I have a broken power button and currently boot looping ics, I will have to jig into download mode, the button combos don't work for me now, and will one click to stock, then need to flash a kernel with cwm with Oden that can use the search key as enter and then to CM7.
My problem is what kernel to use that has the ability to use the key in cwm
little8020 said:
I have a broken power button and currently boot looping ics, I will have to jig into download mode, the button combos don't work for me now, and will one click to stock, then need to flash a kernel with cwm with Oden that can use the search key as enter and then to CM7.
My problem is what kernel to use that has the ability to use the key in cwm
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I searched around a it in the development section and what I would suggest possibly trying to find a 2.2/2.3 rom that includes cwm and a custom kernel that you can flash with odin. I would get conformation on this but I believe you can change a .zip file to .tar and put it in the PDA slot of Odin and flash it. Though the worst that can happen is it fails and you just have to one click back to stock. Oh and be careful with bootloaders when doing this if a rom flashes them I would avoid it it's an unnecessary risk.
Edit: I believe you can use the above method to go straight to cyanogenmod you had to use odin originally to get it on your phone way back when cm7 was in beta.
I think the last DesignGears Cog-kernel (Cognition 5.2?) used the Home key as the 'enter' in recovery. Might that work out for you?
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I am going to activate a new device today. Planning on letting OTA EE4 do its thing. Afterwards, what process should I follow to achive root?
Just do a little reading first before asking.
It's in one of the threads. I'll post which one if I come across it.
The step by step is there too.
Done PLENTY of reading before tackling this. Just lots of threads with lots of confusing steps. Just trying to consolidate this process into somewhat simple steps for the beginners. I will attempt to write out the procedure I follow tonight and post it for the beginners. Any help to get this started would be appreciated.
Yes. I have been reading too and did not see clearly how to root after OTA update
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Can't Find "How to Root from Latest EE4 Update"
I have been reading and searching for the exact same thing - if it is anywhere to be found, it must be buried pretty deep.
There are two ways to root your device. Depending on what you want the end result to be, one way may be quicker than the other.
1. If you want Voodoo and Root, but don't care about custom roms or uv/oc kernels. You can simply use ODIN to flash jt1134's kernel and reboot. It should convert to voodoo on the first boot and you are done.
2. If you want CWM Recovery and the ability to flash custom roms/ kernels in .zip format w/ CWM, You can flash CWM in ODIN and then boot direct to recovery by using the Vol up + Home+ Power button combo, releasing power when samsung logo appers.
Once in CWM flash the rom and kernel of your choice(already on your SDcard) and then reboot.
3. If you want both jt1134's kernel and CWM you just use odin to flash both rebooting in between. First the kernel then CWM.
Once updated
1. Reboot into recovery
2. Wait till you're at the recovery loader
3. Take out battery, disconnect any USB
4. Boot up in loading mode (vol down, plug in USB)
5. When loading screen comes on, you can put the battery back in
6. Use Odin to load the latest CWM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112804)
7. It'll auto reboot and should put you back into recovery mode. You'll know you're in the right recovery if it's yellow and has the option to install zip from sdcard. If it doesn't take repeat steps 4-6 again (On my wife's phone I had to do it twice)
8. Use CWM to load PBJ's rooted kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104634)
9. reboot
Enjoy!
I too am trying to get guidance on this. I am at what I assume is stock ee4 after taking ota from rooted ed1 flash and I DID lose root.
I flashed the imnuts cwm onto phone a bit ago. It is current file updated yesterday I believe. The problem is that when I go into recovery mode via vol/home/pwr I get into what looks to be still the stock samsung recovery screen with no added options. Then lettering on screen is now blue though where I think it was different prior to flash? Leery of proceeding without some help !!
Thanx In Advance for Any Guidance !!
It has been suggested that you flash the Voodoo kernel after the ROM is installed via CWM it has worked better for many that way.
