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Problem Rooting Samsung Galaxy S I9003 using Odin

After following kkrraazzyy 's instructions for rooting my Galaxy S I9003 which, according to the comments, seemed to work for a lot of people, I came across a problem.
After selecting the pit file, putting my phone into download mode, connecting the usb, and noting that the COM was recognized by Odin, I clicked start.
The process was running smoothly until it reached the Reset phase. At this point the phone screen's "Downloading" image went blank and has remained blank for a while now.
Help, Please!!

Odin is not use to root..Odin is for flashing firmware..
To flash firmware,follow the guide by Misledz here(Gingerbread only)..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787
For root, use CF-root by skin1980(For xxkph & JPKP5 only)..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201062
For other froyo version,you can search from this forum..All guide is there~..

I followed the instructions but I'm still getting this blank screen once it reaches the reset! I don't think the phone is booting properly (or at all perhaps)...

Okay so basically here is the problem:
I wanted to root my Samsung Galaxy S I9003 (Build JPKC2). Unfortunately for me, I ended up flashing it instead of rooting it. I used Odin and everything was going smoothly (little did I know I was flashing not rooting) then when it came to the reset phase, my phone screen went from the downloading mode screen to a blank one.
Can someone please help me and tell me what to do?
Also if you need anymore information, please feel free to ask; just bear in mind that I can't access anything on the phone because it doesn't turn on.

LOL !!! u put the file in the PIT location !! lol.. just download kpe and kph and flash using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787
and to root just flash that in odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201062
[size=+2]READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 2ce BEFORE ACTUALLY FLASHING IT ![/size]

okay to root, which .tar file do I download?
and will it work? I don't think the phone is booting! Will rooting it fix this problem?

shriomman said:
LOL !!! u put the file in the PIT location !! lol.. just download kpe and kph and flash using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787
and to root just flash that in odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201062
[size=+2]READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 2ce BEFORE ACTUALLY FLASHING IT ![/size]
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okay to root, which .tar file do I download?
and will it work? I don't think the phone is booting! Will rooting it fix this problem?

it is simple man..
step:
1- Flash XXKPE file, put all the file in the required box in Odin v1.83 then
1a- 3 check box are CHECK!
2- Flash XXKPH, only 1 required box needed which is PDA.
2a- 2 check box are CHECK!
root
1- Flash CF-Root kernel in Odin v1.83 under PDA.
finish
look the instruction given by member above..

okay I follow, that's great...I'm just wondering which file I should use from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201062

ahmedrady459 said:
okay I follow, that's great...I'm just wondering which file I should use from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201062
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There are 2 method:-
1- CF-ROOT-XXKPH-05.09.2011.tar to flash using odin v1.83 under PDA
2- CF-ROOT-XXKPH-CWM_manager-05.09.2011.zip to flash using ClockWork Recovery
u can find this on 2nd post

thank you! but where is the second post?

lol same thread just u give me before..under 1st post is 2nd post

oh! sorry about that.. thanks
so if I'm using odin i just put CF-ROOT-XXKPH-05.09.2011.tar into the pda and run it?
and that should fix my whole problem, including the boot issue?

ahmedrady459 said:
oh! sorry about that.. thanks
so if I'm using odin i just put CF-ROOT-XXKPH-05.09.2011.tar into the pda and run it?
and that should fix my whole problem, including the boot issue?
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yes i recommend u to use odin n flash that cf kernel.
about ur probs, im not very sure but u can try..if u r still facing the probs, u need to re-flash again from xxkpe

okay just one last question...which check boxes should be checked when I'm using odin and CF-ROOT-XXKPH-05.09.2011.tar into the pda?

ahmedrady459 said:
okay just one last question...which check boxes should be checked when I'm using odin and CF-ROOT-XXKPH-05.09.2011.tar into the pda?
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Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time should CHECK!
left Re-Partition UNCHECK!

