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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lyinelriche:
Super Manager is not backing up my EFS, why?

T959V, 2.3.6, VUVKJ6 rooted.

I know I should have done this before root, but I thought I did. I double checked and found the folder on my desktop is empty( I used File expert the first time) . Following the steps in Lumin30's T959v thread, for using Super Manager app. When I select "paste" from the clipboard, a popup loading box appaers for a milisecond, but doesn't load the file. I go into my file app, and there is a SuperTaskManager folder created at the top, but it's empty. Is there a setting on my phone that's off?

Thanks

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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] nazcalito:
so when do you suppose we'll get a notice from Apple saying that we have to turn in our 4gs :rolleyes:?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lyinelriche:
Trying to use Super manager app to copy EFS file, but its not working. Anyone know? I've been trolling all weekend online looking for the answer.

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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stoneduser8907:
Ok so I having the never ending USB driver problem now. Previous to using aokp_galaxys4gmtd_unofficial_milestone-6-03 I was able to flash just fine. My computer still recognizes my phone in usb debugging with that seems to be correct drivers but once in download mode is where I have my problem. I've tried installing samsung kies, samsung drivers, google drivers, installing android sdk, using USBDeview and anything else I've been able to find using here and google. Does anyone have any ideas to what I am doing wrong? Wanting to start taking advantage of wifi calling so need back to stock so can use rom compatible with that.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
You have to pull the battery in download mode and then put it back in download mode for some reason. It should show a different screen too
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stoneduser8907:
Hmmm just tried this route. I still get the error message usb device not recognized while im download mode. I'd like to add I'm using windows 7 ultimate 64-bit. and the screen shows yellow triangle with downloading below it and at bottom do not turn off target!!!. is the screen you are referring to different from this?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Are you using heimdall?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
Nope. My computer gives me this error too when I have that screen. Usually I have to either have a failed flash or pull the battery while its in download mode to get the screen I'm talking about. The only download mode that works for me is the one that shows a triangle and a computer with an exclamation mark in between. When I have that one it functions perfectly fine
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stoneduser8907:
yup ive seen that screen i believe its the one that shows when stock after u slide the bar to enter download mode. is there a particular moment when i should do the battery pull and with or without usb still plugged in

and ya ive tried heimdell and odin and experience same issue using all usb ports on my laptop
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stoneduser8907:
thinking about setting up ubuntu in vmware and trying that route to see if will work better. cant think or find anything else thought i did notice when i tried using the samsung usb drivers x64 that at least the .inf files are x86 because when i try to using device manager to point to the drivers it says is not compatable with x64 system thought every zip ive found online so far is same and gives me same results
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
If you have removed all drivers and it is still doing it even with odin that means your usb ports are probably fried. Try another computer.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stoneduser8907:
Alrite I'll try it on my brothers computer here shortly and report back results. On that topic though is there a chance ports are bad even though I can use as mass storage because they do seem a little loose but with the device on I can use as mass storage or use adb just fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
Yes this has happened to bhundven before.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stoneduser8907:
welp i tried on desktop having exact same issues. this is also a windows 7 x64 environment. again when i try installing the drivers whether it be google drivers or samsung it keeps telling me not compatible with x64 environment thought they are the x64 downloaded drivers so im going to try again on xp 32 bit desktop and see if that helps.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Maybe it's the phone's micro USB jack?

---------- Post added at 03:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:57 PM ----------

I think somebody in the cm9 q&a had this same issue a while ago.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stoneduser8907:
not for sure again i can use mass storage and adb with no problems so not sure if it would be the microusb port. I do get same issue on 3rd pc as well though all i can adb/mass storage with no problems but when in download mode (the one with the android guy shoveling inside the yellow triangle). all three computers show unknown device in device manager and cant be seen by odin though i did manage to get odin to see once but was trying to use one-click to go back to stock and havent been able to get odin so see agan.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
follow this guide to the letter. Make sure you have the drivers for heimdall installed.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Missing the zadig step?

Come to think of it something like this happened to me a while ago. I was freaking out and convinced that I somehow messed up the bootloader. The phone went into download mode but heimdall couldn't see it no matter what I did. I ended up making one of those micro USB with the 300k ohm resistor and then used that to force it into download mode and it worked right away.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stoneduser8907:
Using your guide during the Zadig portion, it shows Unknown Device instead of Samsung USB Composite Device. I tried install driver anyways and it gives me an error saying Driver Installation Failed or something to that extent.

Ya I may have to find some resisters out of something and try this route.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Bah can't post pics today for some reason.

Connect a 300k ohm resistor between pins 4 and 5 of the micro USB connector.

With the phone powered off plug it in and it will come up in download mode. No need to hold any buttons or anything.

