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Samsung Admire SCH-R720 - How to back up my factory stock ROM

Can someone please point me to a thread or topic dealing with how I can back up my factory stock ROM? I want to root this phone but I want to be able to flash the original ROM just in case something goes wrong. Help please!!!
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1. Download Samsung Kies
2. Find out PDA MODEM CSC and your Product Code...
3. Check for checkfusdownloader...
4. Enter your phone information you found...
5. hit download...
This is the best way...

m sorry but could use the help here
djjonastybe said:
1. Download Samsung Kies
2. Find out PDA MODEM CSC and your Product Code...
3. Check for checkfusdownloader...
4. Enter your phone information you found...
5. hit download...
This is the best way...
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I've had my admire about a week, I rooted it and was successful until i got the message that i needed to update my binary after I did this i lost the root, is this the easiest way to get back to my metro stock
im still kind of new at all this so a step by step would be great if its not too much trouble.
thanks in advance
Cave

Could you please elaborate on step 2 and 3. I can't even get the phone to recognize either in Kies. Does the phone have to be activated? I'm try to create a stock and a rooted rom of this device. Please advise. Thanks in advance!

allmanallpimp said:
Could you please elaborate on step 2 and 3. I can't even get the phone to recognize either in Kies. Does the phone have to be activated? I'm try to create a stock and a rooted rom of this device. Please advise. Thanks in advance!
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Bump for this. Kies does NOT support the SCH-R720 and it stated in their FAQ. How do we go about retrieving those values? I've also tried the phone key combinations and no luck either.
Mind you, my phone's only been rooted but never activated.

Hey everyone, those of you that haven't flashed CWM yet, check out ACSyndicate.net, I have posted my tutorial with all necessary downloads. I write for ACS under screen name artifintel

Samsung sch r720 Android 2.3.4 Bck stock Rom
I have the same issue same phone Samsung Admire (sch r720) carrier is Metro PCS. I rooted the phone and now need to back up the factory mod. Any suggestions would really help.

[Q] please help me on my GT S5670 samsung galaxy fit Ginger bread stock rom

i have a big prob.. i updated my 2.3.6 GB to CM 7.1 (2.3.7) and here's the prob i want to get it back to stock i dont want CM 7.1 anymore but the problem is i did not back up the stock so how can i get it back?? please help me.. really needed your help...

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jheckie30 said:
i have a big prob.. i updated my 2.3.6 GB to CM 7.1 (2.3.7) and here's the prob i want to get it back to stock i dont want CM 7.1 anymore but the problem is i did not back up the stock so how can i get it back?? please help me.. really needed your help...
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what can i say??mmm so :
Save all your files (music video ecc.)
Install a backup program like My Backup Pro or free,or maybe avg antivirus pro or another program that not request root permission to backup files
Backup sms contacs and all files that you want to save
move now all the files that you want to save (backup folder included ) on pc.
Prepare odin (the version that you use will depend of your device)
download the stock rom of froyo or the 2.3.5 gingerbread
flash with odin (you know how?)
format your external sd on the pc and insert to the phone,
format the sd on the cell,
move all file that you want on the sd (backup folder must be move on),
reinstall the program used for the backup and restore the files with the backup
Sorry for my english,if you have problem ask everithing

Fabiox08 said:
what can i say??mmm so :
Save all your files (music video ecc.)
Install a backup program like My Backup Pro or free,or maybe avg antivirus pro or another program that not request root permission to backup files
Backup sms contacs and all files that you want to save
move now all the files that you want to save (backup folder included ) on pc.
Prepare odin (the version that you use will depend of your device)
download the stock rom of froyo or the 2.3.5 gingerbread
flash with odin (you know how?)
format your external sd on the pc and insert to the phone,
format the sd on the cell,
move all file that you want on the sd (backup folder must be move on),
reinstall the program used for the backup and restore the files with the backup
Sorry for my english,if you have problem ask everithing
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i dont know how to flash 2.3.5 GB.. where can i find that 2.3.5 GB??
sorry coz im a noob i just tried CM 7.1.(2.3.7) and its not stable.. i just followed the instructions in youtube when i changed my GB to CM7.1...
there's nothing to back up my files in SD card coz all the files are in my pc now... do i need to format my sd card also??? thanks for replying really need someone's help right now.. kinda depressed...

is this what i should do to go back to stock??
androidadvices.com/how-to-update-samsung-galaxy-fit-s-5670-to-gingerbread-2-3-4-firmware/4/

Just flash stock firmware with Odin
Sent from my LG Thrill 4G on Cm7 Nightlies with ICS theme!

