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[Vibrant General] oved.ou:
I'm new to this thing so I have some questions

Hey,

I bought vibrant, and rooted it in order to push hebrew fonts on it.

* Will the JI6 update work properly on my phone (assuming the above is everything I did).

* Does the JI2 gps fix change the OS version? If I decide to install the gps fix from JI2 first (not all the JI2 version, just the gps files), and then want to upgrade to JI6, will I need to go back to stock?

I'm just not sure when I have to go back to stock, and when I don't.

Thank you,

Oved
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
n/m, need to wake up first.
[Vibrant General] trunkstar1:
I'm trying to do the "Odin back to stock" process but I'm having a little trouble. I've got all the files and opened Odin etc. I entered the .pit file and the .tar file. Auto-reboot and f. reset time are checked. I click start and I get "<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)"

What am I doing wrong?

Edit: I figured it out. I didn't have the right drivers installed. Thanks everyone.
[Vibrant General] kuhan:
Oh, just so you know, panoramic can take up to 8 shots.
[Vibrant General] amandadam:
And your in download mode?
[Vibrant General] trunkstar1:
I am now. I finally figured it out and it was a duh moment. I didn't have the right drivers installed.

The new problem I have came after accidentally pulling the USB cord out of my laptop while running ODIN. Now, all I get when trying to get in download mode is a graphic of a phone, a yellow triangle with exclamation mark, and a computer.

Anyone know what do do?
[Vibrant General] amandadam:
I just tried the method described in that thread and it works.Good luck.

Post your results.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=799105
[Vibrant General] Reiserx:
I'm not sure how to fix your issue but it would be helpful if in the instructions it said you needed to start with the phone off before holding down the volume buttons and plugging in the usb at the same time. I was trying over and over again with the phone on until I googled how to get into download mode.
[Vibrant General] amandadam:
I don't have an issue.Of course the phone has to be off to begin with,whether your trying to get into recovery or download.

My posts were in response to trunkstar1's inqueries.
[Vibrant General] trunkstar1:
Thanks guys. I finally got it to work, basically by restarting my laptop then trying to go into download mode again.
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
I updated the post. I copied those instructions and while most developers would assume this is common knowledge, I should have added it for you guys since this is geared towards those not as advanced as some of the XDA users. My bad... can anyone else offer suggestions for improving this thread for you guys?
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
I updated the thread again. There are now instructions for getting the 2.2 Froyo market on our devices. I LOVE this!!
[Vibrant General] 12paq:
What he ^ said!

Also many thanks for your thread. I refer to it repeatedly.
[Vibrant General] Black02wing:
Great FAQ.

Is there any way to shut off the new Battery is charged tone?
[Vibrant General] chui101:
The link to the Wireless Tether thread should be updated from xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=760243 to xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=756804

(can't post links yet)

The package in the first link is only for JFD, and will mess up your settings app if you use it on a JI6 rom! The second post has all the various flavours listed, and also has instructions.
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
^ chui, thank you very much for that. The thread has been updated and I made a point to thank you. I am running bionix which already has it, so I did not need to follow my link. Hope nobody was harmed by that.
[Vibrant General] ndwgs:
^ That tone disappeared when the OTA update came thru for me. No more annoying tone...
[Vibrant General] ndwgs:
^s15274n... First off, GREAT Thread. But what I can't find is a post or a faq of some sort about how to delete the old folders or files that is left behind when you uninstall. Also, my phone is brand new, haven't tinkered of rooting yet, maybe I will someday when I get a chance of sitting down on my desk computer. But for now, being on the road all the time, I just enjoy apps I download of the market. But I also uninstall once I get bored of it or don't want the app. So how do I clean up the junk?
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
You can check here:

menu > settings > applications > manage applications.

then press menu and filter to show all....

you can go through this list and it shows all of your apps. Sometimes when you remove system apps it can leave little traces that you can uninstall from here. If you are just referencing 3rd party apps from the market, this really should not be necessary though.

If you are talking about the folders created from apps, you could just use an app like astro to look in /sdcard/... all of the folders from your apps would be located there. If you no longer have the app you could just long press on a folder associated with the app and delete it.

