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[Q] I997UCKK2 Rom

How do I flash a .rar file?

I'd like to know this as well...
Sent from my SGH-I997 using XDA App

Hey Guys,
I think you need a windows computer and to download Odin to flash the leaks. I've been using a windows computer. Not sure how to do it with a mac.
When you get the .rar file to your computer, extract it with winrar or peazip or whatever file compressor you like. It's gonna ask you for the password which is "sampro.pl" Then load up Odin. Put your phone in download mode (pull battery, replace battery, press and hold both volume buttons while plugging in the USB cable). Click the PDA button in Odin, and select the I997UCKK2-Homebinary.tar.md5 file and hit the start button.

MattSoRaven said:
Hey Guys,
I think you need a windows computer and to download Odin to flash the leaks. I've been using a windows computer. Not sure how to do it with a mac.
When you get the .rar file to your computer, extract it with winrar or peazip or whatever file compressor you like. It's gonna ask you for the password which is "sampro.pl" Then load up Odin. Plug your phone into your computer. Click the PDA button in Odin, and select the I997UCKK2-Homebinary.tar.md5 file and hit the start button.
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Thanks, I was getting hung up at the password. Been awhile since I've done it this way. Much appreciated!

You have to extract the rar and pull the homebinary.tar file out and place it in pda slot in odin....put phone in download mode and then.press start on odin
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ok, so if i'm flashing this in odin and i'm currently on cm7, do i need to include the infuse pit and the "unbrick" phone tar in addition to this file in the pda?

rickxx2000 said:
ok, so if i'm flashing this in odin and i'm currently on cm7, do i need to include the infuse pit and the "unbrick" phone tar in addition to this file in the pda?
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You should be able to skip all that. But i'm almost sure you must clear data!
Mac users can use heimdall. Extract the .tar.md5 open heimdall go to the"flash" tab, load the infuse.pit from the unbrick packages, click "add" to add partitions, then browse for the appropriate file. You will add these partitions and these files.
Ibl/pbl - boot.bin
Sbl- sbl.bin
Kernel-zimage
Factoryfs- factoryfs.rfs
Modem-modem.bin
Cache-csc.rfs
Database-dbdata.rfs
Some of these partitions are somewhat optional. I typically don't flash dbdata cache or param.ifs (param.ifs isn't usually included in theses leaks) also I only flash ibl and pbl once. Those are the bootloaders and will fix the rainbows on boot, once you have GB compatible bootloaders you never have to flash them again.
Also if it sounds complicated then get heimdall 1.1, it was more user friendly for the custom flashes. Nobody I'd really distributing the heimdall specific packages that the new ui is designed around so its kinda useless. 1.1 may be better for some people.
There is a little more to setting up heimdall on the Mac that I don't know. Something about "codeless kext" but there may be details in the read me file.

Dani897 said:
You should be able to skip all that. But i'm almost sure you must clear data!
Mac users can use heimdall. Extract the .tar.md5 open heimdall go to the"flash" tab, load the infuse.pit from the unbrick packages, click "add" to add partitions, then browse for the appropriate file. You will add these partitions and these files.
Ibl/pbl - boot.bin
Sbl- sbl.bin
Kernel-zimage
Factoryfs- factoryfs.rfs
Modem-modem.bin
Cache-csc.rfs
Database-dbdata.rfs
Some of these partitions are somewhat optional. I typically don't flash dbdata cache or param.ifs (param.ifs isn't usually included in theses leaks) also I only flash ibl and pbl once. Those are the bootloaders and will fix the rainbows on boot, once you have GB compatible bootloaders you never have to flash them again.
Also if it sounds complicated then get heimdall 1.1, it was more user friendly for the custom flashes. Nobody I'd really distributing the heimdall specific packages that the new ui is designed around so its kinda useless. 1.1 may be better for some people.
There is a little more to setting up heimdall on the Mac that I don't know. Something about "codeless kext" but there may be details in the read me file.
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thanks bud. i'm on windows 7 so i guess i'll give it go without the pit.

