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[Q] Latest GPS FIX

Can some one please tell me witch gps fix is the latest one and witch one in your opinion actually works. I see that a popular fix is the Dj05 radio fix and there is even a hardware fix out for the vibriant that bends the gps antenna contact. So witch one should I try first? witch actually works and witch are known not to work?
I searched and came up with a lot of different threads and I think we should consolidate all those threads and list all the fixes and make a poll asking witch fix worked better for the users. This is a very common problem and I am surprised there are no stickies threads been update regularly with the latest info. The biggest problem is that there are MANY threads about it and some are very old, not sure if there are better fixes now.
So please help me list and consolidate all those threads, I will update this post showing all your input. I also have 3 fascinates that all are a little different when it comes to gps and would love to try the fixes and post my results on all three.
Edit: I would also like to write the proper way to test your gps, I see some threads have this buried in between the gps fix steps and I would like to make it more obvious so if you know how to properly test the gps, let me know. I know there are some apps like gps test and status that show you lots of info, would be great to see a list results with a working gps and a faulty one.
thanks.

Dj05 solved my GPS woes.. insta-lock now..
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When I was running stock, and rooted dI01 I laterally could not acquire a signal. I tried leaving it on, outside in the open, for over an hour, and nothing.
Going to dj05 I can lock within 10 seconds or less.
I am so impressed with the difference.

Dalamar1320 said:
When I was running stock, and rooted dI01 I laterally could not acquire a signal. I tried leaving it on, outside in the open, for over an hour, and nothing.
Going to dj05 I can lock within 10 seconds or less.
I am so impressed with the difference.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869990&highlight=dj05
I tried following the guide on this link, successfully installed the radio via odin, tried installing the rom and kernel through clockwork but I do not have an option to choose zip file from sd card. the only option i get is to apply sdcard: update.zip. I changed the name of the rom zip file to update.zip and tried to flash it but it told me it failed to verify whole-file signature. What should I do now?
the guide does not explain much so I need some help.

Did you flash clockworkmod recovery through odin, then flash clockwork from rom manager? If so you should have an update.zip on your sd card that when applied takes you to clockwork then you can choose which zip to flash from there...
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jiggaman508 said:
Did you flash clockworkmod recovery through odin, then flash clockwork from rom manager? If so you should have an update.zip on your sd card that when applied takes you to clockwork then you can choose which zip to flash from there...
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I do not think I flashed clockwork with odin, what I did is installed the dj05 Radio with odin by checking pda and finding the file, then pressing start. after that, the phone rebooted and I installed rom manager. Once in rom manager I installed the latest clockworkmod recovery 2.5.1.0. I do not have an update.zip file there on the root of my sdcard. what did I do wrong? How do I fix it? THanks
in about phone I can see that baseband version is s:i500 V.DJ05

The fascinate is different from other phones you need to flash clockwork through odin then in rom manager here is a link on how to flash through odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
Flash that, then delete any update.zips on your sd card, then in rom manager flash clockwork and it will download an update.zip that when applied from stock recovery will take you into clockwork... Once all that is done if you already have the modem installed boot into clockwork and select install zip and find the DJ05 rom you downloaded, flash that and you should be all set...
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jiggaman508 said:
The fascinate is different from other phones you need to flash clockwork through odin then in rom manager here is a link on how to flash through odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
Flash that, then delete any update.zips on your sd card, then in rom manager flash clockwork and it will download an update.zip that when applied from stock recovery will take you into clockwork... Once all that is done if you already have the modem installed boot into clockwork and select install zip and find the DJ05 rom you downloaded, flash that and you should be all set...
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Thank you, I was just about to post that same link here and ask you if this was the correct guide to follow. I just booted into the familiar clockwork and now I am flashing all the good stuff. will update later.

well something went bad, I rebooted and I can see the samsung logo but the there is no splash screen after that only sound. the screen is completely black after that. NOW WHAT??

jonagpa said:
Thank you, I was just about to post that same link here and ask you if this was the correct guide to follow. I just booted into the familiar clockwork and now I am flashing all the good stuff. will update later.
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No problem ill check back to make sure all went well
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jiggaman508 said:
No problem ill check back to make sure all went well
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that is really weird, same thing happen but I tried unlocking the phone event though the screen was completely black and it did unlock. Have you heard of this happening?

