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Dont know the history. Just have i727 power ON, than AT&T animation - black screen 2 sec. than Samsung again.. all the time this process. Have flash with 2 firmwares but the same. have wipe data too. Does anyone know what is problem??
THANKS
Sounds like a soft brick
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Did you format system as well? And the dalvik cache?
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cale said:
Dont know the history. Just have i727 power ON, than AT&T animation - black screen 2 sec. than Samsung again.. all the time this process. Have flash with 2 firmwares but the same. have wipe data too. Does anyone know what is problem??
THANKS
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Get Odin, push stock rom pit then do the root again and flush custom rom that has kurnal in it.
Your problem is because the rom and kurnal right now don't match.
Second opsion is if u did nandroid back up, then in recovery just do restor and flash new custom rom with liens, no need for Odin and re root
What lol.... ? ...... i think he meant download odin. And the stock tar. Odin the stock tar. Then odin the cwm recovery tar. Then flash the super user zip in cwm. Then wipe data/cache and flash a custom rom. There a million and one diff reasons why u could be soft bricked.
Go here and follow all instructions exactly as written http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ9wNT21c_s&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Tar goes in the pda section of odin. And make sure to download 7zip the tar is inside the 7z file. So u need to decompress it first
thanks for help
so i try a milion solutions.only OTA-2.3.6-SGH-I727-UCLA3 power ON my phone. but baseband version is unknown no imei .. have try to flash modem but still the same. is this hardware problem?
cale said:
so i try a milion solutions.only OTA-2.3.6-SGH-I727-UCLA3 power ON my phone. but baseband version is unknown no imei .. have try to flash modem but still the same. is this hardware problem?
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Revert back completely to stock. All the files are in the dev section. Make sure you can get back to stock
With these phones, if it powers on, you can save it. No hardware problem
Non-bricked Skyrocket since 2-11-2012
Just a quick question to double check.. I rooted my atrix 2 and installed CWM and took backup of my phone thru it. So two questions:
1.} Now to install custom rom, what should i do? directly now download and install thru cwm or need to flash any other thing?
2.} I accedently changed my stock battery icon thru rom toolbox pro and when i restore my stock rom thru cwm it says md5 check failed.. What should i do?
To install a Custom Rom only need access to CWM Recovery, and follow the installation steps of the Rom you choose, as there are two forms, one is restored and the other is flashing, so you should read the instructions.
thanks buddy!
I did not use rsd or did not flash fast bootfiles, are these necessary for installing custom rom? I guess not i am trying custom roms now..
And what abt the second question?
Sedariya11 said:
thanks buddy!
I did not use rsd or did not flash fast bootfiles, are these necessary for installing custom rom? I guess not i am trying custom roms now..
And what abt the second question?
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No rsd and fastboot files are for flashing back to stock in the case of u messing up your phone (soft brick or bootloop)
Sedariya11 said:
thanks buddy!
I did not use rsd or did not flash fast bootfiles, are these necessary for installing custom rom? I guess not i am trying custom roms now..
And what abt the second question?
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for restoring. do a few things. first, make a backup right now and try to restore it right away. If that works, something went wrong with your old one. you can open up the nandroid.md5 file within the backup folder and delete everything, that will make it restore, but it could cause some issues if it really was broken. Or it could not even boot, but that is what the fxz is for.
If it also fails, most likely there is something wrong with your sdcard. that happened to me. try formatting it WITH THE PHONE (backup anything that you need to since it will be wiped). if it fails both times the backups are most likely fine, so just delete everything in the nandroid.md5 file and do it. Keep in mind it may still have issues so be familiar with the stock restoring process just in case.
As always, i don't take responsibility for anything that happens.
Dear all.
I know I messed up. I've been reading forum threads for months. So I thought nothing could go wrong. First flash compatible CWM, create nandroid backup, flash root.zip from recovery, boot into android, install any root explorer to copy the efs partition contents, backup EFS partition if any current app is compatibl with froyo, then back to recovery to install the rom, etc, etc. Piece of cake.
But I messed up. I should have Odin flashed the PDA file for my BK1 froyo rom locked by Movistar. But I could not find it after many unsuccesfull searches on Google and XDA and a few dozen links to megaupload, so I used a KB3 version instead. Being so close KB1 ad KB3 I believed it would work just to boot android and would probably exhibit erratic or bad begaviour on radios or side stuff I really did not care abour since I want that stock rom out of my phone.
Big mistake. Now I have a working recovery and a nandroid backup after that, but the rom will show the boot movistar logo then reboot. I cannot get to partially working android so I can proceed with the EFS backup with the supposedly newly aquired root access. Any suggestions to get that EFS backup from recovery?
