yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Once you have ADW setup, be sure to backup it's settings before flashing.

And yes, exact same steps... only difference is the kernel used and that has no bearing on the install instructions. I think you are really going to enjoy Trigger + OS.

Voodoo converts your file system from a dinosaur to EXT4. Do not be surprised on your first bootup when you hear a ladies voice (Linda), telling you she is converting your phone... Takes about 5 minutes. Be sure and let the phone chill after that first bootup.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] solera:
Sweeet, can't wait to get home and give it a try, I'll post my results later

:D

I've been using this rom for a day now and I really have to say it's amazing! Insanely fast and thus far stable. The only problem I have is that the battery life has been horrible. Bionix 1.3.1 really wasn't too great (as far a battery life goes), but it beat trigger bya good few hours.

I'm going to try to recondition my battery tomorrow... I have a feeling it may help.

Keep your fingers crossed for me and I'll let you know how it goes.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AEguyNYC5:
Hello,

Here to give some closure (sort-of) and some thanks!! Yes I went to this link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=833423 which was linked in the linked thread and that did it for me!! As SnumbersN pointed out, anti-virus doesn't like rage and it only worked after I deleted all the downloaded files and files I put on the internal sd (update.zip) and turned off my anti-virus, re-downloaded everything, ran it, BAM! worked, got the sweet honey on my phone! :p Now.....to figure out this ODIN, the tars, the pits, the zips dun..dun..dun :confused: :D Thanks!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
You don't need odin. Just download rom manager from the market, flash cwr, backup, flash custom rom (i suggest Trigger).

Odin would be used if you want to go back to stock.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mejorguille:
Hey! So I have a little problem. My uncle said he broke his screen so that it doesnt turn on. I don't know if the digitizer is broken or not as I haven't seen it. Is there any way to root it without using the phone? It's still on Eclair. I would need to do an ADB pull or if I can a nandroid. He really needs all the contacts/pictures/information on it. Some is on his google account but the vast majority is not. Thanks if you can help.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
I would create a thread so you get more feedback, but yes I would use adb... Or replace the screen.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mejorguille:
Yeah but the phone isn't even rooted yet, lmao. I need to know if there is a way to root it with just a usb cable. If the digitizer DOES work, it will be a whole lot easier since I can just use adb to take screenshots. But I've yet to see the phone, so I don't know what state its in.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Get the phone before we speculate, and create a thread.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AEguyNYC5:
Thanks! I am going back to stock now to send this sucker back to Samsung for a 2nd time to see if they actually fix the GPS, since I read on another thread they are actually changing the motherboard on his phone on the 2nd try. Once I get it back I will go ahead and flash Trigger as you suggested. I am going to look for the code for the SD card to undo the formatting or something like that.

Very wise response! :cool:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^ have you tried trigger and the digitaltoddy gps fix?

Your gps may work perfectly fine man.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AEguyNYC5:
WOW thanks man! I thought I was going to love sweet honey, but oh my god Trigger is NNNIIIICCCEEE!!!! I love it! Thanks for recommending it! :D
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] solera:
I've been using this rom for a day now and I really have to say it's amazing! Insanely fast and thus far stable. The only problem I have is that the battery life has been horrible. Bionix 1.3.1 really wasn't too great (as far a battery life goes), but it beat trigger bya good few hours.

I'm going to try to recondition my battery tomorrow... I have a feeling it may help.

Keep your fingers crossed for me and I'll let you know how it goes.[/QUOTE]

Well I have to eat my words on this one. The first cycle or two weren't too great but since then my battery life is probably better then I can remember. And this was without reconditioning my battery.

Can't see myself using another rom atm. Thanks for the suggestion...it was a good one!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Glad to hear it fellas. I love it as is, only will say if you want some additional features (and good battery like stock) the Tiger Blood kernel is pretty cool, and plays nice with Trigger. But enjoy Trigger as-is for awhile!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] illestest:
Internal SD Card Location

Finally got the courage to root phone. Was wondering location of internal sd card folder to paste update zip. Phone is connected, E: and F: drives opened, E has Movies folder and F a bunch of folders but no internal sd folder.

Please advise. I know, I know...super noob here. Just thorough..thanks
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Sounds like f. Root of the folder simply means, put it there, not in a folder.

If you move it, open up a file browser on your phone, and you'll sere it should look like it's in sdcard/
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stryder5:
I just tried rooting my friend's Vibrant but it didn't go over so well. I was able to flash the update.zip and reboot the phone. However, Superuser force closes when I try to open it. It also force closes when any app attempts to get root permissions (such as Titanium Backup) so none of those apps can verify I have root.

