First, I have a Captivate with 2.1 update1 stock Eclair and has 2e recovery. After trying countless times ( 2 buttons and diff combinations ), I am not able to get in download mode (the phone just reboot into OS) , so Odin and Heimdall methods cant be used; yet I can get into 2e recovery easily. So, I use the old method to flash CWM thru 2e recovery :
1) Do I have to upgrade to GB 2.3.5 rom and bootloader ? or just keep 2.1 and
2) From the temp CWM ,can I flash a permanent CWM over 2e recovery by using modded Corn kernel or so ? or can I just flash any custom ICS/JB ROM and its kernel has CWM recovery ?
abced123 said:
First, I have a Captivate with 2.1 update1 stock Eclair and has 2e recovery. After trying countless times ( 2 buttons and diff combinations ), I am not able to get in download mode (the phone just reboot into OS) , so Odin and Heimdall methods cant be used; yet I can get into 2e recovery easily. So, I use the old method to flash CWM thru 2e recovery :
1) Do I have to upgrade to GB 2.3.5 rom and bootloader ? or just keep 2.1 and
2) From the temp CWM ,can I flash a permanent CWM over 2e recovery by using modded Corn kernel or so ? or can I just flash any custom ICS/JB ROM and its kernel has CWM recovery ?
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Here's a good start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266
Now, as for your questions. 1- Yes, you will have to flash Odin KK4 with bootloaders. Those bootloaders are required to run GB and up.
2- You will have to flash Corn Kernel to get the recovery (cwm) to flash custom ROMs after flashing KK4.
As for your download mode problem, you can try a few different ways; usually it's vol down + power (phone has to be turned off) and don't release until it boots into download. Another option is to buy/make a jig, which will force your device into download mode.
That being said, know that you can get in download mode no matter what ROM/kernel and whatnot you run, recovery and download aren't affected by those.
now I have a new problem, I was able to get into download mode and used the 1click Odin uckk4 to flash. Yet, it failed twice. So, now the phone reboots into the white ATT screen then straight into the new 3e recovery with a lot of error " ccant find E partition , etc. " Help ! :laugh:
PS: I wanna add for whoever got the same mistake, do not use the one click Odin file ( with bootloader, partition, ROM, etc. ) Instead, just flash the BL alone, then the kernel as in the 2nd OP post ; then you ll have the permanent CWM recovery to flash other ROM . I downloaded SlimBean onto external SD card, how can I flash it ? the CWM does not let you pick the ROM from external SD card.
abced123 said:
now I have a new problem, I was able to get into download mode and used the 1click Odin uckk4 to flash. Yet, it failed twice. So, now the phone reboots into the white ATT screen then straight into the new 3e recovery with a lot of error " ccant find E partition , etc. " Help ! :laugh:
PS: I wanna add for whoever got the same mistake, do not use the one click Odin file ( with bootloader, partition, ROM, etc. ) Instead, just flash the BL alone, then the kernel as in the 2nd OP post ; then you ll have the permanent CWM recovery to flash other ROM . I downloaded SlimBean onto external SD card, how can I flash it ? the CWM does not let you pick the ROM from external SD card.
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You should have a external sd folder when you hit ''install from sd''. See if it's there. Otherwise, mount your phone under recovery and move SlimBean in your internal.
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Hi all,
I installed JPY (2.2.1) Rom on my SGS yesterday, rooted my phone with SuperOneClick.
Tested the phone, everything is ok and the root is also ok.
Then installed Clockworkmod, flash cwm recovery 2.5.1.2, click on Backup, the phone automatic rebooted but presented my with a normal recovery screen.
In it I can do something like; a factory reset, clean card data, restart or click on update.zip (I thing that goes to the update.zip that cwm put on my sdcard).
But when I click it gives this error:
Install from package...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Tried everything... What can I do in order to cwm works and backups my sgs??
All the help is appreciated...
Thanks,
you loose 2e recover when going to froyo.. needed for clockwork ..
flash a kernel that restores it ie
chainfire/cf or speedmod or backlight notifiction ie bln kernel.
lgkahn said:
you loose 2e recover when going to froyo.. needed for clockwork ..
flash a kernel that restores it ie
chainfire/cf or speedmod or backlight notifiction ie bln kernel.
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So what are you saying is that CWR doesn't work with 3e recovery? Only with 2e?
Because 3e does not allow unsigned zips hence the error message..
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Sâmes problem for me... No solution found yet ...
