Xoom 2 ME(mz608), please do not update yet, you can help to unbrick devices - Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

If anyone happens to get the upgrade message via ota, please do not upgrade yet.
If you can get the update via motocast, there is a posibility you can extract the flash files and help some people to unbrick there xoom.
If you can get the update via motocast, please use process monitor to track what the update downloads or unpacks.
With some luck we can have the update files.
Feel free to drop me a pm if you want to help.

yelti said:
If anyone happens to get the upgrade message via ota, please do not upgrade yet.
If you can get the update via motocast, there is a posibility you can extract the flash files and help some people to unbrick there xoom.
If you can get the update via motocast, please use process monitor to track what the update downloads or unpacks.
With some luck we can have the update files.
Feel free to drop me a pm if you want to help.
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¿Can u explain a little further how to find destination path?
I've found deviceupdate process running when i check 4 updates.
Thx

sobge said:
¿Can u explain a little further how to find destination path?
I've found deviceupdate process running when i check 4 updates.
Thx
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Hi
Thanks for responding in the first place.
First can you check with motocast(on your computer) if it see's the update.
If so please install Process monitor.
Next launch process monitor, then launch the setup until it would actually uprade your device.
Next save the trace. From this trace you can find out which files (temp files)the setup creates and hopefully extract the update or fasboot files.
If you have root on your phone you can open a terminal and do a "find / -name *.zip" and post the results here.
Probably there will be something like ota.zip on your device.
I think It will be in /cache or /misc I guess.
Next you can copy this file to your mass storage and after that to your computer.
If you could upload that file to somewhere and post a link that should be great.
Please also post which version of the MZ608 you have(via about) you should find something like the following things:
1.6.0M-272.12_MZ608_p2HW_BlurRegion02 latam
Thanks in advance

yelti said:
Hi
Thanks for responding in the first place.
First can you check with motocast(on your computer) if it see's the update.
If so please install Process monitor.
Next launch process monitor, then launch the setup until it would actually uprade your device.
Next save the trace. From this trace you can find out which files (temp files)the setup creates and hopefully extract the update or fasboot files.
If you have root on your phone you can open a terminal and do a "find / -name *.zip" and post the results here.
Probably there will be something like ota.zip on your device.
I think It will be in /cache or /misc I guess.
Next you can copy this file to your mass storage and after that to your computer.
If you could upload that file to somewhere and post a link that should be great.
Please also post which version of the MZ608 you have(via about) you should find something like the following things:
1.6.0M-272.12_MZ608_p2HW_BlurRegion02 latam
Thanks in advance
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0.268.4.MZ607.NonEFIgsRetail.en.EU emm thats mine, no mz608 i guess
but maybe this can help you
http://www.droidevelopers.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=1448
http://www.droidevelopers.com/downloads.php?do=cat&id=130

sobge said:
0.268.4.MZ607.NonEFIgsRetail.en.EU emm thats mine, no mz608 i guess
but maybe this can help you
http://www.droidevelopers.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=1448
http://www.droidevelopers.com/downloads.php?do=cat&id=130
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Indeed your's is the wrong model.
I have found this also yesterday.
I was able to unbrick mine .
Thanks for all help

yelti said:
Indeed your's is the wrong model.
I have found this also yesterday.
I was able to unbrick mine .
Thanks for all help
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You are welcome for sure and congrats!! :good:

Related

Need help in testing

hey
I recently created an application called Android Recovery Manager
The version on the other thread is V1.0.
My sensation has been stolen, so for the moment I can't test future updates for the application, and I don't wanna give up on developing it...
I had plans for the next releases, and it really took me lots of efforts to finish it, so I'd like to know if anybody is interested in testing?
The update is ready for testing anyway
Tell me what you think
Thanks!
I am assuming from the name of the app you must be rooted and more than likely have Clockwork Mod Recovery on your device as well correct?
T-Macgnolia said:
I am assuming from the name of the app you must be rooted and more than likely have Clockwork Mod Recovery on your device as well correct?
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Not at all, you only need S-Off
The application manages your recoveries, it can flash any recovery you want.
You can either install a recovery image from your computer locally, or let the program download a recovery for you from the always up-to-date list of recoveries.
You can check the other post for screenshots and more info
Anybody?
10 char.
I don't mind testing it out for you.
x Taz x said:
I don't mind testing it out for you.
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Thank You
So here is the download link.
Please extract the "RecoveryManager.exe" before using it as there will be files generated next to it.
So, I'll need you to install any recovery (Stock or Custom) and send me the log file when it has finished (You'll find an XML file in the Log folder in the same place as the application)
I hope I'm not asking a lot
Thanks
The application has been downloaded 2 times, can anybody tell me the results please?
test version
Downloaded two recovery files for the XE and flashed the CWM 5020 again on my device.
Rebooted into OS, no problems sofar.
The programm is selfexplaining and you can stop before flashing and think things over.
When I restart the programm and want to search for an recovery file on my HDD its going to the last folder I was using before,
thats OK
sparkienl said:
Downloaded two recovery files for the XE and flashed the CWM 5020 again on my device.
Rebooted into OS, no problems sofar.
The programm is selfexplaining and you can stop before flashing and think things over.
When I restart the programm and want to search for an recovery file on my HDD its going to the last folder I was using before,
thats OK
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Thank you
What version do you like more? This one or the other one?
and btw, can you send me the files in the "Logs" folder please?
xml file
Here is the file as attachment, I removed my nr
I can't tell you in the moment which one is nicer/better, maybe you can tell us what the speed increase/decrease is

