Dear valued Android and Samsung experts,
it is my first post in this forum. I waited until the flashable ROM etc. was released, so today I tried humbertOS' CM9 (RC0) from 02.02.2012. It is only my second time doing this, after initially upgrading von Android 2.0 or so to 2.3.3.
My Device Info (after wiping, while stuck now)
European SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB (GT-P1000)
Android 2.3.3
Current baseband version: P1000XXJPZ
Current kernel version: [email protected]#2
Build No : GINGERBREAD.XXJQ1
Rooted with Super One Click (Maybe. Can't remember anymore, but it is rooted.)
Installed ROM Manager Pro.
Backed up with TitaniumBackup (Premium I think) to my Dropbox (via Wifi). I hope that is correct this way.
I get the following error:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E: Signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
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What did I try to solve the issue?
I redownloaded the ROM.zip, but it didn't help. As there are no md5 hashes available (why?) for the online files, I couldn't compare if there is a problem on my download side. But I used Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 9 and jDownloader now, they can't all be faulty. Of course I re-wiped the cache every time after I had to start the phone or transfer the files!
I read 3+ threads that I found via search, but there was no solution. By the way I was unable to find this forum (Samsung Galaxy Tab) in the forum scroll-down list? Am I blind? I triple-checked! ... In one of the threads I read there I should go go back to the stock version (2.1 or so), is that true? How do I force my Tab to do so?
Now what I think could be the problem source is that I'm wondering why the path /sdcard is showing all the other folders and stuff and why before I put the files on the flash partition of the Galaxy Tab it didn't initially show up! What I try to say is: It seems to me the bootloader accesses NOT the SD-card, but the Tab's flash (all while calling it /sdcard), how can that be!
My SD card is basically empty asides of the ROM, kernel and GApps, but (how) can it even happen that the bootloader choses the internal flash over the SD card?
The last time (2.1 to 2.33) I upgraded I used Odin. This time this is not an option? I only follow the procedure you outlined and ask no questions. I mean in the other thread I read "you will need to flash via odin first because stock rom of gtp1000 have limited options in the recovery mode." (source) - well why is this then not mentioned in this thread or on humberos website? As said, I just followed the directions, thus avoided Odin this time!
And here I read a lot about "Clockwork Recovery", do I really need it? *confused* I mean I already own and payed for ROM Manager and Titanium Backup, should be fine right? I mean it is almost absurd how much I read about it...I can assure you I bought the above tools because back then those were the ones in the talk!
I also heard about "disabling of signature verification", but as it involves a lot of steps, is it really necessary?
I also read about "3e Recovery" but what is that? I would be happy if everyone could stop throwing around with abbreviations that yield no helpful Google results and instead write out and describe what tool or method they use exactly. For the above example my open question is obviously if this recovery method also applies to me with a different brand (Samsung) and model (Galaxy Tab "classic") compared to where I found this method....
Finally do I need to / should I replace my bootloader / recovery menu with another one maybe? ... In conclusion I hope you see I did my research, but there are so many ways to get a solution, so right now I simply need a hint from more experienced pro's about in which direction I have to go!
Thank you for your help in advance!
ClockworkMod Recovery
Ok, I noticed now my mistake probably is that I was missing an installed "ClockworkMod Recovery".
But: When I try to install CWM from within the ROM Manager (v.5.0.0.6, Premium) it only displays a choice of two models - "Samsung Epic4G" and "Samsung GalaxyS i9000" - in the list and not my model (Galaxy Tab EU) or any other model! What is going on there, why does ROM Manager Premium not display an array of other devices?
And is there any alternative way to download and install CWM on my Tab?
PS: The "Euro bootstrap recovery" app mentioned in other threads is not available anymore in the market either.
PPS: I also found this directory full of clockwork builds: http*//download.clockworkmod*com/recoveries/, which one of those would be right for the GT-P1000? The "recovery-clockwork-tab.img" & "*.zip" from 04-Jun-2011 17:37?
The commonly known method is to restock according to Overcome 4.1 rom thread
Then install overcome kernel.
That gives you cwm recovery and it also converts your filesystem to ext4.
Then flash the cm9.
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Thanks priyana
Thanks priyana, that hint really made it for me!
Successfully made it through!
Now only the GApps don't show up even though I installed them.
Will browse the forum here and Google for solutions...
reset to factory default and re-install gapps once more?
seems to happen now and then to some flashes
Hey priyana, I didn't update the thread, yes I'm done with that already!
