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[Vibrant Android Development] importbeats:
OTA update pushed, but Nothing!

I got the OTA update today on 2 of my Vibrants, when I hit "Update" it quickly flashed "Connecting to DRM" or something like that... it was literally FLASH, and the message disappeared. And then nothing. I checked my phone info and it's all still the same as when I first got the phone. I have no idea what happened but it doesn't seem like the update actually went through. Anyone know how to fix this? Or know how I can get the update re-pushed to my phones?

Samsung Vibrant *stock*

w/One Click Lag Fix & Rooted
[Vibrant Android Development] henreeg:
You can try the minikies using your PC. That's how i did it... and it went smooth.
[Vibrant Android Development] importbeats:
...Ahh, sweeet. Thanks! (yes I did look around, but there is as always, so much reading and it just made me wanna hit CTRL, ALT, DEL.. lol)

NOW...

Okay, now after updating through Kies Mini, I keep getting errors:

com.android.phone

android.process.media

com.android.calendar

etc... has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.

and then you have to hit "Force Close"

...anyone know how to fix this? I can't use my phone at all because these errors keep popping up.

Stock Vibrant

Lag Fix & Root
[Vibrant Android Development] Qverse:
Update Warning

I got the OTA update today on wife's Vibrant, when I hit "Update" it went throught flashing . it was literally FLASHing, and the message disappeared. And then start to reboot phone. I have no idea what happened but it seem like the update actually screwed up the phone. Anyone know how to fix this? Or know how I can get the update re-pushed to my phone?

it was

Samsung Vibrant *stock* rooted and I have tried to nandroid restore. ( after I rooted, I did a backup)..But does not restore. All I got is the Vibrant screen. Im I going to have flashed the JI6 via Odin ?

I was trying to keep her phone stock and rooted..Oh I did add the GPS mod Vibrant-JI2-GPS.zip to the stock, could this have been the problem?

Well ..It's was soft bricked it had no lagfix just stock rooted. But Im guessing the GPS mod had something do with it. I just re-flashed her phone with bionix18_JACS_OCUV_VOODOO.zip she needs for work in morning. This what I been using and it's great for now..And oh yea She love the Halloween pumpkin wallpaper..lol
[Vibrant Android Development] heygrl:
That's probably why you have FC's. And your phone isn't exactly stock..
[Vibrant Android Development] importbeats:
...ahh, bleh, lol. Okay so I flashed to stock then to JI6 with ODIN, everything works. I don't know too much but to me, it seems like if you run into any trouble, just do a lil flash work with ODIN and you're set. (Depending on your problem of course)
[Vibrant Android Development] FatBoyExtraordinaire:
I'm glad to finally have my update but, damn! what did it do to my battery? It drains like nobody's business now, and I'm not even using the phone. Has the rogue app/enhancement that's casuing this been idenitfied yet?
[Vibrant Android Development] henreeg:
Been trying to figure out what it was... I had great battery life.

I uninstalled the new "Task Manager" and it seems my battery is back.

Not sure yet... I have to test it out and see how far it takes me.

But battery life has been way better after uninstalling the Task Manager.
[Vibrant Android Development] FatBoyExtraordinaire:
Please report back after you do your further testing because I would love to know if it is the TM that is causing it. That way I know how to proceed. Do you think killing the Vibrant's TM app with another market TM app manually would have the same effect as uninstalling it?

Like you said, battery life was great before, now I don't last half a work day. Missed the end result of my Phillies because phone died on me!
[Vibrant Android Development] nishantmehta9:
Querry !

Friends,

i have a rooted VIBRANT. there r some things to ask if i get JI6 update then should root the phone again? and my superuser permission wont work? would i be able to use wi fi tethering as now? and would it un install all the software which i have installed on the mobile ?

i know u guys r genius and help me to get update.

