yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Hi all, I've had a change in philosophy about handling Gingerbread bootloaders in these packages. So, I'm going to take these packages down until I repack them without the boot.bin and Sbl.bin. I'll post a separate option for getting Gingerbread bootloaders, with some instructions and warning about the risks that come with flashing them.

There has been a lot of talk on here recently about bootloaders, mainly because folks wanted Gingerbread bootloaders to clear up the issue of seeing rainbows in recovery when flashing Gingerbread or ICS roms.

The bootloader is pretty much the base software that boots your phone into the operating system. If something happens to cause a flash of this bootloader to fail, then you do run the risk of bricking your phone. Because, without that bootloader, nothing is going to load on your phone. Mess it up, and you have a nice paperweight.

That said, to clear up some confusion, bootloaders themselves aren't bad. You need them to boot your operating system. Gingerbread bootloaders are desirable to boot Gingerbread and ICS roms on our phones because they were designed to do that - and do that without rainbow bugs that people see when they stay with Froyo bootloaders.

You had best know what you are doing when you flash them, however, and it isn't advisable to flash them over and over without good reason.

Personally, I haven't had a failed Odin flash yet. All it takes is one time, though, to have a bad flash, even for someone who can do this stuff in their sleep.

It's late now, and I have a graduation to attend in the morning. So, I'll post some updated packages later on Saturday. I'll include a new package with some extra goodies like extended power menu, extra lock screens, and CRT animation. And while there will still be a standalone option to get GB bootloaders, the rooted UCLB3 packages won't include the bootloaders.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Deputy13:
With the 3rd download option does.it have the window animations. Or if it dies any way to remove that feature
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Though I used NunHugger's files to get the lockscreens, extended power menu, and accurate battery mod, I replaced his modified window animations with the stock animations. So, to answer your question, this doesn't have the modified window animations.

EDIT: All of the updated links are up. The rooted Odin packages no longer contain bootloaders, and the CWM option now has a few extras. For those who need the GB bootloaders, there is a separate package linked in the FAQ.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Deputy13:
Excellent that's what I wanted to know will download now

What exactly does the accurate battery mod do? Or is there a way to change the battery or what is it?

Searched.but can't find a straight answer
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Deputy13:
Works great! Thanks
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Stock battery icon decreases in 5% increments, while this mod shows discharge in 1% increments.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Jamister989:
Bluetooth question

So I am guessing that since this is stock 2.3.6 that bluetooth stereo works? OPTION C looks like the perfect easy to do solution for me and I really appreciate the work put into this, so bluetooth? yay/nay?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Bluetooth works in these. That's why Option C is my daily driver.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Jamister989:
Thanks dude, I plan to do the same.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] kinvid:
need some help..

I pick up two INFUSE 4G which both came with 2.2.1 FROYO. I was able to root/unlock one while on the FROYO using http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1442177&highlight=qbking77 ok now that is done with..for now..

Ok on to the other phone in which I want to update to Gingerbread 2.3.6 and have it rooted..etc..

Question is...can I ODIN flash it from the stock FROYO that is not rooted with no custom recovery?

Or do I have to root the stock froyo and install clockwork recovery so I won't SKIP this seemingly necessary step "4.) In recovery, wipe all user data and wipe all cache data, BEFORE flashing" and run into problems??

Basically, to ODIN flash the rooted gingerbread tar.md5 packages here, can it be done from a completely stock FROYO ROM or it has to be from a rooted ROM with CWM Recovery??

ok just realized, does the stock recovery give you the option to "wipe all user data and wipe all cache data"?

thanks guys
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Good news is that you can flash any of these Odin packages with or without root and over any ROM, including stock Froyo. And yes, stock recovery has the option to wipe data and cache.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Rebelranger:
Great job!

I received my replacement Infuse from AT&T which had 2.36 and I could not root....

Until I found this! Works perfectly and now I'm rooted and can take my time to figure out which rom to use as my everyday.

