the abc's of vibrant rom flashing? - Vibrant General

I came from a g1 (just flashed things willy nilly without worrying) and am very cautious about flashing my vibrant. all i have done is rooted and applied oclf. I also flashed the stock lock screen. I have been reading the threads for many roms and it seems flashing on the vibrant isn't quite the same as the g1. what should i know about kernels and flashing back to stock? also what do i need to know about odin?
btw, my vibrant is not hardware locked.

I came from the same place, I've been reading threads for a while so let me see if I can help you out, at least a little.
When doing a nandroid backup disable any lag fix.
When flashing a ROM disable any lag fix.
When you flash a ROM it doesn't flash your kernel, so you need to be extremely careful to also flash a kernel if needed, otherwise you may be stuck at the Vibrant screen. Be especially careful if you're messing with Froyo here.
You can find lots of ODIN guides. I've only used ODIN once to flash back to stock and I haven't had any problems. Odin Guide.
When using ODIN lots of people have had troubles when they click the repartition check mark. I personally don't know much about it, but just be sure to read threads thoroughly
I think that's the gist of it.... I'm sure others have lots more to add.
Also: this thread has pretty much EVERYTHING

rbirg said:
I came from the same place, I've been reading threads for a while so let me see if I can help you out, at least a little.
When doing a nandroid backup disable any lag fix.
When flashing a ROM disable any lag fix.
When you flash a ROM it doesn't flash your kernel, so you need to be extremely careful to also flash a kernel if needed, otherwise you may be stuck at the Vibrant screen. Be especially careful if you're messing with Froyo here.
You can find lots of ODIN guides. I've only used ODIN once to flash back to stock and I haven't had any problems. Odin Guide.
When using ODIN lots of people have had troubles when they click the repartition check mark. I personally don't know much about it, but just be sure to read threads thoroughly
I think that's the gist of it.... I'm sure others have lots more to add.
Also: this thread has pretty much EVERYTHING
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thanks! 10char

is it really worth flashing a rom (like bionix (sp?)) or should i wait until cyanogenmod or the official froyo are is released?

Just a few clarifications:
Clockwork flashable ROMs can & usually do contain kernels. It's when backing up/restoring a nandroid backup that the kernel is not included, so always be sure that you have a compatible kernel to flash along with your restore if necessary.
If you are *not* hardware locked then your phone is virtually unbrickable provided you learn how to use Odin effectively. As far as repartitioning in Odin goes, AFAIK the reason it usually causes problems is that many Odin flashable images do not contain the partitioning data. The stock JFD tar does however.
Even if you are hardware locked I believe a flashable fix has finally been discovered. I can't vouch for its efficacy as I never needed it but others have confirmed it works. I'd link to the thread but I'm just too lazy right now to look for it. A quick browse or search of the forum should find it anyway if anyone needs it.

gonintendo said:
is it really worth flashing a rom (like bionix (sp?)) or should i wait until cyanogenmod or the official froyo are is released?
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I recommend you use Haykuro's newest SPL when installing bionix and be careful when getting into the splash screen.
Ha ha just kidding nothing to worry about with Vibrants :]
But I do recommend Bionix, there is not THAT much advantages from stock ROM but you do get rid of all bloatware, phone is snappier, and also themed. But you don't lose anything by trying. And yes make sure to disable, and please MAKE SURE you disable Voodoo lag fix, that is the only fix you should disable before making a Nandroid Backup or flashing a new ROM.

