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Hi guys,
Can anyone tell me how to remove a bootloader or switch it to another bootloader?
I accidently flashed GT-I9000 bootloader onto my captivate and now my phone thinks that it's GT-I9000.
In bootup, a screen of "Galaxy GT-I9000 Samsung" stays on for 5 sec, and then AT&T logo&animation shows up after that.
Below is the full explanation how I ended up with this situation. It's kinda long, so if you know the solution to this problem right away, I guess you don't need to read all of it.
Anyways, thanks in advance!
So Here's what happened. I was upgrading my (rooted/froyo) captivate to gingerbread (continuum v5.4.1) In the instruction, it suggested to return to stock so I did that and my phone went back to eclair.
Then there was another optional suggestion saying that "only if you don't have bootloaders - install JVB bootloaders" and that's where my problem began.
I downloaded the 'galaxys-bootloader-JVB.tar.md5' and flashed it in Odin and my phone now thinks that it's GT-I9000. For a moment, I thought my phone was bricked, but I managed to turn it back to 2.1.
but still whenever I turn on my phone the 'Galaxy S GT-I9000 Samsung' screen shows up for like 8 seconds and then move onto AT&T screen.
Phone still operates and runs on eclair, but funny thing is every time I want to use "download mode" I have to press 'Volume down key + power, which is for Vibrant or Fascinate, instead of holding both volume up + down keys, which is for Captivate.
Same thing for "recovery mode" I have to press down VOL down + power button. This clearly shows that the phone thinks it's Vibrant, not Captivate.
Please Please Please can anybody tell me how to revert it?
samzoferrari said:
Hi guys,
Can anyone tell me how to remove a bootloader or switch it to another bootloader?
I accidently flashed GT-I9000 bootloader onto my captivate and now my phone thinks that it's GT-I9000.
In bootup, a screen of "Galaxy GT-I9000 Samsung" stays on for 5 sec, and then AT&T logo&animation shows up after that.
Below is the full explanation how I ended up with this situation. It's kinda long, so if you know the solution to this problem right away, I guess you don't need to read all of it.
Anyways, thanks in advance!
So Here's what happened. I was upgrading my (rooted/froyo) captivate to gingerbread (continuum v5.4.1) In the instruction, it suggested to return to stock so I did that and my phone went back to eclair.
Then there was another optional suggestion saying that "only if you don't have bootloaders - install JVB bootloaders" and that's where my problem began.
I downloaded the 'galaxys-bootloader-JVB.tar.md5' and flashed it in Odin and my phone now thinks that it's GT-I9000. For a moment, I thought my phone was bricked, but I managed to turn it back to 2.1.
but still whenever I turn on my phone the 'Galaxy S GT-I9000 Samsung' screen shows up for like 8 seconds and then move onto AT&T screen.
Phone still operates and runs on eclair, but funny thing is every time I want to use "download mode" I have to press 'Volume down key + power, which is for Vibrant or Fascinate, instead of holding both volume up + down keys, which is for Captivate.
Same thing for "recovery mode" I have to press down VOL down + power button. This clearly shows that the phone thinks it's Vibrant, not Captivate.
Please Please Please can anybody tell me how to revert it?
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Odin3 one click back to stock. Your fine that's just the kernel bootloader. If you want continuum it will have the GT-I9000 bootloader, but there are other roms and kernels without it. The odd button combinations you have to use are part of the kernel as well. Flash stock then I suggest flashing Cognition after if it will not revert to stock kernel. You can flash froyo over eclair without having to update bootloaders. Also if your running a AT&T Captivate you should be having that boot animation before the GT-I9000 anyways. Sorry if this doesn't help your problem.
thanx! i guess that's not a major issue right? as long as there's no problem using the phone, i'm cool with that although it takes extra 4 ~ 5 sec to boot up. Anyways, thanks for your reply.
First, the new button combos are not part of the kernel. They are part if the secondary bootloader. If you think you are going to flash another gingerbread rom in the future, just leave it as is. They are compatible with 2.1/2.2 roms, with the exception of Cognition. DO NOT FLASH COGNITION UNTIL YOU ARE 150% CERTAIN YOU HAVE FROYO/ECLAIR BOOTLOADERS. The reason is, cog adds a secondary bootloader(sbl.bin) to its flash. If you try mixing aGB primary bootloader with a froyo secondary, you will have a permanent, can't recover, $500 paperweight, brick. Also, do not try to use the odin with 3 button fix, for the same reason above.
mrhaley30705 said:
First, the new button combos are not part of the kernel. They are part if the secondary bootloader. If you think you are going to flash another gingerbread rom in the future, just leave it as is. They are compatible with 2.1/2.2 roms, with the exception of Cognition. DO NOT FLASH COGNITION UNTIL YOU ARE 150% CERTAIN YOU HAVE FROYO/ECLAIR BOOTLOADERS. The reason is, cog adds a secondary bootloader(sbl.bin) to its flash. If you try mixing aGB primary bootloader with a froyo secondary, you will have a permanent, can't recover, $500 paperweight, brick. Also, do not try to use the odin with 3 button fix, for the same reason above.
