THESE FILES ARE ONLY FOR THE VERIZON FASCINATE
THESE FILES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED ON ANY OTHER SGS PHONE BY ME
THESE FILES WILL PROBABLY NOT WORK FOR YOUR PHONE IF IT IS NOT A VERIZON FASCINATE
First, download and install the samsung drivers found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779238
Then download odin from here: https://sites.google.com/a/imnuts.net/android/update-to-dj05/Odin.zip?attredirects=0&d=1
Then download the clockwork package from here: http://goo.gl/HELdr
If you have a lag fix installed, remove it. This is my opinion, and is completely optional. But i do not recommend the lag fixes, as the ones that install / work on the fascinate do nothing really, just wait for voodoo port
Then:
Put phone into download mode.
-Turn off phone
-Pull battery
-Press vol down button while plugging into computer
-Should show a yellow triangle
Open odin on pc
-Odin should show a yellow bar with a com port showing that it detects your phone
Click "PDA" button and select the CWMrecovery.tar you downloaded earlier
Click start
This will reboot your phone when complete. This flashes both the kernel and the recovery partition to enable you to flash update.zips signed with test keys. You will need to download Rom Manager from the market and select flash Clockwork Mod and select "fascinate"
To use clockwork, you can reboot recovery and Rom Manager, or cold boot into recovery (power off phone, power back on while holding both volume keys). If you cold boot into recovery you need to select apply update.zip and it will launch ClockworkMod.
Optional: ClockworkMod update.zip file (place this in your sdcard's root, and only download this if you cannot get into rom manager) http://dl.dropbox.com/u/458252/Fascinate Files/update.zip
If this post has helped you, please consider reading this:
Donations! Well, i have never asked for donations, but i would like to ask that if these files or any of my work has helped you in any way, please go to world vision and donate as you see fit. All of my work has been done for me, and i release it as i know other people would like it / need it.
sonofskywalker3 said:
anyone having issues with navigating the recovery here's how it works:
Stock recovery:
Select - Home Softkey
Blank Screen - Menu Softkey
Clockwork mod:
Select - Back Softkey or power button
Blank Screen - Home Softkey
Back - Search Softkey
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For Mac / Linux users:
download:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/458252/Fascinate Files/nixCWMfascinate.zip
Follow readme.txt inside zip
Big thanks to lilinser / dkcldark; koush; humancyborg, namebrandon, geeknik, and many others that were testing and constantly flashing their phones!
And without ludeboy, well, i wouldnt even be able to get into download mode to fix my phone in the first place
Thank you!
I didn't pull the battery, just turned the phone off while holding the volume down button. Maybe I should have, as it is stuck on the Nandroid backup on Linux.ex2.
Edit, spoke too soon. I unplugged the USB cable, and is finished updating. Bring on the kernels! I want to see what this does clocked.
If you do a Nandroid backup with the lagifx installed it takes a LONG time
edit: I have done all of my odin work with the battery in and have had 0 problems
also remember, if you try to boot into recovery and you dont see it. FLASH THE RECOVERY IN ROM MANAGER TWICE.
CheetoDroid said:
If you do a Nandroid backup with the lagifx installed it takes a LONG time
edit: I have done all of my odin work with the battery in and have had 0 problems
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Yes, nandroid backups will take a LONG time to complete if you are using a lagfix. I would start removing the lagfix now, we have something much much better planned for you guys.
And pulling the battery isnt necessary, just insures that new people get it done right, eliminates some questions / problems.
Removed lagfix, and confirmed that everything here works.
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OMFG I have Clockwork back on my phone.
I feel so complete now.
Daswolven said:
OMFG I have Clockwork back on my phone.
I feel so complete now.
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me too.
might have to masturbate now.
kirwoodd said:
me too.
might have to masturbate now.
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Thanks for sharing.
I suppose I'll have to try to find out how to remove the lag fix. I can't wait for some thing better!
kirwoodd said:
me too.
might have to masturbate now.
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LMFAO! ****in hilarious
I am wondering what that something thats better than the lagfix is
Wow. .. Thank you all very much!
This works GREAT! Idk why I did this earlier, and it didn't mount my SD Card, but I'm doing a backup now!!! thanks!
taypotts said:
This works GREAT! Idk why I did this earlier, and it didn't mount my SD Card, but I'm doing a backup now!!! thanks!
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+1 on that backup, lets get an almost stock rom for me to flash back to in case of a bad event.
