yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Mesmerize] elijahblake:
Very good write up.. You actually made it kind of fun to read if that makes sense.. lol
[Samsung Mesmerize] eqzgkxokwa:
I seem to be running into problems. Whenever I go into recovery mode my phone doesn't verify the update.zip file. I was wondering how do I fix it or get another one? Also what part does this file play in changing roms?

Error:

Verifying update package...

E:failed to verify whole-file signature

E:signature verification failed

Install aborted

Also very good write up A++ would hack again

Edit: got it working. I had to rerun redbend_ua and make sure it went through a full reboot and didn't stall. I think I wasn't giving it super user permissions. Great writeup thanks again!
[Samsung Mesmerize] jmtenny:
thanks this is worked great for me on the Froyo step by step
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
Great, glad to hear it! This is a new addition and I've just made some more changes and also reformatted the OP so i'ts more obvious that there are two processes.
[Samsung Mesmerize] spruced:
Thanks so much for taking the time to do this!

I'd like to think that now I have a better understanding of what I'm doing. :D
[Samsung Mesmerize] Timothy S.:
I'm having some problems and was wondering if someone could help me please.....

I successfully installed the EA11 leak and updated from 2.1 to 2.2. However, when I boot into the blue recovery and try to hit update.zip from there it just shows me an exlamation icon and never goes into the red recovery instantly like it should according to everyone's directions.

At thiis screen it will stay showing this icon, and the only way off of it is to hit the menu key which takes you back to the blue recovery screen. It then has a description below the blue text that says:

-- Install from package...

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Verifying update package...

E:Failed to verify whole file signature

E:signature verification failed

Installation aborted.

Am I doing something wrong? Any feedback would be so appreciated.
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
I would suggest downloading the odin package that includes rom +root +new recovery located here , or you could just upgrade your kernel and fix the problem plus have the new lagfix.
[Samsung Mesmerize] obliviator33:
copy and paste your update.zip into the clockworkmod folder on your sd card, and rename it to recovery-update.zip (that file should already exist, just delete it)
[Samsung Mesmerize] coolcole1:
nandroid problem

Alright got everything done up to clockwork mod now i have it running but when i try to make a back up it says that the dev/block is busy any ideas

Your help is much appreciated smashed my desire yesterday and bought this to replace thanks
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
Backup a second, you bought it and were on stock 2.1-1, then what did you do?
[Samsung Mesmerize] jjones1983:
Here's the problem I'm having, when I run the terminal commands EXACTLY as you have then posted, it says that redbend_ua isn't found, but it's in the exact spot you specified, on SD and in system/xbin, along with the recovery.zip on the sd card. Any clues?
[Samsung Mesmerize] jjones1983:
Got it. Good guide, but you may want to mention in the OP that those two files have to actually be extracted. The way it reads you assume you can just place the .zip files in those directories lol.
[Samsung Mesmerize] jjones1983:
Well, never mind. Everything appeared to work fine but I still just have the stock recovery image. Any ideas?
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
Is there any reason you're trying to customize 2.1? I'm not exactly sure what the problem is but since 2.2 is completely stable (and superior, IMO) you might try skipping that and go to 2.2 (second part of my guide) as i'ts much easier to obtain root and custom rom/kernel.
[Samsung Mesmerize] jjones1983:
Only reason I'm not trying that is I don't have access to a computer at all so everything I've done haas been from my handset. Any suggestions?
[Samsung Mesmerize] Onebryteday:
1st Steps to FROYO

I'm definately a noob here.

Are we to root the 2.1 (Eclaire) before flashing to the EA11

as described here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=944671

Then which flavor of the EA11 are we to use?

The one with the "recovery" included?

Thanks,

Kevin
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
There's no need to touch any 2.1 files if you're wanting to go to 2.2 Start with the odin leak, (follow my guide) i'ts personal preference as to whether you download the already included updated CWM recovery or install it manually. I did it manually so I'm not sure, but I would have to assume downloading the one that includes recovery would be the easiest way.
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
Need to be a little more specific on what you did, if you're still getting to stock recovery then I don't think you've used ROM Manager to flash the fascinate recovery, but it's been so long since I've done the 2.1 steps that I don't really recall. At this point I would suggest just being patient and get yourself to 2.2 when you can :)
[Samsung Mesmerize] jjones1983:
yes I used rom manager. I'm not new to flashing at all, just new to the mesmerize. Only thing o can figure is that this hack may not work with new mesmerizes. I just got mine yesterday and it's different software version than my girlfriend's which is three months old.
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
firmware version you mean? 2.1-update-1 was what I had out of the box when I got mine a month ago.
[Samsung Mesmerize] Onebryteday:
Backup Data Steps 5 & 5.5

Thanks for the input and your guide!:)

In the EA11 guide it strongly suggests backing up your data . . twice:

steps 5 & 5.5

I used the USB connection to copy all the folders and files from my mes.

