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Rooting and Flashing a custom ROM

I flashed the leaked froyo firmware I897UCJI6 on my samsung captivate using odin 1-click method. I have a working 2.2 now. My phone is not rooted. I am planning to flash a custom ROM and try other custom ROMs out there in the market. I've gone through a three part video series by mobiletechvideos on how to root and flash a custom ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364). But, i still have a few questions.
1. For rooting, do i need to flash the phone back to the stock JF6?
2. In the xda link given above, i am fine until step #4. Step #5 is a little bit confusing to me. After i copy the root file to the root directory in the internal sd card on my phone, i rename it to update.zip. Also, i copy the clockworkrecovery to the root directory in the internal sd card in the phone and rename it to update.zip. Now, after i am doing with rooting and clockworkrecovery, i have to proceed further to flash the custom ROM. Now, the steps mentioned in the xda forum does not say anything about moving the custom ROM file to the root directory in the internal sd card on the phone. My question is: Do i need to copy the custom ROM zip file into the root directory of the phone? Do i need to rename the custome ROM file to update.zip as well?
Someone please help.

Yes rom goes on sd, no do not rename
If you are on ji6 you will not be able to install clockwork because of 3e recovery. Two option, flash back to stock using
http://www.fileserve.com/file/emnCn2j
One click odin, provided you are at&t and build number is 1009 and lower located under battery
2 look for modded 3e recovery in. development for captivate posted by exist

mcord11758 said:
Yes rom goes on sd, no do not rename
If you are on ji6 you will not be able to install clockwork because of 3e recovery. Two option, flash back to stock using
http://www.fileserve.com/file/emnCn2j
One click odin, provided you are at&t and build number is 1009 and lower located under battery
2 look for modded 3e recovery in. development for captivate posted by exist
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Thanks for the reply. What is 3e recovery by the way? I am able to flash back to stock (jf6) using odin 1-click by following the volume up + down method to download. My build number is not in that 1000 series. Are you referring to s/n number found under the battery? In many threads I have seen ppl saying if u r under 1009 build # then you need to use 3 key combo method. You are saying the opposite. I am confused now. Sorry sir but I think I need.more explanation. I thank you for your time
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Are you on at&t
If you can get into dl mode issuing volume and usb then you have three button combo. Later builds can not use jf6 stock 1010 and up. Your build had to be there, and I do not think it its possible it is not in the 1000s if you have a captivate

mcord11758 said:
Are you on at&t
If you can get into dl mode issuing volume and usb then you have three button combo. Later builds can not use jf6 stock 1010 and up. Your build had to be there, and I do not think it its possible it is not in the 1000s if you have a captivate
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Pls clarify if s/n # found under battery is actually the build number. Also, according to many posts in this forum, three buttom combo is
1. Vol up
+
2. Vol down
+
3. Press Power button
Since when USB slot became a button? I am sorry but I dont understand.
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Sorry for confusion
Recovery uses three burton combo
Volume up and down and power
Download mode uses volume up and down plug in usb
On your phone under battery left side under sn above sku there us your build. Mine is 1008

mcord11758 said:
Sorry for confusion
Recovery uses three burton combo
Volume up and down and power
Download mode uses volume up and down plug in usb
On your phone under battery left side under sn above sku there us your build. Mine is 1008
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Thank you. Mine is 1007. So, now back to the question. I need to flash back to stock JF6 using odin 1-click. Then,i need to root the phone and install.clockworkmod recovery using the info found in the 3 part video series by mobiletechvideos. And,proceed with the custom ROM flash. Is my understanding correct? Thanks for replying patiently to all my queries. Thanks
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No need to root when in stock.
Dl this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=464425&d=1292362952
This update zip gives you clockwork recovery.
When on stock put this on the root of your sd.
Phone off
Three button combo
When at&t comes up let go all three
Blue recovery
Select reinstall packages
Boots to same recovery
Reinstall packages
Green clockwork recovery
Rom should be saved to sd as well.
Select install zip from sd
Choose zip
Rom file
Confirm
done, let it do it's thing
enjoy

