[REF] Gingerbread Starter - Simple Gingerbread installation method for Froyo users

[SDeba]

Briefing​

So, I've realised that in every single Gingerbread ROM thread, the developers are writing that to install their ROM you must be on Ginger or you have to flash whole XXJVK ROM via ODIN (about 150MB to download), if you're using any kind of Froyo now. When I was doing new version of my DebusROM, I've invited simple method to install the needed bootloaders and kernel with CWM.

How it works?​

Method is simple. You just need to flash a small 8MB file via ODIN. It will flash Primary Bootloader, Secondary Bootloader (needed for Gingerbread) and the kernel with CWM recovery. The next step is to flash the ROM you want. It is much faster and light weight method than flashing the WHOLE JVK Gingerbread. It was tested by me in a few circumstances and It works!

Download​

There is one version available, which is the most stable and safe one.

Gingerbread Starter with SpeedMOD K13E [DOWNLOAD]

ODIN version 1.7 [DOWNLOAD]

INSTALLATION​

First of all, I'm not responsible for any black scenarios. This thing flashes bootloader, if it fails it means you have trouble. But don't worry it shouldn't

1. Download the right version from section above
2. Reboot your phone into Download mode
3. Connect your phone to computer
4. Run ODIN
5. Select Gingerbread_Starter_KERNEL_ODIN.tar.md5 as a PDA file in ODIN
6. Check the "Phone Bootloader Update" checkbox
7. Click Start
8. Wait until phone reboots and make it reboot into Recovery
9. Flash your Gingerbread ROM
10. Simple, isn't it?

Below, this is how should look ODIN before flash

CREDITS​

Visit my ROM thread - DebusROM thread

Thanks hardcore for his great kernels. Just visit the SpeedMOD thread.

 

[agha123]

thanks!!

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[rabak]

could you make it abit more clear which checkboxes should be checked in odin?
thanks
maybe screenshot would help...

 

[okpc]

So basically install the 8mb file via Odin then straight to even custom rom, darky ect... ?

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[iqtidar]

lets say i have updated to MIUI RC6 GB v2.3.3 how do i update to other GB rom( samsung's GB/custom GB rom)? do i need to flash to stock or do I simply use the recovery mode and flash from there? i cant access download mode btw..

 

[everlethal]

It should work with any custom rom, right?

 

[TerraBuzz]

So this is also answered my question so far about what the 'Update Phone Bootloader' tickbox use for...

 

[blorro]

Gingerbread Starter with SpeedMOD K13E [DOWNLOAD]
Version worked fine, until i chose to ext4 convert, boot loop. Stuck on Galaxy S screen.

Seems like a nice Rom anyhow, very nice !

 

[lgsshedden]

what a great help! really simplifies things and keeps Odin to a small quick step.

 

[davidis57]

Nice idea

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[_george]

Nice thread. Makes it fast to go straight to a custom rom

 

[fairyshacker]

Can this process done from eclair..

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[daemon73]

Great work man, worked like a charm on my sgs 2.2.1

 

[darixtorento]

while flashing bootloader, if it fails what can I do?
will I be able to fix this?

 

[gursud]

Will this work on custom roms. To be precise I am on ultimate ROM. Can I use this file.

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[zoro33]

Odin shows the error: MD5 hash value is invalid...

 

[darixtorento]

please help me this is important!!!!!!!!!

while flashing bootloader, if it fails what can I do?
will I be able to fix this?

 

[daemon73]

Will this work on custom roms. To be precise I am on ultimate ROM. Can I use this file.

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I've been using this method to flash this rom on a custom rom without a problem.

 

[zoro33]

please help me this is important!!!!!!!!!

while flashing bootloader, if it fails what can I do?
will I be able to fix this?

The same problem here, I'm on the screen with phone - ! - PC.
Please help!

Edit: second re-flashing of the kernel was successful...

 

[SDeba]

could you make it abit more clear which checkboxes should be checked in odin?
thanks
maybe screenshot would help...

Yes, I'll made screens and I'll post them today

So basically install the 8mb file via Odin then straight to even custom rom, darky ect... ?

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Yes, but remember -to any GINGERBREAD based custom ROM.

lets say i have updated to MIUI RC6 GB v2.3.3 how do i update to other GB rom( samsung's GB/custom GB rom)? do i need to flash to stock or do I simply use the recovery mode and flash from there? i cant access download mode btw..

If you're on MIUI i think you have the right bootloaders, but I'm not sure If no, just flash Gingerbread Starter and you'll have it done

It should work with any custom rom, right?

It's absolutely true

Can this process done from eclair..

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Rather not. I though that Eclair has different partitioning system.

while flashing bootloader, if it fails what can I do?
will I be able to fix this?

You MUST check if Download Mode works or not, and if you can boot into recovery or not If Download mode works just flash bootloaders once again via ODIN, then flash ROM via Recovery. If recovery works, flash the ROM.

Will this work on custom roms. To be precise I am on ultimate ROM. Can I use this file.

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Yes, you can.

Odin shows the error: MD5 hash value is invalid...

Try downloading file again.

The same problem here, I'm on the screen with phone - ! - PC.
Please help!

Check if you can boot into Download Mode or Recovery Mode and contact me on PM. I'll help you