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XXKP7 (Android 2.3.4) Feedback

I9003XXKP7 Android 2.3.4
This thread has run into several pages so I've compiled an FAQ about what we've gathered about this firmware update so far.
1. How stable is this firmware?
A. SamFirmware has confirmed that it is still a beta developmental release and there are some bugs that need to be fixed before we get an official release. You are advised not to flash it unless you know what you are doing.
2. What do I need to do before installing this firmware?
A. You must take a full backup of your phone applications and data. You can use Titanium Backup or MyBackup to do this.
3. Where can I download this firmware?
A. You can download this firmware from one of the following links: Hotfile, MediaFire, Megaupload, Rapidshare. Password: samfirmware.com
4. How do I flash this firmware?
A. You can follow this guide by Misledz or this guide by spacebar2011. It would be best to read both first.
5. Can I root this firmware?
A. Yes, you can root this firmware with SuperOneClick using this guide. You may receive a kernel panic message at the end of the rooting process. In this case, just remove the battery, reinsert and reboot the phone.
6. How do I fix the camera black screen and power button issue?
A. You will need to flash this firmware with the bootloader twice to fix this issue.
7. How do I fix the Sleep of Death (SOD) issue?
A. It has been reported that the phone gets into sleep mode and does not respond on wake up. We are still looking for a permanent solution for this problem.
8. How can I enable SIP in this firmware?
A. Follow this guide to enable SIP.
9. Can I use KIES with this new firmware?
A. KIES doesn't seem to work with this new firmware at the moment.
10. Is it possible to downgrade to Froyo?
A. Yes, you can flash back to Froyo using one of the firmwares in this thread. XXKB3 is generally recommended.
11. Do I need the bootloader while downgrading to Froyo?
A. No, you can flash normally following this guide.
12. How do I fix the camera after downgrading to Froyo?
A. You will need to flash your firmware for Froyo twice in order to get the camera working again.
Post your feedback after testing XXKP7 in this thread.

Thank you. Grabbing now.

downloading...tnx

any feedback?

downloading now.is the method of flashing same as what posted by krazy earlier?

will swab trick work on this ROM??

Thanks for sharing it brother

I've updated the first post to link to SamFirmware's guide. It applies to all firmware versions that they release so I assume that this will be no different. If you're familiar with flashing XXKB3 or any other ROMs, you most likely won't have a problem.

Grabbing now Thanks

I guess its better to update from XXKB3 only!!
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA App

guys what is the method of flash and can we use the same pit file

banman008 said:
guys what is the method of flash and can we use the same pit file
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It has all files we need inside .rar archive (even odin).

There is APBOOT_I9003XXKP7_CL280937_REV08_eng_mid_ship.tar file inside. As I understand this is new boot. How can it be flashed?
EDIT: I understood. This image contain only boot part from CODE_I9003XXKP7_CL280937_REV08_eng_mid_ship.tar.md5. IE for usual flashing we don't need it.

Im stuck on the same problem aswell, The pit file wont be a problem. But the new Bootloader is what im worried wont let me flash back to Froyo incase Gingerbread is still glitchy

pass
the pass please...

Has anyone success flashing it? I'm still downloading..
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA Premium App

falex007 said:
It has all files we need inside .rar archive (even odin).
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thats great thanks and did u flashed it how is it working

I'm flashing now...

Downloaded and the pass is posted on Krazzys thread. The hotfile link may lag in a few hours with the rush of everyone downloading it. But so far the question of what to place in "PDA", Thanks to falex for clearing out the CODE Issue

gmi78 said:
the pass please...
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Password: samfirmare.com

How to return to UCKJ2 after running new ICS leak?

So I installed new ICS leak using I727UCALC4_OneClick and was running fine but all of a sudden lock screen stop working. I reset the phone and ran it again and phone now freezes up every 5 mins. How do I get back to 2.3.5 UCKJ2? I already tried using Odin and flashing stockrecovery.tar and no luck still stuck on ICS. I downloaded SGG-I727-UCKJ2-k0kane.7z and also SGH-I727UCKJ2_I727ATTKJ2.rar but when I go into dl mode computer can't recognize these two files or just can't find them. I need help please, thanks in advance.

