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[HOW-TO] Fix your CHARGE stuck in recovery, UN-ROOT.

***Disclaimer is the usual***
!EE4! (Just sharing the knowledge I was given, All files for download are posted below) [THIS WILL TAKE YOU BACK TO STOCK UNROOTED FOR A FRESH START]
1. Assuming you have had a bad flash, you are stuck in recovery!?!? Well dont panic, *Attempt to flash another ROM and let it reboot into recovery where you are stuck. [For me this applied for the CWM look alike with the banana man] The attempt will make sure we get into download mode [Yellow triangle with Android man doing shovel construction]
2. Remove the battery from the device and open ODIN*
3. Hold VOLUME DOWN then plug the phone in via usb, you should have download mode screen and ODIN should recognize. If not, Download the SAMSUNG DRIVERS. (Again, links are posted below) After those download, try step 3 again.
4. In ODIN, Place the chare.pit file in the PIT section
5. Place the md5 tar file in the PDA section. !***MAKE SURE PDA BOX IS CHECKED***!!***CHECK RE PARTITION BOX***!!***UN CHECK AUTO REBOOT***!!
6. Okay SO, ODIN should say COM port in yellow meaning its being read, says its been added in the message box, etc. You have the boxes checked and unchecked, phone is in downloading mode, files are loaded in, and ALL PROGRAMS RUNNING ARE DISABLED AND CLOSED.
7. Press start and you should be good, let it do its thing!
****IF your phone is flashing the backlight keys and just wont be read or go to downloading mode make sure your are holding volume down then plug it in via usb. The samsung charger cord that the phone came with is your best bet for the results.
****IF your phone is soft bricked and you have the screen described as this.... (PHONE ICON).....(TRIANGLE).....(COMPUTER ICON). Please put battery in phone, then hold volume down and plug in via usb. (That should have it in downloading mode and read)
Thanks go to anoninja118!!!!!!!!!!!!
Any questions? Go for it. Ill be happy to guide.
-ODIN. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=J4Y10P6G
-File to go in PDA section http://www.multiupload.com/MG4H7JJMPN
-PIT file in PIT section http://www.mediafire.com/?kk62yxpp8b8x918
- Unzip the PDA file with this - http://fyzip.com/
Again, make sure all is correct and all is matching these directions.

ICS stock (oneclick) and CWM via Rom Manager

I have taken my new skyrocket and flashed it with the ICS stock (oneclick) rooted it using these instructions:
Code:
How to Root and Install CWM Recovery on Galaxy S2 Skyrocket ICS Firmware
Part I: Installing CWM Recovery (Required before rooting)
1.Download the CWM package.
Download Link | Filename: SkyrocketCWMrecovery.tar
2.Download Odin 1.85 from → here.
Filename: Odin 1.85.zip | Size: 199 KB
3.Extract the contents of the Odin 1.85.zip file to a folder.
4.Open Odin (from step 3) — double-click the Odin3 v1.85.exe that you got after extracting the file Odin 1.85.zip.
5.Now, boot into download mode on the phone. To do this, turn off your phone. Plug in your USB cable to the computer, but not to the phone. Then, holding the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons on the phone, plug in the USB cable to the phone while holding those buttons. Once the Download mode screen shows up, let go of the buttons.
6.You should get the message “Added!” under Odin’s message box in the bottom left. If you don’t get this message, then probably there is a problem with drivers. Make sure you’ve proper drivers installed. See point 3 above under Pre-Installation Requirements.
7.In Odin, click the PDA tab, and select the file SkyrocketCWMrecovery.tar (from step 1).
8.Important! Do not make any other changes in Odin except selecting the required files as given in step 7. Leave all other options as they are.
9.Now hit the START button to start flashing Clockworkmod recovery on your Galaxy S2 Skyrocket. After flashing is complete, the phone will reboot, and you’ll get a PASS message (with green background) in Odin. You can now safely disconnect your phone.
IMPORTANT Note: If ODIN gets stuck and doesn’t seem to be doing anything, or you get a FAIL message (with red background) in ODIN, do the following – disconnect the phone from the PC, close ODIN, remove battery, re-insert it, then do the procedure again from Step 4.
Part II: Root the ICS Firmware
1.Download the root package.
Download Link | Filename: Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
2.Transfer the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip file to your internal SD card.
3.Turn off the phone, then boot into recovery. To do so, press and hold the Volume Up + Volume Down + Power buttons till the first white Samsung text shows up, then let them go. You’ll boot into recovery soon enough. In recovery, use Volume buttons to navigate and the Power button to select.
4.Select install zip from sdcard, then select choose zip from sdcard. Scroll to the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip file on the sdcard and select it. Confirm installation by selecting Yes – Install Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip on the next screen.
5.After the installation is complete, select go back then select reboot system now to reboot the phone. You now have a rooted UCALC4 ICS firmware on your Galaxy S2 Skyrocket.
I have the CWM recovery installed, but within Rom manager It's telling me CWM recovery needs to be installed and I need to select a phone. I see the T-Mobile Galaxy S2, but I do not see the ATT Skyrocket. Any ideas?
For some odd reason Im getting "Android is upgrading.. Optimizing X of 62" on every reboot.
Any ideas on this as well?

