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[Q] Root or restore after Flash?

I did the wrong thing and assumed my phone was still rooted after using t-mobile's upgrade from froyo to gingerbread.
I flashed my phone and now I am stuck on the manual mode screen. I assume (oh boy) I cannot place a custom rom since my phone wasn't rooted and therefore doesn't have permission to write to the phone. (I can't flash bootloaders)
At this point my data on phone is trashed I am sure, but I do have the contents of my sd card intact. I didn't backup before I started - hijole! I know.
I am not sure if I can use Super one click to root and continue to install a custom rom, or I should go back to base line and restore to original. Problem is I don't know how to goto the original at this point, and I don't know if super one click will work with my phone at its current state.... Argh! Will post pic of screen when I go to lunch today... Thought i had it with me on my iPhone. I assume to much!

Can you be more specific on the manual mode screen and what it looks like? Just to clarify, when you flashed from Froyo to GB (using Kies Mini, I assume) you did lose root. However, that does not prevent you from flashing a custom ROM. You can use ODIN or Heimdall to flash a ROM, then use one of those again to flash a kernel with root, with CWM, with voodoo lagfix, all of the above, or use SuperOneClick (the latest) to root it.
I'm guessing you might be able to get into download mode which means you could ODIN RaverX3X's 2.3.6 Stock (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353176) which is the Kies Mini official update just repackaged for ODIN. That will get you onto stock 2.3.6. From there you have options

I am supplying a pic of the "Manual Mode" I was referring to, and yes I did originally use Kies to upgrade from Froyo to GB. Again thanks for the info:
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So it won't show since I am new to this forum
NEVERMIND, found the upload feature in this forum

djlalorocks said:
So it won't show since I am new to this forum
NEVERMIND, found the upload feature in this forum
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Sweet, so you have it working?

I think he says is stuck on that screen.
Do a battery pull on your device to turn it off, then put it back in. To put it into download mode for odin, hold volume up+down while plugging your phone into your pc. Then use odin to flash.
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The problem he initially had is the rainbow screen and, although he can get into download mode, he's been unable to get his computer to see the phone. Thus he couldn't use ODIN to re-flash a good ROM.
djlalorocks, can you verify the state of the phone now? The screenshot you gave, by the way, is the CWM recovery screen. If we can get a good CWM-based ROM onto your SD card then you could flash from there.
Do you have an SD card reader for your computer you can use? I know the phone's not working in mass storage so that option is out.
Edit: My apologies; I went back and re-read what you wrote. When I saw that you found the upload feature I thought you meant you got a ROM to upload to the phone. I didn't realize you meant the picture of the screen. I'm slow sometimes

Haven't had a chance to work on it... I am on a mac, and yes I can place files onto a sd. My windows computer is having usb driver issues.

djlalorocks said:
Haven't had a chance to work on it... I am on a mac, and yes I can place files onto a sd. My windows computer is having usb driver issues.
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Heimdall (open source alternative to ODIN) works on the MAC, I believe. Regardless, if you can download Raver's Kj6-Rom-CWM-Offical-GB-2.3.6, put it on the SD card, go into the recovery screen (the one where you made the screen shot), use the volume down key to scroll to "install zip from sdcard", press the power button to select it, then select "choose zip from sdcard", scroll to where you put the file mentioned above, select it with the power button, then scroll to "Yes - Install sgs4g-OfficialGB2.3.6.zip" and select it.

I am an IDIOT...Tab 7.0 Plus

I'm the somewhat proud owner of a GT-P6200L in the U.S. who is eagerly awaiting the ICS upgrade.
Obvously, to go through Samsung Kies and to not root or download a Rom requires me to wait until Samsung decides to grace me.
I'm not crazy about doing anything "non-factory" to this device as it is excellent just as it is, but if I were to decide to upgrade to ICS, where can I find COMPLETE STEP by STEP instructions on EXACTLY how to perform the update? Does it even exist?
Your help is much appreciated!

settings>about device>software update.
of by Using Samsung Kies>connect device>check for firmware update;etc.
If you're looking for a guide to install our only official ICS to your GT-P6200L, there isnt really a guide.
I will explain briefly: 1. Wipe 2. Odin 3. Done.
read and search for more details.