[Q] Downgrade from 8.6.6.23 to 8.6.6.19 or 8.6.6.15

Any way to downgrade?
Serial No. BAOKAS...., SBKv3, Model TF101G
Other tutorials in the forum are outdated.
Thx a lot.
Found a way, so it's solved.
why you want downgrade?
Furzbirre said:
Found a way, so it's solved.
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Post a link? Thanks
Maybe they fixed the root exploit in the new ota and he just got hes tf??
Sent from my tf Enigmatic V1 Alpha 1.59Ghz Panda.test
Furzbirre said:
Found a way, so it's solved.
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Tell us please.
Would like to know also - why keep secret ?
Furzbirre said:
Found a way, so it's solved.
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Can you share some link or explanation, please??
LuisMiguelVD said:
Can you share some link or explanation, please??
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Try here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20468602&postcount=43
Thanks, I'm trying this immediatly !
Furzbirre said:
Found a way, so it's solved.
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Hey Furzbirre,
I tried everything here - no luck. Could you please tell me what you exactly did?
I have a 8.6.6.23 / BA0 / TF101G (seems pretty the same version you have).
Thank you very much, Thomas
PS: What I tried already:
- downgrade with 8.6.6.19 version floating around on multiupload
- unzipped the epad...zip from the download
- put it on microsd, internal sd, renamed it to EP101_SDUPDATE.zip
- rebooted with vol-down/power, then vol-up: android update started
- yellow sign: no update possible - still 8.6.6.23
-> what have you done diffrently?
baseballfanz said:
Try here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20468602&postcount=43
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I try downgrade my TF101G serial BAO... and dont work. In recovery mode appears a yellow triangle when try load a EP101_SDUPDATE.zip
Nachoroot
Use Nachoroot, it works, no downgrade necessary
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427838
Hello,
I have the same TF101g than tsch with 8.6.6.23 ROM.
I used NachoRoot and I have successfully rooted my TF101G.
But now I don't know how to install ClockWork Mode ?
See the link in my signature for assistance with CWM.
in some thread i found this method: after you unzip file, you make name one copy of this file ""EP101_SDUPDATE"" then you make another copy of this same file and name ""WW_epad-user-8.6.6.19"" so on the end you have 2 same files with diferent names, now you copy this 2 files to micro sd card
and another copy 2 files to tablet sdcard, root folder
after going to recovery mode is installing with no problem, just done 2 days ago
and dont forget to remove this files after instalation and reboot
i hope is gonna work for you ether
Yeah, just don't bother putting them on the internal memory, it doesn't search the root of that drive, it checks the system/cache (I think) folder for official Asus updates, stick with keeping it on external memory, especially if unrooting because if you place these files on your internal and return it if someone else roots the device and finds these files it is a smoking gun that it has been rooted in the past. Just in case...keep it on your external (and that might have been my post you read that in, I have found that the EP101_SDUPDATE file is not even necessary )
luna_c666 said:
See the link in my signature for assistance with CWM.
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Yes thank you. I found the RecoveryInstaller.
All is ok now.
Regards.

[Q] FeiTeng H7100 - Root?

