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Please note that this is only a thread on HOW-TO and not a central place on where you can get your firmwares. There's several websites like SamMobile that can help you getting them.
All the Heimdall's instructions will be at the second post.
1. Q/A's (Introduction)
" I'm afraid I'll break my phone/tablet... "
1. What is download mode?
It's a special mode where the partitions are flashed into your phone. It's functionning is simillar to how fastboot works with other devices. (Nexus/HTC) It's normaly accessible by pressing the three-way button combinaison (Power + Home + Vol-) at the same time when turning on your device.
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2. What's Odin then?
Odin, in this case, (not the mythologic one) is a windows program, a proprietary software from Samsung to flash numerous partitions. (/system, /cache, kernel etc) It is generally only used when in download mode.
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3. If we have Odin, then why we do need Heimdall?
Heimdall is a cross-platform open source program that uses the same type of communication protocol that Odin uses to communicate with Samsung devices. It's very useful if for example you're using something like Mac OS or Linux. (in which Odin can't work natively without using some sort of Windows implementation)
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4. Why sometimes I need to have a PIT file when I flash with either of these programs?
A PIT (Partition information table) which it's name indicates, is a file where regroups all your device's partition information. (such as name, size, offset, etc) It is possible to modify it but NOT RECOMMENDED unless you know what you're doing.
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2. Odin Instructions for Original Samsung Galaxy S and Samsung Galaxy S II "based" devices
" Considered once before the best of Android... "
Device examples:
Samsung Galaxy S (I9000)
Samsung Galaxy S II (I9100)
Samsung Galaxy Note (N7000)
Samsung Galaxy Player/S Wifi (All)
2.1 Odin Prerequistes:
When you need to flash using either Odin or Heimdall (with Windows), you need the USB drivers. You can use either kies or the standalone USB drivers. (I prefer the USB drivers because Kies is not what I would take for a first choice...)
- A working brain
- A working computer
- Samsung USB Drivers
- Odin3 v1.7
- A "pit" file (Only need for when you re-partition. It can be found in your device's respective forum)
- A stock samsung USB cable if possible (it seems to give better result than other USB cable bought on third party sellers.)
Note: It is recommended to plug the device in download mode before executing Odin so the computer will recognize it and do the final preparation for the first time you'll want to flash something.
2.2 Little Glossary:
Left side:
Re-Partition: Actually means what it means, it re-partitions your device according to the pit file you've given. It's only necessary when flashing back to fresh STOCK and doing it without any further objective will BRICK your device.
Auto-Reboot: Self-explanatory
F. Reset time: Don't know really what it is. (It looks like it can reset some counter)
Note: those 2 last boxes should always be checked
Dump: Not necessary..
Phone EFS Clear: You do not want to make this..
Phone Bootloader update: Not necessary unless you want to flash only the bootloaders. (you probably won't EVER touch this)
Right side:
PIT: Self explanatory once again, the file should normally come with a .pit extension.
PDA: Normally this is where your firmware (ROM along with kernel) will be flashed. It contains the "PDA" name in it as well as the .tar or the .tar.md5 extension.
PHONE: This is where the Modem (Baseband) will go. It will normally contain "MODEM" in it's name. Once again, it will come with the .tar.md5 extension.
CSC: File that contains information from a specific network operator. (to use some special feature) You won't probably use this case if you're locked into a particular network... It does contain "CSC" in it's name and it comes with the .tar.md5 extension.
2.3 Flashing Time:
When you have finished with installing your drivers and your device has been recognized in both "normal" mode and "download" mode, you can proceed with the flashing. Here you can find a picture of Odin actually running. (Can be useful if you want a landmark on what to expect)
1. Extract the Odin3 v1.7.exe file from the zip
2. Execute Odin3 v1.7.exe
3. Put your device in download mode. To do so, press vol- while pressing the power button. The result of this combination should be this.
Note: The image is a result for the OG SGS based devices, The SGS II based ones should come with this instead after you bypassed the warning there.
4. You should see a yellow rectangle with COM:xx and saying ready. It means that your device is ready to be flashed
5. Depending on what you're flashing, take it to the corresponding box (PDA: Roms/Firmwares, Kernels, Bootloaders) (Modem: Radio/Baseband) (CSC: Csc file)
6. When you're clear with this, be sure to check throughously that the files selected were intended for your device
7. If a .pit file was selected when trying to flash, ensure that re-partition at the left is UNCHECKED!!
Note: If you're flashing Stock (Original) Samsung firmware, you MUST check the box. Failing to do so will likely brick the device...
8. Press the flash button
9. It should go through the flashing, you should see the partitions that's being flashed into device during this time.
Note: DO NOT EVER unplug the cable as the result will probably be a pricey plastic brick in your hands now.
10. When everything is finished, the program should ouput that it's done with a green box and your device should reboot automatically.
2.4 Misc. Section:
While the Original Galaxy S isn't related, the Galaxy S II based devices have a flash counter regarding on how much time you flash while in download mode. It's count goes up everytime you flash something in this particular mode. When the number is higher than 0, you LOSE your waranty. Be Warned!!
That said, there are ways to fix those problem by either buying a USB jig, or using an app like Triangle Away made by Chainfire.
3. Odin Instructions for the Samsung Galaxy S III "based" devices
" Designed for humans is the new way to go... "
Device examples:
Samsung Galaxy S III (I9300)
Samsung Galaxy Note II (N7100)
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (N8000)
Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (I8190)
Samsung Galaxy Camera (EK-GC100)
3.1 Odin Prerequistes:
When you need to flash using either Odin or Heimdall (with Windows), you need the USB drivers. You can use either kies or the standalone USB drivers. (I prefer the USB drivers because Kies is not what I would take for a first choice...)
- A working brain
- A working computer
- Samsung USB Drivers
- Odin V3.07
- The files you'll want to flash
- A "pit" file (Only need for when you re-partition. It can be found in your device's respective forum)
- A stock samsung USB cable if possible (it seems to give better result than other USB cable bought on third party sellers.)
Note: It is recommended to plug the device in download mode before executing Odin so the computer will recognize it and do the final preparation for the first time you'll want to flash something.
3.2 Little Glossary:
Left side:
Re-Partition: Actually means what it means, it re-partitions your device according to the pit file you've given. It's only necessary when flashing back to fresh STOCK and doing it without any further objective will BRICK your device.
Auto-Reboot: Self-explanatory
F. Reset time: Don't know really what it is. (It looks like it can reset a counter in older device...)
Note: those 2 last boxes should always be checked
Flash Lock: Not sure what this does
LED Control: This as well
Nand Erase All: You do not want to touch this...
Right side:
PIT: Self explanatory once again, the file should normally come with a .pit extension.
PDA: Normally this is where your firmware (ROM along with kernel) will be flashed. It contains the "PDA" name in it as well as the .tar or the .tar.md5 extension.
PHONE: This is where the Modem (Baseband) will go. It will normally contain "MODEM" in it's name. Once again, it will come with the .tar.md5 extension.
CSC: File that contains information from a specific network operator. (to use some special feature) You won't probably use this case if you're locked into a particular network... It does contain "CSC" in it's name and it comes with the .tar.md5 extension.
UMS: I'm not sure as what this section does, it is greyed out by defaut so it must have some sort of specific usage. (but not for us anyway..)
Bottom side:
Start: Self explanatory...
Reset: Reset all the values to Odin's default.
Exit: Self explanatory again...
3.3 Flashing Time:
When you have finished with installing your drivers and your device has been recognized in both "normal" mode and "download" mode, you can proceed with the flashing. Here you can find a picture of Odin actually running. (Can be useful if you want a landmark on what to expect)
1. Extract all the files from the from the Odin307.zip
2. Execute Odin3 v3.07.exe
3. Put your device into download mode. The result should be like this after you bypassed the warning there.
4. You should see a yellow rectangle with COM:xx and saying ready. It means that your device is ready to be flashed!
5. Depending on what you're flashing, take it to the corresponding box (PDA: Roms, Kernels, Bootloaders) (Modem: Radio/Baseband) (CSC: Csc file)
6. When you're clear with this, be sure to check throughously that the file is intended for your device
7. If a .pit file was selected when trying to flash, ensure that re-partition at the left is UNCHECKED!! (Unless if it's going back to the stock Samsung firmware)
8. Press the flash button
9. It should go through the flashing, you should see the partitions that's being flashed into device during this time.
Note: DO NOT EVER unplug the cable as the result will probably be a pricey plastic brick in your hands now.
