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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] funda439:
Thanks. I am sure I will have a good weekend :). Let me try it tonight.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
The Visual C++ run time needs to be installed on your computer. You can get them here.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
yes, you have to make sure your computer meets the requirements to run it. just download the file and you should be golden
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] funda439:
I installed Valhalla Black. But when I connect my phone to the computer for transferring content to my SD card it is not recognized.

Also I find some trouble connecting to WiFi. Its not very smooth.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
First try a different USB port to connect your phone to your computer. Preferably one that you have not used before. WiFi I haven't had any problems with.

Depending how many times you have flashed and how many problems you have - you may consider using the Gremlin Remover and re-flashing VB. You can also sometimes get bad downloads of ROM's. If you go that route - re-download VB before you re-flash.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
redownload and reflash, never had a problem on that rom
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
OP updated with more info and I'm working on even more!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] minimalist83:
I have experienced same issue, not know what to do, hoping that rom is faulty otherwise my phone would be garbage...

You can follow this topic
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
thanks for answering that as I had no clue what the issue was for him

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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eddiedeathbeats:
Please Help!!!! I think I messed up my phone

Please help!°!!!!!!! I dont know what I did to my Galaxy s 4g. I was trying to install miui on it. after I downloaded i went to look at a youtube video on how to install it after I did My phone just kept on turning on and off. I didnt get pass the first boot screen that says the name and the samsung logo. Well it goes to a second screen that says galaxy S with the mod i tried applying. after that it turns off and it keeps doing that. I cant even get in recovery mode. believe me ive tried. it does go to download mode but i dont know what to do there. Some one please help!!!! I dont what to do or how to put it back to its normal state.:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
potential problems section bro
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] diavel:
Just got my S4G and it's 100% stock. And before anything else I wanted to back up /efs folder. And it shows up empty on my phone, I guess it's well-hidden. But it seems all programs that backup efs either show efs empty(supermanager app) or the programs dont run at all(Nitrality app). So do I have to be rooted before I can back up efs folder? Isn't there a risk of loosing efs after rooting?:(
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
In Super Manager - within settings did you check 'show hidden files'? And rather than rooting - as you seem timid - maybe you should try the KJ6 Heimdall One-Click. It is specifically written not to touch efs and will put stock KJ6 rooted with custom kernal giving you CWM needed to flash custom ROM's. I have a very detailed guide in the second link in my signature.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] diavel:
Thanks again lumin.

Yes I did check "show hidden files" in Supermanager and I see /efs but it's still empty (no files/0 bytes).
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
id try out root explorer or ES File Explorer. root explorer can see mine so it might just be Supermanager having an issue for you
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] diavel:
Do I have to be rooted to backup /efs by using such apps like Root Explorer/Supermanager? Just making sure since I'm not rooted at all.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Super Manager shows it. I believe he is on Froyo and bought the phone used... meaning something is weird with it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
ohhh, yeah. i know you have to in order to use the root functionality of those file explorers. you can just use the One-Click, which will not touch the /efs folder, which will put you on rooted KJ6 but its still stock, just rooted. then you can use a root file explorer and backup the /efs folder
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
You need to quit worrying about it and flash Heimdall One-Click... then do a Nandroid backup. I have read your posts concerning this for - I believe - over a week now. Really - if you are that worried about it you might consider not venturing into flashing. As long as you follow a good guide step by step you will likely be ok. I have not read anybody as of yet erasing or corrupting their IMEI with Heimdall One-Click.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
OP updated with raver's Unnamed Rom, i'll update with themes soon
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GeneralThadeApe:
Thanks so much for making this awesome guide, Juls317...

I managed to fully root, flash & install all kinds of custom ROMs, kernels and lagfixes by following the instructions carefully from your guide.

I was even able to figure out how to get rid of the constant booting "loop" when I messed something up.

You pretty much saved me from getting my butt kicked by my wife for "bricking" my shiny new Samsung Galaxy S 4G phone.

Now that I finally have my phone where I want it, I think I'll quit messing with it for a little while.

