Maybe soon I'll try it, once I overcome my fear of bricking! I'm one of those chicks who will follow the directions word for word, but inevitably leave out a backslash or a colon and totally screw things up, even though I think I've done everything EXACTLY as it should be. It's Murphy's Law. I'm a Murphy. That guy totally interferes with my life!
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Root Its here!!!! 2.2 froyo for samsung transform (by Solust)
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[TheAndroid]
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Understanding how to do something turns into the knowledge of understanding how it happens eventually. You'll be able to read something and know what it is right away! And also, if you have a lot of time, I'd look into studying in Linux's Android Code course, I think you would do absolutely amazing with that course, given you have free time and know how to follow directions, I think you could really benefit the SDX and Transform community! Think about it
sinisterdexter
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ok you rockstarrs, you. Thank you to Vamps..
now, that said, i cannot get this froyo instal to work. ive followed the instructions, but when i get to the "apply zip from sd card" part, theres no file ther e to choose at that prompt. just a blank, empty and lonely looking white bar. what have i done wrong? im eager to be running this badboy, and im such a proud member of the rooted android and transform communtiy. (power to us) and seriously, vamps, you are billy badass for rocking this. we owe you big time. i love my rooted. everytime i need a tether, there i am. so much more power, so much more control. so much more advantage. cant wait for the future. help me thru this one guys.. thanks for your patience. first day on the forum, first time poster.
now, that said, i cannot get this froyo instal to work. ive followed the instructions, but when i get to the "apply zip from sd card" part, theres no file ther e to choose at that prompt. just a blank, empty and lonely looking white bar. what have i done wrong? im eager to be running this badboy, and im such a proud member of the rooted android and transform communtiy. (power to us) and seriously, vamps, you are billy badass for rocking this. we owe you big time. i love my rooted. everytime i need a tether, there i am. so much more power, so much more control. so much more advantage. cant wait for the future. help me thru this one guys.. thanks for your patience. first day on the forum, first time poster.
[TheAndroid]
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TMake sure that in the root (AKA not hidden ina folder) of the SD card that you made 1 folder, SDX and then 3 folders inside SDX, Update, Recovery and zip. You need these folders, and being more specific I think you need to make a zip folder to put Froyo in.. Oh and Guys There has been an update to the build of Froyo. Vampirefo made a new kernel that supports Bluetooth and Wifi, make sure you update that.Also FroyoRC2 is now the newest build for Froyo, Ill upload the new links and include a new guide that I will keep updated for all you guys.
sinisterdexter
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yessir, this i has done. even went so far at to make all lowercase. i used a mac to download these files.. maybe that? i also went back and checked to make sure the files were not corrupted, or damaged, or incomplete. they are fine... still confused. thans for you attention in this matter, theandroid
[TheAndroid]
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Anytime, but I would just suggest to re-download the file, make sure its in its appropriate folder, and named correctly just one more time. Wanna try that first?
[TheAndroid]
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Give me a link, Ill give you credit in my new guide which is almost entirely based off yours, just with updated links.
I used your guide when I rooted my phone. It was pure genius. Anyone who does due dilligence before they root their phone will see the history and eventually be led to your thread. Not that it makes plagarism right, but I knew it was your guide. If you are ever in the Jacksonville area, I'd love to buy you a beer. Great technical writing.
[TheAndroid];2241911 said:
Guide to Flashing Vampirefo Transform Kernel and Recovery
It's not just about that, though. As a 'publisher' Android Forums has a duty to ensure that all sources are credited up-front whenever possible. Our members come here looking for information, and we owe it to them to ensure that information is clearly attributable.
Anyway, it looks like this was merely a well-intentioned mistake that's being corrected in an adult manner. Thanks to everyone for that.
[TheAndroid]
Android Enthusiast
Title seems a little um... you could say misleading... Atleast Solust is getting his credit.
Much (... read All ...) of the Froyo portion of the guide listed here was copied from my original post on SDX:
Froyo
I don't really care about credit as I did no work other than writing out a step by step list with as much detail as I could. I would however like to clarify that the original version of this guide (at the time) gave due credit to all who worked on it.
