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I've rooted many G1s now and this is something I've never encountered.
I rooted this G1, it now has the "special" spl, cyanogens 1.4 recovery and the 26i radio but it wont take any rom past RC33. It hangs on the G1 screen everytime. I've even flashed it with my nandroid backups from other roms and same result. Am I forgetting something here?
So you load the rom and update it. Does it say its succesfull? Then it just hangs on the g1 screen. What rom's are you trying?
i had a problem similar to this.. my solution was formatting my ext2/3 partition then i was able to flash roms again hope this helps
It flashes successful but wont boot past g1 screen. Also I'm not running apps2sd. I've tried several roms, none of which require apps2sd.
so all you have is a fat32 partition? you have haykuros spl and htc radio, with 1.4 recovery. your on rc33. and you cant flash another rom?
since you have no ext3 partition make one first then post back your results.
steps:
wipe
make a ext3 partition
wipe again
repair file system
then flash.
wait for it to say done then rebot. if it boot loops, try going back to rc29 then root your fone, then insted of going from 29 to 33 go to cyans 3.9. with updated radio only no spl.
you can flash a rom then flash the radio it wont hurt your fone or rom.
with all the other answers up if none of those work, maybe you got a bad download. if the dev posts a md5 for their download check it.
I know there are tons of guides around about rooting and what to do, I know how to do it and I have with my own phone. However, the guides are mixed, some a little old, some doing ADB which I didn't and I wanted to ask a simple few questions to check before I try to help someone else root their phone.
I'm thinking that this process will work but I'd really appreciate it if others could give me a definitive "yes" or "that'll brick it" type response.
Download Radio and SPL update from http://code.google.com/p/sapphire-port-dream/
Download Cyanogen's 1.4 recovery img
Flash to RC29
Copy recovery image to replace the default using terminal after accessing root.
Install Radio update from recovery.
Install SPL update recovery.
(optionally install a new firmware at this point too)
I know there are guides, I've read them, I know what they say but I don't know if this method would work as it is slightly different and uses the new Cyanogen recovery image whereas others link to an older recovery image and Cyanogen's would mean less steps.
you can you use cyanogen's recovery as the one you put on the phone to begin with. the easiest way to do that is to change its name to recovery.img so when you are in telnet just type the command as you normally would. you can install the radio and spl with cyanogen's recovery image just do not use the trackball, use the keyboard and home and back to reboot. also you have to have a rom after flashing "danger" spl because it wipes the current rom. any other questions. i know starting with cyanogen's recovery will work because i have done it on other people's phones.
Oh right, that's great to know and thanks for the heads-up on the need for a replacement ROM david. If it was my phone I wouldn't have asked but this is to give pointers to a friend so I wanted to be more cautious.
Seems like this would work then..
Downgrade to RC29, gain root access on boot up.
Install Cyanogen's 1.4 recovery image and reboot to console.
Flash Radio
Flash SPL
Flash new ROM
Reboot
Is that it or would they need to reboot after flashing the radio then flash the SPL and new ROM? You say don't use the trackball, I know there are ALT+<key> shortcuts so I take it this is due to an issue before you have the new radio and SPL installed.
With regards to the trackball, how would you select one of the options for flashing "any zip on SD" if you can't scroll up and down?
there is a problem with the radio and spl updates not getting written when using the trackball. i have personally noticed it. also when flashing the spl or radio do not reboot from the recovery console as i know that will not write it as well here are the steps i use on someone elses phone.
download all files i need first.
downgrade to rc 29
substitute cyan's recovery for jf's recovery in the flash_image recovery recovery.img command for gaining root access. like i said just change the name of cyan's recovery to plain old "recovery.img" and no change in the commands typed will be needed.
flash radio
flash spl
flash rom
should be it.
How would you flash the three separate files in 1.4? Since it added the ability to flash any zip file if you don't change the name you can use that to pick what you want but I don't think you can select any item without using the trackball.
