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i recently unrooted my phone and am having trouble with my firmware ... it says that i am running 1.0 but there is no option to update under settings>about phone ...
what do i do/how do i fix this?
thank you in advance ...
1. search
2. post in the correct forum
3. flash the ota cupcake courtesy of unasari1's (hope i got your name right) sig.
4. get a lesson out of this.
GO to the Dream Q & A Section and you'll be all set
1. i did to the best of my ability ...
2. i figured this was the correct forum since there is an unroot thread in it ...
3. i dont know what flash means ...
4. my lesson is, i hope other members are a tad nicer ...
igotthatjuice204 said:
1. i did to the best of my ability ...
2. post in the correct forum I figured this wa sthe correct forum since there is an unroot thread in it ...
3. i dont know what flash means ...
4. my lesson is, i hope other members are a tad nicer ...
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put that file you downloaded on the root of your sdcard, rename it to update.zip or just update in windows. power off your phone. hold home and power to boot your phone into the recovery console. press alt and l to show text if none is showing, then press alt and s to apply update.zip from sdcard. when it is done, press home and back to reboot.
1. there are stickies for a reason.
2. a development forum is not a place for a question not directly related to development (and then most questions should not be posted there)
3. you have just been told.
4. sadly for you, i am about as nice as they get.
do i have to have the dreaimg.nbh on my card as well?
igotthatjuice204 said:
do i have to have the drea .img on my card as well?
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no, that is only for when you downgrade to rc-29, after you have downgraded you can remove the DREAIMG.nbh from your sdcard (i would keep it on my computer though for future use.)
at the top when i hit alt + l it said error cant open E:/ cahe / something or other ... am i in trouble?
also, everyone is always talking about flashing this and flashing that on here, is that all you do is download the rom and rename as update and boot the phone? every damn how to thread seemed quirky ...
igotthatjuice204 said:
at the top when i hit alt + l it said error cant open E:/ cahe / something or other ... am i in trouble?
also, everyone is always talking about flashing this and flashing that on here, is that all you do is download the rom and rename as update and boot the phone? every damn how to thread seemed quirky ...
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is your sdcard formatted to fat32? also is the whole name of the file update.zip?
yeah i reformatted to fat32 ... i had everything right and then all of a sudden i couldnt locate a link that worked for cynaogen (sp?) 4.0.4 or whatever so i said screw it and wanted to unroot it ...
btw, the update worked i have 1.5 now, but it still said that at the top after alt + l ... i dunno
igotthatjuice204 said:
yeah i reformatted to fat32 ... i had everything right and then all of a sudden i couldnt locate a link that worked for cynaogen (sp?) 4.0.4 or whatever so i said screw it and wanted to unroot it ...
btw, the update worked i have 1.5 now, but it still said that at the top after alt + l ... i dunno
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don't know about the error then
i have a link for 4.0.4 and 4.1.11.1 on my 4shared account
man do i sound like i know what a 4shared account is, or where to find it? ... thanks for the help btw ... i thought this forum was dead but i guess there are some people who post in here frequently ...
o one last thing, the reason why i ultimately decided to unroot is because when i started with the recovery image i believe and i entered the SU at the beginning of the code is said access denied ... i searched the forum and it said download something else but that link was dead as well ...
i dont know if youre a mod david but i think it would be useful to create one thread where you can flash to look exactly like the iphone ui ... i'm talking an all inclusive with the most basic of directions and detailed commands ... there are a few in depth all encompassing reviews but a simple thread named "Hero For G1" with everything you need would help a lot ...
thanks again ...
edit... can i remove the zip file "update" from my sd card now?
igotthatjuice204 said:
man do i sound like i know what a 4shared account is, or where to find it? ... thanks for the help btw ... i thought this forum was dead but i guess there are some people who post in here frequently ...
o one last thing, the reason why i ultimately decided to unroot is because when i started with the recovery image i believe and i entered the SU at the beginning of the code is said access denied ... i searched the forum and it said download something else but that link was dead as well ...
i dont know if youre a mod david but i think it would be useful to create one thread where you can flash to look exactly like the iphone ui ... i'm talking an all inclusive with the most basic of directions and detailed commands ... there are a few in depth all encompassing reviews but a simple thread named "Hero For G1" with everything you need would help a lot ...
thanks again ...
edit... can i remove the zip file "update" from my sd card now?