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Secondary as in the 3rd animation because I highly doubt that.You should have an AT&T screen, then your galaxy s bootloader, then your rom bootloader. the rom bootloader animation is changable and does not include the power button volume up combo. I'm not a developer, but based on my experience you CAN use odin with 3 button fix over contiuum and then flash cognition after. I highly doubt there will be a brick. For example, you want the new cm7 build. You can flash odin 3 button, flash cmw through rom manager or a zip with 2e recovery. Then flash cognition. you are at the 2.2 bootloader now. You can now begin to work towards the 2.3.4 without any issues. And there are different requirements for different gingerbread roms. some are 2.3.3 and some are 2.3.4 and you CAN NOT flash between the two.
samzoferrari said:
thanx! i guess that's not a major issue right? as long as there's no problem using the phone, i'm cool with that although it takes extra 4 ~ 5 sec to boot up. Anyways, thanks for your reply.
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It's no big deal don't let this guy make you think your about to brick if your not 150% sure. There are also different bricks and this could cause a soft which is also recoverable by odin.
thanx! i guess that's not a major issue right? as long as there's no problem using the phone, i'm cool with that although it takes extra 4 ~ 5 sec to boot up. Anyways, thanks for your reply.
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Just for safety's sake, though, it would probably be good to read through this before moving forward:
The Definitive Guide to Bricking
jmtheiss said:
Just for safety's sake, though, it would probably be good to read through this before moving forward:
The Definitive Guide to Bricking
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That guide knows a lot more then I do. I suggest reading that aswell! I was speaking strictly based on experience.
If you attempt to flash the 3 button fix with gb bootloaders, you will brick. Go ask any one in gb rom forum. If you reflash froyo bootloaders, to replace gb bootloaders, before you flash 3 button, you should be ok. But if you choose to believe the other guy, and your still under warranty, tell att that your phone stopped working when you tried to update with kies.
EsotericSYN said:
Secondary as in the 3rd animation because I highly doubt that.You should have an AT&T screen, then your galaxy s bootloader, then your rom bootloader. the rom bootloader animation is changable and does not include the power button volume up combo. I'm not a developer, but based on my experience you CAN use odin with 3 button fix over contiuum and then flash cognition after. I highly doubt there will be a brick. For example, you want the new cm7 build. You can flash odin 3 button, flash cmw through rom manager or a zip with 2e recovery. Then flash cognition. you are at the 2.2 bootloader now. You can now begin to work towards the 2.3.4 without any issues. And there are different requirements for different gingerbread roms. some are 2.3.3 and some are 2.3.4 and you CAN NOT flash between the two.
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Cm7 doesn't use gb bootloaders
Please don't double post.
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Please don't double post.
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I apologize. The tone conveyed by the person I was responding to simply infuriated me. I do know better, just lost it for a second.
Flashing a New rom from Mosaic II
mrhaley30705 said:
Cm7 doesn't use gb bootloaders
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So not to dig up an old post, but I guess I will...
I am running
Mosaic II
Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVB-CL118186
2.3.3
So basically in the same boat as the OP. Running GB boot loaders for the I9000, I'm ready for a new ROM and for the first time I'm worried about a perma brick.
I am wanting to load up CyanogenMod 7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978150
What do I need to do abt the boot loaders, can I leave them and just flash with ClockworkMod Recovery?
Thanks!
JP
Don't **** with the bootloaders. flash back and keep them stock. It's risky and unneeded. Flashing them for ANY ROM is retarded. The developers who require this are retarded. RETARDED.
The only reason to upgrade bootloaders is for the unofficial 2.3 upgrade... Which is likely laziness on Samsung's part. Do not go flashing a SBL without a PBL ever. This is bad practice and can only lead to several bricks when a SBL is released without a matching PBL. The developers who require flashing a SBL without a PBL are retarded. RETARDED.
Yep. I said it, we have retarded developers here in the forums who should be stripped of their recognized tag.
OK on the subject but not so much.... Is there a code or system manager (like sgs tools) that indicates what BL you have installed?
Or does the kernel spell that out for you? ex. Kernel version 2.6.35.7-i9000xxjvr-clCL425308 Would this indicate a i9000 BL?
I notice on the rom I use, people are asking constantly which BL is the right one!
I understand both have their + & - but there must be a way of finding which one is installed, through the phone
tomween1 said:
OK on the subject but not so much.... Is there a code or system manager (like sgs tools) that indicates what BL you have installed?
Or does the kernel spell that out for you? ex. Kernel version 2.6.35.7-i9000xxjvr-clCL425308 Would this indicate a i9000 BL?
I notice on the rom I use, people are asking constantly which BL is the right one!
I understand both have their + & - but there must be a way of finding which one is installed, through the phone
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Hold Vol - and Power for about 10 seconds. If you reboot to download, you have the I9000 GB bootloaders. That's at least one variable eliminated.
If, after doing that, you realize you're on a Gingerbread rom without issues and the button combo does nothing, you have the i897 GB bootloaders.
jmtheiss said:
Hold Vol - and Power for about 10 seconds. If you reboot to download, you have the I9000 GB bootloaders. That's at least one variable eliminated.
If, after doing that, you realize you're on a Gingerbread rom without issues and the button combo does nothing, you have the i897 GB bootloaders.
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Sorry should have stipulated.... other then the step you've mentioned.
I was looking to see if anyone has created a script or app that can tell you this
typo on the title, i meant New captivate user needs help LOL
Hey guys,
I've gotten myself a Rogers Captivate (SGH-I896) running Continuum v5.5.
