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[Q] Rom installs

If this is posted in the wrong place please let me know as this is my 1st post.
Roms
Hi, New here although have debranded and unlocked most of my phones over the years. 1st of all my phone spec; galaxy s on vodaphone. 2.2 firmware. i9000BUJP5 baseband. 2.6.32.9 curioatcarton#6 kernel. FROYO.BUJP7 build number.
Have; Rom manager premium. Titanium pro back up. Reboot button. Busybox. Superuser.
Have downloaded Insanity. phone reboots to recovery but when i try to install from sdcard:update.zip i get E;failed to verify whole-file signature and E:signature verification failed. Installation aborted.
My reboot menu is;
reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
format internal sd card
have tried all the above apart from format internal sd card.
I reboot and get back to normal galaxy s rom. any ideas what i am doing wrong and why i cant install roms

No worries. This is a standard experience with 2.2 that is easily fixed if you're comfortable with the changes.
Android checks that update.zip packages have been signed before running them. 2.2 comes with recovery 3e which forces the checking. The only solution I know is to flash a custom kernel which includes 2e recovery (and most also include root & clockwork recovery amongst other features).
I personally run SpeedMod but there's a number available in the dev section.
SpeedMod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822756
CF-Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
Also, check the reference guide in the General forum for instructions on how to do this if you're not familiar.
Good luck.

[Q] Point of desperation - Installing ROM

Normally I wouldn't post a thread, searching is quicker & requires less hanging around...but I am at my wits end now!
I am trying to install a new ROM on my phone but everything I try causes me issues.
I have got to the stage where I am trying to install a ROM (Darkyys). I have downloaded the ROM and put it into my internal SD card, home directory.
I have installed ROM manager, flashed clockworkMOD Recovery, and have restarted into recovery mode from that.
Now, the recovery mode is blue writing (if that helps).
I have cleared everything & go down to ''apply sdcard:update.zip'' and I get an error message which says:
'' E:signature verification failed. Installation aborted.''
Now, I have googled every tutorial, every error message and nothing has brought details up on how I get out of this loop.
Can anyone shed any light on it?
Cheers guys
edit: The recovery mode is 3e, and has - For BML - on it, if it helps?

the blue writing,, i think that is stock recovery mode, u need to get clockworkMod you will have to download that and flash it through recovery using the process you have already been trying for darkys rom..
when you have clockwork mod, your selecting the wrong thing. you wanna select update from sd card. then select chooze zip from sd card. then there you will see darkys rom (looks something like Darkyys vXX-wipe version.....zip)

Thanks for the post mate, the only options I have are;
reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
format internal SD-card
Which is what's throwing me off currently!

yes get yourself clockworkMod from here: http://www.multiupload.com/5CUIK88JM0
once downloaded put it on your sd card (internal) then apply sdcard:update.zip ( you may need to do this more than once) when its done the recovery menu will be different. than you can flash darkyys ROM

When I open ROm Manager, the top link says 'Flash ClockworkMod Recovery', I select this first and it seems to install it fine. Below it ssays:
Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 2.5.1.1
Latest Recovery: ClockworkMod 2.5.1.1
Selecting the option below to 'Reboot into recovery' just brings me back tot he blue writing above!
edit: Ill try that now, thanks mate!

Thanks mate, though I am now getting the error message:
E: Failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Installation Aborted.
Damn

thats weird.. what version of darkys rom are you trying to flash, you could try flashing speedMod kernel thru ODIN, takes 10 seconds and will remove standard recovery and replace with clockworkMod. then you can flash any rom you want. and even option to root/unroot.. built in lagfix and tweaks. very good kernel im running it now.

The latest version...8.0. I cant even get to the stage of the flashing the ROM though, the recovery mode is just not playing ball.
I have spent all evening trying to sort this, I don't suppose you could give me a brief run down on ODIN could you? Searching brings up everything under the sun!
edit: I am downloading it now.

your downloading what ?

