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sorry if this has been asked but im new to a lot of this stuff and i wanted to put the vibrant6 rom that just came out on my vibrant and i was wandering that if i dont like it are just want to take it off i can do a restore from rom manager. I would of course use rom manager to backup my rom first. Also if i do this and keep it will i still get the OTA updates. It looks like this rom is keeping the stock kernal and that im sure if i changed that then i would not get the updates. I just a little nervouse about this. Thank you

spacecasespiff said:
sorry if this has been asked but im new to a lot of this stuff and i wanted to put the vibrant6 rom that just came out on my vibrant and i was wandering that if i dont like it are just want to take it off i can do a restore from rom manager. I would of course use rom manager to backup my rom first. Also if i do this and keep it will i still get the OTA updates. It looks like this rom is keeping the stock kernal and that im sure if i changed that then i would not get the updates. I just a little nervouse about this. Thank you
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Yeah, I was just thinking the same thing!

I downloaded the vibrant6 zip from the 4shared that I was directed to and it took all of a second to download which I know was way to fast. I went to unzip it and it was unsuccessful I don't know why. So even if I wanted to do this I can't.
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spacecasespiff said:
I downloaded the vibrant6 zip from the 4shared that I was directed to and it took all of a second to download which I know was way to fast. I went to unzip it and it was unsuccessful I don't know why. So even if I wanted to do this I can't.
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You need not unzip it.

spacecasespiff said:
I downloaded the vibrant6 zip from the 4shared that I was directed to and it took all of a second to download which I know was way to fast. I went to unzip it and it was unsuccessful I don't know why. So even if I wanted to do this I can't.
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Chalup said:
You need not unzip it.
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He is saying that the file is surely corrupt. As there is no md5sum it is hard to know for sure. Mine, which worked for me, even though I switched back, was f8e63a14d575061f83221710522cb22b.
spacecasespiff said:
sorry if this has been asked but im new to a lot of this stuff and i wanted to put the vibrant6 rom that just came out on my vibrant and i was wandering that if i dont like it are just want to take it off i can do a restore from rom manager. I would of course use rom manager to backup my rom first. Also if i do this and keep it will i still get the OTA updates. It looks like this rom is keeping the stock kernal and that im sure if i changed that then i would not get the updates. I just a little nervouse about this. Thank you
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Obviously to install Vibrant 6 you need to flash stock rom, then flash vibrant6 with odin.
When I decided to go back to stock rom I flashed stock rom with odin then ran nandroid restore of a point I had made right before trying Vibrant6.

I flashed vibrant6 via clockwork and it worked just fine, you just have to have a stock rom with root for it to work properly

But does it need to be unzip first.
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yes it does

SiL3nTKiLL said:
yes it does
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No it doesn't, its an update.zip.
OP just download the file and place it on the root of your internal SDcard. Reboot into recovery and flash it from there.

If you uninstall clockworkmod recovery you might get OTA updates but it depends on the rom you are using. With any alternative recovery you may be able to download the OTA, but it will not flash because of the recovery. I dont know why people worry about OTA updates! If its being sent OTA, I guarantee it will be on XDA months before! If you want OTAs, leave your phone stock.

There is so much FAIL in this thread it should be deleted. People should not talk about things they do not know.

Shane_pcs said:
There is so much FAIL in this thread it should be deleted. People should not talk about things they do not know.
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I agree 100%

[Q] An update.zip to go from DK28 to DI18?

(sorry if this has been covered in other threads, I searched and couldn't find it)
I found it on androidforums listed as a modified update.zip to bring DK28 phones back to DI18, but I'm not sure what it actually does. It's only 5mb, not ~100mb like the DK28 update.zip
Does anyone have an experience with it?

use this one bro: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=786266

nemt said:
(sorry if this has been covered in other threads, I searched and couldn't find it)
I found it on androidforums listed as a modified update.zip to bring DK28 phones back to DI18, but I'm not sure what it actually does. It's only 5mb, not ~100mb like the DK28 update.zip
Does anyone have an experience with it?
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The only DI18 update.zip file is for going from DI07 -> DI18 (hence why it is only 5mb)

davidrules7778 said:
use this one bro: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=786266
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Which one specifically? My phone is not rooted and I don't have clockwordmod recovery as far as I know.

nemt said:
Which one specifically? My phone is not rooted and I don't have clockwordmod recovery as far as I know.
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I believe the first link on there, you can attempt to try renaming it update.zip. Im not sure if it works without clockwork tho.. Give it a shot the worst thing that can happen is it will say aborted and wont mess up anything.

