A few things.....
1) This is a ROOTED ROM method.
2) This is a DEODEXED version, originally derived from RaverX3X, dsexton702, samfirmware, and penguin0609's various postings.
Many thanks to RaverX3X, dsexton702, DrHonk, Krylon360, penguin0609, whitehawkx, and others for their work. If I missed your names, it's not on purpose, it's that I'm getting old....being in your 40's sucks sometimes.
This requires Heimdall. A link to Heimdall for Windows is here:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/az3ia99by9rgcdf/heimdall-suite-1.1.1-win32.zip
This is a Heimdall ONLY solution. You only need to unrar the link attached (yes, I use RAR. Sorry - but it's an all in one solution that allows me to manipulate RAR, ZIP, and TAR files.) into a directory. Get WinRAR (from rarlabs) to undo the file. MediaFire also has a 200mb limit - RAR gets me under that limit so I can get it to you all.
When unRAR'ing it, you will see 8 files and a folder. The folder contains the root_patch that is required to root the SGS4G.
This is a modification of what dsexton702 did. Steps are as follows:
1) Download the Heimdall suite file here:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/az3ia99by9rgcdf/heimdall-suite-1.1.1-win32.zip
Install Heimdall, including the drivers. Read the instructions included.
If you have Heimdall 1.1.1 installed already, skip step 1 and go to step 2
2) Download the ROM file here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?09ok3m4j0sqw8kt
3) Unzip the ROM file to a directory.
4) Open Heimdall
5) Match the filename to the PDA/Code location. In other words:
FactoryFS = factoryfs.rfs
Kernel = zimage
Param.lfs = param.lfs
Primary Bootloader = boot.bin
Secondary Bootloader = sbl.bin
cache = cache.rfs
Database = data.rfs
Modem = modem.bin
6) Put your SGS4G into download mode. Click Start. Wait until the green bar goes all the way across and it's done.
7) Reboot to Download mode again
8) Close and re-open Heimdall. Click and browse zImage to the directory "root_patch". Choose the zImage file there. Click Start.
9) Let the SGS4G go through the Fugu bootloop a couple of times. This is where your SGS4G gets Rooted.
10) Reboot to download mode once more. The standard download method should work with this.
11) Close and re-open Heimdall. Click and browse the ORIGINAL zImage (NOT THE ROOT_PATCH VERSION!!). Click start.
12) Let the unit flash, then reboot. Download busybox to verify Root.
I've done this a few times with my SGS4G. Let me know how this one works.
[Update notes]
- This may give you some fritzed up screens, then return to normal. I don't know why this is happening, but if you do get it, post it (and screen captures or vids) here and grab RacerX3X's attention to it. He needs to see some of it.
- This will give you root if you follow it.
- This should work with the STANDARD download mode method. If you find you are NOT able to get into the download mode with the normal method do this:
remove battery, start heimdall, insert USB cable, push vol down + home+power, then insert battery.
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Positions of the various files. Your actual directory names will vary, but this is to give you an idea of what goes where.
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Right on. Ill try this after I flash blackice.
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Hey just flashed it. I got that weird screen thing. It bootloops for a bit then just times out, and boots fully. Anyways I cant access download mode anymore. I tried the combination above, and got nothing. Also I'm on the root_patch zimage so using adb is impossible. Can someone help me out here, the last thing I want to do is call T-Mob and ask for a new phone.
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Hey just flashed it. I got that weird screen thing. It bootloops for a bit then just times out, and boots fully. Anyways I cant access download mode anymore. I tried the combination above, and got nothing. Also I'm on the root_patch zimage so using adb is impossible. Can someone help me out here, the last thing I want to do is call T-Mob and ask for a new phone.
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There are a few ways to get download mode.
#1. when the phone is booted up with usb debugging on, use adb to send the following command "adb reboot download"
#2. power the phone off, hold volume up and volume down, don't touch the power button.... just plug the USB cable in.
let me know what happens.
joedeveloper said:
There are a few ways to get download mode.
#1. when the phone is booted up with usb debugging on, use adb to send the following command "adb reboot download"
#2. power the phone off, hold volume up and volume down, don't touch the power button.... just plug the USB cable in.
let me know what happens.
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Thanks that vol up and vol down combo worked. Im starting to hate this. With every flash theres a different combo to get into download mode.
Icedorb217 said:
Thanks that vol up and vol down combo worked. Im starting to hate this. With every flash theres a different combo to get into download mode.
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Use quickboot to get into download mode......no button holding
Sent from the pits of hell (from an sgs4g)
Worked like a charm. Thanks!
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Icedorb217 said:
Thanks that vol up and vol down combo worked. Im starting to hate this. With every flash theres a different combo to get into download mode.
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no its because he based this rom off the work i did on modifing the sbl pre gb which it was vol up down insert usb for download mode vol up down power for recovery.
its odd u got it working i may have seen the error of my ways when i repacked the rom its possable the order of the files may have some how borked when it installed causeing the issues if people are getting pre ginger boot download and recovery codes and the rom is fully functional my thanks to you for fixing what i couldnt fix..
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no its because he based this rom off the work i did on modifing the sbl pre gb which it was vol up down insert usb for download mode vol up down power for recovery.
its odd u got it working i may have seen the error of my ways when i repacked the rom its possable the order of the files may have some how borked when it installed causeing the issues if people are getting pre ginger boot download and recovery codes and the rom is fully functional my thanks to you for fixing what i couldnt fix..
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Yep....and I'm very thankful you did the ODIN version so that we can also play with the Heimdall install.
sgyee said:
Yep....and I'm very thankful you did the ODIN version so that we can also play with the Heimdall install.
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yw actually it might be possable to reflash this with odin if you repacked the roms in the proper order i think thats where mine failed and u all had so many issues.
I used to be a little intimidated by heimdall but with sound directions it was a breeze. thank I guys. I'm loving the space. All I need is a kickbutt boot and status bar, which I can't wait to try cooking up in uot kitchen.
Much love to all I geniuses
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Heimdall error..
I tried this method exactly by the directions and Heimdall keeps telling me
Bus:pen: Can not get ibus-daemon's address.
IBusInputContext::createInputContext: no connection to ibus-daemon
What am I doing wrong? I'm on Ubuntu 10.10. Heimdall worked fine with my Vibrant..I don't have any trouble getting into download mode..it just can't flash once I get there..adb even works..
I already updated my udev to include the SGSII4G
Any advice?
why the hell are you flashing KF1, it may brick your phone. Also this isn't the SGSII4g, it is the SGS4g, so if you have the wrong phone, then you will hard brick. If you have an sgs4g(SGH-t959V), then flash the Heimdall version of KJ6. Then flash the kernel by bhundven beta 3. This will give you CWM. Then flash valhalla, valhalla black, AOSP Style, or Octane 3.0. I recommend valhalla black or AOSP style.
This is why I was trying to get the mods to open up a leaked ROM section in the forums, that way we would have the official roms and leaked roms that would really only be temporary. If you guys could please contact the mods asking them for something similar we can avoid having newer users flash unstable roms.
good point.
We need to get all devs to do that.
airfluip1 said:
good point.
We need to get all devs to do that.
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Well, from the looks of things, it won't.
Lufc doesn't think it is a good idea, and that's pretty much that.
Maybe a better choice would be to compile a thread with all of the historical leaks and roms, and ask for the original threads to be deleted.
well, that just killed that.
Also, BD, do you think that the G1 will get Cm9?
Random question.
G1 took an hour to boot CM7. I doubt CM9
airfluip1 said:
well, that just killed that.
Also, BD, do you think that the G1 will get Cm9?
Random question.
G1 took an hour to boot CM7. I doubt CM9
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it already has ics... go look for yourself... search the forum
Related
Obsolete: Go HERE: Unrevoked's reflash Root/Recovery flash tool
attn1 said:
This will root the device and allow you to install things like wireless tether.
