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I896UXJL1 odin

Is there a ODIN file for the Rogers captivate froyo 2.2? Is it possible to flash roms without the ODIN file?

Do I just flash the JF6 Stock [email protected] Kernel anyways? I'm kind of stuck right now, this is my first attempt to flash and I've already hit a roadblock can anyone help please.

Read this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905042

I downloaded that file, but couldn't figure out what to do afterwards. I watched the mobile tech videos and it seemed that he was able to just click on the file and open the odin, while when I try to open it says "can't find application to open" after I extract it. Also I don't understand why I have to flash back to stock when I'm already at stock.
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First download odin from this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
Open it first and then point it to your rom image that you would like to use, you don't extract the file you have, it's ready to use as downloaded.
Please watch the videos again because you don't understand it yet and you're well on your way to a solid brick.
BTW using CWM with a .zip is easier then Odin IMHO, and can be done completely from your phone, no computer needed, it will also let you know if you have the three button recovery ( very important if something goes wrong ).
Read, read and read some more. Flashing a rom is not hard but it does have to be done correctly. If you want an almost guaranteed result you'll do the homework and learn something. I've only been here a while and rarely do I see a question that hasn't been answered 50 times already, your answers are here, go look for them and you'll pick up other things you will need to know when you decide to be a bit more adventurous with setting your phone up JUST like you want it.

Thanks for the information, it looks like I got lots of work to do.. The link you sent me has a broken Odin link on the other side, do you have a mirror or some sort so I can get the file? Also my final question is that since I have a Rogers Captivate I need to JL1 file not a J16 right? I've looked everywhere but couldn't find an answer to this... Thank you.

Vik_92_Sandhu said:
Thanks for the information, it looks like I got lots of work to do.. The link you sent me has a broken Odin link on the other side, do you have a mirror or some sort so I can get the file? Also my final question is that since I have a Rogers Captivate I need to JL1 file not a J16 right? I've looked everywhere but couldn't find an answer to this... Thank you.
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do you want to install a custom rom?? like phoenix or cog? if you are already rooted, just install clockwork mod and flash it to phone... then reboot into recovery and choose install zip from sd card... then select 'choose zip from sdcard'. then find the zip of the rom you want to install. I'm a rogers user and I've flashed all the latest roms (currently using andromeda 2.0). Never needed odin.

oh I see thanks, I've tried flashing Cognition via ROM manager with no success. I had Cognition on my SD card, installed and flashed the Clockwork mod and then selected "install ROM from SD card". From their it makes me select my ROM and then after I do it takes me to recovery mode. From here I select Reinstall packages and it says something like "Can't verify file" in red writing and aborts installation. I've always thought that maybe since I skip the whole "flashing ODIN" step that's why it's not working but obviously that's not the case. Do you know why it's not working for me? Thanks for the help.

are you running rogers 2.2 update? it has 3e recovery and will not allow zips to be flashed.
if that's the case, you will need odin3 from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821625
then put a new kernel in the PDA section. I used the tar file listed in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870760
then with your phone powered off, sim card and memory cards out (put back cover on so the battery doesn't fall out) hold 2 volume buttons and plug in usb... should go to download mode. then hit start.
boot up will take a bit while voodoo formats ext4 on your files. after that, you can go into recovery mode and flash zips from sd card

Vik_92_Sandhu said:
oh I see thanks, I've tried flashing Cognition via ROM manager with no success. I had Cognition on my SD card, installed and flashed the Clockwork mod and then selected "install ROM from SD card". From their it makes me select my ROM and then after I do it takes me to recovery mode. From here I select Reinstall packages and it says something like "Can't verify file" in red writing and aborts installation. I've always thought that maybe since I skip the whole "flashing ODIN" step that's why it's not working but obviously that's not the case. Do you know why it's not working for me? Thanks for the help.
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Another thing for CWM, the zips must not be hiding in a folder somewhere put them in the root and do not rename them.

Thanks for all your help, you guys give this site the reputation it deserves.
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just flashed Cognition! thanks!

Vik_92_Sandhu said:
just flashed Cognition! thanks!
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No problem.
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and PS.
thank the dev's who make all this possible by donating to them if you can afford it!

