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The best and easiest way to flash a rom without having any bugs or flaws,etc.
follow this to a 'tee' and you will have no problems, guarantee you.
Instructions:
1. Download .rar from link and extract it
http://www.multiupload.com/FO6TA6OBAH
2. open odin
3. put pda into the pda, phone into phone (their all in the respective folders)
4. let it finish wiping your phone and everything
5. once your phone boots, back up everything on your internal sd
6. go into settings and do a factory reset then let the phone reboot
7. put the rom you want to flash onto your sd card
8. turn off the phone and go into download mode (both volume buttons then plug in your usb cord.) flash gtg's community kernel. (in the root folder, put that .tar into the pda section) let it finish converting the partions.
9. once it finishes and boots up do this:
turn off phone, then:
using three button method. (volume up, volume down, power button. once you see samsung label release power button and keep holding volume buttons til you see your touch buttons light up, thats the way i figured out when to release them)
10. once the red screen appears, do: wipe data/factory reset, wipe dalvik cache
11. install zip from sd card, choose the rom that you placed onto your sd card
good job. works for me!
Which version of flashing stock does this use? Gtg unbrick?
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Haha, the best way is NEVER using ODIN. Heimdall is much much better.
And why would you return to stock before every flash?
AJerman said:
Haha, the best way is NEVER using ODIN. Heimdall is much much better.
And why would you return to stock before every flash?
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A clean slate. I use to do this all the time with my Captivate. Never had any problems installing any rom. Still do it now with the Infuse, and no problems installing any rom or Hellraiser Hybrid rom.
bigfau said:
A clean slate. I use to do this all the time with my Captivate. Never had any problems installing any rom. Still do it now with the Infuse, and no problems installing any rom or Hellraiser Hybrid rom.
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Never did it with the Captivate, never do it with the Infuse, never had any problems. You have a clean slate every time you flash a ROM as long as you wipe all the data and cache partitions. The system partitions are already overwritten with the flash itself. Basically going back to stock is just doing the same thing twice. Unless you are having some big problems and want to drop back to all stock files to see if you can fix a problem, it's generally unnecessary and just a waste of time. I mean, it doesn't hurt if you want to, it's just redundant.
All you gotta do is flash your ROM from Heimdall or CWM, wipe your data and cache partitions, boot up and you're done. As clean and fresh of a slate as it gets.
AJerman said:
Never did it with the Captivate, never do it with the Infuse, never had any problems. You have a clean slate every time you flash a ROM as long as you wipe all the data and cache partitions. The system partitions are already overwritten with the flash itself. Basically going back to stock is just doing the same thing twice. Unless you are having some big problems and want to drop back to all stock files to see if you can fix a problem, it's generally unnecessary and just a waste of time. I mean, it doesn't hurt if you want to, it's just redundant.
All you gotta do is flash your ROM from Heimdall or CWM, wipe your data and cache partitions, boot up and you're done. As clean and fresh of a slate as it gets.
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yeah i've always had a question about this... would you mind answering?
some instructions say to wipe data factory reset wipe cache before installing custom ROM,
some say after install wipe data factory and all that...
any difference? same? thanks!
jhong91 said:
yeah i've always had a question about this... would you mind answering?
some instructions say to wipe data factory reset wipe cache before installing custom ROM,
some say after install wipe data factory and all that...
any difference? same? thanks!
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I was once watching a youtube video on how to flash and he said something very simple, "wipe, fix, delete, get rid of, whatever. Old school rom flashing: make sure that you knock out everything so that you start on a fresh slate." Jordan is definitely right and knows much more than I. But I agree with AJerman that says its redundant. Just my two cents.
Jordan would you recommend using this method if you just got and rooted an infuse?
(have a warranty replacement on the way )
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Using this method coming from Darky in an attempt to flash the FusionXII ROM, i recieved the message "installation aborted" after clockwork mod started and then ended the flash of the file. any advice? i cleared both data and dalvik in that order.
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Odin back to Froyo, then Odin one of the gingerbread leaks, Odin entropys kernel, turn phone off and get into cwm and flash Fusion. Make sure to wipe data as well.
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Bump - This should be a sticky
is there another link for it
GoSooners345 said:
is there another link for it
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Yes please ...
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Well said Jordan...glad I'm not the only one with that opinion....