Hope that covers what you meant.
[Vibrant General] ndwgs:
^ How do I know what folders to delete? The names of the folder comfuses me. They're sometimes labeled as "com.agilefusion.finky" wierd names. I accidentally deleted one of the folders that was needed in one of my apps. I just re-imstalled it so it would work again. Is there like an app that can scour through my sd and delete useless folders?
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
There is no way I can really help you here man. I don't know which apps you have/had. If you can't recognize what app the folder was created by, just leave it.. likely the files are very small and there is plenty of space on the internal memory. If you really wanted, someone may be able to post the stock folders, but I really can't see any harm in leaving those folders there....
[Vibrant General] d01100100:
a lot of times a simple google search on the package name can turn up what Application it is associated with.

Google search on agilefusion - http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/agilefusion
[Vibrant General] chui101:
Fix for hardware locked vibrants:

Flash the SBL and BOOT with the tar file enclosed in vibrant_recovery_fix.zip using ODIN in this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=804305

The SBL and BOOT are from the leaked JI4 rom so it's official and it's safe to use.
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
I've updated the post to show two methods for flashing a custom ROM, as well as links to two of the more popular ROMs.

I also added the information chui101 gave for the hardware locked Vibrants, thanks man!
[Vibrant General] ShinyBuddha:
@s15274n:

What do you think about adding this to the front page?

[Q] How to REALLY wipe SD

I've been looking in a few places for that info and it didn't seem readily available. Just a suggestion.
[Vibrant General] rmeden:
Suggestions.

1. Put a link at the top of the page with instructions on how to restore if the JI6 OTA update locked your phone. I used the procedure in thread-id 803492 (I can't post links yet)

2. It appears that /system is mounted read-only without the ability to remount rw. That breaks the procedures for removing the startup/shutdown sound. I recommend a note in those sections.

Thanks for a great FAQ!

Robert
[Vibrant General] chui101:
No problem, I was so excited when it worked for me - I was so freaked out when it started acting up later that day but it turned out to be some complications of OCLF with the new update.

Also, @rmeden's suggestion, the command to remount read-write should be
[Vibrant General] IuNlockeM:
pretty much got every info/needs i want very gj! a+
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
^ Awesome to hear man, thanks.

Please be sure and let me know if things need to be added here guys/gals. It's getting harder to keep up with everything with personal life and the rate the Vibrant threads are growing (which is awesome).

Thanks.
[Vibrant General] Genesis3:
Thanks for all this - T-Mobile's OTA update BRICKED my phone, and Clockwork restored an un-working system once it happened too (!!!) - and I was careful enough to remove the battery icon change and lagfix before I let it update too - I was on bone stock at the time I said "ok" to it (even un-rooted first.)

The Odin reflash saved my butt - I could get into Clockwork but it didn't do me jack worth of good..... nasty nasty nasty. Lost all my apps but I can re-download those.
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
^ Hate to hear that, but glad you were able to use the guide for help. You may want to try Titanium Backup (to restore apps in the future). If you get the donate version you do not have to install them manually like on the free version (steep price, but worth it... try the free version first of course).
[Vibrant General] Genesis3:
I had Titanium Backup loaded.... will probably go back and reload that, then use it to restore some of the apps.......I don't know why Clockwork wasn't able to recover from this, but it wasn't.

There's a warning in there though - if you apply the OTA and it hoses you, Clockwork will NOT save your bacon!
[Vibrant General] TNStrangelove:
I tried following the Nandroid backup guide in the OP but after clicking on go into recovery. The recovery mode boots up but fails after "verifying update package..." with the errors: "E:failed to verify whole-file signature" and "E:signature verification failed".

Can anyone help?

I'm using a UK international Galaxy S.

Upgraded to Scandanavian Froyo (JPM) over Kies using registry hack.

Initially it had the 3 button recovery disabled but I enabled it with the fix from these forums.

Rooted using SuperOneClickv1.5-ShortFus

(I'm not sure how much of that is relevant but I thought I'd put it out there just to be sure).
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
Just curious, did you follow the steps from koush to get cwr setup?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=734164
[Vibrant General] chadti99:
I've seen a lot of folks mention doing battery pulls lately. Does everyone know that you can hold the power button to restart your Vibrant?
[Vibrant General] TNStrangelove:
Oops! I missed that bit in your post somehow. Thanks for the help I will try that tomorrow.
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
^ let me know how it goes man.

