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The Easiest Guide on Earth for Flashing ROMs on to your SGS i9000
I dont really post all that much here, actually this is my first post but I love all the work everyone is doing here and wanted to be helpful in some way.
My contribution are in thousands in porn boards, so bear with me if I sound off topic or horny.
Here it is.
If you mess this up:
1. You probably need to stop jerking off and give it another try.
2. I am not responsible for any damages, even if it was my posts on other boards on which you were jerking off.
DISCLAIMER:
I AM NOT AN EXPERT IN ANY OF THIS. I HAVENT DEVELOPED ANY OF THIS, SO THANKS TO THOSE DRUNK HIGH PROGRAMMERS (LOVE Y'ALL). THROUGH THIS GUIDE ONE BLIND PERSON IS TRYING TO GUIDE MANY BLIND PEOPLE (BUT THIS SHOULD WORK)
I learnt this after bricking my phone. Thanks to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814091
Before you start, remember:
1. If the phone is doing something, dont interrupt, fiddle or turn it off - its rude. (oh and it will f*** you up big time)
2. Dont EVER EVER EVER open any zip / tar file unless this guide has told you to. If you do, delete that file and redownload it.
3. The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step
Device:
SAMSUNG GALAXY S i9000 sold in ASIA (the tiny continent next to europe)
Running on JP6 Firmware, 2.2 Froyo STOCK - not rooted / modded.
ROM
The ROM used in this guide is by Darkyy (Amazing developer and architect, bad at making guides )
Its called "Darky's v8.0 Gingerbread Edition"
DOWNLOADS TO DO BEFORE STARTING:
Download the following files and keep em ready. Dont get confused reading all the names, its actually very simple.
FILES:
0. Z4 One click root setup file for your phone (Attached)
1. Samsung USB drivers (this is 32 bit one, google 64 bit)
**ttp:// drivers . softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-USB-Driver-for-Windows-x86 . shtml
2. Darkyy's ROM (i.e. the main image file) - **ttp://www . multiupload . com/SHPR3TXLYB
3. ROM manager application for your phone (available in market)
STEPS:
0. Fire up your phone and go to Settings > Applications > "Unknown sources" must be checked / ON, if it isnt, turn it on. Then, scroll down in the same menu and go to Development > USB Debugging and make sure it is also checked / ON.
1. Extract on your PC and then copy the contents of "z4root.1.3.0.zip" to your phone and run it using a file manager ("Astro file manager" - install from Market / gay "My files" which is pre-installed on your phone by gay Samsung)
2. It will ask your permission to proceed with installation, press next and wait for it to say "Successfully installed". Then press "Close". Then go to the application and run it. It will give you two options - 1. Temporary root or 2. Permanent root. Select PERMANENT ROOT.
- now the phone will start to act funny and turn off without warning, reminding you of your wife. It will then restart and act a little more funny before starting up as normal again. -
3. Connect your phone to the PC, copy the ROM (which is the 200mb zip file) on the phone memory (not your external SD card). Also, install "Samsung USB drivers.exe" (Not needed if you have gay "Kies" already installed. )
4. Install "ROM Manager" from Market.
5. Now run the ROM manager and select first "Flash ClockWorkMod Recovery", it will be the first option from the top. Select "SAMSUNG GALAXY I9000" from the menu that follows. It will begin downloading a file.
- look for a download progress bar just below the notification bar at the top. If the download freezes for some reason, feel free to exit and re do the same process. -
6. In this same application there will be an option "Install ROM from SD card", select this option, it will show you your internal memory, now scroll down to the copied 200mb zip file and select it. Click yes / whatever to make it proceed.
- The phone will restart, go through some matrix command prompt ****e that will eventually start you up to a new animation, it will take around 5 mins for that animation to go away. Voila! - Your phone is running on Custom software! -
This guide will work for many ROMs you get off the interent, just dont be a **** - download only custom / original fw that is actually made for your phone (SGS i9000).
You will read a lot about OCLF / One click lag fix / Lag fixes - DO NOT INSTALL THEM. Darky's ROM comes preinstalled with it. To activate Lag Fix on your newly installed ROM, you will need to restart your phone in recovery mode, use the volume rocker keys to navigate to "VOODOO lag fix" after the phone restarts, and enable it from there. And then reboot using the same console. Then a creepy voice will tell you that your phone will self destruct in 2 mins, wait... wait... and done! After 4-5 mins the phone will boot up normally.
Another thing - If you brick your phone, follow this video
www . youtube . com/ watch?v=D0aoabVtPJ8
its as easy as monkey see, monkey do. Trust me, I did it in 10 minutes.
Enjoy. And thank me if you like the pics I post. (You pervert )
Looks good.
Maybe you can consider adding an FAQ or a guide for those who think they have "bricked" their phones (e.g. re-flashing stock firmware and so forth).
Anyway, good guide, looks simple enough to follow for newbies.
splish2010 said:
Looks good.
Maybe you can consider adding an FAQ or a guide for those who think they have "bricked" their phones (e.g. re-flashing stock firmware and so forth).
Anyway, good guide, looks simple enough to follow for newbies.
