So I'm a noob to all this rooting biz, but had done tons of jailbreaks so thought this would be similar. It's not!
I rooted my phone (Samsung Infuse) and was going to flash MIUI on it. It wouldn't work, so I gave up and went to the 'Download Roms' or whatever section in Clockworkmod and thought all of those would work for my phone.. So I tried downloaded Darky rom, and once it downloaded and flashed, the phone is now stuck on
'Galaxy S'
GT-19000
Samsung
When I take the battery out and go to do a reboot or hard reset, it shows the reg samsung logo for a second then glitches to that galaxy s **** and it doesn't work. I can't even get it into recovery mode!
I have a Mac and I don't know what to do. Please help me asap. I just got this phone 3 days ago. And if I can't fix this myself, will my insurance/30-day return still be valid or will this **** up my warrantee?
use this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116251
Is it Mac compatible?
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Is it Mac compatible?
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I believe so. It's what everybody uses when they mess something up. I'm in windows. But a lot of here use mac too. Just try it out. Follow the directions closely, and you'll get you phone back to stock.
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Next time read before you flash anything lol
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Well i'm borrowing my aunts pc real quick to try this.. Have you ever heard of it workin for this particular case?
Also, I don't have the 3 button method on my phone. So how am I supposed to put the phone in download mode?
Yeah your particular case happens tons of times. And like I said, follow the directions exact and you will get your phone back to use.
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jayson94538 said:
Yeah your particular case happens tons of times. And like I said, follow the directions exact and you will get your phone back to use.
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Ok, we'll see.. But if it doesn't work, would I be able to get a new one if I have ensurance? I've also had it less then 30 days
itsjaylin said:
Ok, we'll see.. But if it doesn't work, would I be able to get a new one if I have ensurance? I've also had it less then 30 days
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It WILL work if you do it right. And no because rooting your device or flashing roms voids your warranty.
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Well then I sure hope this works..
It worked! But should it have downloaded these extra tools and added a launcher?
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It worked! But should it have downloaded these extra tools and added a launcher?
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I believe that after it has done its thing, the phone should have rebooted into recovery mode and showing an option to delete all user data or factory reset. If not, try manually going into recovery mode:
1. Turn off phone.
2. Hold down both up and down volume keys and the power key.
3. Let go of the POWER key when you see the samsung logo pop up. (keep holding the volume keys until it boots into recovery)
4. Now go down to where it says delete all user data or maybe it says factory reset. Something along those lines. Let it do its thing and then
5. Reboot system.
After doing so, you will lose root and all of data. Re-root, add the custom recovery. And READ READ READ. The only roms you can flash from recovery mode is gtg's roms. So check out all roms in the development section here. Read the differences and flash away
I'm currently on miui and I'm loving it because it's very customizable. But battery life sucks on it.
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jayson94538 said:
I believe that after it has done its thing, the phone should have rebooted into recovery mode and showing an option to delete all user data or factory reset. If not, try manually going into recovery mode:
1. Turn off phone.
2. Hold down both up and down volume keys and the power key.
3. Let go of the POWER key when you see the samsung logo pop up. (keep holding the volume keys until it boots into recovery)
4. Now go down to where it says delete all user data or maybe it says factory reset. Something along those lines. Let it do its thing and then
5. Reboot system.
After doing so, you will lose root and all of data. Re-root, add the custom recovery. And READ READ READ. The only roms you can flash from recovery mode is gtg's roms. So check out all roms in the development section here. Read the differences and flash away
I'm currently on miui and I'm loving it because it's very customizable. But battery life sucks on it.
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Thank! I fell asleep downloading Odin, just so I could get it back to norm this morning..
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Thank! I fell asleep downloading Odin, just so I could get it back to norm this morning..
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Did you get it to work?
And sorry for the typo above, I meant to say that the only roms you can flash through rom manager is gtg's infused roms.
