Hello all,
So I bought my HTC Wildfire S Virgin Mobile on black friday like everybody else. I waited a few days and then rooted. And then I had the brilliant idea to try installing the CM 7.1 Mod for it. And well, I didn't do a Clockwork Backup, and well, it didnt work very well. The phone got stuck on the HTC screen. So finally I installed a different ROM, JikantaruROM, and I managed to get past the bootscreen but I can't use my carrier anymore. So I was wondering if anybody could either tell me how to flash CM 7.1 Unoffical release to my phone, or if anybody knew a way I could get back to the original Virgin Mobile software. It seems that you have all the other stock roms, so I would REALLY appreciate if someone could share the Virgin Mobile rom too.
Thanks in advance,
Wieland959
Seconded. Although I think mine is in a slightly worse case; I kept flashing roms and ended up in a state where it turns on, screen remains black, then the phone vibrates three times and evidently does nothing. So Wieland959, I'd advise you to stop flashing until someone posts the ROM.
And if someone could let me know how to recover from my current state, I'd very much appreciate it.
thesnaz said:
Seconded. Although I think mine is in a slightly worse case; I kept flashing roms and ended up in a state where it turns on, screen remains black, then the phone vibrates three times and evidently does nothing. So Wieland959, I'd advise you to stop flashing until someone posts the ROM.
And if someone could let me know how to recover from my current state, I'd very much appreciate it.
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Your in the same boat I was just in. My solution was to go back to radioshack with the receipt and tell them it just turned off and wouldnt turn back on. Just doing the 3 vibrations. I did spend hours trying to search about how to fix it, but I dont think theres a way unless you use a jtag hookup and some sort of fancy programmer.
@Wieland959, If you want. I just tried to do the OTA update through the settings on the phone itself. It would let me download the file(I believe it should be flashable through the cwm recovery), but when I tried to let the phone install the file, I would get the android with the exclamation mark after the reboot. Ill try to post here, if it will upload. But......
DISCLAIMER!!!!
I take no responsibility for anyone damaging their phone using the file here. This file, as far as I know, should only work with the Wildfire S Virgin Mobile USA CDMA model A510C as this is the phone the file was downloaded from.
Thank you for the file, but I couldn't flash it. What might work though, if you are willing is, if you have rooted your phone, to make a cwm backup and upload that here. From there I should be able to recover and then factory wipe my phone. But thank you anyways for the file. I will keep kicking until the phone doesn't boot.
How are you planning on restoring from backup if the phone doesn't even boot?
Sorry, I'm new to this...
thesnaz said:
How are you planning on restoring from backup if the phone doesn't even boot?
Sorry, I'm new to this...
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from the recovery, by holding down the vol down button and power button. then select recovery.
also, im in the same boat as OP haha
Okay. I managed to boot my phone and am able to send/receive texts. The rom I used? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1367701] It seems to work pretty well. However, I would still like to have the original rom if someone could still upload it.
VM USA Stock Clockwork Backup
Well, I don't know much about stuff like this, but here is my clockwork mod recovery backup. It's just the stock VM USA w/HTC Sense. I have realized that I deleted the bloatware, so that's the only thing that isn't 100% stock. Hope it helps.
*Unzip the file before placing on you sd card. (Contains the clockwork folder, which contains the backup folder,and then the folder that contains the backup itself.)*
**!! Disclaimer! Please run the activate application upon installing as when you call voicemail, it will call my number. !!**
http://www.mediafire.com/?le6b07dwr865017
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Wieland959 said:
Okay. I managed to boot my phone and am able to send/receive texts. The rom I used? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1367701] It seems to work pretty well. However, I would still like to have the original rom if someone could still upload it.
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Is this a good rom? I'm looking for some senseless roms that will work with our version of the WFS. will you post if you are able to go back to the Stock Virgin backup that I have posted? Also how much memory is on the rom that you posted?
With the a2sd enabled, you get 150 to 175. It's nice.
Sent from my HTC_A510c
BigChillin said:
With the a2sd enabled, you get 150 to 175. It's nice.
Sent from my HTC_A510c
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Can I easily switch back to the stock rom via my backup? How do I install it. Sorry that i'm such a newbie. xD
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With the a2sd enabled, you get 150 to 175. It's nice.