I tried searching but looks like neither ADB or anything esoteric would help. I feel like the only way to go is just a working rom compatible with the CWM I have. So here is the question. Can I install another froyo rom with certainty it won't touch the EFS partition?
If so, I can proceed with the ROM flash, then backup EFS and move on. If not, Is there any other way to backup the EFS?
I believe CM11 installation saves EFS partition then restores it somehow. But I've seen too manny threads and cries regarding EFS, IMEI and basebands to let it go so easily.
Please, do not spank me too heavily if you manage to get better search results. I promise I used the search button a lot.
Thanks a lot!
[EDITED]: Better english and typo correction.
I just noticed there is an option on Odin 1.85 that apparently confirms my conclusions ("Phone EFS Clear" checkbox), but I cannot afford another mistake. If I am wrong the IMEI would be lost and the smartphone becomes an ipod.
Acording to this thread, I can flash any rom that does no repartition as CM does.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329937&highlight=efs
Am I understanding it right?
IMEI is stored in the EFS partition of your device and it is unique for each and every device. IMEI is important and so is the EFS partition on your phone. Whenever you flash any custom rom, the efs partition is never touched and is always present on the device unlike the SYSTEM and KERNEL partition which vary with firmwares.
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maksimus0021 gently provided me with KB3 rar file, but I still feel I am missing something. Wouldn't repartition in ODIN delete my EFS partition?
Just to give this thread closure.
I did not follow the instructions to reflash stock and only flahed the PDA from stock. EFS is not touched at all and my IMEI is still in place.
Just to give this thread closure.
I did not follow the instructions to reflash stock and only flahed the PDA from stock. EFS is not touched at all and my IMEI is still in place.
EFS Backup Restore tool for N900
-When you select backup - It will backup and make efs.img file onMyEFS_mm_dd-yyyy-hr-mm_Device IMEI folder on Int SD card, also it will create text file just to stamp time,date and device model while you created backup. Now move both file to safer place.
-When you needs to restore, put efs.img file (your backup) on root directory of Int SD card, run application and select to Restore. Once restore done, Reboot device.
Note : This application is not for just playing around, DON'T restore just to check/test application, Restore option must be used only when you really needs it.
Video guide
Download
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yahoo.dr.ketan.efsn7100
I needs to call again because we have seen now a days that some kernel causing change in EFS and you losing IMEI if you flash older ROM.
I have already explained this in details. Again explaining shortly
- Right now we have found a new base NE1 which used by VN ROM V14 and Stock ROM NF3 (and may be all ROM base now onwards)having kernel that causing some modification in your EFS folder. A modem which is built in with ROM is compatible to read this change and you won't have any issue till you are using ROM.
-In case you downgrade any other ROM then modem of that ROM won't able to read EFS modification and ultimately can't IMEi and you won't have readable IMEI and you won't able to connect to network.
-If samsung implement such changes then all upcoming ROM all will have scenario.
-Now suppose if you have Installed sucj new base and you want to flash other ROM, you have two options
1.Flash any other ROM and after this flash new modem (which is able to read EFS modification) - Remember you have to do with everytime you flash ROM
2.If you have EFS backup which you have made prior to flashing new base, then first flash any desired ROM and then restore EFS backup (which you have made prior to VN ROM V14) - This will remove EFS modification
After this again you are free to flash any ROM - you needs to do it once only
Above said tool have Backup as well restore option. Restore option needs efs.img format. So if you have made backup with any other tool and format is different from efs.img this tool can't restore it.
last one
one for me , for something big coming
Not a big/New but I think we needs this call. As I have seen many user still have not made EFS backup OR Made backup which is difficult to restore.
Hope this can be saviour.
Thanks dr.Ketan,this is really helpful but a little late for me
Btw, I did reinstalled K9 without removing any of the bloats and Kids mode is not FCying anymore neither the Recorder
dr.ketan said:
Not a big/New but I think we needs this call. As I have seen many user still have not made EFS backup OR Made backup which is difficult to restore.
Hope this can be saviour.
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but bro for now this is something big , even just now i saw a post about imei lost and most dont have efs backup
thanks d , your awsum
May be reason is I have posted this tool in theme and app section
If it was here then may be it would be better, anyway better late than never.
2 Question D.R
1. using your aroma install in the K1 - 9 Roms i made an EFS backup where is it stored ?
2. if no such backup is found and alas i found my self on VN-V14 how hopeful can i be in regards of breaking our of this NE1 anchor i unknowingly put on my phone
Check Int SD for MyEFS folder. If created on my rom it should be there. MyEFS /efs.img and also build.prop file will be there, which show you when you made it.
