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flashed bionix frost rom stuck on galaxy s screen

Ok so im new and I flashed my SGS4G using these directions to a T!
i would start with krylon final cwm. his directions are pretty straightforward. i used root explorer to move the file where it needed to be.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1099374
i am assuming you downloaded the rom already from the CWM rom section in the bible. its up to you. im biased towards bionix frost, but black ice is just as amazing.
i would also dl the ext converter and bali 3.1 kernel as well. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1123039) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1080871). place all of the zip files you download into the root of your sd card....which means that if you connect your phone to the computer and open it using windows explorer, it is that first window, which lists all of the folders. dont put these files in folders or anything.
once that is done, i restarted my phone in recovery shutting down fully and pressing the power+volume up+volume down. once there, i went to reinstall packages to get into cwm.
then when this loads, i wiped the system/factory reset and wiped the cache. then i went to mounts and storage and mounted my system. (the final mounting output should be: unmount, mount, mount, unmount). i then scrolled to "go back"
i choose install zip file from sd card. choose zip file, which should be the second option if my memory serves me right. scroll of ext converter and install that one. then when that is done, go back to install file from sd card, choose black ice or frost (i LOVE frost) and install that one. then when that is done, i flash my bali 3.1 uv kernel. when that is flashed, i click go back and choose reboot system. once that is done, you will see the galaxy s screen for like 5 min or so followed by the team whiskey logo. once you see this, it will take another minute or so to load up. once you see that the rom loads up...LET THE PHONE SIT FOR 10 minutes. i know it seems long, but just let it sit.
after 10 min or so, i would go into your about phone options and check and see that you have bali3.1 and that the rom is correct.
do these tweaks as well
fugu (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1127069)
init.d (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...ghlight=init.d)
you can flash a modem too (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1117331) using the same process as flashing any other zip file.
remember, the first option in choosing a zip file is update.zip from krylons final cwm. do not flash this after the rom/ext/whatever. im not sure if this has been addressed (im still a noob), but everytime i did that, i bricked my phone. lol. so just to answer your question before you wonder...cause i always wondered whether i should flash that or not. lol.
But after all this I get stuck at the galaxy S screen for more than 5minutes although it will let me back into recovery mode. Its called the "CwM voodoo lagfix recovery v3.0.2.8x" and then gives me a list of options. WHAT SHOULD I DO???

I would ODIN back to KD1 and redo it, but really make sure you have the mounts correct (I know you checked this already, but check it again.) If it still does not work, then I would still go back to KD1 and then try it again by re-downloading all the zip files again. That's what I had to do.

Those were my directions! Was my fault. Ext4 needs a supported kernel. You have one now. Go back into cwm and retry everything starting from wiping the cache and system. sorry about that.
Check your mounts after the ext4 converter just to be safe.
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Also, don't worry, we've all soft bricked at one point.
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ok i restored my phone back to factory settings last night.. So what do i need to download that i didnt last night so this darn thing works???

Yeah haha well im just gld i was able to fix it without odin. thats sounds like a pain... Any Jager555 i noticed youre running Bali 3.1 UV voodoo I downloaded the bail v3.1 voodoo is that why it didnt work?
jager555 said:
Also, don't worry, we've all soft bricked at one point.
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No, it didn't work cause you were coming off of stock. The ext4 converter needs a compatible kernel...which you didn't have. Now that you have that red cwm, you are running a compatible kernel. So everything should work now. Reflash everything like I started before after you wipe everything. It should work ok. Like I said it was my fault for not mentioning that, not something you did.
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If you are no longer on the bali kernel, flash bionix, so you have bali 2.1, and then flash everything according to my directions. Ext4 will only work if you have the compatible kernel.
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Ok so I went into recovery mode and it brought me to the red voodoo screen now should i go into mounts and storage and change that stuff again or what should i do first???
jager555 said:
If you are no longer on the bali kernel, flash bionix, so you have bali 2.1, and then flash everything according to my directions. Ext4 will only work if you have the compatible kernel.
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wipe the data and cache. check mounts. flash ext4. check mounts. flash bionix. flash 3.1. go back. reboot system from cwm. wait. let me know how it goes. i'll be online.

