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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.
Guys,
I'm losing my mind here.
I've tried to install the CyanogenMod but I've run into some problems.
Why is it so damn difficult to install this?
I've spent 4 hours following different guides and none of them are step by step.
The ones that come close, never mention possible issues along the way which you then have to find on other forums.
Anyway,
can someone please help me with the following:
I'm getting stuck on booting into recovery.
I run the command and the phone reboots. however, it then presents a Triangle and an exclamation mark!
The instruction show that I am supposed to see a Green text recovery screen.
I'm having to hit the up volume and power button, which gives a blue text recovery screen with limited options.
I've tried the Amon_Ra's Recovery process and the ClockworkMod Recovery process to no avail!!!
I also tried the rom manager but the app keep giving "An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands"
I know it's something that I'm doing wrong but I'm very close to throwing this phone out the window and going back to an iphone... This is just not ****ing worth it.
I've done everything up to reboot to recovery part from this guide: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Nexus_One:_Full_Update_Guide
/please help.
Your Bootloader is unlocked?
artii said:
Guys,
I'm losing my mind here.
I've tried to install the CyanogenMod but I've run into some problems.
Why is it so damn difficult to install this?
I've spent 4 hours following different guides and none of them are step by step.
The ones that come close, never mention possible issues along the way which you then have to find on other forums.
Anyway,
can someone please help me with the following:
I'm getting stuck on booting into recovery.
I run the command and the phone reboots. however, it then presents a Triangle and an exclamation mark!
The instruction show that I am supposed to see a Green text recovery screen.
I'm having to hit the up volume and power button, which gives a blue text recovery screen with limited options.
I've tried the Amon_Ra's Recovery process and the ClockworkMod Recovery process to no avail!!!
I also tried the rom manager but the app keep giving "An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands"
I know it's something that I'm doing wrong but I'm very close to throwing this phone out the window and going back to an iphone... This is just not ****ing worth it.
I've done everything up to reboot to recovery part from this guide: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Nexus_One:_Full_Update_Guide
/please help.
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Go to this thread. Read it. Download the apk. Root your device (you could not flash a custom recovery because you are not rooted!...). Download RomManager from the Market. Install a custom recovery through RomManager and you are done.
Reading other thread now.
dadennis said:
Your Bootloader is unlocked?
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Yes,
Ran the following: fastboot oem unlock
artii said:
Yes,
Ran the following: fastboot oem unlock
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mhhh ok. So you probably have no insecure boot image. That's probably why you can't flash any recovery from RomManager....
Try this at MoDaCo. Download an unsecure boot image... And try again.
Downloaded Universal Androot.
Clicked to root, goes OK ok ok ok ok ok ok ok then "Failed ! No ~~~ Fu Goo ~~~
edit - trying superoneclick
artii said:
Downloaded Universal Androot.
Clicked to root, goes OK ok ok ok ok ok ok ok then "Failed ! No ~~~ Fu Goo ~~~
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if your running android 2.2.1 it wont work mate! try z4 root off the market worked for me!
ok, superoneclick seemed to have work and rooter the phone!
using rom manager to flash the clockwordmod recovery now. Lets see if it fails and gives and permissions error. If not, I'll boot into recovery and see if that works.
thanks for the assistance thus far.. /puts iphone back in the drawer.
recovery worked, ran the update.zip
downloaded the Cyanogen mode via rom manager, but when it tried the clockwork recovery, I get the triangle again... frustrating.
artii said:
recovery worked, ran the update.zip
downloaded the Cyanogen mode via rom manager, but when it tried the clockwork recovery, I get the triangle again... frustrating.
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what update .zip?
I have the same problem...Well i rooted with superclick then when i go into recovery mode and click on recovery it shows a white triangle. I removed the memory card while rooting, could that be the problem?
You need to delete the following two files, and reinstall your custom recovery. These files restore the stock recovery during a full boot.
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh
/system/recovery-from-boot.p
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Is it ok if i factory set and redo all the processes?
artii said:
Guys,
I'm losing my mind here.
I've tried to install the CyanogenMod but I've run into some problems.
Why is it so damn difficult to install this?
