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[HOW TO] Flash Froyo without loosing downgradability and keeping cam flash

Thought I'd better post this before everyone flashes these sbfs and looses downgradability (is that a word?)
So as you may have worked out this process is if you have never flashed a non downgradable .sbf i.e you have never flashed 2.51 eclair or the 2.2 GB/US 2.2 froyo. If you flashed these then this won't work for you and youve lost downgrability.
Follow the process below, This works with the TMobile US and The GB 3.4.2 Firmwares.
It may seem long winded, but it is the only way to get it running with everything working ok and still downgradable/able to flash other .sbf, most notably the cam flash working 100% - fully sync'd and no greeny blue tinge to it.
Need the Chinese 2.2 release – Download Here
Need the system.img nandroid and boot/devtree.sbf – Download here
Also now added the GB system image+md5 - the one that racca added in the original thread. Download hear
• Flash the Chinese .sbf by RSD lite
• Once booted root via superoneclick http://bit.ly/gUzV19 then reboot (make site debugging on)
• Install Clockworkmod recovery app http://bit.ly/dOdhKc , open app, install recovery and then boot into recovery (make sure debugging is off whenever you boot into recovery
• Wipe data/cache in recovery
• Flash the Tmob 3.42 system image(pre rooted) via advanced restore (folder need to be put in goapkrev/backup folder)
• Once restored pull battery, put battery back in while holding up to get into bootloader
• Flash the boot/devtree.sbf once its rebooted after this you are done.
If you want to use the GB release then just restore the system.img from the GB release.
Enjoy and don't get locked in peoples.
Thanks to adlx whom I enjoyed working with to figure this out - team effort! +as always Sorensiim for the hosting!

I don't think you actually need to flash anything other than boot/devtree.
I tried TMO with uk2.51 and it was just fine.
And if someone followed your post exactly as it is now. Chances are they'd
get their phone bricked (since many are already on 2.51).
Easy to fix for sure, but since it is most likely meant for less experienced
users, we really don't want that, right?
BTW
Thanks for writing it up.

Quick question for you Higgsy...
On one of the original T-Mobile Froyo threads, you posted update files to bypass the Motoblur Setup ("Skip_Blur_adlx-signed" worked fantastically...much thanks!).
Are those modifications included in these posted files already?
EDIT: Went ahead and tried it both with and without the update. Answer is that you cannot skip Moto Setup with this install; however, the Skip_Blue_adlx-signed update will allow you to if the update is applied before leaving recovery.
EDIT: Credit goes to adlx, as it was his file (mis-remembered...should have known better from the file name though). Using Higgsy's instructions and links and adlx's update, I now have a working working US 3.42 with the Motoblur setup bypassed. Thanks to all those who made that possible.

sorry to bother, but as I am now having the green light problem after flashing the "flash fix" several weeks ago, can I get the normal flash back using this method?
and thank you for your work....

conradlyn said:
sorry to bother, but as I am now having the green light problem after flashing the "flash fix" several weeks ago, can I get the normal flash back using this method?
and thank you for your work....
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No you can't. Nandroid backup and/or SBF won't do anything on that front.

As I am on the UK sbf, this will not be of much use to me. Thankfully, I have no issues with that sbf, so I do not need this.
That said, thank you from those who do.

racca said:
No you can't. Nandroid backup and/or SBF won't do anything on that front.
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what do you mean by "on that front"?
means that fix package consists some fundamental codes that had thoroughly change the hardware control? and nandroid backup as well as SBF could not overwrite that part?

Forgot to put in the post this is if you have not flashed a non downgradable .sbf before, although I would have thought people would be able to work that out by the nature of the thread.
This will work and will fix you cam flash if you are coming from 2.21+2.35 Eclair ROMs or 2.2 Chinese ROM where you haven't flashed a non downgradable .sbf

Higgsy said:
If you want to use the GB release then just restore the system.img from the GB release.
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Can you provide a link to that image?

