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[FAQ][GUIDE] "How to Flash" & "From where to Download"

Hey Guys,
After creating Q/A forum for Galaxy R, we are answering Questions of Newbies / N00bs regarding "HOW TO FLASH" & "FROM WHERE TO DOWNLOAD." So, After Getting approval from Our Great MOD, I am making the FAQ thread for Newbies. With providing link of all Answer / solution..
FAQ for NewBies / N00bs​
Q. 1) From where can I download ICS/GB official ROM..?
A. 1) We have a thread regarding all Official ROMs (ICS/GB) ->[FIRMWARE] Stock Samsung Firmwares for Galaxy R
Q. 2) Will Flashing stock ICS ROM over GB Void my phone a warranty..?
A. 2) Not At all. As ICS is officially confirmed by Samsung. So, its won't loose your warranty.
Q. 3) How can I Flash any ROM, specially stock ICS ROM..?
A: 3) As ICS is confirmed worldwide & can be flashed using ODIN V3.07 Go to This link for how to Flash ICS tutorial(its same as flashing GB) ->
[Guide] How to flash stock FW and CWM and Root i9103
Q. 4) How Can I flash CMW & Root my Galaxy R.?
A. 4) This is something Critical. Just Joking. Its so easy. If you are over GB then flash Superuser zip file(attached) & if you are over ICS then just flash Ardatdat's Kernel V4 or higher. it will automatically Root your Galaxy R. Link for Ardatdat's kernels in dropbox: → Dropbox ←
Also, one can follow this tutorial for Rooting ICS - > {Guide} Rooting Galaxy R on version 4.0.4 & for flashing CMW please follow this tut -> [Guide] How to flash stock FW and CWW and Root i9103
Q. 5) Is wiping Cache/data/factory reset/dalvik cache can brick my phone over Stock ICS ROM.?
A. 5) Yes, if you are over Stock ICS ROM & wiping data/cache/dalvik cache may Brick your phone.
Q. 6) How Can I prevent from Bricking my phone over stock ICS ROM..?
A .6) As we have seen bricking problem due to Bad eMMC chip ERASE problem, Our great Buddy Ardatdat has create eMMC erase off Kernel.
Just download the Kernel V4 or higher & flash using CMW. Link For Ardatdat's Dropbox is given above
Q. 7) After Flashing Over ICS ROM, I stuck over bootloop what to do now..??
A. 7) Just check that have your flashed in proper way. Thats means using ODIN V3.07 & Flashing Tutorial exactly in same way shown.
Q. 8) I can't install any application after Flashing Stock ICS ROM..?
A. 8) This problem faced by many users. Don't panic. its may be due to full of ROM partition size.
So, Just Flash Ardatdat's Kernel (link given above) V4 or higher. Its has seen by me & many users, that it can give space to your ROM
partition upto 619MB (Total).
Q. 9) How can I downgrade my Galaxy R from ICS to GB or after downgrade from ICS to GB my phone doesn't start..?
A. 9) For download grade just flash your previous bakcup of GB or can flash GB stock ROM via ODIN.
After downgrade, its not booting - This is tricky one. This thread can explain you how to -> HELP after downgrade from ICS to GB my phone doesn't start!
Q. 10) I am on ICS Angeek ROM & when I am flashing other ROM over it stuck in Samsung Image..what to do..??
A: 10) Yes, several buddies stuck over this issue. So here is the solution for this -> Click here for solution
Q. 11) Which Stock ROM is batter then XXX region ROM & should i flash that..??
A. 11) Every stock ROM is having there Region's & samsung bloatwares. Also, new stock ROM comes with few fixes which may be in previous ROM. So, its upto you whether you want to flash it or not.
Q: 12) Can I change / Make bootanimation in ICS..?? If yes how can I..??
A: 12) Yes, It can be changed Using this Tut -> [GUIDE] Custom Boot Animations for SGR [ICS]
Q. 13) Can I swap memory in ICS/GB..?? Means How to change Internal to external..?
A. 13) Yes, it can be swapped using replacing vold file. You can Check This thread for GB -> Click Here & for ICS -> Click Here
Download ODIN V3.07 - Download
Download SuperUser file Download Super user
My Mission is only to help NewBies & keep our Forum Clean.
Guys, Please help me for making this thread better then anything. Your suggestions & Q/A is welcome.​