10. When everything is finished, the program should ouput that it's done with a green box and your device should reboot automatically.
3.4 Misc. Section:
All the Galaxy S III based devices have a flash counter regarding on how much time you flash while in download mode. It's count goes up everytime you flash something in this particular mode. When the number is higher than 0, you LOSE your waranty. Be Warned!!
That said, there are ways to fix those problem by either buying a USB jig, or using an app like Triangle Away made by Chainfire.
However be careful with the newer Knox bootloaders that came with the newer 4.3 Touchwiz updates as there's NO way of resetting the counter AND/OR downgrading it.
4. Odin Instructions for the Samsung Galaxy S4 "based" devices
" With the increasing popularity comes more restrictions... "
Device examples:
Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9500)
Samsung Galaxy Note II (N9000)
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition (SM-P600)
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (I9190)
4.1 Odin Prerequistes:
When you need to flash using either Odin or Heimdall (with Windows), you need the USB drivers. You can use either kies or the standalone USB drivers. (I prefer the USB drivers because Kies is not what I would take for a first choice...)
- A working brain
- A working computer
- Samsung USB Drivers
- Odin V3.07
- The files you'll want to flash
- A "pit" file (Only need for when you re-partition. It can be found in your device's respective forum)
- A stock samsung USB cable if possible (it seems to give better result than other USB cable bought on third party sellers.)
Note: It is recommended to plug the device in download mode before executing Odin so the computer will recognize it and do the final preparation for the first time you'll want to flash something.
4.2 Little Glossary:
Left side:
Re-Partition: Actually means what it means, it re-partitions your device according to the pit file you've given. It's only necessary when flashing back to fresh STOCK and doing it without any further objective will BRICK your device.
Auto-Reboot: Self-explanatory
F. Reset time: Don't know really what it is. (It looks like it can reset a counter in older device...)
Note: those 2 last boxes should always be checked
Flash Lock: Not sure what this does
LED Control: This as well
Nand Erase All: You do not want to touch this...
Right side:
PIT: Self explanatory once again, the file should normally come with a .pit extension.
PDA: Normally this is where your firmware (ROM along with kernel) will be flashed. It contains the "PDA" name in it as well as the .tar or the .tar.md5 extension.
PHONE: This is where the Modem (Baseband) will go. It will normally contain "MODEM" in it's name. Once again, it will come with the .tar.md5 extension.
CSC: File that contains information from a specific network operator. (to use some special feature) You won't probably use this case if you're locked into a particular network... It does contain "CSC" in it's name and it comes with the .tar.md5 extension.
UMS: I'm not sure as what this section does, it is greyed out by defaut so it must have some sort of specific usage. (but not for us anyway..)
Bottom side:
Start: Self explanatory...
Reset: Reset all the values to Odin's default.
Exit: Self explanatory again...
4.3 Flashing Time:
When you have finished with installing your drivers and your device has been recognized in both "normal" mode and "download" mode, you can proceed with the flashing. Here you can find a picture of Odin actually running. (Can be useful if you want a landmark on what to expect)
1. Extract all the files from the from the Odin307.zip
2. Execute Odin3 v3.07.exe
3. Put your device into download mode. The result should be like this after you bypassed the warning there.
4. You should see a yellow rectangle with COM:xx and saying ready. It means that your device is ready to be flashed!
5. Depending on what you're flashing, take it to the corresponding box (PDA: Roms, Kernels, Bootloaders) (Modem: Radio/Baseband) (CSC: Csc file)
6. When you're clear with this, be sure to check throughously that the file is intended for your device
7. If a .pit file was selected when trying to flash, ensure that re-partition at the left is UNCHECKED!! (Unless if it's going back to the stock Samsung firmware)
8. Press the flash button
9. It should go through the flashing, you should see the partitions that's being flashed into device during this time.
Note: DO NOT EVER unplug the cable as the result will probably be a pricey plastic brick in your hands now.
10. When everything is finished, the program should ouput that it's done with a green box and your device should reboot automatically.
4.4 Misc. Section:
All the Galaxy S4 based devices have the Knox flash counter which is MORE PROACTIVE than the flash counter inside the GSII/GSIII based devices. Upon flashing something that has not been signed numerically by Samsung, the eFuse is burned off and there's NO possible way of reverting the counter back to 0. (because of an HARDWARE failure)
PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!
5. Odin Instructions for the Samsung Galaxy ARMv6 "based" devices
" Underpowered, they're still fighting through the end... "
Device examples:
Samsung Galaxy Ace (S5830)
Samsung Galaxy Gio (S5660)
Samsung Galaxy Mini (S5570)
Samsung Galaxy Fit (S5670)
5.1 Odin Prerequistes:
When you need to flash using either Odin or Heimdall (with Windows), you need the USB drivers. You can use either kies or the standalone USB drivers. (I prefer the USB drivers because Kies is not what I would take for a first choice...)
- A working brain
- A working computer
- Samsung USB Drivers
- Odin Multi Downloader v4.42
- The files you'll want to flash
- An "ops" file (Only need for when you re-partition. It can be found in your device's respective forum)
- A stock samsung USB cable if possible (it seems to give better result than other USB cable bought on third party sellers.)
Note: It is recommended to plug the device in download mode before executing Odin so the computer will recognize it and do the final preparation for the first time you'll want to flash something.
5.2 Little Glossary:
Left side:
One Package: If you have a one package firmware, (one that has every partition regrouped into one) you may check this box and take your one package file from your computer.
Auto-Reboot: Self-explanatory
Protect OPS: Need further info on that one but looks like it protects the internal OPS file from inside the device if you use a OPS while while flashing something.
Reset time: Don't know really what it is. (it looks like it can restart odin after a set number of time after having initially pressed "start")
Note: those 3 last boxes should always be checked
DEBUG ONLY: Well it is what it says. There's no option you'll really use in this part so I won't describe it as it's not necessary.
Right side:
OPS: This serves as the equivalent of PIT for some devices, it has information for the partitions from your device. it comes with a .ops extension.
BOOT: Not sure what this box is. From what I see, this box isn't even used...
Phone: This is where the Modem (Baseband) will go. It will normally contain "MODEM" in it's name. Once again, it will come with the .tar.md5 extension.
PDA: Normally this is where your firmware (ROM along with kernel) will be flashed. It contains the "PDA" name in it as well as the .tar or the .tar.md5 extension.
CSC: File that contains information from a specific network operator. (to use some special feature) You won't probably use this case if you're locked into a particular network... It does contain "CSC" in it's name and it comes with the .tar.md5 extension.
EFS: This is the file that contains the most sensible information of your phone (IMEI, S/N, MAC addresses, etc...) it comes also with the .tar or .tar.md5 extension.
One Package: If you do happen to have a "One Package" file, you can use it to flash all it's contents into your device.
5.3 Flashing Time:
When you have finished with installing your drivers and your device has been recognized in both "normal" mode and "download" mode, you can proceed with the flashing. Here you can find a picture of Odin actually running. (Can be useful if you want a landmark on what to expect)
1. Extract all the files from the from the OdinMultiDownloaderv4.42.zip
2. Execute Odin Multi Downloader v4.42.exe
3. Put your device into download mode. The result should be something similar to this after you maybe had this beforehand.
4. You should see a yellow rectangle with COM:xx and saying ready. It means that your device is ready to be flashed!
5. Depending on what you're flashing, take it to the corresponding box (PDA: Roms, Kernels) (Modem: Radio/Baseband) (CSC: Csc file) (EFS: EFS file)
6. When you're clear with this, be sure to check throughously that the file is intended for your device
7. If a .opt file was selected when trying to flash, ensure that "Protect OPS" at the left is CHECKED!!
8. Press the flash button
9. It should go through the flashing, you should see the partitions that's being flashed into device during this time.
Note: DO NOT EVER unplug the cable as the result will probably be a pricey plastic brick in your hands now.
