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Okay so I've been at it for days and i mean like months.... when I first bought my 8 gb white Samsung galaxy tab 3 Kernel 3.4.5, android 4.1.2, model JZ054K.T210RUEAMK1 and all i have been running into is problems, like jittery display issues, or flickering display, I tried every method but none has worked but i finally found one and got it all working and running, First of all i would like to thank gr8nole for this method, and all who have helped him. So first let me explain the most easiest explanation for dummies like me, or noobs
Just and example video for visual learners http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XolmtyvS3Yk&feature=youtu.be, but you want to click on the files i suggested on the bottom lol not what he has on his screen xD
Must Have: KIES, make sure you have fully updated rom from samsung themself which can be found on kies when you plug it in and update firmware, which your android should be on 4.1.2 and version because that's what i have
1. First lets Get all the files we need, First go download SM-T210.CWM.6.0.4.5.recovery.tar.zip at his xda post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433853, after you have download that you will a friend name odin, which can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539 (With odin you only want to use v3.07) and nothing else , Last but not least you want this file from gr8ole android-armeabi-universal-root-signed.zip and save that to your sd card or ext while click on usb debugging or w.e you wanna store in on tablet
so you should have odin 3.07
T210.CWM.6.0.4.5.recovery.tar.zip
android-armeabi-universal-root-signed.zip
2. Use the same method as g8nole and minor adjustments
Instructions:
1. Download ODIN on your computer (just do a google search to find it...version 3.07 will work fine). http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2189539
2. Power off the device.
3. Restart in "Download Mode" by holding the "HOME" button, "Volume Down" and "Power" all at the same time (for about 5 seconds).
4. Hit the "Volume Up" to enter download mode.
5. Start the ODIN exe program using admin rights which means right click run as admin. I recommend un-checking Auto Reboot. DO NOT CHECK RE-PARTITION LEAVE UNCHECKED YOU BEEN WARNED (which it already should be). See notes about ODIN below.
6. Connect the device via USB to your computer. Verify the device shows as "Added" in the Message box. If it doesn't show then you need the Samsung USB drivers (just install KIES to get them) which can be found here http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/.
7. Select "PDA" then choose the T210.CWM.6.0.4.5.recovery.tar.zip.
8. Hit "START"
9. Wait for device to restart. Which means wait til odin says OKAY in the white box and the Picture ask you to reset, When the download icon under download updates is full bar, and odin says reset!, just unplug it. then restart by holding the power button down, with vol up, and home, once the samsung picture shows, only hold the up vol button, recovery mode should now be on. Select install zip, and locate the android-armeabi-universal-root-signed.zip)navigate with the up down volume button and power button to select) file, whichever you placed in sd, or exsd,
10. When all is done reboot device, then it will update your android once you turn it on, Now the anoying part, It will be rooted but what google play won't connect?, easy fix , first lets just update all the binaries since its already rooted in supersu app,
Google Store Fix, now first you have to delete your some things, your apps wont dissapear or nothing as long as you dont uinstall them, go to settings<application manager<all<google play store<clear data/cache w.e<force stop<uninstall updates<it will then ask you it will be factory installed<yes, next step, delete your gmail account if you haven't done so, now go to your time settings (Date and Time) and change it to recent date whichever today is , then open play store and it will ask you to sign in again, blah blah google needs sign up and it should be up and running
ALL DONE, remember this is for people who have run into flicker display problems, which is caused by kernal issue with our model, but with stock rom itself we can universally root it through odin with just that simple method which took me like 3 mins lol to do
Grats guys! you have root and cwm now who doesn't want that enjoy and thanks to developers hard work! and my ambition!
this worked for my SM-T210 also. Thanks heaps for this how-to!
Ok my device is already rooted but I would like to install CWM Recovery on it. So I can make a backup. Or does anyone have the stock kernel for it
Sent from my SM-T210 using xda app-developers app
Odin 3.07
Link was busted so I posted a new one for lazy people.
http://www.android.gs/download-odin-3-07/
or something like this??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421&d=1341114315
drolgnir said:
Link was busted so I posted a new one for lazy people.
http://www.android.gs/download-odin-3-07/
or something like this??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421&d=1341114315
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But you can also use Odin 3.09.
