Clockworkmod for Cellular South Galaxy S Showcase - Fascinate Android Development

The Showcase is the Cellular South version of Fascinate and is very similar in structure to the Mesmerize. While it has been determined that the Mesmerize files work for the Showcase kernel and Clockworkmod, I was able to get jt1134 to compile the same files from a dump of my showcase. Attached is the kernel for clockworkmod as well as instructions for getting it installed. redbend_ua and zimage are located in the kernel_update folder of zip file.
You will also need to be rooted and have the sdk installed to use adb.
You will need to install redbend_ua first extract the zip file then;
Code:
adb push path/to/redbend_ua /sdcard/redbend_ua
then you need to make it executable
Code:
adb shell
su
chmod 777 /sdcard/redbend_ua
Now you need to move it to the /system/xbin
Code:
adb shell
su
mv /sdcard/redbend_ua /system/xbin/redbend_ua
Take the zImage file and push it to the sd card.
Code:
adb push path/to/zImage /sdcard/zImage
Finally we need to flash the zImage
Code:
redbend_ua restore /sdcard/zImage /dev/block/bml8
Now you can download clockworkmod from market and install the fascinate version of recovery. When you get done you can then flash the attached zip and it will replace your stock phone kernel with the modded one giving access to bln and some other stuff.
Big thanks to jt1134 for taking the time to answer my questions and compile the kernel zip for my phone. Also props to thescorpion420 who I borrowed the installations steps from, since he already had it so well layed out in the mesmerize post. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850898

Thanks for the writeup! And thanks for the help, got this going on my Showcase a couple of days ago... very nice to have the ability to make backups!

Hey, sorry, I'm having some odd trouble with this and I was wondering if someone could help. When I attempt to push the file, I'm getting a "permission denied" error. Any idea how to fix this?

I had similar troubles when I did it... I used Root Explorer to move the files into the proper locations, and Terminal Emulator to run the commands.

Hey. Is the zImage the zip file attached to the first post? Sorry, I'm learning. Managed to get to the last couple of steps!

ShadowDude said:
Hey. Is the zImage the zip file attached to the first post? Sorry, I'm learning. Managed to get to the last couple of steps!
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the zImage file is in the kernel_update folder of the zip file... so open the zip file and extract it from there.

anyone else from cell south lose vibrate?
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Pensacola06 said:
anyone else from cell south lose vibrate?
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You lost vibrate after making some modification?

after flashing the above kernel
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Pensacola06 said:
after flashing the above kernel
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No problem with vibrate for me after flashing the kernel... did you make a backup?

Vibrate is working fine on mine.
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restored from backup, vibrate still broke, even tried factory reset. do you think warranty will cover?
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I am an idiot. I was reading "bml8" as "bm18." *facepalm* Thanks for the help!

Pensacola06 said:
restored from backup, vibrate still broke, even tried factory reset. do you think warranty will cover?
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I'm sure it will... that sounds like a hardware issue at this point

Has anyone tried flashing super clean rom for the mesmerize?I figure since the showcase and the mezmerize have a lot of similarities it might be possible but i dont want to brick it.

Flip260z said:
Now you need to move it to the /system/xbin
Code:
adb shell
su
mv /sdcard/redbend_ua /system/xbin/redbend_ua
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I'm still getting the error:
failed on '/sdcard/redbend_ua' -Cross-device link
downloading Astro Free* right now to see if I can move it with that... Doesn't look like the FREE version will let me move or copy the file. I'm wondering if it will work if I buy Root Explorer
Well Root Explorer solved my issue. For some reason xbin had RO rights.. I flashed the Recovery now I'm installing ROM Manager to do a back up..
Finally finished my first back up..

Worked with no issues. Thank you for getting us one step further in Showcase development
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add144 said:
Worked with no issues. Thank you for getting us one step further in Showcase development
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there's now a vudoo kernel jt posted for the fascinate, mersmerize, showcase and it's smoking fast..

