yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Try using the pc. Mount your phone, you'll likely have two show, one for internal, one for your external sd card. The internal will have folders like "DCIM" (your photos).

Just move the zip to the internal root (not in a folder).
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] captirwin:
Thanks...

Thanks, I'll give it a try.:)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buckshotfacelift:
I'm having the same problem.

Update.zip is in the root proper.

And it's not named update.zip, just "update"

:confused:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
sounds like your pc/file explorer just is not showing the file extension.

should appear as sdcard/update
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebib3379:
So I followed the guide to Odin back to JFD. I then chose method B for update.zip and am able to get into the green 3e ClockworkMod recovery by selecting "reinstall packages" from the blue 2e recovery. However, after rebooting the phone and installing Titanium Backup it tells me I'm not rooted. Is there something I'm missing?

EDIT: So I just found your comment about flashing a ROM and then proceeding as normal (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15687566&postcount=493). I guess this part was unclear in the guide because you go from rooting to doing a backup before flashing a ROM? I'm a bit confused.

EDIT 2: Ok, everything seems to be okay after flashing a ROM. :)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^ sorry about that. The guide has changed several times, hence the confusion you noted. Option B was added because many were having issues getting Rom Manager to actually flash CWR, myself included.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kgptzac:
if copying update.zip and reinstall packages was meant to bypass ROM Manager to flay CWR... then I guess it failed on me again :( same error as flashing CWR from ROM Manager.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
What is not working? Error message?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Daniel Dourado:
Thank you very much!!!:D

I was strugling to install MIUI on my device. Only after I followed your tutorial using Odin I was able to install!

Thank you very much again from Brazil.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eggnoodle:
CM7 back to stock 2.1

Hey s15274n -

I'm currently running Simply Honey, and would like to get back to stock 2.1. I flashed the GB bootloader before flashing Simply Honey.

I read that I just need to odin with jfd and check the repartition with the pit file. What about the tar? I believe I need to use "GBBOOT-T959UVJFD.tar"?

Doing this will show the "VIBRANT" splash screen instead of the i9000, correct?

Is there a guide to flash back to stock, or just follow what you have in this thread?

TIA...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^ in my signature and in the guide I have a "back to stock" guide with all the files you need man, the pit, tar and odin.

Last time I just flashed the froyo bootloader and the used ODIN... not certain if it was necessary, but I did. I was not worried about the bootloader, just verify the md5 first. Again, may not be needed.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaMV-P:
(noob) Do I need to flash back to jfd using odin if im already on stock but its 2.2 instead of 2.1?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eggnoodle:
2.1 Eclair (Stock)

2.2 is Froyo

---------- Post added at 07:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:14 PM ----------

I ODIN back to jfd with the 512 pit and "GBBOOT-T959UVJFD.tar. Put Trigger 3.2 and everything is a-OK now.

Thanks,
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
What are you trying to do? Root and flash?

Have to? No. I find it much easier though. There are alternatives, but in my opinion, this is best and NOT hard.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaMV-P:
Many thanks for ur comprehensive guide!!! Just flashed Bionix 1.3.2! And it all were quite easy... Thanks again!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MiniGunnR:
thank you for the awesome guide.. I hanged my phone to a point where Linda keeps saying stuff about not being able to find partition or something.. but then I used CM7 Trigger.. and everything works fine after a second time of flashing..

P.S. I can't find a thank you button.. sorry for being such a n00b.. :-/
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mexicomike:
Thank You very much, your guide was very comprehensive and easy. This was actually my first time trying this and i made it through all parts with zero issues. Thanks again from Mexico!!!!:):):):)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skim7x:
Hey, OP I sent you a PM...

But in case anyone else can help me... I followed the steps to return the phone to JFD using all the OP's files and it successfully flashed through Odin... but now when the phone boots up and gets the the lockscreen, it prepares the internal SD card, then the external SD card, and then turns off... for a while it was bootlooping through the entire thing, but I reflashed again with Odin and now it's just shutting down to the green battery screen. Anyone else have this problem?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
I responded. Just wondering, what if you repeat, but unplug it once it starts to boot up... curious what happens then (since it should not go to the battery charging). Guessing it will just turn off.

Did you try eugenes froyo that does not brick?

Anyone else chiming in, he tried many attempts with ODIN for the Vibrant 4G prior to this. It is the OG Vibrant.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blazemaxim:
(IM a noob)

I had a similar problem when i used heimdall to flash the voodoo kernel. I used Heimdall and flashed the voodoo kernel to my phone and used the other stock files. It failed and i had to flash the stock files with odin at least 20 times only to have it boot to home then reboot. Then i tried to wipe user data and sent it into a boot loop that i couldn't fix. Finally went back to voodoo lagfix website and found out to disable the feature i had to Create a file or folder named “disable lagfix” in a a directory named “Voodoo” in your internal SD card. I used Heimdall again and repeated the previous process of installing the voodoo kernel and was able to get to the home screen. i immediately went to file manager app and created the above folder then rebooted the phone. everything worked and i used odin one last time. I used the stock files and flashed to 2.1 without the voodoo kernel. I then did not ever use voodoo again. Again I don't know if this relates but it is my personal trial and error.