Thanks

Nishant.
[Vibrant Android Development] presence06:
Can you confirm that removing TM is increasing the battery? I'm itching to remove it lol.
[Vibrant Android Development] MtJason:
Try freezing the app through Titanium Backup and see if you get better battery life. I just froze it to see if it helps.
[Vibrant Android Development] presence06:
I'm a noob, I bought the $6 key for it and froze it. Then stupidly clicked on Task Manger and borked my phone. Had to pull the battery. In the bootup/battery pull I lost 11% battery? Wow... But task manager doesn't show up now so we'll see if it helps.
[Vibrant Android Development] MtJason:
hm, where did you click on task manager? After I froze it there was no trace of it in the app drawer.
[Vibrant Android Development] presence06:
Open Titanium and click on Task Manager 1.11. It locked up my phone, it kept cycling saying "Freezing Task Manager 1.11". Had to reboot phone and after reboot I killed DM Service and watched my battery sit at 40% for the last 1.5 hrs. I only lost 2% because of the low service area I was in.
[Vibrant Android Development] nishantmehta9:
JI6 on rooted vibrant !

is it safe to upgrade to JI6 on rooted vibrant ? If i upgrade then should i have to root the phone again ?
[Vibrant Android Development] joshthewaster:
I just checked and I'm getting a message about dm something not being ready. I'm not going to load it when it prompts me but it looks like it will very shortly.
[Vibrant Android Development] joshthewaster:
Huh. Just checked again to get the whole message and now it just says no firmware.? Something was different but I have no idea what it means.

Edit: swype.
[Vibrant Android Development] smashpunks:
huh? what are you talking about. You got a update message, you didnt update, now there is no message saying theres a update? Im confused..

edit: oh, didnt see your first post, still dont know what your talking about.. lol
[Vibrant Android Development] smashpunks:
your gonna ODIN back to the Stock JFD rom. Odin is just a program that flashes for you. your gonna need ODIN, the 512 Pit file and the JFD stock rom.

Your gonna open odin, load the 512 pit, then teh JFD tar file. Now your gonna put your phone in download mode assuming your not hardware locked. Shut off phone, hold volume down and power till download mode shows up. plug phone into pc and you should see a yellow comm light. means your connected and odin recognizes your device. Now start ODIN. It will flash the stock rom and hopefully fix it. If that doesnt work, your gonna have to ODIN to Eugenes froyo 2.2, then back to JFD.. Ill find the links...

HERE IT GOES, READ UP AND GOOD LUCK

reboot

Did You Flash Something Before Disabling Voodoo? 2 Fixes to Help You Out.

So you forgot to disable the voodoo lagfix before you flashed a new rom and now you're getting an error, similar to the one posted below. Even Odin won't allow you to flash back to stock. Well, pay close attention and with some luck, you'll be good as rain...or something like that.

Fix 1:

1. Download Eugenes 'Froyo that does not brick' file.

2. Extract the files.

3. Open Odin, plug in your phone, then put it into download mode.

4. load the PIT file in appropriate area.

5. load the .tar file in the PDA area.

6. DO NOT check 're-partition'.

7. Click start, let it finish. Your phone will load and reboot into stock recovery. It will error out again. DONT panic! This is what's supposed to happen.

8. Now, pull your battery.

9. Download the 'True stock 2.1 firmware for the vibrant'.

10. Extract the files.

11. Once again, open Odin, plug in your phone, put into download mode.

12. Load the PIT file into the appropriate area and the .tar in the PDA area.

13. THIS TIME you want to check the 're-partition' box.

14. Now click start, let it finish, and this time your phone will load up just fine! BAM!

Fix 2: (use only if you know how to use adb commands)

1. Place the 'disable-lagfix' file in your sdk>tools directory

2. Get into clockwork recovery like you normally would

3. Follow these adb commands to push the 'disable-lagfix' file to you sdcard>voodoo

adb push disable-lagfix /sdcard/voodoo

4. File should now be on your sdcard in your voodoo folder.

5. Reboot phone and with luck, you should hear Linda the robot telling you your file system is being converted back to rfs.

6. Because your system directory has already been wiped, you'll still get a black screen when you reboot, but your file system is back to rfs. Just pull the battery, and reflash whatever rom you want. Then reboot again.

its not showing the links to Eugenes FRoyo. So heres the actaul thread with Hyperlinks. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=782027
[Vibrant Android Development] joshthewaster:
Sorry. I saw this thread so I went and checked the software update button. When I clicked it gave me a message, something about dm synchronization, but now it doesn't. No idea what that means.
[Vibrant Android Development] camalot:
Thanks, I am downloading the JFD odin tar now. maybe I will switch off the "stock rom" now after I get it working again. Damn it, I had it all set up how I liked it too. I guess I could do my nandroid restore after I do the odin flash...
[Vibrant Android Development] henreeg:
Has anyone updated yet? Been sitting here all day.

oh wait... my day just started.