Got it flashed, but SOC will not root my phone! Is there another way?

Jep56 said:
Got it flashed, but SOC will not root my phone! Is there another way?
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Flash entropys kernel, that Should give you root but it breaks video. If you want video flash back to stock kernel, you should be able to keep root.
I would suggest after flashing entropys to go into market and get busybox and superuser if it doesn't install it for you from flashing kernel
Big dog Infuse I997 GB KJ4

bignate78 said:
Flash entropys kernel, that Should give you root but it breaks video. If you want video flash back to stock kernel, you should be able to keep root.
I would suggest after flashing entropys to go into market and get busybox and superuser if it doesn't install it for you from flashing kernel
Big dog Infuse I997 GB KJ4
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Can't flash w/o red CWM, can't get red CWM, keep getting signature failures when trying to run update.zip
Really at a loss on trying to root this right now. Never had this problem before

Jep56 said:
Can't flash w/o red CWM, can't get red CWM, keep getting signature failures when trying to run update.zip
Really at a loss on trying to root this right now. Never had this problem before
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Flash the kernel through Odin or heimdall
Big dog Infuse I997 GB KJ4

VictoryRom v1.7 (GB 2.3.6) KK2 Build
wi-fi does not work
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tony998 said:
wi-fi does not work
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works after flashing Latest Kernel from Entropy512

[Q]: How to convert .img to .tar (recovery image)

Hello,
So I wanted to manually install recovery clockwork touch recovery 5.8.1.3 for the skyrocket, so I went to http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager and downloaded it the only problem is that is a .img file and not a .tar file that I could flash it via odin...
I would like to know the steps to make a .tar file that will flash via odin successfully.
If someone knowledgeable can help me that would be greatly appreciated it.
Thanks again!

Name it recovery.img and tar it up on a Linux box, windows built tars don't seem too work well, then flashed away.

cschmitt said:
Name it recovery.img and tar it up on a Linux box, windows built tars don't seem too work well, then flashed away.
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Forgive my ignorance but when you refer to a linux box, what do you exactly mean by that?
I run windows 7...

r3dp0is0n2012 said:
Forgive my ignorance but when you refer to a linux box, what do you exactly mean by that?
I run windows 7...
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Actually, stay away from the ROM Manager version, flash this one instead, it's already in a tar: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22004305&postcount=1
Look for the 'ODIN install' version.

r3dp0is0n2012 said:
Forgive my ignorance but when you refer to a linux box, what do you exactly mean by that?
I run windows 7...
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He means do it on a machine running linux, not windoze.
Ubuntu is easy to install on your windows box with the wubi installer and pretty easy for linux noobs.
Time to do some research
www.ubuntu.com
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SGH-I727 using XDA premium, running cm9.
Questions? look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php

mindmajick said:
He means do it on a machine running linux, not windoze.
Ubuntu is easy to install on your windows box with the wubi installer and pretty easy for linux noobs.
Time to do some research
www.ubuntu.com
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Questions? look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php
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Oh Ubuntu yes... love and hate relationship we have... lol
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium

mindmajick said:
He means do it on a machine running linux, not windoze.
Ubuntu is easy to install on your windows box with the wubi installer and pretty easy for linux noobs.
Time to do some research
www.ubuntu.com
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Okay downloading Ubuntu and installing... so exactly can I convert to .tar on a Linux box? lol
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium

r3dp0is0n2012 said:
Okay downloading Ubuntu and installing... so exactly can I convert to .tar on a Linux box? lol
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium
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Did you not see that cschmitt gave you a link to a tar? It's for v5.5.0.4. There's also already a thread here for v5.8.1.3 in an Odin flashable tar. Didn't you search? Unless this is more of a practice exercise for you, which is totally understandable.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566613
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

The question is not where to find it or how to flash it...(I know that) Te question is (how to) convert the file downloaded from http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager and make/convert it to a .tar file that odin can find and flash... This question is for future reference and for everyone out there that is interested in learning (how-to) like me.
The thing is that when I download the touch recovery image from http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager is not being detected by odin my guess is because is a .img file so the question I have beem asking since day one is does anyone out there know how to convert it so it can work via odin... either on linux or windoze... and I mean the how-to instructions step by step.
Well thank you so much.

