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Complete Mod guide for Mytouch 3g 32b w/o data

How to root and mod a Mytouch 32b without a data plan
This is the exact same phone that I had 32b HBOOT-1.33.0006 (SAPP30000)
I tried to root it and install several different root methods and several different roms. I never bricked the phone, but I did at one point have a phone that would go to the cyanogen bootsplash screen, then continually reboot.
The issue that I had was that I didn't have a data plan, and the mytouch is set up where the phone must register with google before it can be used. To get to the wifi screen, you first had to register with google, so without a data plan, the phone was worthless. To bypass the data plan, I put an old tmobile sim in the phone, went to the corporate store, told my tale of woe, and begged then to let me use a sim with a data plan so I could register with google. I actually had to do this twice because the first tome I rooted and modded the phone, I was stuck in a boot loop and I got scared, and reset the phone to factory. The phone would boot up, but when it got to the modded rom, it would always just reboot and reboot. I googled all over the place about all of these issuse, and decided to compile everything so that someone else could benefit, and if I forgot how I did it, years later I would have a reference. I also never formatted my sd card to fat32 because I did it before. It is a good idea to remove old files from the root of the SD card once you have finished flashing your phone.
This is the first step I did, and it worked perfectly.
[MT3G 32b] Root / Break perfect SPL / Way less steps from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=570659
I'm creating this thread in hopes no one who owns a MyTouch, in America, on T-Mobile with a perfected SPL doesn't have to go through the brain numbing process I've just adventured through over the past week.
Special thanks to Amon_RA and Radix999 who have compiled an impressive set of information on this topic. I would have been totally lost without their contributions to this forum.
Setup:
You'll need a brand-spanking-new MyTouch 3G, 1.6 updated, un-modded, perfected SPL [Mine was: HBOOT-1.33.0006 (SAPP30000)]. To find out if your SPL is perfected power your phone off: press the vol button down > hit the power button > compare the info listed in fastboot (white screen with three skateboarding Androids) to Amon_RA's list of SPL's. If you have done anything to your phone before attempting this process go consult someone who knows wtf they are doing. I don't, but I rather tell people how this went down for me.
How I Rooted my MT3G:
1. Get your phone back to 1.5 cupcake by whatever means necessary. I used these directions: http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/22/how...ur-mytouch-3g/ (see below they are copied for your convienience)
How To: UnRoot Your MyTouch 3G/MyTouch 1.2 MyTouch and Get Back to Cupcake (Updated 04.19.10)
Written by: David Cogen
Posted on 08.22.09
Android How To's (Advanced), Featured, How To's, HTC MyTouch 1.2/Fender myTouch How To's (Advanced), HTC MyTouch 3G How To's (Advanced), Video
562 Comments
UPDATE: THIS NOW WORKS ON THE MYTOUCH 1.2 (THE MYTOUCH WITH THE 3.5MM HEADPHONE JACK AT THE TOP) AND THE OLD MYTOUCH AS WELL.
1. Download the correct .nbh file for your device and rename it to sappimg.nbh if necessary (make sure it is sappimg.nbh and NOT sappimg.nbh.nbh or anything else)
NBH File (Works for the Old MyTouch)
Zip File (Works for the new MyTouch w/ 3.5mm headphone jack) RENAME IT TO sappimg.zip (not sappimg.zip.zip, just sappimg and its a .zip file!) Thanks Caesar for sending this in!
2. Save the sappimg.nbh/sappimg.zip file to your SD card. As always, do not place it in any folder on the SD card, just on the SD card.
3. Put the SD card into the phone and turn the phone on by holding down Volume Down and Power.
4. Push the trackball down on that screen and wait for it to pick up the Sappimg.nbh.
5. Push the trackball to begin, it should automatically update from there.
6. Once the flashing is fully complete, reboot the phone. DONE!
Reported Issues
Issue: Phone says that the wrong Main Version is Older or Wrong Model ID…
Solution: Use our Goldcard Method instead.
2.Follow these steps to root your device: http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/29/how...-in-one-click/. When you are done with this process you should have Amon_RA's recovery and boot loader all setup. This will allow you to format your SD card to whatever file system you want, flash roms, do nandroid backups, the works.
Once your phone is reflashed with sappimg.nbh if you do not have a data plan, you will have to head to your nearest tmobile corporate store and beg to use a data sim. They are pretty nice, and will usually allow you to do it. Register your phone with google, then quickly go to market and install Astro File Manager, or Linda File Manager. If you do it right away with a tmobile data sim, that is the best. If you want to do it later on wifi, it is difficult. You might be able to do it right away as soon as you register with wifi because I managed to install one program that way. Shortly after you register with wifi, tmobile does something in your phone that prevents market from working. You get a download unsuccessful error over and over. I finally figured out you could take out the tmobile sim and replace it with a different sim, and the market would start working again, but it is a hassle, and you might not have a non tmobile sim handy.
I then proceeeded to the following proceedure
How To: Root the HTC Magic in One Click! http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/29/how-to-root-the-htc-magic-in-one-click/
Written by: David Cogen
Posted on 08.29.09
Android How To's (Advanced), Featured, How To's, HTC Magic How To's (Advanced), Video
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I. Read Before You Begin
1. You must downgrade back to cupcake first:
Get Back to Cupcake for Magic
After you have done the above procedure and are back on cupcake (Android 1.5), you can come back to this procedure and continue.
II. How to Check Your Motherboard Version
1. Turn off your phone
2. Turn the phone on by either holding down the volume down button and power button at the same time OR by holding down the back button and power button at the same time.
3. When the screen comes up, it should say somewhere on the first line either 32A or 32B. THAT is your motherboard version. Remember it…
4. Turn off and on the phone.
5. Goto Settings > Applications *> and make sure Unknown sources is checked ON.
III. Root the Magic
1.Â*Download this APK and the appropriate recovery image for your motherboard (32A or 32B) and save it to your computer:
FlashRec.apk (Updated: 09/26/09)
Amon Ra’s Recovery Image (32B)(Updated 11.18.09)
Amon Ra’s Recovery Image (32A)(Updated 11.18.09)
2. Once they are saved to your computer, copy them both to your SD card (do NOT put them inside any folders on the SD card, just put them on the SD card itself).
3. Unplug the phone from the computer once they are downloaded to the SD card.
4. Goto the Market and download Linda File Manager or any file manager program if you do not already have one.
5. Open the file manager and goto SDCard and then find the FlashRec apk file and click it. If asked tell it to use Package Installer to open it.Â*It should automatically install the apk.
6. Open the FlashRec program and click on Backup Recovery Image and wait for it to finish.
7 (FOR 32A ONLY) Once done, click on the empty text box in the FlashRec program and type:
/sdcard/recovery-RAv1.6.2H.img
7 (FOR 32B ONLY) Once done, click on the empty text box in the FlashRec program and type:
/sdcard/recovery-RA-sapphire-v1.6.2G.img
8. Then click on the Flash Custom RecoveryImage button and wait for it to finish.
9. Turn off the phone and turn it on into Recovery mode by holding down Home and Power to turn it on (keep holding until the recovery screen comes up has a bunch of text on a black background). So long as that screen comes up, you have done it correctly and can now go on to the*How to Load a ROM video for your appropriate device!
10. To get Root access you MUST go to the next video mentioned above and load a custom ROM.
Reported Issues
Issue: I get Invalid Recovery Image when using the FlashRec program.
Solution: Make sure that the spell correction and auto completion are OFF in the Text Settings (Settings > Locale and Text > Touch Input > Text Input then turn off Prediction, spell correction, and word completion) of your phone. If not then it may put in spaces where they do not belong. (I had it put a space after .img and couldn’t see it so couldn’t figure out why it kept saying invalid recovery image, like you guys).
Other than that, just make sure it is on the root of the SD card (not in any folder) and that you are typing in the recovery name and filepath correctly.
Then and it should show Flash Recovery Image.
Issue: When I download the FlashRec.apk it shows up as a .zip not an apk.
Solution: No problem. Do NOT extract it, just simply replace the .zip with .apk and then proceed with the procedure.
Issue: I get backup failed or flash failed when I try to use the FlashRec progam.
Solution: This is most likely because you already have a custom recovery image, please use one of the unrooting procedures to get back to the original recovery image and THEN you can use this procedure.
Also, instead of doing that, if you have root access, you can just put the recovery image on your SD card then go into Terminal (download it from the Market if you don’t already have it) and type:
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-RA-dream-v1.2.3.img
3.
3. Go to Amon_RA's thread about SPL's: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=529019