Don't use ROM Manager.... It only works for fixing permissions.

I'd suggest do all these task in CWM and keep rom manager away.

custommx3 said:
I have taken my new skyrocket and flashed it with the ICS stock (oneclick) rooted it using these instructions:
Code:
How to Root and Install CWM Recovery on Galaxy S2 Skyrocket ICS Firmware
Part I: Installing CWM Recovery (Required before rooting)
1.Download the CWM package.
Download Link | Filename: SkyrocketCWMrecovery.tar
2.Download Odin 1.85 from → here.
Filename: Odin 1.85.zip | Size: 199 KB
3.Extract the contents of the Odin 1.85.zip file to a folder.
4.Open Odin (from step 3) — double-click the Odin3 v1.85.exe that you got after extracting the file Odin 1.85.zip.
5.Now, boot into download mode on the phone. To do this, turn off your phone. Plug in your USB cable to the computer, but not to the phone. Then, holding the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons on the phone, plug in the USB cable to the phone while holding those buttons. Once the Download mode screen shows up, let go of the buttons.
6.You should get the message “Added!” under Odin’s message box in the bottom left. If you don’t get this message, then probably there is a problem with drivers. Make sure you’ve proper drivers installed. See point 3 above under Pre-Installation Requirements.
7.In Odin, click the PDA tab, and select the file SkyrocketCWMrecovery.tar (from step 1).
8.Important! Do not make any other changes in Odin except selecting the required files as given in step 7. Leave all other options as they are.
9.Now hit the START button to start flashing Clockworkmod recovery on your Galaxy S2 Skyrocket. After flashing is complete, the phone will reboot, and you’ll get a PASS message (with green background) in Odin. You can now safely disconnect your phone.
IMPORTANT Note: If ODIN gets stuck and doesn’t seem to be doing anything, or you get a FAIL message (with red background) in ODIN, do the following – disconnect the phone from the PC, close ODIN, remove battery, re-insert it, then do the procedure again from Step 4.
Part II: Root the ICS Firmware
1.Download the root package.
Download Link | Filename: Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
2.Transfer the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip file to your internal SD card.
3.Turn off the phone, then boot into recovery. To do so, press and hold the Volume Up + Volume Down + Power buttons till the first white Samsung text shows up, then let them go. You’ll boot into recovery soon enough. In recovery, use Volume buttons to navigate and the Power button to select.
4.Select install zip from sdcard, then select choose zip from sdcard. Scroll to the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip file on the sdcard and select it. Confirm installation by selecting Yes – Install Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip on the next screen.
5.After the installation is complete, select go back then select reboot system now to reboot the phone. You now have a rooted UCALC4 ICS firmware on your Galaxy S2 Skyrocket.
I have the CWM recovery installed, but within Rom manager It's telling me CWM recovery needs to be installed and I need to select a phone. I see the T-Mobile Galaxy S2, but I do not see the ATT Skyrocket. Any ideas?
For some odd reason Im getting "Android is upgrading.. Optimizing X of 62" on every reboot.
Any ideas on this as well?
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The CWM in app store is not as up-to-date as one would think. If you use it to install CWM it will install an OLDER version... Forget about it. I used to use it just to boot to recovery, wihtout the hassle of the buttons. Only for that.
Re the "Android is upgrading...." The old applications were not deleted completely. Wipe cache partition, Fix permissions, wipe dalvik cache (in CWM Advanced).
Good luck !