Itzamistry said:
Just flash stock firmware with Odin
Sent from my LG Thrill 4G on Cm7 Nightlies with ICS theme!
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how to flash thru odin?? coz in my galaxy fit right now it has CMW i want to delete it also... just to go back to stock.. can u teach me or have visuals to change it to stock?? sorry im really a noob at this...

jheckie30 said:
how to flash thru odin?? coz in my galaxy fit right now it has CMW i want to delete it also... just to go back to stock.. can u teach me or have visuals to change it to stock?? sorry im really a noob at this...
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Follow this steps :
1 : go into recovery and wipe data cache and dalvik,take off the battery and insert again
2 : on odin prepar all the material to flash the stock rom
3 : active the download mode on the phone
4 : flash with odin
done you lose any file of the internal memory but your phon became original without root or cwm
all okay or you need mor help?

Fabiox08 said:
Follow this steps :
1 : go into recovery and wipe data cache and dalvik,take off the battery and insert again
2 : on odin prepar all the material to flash the stock rom
3 : active the download mode on the phone
4 : flash with odin
done you lose any file of the internal memory but your phon became original without root or cwm
all okay or you need mor help?
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where can i download the 2.3.4 GB rom which is stable??? does it have a market when i flash it?? i kinda understand a lil bit.. maybe i need more help dont want to brick my phone.. hope u can still help me...

jheckie30 said:
where can i download the 2.3.4 GB rom which is stable??? does it have a market when i flash it?? i kinda understand a lil bit.. maybe i need more help dont want to brick my phone.. hope u can still help me...
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Here is original 2.3.6
Read bofore download not sure if this is what ur looking for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396620
Sent from my LG Thrill 4G on Cm7 Nightlies with ICS theme!

Itzamistry said:
Here is original 2.3.6
Read bofore download not sure if this is what ur looking for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396620
Sent from my LG Thrill 4G on Cm7 Nightlies with ICS theme!
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is the rom is only what i need??
do i need to click the one package in odin or i should download this because its has many files..
"androidadvices.com/how-to-update-samsung-galaxy-fit-s-5670-to-gingerbread-2-3-4-firmware/4/"
im a little bit confused right now... after i wipe the data and cashe and the dalvik then when i download ur link ill just tick the one package and im done??
hope im right? if not please tell me the right process or steps...

jheckie30 said:
is the rom is only what i need??
do i need to click the one package in odin or i should download this because its has many files..
"androidadvices.com/how-to-update-samsung-galaxy-fit-s-5670-to-gingerbread-2-3-4-firmware/4/"
im a little bit confused right now... after i wipe the data and cashe and the dalvik then when i download ur link ill just tick the one package and im done??
hope im right? if not please tell me the right process or steps...
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Not sure i didn't download but if it one package ur right... if not u just use Odin but put the PDA and modem and boot stuff in appropriate place for it to work...not sir. If that right rom though...make sure it is so you don't accedently brick your phone
Sent from my LG Thrill 4G on Cm7 Nightlies with ICS theme!

this is the real stock of my Gfit
its 2.3.4 im from the phil... so do u think this link will work???
OPS – BENI_v1.0.ops,
BOOT – APBOOT_S5670XXKPG_CL233102_REV01_user_low_true.tar.md5,
Phone – MODEM_S5670XXKPG_CL233102_REV01.tar.md5,
PDA – CODE_S5670XXKPG_CL233102_REV01_user_low_true.tar.md5,
CSC – CSC_S5670SERKPG_CL233102_REV01_user_low_true.tar.md5,
is this all i need to go back to stock??? wipe cache and data and valdik and then put it in the odin?? the its done???
"androidadvices.com/how-to-update-samsung-galaxy-fit-s-5670-to-gingerbread-2-3-4-firmware/4/"
i upgraded it to 2.3.6 then to CM7.1 but dont like the CM... if it will work ill gonna flast it now... waiting for ur reply..