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Yes I got it
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Its because darkys rom is for i9000 and that is i9000 boot screen your looking at...do not try to flash anything for infuse off of rom manager...use infuse development thread.....you should be able to hold vol u vol down(at the same time) and power for about ten seconds and that will put you back into recovery....then if you are in green cwm go to mounts and storage...mount usb drive....and you can download a rom from our thread and put it on your sd card without having to reboot....wipe everything and flash rom that you downloaded...if you have red cwm...go to apply update zip..choose it...and flash it...now u have green recovery...hope that helped..
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I have been reading threads here and I can't find an answer to my question.
I have an ATT Captivate running ATT 2.2. I ran the super one click app and have superuser available for the apps. I have rom manager free edition but no matter what I try I cannot get it to flash the Clockworkmod Recovery. When I try to flash it I get the message that it's been succesfully downloaded but never get the succesful flash.
I've spent a big part of the day at this and can't figure out why this isn't working. ANY ideas would be appreciated.
TIA, Jeff
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I have been reading threads here and I can't find an answer to my question.
I have an ATT Captivate running ATT 2.2. I ran the super one click app and have superuser available for the apps. I have rom manager free edition but no matter what I try I cannot get it to flash the Clockworkmod Recovery. When I try to flash it I get the message that it's been succesfully downloaded but never get the succesful flash.
I've spent a big part of the day at this and can't figure out why this isn't working. ANY ideas would be appreciated.
TIA, Jeff
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It won't actually be flashed to your device. It creates an update.zip file on your internal sd card. What you have to do to get into clockwork is turn your phone off, hold down vol up+vol down+power until you see the AT&T logo show up on the screen. When you see the logo show up, release power but keep holding the volume keys. This will take you into the regular stock recovery. Once you are there, select the 'reinstall packages' option. The phone should reboot, at which point, hold down the volume keys again to get back into the stock recovery. Once it boots into stock recovery for the second time, select 'reinstall packages' again and it should put you into clockworkmod this time around.
At one time in all my trying I've been thru this as well. When I select reinstall packages I get:
E: Failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Installation aborted
I really want to get away from this ATT 2.2. I waited for the ATT upgrade but since it still won't support bluetooth voice dial I'm going to go this route if I can get it to work.
Jeff
modest_mandroid said:
It won't actually be flashed to your device. It creates an update.zip file on your internal sd card. What you have to do to get into clockwork is turn your phone off, hold down vol up+vol down+power until you see the AT&T logo show up on the screen. When you see the logo show up, release power but keep holding the volume keys. This will take you into the regular stock recovery. Once you are there, select the 'reinstall packages' option. The phone should reboot, at which point, hold down the volume keys again to get back into the stock recovery. Once it boots into stock recovery for the second time, select 'reinstall packages' again and it should put you into clockworkmod this time around.
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Beg to differ. He has 2.2. Signature verification error.
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Recovery 3E. The fix is in the dev forum
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909213
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Oh right, totally forgot about that. It's been forever since I've flashed stock 2.2.
You can either follow the guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909213
Or you can simply flash back to 2.1 using this and do what I said in my original post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=751518
Pirateghost said:
Recovery 3E. The fix is in the dev forum
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+1
I've answered the same question atleast 20 times last week.
Please look around the forum and you'll find your answers!
Thanks Pirate for taking care of this one (with so many more to come )
BWolf56 said:
+1
I've answered the same question atleast 20 times last week.
Please look around the forum and you'll find your answers!
Thanks Pirate for taking care of this one (with so many more to come )
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bets on number of posts this week regarding this same issue?
Good place for this question would be q&a, next time post there or search first.
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Pirateghost said:
bets on number of posts this week regarding this same issue?
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I got $5 on 7, what kind of odds am I looking at?
studacris said:
I got $5 on 7, what kind of odds am I looking at?
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I got her under, what's the spread?
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studacris said:
I got $5 on 7, what kind of odds am I looking at?
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lolol
I say 11!
Wouldnt it just be easier to load a kernal tar file in odin? I know that may noy be recommended for noobs but im willing the help out walking someone through steps,if you havent already figured it out
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brd912 said:
Wouldnt it just be easier to load a kernal tar file in odin? I know that may noy be recommended for noobs but im willing the help out walking someone through steps,if you havent already figured it out
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It is a way to do it but Odin can easely brick a phone if not used right.