r3dp0is0n2012 said:
The question is not where to find it or how to flash it...(I know that) Te question is (how to) convert the file downloaded from http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager and make/convert it to a .tar file that odin can find and flash... This question is for future reference and for everyone out there that is interested in learning (how-to) like me.
The thing is that when I download the touch recovery image from http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager is not being detected by odin my guess is because is a .img file so the question I have beem asking since day one is does anyone out there know how to convert it so it can work via odin... either on linux or windoze... and I mean the how-to instructions step by step.
Well thank you so much.
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ODIN flashable files must be in the tar format. Information on the tar command can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tar_(file_format)
Each file in the tar must have a specific file name which is resolved against the pit file stored in the phone to determine which partition it will be flashed to.
A reference of the partition to ODIN file mappings for the 727 can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25536393&postcount=1
In general, the tar file needs to be created on a machine running a version of Linux operating system. Ubuntu is a good place to start as there is an installer called Wubi that will allow you to install it into a file-based partition of an existing windows system. Information on installing Ubuntu via Wubi can be found here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide/
So, assuming that you have installed Ubuntu linux and you have your recovery.img in the home directory of that installation, the command to package recovery into an ODIN flashable tar would be:
Code:
tar -cf recovery-image.tar recovery.img
Take the recovery-image.tar file and flash it in ODIN (place it in the PDA section.)
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Now, a word of advice: Nobody is going to hold your hand around here, we are all big boys and girls and those who are most successful have put in the time to figure things out for themselves. If, after exhausting every possible Google search known to man (Google is your friend) , you still can't figure something out-- then ask your question, and not something like 'how do I create a .tar ?'
Explain what you have tried so far, what worked, and what didn't and ask very specific questions-- you will find that the dev's and long time contributors will sense that you're giving it your best shot and jump right in to help get you rolling again.
If you've done much reading on these forums over time you'll begin to notice that the same 10 or 12 questions get asked over, and over, and over and that gets really old, especially when most, if not all of these questions, have been answered numerous times and compiled into stickies that mysteriously hang at the top of every forum.
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cschmitt said:
ODIN flashable files must be in the tar format. Information on the tar command can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tar_(file_format)
Each file in the tar must have a specific file name which is resolved against the pit file stored in the phone to determine which partition it will be flashed to.
A reference of the partition to ODIN file mappings for the 727 can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25536393&postcount=1
In general, the tar file needs to be created on a machine running a version of Linux operating system. Ubuntu is a good place to start as there is an installer called Wubi that will allow you to install it into a file-based partition of an existing windows system. Information on installing Ubuntu via Wubi can be found here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide/
So, assuming that you have installed Ubuntu linux and you have your recovery.img in the home directory of that installation, the command to package recovery into an ODIN flashable tar would be:
Code:
tar -cf recovery-image.tar recovery.img
Take the recovery-image.tar file and flash it in ODIN (place it in the PDA section.)
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Now, a word of advice: Nobody is going to hold your hand around here, we are all big boys and girls and those who are most successful have put in the time to figure things out for themselves. If, after exhausting every possible Google search known to man (Google is your friend) , you still can't figure something out-- then ask your question, and not something like 'how do I create a .tar ?'
Explain what you have tried so far, what worked, and what didn't and ask very specific questions-- you will find that the dev's and long time contributors will sense that you're giving it your best shot and jump right in to help get you rolling again.
If you've done much reading on these forums over time you'll begin to notice that the same 10 or 12 questions get asked over, and over, and over and that gets really old, especially when most, if not all of these questions, have been answered numerous times and compiled into stickies that mysteriously hang at the top of every forum.
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Thank you very much, I will try to make it odin flashable and will get back to you with more detail information about my progress.
thanks again cschmitt.

Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22250312
Don't forget to drop a thanks bomb on sk8
Edit: The post above answers it. My bad did no read. (Too big a post for my lazy eyes.. )
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using XDA

Thanks also for this exceptional peace of information, I also spent like 2h to figure out why all the downloads on the cwm website are .img files even in the SGS3 box, when you basically cannot use them except if you learn how to use Linux and archive them to .tar Now I have to install a linux distro and give it a try,
Thanks again

Old links...and tip for ROOT

Hi, im trying to get rooted my SL I9003 referring to many useful guides i found on this forum; first of all, thanks a lot for that
But watch this thread! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004647 ....all mirrors are dead and from mediafire u cant really download (eg i failed 1 dl, i have to wait 30 mins ;S)....also would like to know which is the difference between all those many versions and if there is a more upgraded one or one which fits best for my sl I9003 (firmware: 2.3.6, non-rooted)
Ty for the patience :good:
P.s: also, when i manage to download this file I9003XXKPH_I9003XXKPH_I9003SERKPH.zip from here http://hotfile.com/dl/145784146/61cb31c/I9003XXKPH_I9003XXKPH_I9003SERKPH.zip.html ...how am i supposed to make odin read the uncompressed content?? it is like normalboot.img...Odin requires .tar, md5 or smd for PDA field! :S D:
P.p.s: i guees that normalboot.img was a weird download error....now i have the right file....but checking some guides like kkrraazzyy ones i discovered i need to also select a file for the PIT field...and later, also a modem one and CSC.....ok, while i was writing i also saw this: "IF there is only a file of the f.w i.e. pda file then do NOT use a pit file for flashing just select the pda and flash it " cit. kkrraazzyy. So i said **** this i go flash this....lets hope ;D

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Bonaz93 said:
Hi, im trying to get rooted my SL I9003 referring to many useful guides i found on this forum; first of all, thanks a lot for that
But watch this thread! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004647 ....all mirrors are dead and from mediafire u cant really download (eg i failed 1 dl, i have to wait 30 mins ;S)....also would like to know which is the difference between all those many versions and if there is a more upgraded one or one which fits best for my sl I9003 (firmware: 2.3.6, non-rooted)
Ty for the patience :good:
P.s: also, when i manage to download this file I9003XXKPH_I9003XXKPH_I9003SERKPH.zip from here http://hotfile.com/dl/145784146/61cb31c/I9003XXKPH_I9003XXKPH_I9003SERKPH.zip.html ...how am i supposed to make odin read the uncompressed content?? it is like normalboot.img...Odin requires .tar, md5 or smd for PDA field! :S D:
P.p.s: i guees that normalboot.img was a weird download error....now i have the right file....but checking some guides like kkrraazzyy ones i discovered i need to also select a file for the PIT field...and later, also a modem one and CSC.....ok, while i was writing i also saw this: "IF there is only a file of the f.w i.e. pda file then do NOT use a pit file for flashing just select the pda and flash it " cit. kkrraazzyy. So i said **** this i go flash this....lets hope ;D
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OK, now im ****ed, phone is in boot looop and in recovery mode i can only wipe cache data ( i have no root, i expected this flash to get me root acces)....and i have no backup of the datas....well maybe one on kies Can you guys help me? lol....oh what i have done is just downloading that file I9003XXKPH_I9003XXKPH_I9003SERKPH.zip, estracted and then flashed with odin with the file in PDA field..ty for help

Do not uncomperss the tar !!! If u r having 1 file in the zip file, then unzip the "ZIP" file and place it the the pda in odin then flash
"DO NOT EXTRACT THE .TAR FILE"

huh?
Mebin Robin said:
Do not uncomperss the tar !!! If u r having 1 file in the zip file, then unzip the "ZIP" file and place it the the pda in odin then flash
"DO NOT EXTRACT THE .TAR FILE"
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I have excrated the RAR file ( or zip, in my case it is rar, its anyway a compressed folder/file) and i got a TAR file which i placed in PDA field as explained from the guide....also when i flash it everything seems to be ok...i have some yellow boot writings at the start....such as "wiping cache....done" etcetc..with the android robot in the background....but the the phone just doesnt boot, it keeps on showing me samsung logo, then the short animation of samsung logo(without music except the first time) and again the samsung logo, then the animation......idk what to do