and download a Engineering SPL for your phone. (Engineering SPL 1.33.2004 by Crios worked for me)
4. Edit the SPL file name to "update.zip"
5. Load the SPL to the root of your SD card.
6. Load up RA's boot loader. (Power + Home)
7. Wipe / Clear from the boot loader menu.
8. Apply update.zip from the boot loader menu.
9. Wait for the phone to reboot, all kinds of whacky **** will happen, don't mess with the device, etc. Eventually you should reboot into recovery mode. Whatever you do - figure out how to get to recovery mode.
10. Wipe / Clear from the boot loader menu.
11. Format the SD VIA boot loader.
12. Load a new / favorite ROM onto the SD. (I use Blueberry Hero)
13. Install the Rom VIA boot loader.
14. Crack open a beer.
No gold card, fastbook, no crazy 40 step process. There may be some security issues or something involved with this process. Whatever the case, whatever the politics are between XDA/unlockr - this WORKED for me from a STOCK 1.6 device.
With a little bit of reading you should either have turned your phone into a 400$ brick or a happy little Hero pumping Android phone.
Cheers.
I backed up whatever was on my SD card, and then did this proceedure without the SuperWipe.conf step.
[WIPE][COMPLETE][FLASHABLE] SuperWipe v2 (30 Jan 2011) - So Fresh and So Clean Clean! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834812
One thing we have run into with BiffMod ROM is that there is no single "COMPLETELY erase the phone" solution.
So this is my attempt at it.... No console/terminal, no adb shell, no USB, no anything required. Just flash the file in recovery and you are done.
But OHSAKA! There are tons of threads about this, there are even existing "wipe-update" files to erase the phone. What makes your flashable update file so special???
Well I'm glad you asked that. This update contains the 'erase_image' executable with all the needed libraries statically linked. (thanks ezterry) 'erase_image' performs a low-level format of the partition which can fix unforeseen problems. Most other wipe-updates just perform "rm -rf *" at the file system level and don't touch the boot partition.
v2
---
Kudos to RichieDaze! He stepped up and added some often requested functionality to this popular wipe script. Now SuperWipe will check the root of the /sdcard/ directory for a file named "SuperWipe.conf". This file will control which partitions get erased and also control if the script triggers an auto-reboot. If the file is not present, then the script will default to wiping all partitions.
SuperWipe.conf
Code:
## SuperWipe Custom Configuration
## So Fresh and So Clean Clean Menu
## Cannot be blank (yes or No)
#
Wipe_Cache=yes
Wipe_Userdata=yes
Wipe_System=yes
Wipe_Boot=yes
Wipe_Sd_Secure=yes
Wipe_Sd_Ext=yes
#
##
## Extras
#
Reboot_when_done=no
Reboot_Delay=5
#
##
SuperWipe v2 (MD5: a3c358c1e027c8ec039ada8e667cab1a)
SuperWipe.conf (MD5: 1e7eb3a97270142aa6bf7c4fca9c2490)
You will need to reboot back into recovery after running this. If you forget and try to boot normally, you will have to pull battery to power off.
v1
---
This update will:
1) Call erase_image on CACHE, SYSTEM, USERDATA, and BOOT partitions
2) Mount /sd-ext (if it exists) and delete all files from it
3) Delete all files in the /sdcard/.android_secure directory which is where all the froyo apps2sd files live
4) Run e2fsck (file system repair) on the your ext partition
5) Log all output to the /tmp/wipe.log file (if you care)
I think this is the most complete way to wipe a phone. It supersedes 'fastboot erase system -w', VOL_DOWN+HOME+BACK, Amon_RA wipes, or various other flashable update-wipe zips.
I have tested this file the best I can on my phone. I verified all partitions are completely empty after running it. Any suggestions or bug reports are welcome!
SuperWipe (MD5: 945218bbbeab63d2c41e20c3243176ce)
You will need to power off and reboot back into recovery after running this. If you forget and try to boot normally, you will have to pull battery to power off.
I then went with this modded rom. It works pretty well.
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...tom-rom-for-gsm-hero-now-with-online-kitchen/
I'm pleased to present my MoDaCo Custom Hero ROM! No 'wipe' is required for anyone coming from MCR 1.2 onwards, or the stock 2.73.x updates.
You can now create a customised ROM containing only the parts you required - click here to read more about the MoDaCo Custom Custom ROM online kitchen!
MCR now includes a MoDaCo Custom Kernel modified by Teknologist, TCK, for additional features.
MCR now optionally includes Wavesecure in ROM, allowing you to lock / locate / wipe your device remotely in the event of loss and be notified if the SIM is changed. The application cannot be uninstalled by a thief and we we have actively worked with Wavesecure to ensure that your settings will survive a hard reset!
This ROM is based on the 2.73.x release series (currently 2.73.771.73 together with my own optimisations) for the best possible performance! The ROM is now available in 2 core versions, with and without Chinese input, with optional add on packs that can be applied to either ROM.
Included in the 'core' version
- Built with my new MCR build process which reduces size and boost speed of the ROM
- Includes Teknologist's Custom Kernel 1.91 featuring additional filesystem support (EXT4, NFS, CramFS, SquashFS 4.0), CompCache modules and config, DroidWall support and much more! See here for details.
- Rooted with 'adb remount' permission and superuser APK
- A2SD included (fully automatic - thanks cyanogen!) - create a EXT2, EXT3 or EXT4 partition as your second partition to use. dalvik-cache remains on device.
- Added Jbed Java
- Added Google Voice Search and required speech library
- Added Dropbear SSH server running by default, check 'About' screen for password (port 2222). You can now remove this by running /system/bin/removedropbear.sh
- Added Notes app from Dragon ROM
- Added Spare Parts (run it and switch the 2 animation types to 'fast' for an even better experience!)
- Added android-wifi-tether 1.60 pre3 (props to the developer, this is a great app!)
- Added WiFi Status indicator, with kind permission of Andrew Schwimmer
- Added busybox 1.15.3 with Droid Explorer support
- Added Titanium Backup
- Added all 4 available HTC widgets
- Added nano 2.09 - text editor for use in shell mode
- Added parted and sqlite tools
- Added terminfo and settings to boot.img to allow nano etc. use
- Added files required for Debian linux including loxley's updated bootdeb script
- Added huge APN list
- Moved Quickoffice to data partition to allow easy uninstall
- Deleted 'Learn More' application
- ROM now includes touch focus in Camera app
- ROM now supports shortcuts using BetterCut (and therefore I assume anycut!) in Rosie
- Silenced boot sound (it's still there and can be reactivated with a file edit)
- You can now check your MoDaCo Custom ROM (MCR) version from the about menu
Included in main 'enhanced' add on pack
- Added Business Card Scanner
- Added 'Plurk' client (currently unavailable)
- Added WAP browser
Other optional add on packs (apply as normal update zips)
- 'WaveSecure' add on pack (puts Wavesecure in ROM - it is no longer in core)
- 'Boot Sounds' add on pack (restores boot sounds)
- 'Hebrew Fonts' add on pack (installs hebrew fonts)
Recommended applications (available from the market)
- More Locale for setting non english Locales
Downloads
This ROM is also available customised to your exact requirements in the MoDaCo Custom Custom ROM online kitchen in the second post of this topic - check it out!
'Core': DOWNLOAD (Mediafire Pro) - MD5: d767e7335a4bb6ef022e7d3082f28bb7
'Enhanced' add on pack: DOWNLOAD (Mediafire Pro)
'Wavesecure' add on pack: http://www.wavesecure.com/installations/update.zip
'Boot Sounds' add on pack: DOWNLOAD (Mediafire Pro)
'Hebrew Fonts' add on pack: DOWNLOAD (Mediafire Pro)
ENSURE YOU DO A NANDROID BACKUP SO YOU CAN 'ROLL BACK' IF REQUIRED!
A 'wipe' is MANDATORY when installing this ROM if you are coming from pre MCR 1.2 or a stock 1.x ROM, and you MUST do this BEFORE applying the update zip (as the update zip puts files on the data partition)! I also recommend you install the latest radio from my 'update zips' topic if you have not done so.
Please note that first boot may take a little while, especially if you have a lot of apps on your A2SD partition. Be patient! If you want a real clean start or you have issues with your existing A2SD installed apps when you boot, you need to wipe your EXT3 partition on SD too by executing 'adb shell rm -r /system/sd/app', 'adb shell rm -r /system/sd/app-private' and 'adb shell reboot'
The ROM is in an update.zip format for installation via the custom recovery image, I also strongly recommend installing the latest radio (63.18.55.06JU_6.35.08.29 at time of writing). As always, do a Nandroid backup before you do anything... just in case!
For the complete newbies, these are the steps you need to take with a 'virgin' Hero:
- Download the patched recovery image linked above and install as detailed in that post
- Download this custom ROM, and copy it to your SD card
- Enter the recovery image (if you're not in it already) by powering on while pressing 'home'
- Select 'nandroid backup' from the menu to do a backup
- If you copied the custom rom as update.zip, select 'apply sdcard:update.zip', else select the option below.
- all done
If you would like to remove parts of the ROM that you do not use, see this post.
Feedback / feature requests welcome!
Finally, if you would like to show your appreciation for the ROM, please consider supporting MoDaCo by signing up for a MoDaCo Ad Free or MoDaCo Plus account, both of which also give you early access to Beta ROM releases and access to the the online kitchens.