Edit: I can connect to wireless tether, but it's not routing to anything and takes forever to get an IP address. Once I get an ip address, I can't even ping the gateway. I suspect further AT&T foolery. I am working on it.
Custom recovery is a bear to get to. You can however, get to custom recovery, and we can flash custom roms.
For the most part, I used the root method and files from the MT3G root procedure. However, I could not get the adb to read my in recovery until I used my gold card. Many failed attempts before, and it pretty consistantly worked afterword. I suspect the difference was the SD card itself, and not that it was a gold card, because it makes no sense that a gold card should make a difference. Both cards were 2 gb Sandisk cards, but the one I used was from a Hero, which was what I used to make my goldcard to root that.
Folks, the MT3G method works. This isn't mine, I was just the first to make it go on the Aria.
Here's eugene's "How to Root the Slide thread"
Eugene, Koush, Modaco, ChiefzReloaded, brokensanity, the EVO Unrevoked team and many others, on behalf of an awful lof frustrated AT&T Android fans, thank you.
The Unrevoked team has more info here if you get stuck.
Update:
Instead of slideroot.zip and superuser.apk, you can just flash my rom. (See next post in this thread).
That includes root, busybox, superuser.apk and strips AT&T applications & brings the ROM much closer to a generic HTC sense ROM.
Check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6909467&postcount=1
Once you have root (either by pushing slideroot and installing superuser.apk or skipping those and installing my rooted ROM) do yourself a favor and check out this thread: Unrevoked team: Recovery reflash tool (updated - Now for Aria/Liberty!)
Once rooted, you don't have to do the adb chase anymore; you can now flash custom recovery with the tool in that thread. It works!
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Installing a custom ROM and loading Clockwork Recovery on an unrooted HTC ARIA.
Installing a custom ROM on Aria/loading Clockwork Recovery on an UNROOTED HTC Aria.
(like mine, found here: ROM Liberated_Aria)
This method is borrowed heavily from eugene's MT3GS root method, using Unrevoked exploit.
OS X/Linux Users: remember to preface abd commands with ./ (./adb)
We now have the ability to flash custom recovery on the phone! (Thanks to the Unrevoked Team)
PREREQUISITE #1: You must have the android sdk installed on a Windows machine and know how to use adb. Alternatively, you can use a *nix/OS X box if you don't mind verifying devices without the loop to watch.
PREREQUISITE #2: Download Clockwork_Aria_MT3GS.zip
Process:
Format the SD card supplied with the phone like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7029045&postcount=283 (Thanks Yoshiofthewire) in a card reader if at all possible.
Copy your new ROM zipfile to the root directory of the SDCARD. DO NOT name it update.zip. DO NOT unzip it. You must flash the zipfile later.
Copy the contents of Clockwork_Aria_MT3GS.zip to the tools directory of your SDK, along with your ROM zipfile of choice.
Power up the phone, holding down the VOL-DOWN button.
Wait about 30 seconds, until some diagnostic checking is done.
Press volume down to highlight recovery, but to do not push power to execute just yet.
Open a command prompt and navigate to your SDK tools directory.
Start the loop.bat file and let it run. (Optional if you don't mind running adb devices until the decide to show up).
Get ready to connect the phone to the computer with the USB cable, but don't connect one end until you read the next step.
This part is a PIA and it's critical, and it's inconsistent and therefore may take quite a few tries to get it right: Pushing the power button first and then approximately one second later plug in the USB cord. (Think ONE THOUSAND ONE-PLUG)
When the triangle/exclaimation over phone graphic appears, hold volume up and press power. This will bring you to stock recovery.
If this works, your loop running the adb devices command will list the device. If not, start from the beginning from power up. This can take a lot of tries, be patient and don't give up. Not all SD cards will work reliably.
Once devices are listed in the loop, hit CTRL-C to terminate the loop if you've started one. Hurdle one complete.
In recovery, use volume down to select Apply sdcard:update.zip and push the power button to execute (This will fail, but it's enabled write access for me.)
adb push ota.zip /sdcard/update.zip and press the enter on keyboard to execute. (No - that's not a typo)
If that pushes without error, then enter adb push update.zip /sdcard/update.zip but do NOT press enter.
In recovery, again scroll down with power down to select sdcard:update.zip but do not execute yet.
Press the power button and then watch phone to say "verifying" and then press enter IMMEDIATELY on the keyboard. If timed right, Clockwork recovery should load. If not, start back at step push ota.zip /sdcard/update.zip and repeat from there until clockwork loads.
Optional: From Clockwork Recovery, do a Nandroid backup.
From Clockwork Recovery, select install zip from sdcard, and execute, then choose zip from sdcard and execute, and then you can scroll down to your pre-rooted rom of choice and execute that to flash it. In Clockwork you can scroll with trackpad or volume buttons, and you can execute with either the power button or a trackpad button push.
If you get stuck trying to get Clockwork to load:
Try a different sdcard and start again from the first step.
Check out Modest Android's post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7006760&postcount=2
The Unrevoked Team has more info here: http://www.unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php?id=public:adb_in_recovery
On a rooted Aria, do yourself a huge favor and install Clockwork Recovery. See this thread: Unrevoked team: Recovery reflash tool (updated - Now for Aria/Liberty!)
Also, enable installation of non-Market (untrusted) apps (sideloading):
COMMON:
Start the phone normally.
Enable USB debugging (settings > applications > development > USB Debugging)
Leave the phone running - do not reboot to Clockwork.
adb remount
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db settings.db
Linux/OS X:
echo "update secure set value = 1 where name = 'install_non_market_apps';"|./sqlite3 settings.db
WINDOWS:
echo update secure set value = 1 where name = 'install_non_market_apps';|sqlite3 settings.db
COMMON:
adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
Reboot phone and sideloading works. (thanks to fluffyarmada)
When I get a chance, I'll figure out how to do a proper menu toggle.
ROM Downloads:
liberated_aria_b003_signed.zip
(HTC Boot theme, AT&T apps removed, Google Search default web page)
MD5: 2d7a3aeb8ebe2c33247897be7ef22740
aria_shipped_rooted_signed.zip
(Stock with ROOT, AT&T Boot theme & Apps)
MD5: af56f22d24e4dcc4b205cf9bb3bc9ba1
Aria Issues:
Even with root, wifi tether does not work.
Thanks attn1 and whoever else worked on the Aria. Awesome job.
very impressive!
Remember I told you I had a feeling it would work!
Oh and whenever went into recovery during the root process after running the loop did you actually select recovery from the menu or did you use the other method we talked about in that other thread?
What is the procedure for removing the bloatware? As I said in the other thread, this will be my first endeavor into the Android market and I hope this is not a stupid question.
_Opiate_ said:
very impressive!
Remember I told you I had a feeling it would work!
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You did - and you were right!
attn1 said:
You did - and you were right!
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Im just glad it worked! I can't wait to give it a go myself.
does anyone have a stock rom for the HTC aria? Just wondering if ever i want to go back to the original ROM.
if you give this a try, please let us know how it went. that would be a big bonus.
thanks!
icedude said:
does anyone have a stock rom for the HTC aria? Just wondering if ever i want to go back to the original ROM.
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You are still on the stock ROM....rooting doesn't flash a different ROM
I am trying this but i can't get past the start of running loop...i am following the guide linked to, can anyone give me a bit more explanation?
ko0ky said:
if you give this a try, please let us know how it went. that would be a big bonus.
thanks!
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Its already confirmed to work but I'm going to give this a go as soon as I get home and ill update. I'm headed there now.
_Opiate_ said:
Its already confirmed to work but I'm going to give this a go as soon as I get home and ill update. I'm headed there now.