Sent from my HTC_A510c
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I tried it and found my phone only had 75mb of internal storage available!!! Weird!!
Nevermind I figured out the problem. Ok. Just one question is there anyway I can get the nice clock back from the stock ROM?
Is anybody else having mms issues with the experimental ROM?
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Can I easily switch back to the stock rom via my backup? How do I install it. Sorry that i'm such a newbie. xD
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Thanks for the backup! It worked perfect for me!
would you mind if i posted the link on another forum? i know of a couple people looking for a backup aswell.
You should be able to switch back with the recovery no problem. Correct me if I'm wrong, but to install boot into recovery, install from SD, select specific, and select the zip of the rom. Also, I don't have my phone on me so the wording might be a little different.
MMS is a known issue with the rom from what I've read. I don't have it installed personally.
@brandonhun, Thank you so much. You're a life saver. As far as the rom goes, it still have sense on it and there are tons of MMS errors. So just wait and eventually something will pop up.
Wieland959 said:
@brandonhun, Thank you so much. You're a life saver. As far as the rom goes, it still have sense on it and there are tons of MMS errors. So just wait and eventually something will pop up.
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Just a heads up wieland, when you get a voice mail and you try to check it from the notifications make sure it's your number, because I ended up giving brandonhun a call. Going through the activation app and rebooting fixed the problem.
djsquiggly said:
Thanks for the backup! It worked perfect for me!
would you mind if i posted the link on another forum? i know of a couple people looking for a backup aswell.
You should be able to switch back with the recovery no problem. Correct me if I'm wrong, but to install boot into recovery, install from SD, select specific, and select the zip of the rom. Also, I don't have my phone on me so the wording might be a little different.
MMS is a known issue with the rom from what I've read. I don't have it installed personally.
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You can post it wherever you want. I'm glad I could help a couple of you!
ScottPomroy said:
Ok. Just one question is there anyway I can get the nice clock back from the stock ROM?
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I haven't done this ROM change but if its the stock HTC Sense go to personalize and get HTC widgets (perhaps its get more HTC widgets) and you should find an update to the clock widget. That should give you the original clock plus a bunch more new ones.
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Wieland959 said:
@brandonhun, Thank you so much. You're a life saver. As far as the rom goes, it still have sense on it and there are tons of MMS errors. So just wait and eventually something will pop up.
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Guess what just popped out of the Betty Crocker oven? As close as I could get to stock. Enjoy.
Rob
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Hey guys. I have a problem and not sure how to go about this. My Evo was at 2.2 rooted for a long while and all of a sudden it started acting up. It would always freeze and had to be rebooted constantly. So I had a back that I went back to successfully but it is at 2.1 now (Baseband 2.15.00.09.01)
Now I'm not getting the OTA update to 2.2. I go into HTC software update and it says no available updates for my phone.
So how do I get to 2.2 or 2.3 rooted?
FYI after going into bootlaoder and choosing Recovery, I get Clockworkmod Recovery. Is this normal?
You need to flash the stock rooted ROM for the latest OTA update. I would suggest trying out some different Roms, though. That's the best part of rooting.
And ClockworkMod is the most popular recovery for the Evo, so yeah that's probably right.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
Sounds like the perfect time to throw CM7 on there and see what you think about AOSP Gingerbread.
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Sounds like the perfect time to throw CM7 on there and see what you think about AOSP Gingerbread.
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You are speaking a different language to me lool. I'm new to this so I don't know exactly what your talking about or how to go about doing that.
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You are speaking a different language to me lool. I'm new to this so I don't know exactly what your talking about or how to go about doing that.
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It's pretty easy actually. Once you have root again (if you don't already), go to http://mirror.teamdouche.net/?device=supersonic and download either the newest nighly (30) or RC2 to your memory card.
Boot into Clockwork and go to backup and restore, and choose nandroid backup or backup (I'm not using clockwork, so I don't know the exact verbiage). Once the backup is complete, do a full system wipe by clicking on wipe data/factory reset.
Once that is done, choose install zip from sdcard, scroll down to cm_supersonic_full-30.zip and select it. It will install and then ask you to reboot. Go ahead and reboot.