Ok i just followed your directions again. But should i flash Bali 3.1 again if i removed it?
archerpro12 said:
Ok so I went into recovery mode and it brought me to the red voodoo screen now should i go into mounts and storage and change that stuff again or what should i do first???
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once you flash bionx, it replaces the kernel with 2.1, so yes. reflash 3.1
crossing my fingers...hoping it works...

any updates??

my phone is now flashed with bionix frost! thanks a million jager555 team whiskey drhonk and anyone else involved!
jager555 said:
once you flash bionx, it replaces the kernel with 2.1, so yes. reflash 3.1
crossing my fingers...hoping it works...
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remember to leave it for about 10 minutes (i know its hard to do that)
check out my first post and look into the fugu and init.d tweaks.
glad to help. this community is awesome.

[ROM][CWM] KG4+Root 7/25/11 Airfluip1 Odexed

This is the Gingerbread KG4 leak + root.
This is completely stock and contains all bloat.
Instructions:
1. Odin Kd1 and KG4 Bootloaders(for Modded Recovery)
2. Boot into CWM recovery
3. Make sure mounts are correct
4. Flash via CWM
Let me know if any bugs are found.
Here is the Download
LINK

which odin file has the KG4 Bootloaders?

Infact,
Download and flash the leaked KG4.
It has the boot loaders.
Then flash Whitehawkx deodexed KD1.
You will now have the KG4 Bootloaders and the KD1 modded recovery.
Boot into recovery, load up CWM and flash. Let me know if you have any problems.

nice job flip ill have to tear it apart and lol do my majik
oh and if ur host gives issues let me know ill put it up on sourceforge for ya

Awesome! Is this the fixed root which does not break audio?
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Hey,
Thanks guys.
I haven't tested it myself.
I hope its root works
it may not even have a working root.
For best results, I know ChainsDD has a flash able super user.
Use that after flashing.
For the audio, this should have working audio.
It will reinstall all the root stuff without causing kernel issues.

VICosPhi said:
Awesome! Is this the fixed root which does not break audio?
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+1 on this too

I have working audio with the original root for gb not sure why you'res breaks
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airfluip1 said:
This is the Gingerbread KG4 leak + root.
This is completely stock and contains all bloat.
Instructions:
1. Odin Kd1 and KG4 Bootloaders(for Modded Recovery)
2. Boot into CWM recovery
3. Make sure mounts are correct
4. Flash via CWM
Let me know if any bugs are found.
Here is the Download
LINK
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Nice! good job!!!

dsexton702 said:
I have working audio with the original root for gb not sure why you'res breaks
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+1 no audio problems here with original root method. Flashed both zimages using heimdall.

airfluip1 said:
Infact,
Download and flash the leaked KG4.
It has the boot loaders.
Then flash Whitehawkx deodexed KD1.
You will now have the KG4 Bootloaders and the KD1 modded recovery.
Boot into recovery, load up CWM and flash. Let me know if you have any problems.
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I followed these steps but after i flashed it it got a boot loop... any idea?
It vibrates during the boot loops
I now pulled the battery and went to recovery but when it doesnt give me the option to reinstall packages and when i go to apply update from sdcard it says installation aborted

I will take a look tomorrow.
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brandond15 said:
I followed these steps but after i flashed it it got a boot loop... any idea?
It vibrates during the boot loops
I now pulled the battery and went to recovery but when it doesnt give me the option to reinstall packages and when i go to apply update from sdcard it says installation aborted
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+1 on this.. I get the exact same thing after flashing.

Ill just odin back to the leaked 2.3.4 until its working...if you need to test an updated one ill test it

kkoshko1 said:
+1 no audio problems here with original root method. Flashed both zimages using heimdall.
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Audio works fine for me except during startup boot animation and also during wifi calling. Turning volume to 100% only gives you an effect of 15% volume for wifi calling and no audio for startup animation.

I don't think Whitehawkx ODIN KD1 has the modified recovery.. I flashed that rom a few times, and always had to push the modded recovery file into system\bin to get CWM.
I think that's why you guys are boot looping.

well one of his KD1's has it, I always flash it when need to go from GB to a CWM rom. It always works.
The file name is called PDA_KD1.tar

ah, maybe I'm thinking of KC1 then. Whitehawkx KD1 was stated to sometimes cause a bad file system though, which can affect future ROM flashes.

help
after flashing this ROM, my hpoone gt at blurred sbootanimation and it keeps on rebooting. it seems that it ruined my ROM, help me please.

hey airfluip1 thank you very much for making this but i as well get a boot loop do you think you could make a odin flashable version of this please that would help me out alot thanks again for everything.