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nawh i am not a mod, 4shared is like mediafire or rapidshare. its just a place you can upload files to and give put links to it. the reason all the links are dead now are because of all the recent crap between google and cyanogen. i am not really all that good at making tutorials (i lose steam about halfway through)
also the update.zip file is no longer need.
if you want to root your phone again, i can pm you all the files and you can use the one click root method in my sig.
also as far as i am aware there is no iphone theme or ui really available though there could be an app on the market that emulates it.
I just got my first REAL smartphone, actually it’s still on FedEx truck.
From reading the stickies on this forum, here’s what I gathered so far (and I am starting from scratch – nothing on my phone yet)
1) Root my phone with the ‘OneClick’ tool.
2) Install ROM (I am thinking Cognition, since it’s recommended for beginner).
3) Install Theme (haven’t decide on one yet) – any suggestions?
So, am I missing anything?
You seem to have a good grasp on what you are doing. I do recommend buying/making a Jig to have around just in case.
You're well on your way.
Make sure and read up on bootloaders and the difference between 2.1/2.2 and 2.3 bootloaders as getting this wrong is the main thing that can lead to "big" trouble.
Also take a look at Odin, Odin One Click return to stock and make sure and know the difference between those and the Odin One Click w/3 Button Combo.
thanks guys, i think i have a good idea of what i want to do but i am still struggling to find the details to do the above.
for example, what difference if my phone batch is 1010, or 1012, or older?
do i need to get an microsd card, if so what size/brand?
what sofware do i need to download?
etc, etc. etc.
i will continue to browse through the forums, but if you know of any links please post.
also, what does the jig do? do i need to have one?
thanks
First decide what u want to do, As u stated first root the phone and then u want a custom ROM, So go ahead and try it.
Only thing i will advice start from a froyo rom then to the gingerbread as there would be less chances to brick your phone while flashing the b.loades.
Read the OP properly of the ROM which you want to flash there are many good froyo rom available here. But just be sure what u are doing.
Please for the love of all things unholy, read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049294
and if the phone comes with froyo you will need this after rooting before flashing a rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052991
At the start DEFINITE GUIDE TO BRICKING, LOL.
Its just a joke be sure you read it all.
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First decide what u want to do, As u stated first root the phone and then u want a custom ROM, So go ahead and try it.
Only thing i will advice start from a froyo rom then to the gingerbread as there would be less chances to brick your phone while flashing the b.loades.
Read the OP properly of the ROM which you want to flash there are many good froyo rom available here. But just be sure what u are doing.
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thanks, yes from what i've read it's better to stay away from the gingerbread roms - at least for novice like myself.
My personal favorite were Firefly 3.0 and serendipity 6.4 links below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=900568
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914284
Again i will say read the OP carefully before flashing.
I have a few Captivates in the family and IMHO the first thinkg to do before flashing anything is to purchase Root Explorer in the market (for around $4) then back up your EFS folder (in the main directory) and save it to a cd so you ALWAYS have a hard copy of it. These files are specific to your phone and if they get screwed up during flashing, you phone may not be able to be used as a phone anymore. The back up copy will save you.
All of the above stuff is good. I was a noob about 6 months ago but I spent hours upon hours of reading and watching videos about flashing and moding. Good luck!
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My personal favorite were Firefly 3.0 and serendipity 6.4 links below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=900568
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914284
Again i will say read the OP carefully before flashing.
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thanks, but what do you mean "read the OP carefully"
jack man said:
I have a few Captivates in the family and IMHO the first thinkg to do before flashing anything is to purchase Root Explorer in the market (for around $4) then back up your EFS folder (in the main directory) and save it to a cd so you ALWAYS have a hard copy of it. These files are specific to your phone and if they get screwed up during flashing, you phone may not be able to be used as a phone anymore. The back up copy will save you.
All of the above stuff is good. I was a noob about 6 months ago but I spent hours upon hours of reading and watching videos about flashing and moding. Good luck!
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great, these are what i love to hear.
things to do, or not to do, before modding/flashing.
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thanks, but what do you mean "read the OP carefully"
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the OP is the original post or poster, like your first question is the op, and you are also the op of the thread. in that context he meant the original post, because that will have most of the information about the rom...but i would expand on that to read the op and the a couple of pages in, and also if its a large thread with alot of posts read atleast the LAST 5 or 6 pages also.
anymore terms you are unfamiliar with read the op of this thread carefully: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093062
thanks for clarying.
just got my phone in the mail.
i looked at the batch number under the battery slot and it shows 1106.
does this mean i have version 2.1 or 2.2? what would be the appropriate app/tool for rooting?
thanks
The batch had nothing to do with the firmware....that just means your phone was built in june of 2011. But since it's a new phone it more than likely has 2.2 confirm this in settings>about phone> firmware version.
