Phone wont do anything after clicking start in Odin

[yash78]

So i was using the Cf-root method download the CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEU_KE7-v4.0-CWM4.zip

Put the phone in download mode. Opened Odin clicked PDA and clicked the Tar file downloaded . Clicked start however nothing happens.
get this message in odin- <OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)

But the phoen scree has the same download mode picture for like 15 mminutes and never reboots?

 

[steslatt]

When you connect the phone to the pc do you get the yellow box under ID:COM ?

 

[yash78]

what is ID:COM?

 

[yash78]

Never mind just saw it..But no it doesnt turn yellow

Edit : It turned yellow after using a different usb cable to the one supplied :O

Anyway now that is done..Im assuming im rooted? What are things i can do now ?

 

[steslatt]

Glad you got it sorted. You should now have 2 new apps called CWM and super user. Go into cwm and you will be prompted for root access, press allow. That will just confirm you are rooted.
Things you can do now rooted are:
Remove system apps eg readers hub etc
Over/underclock your cpu
Install other roms and much more

 

[yash78]

Hey mate, i just downloaded titanium back and its backing up all my data. So umm once i install a new ROM(plan to use villainROM due to a large no of positive reviews) it still possible to use the unrooting method posted in the sticky yes?.
Also villain rom only works on KF2 ,do i just flash the kernal onto that? or i do need to change the firmware or something as well?

2) l know this might sound stupid but what exactly is a rom/what does it do?

3)Finally,how do i kill those apps?

You help is greatly appreciated.

 

[steslatt]

Yes you will be able to unroot and return to standard samsung firmware.
Villain rom is based on KF2 firmware so it doesn't matter what version of firmware you are coming from just follow the guide and it will be updated for you.
A rom is like an operating system for your phone like windows for your pc if you know what I mean.
Kill what apps? Readers hub and other system apps?

 

[yash78]

So just to clarify im on KF2 kernel but on ke7 firmware..Do i need to use odin and get on to kf2 firmware before i do villainrom?

Thanks for be so help full mate Appreciated

 

[steslatt]

No you can now flash villain rom when I say based on KF2 what I mean is they have used KF2 firmware and added/taken bits so everything you need is in the rom. There is an optional flash after you have flashed villain rom to update the modem but this is optional. I ran villain rom fine without the updated modem. I recently flashed the modem and have not noticed any difference so its up to you but it is recommended.

 

[yash78]

Cheers mate downloading villainrom now,shall let you know how i go. Btw any cool tricks that can be done with it?

 

[yash78]

And yes i was talking abotu freezing stuff like readers hub etc how do i do that?

 

[steslatt]

I recommend downloading vrtweaks when you have villain rom. It contains lots of tweaks for apps and the rom itself including addin the google talk app with video chat.
(updated) VillainTweaks v1.3.1 (29/May))

To get rid of system apps I used titanium backup, I think you need the paid version to freeze apps. I just uninstalled them instead. Go into titanium backup, press the backup/restore tab at the top middle, find the app you dont want, press it then uninstall or freeze whichever you want to do.

 

[yash78]

Wow all the crpappy apps are gone..Any idea how to get all my apps back ie from the back up i made?

 

[steslatt]

Open titanium backup, press menu then batch, run restore all apps and it should start prompting you to install apps. You may need to tick install apps from unknown sources in application settings.

 

[yash78]

Aha! cheers bro! So now this Modem I looked up the XDA thread regarding villain rom .

Step 3 - Updating CF-ROOT Kernel

Now you are on VillainRom you will need to update the kernel to match the rom. At the time of writing this is the KF2 kernel (but check in IRC or on the rom post if your not sure). This time you will want to keep this as a .zip file.

First of all, install VRTweaks from http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/sh...v1.3.1-(29-May), and install it. You should now install the Symlink fix, and reboot the phone.

Place the CF-ROOT .zip file onto your phone and then open the "CWM" app, once open go to "flash kernel" and point it to that .zip file.

The phone will reboot.

STEP 4 (OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED) - UPDATE MODEM

Download the reccomended modem from the rom thread this will be a tar.md5 file DO NOT RENAME IT (it may be in a .zip, if so extract it)

Put your phone into download mode and open Odin.

Click "PHONE" and guide it to the tar.md5 file

Press Start

Phone will reboot and your done

DOnt quite get step 3? Am i meant to dot it?..ie update the kernel to match the ROM ( i was already on Kf2 kernel)
Step 4 where can i get this recomended modem?

 

[yash78]

Getting better and better at this stuff

 

[steslatt]

I skipped step 3. You can find the modem here in the 2nd post
http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/s...ainROM-1.4-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-XXKF2-Base

 

[yash78]

Swype wont work

 

[steslatt]

Are you using the swype keyboard still? Go into settings, language and keyboard, input method, then select swype keyboard

 

[yash78]

I skipped step 3. You can find the modem here in the 2nd post
[ROM] VillainROM 1.4 for Samsung Galaxy S II - XXKF2 Base

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cheers

 

[yash78]

Are you using the swype keyboard still? Go into settings, language and keyboard, input method, then select swype keyboard

Thats the thing it aint there. I restored it from titanium then i click sqype from keboardd.But it keeps crashing and telling me to force close

 

[steslatt]

You restored it from titanium backup? That shouldnt be required as it comes with the rom. All I can suggest is if you want it that bad, flash the rom again and it should be there but you will have to remove your unwanted apps again. Could it be you removed it by mistake?

 

[yash78]

You restored it from titanium backup? That shouldnt be required as it comes with the rom. All I can suggest is if you want it that bad, flash the rom again and it should be there but you will have to remove your unwanted apps again. Could it be you removed it by mistake?

Aha! I had to install swype from VRT tweaks

 

[Mitch121]

When you connect the phone to the pc do you get the yellow box under ID:COM ?

I have the same issue as the OP at the moment. The box hasn't turned yellow. I haven't done anything with the phone since pressing start. Am I safe to remove the USB cable and try a different one. Also what do I do if I can't get the box to turn yellow?

 

[ironass]

I have the same issue as the OP at the moment. The box hasn't turned yellow. I haven't done anything with the phone since pressing start. Am I safe to remove the USB cable and try a different one. Also what do I do if I can't get the box to turn yellow?

Hello and welcome to Android Forums Mitch121

What are you trying to do in Odin... flash firmware or root your phone?