Ive been at it, probably for 6 hours total. Let me give a rundown of what I have done.
I started here
http://www.simplehelp.net/2009/10/04/how-to-install-cyanogenmod-4-1-99-on-your-g1-android-phone/
but since I did not already have Cyanogen Recovery 1.4 installed.
I had to go here:
http://www.simplehelp.net/2009/09/21/the-complete-step-by-step-guide-to-rooting-your-android-phone/
I followed the steps, to the letter, untill I got to number 15, at which point. I kept getting "BACKUP FAILED"
as did a ton of other people apparently. From reading, I deduced.. incorrectly perhaps, that I needed to DOWNGRADE from RC33, to a lower one, pre donut.
I managed to downgrade to RC29.
at which point I went back and started to process of installing Recovery 1.4.
Well, it turns out the Backup program.. will not work with RC29 I need (apparently) RC30..
Well I CANNOT find a vanilla version of RC30.. I have searched and searched, all I can find is the RC30 MOD software. Which I tried.
As per the directions I renamed update_TC4-RC30_full_xda-dev_v1.2.zip to update.zip.
disconnected the phone rebooted into recovery, then ALT-S to install it.
and I get:
E: No signature (382 files)
E: verification failed.
Installation aborted.
so now, long story short, Im stuck in RC29, unable to update to RC30 so that I can begin the process of installing cyanogen.
I have searched, searched until i could taste colors and see sounds.. I get lots or results, and they are all people having the same or similar problem, asking the same question.
I think once I get RC30 back on the phone, I can work it out from there.
But at this point my brain feels like a melted plastic bag. This sort of stuff is "not my thing" I was able to get my HTC Excalibur done with little fuss, but the G1 is turning out to be one of those projects where you get half way, then go off on a tangent trying to find a fix, then cant get the fix to work and get trailed off trying to find a fix for the fix.. and well you get the idea.
Thanks for any help.
Please god help LOL
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Main_Page#How_do_I_upgrade_to_the_latest_CyanogenMod.3F
Just follow the instruction at CyanogenMod Wiki. Even my girlfriend can do it by herself...
At my wits with noobs making topics in the wrong section.
All your answers are here.
and for the hell of it
here might help too!
firstly, wrong section, this belongs in the QnA section
secondly, email me at [email protected] if those instructions dont work
i prefer to solve issues on a 1-2-1 basis
tengtengvn said:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Main_Page#How_do_I_upgrade_to_the_latest_CyanogenMod.3F
Just follow the instruction at CyanogenMod Wiki. Even my girlfriend can do it by herself...
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I already went there, thats where I started.
Wingnutt said:
I already went there, thats where I started.
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Why? :'(
Why can't people follow simple step-by-step tutorials?
Why do they always post questions in development instead of Q&A ? :'(
G1-evolve said:
All your answers are here.
and for the hell of it
here might help too!
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You know what, this is the exact kind of thing that makes the search function less effective, and pisses me off.
Because guess what I find when I try to search for my problem. Lots of posts of people, also asking about the same or similar problem, and being told to search.
I stated in my first post that I have tried searching, this post was a last resort.
If you do not have an answer, dont answer.
Thanks
maxisma said:
Why? :'(
Why can't people follow simple step-by-step tutorials?
Why do they always post questions in development instead of Q&A ? :'(
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WELLLLL
perhaps you should ask the other 100 plus people that have had similar issues..
The problem Im running into is typical of someone with no knowledge of the issue, reading a how to written by someone who knows it very well.
in that, tiny steps, that the person who wrote the turtorial see as "no duh" self evident things, that need not be stated.. are total greek to me.. so I got stuck,
you complain about that yet you post in the wrong place....genius
and you were offered plenty of advice, not just "search"
mods, please move this
Wingnutt said:
WELLLLL
perhaps you should ask the other 100 plus people that have had similar issues..
The problem Im running into is typical of someone with no knowledge of the issue, reading a how to written by someone who knows it very well.
in that, tiny steps, that the person who wrote the turtorial see as "no duh" self evident things, that need not be stated.. are total greek to me.. so I got stuck,
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not to be a jackass or anything, but if you don't know what you're doing, then you really shouldn't be trying to do any of this in the first place.
i agree...i get people emailing me asking "how do i root" "what is root" "what is cyanogenmod" "" ]
and i just tell them "if you dont know what root is, you shouldnt root" and "you need to do your own research, me spoonfeeding you will no doubt lead to you having problems somewhere down the line and blaming me"
and if you aint tech-minded and cant fill in the blanks, you shouldnt be fukin with ur phone
first this belongs in Q&A, second your not suppose to install RC30, installing RC30 defeats the purpose of going to RC29 to get root
Let me restate this again..
all I need, I think, is to update to RC30.. not a mod version.. just the regular.. I think I can get it rolling from ther..
still with me?
