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ROOTING:
Since z4root, one of the easiest ways to root, is not working on Froyo in Galaxy 3, I decided to make this separate thread for instructions on how to root Froyo using Superoneclick.
First and foremost: Enable USB Debugging by going to Settings>Applications>Development. Make sure it is ticked.
Download the attached Superoneclickv1.5.zip file. Extract its contents. Make sure your phone drivers are installed on the computer (Samsung Kies). Then follow the steps:
1. From the extracted contents, run the file named Superoneclick.
2. Turn off your phone, then connect it to the computer using the USB Cable. Don't turn on the phone. Keep it off but connected to the computer.
3. In Superoneclick, click on the 'Root' button. After a few seconds, it'll say 'Waiting for device'.
4. Now turn on your phone (while it is still connected to the computer). Superoneclick will detect the phone.
5. Now the phone will be rooted, while it is starting up. When it is started, it'll be rooted.
6. After rooting, download and install busybox on your phone. It should take care of any slowing down of your phone after rooting.
That's it. The phone is now rooted, although it would be so much better if z4root worked on Froyo..
For those getting stuck at the 'pushing raceagainstthecage' step, try this method. Credits go to haree:
1. login as admin and then open the application. Or right click on Superoneclick.exe and click on 'Run as administrator'.
2. turn off ur Virus protection
3. remove all the additional external USB devices(this seems to confuse the SW)
i removed all the above mentioned
and then follow the instructions u will be successful
it worked for me now i have 2.2 and rooted
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UNROOTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Unfortunately, the method to unroot by clicking on the Unroot button in Superoneclick does not work. So follow the following steps to unroot.
1. Download rootexplorer.apk (attached) and install Root Explorer on phone.
2. Run Root Explorer. A 'Superuser Request' prompt will come up. Press Allow.
3. Now, on the top, there will be a button saying 'Mount R/W'. Press it. It should change to 'Mount R/O'. The button should say 'Mount R/O' in order for you to be able to do anything in the following steps.
4. Now scroll to the bottom, click on system. Then click on bin.
5. In the bin folder, look for a file named 'su'. Long press on this file, and select Delete to delete it.
6. Now go back to the system folder by pressing the Back button once.
7. Now enter the app folder. Scroll down and look for the file named 'superuser.apk'. Long press on this file and delete it.
8. Exit Root Explorer after this. Uninstall it if you don't want to use it.
9. That's it. Your phone will be un-rooted.
Another method to unroot:
1. Download and install Terminal Emulator (attached).
2. Run Terminal Emulator on the phone. If you don't see a keyboard to type, press Menu and press Toggle Soft Keyboard.
3. Type su and press enter. Press Allow on the 'Superuser Request' prompt. The $ sign will change to a #.
4. Now type the following line exactly as it is and press enter: mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
5. Nothing will happen visually. The pointer will shift to a new line.
6. Now type the following line and press enter: rm /system/bin/su
7. Again, type following line and press enter: rm /system/app/superuser.apk.
8. Now exit Terminal Emulator. Your phone is un-rooted.
Hehe, first i thought it makes no sense to write a howto on this since its described in the SOC thread anyway, but man the idea to do it during boot is ubercool, didn't think of that...
FadeFx said:
Hehe, first i thought it makes no sense to write a howto on this since its described in the SOC thread anyway, but man the idea to do it during boot is ubercool, didn't think of that...
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I know it's explained in the SOC thread, but many people keep asking on the "Samsung Galaxy 3 GT-i5800: root, gps fix, upgrading" thread about rooting Froyo, so I thought it's better to have one SOC thread right in the Galaxy 3's Development Section. It'll save everyone reading through a lot of pages on that thread..
addicted2088 said:
I know it's explained in the SOC thread, but many people keep asking on the "Samsung Galaxy 3 GT-i5800: root, gps fix, upgrading" thread about rooting Froyo, so I thought it's better to have one SOC thread right in the Galaxy 3's Development Section. It'll save everyone reading through a lot of pages on that thread..
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hi
when i see a few reports that this is working for our G3 ill add this link to the roll up thread very nice of you to give this info to all keep up the good work
one question will this also un root the phone
haree said:
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when i see a few reports that this is working for our G3 ill add this link to the roll up thread very nice of you to give this info to all keep up the good work
one question will this also un root the phone
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Can't unroot using the same procedure, but have added another procedure to do it.
This method does work for everyone. The only new step in my procedure is to do it while the phone is booting.
help! !
cant root. stuck at "waiting for device"..... tried everything.. no luck. can anyone help?
coolzarjun said:
cant root. stuck at "waiting for device"..... tried everything.. no luck. can anyone help?
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Are your phone drivers properly installed? Does your computer make a 'Hardware connected' ding sound when you turn on the phone? If not, then you'll have to install Samsung Kies and then connect the phone to the computer to install the drivers. Try rooting after that.
all drivers are installed.. i reinstalled twice.. when i connect in usb debugg.. says installing some adb stuff after fews secs.. comp says hardware might not work properly not properly installed. all other drivers wrk fine.. wat can i do to install adb drivers properly. . i have windows xp
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all drivers are installed.. i reinstalled twice.. when i connect in usb debugg.. says installing some adb stuff after fews secs.. comp says hardware might not work properly not properly installed. all other drivers wrk fine.. wat can i do to install adb drivers properly. . i have windows xp
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Connect your phone to your computer. Then open the Device Manager. Then look for the entry 'SAMSUNG Android Composite ADB Interface' in the list. It might be under the ADB Interface tab. Right click on the 'SAMSUNG Android Composite ADB Interface' and uninstall it.
Then reconnect your phone to the computer and see if the ADB drivers get installed properly this time.
did that also....uninstalled and connected the phone. still the same error..
hardware not properly installed.. it might not work properly
i got windows xp 32-bit
can u help ?? plz !
coolzarjun said:
did that also....uninstalled and connected the phone. still the same error..
hardware not properly installed.. it might not work properly
i got windows xp 32-bit
can u help ?? plz !
