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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] badboy68:
worked like a charm, used root explorer to delete the recovery file and then replaced with supplied zip, put update zip on to sd card, used ouick boot from the market to get in to recovery, flashed 2nd line as mentioned from op, got into cwm, had an error (mount cache, recovery etc. msg) reboot, and went into recovery and flashed 2nd line again, wala.........................

thanx krylon, standing by for next update
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] joedeveloper:
A sight for sore eyes :).

thanks again.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] orionshock:
Followed directions exactly, done the "update from sdcard" several times and it won't boot into CWM, keeps booting into stock first..

could it be that the recovery.bin file that was replaced isn't "write-able" or has some other permissions issue preventing it from being overwritten?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] joedeveloper:
I don't think it auto boots into CWM. At least each time I want to boot into it, I boot into Stock Recovery first and then CWM via the 2nd option.

I think that is intended for right now.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] badboy68:
correct. once in stock recovery. select re install packages, and that should lead u too cwm.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fknfocused:
After all my issues this past weekend Im finally back on KC1 Deodexed with whitehawkx mods AND this Beta CWM working like a charm!

Thank you for all of your hard work Krylon360 & DrHonk!!!

PS. Can we use UOT Kitchen and upload our Framework-res.apk, cook, then install with this? Whitehawkx took a look at a cooked framework and mentioned that it was 9mb large, which is insane? Any info is greatly appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] solrac.dc:
Gentlemen......thank you very much for your hard work!!

Question? Would I be able to use a battery mod from the Vibrant forums?? Have one in mind that I would like to use ;0)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fknfocused:
Update: I tried it, didnt work. had to re-flash because of numerous force closes.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Success100:
dont flash anything for the vibrant on the 4G. Framework is different. Wait until it has been modified to work on the 4G
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Bl4ckpheniX:
Try to decompile. And re-compile. Then give it a shot.

If that doesn't do it. There is an error in an XML file somewhere.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fknfocused:
PM'd

Just seen your update to your post. Whats weird is that the mod takes and I can see the changes but alot of processes force close on me. I think I might just wait for more dev on our phone because I copy files with Root Exp, ES File, and now flashing with CWM and I get the same results. I think that UOT Kitchen and SGS4G are not compatible at the moment, unless someone out there has used it successfully and im just doing something wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Bl4ckpheniX:
You could pull the .png battery images and use those. But it will not be an accurate battery until other files are modified to work with the sgs 4g. Don't take anything but images from the vibrant.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] heartspains88:
Flashed with zero issues, thanks Krylon
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] JJMiller35:
Awesome! Thanks guys! Worked liked a charm. Feels nice having backups again.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] richielasalsa:
Its great to have back up of my rom to not loose my apps thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] solrac.dc:
Thanks bro I'll be sure not to
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] erney1:
Work like a charm!

Followed the instructions to the letter and it worked like a charm! woohoo!:D:D:D:D thanks very much
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RanT476:
so close!!!!! to getting roms!!!! yes!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] phomuabay:
when I do this, my device will unbrick or not ?

:(
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] nwpro3:
I'm kinda thinking probably not, but there is only one way to find out. What do you have to loose if you already have a brick. If you smoked your rom with using a vibrant PIT file I kind of doubt this will fix it. It is still in the experimental stage.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] phomuabay:
yeah yeah yeah , and i need wait new fw or pit file release from samsung :o .
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] patpat09:
Im a complete noob, and this used sgs4g that i got has a problem being recognize by PC, i tried 3 different usb drivers and 2 laptops ( both Window7).

I haven't root the phone yet, since it cant be recognize, and i dont know if the previous owner did.

Since your CWM uses sd card to flash, this could be a possible solution to my phone.

