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Hi everyone,
I am a user of Samsung i5801. My device has been already rooted and ran with serveral root apps. Now, I would like to overclock my phone. I can only hold the frequency at 667Mhz with SetCPU, but I cannot set it to a higher one. How can I solve this problem? I really want to make my device running faster.
I am looking forward to your reply, thank you!
me 2!!
same fr me i want to overclock my rooted i5801...some 1 pls help!!
and if possible for the froyo version 2!!
iv searched the web but cant find any roms for the 15800 or i5801..
@unreal: yeh, even i waz searchin' lyk a hell for froyo on ma i5801 device but now no more search coz i already installed froyo on ma apollo i5801..
juz follow the steps:
What you will NEED!
1. A Samsung Galaxy 3 (DUH!).
2. The 2.2 Firmware
3. ODIN downloader
4. OPS files
5. A windows PC + samsung data cable.
download files:
firmware: I5800XXJPA.rar (108.32 MB)
Odin downloader : I5800_Odin_Multi_Downloader_v4.252.exe (435 KB)
ops files :apollo_0531.zip (207 Bytes)
then back up ya device with latest kies,afta back up juz reset to factory settings by typing *#*#7780#*#* in case not necessary though,
STEP 1
Download all the files above, and make sure you have the latest version of KIES software installed.
STEP 2
Extract the RAR to get a .tar file.
STEP 3
Open ODIN Downloader.
MAKE SURE you select One Package, Auto Reboot and Protect Ops checkboxes.
Select the Ops file (the file we downloaded earlier).
And finally select the tar package we extracted from the RAR earlier.
NOW CLOSE ODIN.
STEP 4
Backup you phone and data with the KIES software (after you are done exit KIES)
Turn OFF the Galaxy 3 and remove the Battery
Reinsert The Battery and Press the following buttons together
Home + Menu + Volume + Power
(it could be volume up / volume down / volume up+down , So, try all three)
Hold the buttons together till you see the downloading screen.
Step 5
Now Connect your Phone with your PC using the ORIGINAL DATA cable and wait for windows to finish installing the hardware
Once you get a prompt – “the device is ready to use”
Fire up ODIN DOWNLOADER (make sure the settings are same as before) Your phone will now show up connected in Com Port
STEP 6 (Final Step)
CLICK START and wait for process to finish, once done your device will automatically reboot and will have Android 2.2 running on it.
Enjoy!
I am a Hong Kong user, can I use this firmware update?
Overclocking
Dude you need a kernel that supports overclocking. obviously stock ROM doesn't suuport.
some links for kernels:
best out there : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=997367
g3mod: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252707
enjoy ...
Hi all i tried to flash i9003 galaxy SL from steps below to 2.3.6 , but the firmware zip file does not have MODEM, CSC and PDA files but only .dll file and tar.md5 file, where can i get the MODEM, CSC and PDA.
I download the firmwares from link below:-
http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...alaxy-sl-firmwares&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82
Firmware Update Steps:
Run Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL Downloader.
Check Re-Partition, Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.
Click PIT button and select this file: latona_20110114.pit
Put your phone into download mode: Press Volume down + OK + Power.
Connect USB cable and the program will detect the phone's Com number.
Click Start button to download the PIT file to phone.
After it is Done Click on Reset button, then unselect Re-Partition box.
Click PDA button and select this file: I9003xxxxx-xxx...-PDA-low-CL890053.tar.md5 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Click PHONE button and select this file: MODEM_I9003xxxxx_REV_00_CL889972.tar.md5 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Click CSC button and select this file: GT-I9003-CSC-xxxxxx.tar.md5 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Remove the battery, then enter Device into Download Mode again.
Click Start button to flash these files to phone.
Do not touch anything till you see PASS on the program window.
Do full reset by this Code: *2767*3855#.wares i download dont have CSC , PDA
suhailpuri said:
Hi all i tried to flash i9003 galaxy SL from steps below to 2.3.6 , but the firmware zip file does not have MODEM, CSC and PDA files but only .dll file and tar.md5 file, where can i get the MODEM, CSC and PDA.
I download the firmwares from link below:-
http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...alaxy-sl-firmwares&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82
Firmware Update Steps:
Run Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL Downloader.
Check Re-Partition, Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.
Click PIT button and select this file: latona_20110114.pit
Put your phone into download mode: Press Volume down + OK + Power.
Connect USB cable and the program will detect the phone's Com number.
Click Start button to download the PIT file to phone.
After it is Done Click on Reset button, then unselect Re-Partition box.
Click PDA button and select this file: I9003xxxxx-xxx...-PDA-low-CL890053.tar.md5 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Click PHONE button and select this file: MODEM_I9003xxxxx_REV_00_CL889972.tar.md5 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Click CSC button and select this file: GT-I9003-CSC-xxxxxx.tar.md5 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Remove the battery, then enter Device into Download Mode again.