I got the same problem! When the device is supposed to reboot, the screen stays blank. It doesn't reboot! What do I do!? :S

ahmedrady459 said:
I got the same problem! When the device is supposed to reboot, the screen stays blank. It doesn't reboot! What do I do!? :S
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maybe u should re-flash again from xxkpe then xxkph..make sure u do the right step..
this is my video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l6hTuWWjLE

the video looks very helpful but do i put the xxkpe file in pit, pda, bootloader, phone, AND csc? All of them with the same xxkpe file?

yes..put all the xxkpe file in the required box.. put it all together..3 check box there should CHECK. hit start button and wait until boot into the system. then turn off your phone and go to downloading mode again
then
flash xxkph file, which is only 1 file and put it in the PDA..Re-partition should UNCHECK!
hit start button and wait until reboot into phone menu.
after that, turn off ur phone again and go to downloading mode and flash CF-Root
download the XXKPE and XXKPH here:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12310841#post12310841

[Q] xxkph

after flashing my galaxy sl i9003 using xxkph it is done smoothly but after restart my mobile it doesn't start normaly it is restarting aain and again and recovery mode doesn't appear how to fix this issue

Flash it again. Flash twice KPE and twice KPH. Don't forget to do a wipe data/cache factory reset after each flash. Did you backup the EFS folder?

hi brother
i didnt take any backup i am a biginer that do so..
the reason is my first fw is froyo i just updated to xwkpg(2.3.5) via kies and again flashed with odin ie gb ver xxkpq (2.3.6) then try to instal cf root but it is not suite for my fw after restarting nothing appear on my phone ten somebody give me a post to do wit xxkph i try this via odil 3 to 5 times it comes boot screen and do not enter ome screen then someone post me to do with xxkb3 this fw is prograssing download what i do to come my ome screen pls help me bro

Uan_ar said:
Flash it again. Flash twice KPE and twice KPH. Don't forget to do a wipe data/cache factory reset after each flash. Did you backup the EFS folder?
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pls brother kindly give me a solution

Uan_ar said:
Flash it again. Flash twice KPE and twice KPH. Don't forget to do a wipe data/cache factory reset after each flash. Did you backup the EFS folder?
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wiping data/factory reset it shows e:format_volume: rfs format failed on /dev/block/set11o error message

can you enter into download mode to flash it again?
Folow this instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787

hi brother
both download and recovery modes r working but again same problem

Uan_ar said:
can you enter into download mode to flash it again?
Folow this instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787
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for flashing xxkpe it asking these single files
"CODE_I9003XXKPE_CL409735_REV08_user_low_ship.tar
MODEM_I9003XXKPE_REV_00_CL1041909.tar
APBOOT_I9003XXKPE_CL409735_REV08_user_low_ship.tar
GT-I9003-CSC-MULTI-OXAKPE.tar"
but i have only single rar file ie .tar file how i get tese files i serched everyware to download kindly give me a link to download tese files pls

Go to download mode and try to reflash. Then try to put this cf-root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351056 or this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331253 according to the version u flashed.

Just download and flash kb3 ,then tells me did phone reboot if yes then I will help further.
I know KB3 WILL solve your problem.
Sent from my GT-I9003 using Tapatalk

Uan_ar said:
Go to download mode and try to reflash. Then try to put this cf-root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351056 or this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331253 according to the version u flashed.
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thank u brother u r god for me it is working
it shows my home screen after some time go to restart why?

praveenpravi47 said:
for flashing xxkpe it asking these single files
"CODE_I9003XXKPE_CL409735_REV08_user_low_ship.tar
MODEM_I9003XXKPE_REV_00_CL1041909.tar
APBOOT_I9003XXKPE_CL409735_REV08_user_low_ship.tar
GT-I9003-CSC-MULTI-OXAKPE.tar"
but i have only single rar file ie .tar file how i get tese files i serched everyware to download kindly give me a link to download tese files pls
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You have to extract the files from the .rar of the KPE (password is samfirmware.com).
praveenpravi47 said:
thank u brother u r god for me it is working
it shows my home screen after some time go to restart why?
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i'm sorry but i didn't understand you. Will you please rephrase it? You could flash it ok and also the cf-root? Did you follow all the instructions, step by step? Did you do a factory reset?
If it is not working yet, maybe you could try to flash the kb3, just like manrock111 said. He is much more experienced than i in this kind of things.

file extension problem
i searched for the files and downloaded it butits its extension is .tar.md5 can i use it like that?