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Sorry, I'm using Windows 7, so I've no idea what to do about the drivers in Windows XP. Try updating Kies..
i also have win 7 and it doesnt work...help??
reist said:
i also have win 7 and it doesnt work...help??
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I can't help if the drivers on your computer are not installed properly. After connecting the phone while it is ON, open the Device Manager and see if the ADB driver is properly installed.
If the drivers are properly installed, this method will work..
Edit: As mentioned by mhndk14 below, enable USB Debugging in Settings>Applications>Development.
I also had the same problem with windows 7. Just make sure that the USB Debugging is enabled and then try again. It worked for me.
how to bring the phone back to factory settings
hi how can i get back my phone to the original factory settings? i rooted using z4mod and when unrooted the live wallpapers wont go... and how do i get my boot menu when restarted on my 1 5801??
nageshkaja said:
hi how can i get back my phone to the original factory settings? i rooted using z4mod and when unrooted the live wallpapers wont go... and how do i get my boot menu when restarted on my 1 5801??
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To remove the Live Wallpapers, you'll have to root your phone, and then use Root Explorer to remove the files Livewallpaperspicker.apk from system/app, and libRS.so and librs_jni.so from system/bin. Then un-root your phone. Be sure to press the 'Mount R/W' button in Root Explorer to be able to delete the files.
As for restoring your boot menu, that procedure is there somewhere in the Development section. The boot menu changes because of upgrading, not rooting.
It seems i have lost haptic feedback after rooting(jpb), anybody else experience this?
Edit: lol
It was probably sue to the "forced" reboot, but I accidently dropped my phone (batteries feel out) and now it's working
stubborn_d0nkey said:
It seems i have lost haptic feedback after rooting(jpb), anybody else experience this?
Edit: lol
It was probably sue to the "forced" reboot, but I accidently dropped my phone (batteries feel out) and now it's working
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Yeah, haptic feedback stops working sometimes on JPA and JPB after rooting. But restarting the phone corrects it. (Although your method of restarting the phone was too brutal!! )
Thanks addicted2088...worked perfectly...
successfully rooted..........
now i need to know how to install live wallpapers......
thanks
I looked in android developement (rooting, FAQ,..etc) thread and was sure I was on the right track until it said that "easy root for linyx and mac" and "super 1 Click" would not work for 2.3.3. Now I am confused as to where to start. I read that you should download Clockwork mod and it said download a gingerbread rom, but I am confused because I thought the version 2.3.3 that I have is in fact gingerbread. Isn't there an easy tutorial for 2.3.3 users? Right now my phone is just unlocked and that's it. Can someone point me in the right direction? I don't know what all the rooting terms mean so please be clear. Thanks
TheKid1 said:
I looked in android developement (rooting, FAQ,..etc) thread and was sure I was on the right track until it said that "easy root for linyx and mac" and "super 1 Click" would not work for 2.3.3. Now I am confused as to where to start. I read that you should download Clockwork mod and it said download a gingerbread rom, but I am confused because I thought the version 2.3.3 that I have is in fact gingerbread. Isn't there an easy tutorial for 2.3.3 users? Right now my phone is just unlocked and that's it. Can someone point me in the right direction? I don't know what all the rooting terms mean so please be clear. Thanks
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Go here first>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060715
Then go here>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Read the Development Forum and decide which rom you want to use.>>
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1117
GTWalling said:
Go here first>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060715
Then go here>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Read the Development Forum and decide which rom you want to use.>>
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1117
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Ok, I appreciate the response however, I have questions:
1) I don't get it....the second link you posted says you don't need to use Rom Manager but also suggests you go read the first link you posted which says you need to use Rom Manager. These directions are all over the place.
2) Will all of this rooting be taking place on my PC...I have windows XP
3) It says install Rom Manager to your O/S. What is an O/S and what is Rom Manager.
It would be nice if all of these links and directions were on one page and didn't bring you to more links that bring you to more links that bring you to more directions that bring you to more links.
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Ok, I appreciate the response however, I have questions:
1) I don't get it....the second link you posted says you don't need to use Rom Manager but also suggests you go read the first link you posted which says you need to use Rom Manager. These directions are all over the place.
2) Will all of this rooting be taking place on my PC...I have windows XP
3) It says install Rom Manager to your O/S. What is an O/S and what is Rom Manager.
It would be nice if all of these links and directions were on one page and didn't bring you to more links that bring you to more links that bring you to more directions that bring you to more links.
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1) No it doesn't, dont use ROM manager at all. What I think you're confusing it with is Clockwork Recovery, thats what's being flashed from your computer so you can change into better roms.
2) Yes, you use the one click root and you'll see your phone running code and then it'll be done, and you use Clockwork Recovery to flash roms.
3) Wrong for both, and look up what an OS is, some questions are so simple that you should use Google instead. Its an Operating System, and if you dont know what that is, Google is your friend.
Sent from my amazing G2x running EaglesBlood and Faux.
theking_13 said:
1) No it doesn't, dont use ROM manager at all. What I think you're confusing it with is Clockwork Recovery, thats what's being flashed from your computer so you can change into better roms.
2) Yes, you use the one click root and you'll see your phone running code and then it'll be done, and you use Clockwork Recovery to flash roms.
3) Wrong for both, and look up what an OS is, some questions are so simple that you should use Google instead. Its an Operating System, and if you dont know what that is, Google is your friend.
Sent from my amazing G2x running EaglesBlood and Faux.
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Before i attempt this let me just say that i found a gingerbreak youtube video which is called(gingerbreak one click ROOT ANY Gingerbread 2.3.3 Android device) that seems a lot simpler. You simply download an app and it does the rest for you. Have you heard of this? Id like to do it this way so i dont screw anything up but will i be getting the same benefits?