Doesn it matter if my phone isnt rooted yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] nwpro3:
If you can get to the market install Root Checker to see if your phone is rooted. You can also look in Applications to see if you have Superuser App installed. You can check Here for info on rooting (I have a post on rooting there) or Here. there are some links for USB drivers on the second link. You will need to have root permission to switch the recovery file. You may have to use Oden to flash one of the stock Roms on the Dev page depending on what shape your system is in. This CWM has not been tested to flash Roms so far.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] golmar88:
One thing you might try, if you haven't yet is a different (original) usb cable. I had this problem and realized I was using a moto usb cable. Just a thought.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] makavelicruz:
I apologize guys, I'm a noob to all this CWM stuff, but I'm loving learning all of this. Learned to root and flash Krylon's 100% odexed stock rom, learned to delete bloat ware. However, I am still a bit confused about this whole CWM beta that krylon just put up. From what I'm getting from all your convos, this beta is just to have backups???

again guys, my bad, just trying to learn :).

big ups to Krylon & drhonk, no mean to disrespect by not knowing :), great job guys.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] joedeveloper:
Yep you can do backups, advanced restore of data and cache. Also you can flash zips as stated in the OP (mods, boot animations, kernels, modems, etc).

The only tricky part is that the zips need to use the edify scripting format. Since there are not alot of these floating around yet, you are limited in what you can flash via zip. It does work though.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] krylon360:
just google amend to edify ;) there's a conversion tool on xda
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] joedeveloper:
Nice, I'll check that out.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fknfocused:
Heres the link. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=903598

Im sad, I read a few pages of that thread and I must admit, im in over my head when it comes to stuff like that. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] pogotv:
Brick Hope not (smart enough to be dangerous)

Ok I f-ed up somthing. :( Phone wont go past start screen. My steps outlined below.

1. Downloaded both files.

2. Update.zip moved to root of SD

3. Used Root Explorer, went to System/Bin - tried to delete recovery file . (error)

4. changed mount of System/bin to RW (OK))

5. Deleted system/bin/recovery (OK)

6. Copied downloaded "recover.bin" to system/bin (OK)

7. Renamed recovery.bin to just "recovery" as I saw the old one named (OK)

8. Rebooted phone (OK)

9. Ran CWM and booted into recovery (OK)

10. Looked for "choose the 2nd Option to flash update.zip from SD" (Error not a choice)

11. rebooted Phone (OK)

12 using Root Explorer renamed system/bin/recovery to recovery.bin (OK)

13. Ran CWM and booted into recovery. (OK)

14. Upon reboot PHONE HANGS at "Galaxy S 4G" ...From T-Mobil Screen) (ERROR BIG TIME)

15. Removed Battery Same error as #14. Upon hitting power button goes right to Boot screen and hangs.

16. Attached USB cable from Laptop (ERROR - Get battery charging screen Spinner freezes)

I hate to ask Is this a BRICK ?

Amy Suggestions ? from the Brain Truss....

Thought I could handle this, was able to get my old Tilt-2 running ala SD card.

So I know enough to be real dangerous. :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] patpat09:
I've checked , my phone isnt rooted yet.

And when it's in recovery mode, i clicked reinstall package, it said "E:/fail to open.mnt/internal_sd/update.zip(No such file or directory)

What that be what cause my problem now? Could you point me to anywhere that can DL that update.zip?

possible you upload it for me??

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Harhar321:
When Krylon said to use the second option in the stock recovery he meant the "Reinstall Packages" option. That will load the update.zip file and launch you into CWM.

At step 9 what do you mean "ran cwm and booted into recovery? Do you mean Rom Manager? If so I wouldn't recommend using it until we have a final version of CWM.

But where you really went wrong is step 12 renaming recovery back to recovery.bin. this is what is hanging your phone. At this point it is probably easiest just to reinstall a new rom with Odin. I recommend! deodexed kc1. It is really nice after tweakage. Then go back through the process outlined and you should get cwm going without issues.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fknfocused:
there is no internal storage like there is on the vibrant. update.zip in our case is used to get into CWM which is on our SD card.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Harhar321:
You need root for this because you have to replace a system file to get this to work. After rooting read and follow the instructions carefully to get cwm to work. The files you need are linked in the first post in this thread fyi.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] joedeveloper:
Yeah I'm starting to learn more on this end of development. I'm a programmer by day, but mostly with .NET / Java. So getting more into learning this stuff :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] patpat09:
But my phone cant be recognized by the PC, How could i root it?

