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Kaoscinate on mesmerize

I don't know if anyone has tried this but I've been running kasoinate on my mesmerize since his v0 release. If you want to try it make sure you were already on a voodoo kernal. Download kaos's kernal and Tom from the fascinate forum. Boot into cwm and wipe,than run the rom zip first than the kernal zip. Make sure you install gapps also. Reboot and you should be in froyo heaven.
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This works but do it at your own risk. Im working on a mesmerize build so if you can wait a few hours I may have something up for you all that is a little safer.
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Awesome I can't wait to try it. Its not that dangerous if your comfortable with cwm and you can always revert back to your mesmerize voodoo kernal and nandroid backup. And of course we have Odin. But I can't wait to try your rom..keep up the great work!!
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Are you referring to the [ALPHA] rom located in the Fascinate forum?
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palisoulja1 said:
Awesome I can't wait to try it. Its not that dangerous if your comfortable with cwm and you can always revert back to your mesmerize voodoo kernal and nandroid backup. And of course we have Odin. But I can't wait to try your rom..keep up the great work!!
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There have been issues even with people on the fascinate getting boot-loops after messing with that ROM. It's only a soft brick, but, you must remember, there are a lot of people who would piss their pants at the sight of a frozen Samsung logo.. We don't really want to encourage flashing things labeled for another device onto a different device. If the other ROM say had a Verizon radio in it.. well, it wouldn't turn out well. In this case, that is not a problem, but that's not always the case.

If Koasinate works, what about jt's stableish froyo build he released a couple of weeks ago?
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Any aosp rom for the fascinate should work, they just need to be compiled using files pulled from a mesmerize.
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where can i find TOM and what is it? lol

Lol I don't think you'll find Tom, he's extremely elusive!
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now how do I go back lol?
I have a nandroid backup but it didn't work

Boot into CWM, wipe your device, install the vodoo kernal for your mesmerize than install your nandroid back up by goint to backup and restore and hitting restore and picking the most recent nandroid backup. In my case if I wasnt able to wipe or install I would have to do a battery pull and boot into CWM once or twice. Hope that helps.

palisoulja1 said:
Boot into CWM, wipe your device, install the vodoo kernal for your mesmerize than install your nandroid back up by goint to backup and restore and hitting restore and picking the most recent nandroid backup. In my case if I wasnt able to wipe or install I would have to do a battery pull and boot into CWM once or twice. Hope that helps.
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go through the whole voodoo install process again or just go into cwm and install voodoo again?

go into cwm and install vodoo again than do a nandroid restore, if you try to stay on kasocinates kernal youll get an md5 mismatch when trying to do a nandroid restore

palisoulja1 said:
go into cwm and install vodoo again than do a nandroid backup, if you try to stay on kasocinates kernal youll get an md5 mismatch when trying to do a nandroid restore
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it just freezes at samsung now

after you do the vodoo kernal install the nandroid backup in cwm, this should go through the whole process of restoring your nandroid backup and than reboot through CWM and it should get you past the samsung screen.

palisoulja1 said:
after you do the vodoo kernal install the nandroid backup in cwm, this should go through the whole process of restoring your nandroid backup and than reboot through CWM and it should get you past the samsung screen.
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I did a complete wipe then install zip from sdcard select 1221 test voodoo then blue letters come up then samsung comes up and phone freezes.

Ok now do the nandroid restore.
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palisoulja1 said:
Ok now do the nandroid restore.
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i have to pull the battery again to get back into recovery. is that right? thanks for your help im freakin

says mismatch
also it says cant mount no such file or directory, when I try to wipe

try pulling the battery and redoing the wipe again....if this is not working for you I suggest just resetting your phone back to stock with odin, the instructions are in this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881064 dont freak out too much, your phone is still recoverable. just read everything in the link and you should be back to stock in a matter of 10 minutes. hope this helps

[Q] Best way to downgrade from GB V2.0.2 to Infused V1.5.3?

I am on GTG's GB ROM V2.0.2 but want to go back to Froyo v1.5.3 as i am seeing some issues like phone freezing way too often. I had backed up V1.5.3 using ROM MANAGER. Can i just go to CWM and install v1.5.3 backup? OR do I need to go to stock ROM 1st? Any help is appreciated! Dont want to brick my infuse

For whatever reason my back ups did not work (i think it is a number of variables like pit this vs pit that and green vs red clockwork but didnt spend much time on it)
sooo.....i did the 1click back to stock.. Super 1click root basically staryed over...reinstalled recovery and then flashed my backup.
I am still playing with the whole "why cant i just restore a back up" but dont have much time this week to mess with that this week
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sasa111 said:
I am on GTG's GB ROM V2.0.2 but want to go back to Froyo v1.5.3 as i am seeing some issues like phone freezing way too often. I had backed up V1.5.3 using ROM MANAGER. Can i just go to CWM and install v1.5.3 backup? OR do I need to go to stock ROM 1st? Any help is appreciated! Dont want to brick my infuse
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The easiest way to backup using titanium backup, and then flash 1.5.3 using CWM and then factory reset using CWM. I have done this many times, and am willing to help you if you need.
THIS WILL DELETE YOUR DATA.