What did you flash?
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jonagpa said:
that is really weird, same thing happen but I tried unlocking the phone event though the screen was completely black and it did unlock. Have you heard of this happening?
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No that's different so it's working now though?
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jiggaman508 said:
What did you flash?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869990&highlight=dj05
go near the bottom of this guide, youll see system/rom and also kernel links. thats what I flashed.

jonagpa said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869990&highlight=dj05
go near the bottom of this guide, youll see system/rom and also kernel links. thats what I flashed.
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You flashed both system and kernel? And did you wipe data/cache?
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jiggaman508 said:
No that's different so it's working now though?
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yeah, seems to be working fine, I am afraid to reboot the phone and have it completely die on me. did I flash the correct kernel and rom?

jiggaman508 said:
You flashed both system and kernel? And did you wipe data/cache?
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yes flashed both in order that they are listed.
I did factory reset, I though cache was included in that reset, wrong?

jonagpa said:
yes flashed both in order that they are listed.
I did factory reset, I though cache was included in that reset, wrong?
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No you should be ok, and if you flashed the rom/kernel from that thread you are good...
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jiggaman508 said:
No you should be ok, and if you flashed the rom/kernel from that thread you are good...
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I rebooted and it does the same, no splash screen. I waited a few seconds to make sure it booted all the way and the screen turn on by it self. seems like somehow I messed up the splash screen. I am going to try and go back to stock then try this again. I tested the gps on all 3 of my phones. white one is still doing the best, OG one (stock) is still doing same as before and the new one with dj05 is using more sats that the OG(6/8), but the OG has more sats in view (5/9). Is that weird?

That djo5 kernel from thread does not support boot animations. It's normal for that kernel.
good day.

Help with epic

I am new to power using with phones. I had went to install syndicate and my phone had crashed, i finally got it up and running with oden once, Tried it again, this time i can't seem to get oden to work. At one point my phone wasn't even turning on or doing anything until i had taken it to a sprint store hoping my insurance would cover it.
I can get into clockwork.
I can get into download mode.
Oden is not working.
and Installing from zip is not working.
I could really use some help with this.
Thank you.

bloodywaterfox said:
I am new to power using with phones. I had went to install syndicate and my phone had crashed, i finally got it up and running with oden once, Tried it again, this time i can't seem to get oden to work. At one point my phone wasn't even turning on or doing anything until i had taken it to a sprint store hoping my insurance would cover it.
I can get into clockwork.
I can get into download mode.
Oden is not working.
and Installing from zip is not working.
I could really use some help with this.
Thank you.
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Try another USB cable and also make sure it is plugged into the same USB port as before.

I've tried a couple already, any other idea's?

bloodywaterfox said:
I've tried a couple already, any other idea's?
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Did u convert to ext4 before u tried to flash srf? Also srf didn't come with a kernel u need to flash a kernel right after the rom
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If there would be something wrong with the boot, is there a way to fix this? After using odin or installing from zip it goes right back into clockwork every time.

bloodywaterfox said:
If there would be something wrong with the boot, is there a way to fix this? After using odin or installing from zip it goes right back into clockwork every time.
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U still didn't answer my question. If Odin doesn't recognize ur phone try installing the drivers again
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Esteway.619 said:
Did u convert to ext4 before u tried to flash srf? Also srf didn't come with a kernel u need to flash a kernel right after the rom
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I have no idea, probably not. would you mind showing me how i can find these?
and I posted while you were posting.
I have tried several sets of drivers, and as far as i know odin reads/sees my phone fine.

bloodywaterfox said:
I have no idea, probably not. would you mind showing me how i can find these?
and I posted while you were posting.
I have tried several sets of drivers, and as far as i know odin reads/sees my phone fine.
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Download and flash rfs2ext4 here's the link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109362
Edit: afther u flash this make sure u reflash the rom and then flash a kernel. Like genocide or twilight
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so i just run the zip from clockwork, then what? i'm a bit android illiterate, i really could use and appreciate the help.