Or are you suggesting swapping the SD card out, putting each file on as update.zip one at a time and doing it that way?
you should be safe without renaming to update.zip but don't use the trackball to reboot. if it doesn't work just do the renaming to update.zip
When I tried using cyan's recovery in telnet it said it was read-only and I couldn't use it. Any idea why?
terminal su
I have a g1 w cupcake I formatted my 4g sd card did the alt s alt w and alt l went to the terminal emulator typed in su and got permission denied hellllllllp
Sounds like you missed a step before going to terminal.
"After your phone starts up, hit the enter key twice, type "telnetd" and press enter. (Yes, it will start up a contact search, don't worry. Just type it.)"
After you do that bit you go to terminal and connect to localhost. It's worth pointing out that you won't see anything here to show it's worked. You go back to terminal and go from there.
This is a little out dated but it'll help you root. And it has pictures..
http://gizmodo.com/5146797/how-to-hack-android-for-multitouch-web-browsing-on-the-t+mobile-g1
OK I'm in need of some help here and the faster the better as I'm talking to my friend via IM. So far we've downgraded to RC29, flashed Cyanogen's 1.4 recovery image and updated the radio. Next is the SPL but when it's applied this error comes up.....
multiple firmware images
can't store hboot image
failure at line 1:write_hboot_image PACKAGE:hboot.img
Instalation aborted
We haven't gone any further yet, halp.
are you doing haykuro's spl or hard spl? try hard spl if it is not already on the phone.
It's the SPL from here which I believe is Haykuro's.
http://code.google.com/p/sapphire-port-dream/
The current SPL will be whatever is stock, it's the first time it's been rooted.
try flashing the hard spl first then because i have always flashed it first. http://koushikdutta.blurryfox.com/G1RootWalkthrough/HardSPL/update.zip
Alright. Is there any reason why you would want Haykuro's SPL over the Hard SPL?
so you can flash hero and rogers builds. i have haykuros spl but i have whenever rooted a phone i have always flashed the hard spl first, so try flashing it before flashing haykuros spl
Ah ok. I'll keep that in mind. thanks again david. We're gonna give that a go now.
let me know if it works out
OK we had to pop the SD card out to copy the Hard SPL over but now it won't recognise it back in the phone. Is it safe to reboot and go back to recovery after flashing the radio or is there another way to get it to see the card I'm forgetting?
power the phone down, insert the card, reboot into recovery, then flash the hard spl. if it doesn't recognize the card then nothing will happen when you try to flash
i would like to install the Danger SPL i just have a few questions before i attempt this. I would like to avoid bricking my phone if possible.
I have already looked at this and see how to install it. I was just wondering how i would install it seeing as i already have my mod and have the newest Radio. I am currently running CyanMOD 4.0.4 with the Hard SPL. Would i just simply put the Danger SPL's zip. on my root SD and recovery boot and run the zip?
I have checked and I do have the PVT that is mentioned in the thread listed above.
I want to make sure I have everything clear 100% before i attempt this. I guess it is called Danger SPL for a reason.
raysilverstone said:
i would like to install the Danger SPL i just have a few questions before i attempt this. I would like to avoid bricking my phone if possible.
I have already looked at this and see how to install it. I was just wondering how i would install it seeing as i already have my mod and have the newest Radio. I am currently running CyanMOD 4.0.4 with the Hard SPL. Would i just simply put the Danger SPL's zip. on my root SD and recovery boot and run the zip?
I have checked and I do have the PVT that is mentioned in the thread listed above.
I want to make sure I have everything clear 100% before i attempt this. I guess it is called Danger SPL for a reason.
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Looks like your setup for the installation of it. Just place the SPL Update.zip onto the root of the sd card and install like you would a rom. But there is a catch. After the installing is complete, YOU HAVE TO manually reboot it by pressing Home+Power or whichever one reboots it, you can't use the trackball to select reboot. Once you do that it should go about its way on installing it.
Yes you are right. Just might want to put another rom you want on your sd card to to flash right away after flashing the spl because when you flash the new spl it will overwrite your existing rom causing you to be stuck at the g1 screen. Thats when you here all the idiots say I bricked my phone but fixed it.