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I actually want to know how one does it. I dont know how to reflash stock fw, or where to download it from etc.
Darkyy's ROM is addictive. Very addictive. I dont think I'll go to another stock version of SGS, ever.
reflux21 said:
I actually want to know how one does it. I dont know how to reflash stock fw, or where to download it from etc.
Darkyy's ROM is addictive. Very addictive. I dont think I'll go to another stock version of SGS, ever.
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It is very addictive indeed, I love it! There's firmware all over the place, essentially all you need to do is pick up an older official firmware such as XXJPM and flash it via Odin in Download mode again. If users seem to experience that problem maybe I'll hook you up with a little guide.
I'm just wondering why do you use Z24 root and then use another root method after? why not just use CF root. For users still on 2.1 they can just put clockkworkMod update.zip on there phone and load up recovery 2e , flash update.zip then flash Darky's from there. You also only linked to the JP5 CF root when there are multiple versions ;p not everyone is running JP5.
Another way to if your already on 2.2/2.2.1 is to just flash Speedmod with odin and then just use CWM from there since its built into the kernel.
Not saying your method will not work just seems longer then it has to be ;p.
Samdroid_G_S said:
I'm just wondering why do you use Z24 root and then use another root method after? why not just use CF root. For users still on 2.1 they can just put SlockworkMod update.zip on there phone and load up recovery 2e , flash update.zip then flash darky's from there.
Another way to if your already on 2.2/2.2.1 is to just flash Speedmod with odin and then just use CWM from there since its built into the kernel.
Not saying your method will not work just seems longer then it has to be ;p.
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+1
7.5, jpy, k12k bm 500hz.
splish2010 said:
It is very addictive indeed, I love it! There's firmware all over the place, essentially all you need to do is pick up an older official firmware such as XXJPM and flash it via Odin in Download mode again. If users seem to experience that problem maybe I'll hook you up with a little guide.
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Samdroid_G_S said:
I'm just wondering why do you use Z24 root and then use another root method after? why not just use CF root. For users still on 2.1 they can just put SlockworkMod update.zip on there phone and load up recovery 2e , flash update.zip then flash darky's from there.
Another way to if your already on 2.2/2.2.1 is to just flash Speedmod with odin and then just use CWM from there since its built into the kernel.
Not saying your method will not work just seems longer then it has to be ;p.
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I did all this, so I didnt want to change anything, and btw, I didnt understand a word of that line except darky's.
If you think this works, then Im going to let it remain unaltered. Lets the asses do the extra work. Serves em right
reflux21 said:
I did all this, so I didnt want to change anything, and btw, I didnt understand a word of that line except darky's.
If you think this works, then Im going to let it remain unaltered. Lets the asses do the extra work. Serves em right
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I was saying if the user is already on 2.1 (eclair) firmware, then this means they already have recovery 2e, recovery 2 e is what is needed to get CWM working. From there they could just skip the CF-Root just install Z24 Root and Rom manager and install Darky's from there and skip the whole Odin step. Or they could Just download CWM and install it in recovery 2e as a Update.zip, then use CWM recovery to install Darky's.
If your on 2.2/2.2.1 (froyo) then you can just flash Speedmod with Odin install Rom manger and install Darky's or just boot into Recovery once you have speedmod installed and install Darky's from there using Update from SD.
Samdroid_G_S said:
I was saying if the user is already on 2.1 (eclair) firmware, then this means they already have recovery 2e, recovery 2 e is what is needed to get CWM working. From there they could just skip the CF-Root just install Z24 Root and Rom manager and install Darky's from there and skip the whole Odin step. Or they could Just download CWM and install it in recovery 2e as a Update.zip, then use CWM recovery to install Darky's.
If your on 2.2/2.2.1 (froyo) then you can just flash Speedmod with Odin install Rom manger and install Darky's or just boot into Recovery once you have speedmod installed and install Darky's from there using Update from SD.
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Yes sir... I kinda understand what you're saying now... So will redo the above texts in some time...
I kinda had a doubt I was rooting twice, but expected someone to point that out if it was the case
reflux21 said:
Yes sir... I kinda understand what you're saying now... So will redo the above texts in some time...
I kinda had a doubt I was rooting twice, but expected someone to point that out if it was the case
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In your guide you are rooting your phone twice, Once with Z4 root then again using odin and flashing CF "ROOT".
Redone!
Thanks for the guidance!
Now if someone can make it sticky...
This guide seems so simple to use. I feel like im missing something. Right now im rooted on JL2 i9000m. I installed ROM Manager earlier today and flashed Clockworkmod from the menu. The next step really is only downloading darky's rom and adding it to my SD then Flash from sd? seems way to simple
or guides have like 38 steps!
BottleB said:
This guide seems so simple to use. I feel like im missing something. Right now im rooted on JL2 i9000m. I installed ROM Manager earlier today and flashed Clockworkmod from the menu. The next step really is only downloading darky's rom and adding it to my SD then Flash from sd? seems way to simple
or guides have like 38 steps!
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Your next step would be flashing a kernel that has 2e recoveryand cwm such as hardcores kernel if you have not already done so if you have then use cwm to install Darky's rom.