10. When everything is finished, the program should ouput that it's done with a green box and your device should reboot automatically.
5.4 Misc. Section:
I would need more information. If you could send some, it would be appreciated!
6. Heimdall Instructions
" At last, an alternative has been found... "
Heimdall should work at least with the following devices (I'll add more if necessary)
Samsung Galaxy S (I9000)
Samsung Galaxy S II (I9100)
Samsung Galaxy S III (I9300)
Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9505)
Samsung Galaxy Player (All)
6.1 Heimdall Prerequistes:
When you need to flash using either Odin or Heimdall (with Windows), you need the USB drivers. You can use either kies or the standalone USB drivers. (I prefer the USB drivers because Kies is not what I would take for a first choice...)
- A working brain
- A working computer
- Samsung USB Drivers (for Windows only)
- WinUSB drivers installed (From zadig.exe, once again Windows only)
- Udev rules set-up for your Samsung device (for Linux only)
- Heimdall's Official Webpage
- The files you'll want to flash
- An "pit" file (needed for Heimdall to actually flash on your device)
- A stock samsung USB cable if possible (it seems to give better result than other USB cable bought on third party sellers.)
6.2 Little Glossary:
Load Package Tab:
We won't really use it... Unless you have an Heimdall package but you should already know how to use it...
Flash Tab:
PIT: Self explanatory once again, the file should normally come with a .pit extension. Also you have to select it in order to be able to flash (unless you're using the terminal)
Re-Partition: Actually means what it means, it re-partitions your device according to the pit file you've given. It's only necessary to check it when flashing back to fresh STOCK and doing it without any further objective will BRICK your device.
Add: Pretty simple, Adding the partition you wanted to be flashed according to the "pit" file you've selected
Remove: Pretty simple once again, this time it's to remove the partition you've selected.
No reboot: Won't reboot after all the flashing has been done.
Resume: (use after "No reboot") This is only to continue the session of "flash" as of after you've flashed something with Heimdall and you decided to press "No reboot", Heimdall stops communication with your device and you would need then to reboot it back into "download" mode to get it back working again
Create Package Tab:
Won't really explain because it's not that "much" used so it won't be useful for the purpose of this thread
Utilities Tab:
Detect Device: Obvious but for debugging purposes it can be useful.
Close Pc Screen: This affects more older Samsung devices (like the original Galaxy S) that when something went wrong with a flashing this picture would get in when you turned on your device. This button fixes it.
Download Pit: Here you can grab the .pit file from your device and save it through your computer. (Useful if you do need one but can't find it anywhere or for specific debugging purposes)
Print Pit: Here you can see the content of the .pit file from either two places: From your device or from a pit file you have on your computer. The result will be displayed on the "Output" window.
Partitions:
IBL+PBL: Primary bootloader, you mess with it, your device is a plastic brick... (Normally it should be a file named boot.bin)
SBL: Same thing as IBL+PBL. (It should be a file named sbl.bin)
SBL2: Acts as a backup of the original SBL partition. I don't really know if this could boot up when the first SBL is borked up.
PARAM: It's a file that "controls" the bootloaders on the initial device's boot. (param.lfs)
CACHE: It's actually your cache partition (The older Samsung models would have a file named cache.rfs, newer Samsung models though should be something like cache.img)
EFS: This partition is very important because all the "sensitive" data of your device is there: S/N, IMEI, MAC addresses. (Older models: efs.rfs, Newer models: efs.img)
RECOVERY: That's the recovery partition, where your recovery will be at. It serves as a unused kernel partition for the original Galaxy S. (It should be something like recovery.img for newer devices)
FACTORYFS: This is where your OS (/system) is. (Older models: factoryfs.rfs, Newer models: factoryfs.img)
KERNEL: It is what it is basically. It's where your kernel will be flashed. (Older models would be zImage/boot.img/normalboot.img where's the newer models comes more with boot.img)
6.3 Flashing Time:
When you have finished with installing your drivers and your device has been recognized in both "normal" mode and "download" mode, you can proceed with the flashing. Here you can find a picture of Heimdall on the "Flash" tab actually running. (Can be useful if you want a landmark on what to expect)
1. Extract all the files from the from the Heimdall zip you download
2. Execute Heimdall-frontend.exe on Windows, the Heimdall executable on Mac OS or on your Linux terminal, type "heimdall-frontend"
3. Put your device into download mode.
4. Plug your device into your computer. If you go to the "Utilities" tab and press the "Detect Device" Button. If it has been detected, you can continue on.
5. Go on the "Flash" tab. From then, you need to take up a .pit file that has been saved into your computer.
6. After taking your .pit file, you'll need to add a partition. Then selecting the partition you'll need to flash from the dropdown menu.
7. Be sure to check carefully each partition so you know that each partition equals their file counterparts.
8. When that is done, depending on if you're going to stock or not, check the "Repartition" box.
9. After you've been SURE that ALL those check-ups have been made, press the "Start" button.
10. Let the program do it's things. Then when it's done, your device should reboot automatically and it's a SUCCESS!!
Note: DO NOT EVER unplug the cable as the result will probably be a pricey plastic brick in your hands now.
6.4 Misc. Section:
- Heimdall CAN'T possibly work with every device. You mostly have to test for yourself if Heimdall works for you.
- When you install your drivers from zadig.exe, it "overwrites" Odin drivers which will make your device unusable with Odin. It's kinda like a trade. If you want to use Odin, you can't use Heimdall and vice-versa.
- If you happen you have an "Odin" flashable package and you want to flash using Heimdall, you can remove the ".md5" extension from your file and then extract the ".tar" file contents, you should get each of the partitions that can be flashable via Heimdall.
7. Thanks
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wow great tutorial iknow how hard to be a newbie coz i experienced of hard time flashing when i newly purchased sgs 4 .
btw ur the man, great effort! i know someday we will be crowded here because of this tutorial
keep up the good heart sir
Gonna subscribe and hit 5star.
it should be sticky thread too
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rockerblood said:
wow great tutorial iknow how hard to be a newbie coz i experienced of hard time flashing when i newly purchased sgs 4 .
btw ur the man, great effort! i know someday we will be crowded here because of this tutorial
keep up the good heart sir
Gonna subscribe and hit 5star.
it should be sticky thread too
Sent from my YP-G1 using xda premium
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Well I think it should have been better to add it before but it's better now than never. Also I'll put all the pit files here tomorrow so if you want them when you'll flash, they will be there and you wont have to search around and around.
i think thats a good idea
keep up the good heart and work sir
Thanks for posting. I flashed TerraSilent kernel.
However, I still don't have root access. As I posted before, I cannot find a root method for 2.3.6 on the US Player 4, and this seems to still be the case (for whatever reason after flashing, About Phone now reports Android 2.3.5, but I know this is impossible, as I did not flash any ROM).
(Also, right before the TerraSilent boot logo comes up, the upper half of the display shows some lines for a split second. This is not an issue, just wondering why it is there.)
TheTehk17 said:
Thanks for posting. I flashed TerraSilent kernel.
However, I still don't have root access. As I posted before, I cannot find a root method for 2.3.6 on the US Player 4, and this seems to still be the case (for whatever reason after flashing, About Phone now reports Android 2.3.5, but I know this is impossible, as I did not flash any ROM).
(Also, right before the TerraSilent boot logo comes up, the upper half of the display shows some lines for a split second. This is not an issue, just wondering why it is there.)
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But AFAIK, I never knew that the US player had 2.3.6. Anyway you can root with which ever GB root you can find as this kernel is insecure which means that you have a root shell by default.
zaclimon said:
But AFAIK, I never knew that the US player had 2.3.6. Anyway you can root with which ever GB root you can find as this kernel is insecure which means that you have a root shell by default.