Hi all -
Has anyone been able to successfully root this device? Running JB 4.1.1, 1gb ram. I have tried many tools including bin4ry's root guide, to no avail. When using the bin4ry method, I get the elusive "mount: permission denied (are you root?) error." Let me know if you need any additional info from me to assist.
Thanks in advance!
Diamond05 said:
Hi all -
Has anyone been able to successfully root this device? Running JB 4.1.1, 1gb ram. I have tried many tools including bin4ry's root guide, to no avail. When using the bin4ry method, I get the elusive "mount: permission denied (are you root?) error." Let me know if you need any additional info from me to assist.
Thanks in advance!
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Could you send me your original rom h7100 phone, I lost mine tried rooted.
Thank you very much, sorry my English
I'm desperate, I tried ROOT for Feiteng H7100 and it still fails. I tested with Unlock Root, SuperOneClick, TPSParkyroot, Root with Restore by Bin4ry v18 and none work, this is a great sadness.
Any solution please?
I bought this phone also few days ago and I have been trying to root it as well. What I found is the the system partition is read only and before it can be modified the permission need to be set to rw or read and write, the problem now is how to change the permission without already having root privilege., I have tried everything cannot mount system partition rw. I downloaded few apps from market with now luck. It will need re programming which won't be easy. I am now scared of bricking the phone so I have decided to leave it until more support become available. This is what you get with Chinese phones.
How is your storage working for you? I seems to have 1.6gb of internal storage which I cannot do anything with and getting message that storage is running out when installing new apps.
Sent from my H7100 using xda premium
androidia said:
I bought this phone also few days ago and I have been trying to root it as well. What I found is the the system partition is read only and before it can be modified the permission need to be set to rw or read and write, the problem now is how to change the permission without already having root privilege., I have tried everything cannot mount system partition rw. I downloaded few apps from market with now luck. It will need re programming which won't be easy. I am now scared of bricking the phone so I have decided to leave it until more support become available. This is what you get with Chinese phones.
How is your storage working for you? I seems to have 1.6gb of internal storage which I cannot do anything with and getting message that storage is running out when installing new apps.
Sent from my H7100 using xda premium
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Sometimes the error ""mount: permission denied (are you root?) error." is related to connection mode. Trying to root a motorola atrix tv, I've managed to root it changing "USB computer connection" mode to "Media device (MTP)". Maybe this procedure can help you. Please let us know if you have any success!
See ya!
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Diamond05 said:
Hi all -
Has anyone been able to successfully root this device? Running JB 4.1.1, 1gb ram. I have tried many tools including bin4ry's root guide, to no avail. When using the bin4ry method, I get the elusive "mount: permission denied (are you root?) error." Let me know if you need any additional info from me to assist.
Thanks in advance!
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Sometimes the error "mount: permission denied (are you root?) error." is related to connection mode. Trying to root a motorola atrix tv, I've managed to root it changing "USB computer connection" mode to "Media device (MTP)". Maybe this procedure can help you. Please let us know if you have any success!
See ya!
PS.: Did you have to install any drive to try rooting? Where can we find the drives?
rafobr said:
Sometimes the error ""mount: permission denied (are you root?) error." is related to connection mode. Trying to root a motorola atrix tv, I've managed to root it changing "USB computer connection" mode to "Media device (MTP)". Maybe this procedure can help you. Please let us know if you have any success!
See ya!
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Sometimes the error "mount: permission denied (are you root?) error." is related to connection mode. Trying to root a motorola atrix tv, I've managed to root it changing "USB computer connection" mode to "Media device (MTP)". Maybe this procedure can help you. Please let us know if you have any success!
See ya!
PS.: Did you have to install any drive to try rooting? Where can we find the drives?
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I used USB (MTP) mode for my still no luck. I will try a different usb cable tonight and let you know if l get any luck.
Sent from my H7100 using xda premium
No luck rooting the phone. Just tried another usb cable and all modes still getting "permission denied are rooted error".
Sent from my H7100 using xda premium
androidia said:
No luck rooting the phone. Just tried another usb cable and all modes still getting "permission denied are rooted error".
Sent from my H7100 using xda premium
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I too, please help.
Rooting instruction found for the phone
I found a detailed instruction on how to root this phone well unrootable MTK6577 phones and should work with this phone too but looked too complicated for me to follow, if any can try it. i found the instruction from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923764
you can download the pdf instruction from here:
http://www.4shared.com/office/wYfl9WpE/V2_Unsecured_bootimg_MT6575__7.html
if anyone manage to try this successfully please post result on here.
Just a question guys....
Your phone was bricked because root procedure didnt work ??
I have also a Feiteng H7100 1 GB received a few days,phone is fantastic for the price , although i could nt make GPS work till now and accessories are ****ty ...Your GPS was working ?
Regarding root process i am studying about creating my own recovery.img after reading all your posts after bricking it.
If somebody can help me create a backup factory image but i can help you all !
Till now all i achieved to do is create my own firmware info and scatter file. In general i face many problems when i try to read's phone memory...
I dont know if its a problem with steps i follow,stupid usb cable,drivers or my o/s win7 64bit.
I ll try at an other pc with windows xp ,to see if something changes...
Best regards,
Feiteng no root team
androidia said:
