Hey guys I'm on vacation and bricked my phone.... Grrr.. But I got it back with the unbrick. Bad news is the only computer I have won't allow me to run rage because my work computer thinks the rage bin is a virus and auto deletes it. I can not disable the virus protection. Is there any way to root without access to a computer?
I've been using my phone as an AP for my family to use and also for work related purposes so I need my root back ASAP!!
Thanks guys!
sure just use odin to flash a voodoo kernel. no pit needed, it goes in the pda slot.
the kernel will push root on first boot. and you get lagfix back and sound enhancements. its that easy.
Dani897 said:
sure just use odin to flash a voodoo kernel. no pit needed, it goes in the pda slot.
the kernel will push root on first boot. and you get lagfix back and sound enhancements. its that easy.
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Awesome! Now the kernel is a .zip, should i rename the extension?
jdbeitz said:
Awesome! Now the kernel is a .zip, should i rename the extension?
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there shuld be an odin version of the comunity kenrel, you need to extract the package and in the .tar is inside the zip.
alternatively if you have the cwm kernel already then you can extract the contents, find the zimage file(that's the actual kernel) in either the kenrel folder or updates folder, take that zimage and archive it as a .tar in a program like 7zip the .tar archive should not have compression and should only contain the zimage file.
also depending on what package you used it may be rooted already. try to install superuser from the market before flashing anything. that may be all you need as many of gtg's packages already have su binaries installed. if this is the case then you can flash a custom kernel with sgskernel flasher which will find the zimage inside the .zip and ignore all the other contents, as long as the file extension matches the archive it will figure the rest out.
I tried adding the ximage to a .tar and flashing through odin, but got the phone >!> pc thing... I reflashed to stock... I am now trying to flash stock with the zimage in the phone slot in hope is to flash stock with the rooted kernel.
superuser did not take either.
One final question, can you link me to the community odin version? I can't seem to find it anywhere.. unless im looking in the wrong place
odin keeps getting stuck at the zimage process
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119598
http://www.multiupload.com/VPRP8YSL2W
crap. are you an administrator? sometimes it seems to help running odin "as administrator"
odin is sometimes wierd and may take a few attempts to flash. i dont have an esxplaination for this but it happens.
are you using the infuse.pit PIT file? it may help if something got screwed up (maybe not help but it couldnt hurt)
I am admin
ODIN seems pretty buggy to me.. I am trying to flash back to stock again then flash the kernel overtop of that... ODIN is giving me trouble going back to stock now, but i think this time it looks like its actually working (hopefully!)
Lets hope this works! Stock infuse SuCkS!
I'll let you know what happens in a few minutes!
THANKS!
jdbeitz said:
I am admin
ODIN seems pretty buggy to me.. I am trying to flash back to stock again then flash the kernel overtop of that... ODIN is giving me trouble going back to stock now, but i think this time it looks like its actually working (hopefully!)
Lets hope this works! Stock infuse SuCkS!
I'll let you know what happens in a few minutes!
THANKS!
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best bet for a phone!computer screen is just a full flash with the pit file in place.
the pit should not be used to flash only the kernel! just the .tar goes in the pda slot, nothing else!
Got the stock to boot, flashed the kernel and I'm hearing the famous robot voice telling me the eta on the partition conversions
Sounds like it should work from here!!
Thanks so much for your help! (I clicked the Thanks button on every post you wrote me )
no problem
anyway this can be done through Heimdall? Odin wont recognize my phone
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1. boot into clockworkmod recovery
2. apply http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/noobnl/stock.epic.DI18.rom.update.zip
Firon said:
http://firon.net/xda/update-modemtoDI18.signed.zip
Modem updater that takes you to DI18. Doesn't matter what version your previous modem was.