I've got my photos. I have backed up my contacts using US Cellular's backup.

I also backed up my applications using AppBrain.

Is there anything else I should be backing up?

Thanks,

Kevin
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
I've never used appbrain to backup so i'm not sure but I use titanium backup to backup apps. It never hurts to copy all of this to another source if possible, but so far we haven't had anyone lose an SD card in the process so you should be good to go.

After you're on 2.2 you'll want to get all your stuff restored then create a backup within clockwork recovery - that will be the best way to backup EVERYTHING going forward from there. I always keep titanium backups just in case tho :).
[Samsung Mesmerize] Onebryteday:
Wow Froyo 2.2 Installed!

I wanted to take a minute and thank everyone for a great job!:)

After a lot of review, making sure that I had things backed up, etc.,

I've got EA11 installed!:D

Boy is this nice. This was really not too bad at all. Just like the gurus say just take your time and

follow

all of the steps and you are there.

Thanks everyone!;)

Kevin
[Samsung Mesmerize] Dreadlink:
At this point this guide becomes useless. It's under the assumption that the next step is a no brainer. I'm sure it is but I can't "flash" roms of my choosing to my phone. Here's my problem.

Okay so I followed the guide step by step. And didn't miss a step but I think I am missing the concept off how to flash Voodoo. I've complete every step successfully up to Flash to CWM -> Samsung Fasicnate. Now what EXACTLY do I do to get Voodoo on because from Rom Manager I've tried Install Rom from SD Card, Install from Download, and any other option on there. I've only successfully installed Froyo. I had no problems with it but I'd like to see what else is out there.

So I click "Install Rom from SD Card" in "Rom Manager."

I click update.zip or my Voodoo zip and either way I get the error.

The phone then reboots and every time says:

E:failed to verify whole-file signature

E:signature verification failed

Installation aborted

I don't know how to get around it. I've been looking around the internet and I really didn't want to have to post to ask because I'm sure the information is out there but I'm tired and have been working on rooting my phone for the first time for 5 hrs now.
[Samsung Mesmerize] akellar:
You need to boot into recovery. Don't use Rom Manager.
[Samsung Mesmerize] Dreadlink:
Then what? Please list step by step. I hate to have to ask again. I can boot into recovery by pressing the Three Keys and from that point I need to do what exactly?
[Samsung Mesmerize] akellar:
My phone is charging so I can't give you exact instructions word for word but you need to chose the option to install from sd card. Then chose zip file from sd card. Next go to wherever you save the voodoo zip file and select it. Chose yes and it will run through the install. Reboot and you should hear the voodoo chick talk to you. If she doesn't talk to you then it didn't install. If this doesn't work then something was likely missed previously. If you have CWM recovery working there's really no reason this won't work though.
[Samsung Mesmerize] Dreadlink:
When I reboot the phone the only option I see that says anything about installing says Install Update.Zip. I'll assume that's not it. There's not option to browse files when I reboot in recovery. I just have 4 options.

Reboot system now

apply sdcard:update.zip

wipe data/factory reset

wipe cache partition

My guess is CWM isn't installed or something because I don't have the option to browse files when i reboot to install the voodoo.zip.
[Samsung Mesmerize] Dreadlink:
I think I need to use odin to install CWM? So I have a CWM.tar file and I have Odin but I can't get the phone which is running Froyo now to allow to me to click USB Debugging...strange.
[Samsung Mesmerize] jercino:
im trying to get cwm to work after being on 2.2. from the blue recovery i select apply sdcard:update.zip and it reads

install from sdcard...

finding update package...