This is what i did, not sure if it is right or not, however it didn't work.
wiped.
ran rfs2ext4.zip
ran syndicatefro110-fullyloaded-signed.zip
ran genocide2.0_voodoosnd10.zip
and it still keeps boot looping.
I have also been getting a E:cant open /cache/recovery/log

bloodywaterfox said:
This is what i did, not sure if it is right or not, however it didn't work.
wiped.
ran rfs2ext4.zip
ran syndicatefro110-fullyloaded-signed.zip
ran genocide2.0_voodoosnd10.zip
and it still keeps boot looping.
I have also been getting a E:cant open /cache/recovery/log
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What recovery are u using?? I would say try to really install the drivers on your computer and use Odin to go back to stock and start fresh.
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Thanks everyone for the help anyways, I found a .tar file that was a full install for odin and now i have it up and running.
I also figured out what i was originally doing, rooting and installing syndicate.
Thanks guys.

He didn't install a kernel.

Can't mount internal or external storage

0.00 internal storage and the external reads 0. I have flashed every Odin file I could find, tried the heimdall one click. Nothing is working. Any ideas? I promised the phone to my father in law and he is in town for the weekend.
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Wow have you tried Eugene Froyo umm no brick rom? Also have you tried to partition the phone?
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iwillkillyou said:
Wow have you tried Eugene Froyo umm no brick rom? Also have you tried to partition the phone?
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Sure did. About 59 times already lol. Repartition has no effect.
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Hmm how about making your phone soft brick, then use odin.
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I don't really know, but here are some ideas.
Did you disable voodoo lagfix?
Try "eugenes froyo that doesn't brick" for the 60th time.
On ODIN put a check mark next to Re-Partition, but you said that had no effect.
Hmmmmmm, I bet eugene knows the answer. I feel like there is a thread somewhere that discusses this issue.
If you figure it out, let us know!

SamsungVibrant said:
I don't really know, but here are some ideas.
Did you disable voodoo lagfix?
Try "eugenes froyo that doesn't brick" for the 60th time.
On ODIN put a check mark next to Re-Partition, but you said that had no effect.
Hmmmmmm, I bet eugene knows the answer. I feel like there is a thread somewhere that discusses this issue.
If you figure it out, let us know!
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I was on cm7. No voodoo. I didn't have a SD in the phone and plugged it in for mass storage. Upon realizing that, I popped one in with the phone still connected. That's when I noticed the problem. I haven't been using my phone. I Odin'd from cm7 weeks ago and didn't touch the phone until I plugged it in for mass storage.
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Bump it up. Still stuck.
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maybe the information in this post will help?
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/...ternal-storage/page__view__findpost__p__67870

Take a look at this, not sure if it's the same thing as that on cyanogenmod link above:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1230059

I hope this will help
I had the same issue when I was coming back to a froyo rom from CM 7.1, I did everything you did flashed froyo that didn't brick and nothing so this is what I did I used Odin JI6 file from this thread ODIN JI6 and the zip comes with ODIN 1.3, 512 PIT,T959UVJI6.TAR. I used that version of odin 1.3 to flash JI6 tar and pit files and checked re partition, when it rebooted it was stuck at the factory recovery so I pulled the battery, held vol up vol down and plugged in the usb cord to get back into download mode. Now I opened ODIN 1.7(DL LINK) and flashed froyo that doesn't brick also check re partition when it re boots it will go into a boot loop you know this, so THEN yes one more odin I kept the same version of odin open 1.7 and I flashed Eugene_2E_JK2_Froyo.zip also with re partition checked. After all this I was still having issues with market then I cleared market catch installed trigger rom and now I can install apps again I would like to tell you the three odins was unnecessary but it wasn't until odin with JI6 that now my phone work right as for CM roms I never have one issue flashing then but if I want to revert back to a 2.2 rom it's a all day event hope this helps
EDIT LOL try the two peoples above me^^^ method first they seem to be on the right track ^^^

Also noticed that when I flash JFD, I get no errors(datadata, sd card, mmcblk0) in recovery after it boots from odin. The catch is, it goes black after the boot animation. Only the soft keys will light up. Really super stumped. Adb wont see my phone, so its making it really hard to manually repartition the internal storage. I have never been a adb wiz.

