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[Q] no luck flashing

This is a rather long post. I want to be as precise as possible regarding my dilemma, so thanks in advance for taking the time to read it.
I own a Samsung Captivate SGH-I897. It was running the stock Éclair 2.1. A couple of weeks ago I successfully flashed Perceptions build 8 by DesignGears on to my phone. I used the very helpful instruction videos by Connexion2005. A week later, I flashed Perception 9 with the same success as the first time. A couple of nights ago I decided to flash Perception 9.5. About 2/3 of the way through something happened, not sure what, but I was unsuccessful flashing it. I tried 3 or 4 more times without any success. Each time I attempted to flash the new rom, I would go through the process of using Odin I897UJI6-OCD-Rev02 to get the stock rom on to my phone. I even used the master clear. Out of frustration I looked at my phone info and discovered that it now has firmware version 2.2, baseband version I897UCJI6, kernel version 2.6.32.9 and build version Froyo.UCJI6. I re-rooted the rom with z4 root and installed rom manager. After this I tried re-installing Perception 9.5 into the root file. I attempted to flash it onto the phone, once by renaming the zip file update and once without renaming it. I tried flashing it through rom manager and by using the 3 button process, all to no avail. Each time I attempted the rooting, the phone would begin normally enough, however, when I try to reinstall packages, a message comes up saying “E: failed to open /mnt/internal…sd/update.zip (no such file or directory) E: signature verification failed. Installation aborted.”
I have read as many posts on this subject as I possibly can find in xda, android central and Samsung captivate forum.com. This is extremely frustrating. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks for any and all suggestions.

1. Please try to split into paragraphs to go easy on eyes, esp for readers on mobile.
2. Did u try flashing to 2.1 stock?
3. Once u r on stock, u need not root ur phone. Rename the ROM of ur choice to update.zip, go to recovery, and apply update.zip.
A couple of ROMs I tried recently in this way and was successful:
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848066
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=882397

my suggestion is Flash back to Stock 2.1 rather than flashing to the leaked Froyo JI6.
Odin 1 click JF6 (which is stock eclair). After the flash use the same odin module to run master clear.
Re-root
Install Rom Manager/CWM recovery
and proceed with fresh custom rom flash of your choice via clockwork recovery

bibleprof said:
This is a rather long post. I want to be as precise as possible regarding my dilemma, so thanks in advance for taking the time to read it.
I own a Samsung Captivate SGH-I897. It was running the stock Éclair 2.1. A couple of weeks ago I successfully flashed Perceptions build 8 by DesignGears on to my phone. I used the very helpful instruction videos by Connexion2005. A week later, I flashed Perception 9 with the same success as the first time. A couple of nights ago I decided to flash Perception 9.5. About 2/3 of the way through something happened, not sure what, but I was unsuccessful flashing it. I tried 3 or 4 more times without any success. Each time I attempted to flash the new rom, I would go through the process of using Odin I897UJI6-OCD-Rev02 to get the stock rom on to my phone. I even used the master clear. Out of frustration I looked at my phone info and discovered that it now has firmware version 2.2, baseband version I897UCJI6, kernel version 2.6.32.9 and build version Froyo.UCJI6. I re-rooted the rom with z4 root and installed rom manager. After this I tried re-installing Perception 9.5 into the root file. I attempted to flash it onto the phone, once by renaming the zip file update and once without renaming it. I tried flashing it through rom manager and by using the 3 button process, all to no avail. Each time I attempted the rooting, the phone would begin normally enough, however, when I try to reinstall packages, a message comes up saying “E: failed to open /mnt/internal…sd/update.zip (no such file or directory) E: signature verification failed. Installation aborted.”
I have read as many posts on this subject as I possibly can find in xda, android central and Samsung captivate forum.com. This is extremely frustrating. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks for any and all suggestions.
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JI6 is not stock...you need ODIN ONE CLICK JF6
diablo009 said:
3. Once u r on stock, u need not root ur phone. Rename the ROM of ur choice to update.zip, go to recovery, and apply update.zip.
A couple of ROMs I tried recently in this way and was successful:
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848066
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=882397
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do you realize how many devs tell you NOT to do that?
everyone recommends flashing through CWM, which root is not required for either. leave the CWM update.zip on the sdcard and do it that way....

