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[Q] Did i do it right? Noob+CWM Final=?

Ok i just want make sure id did this correctly, i just downloaded the CWM final from Krylon/Dronk and put the recovery file into system/bin then rebooted, then booted into recovery got some blue samsung recovery screen, then selected reinstall packages and got the orange clockworkmod recovery v3.0.2.8 screen then i selected /apply update from sdcard/yes install udate.zip then some white text flashed real quick and i didnt see anything about being installed correctly or anything how do i know if it flashed successfully? Thanks

Bryanb82 said:
Ok i just want make sure id did this correctly, i just downloaded the CWM final from Krylon/Dronk and put the recovery file into system/bin then rebooted, then booted into recovery got some blue samsung recovery screen, then selected reinstall packages and got the orange clockworkmod recovery v3.0.2.8 screen then i selected /apply update from sdcard/yes install udate.zip then some white text flashed real quick and i didnt see anything about being installed correctly or anything how do i know if it flashed successfully? Thanks
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you did it wrong. you DO NOT choose apply update from sd card. If you are doing a kernel, or mod "theme" you are to choose install zip from sd card, then browse to the directory where the file resides.

fknfocused said:
you did it wrong. you DO NOT choose apply update from sd card. If you are doing a kernel, or mod "theme" you are to choose install zip from sd card, then browse to the directory where the file resides.
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ok did what you said but it did the same thing some white text scrolls real fast and thats it does that mean the kernal was flashed successfully? Also this site says that both "apply from update from sd card" and "install zip from sd card" are both used for flashing kernels and etc.., heres the link.
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...-to-use-it-on-android-complete-guide/#booting

Bryanb82 said:
ok did what you said but it did the same thing some white text scrolls real fast and thats it does that mean the kernal was flashed successfully? Also this site says that both "apply from update from sd card" and "install zip from sd card" are both used for flashing kernels and etc.., heres the link.
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...-to-use-it-on-android-complete-guide/#booting
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Which Kernel are you trying to flash? Bali?

Beefvvl said:
Which Kernel are you trying to flash? Bali?
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im trying to install CWM Final that was just released and i was just wondering if i did the process right and if theres a way to tell if the install of the CWM was successful.

Bryanb82 said:
im trying to install CWM Final that was just released and i was just wondering if i did the process right and if theres a way to tell if the install of the CWM was successful.
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You did install it right. If you got the orange recovery then yes you got it working. That's all you needed to do. You don't need to do anything further. Just don't delete the update.zip from your sdcard. You can download Kernels or Theme's or Roms now using "install zip from sdcard".
You don't need to do "install zip from sdcard" with update.zip. That zip is already accessed when you hit reinstall packages when your in normal recovery.

Beefvvl said:
You did install it right. If you got the orange recovery then yes you got it working. That's all you needed to do. You don't need to do anything further. Just don't delete the update.zip from your sdcard. You can download Kernels or Theme's or Roms now using "install zip from sdcard".
You don't need to do "install zip from sdcard" with update.zip. That zip is already accessed when you hit reinstall packages when your in normal recovery.
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+ 1 but to answer your question, when flashing something, below is a log of what CWM is doing. When it finishes, it will say installation successful.
I see what you were referencing, but I only follow the directions in the OP for the things that i am trying to do. I know its talking about CWM but what i read in our SGS4G forums is 100% accurate and proven to work. stick to the directions in here and you'll be fine. venture off and you might have some issues.

Beefvvl said:
You did install it right. If you got the orange recovery then yes you got it working. That's all you needed to do. You don't need to do anything further. Just don't delete the update.zip from your sdcard. You can download Kernels or Theme's or Roms now using "install zip from sdcard".
You don't need to do "install zip from sdcard" with update.zip. That zip is already accessed when you hit reinstall packages when your in normal recovery.
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Ok now i get it,thanks man im a total noob,lol.

