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[Q] Need help going back to stock

Hi all.. I helped out a friend to root and install MIUI on his i9003, i myself use a captivate.
These were the steps taken: odin to xxkpe, then odin to xxkp7 then cwm flash to MIUI.
He would like to go back to stock as MIUI is not bug-free and its affecting him. Anyways, i was searching the forum and found a few threads regarding this but I am still confused.
Going back to stock from MIUI/cm7/cm9 from my captivate is just to run odin-1-click and everything is done. Here im using odin v1.85 and wish to go back to I9003DXKP9, as this is the official firmware here.
So in order to go back to stock, i just flash the I9003DXKP9 using odin? Another concern is the I9003DXKP9 firmware has just 1 file :
Code:
I9003DXKP9_I9003OLBKP7_I9003DXKP7_HOME.tar.md5
and when i flashed XXKPE it had 5 files:
Code:
APBOOT_I9003XXKPE_CL409735_REV08_user_low_ship.tar
CODE_I9003XXKPE_CL409735_REV08_user_low_ship.tar
GT-I9003-CSC-MULTI-OXAKPE.tar
latona_20110114.pit
MODEM_I9003XXKPE_REV_00_CL1041909.tar
I also read that if the firmware has only 1 file, just flash the pda and nothing else. So is it safe to assume that the process of going back to stock is just flashing the single firmware for DXKP9 or should i go back to XXKPE and then to DXKP9?? Any help would be greatly appreciated..

its better you first flash xxkpe then one file firmware, if u r reverting back from cm7/ miui/ cm9..
since sometimes phone gets into bootloop when just one file firmware is used to revert back to stock rom...
one file firmware is mainly used to upgrade from another stock firmware...
Hope i helped you..

suresh13 said:
I also read that if the firmware has only 1 file, just flash the pda and nothing else. So is it safe to assume that the process of going back to stock is just flashing the single firmware for DXKP9 or should i go back to XXKPE and then to DXKP9?? Any help would be greatly appreciated..
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here is the guide for you.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787

crk1995 said:
its better you first flash xxkpe then one file firmware, if u r reverting back from cm7/ miui/ cm9..
since sometimes phone gets into bootloop when just one file firmware is used to revert back to stock rom...
one file firmware is mainly used to upgrade from another stock firmware...
Hope i helped you..
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Thanks, thats what i did just to be sure. Went back to xxkp3 and to dxkp9 rom. everything works fine now
On a side note, when i try to install cf-root for DXKP9, i get bootloop at sl9003 logo screen..
malungkot said:
here is the guide for you.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787
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Thanks, i already looked into that post, it does say all about upgrading but nothing about downgrading/installing the particular fw i want to go back to..

suresh13 said:
Thanks, thats what i did just to be sure. Went back to xxkp3 and to dxkp9 rom. everything works fine now
On a side note, when i try to install cf-root for DXKP9, i get bootloop at sl9003 logo screen..
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check whether u r installing the right version of cf root...
install exactly the same version as ur fw has...
or go for universal cf root... its way more convenient...
note: i hope u meant xxkpe instead of xxkp3 ....

how to root i9003

Guys m new to i9003 and i want to root my mobile and also want to know how to flash cwm on my device through odin .. pls help me ... I am not a noob i m a dev ! but i jus need help to not to brick my new phone .. so anyone pls help me with links so that it will be more easier for me to do it ... thank u ....

Find out your firmware and download CF-Root for your firmware from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331253
Read all instructions on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787
CF-Root does include CWM so you'll be able to flash any C-ROM. Again, read all instructions for the ROM/MOD/Kernel/etc that you want to flash.

Hetalk said:
Find out your firmware and download CF-Root for your firmware from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331253
Read all instructions on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787
CF-Root does include CWM so you'll be able to flash any C-ROM. Again, read all instructions for the ROM/MOD/Kernel/etc that you want to flash.
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my device is XXKPN and the download link for CF-root has broken .. .. pls help me ..man ...

i am feeling like its really a hard job for me to root it and flash cwm ...!!! its not so easy as my galaxy fit .....!