I found a detailed instruction on how to root this phone well unrootable MTK6577 phones and should work with this phone too but looked too complicated for me to follow, if any can try it. i found the instruction from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923764
you can download the pdf instruction from here:
http://www.4shared.com/office/wYfl9WpE/V2_Unsecured_bootimg_MT6575__7.html
if anyone manage to try this successfully please post result on here.
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Have you tried this, it worked for me rooting x710d, and it should work for all mtk6577 phones.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuTgAS-VBm4&list=FLayJxZG3HYwssSVeobT09-Q&index=4
Try GPS fix from market. My GPS works great. Occasionally l get drop connection..
Sent from my H7100 using xda premium
WCDMA 3g 850/1900?
Does this phone support WCDMA 3g 850/1900 ?
brotherman38 said:
Does this phone support WCDMA 3g 850/1900 ?
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Yes
Sent from my H7100 using xda premium
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brotherman38 said:
Have you tried this, it worked for me rooting x710d, and it should work for all mtk6577 phones.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuTgAS-VBm4&list=FLayJxZG3HYwssSVeobT09-Q&index=4
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I have tried this method as well. This phone is different... we need to make change permission to system directory..
Sent from my H7100 using xda premium
Whao phone finally rooted!!!!! But l lost my Google play store now longer works
Sent from my H7100 using xda premium
Google play store is fixed...
Sent from my H7100 using xda premium
androidia said:
Whao phone finally rooted!!!!! But l lost my Google play store now longer works
Sent from my H7100 using xda premium
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Bro,
Appreciate if you can guide me how to root the phone.
Thanks in advance.
olufsen said:
Bro,
Appreciate if you can guide me how to root the phone.
Thanks in advance.
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I rooted the phone following the instruction i posted on few days ago, but it is simple process but long winded. I think the best thing to do is use my new boot.img that i created using the instruction, as long as your phone is Feiteng H7100 it should work, that will save you a lot of time, if you want to create one yourself then refer to my earlier post.
if you want you my boot.img the link for it is below:
http://www.4shared.com/zip/m9GUMMt4/New_boot.html
Since rooting the phone i have a back up copy of the stock rom now so if anything goes wrong l can upload it for you.
instruction how to use my boot.img are below:
1. Install usb driver for your phone depending on your operating system, when the phone is plug in to your computer your phone must show as Android adb device in Device Manager thats the only way to know that your usb driver is installed sucessfully.
2. Download MTK flash tool download link is on the instruction posted few days again.
3. Download and extract boot.img to a folder, there will be 2 files, boot file and MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc,
4. Load MTK flash tool and click on scatter-loading button, navigate to folder in point 3, and click on MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc to load, and make sure the only thing that is selected is boot.img and the directory of the boot file is showing as the folder in point 3.
5. Turn of the phone and take battery out, and plug phone to you computer with a usb cable, press Download button, and wait, once the Mtk flash tool has picked up your phone quickly insert you battery, then the phone will be flashed with the new boot.img. once this done the phone is really to be rooted.
6. Turn the phone back on and it should boot as nornal, then plug the phone back to your computer and select MTP mode for usb then root the phone with Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18, if dont already have it, google it, the phone should root without error. Good luck
Hope that helps
gt-h7100 backup.
Hi! I got all the files to try rooting my h7100,i got drivers installed ok and ckecked them doing the memory test with flashtool.
But ,how do i backup my original ROM ? Scatter is loaded and i have to click on read back .At first a lot of lines appears for previous ROM backup´s ,and they are marked, i suppose i have to unckeck all of them and create my new one by clicking ADD .Do i have to copy line by line the content of scatter or just create one ROM line and set the lengt to a certain number?
or Just load scatter and press download? .......I dont want to do it until im sure.
Edit : I did it !! I pressed download and i have a new rom (20121215SXlogo_e1901_v77_ht_s8) in my phone ,now im root but didnt make the backup.....
Note: Where is the link to the create your boot.img instructions you refered in the post? I cant find it
Any method to grow from 512mb rom for apps to 2.5gb ?
juanrra242 said:
Hi! I got all the files to try rooting my h7100,i got drivers installed ok and ckecked them doing the memory test with flashtool.
But ,how do i backup my original ROM ? Scatter is loaded and i have to click on read back .At first a lot of lines appears for previous ROM backup´s ,and they are marked, i suppose i have to unckeck all of them and create my new one by clicking ADD .Do i have to copy line by line the content of scatter or just create one ROM line and set the lengt to a certain number?
or Just load scatter and press download? .......I dont want to do it until im sure.
Edit : I did it !! I pressed download and i have a new rom (20121215SXlogo_e1901_v77_ht_s8) in my phone ,now im root but didnt make the backup.....
Note: Where is the link to the create your boot.img instructions you refered in the post? I cant find it
Any method to grow from 512mb rom for apps to 2.5gb ?
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Doing the read back does not root your phone its just part of the process. You will need to carry on following the instructions on the pdf file l post ealier. You will not be able to back up your stock rom until phone is properly rooted, there is a tool you need to download to do it, if you refer to the xda forum link on my post few days ago the link to the tool is on there. There is a way of changing the storage size but it's too risky so I have decided to use link2sd app instead from the market it as efficient. There are a lot of information on the forum link a posted few days ago you can check it out. You need to download android kitchen app and cygin app link are on the pdf file. Let me know if you need any more help. Good luck.
Sent from my H7100 using xda premium