TheKid1 said:
Before i attempt this let me just say that i found a gingerbreak youtube video which is called(gingerbreak one click ROOT ANY Gingerbread 2.3.3 Android device) that seems a lot simpler. You simply download an app and it does the rest for you. Have you heard of this? Id like to do it this way so i dont screw anything up but will i be getting the same benefits?
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If what we posted is to complicated then rooting is not for you. Just Saying.
agreed, gingerbreak might do the trick but regardless if you do not use the method "King" posted then you are gonna regret it all, and be very frustrated and freak out and make crazy posts! You need to flash ClockWork Recovery in order to switch roms everything else is not proper and only a temporary work around! here is a step by step video just watch it all the way through put the files in a place that easy for you to figure out and then do the process. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUT5JcnJHgk
Ok so let me get this straight. Im gonna do what youve suggested.
1)So im basically downloading two things to my computer : (1 click root) and after that, (clockwork mod)? Is that what you giys are saying?
2)will windows xp work to do this?
yes I still use Windows XP.
GTWalling said:
Go here first>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060715
Then go here>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Read the Development Forum and decide which rom you want to use.>>
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1117
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ok I've downloaded the file and extracted the the APX and NVFlash folders. I see both folders chilling there. At this point I'm confused because the directions from that second link you gave me says to "install the APX windows driver from the APX folder. Again I have the APX folder and the NVFlash folders in plain siight and when I click on the APX folder, none of the files in there start doing anything....what am I looking for in the APX folder? I see a setup file labeled "NVIDIA" but when I right click it and click install, nothing happens.
Trust me, follow the instructions to flash ClockworkMod Recovery, etc... and you won't ever look back. An hour or two or careful research and following directions will lead to a (phone's) lifetime of enjoyment
the files aren't gonna magically open them selves and start doing everything for you lol, read the directions, or watch the video I linked...
rtotheichie said:
Trust me, follow the instructions to flash ClockworkMod Recovery, etc... and you won't ever look back. An hour or two or careful research and following directions will lead to a (phone's) lifetime of enjoyment
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I appreciate all the help, but I am following the directions in order from the second link that you've posted. It says to install the apx driver first. So are you telling me to skip all the APX stuff and go right to CWM Recovery? Remember, I have XP and these directions are for others I think.
mt3g said:
the files aren't gonna magically open them selves and start doing everything for you lol, read the directions, or watch the video I linked...
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I've done both. I am stuck on the part of the directions where I've mentioned. Can you help or not?
From one of the links already posted.
(Windows x86 and x64 O/S Drivers):
****If you are running VmWare kill it.****
1 Remove the battery.
2 Plug in your USB cable to your PC.
3 Hold Volume Up and Volume Down at the same time keeping them held down.
4 Plug in the USB cable to your phone. (Keep the buttons held until Windows detects a new APX device.)
5 Open Device Manager in Windows and you should see "APX Device" listed with an error icon.
6 Right click on the APX device.
7 Select 'Update driver software'.
8 Select 'Browse my computer...'.
9 Select 'Let me pick...'.
10 Select 'Have disk'.
11 Browse to directory you extracted the *driver* software to: One-Click-G2x-recovery-flasher-09-23\APX.
12 Accept any warnings, including the big red alert (you may need to disable UAC).
13 Now in Device Manager under 'USB Controllers' you should have an 'NVIDIA USB Boot-recovery driver for mobile devices'.
14 If not, uninstall the driver, reboot, rinse and repeat.
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From one of the links already posted.
(Windows x86 and x64 O/S Drivers):
****If you are running VmWare kill it.****
1 Remove the battery.
2 Plug in your USB cable to your PC.
3 Hold Volume Up and Volume Down at the same time keeping them held down.
4 Plug in the USB cable to your phone. (Keep the buttons held until Windows detects a new APX device.)
5 Open Device Manager in Windows and you should see "APX Device" listed with an error icon.
6 Right click on the APX device.
7 Select 'Update driver software'.
8 Select 'Browse my computer...'.
9 Select 'Let me pick...'.
10 Select 'Have disk'.
11 Browse to directory you extracted the *driver* software to: One-Click-G2x-recovery-flasher-09-23\APX.
12 Accept any warnings, including the big red alert (you may need to disable UAC).
13 Now in Device Manager under 'USB Controllers' you should have an 'NVIDIA USB Boot-recovery driver for mobile devices'.
14 If not, uninstall the driver, reboot, rinse and repeat.
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Yes thank you. This is where I'm stuck because right above all these directions it say, "Install APX driver from APX folder" not sure how to do this before I begin all these directions. How do I open device manager on Windows XP on step 5?
Ok I'm done with those directions now. Thank you. Now I'm stuck on ClockModRecovery.
Flash ClockworkMod Recovery
1.Remove the battery.
2.Goto NvFlash directory and Double Click "OneClickRecoveryFlasher.exe".
3.Make sure the USB cable is unplugged from your phone.
4.Hold Volume Up and Volume Down at the same time keeping them held down. (Keep them held until you see the "S/W Upgrade" screen on your phone after you complete step7!).
5.Plug in the USB cable to your phone.
6.Click the "Flash CWM" button of your choosing. If you own a External SD card I suggest to choose version 5.0.2.0. This gives you Internal and External SD Support for ROM flashing but has External SD Nandroid Backup Support Only! If you do not own a External SD Card choose version 4.0.1.5 what has full Internal SD support for flashing ROMS and Nandroid backup.
7.You should see it send a bunch of files to the device and the phone screen should say "S/W Upgrade - Please wait while upgrading...". Once the files are sent and the program is finished running in the command window, you can just pull the USB cord while it still says "S/W Upgrade - Please wait while upgrading...".
8.Put the battery back in and you can now boot into Recovery. (see below..)
