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[Q] Question to All...

Hi guys,
First post here, but been actively watching and gaining knowledge as I go..
I first want to say Thank you to all the producers of these new ROM's we have available!!!!
Now I wanted to say that my Captivate recently "Bricked". It's ok.
I had Root(SU perm.) Titanium backup, Rom Manager w/Clockwork mod & OCLF too.
My problem occured yesterday(Oct. 28th) - A day that will go down in history!
I was running Unhelpful's Cog Rom 2.1 and decided to upgrade to the Cog 2.2 beta 9 ROM.... After i did everything, it went well.... I noticed when I turned my phone back on that it wasnt recognizing my internal memory or even external.
I tried rebooting back into recovery and tried to reinstall ROm manager or any app and it kept saying, "not enough space". So I tried to reboot recovery and install a earlier version and nothing worked. Now it just boot loops into recovery screen and Clockwork mod seems to be gone!!
Oh well no harm as it is under warranty and my new one will arrive by Monday...So my question to all here is - When I receive my new phone, can I Root? Reinstall my Titanium Backup and my Rom Manager and Clockwork....Then put the Cognition file 2.2 Beta 9.1.2 (or 3) on my internal SD and watch the maqgic??? Or do I have to do anything else...? I should backup my stock ROM to where?? Internal & External card?
Thanks guys,
Mike De.

MortgMan said:
Hi guys,
First post here, but been actively watching and gaining knowledge as I go..
I first want to say Thank you to all the producers of these new ROM's we have available!!!!
Now I wanted to say that my Captivate recently "Bricked". It's ok.
I had Root(SU perm.) Titanium backup, Rom Manager w/Clockwork mod & OCLF too.
My problem occured yesterday(Oct. 28th) - A day that will go down in history!
I was running Unhelpful's Cog Rom 2.1 and decided to upgrade to the Cog 2.2 beta 9 ROM.... After i did everything, it went well.... I noticed when I turned my phone back on that it wasnt recognizing my internal memory or even external.
I tried rebooting back into recovery and tried to reinstall ROm manager or any app and it kept saying, "not enough space". So I tried to reboot recovery and install a earlier version and nothing worked. Now it just boot loops into recovery screen and Clockwork mod seems to be gone!!
Oh well no harm as it is under warranty and my new one will arrive by Monday...So my question to all here is - When I receive my new phone, can I Root? Reinstall my Titanium Backup and my Rom Manager and Clockwork....Then put the Cognition file 2.2 Beta 9.1.2 (or 3) on my internal SD and watch the maqgic??? Or do I have to do anything else...? I should backup my stock ROM to where?? Internal & External card?
Thanks guys,
Mike De.
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Questions don't go in the development section dude. did you not see the Q&A section? also did you try using odin to flash android? that worked for me when i had problems like that. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989

sorry...
also that method is not working.. I think my phone has been deemed a paper-weight

MortgMan said:
sorry...
also that method is not working.. I think my phone has been deemed a paper-weight
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It just won't go into download mode? try taking out the battery and sim and doing it again.
EDIT: and just leave only the battery in when you try it.

open odin 1 click stock restore on puter, phone off, hold down volume up and down then while holding plug in usb, should throw u into download mode and and odin

take the sim out, the external sd( if any ), the battery...now connect it via usb...now hold down the volume buttons( both of em) and now put the battery in....it should go in download mode

You are telling me that this method doesn't work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775911

Chief Beefalo said:
You are telling me that this method doesn't work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775911
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*sigh* what do you have NO idea what's been going on in this world? That's right, that method, or any other method, absolutely does NOT work on batch 1008 Captivates. Don't act so amazed like its a new thing.

