So a lot of people who've used the all-in-one DI01 restore package have run into an issue where their phone appears in Windows as a CD drive, without access to their SD card, nor the phone through ADB.
One solution requires the user to reboot the phone tethered to the computer after which everything works properly - until the next time the phone is rebooted. If the phone boots while not tethered, it again appears as a CD drive upon connecting to the computer.
I have two questions pertaining to this issue:
1- Is there a more (or completely) permanent solution? Having to boot the phone tethered all the time is rather inconvenient.
2- For those wanting to restore back to DI01, can we flash the modem.bin file from the all-in-one package separately, and then just use the stock rom and kernel that have been available for months? All the modem.bin upgrades (DJ05, DL09) have been TAR'd, is there anything special to this? Can I just TAR the modem.bin file from the all-in-one package and then flash it with Odin like any other modem file?
Thanks in advance.
I believe the problem is related to the kernel. Has anyone with the problem downloaded/flashed a different DI01 kernel? Or tried the stock kernel from the thread with the other stock DI01 files (not the all in one package thread)?
The problem seems to persist even after upgrading back to DJ05 (modem/kernel/rom), so either it's something other than the kernel, or if it is the kernel, it's then changing something outside the kernel.
About my second question - if I want to flash just the DI01 modem from the all-in-one package, can I simply tar it and then flash it with Odin?
I had the same issue where I downgraded to DI01 and attempted to root phone. My phone wasn't recognized in ADB so i booted back into Mac OSX and sure enough, when i plugged my phone it would read disk not readable and couldn't access my SD card. so i just rebooted back to Windows 7, odin the DI01 package again and it worked again. Go figure...
Honestly, I think it may be more of a driver bug than anything else. Notice nobody mentioning these issues has had them in Linux.
Could be, everyone I've seen with the problem has said they're on Win7 64.
On the other hand, the problem only appears to emerge after using the all-in-one downgrade, so while it's possible the driver is contributing to the problem, something in that downgrade is setting it off.
Edit: Also, people with the problem have similar issues in OS X - the SD card being unreadable when the phone is connected, so if it is a driver issue, it's cross-platform.
I've seen it happen after upgrading to dj05 as well. The only thing that seems to be in common is os x, or windows 7. Very frustrating.
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I have this problem also and I have Win 7 64. Maybe that's the common denominator? At least there is a workaround even if it is inconvenient. Hopefully a permanent solution can be found yet....... if there is any testing anyone needs done to solve this, let me know and I'll be glad to help.
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I'd be interested in seeing a logcat of a device with the problem and a device without...
Same with dmesg...
adrynalyne said:
I'd be interested in seeing a logcat of a device with the problem and a device without...
Same with dmesg...
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Silly question - if I save a logcat file how do I send it to you?
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me at gmail dot com.
adrynalyne said:
me at gmail dot com.
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Sent let me know if its what you are looking for - not familiar with this logcat stuff. I was wondering if I should record what happens when I actually connect to a computer.........
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I received your email. Can you also send me a dmesg log?
adrynalyne said:
I received your email. Can you also send me a dmesg log?
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Ok I'm somewhat tech-savvy but not that much - what is a dmesg log and how do I get it?
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One other weird thing I noticed - after I downgraded my wallpaper went back to one I had a while back and I can't change it. It will say it successfully set a new wallpaper but its still the same one. The only thing I can change it to is a live wallpaper. Any other ones, from any wallpaper app or the gallery, just won't take. Any thoughts?
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Just a FYI that I used the"all in one" revert to DI01 and my PC still recognizes my SD card. I have Win 7 64 bit.
I reverted from the "all in one DJ05" that loaded the stock VZW bloat ware system.
So not everyone has this problem.
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Pfredd said:
Just a FYI that I used the"all in one" revert to DI01 and my PC still recognizes my SD card. I have Win 7 64 bit.
I reverted from the "all in one DJ05" that loaded the stock VZW bloat ware system.
So not everyone has this problem.
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Interesting - I wonder what you did differently. The only thing that jumps out at me is that you used the all in one DJ05 first and I didn't - when I did DJ05 and DL09 I did them all individually. Not sure if this would make a difference.....
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I've done it multiple times too without the problem.
Thats said:
Code:
adb shell
dmesg > /sdcard/dmesg.txt
Then email that to me. Make sure the phone is plugged in, with the problem.
Ok I'm away from home without my laptop today but I will get that to you as soon as I can.