I have a quick question with this current Kernel Can I flash any type of Rom.. even the ones based on the i9000 like Paragon?

ps: would I have to to flash the stock Kernel/modem if I flashed back to stock?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905042

when you flashed cog it would have put a new kernel on there. when you flash a different rom they come packaged with one the dev chooses. You can switch the kernel after with sgs kernel flasher or cwm
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Vik_92_Sandhu said:
ps: would I have to to flash the stock Kernel/modem if I flashed back to stock?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905042
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I've never flashed back to stock installing any rom yet.
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thanks for the help rnewton, you have been a life saver
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btw rnewton, how is andromeda 2.0?, would you recommend it?, I really don't see many differences with cog, maybe because I already had froyo(it is much faster though, great work dg), also whats your opinion on phenoix rising?, I just recently downloaded it Do you have any suggestions if I wanted a really fast rom? How many roms have you went through? Sorry for all the questions, I just dont understand all the technical information that comes with all the rom information, maybe I should make a whole different thread for this. Thanks for all your help.
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Quick guide for flashing Gingerbread KF1 and rooting

I am not responsible for brick phones. This method worked for me. If there is any confusion or something is not clear, ASK!
I see Kaik541 has a thread in Dev section for an ODIN version of KF1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14782572&postcount=1
This is for those who want to flash and root from using the tar files.
I personally always remove my external memory and sim card before using odin. It is not needed as people will obviously post and neither is doing master clear. I do these steps just to make sure I eliminate any possible issues that can occur during flashing.
1) Download Firmware from http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-samsungusa.htm
2) Flash back to stock JF6 w/ odin one-click and did a master clear.
3) Flash Gingerbread KF1 using Odin (see image attached)
4) Flash fugu kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1010141 (I attached the zImage-root.tar to post if link does not work)
In the first post look for and select the download link in step 2: (credit to nikademus)
How to use:
1: Flash the stock rom
2: Download the image for Heimdall or for Odin
3: Flash it with either Odin or Heimdall
4: Boot once, it will install root and crash/shutdown (it is preferred to let the phone connected to usb so it does not loop boot)
5: Reflash the original kernel
5) Flash stock kernel (attached kernelKF1.7z) credit to lownox for helping me on that
6) Settings>Applications> enable Unknown Sources (AT&T finally got something right)
7) Install busybox from market
8) ENJOY!

thanks for the write up man
getting 404 on image link...

your links for steps 3, 4, and 5 don't work.
links working now

links worked for me
3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14785219&postcount=75
4. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010141
5. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14791212&postcount=116

Added more to the fugu step, let me know if I missed anything else.

Once someone gets this done, they should dump it, deodex it, then upload.

emuneee said:
Once someone gets this done, they should dump it, deodex it, then upload.
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I want to do that but I haven't learn how to do anything beyond deodexed. I also still haven't had time to learn how to add "extras" like extended power menu or additional lock screens.
If someone wants to PM the instructions or a link to do so, I'll be happy to do and have it ready tomorrow.

Do we really need another Odin guide? Write one on heimdall. It's open source and actually maintained. It also has a lower brick rate.

AdamOutler said:
Do we really need another Odin guide? Write one on heimdall. It's open source and actually maintained. It also has a lower brick rate.
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Honestly I have never used Heimdall and have never had an issue with ODIN. With that said I also have no objection if anyone wants to write up the parts for Heimdall here or by PMing me, I'll add to it the first post. I am not about to reflash again just to learn a new process when the old one has not given me a single issue.

made a deodex version, just dont know what to do with it
its not ready for flash or anything and its just deodexed using illdroid.
Doesn't matter anyways until we get CWM working...

nakedninja42 said:
made a deodex version, just dont know what to do with it
its not ready for flash or anything and its just deodexed using illdroid.
Doesn't matter anyways until we get CWM working...
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care to share it?

nakedninja42 said:
Honestly I have never used Heimdall and have never had an issue with ODIN. With that said I also have no objection if anyone wants to write up the parts for Heimdall here or by PMing me, I'll add to it the first post. I am not about to reflash again just to learn a new process when the old one has not given me a single issue.
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There's really nothing new to learn. It looks and loads almost exactly like Odin. Not sure what processes are different when you push the start button though. I'm not pushing heimdall, just conveying what i've seen with it. I used once to load the last Andro3.