This guide will only work if your coming from a 2.1 rom. JL2 is a 2.2 rom that has 3e recovery you need 2e recovery for cwm to work like I said Hardcores kernel will get you that, once you have cwm just put Darky's rom on your sd, load up cwm recovery and install darkys from there.
Sent from my I9000m using XDA's app.
Samdroid_G_S said:
Your next step would be flashing a kernel that has 2e recovery and cwm if you have not already done so then use cwm to install Darky's rom.
Sent from my I9000m using XDA's app.
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2e kernel is flashed using odin right? and do any of the stock firmwares have this (2e)? making this odin free as possible
BottleB said:
2e kernel is flashed using odin right? and do any of the stock firmwares have this (2e)? making this odin free as possible
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Yes but your on JL2 witch has the .sbl (secondary boot loader) update so flashing back to jh2 or another 2.1 firmware will not work unless its a full rom with the sbl included. This is why I recomend using odin and just flashing hardcores kernel then you can use rom manager or cwm to install darky's from there. Installing hardcoes kernel you will still keep all your current apps nothing will change except the kernel.
Sent from my I9000m using XDA's app.
this guide is not that clear and easy as it should be, sorry.
needs review ...
Samdroid_G_S said:
Yes but your on JL2 witch has the .sbl (secondary boot loader) update so flashing back to jh2 or another 2.1 firmware will not work unless its a full rom with the sbl included. This is why I recomend using odin and just flashing hardcores kernel then you can use rom manager or cwm to install darky's from there. Installing hardcoes kernel you will still keep all your current apps nothing will change except the kernel.
Sent from my I9000m using XDA's app.
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thanks a bunch dude!
Sent from my GT-I9000M using XDA App
Hi, I have tried z4root and SuperOneClick. But both dont seem to work, they freeze like mid-way. Z4ROOT gets stuck with the loading sign continuing to spin, but I have seen videos when it takes like 30 seconds. SuperOneClick gets stuck on Waiting for Device.... AND YES, I have tried these methods with USB Debugging checked.
I have, however, NOT tried the traditional update.zip/reinstall packages method. Because I cannot find a thread that confirms that works for froyo 2.2 (KA6).
I have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870480 (and if someone could walk me through ^ that process, it'd be nice)
but in order for me to continue with those steps, i need to root my phone, which I cant.
thanks.
have you not seen this thread? it's in the SAME SECTION that you just posted in.
look up aio vibrant toolbox... does errything nice and easy
I would just ODIN back to stock 2.1 and root with the update.zip... your choice, nice to have choices.
s15274n said:
I would just ODIN back to stock 2.1 and root with the update.zip... your choice, nice to have choices.
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or odin a stock rom thats prerooted
alright thanks, ill try it out and let you guys know.
geoffcorey said:
have you not seen this thread? it's in the SAME SECTION that you just posted in.
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i alrdy told you that superoneclick doesnt work for me
have u tried using 1 click root yet
crazyreefa said:
have u tried using 1 click root yet
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thanks ill try that
People love to micro-mod without reading and just look like idiots...
Odin back to 2.1 and then use superoneclick.
fragmentttt said:
Hi, I have tried z4root and SuperOneClick. But both dont seem to work, they freeze like mid-way. Z4ROOT gets stuck with the loading sign continuing to spin, but I have seen videos when it takes like 30 seconds. SuperOneClick gets stuck on Waiting for Device.... AND YES, I have tried these methods with USB Debugging checked.
I have, however, NOT tried the traditional update.zip/reinstall packages method. Because I cannot find a thread that confirms that works for froyo 2.2 (KA6).
I have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870480 (and if someone could walk me through ^ that process, it'd be nice)
but in order for me to continue with those steps, i need to root my phone, which I cant.
thanks.
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i know the feeling, i was having issues with SuperOneClick, worked for 3 hours on this. http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/Samsung-Vibrant/How-Do-i-Root-my-2-2-Vibrant/td-p/709625 helped me out a bunch.
the traditional update.zip doesnt work until you get a new recovery mode installed.
i'll run thru his steps with my comments.
1. also make sure you are up to date on .NET
2. i ran this with both exploits, both times busybox didnt install (not enough space on system)
3.for step 6 it may be easier to unzip the 3e_recovery zip
4. i was a little confused as to where to put things, so i removed my micro SD card, and then put it on the "root" of the vibrant after mounting it.
5.and install it, i used it to figure out if i had "enough" root.
6. i installed a bunch of file browers trying to access system/bin, in the end my request for superuser wasn't popping up until i installed "superuser" from the market, then i used root explorer to do the rest.
7. i got lost trying to find this folder, its /res and /efs
8. more or less ignore what superoneclick says after you click the button, until it finishes.
9.install.bat is the one
10.i didnt do this
11. i had the install.bat send me into recovery mode and i reinstalled the packages
12. with any luck you should be there.
other notes: i installed busybox from the market, and used it to check to see if i had enough root. make sure busybox installs correctly before step 8.
also i ignored the instructions about turning on and off usb debugging, on my vibrant i could only turn it on and off if usb wasn't plugged in.
hopefully this helps!
