yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mikeflash:
OK, update.

I tried again but this time flashed cm9 (7/29) directly. It went past checking bml/mtd state, rebooted into cwm 6 (the grayish background) and continued onto checking bml/mtd state. It lasted like 2 min then it rebooted to the GalaxY S 4g boot screen, it's been there for quite a long time... like 5 minutes. No signs of something working on the background :(

I'll wait a few more minutes and will try to boot into CWM and flash again.

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Nope. It doesn't do anything. Just stays there at boot screen :( I tried removing battery and vol up+vol down combo to get into recovery, it just doesn't get past the galaxy S 4g boot screen. No signs of bootloops or something, it just doesn't do anything. :(

Help :(
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
If you restore the apps from google you will have to move them to the sdcard again. But with titanium there is a setting to restore to the same location.

If you want to keep your texts you can restore that data from system but otherwise dont. What I do is just back up mms and dialer from system.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
Is this SGH-T959W? or SGH-T959V? I also noticed your sig has I777 in it.

Make sure you follow the directions in the oneclick back to stock thread.

Also, backup and wipe your sdcard before you follow the oneclick!

The second time you oneclick, click "flash bootloaders" (unless you're on SGH-T959W, in that case ignore everything I say about bootloaders! Or, you might be sorry. Someone was supposed to get back to this to me, if bootloaders work or not. If they don't, that person needs to send me his phone, so I can fix it!)

Once your back on stock, post again here.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mikeflash:
Thanks. My phone is i777. My gf's has my old sgs4g (sgh-t959v), which is the one I'm trying to upgrade to cm9. I'm about to follow your steps, only thing I did differently was not checking "flash bootloaders".

***But what do you mean second time I oneclick? I have to oneclick 2 times, back to stock kj6 oneclick and then AntonX oneclick... are you saying that I have to tick flash bootloader when flashing kernel oneclick? If so, I will :)

****nevermind, I just re-read oneclick post, it means to flash oneclick kj6 twice, the second time ticking bootloaders. OK, I'm on it.

And btw thank you for taking your time helping me. *clicks thanks button*

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Ok, this is what I did.

wiped sdcard fully (backed up first)

went into Download mode

oneclick heimdall stock

let it boot fully

enabled developer mode

adb reboot download

back to DL mode

oneclick again this time flash bootloaders

Scared as hell, said yes to the big warning message about flashing bootloaders

everything went good

sgs4g is now fully stock kj6 awaiting on home screen.

Let me know if I should proceed with oneclick antonx kernel and then flash cm9.

PS: check your inbox, I sent you log files from bml/mtd conversions. Not sure if they'd help, hopefully they will.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
Yes not just flash the kernel.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] codealarms:
You should be perfectly fine to go ahead and go back to download mode and put antons kernel on there. Once you do that, put the CM9 package on your sd card also the gapps if you so choose and then reboot to recovery flash the CM9 package and assuming it installs properly reboot to recovery again and install the gapps package.

If cm9 still isn't working right make sure you've got a good dl. For what it's worth this is the md5 on my download that seems to be good. 4fcb8452f0dfd1ea539316e48e377891 for the 7/29 upload

If that's wrong I can remove it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
Yup. OneClick Anton's kernel (no need to flash bootloaders.) and cwm cm9.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mikeflash:
you guys rock.

It worked. I guess 2 things were needed in order for it to work: wipe sd card and flash bootloaders on 2nd oneclick. Though, probably one of those wasn't needed (i'm betting on sdcard wipe).

I'm now on CM9. GREEEEAT! thanks a lot!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
Congrats!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] idevice12345:
After I installed this rom, I no longer have the play store. It also says I'm on 3g. What do I do?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mikeflash:
You need to flash latest gapps for cm9 after flashing a cm9 rom (even if updating).

link: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip

mirror link: http://d-h.st/MFz

About 3G, as I understand, CM9 stays on 3G while data not in use. If you start using data, it will change to H. This is done this way to save battery, it shouldn't affect you at all. But I could be wrong, someone correct me if I am :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] idevice12345:
Thank you so much. Everything works great!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Yep there's a button for that.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rachelm920:
Hello,

I have spent a great deal of time reading through every single post in this Q&A thread as well as the actual ROM thread in the development section.

I tried updating DH's phone to CM9. He hates it :crying: Ever since, I have been trying to go back to stock using the Hemingall app, ODIN, ANYTHING. The problem I am having is that no matter what I try I cannot get my computers to recognize the phone.

First I tried my laptop (WIN7 64Bit), which is what I used to root, and install CM9. No matter which port or USB cable I tried the only thing the phone would do is charge. I uninstalled all of the Samsung drivers. Rebooted. Made sure my SDK Manager and all of the corresponding files were up to date. Rebooted. Still no dice.

