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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CWMBane:
PLEASE direct me to the proper information

I have an SGS4G that is rooted with Ssu installed.

The firmware version is: 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)

The baseband version T959VUVKJ6 - what does this represent please?

The kernel is: 2.3.6.35.7-sms-kj6-v0.2.0-bml+ ... I added this in hopes to resolve the CWM issue i seem to have..

1. I have followed the steps in about ten threads on this forum before creating an account to ask these stoopid questions.

2. Clockworkmod recovery - Please someone direct me to a way to get CWM Recovery installed on my phone and display SGS4G in the flash recovery options.. I know this is possible but the instructions seem to be assuming something, or missing something.

3. please understand, I have a MCITP, I build configure and deploy MASSIVE servers for a tiny software company called Microsoft to serve millions of email accounts in the cloud. I feel like i just bought my first Tandy MC-10 and am looking at the cursor in DOS. seriously i feel so stupid lol.

4. I feel like an ID10T already enough so please try and keep the flaming easy lol.

5. I want to learn and understand android. I love the concept and implementation of all droid devices. I AM A FAN.

6. Thanks :P

Josh
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Wodensman:
Man I felt just like you when I first got here with my first android device. Get SGS Kernel flasher from the play store (it's free) and use it to flash AntonX's 1.1.3 kernel, found in the dev section here. Just put it on your sd card, then start SGS Kernel flasher, it will be self-explanatory from there. After that, you will have recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] DevSun:
I just flashed to CM9, but my Contacts are gone. I tried using Titanium Backup, but I can't find the file that I have to restore. Can anyone help me? And yes, I have made a backup before I flashed CM9.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CWMBane:
ALRIGHT!

So, im on ICS using CM9 with gapps.

Thanks a ton for all the info man. Now that i see how that was done, bring on the code! haha.

Thanks again seriously, everything works flawlessly and i am very impressed with ICS.

Josh
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
How did you back them up?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
GOOGLE backup? If not good luck. lol
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Wodensman:
He can go back to a BML rom, and they will be there. From there, he needs to open contacts, and press "export to sd." Keep a copy on your pc just in case, and keep one on the root of your SD. When you go to an ICS rom, just go into contacts, menu, "import from SD", and there you are. But yea, you will have to go thru the hassle of downgrading to get them back if you didn't let google sync them.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] pheelo33:
Im running Valhalla Final on my SGS4G but i saw Valhalla Black and I want to switch. I read somewhere that i can just flash that over what I have now. But a tech savvy friend of mine said something about CWM and wipe/reset then flash. So which way is the correct way because i dont want to screw up my phone! Help!:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=29229957
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jeffsf:
Why do people post "I don't have that problem" and that's all?

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You generally can't restore data from one major OS version to another.

If you came from GB, your best bet would be to flash to stock, flash AntonX's kernel, restore your GB apps and data, then use the native Contacts app to export your contacts. The ICS contacts app will be able to read that file.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FuzeItUp:
I'm trying to flash my GF's SGS4G, I've got it rooted, even installed AntonX's basic with a twist kernel 1.1.3. She wants ICS, but I've noticed that all the ICS ROMs are MTD(??) I'm pretty sure I'm BML(??) right now. What's the difference between these? And why do all the ICS threads say to already have ICS before flashing? How do I get MTD? Really confused, never messed with a Sammy before lol. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] :
hey all

i just flashed ROM icbinb 2.3.7_v2 on my Samsung Galaxy S 4G and everything seems to be working fine except when i try to set my wallpaper, it seems to zoom in on the part i select instead of applying it to my background as selected.

Hope someone can help me fix this issue

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
Search BML vs MTD in Google. As far as the flashing goes, since you already have AntonX's kernel, flash CM7 without the Gapps so you have an MTD recovery. Then once that's done, flash whatever ICS rom you want.

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Try to long press on home and select the photo like that instead of trying to apply from the gallery app
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] :
long press the home button?.. the gallery still comes up..
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] galaxysteve18:
mounts

I am tryin to flash octane v3 and it says to change mounts to ~ummu. my mounts in order from top to bottom are /sdcard,/system,/cache,/data,/efs.

