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Rogers Captivate 2.2 update..

I have an unlocked Rogers Captivate currently running 2.1 (JL2). I am trying to update to 2.2 with Kies. I have tried the newest version and also 1.53. Kies recognizes the phone however it will not update, it says "This version of the device cannot be updated".
I have searched for this but have found nothing that has helped me.

Try using a different USB port, I tried using the ports on the front of my PC, no go, moved it to the rear ports and it worked.

No change.
This is what I get.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Maybe try unrooting your phone with "one click lag fix" from the market and try again.
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Its not rooted.

Search aio toolkit in forum and follow the direction and find the Rogers 2.2 file in here and flash it.
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Try it on a different computer. I tried mine on three different machines and the third one worked. WIN 7 with i3 chipset.
I tell you it was frustrating ! So keep trying ... it will work!

sofia-captivate said:
Search aio toolkit in forum and follow the direction and find the Rogers 2.2 file in here and flash it.
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That will not get him the OEM version. First flash 2 weeks ago and already giving expert advice?

Yes, you really have to try different computers, different USB port and cable. I have tried 4 PC, and got it upgraded on laptop running win 7 32 bits. Good luck
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jackjack078 said:
Yes, you really have to try different computers, different USB port and cable. I have tried 4 PC, and got it upgraded on laptop running win 7 32 bits. Good luck
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Were you getting the same message in Kies?

The problem isn't Kies, as it's connecting and reading your device just fine. The problem is the firmware build on the device that Kies can't update. If you want 2.2, you can get it by flashing the one in my sig.

xZeDgEx said:
Were you getting the same message in Kies?
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Yup, I got it saying I already have the latest ones, got it updating and stopped it self with error or it doesn't even detect my phone. Until I used win7 32bits laptop, and luckily got it upgraded. But honestly, I'm so disappointed with the stock froyo. After upgrading, it was slower than eclair in general, including UI, games and everthing. Especially worst is the browser speed. I couldnt even scroll on big contents sites, like phonearena.com or pocketnow.com. cuz of the flash. I bet even u successfully update it, you would wanna flash a custom rom to gain more speed or battery. Just like the same path i went through.
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nzahorchak said:
The problem isn't Kies, as it's connecting and reading your device just fine. The problem is the firmware build on the device that Kies can't update. If you want 2.2, you can get it by flashing the one in my sig.
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Why would this be though? If 2.2 is available and my phone is on an older firmware why would it not offer the update? Thats just messed up.
Anyway I did find the Rogers 2.2 update and flashed with ODIN, it was pretty easy. Does your stock ROM have all the Rogers crap removed?
jackjack078 said:
Yup, I got it saying I already have the latest ones, got it updating and stopped it self with error or it doesn't even detect my phone. Until I used win7 32bits laptop, and luckily got it upgraded. But honestly, I'm so disappointed with the stock froyo. After upgrading, it was slower than eclair in general, including UI, games and everthing. Especially worst is the browser speed. I couldnt even scroll on big contents sites, like phonearena.com or pocketnow.com. cuz of the flash. I bet even u successfully update it, you would wanna flash a custom rom to gain more speed or battery. Just like the same path i went through.
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I had similar experience with 2.2 on my Vibrant. I found by turning plugins to "on demand" made browsing much better. Although the Captivate is far less laggy than the Vibrant, it runs much smoother to me.

xZeDgEx said:
Why would this be though? If 2.2 is available and my phone is on an older firmware why would it not offer the update? Thats just messed up.
Anyway I did find the Rogers 2.2 update and flashed with ODIN, it was pretty easy. Does your stock ROM have all the Rogers crap removed?
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If you flashed to 2.1, there's a chance that something is preventing Kies from reading it as true stock firmware. A setting or file could be missing. My ROM doesn't have anything added or removed, that would defeat the purpose of a stock ROM made for warranty purposes. Rogers didn't add much and if you don't want the few apps they did add, they're easy enough to remove with TiBu.

Go into your registry and delete any entries for KIES. Then reinstall the driver package from Samsung. It will work then.