Could it be a kernel problem? Maybe a signature not validating? Also maybe a previously answered question but is there a way to run Vibrant 4G clone on 2.2? I had to use 2.1 to flash it unless i am mistaken the rom for another.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghettogeddy:
i can not get my phone to show up in oden3 ive donwloaded the newest driver Kies_Mini_For_Vibrant_11011_4.exe

installed it and still no com

switched usb ports and got it to work but im getting

E:failed to verify whole-file signature

E:signature verification failed

installation aborted.

using rom manager

just to add im stuck at trying to install clockwork ive tried rom manger and the CyanogenMod directions and just no luck

im on

t959uvkb5

2.6.32.9

froyo.uvkb5

and rooted with one click root
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^

There are several things there that do not make sense.

Drivers: (link with more info) Below is a direct download

http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.c...728034640796/SGH-t959_Vibrant_USB_Drivers.zip

Install that.

Your verification error you noted is from the 3E recovery, which means you did NOT ODIN to JFD. Please do that.

Also, use the option B update.zip - this allows you yo NOT use Rom Manager to flash CWR. Simply move it and the ROM to your internal - MUCH easier.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghettogeddy:
how long does odin take? ive been waiting 30 mins for it to set the partition and its not doing anything can i unselect re partition or does it have to be selected
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] N00B_IN_N33D:
Thanks s15274n! Super helpful guide, used to use it a lot when I first was learning about flashing and I actually ended up making a .PDF of your guide so I can access it anytime, just in case. Again thank you!

Also, for anyone who wants the .PDF copy of s15274n's guide I made you can find it attached below.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
ODIN should take less than 5 minutes. Pull the battery. Make sure you have the right files/right phone... try another USB port, see some of the other instructions in the guide for if ODIN hands (webcam is a big issue for me).

When you select the pit/tar, re-partition checks itself, do nothing.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghettogeddy:
ya i get stuck at the reparation for like 30+ mins
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Check the MD5 and try the other suggested tips for when ODIN hangs.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Donte21:
I installed the right drivers and changed usb ports and still nothing.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vibrantliker:
sometimes you have to do it more than 1 X
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slickbatch:
successful odin, just a flashing loading star

I got all of your files, flashed the pit/tar, got a success message in the odin and when it came back up, i jsut has the loading star but it jsut flashes. I tried again and now there are just dots of all colours flashing on and off 2 seconds at a time

now what?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Do you have a Vibrant (T959)? I checked your posts and see you posting in the i9000 forums. Might want to check there man. This is specific to the T959.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 59ctd:
Want to go back to stock JFD

I am confused as heck on this thread. I am trying to get back to stock on a Vibrant with ODIN but can't find the files or instructions necessary. The first post would appear it has the details or links to artifacts but the link appears to go back to the top of the same thread and I cant find details for "STEP ONE – RETURN TO STOCK JFD - USING ODIN" anywhere. What am I doing wrong?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jblunt92482:
Issues with step after backing up with titanium

Clockwork Recovery / Nandroid Backup!

Reboot into CWR (both volume buttons held in) while booting until you see “Vibrant'

Once there, go to Backup and run that. Should take about 5 minutes, maybe more.

If all hell breaks loose, this is a snapshot of your phone at that point... it's important to do this before flashing a new ROM!

- I got done backing up on Titanium Backup and went to this step. When I rebooted in CWR, there was no selection for backup. Am I in the wrong place? The options I had were to reboot, reinstall packages, and delete user and cache data.

Thanks for your help!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^ That is the stock recovery, not Clockwork Recovery.

If you moved the update.zip to your internal, just press reinstall packages (maybe twice).
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Thank you for pointing this out, looks like something changed on their end.

I have updated the OP with new links to this guide.

http://goo.gl/kiqJI <~ there you go.

PLEASE SEND ME A PM IF THE GUIDE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED. I NO LONGER HAVE THIS PHONE AND ONLY PERIODICALLY CHECK TO MAKE SURE NOBODY NEEDS HELP. THANKS!!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eecho:
Really Helpful

I want to thank you. How can I hit thank you? Is there a button??
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gersonmac:
Thanks for the tutorial, I did all the steps and I have updated my Vibrant with ROM ROM] [12-NOV] MIUI-NB 2.3.7 (01/11/11).