[Q] Bootloader question.

I follwed these instructions to root my phone:
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Mar 29, 2013 Ξ57 CommentsRoot and Install CWM Recovery on Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 Android 4.1.1/4.1.2
posted by Rakesh Shukla
Rooting an Android device has many privileges. Having rooted your phone once, you are able to use third-party custom ROMs and mods that require a custom recovery to be installed. Besides, there are hundreds,or say thousands, of app that are capable of doing wondrous things and enhance your phones performance and usability. But this humble eulogy of rooting cannot undermine the hazards associated with it.
Rooting a Samsung Galaxy device is much easier than rooting any device manufactured by other OEMs but when it comes to rooting a Samsung phone from Verizon, things get a little more complicated and rounded. However, complicated it might be, it cannot stop our great Devs to crack the nut. All props and credit for the method described here goes to XDA member open1your1eyes0.
Disclaimer:
Please note that the procedure of unlocking the bootloader, rooting and installing a custom recovery on your Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 is considered risky. Moreover, it will also void the warranty of your phone. Proceed only when you are sure what you are going to do and understand the seriousness of things. More than anything, be careful while following the steps.
Looking for Rooting Tutorial for Some Other S3 Variant?
Take a look all Galaxy S3 rooting tutorials here.
Prerequisites:
•Charge your phone to have at least 60% of battery juice.
•Rooting does not wipe any data from your phone but we would strongly recommend that you backup all your contacts, messages, call-log, apps, etc. Here are some good free apps to help you with backing up your data.
•Put your device in USB Debugging mode from Settings> Developer Options>
Required Downloads:
Since this tutorial is for Galaxy S3 I535 on Android 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 both, download the files accordingly- only different being the stock bootchain file. For the sake of convenience put all the downloaded files in one folder.
These are important but mandatory files. If you have them, just skip:
•Download the Odin tool and extract the zip on your desktop: Odin3-v3.07.zip – Mirror
•Download Samsung USB Drivers and install on your computer. Skip if you already have it: Download
These two files are meant to be downloaded by all:
•Download the custom Bootchain file: VRALEC.bootchain.tar.md5 – Mirror
•Download CWM Recovery: CWM6023TouchVZW.tar.md5 — Mirror
Download one of the following files depending on what you want:
•Download SuperSU file (for Root Only): CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip
•Download SuperUser file to (Root and Unlock Bootloader both): SuperSU_Bootloader_FIXED.zip — Mirror
Download one of the following bootchain files depending on firmware version of your Galaxy S3 SCH-I535:
•Bootchain file for VRBLK3 (Jelly Bean 4.1.1): VRBLK3_Bootchain.tar.md5 — Mirror
•Bootchain file for VRBMB1 (Jelly Bean 4.1.2): VRBMB1_Bootchain.tar.md5 — Mirror
Root, Unlock Bootloader and Install CWM:
Already made the preparations and downloaded the required stuff? It’s action time now. Be careful and proceed.
1.Copy the “SuperSU_Bootloader_FIXED.zip” file to your phone’s internal or external SD card.
2.Turn off your Galaxy S3 and boot it into Download mode: hold the Volume Down + Home + Power buttons simultaneously for a few seconds till you see a warning screen asking you to press Volume Up key to continue. Pressing this key will take you to Download or Odin mode.
3.Open the Odin folder and run the .exe file present there and then connect your Galaxy S3 to PC via USB cable. Wait till Odin detects your device and you see ID:COM port turning Blue and “Added!!” text at the message box below.
4.Now we will flash the custom bootchain file so make sure that “Auto Reboot” and “F Reset Time” are selected on Odin. Then click the PDA button and select the “VRALEC.bootchain.tar.md5″ file and click on “Start” button on Odin.
5.The bootchain file will be flashed in a few seconds and you will see “RESET!!” message with blue signal. Your phone will reboot automatically. Close the Odin window and disconnect the USB cable.
6.Now you need to install the ClockworkMod touch recovery. To install it, boot the phone into Download mode again (as you did in Step #2 above).
7.Relaunch the Odin, connect the phone using the cable and uncheck the “Auto Reboot” option on Odin.
8.Click on the PDA button, select the “CWM6023TouchVZW.tar.md5″ file and hit the “Start” button.
9.CWM Recovery will be flashed to your phone followed by “PASS!!”. This time your phone will not reboot automatically. Close the Odin window.
10.Now pull out the back cover of the phone and remove the battery. Place the battery to its place after about 30 seconds.
11.Then boot the phone into ClockworkMod recovery mode. To do this, hold the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons simultaneously. Keep the 3 keys pressed till your phone vibrates and when it does, release the Power button but keep the other 2 keys pressed till you a gray background with blue text the clockworkmod recovery written on the top of the screen.
12.Since it’s touch recovery, you can either select options by tapping, or using the volume and power keys.
13.Okay, now go to “install zip from sdcard> choose zip from sdcard” and select the “SuperSU_Bootloader_FIXED.zip” file.
14.Confirm your choice by selecting “yes’ and let the installation finish.
15.When it’s done, go back and select “reboot system now”. But before your phone boots, pull out the battery and place it back after a few seconds.
16.Once again, and for the third time. you will have to boot the device in Download Mode. You know well how to do it.
17.Relaunch Odin, connect the phone to PC, click on PDA button and select the stock bootchain file (either VRBLK3 or VRBMB1) depending on what file you have downloaded.
18.Click the “Start” button to initiate the installation. When it is finished, the phone will reboot automatically.
So, now you have a fully rooted Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 with unlocked bootloader and ClockworkMod recovery installed. To verify the root, download any app that requires root permissions. However, there is a specific app for the purpose and you can find it at the Play Store
Everything went sucessfully and my phone was rooted. I did encounter one problem and that was I couldn't get the CWM Touch Recovery to stick. I found out with the help of a few forum members that I needed to select "yes" on the propmt to overwrite the stock recovery. (the warnign I got stated ROM will flash back to stock. Would you like to fix this? YES= This can not be undone/ NO or Go Back. I was selecting go back because I was not sure on what to select and CWM would never stick it would always reboot back to stock. Last night I did select yes, and it worked fine.) I went back and fixed the issue, and now CWM Touch Recovery is flashed on my phone. I also used Terminal Emulater to back up my IMEI.
My question is, because I initailly did'nt flash the CWM Touch Recovery the right way (right way meaning selecting yes) does this mean I didn't unlock my bootloader? I'm a complete noob and just want to make sure I have things in order.
Thanks,