Model number states GT-I9000 with baseband I9000TDVJP9, Build GINGERBREAD.XXJVO
I'm not a total noob since i have a Nexus S and used to own a t959 vibrant, but seems like the captivate is confusing the hell out of me lol. Here are a few questions i hope the community could help me out with
1. Boot up screen states GT-I9000, so i guess this means this was flashed with GB Bootloader? i'm assuming we dont have official Gingerbread on the captivate hence the need for the GB Bootloader (Please correct me if i'm wrong)
2. i have used ODIN on my vibrant many times. Now do i need to download a specific version for the captivate or is ODIN the same for all Galaxy S phones?(Please note that i have the AIO Vibrant Toolbox so ODIN version is the one that comes with it)
3. If i want to change ROMS, to lets say the Sensation ROM, can i flash it using CWR or do i have to change bootloaders first? and Can someone kindly tell me which ROM can i just flash on top of my current ROM.
4. If i want to start all over again and get back to stock, what are the steps i need to make. can i just put it on download mode and Odin back to stock the same way i used to do it on the vibrant? or do i have to change bootloaders first.
5. Lastly, is there a big difference between the AT&T and the Rogers Captivate? Am i able to flash all the custom ROMS here or do i have to find specific ones that will only work on my version?
You may have noticed that the bootloaders are my main cause of worry, coz i know that a mishap with those would cause a hard brick. Hope someone could give me a few minutes of their time to help a captivate noob get started on flashing these amazing ROMS on my captivate. Thank you!!
VibrantWind said:
typo on the title, i meant New captivate user needs help LOL
Hey guys,
I've gotten myself a Rogers Captivate (SGH-I896) running Continuum v5.5.
Model number states GT-I9000 with baseband I9000TDVJP9, Build GINGERBREAD.XXJVO
I'm not a total noob since i have a Nexus S and used to own a t959 vibrant, but seems like the captivate is confusing the hell out of me lol. Here are a few questions i hope the community could help me out with
1. Boot up screen states GT-I9000, so i guess this means this was flashed with GB Bootloader? i'm assuming we dont have official Gingerbread on the captivate hence the need for the GB Bootloader (Please correct me if i'm wrong)
2. i have used ODIN on my vibrant many times. Now do i need to download a specific version for the captivate or is ODIN the same for all Galaxy S phones?(Please note that i have the AIO Vibrant Toolbox so ODIN version is the one that comes with it)
3. If i want to change ROMS, to lets say the Sensation ROM, can i flash it using CWR or do i have to change bootloaders first? and Can someone kindly tell me which ROM can i just flash on top of my current ROM.
4. If i want to start all over again and get back to stock, what are the steps i need to make. can i just put it on download mode and Odin back to stock the same way i used to do it on the vibrant? or do i have to change bootloaders first.
5. Lastly, is there a big difference between the AT&T and the Rogers Captivate? Am i able to flash all the custom ROMS here or do i have to find specific ones that will only work on my version?
You may have noticed that the bootloaders are my main cause of worry, coz i know that a mishap with those would cause a hard brick. Hope someone could give me a few minutes of their time to help a captivate noob get started on flashing these amazing ROMS on my captivate. Thank you!!
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1. Yes, You flashed the i9000 GB Bootloaders that are compatible with our phone. If you look on the forums there is a one-click for the kf1 bootloaders that are made for our phone and much harder to brick.
2. There is different odin oneclicks for the captivate and different files for odin. Not all galaxy s files are compatible with all the different galaxy s devices. Be sure to download captivate specific files. If they are not captivate specific make sure they are known to work with our device, the safest way to do this is to stick to files on the captivate forums.
3. I typically 1-click back to stock jf6 and follow steps to flash the new rom when I want to flash a new rom. Be sure not to use the old 3 button fix and I would be hesitant to do this without a jig ready if my 3 button didnt work out of the box.
4. Odin 1-click JF6(NOT the 3 button fix) should have the primary bootloaders, it has always reflashed the eclair/froyo bootloaders for me and seems to be the best way to restore factory settings, from there its easy to update using Kies or to flash a custom rom through CWM without even rooting. All you need is to install it with an update.zip you can find on the forums easily. Edit: If you are trying to get to stock for warranty exchange you'll have to find rogers specific stock roms which are on the captivate android development forums. AT&T Roms should work with rogers with proper APN settings though(at least thats my understanding. I am on AT&T and have an i897)
5. My understanding is the phones are the same hardware wise just the APN settings differ. I may be mistaken though and you may want another more informed Rogers user to respond to this question.
Thanks Xijar
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Hello all,
I have a few general questions that I would really like some help with:
1.) I understand some bootloaders are not compatible with some ROMs. How do you know which bootloader you are running? How do you change your bootloader, must you use ODIN?
2.) How does the kernel come into all this, are some kernels not compatible with certain ROMs and bootloaders? When you flash a new ROM, does it sometimes come with a new kernel?
The main reason I am curious about this, is because I wish to flash the new Cyanogenmod 7.1 and want to be sure I am successful and do not brick my captivate. I am currently running Serendipity VII Build 2 and want to be as safe as possible when flashing Cyanogenmod 7.1.
Would the safest way be to flash to stock first using the following Odin one click method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
Then from there, follow the instructions normally?
All help is greatly appreciated.
There are basically 2 types of bootloaders, Eclair/froyo and Gingerbread bootloaders. GB bootloaders are compatible with preatty much everything (not counting cm7 or MIUI).