I'm portant is that you flash always the newest CWM / TWRP or PhilzTouch Version about the new updater scripts.
cspiresucks said:
Ok my device is already rooted but I would like to install CWM Recovery on it. So I can make a backup. Or does anyone have the stock kernel for it
Sent from my SM-T210 using xda app-developers app
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Your best option is to get CWM sknce it will be your original backup instead of a Rom created from another device.
SM-T2105?
Hello,
I came here beacause of a shorcut link given by @gr8nole and another member (I forgot sorry).
But my English must be to bad, i read and re-read, still don't find the answer...
I have the G Tab 3 kids model, SM-T2105.
@bierma32 says: "Important is that you flash always the newest CWM / TWRP or PhilzTouch Version"
Could you tell me wich one is the best, CMW or TWRP, plz? (the last I can find for T210 is CMW-6.0.4.9 and/or TWRP-2.8.2.0)
More important, do you know where I can find the zip of a rooted stock rom, including that 'kids' stuff? (SM-T2105). Or will I not loose the stock rom? Is there no wipe? Sorry, I don't understand.
I want to root, because of lack of space, and the rest.. but I don't want to loose that..
And the most important, "last but not least", I could not find the zip " android-armeabi-universal-root-signed.zip", so can you help me please, putting a mirror or so? Or could it work only with flashing a SuperSU zip? Not so easy, right?
As you maybe can read, I am a newbie in Android rooting. Or is there another way to do?
Thanks for reply.
Good evening all.
I own a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7 inch model, The other day I rooted my device and everything was working fine. A few days ago I left my device over a friends house and when I went to go pick it up, I load the Tab 4 up, I am stuck on the Samsung logo. I do have twerp installed and able to get in recovery mode, I try to just reset it to factory reset and I get a error says failed because storage and data can not be mounted. My question is where can I get the factory reset rom so I can flash my device back to factory restore?
If anyone can help me it would be deeply apprecicated..
- Ponteeman
ponteeman said:
Good evening all.
I own a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7 inch model, The other day I rooted my device and everything was working fine. A few days ago I left my device over a friends house and when I went to go pick it up, I load the Tab 4 up, I am stuck on the Samsung logo. I do have twerp installed and able to get in recovery mode, I try to just reset it to factory reset and I get a error says failed because storage and data can not be mounted. My question is where can I get the factory reset rom so I can flash my device back to factory restore?
If anyone can help me it would be deeply apprecicated..
- Ponteeman
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You can find any stock touchwiz on sammobile(.com) (can't post link, not on the forum for long enough!) (take the one for your device, beware that there are multiple models of the same device, so make sure to take the good one) . But you have to flash it with odin in download mode. You will lose everything, root, games, pictures, twrp, etc... (It's actually a really good way to get back your warranty on your device, since it looks like nothing has ever been modified). btw, try saying what your problem is on the title when you do a post, more people will answer you.
Tell me if it worked and if you do not know how to flash stock touchwiz to your device, tell me
If it helped you, don't forget to thank me!
TheIcE65 said:
You can find any stock touchwiz on sammobile(.com) (can't post link, not on the forum for long enough!) (take the one for your device, beware that there are multiple models of the same device, so make sure to take the good one) . But you have to flash it with odin in download mode. You will lose everything, root, games, pictures, twrp, etc... (It's actually a really good way to get back your warranty on your device, since it looks like nothing has ever been modified). btw, try saying what your problem is on the title when you do a post, more people will answer you.
Tell me if it worked and if you do not know how to flash stock touchwiz to your device, tell me
If it helped you, don't forget to thank me!
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Thank you so much for the prompt reply.
One question tho, I was there a little bit ago there are so many of the same restock roms for my device, I don't know which one I need to download.
ponteeman said:
Thank you so much for the prompt reply.
One question tho, I was there a little bit ago there are so many of the same restock roms for my device, I don't know which one I need to download.
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Go to setting---> about phone, and try to find your model number (I do not have access to my phone right now, so I can't tell you where it is exactly). then take the one on sammobile that has the same model number.
TheIcE65 said:
Go to setting---> about phone, and try to find your model number (I do not have access to my phone right now, so I can't tell you where it is exactly). then take the one on sammobile that has the same model number.
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The problem is I can't get into my android because it is stuck on the samsung logo. The only thing I can do is enter either twerp recovery mode or download mode. other than that I cant get go in my settings because I cant access my android operating system.
ponteeman said:
The problem is I can't get into my android because it is stuck on the samsung logo. The only thing I can do is enter either twerp recovery mode or download mode. other than that I cant get go in my settings because I cant access my android operating system.