Pirateghost said:
JI6 is not stock...you need ODIN ONE CLICK JF6
do you realize how many devs tell you NOT to do that?
everyone recommends flashing through CWM, which root is not required for either. leave the CWM update.zip on the sdcard and do it that way....
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+1 on flashing via CWM

Thanks for the help everyone. I followed your suggestions and was able to successfully get Perception 9.5 up and running.

[Q] Root GT-I9000M Noob

Alright so after 2 days of researching and getting ready to root my Samsung Vibrant, I've realized since I'm in Canada it's considered a GT-I9000M.
Carrier: Virgin Mobile Canada (Essentially Bell)
Firmware: 2.2
Baseband: I9000UGL2
Kernel: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #3
Build: FROYO.UGJL2
Phone is compatible of going into recovery (3E) and Download mode.
Been reading a lot of issues with one click so I found a noob guide by user s15274n http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028 that seemed pretty easy. Was going to use odin to bring back firmware to 2.1 stock JFD (t-mobile) and then root with update.
Now since I don't even know if I'm considered a vibrant or not and what would happen if I use T-mobiles stock on my Bell phone I'm back to being mind ****ed on this rooting stuff.
Anyway I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
Thanks

I am in the same boat
Dude, you just explained my situation. I have a Sasktel Vibrant and have been looking into rooting this darn thing for a while. Unfortunately, it at least appears more complicated for us with our different(?) phones. Our phones are almost the same one, unless you made a spelling error in your baseband version. Mine has a j in it. Here is my info:
Carrier: Sasktel
Firmware: 2.2
Baseband: I9000UGJL2
Kernel: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #3
Build: FROYO.UGJL2
I did find this article here that appears promising:
androidforums dot com/galaxy-s-all-things-root/264530-flashing-darky-v9-gt-i9000m-minimal-risk.html
but I haven't convinced myself that it will work, and I sure as **** would hate to brick my phone over something silly. Lemmie know if you find something.

The easiest way to root is to use odin to flash a kernel that roots your phone. Check the development section. I'd recommend using speedmod's kernel-good kernel, and easy to follow instructions.. I'm running a i9000m as well, on SaskTel.

have done a lot of reading over the last week trying to work out how to root my SGS i9000M, checking both these forums as well as android & phandroid, as well as googling the issue and trying the Market. I've also checked out many youtube videos on this topic but they seem out of date now. I note the most recent thread on here by liv4air (march 2011) but it doesn't really help with my query.
I am a total noob with regard to this - only heard about rooting a couple of weeks ago but I definitely like the idea. My 1st handset had to be replaced due to a sound issue (it had 2.2 Froyo) - was replaced with a handset sourced for Canadian market (linked to Bell - has lots of stock apps from them that are useless to me). I'd like to get rid of them to start with, but this handset is running Eclair 2.1 - didn't realise this for awhile after it was replaced and didn't actually understand the differences between the builds and firmware.
So now i've got GT-i9000M, Eclair.UGJH2
kernel [email protected] #2, firmware version 2.1-update1 (updated via Kies).
I have tried the one click root download which put the 'update.zip' file on my SD but when I tried to install this in the recovery mode (have discovered that I have the download and recovery mode buttons - also totally new to me!) there was a red error message:
E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip
(status 7)
Installation aborted.
Have seen the Ryan ZA OCLF in Market too, but understand that the 'rooting' ability has been removed from that app.
Have downloaded the Odin3 program to maybe try to root it via this method but am confused about how to get kernels/which ones to get...or even if that's what I have to do! can find various kernels etc at SamFirmware but not really sure how to use them.
Am I even close to working out how to root this phone!?
Please help!

did you try to flash a kernel and root your phone from recovery ?