Use super one click to root.
BUT FIRST PLEASE READ SOME MORE.
All of the information you are looking is already on here at the very least twice probably WAY more.
it is indeed version 2.2
so i read the first page of this thread and also watched the youtube clip. it looks straight enough to root. but i got a question. should i run the universal root or the captivate root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682&page=442
smokarz said:
so i read the first page of this thread and also watched the youtube clip. it looks straight enough to root. but i got a question. should i run the universal root or the captivate root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682&page=442
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I would use SuperOneClick to root 2.2, however, the only version that was successful for me was version 1.6.5. The newer versions gave me errors or said FAILED when trying to root. For me, it has always worked with 1.6.5
thanks, but i only see v1.7 and v1.95. where can i get v1.65?
also, i do not need the samsung driver for rooting right? only for flashing?
smokarz said:
thanks, but i only see v1.7 and v1.95. where can i get v1.65?
also, i do not need the samsung driver for rooting right? only for flashing?
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You should have the driver installed on your computer for anything you do with the phone. Make sure after you install drivers to plug in your phone to the computer in all the different modes it has - in debugging mode, not in debug mode, in download mode, and connecting as an external drive. The computer will install all the drivers when you do this.
I will try to attach v1.6.5 of Super One CLick. I hope it's ok with the moderators here that I am posting the software. Just unzip the folder and double click the android icon in that folder.
Hey, I was updating my rogers captivate through the kies software from 2.2 to 2.3 and the software stopped at 34% for 2 hours...so I quit the program and unplugged my phone. When I reset the battery, and turned on my phone, there is a weird pc!phone icon and I cant get the phone to work. I am not sure what I should do now... I never rooted the phone or added any custom ROMs to it. And my 1 year warranty is up. Please help and thanks!
You are soft bricked. If none of the methods found here work to get in to dl mode you need a jig. Don't ever use kies.
i can get into dl mode, but i have no clue what to do with it :S
You can send it for warranty since it broke with kies (assuming you don't mod it). Or fix it yourself with ODIN.
is there a guide that I can follow to address this problem?
Nope, there are definitely no guides to help on this site.
^lol 10char
Thanks for the links, but they didn't really help me with the problem because I wasn't able to follow some of the steps. I can't boot up my phone to put the rom inside the internal drive. I have basically the same problem as this guy http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1395437. I can go into download mode, but not recovery mode. May you give me a bit more of a guide on where I should start/follow? thanks!
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Thanks for the links, but they didn't really help me with the problem because I wasn't able to follow some of the steps. I can't boot up my phone to put the rom inside the internal drive. I have basically the same problem as this guy http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1395437. I can go into download mode, but not recovery mode. May you give me a bit more of a guide on where I should start/follow? thanks!
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holy fk!
seriously?!
did you bother reading those links?
not one of the 3 required any usage of putting a zip file on the phone, and every one of them is how to recover using download mode
SMFH.......
2. Find a neat-o ROM from Captivate Development Section and get it onto your internal SD card (the one you cant remove) download using phone internet browser or download and copy to phone using PC.
thats from the 3rd link... and the first link were just the ROMs for that...
The 2nd link is telling me to download this APN app(no clue what its for) from the market... I don't want to jump at any steps if I am unsure of any of them...
GTFO! said:
2. Find a neat-o ROM from Captivate Development Section and get it onto your internal SD card (the one you cant remove) download using phone internet browser or download and copy to phone using PC.
thats from the 3rd link... and the first link were just the ROMs for that...
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The 2nd link is telling me to download this APN app(no clue what its for) from the market... I don't want to jump at any steps if I am unsure of any of them...
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so what you are saying is that you are incapable of comprehending the DOWNLOAD mode and the ONE CLICKS to get you back to stock so that you could load a rom???
i mean, cmon, you have to learn how to educate yourself a little bit. nobody here is going to hold your fkng hand and spoonfeed you this info....
there is literally a PLETHORA of knowledge on these forums, all you have to do is learn and try to UNDERSTAND what it is telling you to do. Not just blindly follow some tutorial/walkthrough/video that doesnt explain WHAT you are doing.....
this site does not exist as support for stupidity or laziness. it is here to HELP people that are willing to HELP THEMSELVES.....