Is there a way to remove the facebook app? I tried but it does not show up in my uninstaller programs.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
To remove Facebook, you just delete it from /system/app. One easy way to do this on the phone is to install and open ES File Explorer. In that app, go to settings and enable Root Explorer and choose Mount File System. Then click on Favorites, choose "/", go to system, go to app, and delete Facebook. Reboot, and Facebook is no more. Though, I usually just mount system in an adb shell and delete unwanted apps in the adb command line.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Rebelranger:
Great instructions! Easy as pie to do! Done!

Thank you!!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Clark Joseph Kent:
Just did option c....gtg Good to Go!:)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] kinvid:
If the majority of us will be flashing Gingerbread and ICS roms, why take out the Gingerbread bootloaders and make it as an optional install which makes it risky for an unfortunate flash if it ever happens?

So what bootloader does these packages comes with? Or are they without bootloaders?

I'm still new in understanding all of these components. So our phones can run these roms without a bootloader or must a bootloader be utilized?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
There are no bootloaders in these rooted UCLB3 packages, so you keep those already on your phone. Only those who have and are bothered by rainbow artifacts at boot and in recovery should update to GB bootloaders. UCLB3 runs fine on Froyo bootloaders other than the rainbow distortion in recovery and at boot. Also, many people already have GB bootloaders. It isn't good practice to flash bootloaders over and over, as a failed flash of bootloaders will brick your phone. Since flashing bootloaders is a risky operation, there is no need for everyone to flash them when using the rooted UCLB3 packages. That's why they have been made available as a separate package.

Some examples:

People who've already used Kies to get the official UCLB3 update - already have GB bootloaders

People who've already flashed an earlier GB leak using Odin or Heimdall - most likely already have GB bootloaders

People who've already been using GB and ICS roms - might have already flashed GB bootloaders

So, it isn't good to have a package that includes them by default, because many won't need them. Better to just flash them separately, and flash them once, because once you've got them, you've got them. Most development packages on xda don't include them for these same reasons.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] kinvid:
I easily rooted my Infuse because it was still on the Froyo 2.2.1. Assuming the phone has FROYO bootloaders, if I was to ODIN flash to one of these Gingerbread 2.3.6 UCLB3 package, my FROYO bootloader will carry on to this rooted UCLB3 package?

My plan is to run my Infuse on a stock but rooted Gingerbread rom for now. Eventually I will move on to custom roms. These custom roms states in their posting that in order to flash the rom, I need to be on Gingerbread bootloaders.

Which flashing methods should I proceed with?

Coming from FROYO:

1. ODIN flash one of these rooted UCLB3 package

2. ODIN flash the Gingerbread bootloader

3. Flash away

or

Coming from FROYO:

1. Update to Gingerbread 2.3.6 through Samsung Kies (thus obtaining Gingerbread bootloaders)

2. ODIN flash one of these rooted UCLB3 package

3. Flash away

THANKS FOR CLARIFYING!

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LOL..more clarifications, thank you!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
This will be your best route. Doing the Odin flash of the rooted UCLB3 package will test whether you can successfully do an Odin flash. If you can, you will be safe to go ahead and flash the GB bootloaders package.

Since it sounds like you want to test out some other ROMS, go ahead and use Option C, which already has CWM recovery.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] kinvid:
Thanks for giving me a better understanding of all of this. Coming from an iPhone jailbreaker lol...I find Android rooting/flashing to be more involved and challenging.