Johnsondr80 said:
care to share it?
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Ill try to upload it later tonight when I get back to my computer. Only thing I wanted to figure out before I did it is how to zipalign to make it smaller. I've tried apk manager in the past but that didn't work for me.
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nakedninja42 said:
Ill try to upload it later tonight when I get back to my computer. Only thing I wanted to figure out before I did it is how to zipalign to make it smaller. I've tried apk manager in the past but that didn't work for me.
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got mine deodexed. thanks tho

Loving this ROM stock and all. Has anyone seen if 3e recovery (I think its called) has been enabled yet for KF1? Id like to be able to flash stuff again. Alternatively if anyone has a method for flashing items via a program that would be great as well.
Cheers!

docflower said:
Loving this ROM stock and all. Has anyone seen if 3e recovery (I think its called) has been enabled yet for KF1? Id like to be able to flash stuff again. Alternatively if anyone has a method for flashing items via a program that would be great as well.
Cheers!
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DG has made cog5 beta kernel 2 which supports CWM 4. Its stock kernel with CWM. Check the dev forum for cog beta 5 rom and grab the kernel in step 2.
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^^^ thanks
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[Q] Screen not working

Hello,
Later, I tried to root my phone with a crappy script.
I didn't worked and I was stuck at the Google screen.
So I tried to flash the boot.img which comes with CyanogenMod but the result was the same.
Then, I tried ti install a Nexus S stock ROM that I found on this forum and now my screen don't work anymore.
I just have some LEDs on at the bottom on the phone.
I still have access to fastboot wia the terminal.
Thank you.

What model phone do you have, and what stock image did you flash?
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I have an European Nexus S (SFR Vodafone).
The ROM I tried to flash is named Stock-GRH78-Unsigned and I downloaded it from this forum.
I'll post the link if I manage to find it.

The ROM comes from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062777

You flashed the samoled version on yours, which is slcd. Different screens, different and incompatible software. I saw your comment in the other thread. What you'll have to do is figure out how to flash the proper i9023 model software. Hopefully someone more familiar with the process can lend a hand.
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Yes, would be nice to have something to flash from fastboot.

Flash the rom in my signature via cwm recovery.
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I'd love it was so simple.
Even in recovery, the scree, stay black so I don't know if I'm really in recovery mod.
Do you think I can use this tool ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=974621
If not, I'd like to have some screenshots of the ClockWorkMod Recovery 4.0.0.2 so I can use it even if I don't see anything on the screen.

I just discovered I have ADB access so ClockWorkMod seems to be working.
Can I flash your ROM using ADB?
When I try to flash your rom (rentaric) using fastbot, I get the following errors:
archive does not contain 'android-info.txt'
archive does not contain 'android-product.txt'
error: update package has no android-info.txt or android-product.txt
Thanks.

Nope. Flashing via Odin is easiest if display isn't working imho.
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Have you a link to download Odin please?
Thanks.

Make sure you know what you're doing before you start this time. ODIN is a powerful tool..you can find it in the development forum.
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I've downloaded ODIN and CyanogenMod but I've never used ODIN before so I don't know how to flash CyanogenMod with it.

OyoKooN said:
Have you a link to download Odin please?
Thanks.
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www.samfirmware.com
As uansari1 said, Odin is kind of a "last resort" tool for me. It's poweful and gets the job done even w/o a working screen.
Basically what you do is:
download Odin and the files needed for YOUR device
hold vol up and vol down, then plug in the usb cable while still holding both buttons (this starts download mode)
start Odin
there should be a yellow field top left with a port number in it
make sure everything except Auto reboot and F. reset time is UNchecked
extract the zip files you got from samfirmware
apply bootloader to bootloader
apply pda to pda
apply modem to phone
leave csc empty
hit start
wait (2-3mins), phone will reboot during that period, when the yellow field changes color and says "pass" it is done.

Are the files needed in the Drivers column on samfirmware?
If not where do I download them?
Thanks.

OyoKooN said:
Are the files needed in the Drivers column on samfirmware?
If not where do I download them?
Thanks.
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They have given you enough information. Do some reading. Research what you are about to do so you don't come across problems like what you are dealing with now.
Good luck.
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I found them.
I do not need to use the PIT file?