mcord11758 said:
No need to root when in stock.
Dl this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=464425&d=1292362952
This update zip gives you clockwork recovery.
When on stock put this on the root of your sd.
Phone off
Three button combo
When at&t comes up let go all three
Blue recovery
Select reinstall packages
Boots to same recovery
Reinstall packages
Green clockwork recovery
Rom should be saved to sd as well.
Select install zip from sd
Choose zip
Rom file
Confirm
done, let it do it's thing
enjoy
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WOW! I clicked on the xda link from my phone and the update.zip got downloaded into the download folder in my internal sd (i deleted it). I see the point now. I need to root only to back up all apps and system data such as contacts, sms,media etc. Otherwise, no need to root. Please conform the steps one last time if you don't mind:
1. Copy the update.zip into the root directory of my phone (how to get to the root directory, by the way! Sorry it is a dumb question). Also, copy the custom ROM zip file to the same root directory.
2. Using 3 button combo, follow the remaining steps.
Now, after I successfully flash the custom ROM, can I use the android market and install all the apps I use.
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antonyvijai said:
WOW! I clicked on the xda link from my phone and the update.zip got downloaded into the download folder in my internal sd (i deleted it). I see the point now. I need to root only to back up all apps and system data such as contacts, sms,media etc. Otherwise, no need to root. Please conform the steps one last time if you don't mind:
1. Copy the update.zip into the root directory of my phone (how to get to the root directory, by the way! Sorry it is a dumb question). Also, copy the custom ROM zip file to the same root directory.
2. Using 3 button combo, follow the remaining steps.
Now, after I successfully flash the custom ROM, can I use the android market and install all the apps I use.
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When you open my files app you are looking at the root of your sd. You will see your download folder, go to it long press either file select move phone will direct you to root if sd, select paste.
You are correct you need root to run programs like titanium backup to backup your apps, but when you flash stock they will all be gone either way. So unless you are rooted now you can not back up your apps. You can dl them again do not restore any system data just user apps. Backup contacts by exporting to ext sd, or sim
I am checking out so I won't be responding again for the night. Good luck

The simplest way there is to root/ flash a rom is to use a one click root program.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304
If you use this, it roots your phone for you. After you root with the program in the link above( there are videos on how to use the program if you get confused ) Download Rom Manager from the market. open up rom manager and select flash clockwork mod recovery. After that in the program rom manager click reboot into recovery( easier than holding volume buttons) the stock recovery will pop up when the phone reboots. Click reinstall packages. It will bring you back to the stock recovery, click reinstall packages for a second time and you will have cwm (clock work mod ) recovery. In clockwork mod recovery there is an option to back up your phone. do this before you flash a rom. after you back up turn your phone on. Make sure it is in usb debugging. connect to your computer and on your phone select mount sd. drag the downloaded rom .zip file into the sd. the root of you phone is just what ever drive your phone shows up as. unplug your phone reboot into recovery and in cwm recovery there is an option to factory wipe, do this and after it is done, click the option install zip. then choose zip from sd. highlight the rom . zip file you are flashing and select it. it will take a minute or too and when it is done just reboot the phone. First boot will take a while but once it boots your all set. any questions you can pm me and good luck.

^ That's a way. .... OR you could use my program to do it all (Flash to stock, root, install custom ROM, etc.). Link is in my signature.

bay_wolf said:
^ That's a way. .... OR you could use my program to do it all (Flash to stock, root, install custom ROM, etc.). Link is in my signature.
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also very true^^ his toolbox program has everything you would need in one spot

MaximumPotential said:
The simplest way there is to root/ flash a rom is to use a one click root program.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304
If you use this, it roots your phone for you. After you root with the program in the link above( there are videos on how to use the program if you get confused ) Download Rom Manager from the market. open up rom manager and select flash clockwork mod recovery. After that in the program rom manager click reboot into recovery( easier than holding volume buttons) the stock recovery will pop up when the phone reboots. Click reinstall packages. It will bring you back to the stock recovery, click reinstall packages for a second time and you will have cwm (clock work mod ) recovery. In clockwork mod recovery there is an option to back up your phone. do this before you flash a rom. after you back up turn your phone on. Make sure it is in usb debugging. connect to your computer and on your phone select mount sd. drag the downloaded rom .zip file into the sd. the root of you phone is just what ever drive your phone shows up as. unplug your phone reboot into recovery and in cwm recovery there is an option to factory wipe, do this and after it is done, click the option install zip. then choose zip from sd. highlight the rom . zip file you are flashing and select it. it will take a minute or too and when it is done just reboot the phone. First boot will take a while but once it boots your all set. any questions you can pm me and good luck.
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Thanks a lot. This helps a lot. I also saw thw video on toolbox from bay_wolf on mobiletechvideo series. That looks pretty simple for an, amateur like me. The explanation you gave me is also superb. Thank you very much
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bay_wolf said:
^ That's a way. .... OR you could use my program to do it all (Flash to stock, root, install custom ROM, etc.). Link is in my signature.
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Thank you. I have your toolbox program installed in my computer running 64 bit windows 7 home.premium edition. I have a few questions. My phone is running the leaked JI6 2.2 rightnow. What should I choose first from the toolbox? If I choose, flash to stock then do I need to select thw JF6 firmware file from somewhere or the tool itself will do the job? Sameway, if I click root, then do I need to select a root / clockwork files to finish rooting or again the tool itself will do the job? I understand for flashing the custom ROM I need to choose the the ROM .zip file. I watched the video about your program on mobiletechvideos on youtube. I think I need to watch it again or if you don't mind then can you give me the steps to use your toolbox (given what firmware I have currently running). Thank you
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Why ji6? What are the benefits other than the audience chip will work?