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DRockstar said:
Here's the stock Samsung recovery, in case the phone needs to be turned in or sold, it uninstalls ClockworkMod Recovery:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/500010/epic4g.recovery.stock.di18.zip
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build 2 fixes wifi/bluetooth
older build
http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/noobnl/stock.epic.DI07.rom.update.build2.zip
noobnl said:
you still need to flash DG27 to DI07 so you can get the latest modem.bin
1. boot into clockworkmod recovery
2. apply http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/noobnl/stock.epic.DI07.rom.update.zip
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What is this for...? Is it just a stock rom?
plmiller0905 said:
What is this for...? Is it just a stock rom?
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It's for flashing back to stock without odin.
will u lose the clockwork recovery after flashing this way?
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will u lose the clockwork recovery after flashing this way?
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No. It flashes back to stock DI07 and does not touch recovery. I believe this is to give you a clean slate before flashing ROMs or a quick fix for when somthing goes wrong flashing zips.
you still need to flash DG27 to DI07 so you can get the latest modem.bin..what does this mean??? do i have to do something after i flash this rom that is attached?
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you still need to flash DG27 to DI07 so you can get the latest modem.bin..what does this mean??? do i have to do something after i flash this rom that is attached?
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It means you have to already have the DI07 update installed first because it only flashes the system, not the modem/phone or data.
updated!!!
http://firon.net/xda/SPH-D700-modem.DI07.update-signed.zip
Here's a modem updater. You need clockwork to flash this. Rename to update.zip and copy it to the root of your sd card.
This will update your modem/baseband from DG27 to DI07.
It will not check your phone's version, but it will at least make sure using it you're on the right phone model.
It will NOT overwrite root, your kernel, or anything else. It only touches the modem.
any chance of the original epic Rom? the one that came with the phone prior to DI07? i used Oden to rever to stock and then applied the update (DI07) but Android Market is not working (i'm guessing corupt (g)Talk file).
Data Wipe + Clear Cache did not seem to help when in clockrecovery, the android market wont let me download anything
noob, would you mind posting a copy of the DG27 modem.bin file? Some of us are having issues with Bluetooth audio and I wanted to see if reverting the baseband would solve it.
Awesome, noobnl you rock. Now i'm gonna really start messin with this phone
the web page to download isnt loading for me.
http://firon.net/xda/update-modemtoDI18.signed.zip
Modem updater that takes you to DI18. Doesn't matter what version your previous modem was.
updated!...
Will this erase all data or just replace whatever rom you have installed.
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So which thing should i use to get modem.bin?
Edit: Nvrmind This is just what i was looking for thank you firon and noobnl.
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What is this for...? Is it just a stock rom?
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Hello all I'am new hear & i'm sure this is a noob Q but if my phone is rooted & has DG27 on it can i use Clockworkmod to flash this stock.epic.DI18.rom.update.zip to update it?
The Older Build .zip file is busted i downloaded it two times & both times winrar says
Code:
! D:\net down\stock.epic.DI07.rom.update.build2.zip: Unexpected end of archive
Clockwork also said the file was no good
My question is can i update my phone from DG27 to DI18 with the first file in the OP? & then use "update-modemtoDI18.signed.zip(from post #14)" I was reading things about having to up date to DI07 before going to DI18 also if any one would be kind enough to point me to the right files & stuff to get my phone updated. I have been on this forum & a few others for about 4 hours now and i can't seem to find an answer
zman519 said:
Hello all I'am new hear & i'm sure this is a noob Q but if my phone is rooted & has DG27 on it can i use Clockworkmod to flash this stock.epic.DI18.rom.update.zip to update it?
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Yes.
you won't lose clockwork recovery but you might lose root.
if you lose root access, you simply need to re-root or flash a new kernel.
He just needs to flash a rooted kernel and that's it. Just in case.
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Hello Everyone, This is Now an Instructional Odin ROM to flash Back to Factory Stock and/or Recover your Broken System.
This is 100% STOCK Odexed T839UVKD1 firmware For the Sidekick 4G and needs to be flashed through Odin. Odin is attached below along with the Sidekick 4G pit.
How to Install/Flash.