Don't know what is the big issue. You want to go to STOCK not flash a rom. Just follow the instruction of the 3rd link until step 10. Done finish stock. If its a 1 click its even easier. There are a ton of stickies. Flashing can screw up your phone if you don't know what you are doing.
Edit: PirateGhost beat me to it....
if i was a noob, and i just 'bricked' my phone doing something stupid, yes, i would panic. i would search google, which would bring me here to xda and i would search and figure out what i needed to do. this is because i do not need anyone holding my hand for anything. but before discounting anyone's assistance it would behoove me to do a little damn research and by the power of deduction realize what it is EXACTLY that i need to do.....
Okay, so I followed the 3rd guide and I am stuck on step 13 for the odin method. I cannot find a ROM inside Onix Recovery, so can I download any ROM and put it into the EXTERNAL sd card? or does it have to be inside the INTERNAL sd? because I cannot access the internal sd card. Also, is it normal for my phone to have the AT&T World Phone logo at boot? because I am from Rogers...and not AT&T. Will this affect my phone in the future? thanks
You just wanted stock WHY are you using recovery?
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Okay, so I followed the 3rd guide and I am stuck on step 13 for the odin method. I cannot find a ROM inside Onix Recovery, so can I download any ROM and put it into the EXTERNAL sd card? or does it have to be inside the INTERNAL sd? because I cannot access the internal sd card. Also, is it normal for my phone to have the AT&T World Phone logo at boot? because I am from Rogers...and not AT&T. Will this affect my phone in the future? thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=979133
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Odin doesn't even detect my phone for some reason...normally it would say something when my phone connects or disconnects...
prbassplayer said:
You just wanted stock WHY are you using recovery?
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The phone still wasn't working at that point...
Then you are doing something wrong..... Go in to download mode connect to comp with ODIN open and flash the package. Profit.
I know this is a common thing, as I searched before coming to the conclusion that I had to create my own thread about this topic. However, everyone says to re-flash to stock, which is what caused this problem for me. I had a huge error with the phone, and after 2 weeks of flashing, I am able to get it to this stage where it will boot up, but after booting up, the screen turns black, but the bottom buttons light up, and can be pressed, but no action.
I can access recovery and download mode. Odin recognizes my phone. I can charge with phone off (the battery image shows it charging.)
Here is the thread where I discussed my issues if you care to learn more about my issues (it was a dbdata error).
androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s/567335-factory-reset-wont-fix-galaxy-s-infinite-boot-mode.html
Anyways, now there is no errors (no red lines during recovery mode). But I have no idea what to do.
No one has a clue? This really sucks, I've spent so much time trying to fix it when all along it can't really be fixed it seems.
Try flashin to Stock i897ucKK4.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18370912
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
4-2ndtwin said:
Try flashin to Stock i897ucKK4.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18370912
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
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I've tried that. With that rom it boot loops and gives me a dbdata error.
Edit. Just tried again and after the att screen during boot up it gives me different variations of this screened like a grainy type of image. I snapped a pic below. I tried going into recovery and it gave me the same image on the screen.
Imgur.com/qyo5P.jpg
U need to flash the KK4 WITH the GB Bootloaders.
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4-2ndtwin said:
U need to flash the KK4 WITH the GB Bootloaders.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
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(I've tried that as well, and I tried it again)
After flashing it booted in recovery, and tried to do the wipes.
Failed to mount /sdcard (I/O error) -- (There's no SD card inside, so that's probably why)
E:copy_dbdata_media: can't mount /sdcard your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu format and reboot actions.
--Wiping data
Formatting /data...
Formatting/dbdata...
Formatting /cache...
Data wipe failed.
Then I tried a wipe data/factory reset. And this time it said Data wipe completed.
Then when I rebooted it said
Failed to mount /data (invalid argument)
And then it said another error but it was in yellow, so I didn't really catch it.
And it boot loops.
[Thank you for attempting to help me by the way!]
Do a search in the Q & A forum for the dbdata error that you are getting. This has happened before to several persons and i do remember that there were a few threads on this already.
U probably are going to have to flash a stock firmware (that is contained in a .tar file) through regular Odin3 v1.83 (or similar). This Odin is Not a "one click". Make sure the .tar file for the stock contains the dbdata.rfs file and also don't use the pit file. See if that works. --- The i897ucKF1 in the Dev forum would be a firmware that comes to mind that has all u need. Quick search should lead u to that one.
If successful, u should be able to flash up to KK4 afterwards or go to Dev Roms if u want.