Envy Diz said:
So I installed new ICS leak using I727UCALC4_OneClick and was running fine but all of a sudden lock screen stop working. I reset the phone and ran it again and phone now freezes up every 5 mins. How do I get back to 2.3.5 UCKJ2? I already tried using Odin and flashing stockrecovery.tar and no luck still stuck on ICS. I downloaded SGG-I727-UCKJ2-k0kane.7z and also SGH-I727UCKJ2_I727ATTKJ2.rar but when I go into dl mode computer can't recognize these two files or just can't find them. I need help please, thanks in advance.
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You probably need to unzip the .7z and .rar file to use them. I believe Odin only "sees" .tar files.
Make sure you read the instructions carefully and know what you're doing.

Envy Diz said:
So I installed new ICS leak using I727UCALC4_OneClick and was running fine but all of a sudden lock screen stop working. I reset the phone and ran it again and phone now freezes up every 5 mins. How do I get back to 2.3.5 UCKJ2? I already tried using Odin and flashing stockrecovery.tar and no luck still stuck on ICS. I downloaded SGG-I727-UCKJ2-k0kane.7z and also SGH-I727UCKJ2_I727ATTKJ2.rar but when I go into dl mode computer can't recognize these two files or just can't find them. I need help please, thanks in advance.
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K0nane's thread should work for you if you read and follow the directions.
SamMobile.com also has original Skyrocket firmware that flashes via Odin. The SamMobile version is a more complete install that is reported to not trip the counter and show as "original Samsung firmware". I havn't tried either version so you need to read for yourself before you ask any questions or try anything.

projeqht said:
You probably need to unzip the .7z and .rar file to use them. I believe Odin only "sees" .tar files.
Make sure you read the instructions carefully and know what you're doing.
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Impossible to unzip because its a .7z and .rar file, computer won't let me I tried it already.

scott14719 said:
K0nane's thread should work for you if you read and follow the directions.
SamMobile.com also has original Skyrocket firmware that flashes via Odin. The SamMobile version is a more complete install that is reported to not trip the counter and show as "original Samsung firmware". I havn't tried either version so you need to read for yourself before you ask any questions or try anything.
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It's not working Odin can't find files.

Envy Diz said:
It's not working Odin can't find files.
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ODIN doesn't look for files. You need to tell them where there are by clicking on PDA and choosing the tar from wherever location you saved it.

dicksteele said:
ODIN doesn't look for files. You need to tell them where there are by clicking on PDA and choosing the tar from wherever location you saved it.
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lol I know that but it's not there trust me.

Envy Diz said:
Impossible to unzip because its a .7z and .rar file, computer won't let me I tried it already.
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I unzipped it, you have to or it won't do ****
Sent from SKYROCKET
NexusMod 4.0
Romracer 0.3

Envy Diz said:
lol I know that but it's not there trust me.
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You need to unzip the files with an extractor. It has to be a .tar file to get Odin to see it. Plain and simple.

Envy Diz said:
Impossible to unzip because its a .7z and .rar file, computer won't let me I tried it already.
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Yeah since its a .7z and .rar file, you'll need to download WinRar or 7zip to unzip them.
Winzip probably won't suffice. Good luck.

File was corrupted not sure why, now in dl mode I get error message that says Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again. I'm dl another one now and will unzip to see if that works, I'm crossing my fingers. Thanks

It worked but baseband isn't UCKJ2 and I keep getting foreclose message that google services isn't working :/ baseband is I727UCALC4

Envy Diz said:
It worked but baseband isn't UCKJ2 and I keep getting foreclose message that google services isn't working :/ baseband is I727UCALC4
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The knonane tar does not include radio

xcrazydx said:
The knonane tar does not include radio
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Can't seem to find radio that is flashable through Odin, also noticed counter was set off.