Code:
0. Download the KD1OdinSTOCK.tar.md5 File (Find link Below)
1. Remove the .md5 tail
2. Open odin with phone not connected yet
3. Boot in to download mode using Trackpad+Vol down then power
4. Connect phone to pc
5. KD1OdinSTOCK.tar in pda slot, Use SK4G pit file from below in Pit Slot
6. Double check that only auto-reboot is checked (if it doesnt work the first time, click re-partition)
7. Click flash
First boot may take around 3-5 mins. Wait it out and then you should be good to go.
KD1OdinSTOCK.tar.md5 >> DOWNLOAD
UPDATE: FOOL PROOF WAY TO GET INTO DOWNLOAD MODE
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Try this, take the battery sim and sd card out of your phone.
Open odin, put the tar in pda and pit into pit.
Plug your phone into the usb.
Now bare with me, this part is a bit akward but you can do it.. hold the vol down key and trackball *with one hand* and put the battery in while holding them. You will be in download mode and Odin will detect your phone. Then flash
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Thanks to Xda Members Datlilboricua and tweeklulz for testing these files for me.
Use the Thanks button if this was helpful ; post below if you have feedback/questions ect, Thank you and please enjoy!
Nice one! Keep at it. There are a bunch of us waiting for this!
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downloading now, i'll package them
thanks for pulling these man
edit: just got back from the bar and I work in 6 hours i'll upload it later
Can anyone teach me how to install it in sidekick
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Mirrors:
Part 1: http://gititbit.ch/skgi
Part 2: http://gititbit.ch/skgi2
Is this still being packaged Blu? I could really use a working odin tar right now... accidentally soft bricked trying to use a recovery.tar to get rid of ClockworkMod and get back to a stock recovery.
sduvick said:
Is this still being packaged Blu? I could really use a working odin tar right now... accidentally soft bricked trying to use a recovery.tar to get rid of ClockworkMod and get back to a stock recovery.
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Just packed now sorry. You flashed the one from the restoring stock recovery thread? What was your method of flashing it? Does it boot up at all or stick at the samsung boot screen? (i packaged that one and am curious as I heard reports of it working)
Download link: still uploading
Pit file attached in case you need it (unrar it first)
I do not guarantee that this will work, all I did was tar the files and upload them (and edit the pit). I did not trim the datafs.rfs file due to lack of ability to test it. Flash AT YOUR OWN RISK! so If this fails you now own a fancy brick!
edit:Not posting the tar yet for privacy of ayoteddy and potentially his logins to websites. The data wasn't wiped and has all his info, waiting for a clean one.
damn those files shouldnt contain any data since i had factory wiped just before pulling those images. *shrug* there might be a more in-depth way to clear all data
anyways im sure we can have a functional odin image with only the following files included
zImage
modem.bin
factoryfs.rfs
Recovery.bin
Param.lfs
i doubt anybody will be messing with anything else in their file sys but that should be able to recovery anybody from a soft brick.
Edit: Also dis-include the sbl and boot.bin as it could be very dangerous overwriting those files.. not really necessary anyhow.
I'm actually stuck at the black screen with a phone and a computer with a yellow triangle in the middle. Yeah, I was trying to flash a stock recovery from the stock recovery thread. Got a little desperate and tried to flash the recovery tarred for Odin, and that sent me to where I am now. I appreciate all your hard work guys, and have learned my lesson not to flash unless there's a lot of backups handy ;]
I'll try the pit, not sure if I may need more or not, you guys probably know better than me.
EDIT: as I am not skilled in using Odin and do not wish to cause further damage to my phone, I will await instructions from you guys/ayoteddy's image.
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I'm actually stuck at the black screen with a phone and a computer with a yellow triangle in the middle. Yeah, I was trying to flash a stock recovery from the stock recovery thread. Got a little desperate and tried to flash the recovery tarred for Odin, and that sent me to where I am now. I appreciate all your hard work guys, and have learned my lesson not to flash unless there's a lot of backups handy ;]
I'll try the pit, not sure if I may need more or not, you guys probably know better than me.
