Root Clockwork

[ggt1_02]

Ok, so here is what I did. I flashed clockworkmod as instructed in this post, Clockworkmod installation how to for windows / *nix. Had to flash it twice to get it to take but it did take, I was able to access clockwork and run a backup. Awesome. I then realized that I lost all haptic feedback and vibration, not so awesome.

Then I read about this clockwork not being compatible with dl09 in this thread Rooting the Fascinate Regardless of OS Version, and downloaded and flashed the .tar file as provided by OMJ in post #25.

Upon reboot I had haptic and vibrate so I was happy, I then cold booted into recovery and tried to access clockwork so I could run a backup and when I attempted to apply the .zip I get the ! in a triangle with the green dude. It sits for a few minutes then attempts to install from sd card and I end up with this message...

E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.

I was rooted prior to flashing clockwork using one click if that helps.

Oh masters of the Fascinate where have I veered from the path?

Here is what my Odin screen looked like after flashing.

 

[nklenchik]

Do you have the update.zip folder on your SD card?

 

[ggt1_02]

Do you have the update.zip folder on your SD card?

Yes, I tried the one in the XDA post and the one that OMJ posted just in case.

 

[spollock]

Same happens here. I saw a thread on it, seems it happens often when the DL09 was installed via OTA.

So now, until I move to something else, I have to do a quick flash of CW and then boot right into it or something on DL09 messes with the .zip.

Just another verizon annoyance.

Edit: Here is the verbiage from Adrynalyn's post at XDA:

Note to Stock Users​

I have found that the stock Samsung kernel is very sneaky and replaces clockwork on the next reboot...it seems to be most common with those who have updated using Verizon's OTA updates. Odin users usually do not see the issue and hence, was tough to track down.
So to alleviate this, please add an extra option to your list of things to do. On FIRST boot into clockwork recovery, please flash your appropriate kernel of choice. For simplicity, I have added a rather plain kernel (non-voodoo) for those who may want to flash their choice of kernel later. This must be done for those who have this problem, no matter if clockwork is red or green.

Kernel download
http://www.mediafire.com/?qzcq15423z9i1g7

 

[Fynx]

What is the different between red and green cwr? I can only get into cwr via the update.zip file on my SD after OTA (DL09). I have not pushed ODIN again, but will try later.

 

[nitsuj17]

What is the different between red and green cwr? I can only get into cwr via the update.zip file on my SD after OTA (DL09). I have not pushed ODIN again, but will try later.

Red recovery is the voodoo specific clockwork recovery...,you get it by flashing a voodoo kernel and it eliminates the need to manually apply the update.zip

Green recovery is nonvoodoo

 

[ggt1_02]

This place is awesome, hopefully I can pay all this help forward someday. spollok thank you for finding this!!! I was planning on starting my fix it search at XDA tommorrow. It only took about 5 minutes to flash the kernel he provided, and all is working fine now.

 

[saps]

This place is awesome, hopefully I can pay all this help forward someday. spollok thank you for finding this!!! I was planning on starting my fix it search at XDA tommorrow. It only took about 5 minutes to flash the kernel he provided, and all is working fine now.

It really is isnt it. Knowledge is power. This place is full of great friendly people with helpful ideas. Glad you're all ok now

 

[exzacklyright]

I'm getting this error too. I'm just not sure how to flash this kernel so I can get on with the rooting :[

any help?

 

[nitsuj17]

I'm getting this error too. I'm just not sure how to flash this kernel so I can get on with the rooting :[

any help?

This doesn't have anything to do with root particularly...im going to assume you just mean the whole customization process.

Make sure to put a custom kernel (like the one adryn links in his op) on your sdcard....then the first time you boot into cwr just install that kernel...,and you are gtg and wont loose cwr on the next boot

 

[exzacklyright]

I flashed the cwm package in odin via pda but when applying update.zip I get the
vetification error

 

[ggt1_02]

I flashed the cwm package in odin via pda but when applying update.zip I get the
vetification error

Which cwm package are you using. I was successful using the one in the xda link with the kernal provided in reply #4 of this topic. I had to flash it two or three times for it to take though.