Also, be careful to be sure that your /sdcard is mounted when you go to do that update. Sometimes when you flash Haykuro's SPL, it won't mount the sdcard properly, without being instructed to do so. ("mount /sdcard" when you drop into the terminal is all it takes). Dunno what caused that... but because of it, it wasn't reading the update.zip file I had.
Since you are using cm recovery 1.4, you can not use apply any zip for the spl, you must name it update.zip and than apply it that way with the option for update.zip, odd yes, but true, I suggest putting back on a rom that you already have that works for you, boot it up and than do a nandroid backup in case of future boot loops.
Hey supreme let's try not to hijack another thread...................
Hey supreme do get the ad here on xda for the goth dating site, if so wow does she got some amazing eyes, if that is goth this days maybe I am running with the wrong crowd
IConrad01 said:
Also, be careful to be sure that your /sdcard is mounted when you go to do that update. Sometimes when you flash Haykuro's SPL, it won't mount the sdcard properly, without being instructed to do so. ("mount /sdcard" when you drop into the terminal is all it takes). Dunno what caused that... but because of it, it wasn't reading the update.zip file I had.
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By terminal i take it as the "go to console" or "ALT+X" option. If so once i am in terminal how do i leave it. Every time I go to it I have to remove my battery to get back to the recovery options.
raysilverstone said:
By terminal i take it as the "go to console" or "ALT+X" option. If so once i am in terminal how do i leave it. Every time I go to it I have to remove my battery to get back to the recovery options.
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type recovery
Or type reboot to you guessed it REBOOT!!!!!!!!!!
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Or type reboot to you guessed it REBOOT!!!!!!!!!!
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He's trying to mount /sdcard. Rebooting would undo that. If you just type recovery it will take you the recovery screen no reboot
um of course i don't try the obvious solution lol. thanks i will try to install the Danger SLP later.
should i do i a wipe before i install the danger spl?
raysilverstone said:
should i do i a wipe before i install the danger spl?
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The new spl will do it anyways so it doesn't matter
Hey folks,
i`m glad to found that thread about dangerspl...i`m loosing to many nervs because of that...
i`ve downloaded the spl file from these forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548924), renamed it to update.zip und applyed it at cm recovery 1.4.
i have the latest Radio, i`ve checked this a 1000 times...
everytime i want to install that dspl it`s extracting and installing very very fast (2-3sek), than reboot, it reboots in recovery...then i reboot the system, erverything is normal...the rom is starting...no stuck @ g1 logo...
the only effect is the missing of some internal memory mb`s...
so, what to do `??? was this file i`ve downloaded the correct DSPL??
Recovery shows "installing hboot"?!
i hope someone can understand my bad english...
forget about it !!!!
only my dumb fault.....
gridlock32404 said:
Since you are using cm recovery 1.4, you can not use apply any zip for the spl, you must name it update.zip and than apply it that way with the option for update.zip, odd yes, but true, I suggest putting back on a rom that you already have that works for you, boot it up and than do a nandroid backup in case of future boot loops.
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Totally incorrect. I've flashed this SPL several times, and using Cyan's recovery you don't have to rename it.
The Ape said:
Hey folks,
i`m glad to found that thread about dangerspl...i`m loosing to many nervs because of that...
i`ve downloaded the spl file from these forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548924), renamed it to update.zip und applyed it at cm recovery 1.4.
i have the latest Radio, i`ve checked this a 1000 times...
everytime i want to install that dspl it`s extracting and installing very very fast (2-3sek), than reboot, it reboots in recovery...then i reboot the system, erverything is normal...the rom is starting...no stuck @ g1 logo...
the only effect is the missing of some internal memory mb`s...
so, what to do `??? was this file i`ve downloaded the correct DSPL??
Recovery shows "installing hboot"?!
i hope someone can understand my bad english...
