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[Fascinate General] xenonrider:
Okay, that's good to know. I read the second post and it says to use ODIN to install the speedmod kernel. Where do I get ODIN from? Also, is it okay if I just use the CM9 nightly for this phone? (cm-9-20120707-NIGHTLY-galaxysmtd.zip)

I've copied the glitch kernel and CM9 to the root of the sdcard, but I'm stuck on step 2 where it says to:

2 flash via ODIN the speedmod kernel (gives you a custom recovery)
[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
Here's a nice link I found for ya Jp regarding modem feedback: http://soggycashew.weebly.com/modem-location-map.html
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Right. I think there is a version of odin that I use in my 2.2 stock files that I have linked through my drop box in the OP - try that.
[Fascinate General] AluminumHaste:
Why is it every time I update my Semaphore kernel and build.prop with the tweaks from the first post, UpdateMe says I have Slim 3.9.0 and to update to version 4.2.0?

Could this be one of those bugs of changing the build.prop file?
[Fascinate General] xenonrider:
What files do I need to provide Odin? There are options for PIT, Bootloader, PDA, Phone and CSC. Does the speedmod kernal file go in PDA? Do I need to specify a PIT file?
[Fascinate General] moosehead11:
Do you change the build.prop file after each update or just replace it with a modified version?
[Fascinate General] Ipse_Tase:
If you're only flashing a kernel, then PDA is enough and that's where the file goes.

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Thanks!

What I meant by you using semaphore is what does THIS KERNEL bring extra - which made you replace the one in your ROM. Not necessarily 1.2.6. - any semaphore.

BTW...with the kernel from Darky I cannot O/C!!! Limited to 1GHz. Hmmm.

As for modems I'll dig some more, as last I checked Perka's site was messed up (showed nothing).

I made some gps.conf changes (as I knew about this b4) and I still try to understand why I don't have an IMEI file although the phone works fine.

Finally got back my 200+ apps (which I even had on Optimus)...time for a backup. :)

I'll be out of your hair soon now that you guys got me going.
[Fascinate General] AluminumHaste:
Ah, that might be it, I just replace it with an older one. I'll install the ROM again and then modify it instead of replacing it.

EDIT: I just modified the build.prop, it was set to 3.9.0 and updateme was set to 3.9.0. Changed it to 4.2.0 and rebooting now.
[Fascinate General] finneginsfast:
For OC, when you flashed did you get a Semaphore script manager, should be located in your apps, this is where you can OC. If not download NStools and use that.

Perka has a app, install from the playstore and try it, I had no problems accessing it today.

And lastly, there is no IMEI file. To check your number go to system settings>about phone>status. Your IMEI number should match the one under your battery. If it doesn't, you've been assigned a generic one and need to replace your efs folder with the backed up one.
[Fascinate General] Ipse_Tase:
I didn't flash Semaphore yet since I'm checking to see if I need the slim one for Darky or not.

The idea about an IMEI file came from these forums where people were complaining about problems with Google Play (?) if they didn't have that - could be just noise.

Darky users, I'm trying to get rid of the damn Google search bar at the top...it's not a widget so how do I remove it?
[Fascinate General] xenonrider:
Thanks, so for part 3 when it tries to boot I pull the battery, place it back into recovery (yellow triangle with Android) and then use Odin again to flash the Glitch kernal?

Also, is the speedmod kernel needed to install the Glitch kernel? Couldn't you have just installed the Glitch kernel from the start?
[Fascinate General] Ipse_Tase:
Whoa, I realize I didn't correct my post where I was asking a question about my recovery loop...

LET ME FIX THAT: I FLASHED GLITCH, NEVER SPEEDMOD. Just could not remember at the time I posted (must have been 3am).

And yes to the Odin question.

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OK, hope this is the last q: should I use recovery to flash semaphore 1.2.6 (not "s" I assume) or SGS Kernel Flasher app?

And based on what I know from Optimus, I don't need to do anything besides wipes when I flash a kernel, right?

/EDIT So much foe SGS Kernel Flasher.. "device not supported".

/EDIT2 Can you tell I'm tired? Only now it donned to me to check the kernel version in "about.." and it IS Semaphore 1.2.5s...go figure. And I was able to O/C with NsTools. Still missing some governors, probably I need to look into kernel scripts.