I'm stuck on number 2. I'm looking at the 2 folders again: "APX" and "NVFlash". I clicked into NVFLASH and clicked "OneClickRecoveryFlasher.exe". It says, "the application failed to initialize properly". Click OK to terminate the application".
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I'm stuck on number 2. I'm looking at the 2 folders again: "APX" and "NVFlash". I clicked into NVFLASH and clicked "OneClickRecoveryFlasher.exe". It says, "the application failed to initialize properly". Click OK to terminate the application".
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Make sure you've disabled antivirus because some of them will interfere. If it still won't work, try downloading it again and reinstalling...it might be a bad install
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
Ok. it was the .netframework. I had SPK3 and assumed it was up to date. Thanks guys
***ONLY FOR RELAYS RUNNING ICS 4.0.4***
Samsung had just released the official Jelly Bean 4.1 update for this phone on April 22 or so and this root method only works for Ice Cream Sandwich devices.
I know there's already a thread of how to root the ICS Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G which is right here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34515281 but I thought that it may be hard for some people to do it without a visual tutorial. Here's my helpful tutorial video of how to root the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G: https://plus.google.com/u/0/108388305247615258469/videos <-- You can easily find the video because it's the only video on that album.
Files Needed:
Winrar: http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0
Odin v3.07: http://www.4shared.com/zip/CGo6TP1O/Odin307.html? or for the latest and updated versions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738841
Rooted System IMG: http://www.4shared.com/rar/nhGK59WR/SGHT699_rootedtar.html?
CWM File: http://www.4shared.com/zip/wLHTlktW/cwmtar.html?
If none of the links above work, message me at [email protected] or reply to this topic and I will reupload the files.
Steps:
1) On your phone, go to Settings-->Developer Options and turn on USB Debugging.
2) Turn off your phone and put it in Download Mode/Odin mode.
3) Download the odin307, sght699_rooted.tar, and that cwm.tar files from the links given above.
4) Extract all the files with WinRAR or other file extracting programs.
5) Open Odin v3.07
6) Make sure that it says "Added!" on the bottom left box. If it doesn't say Added, unplug and plug your phone from the computer.
7) Deselect/Uncheck "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time"
8) Click on Phone and a pop up should come up.
9) Find the SGHT699_rooted folder that you extracted in Step 4 and open the file inside it.
10) Click Start. This will take a while but it should not take more than 14 minutes.
11) Once it's done, click Reset.
12) Unplug and plug your phone again. It should say "Removed!" when unplugged and "Added!" when plugged on the bottom left box.
13) Deselect/Uncheck "F. Reset Time" but this time, keep the "Auto Reboot" marked/checked.
14) Click on PDA and a popup should come up.
15) Find the cwm folder that you extracted in Step 4 and open the cwm.tar.md5 file.
16) Click Start.
Once it finishes, your phone should reboot and be rooted. To check if it is actually rooted, go on Applications and find Superuser. If it is there, then you are rooted. Enjoy!!
Very nice. You are missing information, need to add the original posts/threads for the files that you mirrored so we can get version numbers and dates associated with the downloads. Feel free to edit the wiki in my sig if you want to help!
Ok. Thanks, but there's a problem. The files I mirrored other than Odin v3.07 are gone. The original link where the original tutorial was is gone. I had the link in my bookmarks but when I click on it, the webpage is unavailable. Ive tried viewing it from other computers and devices and it still wont work. So I decided to make a new one. Thanks again! The links should be updated in a few.
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Thanks.
Version is UVAMA2?
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XIAOSpider said:
Thanks.
Version is UVAMA2?
Sent from my SGH-T699 using xda premium
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USB won't connect properly; want to un-root
You're rooting video was very helpful.
However, now that the phone is rooted, when I try to connect to my computer with USB cable, I get error message to the effect that the computer can't recognize the hardware ID of the device, so can't back-up the files on the phone or the SD card. I have all the latest Samsung USB drivers, and the computer recognizes that a Samsung device is connected, but the USB connection fails anyway.
How do I un-root the phone - do I have to boot up in download mode and use ODIN? Will this wipe my data, or just go back to the unrooted ROM and keep my data intact?
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Chrizuki said:
I know there's already a thread of how to root the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G which is right here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34515281 but I thought that it may be hard for some people to do it without a visual tutorial. Here's my helpful tutorial video of how to root the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKgemJTeRWo
Files Needed:
Winrar: http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0
Odin v3.07: http://www.4shared.com/zip/CGo6TP1O/Odin307.html? or for the latest and updated versions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738841
Rooted System IMG: http://www.4shared.com/rar/nhGK59WR/SGHT699_rootedtar.html?
CWM File: http://www.4shared.com/zip/wLHTlktW/cwmtar.html?
If none of the links above work, message me at [email protected] or reply to this topic and I will reupload the files.
Steps:
1) On your phone, go to Settings-->Developer Options and turn on USB Debugging.
2) Turn off your phone and put it in Download Mode/Odin mode.
3) Download the odin307, sght699_rooted.tar, and that cwm.tar files from the links given above.
4) Extract all the files with WinRAR or other file extracting programs.
5) Open Odin v3.07
6) Make sure that it says "Added!" on the bottom left box. If it doesn't say Added, unplug and plug your phone from the computer.
7) Deselect/Uncheck "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time"
8) Click on Phone and a pop up should come up.
9) Find the SGHT699_rooted folder that you extracted in Step 4 and open the file inside it.
10) Click Start. This will take a while but it should not take more than 14 minutes.
11) Once it's done, click Reset.
12) Unplug and plug your phone again. It should say "Removed!" when unplugged and "Added!" when plugged on the bottom left box.
13) Deselect/Uncheck "F. Reset Time" but this time, keep the "Auto Reboot" marked/checked.
14) Click on PDA and a popup should come up.
15) Find the cwm folder that you extracted in Step 4 and open the cwm.tar.md5 file.