What am I doing wrong? She's on eclair (2.1-update-1).

EDIT: Nvm, I figured it out. Superuser was messed up somehow. Just installed a new copy from market and all is well :)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Lots of updates, enjoy.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sorrow143:
agreed

100% agreed with what you said
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Are the steps typed out and the video not enough?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xda_sjacobs:
This thread is great! Thanks for the info for us beginners. This forum is packed full of tons of info but it is hard to get your feet for a while. Thanks to your organized, concise information I am now enjoying Trigger 2.8.1.

Some information on how to do themes and morphs might be good. I wanted to install one of the morphs provided with Trigger and couldn't figure out how to do it for a while. Someone posted the exact same question on the Trigger thread before I could post here to ask.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Shucks, I actually had that included and chose to delete it the other day. I will add those steps back.

Download metamorph, open, system checks.

Select new, press blue arrow, go to trigger add one (sdcard/trigger addons)

select metamorph folder

select the file you want (I prefer semi accurate)

follow the prompt, continue

phone should reboot, done.

Metamorph is odd, may need to try twice.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hida0901:
hey i had an odd problem with red recovery just now that i was hoping you had some idea on what was going on...

so i downloaded heathen's gps fix cause my gps has been awful, did a titanium backup, nandroid backup, flashed the s.gps.zip file, and when it got done flashing there was no option to reboot now, as there usually is. it went back to 'apply update.zip, choose from sd, toggle signature, toggle something else' menu, but with no go back option. i scrolled through a few times and a line popped up saying back button disabled. so i ended up just holding the power button and it restarted into red recovery, from which i hit 'reboot now', and it started and seems to be fine, but any idea on what was going on? is it safe to hold power to restart in recovery?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^ I have seen that once... can't recall which rom I was on, but it was using a newer red recovery. I also recall not having the ability to go back and I did exactly as you did by holding power to reboot. This should be perfectly fine to do.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hida0901:
Ok thanks!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Thanks for the suggestion. I have added a guide for metamorph.

To apply a theme, you just flash it like a rom. I may add this soon.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dthomp1987:
Awesome, this helps a lot. Thank you!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xda_sjacobs:
CWR color?

This thread is great! I am having a great time messing with my vibrant. Thanks for all the information.

Next question: I thought I might try a different kernal so I have read the Tigers Blood thread and it looks interesting. When I read the installation information it says to only use the red clockwork recovery. Mine is green. What do these different colors mean and how do I get the red one?

thanks
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Red recovery is included with some roms that have the Voodoo recovery. You can just use CWR. It will work no problem. Also try overstock 2.2.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle51:
hi, think i bricked :( when i turn on it says vibrant then loads up what would be the 'S' load up screen then vibrates like its force closing but just keeps loading, i can get it into recovery mode but it isnt finding the restore file

i found reboot to download mode in voodoo lagfix menu, would i be able to odin back to stock from there?? it isnt working the normal way with the volume buttons

thanks
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^ you would install just like the rom. Reboot into clockwork recovery (not stock), choose to install from zip and select black froyo.

It will run it's course and the first boot will take a few minutes.

I would suggest making a backup before flashing.

I always select the files to flash via clockwork, and not rom manager.... Personal choice.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
I'll try and find some time to do the videos.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roly17:
I thought that clockwork was someway a part of rom manager. I tried to look for an explanation but couldn't find one. Can someone please tell me the difference and how they are to be used?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Rom Manager is the app in the market. One of the things it can be used for is flashing recovery. We only have one (some devices have multiple choices).

You use it to get clockwork on your phone.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roly17:
Finally figured it out. Thanks for your patience. and you're right this black froyo is great. :p
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
VIDEOS ADDED, WOO HOO

Last night I wiped, flashed the leaked JK2 via ODIN (with root already enabled), flashed Axura's Final... flashed the Black Froyo theme and then restored apps and tried to catch most of it on video....

Please give me some feedback... let me know what needs to be updated/changed please.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dbacchus:
How come this isn't sticky yet? Mods, please sticky (to general too)!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^ appreciate it man.

Anyone try this yet? What do you think?

I did not have the time to try the update.zip I attached, is it working okay? It should, it's the same file, just renamed already... but, I try and test things but did not test it first.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
SWEET, just saw this made a sticky....

now I MUST make it better.... tell me how noobs. This is for you after all.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roly17:
Hey s15274n, I have a question. I flashed the axura 2.0.5 and this was my first, but now I need to know about updating to 2.0.6 and/or trying a different rom. So what are the steps that must be taken? Are the steps the same for all roms or do different roms require different steps/procedures. I flashed using rom manger and clockwork and I have yet to do anything with odin. Can I stay with this or am I going to have to get used to odin at some point? Sorry for all the questions and thank you for this thread!!:confused:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^ No, PLEASE ask questions... everybody who has questions after reading the guide, PLEASE ask... only way I know how to improve it.