I have downloaded ODIN, but am struggling to find instructions on it. I can gather it is another form of installing a ROM onto the phone, but you need to do so in the download mode?
edit: downloaded ODIN, have the .pit file and the .tar file in a separate folder, how do I flash the ROM...is that done using ODIN? Sorry for the questions, struggling to find usable instructions that explain the steps properly.

http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2010/11/samsung-galaxy-s-how-to-install.html
Thats step by step guide to flashing a kernel.. that will put CWM as default recovery.. you dont have to keep the kernel as darkys 8.0 has its own built in voodoo kernel which is also really good.
but flash the kernel in the link above first ^^^ as that will allow you to flash anything you want thru CWM then you shudnt need to use ODIN again really..

Cwm only works on 2e recovery not 3e. Download cf root for your firmware and flash it with odin. Put the cf root file in the pda section and do nothing else. Put phone in download mode, connect to computer and hit start on odin. Done. You will have 2e recovery and can now flash darkys or other.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

thats another way of doing it yes. thanks for pointing that out sxi200
cf-root attached,

I ran ODIN & followed those instructions to the letter. My phone has been sat there for 10mins now and ODIN hasn't changed off 'SetupConnection'.
How long does this take, is it normal? Thanks again for your help!

I take that file, put it in ODIN folder & select it instead of the speedmode Kernal?

are you trying to flash darkys WIPE version or NO WIPE version ?? flashing a kernel only takes ten seconds.. does it not say pass in the top box on ODIN ??

Andehh said:
I take that file, put it in ODIN folder & select it instead of the speedmode Kernal?
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yes u have to extract it first to get the .tar file

Some progress, I have got the 2e recovery mode now. I went to apply sdcard:update.zip, hoping to change the recovery mode over to CWM...but it only looped back to where it was before...the 2e recovery screen with apply sd card, reboot, and wipe data & cache being displayed.

Tried it for a second time & I am now in the CWM recovery mode, with the green lettering. Only issue now is I can't select (using home button) any of the options, i can scroll up and down though!
edit: power button does select, not home...seems to be doing something now! Will report back shortly!

haha that got me first time i installed CWM if you flash ROM it can take a while to boot, sometimes on my phone upto 15-20mins so dont panic if your phone doesnt respond, just keep your eye on the writing on CWM once it says update complete / successful all is good.. it will boot eventually.

[Q]Unable to flash Cyanogenmod from rooted I9000XXJW4

Hi,
I'm having a major issue with not being able to flash roms using clockworkmod for some strange reason.
I decided to move from MIUI rom because every time I gave it a chance when new versions came out, it constantly let me down with countless bugs and such. So, I've decided to go back to modified stock ROMs as they seem more reliable.
When I attempted to flash using clockworkmod (that comes with MIUI) it failed to apply the new (non-MIUI) ROM and forced it to go into a bootloop which knackered up going into recovery, so my only other option was to go into download mode and flash a stock ROM (I chose the latest, I9000XXJW4), root it, flash cyanogenmod and try again.
But unfortunately this did not work and now I'm stuck on the stock ROM.
I've taken a video of the exact moment it all goes wrong. Also, below is each step taken of the process.
youtube.com/watch?v=EmZAZ3DeL2U
1) Download Samsung Value Pack (I9000XXJW4) and CF-Root-XX_OXA_JW4-v4.4-CWM3RFS
2) Galaxy S rebooted to download mode
3) Used Odin3 1.85 to apply JW4_JW4_JW4.TAR file to the PDA section. Re-Partition is not checked.
4) Allowed the device to reboot to the home screen.
5) Powered off the device and booted back to download mode
6) Used Odin3 1.85 to apply CF-Root-XX_OXA_JW4-v4.4-CWM3RFS.TAR to the PDA section. Re-Partition is not checked.
7) Allowed the device to reboot to the home screen (The video begins now).
8) Launched the CWM application (with root permissions) and rebooted to Recovery.
9) Wipe data/factory reset selected and confirmed
10) Wipe Dalvik Cache selected and confirmed
11) Format /system selected and confirmed
12) Install zip from SD Card, Choose Zip from sdcard and update-cm-7.1.0-GalaxyS-signed.zip selected and confirmed.
13) Here is an extract from the log that follows before rebooting:
- Finding update package...
- Opening update package...
- Installing update...
- Checking state of BML/MTD...
14) Self-Rebooted
15) Boot-loop
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Andy

when it bootloops it does it cause it just flashed the kernel and its trying to run the stock rom on the cynogen kernel. so pull the battery, put it back in. reboot into recovery and flash the rom again. it should work the second time cause its using the cynogen mods version of cwm recovery. let it boot it will take a while. but that should work.
dont forget to hit thanks!