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I got the same problem I have the had newest radio and flashed to danger spl the spl worked but now it hangs @ g1 screen never gets past it... i am trying to install cyanogen 4.2.3.1 if that makes a difference? help plz
GaMePwNz said:
I got the same problem I have the had newest radio and flashed to danger spl the spl worked but now it hangs @ g1 screen never gets past it... i am trying to install cyanogen 4.2.3.1 if that makes a difference? help plz
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Try using three finger mary (talk+menu+power) to reboot and hold home to get into recovery. Flash the ROM you should have already put on your sd card beforehand since as Supreme already said, the SPL will overwrite the existing ROM...
evry1sgirl said:
Try using three finger mary (talk+menu+power) to reboot and hold home to get into recovery. Flash the ROM you should have already put on your sd card beforehand since as Supreme already said, the SPL will overwrite the existing ROM...
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I've done that and after I flashed the rom it always hangs on g1 screen on reboot... I finally was like f it and just re did everything from rc29 but now like half the roms wont install themes mess up and its all screwed up
GaMePwNz said:
I've done that and after I flashed the rom it always hangs on g1 screen on reboot... I finally was like f it and just re did everything from rc29 but now like half the roms wont install themes mess up and its all screwed up
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Did you repartition your sd when you did all of this?
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Did you repartition your sd when you did all of this?
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no i tried 2 partion my sd but my phone kept sayin there wasnt a sd
Ok, I'm guessing I misunderstood something. I'm a "noob" so bear with me...
here's what I did.
I was running cm v 4.2.9.1 and decided to try and upgrade to the latest version. I wiped and reflashed and got 4.2.14.1 running, but I felt it was slow (the reason I didnt use any other new version), so I came here looking to see any new roms.
I decided KiNgxKxlicK AOSP 2.1 rom looked cool, so I downloaded it and flashed it (yes I wiped first). I'm guessing this is where it went wrong. The rom took 30 mins to finally boot to home (longest ever) but the sweet nexus screen made it easier to bear. I DID NOT do anything with an spl or any radio (that part still kinda confuses me to be honest). I'm guessing this is why I am in the predicament that I am.
The KiNgxKxlicK AOSP 2.1 rom loads fine, but was VERY slow. I decided I'd just go back to cm v 4.2.9.1. I went to wipe and reflash, but the G1 screen never disappeared. I let it load for about 30 minutes and decided that was a bit ridiculous before removing the battery (mind you, it never got past the T Mobile G1 screen). I was, however, able to reflash KiNgxKxlicK AOSP 2.1 rom and run it. This is all I am able to do. When trying to reflash cyonagen it just hangs on the G1 screen.
I'm a noob so I don't know what went wrong or what I missed.
Can someone PLEASE help me out here and tell me what I need to do to fix this. Thanks
Additional Notes:
Can't get to settings running KiNgxKxlicK AOSP 2.1 AT ALL, and a lot of programs Force Close on the rom.
Thanks for any help/input you guys can provide.
Thanks
Do you have Amon Ra recovery?
No I do not believe so, as I am not exactly sure what that is?
UPDATE: I should also note I checked my SPL and Radio, both were very old (as I realized I followed an OLD guide when I rooted my phone)
I upgraded to the latest radio and SPL and still have the same problem...except King's rom doesn't force close when I go to "settings".....thats about the only difference (still slow/laggy, lots of programs still FC)
When you boot into recovery (holding home+power) it should tell you what recovery image you are using. (i.e. mine says v1.5.2 down at the bottom of the screen) I ran into a similar issue when I attempted to jump between roms without taking all the appropriate steps; all I did was reformat my sd card, wipe the phone, and reflashed my rom and it worked great after that.
I tried reformatting my sd card, even re-partitioned it and I'm still having the same problems:
CM wont get past g1 screen after flash, King's rom still pretty slow....
What do you gys recommend I do next? This is getting really frustrating
1st: Check if youre Formatting is correct
2nd: Wipe EVERYTHING
3rd: Re-Format
4th: Try downloading the ROM again. It could be an issue with the ROM's
5th: Check you have proper radio and SPL (1.33.2005 and 26I)
6th: Pray
Try them all hope one of them works for you dude.
why is it that that 99% of newbs are on cyanogen
@Macrophage001
1. how do I CHECK my formatting to see if its correct?
2. Doesn't formatting do this automatically? I also "wiped" in recovery...
4. Not the roms, I have multiple CM roms, one of which I've had for some time with no problems and have re-flashed over and over
5. As stated above, I did not have the latest at first, i did upgrade to the latest radio and hakyuro(sp) spl to no avail.
