Hi there, we all know that our i9500 comes with a 16GB flash chip. However since samsung squeezed in too much bloatware we have only 8.9GB available.
Now we have an official method by Samsung to expand it to be 11.8GB available to the user.
Before proceeding please know that this will erase all your data including your internal storage, so please make a backup first.
And this method works for me as well as many of my friends, however I do not guarantee success and I do not hold any responsibility if your phone bricks,or your dog doesn't like it or whatever problem you may encounter.
We do this by flashing via Odin a Chinese base firmware kit including kernel, radio, rom ,csc, pit and etc. The "pit" file is a partition table file which contains partition information, so the flash chip will be re-partitioned and thus gives us more user space.
The change starts from Chinese ME5 firmware but I would not recommend ME5 version since the bootloader is locked in some sense and will cause some random problems.
I don't recommend MG9 either since the modem gives problem.
So MG1 is our choice.
I9500ZCUCMG1
You can download it from here:
Let me know if you suffer from slow connection, I can try to make a mirror.
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=534429689&uk=2250796553
Update I have made a mirror, I included everything except the 2G system img file(due to my internet speed, and the fact that I can't find a free file hosting site for 1.3G file), which you can download easily from sammobile.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/i9500zcucmg1/files/I9500_ZCUCMG1_NoPDA.zip/download
Now unzip the file and you get these:
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These files are to be flashed into your I9500 via Odin in Download mode. The adonis_C.pit file is the partition information file that does the magic. However please don't flash it alone. Repartitioning will erase everything including data, system , internal storage and etc, so if you flash pit alone, your phone won't boot because there is nothing to boot.
I assume you know how to use Odin, so please enter download mode on your I9500, connect it to Odin, and select in Odin the files according to this picture and then press start.
Wait for a few minutes and you're good to go! Check if the phone boots and if you get larger storage. If everything is good, you can then flash a custom recovery via Odin, and then flash whatever custom ROM you want.
I believe this will not cause compatibility problems with international ROM since I have flashed WanamLite, Crash, Arrow Rom and got no problems at all. But anyway keep in mind I do not hold any responsibility if your phone bricks,or your dog doesn't like it or whatever problem you may encounter.
Any Q&A please read post #3, I'll keep updating feedbacks from others.
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Q: I can't flash official ROMs now, what's wrong?
A: That is a known effect, due to the smaller partition size, only C version Chinese official ROMs will fit in. You will not be able to install B version offcial ROMs via Odin anymore. See Post #11 for details.
However custom ROM are not affected, flashing WanamLite, Arrow, Crush, Omega via custom recovery is tested and working perfectly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45214497&postcount=11
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Q: Can I flash only the pit file and then custom recovery, and then a custom ROM, i.e. skipping bootloader, modem, and system?
A: well, supposedly it should work, however I have not tried it. Others tried and reported success. See post#38 Thanks for the feedback @Faye Reagan
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45237267&postcount=38
What I can confirm is that modem doesn't matter at all, I have flashed tons of modem and there is no single conflict(except for the MG9 fiasco). So you can surely skip the modem if you wish.
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Q: Will doing this change my Phone model and thus affect warranty?
A: Yes So please be sure you know what you're doing before proceeding.
My guess is that the changing phone model has something to do with the bootloader included, so you may skip the bootloader and keep your own one if you feel more comfortable that way, again I do not know what is the effect of this. Anyway according to post#38 this should be safe.
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Q: Can I revert to 8.9G data partition?
A: Yes, as reported by @AL_IRAQI in Post #66
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45250600&postcount=66
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Q: Does it break dual boot?
A: Yes. The system partition is too small for 2 systems. See Post #52
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45245945&postcount=52
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Q:will this work for I9505?
A: No. While I do believe same magic will be there for i9505 sonner or later, this is for now for I9500 ONLY.
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Hi. Thanks for this info. Would love the extra space. Just a couple of quick questions.
Will it revert the phone back to stock fully??
Will it be possible to root and install custom roms later on?
And lastly does it effect the possibility to unroot and revert to official status if the phone is required to he returned for repairs??
Thanks in advance!!
