[Q] Stuck in rom manager recovery screen - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Straight to the point:
1. Installed 2.1 stock ROM
2. Rooted and enabled side loading
3. Installed ROM Manager and busy box
4. Copied a 2.2 variant ROM to root folder on SD card
5. Installed 2.2
6. Booted into 2.2, made all the customizations
7. Went back into recovery mode to take a backup
8. Now it is stuck in recovery mode no matter what I do
This is really strange. The rom manager boot loader was working when I initially installed 2.2. But after I take a backup, it seems to get stuck. This has happened for even 2.2 stock ROM too. Could anyone please help me out here.

Nearly the same problem !!!!
I have upgraded my captivate to I9000_Model_Froyo_version22 using Odin3_v1.3.2 and the update done well .
A Had orientation problems so I downloaded reorientation root from ([kernel] I9000 Eclair kernel reoriented v1.3 09.21.2010) post and used GalaxyS_One-Click_Root_All_Models to enter recovery mode with this update.zip.
But now I can't go out recovery mode volume up and down works to select elements but power button not firing any event so I can't even reboot the device in a normal working mode .
I have removed the battery and returned it but it returns to recovery mode .
Please heeeeeeeeeeelp.

ahmed_korany said:
I have upgraded my captivate to I9000_Model_Froyo_version22 using Odin3_v1.3.2 and the update done well .
A Had orientation problems so I downloaded reorientation root from ([kernel] I9000 Eclair kernel reoriented v1.3 09.21.2010) post and used GalaxyS_One-Click_Root_All_Models to enter recovery mode with this update.zip.
But now I can't go out recovery mode volume up and down works to select elements but power button not firing any event so I can't even reboot the device in a normal working mode .
I have removed the battery and returned it but it returns to recovery mode .
Please heeeeeeeeeeelp.
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For now, used ODIN 1 Click to get to 2.1. Installing vanilla 2.2, and doing my customizations, and staying away from ROM manager until this gets sorted out.

more explanation please
diablo009 said:
For now, used ODIN 1 Click to get to 2.1. Installing vanilla 2.2, and doing my customizations, and staying away from ROM manager until this gets sorted out.
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Sorry but could you give me step by step instruction how to go out from this problem >

ahmed_korany said:
Sorry but could you give me step by step instruction how to go out from this problem >
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Simple, search for odin 1 click installer, and it will do the work for u. Any post that gives u the link would provide u the 2-3 steps needs to use it. Instructions to use 1-click Odin are posted in a lot of posts in this forum.

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[Q] need help

I rooted my phone like couple of month ago, then I updated the new AT&T partial update then today, I ran the froyo 2.2 update through the rom manager everything went ok but when i tried to use the rom manager again to restore my app. it restored then when it rebooted it came to the AT&T screen then froze, i tried to put it in recover mood but i could not, I had to take the battery off to force to power off, then when i put the battery back and power on it only come to the AT&T screen and froze. I do not know what to do?
1. Download Odin One Click to Stock JF6.
2. Launch Odin
3. Remove the battery from your phone
4. Plug the phone into the computer
5. Hold down both volume buttons
6. Put the battery in the phone while still holding both volume buttons
After step 6 the phone should enter download mode and Odin should have a box that says: COM:# and then press start. It should flash you back to JF6.
I Could put it in the download mode but everytime i use the odin it fails
haithamelbedawy said:
I Could put it in the download mode but everytime i use the odin it fails
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Is Odin able to recognize your phone when you plug it in?
Try running Odin as an administrator.
i even tried that and it did not work out
haithamelbedawy said:
i even tried that and it did not work out
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Are you using a rear usb port on your pc? Do you have the correct drivers for Odin?
finally i been able to reset the phone to a factory restrore, I did not do anything different than what I used to but i guyess I just needed to keep trying.
Now if I want to install the froyo 2.2 on my phone what do you recommend me to do?
Thanks all for your help
haithamelbedawy said:
finally i been able to reset the phone to a factory restrore, I did not do anything different than what I used to but i guyess I just needed to keep trying.
Now if I want to install the froyo 2.2 on my phone what do you recommend me to do?
Thanks all for your help
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Go to development, select a rom, download the .zip file, but do NOT rename it to update.zip and just copy it over to the root of the sd card.
I would recommend reading!