Ravi H Basawa said:
my device is XXKPN and the download link for CF-root has broken .. .. pls help me ..man ...
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If your device is unrooted and original stock, try updating to the latest version for your region using samsung kies.
Then you might find better links for latest versions.
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Else you can flash XXKPQ directly and then root it using CF-root for that version.
Note on guide thread says "Note: XXKPQ can only be flashed with help from it's supporting predecessor XXKPE like the XXKPN/XXKPH/XXKPM series, So make sure you have XXKPE downloaded. User flashing version varies with this, but this is my successful 100% assured boot." So, I guess you can flash XXKPQ directly on your XXKPN.

Try this
Ravi H Basawa said:
my device is XXKPN and the download link for CF-root has broken .. .. pls help me ..man ...
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http://androidhryaplikacie.sk/zariadenia/samsung/ako-nahrat-custom-rom-na-galaxy-scl

Hetalk said:
If your device is unrooted and original stock, try updating to the latest version for your region using samsung kies.
Then you might find better links for latest versions.
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Else you can flash XXKPQ directly and then root it using CF-root for that version.
Note on guide thread says "Note: XXKPQ can only be flashed with help from it's supporting predecessor XXKPE like the XXKPN/XXKPH/XXKPM series, So make sure you have XXKPE downloaded. User flashing version varies with this, but this is my successful 100% assured boot." So, I guess you can flash XXKPQ directly on your XXKPN.
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its really messy ... can u pls provide me the procedure of flashing cwm by using odin and i m goin to use superoneclick software for rooting my device ..

Ravi H Basawa said:
its really messy ... can u pls provide me the procedure of flashing cwm by using odin and i m goin to use superoneclick software for rooting my device ..
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If you're on gingerbread, it's highly recommended that you use cf root kennel.
Use the universal Amit.bagaria kernel for gingerbread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19442301
you can find the detailed instructions there.
In simple words, power off your phone, enter into download mode by simultaneously pressing volume down, home and power button.
Then open Odin and in pda source select bagaria.tar
And unselect repartition option, select other 2 option (restart n other one).
Connect your phone via usb
Then see if Odin detects your phone, com port will turn yellow.
If it detects, press start and voila, you're done. It will restart the phone.
For your convenience, after auto restarting, Manual restart once again.
Press thanks if helped

[Q] [help] Sungsonic v4 flashing errors

Hi guys, please help me I've downloaded the rom for p3100 and I have
philz recovery. I did the steps according to adi When the setup is finished it says flashed successful and I reboot it, It hangs at
the "samsung galaxy tab 2" screen ive waited for 5 hrs and nothings
happen. My kernel is Agni kernels that adi provided for sungsonic 2
and I did a clean install ive wiped everything. What should I do?
Should I flash jellybean 4.2.2 first? any suggestions? :crying:

ZeeOwns said:
Hi guys, please help me I've downloaded the rom for p3100 and I have
philz recovery. I did the steps according to adi When the setup is finished it says flashed successful and I reboot it, It hangs at
the "samsung galaxy tab 2" screen ive waited for 5 hrs and nothings
happen. My kernel is Agni kernels that adi provided for sungsonic 2
and I did a clean install ive wiped everything. What should I do?
Should I flash jellybean 4.2.2 first? any suggestions? :crying:
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I suggest u to change your custom kernel to blackhawk next kernel and don't forget to flash bloob next ...

now I tried flashing the kernels first the next kernel then the blob then flashed the sung sonic v4 still no luck then I tried vice versa still nonluck anyway thank u for replying I appreciated your help