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what if i flash the pit file only and later install omega using philz will it help
shamps said:
Hi. Thanks for this info. Would love the extra space. Just a couple of quick questions.
Will it revert the phone back to stock fully??
Will it be possible to root and install custom roms later on?
And lastly does it effect the possibility to unroot and revert to official status if the phone is required to he returned for repairs??
Thanks in advance!!
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1 , Yes your phone will be completely stock , which means you lose anything stored in your phone so please do make backup.
2, You can flash a custom recovery and do whatever you want after the process. As I mentioned I don't encounter any compatibility issues despite the Chinese base; but there is no guarantee.
3, Afaik there is no way to reset the binary counter in your S4 so by right warranty is lose if you flash a custom firmware and there's no way to revert.
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hypergamer1231 said:
what if i flash the pit file only and later install omega using philz will it help
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I have not tried and I would not recommend doing that. The kit comes together with a reason I believe...
Anyway I suppose it doesn't save you that much time, the flashing process is rather fast.
But if you're brave enough you can try.
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lch920619x said:
1 , Yes your phone will be completely stock , which means you lose anything stored in your phone so please do make backup.
2, You can flash a custom recovery and do whatever you want after the process. As I mentioned I don't encounter any compatibility issues despite the Chinese base; but there is no guarantee.
3, Afaik there is no way to reset the binary counter in your S4 so by right warranty is lose if you flash a custom firmware and there's no way to revert.
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Great. Actually I know that the binary country can't be reset on my S4." I think you can still get the phone status in about device" under settings to official(I hope I am not mistaken).
Cheers!!
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lch920619x said:
I have not tried and I would not recommend doing that. The kit comes together with a reason I believe...
Anyway I suppose it doesn't save you that much time, the flashing process is rather fast.
But if you're brave enough you can try.
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hmmm the only reason i asked was the dload speed here is 60kbps so 7 hrs to dload this rom!!!!!!!
shamps said:
Great. Actually I know that the binary country can't be reset on my S4." I think you can still get the phone status in about device" under settings to official(I hope I am not mistaken).
Cheers!!
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Yes it's still shown as official, but your product name will become i9500CHN which means doing so totally converts your phone into a Chinese model. You can revert to your country model if you have the KIT for your country.
My guess is the change of product model is due to bootloader. So maybe you can try to skip flashing the bootloader and see what happens... Again do it at your own risk...
I don't care abt warranty stuff so I just flashed everything and i am happy now.
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Only chinese C verson ROMs can be flashed via ODIN into 11.8GB available space devices, others version you will get a red FAILED on ODIN.
3 ways can solved this:
1. By flashed a third-party custom roms in recovery like Omega.
2. Flash C version ROMs via ODIN. (zcuCmh1 zcuCmg1).
3. You can modify stock img file and make it flashable for 11.8GB available space devices.
I did a third way and I made it..
Volftooth said:
Only chinese C verson ROMs can be flashed via ODIN into 11.8GB available space devices, others version you will get a red FAILED on ODIN.
3 ways can solved this:
1. By flashed a third-party custom roms in recovery like Omega.
2. Flash C version ROMs via ODIN. (zcuCmh1 zcuCmg1).
3. You can modify stock img file and make it flashable for 11.8GB available space devices.
I did a third way and I made it..
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Thanks for the info. I didn't know abt this as I never flashed any official fw after expended my storage. With custom fw there were no prob at all.
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lch920619x said:
Yes it's still shown as official, but your product name will become i9500CHN which means doing so totally converts your phone into a Chinese model. You can revert to your country model if you have the KIT for your country.
My guess is the change of product model is due to bootloader. So maybe you can try to skip flashing the bootloader and see what happens... Again do it at your own risk...
I don't care abt warranty stuff so I just flashed everything and i am happy now.
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Where can I find the "kit" related to my country?
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shamps said:
Where can I find the "kit" related to my country?
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well, to be honest Idk.
The 5 file kit is quite a different story from normal fw files, they are not often released. I only have a few Hongkong and Chinese versions of the kit. That's why I suggested you to try to keep your bootloader and see what happens...