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Here's a possible clue:
The people experiencing this problem say that when they connect their phones to Windows, it shows up as a CD drive. When they open the volume, all they see are some type of drivers and a bootstrap - not files that are on their SD card.
Sounds like what might be happening is that the phone is sharing the wrong volume or partition.
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Having some trouble getting my computer to detect my phone. I just updated to DamageControl 2.08.1 ROM last night. But, it seems like sometime this last week, my ear piece has blown out. I was hoping it was a software issue but apparently it isn't. Because of this I need to RMA my phone which means I need to Ruu
I'm running Windows 7 32bit and I've installed the newest version of HTC sync. When I select to sync my phone my computer and phone do not detect each other. I'm trying to Ruu with version 1.56, is that the correct one if I'm going to RMA? I believe this is some kind of driver issue but I don't know.
So far I've seen "Error, your battery is less than 30%". I cleared my battery stats after that and now I keep seeing "Error: 170, Cannot detect your Android Device".
Any help is appreciated!
Make sure youre running a 1.5 ROM. Ive had issues trying to ruu from a 2.1.
You need to copy the ADB.EXE from the android SDK into the RUU folder
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abcdfv said:
Make sure youre running a 1.5 ROM. Ive had issues trying to ruu from a 2.1.
You need to copy the ADB.EXE from the android SDK into the RUU folder
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I'll try doing a Nandroid back to 1.5 and see if that works. I did already have the adb.exe in the Ruu folder.
I kind of think this is a driver issue. I'm just not sure what to do considering this thing uses so many damn drivers its a little daunting.
fatkitty420 said:
I'll try doing a Nandroid back to 1.5 and see if that works. I did already have the adb.exe in the Ruu folder.
I kind of think this is a driver issue. I'm just not sure what to do considering this thing uses so many damn drivers its a little daunting.
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If you know how, go into device management, and look for anything with an exclamation point (Should have ADB somewhere in the name). If you can't see one, drivers are good. If you can, manually install the driver from C:/program files/HTC/HTC Driver
I really want to try this 2.08.1 ROM but I can't find a download link anywhere. PLEASE HELP
where can i get damagecontrol 2.08.1 all links i try lead to dead ends
THats because the rom is over a year old stop bumping threads!!!!
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THats because the rom is over a year old stop bumping threads!!!!
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I suppose if the thread is still open then people can come in and post, regardless of how old the thread is. If you don't like it, then just don't come in and post, thus bumping it back to the top.
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Hey guys...brand new here to the forums. I happen to have v2.05 on a memory card along with a TON of other crap. File size is about 96MB. If you wanna give it a shot, we totally can. Let me know wha tyou think
Hey guys...brand new here to the forums. I happen to have v2.05 on a memory card along with a TON of other crap. File size is about 96MB. If you wanna give it a shot, we totally can.
Sorry about the double post...I'm sooo tired. Later.
Howdy all,
I updated my phone to 2.2.2 with help from Broken's and Krad's posts in the "Dell Streak Froyo 2.2.2 Build" and "Root AWS Dell Streak" threads.
It was wonderful the first day but now I've done something and keep experiencing random process crashes. Mostly with the com.dell.launcher.
I was just wondering if anyone else is seeing this or if I should wipe and reinstall.
Baseband: GAUSB1A132211-us
Kernel: 2.6.32.9-perf
Oem: GAUSB1A134100
Build: 14917
I did change the following as per these instructions.
Just noticed that by default, the Stock 341 had hardware acceleration for graphic disabled. Meaning it uses CPU instead of GPU to render graphic (something like that from reading online).
Here's the simple mod/fix:
1. Phone must be rooted, use Root Explorer (paid app)
2. goto /system, change mounted mode to R/W (read/write) if it is R/O (read/only)
3. edit build.prop file, change the line
FROM - debug.sf.hw=0
TO - debug.sf.hw=1
Reboot your phone. Should speed up the graphics... Tested and works for me
** This is a pretty common tweak in custom ROM and definitely not my discovery. Too common now, don't know who to credit.
Were the crashes before or after you made the changes?
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eowyn0821 said:
Were the crashes before or after you made the changes?
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I think after.
I am seeing a strange screen that's like the in call screen but there is no person. It just has the interface up.
It goes away if I hit the home button, but it's weirdness.
zero issues here. Did you load the way i said? or did you force via fastboot method?