Can someone tell me how to do this from the terminal on my phone? my phone isnt showing under devices.

paullytinkle said:
Can someone tell me how to do this from the terminal on my phone? my phone isnt showing under devices.
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Essentially, you would download Terminal Emulator from the Android Market and run the commands in the terminal. Note that the files should be copied to your /sdcard/ first!
A little more info, since you're running it from the phone (and not adb shell) your first command will be: su. PM me if you need more help!

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[Help] ADB Push Permission Denied

I'm trying to push touchwizcalendar but it doesn't work. This is what I get:
C:\sdk\tools>adb push touchwizcalendar.apk /system/app/touchwizcalendar.apk
failed to copy 'touchwizcalendar.apk' to '/system/app/touchwizcalendar.apk': Per
mission denied
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keep your phone unlocked, run the command and you'll see the Superuser app pop up. Hit allow.
The end.
Eugene has a init script that will have staten as rw always.. Its an update.zip you flash from cwmod recovery.. If you don't have a lag fix it will flash fine, if you do it will over write it so you have to modify...
His newest rom supports both, maybe you could just kang it..
I currently have his mount script on my phone bc im always editing my services.jar and need that ability..
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cashless said:
keep your phone unlocked, run the command and you'll see the Superuser app pop up. Hit allow.
The end.
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It didn't work and I got the same message.
junkdruggler said:
Eugene has a init script that will have staten as rw always.. Its an update.zip you flash from cwmod recovery.. If you don't have a lag fix it will flash fine, if you do it will over write it so you have to modify...
His newest rom supports both, maybe you could just kang it..
I currently have his mount script on my phone bc im always editing my services.jar and need that ability..
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Really appreciate that you are trying to help but I don't have a clue what you said. I'm totally new to this.
We had are First Sleepless Night with the New baby Boy.... Between Trying Figure out what was Wrong & taking turns with the Wife Holding Aries, I tried Pushing File's & forgot adb push didn't work...
Now this Script originally is what I made for the Behold 2, but the Basic still works For the SGV..
Just mod the script if your using the userinit.sh
Using this script you can place the userinit.sh any place you would Like...
I hope ever gets Good use out of this & Please Enjoy!
~Eugene
Download > adbpushGS1.zip
Installing*
Reboot to recovery, run the update.zip to run ClockworkMod Recovery, then installed the ZIP..
Quoted from eugene's post-- hope this helps...
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How do I "Reboot to recovery" and I think I already run the "update.zip" when I rooted the phone. Do I have to download ClockworkMod Reovery or something? Like said I'm new to this so I'm sorry if I'm a nuisance.
Edit: Is it the same thing as this?
http://awdisk.com/2010/01/how-to-reboot-your-motorola-milestone-in-recovery-mode/
Now we can start. Plug your device to your computer and enable the debugging mode of your phone (Go to MENU->SETTINGS->APPLICATIONS->DEVELOPMENT->Enable the “USB debugging”).
Then you need the adb tool that is given with the SDK. (You can find it it the “Tools” directory of the SDK).
Open a command prompt, go to the directory of “adb.exe” and type:
adb.exe devices
You should see your device. If there is no device connected, maybe your phone is not in the “debugging mode” see above. If your device appears, you can now type:
adb.exe -d reboot recovery
Then your phone will reboot in recovery mode and you will see this logo:
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You can go to the market and download rom manager and use it to flash a custom recovery...
Flash cwmod recovery from the app
Reboot into cwmod recovery from the app
First thing to do its go to the nandroid option and do a backup (always recommended before changing anything)
Then dl the link from above.. This is a new .zip make sure its on the internal sdcard (the 16gb one).. When you reboot into recovery (from the app like last time) go to flash any zip from sdcard.. Choose the new .zip file you just downloaded.. Your /system should now be rw upon reboot
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do we rename the adbpushGS1.zip file??
i reboot into recovery and chose reinstall packages because that's all there was, besides deleting ?
edit: i ionstalled the push zip but when i reboot i get stuck at the galaxy s logo
junkdruggler said:
We had are First Sleepless Night with the New baby Boy.... Between Trying Figure out what was Wrong & taking turns with the Wife Holding Aries, I tried Pushing File's & forgot adb push didn't work...
Now this Script originally is what I made for the Behold 2, but the Basic still works For the SGV..