This is good news for us SGS4G owners. This phone has so much potential. Finally we've been shown some love. 1 Trillion Bajillion thanks to Krylon360 & DrHonk. I do have one question which may be noobish.
So I installed CWM, and my phone is back up and running. If I press the power button, am I supposed to see the longer list off options this time, such as Reboot, Recovery, Download, etc? Or am I supposed to use the Volume + Power button method?

Benn514 said:
This is good news for us SGS4G owners. This phone has so much potential. Finally we've been shown some love. 1 Trillion Bajillion thanks to Krylon360 & DrHonk. I do have one question which may be noobish.
So I installed CWM, and my phone is back up and running. If I press the power button, am I supposed to see the longer list off options this time, such as Reboot, Recovery, Download, etc? Or am I supposed to use the Volume + Power button method?
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use the 3 button method. the boot options in the list is a mod which is not included. someone has to port them over to KD1 rom.

[ROM][UXKG3] Stock rooted packages (fixed versions up now)

About:
These are both stock Rogers UXKG3 Gingerbread packages. The Odin package is odexed and the only thing added to it is root. The CWM package has root as well and is also de-odexed.
WARNING:
Neither of these packages includes Gingerbread bootloaders so the rainbow bug will be present on these ROMs unless you own a Rogers Infuse.
Odin Instructions:
1) Make sure the drivers for the Infuse 4G are installed. (Installing Kies is the easiest way to accomplish this.)
2) Download and unzip Odin_UXKG3_rooted_no_bootloaders.zip.
3) Run Odin v1.81 as administrator.
4) Place your phone into download mode. (Pull battery, replace battery, and press and hold both volume buttons while plugging in the USB cable.)
5) Make sure your phone shows up in Odin as COM##.
6) Click the PDA button and choose PDA_UXKG3_rooted_no_bootloaders.tar.md5.
7) Click the PHONE button and choose PHONE_UXKG3.tar.md5.
8) Press Start.
9) If the phone doesn't automatically reboot after it completes the flash, just pull the battery and then replace it and turn on the phone.
10) You should perform a factory reset after it boots. Go to Settings > Privacy and select factory reset. Warning: This will clear everything on your internal SD card, so move everything you want to keep to the external SD card first.
CWM Instructions:
1) You must be rooted and have CWM recovery set up.
2) If you have Voodoo lagfix enabled, disable it. Instructions can be found below.
3) Download CWM-UXKG3-rooted-de-odexed-update.zip and place it on your internal SD card.
4) Power off your phone.
5) With the phone powered off, hold both volume keys and the power button for about 10 seconds and then release. If blue 3e recovery comes up, you need to select reinstall packages. This should boot you into CWM.
6) Select "install zip from sdcard" and select CWM-UXKG3-rooted-de-odexed-update.zip.
7) Once that finishes, select "wipe data/factory reset".
8) Select "reboot system now".
9) If it doesn't boot, it probably means CWM couldn't mount the partitions for a proper install for whatever reason. Apparently this is happening to some after disabling voodoo. You'll need to flash to stock and start from there, but it should work then.
How to Disable Voodoo Lagfix (2 Methods):
-Method 1: Create a file or folder named "disable-lagfix" in the Voodoo folder on your internal SD card and reboot.
-Method 2: Boot into CWM recovery and select "voodoo lagfix" > "disable lagfix" > "reboot system now".
--Downloads--
Odin_UXKG3_rooted_no_bootloaders_v2.zip (177MB)
CWM-UXKG3-rooted-de-odexed-update-v2.zip (173MB)
I do this for fun so you shouldn't feel any obligation to donate, but here's a link if you want to. Donations of any amount are very much appreciated.