[Q] Help with Voodoo and installing Infused ROM...

Hi.
I have a Rogers Infuse 4G and I rooted it as was explained by gtg using the Odin Root Kernel and all is fine. I followed the instructions to create the Voodoo folder / disable-lagfix folder before flashing the root kernel and again... the phone rooted perfectly but...
I am now wanting to install the Infused ROM and I followed the instructions starting with step 1. as I am NOT on a CUSTOM ROM and I deleted the Voodoo folder I created and rebooted the phone but when it started it went through the process of ENABLING Voodoo and the folder did NOT delete.
I tried deleting it again and it rebooted but both Astro AND Root Explorer still shows the folder as there and active and I have tried deleting it from both programs so...
How do I get rid of it to flash the Infused ROM or do I even need to? Since it seems to be active and I cant seem to get rid of it can I just skip to step 7 of the ROM install instructions and flash the ROM itself or do I NEED to get rid of this Voodoo folder and start by flashing the other Infused Kernel before I can flash the ROM?
Sorry for being so longwinded but I dont want to brick the phone. Please advise...
Thanks,

Friendly morning bump... Anyone?
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yiannisthegreek said:
Hi.
I have a Rogers Infuse 4G and I rooted it as was explained by gtg using the Odin Root Kernel and all is fine. I followed the instructions to create the Voodoo folder / disable-lagfix folder before flashing the root kernel and again... the phone rooted perfectly but...
I am now wanting to install the Infused ROM and I followed the instructions starting with step 1. as I am NOT on a CUSTOM ROM and I deleted the Voodoo folder I created and rebooted the phone but when it started it went through the process of ENABLING Voodoo and the folder did NOT delete.
I tried deleting it again and it rebooted but both Astro AND Root Explorer still shows the folder as there and active and I have tried deleting it from both programs so...
How do I get rid of it to flash the Infused ROM or do I even need to? Since it seems to be active and I cant seem to get rid of it can I just skip to step 7 of the ROM install instructions and flash the ROM itself or do I NEED to get rid of this Voodoo folder and start by flashing the other Infused Kernel before I can flash the ROM?
Sorry for being so longwinded but I dont want to brick the phone. Please advise...
Thanks,
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All Voodoo kernels include CWM.
Once you've flashed a Voodoo kernel that includes CWM and it's done the Voodoo conversion, just flash Infused from CWM and do a "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" from CWM.

Entropy512 said:
All Voodoo kernels include CWM.
Once you've flashed a Voodoo kernel that includes CWM and it's done the Voodoo conversion, just flash Infused from CWM and do a "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" from CWM.
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So you're saying that the kernel I used to root my phone is OK to just flash the Infused ROM from?
Even though I have tried to remove the voodoo folder twice (its still there) it is still enabled and I can do this even though I am still on my stock Rogers ROM and not on any custom ROM which is what the instructions say?
Please advise...
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yiannisthegreek said:
So you're saying that the kernel I used to root my phone is OK to just flash the Infused ROM from?
Even though I have tried to remove the voodoo folder twice (its still there) it is still enabled and I can do this even though I am still on my stock Rogers ROM and not on any custom ROM which is what the instructions say?
Please advise...
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You usually only have to disable Voodoo Lagfix when moving to a kernel that is missing Lagfix support - which means "bone stock" on our devices as all other kernels support it.
Check gtg's "optional" stuff at the bottom of the root post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197248

Entropy512 said:
You usually only have to disable Voodoo Lagfix when moving to a kernel that is missing Lagfix support - which means "bone stock" on our devices as all other kernels support it.
Check gtg's "optional" stuff at the bottom of the root post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197248
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Thanks again for the help and info but I guess my real question now is... Since I have already tried removing the voodoo lagfix, have I messed anything up that would affect my ability to just go ahead and flash the ROM from CWM?
You said that the Rogers root kernel also has the proper CWM in it right?
If yo0u can advise on these for me then I will give it a go when I get home from work tonight.
Thanks again,

yiannisthegreek said:
Thanks again for the help and info but I guess my real question now is... Since I have already tried removing the voodoo lagfix, have I messed anything up that would affect my ability to just go ahead and flash the ROM from CWM?
You said that the Rogers root kernel also has the proper CWM in it right?
If yo0u can advise on these for me then I will give it a go when I get home from work tonight.
Thanks again,
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Probably not... Worst case you might need to go into Mounts and Storage and format /system prior to flashing.
And make sure to do Wipe Data/Factory Reset when you flash