Kernels are specific with a type of rom, example Boogs KH3 kernel worked with any rom that was based on KH3 (2.3.4). Some are tweaked specifically for a rom.
On CM7 and MIUI from what I can make out you can run it on either eclair/froyo bootloaders or GB bootloaders but some kernels are specific for bootloaders.
If you are on Serendipity then I am sure you used ODIN to flash i9000 boatloader (BL).
As the above person said there are eclair/froyo BL and GB BL....in GB BL we have captivate BLs and i9000 BLs. earlier GB roms used i9000 BL...then Samsung leaked captivate specific roms...so we have captivate BLs now..
All the one click Odins are used to flash captivate specific BL...
To go to CM7, many people flash it over GB bootloader and have no problem....but the safest way is to odin back to eclair/froyo stock...then go from there.....
viny2cool said:
If you are on Serendipity then I am sure you used ODIN to flash i9000 boatloader (BL).
As the above person said there are eclair/froyo BL and GB BL....in GB BL we have captivate BLs and i9000 BLs. earlier GB roms used i9000 BL...then Samsung leaked captivate specific roms...so we have captivate BLs now..
All the one click Odins are used to flash captivate specific BL...
To go to CM7, many people flash it over GB bootloader and have no problem....but the safest way is to odin back to eclair/froyo stock...then go from there.....
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Thank you for the help guys, I really appreciate it.
I will be flashing back to stock using the following method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
Then I will simply flash CM&.1 on top of that.
I will report back to let everyone know how it goes.
did your phone come with froyo on it/what is the build number of your phone? its a 4 digit number on a sticker under the battery, for example mine is 1010, meaning oct. 2010. many phones built later than this, and/or came from the factory tend to bootloop from jf6 (the firmware containedin that one click) and have also been known to lose button combos for recovery/download mode which would need both if you were bootlooping and for cm7.
if you have a later build phone it would be better to flash a leaked gingerbread firmware with bootloaders included and then flash a custom kernel with cwm included so that you can then flash cm7 from there.
studacris said:
did your phone come with froyo on it/what is the build number of your phone? its a 4 digit number on a sticker under the battery, for example mine is 1010, meaning oct. 2010. many phones built later than this, and/or came from the factory tend to bootloop from jf6 (the firmware containedin that one click) and have also been known to lose button combos for recovery/download mode which would need both if you were bootlooping and for cm7.
if you have a later build phone it would be better to flash a leaked gingerbread firmware with bootloaders included and then flash a custom kernel with cwm included so that you can then flash cm7 from there.
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I purchased my phone at the end of August in 2010. The only 4 digit number I can see reads " 0168", it is the largest number located behind where the battery is held. And yes, I have lost my three button combo for recovery/download mode. It stopped working, and I bet it was because I used that one click method you mentioned.
Do you recommend I flash this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1129821
It says Cyanogen Mod users stay away, why is that?
or one from the official list, and if so, which one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843
Also, I am a bit unclear. After I flash one of the stock ROMs with the bootloaders, how can I then flash a kernel with CWM. Can I do it through ODIN?
And just out of curiosity, why can you not use these stock ROMs for everyday use? It seems we always flash other ROMs on top of these?
I know I asked a lot, I would appreciate the help!
rcllcr said:
I purchased my phone at the end of August in 2010. The only 4 digit number I can see reads " 0168", it is the largest number located behind where the battery is held. And yes, I have lost my three button combo for recovery/download mode. It stopped working, and I bet it was because I used that one click method you mentioned.
Do you recommend I flash this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1129821
It says Cyanogen Mod users stay away, why is that?
or one from the official list, and if so, which one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843
Also, I am a bit unclear. After I flash one of the stock ROMs with the bootloaders, how can I then flash a kernel with CWM. Can I do it through ODIN?
And just out of curiosity, why can you not use these stock ROMs for everyday use? It seems we always flash other ROMs on top of these?
I know I asked a lot, I would appreciate the help!
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You can use the bootloaders in the first link. At the time of that thread's opening, cm7 didn't support GB bootloaders. But, if your not sure how your phone will work with a1 click, I would recommend using the ones linked in my sig.
As for how to flash those roms, there are directions in the first post of their respective for flashing.
You can use a stock ROM everyday, most just prefer not to.
mrhaley30705 said:
You can use the bootloaders in the first link. At the time of that thread's opening, cm7 didn't support GB bootloaders. But, if your not sure how your phone will work with a1 click, I would recommend using the ones linked in my sig.
As for how to flash those roms, there are directions in the first post of their respective for flashing.
You can use a stock ROM everyday, most just prefer not to.
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Which kernel would you recommend I flash before I flash CM7.1?
rcllcr said:
Which kernel would you recommend I flash before I flash CM7.1?
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No one said you cannot use stock leaked rom as dialy driver, i actually used KH3 for some times and it was very good.
You should flash the kernel according to the rom you have flashed. For example, For KH3, there is a Boog's KH3 kernel with CWM. For all leaked stock rom, there is one click Odins and compatible kernels with CWM injected.
To go to CM7.1, u shud be on stock (Eclair/Froyo or GB) and should have CWM....
rcllcr said:
....Also, I am a bit unclear. After I flash one of the stock ROMs with the bootloaders, how can I then flash a kernel with CWM. Can I do it through ODIN?....