It's alot easier to just prompt the command (.bat) from our computer with our phone plugged in debugging mode and let it do its magic. Takes a few seconds and it's done
I Downloaded and installed your rom from HERE using rom manager, And I'm not sure what I did wrong but when I turn on my phone it goes to Phone Logo screen (first screen) then all black with a corrupted blue lines at the bottom about half an inch long. Then, a couple seconds later it goes to a full corrupted screen. then it just does everything repeatedly.
Sorry I can't take screen shots since my phone doesn't work. But any idea of what I might of done wrong?
My phone is already rooted and CwM was already installed. Not sure if the installation process was messed up or not. And I can't get my phone into the CwM recovery to fix this problem.
Dark9 said:
I Downloaded and installed your rom from HERE using rom manager, And I'm not sure what I did wrong
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There are a bunch of threads and a sticky! (2nd topic in the Dev Forum) that state Rom Manager does not work with this phone. That is what you did wrong.
you should have flashed the rom in CWM, but since the damage is done, you will have to get the phone in download mode and use ODIN to flash a new rom and start over again.
Hopefully, you can still get in DL mode by holding both volume buttons at the same time and inserting the USB cable.
use FB's starter pack post for the files you need for ODIN, and don't use Rom Manager anymore!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223765
Or you can use the easier more stable alternative: Heimdall one click
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1422824
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I tried to do the One-Click. But for some reason A caution sign in-between the link connection of the phone and pc..
EDIT: I've Tried pulling everything out battery, sim, sd, usb cord both end. waited a couple mins... then put everything back and tried again..
Dark9 said:
I tried to do the One-Click. But for some reason A caution sign in-between the link connection of the phone and pc..
EDIT: I've Tried pulling everything out battery, sim, sd, usb cord both end. waited a couple mins... then put everything back and tried again..
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That's another download mode screen. The previous screen you described sounds like you didn't have the right boot loaders in place. Check out The KJ6 Heimdall One-Click Collection. Select any of the three of those you want to use, and follow Bhundven's instructions (really easy). All you need to have installed previously is Java.
Let us know how it goes.
Dark9 said:
I tried to do the One-Click. But for some reason A caution sign in-between the link connection of the phone and pc..
EDIT: I've Tried pulling everything out battery, sim, sd, usb cord both end. waited a couple mins... then put everything back and tried again..
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This is another form of download mode. Heimdall should recognize the device and flash it.
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Dark9 said:
I tried to do the One-Click. But for some reason A caution sign in-between the link connection of the phone and pc..
EDIT: I've Tried pulling everything out battery, sim, sd, usb cord both end. waited a couple mins... then put everything back and tried again..
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I think thats like the last resort for our phones. I get it if i mess up during the first attempt to unbrick
Sweet thanks for the help I've got my phone UP and running now. ^^
Dark9 said:
Sweet thanks for the help I've got my phone UP and running now. ^^
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> rom manager
Found the problem
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tehgyb said:
> rom manager
Found the problem
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Lol
That or ignoring the sticky (first threads) in the development section entitled "don't use ROM manager"
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Bassmanjames said:
Lol
That or ignoring the sticky (first threads) in the development section entitled "don't use ROM manager"
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Yeah. Lots of people don't read those. They just want to flash a ROM as quickly as they can. All the noobs should get a popup when they first join xda instead so they DO read it. Lol
-Sent From My Amazing SGS4G-
After the popup they should get quizzed on what they read lol
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erikmm said:
After the popup they should get quizzed on what they read lol
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We need operation iron fist back lol
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The only reason I used Rom manager is cause I was told it was one way to install the roms
I flashed my phone with the Valhalla-BlackEdition-2.3.6
And after I've flashed with it, sometimes my phone freezes suddenly and turns off itself.
Actually, it happens with any other ROMs.
What should I do to fix my phone?
firmware 2.3.6
version t959vuvkj6
What are you doing when it freezes? What kernel are you using?
miss_star said:
I flashed my phone with the Valhalla-BlackEdition-2.3.6
And after I've flashed with it, sometimes my phone freezes suddenly and turns off itself.
