FLASHING GUIDE<Team 3xtr3m3 | ICS333 ROM>NOTE : NOT ALL THESE STEPS ARE A MUST OR NEEDED TO BE DONE IN THIS PARTICULAR WAY, BUT IT IS BEST TO DO SO IN ORDER TO AVOID FURTHER PROBLEMS AND MAKE SURE THE FLASHING PROCESS IS AS CLEAN AS POSSIBLE.
>EVERYTHING WILL BE WIPED<
PAY ATTENTION AND TAKE YOUR TIME !
THIS ROM AUTOMATICALLY SAVES YOUR IMEI FOR RESTORING IN CASE YOU LOSE IT!
SOME MAY LOSE THEIR IMEI AFTER FLASHING ICS SO JUST USE THE GUIDE FOR
RESTORING IMEI AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE!
I DO NOT ANSWER TO QUESTIONS WHICH HAVE ALREADY BEEN ANSWERED IN THIS TUTORIAL OR IN THE LINKS THIS TUTORIAL PROVIDES !
THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO STEP BY STEP :
IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO FLASH ICS FROM GB TO MAKE THE FLASHING PROCESS AS CLEAN AS POSSIBLE AND TO AVOID POTENTIAL ISSUES!
1. Download the GB Flash KIT which includes the following (XXJW5 2.3.6 GB ROM, PIT file, CF-Root Kernel for Odin, Odin3-v1.85 and Samsung Driver) : http://d-h.st/4nP
NOTE : It would be best to have your phone fully charged before flashing
2. If you haven`t already installed the driver, install it from the GB Flash KIT.
> Plug your phone into the PC and format internal SD
NOTE : The steps below require the know-how of download mode and clockworkmod recovery (CWM) :
For putting the phone in download mode : Keep pressed volume down + home button + power button until it goes into download mode.
For accesing CWM : Keep pressed volume up + home button + power button until the phone reboots.As soon as you see the "Galaxy S" logo, release the buttons.Now you are in CWM.
3. Enter Download Mode, open Odin, check Re-Partition, press PIT button and browse for the PIT file, press PDA button and browse for the PDA file in the ROM folder, press PHONE button and browse for the PHONE file, press CSC button and browse for the CSC file and finally press START button.Wait till it`s finished and when the phone reboots disconnect from PC.
4. When the phone has booted into the ROM and you see the wizard screen just enter download mode again, plug your phone into the PC, open Odin, press PDA button and browse for the CF-Root kernel, press START button and wait for it to finish.After the phone reboots disconnect it from the PC, let it boot and when you`re in the ROM, set your phone to mass storage mode from settings>wireless & network>usb settings and plug your phone into the PC, copy the ICS333 ROM to your internal SD root location, assuming you have downloaded it from here : http://goo.gl/LuXvH and disconnect from PC.
5. Enter CWM, Wipe Data/Factory Reset, Wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvik Cache and flash the ROM.You will notice the phone will reboot immediately because it will switch kernels, from CF-Root to Semaphore, prior to flashing the actual ROM.As a result, it will boot loop or get stuck on Semaphore logo, so just force it into CWM using the 3 key combo (no need to take the battery out).Now flash the rom again and wait till it`s finished and > Reboot to system!.
IMPORTANT : After reboot, enter CWM, flash GAPPS provided here : http://goo.gl/LuXvH and reboot.That`s it.You`re done!.
NOTE : You may not succeed from the first try with the 3 key combo, it`s a matter of timing when releasing the buttons to enter CWM.Just make sure you release the buttons as soon as you see the Galaxy S logo.You will get passed the bootloop/Semaphore logo and enter CWM eventually!
If you still didn`t succeed, turn off phone and turn it on by using the 3 key combo to go directly into CWM.
IMPORTANT : You may encounter a Phone Encryption problem at first boot, so all you need to do is > enter CWM > flash the rom again > Reboot!
As a last resort, if every method above failed, try this :
1. Flash GB ROM
2. Flash CF-Root Kernel
3. Wipe Data/Factory Reset, Wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvik Cache
4. Flash this script : http://d-h.st/P2M
5. Flash Devil Kernel [choose any CFS_BLN_CMC version] : http://devil.haxer.org
6. Flash ICS333 ROM, don`t reboot yet
7. Flash the script again : http://d-h.st/P2M
8. Flash Devil Kernel again : http://devil.haxer.org
9. Flash GAPPS provided here : http://goo.gl/LuXvH
10. Reboot twice
>> Done!
If you are not satisfied with your modem`s performance or you end up with "Baseband Unknown", try a different one from here : http://goo.gl/R9q5l
Depending on the region you are in, modems can make a huge difference!
But usually 3G/Internet usage will discharge battery faster than Wi-Fi usage.
THERE IS NO "BEST MODEM" > you have to experiment yourselves with these modems!
You may experience soft reboots or slow downs/hangs if you mess with voltages, specific governor-scheduler combos or if you overclock.
If you are not satisfied with the stock launcher, in terms of speed and stability, I highly recommend using Nova Launcher instead, it performs better than Apex Launcher, as I`ve tested myself, it has great features and customizations and it compliments the rom, plus it looks like stock, preserving the ICS look : http://goo.gl/y479F
NOTE : For fully working H/W Decoding on video playing please use DicePlayer : http://goo.gl/4BHth
IMPORTANT : If you encounter "Low on Storage" issue just flash this via CWM and reboot! : http://d-h.st/94L
IMPORTANT : If you have problems with media storage (file detection/duplicates issues) this is what you have to do :
Go to System Settings > Apps > ALL tab > scroll down for Media Storage > Clear Data, Force Stop!
Reboot phone and give it some more time to scan for everything (especially if you have lots of multimedia files)!
Everything should be OK now.
Also, when an app FC`s, go to > Manage apps > find the app > Clear Data > Reboot!
IMPORTANT [Titanium Backup] : Before you make a backup do this : Open Titanium Backup > Tap Menu Button > Preferences > Scroll down to "Troubleshooting settings" > check "Follow all symbolic links".Done.
IMPORTANT [GPS] : Make sure you install FasterFix : http://goo.gl/660r6 > open it > choose a region/server according to your location > press GO.Now your GPS will work properly and get a lock faster.
> Tested iGO and it works just fine
NOTE [VIBER] : In order for Viber to fully work, use Root Explorer or Ghost Commander, go to > /system/build.prop > edit build.prop file > find the line "ro.product.model=GT-I9000" and replace "GT-I9000" with "Nexus S".Save and exit.Reboot!
HOW TO RESTORE IMEI [EFS Folder], IF NEEDED, USING Nitrality (free app) > http://goo.gl/9hxOB :
1. Install "Nitrality" from Google Play Store, open it, grant root acces.
2. Go to "Tools" > Restore /efs > Reboot!
3. Done!
NOTE : If for some reason Nitrality doesn`t do the job, restore your IMEI using the guides below.
HOW TO RESTORE IMEI [EFS Folder], IF NEEDED, USING Root Explorer (paid app) > http://goo.gl/xBqok :
First check if you`ve lost your IMEI : open Dialer, input *#06# and if the IMEI number starts with "049" then it means you lost your IMEI and you have to restore it.
1. After you flashed the ICS333 Rom, install Root Explorer.
2. Go to "/sdcard/backup", open "efs" folder, press "Menu" button > Multi-Select > Select All > Copy.
3. Go back to root "/", open "efs" folder and paste the contents here, when asked, check to replace all files.
4. Reboot
5. Done!
NOTE : It is important not to copy the EFS folder itself , when you want to restore IMEI, but the contents within the EFS folder, which will replace the contents of the EFS folder from the root "/EFS".
HOW TO RESTORE IMEI [EFS Folder], IF NEEDED, USING Ghost Commander File Manager (free app) > http://goo.gl/J0TF9 :
1. After you flashed the ICS333 Rom, install Ghost Commander File Manager.Open Ghost Commander File Manager > Menu button > Application > Settings > Scroll down to "Advanced" > Check "Show root and mounts", check "Automatic root mode" > Go back and hold the phone in landscape mode.Now you will have two panels (left panel next to the front camera and right panel next to the home button).