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install CF-root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108 to get 2e recovery then reflash CWM recovery and try again...
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So what are you saying is that CWR doesn't work with 3e recovery? Only with 2e?
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ah ya.. the "needed for clockwork" in my original message pretty much states that.
android.francis said:
Because 3e does not allow unsigned zips hence the error message..
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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Thanks for the explanation,
Didn't know why it works with one and not the other...
Anyway, its working now, thanks for all the help!
For anyone that has the same problem, here is what I did:
Flashed the phone with I9000XXJPY and with Odin. You can find JPY here: http://www.multiupload.com/UHJNT0K1F2
Put PIT 512 in PIT and in PDA put the file JPY_JPY_JPY.tar (no repartition selected).
Shutdown the phone after it starts.
Start Odin again and in PDA put this file: CF-Root-XX_XEU_JPY-v1.3-BusyBox-1.17.1
You can download it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
After that you can install CWM. When you click in backup and the phone restarts see if 2e restore appears in top of the screen if so all is ok.
Also, if a normal screen appears just click in update.zip and after that you will see the cwm screen.
In the cwm recovery screen the sgs buttons are like this: back button is the “enter” and the “menu” is the back button.
P.S. If you need to install TPH for Portuguese language just tell me, cause the CSC installed is KOR and you don't have TPH in CSC file to install.
Once again, Thanks to all who help me!
striken said:
Thanks for the explanation,
Didn't know why it works with one and not the other...
Anyway, its working now, thanks for all the help!
For anyone that had the same problem, here is what I did:
Flashed the phone with I9000XXJPY and with Odin. You can find JPY here: http://www.multiupload.com/UHJNT0K1F2
Put PIT 512 in PIT and in PDA put the file JPY_JPY_JPY.tar (no repartition selected).
Shutdown the phone after it starts.
Start Odin again and in PDA put this file: CF-Root-XX_XEU_JPY-v1.3-BusyBox-1.17.1
You can download it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
After that you can install CWM. When you click in backup and the phone restarts see if 2e restore appears in top of the screen if so all is ok.
Also, if a normal screen appears just click in update.zip and after that you will see the cwm screen.
In the cwm recovery screen the sgs buttons are like this: back button is the “enter” and the “menu” is the back button.
P.S. If you need to install TPH for Portuguese language just tell me, cause the CSC installed is KOR and you don't have TPH in CSC file to install.
Once again, Thanks to all who help me!
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Great explanation but for the record (for anyone looking for a solution), if you're already on a 2.2 firmware, you can simple start at the step of flashing a custom kernel that supports CWM (i.e. there's no need to first flash to JPY).
gtg2 said:
Great explanation but for the record (for anyone looking for a solution), if you're already on a 2.2 firmware, you can simple start at the step of flashing a custom kernel that supports CWM (i.e. there's no need to first flash to JPY).
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That's a thing I didn't know.
Winrar is asking for a password?
imprezzadude said:
Winrar is asking for a password?
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On what files?
On the I9000JPY file. Sorry i didnt specify. Been a loong day lol
I am Facing Similar problem...
i wanted to install new rom on my phone ...i.e. darky's v 8.0
so i rooted my phone with z4root, then downloaded the rom and the update.zip file for clockward mod on to internal sd card..
and when tried to run update.zip file in normal recovery mode to get into clockward recovery i got the same signature error
i looked for solutions..got to know about rom manager..downloaded it and installed clockward mod through it..and then tried to reboot into clockward recovery ...it will bring me to same normal recovery screen...so basically stuck and cant get to clockward recovery...please help
my phone details
model gt-i9000
firmware:2.2
baseband : i9000zsjpe
deepumalik said:
I am Facing Similar problem...
i wanted to install new rom on my phone ...i.e. darky's v 8.0
so i rooted my phone with z4root, then downloaded the rom and the update.zip file for clockward mod on to internal sd card..