flashrec.apk
here is the flashrec.apk file I used. I had a hard time finding it on the net, the website was down

Honestly, this method is much easier... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1121776

That method might be easier, but I was having trouble getting the SDK installed on my machine. I wanted to do everything from the phone, and I needed detailed step by step instructions.
Thanks for the help.

[Q] Need Best Rom Fully Stable

Hey Guys M new to this forum (Not in flashing) so can u guys please Suggest me an awesome Rom
I already Rooted my Wildfire 2.2.1 S-off Alpharev ... I forgot the hboot version i guess ... its something like 1.0.0.2 (something like that)
M currently Using Cm7 ... (7.1 rc buzz)
Plz suggest gr8 Roms ...
Using the Latest Clockwork .. .thanx
Sorry if the topic is Re-Made ... I haven't seen any topics like this

I am using JokerDroid 4.2... I never used a better Froyo Scene ROM! No laggs, no bootloops, not a single problem and it runs stable.
Have a try and you will see

eversearcher said:
I am using JokerDroid 4.2... I never used a better Froyo Scene ROM! No laggs, no bootloops, not a single problem and it runs stable.
Have a try and you will see
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Is dat rom using edify sricpts?

For every rom that isn't gingerbread (2.3) you need to use recovery 2.5.

music.soul said:
Is dat rom using edify sricpts?
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No, Amend. Use Clockworkmod from within ROM Manager for getting CWM 2.5 (This is over and above your current 3.x), else use Fastboot to remove your current 3.x and install 2.5 in its place.

cn all the apps move to the sd card?????????

you can try out my rom

3xeno said:
No, Amend. Use Clockworkmod from within ROM Manager for getting CWM 2.5 (This is over and above your current 3.x), else use Fastboot to remove your current 3.x and install 2.5 in its place.
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Can U just give me bit description ... with stepss plzz
Thanx For Replying

In CM7, Open ROM Manager (Or, if you are not in CM7, then download the app called ROM MAnager from the Market)
- Then Select Install Clockworkmod Recovery. This will install v2.5 on the SDCard
- Select Reboot into Recovery from ROM Manager
- This will take you to Clockworkmod 2.5, then you can install this ROM.
By following this, you get to keep both recoveries, 2.5 (Select Reboot into Recovery from ROM Manager App) and 3.x (Select Reboot into Recovery from the Phone-Switch-Off Menu)

3xeno said:
In CM7, Open ROM Manager (Or, if you are not in CM7, then download the app called ROM MAnager from the Market)
- Then Select Install Clockworkmod Recovery. This will install v2.5 on the SDCard
- Select Reboot into Recovery from ROM Manager
- This will take you to Clockworkmod 2.5, then you can install this ROM.
By following this, you get to keep both recoveries, 2.5 (Select Reboot into Recovery from ROM Manager App) and 3.x (Select Reboot into Recovery from the Phone-Switch-Off Menu)
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Thats Just Awesome Bro ))))))))
Thanx a ton!! ... A bunch of Roses coming soon at your place ( LOL )

So Guys ...
Again the same question ...
except cyanogen 7 ...
wildpuzzle ... which is gr8

eversearcher said:
I am using JokerDroid 4.2... I never used a better Froyo Scene ROM! No laggs, no bootloops, not a single problem and it runs stable.
Have a try and you will see
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+1 for jokerdroid, after using CM7 for 1 month. I cant live without sense dialer and contact manager, and jokerdroid is really fast and stable (I got 3.3mflops without JIT).

+1 JokerDroid 4.2 i have been using cm7 stable and nightlys for the last 2-3 months they are fast but had to many little bugs that pissed me off lol , never really used sense as had the phone for a couple of hours and rooted it and flashed cm7,JokerDroid 4.2= fast and very stable so far so for me this is the best rom i have used to date

that`s good !
yep ! one of the best roms that i`ve ever tried ! jokerdroid 4.2 ! so far so good since a week ago !