:|
[Vibrant Android Development] smashpunks:
a few people in General Have.
[Vibrant Android Development] camalot:
Ok, the ODIN flash said fail, and I followed all the steps and read these and others multiple times. I am not new to any of this, now my damn phone is ad the "phone <!> pc" screen.
[Vibrant Android Development] bobofosho123:
So....if i'm on bionix 1.6 which us built on the JI6 kernel, will I still get the update OTA?
[Vibrant Android Development] theMAGNUM:
I applied the very first lag fix. I checked that thread and did what it says to undo the lagfix. But I want to make sure it's completely out. How can I verify this?
[Vibrant Android Development] smashpunks:
run quadrant. if its 800 or 900 your golden. If its still up in the 1000s its still applied. Also you should have more memory back
[Vibrant Android Development] smashpunks:
not sure, but probably not since it will just recognize your phone as already updated..
[Vibrant Android Development] smashpunks:
pull battery, put in download mode and try again. And what rom are you flashing in ODIN. JFD or wont brick FROYO from Eugene?

Edit: guess i should be multiquoting. Sorry
[Vibrant Android Development] tissimo:
Do you have to be on the stock kernel for the update? I have jac's voodoo kernel right now and wondering if I have to odin back to stock.

Edit: I am on the stock JDF rom though

Sent from my SGS Vibrant.
[Vibrant Android Development] zaduma:
**** happens.
[Vibrant Android Development] bobofosho123:
Ok, thanks for the heads up! On another note, I've tipped off engadget to the update, we'll see if they do a post.
[Vibrant Android Development] smashpunks:
Probably would have to be on a stock Kernal... Not 100 % sure but I think I have read that in the past if your not running the stock Kernal it wont update... Im just more guessing on this one..
[Vibrant Android Development] bobofosho123:
Now we

wait

for froyo, btw does any one here know who's working on a port of that captivate rom? If anyone.
[Vibrant Android Development] camalot:
got odin to work, and got past the "phone -!- pc" screen.

took out battery, sim + sdcard

plugged in USB

held down vol+ & vol-

put in battery

bam! download mode

odin worked

Thanks
[Vibrant Android Development] buttsbuttsbutts:
Is the OTA JI6 any different from the flash able TAR that was posted here last week ?
[Vibrant Android Development] xplanowestx:
Has anyone checked to see if it will update with Kies on this one?
[Vibrant Android Development] 2sh0rt:
Model Name: SGH-T959

Current Version: PDAJI5 / PHONE:JI5

This device's version cannot be updated.

-from KIES
[Vibrant Android Development] spiz516:
I flashed back to stock, but just want to verify I'm running the correct kernel and baseband to receive the update...

T959UVJFD

2.6.29

Is that good?
[Vibrant Android Development] onthecouchagain:
The last time I flashed from JI5 to JI6, I did not include the PIT (thus no wipe) and found that the phone was a bit laggier than the JI5 build. I knew this couldn't be, so I did some research and some members here said that it might be because I didn't wipe. I've since flashed back from JI6 to JI5+PIT (wipe) and find the phone is much snappier, and haven't updated to JI6 again yet. I'm wondering if this official OTA to JI6 will also be a problem if it's updated over the JI5 ROM I am currently on...

or if I'll even get the OTA. Does flashing to JI5 change the kernel?
[Vibrant Android Development] camalot:
If you have stock, you should be ok, but then again, I was running a stock kernel and had problems. even after having issues, I was able to get back up and running. just a PITA. now that I have had to do it, it really doesn't matter if it happens again, now at least I know how to fix it :) thanks to smashpunks & eugene373 for pointing out my problem and the solutions...
[Vibrant Android Development] motorjonny:
Food For Thought:

What if the update locks you out of recovery and being able to root? (newer vibrants are doing this) I'm not sure if this is a hardware setting... but it's typically not a good idea to rush to an update.

For everyone so interested in better roms, that have already gone custom... give it a few days and I'm sure our vibrant gods of development will update their roms with whatever is significantly better in this official release.

Patience!
[Vibrant Android Development] vaughnsphotoart:
Yeah, I'm curious if I will be able to use an official update route, since I updated to ECLAIR.UVJI5 via Kies.
[Vibrant Android Development] kizer:
Oh Please Oh please have an option to opt out if they send you a message.
[Vibrant Android Development] demo23019:
Someone check and see if 5.1 is still broken that's the only thing i found wrong with JI6
[Vibrant Android Development] Mr Mufakka:
I've got the stock kernel and have removed the One Click Lag Fix. I do have the GPS update.zip fix still installed. Do I need to remove that before I run the update?