Any autoroot apk ? I found one, but it doesnt work...:(

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Bl4ckpheniX:
If the Samsung usb driver from the vibrant section doesn't work try it with a Mac, Linux, or a different PC. Then use superoneclick root. If you use Mac or Linux to do it. It will be more complicated running supperone click through terminal.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] patpat09:
I dont have a Mac and none of my friend use Mac, all PCs.

I actually went to a Tmobile store, succesfully connected their display unit on my laptop, so its not my laptop or cable's problem. And i did try to connect it with another pc, still wont work.

Another member suggest me to zip a stock rom, then flash it with recovery.

I tried two roms, KC1, and a stock T959VUVKC1-REV00-ALL-low-CL933594.tar

The both failed, saying "E: signature verification failed"

I guess that might be caused by the "recovery" file.

I tried to replace it, but without root, I wouldnt allow me :(

Is there a way to replace those protected file? ( or delecte it?) without root?

Any idea?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Bl4ckpheniX:
For starters you can't flash a rom with cwm yet. That is the part that is broken. Also the new version of cwm requires the roms be zipped in a new format. Read the op.

Sounds like you flashed a pit file with Odin? If that's the case. You will need to wait till we have a fully working cwm, or a working pit file.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] wizardslovak:
thank you krylon for this
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] nwpro3:
The first thing you need to do is get your phone recognized by your computer. You do that by installing the correct Samsung USB drivers. I used a file called SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe (Version 1.3.850.0) I tested that and it works. I don’t remember where I found it, but that is the file that works on the SGS4G. After you install the driver, plug in your phone into your computer and it should see the phone. Once you get that far you should be able to see Samsung Android Modem in device manager. You should be able to root your phone using SuperOneClick 1.7 once connected to your computer. Check Here for info on rooting and read my post. You can find a link to SuperOneClick 1.7 Here. Check the OP page for the links to SOC and USB drivers. The USB drivers there are suppose to work. If you cannot connect to your phone after doing that your problem is much larger.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] joedeveloper:
Pat already mentioned in a previous post apparently that he took his laptop to a TMO retail store and tried one of the stock SGS4G's there. Bingo connected fine.

With his, it hasn't connected fine.

In regards to flashing a zip that was my only suggestion to him. What he needs is the stock rom in an OTA format, that he can put onto his SD card, and flash with stock recovery, not CWM.

However, I doubt there is an OTA format of the stock rom out there, unless someone has it packaged up, and loaded somewhere.

Even then, I have told him that he might have bought that used SGS4G for nothing, might be hosed on the connection for whatever reason.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] patpat09:
I see the rom available here. Who could possibly pack it into OTA for me ?

Should I post this in other section?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] orionshock:
IIRC For a stock recovery, the OTA has to be signed by either samsung or google and we can't do that.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] penguin0609:
tried all these directions when i chose 2nd option i got signature could not be verified any help
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] orionshock:
"recovery.bin" ~= "recovery"

they are different files.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mbernusg:
if Obama could kill Bin Laden then we can definitely get a nice ROM working on the SGS4G :D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] xsteven77x:
No joke I thought the same thing last night lolol. Hoping an update comes out soon that gives us some progress, most of my gs4g friends are bout to just sell the phone. Bout to just tell them to do it so I can quit checking this forum ten times a day lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] sgyee:
Frankly, it will get done when it gets done. If people are really in a hurt for a fix, read the twitter feed. You'll see progress there.

For those who don't follow the twitter feeds, DrHonk seems to have gotten a CWR working partially on an SGS4G.