I tried flashing new cwm using method listed above in reply #7 .... after the flash completed the phone did reboot but to full reboot, it did not boot back to recovery. I shut phone down and go into recovery and it looks to be stock samsung recovery still but lettering is blue:
Android system recovery <3e>
Samsung Recovery Utils for BML
(selections list)
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/Factory reset
wipe cache partition
format internal sd-card
no other options and lettering above is blue
down in screen I have yellow # Manual Mode #
looks to me like cwm flash did not take ?
Edit: Okay I got it !! I flashed again leaving battery out during whole process and now have voodoo cwm ....
On to next step *cringe*
Chopstix9 said:
I tried flashing new cwm using method listed above in reply #7 .... after the flash completed the phone did reboot but to full reboot, it did not boot back to recovery. I shut phone down and go into recovery and it looks to be stock samsung recovery still but lettering is blue:
Android system recovery <3e>
Samsung Recovery Utils for BML
(selections list)
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/Factory reset
wipe cache partition
format internal sd-card
no other options and lettering above is blue
down in screen I have yellow # Manual Mode #
looks to me like cwm flash did not take ?
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You have to force the phone to recovery mode after flash, by pressing vol up+home+power, releasing power after samsung logo appears. If the phone boots up w/ the stock kernel, cwm is overwritten by stock recovery.
hoppermi said:
You have to force the phone to recovery mode after flash, by pressing vol up+home+power, releasing power after samsung logo appears. If the phone boots up w/ the stock kernel, cwm is overwritten by stock recovery.
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I flashed again and I am at the CWM Voodoo Lagfix Recovery v 4.0.0.1
I have transfered the imnuts debloated ee4 to the sdcard
I use menu up/down to navigate to selections. After going down to the apply update from sdcard I press the home key to select. It just jumps back up to reboot system now. This happens no matter what selection I attempt to activate using the home key ...
I know I am close, what am I missing here ?
Thanks Tons For The Help
hoppermi said:
There are two ways to root your device. Depending on what you want the end result to be, one way may be quicker than the other.
1. If you want Voodoo and Root, but don't care about custom roms or uv/oc kernels. You can simply use ODIN to flash jt1134's kernel and reboot. It should convert to voodoo on the first boot and you are done.
2. If you want CWM Recovery and the ability to flash custom roms/ kernels in .zip format w/ CWM, You can flash CWM in ODIN and then boot direct to recovery by using the Vol up + Home+ Power button combo, releasing power when samsung logo appers.
Once in CWM flash the rom and kernel of your choice(already on your SDcard) and then reboot.
3. If you want both jt1134's kernel and CWM you just use odin to flash both rebooting in between. First the kernel then CWM.
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Thanks, I am in same boat, so many threads it is mind boggling.
I see that jt1134's kernel include the voodoo lag fix? What if I just want root. Really all I want it root so I can do some mild de-bloating, but want the phone in a position that if another OTA comes out I can just accept it without worrying.
Thanks!
Chopstix9 said:
I flashed again and I am at the CWM Voodoo Lagfix Recovery v 4.0.0.1
I have transfered the imnuts debloated ee4 to the sdcard
I use menu up/down to navigate to selections. After going down to the apply update from sdcard I press the home key to select. It just jumps back up to reboot system now. This happens no matter what selection I attempt to activate using the home key ...
I know I am close, what am I missing here ?
Thanks Tons For The Help
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Choose the install zip from sdcard option, then navigate to where debloated rom is and select
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addictedtocars said:
Thanks, I am in same boat, so many threads it is mind boggling.
I see that jt1134's kernel include the voodoo lag fix? What if I just want root. Really all I want it root so I can do some mild de-bloating, but want the phone in a position that if another OTA comes out I can just accept it without worrying.
Thanks!
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Sounds like you just want a stock rooted kernel you can flash w / odin. Put in a request in and maybe one of the devs can accommodate you.
For now, I only know of jt's kernel for odin.
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I'm curious if we will ever see a one click root app for this phone like gingerbreak? What will it take to make it that easy? I have gingerbreak for my tablet(honeycomb 3.0) and it's a snap to switch back and forth.