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Hi Doc
do we have to backup every time we install a new rom , or one solid backup from a good rom is enough ?
Not with every rom.
But if Samsung mess up something then pre and post mess.
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My teacher is better illustrated lecture
SM-N900 cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi
VN14.1 XXUDNE3 modem
If you are using this ROM;
Get started backup ROM legend vn14.1
install a new ROM (modem should be different)
Reinstall the backup legend
Enter recovery
Perform the wipe
re-install the same ROM
Before you install the ROM again I unfortunately did not improve collectively. I'd never use anymore xxudne3 modem.
edit: i am sorry bad english. google translate
THANK'S Dr.Ketan . you are the big man
Unknown Baseband
Hi there. I did not backup my EFS file since I started rooting and loading a custom rom. I so much would like to load an official rom again but the moment I flash it via odin, i get no signal, unknown baseband and IMEI is blank or Null. I think I am locked to NE3 or NE1 baseband using V14. Please help.
daatjie said:
Hi there. I did not backup my EFS file since I started rooting and loading a custom rom. I so much would like to load an official rom again but the moment I flash it via odin, i get no signal, unknown baseband and IMEI is blank or Null. I think I am locked to NE3 or NE1 baseband using V14. Please help.
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If you don't have made EFS backup prior to flashing VN14, you have only way is to flash NE1 baseband (that comes with VN14) every time you flash other ROM.
dr.ketan said:
If you don't have made EFS backup prior to flashing VN14, you have only way is to flash NE1 baseband (that comes with VN14) every time you flash other ROM.
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Thanks for your reply. Can I flash official firmware and then flash NE1 modem separately via ODIN or CWM?
daatjie said:
Thanks for your reply. Can I flash official firmware and then flash NE1 modem separately via ODIN or CWM?
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yeah sure you can use it on stock ROM. Even you don't needs to use odin/CWM if you use this tool (just needs root)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727036
dr.ketan said:
yeah sure you can use it on stock ROM. Even you don't needs to use odin/CWM if you use this tool (just needs root)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727036
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ok, so I can flash N900XXUDNC1_N900OJVDNA3_XFA via odin which I wont have IMEI or Baseband. Then flash NE1 or NE3. Where can I get any of these modems and which one is best to use with official firmware?
Right now you don't have choice, have to use just one that comes with vn 14
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How do you unroot the GS3 and get back to stock unrooted? I am currently just stock rooted. I'm just done with flashing and don't want to worry about something happening to my phone while I'm rooted, and am sick of it not being able to take the VZW update on a daily basis. I understand there is an unroot in the superuser app, is it as simple as clicking that and it will unroot by itself? Is there more I need to do? Thanks for your help!
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Many ways to unroot, you could use SuperSU and select remove root, then uninstall the app then reboot or use universal unroot app from play store.
buhohitr said:
Many ways to unroot, you could use SuperSU and select remove root, then uninstall the app then reboot or use universal unroot app from play store.
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Thank you. Once you perform either or these methods, can you still root again in the future if you decide to?
I unrooted through SuperSU. Went to install the VZW update and it went into Teamwin Recovery. When it was trying to update the software and running all the checks, etc. I saw "checking for MD5 file...no MD5 file found." What is this and is this what is causing me to not be able to take the update? Am I supposed to still have Teamwin Recovery? How do I get rid of it? Root Checker said I'm unrooted now.
Where do I go from here? Thanks again!
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Flash this file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2795659
With this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
Then you're unrooted and up to date, but you'll erase all of your data. So backup all the pictures and music you want to keep.
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BadUsername said:
Flash this file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2795659
With this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
Then you're unrooted and up to date, but you'll erase all of your data. So backup all the pictures and music you want to keep.
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None of the links to the files have anything in them. Is there another way? Any other location to find these files?
irl5fan said:
None of the links to the files have anything in them. Is there another way? Any other location to find these files?
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You're right, try to search for it in Google. I didn't bookmark anything.
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irl5fan said:
I unrooted through SuperSU. Went to install the VZW update and it went into Teamwin Recovery. When it was trying to update the software and running all the checks, etc. I saw "checking for MD5 file...no MD5 file found." What is this and is this what is causing me to not be able to take the update? Am I supposed to still have Teamwin Recovery? How do I get rid of it? Root Checker said I'm unrooted now.
Where do I go from here? Thanks again!
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Dude.... You shouldn't be rooting if you don't know what TWRP is.... LMAO!
You need to flash stock recovery to take the OTA, you should of backed it up when you first flashed TeamWin to the device and it would of been a simple reflash through Flashify and it would of been good.