Envy Diz said:
Can't seem to find radio that is flashable through Odin, also noticed counter was set off.
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Yes, of course. Did you read about this before doing it? You can get the full tar with radio from sammobile and it wont set off the counter.

xcrazydx said:
Yes, of course. Did you read about this before doing it? You can get the full tar with radio from sammobile and it wont set off the counter.
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This one I727UCKJ2_I727ATTKJ2_ATT.zip? Still doesn't have radios I'm looking for I tried that one first.

Envy Diz said:
This one I727UCKJ2_I727ATTKJ2_ATT.zip? Still doesn't have radios I'm looking for I tried that one first.
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What radio do you want? thats stock att

Envy Diz said:
File was corrupted not sure why, now in dl mode I get error message that says Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again. I'm dl another one now and will unzip to see if that works, I'm crossing my fingers. Thanks
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Envy Diz said:
It worked but baseband isn't UCKJ2 and I keep getting foreclose message that google services isn't working :/ baseband is I727UCALC4
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Envy Diz said:
Can't seem to find radio that is flashable through Odin, also noticed counter was set off.
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I strongly suggest you completely stop what you are doing and actually do a little research and reading before you go any further. Every issue you have encountered has been identified many times and is always caused from people not taking the time to learn about what they are doing for they jump right in. YOU WILL END UP WITH A BRICKED PHONE IF YOU CONTINUE WITHOUT READING AND RESEARCHING!
The Kies message was brought up several times today in other threads relating to this ICS leak. You need to read all of the threads related to it.
I mentioned the counter in this very thread...if you would have read it. The baseband (radio) isn't flashed with K0nane's TAR or most other ROMS (unless otherwise stated). You have to go to the "Radio" thread in the DEV section and flash it through CWM seperately. It has been reported (by others) that the firmware at SamMobile WILL flash the correct modem and (I'll say it again) will not trigger the counter.
DO what you want, its your phone, but if you aren't going to take the time to learn about what you are doing you will be the owner of a bricked phone.

scott14719 said:
I strongly suggest you completely stop what you are doing and actually do a little research and reading before you go any further. Every issue you have encountered has been identified many times and is always caused from people not taking the time to learn about what they are doing for they jump right in. YOU WILL END UP WITHA BRICKED PHONE IF YOU CONTINUE WITHOUT READING AND RESEARCHING!
The Kies message was brought up several times today in other threads relating to this ICS leak. You need to read all of the threads related to it.
I mentioned the counter in this very thread...if you would have read it. The baseband (radio) isn't flashed with K0nane's TAR or most other ROMS (unless otherwise satated). You have to go to the "Radio" thread in the DEV section and flash it through CWM seperately. It has been reported (by others) that the firmware at SamMobile WILL flash the correct modem and (I'll say it again) will not trigger the counter.
DO what you want, its your phone, but if you aren't going to take the time to learn about what you are doing you will be the owner of a bricked phone.
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Very good advice sir! I recommend this also, envy

scott14719 said:
I strongly suggest you completely stop what you are doing and actually do a little research and reading before you go any further. Every issue you have encountered has been identified many times and is always caused from people not taking the time to learn about what they are doing for they jump right in. YOU WILL END UP WITHA BRICKED PHONE IF YOU CONTINUE WITHOUT READING AND RESEARCHING!
The Kies message was brought up several times today in other threads relating to this ICS leak. You need to read all of the threads related to it.
I mentioned the counter in this very thread...if you would have read it. The baseband (radio) isn't flashed with K0nane's TAR or most other ROMS (unless otherwise satated). You have to go to the "Radio" thread in the DEV section and flash it through CWM seperately. It has been reported (by others) that the firmware at SamMobile WILL flash the correct modem and (I'll say it again) will not trigger the counter.
DO what you want, its your phone, but if you aren't going to take the time to learn about what you are doing you will be the owner of a bricked phone.
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Did read but there's way to much lol ...see with S2 everything was packed in one file, easy flash through Odin and you were set...But thanks for the info.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium

[Q] superoneclick in 2.3.6?