Very nice!

gtg465x said:
About:
These are both stock Rogers UXKG3 Gingerbread packages. The Odin package is odexed and the only thing added to it is root. The CWM package has root as well and is also de-odexed.
WARNING:
Neither of these packages includes Gingerbread bootloaders so the rainbow bug will be present on these ROMs unless you own a Rogers Infuse.
Odin Instructions:
1) Make sure the drivers for the Infuse 4G are installed. (Installing Kies is the easiest way to accomplish this.)
2) Download and unzip Odin_UXKG3_rooted_no_bootloaders.zip.
3) Run Odin v1.81 as administrator.
4) Place your phone into download mode. (Pull battery, replace battery, and press and hold both volume buttons while plugging in the USB cable.)
5) Make sure your phone shows up in Odin as COM##.
6) Click the PDA button and choose PDA_UXKG3_rooted_no_bootloaders.tar.md5.
7) Click the PHONE button and choose PHONE_UXKG3.tar.md5.
8) Press Start.
9) If the phone doesn't automatically reboot after it completes the flash, just pull the battery and then replace it and turn on the phone.
10) You should perform a factory reset after it boots. Go to Settings > Privacy and select factory reset. Warning: This will clear everything on your internal SD card, so move everything you want to keep to the external SD card first.
CWM Instructions:
1) You must be rooted and have CWM recovery set up.
2) If you have Voodoo lagfix enabled, disable it. Instructions can be found below.
3) Download CWM-UXKG3-rooted-de-odexed-update.zip and place it on your internal SD card.
4) Power off your phone.
5) With the phone powered off, hold both volume keys and the power button for about 10 seconds and then release. If blue 3e recovery comes up, you need to select reinstall packages. This should boot you into CWM.
6) Select "install zip from sdcard" and select CWM-UXKG3-rooted-de-odexed-update.zip.
7) Once that finishes, select "wipe data/factory reset".
8) Select "reboot system now".
How to Disable Voodoo Lagfix (2 Methods):
-Method 1: Create a file or folder named "disable-lagfix" in the Voodoo folder on your internal SD card and reboot.
-Method 2: Boot into CWM recovery and select "voodoo lagfix" > "disable lagfix" > "reboot system now".
--Downloads--
Odin_UXKG3_rooted_no_bootloaders.zip (191MB)
CWM-UXKG3-rooted-de-odexed-update.zip (173MB)
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So the dump that you used to create beta 1 was modified already?
I'm On One

WeezyFBaby17 said:
So the dump that you used to create beta 1 was modified already?
I'm On One
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What do you mean exactly?

gtg465x said:
What do you mean exactly?
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I'm guessing the only reason that dump worked is because someone had already prerooted and changed some files and stuff. The dump that wasn't clean
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I am guessing no Voodoo Lagfix if these are stock?

WeezyFBaby17 said:
I'm guessing the only reason that dump worked is because someone had already prerooted and changed some files and stuff. The dump that wasn't clean
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The first dump we had was clean, but it was a test build so it had a bunch of extra development stuff. All of the extra stuff was removed from my ROM however and the apps and framework in my ROM are based off of this non-test release build. So my ROM is essentially this package plus all of the goodies I added and changes I made.

gtg465x said:
The first dump we had was clean, but it was a test build so it had a bunch of extra development stuff. All of the extra stuff was removed from my ROM however and the apps and framework in my ROM are based off of this non-test release build. So my ROM is essentially this package plus all of the goodies I added and changes I made.
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Sweettt. So were using the rom you are right now?
I'm On One

The Odin link does not work....

Corvette Dave said:
The Odin links does not work....
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I think id be more comfortable doin the ultimate unbrick and then flashin through cwm like i did for the beta.. just saying
I'm On One

Hmm. So what would be the advantage of flashing the stock ROM compared to Infused? There wouldn't be any right?
Hows that bootloader situation coming along?
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WeezyFBaby17 said:
Sweettt. So were using the rom you are right now?
I'm On One
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Not exactly. I'm using Infused v2 beta 2, you aren't. Yet.

Terrigno said:
Hmm. So what would be the advantage of flashing the stock ROM compared to Infused? There wouldn't be any right?
Hows that bootloader situation coming along?
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Only disadvantages. You would lose everything listed in the features list for Infused v2.