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[Q] A number of questions surround VooDoo and unstalling/reinstalling

So I just installed the VooDoo lagfix from the Rom Manager. This is the first time I've ever done anything involving CWM, flashing kernels, etc. The most I had done before was rooting my phone. Fortunately, all goes well, except that I discover after booting that I no longer have vibration/haptic feedback. After googling I find that it's because of a bug in the new version of lagfix? So I actually have a couple questions:
1. Is VooDoo lagfix different from the VooDoo kernel? Can you have one without the other? Did I install a full voodoo kernel or just a fix?
2. What do I need to do before installing an older version of lagfix so I can get vibration back? Do I need to remove what I installed or just disable it via the disable_lagfix file like I've seen mentioned? Is there a difference between uninstalling and just disabling?
3. Where can I get said older version of lagfix? As I said, I just used Rom Manager, which I assume automatically downloads the latest version.
Also, after reverting to an older version of lagfix and fixing vibration, I would like to try flashing a custom ROM, particularly Super-Clean, and that brings me back to my first question. Is there anything I need to do before flashing a new ROM, or am I good to just download+install from the ROM manager?
Apologies in advance for what may seem like stupid/noob questions, but I've tried searching and reading several How-To's from this forum and others, and I'm still left with a lot of questions about this sort of thing in general. I just want to make extra sure I fully understand what I'm doing so I don't screw anything up. Thanks in advance for any help.
Those sure are a lot of questions. Voodoo lagfix comes in a kernel, they are inseparable. Also, I don't think you lost vibration from a bug but because the newest Voodoo is for DJ05 and I'm fairly sure you're running DI01.
And disabling and uninstalling are very different. Once you install the lagfix kernel it's there until you uninstall it. Disabling it will simply allow you to flash things in CWM or RM without running into issues. But if you want to completely remove voodoo you must uninstall it, which a nice big guide in the stickie section can tell you how to do.
This leads to your next point. If you want to install ROMs or themes make sure you disable lagfix FIRST or you'll get into all kinds of trouble. It's also good practice to wipe data/cache before installing any ROM.
Hope this helps.
Sent from my Voodoo Fascinate
not to be a ****...but people please read what voodoo is/does before blindly flashing it...this is getting ridiculous
What's a voodoo?
Thrillhouse847 said:
Also, I don't think you lost vibration from a bug but because the newest Voodoo is for DJ05 and I'm fairly sure you're running DI01.
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This is exactly what happened.
I've upgraded to DJ05, and it's quite stable, so I'm happy. I'm running a nonvoodoo kernel right now though.
nitsuj17 said:
not to be a ****...but people please read what voodoo is/does before blindly flashing it...this is getting ridiculous
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I read a multitude of how-to's on this forum and others and did a good bit of research before diving in. I did not "blindly flash" it. Excuse me for not being 100% clear on everything and, god forbid, coming here to ask for some clarification.
It would be better that you come here before the flash for clarification.
Yeah? yeah. I've got three people with dead phones on their hands right now because they were flash happy.

Question about froyo dk28 roms

I was wondering how good is flash support in browsing with all the custom froyo roms? There are several features that I really want to try but the whole Odin modem update has me a little apprehensive. I'd love apps2sd and flash but I'm not sure the risk is worth the reward.
Flash works great for me... shouldn't really matter what ROM you use, they are all based off the same DK28
You really shouldn't be scared of ODIN. Its actually rather easy and painless to use. This is my second phone I had to use it and never once did I have an issue flashing with it.
Use Odin to update everything not just the modem then you will be updated and on a clean start. Trust us you will be fine using it. I love flash on my phone now. Trust me it's worth it to do. I do recommend the Odin method over the update.zip. I think people were having problems with that way cause they weren't wiping before installing. Good luck.