GUdmorning everyone. i feel sorry for myself for i really cant find a SURE way to root my device. its baseband version is i9003jxkp3 running 2.3.6 GB. cant find this firmware in the sticky thread cf universal root. so i want to ask you guys if using superonelick will root my device?
sorry i really tried helping myself using the search button etc. but cant seem to find the right way. please. thank you so much guys..

marshygeek said:
GUdmorning everyone. i feel sorry for myself for i really cant find a SURE way to root my device. its baseband version is i9003jxkp3 running 2.3.6 GB. cant find this firmware in the sticky thread cf universal root. so i want to ask you guys if using superonelick will root my device?
sorry i really tried helping myself using the search button etc. but cant seem to find the right way. please. thank you so much guys..
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Sureoneclick works for Any GB or Froyo ROM
You can try it out

Hi!
I don't think that Superoneclick works with every GB firmware. Actually, i'm using I9003XWKPK firmware and superoneclick did not work. I tried it several times.
amit.bagarias universal root worked like a charm !

Oh ya?
Because, I am on XXKPQ and used Superoneclick..The older version.
And, If it is so, You can try out the Universal CF-ROOT which is irrespective of your Firmware!
You can find them here-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351056

bangalorerohan said:
Oh ya?
Because, I am on XXKPQ and used Superoneclick..The older version.
And, If it is so, You can try out the Universal CF-ROOT which is irrespective of your Firmware!
You can find them here-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351056
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Sir can you please send me a link about the superoneclick you used? thanks

bangalorerohan said:
Oh ya?
Because, I am on XXKPQ and used Superoneclick..The older version.
And, If it is so, You can try out the Universal CF-ROOT which is irrespective of your Firmware!
You can find them here-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351056
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Sir what do you mean by irrespective? You mean any firmware will do? One more thing, in the link provided, there are 2 downloadable links. One is "bagara.tar something like that" and the one is "cf-root.apk" What should i use sir? And how do i use those files? I am very sorry for my innocence. I hitted the thanks button.

Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=841876&d=1325678726
I had used the above DoomLords Toolkit one click root for my GB 2.3.6. it worked fine for me. SuperOneClick wasn't working for me

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351056
in this thread, he says this "Attached you will find the CWM ... just flash with ODIN selecting in the PDA source the CWM file. Also you can find the version to flash from CWM Manager app."
Im kinda confused cause i tried downloading odin, then clicked PDA. then cant see that CWM thing he mentioned. I just noticed that the "bagaria-09.GT-I9003_PDA.tar" is there. So should i do this,
1. Put in download mode.
2. Second Plug my phone. (USB debugging ON)
3. Click PDA then select bagaria-09.GT-I9003_PDA.tar
4. Click Start
5. Clear Cache from Recovery mode.
Done? Am i right?
Please clear me up about those CWM thing cause cant understand. Thanks a lot sir.

Yes you are right !
If you already had the CWM app running on your phone you could have used the second file.
I did it like you describe. I always select "reset" before selecting the PDA file.
Good luck

Thanks. I got confidence now. Maybe root it later. But i need more guidance. Ive read a lot of comments, some says after rooting. Their Wi-fi is not working anymore? So say, this happen to me. How do i unroot if i used the amit bagarias.tar through odin?

marshygeek said:
Thanks. I got confidence now. Maybe root it later. But i need more guidance. Ive read a lot of comments, some says after rooting. Their Wi-fi is not working anymore? So say, this happen to me. How do i unroot if i used the amit bagarias.tar through odin?
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Reflash the Firmware

Sorry but how do i reflash the firmware?

DOwnload DDKP3 (google I9003DDKP3 for the download link)
Then, Download XXKPE (Google I9003XXKPE for the download link)
Then, Open Odin.
Then, Refer here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004622

upd_1.zip
google & download upd_1.zip
copy upd_1.zip to phone SD card
restart phone, hold home key
scroll to apply update from SD card
scroll to upd_1.zip, click home key
scroll to reboot system now, click home key
regards

Not bricked but not working.