EDIT: as I am not skilled in using Odin and do not wish to cause further damage to my phone, I will await instructions from you guys/ayoteddy's image.
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What did you do while flashing it? What boxes did you tick? Where did you put the tar, etc
@ ayoteddy alright i'll just make one from those, only reason i was including cache before is I heard its where permissions were stored though as you said I'm sure those files work fine
Here it is:
Odin + pit: attached
sk4g_stock.tar.md5.rar: Click here
UNRAR the tar first (i didn't want to trim factoryfs.rfs due to unability to test so I compressed it instead)
Put the extracted sk4g.tar.md5 in the pda slot
make sure ONLY AUTO-REBOOT is checked (unless you are re-partitioning, then use re-partition and the pit file)
1. open odin with phone not connected yet
2. boot in to download mode using Trackpad+Vol down then power (thanks sduvick)
3. connect phone to pc
4. sk4g_stock.tar.md5 in pda slot
5. double check that only auto-reboot is checked (and the pda you selected of course)
6. Click flash
Disclaimer: Flash at your own risk, if you get bricked I am not liable.
The odin tar includes
factoryfs.rfs
modem.bin
param.lfs
recovery.bin
zImage
Thanks blu, @sduvick would prolly be the first to test cause he was waitng for this.. hope everything works out for em
He also figured out how to get into downlode mode ..
Trackpad+Vol down then power
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I'm not entirely sure what I did. I think I put the recovery.tar.md5 in the wrong place. anyways, I'm back out of bricked, and now just waiting for a working stock restore tar to get back to stock.
EDIT: just saw the tar, downloading now, will test in around 10 min when the file is downloaded.
sduvick said:
I'm not entirely sure what I did. I think I put the recovery.tar.md5 in the wrong place. anyways, I'm back out of bricked, and now just waiting for a working stock restore tar to get back to stock.
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Did you try my one click stock in the same post?
Yeah, I didn't have the same root method, so that didn't get rid of Clockwork for me.
First try at flashing failed almost at the end, at recovery.bin if I'm not mistaken. I'm trying to run it again.
EDIT: Failed again, at recovery.bin
sduvick said:
First try at flashing failed almost at the end, at recovery.bin if I'm not mistaken. I'm trying to run it again.
EDIT: Failed again, at recovery.bin
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Got it working through pm with him.
attach the pit and re-partition. then flash the tar
sduvick wanna post the steps you used?
I can actually give steps based on what you have for symptoms (too much experimenting for me haha)
If you have the "soft brick," that is the small phone and computer icons, just connect to Odin and flash the full image.
Black screen, no logo.
1. Get into download mode by using VolDown+Touchpad+Power
2. flash full sk4g.tar.md5 as posted.
logo only
1. Download mode
2. Flash full package
Can't flash recovery/boot/sbl
1. Download mode
2. use PIT only, run with repartition checked
3. reboot/reDownload mode
4. run the full image in Odin.
Anything else
1. Download mode
2. Full tar.md5 flash in Odin
3. Ask if it doesn't work
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i can actually give steps based on what you have for symptoms (too much experimenting for me haha)
if you have the "soft brick," that is the small phone and computer icons, just connect to odin and flash the full image.
Black screen, no logo.
1. Get into download mode by using voldown+touchpad+power
2. Flash full sk4g.tar.md5 as posted.
Logo only
1. Download mode
2. Flash full package
can't flash recovery/boot/sbl
1. Download mode
2. Use pit only, run with repartition checked
3. Reboot/redownload mode
4. Run the full image in odin.
Anything else
1. Download mode
2. Full tar.md5 flash in odin
3. Ask if it doesn't work
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sticky this **** mothafuckas!!!
The Pope of Dope said:
sticky this **** mothafuckas!!!
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good thing some incredibly sexy blu guy made that pit file. I hear he has the face of brad pitt with abs like jesus.