Take a look at this thread to determine if you bootloader is unlocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265291

Rooting and CWMR for Qmobile Noir A7

Earlier we posted the screenshots, claiming to finally have nailed Qmobile Noir A7. Here is the most requested post for the step by step method of rooting, All you are required to do is follow the steps.
Installing CWMR
1. Download the Files
i. Scatter and CWMR for A7(Download Here)
ii. SPFlashTool ( Download Here )
iii. Drivers for A7 – CD or from the Q site.
iv. root_a7.zip( Download Here )
2. With phone on, connect the phone to the computer and start USB Debugging.
3. Install the Drivers to it through driver file.
4. Now Switch the phone off and connect the phone to the computer again. It’ll ask you to install the another driver. Install it from the preloaders downloaded.
5. Put the file in Scatter per Image Below.
6. Ensure nothing but the recovery check box is clicked. Rest remain unchecked.
7. Switch off your Phone. Take the Battery out for 5 Secs and reinsert the Battery.
8. On Flashtool press download.
9. Connect your phone cable connecting it to the computer. No hurries take your time. (Ensure when download was clicked your phone was not connected to the phone)
10. Upon successful flashing you will see the green circle icon.
11. Close the tool and restart your phone in recovery mode by holding power + Volume up
12. You should be able to enter CWMR.
Rooting Phone
Download Root_A7.zip file
Copy to SD card.
Power off your phone.
Turn on by pressing power button + volume up button.
Select “Install zip from sdcard” –> “Choose zip from sdcard” –> Now select “Root_A7.zip” –> Select Yes
When done Successfully Go Back main CWMR And Reboot your phone.
Check your applications section you’d have superuser there.
Open Superuser app and in settings update your binaries.(Congratulations you are rooted).
PS : INCPak never lied to anyone, doubt ever us we just ensure that this procedure is verified and doesn’t mess your phone !
- See more at: http://www.incpak.com/tech/lets-root-qmobile-noir-a7/#sthash.Vds1TVe2.dpuf
CREDITS:UBAID KHAN AND KHURRAM