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hypergamer1231 said:
hmmm the only reason i asked was the dload speed here is 60kbps so 7 hrs to dload this rom!!!!!!!
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after flashing the pit file your internal storage is erased, so how can you straight away flash omega...?
By flashing philz after the pit
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By flashing philz after the pit
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Err, so you have an external sd card to put the zip file right?
If that's your case then it seems logical. But I would say again, if you want to try, try at your own risk:good:
Yes so I thought maybe flash pit first that will erase everything and then it will be in a bootloop so go to download mode again n flash custom recovery n then flash omega n boot
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why don't upload here just adonis_C.pit ?
The difference in storage is exactly in this file. Download from baidu is nearly impossible!
hypergamer1231 said:
Yes so I thought maybe flash pit first that will erase everything and then it will be in a bootloop so go to download mode again n flash custom recovery n then flash omega n boot
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ok for you brave people I will upload the pit file. reports(wether success or failure) are welcome
see post #21
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Hey guys. I have just recently bought a Samsung i9003 and i want to root it because of too low internal memory card's memory (i want to switch it with external and it requires rooting). Phone's firmware version is 2.3.6, baseband version i9003XXKPM, build number GINGERBREAD.ZHKPE. I am pretty "noobish" at rooting, but i have already rooted my HTC buzz. PLease provide me as much information as you can. Thank you.
The easiest way is to use super one click rooting which involves installing the software and connecting the phone and simply clicking root !!!if u wish to root it and want clock work mode for backup and flashing etc I d suggest u download the universal cf root by Amit and flash that...that not only roots your phone but also gives u access to CWM
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If i'll root using one click, can I unroot same way? I don't want to void the warranty. Could you, please, also provide all needed file links? Thanks in advance.
Google super one click.... I think that u can do...and yes u can unroot also...
its simple like 123 click root to root and un root to unroot...just refer general instructions used by other phones or check you tube videos...its the same for our phone too
Sorry I can't provide links..it would be better if u search that ways u l get to learn something and help someone else out with the same problem
Cheers
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Thanks, I thought i'll need any special releases, but if thats as easy as you say i'll find it myself thanks so much for your help dude!
No u dont need any special releases mate!!!just download the latest super one click and just see a YouTube video of any phone(preferably Samsung since even the UI is the same a also) using it since its the same for all phones....and you can root...its the easiest way and its how I did it a year back when I bought the phone !!!
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Thanks once again, gonna try today and see how it goes!
Didn't work application becomes not responding at step #7 any suggestions?
What's step 7???
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xDomse said:
Didn't work application becomes not responding at step #7 any suggestions?
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U cannot root out phone with super one click.. Compatibility issue.. download some cf root and flash it.. Check for it in development section.. Universal cf root by amit..
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I had rooted the first time via super one click itself and that was when our phone was in the initial stages of development...that time even Amit s cf-root wasn't there....so as far as I know u can root via super one click and I know u all be scared cause u just bought the phone and all(same case with me too when I got the phone)
So I feel super one click is the easiest and best way!!sorry was traveling so couldn't help u out...just could u elaborate what's going wrong
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I have tried many times to root my phone using super one click.. Never successful.. For me also the process freezed in between.. Tried all versions.. I Told that with my own experience..
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Oh OK...^^^^ I did it an year an a half back so I think it should work now also...not sure....if its not possible then I guess u all have to flash Amit cf-root itself..
The thing is that it was the first thing I did with my phone when I didn't know what rooting was so I suggested the same method..my bad if it isn't working
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ynshetty said:
What's step 7???
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It's a known issue, it will freeze at step 7, it was patched by Samsung long ago.
You need to use amits universal root.
Just search the universal Cf- root kernel by amit.bagaria. You would have to use Odin software to flash the cf-root kernel (it's easily available even on source forge, xda)
Follow the following steps.
1. Install Samsung drivers on your windows PC.
2. Open the Odin software.
3. Turn off your Samsung galaxy sl, and boot your phone in download mode. (press volume down + home button and then power button simultaneously)
You'd see an Android yellow logo cleaning.
4. now connect your phone to mobile, a box in Odin software would turn yellow and show that you're phone has been connected via com port.