 

[exzacklyright]

Which cwm package are you using. I was successful using the one in the xda link with the kernal provided in reply #4 of this topic. I had to flash it two or three times for it to take though.

I was just using one it omj's thread but I tried one at xda too. I downloaded that kernel but ready have no idea how to use it. All I did was put it into the root of the sdcard

 

[ggt1_02]

I was just using one it omj's thread but I tried one at xda too. I downloaded that kernel but ready have no idea how to use it. All I did was put it into the root of the sdcard

Once I installed CWM I was able to boot into CWM. I followed the instructions on this post HOW TO: Flash Voodoo Kernels and more... <LOOK HERE FIRST. Make sure you run a backup first!!! Hope this helps.

 

[exzacklyright]

Once I installed CWM I was able to boot into CWM. I followed the instructions on this post HOW TO: Flash Voodoo Kernels and more... <LOOK HERE FIRST. Make sure you run a backup first!!! Hope this helps.

yeah.. my problem is I can't apply update.zip .. hence I can't get into cwm recovery. I get the verification error.

 

[nitsuj17]

yeah.. my problem is I can't apply update.zip .. hence I can't get into cwm recovery. I get the verification error.

have you manually tried to apply it....remember to use the home key and not the power button in stock recovery

 

[coper_nicus]

I am having the same problem with update.zip. please help. verification error and I can't get into cvm recovery. I read somewhere that there is a different update.zip to use if you have the OTM dl09... exzacklyright and I have the same issue.

 

[exzacklyright]

mmm I'm not sure what you mean by manually. All I did was put it in the root of the sd card. Load into stock recovery than apply update.zip Not sure what to do.

 

[nitsuj17]

mmm I'm not sure what you mean by manually. All I did was put it in the root of the sd card. Load into stock recovery than apply update.zip Not sure what to do.

thats what i meant by manually

 

[coper_nicus]

I think it has something to that new maintenance update VZW rolled out last week. any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[exzacklyright]

Adrynalyn's post at XDA:
I have found that the stock Samsung kernel is very sneaky and replaces clockwork on the next reboot...it seems to be most common with those who have updated using Verizon's OTA updates. Odin users usually do not see the issue and hence, was tough to track down.
So to alleviate this, please add an extra option to your list of things to do. On FIRST boot into clockwork recovery, please flash your appropriate kernel of choice. For simplicity, I have added a rather plain kernel (non-voodoo) for those who may want to flash their choice of kernel later. This must be done for those who have this problem, no matter if clockwork is red or green.

Kernel download
DJ05_DL09_kernel.zip

I thought it was but who knows.
http://www.mediafire.com/?qzcq15423z9i1g7

 

[coper_nicus]

modified fascinate root instructions



Modified CWMrecovery for Odin (DJ05/DL09) Plus new root instructions - Droid Forum - Verizon Droid & the Motorola Droid Forum



this is a quote from that link


update.zip to use with clockwork (goes on base of sd card)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2056318/update.zip

If this update.zip gives you trouble, please get it from the source. You will need to rename this file to update.zip.
http://koush.tandtgaming.com/recover...-fascinate.zip

 

[Crucial]

If you rebooted once after initially pushing CWM to your phone via Odin, you'll need to push CWM to your phone again. This time hold the volume buttons and power button down before you put the battery back in. This should boot you immediately into CWM.

Then run the update.zip.

Then install/flash the new kernel.

Only then can you boot into your phone and still have CWM work properly on the next boot.

 

[exzacklyright]

If you rebooted once after initially pushing CWM to your phone via Odin, you'll need to push CWM to your phone again. This time hold the volume buttons and power button down before you put the battery back in. This should boot you immediately into CWM.

Then run the update.zip.

Then install/flash the new kernel.

Only then can you boot into your phone and still have CWM work properly on the next boot.

ah makes more sense. Maybe I was putting in the battery or something. I'll try that when I get home.

 

[PSkeptic]

You can avoid getting Clockwork overwritten by the stock recovery by doing the following after rooted (Immediately):

* Re-mount the /system filesystem rw
* moving /system/etc/install-recovery.sh to either your SD card (As a backup), or renaming it to something else.