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Do a search in the Q & A forum for the dbdata error that you are getting. This has happened before to several persons and i do remember that there were a few threads on this already.
U probably are going to have to flash a stock firmware (that is contained in a .tar file) through regular Odin3 v1.83 (or similar). This Odin is Not a "one click". Make sure the .tar file for the stock contains the dbdata.rfs file and also don't use the pit file. See if that works. --- The i897ucKF1 in the Dev forum would be a firmware that comes to mind that has all u need. Quick search should lead u to that one.
If successful, u should be able to flash up to KK4 afterwards or go to Dev Roms if u want.
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I've tried 3 different roms with Odin3 v1.85. (that contain dbdata.rfs in the tar)
Maybe with that rom I'll have better luck. I searched for that rom at samfirmware and downloaded it. I searched in the dev forum, and all I got was an odin one click for that rom, and you said to do the regular version.
I flashed it, and it gave me the same error as before. With the data wipe failed and other errors. Then when it boots, it boot loops only the att logo.
Att logo, darkness for a second. Then repeat.
Also. I've done numerous searches for the words I'm getting, and every one says to flash back to the kk4 stock rom, but that's what causes the problems for me.
Is there anyone that can help at this point?
Is it possible that I have messed up partitions on the internal SD card? I found a way to fix that, but its for the HTC incredible. Any ideas on a captivate version of this thread?
forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/6433-solved-messed-up-partitions-on-internal-storage/#entry56396
albokid2468 said:
Is there anyone that can help at this point?
Is it possible that I have messed up partitions on the internal SD card? I found a way to fix that, but its for the HTC incredible. Any ideas on a captivate version of this thread?
forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/6433-solved-messed-up-partitions-on-internal-storage/#entry56396
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Have you tried this one yet? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
This is probably the best restore rom I know of, it will flash eclair bootloaders so you will have to reflash gingerbread bootloaders before you flash any current roms.
If this doesn't do it then it sounds like you may have a bad spot in the memory module itself, possibly a bad transistor in the circuit. You may need some advanced help from a technician, I don't know if any of these jtag guys have advanced diagnostics but it wouldn't hurt to check it out.
As a last resort, you may have to send it in to Samsung.
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Have you tried this one yet? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
This is probably the best restore rom I know of, it will flash eclair bootloaders so you will have to reflash gingerbread bootloaders before you flash any current roms.
If this doesn't do it then it sounds like you may have a bad spot in the memory module itself, possibly a bad transistor in the circuit. You may need some advanced help from a technician, I don't know if any of these jtag guys have advanced diagnostics but it wouldn't hurt to check it out.
As a last resort, you may have to send it in to Samsung.
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I've tried that one. That is one of the few where it will give no errors, however it boots up to a black screen. I believe that was the state I was in when I started this thread, with that rom.
Is the memory module or the transistor in the circuit located on the main board of the device. I was thinking of buying a logic board (mother board) and replacing it with a new one.
Although at this point, I got the Galaxy S3 so this phone isn't really a necessity at this point.
albokid2468 said:
I've tried that one. That is one of the few where it will give no errors, however it boots up to a black screen. I believe that was the state I was in when I started this thread, with that rom.
Is the memory module or the transistor in the circuit located on the main board of the device. I was thinking of buying a logic board (mother board) and replacing it with a new one.
Although at this point, I got the Galaxy S3 so this phone isn't really a necessity at this point.
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Hi bro, have you solved your problem? Eager to hear from you cause I am having the excat same trouble.....
qaler2010 said:
Hi bro, have you solved your problem? Eager to hear from you cause I am having the excat same trouble.....
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Look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39614278#post39614278
BWolf56 said:
Look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39614278#post39614278
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Thks for your reply
I am not new to captivate, I have already had it for nearly 2 years, and everything including odin ways that used to work now doesn't....
So strange, yesterday it was ok as usual ,but when I got up this morning and it couldn't light up the screen no matter what physical button I hit. So I did flashing but it results in nothing.
Use I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 and my phone can boot up but screen comes black during boot animation
Use 3FileKF1NOBOOT or JF6_secure, my phone just gets stuck on the first boot screen
Use custom recovery, then (E:failed to mount /data (file exists) E:delete_data_files: can't mount /data your storage not prepared yet, please use ui menu for format and reboot actions)
So sad now...I haven't backed up my data and for now it looks like I could never get it back...
qaler2010 said:
Thks for your reply
I am not new to captivate, I have already had it for nearly 2 years, and everything including odin ways that used to work now doesn't....