Perfect write up, I ve never worked with odin and that made it pretty simple.
destroyerbmx said:
+1 on that backup, lets get an almost stock rom for me to flash back to in case of a bad event.
Perfect write up, I ve never worked with odin and that made it pretty simple.
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stock roms can be found in my odin restore thread, at least as close to stock as we can get right now.
Thanks ya'll, you guys are awesome!!!!!!!
So I have a question....may be a dumb one....but why is it called Odin? Is that Samsung specific? The reason I ask is Odin was a code name for the 9550 storm and so it confuses me. Thanks and sorry for off topic.
success
it worked perfectly as described...
i removed lagfix first
ran ROM Manager (premium i flashed CWM twice, just to be sure...
i backed it up in ROM Manager.. when i rebooted to recovery from RM i got an MD5 checksum error when trying to restore..
I then ran a backup while in recovery.. during that backup i got no /sdcard/.android_secure found but it seemed to complete.
I used restore created from nandroid and it completed error free. (tho it did take a while, even with no lagfix (lots of data, apparently))
My phone booted just fine afterwards.... but it did sit for a while at the VZW splash screen. it made be nervous.. but i was patient
THANK YOU!
EDIT: In RM... i renamed the backup that i made in CMR and then chose to restore... it booted into CMR as expected and started restoring... completed successfully.
when it completes booting... i get a system alarm tone that doesnt go away until i use the notification pulldown... it did after both times i used the recovery.
Now that we have clockworkmod we can remove apps as long as we backed up right? I was getting rid of some bloat but stopped before i went to far. Sorry for sounding like a noob
Related
I'm now going to try and explain some basic concepts of the SGS2, in a very simple way, with illustrations. First of all, a few pieces of terminology.
CWM (Clockworkmod) Recovery Mode:
After flashing a CWM kernel (like CF-Root), you enter recovery with the key combination of Vol Up + Home + Power
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CWM recovery is where you flash ROMs, and other zip files. Use the volume keys to navigate, and the home key to select.
Stock (3e) Recovery (not much use):
Entered with the key combination of Vol Up + Home + Power. Not readily accessible if using a CWM kernel like CF-Root
This is the default Android recovery image. It is of little use other than wiping the data partition via factory reset. If you have this, you are NOT ready to start flashing custom ROMs, and will get various errors until you have recovery showing like in the first picture.
Download mode (for use with ODIN/Heimdall):
Accessible on all phones, regardless of kernel via Vol Down + Home + Power
This is where you flash tar or tar.md5 files from ODIN on your PC.
Don't mix up these different modes. Each has a different purpose. So now you know what each mode is, and how to get to it.
Vol Up + Home + Power , if you press Power button first the phone will just turn on and start booting.
Great guide btw, going to be helpful to a lot of people
Knew that. Though I too had to search for this before, so it's good for the new users. Should be sticky so that people don't ask un-necessary questions of this type before they even search. You could also add many more basics things. I may, also, have something more to learn here.
Good Work Mate.
Edit: Forgot to see download mode.
Thanks
As usual helpful and clear,
Thanks,
i would like to make the small suggestion of adding the words "Recovery and Download Mode and other essential things to know" to the thread title (the last bit in case you want to expand on the info later on).
yo
Thanks for that very helpful. can i ask though what is that cant access system/csc/***/system/ error in recovery e3 all about?
Great, should be stickied.
I think it could also benefits the newcomers if an explanation was given regarding:
- the fact that ROMs can also include a kernel which contains CWM (wasn't clear to me first time I flashed my SGS2)
- the fact that CWM also comes as part of an app (rom manager) but that ironically you need a custom kernel to reboot in R&D mode (again something I had a hard time understanding at the beginning).
unrealtb said:
Thanks for that very helpful. can i ask though what is that cant access system/csc/***/system/ error in recovery e3 all about?
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As I understand, just as a demonstration Pulser was trying to flash a multi-language CSC package in CWM recovery. Which doesn't work.
So please don't try this at home, because your shiny new phone might explode into a cloud of Anthrax.
I rooted my phone with cf root firmware and then reflashed the stock kernal over the top to get rid of the yellow exclamation mark... thats when i got that system csc error... I just reflashed the cf firmware and are living with the yella ! Until i get a jig. strange.