I've spent 4 hours following different guides and none of them are step by step.
The ones that come close, never mention possible issues along the way which you then have to find on other forums.
Anyway,
can someone please help me with the following:
I'm getting stuck on booting into recovery.
I run the command and the phone reboots. however, it then presents a Triangle and an exclamation mark!
The instruction show that I am supposed to see a Green text recovery screen.
I'm having to hit the up volume and power button, which gives a blue text recovery screen with limited options.
I've tried the Amon_Ra's Recovery process and the ClockworkMod Recovery process to no avail!!!
I also tried the rom manager but the app keep giving "An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands"
I know it's something that I'm doing wrong but I'm very close to throwing this phone out the window and going back to an iphone... This is just not ****ing worth it.
I've done everything up to reboot to recovery part from this guide: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Nexus_One:_Full_Update_Guide
/please help.
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Did you try superboot? Works perfectly for me.
guy27 said:
Is it ok if i factory set and redo all the processes?
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Yes
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This is my preferred method of rooting.
http://www.nexusoneforum.net/forum/...mple-sdk-setup-manual-root-guide-windows.html
Remember, once rooted you will need to instal a custom recovery. You will also need to delete the two files I mentioned above, otherwise you will lose custom recovery when you boot...
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danger-rat said:
You need to delete the following two files, and reinstall your custom recovery. These files restore the stock recovery during a full boot.
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh
/system/recovery-from-boot.p
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Sorry, I'm a bit new to all this.
Can you please tell me exactly how to remove these files?
Do I need to download a terminal for the nexus one and run some rm commands?
aggazz said:
what update .zip?
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The CyanogenMod file that I downloaded. Number 7. I changed it's name to update.zip and moved it to root of sd card when trying to do it manually without rom manager before.
artii said:
The CyanogenMod file that I downloaded. Number 7. I changed it's name to update.zip and moved it to root of sd card when trying to do it manually without rom manager before.
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so are you now rooted and running cm7-build#10 nightly or still trying to do it?
Hii all!
I've made a new post to explain thing better. My main problem is that I can't get into my recovery menu.
A few weeks ago I've successfully rooted my Milestone (bootloader 90.78 > vulnerable recovery From this post > Copied OpenRecory + update.zip (G.O.T. OpenRecovery) to my SD card) But then i wanted to install a custom ROM. So I thought it was good to start over with a clean phone, I followed the "[HOW-TO] Get your Milestone back to stock" guide. I downloaded the following .sbf "SHOLS_U2_02.36.0_UCASHLSMR2EMEAB1B806D.0R_PDS003_USASHLS00RTGB_P026_A019_HWp2a_1FF.sbf", flashed my phone with this .sbf, all went fine. Then the vulnerable recovery needed to be installed, I've tried several vulnerables. But after completed the install I cant get into the recovery, I'm stuck at the /!\ screen. Can someone help me?
Thanks
OLD POST:
[old]Hii all!
I have a really nasty problem here. I can't open the recovery menu, I'm stuck at the /!\ image, tried the two key combinations, but no one works.
I already rooted my phone and I wanted to install a custom ROM. But before this I wanted a clean/stock phone, so I flashed him to stock .sbf. Then I installed vulnerable to get into recovery menu >> doesn't work. OK. Lets install the bootloader again + vulnerable >> doesn't work. Can someone help me with this, I really want a custom ROM and root (again)
Thanks, eXtink[/old]
Flas G.O.T. ) cause it already has vulnerable recovery injected then install open recovery 3.3 and play
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Pressing <volume up> + <camera> at the /!\ screen does nothing?
Hi, I also have this problem.
there is openrecovery 3.3? where can i get this.
The dev website only shows 2.1? is their site outdated?
Hi!
I'm suffering the same problem:
I tried with the phone as I got it (no flash nor anything) - Could enter recovery mode (Power + CAM) but no menu display with VOLUP + CAM at the same time nor first VOLUP and then CAM.
I tried installing openrecovery and also androidiani, but after flashing vulnerable recoveri 90.78 and starting in recovery mode the same problem, no menu.