E:Cant mount /dev/block/vold/179:9

(no such file or directory)

E:Cant mount SDCARD:update.zip

installation aborted
[Samsung Mesmerize] jercino:
harware version

I500.04

model number

SCH-I500

firmware version

2.2.1

baseband version

S:i500.04 K.EA11

kernel version

2.6.32.9

build number

SCH-I500.EA11
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
Again, if you actually read the instructions correctly you would know that ROM Manager has NOTHING to do with 2.2, and if you're actually trying to get back to 2.1 you will need to use the ODIN to stock method (for 2.1 since you're already on 2.2.)

No appreciation...
[Samsung Mesmerize] jercino:
i realize rom manager has nothing to do with it.

i used the root+recovey+cwm to go to 2.2.1 from an already rooted 2.1.1. would this be causeing problem? im thinking im goin to take this all the way back to stock and reformate my sdcard and start all over.

i also had trouble before i went to 2.2.1. i followed your guide on 2.1 and got a similar error of not being able to mount the sdcard in recovery. so thats why i decided to go on to trying 2.2. just curious if these two issues had something in common.

also im jercino not deadlink
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
My bad! :) Unfortunately I haven't come across this issue, worst case scenario you should be able to fix it by starting over (BTW, I haven't ever reformatted my SD card, and i've been flashing all kinds of stuff)

I've been back to odin 2.2 about 5 times now, and each time I've been manually reinstalling the new CWM the way I have in my guide, and I haven't had ONE single issue.
[Samsung Mesmerize] jercino:
the only reason i want to reformate is i only have 1.45gb left out of 16gb. i have about 6gb worth of music on it and a few pics. the rest is filled with failed attempts at modification and i think that might be the cause of my failure to mount the sdcard in recovery. all my music and pics are backed up on my pc, so aside from those is there anything that i will REALLY need on my sd card?

before i go and try the full wipe i will try pushing cwm to phone via odin first as described in your 2.2 guide. if that doesnt work and i come up with sdcard mount error againor anything else then i will proceed with full wipe. if you have any concerns or comments with reformating or any other processes that i might be goin to to do as described here please let me know.

thanks in advance.
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
What is your USB setting? We had problems with this with the first midnight theme release, but since then we haven't had the issue come up at all. (midnight was fixed so the current link does not have the issue.)
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
Don't forget the 2.2 version of update.zip file needs to go to your sd card root....I keep mine there in case I ever have to manually install CWM again, then it's just as easy as installing the .tar in odin, reboot - reboot to recovery - apply update.zip (that get's you into red recovery) then finally flashing the EA11 voodoo kernel will set the red CWM as your default recovery.
[Samsung Mesmerize] jercino:
so when i use the the link you provide to to do the stock+root+recovery, im wondering if it didnt replace the update.zip? if i have to go back to stock would you suggest usining stock+root then manually install cwm via odin vs. stock+root+recovery route? also are there any NEEDED files on the sdcard?
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
so far, I've only done the strock+root and updated CWM manually - so I'm really not sure on that.

But yes, it's really not that much more difficult to do the process manually so that would be a good "workaround" for now, hopefully someone else can answer the question though.

As far as I know, nothing on the SD card is "needed" as long as you have all of your backup's and media. Wouldn't be a bad idea to make a copy of the entire thing before formatting though, just in case :)
[Samsung Mesmerize] akellar:
There are some apps that store data to the SD card. Not sure if it will impact the app working or not or if it will just recreate the folder once you try and open it again though.
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
Exactly, they will be recreated so they're not "needed", unless you need the data within. (that's why I mentioned saving backups to another source)
[Samsung Mesmerize] jercino:
thanks for all the guidance! i will be messin with this as a soon as i get off work.

thanks again.
[Samsung Mesmerize] Jmoshua14:
Help!?!

