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Factory Reset after Upgrade?

I own a GT-P6200L and upgraded to the Samsung GT-P6200 Austrian ICS via Odin. Everything including wi-fi works well except for the occasional random reboot.
I've connected to Kies to see what would happen and it says that my unit "cannot be upgraded via Kies", so it doesn't like my upgrade via Odin.
What happens if I need to "factory reset" for any reason? How about if an "official" upgrade comes for my 6200L? Can I factory reset and then upgrade? Or should I just leave well enough alone?

If you would like to make a "factory reset"there are no problems..... Finally, in order to be able to update without problems with the tool journal Samsung there is a requirement that many neglect themselves and to which do not lend themselves never attention.
Kies allows you to install updates only if the firmware currently installed on the device coincides with the one provided for your Product Code...Another fundamental element in order to complete the procedure for updating the Galaxy is to have a firmware entirely original.
If you have on your phone a test version, root permissions enabled or a modified kernel installed (e.s. , CF-Root) will be unable to update.
Kies in fact, in these cases will not be able to recognize the correct version of the software installed on the Galaxy.

devid801 said:
If you would like to make a "factory reset"there are no problems..... Finally, in order to be able to update without problems with the tool journal Samsung there is a requirement that many neglect themselves and to which do not lend themselves never attention.
Kies allows you to install updates only if the firmware currently installed on the device coincides with the one provided for your Product Code...Another fundamental element in order to complete the procedure for updating the Galaxy is to have a firmware entirely original.
If you have on your phone a test version, root permissions enabled or a modified kernel installed (e.s. , CF-Root) will be unable to update.
Kies in fact, in these cases will not be able to recognize the correct version of the software installed on the Galaxy.
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Thanks for your response. Why do I hear about folks bricking their units on a factory reset? Is it just rooted machines only? Because I have not rooted, simply upgraded to the "incorrect" version of ICS...

I performed a factory reset and I have not bricking my tablet......ICS 4.0.4

I wonder if samsung really detects if we have control of root permissions or if it marks our firmware as "dirty“ after manual flashing any kind of zip package using recovery(as our method for rooting).
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devid801 said:
I performed a factory reset and I have not bricking my tablet......ICS 4.0.4
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So, you had Honeycomb as standard on the tab, then you upgraded to ICS via Odin, then you did a factory reset to Honeycomb? And everything went well going back to your original Honeycomb?
Is that correct?

scottb4u said:
So, you had Honeycomb as standard on the tab, then you upgraded to ICS via Odin, then you did a factory reset to Honeycomb? And everything went well going back to your original Honeycomb?
Is that correct?
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It will not reset the device back to Honeycomb. It just resets the device with ICS still installed.

k_t_b said:
It will not reset the device back to Honeycomb. It just resets the device with ICS still installed.
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what does it reset to? when upgrading to ICS via Odin, it kept my apps, etc. So what does it reset to?

[Q] how to recover to the factory version?

I updated to the most recent 4.1.2 for my motorola hd razr but I totally don't like the updates. The volumn when people calling is lots quieter than before and the system seem to lag more than before.
I emailed motorola and they told me to turn off the phone and use vol up+down+power to go into the recovery option and whip all the caches. I thought that'll also whip the update and recover to the version when I first bought the phone.
Can't remember the version when I first bought the phone. I think it's something like 4.0.1 or 4.1.1.
How can I restore the phone to that version?

et4891 said:
I updated to the most recent 4.1.2 for my motorola hd razr but I totally don't like the updates. The volumn when people calling is lots quieter than before and the system seem to lag more than before.
I emailed motorola and they told me to turn off the phone and use vol up+down+power to go into the recovery option and whip all the caches. I thought that'll also whip the update and recover to the version when I first bought the phone.
Can't remember the version when I first bought the phone. I think it's something like 4.0.1 or 4.1.1.
How can I restore the phone to that version?
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You will have to either root install safestrap and install one of those in a rom slot or unlock your bootloader and fastboot one of the deodexed versions back to your device. Option c is to just try a different rom. Option d is to do a factory reset and see if that helps.
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koftheworld said:
You will have to either root install safestrap and install one of those in a rom slot or unlock your bootloader and fastboot one of the deodexed versions back to your device. Option c is to just try a different rom. Option d is to do a factory reset and see if that helps.
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I guess I will try a factory reset then...it should be in those phone settings right? or there's some hidden code I need to punch in or something to do a factory reset?
totally new with androids no idea how to flash a different rom