1. Root
2. Download Rom Manager
3. Flash CWM
4. Reboot into recovery
a. Install packages
b. It'll bring you back to 2e recovery
c. Install packages again and it'll load CWM Recovery
5. Install .zip from sd card and select the rom.zip
Make sure you have the three button recovery or can use a jig before flashing Froyo, I recommend Perception ROMS, they have most bugs fixed and DG gives great support, also he made a nice kernel. The ROM is I9000 Froyo based and it works great. I've tried out several other ROMS but some have too many bugs, for me, or are too vanilla. I ran Tayutama's ROM for quite a while. I am waiting for CM6.1 to be less buggie, I'd love to try it but I need a working phone.
Can I be able to run Froyo 2.2 on my phone without rooting my phone?
haithamelbedawy said:
Can I be able to run Froyo 2.2 on my phone without rooting my phone?
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yes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797282
but i have to ask, WHY??
Just wanted to know, you do not recommend it or what is your opinion?
haithamelbedawy said:
Just wanted to know, you do not recommend it or what is your opinion?
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there are much better options than the leaked FroYo. custom roms have been streamlined, and crafted together to give us a better FroYo experience. i would recommend just about ANY custom rom over the leaked 2.2
do you recommend a specific one?
i did that and it never came back could not get to recovery, ithink that if you do get a second chance, be sure that you are in usb debugging mode first
ronf1011 said:
i did that and it never came back could not get to recovery, ithink that if you do get a second chance, be sure that you are in usb debugging mode first
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Thanks for the advice
haithamelbedawy said:
do you recommend a specific one?
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right now i am on assonance rom, and i will probably bounce around because i like to try them all out.

[Q] Phone not booting and vibrates!

Ok so i decided to root my phone using this method darkys installation-guide-for-first-time-users after doing the first step for root using odin.Now after reboot it gets stuck on the initial screen were it says galaxy s gt i9000 and vibrates after intervals.What im able to do at the moment is go into recovery which seems to be 2e now prior to the root it was 3e and i can also start the phone in download mode.Please help me out or let me know what needs to be done.I really appreciate any feedback.
Thanks!
Wich Version of Darky´s ROM did you tried to flash?
One ask Darky its his rom his instructions you followed .
Two remove Darky rom flash back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
jje
xivv1 said:
Wich Version of Darky´s ROM did you tried to flash?
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JJEgan said:
One ask Darky its his rom his instructions you followed .
Two remove Darky rom flash back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
jje
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I have not flashed the rom yet this issue started exactly after rooting which is the first step i suppose.
These are the steps i followed:
For Froyo (2.2 and 2.2.1)
You need to grant yourself superuser access to system files on the phone. You also need Recovery 2e. You do that by installing CF-Root using the Odin flashing software.
1.1 - Pick the CF-Root matching your Firmware Version here
(take the v1.17 Busybox Version).
1.2 - Download Odin for Windows here.
1.3 - Install the needed USB drivers.
1.4 - Connect your phone to the computer and make sure that your phone has been recognized by Windows. You may need to do this several times before all drivers are configured correctly (unplug-plug-wait-unplug-plug until no more "Installing drivers" occurs).
1.5 - Unzip the downloaded file on your desktop.
1.6 - Make sure that your phone is NOT connected to your computer!
1.7 - Run Odin and make sure that that Partition and Clear EFS is not checked.
Just click on the PDA button and select the .tar file from your unzipped CF-Root file.
1.8 - Turn off your phone completely.
Restart it in Download Mode (Keep pressing both Volume Down + Home, press Power until the screen goes on). The phone will show a yellow logo and the word 'Downloading'.
1.9 - Connect your phone via the USB cable.
Odin should now recognize your phone (a COM port lightens up in yellow).
1.10 - Click on the Start button and wait while Odin flashes the CF-Root kernel.
1.11 - Your phone will automatically reboot when the flashing is complete.
The phone got stuck after the reboot and vibrates.Hope this helps for you guys to figure out the issue.
Thanks!
Download this Update.zip : http://www.multiupload.com/6OU2AGRSOD
Get into recovery mode and mount your sdcard. Connect your Phone via usb and open a command line window from your adb directory and enter this command : adb push Update.zip /sdcard Update.zip
Wait some sec and reboot your phone into recovery mode and apply sdcard: Update.zip
Try to root like this and tell me if it worked.
xivv1
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First of thanks for the reply and i'll try my best what you told me to do and certainly get back to you!
BTW could you plz tell what is adb directory and how do i go about it?
