I know it is possible I read it in some where in the Fascinate forum. I am curious has anyone else has tried it and been successful. I have tried Odin and flashing CWM Roms. I will keep a list of Roms that possibly could work and how. If you try this there is possibility of soft bricking your phone.
Fascinate Roms Tried
Geewiz 1.2 Rom/Kernal Failed-Odin
PowerWashed v2.0 Beta3 Failed-Odin
Mesmerized Roms Tried
One more Reserved For later.
This thread could very well be named "How to brick your Charge". Somewhere in the Q&A forum here is a thread where someone hard bricked their Charge by using the PIT file and radios from the Fascinate. Just because these phones are similar, doesn't mean the software is the same.
When I was doing Blackberry stuff you could do .cods but never the radio file if I remember but never bricked if tried.
Clarkkent434 said:
I know it is possible I read it in some where in the Fascinate forum. I am curious has anyone else has tried it and been successful. I have tried Odin and flashing CWM Roms. I will keep a list of Roms that possibly could work and how. If you try this there is possibility of soft bricking your phone.
Fascinate Roms Tried
Geewiz 1.2 Rom/Kernal Failed-Odin
PowerWashed v2.0 Beta3 Failed-Odin
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If you know it is possible and read it in the Fascinate forums, then provide the link to the thread where this is verified. In the meantime, please, please, please no one else try flashing Fascinate or Mesmerize ROMs, radios, or kernels on your Charge. Leave that to the OP since he knows it will work. Shrike1978 is right, this thread could easily be titled "how to brick your Charge" or possibly "how I created a $500 paperweight"
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If you know it is possible and read it in the Fascinate forums, then provide the link to the thread where this is verified. In the meantime, please, please, please no one else try flashing Fascinate or Mesmerize ROMs, radios, or kernels on your Charge. Leave that to the OP since he knows it will work. Shrike1978 is right, this thread could easily be titled "how to brick your Charge" or possibly "how I created a $500 paperweight"
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Sent from my SCH-I510 using XDA App
I think it'll work with every ROM if you flash the Fassy PIT. /troll
Sent from my Droid Charge running Infinity Beta
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Just wondering, as it's been done on a few other SGS models.
Anyone have any success doing this?
There is already a thread about this, same problems apply.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734871
designgears said:
There is already a thread about this, same problems apply.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734871
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Actually there are not any problems as of yet. If read the entire thread and follow the directions a few of us posted towards the end.
Darth, I too am wondering the same thing. Secondly Why could we not load I-9000 clockwork recovery to our flashed Captivates and install a Modaco Rom, then after flashing, put the Captivate Kernel back in. Wondering what that would do......
Moved to General.
This isn't my first android device, and I have rooted once before using my laptop
with major anxiety.
I have since rooted with z4root and have modified my phones using the push button this or that.
I see flashing with Odin or Heimdall, and its all Geek to me
I would love to us this kernel [ROOT] [KERNEL] [RECOVERY] - Root / Voodoo Lagfix / CWM Recovery.
But I am soooooooo at a loss, it sounds reall bad a$$. Can someone just a
simple stupid walk through so I could give this a try. I really don't want to wait for z4root and what ever else might come down the pipe. I wanna make this phone scream.
Also if u can answer, if thew were to come up with an overclock kernel, how hard would it be to replace the one I have flashed to.
I'm sure others who are faint of heart would appreciate such a wak trhough as well.
Thanks in advance
If you're not a n00b, you should know to keep non-development threads out of the development forum.
Just follow the directions here, but instead of using "stockrootedED1", use jt's tar files (there are two, one for the kernel and one for recovery), one at a time.
s44 said:
If you're not a n00b, you should know to keep non-development threads out of the development forum.
Just follow the directions here, but instead of using "stockrootedED1", use jt's tar files (there are two, one for the kernel and one for recovery), one at a time.
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Thanks; I apologize............
Very desperate is all sure others will appreciate.
... no likey TouchWiz. AT. ALL.
So, I have a few questions:
1) I am currently on Firmware Version 2.2.1. Is this the "ED1" or "ED2" that I see listed in various postings?
2) I want to root - Real bad. I need to restore my apps & settings from my old Droid using MyBackupRoot. But, I also want to be able to unroot, if necessary - in case I need to return the phone. Can I root/unroot easily at this time?
Thanks!
¿GotJazz?
Be prepared, guys are gonna blow you up for asking this question!
You can root and you will need more info on what version you have ED1/ED2.
LOL @ 2.2.1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe you can read the forums or do a search.
Hey psalm462. how you doing? get your Droid Charge yet?
I *did* do a search before posting. Do you know how many posts (useful or otherwise) there are out there on this topic?
I saw earlier, my in my Settings >> About phone >> Build Number is SCH-i510.ED2 I'm assuming that means I'm on "ED2".
Regarding the rooting, I found this thread: HERE. This is for phones already on ED2.
Regarding the unrooting, I found this thread: HERE. You downgrade to stock ED1, and then take the OTA update to ED2.