I only want root to be able to edit some files (starup sounds) and for titanium backup. AND I want to be able to get the OTA updates without having to remeber all the hoops I have to jump through.
I'd gladly pay for a simple root solution for this phone.
I got mine rooted and after many screwups I stumbled onto a 3 step process that was easy as pie. Read my post in this forum 'How I Got to EE4 Root' ....
Lost my recovery. So I got the VERY first GB leak on this phone the KF1. I tried searching but to no avail. Alright. So I dont have a recovery mode. How? Everytime I do the button combo to go into it, it takes me straight to download mode. I've played around a bit on it and I got it to work off adb but I want to get it back into the volume combo thing. Any ideas how to get that back? I have no idea of CWM works on this version but Im open to stuff. Also on a mac not pc so ODIN isnt an option at the moment.
Please, do not, I repeat, DO NOT flash KF1/2. Those were horrible.
The method of getting into recovery and download mode is different from every other ROM.
I believe it was just holding either volume up and power or volume down and power.
bkoon1218 said:
Please, do not, I repeat, DO NOT flash KF1/2. Those were horrible.
The method of getting into recovery and download mode is different from every other ROM.
I believe it was just holding either volume up and power or volume down and power.
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Yeah, what bkoon said. I'd flash the base KG4 (first GB with the right boot loaders) then maybe drop a more updated ROM on it. I'm currently on KJ6. Probably will put drhonk's latest kernel on it for cwm
, root, & voodoo.
I'm not sure of the button combo for recovery, I use either the quickboot app (requires root) or the Android SDK so I can use adb.
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Vol up+vol down+power. As soon as see the splash screen let go.
But the kf series has jacked bootloaders. ODIN KH2, then odin drhonk's modded kh2 kernel, then feel free to flash what you want
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sorry i was busy with my kids and halloween and couldnt get to my pc, anyway the program on your pc is http://www.mediafire.com/?6cx6u7pphu4b5cd mini partition sorry way off. then you just convert the entire sd card to ext4 which will lose all your data, so BACK UP. then you should be able to go into download mode (battery out plug the usb in pc and phone then place battery in and push down vol. button and then you should be able to odin. i would odin the kg4 rom with voodoo and then from there you can flasj via cwm any rom you want. let me know if you need any help
My G2x is bricked. I have tried following this guide, but it did nothing, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1
I have tried using NVFlash to flash to stock, Flash CWM on it, but nothing seems to happen. This is the result of flashing stock recovery
http://gyazo.com/111d4f87503e91a3cd92b8a803d5bb46
After doing so, I try to boot into recovery but nothing happens. The screen lights up and shows the pure white LG sign with no colors on the side. No matter how long I hold vol DOWN and power, it doesn't want to boot into recovery. I am unsure of what to do now. Could someone help me?
hyudryu said:
My G2x is bricked. I have tried following this guide, but it did nothing, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1
I have tried using NVFlash to flash to stock, Flash CWM on it, but nothing seems to happen. This is the result of flashing stock recovery
http://gyazo.com/111d4f87503e91a3cd92b8a803d5bb46
After doing so, I try to boot into recovery but nothing happens. The screen lights up and shows the pure white LG sign with no colors on the side. No matter how long I hold vol DOWN and power, it doesn't want to boot into recovery. I am unsure of what to do now. Could someone help me?
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You cannot boot into stock recovery on a G2X. For stock you use volume up and power and it just does a factory reset and reboots your device.
You need to flash CWM Recovery. Then you enter recovery by holding Volume Down and Power and use CWM to reformat your system and flash a rom.
If CWM doesn't work then you need to use the KDZ method to reflash your device to stock.
Don't worry it is almost impossible to fully brick a G2X. As long as you can use NVFlash the device should be recoverable.
My phone isn't stock. I had CWM on it, and I flashed PhoenixBlood ROM. When I tried to upgrade the ROM by flashing the new one, my phone ended up like this. I was able to boot into CWM by holding Vol DOWN and power, but not anymore. Right now, I can't even get into recovery.
hyudryu said:
My phone isn't stock. I had CWM on it, and I flashed PhoenixBlood ROM. When I tried to upgrade the ROM by flashing the new one, my phone ended up like this. I was able to boot into CWM by holding Vol DOWN and power, but not anymore. Right now, I can't even get into recovery.