Viper Rom DK 17 2.8

I know there is a Dk 28 version now but I'm still kind of new to the game and want to fully understand everything b4 moving on. I was able to get viper rom dk 17 2.8 installed this wkend after a bunch of mistakes on my part. Everything seems to be working well on this version except for the fact if I go to any web page that requires me to log in. When I click on where I type in my username or password the page will force close. Seems like some sort of security issue. Is there a setting I can change or is this a limitation of DK 17 version. Thanks for your help.
For future reference, this post should go in the Question and Answers section.
That being said, DK17 is an older leak, therefore support for it is going to be minimal. It also wasn't around all that long, so devs didn't spend a huge amount of time on it. The DK28 roms are going to be more stable.
If I were you I would go to this thread : Return to Stock
- Once your phone is back to stock, root it again like you did the first time using the one click.
- Download and install the DK28 modem and pit file using Odin. Should be the same steps you took to install the DK17 modem and pit.
- Then download one of the DK28 roms, i.e. viper, bonsai, quantum. Install those from clockwork.
If you need steps explained a little better than post, but don't do anything you are unsure of, cause you don't want to turn your phone into a paper weight.
swanysto said:
For future reference, this post should go in the Question and Answers section.
That being said, DK17 is an older leak, therefore support for it is going to be minimal. It also wasn't around all that long, so devs didn't spend a huge amount of time on it. The DK28 roms are going to be more stable.
If I were you I would go to this thread : Return to Stock
- Once your phone is back to stock, root it again like you did the first time using the one click.
- Download and install the DK28 modem and pit file using Odin. Should be the same steps you took to install the DK17 modem and pit.
- Then download one of the DK28 roms, i.e. viper, bonsai, quantum. Install those from clockwork.
If you need steps explained a little better than post, but don't do anything you are unsure of, cause you don't want to turn your phone into a paper weight.
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Will do. Thanks for your help.

[Q] DL09 Quick Questions

Hey everyone! I hate to take up another thread but i like to be as sure as possible when it comes to messing with ODIN, since from what i understand that is where most people have likely bricked their phone.
Currently im running sonofskywalkers 2.3 rom i believe with DI01. I want to update to the newest one, which from what i understand means i need to upgrade to DL09.
My question is they say not to flash 01 stuff to over 09, so do i need to completely revert back to stock to push the new stuff since the rom i am running currently is for 01. Or am i safe to go ahead and update the radio and stuff, and boot up and get into rom manager to download the newest rom?
Thanks for your patience community and quick and helpful responses.
You are fine flashing over what you have, the issues mainly come up when you don't flash all the parts together (ROM, kernel, modem).
As far as Odin goes, as long as you use the PDA function, and not the PHONE function, you will be fine.
Edit: BTW, are you running a voodoo kernel? If so, that needs to be disabled before proceeding
For one, make sure voodoo is disabled if its on your kernal. If thats okay, then I would just odin this and then try to find a root method that would work. Or instead of rooting your stock, just flash a rooted rom onto your phone after the full odin.
BTW if you do want to keep stock, know that it can be a pain to get root to work. For some people it can be annoyingly hard, while others are able to use something simple such as the one click root. I was able to get one click to work, but it varies. If something goes wrong, you can always just re-odin the full package again.
I thought i might add here that you mentioned reading not to flash di01 stuff over dl09.
What that means is after you odin the dl09 upgrade you should no longer flash roms, kernels, themes and such that are not dl09. Flashing a di01 kernel would not work once you upgrade to dl09.
Hope this helps.
Have fun
Sent from my dl09 fascinate through xda app.