Not to be a douche, but look at the stickies or search before asking.
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http://www.hotfile.com/dl/162811167/9e67b52/P6200XXLQ1_P6200OXALQ1_ATO.zip.html
Sorry, new tab user here, i'm currently downloading this file. Just to be sure, can someone confirm that this is the right file?
And, i cant seem to find on how to use odin, and which version to use so i can update without losing my current data.
Someone who manage to get their tabs running ICS via odin, please do help me. i cant wait for theOTA updates. U guys make me jelly.
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viper001 said:
You can use Odin 1.85 tick box auto-reboot and F.Reset Time. click PDA and select the extracted TAB 7+ ICS Firmware. Boot your TAB to download mode. (From OFF, press and hold power and down volume key, once you see the galaxy tab screen turn on, let go of the power button while still pressing the down key until the menu appears telling you to press the volume up key to continue.) Plug in your TAB to the PC (using the stock cable) wait for the yellow ID:COM port number to appear on the ODIN screen then click the start button.
OR, you can also use mobile odin. :good: (The Joy of Flashing.... without the cable juggle )
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Here, hope this help, just follow his instruction and you are good to go. I've done it, no flaws, ics is running smooth~
Search for odin via google, it is a small file less than 1mb.
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Flashing Firmware with Odin
PDA refers to the build version of the software/firmware
Phone refers to the baseband/modem version
CSC is the consumer software customisation and is specific to geographical region and carriers. It contains the software packages specific to that region, carrier branding and also APN settings for data connection, MMS etc for your service provider.
CSC has nothing to do with what languages the firmware supports and it will not add keyboard language support either.
.PIT refers to the partition information table you only need it if you screw up your partition table or if the firmware specifically requires it because of a change in the partition table layout. It's very likely you may never have to use this.
If the package only contains one .tar archive then it will have everything, pda+phone+csc, in the one file.
If it has multiple .tar archive then:
The .tar with modem in the name is the phone/baseband bit of the package
.tar with csc/multi-csc in the name is the csc bit of the package
.tar with code/PDA in the name is the PDA part of the firmware package
Please ensure that KIES is closed and not running in the system tray! Kies doesn't like Odin, it's like the big brother who's always jealous that his little brother is getting to flash all the phones so he starts to flash block.
You do not need to root or unroot the device to update the firmware.
Get Odin v3.04 from here:https://androidfirmwares.net/Tools/Download/8
(Just extract the Odin folder)
You will also need to install the Samsung USB drivers for the device if you haven't installed KIES. Get them from here: Download
Just install like any Windows program...
1. Just download the firmware version you want from the second or third posts and extract the .tar or .tar.md5 file in the archive and save it somewhere
2. Reboot your phone to download mode.
To get download mode shut down the device. After it shuts off completely simultaneously press the Down volume key + press the power button.
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You should see a warning asking you to press volume up if you want to continue or volume down to cancel, press volume up. You are now in download mode!
3. Start Odin
4. If your ROM is a single .tar.md5 package click on the PDA button and browse to the .tar or .tar.md5 file that you extracted in step 1 and select it. This should like like the image below.
If the package has more than one .tar archive then they will be labelled with PDA/Code, Phone/Modem and CSC. Just put them in the corresponding section of Odin like below.
5. DO NOT PUT .PIT FILE AND DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TICK REPARTITION.
Regardless of firmware version it's still the same methodology
6. Connect the USB cable and wait for any required drivers to install and the ID:COM section to turn blue like below
7. Click start to flash. If Odin hangs at setting up connection just unplug the USB cable and re-attach it, Odin should now resume
8. Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the device once the flash has started, it will reboot when it finishes.
If the firmware is from this thread it will not wipe your phone if you flash as recommended UNLESS I state that the firmware is a "WIPE" version.

A HEARTY THANK YOU is in order.
I never flashed or rooted anything for fear of bricking my unit. But your post gave me the confidence to try.
And it was simple and wildly successful.
Interestingly, I have a 6200L because it has a different antenna than a regular 6200 right? After flashing, I now have a 6200 but still get the same reception and speeds on the ATT network.
When Samsung finally gets around to "officially" updating my Tab, I will be able to do it via Kies, correct?

Yes, is correct...

devid801 said:
Yes, is correct...
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I've connected my newly upgraded to ICS unit to Kies and it says that "Your Device does not support upgrading via Kies".
Kies obviously doesn't like the upgrade!

is it rooted? this is usually why.
maybe Kies just needs an update for your model no.

Nope not rooted. It was a stock 6200L

[Q] HELP! Need guide to flash back to stock rom honeycomb using odin

anyone can help me with this? i'm stuck in the bootloop. please.

