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I'm posting this section before and after the procedure to update, since so many people are still asking about FC's.
If, after completing the upgrade, you are in a force close loop:
1) Boot into recovery and do a clear cache to fix FC issues. --> Thanks to the member with the cool username:
killahamsammich.
2) If that doesn't work try a Wipe Data/Factory Reset in recovery mode.
3) Still not working: Try using ODIN to flash
DL09.tar.md5 and then go through the upgrade steps again. If you need them, there are specific steps on how to flash DL09 in post #4 below.
4) Still Force Closing? Do
this.
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Now here's how to upgrade to Froyo using CWR GREEN
Notes before you begin:
The absolute safest way to proceed is to start with a factory reseted device with no 3rd party apps installed or Voodoo Lag Fix. That is the state my phone was in as I was writing this procedure. Based on numerous posts, If you don't do this, there's a good chance you'll end up at the top of this post between the *'s. I'm also reading issues people are having when restoring data from backup programs. I'm not telling you to not do this, but just be aware of this. I always start clean. If you have used ODIN in the past, and have experience using it, you will breeze through many of these steps. I'm pretty specific for those who are new to all of this. It's worth repeating: if you have Voodoo, I would remove it. If you don't know what Voodoo is, it's unlikely that you have it. You will also need to install the
Samsung Drivers before continuing. This procedure is not Mac compatible. Last but not least, no question is a stupid question, regardless of your skill level. There are no shortage of helpful and experienced members in this thread, and there are certified Android Central junkies (those of us with badges next to our names) that are here to help. I know you'd do anything right now for me to stop talking, so here it is:
Please follow these steps explicitly:
1.) Download these 3 files & place them on your SD Card:
update.zip,
new_cwm.zip,
DL30.zip.
2.) Download this file to your PC:
CWMRecovery_DJ05_DL09.tar.md5
3.) If you do not have ODIN (or if you don't know what that is), download the attached zipped ODIN file and extract ODIN file to your PC's desktop.
4.) If your phone is plugged into your computer, unplug it now.
5.) If your phone is not powered down, power it down now.
6.) Remove battery from phone.
7.) Launch ODIN on PC.
8.) Plug USB cable into phone.
9.) Press and hold the volume-down key.
10.) Plug your Fascinate into the computer via USB cable.
You should now see a gigantic yellow triangle and your phone will be in download mode. You can now release the volume key.
11.) Click on the PDA button in ODIN
Triple check that you pushed the PDA button. Do NOT click the Phone button prior to continuing to step 11. If you choose Phone, you will have bought your Fascinate a one-way ticket to hell.
12.) Choose the CWMRecovery_DJ05_DL09.tar.md5 you downloaded in step 2 above & click the Start button.
13.) Phone will power down when finished.
14.) Remove USB cable.
15.) Reinsert battery.
16.) Press & hold the volume up and down buttons at the same time. Do not let go. Now press and hold the power button. You will see the Samsung logo display, disappear, and then reappear. Now let go of all buttons.
17.) You will now see a blue menu.
For the following: volume buttons to select & home button to enter at the end of each step.
18.) Select apply "sdcard:update.zip"
19.) You should now see a green menu (CWR Green)
For the following: volume buttons to select and power button to enter at the end of each step.
20.) Select "install zip from SD card"
21.) Select "choose zip from SD card"
22.) Select "new_cwm.zip"
23.) In about 30 seconds - or less - you will see CWR green again.
24.) Select "go back"
25.) Select "advanced"
26.) Select "reboot recovery"
27.) You will now see a blue menu again.
For the following: volume buttons to select & home button to enter at the end of each step.
28.) Select apply "sdcard:update.zip"
29.) You will be back to CWR green again.
For the following: volume buttons to select and power button to enter at the end of each step.
30.) Select "install zip from sdcard"
31.) Select "zip from sdcard"
32.) Select "DL30.zip"
33.) Select "Yes Install DL30.zip"
When finished -- the phone will reboot and you will have Froyo.
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Once again....
If, after completing the upgrade, you are in a force close loop:
1) Boot into recovery and do a Wipe Cache.
2) If that doesn't work try a Wipe Data/Factory Reset in recovery mode.
3) Still not working: Try using ODIN to flash
DL09.tar.md5 and then go through the upgrade steps again.
4) Still Force Closing? Do
this.
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***Credits***
punk.kaos in the
XDA forums for posting the DL30 Froyo Build.
AC Adviser
Adrynalyne for hosting and posting the recovery files.
AC Member
killahamsammich for recommending and testing this method.