DownLoad mode
sportedwood said:
open odin 1 click stock restore on puter, phone off, hold down volume up and down then while holding plug in usb, should throw u into download mode and and odin
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Thanks, but I did this and it did go into Download mode but not recognized by computer... ODIN opens but nothing happens... nothing in any of the boxes and start does nothing.
Somehow my phone is not visible to PC...If I could get it visible again or even go back to stock, I wouldnt have a problem.
As I said previously, when i re-install packages in recovery it does NOT take me into Clockwork Mod recovery.
So, yes i can get into Download mode on phone but not PC. Just constant boot loop into Samsung recovery..............Now any takers want to try to come up with solution?

[Q] Captivate on Life Support, XDA docs please help!

I was going to install a new rom on my captivate (which was running AXURA).
I back up user apps with Titanium Backup, then I go into recovery mode to revert back to stock. There was only 1 nandroid backup in the console, and that was from the date I flashed Axura, so I thought it was a stock rom. I flashed to that, but when I rebooted the phone, I still had AXURA but without any of my apps or customizations. In addition, the haptic feedback vibrates constantly without anyway to stop it, and error messages keep popping up on the screen that give me the option to "force close" or "wait"
I went back into recovery and deleted all user data hoping that this would wipe the Axura but instead I still have the same error ridden Axura build now without keyboard! Also unable to do BT file transfers (I tried to put the new custom rom on through a BT transfer but to no avail).
I tried the four steps here http://samsungcaptivate.wikia.com/wiki/Putting_the_Phone_into_Download_Mode and still havent been able to get it into download mode so that I could use ODIN to fix the issue.
None of the computers I plug the captivate into recognize it (windows or mac). I have installed the drivers on one of the windows machines and it didnt recognize. the other windows box no drivers were installed but it still said nothing. The phone also said nothing even with USB debugging enabled it would not say anything indicative of a USB being connected rather it would respond like I had connected a charger (just the alert noise and charging graphic in menu bar)
I dont know what to do here...I want to get axura off my phone and get a working rom installed. At the very least I want a way to get a rom onto the internal SD or to have the computer recognize the device. What do I do?! I appreciate all help in advance.
-Dan

You have ROM X with Kernel Y.
What color is the recovery mode text that you're booting into (red or green).

MikeyMike01 said:
You have ROM X with Kernel Y.
What color is the recovery mode text that you're booting into (red or green).
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Yo Im a friend of his, his recovery is the stock samsung blue recovery
What he is trying to do is place the clockworkmod update.zip on the root of the internal sdcard but he can't get into download mode
Or
Flash using Odin

I am not too familar with samsung phone, I have a Droid X. Is there anyway to access the external sdcard instead of the internal?

**Update
So he still had the clockworkmod update.zip in on the root of the internal sdcard
he is able to get back into clockworkmod but the backup when restore, boots up with force close errors and he cant connect to the computer when booted and for some reason he cant get into download mode.
Is there anyway to access adb through the clockworkmod recovery?

masInvasion said:
**Update
So he still had the clockworkmod update.zip in on the root of the internal sdcard
he is able to get back into clockworkmod but the backup when restore, boots up with force close errors and he cant connect to the computer when booted and for some reason he cant get into download mode.
Is there anyway to access adb through the clockworkmod recovery?
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If his computer wont see it then ADB wont do you any good as it will tell you there is no device found. Looks like a jig maybe in his future. Should have used odin to return to stock instead of a backup file.

zelendel said:
If his computer wont see it then ADB wont do you any good as it will tell you there is no device found. Looks like a jig maybe in his future. Should have used odin to return to stock instead of a backup file.
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So he reinstalled the axura zip file(which is what the nandroid backup was of) and it gave him a error on line 10 or something. he rebooted and the force close messages are gone and his phone works but his computer still doesn't recognize it!
Any Suggestions?

What happens when you plug the usb in? On phone and pc

Has he tried other usb ports or another computer?
I sympathize because I flashed p10.2 from p4. Tried to flash the update zip instead of doing Odin to stock. Scared me and I learned my lesson. Do it the right way the first time. Shortcuts can lead to problems.
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[Q] htc hero soft bricked can't boot out of recovery. HELP!