WeezyFBaby17 said:
I think id be more comfortable doin the ultimate unbrick and then flashin through cwm like i did for the beta.. just saying
I'm On One
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I like Odin. I have never had a problem using it.

gtg465x said:
Not exactly. I'm using Infused v2 beta 2, you aren't. Yet.
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O snap. Lol. Maybe you could let us in on what's in it?
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gtg465x said:
Only disadvantages. You would lose everything listed in the features list for Infused v2.
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Ehhhh no go buddy. Ill stick with your creations
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gtg465x said:
Not exactly. I'm using Infused v2 beta 2, you aren't. Yet.
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Tease tease tease tease
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Corvette Dave said:
I like Odin. I have never had a problem using it.
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Yea. But what im sayin is its like a whole diffirent thing.
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This is our return to stock guy! we need this first then a stable rom gtg is bustin ass for us lol
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Rom manager.

I just downloaded Rom manager and it says i need clockwork recover installed. So i select it.
It gives me 4 choices.
1. Google nexus S
2. Google nexus S 4G
3. Samsung epic 4G
4. Samsung Galaxy S i9000
I have a Samsung Galaxy Captivate i896 (Rogers).
Which one do i select?
Im guessing the i9000 but i will await a reply!
Thanks.

Satstalker said:
I just downloaded Rom manager and it says i need clockwork recover installed. So i select it.
It gives me 4 choices.
1. Google nexus S
2. Google nexus S 4G
3. Samsung epic 4G
4. Samsung Galaxy S i9000
I have a Samsung Galaxy Captivate i896 (Rogers).
Which one do i select?
Im guessing the i9000 but i will await a reply!
Thanks.
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You'll need option 5: None of the above.
Seriously, though, Rom Manager doesn't work that well for the Captivate. You'll be in much better shape if you do the things that Rom Manager normally handles by yourself.

jmtheiss said:
You'll need option 5: None of the above.
Seriously, though, Rom Manager doesn't work that well for the Captivate. You'll be in much better shape if you do the things that Rom Manager normally handles by yourself.
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Really!!! Damn. I just bought Rom manager premium and was going to flash CyanogenMod on my phone and i found a video using rom manager and it seems a lot easier to do with it.
Im wondering if its because i changed the stock kernel so i could root the phone! I put the mtcareys-kernel on following a user post.
I bet that's why i does not recognize the phone.

Sorry to hear you spent the money, but maybe it's not entirely bad - Rom Manager works on a lot of other devices, and you can (I believe) transfer the program between devices.
Rom Manager might not recognize your device if the build.prop file was edited. That could be why it's showing the I9000 option.
As far as flashing CyanogenMod, it's fairly straightforward:
1. Flash a kernel that will let you use CWM Recovery (Corn Kernel should have it - Boog's kernel does too, and if you need Froyo, look for speedmod).
2. Once in Recovery, flash the CM update.zip (you may have to do this twice. If so, reboot to recovery again, and flash again).
That should get you to CyanogenMod.

jmtheiss said:
Sorry to hear you spent the money, but maybe it's not entirely bad - Rom Manager works on a lot of other devices, and you can (I believe) transfer the program between devices.
Rom Manager might not recognize your device if the build.prop file was edited. That could be why it's showing the I9000 option.
As far as flashing CyanogenMod, it's fairly straightforward:
1. Flash a kernel that will let you use CWM Recovery (Corn Kernel should have it - Boog's kernel does too, and if you need Froyo, look for speedmod).
2. Once in Recovery, flash the CM update.zip (you may have to do this twice. If so, reboot to recovery again, and flash again).
That should get you to CyanogenMod.
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Clockwork mod recover. Is that the blue writing that comes up when you press and hold volume up and down and then power? If so then yes i do have that. I used that to root the phone with the corn kernel. Little green guy with a yellow corn a boot up!
I did down load the latest stable version of CM. (update-cm-7.1.0-Captivate-signed)
It says to Place the CyanogenMod update.zip file on the root of the internal memory. But then it says Select Install zip from sdcard.
Also where is the update.zip file? And does it go on the root of the sd card or the root of the internal memory!
I'm following the guide here. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Captivate:_Full_Update_Guide#Before_you_do_anything_.E2.80.94_Make_a_backup