If it is causing crashes edit it back to 0
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Krad, I used fastboot method, no matter how I tried adb would not allow me to, woukd always say not found, permission denied, even terminal emulator gives the same message that is why I think it would b ev better if someone would post the command sequence they on adb or t.e. for us to follow also. BTW I woukd love to have your gingerkrad on my streak unfortunately it doesn't work on mine.
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Krad said:
zero issues here. Did you load the way i said? or did you force via fastboot method?
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I did the fastboot with the wrong files at first. That got me to 2.2.1 and then I did it your way after I got the md5 thing to run and now I'm on 2.2.2.
htcjikelly said:
I did the fastboot with the wrong files at first. That got me to 2.2.1 and then I did it your way after I got the md5 thing to run and now I'm on 2.2.2.[/QUOTE
Could you post your procedure? Coz I couldn't get it to.work on two computers, both saying not found, permission denied, even tried doing on terminal emulator. I was able to make 2 nandroid backups of 322/341 2.2.2, however when I tried to do a nandroid restore it says md5 mismatch.
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Some of it is in broken's thread. Like you can follow my disgust and failures in there. ;-)
But, I need to compile out all because they leave out the actual code for doing it. I had to dog around in a bunch of forums to find all the code I needed.
Clearly I bearly have a grip on how this OS works. Wish it were dos based.
Anyway,
The process com.google.gapps crashed. What does that prices do?
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Htcjikelly, my sw spec is the same as yours and I have the build.prop hw = 1 edit too. No problem on my end and I have been a happy camper for 3 days now. I have the White Streak. For launcher, I am using adw launcher ex instead of Dell Stage.
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Thanks! I didnt notice any improvement in speed overall (games / ui).
but as it didnt brake anything neither its good to know that hardware acceleration is activated.
Maybe ill run Quadrant later and post results
Hey can anyone help me use heimdall? I use Mac and i'm trying to flash the package from the link below to unbrick my phone. Thanks in advance!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194642
pastorbennett said:
Heimdall should work, but no guarantees on that. To flash via Heimdall, take the Odin image, remove .md5 from the file name, unzip, and input the appropriate files into Heimdall. zImage is the kernel, factoryfs.rfs is the system, and recovery.bin is of course recovery. If all else fails, throw the files on a thumb drive and use a friend's Windows machine. I'm Mac user, but I used Odin through Bootcamp to get this done.
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Unzip... then untar... then follow pastorbennett's simple instructions.
Yeah i did that but i have no idea where to put those files once i untar them. Ill post screenshots of the UI later on but the problem is i have no idea where each file goes. Im using heimdall 1.3.0 frontend by the way if that helps.
here are pictures of the UI
pastorbennett is the only Mac user I know of with experience on this device... you might want to try dm'ing him... the Linux version is not even close to that.
im somewhat good with linux if yall need any help on ubu.
I'm good with the Ubuntu version of Heimdall... It's the OS X version we're dealing with here...
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I'm good with the Ubuntu version of Heimdall... It's the OS X version we're dealing with here...
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What version are you using 1.x.x wise? I've tried downloading 1.3.0 for ubuntu and it's the exact same UI as ntien has... it seems that it's not just pooapple (haha)
Where as the frontend that you show in pastorbennets thread seems a little easier to grasp XD
And I've also not been able to find downloads of the earlier versions of Hiemdall to check if the interfaces are different so i myself have had no such luck with getting it to work
We're in this together fellas!
Edit: apparently this is being worked out in another thread :/
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Looks like I'm on 1.1.1 ... Not sure I want a newer version if the UI changes that much.
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Weudel said:
pastorbennett is the only Mac user I know of with experience on this device... you might want to try dm'ing him... the Linux version is not even close to that.
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Unfortunately, I didn't have any success with Heimdall on Mac OS. Even when adb would recognize the phone, Heimdall wouldn't. I have a separate HD with Windows installed on it, so I switch HD's and use Odin when I need to flash anything that can't be done in CWM.
I also tried to use Odin through Parallels, but still had no luck. The phone was recognized as "phone gadget" or something like that, when in download mode. I've learned that when running into a problem with the Continuum, usually the simplest answer is the most correct: Samsung screwed up!
I just managed to root my SCH i400 (first ever rooting of any Android device for me).
I am very surprised by how smoothly it went, despite reports & warnings everywhere about complications (like this one - which should be totally ignored if you're using SuperOneClick v2.1.1 or higher).
For the benefit of n00bs like me who may be confused by multiple sources, resources, versions and problem reports, I am posting a step by step procedure that is confirmed (by me, on Windows XP SP3) to be working smoothly, without a single hitch of complications:
Phone: Make sure setting > applications > unknown sources is checked.
