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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 ....

[Q] Galaxy S GT I9003 stuck in recovery loop

Hi everyone,
I had GT i9003 with 2.3.6 as the firmware.
I recently flashed custom ROM CM10-GalaxySL-JZO54K-Alpha4.zip , which worked fine intially.
Later due to network problems i tried restoring to my original firmware.
After doing the restore I am stuck.
Right now whatever i do the phone comes back to CWM recovery. I have tried to flash the phone again with
different custom ROMs, but after saying the installation complete the phone again reboots to CWM recovery.
Hope i have made my problem clear.
can anyone put some light on this?????

hey dude CM10 A4 has different partition,you must flash from pit,you can't restore you GB file from CM10 A4

MR.Volkf said:
hey dude CM10 A4 has different partition,you must flash from pit,you can't restore you GB file from CM10 A4
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Thanks for the reply
Could you please guide me how to do that??

NastyRom said:
Thanks for the reply
Could you please guide me how to do that??
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Flash latona.pit...then XXKPE , Then DDLF2...latona.pit will reset ur partition...

When flashing from CM10 ALpha4 latona.pit then XXKPE but DONT include BOOTLOADER.

same problem
I have same problem can anyone plz tell me in detail what to do..??
ASAP

This will work..!!
all-stock roms - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004647
first install I9003XXKPQ (with 4 files + pit alt link: http://www.mediafire.com/?ka3krtzka2oho88)
Then install I9003DDLF2

NastyRom said:
Could you please guide me how to do that??
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If you made a NANDROID(CWM) backup of your GingerBread 2.3.6 firmware, you won´t be able restore it while still on CM10.(as mentioned by MR.Volkf).
I suppose you know that to get back to 2.3.6 you will need to use ODIN to flash the firmwares previously mentioned.
If you´re not familiar with the proper steps involved with ODIN, here´s a great guide on how to do that, thanks to "Misledz".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133787
Once you get back to GB(2.3.6), then I believe you should be able to restore any GB NANDROID backups that you may have previously made.(From the restore option in CWM recovery mode).
Good Luck!

thanku
amitkpatil.20 said:
all-stock roms - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004647
first install I9003XXKPQ (with 4 files + pit alt link: http://www.mediafire.com/?ka3krtzka2oho88)
Then install I9003DDLF2
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:good:thanks so much

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?

which odin?

i have a samsung galaxy apollo (gt-15800) and want to download odin to flash a new rom to my phone but not sure which one would support my phone and where to download it from if anyone could help would be much appreciated thanks :good:

clocker-droid said:
i have a samsung galaxy apollo (gt-15800) and want to download odin to flash a new rom to my phone but not sure which one would support my phone and where to download it from if anyone could help would be much appreciated thanks :good:
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you shouldn't have to use odin to flash a rom on your phone, odin should be for recovering your devices back to stock or flashing a custom recovery. does it have a recovery on it right now?

Trozzul said:
you shouldn't have to use odin to flash a rom on your phone, odin should be for recovering your devices back to stock or flashing a custom recovery. does it have a recovery on it right now?
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no doesnt have a custom recovery yet! was trying to install cwm for my phone but the zip file was deleted from the link i went to. phone just goes to forced upload when i do the recovery button combination

[Q] samsung s3 sgh-i9300 showing as sch-i535 on download mode

Hello,good day. I have a Samsung galaxy s3,rooted,running on 4.4.2, on the settings[about phone]it show Samsung i9300 but when booted into download mode it showsSCH-I535. I suspected something was wrong because i have tried to install CWM recovery but none have seem to work. I don't know if it is safe to flash a custom ROM via cyanogen mod via PC because i guess it does not need a recovery to flash via pc,i don't know if i should continue with this situation i have because i am afraid i might brick the phone. Your help is very much appreciated
REGARDS

i cant flash any recovery and i cant install any Rom,and i would like to use cyanogen 4.4.4 Rom please help

Just flash a new stock rom via odin.
Go here for how to flash stock rom via odin- http://androidxda.com/flash-samsung-stock-rom-using-odin
Go here for your device stock rom- http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
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Ok Kaushdroid,I'll do as you said

Would it be safe to flash a custom rom via odin since its safe to flash a stock rom?

Witout fear of bricking the phone?

KAUSHDROID said:
Just flash a new stock rom via odin.
Go here for how to flash stock rom via odin- http://androidxda.com/flash-samsung-stock-rom-using-odin
Go here for your device stock rom- http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Press thanks if help.
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Can I flash a custom rom since its safe to flash a stock rom via odin without bricking the phone?
REGARDS

lordwizzy said:
Can I flash a custom rom since its safe to flash a stock rom via odin without bricking the phone?
REGARDS
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Yes dude flashing a custom rom is 100% safe via odin. But your custom rom should be a tar file but it is 100% safe to flash a custom rom via odin.
Press thanks if help.

KAUSHDROID said:
Yes dude flashing a custom rom is 100% safe via odin. But your custom rom should be a tar file but it is 100% safe to flash a custom rom via odin.
Press thanks if help.
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Mmm are you sure about that? I don't know of any custom roms in .tar format that you can flash with Odin. Custom roms come in .zip format only stock roms/kernels come in .tar please correct me if i'm wrong.

tallman43 said:
Mmm are you sure about that? I don't know of any custom roms in .tar format that you can flash with Odin. Custom roms come in .zip format only stock roms/kernels come in .tar please correct me if i'm wrong.
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Only some of the custom roms are in tar format but i reserch on your device there is no custom rom in tar format for your device.