Once your phone is up and running again, you'll want to get back into recovery so that you can flash GoogleApps, which you can find here: http://goo-inside.me/gapps/latest/7/universal/.
You'll flash these just like you did CyanogenMod 7 a minute ago, although you will want to wipe your cache and dalvik cache (which is located under "advanced" in the Clockwork menu) first.
All you have to do then is boot back up, go through the walkthrough to set up your google account, and then you'll be running (close to) stock Gingerbread 2.3.
If you need any help, feel free to ask.
Awesome!!! Thanks blackroseMD1!! I'll give it a try when I get home from work tonight. I'm not rooted right now. The last time I rooted I used unrevoked because it was so easy. Would that be good enough to get the process rolling?
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Awesome!!! Thanks blackroseMD1!! I'll give it a try when I get home from work tonight. I'm not rooted right now. The last time I rooted I used unrevoked because it was so easy. Would that be good enough to get the process rolling?
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I'd actually use the link that CheesyNutz posted up there. Universal Auto Root works better than Unrevoked, from what I've heard.
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I'd actually use the link that CheesyNutz posted up there. Universal Auto Root works better than Unrevoked, from what I've heard.
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Ok thanks. I'll try that and will keep you updated. Hopefully I have enough time tonight to do this.
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Ok thanks. I'll try that and will keep you updated. Hopefully I have enough time tonight to do this.
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Shouldn't take long. Probably a half hour, tops, not counting download times. Let me know if you have any issues, and I'll see what I can do to help.
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Shouldn't take long. Probably a half hour, tops, not counting download times. Let me know if you have any issues, and I'll see what I can do to help.
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I really appreciate your help. I just bought a xoom so I want wireless tethering working on my evo.
So you're good to go now?
blackroseMD1...I just followed your instructions and I'm up and running on CM7. Wow its so different then what I had before. You are the man!!! Thanks a lot for your help and everyone elses input in this thread.
I was scared going in, but wow was it easy to do. Thanks again to everyone and the hard work you put in to provide us noobs with a great experience
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blackroseMD1...I just followed your instructions and I'm up and running on CM7. Wow its so different then what I had before. You are the man!!! Thanks a lot for your help and everyone elses input in this thread.
I was scared going in, but wow was it easy to do. Thanks again to everyone and the hard work you put in to provide us noobs with a great experience
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Awesome! Glad to hear it man. Everyone should take an AOSP rom out for a spin at least once, and CM7 is the best one out there. If you have any questions about it, feel free to hit me up. Glad I could help.
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Awesome! Glad to hear it man. Everyone should take an AOSP rom out for a spin at least once, and CM7 is the best one out there. If you have any questions about it, feel free to hit me up. Glad I could help.
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Yea it looks great and loving the change so far
One last question. Is there a tethering app built into CM7 or do I need to get wireless tether from the marketplace?
Edit...Nevermind I think I found it right underneath bluetooth settings
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Yea it looks great and loving the change so far
One last question. Is there a tethering app built into CM7 or do I need to get wireless tether from the marketplace?
Edit...Nevermind I think I found it right underneath bluetooth settings
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Yeah, built in tethering works fine. Seems like you found it. Enjoy Gingerbread.
Many recommend wiping data/factory reset (which I know was suggested and you've done), but also cache and dalvik BEFORE flashing any new ROM. Also, with CM, is it not suggested that you use Format_All?
totalanonymity said:
Many recommend wiping data/factory reset (which I know was suggested and you've done), but also cache and dalvik BEFORE flashing any new ROM. Also, with CM, is it not suggested that you use Format_All?
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I only started using Format All recently, and never had any trouble before that with just a factory reset. Different phones react differently though...
another question is voicemail is not working. I get a text message saying Android has sent younansprint voice message and to call a number. Then it has this long string of letters and numbers. So how do inset this up
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another question is voicemail is not working. I get a text message saying Android has sent younansprint voice message and to call a number. Then it has this long string of letters and numbers. So how do inset this up
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Your best bet is to use YouMail, which is free in the market. It's a lot like Sprint's Visual VoiceMail that you have on Sense roms, but with more features. I use it, and I love it.