16) Click Start.
Once it finishes, your phone should reboot and be rooted. To check if it is actually rooted, go on Applications and find Superuser. If it is there, then you are rooted. Enjoy!!
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nosch454 said:
You're rooting video was very helpful.
However, now that the phone is rooted, when I try to connect to my computer with USB cable, I get error message to the effect that the computer can't recognize the hardware ID of the device, so can't back-up the files on the phone or the SD card. I have all the latest Samsung USB drivers, and the computer recognizes that a Samsung device is connected, but the USB connection fails anyway.
How do I un-root the phone - do I have to boot up in download mode and use ODIN? Will this wipe my data, or just go back to the unrooted ROM and keep my data intact?
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Oops, sorry. Forgot the part of your reply that said you've installed all the drivers. What do you mean by it can't recognize it? Does the SGH-T699 still show up on your My Computer?
If you want to unroot, go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2166242
Just follow the steps and no, it won't wipe out all your data (Well, it didn't wipe mine, but I'm sure it won't.)
Sent from my SGH-T699 using xda app-developers app
Problems connecting with USB (MTP driver install failure)
Chrizuki said:
Oops, sorry. Forgot the part of your reply that said you've installed all the drivers. What do you mean by it can't recognize it? Does the SGH-T699 still show up on your My Computer?
If you want to unroot, go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2166242
Just follow the steps and no, it won't wipe out all your data (Well, it didn't wipe mine, but I'm sure it won't.)
Sent from my SGH-T699 using xda app-developers app
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When I connect the USB cable, Windows has a popup message that says:
" Hardware ID missing
Windows cannot identify the device plugged into the Samsung Mobile USB Composite Device.
For assistance, contact the hardware manufacturer"
Sometimes it tries - and fails - to install the MTP device driver.
However, when I go into Windows Device Manage, it does list SAMSUNG Android Phone | SAMSUNG Android ADB Interface, and when trying to update its drivers, it says I have the most up to date ones installed.
- What does "Hardware ID missing" mean? How do I get the phone to communicate with the computer using USB?
I thought it might have to do with Android Ice Cream Sandwich and the media device (MTP) protocol for USB, but, I had no problems getting the computer to recognize my son's (unrooted) Galaxy S 3, which also has ICS and is pretty similar to the Galaxy S Relay 4G. That's why I suspect the problem is with my rooted version.
Is there anything else I should try before un-rooting the phone?
nosch454 said:
When I connect the USB cable, Windows has a popup message that says:
" Hardware ID missing
Windows cannot identify the device plugged into the Samsung Mobile USB Composite Device.
For assistance, contact the hardware manufacturer"
Sometimes it tries - and fails - to install the MTP device driver.
However, when I go into Windows Device Manage, it does list SAMSUNG Android Phone | SAMSUNG Android ADB Interface, and when trying to update its drivers, it says I have the most up to date ones installed.
- What does "Hardware ID missing" mean? How do I get the phone to communicate with the computer using USB?
I thought it might have to do with Android Ice Cream Sandwich and the media device (MTP) protocol for USB, but, I had no problems getting the computer to recognize my son's (unrooted) Galaxy S 3, which also has ICS and is pretty similar to the Galaxy S Relay 4G. That's why I suspect the problem is with my rooted version.
Is there anything else I should try before un-rooting the phone?
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Install kies or the USB driver directly from samsung.com. Try the USB driver first, then kies if it doesn't work.
Nocturin said:
Install kies or the USB driver directly from samsung.com. Try the USB driver first, then kies if it doesn't work.
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Already tried both. USB driver is OK, the problem is with MTP. Kies only works via WiFi; does not recognize device with USB. I also tried Samsung tech support's suggestions, none of which changed the situation
nosch454 said:
Already tried both. USB driver is OK, the problem is with MTP. Kies only works via WiFi; does not recognize device with USB. I also tried Samsung tech support's suggestions, none of which changed the situation
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Have you tried downloading the SDK Manager from "http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html"? Open the big file that you just downloaded and open up SDK Manager. Install the Google USB Driver and as well as the Android SDK Tools and Android SDK Platform-tools. Once downloaded, go back to the android-sdk-windows folder and go to the "platform-tools" folder inside and hold Shift and right click on "adb" and select "Open Command Window Here" of something like that. The command prompt will open. Type in "adb devices" and tell me what comes up. If you see your device(It should be a bunch on numbers and letters) on there, it means it is recognizable. This might not solve your problem as I do not know what "Hardware ID missing" exactly is. But I will do some research.
I did as you suggested, and was able to see my phone when I ran "adb devices" from the command prompt. And, Windows, recognizes it too, because when I click on the button to remove attached USB devices, it lists SAMSUNG_Android_SGH-T699. But, I still get the hardware ID missing message whenever I connect the USB cable. Frustrating! But, thanks for trying to help me - you seem very knowledgeable.
What you can try and do to fix the USB hardware error is go to control panel then go to "uninstall a program" and uninstall the samsung driver once you uninstalled it reconnect your phone and let it reinstal the files and i believe it should fix your problem
Samsung Noob here with a question.
Ok, I know this is gonna sound kinda noobish, but I come from HTC phones, and this is my first Samsung. Do I need to flash ClockworkMod Recovery on this, or do I flash a rom to the 4G Relay using Odin? If I use Odin, can someone give a quick overview on how?
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Ok, I know this is gonna sound kinda noobish, but I come from HTC phones, and this is my first Samsung. Do I need to flash ClockworkMod Recovery on this, or do I flash a rom to the 4G Relay using Odin? If I use Odin, can someone give a quick overview on how?
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you'll need to install a recovery as you did on HTC as ROMs usually come as recovery-flashable zips.
there's a cwm recovery available here which can flashed using Odin. If you don't like the cwm on the relay you can flash TWRP from cwm over it. TWRP comes with more options and the touchscreen-control you might be used to.
from (any) recovery you can just install update zip-files just as you used to on your HTC.