- want to root my galaxy s (or w.e its called so i can dl free aps and stuff)
- think my firmware version is 2.1 it says 2.1.update1 or something
- i'm from australia
- need a simple, straightforward guide
i have read all the stickies
please help
plzhelpme said:
- want to root my galaxy s (or w.e its called so i can dl free aps and stuff)
- think my firmware version is 2.1 it says 2.1.update1 or something
- i'm from australia
- need a simple, straightforward guide
i have read all the stickies
please help
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First Get your selft updated to 2.2 or 2.2.1 if available.
1) then look for CF-Root in xda ...that will help you...
2) If not then install OCLF from Market and root it.
3) Use SuperOneClick ... Be sure to read manual first.
To elaborate a little on the last post....first try to update to 2.2 or 2.2.1 through your local service provider or by using Kies (available from Samsung, their official firmware updating tool). However Kies does not work in all regions and is very finicky, and you should research it here before you try to use it.
As for rooting, I rooted 2.2 directly using SuperOneClick but I believe it can be used for 2.1 as well. You can learn about it and downloaded here at XDA (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682). It is very simple and easy to use but be sure you read the entire thread about it and even watch the video included. Remember forewarned is forearmed.
If you then wish to install a lagfix without changing any other element of your software, then you can use OCLF from the Android Market. Look for it here on XDA and as always, read up on it before you use it. Some people feel that the Ext2 lagfix method OCLF uses is unsafe, but just as many people swear by it, so read up on it, and make your own choice. Lagfixes will often improve your user experience dramatically, especially on on stock firmwear.
Next, you may wish to flash a new kernel. Even more then swapping mods, kernels can bring some very impressive changes to your phone and is also essential if you wish to use Clockwork Mod for backing up and flashing your firmware. The best guide I have found for doing this the first time is put out by Hardcore, and his SpeedMod kernel is a great choice for new users. Find out all about it at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822756 and be sure to follow his instructions EXACTLY for best results.
If you decide you want to flash an entire new Mod, there I can't help you (haven't had the nerve to do it yet, but likely will once final Gingerbread mods are released), but there is plenty of great advice around here on that topic, seek and ye shall find.
Good luck
If you want to download paid apps for free you don't need root, you just need to find a place to download the apps from. Discussion of warez is not permitted on XDA though, so you better find yourself another place.
XlAfbk said:
If you want to download paid apps for free you don't need root, you just need to find a place to download the apps from. Discussion of warez is not permitted on XDA though, so you better find yourself another place.
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OP doesn't actually mention paid apps, they used the term "free apps"
We have a thread for aussies here mate, so come on in and ask friends ;-)
Bring flame proof budgies though LOL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934409
The majority of Android apps are free and on the market and downloadable on older versions of Android .
jje
ok when i open kies and click firmware update it says device cannot be updated
so what now
Virtualsk said:
2) If not then install OCLF from Market and root it.
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But he shouldn't use oclf as a lagfix i am sure you didn't want to suggest that i just wanted to emphesise it again....
@threadstarter read the sticky ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596 ) we mostly don't flash with kies we use heimdall or odin .
2.1 is a pos against the new very good 2.2.1 roms
Before flashing read more and test your 3btn combo
yea my 3-button-combo works
ok i used the superoneclick and have succesfuly rooted my phone thx guys
now wat do i do
plzhelpme said:
ok i used the superoneclick and have succesfuly rooted my phone thx guys
now wat do i do
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You can for example install titanium backup and make a backup of your apps and backup your efs folder never know when you need it
Next i would suggest you reed about flashing and if you are comfortable with everything install a custom rom like darky's (beginner friendly) be aware of the risks and have fun with a much better phone
But I think my phone is still Android 2.1 as it says under Firmware version; 2.1-update1 this I obtained from the Settings->About phone.
do i need to update or something cos i still can't update via kies
2. Flashing stock firmwares.
--Why, when, where: You should usually do this if your phone doesn't work with your current firmware, if there is a new firmware out that might work better or if you just want to go to a stock firmware.
--Prerequisites: Odin, a stock firmware (from www.samfirmware.com for example).
NOTE: Apparently there are people that report that using Odin v1.3 might interrupt the flashing and leave you with a soft brick and that v1.7 doesn't have this problem. I have always used v1.3 and never had problems because of it, but if v1.3 isn't working for you, you might give v1.7 (or even heimdall) a try before giving up.
The steps to flashing a stock firmware are already described in a couple of other threads, like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818556
Nonetheless, here a quick sum-up of what you have to do:
2.1. Open up Odin.
2.2. Put your phone in the "Download mode" with the 3-button-combo (Volume Down + Home + Power).
2.3. Connect your phone to your computer (DO NOT CONNECT THE PHONE BEFORE OPENING ODIN OR THIS WILL NOT WORK).
2.4. Odin should recognize your phone and one of the "com" boxes should light up yellow. If this isn't the case, try repeating the previous steps and eventually connect your phone to another USB port.
2.5. Select your firmware in Odin.
2.5.1. --OPTIONAL-- If you want your phone to be like new, you can select "Re-Partition" in Odin, which will make it repartition your Internal SD. In this case you also have to use a .pit file (WARNING -- you will lose all of your installed applications and settings).
