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Guide for flashing

Guys I've been seeing a lot of people having problems flashing new ROMS and having problems with using RSD and flashing the FXZ. This thread is here to guide you on a fix that will keep you up and running no matter what problems you ever encounter. This is also for the beginners who have never flashed a ROM before and are scared they may not be happy with it, this will be a way for you to get back to exactly where you were before the flash.
Lets start with the items we will need. Everythimg I'm listing I personally use everyday so they have been tried and tested by myself and many more people on here so before anyone comes on here saying this didnt work for me, let me stop you there because they all work.
YOU WILL HAVE TO BE ROOTED BEFORE ANY OF THIS WILL WORK FOR YOU. THIS IS ALL COVERED IN THE BEGINNERS GUIDE FOR BOTH 2.3.5 AND 2.3.6 SO I'M NOT GOING TO COVER IT AGAIN
ATRIX2 BOOTSTRAP
get it HERE
INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO USE
Steps to use bootstrap:
1. Install the Atrix2Bootstrap.apk
2. Select "Bootstrap Recovery"
3. Superuser will prompt for permissions
4. Select "Reboot Recovery"
When the phone reboots it will boot up into Clockworkmod Recovery.
J.Y.Daddy's BOOT INTO CWM RECOVERY ON BOOT
get it HERE
installation instructions:
1. First, CWM Recovery install.(Atrix2 Bootstrap)
2. Attachment file(RAZR-CWMOnBoot-Global-J.Y.Daddy.zip) download and copy to SDcard.
3. Boot into CWM using Atrix2 Bootstrap
4. in recovery menu: "install zip from sdcard" -> "choose zip from sdcard" -> select file.
5. After completed update, reboot.
6. After reboot, OPEN Superuser and set permissionons on Atrix2 Bootstrap to deny. (Very important)
7. reboot. (is all finished)
* After all is completed. On every reboot, you will boot into recovery. No big deal just select reboot and you will boot up normally now.
NOW GO AND GET THE REBOOT FROM THE POWER BUTTON MENU
Get it HERE
1. Boot into CWM
2. Wipe Cache
3. Wipe Dalvik Cache (under advanced)
4. Install the reboot.zip
Now that you have all of this installed corretly and have checked to make sure it is all working properly make a CWM backup NOW! It doesnt matter if you are on 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 if what you are running is working very good and you are pleased with it make a backup of it. This way if something goes wrong you always have a backup and now have access to it upon boot so you will no longer have to ever use RSD unless you totally fry your phone.
THIS WILL SPEED UP THE NANDROID PROCESS DRAMASTICALLY!! YOU DON'T HAVE TO USE THIS BUT IT SAVES A LOT OF TIME AND I LOVE IT
Go into sdcard/clockworkmod and create a file named ".hidenandroidprogress" without the parenthesis. The easiest way I have found to do this is using ES File Explorer and go into your sdcard/clockworkmod and hit the menu button and select new, then file and call it ".hidenandroidprogress " . This file wont show up until you look at your phone on your computer but its there. Im sure you can use the same process using Root explorer.
How to perform a backup
1. boot into CWM
2. select backup and restore
3. select backup and let CWM do it thing, be patient this will take a while
4. select reboot system now
That's it your done! Make a mental note of the date and what system you were on in case you have multiple backups on file.
A helpful tip, I have a folder just for all of my backups on my computer that way I dont have 5 or so backups to confuse me on my phone. Each backup has its own folder with system name and what ROM I was using.
Now that you have all of this installed and a backup go out and try some of the great ROMS we have with the confidence that if soemthing goes bad you now have a way to get back to exactly where you were before the problem started.
WHAT HAPPENS IT I HAVE A BOOTLOOP?
No big deal just pull your battery and let it boot into CWM and then perform a restore and you will be back and running in a matter of minutes!
Guys this is truly the fastest and easiest means by far that I have found. Hopefully it will help you too!!!!