Actually, it happens with any other ROMs.
What should I do to fix my phone?
firmware 2.3.6
version t959vuvkj6
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Are you using any overclock?
Please provide us with as much info as possible so we can best help you.
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miss_star said:
I flashed my phone with the Valhalla-BlackEdition-2.3.6
And after I've flashed with it, sometimes my phone freezes suddenly and turns off itself.
Actually, it happens with any other ROMs.
What should I do to fix my phone?
firmware 2.3.6
version t959vuvkj6
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This has been happening to me as well and it started wen i flashed Valhalla. But it only happened wen i restore my data either thru CWM or TB. I think its one of my apps that cause the problem but i can't figure which one. :/
-Sent From My Amazing SGS4G-
When I push the power button to see my wallpaper it just freezes.
All the buttons light up and won't click and I can only see the blank wallpaper (no apps, no clock, nothing) and after about one minute, it comes back to normal.
The kenel is 2.6.35. 7-sms-kj6-v0.1.-rc1+
miss_star said:
When I push the power button to see my wallpaper it just freezes.
All the buttons light up and won't click and I can only see the blank wallpaper (no apps, no clock, nothing) and after about one minute, it comes back to normal.
The kenel is 2.6.35. 7-sms-kj6-v0.1.-rc1+
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Hmm,.are you just pressing the power button, or holding the power button? Can you hold the power button and see the power menu? i remember at one point there was an issue with that..
Are you using any certain lock screen from the tweaks app?
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tehgyb said:
Hmm,.are you just pressing the power button, or holding the power button? Can you hold the power button and see the power menu? i remember at one point there was an issue with that..
Are you using any certain lock screen from the tweaks app?
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it wasnt work either way...
and...I don't use lock screen something...just using minimalistic and widgetsoid ...
I don't understand what happened w my phone..
miss_star said:
it wasnt work either way...
and...I don't use lock screen something...just using minimalistic and widgetsoid ...
I don't understand what happened w my phone..
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and did i understand you correctly when you said it happens regardless of which rom you're using?? (in other words of course)
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Yes. It happens with any other ROMs.
First time when I was flashing the odin, I used kc1.
Do I have to one click method instead of odin?
Then would my phone be finend and also can I use the black market & titanum back up too?
I would backup my sdcard, reboot to recovery and wipe everything. Wipe your sdcard (that you backed up). Pull the battery and oneclick sms kj6.
All the wiping is paranoia, but good to make sure. Pull the battery after the pink t-moble screen starts and flash again with bootloaders. This insures param.lfs is right.
You should be good after that to go flash some sgs4g cwm package. I would suggest something with the newer 5.0.2.7 recovery so backup/restore works.
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My phone is weird!
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Sometimes my phone pee's itself.
Sorry, had to do it.
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bhundven said:
I would backup my sdcard, reboot to recovery and wipe everything. Wipe your sdcard (that you backed up). Pull the battery and oneclick sms kj6.
All the wiping is paranoia, but good to make sure. Pull the battery after the pink t-moble screen starts and flash again with bootloaders. This insures param.lfs is right.
You should be good after that to go flash some sgs4g cwm package. I would suggest something with the newer 5.0.2.7 recovery so backup/restore works.
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thank you so much !! I'll try it today
i have one more question.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421650 which one should I download it?
miss_star said:
thank you so much !! I'll try it today
i have one more question.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421650 which one should I download it?
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None of those, only download roms/software that's for the SGH-T959V, which means whatever is in these forums. If you go into another forum you're just asking to brick your phone.
He was referring to this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380331
FBis251 said:
None of those, only download roms/software that's for the SGH-T959V, which means whatever is in these forums. If you go into another forum you're just asking to brick your phone.
He was referring to this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380331
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Technically, I was referencing: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
For the oneclick.
And yes, after the oneclick, cwm the latest from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380331
bhundven said:
Technically, I was referencing: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
For the oneclick.