jheckie30 said:
its 2.3.4 im from the phil... so do u think this link will work???
OPS – BENI_v1.0.ops,
BOOT – APBOOT_S5670XXKPG_CL233102_REV01_user_low_true.tar.md5,
Phone – MODEM_S5670XXKPG_CL233102_REV01.tar.md5,
PDA – CODE_S5670XXKPG_CL233102_REV01_user_low_true.tar.md5,
CSC – CSC_S5670SERKPG_CL233102_REV01_user_low_true.tar.md5,
is this all i need to go back to stock??? wipe cache and data and valdik and then put it in the odin?? the its done???
"androidadvices.com/how-to-update-samsung-galaxy-fit-s-5670-to-gingerbread-2-3-4-firmware/4/"
i upgraded it to 2.3.6 then to CM7.1 but dont like the CM... if it will work ill gonna flast it now... waiting for ur reply..
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I'm not sure if ur original is 2.3.4 then i can look and let u know of i find any stock firmwares
Sent from my LG Thrill 4G on Cm7 Nightlies with ICS theme!

waiting
i hope u could find some original girwares... really need it badly... hope u could post it asap... (^_^) but ill wait for it...

jheckie30 said:
i hope u could find some original girwares... really need it badly... hope u could post it asap... (^_^) but ill wait for it...
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I found a link but be aware I don't have this phone and I don't take any responsability for any damage...
Here is the link... there is froyo and gb original links
Here:http://androidwaptoday.blogspot.com/2011/10/samsung-galaxy-fit-s5670-original-stock.html?m=1
Sent from my LG Thrill 4G on Cm7 Nightlies with ICS theme!

just put it thru odin and it will be back to stock??

jheckie30 said:
just put it thru odin and it will be back to stock??
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Hopefully
Sent from my LG Thrill 4G on Cm7 Nightlies with ICS theme!

thanks. hope it works...

jheckie30 said:
thanks. hope it works...
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No problem...report back the results
Sent from my LG Thrill 4G on Cm7 Nightlies with ICS theme!

[Q] PLZZ HELP IMEI NUMBER WAS MISTAKENLY DELETED... IMEI null/null

hi..I was using busybox and came across the pro version of it and decided to install it...I then decided to uninstall the normal version and it wiped off everything.. now my imei number is saying IMEI null/null...can someone give me some advice on how to restore this number it would mean a great deal to me...thanks!

you can find it on the back of your phone, just take the cover + battery off

Juicy555 said:
you can find it on the back of your phone, just take the cover + battery off
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Lol..nice.
OP you need a backup of your efs partition and even then you're not guaranteed a working fix.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium

Flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611796
Then use root explorer to restore edit and your imei (as said its on the back of phone)

I know the imei number is in the back..but how can i restore it back into the phone's system...i cannot use the net to download anything because the wifi settings were also deleted...i dont knw much about this stuff this phone is preddy much new..paid alot for it...the local techs are absolutely stumped as to how to go about solvin dis problem..is there a way to put a generic imei number back into the phone so i cud actually use it for the main purpose it was made to do...

ooh i forgot to mention...being a noob i didnt back up the efs folder so therefore its empty...

A fake or temporary won't do. Follow icenights directions. He's got this efs thingy down:thumbup:
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

slickrick9927 said:
I know the imei number is in the back..but how can i restore it back into the phone's system...i cannot use the net to download anything because the wifi settings were also deleted...i dont knw much about this stuff this phone is preddy much new..paid alot for it...the local techs are absolutely stumped as to how to go about solvin dis problem..is there a way to put a generic imei number back into the phone so i cud actually use it for the main purpose it was made to do...
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First thing you need to do is take a while to read and learn about what you are doing before you make things worse. There is no avoiding this. You shouldn't do anything if you don't know what it is you are doing or what people are telling you to do to fix whatever happened because you didn't know what you were doing. It seems to me an answer or possible solution was just posted for you.
icenight89 said:
Flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611796
Then use root explorer to restore edit and your imei (as said its on the back of phone)
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"I don't know or understand how" isn't an excuse when the answer was handed to you. It is up to you to take the advice or not. And download the needed files onto the PC you are using to post with, then transfer them to your phone via the instructions posted in the post above. Read, learn, and follow directions and you should be OK. Good luck.