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It doesn't matter what your phone is. Use this method to unbrick your G2x:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1248644
There are a couple more methods found on XDA too. Please search before posting.
hyudryu said:
My phone isn't stock. I had CWM on it, and I flashed PhoenixBlood ROM. When I tried to upgrade the ROM by flashing the new one, my phone ended up like this. I was able to boot into CWM by holding Vol DOWN and power, but not anymore. Right now, I can't even get into recovery.
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Did you install CWM using ROM Manager?
I am new to the ROM scene. I recently tried to install the MIUI ROM, but the text messaging didn't work. So I tried to install another ROM (Dark Knight). Now my phone only boots to recovery mode. I have searched the internet for a solution, but cannot find one. Any help would be appreciated.
CheapCoffee said:
I am new to the ROM scene. I recently tried to install the MIUI ROM, but the text messaging didn't work. So I tried to install another ROM (Dark Knight). Now my phone only boots to recovery mode. I have searched the internet for a solution, but cannot find one. Any help would be appreciated.
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That's a recovery bootloop caused by switching from MIUI to ICS, similar to switching from GB to ICS ..
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29028593&postcount=1
Here is the Infuse toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1702026
Good luck, let me know if that worked for you
CheapCoffee said:
I am new to the ROM scene. I recently tried to install the MIUI ROM, but the text messaging didn't work. So I tried to install another ROM (Dark Knight). Now my phone only boots to recovery mode. I have searched the internet for a solution, but cannot find one. Any help would be appreciated.
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Return back to stock using this: Heimdall One-click Back-To-Stock UCLB3
then flash one of entropys daily drivers using the same method but with this: Entropy heimdal kernels/recovery (this will give you red cwm allowing you to flash roms...if you flash ics from this recovery you will need to do a double flash-flash like normal, then reboot back to recovery and flash again
both links are taking from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
How to get in download mode (needed to run the programs i linked):
1) remove battery
2) put battery back in
3) hold volume up+down simultaneously -but do not touch the power button...don't touch the power button, just don't do it lol
4) while holding both volume keys connect your phone to the computer using a usb data cable (like the one that came with the phone)
-you should now be in download mode or at a screen giving you the option to boot to download mode or reboot system
mg2195 said:
Return back to stock using this: Heimdall One-click Back-To-Stock UCLB3
then flash one of entropys daily drivers using the same method but with this: Entropy heimdal kernels/recovery (this will give you red cwm allowing you to flash roms...if you flash ics from this recovery you will need to do a double flash-flash like normal, then reboot back to recovery and flash again
both links are taking from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
How to get in download mode (needed to run the programs i linked):
1) remove battery
2) put battery back in
3) hold volume up+down simultaneously -but do not touch the power button...don't touch the power button, just don't do it lol
4) while holding both volume keys connect your phone to the computer using a usb data cable (like the one that came with the phone)
-you should now be in download mode or at a screen giving you the option to boot to download mode or reboot system
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This worked!! Thanks to everyone that helped me!
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I was running Alliance rom and decided I wanted to try a couple different roms. I had previously installed Philz touch recovery 6.48.4 and had no issues with it. So I went into recovery and did the 'clean to install new rom' option and then I installed the Beanstalk 4.4.285 rom and checked it out and then was going to wipe it and try out Paranoid Android 4.45 so I rebooted to recovery again using the script in Rom Toolbox which is how I had been rebooting in to recovery since having installed Philz Touch because it's just simpler than holding the hardware keys. I had never tried booting in to Philz recovery using hardware keys. So anyways once in recovery again I once again do the 'clean to install new rom' option and then I went to flash Paranoid Android and I get a message about (can't remember exactly what it said) root being lost and was asked If I want to (again not sure exactly what it said) push su back to system/xbin and I said yes at which point the phone rebooted and now I can not reenter Philz recovery. I have tried numerous key combos including V+,home, power ; V+,power : V-,Power : V-,home,power ; V-,V+,power, V-,V+,home,power and nothing. It just boots to the Samsung Galaxy SIII screen and sits there. When I tried the V-,Home,power combo I get a screen that reads something like "Warning a custom os can cause critical problems in phone and installed applications. If you want to download a custom OS press the volume up key...." I think that is download mode but not sure. How can I get back in to Philz and or regain root if lost and reflash back to Alliance? Hope I didn't brick it.