Click Start button to flash these files to phone.
Do not touch anything till you see PASS on the program window.
Do full reset by this Code: *2767*3855#.wares i download dont have CSC , PDA
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First of all post in the general section. Second, read a lot.
Thirdly, which firmware are you at present? If KPE, flash LF2. The new stock firmwares only have a single .tar file. No modem, csc or any other files needed. And download from here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004647/
nbrian2012 said:
First of all post in the general section. Second, read a lot.
Thirdly, which firmware are you at present? If KPE, flash LF2. The new stock firmwares only have a single .tar file. No modem, csc or any other files needed. And download from here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004647/
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i dont know the firmware as the phone is bricked, i managed to get into firmware download mode but it gives me an error after flashing, i flash the pit file and then reset odin and then enter download mode again and select single firmware file and check PDA option but flashing fale.
What file do i download because i downloaded many firmwares gingerbread ones but they all have one single tar file.
Socon off all what box do i need to select if i am flashing a single file , PDA or phone or CSC.
Suhail
suhailpuri said:
i dont know the firmware as the phone is bricked, i managed to get into firmware download mode but it gives me an error after flashing, i flash the pit file and then reset odin and then enter download mode again and select single firmware file and check PDA option but flashing fale.
What file do i download because i downloaded many firmwares gingerbread ones but they all have one single tar file.
Socon off all what box do i need to select if i am flashing a single file , PDA or phone or CSC.
Suhail
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Download KPE, the files from the link I gave you ^
and follow THIS guide carefully >>>
Misledz said:
2. Run Odin3 v1.83
3. Check Re-Partition, Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.
4. Click PIT button and select this file: latona_20110114.pit
5. Set it to download mode : Press Volume down + OK first, then hold Power button.
6. Connect USB cable and the program will detect the phone's Com number.
7. Click Start button to download the PIT file to phone.
8. After it is Done Click on Reset button [Partition box should be unchecked automatically - Thanks to jaskir]
9. Click PDA button and select this file: CODE_I9003XXKPE_CL409735_REV08_user_low_ship.tar
10. Click PHONE button and select this file: MODEM_I9003XXKPE_REV_00_CL1041909.tar
11. Click BOOTLOADER button and select this file: APBOOT_I9003XXKPE_CL409735_REV08_user_low_ship.tar
12. Click CSC button and select this file: GT-I9003-CSC-MULTI-OXAKPE.tar
13: You should unplug usb cable, remove battery, insert battery and bring it back to download mode. I have never been able to bring it to download mode with usb plugged in. [Thanks to jaskir for this suggestion to make it clear to new users!]
14. Click Start button to flash these files to phone.
15. Do not touch anything till you see PASS on the program window.
16. Factory reset
17. [To fix issues that pertain] Reflash from steps 9 -15 again, No need of latona at this point.
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Must you have any issue at any point, reply again.
The SL can never get bricked unless you flash a firmware not compatible with it
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 4 Beta
How can i flash a single file .tar.md5 with odin, becuause now all the firmwares come with a single file i.e. .tar.md5 unlike old firmwares have CSC, modem and PDA file
shall i put pit file first and then flash which option needs to be checked ?
This has become really confusing for me now.
Can i also put my phone in download mode and flash via KIES ?
Thanks in advance,
Suhail
suhailpuri said:
i dont know the firmware as the phone is bricked, i managed to get into firmware download mode but it gives me an error after flashing, i flash the pit file and then reset odin and then enter download mode again and select single firmware file and check PDA option but flashing fale.
What file do i download because i downloaded many firmwares gingerbread ones but they all have one single tar file.
Socon off all what box do i need to select if i am flashing a single file , PDA or phone or CSC.
Suhail
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HELP NEEDED TO FLASH FIRMWARE IN SAMSUNG GALAXY SL GT-I9003
I have downloaded the firmwares suggested by you... Its not clear how to proceed with the flashing of the firmware, as the steps asked to perform by you are contradicting to your previous post -> As there is only only file i.e GT-I9003_XEO_I9003XWLF2_I9003OXXLF1_I9003XXLE4 and rest of the files i.e PHONE file: MODEM_I9003XXKPE_REV_00_CL1041909.tar, BOOTLOADER file: APBOOT_I9003XXKPE_CL409735_REV08_user_low_ship.tar, CSC file: GT-I9003-CSC-MULTI-OXAKPE.tar are not required. Please be specific what is to be done to complete the flashing procedure.
well i just wanna know how to flash with odin when you have one file for firmware and tutorials show 3 files, but whatever firmwares i download they all have one ta file and no 3 files as suggeted in tutorials.
