[Q] Help Installing Custom Roms - Fascinate General

I am rooted. I was attempting to install the AOSP Magic rom on my Samsung Fascinate. I downloaded the .zip to my sdcard, booted into cwm recovery, made a nandroid backup, selected to install the .zip file from my sdcard and then it starts and freezes,
my screen shows:
Clockwork Mod Recovery v2.5.1.0
-- Installing: SDCARD: /AOSP Magic Fascinate V 0.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
*the progress bar at the bottom doesnt move at all*
i end up having to do a battery pull to reboot my phone. I had the same problem trying to load custom roms on my DX too. If anyone could help that would be awesome. Thanks

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CWM not working

I have been having issues with CWM on my Fascinate for about 2 weeks now. Whenever I try to flash anything via CWM I get this message:
Samsung Recovery Utils
- for BML -
reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
The "reboot system now" is highlighted and I cannot do anything to select apply update.zip
On the bottom part of the screen it says:
Install from package...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted
Now I have flashed back to D101 and did the ota update to DL09, and flashed the CWM via odin posted on a thread from the android central forum, it is basically a version of CWM for DL05 and DL09. (can't post outside links so I havent posted enough in this forum).
I have tried to apply the update.zip but whenever I do that, after about 25% of the way through it goes back to the error.
I have completely run out of ideas and the people at the android central forums have as well. I have tried everything that I can think of but obviously I am not doing something right.
Can anyone give me some suggestions as to what I can do to try to resolve this issue? Or if there is a way to flash a rom and kernel without CWM. I really do not want to be stuck with stock Fascinate so anything would be appreciated.
Thank you
You have to go into CWM immediately after flashing in Odin, before booting up, and flash a new kernel. DL09 breaks CWM on the stock kernel
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
I had that same issue until a user on another forum informed me that right after flashing cwm, replace battery and go immediately into recovery mode, do not let the phone boot normally.
Now I am able to add kernels and roms to my hearts content.
I'm in a similar situation except my error comes while trying to back up my ROM.
I did root via pushing rage.bin via ADB
Then I used ODIN to put CWMrecovery.tar on the phone.
Flashed CWM via ROM Manager.
At this point I did a full backup with TiBu and did a ROM Backup via ROM Manager.
After that I froze bloatware, 'upgraded' to the Sywpe Beta and De-binged.
At about this point I realized that I had lost Haptic so I flashed the DL09 stock Kernel and that problem was solved. I thought I was good to go until I tried to do another backup via ROM Manager.
When I ran the backup I got the same error as the OP. I ended up in 2e recovery. Since I'm new to this I just chose reboot phone. I did some searching last night but all the posts I found dealt with people flashing custom ROMs and I was getting tired I called it a night with the plans to do more searching today but then I came across this post.
I reviewed my notes and saw the other thread about CWM Recover mode and I checked and I can't reboot into CWM Recovery (via ROM Man) either. I end up in Android (2e) recovery.
I saw the post above me and I need to search on these instructions so I understand this step better.
"I had that same issue until a user on another forum informed me that right after flashing cwm, replace battery and go immediately into recovery mode, do not let the phone boot normally."
I don't seem to be able to boot (up and down key = Power buttong) into any recovery.
It seems like I need to repush CWM via Odin and then reflash via Rom Man but I'm leaving for a trip tomorrow so I'll wait for some input before trying anything since the phone is functionally working.
I'm new to rooting phones so some help with this error would be appreciated.
ezas said:
I'm in a similar situation except my error comes while trying to back up my ROM.
My phone is updated OTA DL09. Then rooted via ADB. I installed ROM Manager and flashed CWM. Since then I've done the usual root stuff. I noticed that haptic was not working and I fixed that by flashing a stock DL09 kernel. I have not flashed a custom ROM.
After de binging yesterday I went todo a back up via ROM Manager and got the same error as the OP. I ended up in 2e recovery. I didn't want to really screw up my phone guessing so I just chose reboot phone.
I was going to do more searching tonight but came across this post first.
I have done two successful back ups via ROM Manager, so after reading this post I assume it's flashing the kernel that got me to this error.
I'm new to rooting phones so some help with this error would be appreciated.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
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I don't use custom roms on my phone but from what I'm gathering on this...
You will need to put it back to DL09 stock...
Flash CWM via Odin..
http://forum.androidcentral.com/ver...s-hacks/54659-how-rooting-your-fascinate.html
Post 4 here will tell you how to do it.
After flashing CWM you will need to put your phone into recovery right away instead of letting the normal rom load. You will then flash over another kernel using CWM and that is it.
List of kernels can be found here:
http://www.samsungfascinateforum.com/custom-roms/list-of-custom-dj05-kernels-for-verizon-fascinate/
I have never put a new kernel or rom on my phone but from what i've read this is the jist of it.
You shouldn't have to flash back to stock...
1. Download all necessary files and place on root of your SD card (nonstock kernel, update.zip)
Edit: also add in the superuser and busybox zips, and flash those after kernel (step 5) and this will give you root back if you lost it updating
2. Flash modified CWM .tar with Odin
3. Replace battery and boot directly into recovery by holding both volume buttons down while powering on
4. Once in recovery, apply update.zip to get into CWM
5. Flash new kernel
6. Reboot, enjoy
Kevin and Rob