Good enuf for now...speedy @1.2Ghz - need to lay off the coffee :)

BTW: Who said this is an "old" phone? Speedwise is equal to my friend's SGSII in real life.
[Fascinate General] xenonrider:
Successfully installed CM9. I have no data though so I think I may need to flash a radio. I also copied my efs folder back to the root directory and my IMEI is still not showing up.
[Fascinate General] moosehead11:
That's the reason then (did the same thing myself before)...there is a line specific to the rom version in there
[Fascinate General] xenonrider:
Anyone have an idea on how I can copy my efs folder on my sdcard back to my efs folder?

I've tried

su

busybox cp -a /sdcard/efs /efs

But I keep getting out of space error messages. I installed CM9, BTW
[Fascinate General] Dayfid:
Maybe try using a file manager like Root Explorer.
[Fascinate General] xenonrider:
I tried. Root Explorer is also telling me I have no space.
[Fascinate General] Dayfid:
Huh. That's weird. I have no clue then, sorry.
[Fascinate General] kagedtime:
Just wanted to say that after a while on Gummy I'm back to slim. Gummy has been having random reboots for me. Figured it was time to go back, I think Slim is probably one of the better roms.

Xenonrider:

I have to use ES File Explorer to edit stuff in the root directory. You should try that just make sure you go into advanced settings and enable root and mount the system as editable.
[Fascinate General] xenonrider:
I've used both and i still get the out of space message. I'm just wondering whether the CM9 build + gapps was too big for it.
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Ok - so build.prop gets updated on ROM flashes --- not kernel --- so don't do that :) even on kernel flashes, only update the fields I reference - anything else - you are on your own - build.prop influences many things in the android world, so update at your own risk (noting that I only included my hacks after a few tests - but I only update after a ROM update).
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Switch launchers to Nova.
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
I typically use EFS file explorer (with root enabled and system writable) for such things - but have never flashed CM9 to he honest.
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Cheers!

Hey guys - sorry - so much activity - I'm out for tonight (more than a bit buzzed) and off away tomorrow with the kids for an over nighter (yeah, I'm an old dude). I'll reply to anything as I can - as well - anyone can PM me and I'll help as much as I can - if I'm around I'll gtalk. Hope those new to fascinate get over their hurdles and start flashing - the rest of us have been there, so don't 'get out of our hair' we're happy to have more folks around eager to flash.

Cheers to all!
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Just checked - Odin is there! :)
[Fascinate General] Ipse_Tase:
Might give that a try...for now I froze Google search :)

Regarding Semaphore: I finally found the Script Manager that comes with the kernel and made changes there to max freq=1200 and governors. While they do stay set after a reboot in this app, I can't select smartassV2 from NsTools - I can only OC by 120% - and didn't have the balls yet to make it persistent on boot.

Am I missing the point in configuring Semaphore and these extra features? I've been reading the semaphore kernel thread for a while but it's a bit confusing since some of the notes are old.
[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
You don't really need to configure the app, most of what you need is already set up, however if you use tethering at all you'll need to activate the netfilter script, and the touch wake is really awesome :)

If you do decide to make it persistent on boots, just in case it ever decides not to boot, you can always boot to recovery and clear the nstools settings.
[Fascinate General] karmatose:
Flashed back to stock 2.2

Updated to 2.3.3 and flashed speedmod kernel

Flashed Glitch from page one here via cwm

flashed cm9 (this step was probably redundant as flashing the linked Glitch kernel from the OP probably accomplished all this was meant to do. Also, CM9 booted with no boot loops.)

wiped everything via cwm (data, cache and davlik) and flashed DarkyROM 11

... copied EFS folder back from the backup I created
[Fascinate General] xenonrider:
Flashed back to stock and everything works again. ICS for this phone seems to be a WIP.
[Fascinate General] Ipse_Tase:
Thanks, tethering I managed to figure out from the forum and got working,

Flashed modem KG3 as well, didn't seem to make a diff as far as radio signal is concerned ( -99...-105dB).

Let me go back to Semaphore kernel settings:

- i checked 1200 MHz

- smartassV2 gov

- netfilter - which worked, since now tethering is OK.

All are in the init.d folder...but NsTools still cannot select the governor.

Only thing I can do is OC to 120% as I was saying.