[Q&A] ▬CЯEED v4▬ |DXKT7|[ROM][KERNEL]

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odin & ops download link expired and after installing odin multidownloader v4.43 com
pratyush.creed said:
How to Install Rom:
1.Download ROM and Copy to SD Card.
2.Install Clockworkmod Recovery From Here: CWM 5
3.Boot Into Recovery Mode.
4.Flash Via CWM.
5.Do a Data Reset.
How to Install Rom[NOOB-PROOF]:
1.At First Download the Tools Required to Install Stock Rom and Custom Recovery : HERE-(ODIN+OPS)
2.Extract The File.You Will Find Two Files BENI.OPS and ODIN.exe.
3.Download and Install the Samsung Usb Drivers On Your PC
*Checking If You have Froyo or Gingerbread Installed*
Open Settings > About Phone
At Bottom Check the Android Version :
2.2.1=Froyo
2.3.3/2.3.4/2.3.6=Gingerbread
If you have Froyo Installed Follow the Steps to Update to Gingerbread On Your Device :
*You Should Do a Factory Reset/Data Wipe by Dialling this Code " *2767*3855#" *
1.Download the Gingerbread Firmware from Here and Extract it: DDKT3 2.3.6
2.After Download is Finished Power Off Your Phone.
3.Now Turn it On by Pressing these 3 Keys Together (Volume Down + Home Key + Power Button)
4.This Will Take You To Download Mode.(A Yellow Triangle With Android Bot Logo)
5.Open the ODIN.exe on your PC .
6.On the Left Side Check "One Package" Option.
7.At Bottom Right Side on One Package option Point it to the Gingerbread Firmware You Just Downloaded and Extracted. (It Should be a *.tar File)
8.Connect The USB Cable From PC to Phone.
9.Then You will see the First Box in ODIN Below 'Com Port Mapping' Turns Yellow
10.Click Start
11.After around 4-5 minutes Gingerbread Installation On Your Device will be Completed.
Now,If Your Device is Running Gingerbread Continue Towards Installation Of ClockworkMod Revery.
1.Download the 'ClockworkMod' from Here : CWM 5 *Do Press Thanks For Sir Tj's Hardwork*
2.After Download is Finished Power Off Your Phone.
3.Now Turn it On by Pressing these 3 Keys Together (Volume Down + Home Key + Power Button)
4.This Will Take You To Download Mode.(A Yellow Triangle With Android Bot Logo)
5.Open the ODIN.exe on your PC .
6.On the Left Side Check "One Package" Option.
7.At Bottom Right Side on One Package option Point it to the ClockworkMod Recovery You Just Downloaded. (It Should be a *.tar File)
8.Connect The USB Cable From PC to Phone.
9.Then You will see the First Box in ODIN Below 'Com Port Mapping' Turns Yellow
10.Click Start
11.After around 10 Seconds ClockworkMod Installation On Your Device will be Completed. (You Remove Cable After 10 Seconds as a the ODIN will take it to 5 Minutes)
Now You Have Gingerbread and Clockwork Mod Installed.
To Install Creed Follow the Steps Below:
1.Download the Copy The Latest Creed Version To Your SDCard.
2.Power Off the Device.
3.Switch it On by Pressing "Middle Key+ Power Key"
4.This will Take You to ClockworkMod Recovery .
5.In Recovery Touch Doesnt Works ,So use Volume Keys For Up/Down Options ,Middle Key to Enter and Back Key to go Back.
6.Select the Option "Data Wipe" and Then "Yes"
7.Now Goto 'Mount' Option .
8.Select "Format System" and Then "Yes"
9.Now Go Back To Main Menu and Select Option "Install Zip From SdCard"
10.Now Select "Choose Zip"
11.Point to the Location Where You Saved The Creed Rom
12.Select The Zip and Then Select "Yes"
13.Rom May Take Some Time To Install
14.If it Asks To Reboot Choose 'No' ,Jus go back again to the Main Menu and Do a Data Wipe Again.
15.Now Select 'Reboot'
Congratulations !!! Creed is Installed On Your Galaxy Fit GT-S5670.
Keep Enjoying and Do Post Feedbacks/Problems/Sugestions To Help Making the Rom Better.
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