I cannot find a regular version of RC30.. only the mod versions..
still there?
when I try to install the mod version VIA the directions listed.. I get
E: No signature (382 files)
E: verification failed.
Installation aborted
thats it.. that is where I stand..
why goes it say verification failed..
EDIT: im trying to get root now on RC29 will update..
BTW, i posted this HERE because I figured PHONE Q&A was Q&A about the damn phone!! and that mods and the issue im dealing with seem more like something that would be considered DEVELOPMENT.
SORRY
Wingnutt said:
Let me restate this again..
all I need, I think, is to update to RC30.. not a mod version.. just the regular.. I think I can get it rolling from ther..
still with me?
I cannot find a regular version of RC30.. only the mod versions..
still there?
when I try to install the mod version VIA the directions listed.. I get
E: No signature (382 files)
E: verification failed.
Installation aborted
thats it.. that is where I stand..
why goes it say verification failed..
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and let me restate what others have said:
this belongs in the Q&A section.
start with part 1 - method b
http://androidandme.com/2009/08/news/how-to-root-a-t-mobile-g1-and-mytouch-3g-android-phone/
read the whole thing twice, and then two more times after that
there are so many threads with directions on how to do this. the reason search didn't find anything is because so many people are starting these threads. it's ridiculous that the search button needs a search button.
FYI - start with the sticky threads at the top of each forum. they will tell you everything you need to know or at least where to find it
u relise that by going to R30 stock, not mod....u will lose root
u WANT R29, then do the telnet thing to get root, (then cm1.4 recovery if it disappears) then flash the HTC 1.6 image, wipe, THEN cyanogens latest
dont even bother asking any more questions here, start again in the QnA section or just flash stock and dont bother with custom roms
WEll I got rc29 rooted, and have it flashed to RC30 with root.
so now Hopefully I can get the rest rolling.
Ill post any followup questions in the Q&A.
thanks for all the help, smug and elitist as it was.
Wingnutt said:
WEll I got rc29 rooted, and have it flashed to RC30 with root.
so now Hopefully I can get the rest rolling.
Ill post any followup questions in the Q&A.
thanks for all the help, smug and elitist as it was.
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WELLLLLLLL
We are not being "smug and elitist" we just know that when people post questions not understanding how to do something that if you don't know how to follow the instructions you shouldnt be doing in the first place the next post (Probably in the wrong forum) will be along the lines of "OMG I THINK I BRICKEDED MY PHONE!!!!!!!! OMG PLZ HELP!!!!!!!"
ANd being a crabby **** won't win you any friends either...
Wingnutt said:
WELLLLL
perhaps you should ask the other 100 plus people that have had similar issues..
The problem Im running into is typical of someone with no knowledge of the issue, reading a how to written by someone who knows it very well.
in that, tiny steps, that the person who wrote the turtorial see as "no duh" self evident things, that need not be stated.. are total greek to me.. so I got stuck,
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You're a moron. If 100+ people have had similar issues, maybe you should read the suggestions they received. I'm sure one of those 100+ has had the exact issue you have.
Besides, if everyone who had a personal issue opened up a new thread, do you really think any substantive development would be achieved in this forum?
Like others have said, if you have no knowledge of Android modding, don't do it. If you can't figure out how to root -- with all of the tutorials and past threads -- you shouldn't be rooting.
http://getyourdroidon.com/wiki/index.php5?title=OTA_/_Un-Root_/_Official_Builds
For future reference.
Anyone know if any of the one click root methods like z4root work for latest frg83d update?
I guess I'll answer my own question. Z4mod didn't work, so I tried super one click root. Worked perfectly and easy to use.
Lol...I was wondering the same thing thanks for answering your own question.
This OTA is supposedly preparation for gingerbread so I think I'll just wait till I get it before rooting my phone.
dls5375 said:
I guess I'll answer my own question. Z4mod didn't work, so I tried super one click root. Worked perfectly and easy to use.
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I installed .Net 2.0.5x but the program doesn't work at all with my N1 (FRG83D). What am I missing?
you need the drivers for the nexus one...i have the same problem...install pdanet on your computer and it will install the drivers. hope that helps
http://www.junefabrics.com/android/
Hey guys,
I have the latest update 2.31.651.7 on my HTC Hero right now. For whatever reason when I try to install the 2.27.651.6 version I get 140 bootloader version error all the time. This is getting really annoying and I have spent countless days trying to figure this out but I got nowhere. I have already rooted the phone by universal androot. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all of you in advance
Why are you wanting to go to .6? And if your rooted why are you sticking with the stock rom? Honestly man READ a ton before doing any of this. Even rooting.
®parallel universe®
Yes, reading is your friend, to fix 140 go to my links thread.
