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[Please help] First time installing custom rom, does not work.

This is the first time I am rooting and installing a custom rom. Please help me!
I followed the instructions on the first page of this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814091 but I can't get this ROM to install. I get the following message...
E: Can't symlink /system/bin/cat
E:Failure at line 6:
symlink toolbox SYSTEM:bin/cat
Installation aborted.
I have tried installing both the latest version (7) and 5.6.
What can I do?

which firmware is on your device? are you rooted?
try Docs or darky's rom and do not unzip the rom file. put on internel SD

Im on JM9 (Eclair) and trying to install darkys rom (tried both v.7 and 5.6). I am not rooted as it says in darkys installation guide:
"- Either an 2.1 Eclair Firmware
- or Froyo and a kernel with Recovery 2e [by ChainFire] to flash 'update.zip' files."
I am on Eclair (I downgraded from Froyo with Odin). I have put it on internal SD and I have not unzipped it.

Klonka said:
Im on JM9 (Eclair) and trying to install darkys rom (tried both v.7 and 5.6). I am not rooted as it says in darkys installation guide:
"- Either an 2.1 Eclair Firmware
- or Froyo and a kernel with Recovery 2e [by ChainFire] to flash 'update.zip' files."
I am on Eclair (I downgraded from Froyo with Odin). I have put it on internal SD and I have not unzipped it.
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After eclair you have to flash clockwork recovery mod (cwm) after that you are able to flash modded roms
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Sent from my shiny S .. a V7 B4 'steam machine!

Did you use lag fix?? disable it first.
Or you can also try ROM Manager (d/l from market) to flash ClockWork recovery.
By the way, for which part that you got struck??

Cypher_X said:
After eclair you have to flash clockwork recovery mod (cwm) after that you are able to flash modded roms
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Sent from my shiny S .. a V7 B4 'steam machine!
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Yes, get a hold of Clockwork recovery (linked in Darky's post I think but you can just search for it), rename it update.zip and put it in the root of your internal SD, then using 2e recovery apply it (twice) to get into clockwork recovery from which you can flash custom ROMs etc.

I have got past what you describe. The error message comes when I am trying to install the actual darky rom from CWM.

Klonka said:
I have got past what you describe. The error message comes when I am trying to install the actual darky rom from CWM.
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Hmmm..perhaps you have a broken download? Try this. On your computer, open the Darky ROM with winrar or 7zip or something similar. Does it open fine? Or does it give an error of some sort? If it does show an error, redownload and make sure it's working.
This was the case for people always getting stuck with similar errors while flashing custom ROMs

It opens fine. I have also tried both v.7 and version 5.6.

anoneemooz said:
Yes, get a hold of Clockwork recovery (linked in Darky's post I think but you can just search for it), rename it update.zip and put it in the root of your internal SD, then using 2e recovery apply it (twice) to get into clockwork recovery from which you can flash custom ROMs etc.
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Rename it only to
Update
As it is already a .zip file
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Sent from my shiny S .. a V7 B4 'steam machine!

Should I try to reset Dalvik?

Did you try a different rom like a doc rom or one from jim pansee to see if the problems are just with darkyys rom?
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Sent from my shiny S .. a V7 B4 'steam machine!

Have not tried another custom rom yet. I obviously should try that.

[Q] Install new ROM 2.3

Hello,
I try to install new ROM the my first time (and also try to backup my ROM)
So I root my phone (I hope I did it )
and I install ROM Manager .
I download ROM Ultibread-V1.4.ZIP and copy to the root of the SD.
When I open the ROM manager and select to backup my ROM or select Install ROM fro SD Card and get into recovery mod I'm getting only the following options:
reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip (this all the time give me error that the file is corrupt even if I download and copy new file
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
format internal sd-card
How can I solve that ?

An easy alternative would be to flash any Froyo Kernel. It would give you Clockwork Recovery directly. You just have to boot into recovery and apply the ROM.