Again, thanks so much for taking the time to put together this guide, Juls317-- without it, I would've never been "brave" / "foolish" enough to try doing these things at all... ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
thank you so much for the kind words! glad i could help!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rjd559:
perfect

fast,easy and dummy proof. Great work, thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cognus:
you deserve many more thanks than you've gotten. shielding the expert Devs is a crucial role [ask me how I know :) ] ... I'll be revisiting here as I learn the ropes on the SGS4G
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
thanks! i tried my best to make it easy and promote the use of it, but unfortunately certain users who wont be named (i'll give you a hint, he's the first person beside me to post in this thread) are trying to trash me for it. but im glad you like it and feel that it is helpful!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] IAIRonI:
I've ran into an error trying to use heimdall. When I hit start I getthis error

ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -12

Some google searches didn't really come up with much. Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
what system are using
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] IAIRonI:
I'm using Win 7 Ultimate, 64-bit

---------- Post added at 03:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:18 PM ----------

I figured it out, had to run zadig.exe. Was pretty simple. Thanks anyway. Thank you for the guide
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
i was just about to ask about that, glad you figured it out
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] IAIRonI:
Ugh. I keep getting boot loops. I tried flashing the kernel by bhundven and the kernel byFBis251. After I let heimdall do it's thing I try to reboot and the galaxy s 4g by t-mobile splash screen comes up then it's some craziness on my screen, it's like static but all colored with weird lines lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
you have the froyo boorloaders. use bhunven's one-click, flash it twice. first normak, thwn select woth bootloaders. i'll add that to the guide when i get back from vacation
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] IAIRonI:
Thanks for the quick responses
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jester12345:
hi there i need help. i used a att pda 2.3.6 homebinery and my carrier is rogers. well i decided to odin back to odin rogers uxkg3 stock. but now my first splash screen which is supposed to say rogers. it is now a fuzzy color screen then says samsung. ive spent hours trying to read and figure it out. how to put it back to say rogers. only thing i found out but i cant change it is in the root browser i went to a folder and found a lfs file which is my rogers logo but the file name is logo_atnt any thoughts?

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Wrong forum-

Go here:

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1158
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Bubsyhak:
Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
OP updated with PROPER link for Raver's Unnamed rom (sorry for any confusion, just realized that i posted a like to my English paper on Google Docs, instead of the link to the rom) as well as MIUI, ICS Mutt, CM7 and Fast Don't Lie!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Mrjosh84:
Im screwed up... Ya ya noobie this noobie that...

I managed to brick my phone and odin isn't recognizing it anymore. I can still get to the download screen..

Ive been reading a ton a stuff and tried to follow some posted guides but the files aren't available any more.

I've been at this all day.. If u feel like helping me out, PLEASE do so.

Ill provide any info that may help u help me. Just ask.

Stuck at Tmobile splash screen. Its the sgh-T959v. GB 2.3.6

Ill leave it at that, im not sure what info might be useful and dont wanna make this tl;tr.

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
http://xdaforums.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/Download_Mode

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/Installing_a_ROM#Heimdall
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Mrjosh84:
K got Heimdall and I understand the download mode.

I had vahalla black final. with cw5 i think but the wifi wasnt working. So i did the restore option in the cw menu. Worked fine, went back to vahalla and it locked up. Odin was working, I tried a couple fixes posted in other threads resulting in odin not working. I believe I have kd1 flashed now? That was the last thing i was able to do.

I hope that helps some..

Anyways I dont wanna fully brick my phone so i wanna make sure i get the right files. Im not sure what to do next. I have the Heimdall progam now. Do i just look for GB 2.3.6 kernal/rom?

Ty for responding, plz dont lose patience, im still learning

Update: Heimdall does recognize my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21953587&postcount=1

Try following that.

Other things you might want to try:

Try a different USB port

Restart your computer

Try a different USB cable
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Mrjosh84:
Well I have a phone again thanks to u!!! Drama is over!!

I still have no wifi tho, and i have froyo looking everything. Im thinking i have the wrong kernal but idk.. I downloaded quick boot>went to recovery>cwm5>restored>rebooted.. I still have my music and videos but i dont see the apps stored on my sdcard.

Firmware 2.3.6

Baseband; T959VUVJ6

Kernal; 2.6.35.7-sms-kj6-0.1.1-rc1+

Build; Gingerbread.vuvkj6

If ur up for it keep helpin FB!! If u cant no biggie, you got me out a really tough situation.I really do appreciate it. YOur the best man
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
That's Gingerbread, not Froyo. That kernel should be fine & would not prevent your wifi from working. What happens (or doesn't happen) when you enable wifi?

As for your apps, I would suggest installing them again from the market as that's cleaner. If you had an app that was acting goofy, causing issues, etc, then restoring it might cause you problems again.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
You might try doing a factory reset in CWM to see if it helps your wifi.

EDIT: Just noticed you did a nandroid restore. Did you test your WiFi before restoring? If not - do the Heimdall One-Click again - you don't need to flash bootloaders since you are on KJ6 unless you get the rainbow screen when booting - and tesf WiFi without restoring anything.

Or flash the Gremlin Remover. And again don't do the nandroid restore and test WiFi.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Mrjosh84:
Appreciate the help

Yes i did check the wifi prior to restoring. This is what started this mess lol. I followed this guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1470716

I had just flashed this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1404863

"Final" from 3rd post.

