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[Fascinate General] koocheese:
I've tried multiple times over the last couple days, I made sure I've always checked repartition as I have before, kies just refuses to upgrade it to GB,

All this to see the Google boot logo, lol.

On another note, I checked my imei, its listed as 004999010640000, that's what gets assigned if your device can't find the original. No point in backing up the efs folder for me I guess, hehe.

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In between multiple reflashes from odin to ICS, I would be running sgsics + glitch v14b5 + KC1/850mhz enabled and 8-10 hrs later I would have around 60-70%.

I use this phone mostly as a txt/whatsapp/email device, and not exceeding 100 msgs.
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Kies needs an update too. Maybe make sure it's up to date?
[Fascinate General] Sebasking07:
So by today date witch files are the "good" ones and the preform the best to go to ICS :confused: . I currently running Froyo 2.2 full stock
[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
Curious to know if you guys have gotten BLN to work. I'm running pretty much the same configuration as most here it seems: Onecosmics's ICS rc4.2 and Semaphore 0.9.1. Got BLN activated, works when I test it. Also have pulse notification checked in ICS, but I just can't get it to work.

Also one other strange occurrence while I'm at it. When I'm using the XDA Premium app, whenever I hit the back key it exit's the app. Super annoying and makes it virtually unusable. Any ideas on either of these matters?
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
I shut off bln completely so I'm not much help.

From XDA I think that is just the way the app works.
[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
I ran into this problem before and found it to be a simple fix. Don't tick the box next to "Don't keep activities" under your development tab in your system settings. :)
[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
Nice one! Thanks man, worked a charm!
[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
Glad it worked!
[Fascinate General] Sebasking07:
Hi guys

I Cant find that file anywhere

2. Flash ICS Beta Things that you need

A. CWM 3.0.0.5 enabled kernel.

Can somebody post that file

thx
[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
I don't know what you're asking? You need a CWM kernel to flash ICS from what?
[Fascinate General] Sebasking07:
Well i want to put ICS on my 2.2 froyo fascinate . I tried to follow the step by step instruction in this thread but a couple of files are missing like the CWM 3.0.0.5 file . I just want to know witch file i have to download and where ..
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Are you following Buck's steps to go from 2.2 to 2.3 and then to ICS? If so, then the glitch kernel has the right CWM version. I can write more later, shopping with my daughters at the moment. :)
[Fascinate General] Sebasking07:
no the one from 2.2 to ICS. And an another problem cant go in recovery mode
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
I'd follow the other one then to get to 2.3.3 and then ICS personally
[Fascinate General] Sebasking07:
Do you have the thread link
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Page 42 of this thread actually
[Fascinate General] Sebasking07:
Ok but Kies doesnt work so i can go to GB
[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
No offense, but I think you should read the whole thread before you try this procedure. You could seriously mess up your phone if not.

edit: also if you follow the OP on this post, it will get you to ICS, however it is a little outdated. If you look a little father back in the thread buck and jp have found another way to get to ICS through gingerbread which is the better option, IMO.
[Fascinate General] Sebasking07:
I know all that . I'm just trying to go from froyo to gingerbread to fanily go to ICS.

But i cant update 2.2 to 2.3
[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
So where are you with your phone? Are you on froyo?
[Fascinate General] Sebasking07:
Yes i'm . and i would like to go IcS
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
OK - so a few things to check.

1) I'm learning that losing you IMEI is bad - so make sure that what your IMEI is on the phone software (under settings) is the same as the one printed on your phone located behind the battery (thank Buck for that tip).

2) Kies has had some changes - so update your Kies software before doing anything with your phone.

3) Make sure you have the original samsung cord for interfacing with your phone.

4) when flashing stock - especially if coming from another ROM - ensure that repartition is TICKED on ODIN (this prevented me from updating to GB as well).

5) Ensure you are on unrooted froyo - shouldn't make a difference, but you'll root it later in the steps so wait for that.
[Fascinate General] Sebasking07:
ok . But i cant connect my phone with kies and im fully update (kies)

Maybe i dont have the right froyo version . Cause the one in this thread has a broken link
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
OK - I sent you a link to the file I use - essentially follow step 2 of this guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=923712

That should put you on FROYO and remember to REPARTITION.

Hope that helps.
[Fascinate General] Sebasking07:
Ok JP thx for your time and work. I'm updating to gingerbread i guest im on the right path now thx a lot bud
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Good Stuff - but make sure you follow Buck's steps to the letter once on 2.3.3

DEFINITELY back up your EFS folder (/system/EFS/) to an SD card, and then your computer - put it on dropbox - save it, don't lose it :) Can cause issues.

Glad you are moving forward and getting the GB update now - definitely an issue with what you had before if the files I provided you worked AOK.

:) Let us know how you make out.