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Got mine rooted now, thanks. I'm used to rooting and contributing for/with devices like the Samsung Moment and other s3c6410-based devices so this stuff is all new to me.
Yep, mine shipped with 2.3.6. I might make a guide so that others in the same boat as me know what to do.
Hey I said earlier this week I would put some pit files, well it better now than never. Sorry for the delay. With school and ICS porting, I don't have really the time to do it. Anyway the pit are here now.
Posting this in a few places but I recommend you note in the OP that this will always be best accomplished using a STOCK Samsung usb cable. Depending on how close to "bricked" the device is it is very possible the device will not be recognized by the pc unless the stock cable is used. I think this little bit of information will be very helpful and may save a lot of heartache for some in the future.
Jiggity Janx said:
Posting this in a few places but I recommend you note in the OP that this will always be best accomplished using a STOCK Samsung usb cable. Depending on how close to "bricked" the device is it is very possible the device will not be recognized by the pc unless the stock cable is used. I think this little bit of information will be very helpful and may save a lot of heartache for some in the future.
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Alright it's taking into note. Thanks!
Alright I was given the 4.0 with it running an ICS ROM. I was not familiar with Samsung devices and rooting, and in thinking it was like my DINC2, I put it into recovery and since then I have tried to read all the forums to get it to work and to put it back to a stock ROM....... I haven't found a solution, and I am not sure if I missed a step in a forum, but I can get the device into a different recovery with blue lettering and only a few select options, but as far as getting it to boot up with the actual ROM I have had 0 success on any of it.... Any help?????? P.M. me or I can give my email if it would help at all, or any help what so ever would be great. Thanks.
P.S. It is the US version if that was a question.
Brennon19968 said:
Alright I was given the 4.0 with it running an ICS ROM. I was not familiar with Samsung devices and rooting, and in thinking it was like my DINC2, I put it into recovery and since then I have tried to read all the forums to get it to work and to put it back to a stock ROM....... I haven't found a solution, and I am not sure if I missed a step in a forum, but I can get the device into a different recovery with blue lettering and only a few select options, but as far as getting it to boot up with the actual ROM I have had 0 success on any of it.... Any help?????? P.M. me or I can give my email if it would help at all, or any help what so ever would be great. Thanks.
P.S. It is the US version if that was a question.
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Sorry for the late reply but try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531850
zaclimon said:
Sorry for the late reply but try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531850
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Alright thank you. I will have to try it when I get home from the hospital visit.
Sent from my Incredible 2 using xda app-developers app
SGP YP-G70 International Heimdall Froyo Stock Rom with bootloaders
zaclimon said:
Heimdall Instructions
I generally prefer flashing with heimdall because it's better than odin (but less simple) and it's cross platform.
More information on Heimdall: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=755265
3.1 Heimdall Prerequistes
- Samsung USB Drivers
- Heimdall
3.2 Flashing With Heimdall
3.2.1 Drivers installation (Windows)
These are a FIRST time installation only for the libusb drivers.
1. Extract the heimdall folder somewhere in your computer.
2. Go in the heimdall folder and then drivers. You should see a file named zadig.exe
3. Execute zadig.exe and then check list all devices
4. You should see a samsung device listed.
5. Install the drivers, you should have an error concerning certificate (It's NORMAL, install them anyway). You must do this in home screen and in download mode.
3.2.2 Flashing
6. When this is done, Open heimdall-frontend.exe,
7. Go in the flash section and take your .pit file according to your device.
8. Select the partitions you want to flash and take the file according to it.
9. Ensure that all the partitions you've selected are good.
10. Flash!!
11. Your device should reboot by itself and it should work!:good:
If you have more questions/suggestions, ask them in the thread and I will answer it as soon as I can.
4. Pit Files
Here's the pit files needed if you need to re-partition
4.0 Intl: 4.0 Intl Download
4.0 Us: 4.0 Us Download
4.0 Kor: 4.0 Kor Download
5.0 Intl: 5.0 Intl Download
5.0 Us: 5.0 Us Download
5.0 Kor: 5.0 Kor Download
Thanks:
Google: For such a good OS
Samsung: For making such good devices (and Odin )
Benjamin Dobell: For Heimdall
SamHaLeKe: For the USB drivers
All the uploaders of the pit files
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Can anyone share the right file or files to flash SGP YP-G70 International (with physical home button) with Stock Froyo (or other ROM) wich inclues the bootloaders?
How should I proceed to flash it?
Despite all information we find here there is always some details we don't know how to handle. I followed the instructions with Odin and the result was: PASS (green) but SGP wont reboot or turn on. I always think there is some missed detail.
Please help me to have it working again so I will right a full restoring procedure from the begining (hard brick) until the end to help our brothers to recover their devices as well.
I thank you very much in advance
mrlightman said:
Can anyone share the right file or files to flash SGP YP-G70 International (with physical home button) with Stock Froyo (or other ROM) wich inclues the bootloaders?
How should I proceed to flash it?
Despite all information we find here there is always some details we don't know how to handle. I followed the instructions with Odin and the result was: PASS (green) but SGP wont reboot or turn on. I always think there is some missed detail.
Please help me to have it working again so I will right a full restoring procedure from the begining (hard brick) until the end to help our brothers to recover their devices as well.
I thank you very much in advance
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Seems that you never tried with heimdall as I told you right? Also because your case is very rare, (you're the 1st or the 2nd with this particular hard brick case), I never really took the time to write down. Well first of all, is your device recognized by your computer outside of the download mode?
SGP 5.0 YP-G70 wont turn on
zaclimon said:
Seems that you never tried with heimdall as I told you right? Also because your case is very rare, (you're the 1st or the 2nd with this particular hard brick case), I never really took the time to write down. Well first of all, is your device recognized by your computer outside of the download mode?
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I haven't tried yet cause I'm not sure how to do it. I was searching for ROMs to use in Heimdall and I found just the PIT file.
Can I use the exact same ROM I used to flash with Odin?
The device is recognized by PC just when I have it into download mode using Adam Outlers method (Unbrickable Resurrector)
mrlightman said:
I haven't tried yet cause I'm not sure how to do it. I was searching for ROMs to use in Heimdall and I found just the PIT file.
Can I use the exact same ROM I used to flash with Odin?
The device is recognized by PC just when I have it into download mode using Adam Outlers method (Unbrickable Resurrector)
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Yeah you can use the same rom as what you used with odin. You can follow this thread instruction on how to. You may need to flash the bootloaders so here's the name of them
IPL+PBL: boot.bin
SBL: sbl.bin
PARAM: param.lfs
SGP 5.0 YP-G70 wont turn on
zaclimon said:
Yeah you can use the same rom as what you used with odin. You can follow this thread instruction on how to. You may need to flash the bootloaders so here's the name of them
IPL+PBL: boot.bin
SBL: sbl.bin
PARAM: param.lfs
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Well I'm trying to do that. Heimdall requires a Pack and I'm trying to use the ROM (tar) files I used to flash with Odin. The matter is that Heimdall always says firmware.xls is missing from the package and maybe that the exact point wich drove me flaw (I dont know).
Can you please share with me the right package including the firmware to make me able to flash it?
I already have the PIT file and I remember that the SGP was using Froyo before all my mass (having it bricked). My SGP is 5.0 YP-G70 International with physical home button.
Hi all i tried to flash i9003 galaxy SL from steps below to 2.3.6 , but the firmware zip file does not have MODEM, CSC and PDA files but only .dll file and tar.md5 file, where can i get the MODEM, CSC and PDA.
I download the firmwares from link below:-
http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...alaxy-sl-firmwares&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82
Firmware Update Steps:
Run Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL Downloader.
Check Re-Partition, Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.
Click PIT button and select this file: latona_20110114.pit
Put your phone into download mode: Press Volume down + OK + Power.
Connect USB cable and the program will detect the phone's Com number.
Click Start button to download the PIT file to phone.
After it is Done Click on Reset button, then unselect Re-Partition box.