^^ it's in the sticky too ;)
[Vibrant General] itskohler:
This is my first post on XDA, so dont flame me. ;)

I appericiated the compilation of these tips and tricks. The FFC really intrigued me, maybe a little too much for my own good haha. I'm coming from a G1 with the nightlies and I am stoked about this phone.
[Vibrant General] ndwgs:
s15274n,

I think you should put on something on the sticky about people that did the J16OTA update, or phones that they bought from Tmo, that had the update already imbeded. I don't see any out on the threads for this.

I'm not sure if they can root or would brick their phones. I'm afraid to tell them that they can, when i don't know the answer. I never had that issue, i got the early roll out of Vibrants, so it had the original, not with J16.
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
^ eh? I'm not familiar?
[Vibrant General] thetinydon:
I love penis
[Vibrant General] ndwgs:
I meant, what if the phone has the updated OTA J16 already installed in the new phone. Could they root still without bricking the phone?

Edit: I've rooted my phone well before the OTA update. Could they still root from stock J16?
[Vibrant General] ndwgs:
Do u now? Don't ask don't tell, lolol.
[Vibrant General] thenewak:
STOP THE BOOTUP / SHUTDOWN AUDIO NOTIFICATIONS!

This thread has it covered: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=731059

I deleted these two files using Root Explorer (referenced below) and can attest it works perfectly.

The i9000 Galaxy bootup/shutdown animation/sounds were listed above if you want a new look.

Thanks to XDA Member PhilSlater I know that the File locations are:

So Zaduma does not feel insulted here is an alternate method. You can see his post here.[/QUOTE]

it says the files are read only and phone is rooted with one click lag fix using root manager to access files? what am i doing wrong
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
You can root the JI6 just fine, no problems. Some who had hardware locked phones said that the JI6 update fixed that too. I can't say, was never an issue for me.
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
In Root Explorer at the top, do you see a small grey button that says mount r/o or r/w? Click that, then try and delete the audio file by long pressing on it.

If this does work, then please try this to give Root Explorer root access again:
[Vibrant General] thenewak:
Thank you easy fix....hopefully it helps someone else
[Vibrant General] ndwgs:
Thanks! I didn't know if they could do it. I never had to do that, i've gotten the Vibrant long ago, so i wasn't sure for the new line of vibrants that comes with J16 stock. Thanks, i'll keep you guys posted when i root his phone, and if there are some malfunctions...
[Vibrant General] leftapple:
another pending OTA/lock out? can we still root after next OTA?

---posting here as well in response to thread;

"New ota update already. ..10/24/2010"

Hi folks - nice forum/site - I'm coming from a hacked iPhone on Tmo w/ IOS 3.0.1 (loved Cydia stuff, tethering, swapping SIM cards between ATT/Tmo...but hated iTunes/no drag/drop, etc)

Had high hopes (like the plug/play/drag/drop) but...

So far my Vibrant seems like a real pile of dung - Note that I've not yet rooted.

Why? - the email app bites, can't modify forwarded text (wtf) freezes when deleting, opening emails w/ meager attachments, won't even recognize hyperlinks properly, the browser has annyoing quirks - won't return to same spot I left off on Craigslist when backing up from a certain post, constantly freezing here and there, can't simply select text or cut/paste, copy pics, etc. Still not on par w/ the old beater 3G iPhone.

W/ all the hype around the Vibrant capabilities I'm not impressed...although I'm sure once I root that will change.

1. if I continue to wait to see if Samsung/Tmo will step up and actually fix this device (make it perform as built), will I loose out on the chance to root? (Apple's latest software updates 'locked' hackers out - will this be same w/ 'stock' OTA's?)

2. which root method is best?

examples;

-xda methods found this site

-vs. OCLF

-vs. akaskriller

best regards,

'just not there yet ;-(
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
Some of what you say is true, but other parts are resolved with froyo, which Will be within the year (Samsung tweet tonight).

These updates will not prevent root. Samsung has been very open- released code, no reason at all to think that would change.

I prefer downloading the update.zip file using my phones browser. Then use an app like astro to move it to my internal memory assuming you can get to stock recovery.
[Vibrant General] leftapple:
rooted & lag fixed in minutes and ecstatic!!