[Q] Rooted Fascinate ended up with incorrect kernel... *sigh*

It's really a shame to start off in a place with a post that has someone mad at themselves for performing a soft brick on their relatively new Verizon Samsung Fascinate. I have to admit I love the phone, but after seeing some videos about DarkyMod I was so impressed I felt compelled to try it.
All I've done, far as I know, is Rooted the phone, but I also used Odin and apparently flashed the incorrect kernel. So what happens now is when I power on my Fascinate, I get a Galaxy S (GT-i9000) screen. At this point, the phone reboots. I know I'm an idiot for having used the wrong Odin kernel, but after attempting to decipher the post in the Darky's installation for "first timers" I apparently choose the incorrect kernel.
At any rate, I suppose I could ask for an experienced modder for the right kernel, the one that would allow me to perform the flash after I had installed the ROM Manager, etc.. But I doubt that would help. What I'm looking for is a file which has been removed from the forums here, and was originally in someone's Dropbox account.
I believe that the file that I'm looking for is the "Stock-i500-VZW-Kernel.tar.md5"... I might be incorrect, as I had mentioned I believed I had successfully "rooted" the phone, but when I used Odin to flash the kernel, I think that's where I went wrong. Can anyone help me find this file? Or should I get the modified kernel, which will allow me to perform the backups and then the flashing to this mod? Thanks ahead of time, I do apologize for the length of the post.
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T.C.
Samsung Fascinate (Verizon) DL09
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=867648
thats full d101 thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885262
thats full dj05 thread
both should be able to get you back to stock through odin then you can restart what you did. personally i keep both handy since i already had to use them due to an error that cause the phone to freeze up completely at the samsung logo. hope that helps
Thank you kdaz!
I'll give that download a shot real fast and see what happens. I'm assuming you've modded/rooted your Samsung Fascinate? Which of those Odin kernels did you use to successfully start changing things? I never did get past the "update.zip" part, it always came back with an error.
Thanks for taking the time to write a response, I really feel bad to post and have my first ever be a soft bricked phone, haha!
Quick thank you...
After looking all over the forums here, and elsewhere... I did find what I was looking for, though I didn't manage to restore the kernel and save my settings, I did unbrick the phone by reapplying the DL01 firmware with the Odin software. The forums here were a huge help, and I just wanted to say thanks!
haha glad you got it working. yes i have rooted and modded mine. got it last thursday brand new and was modding it on friday when i got back from vacation. friday night i feared that i had totally bricked it but luckily found both of those files on the forums. i believe i used the dl05 one then imediately updated to the dl09 radio and now running blaze voodoo kernel clocked at 1.2ghz and i honestly forget what rom lol waiting to use aosp
Thank god these phones are so easy to unbrick with Odin. Almost impossible to truly brick, though sometimes you might lose some data here and there or it won't save your data etc. That's why you might need to odin the full stock rom more than once
Thanks for the responses guys, kudos!
I had really hoped to start using Darky's ROM but it turned out that I didn't have the right modem file, or at least, that's what Darky said. At any rate I was kind of curious which custom ROMs you guys are using and why? The names alone should be sufficient, there's so much information here on these forums.
I admit I'm worried to reflash but at the same time, I know how to do it and if something goes wrong I just use Odin and apply DL01, or whatever the original ROM is called. Any thoughts about good and fast custom ROMs on the VZW Fascinate, guys?
Look for the full DL09 Odin, DI01 is really old and DJ05 was killed inside VZ before it was ever released to the general public.
As you have discovered, the Fascinate is its own animal and you cannot flash stuff made for other Galaxy S phones to it unless you feel like breaking your phone on purpose. Most of us are running one derivative or another of DL09 that has been hacked up in various ways to remove the stock bloatware, add root/themes, add new functionality into the kernel, etc. Some of us are using AOSP or CyanogenMod froyo-based roms which (still) have many/most things broken. We are finally about to have official updates to 2.2 and that is the missing piece that was needed to get full custom development working. Big changes will be coming before we know it.
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I had just read earlier that there was a Froyo leak, I'll be really curious to see whether or not it speeds things up or not. It sounds like the custom ROMs are here for our VZW Fascinate but what I'm really looking (and waiting for like everyone else) is just Froyo. I'm grateful to everyone here who reached out and helped.
I'm not sure if my rooting days are done, but I got pretty scared when I thought I'd bricked this thing. Can't thank you guys, and the community, enough.
im currently running OTB ul1300 kernel which has the voltage turned down and processor speed of 1.3ghz and im currently running the dl09 supah clean rom. was running kaoscinate yesterday but missed being able to use my camera. the flashablility of this phone is great..i love just switching roms and kernels almost completely at will. cant wait until they get the leaked froyo out to use but im enjoying trying everything else until then.
tclore77 said:
I had just read earlier that there was a Froyo leak, I'll be really curious to see whether or not it speeds things up or not.
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If you really want a boost in your phone speed, you should look into getting custom ROMs and kernels, not Froyo. There are a bunch of kernels out there that are overclocked (and even undervolted, to save battery life too) that will significantly improve your performance.
The best thing you can do with your phone is to get yourself a custom ROM - something like Blackhole 3.0 by sonofskywalker or SuperClean 0.4. Those will get rid of the bloatware crap that Verizon puts on your phone, and (more importantly) change the default search from that P.O.S. Bing back to Google.

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