Just want to know the best way to go about doing this, wary of my google search results, sites seem sketchy. My Tab is not rooted, I don't mind flashing data. I'm in Canada so I cannot upgrade thru kies or OTA.
If you want to keep it completely stock, no root, the easiest (or, maybe the only) way is to download stock 4.2.2 ROM and flash with Odin. You can check sammobile or samsung-updates, but getting the file might be a hassle after all that recent mess with changing file hosting from hotfile...
Also Upgrading my Tab 2 7.0 P3113 from 4.1.1 to 4.2.2
I am also in Canada and looking for the 4.2.2 stock rom as well.
So far every listing I have searched for has been unsuccessful for getting the files due to hotfile shutdown or the other sites make you wait only to do nothing after clicking on the download buttons.
So please let me know if you find the 4.2.2 stock rom....
http://pc.cd/0Sp
First come, first served - could be a traffic limit. This is not the latest one (the newest is CMK3), but it's what I've got.
I've never used odin, what version should I use. Also do I need to do a fatory reset before hand. Never done anything to my tab 2. Total noob.
Polarbearted said:
I've never used odin, what version should I use. Also do I need to do a fatory reset before hand. Never done anything to my tab 2. Total noob.
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Sorry, but you'll have to do some reading, since all these things have been explained many times. No point repeating it here. You can start with the Tab 2 FAQ:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2182096
Here is the thread about Odin and flashing tools in general, with version compatibility info, links, instructions, etc.:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
The odin forum doesn't list the tab 2 in the compatibility list, which version of odin should I use.
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The odin forum doesn't list the tab 2 in the compatibility list, which version of odin should I use.
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I just checked my laptop, and I have version 3.07 -- looks like that's what I used for both Tab 2 and my old SGS2. I haven't used Odin for a very long time, so I forgot... 1.85 should work, too.
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Hi there,
Long time lurker, first time poster and overall Newb.
I was wondering if anyone could please provide concise instructions on How to restore my phone to stock Galaxy 3 2.2 Firmware.
I have it Rooted (via super one click), OC3 Mod 2.6.32.9 and Kyorarom Infinity (v0.4.1 JPU) currently and am having major issues with stability.
Yet How can I restore it to Factory so that Kies recognises it?
Ive tried the hard reset with the button pressing but it just loops back to oc3 mod. Do i need to "unflash" it somehow or reflash it to a base package?
Please Help.
Regards
Take a look at the stock ROMs here & download suitable one for your region.
BTW, you should have posted in the Q&A subforum.
Yep cheers, ill give that a crack, and copy that on posting elsewhere. tyvm
Hi guys. The link provided above seems to be broken, well the links embedded in them are broken. Can anyone advise me, which stock firmware i need for a Samsung Galaxy 3 bought in New Zealand, and provide an active link?
Thanks a bunch
look over here
Is there a way to tell, which firmware i need as stock from the above link, by looking at my phone physically? Or checking somewhere in settings? Im guessing its region should be North America...
physically theres no chance given
just use the settings -> scroll down -> telephone info
you see the versions here
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Is there a way to tell, which firmware i need as stock from the above link, by looking at my phone physically? Or checking somewhere in settings? Im guessing its region should be North America...
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flashing any of these will allow you to connect to KIES, that will tell you if you need another version
tomsi191 said:
flashing any of these will allow you to connect to KIES, that will tell you if you need another version
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KIES:
in my former days I had the thought that KIES is really necessary and tried a lot of eclair FW versions from the link above (samfirmware), but none of them established a succesful connection with KIES.
Therefore I upgraded manually with ODIN and uninstalled KIES.
I dont miss a thing until now.
Good luck in finding a fw which connects with KIES.
I read anywhere that XXJG1 or XXJG7 is one the rare fw which could establish a KIES connection. Maybe I am wrong...
A feedback from anyone which of the fw versions can connect to KIES would be very helpfulin this topic.
Cheers
qaysed
Hello I have a GALAXY TAB 2 7.0 P3113 located in the US i like to root I been reading the forums they all seem to refer to the P3110 is this the same and do I use the same files as the p3110????/
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Hello I have a GALAXY TAB 2 7.0 P3113 located in the US i like to root I been reading the forums they all seem to refer to the P3110 is this the same and do I use the same files as the p3110????/
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some files are shared but the first one in the method I used is DIFFERENT (and is VERY important you use the right one) and no P3113 and P3110 are not the SAME (if they where exactly the same they wouldn't get different numbers)
use this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788625 It what I did, only thing I did different was turn on USB debugging before powering down and used a newer build of CWM but it should work the same.
just to be clear, they use the same rooting zip files but require there unique build of CWM to be flashed with Odin so you can flash the rooting zips.
thanks very helpful
daniel644 said:
some files are shared but the first one in the method I used is DIFFERENT (and is VERY important you use the right one) and no P3113 and P3110 are not the SAME (if they where exactly the same they wouldn't get different numbers)
use this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788625 It what I did, only thing I did different was turn on USB debugging before powering down and used a newer build of CWM but it should work the same.
just to be clear, they use the same rooting zip files but require there unique build of CWM to be flashed with Odin so you can flash the rooting zips.