I tested CM7, but I missed some features from Sense. So I decide to use JokersDroid, but it hasn't got "insecure boot" (no rw mount). After everything I decided to use MoDaCo (it has busybox, so usefull). I replaced kernel to nfinity MC4 from johnseen99 (so I can OC buzz), removed some annoying apps, add JAVA and Livewallpapers from DK Rom, unlocked GoogleMaps and switched to GoLauncher EX.
I'm happy now

wzearsdcx said:
I tested CM7, but I missed some features from Sense. So I decide to use JokersDroid, but it hasn't got "insecure boot" (no rw mount). After everything I decided to use MoDaCo (it has busybox, so usefull). I replaced kernel to nfinity MC4 from johnseen99 (so I can OC buzz), removed some annoying apps, add JAVA and Livewallpapers from DK Rom, unlocked GoogleMaps and switched to GoLauncher EX.
I'm happy now
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Can U share the Zip file with Us plz?

music.soul said:
Can U share the Zip file with Us plz?
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There is no zip
1. I flashed MoDaCo from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=867937
2. Via recovery switched kernel to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=591094&d=1304950233
3. JAVA - unpack DK ROM - from /system/app copy Jbed.apk and libjbedvm.so from /system/lib -> via adb push them to similar folders. In /system/app are two files with "live" in name - copy them too (livewallpapers doesn't work in Sense)
4. Wifi indicator and Wavesecure removed via Titanium backup
5. Maps: http://mobileplanet-waryam.blogspot.com/2011/07/google-maps-v562-mod-with-world.html
6. Go Launcher - via Market
If some day I'd learn how to prepare full custom ROM - I''ll do it

wzearsdcx said:
... I decide to use JokersDroid, but it hasn't got "insecure boot" (no rw mount).
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What is this for? To mount system partition with r/w right?

louiscypherbr said:
What is this for? To mount system partition with r/w right?
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Right. I need that to replace maps, del apps, insert /etc/hosts file and the rest. If there is another way - I'm listennig

wzearsdcx said:
Right. I need that to replace maps, del apps, insert /etc/hosts file and the rest. If there is another way - I'm listennig
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Ok, there is two other ways to make it: using rootexplorer to remount /system partition with R/W, or adb shell to remount it manually (adb shell, su, and mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock1 /system)
As I have rootexplorer, even when I have to adb push something, I just open /system in rootexplorer and press "mount r/w" button.
Ed.:
I cant remember the correct number of mtdblock. You can check it with df command on shell, and it will give you all mounted partitions

[MOD]OpenRecovery XT720 01 (2011-08-30) based on Androidiani

This is a modified OpenRecovery (Skrilaz_CZ) based on Androidiani Recovery (89luca89&Azhad) with some enhanced features for Milestone XT720.
Features:
Main OR menu streamlined
Most Androidiani menu options have been moved into OR > Other Utilities
Add ext3/4 support (thanks fjfalcon)
Added SD Card Utility (OR > SD Card Utility)
Added preference for display brightness in OR (OR > Settings > Brightness)
Added utility to reinstall orbootstrap (OR > "Other Utilities" > "Re-install orbootstrap")
New sh hijack binary will boot to fastboot bootloader if volume-down is held (OR > "Other Utilities" > "Re-install orbootstrap" to enable). This should be compatible with all ROMs and stock.
nandroid: removed ability to backup partitions that always fail (this means "Backup All" works now)
Fixed OR > "Wipe Dalvik Cache" bugs (previous OR/AOR don't clear them all)
Added OR > "Power Off" (helpful when phone is being stupid about charging)
Minor update to sdcard-info.txt output
XT720 basebands added (OR > Change Basebands)
Please note that although most Androidiani menu options have been included in the Other Utilities menu item, that does *not* mean I have tested them on XT720.
Installation:
Download link: http://www.multiupload.com/J8Q15SHP4S
Root the phone
Download OpenRecovery-XT720-01.zip (it contains /sdcard/OpenRecovery and /sdcard/OpenRecovery.zip)
Extract OpenRecovery-XT720-01.zip onto the SD card. This will create a /sdcard/OpenRecovery directory and an /sdcard/OpenRecovery.zip file.
Make sure you're not in USB access mode and install the bootstrap (using adb or Terminal):
Code:
su
cp /sdcard/OpenRecovery/orbootstrap/install_script.sh /tmp
chmod 755 /tmp/install_script.sh
/tmp/install_script.sh STR
Upgrading from OpenRecovery:
Download link: http://www.multiupload.com/J8Q15SHP4S
Make a nandroid and backup your sdcard
Download OpenRecovery-XT720-01.zip (it contains /sdcard/OpenRecovery and /sdcard/OpenRecovery.zip)
Rename the old /sdcard/OpenRecovery folder to /sdcard/OpenRecovery.bak
Extract OpenRecovery-XT720-01.zip onto the SD card. This will create a new /sdcard/OpenRecovery directory.
Optional: Move/copy all files from /sdcard/OpenRecovery.bak/updates to the new /sdcard/OpenRecovery/updates directory
Optional: Reboot into OR. Select "OR" > "Other Utilities" > "Re-install orbootstrap"
Github: https://github.com/Mioze7Ae/openrecovery_xt720
Thanks: skrilax_cz, 89luca89, Azhad, fjfalcon

Is this the same update that was posted in other topics?

No, it's not the same, its the next version. The biggest difference is this one merges Androidiani (the previous one was based on vanilla OpenRecovery). Maybe I should bold the new stuff.

Sorry about this but what does Reinstalling the Bootstrap mean? Don't we already use that for getting in the bootloader? Is it is it gets broken somehow?

Woodrube said:
Sorry about this but what does Reinstalling the Bootstrap mean? Don't we already use that for getting in the bootloader? Is it is it gets broken somehow?
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If the bootloader gets broken, you won't be in OpenRecovery
Anyway, I see two reasons to use it. (1) to make 100% sure you can get back to OpenRecovery after you've flashed something experimental (say a Milestone A853 update-based ROM) or (2) you want to upgrade your bootstrap to the new version that lets you hold volume-down to boot directly into the fastboot bootloader. (i.e. in the new version volume-up==OpenRecovery, volume-down==fastboot)
Edit: that reminds me... I should make a version of the bootstrap that fixes volume-down to boot OR on Milestone XT720 running Motoroi 50R...