Also are there any guides on samsung modding... firmware/kernal/rom info. i came from modding my motorola backflip. it was quite simply just flash the rom no firmware kernel etc... so i feel out of my depth a little. any links or help much appreciated
unrealtb said:
I rooted my phone with cf root firmware and then reflashed the stock kernal over the top to get rid of the yellow exclamation mark... thats when i got that system csc error... I just reflashed the cf firmware and are living with the yella ! Until i get a jig. strange.
Also are there any guides on samsung modding... firmware/kernal/rom info. i came from modding my motorola backflip. it was quite simply just flash the rom no firmware kernel etc... so i feel out of my depth a little. any links or help much appreciated
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Well stock kernel is supposed to be flashed in ODIN (download mode), after you flash that then you can boot to system and use CWM app to flash zImage extracted from CF-Root kernel package. After reboot the triangle will dissapear.
Anyways here is the link to a root guide and stock firmwares:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Hi,
Last night I have upgrade i9100 with wrong version, and now cannot tune on the power and cannot going to download mode again.
I tried to recovery mode with "adb reboot recovery" but show "Device not found" on PC.
Pls, asvise to me.
Thanks.
[email protected]
lek. said:
Hi,
Last night I have upgrade i9100 with wrong version, and now cannot tune on the power and cannot going to download mode again.
I tried to recovery mode with "adb reboot recovery" but show "Device not found" on PC.
Pls, asvise to me.
Thanks.
[email protected]
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If you can't get into download mode, not much here is gonna help you... You tried a jig?
what did you flash?
Hey mate what did you flash that potentially bricked your phone.
am i the only one who cant see the pics in the first post?
P.S.: the site http://www.villainrom.co.uk/ seems to be offline
DooMLoRD said:
am i the only one who cant see the pics in the first post?
P.S.: the site http://www.villainrom.co.uk/ seems to be offline
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I guess You are.
The pictures are there and the site is online.
GlossGhost said:
I guess You are.
The pictures are there and the site is online.
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thanks! got it working now over a proxy server...
I am a newbie, thank you very much!
i'm on xkf1 on my phone. is it ok if i flash roms for ke7 for example?
Just to make sure, you press these key combinations when the phone is off?
allyant said:
Just to make sure, you press these key combinations when the phone is off?
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Yes you do.
Ok guys, first of all I have to say that you cannot access recovery without something like quickboot -or- rom manager so please get your preferred app for this.
I AM NOT LIABLE IF YOU SOMEHOW MANAGE TO **** UP A ONE CLICK APP! Do not ask me for support. Learn something and fix it yourselves.
Next, I will say that AlbertWertz will be making a video, but this is -really- simple.
All you do is click the button corresponding with what you want to flash.
I will work on aesthetics later but for now, it works, checks md5's, and flashes the images.
Problems:
None with my app, however there are sure to be a few bugs on the recovery. Also: this flashes to internal, that's why I included a reset to stock button!
How to fix a borked install: CLICK ME CLICK ME FOR THE FIX!
(Note, you need superuser otherwise not a damn thing will happen!)
Download link:
here
Instructions:
Just click the button that has the recovery you want to flash. It's really simple. Screenshots, credit, and changelog will be posted in the next post.
Wait 10 seconds for the flash to finish then you can reboot if you want.
Please don't mirror
Changelog:
Code:
2.1: Updated with 1.4.3 stock image and the 6.x CWM image.
2.0: Cleaned up the code, added better md5 checking now it won't flash without a good md5.
1.5.5: Fixed md5 hash checking
1.5: Added Reboot Recovery button
1.1: Fixed filename issue for stock recovery
1.0: Initial release.
Credit:
Code:
nemith for the recovery
myself for the image of stock and designing the app
Screenshots:
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This is my post.
dropbox not working i get error 404 page popup.
Also if we flash the CWM from xboxes thread do we need to uninstall it then flash this one?
Oops! No one could have flashed the stock recovery back because of the simple screwup I did. I didn't have a properly named file. ^_^ Anyway, it was fixed.
promek said:
dropbox not working i get error 404 page popup.
Also if we flash the CWM from xboxes thread do we need to uninstall it then flash this one?
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It was still uploading. It's done now.
Also no, you shouldn't have to uninstall his CWM. It's the same image, just simply flashes over the old one. It just helps to be able to flash whatever whenever you need it.
dumb question
which one is better to flash, or can you do both
and then switch between on boot
cuz on my xperia x10, i can switch between, both on boot...
Stock recovery is what you need if you plan to use the unroot method, etc. CWM is used for custom software / firmware flashing...No, you can't switch between. You flash CWM if you want to flash zips and if you want to have stock recovery again which doesnt give you a menu, you flash stock.