Click PDA button and select this file: I9003xxxxx-xxx...-PDA-low-CL890053.tar.md5 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Click PHONE button and select this file: MODEM_I9003xxxxx_REV_00_CL889972.tar.md5 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Click CSC button and select this file: GT-I9003-CSC-xxxxxx.tar.md5 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Remove the battery, then enter Device into Download Mode again.
Click Start button to flash these files to phone.
Do not touch anything till you see PASS on the program window.
Do full reset by this Code: *2767*3855#.wares i download dont have CSC , PDA
suhailpuri said:
Hi all i tried to flash i9003 galaxy SL from steps below to 2.3.6 , but the firmware zip file does not have MODEM, CSC and PDA files but only .dll file and tar.md5 file, where can i get the MODEM, CSC and PDA.
I download the firmwares from link below:-
http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...alaxy-sl-firmwares&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82
Firmware Update Steps:
Run Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL Downloader.
Check Re-Partition, Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.
Click PIT button and select this file: latona_20110114.pit
Put your phone into download mode: Press Volume down + OK + Power.
Connect USB cable and the program will detect the phone's Com number.
Click Start button to download the PIT file to phone.
After it is Done Click on Reset button, then unselect Re-Partition box.
Click PDA button and select this file: I9003xxxxx-xxx...-PDA-low-CL890053.tar.md5 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Click PHONE button and select this file: MODEM_I9003xxxxx_REV_00_CL889972.tar.md5 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Click CSC button and select this file: GT-I9003-CSC-xxxxxx.tar.md5 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Remove the battery, then enter Device into Download Mode again.
Click Start button to flash these files to phone.
Do not touch anything till you see PASS on the program window.
Do full reset by this Code: *2767*3855#.wares i download dont have CSC , PDA
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First of all post in the general section. Second, read a lot.
Thirdly, which firmware are you at present? If KPE, flash LF2. The new stock firmwares only have a single .tar file. No modem, csc or any other files needed. And download from here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004647/
nbrian2012 said:
First of all post in the general section. Second, read a lot.
Thirdly, which firmware are you at present? If KPE, flash LF2. The new stock firmwares only have a single .tar file. No modem, csc or any other files needed. And download from here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004647/
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i dont know the firmware as the phone is bricked, i managed to get into firmware download mode but it gives me an error after flashing, i flash the pit file and then reset odin and then enter download mode again and select single firmware file and check PDA option but flashing fale.
What file do i download because i downloaded many firmwares gingerbread ones but they all have one single tar file.
Socon off all what box do i need to select if i am flashing a single file , PDA or phone or CSC.
Suhail
suhailpuri said:
i dont know the firmware as the phone is bricked, i managed to get into firmware download mode but it gives me an error after flashing, i flash the pit file and then reset odin and then enter download mode again and select single firmware file and check PDA option but flashing fale.
What file do i download because i downloaded many firmwares gingerbread ones but they all have one single tar file.
Socon off all what box do i need to select if i am flashing a single file , PDA or phone or CSC.
Suhail
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Download KPE, the files from the link I gave you ^
and follow THIS guide carefully >>>
Misledz said:
2. Run Odin3 v1.83
3. Check Re-Partition, Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.
4. Click PIT button and select this file: latona_20110114.pit
5. Set it to download mode : Press Volume down + OK first, then hold Power button.
6. Connect USB cable and the program will detect the phone's Com number.
7. Click Start button to download the PIT file to phone.
8. After it is Done Click on Reset button [Partition box should be unchecked automatically - Thanks to jaskir]
9. Click PDA button and select this file: CODE_I9003XXKPE_CL409735_REV08_user_low_ship.tar
10. Click PHONE button and select this file: MODEM_I9003XXKPE_REV_00_CL1041909.tar
11. Click BOOTLOADER button and select this file: APBOOT_I9003XXKPE_CL409735_REV08_user_low_ship.tar
12. Click CSC button and select this file: GT-I9003-CSC-MULTI-OXAKPE.tar
13: You should unplug usb cable, remove battery, insert battery and bring it back to download mode. I have never been able to bring it to download mode with usb plugged in. [Thanks to jaskir for this suggestion to make it clear to new users!]
14. Click Start button to flash these files to phone.
15. Do not touch anything till you see PASS on the program window.
16. Factory reset
17. [To fix issues that pertain] Reflash from steps 9 -15 again, No need of latona at this point.
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Must you have any issue at any point, reply again.
The SL can never get bricked unless you flash a firmware not compatible with it
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 4 Beta
How can i flash a single file .tar.md5 with odin, becuause now all the firmwares come with a single file i.e. .tar.md5 unlike old firmwares have CSC, modem and PDA file
shall i put pit file first and then flash which option needs to be checked ?
This has become really confusing for me now.
Can i also put my phone in download mode and flash via KIES ?
Thanks in advance,
Suhail
suhailpuri said:
i dont know the firmware as the phone is bricked, i managed to get into firmware download mode but it gives me an error after flashing, i flash the pit file and then reset odin and then enter download mode again and select single firmware file and check PDA option but flashing fale.
What file do i download because i downloaded many firmwares gingerbread ones but they all have one single tar file.
Socon off all what box do i need to select if i am flashing a single file , PDA or phone or CSC.
Suhail
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HELP NEEDED TO FLASH FIRMWARE IN SAMSUNG GALAXY SL GT-I9003
I have downloaded the firmwares suggested by you... Its not clear how to proceed with the flashing of the firmware, as the steps asked to perform by you are contradicting to your previous post -> As there is only only file i.e GT-I9003_XEO_I9003XWLF2_I9003OXXLF1_I9003XXLE4 and rest of the files i.e PHONE file: MODEM_I9003XXKPE_REV_00_CL1041909.tar, BOOTLOADER file: APBOOT_I9003XXKPE_CL409735_REV08_user_low_ship.tar, CSC file: GT-I9003-CSC-MULTI-OXAKPE.tar are not required. Please be specific what is to be done to complete the flashing procedure.
well i just wanna know how to flash with odin when you have one file for firmware and tutorials show 3 files, but whatever firmwares i download they all have one ta file and no 3 files as suggeted in tutorials.
Suhail
Flash first clean for mandatory starting
On CM10 Alpha 3 and all other basic Froyo, Gingerbread, ICS, JB
- drivers samsung.rar - 5.58 MB
- Open Odin 1.85 only !!!
- KPE FULL (do not forget the PIT) (Froyo only ! no forget bootloader)
reset odin then remove cable and battery after samsung logo
- LF2 (PDA only with Odin)
reset odin then remove cable and battery after second samsung logo
- CF Root LF2 (PDA only with Odin)
I followed all steps, but in STEP 2 when i download the file its iso and not not md5 or tar so i dont know how to proceed and flash it, i tried to mount it , burn it no sucess
Anyways i went to step 3 and flashed again, but phone gets stuck at boot screen samsung logo
Any
UNZIP ?§!
suhailpuri said:
I followed all steps, but in STEP 2 when i download the file its iso and not not md5 or tar so i dont know how to proceed and flash it, i tried to mount it , burn it no sucess
Anyways i went to step 3 and flashed again, but phone gets stuck at boot screen samsung logo
Any
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Dude, if it's a zip file then extract it & use the file which is extracted.
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-I9003.
LoLaTiOn said:
UNZIP ?§!
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Hi LoLaTiOn,
I have unzipped the CSROOT file, what I could see was a .img file where as while selecting the file in the ODin 1.85 it demands for a .tar file. Can you please further help in this and pass me the link for the actual file i.e CSROOTXXXXXXXX.tar file in the required format to flash the Android OS.
Rest all the files in the link provided by you are in the required format.
Siddhant Shankpal said:
Dude, if it's a zip file then extract it & use the file which is extracted.
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-I9003.
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Hi Siddhant,
Anybody in the world knows that we have to unzip a zipped file before using it. The actual problem is that --> After unzipping the file , I see a .img file where as Odin requires a .tar file to flash the Android OS. I tried converting it into a .tar file by using a cygwin terminal but no luck. I also tried searching for the same file in other links (Websites) but still there was no luck.