In the phone settings go to Privacy and you will see Factory data reset. This will not return you to any other rom, just wipe all user data and cache data.
The only way to return from 4.1.2 to any other rom is to unlock the boot loader as Koftheworld said. There are may tutorials out there on how to do that and quite a few tool boxes that can do all the heavy lifting for you. Do some forum searches for 'tool kit' or 'utility' and you should be able to find some.

Unresponsive touchscreen

I have asked this question in the Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2368547
Hi all.
I rooted my note 10.1 yesterday using instructions from
[RECOVERY][RootGuide][ALL NOTE 10.1]Official CWM Recovery Touch & Non-Touch 6.0.3.1
I had to reinstall standard recovery to allow OTA updates. Today I reinstalled the custom recovery by using the above method to regain root, but the touch screen is now not working. All other functions, including spen solar to be working. I have reinstalled standard recovery, done a factory reset all to no avail. Does anybody have any advice on how to fix?
Thanks on advance

nepentanova said:
I have asked this question in the Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2368547
Hi all.
I rooted my note 10.1 yesterday using instructions from
[RECOVERY][RootGuide][ALL NOTE 10.1]Official CWM Recovery Touch & Non-Touch 6.0.3.1
I had to reinstall standard recovery to allow OTA updates. Today I reinstalled the custom recovery by using the above method to regain root, but the touch screen is now not working. All other functions, including spen solar to be working. I have reinstalled standard recovery, done a factory reset all to no avail. Does anybody have any advice on how to fix?
Thanks on advance
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Have you tried unrooting your Note 10.1 by installing the latest factory ROM for your model Note 10.1 and then doing a factory reset?
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kkretch said:
Have you tried unrooting your Note 10.1 by installing the latest factory ROM for your model Note 10.1 and then doing a factory reset?
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Hi KK,
just got in from work so can now download rom's.
can i check a couple of things first. the rom i am going to install is this from here:-
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=16810
Thats for a UK N8000 - thats the correc tone?
Can i install this via recovery? Another mentions installing via [root] Mobile ODIN Pro.
Many thanks

Well, followed the instructions here:-
http://theunlockr.com/2013/01/14/how-to-unroot-the-samsung-galaxy-note-10-1/
installed the factory rom from samfirmware.com via odin, still no touch screen. What could i have done that stops the touchscreen workin even after a stock rom reflash?
ps SPen works fine.

nepentanova said:
Well, followed the instructions here:-
http://theunlockr.com/2013/01/14/how-to-unroot-the-samsung-galaxy-note-10-1/
installed the factory rom from samfirmware.com via odin, still no touch screen. What could i have done that stops the touchscreen workin even after a stock rom reflash?
ps SPen works fine.
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Possible hardware failure

nepentanova said:
Well, followed the instructions here:-
http://theunlockr.com/2013/01/14/how-to-unroot-the-samsung-galaxy-note-10-1/
installed the factory rom from samfirmware.com via odin, still no touch screen. What could i have done that stops the touchscreen workin even after a stock rom reflash?
ps SPen works fine.
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Those directions do not tell you to do a factory reset ....... You know some software blocks screen touch when using S-Pen so if you did not do a factory reset after flashing the factory firmware you need to.
Is your Note 10.1 acting like it knows when you removed the s-pen and put it back in?
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kkretch said:
Those directions do not tell you to do a factory reset ....... You know some software blocks screen touch when using S-Pen so if you did not do a factory reset after flashing the factory firmware you need to.
Is your Note 10.1 acting like it knows when you removed the s-pen and put it back in?
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Hi kk
No the spen being removed triggers the shortcut bar
Ive also done a factory reset via clockwork mod. Ill try a reset via the system settings now.