Which ones do i change since I have 5??
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
The first four. Also, what version of CWM recovery are you running. This only works with 5.0.2.x. x being 7 or 8

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No I mean long press on your home screen, choose wallpapers and then gallery. Then all you have to do is find your pic
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ipaq_101:
EDIT
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mrlightrail:
Galaxy S 4g and ATT's femtocell

Is there any way to fake out the Cisco femtocell for ATT to let my unlocked Galaxy S 4g to utilize it? I have ATT as a provider, but it thinks my phone is not a 3g phone, and won't seem to connect to it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
Our phone supports full AT&T 3G bands, however I'm pretty sure there is software that has to be in the phone to make it compatible
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] reddd123:
ok here I go

when it says data wipe/factory reset before and after odin

I am on stock currently so can I go to privacy and then do the factory reset option in there is the same to say from cwm but i dont have cwm right now
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
@reddd123: Here is what I am going to go with on that question. This is again one of those question you just can't get a clear answer on.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] reddd123:
was your response to my question lumin30? I feel good and gonna clear these gremlins and mod back to Black final with either a.s shot or lightning zap but i think ima go for lightning zap since the op helped me out so much!!! again another question why not whats the difference between em (battery and performance).
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] roxasZ:
What is the black in Valhalla black stand for?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] QUIETLYloud:
Pretty much the darker theme
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Damn that would be fantastic wouldn't it?! When I go to find threads these days that I know has good info in it... it is getting tedious and impossible! I wish people would take more care when starting new threads!!!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Dunciboy:
It wil fix the primissions on your phone system so files can be accesed that could have crashed tan app because the permissions where not set good and then could not access the necesary file witch made the app crash fix primissions will try to fix all this :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
black ment to be like the black edition like leet status or the black sheep of the family lol :P depending on your interpretation of it :P
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Dunciboy:
I think it the same though not sure never did it myself
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] reddd123:
so should I install hemidall 2d beta driver which includes cwm then do wipe data/factory reset then install odin?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Dunciboy:
Can you give me a link to the driver?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] reddd123:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1358498

the 2d beta driver or how ever its spelled
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Dunciboy:
First backup with recovery then wipe and read carfully what to do further
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] reddd123:
no but right now I am on stock so I don't have cwm so I cannot do battery pull on boot animation then go into cwm and wipe and change to ext2 or whatever so you suggesting i should install the 2d beta first?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Dunciboy:
I would always try to make a backup and then try installing but i need to go might help you on tomorow
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
What conversation are we having here?

If you are on GB and rooted reddd123? Make it easy on yourself and download SGS Kernel Flasher. Flash the kernel and you will have CWM. The first link in my signature has some directions. Look for the SGS Kernel Flasher part.

ADD: reddd123 PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TO READ THE WIKI!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] reddd123:
no im on stock I am just wondering when they say wipe data/factory reset, I know is option in cwm but can I accomplish the samething by going into privacy then factory reset in the phone settings on stock because I need that step before flashing odin and I know after I flash odin Ill have cwm and I can do that data wipe/factory reset in cwm.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
My conclusion on this is in the post before all this back and forth between you and Dunciboy. Go back and read it. I included a link to the explanation I believe the most.

And you don't need ODIN to flash anything if you are on GB and rooted. Read the thread I mentioned above.

For the love of god READ

!

You can flash the kernel with SGS Kernel Flasher and use CWM from there.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] thomas.raines:
To redd

Why the hell do you PM me when you ask the same quesitions here? I take the time out of what I am doing to help others that need it. If you are already asking something in a thread, don't fill up my inbox...
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
I am pretty sure he is a young anxious kid.

I encourage you to read reddd - again - as reading and trial and error will teach you well.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] leo321:
No, just use the unlock script. Give credit where its due... I can't remember who posted the script, but it gives you the code and you enter it. Simple!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rush420:
I have a stupid question, my sgs 4G Usb is broken i know that it can't be rooted, at least to gingerbread. but I still want to play with what was available for rooted froyo can someone please explain how
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
He's not asking if its unlockable, he's asking if he can using his already unlocked SGS4G on an AT&T femtocell. So what do you mean give credit where its due? I told him it won't work because this is not an AT&T phone and we don't have all the 3G bands that the femtocell requires
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] WillieWonka1985:
cwm? ICS?

Hi, I've been researching sgs4g ICS rom. It seems that i would need a new custom kernal and clock work mod. I am currently on CWM 3.0.2.8, with the kj6 kernal, and the vahalla black rom. thanks to the extremely detailed OP posted by lumin30 . i think as far as i can tell i can flash from CWM 3 over to CWM5 using sgs kernal fasher./? ive flashed to kj6 1.1. ... yassssser... now im at CWM 5 ty lumin30 . now I may need assistance findin out how to flash CWM 5 over to CWM 7 in order to use the ICS rom? anyone know how? im not sure if it need cwm 7 or 9.

haha im a noob... any ways ive got it down im better at this than two hours ago. twrp then ics
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
Actually you dont need anything other than cwm 5.x.x to flash the ICS roms. Just flash the rom according to the directions in the dev thread for that rom and you will be ok.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] WillieWonka1985:
Actually I figured out how to get cm 9 with ICS but I was just cunfused about the difference between