Suhail
Flash first clean for mandatory starting
On CM10 Alpha 3 and all other basic Froyo, Gingerbread, ICS, JB
- drivers samsung.rar - 5.58 MB
- Open Odin 1.85 only !!!
- KPE FULL (do not forget the PIT) (Froyo only ! no forget bootloader)
reset odin then remove cable and battery after samsung logo
- LF2 (PDA only with Odin)
reset odin then remove cable and battery after second samsung logo
- CF Root LF2 (PDA only with Odin)
I followed all steps, but in STEP 2 when i download the file its iso and not not md5 or tar so i dont know how to proceed and flash it, i tried to mount it , burn it no sucess
Anyways i went to step 3 and flashed again, but phone gets stuck at boot screen samsung logo
Any
UNZIP ?§!
suhailpuri said:
I followed all steps, but in STEP 2 when i download the file its iso and not not md5 or tar so i dont know how to proceed and flash it, i tried to mount it , burn it no sucess
Anyways i went to step 3 and flashed again, but phone gets stuck at boot screen samsung logo
Any
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Dude, if it's a zip file then extract it & use the file which is extracted.
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-I9003.
LoLaTiOn said:
UNZIP ?§!
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Hi LoLaTiOn,
I have unzipped the CSROOT file, what I could see was a .img file where as while selecting the file in the ODin 1.85 it demands for a .tar file. Can you please further help in this and pass me the link for the actual file i.e CSROOTXXXXXXXX.tar file in the required format to flash the Android OS.
Rest all the files in the link provided by you are in the required format.
Siddhant Shankpal said:
Dude, if it's a zip file then extract it & use the file which is extracted.
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-I9003.
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Hi Siddhant,
Anybody in the world knows that we have to unzip a zipped file before using it. The actual problem is that --> After unzipping the file , I see a .img file where as Odin requires a .tar file to flash the Android OS. I tried converting it into a .tar file by using a cygwin terminal but no luck. I also tried searching for the same file in other links (Websites) but still there was no luck.
Can you give a hand to help me out.
suhailpuri said:
Hi Siddhant,
Anybody in the world knows that we have to unzip a zipped file before using it. The actual problem is that --> After unzipping the file , I see a .img file where as Odin requires a .tar file to flash the Android OS. I tried converting it into a .tar file by using a cygwin terminal but no luck. I also tried searching for the same file in other links (Websites) but still there was no luck.
Can you give a hand to help me out.
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U mentioned "step 2" that means u were stuck in DDLF2 flashing step. But now ur telling "CFROOT LF2" step.
Okay, now in this step u don't need to unzip this file & just flash it from odin as in PDA section.
But I hope ur able to boot into ur phone after flashing DDLF2 firmware.
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-I9003.
Siddhant Shankpal said:
U mentioned "step 2" that means u were stuck in DDLF2 flashing step. But now ur telling "CFROOT LF2" step.
Okay, now in this step u don't need to unzip this file & just flash it from odin as in PDA section.
But I hope ur able to boot into ur phone after flashing DDLF2 firmware.
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-I9003.
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My bad, I have mentioned it earlier that I have tried flashing the same .img file in the entire process but no luck.
suhailpuri said:
My bad, I have mentioned it earlier that I have tried flashing the same .img file in the entire process but no luck.
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Download this DDLF2 firmware & extract it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329200
1. After extracting, switch off your phone & go to download mode.
2. Open odin 1.85 on ur PC & connect ur phone to ur PC. Check, whether it is connected by the yellow signal.
3. First only flash .pit file from the extracted folder. Then remove battery & put it back then again go download mode.
4. Browse & select all respected files from the extracted folder. (Do not include bootloader file if ur coming back to stock from CM 10 based roms.)
5. Click start.
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-I9003.
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[B][COLOR="Red"]I don’t take any responsibility if you brick or damage your
device following any of the steps in this guide.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. You may violate your warranty!
By following this guide you agree to this conditions![/COLOR][/B]
Index:
POST #1:
I. How to Root / Backup your CAT B15
II. Enable init.d support (only for rooted devices)
III. Swap Phone Storage with SDCard (only for rooted devices)
IV. Entering the service menu
V. Changing the maximum output volume of the headphone output
VI. Enabling A-GPS and EPO
POST #2:
I. How to flash
II. Legend
III. Firmware links
I. Backup and Root:
Method 1: just for ROOT - Works with all version till now (1.041.0):
I recommend doing a FULL backup before rooting. Check method 2 for backup details!
Update your Android to the latest version
Install Framaroot. For more details see this thread.
Method 2
Prerequisites: Update your phone to the latest version. Download all the tools and drivers for the steps below from here.
1. Only for Windows Vista, 7 and 8: Disable driver signature enforcement (allows you to install the unsigned drivers). This is a very important step. Search google for your windows version!