I bricked my hero trying to flash gingerbread. Either because i didn't flash a kernel or i might have overlooked something i should've read. But my phone bricked. Long story but i ended up having to put my sdcard in a friends phone and formatting it, then downloaded something i found on G1 forum and dropped it on my sdcard (not smart i know). Then i took my sdcard out of his phone with that file on it and put it back in mine. Whatever that file was allowed me to now be able to boot into my recovery again/HBOOT&Fastboot. But i CANNOT boot past recovery. I didn't have a nandroid backup anymore since i formatted so i grabbed a 2.1 ROM off of here, something stable, and figured i could drop it on the sdcard and flash it. but nothing. Either it's not completely flashing the ROM, or sometimes it aborts it. So i tried a cm6 ROM. Same thing. It won't flash ANYTHING. Could my recovery have gotten damaged when i formatted my sdcard? i'm using clockworkmods 2.5. I'm on a mac that i recently had to factory reset. i downloaded sdk last night to try to manually install a different recovery. but i can't use htc sync since it's for pc. so i found a another program that will replace htc sync, but i still can't sync because i have to enable usb debugging for it to sync to my phone. and i don't know how to enable usb debugging from recovery. It has blown my mind. i have no idea what to try anynore. If anyone can help out at ALL. please do.

Try going into recovery and going into the partitions menu.
Inside that menu, format the system before you flash another ROM.
Factory reset skips over the /system file.
Try that and let me know what happens.
(I'm assuming you dont have data or anything since you factory resetted)
I guess. Disclaimer: this deletes data

hmm.
Okay so i booted into recovery.
Did a full wipe even though there isn't anything to wipe.
Then formatted the system.
Then installed zip.
Then Reboot system now.
I gave it 15 minutes just to be sure, and it never left the boot logo.
Again like i said it isn't completely flashing the ROM.
It unzips it and gets to where it says "installing package"
and just stops.
From the time i select the zip file that i want to flash, till the time that it says it's done, takes maybe 5 seconds.
That's why i thinking it's my recovery. It might be damaged or something.
If there was a way to enable usb debugging from clockworks recovery then i could manually install a different recovery. butt... i'm getting no where.

Get to a PC 1st and foremost. Go to the HTC website and download the RUU stock. Nevermind about adk and USB yet. You need to be back to stock to have a clean backup again. Once you have downloaded the stock rom be patient and charge the phone beforehand. Hopefully this gets you to stock again. Google Z4root, download and place in the root of the SD. In the market get an apk installer an install Z4. After run Z4 for root. Download and install clockwork after that and make sure you flash the recovery at the top before backing up. Then after that try installing 2.3 but let me know which rom you are trying to use. The one I have needed an different version of clockwork so read carefully. Hope this helps.
mmm a Gingerbread SuperHero....

Also redownload the rom. Could be a bad download.
mmm a Gingerbread SuperHero....

okay i'm going to try that. it's been so long since i've downloaded an RUU or Rooted. Can i flash the RUU like any other? will it be a zip file? Because back when i rooted and had to download the RUU before i could root, i think i installed it using htc sync. But my phone can only be recognized as a storage device. Since i cant enable debugging. I'll see what happens cause the only way i can think to get the stock ROM on there is to flash it. But seeings as how nothing else in the world is completely flashing i might stumble.

It's definitely not the ROMs i've tried like 5 or 6. Three of them being one's i've recently had on there. Oh and I didn't think there was but one Gingerbread ROM out for the hero. And was it the 3.0 clockworkmod? Cause that's what i skipped over thinking it was just extra, Since i had just updated my clockworkmod in ROM manager to 2.5

Wait if i go back to stock. isn't there a chance of loosing root forever?

KarrmaBeats said:
Wait if i go back to stock. isn't there a chance of loosing root forever?
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No, you just reroot..