I think they sell these things online also if you're not familiar with soldering. It would suck to make things worse lol
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fataltech:
I think iPhone 5

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Try installing kies and if that doesn't work... maybe the cable u have is charge only. Also make USB debugging is on.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stoneduser8907:
As far as I know I think I'm suppose to use Google drivers from sdk since I'm using an MTD rom. I could be wrong though.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lyinelriche:
Too many zimages?

Here's one,

Trying to flash Antonx kernel, Getting an error saying too many zimages, flash fail. What does it mean, and how do I move forward? I'm having issues with my current setup(Raver VB, one click CWM/Voodoo lagfix, and lightning zap) I've read in some threads that Antonx is the way to go, but the flash is fail in SGS kernel flasher. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
Try Bryan's new blastoff kernel.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jeffsf:
I'd also start using your recovery and/or Heimdall to flash kernels, rather than SGS Kernel Flasher and/or Kies.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] abodd:
How do I Change my band, I.e. 1700 to 1900 on Ics... it used to be *#*#0011*#*#
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Galaxynote1234:
After the update for Jellybean comes out will there be other ROMS that change up their theme? I know it's up to the developers but I wonder if the ROMS will have Jellybean animations and features.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jeffsf:
Probably the Jellybean ones. Better discussed on that thread than here.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] IAIRonI:
What do BML and MTD mean and what are the main differences?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1699506
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] chowbiz:
Becoming less Noob-y through CWM?

I desire to learn to learn more about playing with my phone. So I learned that I first ought to make a Nandroid backup of my phone. My rooted phone also has Titanium Backup Pro (TB) installed and I have been messing around with freezing and moving apps.

I made a mistake (now corrected, involving not having an IMEI, the solution for which was a battery pull and waiting 10 mins) and I had all the apps backed up, but I leapt to the solution of flashing back to the stock ROM for GB 2.3.6.

But what I appear to need to do a backup is the clockwork mod (CWM), but I could not really find a post that said how to get it. When I would boot into recovery mode, it did not offer a chance to do a NANDROID backup, so it does not appear that I have it. My assumption is that, from reading the threads, that I needed to move to a new kernel to get CWM. Is this correct?

Many thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
You're back to square one stock with no root which means no cwm. When you flash a new kernel your nandroid should still be there waiting for you. You are correct.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] AnonE-mouse:
I'm currently running Valhalla Final with Lightning Zap. After I noticed my Busy Box app had updates today, I realized I never actually ran the install for Busy Box. So, is it alright to do so? Or is Busy Box not needed?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rbedell:
Why are people creating thread after thread to answer questions related to a specific rom or question that has already been answered for the most part? The question thread is being cluttered with nonsense like "phone issues" wtf. Lol
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] IAIRonI:
So I used 1 click Gremlin Remover to go back to GB, using valhalla black, and I noticed my data was dropping in and out and just being very spotty. I flashed the kj6 modem over and then also the kg4 and the same issues. I thought it was weird and went back to ics, now running aokp, to see if it was any better, used both modems and I'm still having the same issue. I never had a problem with service in my house or at work and my connection is horrible right now. If the modems don't change anything what could be the problem?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fataltech:
Did you try updating your profile in system updates?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] IAIRonI:
I'm not sure what that is
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Furik:
Hello, I have a question.

I'm considering downgrading from ICS (4.0.4) to GB (2.3.6). I saw a thread in the Q&A saying I could use Odin and OneClick.

I would be fine with using either but my problem is that with the CM9 build the download mode doesn't work (last I checked, I have the latest build installed). I can boot it up but OneClick doesn't recognize it.

I'm not sure what to do. Could anyone help me with what I should do?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
For me the download mode doesn't work when it has the sweeping android screen. I pull the battery and go into the alternative download mode (the one with the triangle between the phone and a computer) and it works for me that way
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Works if you power down hold both volume buttons and plug into pc. Phone still off
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] zamorph:
For valhalla black users---- My phone likes to reboot pretty often. Why does this happen? :(

edit: I fixed it :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stoneduser8907:
Because some of us such us me only had their issue using a particular kernal/rom and after searches on here and google and trying suggestions others have giving are still having same problems. Not every posting about these "phone issues" such as myself who has been flashing roms/kernals and rooting since they got their Samsung moment not long after was released is completely ignorant in this environment and anyways I believe these thread is called "stupid questions thread." Is it not?

This is same problem I have been having where you able to get it to work? I believe issues lies with being on mtd rom for me previous to flashing an ics rom had zero problems and was able to access both download screen with no problem and now just the one. I have even trying switching ics roms (currently using cm9 as well) and still same.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Matt08642:
My mother recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S 4G, which is obviously stuck on Android 2.3 with laggy TouchWiz.

I want to flash CM9 for her, and my question is: Do the Samsung Vibrant CM9 ROMs work for this phone, or is the Galaxy S 4G and entirely separate phone with different hardware??

