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Root Instructions on how to Install CM7 ROM onto you're Samsung Vibrant

ADTdeveloper

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Instructions:

First time flashing CyanogenMod 7 to the Samsung Vibrant, or coming from another ROM?

  • Root the device and install ClockworkMod Recovery.
  • Perform a NANDroid backup of your current ROM.
  • Format the system, data & cache partitions of your device.
  • Perform a factory reset.
  • Flash CyanogenMod.
  • Optional: Install the Google Apps addon package.
ClockworkMod Instructions:

This guide assumes the Samsung Vibrant already has Android 2.2 build UVKB5 already installed on it. If the Samsung Vibrant already has ClockworkMod Recovery installed, skip this section.
Warning: Installing a custom recovery image on the Samsung Vibrant will void the warranty.

  1. Download Cmenard's OverStock kernel with ClockworkMod Recovery, the Heimdall Suite:
    • Cmenards's OverStock Kernel with ClockworkMod Recovery: download md5: ecd3c2335a90ef93bc1b6b6514386c8e
    • Windows:
      • Heimdall Suite 1.1.1: download NOTE: The Heimdall Suite requires the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package installed on the computer, which can be downloaded here.
    • Ubuntu 32bit:
    • Ubuntu 64bit:
    • Mac OS X:
    NOTE: The source code for the Heimdall Suite is available on Github.
  2. Windows ONLY:
    1. Power off the Samsung Vibrant and connect the microUSB to the computer but not the Samsung Vibrant.
    2. Boot the Samsung Vibrant into download mode by holding down Volume Up & Volume Down while connecting the USB to it.
    3. Run the included zadig.exe in the drivers folder of the Heimdall Suite.
    4. From the menu, choose Options
 
I give this rom a 2 out of 5. I have flashed this rom om my vibrant and it ran OK but I guess I am a picky person when it comes to roms. I will state that the auto brightness dosen't work and the GPS is still alittly buggy but all in all its a stable rom if those issues where fixed I think I might install it again
 
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