Mioze7Ae said:
If the bootloader gets broken, you won't be in OpenRecovery
Anyway, I see two reasons to use it. (1) to make 100% sure you can get back to OpenRecovery after you've flashed something experimental (say a Milestone A853 update-based ROM) or (2) you want to upgrade your bootstrap to the new version that lets you hold volume-down to boot directly into the fastboot bootloader. (i.e. in the new version volume-up==OpenRecovery, volume-down==fastboot)
Edit: that reminds me... I should make a version of the bootstrap that fixes volume-down to boot OR on Milestone XT720 running Motoroi 50R...
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Very very nice... thx man

Ok so I may have run into a glitch. Hopefully it is just mine, but it has been awhile since I had updated many of the apps from the market and let me tell ya, there was a shopping list. Haha get it. Anyways, I updated them all and decided it has also been some time since I had made a backup as well.
So I went in and "tried" to make a backup of the usuals (system, data, cust, cache, cdrom and sd). I probably tried 3 or 4 times and it never backed anything up. I even deleted the openrecovery folder and re-unzipped and replaced it and tried maybe another 3 times. It would just hang on the system dumping part for 15+mins (which is way too long).
I rebooted and put the original MZor back in there (the one w/o all the AOR stuff in it-for reference). Booted into recovery and boom, made the full backup in normal time. I ran checks on sd and sd-ext several times throughout and never a problem.
Has anyone else encountered this? I had been using this since it first came out and some of the utilites and all worked fine, but now that I think of it, hadnt tried to make a back up until last night.
***Side question: Since the beginning when I first learned how to make a backup, I read that you should backup system, data, cust, cache, cdrom and sd(if neccessary). My question is why do we and does it matter if we back up the cust, cache and cdrom parts? Wouldn't these get repopulated anyways at first boot? Would everything work if we just restored system, data and sd (again if neccessary)

Woodrube said:
Ok so I may have run into a glitch. Hopefully it is just mine, but it has been awhile since I had updated many of the apps from the market and let me tell ya, there was a shopping list. Haha get it. Anyways, I updated them all and decided it has also been some time since I had made a backup as well.
So I went in and "tried" to make a backup of the usuals (system, data, cust, cache, cdrom and sd). I probably tried 3 or 4 times and it never backed anything up. I even deleted the openrecovery folder and re-unzipped and replaced it and tried maybe another 3 times. It would just hang on the system dumping part for 15+mins (which is way too long).
I rebooted and put the original MZor back in there (the one w/o all the AOR stuff in it-for reference). Booted into recovery and boom, made the full backup in normal time. I ran checks on sd and sd-ext several times throughout and never a problem.
Has anyone else encountered this? I had been using this since it first came out and some of the utilites and all worked fine, but now that I think of it, hadnt tried to make a back up until last night.
***Side question: Since the beginning when I first learned how to make a backup, I read that you should backup system, data, cust, cache, cdrom and sd(if neccessary). My question is why do we and does it matter if we back up the cust, cache and cdrom parts? Wouldn't these get repopulated anyways at first boot? Would everything work if we just restored system, data and sd (again if neccessary)
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I don't backup cust or cdrom. I made a backup with Mz's new O.R. yesterday and good thing I backed up ext cause my XDA Special backup would not boot without it. Not much help for ya sorry bud Hope you get it worked out.

@Mioze7Ae
can you please compile a standalone APK installer version of the new open recovery for XT720?
after reading the instructions i noticed, it requires an existing open recovery already installed to apply the above updates

AllGamer said:
@Mioze7Ae
can you please compile a standalone APK installer version of the new open recovery for XT720?
after reading the instructions i noticed, it requires an existing open recovery already installed to apply the above updates
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I tried but my re-compiled version of the OpenRecovery.apk just FC'd.
Thanks for this Mioze7Ae, this is really sweet!

Am I missing out something here? I don't seem to be able to get the additional OR menu to convert to EXT4. I flashed back to Singapore 2.1 and have rooted. Removed the previous Open Recovery folder but where do I get the OpenRecovery.apk? Do I use back the previous version?

You can use Dexter's OpenRecovery.apk to install Open Recovery & then follow Mioze7Ae's instructions in the OP to update it.

Not sure what effect it even has, but the set timezone seems to be backwards ... Selecting GMT-7 runs /bin/timezone.sh GMT+7 and selecting GMT+7 runs /bin/timezone.sh GMT-7

Hey guys, hope you can provide me with a clearer instruction. I have done exactly as per the instructions and now when I boot into recovery, I don't see the extra option to convert to EXT4. The only things I see in the menu is:
Motorola MILESTONE XT720 Open Recovery
Version 1.46
Created by Skrilax_CZ
Use Volume Up/Down to highlight:
Camera_Mode key to select.
Main Menu
Reboot Menu
Settings
USB Mass Storage Mode
Nandroid
Application Menu
Run Script
Apply Update
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Wipe Data / Factory Reset
Wipe Cache Partition
What am I doing wrong? The phone is still running 2.1 update 1 but it's rooted.

It looks like you're running the original OpenRecovery. You need to replace the OpenRecovery folder on the sdcard with the version from the OpenRecovery-XT720-01.zip.
I think I can see how the instructions about renaming might be confusing so I tweaked the phrasing a little bit.

Thanks for the reply Mioze7Ae but I followed exactly as your instructions. Here's what I've done:
-Flashed singapore_STR_U2_01.1E.0
-Rooted with SuperOneClick
-Extracted and transferred to SD the OpenRecovery folder, OpenRecovery.zip and the original OpenRecovery.apk file.
-Ran OpenRecovery.apk
-Install Recovery System. Install Sucess.
-Recovery Boot and that's where it boots into the old OR.
It's the same if I use the OpenRecovery folder provided by hellmonger in The XT720 XDA Special Final RC2 "Hellmonger Edition"

ranggie4 said:
Thanks for the reply Mioze7Ae but I followed exactly as your instructions. Here's what I've done:
-Flashed singapore_STR_U2_01.1E.0
-Rooted with SuperOneClick
-Extracted and transferred to SD the OpenRecovery folder, OpenRecovery.zip and the original OpenRecovery.apk file.
-Ran OpenRecovery.apk
-Install Recovery System. Install Sucess.
-Recovery Boot and that's where it boots into the old OR.
It's the same if I use the OpenRecovery folder provided by hellmonger in The XT720 XDA Special Final RC2 "Hellmonger Edition"
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Change this:
Extracted and transferred to SD the OpenRecovery folder, OpenRecovery.zip and the original OpenRecovery.apk file.
Ran OpenRecovery.apk
Install Recovery System. Install Sucess.
To this:
Transferred to SD the the original OpenRecovery.apk file.
Ran OpenRecovery.apk
Install Recovery System. Install Sucess.
Extracted and transferred to SD the new OpenRecovery folder, OpenRecovery.zip

R-D said:
Not sure what effect it even has, but the set timezone seems to be backwards ... Selecting GMT-7 runs /bin/timezone.sh GMT+7 and selecting GMT+7 runs /bin/timezone.sh GMT-7
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I think it only affects the naming of the nandroid directories, but I'll give it a look. Nice catch!

Thanks Mioze7Ae. The last instruction made it clear. It works now. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!

Mioze7Ae said:
I think it only affects the naming of the nandroid directories, but I'll give it a look. Nice catch!
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it was like this in all the versions of open recovery...
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Mioze, can you also add a wipe battery stats in your modified openrecovery? comes in handy when we flash a new rom or restore a nandroid so we dont have to use the battery calibrating app.