Phone: Make sure phone is in debugging mode.
Phone: Make sure SD card is unmounted!
PC: Make sure Windows USB driver for this phone installed and works
PC: Make sure .NET 3.51 SP1 is installed.
PC: Unzip SuperOneClickv2.1.1-ShortFuse.zip ==> C:\Program Files\SuperOneClickv2.1.1-ShortFuse
PC: Double-click SuperOneClick.exe
PC (in SuperOneClick): Make sure you're on the Universal tab (the only other tab is Samsung Captivate, which isn't the i400).
PC (in SuperOneClick): Now click the root button and wait for the process to complete.
PC (in SuperOneClick): "BusyBox not found. Would you like to install it?" Yes!
PC (in SuperOneClick): "Root install has completed! Would you like to run a test?" Yes!
PC (in SuperOneClick): "Your device has been rooted! Would you like to donate now?"
Exit SuperOneClick, unplug phone from USB, power down phone, power on phone. -- this step might not be mandatory, I just did it to be on the safe side.
Enjoy!
Great job on this tut.
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Nice...
I may have to sneak my wife away from her for a bit....
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Froyo is so nice... Here's how...
Hey guys... new poster here.
Just got a (Gently used) Samsung Continuum for free from Verizon after the power button on my G Droid 1 broke.
Anyways, after rcving it and realizing that it would only support Android 2.1 - I was slightly upset.
My D1 was rooted and modded to the max many times over with just about every ROM you can get.
So after reading up about IMNUTS leaking the Froyo download for the Continuum, my hopes were raised.
It is now debinged, debloated, lightening quick and amazing!
There may not be ROMS out there yet - but I truly hope some of you geniuses decide to make a few.
Just wanted to say thanks and encourage you to do some research before rooting it.
Here's what worked for me.
Odin 1.3
Continuum PIT.pit file
froyo_modem.tar.md5
cwm_recovery_test4_adryn.tar
cyan Clockwork Mod Recovery (BLUE, not yellow) (update.zip file, which is placed on the root of your SD card - renamed to update.zip)
stock_deodexed_ec03.zip (ROM)
(Place all of these files on your Desktop for easy access)
How to do it...
1. Connect your phone to your computer and Mount it.
2. Place the cyan CWM Recovery zip file to your SD card. (rename it to update.zip & do not put it in any folders. Just drag the file to your SD card - whatever drive it is listed as. Mine is my Removeable F
3. Make a new folder on your SD card. Name it whatever you want. (Mine is named "Froyo") Place the stock_deodexed_ec03.zip file in the folder on your SD card.
4. Open Odin 1.3 on your PC.
5. While your phone is off... hold the down volume button and connect it to your computer via USB. The yellow triangle will appear and it will say "Downloading". (Some people say to take the battery out, but my Odin program would not recognize my phone without the battery. Whichever works for you is fine.)
6. In Odin - Click the PIT file button. Load the Continuum.Pit.pit file into the file field. (Just double click it once you find the file from your Desktop.)
7. In Odin - Click the PDA button. Load the froyo_modem.tar.md5 file into the file field. (same as #6. Just double click it once you find the file from your Desktop.)
8. Click Start in Odin.
It should think for a minute, then say resetting, then say PASS
Then your phone will probably turn back on - turn it off again and reconnect it to your PC in download mode as stated in #5 above.
9. In Odin - Click the PDA button again. Load the cwm_recovery_test4_adryn.tar file as you did in #'s 6 and 7 above.
10. Click Start again in Odin... same as before. (thinking, resetting and PASS)
Your phone will turn on again.
11. Disconnect your phone from the computer & turn it off.
12. Hold both Volume buttons and turn it on. It will boot into the Samsung Recovery mode.
13. Use your Volume buttons to go down to highlight "apply update.zip" Then find the place where your normal Menu softkey would be and push it. The phone should then reboot into Clockwork Mod Recovery. It will be orangish.
14. In CWM, use the Volume buttons to highlight Backup/ Restore. Use the Power Button to choose it. Then at the next field, highlight Backup and make a backup.
15. After is makes the backup, press where the softkey Back button should be to go back to the original screen. From there, do a Wipe Data/ Factory reset. Do not forget to do this part.
16. Once it does the Data Wipe - go back to the main menu and and highlight & select the "zip from SD card" choice. Find your "Froyo" folder (of whatever you named it) and apply the stock_deodexed_ec03.zip file.