Hi everybody, i wasnt sure whether to open this subject here or in "Android Software Development". sorry if i was wrong, and if i did you can transfer the topic to the right place, tnx
Few days ago i was trying to put in a rooted kernel in my sgs using odin. after clicking start the odin showed FAIL and from this moment on, the device didnt want to boot or go to recovery mode, only to download mode..
After trying abou a 1000 different other kernels i decided to try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22555425.. after doing step num 4, odin showed the fail mark again and from that moment on, the device wouldnt want to go to either download mode nor recovery mode.. so the situation is- the device DOESNT react to any click on any key.. JUST NOTHING
I have ordered JIG from someone.. after pluging it in and going back to download mode, is this ICS tutorial mentioned above gonna work for me or is it gonna fail again?
Btw sorry for digging like this, im just so despert for help.. TNX FOR ANY HELP!
If ur on download mode why don't you use odin to flash a stock rom instead off flashing a new kernal!
Be carefull on flashing related.. If ur on black death screen ur [email protected] a new phone!
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Cus all i wanted was to switch the karnel without changing the rom and wiping my data' what would of happen if i change my rom. furthermore i did changed to stock rom as a part of the tutorial above and thats the part the phone was bricked.
btw what is a black death screan? when the phone dont respond?
Can u be more specified what kind of rom & kernal? What kind of sgs phone
Black death screen is when nothing appear on ur screen after flashing prosedure! not even a single object or image, when that time come... Ur phone is useless..
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You have your kernel. Open it with 7zip, extract boot.img
Install Heimdall.
Start your GS in Download Mode
Run zadig.exe and install the correct drivers.
Put boot.img in Heimdall file.
Open cmd.exe, go to c:\heimdall (or where you put it)
type :
heimdall flash --kernel boot.img
Enjoy
barome said:
You have your kernel. Open it with 7zip, extract boot.img
Install Heimdall.
Start your GS in Download Mode
Run zadig.exe and install the correct drivers.
Put boot.img in Heimdall file.
Open cmd.exe, go to c:\heimdall (or where you put it)
type :
heimdall flash --kernel boot.img
Enjoy
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Plus, remember to kill all Kies processes from background
PS. Since you are only flashing kernel, you won't end up with hard bricked phone..only bootloaders can mess up your phone that badly..so it's probably only driver problem or something like that..try Heimdall as suggested
Sent from my sandwiched SGS
I haven't got my JIG yet so my phone is still DEAD BLACK.. ill update the post after i'l restore the download mode..
and btw i didn't realy understand what "barome" said :
Install Heimdall.
Start your GS in Download Mode
Run zadig.exe and install the correct drivers.
Put boot.img in Heimdall file.
Open cmd.exe, go to c:\heimdall (or where you put it)
type :
heimdall flash --kernel boot.img
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whats Heimdall is?
whats zadig.exe is and where can i get it? (or i already have it in the files from the tut and dont know it yet..)
what is boot.img and where can i get it?
and tnx again for your patient answers and ur will to help! appreciate it ALOT!
panahi said:
I haven't got my JIG yet so my phone is still DEAD BLACK.. ill update the post after i'l restore the download mode..
and btw i didn't realy understand what "barome" said :
whats Heimdall is?
whats zadig.exe is and where can i get it? (or i already have it in the files from the tut and dont know it yet..)
what is boot.img and where can i get it?
and tnx again for your patient answers and ur will to help! appreciate it ALOT!
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Hi. With google, try to find heimdall. It's a software including zadig.
Boot.img is in your kernel's zip file.
I dont have this file (Boot.img) in the kernel's file posted in the tut above... is it supposed to be in the device itself?
What file have you in kernel's zip ?
Listen, i have downloaded 4 different zips.
1st was ICS_4.0.3_MR1-RC4.2_I9000 (the rom itself from the tut) which includes a boot file img somwhere inside of it.