[TELUS T959D FASCINATE][NOT ACTIVELY MAINTAINED-last updated 04.29.13]One Stop Shop

Hi and welcome Telus Fascinate T959D Users.
The purpose of this thread was to join a few T959D users together. When I flash a ROM I usually have at least 6 posts open on XDA - on different methods, kernels, etc. So I started collecting information and organizing it here. I have been updating based on feedback and adding more and different content especially when more users found us here.
Special thanks to everyone who has helped with this thread over the past few years - and special call outs to @Matt5606, @iwebsource, @finneginsfast, @moosehead11, @Dayfid, @karmatose, @bucknetbucky.
However, please note that we the contributors take no responsibilities for your phone or anything you do to it - this is simply a collection of helpful posts to get you started and continue having conversations - they are by no means offered as full proof guides, nor do they imply a warranty of any sort.
Now on the fun stuff, but first a simple FAQ.
Q. What is the T959D and what ROMs can I use on it?
The T959D is Telus' Galaxy S phone - known as a fascinate. What is confusing is this phone has almost nothing in common with the Verizon Fascinate - in fact flashing a fascinate ROM will brick your phone. Fortunately for us, our phone is VERY close to the International Version - the i9000 or galaxysmtd. Those are the ROMs we use on this phone.
Q. Is there a place where I can get files for my phone?
Yes - all through XDA you can use i9000 compatible ROMs, Kernels, modems. As well, we have a stock pile of files available to you - as you read the OPs you will find those and how to get them.
Q. Can I brick my phone?
Yes - but from my personal experience it is very hard to do this, and you can always get a USB jig that gets you to download mode (if you are soft bricked) - load one of the stock images and you are right as rain again.
A USB jig is a small piece of modded hardware that plugs into your USB port on your phone and forces it into download mode on start up - EVEN if it is SOFT BRICKED. A necessity for flashing. Lots of 'how tos' on how to create them out there if you have a spare cord, or just order one on EBay
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=usb+jig
For me, the place to use the most caution is using Odin - when placing files into the fields ensure they in the right place (measure twice, flash once ) as that is the biggest risk to flashing your phone. I think this is the greatest risk to hard bricking your phone which I am not sure you can recover from (I have only ever soft bricked my phone in which the USB jig saved my hide).
Q. I put on an ICS/JB ROM and now my IMEI is gone? What is that and how do I get it back?
Your IMEI is the unique identifier on your phone. The number is written down behind your battery - and that is what your phone should be displaying when you go to About Phone in Settings. Something happened with ICS/JB that it sometimes gets lost. To prevent that you need to back up your EFS folder.
1. You must be rooted.
2. You must have a file explorer that has root access (root explorer or ES File Explorer - although, if using ES ensure you have enabled root access and mounted /system in the preferences.
3. Find your /EFS/ folder at root (/).
4. Copy the EFS folder. Ensure you have ALL the files and ALL the subfolders (one will your IMEI). However, there can be hidden files in here, I would not worry so much about those, simply ensure you copy over the EFS folder itself - that should do it.
5. Move this to your removable SD card. Zip it, keep it on your PC, put in dropbox, ensure you have a copy for safe keeping.
And that is it - after flashing a new ROM, if you are missing your EFS or your IMEI number if wrong, just copy back the folder, reboot, and voila!
Q. GPS sucks.
Yes, yes it does. Do a search if you are adventurous there are hardware fixes. There's also faster fix in the play store and there are files here you can load as well - but its a known issue with the Galaxy S family of phones.
Q. What should I run on my phone?
Well, that is entirely up to you. The last official firmware you can get is 2.3.3. If you like very stable and do not need to have the latest, just a stable working phone with great battery - maybe try a good gingerbread ROM like Darky's or CM7.0 - Darky's will give you that Samsung feel (and still have the right firmware for the camera).
There are literally tons of options - go to the i9000 thread and see what the latest is. Most users here in this thread are on SlimICS, SlimBeam, CM10 or CM10.1. I have been running latest (nightlies) CM10.1 for some time combined with my favourite kernel Semaphore.
If you are going to flash a new JB ROM though, I suggest as your first flash stable CM 10.0 - this will be the base of your next ROM and many ROMs such as slim recommend you flash CM first just to set things up for yourself.
Q. So what now?
Read, read, and read. Go through this thread - go through threads of the ROMs you want to install - see what users are saying about it lately. And please - come to this thread and ask questions - we have a small but friendly and very helpful community - and remember if we help you, stay active on the thread so you can help someone else.
Cheers - and happy flashing