[GUIDE]SuperOneClick - Root/Unroot Your Samsung Sidekick 4G (No CWM)

This is a Guide to Easily Root and Unroot Your Sidekick 4G
-Preparing for Root
First, if you dont have them already get the Samsung Drivers for Windows to connect your phone to your PC.
x64
x86
Once you have the Drivers installed, proceed to rooting your device
-Rooting the Device
First you must have USB Debugging enabled. This can be done by starting at your home screen, select Settings > Applications > Development and then select USB Debugging so that a Check appears on the selection box. Then Connect it to your PC
At The Bottom Of This Page(@Shortfuse_org)You Will Find the Download for the latest SuperOneClick [v.1.9.1].
Once Downloaded, Extract the Contents of the Zip to a location of your choice.
Navigate to the Loction you extracted this folder to, Double click on the .exe file named SuperOneClick.exe.. Run the Application.
It Has a Very Basic and Simple Interface as shown Below.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Next, All you have to Do is Simply Click the Root Button
Let the App Run and it Will Let you know its Done by Giving you the Option to Test root. You can choose yes or no, your choice.
Then Reboot your Device to Complete the Root.
And thats it, your Device is Now Rooted.
If this guide was helpful, please use the thanks button.
Credits to XDA Member @CLShortFuse for this Brilliant Root App

Great job teddy...
Can anyone confirm that unroot works as well?
Without a working odin image or nandroid I think its important in the event of a hardware issue.
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Nice guide. Looks like the one I made on AndroidSpin.com
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krylon360 said:
Nice guide. Looks like the one I made on AndroidSpin.com
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haha its no coincidence i saw it and decided it'd be a good idea to post that method here since it doesnt flash an unstable recovery like the other method up here, also hope you dont mind that i used your snapshot of the app lol

No worries bud. Was just messing with you. Now that we got CWM final done for the SGS4G, im gonna start on cwm for the sk4g. Just had to many projects going on at the time
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krylon360 said:
No worries bud. Was just messing with you. Now that we got CWM final done for the SGS4G, im gonna start on cwm for the sk4g. Just had to many projects going on at the time
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best news i heard this week. plenty of people over here looking forward to test including myself, got a thread in the general section and got some feedback from people who are willing to help progression with the CWM project. Thanks bro

mattpall said:
Great job teddy...
Can anyone confirm that unroot works as well?
Without a working odin image or nandroid I think its important in the event of a hardware issue.
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Same question: Can anyone confirm unroot? I'd love to root, but I want a way back out just in case.

Kuzar said:
Same question: Can anyone confirm unroot? I'd love to root, but I want a way back out just in case.
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i just re-rooted my phone from stock, testing the Unroot now
Edit: it seems unroot didnt work, though like mentioned above you would only want to unroot incase of hardware issue or you want t replace the phone wit T-Mo, but thats all good now cause i posted a working Odin image earlier.

So cwm doesn't work for the sidekick 4g
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it's close

i dunno about you but the root and unroot both worked for me i had no problem unrooting it

Maybe it does work I only tried once ;
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First off thank you for the easy root But now I have an issue, the SD card wont work, looks like it wont find the extension anyone know how to fix this? Ive used many different card and none read but I know all work. Without this I cant do a ROM

Try reformatting the card? Did they work before you rooted? do they work again if you unroot?

They worked before the root, I didn't unroot yet. When you out then in the phone and go to the SD card setting it shows nothing. Just says unavailable. So I can't even format it on the phone. I've formatted them in many ways on the pc too
HTC EVO = my best friend

did you try pulling out the sdcard and putting it back in? does it show a blank sdcard, or no sdcard at all?

need a mirror, site is down

I cannot get # in adb. Only $. Can anyone tell me why? I rooted with this method and have smooth maximus v2.0 and bali kernel v2.0. Any ideas?
Edit: Nvm. I had to update the drivers with the ones here.

jahnbodah said:
need a mirror, site is down
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Second that - been unable to get this yesterday and today so far.
Used this: http://hotfile.com/dl/115623149/42a5e65/SuperOneClickv1.9.1-ShortFuse.Drivers.rar

Im trying to root my phone and it keeps saying device not found after looping in superoneclick 1.9....i downloaded the 32 bit drivers because my computer is 32 bits tried to download the 64 bits but no way to install on my comp...i have usb debugging checked ....any suggestions anybody elese had a problem rooting it ?

