Can some one please help me, I have xwjvb stock rom installed but I want to change the cwm recovery so I can flash another custom rom. Since its cwm 3e I cant do this, is there a way to change it without using odin ie .tar files and download mode? Update.zip fails when I try to appl it in cwm.... my phone has been rooted. Thanks
jscnz81 said:
Can some one please help me, I have xwjvb stock rom installed but I want to change the cwm recovery so I can flash another custom rom. Since its cwm 3e I cant do this, is there a way to change it without using odin ie .tar files and download mode? Update.zip fails when I try to appl it in cwm.... my phone has been rooted. Thanks
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If youre phone is rooted you can do it without odin but not without a tar or zip file for a kernel
1.Download SGS kernel flasher from market
2. Download a Kernel which supports Custom Recovery (for Example the CF-Root kernel in the version Nee-JVB-CWM3RFS 3.1)
3. Give Sgs kernel flasher su permissions
4. "Backup Kernel" (if you want)
5. "Choose Kernel" -> Choose the kernel you've downloaded -> "flash"
6. wait for reboot
7. Power your phone off and go with the 3button combo in recovery
8. Flash the custom rom you want
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hey thanks for the reply! i just figured it out myself using the method u just described what a coincidence lol i just went to the market - downloaded sgs kernel flasher app - then downloaded the cf-root xwjvb kernel zip file, extracted the zImage file out of it and used the app to flash it....cool no more 3e recovery, now i can flash some custom roms yay!! i couldnt find my flippin usb cable thats why i couldnt use odin to flash ha ha
Used the single .tar file upgrade from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1174161
I used the Non-Wipe [fixed version by Intratech] version.
The firmware flash is successful. However, I cannot use Odin to flash CF-ROOT kernel (CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.tar). Every time it is just stuck at Get Pit for mapping???
Any clue?
I used Intratech's Non-Wipe version, flashed CF Root for KG1; rooted the device and got back to KG2 stock kernel.
Inshort it worked fine for me. Try flashing KG2 again and see.
Tanmay® said:
I used Intratech's Non-Wipe version, flashed CF Root for KG1; rooted the device and got back to KG2 stock kernel.
Inshort it worked fine for me. Try flashing KG2 again and see.
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Could you please post the stock KG2 kernel that you have?
Thanks
You are using the wrong CF-ROOT Kernel.
You should use the KG1 CF-ROOT for the new KG2 firmware.
After that, flash the KG2 kernel (only) back to your S2.
You need the KG1 CF-ROOT as this is based on 2.3.4 while the KG2 CF-ROOT images are for 2.3.3.
You can download the firmware here:
http://www.multiupload.com/G1GBNSDYJA
From this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1174161
This includes the original kernel:
KERNEL_I9100XXKG2_CL375027_REV02_user_low_ship.tar .md5
Tr1gg3R said:
You are using the wrong CF-ROOT Kernel.
You should use the KG1 CF-ROOT for the new KG2 firmware.
After that, flash the KG2 kernel (only) back to your S2.
You need the KG1 CF-ROOT as this is based on 2.3.4 while the KG2 CF-ROOT images are for 2.3.3.
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It is a KG2 firmware. Shouldn't I use a KG2 CF-RooT?
anyway, i will try the KG1 CF-Root.
BTW, u mentioned flash back the KG2 kernel, how can I get the kernel? The non-wipe version has only one tar file....
Thanks
Tr1gg3R said:
You are using the wrong CF-ROOT Kernel.
You should use the KG1 CF-ROOT for the new KG2 firmware.
After that, flash the KG2 kernel (only) back to your S2.
You need the KG1 CF-ROOT as this is based on 2.3.4 while the KG2 CF-ROOT images are for 2.3.3.
You can download the firmware here:
http://www.multiupload.com/G1GBNSDYJA
From this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1174161
This includes the original kernel:
KERNEL_I9100XXKG2_CL375027_REV02_user_low_ship.tar .md5
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Thanks, mate.
It seems our posts got crossed.