I followed the instructions to the letter over at AndroidCentral (including flashing busybox_su) and I'm back up and running with Haptic feedback and I'm watching a ROM backup via ROM Manager as I type this. I have not done a lot of testing yet but everything seems to be working fine.
Thanks for all the help.
Kevin Gossett said:
You have to go into CWM immediately after flashing in Odin, before booting up, and flash a new kernel. DL09 breaks CWM on the stock kernel
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
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Just did that and after I select Install zip from SD car, the screen goes black. When I press the home button it goes back to the green list but when I select anything from there, the screen goes black again.
I have tried flashing back to stock, updating to DL09 and flashing cwm again, but same issue.
OK I am getting really tired of dealing with this. Nothing I try works. I am just going to give up on the idea of installing roms and kernels on my fascinate. I have no idea what the problem is and nobody knows either.
Thanks for all those that helped.
When in CWM the home button turns the screen off. Use the back button or power button to select
Kevin Gossett said:
When in CWM the home button turns the screen off. Use the back button or power button to select
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Shh, I had no idea about that. I assumed since in order to get to cement recovery you had to press home key that that is what you use while in recovery. Everything works now, thank you.
ok, I'm ready to sell this damn Fascinate on Craigslist for a peanut butter sandwich. I'm miffed with getting CWM working. I have pushed the updated version onto the phone via ODIN, immediately booted into recovery (got the red recovery), and it won't mount my SD card. I had a similar problem in green recovery - it could see my SD card, but wouldn't show me all the files - including the download folder. So I couldn't flash anything. I've tried this 100 different ways. There's nothing wrong with the SD card. It reads fine in the phone, files working other than CWM. Please help. I'm stuck on stock. Have mercy.
gadgetmom88 said:
ok, I'm ready to sell this damn Fascinate on Craigslist for a peanut butter sandwich. I'm miffed with getting CWM working. I have pushed the updated version onto the phone via ODIN, immediately booted into recovery (got the red recovery), and it won't mount my SD card. I had a similar problem in green recovery - it could see my SD card, but wouldn't show me all the files - including the download folder. So I couldn't flash anything. I've tried this 100 different ways. There's nothing wrong with the SD card. It reads fine in the phone, files working other than CWM. Please help. I'm stuck on stock. Have mercy.
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Download updated CWM at this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=942021
Fixed my CWM problems.
That is the file I used. Relief
Tried both through Odin and loading onto phone. No dice.
That is the file I used. Relief
Tried both through Odin and loading onto phone. No dice.
the home key always turns the screen off, u have to hit search button to turn on and go back
OK, just to make sure I'm not crazy, I tried again. First I downloaded the SuperClean 2.2 update to my SD card. I re-downloaded the updated update.zip file and put it at the root of my SD card. I flashed DL09.tar.md5 via Odin to get back to stock. That completed with no problem. I flashed the EB01 radio, no problem. Flashed the updated CWM. Immediately booted into recovery (red). Attempted to Apply update.zip. Errored out. Attempted to apply update from SD card. Here's the error I'm getting:
-- Install from SDcard...
Finding update package...
E:Can't mount/dev/block/mmcblk1p1 (or dev/block/mmcblk0)
(Invalid Argument)
E: Can't mount SDCard:Update.zip
Installation aborted
gadgetmom88 said:
OK, just to make sure I'm not crazy, I tried again. First I downloaded the SuperClean 2.2 update to my SD card. I re-downloaded the updated update.zip file and put it at the root of my SD card. I flashed DL09.tar.md5 via Odin to get back to stock. That completed with no problem. I flashed the EB01 radio, no problem. Flashed the updated CWM. Immediately booted into recovery (red). Attempted to Apply update.zip. Errored out. Attempted to apply update from SD card. Here's the error I'm getting:
-- Install from SDcard...
Finding update package...
E:Can't mount/dev/block/mmcblk1p1 (or dev/block/mmcblk0)
(Invalid Argument)
E: Can't mount SDCard:Update.zip
Installation aborted
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I think I see what your issue is. The red CWM that you loaded via ODIN installs onto the phone itself. You no longer need an update.zip file containing CWM on your sdcard. As long as you have successfully booted into red CWM, your next step is to do a full wipe, and then choose the "install zip from sdcard" option. You should then be able browse your sdcard and select the zip file containing the rom.
DO NOT rename the zip file containing the rom to update.zip and then select the "apply update.zip" option, as that will definitely not work. That option expects to find the CWM recovery app in the update.zip file, and errors out if it's anything else.
Posted from my EB01 SuperClean Fascinate with Voodoo
Oh, and make sure you have the most recent new CWM file from jt1134. The post from him that had the first fixed CWM I think may have required an update.zip file, but the current, updated files in it do not. If you're not sure, download the latest one from that post for Odin, and flash it from Odin again. You will them no longer need update.zip for sure.
Posted from my EB01 SuperClean Fascinate with Voodoo
Roblovesbox said:
I don't use custom roms on my phone but from what I'm gathering on this...
You will need to put it back to DL09 stock...
Flash CWM via Odin..
http://forum.androidcentral.com/ver...s-hacks/54659-how-rooting-your-fascinate.html
Post 4 here will tell you how to do it.
After flashing CWM you will need to put your phone into recovery right away instead of letting the normal rom load. You will then flash over another kernel using CWM and that is it.
List of kernels can be found here:
http://www.samsungfascinateforum.com/custom-roms/list-of-custom-dj05-kernels-for-verizon-fascinate/
I have never put a new kernel or rom on my phone but from what i've read this is the jist of it.
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Awesome, thanks for the links.