Can you give a hand to help me out.
suhailpuri said:
Hi Siddhant,
Anybody in the world knows that we have to unzip a zipped file before using it. The actual problem is that --> After unzipping the file , I see a .img file where as Odin requires a .tar file to flash the Android OS. I tried converting it into a .tar file by using a cygwin terminal but no luck. I also tried searching for the same file in other links (Websites) but still there was no luck.
Can you give a hand to help me out.
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U mentioned "step 2" that means u were stuck in DDLF2 flashing step. But now ur telling "CFROOT LF2" step.
Okay, now in this step u don't need to unzip this file & just flash it from odin as in PDA section.
But I hope ur able to boot into ur phone after flashing DDLF2 firmware.
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-I9003.
Siddhant Shankpal said:
U mentioned "step 2" that means u were stuck in DDLF2 flashing step. But now ur telling "CFROOT LF2" step.
Okay, now in this step u don't need to unzip this file & just flash it from odin as in PDA section.
But I hope ur able to boot into ur phone after flashing DDLF2 firmware.
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-I9003.
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My bad, I have mentioned it earlier that I have tried flashing the same .img file in the entire process but no luck.
suhailpuri said:
My bad, I have mentioned it earlier that I have tried flashing the same .img file in the entire process but no luck.
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Download this DDLF2 firmware & extract it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329200
1. After extracting, switch off your phone & go to download mode.
2. Open odin 1.85 on ur PC & connect ur phone to ur PC. Check, whether it is connected by the yellow signal.
3. First only flash .pit file from the extracted folder. Then remove battery & put it back then again go download mode.
4. Browse & select all respected files from the extracted folder. (Do not include bootloader file if ur coming back to stock from CM 10 based roms.)
5. Click start.
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-I9003.
Greetings XDA-members !
I'm a total noob in flashing devices under Android..
I already (by the past) flashed many devices but no one under Android..
In fact I haven't the need for doing it..
BUT now, I'm really disturbed with intepestive reboot (due to some I/O errors in Internal Flash Storage)..
I know this can mean my devices is good for garbage throw.. BUT..
I want try something before.
So for that, I want root it !
Well, I want use this (it seems to me) clear tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957165&highlight=cf+root
I have a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1'', all stock, never rooted, with no custom firmware, with Android JellyBean (not KitKat).
Code:
===Model Number:
GT-P5110
===Android version:
4.1.1
===Kernel version:
3.0.31-523998
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Thu Nov 22 22:04:16 KST 2012
===Version Number:
JRO03C.P5510XXCLK7
INFORMATIONS:
I must say that I never wiped the data or the cache.
Never format anything.
Never reinstalled the system.
I have already unlocked the USB Debug Mode on my Galaxy Tab 2
I haven't External SD Card (but I can buy one if required!)
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This is the steps I want to do (please tell me if I'll be on the way to doing wrong steps, I don't want brick my devices..):
Create on my Windows a folder called : C:\SpecialAppDevelopers\AndroidFlasher_GalaxyTab2_ODIN
Downloading the file Odin3-v1.85.zip and store it to the path: C:\SpecialAppDevelopers\AndroidFlasher_GalaxyTab2_ODIN
Downloading the file CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifixx-gtp5110.zip and store it to C:\SpecialAppDevelopers\AndroidFlasher_GalaxyTab2_ODIN
Unzip only 1 time the zip CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifixx-gtp5110.zip, so now I end up with a CF-Auto-Root-*.tar.md5 file in the location: C:\SpecialAppDevelopers\AndroidFlasher_GalaxyTab2_ODIN
Unplug the Galaxy Tab 2 from my PC (if plugged in one USB slot)
Unzip only 1 time the zip Odin3-v1.85.zip, so now I end up with a Odin3-v1.85.exe file in the location: C:\SpecialAppDevelopers\AndroidFlasher_GalaxyTab2_ODIN
Run on my PC the exe file located here: C:\SpecialAppDevelopers\AndroidFlasher_GalaxyTab2_ODIN\Odin3-v1.85.exe
In the Odin3 window, I will click on a button which may think like a PDA, and then, a Window Explorer will occur, letting me choose a file
File I will choose to load is located here: C:\SpecialAppDevelopers\AndroidFlasher_GalaxyTab2_ODIN\CF-Auto-Root-*.tar.md5
Boot my Galaxy Tab 2 in DOWNLOAD Mode (this can do it like Recovery mode BUT this time by holding the Volume Down physical button instead of Volume Up).
When the Galaxy Tab 2 is in DOWNLOAD Mode I can plug it to my PC with USB.
If now I see the "Repartition" ticked, I untick this right now!
Next, on the Odin3 software Window, I click on the "START" button to flash with CF-Root
I wait some seconds (30 per example) and then my Galaxy Tab 2 should reboot Android
End.
Now, If you see one step which can be harmful for my Galaxy Tab 2, please tell me
For running commands as root, Will I be able to make this when in recovery mode (on a CommandLine interface through my PC):
Code:
adb devices
adb shell
su
** at this state, will I be able to acquire the root permissions?? So Will I can run any root command I want run?**
And for finish, three last question...
WILL using Odin + CF-Root cause incapacity to login to an existing Google Play account?
WILL using Odin + CF-Root cause crash or brick or other things like that when I update my Android Versions from Google Play ?
WILL using Odin + CF-Root cause wipe my datas OR NOT ?
THANKS if you answer me ! Really !
Seyokentai said:
Greetings XDA-members !
I'm a total noob in flashing devices under Android..
I already (by the past) flashed many devices but no one under Android..
In fact I haven't the need for doing it..
BUT now, I'm really disturbed with intepestive reboot (due to some I/O errors in Internal Flash Storage)..
I know this can mean my devices is good for garbage throw.. BUT..
I want try something before.
So for that, I want root it !
Well, I want use this (it seems to me) clear tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957165&highlight=cf+root
I have a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1'', all stock, never rooted, with no custom firmware, with Android JellyBean (not KitKat).
Code:
===Model Number:
GT-P5110
===Android version:
4.1.1
===Kernel version:
3.0.31-523998
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Thu Nov 22 22:04:16 KST 2012
===Version Number:
JRO03C.P5510XXCLK7
INFORMATIONS:
This is the steps I want to do (please tell me if I'll be on the way to doing wrong steps, I don't want brick my devices..):
Create on my Windows a folder called : C:\SpecialAppDevelopers\AndroidFlasher_GalaxyTab2_ODIN
Downloading the file Odin3-v1.85.zip and store it to the path: C:\SpecialAppDevelopers\AndroidFlasher_GalaxyTab2_ODIN
Downloading the file CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifixx-gtp5110.zip and store it to C:\SpecialAppDevelopers\AndroidFlasher_GalaxyTab2_ODIN
Unzip only 1 time the zip CF-Auto-Root-espresso10wifi-espresso10wifixx-gtp5110.zip, so now I end up with a CF-Auto-Root-*.tar.md5 file in the location: C:\SpecialAppDevelopers\AndroidFlasher_GalaxyTab2_ODIN
Unplug the Galaxy Tab 2 from my PC (if plugged in one USB slot)
Unzip only 1 time the zip Odin3-v1.85.zip, so now I end up with a Odin3-v1.85.exe file in the location: C:\SpecialAppDevelopers\AndroidFlasher_GalaxyTab2_ODIN
Run on my PC the exe file located here: C:\SpecialAppDevelopers\AndroidFlasher_GalaxyTab2_ODIN\Odin3-v1.85.exe
In the Odin3 window, I will click on a button which may think like a PDA, and then, a Window Explorer will occur, letting me choose a file
File I will choose to load is located here: C:\SpecialAppDevelopers\AndroidFlasher_GalaxyTab2_ODIN\CF-Auto-Root-*.tar.md5
Boot my Galaxy Tab 2 in DOWNLOAD Mode (this can do it like Recovery mode BUT this time by holding the Volume Down physical button instead of Volume Up).
When the Galaxy Tab 2 is in DOWNLOAD Mode I can plug it to my PC with USB.