2. On the left panel, tap on "root mode", open "/efs" folder
3. On the right panel, tap on "root mode", go to "/mnt/sdcard/backup" (open folders by double tap), open "/efs" folder, select all files within the efs folder, one by one (one tap to select a file), tap on "5 copy", a windows will open saying "Copy # items to : root:/efs", which is the location you are in the left panel, tap on "OK" and all the files will be automatically overwritten.
4. Reboot
5. Done!
HOW TO EXPORT A LOG FILE (LOGCAT) FOR DEBUGGING via Android Terminal Emulator : http://goo.gl/oLRC0<by providing the logcat to the devs, you can REALLY help the debugging process when something goes wrong with the rom>
[Semaphore Kernel Users] :
1. Open Semaphore app > Kernel Features > check "Logger" > Reboot!
2. Install Android Terminal Emulator : http://goo.gl/oLRC0
3. Let the phone run for 3/4 hours > open Android Terminal Emulator > type "su" (without quotes), tap on return (enter) key, grant root if asked, now type "logcat>/sdcard/logcat.txt" (without quotes), tap on return (enter) key.
4. Now you have created a text file with the logcat.Done!
[USERS WITH ANOTHER KERNEL] :
1. If the kernel you are using, comes with an app (like the Semaphore app), search for an option which allows you to enable the logger.If you don`t have any app, most probably you have to enable the logger via CWM, just acces CWM and search where you can enable the logger and reboot.
2. Let the phone run for 3/4 hours > install and open Android Terminal Emulator > type "su" (without quotes), tap on return (enter) key, grant root if asked, now type "logcat>/sdcard/logcat.txt" (without quotes), tap on return (enter) key.
3. Now you have created a text file with the logcat.Done!
If you followed every step in this tutorial it is highly unlikely to fail this, only if you can`t read English properly.
If you have questions/problems or you just want to chat about it, go here : http://webchat.freenode.net
Channel : ##ICS333
If you found this guide helpful just press “Thanks” . Keep the thread clean and use the IRC channel!
Good Luck!
Enjoy this wonderful ROM !
Hi mate I tried flashing using your guide but I am still stuck.
My phone keeps trying to boot after I wipe for the second time (after the bootloop from changing kernels, I already sorted that out)
After flashing the rom (properly after the bootloop due to kernel change) I wipe data/cache/dalvik. That happens fine but when I boot I get the gt-i9000 startup splash then the semaphore splash stays on for a while then the phone resets. It then loops the same thing.
I took the battery out and tried to enter recovery mode but the same happens again. Turning the phone on normally result n the same thing happening.
I haven't overclocked or anything like that.
However altering your method I have it working (I did however have the same problem as I mentioned above (the bootloop between the starting screen and the kernel screen) but that came after using the rom for a few hours leaving it in my pocket.
I got it working by:
1. download the files
2. formatted internal sd
3. flashed JW5 and let it load
4. flashed cf-root
5. put ICS333, kernel cleanup script, devil kernel that you suggested and GAPPS zip files on internal sd
6. turn phone off and then boot into recovery
7. wiped data/cache/dalvik
8. run the kernel cleanup zip
9. flash ICS333 and wait for bootloop
10. get into recovery
11. flash ICS333 zip again
12. when done flash GAPPS
13. when done reboot into recovery.
14. run kernel cleanup zip for second time
15. Install devil kernel
16. reboot system
Job done.
It is currently 00:22 in the UK so I'm going to bed. I'll leave my phone running through the night and I will see if I have the same issue as before.
yep.it seems semaphore 1.1.1 version is really causing problems for some people. thanks for your feedback so people with similar issues like yours can try flashing the rom like you did as an alternative.
I faced problem with 3 keys combo recovery mod, they are not working while downloading keys working, and recovery working from CWM manager,phone stucked in boot loop after installed new ICS333 Rom. do you have idea if I can install kernel first then not go into boot loop, thanks.
gazza1988 said:
Hi mate I tried flashing using your guide but I am still stuck.
My phone keeps trying to boot after I wipe for the second time (after the bootloop from changing kernels, I already sorted that out)
After flashing the rom (properly after the bootloop due to kernel change) I wipe data/cache/dalvik. That happens fine but when I boot I get the gt-i9000 startup splash then the semaphore splash stays on for a while then the phone resets. It then loops the same thing.
I took the battery out and tried to enter recovery mode but the same happens again. Turning the phone on normally result n the same thing happening.
I haven't overclocked or anything like that.
However altering your method I have it working (I did however have the same problem as I mentioned above (the bootloop between the starting screen and the kernel screen) but that came after using the rom for a few hours leaving it in my pocket.
I got it working by:
1. download the files
2. formatted internal sd
3. flashed JW5 and let it load
4. flashed cf-root
5. put ICS333, kernel cleanup script, devil kernel that you suggested and GAPPS zip files on internal sd
6. turn phone off and then boot into recovery
7. wiped data/cache/dalvik
8. run the kernel cleanup zip
9. flash ICS333 and wait for bootloop
10. get into recovery
11. flash ICS333 zip again
12. when done flash GAPPS
13. when done reboot into recovery.
14. run kernel cleanup zip for second time
15. Install devil kernel
16. reboot system
Job done.
It is currently 00:22 in the UK so I'm going to bed. I'll leave my phone running through the night and I will see if I have the same issue as before.
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I have the same problem, the device's bootloop & bootloop, someone help us please
chientn said:
I have the same problem, the device's bootloop & bootloop, someone help us please
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NOTE : You may not succeed from the first try with the 3 key combo, it`s a matter of timing when releasing the buttons to enter CWM.Just make sure you release the buttons as soon as you see the Galaxy S logo.You will get passed the bootloop and enter CWM eventually!
If you still didn`t succeed, turn off phone and turn it on by using the 3 key combo to go directly into CWM.
perfect guide
Consider using Midnight-Kernel for next release. No reboots and zero FC's here.
Gesendet von meinem GT-I9000 mit Tapatalk 2
salzheld said:
Consider using Midnight-Kernel for next release. No reboots and zero FC's here.
Gesendet von meinem GT-I9000 mit Tapatalk 2
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problems solved by reverting to semaphore 1.0.0s version.
sorry, wrong thread ;-)
psyqiq said:
NOTE : You may not succeed from the first try with the 3 key combo, it`s a matter of timing when releasing the buttons to enter CWM.Just make sure you release the buttons as soon as you see the Galaxy S logo.You will get passed the bootloop and enter CWM eventually!
If you still didn`t succeed, turn off phone and turn it on by using the 3 key combo to go directly into CWM.
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thank you but i cannot pass the booloop, after i enter CWM and re-install the ICS rom i get bootloop again, after that, i cannot access the CWM again....
chientn said:
thank you but i cannot pass the booloop, after i enter CWM and re-install the ICS rom i get bootloop again, after that, i cannot access the CWM again....
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flashing guide updated.
psyqiq said:
flashing guide updated.
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Thank you for the guide
Data Network not working
Hi i installed this ROM today and it really seems flawless. I really love that it's on the SGS.
My problem is that i have never had a problem getting my data network to work when i have installed e new ROM. I have deleted and rebooted and reinstalled the APN in the mobile network settings but it's still not working.
Could someone tell me what the problem is?
elvismercado said:
Hi i installed this ROM today and it really seems flawless. I really love that it's on the SGS.
My problem is that i have never had a problem getting my data network to work when i have installed e new ROM. I have deleted and rebooted and reinstalled the APN in the mobile network settings but it's still not working.
Could someone tell me what the problem is?
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do you have "Data enabled" checked in Mobile networks menu?
Should EFS be an EMPTY folder?
I noticed the EFS folder on this phone is empty, is that as it should be?
LazPL said:
I noticed the EFS folder on this phone is empty, is that as it should be?
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you have lost your IMEI. EFS Folder should contain some files where IMEI is stored.
Use the guide to restore your IMEI.
Cheers ~
I just installed this rom and till now 0 problems, everything it's OK
Kernel: Semaphore ICS 1.2.0s
Modem: JVU
Just as it was, without any change....now let see how it's the battery life.
Thanks for the guide worked 100%
psyqiq said:
HOW TO BACKUP IMEI [EFS Folder] using Root Explorer :
1. After you flashed the GB Rom and obtained root, install Root Explorer.
2. Enter Root Explorer, go to root "/", long press "efs" folder and copy it to "external_sd".
4. After you flashed the ICS Rom, install Root Explorer.
5. Go to root "/", search for "/emmc", open "efs" folder you saved, press "Menu" button > Multi-Select > Select All > Copy.