Entropy512 said:
Probably not... Worst case you might need to go into Mounts and Storage and format /system prior to flashing.
And make sure to do Wipe Data/Factory Reset when you flash
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But how will I know IF I may have to go into Mounts and Storage and format /system before I flash? Is there a way to tell if I have to do this?
Someone advised me by PM to go into Root Explorer and press r/w and then delete the folder and it should go away so I can start from step 1 of the instructions but I dont know if that will work either.

yiannisthegreek said:
But how will I know IF I may have to go into Mounts and Storage and format /system before I flash? Is there a way to tell if I have to do this?
Someone advised me by PM to go into Root Explorer and press r/w and then delete the folder and it should go away so I can start from step 1 of the instructions but I dont know if that will work either.
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Hmm...
Use ADB or Android Terminal Emulator while your phone is running and type
Code:
mount
If it shows ext4 for /system and /data, lagfix is enabled and you should be good to flash.

Entropy512 said:
Hmm...
Use ADB or Android Terminal Emulator while your phone is running and type
Code:
mount
If it shows ext4 for /system and /data, lagfix is enabled and you should be good to flash.
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OK... I will try the terminal emulator when I get home then as I am not familiar with adb... I did this on my SgsII and typed mount but it gave me a whole page of stuff so I hope its easier on my infuse...
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the voodoo folder is created by the voodoo kernel on bootup.
it is the "disable-lagfix" folder or text file (it doesn't matter which as long as it exists) within the /Voodoo folder that disables the lagfix. as long as you have a voodoo kernel you will have a voodoo folder regardless of weather voodoo is enabled or disabled.
also since infused has voodoo it supports both rfs and ext4 and it doesn't matter if voodoo is currently enabled or disabled. the Rom will install just fine. it just takes a while the first time if voodoo installs from rfs. the only exception is if there are errors in the lag fix logs but none of the infuse kernels have ever given me that problem.
the idea of disabling lagfix with the root kernel on rogers is just incase you return to the stock kernel which can't boot the phone on ext4.

Dani897 said:
the voodoo folder is created by the voodoo kernel on bootup.
it is the "disable-lagfix" folder or text file (it doesn't matter which as long as it exists) within the /Voodoo folder that disables the lagfix. as long as you have a voodoo kernel you will have a voodoo folder regardless of weather voodoo is enabled or disabled.
also since infused has voodoo it supports both rfs and ext4 and it doesn't matter if voodoo is currently enabled or disabled. the Rom will install just fine. it just takes a while the first time if voodoo installs from rfs. the only exception is if there are errors in the lag fix logs but none of the infuse kernels have ever given me that problem.
the idea of disabling lagfix with the root kernel on rogers is just incase you return to the stock kernel which can't boot the phone on ext4.
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OK so I went ahead and tried to install the rom starting from step 7 and I am STUCK in a boot loop or am bricked. All I see is the Samsung logo and nothing else.
How do I get back now and please remember that this is a ROGERS phone so the standard ultimate unbrick wont work as its meant for at&t...
Please help...
EDIT - I CAN get into RED voodoo recovery and am assuming that I should be able to get into download mode as well if I have to..
EDIT 2 - OK so I think I know what I did wrong and it just dawned on me now. First of all I was stupid and did not make a backup of stock DUH!!!
Now what I see I did here is I rooted with the Rogers root kernel which is correct but then I tried to install the Infuse v2 rom over THAT kernel which now I see is listed as ODIN Rogers root Infuse v1 kernel (or something like that) so does that mean I flashed the wrong Tom over the wrong kernel??? If so... can I unbrick it?
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WOW!!! Holy SH!T!!! OK so I was able to unbrick it THANK GOD as I found the proper files to do an Odin flash back to stock Rogers firmware.
This flash gave me ROOT but I am now missing the RED CWM recovery so...
Can anyone now tell me where I need to go and what I need to so to PROPERLY install the Infuse v2 rom???
Please and thank you...
All I want is to run a custom rom!!! Why can't this phone be as simple as my old SGS I9000M or my current SGSII I9100. (International version)?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!!!
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I think just go through the steps you did before, but don't mess with the Voodoo folder at all.
1) Flash the CWM/Voodoo/Root kernel
2) Reboot, let it convert partitions (Voodoo Lagfix)
3) Once done, shut down, go into CWM, flash Infused and wipe data