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hey guys - started a new thread. Something Buck and I have been tossing around - did it late last night under One Stop Shop in this fourm.

I own the first 5 or 6 posts - the idea is I can include links, tips, etc. and hopefully prevent us from fishing around all the posts when we update ROMs.

Take a look - let me know your thoughts. I'm kinda swamped, so if there's text you want in, post it in the thread and I'll update the first few posts.

Hoping it proves helpful :)

Lots to get in - super chargers, different ROMs, different kernels, gps tweaks, Matt's fix for carrier ID in ICS, etc etc etc.
[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
Awesome news Jeff. Just where is the link for said thread? Lol
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Right! :) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1540809

I started it, but it belongs to the collective 'we' - so if there's stuff you want in, let me know so I can update - could be links to threads or just re-copied content.

I put in the button fix for Darky's for example, I think I originally sent that to iWebsource, who then posted it (and someone sent it to me first LOL) - but whenever I go back to Darky's I always have to go find that buried post to make sure home and back work. That's some of the stuff we want to have there.
[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
:eek: I just checked mine and it's not the same but I wouldn't have even noticed unless I checked. Can anyone elaborate on this for me please.
[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
The reason you want your imei the same as the one under your battery is you could have data issues, market download issues, etc. That's your unique ID for your carrier to recognize your phone. When you flash custom ROMs sometimes it'll give you a bad one (starts with 0049 I believe) so you've got to reinsert your original efs folder into your phone from a backup somewhere.

Unfortunately finn, if you didn't copy your efs folder while you were on rooted GB, you're going to have to flash back to stock to get it. Then flash ICS, and finally copy back that folder and you SHOULD have your Imei back.

Sent from my Telus Fascinate running OneCosmics ICS!
[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
Dang, from what I've read that can be a bit of a roll of the dice. Can anyone else chime in on this matter. Personal experience welcome :).
[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
It's happened to me when I upgraded from RC3 to 4.2. Like you, I didn't have a backup copy of my efs folder. So a couple of weeks ago I had to do just that myself.

Check out this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=9567974

Sent from my Telus Fascinate running OneCosmics ICS!
[Fascinate General] jonnyb16:
Anyone know of another place to get these files as megaupload has been shut down?
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
I'll pm you something
[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
Question Jeff cuz you did that procedure yourself, what is the reason for flashing the glitch kernel once you flash the speedmod kernel? Seems to me like it's a little unnecessary? Please enlighten me :)

Sent from my Telus Fascinate running OneCosmics ICS!
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Updated recovery allowing you to flash the ICS zip. :)

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[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
Interesting. You can't flash it with the speedmod recovery?

Sent from my Telus Fascinate running OneCosmics ICS!
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
I don't think. Cannot recall if I tried though.

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[Fascinate General] chubster7383:
Jpm, you mentioned something about a gps fix. Can you explain further? Is it the same as editing the gps.conf file same as other roms?
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
That's part of it. I change the gps.conf, I use the gps status tool - and of course a modem can make the difference as well.

I actually just posted the GPS tweak in that collection thread I started. Check it...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1540809
[Fascinate General] chubster7383:
Thanks Jpm, gps fix worked great. Only edited the gps.conf file and updated the apn as I couldn't figure out the gps status instructions, didn't seem to apply so perhaps the app I downloaded was a newer version. Great improvement still.
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
couple of observations as of late.

--- switch the the KG3 modem. Better bars and reception than stock or kc1 - but GPS doesn't have a clue where I am even after some fixes.

--- odd reason I have that time zone bug again (West Argentinian) but only seems to affect my lockscreen - and easily fixed by manually selecting the timezone (and I can change it to auto after it 'soaks' on atlantic time for a while.

Might try slim ICS at some point - seems to have a lot of fans and was put together by a guy here in Halifax. So may give that a whirl, but with things running really smooth and getting very good battery life, not in a rush to make change.
[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
So I've gone back to stock and backed up my imei folder. Problem I'm having now is that I can't get the drivers for my phone installed(?) I'm guessing. I'm seeing 2 removable disks that are from the phone in mycomputer but when I click on them it's telling me to insert disk into...so I've got no access to my phone files from the pc.

Tried to update in device manager but got no love there. I've got the most current version of Kies installed but I'm surely missing an important part of the puzzle.

Anyone help me?

edit: forgot to mention that I have flashed ICS and tried mass storage mode and debugging. I can access files in mass storage mode. Under device manager I see the phone as GT-I9000 with the dreaded yellow triangle and !.

I've tried everything I can think of here and I've got no more ideas...I'm sad now :(. h e l p p p
[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
Ok then failing this, is there anyway to flash the backed up efs file on the phone from my sdcard?
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
can your phone boot up at all? You could just copy the EFS folder to your removable SD, stick it in your computer and voila - backed up.