Once i made it to the new gear I notice it was kinda buggy. The wifi didnt work, the msging pull tab froze the phone,Dsp fc'd everytime.

Ive tried ur recomendations with no success. No wifi and the gremlin didnt seem to do much. Lasts maybe 20 seconds. Say checking md5... Success 0/failed 0.

Im guess im doing something wrong here. I did follow the directions, idk maybe i missed a step but i tried several times.

Im gonna look into just flashing a new modem? Thoughts?

O forgot to mention, I have the pink tmobile splash and the splash from GB. Maybe its been that way idk. As i dont know what u mean by rainbow, Im thinking i may have the rainbow.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
You need to just try Gremlin Remover again. Use a different USB port and make sure they are pushed into the phone and computer all the way. The error happens from time to time.

EDIT: Also make sure to not use a USB port you used Heimdall on. If you have USB port you have not flashed your phone on - used that one.

You would know if you got the rainbow screen. If you were previously on GB you won't have it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Mrjosh84:
Yezzur!

Yep that did it! Wifi is back! Ty ty TY!!!

So I went ahead and got that "unnamed" rom and everything is looking good.(Sweet Rom so far).

From this point what should i do?

Im thinking do the gremlin thing again, make cwm back up, and then i should be good to start installing apps and moving with my life!!

Ill very much appreciate this site. Hopefully ill be able to contribute to another so called "newb"
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Do you plan to stay on Unnamed ROM? If so, just install your apps fresh and enjoy. No need for Gremlin Remover again unless you want to change ROM's. And obviously don't restore your old nandroid backup but keep it as it will have a backup of your efs folder in it which is very important.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] arthurgreeeen:
Newbie here, wanting to make it short and simple.

Switched from g2x to galaxy s 4g and now wanting to root it.

I read the wiki and every step but superoneclick never worked.

The Galaxy's on GB 2.3.6

Is it possible to still root on this firmware?

If yes I need the link please.

I know just about everything else on flashing ROMs, wiping data & cache, fixing permissions, etc. I just need the root link and how.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
Yup, its possible. Just follow the guide and use the one click or flash with odin/heimdall
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaptorF22:
I have a unique situation and need some help.

I have a SGS4G (SGH-T959v) with T959VUVKH2. It's Gingerbread 2.3.4.

Whenever I try to 'Flash Clockwork Recovery' in ROM Manager, my phone model doesn't show up. It gives me the option for Google Nexus S, Google Nexus S 4g, Samsung Epic 4g, and Samsung GalaxyS i9000. Neither of those are my phone though!

Also whenever I try to use ROM manager to make a backup (in order to flash another ROM like CM7 or something) it always fails.

It will reboot into recovery mode and then I will get

E: failed to verify whole-file signature

E: signature verification failed

Does anybody know why this is happening? I have tried to find the Froyo 2.2 stock ROM to see if it would work from there, but all of the links are BROKEN because they are all from multiupload.

Can someone please help? I would really like to get a different ROM on here but I am currently at a loss.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
You are not supposed to use rom manager. It doesnt work for our phones. Please read the OP closer next time.

All you need to do is boot into recovery like normal and make a back up through CWM, which you should have installed because you should be running a custom kernel already if you are on KH2. If you dont have a custom kernel, follow the guide to flash one and you will have CWM
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaptorF22:
Thank you, this clears up a lot of frustration. Could you kindly direct me to the guide and possible what kernel I should have?

Also, being a noob I can only assume that CWM is an actual app that I'd use? For some reason I thought CWM and Rom manager were the same thing.

**Edit**

When I try to flash a Kernel with Heimdall I get this error:

ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -12

Anybody know why?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21953587&postcount=1
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
Lumin, dont link your guide in my guide.

Raptor, CWM can be installed through Rom Manager, but it does not work for our phones. It isnt an app like RM, it is a utility of sorts. All of the links are in the first couple of posts of this thread.

The error you are getting is due to not having the proper drivers installed, run zadig.exe (i believe that is the file) that should be found in the Heimdall package you downloaded
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Get off your high horse kid. Why are you telling a noob to use heimdall to flash a kernel when he can use an app to flash the kernel?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
I just prefer heimdall. And im not on a high horse, ITS MY THREAD
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cognus:
Two easy questions

Right off the bat [this has nothing to do with Rooting, yet....], I d/l and installed Kies Mini on first my thinkpad [win7 64-bit] and the drivers apparently failed to install properly. can't tell the SGS4G is plugged in [tried turning phone off and on, unplug/plug, does not matter]. So tried it on a XP mule I have, same thing exactly.

is there a source somewhere for JUST the drivers for the handset so I can make sure I get those installed right?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
I believe if you uninstall Kies it should reinstall the drivers if you reunstall Kies. Or you cab download heimdall and run the zadig.exe package that comes with it, that will for sure score you the drivers
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
You shouldn't even have to reinstall Kies. If you click on the menu there is an option to install the drivers.