I rebooted my phone and have a backup with CWM but when i use Room Tool Box Pro to install the battery icon I get alot of FC's. Then I have to use bootstrap to CWM an older backup and how do I change mt battery in RomTool Box Pro without the FC's???

thanks for the guide JRW!
One drawback of the CWM on boot is that it doesn't like it when you power off the phone then try to charge it... you'll end up in an endless reboot of CWM -> reboot -> Big M -> CWM -> reboot etc. It's not a big drawback because the A2 still charges rapidly while fully powered on.

mkrunk12 said:
I rebooted my phone and have a backup with CWM but when i use Room Tool Box Pro to install the battery icon I get alot of FC's. Then I have to use bootstrap to CWM an older backup and how do I change mt battery in RomTool Box Pro without the FC's???
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I never use rom tool box as I found too many problems with it.

cogeary said:
thanks for the guide JRW!
One drawback of the CWM on boot is that it doesn't like it when you power off the phone then try to charge it... you'll end up in an endless reboot of CWM -> reboot -> Big M -> CWM -> reboot etc. It's not a big drawback because the A2 still charges rapidly while fully powered on.
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My phone never gets powered off, so I've never experienced this. Phone gets drained then put kn charge till I get it off

Thank You, I'm new to this and this really helps to have it in one place!

I went through all the steps, when I flashed the REBOOT MOD and then reloaded, it is stuck in a booting loop
Please help me

I Managed to restore using Nandroid Backup to my stock 2.3.6.. Anyways thanks for that simplified procedure

Stuck in bootloop after flashing reboot.zip. And done the noob thing - no nandroid backup. Any help?
Thanks.

Thanks for the speedy nan tip. Makes backups breeze by.

This is one of the best threads on this site. Should be a stickie imo.
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JRW 28 said:
Guys I've been seeing a lot of people having problems flashing new ROMS and having problems with using RSD and flashing the FXZ. This thread is here to guide you on a fix that will keep you up and running no matter what problems you ever encounter. This is also for the beginners who have never flashed a ROM before and are scared they may not be happy with it, this will be a way for you to get back to exactly where you were before the flash.
Lets start with the items we will need. Everythimg I'm listing I personally use everyday so they have been tried and tested by myself and many more people on here so before anyone comes on here saying this didnt work for me, let me stop you there because they all work.
YOU WILL HAVE TO BE ROOTED BEFORE ANY OF THIS WILL WORK FOR YOU. THIS IS ALL COVERED IN THE BEGINNERS GUIDE FOR BOTH 2.3.5 AND 2.3.6 SO I'M NOT GOING TO COVER IT AGAIN
ATRIX2 BOOTSTRAP
get it HERE
INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO USE
Steps to use bootstrap:
1. Install the Atrix2Bootstrap.apk
2. Select "Bootstrap Recovery"
3. Superuser will prompt for permissions
4. Select "Reboot Recovery"
When the phone reboots it will boot up into Clockworkmod Recovery.
J.Y.Daddy's BOOT INTO CWM RECOVERY ON BOOT
get it HERE
installation instructions:
1. First, CWM Recovery install.(Atrix2 Bootstrap)
2. Attachment file(RAZR-CWMOnBoot-Global-J.Y.Daddy.zip) download and copy to SDcard.
3. Boot into CWM using Atrix2 Bootstrap
4. in recovery menu: "install zip from sdcard" -> "choose zip from sdcard" -> select file.
5. After completed update, reboot.
6. After reboot, OPEN Superuser and set permissionons on Atrix2 Bootstrap to deny. (Very important)
7. reboot. (is all finished)
* After all is completed. On every reboot, you will boot into recovery. No big deal just select reboot and you will boot up normally now.
NOW GO AND GET THE REBOOT FROM THE POWER BUTTON MENU
Get it HERE
1. Boot into CWM
2. Wipe Cache
3. Wipe Dalvik Cache (under advanced)
4. Install the reboot.zip
Now that you have all of this installed corretly and have checked to make sure it is all working properly make a CWM backup NOW! It doesnt matter if you are on 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 if what you are running is working very good and you are pleased with it make a backup of it. This way if something goes wrong you always have a backup and now have access to it upon boot so you will no longer have to ever use RSD unless you totally fry your phone.
THIS WILL SPEED UP THE NANDROID PROCESS DRAMASTICALLY!! YOU DON'T HAVE TO USE THIS BUT IT SAVES A LOT OF TIME AND I LOVE IT
Go into sdcard/clockworkmod and create a file named ".hidenandroidprogress" without the parenthesis. The easiest way I have found to do this is using ES File Explorer and go into your sdcard/clockworkmod and hit the menu button and select new, then file and call it ".hidenandroidprogress " . This file wont show up until you look at your phone on your computer but its there. Im sure you can use the same process using Root explorer.
How to perform a backup
1. boot into CWM
2. select backup and restore
3. select backup and let CWM do it thing, be patient this will take a while
4. select reboot system now
That's it your done! Make a mental note of the date and what system you were on in case you have multiple backups on file.
A helpful tip, I have a folder just for all of my backups on my computer that way I dont have 5 or so backups to confuse me on my phone. Each backup has its own folder with system name and what ROM I was using.
Now that you have all of this installed and a backup go out and try some of the great ROMS we have with the confidence that if soemthing goes bad you now have a way to get back to exactly where you were before the problem started.
WHAT HAPPENS IT I HAVE A BOOTLOOP?
No big deal just pull your battery and let it boot into CWM and then perform a restore and you will be back and running in a matter of minutes!
Guys this is truly the fastest and easiest means by far that I have found. Hopefully it will help you too!!!!
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Hi,
While doing below:-
NOW GO AND GET THE REBOOT FROM THE POWER BUTTON MENU
Get it HERE
1. Boot into CWM
2. Wipe Cache
3. Wipe Dalvik Cache (under advanced)
4. Install the reboot.zip
I forgotten the step 2 and 3 and my phone now kept restarting at the Motorola Logo there.
Please help!