I'll probably end up packaging my root mods into the flashable zip. I'll see if cfoesh or whatever wants to package up snowball mod.
Indirect said:
Ok guys, first of all I have to say that you cannot access recovery without something like quickboot -or- rom manager so please get your preferred app for this.
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Hey, wanted to say thanks and wanted to say this: flashed CWM and at first I couldn't access recovey with n+Power, but now I can. Tried shutting down and then n+Power, nothing. Then used ROM Manager's "reboot into recovery" and it booted like normal instead of going to recovery.. then ROM Toolbox and used and "shutdown"... Started back up with n+Power and it worked. Tried again a few times with normal boots and shutdowns, then n+Power and it goes to recovery.. Hoping I remembered exactly what I did but hey, it works like it should on any device now
EDIT-Oh, apparently if I let go of the power button too quick then it doesn't go into recovery... just tried again with quick letoff and booted normal even though I had the 'n' button firmly pressed the whole time.. Gave it a 2 second count next time before letting go and went into recovery
Sent from my BNTV250
Donation sent. Thank you Indirect! I appreciate your efforts.
Update will be pushed out to add a reboot recovery button to the app.
Indirect said:
Update will be pushed out to add a reboot recovery button to the app.
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What method of recovery did u use internal or sd and also I been seeing all this cool stuff on getting recovery to work but yet can't find the simplest way to root lmafo. Well thank bub and **** haters keep doing u on here and people will soon realize what's the real deal. But thanks again. Just been lurking till its the moment to unwrap that baby and be in love
Sent from my PG86100-EVO3D-using Tapatalk Born Jan 5th 84 and still getting it in eeee
As requested, i have cleaned this thread.
Peace!
Indirect said:
Update will be pushed out to add a reboot recovery button to the app.
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Thanks again for another great project Indirect, i will wait until the update i trust more in you at the time of releasing such of complex things, though i dont know if its possible yet but have you think about a menu for normal reboot, hot reboot, reboot to recovery and shutdown when you long press power button instead of cancel and shutdown options? that would be an awesome project. Take it as a proposal/request to anyone that can help in make it possible .
Peace!
~ Veronica
Edit: I just realized that all the signature pics went down, weird my twitter logo disappear ... now they are back lmao
Update was just published, same link, just download it.
lavero.burgos said:
Thanks again for another great project Indirect, i will wait until the update i trust more in you at the time of releasing such of complex things, though i dont know if its possible yet but have you think about a menu for normal reboot, hot reboot, reboot to recovery and shutdown when you long press power button instead of cancel and shutdown options? that would be an awesome project. Take it as a proposal/request to anyone that can help in make it possible .
Peace!
~ Veronica
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Yes I have that on my Asus transformer, like you say it has all the different options in one popup menu. Much more straight forward
Thing is, if it's a sizeable thing to code, is it going to be worthwhile considering cm7/9 is hopefully not far away ?
I know CM9 development seems to have halted (nothing updated on OP in a decent while) but it could still be a lot of work for something that will only be used for a very short period of time.
technically, i should be able to use this to flash back to "complete stock" (including removing cwm)?
It's used to either flash over stock recovery, or over CWM. Depending on which option you choose. It's the same process, just different files. That's it.
Fantastic work. You've made it easy to do and I thank you!
Sent from my ADR6300 using xda premium
Working with a net--restore is working!
Many thanks to bauwks, nemith, goncezilla, and indirect for bringing clockwork mod to the NT. I'm a thorough-going noob and always will be, so I've been waiting for a custom recovery so I could have a nandroid backup to save my hide (and my ui) when I go a-themin'.
For example, I just hacked up my framework-res to try to get rid of some horrible list separators, which of course completely broke the tablet. Power-N, restore from internal sd card, and I'm ready to break things again.
Thanks!
y won't it root?
anyone can understand what i am missing?
Running 2.2.
thank you !!!
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Try another program
Try this program http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739300
Download it. Exract it. Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled on your phone. Run the one click root application from your pc you've just downloaded. The application will install the update.zip...Then your phone will reboot into recovery. Make sure you click "Reinstall Packages" in recovery. Use Volume keys to move up or down...and the power button to make your selection.
Merio90 said:
Try this program http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739300
Download it. Exract it. Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled on your phone. Run the one click root application from your pc you've just downloaded. The application will install the update.zip...Then your phone will reboot into recovery. Make sure you click "Reinstall Packages" in recovery. Use Volume keys to move up or down...and the power button to make your selection.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH! Once I hit "re install packages" i am getting an ERROR saying:
E: signature verification failed
Intallation aborted"
Any idea why?