ICS/JB ROMS from Scratch (updated May 31 2013)
THANKS to @karmatose and @Dayfid for creating an ODIN flashable 2.3.3 - this means no more KIES (yes!) and creating a fresh stock ROM - here's the steps for this procedure... (Updated September 26, 2012)
Please note that the links below provided by Karma http://t959d.karmatose.org will work BUT you will need a username and password to download the files. Karma or myself can make the login and password available to you.
1. Download the KG2 package from here - http://t959d.karmatose.org/index.php/apps/files/download/Shared/stock_roms/T959TLKG2_Gingerbread.zip
2. Extract the archive to a folder on your PC using your archive app of choice. Mine is WinRAR.
3. Open Odin3 v1.7.exe (the one that is in the ZIP file)
4. Place the PDA, CSC and PHONE and PIT files in the proper boxes. Take absolute care to make sure you don't mix them up. Ensure that repartition is ticked 'on' in this case.
5. Put phone in download mode (vol down + power from off or download jig) and connect it to the PC
6. Click start and wait just under 3 minutes. The phone will restart and you should be back to stock 2.3.3
7. If your intention was to get to stock, you're done. If you want to go to ICS/JB and you *don't* have a backup of your EFS folder, go to step 8. If you do have a backup of your EFS folder, go to step 10.
8A. If you need to backup your EFS folder (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED), you need to root the phone. Flash the Speedmod kernel with ODIN (in the PDA field). The phone will reboot and get stuck in a boot loop at this point. Pull and replace the battery and place the phone in Recovery Mode by holding VOL+ and VOL- and pressing the power button. When the screen lights up, release the power button and continue to hold the volume rocker until you see CWM Recovery. Using the Vol+ and Vol- to navigate the menu, go to the Speedmod Advanced Options menu and press the power button to select it. Choose to root your phone.
8B. (Optional) Now that you have custom recovery, would not be a bad idea to make a nandroid backup of your phone. So go to backups, and create backup from the CWM Menu.
8C. Once that is complete, go back to the root menu and reboot the phone. Pull the battery out and put the phone back into download mode. Flash the stock 2.3.3 kernel back (also in the PDA field) in Odin. The phone should now be rooted. Let it boot. Hopefully you're greeted with a lock screen
9. Install ES Explorer from play (or APK), enable Root Settings in the settings menu then navigate up to root and copy your EFS folder to your EXTERNAL_SD card. Power down the phone, remove the SD card and copy this to your PC, Google Drive and some other backup source. Don't lose this folder.
10. Installing ICS / JB - Depending on what OS you want to go to, you're going to need to grab an appropriate kernel to do so. The best option seems to be Semaphore's i9000 kernels. If you're going to flash an ICS rom, grab the 1.3.0s .tar file. If you're going to JB, grab the 2.1.0s .tar file.
11. Download your ROM of choice. i9000 versions of SlimICS/SlimBean/CM9/CM10 work on the T959D. You will also need grab the .zip version of the Semaphore kernel (ICS / JB) you're using and a Modem of your choosing. KG3 works best for me, your mileage may vary. Place the ROM, .zip version of the Semaphore kernel you're using and the ES File Explorer APK on your internal SD card.
12. Open Odin again. Put the .tar'd Semaphore kernel file you just downloaded in the PDA field, ensure Re-Partition is UNCHECKED. Put your phone in download mode, connect it to the PC and click start. In a bit more than 10 seconds, your phone should reboot itself. Pull the battery out and replace it.
13. Put the phone in Recovery Mode by holding VOL+ and VOL- and pressing the power button. Release the power button as soon as the screen turns on but keep holding VOL+ and VOL- until CWM appears. Use the VOL+/- keys to navigate, PWR button to select. Go to "Install zip from sdcard", then "choose zip from internal sdcard".
14. Follow the directions to install your ROM. CM9/10 comes in one flashable .zip file whereas SlimICS/SlimBean comes in multiple files. Consult the documentation for your ROM to get specifics on how to install it. Note that if you are installing CM10, CM10.1, Slim 3.x + that the partition layout has changed. This means you will need to flash the ROM at least 3 times - once you will get an error 7, then flash again, and then again - after that you will have latest.
15. Once the ROM is done flashing, flash the Kernel .zip you placed on your External SD card the same way you flashed the ROMs. Then flash your modem .zip. Note that if you are using an 's' version of semaphore, and a non-patched ROM like CM (Slim is already patched) you will want to flash the big mem library patch which is attached below after flashing the kernel.
16. Go back to the CWM main menu and reboot the phone. You should boot into ICS / JB at this point with no issue. It might take a bit so be patient.
17. Verify your IMEI number. Hit the Menu button on your phone and select System Settings > About Phone > Status. Look at your IMEI. If there's a lot of 0's in it, you need to replace your EFS folder. Use Oi Explorer to access your External SD card and install the ES File Explorer APK. Enable *all* the Root options in the application settings and return to the file browser. Locate your EFS folder backup on your external SD (emmc), longpress on the folder and select "Copy To". Hit the navigate up button in the dialog box and select /. Press OK twice then reboot your phone. Your IMEI should be back to normal now.
18. Enjoy the fruits of your labour and customize the heck out of your new ICS / JB rom.
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This is an alternate method from @bucknetbucky created this quick 'how to'. This will put you on stock GB and allow you to flash ICS from there.
Why start from GB? The bootloaders. When flashing from froyo you'll see lots of tips on pulling batteries and the first flash always not working - this won't happen from Gingerbread AND you'll get to keep the logo for the kernel for some added bling.
For those looking to flash from GB here is how to do it...
Get back to 2.3.3 stock
1 flash stock froyo via ODIN (tick repartition! - See the 'Essential Files' section above).
2 install samsung kies (should have this if you have this device- AND update it!)
3 update to GB using kies
Root your phone and back up EFS
Backing up EFS is vital. Essentially do this.
4. Download Super1click to root your phone and following the instructions (http://depositfiles.com/files/n0dcxce3t)
5 Install a file manager with root access and backup your efs folder by copying it to the internal sdcard then your computer (instructions in OP)
Note: this is one way to root your stock GB phone - you can also use the speedmod kernel (the version I use is older --- but works --- and is attached below) which has a root option under 'advanced' but has more steps. If you already have backed up your EFS though, you really do NOT need to do this step and skip to the steps below to flash your ICS ROM.
Finally INSTALL your ICS ROM
Now to flash the latest super duper ROMs from the super duper devs you will need to do the following...
1 copy glitch v14 kernel and the rom of your choice to your internal sdcard (The version linked below is the BEST version to accomplish this with)
http://www.box.com/s/tov06pvzkkqbmui6tcmi
2 flash via ODIN the speedmod kernel (gives you a custom recovery)
3 when it tries to boot pull the battery and then boot to recovery
4 flash the glitch kernel from recovery (again you are boot looping)
5 pull the battery and boot to glitch recovery and wipe data, clear cache and such then flash your ROM
6 copy your backed up EFS folder back to the phone to restore yout imei
Just some notes
Most ROMs will come with a compatible modem, however, if having modem issues - please see a few posts down on getting modems.
A complete list of ROMs for the I9000 by Android version can be found here (as well as kernels). Please note the update dates as that will indicate how much active support there is for the ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1837223

Gingerbread ROMs (Updated 03/11/2012)
In terms of loading GB ROMs I have had success with a few - namely Darky ROM (up to 10.4.2).
Credit to the original poster, but I always start with this how to on loading a ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=923712
I do not execute every step, but essentially use it to get to stock along with the custom voodoo kernel which will give you root and custom recovery to load your custom ROM.

ROM and Kernel TWEAKS (Updated 08/28/2012)
GPS Tweak
This how to can you help you tweak GPS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17081413
Note the multiple GPS.conf entries you can have for country (Canada) as well as region (North America).
Darky ROM tweak
When installing Darky ROM you will find the buttons for home and back no longer work. There is a simple fix for this as long as you have a root explorer (like ES File Explorer) and a text editor.
Open up /system/usr/keylayout/melfas_touchkey.kl in a text editor.
Make sure that your 'keys' look like this:
key 139 MENU
key 158 BACK
key 217 SEARCH
key 105 HOME
key 106 SEARCH
Keep VIRTUAL as part of the keys and you will still have vibration as well.
Alternatively (Thanks @finneginsfast !) you can flash 'keylayout.zip' attached below from recovery.

Flashables (Updated June 29 2013))
This is reserved for flashables such as modems and kernels.
Ultimate Kernel Cleaner
Before flashing a kernel, you should run a kernel cleaning script. Matt (THANKS @Matt5606) gave me this one - it handles cache cleaning, etc. See the attached file for ultimate kernel cleaning script.
Modems
Lots of modems out there, and get Perka's file store for a ready list (see recommended apps). My favourite for a long while has been the i9000UGKC1 modem - it has GB versions as well as ICS - just make sure you get the right one!
You can also download modems diredctly from Perkas Site (/Samsung/ICS_CM_Modems/850_Modems_CM) or the android app (available in Play). Ensure you get the right modems for your ROM or Android version.
For Gingerbread: /Samsung/I9000/Modem_850_Enabled
For ICS and JellyBean: /Samsung/ICS_CM_Modems/850_Modems_CM
@finneginsfast provided me with this graphical link to help give you an idea of what modems work where: http://soggycashew.weebly.com/modem-location-map.html
Gingerbread Kernels
Semaphore. Great kernel to run with DarkyROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112908
Glitch Kernel. Great kernel to run with CM7 or MIUI GB as its made for our model!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1315400
ICS Kernels
I run Semaphore almost exclusively - definitely a favourite.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468795
Glitch has a specialized kernel for ICS as well, but I typically do not use it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459475
JellyBean Kernels
Semaphore has a JellyBean kernel for 4.1.2 as well as 4.2.2 - its my go to kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1786220
Be sure to get the LMK app from XDA (search it) to ensure your launcher and keyboard do not die, and get Semaphore manager from the Play Store as well.