Pull the battery. Automatically boot into cwm recovery (assuming you installed that prior). Restore your backup (assuming you did that).
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@JRW does the reboot script add anything at all other than the reboot option? Does it affect lockscreen, notification screen, status bar etc. Thanks.
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KEB64 said:
@JRW does the reboot script add anything at all other than the reboot option? Does it affect lockscreen, notification screen, status bar etc. Thanks.
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Yes it adds a lot of features since one if the main items is your framework-res hpdi.

JRW 28 said:
NOW GO AND GET THE REBOOT FROM THE POWER BUTTON MENU
Get it HERE
1. Boot into CWM
2. Wipe Cache
3. Wipe Dalvik Cache (under advanced)
4. Install the reboot.zip
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Wait... Why do you need the reboot option in power menu?? It's not necessary for CWM on Boot to run... or is it somehow? I've been using CWM on Boot on my stock odexed (obviously no reboot option) with no problems...

alteredlikeness said:
Wait... Why do you need the reboot option in power menu?? It's not necessary for CWM on Boot to run... or is it somehow? I've been using CWM on Boot on my stock odexed (obviously no reboot option) with no problems...
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Its not necessary, just having the option to reboot was an option they could choose to have invluded and I felt it was a helpful option

JRW 28 said:
Its not necessary, just having the option to reboot was an option they could choose to have invluded and I felt it was a helpful option
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It is a very helpful option
Also, don't know if this is worth mentioning, or even necessary, but after flashing back to 2.3.5, I always do the OTA update to 2.3.6 before any rooting or trying to restore a backup through CWM. I have a feeling that restoring a rom based on 2.3.6, doesn't go well over a 2.3.5 build. Also, is there a way to stick that 2.3.6 ota update in your system files, so you don't have to wait for the dang download everytime?
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alteredlikeness said:
It is a very helpful option
Also, don't know if this is worth mentioning, or even necessary, but after flashing back to 2.3.5, I always do the OTA update to 2.3.6 before any rooting or trying to restore a backup through CWM. I have a feeling that restoring a rom based on 2.3.6, doesn't go well over a 2.3.5 build. Also, is there a way to stick that 2.3.6 ota update in your system files, so you don't have to wait for the dang download everytime?
Sent from my mind using XDA
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That is a good question that I don't know the answer to. But I do know that everytime I'va had to flash back to 2.3.5 I've had zero problems just rooting installing A2 bootstrap and restoring my most current backup, which is on 2.3.6
ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD BACKUP ON FILE AT ALL TIMES