and when tried to run update.zip file in normal recovery mode to get into clockward recovery i got the same signature error
i looked for solutions..got to know about rom manager..downloaded it and installed clockward mod through it..and then tried to reboot into clockward recovery ...it will bring me to same normal recovery screen...so basically stuck and cant get to clockward recovery...please help
my phone details
model gt-i9000
firmware:2.2
baseband : i9000zsjpe
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How about
1. Repartition with a 512 pit from odin.
2. Flash Stock JM8 or JM9 (Usually i am flashing JM8 when things get messed)
3. Use update zip and install clockworkmod from it . (you will not have any signature errors because now you have recovery 2e)
4. Sometimes you will have to apply sd card update twice to get to CWM.
5. Vola, now you have working clockworkmod recovery and you can flash whatever the things you want with it
androidsl said:
How about
1. Repartition with a 512 pit from odin.
2. Flash Stock JM8 or JM9 (Usually i am flashing JM8 when things get messed)
3. Use update zip and install clockworkmod from it . (you will not have any signature errors because now you have recovery 2e)
4. Sometimes you will have to apply sd card update twice to get to CWM.
5. Vola, now you have working clockworkmod recovery and you can flash whatever the things you want with it
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horrible suggestion you both need to search b4 posting.. been posted multiple at least 20 times now.. you DONT need to go install a new rom and blow everything away on your phone just to get 2e recovery so clockwork works.. search search.. there are kernels out there you can flash to get back 2e recovery
lgkahn said:
horrible suggestion you both need to search b4 posting.. been posted multiple at least 20 times now.. you DONT need to go install a new rom and blow everything away on your phone just to get 2e recovery so clockwork works.. search search.. there are kernels out there you can flash to get back 2e recovery
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Oh yeah. forgot to mention it. there is a post that have a kernel which gives you recovery 2e on JPY firmware. (Don't know other firmwares has it or not)
Anyway, in my case i like to blow everything and start all over when i got messed up. because i don't use my sgs for very precious works. i'm just playing with it
Kudos to the lgkahn for bringing this kernel thing up
lgkahn said:
horrible suggestion you both need to search b4 posting.. been posted multiple at least 20 times now.. you DONT need to go install a new rom and blow everything away on your phone just to get 2e recovery so clockwork works.. search search.. there are kernels out there you can flash to get back 2e recovery
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I am really a starter..when it comes to all this will be able guide me a little bit please..what exactly do you mean and what do i search for...thanks a lot for all your help...
Okay..seems like this thread is getting nowhere..
Go to the android development section and look for hardcore's speedmod kernel. Download the latest version and flash it via Odin.
Btw, let me give you a tip once you are in hardcore's thread. PLEASE READ THE FIRST 3-4 POSTS AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
I don't think you are exerting enough effort to research here in the forum so I just gave you one of the simplest and shortest step to have CWM directly.
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is it OK to use Stericssion autosin.bat to sign the update.zip downloaded by CWM and then flash it using recovery 3e? We will not have to flash the CF Kernel.
Hi
my Galaxy S GT-I9000 is not rooted and is on Froyo 2.2
PDA-I9000BGJP3
PHONE-I9000BGJP2
CSC-I9000XECJP2
I would like to apply the Voodoo 5.5 lagfix
so I want to know which method i should use
Do i simply use the Update.zip method located here :
http://project-voodoo.org/installation
I mean, Recovery mode will do it?
or ClockWorkMod recovery and Rom Manager are necessary? (because thats what i read here : http://project-voodoo.org/download )
thx
Just flash it with odin. Donwnload the 5.5.3 tar version for odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=806195 and mount it as a PDA in odin, get your phone in download mode and flash it - it takes like 10 seconds and after that wait around 5 minutes till Voodoo converts your file system to ext4. You'll need CWM if you want to flash kernels with recovery coz the 3e stock recovery in 2.2 can't install unsigned files
ok thanks.
My SGS does not boot and does not enter recovery mode. I can enter download mode though. I suspect it happened after I removed some files from SD card.
Can I access SD card in download mode?
How can I use download mode to restore firmware and the recovery?
Thanks in advance.
u have to reflash your firmware. if u get only downloadmode working u can only reflash your device.
try a custom kernel first. if this wont work, then flash new firmware
Strange.from download mode you can only flash firmware.I think u can use adb and connect your phone to computer.try little search on topics don't rush first read carefully.
[email protected]
@malcho
adb wont work in download mode. only in cwm and after successful boot
So I understand I need to connect to PC in download mode and then use some software like ODIN to flash a ROM? Correct?
thats right.
may u can flash via kies, if u want a stock rom from samsung
I didn't know that info about adb.Thanks for info
[email protected]
Well, it's strange but looks better. Even before I did anything with ODIN the phone booted into the new ROM but I still cannot get into recovery. Seems like ROM installation procedure deleted something essential to run the recovery.
So now I have the download mode and Android working.
I am trying not to make any sudden moves so that I won't lose to ability to boot the ROM. What would be the best way to restore ClockworkMod recovery?