17. After that, go back to the main menu again and reboot your phone.
It may take a while, but your phone should restart in Froyo.
Of course, you have to re-sign in to your Google network...
Thanks so much guys for all the posts. Without them, is nowhere near as cool.
Hanging at Step #5, Now what?
Thank you for sharing. Wish I could say it went as smoothly for me with my SCH-I400 Continuum... I'm still working on it! I followed recommendations of several different developers/rooters. I've installed .Net Framework 4.0 and the SDK developers kit (who knows, maybe I'll start a new hobby...), and now when I run Superoneclick it hangs at step #5 with this message:
link_image[1728]: 3252 could not load needed library 'libdiskconfig.so' for './zergRush' (load_library[1058]: Library 'libdiskconfig.so' not found)CANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE
I have rebooted the computer and the phone, unmounted the SD card, settings to allow unknown sources, and turned on USB debugging. I'm not sure why the config file can't be found, and I don't know where to get it...
Do I need to reinstall the SDK? Or install the additional Java developers software? Or am I over-complicating this whole thing?
Any ideas will be greatly appreciated...
-James
Perhaps the easiest way is to flash a rooted ROM through Odin (or Heimdall)... Especially if you don't use Windows. This is how I did it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1203597
Two topics in one thread?
Hmmm... seems we have 2 things happening hear. 1: Rooting a Samsung Continuum, and 2: Flashing a ROM...
My concern is the "hang" at step five for Rooting my Continuum SCH-I400... Cant use a ROM until the dang thing is rooted, and can't seem to figure out the hang.
Tried Z4 root from the phone rather than through the PC and it hung indefinitely... Maybe there's a related issue, and I don't care if it's Superoneclick or Z4 that gets the job done.
Has anyone gotten past the same issue?
-James
bighigmt said:
Hmmm... seems we have 2 things happening hear. 1: Rooting a Samsung Continuum, and 2: Flashing a ROM...
My concern is the "hang" at step five for Rooting my Continuum SCH-I400... Cant use a ROM until the dang thing is rooted, and can't seem to figure out the hang.
Tried Z4 root from the phone rather than through the PC and it hung indefinitely... Maybe there's a related issue, and I don't care if it's Superoneclick or Z4 that gets the job done.
Has anyone gotten past the same issue?
-James
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That's where you are over complicating. You don't actually have to root BEFORE you flash a new rom, if the rom is 'prerooted'. I've never rooted this thing via s1c or z4. I simply flashed the kernels via odin and flashed the rom in cwm.
Either let me fly or give me death. Let my soul rest, or take my breath. - DMX
Txwolf1980 said:
That's where you are over complicating. You don't actually have to root BEFORE you flash a new rom, if the rom is 'prerooted'. I've never rooted this thing via s1c or z4. I simply flashed the kernels via odin and flashed the rom in cwm.
Either let me fly or give me death. Let my soul rest, or take my breath. - DMX
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That's fine Txwolf, but still doesn't address the issue... Or the original reason for this thread - Rooting - which is is essential for the programs I am going to run, and that is what I have been asking about...
bighigmt said:
That's fine Txwolf, but still doesn't address the issue... Or the original reason for this thread - Rooting - which is is essential for the programs I am going to run, and that is what I have been asking about...
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The issue seems to be that you just have to use that little search box a little better via xda or your web browser and find more information the root program your trying to use.
When you give up on that you can take txwolf1980 's advice
PS hang on step 5 in OP? Or in 3rd post? That would be getting into dl mode lol
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Come on now...
ciscogee said:
The issue seems to be that you just have to use that little search box a little better via xda or your web browser and find more information the root program your trying to use.
When you give up on that you can take txwolf1980 's advice
PS hang on step 5 in OP? Or in 3rd post? That would be getting into dl mode lol
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I spent 6 hours last night troubleshooting, researching, digging deep, and "using that little search box." Seems to me You guys need to "just read the thread." It's about rooting your phone, period. If a forum is out there, I've probably read it. I'm using superoneclick to do it. SDK is installed. Net framework is installed. My error message frome SOC is above. When I am finally rooted, THEN I will install several programs - starting with a wifi tether.
I see you have the same phone as I do. Is it rooted with a one-click method? I also tried Z4root and didn't like it.
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...Seems to me You guys need to "just read the thread."...
I see you have the same phone as I do. Is it rooted with a one-click method? I also tried Z4root and didn't like it.