Another thing, I have Samsung Kies mini installed. Is the Samsung drivers obtained from the Kies mini version adequate for the ODIN flashing or should I go with drivers from the regular Samsung Kies you specified?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Kies mini drivers should work the same. Good luck.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] M4sAREawesome:
Hey guys I need a bit of help. So I'm on Zeus Build 6, right. So I want to flash CM9, which of these should I use? I've downloaded "A", will I still have a safe flash of CM9 if I flash from choice "C"?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] M4sAREawesome:
Cause "C" seems like an easier option cause it already has Red CWM
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
If you plan to flash CM9 or any other ROM, you'll need CWM recovery. So you want Option C if you use one of these packages.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] M4sAREawesome:
Ok thanks, Ill use option "c" then. I was just skeptical cause option "c" doesn't seem like stock with all the other stuff added.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] M4sAREawesome:
And to flash CM9 I have to do it from stock Gingerbread.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
You don't have to be on stock Gingerbread to flash CM9, though Option C is based on stock UCLB3 and will be a good platform from which to flash. That isn't a requirement to flash CM9, though.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Clark Joseph Kent:
I will take door number "C"....:) BTW jscott30, excellent work, u d bomb!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] schmidtty661:
thanks for the painless odin method could never figure out heimdall! Got my bootloaders ready for an aokp rom now the question is which one?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] M4sAREawesome:
Oh, okay. Thanks for all the help
[Samsung Infuse 4G] wawaweewa:
Nice this will come handy in the future
[Samsung Infuse 4G] davidoff:
Stack on Samsung logo with option "c". Wiped before flashing.

Any advice?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Go into recovery, wipe user data and cache. Reboot. If that doesn't work, you had a bad flash and should start over and try your flash again.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] veeRob:
I installed option C. Everything works great, but I was under the impression that the accurate battery mod would show me battery percentage over the icon. Is this not the case?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
This isn't the case. You're confusing this with a battery percentage mod.

Accurate battery mod shows battery charge in 1% increments, whereas stock showed battery charge in 5% increments.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
You can also go to UOT kitchen and send your SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk and they can mod your battery percentage for you.

if you can to see a few options, you can also check out this thread I started

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1638355
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Deputy13:
i never noticed it decreasing by 5% is this because battery circle the app doesnt do this?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
The stock battery animation only has images for 95%, 90%, 85%, 80%, etc. I'm sure the battery circle app is different, but this mod only applies to the stock battery animation for 99%, 98%, 97%, 96%, etc.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] aerostargt:
i like it alot, no lag very snappy, thanks, is there a 14 toggle mod for this rom?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] GoSooners345:
Dev Host is so Slow!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Clark Joseph Kent:
Gosooner...and why would post that!? Btw i disagree i use that sight...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Download speed is good for me on this side, so quitcha gripin'.

I'm glad I switched from using my personal Dropbox account, and am a little surprised that they hadn't shut it down. Dev host has a download counter for files, and Option C was downloaded over a hundred times in the past 24 hours. I didn't want to abuse my Dropbox account and risk losing it. :)

When I get back from the beach after this weekend, I'm thinking about posting a CWM flashable zip of Option C as a base for the start of a rom that I'm working on. I'll put the Lidroid toggles in that.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] veeRob:
OK, this is definitely what I want, but it seems a bit confusing to me. If I have option C, how do I get framework-res.apk? I have the the I997UCLB3-CWM-root-deodex-extras.rar file extracted, and I can open the .tar.gz file in Winrar, but I don't see another archive in there that I can get to. I think I'm missing a step...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
To extract the factoryfs.rfs file, you need to mount it as a loop device in Linux or you can use a program like MagicIso in Windows. Another option is to pull the files you want from your phone.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Now I'm really glad that I pulled these off of my personal Dropbox account. Looks like someone at Android Authority wrote up a good how-to, but was directly linking to my Dropbox files. At least they credited xda-developers.:

http://www.androidauthority.com/inf...2-3-6-uclb3-root-clockworkmod-recovery-88853/
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
Yeah..same place..how to do it the wrong way:

http://www.androidauthority.com/infuse-4g-i997-gingerbread-2-3-6-uclb3-firmware-61344/

instructions were incorrect. Telling users to load the 1click into heimdall.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Yeah, qkster, I just noticed that article also. Looks like the same writer was linking directly to your files without even giving credit. Sheesh! And he tells people to load your one-click into Heimdall suite to flash; wrong! :eek:
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Clark Joseph Kent:
So this is why peps are doing these methods wrong....loading into the suite so on...did anyone msg Android auth site?

edit, guess we did, I went there and left comments as did ya...nothing out of line, just suggestions.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] LSLUGZ:
Installed option C and everything has been working great, still new to this and I have lots of reading and learning to do
[Samsung Infuse 4G] abo gassar:
good thread
[Samsung Infuse 4G] drunkenmastera:
anyone know how long this process should take? Mine is taking longer than 10 minutes on odin screen
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
It only takes a few minutes at most, so longer than ten minutes is too long. What information does Odin give in the box on the left side of the program?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
Jscott,

I haven't worked with Odin much and i haven't been paying too much attention but do you have an Odin kernel only recovery? Can it be done in Odin to flash only a kernel package?