2.6. Take a deep breath and click the "Start" button.
2.7. Wait for the firmware to be flashed and for the device to be restarted.
2.8. You now have a stock firmware. If you also selected "Re-Partition" in Odin, all your programs and settings will be gone and your device will be like new.
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ok so that is what I am trying to do but when I go to the site I'm not sure which files I should download
I have already downloaded odin 1.8 so does this mean i download the 2.2 america/australia firmware for galaxy s ?
which is this one: I9000BVJJPD ## 512.PIT Version 2.2 2010 December DOWNLOAD 1 file select NO .PIT
from : http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i9000.htm
For those with NTT sc-02b. there is a new firmware available on KIES. it is 2.3.3. baseband sc02bomke3. i updated my phone but in my opinion, it kinda suck.
Works good for me. Its much smoother than the previous rom. But, i cant figure out how to root.
Tried super one click and the gingerbreak .apk. they just run forever.
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I just upgraded too.
Works good for me too (actually seems faster from the get-go and I like the new status bar design).
Unfortunately One Click Root is not working for me either.
There are some instructions on how to get it to work already on komugi.net but they are beyond my abilities.
Unfortunately XDA won't let me post direct links yet so here are the instructions copied directly from the site
In Japanese...
この画面を見た時は＼ｵﾜﾀ／と思ったのですが生きてました。
・やり方
1. アップデートのdecode済みファイルを入手する。
2. boot.bin と Sbl.bin を抜いてリパックする。カーネル単体のも作る。
3. リパックしたファイルを Odin3 で flash
4. 適当な rootカーネルを Odin3 で flash
5. リカバリモードから suコマンドを送り込み chmod 6755 su する。
（ドコモロゴで止まった場合でもadb shellから操作可能）
6. Odin3で純正カーネルをflashする。
7. 起動後に root になって Superuser.apk とか busybox とか入れる。
8. おわり。
・問題点
リカバリモードに入れない。
毎回起動時に↑画像のように画面が乱れる。
（画面が乱れるのはbootloaderを更新していない事が原因の模様）
・追記
bootloaderのアップデートを行っても特に問題無く「4.」以降の作業が行える事を確認した。
この場合問題点は全て解決される。
従来のCWMはRecoveryの仕様が変わったため使用不可。
English Translation (from Excite)...
It lives and [mashita] . though thought ＼ [owata]/when this screen is seen.
･Way
1. The file that is decode of the update is obtained.
2. With boot.bin Sbl.bin is pulled out and [ripakku]ed. The kernel unit is made.
3. The [ripakku]ed file With Odin3 Flash.
4. It is suitable The root kernel With Odin3 Flash.
5. From the recovery mode The su command is sent Chmod 6755 su is done.
(It is possible to operate it from adb shell even when stopping in the DoCoMo logo. )
6. Flash does a pure kernel with Odin3.
7. After it starts Become root Superuser.apk Busybox is put.
8. End.
･Problem
It doesn't put it in the recovery mode.
The screen falls into disorder like ↑ image when starting every time.
(It is a pattern that the screen falls into disorder caused by the thing that bootloader has not been renewed. )
･Postscript
The thing that it was possible to work especially unquestionably since "4." even if bootloader was renewed was confirmed.
In this case, all problems are solved.
Because the specification of Recovery changed, past CWM cannot be used.
Hopefully someone will figure out a simpler method soon or dumb it down a bit for me
Yeah. . . Looks rather complicated. I'm hoping for something that can be undone as well, but alas. I may have to finally study up on using Odin and all that jazz.
Sent from my SC-02B using XDA App
Chainfire's cf root method can be used to root this version with one additional step. After flashing and booting one time Chainfire's cf kernel you will have to go back to download mode and re-flash the original ke3 kernel. This will leave you with busybox, su, and superuser install in the correct places. You will not have 2e recovery or cwmod and there will be a couple of Chainfire's utilities that won't work on our kernel that you should be able to uninstall. Since none of his kernels are the same as ours I used the newest one from around post 6. I've done this a couple of times and it seems to work well. As always I take no responsibility if you brick your phone. I have attached the original ke3 kernel the tar file inside the attached zip may take a long time to flash possibly because I made it in 7zip instead of booting ti Linux to make it properly.
If your not comfortable playing with Odin and flashing phones I recommend waiting on someone to come up with a safer process.
link to CFroot thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108&highlight=cf+root
dejanet said:
Chainfire's cf root method can be used to root this version with one additional step. After flashing and booting one time Chainfire's cf kernel you will have to go back to download mode and re-flash the original ke3 kernel. This will leave you with busybox, su, and superuser install in the correct places. You will not have 2e recovery or cwmod and there will be a couple of Chainfire's utilities that won't work on our kernel that you should be able to uninstall. Since none of his kernels are the same as ours I used the newest one from around post 6. I've done this a couple of times and it seems to work well...
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Thanks for the tips dejanet...
I gave it a try using CF-Root 3.7 and my SC-02B is stuck in a startup loop now... Maybe I did something wrong though? I don't need to select a PIT file in Odin, do I?