Q/A Post for JB/CM10 & based over CM10 ROMs
FAQ for NewBies / N00bs for JellyBean / CM10 & based on JB​
Q. 1) From where can I download JB official ROM..?
A. 1) We haven't received JB update. Hope we will get soon.:fingers-crossed: BTW Devs have bring CM10 (JB) based MOD[/URL]
Q. 2) Will Flashing Custom ROM over GB/ICS Void my phone a warranty..?
A. 2) Yes, It will. Coz Samsung haven't released official Jellybean for Galaxy R yet .
Q. 3) How can I Flash any ROM, CM10/PAC/PA ROM..?
A: 3) Just go to CWM recovery MOD, Choose flash ZIP file-> Choose zip file-> Press yes & Installation completed
Q. 4) How Can I flash CMW & Root my Galaxy R.?
A. 4) This is something Critical. Just Joking. Its so easy. If you are over GB then flash Superuser zip file(attached) & if you are over ICS then just flash Ardatdat's Kernel V4 or higher. it will automatically Root your Galaxy R. Link for Ardatdat's kernels in dropbox: → Dropbox ←
Also, one can follow this tutorial for Rooting your galaxy R - > {Guide} Rooting Galaxy R on version 4.0.4 & for flashing CMW please follow this tut -> [Guide] How to flash stock FW and CWW and Root i9103
Q. 5) Is I have to wipe cache / dalvik cache & data as well for flashing JB/CM10/PAC/PA.?
A. 5) .Yes, If you are flashing Any custom ROM then you need to perform all three actions. for first time only. Then after flashing other ROM, just wipe only cache & dalvik cache
Q. 6) My Phone is not going to Deep Sleep after flashing new ROM, what can I do..?
A .6) First, Wipe cache & dalvik cache then wait till next five minutes. It will definitely go to Deep Sleep. Remember, if it still not going to Deep sleep then you can contact the any User for the same in General Section thread.
Q. 7) After Flashing Over Custom JB/CM10/PAC/PA ROM, I stuck over bootloop what to do now..??
A. 7) Just check that have your flashed in proper way. Thats means using CWM & Flashing Tutorial exactly in same way shown.
Q. 8) I can't install any application after Flashing Custom ROM..?
A. 8) This problem faced by many users. Don't panic. its may be due to full of ROM partition size. So, Just check the same using Titanium backup(link is here for Downloading) & check The ROM partition size & delete some un-usable apps (Total).
Q. 9) How can I downgrade my Galaxy R from JB/CM10 to GB/ICS?
A. 9) For download grade just flash your previous bakcup of GB/ICS or can flash GB/ICS stock ROM via ODIN.
Q. 10) Which JB/ ROM is batter then XXX ROM & should i flash that..??
A. 10) Its upto you guys, which ROM you really want to Flash. Whether its CM10, PAC or Any other
Q: 11) Can I change / Make bootanimation in JB/CM10..?? If yes how can I..??
A: 11) Yes, It can be changed Using this Tut -> [GUIDE] Custom Boot Animations for SGR [ICS]
Q. 12) Can I swap memory in JB/CM10 any other rom based to Jelly Bean..?? Means How to change Internal to external..?
A. 12) Yes, it can be swapped using editing Built.prop file. You can Check This Post for the same -> Click here
Guys, please dont make any thread which question you can find here. Even any question which is to be asked, can ask here. So, that if it would be different then can be added in the list.
My Mission is only to help NewBies & keep our Forum Clean.
Guys, Please help me for making this thread better then anything. Your suggestions & Q/A is welcome.
Soon all CM10/ JB related stuff would be here. So, no need to search alot. just come here & have it.​

Q/A Post for JB/CM10 & based over CM10 ROMs
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Very nice piece of work kataria.vikesh!!!
Just a reminder :Any other thread that created regarding these questions will be closed or deleted.
Thanks.

Nice one buddy :good:, Good Job it will help a lot for new users.....

Looks good Vikesh. Nice work cobber :highfive:

Ans to 3 does not have the required link....also in Q 4 it should be CWM not CMW. Its trivial...just thought suggesting won't hurt.
Nice Work! You can add more as frequent questions pop-up.
Thnx!

siberian tiger said:
Very nice piece of work kataria.vikesh!!!
Just a reminder :Any other thread that created regarding these questions will be closed or deleted.
Thanks.
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Thanks buddy. Just need your support for this.

mj.vikram said:
Nice one buddy :good:, Good Job it will help a lot for new users.....
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Thanks a lot buddy. As you know, i need you help for make it 100%

juzz86 said:
Looks good Vikesh. Nice work cobber :highfive:
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Here is my Favorite Buddy. Thanks for commenting here buddy. Thanks

The-Droidster said:
Ans to 3 does not have the required link....also in Q 4 it should be CWM not CMW. Its trivial...just thought suggesting won't hurt.
Nice Work! You can add more as frequent questions pop-up.
Thnx!
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OOPppsssss..buddy I actually created it in Hurry. as we know, hurry spoils curry but this time you buddies are with me. Help me for creating it batter.. Thanks. BTW Correction did. New link will be pasted soon. I m at another place & using other's lappy for doing this.