Cannot install .zip with CWM

I keep getting this error message:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Copying files...
E:Failure at line 2:
copy_dir package:system SYSTEM:
Installation aborted.
This happens with any .zip I try to install in CWM. I even flashed the new CWM through ROM manager and it still won't work. I've been trying to flash a new kernel with no success, but it also won't install themes or other roms. Any advice would help because I would love to flash DL30 later today if I can get this fixed (without having to use ODIN and flash to stock). I also tried clearing the cache and nothing changed still.
Thanks.
Did you install CWM correctly? (Flashed via ODIN 1st, then through ROM Manager?)
And you are sure you are in Clockwork Recovery (green screen)??
Finally, can you open the zip file through Root Explorer? You might just have a bad .zip file, although unlikely, if you say every .zip file you tried is failing.. but just double check..
Yes I know CW worked because I've installed several roms and kernels beforehand. The problem started after I installed the Blazed v2.2 kernel by sirgatez a few days ago. I noticed a slight lag on the lockscreen so i tried to install a different kernel but can't.
samething happened to me today. i reverted back to stock and re installed every thing. you have to use odin its not that hard at all to use. just open up odin, take out battery, hold down volume down, let odin recognise it, and flash wht ever you need.
Yeah I realized that was possible I was just hoping to avoid doing that because I just wanted to re-flash a kernel for now, and possible try out Froyo later. But if no one has another solution I'll probably just flash to DL09 through Odin and go straight to DL30 from that.

[Q] Rom Install abort

After having rooted my Fascinate and installing ClockWork Mod Recovery, Rom Manager Premium, and Titanium Backup, I cannot get ROMs to download to my SD. I was only successful in getting one ROM on my card and as newbie I don't know why. Please provide list of settings to accomplish downloading to SD, Also when trying to install ROMs when booted to ClockWork Mod Recovery, phone displays:
In yellow:
--Install from package...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
In red:
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted
Please help
diver47591 said:
After having rooted my Fascinate and installing ClockWork Mod Recovery, Rom Manager Premium, and Titanium Backup, I cannot get ROMs to download to my SD. I was only successful in getting one ROM on my card and as newbie I don't know why. Please provide list of settings to accomplish downloading to SD, Also when trying to install ROMs when booted to ClockWork Mod Recovery, phone displays:
In yellow:
--Install from package...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
In red:
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted
Please help
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Random, but did you flash the correct modem first?
Are you sure that you are in clockwork recovery and not the Samsung recovery? Have you flashed the correct clockwork through Odin? You need to have the odin flashed clockwork recovery to be able to install test zips. If you are trying to flash a froyo rom you will need to flash the red (voodoo) clockwork recovery.
Can you describe what steps that you have taken when clockwork was installed and what Rom you are trying to download/install. Thanks!
Install ROM abort
Frustrated and bummed. Would it cause problems or damage my phone to root phone again and re-install Odin 1.3, ClockWork Mod Recovery (voodoo or non voodoo?)? Already installed ROM Manager Premium and Titanium Back-up from Mkt.
Lost!
diver47591 said:
Frustrated and bummed. Would it cause problems or damage my phone to root phone again and re-install Odin 1.3, ClockWork Mod Recovery (voodoo or non voodoo?)? Already installed ROM Manager Premium and Titanium Back-up from Mkt.
Lost!
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Why don't you just do the all in one eb01 Odin? Then you don't have to even mess with clockwork, it's super easy. Look for it in the development section
Sent from my rooted froyo Fascinate

