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[Q] Moving from HTC to samsung, have a few ques

Hello all,
So I'm getting my Charge in a few days, moving from a rooted evo, so I'm new to the Samsung scene. I've searched these forums but still have a few questions about the current state of things concerning rooting the Charge:
1. Does CWM work fully yet?
2. Is ED01 currently the only version that can be rooted?
3. What is ODIN/HEIMDALL and what is it used for?
4. Is simply rooting the phone enough to flash roms, kernels, etc? I know with HTC phones you have to unlock some other stuff first.

specter491 said:
Hello all,
So I'm getting my Charge in a few days, moving from a rooted evo, so I'm new to the Samsung scene. I've searched these forums but still have a few questions about the current state of things concerning rooting the Charge:
1. Does CWM work fully yet?
2. Is ED01 currently the only version that can be rooted?
3. What is ODIN/HEIMDALL and what is it used for?
4. Is simply rooting the phone enough to flash roms, kernels, etc? I know with HTC phones you have to unlock some other stuff first.
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1. It works except for nandroid restore, this is being looked at.
2. ED1 and ED2 have both been rooted.
3. odin is a samsung utility for flashing, heimdall is an open source alternative that works for mac/linux users also
4. no unlock necessary, samsung hasn't locked bootloader

so odin has to be used for everything when flashing something like kernels roms etc?
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From my understanding no, but like you I come from HTC phones...so this is semi foreign. At the same time this allows me to see if what I was reading i understood correctly and begin to grasp these concepts...
The custom CWM that is flashed with jt's kernel, you can flash within there.
how I read it is, ODIN is what RUU is to HTC...
imnuts talks about it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1082288

Odin is used to unbrick your phone incase you mess it up somehow. Unfortunately we don't have a full odin restore yet so for now try not to brick your phone. Cuz if u do you'll be stuck whistling for a while lol
Sent From My VooDooed Charge.

hoppermi said:
1. It works except for nandroid restore, this is being looked at.
2. ED1 and ED2 have both been rooted.
3. odin is a samsung utility for flashing, heimdall is an open source alternative that works for mac/linux users also
4. no unlock necessary, samsung hasn't locked bootloader
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That's pretty much right.
Except Samsung "sense" is Touchwiz.

Utnapishtia said:
how I read it is, ODIN is what RUU is to HTC...
imnuts talks about it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1082288
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Correct. 10char

qubanaso said:
so odin has to be used for everything when flashing something like kernels roms etc?
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The nice thing is that it is easy to create your own Odin packages, so things can be created in either CWM or Odin flashable packages. CWM is a work in progress, but is working well enough right now for most purposes (flashing stuff).

[Q] Rooting updated GB Infuse

Okay...
So I accidentally dropped my phone, and it was a TOTAL loss. It would not even power back on. I received the replacement phone today and followed through with the GB update via Kies Mini. Now when I attempt to root the phone, Superoneclick stops responding. Any suggestions?

Check out the threads in the dev forum for info on how to root. You will need to flash a rooted kernel.

I've attempted to root by several different methods, and no matter how many times, or which method I use, it will not root. I made sure that the phone was checked for USD debugging and for unknown resources. Anyone have any suggestions?
Edit: My apologies, as I thought that I posted the thread in the Q&A section where it is supposed to be.