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Oh that's true... If you have a removable batterie, try checking if it's not written on it/under it.
TheIcE65 said:
Oh that's true... If you have a removable batterie, try checking if it's not written on it/under it.
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A friend of mines has the same tablet, I had him look into his settings and the model number is SM-T230NU. On the sam Mobile page there are 4 diffrent choices, Canada, Unknown and Cellular south that fits my model number. I downloading the unknown as we speak and going to see if that works..
ponteeman said:
A friend of mines has the same tablet, I had him look into his settings and the model number is SM-T230NU. On the sam Mobile page there are 4 diffrent choices, Canada, Unknown and Cellular south that fits my model number. I downloading the unknown as we speak and going to see if that works..
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Great! Give me feedback after!
Oh, and just if you didn't see :
Instructions
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Open Odin v3.09
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
Don't forget to "thank" me if I was helpful
Thanks for all your help!
TheIcE65 said:
Great! Give me feedback after!
Oh, and just if you didn't see :
Instructions
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Open Odin v3.09
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
Don't forget to "thank" me if I was helpful [/QU
I am back in business. The restock firmware worked great. Thank you again for all your help. I ve been searching for help all day long.
You were the first and only person to take time to help me out and for that I thank you!! You rock
- Pontee
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I'm happy to here that, something similar happenned to me and it was real hard to figure out what to do, so I'm glad you didn't have to figure it out alone
Everything is working great now..lol I thought I had really screwed something up..
<GUIDE><TOOLS> Verizon S6 Stock Restore Files<ODIN><SmartSwitch>
I will not be updating this thread any further. I no longer own the device.
Here is a link to the stock Verizon tar file to flash in download mode via Odin. I will add more files as they become available. Use this to return to factory stock if a factory reset dose not solve any problems you may have with your retail Verizon S6. If you find these files useful and download them please hit the thanks button. Do not copy these files and repost them, make a link to this thread instead. If I missed anything in the instructions please let me know and I will update the OP. Thanks and enjoy.
Install Instructions1: Download Odin and Verizon S6 Retail Tar from the links below. Then extract the Odin.zip file ..
2: Run Odin and pick the AP button then navigate to where you saved the file you want to flash and chose that file. Let Odin verify the file.
3: Turn off your phone and enter download mode by holding the home, volume down and the power buttons until the enter download mode screen appears. Then enter download mode by letting go of the buttons and then press the volume up key.
4: Now you should be in download mode, connect your phone to your PC now. Odin should say connected in the message box, if not you need to install your Samsung phone drivers.
5: After connecting your phone and loading the tar file select the Start button and let Odin do it's job. This will take about 5 to to 10 minutes to complete. Please be patient and do not disconnect your phone until the phone reboots and the word Pass appears in the upper left corner of Odin.
6: That's it, you should now be in the phone setup screen with the words Pass in Odin if all went well.
If you get stuck in a bootloop after flashing a tar file don't panic. Enter the maintenance menu by holding the volume down, home and power keys for about 10 seconds. Then clear cache and factory data reset.
Firmware Flashing
1: Using flashfire wipe and then flash the ROM you are switching to that is of a different build. OE2 to OC3 for an example. You wikll most likely get stuck at the Samsung lockscreen when the phone reboots.
2: Don't panic just reboot into download mode and flash the proper firmware with Odin by holding down the home, volume down and power buttons for about 10 seconds. Select reboot and use the same button combo to enter download mode.
OF1 Files
DO NOT FLASH THE STOCK OF1 Tar If You Want To Keep ROOT, It CAN NOT be Rooted and Flashed Back
Stock OF1 Tar Thanks @scrosler
MD5: cb352665331d3dda27276e811ecb1de2
Of1 Modem Flash with FlashFire Thanks @DeathAngel66669 This too can NOT be flashed back.
OE2 Files
Stock OE2 Tar
MD5: 1adf7275add06468866ed0ef0b74aad9
OE2 Retail Firmware
MD5: cf512cd298ddd364d349e4507174bdae
OC3 Files
Stock OC3 Tar
MD5: 7cff184e30b1e8f40e1f5b03326b1680
OC3 Retail Firmware
MD5: b038a821549430d7e43f18ab3d5cdc12
Tools
Odin 3.10.6
Odin 3.9
Samsung SmartSwitch
MD5 Check
Another just in case....