Flashing Firmware with Odin
Get Odin v3.04 from here:https://androidfirmwares.net/Tools/Download/8
(Just extract the Odin folder)
You will also need to install the Samsung USB drivers for the device if you haven't installed KIES. Get them from here:https://androidfirmwares.net/Tools/Download/9
(Just install like any Windows program)
1. Just download the firmware version you want from the second or third posts and extract the .tar or .tar.md5 file in the archive and save it somewhere,for samsung read here ;http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
2. Reboot your phone to download mode.
To get download mode shut down the device. After it shuts off completely simultaneously press the Down volume key + press the power button .
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You should see a warning asking you to press volume up if you want to continue or volume down to cancel, press volume up. You are now in download mode!
3. Start Odin
4. If your ROM is a single .tar.md5 package click on the PDA button and browse to the .tar or .tar.md5 file that you extracted in step 1 and select it. This should like like the image below
5. DO NOT PUT .PIT FILE AND DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TICK REPARTITION.
Regardless of firmware version it's still the same methodology
6. Connect the USB cable and wait for any required drivers to install and the ID:COM section to turn blue like below
7. Click start to flash. If Odin hangs at setting up connection just unplug the USB cable and re-attach it, Odin should now resume
8. Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the device once the flash has started, it will reboot when it finishes.
If the firmware is from this thread it will not wipe your phone if you flash as recommended UNLESS I state that the firmware is a "WIPE" version.
PDA refers to the build version of the software/firmware
Phone refers to the baseband/modem version
CSC is the consumer software customisation and is specific to geographical region and carriers. It contains the software packages specific to that region, carrier branding and also APN settings for data connection, MMS etc for your service provider.
CSC has nothing to do with what languages the firmware supports and it will not add keyboard language support either.
.PIT refers to the partition information table you only need it if you screw up your partition table or if the firmware specifically requires it because of a change in the partition table layout. It's very likely you may never have to use this.
If the package only contains one .tar archive then it will have everything, pda+phone+csc, in the one file.
If it has multiple .tar archive then:
The .tar with modem in the name is the phone/baseband bit of the package
.tar with csc/multi-csc in the name is the csc bit of the package
.tar with code/PDA in the name is the PDA part of the firmware package
If this is the case you will need to put these .tar archives in the specific areas of Odin to flash the update. Refer to the images below.
You do not need to root or unroot the device to update the firmware.
Please ensure that KIES is closed and not running in the system tray! Kies doesn't like Odin, it's like the big brother who's always jealous that his little brother is getting to flash all the phones so he starts to flash block.
Regarding change logs. Samsung thinks firmware should be like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get and that all a big part of the surprise user experience program so they don't publish any change logs.

can i flash this honeycomb from ics? like downgrade. last time i do it, it bootloop.

I downgraded to 4.0.4 from ICS Honeycomb 3.2, but I had no problem bootloop...

madkhaz said:
can i flash this honeycomb from ics? like downgrade. last time i do it, it bootloop.
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yes you can... make sure to wipe cache/factory reset if you have a bootloop.

oh, really? thanks guys

[Q] Can't root my device N8013

I did exactly everything with the steps, then when i tried to enter CWM for the first time. it didn't load, and rather entered Android System Recovery <3e>.
So i read that when on ODIN Mode, i uncheck the AutoReboot and install it again, but when i did that it gaves me FAIL. Here's a screen shot.
Please Help and now like this, is the device rooted or not. " Tried all different ports"
HELP
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AbdallahSaied said:
I did exactly everything with the steps, then when i tried to enter CWM for the first time. it didn't load, and rather entered Android System Recovery .
So i read that when on ODIN Mode, i uncheck the AutoReboot and install it again, but when i did that it gaves me FAIL. Here's a screen shot.
Please Help and now like this, is the device rooted or not. " Tried all different ports"
HELP
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Reinstall Samsung Mobile Device USB drivers.
Here: http://www.mediafire.com/?qp9gw2i9lwbr3qb
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Okay, I'm Downloading it now. but just want to make sure of the steps:
1.Power button + volume down till entering ODIN Mode
2.open ODIN v1.85 from my PC
3.uncheck AutoReboot
4.Click on PDA and choose HighOnAndroid file
5.Press Start
is that correct so far ? Thanks alot i hope it works this time
Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
Reinstall Samsung Mobile Device USB drivers.
Here: http://www.mediafire.com/?qp9gw2i9lwbr3qb
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium HD app
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AbdallahSaied said:
Okay, I'm Downloading it now. but just want to make sure of the steps:
1.Power button + volume down till entering ODIN Mode
2.open ODIN v1.85 from my PC
3.uncheck AutoReboot
4.Click on PDA and choose HighOnAndroid file
5.Press Start
is that correct so far ? Thanks alot i hope it works this time
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That looks about right. Just install the Samsung mobile USB drivers and follow the root guide as normal. Do whatever it says to do.
Sent from my GT-N8010 (Which is actually a GT-N8013 flashed with an official Samsung GT-N8010 ROM using Odin) using XDA Premium HD app