If now I see the "Repartition" ticked, I untick this right now!
Next, on the Odin3 software Window, I click on the "START" button to flash with CF-Root
I wait some seconds (30 per example) and then my Galaxy Tab 2 should reboot Android
End.
Now, If you see one step which can be harmful for my Galaxy Tab 2, please tell me
For running commands as root, Will I be able to make this when in recovery mode (on a CommandLine interface through my PC):
Code:
adb devices
adb shell
su
** at this state, will I be able to acquire the root permissions?? So Will I can run any root command I want run?**
And for finish, three last question...
WILL using Odin + CF-Root cause incapacity to login to an existing Google Play account?
WILL using Odin + CF-Root cause crash or brick or other things like that when I update my Android Versions from Google Play ?
WILL using Odin + CF-Root cause wipe my datas OR NOT ?
THANKS if you answer me ! Really !
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Your method should work, but you will still have stock recovery. Which won't let you flash anything. Following basically the same steps, use the files here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2535083 and you'll have custom recovery so you can do whatever you want afterwards. I personally prefer TWRP, but this will get you started properly. If you want to try TWRP you can flash the zip after your done, here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548476
wolfclan68 said:
Your method should work, but you will still have stock recovery. Which won't let you flash anything. Following basically the same steps, use the files here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2535083 and you'll have custom recovery so you can do whatever you want afterwards. I personally prefer TWRP, but this will get you started properly. If you want to try TWRP you can flash the zip after your done, here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548476
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Hey, thanks for answer wolfclan68 !
I don't really understand clearly what are the steps in your given link.
Better explained on the CF-Root page.
You know, I want only be able to run root commands, I'm totally lost in all theses methods...
So... can you answer me in some steps (according to what I wrote on my first thread post) ?
Or at least explain some "points" through a better clearview?
Example:
1) Download "GT-P51XX_XXXX-SuperSU-1.94-BusyBox-1.21.1_universal.tar.zip" and extract it once (you need the *.tar.md5 inside)
> What are the differences betweens each version of recovery?
2) Flash the *.tar.md5 file as PDA
> How? Like the steps [mean: Use ODIN, be in recovery mode on my Galaxy Tab 2, and click on the PDA button in odin window, after selected the right .tar.md5 file ?] I described in my first post?
3) Make sure "Re-Partition" and "F. Reset Time" UNCHECKED,
> I know what is Re-Partition, but, what is F. Reset Time ??
Please answer me:
If I flash my devices in theses steps, will it auto-wipe my data ??? (meaning losing (by formatting) Game saves, Photos, Videos, Screenshots, Game data, Apps, SQLite datas of apps, Games Licenses obtained through third apps like AppGratis, 365 apps ?)
THANKS FOR ANSWERS !
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There are YouTube videos...Google. .
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There are YouTube videos...Google. .
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And, this is why you can't simply answer to my questions?
Correct me if I'm wrong but.. We are on a specialized board oriented to flashing, pda, smartphone and development of the technology no?
This is why I prefer ask here instead on Youtube/Google which aren't specialized...
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:laugh::laugh:Samsung Stock ROM with no lags
Install on your own responsibility. Author of this post is not responsible for any bricked device. Author personally applied steps mentioned here on his N7000 (India) device.
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Author tested on his Samsung Galaxy N7000 device.
Device tested for full 48 hours with no bugs.
Repartition of device is done on Samsung Galaxy Note 1 (N7000) 16GB model.
If you face any issues, those are pure stock ROM bugs.
Check Software update & register your device before you root your device with given steps in this post.
Rooting is optional, but I found that Stock ROM with it's original Kernel lags too much.
Kernel mentioned here is Optimised for Performance & Battery life.
It is a rare combination of Performance & Battery Optimisation.
I had installed many custom ROM, but the only issue that I was facing was incompatibility of those ROMs with my Samsung Camera & other phone functions. I noticed that many users wanted to move back to stock ROM but they had either faced installation issues or slower speeds for ROM package & inadequate sources to find exact ROM which is available for their device with their respective country. So, I decided to help those unlucky ones with this post, helping to get custom ROM installed on their devices & eliminate the STOCK ROM lagging issue with flashing of custom Kernel.
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Prerequisite:
Latest Odin
Stock ROM respective of user's country.
PIT Files {I have only included 16GB model PIT files.}
SpeedMod Kernel zip.
Download & install Samsung Galaxy Note Drivers.
I have attached or/else provided links for all necessary files.
All STOCK ROM links are connected to Google Drive.
Okay, So we should start now!
THIS IS STRICTLY FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 1 [N7000] worldwide.
First thing first. Download & Install Samsung Galaxy Note 1 drivers here.
Download Latest Odin here.
Download STOCK ROM respective to your country here. [All are Google Drive links, hope they will make your Stock download faster.]
Download PIT ZIP file from attachments given below.
Download Kernel ZIP from attachments given below.
Now start the flashing STOCK ROM procedure:
Install drivers that you just downloaded from above link & restart you rmachine upon successful installation of drivers.
Upon restart after successful installation of drivers run Odin as an Administrator.
Restart your phone in download mode [To start device in Download Mode, Switch off your phone, then Press following key combination simultaneously for 10 seconds. Press, "Volume Down + Home Button + Power button"] until then do not attach your phone to PC.
Load PIT file first & ignore any developer warning that Odin throws on you.
In the section of AP, load your downloaded Stock ROM which should be respective to your country.
Let Odin takes it's time & upon Leave CS warning in 'Log' section of Odin, attach your phone to computer.
Press 'Volume Up' button you should now see Downloading box on your Mobile screen.
Click on 'Start' in Odin to start flashing of ROM.
After Successful completion of Flashing you will see Green Box on top of the Odin software showing 'PASS' result.
Now let your device start normally, you should complete all setup procedure i.e. Inserting your Samsung Acct. credentials, Google Credentials etc.
Once you see your device is been running properly, you have successfully flashed Stock ROM on your device without any issues.
To root your device & install custom kernel to make your device run without any lags follow the instructions given below:
Power off your device.
Open 'Download Mode'
Run Odin as an Administrator.
Load Kernel.zip in AP section of Odin [provided in the attachments].
No need to load PIT file again!
Now attach your phone & press Volume up button to enter in download mode.
Odin should detect your Phone.
Then press Start & wait until Kernel flashes properly.
Upon successful installation device will go blank, you need to be quick & should open your device in recovery mode [To start device in recovery, Press 'Volume Up + Home Button + Power button' for 10 sec.] within that very time.
Do factory reset & wipe all cache partition in Recovery menu.
Now reboot your phone.
Your device has successfully rooted & should Run smooth with new kernel.
Kernel Features:
Fast, Optimised for Galaxy Note
Battery Optimisation has enhanced getting less juice out of battery against device's performance.
Better RAM management.
Better Thread handling.
Hope you will perform & follow instructions properly & enhance your Galaxy Note performance. Any queries, Suggestions, feedback are appreciated.
regarding repartition
hi will the pit files repartition my n7000, if so what would the partition size look like.
more app storage?
souravbhor said:
:laugh::laugh:Samsung Stock ROM with no lags
Author tested on his Samsung Galaxy N7000 device.
Device tested for full 48 hours with no bugs.
Repartition of device is done on Samsung Galaxy Note 1 (N7000) 16GB model.
If you face any issues, those are pure stock ROM bugs.
Check Software update & register your device before you root your device with given steps in this post.
Rooting is optional, but I found that Stock ROM with it's original Kernel lags too much.
Kernel mentioned here is Optimised for Performance & Battery life.
It is a rare combination of Performance & Battery Optimisation.
Prerequisite:
Latest Odin
Stock ROM respective of user's country.
PIT Files {I have only included 16GB model PIT files.}
SpeedMod Kernel zip.
Download & install Samsung Galaxy Note Drivers.
I have attached or/else provided links for all necessary files.
All STOCK ROM links are connected to Google Drive.
Okay, So we should start now!
THIS IS STRICTLY FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 1 [N7000] worldwide.
First thing first. Download & Install Samsung Galaxy Note 1 drivers here.