Ill help you when Im back at home. Got some download links for you at my pc .Ill be at home at 17:00. Cya
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rocky6 said:
First of thanks for the reply and i'll try my best what you told me to do and certainly get back to you!
BTW could you plz tell what is adb directory and how do i go about it?
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I think you should use Odin to flash back to older firmware and start from scratch.
https://www.wuala.com/Samsung Galax...al Firmwares/Europe/October/?key=AfzUZSU4SpKU
Download the JPM firmware, put it into PDA in Odin (make sure re-partition is unchecked) and flash again.
xivv1 said:
Ill help you when Im back at home. Got some download links for you at my pc .Ill be at home at 17:00. Cya
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splish2010 said:
I think you should use Odin to flash back to older firmware and start from scratch.
Download the JPM firmware, put it into PDA in Odin (make sure re-partition is unchecked) and flash again.
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Really appreciate all the help i am getting from you guys.Ok so i flashed the firmware that you told me with odin everything went fine the phone started up fine.Now as i sweep the screen i get this messege "Sorry! the process android.process.media has stopped unexpectedly.please try again" below is an option for force when i click on it closes.Below it there is another messege "sorry! the application logsprovider(process com.sec.android.provider.logsprovider)has stopped unexpectedly.please try again" not able force the previous messege pops up.Not able to do anything on the phone.
Heres what i did turned off the phone started in recovery mode did a factory reset,wipe cache and formatted the sdcard and restarted the phone everything went fine no more messeges and i am able to use my phone thanks to u guys.Actually i am in luv with guys for helping me through this great work.I appreciate all the effort thanku once more u made my day!
No problem mate, hf using your phone
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Phoenix 4.1 questions

First of all, nice work. Looking forward to 4.5. This was my first custom ROM install, so I have a few questions.
1. I didn't notice the auto-lagfix being applied when I installed. I am getting a quadrant score of about 1060 and it seems most people are getting much higher. Not that I am experiencing a lag, but just curious.
2. I am guessing I should start over when 4.5 comes out. I didn't try anything different than what came with it.
3. I love the orange theme, but would prefer the stock phone dialer buttons. How would I change that?
4. I did notice some issues with internet connectivity using the modem and not wifi. I shouldn't need to enable roaming, right? GSM only should work too? Why would WCDMA even be an option? Is GPRS an option or is it 3G only?
Thanks.
gokartracer5 said:
First of all, nice work. Looking forward to 4.5. This was my first custom ROM install, so I have a few questions.
2. I am guessing I should start over when 4.5 comes out. I didn't try anything different than what came with it.
Thanks.
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I think Adam usually provides a statement whether or not you can flash 4.5 over 4.1 or whether one requires a wipe, flash to stock, and fresh install. I'm hoping 4.5 can be flashed over 4.1. Unfortunately, I don't have any answers for your other questions.
gokartracer5 said:
1. I didn't notice the auto-lagfix being applied when I installed. I am getting a quadrant score of about 1060 and it seems most people are getting much higher. Not that I am experiencing a lag, but just curious.
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I was wondering about that myself. I couldn't find the voodoo folder that is supposed to exist to disable/enable lagfix. Any body have any ideas if the lag fix is actually installed with 4.1 or if there is other work required?
It seems to be just fine without it. That makes upgrades alot easier.I hear the folks who have official 2.2.1 overseas don't use a lagfix anymore.
Phoenix is based on 2.2.1 jpy.
As for the lagfix questions, with the included kernel you need to boot into recovery and choose advanced ulk, then enable/disable there.
thanks. ill try that later. looks like a new version of the market and google music might be announced tomorrow.
newter55 said:
Phoenix is based on 2.2.1 jpy.
As for the lagfix questions, with the included kernel you need to boot into recovery and choose advanced ulk, then enable/disable there.
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Went through these steps and it appears to be working just fine. Thanks. So if I need to disable lag fix, I have to go back into recovery and not create the disable-lagfix folder like on the www.phoenix-hq.com FAQs?
Just tried it too. works like a charm and boosted quadrant up to 1300. Yeah I imagine that you(we) have to remember to disable it to flash another ROM.
So flashing the browser fix just involves copying the zip to the sd, renaming it update.zip, and use recovery to apply the update?