Is there any way that I can get the original KG2 kernel? It seems that thread has a complete firmware.
Hi mates,
Could you please review the followings b4 I start?
1. Fire up Odin to flash CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar (I believe I will get the yellow triangle after the flash?)
2. Use Odin to flash back the original kernel: KERNEL_I9100XXKG2_CL375027_REV02_user_low_ship.tar .md5
3. Use the CWM App to flash the zImage kernel extracted from the CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar
Are the above correct?
Thanks
It is very strange.
I still get stuck at the Get Pit for Mapping?
I was using the CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar..
akira888 said:
Hi mates,
Could you please review the followings b4 I start?
1. Fire up Ordin to flash CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar (I believe I will get the yellow triangle after the flash?)
2. Use Ordin to flash back the original kernel: KERNEL_I9100XXKG2_CL375027_REV02_user_low_ship.tar .md5
3. Use the CWM App to flash the zImage kernel extracted from the CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar
Are the above correct?
Thanks
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Correct, and its Odin not Ordin.
akira888 said:
It is very strange.
I still get stuck at the Get Pit for Mapping?
I was using the CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar..
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How are you flashing ? You have to select PDA and choose the tar file. Also make sure you don't select re-partition.
akira888 said:
Hi mates,
Could you please review the followings b4 I start?
1. Fire up Ordin to flash CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar (I believe I will get the yellow triangle after the flash?)
2. Use Ordin to flash back the original kernel: KERNEL_I9100XXKG2_CL375027_REV02_user_low_ship.tar .md5
3. Use the CWM App to flash the zImage kernel extracted from the CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar
Are the above correct?
Thanks
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I don't think that is right.
Instructions as taken from Chainfire's topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Instructions - ODIN (short)-
- Flash CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar as PDA in ODIN, without repartition. Done.
The zip you need is named:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
This zip contains:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar
Mind you that after downloading the zip file, some programs wil try to automatically extract the tar inside it. Then you end up with the zimage.
Make sure to not do that
For flashing back the original KG2 kernel, take the kernel from the package as I described above.
KERNEL_I9100XXKG2_CL375027_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Flash as PDA in ODIN without repartition, same as flashing CF-ROOT.
Done.
sileshn said:
How are you flashing ? You have to select PDA and choose the tar file. Also make sure you don't select re-partition.
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I flashed the CF-Root KF4 kernel b4.
So I am sure I did follow the instructions step by step.
Yes, I chose the tar file in the PDS field, re-partition was not selected.
I have tried numerous times. It is just stuck at Get Pit for mapping sth....
b4, I used the KG2 CF-Root file, so I am not surprised I failed thanks to Tr1gg3R and Tanmay®.
However, I still get stuck though I used the KG1 CF-Root file........
sileshn said:
Correct, and its Odin not Ordin.
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Hi Sileshn, if that is correct, could you please explain me why he should flash the CF-ROOT twice?
In step 1, he does so via ODIN.
In step 3, he extracts the tar and flashes it again via CWM.
I'm not sure I understand that
Please elaborate.
Why overwrite the KG2 kernel again with the CF-ROOT KG1 kernel?
Tr1gg3R said:
I don't think that is right.
Instructions as taken from Chainfire's topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Instructions - ODIN (short)-
- Flash CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar as PDA in ODIN, without repartition. Done.
The zip you need is named:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
This zip contains:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar
Mind you that after downloading the zip file, some programs wil try to automatically extract the tar inside it. Then you end up with the zimage.
Make sure to not do that
For flashing back the original KG2 kernel, take the kernel from the package as I described above.
KERNEL_I9100XXKG2_CL375027_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Flash as PDA in ODIN without repartition, same as flashing CF-ROOT.
Done.
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Hi mate,
I am indeed aware of the above. Cuz I have done it b4.
However, when I have done:
Instructions - ODIN (short)-
- Flash CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar as PDA in ODIN, without repartition. Done.