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well i did read the thread...
ive been out of town for a week and finally back on my pc... i would love to help you yet more info is needed.
you are running dl17 stock 2.1 correct?
what OS is your pc running?
and yes i have same phone as you. i have used superone click on ec03 build once.
just for root. but then flashed a deodexed rom to use custom mods and apps.
and since have been flashing rooted kernels, imnuts and adrynalynne have released most all of them.
there are a few ways to root the device, best bet is, as always is go to IRC.
clarity and patience are key, we all got to practice both
I rooted EC09 with soc no problem. If I send someone the EC09 could they extract the apks and send them to me? I deleted some sys apps for the ticker and rss feeds and need them back now to use it.
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Unzip factory.rfs of ec09 to grab missing apks and put them on sdcard and install from there.
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verizonless said:
[*]PC (in SuperOneClick): Make sure you're on the Universal tab (the only other tab is Samsung Captivate, which isn't the i400).
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FYI, my Windows Defender threat scanner just reported this SuperOneClickv2.1.1-ShortFuse.zip file as Exploit:AndroidOS/CVE-2011-1823, more specifically pointing at a file named Exploits/GingerBreak in that ZIP file.
I am going to delete this ZIP file as I no longer need it, but I got curious: Any idea what this means?
verizonless said:
FYI, my Windows Defender threat scanner just reported this SuperOneClickv2.1.1-ShortFuse.zip file as Exploit:AndroidOS/CVE-2011-1823, more specifically pointing at a file named Exploits/GingerBreak in that ZIP file.
I am going to delete this ZIP file as I no longer need it, but I got curious: Any idea what this means?
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It means it'll root your phone. Some applications could try to do this without permission and do shady things with your phone. Nothing to worry about if your doing it on purpose.
trailblazer101 said:
It means it'll root your phone. Some applications could try to do this without permission and do shady things with your phone. Nothing to worry about if your doing it on purpose.
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Im assuming by now everyone is on EG04 Gingerbread?
Hey yall,
I recently purchased what I consider to be one of the best phones one the market (Epic 4g) for the second time and this one I bought off of Swappa.com for $100. The phone is in great condition, with ICS which my last Epic didnt have, and it also has cyanogen 9 mod which my old phone didnt have either. I have never modified a phone or rooted them or anything like that. But I like the cyanogen mod so I dont mind it. The phone also has the latest clockwork recovery.
But the phone cannot activate with Sprint because the rep says the numbers have been wiped from the phone. I read somewhere that I may need a certain kernel that mimics the codes or replaces the codes or something?
Can anyone point me to a stable, reliable source for a kernel that will let me activate the phone and keep cyanogen 9 mod?
Sorry if this is just a total f**#$# noob question that makes you want to pull your hair out but I honestly dont know anything about the latest software or anything like that. However I am very resourceful and I got this far, I think I can install a kernel if someone could just point me in the direction of a good file to download.
Thanks in advance!
Mobile odin the kernel for directboot cwm, and then flash the temporary gb rom to provision your phone and update the prl
watch this videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdx-kIxpitg
But this is for Epic 4g touch, not for Epic 4G
edlee said:
Mobile odin the kernel for directboot cwm, and then flash the temporary gb rom to provision your phone and update the prl
watch this video
But this is for Epic 4g touch, not for Epic 4G
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can you tell me where to find the "temporary gb rom"? Also looks like I need the EL29 EMMC utility, can you tell me where that is as well?
And how to get mobile ODIN on my phone? Do I need mobile ODIN or can I use regular ODIN? In the video he said you could use either one...
Sorry again for the noob questions. This is overwhelming.
Follow the instructions in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464791
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edlee said:
Mobile odin the kernel for directboot cwm, and then flash the temporary gb rom to provision your phone and update the prl
watch this videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdx-kIxpitg
But this is for Epic 4g touch, not for Epic 4G
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We don't have mobile odin. You will need to odin stock and the cwm recovery and nubernel so you can keep the recovery because samsung has it so stock recovery returns after a reboot, and nubecoder fixed that so you'll need his kernel. Then you can reflash cm9. Once the cm team or me include nexus s 4g ril and modem in a build, then we can make updating prl and profile and activating possible. With ours it is impossible.