Here is the update that everyone has been waiting for At the moment, I'm only providing the modem, and rooted, stock, deodexed version of the ROM. There will be a cleaned up version to go along with all of this in due time, but we're currently working out some problems with it. I would like to note that despite this being the Froyo update, it is not without its own set of problems, and odds are you may never see another update outside of this from anywhere. However, the benefits of getting Froyo will outweigh the problems with it for most people, so have at it.
You will need a few things to get this, first, the downloads list here will be needed (obviously). You'll also need to have CWM setup and know how to use Odin. Heimdall will also work for those of you not on Windows, but I'm not providing any instructions for flashing using Heimdall. Also note that you will want to wipe data or perform a factory reset before booting into Froyo to avoid any problems. While you may get away with not doing it, you could end up with several problems, so my recommendation is to wipe data. Also, you can flash the ROM first, or flash the modem first, which ever you want to do. There isn't really a required order for it, as long as you do both parts.
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Download everything you need.
Odin
Froyo Radio
ROM+Kernel
CWM Kernel
CWM update.zip
Put the ROM zip and CWM update.zip on your SD Card
Flash the Radio via Odin in the PDA box
Enter CWM and flash the ROM+Kernel
Wipe Data in CWM before restarting your phone
Restart and enjoy Froyo
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Modem
ROM+Kernel
FAQ
How can I donate to you for this?
You can either click the "Donate to me" button above my avatar, or go through this link. Don't feel obligated to donate though, as Verizon should have given this to you (the users) long ago.
Can I still receive updates after flashing this?
You cannot receive updates after flashing this unless you revert back to DL17, which is the latest official software released by Verizon and Samsung.
If I can receive updates on this, how can I restore back to DL17?
I've been sending this to several people already that have had problems with their phones. If you need to revert back to DL17 for any reason, download this. You will need 7-zip or similar to extract it. Once you have the .tar.md5 file, flash it in Odin via PDA like you did for flashing the modem to get Froyo.
Can I return my phone to Verizon for warranty repair/service with this on my phone?
No. If you need any sort of help with your phone from Verizon, you will need to have the stock DL17 ROM on your phone. Anything else and you have voided your warranty and Verizon and/or Samsung will not have to do anything to help you. See the above question for a package to restore your phone to the latest stock software.
Are there any bugs in this release?
Yes there are, just as there is with any software. I do not know what the bugs are though off hand though as I have not been using this update. I also cannot say whether any of the problems you may have will ever get fixed, seeing as you can't even get a straight answer on why the update has been taking so long.
Is xxx modification/theme compatible with this?
Odds are that it isn't. All of the current themes and modifications for DL17 will not work on this package. They will all need to be updated to be able to work. Given that this is a relatively new release, this could take some time, especially given that it is the summer and people are on vacation (I'm looking at you trailblazer ). We will work though to try and get all of the mods ported from DL17 to EC03 so that you don't have to give up anything to upgrade.
Will you release a "clean ROM" based on this?
Yes, and it is already in progress. I have sent it out to a couple people already to ask for feedback and any issues. Once they say it is ok, I'll create a new thread with the cleaned up version. There is currently no ETA on when it will be released though.
Are there any other kernels I can use with this besides the one that comes with it?
At the moment, there isn't. I'm trying to get a custom kernel to work, but it has some problems. At the very least, we can customize the stock kernel some, but I do not know if a full source built kernel will ever be available.
Can I flash this if I am on the voodoo kernel?
No, if you are running the voodoo lagfix kernel, you will want to disable voodoo prior to doing anything. If you don't, you'll be in for some fun times with Odin getting your phone back in a usable state.
Can I get something included in the FAQ?
Yes you can. Just create a post with the following template, and I'll try to keep the FAQ updated. If I don't see it or add it right away, don't worry, I'll try and update it. If it has been a week or two and I still haven't responded, just send me a message with a link to what you want included. Here is the format to use:
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[PLAIN][b]Question goes here?[/b][/PLAIN]
Answer goes here.
I'm getting ready to download it
When I go to flash the radio, Odin says it's an invalid image type
circa881 said:
When I go to flash the radio, Odin says it's an invalid image type
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It should work You aren't extracting or renaming it at all are you?