2. On the phone go to Settings->Developer Options and Enable (put a tick on) USB debugging
3. Connect your phone to the PC and wait until the ADB driver installs automatically. If it fails manually install it from device manager->update driver and select the driver from the “ADB_driver” folder.
Then install the drivers from “MT6577 USB VCOM drivers” folder. Windows will tell you that it cannot verify the publisher of the driver. Select Install this driver software anyway on all the dialogs.
4. Execute MTKdroidTools.exe from “Mtk_Android2.4.3\MtkDroidTools”. The device should be detected in about 20 seconds. If it fails go step 1.
Once the phone is detected (picture 1) select Block Maps. Make a screenshot of the Block Maps screen and click on the Create scatter file button. Save the file in a safe place.
5. Execute Flash_tool.exe from “SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.119” folder.
In the download tab click on the Scatter-loading button and load the scatter file created with MTKdroidTools. Then go to the Read back tab. Delete all the entries if any are present.
The click the add button, this creates a blank entry. Double click on the blank entry. You will be asked where to save the file and then to enter the Start Address and Length select Read Method to be Read Page Only.
You find out the values from the screenshot you made before. I created a Sizes.txt file to help you out with the formatting – CHECK if the sizes and start addresses are the same for you!!!!!!!
It’s recommended to add all the partitions (making a full backup) but you can just add recovery.img and boot.img
Turn off your phone. Unplug it from the computer. Remove the battery. Press Read Back button. Holding the Volume Up and Power button together plug the cable to the phone and computer. Once you see a progress in the SP Flash Tool you can release the buttons.
You will see a green circle the progress is complete (Recovery and Boot read back will take few seconds, full backup will take around an hour). Unplug your phone. Make an archive of the backed up files (zip/rar/7zip) so that the files don’t get modified by mistake.
6. Power on the phone. Connect to PC. Adb should be enabled.
Execute MTKdroidTools.exe from “Mtk_Android2.4.3\MtkDroidTools” and wait for the phone to be recognized, in the root, backup, recovery tab and click “Recovery and Boot” button. Select the boot.img from previous step, you will be asked to make a CWM recovery automatically – choose NO and select the recovery.img from the previous step. If it asks to install created recovery to phone choose NO. Close the program.
7. Power off the phone. Disconnect the cable and remove the battery.
Execute Flash_tool.exe from “SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.119” folder. In the download tab click on the Scatter-loading button and load the scatter file created in step 4.
Leave the checkboxes on BOOTIMG and RECOVERY. Double click on them and select the modified boot.img and recovery.img (they are located in Mtk_Android2.4.3\MtkDroidTools\recovery). Press the Download button, when a message appears saying that not all images are not loaded correctly press YES.
Holding the Volume Up button and Power button simultaneously plug the USB cable.
After the green circle appears remove the cable.
8. Power on the phone. Connect to PC, Execute MTKdroidTools.exe from “Mtk_Android2.4.3\MtkDroidTools” and wait for the phone to be recognized, in the root, backup, recovery tab the “SuperUser”, “Build.prop” and “Delete china” buttons should be active. Press the “SuperUser” button. Now your phone is rooted.
9. Repeat step 7 but use the files from step 5 (unmodified boot.img and recovery.img).
NOTES: Doing a backup doesn’t violate your warranty. Having a backup is a must. OTA firmware updates checks if some of the system files are modified (build.prop and others take a look at the update-script for details). No not integrate update of system apps to rom (using Titanium backup or similar). If you cannot update OTA the use the backup from step 5 to restore your original firmware.
II. Enable init.d support (only for rooted devices):
Install init.d toggler from Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.broodplank.initdtoggler
Note: If someone managed to get init.d support manually please post the steps so I can add it as an alternative method.
III. Swap Phone Storage with SDCard (only for rooted devices):
1. Make a backup (apps, media, contacts)
2. Do a factory reset
3. Using a root explorer (ES File Browser, Root Explorer or other) go to folder /system/etc
edit vold.fstab:
change:
Code:
dev_mount sdcard /storage/sdcard0 [email protected] /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0 /devices/platform/mtk-sd.0/mmc_host
dev_mount sdcard2 /storage/sdcard1 auto /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.1 /devices/platform/mtk-sd.1/mmc_host
to:
Code:
dev_mount sdcard /storage/sdcard1 [email protected] /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0 /devices/platform/mtk-sd.0/mmc_host
dev_mount sdcard2 /storage/sdcard0 auto /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.1 /devices/platform/mtk-sd.1/mmc_host
edit vold.fstab.nand
change:
Code:
dev_mount sdcard /storage/sdcard0 auto /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0 /devices/platform/mtk-sd.0/mmc_host
to
Code:
dev_mount sdcard /storage/sdcard0 auto /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.1 /devices/platform/mtk-sd.1/mmc_host
WARNING: NEVER remove the SDCARD while the phone is running!!!! Never power on the phone without an SDCARD!!!!