Link to latest CWM Recovery

Is it possible to have a link to cwm recovery to install roms? i'm sort of new a this and i have searched before posting but all it see is CWM for XXXXXX, not sure if i need a specific version but can i please have link to latest for Rogers skyrocket please? THANKS!

Also how to i freakin enter download mode...i think i found a recovery .tar and need to enter recovery to flahs via odin...how do i do that? I can't find info on this, i swear once i get all my info i will create ONE SIMPLE thread with all info a newb needs...i know that would help

polish_pat said:
Also how to i freakin enter download mode...i think i found a recovery .tar and need to enter recovery to flahs via odin...how do i do that? I can't find info on this, i swear once i get all my info i will create ONE SIMPLE thread with all info a newb needs...i know that would help
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EASY...... download mode is just powering off the phone, with the usb cable already in the comp hold both volume up and down and plug the cable in to the skyrocket and Bam your in DL mode.
i use rom manager to get recovery but .tars are out there...whatever your comffy with.
hope this helped

Do i have to be in usb dev mode??? Because i did try this and just got a black screen. Will there be a download mode logo or something?
Everytime i do that i get the battery logo with 5 white dots under it, i also get a message on windows that tell me the USB device pluges it is not recognized or has malfunctioned...any idea? And if i do it by rom manager, do i need premium version? Also i have to download the recovery in what format?
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Plug usb cable in phone not pc take out battery. Put battery back in hold volume up and down plug in usb to computer while hokding volume up and down. Dont let go until the the screen for download mode pops up. Then u let go then u have to push volume up to agree to go into download mode

Ughhh, i'm about to blow a fuse. I do that, i did that exactly how you describe it but NOTHING. I get a message from windows:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I dont know whats happening, i've entered download mode on my i9100 at least 20x!!
Also i can't install recovery through rom manager because my phone model isn't there...unless i can use other phone model??
Please help!

polish_pat said:
Ughhh, i'm about to blow a fuse. I do that, i did that exactly how you describe it but NOTHING. I get a message from windows:
I dont know whats happening, i've entered download mode on my i9100 at least 20x!!
Also i can't install recovery through rom manager because my phone model isn't there...unless i can use other phone model??
Please help!
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Did you install the Samsung drivers?
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the2rrell said:
EASY...... download mode is just powering off the phone, with the usb cable already in the comp hold both volume up and down and plug the cable in to the skyrocket and Bam your in DL mode.
i use rom manager to get recovery but .tars are out there...whatever your comffy with.
hope this helped
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Which one did you choose from ROM Manager?
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Wouldn't be able to root my phone if i didn't...used one click root!

Ya whick one did you chose in rom manager...the latest model that shiws up is the galaxy s i9000
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Use the T-Mobile galaxy s 2
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Assuming you got drivers installed from KIES...
Enable debug mode
power off phone
Hold up+down volume buttons together, and power on. Wait until you see the confirmation screen (has a big android on it)
Volume up to confirm.
If you're planning on using ODIN, make sure Kies is completely off. Not even the process in task manager.
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cue_32 said:
Assuming you got drivers installed from KIES...
Enable debug mode
power off phone
Hold up+down volume buttons together, and power on. Wait until you see the confirmation screen (has a big android on it)
Volume up to confirm.
If you're planning on using ODIN, make sure Kies is completely off. Not even the process in task manager.
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This is to enter recovery. Not download
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Any help?????????????

If you have root just install the recovery through ROM manager
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XAviierG said:
If you have root just install the recovery through ROM manager
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did you read the thread?? I was asking what device should i chose to install recovery? The GS2 doesnt show up in the list!

polish_pat said:
did you read the thread?? I was asking what device should i chose to install recovery? The GS2 doesnt show up in the list!
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No the question is did you read?! A Guy already said FLASH THE TMOBILE SAMSUNG GALAXY S2 ONE
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cue_32 said:
Use the T-Mobile galaxy s 2
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DID YOU READ?? Here is the post he put.
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Sorry, i didnt catch that...i though he was on crack or something

Naw its cool! I flashed it and its working. Sorry for my attitude back there!
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Captuvate help

I brought this phone last year and it turns to show me this picture
RST_STAT =0x1
PWIC_IRQ1 =0x0
PWIC_IRQ2 =0x0
PWIC_IRQ3 =0x0
PWIC_IRQ4 =0x0
PWIC_STATUS1=0x00
PWIC_STATUS2=0x0
What should I do?
Can I repair it?
Please help.