Also, if I chose to flash the JI6 update from here, would I lose data like contacts, pictures, etc?
[Vibrant Android Development] huasamaya:
if i were u, I will disable any lag fix. just to keep it safe.
[Vibrant Android Development] ^Fs:
Is it ok to flash w/o the PIT from JI4 to JI6 to prevent a wipe?

All of my current system MODs are in my signature.

Thanks in advance :)
[Vibrant Android Development] techpreneur:
I keep seeing people post they have root and one click lag fix installed, but has anyone removed lag fix and root then had a successful update?

Also does this update format your data?

I don't want a mad girlfriend if her breaks LOL!
[Vibrant Android Development] theMAGNUM:
Thanks for the advice!

It came out to 920 so that's a good sign. Anyway that I could have the lagfix still applied and still get a score in the 900's? Also, any other checks just to make sure? You mentioned I should have more memory. Is there a specific number you had in mind?

I guess I'm just paranoid that I will brick while updating and trying to cover all my bases in regards to removing the lagfix.
[Vibrant Android Development] WarezAppz:
Redundant, I know - but Official T-Mobile posting

This is posted direct from T-Mobile's Forum Website found HERE
[Vibrant Android Development] lorddart:
So, sorry if I'm impatient but anychance someone will upload the update.zip file for this update so we don't necessarily wait a week or two for it to reach our device? Thanks, sorry.
[Vibrant Android Development] kboater:
I asked this over in Q and A yesterday with no response:

I am rooted, AP mobile hotspot, and Jac's OC/UV kernel, but still running stock Rom. I'm assuming to get OTA I just need to flash back to a stock kernel???

I dont have abd or Odin (im on a mac), so Is there a stock kernel .zip that I can flash though clockwork recovery?

this is all I could find:

http://www.tabbal.net/files/Stock-Vibrant-Kernel.zip

Can someone tell me if this is the correct stock kernel that can be flashed though recovery, or if there is another?

If my link is to the correct stock kernel, or if someone gives me a link to another, I can just flash it through clockwork like I did when I flashed Jac's right?

Thanks
[Vibrant Android Development] db3:
i was wondering the same thing...
[Vibrant Android Development] d_bot:
well "color me disappointed" i was hoping for something completely new and secrect.... oh well....
[Vibrant Android Development] gravis86:
Probably since they have the same build number...
[Vibrant Android Development] spiz516:
Yes, it is very likely that the update will be posted here before the majority of us receive it OTA.
[Vibrant Android Development] kboater:
for the life of me, i cant figure out if the link i provided above is indeed the correct stock kernel that can be flashed though clockwork recovery... Can someone help me out?
[Vibrant Android Development] CivlDX:
Someone from the Android Central forums stated that they received this text message from T-Mobile earlier today:

"Samsung Vibrant Customers: Today we began sending an over-the-air (OTA) update which provides several improvements, including optimized GPS performance and new access to the Samsung Media Hub. The update will be sent in staggered waves through the end of October. You will be notified of the OTA via the Android Operating Notification Bar located at the top of the Vibrant phone screen."

Looks like some of us will be waiting for quite a while still.
[Vibrant Android Development] lexluthor:
Plus, I think that rules out any further updates (Froyo) until after October.
[Vibrant Android Development] kanwal236:
Officially anyway :)
[Vibrant Android Development] kolyan:
yep. JI6 is good news. the fact above is the worst news JI6 could bring us.
[Vibrant Android Development] ttabbal:
I did post in that thread that it's a stock kernel.... I'm not understanding what, exactly, you don't understand about that. :D

Yes, it's set up for flashing via clockwork. You might have to disable signature verification.

If you tell clockwork to flash something that's not in the right format, it will just give you an error. It's not like you're going to brick your phone over it. And even if you did, you would be able to recover via Odin. Yes, you have a Mac, get access to a windows box so you can use Odin. If you are going to hack, you need the tools. My primary box is a Mac too, I just use bootcamp on it. My Linux box has Odin working via VirtualBox, I imagine the Mac could do that as well. If you have an ancient PPC mac, go buy an old PC box from someone, there should be hundreds on EBay, Craigslist, etc.. Anything that can run XP will work, it's not like you need some expensive powerful computer. You probably know someone that has an old one that will work sitting around collecting dust they will give you for free. :p
[Vibrant Android Development] kboater:
thanks for the response, I must have overlooked it. I really appreciate the help :)
[Vibrant Android Development] TheArtiszan:
Does anyone know if there is a official version for odin yet? I can only find the one based on the leak on the main page.
[Vibrant Android Development] jir591:
I got the update this a.m. but had to reflash with stock because I forgot to un install lagfix.