ZeeOwns said:
now I tried flashing the kernels first the next kernel then the blob then flashed the sung sonic v4 still no luck then I tried vice versa still nonluck anyway thank u for replying I appreciated your help
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Format your internal memory via PC.. Go to recovery wipe data, cache n delvk.. Go to download mode and Flash stock 4.1.2 of ur region.. Root ur tab.. Install latest Philz touch recovery.. Then install adi's sshdv4..follow all instructions.. DONT INSTALL ANY CUSTOM RECOVERY AT THE TIME OF INSTALATION.. Good luck..
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solved?
ZeeOwns said:
now I tried flashing the kernels first the next kernel then the blob then flashed the sung sonic v4 still no luck then I tried vice versa still nonluck anyway thank u for replying I appreciated your help
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Hi mate, did you solve it?
Don't worry, as long as you have recovery mode and download mode you have good chances for happy-end
Maybe you're too far from stock now with all your kernels etc, so something is not compatible.
Best you can do IMO is to flash via Odin3_v1.87 any stock ROM for your region (there are many tutorials for using Odin if you never did it) if after unzipping only one single big file appears, choose it under PDA (don't check re-partition), set you Tab into download mode and flash it. If several files are there, each belongs under its section. (in that case if you are not sure how, just quote my post and ask again, I will answer you)
After that you can root the stock ROM, install CWM recovery and flash whatever you wish

tetakpatak said:
Hi mate, did you solve it?
Don't worry, as long as you have recovery mode and download mode you have good chances for happy-end
Maybe you're too far from stock now with all your kernels etc, so something is not compatible.
Best you can do IMO is to flash via Odin3_v1.87 any stock ROM for your region (there are many tutorials for using Odin if you never did it) if after unzipping only one single big file appears, choose it under PDA (don't check re-partition), set you Tab into download mode and flash it. If several files are there, each belongs under its section. (in that case if you are not sure how, just quote my post and ask again, I will answer you)
After that you can root the stock ROM, install CWM recovery and flash whatever you wish
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Bro, unfortunately I've tried it 3x but no luck... Until now I cn't flash sshdv4 anyways thanks..

ZeeOwns said:
Bro, unfortunately I've tried it 3x but no luck... Until now I cn't flash sshdv4 anyways thanks..
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Mate, I'm bit short ov experience with the Tab as it didn't make me yet so many problems like my phone did. If you can't revive it, just send it to Samsung service.
It isn't at all especially increddible idea but it won't cost too much and should definitely help.....

Directly booting to recovery

I have a rooted S-7500, with CWM recovery 5.0.2.8 installed. I (by mistake) allowed the 'software update' option to install a system update(or something) today by mistake (I know, you should never install system updates after rooting. My bad.) Since then, the phone directly goes to the cwm recovery mode on powering on, and i am unable to do anything else
I am not very well versed with the finer details of rooting bootloader recovery n all...so pls some details with steps...if possible .
Any help whatsoever...please I will be really grateful

You have to flash back STOCK rom on your device now...
here is complete guide for how to do & download links...
[GUIDE] Unroot / Unbrick, Flash official stock firmware on galaxy ace plus GT-S7500
thread by @samersh72 simple one & easy to understand everyone
Download stock rom depends on your country
Follow guide
I'm sure you will resolve issue soon
Noworry its just minor problem happens while you dealing with android system ​

j.posarekar70 said:
You have to flash back STOCK rom on your device now...
here is complete guide for how to do & download links...
[GUIDE] Unroot / Unbrick, Flash official stock firmware on galaxy ace plus GT-S7500
thread by @samersh72 simple one & easy to understand everyone
Download stock rom depends on your country
Follow guide
I'm sure you will resolve issue soon
Noworry its just minor problem happens while you dealing with android system ​
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Thanks!!! It totally worked!
Just a clarification...now that i have got the stock rom back on my phone...am i right in saying that I have lost root access, my phone is totally back to the 'original' state, and i have lost CWM as well? Please correct me if I am wrong.
And assuming that I am correct(above), I would like to re-root my device(need to use proxydroid to surf internet over the damned proxy server!). So..can I follow the standard method, ie, can I do it the same way I had done before, or do i need to do something different now?
And once again...THANK YOU for your help! I had ended up hard bricking my previous phone, and was really scared when this happend to my aceP. You saved me!