Raccroc said:
Quick question for you Higgsy...
On one of the original T-Mobile Froyo threads, you posted update files to bypass the Motoblur Setup ("Skip_Blur_adlx-signed" worked fantastically...much thanks!).
Are those modifications included in these posted files already?
EDIT: Went ahead and tried it both with and without the update. Answer is that you cannot skip Moto Setup with this install; however, the Skip_Blue_adlx-signed update will allow you to if the update is applied before leaving recovery.
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I never posted that! and I never used that fix! On the US 3.4.2 you can't skip setup, on the GB 3.4.2 you can skip set up.
conradlyn said:
sorry to bother, but as I am now having the green light problem after flashing the "flash fix" several weeks ago, can I get the normal flash back using this method?
and thank you for your work....
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If you never installed a non downgradable sbf as per the updated op then yes.
racca said:
No you can't. Nandroid backup and/or SBF won't do anything on that front.
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appriciate you helping people mate, but let me answer the questions that people have on a procedure that I have written #justsayin

Raccroc said:
On one of the original T-Mobile Froyo threads, you posted update files to bypass the Motoblur Setup ("Skip_Blur_adlx-signed" worked fantastically...much thanks!).
Are those modifications included in these posted files already?
EDIT: Went ahead and tried it both with and without the update. Answer is that you cannot skip Moto Setup with this install; however, the Skip_Blue_adlx-signed update will allow you to if the update is applied before leaving recovery.
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I think I did post this Skip_Blur_adlx-signed, as I'm adlx lol (although I'm registred here as adlxdum). And yes, it has to be flashed RIEGHT AFTER restoring the nandroid, as I stated. (I can't find the post...)
EDIT: was http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10930470&postcount=149

Thanks mate, my DEFY is perfect now.

Muznyu said:
Thanks mate, my DEFY is perfect now.
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Whoop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Higgsy said:
If you never installed a non downgradable sbf as per the updated op then yes.
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too bad that you didn't mention this when the post was originally created. when i see this answer, my defy has already been stuffed with 2.2 GB.

conradlyn said:
too bad that you didn't mention this when post was originally created. when i see this answer, my defy has already been stuffed with 2.2 GB.
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My advice to anyone when something new comes out (not that its any consolation I'm sorry) is to sit back and watch how things pan out, rather than jumping in.

Higgsy said:
My advice to anyone when something new comes out (not that its any consolation I'm sorry) is to sit back and watch how things pan out, rather than jumping in.
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i also tried to hold on to this rule even before i bought my defy, but just can't reject the temptation of new ROMs...
you couldn't imagine how much i hate myself now, damn!
i could only pray for a real fix on the flash light by great guys like you, Higgsy

Higgsy said:
appriciate you helping people mate, but let me answer the questions that people have on a procedure that I have written #justsayin
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I might have misread the question
What I meant was that this is not likely to fix the green light problem,
which is not what's asked obviously.

racca said:
I might have misread the question
What I meant was that this is not likely to fix the green light problem,
which is not what's asked obviously.
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It does fix the green light problem, I wouldn't have posted it if I hadn't spent hors testing to find a fix for the problem lol

Higgsy said:
It does fix the green light problem, I wouldn't have posted it if I hadn't spent hors testing to find a fix for the problem lol
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man, it is astonishing to see that it does fix, it seems that the green light indeed could be fix. but how?
is it only can be done by your operation procedure, or some independent files could be ported and flashed to fix?

Thanks a lot Higgsy. I'll try your turorial. Could I translate your topic to put it on a French forum ? (i'll put a link to the original thread)

[Q] I can't see motorola logo and bootloader is no responding :'(

please help me .
Fisrt i have a 2.51 version next i put in the phone the JRDNEM_U3_3.4.2_155-002_DEBLUR_SIGN version but i can flash any rom.
So i try to flash USA version JORDN_U3_6.36.0_SIGNED_USAJRDNTMOB1B4B5DE1028.0R_JORDANTMO_P022_HWp3_Service1FF.sbf and it works but when i try to come back to 2.51 after installing 2.51 bootloader i can see anything
NB: sorry if my english is bad