6. Go back to root "/", open "efs" folder and paste the contents here, when asked, check to overwrite for all files.
7. Reboot
8. Done!
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Is it really essential to to change anything in EFS folder unless any one face any problem related to IMEI no.
Till backup of EFS is fine but restoring EFS folder for no reason is not good thing
As i know efs folder contain very dedicated data.
If i am wrong just correct me..
Related
UPDATE - Flashback 10.3 (12/07/2011) - See Downloads (below)
STANDARD DISCLAIMER:
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. By running this firmware, you agree that there is the possibility that you may brick your device. You agree that only you are responsible and no one else is responsible for supporting you if that occurs.
Acknowledgments
Roebeet, Mrguy, Pershoot, Zebwen, Clemsyn and all the Adam and VEGA developers, for this excellent port. If you have contributed something I used let me know and I will add you here.
Pre-requisites
1. Setup and learn how to use nvflash. This is your backout in case something bad happens, so I would recommend you understand how to use this, in advance.
2. Have your device on a stock 1.2-based ROM / mod baseline. For example, build 4349 is the latest 1.2-based stock ROM, as of this writing.
NVFlash
-NVFlash rev5 by tlb1961 (Detailed Instructions for Windows and Linux included in download)
Installation for 1.2-based stock (also, see Changelog)
Options for Installing Flashback:
Option 1 (Update)
Download/Copy Flashback-10.X.zip to Internal SDCard (USB storage)
Shutdown and boot into ClockworkMod recovery.
1. Wipe cache partition
2. Advanced > Wipe Dalvik cache
3. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu) < Very Important Here [DO NOT REBOOT RECOVERY]
4. Install from SDCard
5. Choose zip from SDCard
6. Navigate to and choose Flashback-10.X.zip
7. Accept/Choose Flashback-10.X.zip
8. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu)
9. Reboot system
Option 2 (Clean)
Download/Copy Flashback-10.X.zip to Internal SDCard (USB storage)
Shutdown and boot into ClockworkMod recovery.
1. Wipe data/Factory reset
2. Wipe cache partition
3. Advanced > Wipe Dalvik cache
4. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu) < Very Important Here [DO NOT REBOOT RECOVERY]
5. Install from SDCard
6. Choose zip from SDCard
7. Navigate to and choose Flashback-10.X.zip
8. Accept/Choose Flashback-10.X.zip
9. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu)
10. Reboot system
Option 3 (Wipe & Format)
Download/Copy Flashback-10.X.zip to Internal SDCard (USB storage)
Shutdown and boot into ClockworkMod recovery.
1. Wipe data/Factory reset
2. Wipe cache partition
3. Advanced > Wipe Dalvik cache
4. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu) < Very Important Here [DO NOT REBOOT RECOVERY]
5. Moints and Storage:
> Format boot
> Format cache
> Format data
> Format system
> Format sdcard - OPTIONAL (FOR ADVANCED USE ONLY)
6. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu)
7. Install from SDCard
8. Choose zip from SDCard
9. Navigate to and choose Flashback-10.X-signed.zip
10. Accept/Choose Flashback-10.X-signed.zip
11. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu)
12. Reboot system
Disaster recovery - 'tlb1961' NVFlash (see above)
Flashback Team Members
HiTekRedneck
jazzruby
OtherGuy
rowwor
Sharpe351
TEK112
tlb1961
tlbardelljr
Downloads
Flashback 10.3 (updated 12/07/2011)
Download Link: http://dev-host.org/dn0au4ajdokt/Flashback-10.3-signed.zip
MD5: ce7898ecb48b0a0a9d0b0d45d99b9669
Pershoot's kernel 2632.48 11/24/2011 (included in Flashback 10.3)
Download Link: http://dev-host.org/ol6timuj4aw1/pershoots_2632.48_gb_newbl-112411-signed.zip
MD5: 6606eb179ff22d4738da0b62e14187bd
Clemsyn's kernel Honeycomb Trial 5
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?7s7c1anfv1pnfe3
Changelog
Flashback (see Post #2)
Pics
Changelog:
Flashback 10.3
Updated kernel/WiFi modules
Recommended install method for Flashback 10.3:
'Update' install for 10.2 > 10.3
'Clean' install for all others
Flashback 10.2
Files added:
GalleryNew3DGoogle
Files updated:
Browser (Homepage)
Superuser (3.0.7) - If doing an 'Update' install, you must 'Uninstall update' from Settings > Applications > All
framework-res (Wallpaper)
updater-script (corrected 1 line)
boot.img (new kernel)
Files removed:
TitaniumBackup (issues) - If doing an 'Update' install, you must 'Uninstall update' from Settings > Applications > All
StatusbarToggle (issues)
Wallpapers (app not stock)
[/system/data] folder (contains 3rd party appps and will provide as a separate download)
Recommended install method for Flashback 10.2:
'Clean' install, due to system apps, i.e. TitaniumBackup and Superuser
'Update' install, (for experienced users and from 10.1 only) - You must 'Uninstall update' for TitaniumBackup and Superuser from Settings > Applications > All
-JR-
loving it
The latest update is great! Still having a problem with the flashplayer causing crashes though..any recommendations other than the hacked apk that is available in the build?
Thanks JR,
This will always be the ROM running on my GTAB. You are a great asset to the gtab community!
tlbardelljr
This isn't a new problem (I've had it with all the Honeycomb ROMs I've used), but when I hold the power button and choose "Recovery", my G Tablet doesn't boot into recovery, it just reboots normally. I can only get into recovery by holding the volume up button while rebooting. Is this normal? It isn't really a big deal, but I thought I'd report it.
I'm running Flashback 10.3.
JazzRuby, Thank you so much for posting an update for the Gtab, any new ROM is a welcome, but more so for a HC!!!
So again Thanks!!
Just got the gtab from a friend. This ROM is amazing, but no working flash player, can't play anything. Any ideas?
Seanbest said:
Just got the gtab from a friend. This ROM is amazing, but no working flash player, can't play anything. Any ideas?
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Flash player DOES work (kind of). If you long press on the area where the flash "would be." And then press in the upper-left of the area, you can make the flash object full screen, where it WILL work!
which version?
miker2431 said:
Flash player DOES work (kind of). If you long press on the area where the flash "would be." And then press in the upper-left of the area, you can make the flash object full screen, where it WILL work!
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Are you using the hacked flash.apk?
Nope, just update or fresh download the newest version that shows up in the market and most browser pages with flash videos will play (you can hear them but prob not see them) then you kind of have to "guess" where that "full screen" button is on the video window, and if you hit it spot on, it should launch the flash video full screen. It's a *****, but it works. I'm going back and reloading some of the other HC roms to see which one I can live with for now.
Hey everyone!
Just put this on my gtab, and i have an issue. When i go to install an app, it causes a reboot from the splash screen, and when it comes back up, the wifi doesnt work(gives an error) until i restart the tablet.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
-Steve
mq1991 said:
Hey everyone!
Just put this on my gtab, and i have an issue. When i go to install an app, it causes a reboot from the splash screen, and when it comes back up, the wifi doesnt work(gives an error) until i restart the tablet.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
-Steve
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Hi Steve,
Can you be a little more specific, i.e. previous ROM, install method, what app, etc...
-JR-
timbck2 said:
This isn't a new problem (I've had it with all the Honeycomb ROMs I've used), but when I hold the power button and choose "Recovery", my G Tablet doesn't boot into recovery, it just reboots normally. I can only get into recovery by holding the volume up button while rebooting. Is this normal? It isn't really a big deal, but I thought I'd report it.
I'm running Flashback 10.3.
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This is a known issue with the Shutdown.apk (app), unfortunately no resolve at the moment, but will look into it further.
Thanks,
-JR-
Thanks for the quick repsonse!
Alright, well a bit of a rollercoaster here..
I went through and followed this guide to get my tablet up to 4349.
This one
Then, I attempted to install CWM .8 to manage roms and such.
That did not work, it soft bricked the device, so i went and NVFlashed it back, and went through the process of getting it back to 4349.
I then used the included recovery (v3?) to install Flashback.
Any tips on getting CWM to go on along with 4349?