You could also zip it or something (using ES File Explorer) and then load the zipped file up to dropbox or box via your phone and never actually have to 'drag' the file from phone to pc.

Not sure what you current state is Finn, but sorry for the predicament.
[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
It's got ICS on it but I'm just trying to update the backed up version of my efs file. The phone works fine but I used this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1308546 to do the backup which worked as it should. However, since I can't get the drivers on my pc for the phone, I can't use the tool to install the backup efs file.

So I'm looking for a way to get the backed up efs where it should be to correct my imei number one way or the other.

Does your pc have the drivers installed for your device jp? I've not really had a problem with it before that I know of.
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
I remember having an issue a year ago. Think I just downloaded the drivers and was fine. Might have been right off Samsung.

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[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
Don't the drivers just come from Kies? I've got the latest version on my pc but for some reason they're not installed. I used Kies to go from froyo to gb no problem but I'm not sure if there's something I'm overlooking. Under device manager my phone is listed as gt-i9000.

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To backup and restore your efs can you just make a copy of the good one then flash ICS then replace the new efs file with the old? I wonder if I'm just making this more complicated than it should be?

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Hey bucky, can backing up your efs then copying it back after flashing a new rom be as easy as this or does it have to be done using adb as the latter seems way out of my league and I'm having issues with this subject :D?
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
It's that easy... Copy EFS with a root explorer

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[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
Yeah finn kies is supposed to install the drivers for your phone automatically. I found though when I plug in my phone to the computer it acts like I didn't install the drivers cuz it sees the gt i9000. I just cancel it and it works fine. Not sure if you need to install the nexus drivers, I have seen that mentioned quite a few times in the ICS thread for people having general connectivity issues. I didn't need to do it so I don't know how to go about it.

Sent from my Telus Fascinate running OneCosmics ICS!
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
I just copied mine back with ES explorer. Worked AOK.

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[Fascinate General] koocheese:
Yup, you're replacing the current EFS folder with the original, imagine windows drag and drop but with ES file explorer.

FYI, you need to go into ES file explorer settings and ensure these things are checked:

-UP to Root

-Root Explorer

-Mount File System
[Fascinate General] bucknetbucky:
Sorry guys I have been extremely busy and not able to get on. Yes the efs is that easy that's why I posted it that way. Jp you are correct the glitch kernel allows for ics to BD flashed due to the new kernel version included. If you don't you will get build.prop errors. I am so far out I don't know what is up anymore. Sorry again I will be back soon. Have fun and happy flashing
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Anyone on the new semaphore beta yet?

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[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
I need to add the EFS backup to the one stop shop too....
[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
Yup sure is. So much of what I had read made it out to be like rocket surgery on steroids using ADB which was why I was confused. Not sure why all those tutorials are even around when it can be so simple. Even the program I was trying to use that was supposed to make it dead simple made my day so much more complicated, so there you have it!

Copy, paste, copy, paste done.
[Fascinate General] bucknetbucky:
I am now lol
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Anyone on slim ICS yet? #baitingbuck #lol

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[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
OK really liking the ICS TLJ3 modem. Getting signals where I previously had dead air, and GPS locks pretty quickly but usually reroutes - generally okay. KG3 I was getting great strength but GPS sucked - and when it locked it didn't know where I was (defeating the purpose of GPS LOL)

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[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
So this could purely be coincidental but I'm no longer receiving push notification to my phone from this site since I reflashing this rom. I'm getting regular emails on that account and I'm getting them on my pc but not on my phone.

edit: I'm not getting them in either the gmail app nor the k9 app.
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
I've never had push messages from XDA. That may be a setting - or are you saying that your email program is not delivering push messages?

I've had no issues as of late - phone is running great with nothing to tweak ... so I need to flash something new to break stuff again LOL
[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
Ha ha, I finally just got one from your reply to this thread. Weird, hopefully it'll keep working now.
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Likely an xda issue

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[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Does anyone else get multiple duplicate ringtones?

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[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
That's one problem I don't have:).
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Must be some residual files as I loaded ringtones on my last Darky's install

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[Fascinate General] MrManiacNF:
I had this issue once, and I don't remember exactly how I fixed it. Actually one time I had triple listings.

I think I cleared the cache on the media server, or some system apps...or I removed the ringtones and then put them back or something. Sorry I can't be any direct help, but there is a way to fix it.

If I remember I will be post the second I do.

Maniac
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Thanks... And yeah I have about 3-4 dupes of them too

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[Fascinate General] bucknetbucky:
Slim hmmm that sounds interesting ...

Downloading now I can't wait ...

On a side note new semi kernel gave sleep of death so went back to what I had :) slim should be a treat!