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Nice guide, it should definitely alleviate lots of the questions around. I'd reccomend maybe flashing a rom with the gb loaders somewhere near the end so that theres no more rainbow issues.
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can anyone please upload the package form op
should probably mention that this guide isn't for rogers users
threi_ said:
should probably mention that this guide isn't for rogers users
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oh. Is there a guide for rogers I am looking for one
dlzp said:
oh. Is there a guide for rogers I am looking for one
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Yeah people that can't read to save their lives.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326143
[Guide] [UXKG3] Complete Stock (FOR ROGERS USERS ONLY)
Do thank me.. That was hard work.
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GUYS HELP PLEASE I nullifed my device, left it on all night (unplugged) because I fell asleep. Now, I can't boot to CWM.. I've tried to install stock recovery, but once I turn it on it just stays on the plain, white LG logo. If I hold down volume down + power buttons the same thing happens. Can you guys help me please. I hope I didn't permanently brick my G2X.
U cant permanently brick it. Search the forums there's been a thread like this in the past week
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Use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1590523
Next time read the little part which is in big bold letters about not turning off your phone with out flashing a ROM or restoring a nandroid immediately afterward.
MrFdhigsKp said:
GUYS HELP PLEASE I nullifed my device, left it on all night (unplugged) because I fell asleep. Now, I can't boot to CWM.. I've tried to install stock recovery, but once I turn it on it just stays on the plain, white LG logo. If I hold down volume down + power buttons the same thing happens. Can you guys help me please. I hope I didn't permanently brick my G2X.
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Try this method, this will bring your phone back to life. Make sure you root your phone again and install CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1248644
Good luck
thanks guys. I think I lost root access
MrFdhigsKp said:
thanks guys. I think I lost root access
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Just root your phone again and install CWM and you are good to go
ratza66 said:
Just root your phone again and install CWM and you are good to go
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No need to root, just nvflash cwm and flash a ROM.
buru898 said:
No need to root, just nvflash cwm and flash a ROM.
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really? but I when I installed TB it says I have no more root access =( and also my internal storage got wiped. LIFE'S HARD. I blame LG. lol
MrFdhigsKp said:
really? but I when I installed TB it says I have no more root access =( and also my internal storage got wiped. LIFE'S HARD. I blame LG. lol
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Flash a ROM which is rooted
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Hey guys, I rooted my friends G2x and everything went fine until I flashed the ROM. Like an idiot, I did not make a nandroid backup...I downloaded BionixReloaded and up it on the sd card. Rebooted to recovery and went through the usual steps. I did a factory reset and formatted the system. However, when I went to flash the ROM, I got the "E: Can't open /sdcard/zROM/*name of ROM*.zip (bad). Now the phone won't reboot which I'm assuming is from formatting the system. I can still get into recovery and download mode....will this method fix the problem? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1248644#
Like I said, I'm not very familiar with the G2x, so any help be be appreciated!
I cannot remember for the life of me remember what that error means, but you can just re-download the rom you want and place it in the sdcard by mounting USB storage through mounts and system, and then flash.
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drscott333 said:
Hey guys, I rooted my friends G2x and everything went fine until I flashed the ROM. Like an idiot, I did not make a nandroid backup...I downloaded BionixReloaded and up it on the sd card. Rebooted to recovery and went through the usual steps. I did a factory reset and formatted the system. However, when I went to flash the ROM, I got the "E: Can't open /sdcard/zROM/*name of ROM*.zip (bad). Now the phone won't reboot which I'm assuming is from formatting the system. I can still get into recovery and download mode....will this method fix the problem? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1248644#
Like I said, I'm not very familiar with the G2x, so any help be be appreciated!
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Make sure the Rom.zip isn't named Rom.zip.zip. if so rename correctly, also can check md5 of the zip to ensure its a good download prior to flashing.
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Thanks everyone for the quick responses. I'm guessing it boiled down to a bad download, but for some reason I could not connect via USB from recovery on my laptop, so I brought it to my friends house and was able to get it to connect so I redownloaded the ROM along with another incase I got the same error, but it worked flawlessly. Thanks again to all that offered help instead of sending me a useless link via LMGTFY!
I installed a wrong program through CWM and after that there is a yellow watermark on the phone. (attached show the screen).