AbdallahSaied said:
Okay, I'm Downloading it now. but just want to make sure of the steps:
1.Power button + volume down till entering ODIN Mode
2.open ODIN v1.85 from my PC
3.uncheck AutoReboot
4.Click on PDA and choose HighOnAndroid file
5.Press Start
is that correct so far ? Thanks alot i hope it works this time
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After the install don't let it boot to the home screen. Instead immediately boot right back into CWM and then you'll be fine.
"Q: I don’t see ClockworkMod Recovery when I enter recovery, I see stock Android recovery.
A: With newer software updates, you may be encountering this error because it will overwrite ClockworkMod Recovery upon reboot. To get around this, simply boot into ClockworkMod Recovery right after flashing in ODIN."

Actually, I found ODIN 3.0.4 was better to flash the GNote 10.1 with... In fact I had problems getting 1.85 to recognise the note was attached to the PC. Since I had 3.04 too i tried that and had no problems... I would suggest using the later version of ODIN, ODIN 3.0.4....

How to undo repartition?

I had to repartition the device to create vendor partition for the custom ROM i want to install. Bu t i want to undo it to install stock ROM. How to undo it?

Use Odin to relflash your device; you'll need to use the PIT file which you can extract from the CSC binary. Be aware that using the wrong PIT file can brick your device.

V0latyle said:
Use Odin to relflash your device; you'll need to use the PIT file which you can extract from the CSC binary. Be aware that using the wrong PIT file can brick your device.
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I opened it and found a file called "J7XELTE_EUR_OPEN.pit". Do i have to choose it in Odin?

mutlupide said:
I opened it and found a file called "J7XELTE_EUR_OPEN.pit". Do i have to choose it in Odin?
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Yeah, there's a PIT tab where you put that file in. Then you check Re-Partition, load the rest of your files, and flash

V0latyle said:
Yeah, there's a PIT tab where you put that file in. Then you check Re-Partiton, load the rest of your files, and flash
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Also should i choose all of those 5 files in Odin? Or are PIT and AP enough?
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Also should i choose all of those 5 files in Odin? Or are PIT and AP enough?
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You use all the files in their appropriate place.
BL file in BL slot
AP file in AP slot
CP file in CP slot
CSC file in CSC slot
In Odin options tab, check Re-Partition, keep Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checked
In Odin PIT tab, select the PIT file you extracted
Click Start and wait for the flash to finish

V0latyle said:
You use all the files in their appropriate place.
BL file in BL slot
AP file in AP slot
CP file in CP slot
CSC file in CSC slot
In Odin options tab, check Re-Partition, keep Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checked
In Odin PIT tab, select the PIT file you extracted
Click Start and wait for the flash to finish
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Ok thanks.

V0latyle said:
Use Odin to relflash your device; you'll need to use the PIT file which you can extract from the CSC binary. Be aware that using the wrong PIT file can brick your device.
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As in soft or hard brick.

Assuming hard, as it would destroy the portion download mode is on. But curious to the anwser.

Arealhooman said:
As in soft or hard brick.
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Arealhooman said:
Assuming hard, as it would destroy the portion download mode is on. But curious to the anwser.
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Not sure TBH, although I think you're correct - if bootloader/download mode is toast, then the only way to recover the device would be via a low level flash tool such as QPST/Qfil if it's Qualcomm, and it's very hard (if not impossible) to find the necessary files

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Not sure TBH
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I would assume hardbrick, as download mode would be gone. Or maybe you can’t delete download mode. Now that I think about it, the nand erase does not delete download mode, so repartioning shouldn’t overwrite it. So prob soft brick.

Arealhooman said:
I would assume hardbrick, as download mode would be gone. Or maybe you can’t delete download mode. Now that I think about it, the nand erase does not delete download mode, so repartioning shouldn’t overwrite it. So prob soft brick.
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Well, download mode and bootloader are both in the BL file, so if the device were partitioned wrong and didn't properly write those partitions, it would most likely be a hard brick.