Running slim! I hate you all hahaha jk back in a few days
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
No issues for me yet on 0.9.5... Can't wait to hear about slim :)

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[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
For sure, how's it so far?
[Fascinate General] bucknetbucky:
So far so good .... the suspence is killing you isn't it bwahahaha
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Found it - essentially clear data on the media server app, then force stop it - then when it restarts - all is good (except missing some that I had loaded on previous ROMs that are now gone - but easily enough recoverable)
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
... And I fracked it up again

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[Fascinate General] MrManiacNF:
haha ... sorry to laugh. At least we have some idea on how to fix the problem now.

Maniac
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
LOL no worries wish it would stay fixed but have an idea what is happening.

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[Fascinate General] MrManiacNF:
weird, once I fixed mine it didn't return. Have you flashed any rom's without doing a full wipe? .. if I remember correctly, It used to happen when I flashed over the top of the rom.

maniac
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Yeah - before I installed this one - full wipe.

Also, I'm back on semaphore 9.1. The new kernel would default to West Argentina for time zone, and didn't seem to be as good on battery. Already more stable on 0.9.1.
[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
Soooooooooo...what's the word yo? :D
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
LOL yeah Buck... Be interested in how you feel about it versus ICSSGS. Right now I have everything working well so no itch to flash :)

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[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
I'm also interested in knowing this. At the moment I've got WEUI with Semaphore 0.9.8sbm, very nice features and eyecandy however I think I've really got a thing for the simple, super-smooth and fast roms.

For some reason I can't figure out I'm having periodic issues with apex launcher in WEUI lagging and not loading the app drawer other than the first page. Seems like at the moment flashing to the sbm kernel has helped but I'll have to see how it is over a day or 2.

But back to the question at hand Buck...is there much difference between the two, if so, care to elaborate? :D
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Buck posted his thoughts in the one stop shop thread.

I am so hung over today.

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[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
Heavy drinking on a Wednesday night, sounds like my kind of party! Lol

Sent from my Telus Fascinate running OneCosmics ICS!
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
LOL look at the date Matt - it was a Saturday night... But confirmed I'm too old for those games.

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[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
Oops! Lol

Sent from my Telus Fascinate running OneCosmics ICS!
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
That's okay I'm still suffering.

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[Fascinate General] artifisher:
need a jig?

I realize this is a couple months ago, but I was curious as to how you got around this? With a jig? All my combo's are ineffective and I don't have a jig :(

Edit: Nevermind I ordered a jig.
[Fascinate General] bucknetbucky:
Pull the battery

Leave it out and attach to computer with USB cable.

Hold volume down and while holding it put the battery in.

Keep holding volume down until you get download mode.

You can now flash via Odin to stock.
[Fascinate General] chubster7383:
Yes, I just used a jig since it's the quickest way to get into download mode. If you have the resistors, this actually works. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20008152&postcount=397
[Fascinate General] cash2387:
Cannot receive MMS Messages

I'm currently having an issue where I get sent a MMS Message and it will show "Downloading" and then once its downloaded all i see is a blank message. I've configured the APN settings exactly to what my fiancee has on her Fascinate running Darky's 10.4.2 and still the same issue. Anyone ever run into this?
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Sorry don't mms but pm me if you want to test with my number.

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[Fascinate General] jonnyb16:
I used to run into that issue sometimes while receiving pics via mms. This was when i was running stock froyo and gb. Since moving on to custom roms I havent had any problems. I didn't really look into it too much. Not sure what your running, but I would certainly suggest one of the roms discussed in this thread.
[Fascinate General] cash2387:
Only since going to OneCosmic's have I ran into that one. Back on Darky's for now. Might try another ICS ROM later. I set all the APN settings EXACTLY how my fiancee has her's and it still wasnt working, so might be a issue that isnt reported.
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
The question is "what are you and your fiance sending over MMS? "

:)

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[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
I've just noticed I'm running into this same issue. Trying to download a picture from a text message just keeps saying downloading, but never goes any further. I'm thinking it could be the semaphore kernel?

EDIT: I got it working, if you go into your APN settings, and go to the very bottom where it says APN type, it should read "default,mms". If not, change it to that and you should get your mms back!

Sent from my Telus Fascinate running OneCosmics ICS!
[Fascinate General] cash2387:
Hmm might be time to flash back and try it again :p...thats the only thing i didnt change last time.
[Fascinate General] cash2387:
Okay still didnt work. Tried OneCosmic's and Slim ICS too and exact same behavior. Any other suggestions?
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
I haven't used it but noticed my APN is default, supl, mms - not sure if that would make a difference.

Likely wouldn't be related, but is your IMEI the right number (did you back up EFS)?
[Fascinate General] cash2387:
Yeah I did backup my EFS, I could always restore an original copy. But like I said when on Darky's it works perfectly.

My IMEI does mtach whats on the box.