And yes, after the oneclick, cwm the latest from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380331
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okay...
after the oneclick, can i use titanium back up and black market . . . ..?? I'm so sorry Im just scared to try new things...
my galaxy s 4g freezes up like you described and i haven't even flashed it yet. started doing it after the official gb update. That's why I'm about to flash. hopefully I can get something working on it.
bhundven said:
Technically, I was referencing: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
For the oneclick.
And yes, after the oneclick, cwm the latest from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380331
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My phone used to freeze too, using what bhundven is recommending, no more freezes
thank you so~~~~~~~~much!!!
it worked !!
Does anyone have any experience with this Manager? It looks like it might be interesting alternative.. perhaps not yet, but.....
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shaggyskunk said:
Does anyone have any experience with this Manager? It looks like it might be interesting alternative.. perhaps not yet, but.....
I have used TWRP. I was on CWM Touch, downloaded and installed the TWRP from google play. Rebooted into recovery, created backups to internal and external, and flashed SkyICS 4.2f6 by Seanz. I followed OP instructions on how to flash. Did not have any problems and it was very easy to use.
Used TWRP and flashed several MODS without any hitch. All I did was reboot into recovery selected the zip files and swipe to install, did not even had to wipe cache or anything. I am not sure if this is the correct way but I was able to flash 8 other MODS doing this.
Here is what don't like:
I wanted to install the same rom but to do a clean wipe since the rom had several updates. I rebooted into recovery to TWRP, did OP flashing instructions which were:
-reboot into team win recovery
-wipe system
-factory data reset
-then go to mounts and choose external sd
-no go back and find the rom by choosing install zip
-swipe to confirm
-then install the radio you downloaded
and when complete reboot phone
-at this point everything will be settling and caching
which may or may not seem laggy.... and yes that white line is normal
its a battery representation mod
-im sure youll be eager to update busybox immediatly but let me tell you no
first open super user app.. find preferences and update user binary
hit it twice giving it root permissions
now .. is when to update busy box through the provided installer
-after you have done this
-power down phone
reboot into recovery and flash the latest update
and email package only
However, I was not able to reboot into recovery. I have a Samsung Skyrocket but was not able to put the phone into recovery mode by pressing and holding the power, volume up, and volume down buttons. The phone kept vibrating but the Samsung screen wont come up. Frustrated, I rebooted the phone, downloaded CWM, updated to Touch and proceeded to flash using CWM with no problems.
At this point i'm hesitant on using TWRP. I am not even sure if ODIN supports it. I'm afraid that if i'm on TWRP and brick my phone, I will not be able to use ODIN.
Good luck and please press thanks if this was useful.
Using SeanZ SKYICS Dragon 4.2F6-2.2A
on Samsung Skyrocket
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RAVEN6 said:
shaggyskunk said:
Does anyone have any experience with this Manager? It looks like it might be interesting alternative.. perhaps not yet, but.....
I have used TWRP. I was on CWM Touch, downloaded and installed the TWRP from google play. Rebooted into recovery, created backups to internal and external, and flashed SkyICS 4.2f6 by Seanz. I followed OP instructions on how to flash. Did not have any problems and it was very easy to use.
Used TWRP and flashed several MODS without any hitch. All I did was reboot into recovery selected the zip files and swipe to install, did not even had to wipe cache or anything. I am not sure if this is the correct way but I was able to flash 8 other MODS doing this.
Here is what don't like:
I wanted to install the same rom but to do a clean wipe since the rom had several updates. I rebooted into recovery to TWRP, did OP flashing instructions which were:
-reboot into team win recovery
-wipe system
-factory data reset
-then go to mounts and choose external sd
-no go back and find the rom by choosing install zip
-swipe to confirm
-then install the radio you downloaded
and when complete reboot phone
-at this point everything will be settling and caching
which may or may not seem laggy.... and yes that white line is normal
its a battery representation mod
-im sure youll be eager to update busybox immediatly but let me tell you no
first open super user app.. find preferences and update user binary
hit it twice giving it root permissions
now .. is when to update busy box through the provided installer
-after you have done this
-power down phone
reboot into recovery and flash the latest update
and email package only
However, I was not able to reboot into recovery. I have a Samsung Skyrocket but was not able to put the phone into recovery mode by pressing and holding the power, volume up, and volume down buttons. The phone kept vibrating but the Samsung screen wont come up. Frustrated, I rebooted the phone, downloaded CWM, updated to Touch and proceeded to flash using CWM with no problems.