Is it possible to remove bloatware via this? May be a stupid question but I recall in the past of people having modded restore files such as this which did not contain bloatware or for instance even contained root. Possibilities of this? Also thanks for the thread!
S1L3nTShaDoWz said:
Is it possible to remove bloatware via this? May be a stupid question but I recall in the past of people having modded restore files such as this which did not contain bloatware or for instance even contained root. Possibilities of this? Also thanks for the thread!
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No, we can not do that without root. If the stock image is modified in any way it breaks the signature and fails to boot. Thank the locked bootloader and Verizon for that but we can disable the apps witch is nearly as good.
Misterxtc said:
No, we can not do that without root. If the stock image is modified in any way it breaks the signature and fails to boot. Thank the locked bootloader and Verizon for that but we can disable the apps witch is nearly as good.
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Just curious... Would it be possible to grab only the csc folder from this? Interested in making some comparisons versus other variants.
mrapp said:
Just curious... Would it be possible to grab only the csc folder from this? Interested in making some comparisons versus other variants.
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Yes, you just need to build a ROM with Kitchen and you will have the csc folder after you do that.
mrapp said:
Just curious... Would it be possible to grab only the csc folder from this? Interested in making some comparisons versus other variants.
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If you haven't grabbed the CSC folder I can get it for you. I have my Linux drive set back up.
Misterxtc said:
If you haven't grabbed the CSC folder I can get it for you. I have my Linux drive set back up.
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If it's not too much trouble that would be great. I haven't downloaded it yet -- we have data caps up here and I've used quite a bit this month. Hesitant to download a couple gigs just for a few kb!
mrapp said:
If it's not too much trouble that would be great. I haven't downloaded it yet -- we have data caps up here and I've used quite a bit this month. Hesitant to download a couple gigs just for a few kb!
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No problem at all... here you go.
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Misterxtc said:
Here is a link to the stock Verizon tar file to flash in download mode via Odin. I will add more files as they become available. Use this to return to factory stock if a factory reset dose not solve any problems you may have with your retail Verizon S6. If you find these files useful and download them please hit the thanks button. Do not copy these files and repost them, make a link to this thread instead. If I missed anything in the instructions please let me know and I will update the OP. Thanks and enjoy.
Install Instructions1: Download Odin and Verizon S6 Retail Tar from the links below. Then extract the Odin.zip file ..
2: Run Odin and pick the AP button then navigate to where you saved the file you want to flash and chose that file. Let Odin verify the file.
3: Turn off your phone and enter download mode by holding the home, volume down and the power buttons until the enter download mode screen appears. Then enter download mode by letting go of the buttons and then press the volume up key.
4: Now you should be in download mode, connect your phone to your PC now. Odin should say connected in the message box, if not you need to install your Samsung phone drivers.
5: After connecting your phone and loading the tar file press the AP button and let Odin do it's job. This will take about 5 to to 10 minutes to complete. Please be patient and do not disconnect your phone until the phone reboots and the word Pass appears in the upper left corner of Odin.
6: That's it, you should now be in the phone setup screen with the words Pass in Odin if all went well.
If you get stuck in a bootloop after flashing a tar file don't panic. Enter the maintenance menu by holding the volume down, home and power keys for about 10 seconds. Then clear cache and factory data reset.
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what devices you running now @Misterxtc ?? I have the g925v now. Maybe we will work together again (i mean you can help me all the time haha.) Glad to see youre still around!
Sent from my SM-T807V using XDA Free mobile app
elliwigy said:
what devices you running now @Misterxtc ?? I have the g925v now. Maybe we will work together again (i mean you can help me all the time haha.) Glad to see youre still around!
Sent from my SM-T807V using XDA Free mobile app
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Good to see you around too. I got the g920v. I ditched my DevEd Note 4 for the rootless S6 because I like it that much. The hardware is pretty amazing. Plus I wanted to step away from ROM building for a while with all that has been going on with life. It's way too time consuming. I will probably get back into it some day but for now these tar threads are a good way for me to give back to the community.
Misterxtc said:
Good to see you around too. I got the g920v. I ditched my DevEd Note 4 for the rootless S6 because I like it that much. The hardware is pretty amazing. Plus I wanted to step away from ROM building for a while with all that has been going on with life. It's way too time consuming. I will probably get back into it some day but for now these tar threads are a good way for me to give back to the community.