Wow my phone is now working :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Sent from my GT-I9003 using xda premium

HELP! Odin failed during upgrade to ZHKPD

Hi,
I have a i9003 that ran on stock 2.2.1 ROM and I've been having serious SOD problems.
Updated to 2.3.5 ZHKPD last night using KIES. The update was successful but gave me screen blackouts during calls (screen and buttons turned all black whenever I start a call. I heard voice but was never able to turn on the screen again) in addition to SOD problems.
I have then downloaded Odin 1.83, and "I9003ZHKPD_I9003ZZHKP9_I9003XXKPM_HOME.tar" from here and tried to flash my phone again after reading a lot of guides on this forum.
I got a "Can't open the specified file" error from Odin (see attachment). Now when I turn on my phone all I see is a picture with a phone and a computer.
Was the re-partition cause of the problem?
Can someone here please let me know what I can do? To get 2.3.5 back into my phone?
Thanks in advance.

Did u flash XXKPE beefore flashing ???
If you have then try downloading the firmware from another source

I haven't - the "I9003ZHKPD_I9003ZZHKP9_I9003XXKPM_HOME.tar" file is the only one I tried to flash.
It's phone from Hong Kong and I do want to keep something from the stock firmware, such as the Chinese input.
What do you suggest I should do next?

flash it again from xxkpe with the step "re-partition"

Thanks. Did you mean I should first flash it with the "I9003XXKPE" file here?
Will I need the PIT file, and after XXKPE I'll have to flash ZHKPD right?

Well, the only question is: Can you come into download mode?
If you can, just flash KPE>KPD and everything solved.
If you can't get a jig or go to service center.

Thanks. Did you mean I should first flash it with the "I9003XXKPE" file here?
Will I need the PIT file, and after XXKPE I'll have to flash ZHKPD right?

dbowers said:
Thanks. Did you mean I should first flash it with the "I9003XXKPE" file here?
Will I need the PIT file, and after XXKPE I'll have to flash ZHKPD right?
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Yes, XXKPE with pit, after that, ZCKPD WITHOUT pit

Use this guide for more help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA App

Thanks all for your help so far. I've now flashed it to XXKPE - going to flash ZHKPD now.

No prob
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA App

PDA/PHONE/CSC files [SOLVED]

PDA/PHONE/CSC files
Hello, I was following the instructions one by one to flash my phone.
Also downloaded the latest firmware from sammobile.com/firmware
The firmware consists of a .tar.m5 file of size around 350mb.
but now they ask me to browse to the CSC, PDA AND PHONE files.
Which are these? and where can I get those?
Thanks.

If your rom have one file then flash with odin as PDA.
Here is instruction http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787

umarian said:
If your rom have one file then flash with odin as PDA.
Here is instruction http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787
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The rom i downloaded has two files in it,
one is
I9003DDKP2_I9003ODDKPH_I9003DDKP4_HOME.tar.md5
and other is
SS_DL.dll
I'm naive to this.
Please help.
Thanks.

This file : I9003DDKP2_I9003ODDKPH_I9003DDKP4_HOME.tar.md5 put in PDA with Odin and push start. NO select in odin Re-Partition.Again say NO select Re-Partion

umarian said:
This file : I9003DDKP2_I9003ODDKPH_I9003DDKP4_HOME.tar.md5 put in PDA with Odin and push start. NO select in odin Re-Partition.Again say NO select Re-Partion
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I don't have to do the step having the PIT file thing then?

shalin99 said:
I don't have to do the step having the PIT file thing then?
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Now currently which firmware are you using...?
Just put the .tar file in pda and flash it with re-partition unchecked.
Pit file is for base version of gb which is xxkpe. Here you dont need this.
please click thanks if you helped me.... ( oops sorry if i held you )
got new galaxy i9003 on replacement.....
ddkp2/ext4/cwm 5

Thanks guys. Successfully flashed my phone.

shalin99 said:
PDA/PHONE/CSC files
Hello, I was following the instructions one by one to flash my phone.
Also downloaded the latest firmware from sammobile.com/firmware
The firmware consists of a .tar.m5 file of size around 350mb.
but now they ask me to browse to the CSC, PDA AND PHONE files.
Which are these? and where can I get those?
Thanks.
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ffrm can in download those files?