EDIT: So far its happened with every app, it downloads fine. When it switches to "installing..." the tablet goes to the Flashback splashscreen.
mq1991 said:
Thanks for the quick repsonse!
Alright, well a bit of a rollercoaster here..
I went through and followed this guide to get my tablet up to 4349.
This one
Then, I attempted to install CWM .8 to manage roms and such.
That did not work, it soft bricked the device, so i went and NVFlashed it back, and went through the process of getting it back to 4349.
I then used the included recovery (v3?) to install Flashback.
Any tips on getting CWM to go on along with 4349?
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OK, I think I follow you, your currently running Flashback 10.3, correct?
If so, you can flash/install ClockworkMod 3.0.2.8 rev5 internally.
FB 10.3 includes the recovery binaries for Stock and ClockworkMod, you just need to flash/install via terminal.
Open/Run Terminal Emulator and type the following:
$ su - become Superuser
# cwmrecovery.sh - will flash/install ClockworkMod 3.0.2.8
# fixrecovery.sh - will flash/install Stock recovery
Terminal Emulator: https://market.android.com/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
Thanks! I will try that out and post back!
Haha yeah I was, Im just gonna start from the beginning to try and iron out any problems I may have caused.
Also, the kernel in the first post, will that help improve stability? Or is it simply the overclock?
Thanks for your help!
mq1991 said:
Thanks! I will try that out and post back!
Haha yeah I was, Im just gonna start from the beginning to try and iron out any problems I may have caused.
Also, the kernel in the first post, will that help improve stability? Or is it simply the overclock?
Thanks for your help!
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First of all, make sure you're on 1.2 bootloader; if you've already NVFlashed 4349 then you are.
Second, download and flash/install this ClockworkMod:
http://dev-host.org/g4e68tsmgdlp/gTab.cwm.3028.1.2.zip
If you already got ClockworkMod 3.0.2.8 rev5 then skip the above, if not, and you have Stock recovery, then rename to update.zip and flash.
Third, use the 'Clean' install method in the OP.
Flashback 10.3 already has pershoot's kernel baked in, the 2 kernel pkgs in the OP are to allow trying/testing between the two.
-JR-
Could you point me in the direction of finding that version of NVFlash? Im using one that goes to a very old version of TnT and then i need to wait for an OTA update.
Ive searched on the forum but havent turned up much.
That makes more sense. Thanks for all your help. I dont want to come across as a noob, but for some reason this tablet has been giving me the most trouble of all getting this stuff right. haha
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*facepalm* All I had to do was reinstall Flashback.
Thanks so much for your help! It no longer restarts when I install apps.
So i think the problem was down to that I didnt use CWM to install it, after I used NVFLASH v5 it installed that new version of CWM you mentioned. I then did a CLEAN install of Flashback and so far so good! I hope this can help someone else out as well.
Looking good JR. Keep up the great work!
Is anyone else missing the \system\ data\ folder where the hacked adobe flash apk
I'm coming from flashback 10.1 upgrade install, wiped cache and dalvik cache
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium
This guide shows you how to root and install a ROM.
I am NOT responsible for bricked devices or dead sd cards etc.
Hi,
Today i'm going to show you how to root and update your Galaxy S.
In this guide we flash custom kernel and rom.
But first, remember the drivers http://www.filefactory.com/file/3nhyqmo40111/n/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.zip
Now the rooting part.
1.Download Semaphore kernel http://semaphore.gr/downloads Choose the first one. (Semaphore_2.7.4.tar)
2. It may look like a zip file but it is not. So do not extract the tar file.
3. Open Odin (if you don't have it download it from http://ul.to/o2xcp01n )
4. Switch off the phone and wait for vibration. When it vibrates it is completely off
5. Make sure you have drivers.
6. Put your phone to download download mode. To do that press vol down + home + power.
7. Now your phone should be in download mode. Plug it to computer (make sure odin is still open)
8. Click PDA tab and choose Semaphore_2.7.4.tar.
9. Click start
10. Wait
11. Wait more and then there should read Success! in odin
12. Now you can disconnect the phone.
13. Finish!
Now we are ready to install a custom ROM!
First you need to download a ROM. I recommend Cyanogenmod because it is popular, it has many features and it is stable. Here's the link http://download.cyanogenmod.org/get/jenkins/49867/cm-10.2.0-galaxysmtd.zip
1. Download the ROM.
2. Put it to your phone's internal sd-card
3. Download gapps http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip
4. Put it to your phone's sd-card
5. Reboot to recovery (vol up + home + power)
6. Wipe data/factory reset
7. Wipe cache
8. Advanced > wipe dalvik cache
9. Install zip from sd-card
10. Choose zip from sd-card
11. Select cm-10.2.0-galaxysmtd.zip
12. Confirm
13. Wait
14. Wait more
15. Wait even more
16. Go back
17. Don't reboot
18. Install zip from sd-card
19. Choose zip from sd-card
20. Choose gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip
21. Confirm
22. Wait
23. Reboot
Now it's ready! You made it! You rooted and updated your phone. Be proud!
This is not correct guide.
Why?
monkeywithbanana said:
This guide shows you how to root and install a ROM.
I am NOT responsible for bricked devices or dead sd cards etc.
Hi,
Today i'm going to show you how to root and update your Galaxy S.
In this guide we flash custom kernel and rom.
First you need to be sure that you have 2.3.6 XXJW4.
You can check it by going to settings > about phone > and there's baseband version.
If you have JW4 you can skip to rooting part.
If you don't have JW4, you need to flash it.
Installing JW4
1. You need the drivers. For 32 bit(x86) Windows http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-USB-Driver-for-Windows-x86.shtml and for 64 bit(x64) Windows
http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-USB-Driver-for-Windows-x64.shtml
2.Download the firmware http://www.hotfile.com/dl/150483619/708026d/I9000XXJW4_I9000OXAJW4_XEU.zip.html
3. Then you need extract the downloaded file I9000XXJW4_I9000OXAJW4_XEU.zip (from step 2) to any folder, you will get these 2 files:
JW4_JW4_JW4.tar
SS_DL.dll (ignore this file)
4. Download Odin which we will be using to flash XXJW4 on the phone. http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?06v1nznuk3ng7gw
5. Disconnect your phone if it’s connected to PC. Then switch it off. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
6. Boot into recovery. To do this, press and hold the Volume_UP + Home + Power till the screen turns on, then let them go. You will boot into recovery soon enough.
7. Then, use the volume keys to navigate and the home/power key to select options, select wipe data/factory reset, then select Yes on next screen to confirm. After the data wipe is complete, remove and re-insert the battery, but don’t power it back on.
8. Put the Galaxy S in Download Mode. To do that press and hold these keys together: Volume down + Home + Power until a screen saying Download Mode comes up.
9. Open Odin (downloaded in step 4) — Odin3 v1.7.exe.
10. Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added!!” under Odin’s message box in the bottom left. If you don’t get this message, then probably there is a problem with drivers. Make sure you’ve proper drivers installed.
11. Now, in Odin, click the PDA Tab, and select the file JW4_JW4_JW4.tar
12. Important! Do not touch any other button or make any other changes in Odin except selecting the required file as given in step 11.
13. Now, hit the START button to begin the flashing process. When it finishes, your phone will automatically reboot, upon which you can unplug the cable. Plus, you’ll get a PASS (with green background) message in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin.
IMPORTANT Note: If ODIN gets stuck at some stage and doesn’t seem to be doing anything, do this — disconnect the phone from the PC, close ODIN, remove battery, re-insert it, turn phone on in Download mode again, and do the procedure again from Step 9. Same if you get a FAIL message in Odin.
14. Finish!
Now the rooting part.
1.Download CF-Root http://download.chainfire.eu/155/CF-Root/SGS/CF-Root-XX_OXA_JW4-v4.4-CWM3RFS.zip
2. Unzip the file and you get a tar file. It may look like a zip file but it is not. So do not extract the tar file.
3. Open Odin (if you don't have it download it from section 4 in installing part)
4. Switch off the phone and wait for vibration. When it vibrates it is completely off
5. Make sure you have drivers (JW4 installing section 1)
6. Put your phone to download download mode. To do that press vol down + home + power.
7. Now your phone should be in download mode. Plug it to computer (make sure odin is still open)
8. Click PDA tab and choose CF-Root-XX_OXA_JW4-v4.4-CWM3RFS.tar.
9. Click start
10. Wait
11. Wait more and then there should read Success! in odin
12. Now you can disconnect the phone.
13. Finish!
Now we are ready to install a custom ROM!