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Nice.. it looks like ground is being made already to root the s6 wwith the newest exploit out lol. hopefully it wont be long! The break has been nice however so i agree.
hard to believe my s5 rom thread now has 150k views! I hope the gs6 edge isnt as demanding as that thread was.. then again i want to remove all this crap and im sure anything will only make the device better!
Sent from my SM-T807V using XDA Free mobile app
Misterxtc said:
Here is a link to the stock Verizon tar file to flash in download mode via Odin. I will add more files as they become available. Use this to return to factory stock if a factory reset dose not solve any problems you may have with your retail Verizon S6. If you find these files useful and download them please hit the thanks button. Do not copy these files and repost them, make a link to this thread instead. If I missed anything in the instructions please let me know and I will update the OP. Thanks and enjoy.
Install Instructions1: Download Odin and Verizon S6 Retail Tar from the links below. Then extract the Odin.zip file ..
2: Run Odin and pick the AP button then navigate to where you saved the file you want to flash and chose that file. Let Odin verify the file.
3: Turn off your phone and enter download mode by holding the home, volume down and the power buttons until the enter download mode screen appears. Then enter download mode by letting go of the buttons and then press the volume up key.
4: Now you should be in download mode, connect your phone to your PC now. Odin should say connected in the message box, if not you need to install your Samsung phone drivers.
5: After connecting your phone and loading the tar file press the AP button and let Odin do it's job. This will take about 5 to to 10 minutes to complete. Please be patient and do not disconnect your phone until the phone reboots and the word Pass appears in the upper left corner of Odin.
6: That's it, you should now be in the phone setup screen with the words Pass in Odin if all went well.
If you get stuck in a bootloop after flashing a tar file don't panic. Enter the maintenance menu by holding the volume down, home and power keys for about 10 seconds. Then clear cache and factory data reset.
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I know this may be a stupid suggestion, but you might want to add press "start" in your instructions instead of saying "press the AP button" on step 5.
droidiac13 said:
I know this may be a stupid suggestion, but you might want to add press "start" in your instructions instead of saying "press the AP button" on step 5.
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Good catch, I fixed the OP. After 83,882 views in my S5 tar thread that have the same directions no one noticed
Misterxtc said:
Good catch, I fixed the OP. After 83,882 views in my S5 tar thread that have the same directions no one noticed
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That's too funny. Thank you for this though. It will definitely come in handy.
Am I blind this am.. But all I am seeing is the Mobile version of Smart Switch, not a PC version as you state...
Gunthermic said:
Am I blind this am.. But all I am seeing is the Mobile version of Smart Switch, not a PC version as you state...
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No it's pretty hidden. Go three sections down and it's in step 2.
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Gunthermic said:
Am I blind this am.. But all I am seeing is the Mobile version of Smart Switch, not a PC version as you state...
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I updated the OP with a direct link to SmartSwitch from my AFH account.
Is there any way to do this on a macbook?
I had a problem where my Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-I337M) was stuck in a boot loop because of the Lollipop 5.0.1 update. I tried everything from going into recovery mode and factory resetting it to doing the smack method on it. Then I found this way by flashing the Android Kitkat 4.4.2 ROM back into my phone via Odin. Here are the steps to downgrade to KitKat 4.4.2:
NOTE: I am not responsible for anything that happens to your phone. please proceed if you know what you are doing.
Before you start:
Turn on USB debugging by going to Settings>More>Developer Options. (If you don't have developer options, go to Settings>More>About device and press the build number 5-10 times and developer mode will be enabled)
Make sure battery is charged at least 50%
Backup everything if you can or make sure you have a backup already done.
Have your phone plugged into the computer
After you done those things, you ready to begin. Here is what to do:
1. Download Odin v3.09. You can download it by copy and pasting the link. odindownload.com/
2. Download the firmware for your phone. Go to sammobile.com (You will have to create a free account first) and look up your model. (For Example: you will search SGH-I337M if you have a Canadian Galaxy S4). The Model info should be behind the battery. If you don’t know or can’t find it, comment below and I will find it for you. Make sure you have the right carrier as well if it says so.
NOTE: Downloading the firmware may take a while if you have a slow internet connection. If you have a slow internet connection, make sure your computer doesn't sleep overnight while its downloading.