There are files out there that are just the drivers. Here's one link that has them.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
yeah sport, i used Kies once which was when we got the official Froyo release (in ye olden days), so i don't really know much about it
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cognus:
thanks both - there are a thousand posts out there, all types of samsungs, saying 'kies does not recognize' - and its probably not Kies, per se, but something with their drivers. at any rate, I did find a link that is JUST/only samsung usb drivers http://rapidshare.com/files/456420295/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_x86.rar

downloaded and ran that, installed drivers, rebooted, tried again thinking this time it will work for sure. nope. the cable is verified good, i use it on my lg droid, but not with the sammy. bad usb port?? it charges just fine with the cable but i'm sure not getting any handshake across it with the samsung plugged in, no matter how I set the usb ... how could I test?:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
what are your USB settings on the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cognus:
tried in all the configs, I think: usb debugging "on", usb debugging "off", "autodetect", and "Kies"

did I miss anything?

the way it SHOULD work is to get a usb notice via windows - no matter what else is going on, if the driver is loaded right and the usb ports handshake, you get at least that.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
try USB debugging and Mass Storage
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
With regard to the cable, I know people have had issues with certain cables not working. A lot of the time it was due to cable length. Are you using a standard length cable or a long (6 foot or more) one? I've also seen where some folks say that the Blackberry cables work really well.

If it's not getting recognized by Windows at all then I would wonder about the cable, USB ports, or possibly the phone itself. Have you tried the cable & phone on a different computer to see if it works?

Oh, one last thing on USB ports. I've also read whee people couldn't get it to be recognized unless they were using one of the USB ports that is on the motherboard itself vs. ones that are not soldered to the mobo.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cognus:
short cable

and to the ports: plug in the LG droid to the same, pops right up.

juls - i'll give it a shot.

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cognus:
downloads via WIFI???

so, its gotta be the caBLE. I ordered samsung charger/cable from amazon - we'll see if it works. only one time in many tries did i get pc [xp pro] to acknowledge and it was as "defective usb device" - I thought I would try to force it to load drivers but then I saw that the driver folders are all in code-names like "siberian" - what is the code name for SGS4G???

so, while I'm in this fix : how can I download via wifi? I need to get rooted and get some cleanup done. if i simply browse to a weblink for something, how do I set the handset where it will download something? or - is there an app somewhere that would allow me to connect as a device on my local LAN to access either a Win XP file server or Win7 file server? for that matter I could setup a linux file server if it would help. OR - what rooting/su/busybox app might there be on the above ground Market [goog] to download to help me get Titanium going? below ground? :p

thanks folks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] LunaSin:
Thank you SO MUCH for this AMAZING & up-to-date guide!

As my title says, THANK YOU. :D

Your guide is exceptionally informative, thoughtful, and laid out logically and clearly. On top of all of that, it's more up-to-date than many (if not most) guides in the SGS4G forums...AND you actually explain things using full sentences; with proper grammar and spelling even! Impressive. Not only do you deserve a HELLA LOT MORE thanks from n00bs, b00bs, Senior members, and Devs alike, but methinks you deserve a friggin' reward for being helpful and friendly in the process. Those qualities seem to be lacking in several posts about the XDA forums I noticed. I'm certain that the surly, curt, and at times, just plain rude replies I've read weren't because there are a bunch of arrogant, impatient, and seemingly constipated Grrr-bags on board. :confused: No... No, I'm betting they're tired from coding or flashing so much, or perhaps they really are constipated and feeling unwell? :p Anyway. Thanks again Juls317, I think you did a superb job on your guide(s) to the SGS4G! :D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
Thank you for your kind words. I tried to make this as user friendly as possible and clearly, as expressed by your post, I have done that!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Juls317:
OP updated with modems, as well as how to flash them
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cognus:
update

just an update.

got the 'official' samsung charger via amazon. tried that cable on all three PC's: 3rd time was the 'charm' I suppose. it finally got recognition. its not in front of me right now so I don't exactly recall which setting it was that snapped the losing streak - i think 'mass' was the ticket. and that was on my thinkpad which has just the usb drivers sans kies. the pc with kies mini [maxi failed altogether... would not install correctly so doa] failed the test so I'll be removing all the kies yarnball and reinstalling just the usb stack on that one.

I must say LG did a lot better job of implementation on the USB/attach/PC thing than did samsung. although the Focus I had for awhile with mango hooked right up under Zune - no drama mama.

thanks for the help. I'll be rooted shortly
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
Cognus,

Glad to hear you finally got it working. Best of luck going forward!