IV. Entering the service menu:
Open the dialer (where you dial phone numbers) and enter:
*#*#3646633#*#*
V. Changing the maximum output volume of the headphone output:
1. Enter the service menu (chapter IV. In this guide)
2. Select the Hardware Testing tab and navigate to Audio -> Headset mode
3. Select Level: Level 6 and change the Max Vol. field to the desired value and press the Set button. I recommend a maximum value of 150 (the absolute maximum is 160).
You can also edit the loudspeaker volume (from LoudSpeaker Mode) or the phone volume (from Normal Mode).
VI. Enabling A-GPS and EPO
A) Easy method: Settings -> Location access click on GPS satellites (the text NOT the ON/Off button).
Enable A-GPS/EPO.|
B) Service menu method: Enter service menu -> Location -> Location Based Service
Here you have the AGPS and EPO tabs – use the enable checkboxes
Please upload your phone backups and post links in this thread:
I. Flashing firmware with SP Flash Tool.
Check chapter I of previous post for tools link.
II. Flashing pretty much the same as step 7 of chapter I in first post. You load the scatter file and then load the files if they are not loaded (double click and pointing to the corresponding file).
I strongly recommend to do a full backup of the phone before flashing! (If you don't already have one)
You need to flash the following files: MBR, EBR1, UBOOT, RECOVERY, SEC_RO, LOGO, ANDROID (they must be ticked and correct files shoud be loaded).
DO NOT FLASH: PRELOADER, DSP_BL.
You don't need CACHE and USRDATA (if it's not your own backup)
II. Legend:
EMEA = Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Region Code)
DS = Dual Sim
SS = Single Sim
III. Firmware download links:
EMEA DS.1.041.0 Unrooted (Factory/Virgin/Stock) Thanks to Wedee (TESTED) :
Original link (zip)
Mirror (I have removed the preloader and dsp_bl but haven't tested this backup):
Zippyshare Part1 (7zip)
Zippyshare Part2 (7zip)
EMEA DS.1.041.0 Rooted from my phone (TESTED):
Zippyshare PART 1 (7zip)
Zippyshare PART 2 (7zip)
Reserved 2
Reserved 3
friend, if I modify the "service menu" with a HARD RESET, returns as originally?
cangrejon said:
friend, if I modify the "service menu" with a HARD RESET, returns as originally?
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Sorry I haven't tested that. I don't want to customize my phone from scratch.
It should be restored but I cannot guarantee that! Write the default values somewhere to be sure!
How do i unroot? I do not able to upgrade anymore
Nice one mate! I for one didn't know about the service menu and I found the headphone volume with high-impedance headphones to be a bit lacking.
One thing to add: improve GPS performance: http://www.gizchina.com/2013/07/23/how-to-fix-poor-gps-on-mediatek-phones/
A-GPS and EPO are disabled by default on some phones -_-
Another thing: you can tweak the camera output to "raw" which apparently gets rid of most compression, and the overzealous noise reductio:
Service menu>camera>raw capture mode: capture mode
Service menu>camera>raw type: pure raw
Currently experimenting with this.
EDIT: camera settings are only honored in the debug camera app.
Could somebody upload EMEA dual sim stock recovery to i.e. dropbox or somewhere else? I am not able to upgrade after root anymore. Tried to flash back original boot and recovery and remover supersu. No lucky :crying:
pubbapubba said:
Could somebody upload EMEA dual sim stock recovery to i.e. dropbox or somewhere else? I am not able to upgrade after root anymore. Tried to flash back original boot and recovery and remover supersu. No lucky :crying:
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pubbapubba you have modified some system files that's why your phone fails the update checksum progress.
Sorry I don't have a phone without root, but you can update to the latest version (1.041.0) from the second post of this thread (just uploaded minutes ago) but it's ROOTED.
Flash ONLY the following files: BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID, UBOOT, LOGO, SEC_RO!!!
Citruspers said:
Nice one mate! I for one didn't know about the service menu and I found the headphone volume with high-impedance headphones to be a bit lacking.
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Citruspers, I will add the GPS and other tweaks when I have time to properly describe all the options
Thanks for the detailed guide!
When I am running the flash_tool two things happen...
1. My "Read Flag" column is a check box radio with N/A beside it. Not like what your screen shot shows.
2. I can add the starting and length for each item, but the last errors out saying "[Warning] Read back address is adjusted to 512 byte alignment. For the last item "bmtpool" (I have manually typed the values and also cut and pasted your text file entries. My scatter file has the exact same start and length as your guide.
Any idea what I am doing wrong?