Loglud said:
The easiest way to backup using titanium backup, and then flash 1.5.3 using CWM and then factory reset using CWM. I have done this many times, and am willing to help you if you need.
THIS WILL DELETE YOUR DATA.
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Just went back to Odin - Stock ( Root+3e), then installed V1.5.3, nothing was deleted from SD card... just the apps
Will now only upgrade to GB once ATT releases GB, had too many issues with Roger GB!

Loglud said:
The easiest way to backup using titanium backup, and then flash 1.5.3 using CWM and then factory reset using CWM. I have done this many times, and am willing to help you if you need.
THIS WILL DELETE YOUR DATA.
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For some reason every time i try this it results in boot loops...
You have gone from gtgs gb build back to froyo many times?
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You cannot restore a froyo backup from a gingerbread cwm recovery. You need to go to stock first using gtg's unbrick. Then I suggest after the first boot to do a factory reset from the settings within the phone not cwm. Then root and flash a froyo kernel using sgs kernel flasher from the market.
After that you can restore a backup with no problems.
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kkernaghan7 said:
You cannot restore a froyo backup from a gingerbread cwm recovery. You need to go to stock first using gtg's unbrick. Then I suggest after the first boot to do a factory reset from the settings within the phone not cwm. Then root and flash a froyo kernel using sgs kernel flasher from the market.
After that you can restore a backup with no problems.
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That's exactly what I said above...but loglud is either misreading what the op is trying to do... or claims to be doing so from cwm...

Just realized tonight that if you use this file in this thread...you go back to ROOTED stock, with modded 3e recovery...takes a few steps out if you are just trying to get back to rooted stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092021
and use this file name he attached at the end of the post
UCKD5 Stock + Root + 3e Modded Recovery

00mred00 said:
That's exactly what I said above...but loglud is either misreading what the op is trying to do... or claims to be doing so from cwm...
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That's right.. need to go stock.. this is what i did
-> From GTG's GB V2.0.2, went to stock ( root+3e recovery) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092021
-> Then install V1.5.3 froyo in CWM. Wipe data/factory reset for safe side. Just the Apps get deleted.. Data on Internal SD is not wiped.

Loglud said:
The easiest way to backup using titanium backup, and then flash 1.5.3 using CWM and then factory reset using CWM. I have done this many times, and am willing to help you if you need.
THIS WILL DELETE YOUR DATA.
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I can confirm that this method works, I just did it......just follow gtg's instructions for performing a full installation if already running a custom rom.....be sure to do your backup first!

gotsand? said:
I can confirm that this method works, I just did it......just follow gtg's instructions for performing a full installation if already running a custom rom.....be sure to do your backup first!
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trying it now...I think the factory reset is the step I was missing
edit: indeed..that is the step I was missing
Thanks guys!
1. Back up current GB rom
2. Flash Froyo ROM
3. Factory Reset via CWM
4. Boot
5. Let system settle
6. Reboot into recovery
7. restore back up of said froyo rom
worked like a charm

Phone reset after CWM backup

Strange problem on my wife's Charge. I just got her rooted, onto GB EP1W, and put her on TeamSBrissenMod's ROM, which I have been happily running for days.
After flashing last night, I let her spend this morning restoring her apps, wallpapers, themes, etc. She likes pink, lol. Well, after all of that, when she was done and satisfied, I showed her how to access CWM and create a backup. She did it, but when she rebooted, the phone has reset itself back to the point where it would look like the ROM was just freshly installed. No apps, no nothing, right back down to the default ROM wallpaper.
I tried to go back and restore the backup she just created, but its just the same thing, vanilla, freshly installed ROM. Im at a loss, never seen this happen before, and she certainly didn't make a mistake and reset anything as she backed up.
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And no i didnt flash some odd CWM from ROM Manager or anything strange. Used the (imnuts?) fixed recovery dated 8/17
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unfortunately this is a known issue that CWM wipes data on first boot into it after installing the rom... same issue that was happening with earlier Gummy GB versions
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This is a known issue with the Infinity ROM. Specifically, it is with the kernel that ships with the ext4 version of the ROM. imoseyon's kernel does not have this issue, and it is fully compatible with the ROM.