@zachattack052
We've all been told it's THE BEST, much before even making the decision to root. I honestly thought CM was the only rom available, that's how much he's praised around here and other forums.....it's just what everyone tells us.
Here's what i suggest you do:
1> Download Amon_RA's recovery from here
here is a link to his thread
2> Transfer the file you just downloaded to the root of your sd
use this code to mount your sdcard from recovery console itself if needed
Code:
echo /dev/block/mmcblk0 > /sys/devices/platform/usb_mass_storage/lun0/file
3>Disconnect usb and reboot to recovery (keep home pressed while powering on) or just type
reboot recovery if you are already in recovery console
4> Flash Amon's recovery:
Code:
#mount -a
#flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-RA-dream-v1.5.2.img
when complete, reboot to recovery again
5>Partion your sd using amon's recovery (All data on SD will be lost so backup if needed)
[Alt+P] then [Alt+0] or scroll down using the trackball or the volume keys
follow the prompts, set your swap-size to 96 MB (use the vol keys) and 512 MB ext2. when done use the back button to go back and reboot
The above step will give you the partitions required to run any rom. Please make sure you meet the radio and SPL requirements before flashing a rom.
6>Transfer the latest CyanogenMod rom to your SD and flash it.
I would suggest that you try bbuchacher's SuperD rom (it requires Haykuro's Danger SPL)
make sure you flash the radio first and then the SPL if you dont already have it
P.S. When anyone says full wipe, they mean doing a factory reset, wiping your ext partition and wiping the dalvik-cache. These are the first 3 options in Amon_RA's recovery's wipe menu
what i would do....
make sure you flash the HTC recovery files first before you flash the CM rom
go for the defanged version of HTC
so...(once u have amon ra's latest recovery installed)
wipe everything
flash htc / defanged (DO NOT REBOOT!!!)
flash cm latest rom
ALLOW IT TO LOAD FULLY
reboot (personal preference)
create a nandroid backup for future **** ups
enjoy ur rom!!
j.
airmcnair06 said:
@Macrophage001
1. how do I CHECK my formatting to see if its correct?
2. Doesn't formatting do this automatically? I also "wiped" in recovery...
4. Not the roms, I have multiple CM roms, one of which I've had for some time with no problems and have re-flashed over and over
5. As stated above, I did not have the latest at first, i did upgrade to the latest radio and hakyuro(sp) spl to no avail.
@zachattack052
We've all been told it's THE BEST, much before even making the decision to root. I honestly thought CM was the only rom available, that's how much he's praised around here and other forums.....it's just what everyone tells us.
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1: Go to recovery console and type parted. A list will show up with your fat32,ext2/3/4,linux-swap settings.
2: Yes it does but you can never be too sure.
4: ok
thanx guys I followed the instructions MrBurrito and cqms13 gave and am now running the Super D rom just fine.
Thanks again!
very quick question..
did you wipe dalvik-cache?
Firerat said:
very quick question..
did you wipe dalvik-cache?
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After installing the RA recovery, yes. I was running CM Recovery though when I began this thread, which is why I was not able to wipe dalvik
Ok, let me start off by saying my phone is currently not bricked. I can get into recovery(H+P) or fastboot(C+P) just fine. My problem lies with the last step of rooting when I flash the new ROM. I am currently trying to flash v4.2.15.1 which is apparently the latest Cyanogen Mod.
Now I've tried two different methods and both won't boot after the ROM is flashed.
The first method is "method B" seen over at the AndroidAndMe website. This method works fine and I can get back into the phone all the way to the point of flashing the SPL and then the ROM. It installs fine, but after reboot it gets stuck on the G1 startup screen.
The second method is the wiki guide for updating from original OS to Cyanogen. This one is a bit different using the Android 1.6 base image. The installation on this method goes smooth up untill the last reboot after flashing the ROM just as the other method. The difference here is instead of it hanging at the G1 startup screen, it get's just past that to a blank backlit screen. No images, no android logo, no sound, no nothing.