Entropy512 said:
I think just go through the steps you did before, but don't mess with the Voodoo folder at all.
1) Flash the CWM/Voodoo/Root kernel
2) Reboot, let it convert partitions (Voodoo Lagfix)
3) Once done, shut down, go into CWM, flash Infused and wipe data
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Arrrgh!!! I just don't get it!!! I did everything by the book this time and it STILL BRICKED ON ME!!!
As I said... last night I cleaned it with Odin package and all I had was root... No VOODOO at all so I simply went to the Infused ROM 2.2.3 THREAD and followed all the proper instructions for CWM installation staring right from #1 and for crying out loud IT STILL BRICKED!!! What am I doing wrong???
Do I need to have an external sd card inserted or my sim card for this to work because I don't at the moment...
Well back to Odin I go to unbrick again... I just don't get it!!! :-(
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yiannisthegreek said:
Arrrgh!!! I just don't get it!!! I did everything by the book this time and it STILL BRICKED ON ME!!!
As I said... last night I cleaned it with Odin package and all I had was root... No VOODOO at all so I simply went to the Infused ROM 2.2.3 THREAD and followed all the proper instructions for CWM installation staring right from #1 and for crying out loud IT STILL BRICKED!!! What am I doing wrong???
Do I need to have an external sd card inserted or my sim card for this to work because I don't at the moment...
Well back to Odin I go to unbrick again... I just don't get it!!! :-(
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did yoy wipe data/factory reset before you flashed? you should try that.
also the first boot takes a long time. you should hear robot voices (seriously) as It converts. but if that causes you trouble then let the root kernel do the voodoo conversion. don't delete anything and don't remove the root kernel. just use it to flash.
if you still have trouble then start over. create a sub folder in the Voodoo folder (the V is capitalized) called "disable-lagfix" all lowercase no quotations. and don't enable lagfix till after the new Rom is installed.

Hi.
I think I did all this... when I started the second time I was only rooted with no voodoo.
I followed the instructions and flashed the infuse v2 CWM kernel with sgs kernel flasher and rebooted the device like the instructions said to do and voodoo enabled itself. (What I did notice is that even after I flashed this kernel and voodoo enabled itself that when I went to about phone it still showed the same code for the stock kernel (it diddnt say it was different) if that matters).
I then downloaded the ROM zip Infuse 2.2.3 full and placed it on the root of my internal sd card and then powered off the phone, went to RED CWM recovery (voodoo recovery) and flashed the ROM. Then I immediately wiped the data and rebooted as per the instructions and all it does is show me the Rogers splash screen for 2 seconds and then sits on the word Samsung forever.
How long does it take to boot past the word Samsung? Could I just not be letting it boot fully and assuming that its bricked?
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you shouldn't be having a problem unless the Rom was a bad download. try downloading again.
also, if it fails again put the disable-lagfix file/folder in the Voodoo folder as a last resort and don't enable the lag fix till after the first boot with infused is successful.

Dani897 said:
you shouldn't be having a problem unless the Rom was a bad download. try downloading again.
also, if it fails again put the disable-lagfix file/folder in the Voodoo folder as a last resort and don't enable the lag fix till after the first boot with infused is successful.
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You know that I'm coming from stock gingerbread on a Rogers Infuse device... right? I'm not sure that matters at this point but I thought I'd mention it just in case.
Again... does it matter that I'm flashing the ROM without an external sd card inserted and with no sim card in it? Just want to have all my bases covered...
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yiannisthegreek said:
You know that I'm coming from stock gingerbread on a Rogers Infuse device... right? I'm not sure that matters at this point but I thought I'd mention it just in case.
Again... does it matter that I'm flashing the ROM without an external sd card inserted and with no sim card in it? Just want to have all my bases covered...
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Shouldn't, but might... I've never removed my SD or SIM.

stuck in bootloop and other subsequent issues

Well, I attempted to use SGS kernel flasher to install the infuseGB kernel. Now I'm stuck with a bootloop and I need help fixing it.
Anyways, Odin confuses the crap out of me. I put my phone in download mode but all odin does is light up a box with com3 in it. I've reinstalled drivers but I'm not sure what to do next.
All help is appreciated.