Here is her exact phone: http://shop.windmobile.ca/ProductCa...spx?id=Samsung+Galaxy+S+4G(WINDCA)&color=blue

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Completely different phones.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1730954

This is cm9 for our phone

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1358498

This will get you back to stock if you happen to screw something up.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] PANTERA56:
I think i bricked my phone

:crying: its been a while since ive been in the forums and i wanted to try a new rom out figured id give aokp out by fb, read the op downloaded and flashed did the quick install rebooted the phone everything seemed fine the the galaxy s splash stayed on i thought ok maybe linda might start doing her thing a few minutes passed and NOTHING:crying: so i thought ok battery pull... NOTHING...SO NEXT I TRIED GREMLIN REMOVER... NOTHING:crying: NOW IT FAILS TEST...Before it would work just fine ive been using valhalla final forever and never had problems ...:( Odin keeps failing on me now...I tried to go back even to 2.3.4 ALL VIA ODIN and still no luck i know ima get chewed out buy some who might read this ...BUT i would really REALLY APRECIATE SOME HELP OR SUGGESTIONS SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME OUT!!!...:(THANKS P.S IT STILL ALLOWS ME TO GET INTO DOWNLOAD MODE BUT WONT LET ME GET INTO CWM RECOVERY...
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] PANTERA56:
Awesome thank you I was acting like a little girl for a quick minute...now the other question I have is how can I get Odin to recognize my device again ?I tried to put

Dr honks cwm back on ,but Odin keeps failing !!!that's so weird Odins never done that before it would always recognize my phone...I've tried different firm wares and still nothing...Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda premium
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Furik:
The only reason I was planning to switch from 4.0.4 to 2.3.6 is because my phone randomly shuts off. This just started happening two weeks ago. When I load Maps, my phone shuts off. When I power it back on, it states I have 12-16% battery life. I shut it off and power it back on and when I do, I have full battery. When I use ANYTHING GPS-specific, my phone shuts off. I ended up buying a Garmin just because I was frustrated with using my phone as a GPS. Anyone understand why this is happening..? I haven't done anything weird to my phone for it to be acting like this.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] zamorph:
For valhalla black users---- My phone likes to reboot pretty often. Why does this happen?

I thought I fixed this, by clearing cashe and fixing permissions, but it still happens. Thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] JaimeZX:
No idea. I run VB and only rarely have random reboots. Maybe reflash VB or try the Gremlin Remover?

Question for the group:

I'm running VB; flashed there straight from the stock T-mobile Froyo ROM.

Wanting to flash AntonX's "Basic with a Twist" kernel.

Question 1: I'm pretty sure I converted to ext4 with the VB flash, but it wouldn't have converted to MTD, right?

The BwaT thread says "BML, don't flash if you have partitions converted to MTD."

Question 2: I can flash the kernel by saving it to the SD card and flashing it from CWM just like I did when I changed modems, right?

THX in advance. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Manumission:
1) No - you're fine. VB is BML, not MTD. And VB + AntonX's kernel is a dynamite combination. You'll love it, though you might also want to check out Bryan's newer BlastOff kernel, which cherry-picked some of the stuff from AntonX's kernel.

2) Yes. Another possibility with BML ROMs is to use the SGS Kernel Flasher from the Market.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] JaimeZX:
Thanks! Now I'm wishing there was a faster way to restore the 128 apps Titanium Backup backed up for me.

It backed them all UP automatically, why do I have to individually approve the reinstall? Grrrr.

Edit: well, that started out slow but finished quickly. Looking forward to making a status update!

Note: You guys that flash ROMs & kernels all the time must not have/use many apps. PITA to get everything back 'just so.' lol

Edit2: Follow-up - I have no idea what Modem I'm on anymore.

The KJ6 that came with VB quit working on me several months ago so I tried a bunch of them until I got to KI3, which was fine. Now did BwaT restore KJ6?

In settings I see:

Baseband version: T959VUVKI3

Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-T969VUVKJ6-antsvx.v1.1.3anton@UBUNTUx64#301

Build number: GINGERBREAD.VUVKJ6

So Build & Kernel both imply KJ6... but baseband still says KI3.... ???
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Manumission:
Buy the Pro version of Titanium - it's a very cheap $7, and then you can do batch restores (and even restore to the original place they were installed - i.e., SD card or internally). Note - I have no financial stake in Titanium - it's just simply the best single tool out there.

Your baseband shows that you still have a KI3 modem.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
I used to think the same thing. Until I started using System Tuner Pro.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ok2play:
Jelly Bean 3.5 Milestone ATT problem

ok, no question to stupid! I rooted and installed jelly bean 3.5 milestone (not allowed to post links yet but from drewGaren dot com) suggested from a forum from this site in my ATT galaxy s3 i747 last night. all seemed good, did all the updates listed on the page several reboots. Spent hours adding everything back into it and configuring it but did not get it backed up.