I literally tried everything possible and I am pretty sure by now I have gone through all the links and threads here in xda. The reason I wanted to go back to 3.27.651.6 was so that I could load custom roms which dont seem to be possible with my current version because I keep getting the 140 error.
Uh........*cough*....ahem. Yeah. Get it fixed?
so does anyone have any advice on what to do? Since getting the new version and the update I seem to be unable to load custom roms anymore.
james444770 said:
so does anyone have any advice on what to do? Since getting the new version and the update I seem to be unable to load custom roms anymore.
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So did you go to my links thread? Click on my user name, go to thread started by me, find the 140 fix?
james444770 said:
so does anyone have any advice on what to do? Since getting the new version and the update I seem to be unable to load custom roms anymore.
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It seems like you were rooted and accepted the over the air update. If that's the case then you may just have lost root and need to reroot you phone again. Try the one click root app in themes and apps section.
Root/Hack-Mod-Always*
Root this way also if ya like....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909258
Guys, Im tearing my hair out here. I have been all over the site for some for of comprehensive answer to my question, but everything I find is making me more confused. So please don't make any cynical "use the search" or "we don't search for you" comments. I am asking for help, not sarcasm. Surely this is the point in a Q&A forum?? They say you only get the right answer if you ask the right question, but I'm not sure what questions to ask. So, Now that's out of the way...here is my problem.
I am using GT I9000, and until last night I was using v2 Paranoid Android on Devil Kernel. I set it up initially with the help of a friend, but he is lost as far as getting this problem fixed...hence my capitulation to asking the forum.
I flashed what I thought was the latest PA Rom, but it turns out that it was the latest CM10, so yeah, you guessed it, wrong ROM. I am now caught in a bootloop and unable to get back into recovery in order to flash from zip, or to delete the data folder in order to get rid of the PA data to allow the boot to continue. I am using Clockwork Recovery, but cant get it fired up.
I saw that apparently I can delete data from within Odin, but I cant find out how to, so I then went to see about going down the root of reverting to stock and starting again, but I cant find a stock rom as I m getting an error 404 on the Samsung site and all the links I am finding for a stock rom are directing me there.
Also, when trying to revert, I have JW4, but I don't have the phone or bootloader for it and cat find them as I am not 100% of what I am looking for, and I am also unsure as to whether or not I am needing a pit file in order to re partition. But even when I revert I will be looking to reinstall Paranoid, so is this even necessary.
As you can see, I have a little knowledge, but a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Right now I am looking at a flashing brick that is taunting me....If there is an easy way for me to get into clockwork recovery, I'm sure I can go from there, but I really I am at a loss, and cant think what questions I need to ask to rectify this situation.
Any help that I can get would be most appreciated...
Thanks
G
[edit] I have since posting this, taken the bricking to a stage further. I am now looking at a black screen with a fone and computer icon with a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark between. I now have to go to stock....please help. I REALLY need to get my fone back in order... I needs it for work. Thanks again.
Hi, i tried to PM you but it seems i cannot send private messages yet.
anyway, you have the jw4 right? install it via odin and before that flas a root kernel for acces the recovery
timberman4444 said:
Hi, i tried to PM you but it seems i cannot send private messages yet.
anyway, you have the jw4 right? install it via odin and before that flas a root kernel for acces the recovery
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I do have the jw4....but I dont have the phone or bootloader for it... thats why I am now looking at the fone/computer icon on a black screen
wylepeyote said:
I do have the jw4....but I dont have the phone or bootloader for it... thats why I am now looking at the fone/computer icon on a black screen
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ok i understand now, instead of jw4 try the jvu rom, i have all the files needed but i dont know how to send it to you
hmmmmmm
timberman4444 said:
ok i understand now, instead of jw4 try the jvu rom, i have all the files needed but i dont know how to send it to you
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I dont know whats happening here, but I posted a couple of times and tried to reply to your pm.....but if you could mail me the files to [email protected] or pm me them, that would be great.
Muchos Gracias Hermano..
Check frantique his post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968767
Thanks
Donovan662 said:
Check frantique his post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968767
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Cheers Donovan....thats one to keep in the archive, but I would like to thank Timber for his invaluable help and walk through to get me up and running to stock again. ****...again Muchos Gracias Hermano.. Much appreciated.
At least now I can get to recovery and install my new PA ROM...
Thanks guys..
wylepeyote said:
Cheers Donovan....thats one to keep in the archive, but I would like to thank Timber for his invaluable help and walk through to get me up and running to stock again. ****...again Muchos Gracias Hermano.. Much appreciated.
At least now I can get to recovery and install my new PA ROM...
Thanks guys..
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I'ts a pleasure to help, im glad to see you have your phone working fine now