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I need help too please. I have a Cappy that was originally on eclair 2.1 rooted. froyo 2.2 Kies mini update and rooted but didn't like it's battery use and slow action. I reflashed an Odin 1 click stock 2.1 back, rooted and then did a Gingerbread 2.3.5 I897UCKJ3_withBL_ Odin 1 click flash and am liking that quite a bit more. The only trouble I am having is rooting 2.3.5. I want to do the fugu kernal swap method with Odin3 zimage-root.tar then flash boog_KJ3_kernel3.tar. I can get into DL mode and hit the start button ok.
Here is the question I have. Where in Odin3 v1.83 do you load the kernal path? PIT,BOOTLOADER, PDA, PHONE or CSC. I can't seem to find a comprehensive Odin3 tutorial on my own and I don't want to flash the kernels to the wrong place. I don't think the first 3 options are right based on their names or info I have found. Can't use CWM till I get rooted so Odin or possibly Hiemdall are my only choices. I have Odin3.
HELP and TYIA
Bud
Kernels go in pda
When flashing a single file, unless its a modem or csc file, it will usually go into the pda slot. Modems go into the phone slot. Csc file is a no brainer. I've never saw anything that uses the bootloader slot on a captivate. Pit slot must have a pit file AND repartition must be checked. If you are flashing a kernel to get cwm just to flash a custom ROM, kernel goes into pda slot. If you want to user Odin to flash a modem, it goes into the phone slot. All files flashed in Odin must be a tar or tar.md5 file. Don't change the name of a tar.md5, it can cause a md5 check sum error.
There you go, cliff notes for Odin.
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If I missed something or messed up something, please correct me.
Found Odin3 Answers. Yeah!!!
Studacris,
Thanks for that. Didn't see it before I found the below.
Sorry for the Noob impatience but there is a lot of info that won't show in a search right away. Anyway there is a cool little short video by 4-2ndtwin here on xda with a link here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17788928&postcount=6 The system won't let me post outside links yet.
viny2cool
Hope this helps you.
Bud
I Flashed and unbricked and reflashed and restored so many roms now, i have no idea what bootloader I am on. Is there any way for me to tell either through ADB or on the phone directly?
Pechkin000 said:
I Flashed and unbricked and reflashed and restored so many roms now, i have no idea what bootloader I am on. Is there any way for me to tell either through ADB or on the phone directly?
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When ur phone boots up and u see the i9000 bootsplash, then u have i9000 Gingerbread bootloaders (we didn't have eclair/froyo i9000 Bls). Also, button combo to get into recovery or download mode is different with the i9000 gb bootloaders.
And if u try and flash an i897 gingerbread rom (and don't see the i9000) but u have a "pixelated" screen, then u have i897 eclair/froyo bootloaders. If ur flash to a gingerbread rom is successful and u see the i897 (att world phone) bootsplash, then u have i897 Gingerbread bootloaders.
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Gingerbread it is then, THANKS 4-2ndtwin
1st I'm a total noob!
So, I recently got a I897 with FROYO 2.2 on it from AT&T as an upgrade. It's my first Android (and my 1st smartphone for that matter)
I bricked it a couple of times, bought a jig then managed to successfully follow the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127249
AND I got it rooted via the same post's instructions.
Now my phone shows:
SAMSUNG-SGH-I897
2.3.3
I897UCKF1
2.6.35.7-I897UCKF11-CL2373832
GINGERBREAD.UCKF1
What I don't know is am I running GB on the FROYO boot loaders?
And, should I update the boot loaders as described in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1129821
???
I'm wanting to upgrade the Kernel to KJ3 or maybe KK1...
Advice?
Thank You In Advance For Your Response!
My guess is (and it's just a guess) that since you're running a Gingerbread rom, you have Gingerbread bootloaders.
V V V Froyo bootloaders will boot into gingerbread. The kernel splash will be broken and recovery is unaccessable.
That being said, leave the bootloaders alone. At this point, there are really no reasons to touch them again except in extreme circumstances (warranty return, some future update that has new bootloaders like ICS).
^^^Froyo bootloaders will boot into gingerbread. The kernel splash will be broken and recovery is unaccessable.
Op, When you boot up do you get a weird screen that looks like white noise? If so you have froyo bootloaders, if all looks ok then they are gingerbread.
My guess is that the one click you used included the boot loaders. Don't remember ever seeing a one click without them.
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When I boot up I get the AT&T screen, followed by a lock screen that tells me there's no sim card installed... (This phone is for playing with... I bought another just like it from EBAY already 2.3.3 and rooted to use )
Then it scans everything and acts just as you would expect... No White noise or other visible glitches.
studacris said:
^^^Froyo bootloaders will boot into gingerbread. The kernel splash will be broken and recovery is unaccessable.
Op, When you boot up do you get a weird screen that looks like white noise? If so you have froyo bootloaders, if all looks ok then they are gingerbread.
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So I should be good to upgrade to kj3 just using Odin3v1.85 and the boog_Kj3_kernel3.tar?
If I do that will I need to re-root? and will the Fugu Root (zImage-root.tar) work on this kernel as well??
THANKS AGAIN for all the answers!
Yup to both
studacris said:
Yup to both
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COOL!! The object here is to use the "Test" phone to find the upgrade(s) I like best. Then, once I know everything works I'll upgrade my "in-use" phone and start playing with the test phone again!