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thanks I finally got the root to take is there a way to reset the counter???/I] I haad to try 4 times
gtuck1002 said:
thanks I finally got the root to take is there a way to reset the counter???/I] I haad to try 4 times
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do a search for an app called Triangle Away, if you look in here the dev provides a free download but if you get it on the play store its a paid app. I haven't used it but thats what the forum says to use, you only to bother with it right before restoring to stock to take an OTA or when sending it in for repairs so it's not a big deal to worry about the counter.
I see, that we have nothing normal here, just Q&A with persons, so I decided to do guide if you have soft bricked phone or you want go from JB to GB or other questions.
Question: I somehow bricked my phone
Answer: If you can boot your phone and see bootloop (Samsung and device name), everything is fine. You just need to go to download mode (hold volume down + home button + power about 4-5 seconds), download Odin 3.07 and Russian FirmWare. Flash Russian FirmWare (just CODE_GT-I8160_I8160XXLK6... file) with Odin PDA and your device is alive again.
Question: I have JB, but I want GB back.
Answer: Easy. Download Russian FirmWare, flash with Odin 3.07. Find your wanted GB FirmWare version in SamMobile.com and flash it with Odin 3.07 again. You have GB once again.
Question: I have GB and I want JB. Which version to install?
Answer: It seems ME7 is best version, but you can still try MF1 or any other.
If you have any other questions, please ask and I will help in this thread.
If you want to go from JB back to GB on P version ?
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If you want to go from JB back to GB on P version ?
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Sorry, I don't have P version and I can't test and tell that. I have regular I8160.
To put it simply, no matter what happen (I mean bootloop, caused by anything), the only solution is to flash that Russian Firmware and Flash the Firmware of your choice (either GB or JB), right?
Many, many thanks for this. After bircking my Ace 2 and trying all kinds of ways of reflashing the stock ROM this is the only thing that worked. So, you've saved my phone - and me some expense.
Now, however, I have a new issue. The Russian version won't update, so I would like to revert to a UK stock ROM with JB 4.2.2. Given my recent epxerience thohgh, I am wary of trying to flash anything again. Any advice on a "safe" way to do this?
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Many, many thanks for this. After bircking my Ace 2 and trying all kinds of ways of reflashing the stock ROM this is the only thing that worked. So, you've saved my phone - and me some expense.
Now, however, I have a new issue. The Russian version won't update, so I would like to revert to a UK stock ROM with JB 4.2.2. Given my recent epxerience thohgh, I am wary of trying to flash anything again. Any advice on a "safe" way to do this?
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we have cm10.1 and so on, but no stock 4.2.2, were you trying this?http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2363309
Typo
Sorry I meant JB 4.1.2 which is the last official version for the Ace 2.
What I did
Installed Clockwork through the play store and then clicked on the option to flash it.
I was running a rooted verizon's touchwiz for 4.3 jelly bean on samsung galaxy s3. Someone should probably write that guy and be like hey it doesn't work for your software and firmware versions ... because it checked it and said it was all good. Yeah I'm a noob but it's been 4 months since the last post saying it can't be done and I figured people would have updated their software to work with the nonsense that samsung decided to shove down our throats.
I've followed a few threads now on trying to fix my phone
The one I found most helpful in terms of directions was
ID: 1840030 is the one in particular that I thought would be the most helpful
I download all these packages (and man are they slow to download)
VRALEC fails to flash in odin 3.07 and some of the pictures don't match up (I've tried flashing everything just for the fun of it and it just fails)... Phone still turns on though. I can't find any other versions of odin even on thread titled [27.08.2013 LATEST] Odin 3.09, Odin 1.85 | All versions! | Samsung ROM Flashing Tools.
I'm just an idiot that can't seem to find links but there weren't any there (probably because of the "Mod Edit link removed")
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What I did
Installed Clockwork through the play store and then clicked on the option to flash it.
I was running a rooted verizon's touchwiz for 4.3 jelly bean on samsung galaxy s3. Someone should probably write that guy and be like hey it doesn't work for your software and firmware versions ... because it checked it and said it was all good. Yeah I'm a noob but it's been 4 months since the last post saying it can't be done and I figured people would have updated their software to work with the nonsense that samsung decided to shove down our throats.
I've followed a few threads now on trying to fix my phone
The one I found most helpful in terms of directions was
ID: 1840030 is the one in particular that I thought would be the most helpful
I download all these packages (and man are they slow to download)
VRALEC fails to flash in odin 3.07 and some of the pictures don't match up (I've tried flashing everything just for the fun of it and it just fails)... Phone still turns on though. I can't find any other versions of odin even on thread titled [27.08.2013 LATEST] Odin 3.09, Odin 1.85 | All versions! | Samsung ROM Flashing Tools.
I'm just an idiot that can't seem to find links but there weren't any there (probably because of the "Mod Edit link removed")
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Im a lil confused on wat ur asking and wat happened to ur fone
U were on 4.3ota lock bootloader and u tried to download CLOCKMOD RECOVERY?