Secondly I moved onto my desktop (also WIN7 64Bit). I heard a "ding ding"... Progress! However this PC keeps thinking the darn phone is an "unknown device". Same process... updated all of SDK manager including the "google drivers", rebooted same thing. Even tried the good ol' Samsung drivers. Rebooting in between. Same thing.

I was up until 1AM trying to get this darn thing working. No dice. I told DH that I was ready to throw it into the wall and put in an insurance claim. His response "it was working fine till you messed with it". It is working fine now, you are just like the only person on the planet who freakin likes touchwiz besides Samsung themselves [/end rant]

Is there anyone on this thread that can help me?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
Are you doing those while in download mode? I get the unknown device pop up when using the front port on my computer. Try switching cables since you switched computers already. Then switch ports
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] th3controller:
Dear rachelm920 I read your story lol. Did your friend even wanted her phone to be rooted?

But anyways just an fyi don't combine Google and/or Samsung drivers.

Also wouldn't it be easier if you tried this method in the first place.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] idevice12345:
Hi. I'm currently running cm9. When my phone was done charging fully to 100%, I unplugged the charger and let the phone sit for about an hour without any use. When I picked it up and turned it on, the phone's battery lowered down to 67%. What do you think I should do?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
Following this guide there is a zip you can download that will let you remove all the drivers. Do this once again. Then follow the guide on how to use the once click including how to install the heimdall drivers. Use a hard wired usb port that is on the back of the desktop or if on a laptop use the usb ports that are on the same side as the power connector on a laptop if there is ports on both sides.

I had a similar situation and I had to use a stock samsung cord as my trusty blackberry cord wasnt staying plugged in fully.

@idevice12345 pull the battery out hold the power button to drain the residual juice. Put battery back in and plug into the wall and keep it plugged in for atleast another hour.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rachelm920:
Tried that too.... tried a samsung cable and a motorola one and all 4 ports on my desktop :(

I can't get it into download mode either... tried all the ways listed on the thread I found searching. Is there a different way to enter download mode now that it's on CM9?

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That's where I started in rooting the phone... It's my hubbie's phone, he wanted to free up space so I offered to root it and do so. Thought he'd like CM9 since I'm dying to get it myself for my Amaze (had CM7 for my Moto Cliq).

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I hope we still have the stock Samsung cord... since they're all interchangeable many have become misplaced (we do have a 15 year old LOL). The one I've been using is a Samsung one, but I am unsure if it is the one that came with his SGS4G. I will try this method tonight, I never even noticed if there are USB ports on the back of the desktop (rarely use it) and the 4 on the front usually suffice.

I also read somewhere last night that sometimes the contacts on the port can become dirty and to clean it with alcohol and a toothbrush. I would've tried it, but it was dark, everyone was sleeping LOL
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
Pull the battery and put it back in. Then hold the volume buttons and stick the cord in. It should then be in dl mode
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
There should be usb plugs on the back. The front usb hubs are considered expansion hubs. The zip file in lumin30's thread should also help in case there are some reminants of the drivers wondering around looking for their buddies.

Regarding the cord just make sure its plugged in firm and its will not fall out easily. I found if for some reason the cord moves and loses and regains contact it will cause heimdall to error and give all sorts of problems. But that is a unintended safety feature IMO.

One more thing remove the sdcard and sim card the next time you try. Make a backup of the sdcard and reformat it. Believe it or not that can cause issues. But try getting into dl mode with it out.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] idevice12345:
I'm still facing critical battery issues on this rom.what else should I do?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
Buy an extended battery or go back to a GB rom. Battery life will not go up while using this rom. its a known problem, that I'm sure Bhundven is trying to fix. Give him time and I'm sure he will do something about it but he has a life so don't expect a quick fix
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] idevice12345:
By any chance, is there a touchwiz 4 rom for the galaxy s 4g that I could flash instead of this? If there is, does anyone mind sending me a link for the download? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rachelm920:
Didn't even realize our modem was plugged into one of the back ports until now...LOL. There are 2 on the back of the desktop.

I used the zip file in lumin30's thread and removed everything except for my modem, just to make sure. Windows will re-install them anyhow, and there were some old ones on there too. Tried plugging in both the Motorola USB and the Samsung USB into the back port... same issue :crying:

The Sim card and SD Card have been removed. Since I have no way to back up the SD, I put in a spare one I had and formatted it. Still wont boot into download mode :crying:

Tried again on my laptop running the same usb zip from lumin30's thread uninstalling everything except my bluetooth driver. Plugged it into the two ports on the same side as the plug for the adapter. Same thing, doesn't recognize and only charges.