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Follow the instructions in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464791
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There is no link inthe OP, there is a link in a quoted reply and while I got that link to work at home and began the download,I cannot begin the download here on my work computer. Is there an updated link anywhere for the stock el30 multiboot for samsung epic? Any clue why the download worked at home but not on my work PC? It might be a firewall or something so I am going to go home and put the file on my thumb drive.
edlee said:
Mobile odin the kernel for directboot cwm, and then flash the temporary gb rom to provision your phone and update the prl
watch this videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdx-kIxpitg
But this is for Epic 4g touch, not for Epic 4G
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If he already has CM9 then he already has custom recovery (and root, etc) All he needs is the multiboot flashable to temporarily boot into the stock rom. The latest version is FC09 - I'll see if I can link to that thread, but it is in the development section (Epic 4G development)
EDIT: Here is the multiboot thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...te PRL and Calibrate Sensors for CM9 and AOKP
The OP of that thread contains a link to the correct page on the Epic CM team blog, in which you find full instructions, a link and the md5sum (definitely verify the md5 before continuing)
You will need your computer to extract the archive (most android apps for archive files seem to struggle with this one, and while I swear I did it successfully once, I have been unable to duplicate that result or find the app that worked), and it's generally easier to download on the PC as well to avoid a few quirks.
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styles420 said:
If he already has CM9 then he already has custom recovery (and root, etc) All he needs is the multiboot flashable to temporarily boot into the stock rom. The latest version is FC09 - I'll see if I can link to that thread, but it is in the development section (Epic 4G development)
EDIT: Here is the multiboot thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...te PRL and Calibrate Sensors for CM9 and AOKP
(I need to test the link, so if you still see this disclaimer, then I'm not yet sure that the link works as intended)
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That link is the one in the previous post I mentioned. I got the link to download at my house, my work had it firewalled.
Ok so I got the file, now how do I install it or run it? Just put it on the SD card and then boot in recovery and flash it to everything? Do I need to unzip the files before putting them on the SD card or anything?
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That link is the one in the previous post I mentioned. I got the link to download at my house, my work had it firewalled.
Ok so I got the file, now how do I install it or run it? Just put it on the SD card and then boot in recovery and flash it to everything? Do I need to unzip the files before putting them on the SD card or anything?
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Yeah, I just noticed that TazFanatic had already posted it without a description - but the same link from two people is better than no links from anyone, I suppose
That archive needs to be extracted to your sdcard in a very specific directy structure. Check the instruction in the blog where you downloaded the multiboot, but I believe you should be able to extract to the root of the sdcard (with a computer, not your phone - I can't stress that enough) with the option checked to recreate the folder structure.
Once extracted, the actual flashable zip is found in the FC09 folder, which is in the multiboot folder (and may still be EL30, although I have an updated version which I was sure came from that page). Flashing that zip from custom recovery will not actually install anything, but it will reboot the phone after setting it up to boot the rom on the sdcard instead of reading the internal storage where your rom (CM9) is installed.
But as I said, that page should cover all of the details, so be sure to read it thoroughly and you shouldn't have any problems (or additional questions on the subject) from this point forward
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Now my work PC wont recognize the device! Mass storage is turned on, but the pc wont recognize the device or the SD card in the computer. I cant transfer anything to the SD card because it isnt showing up.
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Now my work PC wont recognize the device! Mass storage is turned on, but the pc wont recognize the device or the SD card in the computer. I cant transfer anything to the SD card because it isnt showing up.
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Go to the settings screen (menu capacitive key, then "settings" on the touch screen - just in case, I don't know how familiar you are with android or the Epic so I'm just covering the bases, lol)
From there, look for the "storage" sub menu, where you'll be able to see if the phone is detecting the sd card (if you have the card in and it does NOT give you the option to mount or unmount the sd card, then it thinks no card is present)
If the phone is also not detecting the sdcard, then it sounds like the card was corrupted - you may have to reformat it, which will erase everything on it. If it is detected, then maybe rebooting your computer will clear out whatever is preventing it from detecting the card when you put it in the computer... but it sounds like you'll most likely find that the phone isn't even detecting it - try rebooting the phone and checking it again under storage, before you start worrying about reformatting the card...