Bonaz93 said:
I have excrated the RAR file ( or zip, in my case it is rar, its anyway a compressed folder/file) and i got a TAR file which i placed in PDA field as explained from the guide....also when i flash it everything seems to be ok...i have some yellow boot writings at the start....such as "wiping cache....done" etcetc..with the android robot in the background....but the the phone just doesnt boot, it keeps on showing me samsung logo, then the short animation of samsung logo(without music except the first time) and again the samsung logo, then the animation......idk what to do
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Switch off your phone, hold volume up+power+home button and let go of power button only. Then wipe data and reboot

Bonaz93 said:
Hi, im trying to get rooted my SL I9003 referring to many useful guides i found on this forum; first of all, thanks a lot for that
But watch this thread! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004647 ....all mirrors are dead and from mediafire u cant really download (eg i failed 1 dl, i have to wait 30 mins ;S)....also would like to know which is the difference between all those many versions and if there is a more upgraded one or one which fits best for my sl I9003 (firmware: 2.3.6, non-rooted)
Ty for the patience :good:
P.s: also, when i manage to download this file I9003XXKPH_I9003XXKPH_I9003SERKPH.zip from here http://hotfile.com/dl/145784146/61cb31c/I9003XXKPH_I9003XXKPH_I9003SERKPH.zip.html ...how am i supposed to make odin read the uncompressed content?? it is like normalboot.img...Odin requires .tar, md5 or smd for PDA field! :S D:
P.p.s: i guees that normalboot.img was a weird download error....now i have the right file....but checking some guides like kkrraazzyy ones i discovered i need to also select a file for the PIT field...and later, also a modem one and CSC.....ok, while i was writing i also saw this: "IF there is only a file of the f.w i.e. pda file then do NOT use a pit file for flashing just select the pda and flash it " cit. kkrraazzyy. So i said **** this i go flash this....lets hope ;D
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JUST CAREFULLY FOLLOW THIS POST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30125476&postcount=6

hmhm
bscraze said:
Switch off your phone, hold volume up+power+home button and let go of power button only. Then wipe data and reboot
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Ty for the answer! I have already tried wiping the cache....wiping data means ill lose all of my datas right? :S

vishal24387 said:
JUST CAREFULLY FOLLOW THIS POST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30125476&postcount=6
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I will try when i have time and if i have no opportunity left...because with re-partition i guess i will for sure lose my data ty anyway for answers, just remembered now that "clicking thanks button is better then saying thanks" so here i go thank u all

Yep, you'll lose data.

ok..
I have wiped all datas and the phone booted, ty....but now i see i only have an older version of the firmware 2.3.4 and XXKPH but no root acces...so how can i flash my phone in order to have root access?
Yo guys, again a problem....i have finally flashed my phone to XXLE4....i flashed it twice in order to get it rooted aftet with vf root, so i downloaded the rooting file from here http://www.mediafire.com/?07jdblow193h1jw i guess i chose the right version (it is for XXLE4)...so after geetting xle4, i flashed that file for rooting and now phone keeps on rebooting randomly after very few seconds it is booted....wtf

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Ok the issue is kind of solved....im now sure that is the cf-root file which leads the phone to keep on rebooting...now i flashed again the XXLE4 and everything is cool....ill try out rooting with superoneclick....still if u have have suggestion it is welcomed of course cheers:fingers-crossed:

bad news
Ok with SuperOneClick i cant update it.....these are the last strings where the error is:
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/stl9 /system > /data/local/tmp/output 2>&1
export TEMPRANDOM=76636
export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cat /data/local/tmp/output
mount: Operation not permitted
END:76636
So if u please can tell me how gto root my phone....ty :S