I flashed G.O.T telus 2.2.1 and still the same problem
Any ideas?
TioBorracho said:
Hi!
I'm suffering the same problem:
I tried with the phone as I got it (no flash nor anything) - Could enter recovery mode (Power + CAM) but no menu display with VOLUP + CAM at the same time nor first VOLUP and then CAM.
I tried installing openrecovery and also androidiani, but after flashing vulnerable recoveri 90.78 and starting in recovery mode the same problem, no menu.
I flashed G.O.T telus 2.2.1 and still the same problem
Any ideas?
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A few points:
You should ALWAYS be able to get to the default recovery. The default
recovery is not useful for flashing ROMs, but if you can't get to it, you have serious issues.
The default recovery can be accessed by powering on the phone with camera pressed down until you see the exclamation/triangle icon/cell phone icon.
RELEASE all buttons.Then press VOLUME UP (leaving it pressed down) and hit the camera button again (once). It should INSTANTLY give you a recovery menu.
You should now be in the RECOVERY (not OpenRecovery). You should a small number of options : reboot, apply update.zip,etc.
If you have not correctly installed the Vulnerable Recovery, you won't be able to use the apply update.zip option to run Open Recovery, Androidiani, etc.
The following thread is the best guide to get a recovery installed. Follow it exactly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932196
The best recovery for Milestone is Androidiani. GOT recovery is OLD. OpenRecovery works fine, but Androidiani has more options for Milestone.
The general steps are:
1) Flash a GOT sbf using RSD lite. This installs vulnerable recovery
2) Download Androidiani. Put its update.zip in the ROOT of you SDCARD and put the OpenRecovery FOLDER (unzipped) also in the ROOT of the SDcard
3) Enter Recovery (as described above)
4) Choose Apply update.zip to get into Androidiani
5) Follow instructions for the ROM you want to use...
I hope this helps! It has worked on thousands of milestones. I see no reason for it to fail on yours.
Caz666 said:
A few points:
You should ALWAYS be able to get to the default recovery. The default
recovery is not useful for flashing ROMs, but if you can't get to it, you have serious issues.
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I guess I have those serious issues. I'll try one more time and post a video so I fell less stupid
TioBorracho said:
I guess I have those serious issues. I'll try one more time and post a video so I fell less stupid
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Post the video and we can see if you have a problem.
Did you try starting from scratch using the appropriate GOT sbf?
The recovery gets overwritten by that sbf, so if this is succesful, any corrupted recovery problem should go away.
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Try plugging your usb cable between your pc and phone, and then enter recovery
Caz666 said:
Post the video and we can see if you have a problem.
Did you try starting from scratch using the appropriate GOT sbf?
The recovery gets overwritten by that sbf, so if this is succesful, any corrupted recovery problem should go away.
Sent from my Milestone using Tapatalk
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I flashed GOT Telus 2.2.1 full, at least I've got froyo now, but still no recovery menu. I also tried without SD and SIM to check if something could be wrong with them but no luck.
I'll make the video in some minutes (no sound, I'm at work. I tried to make it yesterday but my daughter thought it was better to play with the computer instead)
To eneter in recovery mod slide out keyboard and pres X button + power button and release them when you see the /!\ then apply update.zip
Here is de link to the youtube video
Code:
watch?v=ukzMPcI2Css
friz said:
To eneter in recovery mod slide out keyboard and pres X button + power button and release them when you see the /!\ then apply update.zip
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I think that only works with newer bootloaders. I've got 90.73.
same problem
hi,
im suffering the same issue.. i get till the triangle but "vol up + camera" does nothing - through the buttons work within android itself
i've tried GOT and the vulnerable-bootloader-only SBFs
bootloader version is .72
any ideas?
Well, at least I'm not the only one. I'm thinking about trying motorola service...
I'm out of warranty. I'll check how much will they say.motorola service here sucks. if you manage to solve it please let me know.
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I have the same problem, bootload 90.74
Hey everyone,
So this is definitely a noob problem and I would like to apologize in advance for taking up your time. I am extremely new to rooting and would be extremely appreciative of some advice!