KarrmaBeats said:
Wait if i go back to stock. isn't there a chance of loosing root forever?
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I "Had" a Similar Problem...
What worked for me was 1 of the 2?
Because I did Both Steps, I'm not really sure what actually fixed it, but all I cared about was it being fixed! With that said, try this!!
1st thing I did was Reflash the Radio, 2.42.02.10.29.zip
2nd thing I did was Wipe Everything, then Flash a New Kernel "I Used Deca's #43" If that Doesn't Work Try DecaFuct #589!
Hope this Helps!
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

Okay i'll try that! Because i can't even go back to stock since i can't sync with any computer. Because i can't enable usb debugging. Unless there is a way to flash a stock RUU.. i even tried different things in fastboot but it didn't work apparently because of usb debugging. (that's what someone else said). But I will try that and I'll let you know how it goes!

That didn't work either.

Are you using Windows XP to get all this done? I would try finding a PC that has Vista. Or try another PC all together. IDK, just a thought, give it shot, you don't have anything to lose. I wish you luck my friend.

You definitely need the 3.whatever clockwork flash that goes with the gingerbread that's posted here. Clockwork turns orange once its done right. Also don't use setcpu. Adw fc's a lot with it. But that's for later info. For now..
If your able to get into recovery you can save yourself. Rooting again is very one click simple with Z4 in my first post. You need a stock rom to save yourself now though. GET TO A WINDOWS COMPUTER at least with Vista but works great with 7.
............. mmm a Gingerbread 2.3 SuperHero....

Don't forget to WIPE! VERY IMPORTANT
mmm a Gingerbread SuperHero....

MattCrystal said:
Don't forget to WIPE! VERY IMPORTANT
mmm a Gingerbread SuperHero....
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LOL I still tell my 18 yo boy that everyday.

lmao! Damn kids
Best bet is to get to a Windows computer, preferably Windows 7. Plug it by USB and you need to get the drivers working for Sync to work at all and get USB debugging back on your phone. Leave the phone off before plugging it in. Plug it in and if the amber light comes on, if so turn on the phone and windows should give a USB notification and try to install drivers. This needs to happen if you want to get back to stock. And you do want back to stock to backup to in case you ever need to take it back to Sprint. They will flag your phone/account so you can't take it anywhere if you show them it's been rooted or custom rom anything. Z4 will also let you unroot the phone to do this.
If all else, I'd try flashing a different rom all together REMEMBER TO WIPE 1ST! then flash the rom. Maybe this will get it to fully install and enable usb, which the 1st thing I'd do when you get going again is get back to stock, root, and backup right away. Hopefully something works for you but let us know please. I'm pretty intrested in how this turns out for you and maybe can help others in this type of case.

Guys please read what all i've said before posting. I'm not completely stupid. i've tried flashing more than just one rom. i tried flashing about 6 roms, a radio, an two different kernels. Nothing flashes. no yellow progress bar... i have a bad recovery. And i can't go back to stock or manually install a new recovery or anything that includes htc sync because i can't enable usb debugging.. i've tried on a windows 7 computer, and have htc sync on it.
If you cant flash anything in recovery, nor can you enable usb debugging. (to convert to stock, or fastboot intalling, or manual intalling, adb, ect... ) then what am i supposed to do?
I think i'm the first person in the world to have this problem on a hero.

MattCrystal said:
lmao! Damn kids
Best bet is to get to a Windows computer, preferably Windows 7. Plug it by USB and you need to get the drivers working for Sync to work at all and get USB debugging back on your phone. Leave the phone off before plugging it in. Plug it in and if the amber light comes on, if so turn on the phone and windows should give a USB notification and try to install drivers. This needs to happen if you want to get back to stock. And you do want back to stock to backup to in case you ever need to take it back to Sprint. They will flag your phone/account so you can't take it anywhere if you show them it's been rooted or custom rom anything. Z4 will also let you unroot the phone to do this.
If all else, I'd try flashing a different rom all together REMEMBER TO WIPE 1ST! then flash the rom. Maybe this will get it to fully install and enable usb, which the 1st thing I'd do when you get going again is get back to stock, root, and backup right away. Hopefully something works for you but let us know please. I'm pretty intrested in how this turns out for you and maybe can help others in this type of case.
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haha if you turn it on while it's plugged in, it goes into fastboot usb. Which i tried running commands but like i said.. there's no way to enable debugging so i get "device not found" in return on cmd.