Thats because stock rom can not run unsigned update.zip.
Try to flash speedmod or ultimate kernel via ODIN.
But please make sure that you have 2e or 3e recovery before you use ODIN

Flash cf root in Odin. This will give you 2e recovery which you need to install zip files. Then flash speedmod Odin version and you should have working cwm.
Sent from my Galaxy S using XDA App

Upgrade Ultibread-V1.4 need help !!!
Hi,
I run process to upgrade my Galaxy S I9000 to Ultibread-V1.4.
But after the phone reboot and see only lines of color and the phone is not start :-(
During stat-up I can here several strange voices but phone can't start :-(
HELP PLEASE !!!!

My Phone is up
OK,
My phone is up with 2.3.2
The problem now is that I'm getting a lot of the time error that application can't start. "Sorry! - use *#9900# to take log.
on the multing Keyboard and ROM manager :-(
Also I installed in the multi language Hebrew plugin but it's not working (Can't see any option to change the language

2.3 rom is still a beta rom .
jje

hi, help
idanle said:
Hi,
I run process to upgrade my Galaxy S I9000 to Ultibread-V1.4.
But after the phone reboot and see only lines of color and the phone is not start :-(
During stat-up I can here several strange voices but phone can't start :-(
HELP PLEASE !!!!
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hi dude,
what I would suggest is using Darky's rom ressurection edition
i had the exact same prob but it got solved
it's a little difficult but you shouldn't get stuck if u follow the instructions well
link here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=940671
this should work

I think I'll wait with flashing Gingerbread for Darky's rom based on it Wouldn't change that for anything else!

Gingercriskelo installation guide

Hello Criskelo's fans and friends.
I'll make a little guide for people who want to flash Criskelo's Ginger ROM (CGR).
I am not a noob neither a developer so i need some understanding.
If i make a mistake please correct me.That's for now lets start.
FOR NEW USERS:
MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE CAN REACH DOWNLOAD MODE
POWER BUTTON,VOLUME DOWN BUTTON AND HOME BUTTON (you'll see a yellow sign)
ΜΑΚΕ Α BACK UP OF YOUR CONTACTS,SMS.MMS ETC
Download JVQ from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011901 (Thanks Ramad)
Double click to extract and put in ODIN
PDA=PDA PHONE=PHONE CSC=CSC
Check repartition and put as pit the file attached(auto reboot and reset time default checked).
Put your phone into download mode and connect to pc
When it is connected you'll see a yellow light
In this point make sure that kies are not running in the background,if they do close them and run the procedure again.
Press start and let the phone boot.
PUT GINGERCRISKELO ROM ON THE ROOT OF SD CARDWhen done power off or pull the battery out and put your phone in download mode again.
Untick repartition untick auto reboot no need for pit file.
Put as PDA the tar attached(Thanks Ficeto)
When in odin say pass pull the battery out and press
VOLUME UP, POWER BUTTON AND HOME BUTTON,when you see the galaxy s sign release power button to get into recovery mode.
With volume buttons you go up and down to the menu and with power button you choose.
Wipe data/factory reset
install zip from sd card
choose zip from sd card
CRISKELO V76.zip
Wait for install
reboot and enjoy your new 2.3.4 JVQ rom.
FOR USERS COMING FROM OTHER GINGERBREAD CUSTOM ROM 2.3.3 AND UP:
Put the zip in the root of your sd card
Remove lagfix
Reboot in recovery mode
Make a nandroid back up
Wipe data/factory reset
Install zip from sd card
Choose zip from sd card
Choose Criskelo v76.zip
install reboot enjoy.
FOR USERS COMING FROM FROYO 2.2 OR 2.2.1
Follow the first procedure
DISCLAIMER:I'M NOT RESPOSSIBLE IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO YOUR PHONE
READ AND READ AND READ THE GUIDE AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN.
If anyone got into trouble feel free to pm me.
CREDITS
darky(from him i learned the basics and put the first rom in my galaxy)
hardcore
chainfire
supercurio
criskelo
neldar
ficeto
codeworkx
tk glitch
zacharias maladroit
pauldiddy
crysis21
00.ante
dhiru1602
fr4gg0r
dagr8
ragin
and all other developers and themers for making our SGS fuctional and beautiful
if i forgot someone pm me and i'll put where u belong
download pit and odin from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=832827(Thanks ragin)
The most important i forgot the link for the rom
HERE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978354
ATTENTION: This is exactly the same way to flash any other custom samsung rom.
You can't flash with this procedure roms like CM7 MIUI AND ALL OTHERS ROMS BASED ON CM7.