At this point i'm hesitant on using TWRP. I am not even sure if ODIN supports it. I'm afraid that if i'm on TWRP and brick my phone, I will not be able to use ODIN.
Good luck and please press thanks if this was useful.
Using SeanZ SKYICS Dragon 4.2F6-2.2A
on Samsung Skyrocket
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That's quite strange... I've been using TWRP 2.2.0 for a while now, and I have no problems. I can boot into Recovery mode with up/down and power with ease, as well as through a ROM.
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Unless you typed it wrong, the problem seems to be you're holding power down along with the volume buttons. I've never had to do that after the phone vibrates telling me its powering up
Power down the phone, then power it back on, then immediately press and hold both volume buttons only. Just a thought.
I've been using twrp for awhile now to flash skyics. Never an issue getting to recovery.
Edit. Odd that cwm works for you but twrp doesn't. Maybe Odin back to stock and do it all over again?
I've flashed using either method. As long as it works, right?
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TWRP rulez
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ConfusingCurve said:
RAVEN6 said:
That's quite strange... I've been using TWRP 2.2.0 for a while now, and I have no problems. I can boot into Recovery mode with up/down and power with ease, as well as through a ROM.
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It is strange. Now that I am back on CWM Touch, I can enter recovery using up/down and power. I'll wait a while before I reinstall TWRP.
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I personly don't like TWRP it still has issues for me as well. I have had to flash more then once cuz it did not take. I went back to touch and it flashes every time on the first shot. It looks cool but still needs work.
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User error
Twrp works fine.
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Does anyone have any experience with this Manager? It looks like it might be interesting alternative.. perhaps not yet, but.....
I have used TWRP. I was on CWM Touch, downloaded and installed the TWRP from google play. Rebooted into recovery, created backups to internal and external, and flashed SkyICS 4.2f6 by Seanz. I followed OP instructions on how to flash. Did not have any problems and it was very easy to use.
Used TWRP and flashed several MODS without any hitch. All I did was reboot into recovery selected the zip files and swipe to install, did not even had to wipe cache or anything. I am not sure if this is the correct way but I was able to flash 8 other MODS doing this.
Here is what don't like:
I wanted to install the same rom but to do a clean wipe since the rom had several updates. I rebooted into recovery to TWRP, did OP flashing instructions which were:
-reboot into team win recovery
-wipe system
-factory data reset
-then go to mounts and choose external sd
-no go back and find the rom by choosing install zip
-swipe to confirm
-then install the radio you downloaded
and when complete reboot phone
-at this point everything will be settling and caching
which may or may not seem laggy.... and yes that white line is normal
its a battery representation mod
-im sure youll be eager to update busybox immediatly but let me tell you no
first open super user app.. find preferences and update user binary
hit it twice giving it root permissions
now .. is when to update busy box through the provided installer
-after you have done this
-power down phone
reboot into recovery and flash the latest update
and email package only
However, I was not able to reboot into recovery. I have a Samsung Skyrocket but was not able to put the phone into recovery mode by pressing and holding the power, volume up, and volume down buttons. The phone kept vibrating but the Samsung screen wont come up. Frustrated, I rebooted the phone, downloaded CWM, updated to Touch and proceeded to flash using CWM with no problems.
At this point i'm hesitant on using TWRP. I am not even sure if ODIN supports it. I'm afraid that if i'm on TWRP and brick my phone, I will not be able to use ODIN.
Good luck and please press thanks if this was useful.
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If you install goo manager and install the recovery script from the haptick bottom left button, the easiest way to start from recovery is from goo manager or from from manager without the annoying recovery start with the power and volume up + down. Twrp is the smoothest way of flashing , back up and recovery.