biscuit26 said:
did you try to flash a kernel and root your phone from recovery ?
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no I haven't - the only thing i've tried is the one click root method which brings up a box offering "root or unroot" and this is what put the 'update.zip file on my sd. In recovery mode I scrolled down to the update sd option (below reboot and above the reset to factory etc options - ie. 2nd of 4 options) and that is what led to the error message. Have seen this on other threads so assume it's an old technique that won't work on my handset?
I have Odin v3 and get open the program ok - at least so it looks like the screenshots i've seen posted in forums - but I haven't downloaded any kernels yet. This is the next step i assume. Have found some on Samfirmware.com (including one for my very own build) but no idea which of those i need eg if i download the one for my phone will that just be the same as what i've got now? How would i know if one contained a root? And once i download it do i have to save it to any special location in order to use it / when i open Odin will it automatically pop in as a kernel to flash?

if you are just looking to root.... on any 2.2 just download superoneclick program, make sure you are in debug mode, plug your phone in, hit start, 20 seconds later you are rooted... lots of videos on youtube fyi

dlockhart said:
if you are just looking to root.... on any 2.2 just download superoneclick program, make sure you are in debug mode, plug your phone in, hit start, 20 seconds later you are rooted... lots of videos on youtube fyi
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For now am just looking to root safely. 2nd step would be to play around a bit and look at other kernels/ROMs etc that would suit me, and upgrade firmware to either Froyo or Gingerbread...but all that other stuff is gonna require a lot more reading on my part before 'playing' as i've come across loads of threads describing various errors/problems people are having after flashing this or that.
i've been told to use lots of different methods eg. the superoneclick that you mention, Darky's 9.5, EZBase/EZOdin, using Heimdall etc etc and just as i think i'm onto something good, anothe method is advised. You mention on 2.2 but i'm on 2.1 Eclair - will the superoneclick method still work do you know?

I do not know if it will work with 2.1... i highly suggested upgrading to 2.2 your local mobile phone provider should do it for you if you take it in, it takes them like 30 mins maybe (just take it in with a full battery) other option is to download Kies which is free online provided by samsung, it should upgrade you to 2.2
I think if you can find z4root.apk in the forums or on google it used to be able to root 2.1
there maybe another version of OCLF with root option around in the forums or google.
I still suggested you upgrade to 2.2

dlockhart said:
if you are just looking to root.... on any 2.2 just download superoneclick program, make sure you are in debug mode, plug your phone in, hit start, 20 seconds later you are rooted... lots of videos on youtube fyi
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managed to upgrade form 2.1 to 2.2 via kies at last - didn't work a few weeks ago but worked the other day. so....back to trying to root! downloaded the superoneclick v1.9.1 - my antivirus did freak at it but i see that that's expected.
problem - when i open the rar file or try to extract the contents or run the application inside an error screen comes up saying there was 'unexpected end of archive' and that 'the achive is damaged or corrupt'.
could this be because my antivirus program did something to it? should i try to download the file again with my antivirus turned off?

terranq said:
The easiest way to root is to use odin to flash a kernel that roots your phone. Check the development section. I'd recommend using speedmod's kernel-good kernel, and easy to follow instructions.. I'm running a i9000m as well, on SaskTel.
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i'll have a look at that section and at speedmod. just a quick Q though about flashing via Odin - is a kernel composed of the pit file and the 3 other files for pda/csc and modem ie would i expect to get ALL those components and put them in the relevant boxes in Odin? (I have Odin and can open it fine - have not connected my phone yet to check that the yellow box confirms connection).
Still struggling to find the easiest/safest way to root!

a kernel is only a zImage file. It is TARed to that you can flash it as PDA in odin. No PIT.