If thats true then u Brick ur fone. But u stated that it powers on. So u can get into DL Mode and Odin the correct file wich would be ML1
Flashing ML1 tar file will lock ur bootloader(WONT BE ABLE TO UNLOCK IT) and unroot it
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Im a lil confused on wat ur asking and wat happened to ur fone
U were on 4.3ota lock bootloader and u tried to download CLOCKMOD RECOVERY?
If thats true then u Brick ur fone. But u stated that it powers on. So u can get into DL Mode and Odin the correct file wich would be ML1
Flashing ML1 tar file will lock ur bootloader(WONT BE ABLE TO UNLOCK IT) and unroot it
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First thing first
Directions ID is a bad one (sorry about that). Best I can do is this one here: showthread.php?t=1840030
second:
Brick means that it doesn't turn on. I never said I bricked it.
Things I've done since OP
I found another version of Odin inside one of the zip packages I downloaded. This one at least looks like the pictures that were posted in the thread.
I attempted to reflash VRALEC boot twice and both failed.
What I'm looking for:
I'm looking for an image that will work or
I was trying to backup the stock image and I'm worried I don't even have that now.
ODIN MODE
Product Name: SCH-I353
Custom Binary Download: Yes (1 counts)
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Custom
qualdumbies securenonsense: enabled
warranty bit: 1
bootloader ap swerv: 1
turtlenoob said:
First thing first
Directions ID is a bad one (sorry about that). Best I can do is this one here: showthread.php?t=1840030
second:
Brick means that it doesn't turn on. I never said I bricked it.
Things I've done since OP
I found another version of Odin inside one of the zip packages I downloaded. This one at least looks like the pictures that were posted in the thread.
I attempted to reflash VRALEC boot twice and both failed.
What I'm looking for:
I'm looking for an image that will work or
I was trying to backup the stock image and I'm worried I don't even have that now.
ODIN MODE
Product Name: SCH-I353
Custom Binary Download: Yes (1 counts)
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Custom
qualdumbies securenonsense: enabled
warranty bit: 1
bootloader ap swerv: 1
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Like the other poster I'm still not real sure what you are trying to do but that said sammobile is a good place to find ROMs if you rather not snag files from here. Always check md5 hashes as sometimes downloads can be bad. If your downloaded file is even a little bit corrupted, it will fail to flash potentially creating all sorts of bad things.
Judging from what you've posted from the ODIN MODE data you've tripped KNOX already and AFAIK that cannot be reversed and voided any warranty. Could be wrong as I've not kept up with newer workarounds as I've not needed to do so.
I would suggest taking a deep breath and start to slowly read. Good luck.
HTH
Hello everyone.
First of all, the questions I have :
Where can I find Galaxy Tab 2 P3100 stock rom file for ODIN?
Which recovery should be used with it?
Boxes I should tick when installing it?
Problem I'm facing :
Tab kept booting over and over and it shows start screen, so I decided to install a custom ROM.
check SlimROM forums and downloaded the 6.0.5.1 recovery and the Slim-p3100-4.4.4.build.9.1-UNOFFICIAL-20150205-2140 ROM
Flashed Recovery via ODIN, then when I tried Wipe Data/Factory Reset, tab just kept restarting as if I never tried Wiping anything.
Read all of the posts on : http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-2/help/soft-bricked-tab-gt-p3100-t3016879
Conclusion : Before I decide whether the device is bai-bai, I should flash a Stock ROM with Pit files and re-parti (I think)
Problem : Can't find the Stock ROM file and Pit file for days now..only ones I found are outdated and links dead.
(some info on which boxes to check in ODIN and ODIN version would be helpful too, noob over here)
Tab used to run ICS.
Please help!
Thanks in advance!
Have you checked sammobile?
Only place to find it will be Samobile, tab has no active development and is ancient with "end of life " issues.
Go to Samobile find firmware, click download, go fishing and come home 12 hrs later and maybe it will be downloaded completely.
If you're lucky flash with Odin and if it works leave it alone.
Pp.
Nothing worked
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Have you checked sammobile?
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PanchoPlanet said:
Only place to find it will be Samobile, tab has no active development and is ancient with "end of life " issues.
Go to Samobile find firmware, click download, go fishing and come home 12 hrs later and maybe it will be downloaded completely.
If you're lucky flash with Odin and if it works leave it alone.
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So I found the PIT file and the stock ROM tar file (Thanks for the tip by the way) and it still didn't work.
It's as if I hadn't done a thing in the first place!!
Stock ROM same as it is, nothing changed AT ALL..all that happened after is that Custom Recovery was removed.
So I entered Normal Recovery and Factory Reset, on doing so, it reset the Stock ROM. I rooted the tab this time and still haven't done anything else.
Tab started rebooting on its own again and soon wont stop rebooting.
All I found on the forums was that the only solution is the Stock Tar + PIT file, but that didn't have any effect at all..
Anyone could tell me how to proceed to install a custom ROM just to get rid of this faulty damn Stock one?
Thanks in advance!
Your help is really appreciated!!
Maybe you need tar.md5 file of a custom rom
Your best bet is to read through this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3016879 you may find something to guide you.
Pp.
I was able to rescue mine with heimdall and the heimdall frontend.