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TWRP 2.2 is awesome. Very easy to use and full of features. I have used it to install several updates of SKY ICS 4.2F and CM9 nightlies for my Skyrocket with out a hitch. I prefer it to my older recovery (Clockworkmod Touch Recovery v5.8.1.3 )
For users that can't get into recovery from a complete power down, it would appear that you have a bad TWRP install and/or you are not using the proper key combinations. I suggest the following:
How to Install TWRP via GooManager?
1. Install the GooManager app from Market (Play Store) or install from SD card.
2. Open GooManager
3. Tap menu and hit Install OpenRecoveryScript
4. Tap Yes
5. Verify that the filename displays your device's code name and hit Yes
6. The file will download and your device will install the recovery automatically.
How to boot into recovery only?
1. Unplug USB
2. Take the battery out and place it back.
3. Hold both Vol up + Vol down buttons, press the Power button
4. Release the Power button after one beep.
Another vote for TWRP. First discovered via Rev. Kyle on my HP Touchpad.
Install using GooManager and does everything I want it to do.
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mindmajick said:
User error
Twrp works fine.
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I don't think so.. it's not difficult to use it just doesn't always work. I really liked having a file manager on board though.
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Its worked for me on every rom every time. Used it to flash everything under the sun.
User error.
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mr_magoo said:
I personly don't like TWRP it still has issues for me as well. I have had to flash more then once cuz it did not take. I went back to touch and it flashes every time on the first shot. It looks cool but still needs work.
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User error I've flashed a ton of ROMs 100% of the time it works all of the time
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User error I've flashed a ton of ROMs 100% of the time it works all of the time
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User error is not it several people have had issues with twrp. If so then explain to me what I did wrong? I wipe everything and install just like I do with touch. It never fails with touch but has at least twice with twrp. Maybe it doesn't like my phone ... But don't be trying to say I'm doing something wrong I been flashing for a long time..
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you could of had the infamous "sticky power button" , seems more than one user is having this prob and blame it on the recovery, cwm or twrp, or a bad flash.
if you get the vibration, but does not enter in recovery or dl mode, or bootloops, could be sticky power button.
mr_magoo said:
U r a putz. User error is not it several people have had issues with twrp. If so then explain to me what I did wrong? I wipe everything and install just like I do with touch. It never fails with touch but has at least twice with twrp. Maybe it doesn't like my phone ... But don't be trying to say I'm doing something wrong I been flashing for a long time..
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Maybe you aren't waiting long enough for the install to settle.
Hes not being "a putz".. just because other people have the same problem doesnt mean its not user error or misinformation. I mean, come on.. i read these threads religiously and have given up correcting all the misinfo that gets shared as fact.
Don't take it personally.. I've been flashing a long time too. AND I've committed user errors. No one is immune. Impatience is usually the biggest err. You know why i don't help people as much as i used to? Its the insulting posts and threats that come with telling someone the right way to fix something.
Edit: "user error" is not an insult. But please refrain from calling people names. THAT is insulting.
Edit2: have you ever read the skyics threads? Plenty of errors are reproduced there.. and usually its "user err". Gets confusing for the devs.
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Works perfectly for me since I flashed it a few weeks ago
mindmajick said:
Maybe you aren't waiting long enough for the install to settle.
Hes not being "a putz".. just because other people have the same problem doesnt mean its not user error or misinformation. I mean, come on.. i read these threads religiously and have given up correcting all the misinfo that gets shared as fact.
Don't take it personally.. I've been flashing a long time too. AND I've committed user errors. No one is immune. Impatience is usually the biggest err. You know why i don't help people as much as i used to? Its the insulting posts and threats that come with telling someone the right way to fix something.
Edit: "user error" is not an insult. But please refrain from calling people names. THAT is insulting.
Edit2: have you ever read the skyics threads? Plenty of errors are reproduced there.. and usually its "user err". Gets confusing for the devs.
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Very well. I'm sorry if I offended you. I got a little defensive. It still wasn't user error with twrp though.
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Wow! You are ok. Really. Sorry for the rant too.. I've just run into quite a few unstable folks around here.