Bonaz93 said:
Ok with SuperOneClick i cant update it.....these are the last strings where the error is:
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/stl9 /system > /data/local/tmp/output 2>&1
export TEMPRANDOM=76636
export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cat /data/local/tmp/output
mount: Operation not permitted
END:76636
So if u please can tell me how gto root my phone....ty :S
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you cant root i9003 with superoneclick..! so use this method..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351056

ty
kishankpadiyar said:
you cant root i9003 with superoneclick..! so use this method..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351056
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I will try asap! but last question...do i have to also use the pit file? because it is actually attached! Or i just flash the CW file in PDA field with odin?
ty again

Bonaz93 said:
I will try asap! but last question...do i have to also use the pit file? because it is actually attached! Or i just flash the CW file in PDA field with odin?
ty again
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look, if your firmware has only 1 file.. then no need..
but then, you'll have to first flash a firmware which has 4 firmware files... for doing that flash pit file and then the firmware files..
then to flash the rom with only 1 firmware file, in PDA select that one file and flash..

huh?
kishankpadiyar said:
look, if your firmware has only 1 file.. then no need..
but then, you'll have to first flash a firmware which has 4 firmware files... for doing that flash pit file and then the firmware files..
then to flash the rom with only 1 firmware file, in PDA select that one file and flash..
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Sorry for my noobiness, but i havent understood exactly what you mean.....I have already flashed ROM to XXLE....maybe this will explain things better: Baseband version: I9003XXLE4 Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-CL1135264 Build number: GINGERBREAD.XXLE4
Ok so supposing i have flashed this ROM with only 1 PDA field file....can i root this directly with the CF file or do i have to use somehow the pit file attached? or....

Bonaz93 said:
Sorry for my noobiness, but i havent understood exactly what you mean.....I have already flashed ROM to XXLE....maybe this will explain things better: Baseband version: I9003XXLE4 Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-CL1135264 Build number: GINGERBREAD.XXLE4
Ok so supposing i have flashed this ROM with only 1 PDA field file....can i root this directly with the CF file or do i have to use somehow the pit file attached? or....
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Okay if you have already flashed the ROM and everything is fine, then use that universal rooting method and root your phone.. No re flashing needed..
Sent from my GT-i9003 using xda premium

still sucks .-.
Ok now i have root permission an everything...but little problem, which i had even before when i managed too root my phone with an older ROM...i have no more wifi connection. It just says "error":crying: How to deal with this since thats my only way to actually connect!
I see there are also some other ppl who are having the same problem...i googled "gt-i9003 rooted wifi error"..there are some questions but 0 answers..plz help .-.
other infos: when i digit *#*#526#*#* on keyboard it says: "Status......Driver loading unsuccessful"

PIT File

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Can you tell me, what is the function of PIT file? sorry i'm noob

freshtanto said:
Can you tell me, what is the function of PIT file? sorry i'm noob
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These 2 XDA threads offer information on PIT files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=816449
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999097
Basically, I'd only ever use a PIT file if Odin threw up an error relating to it, 99% of the time these are not needed when using Odin unless you've screwed up your devices partitions.
It's handy to have this file saved as a backup though just in case that ever happened

okey i got it now, thanks it's really hepful :good::good::good:

invalid pit for t310

This file is also necessary to build packages for Heimdall. FYI

This file is also necessary to build packages for Heimdall. FYI

Your pit-file kill my tablet..............

MNKF said:
Your pit-file kill my tablet..............
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How, a little more information would be nice?
What model did you use it on; T310, T311 or T315?
What options did you tick in ODIN?
I compared the same PIT file to one extracted with heimdall on my T310, all entries/contents were the same, it came from a T311 firmware package but T310 firmware packages also have the same file. T315 uses a different named PIT file hence why I was uncertain.
Just now I've even compared it to another PIT file off the SamMobile forums that a Moderator posted for the T310, everything is the same, ODIN will reject it if it isn't signed as well.
https://www.diffchecker.com/cta675hS
I didn't force you to use the file, nor was this a guide in anyway, your device must have been in a bad way for you to consider using it.
In any case I've now removed the file.