You don't need to rename the browser fix zip, or any for that matter. Just reboot into recovery and flash the fix by selecting it just as you do for a rom.
trekie86 said:
Went through these steps and it appears to be working just fine. Thanks. So if I need to disable lag fix, I have to go back into recovery and not create the disable-lagfix folder like on the www.phoenix-hq.com FAQs?
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It looks like Adam and Xtreem haven't updated the website's FAQ section in a while. The first versions of Phoenix-Rising used DG's Firebird kernel, which used voodoo lagfix. Creating a file/folder named "disable-lagifx" to disable your lagfix only applies to voodoo lagfix. The lagfix on hardcore's kernel (which is the stock kernel used on both of Adam's roms) uses the ultimate lagfix configuration, which is controlled entirely through the recovery menu. Voodoo and ULF are similar to one another, but the user configuration processes are different.
If you need to reflash something, disable the lagfix first by booting into recovery, and follow the same steps you used to enable the lagfix and just select disable instead. However it is best to flash back to stock first before flashing a new rom, so yea, I would recommend starting over when you're ready to install 4.5
Changing the dialer is not all that complicated. Head over to the Phoenix/Firefly themes thread, you can find a bunch of different flashable dialers over there. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896339 Zelendel just finished a few new ones that have the stock button configurations in place. You'll have to look for that post, its somewhere near the last 1/3 of the thread.
quick question ( I would search but its broke, and i cant post in the phoenix thread until i have 10 posts)
Presuming its cool to flash this over 4.1, my brother did it with no problems, i just need to know if i should check backup rom or clear and wipe data in rom manager when i flash from sd card
New to the android stuff, but the first rom i tried to flash it locked up while installing it, he then told me just to flash straight from rom manager, worked great, so im going to try that
Thanks, i asked him but hes sleeping lol
I have the pheonix 4.1 rom. I noticed that using the power button it allows you to choose download mode. If I open odin one click and go into download mode this way will I be able to flash back stock or will I get stuck in file analyzing? I'm a little afraid to try because I don't know if I can leave download mode w/o bricking it. It's a miracle that I got it unbricked when I flashed the first time.
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Ebro365 said:
I have the pheonix 4.1 rom. I noticed that using the power button it allows you to choose download mode. If I open odin one click and go into download mode this way will I be able to flash back stock or will I get stuck in file analyzing? I'm a little afraid to try because I don't know if I can leave download mode w/o bricking it. It's a miracle that I got it unbricked when I flashed the first time.
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Yes, push and hold the power button gives you the extended power menu. Flight mode, Power off, Reboot, Recovery and Download. I've written some detailed instructions on how to flash back to stock JF6 and Master clear. Which I recommend doing when changing ROM's
Flash to Stock JF6:
1. Download Odin One Click from: http://www.mediafire.com/?0w2y31maz8mdom4
2. Download your Windows Drivers from:
Windows 64bit: http://www.mediafire.com/?3dh4d6up72me9re
Windows 32bit: http://www.mediafire.com/?0b45zo7o75rc5d5
3. Make sure your USB cable is connected directly to the back of your computer, not a USB hub or to a front connection and all of your drivers have been properly installed
4. Do not connect your USB cable yet.
5. On your phone, go to ; Settings/Applications/Development/and check “USB Debugging”
6. Turn your phone off
7. Remove your SIM card and Micro SD if you have one
8. Open Odin One Click
9. On your phone, press and hold the Volume up and the Volume down buttons. Do not touch the power button. If you have a ROM that supports a extended power menu, just press and hold the power button until the extended power menu comes up
10. While holding them, or after you select DOWNLOAD mode, insert your USB cable, wait for a couple of seconds and a yellow triangle with the Android figure will show up
11. You’ll see in Odin, that your phone has been discovered
12. Press “Start”
13. ***VERY IMPORTANT*** Do Not mess with your phone at all. If you lose your USB connection, you could brick your device, and will possibly have to make a jig
14. When it is done, your phone will reboot and Odin will display “Removed”
15. Unplug your USB cable from your phone
16. If you are proceeding to Master clear, you must close Odin BEFORE Master Clear
Master Clear:
1. Ensure you have backed up all of your information onto your Micro SD or your desktop BEFORE doing this. IT WILL ERASE EVERYTHING ON YOUR INTERNAL SD!!