What ROM are you running now?
From a running stock-ROM the easiest way is to flash some custom kernel that includes CWM.
Here's a list http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966646
For 2.2.1-based ROM I prefer Speedmod.
For 2.3.3-based, choose your own
edit: There are some ROMs/kernels that can only enter recovery when USB-debugging is on.
profalbert said:
What ROM are you running now?
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I've just switched from Darky's 9.2 to PilotX with 2.6.35.7-I9000X[email protected]#Beta4.2_1 kernel.
From what you are saying I understand CWM recovery needs Linux kernel to run. I thought it's a stand alone boot-loader independent from the OS and kernel.
I installed CF-Root-XW_NEE_JVH-v3.2-CWM3RFS which comes with CWM recovery via ODIN with no effect. I still cannot reach recovery mode.
My phone came with 3e recovery which I downgraded to 2e (I don't remember how I did it then). Is it possible it has something to do with the problem?
You should always flash to stock when you have an issue.
You can also use Darky's resurrection (at least, part A: Pit with re-partition)
Then flash the original firmware (from samfirmware.com)
Thanks to everyone.
The problem was solved using http://www.v00d00.co.il/GBFINAL.pdf guide. Note, this guide is only relevant for Hebrew PilotX ROM.
Okay,
So i have searched, I was on 2.3.3 custom rom, and then i went on to flash Onecosmic's ICS Port Android 4.0.3 RC1, i flashed the kernel first and then from then on i cant go past flash screen. I tried flashing official firmware from here "I9000DXJV9_OLBJV9_DXJV9" but it wont go past flash screen. any help??? Can somebody link me to full official rom with bootloader and everything.??
register at sammobiles.com and find your firmware there, then flash it through ODIN. Then flash your KERNEL then any custom rom. If you find bootloop, you will need to flash a voodoo kernel this gives you other options in CWM to enable you to disable ALL lags. Then you should be fine. You can reflash any other kernel once your all done.
buttwad said:
register at sammobiles.com and find your firmware there, then flash it through ODIN. Then flash your KERNEL then any custom rom. If you find bootloop, you will need to flash a voodoo kernel this gives you other options in CWM to enable you to disable ALL lags. Then you should be fine. You can reflash any other kernel once your all done.
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Ok i will try find out a vooddoo kernel, but if you please can link me to it, it will be very easier
Ok i flashed the voodoo kernel and from CWM i disabled the lagfix. And then again i i got the same error, "failed to mount /dbdata" after flashing through odin. And again back to bootloop.
What do i do.
Thankfully i can get into recovery menu. And i tried restoring nand backup but i got an error flashing boot image.
What's the next step
Try this. Remove BOTH external sd card and sim card. Boot to recovery, goto mounts/storage and format sdcard, back to recovery head menu, factory reset/wipe, format cache/format dalvik cache then remove battery, boot to doenload and flash rom agin with odin
Oh, and dont forget to disable ALL lagfixes BEFORE odin flash.
i had the same problem yesterday, what i did is i flashed through odin some 2.2 froyo (3 files) with repartition and the problem was solved; the rom was pre rooted JP3 ; hope it helps you
grzana1234567 said:
i had the same problem yesterday, what i did is i flashed through odin some 2.2 froyo (3 files) with repartition and the problem was solved; the rom was pre rooted JP3 ; hope it helps you
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Please can you link me to it, i can't find 3 files rom.
Got it back to it's original state....would like to update to 4.1.1 of someone call tell me the correct files to use?
Thanks
Hi, I did a search but wasn't able to find an answer...
This is what was running on my phone:
AT&T Samsung Captivate SGH-1897 Rooted
Android V/ 4.0.4
Baseband V/ I9000UGKG3
Kernel V 3.0.8-g2311908/[email protected] #1
Cyanogenmod V/9-20120819-nightly-captivatemid
I placed these three zip files on to the phone:
cm-10-20121118-NIGHTLY-captivatemtd.zip
gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
kernel_V10_4_2_15.zip
I use recovery cwm 6.0.1.2 and did a backup
I then use it to install "kernel_V10_4_2_15.zip" it FAILED so I then used recovery to install "cm-10-20121118-NIGHTLY-captivatemtd.zip" it FAILED
So, I use recovery to put the backup on...and it show cyanogen (mod) 9 FLASHING and would NOT boot.