Why can't I find a solid tutorial to unroot my P6210?

Even for the stock firmware. In the Official Firmware thread the only link I get is a download manager. I have downloaded tons of files before and know to avoid all those big download buttons because they are garbage software. But where is my firmware download? What am I doing wrong?

Correct me if I'm wrong anyone, but if I understand correctly if you reflash a stock rom that will unroot you, and is safer/easier than any unroot methods that are out there...

skurys said:
Correct me if I'm wrong anyone, but if I understand correctly if you reflash a stock rom that will unroot you, and is safer/easier than any unroot methods that are out there...
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Yes it is safer to unroot that way.. other than other methods of unrooting your tab... but why do you want to unroot your tab? Any problems with root?
Sent from my GT-P6200 using XDA Premium HD app

theejay0625 said:
Yes it is safer to unroot that way.. other than other methods of unrooting your tab... but why do you want to unroot your tab? Any problems with root?
Sent from my GT-P6200 using XDA Premium HD app
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Yet I can't find a copy of the stock ROM.

DanRo80 said:
Even for the stock firmware. In the Official Firmware thread the only link I get is a download manager. I have downloaded tons of files before and know to avoid all those big download buttons because they are garbage software. But where is my firmware download? What am I doing wrong?
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Try here - http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-P6210. (US="XAR" region)
You can also choose different models in the select window.

SaurusM3 said:
Try here - http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-P6210. (US="XAR" region)
You can also choose different models in the select window.
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It doesn't matter where I place the file it keeps telling me "can't open" and "installation aborted". What am I doing incorrectly?

DanRo80 said:
It doesn't matter where I place the file it keeps telling me "can't open" and "installation aborted". What am I doing incorrectly?
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Assuming you managed to download the zip file( yes, you can downoad it from that site, just look for the small download buttons )
The .zip file that you download isn't a "update.zip" type file, it's just a normal zip that contains you rom image. You're suppose to extract the .md5 file in the zip and flash it with Odin.
What works for me:
- Start Odin 3.07 : http://samsung-updates.com/Odin307.zip
- Click the PDA button and select the .md5 file, let it process for a while
- Put the tab in Odin mode - Shut down then hold power + vol down key
- Flash the firmware in Odin( Start button )
PS : 10th post for me, Ima gonna go spam the dev forum now MWHAHAHAHAHAH

MichaelIvinov said:
Assuming you managed to download the zip file( yes, you can downoad it from that site, just look for the small download buttons )
The .zip file that you download isn't a "update.zip" type file, it's just a normal zip that contains you rom image. You're suppose to extract the .md5 file in the zip and flash it with Odin.
What works for me:
- Start Odin 3.07 : http://samsung-updates.com/Odin307.zip
- Click the PDA button and select the .md5 file, let it process for a while
- Put the tab in Odin mode - Shut down then hold power + vol down key
- Flash the firmware in Odin( Start button )
PS : 10th post for me, Ima gonna go spam the dev forum now MWHAHAHAHAHAH
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I did it this way and after restarting it is staying on the Samsung screen.

DanRo80 said:
I did it this way and after restarting it is staying on the Samsung screen.
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You also must "factory reset" your device, as in erase all user data. Power + Volume up and then choose facotry reset / erase user data or similar, I can't remember

install supersu, in the settings there's a function for a full unroot. that should fully "unroot" our device. all root does is add some files to /system. nothing more. at least that's the case with our tab+.

MichaelIvinov said:
You also must "factory reset" your device, as in erase all user data. Power + Volume up and then choose facotry reset / erase user data or similar, I can't remember
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Thank you. That worked.