JRW 28 said:
That is a good question that I don't know the answer to. But I do know that everytime I'va had to flash back to 2.3.5 I've had zero problems just rooting installing A2 bootstrap and restoring my most current backup, which is on 2.3.6
ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD BACKUP ON FILE AT ALL TIMES
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Thanks. Good to know that I don't have to go to 2.3.6 everytime before restoring.. so, that kinda nullifies my previous question...
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Another boot loop

Tried to change roms and somewhere in the process it got to the Samungs logo and wouldn't continue. I've tried changing recoveries and roms with the same results. I even tried CynagenMod rom and it just changes the logos of the boot screen. I can get into recovery and into download mode. Anyone have any ideas? I'm running out.
Please help!

I have this same problem
I have the N8013 version.
Installed a rom then tried to revert back to previous rom. and got stuck on the SAMSUNG logo. Can get into Download mode, and Recovery Mode.,,but nothing helps. I have tried several methods:
1. ODIN- CWM and TWRP recoveries, and a number of stock and custom roms floating around the troubleshoot forum...got" PASS" on the ODin after attempting to install stock tar images but tablet still gets stuck at SAMSUNG
2. Sideloads of zip files..I get 2 different errors that after doing research seem common on the websites. I suggested to use touchwin recovery instead of CWM, CWM gave another error. .Long story short sideloading is not working either.
Any thoughts, suggestions...help please!
KL

wipe data and cache
wipe cache partition
wipe dalvik cache
and reboot the rom will boot up
THERE IS A THANKS BUTTON ON THE LEFT

Tried that numerous times.
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Jaspreet.master7 said:
wipe data and cache
wipe cache partition
wipe dalvik cache
and reboot the rom will boot up
THERE IS A THANKS BUTTON ON THE LEFT
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Thanks for the reply....
I tried what you suggested:
wiped data/factory reset
wiped cache
wiped dalvik cache
Then installed the following tar file: N8013RootInjectedSystem from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152&page=4
Got stuck on the Samsung screen.
From my experience you wipe before installing the rom.. Correct?

Jaspreet.master7 said:
wipe data and cache
wipe cache partition
wipe dalvik cache
and reboot the rom will boot up
THERE IS A THANKS BUTTON ON THE LEFT
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I installed: CF-Auto-Root-p4notewifi-p4notewifiue-gtn8013.tar.md5 via Odin, the process passed, and tablet booted into stock recovery.
Did a factory reset from stock recovery and attempted to reboot, but still got stuck at the Samsung logo.
Any suggestions of how to proceed from here?
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. I do have 2 backups but they are on my external microsd,and will not load in stock recovery...not even able to access my micro sd from custom recoveries.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
TIA
KL