Well folks...I'm paranoid and cautious...but I finally rooted and my Samsung now runs like it was built to run. WOW!

Special thanks to akaskriller.com - nice job fixin other folks hacks, etc.

He's helped so many w/ bricked phones, etc (says he never lost one yet) and kindly nudged a 'seudo hacker' like myself in the right directions.

His site is a bit cryptic, far from 'idiot proof' just yet but it's all there and a great start for first site build.

(ie. like the update zip is top right but isn't pointed out as the 'use this after nixing the OTA update via process below left')

It just needs a few 'if you want to do this - go here', or if your at this status - go here'.

see his site akaskriller-dot-com, use his stuff and donate! - over his amount if you can (find his email manually via paypal and consider)...

What is having the sickest phone on the planet is worth?

...vs. this pile of dung that T-Mobile 'whizzed' on and released.

I'm also enjoying the other tips found on this site and others.

Good luck everyone.
[Vibrant General] nomadrider123:
it doesn't work on a hardware bricked phone
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
Why was that site posted here? I can't even go there, your asking people to donate and you even said it's cryptic... Okay....
[Vibrant General] azsamsancho:
I have a hardware locked phone. Updated to JI6 -- did not fix my hardware lock. Just an FYI..
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
^ "some"

Curious, how did you update, kies mini, odin or OTA?
[Vibrant General] ndwgs:
s15274n,

Where can we find any documentation for JAC's Kernel? For example, what is the differences on the Regular Kernel and the Voodoo Kernel, or if you do color fix or no color fix on both?

I couldn't find any kind of documentation, not even on project-voodoo.org website. Or any of the threads on Vibrant.

Thanks
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
^ If I can't find something, I'll try and find time to write it up. Anything in paticular you want to know? I'm not going to get crazy detailed...
[Vibrant General] ndwgs:
Yeah, i've searched on other sites besides ours here at XDA, I couldn't. Good luck finding one... :)

Anyway, I'm just curious of what are the differences.

Regular vs Voodoo Kernel

And benchmarks on what works best:

Regular kernel without color fix vs Non color fix

Voodoo kernel without color fix vs Voodoo non color fix

And I've wondered why plenty of folks on here prefer Voodoo w/ Color fix.

I have the Regular CWM without color fix. I was debating on whether I should go Voodoo w/ color fix, or Voodoo without fix, or just reg with fix. No lag fixes. I'm not a fan of that. I used to have KK's, but after having JAC's, i'm not turning back. Just wanted to know the different flavours of JAC's Kernel

:o :confused: :o

EDIT: I'm sure what you compile in your write-up thread would be helpful for future (no0b) members or seasoned members alike.
[Vibrant General] pavvy:
Vibrate-only (and Silent) mode via volume rocker

Everyone else probably knows this already (duh) but I just discovered it this week -- if you toggle volume all the way down using the rocker, you activate "Vibrate Only" setting when you hit the bottom; another click down, and you activate "Silent."

Previously, I was manually activating Silent mode (via long-press on Power button) -- and found it annoying that I had to then open Settings and turn "Vibrate" back on (which had already been on, as a default) in order to ALSO make the phone vibrate while silenced. Nice to realize how easily this can actually be done! (It's cool to discover "new" little things the phone is set up to do...)
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
Agreed, it's all about the Easter Eggs!
[Vibrant General] raverj:
You can also open up the dialer and long press the # key to toggle vibrate.
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
Minor updates posted.

As always, let me know how to impove the thread.
[Vibrant General] UnseenMaster:
Amazing guide. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this. This guide helped me a few days ago. Also helped my friend that bricked his phone today. TWO THUMBS UP!!!
[Vibrant General] blackoakx22:
to edit the startup/bootdown you can now use sgs tools from the market
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
^^ Thanks for saying something man, always glad to hear it helps someone!

^ I've seen the app but never messed with it. Think you could write up something on it so I could include that in the sticky? Assuming this app is worth it... I'm ignorant to it.
[Vibrant General] krntehknik303:
I would like to thank the people or person for making this guide!! Quick question... I downloaded adfree app from the market and followed the guide.. There are no more ads but I still see a small icon of the android and a link for the add...is that normal and what it's supposed to do?
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
^ thank you.