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Thanks Opiate, but so far, just one person has confirmed. I only asked to get general census on how well its going for everyone.
I trust the op too.. but still, for some of us... this will be our first 'rooting' a android. I love the phone way too much to screw something up.
I followed the instructions on the 'Root the Slide' page... But I must have done something wrong... because I still can't su. And now I can't get adb to detect the phone in recovery mode. Hmm...
Everything seemed to work though... this is strange.
And, yes, USB Debugging is enabled. I'm trying to re-do the whole process, but I can't get the phone to show up on adb.
icedude said:
does anyone have a stock rom for the HTC aria? Just wondering if ever i want to go back to the original ROM.
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Sure. Once your are in clockwork, you can do a Nandroid backup. You can always restore that.
How did you get this to work?
Even with a fresh gold card I am not seeing an Offline Device
ko0ky said:
Thanks Opiate, but so far, just one person has confirmed. I only asked to get general census on how well its going for everyone.
I trust the op too.. but still, for some of us... this will be our first 'rooting' a android. I love the phone way too much to screw something up.
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This is not the easiest root I've ever done. Read the MT3G thread carefully, especially the last few pages. Getting adb to work in recovery takes some patience and some retries.
Loading ota.zip as update.zip and then switching with update.zip as the file is verified also takes time to get just right.
It's a PIA, but it's doable.
Very new at this kinda lost. Got my first android phone trying to figure all this stuff out. Is there a complete idoits gudie to this whole process. Btw loving my little android.
Flashing Roms with Odin and CWM from a stock phone and of course gaining root!
Warning!:I am in no way what so ever so help me Tom Cruise for any damage caused to your device. Although flashing is rather simple and straight forward you still run the risk of bricking your phone. Rooting and installing non-supported Roms does void and warranty you have with Verizon or Samsung. Warranty can be restored only if you flash back to stock firmware unrooted. Do NOT ever unplug your phone in the middle of a flash even if it appears to be locked up! Doing so will probably brick your phone and render it useless (well it sure would make for a fancy paperweight). ALWAYS make sure you have a reliable usb connection (take care of your usb cord and plug into a usb in the back of the machine). Download all Roms from credible sources and make sure they are complete and not corrupt. READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY. If you don't pay attention you can forever kill your phone!
"Updated, but waiting for DLSR camera for better pictures" T- probably next weekend
Everyone download these tools:
Windows Flashing utility called Odin: (if you decide to go this route
(I've included the links to both 1.85 and 1.83. Some users report errors while flashing and have better luck flashing with 1.83 or the other way around)
Odin3 1.85
Odin3 1.83
Samsung's phone drivers
Download
Latest Recovery CWM
Download
A way to open zip and .rar files I suggest Download"]WinRar[/URL]
Rom of choice! ~Only download ROMS of both odin and CWM zips from The Droid Charge forums. No other phones ROMs will work and you will break your phone.
Odin Roms *Also note only flash .md5 files
Stock latest ROM: Download *if you have stock fp1 ROM from verizon already, Follow instructions from CWM flashing "Part A"
Stock latest ROM "debloated" (no bloatware): Download
Tweakstock (custom developer created ROM): Found at this thread. Sometimes developers will make odin packages that contain a custom ROM,kernel,CWM packaged as on .md5 file. With these packages you can just flash with Odin and can omit flashing Recovery CWM
Download plain custom Rom
Download Packaged Rom that includes custom Kernel,ROM,CWM
CWM ROMS Flashable after Latest CWM is flashed to phone with the help of Odin
Stock Kernel
Download
Stock Debloated rooted
Download
SU Binary- Will "Root the device" No UI or system changes
Download
Tweakstock 2.0 ROM only~ 2.2 is current but you have to update through Tweaktools (a web based utility for modifying Tweakstock)
Download
Tweakstock with PBJ Kernel
Download
Tweakstock with PBJ Kernel and File system formatted to ext4 (improves read and write of the physical memory) you will lose all data
Download
Dictionary....
Odin 1.82or 1.85- Odin is the flashing utility you will run on your windows computer to flash your Droid charge. Pay close attention to what options you press and double check what you click as to prevent fatal mistakes. Remember to give Odin "administrator rights" by right clicking on the icon and selecting "Run as Administrator" if using Windows Vista or 7
Samsung Drivers- these are non-negotiable, download them and install them even if you think you already have them. They are necessary to connect your phone to your computer. Installing these drivers can elude problems that might occur when flashing with Odin
ROM of Choice- This is the Modified or stock "Operating system" if you will. These have to be flashed using either ODIN or CWM depending on what you downloaded.
Bloated (stock)- Contains all the (sometimes) useless garbage that both Verizon and Google put on your phone pre-loaded. This can sometimes cause lower performance and shorter battery life.De-Bloated- Basic app's and packages are loaded and nothing else. The OS is stripped of its extra goodies(usually preloaded apps like "Let's Play Golf"). This version tends to be faster and leaves you with maybe a little better battery (due to less apps running in the background), but lacks some features or programs you might want from the stock ROM
Latest CWM- This also needs to be flashed to your device. It is an added safety feature that can help when flashes go wrong. As well as it contains system tweaks. Also, some roms update through this. Flash this!
WinRar- A utility for your computer to unpackage many different file types. Specifically rar files and 7z files. The trial never stops working. Good program to have on your computer.
Kernel- Pretty much a under laying code that functions under the ROM. Generally this is where the Operating system is told it's limitations and how to do certain functions like charging, processor speeds, GPU speed, etc...
ROM- Stands for "Read only memory". this is because once it is flashed to the phone it cannot be edited or modified. This is where the majority of OS resides.
CWM- Stands for Clockworkmod. This is the Recovery program that will replace the stock program. The stock recovery isn't powerful enough and doesn't allow us to flash custom roms.
Ext4- A file system type. Similar to Fat32 or Ntfs filesystems found on windows hard drives. Stock file system is "rfs". While Ext4 may boost read and write speeds of the device, I find rfs to be more stable and produce less problems. Ext4 conversions will wipe all data.
PBJ Kernel A modified kernel by our dev Imnuts. you can find out more about it here at this >Thread
SuperUser- This is the elevated privilege level know as root. This allows you to read and write the system. This is why it is dangerous for rogue apps to gain root privileges. An app, SU manages apps that are allowed root and will prompt you when an app is requesting to gain elevated privileges.
If you would like more explained feel free to request a definition
****Now is the time to back up all your contacts. I recommend doing it with Google or by sending them to the Sim card. Verizon's backup isn't as reliable in my experiences. Some ROMs my not have Verizon's backup in them as they run in the background.****
What everyone must do: **Programs found above in Downloads section**
-Install Odin3 1.82 or 1.85 (1.85 recommended)
-Install Samsung Drivers
-Download CWM
-Create a folder on your computer to store all your phone download goodness
-Download whatever Rom you want to flash (CWM or Odin) this will take a while so might as well do it while you read.
Ok begin!: Choose you method for flashing! 8 I recommend Part A: CWM, It is the easiest and it harder to screw up your phone. Not to mention almost all new Roms are published as a flash-able .zip file not a odin .md5 file. HOWEVER, I also recommend learning Odin as if anything goes wrong Odins the only program that can save the day( Kind of ironic that it's also the program that can kill your day if you mess up. Don't fear though, if you follow the directions you will be fine).
NOTE: When you flash with Odin you will Lose all data, Also, With CWM flashes I HIGHLY recommend wiping and restoring to factory, but it is not necessary. (less problems occur after flashing between ROMS)
Part A= CWM Method or Part B= Odin Method
Pre-Method- CWM flashers do this first
*omit for Odin flashers.