The zip you need is named:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
This zip contains:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar
Mind you that after downloading the zip file, some programs wil try to automatically extract the tar inside it. Then you end up with the zimage.
Make sure to not do that
Odin would be stuck at "Get pit for mapping" sth....
If you have a backup of what is currently on your S2, you could try reflashing the wipe-image.
Not the non-wipe from Intratech, but the one posted by Darkyy:
http://www.multiupload.com/G1GBNSDYJA
After that I would do a factory reset, just to make sure everthing is stock from the KG2 Firmware.
Then repeat flashing the KG1 CF-ROOT etc.
Very frustrated.
Didn't have any problem b4 when I flashed the CF-Root KF4.
And Tr1gg3R,
I cant even pass Step 1 that I mentioned previously.
That 3-step instruction is what I summarize from Chainfire's link.
The 3rd step summarized from the below (chainfire's post):
Getting rid of that pesky warning triangle during boot
It is definitely possible to remove that pesky warning triangle during boot when running a custom kernel, though you should be well aware that this method does NOT reset the custom kernel flash counter. The steps are not complicated, but they aren't easy either, so read well.
(1) Make sure you have CF-Root flashed (see the first post). You must have the "CWM Manager" app available.
(2) Make sure you have the same version of CF-Root extracted until you have the zImage file. (ZIP --> extract --> TAR --> extract --> zImage).
(3) Push the zImage file to /sdcard . It must still be called zImage !
(4) Find an original Samsung signed stock kernel (preferably from the same stock firmware you have, but it's not terribly important)
(5) Reboot into download mode (adb reboot download, or boot the device with home and volume-down pressed)
(6) Fire up ODIN, and flash the Samsung kernel
(7) Boot the device with the stock kernel. CWM Manager will still be available.
(8) Start CWM Manager, select Flash Kernel, and select the zImage from CF-Root you previously put on your SD-card. The kernel will flash and the device will reboot.
(9) You will now notice you no longer have the warning triangle during boot, but you are actually running CF-Root with all it's goodies!
(10) In the future, if you only use the Flash Kernel option inside CWM Manager instead of ODIN, the triangle will not return, neither will your flash counter increase. But keep in mind, that CWM Manager can only handle a direct "zImage" if you are NOT running a kernel with full busybox support (this is currently needed for flashing kernels out of .TAR and .ZIP files)
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Tr1gg3R said:
If you have a backup of what is currently on your S2, you could try reflashing the wipe-image.
Not the non-wipe from Intratech, but the one posted by Darkyy:
http://www.multiupload.com/G1GBNSDYJA
After that I would do a factory reset, just to make sure everthing is stock from the KG2 Firmware.
Then repeat flashing the KG1 CF-ROOT etc.
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Yeah, I do have the backup. However, it is in Titanium Backup. I need root access
I am a bit reluctant to do a clean wipe is because what if I still cannot flash the KG1 CF-Root....
I planned to do a non-wipe upgrade then root the phone. Then do a factory reset and finally restore from Titanium.........
It seems i got s crewed this time....
You could try to ask for help in the CF-Root topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Sorry that all the above didn't solve your troubles.
Worst-case, reflash/factory-reset.
But that doesn't seem so bad to me.
Most can be redownloaded from the market, and the rest you could put on your SD-card.
Tr1gg3R said:
You could try to ask for help in the CF-Root topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Sorry that all the above didn't solve your troubles.
Worst-case, reflash/factory-reset.
But that doesn't seem so bad to me.
Most can be redownloaded from the market, and the rest you could put on your SD-card.
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Thanks, mate.
Truly appreciate it.
Tr1gg3R said:
Hi Sileshn, if that is correct, could you please explain me why he should flash the CF-ROOT twice?
In step 1, he does so via ODIN.
In step 3, he extracts the tar and flashes it again via CWM.
I'm not sure I understand that
Please elaborate.
Why overwrite the KG2 kernel again with the CF-ROOT KG1 kernel?