This is Vampirefo's build and if anyone should get credit for doing anything on it, it should be him. zrmxp8 did moderate work fixing the portrait/landscape orientation of the phone and was the one to upload what was then the latest version of the build.
The most current version (FroyoRC2.zip and 2.7 Kernel as of Feb 6th) was created solely by Vampirefo.
Froyo
I don't really care about credit as I did no work other than writing out a step by step list with as much detail as I could. I would however like to clarify that the original version of this guide (at the time) gave due credit to all who worked on it.
This is Vampirefo's build and if anyone should get credit for doing anything on it, it should be him. zrmxp8 did moderate work fixing the portrait/landscape orientation of the phone and was the one to upload what was then the latest version of the build.
The most current version (FroyoRC2.zip and 2.7 Kernel as of Feb 6th) was created solely by Vampirefo.
[TheAndroid]
Android Enthusiast
Don't worry, this topic is now in the trash, and you have been given credit in my new thread with updated links.
sinisterdexter
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So, I tried to install this 2.2 again. Same prob as before (when supposed to shoose froyo zip file,there's no file to choose,just a blank bar) I have re downloaded these files,doudle and triplechecked the files,and the folders,and their names are right. The sdx folder is in sd root menu,and it must be in right place,bc the backup file is being placed into the "restore"folder I had created...... I really wanna play with the cool kids
. Thanks in advance for the assists. I am really good at following directions,and I am learning A LOT from going thru this process,familiarizing myself with the console,and becomming comfortable with the idea of diy.
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. Thanks in advance for the assists. I am really good at following directions,and I am learning A LOT from going thru this process,familiarizing myself with the console,and becomming comfortable with the idea of diy.
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[TheAndroid]
Android Enthusiast
Any chance we could convince you to try all this with a PC? D:
sinisterdexter
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Is this really a real issue? Pc or mac? I roooted with a mac. I'm gonna go ahead and do this with a pc,I'm really only interested in a result here, but I'm concerned about future issues with similar situations. Why should thiss be a. Different case? Is there a program for mac to make these processes more compliant? Sdx for mac? I know that som roms needto be handled differently by mac, as well as apk file transfers... if I had an explaiination I could bridge the gap into better understanding. Thanks again theandroid
[TheAndroid]
Android Enthusiast
Well with the whole Mac vs. PC thing, I'm taking a shot in the dark. I truly will never trust a Mac because it tends to have issues getting along with other software that it doesn't like. Not to mention I am insanely anti-closed-source. But getting back on topic, when your done doing over all this with a PC, post back your result.
[TheAndroid]
Android Enthusiast
Woah dude, if you used this guide you have a very outdated Froyo build. I hope you used the items I have in my recent guide.
http://androidforums.com/samsung-tr...how-install-froyo-your-transform-updated.html
And SDX is up, Hotspot remover is there and all.
Froyo port ROM and Hotspot remover [UPDATED 2/10/11]
just rooted and upgraded my wifes samsung transform to 2.2.Thanks so much every one shes gonna love it, question though i downloaded titanium back up and backed evrey thing up but couldnt figure out how to restore all apps.i just went and redownloaded them all. Was i suppose to go back into recovery mode and do it that way?But any way thanks again for the guide and links you made it super easy. Will be upgrading friends transform tommorow.
Upgraded friends transform to 2.2 but browser wouldnt work so tryed to restore with out flashing back(if thats what iI was suppose to do).Can't get back to 2.2 or 2.1 what should I do to get the phone working again? When i reboot to system it just never loads. Can get to recovery mode though.
Any help will be appriciated thanks
Any help will be appriciated thanks
problem solved greatttttt eveything is lovley over here in 2.2 land.I'm on rc1 is the new port rom really that much better or whats the most current?
thanks guys will definatly be doing some advertiseing for your genius thanks for the rom, kernal, and guides. I really feel like I learnd alot about android OS and my phones thanks again look forward to whats in store for the future
thanks guys will definatly be doing some advertiseing for your genius thanks for the rom, kernal, and guides. I really feel like I learnd alot about android OS and my phones thanks again look forward to whats in store for the future
Official 2.2 update within the next 4 days... http://community.sprint.com/baw/message/271321#271321