Nice q & a
Which is better cwm 4 or cwm 6?
Sent from my GT-I9103 using xda app-developers app

d2dprajesh said:
Nice q & a
Which is better cwm 4 or cwm 6?
Sent from my GT-I9103 using xda app-developers app
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Both are same bt have diff working. For speed choose v6 amd for backup investigation try v4:
Sent from my GT-I9103 using Tapatalk 2

Post 2# updated with JB / CM10 based Questions / Answers

d2dprajesh said:
Nice q & a
Which is better cwm 4 or cwm 6?
Sent from my GT-I9103 using xda app-developers app
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V4 is outdated. I recommend you to use v6. You can examine backups with that too, you just need to set the backup format to tar. dsixda's kitchen can handle it.
Sent from my CM10-powered GT-I9103

okay serious problem
i was on CM10.1 and restoring back to stock ICS firmware using ODIN
but I'm stuck on the bootscreen where the SAMSUNG logo is on screen
Downloaded the indian firmware and flashed it using ODIN v1.83
what did I do wrong?

UtkarshB said:
okay serious problem
i was on CM10.1 and restoring back to stock ICS firmware using ODIN
but I'm stuck on the bootscreen where the SAMSUNG logo is on screen
Downloaded the indian firmware and flashed it using ODIN v1.83
what did I do wrong?
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Don't get panic just download the latest ODIN V3 and flash it again....

Is rooting necessary to flash a kernel? or just CWM enough?

CWM is enough.....

Ok.. Thanls for that.. One more ques.
If i install ics over an unrooted galaxy r via odin, and then want to flash ardatdat's kernel, how will i do it? Please help.. Total noob this side

jb for my tablet

Just got the sgh-t869 plus. It have 2.3 on it. Do I need to flash the ICS or there is jb stock rom for this tablet?. I am familiar with the kies and have set up on laptop. I went to samsung web site, and the only update was the ICS. Thank you.

liesnomore said:
Just got the sgh-t869 plus. It have 2.3 on it. Do I need to flash the ICS or there is jb stock rom for this tablet?. I am familiar with the kies and have set up on laptop. I went to samsung web site, and the only update was the ICS. Thank you.
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in sammobile.com there is only 4.0.4 version for your tab, so go for 4.0.4

loolser said:
in sammobile.com there is only 4.0.4 version for your tab, so go for 4.0.4
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Thanks. I did flash the ICS, cmrecovery and rooted. I see so many roms for 6200. Will they work with my tab?. Just wander of what is the difference beside the carriers?

liesnomore said:
Thanks. I did flash the ICS, cmrecovery and rooted. I see so many roms for 6200. Will they work with my tab?. Just wander of what is the difference beside the carriers?
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yes, i recommend to check cm 10, cm 10.1, pa 3.68, pac man good luck
edit: this roms are based on android jellybean 4.1,4.2 depend of version, tab will works smoother but not all options are working, u can read about this in threads.

Thank you. This is my second tablet. I had one (lepan) a year ago, but had to get raid of it. My phones were( and is) HTC and I am familiar with android kitchen. I am not sure if the kitchen support this device. I read that scary stories about the ICS brick and I did run the app to test my tab. It does have that brick bug. I do not think that I will "mess" with this tab. It is working good so far. Thanks.

liesnomore said:
Thank you. This is my second tablet. I had one (lepan) a year ago, but had to get raid of it. My phones were( and is) HTC and I am familiar with android kitchen. I am not sure if the kitchen support this device. I read that scary stories about the ICS brick and I did run the app to test my tab. It does have that brick bug. I do not think that I will "mess" with this tab. It is working good so far. Thanks.
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just never wipe data with stock ics recovery, if u want custom soft u have to install cwm, in forum are tons of solution good luck

I am safe with cm6.02 recovery?. That what I have now and rooted. In cmrecovery- can I wipe the data of format the data if I want to flash another rom?. Thanks.

i dont know whats this, i had on stock ics 3e recovery, u can try this one http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390275921635705883
flash it via odin, n remember 1st flash recovery then make backup then wipe data cache then flash rom n gapps done.