First you need to download a ROM. I recommend Cyanogenmod because it is popular, it has many features and it is stable. Here is link http://get.cm/get/3qH
1. Download the ROM.
2. Put it to your phone's internal sd-card
3. Download gapps http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
4. Put it to your phone's sd-card
5. Reboot to recovery (vol up + home + power)
6. Wipe data/factory reset
7. Wipe cache
8. Advanced > wipe dalvik cache
9. Install zip from sd-card
10. Choose zip from sd-card
11. Select cm-9.0.0-galaxysmtd.zip
12. Confirm
13. Wait
14. Wait more
15. Wait even more
16. Go back
17. Don't reboot
18. Install zip from sd-card
19. Choose zip from sd-card
20. Choose gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
21. Confirm
22. Wait
23. Reboot
Now it's ready! You made it! You rooted and updated your phone. Be proud!
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here are the reason:
1. While installing jw4 in step 6 you have ask to boot in recovery and recovery only available when you have flashed a kernel which supports it.
2. If i already have recovery them why i should flash jw4 again and then again root it and flash the ics.
3. You have asked to put rom in internal sdcard and gapps in sdacrd... they should both be in same card else a new user might get confuse.
4. You haven't mention if user ends in bootloop what should he do?
I think this guide is just fine , go make your one if there's a problem^. Good job OP.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
I meant to write internal sd card for gapps and my sgs had stock recovery without root.
Have you ever heard about android stock recovery 3e?
And i forgot to write what to do if bootloop And fortunately nobody asked what to do if bootloop and if someone asks, i'll reply and explain what to do.
monkeywithbanana said:
I meant to write internal sd card for gapps and my sgs had stock recovery without root
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Is it... i haven't heard like this ever.
bakcup /efs
I didn't acutally read the whole thing so I don't know wether it's corret or not, but I think you should definitly advise the user to backup the /efs folder to prevent issues with IMEI/baseband.
(searched your guide for /efs and didn't find it anywhere)
Greets.
AlwaysDroid said:
I think this guide is just fine , go make your one if there's a problem^. Good job OP.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
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I can create my own guide however did not want to have one more thread on the thing which is already there a lots of time rather than I will spread the already present guides.
boot loop
Hi,
I followed the entire guide and after getting and "Encryption Unsuccessful" -> Reset to Factory, I got a boot loop.
Any ideas on how I could fix this?
Thanks for the guide
Nash
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UPDATE: Fixed the boot loop but still don't know why it happened. Can you shed a light? Still on 2.3
Thanks!
Nash
Were you flashing the Rom or gapps before getting the encryption error? It's possible that the zip files are corrupted or they have some errors. Try to redownload the files.
Thanks for your reply, but i want to know if that works with my phones stock rom
CF-Root is is available for almost every Samsung SGS stock rom(maybe for every stock rom) so you just need to tell me your baseband and i'll give instructions to do that for your ROM.
What if I still have Froyo installed? Where can I find instructions to upgrade to Gingerbread?
See the ''installing JW4'' section
monkeywithbanana said:
And i forgot to write what to do if bootloop And fortunately nobody asked what to do if bootloop and if someone asks, i'll reply and explain what to do.
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I have this exact problem...I have followed the instructions to the T, Now my phone is just "bootlooping". Please can you tell me what to do?
Thanks in advance
Factory reset and try flashing again.
Uhh why don't you just suggest an odin flash of Darky's rom, then a CWM flash of CM9 then CM10. That would be a lot quicker and easier to read and explain.
it's a good guide, thanks
Figured There are people who just got i9001 and don't understand the sometimes weird instructions on the net or even on this forum for flashing,repairing bricks,renewing ROMs,fixing parts on your ROM ,etc.
I was one of them.Didn't get anything. Now i'll show you:
A:Flashing-what is Odin,CWMR,TWRP,FeaMod,etc?
these are all tools that will help you get programs,firmware(ROMs),and other stuff on your phone which is called "flashing" not like "flashing" as in formatting.each is used differently and has different purposes:
A-1din Multidownloader
for the i9001,you should get the Odin Multidownloader 4.43 with a file in the size of a kilobyte. this 1 kilobyte file has information on how to set partition sizes for the i9001 and is very important.this file is named AriesVE.ops which always comes in a .zip style.Download :http://www.multiupload.com/Q7WWHMVK3M.
AriesVE is the "Developer" name for the i9001.
using Odin is very easypen Odin,there is a button that says "OPS" and above it says "select OPS" .press the button and find the AriesVE.ops you downloaded and unzipped,select it.Then turn your phone OFF,press PowerButton+VolumeDown+HomeButton TOGETHER until you boot in a page with a green android bot and a note under it saying "Downloading... Please do not turn off Target!!!" . this is the Download mode.plug your phone into your PC, wait for updates to download and apply, and if they give errors and especially errors for not finding the "odin" windows update,try another USB port.wait until a COM Port is turned yellow with a COM and a series of numbers following.that means your phone is connected.there is a "One Package" button in the bottom of the Odin Window,that's for flashing a single .tar.md5 file which contains important ROM parts or even is a complete ROM itself.for repairing different parts of a ROM,find the fixes for each part,download the .smd or .tar or .tar.md5 files,then select them in odin under these buttons(Odin buttons on the left):
bootloaders(.tar)==>BOOT
MODEM files(.smd)==>PHONE
carrier customization files(.smd)==>CSC
Android Operating System Components(.smd)==>PDA
different parts in a ROM which is not completely zipped can be flashed using these parts as well.
Parts in a Rom:
BOOT - The bootloader that initializes the phone and loads Android. This part is the most critical, if a faulty bootloader is written to your phone, it will be bricked.
PDA - The Android operating system including the Linux kernel, libraries, frameworks and system apps.
MODEM/PHONE - This part holds a firmware driver for one of the most important hardware part of your phone, the GSM radio transmitter.
CSC - Carrier Customization, contains regional settings for by your carrier like keyboard localisations or internet APN settings. In rare cases flashing a ROM from a different region like Asia will not have the settings you need and you will have to manually enter your APN configuration.
after you have chosen your file(s), press the Start button.flashing a ROM will take about 5-10 or even 15 minutes.So be Patient when using Odin.Flashing other stuff might take max. 4-5 minutes.
Sometimes Flashing can cause into going into a BootLoop.BootLoop is when your device boots and then boots again or is stuck on some level booting operation. read this thread and you find the way to fix it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660596
A-2:CWMR(ClockWorkModRecovery)
The BEST Recovery and Flashing Tool Yet,Flash right from your device!
first i need to tell you what Recovery Mode IS:
A-2-1:Recovery Mode:
Recovery mode is used to install system updates in form of update.zip files (such as the one for rooting your phone), performing a factory reset and wiping the cache. Once you replace the stock recovery with a more advanced recovery, you will also be able to install custom ROMs, make backups and much more.
"Android out of the box" icon indicating successfully booted recovery mode
To enter recovery mode, turn off the phone, connect the USB cable, and then hold down Volume Up + Power.
If done properly, the phone will show the SAMSUNG and Galaxy S Plus screens and then end up at the "Android out of the box screen". Now press Menu to enter recovery mode.
The options for actually performing recovery when something is wrong with your phone are very limited with the stock recovery that comes preinstalled on your phone. However, you have the option to replace it with a much better, fully-featured recovery called "ClockworkMod Recovery" (CWM).
Getting into recovery mode can be a bit fiddly and you might need several tries. Connecting the USB cable makes it a lot easier. CWM recovery does not have this problem and boots reliably. If you are still having problems getting into recovery mode, download Easy Reboot Recovery.zip, unpack and run RebootRecovery.bat while your phone is connected with the USB cable. The phone will reboot into recovery mode.
Navigation in recovery mode is done using the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to scroll up and down in lists and the Home button for choosing an item. Sometimes a simple push of the Home button is interpreted as two pushes so be careful.
Recovery mode is a separate partition on your device (#13) that holds its own minimal Android system with a kernel and a small set of tools.