Now you need to download Odin (A PC flash tool) and reflash through that programme....
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LiamAtkins90 said:
Dude.... You shouldn't be rooting if you don't know what TWRP is.... LMAO!
You need to flash stock recovery to take the OTA, you should of backed it up when you first flashed TeamWin to the device and it would of been a simple reflash through Flashify and it would of been good.
Now you need to download Odin (A PC flash tool) and reflash through that programme....
When did I say I didn't know what TWRP is? So if I flash stock recovery will that get me where I want to be...stock unrooted and able to take OTA updates. I never did flash any custom roms or anything while I was rooted.
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irl5fan said:
When did I say I didn't know what TWRP is? So if I flash stock recovery will that get me where I want to be...stock unrooted and able to take OTA updates. I never did flash any custom roms or anything while I was rooted.
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Sorry, I realise my reply come of a little arsey, I will explain.
If you take the OTA in stock recovery it will go through, but as soon as you flash a custom recovery you give up the right to an OTA whilst on said recovery,
Instead you either:
1. Flash a custom ROM, and do updates with there ROM team.
2. Wait for stock ROM to come in a flashable zip for Custom Recoverys.
If you have root and stock recovery and take it, sometime it will go through, sometimes it won't.... Like Samsung Knox for example....
Sometimes it will take but as soon as you boot back up you will have no root.
If you OTA in Custom Recovery it will boot to TWRP and most likely abort straight away and bad things will ocure.
Mixed Partitions no ROM etc...
Now back to your question....
Yeah Stock non rooted you can take OTA (but in Samsung's case, they have a flash counter, that keeps track of system mods)
Best bet would be flash through Odin, to out-the-box firmware and take the OTA from there...to avoid any conflicts with the system.
I do apologise for my earlier post mate, write back if you got it upgraded.
LiamAtkins90 said:
Sorry, I realise my reply come of a little arsey, I will explain.
If you take the OTA in stock recovery it will go through, but as soon as you flash a custom recovery you give up the right to an OTA whilst on said recovery,
Instead you either:
1. Flash a custom ROM, and do updates with there ROM team.
2. Wait for stock ROM to come in a flashable zip for Custom Recoverys.
If you have root and stock recovery and take it, sometime it will go through, sometimes it won't.... Like Samsung Knox for example....
Sometimes it will take but as soon as you boot back up you will have no root.
If you OTA in Custom Recovery it will boot to TWRP and most likely abort straight away and bad things will ocure.
Mixed Partitions no ROM etc...
Now back to your question....
Yeah Stock non rooted you can take OTA (but in Samsung's case, they have a flash counter, that keeps track of system mods)
Best bet would be flash through Odin, to out-the-box firmware and take the OTA from there...to avoid any conflicts with the system.
I do apologise for my earlier post mate, write back if you got it upgraded.
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No problem. This has been a long drawn out process over the past few months, so forgive me for all the questions and details of events. This is where I'm at. When I started the unrooting process, as stated above, used triangle away to reset the counter and then I unrooted through SuperSU. According to root checker apps I am unrooted, but I believe my bootloader is still unlocked. And obviously still have TWRP. Phone Info: SCH-I535, Version 4.1.2, Baseband I535VRBMF1.
Given that info, do I still flash the stock firmware (from here?--->) (http://downloadandroidfiles.org/download-sch-i535-vzw-i535vrbmb1-1360821900-zip/) and then flash stock recovery? Does flashing stock firmware re-lock my bootloader? Thanks for your help.
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No problem. This has been a long drawn out process over the past few months, so forgive me for all the questions and details of events. This is where I'm at. When I started the unrooting process, as stated above, used triangle away to reset the counter and then I unrooted through SuperSU. According to root checker apps I am unrooted, but I believe my bootloader is still unlocked. And obviously still have TWRP. Phone Info: SCH-I535, Version 4.1.2, Baseband I535VRBMF1.
Given that info, do I still flash the stock firmware (from here?--->) (http://downloadandroidfiles.org/download-sch-i535-vzw-i535vrbmb1-1360821900-zip/) and then flash stock recovery? Does flashing stock firmware re-lock my bootloader? Thanks for your help.
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So you used Triangle Away to clear the flash counter?
Great, so the only thing you need now is the stock recovery image for your device,
I would say just flash the stock recovery image through Odin, but their is that many models
with different numbers, it would be easier flashing 4.1.2 firmware again through Odin.
In future bud if your gonna be messing with ROMs and Recovery files I recommend this:
Flash recovery with this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner.flashify&hl=en_GB
(Backup Stock Recovery 1st)
Backup Stock EVERYTHING, Boot, System, EFS, Data etc in Recovery of choice.