OK all...so I am new here and was trying to get JB to work on my tablet. I thought I had done the needed research but went wrong somewhere I guess. I tried to follow steps on a site I found from AndroidAuthority dot com (not sure if I am able to post the entire link or no?). I was trying to root and install ClockworkMod Recovery but I guess either something went wrong or I messed something up. From what I have been reading I guess I have not bricked my device since it still tries to load. It currently loops with the Samsung screen. I can still enter the download mode and recovery mode but not sure what I should try next. I tried via Odin again with no luck. Out of the box I was running 4.0.3 but did the OTA update to 4.0.4. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks from a newbie!

Also I used espresso_recovery.tar.md5 as the recovery image if that helps at all. Thanks again.

Followed the steps from another site. Will follow these later today:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788625
I guess since I can still use Odin I should be all set. Sorry if this was in the wrong section.

jRower said:
Followed the steps from another site. Will follow these later today:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788625
I guess since I can still use Odin I should be all set. Sorry if this was in the wrong section.
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You can use heimdale too. Ive had better luck using that for my phone, never tried my tabley but it should work.
Sent from my SGH-I997 using xda app-developers app

I haven't tried heimdale yet cause I do not want to add more gas to the flames. But I tried the other link I posted and still no luck. Also tried a different SD card to be on the safe side but no luck. Any ideas on what I should do next? Or any other info I can provide that might help?

Keep on trying... it should work sooner or later. Have the samsung drivers? If not install kies. Try other usb ports too.
Sent either from my p113 (gtab 2 7.0) or i997 (Infuse)

Ryanscool said:
Keep on trying... it should work sooner or later. Have the samsung drivers? If not install kies. Try other usb ports too.
Sent either from my p113 (gtab 2 7.0) or i997 (Infuse)
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Should I keep on with the same procedure or you mean keep letting it boot in a cycle?

I used this with 4.0.4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657056
i would suggest you follow from the beginning.
install samsung drivers and kies and odin. run odin as adminstrator.
pay close attention to the mention of the post #325 in the instruction as it what helps you 4.0.4 root process. its difference from 4.0.3.
also if you are on jb. you need to run cwm 6.0 not 5.0 make sure youre uploading the right file into odin.
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btw youre not bricked don't stress, youll sort it out soon enough

sonikot said:
I used this with 4.0.4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657056
i would suggest you follow from the beginning.
install samsung drivers and kies and odin. run odin as adminstrator.
pay close attention to the mention of the post #325 in the instruction as it what helps you 4.0.4 root process. its difference from 4.0.3.
also if you are on jb. you need to run cwm 6.0 not 5.0 make sure youre uploading the right file into odin.
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btw youre not bricked don't stress, youll sort it out soon enough
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Thanks...I'll give it a shot! Much appreciated.

Use section B of my guide.

MultipleMonomials said:
Use section B of my guide.
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Followed all the steps in section B and I am still stuck in a boot loop. Any idea?

Then use the restore to stock procedure. But before you do, tell me: what step did you boot loop on?

Haven't been able to work on this again. I will try and get some time and get back to you. Thanks again for the help.

jRower said:
OK all...so I am new here and was trying to get JB to work on my tablet. I thought I had done the needed research but went wrong somewhere I guess. I tried to follow steps on a site I found from AndroidAuthority dot com (not sure if I am able to post the entire link or no?). I was trying to root and install ClockworkMod Recovery but I guess either something went wrong or I messed something up. From what I have been reading I guess I have not bricked my device since it still tries to load. It currently loops with the Samsung screen. I can still enter the download mode and recovery mode but not sure what I should try next. I tried via Odin again with no luck. Out of the box I was running 4.0.3 but did the OTA update to 4.0.4. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks from a newbie!
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Don't use ClockWorkmod, it's not designed specifically for Gtab2... CWM is bad.
you can try flash your gtab2 with ODIN instead

CWM is OFFICIALLY supported now and works good.
Don't fear.

silentvisitor said:
CWM is OFFICIALLY supported now and works good.
Don't fear.
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Officially supported by WHO? Samsung ?
CWM is not designed for Gtab2. Just ask clockwork if you don't believe it.