I'll give it a shot. Does it completely wipe the phone like Odin, or just change the firmware?

nemt said:
I'll give it a shot. Does it completely wipe the phone like Odin, or just change the firmware?
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I think it just changes the firmware, i dont think it wipes anything, ive been flashing around roms on 2.1 and flash back to stock a lot and i never lose my data even when i wipe it..

Alternatively, is there a way to get Clockworkmod Recovery onto my DK28 phone?

nemt said:
Alternatively, is there a way to get Clockworkmod Recovery onto my DK28 phone?
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besides the one click root,with clockwork, i dont think so, besides the long adb commands, which i dont know where that post is at but thats a lot of work.... But if you put clockwork on you can take it off with a simple flash of the samsung recovery zip also in the link above.

Thanks for the info.
Why is it so much more complicated to roll back than it is to go forward to a new version?

nemt said:
Thanks for the info.
Why is it so much more complicated to roll back than it is to go forward to a new version?
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Well, not really complicated, just a few things you have flash to remove all the rooted stuff, if you use odin its still a lot of steps and more risky of bricking, i constantly see, new threads of people using odin by not following all the instructions and bricking there devices.

That's why I'm really hoping I can avoid having to use Odin to go to DI18 to get the official OTA update next week.

nemt said:
(sorry if this has been covered in other threads, I searched and couldn't find it)
I found it on androidforums listed as a modified update.zip to bring DK28 phones back to DI18, but I'm not sure what it actually does. It's only 5mb, not ~100mb like the DK28 update.zip
Does anyone have an experience with it?
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Dude, just look for the stock DI18 rom, rename it to update.zip, boot into recovery and flash it. That's all. I've done this several times before (although i'm now on a solid 2.2 Froyo rom).
It's a full rom, not a 5MB whatever..

It's that easy, and I don't clockwork recovery or anything?
Why does anyone bother with Odin then?
I think I have the DI18 rom, is 158,159,706 bytes the right file size?

You'll still need to odin in the di18 modem. Cwm can't flash a modem
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LordLugard said:
Dude, just look for the stock DI18 rom, rename it to update.zip, boot into recovery and flash it. That's all. I've done this several times before (although i'm now on a solid 2.2 Froyo rom).
It's a full rom, not a 5MB whatever..
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When u did that, did u lose all your apps and stuff u had on the phone?? WHen i updated to FROYO using the update.zip i didnt lose anything, just got a messed up gps

man this **** is really more confusing than it needs to be
I just want to be back on an official version of android and have the phone work right

XtaC318 said:
You'll still need to odin in the di18 modem. Cwm can't flash a modem
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Yes it can there is flashable modems for d118
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XtaC318 said:
You'll still need to odin in the di18 modem. Cwm can't flash a modem
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I have never used Odin in my life or Odin'ed any modem. My Epic works just fine going back and forth.

urirx98 said:
When u did that, did u lose all your apps and stuff u had on the phone?? WHen i updated to FROYO using the update.zip i didnt lose anything, just got a messed up gps
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Ofcourse you lose everything. Re-install them back. What i like to do is take screenshots of all my home screens (i'm anal about which apps go on what home screens ) so i know easily what to reinstall.

Need help returning to stock 2.1 update 1 plz

Can someone help me find a clockworkmod flashable version of 2.1 update 1? I searched all over, the one by eugene in the bible has been deleted and I read on the thread that vibrantdump.zip link lead me to that its only odin flashable? I have it, will it flash via clockwork? Sending my phone back and want to semi return it to stock at least. Thx
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Sorry I can't help you as I don't have what you're looking for. However, why not just use odin? It's just as easy as clockwork to use.
Just follow this guide to the letter and all will be well, I promise...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnY7P14JSWQ
All files needed can be found in the info section.

Jay2487 said:
Can someone help me find a clockworkmod flashable version of 2.1 update 1? I searched all over, the one by eugene in the bible has been deleted and I read on the thread that vibrantdump.zip link lead me to that its only odin flashable? I have it, will it flash via clockwork? Sending my phone back and want to semi return it to stock at least. Thx
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Go to this page to download the TRUE stock rom. I think it is in ODIN's format but it should work easity just as clockwork. I don't know if it's the same version as the one you have but give ODIN a chance, it was very simple for me and I'm practically a noob.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739091&page=24

Dont have access to my pc this weekend and trying to do it all from phone. I've used Odin before just cant right now. So clockwork can install the vibrantdump.zip?
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Jay2487 said:
Dont have access to my pc this weekend and trying to do it all from phone. I've used Odin before just cant right now. So clockwork can install the vibrantdump.zip?
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What's the zip file? Odin files usually contain a pit and a tar file. clockwork's zip have a bunch of folders and files, I think.