I'll give it another go with an older version of CF-Root, but if you have a specific version that you know works and any tips, that'd be great.
I used the newest one. And you for sure don't want to use a pit file or repartition. You might want to flash back to the ke3 kernel first.
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OK! Had to reset my phone to factory once for some reason, but then I was able to flash just as you suggested and it worked fine this time. No looping.
Maybe there was something dirty in the system that was interferring? Maybe I should have tried clearing cache from recovery instead of just restoring to factory first...
Anyway:
Used Cf-root 3.7 flashed PDA with Odin once, rebooted... no baseband..
Used the stock kernel you provided (thank you very much) flashed PDA with Odin and done.
SC-02B 2.3.3 version KE3 Rooted!
(Only really sad thing about resetting to factory was that I hadn't been able to run Titanium Backup without root, so I lost all my Angry Birds progress since the 7th. (T_T) ... some lost spmode emails too, but no big deal.)
rooted 2.3.3 gps problem
My sc-02b rooted 2.3.3 but gps cannot work. I used Angrygps/GPS status/GPS test to connect the satellite, but it's all failed. I also followed the instruction to set up angrygps and gps.conf. Any one know what happen? Is it caused by rooted rom?
Thanks.
Glad you we're able to get root working. Can't think of anything in the root process that would break GPS I rarely use it with this phone sine it has never worked well for me I'll play with it tomorrow.
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I'll test GPS too next time I go outside (not till 8pm tonight though).... my work desk isn't close enough to the window to get a GPS signal...
Never even thought to try that and see if it was working. Definately an important feature on the weekends.
dejanet said:
Chainfire's cf root method can be used to root this version with one additional step. After flashing and booting one time Chainfire's cf kernel you will have to go back to download mode and re-flash the original ke3 kernel. This will leave you with busybox, su, and superuser install in the correct places. You will not have 2e recovery or cwmod and there will be a couple of Chainfire's utilities that won't work on our kernel that you should be able to uninstall. Since none of his kernels are the same as ours I used the newest one from around post 6. I've done this a couple of times and it seems to work well. As always I take no responsibility if you brick your phone. I have attached the original ke3 kernel the tar file inside the attached zip may take a long time to flash possibly because I made it in 7zip instead of booting ti Linux to make it properly.
If your not comfortable playing with Odin and flashing phones I recommend waiting on someone to come up with a safer process.
link to CFroot thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108&highlight=cf+root
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Quick and easy and works like a charm! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got a chance to test the GPS and seems to be working ok for me. The one thing I did do was use gps status to reset the assist data.
Have you changed the setup of Angrygps and gps.cong(system/etc)?
Compared to 2.2.1, GPS function on 2.3.3 is useless for me.
Is there anyone know how to optimize it?
Thanks.
Stock ROM download?
Anybody have links to this stock firmware? Maybe modem and pit files too? I've been looking all over the net and on Japanese sites but the best I can find is a place to download a pre-rooted KE3.
how's the battery life compared to froyo? Can the camcorder & camera shutter sound finally be muted on the gingerbread update???........
can someone please upload the 2.3.3 firmware for SC-02B here because for some reason my Samsung Kies says "this firmware cannot be updated", so the only solution for me is flashing the firmware via ODIN
Guys, I am stuck in a bootloop after flashing latest CF-root then flashed back original kernel. How can I fix it without reflashing the whole kernel? I have tried flashing the original kernel provided by Dejanet many times but to no avail.
hello people, long time no see
I myself got the upgrade to gingerbread 2 days ago, and rooted that evil thing yesterday, using CF kernel
well, as I was expecting, that damn CWM just wiped away my mmcblk0p3 partition (fortunately I have a dump) so some original apps don't work anymore, but those were expendable
odd enough, I don't even have root access when using the shell in recovery, get some segfault at best
bad news is that I don't have the sources for Samsung's version of the kernel, so I'm not even able to make my own recovery-2e
it's very annoying to see all the good work done by the community that we're not even able to enjoy... sigh
Can you please post the sc-02b OMKF2 Kernel? I already update to the latest version. Last time I follow your selotion. Is worked well. Thanks !
Greetings all.
Firstly, thanks for such a great repository of info. I have successfully managed to root my phone using Chainfire's method. I'm supremely happy to have even accomplished that.
I'm not a tech noob, but I'm quite new to Androids.
The feeling of frustration at trying to learn new terms and make sense out of all this information is HUGE. I have seen various "noob" entitled threads, as well as threads (Like ChainFire's) that make it somewhat easier. However, there seems to be so many threads to look through, and different info/terms that at this point trying to add a battery percentage mod to the status bar (which I'm sure is an easy easy thing to some of you) has become quite the gargantuan task for me.
---to that topic i'm having trouble understanding what it means when people say "flash using CWM". I understand "flash" (i think) and i know what CWM is, but have no idea what steps to take to "flash the necessary apk" files.
Do i use CWM? I've seen mention of using a root explorer or just adding the files overtop.