Thanks a million
It may be because you are on 2.2. Are you able to use your phone? Or did it get bricked? If so i am totally sorry. But i will be more than glad to help you start from scratch. That is...go back to 2.1 and run the one click program you've just installed. That is how i rooted my vibrant. Just let me know if everything is ok...sorry i shouldve told you that this program was for 2.1.
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One other thing...are you trying to root to install a custom rom or just to gain root access?
Merio90 said:
It may be because you are on 2.2. Are you able to use your phone? Or did it get bricked? If so i am totally sorry. But i will be more than glad to help you start from scratch. That is...go back to 2.1 and run the one click program you've just installed. That is how i rooted my vibrant. Just let me know if everything is ok...sorry i shouldve told you that this program was for 2.1.
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One other thing...are you trying to root to install a custom rom or just to gain root access?
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Thank you thank you !
I have assumed that it had something to do with 2.2. Googled the google out of it.
ODINing into 2.1 NOW
will update!
Thanks a mill
UPDATE: GOT IT !!!!!!! I GOT ROOT !
Now - how do I get CWM?
Check to see if you have the super user app installed. If so then you are rooted. Then proceed by downloading rom manager from the android market. Once rom manager is downloaded "allow" any permissions that it is requesting. Then click on install clockwork recovery. Then look for your device once it tells you to. Then you can reboot to recovery from rom manager or by using the 3 button combo.
Merio90 said:
Check to see if you have the super user app installed. If so then you are rooted. Then proceed by downloading rom manager from the android market. Once rom manager is downloaded "allow" any permissions that it is requesting. Then click on install clockwork recovery. Then look for your device once it tells you to. Then you can reboot to recovery from rom manager or by using the 3 button combo.
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So easy! My friend, you have saved me tons and tons of time!!!
Thanks so much !!!!
Glad i could help if you have any further questions feel free to ask. I wont be on these forums for quite long as i bricked my vibrant earlier . I am now on ebay looking for a new phone. Galaxy nexus i hope but im still looking.
Merio90 said:
Glad i could help if you have any further questions feel free to ask. I wont be on these forums for quite long as i bricked my vibrant earlier . I am now on ebay looking for a new phone. Galaxy nexus i hope but im still looking.
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I have a brand new sealed Galaxy Nexus for sale
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/mob/2914496449.html
Thanks for the offer but i am still debating on whether i should try and fix my vibrant or buy a new phone. I am just waiting to see if anyone replies to the thread i just created earlier.
Further help
couldn't install Rom Manager since using 2.1 Eclair (not compatible?)
Tried regular way of installing CWM
why is this happening:
I dont think you can flash a recovery CWM from heimdell or odin. Only way i know of is from rom manager. Rom manager should be compatible on 2.1. Are you sure you are rooted. If you don't have the super user app installed well you don't have root access. Super user app shouldve installed automatically once you ran the one click program from earlier. Easiest way to install CWM is from rom manager.
must be your lucky day.
1. download attachment
2. place it on your SDcard
3. rename the attachment to update.zip
4. get to 2e recovery using 3 button combo
5. re-install package, if it goes back to 2e recovery, re-install packages again
6. you should see the green CWM.
7. flash away?
cheers.
xtone said:
must be your lucky day.
1. download attachment
2. place it on your SDcard
3. rename the attachment to update.zip
4. get to 2e recovery using 3 button combo
5. re-install package, if it goes back to 2e recovery, re-install packages again
6. you should see the green CWM.
7. flash away?
cheers.
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GENIUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sheer JOY !!!!!
THANK YOU !!!!!
EDIT: good for you!
i actually have a newer version, but it's untested as i haven't had to odin as far back as jfd for almost a year and half now. so yea, i didn't wanna make you my guinea pig
xtone said:
did it work?
I actually have a newer version, but it's untested as i haven't had to odin as far back as jfd for almost a year and half now. So yea, i didn't wanna make you my guinea pig
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it worked !!!!!
one last tip: always keep the update.zip in your sdcard.
and if your ever odin back to JFD again, just go straight to 2e recovery and re-install packages, and flash away, NO ROOT NEEDED.
cheers.