Just mod the script if your using the userinit.sh
Using this script you can place the userinit.sh any place you would Like...
I hope ever gets Good use out of this & Please Enjoy!
~Eugene
Download > adbpushGS1.zip
Installing*
Reboot to recovery, run the update.zip to run ClockworkMod Recovery, then installed the ZIP..
Quoted from eugene's post-- hope this helps...
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So can I just go into userinit script and add this to the top...
Code:
show_progress 0.100000 0
show_progress 0.500000 0
delete SYSTEM:bin/playlogos1
copy_dir PACKAGE:system SYSTEM:
set_perm 0 1000 0755 SYSTEM:bin/playlogos1
set_perm 0 1000 0755 SYSTEM:bin/playlogosnow
show_progress 0.100000 10
Or was it a diff script we pull from and add to it? Also do I have to put anything after I copy this into the script before the normal script in userinit to signify a pause or finishing one task and starting another?
I saw ;fi placed throughthe script alot and im guessing its afinish point or something to start the next set of commands fresh m???
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p()()pypants said:
So can I just go into userinit script and add this to the top...
Code:
show_progress 0.100000 0
show_progress 0.500000 0
delete SYSTEM:bin/playlogos1
copy_dir PACKAGE:system SYSTEM:
set_perm 0 1000 0755 SYSTEM:bin/playlogos1
set_perm 0 1000 0755 SYSTEM:bin/playlogosnow
show_progress 0.100000 10
Or was it a diff script we pull from and add to it? Also do I have to put anything after I copy this into the script before the normal script in userinit to signify a pause or finishing one task and starting another?
I saw ;fi placed throughthe script alot and im guessing its afinish point or something to start the next set of commands fresh m???
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Dont mind the skidmarks...
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I would hate to tell you something wrong... If you use twitter I would ask eugene... or you can send him a pm or here is a link to the OP, you could ask in there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741664
sorry I wasnt more help
Ok so I added that except to the userinit script, lag fix still works, adb doesnt seem to...
Just ran .zip file through clockwork to overwrite other file then just fix later after adb use was done, still no positive results...
Keeps saying
Cannot stat 'touchwizcalendar.apk' : no such file our directory
And if I open a shell and type the same command i get push: not found
Maybe I am just approaching this all wrong and not getting adb set up right first or something...
Can some one just step me through this crap, I can almost always figure this kind of thing out and this is pissing me off that I can't do a simple command to reinstall a damn calendar apk I want and that's the whole frickin point of having root...
Starting fresh again...
Running a fresh flash of vibrant6, have an up to date busy box, no lag fix activated at this time (but files are there from vibe6 and had it installed in the past before nand restoring.stock w/root and flashing fresh vibe 6), no adb push script installed yet but.zip is in root of sd if needed, running version 1.0.26 of adb on my computer and have apk files pulled from deodexed rom that are desired to be pushed sitting in root of sdcard (files named; "TouchWizCalendar.apk", "TouchWizCalendarProvider.apk", "TouchWizCalculator.apk", "ClockPackage.apk".)
Again guys any help would be appreciated as this is driving me nuts and should be slot easier with how some of you make it sound...
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Do you use droid explorer? It makes adb much easier...
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Finally got the Calendar to show up. Thanks a lot Junkdruggler and other members!
what I got lost... What you trying to do now? What do you want in you system file?
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junkdruggler said:
what I got lost... What you trying to do now? What do you want in you system file?
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I deleted stock samsung calendar (touchwizcalendar) via titaniumbackup and I pushed it back.
oh so your good now? everything working fine?
if so glad I could help...
junkdruggler said:
oh so your good now? everything working fine?
if so glad I could help...
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Yes, everything is working fine now. Thank you
Can I delete the .apk, .odex, and update.zip from the internal sdcard?
yes you can...they're not needed anymore..
junkdruggler said:
Do you use droid explorer? It makes adb much easier...
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can i push a boot animation zip using root explorer??
and may i ask how does droid explorer make adb easier?
What kind of boot animation.zip? You prob have to flash that thru recovery...
Droid explorer makes install a one click thing... It adds the sdk to your paths and pushing apps just takes a double click.. Prob more things I don't use also..
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CRT Animation [WORKING]