5. Uncheck the repartition option, check reboot automatically and fw. reset. Click the pda button and browse to the tar file you downloaded from the rooting thread of the amit.
6. Press the start button.
The box in Odin would turn green. And phone would reboot.
After restart, just the mobile one again other than the auto reboot.
Voila, you are rooted. And even clock work mod recovery would be installed. Then a lot of options would be enabled in cwm, Google our search on xda for options in cwm.
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What program should I use for flashing? Can I unroot same way?
Edit: thanks for full guide can my phone be unrooted same way?
Use ODIN for the flashing procedure...
For unrooting u ll need to flash the firmware again to get it back to stock!!!
sorry about the miss direction earlier,thought u could root using super one click...my bad
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Ok thank you, gonna try
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ynshetty said:
Use ODIN for the flashing procedure...
For unrooting u ll need to flash the firmware again to get it back to stock!!!
sorry about the miss direction earlier,thought u could root using super one click...my bad
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For just unrooting, you don't need t I flash the firmware again. This will increase the hassle of taking and then restoring the backups.
There's an option in cwm itself to unroot. Yeah, if you also need to remove the custom recovery mod, you need to flash (not only the firmware, but right from bootloader, csc, modem etc)
Press thanks if helped
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Thank you guys for help. Really appreciate it!
By the way, clockwork mod doesn't void the warranty?
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I want to give my brother my Singapore XSP 7.7, one benefit of XSP is OTA upgrades in the event of a future Jelly Bean release. Technically he is not up to the jumping through hoops that most of us take for granted as part and parcel of Android ownership.
I understand that there are considerable and probably unacceptable risks involved in performing a factory reset via either the device itself or via the Android Stock Recovery.
The preferred method seems to be Root/CWM/Wipe.
The problem with this as I understand it, is that OTA will not complete if a custom Recovery is detected.
Is it possible to revert to Android Stock Recovery once CWM has been flashed?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Yes, it is possible.
If I have time tomorrow I'll whip up a flashable zip to flash android stock recovery from CWM. I can only test on my P6810, but should only need to check the updater-script for the correct partition Dev/block for P6800 model.
I have done this for my SGS 3, so method is proven.
Which model?
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Yes, it is possible.
If I have time tomorrow I'll whip up a flashable zip to flash android stock recovery from CWM. I can only test on my P6810, but should only need to check the updater-script for the correct partition Dev/block for P6800 model.
I have done this for my SGS 3, so method is proven.
Which model?
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Thank you, sorry I should have said it was the GT-P6800.
Your offer is just amazing, I hope this will also be of help to others.
Connect your tab to pc, download odin, tick repartition and flash, it shpuld solve the problem
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long6688 said:
Connect your tab to pc, download odin, tick repartition and flash, it shpuld solve the problem
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NEVER tick re-partition unless you have a correct PIT file. Many Samsung Users that have no idea have bricked their devices this way........
The OP had never indicated he wanted to also lose root, so using Odin will certainly do that.........
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rebski said:
Thank you, sorry I should have said it was the GT-P6800.
Your offer is just amazing, I hope this will also be of help to others.
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Although untested on my device (P6810), this should work for P6800. After flash, reboot recovery to see the change.
If you want to remove root, SuperUser app & BusyBox - flash the Uninstaller immediately BEFORE the stock recovery.
This process will take just a couple of seconds
You can test with this excellent app: Root Validator
No problem, sometimes it's nice to go that extra step when (trying) to be helpful
Let us know how you went.
Cheers,
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SU-BusyBox_Uninstaller.zip
CWM_P6800_Stock_Recovery.zip
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I live in London and my brother in Dublin so my ability to help him troubleshoot is restricted.
My intention is to give him as trouble free an experience as possible. To that end then removing Root is probably prudent. So, thank you again.
long6688 said:
Connect your tab to pc, download odin, tick repartition and flash, it shpuld solve the problem
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Thank you for the suggestion but, on account of my basic knowledge level, messing with partitions scares me.
I don't know what your ps means but I assume it is not intended for me.
