Root Problems with Rooting/flashing ROMs

Chongman said:

So yesterday I finally formatted my phone to get rid of the file transfer problem.
I'm running stock 2.2, so it wouldn't verify the .zip update. had to do one of the 'One-Click-Roots'
Root worked, installed superuser.
Ended up skipping the 'restore to stock firmware' because I couldn't get it to work.
Then afterwards I tried to install the clockworks program then launch serendipity. but of course it told me the signature failed.
So I look into the firmware restorer. The file I downloaded was extremely small and I assumed I had to DL the FW seperately, couldn't find it. Downloaded a packaged one, and it didn\t work. the process just failed once my phone was in DL mode. So what am I doing wrong?

running off this guide
[GUIDE] How to Install a custom ROM - xda-developers

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Wreckoncile said:

I'm having a bit of a problem. I flashed to Cognition 4.3 last night. When I went to restore in Titanium Backup, I accidentally hit restore missing apps and ALL system data. Now, I'm having issues with force closes on a lot of applications (texting, Android system when trying to assign custom ringtones, etc). Is there any way to remedy this without a master clear and new flash?

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sethjamto said:

Odin, Master Clear, and start over is the only way, but WELL worth it!

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Wreckoncile said:

I thought so. I won't need to flash stock ROM and then reflash Cog 4.3 though since I'm sticking with the Cog 4.3 right? Just need to master clear and restore missing apps and data?

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Chongman said:

Well I never opened the ZIP file myself, my phone did I did have to change every zip file to 'update.zip' except for serendipity.
Since I have 2.2 was it okay to skip the downgrade? if not how do i do it

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