Pleaaaase help me to fix the phone. I tried many roms but no results.
My tablet is GT-N8000.
Can you provide more information. Like what you flashed how you done it.and what you can and can't do with the tab as it is.Like do you have cwm can you get Odin Joe's to work.
Kies has a emergency recocery try that first if no go try flashing a stock rom with Odin.just guessing with the partial info you provided
Be careful and good luck
erica_renee said:
Can you provide more information. Like what you flashed how you done it.and what you can and can't do with the tab as it is.Like do you have cwm can you get Odin Joe's to work.
Kies has a emergency recocery try that first if no go try flashing a stock rom with Odin.just guessing with the partial info you provided
Be careful and good luck
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I accidentally installed busybox by CWM but it was designed for galaxy tab 10.1 instead of galaxy note 10.1. Now, the device has some problems like it does not detect the sim cart and so on. I can install new frameworks and I have CWM but nothing happens when I install new framework or wipe the device. Also, I tried a stock rom but .... .
I really need help.
sorry for bad english.
Never would have guessed busybox that is usually pretty generic and doesn't have much to do with nonroot apps would cause issues like what you seem to be experiencing.. crazy stuff but good luck!
If nothing else Odin back to newest stock using the stock Odin package that is usually found among your device "stickied" threads. I don't have a gnote but I have had many galaxy devices and Odin is the cure for all ills
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How can I reset the device to first time run state. Like it asked me about personal info and gmail account at start up?
each time I install new framework it begins to the OS without asking about these info.
Could always try to install busybox from the market.. Exactly what zip did you use and where did it come from please I would like to look inside it
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wizayne said:
Could always try to install busybox from the market.. Exactly what zip did you use and where did it come from please I would like to look inside it
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Here is the zip file, I tried to install ubuntu and I followed an instruction in youtube but it was for galaxy tab 10.1 instead of galaxy note. I acted like a stupid. I'm totally messed up.
here is the link and file:
mirror20.downloadandroidrom.com/download/GalaxyTab10.1/tools/su_busybox_misc-sam_tab_10.1-061611.zip?token=162686692
stulker said:
Here is the zip file, I tried to install ubuntu and I followed an instruction in youtube but it was for galaxy tab 10.1 instead of galaxy note. I acted like a stupid. I'm totally messed up.
here is the link and file:
mirror20.downloadandroidrom.com/download/GalaxyTab10.1/tools/su_busybox_misc-sam_tab_10.1-061611.zip?token=162686692
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FLASH STOCK IN ODIN.
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Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
FLASH STOCK IN ODIN.
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NOT WORKED!!
GOD DAMMIT. I wonder why the device run into the OS and not asked me about my personal info like the first time that I started the phone. can you tell me how to delete all data in the device even the download counter?
stulker said:
NOT WORKED!!
GOD DAMMIT. I wonder why the device run into the OS and not asked me about my personal info like the first time that I started the phone. can you tell me how to delete all data in the device even the download counter?
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Flash stock in ODIN. Wipe data/factory reset in stock recovery. Reboot. Enjoy.
Check Triangle Away thread for flash counter. You didn't do your homework. You should learn how to recover your device BEFORE you frak it up. Good luck.
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There is point when I start in system recovery it shows:
E: failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)
is it ok?
also the yellow hint in the screen that I showed in the first comment indicates a software error.
Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
Flash stock in ODIN. Wipe data/factory reset in stock recovery. Reboot. Enjoy.
Check Triangle Away thread for flash counter. You didn't do your homework. You should learn how to recover your device BEFORE you frak it up. Good luck.
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I think language barrier is keeping open from understanding
OK go here follow instructions for flashing Tom with Odin.download stock rom. You do not have to flash cwm flash stock rom instead boot your tablet
Never flash your device or install software until you know how to revert back
I do not recommend new to android people to tinker with this device. Stay stock for now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152
Off topic hi Mister prp area here. I love Louisville
erica_renee said:
I think language barrier is keeping open from understanding
OK go here follow instructions for flashing Tom with Odin.download stock rom. You do not have to flash cwm flash stock rom instead boot your tablet
Never flash your device or install software until you know how to revert back
I do not recommend new to android people to tinker with this device. Stay stock for now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152
Off topic hi Mister prp area here. I love Louisville
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Thank you for your help. But I think I have a different problem. I flashed stock rom (several big roms about 1GB) but nothing happened. When I try to wipe data/factory reset it shows E; failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument). I think I need to mount /efs and format it.