Try a Jig to get it in Download mode and then Odin/Heimdall a Stock Rom.
If u r on a pc, check out my signature below for some links...
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I tried and no result
what I do wrong?

Looks like kernel panic. If your PC doesn't recognize your phone prior to using Odin to get back to stock, take the battery out for a few minutes and try again or use heimdall
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clipocel said:
I tried and no result
what I do wrong?
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What specific result did u get...?
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I must buy 3 100k resistors NEW because I make the jig but when I measure it it has 291 k
so i must go to my shop to buy the real ones
I will be back tomorrow with an answer
thx again guys

I think 291k should be enough resistance. I remember watching a video of someone using about 291k. But I could be mistaken. Please anyone correct me if I am wrong.
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hello again
i buyed all pieces I build the jig but still nothing
i tried also with a variable resistor of 500k and set it up to 300k, 301k, 291k but still nothing
Can you light me much further?
pls
thx

yaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
I got the Downloading screen
now what tipe of soft I need to download and install and HOW?
Please help
291k with the variable resistor IS THE WINNER
TRUST it
I will put a picture when i make 8 posts

clipocel said:
yaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
I got the Downloading screen
now what tipe of soft I need to download and install and HOW?
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1. Go here and download a stock rom to install on your captivate.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843
Instructions on how to do that are on this page. I suggest going for 2.3.5 gingerbread I897UCKJ3...with bootloaders, then flash the kernel with CWM which is what you use to install other roms.
2. If you are not happy with Gingerbread, and want to get ICS or other custom roms, go here and read up on how to install a new rom over stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266
Actually, do read up on both stickies to have a better idea of the flashing process. I didn't know a damn thing about flashing 3 weeks ago, and now I've been flashing roms, kernels and modems without any problems. Just make sure to read everything carefully before doing anything. As for which rom is best...well, that's up to you to try and pick out which one is best for you.
Good luck.

hello
After several days under the 4-2ndtwin wing I resolve the problem with my phone.
Thank you very much 4-2ndtwin , you are a very professional man.
291k JIG is the winner in my case, I used I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 and now all is working fine.
Network signal sometimes is very low and it lose signal. Some1 knows wich may be the problem?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
my JIG, my winner

Damn Bricks!
Bricked my phone a few times and fixed it OK until i ran into the "ICS RESET PHONE" bug
Now the only way to fix is by tricking the phone into thinking the external sd card is the inernal sdcard....ADB SDK AVD...three big acronyms for IM SCREWED!
Or am I?
Found some people over at mobiletechvideos to apply the Unbrickable MOD created by Adam Outler (Genius of sorts).
Also they can provide someting called JTAG for very reasonable prices... that is unless you know you can fix it yourself. Which unfortunately I cant right now
or I would just because I know its possible, just not for me..right now.
I think its really sad that the only software to really screw up my phone ICS
was my favorite of all. I hope all is fixed when I get my Unbrickable phone back I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!

clipocel said:
hello
After several days under the 4-2ndtwin wing I resolve the problem with my phone.
Thank you very much 4-2ndtwin , you are a very professional man.
291k JIG is the winner in my case, I used I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 and now all is working fine.
Network signal sometimes is very low and it lose signal. Some1 knows wich may be the problem?
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U could try flashin a newer modem.
I897ucKK4 of course is the latest for captivate.
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this version of modem I already use it
I have a question : Can I put i9000 rom and stuff?
I know better how to deal with this version.
thx

Yep...as long as u use the ones in the captivate development forum because they have been ported and/or dev'd to work for the cappy--(reoriented kernels, etc, etc.)
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is anything to tknow before I will try to put i9000 rom on my captivate?

Just read and read and read and be sure that u understand and know what u are doin, as well as the risks and rewards involved. And hit the Dev's thanks button for 'em. They put a lot of time and work in.
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I think I did something wrong
help

U r soft bricked.
U need a Jig to get ur phone in download mode and then u can flash a Stock Firmware through Odin or Heimdall to get ur phone going again.
If u r on a pc, look in my signature link below. There are links there on how to make a jig or where to buy one.
--U can try to see if ur pc recognizes that screen as an alternate download mode 1st though, because some here have stated that they were able to do that with that screen.--
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when i put my jig into phone it is show me the same picture.
what is wrong?