Like I said before, I can still access recovery and fastboot which seams to be my only way out. I have repeated this process multiple times on both methods with the exact same results. Fastboot keeps bringing me back to the Android 1.0 firmware(RC29) which is atleast giving me access to a phone while I try to figure this out.
Suggestions? Ideas? I really need to get this phone working again.
I am always on AIM "DeathstarsOG" if that is more convienient for those offering up some help.
What steps did you take to flash the rom?
Did you read the steps outlined in his wiki? The most important step is to flash DRC83_base_defanged.zip first, then his rom over the top.
dbl post sorry.
evilkorn said:
What steps did you take to flash the rom?
Did you read the steps outlined in his wiki? The most important step is to flash DRC83_base_defanged.zip first, then his rom over the top.
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I followed the steps on both writeups exactly how they were written. As far as the wiki one, I already had a few of the files needed from trying the Androidandme method. Also, my phone is basically already downgraded to the RC29 so thats another step i can skip. All needed files are already on my SD card and were installed in the following fashion:
DREAIMG.nbh
cm-recover-1.4.img
DRC83_base_defanged.zip
update-cm-4.2.15.1-signed.zip
ota-radio-2_22_19_26I.zip
My SD card is already formatted to FAT32
I set up the telnet to get access to recovery mode, wipe phone, then install DRC83, then the cm-4.2.15.1 and lastly the radio. I do a Home+Back reset after installing the radio and it goes past the G1 Startup screen, to a black lit screen of nothingness.
If you're looking at the wiki guide named: "Full Update Guide - G1/Dream Firmware to CyanogenMod" you'll see I basically am supposed to be seeing a update screen that loos like a open box with an arrow pointed down toward a phone after I do this reboot. Well, that doesn't happen. It just goes to that black screen.
Now I'm not a whiz when it comes to stuff like this however I can figure things out fairly sufficiently for the most part. But this has got me stumped. It sounds like I may have a corrupted version of Cyanogen as everything else I have been able to install and actually run on the phone(besides the DRC83). Or maybe I need to flash the radio before the DRC83? I haven't even gotten to the SPL, and after all this I may not want to.
I've done this process over and over atleast 8 times and I feel like I basically know every step by heart, but I still don't want to just guess at what it could be and risk a brick. So that's why I'm here. What do you guys think could be the issue?
Do not wipe the phone after istalling RC29. nbh file rewrites everything, and I mean it... everything.
Here's your order:
DREAIMG.nbh
Boot, sign-in, obtain root (telnet, connect to local host, you know the shpill).
Flash recovery (use ra 1.6.2, it's more updated then cm 1.4)
Wipe
Flash DRC83 defanged.zip
Flash ota radio, follow directions on the screen, you will need to reboot at least once
Flash 1.6 rom (cyan's is a good one to start at least)
Fix permissions.
Wipe
Reboot
Do not set-up linux swap or apps2sd at this time, it will complicate the process more then needs to at this point, you can do it all later.
Good luck.
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Do not wipe the phone after istalling RC29. nbh file rewrites everything, and I mean it... everything.
Here's your order:
DREAIMG.nbh
Boot, sign-in, obtain root (telnet, connect to local host, you know the shpill).
Flash recovery (use ra 1.6.2, it's more updated then cm 1.4)
Wipe
Flash DRC83 defanged.zip
Flash ota radio, follow directions on the screen, you will need to reboot at least once
Flash 1.6 rom (cyan's is a good one to start at least)
Fix permissions.
Wipe
Reboot
Do not set-up linux swap or apps2sd at this time, it will complicate the process more then needs to at this point, you can do it all later.
Good luck.
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You my friend are a genius!
Maybe the write-ups for rooting should be re-written to follow this as it worked flawlessly.
I started all the way back from step one at the default G1 1.6 Firmware.
Downgraded to the RC29.
DL'd telnet from the market.
Installed the new RA-recovery
Wiped.
Flashed DRC83.
Flashed Radio.(promted me to reboot)
Flashed the ROM.
Fixed Permissions.
Wiped again.
Then reboot.
Process went flawless, no hicups or anything. Thank you very much sir!