I've already found that the boot mode jig and Titanium Backup Pro are my FRIENDS!
Thanks for answering all my noobie questions Y'all!
How can you find wich Gingerbread bootloader your using I9000 or I897.
Easy...does the very first screen when you boot say at&t world phone or gt-I9000?
To get into recovery do you press all 3 buttons or just volume up and power?
If the first options are what you have that is the captivate boots.
The second options are I9000.
Also if you PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU FLASH you should know...
MidniteMarauder said:
My guess is that the one click you used included the boot loaders. Don't remember ever seeing a one click without them.
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My kf1 thread (see sig) didn't have bootloaders. Also, jmtheiss made one or two Heimdall one clicks without then. Just fyi.
Re: [ROM][4.1.1][PORT] X-Bean **2.0** (fast, stable & superfunctional)
Been browsing for an update on AT&T Captivate SGH-I897 Froyo 2.2 and now on T-Moble
Unlocked, rooted with SOC and CWM recovery..
Read thru development on X-Bean **2.0**
Understood to get: x-bean 1.1Base.zip / gapps-jb20121011-signed.zip / BUT not sure which kernal!!
Early the thread states Devil 1.0.4vc but most recently suggests alternative of semaphore 2.0.3c.
Am I correct in thinking both work, just the semaphore is newer?
Thanks
Tyannt said:
Re: [ROM][4.1.1][PORT] X-Bean **2.0** (fast, stable & superfunctional)
Been browsing for an update on AT&T Captivate SGH-I897 Froyo 2.2 and now on T-Moble
Unlocked, rooted with SOC and CWM recovery..
Read thru development on X-Bean **2.0**
Understood to get: x-bean 1.1Base.zip / gapps-jb20121011-signed.zip / BUT not sure which kernal!!
Early the thread states Devil 1.0.4vc but most recently suggests alternative of semaphore 2.0.3c.
Am I correct in thinking both work, just the semaphore is newer?
Thanks
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They both work. Just make sure you get the right version.
BWolf56 said:
They both work. Just make sure you get the right version.
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Appreciate the reply BWolf56!
I will be sure to use either the kernals with the "c" suffix as suggested in the original thread!
NOW! Trying to decide on the best Backup App..
Tyannt said:
Appreciate the reply BWolf56!
I will be sure to use either the kernals with the "c" suffix as suggested in the original thread!
NOW! Trying to decide on the best Backup App..
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TiBu is my personal fav.
UPDATE... Again, thanks BWolf56!
AT&T Captivate on FROYO 2.2. OneClickRoot, CWM Recovery V2.5.1.2
Did ROM backup, TiBu backup, EFS, APN, Contacts etc
Installed/Flashed:
ROM X-Bean1.1 base.zip
gapps-jb-2012101-signed.zip
Semaphore_jb_2.0.3c.zip
landscape_fix.zip
Phone booted up fine initially, would always revert to landscape view, back button was now the home button.
Could not find any of my backups. "UI" kept crapping out; "Unfortunately UI is not responding" Think that's what it said!
Had to click OK and it was back until i touched anything and kept happening...
Did Advanced Restore -> CWM Recovery of: System, Data, Cache, ext/sd
Phone rebooted.... Stuck on AT&T logo screen, charging pinwheel shows but doesn't move.
Cannot get into recovery.. managed to get into "dowload mode"
tried i897UCJF6-final-OCD-REVO.zip loaded on computer, phone connected in download mode,
loaded PIT file only as the zip had no PAD file....... NO SUCCESS
If I proceeded in a NOOB fashion, it's because I am so I'll take my licks Lol
Any help would be appreciated!
Figured it best to just get back to stock 2.2, maybe even earlier since I wouldn't have the 3e recovery
problem not being able to install from OTHER sources. Then TRY again after brushing up!!!!!!!!
Tyannt said:
UPDATE... Again, thanks BWolf56!
AT&T Captivate on FROYO 2.2. OneClickRoot, CWM Recovery V2.5.1.2
Did ROM backup, TiBu backup, EFS, APN, Contacts etc
Installed/Flashed:
ROM X-Bean1.1 base.zip
gapps-jb-2012101-signed.zip
Semaphore_jb_2.0.3c.zip
landscape_fix.zip
Phone booted up fine initially, would always revert to landscape view, back button was now the home button.
Could not find any of my backups. "UI" kept crapping out; "Unfortunately UI is not responding" Think that's what it said!
Had to click OK and it was back until i touched anything and kept happening...
Did Advanced Restore -> CWM Recovery of: System, Data, Cache, ext/sd
Phone rebooted.... Stuck on AT&T logo screen, charging pinwheel shows but doesn't move.
Cannot get into recovery.. managed to get into "dowload mode"
tried i897UCJF6-final-OCD-REVO.zip loaded on computer, phone connected in download mode,
loaded PIT file only as the zip had no PAD file....... NO SUCCESS
If I proceeded in a NOOB fashion, it's because I am so I'll take my licks Lol
Any help would be appreciated!
Figured it best to just get back to stock 2.2, maybe even earlier since I wouldn't have the 3e recovery
problem not being able to install from OTHER sources. Then TRY again after brushing up!!!!!!!!
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Did you flash a I9000 ROM? If so, you need the I9000 bootloaders.
Also to downgrade android version, you have to use Odin (i suggest kk4 without bootloaders if you already have the gb ones, which can be found in the stickies).