Im no expert but i'm sure your phone will be alive again.
But i'm not know what do you intend to do?
there are a lot of roms undowngradable, and i dont think that you will be able to come back to the rom you had, you are probably flashing inferior version, so you will have to try to flash another bootloader and see if it boots, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537
If that doesnt work, you will have to flash a full image SBF to boot the phone.

thanks man,
i figure out that the phone wanted my battery 100% but it is almost empty but i find a way to tell him that battery is 100% and i flash usa version

xuidavy said:
thanks man,
i figure out that the phone wanted my battery 100% but it is almost empty but i find a way to tell him that battery is 100% and i flash usa version
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glad to hear you solved your problem. just out of curiosity, where did you get "JORDN_U3_6.36.0" as an SBF file? it's nowhere to be found.
if you can, u/l a copy somewhere, in case someone might need it.

I find it there :http://and-developers.com/sbf:defy

xuidavy said:
I find it there :http://and-developers.com/sbf:defy
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LOL, must have skipped my my mind, i already have it.
On the upside, they have 6.19 now, which I believe they didn't a few days back.

return to stock, USB port borken?

As the title suggests, my USB has not been working for about two weeks, and I finally have time to look into this more. Seems nothing is working... tried drivers from PDANet, different cables, different PC everything. It was working one day and than not the next. Anyhow, is there a way I can return to stock, unrooted so I can get this repaired? Should I take the chance and bring it to Sprint anyway? I do have insurance.... perhaps that's the best way?
Thanks for help!

My best guess will be to boot onto recovery and try to restore from a backup but I'm not entirely sure (since it's for warranty) as u may need to lock the root again and I don't know if that's possible without the pc.

You can download the stock ROM to your sdcard directory using your phone's browser and flash the ROM on CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063664
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If you have DropBox app, you can upload the stock ROM to www.dropbox.com and download it using your DropBox app.

Yeah, I was trying to do this yesterday, but I every download link I found has been closed.... any the link posted here doesnt include the sprint version.
man, this sucks.

mine is even worse.i cant bring it to repairs.cuz i hafe the US version of the nexus s. and im in europe..
i imported mine when it got released.

im going to post this in the Nexus S 4G development forum... seems like it's a little more active with more technical details.
I'll try and remember to post back here with what I've been able to do.

mcgrathx said:
Yeah, I was trying to do this yesterday, but I every download link I found has been closed.... any the link posted here doesnt include the sprint version.
man, this sucks.
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I posted the GRJ90 (2.3.5) Stock Deoxed ROM on my DropBox. Does this work?
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20491067/GRJ90DEODEXED.zip
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is this for the Sprint NS4G?

mcgrathx said:
is this for the Sprint NS4G?
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Yes, Sprint NS4G GRJ90 (Android 2.3.5) Stock Deoxed ROM

Did u try wiping everything and reflashing like I suggested in your other thread?

ZiggSVO said:
Did u try wiping everything and reflashing like I suggested in your other thread?
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DO THIS.
seriously i had the same problem a fortnight ago and thought it was the internal sd, i formated it (didnt work) so i wiped the phone to reflash it. thats when i realized my horrible mistake; but lo and behold the usb was working again so i was able to put a rom on there and flash it. if a wipe and reflash doesnt work try a format first (remember to redownload a rom before you wipe the phone though)

themapleboy said:
DO THIS.
seriously i had the same problem a fortnight ago and thought it was the internal sd, i formated it (didnt work) so i wiped the phone to reflash it. thats when i realized my horrible mistake; but lo and behold the usb was working again so i was able to put a rom on there and flash it. if a wipe and reflash doesnt work try a format first (remember to redownload a rom before you wipe the phone though)
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i hope your right.that the USB gos back to working(it is actually a software problem.dont ask me how i got to know that)
but a new rom or a re flash is no guarantee that itl kick back and work.
so ill be waiting for the nexus prime.and a way to ship it to the Netherlands :'D

stock rom is available in rom manager.
boot to recovery
flash downloaded zip from rom manager
uninstall superuser & all root apps
send out for samsung if you're sure usb is the problem.