I would like to have among the Spanish language, I hope they can include.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Really glad this helped. When you want to thank people in the future, look near the "reply" buttons in the bottom right of their posts... you would need to be logged in and not using the XDA app.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
I do not know much about this, but I imagine there are many others with a similar hope if it does not exist. Shoot the developer a PM or make a post... I am a bit removed from this section, sorry.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arhum1994:
So i rooted my phone(samsung vibrant) and flashed two different roms.Everything goes in installing the rom but when i start the phone a series of force closes start to pop up(android.process, logs provider has stopped working has stopped and etc).This error occurs with both roms and i am following the usual method.

1.Odin to Stock 2.1

2.open clockwork apply root file etc

3.and then flash the rom

The phone has already been formatted when returned back to Stock android so i didnt format the phone again.Any solution to this please??

Also tried the Fix permissions option in CWM.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] javahaxxor:
Odin to stock . Apply root and cwm. install rom manager, download latest cyanogenmod 7 for vibrant to the root of the internal memory and install it from rom manager .
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matbarni:
Great tutorials... saved mine and many people Vibrants...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Just now seeing this... not really related to the guide/instructions... I am guessing there is something conflicting/missing. Assuming you are all square? Post more info if not.

Thanks for the kind words on the guide(s) guys.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jesushasadroid:
What rom. Are you trying
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike9682000:
I have a Samsung Galaxy Vibrant from Bell. I tried to return to stock JFD using Odin. MD5s check for all files, all went well, until Odin displayed a green square, sait everything was OK and I got on my phone the white flower with the top petal white (as if something would happen). However, the flower just blicks. I waited 20 minutes now and don't know what to do. Could youplease help?

Thanks Mike
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] souleater11:
Does the B method(update.zip 1.7 MB), add superuser capabilities?

or it just merely installing CWM without rooting the android phone?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] l3oykute:
Thanks!

Thanks your post! ^^
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SLG951:
Hey s15274n, I am trying to root my vibrant but everytime I try to reinstall packages it comes up with

an error. This is my first time doing this and need help. Thanks
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^^^

Pulling the cable mid-ODIN is about the worst possible thing you could every do. If you are not able to get into download or recovery (Or anything) then yes, you probably have a brick. Try looking at the very last post about a JIG and see if that thread can be of help. I would just get a new phone from T-Mo due to an OTA update issue that you had... right?!?!

^^

I can work on that...

^

what is the error message? which method are you using? Did you take the update.zip file and place it in the root of your internal memory (sdcard/ )
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SLG951:
:confused:The error reads:

E: cant open /sdcard/update.zip

(no such file or directory)

Installation aborted

Please help!:confused:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
That is odd. You put the file on the root of your internal memory right?

If so, just delete the update.zip on your internal memory... then download the file again, move it to your root internal and try again in stock recovery to reinstall packages. Perhaps it was a bad download or something odd?

No harm done.... should work, if not we will look harder.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SLG951:
If I go to files on my vibrant where should I move it to?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
When you download it to your phone, it will be in

long press and move this file to show NOT in a folder, on your internal memory:

Do not extract the zip file, just simply cut/move it to the internal memory.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SLG951:
It worked, running Axura. Thanks for your help
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Awesome.

More people are checking the thread, can't reiterate enough how I would love feedback/suggestions
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Technowiz:
Hi I happen to have same phone now im stuck.well used oclf to root and install axura2.2.5 and worked fine now tried voodoo it loaded but couldnt install 2.2.6 axura froyo now phone will ring alert when get messsages or emails and the alarms.but hear no sound on apps media players or internet but when plug headphones sound comes out the phone not headphones and know phone wontrotate anymore could you help remov.e voodoo cuz tried to delete and help install froyo.i would owe you one if you can save my phone
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Sounds like voodoo was not disabled. I'm sorry n but you probably need to odin back to stock. I don't use or encourage any lag fix so I'm unfortunately not much help. I would odin back to jfd personally.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roly17:
hey s15274n, I think that reply # 40 got glossed over when you were helping SLG951. Thanks for your help
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^ check post #42.

Still working on it.. my kid has RSV so it is not the best of times.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dverrette:
I was able to resurrect my Vibrant! I thought it was done for but I found a post that said take out the sim, sd, and battery, plug in the usb, hold volume buttons, then put the battery back in, then bam! Download mode will put up. All they other ways to start dl mode wouldn't work anymore but this did the trick.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^ added that and added bootups
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phrozenflame:
Q:

Ok, I'm confused. I managed to flash Clockworkmod recovery. But I dont understand the back-up your system part? I'm confused what option you're implying above.