3. Extract both files to your computer.
4. Open Odin v3.09
5. On your Galaxy S4, Turn off your device. When its shut off, press the Power>Hone, and VOLUME DOWN key at the same time. You will see this pop up. (Image called 5-custom-os-warning.jpg. Click file for picture if you don't understand)
You will press volume up. Then you will see this. (Image called 4-downloading.jpg . Click file for picture if you don't understand)
DO NOT TOUCH YOUR PHONE WHEN THIS SHOWS UP!
5. Open Odin v3.09. Click the AP Button.
(Image called Odin-3.09.jpg . Click file for picture if you don't understand)
6. Look for the firmware you downloaded and click open. You will have to wait a bit until the firmware is in Odin. You will know when its finished when you see the file name in the AP box.
7. Click START. You will have to wait as the process takes 5-10 minutes. The phone will reboot once or twice. then the welcome screen should pop up. and you are DONE. You have successful downloaded Android KitKat 4.4.2.
Enjoy!
LukeTheTechGuy
Another guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/i9505-downgrade-5-0-lollipop-to-4-4-2-t3052472
Thank you! i works
LukeTheTechGuy said:
I had a problem where my Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-I337M) was stuck in a boot loop because of the Lollipop 5.0.1 update. I tried everything from going into recovery mode and factory resetting it to doing the smack method on it. Then I found this way by flashing the Android Kitkat 4.4.2 ROM back into my phone via Odin. Here are the steps to downgrade to KitKat 4.4.2:
NOTE: I am not responsible for anything that happens to your phone. please proceed if you know what you are doing.
Before you start:
Turn on USB debugging by going to Settings>More>Developer Options. (If you don't have developer options, go to Settings>More>About device and press the build number 5-10 times and developer mode will be enabled)
Make sure battery is charged at least 50%
Backup everything if you can or make sure you have a backup already done.
Have your phone plugged into the computer
After you done those things, you ready to begin. Here is what to do:
1. Download Odin v3.09. You can download it by copy and pasting the link. odindownload.com/
2. Download the firmware for your phone. Go to sammobile.com (You will have to create a free account first) and look up your model. (For Example: you will search SGH-I337M if you have a Canadian Galaxy S4). The Model info should be behind the battery. If you don’t know or can’t find it, comment below and I will find it for you. Make sure you have the right carrier as well if it says so.
NOTE: Downloading the firmware may take a while if you have a slow internet connection. If you have a slow internet connection, make sure your computer doesn't sleep overnight while its downloading.
3. Extract both files to your computer.
4. Open Odin v3.09
5. On your Galaxy S4, Turn off your device. When its shut off, press the Power>Hone, and VOLUME DOWN key at the same time. You will see this pop up. (Image called 5-custom-os-warning.jpg. Click file for picture if you don't understand)
You will press volume up. Then you will see this. (Image called 4-downloading.jpg . Click file for picture if you don't understand)
DO NOT TOUCH YOUR PHONE WHEN THIS SHOWS UP!
5. Open Odin v3.09. Click the AP Button.
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6. Look for the firmware you downloaded and click open. You will have to wait a bit until the firmware is in Odin. You will know when its finished when you see the file name in the AP box.
7. Click START. You will have to wait as the process takes 5-10 minutes. The phone will reboot once or twice. then the welcome screen should pop up. and you are DONE. You have successful downloaded Android KitKat 4.4.2.
Enjoy!
LukeTheTechGuy
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Does this same procedure work for downgrading to JellyBean MDJ firmware? Or can Lollipop only be downgraded to Kitkat?
Thanks.
Brother my 9505 have custom lollipop now.can I this process for back to kk?or its for only stock lollipop to kk?
yes, it can also be downgraded to MDJ firmware... I just tried yesterday. However, WiFi and phone call are not working. I then flashed to 4.4.2 and works perfectly since then.
HI, is not neccesary to install BL and PDA? Only AP? Thanks !!!
Is this working on SHV-E330L?
Ok so got a Notepro P900 - "stock" it only boots to Logo then a blank screen.
Tried recovery/reflashing but Odin just sticks on "initializing", I have seen threads saying to enable USB debugging etc but i can boot into the OS.
Can someone PLEASE let me know if I can save this unit?
I think it was is running 4.4.2. - obviously I don't care about knox etc, I would just like to get it running again
thank you
Edit: OK - $50 reward for anyone who can fix it.
can you boot into recovery mode?