[DOWNLOAD] SM-T337A Lollipop Firmware FINALLY Available For Download

I managed to pull some files together including the .pit file from my now working tablet and make a fully working 4 file firmware and combo (all in one) firmware that CAN be flashed with Odin. I have tested it on my device and it does work. Since I know people are searching EVERYWHERE for this, I have released a download link for these files below.
Please, feel free to re-post this anywhere, just be sure to credit me.
DISCLAIMER (Obviously): I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR DEVICE AFTER FLASHING. KEEP IN MIND THAT ANYTHING CAN GO WRONG, EVEN IF YOU'RE FLASHING FIRMWARE THAT IS MADE FOR YOUR DEVICE. THE FIRMWARE AVAILABLE BELOW HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED, ENGINEERED, OR EDITED IN ANY WAY TO CHANGE THE FUNCTIONALITY OF YOUR DEVICE. IF YOUR DEVICE BRICKS AFTER FLASHING, IT'S ALL ON YOU.
Flashing instructions:
But first, the requirements:
1) SM-T337A, Obviously, but seriously, I can't stress how important it is that you check that your model number is matched with the model number in this thread before flashing anything.
2) A Windows pc (NOT A VIRTUAL MACHINE! Using a VM to flash your device has a high chance to hard-brick your tab, and make sure your computer is running Windows XP or newer.)
3) Your device's USB transfer/charging cable
4) A Brain (Obviously)
Now then, the actual steps (4 File Firmware):
1) Boot your tab into download mode (Shut the device down completely, then hold down the power, volume down, and home button at the same time until a warning message appears)
2) Download and open Odin on your pc
3) Grab the USB charging cable and plug your tab into your pc
4) If Odin does not show your device in the list (It will display an "Added" message if the device is detected) download the Samsung USB Drivers for Mobile Phones and install it to your pc. You may need to/and it is recommended to restart your computer after installing the drivers.
5) Extract the zip file you downloaded containing the firmware to your desktop or a memorable place on your computer.
6) If you wish to wipe your data and start from scratch, click on the 'PIT' tab and select the .pit file in the extracted folder. Then, click the 'OPTIONS' tab and select 'Re-Partition' and 'NAND Erase All'.
7) Insert the firmware files into Odin. Within Odin, for instance, Click on the 'BL' button, which is where the bootloader file goes. Select the extracted package that has 'BL' at the beginning, and vice versa.
Example:
BL: *directory*/BL_T337AUCU2BOH4...
AP: *directory*/AP_T337AUCU2BOH4...
CP: *directory*/CP_T337AUCU2BOH4...
CSC: *directory*/CSC_ ATT_T337AUCU2BOH4...
8) Once done, verify that you have correctly done all the steps above, click 'Start' in Odin and wait for Odin to output a "PASS" message before unplugging anything.
9) If you wish to flash the firmware, but keep your data, make sure that there is no .pit file in Odin, make sure that 'Re-Partition' and 'NAND Erase All' are unchecked, and make sure that there is no file inserted under the 'CSC' row.
Tutorial (Combo Firmware)
1) Boot your tab into download mode (Shut the device down completely, then hold down the power, volume down, and home button at the same time until a warning message appears)
2) Download and open Odin on your pc
3) Grab the USB charging cable and plug your tab into your pc
4) If Odin does not show your device in the list (It will display an "Added" message if the device is detected) download the Samsung USB Drivers for Mobile Phones and install it to your pc. You may need to/and it is recommended to restart your computer after installing the drivers.
5) Extract the zip file you downloaded containing the firmware to your desktop or a memorable place on your computer.
6) Within Odin, Select 'AP' and browse to the directory where you extracted the firmware, and select the .tar package in the directory. There should be nothing else under the other tabs, only 'AP' should have a firmware package in it.
7) Flashing this package (unless you perform the "Developers Tip" at the end of this thread) will wipe all of your data, so be sure that the proper .pit file that came with the firmware package is selected under the 'PIT' tab in Odin and make sure that 'Re-Partition' and 'NAND Erase All' are checked in Odin to ensure a complete wipe of all personal data on the device. If you perform the developers tip at the end of the thread, simply insert the new package you created under 'AP', make sure there is no .pit file under the PIT slot, and make sure that 'Re-Partition' and 'NAND Erase All' are unchecked in Odin.
8) Once done, verify that everything is set and ready-to-go, then click 'Start' and wait for Odin to output a "PASS" message before unplugging anything.
9) Enjoy!
WARNING: If you are seeing sites that charge you money for the files, DO NOT BUY IT. They are scams and I HIGHLY SUGGEST AVOIDING THESE SITES. I didn't have to buy anything. If you do buy the firmware from these scam sites, and your device becomes bricked or messed up in some way, don't say I didn't warn you.