EDIT: I tried several times and with changing nothing I now have the Read Flag choices and was able to set page only. I am still getting a Warning on the last item, but the values stuck... am now going to perform the backup and see how it goes.
Ahh... the selecting of the scatter file is the difference. If I load the scatter file first I have no Read Flag choices, if I leave it blank I do. The scatter file changes to EMMC and gets rid of the Read Flag choices.
EDIT: Also just realized I did not upgrade the firmware to 1.41 so am doing that now. (My original CATB15 came with 1.41, this is a replacement brand new out of box and it needed to be upgraded. Will see if that makes any difference.
EDIT: I upgraded firmware and ran it anyway. Was able to root the phone following the steps... Thanks for the guide.. Only thing I saw so far is I would not load the scatter file first in step 5.... as this removes the ability to set the Read Flag choices, although they get overwritten when you do load the scatter file in your screenshot as well.
Wedee said:
Thanks for the detailed guide!
When I am running the flash_tool two things happen...
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Can you upload the backup you made?
CAT B15 Dual-SIM Stock Firmware 1.041.0 NOT ROOTED
Hi everybody. I have just managed to backup my B15.
The phone is still NOT ROOTED , and the firmware version is EMEA_DS.1.041.0 .
As I am new to this forum, I am not allowed to post external links and the file size is beyond the allowed attachment size.
If someone is interested about the files please contact me.
hello friends, sorry for my bad English, I speak Spanish-
1.- thanks friend, because I was able to root my CAT B15 , all ok :fingers-crossed:
2.- I have my original files : BOOT.IMG , RECOVERY.IMG , if I want to put the factory - VERSION ORIGINAL (not root), as would do?
3.- if in the future tells me that an update is normally update or give me error?.
thanks
tedy_lv said:
Hi everybody. I have just managed to backup my B15.
The phone is still NOT ROOTED , and the firmware version is EMEA_DS.1.041.0 .
As I am new to this forum, I am not allowed to post external links and the file size is beyond the allowed attachment size.
If someone is interested about the files please contact me.
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Please send the link to my e-mail: mexus(at)abv.bg ( (at) = @) or PM me. I recommend uploading it to zippyshare.com (fast download, upload - you may have to archive it and split the archives - maxiumum upload size is 200MB per file)
cangrejon said:
hello friends, sorry for my bad English, I speak Spanish-
1.- thanks friend, because I was able to root my CAT B15 , all ok :fingers-crossed:
2.- I have my original files : BOOT.IMG , RECOVERY.IMG , if I want to put the factory - VERSION ORIGINAL (not root), as would do?
3.- if in the future tells me that an update is normally update or give me error?.
thanks
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1. Which method. Famaroot or the tested one?
2. If you want to put the factory version you must have a backup of a factory firmware. I'm waiting for factory (as I call them "virgin" firmwares)
3. You SOULD (not 100% guaranteed) be able to update after root IF you don't modify the build.prop, the framework and library files (in system) and the /system/apps folder. You can add files to system but DO NOT replace, modify system files! Do NOT integrate system app ugrades to system. I'll add the full list of files that SHOULD NOT be modified for the OTA updates to work - when I have time!
EDIT: Unrooted firmware added to second post. It's EMEA DS 1.1041.0. Thanks to Wedee. Please confirm if the firmware works (on DUAL SIM phone It may brick Single Sim)
friend all cat b15 is EMEA???? as if my cat b15 is EMEA?
thanks
cangrejon said:
friend all cat b15 is EMEA???? as if my cat b15 is EMEA?
thanks
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Go to Settings -> About phone and Check the build number:
If it Says EMEA_DS.1.1041.00 Than its EMEA region, Dual SIM and the version is 1.1041.0.
I don't know what are the other regions? Maybe there is an version for the Americas?
mexusbg said:
Please upload your phone backups and post links in this thread:
I. Flashing firmware with SP Flash Tool.
Check chapter I of previous post for tools link.
II. Flashing pretty much the same as step 7 of chapter I in first post. You load the scatter file and then load the files if they are not loaded (double click and pointing to the corresponding file).
I strongly recommend to do a full backup of the phone before flashing! (If you don't already have one)
You need to flash the following files: MBR, EBR1, UBOOT, RECOVERY, SEC_RO, LOGO, ANDROID (they must be ticked and correct files shoud be loaded).
DO NOT FLASH: PRELOADER, DSP_BL.