A question though: Is it normal that the internal + external storage show "as one" drive or is the SD card actually not mounting on my Windows laptop? (I assume.)
The problem is, even though I activated UMS with the toggle, I can only put the data on the "12,8 GB" drive, from which I also installed GApps.
But it seems I can't install *.apk files from this location and I also have difficulties restoring my Titanium backup files from there (I put them in the TB subfolder).
So far my progress. I only want my backup back and mount my SD card, then I'm done.
can't help you there yet. I am not yet on ICS
But in slimdizzy's latest built he confirms that both cards visible from windows.
remember one is on /sdcard (internal) and the other is /mnt/emmc (external) because that is CM standard.
One of these days I will follow you guys into ICS.
Tried once earlier before the wifi speed was fixed and didn't like it.
I mean looking from the Windows / PC perspective.
There, I have neither of those paths. I hope that is not unusual.
Another point maybe: As I can't use Kies now, how to manage music? I succeeded in putting videos into the "video" folder, but the same doesn't work for music files (in "Music" as *.mp3 files). Probably I'm lacking the basics (I self-teach them to myself ), so a link to a tutorial about all this is more than welcome. But as said, asides from restoring my backup (I'm still looking for a solution...) and the music issue, all is fine. I even managed to install the apps from within the internal storage with the pre-installed file-manager.
Dont know much about the kies and music.
For TB, there is a setting in there for backup folder.
Have you explore the options?
I can put my my backups anywhere and point TB to it and restore.
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Actually, now after another restart it did recognize both the music and the missing TB backup files! I'm really a bit sloppy. Now I'm actually restoring successfully.
Now I will only try to find how to remove a few apps (not selected for restore!) from the backup (job). Apps that I actually don't ever want to see on my tablet again.
I'm sure I'll be able to find out myself...
same problem
priyana said:
The commonly known method is to restock according to Overcome 4.1 rom thread
Then install overcome kernel.
That gives you cwm recovery and it also converts your filesystem to ext4.
Then flash the cm9.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App
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please help .... im new to this but having the same problem .n i didnt understand what is overcome n how will it solve this issue..please reply
I have replied the same way many times in this forum too
Here goes again:
Overcome ROM is a GB 2.3.6 custom ROM based on Samsung ROM.
We use it a lot because:
1) it has very clear step by step fool proof way to "re-stock" your TAB in a good clean stock condition, upon which you can then install most ROM
2) its kernel, Overcome Kernel 4.0 comes in ODIN flashable and gives you a CWM Recovery 5.x, which is needed to flash other ROMs
3) When flashed, the kernel performs conversion(and support) of RFS filesystem to EXT4 which is better and faster filesystem. This is sometimes desirable.
Go to overcome site
http://www.teamovercome.net/p1000/
Read the guide,
Missing pictures can be seen here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20974872
Follow the picture step by step.
But please read it many times until you get what it is saying.
Basically to restock:
Download GB-stock-safe-v5.zip, unzip it and and flash with ODIN according to the guide.
Stop there and you will have Gingerbread JQ1
Next step if you want, just continue following the guide.
Basically flash Overcome Kernel tar using ODIN, and it will reboot and converts your filesystem (you hear female robotic voice).
At the end of it, you get CWM recovery (access it while off : press volume-up and power button)
From CWM recovery you can flash any custom ROM you want.
You will find most of them ask you to flash from CWM.
Hello just a simple question about format data in twrp, i can't find a real answer on google, if i format data to get rid of encryption (not only factory reset) will my os still be there or i'll have to flash a rom to get my device booting as usual?
That means if i format data can i reboot my phone right after normally? I know all my pics apps etc will be lost but os will still be there?
I suggest u upgrade twrp to 3.1.0.1 and you will not have to format data.
if you will saty on your twrp and format data your os will stay there, dont worry....
t.h.i said:
I suggest u upgrade twrp to 3.1.0.1 and you will not have to format data.
if you will saty on your twrp and format data your os will stay there, dont worry....
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So no need to format data if i want to install lineage for example? I'm already on latest twrp 3.1.0-1 . I ask this cause last time i tried to install lineage it ended up with a softbrick and had to install a fastboot rom and setting up my phone from scratch.
...also, take a look at the FAQ page of twrp website
here: https://twrp.me/FAQ/
from that list: this entry has the title "What should I wipe in TWRP?"
https://twrp.me/faq/whattowipe.html
advice: first do a backup in twrp; a full one chosing sysimage instead of system ...so if something goes wrong you can go back.
note: in the twrp faq page there is an entry related to the backup procedure.