Also, for everyone else following along - this is why you should not sell a phone with a custom rom on it. Too many problems, better to give the new owner a link to xda and let them decide if they want to take the leap
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Go to the settings screen (menu capacitive key, then "settings" on the touch screen - just in case, I don't know how familiar you are with android or the Epic so I'm just covering the bases, lol)
From there, look for the "storage" sub menu, where you'll be able to see if the phone is detecting the sd card (if you have the card in and it does NOT give you the option to mount or unmount the sd card, then it thinks no card is present)
If the phone is also not detecting the sdcard, then it sounds like the card was corrupted - you may have to reformat it, which will erase everything on it. If it is detected, then maybe rebooting your computer will clear out whatever is preventing it from detecting the card when you put it in the computer... but it sounds like you'll most likely find that the phone isn't even detecting it - try rebooting the phone and checking it again under storage, before you start worrying about reformatting the card...
Also, for everyone else following along - this is why you should not sell a phone with a custom rom on it. Too many problems, better to give the new owner a link to xda and let them decide if they want to take the leap
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I'm a huge noob at this... the phone was in android debug mode so it wasnt showing the device to the computer. Got it now I think I can figure it out.
matt2k12 said:
I'm a huge noob at this... the phone was in android debug mode so it wasnt showing the device to the computer. Got it now I think I can figure it out.
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I thought you said the computer wouldn't read the sd card even if you took it out of the phone and put it into the computer? Hopefully I misunderstood - your wording above seem to suggest a successful usb mount...
I'll keep checking this thread periodically just in case you need more help (I tend to neglect my PMs, or I'd say send me one, but posting here will reach more of our knowledgeable and helpful users)
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Thank you to all who participated in this thread. I did themultiboot and it automatically activated OTA. The sprint rep already had my account linked to the DEC number, it just needed to send out that proper signal. Thanks again to everyone here who helped me.
matt2k12 said:
Thank you to all who participated in this thread. I did themultiboot and it automatically activated OTA. The sprint rep already had my account linked to the DEC number, it just needed to send out that proper signal. Thanks again to everyone here who helped me.
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Awesome news, and welcome to the Epic community
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Now what badass stuff can I do with this cyanogen that I couldnt do with my old Epic??? What re yall's favorite features?
Can anyone tell me how to add icons to my desktop or homescreens? I want to add apps and contacts on my home screens and I cant figure out how. Its not the same as on the old epic, now when I hold on the screen it just pops up the wallpaper selector, I can't add a shortcut, someone tell me what to do?
matt2k12 said:
Now what badass stuff can I do with this cyanogen that I couldnt do with my old Epic??? What re yall's favorite features?
Can anyone tell me how to add icons to my desktop or homescreens? I want to add apps and contacts on my home screens and I cant figure out how. Its not the same as on the old epic, now when I hold on the screen it just pops up the wallpaper selector, I can't add a shortcut, someone tell me what to do?
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Hold your finger on the app/widget while in the app drawer.
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matt2k12 said:
Now what badass stuff can I do with this cyanogen that I couldnt do with my old Epic??? What re yall's favorite features?
Can anyone tell me how to add icons to my desktop or homescreens? I want to add apps and contacts on my home screens and I cant figure out how. Its not the same as on the old epic, now when I hold on the screen it just pops up the wallpaper selector, I can't add a shortcut, someone tell me what to do?
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Your first question is quite broad, so I highly recommend reading the EpicCM blog site and the official site, cyanogenmod.com, because there are so many features that we will likely forget a few (unless we read the web pages for you, but then you have to trust our summaries... anyone remember the telephone game from childhood? Best to go straight to the source, lol)
That doesn't mean we won't try, of course... but I can't decide on a favorite feature, lol. The theme engine is a well-known feature that is almost a CM exclusive (it originally came from T-Mobile phones). I'm currently on the CM7 side of my usual cycle of roms, so I have to work from memory until I decide to switch back (I stay with 7 most of the time because I can't afford a decent replacement battery, lol)
As for homescreen shortcuts, both apps and widgets can be found in the app drawer - long-press and drag to drop them on the homescreen. There may be a direct dial widget (I haven't messed with direct dial shortcuts since long before CM9, so no guarantees on this part) - dropping it on the homescreen should open a dialogue where you can choose the contact to shortcut to. I know that other widgets that have variables that lack logical default values, like the direct navigation widget, work that way... I'm just not 100% sure if there is a direct-dial, or just a shortcut to the contact info
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Ok that works for apps, what about putting specific individual contacts as shortcuts on the homescreen(s)? Can't figure that one out... need to get my wifey on there... thanks in advance y'all.
matt2k12 said:
Ok that works for apps, what about putting specific individual contacts as shortcuts on the homescreen(s)? Can't figure that one out... need to get my wifey on there... thanks in advance y'all.
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I think nova launcher allows normal widget placing. You can always try adw launcher
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