You don't need CACHE and USRDATA (if it's not your own backup)
II. Legend:
EMEA = Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Region Code)
DS = Dual Sim
SS = Single Sim
III. Firmware download links:
EMEA DS.1.041.0 Unrooted (Factory/Virgin/Stock) Thanks to Wedee (Untested) Should work. Please confirm!:
Original link (zip)
Mirror (I have removed the preloader and dsp_bl but haven't tested this backup):
Zippyshare Part1 (7zip)
Zippyshare Part2 (7zip)
EMEA DS 1.041 Unrooted (Factory/Virgin/Stock) Thanks to tedy_lv (Untested) Should work. Please confirm!:
Original link Zippyshare (rar)
EMEA DS.1.041.0 Rooted from my phone (TESTED):
Zippyshare PART 1 (7zip)
Zippyshare PART 2 (7zip)
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someone tested ???
thks
Method 1: just for ROOT (UNTESTED) - PLEASE CONFIRM IF IT WORKS:
I recommend doing a FULL backup before rooting. Check method 2 for backup details!
Install Framaroot. For more details see this thread.
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Confirmed working for the EU Dualsim version. Installed the APK, chose SuperSU and Boromir method. Rebooted and got root.
Citruspers said:
Confirmed working for the EU Dualsim version. Installed the APK, chose SuperSU and Boromir method. Rebooted and got root.
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Thank you! Have you check it with root checker from play store?
Odin is the saviour tool for all Samsung devices. The method for flashing by Odin differs from device to device.
This thread will give step by step instructions on how to flash a stock rom from Odin on the GT-I8262/I8260 :
A. Download Odin tools from here Mod edit: Link removed.-Dev-Host links are no longer allowed on XDA.
B. Download the stock rom from*www.samfirmware.com
Setting up Odin :
1. Make sure you have installed the necessary drivers for this device.
The drivers can be installed from within KIES or seperately .
2. Run Odin as administrator.
*3. Setting up the files is divided in two types depending on the firmware type :
a. If the firmware is a multi package file, put the files in the corresponding sections.ie. CSC file in CSC section, PDA file in PDA section.
b. If the firmware is a single package, add the single file in the*PDA section.
4. Now that Odin is setup, put the phone in download mode.
To do that, power off the phone and press 'home+power+volume down' buttons together.
Keep the buttons pressed till Download mide appears.
5. Now that Odin and the phone are setup, connect the phone to the device. Odin will detect the device and show something like 'com port (1)'
6. Flash the device.
7. The flash will take 5 minutes for a full flash on average
8. When the flashing is complete, DO NOT remove the device until Odin shows ' PASS '.
9. The device will reboot. Remove the device, go to recovery mode and do a factory/data reset.
That's it. Happy flashing ..!!
The title of this thread should be
HOW TO FLASH STOCK FIRMWARE
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Use odin GT-I8262 / I8260
tnx...bro..
qstar.inc said:
The title of this thread should be
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Yeah ur right xD
Win 7 x86 in Mac OSX Virtual Box VM
Hi, I'm trying to run the Odin with a Windows 7 x86 VM over Mac OSX. The VM has 2GB of RAM and still given to be the message "Program too big to fit in memory.".
I got this message due I'm trying to execute the EXE file by CMD because when I tryed by double clicking a CMD window opened and closed without any action.
Is there a Mac OSX software like Odin?
Thanks.
thanks bro
Hi, i have some doubts about this process:
1) Does flashing stock fw removes TWRP custom recovery? I wannt to put I8260 completely in factory condition...
2) does flashing stock fw increments flash counter?
Thaxnx a lot friends!
vvaibhavv said:
Odin is the saviour tool for all Samsung devices. The method for flashing by Odin differs from device to device.
This thread will give step by step instructions on how to flash a stock rom from Odin on the GT-I8262/I8260 :
A. Download Odin tools from here :* http://d-h.st/hSj
B. Download the stock rom from*www.samfirmware.com
Setting up Odin :
1. Make sure you have installed the necessary drivers for this device.
The drivers can be installed from within KIES or seperately .
2. Run Odin as administrator.
*3. Setting up the files is divided in two types depending on the firmware type :
a. If the firmware is a multi package file, put the files in the corresponding sections.ie. CSC file in CSC section, PDA file in PDA section.
b. If the firmware is a single package, add the single file in the*PDA section.
4. Now that Odin is setup, put the phone in download mode.
To do that, power off the phone and press 'home+power+volume down' buttons together.
Keep the buttons pressed till Download mide appears.
5. Now that Odin and the phone are setup, connect the phone to the device. Odin will detect the device and show something like 'com port (1)'
6. Flash the device.
7. The flash will take 5 minutes for a full flash on average
8. When the flashing is complete, DO NOT remove the device until Odin shows ' PASS '.
9. The device will reboot. Remove the device, go to recovery mode and do a factory/data reset.
That's it. Happy flashing ..!!
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Hey douche, got a link that doesn't go Str8 to porn?!
I have some questions regarding installing COSMIC ROM on galaxy core duos GT-I8262.
Is it necessary to flash Gapps.zip along with COSMIC. zip?
If Yes, which Gapps should I prefer?
I have Gapps.zip for Marshmallow version, shall I go with it? or else...