Then I've read "backup first". Yes, i know i want to do that. I have Titanium Backup on my device. And I've backed it up> but then i read that i should be using Nandroid. Where the hell do i get that? lolz. I mean I've searched for it and found threads, but from HTC section. Is it even compatible? No D/L links...
arrrrgggggg!!!
I did find some resources from Villain rom. So at least I found some term definitions.
Speaking of Roms...
If I have KF3 on my phone, and i wanted to put Villain Rom v.2 on it, would i need to install KF2? Or is it recommended to put on KG1? Am I flashing that like I flashed the kernels when rooting (via odin)?
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Well if you made it through that - thanks. My head feels like it's going to explode. Too much info, too fast. I feel like I've had a ton of info my brain really doesn't comprehend. What was that movie...Johnny Mnemonic?
I wish we had a Rooting Rom'ing Guide for Noobs. One that explained what terms meant along with the instructions. Maybe a screenshot or two.
benivolent said:
Greetings all.
Firstly, thanks for such a great repository of info. I have successfully managed to root my phone using Chainfire's method. I'm supremely happy to have even accomplished that.
I'm not a tech noob, but I'm quite new to Androids.
The feeling of frustration at trying to learn new terms and make sense out of all this information is HUGE. I have seen various "noob" entitled threads, as well as threads (Like ChainFire's) that make it somewhat easier. However, there seems to be so many threads to look through, and different info/terms that at this point trying to add a battery percentage mod to the status bar (which I'm sure is an easy easy thing to some of you) has become quite the gargantuan task for me.
---to that topic i'm having trouble understanding what it means when people say "flash using CWM". I understand "flash" (i think) and i know what CWM is, but have no idea what steps to take to "flash the necessary apk" files.
Do i use CWM? I've seen mention of using a root explorer or just adding the files overtop. CWM comes with Chain Fires Rooted Kernel. If you have rooted your phone using Chaninfiire Kernel you should have an app called CWM. you need to put the apk in your internal storage using PC, then open CWM, theer is an option to install apk. select that and browse to the file.. all done
Then I've read "backup first". Yes, i know i want to do that. I have Titanium Backup on my device. And I've backed it up> but then i read that i should be using Nandroid. Where the hell do i get that? lolz. I mean I've searched for it and found threads, but from HTC section. Is it even compatible? No D/L links...
it means backing up ur phone using CWM.. open CWM and theer is a backup option select that or just boot to recovery power off then Power+home key+ volume Up) and select backup from there
arrrrgggggg!!!
I did find some resources from Villain rom. So at least I found some term definitions.
Speaking of Roms...
If I have KF3 on my phone, and i wanted to put Villain Rom v.2 on it, would i need to install KF2? Or is it recommended to put on KG1? Am I flashing that like I flashed the kernels when rooting (via odin)?
no ur not required to put KF2 first. flash the villain rom using CWM (install zip from sd card)
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Well if you made it through that - thanks. My head feels like it's going to explode. Too much info, too fast. I feel like I've had a ton of info my brain really doesn't comprehend. What was that movie...Johnny Mnemonic?
I wish we had a Rooting Rom'ing Guide for Noobs. One that explained what terms meant along with the instructions. Maybe a screenshot or two.
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hope that helps
Thanks indeed!
I did have a problem with the CWM, I did pretty much exactly as you mentioned - prior to me making this thread - and I used cwm to browse to the location with the apk on my sd card. installed... nothing happened.
re: cwm and back up - again, did as you had mentioned, but when i go into cwm and press "backup" it give me option to name the file, and then resets into recovery mode (i think - as i've used the buttons method to get to the same screen) but there is no "back up" option listed. also there is some csc error message. see picture.
re: villain rom. so to confirm, I do not have to change from kf3 to another kernel to install VR2.0?
Have to agree, especially for people coming form the world of Ilockedinsideaboxfullofnothingtochangeordophone
What are the benefits of flashing a custom rom?
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benivolent said:
Thanks indeed!
I did have a problem with the CWM, I did pretty much exactly as you mentioned - prior to me making this thread - and I used cwm to browse to the location with the apk on my sd card. installed... nothing happened.
re: cwm and back up - again, did as you had mentioned, but when i go into cwm and press "backup" it give me option to name the file, and then resets into recovery mode (i think - as i've used the buttons method to get to the same screen) but there is no "back up" option listed. also there is some csc error message. see picture.
re: villain rom. so to confirm, I do not have to change from kf3 to another kernel to install VR2.0?
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according to that pic..u dont have cwm installed properly.. that recovery screen is from the default recovery which comes from the phone..ur not flashing your rooted kernel properly.. ur recovery screen should be orange in colour and it will be stated there clockwork mod recovery
and you can safely ignore that csc error..
THUDUK said:
Have to agree, especially for people coming form the world of Ilockedinsideaboxfullofnothingtochangeordophone
What are the benefits of flashing a custom rom?
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You mean like my Blackberry? heh. for sure.
I'm hoping with the Custom Rom it's got less bloatware, better battery life.
xinfinityoO said:
according to that pic..u dont have cwm installed properly.. that recovery screen is from the default recovery which comes from the phone..ur not flashing your rooted kernel properly.. ur recovery screen should be orange in colour and it will be stated there clockwork mod recovery
and you can safely ignore that csc error..