I bought my phone (a Motorola Milestone) already rooted and running G.O.T. 2.2.1 back in November. I wanted to upgrade to the latest CyanogenMod 7 and, in my own stupidity, I followed a Droid tutorial instead of a Milestone tutorial. This led me to install Clockwork ROM Manager and flash their Recovery Menu - which, I've now learned, is not compatible with the Milestone.
So, I now have no access to the Recovery Menu (the phone simply boots up normally). I still have Superuser Permissions and can access the Bootloader.
What I would like your input on is the steps I should take to regain access to the Recovery Menu. I feel like, since I have root access, I shouldn't need to start from scratch (e.g. completely re-root the device), but I don't know for sure.
Is it possible to somehow just flash OpenRecovery? Or do I need to do all ofthe steps listed at addictivetips.c0m/mobile/how-to-root-motorola-milestone/?
I saw one tutorial for flashing a new recovery program (theunlockr.c0m/2009/10/15/how-to-flash-a-new-recovery-image-if-you-are-already-rooted/) and it seems easy enough. My only issue then is that OpenRecovery is not distributed as an .img file but rather as an "update.zip" and a folder.
Again, I'm sorry for using up your time with what probably is a ridiculously simplistic question. I require the phone for my work and the thought of accidentally bricking it is enough to give me pause from doing anything else. Suggestions would be really welcome!
You can flash GOT again which already has the Vulnerable Recovery in it... or just flash the vulnerable recovery itself.
Good luck.
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The main issue there is that I never did the initial flash of GOT or vulnerable recovery (I bought the phone pre-rooted) so I don't know how exactly to go about that. In light of the end goal (I want to upgrade the phone to the latest CyanogenMod 7), what would be the least amount of steps to accomplish this?
I think if I could flash the recovery and then flash CM7 (with a backup of all my stuff somewhere in between) that would do the trick?
Can't you try that sbf flash thing? Or is that only for droids?
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twitchcity said:
The main issue there is that I never did the initial flash of GOT or vulnerable recovery (I bought the phone pre-rooted) so I don't know how exactly to go about that. In light of the end goal (I want to upgrade the phone to the latest CyanogenMod 7), what would be the least amount of steps to accomplish this?
I think if I could flash the recovery and then flash CM7 (with a backup of all my stuff somewhere in between) that would do the trick?
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Try this:
1) Download RSD Lite - http://uploaded.to/file/pifx1b
2) Download Vulnerable recovery for MM - http://www.mediafire.com/?jzzjmmrvwkz
3) Unpack and install RSD Lite, then unpack vulnerable recovery.
4) Open RSD Lite and click on '...' button, chose sbf file with vulnerable recovery (unpacked in 3rd step).
5) Power on your Milestone in bootloader mode (power + d-pad up).
6) Connect usb cable to Milestone, RSD lite will show that phone is connected
7) Press start in RSD lite and wait until RSD lite end procedures (it will boot when process will be done). Shutdown phone.
8) Turn on Milestone by pressing power + x on the keyboard. It should get you to recovery mode.
Thank you for the detailed steps and the links! I REALLY appreciate them!
Once I've done those, I should then be able to do a backup through the recovery menu and flash the latest CM7 release? Or are there other steps I need to do?
twitchcity said:
Thank you for the detailed steps and the links! I REALLY appreciate them!
Once I've done those, I should then be able to do a backup through the recovery menu and flash the latest CM7 release? Or are there other steps I need to do?
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When you will be done, download (from here - http://code.google.com/p/androidiani-openrecovery/downloads/list) and copy to sd card Androidiani Open Recovery (update.zip and OpenRecovery folder should be in / of sdcard, eg.: /sdcard/update.zip ; /sdcard/OpenRecovery).
Then (if you want to flash CM7) you need to download CM from here - https://github.com/downloads/nadlabak/android/update-cm-7.1.0-RC10-11.06.14-Milestone-signed.zip and GApps (http://goo-inside.me/gapps/gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip) and copy it to /sdcard/OpenRecovery/updates
When you copy AOR and CM7 to your sd card, you need to shutdown your phone and power it on with pressed power + x. It will take you to the recovery (screen with exlamation in background) and then you will need to press vol up + camera button. If you see blue menu, choose from option 'apply update.zip'. It takes you to AOR. From AOR menu choose Apply Update, in next step choose package with CM7 (update-cm-7.1.0-RC10-11.06.14-Milestone-signed.zip) and when update will be over do the same with gapps. Return to the main menu and do 'Wipe dalvik cache' and 'Wipe cache'. Reboot and CM7 should load now.