Nope, not at all. I even downloaded it again just to make sure the first file wasn't corrupt
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Nope, not at all. I even downloaded it again just to make sure the first file wasn't corrupt
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Your phone is in download mode when you're attempting to flash via Odin?
XD Now I feel like a ruh-tard. I forgot about that part
Wait, it's still saying invalid image type
I'm in shock... I'm on this forum every day and I missed this?! I'm going to install this and mess around with it. Ill post any bugs I find later this evening..
Kudos @imnuts for the effort!
Took about 7 minutes from download to phone setup. There was a short hang at the Samsung screen (approx. 15 seconds) but other than that it looks like it should. All startup animations are in tact..
I just gotta ask, its killing me... Where did this come from?
jaizero said:
I just gotta ask, its killing me... Where did this come from?
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Does it really matter?
No... No it doesnt.. Its working perfectly by the way.. But Im sure you already knew that lol..
If jaizero got it to work, why couldn't I?
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jaizero said:
Took about 7 minutes from download to phone setup. There was a short hang at the Samsung screen (approx. 15 seconds) but other than that it looks like it should. All startup animations are in tact..
I just gotta ask, its killing me... Where did this come from?
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It came from heaven!!!
Sent from my Mind
^ lolololol
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FROYO
i think i love you (no homo)
I successfully loaded the ROM.
It hang a bit longer than usual on the verizon logo but after that no issues.
Thanks imnuts and anyone else that worked to make this possible.
Kay, how are people getting this to work when I couldn't get the radio flashed
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Ok I dl'd both files, I have Odin1.3 both blue n yellow CWM update.zip but what is CWM kernal?
P.S. I totally love you guys and many thanks to nuts for confirming my faith in opensource and saving my phone
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This method is not perfect but if you need to return your phone then it should work. Once you do it, you will be 100% stock, but WiFi is broken as it causes power cycling. Not sure if the network issues I am having is from the restore either but signal seems good but won't let calls or texts come through as they should.
1. So what you do is take a flash-able ROM and remove the extras from the developer... sorry to all the devs but I am not knowledgeable in this department so I took one and stripped the zip.
2. Once you strip the zip of extras you take the system folder in the zip and delete contents... you just want to delete all folders except the system folder, leave anything else that ISN'T a folder then you take a system dump and paste it in the system folder inside the zip.
3. Now you boot into recovery and flash this just like you would if it hadn't been changed. Then you take the stock kernel and flash it via Odin... I did not let the phone power completely on until completing this last step, remember I am a noob so I have no idea if this is necessary.
4. Now you let it turn all the way on and you will see no yellow triangle on boot and you are at a completely stock ROM.
I hope this was helpful to get your phone returned
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This method is not perfect but if you need to return your phone then it should work. Once you do it, you will be 100% stock, but WiFi is broken as it causes power cycling. Not sure if the network issues I am having is from the restore either but signal seems good but won't let calls or texts come through as they should.
1. So what you do is take a flash-able ROM and remove the extras from the developer... sorry to all the devs but I am not knowledgeable in this department so I took one and stripped the zip.
2. Once you strip the zip of extras you take the system folder in the zip and delete contents... then you take a system dump and paste it in the system folder inside the zip.
3. Now you boot into recovery and flash this just like you would if it hadn't been changed. Then you take the stock kernel and flash it via Odin... I did not let the phone power completely on until completing this last step, remember I am a noob so I have no idea if this is necessary.
4. Now you let it turn all the way on and you will see no yellow triangle on boot and you are at a completely stock ROM.
I hope this was helpful to get your phone returned
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You're going to want to describe just a LITTLE bit more how you do #2 or else you're going to get a LOT of questions on how to do that...
My opinion, but this is going to cause a LOT of problems that you may not be prepared to help with.
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You're going to want to describe just a LITTLE bit more how you do #2 or else you're going to get a LOT of questions on how to do that...
My opinion, but this is going to cause a LOT of problems that you may not be prepared to help with.
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Thank you for the advice i will fix that up when I have a chance
What is different about your "method" to the one offered on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1281287
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What is different about your "method" to the one offered on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1281287
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When I used that method I had the android splash screen no matter what, even when the phone was fully booted all you can see is that splash screen staring you in the face and taunting you telling you that you can't see anything on your screen but it.