Yea you cannot use CWM to flash an Odin package. Use Odin to get back to 2.1.
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KA6 is official now - so no need to go all the way back to 2.1 to return phone. But you'll still need to use Odin to get the completely stock version on.

azzzz said:
What's the zip file? Odin files usually contain a pit and a tar file. clockwork's zip have a bunch of folders and files, I think.
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File is vibrantdump.zip, got it from the bible. I dont want to go all the way back to stock, just dont want them to turn it on and it be running nero v5.
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So, could you flash back to stock with the current 2.2 update from Samsung? Or would flashing back to 2.1 be better?

vibrantdump.zip isn't an actual rom - it's just an archive containing the vibrant file tree. It doesn't have any scripts to install or anything.
Edit: If you're sending it back to Samsung for warranty work, you could always use a stock (not deodex/root/etc) JI6 clockwork mod image. KA6 is official, but not required.

I don't believe its possible to use CWM to flash back to 2.1 from 2.2 in any case because it doesn't backup the kernel. ODIN is the best (perhaps only?) way, but again not necessary since KA6 2.2 is now official.

pdefazio said:
I don't believe its possible to use CWM to flash back to 2.1 from 2.2 in any case because it doesn't backup the kernel. ODIN is the best (perhaps only?) way, but again not necessary since KA6 2.2 is now official.
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You can flash a 2.1 rom with kernel such as fusion. Then flash your stock backup and a stock ji6 kernel.
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Well I kinda told em that it had 2.1 update 1 lol, my reason for sending back was the gps and according to tmo cust serv the 2.2 release has a fix, I dont pay for a warranty, I guess its just a defective exchange. It also gets super hot above the battery when im really pushing it, that may be why they issued the return because I told them about that too. so if I cant flash the vibrantdump.zip, what would be a rom that simulates 2.1 the best? I cant get to a pc so I cant odin until wednesday and need to get it resembling stock before then. I know I cant lose clockwork recovery but just wanted it to say the right stuff in phone info and have the right startup shutdowns you know? Am I just worrying too much?
Edit: I cant kies mini the new update, no pc, there isnt a clockwork flashable version of it yet is there? could tell them I got it ota while waiting for new phone
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I have the ji6 odin files if you want it.. that requires a pc though

Well i sent it back hacked and nothing happened. Guess i got lucky...
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Flashed the dead horse kernel then BAM

I flashed the test 23 zip from eugine. After that every.thing was wiped from sd. Then I can't instal any apps because the tom memory shows o.ombs. Then I tried flashing a stock kernel and guess what? Still nothing is recognized and now I cant data reset my phone becajse all the wipes fail and cant aaccesse cwm anymore, I get an error with orange writing? Anyone know what the problem is? I have.bionix v installed.

ya...
eguene's test kernels ruined my phone as well. odin back to stock, start backing up your data(like i'm just starting to do ) and don't use his kernels anymore lol

My application storage also turned to 0 but after i odin to stock it works now. Did you load the .pit file?

iynfynity said:
My application storage also turned to 0 but after i odin to stock it works now. Did you load the .pit file?
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I still didnt try to odin back yet. Xp sucks, won't recognize my phone.

csdalporto said:
eguene's test kernels ruined my phone as well. odin back to stock, start backing up your data(like i'm just starting to do ) and don't use his kernels anymore lol
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It did not ruin ur phone. YOU ruined it. Not his kernel.
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helikido said:
I still didnt try to odin back yet. Xp sucks, won't recognize my phone.
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odin should fix it. you should have done that first.
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Why do a lot of you even bother to install custom kernels?
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next time read the op:
A. This Could Wipe Data on SD, So Back up Everything Before Flashing
B. Issues seem to be coming from the Voodoo Kernel
C. There is a Vold Issue, so don't be scared if the SD isn't Mounting..
D.. I can't Fix Noobs, So be warned!!

funeralthirst said:
next time read the op:
A. This Could Wipe Data on SD, So Back up Everything Before Flashing
B. Issues seem to be coming from the Voodoo Kernel
C. There is a Vold Issue, so don't be scared if the SD isn't Mounting..
D.. I can't Fix Noobs, So be warned!!
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Lost cause, people don't read anything about what they flash. Then they ***** about it and to dev like its there fault. Im sick of xda threads because of people not READING! I dont get it...