Fixed following these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2108145
The noteable suggestion seemed to be to format everything except external memory...
the only problem is now i am unable to view microsd....but i am happy happy happy
let me know if this works
HOW TO FIX A STUCK BOOT SCREEN ON GALAXY NOTE 10.1 N8013 4.1.2
1.) Download ODIN (just google it)
2.) FLASH ClockworkMOD (CWM) using ODIN to Device (just google it)
A.) Before pressing "START" Uncheck all options ( Auto-reboot, F-reset (re-partition should already be unchecked etc) Just hold the power button device to reset, it will reset on it's own upon start up
4.) Download Firmware Hotfile Linked By the Beautiful Samir who commented on this thread (just search for him). Make sure that fireware is designated for your particular device. No Samsung SIII firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1.
A.) Use the "Save to" Option not the "Open With" option...It's just better
5.) Enter Recovery Mode (CWM Mode) on device using the Power + Volume UP key
6.) Factory Reset Wipe
7.) Wipe Cache
8.) Advance Settings - Clear Davlink Cache & Fix Permissions
9.) Mounts & Storage - Format all except your external SD card (be careful and watch what your doing don;t want to delete anything else by mistake..cause you will be really..cough..upset)
A.) be forewarned that after these wipes you won't be able to get past the first Samsung logo screen, it will just remain there on the screen but have no fear it should be fixed when you download the Firmware. KAY. breathe easy.
B.) i mention this because my problem was that i was getting past the first Samsung logo but not past the second one, in the sense that it wasn't even appearing on the screen.
10.) Make sure that your USB drivers for Samsung are working, you can get the driver from Samsung site (Google it) or use KIES (Google it)
A.) if you use KIES i advise you to download it, get the Samsung USB drivers from it, then go to control panel on your desktop and Uninstall it, you can download it again later when your Note is working again but it seems to cause problems with ODIN, better safe than sorry i always say
11.) The Firmware can be a particularly long download, but once it is done and you have extracted it to a folder using WINRAR (remember the name of this folder) make sure that it is saved to your computer then shutdown and restart your computer
12.) Now with your newly restarted computer.........
1.) Open ODIN
2.) Put Samsung Note 10.1 into "Download Mode"
3.) Connect your Note to Computer using USB, it should make the ID:COM turn yellow
4.) Uncheck auto-reboot, F-reset etc
5.) go to PDA and look for the folder that you placed your firmware in :KIES_Blaahblaahblahh_blaah
6.) Press START
7.) you should see a download begin both on device and within ODIN....PASSSSSS (Green Box)
8.) Reset Computer Manually by pressing the power button
9.) turn back on Galaxy Note 10.1 and you should be all set
a.) don't be scared after you turn on your note and you get the Samsung logo and then the little android robot downloading some stuff (that is supposed to happen)

[Q] - Want to root my Note 10.1 (N8013) to 4.3 or 4.4

I sure would like to upgrade my Samsung Tablet to 4.3 or 4.4.
If anyone can provide a step by step on "how to" for CyanogenMod or other reliable roms will be greatly appreciated.
My tablet is 4.1.2 and no other customization applied or rooted.
Many thanks in advance for your help on guiding this newbie to Custom Rom world!
Jay

jnoh1611 said:
I sure would like to upgrade my Samsung Tablet to 4.3 or 4.4.
If anyone can provide a step by step on "how to" for CyanogenMod or other reliable roms will be greatly appreciated.
My tablet is 4.1.2 and no other customization applied or rooted.
Many thanks in advance for your help on guiding this newbie to Custom Rom world!
Jay
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The term you're looking for is "flashing a rom", not "rooting a rom". Flashing a rom is not as hard as some people make it out to be, it's a fairly simple process. You'll need a computer nearby, your tablet USB cord, a recovery, and the rom you want.
-Downloading the Recovery-
You'll need to download a custom recovery before you can flash a rom. I personally use TWRP, so the steps that follow will be for TWRP:
1. Go to the official website of TWRP and download the Odin method (It should be the last download on the list) http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2
2. If the download doesn't come with Odin, download it from here: http://odindownload.com/
3. Put your tablet into download mode by holding the Power + Volume down button.
4. Run Odin on your PC and then plug your tablet into the the USB port on your computer.
5. Load the twrp file you downloaded as a PDA and then press Start.
If you have done the steps above correctly, your tablet should reboot and nothing should change.
-Backing up your tablet-
Before you go any further, you will need to make a nandroid backup of your device. Here's the step to do that:
1. While your tablet is on, press and hold the Power + Volume Up (not down) button until you see the "Galaxy Note 10.1" boot screen.
2. You should now be in TWRP recovery. Press "backup" and then pick the location where you want to back up.
3. Start the backup and wait for a few minutes. Once completed, reboot your tablet.
You should also back up your apps using Titanium Backup or some similar app.
-Flashing the rom-
Flashing a custom rom is a very easy process. Here's how to do that:
1. Find the rom you want and download it on your tablet (or download it on your PC and move the files to your tablet)
2. Now go into recovery again (Power + Volume Up)
3. Press "Wipe"
WARNNG: The following steps will wipe your data, make sure you had back it up before proceeding or else you will lose your data!
4. Don't change any of the preset settings and begin wiping your tablet
5. Go back into the main menu of TWRP and press "Install"
6. Find the zip file of the Custom Rom and select it.
7. Press install and wait until the recovery has finish flashing the rom
8. If successful, you should be running a custom rom when you restart your tablet!