OnProzac said:
Okay...
So I accidentally dropped my phone, and it was a TOTAL loss. It would not even power back on. I received the replacement phone today and followed through with the GB update via Kies Mini. Now when I attempt to root the phone, Superoneclick stops responding. Any suggestions?
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Did your screen crack? how did you not get charged?
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OnProzac said:
Okay...
So I accidentally dropped my phone, and it was a TOTAL loss. It would not even power back on. I received the replacement phone today and followed through with the GB update via Kies Mini. Now when I attempt to root the phone, Superoneclick stops responding. Any suggestions?
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If you want root back, you're gonna need to flash a rooted kernel through Odin. Currently Superoneclick doesn't work on GB. Hope this helps.
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There is no root method for stock 2.3.6 yet... period..
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you can root it but gasp, you wont be able to flash the "official" kernel back to it since we cant dump the kernel without root... but you can flash the kl2 leaked kernel to it (same thing) but with sdcard workarounds and voodoo lagfix you need to consider a few things and its alot to say, but why bother, just use the rogers root kernel with cwm to flash a yummy rom from the dev section...
as far as rooting it without a kernel replacement well good luck with that. i will likely make a rooted heimdall package in a few days but it will have the kernel from the leaked rom (same thing) if that scares anyone with their irrational rationalizations...
why heimdall? well the mac users need some love since samsung and att wont give it to them.. its more reliable that that crappy samsung software be it kies or odin. and with the package system introduced in version 1.3 it is idiot proof..
if you must have an odin version make it your self.

Idietssss
...... what's whit these people .....let it go for some time then try ....... I'm sick of these people asking for there problems to ... be solved ASAP
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weve know this would be a problem for like a year when the rogers infuse came out.
the rogers method works but it's just so many considerations and annoyances to tell people how to do it problem free. you have to assume they can creaet a file to disable the lagfix before hand and that they can extract and compress another file and depending on the kernel they use to root it they may need to edit one charachter of text. it all easy stuff but it becomes a lengthy post explaining it and then the next guy doesnt read what you already answered. ill wait for source code and fully compatible kernels with cwm so we dont have to worry about the extra process of reverting to a stock kernel, till then im burnt out on saying the same thing over and over and over.

[Q] used infuse

ok first off great site, second i bought a used infuse off ebay and i love it. only thing is it was already updated to gingerbread uclb3 kernel 2.6.35.7. i have read it cant be rooted with superone click. i really want a custom rom on this thing and have no idea where to begin. can someone point me in the right direction on this custom rom thing. please.

cain308 said:
ok first off great site, second i bought a used infuse off ebay and i love it. only thing is it was already updated to gingerbread uclb3 kernel 2.6.35.7. i have read it cant be rooted with superone click. i really want a custom rom on this thing and have no idea where to begin. can someone point me in the right direction on this custom rom thing. please.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514886
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1610374
Start there

ok read the first one and understood it pretty good , the 2nd link had alot of stuff in it that was a little confusing. this **** is way over my head. like i said i tried superone click on this stock gingerbread rom and it wouldnt get past step 7 so i guess i got alot more reading to do so i dont brick this thing.

Simplicity at it's best
The Infuse 4g is one of the simplest phone's to learn on in my book as far as rooting and changing rom's lot's of great rom's out there , If you really won't to get it done check out the Android Development section here on XDA for rooting , or How too it's pretty simple , you can even flash rooted rom's via Odin to save time in rooting it yourself , pretty easy , be glad to help ya out if ya need a few pointer's here and there , lot's of great people here on XDA that helped me out of the hard spot's , but good luck bro

thank you so much, i am gonna give it a shot this weekend. one question though i put a app backup on my phone so i wouldnt lose my cerberus app. after i do a wipe will i be able to get my app back. i know that sounds stupid but just curious.

cain308 said:
thank you so much, i am gonna give it a shot this weekend. one question though i put a app backup on my phone so i wouldnt lose my cerberus app. after i do a wipe will i be able to get my app back. i know that sounds stupid but just curious.
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btw if you are rooted you can install titanium backup free ver avail in the Google Play...it will back up your apps....there are lots of youtub vid on how to work the TiBu app for backing up apps.....
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You can read the ISET page it may be overwhelming but there is lots of information, and knowledge is good....start with the newbie info so you understand the lingo and info being provided...there are some many great ROM's in our threads.
I would not take the journey on putting ICS/CM9/AOKP till you get you feet settled in to knowing how to flash...start with some the great Gingerbread ROM's, we have custom and very custom ROM's, we have the stock look but still keeping the custom style...
Your choice and what you decide there is plenty of help in these threads, but don't be afraid to ask, but then ensure you have done some research and homework on your own...read, read and re read....
And if ya just cant figure it out, you can pm me...or post in my ISET thread ok,
see my signature for the {I S E T} page...