bdubs4200 said:
Lost cause, people don't read anything about what they flash. Then they ***** about it and to dev like its there fault. Im sick of xda threads because of people not READING! I dont get it...
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Quit being a *****. I new my sd was going to get wiped and thT aint my damn ****en issue. The issue is my rom memory isnt getting recognized. Read the dMn thread again.
P.s. Can I just flash through kies mini to get on stock 2.2?

helikido said:
Quit being a *****. I new my sd was going to get wiped and thT aint my damn ****en issue. The issue is my rom memory isnt getting recognized. Read the dMn thread again.
P.s. Can I just flash through kies mini to get on stock 2.2?
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No...mini kies isn't gonna recognize your firmware version to know what to install. Your gonna have to ODIN

Just ODIN a kernel

anthonys2r said:
Just ODIN a kernel
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Can u give me a kernel in odin format, over with voodoo or cwm recovery so I can just flash bionic all over again.

helikido said:
Can u give me a kernel in odin format, over with voodoo or cwm recovery so I can just flash bionic all over again.
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They are all there in supercurio's thread. Take three seconds to find it instead of asking to be spoon fed. Additionally, the kernel is for TESTING purposes. If you don't even know how to Odin a kernel or find a tar format kernel then you shouldn't be flashing test kernels. Learn how to take care of yourself or don't flash test kernels.

Sdobron said:
They are all there in supercurio's thread. Take three seconds to find it instead of asking to be spoon fed. Additionally, the kernel is for TESTING purposes. If you don't even know how to Odin a kernel or find a tar format kernel then you shouldn't be flashing test kernels. Learn how to take care of yourself or don't flash test kernels.
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+1
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Sdobron said:
They are all there in supercurio's thread. Take three seconds to find it instead of asking to be spoon fed. Additionally, the kernel is for TESTING purposes. If you don't even know how to Odin a kernel or find a tar format kernel then you shouldn't be flashing test kernels. Learn how to take care of yourself or don't flash test kernels.
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X a billion!!!!!!!

What's a herbal
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funeralthirst said:
next time read the op:
A. This Could Wipe Data on SD, So Back up Everything Before Flashing
B. Issues seem to be coming from the Voodoo Kernel
C. There is a Vold Issue, so don't be scared if the SD isn't Mounting..
D.. I can't Fix Noobs, So be warned!!
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Okay for a long while he didn't even post that. So initially there was no warningg, just sayin
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Flonkas said:
Okay for a long while he didn't even post that. So initially there was no warningg, just sayin
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initially.. no he didn't becuase it was working fine for him. It was posted before test23 & test24 though.

Flonkas said:
Okay for a long while he didn't even post that. So initially there was no warningg, just sayin
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It's because he still didn't know that. he released it for testing.
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[Stock] [UCKF1][06/29/11] UCKF1 No Bootloaders! 1 click or Full Odin Back To Stock GB

I am not responsible for any damage to your phone, computer, home, girlfriend or family pet. By using this, you release the creator from any liability. ​
I would like to thank icezar1 for his help with this project. I could not have done this without him.
I decided to start this thread because I saw several roms saying "flash back to stock Gingerbread", but they usually involved bootloaders, increasing your chance of bricking your phone. I searched and the closest thing I found to a safer way was a group of stock I9000 roms, but they were deodexed and zip aligned. Since we are using Captivates, I really wanted something designed for our phones, so I made this.
This is stock UCKF1, without bootloaders or a pit. I repackaged the rom (minus bootloaders/pit) into 1 file. The original firmware was downloaded from samfirmware.com. Also, I have tested this on my (only) phone, and it works.
The 3 file version was also downloaded from samfirmware.com. It is the exact same as stock, but it doesn't have bootloaders or a pit. I also tested this package on my (only) phone, and it works.
You will need 7zip to unpack the file. If you need 7zip, you can get it here.
If you haven't already upgraded to the new I897 Gingerbread bootloaders, you can get those >>HERE<<.
Stock UCKF1 No Bootloaders
Odin 3 File No Bootloaders
In the past, some phones have not responded well to 1 click flashes. If your phone is one of those, please don't use this. Use the 3 File version for Odin 1.8x.
Please make sure that your usb cable is plugged into a port in the back of the computer (#1 port on a laptop).
You will lose root by flashing this.
You will lose CWM by flashing this.
This is a wipe package, so don't forget to backup.
Instructions
0 Optional Reboot computer before beginning
0 Optional Convert to rfs (if on ext4)
0 Optional Wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, clear Voltage Setting(if overclocked/undervolted), do a factory reset.
0 Optional Remove sim card and external sd
Download package
Extract with 7zip
Open One click or Odin 1.81
**place files in corresponding slots for odin 3 file only**
Put phone into DL mode
Check to see Odin recognizes phone (you will see the yellow box)
Click Start

very nice
10 char

thanks for doing this! This is very convenient!