2. Make sure to remove your SIM and Micro SD if you have one
3. With your USB cable disconnected from your phone, open Odin One Click
4. On your phone, go to ; Settings/Applications/Development/and check “USB Debugging”
5. Connect your USB cable to your phone
6. You’ll see in Odin, that your phone has been discovered
7. Click “Master Clear”
8. When the Master Clear has completed, your phone will reboot
9. The phone is now as it was when it came from the factory
gokartracer5 said:
So flashing the browser fix just involves copying the zip to the sd, renaming it update.zip, and use recovery to apply the update?
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do not rename the file to update.zip, that name is used by recovery. just use the name as it is.
Thanks, I thought I could use the power button. Thanks again for the help.
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[Q] Some newbie's questions

Hello,
I've got a new captivate something like a week ago.
I got it with preception 10.4 rom and speed mod kernel and android 2.2.1.
The phone works very fast and I'm satisfied with the speed but the battery is draining very fast.
for example, yesterday I charged the battery and went to a friend, I pictured some photos, filmed a short video (1 minute), played a little game and after 5 hours the battery was 70%, I went to sleep and after something like 9-10 hours when I woke up the battery was 27%! Without using the phone!!
Is it normal?
And for my other questions:
1. How can I know if I have the lagfix enabled?
2. Is it good to upgrade to the official version of AT&T 2.2? Some people told that this is faster.
3. If I will change the rom should I be worried of the sim free unlock (that it will lock again)?
4. What are the best rom and kernel that will be fast and will have battery saving?
Thanks!
Elad92 said:
Hello,
I've got a new captivate something like a week ago.
I got it with preception 10.4 rom and speed mod kernel and android 2.2.1.
The phone works very fast and I'm satisfied with the speed but the battery is draining very fast.
for example, yesterday I charged the battery and went to a friend, I pictured some photos, filmed a short video (1 minute), played a little game and after 5 hours the battery was 70%, I went to sleep and after something like 9-10 hours when I woke up the battery was 27%! Without using the phone!!
Is it normal?
And for my other questions:
1. How can I know if I have the lagfix enabled?
2. Is it good to upgrade to the official version of AT&T 2.2? Some people told that this is faster.
3. If I will change the rom should I be worried of the sim free unlock (that it will lock again)?
4. What are the best rom and kernel that will be fast and will have battery saving?
Thanks!
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I'm not too familiar with the Cognition ROM's. But I might take a look at WiFi, or you may have a app thats running in the background causing the drain. Do you have wifi or gps on all the time?
1. It was probably enabled by default. A really easy way is open File Explorer, go to your "Voodoo" folder, open it if there is a folder named "disable-lagfix", then your lagfix is not enabled. If you want to enable it, delete the "disable-lagfix" folder and reboot
2. I wouldn't waste my time with stock 2.2. Most all of the modded ROM's here are going to be better
3. I'm not familiar with that issue, never had it happen for myself
4. That is a hard question to answer, most of the Captivate devices are going to respond to a ROM/Kernel, a little bit differently. For example, my device LOVES Supernova JS5, where as your device might not run quite right on it. So my advice is to try it, if it works for you, use it. Read the threads, find a ROM that you think has really great support, so if you run into issues you can find help. Zelendel has posted in the Q&A section, threads for some of the more popular ROM's for the newer folks who get stuck
Voltage control App/RC6 and 1400 Kernel
I am currently running RC6 on my captivate with the 1300 kernel. I have no issues using and adjusting voltage control app with this set up. However, as soon as I try SGS kernel flasher and flash 1344 kernel or the 1400 kernel voltage control app begins to force close. I have removed and added back in with the same result. I am very happy with my set up, but would like to benchmark the other two. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
kangi26 said:
I'm not too familiar with the Cognition ROM's. But I might take a look at WiFi, or you may have a app thats running in the background causing the drain. Do you have wifi or gps on all the time?
1. It was probably enabled by default. A really easy way is open File Explorer, go to your "Voodoo" folder, open it if there is a folder named "disable-lagfix", then your lagfix is not enabled. If you want to enable it, delete the "disable-lagfix" folder and reboot
2. I wouldn't waste my time with stock 2.2. Most all of the modded ROM's here are going to be better
3. I'm not familiar with that issue, never had it happen for myself
4. That is a hard question to answer, most of the Captivate devices are going to respond to a ROM/Kernel, a little bit differently. For example, my device LOVES Supernova JS5, where as your device might not run quite right on it. So my advice is to try it, if it works for you, use it. Read the threads, find a ROM that you think has really great support, so if you run into issues you can find help. Zelendel has posted in the Q&A section, threads for some of the more popular ROM's for the newer folks who get stuck
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Thank you very much!