I can't download the voodoo 5 files. It takes me to dropbox and tells me i'm not allowed in. I made an account and downloaded their deal, still can't get the voodoo 5 files. Frustrating.
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
You only need that if you're not planning on upgrading to 2.2 (if you are trying to go to 2.2, just start with that step in my guide - no need to fuss with 2.1 files at all)
[Samsung Mesmerize] Jmoshua14:
I previously went to 2.2 and my apps would randomly leave my screen. Force closes every few hours. Facebook sync's wouldnt work and so on. So I used Odin to get back to stock and im just lookin for something more...stable?
[Samsung Mesmerize] jercino:
i download the cwm-recovery-ALL.tar for odin and extract it and all i get is a recovery.bin file. what am doing wrong?
[Samsung Mesmerize] Dreadlink:
Well I dunno but thanks for help. My buddy texted me on my other phone and told me my issues. I think I'll be fine now. Apparently I can't goto Voodoo from Froyo. I need to go back to stock first. Basically I thought once my phone was rooted I could do whatever to go where ever but it looks like I need to go back to the beginning.
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
You used odin to go to 2.2 and you had those problems after it booted? Did you try using the .pit file as well as the one in PDA? I haven't had any issue with 2.2 and i've been back more than enough times :)

You should be posting in the voodoo thread to get help with that... unless someone here has it to upload
[Samsung Mesmerize] Onebryteday:
Stock + Root + Recovery

Hi All,

Couple of questions. I flashed my phone using the EA11 stock+root+recovery.

I've got all my apps restored, pictures, messages, etc.

I used Titanium Pro backup utility. - Thanks bdemartino for that suggestion!

No problems. I read the "readme.txt" and it says after flashing to place the update.zip on the root of the sd-card.

OK I've just done that. Is there something else that needs to be done?

Not sure what CWM is. Is it Clock work recovery? Sorry for all the noob questions.

I really do appreciate your help! :)
[Samsung Mesmerize] jercino:
yes cwm is clockworkmod. after you put the update.zip on ur sdcard reboot into recovery. it should be blue lettering. scroll down with ur volume down rocker to apply update.zip. then select it by using the "house" key on the bottom of your phone. then your phone will do a bunch of things and then you should have a similar screen but with red lettering. next you need to go to step

3) update kernel

of the 2.2 guide.
[Samsung Mesmerize] jercino:
Insread of goin back to 2.1 I formated my sdcard and used the stock+root+recovery. I didnt see the readme file in the download for this that said I had to replace the old update.zip with the one provided in the download. As far as my not being able to mount sdcard in recovery, after I formated my sdcard I had no problems. I dont know what I had on there but something was messin with it.

After I figured mine out it was so easy (using ur guide of coarse) I did the wifes mez and got her the pink theme all within about an hour.

Thanks again great writeup!

Sent from my Froyo mez
[Samsung Mesmerize] elijahblake:
don't extract it Flash it using Odin...

Just put the .tar file in PDA
[Samsung Mesmerize] Onebryteday:
Help!

Hi Gurus,

I'm trying to run the the update.zip from the boot recovery.

I pressed the soft "menu" key at the bottom instead of the power button to execute the update.zip from the sdcard root.

Now the phone only boots to the recovery "blue" screen and I can't seem to go anywhere. I can move up and down between the options with the volume keys.

However the power button will not execute the update.zip

Now what do I do?:confused:
[Samsung Mesmerize] Onebryteday:
I'm OK now. I went to the IRC to get some help. @skitzo_inc. was terrific! Thanks.

I have to tell you, I was sweatin bullets for a while.

I'm going to document all the steps taken from the chat.

I've got my phone running froyo 2.2 and it has been voodoo'd.

Got a quadrant score of 1497.

Thanks again everyone!;)
[Samsung Mesmerize] krhaightjr:
This is my first smart phone, I couldn't be more of a newb. I am now running the leaked+root+recovery version of froyo posted earlier. I have flashed voodoo, pick-n-pak, and the midnight theme. I can't even start to mention all that helped me get through this, I didn't do any posting, but I did a lot of reading. I wish I could say it all went smoothly, but I can't. No doubt my problems were of my own making. Thanks for all the help, I look forward to new things to come. Appreciation to come.
[Samsung Mesmerize] Onebryteday:
Voodoo Control App

I've installed the EA11 stock+root+recovery, copied the update.zip and EA11-voodoo.zip onto the root of the sdcard.

I believe that I have it installed correctly. I got the voodoo girls voice when re-booted.

I installed the voodoo control app but it says I have the wrong kernel?