Rotundjere said:
Officially supported by WHO? Samsung ?
CWM is not designed for Gtab2. Just ask clockwork if you don't believe it.
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See here

Boot Loop
So I'm new here, I tried rooting my p3100, flashed cwm with Odin, as it rebooted from there it just keeps rebooting - need help please guys......any lil bit of advice would help - I've read on other posts to flash to the stock ROM, but how do i do this? where do i get the rom......

OK so I am back at it and still not having much luck. I can't get as far as the:
"CWM-based Recovery v6.0.1.0"
Screen.
From here I do not have a recovery file to use. Which should I use for the P3113....At this point I don't even care if I lose all the data on the tablet and go back to stock. Just need it working again and then do some more research on how to do it right..
Thanks again.

Then use Section E of my guide. It will wipe your data and restore your tablet to stock.

[Q] Stock GT-N8013 Samsung ROM

Does anyone know where or even if there are just plain vanilla stock unrooted Samsung ROMS for the Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013 (US variant)?? I rooted and flashed a custom ROM to my tablet and after awhile, I decided I wanted to go back to complete stock. I have seen threads with the original stock kernel and recovery, but I sort of wanted a full, 1gig+ stock unrooted ROM offered by Samsung.. I have seen stock ROMs for other series of this tablet, but I have been unable to find any for the N8013. Any help would be great! Thanks!

Sammobile.com has it, but ics only.

reaganSMASH said:
Does anyone know where or even if there are just plain vanilla stock unrooted Samsung ROMS for the Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013 (US variant)?? I rooted and flashed a custom ROM to my tablet and after awhile, I decided I wanted to go back to complete stock. I have seen threads with the original stock kernel and recovery, but I sort of wanted a full, 1gig+ stock unrooted ROM offered by Samsung.. I have seen stock ROMs for other series of this tablet, but I have been unable to find any for the N8013. Any help would be great! Thanks!
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Don't know if CHECKFUS works for the Note range .
jje

reaganSMASH said:
Does anyone know where or even if there are just plain vanilla stock unrooted Samsung ROMS for the Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013 (US variant)?? I rooted and flashed a custom ROM to my tablet and after awhile, I decided I wanted to go back to complete stock. I have seen threads with the original stock kernel and recovery, but I sort of wanted a full, 1gig+ stock unrooted ROM offered by Samsung.. I have seen stock ROMs for other series of this tablet, but I have been unable to find any for the N8013. Any help would be great! Thanks!
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Go to www.samfirmware.com and select the firmware tab. Once you enter your tab details, the available firmware is there to download.
Install with Odin and you'll have your stock tab back.
I did that recently having installed the UK JB firmware, but managed to get a binary count of 12 (increased by 2 per flash)
Now I am back to standard and waiting for the official OTA upgrade *yawn*
Good luck
Sent from my GT-N8013 using xda app-developers app

OTA update on its way for N8013 !!!!!
Sent from my GT-N8013 using xda app-developers app

chuck-b said:
OTA update on its way for N8013 !!!!!
Sent from my GT-N8013 using xda app-developers app
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did you use triangle away to reset the counter? thanks in advance

Goto samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N8013 CMA3 v4.1.2 date 09.01.2013

I just want to point out to stop any confusion, GT-N8013 US country name is cellular south (XAR) and not United States.
Also, here is the link for sammobile:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-N8013&pcode=XAR&os=1&type=3#firmware

You can go to the link in my signature and download the firmware from there all of them are stock untouched

samir_a said:
You can go to the link in my signature and download the firmware from there all of them are stock untouched
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Where is the link bud? Thank you.