Move backup to computer or cloud storage.
Then all you need to do to go back is triangle away, restore stock backup, restore stock recovery, unroot through SuperSU.
And the OTA should work.
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LiamAtkins90 said:
So you used Triangle Away to clear the flash counter?
Great, so the only thing you need now is the stock recovery image for your device,
I would say just flash the stock recovery image through Odin, but their is that many models
with different numbers, it would be easier flashing 4.1.2 firmware again through Odin.
In future bud if your gonna be messing with ROMs and Recovery files I recommend this:
Flash recovery with this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner.flashify&hl=en_GB
(Backup Stock Recovery 1st)
Backup Stock EVERYTHING, Boot, System, EFS, Data etc in Recovery of choice.
Move backup to computer or cloud storage.
Then all you need to do to go back is triangle away, restore stock backup, restore stock recovery, unroot through SuperSU.
And the OTA should work.
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I just want to clarify before I go ahead and do anything and get myself into a pickle. Are you saying to flash 4.1.2 firmware instead of stock recovery? Or am I still flashing both of them? If so, which order? Does that link I posted look like it is the correct firmware to you? Also, I have an older version of Odin on my computer, does that matter or should I get the newer one first?
irl5fan said:
I just want to clarify before I go ahead and do anything and get myself into a pickle. Are you saying to flash 4.1.2 firmware instead of stock recovery? Or am I still flashing both of them? If so, which order? Does that link I posted look like it is the correct firmware to you? Also, I have an older version of Odin on my computer, does that matter or should I get the newer one first?
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Stock recovery is in the firmware file mate, when you flash the firmware it flashes the recovery, clears internal SD card (move pictures, videos, music to PC) & Radio, Modem, EFS basically everything on the phone gets flashed to how it is when you buy it from a store. Whats your model number?
And no it shouldn't matter, I've never seen any issues rise with using older Odin Programmes.
Do you have experience using Odin?
If not:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/guide-odin-flash-guide-t1671969
That guide covers how to use it, where to place the firmware file etc.
Any questions just ask
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LiamAtkins90 said:
Stock recovery is in the firmware file mate, when you flash the firmware it flashes the recovery, clears internal SD card (move pictures, videos, music to PC) & Radio, Modem, EFS basically everything on the phone gets flashed to how it is when you buy it from a store. Whats your model number?
And no it shouldn't matter, I've never seen any issues rise with using older Odin Programmes.
Do you have experience using Odin?
If not:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/guide-odin-flash-guide-t1671969
That guide covers how to use it, where to place the firmware file etc.
Any questions just ask
Sent From V500
Using XDA App
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My model number is SCH-I535. I have used Odin before, but I'll take a look at the guide just to make sure. Thanks for your help!
LiamAtkins90 said:
Stock recovery is in the firmware file mate, when you flash the firmware it flashes the recovery, clears internal SD card (move pictures, videos, music to PC) & Radio, Modem, EFS basically everything on the phone gets flashed to how it is when you buy it from a store. Whats your model number?
And no it shouldn't matter, I've never seen any issues rise with using older Odin Programmes.
Do you have experience using Odin?
If not:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/guide-odin-flash-guide-t1671969
That guide covers how to use it, where to place the firmware file etc.
Any questions just ask
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Using XDA App
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I just wanted to say thanks for helping out someone in our forums with the VZW variant, I was going to chime in but I see you had things under control. It's just odd to see so many people in our forums who don't have the version we have
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ShapesBlue said:
I just wanted to say thanks for helping out someone in our forums with the VZW variant, I was going to chime in but I see you had things under control. It's just odd to see so many people in our forums who don't have the version we have
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No problem, glad I can help.
Verizon edition Models tend to get overlooked as oppose to International variants which is a shame, I think both should get equal recognition. Not just Sammy Verizon, most Verizon models and also Google Play Edition Model Phones/Tablets get pushed aside.... Crying shame.
LiamAtkins90 said:
Stock recovery is in the firmware file mate, when you flash the firmware it flashes the recovery, clears internal SD card (move pictures, videos, music to PC) & Radio, Modem, EFS basically everything on the phone gets flashed to how it is when you buy it from a store. Whats your model number?
And no it shouldn't matter, I've never seen any issues rise with using older Odin Programmes.
Do you have experience using Odin?
If not:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/guide-odin-flash-guide-t1671969
That guide covers how to use it, where to place the firmware file etc.
Any questions just ask
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Using XDA App
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Everything worked out great, flashed the stock firmware and was able to take the OTA. Thank you so much for your help, it's greatly appreciated!