4 File Firmware Download: https://mega.nz/#!n8Q3VIIS!OComhygeI5SL5R6n0EXEfiYMBtVn_aOAIcUuLgmYs-k
Combo Firmware Download: https://mega.nz/#!69oEwbBR!vBtHQnrdwAfdZB3iPeGb99Yp7W79efTQr7t6FZXrzIo
Odin 3.12 Download: https://mega.nz/#!KsZiHKTb!aEHdQgO7JAQeUwdJWqS0xoR3lyJH4ieJ6qTbVKce8Zk
If the link doesn't work or goes down for some reason or if you were confused by my instructions in any way, please let me know.
Developers Tip: If you want to flash firmware without wiping your data, make sure there is no pit file selected under the PIT tab in Odin, then extract your firmware package (extract everything into a separate folder for combo firmware, extract the CSC package for 4 file downloads) and remove cache.img.ext4 then repack as a .tar file. Applies to both combo and 4 file firmware packages. In 4 file packages, cache.img.ext4 is in the CSC file. However, in some cases this may put your device in a bootloop. If you wish to do this on an older device and the cache file doesn't have the .ext4 extension at the end, don't worry, it'll work the same way.
Now that you have the firmware, WHY NOT ROOT IT? Check out my thread on how to do so here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/root-how-to-root-sm-t337a-supersu-t3553848
Cheers!
Does anyone know the process for extracting the files like this from an OTA update? I have some files I would like to extract from another OTA. Thank you
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dkmac said:
Does anyone know the process for extracting the files like this from an OTA update? I have some files I would like to extract from another OTA. Thank you
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I'll be honest and say its not easy. Making this firmware took me about 3 months. OTA update files are very different from actual Odin firmware files. If you want to extract the files from an OTA update, I just used 7Zip and went from there.
Lollipop 5.1.1 Root for SM-T337A
@KingOfTheNet - Great stuff. There are definitely some shady sites out there offering firmware for the T337A so thank you.
Not to be greedy but any recommendations on rooting 5.1.1 on SM-T337A. I am trying to remove all of the Samsung and AT&T bloatware and get my Tab 4 running lean and mean. I am pretty sure I went with your firmware - my build number is listed as LMY47X.T337AUC2BOH4.
Appreciate the support.
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@KingOfTheNet - Great stuff. There are definitely some shady sites out there offering firmware for the T337A so thank you.
Not to be greedy but any recommendations on rooting 5.1.1 on SM-T337A. I am trying to remove all of the Samsung and AT&T bloatware and get my Tab 4 running lean and mean. I am pretty sure I went with your firmware - my build number is listed as LMY47X.T337AUC2BOH4.
Appreciate the support.
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Your welcome bro, happy to help! I have actually rooted my tab with SuperSU, fully working. The only thing is its temporary, and I avoid rebooting or shutting the device down at all because it's a system-less SuperSU (meaning temporary). I'll make a thread on how to achieve root on this tab later tomorrow when I get home from work, unless someone replies to this before I do (It's late where I'm at).
Cheers!
18Echo said:
@KingOfTheNet - Great stuff. There are definitely some shady sites out there offering firmware for the T337A so thank you.
Not to be greedy but any recommendations on rooting 5.1.1 on SM-T337A. I am trying to remove all of the Samsung and AT&T bloatware and get my Tab 4 running lean and mean. I am pretty sure I went with your firmware - my build number is listed as LMY47X.T337AUC2BOH4.
Appreciate the support.
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Just made a thread for it here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/root-how-to-root-sm-t337a-supersu-t3553848
Cheers!
Hello! ... First of all, thank you for all your hard work! But unfortunately that firmware does not seem to work for me. I'm a little newbie, so I'd appreciate if someone could explain the steps to follow specifically with Odin, as a tutorial or something ... so that I can distinguish what I'm doing wrong.
I uploaded a short video so you can see what I mean... If you could take the time to watch it and tell me what I'm doing wrong, that would be awesome.
Here it is: youtu.be/9JsLVJ-xHMA (I cannot post direct link since I'm new user)
I've downloaded some files with name ATT_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4.zip (1.19gb) put by poorusernamebychoice and their tar.md5 file is gone 404.
Now i need some help here, this zip contains:
AP_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
BL_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
CP_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
CSC_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
MILLETLTE_USA_ATT.pit