[Q] Backup stock rom Galaxy S plus?

ok ive just rooted my phone, installed titanium Backup and Rom manager.
ive done a full backup of system and apps using Titanium, but now i want to backup my Stock Rom.
ive opened Rom manager and clicked Backup current rom but it then tells me i need to install CWM i click accept but my phone GS+ isnt listed so im basically stuck now.
Can anyone offer some advice please, and be gentle im new to this

just make un root in recovery. why you want stock rom back
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yogi_best said:
just make un root in recovery. why you want stock rom back
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I also need to backup my stock rom. in case warranty claim I can restore backup.

mynewuser said:
I also need to backup my stock rom. in case warranty claim I can restore backup.
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Exactly, i need to know i can get it all back to original incase of any problems with hardware.

c'mon im sat here waiting to start messing with my phone but i cant find any tutorials or videos showing how to backup and change roms for Galaxy S plus.

use odin to flash other rom!search samfirmware.com for specific firmwares.......

whats with the vaige replies, im a complete n00b to this, i have no idea how to use Odin and i want to backup my stock rom before i do anything.

BackDaws said:
whats with the vaige replies, im a complete n00b to this, i have no idea how to use Odin and i want to backup my stock rom before i do anything.
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Odin is only for flashing new firmware, I don't think you can backup your rom by using Odin.

samfirmware/sammobile do not have asia rom. So cannot restore back. If the rom available, no need to backup already. I notice S+ only don't have asia rom.
Stupid phone.

mynewuser said:
samfirmware/sammobile do not have asia rom. So cannot restore back. If the rom available, no need to backup already. I notice S+ only don't have asia rom.
Stupid phone.
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asia rom??
maybe u can check this site..
http://muabanraovat.org/huong-dan-up-rom-asia-samsung-galaxy-s-plus-i9001-4926813.html

Thank. Downloading now...
---------- Post added at 05:44 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:05 AM ----------
Found another hong kong rom I9001ZSKI1 -> http://hi.baidu.com/%C6%BD%BA%A3%C0%CB%D7%D3/blog/item/44a9acd338fd5328960a16d2.html

budakmaran said:
asia rom??
maybe u can check this site..
http://muabanraovat.org/huong-dan-up-rom-asia-samsung-galaxy-s-plus-i9001-4926813.html
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Anyone manage to restore back this rom? What stock version for this rom?

Heya u guys, just found this thread... Im int he same situation right now, just rooted my sgs+ 10 minutes ago now, i would like to remove the stock apps, any advices ?

why need to remove. just use titanum to freeze the app better.

I uninstalled most of the stock apps yesterday...
The following apps however dont appear in "Root Uninstaller":
Places
Navigation
Latitude
Also, i am asking myself how important "Talk" and "Talkback" are for the system... are they relevant for any functionalities ?
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talk and talkback seem to be important for google services so better leave them alone

Gramrock said:
I uninstalled most of the stock apps yesterday...
The following apps however dont appear in "Root Uninstaller":
Places
Navigation
Latitude
Also, i am asking myself how important "Talk" and "Talkback" are for the system... are they relevant for any functionalities ?
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talk and talkback seem to be important for google services so better leave them alone
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those 3 that you mention are together with google map. to get rid of it u have to get rid of google map.

thanks helped me

BackDaws said:
ok ive just rooted my phone, installed titanium Backup and Rom manager.
ive done a full backup of system and apps using Titanium, but now i want to backup my Stock Rom.
ive opened Rom manager and clicked Backup current rom but it then tells me i need to install CWM i click accept but my phone GS+ isnt listed so im basically stuck now.
Can anyone offer some advice please, and be gentle im new to this
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There is still no answer to this question, and I am + one who would like to know how to backup ROM I get with phone from my provider. Reason is simple, because of warranty, and second reason for me is SWYPE on my language.
Any suggestions ?
EDIT: To answer my self and other wondering. If you want to backup original ROM you get with Galaxy + you need to install CWM recovery following this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331164
After that boot to recovery and choose backup and here you go, after couple of minutes you have backed up original ROM.