I truly respect and appreciate the apology.. thank you is all i can say.
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Just picked up my G3, rooted and unlocked bootloader as soon as i got home. Downloaded one of the jelly bean roms and cwm, did a backup then flashed the rom. Everything looked fine but the screen went dark after the boot animation then nothing. Wont power up or reset using the power home volume combo. What the heck do i do now, thanks for any help.
Might be a stupid question, but have you pulled the battery?
Be more specific.
VZW GALAXY S 3 4G LTE
Do YOUR homework first
How about reading all the threads about unbricking. It certainly seems you did not read all the threads about rooting the phone. Do that too.
Finally, and I know this is not that helpful. Don't screw with a new phone. Use it at least for a month to make sure there are no problems with it.
That being said, there is plenty of information about how to handle your problem here in xda. Read all that and try what has already been posted before asking people to solve your self inflicted problem.
BTW when you do ask for help specify exactly what you did, with what script. I.E. don't ask someone to solve your problem without you taking the time to be very specific about how you got there.
pull the battery and go into recovery or odin and fix it.
Dead battery?
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With that being said I have been rooting phones for years, never had an issue when I couldn't get the phone to at least go into recovery. The phone is dead. Battery was fully charged and I have done a battery pull. It is a Verizon G3. I have read the unbrick articles but none explain if the phone will not boot into recovery. If someone could could just point me in the correct direction I would greatly appreciate it.
How did you actually do the flash? Odin? Some other way? As noted, more details are needed.
I flashed the new rom using Rom manager, went in to revovery and flashed it
jmill75 said:
I flashed the new rom using Rom manager, went in to revovery and flashed it
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I don't believe rom manager is supported for our phone yet. U need to flash straight from recovery. That said I'm sorry I'm not sure where u go from here.
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If you can't get into either recovery , or download mode you maybe SOL. However I would take this to IRC and see if someone can help on there. #verizons3 channel.
If the phone is under warranty, one other alternate solution is to take it into a VZW store and say it won't start. Of course I'd only go that route if I couldn't get it going any other way. On the plus side, your could at least confirm that battery didn't die on you.
Looks like you forgot to flash the insecure bootloader, buddy.
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Rom manager is supported I flashed clockwork there And the 3 cm nightlies
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Keep this discussion to technical solutions only, please. Leave gray area ethics out of it.
JMink said:
I don't believe rom manager is supported for our phone yet. U need to flash straight from recovery. That said I'm sorry I'm not sure where u go from here.
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Completely incorrect.
mikeew83 said:
Rom manager is supported I flashed clockwork there And the 3 cm nightlies
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Me too, been doing it since 6.0.1.2
abissel22 said:
Looks like you forgot to flash the insecure bootloader, buddy.
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I'm gonna go with this one (possibly). Did you unlock the phone? Sorry, did you say it won't boot into anything? Download/Odin mode? Recovery? Anything at all when you do the vol up/down, home key, and power button?
Idk if this would help but I'd order a downloader jig off ebay for a couple dollars and use that to see if it'll boot to recovery
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Me too
I went to turn on my Verizon SGS3 on this morning and nothing happened. I have not even rooted it yet. It was charged when I turned it off 5 minutes before that and even did a battery swap. Phone is completely dead. Will not turn on. I have had it since it first came out, so I called Verizon and they are over-nighting me a "like-new" one. I hope I don't hear more of these stories.
jmill75 said:
Just picked up my G3, rooted and unlocked bootloader as soon as i got home. Downloaded one of the jelly bean roms and cwm, did a backup then flashed the rom. Everything looked fine but the screen went dark after the boot animation then nothing. Wont power up or reset using the power home volume combo. What the heck do i do now, thanks for any help.
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I had a similar issue. If you do the volume/home/power combo (try both volume buttons separately, i forgot which one worked) and hold them through the initial Samsung logo it should put you into download mode, where you can Odin back to stock. I used PureMotive's Unbrick method in the Dev section (I think) and it took all of 20 min. Just make sure to follow the directions carefully.
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Is there a difference is button sequence between recovery and download mode? (I thought it was the same thing)
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