Does this app work with EA11-voodoo kernel?
[Samsung Mesmerize] akellar:
No it does not
[Samsung Mesmerize] bdemartino:
They won't be able to undverolt/overclock or add voodoo sound until they get the actual 2.2 kernel source when it's finally released. This has all been covered on the forums.
[Samsung Mesmerize] Omnibot:
Can someone tell me which Addon.zip contains the calendar? I suppose I could go through them one at a time but I figure asking someone who already knows would be much more efficient.
[Samsung Mesmerize] teampapi:
Link dead for the upgrade CWM file in step 2. Where else can I download it. I'm running the leaked EA11 2.2 and wanting to install the cwm, pick and pack, voodoo then the froyodark theme. But I don't want to do anything until I have CWM running. I would rather go the ODIN route since I am a newbie so I would rather not try it this way....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=850898

Thanks,

Rob
[Samsung Mesmerize] jercino:
what i did was use the stock+root+recovery. it has cwm already with it. if you did download that then there should have been an update.zip file with it. all you have to do is put that on your sdcard. after you put the update.zip on ur sdcard reboot into recovery. it should be blue lettering. scroll down with ur volume down rocker to apply update.zip. then select it by using the "house" key on the bottom of your phone. then your phone will do a bunch of things and then you should have a similar screen but with red lettering. next you need to go to step

3) update kernel

of the 2.2 guide.
[Samsung Mesmerize] teampapi:
Got CWM update.zip installed. Made a recovery. Followed the link in step 3 for voodoo kernel. Downloaded to sd card. 3 button boot to recover, ran update.zip to get red. Selected install zip from sd card.

Selected voodoo zip and it started doing its thing then stopped. This is what my screen says:

ClockworkMod recovery v3.0.0.8

-- Installing: /sdcard/EA11-voodoo.zip

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Installing update...

Amend scripting (update-script) is no longer supported.

Amend scripting was deprecated by Google in Android 1.5.

It was necessary to remove it when upgrading to the ClockworkMod 3.0 Gingerbread based recovery.

Please switch to Edify scripting (updater-script and update-binary) to create working update zip packages.

Installation aborted.

I tried doing it through CWM recovery and 3 button then run update zip to red. What does that mean? Where did I go wrong? I would post in the voodoo thread I got the link from but I don't have the 10 posts to do that.

Thanks for the help so far. Much appreciated! - Rob

EDIT: After posting this then rebooting the phone into recovery to try it again, the recovery goes from stock blue to Orange now, not red. Was red the first time. So I am somehow using the Gingerbread version on 2.2? Should I just default back to 2.1 and start the whole process over? lol
[Samsung Mesmerize] Whitesoxfan1:
I have a question about flashing the Ea11 VooDoo Kernel http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=952590

I downloaded this file and I extracted it to my desktop. I then moved it to the sd card on the Mes. I got into recovery and did update to red. When I try to update kernel it says no file found. What am I missing here???

I followed the instructions from here. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=971759

I went from a stock Mes to this EB16 and the PnP, no Add-On and installed the cwm_froyo.tar in Odin like it says and everything went fine.

I try to disable lagfix but it seems to be already off??

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks, Whitesoxfan1
[Samsung Mesmerize] jercino:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XRDDYL75 make sure you are useing this stock+root+recovery. make sure you are useing the update.zip that is in here when unpacked. make sure to delete all other update.zip before putting this one on your sdcard. you dont do this untill

after

you have reflashed2.2

i was haveing trouble with it at first myself because i had mine rooted before but no roms or anything but had a bunch of junk on sdcard related(or so i thought) to rooting. so i just reformated my sdcard and then reflashed 2.2 with the stock+root+recovery and worked like a charm. i also did the wifes mez that had never been messed with and i DIDNT reformat her sdcard and worked just fine.

i wouldnt flash back to 2.1. i wouuld try reflashing 2.2 stock+root+recovery then process again before formating your sdcard. and if you still get errors try formating your sdcard then reflash 2.2 process again and dont forget the update.zip step.

IF YOU REFORMATE YOUR SDCARD BACK IT UP BECAUSE YOU

WILL

LOOSE EVERTHING THAT YOU PUT ON IT.

this is what worked for me and im not in any way responsible for what may or may not happen to your phone.
[Samsung Mesmerize] akellar:
There is no reason to format your SD Card in order to do any of this.
[Samsung Mesmerize] teampapi:
I got it all working. I found a 2.3 Gingerbread loader file that didn't get deleted so it was making CWM kick to the gingerbread orange version. Once that was gone everything was good. Now running 2.2, voodoo, and a theme. Thanks for all the help! :)

-Rob