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Try entering recovery mode after flashing stock kernel over cf-root without the third step and see if you can access cwm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14283369&postcount=2
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My specs are as followed:
firmware 2.2
baseband version i9000UGJL2
Kernal Version 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #6
Mind you also that when I go on stock recovery, it says <3e>. I know that there is some troubles with that.
Well, you just have to flash a kernel that includes CWM (flash with Odin, put it into PDA-field, boot into download mode, connect your Galaxy with your PC and press 'Start').
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roma17 said:
My specs are as followed:
firmware 2.2
baseband version i9000UGJL2
Kernal Version 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #6
Mind you also that when I go on stock recovery, it says <3e>. I know that there is some troubles with that.
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I had the same setup as you, including 3e recovery. I flashed speedmod k13e kernel for froyo, using odin, and it included cwm 2.5.1.0. Just leave it at that and you should always get into cwm when booting into recovery. Anytime I tried to upgrade cwm, or use rom manager, it just screwed it all up and reverted to stock 3e recovery. So I would advise against trying that stuff.
Good luck1
masterslacker said:
I had the same setup as you, including 3e recovery. I flashed speedmod k13e kernel for froyo, using odin, and it included cwm 2.5.1.0. Just leave it at that and you should always get into cwm when booting into recovery. Anytime I tried to upgrade cwm, or use rom manager, it just screwed it all up and reverted to stock 3e recovery. So I would advise against trying that stuff.
Good luck1
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yep you and the guy above me were right indeed. Flashed it and it all works perfectly now
However there are some problems I've encountered, which i will post another thread about. They aren't Major problems but they are annoying ones nonetheless.
Hi,
I just flashed the Abyss Kernel via Mobile Odin Pro.
I was on Rocket Rom ICS Version 2, and Franco's Kernel R5.
Now the phone does not go into recovery, the galaxy note logo still shows up. I'm not sure if there is a way to get back into recovery? Or how do i fix this situation?
Thanks...
Try to flash another ics (safe!) kernel with pc Odin; it should work but then you'll have to use triangle away to reset counter.
Otherwise, flash a gb/ics stock ROM
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Can you put it into Download mode?
Try to install GB rom with root kernel first by PC ODIN.
then flash ICS customROM.
Your step was wrong..
First go to CWM and install Abyss not Mobile Odin..
Hi guys. First of all it's gonna be my first thread. That's way I wanna say hello to everyone. Anyway. I just tried to upgrade my Samsung Galaxy S Gt-I9000 to ICS 4.0 and I followed pinappu. hubpages. com/hub/Samsung-Galaxy-S-firmware-update-to-Android-40-aka-Ice-Cream-Sandwich instructions. My phone installed the upgrading files successfully. After rebooting my phone didn't turn on. I can't start my phone even in recovery mode but download mode is working. What should I do?
Yours
Sir_Night
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Sorry for my lexical and grammatical errors. English isn't my native language.
Boot into download and flash a GB rom through Odin. Then flash a kernel with CWM (like Semaphore). Download any ICS rom zip file and flash it twice (it will bootloop or reboot recovery after the first flash).
The instructions and links to tutorials/videos for installing roms are usually in the rom's OP so you can just follow that.
Captain_17 said:
Boot into download and flash a GB rom through Odin. Then flash a kernel with CWM (like Semaphore). Download any ICS rom zip file and flash it twice (it will bootloop or reboot recovery after the first flash).
The instructions and links to tutorials/videos for installing roms are usually in the rom's OP so you can just follow that.
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Thank you for your reply. I just flashed GB 2.3.6 rom and now my phone is working. Thank you. I'm not sure about ICS anymore
If you only want the appearance of ICS use SauROM and then flash the ICS theme. It looks just like ICS but is obviously still GB.
When bootloop or no CWM occurs after flashing from GB -> ICS:
-remove battery
-download a ICS kernel to your PC.
eg. Semaphore ICS http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21910951
-start Odin and put .tar in PDA field. Untick repartition.
-insert battery and go download mode.
-connect usb to PC and flash ICS kernel.
Next boot of phone should be normal ICS.