2nd was odin
3rd was i9000XWJVZ 2.3.6 ROM (the stock GB rom i think) which includes 5 files : APBOOT.....md5 , CODE......md5 , CSC......md5 , MODEM......md5 , and finaly s1_odin.pit
4th and final was CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVZ-v4.3 KERNEL which includes the file
"CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVZ-v4.3-TAR.tar"
panahi said:
1st was ICS_4.0.3_MR1-RC4.2_I9000 (the rom itself from the tut) which includes a boot file img somwhere inside of it.
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So you've got a boot.img....
Actuali i wasnt sure if thats the file u ment cus i have beent told to first flash a stock GB rom with a stock kernel and AFTER that to flash the ICS. the boot file is in the ICS rom files.
sorry for questioning u but its the second time im getting bricked becuase of others mistakes so im a bit scared.
I accidentally pushed the wrong framework-res.apk file in adb and now im stuck in a bootloop
I have stock recovery and am rooted
I can enter download mode but I don't want to lose all my data.
What can I do?
If you didn't make a nandroid backup... You will have to re-flash your rom over again
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Just noticed your on stock... Yikes. Looks like you'll have to Odin that thing. When pushing apks. Set the permissions to rw-r-r before rebooting
And definitely watch what your pushing
Annex1 said:
If you didn't make a nandroid backup... You will have to re-flash your rom over again
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Just noticed your on stock... Yikes. Looks like you'll have to Odin that thing. When pushing apks. Set the permissions to rw-r-r before rebooting
And definitely watch what your pushing
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I'd prefer people use the heimdall oneclick (check 'Projects' out my sig).
Odin always makes things complicated, and it's closed source.
Heimdall is open source, documented, and actively maintained.
Just a suggestion
Or try using Heimdal One-Click to flash a custom kernel only. Then find a kernel you can flash in CWM that has TWRP. Then you can copy over your original framework-res.apk in the TWRP file manager and see if it will boot.
None of that will mess with your files except framework-res.
It's been a long time since I've been on stock recovery but does ADB pick up the phone when its in recovery?
hechoen said:
It's been a long time since I've been on stock recovery but does ADB pick up the phone when its in recovery?
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It does on the blastoff kernel in eollies oneclick
bhundven said:
It does on the blastoff kernel in eollies oneclick
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I know it does with custom recoveries but if he can get it picked up in the stock recovery he can just push the original .apk back. Easy. If it picks it up.
hechoen said:
I know it does with custom recoveries but if he can get it picked up in the stock recovery he can just push the original .apk back. Easy. If it picks it up.
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what does it matter? Push the apk with custom recovery. I don't know of anything you can flash with stock recovery.
bhundven said:
what does it matter? Push the apk with custom recovery. I don't know of anything you can flash with stock recovery.
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F. I'm off topic.
You're rooted on stock recovery. Install root explorer, over write the framework-res.apk, reboot.
Thank you so much guys.
I was able to flash a custom kernal with Heimdall and I pushed the right framework-res and now everythings back to normal
I'm truly grateful for all your speedy and helpful replies.
I would advise you to flash a simple zip (take any simple mod or gapps) valid for your Android version and edit its updater script to just flash the system folder. Then add the zip a system folder with framework folder and put your right framework-res.apk,
This way you just flash, fix permissions and good to go... no Heimdall, kernel or any other change, and you're back in business.
Another even simpler way is to use our device's Aroma File Manager and simply copy the right file and fix permissions...
I took a little time playing around with Heimdall. It's....... different.
I have taken the time to simplify some of the steps for everyone, and built the required file myself.
I used TWRP 2.8.0.0 "img" file from their website. All development credit go to TeamWin, I've just converted it to the proper file format for Heimdall.
edit: The file use is actually a port to the Tab 3 by gr8nole. I was wrong about a couple of things. So, credit goes to TeamWin for original dev, and to gr8nole for porting it to the Tab 3 for us
Before reading farther, please remember:
ALL FLASHING IS DONE AT ONE's OWN RISK, I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE.