There are now a easiest way to root your phone which is odin a pre rooted room i find the odin ulb3+root+busybox+cwm to be this best. Only one odin and your done. Just wait for the robot lady to finish
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Correction...the easiest way to root your phone is using qksters heimdal package of entropys latest kernel...deletes nothing on the phone only replaces the kernel with a rooted one
Download it (look in ISET page)
Run program
Put phone in download mode
Press flash
Let it do its thing, your phone will reboot and you will be rooted with cwm recovery (used for flashing roms)
*download mode required for both Odin and heimdal*
How to get into download mode?
1) pull battery
2) place battery back in
3) press and hold volume button simultaneously-don't let go and don't touch power button
4) while holding volume keys plug your phone into PC with USB cord
5) you should now be in download mode
You should see either a yellow triangle that says downloading or an option to go to download mode or reboot
Also Odin requires drivers from kies heimdal does not...it uses its own drivers which it will install for you...
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mg2195 said:
Correction...the easiest way to root your phone is using qksters heimdal package of entropys latest kernel...deletes nothing on the phone only replaces the kernel with a rooted one
Download it (look in ISET page)
Run program
Put phone in download mode
Press flash
Let it do its thing, your phone will reboot and you will be rooted with cwm recovery (used for flashing roms)
*download mode required for both Odin and heimdal*
How to get into download mode?
1) pull battery
2) place battery back in
3) press and hold volume button simultaneously-don't let go and don't touch power button
4) while holding volume keys plug your phone into PC with USB cord
5) you should now be in download mode
You should see either a yellow triangle that says downloading or an option to go to download mode or reboot
Also Odin requires drivers from kies heimdal does not...it uses its own drivers which it will install for you...
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I had problems installing heimdall drivers at first . I find odin to be quick and easy for beginers
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jason4962 said:
I had problems installing heimdall drivers at first . I find odin to be quick and easy for beginers
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I think it really depends on the computer...out of the three in my house 1 works with Odin (windows vista)...the other one works with heimdal (xp) and the other works with both...(xp/Ubuntu, xp both Ubuntu heimdal only for obvious reasons...)
Basically the hard part about both is drivers...which ever is easiest for you to get drivers is what will be easiest for you....once drivers are installed its pretty much a click of a button...well a couple buttons for odin
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mg2195 said:
I think it really depends on the computer...out of the three in my house 1 works with Odin (windows vista)...the other one works with heimdal (xp) and the other works with both...(xp/Ubuntu, xp both Ubuntu heimdal only for obvious reasons...)
Basically the hard part about both is drivers...which ever is easiest for you to get drivers is what will be easiest for you....once drivers are installed its pretty much a click of a button...well a couple buttons for odin
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lol i see what you did there. couple more clicks beats putting your phone twice into download mode , 1 . flash rom and then 2. flash kernel ( to get cmw )
odin packs all that into 1 package ( well the newest one does ) when i had my infuse i flash roms each week so time is really important to me, me personally find odin 1 package to be very time consuming