[REQUEST]-(6210)-Nandroid of stock ROM

I softbricked my P6210 (Wifi only for those that don't know the model no.) and I didn't Nandroid before it happened. Can anyone upload/send me a Nandroid of the STOCK rom for this tablet? Please? The tablet is my son's and I feel like a total noob dad for messing up his tablet.

Why don't you odin back to the stock rom?
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Here is a guide on how to get odin working on your computer, you can get the stock firmware from the stock firmware thread that is right here in the developers section (btw you posted your question in the wrong section.)
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bdds13 said:
Here is a guide on how to get odin working on your computer, you can get the stock firmware from the stock firmware thread that is right here in the developers section (btw you posted your question in the wrong section.)
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I can't run Odin cuz I don't have a PC. I'm on a MAC. And I can't find the Heimdall files to flash over. If this is in the wrong section, I'm sorry. I thought since I was requesting a Nandroid backup of a ROM that this belongs in development.
Mod, if this belongs in Q&A, feel free to move. And again, my apologies.
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Also, I don't think that your hyper link worked, there is no link to "here" for that guide.
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Hi there
Do not worry. It is easy to come back to the stock Rom. I have done this a hundred of times already. You only need to read a little bit the process to install via ODIN, I recommend you use a windows based software in order to make your software work with your tablet. Do not forget to install Samsung kies with the driver to communicate with the device as well as the odin software with the stock Rom which you can find both programs in this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1367478
I hope you can find this information useful.
God bless you....

Godwarrior1 said:
Do not worry. It is easy to come back to the stock Rom. I have done this a hundred of times already. You only need to read a little bit the process to install via ODIN, I recommend you use a windows based software in order to make your software work with your tablet. Do not forget to install Samsung kies with the driver to communicate with the device as well as the odin software with the stock Rom which you can find both programs in this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1367478
I hope you can find this information useful.
God bless you....
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My issue is that I'm on Mac... No access to a Windows based PC...
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Mobile ODIN is still an option as well.
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Ceelos09 said:
Mobile ODIN is still an option as well.
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I looked around at Mobile Odin and Im not sure how to get that running on a soft brick... How can I install and run it on a tab that doesnt boot?

nickmcghee said:
My issue is that I'm on Mac... No access to a Windows based PC...
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I use a Mac and have installed Windows via Bootcamp. Would that be something you feel comfortable doing to have access to the Windows platform when you need it? It's pretty easy to do (lots of tutorials out there including one from Apple) and because it is free ATM, I installed Windows 8 consumer preview - and it runs pretty well on my Mac.

VitaZora said:
I use a Mac and have installed Windows via Bootcamp. Would that be something you feel comfortable doing to have access to the Windows platform when you need it? It's pretty easy to do (lots of tutorials out there including one from Apple) and because it is free ATM, I installed Windows 8 consumer preview - and it runs pretty well on my Mac.
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+ 1 VitaZora is right, you cannot stop yourself from reviving your device only 'cuz you have not a "real" PC! C'mon just emulate Windows OS and use Odin. You'll be safe
Sent from my Galaxy Note with Asylum ICS 06

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[David] said:
+ 1 VitaZora is right, you cannot stop yourself from reviving your device only 'cuz you have not a "real" PC! C'mon just emulate Windows OS and use Odin. You'll be safe
Sent from my Galaxy Note with Asylum ICS 06
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Funny thing, I actually did install Windows 8 CP as a Virtual Box, but my wife refused to let me parrallel it... She said "You wanted a Mac, not a PC. I'm not having you put Windows on the Mac... When I did a Virtual Box on it tho, the usb wouldn't recognize the tab, even with drivers installed... But I was able to get a hold of a Windows based PC for a little while early this morning and Odin'd the Tab back to stock... Finally..... Thank you everyone who provided help and tried to find a solution to my issue... This is why I LOVE this site and (most of) the people in it... When a member has an issue, other members take care of it... Its really awesome... Thanks again...
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Also, lastly, because everyone here was so helpful to me, you have all received official "thanks" from me... Thank you all again...
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