I had a similar issue after flashing a kernel that way.
What ended up fixing the boot loop was using Odin to flash the stock Rogers kernel.
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prairied0gg said:
I had a similar issue after flashing a kernel that way.
What ended up fixing the boot loop was using Odin to flash the stock Rogers kernel.
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I'll try that if I can:
A: figure out how to use odin properly
B: find the stock AT&T kernel
This has turned into one big mess.

Well, I figured that out.
Now what is the proper way to flash a kernel from bone stock?
I'm rooted.
I'm installing 3e recovery.

skatin707 said:
Well, I figured that out.
Now what is the proper way to flash a kernel from bone stock?
I'm rooted.
I'm installing 3e recovery.
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There's three ways...
1. SGS flasher (obviously not working for you)
2. Flash from recovery if kernel is in a zip file
3. Flash through Odin or Heimdall
Remember to flash a GB kernel you must first be on a GB rom!
Big dog Infuse I997 GB KJ4

bignate78 said:
There's three ways...
1. SGS flasher (obviously not working for you)
2. Flash from recovery if kernel is in a zip file
3. Flash through Odin or Heimdall
Remember to flash a GB kernel you must first be on a GB rom!
Big dog Infuse I997 GB KJ4
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Ok, I think this is my problem. I'm not on a GB ROM I don't think.
I've got the kernel in zip format. Should I install, say for example, the doctorz ROM and them flash the kernel?
My cwm recovery is dark green,will I still be ok?
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skatin707 said:
Ok, I think this is my problem. I'm not on a GB ROM I don't think.
I've got the kernel in zip format. Should I install, say for example, the doctorz ROM and them flash the kernel?
My cwm recovery is dark green,will I still be ok?
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download the attatched kernel zip
Open SGS Kernel Flasher, select choose kernel, select the file you downloaded, and select flash kernel. Your phone will reboot and begin to enable Voodoo lagfix. Let it do that and boot all the way up. It will take a while (5-10 minutes) because it's converting all partitions to ext4.
Download chosen rom zip and place it on your internal SD card.
Power off your phone.
With the phone powered off, hold both volume keys and the power button for about 10 seconds and then release. This should boot you into RED CWM.
Select "install zip from sdcard" and select chosen rom zip.
Once that finishes, select "wipe data/factory reset".
Select "reboot system now".
once rebooted sgs flash the any GB kernel you want, remember to read and make sure which ever kernel your choosing is GB or Froyo

I flashed it, and thankfully it didn't bootloop. However, my cwm is still green.
Scratch that, we are in the red now! You are a king among men.
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Don't know if this helps but my infuse was stuck in a boot loop after adjusting the default launcher. Going into CWM and reflashing the su fix got my phone to boot properly.

wizardofkoz said:
Don't know if this helps but my infuse was stuck in a boot loop after adjusting the default launcher. Going into CWM and reflashing the su fix got my phone to boot properly.
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Mine was kernel issues.
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[Q] rooting questions, device drivers etc..

so i finally decide to grow a pair and root.... how ever when i try to install device drivers it says program unexpectily quit and closes however when i open odin i get a yellow box on teh top that says com something.. i am asuming that is what i need to see in order to see the flash works properly.. second just want to flash a stock rooted rom do a backup and then flash gummy charged newest version with kernal how do i go about doing this want to make sure my i are dotted t's are crossed etc...