jason4962 said:
lol i see what you did there. couple more clicks beats putting your phone twice into download mode , 1 . flash rom and then 2. flash kernel ( to get cmw )
odin packs all that into 1 package ( well the newest one does ) when i had my infuse i flash roms each week so time is really important to me, me personally find odin 1 package to be very time consuming
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Sorry if it sounds like I'm arguing....
But if he's just trying to root then he only needs to flash kernel...nothing else...
However if he's bricked then sure Odin will be easier as its all in one...
Again I'm not trying to argue...well I guess technically I am lol, but I'm not trying to lol...how bout we leave it at this...whatever works best for you works best for you, and as long as it gets the job done who cares how you got it done
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Odin vs. Heimdall one click will always be a matter of preference. In my case, I prefer the Heimdall command line because it gives me more control. I used it when I made the rooted Odin packages. As for which is easier, qkster's sweet Heimdall one click packages or the rooted Odin packs - they're both just about as easy as it gets, because we've already done most of the work for you.
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mg2195 said:
But if he's just trying to root then he only needs to flash kernel...nothing else
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It involves a little more than just flashing a kernel to root UCLB3, but I know what you mean. See the more involved method at this link for how to do it.:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24935969
The Heimdall one click packages, Odin packages, and dman's earlier CWM package just save people the work required to root UCLB3.
But you're right, they aren't "how" to root UCLB3. It's just already done for you.
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mg2195 said:
Sorry if it sounds like I'm arguing....
But if he's just trying to root then he only needs to flash kernel...nothing else...
However if he's bricked then sure Odin will be easier as its all in one...
Again I'm not trying to argue...well I guess technically I am lol, but I'm not trying to lol...how bout we leave it at this...whatever works best for you works best for you, and as long as it gets the job done who cares how you got it done
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the fun is ended.. lol i tough we might go even more, anyways we are not fighting,, flaming..just pointing out pros and cons

ok OP did you get your issues resolved so I can have this closed...any thing more needed to address to the OP....
phone up and running...good to go?

bigjoe2675 said:
ok OP did you get your issues resolved so I can have this closed...any thing more needed to address to the OP....
phone up and running...good to go?
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Bigjoe, looks like the OP was wanting advice on how to get UCLB3 rooted and ready to flash roms (CWM recovery, etc.). So far, other than the back and forth about who prefers one method over the other, it seems that this thread is on track to answer those questions. The good thing about the Infuse forum lately is that there are many ways to do things. To the OP: Get in there, explore the different methods and roms, and have fun. Good news is that it's really hard to brick this phone, so it's a good platform to try all that is out there. Bigjoe gave you a good start by pointing you to the ISET and Super Noobie Question thread.

jscott30 said:
Bigjoe, looks like the OP was wanting advice on how to get UCLB3 rooted and ready to flash roms (CWM recovery, etc.). So far, other than the back and forth about who prefers one method over the other, it seems that this thread is on track to answer those questions. The good thing about the Infuse forum lately is that there are many ways to do things. To the OP: Get in there, explore the different methods and roms, and have fun. Good news is that it's really hard to brick this phone, so it's a good platform to try all that is out there. Bigjoe gave you a good start by pointing you to the ISET and Super Noobie Question thread.
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LOL, ya do the work I just point the way to them, when they are sitting at the intersection looking to find the way...LOL
thx for your work...ok we will see what the out come is for the op...
I gotz to get the BBQ going, before Momma wakes...LOL

jscott30 said:
It involves a little more than just flashing a kernel to root UCLB3, but I know what you mean. See the more involved method at this link for how to do it.:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24935969
The Heimdall one click packages, Odin packages, and dman's earlier CWM package just save people the work required to root UCLB3.
But you're right, they aren't "how" to root UCLB3. It's just already done for you.
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Lol duh...I was thinking about cwm recovery hahaha feel sooooo stupid lol
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Wow , XDA to the rescue you guy's rock , lol , as far as backed up app's in the infuse if you backed up to the external sdcard you should be able to just reinstall the back up program and your backed up app's should be there , but it doe's very deppending on what app you used to do your back up .

[Q] Where to start...