Can we get a deodex/zip aligned version please?
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Lancez said:
Can we get a deodex/zip aligned version please?
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I don't think there is a deodex/zipaligned KF1 out there yet. Some of the other folks in the stock thread (last i heard) were having problems with the deodexing. I really did this just as a flash to stock method before flashing a rom.

mrhaley30705 said:
I don't think there is a deodex/zipaligned KF1 out there yet. Some of the other folks in the stock thread (last i heard) were having problems with the deodexing. I really did this just as a flash to stock method before flashing a rom.
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i've been trying to deodex the damn KF1 for 3 days now and still can not push it back to /system, saying the folder can not be found. well, i guess i'll have to stay with cog5 for a while until someone figure it out

Lancez said:
i've been trying to deodex the damn KF1 for 3 days now and still can not push it back to /system, saying the folder can not be found. well, i guess i'll have to stay with cog5 for a while until someone figure it out
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Good Luck!

Lancez said:
i've been trying to deodex the damn KF1 for 3 days now and still can not push it back to /system, saying the folder can not be found. well, i guess i'll have to stay with cog5 for a while until someone figure it out
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Isn't Cog5 deodex'd? It says so in the Cog5 features list. I'm sure if you shoot designgears a PM he can help you out.
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Features:
Based on I897UCKF1
Rooted / Deodexed / Insecure Kernel (adbd always root)
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How is this different than the other UCKF1 one-click?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127249

acdbx said:
How is this different than the other UCKF1 one-click?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127249
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This is also a one click, but it doesn't have bootloaders (boot.bin and sbl.bin). Since bootloaders will cause a permanent brick, i thought it was kinda foolish to flash them just to return to stock before flashing a rom.

id10terror said:
Isn't Cog5 deodex'd? It says so in the Cog5 features list. I'm sure if you shoot designgears a PM he can help you out.
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yeah, but DG have made a lot of mods on cog5, i want something really close to stock one. i have sent PM to DG before and he never replied me, i guess he was busy.

So if I just wanted stock gingerbread I can use this? Scared to jump the boat!

smanzor88 said:
So if I just wanted stock gingerbread I can use this? Scared to jump the boat!
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Only if you have the KF1 GB bootloaders already installed.

If i used the regular stock kf1 1click w/ bootloaders and then flashed cog5 and then used the regular stock kf1 1click w/ bootloaders to go back to stock kf1 would i brick? Since they are the same bootloader?

dsilvan55 said:
If i used the regular stock kf1 1click w/ bootloaders and then flashed cog5 and then used the regular stock kf1 1click w/ bootloaders to go back to stock kf1 would i brick? Since they are the same bootloader?
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Sounds like you should ask in the cog5 thread. My package doesn't have bootloaders.

dsilvan55 said:
If i used the regular stock kf1 1click w/ bootloaders and then flashed cog5 and then used the regular stock kf1 1click w/ bootloaders to go back to stock kf1 would i brick? Since they are the same bootloader?
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No, you wouldn't brick, unless something interrupts the bootloader flashing process.
The whole point of this 1-click with no bootloaders is to be able to flash to stock without running the risk of bricking your phone from a bad flash. There is no way to truly brick your phone with this 1-click since the bootloaders are never touched.
With that said, you should only use this 1-click if you have already flashed the KF1 bootloaders at least once before.

ok thanks i didnt think it would brick

Nice, a I897UCKF1 Odin-1-Click Gingerbread flash to stock with no bootloaders.
No more flashing to Eclair for a fresh start. I like it.
Great idea,

IDoMy0wnRacing said:
Nice, a I897UCKF1 Odin-1-Click Gingerbread flash to stock with no bootloaders.
No more flashing to Eclair for a fresh start. I like it.
Great idea,
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Thanks. I've been thinking about doing a 3 file one for odin, too. Some people have phones that don't like one clicks.

And some of us prefer to use heimdall, so 3 file would be great.