......aaaaaaaand the kernel thread has 500+ pages...yikes!

Any hint what I'm missing? I assumed that after setting the scripts, I would see the options in NsTools or CPUMaster.
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
well there are no samsung ics roms for the Galaxy S, and there is no development for our phones really which is why we use i9000 roms.

that being said, the nexus ports of ICS - some are really good. I know Finn loved Miui on his, I've been using Slim since 3.6 (and this is my work phone), and looks like we have a growing user base on DarkyROM again :)

so it's not a straight forward flash but the roms are definitely pretty good as daily drivers :)
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Thnks Karma - and no issues with odin and kies?
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Can't you just use the semaphore app?
[Fascinate General] karmatose:
Well, I should mention that I did use a different version of Odin after flashing back to stock 2.2 and updating to 2.3.3 because Odin3 wouldn't recognize my phone when trying to flash Speedmod Kernel. Odin 1.7 picked it up right away. That could have been my fault though. I put zero effort into trying to figure out why because I wanted to get the job done and go to bed.

The only issue I had with Kies was getting it installed. It took forever. And once I got it installed, it crashed on me. Then it took forever to identify my phone. But.. Once it installed and found and identified the phone, it updated to 2.3.3 just fine.
[Fascinate General] xenonrider:
I've installed the Holo Launcher on 2.3.3. and honestly that addresses a lot of my dislike for TouchWiz. I should probably try the Slim ROM. Which Essentials file did you use?
[Fascinate General] Ipse_Tase:
Yep, that's what I ended up doing after cleaning the nstools and init.d.

I ran some benchmarks to make sure I was at 1.2GHz...

It is my understanding that LiveOC would be a bus speed increase as opposed to a CPU multiplier increase (semaphore).

No matter, I'm no avid gamer so I'm good.

Time to go get a life...THANKS again guys for all the support (esp jpmccarthy and finneginsfast). :good:
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Slim common :) just read the installation instructions at slimroms.com
[Fascinate General] Ipse_Tase:
JP, I had a crash and the phone rebooted. When I checked what was applied (with SetCPU) it was all defaults. I had to go in Semaphore app and re-check every box I used.

Is this normal after a reboot?

Second (so I don't open a million threads): if I ever upgrade my Darky ROM (which I like) and the kernel (which I can do separately) - I assume I don't have to do a factory default, just wipe all the cache and stuff, right?

On Optimus when I upgraded the kernel I didn't even do the wipes...since it was same kernel, newer versions...
[Fascinate General] moosehead11:
When upgrading or changing Kernels i usually just wipe the cache's...but when changing ROM's i believe its advised to wipe Data too. that's what i usually do
[Fascinate General] Ipse_Tase:
Even when it's a newer version of the same ROM? I do have Titanium, but what kills me when I factory deft is the screens and all...I'd rather not do it if I don't have to. Cheers.
[Fascinate General] moosehead11:
No if I am just upgrading a romantic I just wipe all the caches... Unless the change log specifically says to wipe data
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
+1 to that
[Fascinate General] Ipse_Tase:
Guys, before I mess around with other modems, I have a question about KG3:

- the radio signal level is a bit low in my house where my old Optimus gets Max (5bars) 90% of the time. The Galaxy gets 2-3 bars most of the time- but it might just be that LG and Samsung have different view on "max". My signal is -95dBm to -105dBm on the Galaxy which is 10dBm LOWER than the LG.

- I checked and I'm now on WCDMA 1900 band 2, but 850 is enabled too, so that selection should be a matter of tower - which is the same for both phones.

- my data rates are around 6Mbps down and 1.8Mbps up - is this the best I can get from this phone and HSDPA+? The Optimus gets slightly lower rates but it's a low end phone.

Based on the above (and my location, Ottawa) is there any point searching for the magical modem which will give me more?
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Wow - well, you know more than me :) Modems are generally easy to flash - so there's really no risk. You may be right on the bars - could be a lot of differences between hardware, android versions and ROMs. As long as you are getting signals that is good - test in rural areas, GPS, etc.

As long as the phone works, I think you're good :)
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Didn't reply to this - but on my phone with my configuration, my semaphore settings stay the same between boots. I actually had a weird crash this morning, plus completely drained power last night - and my phone still has my setting (smart ass, smooth UI, netfilters) all set.