Please take adequate precautions to be able to recover your device from a soft brick.
This method is for KitKat users.
I used the Pit mapping for the T210. The recovery partition is "mmcblk0p10." I checked the partition info on my T210R using Partition Table by Lakshman. The T210R also has its Recovery partition on "mmcblk0p10," so I expect it to work no problem. And TWRP Odin flashables tend to be compatible with several 7.0 variants.
1. Open Heimdall. Reboot your device into download mode (power+volume down+home, then volume up).
2. Attach tablet to computer.
3. Select "Load Package" tab if it isn't already.
4. Click the "Browse" button under "Heimdall Firmware Package."
5. Select the ".tar.gz" file attached to this thread.
6. Click "Load/Customize." This will jump you to the "Flash" Tab.
7. Make sure that the "Repartition" check-box is unselected.
8. Click "Flash."
9. After flashing, reboot into your new recovery and install SuperSU and BusyBox.
As of this point, I have not been able to test this. I hope it goes well for anyone who tries it
Update:
As of now, I have been able to test this file on my own T210R. I already had this version of TWRP installed, so can't confirm actual update, but Heimdall said it flashed, and it didn't brick it, so I'd say good to go! (Take appropriate precautions anyways, because you never know what will happen.)
Worked well, thanks
Greaper88 said:
I took a little time playing around with Heimdall. It's....... different.
I have taken the time to simplify some of the steps for everyone, and built the required file myself.
I used TWRP 2.8.0.0 "img" file from their website. All development credit go to TeamWin, I've just converted it to the proper file format for Heimdall.
Before reading farther, please remember:
ALL FLASHING IS DONE AT ONE's OWN RISK, I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE.
Please take adequate precautions to be able to recover your device from a soft brick.
I used the Pit mapping for the T210. The recovery partition is "mmcblk0p10." I checked the partition info on my T210R using Partition Table by Lakshman. The T210R also has its Recovery partition on "mmcblk0p10," so I expect it to work no problem. And TWRP Odin flashables tend to be compatible with several 7.0 variants.
1. Open Heimdall. Reboot your device into download mode (power+volume down+home, then volume up).
2. Attach tablet to computer.
3. Select "Load Package" tab if it isn't already.
4. Click the "Browse" button under "Heimdall Firmware Package."
5. Select the ".tar.gz" file attached to this thread.
6. Click "Load/Customize." This will jump you to the "Flash" Tab.
7. Make sure that the "Repartition" check-box is unselected.
8. Click "Flash."
9. After flashing, reboot into your new recovery and install SuperSU and BusyBox.
As of this point, I have not been able to test this. I hope it goes well for anyone who tries it
Update:
As of now, I have been able to test this file on my own T210R. I already had this version of TWRP installed, so can't confirm actual update, but Heimdall said it flashed, and it didn't brick it, so I'd say good to go! (Take appropriate precautions anyways, because you never know what will happen.)
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You say you took TWRP from TeamWin's website? Can you show me that, because I'm pretty sure they don't support this device.
gr8nole said:
You say you took TWRP from TeamWin's website? Can you show me that, because I'm pretty sure they don't support this device.
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Maybe not their official website... oops.
The file I used you've uploaded... my mistake, thought you were part of their project.
Well the TWRP image file worked well enough for me... Either way...
I think this is the main way to root the T210(R) if updated to KitKat. Since it is quite possible that it's the last update it's ever going to see, I'd say it's good time to root it now and put Xposed on it for good measure.
xaueious said:
Well the TWRP image file worked well enough for me... Either way...
I think this is the main way to root the T210(R) if updated to KitKat. Since it is quite possible that it's the last update it's ever going to see, I'd say it's good time to root it now and put Xposed on it for good measure.
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This version of TWRP is still compatible with JellyBean. I restored and booted my stock OS using this flash. And this is the same method that I had used to root before the update. (using Odin rather than Heimdall though.)