[Q] Xperia Ray (ST18i) Jelly Bean Update

Hello,
Can any one tell me in a simple pointed way to upgrade my Xperia Ray to Jelly Bean. I am currently on ICS.
I would appreciate a simple point wise response with links to files to be downloaded.
Thanks.

Do u need official rom or custom roms...?
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Karchikumar said:
Do u need official rom or custom roms...?
Sent from my Xperia U using xda app-developers app
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Custom ROM, Official JB ROM is not released for 2011 Xperia phones. Moreover, ICS is damn too slow and hence wanted to try out Super Jelly Bean. Don't know what should be the exact sequence of events.
Appreciate any help!

No ROMs I could update
jsbworld said:
Custom ROM, Official JB ROM is not released for 2011 Xperia phones. Moreover, ICS is damn too slow and hence wanted to try out Super Jelly Bean. Don't know what should be the exact sequence of events.
Appreciate any help!
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And if you all believe I did not search the forum, I downloaded almost 5-6 custom ROMs, kernels and flashed them but the phone doesn't just boot up.
ICS 4.0.4 did not allow for rooting hence went for 4.0.3 and rooted. Since, last 2 days, I flashed my ray more than 10 time with no success.
No Jelly Bean ROM I could find which would make it workable. Hence, settling for 4.0.3
Thanks.

jsbworld said:
And if you all believe I did not search the forum, I downloaded almost 5-6 custom ROMs, kernels and flashed them but the phone doesn't just boot up.
ICS 4.0.4 did not allow for rooting hence went for 4.0.3 and rooted. Since, last 2 days, I flashed my ray more than 10 time with no success.
No Jelly Bean ROM I could find which would make it workable. Hence, settling for 4.0.3
Thanks.
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Hello. How come you didn't get an answer yet? To flash any custom rom all you have to do is to unlock bootloader. Just google the phase "Unlocking the boot loader" and the first link will lead you to the official website with all the instructions (I can't post links since I'm new here). The only problem is that your warranty will be void (if it is a problem). Some roms can be flashed without unlocking, but Super Jelly Bean is not one of them (as far as I know).

jsbworld said:
And if you all believe I did not search the forum, I downloaded almost 5-6 custom ROMs, kernels and flashed them but the phone doesn't just boot up.
ICS 4.0.4 did not allow for rooting hence went for 4.0.3 and rooted. Since, last 2 days, I flashed my ray more than 10 time with no success.
No Jelly Bean ROM I could find which would make it workable. Hence, settling for 4.0.3
Thanks.
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Actually before I used SJB 7 for my ROM on my Ray.. I used ICS 4.0.4 Stock ROM from SONY, but ICS stock ROM too laggy.. So I decide to change to custom ROM and I use SJB with fusion kernel 5.4 and it works fine... ICS 4.0.4 can root.. just follow instruction on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2135918

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Hi, maybe am late or maybe not, anyway
I recommend using test point method to unlock your bootloader so you don't lose your DRM data. Proceed with caution do not attempt this if you don't know what you are doing,** I take NO responsibility if something happen to your phone, you are doing this at your own risk.**
here is the links: www[DOT]androidflip[DOT]com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
sorry am a new user i can't post links replace [DOT] by .
And also i recommend using Super Jelly Bean 8.0 as its a great ROM very smooth and with nearly no issue.
hit thanks button if this help.

devilkid9210 said:
Hi, maybe am late or maybe not, anyway
I recommend using test point method to unlock your bootloader so you don't lose your DRM data. Proceed with caution do not attempt this if you don't know what you are doing,** I take NO responsibility if something happen to your phone, you are doing this at your own risk.**
here is the links: www[DOT]androidflip[DOT]com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
sorry am a new user i can't post links replace [DOT] by .
And also i recommend using Super Jelly Bean 8.0 as its a great ROM very smooth and with nearly no issue.
hit thanks button if this help.
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Thanks everyone. With so many help options provided by you fellas, I could flash custom roms. After trying virtually everything, I've settled with SJB 8.
Thanks,
Jitendra

Tried various ROMs and I must say this forum is very helpful.
Not sure how do I close the thread, incase there is any need for it.