Cm9 and cwm. I've soft bricked my phone so many times trying to change things around. Especially when not following an OP. In fact I should probably ask what a nandroid backup comes from :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] WillieWonka1985:
I once saw an app that told me to completely drain my battery one a month. I thought it was the most annoying app ever. Are any of those apps that claim to be battery savers worth my money or space?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] WillieWonka1985:
How do you use TV out? Do I need special equipment, and what is the output method?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] WillieWonka1985:
Nevermind lumin already answered this one
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] WillieWonka1985:
I dont really know how to use the xda app yet
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Kyndig66:
I'm having adb issues with a ROM I'm testing. "adb devices" returns "0123456789ABCDEF". I want to try editing the android_winusb.inf I'm not exactly sure what the PID is though.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Why is that an issue?? I must be missing something here.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Kyndig66:
Pretty sure I am missing something, that's why I posted in this thread. ;) Isn't is supposed to be 04e8.... something or other? or sgh-t959v...? Linux doesn't see the phone at all.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Don't worry about it. lol It could say anything as long as adb is listing it just use adb like you normally would. Mine says the same and I can pull logs just fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Kyndig66:
Cool, I just wasn't sure. perfect place for a stupid question eh? :)

Edit: After a little more research it seems that using the Google drivers with the ICS ROM changes the hardware ID.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cecilia:
when my (unrooted) G ll updated to android 4.0.4 the other day the swype feature just wasn't there anymore.

what app should I get that will give me a good swype experience?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Manumission:
You're in the wrong forum - this is for the Tmobile Galaxy S4G. But you might want to check the Swype website - you can download an installer from there and go back to delicious Swypy goodness.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cecilia:
jesus! I searched for the right place to post and I STILL didn't get it right.

feh!

anyway, thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Manumission:
Feel free to make that official by hitting the thanks button. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cecilia:
:laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
Question of random.

WTF? --Is Bryan really making a new BML kernel? --github.com/bhundven
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
He has three kernels he is working on 1 bml, 2mtd. One of the mtd is a asop the other is for the super secret ics stuff. The bml is to fix some stuff that is kinda wonky still.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mrlightrail:
I am going crazy, trying to change roms. I get slapped with low space errors every time. I am running bare stock with the latest Tmobile update. This phones lack of any real internal memory is pissing me off.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] twisted03:
Ok stupid question time...i cant get my computer to recognize my phone when i plug in the usb cable...how can i fix this...and yes im having a major brain fart at the moment...sorry
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Sil3nt Pr0digy:
What OS?

I'm assuming windows. Check device manager if it is being shown as an unknown device. If something is detected try reinstalling drivers.

If nothing is detected, try another port, if another port doesn't work, try another cord, if another cord doesn't work, try another computer. If all of these things failed, then something is probably wrong with your phone's micro port. It probably won't come to that though, let me know if the issue is resolved, and what did it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
I have a stupid question...why do users ( especially new ones) think that developers are doing things for us? I mean, I always thought they were doing it for their own knowledge and as a hobby and they share their work so that we may enjoy it. If someone can tell me I'd appreciate the response :D

Oh, on a sidenote, thank bhundven(our only RD) for your work :D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] twisted03:
Tried two cables and I only have the one laptop...it's all good though...thanks for the help

Back on Barebones
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
What rom? because some rom's have a broken UMS
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Sil3nt Pr0digy:
He said the phone wasn't connecting, so I was assuming that not even SAMSUNG_Android was showing up. But if he was talking about UMS then yeah, a lot of CM9 roms don't have UMS support restored yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] twisted03:
I'm on Barebones lol...

Back on Barebones

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All I was wanting to do was get it to register on my comp to put some apks on my sd card but figured out I could do it on the phone just the same

Back on Barebones
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Sil3nt Pr0digy:
Are you trying to access UMS? or is your phone just not connecting at all?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] :
What's the difference between Erik's MIUI and Dao's cMIUI?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] phrami:
CM9 Stable.

I have been running CM9 RC2 for a week now and I love it. I was just wondering Would we get the CM9 stable released for SGS 4g? I know this phone is not officially supported but to see the last release would make it awesome.

Thanks,
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Manumission:
@phrami - There will only be a "stable" release if the CM people decide to officially support our device. So you should direct that question to them.