link6155 said:
The term you're looking for is "flashing a rom", not "rooting a rom". Flashing a rom is not as hard as some people make it out to be, it's a fairly simple process. You'll need a computer nearby, your tablet USB cord, a recovery, and the rom you want.
-Downloading the Recovery-
You'll need to download a custom recovery before you can flash a rom. I personally use TWRP, so the steps that follow will be for TWRP:
1. Go to the official website of TWRP and download the Odin method (It should be the last download on the list) http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2
2. If the download doesn't come with Odin, download it from here: http://odindownload.com/
3. Put your tablet into download mode by holding the Power + Volume down button.
4. Run Odin on your PC and then plug your tablet into the the USB port on your computer.
5. Load the twrp file you downloaded as a PDA and then press Start.
If you have done the steps above correctly, your tablet should reboot and nothing should change.
-Backing up your tablet-
Before you go any further, you will need to make a nandroid backup of your device. Here's the step to do that:
1. While your tablet is on, press and hold the Power + Volume Up (not down) button until you see the "Galaxy Note 10.1" boot screen.
2. You should now be in TWRP recovery. Press "backup" and then pick the location where you want to back up.
3. Start the backup and wait for a few minutes. Once completed, reboot your tablet.
You should also back up your apps using Titanium Backup or some similar app.
-Flashing the rom-
Flashing a custom rom is a very easy process. Here's how to do that:
1. Find the rom you want and download it on your tablet (or download it on your PC and move the files to your tablet)
2. Now go into recovery again (Power + Volume Up)
3. Press "Wipe"
WARNNG: The following steps will wipe your data, make sure you had back it up before proceeding or else you will lose your data!
4. Don't change any of the preset settings and begin wiping your tablet
5. Go back into the main menu of TWRP and press "Install"
6. Find the zip file of the Custom Rom and select it.
7. Press install and wait until the recovery has finish flashing the rom
8. If successful, you should be running a custom rom when you restart your tablet!
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I think he needs Root too... other than that, great write up!

link6155 and lilbluemirage ,
I thank you both for the 1. great step by step instruction. 2. Understanding the need of a Newbie who has no idea how to ask proper question!
Since I heard that Sammy is going to release long-waited 4.4 update (After I posted the question), I decided to wait a bit longer before I go through with flashing by following your kind instruction. I still am not sure whether I should root before flashing it or after, though. Anyway, I will come back if Sammy fail me (sigh) and will definitely follow your guidance.
Thanks again and Have a wonderful day!