The actual name of the file you downloaded isn't that important. You can leave it with whatever it comes as. The "update.zip" they're referring to is the CM build you downloaded.
What you'll need to do is to copy the .zip file onto your phone Internal SD (the 13 GB partition) at a place you can find it easily. Once you've done that, reboot into CWM recovery (the menu with about 7-9 options, including "install zip from sdcard". It may have blue writing, depending on which build it is. If it only has 4 options, you don't have CWM recovery, but stock recovery.).
Once you're there, select the install zip from sdcard option, and navigate to where you put that zip file. Choose to install it and let it run.
If you're confused about whether you're putting an item on the internal sd card or not, you can connect your phone (including doing the "connect usb storage" dialog) and see what the drive sizes are. Once you know for sure which is your internal SD (13 GB), and which is your external SD (GB based on your card size), you can then re-label them in Windows (e.g. Internal SD and External SD). Those labels will usually stick pretty well.

oops
i was going thru my file manager to get rid of some old downloads and files and i deleted update.zip. i am now pretty sure it was for rom manager or cwm and remember seeing somewhere that it is supposed to stay on the phone.
how to fix this? download new rom manager?
I have noticed lately that when i want to reboot to recovery from rom manager to flash something it just reboots the phone.

bradddo said:
i was going thru my file manager to get rid of some old downloads and files and i deleted update.zip. i am now pretty sure it was for rom manager or cwm and remember seeing somewhere that it is supposed to stay on the phone.
how to fix this? download new rom manager?
I have noticed lately that when i want to reboot to recovery from rom manager to flash something it just reboots the phone.
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1. Don't worry about the .zip
2. Don't use ROM manager for this device
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That s what I was hoping. I don't know what I have actually used this for , I just thought I needed it. I Normally boot to recovery and flash from there. Can I delete it, or is there a purpose for it?
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The update.zip contained cwm and was used during the eclair 2.1 days. Now days to get access to cwm we have custom kernels and we can use the extended power button menu of dev roms, button combo, apps, etc. to boot into recovery...so yep, don't worry about keepin it, unless u plan on goin back to eclair.
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[Q] Rooted with SOC without unmounting SD

I performed root of my stock Froyo Infuse using Superoneclick.
I did NOT remove or unmount the SD card prior to doing this (it was not mentioned in the instructions I followed on another site).
The phone was successfully rooted. I see no problems evident in behavior of the phone.
I am contemplating flashing a ROM at some time in the future (after more studying of the qkster's "how-to").
Will this previous error cause me any problems?
Is there anything I should do to fix it before I proceed?
Thanks in advance.

You appear to have done everything correctly so you are safe to continue. When it says not having the sdcard connected it refers to your internal sd card, which cannot be mounted to the pc when running SOC.
What ROM you plan on flashing sir? That way I may be able to make the process simpler for you.
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Thanks. AEON is my objective.

Very well, then you just only need to install cwm so you can flash the rom.
follow method 1 of this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14376440
Be sure to first install the 3e modded recovery using an root explorer such as solid explorer or es file explorer, both free.
Sent from my sweet & buttery Infuse