To answer your question, all you need to do is download the new ROM, move it to your internal memory (just like you did before, sdcard/ )

Go to rom manager and reboot to recovery (or press power now that you are on axura and reboot into recovery is now an option).

I would make a backup of your current system

then flash just as you did before. then reboot....

Before you do any of this I would make sure you have a backup of all of your apps, bookmarks, wifi hotspots, etc (using titanium backup).... you can also make a backup of your home screens if you are using ADW or Launcher Pro.

That makes going to a new rom SO much easier.

Some will say to ODIN and then flash, but I only do this if I am changing from one ROM to another... ie Axura > Team Whiskey > Eugene.

And even then, you may not even need to.

I will update the guide with this information throughout the day, thanks.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Alright, guide has been updated with a lot of new information.

Please let me know what can be improved, as always.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roly17:
I tried to flash axura 2.0.6 last night, restored everything with titanium and everything seemed to go ok, but I lost most of my contacts. So I went back to clockwork and restored the backup I just made before flashing, got everything back. From here I tried to save all contacts to google but cant find the option to do this. So I just went ahead and re-flashed 2.0.6 and the same thing happened. So here's my question, is there another way to save contacts, maybe to my computer?

Never mind I figured it out. Saved to xternal sd.

What if after I install the blackfroyo theme i decide i dont want it. Do i just delete from sd card and everything returns to stock?

One other question that has nothing to do with this, but what is the bottom dock on your phone that I saw in the video? I know it is launcher pro but I can't figure out how to make it look like that.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aac1988:
Thank god for this page, it really just helped me out... :) thank you.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozmulti:
Thank you very much. You just made a very unhappy vibrant owner (stock 2.1 samsung) unlock the joy of his android phone. Cannot appreciate you enough.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronnieb00:
Awesome job man

It's been a long and arduous process trying to figure some of this stuff out, but I think you've made it a lot easier for people new to the scene. If anything, I'd say go more detail. I know it sounds lame but I used to teach people w/ no experience and it's easiest to shoot for the lowest common denominator. For instance, I remember when I first started lurking it took me FOREVER to figure out "put it on the /sdcard" meant internal vs. the external storage. For most folks an SD card is a physical slab you throw in something ;)

Again, great stuff! Anyone just joining the android fray this is a must read.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
really appreciate the feedback guys. If you can be more direct about what needs more detail that would help.

I just added how to create a JIG. It is not going to be needed by almost everyone here..... but, should someone really F-up, this should fix their phone!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiGGaMaN82:
hey man awesome effort for newbs like myself. i flashed my old g1 and now my vibrant thanks to guys like you and others. keep up the good work
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dverrette:
Another Noob a.k.a FNG

I have question about flashing kernels using Clockwork Recovery,

I tried flashing this kernel at the bottom of this post, but it put me in a boot loop and I don't if I did something wrong or if it's a bad kernel

These are the steps I performed I posted in a thread I started,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=862588

Also, are kernels suppose to be tar files or zips? Thanks.

EDIT: Completely f**k up, I tried re-flashing Eugene's ROM so I could at least use my phone until a solution for my problem came up, but when I began the process of flashing I noticed that the Re-Partition Box was checked, so like a dumb ass I attempted to stop Odin, unplug my phone, and pull the battery. . . . .

yeah I know.....

So now my phone won't turn back on at all or charge at all, so I was hoping it was the battery; I went to Best Buy, threw in a new battery, and. . . . .

yeah....

It wasn't the battery; T-mobile said the phone crashed so another is on the way. Has anyone had this problem were the Vibrant won't turn on at all and saved it? Or am I stuck until I get my new phone?

This is what I get for being impatient. AAHHHH!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roly17:
Hey s15274n, when you get a chance could you explain the difference between tar, zip, apk and any others and them methods of getting them on the phone.

Also maybe something on changing boot animations.

THANKS :D
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle51:
got it back through the voodoo menu :)

good guide btw, heelps alot :D
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
With XDA down I was just now seeing this, glad you are all square.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xda_sjacobs:
Battery reconditioning?

Thanks for responding to so many noob questions!

I have seen on some kernel threads discussions of reconditioning the battery after flashing. What is this about? Should I be doing it? How?

Thanks!

--steve
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
How I do it:

Use phone til it dies on it's own, completely dead.

Charge phone completely, plus 30 minutes longer.