My question is, if the update downloaded to my phone, where would it be and can I reinstall it?
[Vibrant Android Development] Dammit2Hell:
Me too. Playing the waiting game as mine says no firmware. I have no way of knowing if it hasn't been pushed to me or if it will not be pushed.
[Vibrant Android Development] rhcp011235:
Just flash your phone back to stock. and plug it into KIES and let it update it to JI6.

Why wait for OTA? When you can do it via kies.

While a person does this. maybe they can capture the file name + crc + decrypt keys (OR the TEMP zip file of the firmware and post)
[Vibrant Android Development] Dammit2Hell:
I am very new to android. Still trying to figure out how to do all of that while getting the right kernal. I am assuming that when I flashed to JI5 via Kies that it updated the kernal as well?
[Vibrant Android Development] rhcp011235:
If you allowed kies to do anything. Its coming direct from samsung. So, Yes it flashed everything. and you should be able to get 1.6 as well now.

Just try.
[Vibrant Android Development] rogerchew:
wait wait, so the kies update last week was JI5, this is supposed to be JI6, does that mean the kies update now is the same as the T-Mobile OTA update now????
[Vibrant Android Development] Dammit2Hell:
I just open Kies and it said there was an update available. I didn't have as much trouble as other people did updating to JI5 that way. We'll see how it goes. My kernel is 2.6.29. Thanks for the info.
[Vibrant Android Development] bimmerboii:
Fired up kies and still no update.. "PDA:JFD/PHONE:JFD/CSC:JFD This device's version cannot be updated"
[Vibrant Android Development] eortizr:
I dont believe that this is the official update.... I have been running ji6 for a while and my GPS still not working..
[Vibrant Android Development] kcbboy:
I checked kies and there was nothing.
[Vibrant Android Development] velocd:
I am assuming the leak that already happened is the same as the official JI6 released today. I am running Frankin Twiz Final so if I wanted to go official JI6 would I just odin back to JFD using this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=734475

Haven't had to use odin yet but it looks like it may not be to bad. Any advice before I attempt it? Also whats the deal with the second post in the thread with the nandroid backups. Is that something you flash after using odin?
[Vibrant Android Development] kcbboy:
the nandroid is for people who are choosing to do it via clockwork I believe and not through odin.
[Vibrant Android Development] rogerchew:
anyone flash through kies yet? is it still JI5 on kies or JI6 now?
[Vibrant Android Development] motorjonny:
Ota updates official fixes

gps, sgpa, supl

Exchange inbox

Contact sync

The sims 3 10th aniv edition

Battery indicator

Calendar alert chime

Media hub working

40+ bug fixes, ui changes and updates

I haven't gotten it yet, but this is official internal info from tmo
[Vibrant Android Development] techbeck:
How do you flash via KIES?

Also, has anyone tried flashing JI6 on top of JI5? Curious if it will work.
[Vibrant Android Development] blinksilver:
What do we know about this update? I know its designated *JI6, but is it the same JI6 that was leaked recently?

I only ask because, as I understand it, the JI6 designation merely means that the rom was made in September 2010. So this rom maybe a second JI6 release that we were not lucky enough to see leak. (perhaps a different build designation).
[Vibrant Android Development] rogerchew:
plug in your phone, load up kies, and allow kies to update your firmware for you.
[Vibrant Android Development] aeson:
I don't think the OTA update is the same as the leaked one because i remember reading from their twitter telling us not to download it via kies because of "known issues" http://twitter.com/TMobile/status/25942543501 plus leaked updates aren't as stable
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
if it was a new build, it would have been JI7

;)
[Vibrant Android Development] I7oobie:
Even if it is JI6, it could be different. Judging by Sammy's date code, this update could be different, but still made in the same month, right?
[Vibrant Android Development] vaughnsphotoart:
I have Eclair.UVJI5, which I updated to via Kies a week or two ago.

I just started Kies to see if I could get the latest update. It alerts me there is a firmware update, but when I try to upgrade firmware it says "This device's version cannot be updated"

So I'm bummed.
[Vibrant Android Development] rogerchew:
im just alittle confused by what kies is for, if it's not for official updates then why is it telling people there are updates available?