andros11 said:
Very well, then you just only need to install cwm so you can flash the rom.
follow method 1 of this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14376440
Be sure to first install the 3e modded recovery using an root explorer such as solid explorer or es file explorer, both free.
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Or...since he's rooted download aeon, then download one of entropys DD kernels (any one...its only for cwm and the kernel will be replaced by aeon)
Then go to the playstore and search "sgs kernel flasher"
Flash entropys kernel that you downloaded
After reboot (may boot loop don't worry) boot into recovery by holding both volume keys and power simutaniously until your phone reboots and you see Samsung logo...when you see the Samsung logo release the buttons
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvic cache (under advanced)
Install zip from sdcard
Choose aeon
Choose yes
Wait
When done reboot
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mg2195 said:
Or...since he's rooted download aeon, then download one of entropys DD kernels (any one...its only for cwm and the kernel will be replaced by aeon)
Then go to the playstore and search "sgs kernel flasher"
Flash entropys kernel that you downloaded
After reboot (may boot loop don't worry) boot into recovery by holding both volume keys and power simutaniously until your phone reboots and you see Samsung logo...when you see the Samsung logo release the buttons
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvic cache (under advanced)
Install zip from sdcard
Choose aeon
Choose yes
Wait
When done reboot
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I want to follow roughly mg2195’s path suggested above.
I did download SGS.
As a side-trip, I used SGS to install some Froyo-compatible custom Kernels (Infusion 2.0, Infusion 1.8, Defused 1.4).
I now have Defused 1.4 Kernal along with my stock Froyo ROM
I used Root explorer to put the modified recovery file in.
I rebooted several times and used the three-finger press, and now I reach the RED screen:
ClockwordModRecovery v2.5.1.3. But I didn't do anything at that screen yet other than exit.
I have two questions before I proceed;
QUESTION 1 – Can I skip entropy’s DD kernal since I already have CWM red?
QUESTION 2 – I want to verify the modified recovery file that I used is correct:
I use the one suggested in this Infuse video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y09p-J_g_Rg
the video links to file
http://llamalord.com/youtube/downloads/3e_recovery_no_sig_check.zip
When I googled that file name 3e_recovery_no_sig_check.zip to double-check, it lead me to this thread for CAPTIVATE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909213
GTG has a different thread “100% working ClockworkMod Recovery for Infuse 4G” which has a zip file with a different name (recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.2-infuse.zip)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1107881
That 2.5.1.2 is not quite the same version number that I see on my red screen (my red screen says 2.5.1.3) . And on top of that, GTG made some comments on page 1 and 2 of that thread which I didn’t fully understand but lead me to believe Captivate is not a match (so he used i90000 instead). All of this makes me wonder if I have the right CWM red in there.
QUESTION 2 SUMMARY: Do you think my CWM red is good, or do I need to start all over again with GTG’s file?
Additional info found later;
I did find the same file 3e_recovery_no_sig_check.zip that I installed here on xda forums in an Infuse thread by h8rift: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1091465 . I downloaded it and verified the zip filename and size is identical to the one I used. That makes me feel a little better about question 2.

Although I've been studying these things, I'm still confused about the next step (trying to figure Q1 answer myself). Maybe if I can understand better, then I can answer myself. The following questions are an attempt to improve my understanding:
Q3 - Does getting the red CWM menu mean my CWM is successfully installed the way it needs to be ready to flash a rom ? (I’d think it does, but not sure).
Q4 - I see the GTG thread was same one linked by andros11. I am totally confused about that thread. Method 1, Step 1 you take a zip (which zip... your ROM or the one linked on the message?) and you rename it update.zip and put it on your sd card (where on your sd card... surely it makes a difference?). And this accomplishes something different than putting the modified file named recovery file into root/system/bin/recovery using root explorer?
Q5 – the only purpose of mg2195’s recommendation to download entropy’s kernal was to get the modified CWM, right?
Thanks for your patience.
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I think I will go ahead and flash Entropy's daily driver, should make all my questions irrelevant.
I'll post results, fingers crossed that it'll be a proclamation of victory.
In the meantime, I'm still curious about above, especially question #4.
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Edited again - actually I am going to sleep on it for a few days and make sure this is what I want to do.