Hey Karrma, go to this post and try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8551240&highlight=hercimg.zip#post8551240
It worked for me after I borked my hero and couldn't do anything but fastboot.
Hope it works for you.

***paragon rc5.1 stuck in desperate need of help!

This was supposed to be a pm to espyel developer of paragon rom. Sorry if I misspelled name.
I can't seem to pm or post on developer section cause im new here and threes a 10 post rule. I have searched for the last month and im just stuck. I need help! I have only my captivate I internet with a barely usable weak signal so its been very frustrating. I have learned a lot from this great forum but I can't get my problem fixed still.
Here is my copy of the pm which never goes thru for some weird reason. I just need some guidance as I have probably not done this right all the way thru.
First of all I want to thank you for all your hard work on this rom. I love it! I am in need of some help and I have been researching for the past 3 weeks with no answers. Im pretty new to all this stuff but anyways let me tell you my status as of now. I rooted my phone and was able to install the 5.1 paragon rom which I like a lot. I lost some apps due to tb not able to restore my quickoffice and other important apps. My problem is I can't seem to flash back to anything other than the paragon 5.1 install date. I have the rom manager flashed to recover other dates like when the phone was still stock version but nothing else works. It always fails! I tried installing the update rc6 and something is very wrong. After installed and rebooted phone stays on for nearly 5 minutes and reboots randomly also I try restoring apps and it doesn't work. Seems very laggy and I know from all the great reviews on the rc6 that its just me having this issue. Please help!!! What can I do from here to update my 5.1? My desktop just got fixed and I have no I internet yet other than my captivate which has real weak signals at my new house. I don't use the odin program you mention because of the desktop being down for over a month. Im limited to internet providers at the new house and I need to get it going soon. My captivate has been my internet portal for the last month and it sucks compared to my desktop not to mention poor signals here. I would like to tether my captivate to my desktop as well but have no clue on how to get it to work. I don't flash back to stock like you mention in your steps but I do delete data and cache and all. Like I said I love the work that you do and would love to donate soon. What can I do to enjoy the updates and full capabilities of this rom? Please help! Thanks in advance!

I would power phone off, hold volume up and down and power. When at&t comes up let go
Wipe cache partition
Go back
Advanced clockwork
Wipe davlik cache
Go back
Install zip from sd
Choose zip
Rc6
Flash
When done go back
Wipe both cache again
Factory reset
boot
See if that fixes it. Did you have oc settings saved at boot?
Odin would be nice though
Sent from my Captivate using XDA Premium App

I recommend using odin to flash back to stock and also do a master clear. After this you need to re-root, install rom manager, flash clockwork, reboot to recovery, and install rc6 from scratch. This method is recommended to avoid common issues. Good choice with paragon. Killer rom.
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jayjr1105 said:
I recommend using odin to flash back to stock and also do a master clear. After this you need to re-root, install rom manager, flash clockwork, reboot to recovery, and install rc6 from scratch. This method is recommended to avoid common issues. Good choice with paragon. Killer rom.
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He does not have a pc with internet connection. I do not believe odin is an option at the moment
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^^^ Thanks for the replies guys.
Good news is I got my desktop internet up temporarily using a wireless card and got a weak open signal.
Bad news is I am still lost! What Odin do I need and where can I download it from?
I tried searching and only found the odin3 but I'm hesitant to proceed with anything without getting some more info. What version do I need for my windows computer? 32 or 64 bit?
I have the SDK Manager on my desktop as well but still have no clue what to do with it or how to use it. I'm still looking into that.
Also, how can I get my phone to tether my desktop and get internet signal?