[Q] Radio update - rebooted to static picture

Hi
I have recently had my HTC Wildfire rooted after the fantastic AlpharevX contribution.
I've played around with different ROMs, and since I experienced problems with GPS in CM 7.1 RC1, I decided to go for a Radio update.
I have CWM recovery 3.2.0.0, which according to this general Wildfire thread is not compatible with flashing the current radio versions.
I therefore downloaded the Radio zip-file, copied it to my SD root dir and started ROM Manager and selected update ROM from SD card.
I checked "Backup current ROM" and "Wipe Dalvik cache" and pressed OK to the different dialog boxes.
It then rebooted to a black screen with the little green Android and a warning sign with an exclamation mark in it.
It has just stayed there for more than 10 minutes now.
I read somewhere that flashing radio can be riscy, and also that one must have patience and not interrupt anything. Therefore I haven't dared touching it without seeking advice...
What should I do? Am I supposed to press anything to continue, or should I try to turn it off (either using power button or by battery removal)?
Kind regards, Martin
UPDATE: I lost patience and decided to click on the different buttons. By clicking the power button, it displayed that I had entered CWM Recovery 3.2.0.0 and the log states:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E: failed to seek in /cache/update.zip (Invalid argument)
E: signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
I have just rebooted for now... Is it somehow possible to have two different CWM Recovery versions installed, such that I can boot directly into 3.2.0.0 and maybe enter 2.5.x.x. from ROM Manager?
you must flash clockworkmod recovery in rom manager then click run in recovery mode (second option) in rom manager then phone will reboot and got temporary CWM 2.5.0.7 and you can flash radio in this version
ziemjak said:
you must flash clockworkmod recovery in rom manager then click run in recovery mode (second option) in rom manager then phone will reboot and got temporary CWM 2.5.0.7 and you can flash radio in this version
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Thanks a lot...
I just updated the radio.
Now I also now how to flash Froyo custom ROMS. CWM 3.2 only allowed me to flash Gingerbread ROMs.
moderator pls close thread problem solved
Hi since we are at it, I also have a question about radios...
My Bluetooth used to work just fine on my htc stock ROM before switching to CM 7.0.3, I could both send and receive files from my mac.... well the thing is I can only receive them now, I can't get my wildfire to send anything to my mac! (already tried the app from the market, I think it's called Bluetooth File Transfer)
Anyway do you think a radio upgrade or in my case downgrade could fix this? I currently have 13.55.55.24H_3.35.20.10.

[Q] Iconia won't boot past ACER screen?!?!

Hi Guys,
Firstly, the specs:
-Tab is rooted (using Gingerbreak)
-Tab has CWM Recovery installed
-Tab is on ROM - ACER_A500_1.139.05_COM_GEN1
-Tab is on Kernel - unity_V3_picasso_acer (Due to my idiocy)
-Tab is on OS - 3.0.1
Now, the story:
My A500 (stock 3.0.1) was not receiving the OTA update to 3.1 so I jumped on these forums and began reading... I decided that I wanted to flash to the Virtuous Picasso ROM so, after rooting and installing CWM without issue, I then downloaded the Virtuous_Picasso_v1.1.0.zip and followed the video found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1129826
but i got this error when i 'choose zip from sdcard'
-- Installing: /sdcard/Virtuous_Picasso_v1.1.0.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:Can't open /sdcard/Virtuous_Picasso_v1.1.0.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
I tried loads of stuff (flashing other roms and kernels) but I kept getting this error. Out of frustration I tried formatting the sdfcard (which deleted my backup) and flashing the unity_V3_picasso_acer kernel and it actually worked.
So after flashing the sdcard again I tried Virtuous_Picasso_v1.1.0.zip and 'worked'. But now for some reason it wont even boot past the ACER screen (I can still boot into CWM Recovery).
PLEASE HELP!!!
ps. This is my first post on xda, let me know if i have/haven't given enough/too much info!
A quick list:
Did you wipe the tablet before you installed the new rom? If no then do so now and repeat the process.
Did you check md5 sums? If no check them now.
Did you try using a different SD or an USB drive?
Format /system and /flexrom from "mounts and storage" menu in CWR. Then do a full wipe and reinstall the rom
Sent from my HTC Sensation using XDA App
thanks guys
had to format the /system and /flexrom and then use a usb drive instead the sd card..
you guys are awesome!
when you CHANGE roms or kernels wiping cache and dalvik cache will usually prevent this. If you are just upgrading the same rom/kernel to a newer version you shouldn't have to wipe. Unless the dev tells you to in his/her post

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