A-2-2:How to Install CWM Recovery instead of the stock:
download the http://www.mediafire.com/?6qtveztq9997b6n and put it on your sdcard.turn your phone off and boot into recovery.then "install zip from sdcard">"choose zip from sdcard">find th CWM Recovery.zip file and select it>navigate through the various "No"s>press "Yes">wait for it to install>reboot recovery>You're in CWMR.Congrats!
I Prefer the CWM Recovery.
A-3:TeamWinRecoveryProject(TWRP):
The TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) is an advanced recovery with a graphical user interface that is navigated using the touchscreen. It offers all the functionality of CWM Recovery and additionally also allows for compressed backups (saves up to 50% space), has a graphical file manager, battery percentage indicator and clock, install queues for installing several zips at once, mounting of SD cards on your PC via USB in recovery and more. download from http://www.mediafire.com/?6nb6clnwn9w1247 and install exactly like CWMR.
B:CyanogenMod
CyanogenMod,is a Custom ROM which is the IceCreamSandwich Firmware for the Abondoned GalaxyS Plus.after ICS came out for multiple devices, the i9001 users were disappointed when there was only a value pack Gingerbread 2.3.6 coming for the i9001. CyanogenMod Developers Ported ICS to the Device(arco68) which came to have a LOT of support and feedback by the users.Multiple fixes have been made and a lot of stuff has changed like bugs.a lot of 'em have been fixed.
B-1:CyanogenMod7:
CyanogenMod 7.2 (based on Android 2.3 / Gingerbread) is being ported to i9001 by YardE, skywalker01 and mazen912.
In the latest CM7 build all phone components work except for FM Radio and WiFi tethering.
The latest CM7 build is:
CM 7.2 fixed2.1 by mazen912 (June 6th, 2012).
Install the zip using arco's CWM recovery by doing wipe data/factory reset and then install zip from sdcard.
After that install the gapps.zip from recovery to have the Google apps.
B-2:CyanogenMod9:
CyanogenMod 9 (based on Android 4 / Ice Cream Sandwich) is being ported to i9001 by arco68 (forum thread).
The latest build is 2012-08-29: CM9 alpha8.
Signatures created by tomsteel1 [49]
All major components of the I9001 work except for FM radio (however, experimental solutions are available for those).
Installation:
Back up your apps with TitaniumBackup. Backup your SMS with SMS Backup & Restore and your call logs with Call log Backup & Restore. Export your contacts to a .vcf file.
First a special version of CWM recovery is needed, FeaMod does not work because it does not set partition sizes for CyanogenMod 9 correctly. The new recovery can restore FeaMod Recovery backups in case you want to return to one later. There are many ways how to install the recovery, choose one:
Flash CWM5504-CM9-recovery.zip inside FeaMod (boot into recovery, apply update from sdcard) or stock recovery
or use Quickflasher from broodplank:
Connect phone via USB, start sgsflasher_x86.exe, activate "Flash a new Recovery", select the recovery.img and press "Start Now".
or use Odin to flash recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4-ariesve.tar.md5 as One Package using the regular AriesVE.ops (Tutorial)
or flash recovery.img using the command line/adb by putting it on your sdcard and executing the commands:
adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13
CyanogenMod9 comes as a zip that is installed inside recovery. Download update-cm-9-20120606-SNAPSHOT-ariesve-alpha4-signed.zip and put it on your sdcard.
Reboot into CWM Recovery
Perform a backup!
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe Cache partition
Advanced > Wipe dalvik cache
Install zip from sdcard (choose update-cm-9-20120606-SNAPSHOT-ariesve-alpha4-signed.zip)
Flash the gapps package inside recovery in order to have Google Play etc. (cannot be shipped together with CyanogenMod due to legal reasons)
Restore your backed-up apps, sms, call logs and contacts. DO NOT restore old Gingerbread system apps and be careful when restoring app data.
Now you have got the Most Basic info on i9001 and you can search for your problems, especially on this awesome thread on XDA-Dev:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Plus/GT-I9001
*NOTE:Some information on this post come from the above URL.
Hello Xda Devs. I'm really new to android phones (I just switched from windows phone lately to try on low end android phone first). Since I heard that rooting are pretty awesome, I tried to root my phone by following these steps that I found over the net.
"This stage will be done on your phone so, switch your PC off.
1) Open Settings, go to Applications then Development and check USB Debugging.
2) Now reboot your phone and press VOL Up + Home + Power together during the booting.
3) The Recovery Mode will be opened. If you do not see the recovery mode then try the method no. 2 again.
4) In recovery mode use the Vol Up and Down buttons to navigate and the Home button to select.
5) Now select “Install Zip from SD card.”
6) Then select “Choose Zip from SD card” and find out and select the Zip previously downloaded.
7) The download process will start and will take more than 10 minutes.
8) After the completion of the update follow the next steps on recovery mode.
9) Then select “Wipe Data/Factory Reset”.
10) Now enable “Wipe Cache Partition”.
11) After that select “++++Go Back++++”
12) Reboot the phone and you shall get it rooted. "
I skipped Step 9 to 11. [Note: I didn't wipe out any data to prevent any data loss through the process). I followed the steps and managed to root my phone.
Then, I tried to download ICS for my SGY by following steps on another blog to change my phone to ICS. The steps given are :
"Process to Download Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 for Galaxy Y
Download Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 from here.
-Transfer this file to your Samsung Galaxy Y. It can be done by connecting device with computer via USB cable.
-If you are done with above, then next step is to boot your device to Recovery Mode. It can be done by pressing Volume Up +Volume Down + Power buttons together. Soon, an Android logo will surface on your device’s screen. This is the proof that you are in the Recovery Mode.
-Now navigate to the option that reads “install zip from SD card”. Don’t know how to navigate? Use Volume Keys!
-In the list that comes up, select the ROM file that you downloaded in the first step.
-Confirm the installation, and then wait for it to get finished.
-Go to main menu and select ‘reboot system now’.
-Your Samsung Galaxy Y will restart now. "
So far so good, then when it restart, my phone stuck on the animation mode. (Cynogenmod 9 animation).
Other than what I mention above, I did not install anything else and now I'm really confused. I'll attach a picture of the animation that I said. Please help. Thanks.
Before installing any custom rom u should always wipe data.
NewGuyArena said:
Hello Xda Devs. I'm really new to android phones (I just switched from windows phone lately to try on low end android phone first). Since I heard that rooting are pretty awesome, I tried to root my phone by following these steps that I found over the net.
"This stage will be done on your phone so, switch your PC off.
1) Open Settings, go to Applications then Development and check USB Debugging.
2) Now reboot your phone and press VOL Up + Home + Power together during the booting.
3) The Recovery Mode will be opened. If you do not see the recovery mode then try the method no. 2 again.
4) In recovery mode use the Vol Up and Down buttons to navigate and the Home button to select.
5) Now select “Install Zip from SD card.”
6) Then select “Choose Zip from SD card” and find out and select the Zip previously downloaded.
7) The download process will start and will take more than 10 minutes.
8) After the completion of the update follow the next steps on recovery mode.
9) Then select “Wipe Data/Factory Reset”.
10) Now enable “Wipe Cache Partition”.
11) After that select “++++Go Back++++”
12) Reboot the phone and you shall get it rooted. "
I skipped Step 9 to 11. [Note: I didn't wipe out any data to prevent any data loss through the process). I followed the steps and managed to root my phone.
Then, I tried to download ICS for my SGY by following steps on another blog to change my phone to ICS. The steps given are :
"Process to Download Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 for Galaxy Y
Download Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 from here.
-Transfer this file to your Samsung Galaxy Y. It can be done by connecting device with computer via USB cable.
-If you are done with above, then next step is to boot your device to Recovery Mode. It can be done by pressing Volume Up +Volume Down + Power buttons together. Soon, an Android logo will surface on your device’s screen. This is the proof that you are in the Recovery Mode.
-Now navigate to the option that reads “install zip from SD card”. Don’t know how to navigate? Use Volume Keys!
-In the list that comes up, select the ROM file that you downloaded in the first step.
-Confirm the installation, and then wait for it to get finished.
-Go to main menu and select ‘reboot system now’.
-Your Samsung Galaxy Y will restart now. "
So far so good, then when it restart, my phone stuck on the animation mode. (Cynogenmod 9 animation).