scott14719 said:
First thing you need to do is take a while to read and learn about what you are doing before you make things worse. There is no avoiding this. You shouldn't do anything if you don't know what it is you are doing or what people are telling you to do to fix whatever happened because you didn't know what you were doing. It seems to me an answer or possible solution was just posted for you.
"I don't know or understand how" isn't an excuse when the answer was handed to you. It is up to you to take the advice or not. And download the needed files onto the PC you are using to post with, then transfer them to your phone via the instructions posted in the post above. Read, learn, and follow directions and you should be OK. Good luck.
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Ahem.....a little easy on the newbie !
His heart is in his mouth.......
@Slickrick: Follow icenight's advice. He wrote the thread on efs. Follow his link, read, and if it does not work, ask him........ He does not bite !

chappatti said:
Ahem.....a little easy on the newbie !
His heart is in his mouth.......
@Slickrick: Follow icenight's advice. He wrote the thread on efs. Follow his link, read, and if it does not work, ask him........ He does not bite !
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Sure I do, sometimes . But seriously, op, if u follow my instructions you'll get imei back. I guarantee it

yes mr. icenight......most likely i would hav to use method 3 of your thread but i am trying to install ClockworkMod Touch Recovery (cwm) but my fone apparently is no longer rooted...and the instructions said that it must be rooted...i used DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox b4 to root and it is not workin now, it kept sayin that files are missing...how can i get my fone re-rooted (if dat is actually a word) or how to get into cwm recovery mode to flash Skyrocket-stock_ROM-Melvin on the fone.....(plzz b patient wit me..i am not a computer wizz...dis iz all new to me....and i really dont have no other option...thanks a million!)

slickrick9927 said:
yes mr. icenight......most likely i would hav to use method 3 of your thread but i am trying to install ClockworkMod Touch Recovery (cwm) but my fone apparently is no longer rooted...and the instructions said that it must be rooted...i used DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox b4 to root and it is not workin now, it kept sayin that files are missing...how can i get my fone re-rooted (if dat is actually a word) or how to get into cwm recovery mode to flash Skyrocket-stock_ROM-Melvin on the fone.....(plzz b patient wit me..i am not a computer wizz...dis iz all new to me....and i really dont have no other option...thanks a million!)
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Are you running gingerbread or ics? There are root methods for both in the development section. Use the odin method.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

it is using gingerbread...

on the odin3 window it did turn yellow and i did click on PDA....the instructions says to select the recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.1.3-hercules.tar file....but i dont see it...how do i select it do i go on pit and if i do, i did and i still didnt get it...the recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.1.3-hercules.tar file is unzipped and on my pc....how do i select it to continue the process?

slickrick9927 said:
on the odin3 window it did turn yellow and i did click on PDA....the instructions says to select the recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.1.3-hercules.tar file....but i dont see it...how do i select it do i go on pit and if i do, i did and i still didnt get it...the recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.1.3-hercules.tar file is unzipped and on my pc....how do i select it to continue the process?
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You have remove it from the folder. Place the tar on the desktop or something, and not inside any folders
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

i tried using the odin method to add cwm recovery...it said added and instantaneously it says removed...the samsung drivers are properly installed and still...is there any other method to add cwm recovery? also is dis possible....is there a way to add files through the fone usin it as a storage device and den installing or runnin it frm there? what is the method service providers such as at&t use the restore the original settings back into the fone's system keeping in mind that the imei# n stuff was completely wiped out ,efs folder empty..because nothin else seems to wrk..and gettin it back to said ser. provider is not an option for me even though i wish it was...

slickrick9927 said:
i tried using the odin method to add cwm recovery...it said added and instantaneously it says removed...the samsung drivers are properly installed and still...is there any other method to add cwm recovery? also is dis possible....is there a way to add files through the fone usin it as a storage device and den installing or runnin it frm there? what is the method service providers such as at&t use the restore the original settings back into the fone's system keeping in mind that the imei# n stuff was completely wiped out ,efs folder empty..because nothin else seems to wrk..and gettin it back to said ser. provider is not an option for me even though i wish it was...
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At&t and samsung use odin. You need to read some more, you're doing something wrong or got a bad download.