I thought you got this fixed?

Br1cK'd said:
I thought you got this fixed?
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Negative Ghostrider I thought I did. But no dice.

Well damn. Have you tried different versions of Odin? What about a Voodoo kernel and conversion, any difference? There is something I remember reading a while back about an issue like this, I don't remember exactly what it said, but I'll try to find it for you.
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I can't find the thread I was thinking of, sorry. I was thinking that your issue here sounds very similar to when people had done the partitioning via rom manager/cwm. Perhaps fixes for that will lead you in the right direction.
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Update:
Still no luck. But after screwing with it, it now says I have a damaged internal SD, doest say blank internal SD anymore. I think that the phone is all done : (
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Dan_Brutal said:
Update:
Still no luck. But after screwing with it, it now says I have a damaged internal SD, doest say blank internal SD anymore. I think that the phone is all done : (
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format the sd card

laylovj said:
format the sd card
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Doesn't work. If there was a actual/physical button for it, I would have worn it out already haha.
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Dan, sounds like it's time for a new Galaxy S2!

Vibrantnew-b said:
Dan, sounds like it's time for a new Galaxy S2!
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Sure does. Im going to jump on the new T-Mobile pre-paid plan. $70 a month for unlimited everything with 5gb of 4g speed before they throttle you. Use my old ass G1 until I either get a sgs2 or a prime.
I was reading a thread about the storage issue(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=957615), and Im 300% sure that the phone is ****ed. I think I roasted the internal storage completely. A true brick. Do I get a cookie for bricking the un-brickable?

[Q] installation aborted

I'm a noob but not an idiot can anyone give me some advise can't seem to find a updated link. I'm permrooted and s-off. I've followed many instructions from here, unlock also youtube. Making sure to reset data, cache, dalvik but I keep getting a installation aborted when trying to flash ROMS. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
htc glacier
Android Version:2.2.1
CWM:5.0.2.0
Kernal:2.6.32.21-g899d047
build:1.17.531.2
Software:1.17.531.2
superuser:v2.3.6.1

I would say you need to specify more of what you're doing. I'd recommend installing Rom Manager, then in the Rom Manager app, do the "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" (the app is in the market).
Then download whatever rom you want, like CM 7.1 and copy it over to your cf card. Then run the Rom Manager again, and tell it to 'Install ROM from SD Card'
Realize, as is always stated, I am not responsible if you brick your phone. Be very careful to ensure everything is done right.

Bad downloads sometimes abort. Have you verified the MD5 hash of any of the zips before you tried flashing? Also, what ROMs did you try?
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I'm using the latest flash clockworkmod from rom manager to try and install. i'm downloading the roms from xda with a mac. When they are done they are unzipped so i zip them back up and put them on my sd card. I've tried Royalgingerv3, update cm7.1, blockbuster6,

estallings15 said:
Bad downloads sometimes abort. Have you verified the MD5 hash of any of the zips before you tried flashing? Also, what ROMs did you try?
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Assuming you did everything else right, which seems likely since you got S off, this is the most likely answer.
It's also the easiest thing to try and fix because you can just redownload the ROM and try again with a fresh copy. And ROM's do get corrupted during downloads more often than you're think, so it's not unlikely that this is your problem.
Also, download it from the phone using Clockworkmod. Less chance of the file getting borked on the transfer to the SD card.

blahbat said:
I'm using the latest flash clockworkmod from rom manager to try and install. i'm downloading the roms from xda with a mac. When they are done they are unzipped so i zip them back up and put them on my sd card. I've tried Royalgingerv3, update cm7.1, blockbuster6,
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The downloaded rom should already be zipped, so no need to zip it. And if you need to zip them back up I think it has to be without compression.