Recommend APPs (Updated 09/28/2012)
Launchers - ICS/JB
- APEX Launcher (free and paid, on Google Play)
- Nova Launcher (free and paid, on Google Play)
- Holo Launcher HD (free and paid, on Google Play)
Launchers - 2.x
- Launcher Pro (free and paid - better widgets with paid - Google Play)
- GO Launcher (totally free - lots of great supporting apps - Google Play)
- ADW (free and paid, Google Play)
- Holo Launcher (free and paid, Google Play)
Keyboards
- Swift Key X (trial and paid, Google Play)
- Swype (trial and paid, Google Play)
File Management & Files
- ES File Explorer (Free, has root explorer - Google Play)
- Perka's File Stash Free and Donate - excellent file resource for modems - Google Play)

Other Stuff
Essential Files
Before we get started wanted to make available some essential files. These are from my public dropbox folder, so I may switch it in time, but felt they should be here.
Need to get back to stock, then here is the Stock Telus Froyo 2.2. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2069701/T959TLJL3.zip
Want stock with a CWM kernel on 2.2, then here is the VooDoo Kernel http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2069701/voodoo.advanced.v666.2-20110111-21.53.tar
Remember when flashing back to stock to tick the re-partition box, and place the files as follows:
- s1_odin_20100512.pit in "PIT"
- T959TLJL3-REV03-ALL-low-CL763100.tar.md5 in "PDA"
- T959TLJL3_FROYO_Phone-CL763100.tar in "PHONE"
- SGH-T959D-CSC-TLSJL3.tar.md5 in "CSC"
Additionally, Karma has some core files he is posting as well (Thanks @karmatose !!!) and you can find those files at:
http://t959d.karmatose.org
To access the files, you will need a login. @karmatose or myself can make the login and password available to you.
Starting Fresh
Buck provided this a while back. This is recommended after many flashes and you want to start out fresh without lingering script files and other crap we're all guilty of installing/flashing
WARNING: This clears up EVERYTHING - even TB backuped programs - so if you want your TB backups, change your backup location to the REMOVABLE SD Card.
If you want to start fresh and i mean bare bones this is how i do it.
1. Remove the external sd card (the one you put in the phone)
2. Go into storage under settings and unmount then format the sd card (the partition the phone makes that you see if you do not have root)
3. Flash stock rom via odin and repartition ofcourse.
4. When you are done the phone will be like you just took it out of the box.
5. Backup the card you took out and format that. Leave it out.
6. Grab some beers and start flashing whatever you want (except the neighbors they dont like that)

Awesome thread, subscribed!
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA

Do I have to root my phone after installing GB . Or I can wait
And witch app is the better to backup the EFS folder

You need to root to back up your EFS... so for that. Then use root explorer or ES to copy that folder over to your SD and computer.
If you ES make sure turn on root explorer and mount /system.
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In Odin witch slot (PDA,PHONE,CSC,BOOTLOADER) that i put the file speedmod-kernel-k16-11 . and the other one

Pda
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there is no root option in the recovery mode after i put the speedmodkernel
nevermind lolll

I've been lookin at that procedure and you root through recovery with the speed mod kernel? I'm pretty sure you can root while on stock GB without all that hassle by just using SuperOneClick.
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Thx a lot JP for this thread!!!! . I m now part of the ICS community . Only one thing my IMEI number inst the same was its written under my battery . I copy back the EFS folder tho . Does it change something ???
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Matt5606 said:
I've been lookin at that procedure and you root through recovery with the speed mod kernel? I'm pretty sure you can root while on stock GB without all that hassle by just using SuperOneClick.
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I finally found it but thx for the feedback

If you remembered to copy your efs folder before the flash, just copy the original folder back into your phone replacing the old files and reboot. You should have your number back.
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Yeppers
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So get yourself the semaphore kernel and nova launcher and you are all set
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it did not change my IMEI numbers?? .what is that kernel do (Semaphore) and how to install it odin??

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Darky ROM tweak
When installing Darky ROM you will find the buttons for home and back no longer work. There is a simple fix for this as long as you have a root explorer (like ES File Explorer) and a text editor.
Open up /system/usr/keylayout/melfas_touchkey.kl in a text editor.
Make sure that your 'keys' look like this:
key 139 MENU
key 158 BACK
key 217 SEARCH
key 105 HOME
key 106 SEARCH
Keep VIRTUAL as part of the keys and you will still have vibration as well.
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Or you can install this zip from recovery, I think it's the same fix or at least it's what I've been using for a while.

Unlocked RC29 (CWM Backup)

Hello. I managed to untie RC29 from blocking on setting up a Google account and inserting a SIM card. The notification shade and the home button work. Changes from pure Android 1.0 RC29 are minimal.
Requirements:
SDCard 500MB+
HBOOT-0.95.0000 or 1.33.2005 (Working, but not tested in use)
RADIO-2.22.19.26i
CWM v2.5.0.7
Might work with other configurations.
How to install:
Copy the clockworkmod folder to the memory card, reboot into CWM (Power + Home), restore the backup.
When you turn it on, press the menu (this is a kind of lock screen from 2008 ).
Additions:
Preinstalled Telnet app.
Busybox app pre-installed (does not work).
built-in busybox (execute "busybox" in telnet).
Bugs:
I did not test the firmware, most likely all the standard RC29 bugs
Google Apps don't work in any way! Google has disabled them on the server side!
Download:
Update V2
Google drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WD0Xmx7feBMcK1IoPP4FGcb2Eq8LeVVE/view?usp=sharing
Archive.org mirror: click me
Attachments: see below.
This thread on Archive.org: https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/unlocked-rc29-cwm-backup.4470031/
PS. Thanks to JesusFreke thread.

v2 update
In fact, I just removed the software that didn't work, spent a couple of hours in the old XDA threads and found some useful software.
Here is his list:
Dark Keys - program to control the backlight of the keyboard (Search + L - enable / disable the backlight)
Terminal - Terminal emulator
Telnet - Telnet client
DroidSans Tweak Tool - Tweaker
DevTools - "Hidden" settings
API Demos - Phone test program
OI FM - File Manager
AndFTP - FTP client
Any Cut - Shortcut Maker
Snake game - Game (trackball control).
Built-in su (xda thread)
Built-in nano (before launching, write export TERMINFO=/etc/terminfo or run via nano.sh %filename or nothing%)
Built-in ssh, nc, sqlite3
Embedded (not all) busybox shortcuts and added to PATH /system/xbin/bb. (I had to modify boot.img, if md5 mismatch appears, flash the images via fastboot. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
I plan to rebuild the firmware as rom.zip for CWM. But it is only dreams.
You can pull out the RC29 system files through the command: cp /system /sdcard (replace system with the name of the partition).
Please report any bugs you find!
Download:
Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h18pYW_E9z6V4PL7spGxJ7KDu6ZsAST0/view?usp=sharing
Archive.org Mirror: click me
Attachments: see below.

I will purely by iricol create a ROM based on this in dsixda's kitchen
It will be a full copy of the CWM backup but it will only add the recommended Radio and installation will be done via update.zip(i.e. like all normal firmware)

Here's the promised ROM
Added radio.img(i.e. recommended radio will be flashed automatically)
Ziplagin all .apk and auto wipe when installing (I am not sure if this works so do wipe data/factory set and format /system before installing)

Ulumia said:
Here's the promised ROM
Added radio.img(i.e. recommended radio will be flashed automatically)
Ziplagin all .apk and auto wipe when installing (I am not sure if this works so do wipe data/factory set and format /system before installing)
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Hello! It is perfectly. Unfortunately, I can't check right now, but I hope everything works. Thanks for the post.

Ulumia said:
Here's the promised ROM
Added radio.img(i.e. recommended radio will be flashed automatically)
Ziplagin all .apk and auto wipe when installing (I am not sure if this works so do wipe data/factory set and format /system before installing)
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Thaks for that ROM. But ca you return lock screen?
Sadly ypass google accaunt login screen by opening launcher app removing lock screen))

AudiFan875 said:
Thaks for that ROM. But ca you return lock screen?
Sadly ypass google accaunt login screen by opening launcher app removing lock screen))
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Lockscreen is still here, no?