So strange, yesterday it was ok as usual ,but when I got up this morning and it couldn't light up the screen no matter what physical button I hit. So I did flashing but it results in nothing.
Use I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 and my phone can boot up but screen comes black during boot animation
Use 3FileKF1NOBOOT or JF6_secure, my phone just gets stuck on the first boot screen
Use custom recovery, then (E:failed to mount /data (file exists) E:delete_data_files: can't mount /data your storage not prepared yet, please use ui menu for format and reboot actions)
So sad now...I haven't backed up my data and for now it looks like I could never get it back...
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Try using Odin KK4 with bootloaders. JF6 is really outdated.
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Try using Odin KK4 with bootloaders. JF6 is really outdated.
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Thanks again for your quick reply.
//Now I have only found one kk4 with bootloader download link in hotfile.com, which is currently not banned in my country...
So would you please be that kind to post another download link like in mediafire, dropbox or googled docs?
But I don't really think it is the problem of being outdated or not, JF6 and that I said above worked fine before...
FYI, I was using Slim 4.2.2 build 2.5 when I got the trouble, maybe there is something special I don't know when downgrading to GB?
Regards!
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Found the link:http://www.mediafire.com/?zqpip6uac4n7ov7
qaler2010 said:
Thanks again for your quick reply.
Now I have only found one kk4 with bootloader download link in hotfile.com, which is currently not banned in my country...
So would you please be that kind to post another download link like in mediafire, dropbox or googled docs?
But I don't really think it is the problem of being outdated or not, JF6 and that I said above worked fine before...
FYI, I wasing using Slim 4.2.2 build 2.5 when I got the trouble, maybe there is something special I don't know when downgrading to GB?
Regards!
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JF6 is Froyo, not GB. Therefor, you're flashing the wrong bootloaders. You need the GB bootloaders, hence why I'm telling you to use KK4.
As for links, the only one I have is: http://hotfile.com/dl/137865417/4bc...S_Bootloaders_Re-partition_Full_Wipe.zip.html - Which is hotfile.com and I can't upload it to my db at work.
BWolf56 said:
JF6 is Froyo, not GB. Therefor, you're flashing the wrong bootloaders. You need the GB bootloaders, hence why I'm telling you to use KK4.
As for links, the only one I have is: http://hotfile.com/dl/137865417/4bc...S_Bootloaders_Re-partition_Full_Wipe.zip.html - Which is hotfile.com and I can't upload it to my db at work.
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Pretty sure not the issue of bad flash after odining KK4...
I start to believe corrupted, or even worse, dead internal storage causes all the hell....
qaler2010 said:
Pretty sure not the issue of bad flash after odining KK4...
I start to believe corrupted, or even worse, dead internal storage causes all the hell....
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Sorry but this isn't very clear.. Did you manage to flash Odin KK4 with bootloaders? Did it say complete and reboot the phone? If so, what exactly happened and what exactly did you do?
Hi there, I've read most of the posts on how to root and then install a custom rom on it, but I truly can't get my head around the whole thing and get confused with stuff. I'd appreciate if someone could help me out with a little guide on how to do it, one of the things I can't wrap my head around that much and the reason why I'm making this thread is because I do not know how to make a system backup (whatever it's called) in case I want to go back to stock, I also read that I need a modem and that I should keep a backup of my stock original modem but don't know how to do such thing, I know some ROMs come with a preloaded modem but if such modem were not to work with my phone I read I could just flash a new modem but I also don't know how to do that. I apologize for the noob question, and hope this thread doesn't get deleted without any help, thanks.
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2. There's a sticky in this forum with EVERYTHING you need to know. Backups can be made with Titainium Backup or a custom recovery. To use Titanium Backup, you need to root your phone, which there are several threads detailing such. If you don't have access to the USB data function on your phone, there's another way to root without a computer that's currently being tested.
x0ne215 said:
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2. There's a sticky in this forum with EVERYTHING you need to know. Backups can be made with Titainium Backup or a custom recovery. To use Titanium Backup, you need to root your phone, which there are several threads detailing such. If you don't have access to the USB data function on your phone, there's another way to root without a computer that's currently being tested.