Is RC6 a full rom or just an update?
If I flash back to stock and reinstall RC6 would I need RC5.1 first then the RC6 update?

turbosr123 said:
Bad news is I am still lost! What Odin do I need and where can I download it from?
I tried searching and only found the odin3 but I'm hesitant to proceed with anything without getting some more info. What version do I need for my windows computer? 32 or 64 bit?
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start>>run...type msinfo32.exe and enter...a window will come..click system summary..see system type on right hand side....x86 means 32 bits and x64 means 64 bits....So download Odin3 one click version for whatever version u have...its pretty simple...just download and start Odin...then put ur phone is download mode and plug the USB in the phone..if everything is right, u will see COM in Odin in yellow color...just click start and wait till it reboots
Also check the Odin for your phone...there is one for JH7 and one for Jh6....
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Also, how can I get my phone to tether my desktop and get internet signal?
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you cant tether in stock 2.1(which u will get after using ODIn), but if u root ur phone use wireless tether 2.0.7 app
if u r still on paragon then go to settings>>wireless and network>> USB tethering...or wireless tethering...samsung has inbuilt settings for that in 2.2

I can walk u through odin steps pm me if u like I can also send you the correct odin to use
sent from cappy with di11i rom

mcord11758 said:
I would power phone off, hold volume up and down and power. When at&t comes up let go
Wipe cache partition
Go back
Advanced clockwork
Wipe davlik cache
Go back
Install zip from sd
Choose zip
Rc6
Flash
When done go back
Wipe both cache again
Factory reset
boot
See if that fixes it. Did you have oc settings saved at boot?
Odin would be nice though
Sent from my Captivate using XDA Premium App
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Thanks I will try and use odin3 to figure this out, but is the RC6 an update or a full rom?
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start>>run...type msinfo32.exe and enter...a window will come..click system summary..see system type on right hand side....x86 means 32 bits and x64 means 64 bits....So download Odin3 one click version for whatever version u have...its pretty simple...just download and start Odin...then put ur phone is download mode and plug the USB in the phone..if everything is right, u will see COM in Odin in yellow color...just click start and wait till it reboots
Also check the Odin for your phone...there is one for JH7 and one for Jh6....
you cant tether in stock 2.1(which u will get after using ODIn), but if u root ur phone use wireless tether 2.0.7 app
if u r still on paragon then go to settings>>wireless and network>> USB tethering...or wireless tethering...samsung has inbuilt settings for that in 2.2
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Thanks! I got the right driver and odin3 installed now and I'm tethering as well. works great!
Now I need to try and install RC6 update again using odin3 to flash back to stock. I hope it works with no issues!
Just so I'm on the right track.... Odin3 is the right odin program that I use right?
I don't know what jh7 or jh6 is. How do I check for this?
oxlong27 said:
I can walk u through odin steps pm me if u like I can also send you the correct odin to use
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Thanks! I will pm you before I use the wrong odin and brick the phone.

Rc6 should have a full rom version, I do not recall if there was a no wipe. Make sure you have the full wipe rom if flashing from stock
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if you already have paragon rc 6 just simply do factory reset back-up your apps with the included titanium back-up, wipe dalvik cache and wipe battery stats from cwm recovery menu then reboot your phone. I doubt if you have tweak the over clocking/ voltage apps and not resetting it back to factory default when updating to rc 6 this may cause some issues. if you can open your oc/voltage control app in the menu simply remove boot setting, reset all the voltage slider to 0 and limit overclocking to 1000 mhz then apply, after that do tibu, factory reset, wipe dalvik cache and battery stats then reboot.

if you already have paragon rc 6 just simply do factory reset back-up your apps with the included titanium back-up, wipe dalvik cache and wipe battery stats from cwm recovery menu then reboot your phone. I doubt if you have tweak the over clocking/ voltage apps and not resetting it back to factory default when updating to rc 6 this may cause some issues. if you can open your oc/voltage control app in the menu simply remove boot setting, reset all the voltage slider to 0 and limit overclocking to 1000 mhz then apply, after that do tibu, factory reset, wipe dalvik cache and battery stats then reboot.