Nope, just apply Bootloader, PDA and Phone. Remember to double check which settings are checked/unchecked.

Thank you so much rentaric, it did the trick!

OyoKooN said:
Thank you so much rentaric, it did the trick!
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Nice, good luck in further expeditions

[Q] possible brick.......duno for sure

Hi guys, irecently attempted to flash a rom to make my phone more awesome but I feel I fudged up. My mounts were not set right I think but my phone still booted up like it should.....but on first boot my screen looked like a bill cosby sweater but that went away. Now. When I try to go nto recovery or dl mode,my screen is black n goes to normal boot. Did I damage my recovery? N if so can I get it back?
Tried to turn it on again n I just get bootloops, still no recovery or dl mode.
Also in rom manager it said cwm and recovery were present, but when I tried to go into recovery I got the same.
Any and I mean any help would b appreciated....thank you

You flashed gb. For that you need the bootloaders for gb. Until you get those you will always have the rainbow scree on boot and no recovery. Find and flash the kg4 leak that will straiten things out.
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Cool, now like I said my phone is looping...how would I flash???? Place the files on the sd via computer n try dl and cwm??
My old school droid was soooo much easier lol
Thanks for helpin me out holmes
Would I have to use odin since my phone won't boot up fully??

thenewdude said:
Cool, now like I said my phone is looping...how would I flash???? Place the files on the sd via computer n try dl and cwm??
My old school droid was soooo much easier lol
Thanks for helpin me out holmes
Would I have to use odin since my phone won't boot up fully??
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Yes you need Odin. Just check out the Bible and grab the Samsung USB drivers for you computer then install Odin. Then learn to boot into download mode. And you will be ready for flashing. There is a tutorial also in the Bible on flashing with odin. Here is the Bible link, learn it well if you intend on keeping the phone. Happy modding
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117554
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Again......many, many thanks to you

Step 1. look at the bible. Look for the kg4 rom, pit file and odin are included in the download.
Step 2. to get into download mode, pull out the battery, plug in your phone, hold BOTH the volume up and down buttons, then plug in the battery. Congrats. Youre now in download mode.
Step 3. unzip all the files from the .rar file you just downloaded.
step 4. start odin and input all the files in the corresponding order. It tells you where each file goes.
step 5. Click start and wait.
step 6. your phone now works.
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You flashed the woodoo kernel for gingerbread to a froyo rom, didn't you?
Just odin again the KC1 and you'll be fine ;-)
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hey am i supposed to use all 4 files......csc, pit, phone, and pda in the kg4 file????

thenewdude said:
hey am i supposed to use all 4 files......csc, pit, phone, and pda in the kg4 file????
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Yes you are. If you get lost you can check my thread for thorough instructions. You'll find it either in the signature or you can look for the only stickied thread in this subforum =P
oh and also http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16207639&postcount=313

thenewdude said:
hey am i supposed to use all 4 files......csc, pit, phone, and pda in the kg4 file????
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yes u use all 4 p theres only one file u can use for pit in the zip so its self explanatory
for phone look for file that has phone in it
for csc look for file with csc in it
and for pda use last file it should be like REV00

oh and if you're having trouble getting into download/recovery did u try using adb to get to them?

[Q] Unrooting Problem

I tried to unroot my sgh-i727 Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket back to stock setting. I downloaded and unzipped ODIN as well as the stock tar file. Everything ran fine, or so it seemed. Now it seems that every app that has anything to do with google force closes and I get an error message. Then same goes for when I hit my phone button to try to make a call. I get the same error message. I'm a noob here so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Did u install the uclc5/note radio at any point? Download completely stock firmware from here and flash via odin
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=SGH-I727R&r=5
Kudos to xcrazy for finding a complete firmware image

icenight89 said:
Did u install the uclc5/note radio at any point? Download completely stock firmware from here and flash via odin
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=SGH-I727R&r=5
Kudos to xcrazy for finding a complete firmware image
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Ice (or anyone else), do you know what the differences to this stock firmware build? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349207&highlight=uckj2
The one in that thread is 282.6mb, but the one on the sammobile site is 314.9mb...