bfitzpatrickd2d said:
so i finally decide to grow a pair and root.... how ever when i try to install device drivers it says program unexpectily quit and closes however when i open odin i get a yellow box on teh top that says com something.. i am asuming that is what i need to see in order to see the flash works properly.. second just want to flash a stock rooted rom do a backup and then flash gummy charged newest version with kernal how do i go about doing this want to make sure my i are dotted t's are crossed etc...
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sounds like it's connecting fine.. and you described it right, flash the stock rom in Odin first and boot up to make sure it works or do some minor set-up, then flash the latest 8/17 CWM in Odin and immediately boot into it after, make the backup then flash whatever rom/kernel you want (Gummy 2.0 has one included and will enable voodoo lagfix on first boot)
not that hard once you do it once or twice and kinda learn how it all works and whatnot

do you. mind shooting me a download. link. of stock rom and cwm what about kernals do I need to. flash a kernal or is. that included in stock. rom as well as gummy charged
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what about wiping sd card want to do a clean wipe that is a safe thing as long I format as fat 32 correct?
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bfitzpatrickd2d said:
do you. mind shooting me a download. link. of stock rom and cwm what about kernals do I need to. flash a kernal or is. that included in stock. rom as well as gummy charged
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CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112804
Stock (though not the latest as Gummy is based off the slightly older EP1W)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1260214
Gummy 2.0/2.1
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/5643-romep1wcwmgummycharged-gbe-21-10242011/
GB Voodoo Lagfix Kernel (I'd recommend version 3.0.0+)
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/3426-kernel-gb-imoseyon-kernel-stock-repacked-v400-11611/
and no the stock rom does not include a custom voodoo kernel but the Gummy 2.0 package does so it will install the kernel and rom and enable voodoo lagfix on first boot (the Gummy rom package includes version 2.2.5 of that kernel I linked so it's a bit old, you can update it if you want by flashing the new one in CWM afterwards)
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what about wiping sd card want to do a clean wipe that is a safe thing as long I format as fat 32 correct?
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you don't really need to format the sd card as everything android related (not phone #'s or pictures or anything *you* put on there) will be wiped when you do the wipes in CWM

thanks man so. I am assuming I put. the. stock in the past. section wait. for. reboot. put. kernal in pda. reboot the put the cwm version in there
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and it doesn't matter what baseband I am on currently I just do what is listed above and thought about removing simple just to be safe
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bfitzpatrickd2d said:
thanks man so. I am assuming I put. the. stock in the past. section wait. for. reboot. put. kernal in pda. reboot the put the cwm version in there
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no no no stock rom in PDA first, boot up after the flash, power down and connect to Odin again and put CWM in PDA (everything goes in PDA) and flash then unplug phone after it passes and immediately boot into CWM no regular boot up.. then wipe data, dalvik (under advanced) and cache then flash Gummy or rom of your choice (custom rom build must match stock build like stock EP1W with EP1W Gummy 2.0), select reboot phone option and let the kernel activate voodoo lagfix when it boots up (may take a while)... once it starts you'll have a rooted voodoo custom rom, then you can hold the power button down until the reboot options menu comes up and select recovery to proceed to flash the updated kernel if you want
also the modems will be the ones installed with the stock rom, but you can flash new ones in Odin in the PDA section if you want
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thanks man, normally not this causious but dont want to brick again someone linked a video so i will follow that.. sorry gor being a extreme noob ever thoigh im not
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bfitzpatrickd2d said:
thanks man, normally not this causious but dont want to brick again someone linked a video so i will follow that.. sorry gor being a extreme noob ever thoigh im not
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lol no problem and yeah its better to be careful at first.. also that guy's videos are good I should've thought to recommend them
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one question if your still around i hope so anyway about the cwm.tar or what ever it is there were a lot of people haveing soft brick and brick issues with this but there was a cwm ver 4.008 will this work all i want to do is flash gummy charged and that is about it.

bfitzpatrickd2d said:
one question if your still around i hope so anyway about the cwm.tar or what ever it is there were a lot of people haveing soft brick and brick issues with this but there was a cwm ver 4.008 will this work all i want to do is flash gummy charged and that is about it.
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yeah that one will work fine, I use it since I don't do nandroid backups much.. I think there's a download link in the OP of that kernel thread at rootzwiki
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sweet thanks
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last time i flashed a rom for some reason the stock. recovery overwrote. cwm anything that you know. of that i can do. to avoid this in future?
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bfitzpatrickd2d said:
last time i flashed a rom for some reason the stock. recovery overwrote. cwm anything that you know. of that i can do. to avoid this in future?
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probably because the rom didn't include a custom kernel or for whatever reason it didn't make it work.. flash or reflash a custom kernel and there won't be any more problems
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