gorgy76 said:
if you already have paragon rc 6 just simply do factory reset back-up your apps with the included titanium back-up, wipe dalvik cache and wipe battery stats from cwm recovery menu then reboot your phone. I doubt if you have tweak the over clocking/ voltage apps and not resetting it back to factory default when updating to rc 6 this may cause some issues. if you can open your oc/voltage control app in the menu simply remove boot setting, reset all the voltage slider to 0 and limit overclocking to 1000 mhz then apply, after that do tibu, factory reset, wipe dalvik cache and battery stats then reboot.
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You know I did mean to mention this!!!
I did adjust my voltage and saved them. I remember running a quad test result of 1454. I never did remove the boot though! Maybe that's all that it was not able to flash to stock and rc6 not functioning right!!!
Thanks I'll give this a try.

So I used odin3 to flash back to stock 2.1 eclair.
Now I can't root my phone anymore!
Usb drivers are not picking up the device and I can't use desktop to transfer root files. I tried downloading some root zips to my phone but it doesn't except the downloads. I can't flash using clockwork because I am not rooted now.
I can't get adb to work even though I follow each step by step of the sdk download.
I'm in a worst situation now than before. Any help would be appreciated!!!

turbosr123 said:
So I used odin3 to flash back to stock 2.1 eclair.
Now I can't root my phone anymore!
Usb drivers are not picking up the device and I can't use desktop to transfer root files. I tried downloading some root zips to my phone but it doesn't except the downloads. I can't flash using clockwork because I am not rooted now.
I can't get adb to work even though I follow each step by step of the sdk download.
I'm in a worst situation now than before. Any help would be appreciated!!!
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paragon rc 6 is already pre rooted you don't need to root your phone when installing paragon rc 6 just download the full room and the update zip and paste/copy it into your internal sd card. try installing samsung kies mini in your computer it will also install the corresponding driver. once your computer running odin recognizes your phone do a master clear. to do this just enable debugging mode but don't turn off your phone your phone will then reboot itself after the process. install the update zip first with cwm you have to do it twice. first the 3 button combo recovery it is a blue one the default in eclair then install update zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=490798&d=1295155828 once you have install it it will be back again to recovery mode and now a green color now install again the full rom of paragon rc6 http://xda.deanhatescoffee.com/roms/paragon-rc6-full.zip then wait for the phone to reboot.

I just wanted to give a BIG thanks to oxlong27.
You saved me big time from bricking my phone and loosing all data or worst.
They need a counter next to the thanks button! Haha!
I appreciate you going out the way and guiding me step by step over the phone, email, and text. I love my phone more than ever now!!! Everything works great and I'm lovin' the di11ligaf rom. Thanks a bunch bro!!! I didn't think this forum had members like you but I was wrong. Thanks to everybody else who replied with suggestions too!

Touble Reverting to Stock 2.1

I currently have a botched version of Froyo 2.2. And I have been having troubles with everything i've tried. I followed this video to a T http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDtxnH4lFuk and ODIN keeps giving me problems. It will not detect and add my phone thats it. Can someone please help me, and if you need additional info on my phone just let me know. Please help me i'd like to revert to eclair and update the offical 2.2 atNt update to my phone. Thats all I want to do. Also Im running Cognition 3.04 and kernal 2.6.32.9. I tried to use the Kies update but it says my phone can not be updated. Please help me! And my phone is rooted.