icenight89 said:
Flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611796
Then use root explorer to restore edit and your imei (as said its on the back of phone)
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how to edit my imei? my phone are losting imei too

icenight89 said:
Sure I do, sometimes . But seriously, op, if u follow my instructions you'll get imei back. I guarantee it
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will this fix work on the Samsung galaxy note 10.1 GT-N8000?

[Q] [HELP] cyanogen 10 reroot gone wrong on galaxy s blaze

I just installed the cyanogen 10 mod to my blaze and tried it. i went to this file manager that told me to reroot my phone so that I may be able to use it better. I went to odin to reroot it again but i accidentally used the original blaze.pit file on it and when it rebooted it showed me the original samsung starter instead of the cyanogen mod starter. That wasn't the problem, the problem was it never went in to the phones home screen or apps. Instead it continues to show the samsung logo and the flying android over and over again. I tried using the SGH-T769-hitsquad tar file to fix it (i need to mention that i bricked it once before and used this tar file to fix it) but it keeps taking me to the samsung logo. I can't even try to factory restore it because it just starts acting strange when I go to the menu. I can still go into download mode, i've gone searching for a file or anything to help me fix it but i can't find anything. Please, any suggestions?!

Here's a link to stock Tmo Blaze tar's from GB to ICS. ICS is the UVLH5 file. I suggest download that one.. then flash that file through odin.. dont include a Blaze pit file. just PDA file which is the one you'll download.
EDIT:
They're the ones ontop of the page that says Firmwares for SGH-T769 - USA (T-Mobile)
Let me know if it works for you.

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They're the ones ontop of the page that says Firmwares for SGH-T769 - USA (T-Mobile)
Let me know if it works for you. [/QUOTE]
Had to factory reset it and wipe the catches, but it worked in the end. THANK YOU !!

EDIT:
They're the ones ontop of the page that says Firmwares for SGH-T769 - USA (T-Mobile)
Let me know if it works for you.
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Also, i want to know if i can still root it again?

crzye101234 said:
Also, i want to know if i can still root it again?
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Yeah, all you need is to reflash cwm through odin or if you still have cwm just flash a superuser or supersu zip.

crzye101234 said:
Also, i want to know if i can still root it again?
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Yeah. Just Odin reflash CWM. then flash the superuse.zip

anactoraaron said:
Yeah, all you need is to reflash cwm through odin or if you still have cwm just flash a superuser or supersu zip.
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Which superuser.zip should i use?

This thread should help you.
Just use that superuser.zip file, unless you want SuperSU, which I think it's better,

unicorndust98 said:
This thread should help you.
Just use that superuser.zip file, unless you want SuperSU, which I think it's better,
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alright, i flashed the super user but now my phone keeps getting slowed down and when it locks it won't turn on the screen for a while then everything just resets. it also freezes when starting. What happened now?
or do i have to wipe the caches and data again?
nvm, i did have to factory restore it. Thank you for the help

crzye101234 said:
alright, i flashed the super user but now my phone keeps getting slowed down and when it locks it won't turn on the screen for a while then everything just resets. it also freezes when starting. What happened now?
or do i have to wipe the caches and data again?
nvm, i did have to factory restore it. Thank you for the help
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Yeah.. after EVERY PROBLEM... I'd recommend nandroiding, then wiping stuff.. if that doesn't help.. THEN start to ask. Glad I could help.
Sent from my SGH-T769 using xda app-developers app