I need KK Backup

hey all
after unlocking bootloader and rooting , now i can't flash any roms because it will stuck on boot animation , SO any one has KK CWM or TWRP backup for GLobal Version to go back to working phone ? i will not flash any thing anymore .
really Appreciated .

I have one, although I'm not entirely sure it'll work?
What about any privacy issues regarding my information?
I'll try and do a backup, then wipe my phone and then do another backup so you get a clean version, okay?
Edit: I don't exactly know how to share the backup. Can I just connect phone to laptop and upload here as is?
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Jwtiyar said:
hey all
after unlocking bootloader and rooting , now i can't flash any roms because it will stuck on boot animation , SO any one has KK CWM or TWRP backup for GLobal Version to go back to working phone ? i will not flash any thing anymore .
really Appreciated .
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I think you are better off just restoring it to factory fresh yourself. It doesn't take long at all just find the correct stock ROM and use fastboot. Here is a guide, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219 it seems complicated, I skipped most of the explanation and just used Fastboot using the commands in 3b).
Here follows a simpler version.
http://techtrickz.com/how-to/unroot-moto-g-and-return-to-box-fresh-state-guide/
I myself went back to stock, but left it rooted so that I can make backups. I need a ROM which supports the Motorola magnetic flip cover, couldn't find one, so gave up for now. As to your getting stuck on boot animation, I had the same trouble until I used TWRP ver 2631

Jwtiyar said:
hey all
after unlocking bootloader and rooting , now i can't flash any roms because it will stuck on boot animation , SO any one has KK CWM or TWRP backup for GLobal Version to go back to working phone ? i will not flash any thing anymore .
really Appreciated .
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Here is a cwm 4.4.2 gb backup : https://www.dropbox.com/s/zkynj8eacnlmucb/1970-01-02.18.49.56.zip
It should be a clean backup without any information from previous phone. That's not mine. All credits to Nent.

S0bes said:
Here is a cwm 4.4.2 gb backup : https://www.dropbox.com/s/zkynj8eacnlmucb/1970-01-02.18.49.56.zip
It should be a clean backup without any information from previous phone. That's not mine. All credits to Nent.
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Thank you very much appreciate it .
KabelGuy said:
I have one, although I'm not entirely sure it'll work?
What about any privacy issues regarding my information?
I'll try and do a backup, then wipe my phone and then do another backup so you get a clean version, okay?
Edit: I don't exactly know how to share the backup. Can I just connect phone to laptop and upload here as is?
Thank youu very much i will try S0bes backup.
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grahamgo said:
I think you are better off just restoring it to factory fresh yourself. It doesn't take long at all just find the correct stock ROM and use fastboot. Here is a guide, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219 it seems complicated, I skipped most of the explanation and just used Fastboot using the commands in 3b).
Here follows a simpler version.
http://techtrickz.com/how-to/unroot-moto-g-and-return-to-box-fresh-state-guide/
I myself went back to stock, but left it rooted so that I can make backups. I need a ROM which supports the Motorola magnetic flip cover, couldn't find one, so gave up for now. As to your getting stuck on boot animation, I had the same trouble until I used TWRP ver 2631
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Thanks but its really complicated .
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Here is another tool that I came across. Its an active posting in its 2nd or 3rd iteration, but it looks like it simplifies things quite a bit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631030

grahamgo said:
Here is another tool that I came across. Its an active posting in its 2nd or 3rd iteration, but it looks like it simplifies things quite a bit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631030
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Thank you very much , i tested it yesterday work great.
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grahamgo said:
Here is another tool that I came across. Its an active posting in its 2nd or 3rd iteration, but it looks like it simplifies things quite a bit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631030
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Thank you very much , i tested it yesterday work great.
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