nepentanova said:
Hi kk
No the spen being removed triggers the shortcut bar
Ive also done a factory reset via clockwork mod. Ill try a reset via the system settings now.
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If you flashed a factory rom you would have removed root and CWM or did you root again after installing factory rom?

kkretch said:
If you flashed a factory rom you would have removed root and CWM or did you root again after installing factory rom?
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Yep,
have atteempted reflashing standard recovery, clockworkmod recovery, high on android recovery, standard rom, android revoultion rom. all installed succesfully put touch screen is still not working. the spen sensor detects when the pen is removed / inserted, and i can use the touchscreen via the pen. i think this rules out hw fault, but since i have tried to reinstall recoverys and roms to no success no idea what to try next (apart from retur n to store, but i have already returned once due to faulty simcard slot, and they didnt want to replace in-store as it was a marked down item when i bought it...)
Thanks all for the advice so far. Any ideas?
to clarify the touch screen stopped working immediately after flashing a custom recovery via odin.

took it back to store for replacement,
now im trying to decide whether to risk flashing again....

nepentanova said:
took it back to store for replacement,
now im trying to decide whether to risk flashing again....
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I have use the method Zedomax shows in this video as well as his files to obtain root several times without issue. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIYiXzcW7xs But as you know there is always a risk of damage when doing mods to your device so ........... it's up to you if you want to risk it or not.
If you decide to obtain root again here are a few links that have been helpful to me. Good luck with what ever you decide to do.
Root GalaxyNote Main web site http://rootgalaxynote.com/
How To Root Galaxy Note 10.1! [Easiest Method][CWM][Method 2][ICS/Jelly Bean] http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-note-10-1-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-10-1-easiest-methodcwmmethod-2/ File download link http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/GalaxyNote10.1/rooting/RootGalaxyNote10.1.zip
How to Backup/Restore ROM using ClockworkMod Recovery on Galaxy Note 10.1 http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-note-backup/how-to-backuprestore-rom-using-clockworkmod-recovery-on-galaxy-note-10-1/
How to Install Stock Recovery on your Rooted Galaxy Note 10.1 http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-note-10-1-2/how-to-install-stock-recovery-on-your-rooted-galaxy-note-10-1/ File download link http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/GalaxyNote10.1/recovery/N8000_StockRecovery.tar
How to Unroot/Unbrick Galaxy Note 10.1! [Factory Firmware] http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-note-10-1-2/how-to-unrootunbrick-galaxy-note-10-1-factory-firmware/ Samfirmware link http://samfirmware.com/
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Hi KK,
took a deep breath and tried rooting again - everything fine!
Have to say i was a little nervous, but i have been rooting android for 2 years + and didn't want to give up now! Just don't like seeing ads or not having a titanium backup to box.
Many thanks.

Hi
Did you solved that problem...I got it too

[Q] help needed to unroot GT-N8013EAYXAR

I rooted my Galaxy Note 10.1 about a year ago. I want to bring it back to original unrooted factory settings. I assume that I need to remove the following apps:
SuperSu
SuperUser
Titanium Backup
Triangle Away
I ran the triangle away program and now when I hold down the power and volume down buttons until I get to an Odin screen, it appears that I have no counter problems, it all shows "official", which I guess is good.
I am not sure what steps I need to take next. Should I be uninstalling the above software in any particular order? After that, how do I go about getting the original stock software reloaded again? There is nothing critical on the device that I am worried about from a backup point of view and I know that I can have all of my apps recovered from Google Play.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Run TA flash stock rom via Odin and factory reset is the basics .
Check custom in download mode and in settings about device Status .