In first procedure in recovery (vol up + power + home), DON'T do a factory reset !
First, with repartition in Odin everything should be clean and second a factory reset seems to remove "sim toolkit" app and at next boot you'll be stuck at "Unlocking sim card" step.
Please, edit this tutorial or add "sim toolkit" app in the rom.

Wendigogo said:
In first procedure in recovery (vol up + power + home), DON'T do a factory reset !
First, with repartition in Odin everything should be clean and second a factory reset seems to remove "sim toolkit" app and at next boot you'll be stuck at "Unlocking sim card" step.
Please, edit this tutorial or add "sim toolkit" app in the rom.
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I flashed 76 on 75 without flashing JVQ. is it wrong? everything work good.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/picture.php?albumid=4242&pictureid=14015

please help i just downloaded the JVQ softwere from the page u puted
http://www.multiupload.com/RTT74XVG7E
i extraxted it but there isnt a pit file ?
from where i can download it ?
and another thing i have a stock JVQ downloaded from www.samfrimware.com
can i put it insted of the JVq that i downloaded form here http://www.multiupload.com/RTT74XVG7E
???

This guide is wrong man!
You gonna put newbies in trouble!
Please remove this thread

what's wrong with it?
i followed it to the letter except the factory reset in recovery (for the causes Wendigogo already mentioned) and everything is working fine.

I am using a Galnet Twooey III (2.3.5) with Gingerbread bootloaders.
Do I need to go back to Froyo bootloaders?
Or the only thing to do is just to flash the CGR v79 using CWM?

Niccon said:
I am using a Galnet Twooey III (2.3.5) with Gingerbread bootloaders.
Do I need to go back to Froyo bootloaders?
Or the only thing to do is just to flash the CGR v79 using CWM?
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Same here , someone please submit a reply ??!?

I was in a bootloop with your guide.
Treid then installation of darky rom and after that comes criskelo....worked.

help..
hey guys plz help me i am put rom zip file in external sd card but in the recovery external sd does not open..tell me how to open external sd or how to put rom zip file in to sd card(phone meomry) plz help me ..

Hi,
currently I am using v77 with darkcore 2.9 that matches jvq.
what is the procedure that I need to follow to install v79?
install v79 from cwm-> replace kernel to darkcore 3.1?
or install stock jvr->replace core to darkcore 3.1-> install v79 from cwm-> replace core?
or any other solution?
thanks a lot!
Ofer

oferfg4a said:
Hi,
currently I am using v77 with darkcore 2.9 that matches jvq.
what is the procedure that I need to follow to install v79?
install v79 from cwm-> replace kernel to darkcore 3.1?
or install stock jvr->replace core to darkcore 3.1-> install v79 from cwm-> replace core?
or any other solution?
thanks a lot!
Ofer
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Just flash it from cwm, than flash the JVR compatible kernel of your choice

FulRom NoWipe V77 Versión Final - how to install
Hello
I have an samsung galaxy i9000 with
Gingerbread 2.3.3: JV9 - JVO - JV7
I downloaded the file
FulRom NoWipe V77 Versión Final: CriskeloRom_GINGERBREAD_v77_I9000-I9000T-I9000M.zip
Lets try it...

After installation
This is a GREAT ROM.
I am really happy with it.
Very awesome.
Everything works fine!
And my i9000 has bekomme even faster, so I can underclock for saving battery.
Keep up the good work.