This morning I added the swipeIT keyboard and played a few S8 games. When down restarted my phone but???? pulled battery and tried again, but no good????

I get the real quick Samsung screen, then the Samsung galaxy sIII screen then it goes black and it goes into a pattern of 3 fast vibrates then 1 vibrate with no screen? Thought maybe it was some root update thing so left for 10 minutes but just keeps doing that vibrate pattern over and over again with no change????

Any ideas past loading a new ROM? Prolly what I will end up doing unless there is a quick answer since I can not be without my phone but would still like an answer if anyone knows why this happened and if there was something I could have done other than a new ROM?

New to android here but it appears to be Linux. Also new to Linux as an IT Sec student, but can I dual boot this with Backtrack 5?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
I would look for the galaxy s3 for your carrier forums and ask there this is for the T-Mobile galaxy s 4g phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] PANTERA56:
Would anyone know if there is a video tutorial on how to flash step by step cm7,cm9,AOKP from ginger bread on YouTube for our sgs4g phones? That would be WAY cool to see? Always see other phones except ours on you tube!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
There's a few videos recently of our phone bricked but it's got the vibrant back cover on it so we can play it off like it never happened.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] UChoudhari:
Hi guys, I sort of needed help since I only possess barebones knowledge of the general process of rooting and flashing a Rom.

Could anyone post links to

-A thread/video with step by step directions on how to Root the phone running on 2.2.1 Froyo Found lumins post

-A thread/video with step by step directions on how to flash a stable CM9/CM10 rom, I'd prefer it to be working completely correctly without a single thing broken, but Release candidate stability should be good.

I've searched the forums, but sometimes all I see are confusing words :eek:, so I'd appreciate a little help.

If there isn't something similar to what I'm asking then just say so and I'll flash Gingerbread using the other thread.

Edit: A couple of things, the phone is for my mother, so Data isn't a prime feature needed, what she uses the most is the actual phone capability, messaging, and the camera, but she has expressed interest in upgrading to a Smartphone and we had this lying around. She used it on 2.2.1 for about a month, but then she used the GNex with Jellybean and she said she prefers the new UI any day, although she would probably settle for 2.3 if it's more usable than a ICS/JB rom.

So I told her I would try and get it on her phone. I'm a student, so I really only have some time on the weekends to try and understand everything. So forgive me if I posted anything stupid.

Edit 2: Ok, so the IMEI of the software version I'm running is screwed up. I checked the tag behind the phone, and it has a legitmate IMEI so it isn't a fake GS4G(We bought it from a acquaintance) but the Software seems to be messed up as the IMEI is two weird symbols not the number. I'll post a Screenshot ASAP
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] JaimeZX:
The easiest thing you can do is to DL the Samsung KIES software; that'll upgrade her from stock Froyo to stock GB.

Download SuperOneClick to root the phone.

From there just search around for ROMs you think look interesting and follow those directions.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Go here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1358498

Read the entire first post and then flash Eollie's one-click from the second post. This will get you to the point where you can then flash cm9.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1730954

There are a few bugs that haven't been worked out on ics and we do not have jb on our device...yet.

Mainly wifi calling, tv out ,and some battery drain issues which I don't really know whether or not are real. I still get by all day with light to moderate use. Also auto-brightness isn't working yet on cm9 but on aokp it does more or less. Again, still a few issues to be worked out. The devs are hard at work on it I'm sure. As far as stability and functionality everything else is perfect. Good luck and be sure to thank all the devs who made all this stuff.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] PANTERA56:
Anyone know if there is an official 4.04 Samsung swype apk we can download ? Don't like the play store ones!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] quailallstar:
So I just received a brand new (still in factory plastic) Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959V and its real nice. The memory card is in the phone and I fired it all up. Tried to have the movie Inception run and Media Hub says there is an update available. I accepted the update, linked my current Google account, and now the Play Store says there is no Media Hub available.

Anyone encounter this same issue?

Thanks & time to sell my Nokia Lumia on Ebay.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Hey Jacob:
I'm fairly confident you can go to http://www.swype.com/ and have swype sent to your phone. Let me know if you encounter any problems.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jeffsf:
Quite a few people were/are in the Swype beta version and said they liked the beta much better than the GB version. If that beta program (meaning signing up to be a beta tester/user) is still available, I'd give it a shot.

I haven't kept up much with Swype as I found SwiftKey a better alternative, at least for what I was looking for.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
http://beta.swype.com/
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] daniel3334:
twrp help

hey guys what device do i click on to download twrp recovery? there is no option for our device. but i see alot of people are using twrp, but i cant find the device. and i dont wanna download the wrong one and brick my t-959v. thx for any help!!