Unplug phone from charger

Reconnect, you'll notice it's not full, charge till it is again.

This is bump charging and NOT something you want to do often, a few times is okay, in my opinion. You could skip the bump charge if you like.

Phone remains plugged in.

Boot into recovery (volumes + power)

Advanced > wipe battery stats, reboot.

Use phone til it's literally about to shut off (or does)

Charge till full +

Use phone like normal

Everyone has a method, that's how I feel it works best.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle51:
hi again, when i was resetting to stock with odin so i could flash another rom the usb went weird and got disconnected in the middle of it.

it just shows up as phone and computer icons with a caution sign inbetween them when i try get to recovery mode and when i try download mode

is there any way to get it back from here ?? :(

thanks for any help
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle51:
sorry for being such a **** with the questions :o it connected to odin on that screen and resetting now i think :)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faith5x5:
What the what?

I just had my first KERNEL PANIC screen.

Pulled the battery and all seems fine now but I can't really find a satisfactory answer as to what this is or why it happens. I searched on XDA and there are several mentions but no great explanations.

Any ideas?

btw, I'm running Trigger 2.8.2 with stock kernel and my daughter was playing angry birds when it happened -

I was going to flash 2.9.2 today, but the kernel panic freaked me out a bit.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Glad you tried, yes, you can use odin on that screen. So you're all good now then?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Very surprised to hear that since that is essentially a stock kernel, no undervolt/overclock.

I would encourage waiting on updating though. Trigger gets better AND better, but he is trying to fix bugs that SOME are noticing, so there likely will be an update soon.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle51:
yeh im ok now thanks :) giving trigger a try for a few days then try something else :) and try not to break it again :P lol
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle51:
didnt work to plan again, odin froze on the last thing before it finished when going back to stock so i unplugged to try again but it wont turn on now, tried loads of button combos but still nothing
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faith5x5:
I am in the process of wiping my batt stats for the first time (I've had some battery weirdness, so I thought I would give it a shot). I am following your guide here and am in the "bump" step. Charged to %100 and then unplugged and replugged. I can't seem to get it to %100 again. It's been three hours. Is this normal? Should I let it keep going or reboot into recovery now to wipe stats?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
unplugging during ODIN is a no-no. Try these steps.

Were you using the latest ODIN? I have never had it hang. Are you able to see ANY thing, even plugging it in to charge? If this doesn't work, I would create your own thread for help... may need a JIG.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Are you using something other than the charger that came with the phone? I have had that happen before when using a charger for my Nexus One, and also when using a standard cable on my work pc... has always charged fully using the charger that came with my phone.

I would go ahead and boot into recovery if you were using the right charger and go ahead and wipe, it's fully charged if you've been on there that long. No worries.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle51:
the one in your thread, 1.7 i think, it did before on the 'do not turn off target' bit so i unplugged then and i got the 'phone ! pc' screen and it worked ok from there last time so thought it might just go back to there again then work ok.

nothing, just black, its getting warm turned on though

tried the steps in that thread but still nothing :(
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Wish that I could be more encouraging.. I would create a thread to solicit advice from many, and maybe go ahead and make a JIG (or buy one).
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle51:
i'll do that thanks :)

it'll be in Q&A wont it ?? just making sure so i dont get shouted at and abused for putting it in the wrong place lol
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle51:
iv just got something on my phone, usb plugged in with battery out and held volume up and power and it come onto a screen with red writing

RST_STAT = 0X1

PMIC_IRQ1 = 0X3C

PMIC_IRQ2 = 0X0

PMIC_IRQ3 = 0x14

PMIC_IRQ4 = 0x0

PMIC_status1 =0xc0

PMIC_status2 =0x2c

pic isnt too good but can sort of see what it is

is it anything useful or is it just jibberish and still broke ??
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
It's jibberish to me (also cant see the pic b/c work pc), but hopefully others can help in your thread. XDA has plenty of smart folks on here, and I am not one of them!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] illestest:
Great Job s15274n!!

Just wanted acknowledge the great job that s15274n is doing here on this thread and on xda in general. Your PATIENCE more than anything with us NOOBS is greatly appreciated. Always loathed American Mobile phone companies/ carriers due to all the restrictions they place on the consumer. However, xda and the android community as a whole has partially freed us from this and s15274n is a bridge for us NOOBS from ignorance to bliss.

Thanks dude, don't know that i'd have the same patience to teach NOOBS in my profession as you do in this and other threads. Great lesson to learn I guess. Keep up the good work.

MUCH MUCH MUCH APPRECIATED!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Very kind, and greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Alright, keep the suggestions coming to improve.