[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] dispozable:
We all at some point break our devices. It happens. Here is a quick flow chart explaining general steps to fix your phone. This is by no means your only way out, but is meant for new people to xda/modding.

Quick reference guide:​

Download Mode- How to enter download mode Download mode was originally made for Samsung to use as a recovery and to see if we flashed anything. The flash counter is here. If you plan on sending back to Tmo, you should reset flash counter before sending back. Download mode is used in conjunction with Kies and Odin to install updates and CWM.

Recovery Mode- ClockworkMod recovery (CWM) allows you to perform several advanced recovery, restoration, installation and maintenance operations on your Android device that aren’t possible with the stock recovery, and is one of the most common ways used to gain root access, back up device data, install a custom ROMs, kernels, themes, mods and more. Enter recovery mode by unplugging USB and holding volume UP and volume DOWN while holding power button down. CWM is not stock and must be installed by you.

ROM- This is basically your operating system. This contains all the files needed to run your phone. Some are stock, some are modified. Some are stable and some arent.

Logcat- The Android logging system provides a mechanism for collecting and viewing system debug output. Logs from various applications and portions of the system are collected in a series of circular buffers, which then can be viewed and filtered by the logcat command. You can use logcat from an ADB shell to view the log messages. There are also apps that record and show logcats. More info here

"My _____ is broke on my ROM"​

First, did you read the first post? Most of the time bugs are posted in the first post. What is broke? Be specific, try to reproduce it. Get a logcat. Logcats help the devs understand and fix your problem. Sometimes this is the only way to fix as not all developers own the phone they develop for. If you cant post a logcat then post in the discussion chat (in the general section) what happened. Remember to be specific.

Most of the time if you have a strange bug no one else has you can usually fix it by just reflashing. Check the MD5 of the file, wipe data/factory reset in CWM, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, and flash again. This only takes 5 minutes and will save you a lot of time. Try a google search, you never know what you can find there.

Remember to be nice when you report a problem, these developers don't have to do any of the work they do. If you want a ROM with no bugs then stay stock, this is probably not the place for you. Nandroid backup takes 5 minutes and restoring apps takes less than 5 as well. It is not the end of the world if your phone doesn't boot. Be nice and someone will try to help.

Common Issues​

Boot looping- When your phone tries to start but cycles start screens/boot animations. Usual fixes include a factory reset, wiping caches, or reflashing ROM.

No 4g icon- Some ROM icons are different than stock. Some ROMs display h+ some say 3G, blah blah. Check your network speeds with something like speedtest.net. That is the real test.

Mac and Odin- Things are done in Heimdall instead of Odin, though there are numerous ways to run Odin on Mac through ways like boot camp and such. You might need the android SDK to use Heimdall, though I'm not sure. (sorry not a big mac user)

Cant boot into recovery mode- Unplug usb, hold volume up and volume down keys while holding power. Release after Samsung logo.

Cant boot into download mode- Click here for youtube video

Where is my SDcard?- Using Windows? Install your Blaze driver here. Check on your phone under settings/storage and hit the menu button, change to mass storage. Restart your phone if needed.