electricpete1 said:
Although I've been studying these things, I'm still confused about the next step (trying to figure Q1 answer myself). Maybe if I can understand better, then I can answer myself. The following questions are an attempt to improve my understanding:
Q3 - Does getting the red CWM menu mean my CWM is successfully installed the way it needs to be ready to flash a rom ? (I’d think it does, but not sure).
Q4 - I see the GTG thread was same one linked by andros11. I am totally confused about that thread. Method 1, Step 1 you take a zip (which zip... your ROM or the one linked on the message?) and you rename it update.zip and put it on your sd card (where on your sd card... surely it makes a difference?). And this accomplishes something different than putting the modified file named recovery file into root/system/bin/recovery using root explorer?
Q5 – the only purpose of mg2195’s recommendation to download entropy’s kernal was to get the modified CWM, right?
Thanks for your patience.
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I think I will go ahead and flash Entropy's daily driver, should make all my questions irrelevant.
I'll post results, fingers crossed that it'll be a proclamation of victory.
In the meantime, I'm still curious about above, especially question #4.
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Since you already managed to get Cwm red, you have no need of using the 3e modded recovery. That would only allow you to flash the zip linked in the OP of the gtg thread, which should be placed on the root of your /sdcard.
Entropy's dd mg2195 suggested would replace your kernel with a Gingerbread one that included cwm.
I would say to go ahead and flash Aeon since you already have CWM.
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[Guide] Root Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200/P5210 without pre-rooted firmware

Hello everyone,
my english is not too good so exuse me.
This guide is for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200/P5210 only.
i take not responsibility for bricking your device so please be carefull.
*NEW* video tutorial of this guide (made by @hamsturcio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9TSr-5P20Y
i have rooted my galaxy tab 3 10.1 P5200 without pre-rooted firmware and i want to show you all how i did:
1-Download TWRP Recovery (make sure to use the version that matches your tab model):
Link for the P5200 model: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952613332
Link for the P5210 model: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952613346
*or you can use CWM recovery incase if TWRP recovery doesn't work:
Link for CWM recovery non-touch (works on both P5200 and P5210):
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23125694133305802
2-Download Odin 3.07:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23060877490002273
3-Download the ROOT file (SuperSU)*:
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU
*Incase if the SuperSU root method doesn't work,try this one instead (Superuser):
http://www59.zippyshare.com/v/96195148/file.html
4-Reboot into download mode(hold volume down+power) you will see a warning message,press volume up to continune,and your tab is now on download mode.
5-Open Odin,Connect the Tab to the computer and click on PDA,then select the TWRP recovery,
-make sure to uncheck 'auto-reboot' before flashing,because the tab might reinstall the stock recovery (thank you @Benzoman for telling me that).
6-When done,reboot the tab,and copy the ROOT file directly to the internal storage of the tab (or even external sdcard) and reboot into recovery (hold volume up+power).
7-Select install zip from sdcard,locate the root file where you have copied it (Internal storage or sdcard) and select it.
8-Flash the root file.
9-Reboot the tab,you will see a new app called SuperSU or Superuser,and surprise your tab is rooted
Credits goes to the developers who made the rooting method possibe on this device,i didn't make them so im only here to share information.
Have a nice day!!

Great guide. First one using twrp for the 10.1
Works great. Only suggestion is to uncheck auto reboot in odin because some people have issues with the tab reinstalling stock recovery with auto reboot.
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Benzoman said:
Great guide. First one using twrp for the 10.1
Works great. Only suggestion is to uncheck auto reboot in odin because some people have issues with the tab reinstalling stock recovery with auto reboot.
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thank you for the suggestion,i will update the thread.

Glad I could help.
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Yes it nice to have root. TWRP is a little laggy though. It take a few swipes to get it repond sometimes. CMW is another alt but it takes up a whole lot of room for a backup. Almsot 9 gigs! TWRP is closer to 2.5 gigs for a full back up.
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imagelost said:
Yes it nice to have root. TWRP is a little laggy though. It take a few swipes to get it repond sometimes. CMW is another alt but it takes up a whole lot of room for a backup. Almsot 9 gigs! TWRP is closer to 2.5 gigs for a full back up.
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I know its little laggy but at least its more stable than CWM

Give me more explicit of the tutor please
Where i should install the downloaded files to? Device or pc?

aarix_anwar said:
Where i should install the downloaded files to? Device or pc?
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You should download TWRP to your PC since you're going to flash it with Odin and the other to the tab because you're going to use it in the new custom recovery ie..TWRP
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quick question about step 7
In step 7, we are instructed to "install zip from sdcard and choose the root file." I downloaded all the required files onto my computer. To complete step 7 as instructed, do I have to copy the file to the sd card that is in my Tablet so the zip file installs from there or is this a step that is completed through the Odin program and installed off the Root file on my computer? I hope this question makes sense...
Thank you!