My newest stupid question is this: why are so many questions posted in the stupid-questions thread actually good questions? The recent questions of Erik and Chris, for example, are both good questions.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mertis:
Two questions. Whar is the differece with red cwm and blue cwm? And how do I install the shutdown animation for Valhalla black? I have shutdown.qmg but haven't been able to get it to run...
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Nguyen Ninja:
I need help

So I rooted my phone with the SuperOneClick and I didn't put any custom roms or kernels on it, but now I can't use my default launcher at all because it's not there anymore, what should I do and how should I do it? Please help me. I have tried looking around this forum, but I haven't found any thing that, I think, would fix my problem. Do I have to get it flashed with the launcher app?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Manumission:
What do you see exactly when you turn on the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
Red CWM was the old one for our phone that has voodoo lagfix. Blue CWM, with the exception of antonX's blue CWM, are MTD and use a different file system type, which is why ODIN or heimdall are required to go back to stock which is BML. As for shutdown animation take the shutdown animation from system>media and replace the images, then re-zip it and replace it in system
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] xnoname:
I'm currently running Valhalla-FINAL rom verison with Firmware version: 2.3.6

Baseband version: T959VUVKJ6

Build number: GINGERBREAD.VUVKJ6

Kernel verison: 2.6.35.7-T959VUVKJ6-CL694130 bryan@flambe #10

And i'm trying to change roms to RemICS - UX v1.2 which i normally know how to do (install zip onto sd card, wipe data, wipe cache, and install zip, etC) but that rom requires that I'm on ICS and my question is whether I'm on ICS (remember no stupid questions)

ALSO as of right now which rom do you guys recommend for my SGS4G that is fast and has amazing battery life with minimal bloatware.

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lonoguge:
So like.. what exactly is a 'phone'
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
I got one. What would it take to get Bluetooth pairing of stuff like Wiimotes on a bml rom? And is this more or less likely than getting tv out on an mtd rom?

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You're there man. Or try barebones. ICS roms don't have as good battery life in my experience.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Mrjosh84:
Need help again...

Sup there! I toasted my SGS4G again. This time wasn't totally my fault.. I have purchased another phone because of this, the Amaze by htc. So far I'm not amazed.. I miss my old galaxy s 4g. So here I am.

Problem: Can't get passed this screen, "Firmware uprade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again."

I tried this and it didn't seem to work. Kies seemed very clunky and slow. Anyone able to point me in the right direction?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
Use heimdall one click and flash bootloaders. Make sure to remove the stock samsung drivers.

This guide will teach you how to use heimdall.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Mrjosh84:
Heck ya that worked! So do i gotta start from scratch? I had a CWM recovery file saved, Do i gotta re-root and then itll be there? or start from scratch?

Thx a ton. Wish I didnt have to buy the amaze to get by but it is what it is. Maybe i'll sell it on CL or something.

/edit I got it figured out. Ty again
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
CWM files are stored on the SD card so unless you formatted it, it should be there after you install CWM
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] reclamer:
alright stupid question of the day

1. how in the heck do you thank somebody?

i mean come on im new at this and was very iffy about this stuff and i been reading alot about team acids stuff they do very good work..

and

2. modems i have a kj6 so i guess having a kj5 would be a slower setting correct?

and yes i read the SGS4G BIBLE and the definitive noobs guide
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Manumission:
1) There is a button labeled "THANKS" on their posts. Press that. If you feel that is not strong enough, most of the members have another button labeled "DONATE". Press that.

2) Various people have various experiences with various modems. That's about all that can be said with certainty. Many people (like myself) do not like the KJ6 modem because it doesn't allow you to send texts more than 160 characters long.

(That was two stupid questions, BTW.)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
I also think you need to make like ten posts to be able to thank people.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] reclamer:
well thank you for that and yes that was two questions one for my left and one for my right side of the brain, i have found the thanks button :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] salmanj1:
Here's the stupidest question of them all!: IS THERE ANY WAY TO GET A NOTIFICATION WHEN SOMEONE REPLIES TO YOUR POST?!

I can't for the life of me find anything on this... I feel stupid now, there!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Long press on thread and subscribe to it and go into setting and check notifications.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] reclamer:
alright im learning quick but one more kinda stupid question about roms MTD and BML

i have CyanogenMod 7 but i want to get the ICS Stock Rom do i gotta flash over to cyanogenmod 9 then get the ICS stock stock rom or can i just get the ics without the cyanogenmod 9...
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Manumission:
Naw, dude, don't sell yourself short - that is a *pretty* stupid question, not just *kinda* stupid.

From Erik's OP (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1744570) - instructions for flashing:

Instructions:

If you're on cm7/cm9

So - you ought to be good to go. Be sure to hit Erik's thanks button when you are enjoying ICS goodness. And be sure to read up next time.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] reclamer:
Thanks man and bad part about it is I read right pass it.. think I need some sleep. Thanks again for putting up with stupidity