OK. I am having the same issue. This used to be my phone. Gave it to my mom about 6 months ago. Got her a Sensation XE so she gave it back. It was rooted and running CM7 prior to giving it to her. Flashed it back to Eclair via Odin, updated to Froyo via Keiss than gave it to her.
Went to root via the update.zip process and low and behold got E:signature verification failed. Tried Super One Click - same result.
Odin'd back to 2.1. Can't get Rom Manager on the phone. Not in the market. Downloaded the apk and get a parsing issue. BTW, root via update worked on 2.1. Decided it was a bad flash via Odin so I repeated the whole process just to get stuck back at can't root with 2.2 and can't get access to CWM via 2.1.
Sooooooo...... now what? Never had an issue rooting ANY phone so far.
What gives and help!?
If you want to root your phone, click on my signature and download the SuperUser.zip, rename it to Update.zip and put it on your internal card. Boot into recovery and hit Reinstall Packages (twice maybe) and then reboot it. You will see a SU icon in the app tray and you will be rooted but still be on 2.1.
If you want CWR recvovery, see 6 posts up. Xtone has it all mapped out for you. Just follow his instructions and you are good to go. Note: If you are using this method, you will need a custom ROM to flash after it reboots from stck (blue) to CWR (green) rocovery.
Koush is not supporting CWR for Eclair anymore so that is why you are seeing it in the market when you are on 2.1
Grabbed the file from your signature. BUT...
Still getting:
-- Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
Any thoughts? Like I said. I have already ran through the steps. Any chance anyone has a link to Rom Manager that is still supported in Eclair? This is irritating in the fact that I can root in 2.1 but not get access to CWM and get access to CWM and NOT root in 2.2. Again, this is just a "putzing around" phone and not a big issue but if someone else is having this issue, it warrents a looksy. I am not new to rooting and I know how to do this it is just taking WAY to long.
Update: Got it. Read the next post for file links and instructions. Ha, this makes me look nooby :-(
I flashed ICS vwith KIES last night, this morning i was just trying to flash the CWM Odin file, then was going to root using the files suggested from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28559853&postcount=79
Odin is showing that the install passes, but i can't enter CWM...??
reboot while holding vol + and - together until you see the CWM screen?
You might need to provide more info.
what exactly happens when from power off you hold volume up/down and power button at the same time?
i'd reflash the cwm.
My mistake! i thought it was only the Vol + button, not both.
Thing is, there are so many people talking about how to install CWM, but it was hard when i searched to get good info on how to boot into CWM recovery mode.
Thanks and sorry for the dumb problem
Here's braways CWM recovery boot App. No need to turn the phone off anymore. Forget holding buttons!
http://db.tt/QFW5l5Wy
Install like a regular app. Download APK file and open it. Once installed, open the app and you should see this.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
NOTE user:
"take a deep breath, make sure to get a good look at it, relax and slowly take it in, the size is overwhelming at first but you will have a happy ending afterwards".
Woman:
:O
TWRP has great built in GUI functions built right into recovery. Tomorrow we will be updating to 2.2 with a working keyboard in recovery. For those interested in the current release please visit http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/96
I went with GooManager after havin issues with CWM before it was stable (guessing it is now?). I find it easier to navigate and a little better organized for my tastes.
Dillsnik said:
I flashed ICS vwith KIES last night, this morning i was just trying to flash the CWM Odin file, then was going to root using the files suggested from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28559853&postcount=79
Odin is showing that the install passes, but i can't enter CWM...??
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Make sure you have good CWM file. cwm-i717-120305.tar.md5 is the one I used (Non-Touch)
I hold power + Volume rocker (center), wait for reboot, let is buzz a couple times, let go of power - hold volume, samsung logo, hold volume for another 2-3 seconds, let go of volume ... into CWM it goes.
PHONE MUST BE POWERED OFF
HOLD both + - volumes buttons in....then
HOLD power on until it vibrates and logo appears.
LET OFF Volumes buttons.....enter CWM
SKyRocKeting727 said:
Here's braways CWM recovery boot App. No need to turn the phone off anymore. Forget holding buttons!
http://db.tt/QFW5l5Wy
Install like a regular app. Download APK file and open it. Once installed, open the app and you should see this.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
NOTE user:
"take a deep breath, make sure to get a good look at it, relax and slowly take it in, the size is overwhelming at first but you will have a happy ending afterwards".
Woman:
:O
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How do you install this?
Download it from the link I posted. Go to your download folder and click on the file. It should prompt to install. Click install.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
NOTE user:
"take a deep breath, make sure to get a good look at it, relax and slowly take it in, the size is overwhelming at first but you will have a happy ending afterwards".