Made it through Step 5, not sure what to do next

Howdy I have a older AT&T Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 GT-P5113 SGH-i497 Android 4.2.2
I followed the steps on forum thread Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Development -->(ODIN + CWM 6 + ROOT + Stock) ATT / TMOBILE Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 {} {SGH-T779} by Childofthehorn
Well I made it through step 5, at least! (Odin displays green “Passed!”)
But the following steps:
6. Backup your existing image
7. Flash SuperSu from SDcard
8. WInning.
here's where I'm at:
(see attached)
strangely there is no button for attachment on the Editor Are attachments allowed on this forum? Peculiar!
Only choices on the Recovery screen are
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
Don't know how to "back up your existing image"
or "Flash SuperSU from SDcard."
(but I do have the SuperSU apk on the SDcard though; do I select "apply update from external storage"?)
How do I know I have root? Odin said "Passed!" in green, but I'm not sure what that entails. -- I don't want to use any of those root checkers on Google Play because they all appear to ad-filled junk.*
Do I have CWM 6 by this process? How can I tell?
Is it possible to upgrade to KitKat? or is the P5113's processor not capable of it (or something else prevents having KitKat)
Not sure what I should do next.
Thanks everyone!

After Odin says Passed did you let the tab reboot to the ROM? If so the ROM probably replaced CWM with stock recovery (stock ROMs tend to do this), so what you need to do is flash the recovery again via Odin, but once it completes immediately reboot to recovery using the key combination, do not let the ROM boot. Once the recovery has loaded it should automatically disable the recovery replacement system in the ROM, and you'll be able to proceed to step 6.

putr4s said:
After Odin says Passed did you let the tab reboot to the ROM? If so the ROM probably replaced CWM with stock recovery (stock ROMs tend to do this), so what you need to do is flash the recovery again via Odin, but once it completes immediately reboot to recovery using the key combination, do not let the ROM boot. Once the recovery has loaded it should automatically disable the recovery replacement system in the ROM, and you'll be able to proceed to step 6.
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Do you uncheck Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time? With those enabled all Odin said was Reset! in blue.
For the 3rd step:
Childofthehorn says:
3. Open Odin (as administrator) and hit the "PDA" button, remember to uncheck the reset
I assume he means F. Rest Time in the Odin options tab

Seems to reboot immediately after Odin finishes, happens too fast; there's no time to reboot into recovery mode with the power+vol.

Cabbagestack said:
Seems to reboot immediately after Odin finishes, happens too fast; there's no time to reboot into recovery mode with the power+vol.
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Just follow what the instructions said, but uncheck Auto Reboot. Then, once Odin is done, force reboot the tab by holding both power and vol button down for about 10 secs (until it reboots), then release the power button while still holding the vol button.

Chainfire root method

Hi, I've tried a few tutorials on this forum on how to root the Samsung Galaxy S7 G930f.
After flashing the chainfire autoroot file my device stays stuck on the Samsung logo I've waited over 1 hour for the device to boot but it does not.
My question is can anyone explain what I could be doing wrong my device is on stock nougat I did root successfully with magisk a couple of months back but was not happy with having to format my data.
I also prefer chainfire SuperSu. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

I also had the same problem. So, I did the old fashioned way.
1. Download TWRP.tar from here: https://dl.twrp.me/herolte/
2. Download the latest stable SuperSU zip. If you want the link: Here ya go
2. Instead of flashing the CFAutoroot file, open Odin, click on AP and select the TWRP that you downloaded.
3. Once it flashes successfully, power off the phone, then Press and hold Volume Up+Home+Power Button to get into the recovery.
4. Copy the SuperSU and flash it and Viola! You got SuperSU!
You probably knew steps 3,4 but I wrote them just in case

hi may I know if you reformat your data after step 4?

muloarell said:
hi may I know if you reformat your data after step 4?
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Well, yeah. I always start with a clean slate. Just a habit i picked up when i had a OnePlus One. You should be fine without a format though...Cause you're just rooting, not flashing a whole new ROM.

Thanks for helping me out, unfortunately after flashing twrp and booting into twrp recovery the default android recovery loads up.
I will continue searching for a method that does work. If you know anything else I could try please let me know.

AndroidOmenon said:
Thanks for helping me out, unfortunately after flashing twrp and booting into twrp recovery the default android recovery loads up.
I will continue searching for a method that does work. If you know anything else I could try please let me know.
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That's weird, I just flashed stock firmware and TWRP a few mins ago and it worked fine for me. I hope you used the .tar and not the .img and the Odin that comes with CF Auto Root, not the one you use to flash the whole stock firmware.