1. Confirm all downloads are complete and move files to desktop or a dedicated folder.
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3. Open location where you downloaded Odin to and drag Odin icon to desktop
4. Install samsung Drivers (I'm guessing you all are capable of doing this without explaining but if you need help let me know)
5. Open Odin 1.82
6. Turn OFF your phone
7. Now put your phone in download mode
Hold the "Volume down" key and plug phone into usb.
Alternative: Hold Volume Down and press power.HINT: if that is a no go, take out the battery. While holding volume down, plug your usb cable in. Download mode should appear. Put battery back in.
8. Connected to computer via a good OEM usb cable if you haven't done so already. (it is recommended to use the usb at the back of your computer, If flash fails switch to a different one and try again)
9. Notice Odin will pick up the device.
First bottom white slot should now be yellow with a "[COMx] x~ notates any number can be here
10. IMPORTANT: Check PDA and only PDA (under Files [Download])
11. Click PDA button
12. Browse to where your "Recovery MD5" ~you should have downloaded this in the beginning of the post.
13. Double check that you only selected PDA
14. Triple check you only checked PDA
Re-Partition--- Unchecked
Flash Lock--- Unchecked
Auto Reboot--- Checked if you would like your charge to reboot after the flash
F. Reset Time--- Checked
phone EFS Clear--- Unchecked
Phone Bootloader Update--- Unchecked
BOOTLOADER--- Unchecked
PDA--- Checked
Phone--- Unchecked
CSC--- Unchecked
15. Now click Start button
16. WAIT
17. yellow bar should go green and a message should display on the page saying it Passed
18. If flash "FAILED" don't fret. Try it again. play around with flashing with and flashing without the battery in. If continues to fail re-download the Recovery and try again.
19. Custom "Recovery" now installed on device
20. Reboot phone if it hasn't done so already
If flashing process fails or you boot loop (Samsung logo keeps appearing)...
Turn off your phone or remove the battery.
Place phone in download mode (volume down then plug phone into a power source)
Put battery back in
reflash in odin
Pre-Method Finished
Method "A" CWM Flash
1. Complete the Pre-Method
2. If you are just rooting and do not want to flash a custom rom download "Su Binary zip" Here.
If not proceed to step 3
3. While device is on, Connect usb to computer
4. On your Droid Charge, Press "Connect storage to PC" button
5. Click "Continue without scanning" on your PC, if it shows up
6. Browse to the Droid Charges SD card via " Computer" if it doesn't automatically launch
7. Place your "Su Binary" (if just rooting) or Rom of choice either on the root of the card or in a folder of your choice
8. Turn off your phone
9. Now reboot into CWM Recovery on your phone
To boot into Recovery- Hold: Power+ Volume up+ Home buttons when phone is "OFF" until samsung is displayed. Boot should then take you to CWM should be a cyan colored menu screen.
10.Navigate to "Mounts and Storage". (using the volume buttons and power to select)
11. Select mount /System (it will change to /unmount when properly mounted)
12.Select mount /Data (I do this just in case)
13. Select +++++Go Back+++++
14. Select "Install zip from sdcard
15. Find you Rom or the Su Binary zip, select it
16. Select Install
17. WAIT until flash finished
18. select "reboot system now"
19. Let system reboot (will take longer than normal on first boot)
20. Congratulations and pat yourself on the back for a new rooted and\or a fresh new custom ROM
Remember you can substitute the Rom with another ROM, a Kernel, updated CWM, Or any other updated .zip file designed for the charge
Method B
1. Confirm all downloads are complete and move files to desktop or a dedicated folder.
2. Install WinRar to unzip or unrar .md5 file if applicable
3. Open location where you downloaded Odin to and drag Odin icon to desktop
4. Install samsung Drivers (I'm guessing you all are capable of doing this without explaining but if you need help let me know)
5. Open Odin 1.82
6. Turn OFF your phone
7. Now put your phone in download mode
Hold the "Volume down" key and plug phone into usb.
Alternative: Hold Volume Down and press power.HINT: if that is a no go, take out the battery. While holding volume down, plug your usb cable in. Download mode should appear. Put battery back in.
8. Connected to computer via a good OEM usb cable if you haven't done so already. (it is recommended to use the usb at the back of your computer, If flash fails switch to a different one and try again)
9. Notice Odin will pick up the device.
First bottom white slot should now be yellow with a "[COMx] x~ notates any number can be here
10. IMPORTANT: Check PDA and only PDA (under Files [Download])
11. Click PDA button
12. Browse to where your Rom is located ~you should have downloaded this in the beginning of the post.
13. Double check that you only selected PDA
14. Triple check you only checked PDA
Re-Partition--- Unchecked
Flash Lock--- Unchecked
Auto Reboot--- Checked if you would like your charge to reboot after the flash
F. Reset Time--- Checked
phone EFS Clear--- Unchecked
Phone Bootloader Update--- Unchecked
BOOTLOADER--- Unchecked
PDA--- Checked
Phone--- Unchecked
CSC--- Unchecked
15. Now click Start button
16. WAIT
17. yellow bar should go green and a message should display on the page saying it Passed
18. If flash "FAILED" don't fret. Try it again. play around with flashing with and flashing without the battery in. If continues to fail re-download the Recovery and try again.
19. Custom Rom should now installed on device
20. Repeat but now flash the custom recovery and a custom kernel if your Rom was not a "Packaged" Rom
If flashing process fails or you boot loop (Samsung logo keeps appearing)...
Turn off your phone or remove the battery.
Place phone in download mode (volume down then plug phone into a power source)
Put battery back in
reflash in odin
Tips:
If you lose "root" flash the "SU Binary" through CWM
Be patient and pay attention!
~Made for noobs by a noob
if reflashing doesnt work revert to DaleV's unbricking tutorial HERE
CREDITS: A BIG Thank You!- I am not asking for donations, but please consider donating to these great developers
IMNUTS- created the recovery
P3Droid- Provided original leak to us all
danalo1979- Provided a nice reference to links and compiled recovery into ROM for ease of use.
DaleV- recovering after fail tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1026746
Other Devs- that are working around the clock to tweak these ROMs and make them better
awesome
Very nice explanation. This was desperately needed for Newbies. You should also put up the resolve for those that get the "manual movi" thingy and think they briked their phone.
Mig1234 said:
Very nice explanation. This was desperately needed for Newbies. You should also put up the resolve for those that get the "manual movi" thingy and think they briked their phone.
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I would be happy to, Once I'm done with the flashing part I will look it up. I've never encountered it myself, but research can hurt.
Scary..great explanation...the only thing I will add is to go into download mode...you do not have to press the power button....if you hold down the volume down button...it will go into download mode.......
What's the skinny on removing the SIM card?
I have seen it mentioned that it must be removed, that it interfered with odin-flash when removed, and not mentioned at all. Any definitive answers? I have personally odined both with it in and out, and have not encountered difficulty either way. Sometimes battery out works, sometimes it fails, same with different usb ports. Fickle little device, but it is forgiving
hogowner said:
Scary..great explanation...the only thing I will add is to go into download mode...you do not have to press the power button....if you hold down the volume down button...it will go into download mode.......
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oo hey your right. well you need to tap power if it is off
budsy said:
What's the skinny on removing the SIM card?
I have seen it mentioned that it must be removed, that it interfered with odin-flash when removed, and not mentioned at all. Any definitive answers? I have personally odined both with it in and out, and have not encountered difficulty either way. Sometimes battery out works, sometimes it fails, same with different usb ports. Fickle little device, but it is forgiving
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Honestly I always leave it in unless the ROM developer specifies otherwise. I think it has something to do with updating the radio. But I am not positive. A developer or one with more knowledge of flashing probably could tell you. I have seen though if it is in it can cause problems, through reading on the forum. But flashing with stock or leaked firmwares leaving it in shouldn't bother it
For me I've never been able to flash with battery out. A couple flashing tutorials have told me to leave it out however personally i have to leave it in.