Is it:

1. In Clockworkmod recovery - "Backup and Restore" option

2. In Rom Manager: - "Back up Current ROM"

Also, excellent guide :)

Edit:

Q2: I just went back to recovery (Vol up. + down + Power) and I'm back to stock recovery..even tho last time I wasin Clockworkmod recovery...whats happening :?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Woofdah:
Where can I get a download for the Black Froyo Theme ?

Newly rooted and flashed Axura 2.06 - love it. Makes my Vibrant finally live up to the hype. Thanks for all the guidance.

I have seen the Black Froyo theme and would love to add it to my Vibrant, but can't find a link for it. Can I get a link to it?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^^ same thing, your call.

you can reinstall packs, or open rom mgr to reboot into cwr.

^ added
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phrozenflame:
Cheers many thanks :)

Just backed it up :)

Another question: since i made Titanium back up at an earlier time, and since then i've had installed new stuff etc and rom's being backing up later after the installation of new stuff over the day, will this lead to problems down the lane?

Thanks
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
I always make new backups of my apps+data before moving to the next rom. I do NOT restore system data (with the exception of bookmarks and wifi hotspot passwords). NO issues to date doing this.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phrozenflame:
If I am understanding you correctly, I can back-up my rom

now

using Rom manager+Clockwork recovery and just before attempting something fancy 10 from now, I could back up the apps+data and it should should generally have no problems.. ?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdyzzle89:
Verbage

Great work on this. My question is: is there a glossary of terms for the Vibrant somewhere. Since I have little knowledge of the inner workings of Roms/Kernals/etc. some of the rhetoric and verbage used in these forums throw me for a loop. I found one for the Epic but it is not all encompassing. I appreciate any time spent answering this question in a non-condescending manner. If nothing is available then what does FFC and MIUI mean?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Woody:
There isn't too much that is specific to Vibrant that isn't Android encompassing. What specific are you wondering?

FFC =

F

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F

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C

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MIUI = Is a ROM based out of China. (probably not what it stands for but I like

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nterface).
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdyzzle89:
Oh ok, that definitely helps to know. Those are the main ones, at the moment, that I didn't know. I'm sure there are many more that i do not know. Are there any specific posts or guides you would recommend reading to really learn about the inner workings? I would eventually like to learn how to build ROMS of my own but I don't know where to start learning. All in all I appreciate your help!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
Option B is CWR ONLY (not root). The ROM you flash will have root pre-installed. I find this method the quickest... simply ODIN back... flash this... flash ROM. No need to deal with installing CWR/Rom Manager.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
In my signature I have other guides.. one of them (vibrant guide) has a list of common things you see on here, and the definition.

edit.... looks like I deleted the Definition portion.... surprising that I did that. Will look on my PC for a backup.

sorry guys, rarely check this... PM me if there is anything urgent.. still post the Q here so others can see it and learn too.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdyzzle89:
Nothing urgent. Just wanting to build my knowledge levels ;) Thanks for the response!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redbirdm:
Can you suggest any roms that support TV OUT?

I'm on MIUI Lithium now, android 2.3.7, does not work for me.

No tv out, no video in skype, very laggy for some reason.

So any decent roms with tv out that can be flashed over MIUI?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] budeone:
This was a very well written post, thanks.

Worked great. :D
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arhum1994:
This has been most helpfull to me.Without this guide i dont know how would i have rooted my phone:cool:..A big thank you to thread creator:D
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
I took out a lot of the fluff... extra verbage... hope you find it better.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shinglers:
hello all! i have 3 vibrant.. rooted 2 of them with no problems but the last one keeps getting stuck about 90% threw the first step in the Odin process any ideas? yes im using the same files for the other 2. the only difference is this last one was already updated threw t mobile. it was a insurance replacement
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] on0bi:
great guide! thanks!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] N00B_IN_N33D:
What happened to s15274n?

Out of curiosity, does anybody know why s15274n's account say's "Account currently disabled"? He didn't get banned did he? Because after some research one moderator replied to someone asking what "Account currently disabled" meant...

It would truly be a shame if such a helpful, wise, and outgoing member of XDA got banned... This guy personally helped me so much when I first came to this site and still helped many until a few days ago, when his account became "disabled"... :(
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JLuhmarty:
Okay. I have successfully rooted my vibrant but did so on eclair 2.1 update1. I just followed a video by the unlockr guy and didn't have to use odin. So of course I cannot get rom manager free to install and thus flash clockworkmod recovery because it doesn't support eclair. My question is what do I do from here to get to gingerbread and then ultimately the ics passion rom? Do I just flash a certain update with cwm and then reinstall package? I've rooted several devices before but never one with eclair and I am admittedly confused and need some help. I've looked all around but cannot find a clear answer I feel helps me. Thanks in advance for anyone willing to tolerate my inexperience with this particular issue.