No im talking to him, Mod edit
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No problem, sometimes it's nice to go that extra step when (trying) to be helpful
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In preparation, I decided to re-flash with the stock ROM so as to have the o/s like new. I used Mobile Odin Pro for this.
It was beyond my expectation but Mobile Odin Pro also reverted the Recovery to Stock 3e. Leaving just the UnRoot to be done. There are a few Root dependent apps that I want to check out beforehand.
I have archived your files and this will allow me greater freedom for future mods. Not just for my brother's 7.7 but also my own.
The fact that I can change to CWM Recovery and also obtain Root and then return to Stock is very liberating.
Thanks for the heads up on Root Validator.
THIS IS A GUIDE ON HOW TO FLASH MODEM IN MOBIL ODIN ON GT I9505 (WARNING THIS WILL WIPE ALL APPS)(MAKE A TITANIUM BACKUP OF ALL USER APPS BEFORE DOING THIS)
1)DOWNLOAD MOBILE ODIN PRO https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.mobileodin.pro&hl=en2)DOWNLOAD CORRECT MODEM FOR YOUR PHONE AND COUNTRY http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=21920253)EXTRACT ZIP AND YOU WILL GET SOMETHING LIKE I9505XXUAMDM_MODEM.tar.md5 DELETE .MD5 OFF THE END
4)CLICK MODEM 1 IN MOBILE ODIN PRO AND SELECT MODEM YOU JUST EDITED5)CLICK WIPE DATA AND FACTORY RESET AND WIPE CACHE AND THEN CLICK FLASH FIRMWARE(NOTE IF PHONE GOES INTO DOWNLOAD MODE UNPLUG ANY USB[if connected] AND HOLD POWER TILL SCREEN GOES BLACK PHONE WILL TURN BACK ON ITSELF AND BLUE ANDROID WILL SHOW UP)
BIG THANKS TO CHAINFIRE AND HIS CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR ARE DEVICES AND APPS
nice tutorial
very good tutorial mate its nice to have fresh helpers on here carry on!!
Mobile odin support i9500?...can someone confirm this?..tq
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mobile odin is not yet supported for 9500, but you can simply flash either modem or any other files via flashify on both 9500/9505
hmm
EDIT.. yeah I think I have that wrong, apologies OP..
Hello yes mobile odin pro will work but it is easier to flash through recovery on the i9500 follow link to modems currently i9500 is the only version that can flash modems in recovery
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Notified chainfire about this thread.
Thanks
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aptoide
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Thanks
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I wasn't sure if aptoide was a pirate app store or not. one thing I've read says it's used by developers, other things say get paid apps for free.. if it's the later, this wasn't the best place to put that link.
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mobile odin is not yet supported for 9500, but you can simply flash either modem or any other files via flashify on both 9500/9505
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Mobile odin does support i9500 and i9505 has been tested
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3mel said:
I wasn't sure if aptoide was a pirate app store or not. one thing I've read says it's used by developers, others things say get paid apps for free.. if it's the later, this wasn't the best place to put that link.
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Yh i realised lol has been changed
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Do note that if your phone has the nasty habit of sometimes not booting up when charger is plugged in, it will fail and you'll have to flash a new stock firmware with odin.
This happened to me yesterday.. Very nasty.. Recovery wouldn't boot neither except for download mode.
soulzero said:
Do note that if your phone has the nasty habit of sometimes not booting up when charger is plugged in, it will fail and you'll have to flash a new stock firmware with odin.
This happened to me yesterday.. Very nasty.. Recovery wouldn't boot neither except for download mode.
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Yes did u manage to get to a the gt i 9505 screen and then stop
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rudeboy1991 said:
Yes did u manage to get to a the gt i 9505 screen and then stop
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Yes, it only showed the gt i9505 screen and nothing else.. A little brick that was
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Yes, it only showed the gt i9505 screen and nothing else.. A little brick that was
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There was no need to re flash using odin just go into recovery and full wipe and reflash custom rom new modem will still be installed
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rudeboy1991 said:
There was no need to re flash using odin just go into recovery and full wipe and reflash custom rom new modem will still be installed
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That's the problem. It broke my recovery. It couldn't boot anything up except for download mode.
everroot ?
while I'm here, was wondering if everroot works with all the things Samsung has done to make rooting more problematic.. it's gonna be a while before I flash a stock fw to find out for myself and I don't have a laptop to use on a regular basis..
soulzero said:
That's the problem. It broke my recovery. It couldn't boot anything up except for download mode.