Awesome! This all makes sense. I will have time later this week to give it a try (I can't wait to update this phone, it has now decided that if I receive a couple calls and also a couple texts, it will freeze completely on me. Not impressed!) - thanks again!
Another simple question: When I copy over CM7 and the Google Apps, do I leave them in .zip format or should I unpack them first?
twitchcity said:
Another simple question: When I copy over CM7 and the Google Apps, do I leave them in .zip format or should I unpack them first?
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Both - CM7 and Google Apps should be packed and moved to OpenRecovery/updates folder.
Thank you for your awesome instructions!
I ran into a few hiccups (at first, I didn't have the USB drivers installed and then I ran into an issue where the com.android.phone process kept quitting so I did a complete data wipe on top of the cache wipes) but I now have CM7 installed and running.
However, I've run into a new problem: I have no network access! (cellular voice or data!). The only carrier the phone sees is WIND (I am on Fido). It previously had no trouble at all... I think it is because of the Baseband version?
I noticed that, with the flashing and everything, the baseband version has changed from 3GSMEPU91A_U_91.09.00I (which worked) to 3GSMEPU91A_U_91.09.04I (not a big change but maybe the cause of my problem?)
I know that the phone is not meant to be used on Fido but it was previously unlocked and working fine... Did I miss a step somewhere?
As of right now, my phone is useless to me so help would greatly be appreciated!
EDIT1: I did configure the Mobile Networks/Access Point Names settings (as per what I used before the format) so that is not the problem...
EDIT2: Under status, the phone does list my correct phone number but has the network as "unknown".
Have you changed the baseband to Canada in AOR? It's either that or Telus when flashing in AOR.
What exactly did you do with the APN? You shouldn't have any issues configuring it to Fido.
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I hadn't changed the baseband in AOR - I thought I might have to but I didn't want to do anything that could be detrimental.
I just applied the "canada.zip" and, indeed, it looks like that did the trick!
As for the APN, I just put in the ones found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537829 as that is what I had to do to get the data working before.
edit: I've been playing around with the phone and everything seems to be working! (even the AMAZING "Create a 3G Wireless Hotspot" feature!) Honestly, I cannot thank you enough adamz667 and skadude66!
I was trying to install Serendipity 7. I followed the directions for the Kernel and flashed it from the SpeedMod menu, Install from SDCard. I chose the kernel zip that I downloaded for the 7.0 and it looked like it was working, I think. It was announcing in a "computer voice" that it would take 2 minutes. The screen was messed up like "snow" during this time.
It then rebooted, I saw the AT&T splash screen and then it cleared. I saw about 2 lines of "snow" in the middle of the screen, and it rebooted.
I managed to get it into recovery mode, but there is nothing on the screen. Using ADB devices, it tells me its in recovery but the screen is blank.
Now what do I do??? yikes!
You didn't flash gingerbread bootloaders.
follow the directions exactly...
MarkWorsnop said:
I was trying to install Serendipity 7. I followed the directions for the Kernel and flashed it from the SpeedMod menu, Install from SDCard. I chose the kernel zip that I downloaded for the 7.0 and it looked like it was working, I think. It was announcing in a "computer voice" that it would take 2 minutes. The screen was messed up like "snow" during this time.
It then rebooted, I saw the AT&T splash screen and then it cleared. I saw about 2 lines of "snow" in the middle of the screen, and it rebooted.
I managed to get it into recovery mode, but there is nothing on the screen. Using ADB devices, it tells me its in recovery but the screen is blank.
Now what do I do??? yikes!