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I never installed cwm as a separate action. Only used the "cwm" that came with chainfire's stuff. I've seen the orange colour you speak of in an faq I've found, but I'm not sure how to remedy this....
I am using the system as described for flashing kernels in Chainfire's thread.
1. debug mode on phone
2. phone into download mode (three buttons)
3. start Odin
4. plug phone into usb
5. browse to zip/tar file of unsecured
6. phone reboots
7. root phone
8. install secured kernel to sd card
9. use cwm to flash that kernel. (which did so successfully i believe)
Is there another step I should have done to install CWM? will reflashing the kernel via odin fix this?
thanks!
benivolent said:
I never installed cwm as a separate action. Only used the "cwm" that came with chainfire's stuff. I've seen the orange colour you speak of in an faq I've found, but I'm not sure how to remedy this....
I am using the system as described for flashing kernels in Chainfire's thread.
1. debug mode on phone
2. phone into download mode (three buttons)
3. start Odin
4. plug phone into usb
5. browse to zip/tar file of unsecured
6. phone reboots
7. root phone
8. install secured kernel to sd card
9. use cwm to flash that kernel. (which did so successfully i believe)
Is there another step I should have done to install CWM? will reflashing the kernel via odin fix this?
thanks!
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ur puting the kernel in the PDA section ?? and it is the chainfire kernel ur flashing using ODIN??
boot to download mode
CF kernel >> PDA (Odin)
Flash
Reboot
You get yellow triangle
to remove triangle use a usb jig..its the best option ..u can get it from ebay for less then 10 bux
or
transfer zimage file from the CF kernel.tar file (extract) to internal storage
boot to download mode
stock kernel >> PDA (ODIN)
flash
reboot
open up CWM application(should be in your apps)
choose flash kernel
browse to the zimage file from earlier (from cf kernel)
all done
your step 8 looks wrong.. secured kernel would mean stock..u will not flash the stock kernel (secured)
benivolent said:
You mean like my Blackberry? heh. for sure.
I'm hoping with the Custom Rom it's got less bloatware, better battery life.
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Not unless bloatware has been removed . Read the rom posts in dev section .
Villain lite rom would be one with less bloatware or use the remove bloatware script same section .
Battery life is more than just the rom much is down to user apps installed .
Villian full rom thread has some useful battery info over the last ten or so pages .
jje
xinfinityoO said:
ur puting the kernel in the PDA section ?? and it is the chainfire kernel ur flashing using ODIN??
Yes, browsing to the CF kernel in pda section of odin
boot to download mode
CF kernel >> PDA (Odin)yup
Flashyup
Rebootyup
You get yellow triangleyup
to remove triangle use a usb jig..its the best option ..u can get it from ebay for less then 10 bux don't have a jig... yet
or
transfer zimage file from the CF kernel.tar file (extract) to internal storage
boot to download modemight do this then
stock kernel >> PDA (ODIN)
flash
reboot
open up CWM application(should be in your apps)
choose flash kernel
browse to the zimage file from earlier (from cf kernel)
all done
your step 8 looks wrong.. secured kernel would mean stock..u will not flash the stock kernel (secured)I did flash the secured version of the kernel back onto it after rooting it. That might have been the issue. I just reflashed CF kernel and had the CWM work differently for the back up. still not orange, but at least it actually backed it up!!! yaaaahooooo!
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initially i had rooted with the one click method, and then still didn't have root so changed and did the chainfire method. but still put a stock kernel on after flashing and getting root with super one click. I think I didn't realize that the CF kernel means I get root without having to use superone click. and still put a stock kernel back on afterwards.
JJEgan said:
Not unless bloatware has been removed . Read the rom posts in dev section .
Villain lite rom would be one with less bloatware or use the remove bloatware script same section .
Battery life is more than just the rom much is down to user apps installed .
Villian full rom thread has some useful battery info over the last ten or so pages .
jje
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Ok, fantastic. Thanks I'll have a look at that. I may not have gotten to the end yet with all 700+ pages hehe
And thanks to all who've responded to my issues. Much appreciated.
Here's the reflashed CF kernel CWM doing the back up... this about right?
benivolent said:
And thanks to all who've responded to my issues. Much appreciated.
Here's the reflashed CF kernel CWM doing the back up... this about right?
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yes
get a jig ..will save u a lot of work.. since i think u made an error while trying to remove the triangle
xinfinityoO said:
yes
get a jig ..will save u a lot of work.. since i think u made an error while trying to remove the triangle
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I purchased one from somewhere in the UK (off ebay), just waiting for it to arrive.
So now I've gotten my CWM working and i've backed up my phone with titanium and cwm (no need for nand i guess?) Can i safely try to add the mods for the battery %?
benivolent said:
I purchased one from somewhere in the UK (off ebay), just waiting for it to arrive.
So now I've gotten my CWM working and i've backed up my phone with titanium and cwm (no need for nand i guess?) Can i safely try to add the mods for the battery %?
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as far as i think..backup using cwm is nand backup..unless i am wrong
once you have cwm backup u can play around with mods
thanks again for your help.