For those of you who don't know exactly what the CRT animation is, it is the animation that Gingerbread uses when you press the power button and the screen gives a neat power off effect.
Well I wanted this. A lot. So I went out and did it. Just enabled it, and it looks gorgeous on my phone.
Please note, that you must be rooted in order to use this, and on Gingerbread.
It is a straightforward process.
PLEASE NOTE THIS REQUIRES ADB AND JAVA TO BE INSTALLED
A good idea to nandroid before this, as if something goes wrong it can screw up a lot of things.
Installation 1:
Download DX2-CRT-Animation.zip
Copy to sdcard
Flash in CWR
BIG THANKS TO p3droid FOR PACKAGING AS A ZIP
Installation 2 (the complicated, make you feel cooler, hardcore, original way):
This is modifying your framework-res so some themes may not work any longer.
Instructions:
[]Have phone plugged into computer, and in Charge Mode.
[]Download DX2-CRT-Animation.apk
[]Open Command Prompt (or Terminal) window in DX2-CRT-Animation.apk's location. (This can be accomplished by shift clicking on the folder where this resides, and clicking open command prompt here).
[]Push files onto the phone
Code:
adb push DX2-CRT-Animation.apk /data/local/tmp/framework-res.apk
[]Get shell access
Code:
adb shell
su
---When you enter this, make sure your phone is awake, as a Super User access allow/deny will pop up. Allow it.
In command prompt, you should now have a #.
[]Remove and copy files to proper location, reboot
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/stl9 /system
stop
rm /system/framework/framework-res.apk
cp /data/local/tmp/framework-res.apk /system/framework/
rm /data/local/tmp/framework-res.apk
reboot
Whats next:
-Reverse CRT animation (hopefully!!!)
Any input is appreciated.
I am new to this. Give me your input, and help me get better.
Works great! Thanks!
I think everything is working as it should with crt animation working.
Directions worked well, I just had to change how I got into adb.
Great job.
This is awesome, however I'm a little confused. I'm no beginner by any means, but this looks to be outside the realm of what I've done.
When I go into the terminal, am I doing this from my computer? Or my phone (via Terminal Emulator)?
Here is what I'm thinking, and please tell me if I'm wrong:
Download apk
Enter terminal emulator
Type in all of your commands
Voila?
Sorry for all the newbness on this, but I'm dying for some CRT.
Thanks man!
Nevermind, I'm a fail.
I'm downloading the Android and Java SDK now.
I downloaded the necessary files. I can't get the first part to work.
"Open Command Prompt (or Terminal) window in DX2-CRT Animation.apk's location.
Can you explain this step more? I tried right-clicking...
People set up there adb differently. Important thing is to copy file to the directory of where your adb tools are. In my case its
/sdk/platform-tools
Hope this helps
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Couldn't get it to work. Even had the IT guy from my work try to get it going. We couldn't get the terminal to find swt.jar
Is it possible for me to do this through root explorer, all through my phone? Change permissions and push it into the correct folder?
That would be awesome.
I am out of town but when I get back I will try to package a zip to flash.
Are you on linux?
If I can elaborate for you here:
When you download the apk, copy it to your documents folder. The use the cd command to change the directory to your documents folder. This is assuming you have your path files set up correctly. Hope this helps!
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religi0n said:
I am out of town but when I get back I will try to package a zip to flash.
Are you on linux?
If I can elaborate for you here:
When you download the apk, copy it to your documents folder. The use the cd command to change the directory to your documents folder. This is assuming you have your path files set up correctly. Hope this helps!
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Haha, it doesn't help. I'm clueless man. A zip file, or instructions on how to do it SOLELY from my phone (using root explorer) would be all I know.
Dying for this
I think you just need adb.
Nice work man! I'm on my way home to hook this up. This is a good excuse for me to get the Android SDK set up on my home machine.
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can someone make this a file that I can flash in recovery?
I love this animation, but I have a mac and can't get this to work.
thanks
hodges1301 said:
can someone make this a file that I can flash in recovery?
I love this animation, but I have a mac and can't get this to work.
thanks
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I've spent all day trying to get it to work. No dice.
Would love a zip as well...
Well, I tried both download links in the original post and each time it would successfully boot up but no CRT animation. I finally got it figured out as I have the X2 spare parts installed and had to turn off fancy input animations and now it works. Thanks for posting this.
EDIT: I take that back. I had to put the speed of transition animations to normal and can have fancy input animations enabled. For some reason this won't work when "fast" is checked.
Handing out cleveland steamers for a flashable zip file...
mistawolfe said:
Handing out cleveland steamers for a flashable zip file...
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Do you have a pc?
I just put his file is /android-sdk-windows/tools
And followed his commands.
Just got this working. Thanks again to OP. I love this animation. Reverse would be cool. Or like a really old school crt that that has to warm up and slowly fades in. Haha.
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rancifer said:
Do you have a pc?
I just put his file is /android-sdk-windows/tools
And followed his commands.
Just got this working. Thanks again to OP. I love this animation. Reverse would be cool. Or like a really old school crt that that has to warm up and slowly fades in. Haha.
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Do you have to have the Android SDK kit? With the Java JDK? I could not get that to work at all...
Works great!
@mistawolfe I can help you out if you want man
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mistawolfe said:
Do you have to have the Android SDK kit? With the Java JDK? I could not get that to work at all...
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Nope. I just have the android sdk installed. The adb is not included in the dl from google so you have to dl and extract that into the android-sdk-windows/tools
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RTEY0Q97
Then do the steps from beginning and test to confirm your device is recognized
Then proceed and follow the steps.
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rancifer said:
Nope. I just have the android sdk installed. The adb is not included in the dl from google so you have to dl and extract that into the android-sdk-windows/tools
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RTEY0Q97
Then do the steps from beginning and test to confirm your device is recognized
Then proceed and follow the steps.
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Why link to mega upload when all you need to do is launch the sdk manager and add the platform tools package? I'd rather get my software from the distro than some megaupload. No offense.
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[Q] How can I backup efs folder ?