Press and hold Volume UP key + Home Key, while pressing these keys then press and hold Power key for a while.
Release all key when Android or Samsung logo appear then you will see Android System Recovery.
Use Volume keys to select Menu.
Use Power key to Confirm.
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can you boot into recovery mode?
Press and hold Volume UP key + Home Key, while pressing these keys then press and hold Power key for a while.
Release all key when Android or Samsung logo appear then you will see Android System Recovery.
Use Volume keys to select Menu.
Use Power key to Confirm.
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Yes I can get into recovery mode. However that is as far as I can get. I have tried all different versions of Odin and it stops:
Tried recovery/reflashing but Odin just sticks on "initializing", I have seen threads saying to enable USB debugging etc but i can boot into the OS.
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thanks
TessTickles said:
Yes I can get into recovery mode. However that is as far as I can get. I have tried all different versions of Odin and it stops:
thanks
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I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think you can do anything great there without activating debugging mode in the settings. Otherwise, you could pretty much bypass all theft protection.
... tried something similar after forgetting my screen lock but gave up annoyed after a while ^^
If it is the stock rom, it should be Android 5.1., right? Maybe you can post your thread in another, less specified section of this forum. Otherwise you could still try it in the forum Android-Hilfe.de at MisterX31. [I hope with this recommendation I do nothing undesirable in this forum !?]He has already helped over 200 people personally and individually with a 98 percent success rate without asking for more than a thank you.
Hopefully I could help you with this answer. If you already know something new, please let me know.
@TessTickles did you carry on trying or gave up?
Does Odin find it when connected in download mode (Vol minus, pwr, home together) to your PC?
In recovery Odin will not flash it.
Btw which Odin version did you try it with?
bmwdroid said:
@TessTickles did you carry on trying or gave up?
Does Odin find it when connected in download mode (Vol minus, pwr, home together) to your PC?
In recovery Odin will not flash it.
Btw which Odin version did you try it with?
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It is sat on the sideboard doing nothing. Odin finds it fine, it just fails to go any further.
Odin 3.07 -> right up to the latest version (and every one I could find in between)
thanks
And what was the battery capacity like when you tried?
Checked different USB cables and USB ports for connecting?
The right pic is what you see when connected?
https://www.fonepaw.com/images/solution/download-mode-samsung.jpg
Odin shows it like in the attached pic?
And says <Added> in the box below "com"?
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And what was the battery capacity like when you tried?
Checked different USB cables and USB ports for connecting?
The right pic is what you see when connected?
https://www.fonepaw.com/images/solution/download-mode-samsung.jpg
Odin shows it like in the attached pic?
And says <Added> in the box below "com"?
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Battery 100% - Yes Odin always shows a connected com port.
thanks
Which ROM/files did you try it with?
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Which ROM/files did you try it with?
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CF-Auto-Root-v1awifi-v1awifixx-smp900.tar.md5
CF-Auto-Root-v1awifi-v1awifixx-smp900.tar
recovery.tar.md5
recovery.img
P900XXUANB3-RecoveryImg.tar
openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.0-v1awifi.img.tar
CF-Auto-Root-v1awifi-v1awifixx-smp900c
CF-Auto-Root-v1awifi-v1awifixx-smp900r
CF-Auto-Root-v1awifi-v1awifixx-smp900z
but to name a few
So you just want to flash the recovery and keep the system?
I'd recommend to flash the stock lollipop ROM consisting of three parts.
That would be like a factory reset.
Then start again with rooting.
The three part ROM you get with SamFirm tool in checking the binary box.
Insert model and region and check automatic decryption as well.
https://app.box.com/s/1glvsdys8gvvletab1b2gpthr8qet8qp
(valid 24h)
bmwdroid said:
So you just want to flash the recovery and keep the system?
I'd recommend to flash the stock lollipop ROM consisting of three parts.
That would be like a factory reset.
Then start again with rooting.
The three part ROM you get with SamFirm tool in checking the binary box.
Insert model and region and check automatic decryption as well.
https://app.box.com/s/1glvsdys8gvvletab1b2gpthr8qet8qp
(valid 24h)
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Hi thanks for the reply - it was never rooted. I was just trying to get it running again, reset is fine.
Never used SamFirm before is there a guide anywhere?