GotJazz- Check out the development forums for the Charge. There are many threads regarding rooting/un-rooting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1161
vc66 - Thanks!
vc66 said:
GotJazz- Check out the development forums for the Charge. There are many threads regarding rooting/un-rooting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1161
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Am I missing something here? The link above points to the Infuse 4G forum. I was not aware that the platforms were the same. If that is the case, then we have a working CWM mod ported from the captivate and a whole host of other roms to try.
If not, then somebody just borked a phone.
As of right now, the roms for your S3 are not meant to be used on other S3 variants. Bricks might happens or a soft one might happen. Before flashing a Rom make sure you are in the right development section an you read the entire op, twice. Until other devs or experienced users find a way to make them cross compatible, please refrain from using other carriers S3 roms.
thanks for the warning for the less experienced users, here's to making a rom kitchen to move roms between devices
I am working on this so that all roms will work on all carriers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735482
incubus26jc said:
I am working on this so that all roms will work on all carriers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735482
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Such greatness!
I appreciate the warning. I came close to flashing another ROM. Kind of we had our own forum not a subforum.
I would also like to add, do not use ES Note Editor (part of ES File Explorer) to edit build.prop. I made one tiny change and rebooted and the phone wouldn't go past the boot logo. The fix was easy enough, but I wish I took the time to edit it properly.
Are the root methods carrier specific? Sorry for the noob question. So I'd be able to root using a Heimdall method for the i9300 - I'm on a Mac.
xjedi said:
Are the root methods carrier specific? Sorry for the noob question. So I'd be able to root using a Heimdall method for the i9300 - I'm on a Mac.
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Yes, methods are carrier specific, don't use the i9300 methods. As far as I'm aware, Heimdall doesn't work. If you know how to use adb then you can try this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29175988&postcount=1
Otherwise you'll have to use bootcamp or some other method to get to windows.
s197 said:
Yes, methods are carrier specific, don't use the i9300 methods. As far as I'm aware, Heimdall doesn't work. If you know how to use adb then you can try this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29175988&postcount=1
Otherwise you'll have to use bootcamp or some other method to get to windows.
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Thanks. Yeah, it looks like Heimdall only works for i9300 not the VZW version. I'll probably just wait til I can borrow a PC laptop or someone comes up with a VZW Mac rooting method that's proven to work.
And while in the subject of being on the right development section...
Archangel, what's the difference between "Verizon S3 and android development" and "Verizon S3 ORIGINAL Android development"?
... I read the first one most of the time but why 2 sections?
The Archangel said:
As of right now, the roms for your S3 are not meant to be used on other S3 variants. Bricks might happens or a soft one might happen. Before flashing a Rom make sure you are in the right development section an you read the entire op, twice. Until other devs or experienced users find a way to make them cross compatible, please refrain from using other carriers S3 roms.
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aqhilles said:
And while in the subject of being on the right development section...
Archangel, what's the difference between "Verizon S3 and android development" and "Verizon S3 ORIGINAL Android development"?
... I read the first one most of the time but why 2 sections?
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Read my sticky in original development. XDA is trying to separate users that unzip a rom, toss in a few apps, then release it. Original development is for source built roms, cutting edge features(sense on Samsung S3, custom done ui. Etc) so users who want the best possible roms ASAP, without wasting time. It also helps shed light on those original roms
ok i bricked my phone.
how can i undo it. nothing happens. tried following links nothing.
help thank you.
Possibly the worst first post ever. We should have a "best of" list somewhere on this site. Kinda like Craigslist does.
@OP With the amount of info you provided I can tell you nothing.
LOL...
Hi TX
how did you brick your phone?
Did you odin it a Vibrant ROM instead of SGS 4G?
We really need more info.
See if you can get into download mode (yellow triangle) by pressing both volume keys as you plug phone to computer (you will need to install Samsung drivers first)
sent from me
Is your phone really a GALAXY S 4G or do you have an EPIC 4G like the other guy or an GALAXY S, or any of the other models that people think are this phone and then flash the wrong stuff to it.
together orienh
Its a Samsung Galaxy 4g by tmobile. i flashed the vibrant stuff on there which when i download the tom it did not say it was for vibrant,.
I used Odin to do it with.
i been trying to get it into down load mode since i done bricked it. looks like i might end up buying one of those usb jig to force it.
I ave flashed phone in the past but mostly blackberry's to different carriers.
so as a noob i F**cked up on my personal phone which i have a back up which is not a big deal. all i wanted to do was upgrade from fryo to ice-cream or something better.
Sucks that as of now not given the opertunity to up date software.
thanks
itzik2sh said:
LOL...
Hi TX
how did you brick your phone?
Did you odin it a Vibrant ROM instead of SGS 4G?
We really need more info.
See if you can get into download mode (yellow triangle) by pressing both volume keys as you plug phone to computer (you will need to install Samsung drivers first)
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I'm curious, Gingerbread wasn't available as an OTA flash from T-Mobile?