Thankyou for mentioning the usb. I probably should mention it is sometimes better to use a back usb port.
are photos too big?
Great reference tool!!! Will keep in favorites...
ok coming from a noob,
This is perfect.
Had my DC for 1 day, then rooted, and running froyo humble 1.3,
Tonight, now the GB 2.3.4.
This really should be sticky'd.
Thanks,
John
Ravanous said:
ok coming from a noob,
This is perfect.
Had my DC for 1 day, then rooted, and running froyo humble 1.3,
Tonight, now the GB 2.3.4.
This really should be sticky'd.
Thanks,
John
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Thanks good to hear. Just be warned 2.3.4 does have some issues that need to be worked out. Not that serious, but you may wish to go with the Humble ROM as you would be getting more support and updates to improve the system over the stock 2.3.4.
Good Luck!
Jeff
works great
I used the EP1H rom.. debloated verzion, err version.. ok bad joke.. so far so good.. i do like the go launcher, but will go back to my favorite launcherpro.. i'll reply after i've had time to post any issues i may come across.. got so used to rom manager with original droid, odin is different, i'll give it that
Once you have the firmware build you want, being froyo EE4 or gingerbread EP1G\H, you can pretty much just flash roms with zips in CWM. Less I touch Odin the better.
please sticky this thread
Thanks for this very informative and helpful post!
The Droid Charge was funny, the only way to get into DL mode was to remove the battery, plug in the USB and press vol. down. But the ODIN process would fail until I inserted the battery after the fact.
guruleenyc said:
Thanks for this very informative and helpful post!
The Droid Charge was funny, the only way to get into DL mode was to remove the battery, plug in the USB and press vol. down. But the ODIN process would fail until I inserted the battery after the fact.
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Indeed. I have never been able to flash with the battery out. The droid charge can be finicky at times
jamesnmandy said:
please sticky this thread
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You probably wont see many stickies on this site. Just because we have a "Look here First" thread that this is located in
scarygood536 said:
You probably wont see many stickies on this site. Just because we have a "Look here First" thread that this is located in
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I spent a good 20-30 minutes searching manually and using the site search feature before I finally came across this thread. I didn't come looking for GB info specifically. I was looking for a recent Odin download link. True, in the stickies there is a thread with packs which include Odin, along with 650Mb of other files I didn't want. Odin is a 500Kb file and is essential to all flashing at some point. That's why I feel a sticky is certainly warranted because it contains GB info which is where we are going and Odin links as well.
should voodoo be completely removed from phone before the procedure? and thanks awesome thread
SFniner415 said:
should voodoo be completely removed from phone before the procedure? and thanks awesome thread
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Nope I didn't have to. As long as you are going to a stock ROM and not a modified ROM (gummycharged or Humble...) you should be good to go. Just be sure Wipe data and cache (i think you don't even need to do this but do it just in case) Voodoo doesn't even work with GB, so if you download a packaged version (includes CWM and is rooted) of GB you are good to go, However if you download just the firmware itself and no the recovery, make sure you do download a updated CWM from IMNUTS post that is compatible with GB.
Alright so I haven't seen anything cumulative about the whole leak, but I've seen a lot of people having trouble with this and whatnot so I figured I would accumulate all the stuff I've been reading into one post so people could have a quick reference with everything there instead of linking like 5 threads in order to figure something out.
First off, credits go out to all the other numberous threads explaining and describing difference parts of this process, this include the recent ones telling you how to get the su file, and some old old threads regarding how to use odin and whatnot. Again, I'm just putting it all in one place so somebody who needs a quick and dirty ICS flash + root can do it easily.
First thing you want is ODIN. This is basically a way of putting things onto your phone in a special way, I don't know much more technical detail behind it.
ODIN
Put that bad boy right on your desktop (or somewhere else where you will put all of this stuff for easy access). Extracting it would be a good idea too.
Now you want ICS, finally. You can hit up the direct download, or the torrent. For me, the torrent was faster, I averaged 1.2 MB/s and currently there's about 60 people connected to it, half of them seeding. Either one should work fine.
TORRENT FILE FOR ICS -- credit to R4INS I believe.
DIRECT DOWNLOAD FOR ICS --credit to where it's due, (Efan0388) according to where I found this.
Now once that is all finished downloading, you gotta put your device into download mode. Basically, turn it off. All the way off. Unplug it from the USB cable (if it was).
(1)Plug the USB into the computer, NOT YOUR PHONE.
(2)Push and hold both volume buttons, and a second later push and hold the power button, and a second later, stick that USB cable into your phone.
(3)It should give you a warning screen and say to hit volume up to continue, if so, hit volume up, you did it!
If you don't get that, try again. If you keep having trouble, there might be more specific instructions, but that is what has always worked for me.
Now that your phone is in download mode, double click on that ICS file thingy that you downloaded. A window thing should appear.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
If it looks like that, then you're all set. Go for it. It will take a bit, go eat a sandwich or something, and when you come back your phone will be running ICS!
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Alright, now we got ICS. Time to root it. Credits go to starskyrob for this. His instructions are as follows:
Step 1: ODIN CWM
Step 2: Flash Attached zip from recovery.
Step 3: Reboot.
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Which is perfectly true, but I found it not as depth as I would have liked, so I will go into further detail here.
The way that we are going to root it is by using CWM and a special zip file that when you flash it through CWM will give you superuser (root).
But we don't have CWM, and we don't have root to install it anyway. This is where we turn to using that ODIN thing again.
Here are the two downloads:
CWM Recovery -- This is the CWM that everybody is saying you will need. (credits to Copperhed).
Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed -- This is the thing for rooting the phone. (credits to starskyrob)
Once you got those two guys downloaded, run that ODIN executable that you downloaded earlier, and put your phone back into download mode. Should look like...
Make sure the boxes are ticked off the same way. You also have to click on PDA and select the CWM zip that you downloaded earlier. Once that is set up, have at it. It should take like 5 seconds and boot your phone for you.
Once your phone is booted, make sure you put the Superuser zip onto your sdcard (internal, external, doesn't make a difference).
Now, turn your phone off. You're going to go into CWM Recovery mode now. This is done the same way as download mode, BUT YOU DON'T PLUG IN THE USB CABLE.
From CWM, you choose install zip from sdcard, find that superuser zip, and install. It takes a couple tries, for me it took three tries before it worked. But it does eventually work.
Reboot your phone, and congrats you have rooted ICS with superuser and all that good stuff.
Too bad I suck at formatting and stuff, so it may take me a couple minutes to figure this all out with embedding photos and links and whatnot.
Well, the instructions are a bit botched
xcrazydx said:
Well, the instructions are a bit botched
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I fixed up the links and image and everything, does it seem alright now? lol
Shadeslayers said:
Too bad I suck at formatting and stuff, so it may take me a couple minutes to figure this all out with embedding photos and links and whatnot.
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If I'm not mistaken, you shouldn't have to press the "power" button to get into "download" mode. Just the Vol up & Down while plugging the cord to the phone on the I727.
scott14719 said:
If I'm not mistaken, you shouldn't have to press the "power" button to get into "download" mode. Just the Vol up & Down while plugging the cord to the phone on the I727.
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You are correct, and this ics leak also contains an odin within.
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Shadeslayers said:
I fixed up the links and image and everything, does it seem alright now? lol
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1) download ics leak and make sure phone drivers are installed on your comp
After download is complete
2) plug in usb to comp without phone plugged in
3) pull battery on phone and then put it back in
4) hold vol + and - while plugging the other end of usb into phone. Stay holding vol + and - until download mode pops up on screen
5) make sure phone is recognized in odin com port
6) push start button in odin
scott14719 said:
If I'm not mistaken, you shouldn't have to press the "power" button to get into "download" mode. Just the Vol up & Down while plugging the cord to the phone on the I727.