Setting up a tar with or without a pit that will flash only Gb kernel, entropy kernel or Zen kernel?

If a user got into a boot loop or lost recovery, they can flash only the kernel to get them back into cwm without flashing the whole ROM package. And from there, they can try to reboot back into their ROM or flash a new ROM or flash a recovery revert if they screwed up experimenting with a mod.

I have that avail in heimdall, i didn't know if it can be done for odin. I have seen a few situation popped up that a simple kernel will suffice instead of the whole ROM.

I can't imagine why anyone would want to use Odin...but go figure. :)

Something to consider if you did not have it already...or not readily instructed on the use.

Sent from USA
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Mr. qkster, that anti-Odin talk has no place in this here Odin package thread ;)

And I've thought about making Odin packages with just the various custom kernels and CWM recovery. It would be easy to do, but that would be for another thread. This thread is for rooted UCLB3 packages, and for people who want to use Odin to get rooted UCLB3.

Honestly, more people need to learn how to use the Heimdall suite command line to flash kernels. If that's too hard (and it's not), we can point them to your Heimdall one-click packages (which you just did). :D
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
Yup, I hear you. Odin and Heimdall drivers use tend to confuse the beginners. I seen a few panicked when they switch method and ball when the device is no longer recognized when they use the same USB port.

But hey, we are all about spoon feeding right? :)

Sent from USA
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Clark Joseph Kent:
I do need to push jscott products more....i feel like a dealer at times....hooked on..."one click & odin"...

They sound like...o never mind...:p
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
Yeah...you and me. Will keep at it until he relents. :)

Sent from USA
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Good point about some users getting confused with having to switch methods. In my mind, typing "heimdall flash --kernel zImage" is the bees knees, but you're right: these Odin and one-click threads are about spoon feeding to some extent, so maybe I should do an Odin thread for just custom kernels and CWM recovery.

Thanks for looking out, fellas.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
It's all good, bigjoe, we all know that qkster owns this one-click block.

Edit: The Odin recovery kernel packages are done. I'll write up a new thread and post them later today. First, I've got to finish the brakes on my SUV.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Clark Joseph Kent:
Ha Ha....but there many sides to a block....the north or south side...:p:D:p east or west side...:p:D:p
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
:)

I don't know about owning, but Adam's 1-click makes it easy to use whatever method of recovery without having to move the files or change directory to get to your kernel of choice.

It really takes the guess work out of moving the tar into what slot or what partition to check etc.

Lol..it make simple minded people like me lazier.

Sent from USA
[Samsung Infuse 4G] RoryB:
No, lazy is guys like me that take all the hard work all you guys do and use it on our phones with barely any thinking required on our parts.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] fishjam:
Me too but remember though, we have to follow the directions to a tee. LOL:D

Edit: jscott30, thanks for your work. I have only used odin and it works flawlessly for me.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
For Option C and any other deodexed UCLB3 base, there is now. :cool:

Get the CWM flashable zip for lidroid's 14 toggles HERE.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] gadget069:
Can you use a newer version of Odin or must you use v1.7?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Yes, you can use a newer version of Odin. Version 1.7 is just what I happen to have in my files.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jcabbott:
good stuff.. the phone ! PC icon scared the sh** out of me..
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Zen Arcade:
hey...awesome avatar there js..... Are you feeling nigh invulnerable now that you are RC? :D
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
You're just jealous, Zen.

Now you're stuck with the white moth bunny-like suit sidekick like character.

Either that or Space Ghost. :)

Edit: btw, js, I agree with the cool avatar sentiment. I was gonna mentioned it too.

Edit edit: :D nice one bigjoe
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Clark Joseph Kent:
Is the Man....
[Samsung Infuse 4G] RoryB:
I like Arthur from the Tick.