Easy way to ROOT your SGAP
Yes by the time you flash stock rom you loss root even any custom recovery you flashed before...
but now if you want to root your SGAP again don't follow that guide again which you done before just follow this :
Download ODIN from Downloading link below (inside ODIN software folder)
Download any one recovery which you like TWRAP / CWM v5.5 (inside Custom recovery folder)
Download Root_SGAP.zip from Root folder & place that zip inside in your sd card
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Download Link : GALAXY Ace Plus - Basic stuff
FOR Custom_Recovery :
Open odin, be sure your system has already install drivers & if kies is there close it.
extract recovery zip
connect device to pc in download mod (vol down + power + home) & select that (recovery) .md5 file in pda section inside ODIN software
Click start & wait to reboot device
FOR ROOT :
Now boot device in CWM mod ( vol up + down + power + home)
choose zip from sd card & select Root_SGAP.zip
DONE.
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you've successfully ROOT & flash custom recovery on your device by just few simple steps ​

Just 1 more qstn...is it necessary to apply a custom recovery before rooting? If no, is it recommended?? Because the last time i rooted, it made me put a custom recovery before rooting.

dubey.arpit said:
Just 1 more qstn...is it necessary to apply a custom recovery before rooting? If no, is it recommended?? Because the last time i rooted, it made me put a custom recovery before rooting.
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if you are going to stick on stock rom forever & only want to root device then stock recovery is ok for you...
but while dealing with custom roms, custom recoveries are smart choice.
it has lot of additional options than stock recovery.
so my opinion yes use custom recovery ​

Stuck in boot loop
Got stuck in boot loop after performing the steps. I was running this ROM.
Had to reinstall the ROM. I'm sure there's something I didn't understand or something I did wrong. I'd be thankful if anyone could point it out.
Thanks in advance.

Snowflakes91 said:
Got stuck in boot loop after performing the steps. I was running this ROM.
Had to reinstall the ROM. I'm sure there's something I didn't understand or something I did wrong. I'd be thankful if anyone could point it out.
Thanks in advance.
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Check my guide on how to fix a bootloop in my sig

Question About Flashing A Stock ROM
Hi! I had the same problem, and I flashed stock ROM! Now is all Ok, but my phone is not rooted. I want to try it again! But I am scared! What if I again stuck in CWM Boot Loop? Is it possible to that happen again?
And should I install different version of CWM to fix it?
Please help me!
I am NEW here!
Thank you very much in advance,
David Boca

cwm fixed
davidboca2000 said:
Hi! I had the same problem, and I flashed stock ROM! Now is all Ok, but my phone is not rooted. I want to try it again! But I am scared! What if I again stuck in CWM Boot Loop? Is it possible to that happen again?
And should I install different version of CWM to fix it?
Please help me!
I am NEW here!
Thank you very much in advance,
David Boca
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The new cwm by mb-14 is fixed and there are no more bootloops​

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bibhu60 said:
The new cwm by the wisp is fixed and there are no more bootloops​
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Can you please give me the Link to the Xda Developers page with it? Many Thanks in advance!

Here it is..
davidboca2000 said:
Can you please give me the Link to the Xda Developers page with it? Many Thanks in advance!
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CWM 5.5.0.4 BY mb-14
I am also using this recovery from months i have flashed many roms and mods but it does not have any bugs.
Working perfectly...
Hit thanks if I helped You don't say it...
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thanks
thanks for help

Repair Splash screen

i made a mistake (i think) with flashing a cutom rom and now splash screen (name of device) is messed up
if someone has a idea on how to fix it, please let me know...
Thanks

DutchGlory said:
i made a mistake (i think) with flashing a cutom rom and now splash screen (name of device) is messed up
if someone has a idea on how to fix it, please let me know...
Thanks
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You are more likely going to get help if you post in detail your issue, what exact model note you have, what custom rom and recovery you installed, what version of odin your using.
Give as much detail as you can............