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xcrazydx said:
You are correct, and this ics leak also contains an odin within.
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I've always been pressing power and it's been working fine for me. Either works, I suppose. Also you need ODIN to get the CWM recovery bit working. I just wasn't sure if you needed it beforehand for the one click ICS (I didn't think so, but better safe than sorry, beecause I already had it on my computer when I ran it so I didn't know).
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Shadeslayers said:
xcrazydx said:
You are correct, and this ics leak also contains an odin within.
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I've always been pressing power and it's been working fine for me. Either works, I suppose. Also you need ODIN to get the CWM recovery bit working. I just wasn't sure if you needed it beforehand for the one click ICS (I didn't think so, but better safe than sorry, beecause I already had it on my computer when I ran it so I didn't know).
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Yes that's correct you will need odin anyway
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odin second image not showing. what should i tick off?
About getting into download mode. For me it doesn't matter where the cable is plugged into first. I always have it plugged into the phone first. Then hold the volume buttons and then plug it into the comp. Works just fine that way.
I have a case with a little cover over the port so it makes it a bit tricky to get the cable in for me. So I just do the reverse and it works just fine.
kidspuddy said:
odin second image not showing. what should i tick off?
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sparker366 said:
About getting into download mode. For me it doesn't matter where the cable is plugged into first. I always have it plugged into the phone first. Then hold the volume buttons and then plug it into the comp. Works just fine that way.
I have a case with a little cover over the port so it makes it a bit tricky to get the cable in for me. So I just do the reverse and it works just fine.
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Fixed it, there was a broken link.
And okay. Lol
great write up! thanks!!!
I got stuck at ODIN saying "SetupConnection.."
and the phone says downloading.
been this way for a good 20 minutes
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nevermind got it thanks!
Thanks
This is my first time flashing a ROM so i deeply appreciate it thanks.
can you flash this useing vmware fusion on a mac?
Thx for the instructions. For the last step, when i put the SU 3.07 file to the SD card, do i leave it as .zip or do i extract it to its own folder before putting it on my SD card?
Leave it as zip. Good luck haha
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium
lesd777 said:
Thx for the instructions. For the last step, when i put the SU 3.07 file to the SD card, do i leave it as .zip or do i extract it to its own folder before putting it on my SD card?
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Leave it alone and place on root of card
bradr00lzd00d1 said:
can you flash this useing vmware fusion on a mac?
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Um..I'm not sure. I have no experience with Macs whatsoever.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium
lesd777 said:
Thx for the instructions. For the last step, when i put the SU 3.07 file to the SD card, do i leave it as .zip or do i extract it to its own folder before putting it on my SD card?
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Disclaimer: I will not be held responsible for any damage to your device. You are following this tutorial at your own risk (not to discourage anyone, though as safe as this process maybe I will not take blame for anyone's bad luck). Apart from the tutorial explanation and some pictures I do not own any of the methods/tools/ROMs/FW in this tutorial/guide, I respect the works done here by the developers and I have no involvement in there works neither am I claiming so
Optional: download the android SDK
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Some Common Knowledge
Stock Firmware: Is needed when you get your phone stuck in a boot-loop(not getting past the splash/start-up screen) OR if you're having trouble updating through OTA updates or Kies (I had my share of both)
Odin: Is used to Flash a stock/Official FW and in Galaxy R's case CWM as well
CWM: This is needed to back up your device's current FW and to install custom ROMs
Super User: This thing gives you root access
Custom ROMs: For when the stock FW seems too dull or when you need to tweak your device to your liking. For the sake of keeping this guide simple and "streamlined" this would not be discussed in this post
This Tutorial assumes that you have little or no knowledge on flashing/modifying your phone's OS/Firmware
Things you'll need:
1. Odin
2. CWM
3. Super User
4. Flashable ROM/Firmware available here Courtesy of The-Droidster
5. A FULLY CHARGED Galaxy R aka Royale aka Galaxy Z (aka Galaxy S2's adopted brother aka Loki Get it cuz it's low key )
6. A USB data cable
7. A PC (I'm using a windows PC)
8. Patience and time
For Personal ease keep all downloads in a separate folder dedicated for Android "Hacking"
STEP 1A: Downloading/installing Tools
Extract Odin
CWM DO NOT EXTRACT
From the link above download Super User shown here: DO NOT EXTRACT
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
STEP 1B: Downloading Firmware
Open the Official ROM link provided and choose the Firmware you like (Depending upon region/languages and OS version)
After Downloading the zip file extract it
You Should get either:
1. Three additional .tar/.tar.md5 files DO NOT EXTRACT THESE
OR
2. A single .tar/.tar.md5 file DO NOT EXTRACT THIS
The extracted files should look like this:
STEP 2: Set up
Turn off your FULLY CHARGED phone (It's better to have a fully charged phone but above 50% is good too)
Open Odin from the folder:
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Allow it run:
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Set it up like this making sure everything else is unchecked
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Now put the phone in Download Mode. On your phone press and hold the volume down, home and power buttons as shown (power button last)
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The following screen would appear:
Press the Volume up button (Because you're a bad ass!)
Now connect the USB data cable with the phone and computer
After a few minutes (of downloading the drivers) you should see this:
Now everything is setup and you can start flashing/Installing a Firmware
STEP 3: Flashing the phone.
As mentioned before you would have either 3 or just 1 .tar/.tar.md5 files from extracting the FW
Here is how you put the extracted files in Odin.
For three files
The file containing the word CODE goes in PDA
The file containing the word MODEM goes in PHONE
The file containing the word CSC goes in CSC
AS Shown here:
For a single .tar/ .tar.md5 file, place the file in the PDA
Click Start and wait for the Yellow rectangle to go green and you're done.
The phone will start automatically and take a few minutes on first boot (so be patient)
And you've Flashed your phone! Hoorah!
Now on to CWM and Root!
Place the Super User .zip file and the Custom ROM .zip in the internal SD of the phone (not the SD card)
STEP 4: Clockwork Recovery Mod aka CWM
Launch Odin, keeping the previous settings
Click the PDA button and open the CWM file: it should look like this
Turn off your phone
Put it in to Download Mode using the volume down, Home and Power Buttons.
Connect the device and PC
Be a Bad ass again!
Hit Start on Odin
Wait for Reboot! ....aaaaand then turn off!
Turn the device ON
After seeing the GalaxyR logo immediately hit the VOLUME UP and HOME buttons
If you see this:
Congratulations! You just installed CWM
STEP 5: Super User/Root access
Note: Recovery navigates using power up and down and to enter the power button
From the CWM select "Install zip from sdcard"
Look for the Super User .zip file and select it
Select yes to install
Reboot!
Now you would have a super user icon in your apps!
Congratulations! You just rooted your phone!
Change log (01/09/2012):
Removed Custom ROM tutorial (it was too generic)
Some minor changes in the descriptions, thanks to The-Droidster
Thanks:
The-Droidster
Adam77Root
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Thanks buddy for your extra effort. Unfortunately this thread has been made before.
Check this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406880&highlight=guide
kataria.vikesh said:
Thanks buddy for your extra effort. Unfortunately this thread has been made before.
Check this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406880&highlight=guide
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I know for a fact that there are more than just one tutorial out there, I just tried to make a simplified and yet a more detailed Guide as best as I could
I even added pretty pictures
Very well written!
Good job buddy! This could just be the new one stop thread for flashing, rooting and installing cwm for Galaxy R!
However there are a few subtle changes that I would like to mention!
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
download the android SDK It is important for installing drivers and tools etc
Not so mandatory for the purpose of flashing and rooting! Drivers get installed automatically, when the device is connected to the PC(Be sure you have Internet connectivity just in case windows has to look up for updated drivers!)
2. Things you'll need:
1. Odin
2. CWM
Use this link for the CWM recovery! It has been optimised by Adam and does not need to be extracted!