taz0697 said:
when it bootloops it does it cause it just flashed the kernel and its trying to run the stock rom on the cynogen kernel. so pull the battery, put it back in. reboot into recovery and flash the rom again. it should work the second time cause its using the cynogen mods version of cwm recovery. let it boot it will take a while. but that should work.
dont forget to hit thanks!
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Genius!
Thank You!
Cannot believe the solution was staring at me the entire time!!

[Q] Installing Cyanogen

I am trying to install the Cm9 Captivate nightly from 05/22/2012.
*I am using a rooted UCKK4
I've gone through the steps and have successfully installed CwM Recovery (5.1.0.7) via an Odin kernel (Corn kernel for UCKK4). I have successfully booted into CwM (I am 100% positive I am not in the stock recovery). I wiped the cache and did a factory reset.
I have navigated to "install zip from sd card" and have selected the appropriate zip file. I get the following:
- Installing: /sdcard/Cm9.zip (I renamed it)
-Finding update package...
-Opening update package...
-Installing update...
-Replacing stock recovery with ClockworkMod recovery...
***This is where it seems to get "stuck". There is no progress bar to speak of, and can't seem to find any help from the all-knowing Google.
How long should it be "stuck" on this step?
I got a little anxious on a previous try and removed the battery. The phone booted fine into the stock rom.
The help of the community is greatly appreciated.
**EDIT
I've also wiped the DALVIK (sp?) cache to no avail.
**EDIT #2
I seem to have solved the problem. I re-flashed CwM from within Rom Manager (premium) and also downloaded the 5/23/2012 nightly for CM9. Following the steps above, I've now got a running CM9 on my Captivate.
I hope this helps anyone who may have had the same problem.

Don't rename what you flash. same with the backups you make, don't re name them. I know it's easier to find, but resist the temptation and don't rename them.
Enjoy ICS!

[Q] Galaxy S Plus black screen, CWMrecovery says "can't mount...

I'm a noob I know and yes I watched the noob-video. But I need help! Cuz I'm too dump! So please help me
I wanted to update my Galaxy S Plus to the newest CM 10 (Beta 4) (before it was the Beta 3) over the CWM recovery it suddenly says
"symlinks failed"
"error in /sdcard/cm-10-20130324-invendor-beta4-ariesve.zip"
"(Status 7)"
"installation aborted"
so I looked to the CWM recovery and I saw that I don't have the latest version....okay I downloaded the latest one and installed it over the CWM recovery. The same error .... with friends. Now I got when I went into the CWM recovery: (after I tried to wipe data/factory reset or wipe cache)
"E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log"
"E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log"
"E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log"
"E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log"
I tried to restart the phone...black-screen after the samsung cyanogen mod screen.
Okay
So I tried to flash a older firmware "I9001XXKQ7_I9001DBTKP2_I9001XXKPK_HOME.tar.md5" with Odin. I restarted the phone...nope black screen. I installed the newest CWM recovery again and tried to flash again the CM 10. Black-screen. So I tried the old version of the CM which I had before (Beta 3) -> black-screen and still errors in the recovery mode.
I can still go into the download mode and the recovery mode. The charging symbol is not working when i connect it (just the battery but bot moving)
My device:
Samsung Galaxy S Plus
Provider: Vodafone IT
ROM: CM 10 (Beta 3) installed but not working
Kernel: Phenom 3.2 UV (updated after the symlinks failed error)
I hope some genius out there can help me
And sorry for my bad english...I don't use it often (Italy)