I have one more PC I am going to try... grandpa has a Windows XP machine in his room that I have NEVER plugged any phone into. Keeping my fingers crossed that it works :eek: <--- No dice... unknown device not even gonna bother troubleshooting there's no point.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
After all that I'd say your USB data pinouts are bad. It would prevent DL mode because the phone thinks it's only connected to a charger. Just coincidence that it happened after the CM9 flash. If the phone is still under warranty(which I doubt) you could use CWM to flash back to as close to stock as possible and put in a claim or just take it to a repair shop and have the micro usb replaced for about 50 bucks. Who doesn't like CM9 anyway? lol Either way the micro usb needs to be taken care of. Good luck.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
It really sounds like its the cable. Will your HTC work properly when you plug it in?

If you removed all drivers and it is still not seeing the device there is a lack of communication between the phone and computer and that points to the cable.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Or the data pinouts on the phone itself. Sounds like she's tried a few cables. Good point though getting a new fatty cable to verify that it's the actual USB pinouts would be the first step in problem solving it and potentially cheaper than replacing the micro USB. If that don't work then replace the USB.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] idevice12345:
Does anyone have the link for thr touchwiz 4 from for the galaxy s 4g? I need it instead of this
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
Stop asking for that on the cm9 q&a look around if there isn't one then too bad call samsung and complain

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If helped don't be afraid to hit the thanks button ;) it doesn't bite lol
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rachelm920:
I downloaded this ROM Nexus Beam Port http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1794413 and I got it working FINALLY. In download mode and everything...
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Way to stick with it. I missed the ball on my advice for sure. Still one of the weirdest things I've tried to help people on. I've seen USBs go bad before but I've never seen one not work on one ROM then suddenly be fine on another. Glad you got it fixed.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] idevice12345:
Wow. What a nice way of helping someone.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
You're welcome...if you would of searched or at least asked in the appropriate thread and not on another rom's thread then i would of helped but you didn't so yea.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
Sorry for the party rocking guys!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] idevice12345:
Well I was just asking because maybe someone knew something about a touchwiz 4 from and could give me a link. The only reason why I posted about another rom was because this one has horrible battery life. Any help would be appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
Lmao yea because touchwiz is the battery saver ...lol I might add carrierIQ to my rom next

@team acid

Sorry for taking up space in ur Q&A

But I'm done now :)

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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] XxRubikxX:
hey guys im trying to find documentation on cyanogenmod 9 so i can get one. iv already read the team acid guide for unofficial ports of CM9 (which really good). so i just thought i might do some research and learn something( i a noob)

--using Samsung galaxy S 4g
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] idevice12345:
At least it has battery life that's more efficient than this one.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] codealarms:
For the ROM itself cyanogenmod.com is the home base.

If you're looking for how to install it. The instructions on the first page are quality.

Basically bhundven and the rest of team acid have made it as fool proof as possible and you're not likely to regret it.

Go back to stock using the heimdall one click

Heimdall antonx kernel

Format sdcard and place cm9 on sdcard

Recovery

Flash cm9 and gapps

Wait

Enjoy

Take note of known issues. If any are deal breakers, well, cm9 might not be for you yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ohshootrawr:
Im just wondering why we need to format the sd card to install cm9? I have alot of content on there, and backing up and moving the data back on could be about a 2-3 hour job in itself XP
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
It's a suggestion.

You see, applications sometimes use /sdcard instead of /data to store application configuration, so wiping /data sometimes isn't good enough. You have a certain app that is reinstalled after doing a full wipe to diagnose an issue, only to find that after you reinstall the app in question (that is also storing it's settings on /sdcard) is still misbehaving.

The suggestion is, backup your sdcard... OFTEN! **** happens.

While your at it, wipe it after the backup and before you install something new (with a full wipe).

It's also wise to do before Heimdall OneClick'ing back to stock. As when the stock image is writen and you reboot, a built-in CSC update will try to do its thing. If it converted to ext4 before it had a chance to do the CSC update, the CSC update will fail, as the updater-script expected rfs not ext4. This is because /sdcard/Voodoo directory has lagfix enabled on the /sdcard
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rachelm920:
Yeah I have no idea either. I was thinking it was the phone's port as well from the getgo. It was strange. I downloaded the ROM to see if he'd like it better then I found a touchwiz 4.5 app by searching trying to make it as close to stock looking as possible. I downloaded it, and the instructions said to restart your device. So I restarted it and left it in my laptop since the battery was low. Went and made dinner, ate, talked to my mom on the phone... came back a cpl hours later and I saw the "USB Connected" in the notification bar.