RE: Repair Splash screen GT-N8000
kkretch said:
You are more likely going to get help if you post in detail your issue, what exact model note you have, what custom rom and recovery you installed, what version of odin your using.
Give as much detail as you can............
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Well i have the GT-N8000 an i used ODIN 3.0.7 flashing ClockWorkMod Recovery here:
forum.xda-developers - show thread 2102677
after that i flashed CyanoGenMod ROM 10.2 Nightly ("cm-10.2-20131221-NIGHTLY-n8000.zip") Here
download.cyanogenmod.org device GT-N8000
I tried to restore splash sreen by flashing a stock ROM N8000XXCMF1_N8000PHNCMG1_PHN again... didden't work...
so any other thoughts are welcome...

The initial Samsung splash is in the kernel .
Suggest in recovery format data system cache and sdcard .
Boot to download mode flash stock rom via odin .

JJEgan said:
The initial Samsung splash is in the kernel .
Suggest in recovery format data system cache and sdcard .
Boot to download mode flash stock rom via odin .
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So i need to look for separate kernel file. a stock rom doesn't have a kernel, only basic system files...

DutchGlory said:
So i need to look for separate kernel file. a stock rom doesn't have a kernel, only basic system files...
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If a stock rom has no kernel in your view i suggest you read the faqs and guides before flashing anything ever again .
Kernel - This is always supplied with a ROM. It is the beating heart of Android. The ROM cannot function without the kernel. Since all ROMs include a kernel, if you're using a custom Kernel then flash a ROM, you will need to reflash the kernel again.

DutchGlory said:
Well i have the GT-N8000 an i used ODIN 3.0.7 flashing ClockWorkMod Recovery here:
forum.xda-developers - show thread 2102677
after that i flashed CyanoGenMod ROM 10.2 Nightly ("cm-10.2-20131221-NIGHTLY-n8000.zip") Here
download.cyanogenmod.org device GT-N8000
I tried to restore splash sreen by flashing a stock ROM N8000XXCMF1_N8000PHNCMG1_PHN again... didden't work...
so any other thoughts are welcome...
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Can you please tell us exactly how you flashed the stock ROM

kkretch said:
Can you please tell us exactly how you flashed the stock ROM
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with ODIN i usually dont have any problems with flashing roms. Not where exactly the splash screen is installed...
but with a rooted rom things can go bad. Normally when you flash a rom the splash screen stays unaffected.
For some reason it was damaged. so i need to find a way to repair it... not easy ....

DutchGlory said:
with ODIN i usually dont have any problems with flashing roms. Not where exactly the splash screen is installed...
but with a rooted rom things can go bad. Normally when you flash a rom the splash screen stays unaffected.
For some reason it was damaged. so i need to find a way to repair it... not easy ....
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When you tried to flash to factory firmware did odin give you a message of pass or fail?
When you flashed to factory ROM did it actually install the factory firmware?
Have you have tried other versions of odin.......a copy of Odin3 v1.85 in attachment, if you want to try it.

kkretch said:
When you tried to flash to factory firmware did odin give you a message of pass or fail?
When you flashed to factory ROM did it actually install the factory firmware?
Have you have tried other versions of odin.......a copy of Odin3 v1.85 in attachment, if you want to try it.
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i never had a problem with 3.0.7 i even tried "mobile ODIN"

DutchGlory said:
i never had a problem with 3.0.7 i even tried "mobile ODIN"
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What actually happens when you say the spash screen is messed up?
Does the tablet actually start? Have you tried flashing another custom touch wiz based firmware like Revolution HD or even Omni rom?