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Thanks! do you happen to know how to back up things such as the modem? I've tried searching for such thing here or google to no help.
you can use root explorer or xplorer to copy the files and folders to your sd card. If you copy them back to restore them, you should do a chmod 755 on the files to make sure they are accessible, executable. xplorer lets you do that.
you want to copy, at least,
/efs
/radio
the radio folder contains modem
the efs folder has your phone's imei number.
laughingT said:
you can use root explorer or xplorer to copy the files and folders to your sd card. If you copy them back to restore them, you should do a chmod 755 on the files to make sure they are accessible, executable. xplorer lets you do that.
you want to copy, at least,
/efs
/radio
the radio folder contains modem
the efs folder has your phone's imei number.
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Thanks a lot! and sorry ust a few more questions.
-do I need to backup anything else so that I could go back to stock if needed?
-is this the way to go back to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843 ?
-if the modem that comes with the ROM doesn't work for me, could I use the backup original stock modem on the rom?
-and basically to go through with the whole process 1-root 2-flash 3-install rom? if this is correct please let me know if I've got the right links for them:
1- root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
2- flash/install rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364 <-this one says it doesn't work for gingerbread though and that's the one I got right now so how should I do it, this maybe http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266 ?
daLareid said:
Thanks a lot! and sorry ust a few more questions.
-do I need to backup anything else so that I could go back to stock if needed?
-is this the way to go back to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843 ?
-if the modem that comes with the ROM doesn't work for me, could I use the backup original stock modem on the rom?
-and basically to go through with the whole process 1-root 2-flash 3-install rom? if this is correct please let me know if I've got the right links for them:
1- root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
2- flash/install rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364 <-this one says it doesn't work for gingerbread though and that's the one I got right now so how should I do it, this maybe http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266 ?
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-to go back to stock, you don't need anything backed up. Simply need Odin.
-yes, in the 3rd post (by 4-2ndtwin). Odin KK4 without bootloaders.
-there's a modem thread if the one that comes with the ROM doesn't work but changes are pretty low that it won't.
-follow this guide to a T and everything should go well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266
1-no, refer to the link I posted.
2-answered with the 3rd point.
BWolf56 said:
-to go back to stock, you don't need anything backed up. Simply need Odin.
-yes, in the 3rd post (by 4-2ndtwin). Odin KK4 without bootloaders.
-there's a modem thread if the one that comes with the ROM doesn't work but changes are pretty low that it won't.
-follow this guide to a T and everything should go well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266
1-no, refer to the link I posted.
2-answered with the 3rd point.
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Appreciate it, this is really helpful and will give it a shot right after I get back from college. I'm going to root before I do the flash guide because I want to do a back up first though.
Just as a heads up, in the link Bwolf56 posted,
9. Click PDA button in Odin and find your kernel.tar file (speedmod kernel (this kernel isn't too important as it will be replaced by custom rom's kernel, but speedmod kernel understands both froyo (amend) scripting and gingerbread (edify) scripting so is great for this purpose to install any rom cwm zip file next.)
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You won't be able to boot the phone after this step until you install a new rom. Since for some reason my cappy won't read the external SD card in CWM, I got kinda screwed (my USB doesn't work so I couldn't put the zip on the internal memory [which it does see]).
Shouldn't be a problem for you, but I would copy it over to the internal memory as well before flashing, just in case
Never hurts to be too careful!
x0ne215 said:
Just as a heads up, in the link Bwolf56 posted,
You won't be able to boot the phone after this step until you install a new rom. Since for some reason my cappy won't read the external SD card in CWM, I got kinda screwed (my USB doesn't work so I couldn't put the zip on the internal memory [which it does see]).
Shouldn't be a problem for you, but I would copy it over to the internal memory as well before flashing, just in case
Never hurts to be too careful!
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You can't flash a kernel.tar in recovery - it has to be a .zip. Therefor, having it on your sd won't change much.
When flashing Speedmod, your phone should be able to fully boot up but you don't need it to. You simply want to get in recovery to flash the ROM you want to use.
*As a alternative to Speedmod, you can flash Corn Kernel which is made specifically for GB (while Speedmod was made for Froyo). Both works though.
BWolf56 said:
You can't flash a kernel.tar in recovery - it has to be a .zip. Therefor, having it on your sd won't change much.
When flashing Speedmod, your phone should be able to fully boot up but you don't need it to. You simply want to get in recovery to flash the ROM you want to use.
*As a alternative to Speedmod, you can flash Corn Kernel which is made specifically for GB (while Speedmod was made for Froyo). Both works though.
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Not what I meant, I was referring to having the .zip on your internal as well. I was going about it a different way anyways, since my USB doesn't work. Had to root on the device, then used mobile odin. But like I said, I forgot to copy the .zip ROM onto the internal.