I did use the .tar and have also tried with Odin that comes with cf autoroot.
Unfortunately I still get the same result flash of twrp is successful when I boot into recovery I get the android installing update with dead android then it just goes into to stock recovery.
I will try a few more times if no success I'll try with a fresh install of stock firmware.
Thanks for the help though appreciate it.

I decided to try again and succeeded but still had to format data to get the phone to boot. I made a full backup on my laptop before proceeding I did the following steps to successfully root.
I am in no way responsible for any lost data or bricked devices please note if you follow this tutorial you will trip knox and your warranty will be void.
1. MAKE A FULL BACKUP OF YOUR DEVICE CAN'T BE STRESSED ENOUGH
2. Flash the latest SM-G920F firmware with odin.
3. Setup device let it check for software updates, install the update if available (I had an update)
4. Download latest twrp recovery in .tar format for the SM-G920F from twrp website
5. Download the latest stable version of SuperSU.zip
6. Download Samsung Antiroot Removal Kit
7. Transfer the files to your SM-G920F sd card
8. Power off your SM-G920F and enter download mode by holding the volume down + home button + power button read the warning press up to allow custom flashing.
9. Open Odin I used Odin v3.12.3 tap the AP button locate the custom recovery and flash it's done be ready to enter twrp recovery as the device will boot quickly, as soon as it powers off to reboot hold the volume up + home button + power button if timed correctly you shall enter twrp recovery.
10. Locate the SuperSU.zip install it but don't reboot
11. Locate the Samsung Antiroot Removal Kit and install it
12. Go back in twrp go to the format option and select format data once formatted reboot the device.
It will take some time to boot once it's rebooted you will have a rooted SM-G920F with SuperSU

AndroidOmenon said:
I decided to try again and succeeded but still had to format data to get the phone to boot. I made a full backup on my laptop before proceeding I did the following steps to successfully root.
I am in no way responsible for any lost data or bricked devices please note if you follow this tutorial you will trip knox and your warranty will be void.
1. MAKE A FULL BACKUP OF YOUR DEVICE CAN'T BE STRESSED ENOUGH
2. Flash the latest SM-G920F firmware with odin.
3. Setup device let it check for software updates, install the update if available (I had an update)
4. Download latest twrp recovery in .tar format for the SM-G920F from twrp website
5. Download the latest stable version of SuperSU.zip
6. Download Samsung Antiroot Removal Kit
7. Transfer the files to your SM-G920F sd card
8. Power off your SM-G920F and enter download mode by holding the volume down + home button + power button read the warning press up to allow custom flashing.
9. Open Odin I used Odin v3.12.3 tap the AP button locate the custom recovery and flash it's done be ready to enter twrp recovery as the device will boot quickly, as soon as it powers off to reboot hold the volume up + home button + power button if timed correctly you shall enter twrp recovery.
10. Locate the SuperSU.zip install it but don't reboot
11. Locate the Samsung Antiroot Removal Kit and install it
12. Go back in twrp go to the format option and select format data once formatted reboot the device.
It will take some time to boot once it's rebooted you will have a rooted SM-G920F with SuperSU
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how did you backup your files on step 1 if your not rooted?

This is how I backed up my phone it's a bit tedious could have been done quicker.
First I removed my memory card from the phone. I then connected my phone in MTP mode to my laptop I dragged the folder of the files I needed to my laptop.
I then used MobileGo to export .apk files of the apps I wanted. I then exported the photos and videos I wanted to keep.
I did a WhatsApp backup copied the folder to my laptop.
I then made accounts on all games that I wanted to keep my progress on using Facebook and Google Play. Some games allows signing up with email address.
I used Mcbackup to backup all my contacts and e mailed them to myself.
I know that I could have used Google Drive or Samsung Cloud for some of the tasks but I prefer backing up this way.