[HOW-TO] Unbrick Galaxy Tab 3 10.1

So I recently bricked my tab3 and I could not figure out anything or find anything to do the unbrick in ODIN. I thought that I would share what I found so it can be easily located for a user in the future.
This is going to restore your tablet back to STOCK 4.2.2. This is the most recent version provided by samsung.
YOUR GOING TO NEED DRIVERS INSTALLED!!
THIS FIRMWARE IS FOR THE P5210 MODEL ONLY! IF YOU HAVE P5200 OR P5220 YOU NEED YOUR OWN FIRMWARE! I will be adding them to my MEGA account soon.
1. Download this file:
https://mega.co.nz/#!7BQkCQrT!hdJXKXTVZe_Rx63CYE3xPESxxNr9FWqgGQgmOz1DH3A
Mirror: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23311191640113436
(I have hosted it on MY MEGA account so that no one has to go through the crap I did to get the file. The mirror is courtesy of @r_hippy)
2. Download ODIN:
https://mega.co.nz/#!fJRkzTQL!uUN3LLhSCXIHtEFUlUDyPdf48rgEXj1wh5mgV5q8TkU
(Also my MEGA, for convenience, if you want to find it somewhere else then fine)
3.DO NOT CHANGE THE .MD5 TO .TAR! Flash in ODIN as a normal .md5 file.
3a. Extract and open ODIN.
b. Extract firmware.zip
c. Put tablet into download mode. [Hold power and vol down until text shows, then press vol up]
d. Place firmware into PDA section, and wait to verify. When finished click START at the bottom.
You have successfully just unbricked and unrooted your tablet. For root again follow this guide:
http://true-android.blogspot.com/2013/12/root-p5200xxuamk8-android-422-jb.html
But use this root.zip
http://roms.bindroid.com/downloads/viewcategory/7-root
Sent from my GT-P5210 using xda app-developers app

The links have been suspended on my dropbox account for excessive traffic. Apparently from what im reading that means ive exceeded 20GB of bandwidth in one day. These links have only been posted for about two days so I'm glad I could help so many people. Im going to repost these links in a public folder and put new links up in a bit. Thanks guys!
Sent from my GT-P5210 using xda app-developers app

I had a problem with not getting into download mode. tablet would not do anything. luckily i have a micro USB jig plunged it in hit power button only and right into download mode well worth the 5 bucks!!
sorry didn't mention my model #, I have a GT-P5210

shinglers said:
I had a problem with not getting into download mode. tablet would not do anything. luckily i have a micro USB jig plunged it in hit power button only and right into download mode well worth the 5 bucks!!
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You should not have problem with Download mode!! That is wierd.
In any case Thanks for report on the use of the JIG. It nice to hear that it works in our devices. I have GT-P5210. But you never mention What is yours?

dale_para_bajo said:
You should not have problem with Download mode!! That is wierd.
In any case Thanks for report on the use of the JIG. It nice to hear that it works in our devices. I have GT-P5210. But you never mention What is yours?
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sorry you got me before I edited my post.....I have a GT-P5210

I've also noticed when going back to stock or installing any ROM for that matter I have to do a factory reset otherwise I'm stuck in a boot loop.
Sent from my GT-P5210 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Zachisimo said:
So I recently bricked my tab3 and I could not figure out anything or find anything to do the unbrick in ODIN. I thought that I would share what I found so it can be easily located for a user in the future.
This is going to restore your tablet back to STOCK 4.2.2. This is the most recent version provided by samsung.
YOUR GOUNG TO NEED DRIVDRS INSTALLED!!
1. Download this file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z40rr9rti7iqgtq/P5210UEUAMK1_P5210XARAMK1_XAR.zip
(I have hosted it on MY dropbox account so that no one has to go through the crap I did to get the file.)
2. Download ODIN:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dw3mbnwi2hk16xm/Odin307.zip
(Also my dropbox, for convenience, if you want to find it somewhere else then fine)
3.DO NOT CHANGE THE .MD5 TO .TAR! Flash in ODIN as a normal .md5 file.
3a. Extract and open ODIN.
b. Extract firmware.zip
c. Put tablet into download mode. [Hold power and vol down until text shows, then press vol up]
d. Place firmware into PDA section, and wait to verify. When finished click START at the bottom.
You have successfully just unbricked and unrooted your tablet. For root again follow this guide:
http://true-android.blogspot.com/2013/12/root-p5200xxuamk8-android-422-jb.html
But use this root.zip
http://roms.bindroid.com/downloads/viewcategory/7-root
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Was that the USA version, factory odin IMG?
The Dropbox link is dead!
I would like to grab this thanks
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r_hippy said:
Was that the USA version, factory odin IMG?
The Dropbox link is dead!
I would like to grab this thanks
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Pm me I'll give you a link. I would post it here but it's my Dropbox and I don't want to get shut off
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r_hippy said:
Was that the USA version, factory odin IMG?
The Dropbox link is dead!
I would like to grab this thanks
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Yes it is the USA version. I need to find out what is wrong with the links. My dropbox traffic got me kicked off. Im going to look for another site maybe
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I will be posting MEGA links as soon as I can transfer the files from dropbox
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Zachisimo said:
I will be posting MEGA links as soon as I can transfer the files from dropbox
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I can host it if you like .. I just need to get it some how..
pm me if you need