I never liked the monkey from Space Ghost

LOL

I always liked the MAXX too.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Clark Joseph Kent:
hey Arthur was a cool dude :)

LOL, how many RC/RD can we fit in a thread.....LOL

good stuff...well this guy has to go, wifey said dinner...."Yes Dear"....
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Zen Arcade:
I still have Thrakkarzog as an option... :)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Glad you all like the new avatar. :cool:

I've just about wrapped up what I think is a good base for my first rom. It's a little nerve-wracking to put something like this out, because I'm somewhat of a perfectionist. It's also just a base, and not really themed yet. Keep an eye out for it in the dev section. Maybe you all can help me make it better.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
:D

Let me guess..umm..a debloated, light, efficient ROM with epm, lidroid, fast scrolling and ...

:D
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Now that sounds a lot like Vagabond. But you're definitely close.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Post it and we will flash it. If we bootloop, we have your unbrick to use.;)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] pickupman66:
Jscott,

Quick question on the bootloaders. I am experiencing hte rainbow in boot and CWM. I have successfully installed AOKP and it is working perfectly as of today. Can I just Odin the Bootloaders, flash the recovery and not have to mess with a re-flash of the rom or do I need to re-flash it as well? I chose option C last night to get CWM and to then load into AOKP.

thanks for the assistance...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
If you already have a successful install of AOKP, then all you have to flash are the GB bootloaders to fix the rainbow issue. You shouldn't have to flash anything else.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] pickupman66:
Thanks you sir! truly appreciated.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] tmargot:
I am a bit confused on flashing. I have read the endless tutorials and just want to know if there are any prerequisites to flasing Option C - I997UCLB3-CWM-root-deodex-extras.rar. Looking at endless tutorials mention of a need for partition conversion with CWM-community-kernel-v8.zip (for red CWM) using SGS Kernel Flasher prior to flashing. Is this needed with this ROM as I assume we flashing a kernel too anyway? Or can I just follow your flashing instructions? Thank you.

My Infuse 4G is stock Froyo from factory never flashed before. It currently is rooted with 3e Recovery/CWM.

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Ooops. Ignore me. Sorry, it is covered in Question 3 of the FAQ in initial post.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Option C already includes the necessary custom kernel and red CWM recovery, so there was no need to flash anything else. Question 3 in the FAQ is referring to Option A and B.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] 777Braveheart:
cannot mount ext sd card

Experts,

Bear with me here. I am coming from the Epic 4G on Sprint to the infuse. I have successfully flashed many roms on the Epic 4G and am familiar with rooting and CWM. I have used this post to root and install CWM red successfully on the Infuse. Thanks by the way!

My problem is when I copy any other rom onto my ext sd card and try to flash it in CWM I cannot. I go to:

Install zip from sdcard --> choose zip from sdcard --> external_sd

I do not see my files. So I go to:

mounts and storage --> mount /sd-ext

And I get an error: Error mounting SDEXT:!

I have reformatted this card in Android OS and in CWM and that has not changed anything.

I prefer to keep my roms and other stuff on the external sd if possible. Can anyone tell this Infuse noob what I am doing wrong?

And yes, I reset to factory, wiped cache, wiped dalvik cache when I installed this awesome rooted, non-bloated, cwm, much faster rom. :)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
You won't like this answer, but that version of CWM recovery can't install zip files from the external sd. Roms, etc. have to be on the internal sdcard with red recovery.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] 777Braveheart:
Actually I do like the answer. It lets me know I was not doing something wrong or forgetting something.

Have you used another version of CWM that will do that with your ROM? Or do you recommend one?

BTW... I'm in Dawsonville. Not far from you.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
The CWM recovery included with this firmware is packaged with Entropy512's custom kernel. Entropy plans to add a newer version of CWM recovery to his Daily Driver kernel soon. That should do what you are wanting. In the meantime, I just move what I need over to the internal sdcard when I need to flash with red recovery.

And yes Sir, I've been to the Dawsonville Pool Room many times.