First ever attempt to upgrade my tab and failed! Need some direction

With much embarrassment I have to admit I really thought I was smarter than a tablet and a few simple clicks. Apparently not. So now I am here with issues that I am sure someone can answer because your more advanced than a few clicks and a tablet.
I have briefly looked for a resolve to my issue but it is very overwhelming. So if you can just point me in the right direction and hold my hand at the same time I would be very appreciative :good:
Issues:
I originally downloaded Odin, GT-P5113 4.0.4, CM 12.1, CW Unofficial Touch 6.0.3.3 p5100 zip. I launced Odin and followed the steps from a you-tube video. Well upon my surprise CW was not on the tablet so I was at the Tabs generic recovery screen. I choose the option to delete all user data ( lots of no's to select from and one Yes). Well continuing to be a fool I completed this process. When the tablet rebooted I was stuck at the Samsung logo screen. I decided to get to the download screen and install smt810_cf_autoroot.tar. After loading this tar via Odin I became stuck on the Android man downloading screen. Waited a bit and nothing. Then my tablet shut down and came up with "Firmware upgrade encountered and issue" with the tablet-yellow ! icon and pc icon.
Another issue is when i download these files Odin will not find them in my file. Why? I usually keep them unzipped as a .rar in order for odin to show them so I can select PDA and attempt to install them.
Is there a way to still upgrade the Android system and fix this Firmware error at the same time?
Basically I am so new to this I need specific directions on resolving my issue. So if anyone has a moment please help me out here. I appreciate your time and knowledge

And I can use Odin to install to the tablet. If that helps Just not in the download screen on the tablet.

Learning76 said:
And I can use Odin to install to the tablet. If that helps Just not in the download screen on the tablet.
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first you should download the stock firmware of your device, if it's p5113 then search and download the same firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2203309 check this thread if it's there, if it's not please google it, if already have it, ignore..
Once you have it, you should get the firmware md5 file (by unzipping the rar.) Odin will take tar file or md5 file. put it in Odin AP/PDA check the thread for all the details on how to flash correctly.
you have to get into download mode by pressing the power and volume up/right to do that once the firmware is successfully flashed and your tab starts running again. first get this part done.
Always use files that are meant only for your device. if your tab say p5113. then make sure the file you are flashing states it is meant for p5113 and not p5100. (maybe not in the rooting case cause it's same
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2203309 here for all)
At some places you will find files marked as p51xx. those files are generally safe too and are meant for the p51xx tab series but that is later stage.

I appreciate the feedback and have found I had tried to flash my tablet with GT-P5110 software when i actually have a GT-P5113TS. I have found the firmware but my issue is when I download anything and extract it with using rar. I never get a .tar file or anything Odin can not recognize to select PDA and use.. What would cause that? How do I fix this?
Thank You

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I appreciate the feedback and have found I had tried to flash my tablet with GT-P5110 software when i actually have a GT-P5113TS. I have found the firmware but my issue is when I download anything and extract it with using rar. I never get a .tar file or anything Odin can not recognize to select PDA and use.. What would cause that? How do I fix this?
Thank You
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Try winrar or 7zip, it should extract, you need md5 or tar format in pda section. If not what error are you getting? There must be some file when you open the archive?

Basically when I download the zip file I want and then extract it to a specific folder. All I after unzipping is File folders with other file folders inside,Img, File, PROP, and SH. I never extract anything that is a Tar file or anything Odin can recognize when on PDA within Odin. Plus a lot of times I click on a link for a download off this site and it sends me to some watch-movies website. Not a actual download. Or I am just missing it.

Learning76 said:
Basically when I download the zip file I want and then extract it to a specific folder. All I after unzipping is File folders with other file folders inside,Img, File, PROP, and SH. I never extract anything that is a Tar file or anything Odin can recognize when on PDA within Odin. Plus a lot of times I click on a link for a download off this site and it sends me to some watch-movies website. Not a actual download. Or I am just missing it.
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Maybe it's a bad link to your stock file then. Perhaps someone can give proper file link to the stock firmware. Inside the zip it's basically a md5 file for firmware to flash. Sadly I don't have a proper yoi will have to find of the net.