Thanks everybody. Seems like i was making harder then it was. I just had to leave my computer out of it and everything works fine.
CHEERS

I'm having the same issue, but my issue is trying to flash the GPS_Supersonic_FIX_Flash2 gps fix.....i do everything right, i wiped the cache and did a back up, then tried flashing the file as normal but i get this
--Installing: /sdcard/GPS_Supersonic_FIX_Flash3.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Installation aborted...
Im using a MAC and when i first downloaded the files i had to compress them, idk if that made any difference, but now it won't flash

chiliv06 said:
I'm having the same issue, but my issue is trying to flash the GPS_Supersonic_FIX_Flash2 gps fix.....i do everything right, i wiped the cache and did a back up, then tried flashing the file as normal but i get this
--Installing: /sdcard/GPS_Supersonic_FIX_Flash3.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Installation aborted...
Im using a MAC and when i first downloaded the files i had to compress them, idk if that made any difference, but now it won't flash
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if it gave you an md5sum, see if they are correct.

I got it from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14534313&postcount=2478
i believe everything is fine with the file

chiliv06 said:
I got it from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14534313&postcount=2478
i believe everything is fine with the file
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well there's your answer...
that zip file is ONLY for the HTC EVO 4G (Supersonic)
so obviously it will not work flash on the Mytouch 4G

well thats the thing i have HTC Evo 4G Supersonic....thats why im a little confused on why it wont flash
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chiliv06 said:
well thats the thing i have HTC Evo 4G Supersonic....thats why im a little confused on why it wont flash
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IF you are trying to flash a Evo 4G Supersonic OS, then why are you posting about in the MyTouch4G section. I'm sure they will be able to assist you more in the correct forum.

wow! lol sorry did not even see that this was the wrong forum, sorry i just did a search and this was the closest match to the answer i was looking for, thanks guys i shall take my answer over there

chiliv06 said:
wow! lol sorry did not even see that this was the wrong forum, sorry i just did a search and this was the closest match to the answer i was looking for, thanks guys i shall take my answer over there
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Not being rude, just trying to help you get to the bottom of your problems.

[Q] can't install rom on rooted att galaxy s4

I rooted my Galaxy s4 sgh i337 installed Rom Manager and Goomanger, ClockworkMod. I downloaded three different roms all the same results. Wicked rom, Goldeneye rom, and CyanogenMod Nightly rom. I have put them on the ext memory card in their zip form, and downloaded them right to the phone with Rom Manager. Reboot into Clockwork recovery and do a clear, and install. always same result, when in recovery with Team Win Recovery, hit Install, select the rom, swipe to confirm flash.
Updating partition details...
Running boot script...
Finishing running boot scrip.
E: Unable to open zip file.
Failed
I have flashed my galaxy s3 with no problems, this is driving me nuts. I would be grateful your hel or advise.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314494

Copy to internal sdcard. Flash from there. See what happens. Result back here.
Sorry, bored.

Thanks for the help. just wasted the whole morning on this. I followed the link , every detail. rerooted twice, complete factory setting 3 times. installed the patch and roms from both memory locations, downloaded all new files, changed computers, changed usb cables, all with the same error when flashing rom . (Failed unable to open zip file). The patch flashed fine, but unable to unzip the roms. I have downloaded them straight to phone, and pc, same results. I have to be missing something aaaaggggg

buckmaster1967 said:
Thanks for the help. just wasted the whole morning on this. I followed the link , every detail. rerooted twice, complete factory setting 3 times. installed the patch and roms from both memory locations, downloaded all new files, changed computers, changed usb cables, all with the same error when flashing rom . (Failed unable to open zip file). The patch flashed fine, but unable to unzip the roms. I have downloaded them straight to phone, and pc, same results. I have to be missing something aaaaggggg
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Did you ever check the md5sum to make sure the downloads were good. That's good practice.
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jd1639 said:
Did you ever check the md5sum to make sure the downloads were good. That's good practice.
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WOW, Thanks! That was my problem the whole time. none of my roms were complete. Never knew about md5. thanks for everyone that took time to try to help.

buckmaster1967 said:
WOW, Thanks! That was my problem the whole time. none of my roms were complete. Never knew about md5. thanks for everyone that took time to try to help.
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You're welcome
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buckmaster1967 said:
WOW, Thanks! That was my problem the whole time. none of my roms were complete. Never knew about md5. thanks for everyone that took time to try to help.
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be sure to to hit the thanks button of whomever took the time to provide you with a solution (jd1639, in this case). this is the xda way. cheers!