As such make corrections here as well:
Extract Odin and CWM (DO NOT EXTRACT the zip folder inside the CWM)
From the link above download Super User shown here: DO NOT EXTRACT
3. STEP 1B: Downloading Firmware
Open the Official ROM link provided and choose the Firmware you like (Depending upon region/languages and OS version)
After Downloading the zip file extract it
You Should get three additional .zip/.tar/.rar files DO NOT EXTRACT THESE
The extracted files should look like this:
You are being very specific here! The 3 files format is not applicable to all ROM's for Galaxy R. Rather almost all the Stock ROM's come as a single *.tar or *.tar.md5 package that is directly loaded into the PDA section of ODIN! No other files are required!
So please make corrections at relevant places like here:As mentioned before you would have 3 .zip/.tar files from extracting the FW
Here is how you put the extracted files in Odin.
The file containing the word CODE goes in PDA
The file containing the word MODEM goes in PHONE
The file containing the word CSC goes in CSC
4. [*]Reboot! ....aaaaand then turn off!
Odin always Auto Reboots the device after flashing. So no need to manually do that.
5. Now the most important thing:
I recommend that you completely remove the section for flashing custom ROM's.
Reason: Each Custom ROM developer will have his/her own method of installing the ROM. Though most of it is generic, still there are quite a few steps that are different for each ROM. So the discussion regarding installing a custom ROm better be kept confined to the thread of that particular ROM. As such it would be wise to remove all references to Customs ROM's from the guide. Keep it focused on the three imp. things...which you already have done very well!:good:
Thnx!
Good Job
X-627 said:
I know for a fact that there are more than just one tutorial out there, I just tried to make a simplified and yet a more detailed Guide as best as I could
I even added pretty pictures
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thanks a lot buddy, yes , old tutorial was there but your's is much more newbee friendly and elobrated :good:
How perfect of you to make this thorough guide right now!
I am having KIES issues and was just in need of this "three-step" procedure for flashing stock and restoring CWM. (I'm not sure if I can flash stock through CWM, therefore I just overwrite CWM and redo the whole thing).
BR, Martin
By the way, there's a mistake in the OP.
You are writing "After seeing the GalaxyR logo immediately hit the VOLUME UP and POWER buttons"
which should say VOLUME UP and HOME buttons.
And tbh why bother to do this, if someone is already repacking every stock firmware with CWM? So that everything is done on automatic basic?
UnknownzD said:
And tbh why bother to do this, if someone is already repacking every stock firmware with CWM? So that everything is done on automatic basic?
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I don't understand brother! Can you be more clear?
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@OP: There's a problem with the screenshots. Plz re-upload to some other site!
Thnx!
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@OP: There's a problem with the screenshots. Plz re-upload to some other site!
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What sort of problem? I checked using a different PC (I wasn't logged into) it seemed fine.
Here's the link. If you're having trouble with the images still let me know
Yup buddy, confirmed. There's definitely some problem with the images. I can only see the final CWM image. All other images are broken. Tried with different browsers. Why don't you re-upload them to a site like postimg.com?
EDIT: Scratch that! The images are back on Might be some temporary problem with the image hosting site!
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Ok I'm going to drop a tip to justin about this guide! Who knows maybe this becomes THE one stop thread for flashing replacing the current one!
But before that could you plz implement these few changes?
Things you'll need:
1. Odin
2. CWM
3. Super User
4. Flashable ROM/Firmware available here Courtesy of The-Droidster
5. Optional Custom ROM (Not Discussed in this post... sorry)
6. A FULLY CHARGED Galaxy R aka Royale aka Galaxy Z (aka Galaxy S2's adopted brother aka Loki Get it cuz it's low key )
7. A USB data cable
8. A PC (I'm using a windows PC)
9. Patience and time
Extract Odin
CWM :DO NOT EXTRACT
From the link above download Super User shown here: DO NOT EXTRACT
Open the Official ROM link provided and choose the Firmware you like (Depending upon region/languages and OS version)
After Downloading the zip file extract it
You Should get
3 additional *.tar or *.tar.md5 files DO NOT EXTRACT THESE OR
Get a single *.tar or *.tar.md5 file DO NOT EXTRACT THIS
The extracted files should look like this:
STEP 3: Flashing the phone.
As mentioned before you would have either 3 or just 1 *.tar or *.tar.md5 files from extracting the FW
[*] For a single *.tar or *.tar.md5 file, place the file in the PDA
The-Droidster said:
I don't understand brother! Can you be more clear?
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@OP: There's a problem with the screenshots. Plz re-upload to some other site!
Thnx!
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Actually I have stated here already :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1861954
The mmc_cap_erase bug can actually takes place at the very first time just after the device rebooted with ICS firmware. And if you just switch off the device after flashing the kernel in order to flash the CWM. There is a chance that your device is already bricked during this process. The only safe method to do this is to replace the recovery image inside the stock firmware with a secured CWM (which using a flawless kernel), such that you have a chance to immediately flash a kernel in CWM after the device rebooted.
When the device is rebooted automatically after using odin, it will get into recovery mode first before going any further, therefore no damage can be done as the device never booted with a flawed kernel.
Therefore the method OP mentioned is actually unsafe as well.
oh btw, it is funny to see how many people that are using Galaxy tab 10.1 have bricked their device after updating to ICS 4.0.4, it seems like none of their users / devs have found that MMC_CAP_ERASE is enabled on their device as well lol But I guess I will just make a thread in a minute or so to get them noticed.
When the device is rebooted automatically after using odin, it will get into recovery mode first before going any further, therefore no damage can be done as the device never booted with a flawed kernel.
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Oh well! I think now I understand what u r trying to convey. I found it a bit difficult to understand by reading the original thread that you created.
So what you are trying to say is:
After flashing the repacked ROM that you have provided via ODIN, the device won't boot into the OS! Rather it would boot directly into CWM that you have packed into the ROM. This way you can flash a secure kernel before the first boot itself! So there's no risk of bricking bcoz the Stock kernel won't ever be loaded! Ingenious my boy! Great!:good: How long have you been playing around with this?
Having said that, the guide the OP has posted is not only about flashing ICS ROM's but also for GB ROM's. What the OP can do is add an exception for ICS ROM's and a link to your repacked ROM would fit in well I guess!
How to remove CWM??
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How to remove CWM??<br />
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Flash back stock rom
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I req only thread should b made....
As it wld nly create a mess/confusion to any new bie..
I m personally confused to which thread to follow
Hope every bdy understands
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How to unroot SGR???
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simran_57 said:
How to unroot SGR???
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Flash to stock F.W
simran_57 said:
How to unroot SGR???
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Either flash stock kernel back or flash back entire stock rom..
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Problems!! D:
I tried to flash Stock Recovery (Singapore ROM, that's where I live), it gave me an error saying:
Partition size is small! [Bin:2059792(4KB) > Part:131072(4KB)]
WriteExt4Partition: Error to OpenCompExt4![err:0xa]
DownloadPartition_odin: Error to WriteExt4Partition![err:0xa]
Tegra_Nand_Write: Error to DownloadPartition_odin![err:0xa]
Halp! What to do! Can't get past Samsung logo splash now. Stuck in boot loop. :crying:
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I tried to flash Stock Recovery (Singapore ROM, that's where I live), it gave me an error saying:
Partition size is small! [Bin:2059792(4KB) > Part:131072(4KB)]
WriteExt4Partition: Error to OpenCompExt4![err:0xa]
DownloadPartition_odin: Error to WriteExt4Partition![err:0xa]
Tegra_Nand_Write: Error to DownloadPartition_odin![err:0xa]
Halp! What to do! Can't get past Samsung logo splash now. Stuck in boot loop. :crying:
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Flash a stock ROM via ODIN.