I believe it was answered on your questions, but for kernels I typically use a kernel cleaning script (there's one in my OPS) - but that essentially wipes cache and dalvik. I only ever data wipe when moving to a new ROM - even with Slim when it was recommended to wipe - I did not. Now I may do that when I want to switch to a nice new clean fresh scented with new car smell ROM, but for now, just don't have the time to or patience to reset up everything.
[Fascinate General] yuanw:
I've a problem. I flashed my T959D to AOKP ICS rom and Semaphore 1.2.6s Kernel. now, my computer doesn't have my phone's usb driver. I installed a driver from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=961956/. but problem is still. Please see attached picture. How can I fix this problem?
[Fascinate General] Ipse_Tase:
Helpful as usual, thank you!

For the Semaphore part, the selection still shows in Semaphore after reboot, but if I check with SetCPU I am on defaults. No biggie, I have to dig some more.
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Yeah, I don't use set CPU on that one - and thanks for the comment - try to help where I can.
[Fascinate General] Ipse_Tase:
That's what I installed first and it works through many ROM and kernel updates. Try uninstalling the device in Device Manager (right-click on SGH... in the screen you showed), reinstall the Samsung USB drivers and allow the phone to be discovered again. My work lappy is an XP and boy, does it ever get finicky with drivers.
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Hi - this is an odd one. I for one do not typically connect to my computer unless I'm going through Odin to do some flashing :) Once flashed, I stay unplugged.

If I do need to get something on my phone (i.e. music - which I typically do not do either) I'll either use dropbox OR connect to my computer as mass usb stoarge (Haven't tried that in a while).

So unfortunately, not much help - can you elaborate on why you are connecting to the PC and what issues you have? Maybe installing latest/greatest Kies will give you the drivers you need?

EDIT: See Ipse's post above, he's hit the same thing so likely the best starting place! :)
[Fascinate General] jbrnd:
I got my jig and was able to get into download mode and reflash Darky 10.2. I'm pretty busy at the moment, so I'll just leave it like that for now and mess with this in a couple of weeks when I'll have more time.

Many thanks for the help, especially to jpmccarthy!
[Fascinate General] yuanw:
I believe that I need the computer recognize my phone if I'm suing ODIN to do something. Is it right?

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I tried this way in two computers, but don't work for me. Both of them don't recognized my phone. Is your phone has the same name(SGH-T959D) in your computer?
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
I just plugged mine into the computer here (win 7) and mine shows up as Galaxy S with the 'I' and invalid drivers.

I've had no issues using Odin - and that is my first step when going straight from stock - Odin to put on 2.2 stock, upgrade to 2.3.3, root, save EFS, and whatever steps to get a new ROM after that.
[Fascinate General] yuanw:
Do you mind send me your build.prop file? I think the model number in computer's device manager is under build.prop control.
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Well mine is set up for slim plus my mods.... And I have the same driver issues as you but odin will work regardless
[Fascinate General] spacekobra:
Do you guys think the miui SMS app will work on cm9? it's got the best SMS pop up I've seen. As well as a few other quirks
[Fascinate General] yuanw:
Hi, jpmccarthy. If I want to downgrade back to GB rom from ICS, do I just flash GB kernel and GB rom? Is flashing order important?
[Fascinate General] spacekobra:
I'd also recommend a full wipe.

But I think the order is important. Some Developers say to flash the kernel first when switching version numbers.

If you're worried, flash the kernel first.
[Fascinate General] yuanw:
Thank you.
[Fascinate General] Dayfid:
I've tried installing it on TiramiSlim Final 2.0 and it kept force crashing. So I have my doubts that it will work on CM9. I installed it like a normal APK and by placing it in my /system/app folder with the correct permissions.
[Fascinate General] spacekobra:
Yuanw, don't forget a nandroid!

And I assumed it wouldn't work. Rats, I rather liked their SMS app...
[Fascinate General] Ipse_Tase:
Dumb question of the day: how can one check the bootloader? It got into my head that during my initial messing with GB. Froyo and CM9 I don't know what I have anymore. Software show does not go past the ROM/kernel versions.