[Q] i cant seem to find a Rom for p6200

Hi guys,
This is my first post in xda...
I recently updated my p6200 to android 4.1.2 using odin and then rooted it. Now i want a custom rom (preferably cm10 or 10.1) so i have been searching for threads like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842090
But, the doenload link doesnt see to work..!!!
I know this is kinda stupid but after 3 days of searching for a single link this is my only option so a sincere request to the mods to please not delete this thread..
Also i have noval launcher as my stock and i deleted touchwiz launcher. Now i dont think that matters but just in case ( im a noob to android hacking )

theXerminator said:
Hi guys,
This is my first post in xda...
I recently updated my p6200 to android 4.1.2 using odin and then rooted it. Now i want a custom rom (preferably cm10 or 10.1) so i have been searching for threads like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842090
But, the doenload link doesnt see to work..!!!
I know this is kinda stupid but after 3 days of searching for a single link this is my only option so a sincere request to the mods to please not delete this thread..
Also i have noval launcher as my stock and i deleted touchwiz launcher. Now i dont think that matters but just in case ( im a noob to android hacking )
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What are you trying to achieve? The stock based ROMs are much more stable than the CM ROMs. There's no need or use to delete things and if you delete too much you will start to cause problems.

DigitalMD said:
What are you trying to achieve? The stock based ROMs are much more stable than the CM ROMs. There's no need or use to delete things and if you delete too much you will start to cause problems.
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I'm not trying to ACHIEVE anything.!!!! :angel:
I just want a custom ROM coz I don't like touchwiz and that is exactly the reason for me deleting touchwizhome.apk
Anyways I just added that info coz I thought that would affect the process of flashing custom Roms....
Can u pls find me a working link for cm10 or 10.1 or aokp which has been ported to p6200. I really want a custom ROM
Pls help

theXerminator said:
I'm not trying to ACHIEVE anything.!!!! :angel:
I just want a custom ROM coz I don't like touchwiz and that is exactly the reason for me deleting touchwizhome.apk
Anyways I just added that info coz I thought that would affect the process of flashing custom Roms....
Can u pls find me a working link for cm10 or 10.1 or aokp which has been ported to p6200. I really want a custom ROM
Pls help
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I am not aware of any fully functional CM based or other custom ROMs for the P62xx series. The is a CM11 ROM that is a work in progress on the forum. I would install the latest stock 4.1.2 , root and then install a third party launcher , lock screen and other items to make it look the way I want. That will get you a stable, basically custom ROM. I think its unlikely that a stable CM11 will ever appear unless Samsung releases a stock 4.4 from which to build on and CM 10 is now outdated with no developers to support it.

Have you tried the development section.. There are alot of custom roms there.. PAC, Omni to name a few..

Try the Omni4.4.2 it is still in development but it works great and having KitKat on this Tablets is awesome

Guys pardon for my ignorance(im new to this upgrading/flashing thing) but how do you install custom roms?
I'm considering it an option because after i flashed my p6200 with the new jellybean rom via odin, my tablet works until it got battery drained and now stuck on "boot-loop", I've done the CWM wipe/reset data thing but still stuck in that loading screen, I also did try reflashing it with the same jelly bean firmware but still stuck.. I'm thinking installing a custom rom might make it work again..
or if you do have the old honeycomb stock rom for P6200 DXKL2 firmware that i could use via odin.

Try this
[GT-P6200] Official ICS 4.0.4 firmware (Nov 2012) [STOCK/UNROOTED]
or
[Official FIRMWARES] Galaxy Tab Plus P6200/P6210/SGH-T869]
or
[ROM][Stock] P6200XXLB1 [16.02.2012][Android 3.2]
or
Samsung Updates Latest Firmware - LIVE!
flash via Odin

kwakman said:
Try this
[GT-P6200] Official ICS 4.0.4 firmware (Nov 2012) [STOCK/UNROOTED]
or
[Official FIRMWARES] Galaxy Tab Plus P6200/P6210/SGH-T869]
or
[ROM][Stock] P6200XXLB1 [16.02.2012][Android 3.2]
or
Samsung Updates Latest Firmware - LIVE!
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Thanks man! but all links provided here are from "hotfile" which is now closed.. also for some weird reason I cant seem to download from Samobile.. any other suggestions guys?

try this man
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2410800
it looks like a fantastic rom based on its features . i also saw good feedbacks from other user's using it
i am currently downloading it right now so i cant give a feedback for now
give it a try