Ok two answers, and I appreciate both, but which is it? An issue with the kernel, or this version of CWM? If its CWM, that makes me not want to boot into CWM ever..how do i resolve/get around it? I was intending on doing my own backup today as a matter of fact. Now, not so sure lol. I'll go back to the ROM thread too to see who has had the issue previously.
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Well the answer seems to be to avoid CWM while on Infinity. Guys have tried every CWM version there is and data wipes on each one.
Is there expected "official" support from Clockworkmod on it's way for the Charge?
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richm052569 said:
Well the answer seems to be to avoid CWM while on Infinity. Guys have tried every CWM version there is and data wipes on each one.
Is there expected "official" support from Clockworkmod on it's way for the Charge?
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The wipe has *nothing* to do with CWM. It has everything to do with the kernel. imnuts has said this. imoseyon's kernel does not cause wipes on any version of CWM. This is 100% verified.
Here's the link if you want it: http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php...n-kernel-(stock-repacked-v2.3.2voodoo-9-28-11)

shrike1978 said:
The wipe has *nothing* to do with CWM. It has everything to do with the kernel. imnuts has said this. imoseyon's kernel does not cause wipes on any version of CWM. This is 100% verified.
Here's the link if you want it: http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php...n-kernel-(stock-repacked-v2.3.2voodoo-9-28-11)
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also (for myself anyway) it is only wiping data on the first boot into CWM... I flashed the Infinity rom, discovered it wasn't rooted so I booted into CWM and flashed superuser then booted up and was wiped but rooted, after that I've had no wipes

anoninja118 said:
also (for myself anyway) it is only wiping data on the first boot into CWM... I flashed the Infinity rom, discovered it wasn't rooted so I booted into CWM and flashed superuser then booted up and was wiped but rooted, after that I've had no wipes
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I will second what shrike is saying. I have also started using imoseyon's kernel and have had no problems going into CWM for any installs since using them.
The reason your data is getting wiped only on the first time is because two of the EXT4 partitions (I think they're Cache and Data) get reformatted back to RFS by the kernel (after you reboot). This is what wipes your phone. The second time you go into CWM and reboot, those partitions are already RFS, so the kernel doesn't have to reformat them, and your data stays.

Unable to Restore CWM backups?

I can't restore my CWM backups. I get an error saying unable to mount system.
I'm not using ROM Manager and I even tried reinstalling the same ROM that I made the backup from and then restoring the backup, but it still doesn't work. I'm using Octane 2.x with DrHonk's KJ1 Kernel and my CWM version is 3.0.2.8x
I've seen several posts on this issue, but haven't seen a clear answer. Some people say it doesn't work and others have said it does. If anyone can provide some help, I'd appreciate it. I like to try out different ROMS and with other phones such as the Vibrant (yes I know this phone is different) I have always made a backup with CWM and if I didn't like the ROM I could go right back to my previous one with very little work. I know I can use Titanium and I do that, but you can't restore everything so I end up having to redo a lot of stuff.
If anyone can provide some help with this, I would appreciate it.
Thanks,

From what I understand, you'll get that error when you restore a GB backup. Froyo works fine.
As a work around, you can boot into CWM, flash Dr Honks Bali kernel, then goto advanced>reboot recovery. When CWM boots again, you can restore your backup.
Another work around that I've seen mentioned is to boot into CWM, reflash the ROM of the backup you want to restore. Once the ROM flashes, goto backup/restore>advanced restore and backup the data only. That way you get the system partition from flashing the ROM, and your old data partition from your backup.
I haven't tried either of these methods. Guess I probably should have disclosed that first, but this is what I have gathered by reading some of these threads.
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dbldown7 said:
From what I understand, you'll get that error when you restore a GB backup. Froyo works fine.
As a work around, you can boot into CWM, flash Dr Honks Bali kernel, then goto advanced>reboot recovery. When CWM boots again, you can restore your backup.
Another work around that I've seen mentioned is to boot into CWM, reflash the ROM of the backup you want to restore. Once the ROM flashes, goto backup/restore>advanced restore and backup the data only. That way you get the system partition from flashing the ROM, and your old data partition from your backup.
I haven't tried either of these methods. Guess I probably should have disclosed that first, but this is what I have gathered by reading some of these threads.
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This is mostly correct. Just left one thing out. Make sure after you flash Bali and restore your nandroid that you also reflash cwm/voodoo kernel.
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dbldown7 said:
From what I understand, you'll get that error when you restore a GB backup. Froyo works fine.
As a work around, you can boot into CWM, flash Dr Honks Bali kernel, then goto advanced>reboot recovery. When CWM boots again, you can restore your backup.
Another work around that I've seen mentioned is to boot into CWM, reflash the ROM of the backup you want to restore. Once the ROM flashes, goto backup/restore>advanced restore and backup the data only. That way you get the system partition from flashing the ROM, and your old data partition from your backup.
I haven't tried either of these methods. Guess I probably should have disclosed that first, but this is what I have gathered by reading some of these threads.
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Thanks for the response. I guess I'll try to doing an advanced restore of the data the next time since that sounds like the least painful method. If that doesn't work I'll try the bali kernel.