I don't blame the dev's for basically not talking about stuff here on XDA. Leave 'em alone - you'll get your fix. Bug the hell out of them, you won't get crap. Raw reality.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] penguin0609:
renamed recovery to recovery.bin placed it in the system/bin rebooted to recovery still am getting signature cant be verified

this is getting frustrating i had an optimus t fully modded and a g2 dont know why i am having so much trouble with this one please help
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] penguin0609:
found out renaming isnt a good idea so i fixed the name to just "recovery"when i went to paste in the system/bin it said file exists overwrite i said yes but yet the file didnt change i have r/w i dont know why i file didnt paste. any help would help
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] orionshock:
try renaming the file that is there to something else (like .old) , then copy in the right one in & the rename it

also delete any thing related on your SD card first & redownload it :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] nwpro3:
When I did it, I made a copy of Recovery file in system/bin using Root Explorer, backed it up to my computer, then mounted R/W system/bin and deleted Recovery. Then I copied the new Recovery file and pasted it into system/bin, Mounted the directory R/O, restarted one time then shut down and used the three-fingered salute UP/Down/Power into recovery and selected reinstall packages. The update.zip file needs to be on the root of the SD card.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] penguin0609:
This is crazy I delete the recovery in system.bin by the time I go to the sdcard to copy the new recovery to paste the recovery I just deleted is back in system.bin this is nuts
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] nwpro3:
Check the size of the recovery file. The old one is like 310 bytes and the new one is like 303 bytes. You should be able to just paste and overwrite the file if the directory is toggled to R/W. If you can get the size to change you should have successfully changed the file to the new one.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] penguin0609:
the size of the recovery in the system/bin is 309880 i have tried deleting it, overwriting it everything when i delete it if i refresh it pops back up if i change the name and refresh the old name is there i have r/w selected any other other thoughts
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] penguin0609:
there is also a date and time on the recovery file 07 feb 11 20:58:00

when i paste the new file none of the attributes change
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] penguin0609:
everytime i try to flash the update.zip which is in the root of my sd card i get signature verification failed no clue why this is not working
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] nwpro3:
I just did the Kies Mini update last night. I upgraded to VUVKD1 version. When I tried to run the CWM after I ReRooted the new install I was getting Signature verification error when I tried to “Reinstall Packages” from recovery mode. What I did was tried to go to recovery mode from my previous install of the current free version of CWM App I had installed from the market. I got a SU request from CWM and accepted the permission. Then I went into Root Explorer and copy/paste the recovery file again to overwrite after toggling the /bin Dir to RW then back to RO after the paste. My question to you is did you install CWM from the market and give it Root permissions? It may be that you need to have that program installed in addition to the update.zip file. That is just a guess on my part, but it appears from what I just did that may be a factor in making this work. I think your problem is related to something not having proper root permissions. With Root Explorer you should easily be able to overwrite the recovery file. If your date is not chaning on the recovery file, then it is not being overwritten.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] penguin0609:
i did have rom manager installed so i uninstalled that app deleted the cloockworkmod folder from my sd card tried to paste recovery into the system.bin folder once again just like the last time the file attributes did not change size or date i just dont know what i am doing wrong
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fknfocused:
I checked your posts back a couple pages, I noticed no one asked this but, is your phone rooted? Are you running stock rom or deodexed kb5 or kc1? just curious because you are having so many issues.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] penguin0609:
I am rooted running stock rom
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fknfocused:
I would then recommend backing up all of your data, and factory wipe your device. From there, Root device again then proceed with overwriting the file. If that does not work, i would try to flash a ROM, then try again.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] nwpro3:
Did you install Root Check from the market and verify the Root and also Busybox? If either of those are not installed correctly that will cause your problem. If it confirms they are installed correctly you may have to flash another ROM as fknfocused Suggests. Did you install Titainium Backup? It has a process for reinstalling Busybox by selecting Problems? / Get Busybox. I would try that before flashing a new ROM. It sure sounds like your Root access is not working properly, but it could be corruption of the O.S.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] joedeveloper:
Following the OP I can confirm that CWM works on KD1 (the latest build from tmobile). You replace the recovery file and reboot.