Go to the ezbase thread, read the comprhnsive instructions and go for it!
Sent from my GT-I9000

>>>Go to the ezbase thread, read the comprhnsive instructions and go for it!
Do you have a link for that?
I am in the same boat. I dl'ed oclf from the market and it doesn't root any more.
I tried the update.zip method and when I did "adb reboot recovery" my vol buttons allowed me to select "apply sdcard:update.zip" but when I press the power key it doesn't execute the process.
samsungvibranthacks.com/samsung-vibrant-hacks/how-to-root-samsung-vibrant-galaxy-s/
In the comments of the above article I tried the following process but in step 11/12 I couldn't get into recovery mode.
samsungvibranthacks.com/samsung-vibrant-hacks/how-to-root-samsung-vibrant-galaxy-s/#comment-248
So I am trying to unlock this phone and I understand I have to root it first?
bob.

slaphead20 said:
Go to the ezbase thread, read the comprhnsive instructions and go for it!
Sent from my GT-I9000
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Tried EZBase too last week. No joy there either. Got the EZOdin, the PDA/CSC/MODEM files but could not get the .pit file - the link just goes to either a blank webpage on 2 different computers, on my macbook it goes to some webpage which only displays about 3 lines of gibberish - some complicated looking code.
I assume I need all the components? I've noticed the speedmod kernel only requires the PDA .tar file (this looked the most promising method recently but not sure if that kernel will actually root, or if i need to be rooted first in order to flash it via Odin).
Oh, the other problem with EZBase I found was that the PDA/CSC/MODEM files downloaded as .tar.md5 files
...shouldn't they just be.tar? Did I do something wrong/can I just rename them .tar? Hence my reasons for abandoning the EZBase method as haven't had any joy answering those questions!

You wouldn't think a phone should be all that hard to root?

It's not hard to root. I have the i9000M on stock UGJL2 (Froyo) Downloaded SuperOneClick v 1.8 by CLShortFuse from this forum as there are no rooting apps any more on Market. Put my phone in USB debug mode started the program then followed directions. Try here for detailed instructions and a video if you want a preview. The directions are very good though and I chose it because I didn't want to use the 3E method.

CASz said:
It's not hard to root. I have the i9000M on stock UGJL2 (Froyo) Downloaded SuperOneClick v 1.8 by CLShortFuse from this forum as there are no rooting apps any more on Market. Put my phone in USB debug mode started the program then followed directions. Try here for detailed instructions and a video if you want a preview. The directions are very good though and I chose it because I didn't want to use the 3E method.
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all sounds easy as pie...you convinced me to try again with the superoneclick method. However.....
1. v1.8 is not available via the thread link - only v1.9.1 and drivers for 1.9.1 or v1.7
2. the little youtube vid showing instructions (which also makes it look supereasy) advises to download the latest version, so i downloaded 1.9 - this time i disabled my antivirus in the hope that it would not interfere with the file which is what i assumed happened last time.
3. yet again when i go to extract the files form the .zip file there's an error saying the file is damaged or corrupt so I can't get the application to be extracted.
back to square one. haven't tried v1.7 yet. maybe i'll give that a go, but i assume it will have bugs that are why it's been updated to versions 1.8 and 1.9??
extracting the 1.9 drivers also does not work - "unexpected end of archive"; funnily enough the application does actually appear extracted but when i try to run it as administrator windows says there was an error and forces the application closed.
so no joy at my end with this method!
i'll try v1.7 (just to see if it extracts successfully really).

nope - get this warning when i try to download v1.7
didn't get this even with the 1.9 download when it contained a virus so have elected not to try to get v1.7.
and so endeth the superoneclick method as far as i can tell......

FINALLY!
Success via SuperOneClick after all! Was going nowhere with the links on the xda thread so went to shortfuse.org and downloaded the v1.9 via that site (see attached pic for the link to click on).
It downloads a folder with all the required files/drivers etc. The application is within the folder and it opened fine when run as administrator. Followed the guide which is to essentially just tick USB debugging, not to mount the SD card and clicked "root".
It sailed through the process fine and then asked if i wanted it to install busybox as it was not detected. I did, and it did.
Superuser icon in my application as it ought to be. Didn't have to reboot or anything. Only literally just done it so not sure if there are any bugs/ill effects as yet from having rooted it but will report if i come across any.
go for it bob!