Can't Get Firmware
Unfortunately, SamFirmWare.com won't let me download the firmware. It asks me to log in, and I do. Then when I go to the Firmware page, it forgets who I am, and tells me to log in again. It doesn't forget anywhere else, JUST on the firmware page.
I tried setting up another account, but they want my credit card info for that now, and I ain't giving that out!

I know that this is the name of the file you are looking for. Do a search for it and this will get you back to a stock ROM.
I know because I had to use it once to recover a quasi-brick issue on my tablet.
CF-Auto-Root-p4notewifi-p4notewifiue-gtn8013.tar.md5
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Not exactly what you're looking for but this one is all stock, latest firmware except it is deodexed and retains root. You can re-odex the ROM if you want. Been running it for a while now and it's been pretty damn good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2085110

AzDayton said:
Unfortunately, SamFirmWare.com won't let me download the firmware. It asks me to log in, and I do. Then when I go to the Firmware page, it forgets who I am, and tells me to log in again. It doesn't forget anywhere else, JUST on the firmware page.
I tried setting up another account, but they want my credit card info for that now, and I ain't giving that out!
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Here is the download link for N8013UEUCMI3_N8013XARCMI3_XAR.zip, it is the latest factory firmware for the GT-N8013 USA version http://terafile.co/03043e576832/N8013UEUCMI3_N8013XARCMI3_XAR.zip
When the page opens you will see a clock for wait time, click on "Regular" and then wait your 10 seconds, enter captcha code and download file.
If your coming from root clear firmware counts with Triangle Away first, then do your firmware flash then a factory reset after firmware install.
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Root my N8013
kkretch said:
Here is the download link for N8013UEUCMI3_N8013XARCMI3_XAR.zip, it is the latest factory firmware for the GT-N8013 USA version http://terafile.co/03043e576832/N8013UEUCMI3_N8013XARCMI3_XAR.zip
When the page opens you will see a clock for wait time, click on "Regular" and then wait your 10 seconds, enter captcha code and download file.
If your coming from root clear firmware counts with Triangle Away first, then do your firmware flash then a factory reset after firmware install.
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Fresh tablet never been rooted. Is triangle away absolututely necessary? Do I uninstall triangle away later or is it needed from here on out.
Thanks

ronimus said:
Fresh tablet never been rooted. Is triangle away absolututely necessary? Do I uninstall triangle away later or is it needed from here on out.
Thanks
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It's only needed to reset the flash count, if your not worried about the count and or out of warranty then you don't really need it.

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kkretch said:
It's only needed to reset the flash count, if your not worried about the count and or out of warranty then you don't really need it.
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I downloaded the file.
so do I put it in the root of the internal storage and then ....go into recovery mode and flash with Triangle away already installed?
Just trying to be absolutely sure.
Thanks,

ronimus said:
I downloaded the file.
so do I put it in the root of the internal storage and then ....go into recovery mode and flash with Triangle away already installed?
Just trying to be absolutely sure.
Thanks,
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As stated in post #14 above......
Install Triangle Away first then run the app to clear firmware counts.
Connect tablet to a PC via factory USB cable.
Boot tablet into Odin mode, start Odin app on PC and in PDA line direct the app to the N8013UEUCMI3_N8013XARCMI3_XAR.zip
file and press Start in Odin app.
After restart do a factory reset from tablet recover mode.
Done

kkretch said:
It's only needed to reset the flash count, if your not worried about the count and or out of warranty then you don't really need it.
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you don't, by chance, still have this file downloaded do you? the web site is down and I'm looking for the most recent. thanks,

pgoddard99 said:
you don't, by chance, still have this file downloaded do you? the web site is down and I'm looking for the most recent. thanks,
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SamMobile link is working for Android 4.1.2 build N8013UEUCOI1 / N8013XARCOI1
Just create a membership, it's free.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/58145/N8013UEUCOI1_N8013XARCOI1_XAR/