Ok so I have a rooted infuse 4G and am a complete noob when it comes to flashin roms and mods... I am still on the froyo 2.2.1and hate it lol. Which brings me to my first query, I know its possible to upgrade my android version to the GB and JB with multiple methods but I'm extremely scared that I'm going to brick my phone. It was some forums on here that helped me decide to root my phone so now I'm hoping that you guys can help me take the next step. So whats the safest, easiest way to upgrade my os.. Odin didnt work and I no longer have a computer, so heimdall is out as well. Oh not sure if this is important but I'm not registered on any network nor have I unlocked my phone's sim. Well that's a start. I really hate froyo 2.2.1 so please if anyone can help I definitely could use it.

treyserits said:
Ok so I have a rooted infuse 4G and am a complete noob when it comes to flashin roms and mods... I am still on the froyo 2.2.1and hate it lol. Which brings me to my first query, I know its possible to upgrade my android version to the GB and JB with multiple methods but I'm extremely scared that I'm going to brick my phone. It was some forums on here that helped me decide to root my phone so now I'm hoping that you guys can help me take the next step. So whats the safest, easiest way to upgrade my os.. Odin didnt work and I no longer have a computer, so heimdall is out as well. Oh not sure if this is important but I'm not registered on any network nor have I unlocked my phone's sim. Well that's a start. I really hate froyo 2.2.1 so please if anyone can help I definitely could use it.
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From Froyo 2.2.1, there is an official build GB 2.3.6 UCLB3 out for the Infuse.
You will need a computer though. Without a computer to restore your phone to stock from soft bricking, you should not be flashing anything. It may be possible for you to bring your phone to an AT&T store and have them update you if you don't have a PC. You will need a computer to root the GB UCLB3.
Where to start? Read the Q/A as much as you can. Then move into the Development section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437548 - read it all

thanks
qkster said:
From Froyo 2.2.1, there is an official build GB 2.3.6 UCLB3 out for the Infuse.
You will need a computer though. Without a computer to restore your phone to stock from soft bricking, you should not be flashing anything. It may be possible for you to bring your phone to an AT&T store and have them update you if you don't have a PC. You will need a computer to root the GB UCLB3.
Where to start? Read the Q/A as much as you can. Then move into the Development section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437548 - read it all
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Thanks qkster.. I really appreciate your help. I follow alot of your threads and am so hapoy thst there are infuse users that actually are willing to take the device to the next lvl. Now for another question.
Will it be easier to flash the jellybean 4.1.1 from the froyo or the gb? Or would it be possible to just flash a higher kernel? I'm not syre if that would help me or not, I really want to speed up my infuse and stop it from rebooting so much.

treyserits said:
Thanks qkster.. I really appreciate your help. I follow alot of your threads and am so hapoy thst there are infuse users that actually are willing to take the device to the next lvl. Now for another question.
Will it be easier to flash the jellybean 4.1.1 from the froyo or the gb? Or would it be possible to just flash a higher kernel? I'm not syre if that would help me or not, I really want to speed up my infuse and stop it from rebooting so much.
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You cannot flash JB from Froyo and need to go to Gingerbread, then ICS then JB.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1878458

Kies?
psal217050 said:
You cannot flash JB from Froyo and need to go to Gingerbread, then ICS then JB.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1878458
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Would it be best to use kies to update to GB? I'm a little concerned as to what would happen to my Infuse all around.. What will need backed up?
I have titanium backup but if the app gets wiped wont i lose all my back-ups? For some reason it wont sync to my dropbox app force closes every time I try. Sorry about all the questions I'm just short on the amount of time I am able to browse threads at the moment but I do have use of a computer for awhile so that kinda helps.

I personally prefer using odin or heimdall. Don't quite trust kies and it often gives issues.
all mayor changes will occur on system partitions. Your internal sd will remain untouched, and there you will titanium backups. Just reinstall TB app later and restore apps, not data.
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Ok well here goes nothing.
andros11 said:
I personally prefer using odin or heimdall. Don't quite trust kies and it often gives issues.
all mayor changes will occur on system partitions. Your internal sd will remain untouched, and there you will titanium backups. Just reinstall TB app later and restore apps, not data.
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Well I'm going to install and give it a try with Heimdall. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks everyone for all your help. I'm sure I'll have more questions before long. XD

andros11 said:
I personally prefer using odin or heimdall. Don't quite trust kies and it often gives issues.
all mayor changes will occur on system partitions. Your internal sd will remain untouched, and there you will titanium backups. Just reinstall TB app later and restore apps, not data.
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Will this even work if i'm not registered to a network with the phone still locked? And I see that it will also unroot my phone which isnt a problem I'm just curious whether or not I can still root with super one click or if i need a different root tool?