I think I missed some files in the efs folder. the phone status shows that some basic info are missed from the phone. check the attached.
Hey guys,
Just experienced what I think is a soft brick. I know that this has been talked about a dozen times, and I have searched. I just want a more experienced yes or no to be sure.
Basically, last night I tried flashing PAndroid on my skyrocket and I went through the format system, format data, factory reset, and wipe cache. Then when I went into flash a zip it said something to the effect of "E: Can't access SD Card". So then I tried to use my band road but that also gave me the error. I then tried to mount the SD card, but it gave me another error. So, guessing that it would just factory reset me, I rebooted.
Now, my phone will vibrate and flash the Samsung logo before going to a black screen (but the screen is on). It also had the symptom of sticky power button for a while with the few second interval buzzing, but I jammed the power button and it seemed to stop doing that and is now doing the aforementioned thing instead.
Should I go use Vincom's soft Brick guide? Also, does anyone have a link to a 7zip extractor that isn't riddled with viruses? (had a hell of a time getting rid of them the first time I rooted haha)
Again, I know this is probably a fairly obvious answer, but yall have just been so helpful in the past that it makes me want to come here before just winging it. And I'm really nervous with this being my first time haha.
Thanks a lot guys, yall are the best!
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Use vincoms guide and Odin back to stock. I just googled for 7-zip and didn't get any viruses. Don't have the original file or I'd put it up on dev host for you
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You wiped system. That's why nothing is happening. You should still be able to enter recovery. Now why your recovery was giving you that error is a different story. Go to recovery and copy the version down here.
hechoen said:
You wiped system. That's why nothing is happening. You should still be able to enter recovery. Now why your recovery was giving you that error is a different story. Go to recovery and copy the version down here.
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Okay, I managed to get into recovery, but I'm still getting the error about the SD card not being mounted. I was looking on Google and I found two different solutions. One was to re flash CWM with Odin, but would that mess up my phone because it already has CWM on it? The other was to reformat my SD card on the computer, but I have no honest idea how to do that haha.
EDIT: v6.0.1.4
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SlushySolid said:
Okay, I managed to get into recovery, but I'm still getting the error about the SD card not being mounted. I was looking on Google and I found two different solutions. One was to re flash CWM with Odin, but would that mess up my phone because it already has CWM on it? The other was to reformat my SD card on the computer, but I have no honest idea how to do that haha.
EDIT: v6.0.1.4
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Re-Flashing cwm won't mess anything up. Formatting the sd card will remove everything on it including the rom you're trying to flash.
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Fixed it! Luckily I saved a backup I made yesterday, so I'm back up and running. Thanks for all the help everybody!
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Nice :thumbup:
ok i jsut rooted it,
using this walkthrough
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340526
have cwm on it
it has super user also, so we are good there
when i try and load most roms i get an error on the "instal zip from sd card"
its a status 7 error
the only one that hasnt had that error is the
Slim-i727-3.1.0-OFICCIAL.zip
but this one gets stuck at the boot screen
i have cleared chach, bat stats, chache partition, factory reset, dalvik chace...
nothing seems to be working, anyone with some ideas?
FYI..i rooted my straightalk samsung galaxyu precedent..so not my first root XD
Try formatting internal memory? [Sd card] have a backup on your pc of whatever you want to keep as this will erase all data like pics and music.
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reformat, in CWM or through them comp?
i formated everyhtoing romatable in cwm..still gives me an error 7
First off that's a really old version of CWM. Either install sk8's CWM or the most recent twrp. I bet that's ur problem. If u still get errors google status 7 error, I can't remember exactly what it is but I think it involves a compatibility check issue or something.
ya status 7 is the compatability check..ok so the newest cwm should fix it...ok hopefully that helps
ok now they are jsut bootloading..they wont go past..but they do instal..any ideas?
Sparkplug90 said:
ok now they are jsut bootloading..they wont go past..but they do instal..any ideas?
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Read the stickies bro, you're clueless
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not clueless..jsut impatient...it got stuck on the toop then finaly went through..jsut a long instal i guess X D