Good read and tell us about your progress.
glogal said:
...also, take a look at the FAQ page of twrp website
here: https://twrp.me/FAQ/
from that list: this entry has the title "What should I wipe in TWRP?"
https://twrp.me/faq/whattowipe.html
advice: first do a backup in twrp; a full one chosing sysimage instead of system ...so if something goes wrong you can go back.
note: in the twrp faq page there is an entry related to the backup procedure.
Good read and tell us about your progress.
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Thx for the info i already read this, but i'm french and i couldn't find a real explanation between wipe and format and what was left on the system after each operation , even in french forum it wasn't clear!! Anyway i format data and installed last RR build running good so far!!
I am having issues with the installation of a Custom ROM on my Galaxy S Advance.
I have done it before, and it went smoothly. But later I reverted back to official one.
Now I am doing it again. But having a few problems with the CWM recovery (v6.0.2.8). I am having an old file which was probably uploaded by Shaaan.
The file name is "update.zip".
I tried downloading the new file from one of his new threads, but that download infected my laptop with a large number of viruses, malwares and adwares that were on the host site. So I am using the old file itself.
So the issue is, I used the "root.zip" file to root my phone and it was done successfully as the Root Checker app also verified the root.
Later, I booted using the CWM Recovery.
Did the Wipe Data/ Fatory Reset.
Did Wipe Cache Data.
Did Wipe Dalvic Cache.
Then I moved to Installation of ROM.
When I select the option, "CHOOSE ZIP FROM SDCARD", there comes an error saying...
"E: Can't Mount /sdcard/"
I browsed the internet and found a solution that said CHANGING THE FILE SYSTEM OF THE SDCARD. So I did that too. Tried with NTFS as well as FAT32, but nothing happened.
I even tried to install by placing the ROM files in Internal Memory since they are not even getting cleaned after Wipe Data operation. But that too resulted in negative.
This is happening every time. By now, I have installed the official firmware 4 times, so as to start the process afresh, but no luck.
The ROM files are also not corrupted, as I have used them earlier.
Here are the images of the issue I am encountering. (Please tell how to upload images, as all that I can see is an option to add URL and not an image, also an error like posting 10 posts)
EXPECTING A SOLUTION TO IT ASAP, as the Official Jellybean version has again started to lag too much.
Hi Guys!
I've just started customising the phone after receiving it Friday.
I've unlocked the bootloader and installed twrp.
But now when I try to install a rom, I get error 255 and the installation is terminated immediately.
I found two mentions of this error:
- Unmount partitions in twrp
- make a change to a text file inside the roms zip file before installing it
I unmounted all partitions except sd card, did not work.
I looked inside the textfile in the zip but could not find the line mentiond in the post I found (it was for a different phone)
So now I'm stuck.
I do have the phone running the stock rom again and it may even be rooted (installing magisk worked) but have to check after putting the backup back.
Any thoughts?
I have tried two versions of aospExtended and cosmic
Edit:
Maybe the stuff is still encrypted?
What twrp are you using?
Ah, maybe there is some sort of answer immediately, thanks for the quick reply.
I took it from this page from check yourscreen:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620777591
But now notice that ...9 is not the most recent.... I read 15 and 16 as 1.6
Will try again shortly.
Can I install the newer one through twrp or should I use fastboot?
EDIT: version 16 is working!
Thanks so much
Hello I have a razer phone 2 a long time ago I wanted to install a specific rom was the lineageOs but the problem is that I also install the recovery by removing the twrp, personally I like it better that is why I tried to change it again but I do not know what It could have passed the recovery if I change but the system is no longer there, I had seen that using the repair or change file system could help to repair the corrupt partitions but it tells me that there is nothing present and when trying to install any file it always gives an error.
A solution that I can think of is to install a backup copy but unfortunately I did not take any and I could not find one online that is why I ask for help to see if someone can provide me with a backup copy of the entire phone since that can possibly revive it.
Thank you
Go HERE: https://developer.razer.com/razer-phone-dev-tools/factory-images/ and download the appropriate image for your device. Follow all the directions for installing ADB/Fastboot drivers and flash the phone from your PC. You'll be up and running in no time. See the forums for installing root and TWRP using arter97-Rxx kernel and additionally look into Magisk V23 for root and customization.
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