Other than what I mention above, I did not install anything else and now I'm really confused. I'll attach a picture of the animation that I said. Please help. Thanks.
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go to recovery mode and wipe cache and data
MuSaddiq1410 said:
Before installing any custom rom u should always wipe data.
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I didn't known that. So, what should I do now? My phone have been stuck on the animations for hours.
sangalaxy said:
go to recovery mode and wipe cache and data
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Just done it. Should I reboot now ?
NewGuyArena said:
I didn't known that. So, what should I do now? My phone have been stuck on the animations for hours.
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do as I said
switch off the phone take out the battery then put it on
press vol up+hom+power button you will go into recovery mode
wipe data and cache then reboot
NewGuyArena said:
I didn't known that. So, what should I do now? My phone have been stuck on the animations for hours.
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Use odin to flash stock rom. Get odin and stock rom of ur region from this thread.
NewGuyArena said:
I didn't known that. So, what should I do now? My phone have been stuck on the animations for hours.
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download any c.rom. . Wipe data and cache dn instal rom. . Also u can flash back to stock using odin.
To start off with we have no official ics for our device
there is cm9 but nothing works on it other than it boots
next to install any custom rom
go into cwm
wipe data wipe cache wipe system
Mount data mount cache mount system
flash rom zip
some roms for example cm7 require a specific kernel like percy#2 and extra steps
follow any instructions on the op of rom thread
NewGuyArena said:
I didn't known that. So, what should I do now? My phone have been stuck on the animations for hours.
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Nothing wrong with the installation steps
U did everyhtng rite......but the thing is u didn't installed the suitable CM9 kernel
That is why it is said be sure that u did everything rite
Things u can do now
1-Flash Stock rom via odin,it will make ur phone as a fresh newly bought phone (browse for odin flash guide and stock firmware for galaxy y)
2-the easiest thing-Flash CM9 kernel I.e white kernel via odin.....and then ics will surely boot on ur sgy
^ is of no use bcoz ics cm9 has got many bugs its yet to be stable
Phew! That was a long explaination........
I need cookies now....I am hungry.....
Thanks everyone for the superb fast reply. Since ICS is not working so, I decided to use Odin to flashback to my normal version firmware. So, is there steps on how to use Odin ? (I've just installed a zip file of the firmware and also Odin)
sangalaxy said:
go to recovery mode and wipe cache and data
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Like @-calibian666- said u've been a thanks collector all around.....don't guide people wrongly just. For thanks and increase ur post count....thanks really doesn't matter
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Like @-calibian666- said u've been a thanks collector all around.....don't guide people wrongly just. For thanks and increase ur post count....thanks really doesn't matter
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mm ok sir but I didn't posted it for thanks
as per the question he didn't wipe the data or cache before and after flashing cm9
so I just asked him to do that AFAIK it is not a wrong guide
sangalaxy said:
go to recovery mode and wipe cache and data
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Like @-calibian666- said u've been a thanks collector all around.....don't guide people wrongly just. For thanks and increase ur post count....thanks really doesn't matter
Now, is there any link to guide me on how to use Odion and so on ? And also, does USB debugging works on my current 'unstable-ICS' ? I need to connect to my laptop.
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Now, is there any link to guide me on how to use Odion and so on ? And also, does USB debugging works on my current 'unstable-ICS' ? I need to connect to my laptop.
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use this guide LINK
NewGuyArena said:
Thanks everyone for the superb fast reply. Since ICS is not working so, I decided to use Odin to flashback to my normal version firmware. So, is there steps on how to use Odin ? (I've just installed a zip file of the firmware and also Odin)
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Steps to unbrick device via odin
-Install samsung USB drivers
-Turn off ur phone into download mode(voldown+power+home)
-Plug in ur device via usb cable
-u will see a yellow box says about ur com port....
-if that appers go ahead,if not....the drivers isn't installed(uninstall and reinstall again)
-select PDA browse for ur firmware package the folder in which it is extracted
-put the files according...CSC,MODEM,PDA
-Click Start
-wait till its done
-Sucess
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D4rkSh4dow said:
Steps to unbrick device via odin
-Install samsung USB drivers
-Turn off ur phone into download mode(voldown+power+home)
-Plug in ur device via usb cable
-u will see a yellow box says about ur com port....
-if that appers go ahead,if not....the drivers isn't installed(uninstall and reinstall again)
-select PDA browse for ur firmware package the folder in which it is extracted
-put the files according...CSC,MODEM,PDA
-Click Start
-wait till its done
-Sucess
Sorry for late reply....I was studying...
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Well, your instructions are much more easier to understand rather the original post. I was a bit confused there... Hahaha... but everything back to normal now. Now, I've load of updating and downloads to does back.
Thanks everyone for the great help.
NewGuyArena said:
Well, your instructions are much more easier to understand rather the original post. I was a bit confused there... Hahaha... but everything back to normal now. Now, I've load of updating and downloads to does back.
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I am always there to help you.......next guide on its way
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy S7 herolte Stock to Android 13
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy S7 herolte (Exynos SOC) Stock to Android 13 / LineageOS 20
Supported models:
International & Canada:
- SM-G930F
- SM-G930FD
- SM-G930W8
Korea:
- SM-G930S
- SM-G930K
- SM-G930L
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Samsung Galaxy S7 herolte to a powerful one with Android 13.
Make sure your phone is herolte/Exynos before going further: in Android, go to Settings > About phone > Check model number is listed below.
If not, quit this tutorial.
### READ THOSE WARNING COMMENTS
CHANGELOG
v9. Back to TWRP 3.6 until 3.7 is fixed
v8. Android 13, TWRP 3.7
v7. BiTGApps v1, Magisk v25
v6. Switch to MindTheGApps as BiTgapps are dead, TWRP 3.6.2
v5. Add Screen definition override with adb folder + screen sensitivity recalibration, TWRP 3.6.1
v4. Android 12, improve readability, fix ROM download link, TWRP 3.6
v3. Android 11, Magisk 22, fixed the missing OEM unlock description
v2. Moved to LineageOS 17.1 because of low call sound on earpiece with Pixel Experience
v1. Initial release for Android 10 / Pixel Experience
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Galaxy S7 herolte pack: https://bit.ly/djibe-galaxys7-pack
(contains Samsung tweaked Odin 3.13.1 + Samsung USB drivers + TWRP 3.6.2_9-0 official recovery + Magisk Root + adb.exe). Unzip files.
+ ROM Unofficial LineageOS 20: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...e-spoofing-ota-updates-for-s7-exynos.4484505/
Download latest build: https://ivanmeler.github.io/devices/herolte.html
+ BiTGApps Package ARM64 13: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
OR NikGApps T Basic: https://sourceforge.net/projects/nikgapps/files/Canary-Releases/NikGapps-T/
OR MindTheGApps 13 ARM64: http://downloads.codefi.re/jdcteam/javelinanddart/gapps
+ Charge phone to 100%
2) BACKUP DATA
Install Samsung USB drivers (you unzipped earlier).
Then plug phone to PC in File transfer mode.
Collect all .jpg or .mp4
Use Google built-in cloud to backup apps like SMS Backup & Restore to backup texts, contacts, etc.
Backup your WhatsApp messages in Google Drive.
Everything else: podcasts, Authenticators, TODOs etc...
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Make sure you have latest official updates for your phone:
Connect to Wifi and go to Settings > About device > Software update > Update now
### BACKUP NOW, you will lose everything.
3) FLASH TWRP 3.7 RECOVERY
Go to Settings > About phone.
Tap 7 times on Build number item to unlock Developer options.
Go to Settings > Developer options, switch OEM unlock ON.
Shut down phone.
Boot in Download Mode: hold Home + Power + Volume- until you see Samsung's logo and release all buttons.
Confirm access to Download mode by pressing Volume+.
Phone now displays "Download mode, do not turn off target".
Connect phone in USB, wait for drivers installation.
Then launch Odin.exe (included in my archive) and wait for Odin indicator ID:COM to become blue.
In options: Verify re-partition and Auto Reboot are NOT ticked while F. Reset Time is ticked.
In AP > select twrp-3.6.2_9-0-herolte.img.tar
### Same recovery for Korean models (G930S/K/L variants)
### Warranty will be Void after next click ###
Click Start.
Wait until flash Success message appears.
Unplug phone.