I haven't actually downloaded it.myself, just checked out the site to make sure they had it. I credit the size increase to the fact that its complete firmware, it includes the radio and everything else. I however trust xcrazy, he knows what he's doing

icenight89 said:
Did u install the uclc5/note radio at any point? Download completely stock firmware from here and flash via odin
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=SGH-I727R&r=5
Kudos to xcrazy for finding a complete firmware image
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The above link is for the Rogers (727R) version, correct link for AT&T version I727UCKJ2 is: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=SGH-I727&r=5
The sam mobile tar's are the official firmware, go with that.

icenight89 said:
I haven't actually downloaded it.myself, just checked out the site to make sure they had it. I credit the size increase to the fact that its complete firmware, it includes the radio and everything else. I however trust xcrazy, he knows what he's doing
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The one in the XDA link I posted also flashes the radio (I've used it several times). Maybe just a little extra bloat from Sammy on the other one?
I'd say use the one from sammobile first, of course, I'm just curious if there's a real difference.

I'm trying the radio flash now I'll let you guys know how it goes. Thank You!

Heres another question while I'm waiting on this download. Is the skyrocket upgradeable to 4.0 ICS yet? If not what android version is the most up to date?

When I flash roms via ODIN will the process always be the same? By that I mean taking out the battery then replacing it. Hold down the volume buttons and then plugging the phone into the computer?

bmhampshire said:
When I flash roms via ODIN will the process always be the same? By that I mean taking out the battery then replacing it. Hold down the volume buttons and then plugging the phone into the computer?
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Yup. I don't bother with the battery though, or the usb plug in, I just restart the phone by holding the power button > 10 secs, and when it vibrates quickly hold the volume buttons, and it goes into download confirm mode. Then i plug in the usb and press up to confirm, and presto.

ok so i tried reflashing the radio and that didn't work. I'm probably messing something up. Heres what I'm doing for you guys to let me know what I'm doing wrong.
I opened ODIN and the only thing check marked is Auto Reboot.
After that I opened the the stock tar file (SGH-I727-UCKJ2-k0nane.tar) under PDA then I started the reboot. That got everything back to normal besides alot of apps force closing to include not being able to make calls. After that I flashed the HOME_SGH-I727user_CL626051_REV02.tar.md5 file under PDA for the radio. I'm a super noob so can someone break it down Barney style for me PLEASE? You guys are awesome by the way!!!

I still think the fc's are a radio issue. Flash this first, method 3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611796
Both of these include the radio, but vary in size. The first one is 250mb while the second is 315:
This one is a system dump from an xda member:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349207&highlight=uckj2
This one is the complete firmware image from samsung, but you have to sign up to download:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=SGH-I727&r=5

When I open up ODIN do I flash everything through PDA one at a time? What are the other options for i.e. bootloader, phone, csc?

U need to flash cwm through odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340526
Then you have to flash the first link i posted through cwm. As for the second and third, they are the same thing. You pick, based on the descriptions i used. The second one you flash through cwm, the third one is an ODIN flash.

doesn't it have to be a .tar file through ODIN?

It is a tar, flash the clockwork mod file u downloaded. It may be zipped, you might have to extract it

If it prompts you for a password when unzipping the downloaded file for the stock firmware, try sampro.pl
EDIT: It will likely have a file extension of .tar.md5. This is fine. Just put it in the pda slot. Do not put anything in any other slot. DO NOT CHECK REPARTITION. Only Auto-Reboot should be checked.
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bmhampshire said:
Heres another question while I'm waiting on this download. Is the skyrocket upgradeable to 4.0 ICS yet? If not what android version is the most up to date?
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Ahem....Have you checked the "development" section at all?

chappatti said:
Ahem....Have you checked the "development" section at all?
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Ha!!! I kind of just ignored that post--wasn't feeling like getting all trolly today. My mood may change however...

skrambled said:
The one in the XDA link I posted also flashes the radio (I've used it several times). Maybe just a little extra bloat from Sammy on the other one?
I'd say use the one from sammobile first, of course, I'm just curious if there's a real difference.
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It is the complete official tar. It has everything, untouched, just how it comes from the factory. It is official and does not trip the counter
If you are downloading the rogers version, this should be the password
samfirmware.com