[Q] [Help!!!] System Partition Not Converting

So I've been trying to install the Black Ice rom on my new SGS4G for a few days now. Its rooted, I've been able to Odin flash the Pda_Kd1.tar and i can flash the stock rooted white hawx rom just fine and then flash the Bali 3.2 kernel. The problem seems to happen when I install Black Ice or any rom that runs the voodo lag fix / ext4 system partition.
I've tried using the RFS format zip and then flashing the rom, but i still have the same problem. Either i can't get past the Samsung boot screen, or linda tells me that system is not accesible and then hangs.
I've searched through the forums and have tried everything i can find, but i feel like i'm missing a step.
Also i'm running KD1 obviously from the stock roms. i'm a newb to the SGS4G flashes, but definitely not to roms and flashing in general.
Any help is greatly appreciated!

This was discussed SO extensively in the Black Ice 2 thread. You will find many posts from RaverX3X and some other members saying what they did.
What I did was (I'm writing this out of memory):
1) Odin to KD1 (you must let it boot up first and everything)
2) Get CWM Final from krylon360's post
3) Flash Black Ice 2 - MAKE SURE YOU CHECK MOUNTS
4) Immediately flash Bali Kernal 3.X (any with Voodoo support)
5) Advanced -> Reboot CWM -> Red CWM
6) Make sure Voodoo lagfix is enabled on next boot and system
7) Reboot phone
8) Let phone sit for 10-15 minutes
That's what I did and it worked like a charm.
Sometimes, /system won't convert to ext4, even if your phone completely booted up. If that happens, you should read the whole Black Ice 2 thread for more details. I forgot how you were supposed to deal with that. However, I THINK you were supposed to (1)back up Black Ice 2 with CWM, (2)clean slate, (3)flash ext4 convertor by dsexton702, and (4)restore backup. That should put you in ext4 full.
On another note, you should read dsexton702's post on the /data ext4 mod. Interesting stuff.

That's the exact same process I went through the first 3 times. Then I went ahead and tried the RFS flash like the thread said to do and still the same problem. I also tried this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15314984&postcount=568 by comxpert and I was still not able to get past linda system unavailable.
Also if i install the white hawx stock rom and then try to install the black ice rom, after a full wipe or not, it seems like the black ice rom doesn't write to system because it'll still load the white hawx rom after a reboot. the only thing i can think of that might work is installing an odin flash that'll reformat the /system part to ext4 automatically, but i'm not sure of any rom or even if it's possible to odin flash something like that.
i have thought about trying to odin flash the GB rom and then working back to the black ice rom, but i'm a bit worried about how that'll work.