This is big file so now I'm stuck what to do or i start a fresh download from above links.
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darkcrazy75 said:
Hello! ... First of all, thank you for all your hard work! But unfortunately that firmware does not seem to work for me. I'm a little newbie, so I'd appreciate if someone could explain the steps to follow specifically with Odin, as a tutorial or something ... so that I can distinguish what I'm doing wrong.
I uploaded a short video so you can see what I mean... If you could take the time to watch it and tell me what I'm doing wrong, that would be awesome.
Here it is: youtu.be/9JsLVJ-xHMA (I cannot post direct link since I'm new user)
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Sorry for the late responce, my internet has been down for a while now (2 weeks). I'll watch the video later today and edit this post with an explainatio n.
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I've downloaded some files with name ATT_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4.zip (1.19gb) put by poorusernamebychoice and their tar.md5 file is gone 404.
Now i need some help here, this zip contains:
AP_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
BL_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
CP_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
CSC_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
MILLETLTE_USA_ATT.pit
This is big file so now I'm stuck what to do or i start a fresh download from above links.
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Do you mean you need to re-download the files or you need help with flashing them? Dl links are at the middle of the thread.
KingOfTheNet said:
Do you mean you need to re-download the files or you need help with flashing them? Dl links are at the middle of the thread.
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I hve these files i wrote above. So if they're working, i just need procedure
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_SAM11_ said:
I hve these files i wrote above. So if they're working, i just need procedure
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It's actually very easy, that's why I didn't put any instructions in the thread, I just assumed people knew how to do it by now. But I'm happy to provide instructions to those people who don't know how. Instead of posting said instructions right here, I'll update the thread with instructions.
Cheers!
KingOfTheNet said:
It's actually very easy, that's why I didn't put any instructions in the thread, I just assumed people knew how to do it by now. But I'm happy to provide instructions to those people who don't know how. Instead of posting said instructions right here, I'll update the thread with instructions.
Cheers!
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That means alot after my last reply, i had been trying to flash with odin but i dnt kno why tablet isn't connecting laptop while other phones are. Not evn on media mode. So I'm downloading ota update.zip
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That means alot after my last reply, i had been trying to flash with odin but i dnt kno why tablet isn't connecting laptop while other phones are. Not evn on media mode. So I'm downloading ota update.zip
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This might take me a while, I can't edit the thread (kinda odd). I've gotta talk to admin about it but I'll try to get instructions up for ya asap (unless someone replies to you with instructions before I do).
Update: I managed updating to 5.1.1 update. Now i just need January update and root the device. I just need January zip update ota if u can manage me getting that please
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Update: I managed updating to 5.1.1 update. Now i just need January update and root the device. I just need January zip update ota if u can manage me getting that please
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I believe I have the file stored somewhere on my hard drive, I'll look and pm you a link if I can find it.
Cheers!
KingOfTheNet said:
I believe I have the file stored somewhere on my hard drive, I'll look and pm you a link if I can find it.
Cheers!
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Sure Thanks for much help
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Guys no lollipop update for tab4 t230 ?
tab4map4 said:
Guys no lollipop update for tab4 t230 ?
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No, this thread is for the Tab 4 8.0 AT&T. Please make sure you consult the relevant forums for your device model as doing anything meant to be done on different devices can be catastrophic.
Cheers!
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Sure Thanks for much help
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Finally got the instructions up. You can check the very beginning of the thread for instructions on flashing. Just remember, I will not be held responsible if your device is bricked after the matter.
Cheers!