I went back to recovery....did advanced restore and restored BOOT SUCCESSFUL
then I restored SYSTEM SUCCESS
then I did reboot
the cyanogen (mod) 9 FLASHING and will not go any further.
I was trying to update the phone to 4.1.1 and now have NOTHING...
Can anyone help and tell me what I have to do. I can still get into recovery cwm 6.0.1.2
Thanks will be watching for some help...:crying::fingers-crossed:
MORE INFORMATION:
I went back into recover (after it would not boot the first time) and cleared the cache
this is the error report I received:
checking for extendedcommand
file not found
Wiping cache
formatting cache
mtd not erasing bad block @ 0x0x00100000
I can't partition unsafe device /dev/block/mmcblkopi
I can't format volume unknown, volume external_sd
I can't partition unsafe device /dev/block/mmcblk1p1
failed to mound /dev/block/mmcb1k0p2
invailid argument
Have you tried getting in DL mode and flashing stock KK4?
I think that's your easiest/fastest solution.
From there, flash corn kernel to get root and flash the ROM you want as per their instructions.
Stuck on the AT&T screen
BWolf56 said:
Have you tried getting in DL mode and flashing stock KK4?
I think that's your easiest/fastest solution.
From there, flash corn kernel to get root and flash the ROM you want as per their instructions.
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Thanks...I flashed the KK4 and the corn kernel and I am STUCK on the AT&T screen. I can still get into download mode but no longer can I get CWM recovery...
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Donna aka gramme
I put the phone in DL mode and used:
i897uckk4 Odin One Click CONTAINS Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe.exe
I am now at stock....how can I get to 4.1.1? Any help here? Do I just put on the Cyanogenmon10 or do I have to do something else. I am very confused now...not rooted either
Thanks
gramme66 said:
Thanks...I flashed the KK4 and the corn kernel and I am STUCK on the AT&T screen. I can still get into download mode but no longer can I get CWM recovery...
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Donna aka gramme
I put the phone in DL mode and used:
i897uckk4 Odin One Click CONTAINS Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe.exe
I am now at stock....how can I get to 4.1.1? Any help here? Do I just put on the Cyanogenmon10 or do I have to do something else. I am very confused now...not rooted either
Thanks
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What button combo are you using to get in recovery?
Also, I would suggest to re-download Corn kernel and re-flash it.
gramme66 said:
Thanks...I flashed the KK4 and the corn kernel and I am STUCK on the AT&T screen. I can still get into download mode but no longer can I get CWM recovery...
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Donna aka gramme
I put the phone in DL mode and used:
i897uckk4 Odin One Click CONTAINS Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe.exe
I am now at stock....how can I get to 4.1.1? Any help here? Do I just put on the Cyanogenmon10 or do I have to do something else. I am very confused now...not rooted either
Thanks
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Now after getting back to GB 2.3.5 and I am rooted...I am NOT able to update to ICS 4.0.4 where I was...when I use the CWM recovery to flash the zip it says signature failed....Is there something that will flash a zip file via download mode?
Thans
ka
gramme66 said:
Now after getting back to GB 2.3.5 and I am rooted...I am NOT able to update to ICS 4.0.4 where I was...when I use the CWM recovery to flash the zip it says signature failed....Is there something that will flash a zip file via download mode?
Thans
ka
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You're simply not rooted. go in recovery and make sure root is enabled (assuming you flashed corn kernel that is).
Was Rooted...all is fine now...
BWolf56 said:
You're simply not rooted. go in recovery and make sure root is enabled (assuming you flashed corn kernel that is).
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Thanks for your response...I finally figured it all out!!!!!!!!!! My CWM was stock which is 3e recovery and requires signature verification....I had NOT use the corn kernel but flash some zip file that roots...don't remember the name. I then realized that it probably did NOT install CWM a newer version so I put the corn kernel on that would put on CWM that would work...Once I had the proper recovery on I was able to put my 4.0.4 back on and CMod9. Then nothing worked properly everything not working like Gmail Media something so I put on gapps the latest that didn't help. I put my TB on that didn't work well 5 failed....google mail would still not work and the something media kept giving a bad message...
I went into recovery and put on a recovery back up I had done 2 days ago and ALL is now WORKING great...
I still want to update to 4.1.1 Jelly Bean but the files I have don't work so I need to look around for a different ROM and ideas would help.
Thanks again for your time...
Donna aka gramme
I recommend this Rom by the Collective... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31145604
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium
4-2ndtwin said:
I recommend this Rom by the Collective... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31145604
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium
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