I enabled the lag fix, not seeing a big improvement.
I will try to find a new rom because I can't continue with this battery.. draining like water!
1. Another questions, does a rom comes with a kernel or should I need to flash kernel too?
2. What mode does the phone need to be when I connecting it to computer to flash a rom?
3. What are this JXX all about?
4.If I am flashin to stock rom, how will it know to flash to 2.2 or it doesn't matter because the new rom is 2.2?
5. Does flashing to stock rom unroot my phone?
6. Do I need to disable lagfix before flashing new rom? If so how do I do it? just copying the disable-lagfix file back to the Voodo folder?
lol a lot a questions, but I'm sure you'll forgive me
Elad92 said:
Thank you very much!
I enabled the lag fix, not seeing a big improvement.
I will try to find a new rom because I can't continue with this battery.. draining like water!
1. Another questions, does a rom comes with a kernel or should I need to flash kernel too?
2. What mode does the phone need to be when I connecting it to computer to flash a rom?
3. What are this JXX all about?
4.If I am flashin to stock rom, how will it know to flash to 2.2 or it doesn't matter because the new rom is 2.2?
5. Does flashing to stock rom unroot my phone?
6. Do I need to disable lagfix before flashing new rom? If so how do I do it? just copying the disable-lagfix file back to the Voodo folder?
lol a lot a questions, but I'm sure you'll forgive me
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Ok, here we go.
1. All of the ROM's come with modems and kernels
2. I would be flashing back to stock 2.1 and Master Clear before flashing a new ROM. After that is done, to flash to a custom ROM, you will be in Recovery Mode
3. The J** is, for lack of a better term, the build number. The farther down the alphabet you go the newer the release. The newest at this time is JS5.
4. When you flash to stock you'll use Odin which has stock 2.1 JF6 built in. You can get it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?0w2y31maz8mdom4 If you're going to a custom ROM, I wouldnt mess with the new Stock 2.2
5. Yes
6. I would. All you need to do(for Voodoo lagfix) is, open a File Explorer, go to your Voodoo folder and create a folder named disable-lagfix then reboot the phone
There is no reason to flash back to stock and master clear. It used to be a bigger deal but now they are all compatable. The only thing you might want to do is clear the dalvik cache in the advanced cmw menu in the recovery mode. I havent done any of this for about a month and after flashing over 10 roms im still seeing no problems.
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There is no reason to flash back to stock and master clear. It used to be a bigger deal but now they are all compatable. The only thing you might want to do is clear the dalvik cache in the advanced cmw menu in the recovery mode. I havent done any of this for about a month and after flashing over 10 roms im still seeing no problems.
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Thats probably true for you, but for the beginner it's the safest route to take. It is THE safest way to do it. The chances of things getting messed up are lessened
Elad, Check your PM
kangi26 said:
Ok, here we go.
1. All of the ROM's come with modems and kernels
2. I would be flashing back to stock 2.1 and Master Clear before flashing a new ROM. After that is done, to flash to a custom ROM, you will be in Recovery Mode
3. The J** is, for lack of a better term, the build number. The farther down the alphabet you go the newer the release. The newest at this time is JS5.
4. When you flash to stock you'll use Odin which has stock 2.1 JF6 built in. You can get it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?0w2y31maz8mdom4 If you're going to a custom ROM, I wouldnt mess with the new Stock 2.2
5. Yes
6. I would. All you need to do(for Voodoo lagfix) is, open a File Explorer, go to your Voodoo folder and create a folder named disable-lagfix then reboot the phone
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Thank you, you're great.
About the mode I meant USB debugging or something like this.
How do I do this master clear?
About odin and all of this, when I will flash my rom I will use the captivate toolbox (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944418) so I think it will do it automatically. I want to do everything safe and I think this program is a great way to start.
Especially after I tried to backup my current rom using rom manager and it got me to recovery mode but the ok key button wasn't working, so I had to pull out the battery :S
Elad92 said:
Thank you, you're great.
About the mode I meant USB debugging or something like this.
How do I do this master clear?
About odin and all of this, when I will flash my rom I will use the captivate toolbox (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944418) so I think it will do it automatically. I want to do everything safe and I think this program is a great way to start.