r_hippy said:
I can host it if you like .. I just need to get it some how..
pm me if you need
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Links updated
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Thanks.. Very slow site.. But much appreciated
For those interested.
I have something cooking in the kitchen for this beast.. MK1
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Zachisimo said:
Links updated
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Here's a mirror just incase
md5: a9a11c63abf15386ab6105510c37d1fa
url: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23311191640113436
You can add it to the op.
Thanks again.
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nothing seem to be changed.
Thanks Zachisimo,
I followed the steps to a "T" and after I flashed my Tab 3, 10.1 nothing seem to be changed.
I have a working tablet but nothing was changed to factory default.
All that I had checked was the Auto Reboot & Reset Time option.
I will re-flash this rom via Odin, Again...
Should I had checked the Re-Partition Option?
Thanks in advance for getting me this far :good:

serendipityguy said:
Thanks Zachisimo,
I followed the steps to a "T" and after I flashed my Tab 3, 10.1 nothing seem to be changed.
I have a working tablet but nothing was changed to factory default.
All that I had checked was the Auto Reboot & Reset Time option.
I will re-flash this rom via Odin, Again...
Should I had checked the Re-Partition Option?
Thanks in advance for getting me this far :good:
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Does the tablet turn on and boot up?
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Weird, I dont know why I am not getting factory default.
Zachisimo said:
Does the tablet turn on and boot up?
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Oh yes, I never had a problem with that.
I problem was not getting the correct TWRP 2.7 installed so that I could flash a rom.
I was able to use TWRP 2.6.1 that still remained even after I Odin the stock rom twice, to flash Super User but I could not flash a larger zip like the Crash Rom or Infamous Rom on this tablet.
Weird, I dont know why I am not getting factory default.
What do I do to get back to factory . . .

serendipityguy said:
Oh yes, I never had a problem with that.
I problem was not getting the correct TWRP 2.7 installed so that I could flash a rom.
I was able to use TWRP 2.6.1 that still remained even after I Odin the stock rom twice, to flash Super User but I could not flash a larger zip like the Crash Rom or Infamous Rom on this tablet.
Weird, I dont know why I am not getting factory default.
What do I do to get back to factory . . .
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It doesnt look like those roms are available for this tablet. But flashing my ODIN files should make your tablet 100% factory again
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not achieved stock after 3 attempts at flashing Odin with the said stock rom and Odin
Zachisimo said:
It doesnt look like those roms are available for this tablet. But flashing my ODIN files should make your tablet 100% factory again
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Doily noted Zachisimo, but I have not achieved stock after 3 attempts at flashing Odin with the said stock rom and Odin.
I have the same working rom with a recovery that I want to change and cant.
Even after I Odin the rom, I do get stock recovery back. but no factory default
I Odin the TWRP 2.7 and later reboot into TWRP, I get the TWRP 2.6.1
Something gotta give....

serendipityguy said:
Doily noted Zachisimo, but I have not achieved stock after 3 attempts at flashing Odin with the said stock rom and Odin.
I have the same working rom with a recovery that I want to change and cant.
Even after I Odin the rom, I do get stock recovery back. but no factory default
I Odin the TWRP 2.7 and later reboot into TWRP, I get the TWRP 2.6.1
Something gotta give....
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Try flashing this https://mega.co.nz/#!TMRVlIza!1WSt-u2jCc4zhUcgQZk2Z3ihLwzUAVtbQweZKW3D2Ck
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