I had used the "howto root the Galaxy S Relay" thread, and then realized, I should just SU and reboot recovery. :victory:
nosch454 said:
I did as you suggested, and was able to see my phone when I ran "adb devices" from the command prompt. And, Windows, recognizes it too, because when I click on the button to remove attached USB devices, it lists SAMSUNG_Android_SGH-T699. But, I still get the hardware ID missing message whenever I connect the USB cable. Frustrating! But, thanks for trying to help me - you seem very knowledgeable.
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If anybody else got this error do the following:
- uninstall all samsung drivers / software
- connect your phone to the pc
- the driver installation should 'fail', but you can access the storage
- install the samsung drivers now while phone is plugged in
After the installation the phone will be recognized and everything is fine - this worked twice for me now, so I guess it should do it.
Hello,
So i noticed alot of people having trouble finding this ROM with the ZET6223/WTA drivers, here is a quick guide and a download link (had to remove the original on another topic as it was being shared on various forums with no link back) please if you share this link it back to xda!
**This guide asumes you know how to use adb and you have the correct usb drivers, also please note this is for the 9'inch version but may work on the 7, please reply to thread with details if it does**
GUIDE: Step.1: Once downloaded extract it to desktop, then open live suit (i personally used version 1.09), select option no on the update wizard, then click select image, locate the image extracted from the download, keep this live suit window open whilst you perform step 2.
Step.2: While you're tablet is powered off fully (there will be no lights) connect it to the usb port on you're laptop/desktop, the tablet will automatically attempt to start up, whilst still keeping the tablet connected via usb press and hold the power button on it for around 6 seconds until it powers off again, (you may see a red light to indicate its charging this is normal) now that the tablet is off press and hold the volume up key and quickly tap the power button 6 times, wait until you see a box popup on you're desktop/laptop on live suit saying to format the tablet, then release the volume button and proceed to pressing yes to format the tablet via the live suit window, it will then preform the flashing and should take anywhere from 2 to 6 minutes, once it has completed the tablet will boot up normally, disconnect the usb cable.
Hopefully if you followed this correctly and used the provided firmware you're tablet should function as intended. If you get stuck or require a talk through it including how to get adb/live suit ect feel free to skype me on id: chunk1189.
Download: For-Fun Q3 Main v1.2)v1.3) v1.4) Firmware(ZET6223/WTA)
Code:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/21r6rurrhwyc0jd/For-Fun+Q3+Main+v.1.4%28ZET6223WTA%29.rar
PASSWORD:
Code:
chunk1189
Download: Live Suit v1.09
Code:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/1zq3jmmnxv6vi5s/Live+Suit+v1.09.rar
Please say thanks and share results!
I hope it would work dude.. im gonna test this to my fake samsung android tablet model:901 made in korea... anyway tnx a lot
chunk1189 said:
Hello,
So i noticed alot of people having trouble finding this ROM with the ZET6223/WTA drivers, here is a quick guide and a download link (had to remove the original on another topic as it was being shared on various forums with no link back) please if you share this link it back to xda!
**This guide asumes you know how to use adb and you have the correct usb drivers, also please note this is for the 9'inch version but may work on the 7, please reply to thread with details if it does**
GUIDE: Step.1: Once downloaded extract it to desktop, then open live suit (i personally used version 1.09), select option no on the update wizard, then click select image, locate the image extracted from the download, keep this live suit window open whilst you perform step 2.
Step.2: While you're tablet is powered off fully (there will be no lights) connect it to the usb port on you're laptop/desktop, the tablet will automatically attempt to start up, whilst still keeping the tablet connected via usb press and hold the power button on it for around 6 seconds until it powers off again, (you may see a red light to indicate its charging this is normal) now that the tablet is off press and hold the volume up key and quickly tap the power button 6 times, wait until you see a box popup on you're desktop/laptop on live suit saying to format the tablet, then release the volume button and proceed to pressing yes to format the tablet via the live suit window, it will then preform the flashing and should take anywhere from 2 to 6 minutes, once it has completed the tablet will boot up normally, disconnect the usb cable.
Hopefully if you followed this correctly and used the provided firmware you're tablet should function as intended. If you get stuck or require a talk through it including how to get adb/live suit ect feel free to skype me on id: chunk1189.
Download: For-Fun Q3 Main v1.2)v1.3) v1.4) Firmware(ZET6223/WTA)
Code:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/21r6rurrhwyc0jd/For-Fun+Q3+Main+v.1.4%28ZET6223WTA%29.rar
PASSWORD:
Code:
chunk1189
Download: Live Suit v1.09
Code:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/1zq3jmmnxv6vi5s/Live+Suit+v1.09.rar
Please say thanks and share results!
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Thanks @chunk1189 this worked for a Chimp Tab 9(For-Fun+Q3+Main+v.1.4), its all up and running after been stuck in a boot loop. Thank's for your great guide....:good:
chunk1189 said:
Hello,
So i noticed alot of people having trouble finding this ROM with the ZET6223/WTA drivers, here is a quick guide and a download link (had to remove the original on another topic as it was being shared on various forums with no link back) please if you share this link it back to xda!
**This guide asumes you know how to use adb and you have the correct usb drivers, also please note this is for the 9'inch version but may work on the 7, please reply to thread with details if it does**
GUIDE: Step.1: Once downloaded extract it to desktop, then open live suit (i personally used version 1.09), select option no on the update wizard, then click select image, locate the image extracted from the download, keep this live suit window open whilst you perform step 2.