We don't have cwm for gb yet so that won't do any good. Some people have had luck flashing bali 2.1 to get it up and running then going back and flashing 3.1 later
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Yeah Black Ice is though to flash but worth it...This is what you do if you want it.
you will need Krylon360's update.zip file for CWM. Put this file in the root of your SD Card.
Then you will need Whitehawkx ODIN KD1
Then you will need DrHonk's KD1 flashable thur CWM
and last but not least Krylon's Black Ice Room
1 - Put Krylon's update.zip file in root of your SD Card.
2 - place drhonk's T959VUVKD1_Deodexed_U1.zip file in a folder in your SD Card make sure you know where it is. you will need to find it to flash this later.
3 - Now you will need to Odin Whitehawkx PDA_KD1.tar.md5 file. make sure when you flash this the re-partition box is NOT checked and place this file in the PDA Section from ODIN.
4 - After flash. It will leave your phone in recovery, unplug your phone from PC and go into reinstall packages and apply the update.zip. Flash it. go to advanced and reboot recovery.
5 - now go to reinstall packages/ mounts and storage and make sure your mounts look like this
UNMOUNT/CACHE
MOUNT/DATA
MOUNT/SDCARD
UNMOUNT/SYSTEM
This is how the mounts should look every time before we flash anything in the phone. or in this guide when is said to check your mounts.
6 - go back and install zip from sd card/choose zip/ and find drhonk's T959VUVKD1_Deodexed_U1.zip
7 - after this is done lets go back and go to mounts and storage and make sure your mounts look the same as before. if they don't, click on them untill they look like that.
8 - install zip from SD Card/choose zip now you will flash Krylon 360's Black Ice. after this is done. check your mounts again as they need to look the same as before then go to advanced and reboot recovery. check your mounts again. go back and reboot system.

jondamn said:
We don't have cwm for gb yet so that won't do any good. Some people have had luck flashing bali 2.1 to get it up and running then going back and flashing 3.1 later
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This is actually the first thing i tried after i realized what was going on and it seemed to make my problem worse because i wouldn't even hear linda.

ssmokey727 said:
Yeah Black Ice is though to flash but worth it...This is what you do if you want it.
you will need Krylon360's update.zip file for CWM. Put this file in the root of your SD Card.
Then you will need Whitehawkx ODIN KD1
Then you will need DrHonk's KD1 flashable thur CWM
and last but not least Krylon's Black Ice Room
1 - Put Krylon's update.zip file in root of your SD Card.
2 - place drhonk's T959VUVKD1_Deodexed_U1.zip file in a folder in your SD Card make sure you know where it is. you will need to find it to flash this later.
3 - Now you will need to Odin Whitehawkx PDA_KD1.tar.md5 file. make sure when you flash this the re-partition box is NOT checked and place this file in the PDA Section from ODIN.
4 - After flash. It will leave your phone in recovery, unplug your phone from PC and go into reinstall packages and apply the update.zip. Flash it. go to advanced and reboot recovery.
5 - now go to reinstall packages/ mounts and storage and make sure your mounts look like this
UNMOUNT/CACHE
MOUNT/DATA
MOUNT/SDCARD
UNMOUNT/SYSTEM
This is how the mounts should look every time before we flash anything in the phone. or in this guide when is said to check your mounts.
6 - go back and install zip from sd card/choose zip/ and find drhonk's T959VUVKD1_Deodexed_U1.zip
7 - after this is done lets go back and go to mounts and storage and make sure your mounts look the same as before. if they don't, click on them untill they look like that.
8 - install zip from SD Card/choose zip now you will flash Krylon 360's Black Ice. after this is done. check your mounts again as they need to look the same as before then go to advanced and reboot recovery. check your mounts again. go back and reboot system.
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trying this now, looking good so far...

I've always told my buddies how great the android/xda community is, but i've never appreciated it more than now. Finally getting everything to boot. I think it was ssmokey727's process of doing the cwm flashes without fully loading the rom that did it for me. I greatly appreciate the quick responses.

[Q] Can't root, can't downgrade need help

Okay so I have a g2x on 2.3.3 and I have tried to root it by superoneclick and also putting the os (gingerbread) into my phone and tried to root it but both dont work. Of course almost anything i try to do i need to get my phone rooted like busybox or rommanager (installing clockworkMod). Also, now when I go into the terminal emulator and type in su it comes out permission denied. Is there anyway that I can root my phone or do i have to do a total factory reset on it? Any help would be appreciated.

All you do is install clockworkmod then pick a ROM that is pre-rooted LIke xboarders stock ota then flash it. Most ROMS are pre rooted and it really is that easy. A quick search of this forum will help you. if you cant find it on your own let me know and I will post links for you.
Charlie

if you could post some link that would be great!
thanks!