I know this question is common but I read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068193
and he asked me to learn busybox commands then I read this thread which offers an app to backup this folder
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138873
My question :Is there anyone who tried this app to backup efs folder on GSII ?
and does this app need rooted phone ?
Thanks
The commands are in the first link you posted, and yes you need a rooted phone.
I know but I need a way without busybox as It's very long
and I wanted to know anyone used the app which I posted on GSII
Just install the cf-root kernel, it has busybox built in.
Never used the app since it isn't needed, typing out a command isn't that trivial.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/nitrality/com.nfye.insanity.toolbox
jje
peachpuff said:
Just install the cf-root kernel, it has busybox built in.
Never used the app since it isn't needed, typing out a command isn't that trivial.
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I know but the dev said " you should learn busybox commands otherwise you will lose your phone "
Im just going to step away from this thread...
JJEgan said:
jje
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Thanks but did you try this app on GSII
mohamdyoon said:
I know this question is common but I read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068193
and he asked me to learn busybox commands then I read this thread which offers an app to backup this folder
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138873
My question :Is there anyone who tried this app to backup efs folder on GSII ?
and does this app need rooted phone ?
Thanks
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It's not hard, i just copy/pasted the commands from the first thread, but i know a bit about linux command line commands.
If you typo you could break stuff, that's life.
Or just try the app, maybe read the thread to see if other people have had it work for them.
The only risk free thing you can do with your phone is turn it off and put it back in the box
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veyka said:
It's not hard, i just copy/pasted the commands from the first thread, but i know a bit about linux command line commands.
If you typo you could break stuff, that's life.
Or just try the app, maybe read the thread to see if other people have had it work for them.
The only risk free thing you can do with your phone is turn it off and put it back in the box
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thanks for your help I really want to know a bit about these commands but I can't know how ? the topic give url to learn all commands not a bit of them
If you can tell me how I will be grateful
but as you know a bit about linux command you need to change anything in the commands or you just copied it ?
Thanks again for trying help me
If you are rooted you can just install galaxy s unlock by helroz and it has an option to just back up for /efs folder before you unlock. just select the backup option and don't do the unlock. No command line stuff required. The efs will be backed up to your phone storage.
mohamdyoon said:
thanks for your help I really want to know a bit about these commands but I can't know how ? the topic give url to learn all commands not a bit of them
If you can tell me how I will be grateful
but as you know a bit about linux command you need to change anything in the commands or you just copied it ?
Thanks again for trying help me
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Code:
su
busybox tar zcvf /sdcard/efs/efs-backup.tar.gz /efs
The tar command with zcvf takes the input, in this case the efs folder and compresses it into a file in the output location, in this case on the internal sd card, while maintaining unix permissions, important for if you need to restore, this will make a small file.
Code:
su
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 > /sdcard/efs/efs_dev-block-mmcblk0p1.img
Su gains root
Cat means catalog aka copy contents of what you point it at, in this case you are copying the whole partition where the efs folder sits.
In unix terms a folder can sit on any partition and be mounted into any point in the file system, just because a folder sits under "/" which is the root directory doesn't mean it's on the same partition, hard drive, or bit of flash memory.
We dump the whole partition so that if something goes wrong you can flash it back, i know heimdall which is an alternative flashing program can flash back different parts of the rom.
It's best to have both these backups to make sure and to give you different recovery options, flash via a program for the img or copying over the contents in the case of the tar file.
I hope this helps
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mohamdyoon said:
thanks for your help I really want to know a bit about these commands but I can't know how ? the topic give url to learn all commands not a bit of them
If you can tell me how I will be grateful
but as you know a bit about linux command you need to change anything in the commands or you just copied it ?
Thanks again for trying help me
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Just download an app called nitrality in the market.
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veyka, are you even sure that he knows what ADB is?
LiFE1688 said:
veyka, are you even sure that he knows what ADB is?
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Nope, but you can do it via a terminal editor on the phone.
It's just a copy/paste or you can just use the apps mentioned.
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veyka said:
Nope, but you can do it via a terminal editor on the phone.
It's just a copy/paste or you can just use the apps mentioned.
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Thanks guys and special thank for veyka
first: I will root my phone via cf-root
second : I will try the app mentioned
Or
I will make it by busybox commands
For LiFE1688 : I read about ADB but I prefer to do it via a teminal editor
Thanks for all I will try and tell you
I'm going to ask now what should I do to restore efs folder?
In the case of changing my IMEI
mohamdyoon said:
I'm going to ask now what should I do to restore efs folder?
In the case of changing my IMEI
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To restore you can copy the contents of the tar file you made over the EFS folder, or if you ended up with an img flash it via Heimdall
ps dont share your EFS folder backup, as someone could use it to clone your phone
Thanks guys