Restart phone to recovery :
- hold Power + Home + Volume- until phone screen becomes black.
- and immediatly switch from Volume- to Volume+ (still holding Power + Home) to land in TWRP recovery.
### If Android launches, hold 3 buttons until phone restarts and Samsung logo appears.
4) BACKUP IMEI PARTITION AND SYSTEM (Nandroid backup)
Boot in Recovery Mode : Hold Home + Power + Volume+ until you see Samsung's logo then release and wait a few seconds for TWRP recovery to boot.
Recovery asks for Keep System Read Only ? > Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Wipe > Format Data.
Type: yes and confirm with bottom right check icon.
Encryption is removed. You can now access partitions.
### If you miss this step you won't have access to any partition.
Back to home menu > Backup.
You can now select the partitions you want to save.
Select at least EFS partition to backup your IMEI. If a flash fails and partition is damaged you will still be able to restore this partition and use the phone.
If IMEI is lost during a flash, phone won't be able to reach cellphone networks.
I prefer to backup Boot, System, Cache, Baseband and EFS partitions. In case of problem, you will have your phone in its original state.
Swipe to Backup and wait during process.
Go to Home screen and continue with next chapter.
Save backup: still under TWRP recovery, connect phone to PC.
Go to Mount menu and check Data partition is checked and MTB button is on "Disable MTP" state.
From Windows explorer, access phones memory and copy-paste the TWRP folder (located in root folder, beside DCIM and Music folders) somewhere safe on your computer.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
### Make sure you copied TWRP backup from internal memory to somewhere safe.
Go to Wipe > Advanced wipe,
select Dalvik, Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage (if you really made a backup from step 2), then Swipe to Wipe.
Back to TWRP home screen, go to Reboot > Recovery and swipe to reboot.
On next launch, check the checkbox to remember choice and swipe to allow modifications.
6) FLASH ROM, (MAGISK ROOT) AND GAPPS
Back to TWRP main menu, go to Mount menu again to connect phone to PC again.
Connect phone to PC and use Windows explorer to copy files on phone's internal memory.
Copy TWRP folder from your phone to somewhere safe on PC.
This backup can restore your phone to its original Samsung state.
Copy files of ROM + GApps + Magisk on phone.
Go back to TWRP Home menu. Then tap on Install > choose lineage*.zip,
Optional for root: Add More zips > Magisk*.zip
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end.
Go to Reboot > Recovery and swipe to reboot.
After restart, go to Install, select bitgapps*.zip and swipe to flash.
Then tap Wipe cache/dalvik, swipe to confirm,
then Reboot System and on Install TWRP App? menu, tap on button Do Not Install
Wait for the phone to boot during 5 minutes.
7) ROOT ACCESS (OPTIONAL)
Configure Android as you like.
Don't try to set fingerprints at first setup. It will crash.
No need for extra work to be root.
Magisk launches with Android.
Superuser permissions can be managed from Magisk Manager app.
8) TWEAKS
- Calibrate battery: https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Battery_Calibration
- Set dark Mode to improve battery by 30%
Settings > Display > Dark theme.
- For better battery, remove Always on display
Settings > Display > Screen saver > Desactivated
- Activate Developer options
Go to Settings > About.
At bottom, tap 7 times on Build number. You activated Developer options.
Go to Settings > System > Avdanced > Developer options.
- Change screen definition for low GPU/CPU usage: from 1440x2560 to 1080x1920
You need developer options to enable USB debugging.
Open a terminal where adb.exe from my pack is located.
Plug phone and Authorize USB debugging.
Then type:
Code:
adb shell wm size 1080x1920 && adb shell wm density 480
// Defaults 1440x2560 and 640
- Screen sensitivity is too low ?
Try to recalibrate screen sensitivity with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=touchcalibration.favoritappindia&hl=en&gl=US
Enjoy,
djibe
Thanks: @Ivan_Meler, LineageOS team, TWRP team
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Coming from another ROM
- Backup
- Recovery: Wipe Cache, Dalvik cache, System and Format Data > yes
- Reboot recovery
- Flash rom
- Reboot recovery
- Flash BitGApps
Enjoy
Force Samsung Galaxy S7 restart
Hold Power + Volume down for 10-20 seconds
Updated tutorial for LineageOS 17.1 as Pixel Experience call volume is really too low.
Thank you for this guide.
Used with 18.1 + NikGapps core 65 + Magisk and work absolutely fine.
ytccts said:
Thank you for this guide.
Used with 18.1 + NikGapps core 65 + Magisk and work absolutely fine.
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Hi,
Thanks for sharing.
I'll test your packages and then update tutorial for everyone.
Enjoy.
S7 is damn good.
Hey, thanks for the detailed explanation. Will root and install Lineage in upcoming weekend. Before proceeding with tripping knox, will I be able to use Google Pay and banking apps after installing Lineage ROM? Will wireless charging work? And if I do not want to take backup, will I be able to flash stock firmware in future to revert back to original? There was a time when I was into this stuff rooting and custom ROMS, but now I am too old for it and just being cautious. Thanks again dear.
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Hey, thanks for the detailed explanation. Will root and install Lineage in upcoming weekend. Before proceeding with tripping knox, will I be able to use Google Pay and banking apps after installing Lineage ROM? Will wireless charging work? And if I do not want to take backup, will I be able to flash stock firmware in future to revert back to original? There was a time when I was into this stuff rooting and custom ROMS, but now I am too old for it and just being cautious. Thanks again dear.
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Hi,
Thanks for your message.
PLEASE make a TWRP backup before flashing, it just takes 2 minutes.
No idea for wireless charging. You may ask in ROM's thread
Normaly banking apps work with Magisk + MagiskHide module
Hi, updated pack for latest TWRP and Magisk.
Switched ROM to Android 11.
thanks a lot for this guide!
I successfully used it on my SM-G930F with following files:
- twrp-3.5.2_9-0-herolte.img.tar
- lineage-18.1-20210505-UNOFFICIAL-herolte.zip
- MinMicroG-NoGoolag-2.10-20210428084817-signed.zip
Thank you Master especially for the tutorial, Before this I was tried out 10 methods but only this works with oreo.
Hi, I updated tutorial for Android 12
I'v found a bug in a 11.
The battery only charging max 75%, but if I turn off it can be load normally
djibe89 said:
Hi, I updated tutorial for Android 12
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Thank you kindly this is exactly what I have been looking for. God bless you and Merry Christmas
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Thank you kindly this is exactly what I have been looking for. God bless you and Merry Christmas
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Glad you liked it ! Merry Christmas
Thanks for this excellent instruction.
Maybe you'd like to consider one small change in part 6 - Flash ROM, Gapps, Magisk.
According to the devs of BitGapps they suggest to do a reboot to recovery after flashing of ROM:
GitHub - BiTGApps/BiTGApps: The main repository of The BiTGApps Project
The main repository of The BiTGApps Project. Contribute to BiTGApps/BiTGApps development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
bgsdeluxe said:
Thanks for this excellent instruction.
Maybe you'd like to consider one small change in part 6 - Flash ROM, Gapps, Magisk.
According to the devs of BitGapps they suggest to do a reboot to recovery after flashing of ROM:
GitHub - BiTGApps/BiTGApps: The main repository of The BiTGApps Project
The main repository of The BiTGApps Project. Contribute to BiTGApps/BiTGApps development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
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Done, thanks !!
Could you add part 9) UPDATE, please. In case of a newer rom.
blinthor said:
Could you add part 9) UPDATE, please. In case of a newer rom.
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Hi, then you have to "Clean flash"
djibe89 said:
Hi, then you have to "Clean flash"
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I do not know if I understand correctly.
1. Install new rom
2. Wipe Dalvik, Cache
What about BitGapps. Do you install after rom or not?
blinthor said:
I do not know if I understand correctly.
1. Install new rom
2. Wipe Dalvik, Cache
What about BitGapps. Do you install after rom or not?
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- Backup
- Wipe Cache, Dalvik cache, System and Format Data > yes
- Reboot recovery
- Flash rom
- Reboot recovery
- Flash BitGApps
Enjoy
djibe89 said:
- Backup
- Wipe Cache, Dalvik cache, System and Format Data > yes
- Reboot recovery
- Flash rom
- Reboot recovery
- Flash BitGApps
Enjoy
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Thanks