This should not even be here.The other link above is better and way more eas for people.This should be removed.
With all due respect to the OP (who is genuinely trying to be helpful), I'm really concerned less-experienced users will wind up hosing their phones trying to follow this process.
If this breaks wi-fi and you cannot take calls or text messages why would anyone want to do this? Seems like you are giving up everything the phone is meant to do.
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If this breaks wi-fi and you cannot take calls or text messages why would anyone want to do this? Seems like you are giving up everything the phone is meant to do.
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WiFi is broke... because it power cycles the phone. Calling and Texting works, just not like it should, it seems like the phone will only check for new stuff every 5-10 minutes. I only did this so that if you bring your phone back to sprint they don't question you if its rooted or not because as it sits, this way will not be detectable it just looks like your phone is messed up and they should replace it.
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WiFi is broke... because it power cycles the phone. Calling and Texting works, just not like it should, it seems like the phone will only check for new stuff every 5-10 minutes. I only did this so that if you bring your phone back to sprint they don't question you if its rooted or not because as it sits, this way will not be detectable it just looks like your phone is messed up and they should replace it.
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Does your "method" resets the counter that indicates how many times the phone has been flashed with a custom kernel/ROM?
Will this method cure cancer?
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rayprobg said:
When I used that method I had the android splash screen no matter what, even when the phone was fully booted all you can see is that splash screen staring you in the face and taunting you telling you that you can't see anything on your screen but it.
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Then you didn't do something right. Flashing the stock through odin brings your phone back to stock, no triangle at the boot, everything works. 100% stock, not 43% stock like your method.
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With all due respect to the OP (who is genuinely trying to be helpful), I'm really concerned less-experienced users will wind up hosing their phones trying to follow this process.
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Thank you, I would have made this easier if I were a serious developer but I am a noob as I have been trying to make everyone aware, I only did it that way as an experiment to get completely stock and it worked to a degree so I hope someone can take what I did and run with it and make everything work
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Does your "method" resets the counter that indicates how many times the phone has been flashed with a custom kernel/ROM?
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Don't believe so, but as someone who works for sprint. No one should look there unless they are developers themselves
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Then you didn't do something right. Flashing the stock through odin brings your phone back to stock, no triangle at the boot, everything works. 100% stock, not 43% stock like your method.
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Again Me=Noob I am not a developer I was trying to be stock without having the "android" splash screen in my face when it shouldn't be because with the before mentioned method that is all I could see when booted up fully
Moving this to Q&A and closing. This is not needed and is not real development.
I'm noticing since I got my S3 and rooted all my backups now show as 1970. Anyone have any input on how to fix this?
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I'm noticing since I got my S3 and rooted all my backups now show as 1970. Anyone have any input on how to fix this?
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I remember this same thing happening on the Epic when we first started using CWM as well. It wasn't until it was 'officially supported' when the dates got fixed.
However, if you have an app like ROM Toolbox (worth the Pro version too) you can do all sorts of things, but it also has the ability to restore nandroids and it shows the correct date. The actual folder name is still from 1970, but the date listed within the app is correct.
I doubt this is a premium feature, so it should help you out either way.
I'm still in the habit of creating a folder with the ROM name and version and date of the backup and then moving the whole nandroid folder in there. However, sometimes you get md5 mismatches unless you move the nandroid folder back to the CWM/backups folder first before restoring. This could pose a bigger problem if you only use internal storage instead of a microSD as you probably wouldn't be able to move anything if it were on internal storage and you really messed something up.
VeriSkye said:
I'm noticing since I got my S3 and rooted all my backups now show as 1970. Anyone have any input on how to fix this?
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It's a known issue.No fix.Sorry
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So my second question ( forgive me if this is a stupid one) is it just a problem with the file and the back up should be fine? Been hesitant to flash anything due to this as I don't want to find out the hard way that it's a problem with the back up itself.
VeriSkye said:
So my second question ( forgive me if this is a stupid one) is it just a problem with the file and the back up should be fine? Been hesitant to flash anything due to this as I don't want to find out the hard way that it's a problem with the back up itself.
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The backups work fine. At least they have for me...
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xtrezpasor said:
The backups work fine. At least they have for me...