Woman:
:O
Thanks. I figured it out.
Ok, I installed CWM through odin, it passed. when i boot into recovery, I get the 3e stock recovery.
I tried odin again 4 times with a couple of version of CWM (my counter says 4 to prove it), but booting into recovery always takes me to 3e stock. what am I missing?
I have a Rogers Note, just upgraded to ICS this morning.
zaptor99 said:
Ok, I installed CWM through odin, it passed. when i boot into recovery, I get the 3e stock recovery.
I tried odin again 4 times with a couple of version of CWM (my counter says 4 to prove it), but booting into recovery always takes me to 3e stock. what am I missing?
I have a Rogers Note, just upgraded to ICS this morning.
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Same on Telus version.
zaptor99 said:
Ok, I installed CWM through odin, it passed. when i boot into recovery, I get the 3e stock recovery.
I tried odin again 4 times with a couple of version of CWM (my counter says 4 to prove it), but booting into recovery always takes me to 3e stock. what am I missing?
I have a Rogers Note, just upgraded to ICS this morning.
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Yup add me to the list, it booted once into cwm and then 3e every time no matter what I do
Tearrek said:
Yup add me to the list, it booted once into cwm and then 3e every time no matter what I do
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It seams there is a script re-installing 3m recovery during a normal startup (probably /system/etc/install-recover.sh). I found a work around:
Copy rooting zip to your storage. After you flash CWM through Odin, the phone will reboot automatically. DON'T let it reboot! As soon as it turns off, take the battery out. Now, put the battery back and start the phone in Recovery mode (Volume + an - and PWR) - it will start CWM. Install Root or do a backup. Restart normally - it will put 3m recovery back.
I'll test renaming the script for a permanent solution...
aleks07 said:
It seams there is a script re-installing 3m recovery during a normal startup (probably /system/etc/install-recover.sh). I found a work around:
Copy rooting zip to your storage. After you flash CWM through Odin, the phone will reboot automatically. DON'T let it reboot! As soon as it turns off, take the battery out. Now, put the battery back and start the phone in Recovery mode (Volume + an - and PWR) - it will start CWM. Install Root or do a backup. Restart normally - it will put 3m recovery back.
I'll test renaming the script for a permanent solution...
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I did as you suggested and I got root. I then went and renamed install_recovery.sh in /etc, I then had to install CWM one more time through odin and now it seems permanent and with root.
Can you detail how you renamed the file? I too have this problem.
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big_mac_69 said:
Can you detail how you renamed the file? I too have this problem.
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You need to Root first (as described above). After that use Root explorer or similar app to rename the install-recovery.sh file to something like install-recovery.sh.bkp.
aleks07 said:
You need to Root first (as described above). After that use Root explorer or similar app to rename the install-recovery.sh file to something like install-recovery.sh.bkp.
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Worked great! Have root and CWM. Curious if only non AT&T Notes have this issue. Do you have an AT&T Note?
Hello,
Could you pls help a noob with a rooting problem? I attempted to root my ICS AT&T Galaxy Note i-717 using Odin3 v 1.85 and a pda.tar file. Prior to that, I had checked and confirmed the USB drivers are installed (I have Kies software installed on the PC. However, folliwing the succesful flash of pda.tar I got the phone stuck at the Samsung screen. I could still get to the download screen. However, the phone would not go pass that screen. Can you pls tell me what I did wrong/guide me w simple steps on how to fix the phone and finish the root? I have the read many different root treads but I find them confusing. Treads are ponting at different files to be frashed/installed on the phone. Thanks very much.
This happens from time to time...don't worry.
Reboot phone in download mode, connect phone, reflash kernel.
A few things: use stock samsung cable. Use back of computer usb port. Reboot computer before you try again. Re download the kernel to be sure your file is not corrupted. Make sure phone battery is more than 80%.
re:
rangercaptain said:
This happens from time to time...don't worry.
Reboot phone in download mode, connect phone, reflash kernel.
A few things: use stock samsung cable. Use back of computer usb port. Reboot computer before you try again. Re download the kernel to be sure your file is not corrupted. Make sure phone battery is more than 80%.
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Rangercaptain,
Thanks very much. Where can I get the kernel from and which one/which file do I need to flash? Also, how do I flash it? Do I use Odin or another method? Again Thanks a lot!
ptanev said:
Rangercaptain,
Thanks very much. Where can I get the kernel from and which one/which file do I need to flash? Also, how do I flash it? Do I use Odin or another method? Again Thanks a lot!