Posted from my SGS4G, thanks to Team Acid development
jeffsf said:
I'm curious, Gingerbread wasn't available as an OTA flash from T-Mobile?
Posted from my SGS4G, thanks to Team Acid development
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Nope had to install via mini kies.
jeffsf said:
I'm curious, Gingerbread wasn't available as an OTA flash from T-Mobile?
Posted from my SGS4G, thanks to Team Acid development
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It sucks since Upgrades have came and gone T-mobile has not done **** to improve the software for the user.
What are you running on your SGS4G?
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What are you running on your SGS4G?
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"What time is it?"
I typically run something close to Team Acid's CM9. Recently it has been with Hefe Kernel of Darkness, the auto-brightness mods, and I build with TWRP (since I have come to prefer it over Clockwork recovery). I like AOKP for some of its features as well, and find the two perform similarly for me.
Right now I'm running CM9 mainly because of the work on the Aries kernel I'm doing. Team Acid needs to get it running on one ROM solidly before seeing if there are ROM-related things that also need to be resolved.
jeffsf said:
"What time is it?"
I typically run something close to Team Acid's CM9. Recently it has been with Hefe Kernel of Darkness, the auto-brightness mods, and I build with TWRP (since I have come to prefer it over Clockwork recovery). I like AOKP for some of its features as well, and find the two perform similarly for me.
Right now I'm running CM9 mainly because of the work on the Aries kernel I'm doing. Team Acid needs to get it running on one ROM solidly before seeing if there are ROM-related things that also need to be resolved.
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I finaly got my phone into download mode but still cant find rom to load with odiem.
help
i tried one link took me to imesh which i don't want
http://www.sammobile.com/
ok a link yeah not really helpful.
next
Fixed thanks to this thread .http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32620924&posted=1#post32620924
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ok a link yeah not really helpful.
next
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WOW REALLY? That "unhelpful" link is Samsungs stock firmware repository. Click link, Register, click firmware, search device number, DL firmware for ODIN. How does it feel having your hand held like a little kid?
you know, it snot-nosed stuck-up kids like you that make us not want to help people. first, you post this thread with absolutely no helpful information on what you did to your phone. second, it's obvious you didn't search before you posted, otherwise you wouldn't have posted this thread. third, when people were being helpful and i mean very helpful (most would just point and laugh or flame at you for posting this thread), you don't even thank them. and finally after someone basically held your hand and gave you probably the most helpful link in regards to which rom to flash with odin, you go and disrespect him. but i can also see that maybe there is a little sense in your head cause you actually did use the search feature of this forum and found something helpful also. but that's only "one thing positive for you. hopefully you will learn something from this though. and now i'm going to quote something from someone you may know...
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...and i mean that in the same way you meant it, with no respect, since you have shown none to those who tried to help.
oh yea, and out of respect, your posts here have been reported.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/2675-heimdall-advanced-how-to-debrick-hard-bricks-with-no-jtag/
Good evening everyone,
Ok i wanted to clear something up for one.
I did research out my wazoo before posting this.
i posted plain and simple what my phone was doing.
Did not think you had say hey i have a zebra phone. My phone got bricked. yes my fault. i did more research found nothing that's why i posted the basic info thinking someone would say try this.
Ok for the ones who tried to help me thanks but i have gotten one rude person who replied originally. after i posted.
to the guy who posted the link for sammobile now all you did was posted a link thanks but on your side you could have told me register first to get what i need. but you did not so when i went to that link it looked like a place for viriusis, my Virus scanner went off so i posted what i posted, after i seen your post after i post i did what you said and ok some reason all was good. now before anyone replied back, i still did me research and found someone with something helpful not using Odin the link i posted and i said thanks to that person on there thread. I have never flashed an android phone before. i have done blackberries from carrier to carrier sprint to cricket.
For those who were helpful and not rude to me Thank you.
And report me go ahead fine. i am just now getting home from work to reply back to this and say thanks for who have helped.
Have a great day.
That is all.
I don't see anything in this thread worthy of reporting.....what's so horrible here?
What I see is some reading to deeply into things....but nothing said or done againsts any xda rules....other than some non vulgar name calling which was actually done by someone who is doing the reporting.
Sorry but this is sad.
Way to treat a new Guy!.....
@OP
The guy who posted the link for Sammobile is the same guy who "rudely" replied to you. That guy is me. If you think that reply was rude so be it. You provided ZERO useful info. Still haven't. I'm glad you got your phone back up and running. Please stay on stock until you decide to take the time and learn a few things.
OK first off, you need a new virus scanner. That website literally how we got gingerbread on this phone until it was official October last year.
Or you have a bad site open in another tab.
You should have at least looked around the website.
2. One of the first stickies in the general section is the DON'T FLASH ANY VIBRANT ROM thread. It is NOT the same phone.
3. This phone is called the SGH- T959V for future reference.
4. Next time you post, don't blame the guy that helps you.
@hechoen. Just for reference. The website only has leaked firmware up to KI1. You have to go to sampro.pl for KJ6. (It is in polish, and you need an account.(use google chrome for a translator))