Step.2: While you're tablet is powered off fully (there will be no lights) connect it to the usb port on you're laptop/desktop, the tablet will automatically attempt to start up, whilst still keeping the tablet connected via usb press and hold the power button on it for around 6 seconds until it powers off again, (you may see a red light to indicate its charging this is normal) now that the tablet is off press and hold the volume up key and quickly tap the power button 6 times, wait until you see a box popup on you're desktop/laptop on live suit saying to format the tablet, then release the volume button and proceed to pressing yes to format the tablet via the live suit window, it will then preform the flashing and should take anywhere from 2 to 6 minutes, once it has completed the tablet will boot up normally, disconnect the usb cable.
Hopefully if you followed this correctly and used the provided firmware you're tablet should function as intended. If you get stuck or require a talk through it including how to get adb/live suit ect feel free to skype me on id: chunk1189.
Please say thanks and share results!
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Will do!!! :good:
thanks to chunk1189
registered just to say thank you, chunk1189! tried to refit my chinese tablet Samsung Galaxy Note N8000 64Gb for all the day... your firmware made me trust in God again
Thank you chunk1189!
Hello chunk1189,
I would like to thank you for your post. It helped me to reinstall OS on my Q91 9 inch A13 android 4.2.2 chinese tablet after been stuck in a boot loop. :crying:
Reinstalation result:
Used tool: PhoenixSuit v1.08
Time elapsed: 2 minutes 29 seconds
Android version: 4.0.4
Dificulty level: easy
Screen is working as well as camera (I tried few firmwares, but screen or camera was not working)
I would like to ask you, if it is possible to upgrade to version 4.2.2 -
ONE MORE TIME.... MANY THANKS!!!!! GOOD JOB!!!!! :good::good::good:
stanley_love said:
registered just to say thank you, chunk1189! tried to refit my chinese tablet Samsung Galaxy Note N8000 64Gb for all the day... your firmware made me trust in God again
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driver plz
i'm using live suit but it sad no device detected
i need the driver please
Thank You very much for help!
thanks toomuch
:good:
Welcome everyone
i tried all these steps but my pc couldn't recognise my tablet, i don't know why, i can hear noice in my windows 7 that something is connected but a popup show and it says "unrecognized usb device"
please help me to solve this problem
thank you for your time.
Hey guys at the moment the most stable ROM for A850 that can move apps to SD is S121 by linerty.
Please see the tutorial by me below. Hope it can help. Facing problem can PM me. I don't mind help as there's a saying "Sharing is caring"
Step on how to flash your Lenovo A850 to S121 ROM and to have external storage option so you can move your apps to SD. Please follow the steps accordingly. I'm not responsible if there's any damage to your phone during the flashing process.
Please download the files as below:
1) A850 S121 ROM that inudes with SP flashtool.exe:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dtmqugg4c1guf8k
2) USB driver:
http://www.mediafire.com/?kkj0jqu3b5wkm87
Here we go:
1) Power off your phone and dismantle your rear case to take out the battery.
2) Before you plug in your phone via USB please go to "Device Manager" by right click My Computer and click "Device Manager" tab.
3) Stay at the "Device Manager" page and this must be done real quick. Connect the USB to your phone and PC and you'll see a new device pop out by the name of "MTKxxxxx/Mediatekxxxx". Right click and click "Update driver".
4) Choose the driving according to your Windows version. Ex: Windows Vista. Click the file and click next to install. After you've successfully installed the USB driver, unplug the USB cable from the phone.
Flashing process:
1) Open the "SP Flashtool.exe" file.
2) Under the scatter loader tab click it and double click the "MTKxxx file"
3) Above that tick the DA LL
4) Press firmware upgrade and wait 5-10 seconds then plug in the phone.
5) The process will takes around 5minutes plus. Wait till a "green circle" appear that means you've successfully flash your device. Be patient and wait around 1 more minute.
6) Disconnect the USB cable, insert back the battery and the case.
7) Turn ON the unit and for first time load will be slightly longer than expected. Wait till a page pops out and you are ready to set your phone according to your Country and Language.
8) Before you download anything, go to storage setting and set the default write disk to "External Storage"
9) Your phone will restart and now it's the time for your to download whatever you want.
Enjoy and hope my tutorial helps.
Good morning. I wanted to know, please, if one of the languages of this ROM is the Italian and known bugs. Camera, GPS, Flash and other hardware works fine. thanks
As for now everything run smoothly.
Sent from my A850 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
kickurasss said:
Hey guys at the moment the most stable ROM for A850 that can move apps to SD is S121 by linerty.
Please see the tutorial by me below. Hope it can help. Facing problem can PM me. I don't mind help as there's a saying "Sharing is caring"
Step on how to flash your Lenovo A850 to S121 ROM and to have external storage option so you can move your apps to SD. Please follow the steps accordingly. I'm not responsible if there's any damage to your phone during the flashing process.
Please download the files as below:
1) A850 S121 ROM that inudes with SP flashtool.exe:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dtmqugg4c1guf8k
2) USB driver:
http://www.mediafire.com/?kkj0jqu3b5wkm87
Here we go:
1) Power off your phone and dismantle your rear case to take out the battery.
2) Before you plug in your phone via USB please go to "Device Manager" by right click My Computer and click "Device Manager" tab.
3) Stay at the "Device Manager" page and this must be done real quick. Connect the USB to your phone and PC and you'll see a new device pop out by the name of "MTKxxxxx/Mediatekxxxx". Right click and click "Update driver".
4) Choose the driving according to your Windows version. Ex: Windows Vista. Click the file and click next to install. After you've successfully installed the USB driver, unplug the USB cable from the phone.
Flashing process:
1) Open the "SP Flashtool.exe" file.
2) Under the scatter loader tab click it and double click the "MTKxxx file"
3) Above that tick the DA LL
4) Press firmware upgrade and wait 5-10 seconds then plug in the phone.
5) The process will takes around 5minutes plus. Wait till a "green circle" appear that means you've successfully flash your device. Be patient and wait around 1 more minute.
6) Disconnect the USB cable, insert back the battery and the case.