Hi depkat,
extSDcard is what I used..
The whole process of rooting was very simple
Sorry EDIT..for clarity
When you complete 'Step 6' you will see where it's needed
(Very clear option top left hand corner on Tab 3's screen - at beginning of step 7)

Last question!
Once the root is complete, which I successfully done, how to we move apps to the sd card? on my phone i used FolderMount. I tried that on the Tab and the errors were great! I could not see storage availability and it just did not work right on the Tab3. Any ideas?

depkat said:
Once the root is complete, which I successfully done, how to we move apps to the sd card? on my phone i used FolderMount. I tried that on the Tab and the errors were great! I could not see storage availability and it just did not work right on the Tab3. Any ideas?
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1. If you look at the Tab 3's 'built in' "Application Manager" you will see an option move apps
Can be found "Settings">>"Application Manager">>select app you wish to move>>"Move to SD card
(or the reverse "Move to device Storage" from SD)
2. ES File Manager <<- great tool - worth spending the time reviewing all it's options, doing so will surely save 'anyone' time later on.
(Hint: add/remove apps withOUT prompts (true batch) - back up apps with data etc etc)
Hope this helps

What we really need, is a thread with "Must have Apps for our Galaxy Tab 3s"
with notes on apps to avoid
Best browser I found 'so far' is Dolphin with it's 'Jet Pack' add on

I think you need to add little bit more info to your OP
Because right after the first reboot. You need to immediately press and hold power + volume down button. Reason for that is Stock rom replaces the recovery in the first reboot. So you want to get in to recovery before rom replaces with stock one.
When you exit CWM it will ask you If you want to disable recovery flash.
This info would save a lot of time for other people.

b1gk1d said:
I think you need to add little bit more info to your OP
Because right after the first reboot. You need to immediately press and hold power + volume down button. Reason for that is Stock rom replaces the recovery in the first reboot. So you want to get in to recovery before rom replaces with stock one.
When you exit CWM it will ask you If you want to disable recovery flash.
This info would save a lot of time for other people.
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Im a bit confused.
Benzoman told me to uncheck the "auto reboot" when flashing the recovery with odin to prevent the stock ROM from replacing the recovery,and you told me "after the first reboot,to press and hold power + volume down because the stock rom replaces the recovery on the first reboot"What do you mean by the first reboot?before or after flashing the recovery?

b1gk1d said:
I think you need to add little bit more info to your OP
Because right after the first reboot. You need to immediately press and hold power + volume down button. Reason for that is Stock rom replaces the recovery in the first reboot. So you want to get in to recovery before rom replaces with stock one.
When you exit CWM it will ask you If you want to disable recovery flash.
This info would save a lot of time for other people.
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If you uncheck auto reboot you avoid the replacement of stock recovery. Giving you the time to boot into the new recovery and reboot without stock recovery installing. Hope this makes sense. Some people have had success not unchecking auto reboot and haven't had any problems with stock recovery reinstalling on reboot. So it seems to suggest using the method of unchecking auto reboot would work for everyone even if they weren't going to have the stock restore issue.
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file for root is showing 404

wilnze said:
file for root is showing 404
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Try finding it at http://roms.bindroid.com haven't checked if the file is there but that's where he moved to.
Here is the direct link http://roms.bindroid.com/downloads/viewcategory/7-root
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Benzoman said:
Try finding it at http://roms.bindroid.com haven't checked if the file is there but that's where he moved to.
Here is the direct link http://roms.bindroid.com/downloads/viewcategory/7-root
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Is there MJ3 or latest firmware for the GT-P5210 rooted odin flashable link?

luisdelv said:
Is there MJ3 or latest firmware for the GT-P5210 rooted odin flashable link?
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Not that I know of.
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