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Strange did you try removing battery then try going back into recovery again
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rudeboy1991 said:
Strange did you try removing battery then try going back into recovery again
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Tried everything, only flashing with big odin worked..
soulzero said:
Tried everything, only flashing with big odin worked..
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Did you check it was correct modem for you region using sam mobile
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Before I start I would like to thank you in advance for dedicating your time to help me here (assuming that you did).I couldn't find the answers on the forums even though I searched.
1. Is there any way to backup my 2.2.1 froyo rom along with the kernel and baseband and EVERYTHING to make sure that if I take it back for repairs they can't accuse me of anything?
2. I have P500H and not the normal P500 mentioned in these forums, is there any risk of brick by flashing another rom designed for P500? And if it does work, will all of my cellular connectivity (RIL, calls, sms, 3G) keep working?
Eden3319 said:
Before I start I would like to thank you in advance for dedicating your time to help me here (assuming that you did).I couldn't find the answers on the forums even though I searched.
1. Is there any way to backup my 2.2.1 froyo rom along with the kernel and baseband and EVERYTHING to make sure that if I take it back for repairs they can't accuse me of anything?
2. I have P500H and not the normal P500 mentioned in these forums, is there any risk of brick by flashing another rom designed for P500? And if it does work, will all of my cellular connectivity (RIL, calls, sms, 3G) keep working?
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1. yes with LGMDP or KDZ, but you need the stock rom that can be found in general LG P500 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824618
2 read here, it was discussed before http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1830232
the answers are all in this forum, just try to search, read all sticky and FAQ threads and you should find all answers, but if you want to someone confirm you this, you can make a new thread like this just to be sure, cheers
This is all alittle bit complicated coming from the world of Samsung, is it possible to create a nandroid backup of froyo? is KDZ the equivilant of Odin?
Eden3319 said:
This is all alittle bit complicated coming from the world of Samsung, is it possible to create a nandroid backup of froyo? is KDZ the equivilant of Odin?
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Having used Odin and kdz I can say that KDZ is *RISKY*
It is maybe equivalent to Odin by the reference to the work they both do
And yeah you can create a nandroid backup of froyo
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akiratoriyama said:
Having used Odin and kdz I can say that KDZ is *RISKY*
It is maybe equivalent to Odin by the reference to the work they both do
And yeah you can create a nandroid backup of froyo
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I would not want anything risky (everything is risky, but I prefer to take it to a minimum level ) as this is not my phone. Do you recommend flashing custom recovery through rom manager?
Eden3319 said:
I would not want anything risky (everything is risky, but I prefer to take it to a minimum level ) as this is not my phone. Do you recommend flashing custom recovery through rom manager?
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ROM manager has resulted in 100s of bricks (maybe more)
Don't use ROM manager on LGp500
You can use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=acr.recovery.installation.utility
Download amonra 3.06 and extract the recovery.IMG
Then use the above app
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akiratoriyama said:
ROM manager has resulted in 100s of bricks (maybe more)
Don't use ROM manager on LGp500
You can use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=acr.recovery.installation.utility
Download amonra 3.06 and extract the recovery.IMG
Then use the above app
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Can it be used on froyo? and do I get the recovery image from here http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager ?
Eden3319 said:
Can it be used on froyo? and do I get the recovery image from here http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager ?