DuhCiphered said:
I was running Alliance rom and decided I wanted to try a couple different roms. I had previously installed Philz touch recovery 6.48.4 and had no issues with it. So I went into recovery and did the 'clean to install new rom' option and then I installed the Beanstalk 4.4.285 rom and checked it out and then was going to wipe it and try out Paranoid Android 4.45 so I rebooted to recovery again using the script in Rom Toolbox which is how I had been rebooting in to recovery since having installed Philz Touch because it's just simpler than holding the hardware keys. I had never tried booting in to Philz recovery using hardware keys. So anyways once in recovery again I once again do the 'clean to install new rom' option and then I went to flash Paranoid Android and I get a message about (can't remember exactly what it said) root being lost and was asked If I want to (again not sure exactly what it said) push su back to system/xbin and I said yes at which point the phone rebooted and now I can not reenter Philz recovery. I have tried numerous key combos including V+,home, power ; V+,power : V-,Power : V-,home,power ; V-,V+,power, V-,V+,home,power and nothing. It just boots to the Samsung Galaxy SIII screen and sits there. When I tried the V-,Home,power combo I get a screen that reads something like "Warning a custom os can cause critical problems in phone and installed applications. If you want to download a custom OS press the volume up key...." I think that is download mode but not sure. How can I get back in to Philz and or regain root if lost and reflash back to Alliance? Hope I didn't brick it.
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I've used philz but only on my tablet. I prefer using terminal emulator to reboot if I need to. And the last part yes that is download mode. You can always try Odin
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ShapesBlue said:
I've used philz but only on my tablet. I prefer using terminal emulator to reboot if I need to. And the last part yes that is download mode. You can always try Odin
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I figured it out. I feel stupid though. I was really freaking out hoping I didn't brick my phone, couldn't you just hear the panic in my post. The first key combo I used to boot recovery was correct I just wasn't doing it right. I was pressing V+,home,power and waiting for the samsung logo before letting go and that's why it wasn't working. But I found out the correct method is to hold down V+ and home then hold down power also and wait for the phone to vibarate then let go of the power button but continue to hold down V+ and home until recovery boots.
I was about ready to try reflashing recovery via odin but I was a bit concerned about a few things when it comes to that. If I do need to use odin in the future is there a specific version I should use for the S3. I downloaded Odin3 v3.07 and also have 1.85. I know your phone needs to be in download mode to use it, so now I know how to boot to download mode at least. My bootloader is unlocked and I was wondering if using odin would lock it or affect that in anyway or have any other type of ill effect on my phone?
DuhCiphered said:
I figured it out. I feel stupid though. I was really freaking out hoping I didn't brick my phone, couldn't you just hear the panic in my post. The first key combo I used to boot recovery was correct I just wasn't doing it right. I was pressing V+,home,power and waiting for the samsung logo before letting go and that's why it wasn't working. But I found out the correct method is to hold down V+ and home then hold down power also and wait for the phone to vibarate then let go of the power button but continue to hold down V+ and home until recovery boots.
I was about ready to try reflashing recovery via odin but I was a bit concerned about a few things when it comes to that. If I do need to use odin in the future is there a specific version I should use for the S3. I downloaded Odin3 v3.07 and also have 1.85. I know your phone needs to be in download mode to use it, so now I know how to boot to download mode at least. My bootloader is unlocked and I was wondering if using odin would lock it or affect that in anyway or have any other type of ill effect on my phone?
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No Odin has nothing to do with the bootloader.
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