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Flattered... but I'm married :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Not to second guess Bryan here as I'm sure that his logic is sound after reading his post upthread. BUT I have never wiped my sdcard in either of the two phones that I have. I've got well over 100 flashes between those two phones and have never had a problem with not wiping the sdcard causing any issues. Maybe I'm just lucky or maybe none of my apps are prone to misbehaving. I would try flashing with out formatting it first. If you run into issues go ahead and format it then reflash. As Bryan said always I good idea to back up that card to a PC as often as possible.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
HAHAHA. This nerd hasn't seen a female in a while... excuse him ;)

I just lol'd so hard, I snorted!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
I can say this has happened recently. I created a one click using stock and adding antonx's kernel so I could flash to stock root in one step. I kept getting a csc error. bhundven told me it was the voodoo stuff on my sdcard and I deleted it and ran the one click and it did not error..go figure.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mikeflash:
Original post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29965405&postcount=176

The option to format system is located inside mounts and storage menu.

You did not install CM9. Also, maybe you should upgrade to a 2.3 (gingerbread) ROM with bootloaders first. Look for the oneclick stock heimdall by bhundven and follow the steps carefully.

I suggest you stop trying to flash again until you do a lot of reading, because you could damage your phone permanently.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eclipse245:
Hello,

So I was running stock Froyo 2.2.1 and I wanted to install this CM9 rom. Anyways, I followed the instructions, I did a factory reset, I wiped the Dalvik Cache (for good measure), and I Formatted the /system.

I then went to flash the ROM, and then gapps.

Went to reboot phone and now it's stuck on the first GALAXY S 4G splash screen and nothing is happening? Any tips?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
If you are on Froyo (2.2.x), you must first do the Heimdall OneClick, flash it twice (and check flash bootloaders on the second flash). Then you can flash AntonX's kernel, then cwm install cm9 from there. This is in the OP.

Reason being, is that you have to have gingerbread bootloaders to flash cm7 or cm9 (or derivatives: aokp, slimics, etc...)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hipsterindian:
gps fix

Is there any way to access lbstestmode/angrygps? If you can do that, you can clear old gps data and it will lock on MUCH quicker guarunteed.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
Follow the guide below from the beginning.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eclipse245:
Thanks for the guide, the only issue is, I'm can't really boot into my phone in the first place :P

Will a factory reset to the job? Because right now it's just stuck on the first Samsung Galaxy S 4G splash screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
If you pull the battery it will shut down the bootloop. Then all you need to do is follow the guide and put the phone in DL mode but following the directions. You cant go wrong at all.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eclipse245:
Nevermind, I can't even get into CWM anymore. My only option is Download Mode. The issue is when I go to the Heimdall program it always tells me to install the driver after i did, and it keeps saying Hemdall is not isntalled. I installed it, and still says it isn't installed.

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Kies doesn't even recognize the phone. Drivers are installed though, because even in the taskbar I have the option to "Eject SAMSUNG USB Composite Device"
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
In that guide it has a zip that will remove all the drivers for the phone. That is the problem you are having driver issues.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
you can't use gapps from cm7 you have to use ics gapps....and file manager you can download one from market bro.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
No.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Shortbus-Driver:
Yea the file manager wasn't really a concern....don't know why I even mentioned it....ill look around for the ics gapps and ask later where to find it if I dont
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] adobrakic:
Hate to bump my post so soon, but this thread moves so quickly. Does anyone have a solution for this? I've done the steps twice, and come to the same conclusion.

I used this tutorial first, and then this. Afterward, I simply automagically boot into CWM. Doesn't go to ROM at all.

Or if someone could PM me and point me in the right direction, so I stop clogging up this thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
seems like you didn't wipe system/ factory reset try doing those two things then flash cm9 from blue cwm of course
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dardack:
In regards to no to Wi-fi calling, is there any plan to work on this or is it really low on list and I should just stick with GB custom mods for now that include it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
It will most likely not work since the cm9 kernel is based off the cm7 kernel
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] falcons2:
Did anyone else notice that when you goto the play store under my apps that the apps restored from titanium don't show up
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
You need to fix the market links or re-download the apps from the market to fix the market links that way.

In titanium (pro version only) if you hit menu > market tools > market doctor it can fix them for you.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dardack:
Ahh so no way to use a kernel that it works with CM stuff? Or is CM the kernel and the rom together and you can't split em.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
Support will have to be added in to the cm7/9 kernel since that's the only one that's out for mtd roms right now.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] P06o:
for simplicity's sake, just accept that (for now) there are no kernel options...pretty much what FB said.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dardack:
OK ty. Sticking with GB customs for now. Can't wait for that option from CM, been loving it on my other 2 devices.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Dopadron:
Don't know if it helps but I have the no ringtone issue as well but my notification ring works...missed call left a voicemail....if u want a log let me know