Okay first you are going to install clockworkmod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Next you need to choose a ROM from the developers section of this fourm I assume you can find that. I used xboarders stock ota which is completly stock but with root so you will have the newest baseband and be completly stock as far as the rom and have root here is the link to his page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179748
After you install CWM you will boot into recovery by holding volume down and power while the phone is off remember to hold it till you see the little android or the CWM screen.
The next thing you should do is make a backup you dont have to but it is good pratice to do it always.
Now you are ready to flash away. Install the xboarders rom onto your ext sd card or internal just remember where you put it. Say flash from sd card and find the file and flash it.
reboot and now you are rooted oh and when you flash CWM you will have a choice of internal or external sd card I used the external so that is where I put all my roms that I want to use if you choose intewrnal that is where you put your files I would use the external because you can put as big a card in there as you want but it is your choice. Good luck and if you needd help just ask and post back and let me know how you make out
Charlie

Okay so Im in the clockworkmod recovery and trying to install the "tweaked" version of gingerbread using this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158513 and it makes me go through all the files but im not sure which one to install

so you put the files on your sd card right? you install the file called P999_2.3.3_Stock_Tweaked_v1.2.2 it should be the first one that you downloaded. All the other files are add ons and what not. to make things eaiser make a folder called ROMS or files to install whatever just know what you call it and put the first file in there then when you are in CWM go to that folder and install the only file in the folder. worry about the other stuff later when you get comfortable with CWM. You odviusly know what you are doing because the hardest part was flashing CWM and you did that without a problem.
Charlie

Rom manager.

I just downloaded Rom manager and it says i need clockwork recover installed. So i select it.
It gives me 4 choices.
1. Google nexus S
2. Google nexus S 4G
3. Samsung epic 4G
4. Samsung Galaxy S i9000
I have a Samsung Galaxy Captivate i896 (Rogers).
Which one do i select?
Im guessing the i9000 but i will await a reply!
Thanks.

Satstalker said:
I just downloaded Rom manager and it says i need clockwork recover installed. So i select it.
It gives me 4 choices.
1. Google nexus S
2. Google nexus S 4G
3. Samsung epic 4G
4. Samsung Galaxy S i9000
I have a Samsung Galaxy Captivate i896 (Rogers).
Which one do i select?
Im guessing the i9000 but i will await a reply!
Thanks.
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You'll need option 5: None of the above.
Seriously, though, Rom Manager doesn't work that well for the Captivate. You'll be in much better shape if you do the things that Rom Manager normally handles by yourself.

jmtheiss said:
You'll need option 5: None of the above.
Seriously, though, Rom Manager doesn't work that well for the Captivate. You'll be in much better shape if you do the things that Rom Manager normally handles by yourself.
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Really!!! Damn. I just bought Rom manager premium and was going to flash CyanogenMod on my phone and i found a video using rom manager and it seems a lot easier to do with it.
Im wondering if its because i changed the stock kernel so i could root the phone! I put the mtcareys-kernel on following a user post.
I bet that's why i does not recognize the phone.

Sorry to hear you spent the money, but maybe it's not entirely bad - Rom Manager works on a lot of other devices, and you can (I believe) transfer the program between devices.
Rom Manager might not recognize your device if the build.prop file was edited. That could be why it's showing the I9000 option.
As far as flashing CyanogenMod, it's fairly straightforward:
1. Flash a kernel that will let you use CWM Recovery (Corn Kernel should have it - Boog's kernel does too, and if you need Froyo, look for speedmod).
2. Once in Recovery, flash the CM update.zip (you may have to do this twice. If so, reboot to recovery again, and flash again).
That should get you to CyanogenMod.

jmtheiss said:
Sorry to hear you spent the money, but maybe it's not entirely bad - Rom Manager works on a lot of other devices, and you can (I believe) transfer the program between devices.
Rom Manager might not recognize your device if the build.prop file was edited. That could be why it's showing the I9000 option.
As far as flashing CyanogenMod, it's fairly straightforward:
1. Flash a kernel that will let you use CWM Recovery (Corn Kernel should have it - Boog's kernel does too, and if you need Froyo, look for speedmod).
2. Once in Recovery, flash the CM update.zip (you may have to do this twice. If so, reboot to recovery again, and flash again).
That should get you to CyanogenMod.
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Clockwork mod recover. Is that the blue writing that comes up when you press and hold volume up and down and then power? If so then yes i do have that. I used that to root the phone with the corn kernel. Little green guy with a yellow corn a boot up!
I did down load the latest stable version of CM. (update-cm-7.1.0-Captivate-signed)
It says to Place the CyanogenMod update.zip file on the root of the internal memory. But then it says Select Install zip from sdcard.
Also where is the update.zip file? And does it go on the root of the sd card or the root of the internal memory!
I'm following the guide here. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Captivate:_Full_Update_Guide#Before_you_do_anything_.E2.80.94_Make_a_backup