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I get that my mileage may vary. Just didn't want to risk it with out hearing that they had at least worked for some one else despite the messed up date.
VeriSkye said:
I get that my mileage may vary. Just didn't want to risk it with out hearing that they had at least worked for some one else despite the messed up date.
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Yea, but also I'm only using Freeza's deoxed stock rooted Rom... I haven't seen anything to flash that has really caught my eye yet
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xtrezpasor said:
Yea, but also I'm only using Freeza's deoxed stock rooted Rom... I haven't seen anything to flash that has really caught my eye yet
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I hear ya but I'm really tempted to give CM10 a shot this weekend since 4g is sporadic at best anyways I won't be missing much witht he lack of LTE.
Cwm 5.8.4.9 has fixed the date issues... Update via rom manager and you will profit....
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Naddict said:
Cwm 5.8.4.9 has fixed the date issues... Update via rom manager and you will profit....
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That's the version I've installed now. Tried a few different versions it gives me option to flash in Rom Manager but they're all doing it. I was able to confirm my back up from this morning worked so I'm happy.
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I hear ya but I'm really tempted to give CM10 a shot this weekend since 4g is sporadic at best anyways I won't be missing much witht he lack of LTE.
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If you install cm10 let me know what you think...
And Rom manager works in our phone?
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xtrezpasor said:
If you install cm10 let me know what you think...
And Rom manager works in our phone?
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Has worked fine for me thus far. Then again I only use it to update clockwork most of the time and for an easy reboot to recovery.
I have 5.8.4.9 installed and am still having the date issue but I have been able to restore backups of different roms without any issue.
Hello all,
I am facing problems with my SIII right now. I was running AOKP but due to the bluetooth not being able to sync with my stereo, I decided to go back to stock rooted. I just flashed back the stock rooted image using Odin, but now my phone sits at the Samsung screen with the blue notification light on. I have tried rebooting, and it gets to this point (after the rethink possible screen) and just sits. I am thinking another flash in Odin is in order? Is there a stock, non root image I can flash via odin? I am just really lost for ideas right now and any input would be appreciated! Thanks!
Update:
I tried flashing with odin again and this time I got a failed. It was in the process of flashing the "system". I am kinda starting to freak out. I am hoping that it's just the file I'm using (though it just worked not even a few days ago.) I am trying again and if this one bombs out, I think I am going to try a different file. The one I am downloading to try next is the "stock unroot" from the how-to video. Anyone have any luck with this?
Another Update:
I just re-flashed with odin, this time it says it successfully completed but once again it's stuck at the flashing Samsung logo with the indicator led on.... I am starting to really freak out lol. I have another file downloading that is supposedly just stock, no root or anything...
rakhov said:
Hello all,
I am facing problems with my SIII right now. I was running AOKP but due to the bluetooth not being able to sync with my stereo, I decided to go back to stock rooted. I just flashed back the stock rooted image using Odin, but now my phone sits at the Samsung screen with the blue notification light on. I have tried rebooting, and it gets to this point (after the rethink possible screen) and just sits. I am thinking another flash in Odin is in order? Is there a stock, non root image I can flash via odin? I am just really lost for ideas right now and any input would be appreciated! Thanks!
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I tried flashing with odin again and this time I got a failed. It was in the process of flashing the "system". I am kinda starting to freak out. I am hoping that it's just the file I'm using (though it just worked not even a few days ago.) I am trying again and if this one bombs out, I think I am going to try a different file. The one I am downloading to try next is the "stock unroot" from the how-to video. Anyone have any luck with this?
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Actually have the exact same situation going on right now, I will post if I can find a fix. Downloading an alternate stock build I found now and will let you know how it goes.
Glad to have a partner in crime
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-unroot/how-to-unroot-att-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747/
This is the file/procedure I am going to try next. Good luck and I will stay posted with any info, likewise!
rakhov said:
Glad to have a partner in crime
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-unroot/how-to-unroot-att-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747/
This is the file/procedure I am going to try next. Good luck and I will stay posted with any info, likewise!
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Thats exactly what Odin is working on loading now, Download had just finished.
avarize said:
Thats exactly what Odin is working on loading now, Download had just finished.