7) Turn ON the unit and for first time load will be slightly longer than expected. Wait till a page pops out and you are ready to set your phone according to your Country and Language.
8) Before you download anything, go to storage setting and set the default write disk to "External Storage"
9) Your phone will restart and now it's the time for your to download whatever you want.
Enjoy and hope my tutorial helps.
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Is this the same one as this? http://translate.google.com.my/tran...uKd&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb I believed this is a new build as is states
Build Number: A850_S121_05.01.2014_MULTI_LNG_by_linerty
Date rebuilding: 05/01/2014
powerwoot said:
Is this the same one as this? http://translate.google.com.my/tran...uKd&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb I believed this is a new build as is states
Build Number: A850_S121_05.01.2014_MULTI_LNG_by_linerty
Date rebuilding: 05/01/2014
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New update is not good. Cause they taken out Lenovo Power that really helps on our FC. Newer version doesn't means its better.
kickurasss said:
New update is not good. Cause they taken out Lenovo Power that really helps on our FC. Newer version doesn't means its better.
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And I am using Lenovo power from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-a850/themes-apps/app-official-lenovo-a850-apps-t2716670 then did the upgrade online from there, now my current version is 1.3.52 :good:
Is there Italian language inside this rom?
a850 problem after flashing
kickurasss said:
Hey guys at the moment the most stable ROM for A850 that can move apps to SD is S121 by linerty.
Please see the tutorial by me below. Hope it can help. Facing problem can PM me. I don't mind help as there's a saying "Sharing is caring"
Step on how to flash your Lenovo A850 to S121 ROM and to have external storage option so you can move your apps to SD. Please follow the steps accordingly. I'm not responsible if there's any damage to your phone during the flashing process.
Please download the files as below:
1) A850 S121 ROM that inudes with SP flashtool.exe:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dtmqugg4c1guf8k
2) USB driver:
http://www.mediafire.com/?kkj0jqu3b5wkm87
Here we go:
1) Power off your phone and dismantle your rear case to take out the battery.
2) Before you plug in your phone via USB please go to "Device Manager" by right click My Computer and click "Device Manager" tab.
3) Stay at the "Device Manager" page and this must be done real quick. Connect the USB to your phone and PC and you'll see a new device pop out by the name of "MTKxxxxx/Mediatekxxxx". Right click and click "Update driver".
4) Choose the driving according to your Windows version. Ex: Windows Vista. Click the file and click next to install. After you've successfully installed the USB driver, unplug the USB cable from the phone.
Flashing process:
1) Open the "SP Flashtool.exe" file.
2) Under the scatter loader tab click it and double click the "MTKxxx file"
3) Above that tick the DA LL
4) Press firmware upgrade and wait 5-10 seconds then plug in the phone.
5) The process will takes around 5minutes plus. Wait till a "green circle" appear that means you've successfully flash your device. Be patient and wait around 1 more minute.
6) Disconnect the USB cable, insert back the battery and the case.
7) Turn ON the unit and for first time load will be slightly longer than expected. Wait till a page pops out and you are ready to set your phone according to your Country and Language.
8) Before you download anything, go to storage setting and set the default write disk to "External Storage"
9) Your phone will restart and now it's the time for your to download whatever you want.
Enjoy and hope my tutorial helps.
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-TOOL DL image Fail!!
-Uboot is blocking by dl info!!
anyone help me
Did you tick on the DL?
aliutak said:
-TOOL DL image Fail!!
-Uboot is blocking by dl info!!
anyone help me
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Did you tick on the DL?
sim 2 not detacted
please do help me. im using rom s121 05.01.2014. after a few month using it, suddenly sim no 2 not detected.. please help me to solve this problem..
Is this the same as this video tutorial?
vedd1023 said:
please do help me. im using rom s121 05.01.2014. after a few month using it, suddenly sim no 2 not detected.. please help me to solve this problem..
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1) Did u try to reinsert your SIM?
2) If yes, try to rub it with a eraser. Afraid that the sim not detected.
3) If still cannot, replace a new sim card.
okay,sounds a noob question here.I do not own a lenovo device but just wanted a clear state.Any bugs reported?Which are most stable for now?
Eddicts said:
okay,sounds a noob question here.I do not own a lenovo device but just wanted a clear state.Any bugs reported?Which are most stable for now?
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The best ROMs are "s123 from linerty" and the ported MIUI. You can find linerty's ROM in needrom.com and the MIUI in the MIUI forum.
Every ROM has small bugs.
Hi all, just wanna know is there is any bugs in this rom so far?
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Everything works fine, green box appear after compilation but now my phone wont turn on. Its black out. , only red light will be turn on if connect to pc without battery. Now even mobile is not detected in PC. what should i do?
Hi.
Can it been use in any A850? Tried to hard reset but the langguage in Chinese. So i cancel it out. Need to reset back the phone.
Thank You
Need preloader.bin file to unbrick my A850
Hello,
May I ask anyone here a favor please?, I just bricked my Lenovo A850 after flashing a ROM I download from needrom. and it was A850_S128_130929. Now my device is totally dead, can't power on, can't enter recovery / bootloader. But, fortunately, it still can communicate with PC as Mediatek Preloader, Mediatek DA
Thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/len...ashing-rom-t3322646/post65511563#post65511563
Thus, I would like to ask anyone who already download this S121 ROM can share the 'Preloader.bin' file located in ROM folders.:highfive: ( zip it > upload to your cloud storage > share the link )
*If this preloader.bin work with my device, I will download all the ROM files.
Found some info in several threads I googled, it won't turning power ON because a corrupted 'preloader.bin' been flashed. So I have to flash this single file using SP flash tools. Hope it will fix. :angel:
Many thanks!
Thank you ×1000 (very much) ??
how to update usb driver on windows xp? when i connect my phone to pc there is nothing up.. only usb not recognize.