Finally after all joy of this mod I have some suggestions.
I am using the version v77.
When trying to apply the battery mods or the blue theme, the phone loops while talking to the SIM card. Only way out, to restore my backup.
There might be the possibility, that I did not read enough about the battery mods, however, my knowledge of spain is zero.
Another question. I like the gel type style of buttons, as shown in gingercriskelos adress tab. I themed a lot for nokia. Would it not be nice to use this kind of tabs (buttons with gel effect) for the selected tab at any modus?

dark side of dark core
I am happy with v77. My prob. unfortunately i used a ext4 and forgot to reset!
When I saw v79 I tried it.
Install ZIP from SD Card.
I did not consider, that another kernel was included: Darkcore.
I end up with the astronaut.
All my cwm backups became unusable.
So I went for a clean gingerbread install and put v77 on top again. So I lose my product code.
Why didnt you stay with the old architecture, so that users can follow upgrades easily with cwm zip without wipe.
best regards
jodahush

not much movement in this thread anymore. People moves to v79
Just want to mention, that I can install battery and theme mod now.
My problem was the ext4 lagfix i used before.
I am interested to know, how those mods works with darckcore, since this thig is allways lagfixed. (v79)
Criskelo seems to move to Galaxy S2. I hope somebody continue his great ROM

I installed as per guide but I don't have google maps and don't know how to Install it?!!
tia

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp!
When flashing to JVQ, all went well and i got pass & reset on odin, but then on my phone, i got failed to format & got stuck on the samsung logo screen.. please heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp

Q - root & unroot and custom firmware galaxy S

Sorry to ask a stupid question. i have been searching all over and have got tonnes of results, just need a further opinions.
I am thinking of putting CM7 on my galaxy S, yet need advise on how to do it.
i am currently on 2.3.4 stock.
i have the following questions:
What is the best way to root the phone?
Is there a way to unroot if i require, so i can get back to stock?
Do i or can i backup the stock firmware?
Whats best way to flash CM7
Any tuturials would be useful.
Please explain your answer, im a newbie at rooting. and don't want to brick my phone.
Thanks

Check my thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1142499

still confused
how do i update to cm7 rom when i have 2.3.4 install. some say i gotta downgrade stock?
i found this tutorial, i was wondering if its right?
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/cyanogenmod-7-cm7-samsung-galaxy-s/
New Guide, completely re-written]
Download and Install XXJVS Android 2.3.5 firmware.
Root XXJVS. This will also install ClockWorkMod (CWM) recovery, which is needed to flash MIUI ROM. In simple terms, you cannot have CM7 without a custom recovery like CWM.
Download CyanogenMod ROM from here. Prefer latest version over other, although that’s not a requirement. It keeps updating hell lot of time — which is good. At the time of writing, latest CM7 version was ”cm_galaxysmtd_full-135.zip” which I tried on my Galaxy S i9000 successfully.
Transfer the CM7 ROM file you just downloaded to phone’s sd card.
Go to recovery mode. For this, simply open the CWM app (you get it after step 2) and tap on ClockWorkMod to reboot phone into recovery mode. [Other way to reboot in recovery is to switch off phone and then press and hold 3 buttons together: VolumeUP+Home+Power till the Galaxy S logo shows up on screen]
In recovery, use Volume keys to scroll up and down between options and power key to select an option. Now, go to and select “install zip from sd card”.
Then, select “choose zip from sd card”. Browse through sd card and select the file CM7 ROM you downloaded in step 3 and transferred in step 4 above.
This will flash the required files on your phone and will reboot your phone into recovery again. This is a slightly different blue colored recovery now, btw — don’t panic on color change.
Select “install zip from sd card” again. Then, select “choose zip from sd card”. Now, browse through sd card and select the file CM7 ROM (again, yes!) you downloaded in step 3 and transferred in step 4 above.
This time, the CM7 ROM will be flashed actually and after it’s installed, your phone will be back on recovery. Select ‘go back’ and select ‘reboot system now’. When the phone restarts, you’ll have CyanogenMod 7 working coolly on your Galaxy S.
Enjoy the themes!
[Optional] Share this guide with others!
And it’s pretty easy now, right? Thanks to MIUI team. [Don't why it's easy now, look the mess of instructions below, which was the only way to install CM& earlier.]
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so i update to 2.3.5? as it says in the link?
the only question is how do i unroot and put stock back on?