Root access without dock or computer

Ok...first off i know this is not supposed to be in general discussion but as my new status will not let me reply to the relevant thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216131). I just wanted to share how I achieved root access (without a computer) by using bits of different advise from other users. I take no credit for any of this, I don't know any commands but I obviously have an idea of what they are trying to accomplish. Here goes:
First Step:
Download Superuser from market
Download Terminal Emulator from market
Download Dolphin HD browser
Navigate to the above linked thread in the Dolphin broswer and Download photon-torpedo.tar
Once all these are installed reboot your device.
Second Step:
From the terminal emulator enter commands pressing enter after each.
cd /tmp/
cp /sdcard/download/photon-torpedo.tar . (note the "space" and "period" at the end)
chmod 777 photon-torpedo.tar
/bin/tar xf photon-torpedo.tar
./photon-torpedo.sh (you will receive errors at this point, IGNORE)
./install-su.sh
Reboot your device
Third Step:
Run terminal emulator
Enter the command su
At this point it will ask for superuser rights and you are rooted.
*The reason for this thread is that I had to take bits from different responses and piece them together to get this to work. Hope this helps someone as I wanted give back to the community. Again...all credit goes to the original contributors.*
*Fixed typo*
*Theory - If you have a SD card installed when you download the file change the second command line to " cp /sdcard-ext/download/photon-torpedo.tar ." (note the "space" and "period" at the end)*
*Another hint - Determine the location of your /tmp/ folder prior to attempting root (download a file explorer from market) and modify as needed. Some have needed to use /data/tmp/ *
Nice!!! On your second command, change cp to cd
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HondaCop said:
Nice!!! On your second command, change cp to cd
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Actually that is supposed to be cp. I believe it copies the photon-torpedo.tar to the /tmp/ folder where it needs to be located in order to run. (I could be wrong on my logic but that is what worked for me)
Moxxy22 said:
Actually that is supposed to be cp. I believe it copies the photon-torpedo.tar to the /tmp/ folder where it needs to be located in order to run. (I could be wrong on my logic but that is what worked for me)
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Ooppsss my bad then...
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cp means copy paste xf means unzip. Or something like that
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Dude for this I think you deserve an upgrade...nicely done.. can you scriped it as a one shot magic photon rooting torpedo for market?
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redhatter said:
Dude for this I think you deserve an upgrade...nicely done.. can you scriped it as a one shot magic photon rooting torpedo for market?
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Im sure it could be done lol but im not close to there yet with my skill set....
Thanks a lot! This worked great! I just picked up my photon last night and didn't have time to root via the computer before work today.
I did find one typo.
cp /sdcard/download/photon-topedo.tar .
should be
cp /sdcard/download/photon-torpedo.tar .
(you accidently left the "r" out of torpedo)
Thanks again!
Moxxy22 said:
Im sure it could be done lol but im not close to there yet with my skill set....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17007727&postcount=268
Not exactly one shot but reduced steps.
bigbassbrent said:
Thanks a lot! This worked great! I just picked up my photon last night and didn't have time to root via the computer before work today.
I did find one typo.
cp /sdcard/download/photon-topedo.tar .
should be
cp /sdcard/download/photon-torpedo.tar .
(you accidently left the "r" out of torpedo)
Thanks again!
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Good catch in the typo and im glad it worked out for you!
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Very nice! Never thought of an interanl root option. Thank you for your hard work and creativity
You are awesome, thank you. Worked like a charm. Way easier than all the other methods out right now.
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is there any risk to brick my phone?
argentinito said:
is there any risk to brick my phone?
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There is always a chance of something happening anytime you step outside official updates but i would venture to say that this about 99.9% safe.
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Moxxy22 said:
There is always a chance of something happening anytime you step outside official updates but i would venture to say that this about 99.9% safe.
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ok thanks, n after i root i can just flash a rom on it?
argentinito said:
ok thanks, n after i root i can just flash a rom on it?
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To be quite honest i haven't felt the need to flash a rom on the mopho so you'll have to research that one yourself. To flash though you normally need to install a bootloader and im just not familiar with the process on this phone. I only rooted to access wifi hotspot and a few other apps.
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Moxxy22 said:
To be quite honest i haven't felt the need to flash a rom on the mopho so you'll have to research that one yourself. To flash though you normally need to install a bootloader and im just not familiar with the process on this phone. I only rooted to access wifi hotspot and a few other apps.
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all right.. i want to root bcus i need battery indicator with numbers
argentinito said:
all right.. i want to root bcus i need battery indicator with numbers
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Let us know how it works out.
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*Another hint - Determine the location of your /tmp/folder prior to attempting root (download a file explorer from market) and modify as needed. Some have needed to use /data/tmp/ *
how i do that? in a ffew i will try to root im nervous lol
argentinito said:
*Another hint - Determine the location of your /tmp/folder prior to attempting root (download a file explorer from market) and modify as needed. Some have needed to use /data/tmp/ *
how i do that? in a ffew i will try to root im nervous lol
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Change the lines that say /tmp/ to /data/tmp/
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[Q] Warranty question for T-mobile