Then reboot into stock recovery and as long as you have the update.zip on the root of the SD and click "reinstall packages" you will be booted into CWM.

Prior to overwriting the recovery file you will get the "Signature verification failed". Afterwards you will not, CWM working the same on KD1 as it was on KB1 and KC1.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] orionshock:
Is there a way to get the KD1 zip file that would be acceptable to use via stock recovory to udpate the rom ? Or is KD1 being aquired some other way that has to be ODIN'ed on to the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] joedeveloper:
At this point you would need to use ODIN. If you're on KB5 then its likely that you will get the update via OTA. The OTA update comes from google's servers and is pushed down to you via Tmobile. That's the only way to get a flashable zip.

Additionally, it's automatic so you wouldn't see the zip.

If you're not on stock KB5 then you would need to use KiesMini to update your phone (which is sometimes a real pain), or use ODIN to flash the stock tar file.

Best yet though would be to flash the deodexed tar file of VUVKD1 that Whitehawkx just posted.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] orionshock:
My phone is rooted & my FOTA files have been replaced so... I don't think i'll be getting a OTA any time soon.. Also it's kinda lame that they don't publish the OTA files to go download. What's the point in having the stock firmware able to accept a zip file that is never provided :|
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Bl4ckpheniX:
I tested an update for this last Sunday. Failed at restore progress still. So I am sure that krylon is working on that last bug. Then we will have a final version. ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] krylon360:
ok, tell you what all know it all.. go ahead and pull the source from git and build it. :)

drhonk and I are still working on this. we each have a life, we each have a job, so sorry, we can not work on this 24 hours a day. I took this on as a side project. Not for YOUR personal gain.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] golmar88:
amylovespooty is saying it's impossible, not that ya'll are not working on it. idk something about finding something somewhere??? Read this.

Please don't let this get to ya. we know you're doing what you can when you can. Trust me when you get this done you will be flooded with donations from the... five people in this forum. ;)

Thanks for the hard work Krylon.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] sgyee:
Are you on crack? Just wondering considering the cryptic prose you've been spouting.

Like I've said before - follow the Twitter pages.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Success100:
SHUUUUUTTTTT uPPPPPPPPP!!!! YOU do it then!!!!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] joedeveloper:
New signature? LOL slaaaaaaam! high five haha
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] sgyee:
Can someone slap a universal translator on your posts?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GDofWR420:
Im still on stock KB5, rooted, fota fixed, and KB5 bootanimation kernal flashed. I also Have super manager(for file pushing) and busybox installed. So can I do this dance or what?( u know CWM) or do I need to update? And AMYLOVESCOMPOOTERS STOP DOUBTING WHAT YOUR NOT WILLING TO HELPOUT WITH.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dtowngs4g:
Why is everyone even answering amyloves? Just a bored lil person who has been constantly debative and fishing for conflict ignore. Jmho
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] poopypoo13:
Lets try to be patient, not every phone has the crew that will put their life on making hacks, mods and roms nor is it easy, not every phone can be modded, hacked or changing the rom is easy as snapping your finger (it's complexed lmao inside joke, but it really is hard)

I've been trying to figure out why some people have over heating problems with their sgs4g but I don't have all day, like the rest I'm doing this for free.

All of us who are putting their spare time in to develop new mods, hacks,etc. Are most likely doing it on the side after full time work, school, or both.

We only ask for you all to understand and be patient.

Thank you in advance
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GDofWR420:
Got it I will ignore haters. I Did read all 15 pages throughout the thread just wondering should I move to KC1 OR KD1 before I try to use CWM. I Read about some having trouble on stock(KB5 which is what im on). so just looking to clear that up before I do it. And thanks folks.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GDofWR420:
Ok got KD1 flashed and got into CWM3 without any issues. Just cant get bootanimation to work on bootup. Any thoughts or suggestions?