Can someone please save the 10.5.8.IN55CB OTA from T-mobile before updating?

Since T-mobile hasn't posted it, I'm surprised no one has saved off the update for others to download. If anyone gets the notification that the update is available PLEASE save it (plug it into your PC and select file transfer) off the device and provide a link to help the rest of us out.
Much appreciated.
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Since T-mobile hasn't posted it, I'm surprised no one has saved off the update for others to download. If anyone gets the notification that the update is available PLEASE save it (plug it into your PC and select file transfer) off the device and provide a link to help the rest of us out.
Much appreciated.
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Hey there!
I haven't downloaded it yet but I did receive the notification. How would I able to save the downloaded OTA on my phone? I never thought to do this, to tell you the truth.
Thanks.
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sameog said:
Hey there!
I haven't downloaded it yet but I did receive the notification. How would I able to save the downloaded OTA on my phone? I never thought to do this, to tell you the truth.
Thanks.
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I forgot to add this: Where in the internal storage would/should I look? I need to back up my phone anyways, therefore, this is a perfect opportunity.
Thanks.
After it downloads you should be able to say "wait to install later." It should be around 360MB I hear. If you have an app that shows file sizes it should locate this as a large file on your device. Like Free Cleaner and File Manager, from the PlayStore, if you go under Memory, go under large files, it should show you the location. Then go there and zip it up and save to another directory like Download. And then upload to Mega.nz or another file sharing site. Thank you for helping!!!
i needed the TMobile modem if one of you guys could share that it would help
i am uploading it right now. I am in desperate need of a persist.img from tmobile device. some how I managed to delete my only copy and my backup to the cloud I guess never was completed. if you could do this for me I would be ever so grateful. ill have the update in about 10 min
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After it downloads you should be able to say "wait to install later." It should be around 360MB I hear. If you have an app that shows file sizes it should locate this as a large file on your device. Like Free Cleaner and File Manager, from the PlayStore, if you go under Memory, go under large files, it should show you the location. Then go there and zip it up and save to another directory like Download. And then upload to Mega.nz or another file sharing site. Thank you for helping!!!
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Quick update: My phone keeps rebooting after downloading the update and lands back into the tmobile splash screen and into the home screen.
What am I doing wrong? Reason being this is that I'm trying to preserve this OTA myself as well.
ecompton59 said:
i needed the TMobile modem if one of you guys could share that it would help
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This is exactly what I need as well, just the modem.bin or NON-HLOS.bin whatever is on the modem partition. I suppose there is a way to pull from adb as well. However, not knowing what is in the OTA makes it quite difficult to see if there are mulitple modem partitions.
Go to system / build number / click it 7 times (it should say you are now a developer), the enable USB debugging. Trust the computer you plug it into (it will ask you on the screen of the phone), then type:
adb pull /dev/block/by-name/modem NON-HLOS.bin
Something like the above should work and save to your fastboot directory,where ever you ran the ADB command from. Then you can zip that file up and upload and we get all the new modem bands.
my problem is i use TMobile and changed to eu and global my 4g is 120mbs 5g 44mbits it was 198 i needed it to test if it changes you fastboot flash modem_a or(b) i could use someone who has TMobile modem backed up in twrp i can give everyone img then
i think i found issue with 5g nr is turned off i used settings database editor to change from 0 to 1
Would this help with 5g speeds? Also I have already updated, but I plan to keep my TMobile 8 stock so I'll try to get whatever files you guys need. Currently at work though.
see where i flashed modem
i have 10.59 what file do you need i dumped it
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see where i flashed modem
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Do you have to be rooted for it to actually save? I followed that app's instruction and gave permission via ADB but it doesn't seem to save for me.
tambukey said:
Do you have to be rooted for it to actually save? I followed that app's instruction and gave permission via ADB but it doesn't seem to save for me.
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ill pull modem when i get home thats twrp backup you need to be bootloader unlocked adb clicked in dev options make a twrp backup of your modem so file is setup for twrp then put that modem in the spot of that one ill pull modem.img later when im home
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ill pull modem when i get home thats twrp backup you need to be bootloader unlocked adb clicked in dev options make a twrp backup of your modem so file is setup for twrp then put that modem in the spot of that one ill pull modem.img later when im home
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I figured that would probably be the way. Just wasn't sure does too the fact the app Setedit made it seem like it would save if you just gave it permissive over adb. No rush on you doing that though. Not sure if I'll be investing into all of that yet. I don't mind stock enough to modify yet.
Ok so where's the OTA download link?
mslezak said:
After it downloads you should be able to say "wait to install later." It should be around 360MB I hear. If you have an app that shows file sizes it should locate this as a large file on your device. Like Free Cleaner and File Manager, from the PlayStore, if you go under Memory, go under large files, it should show you the location. Then go there and zip it up and save to another directory like Download. And then upload to Mega.nz or another file sharing site. Thank you for helping!!!
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T-Mobile variants don't give you the wait option it restarts immediately. Also you can't get to where it saves the update anyway without root. There's another way of doing it and we are waiting for it to be pulled
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T-Mobile variants don't give you the wait option it restarts immediately. Also you can't get to where it saves the update anyway without root. There's another way of doing it and we are waiting for it to be pulled
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What's the way ? Same thing I have downloaded update 11.0.3.5.IN55CB but its no where to be found on my storage

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