treyserits said:
Will this even work if i'm not registered to a network with the phone still locked? And I see that it will also unroot my phone which isnt a problem I'm just curious whether or not I can still root with super one click or if i need a different root tool?
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It doesn't matter if your phone is unregistered and locked. You cannot use SuperOneClick on Gingerbread. What you should do is (this is the Heimdall version):
Flash this rooted version of stock GB:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25526643&postcount=2
You do that and you already have root.
If you want to then graduate on to Jelly Bean you must:
Flash ICS (follow directions carefully!):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24901014&postcount=1
Once you've done that, flash any of the JB ROMs you like, but make sure to read the directions carefully. I strongly recommend that you consult the Super Everything Thread for links to the ROMs and tweaks you need, particularly if you are interested in unlocking your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1610374

I'm feeling kinda stupid..
Can somebody give me the right link for downloading Heimdall One-click w/root? For some reason I'm not able to get any to work on this computer.. I downloaded the ink provided labeled UCLB3 -DEBLOATED-ODEX - ROOTED - BUSYBOX- STOCK KERNEL on
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25526643&postcount=2
but am unsure if that actually is the one containing Heimdall or just the rom i'm flashing or both.. I'm extremely sorry about my noobishness of just posting all these already answered questions. I've gone and confused myself and have like ten tabs with different threads open please don't hate me. I have a bad habit of asking questions..
Oh and what apps do i need on my phone in order to flash? And I mean absolutely need. I've also noticed that most threads say to format my mounted sd card But i really dont want to do that if i dont need to.

It should all be bundled together. Heimdall is a java based interface so it should just open up. Sorry, it's been a long time and I'm an Odin person!
You don't need any apps on your phone. When you flash, everything on the small partition will be wiped (apps, app data, etc). Flashing will not usually wipe your pictures, videos etc. but it's always a good idea to back up. For now, don't worry about formatting anything. When you get to ICS, you'll need to format as it says in the instructions. Otherwise, if it works, don't fix it!
When you flash ICS and JB, all you need to do is to put the zip files on to your internal SD card (not the one you can take out). You can then flash from CWM (which will already be on your phone - don't download Rom Manager).

Once again thank you all. I'm running GB and loving it. My fiance is shocked at how much help I needed though usually I'm the person everyone comes to with their tech issues LOL. But I absolutely did not want to mess my infuse up. I thought I did but the issue was such a noob mistake that I had to smack myself in the face at my stupidity. Forgot to unzip the cwm ect folder I downloaded. XD not sure I'm ready to try ICS or JB yet though.
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The odd thing is you could have updated to GB through AT&T and used mini kies. But at least you are now rooted and able to go to ICS and JB.
Read the instructions on the next step before moving on.
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Kinda wish I would have done it that way... I wanted to get some practice flashing roms tho. And now my phone is bootlooping, computer says the device is incompatible I can only get into the samsung recovery even tho the rom i flashed had cwm packaged in. I tried to change my boot animation following the steps provided in my boot animation thread then again with the steps in tsqers rom thread I apologise if thats mispelled. I tried updating from sd but get a sign error Can get into download mode but same issue with it being incompatible usb device. I tried holding down the power button for 1 minute and then rebooting no luck there. I tried wiping data/fact. reset,... nothing. I tried wipe cache partition,...still looping.
The loop samsung screen two seconds, black screen 1 1/2 seconds,... over and over and over...
My battery is full. Any advice???