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Not sure exactly, there are many in this forum that can answer you more correctly. But maybe to get you started, there are a couple of boot loaders, 'boot.bin' and 'sbl.bin' that need to match, whether they are gingerbread or froyo. Sounds like yours are mismatched. Only thing I know to do would be to ODIN-1-click back to stock eclair (2.1) and reflash the S7 rom per instructions in the OP. Don't know if this helps or not, maybe some of the others will help clarify.
edit: Yeah, studacris is one of those I was talking about
I must be blind. I went to the Serendipity 7 web site and followed the directions on the download page. That didn't seem to do anything so I then tried to install the kernel. This is where I went to the recovery menu and told it to install a zip. I guess that was wrong.
The good part is I can get to the recovery mode using ADB.
Can you please tell me how I flash the gingerbread bootloaders? there must be something that shows how to do this from adb?
I am able to change the modes using ADB. I put the phone into Download mode. The DOWNLOADING screen is on the phone. I start ODIN and click START.
It says
(0 succeeded / failed 0)
ADB does not see the phone in download mode, not sure if it should.
Can I do a flash_image using ADB or what do I need to do?
I have ODIN3 One Click Instraller
MarkWorsnop said:
I must be blind. I went to the Serendipity 7 web site and followed the directions on the download page. That didn't seem to do anything so I then tried to install the kernel. This is where I went to the recovery menu and told it to install a zip. I guess that was wrong.
The good part is I can get to the recovery mode using ADB.
Can you please tell me how I flash the gingerbread bootloaders? there must be something that shows how to do this from adb?
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Don't need to from adb. After you flash back to stock, check out forums on GB bootloaders. Those for S7 and there's a 1-click out there as well, I897 GB bootloaders, all will work with S7.
How do I flash back to stock? ODIN doesnt seem to work???
MarkWorsnop said:
How do I flash back to stock? ODIN doesnt seem to work???
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Here's 3 methods...
Method 1: Key Combination 1 (recommended)
1. Remove your battery, external SD card and SIM card
2. Reinsert battery and battery cover.
3. Hold down both volume buttons and while holding them down plug the phone in.
Method 2: Key Combination 2 (if method 1 doesn't work)
1. Remove your battery, external SD card and SIM card
2. Reinsert battery and battery cover.
3. Hold down both volume buttons and the power button.
Method 3: ADB (for advanced users.)
1. Download the android SDK from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (NOT THE .EXE VERSION)
2. Drag it into the ROOT (top-most directory) of your hard drive.
3. Open the Command Prompt and navigate to the tools folder in the android SDK.
4. type adb shell then press enter
5. type adb reboot download then press enter
I've also had some success with using 'adb reboot recovery' if you've still got a good update.zip file in there somewhere.
edit: Then use ODIN to flash back to stock...
back to 6.4 again,
I managed to run flash_image from ADB and then I was able to get back to the recovery menu on the phone.
I reinstalled my original kernel using CWM and then reinstalled Serendipity 6.4 and now the phone appears to be ok again.
Now... what should I have done in the first place to get Serendipity 7 on this phone?
I have the kernel zip. I originally used CWM to install the zip from the SDCard and that is what trashed everything.
What is the proper procedure?
MarkWorsnop said:
I managed to run flash_image from ADB and then I was able to get back to the recovery menu on the phone.
I reinstalled my original kernel using CWM and then reinstalled Serendipity 6.4 and now the phone appears to be ok again.
Now... what should I have done in the first place to get Serendipity 7 on this phone?
I have the kernel zip. I originally used CWM to install the zip from the SDCard and that is what trashed everything.
What is the proper procedure?
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Go back to S7 site and follow steps 1-16 very closely! redownload the file in step 1 in case the one you have is corrupted some how, and start over. These are the steps that work, so if not for you maybe you got a file messed up or something. You're back to 6.4 so this should work, if not it's now beyond me. Hope you get up and running!
Do I need to do anything with the Kernel first? Or just do everything from the download instructions?
I have ODIN open and the phone in in download mode. I choose the 4 files and hit start. All the files say "0 succeded"
Should there be anything listed in the boxes at the top of ODIN? Seem like ODIN does not connect.
ADB doesnt see the phone in download mode, not sure if it should?
Moving to a new thread as the phone is back up again... in the old rom