Have you tried multiple USB ports
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If other USB ports do not work, and if your Captivate build number is 1009 or lower (you can find this number underneath where your battery is, on the actual phone itself), then try this method:
Also, make sure you know how to go to Download Mode, and that you have the drivers installed properly.
This is the manual (or "full") Odin, it's taken from a post by icezar1 in the Development Forum:
Do not use this if you want to send your phone back to ATT or Samsung for warranty!
Do not use this if you know you flashed a -LOW- ODIN package (when opening the PDA***.tar or CODE***.tar you will find inside boot.bin or sbl.bin)
Use this if you want to go back to stock before flashing a custom ROM.
Use this without worries if you changed your boot screen image or if you flashed the secondary boot loader which allows you to enter download/recovery with key combos.
Download the package from here
Download the phone drivers from DG's thread if you dont have them already. [Note: You should already have this xpiamchris, it will be the same one I asked you to download and install]
How to:
Remove sdcard and SIM card from the phone
Extract JF6_secure.zip somewhere.
Boot your phone in Download Mode
Run Odin3 v1.3.exe
Plug in your phone via USB
Click on the button PDA
Choose JF6_secure.tar.md5
Click start
Wait and do not unplug cable until it is finished

Yes I have, could it be because i, on an old computer running windows xp with usb version 1?

I did everything you said, and still nothing, Odin didnt even read my phone when I plugged it in. My phone was set with debugging on, and in download mode. I extracted the JF6_secure.zip to my phone and the Odin folder im using to do this, because I was not sure were you wanted it. And still nothing.

Try a different USB port. Reinstall the drivers as well.

ferls1985 said:
Yes I have, could it be because i, on an old computer running windows xp with usb version 1?
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usb 1.. maybe.. drivers might have a hardware requirement for 1.1 or 2.0 and up.
ferls1985 said:
I did everything you said, and still nothing, Odin didnt even read my phone when I plugged it in. My phone was set with debugging on, and in download mode. I extracted the JF6_secure.zip to my phone and the Odin folder im using to do this, because I was not sure were you wanted it. And still nothing.
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you extract to the computer anywhere, use odin to find the file anywhere on your pc. you dont need it on the phone.

Okay I got odin to read my phone (COM3) phone was in download mode, debug mode, and the program ran for awhile, looked like it was going to work and that it failed. What could I possible be missing? I have the current Captivate drivers, the SDK files, and the adb files. This had been going on for two days now and all i want is to go back to original eclair firmware. I appreciate you guys helping me by the way. We will get this eventually If I want to just say screw this and install serendipity, how would I do that? Currently I have cognition 3.0.4 or another...would I still have to reflash my phone so cognition is off?

It'll be the "best" idea to.
But most good ROMs (I'm sure Serendipity would), do a wipe of themselves before the install anyway.
If going back to stock is giving you this much grief, might as well try to get on to Serendipity (personally for me anyway).

And sorry im such a noob but one question, how do I install serindipity? Do I put in on my phone, boot to recovery, seclect the serendipity file and install? Thats it i dont have to delete cognition or anything??? I also have clockwork if that helps any. Which drivers are you referring too as well? I know there is drivers for the phone and google usb.

Yep, that's exactly how you do it. You might want to back up your stuff using Titanium Backup though.

Thank so much. I will do that and post on here how it goes you are a tremendous help Venom.

No problemo, anyone here would've done the same...
And good luck!

One more noob question do I have to rename the serendipity.zip to update.zip?

No, keep it as the normal filename. In CWM Recovery, there should be an option where it says "install .zip from sdcard" (or something like that). Then select "choose zip from sdcard". From there, you can choose the .zip to install (it will list all .zip in your sdcard).

Thanks for all your help going to try it now, can you give me some Thanks i know i didnt do anything for you but i just want a few lol...i gave you a thanks on all your posts

I have a question just found a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzDb6m7sQ7A&feature=related and it says to dial this number (*2767*3855#) with out the ()'s to restore my phone to factory, i havnt tried it but does seem like a good idea or not?

You can do that if you want, but be reminded that EVERYTHING will be wiped out. Including your root access, etc.

Will i be able to re-root it again though??

Yeah sure, no reason you shouldn't be able to. But I'm not sure what base ROM your version of Cognition is running... Might get a bit weird/confusing.