Especially after I tried to backup my current rom using rom manager and it got me to recovery mode but the ok key button wasn't working, so I had to pull out the battery :S
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I have never used the Captivate Toolbox, so I can't give you any advice on it
Take a look at you PM, see if that'll work for you
Elad92 said:
Thank you, you're great.
About the mode I meant USB debugging or something like this.
How do I do this master clear?
About odin and all of this, when I will flash my rom I will use the captivate toolbox (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944418) so I think it will do it automatically. I want to do everything safe and I think this program is a great way to start.
Especially after I tried to backup my current rom using rom manager and it got me to recovery mode but the ok key button wasn't working, so I had to pull out the battery :S
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In recovery, the power/lock button is the ok button.
Sent from my CM7 powered captivate
sixstringsg said:
In recovery, the power/lock button is the ok button.
Sent from my CM7 powered captivate
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I successfully installed serendipity rom with the help of kangi!
But I have a problem, when I want to enter CWM with rom manager I press "Reboot into Recovery" in the rom manager app and it reboots my phone and get me to the phone recovery (3e) and says that something was faild and I can't use the ok button because it doesn't working.
I have to pull out my battery and then turn the phone on again and then it gets me to CWM.
What is the problem? there's another way?
I don't think that pulling the battery like this is very healthy for my phone.
Elad92 said:
Thank you, you're great.
About the mode I meant USB debugging or something like this.
How do I do this master clear?
About odin and all of this, when I will flash my rom I will use the captivate toolbox (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944418) so I think it will do it automatically. I want to do everything safe and I think this program is a great way to start.
Especially after I tried to backup my current rom using rom manager and it got me to recovery mode but the ok key button wasn't working, so I had to pull out the battery :S
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The captivate toolbox is an awsome program.
When you use it to flash a rom, it will push clockwork recovery onto the phone for you. just follow the instructions and you will be fine.
A few notes on the toolbox and Odin3,
you must have the samsung drivers installed on your computer, they take forever to install on my computer.
generally speaking, you will not need to use the 3button unless you flash someting like darky's extreme, and his instructions are very clear.
turn on debugging mode in settings/applications/development.
plug in the phone
click "flash to stock," use the one click and follow in the instructions.
let the phone fully reboot and go into sync mode, a minute later, the blue odin box will turn green and say "PASS."
Unplug the phone, turn debugging mode on again
plug in the phone, and when odin sees the phone (window will turn yellow) hit "master clear."
let the phone fully reboot again into sync mode
turn debugging mode on again
click root phone and follow the directions
If you want to open odin3, just click flash to stock with your phone unplugged and click which ever odin3 you want and it will open. This is very usefull if you want to use odin3 without the tool box.
After you flash the ROM, reboot in recovery and if you dig arround in the menus, you should see stuff about lagfix options and lagfix tweaks. make sure lagfix is enabled, if your not sure enable it and reboot into recovery. many roms install with lagfix not enabled, so yuo should always do this. once it changes the file system and reboots into recovery, go into tweaks and enable everything that has an (R) next to it. reboot and enjoy
Elad92 said:
I successfully installed serendipity rom with the help of kangi!
But I have a problem, when I want to enter CWM with rom manager I press "Reboot into Recovery" in the rom manager app and it reboots my phone and get me to the phone recovery (3e) and says that something was faild and I can't use the ok button because it doesn't working.
I have to pull out my battery and then turn the phone on again and then it gets me to CWM.
What is the problem? there's another way?
I don't think that pulling the battery like this is very healthy for my phone.
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lol pulling the battery isnt the greatest thing to do.. but it shouldn't hurt it as long as its at one of those type of screens. If you were to pull it say.. doing a restore - that would be a fatal no-no.
Um.. if you have ROM MANAGER on your phone already it should have an "update.zip" that has all of the recovery advanced options in it.
Especially with Serendipity if you want to get into Recovery just hit the power button and click on Recovery - it will put you into the CWM recovery mode.
Elad92 said:
I successfully installed serendipity rom with the help of kangi!
But I have a problem, when I want to enter CWM with rom manager I press "Reboot into Recovery" in the rom manager app and it reboots my phone and get me to the phone recovery (3e) and says that something was faild and I can't use the ok button because it doesn't working.
I have to pull out my battery and then turn the phone on again and then it gets me to CWM.
What is the problem? there's another way?
I don't think that pulling the battery like this is very healthy for my phone.