Download Latest Odin here.
Download STOCK ROM respective to your country here. [All are Google Drive links, hope they will make your Stock download faster.]
Download PIT ZIP file from attachments given below.
Download Kernel ZIP from attachments given below.
Now start the flashing STOCK ROM procedure:
Install drivers that you just downloaded from above link & restart you rmachine upon successful installation of drivers.
Upon restart after successful installation of drivers run Odin as an Administrator.
Restart your phone in download mode [To start device in Download Mode, Switch off your phone, then Press following key combination simultaneously for 10 seconds. Press, "Volume Down + Home Button + Power button"] until then do not attach your phone to PC.
Load PIT file first & ignore any developer warning that Odin throws on you.
In the section of AP, load your downloaded Stock ROM which should be respective to your country.
Let Odin takes it's time & upon Leave CS warning in 'Log' section of Odin, attach your phone to computer.
Press 'Volume Up' button you should now see Downloading box on your Mobile screen.
Click on 'Start' in Odin to start flashing of ROM.
After Successful completion of Flashing you will see Green Box on top of the Odin software showing 'PASS' result.
Now let your device start normally, you should complete all setup procedure i.e. Inserting your Samsung Acct. credentials, Google Credentials etc.
Once you see your device is been running properly, you have successfully flashed Stock ROM on your device without any issues.
To root your device & install custom kernel to make your device run without any lags follow the instructions given below:
Power off your device.
Open 'Download Mode'
Run Odin as an Administrator.
Load Kernel.zip in AP section of Odin [provided in the attachments].
No need to load PIT file again!
Now attach your phone & press Volume up button to enter in download mode.
Odin should detect your Phone.
Then press Start & wait until Kernel flashes properly.
Upon successful installation device will go blank, you need to be quick & should open your device in recovery mode [To start device in recovery, Press 'Volume Up + Home Button + Power button' for 10 sec.] within that very time.
Do factory reset & wipe all cache partition in Recovery menu.
Now reboot your phone.
Your device has successfully rooted & should Run smooth with new kernel.
Kernel Features:
Fast, Optimised for Galaxy Note
Battery Optimisation has enhanced getting less juice out of battery against device's performance.
Better RAM management.
Better Thread handling.
Hope you will perform & follow instructions properly & enhance your Galaxy Note performance. Any queries, Suggestions, feedback are appreciated.
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repartition of gtn7000
hi i would like to try this method, my gtn7000 16Gb variant is currently running CM10.1.3, CWM 6.0 as recovery.
The pit file attached in your post, does it increase the system partition, I am in need of a higher partition for my note as i get insufficient storage to install apps.
Also in your method is it necessary to flash the updated kernel, as I intend to expand the partition and later install CM10.1.3 or higher versions.
Will the CWM recovery be still there or do i need to flash it again.?
should i tick re-partition option , F-reset time, auto reboot in odin ?
regards
Nithin S.
Yes Exactly!
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hi will the pit files repartition my n7000, if so what would the partition size look like.
more app storage?
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Hi Nitin,
PIT stands for Partition Information Table, it simply tells your device in what amount the internal storage is divided into Internal/ Phone memory & SDCARD0.
Difference between both the memories are, first used for app installation & later for data associated with those applications installed. So with officially N7000 comes with 2 GB Internal/ Phone memory & 12 GB of SDCARD0.
SO if you choose 8 GB PIT file for official stock ROM then you are ultimately getting 8 GB for app storage & rest 5 GB for related data storage.
You can choose between 4,6 & 8 GB of PIT file as per your needs & for ROMs other than STOCK you can extend this memory variant to (4,6,8,10 &) 12 GB Internal & 1.3 GB SDCARD0.
Hope you find this helpful & sorry for posting so late.
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hi will the pit files repartition my n7000, if so what would the partition size look like.
more app storage?
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nithin1664 said:
hi i would like to try this method, my gtn7000 16Gb variant is currently running CM10.1.3, CWM 6.0 as recovery.
The pit file attached in your post, does it increase the system partition, I am in need of a higher partition for my note as i get insufficient storage to install apps.
Also in your method is it necessary to flash the updated kernel, as I intend to expand the partition and later install CM10.1.3 or higher versions.
Will the CWM recovery be still there or do i need to flash it again.?
should i tick re-partition option , F-reset time, auto reboot in odin ?
regards
Nithin S.
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Hello Nitin,
Yes my method exactly intended for the very specific reason you mentioned here. "It will EXTEND your partition size " & let you install more apps!
There is no need to install custom kernel or flash any other ROM. I have tested it on all CM version ( CM 10+). Also there is no need to select F-reset time, auto reboot in odin. Go to odin Select PIT, it will pop-up some message just say Ok & proceed. Select desired PIT file from downloaded & extracted ZIP. Odin is smart enough to understand your operation & select all necessary settings automatically.
Simply, restart your phone in Download Mode, connect it to your PC & only flash the PIT file.
Hope this will help you! Any need please leave your question here.
Do I lose all data from internal sd or external sd card?
BACKUP Always!
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Do I lose all data from internal sd or external sd card?
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Hello,
I first of like to advise you to backup all the data regardless How secure the procedure is. Because no one knows when some bug will come up! You better backup all your Internal data & proceed.
Hi there..sorry for late question..i have n7000 already update to 4.1.2 DXLSE XME..so do i need to flash PIT.file only or do i need to re flash stock 4.1.2 with pit.file??
And i try to root it with Philz but didnt work even supersu granted..device still official..can i just root it with this speedmod kernel?
If you need to!
halagore said:
Hi there..sorry for late question..i have n7000 already update to 4.1.2 DXLSE XME..so do i need to flash PIT.file only or do i need to re flash stock 4.1.2 with pit.file??
And i try to root it with Philz but didnt work even supersu granted..device still official..can i just root it with this speedmod kernel?
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Flashing PIT File will change your partition table & enables device to allocate future data in similar way. I suggest re-flashing ROM would be better. Because with new partition information your device's software & other system apps will reside on proper partition. Hope you will find this information productive.
Ask freely if you have any further doubts.
A custom recovery allows you to install a custom ROM and also back up the current ROM your having into the SD card or internal storage of your device.
Today I would like to introduce you to one of the most easiest method and it is a method that does not require root.
I will show you how to install a custom recovery by using a freeware called Odin. This method is mostly recommended for Samsung Users. Here are the things you will need-
A USB To Micro USB cable(the cable that comes with your device)
Odin Version 3(the software used to flash the recoveryLink Present here- http://bit.ly/2A5J6Yu (lead you to google drive)
A fully powered laptop or PC and android device(charge of more than 40%)
Remember Odin will run on your PC not on your phone
Download the recovery file for your device, you can google it by using your device model number or the name of your device. Make sure it is a .tar file:good:
Some famous recovery developers are TWRP
https://twrp.me/
and CWM recovery
Remember to have a software called Winrar for extracting the odin zip file
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After you have installed and are prepared with all the things
open Odin.
Connect your android device by the cable
Odin will say activated in the bottom left corner and a number will appear on one of the blocks
If it doesn't recognize your device then install the required drivers on to your PC
Activate download mode on your Samsung product by pressing the Power button-Home Button-Volume down button and then quickly press Volume Up when you see the warning....
Then on your PC go to the option tab in Odin present in the bottom left panel and uncheck Auto Reboot
In the Odin software, press AP and select the TWRP file you have downloaded, it should be .tar file
Then press start and Odin will say the flash has been successful
While the file is being flashed never play around with your device or press any button or touch it to prevent any damage. It will take only a minute
After flashing the file, exit download mode on your device and press Volume up-Power-Home buttonand you should see the recovery
If anything happens please do contact me and I will try to help you
:laugh::laugh:Remember to leave a Thanks:good: if you found this helpful
I will not be responsible for any errors caused on your device, remember to read this carefully and do the process patiently.There are many tutorials on YouTube that will help you. Make sure to check them out before starting this device. If there are any mistakes or errors in this process, be sure to leave a reply
Thanks and Enjoy your day
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