EzreaL. said:
try this man
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2410800
it looks like a fantastic rom based on its features . i also saw good feedbacks from other user's using it
i am currently downloading it right now so i cant give a feedback for now
give it a try
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does it work for you?
I've downloaded this man.. copied it to my sdcard and then installed it through CWM recovery, now I get to the part where I had to choose stuff, like pre-installment settings like whether to choose "wipe user data" and such, and then install "samsung exclusive?" or "default install" or "remove bloatware", so there after choosing my options it then goes to this page with texts and the android robot at the background, it was so fast that I didn't even get to read what is written, i remember only "wipe?" or sort of, it goes for like a second and then restart back to the
"samsung galaxy tab 7.0 plus" loading screen, it's already been a while and it's still stuck in there, I wonder if that is normal, or again like any other stock rom i've flashed with using (odin method) this is stuck and going nowhere?
help! i wanted to post this at the development thread of this certain rom, but Im not allowed due to having few posts i guess?
and by the way, could someone share a ".pit" file for the p6200, i think it might be helpful for making this tab work again, thanks!

Aeolian1916 said:
does it work for you?
I've downloaded this man.. copied it to my sdcard and then installed it through CWM recovery, now I get to the part where I had to choose stuff, like pre-installment settings like whether to choose "wipe user data" and such, and then install "samsung exclusive?" or "default install" or "remove bloatware", so there after choosing my options it then goes to this page with texts and the android robot at the background, it was so fast that I didn't even get to read what is written, i remember only "wipe?" or sort of, it goes for like a second and then restart back to the
"samsung galaxy tab 7.0 plus" loading screen, it's already been a while and it's still stuck in there, I wonder if that is normal, or again like any other stock rom i've flashed with using (odin method) this is stuck and going nowhere?
help! i wanted to post this at the development thread of this certain rom, but Im not allowed due to having few posts i guess?
and by the way, could someone share a ".pit" file for the p6200, i think it might be helpful for making this tab work again, thanks!
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sadly man we have same experienced on it. i am also stucked on the samsung logo.
finding a new rom again

EzreaL. said:
sadly man we have same experienced on it. i am also stucked on the samsung logo.
finding a new rom again
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oh I see, let me know man if you could find something that might work, it's already been 2 weeks since I soft bricked this device..

Aeolian1916 said:
Thanks man! but all links provided here are from "hotfile" which is now closed.. also for some weird reason I cant seem to download from Samobile.. any other suggestions guys?
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I can send to my dropbox any file If u want.

[Q] How to Root Samsung Galaxy S 4G and Install Jelly Bean 4.3 (CyanoGenMod)

Hi Guys,
I am an IT person, but totally new to Android. I am having Samsung Galaxy S 4G (T959v) running GingerBread (2.3.6).
I had upgraded from Froyo to GingerBread using Kies mini... and since that I am facing a lot of issues running... like slow responsiveness, phone hangs, some times unable to make calls, very high RAM usage etc...
So to fix these issues, I am thinking to install custom ROM (Jelly Bean 4.3 - CyanogenMod 10.2). But I don't know how to do that.
What I read on thread is it first needs to ROOT the device, but I am not sure how to ROOT the device.
Please help me to ROOT the device in easy steps and install custom ROM.. (Off course without bricking my device )
Thanks.

Look at the second link in my signature. Instead of flashing the whole package just flash AntonX's kernel. Read the first couple of posts in the Heimdal thread and you will hopefully know what I am referring to.
From there, follow the directions in the OP of the ROM thread that you would like to flash. The OP will also tell you what works and does not work for that ROM.

I would suggest making a backup copy of your efs folder for the just in case..

MeetooC said:
Hi Guys,
I am an IT person, but totally new to Android. I am having Samsung Galaxy S 4G (T959v) running GingerBread (2.3.6).
I had upgraded from Froyo to GingerBread using Kies mini... and since that I am facing a lot of issues running... like slow responsiveness, phone hangs, some times unable to make calls, very high RAM usage etc...
So to fix these issues, I am thinking to install custom ROM (Jelly Bean 4.3 - CyanogenMod 10.2). But I don't know how to do that.
What I read on thread is it first needs to ROOT the device, but I am not sure how to ROOT the device.
Please help me to ROOT the device in easy steps and install custom ROM.. (Off course without bricking my device )
Thanks.
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You can find the Wiki, FAQ, lumin30's guide, and more here.
Like I said before, you have to search and read.

Thanks guys for all info and help.
I flashed cyanogenmod 9... it's working...
I liked the new experience (I am coming from stock GB) ... Trying out the stuff now...
thanks again!!!