So I spoke with T-Mobile yesterday and they agreed to send me a new phone for exchange because of a faulty pin on my connector. I can charge my device but it will not detect a USB storage device when plugged in. I even took it to a mobile repair store and they told me the pin is beyond saving and the board would have to be replaced for around $75 bucks.
It just occured to me that I cannot ODIN to stock! Is there a method that does not involve a Phone to PC connection which will allow me to make this thing appear to be stock? (I am on custom rom and recovery obviously).
If not, what will happen to me if I just send in my current phone with the rom/recovery it is on? Do they actually check? My damage/issue is physical and not software related at all so would my warranty still be voided?
Any input would be immensely helpful! Thanks folks
When rooted warranty void
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Search mobile odin
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Find the latest stock rom and flash it. I think Moped_Ryder might have it. Ill give you the terminal commands to get rid of Root later on when I get to my PC.
Woodrube said:
Find the latest stock rom and flash it. I think Moped_Ryder might have it. Ill give you the terminal commands to get rid of Root later on when I get to my PC.
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How would I get rid of CWM? Or do they not even care about that? Damn my new phone already came!
explodingboy70 said:
Search mobile odin
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I just found out about it actually. Looks like my device is not on the list of supported devices though :/
If I CWM flash a stock rom and stock kernel, is there a way to remove SU and return to stock recovery once again without connecting to the PC (ODIN). I have an SD card converter so I can freely move files to my external SD
Lo N Slo said:
How would I get rid of CWM? Or do they not even care about that? Damn my new phone already came!
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Should be able to just uninstall it same as any other app, if you installed through ROM Mgr. If you use the update.zip method then it wont matter at all.
Here is the code to remove Root. Just download any terminal from the market and run this.
Code:
su
rm -r /system/app/Superuser.apk
rm -r /system/xbin/busybox
rm -r /system/bin/su
reboot
Code will still work to remove Root on any device. I've done it on my tablet before just for kicks to make sure it works. It does, so it should work on SGSII also. You are on your own for the stock ROM though.
Woodrube said:
Should be able to just uninstall it same as any other app, if you installed through ROM Mgr. If you use the update.zip method then it wont matter at all.
Here is the code to remove Root. Just download any terminal from the market and run this.
Code:
su
rm -r /system/app/Superuser.apk
rm -r /system/xbin/busybox
rm -r /system/bin/su
reboot
Code will still work to remove Root on any device. I've done it on my tablet before just for kicks to make sure it works. It does, so it should work on SGSII also. You are on your own for the stock ROM though.
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Awesome! Will run after I flash the Stock rom link I posted above. I am assuming that removing CWM is just impossible without connection to PC?
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Lo N Slo said:
Awesome! Will run after I flash the Stock rom link I posted above. I am assuming that removing CWM is just impossible without connection to PC?
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If you are returning to complete stock it should automatically revert to stock recovery also
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