treyserits said:
Kinda wish I would have done it that way... I wanted to get some practice flashing roms tho. And now my phone is bootlooping, computer says the device is incompatible I can only get into the samsung recovery even tho the rom i flashed had cwm packaged in. I tried to change my boot animation following the steps provided in my boot animation thread then again with the steps in tsqers rom thread I apologise if thats mispelled. I tried updating from sd but get a sign error Can get into download mode but same issue with it being incompatible usb device. I tried holding down the power button for 1 minute and then rebooting no luck there. I tried wiping data/fact. reset,... nothing. I tried wipe cache partition,...still looping.
The loop samsung screen two seconds, black screen 1 1/2 seconds,... over and over and over...
My battery is full. Any advice???
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Which ROM did you flash and which CWM recovery can you see (which version)?

I used the http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...43&postcount=2 thread to get the rooted rom UCLB3 -DEBLOATED-ODEX - ROOTED - BUSYBOX- STOCK KERNEL.

Saved I think.
So I finally Got it to connect to my comp and re-flashed the rom can i get a link to an ICS heimdall one click package to flash before restoring anything and this happening again?

You should be able to find it on the ISET page.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32876425
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Rooting WITHOUT using Odin?

Hi all, my son has been given a G-Tab 2.7 P 3110 (UK) (OTA'd to JB) which he wants me to root. (He's seen my rooted galaxy W phone and thinks it's "cool" )
I've searched this forum and found several references to rooting, but the instructions all involve Odin. I had a bad time with Odin when I rooted my phone, and I REALLY don't want to go there again.....
In the end, I asked for help here on XDA and was pointed in the direction of a rooting method that involved nothing more difficult than flashing a downloaded zip from the STOCK recovery......
Does such a method exist for the P 3110? If it does, can somebody please link me to the thread.....many thanks
sent from my CM10 turbocharged Wonder despite what Samsung says....it's all good..

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722745

janjannsen99 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722745
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Thanks for your reply janjannsen99, but the first line of instruction says "Odin"... and as I mentioned in my op, I REALLY want to stay away from Odin if I can....
sent from my CM10 turbocharged Wonder despite what Samsung says....it's all good..

Yea but you only use odin to flash RECOVERY. Root access is gained by flashing a .zip IN recovery. Its a .zip file. No odin needed to get root access. Now if you dont have a custom recovery then you just might have to use odin to get a custom recovery image on the phone.
There just isnt really a way around it. You might be able to use an app on the play store called mobile odin to flash the recovery to your device. It works quite well. Try that out if you dont want to flash with odin on a computer.
Hope that helps!

Ahh OK fella...thanks for clearing that up.....doesn't sound too complex....I'll give it a go.....
sent from my CM10 turbocharged Wonder despite what Samsung says....it's all good..

keithross39 said:
Ahh OK fella...thanks for clearing that up.....doesn't sound too complex....I'll give it a go.....
sent from my CM10 turbocharged Wonder despite what Samsung says....it's all good..
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Better go for cf auto root method.
As with the method in above tutorial some peoples are getting no root access problems.

Droidlover123 said:
Better go for cf auto root method.
As with the method in above tutorial some peoples are getting no root access problems.
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OK thanks......when I rooted my phone, I managed it (Odin aside) successfully first time, so I didn't have to worry about the following.........
If I try the CF method and it doesn't work, will it be safe to try another method, or will the CF method have made some changes that might interfere with a different method?......
sent from my CM10 turbocharged Wonder despite what Samsung says....it's all good..

I had read on the infuse 4G board that someone had downloaded and rooted their phone with free software from www,unlockroot.com . I downloaded the software, and can confirm that I rooted my daugthers Infuse 4G with the downloaded PC software.
Have not tried it on the tab 2 as of yet - because the CF Root process is so simple, yes - with Odin - but oh, so simple
just offering a different option to look into - if you do not want to use Odin
Good luck
Regards,