Make sure you follow the full instructions next time to avoid issues like that.
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BWolf56 said:
Did you flash a I9000 ROM? If so, you need the I9000 bootloaders.
Also to downgrade android version, you have to use Odin (i suggest kk4 without bootloaders if you already have the gb ones, which can be found in the stickies).
Make sure you follow the full instructions next time to avoid issues like that.
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Ahhh, fello Canadian i see!
You may be correct thinking i have I9000 "JB"? bootloaders!, in the original
thread : Aceofspades replied to a member question stating: "Port means that this
rom is originally made for i9000 and made it to work for captivate."
Should I assume I've flashed an I9000 Rom? and now have JB bootloader?
Thinking back, I did not wipe before going back and using recovery! Not sure that was the problem
but it was on reboot after restoring CWM/system. data. cache etc that the phone rebooted and ended up
in a continual cycling of the ATT logo screen!
Big question now is how do I do to remedy my situation!!
NOTE...I have made a JIG and can get into "download Mode" now
From this point on I'll document my every move in order to be able to provide
the exact procedure I went through... might be more helpful !!
I know I know... NOOB! Lol
PS, is an alternative to use Kies Mini and update to Gingerbread?
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Ahhh, fello Canadian i see!
You may be correct thinking i have I9000 "JB"? bootloaders!, in the original
thread : Aceofspades replied to a member question stating: "Port means that this
rom is originally made for i9000 and made it to work for captivate."
Should I assume I've flashed an I9000 Rom? and now have JB bootloader?
Thinking back, I did not wipe before going back and using recovery! Not sure that was the problem
but it was on reboot after restoring CWM/system. data. cache etc that the phone rebooted and ended up
in a continual cycling of the ATT logo screen!
Big question now is how do I do to remedy my situation!!
NOTE...I have made a JIG and can get into "download Mode" now
From this point on I'll document my every move in order to be able to provide
the exact procedure I went through... might be more helpful !!
I know I know... NOOB! Lol
PS, is an alternative to use Kies Mini and update to Gingerbread?
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First thing: don't use kies at all!
There are no JB bootloaders for the cappy, just eclair, froyo and GB. If the ROM is a port, you'll most likely have to flash the I9000 gb bootloaders but I'd suggest finding another ROM to start with (like CM). Playing with bootloaders is the only thing that will make your phone a paper weight if something goes wrong.
Also, bootloaders aren't included in roms for safety measures. That being said, you can run ICS and JB roms just fine with the GB bootloaders.
As for what comes next. Perhaps use Odin to flash stock kk4 without bootloaders, from there flash corn kernel (once again with Odin) and give CM a whirl following their full flashing instructions. (Which can be found both in their thread and website)
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Understood... NO KIES
Sorry but a little confused still...
Do I Odin flash KK4 w/o bootloaders first -> flash corn kernal with Odin -> then flash a CM ROM using their procedure?
Where in the sequence is "flash I9000 bootloaders?
* No luck finding Odin w/o bootloaders yet, outdated download sites. Will search through xda again.
Noted! "There are no JB bootloaders for the cappy, just eclair, froyo and GB." (I was originally ATT captivate on FROYO 2.2)
Noted! "bootloaders aren't included in roms for safety measures." "you can run ICS and JB roms just fine with the GB bootloaders."
As for what comes next. Perhaps use Odin to flash stock kk4 without bootloaders, from there flash corn kernel (once again with Odin) and give CM a whirl following their full flashing instructions. (Which can be found both in their thread and website)
I might be a little hazy on the order of your suggestions so thanks for the patience!
GREATLY APPRECIATING YOUR EFFORTS!!
Tyannt said:
Understood... NO KIES
Sorry but a little confused still...
Do I Odin flash KK4 w/o bootloaders first -> flash corn kernal with Odin -> then flash a CM ROM using their procedure?
Where in the sequence is "flash I9000 bootloaders?
* No luck finding Odin w/o bootloaders yet, outdated download sites. Will search through xda again.
Noted! "There are no JB bootloaders for the cappy, just eclair, froyo and GB." (I was originally ATT captivate on FROYO 2.2)
Noted! "bootloaders aren't included in roms for safety measures." "you can run ICS and JB roms just fine with the GB bootloaders."
As for what comes next. Perhaps use Odin to flash stock kk4 without bootloaders, from there flash corn kernel (once again with Odin) and give CM a whirl following their full flashing instructions. (Which can be found both in their thread and website)
I might be a little hazy on the order of your suggestions so thanks for the patience!
GREATLY APPRECIATING YOUR EFFORTS!!
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For now, forget about the I9000 bootloaders.
Here's KK4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18370912&postcount=3
During your flashing, did you ever flash the GB bootloaders? If not, get the version with bootloaders and make the the flashing isnt't interrupted.
And yeah, from there you got it right, corn kernel; and follow their full flashing instructions.
BWolf56 said:
For now, forget about the I9000 bootloaders.
Here's KK4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18370912&postcount=3
During your flashing, did you ever flash the GB bootloaders? If not, get the version with bootloaders and make the the flashing isnt't interrupted.
And yeah, from there you got it right, corn kernel; and follow their full flashing instructions.
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* I haven't knowingly flashed GB bootloaders.
* I've been all over the link you provided... no working downloads.