Follow my HOW TO Guide at Bottom till you get to Flash CM 10 and use the one you want
Remember Use PIT and Re-Partition to Flash 2.3.6..then Root then use yours!
Will clear up any errors you may have

Thanks!
Hey! Thanks a lot! I'll try it out and report it if its working :good:

EwOkie said:
Follow my HOW TO Guide at Bottom till you get to Flash CM 10 and use the one you want
Remember Use PIT and Re-Partition to Flash 2.3.6..then Root then use yours!
Will clear up any errors you may have
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!!!!!!!!
dont download the files there!
i think they are for i9000, but the thread starter has an i9001
!!!!!!!!!
have you tried to flash a recovery like CWM 5.x.x.x via odin? it is stable. i think it is linked in the i9001 development at the CM9 Rom by arco
edit: just found
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39640245
Regards

Okay
Okay! I didn't do it yet sooo ... I'll try that one and thanks for the link! :good:

then...?
"have you tried to flash a recovery like CWM 5.x.x.x via odin? it is stable. i think it is linked in the i9001 development at the CM9 Rom by arco"
I flashed the CWM recovery via odin, I could format now tho folders and mount them again, but the recovery always freezes when I wanna format the user data. Why? and what should I do as my next step?

Imanidiot said:
I flashed the CWM recovery via odin, I could format now tho folders and mount them again, but the recovery always freezes when I wanna format the user data. Why? and what should I do as my next step?
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take your time...
what errors does the cwm 5.5.0.4 recovery shows without doing anything?
try to additionally mount system and data partition (see under <mount and storage>)
then click on wipe data/factory reset in the main menu

Hi everybody I'm new.
My situation is exactly the same, I did the same things, got the same problems... got stuck with no solutions yet if not to send it to samsung assistance.
Flashad many other android phones in the past and never had issues like this... it's a nightmare...

try to additionally mount system and data partition (see under <mount and storage>)
then click on wipe data/factory reset in the main menu
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Without doing anything the recovery says nothing....just the normal main-screen.
After I mounted system and data I click on wipe data/factory...but then it doesn't do anything. It freezes after "Formatting /data..."
I flashed the FeaMod Recovery v.1.2. based on CWM v5.0.2.7

Imanidiot said:
Without doing anything the recovery says nothing....just the normal main-screen.
After I mounted system and data I click on wipe data/factory...but then it doesn't do anything. It freezes after "Formatting /data..."
I flashed the FeaMod Recovery v.1.2. based on CWM v5.0.2.7
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I also tried the broodROM RC5, succesfully flashed with Odin but still the same problems as before.
Can't format /data.

Stock-Firmware
I am trying to flash now the latest stock firmware with Odin...hopefully it will work.... Still waiting for other ideas :/

Imanidiot said:
I am trying to flash now the latest stock firmware with Odin...hopefully it will work.... Still waiting for other ideas :/
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I already did that too but it didn't work...
I'm gonna go to the samsung assistance in the afternoon... :crying:

Well....Nothing is working...Anyone who could help me? ... Or better us..

If my guide is no use to you as its for i9000 : try this HERE
If that helps you in any way let me know.

I did this already... I flashed it with the newest stock-FW but it doesn't do anything...and the stock-recovery can't make a factory reset. It always freezes....

other things that could be worth a try:
try flashing different recoveries - not only feamod... also cwm,...
for me cwm5.5.0.4 works
look: our wiki-page -> un-brick
if all doesnt help you could try to reset all partitions

I tried already a few recoveries...like the CWM or the TeamWin... How can I reset them? Can you give me a link please? ^^

Flash BroodROM RC 5... flash this multiple times without touching any buttons like repartion etc..
After that, wipe system and data via the recovery provided in the ROM.
Then flash the newest stock FW from samsung..
This solved all my issues multiple times xD

thanks for the reply, but my phone is now finally brocked....it doesn't even start....and I don't have any idea what i can do now...

??
So, now Samsung, no Samsung Galaxy S Plus GT-I9001? No nothing. Not even the soft brick image (see wiki)