No no no!
Mate, you need to be on any gb rom, flash a custom kernel with cwm - speedmod or cf root. Download required cm7 rom to yr phone, go to recovery, mounts and storage, format system, cache and data. Then choose install from sd card, choose yr cm7 rom and flash.
Job done.

woolf clubs said:
No no no!
Mate, you need to be on any gb rom, flash a custom kernel with cwm - speedmod or cf root. Download required cm7 rom to yr phone, go to recovery, mounts and storage, format system, cache and data. Then choose install from sd card, choose yr cm7 rom and flash.
Job done.
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lolzzz its easy for us to understand what u said...........
but i think his brain is hurting right now
1st i think he should educate himself how to flash then ur procedure is quite easy to follow

[Q] Returning to stock GB from ICS Stunner - stuck at CWMR

I had ICS Stunner in my Note working properly.
I needed to revert back to stock GB, so I downloaded the stock ROM from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1590284
N7000XXLC1-2.3.6-2012 March-N7000CPWLB2--United Kingdom
(my phone is NOT from UK).
After that I followed these steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24535533#post24535533
Download AbyssNote 4.2 kernel with redpill touch recovery from here- http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1362424 .
Now first put this zip on your SD Card before you try to flash anything or restore anything.
Now boot into recovery - Volume up + Home + Power
Choose - install zip from SD Card
Navigate to your Abyss kernel 4.2 zip and flash it
After flashing is complete- go back to the Recovery start menu
Go to advanced > reboot recovery
This will reboot the phone directly to new recovery - Hyperdroid Redpill Recovery
Now go to Wipe Menu and wipe cache, dalvik and do your factory reset
After this start your restore from nandroid backup , or flash any GB rom !
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I've done everything up to "After this start your restore from nandroid backup , or flash any GB rom".
When I try to "choose zip from internal card" and choose the beforementioned ROM, I get the message "E:Can't open /emmc/1/GT-N7000..... Installation aborted".
If i try to choose file from external SD card I get "Can't mount /sdcard/".
I've tried flashing Abyssnote 3.9 as per this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599229
Still same problem.
Does it have something to do, that the ROM I've downloaded isn't the same as my original ROM? (I mean the letters at the end, like LA4, KL2 and so on. I can't remember my original ones)?
And I don't have any backup.
Can someone help me get back to ANY gingerbread?
Thanks a lot in advance.

Cyrusas said:
I had ICS Stunner in my Note working properly.
I needed to revert back to stock GB, so I downloaded the stock ROM from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1590284
N7000XXLC1-2.3.6-2012 March-N7000CPWLB2--United Kingdom
(my phone is NOT from UK).
After that I followed these steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24535533#post24535533
I've done everything up to "After this start your restore from nandroid backup , or flash any GB rom".
When I try to "choose zip from internal card" and choose the beforementioned ROM, I get the message "E:Can't open /emmc/1/GT-N7000..... Installation aborted".
If i try to choose file from external SD card I get "Can't mount /sdcard/".
I've tried flashing Abyssnote 3.9 as per this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599229
Still same problem.
Does it have something to do, that the ROM I've downloaded isn't the same as my original ROM? (I mean the letters at the end, like LA4, KL2 and so on. I can't remember my original ones)?
And I don't have any backup.
Can someone help me get back to ANY gingerbread?
Thanks a lot in advance.
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I think you should go back to any stock rootable GB ROM using ODIN. Then flash your custom GB ROM over it and then restore your apps using Titanium Backup or any such tool provided you have used the same to back up your apps.

Go to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
And download any one of the pre rooted GB ROMs and flash it using Odin
The difference in ROM title does not affect flashing

Had the very same problem. At a welknown site a registred and downloaded a original rom. A rooted rom did not worked with my Note. After that i flashed the Rom with pit file completely. And yes, miricaly it worked! My only problem was that i picked a rom which had no rooting available so i had to downgrade. I downgraded with a rooted rom and finaly i was where i left some 5 hours before, but now with a working device!!

I don't know if I can post after this time, (couldn't get my hands on that phone and check out your advice), but now I've tried it and it works perfectly - thanks!