Hmmm, I did try "Odin" a couple of times to get the GingerBread update...After doing that my phone now
boots to the AT&T logo, goes black for a sec and a screen like a bad tv signal comes up! Also, the phone
is now charging and showing the big battery icon! I seem to recall reading somewhere that if that happens
it may be wrong bootloaders? Can't remember exactly what it said but am I correct thinking it was one of
your own replies to another member?
Anyway, done for the night Grrrr
Thanks so much!
Here is a post with a pic about the screen u r seeing. Pixelated screen means u don't have the GB bootloaders... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33227557&postcount=2
And i am currently in the process of uploading my Odin and Heimdall Stock KK4 One Clicks. Gonna be using MediaFire. Will post when all uploads are done and new links attached to my post #3 in the Stock Rom stickied thread in the Development forum...
Fixin to crash for the nite. But will get it done asap.
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4-2ndtwin said:
Here is a post with a pic about the screen u r seeing. Pixelated screen means u don't have the GB bootloaders... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33227557&postcount=2
And i am currently in the process of uploading my Odin and Heimdall Stock KK4 One Clicks. Gonna be using MediaFire. Will post when all uploads are done and new links attached to my post #3 in the Stock Rom stickied thread in the Development forum...
Fixin to crash for the nite. But will get it done asap.
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Appreciate you taking the time to reply! The images you displayed are exactly what I am seeing..
Links aren't good forever, i realize that just hard to believe I hadn't found them ANYWHERE yet! Lol
PS ************
* Have since got GB Bootloaders and added thru Odin3 v1.70.. PDA.tar.md5
* Now able to get into recovery mode by 3-button, shows 3e recovery, have ability to install from sdcard,
wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition.
* I have an "update.zip" on there but can't remember what it's for so I didn't do it...
but still no UI coming up, just the AT&T logo which cycles ON/OFF
Am I still in the same boat... needing KK4 Odin flash, after doing that will i be able to copy
a KK4 ROM zip to my phone thru PC and flash from the phone?
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Appreciate you taking the time to reply! The images you displayed are exactly what I am seeing..
Links aren't good forever, i realize that just hard to believe I hadn't found them ANYWHERE yet! Lol
PS ************
* Have since got GB Bootloaders and added thru Odin3 v1.70.. PDA.tar.md5
* Now able to get into recovery mode by 3-button, shows 3e recovery, have ability to install from sdcard,
wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition.
* I have an "update.zip" on there but can't remember what it's for so I didn't do it...
but still no UI coming up, just the AT&T logo which cycles ON/OFF
Am I still in the same boat... needing KK4 Odin flash, after doing that will i be able to copy
a KK4 ROM zip to my phone thru PC and flash from the phone?
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KK4 is a one click Odin.
From there, you'll have to use Odin 1.85 or 1.87 to flash Corn kernel to be able to flash your way up to CM.
BWolf56 said:
KK4 is a one click Odin.
From there, you'll have to use Odin 1.85 or 1.87 to flash Corn kernel to be able to flash your way up to CM.
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Hey there!
* 4-2ndtwin chimed in and said he would post when he uploaded them.
Been looking in the meantime.
* I have both Odin versions, now understand that I can use Odin to flash any file I choose, such as the Corn kernal, not just files it may come with.
* I downloaded a "Stocki897uckk4-zImage.tar, unzipping shows "zImage" file but I
haven't touched it.
Just hanging in for a working link for the Odin KK4 One-Click I guess...
Question!!!
For clarification..Odin KK4 One-Click is just bootloaders, kernal and maybe modem, right? It's not going to give me a working ROM...OR, is it ALSO an alternative way to flash a ROM when I can't add a ROM zip to my phone thru my PC to flash?
Lol... I'll get a handle on this, more of a visual type
As usual, appreciate the help!
Stock KK4 Links up.
...Aaannnd we're back !!!
Links up and going !!!
Stock I897UCKK4 Android 2.3.5 One Clicks *Heimdall and Odin*
4-2ndtwin said:
...Aaannnd we're back !!!
Links up and going !!!
Stock I897UCKK4 Android 2.3.5 One Clicks *Heimdall and Odin*
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HUGE THANKS! , downloading now... Will update
Got my fingers crossed
##### UPDATE #####
Used: I897uckk4 Odin One Click-Stock,NO Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe.zip
UCCK4 v2.3.5 loaded, running and stable, not rooted.
Time for a break!
Thanks again guys!
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HUGE THANKS! , downloading now... Will update
Got my fingers crossed
##### UPDATE #####
Used: I897uckk4 Odin One Click-Stock,NO Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe.zip
UCCK4 v2.3.5 loaded, running and stable, not rooted.
Time for a break!
Thanks again guys!
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From here, it should be a breeze. Just remember to follow the full flashing instructions :good:
BWolf56 said:
From here, it should be a breeze. Just remember to follow the full flashing instructions :good:
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Still browsing ROMS...
Should I be bothered rooting yet? Not sure if I'll just have to do it again after a ROM switch?
Any suggestions for a root utility?
Tyannt said:
Still browsing ROMS...
Should I be bothered rooting yet? Not sure if I'll just have to do it again after a ROM switch?
Any suggestions for a root utility?
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I suggest you start with CM.
As for rooting, you can get it directly on the store now (was recently made legal). I believe it's by chainfire. But do you need it atm?
Also, all custom roms come pre-rooted.
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