EDIT: Didn't mean the kernel, was talking about the ROM. Kernel installed fine, but like I say below it just hangs at the Samsung screen after the AT&T Logo. Sorry, I'm at work and not feeling the best right now.
I've never been able to fully boot up since, it just hangs on the Samsung IGH-897 or w/e screen. Tried wipe data etc as well. Still refuses to boot past that screen.
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Not what I meant, I was referring to having the .zip on your internal as well. I was going about it a different way anyways, since my USB doesn't work. Had to root on the device, then used mobile odin. But like I said, I forgot to copy the .zip ROM onto the internal.
EDIT: Didn't mean the kernel, was talking about the ROM. Kernel installed fine, but like I say below it just hangs at the Samsung screen after the AT&T Logo. Sorry, I'm at work and not feeling the best right now.
I've never been able to fully boot up since, it just hangs on the Samsung IGH-897 or w/e screen. Tried wipe data etc as well. Still refuses to boot past that screen.
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Ah now that makes more sense. Yes, go ahead and have the ROM's .zip on your sd as well as their respective Gapps. That will save you some hassle afterwards.
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On a side note, I'd rather not steal the OP's thread with another issue but pm me if you need further help with your phone. I think I remember 4-2ndtwin trying to help you but I guess it didn't work?
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Ah now that makes more sense. Yes, go ahead and have the ROM's .zip on your sd as well as their respective Gapps. That will save you some hassle afterwards.
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On a side note, I'd rather not steal the OP's thread with another issue but pm me if you need further help with your phone. I think I remember 4-2ndtwin trying to help you but I guess it didn't work?
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Yes, sorry about the thread hijack . I appreciate it, thank you . He did but I'm still not having any luck. Worst comes to worst, I figure buying a new one (since mine had some other issues anyway), and using the one I currently have for spare parts.
Again, sorry about the thread hijack OP!
I appreciate both of your input, and don't worry about the thread hijack, I hope BWolf is able to help you out Xone.
So should I go through with the guide you posted BWolf or should I do that plus keep the ROM on my SD before hand?
daLareid said:
I appreciate both of your input, and don't worry about the thread hijack, I hope BWolf is able to help you out Xone.
So should I go through with the guide you posted BWolf or should I do that plus keep the ROM on my SD before hand?
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Follow the guide but put the ROM you want to use along with their Gapps on your phone before hand.
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Follow the guide but put the ROM you want to use along with their Gapps on your phone before hand.
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Thank you. Unfortunately I couldn't even go through with the root, that SuperOneClick thing did not work for me, already tried some solutions from here http://theunlockr.com/2010/10/11/how-to-root-your-android-phone-superoneclick-method/ including going as far as doing this solution http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/ and it didn't work, still get stuck on Shell rooting device Step#7 wait for device.
Is there a different program that actually works or method that I could use to do the root?
Edit: nvm rooted with this guide http://androidforums.com/captivate-all-things-root/483646-guide-root-official-2-3-5-guide.html
laughingT said:
you can use root explorer or xplorer to copy the files and folders to your sd card. If you copy them back to restore them, you should do a chmod 755 on the files to make sure they are accessible, executable. xplorer lets you do that.
you want to copy, at least,
/efs
/radio
the radio folder contains modem
the efs folder has your phone's imei number.
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I tried this and I got a 'couldn't copy file' message. Then I tried EFS Professional, but it wouldn't recognize my device.
daLareid said:
I tried this and I got a 'couldn't copy file' message. Then I tried EFS Professional, but it wouldn't recognize my device.
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You have to mount as R/W to have the permission to do it.
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You have to mount as R/W to have the permission to do it.
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I managed to back it up with Root Explorer. Tried flashing Slim Bean with the guide you provided, now I'm stuck on the Semaphore logo and can't go into RECOVERY Mode.
daLareid said:
I managed to back it up with Root Explorer. Tried flashing Slim Bean with the guide you provided, now I'm stuck on the Semaphore logo and can't go into RECOVERY Mode.
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So, vol up+vol down+power button doesn't get you in recovery?
Also, did you flash it twice? First time it needs to repartition, so 2 flashes are needed.
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So, vol up+vol down+power button doesn't get you in recovery?
Also, did you flash it twice? First time it needs to repartition, so 2 flashes are needed.
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Flashed it twice and it's now working thanks, now I need to test the phone function. Btw do I need to root again when I'm on a ROM?
Edit: phone is not working, how can I put back the stock modem to make it work?