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Follow the part one instructions in the first post. Read twice click once. Take your time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24539068
Make sire lies is closed
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
Nolenm04 said:
Make sire lies is closed
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Make sure Kies is closed
Yes, good suggestion. I would reboot the computer, put the phone in download, open Odin3, then plug in phone.
All that is well explained in the thread.
Problem solved
rangercaptain said:
Make sure Kies is closed
Yes, good suggestion. I would reboot the computer, put the phone in download, open Odin3, then plug in phone.
All that is well explained in the thread.
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All,
Thanks very much for your help! I fugured it out and am now up and running!
I ended up flashing rooted Stock ICS ROM from FJ!
Thanks very much to all of you and FJ!
rangercaptain said:
Make sure Kies is closed
Yes, good suggestion. I would reboot the computer, put the phone in download, open Odin3, then plug in phone.
All that is well explained in the thread.
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Oh snap lol just noticed I misspelled half of that oops
Sent from my SGH-I717 using xda premium
Nolenm04 said:
Oh snap lol just noticed I misspelled half of that oops
Sent from my SGH-I717 using xda premium
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I liked it....:laugh:.....:good:
I thought it was drunk-xda-ing.
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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rangercaptain said:
I thought it was drunk-xda-ing.
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rangercaptain said:
I thought it was drunk-xda-ing.
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Lol
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Stuck at Samsung
I have the same issue tho have tried troubleshooting and could really use some extra help.
Updated to ATT stock ICS update a few months ago. Everything workin fine.
Wanted to root it so I could back everything up not to lose anything when moving to JB.
Rooted by flashing Da_G's pda.tar, reboot, and then flashed 2.3.3.0 TWRP
Noticed it was stuck at Samsung.
Here's where I'm kickin myself because I should have backed it up before all this, but I waited because I figured root doesn't wipe data!
Entered TWRP, backed up.
Now what I've tried to fix it... and failed
1. Reflashed pda.tar about 5 times
2. Found a stock pda "pda-odin-att-stock.tar", flashed (fixed) but it's stock setup and contacts and other google services don't work, lost homescreen icon placement and all other settings.
3. TWRP: Restore all = stuck at Samsung again
4. Repeat 2 and Restore only System
5. Repeat 2 and Restore only Data
6. Repeat 2 and flash pda.tar = boots, but same thing with it all stock, so I restore and it's stuck again.
It's my wife's phone and she has contacts that aren't saved in Google, to-do lists saved in app data files, and to be honest, she said everything better be exactly the same after updating (which I promised it would be since the plan was to root, backup, update, and restore), so I'm kinda trying to save my hide. PLEASE HELP me save my ass ha!
Other things to note: I just rooted a new phone about 30mins prior with the exact same root and TWRP files and it went very smooth, no issues.
Using a Samsung original cable on a laptop. Phone Battery was ~30% when I did all the steps, but since then read that battery should be higher so swapped out to fully charged battery and retried the steps.
Using the root kernel you did, basically flashed a Gingerbread kernel over an ICS rom. (Doesn't work)
Your best bet at this point, is too flash a rooted ICS build from bigfau ...(located in the super thread stock section)
Just flash using TWRP ....BUT !!!
make sure you wipe the dalvik cache, system cache, and system before flashing the rooted ICS build.
Once the rom is flashed, you will be stock and rooted.
Regarding data you have lost with no backup....start begging forgiveness now ....it's gone ....g
gregsarg said:
Using the root kernel you did, basically flashed a Gingerbread kernel over an ICS rom. (Doesn't work)
Your best bet at this point, is too flash a rooted ICS build from bigfau ...(located in the super thread stock section)
Just flash using TWRP ....BUT !!!
make sure you wipe the dalvik cache, system cache, and system before flashing the rooted ICS build.
Once the rom is flashed, you will be stock and rooted.
Regarding data you have lost with no backup....start begging forgiveness now ....it's gone ....g
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Wouldn't I be able to just flash an ICS Kernel to undo the GB kernel and set things straight? Or is the whole thing ruined already?
I have the data/app and data/data files. If all's really lost, I'll just put JB on it. If I copy the data/app and data/data files onto the new image will all the apps with their settings/data be restored at least?
Yes, flash the correct kernel.
I think what happened to me is the OS got deleted cuz once I flashed a rom I was good to go!