Storage not prepared error on SC-02B (docomo)

Hello all,
My phone is an SC-02b (Japanese Docomo version of the I9000)
First off a little history...
I originally purchased the phone here in Tokyo and it was Froyo 2.2.1 build. I used superoneclick root from here on XDA to root the phone and everything worked great
I wanted to try out Darkys Rom so I flashed it with ODIN. Everything was ok with the new Rom except there was no internet connection at all. I did a bit of checking and found out that the Modems are different on my SC-02B the other I9000 versions.
In order to change the Modem I tried flashing Darkys again with the original stock modem (found it here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11614716) This resulted in Odin crashing and I had no choice but to unplug the phone from Odin in the middle of the process.
Stupidly I did not make a backup of my original phone so I used the original firmware above and flashed it back, now my phone is Froyo 2.2
Everything works ok but when I enter recovery mode I get the following error...
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
(No such file or directory)
E:install_applications_for_customer: Can't mount H
IDDENSDCARD
your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.
copy application failed.
I used Samsung KIES to upgrade the phone to Froyo 2.2.1 but now Superoneclickroot doesn't work anymore, the program simply stops responding at waiting for device (tried all the fixes in the forum threads and in recovery but nothing works so I'm assuming it is because of the error above)
For now I simply went back to the original Froyo 2.2 and rooted with Z4 Root but I would really like to fix the problem and be able to have a rooted phone with Froyo 2.2.1
Any ideas on how to fix this?

Bump... hopefully someone knows how to fix this?

The SC-02B doesn't seem to like custom kernels and roms
I rooted mine on 2.2.1 with superoneclick. My only issue was my AV software was stripping parts of the app so it would not work. I had to disable my AV software and then download and run it. After that it ran perfect.

Thanks very much for the reply.
Thankfully the issue has been resolved... it seems as though when I flashed the initial Rom it screwed up the drives for my phone so I had to go into device manager, uninstall everything and then install the correct drives manually.

Thankfully the issue has been resolved... it seems as though when I flashed the initial Rom it screwed up the drives for my phone so I had to go into device manager, uninstall everything and then install the correct drives manually.
I am getting this same message how exactly did you fix this?

same here..im getting this message..how did you fix this?

[Q] Unsigned update

I have been trying to flash my rooted captivate with 2.2, build FROYO.UCKB1. I have been trying for hours to flash my device to 2.3.4 (cyanogenmod), but each time have been stumped. The issue I run in to is unsigned updates being disallowed. I have found the pages regarding a resolution, but when trying to copy files to the system.bin folder using root manager I am told I cannot access. I have superuser permissions allowed for root manager, but am still getting this error. Please, someone help. I have never had this much problem when flashing my device before, but this time I am getting stumped!
Thanks!

make sure you click the mount r/w at the top to allow you to change/re-write files in root exporer.
or you could just flash back to stock 2.1 and avoid the problem entirely. find Odin3 1 click to flash 2.1

[Q] Different Baseband version.

I've looked through every available rom to download and no luck was found that has my baseband version which is I8190DXAMA2 that is rooted. So I have given up on searching for them and I'm desperately need someone to help me to get my phone rooted without the baseband version changing.
So all in all my question is:
Is there any rom out there that is rooted that has my baseband version?
If not, how can I get root priviliges but still able to call etc by installing rooted ROM with different baseband?
Please a step by step help would be wonderful, since it is my first time rooting and all I've learned is how to use Odin to install the rom.
Regards,
IcY~

Flash CWM or TWRP through Odin and that's it.

Flashing rooted rom is just another alternantive. General way to get rooted is like mr.Benz said, by flashing custom recovery, in our device case it's done via odin then flash root by custom recovery.
Go to development section, you'll found step by step to root.
Sent from my GT-I8190

oh wow, that was sorted quick. Would have saved me 5hours of downloading custom and stock rom. Ik I have slow net.
Thank you for the help!

Aw shucks, wouldn't let me post at the official Toolkit thread I wanted to do a backup, chosen "All installed -nosystem -apk -noshared" but it says adb: unable to connect for backup. I wanted to do a reset from settings from the phone because it wouldn't let me set wallpaper, I get 'error adjusting wallpaper' message. So I was hoping to backup all my games and not lose my game data and pray to god that the reset from settings will work. Any ideas on how to fix this?