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Yes the app is compatible with froyo
But I had issues with clockworkmod recovery
Download amonra 3.06 recovery for LGP500
It is the most stable recovery for this phone according to me :thumbup:
Here is the file for your convenience
http://www.mediafire.com/download/iwoygujg0qztoof/AmonRa_3.06_Recovery_ThunderG.zip
Copy the recovery.IMG extracted from the above file to the phones SD card And use the app I gave
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akiratoriyama said:
Yes the app is compatible with froyo
But I had issues with clockworkmod recovery
Download amonra 3.06 recovery for LGP500
It is the most stable recovery for this phone according to me :thumbup:
Here is the file for your convenience
http://www.mediafire.com/download/iwoygujg0qztoof/AmonRa_3.06_Recovery_ThunderG.zip
Copy the recovery.IMG extracted from the above file to the phones SD card And use the app I gave
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For some reason I can't root my device via GingerBreak v1.2 :\ It appears to be stuck, or just rooting forever. USB debugging is on.
Eden3319 said:
For some reason I can't root my device via GingerBreak v1.2 :\ It appears to be stuck, or just rooting forever. USB debugging is on.
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Try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
Never used gingerbreak
Most say it works
***EDIT***
Just read that gingerbreak only supports 2.2.2 and not 2.2.1
Better use z4root i.e the from the above link
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akiratoriyama said:
Try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
Never used gingerbreak
Most say it works
***EDIT***
Just read that gingerbreak only supports 2.2.2 and not 2.2.1
Better use z4root i.e the from the above link
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z4root didn't work either, progressed alittle bit, then crashed to the launcher and the app became inaccessible. Tried twice.
EDIT: Superoneclick worked, proceeding now to recovery installation.
Eden3319 said:
z4root didn't work either, progressed alittle bit, then crashed to the launcher and the app became inaccessible. Tried twice.
EDIT: Superoneclick worked, proceeding now to recovery installation.
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Good luck then
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I'm sorry to bump this after so long, I just didn't have the courage to flash the recovery (when I got stuck on the fastboot screen I thought that the device is going to the trash can), I have now CWM v5.0.2.0 but I get a message:
E:Bad boot message
"recovery"
Is it safe to proceed? what does this message mean?
Eden3319 said:
I'm sorry to bump this after so long, I just didn't have the courage to flash the recovery (when I got stuck on the fastboot screen I thought that the device is going to the trash can), I have now CWM v5.0.2.0 but I get a message:
E:Bad boot message
"recovery"
Is it safe to proceed? what does this message mean?
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That's a standard message which almost everyone gets on booting CWM recovery
Go forward and flash a ROM
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akiratoriyama said:
That's a standard message which almost everyone gets on booting CWM recovery
Go forward and flash a ROM
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Do you recommend the builds from Jenkins site? Are they stable enough to flash? http://jenkins.androidarmv6.org/job/android/393/ This for example?
Eden3319 said:
Do you recommend the builds from Jenkins site? Are they stable enough to flash? http://jenkins.androidarmv6.org/job/android/393/ This for example?
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I don't like *any* of the Jenkins builds as they are pathetically slow for me even on fresh installations
According to me you should either try Oxygen ICS or Rashed97's CM10
Remember the above ROMs are of my personal preference
And if you are inclined to use Jenkins build *try* them
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akiratoriyama said:
I don't like *any* of the Jenkins builds as they are pathetically slow for me even on fresh installations
According to me you should either try Oxygen ICS or Rashed97's CM10
Remember the above ROMs are of my personal preference
And if you are inclined to use Jenkins build *try* them
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Isn't jenkins the only one that have 4.2.2? and soon maybe 4.3?
Eden3319 said:
Isn't jenkins the only one that have 4.2.2? and soon maybe 4.3?
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There are some ROMs based on 4.2.2
One I like is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213967
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akiratoriyama said:
There are some ROMs based on 4.2.2
One I like is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213967
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I will use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1811325 for now
And when this gets to the step that it's stable enough I'll use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382045 from the same developer.
I will let you know after I flash it, now I'm waiting for the battery to charge
Eden3319 said:
I will use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1811325 for now
And when this gets to the step that it's stable enough I'll use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382045 from the same developer.
I will let you know after I flash it, now I'm waiting for the battery to charge
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Best of luck
Do remember trimming the ROM before flashing gapps and then thanking my post otherwise you may get possible bootloop
And flash the oldBB fix after flashing the ROM (search it)
More info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2149636
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[N7100 Leaked V4.3] PreRooted Chainfire SuperSu 1.65| BusyBox | No Flash counter | Odin Flashable | tar.md5
For common questions read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466582
So before starting let me clear who are new here, This ROM is leaked ROM from samsung and not officially released, yet it won't raise flash counter, But It is WIPE ROM, so flashing YOU WILL LOSE ALL YOUR DATA FROM DEVICE INCLUDING INT SD CARD.