Hmm.. trying to understand what you mean. When I use adfree there are NO ads, they just do not show up. Can you describe more or post a screen shot? It could be that there is a site not added to the app sending ads still? Ad-Free gets updated so you may want to check to have it check for updates on boot.
[Vibrant General] TEE82:
Easy instructional vid using Odin

Can this vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnY7P14JSWQ also be added because it's extremely helpful for nOoB Odin flashers? For those of you whom are hesitant on using Odin after f*ing up your phone, this vid provides super easy instructions.

Not my vid--Props go to ZDoomCentral for uploading this vid. It also has the files needed for downloading in the description section.
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
^ Holy $hit IRONY. I JUST linked to that because I saw it on team whiskey's site. Saw someone had added a comment to this thread, and to my surprise.. the exact thing I just added, nice man.
[Vibrant General] TEE82:
Thanks for adding, and that was also my post on the TW forum. My Vibrant is out of its coma and is fully recovered now.:cool:
[Vibrant General] krntehknik303:
Question regarding Adfree App

Hey, so let me clarify as much as possible. As I don't know how to take a screenshot. I'm pretty sure you have that "how-to" guide on here, but I probably haven't gotten around to that part yet.

Anyways, I installed the AdFree app, updated, and I clicked the very first button says something like "install"?? and the second button says "revert" I CLICKED "install" and it says I should probably reboot my phone to clear the DNS or whatever.

So I do that and I go into some apps that have apps and it has the link of the ad and a green android icon on the left. I was wondering if its supposed to fully clear or look like that. Hope that cleared things up a bit on my part of question asking.
[Vibrant General] krntehknik303:
Question regarding flashing OC Kernel

So, I'm assuming that in order to use this OC Kernel for ex. JAC's OC Kernel the ROM would have to be able to support this Kernel correct?

Second question, let's say the ROM is capable of this... how would I go about flashing the JAC's OC Kernel? I think I have tried to flash this Kernel when I was flashing a ROM and the phone would not reboot I waited about 5~10 minutes for phone to reboot, but it stays in the boot intro. animation "samsung vibrant" mode.

I ask this question because your guide is a bit vague, no offense. Maybe I'm just over thinking and over looking this simple guide or process. Sorry for all these questions man! Lol.
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
^^ are you on a froyo build? I have never noticed this on Eclair, but I JUST updated and now I can see the links/adroid logo on ads in websites so I see what you are talking about. I did not notice it in the apps, atleast not yet.

^ I tried to clarify the post... hope that helps. To add on for you... JACs oc/uv kerenl to my knowledge works on all of the eclair custom ROMs (not froyo to my knowledge, could be wrong as things change). If you flash a ROM and you want an oc kernel, most will have variants where the kernel is already included. If not, and you had a stock kernel in a custom rom... just flash it, reboot, run it like normal... THEN get the zip and flash it in CWR to update to an oc kernel. You will need to keep the stock kernel on your phone though in case you want to restore to stock, because a nandroid backup does not write over the kernel... this is why most people get stuck at the Vibrant bootup screen. If any of that didn't make sense, let me know. The stock kernelis in the sticky also.
[Vibrant General] krntehknik303:
Yes I am on a froyo rom.. The android icon thing is pretty annoying. Lol, thanks for all your help. Im assuming this rom bionix 2.2 v2 is on stock kernel and I found out there is no oc just yet.
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
Agreed, but it's better than an ad loading :)
[Vibrant General] krntehknik303:
Yeah. True that. I just odin'd back to stock but can't re-root my phone. It takes me to cwm recovery says its installed but doesn't show up on my phone.

Edit: Just figured it out!!
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
Okay, saw a LOT of posts about HWL phones so thought I would see if the post helps. Big thank you to XDA user untermensch.. it appears he has already helped a LOT of people.
[Vibrant General] Fancypost:
Has anyone been stuck on the phone ! computer screen with a hwl vibrant? It seems I'm stuck here for the time being. I've tried all the combinations of battery removal and such, I got here trying to flash the unofficial stock 2.1 through odin from Obsidian v1. It froze on the first install step for over 20 minutes.