I have also tried downloading the stock rom a few times and it always times out on places like sammobile - where can I get it?
thanks
TessTickles said:
Hi thanks for the reply - it was never rooted. I was just trying to get it running again, reset is fine.
Never used SamFirm before is there a guide anywhere?
I have also tried downloading the stock rom a few times and it always times out on places like sammobile - where can I get it?
thanks
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Easiest way would be to use SamFirm.
May take a while to download ROM, but never timed out for me and it loads directly from Samsung servers.
Doesn't have to be installed just start it after unpacking.
No real guide needed imo.
Quite self explaining.
If you search for it in the net you'll find loads of pics showing what to do.
Just be sure to insert correct device type, region and check "decrypt automatically".
Here is a link to the original thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
Don't care about "deprecated" because for all my six different Samsung devices it downloaded all the stock ROMs.
After downloading just start Odin from a desktop folder (c:/odin is best)
copy all three downloaded / uncompressed files into it
go into download mode (Vol down, home, pwr) with your P900 and Vol up for confirmation
connect P900 to PC
add the different files in their specific Odin boxes
don't uncheck "auto reboot" in options
Hit start and hope it'll work
It always did on mine when I sometimes mangled them up when flashing ROMs that produced permanent reboots or other probs.
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@TessTickles
If you don't know the region code this might help:
https://www.sammobile.com/forum/threads/15134-Samsung-firmware-country-codes
bmwdroid said:
Easiest way would be to use SamFirm.
May take a while to download ROM, but never timed out for me and it loads directly from Samsung servers.
Doesn't have to be installed just start it after unpacking.
No real guide needed imo.
Quite self explaining.
If you search for it in the net you'll find loads of pics showing what to do.
Just be sure to insert correct device type, region and check "decrypt automatically".
Here is a link to the original thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
Don't care about "deprecated" because for all my six different Samsung devices it downloaded all the stock ROMs.
After downloading just start Odin from a desktop folder (c:/odin is best)
copy all three downloaded / uncompressed files into it
go into download mode (Vol down, home, pwr) with your P900 and Vol up for confirmation
connect P900 to PC
add the different files in their specific Odin boxes
don't uncheck "auto reboot" in options
Hit start and hope it'll work
It always did on mine when I sometimes mangled them up when flashing ROMs that produced permanent reboots or other probs.
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@TessTickles
If you don't know the region code this might help:
https://www.sammobile.com/forum/threads/15134-Samsung-firmware-country-codes
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Brill - I have downloaded the firmware - the file i got was "P900XXS0BPL2_P900BTU0BOL1_HOME.tar.md5"
I can open it with Winrar and I get a filelist of:
boot.img
cache.img
hidden.img
recovery.img
sboot.bin
system.img
Which are the three I need?
thanks again much appreciated
Ah
I'm sorry.
Forgot to remark that the "binary nature" box has to be set as well.
Plus the box "decrypt automatically".
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Ah
I'm sorry.
Forgot to remark that the "binary nature" box has to be set as well.
Plus the box "decrypt automatically".
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Don't be sorry - I appreciate the help.
Did everything exactly as you stated... everything goes fine until I press start and then the Odin gets to "Initialization.." and thats it. Never moves, left it for an hour.
This is what happened before, tried everything and cannot get past initialization.
Thanks again
Well now we can just try different options.
Is Samsung Kies still running?
which Samsung mobile drivers do you use?
I don't have Kies and just use the mobile drivers.
Give older Odin versions a try as well.
The oldest one I have is the 3.04.
I just read that a repartitioninig with a .pit file might help, but that's quite dangerous to the device and should be the last option.
As long as the P900 is still reacting it can't be totally dead so there should be a possibility to revive it.
Do you have the possibility to do the whole process on a different PC?
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Do you have the possibility to do the whole process on a different PC?
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I have six PC's and tried it on all of them
bmwdroid said:
Well now we can just try different options.
Is Samsung Kies still running?
which Samsung mobile drivers do you use?
I don't have Kies and just use the mobile drivers.
Give older Odin versions a try as well.
The oldest one I have is the 3.04.
I just read that a repartitioninig with a .pit file might help, but that's quite dangerous to the device and should be the last option.
As long as the P900 is still reacting it can't be totally dead so there should be a possibility to revive it.
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Tried Kies a few times - it doesn't work. I can't remember what it failed though.