Also to make clear no meaning to complaining about features not working and battery draining too much (actually it's better than MG1 in my point of view) ot this and that, I have injected Root + Busybox, rest of ROM is as it is as from what we have got. But of course friendly discussion are always welcome but NO Trolling please.
Don't expect any mod / to add mod in this thread as i earlier said this is simple prerooted ROM and no planning to add anything. of course if possible will try to make some mods, but really didn't get time to explore complete features yet, even since y'day it's on my device. But really after seeing @wanam 's Xposed module there is little we have remain to add.
Installation :
- Download and Extract to Prerooted.tar.md5 and Simply flash using Odin with PDA tab. Image for reference and text file along with Odin packed in zip.
File have tar.md5 and odin will check it by default f md5 is incorrect before flashing will start, no need to asking md5 check.
Download
N7100_N7100XXUEM16_N7100XXEM16_N7100XAEM16_Prerooted
For Deodexed ROM Look THIS
Recommendation :
- Make EFS backup before flashing and keep to safe place on PC/Cloud.
- If you want to use Mobile Odin, Don't select 'ever root' option
Creadits : As usual to @Chainfire for his SuperSU
@BSDgeek_Jake for his Host file
reserved
Great!!!!! Will wait.......
Thanks
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Waiting,waiting and then flashing
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I hope this question aint gonna sound silly .. isit possible to add weather widget from s4.. in your release
thanks
My all Prerooted ROMs are having only Root + Busybox + Samsung ROM as it is, nothing more or less.
Don't expect any modding in this ROM.
Sir waiting fr ur Pre rooted rom..
Yummy Doc...
waiting...+1
yeah yeah i know, My unlimited net was very slow so purchased 3G for you guys, it's 60% up. Hope dev host won't break in between
dr.ketan , system status shoud be official like it was in prerooted 4.1.2 with stock kernel and stock recovery ?
BTW dr. What do you recommend for flashing
Pc odin (3.07 is ok?) or mobile odin
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@dr.ketan Just a question. I am currently stucked with Omega v16 because whenever I flashed a latest ROM the IMEI got corrupted and I can no longer use my note2 as a phone. So I ended up flashing a custom ROM this and that. Yes I have read your threads about this issues but my question is...flashing this leaked 4.3 ROM..is my device safe from getting the issue that I have described?
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It's UP now
fyh said:
BTW dr. What do you recommend for flashing
Pc odin (3.07 is ok?) or mobile odin
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I recommend PC Odin
But If you use mobile odin, then don't select 'ever root' option otherwise chances are there you may lose root.
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@dr.ketan Just a question. I am currently stucked with Omega v16 because whenever I flashed a latest ROM the IMEI got corrupted and I can no longer use my note2 as a phone. So I ended up flashing a custom ROM this and that. Yes I have read your threads about this issues but my question is...flashing this leaked 4.3 ROM..is my device safe from getting the issue that I have described?
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It' s weired, this should happen with older one.
Anyway make EFS backup before trying.
dr.ketan said:
yeah yeah i know, My unlimited net was very slow so purchased 3G for you guys, it's 60% up. Hope dev host won't break in between
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That is dedication. ...
what I do not see the computer device. odin does not see. samsung Drivers error is not updated. What can I do?
Read my signature for toolbox any download Samsung usb driver from there and install to pc.
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says there are compatibility issues. installation does not. I downloaded different versions, but it happens. I've got another Note2 4.1.2 installed but see it. There is no problem in it. 4.3 built by me rum, but does not see the leak.
Quick question dude: any news on downgrading to DMG1? Does it mess up efs or anything? I have an efs backup but I'd rather not have to restore it already as I've only had my note for 5 weeks now
Other than that glad to see you've got it pre rooted! If there arent downgrading issues I will flash this ASAP
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