@Greaper88 did you test other files to confirm that functionality is working well (just curious) ?
Heimdall is interesting tool but i haven't tested it myself.
mkaymuzik said:
@Greaper88 did you test other files to confirm that functionality is working well (just curious) ?
Heimdall is interesting tool but i haven't tested it myself.
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Do you mean other Heimdall installer files?
I've not tested other files as I've only messed with my Tab 3, and any flash files have to be built from a raw ".img" (image) file and the device's PIT (Partition Information Table). This presents challenges that I haven't tried to overcome.
I saw a request somewhere in another thread for a walkthrough on rooting the Tab 3 with Heimdall, and I figured out and posted this since it was only the recovery, and that much was actually somewhat easy.
My idea was, if you get custom recovery, you can then install your choice of ROM. Although I don't know if there is a TWRP flashable stock KK ROM yet...
I'm confident that the method in this thread for mentioned devices works based on my own flash and on "xaueious'" posts.
To port this method to other devices, one just needs the device's PIT and the recovery image file, "recovery.img" for example in order to build a flash file. The process is actually easy once you know how.
Full ROMs would be more difficult I think because there are other files besides ".img" files that have to be written to the flash, and a XML file has to be built as well to handle all of that. I haven't had time to mess with all of that...
Greaper88 said:
Do you mean other Heimdall installer files?
I've not tested other files as I've only messed with my Tab 3, and any flash files have to be built from a raw ".img" (image) file and the device's PIT (Partition Information Table). This presents challenges that I haven't tried to overcome.
I saw a request somewhere in another thread for a walkthrough on rooting the Tab 3 with Heimdall, and I figured out and posted this since it was only the recovery, and that much was actually somewhat easy.
My idea was, if you get custom recovery, you can then install your choice of ROM. Although I don't know if there is a TWRP flashable stock KK ROM yet...
I'm confident that the method in this thread for mentioned devices works based on my own flash and on "xaueious'" posts.
To port this method to other devices, one just needs the device's PIT and the recovery image file, "recovery.img" for example in order to build a flash file. The process is actually easy once you know how.
Full ROMs would be more difficult I think because there are other files besides ".img" files that have to be written to the flash, and a XML file has to be built as well to handle all of that. I haven't had time to mess with all of that...
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Thx for the info mate. Going test this out.
I'm lost, I was working on my hubby's tablet and somehow the backup I made got wiped when I tried to Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 WiFi SM-T210/T210R Performance Upgrade MOD. I'm assuming that it doesn't work under KitKat as I was running TranchidaKat v2.2 [4.4.2 SM-T210/R Rom. Anyway whatever I did no matter what I wipe I keep getting one error from Odin, ""can't mount ES' I'd sure appreciate a hand on this thing if your around. I've been trying to run Heimdall but it always fails in Odin. What really confused me on your directions is you saying to open the package and select Load the Package. I'm not sure exactly what that means but I have Odin 3.07 through 3.10 and I don't see anything like that, could you clarify. I can load the regular 2.8 TWRP using the img file that has nothing to do with Heimdall so I can get into recovery but that's where I'm stuck. Any thoughts???
Krissy
Odin is leaked Samsung Software. Heimdall is an open source substitute, and is not related to Odin. Heimdall requires the TWRP file posted in the OP in this thread to work, but it will not work in Odin.
If you have a custom recovery installed that you can boot into, check out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-stock-sm-t210r-4-1-2-jellybean-twrp-t2951850
If you've lost your backup files, then these ones might work for you unless the device flash has been overly corrupted.
If that doesn't work, check out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3/general/tab-3-7-0-sm-t210-r-stock-4-4-2-kitkat-t2930075
That's intended to be flashed directly from Odin, and will make the device stock KitKat.
I then like to use the Werewolf Kernel, since it overclocks the Tablet and improves overall speed that way.
Other thoughts: have you tried another USB cable/port? I've had similar errors simply because Odin didn't like my USB cable, or the USB port I was connected to.