The actual name of the file you downloaded isn't that important. You can leave it with whatever it comes as. The "update.zip" they're referring to is the CM build you downloaded.
What you'll need to do is to copy the .zip file onto your phone Internal SD (the 13 GB partition) at a place you can find it easily. Once you've done that, reboot into CWM recovery (the menu with about 7-9 options, including "install zip from sdcard". It may have blue writing, depending on which build it is. If it only has 4 options, you don't have CWM recovery, but stock recovery.).
Once you're there, select the install zip from sdcard option, and navigate to where you put that zip file. Choose to install it and let it run.
If you're confused about whether you're putting an item on the internal sd card or not, you can connect your phone (including doing the "connect usb storage" dialog) and see what the drive sizes are. Once you know for sure which is your internal SD (13 GB), and which is your external SD (GB based on your card size), you can then re-label them in Windows (e.g. Internal SD and External SD). Those labels will usually stick pretty well.

oops
i was going thru my file manager to get rid of some old downloads and files and i deleted update.zip. i am now pretty sure it was for rom manager or cwm and remember seeing somewhere that it is supposed to stay on the phone.
how to fix this? download new rom manager?
I have noticed lately that when i want to reboot to recovery from rom manager to flash something it just reboots the phone.

bradddo said:
i was going thru my file manager to get rid of some old downloads and files and i deleted update.zip. i am now pretty sure it was for rom manager or cwm and remember seeing somewhere that it is supposed to stay on the phone.
how to fix this? download new rom manager?
I have noticed lately that when i want to reboot to recovery from rom manager to flash something it just reboots the phone.
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1. Don't worry about the .zip
2. Don't use ROM manager for this device
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That s what I was hoping. I don't know what I have actually used this for , I just thought I needed it. I Normally boot to recovery and flash from there. Can I delete it, or is there a purpose for it?
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The update.zip contained cwm and was used during the eclair 2.1 days. Now days to get access to cwm we have custom kernels and we can use the extended power button menu of dev roms, button combo, apps, etc. to boot into recovery...so yep, don't worry about keepin it, unless u plan on goin back to eclair.
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[Q] Rooted with SOC without unmounting SD

I performed root of my stock Froyo Infuse using Superoneclick.
I did NOT remove or unmount the SD card prior to doing this (it was not mentioned in the instructions I followed on another site).
The phone was successfully rooted. I see no problems evident in behavior of the phone.
I am contemplating flashing a ROM at some time in the future (after more studying of the qkster's "how-to").
Will this previous error cause me any problems?
Is there anything I should do to fix it before I proceed?
Thanks in advance.

You appear to have done everything correctly so you are safe to continue. When it says not having the sdcard connected it refers to your internal sd card, which cannot be mounted to the pc when running SOC.
What ROM you plan on flashing sir? That way I may be able to make the process simpler for you.
Sent from my sweet & buttery Infuse

Thanks. AEON is my objective.