I just assumed that flashing an ICS ROM will get me the bootloader as well, but I might be wrong.
[Fascinate General] moosehead11:
I think the bootloader is a kernel level thing (someone correct me if I am wrong) but I have no idea idea how to check it
[Fascinate General] Dayfid:
You guys might think I'm dumb for this but I might try installing a front facing camera. You can do it on the T-Mobile Vibrant which is the same as this phone only they require different kernels. I watched this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyGNJ0lIug8&feature=youtube_gdata_player then I opened up my phone like he did. This phone also has the hole where the front facing camera goes. Doesn't hurt to try. I popped the camera out too and it looks like the one he installed would fit. I just need to find out where to buy the camera part though. Anyway if I try it I'll get back to you guys on if it works or not.
[Fascinate General] spacekobra:
Nice, I'm glad to see is not doing into my phone. It's a shame I don't have the money to try this. (Why on earth is school so expensive)

Good luck, hope you don't run your phone
[Fascinate General] Dayfid:
I'll hopefully be getting the money for it sometime soon. I don't think I'll do anything too bad to mess up my phone. I've already popped my camera out then back in a few minutes later which is the same way you would with the new one only fitting the FFC in the hole. So nothing should go wrong.. hopefully. Haha.
[Fascinate General] spacekobra:
I'm gonna turn to a friend of mine who buys phone parts and see if he has one.

He also has the proper tools as well. Connections Ftw! ^_^
[Fascinate General] Dayfid:
Hopefully he can help you out with this. :) Good luck!
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Interesting. I'd probably start from scratch. Flash froyo, and then move to GB. Just to be clean. The latest alliance rom is getting rave reviews for GB.
[Fascinate General] yuanw:
Do I lose all stuff in internal memory sdcard if I do ODIN and pick "re-partition"?
[Fascinate General] spacekobra:
@Yuanw, a quick google search says that it does reformat everything.

At least on the internal SD that is.

Side Note: Wow, I have made over 100 Posts in this thread. Making me a senior member in just a few months. (Dunno if that's good or bad)
[Fascinate General] Dayfid:
Have any of you tried the JellyBean port? I've tried it earlier and it seems good. Little laggy and has issues which is to be expected without the proper sources. Excited for a completely functional 4.1 ROM.
[Fascinate General] jed429:
i just wanted to thank every dev and every one that posts all the wonderful step by step guids for noobs like me that end up really messing up devices, i am not at all what u would call a power user but i learned an awful lot, recked mine and learned how to flash back with odin, there is an overwhelming amount of information availible on xda that can get just about anyone ouf of just about any situation. also huge thanx(y i posted here, they were the ones i needed) to every one sharing files and helping find the right ones for your device.

ps telus fascinate a prick to deal with, im thinken s3 but i want an international model for the amount of support for them, any one know if i can get the int. model and use it with telus, thought so but not 100%, i know the s3's not out yet, theoretical question, i guess can ya do it with the s and s2?
[Fascinate General] jed429:
almost forgot, all the complicated ways to root out there, i never hear about unlock root windows program, supports a massive ammount of devices, including mine, and it doesent possably get any simpler, turn on debug, open unlock root, connect phone, click the large green root butten and give it a minut, worked every time for me, and u dont need to install the battery saver app that comes up when its done,doesent seem to do anything for me anyway
[Fascinate General] jpmccarthy:
Not sure if there is a way to mount / on the PC. For your EFS folder, copy it using ES and paste onto your SD - THEN you can move it to your PC from there. Make sure that ALL the contents are there when you copy it.

In terms of the kernel, I'm just not aware of a custom kernel that works with stock 2.3.3 - as I moved to custom ROMs shortly thereafter. The point of using speedmod even though your phone won't boot is 1) to root it (although S1C works now :) ) 2) to do a backup that you can use later and most importantly 3) to flash it.

There could very well be a kernel that works with 2.3.3 to give you rooted stock with custom recovery and other fixes - I'm just not aware of it.

Also, I am not sure that speedmod works on froyo - never tried it - I used voodoo exclusively when I ran froyo and as noted was only on 2.3.3 a short time before I dove into a custom I9000 ROM for the phone - my first one was Darky's ROM which I do highly recommend especially if you like the samsung experience as Darky's is based on the Samsung ROMs and not AOSP.
[Fascinate General] Matt5606:
+1 Agreed! Darkys is a great start to flashing, and it's pretty much fool proof to do.

Sent from my Telus Fascinate running OneCosmics ICS!