Thnx!
Caution when modifying your phone, although you can revert 99% of issues you may come across, be cautious.
I take no credit other than compiling info and making a guide. All credit goes to http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4911585 (br3w3r, Chainfire and Princecomsy)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/g935a-root-t3410403
Well, root has been achieved on all of the variants. All the information is spread, therefore I will compile it.
It is confirmed working for the G935T/A/ (All firmwares so far) can anyone verify it works for Verizon?
DOWNLOAD LINKS
Complete Package with all needed files ( http://d-h.st/am7i - click the blue download link to avoids the ads. (Credit to billa)
ADB Files http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Samsung Device Drivers http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117#none
http://d-h.st/gsDA Modified ODIN
http://d-h.st/lQY8 EngBootIMG
https://download.chainfire.eu/968/SuperSU/SuperSU-v2.74-2-S7QC.zip Chainfire's SuperSU
MAKE SURE TO BACKUP YOUR PHONE, YOU MAY NEED TO FACTORY RESET AFTER FLASHING THE ENGBOOT FILE. ( MAY BE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DISABLED SYSTEM APPS)
1- Put your device in to download mode ( Power off--- Hold Down arrow + Home + Power button)
2-Open the provided ODIN and where it says "AP" select and open the file "Samsung_G935x_QC_Rooted_BOOT.TAR" -- FLASH it--
3- The phone should now reboot
Installing SuperSU
easiest way to put it for flashing su.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLvRuzQMPLk
1- make sure you have the adb toolkit installed( place it in the root of the "C:/" drive. Mine is "C:/adb"
2- place the superuser folder you downloaded in to c:/adb and rename it "super" to make things easier
3- open the command prompt. Either search for it or press windows key + r and type in "cmd"
4- once cmd is open, navigate to the "super" folder. To do so type cd c:/ , then type cd adb and finally type cd super
5- type in root.bat
You should now be rooted.
To remove the security warning, use a package disabler like titanium backup and disable SecurityLogAgent
NOTE
For those having lag, heat, and battery drain issues. Try doing this.
I had those issues on PD6.
What I did was, ODIN'd a factory PD8 file and rerooted, then I used KERNEL TOOLKIT and changed to the ONDEMAND Governor, next I increased the CPU(small cores / and large cores) to max FREQUENCY allowed and reduced the min core frequencies to the lowest setting. Be sure to apply settings on boot so they stick.
The phone is very fast now.
I disabled the KNOX packages and tmobile package.
It fixed 95% of my issues, im even running xposed
For anyone that needs the complete firmware from Sammobile:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935T/
I also attached the root files necessary in the zip file here.
BUT... you also need to unrar it. Stinking forum set the zip limit to 20MB for zip files but it zips to about 23MB.
Rar limit is 8MB but in a rar it was reduced to about 18. So... rar'ed it up, hid it in a zip.
Will this work on PC8? That's the one I'm on.
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Will this work on PC8? That's the one I'm on.
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No guts, no glory. Try it and let us know. Root hasn't been out but for a couple of hours so it's hard to know for sure. Make a backup with Smart Switch and try it out! My guess is that you shouldn't have any issue.
If anyone has disabled any of their apps, make sure you re-enable them.
If you get stuck at the white T-Mobile screen for longer than 5 minutes then reboot back to stock recovery and factory reset. Sucks... but some of us had to do it. Afterwards, it should boot fine.
By the way... HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!
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Binary100100 said:
No guts, no glory. Try it and let us know. Root hasn't been out but for a couple of hours so it's hard to know for sure. Make a backup with Smart Switch and try it out! My guess is that you shouldn't have any issue.
If anyone has disabled any of their apps, make sure you re-enable them.
If you get stuck at the white T-Mobile screen for longer than 5 minutes then reboot back to stock recovery and factory reset. Sucks... but some of us had to do it. Afterwards, it should boot fine.
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I'm all in. Thanks. Will go for it.
mrlugo88 said:
I'm all in. Thanks. Will go for it.
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May the root be with you.
Does it work on tmo S7 edge on PD7?
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Do I need a laptop for this. I'm so sorry about my super noobish question. Don't kill me
Lmax579 said:
Does it work on tmo S7 edge on PD7?
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It's been confirmed to work.
Chocolatetai said:
Do I need a laptop for this. I'm so sorry about my super noobish question. Don't kill me
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A Windows machine with administrative rights to install device drivers are required.
Thankyou for your nice reply. I guess I have to wait till my brother gets home
whats the weird icon in the status bar and anybody found lag after they flash the boot file?
Binary100100 said:
No guts, no glory. Try it and let us know. Root hasn't been out but for a couple of hours so it's hard to know for sure. Make a backup with Smart Switch and try it out! My guess is that you shouldn't have any issue.
If anyone has disabled any of their apps, make sure you re-enable them.
If you get stuck at the white T-Mobile screen for longer than 5 minutes then reboot back to stock recovery and factory reset. Sucks... but some of us had to do it. Afterwards, it should boot fine.
By the way... HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!
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How would I boot back to stock recovery?
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That's for compiling the info.
Might be a good idea to add a list of builds it's been confirmed working on.
Lmax579 said:
How would I boot back to stock recovery?
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Switch your Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge completely.
Boot into Galaxy S7 recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power keys at the same time.
Release all three buttons when Samsung Galaxy S7 screen flickers and you see a warning sign.
Press Volume Up to continue to the main screen of Recovery mode. Or, press Volume Down if you aren’t sure and want to go back to the normal mode.
That’s just about it!
Read more: http://wccftech.com/how-to-enter-galaxy-s7-recovery-mode/#ixzz4DORIJ3Dx
http://wccftech.com/how-to-enter-galaxy-s7-recovery-mode/
Chocolatetai said:
Do I need a laptop for this. I'm so sorry about my super noobish question. Don't kill me
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Yes, specifically the root.bat is Windows based, but you could read the .bat and figure out how to do it in linux. Either way, yes.
Worked flawlessly with the guide. Thanks for compiling it
Edit/Update:
I am getting the same lag that others have reported previously. One thing I'm seeing that stands out in logcat is Secure Storage Daemon throwing warnings and then an error "Kernal binary has been changed. Please use the same version of platform/kernel binaries"
uaktags said:
Yes, specifically the root.bat is Windows based, but you could read the .bat and figure out how to do it in linux. Either way, yes.
Worked flawlessly with the guide. Thanks for compiling it
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So just followed the guide? Do I need anything else? I just follow the guide and download what the guide says? Do I need to turn my phone off? Do I need a specific app on my phone for anything? Sorry for the questions
Chocolatetai said:
So just followed the guide? Do I need anything else? I just follow the guide and download what the guide says? Do I need to turn my phone off? Do I need a specific app on my phone for anything? Sorry for the questions
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If you follow the guide, you'll have everything you need and there wouldn't be any questions needed.
I guess more specific to ask, where are you getting hung up?
On a windows machine:
Download all the files listed and get them installed
Follow the instructions (boot phone into download mode, put adb folder into c:\, rename the SuperSU folder from the zip archive to "super" for easy access, execute the cd's and then execute root.bat)
uaktags said:
If you follow the guide, you'll have everything you need and there wouldn't be any questions needed.
I guess more specific to ask, where are you getting hung up?
On a windows machine:
Download all the files listed and get them installed
Follow the instructions (boot phone into download mode, put adb folder into c:\, rename the SuperSU folder from the zip archive to "super" for easy access, execute the cd's and then execute root.bat)
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How would I put my phone in download mode
Chocolatetai said:
How would I put my phone in download mode
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It's in the guide.
Please just read the guide and understand it before you move forward. Ask what you don't understand from the guide so that the writer could make it more clear if it's needed. But what you just asked is literally written clearly with what to do.
Damn can't wait to do this and install xposed only got another hour left
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