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Wicked, well good luck solider....Does anyone know the signifigince of the led being on? It looks like it is slightly pulsating too...I hope this isn't the "sorry, you just broke it" notification XD
rakhov said:
Wicked, well good luck solider....Does anyone know the signifigince of the led being on? It looks like it is slightly pulsating too...I hope this isn't the "sorry, you just broke it" notification XD
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I've always noticed the LED being on during boot (or some of the boot) and it was also on when I had a bootloop during cm9 so I don't think it means anything.
Fair enough, I guess I never paid that much attention till now when things don't work heh. I do recall reading about someone else having the similar issue using odin...I am trying to find the post and if there was any follow up on it.
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Fair enough, I guess I never paid that much attention till now when things don't work heh. I do recall reading about someone else having the similar issue using odin...I am trying to find the post and if there was any follow up on it.
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Didn't seem to have any luck with that download/odin. Still stuck, Trying a few more things, although I am a bit lost as to what to do from here.
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avarize said:
Didn't seem to have any luck with that download/odin. Still stuck, Trying a few more things, although I am a bit lost as to what to do from here.
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Correction : Used that link you had posted, it was still stuck so I loaded up the toolkit and used option 20 for reboot options to force it into default recovery, wiped data & cache from there and let it reboot, it seemed to have hung but waited a few minutes and it came back to life. Back to complete stock here now, hope it works for you.
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Didn't seem to have any luck with that download/odin. Still stuck, Trying a few more things, although I am a bit lost as to what to do from here.
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Correction : Used that link you had posted, it was still stuck so I loaded up the toolkit and used option 20 to force into default recovery, wiped data & cache from there and let it reboot, it seemed to have hung but waited a few minutes and it came back to life. Back to complete stock here now, hope it works for you.
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When you say toolkit are you talking about the one from the thread labled [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 QCOM TOOLKIT V2.3] Drivers Backup Root CWM BusyBox + MORE [ATT]? And if so you just opened it and used option 20? nothing else? This sounds great if it works hehe.
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When you say toolkit are you talking about the one from the thread labled [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 QCOM TOOLKIT V2.3] Drivers Backup Root CWM BusyBox + MORE [ATT]? And if so you just opened it and used option 20? nothing else? This sounds great if it works hehe.
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Should have explained a bit better. Yes that toolkit
While it was stuck at samsung screen.
1 For AT&T (Obviously)
20 For reboot options
1 For recovery.
Then wipe data/cache
Then wiped cache (no idea why)
then rebooted.
When i did an Odin to stock I also froze on the Samsung logo. I had to boot to recovery and do a factory reset I side recovery to get it to boot. Keep in mind everything will be deleted though
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That is exelent. I am downloading the toolkit right now and will report back shortly.
Once you got it to boot, did you still have root? I am wondering if you flashing the "stock rom" that I posted, if that had any impact. I have only pushed the root66 file, so I am expecting root when(if XD) I get this thing going again. I appreciate you being more thorough with your instructions, and will report back with my results as soon as I get some
Also, are we loners on this? I am not seeing any other posts about going back to stock/stock rooted from modded roms using odin? I am trying to figure out the best method to go back to stock. I made a nandroid and I am sure that would work, but all of this word about having to flash different kernels and bluetooth/wifi drivers to get stock working properly makes me wonder if just using odin is the easiest method, as it restores everything on the phone (to my knowledge).
crash822 said:
When i did an Odin to stock I also froze on the Samsung logo. I had to boot to recovery and do a factory reset I side recovery to get it to boot. Keep in mind everything will be deleted though
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That is great, this may sound a little silly, but how do I boot to recovery? Thanks!
UPDATE:Nvm, google hehe. I just did the factory reset...Things are looking good so far, the haptic lights turned on at least...BOOM! We are good gentlemen. It looks like all it took was the recovery wipe. This is great news! I will try to figure out how to mark this as solved, and you crash822, you get a thanks
NP sir. We all have to start somewhere. Luckily for me I was already planning on doing a full wipe so I backed up everything I wanted to keep from my phone onto my computer before using odin.
I seem to be having the same issue. I've downloaded the toolkit as you guys have suggested. are you guys in download mode on the phone while you use this? it seems to want me to be in debugging mode and i can't get to that. I've tried a factory reset with no luck.