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Backstory
OK if you want to know a little backstory read this post.
This Post is Windows exclusive because it requires Odin and as the Website hosting JOdin (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2598203) is down i am unable to find a good substitute. Heimdall isn't working for me...
Disclaimer
This should not cause any dataloss but there is always a slight chance.
I am not responsible if anything goes wrong.
Device Compatibility
Here is a list of Devices which are confirmed to be fixed by this method. Theoretically it should work with every Samsung.
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500FN)
Please let me know if it also works for you (add your exact Device Name)
You will need:
Samsung Device Firmware type in exactly your device name, then select country/provider and download the newest version for you Android version
WinRAR of cours (on Windows)
SkipSoft Unified Android Toolkit
Samsung USB Driver (if you haven't them already)
and Odin
Instructions
1. Open the downloaded firmware .zip archive and extract the content. Then open the extracted .tar.md5 archive again with WinRAR and extract boot.img
2. Install SkipSoft Unified Android Toolkit
3. Copy the boot.img file to the INPUT folder in the installation path of the Toolkit
4. Start it and write 99 for Basic Android Toolkit (and wait for the Downloads to finish if you are using it the first time)
5. Type 8, enter, 2, enter, check if only the boot.img file is listend, then type yes
6. Copy the .tar file from the OUTPUT folder to a folder of your liking
7. Install the USB Drivers
8. Power down your Phone and hold the [VolumeDOWN + POWER + HOME] to enter Download Mode (to confirm press [VolumeUP])
9. Start Odin and Connect you Phone to you PC. If the Device is detected properly the Log box should say something similar to "<ID:0/004> Added!!"
10. press the AP button (formerly PDA) and choose the .tar file you created befor
11. Then press start. If Odin was successful in the left corder should be a green square saying passed
IF UNSUCCESFUL: try using a USB 2.0 usb port on you PC/Laptop if you have one. On PCs try using the motherboard ports on the back
If you get any errors please let me know.
Cannot Find INPUT and OUTPUT folder
I cannot locate INPUT and OUTPUT folders in c:\Unified_Android_Toolkit and confused. Stuck at this stage. Do I create the folder myself? Please advise. Thanks
AcharyaJeeS said:
I cannot locate INPUT and OUTPUT folders in c:\Unified_Android_Toolkit and confused. Stuck at this stage. Do I create the folder myself? Please advise. Thanks
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INPUT folder must be created and the OUPUT folder will be created by the tool
Please help!!!
Toby4213 said:
Backstory
OK if you want to know a little backstory read this post.
This Post is Windows exclusive because it requires Odin and as the Website hosting JOdin (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2598203) is down i am unable to find a good substitute. Heimdall isn't working for me...
Disclaimer
This should not cause any dataloss but there is always a slight chance.
I am not responsible if anything goes wrong.
Device Compatibility
Here is a list of Devices which are confirmed to be fixed by this method. Theoretically it should work with every Samsung.
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500FN)
Please let me know if it also works for you (add your exact Device Name)
You will need:
Samsung Device Firmware type in exactly your device name, then select country/provider and download the newest version for you Android version
WinRAR of cours (on Windows)
SkipSoft Unified Android Toolkit
Samsung USB Driver (if you haven't them already)
and Odin
Instructions
1. Open the downloaded firmware .zip archive and extract the content. Then open the extracted .tar.md5 archive again with WinRAR and extract boot.img
2. Install SkipSoft Unified Android Toolkit
3. Copy the boot.img file to the INPUT folder in the installation path of the Toolkit
4. Start it and write 99 for Basic Android Toolkit (and wait for the Downloads to finish if you are using it the first time)
5. Type 8, enter, 2, enter, check if only the boot.img file is listend, then type yes
6. Copy the .tar file from the OUTPUT folder to a folder of your liking
7. Install the USB Drivers
8. Power down your Phone and hold the [VolumeDOWN + POWER + HOME] to enter Download Mode (to confirm press [VolumeUP])
9. Start Odin and Connect you Phone to you PC. If the Device is detected properly the Log box should say something similar to "<ID:0/004> Added!!"
10. press the AP button (formerly PDA) and choose the .tar file you created befor
11. Then press start. If Odin was successful in the left corder should be a green square saying passed
IF UNSUCCESFUL: try using a USB 2.0 usb port on you PC/Laptop if you have one. On PCs try using the motherboard ports on the back
If you get any errors please let me know.
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Hello.
I have this problem on a Galaxy J5 (SM-J500FN), but I can't download anything in download mode even with Odin, it fails every time. The phone gives a message reading MDM MODE CAN'T DOWNLOAD
Please help me how to fix this........
Thank you.
Thanks!!
Works perfectly on J5 2016 (SM J510FN).
I owe you, brooo!!