Very well, then you just only need to install cwm so you can flash the rom.
follow method 1 of this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14376440
Be sure to first install the 3e modded recovery using an root explorer such as solid explorer or es file explorer, both free.
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andros11 said:
Very well, then you just only need to install cwm so you can flash the rom.
follow method 1 of this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14376440
Be sure to first install the 3e modded recovery using an root explorer such as solid explorer or es file explorer, both free.
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Or...since he's rooted download aeon, then download one of entropys DD kernels (any one...its only for cwm and the kernel will be replaced by aeon)
Then go to the playstore and search "sgs kernel flasher"
Flash entropys kernel that you downloaded
After reboot (may boot loop don't worry) boot into recovery by holding both volume keys and power simutaniously until your phone reboots and you see Samsung logo...when you see the Samsung logo release the buttons
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvic cache (under advanced)
Install zip from sdcard
Choose aeon
Choose yes
Wait
When done reboot
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mg2195 said:
Or...since he's rooted download aeon, then download one of entropys DD kernels (any one...its only for cwm and the kernel will be replaced by aeon)
Then go to the playstore and search "sgs kernel flasher"
Flash entropys kernel that you downloaded
After reboot (may boot loop don't worry) boot into recovery by holding both volume keys and power simutaniously until your phone reboots and you see Samsung logo...when you see the Samsung logo release the buttons
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvic cache (under advanced)
Install zip from sdcard
Choose aeon
Choose yes
Wait
When done reboot
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I want to follow roughly mg2195’s path suggested above.
I did download SGS.
As a side-trip, I used SGS to install some Froyo-compatible custom Kernels (Infusion 2.0, Infusion 1.8, Defused 1.4).
I now have Defused 1.4 Kernal along with my stock Froyo ROM
I used Root explorer to put the modified recovery file in.
I rebooted several times and used the three-finger press, and now I reach the RED screen:
ClockwordModRecovery v2.5.1.3. But I didn't do anything at that screen yet other than exit.
I have two questions before I proceed;
QUESTION 1 – Can I skip entropy’s DD kernal since I already have CWM red?
QUESTION 2 – I want to verify the modified recovery file that I used is correct:
I use the one suggested in this Infuse video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y09p-J_g_Rg
the video links to file
http://llamalord.com/youtube/downloads/3e_recovery_no_sig_check.zip
When I googled that file name 3e_recovery_no_sig_check.zip to double-check, it lead me to this thread for CAPTIVATE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909213
GTG has a different thread “100% working ClockworkMod Recovery for Infuse 4G” which has a zip file with a different name (recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.2-infuse.zip)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1107881
That 2.5.1.2 is not quite the same version number that I see on my red screen (my red screen says 2.5.1.3) . And on top of that, GTG made some comments on page 1 and 2 of that thread which I didn’t fully understand but lead me to believe Captivate is not a match (so he used i90000 instead). All of this makes me wonder if I have the right CWM red in there.
QUESTION 2 SUMMARY: Do you think my CWM red is good, or do I need to start all over again with GTG’s file?
Additional info found later;
I did find the same file 3e_recovery_no_sig_check.zip that I installed here on xda forums in an Infuse thread by h8rift: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1091465 . I downloaded it and verified the zip filename and size is identical to the one I used. That makes me feel a little better about question 2.

Although I've been studying these things, I'm still confused about the next step (trying to figure Q1 answer myself). Maybe if I can understand better, then I can answer myself. The following questions are an attempt to improve my understanding:
Q3 - Does getting the red CWM menu mean my CWM is successfully installed the way it needs to be ready to flash a rom ? (I’d think it does, but not sure).
Q4 - I see the GTG thread was same one linked by andros11. I am totally confused about that thread. Method 1, Step 1 you take a zip (which zip... your ROM or the one linked on the message?) and you rename it update.zip and put it on your sd card (where on your sd card... surely it makes a difference?). And this accomplishes something different than putting the modified file named recovery file into root/system/bin/recovery using root explorer?
Q5 – the only purpose of mg2195’s recommendation to download entropy’s kernal was to get the modified CWM, right?
Thanks for your patience.
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I think I will go ahead and flash Entropy's daily driver, should make all my questions irrelevant.
I'll post results, fingers crossed that it'll be a proclamation of victory.
In the meantime, I'm still curious about above, especially question #4.
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Edited again - actually I am going to sleep on it for a few days and make sure this is what I want to do.

electricpete1 said:
Although I've been studying these things, I'm still confused about the next step (trying to figure Q1 answer myself). Maybe if I can understand better, then I can answer myself. The following questions are an attempt to improve my understanding:
Q3 - Does getting the red CWM menu mean my CWM is successfully installed the way it needs to be ready to flash a rom ? (I’d think it does, but not sure).
Q4 - I see the GTG thread was same one linked by andros11. I am totally confused about that thread. Method 1, Step 1 you take a zip (which zip... your ROM or the one linked on the message?) and you rename it update.zip and put it on your sd card (where on your sd card... surely it makes a difference?). And this accomplishes something different than putting the modified file named recovery file into root/system/bin/recovery using root explorer?
Q5 – the only purpose of mg2195’s recommendation to download entropy’s kernal was to get the modified CWM, right?
Thanks for your patience.
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I think I will go ahead and flash Entropy's daily driver, should make all my questions irrelevant.
I'll post results, fingers crossed that it'll be a proclamation of victory.
In the meantime, I'm still curious about above, especially question #4.
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Edited again - actually I am going to sleep on it for a few days and make sure this is what I want to do.
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Since you already managed to get Cwm red, you have no need of using the 3e modded recovery. That would only allow you to flash the zip linked in the OP of the gtg thread, which should be placed on the root of your /sdcard.
Entropy's dd mg2195 suggested would replace your kernel with a Gingerbread one that included cwm.
I would say to go ahead and flash Aeon since you already have CWM.
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