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With a custom ROM installed, most of the newer ones have a Extended power menu, press and hold the power button for a couple of seconds, let it go and it'll give the option for Recovery. Personally, after stock JF6, I dont have any need for ROM Manager anymore
Try to enter Recovery that way first, don't use ROM Manager, if that doesn't work, I would put the "update.zip" back on your phone, and try to re-install it again. Something may have hosed on you
Got it. Thanks everybody
FROYO4ME;11871783 as soon as I try SGS kernel flasher and flash 1344 kernel or the 1400 kernel voltage control app begins to force close. I have removed and added back in with the same result. [/QUOTE said:
BUMP - same issue here, but with Serendipity 6.2 ROM and paragon6-1400-100hz-0215-2245-cwm.zip kernel
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I was wondering about updating to stock 2.2 but it wouldn't make sense, all the Roms here have got it already and they work good and have had all the bugs fixed (well most).
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
FIXED: Voltage Control app force close FC on Paragon RC6 1400 kernel
RashaMatt said:
BUMP - same issue here, but with Serendipity 6.2 ROM and paragon6-1400-100hz-0215-2245-cwm.zip kernel
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ISSUE: Voltage Control app FC's on start in Paragon RC6 1400 kernel.
This is related to having previously installed the Paragon 1300 kernel (and the VC app was working there). I forgot to delete the OC/UV settings before flashing the 1400 kernel
FIXED: These steps may not ALL be necessary, but this is what I did, and it fixed the issue for me:
Uninstall Voltage Control app with TiBu
Delete /etc/init.d/S_volt_scheduler and /etc/init.d/S90scheduler (use Root Explorer or adb shell su)
Boot to CWM recovery
Delete cache and Dalvik cache
Re-flash Paragon RC6 1400 kernel ONLY (not the ROM) - paragon6-1400-100hz-0215-2245-cwm.zip
BTW I'm running Serendipity 6.2 ROM, and it's a beeautiful ride with this kernel
HTH

[Q] Random colors/lines on bootscreens

Ok, so I've flashed two different roms now: Serindipity VII and Mosiac IV. After following steps:
1. flash to stock via ODIN
2. Root phone applying root.zip--->update.zip
3. install clockwork using same method
====Right here something happens which I don't understand as well. Once I reboot to recovery again, after installing CWM, the native recovery module (android recovery) is still there. I have to press install from update again to goto clockwork.
4. install mosaic or seridipity using CWM
After install, the ROM works fine. But I can no longer reboot to recovery using the power button (adb reboot recovery didnt work either). When I startup the phone it shows ATT World Phone screen and the bunch of random colors lines and then the serindipity or mosaic start screen.
I realize this is some sort of bootloader issue, but isnt that what CWM is? Thanks for any help of pointing me in the right direction
axel4401 said:
Ok, so I've flashed two different roms now: Serindipity VII and Mosiac IV. After following steps:
1. flash to stock via ODIN
2. Root phone applying root.zip--->update.zip
3. install clockwork using same method
====Right here something happens which I don't understand as well. Once I reboot to recovery again, after installing CWM, the native recovery module (android recovery) is still there. I have to press install from update again to goto clockwork.
4. install mosaic or seridipity using CWM
After install, the ROM works fine. But I can no longer reboot to recovery using the power button (adb reboot recovery didnt work either). When I startup the phone it shows ATT World Phone screen and the bunch of random colors lines and then the serindipity or mosaic start screen.
I realize this is some sort of bootloader issue, but isnt that what CWM is? Thanks for any help of pointing me in the right direction
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You have missed a complete step of flashing GB bootloaders, till u do that u will see those weird screens
yeah... thanks. didnt realize how silly I was being
Hi Guys,
I am facing similar kind of issue in my phone. I tried to flash cwm-6.0.1.9 recovery using Samsung Galaxy Note II toolkit. Whenever i try to boot in recovery mode i come across random color lines and complete blackout afterwards. Later i need to power on it manually. But yes i can operate the phone..
Help !!
hunk2008 said:
Hi Guys,
I am facing similar kind of issue in my phone. I tried to flash cwm-6.0.1.9 recovery using Samsung Galaxy Note II toolkit. Whenever i try to boot in recovery mode i come across random color lines and complete blackout afterwards. Later i need to power on it manually. But yes i can operate the phone..
Help !!
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Well first off, don't flash anything that isn't made for you phone.
Now if you wanna get to flashing and such, you have lots of reading to do, starting with this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266

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