Please keep in mind that you CANNOT perform an advanced data restore from Froyo to GB. It will cause issues, such as incoming calls going directly to voice mail.
If you are moving from Froyo to GB, be sure to create a backup of your apps and data using Titanium Backup. Restore everything once you're on GB and it'll work fine.

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Please keep in mind that you CANNOT perform an advanced data restore from Froyo to GB. It will cause issues, such as incoming calls going directly to voice mail.
If you are moving from Froyo to GB, be sure to create a backup of your apps and data using Titanium Backup. Restore everything once you're on GB and it'll work fine.
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I'm doing GB to GB.

dbldown7 said:
From what I understand, you'll get that error when you restore a GB backup. Froyo works fine.
As a work around, you can boot into CWM, flash Dr Honks Bali kernel, then goto advanced>reboot recovery. When CWM boots again, you can restore your backup.
Another work around that I've seen mentioned is to boot into CWM, reflash the ROM of the backup you want to restore. Once the ROM flashes, goto backup/restore>advanced restore and backup the data only. That way you get the system partition from flashing the ROM, and your old data partition from your backup.
I haven't tried either of these methods. Guess I probably should have disclosed that first, but this is what I have gathered by reading some of these threads.
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I followed the first suggestion, flashing Dr Honks Bali 3.3 Kernel and it worked great. Just make sure you re-flash your old kernel before you reboot and you'll be fine. Thanks for this.

[Q] recovery mode disappeared!

Hey guys,
I bought a Samsung galaxy s 4g the other day and immediately wannted to flash a ROM.
So I browsed around and found this ROM here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321611&page=4
I had the clockwork mod already(words were red) so I put it on my sd card and installed from zip.. Everything worked fine but while it starts up my screen gets full of colorful squigly lines before it starts.. But I figured its not a problem. The ROM is pretty kool...(im using it now) but when I try to go back into the clockword mod recovery...I get those same squiggly lines and then my phone restarts .... I tried quickboot but it wont work either...
My previous firmware was froyo 2.2. And this ROM is 2.3.6
Does that matter? Did I permanently damage my phone? Please...help wil be appreciated dearly.
Thanks

You have to install gb bootloaders... Search fbis251, he has made a guide to get it done
P.s
You have to select "reinstall package" from stock recovery to get into cwm recovery
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Try this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223765
I'm currently running 2.3.6 KJ6 with drhonk's KJ1 flashed over it, and custom debloater flashed over that. When I tried to go back to Froyo I had problems because recovery gave a signature verification error in and would not install any .zips. I flashed back to 2.3.6 via ODIN (which I assume included the gb bootloaders) and everything works perfectly, EXCEPT I cannot make a CWM backup of my current setup, only of specific apps and data I designate using Titanium Backup.
When I go into ROM Manager and select "backup current ROM" it says CWM is not installed! then it asks me to install, and gives choices for 4 phones none of which mactch exactly, just the galax si9000. So far I have been to scared to try this, I don't want to mess anything up and I KNOW clockwork recovery red is working... should I install this and will it make it so I can make a perfect backup of my entire phone?

Farlander said:
Try this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223765
I'm currently running 2.3.6 KJ6 with drhonk's KJ1 flashed over it, and custom debloater flashed over that. When I tried to go back to Froyo I had problems because recovery gave a signature verification error in and would not install any .zips. I flashed back to 2.3.6 via ODIN (which I assume included the gb bootloaders) and everything works perfectly, EXCEPT I cannot make a CWM backup of my current setup, only of specific apps and data I designate using Titanium Backup.
When I go into ROM Manager and select "backup current ROM" it says CWM is not installed! then it asks me to install, and gives choices for 4 phones none of which mactch exactly, just the galax si9000. So far I have been to scared to try this, I don't want to mess anything up and I KNOW clockwork recovery red is working... should I install this and will it make it so I can make a perfect backup of my entire phone?
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ROM manager should not be used on this phone, assuming you have a sgs4g.
If you Odin'd ravers stock kj6 you should have cwm recovery, giving you the ability to make a back up if not consider flashing it
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Thank you guys for the help...everything's fine now!
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