What do you mean by "TA", Titanium Backup? In any event, It appears that I was successful in removing SuperSu and all of the other root related apps and I was able to get back to the stock rom. I would, however, like to understand your approach for future reference in case I decide to root again and then need another return path back to stock.
Thanks

bookbean said:
I rooted my Galaxy Note 10.1 about a year ago. I want to bring it back to original unrooted factory settings. I assume that I need to remove the following apps:
SuperSu
SuperUser
Titanium Backup
Triangle Away
I ran the triangle away program and now when I hold down the power and volume down buttons until I get to an Odin screen, it appears that I have no counter problems, it all shows "official", which I guess is good.
I am not sure what steps I need to take next. Should I be uninstalling the above software in any particular order? After that, how do I go about getting the original stock software reloaded again? There is nothing critical on the device that I am worried about from a backup point of view and I know that I can have all of my apps recovered from Google Play.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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kkretch said:
Here is the latest factory firmware for GT-N8013 (WiFi - USA) N8013UEUCMI3_N8013XARCMI3_XAR.zip if you need it.
It maybe better to get a 10 GB free storage account on pCloud before downloading as you could then just do a transfer (much faster) and have the file on your own account.
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My tablet is rooted and currently running JZO54K N8013UEUCMA3. Can anyone tell me if I can use this firmware to flash my tablet back to stock?

Zeab said:
My tablet is rooted and currently running JZO54K N8013UEUCMA3. Can anyone tell me if I can use this firmware to flash my tablet back to stock?
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It looks like Sam Mobile has the firmware data base working again so go to this link http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/and use the firmware checker to download your file.
I believe my file is correct but as sammobile site is back up I'm deleting my link.

problem with up rom
Hiu guys,
Please help me
last time i used N8013 with revolution hd 10.1, till now i tried up new rom on xda but it's not working, its was hand up at samsung logo, and then i tried re setup CMR Download HighOnAndroid v1 ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.1.1 and then re up rom revolution again, but it till stop at samsung logo, then i find one rom stock on samfirmware KIES_HOME_N8013UEALI3_N8013XARALI3_1081475_REV00_u ser_low_ship.tar but its has a problem ( factory mode has unabale working) and auto turn off wifi, so i dont know how to turn back my best tab before.
Please help me.
Thanks all.

F***ed up badly, now downloading factory rom, need help to continue

Hi guys, I just registered @ xda because it looks like it's the only serious and feedback active community available. In 10 minutes I found most of the info I was looking for, but I still want to make sure what Im planning to do is fine before I mess up again. Here's the issue:
I was fooling around with the tablet and had just rooted it so I could get rid of some bloatware, and decided to go further and install cyanogen, just for the looks. So I got this thing cm-10.1-20130411-EXPERIMENTAL-p3110-M3 from the official site, which was I put on a folder inside the tablets storage (not on the 16gb SDcard it had in it). I downloaded Rom Manager and skipped through the "search and download rom" and went for the option of looking for it inside the SD card. I had the Backup options and the wipe cache and data ON.
So I proceeded and it booted, started to do the backup and at some final point it had an error, something like "could not backup Data!". I had the options of rebooting, some other stuff and the option of installing a rom from the SD Card. I went for it and searched for the .zip inside the storage, and installed it. It did it withouth trouble, and when it finishd it prompted me to install an update, which I didn't (don't know why).
Then, I went for the reeboot option and when it started I get the normal samsung's black screen with the device's name on it, but then I get a fast glitching image that sweeps through the screen and the cyanogen startup logo which gets stuck for ever.
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Now Im past it, I can get to download or recovery mode, so I moved onto getting the original firmware so I can clean-install again. I got it from sammobile, chose the one belonging to Chile (that's where I got the tablet), and it's 729mb of data. The tablet is a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3110
If I flash it with Odin will everything be fine? All I have to do is that thing in downloadmode when I rooted it, but with that 729mb file? Should I put it in the external SD or is it more convenient to place it in the internal storage?
I appreciate your help in advance, I know this is as basic as it gets but messing up again would cost me dearly, since I have to do other stuff.

forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900055 read here, all the information you will need.
It's fine to flash through odin, you will back at stock provided you don't overlook small details and do exactly like the way it is shown. Don't worry, Don't panic. Just be careful to use the files meant for your device only. Second be extra careful when you are dealing with kernel file, pit file or reparation in odin in future.
Third, get root and custom recovery,twrp.
Fourth, after your device start running take backup from twrp recovery. That will save you from most of the trouble.
Most of the details and instructions are already here

billysam said:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900055 read here, all the information you will need.
It's fine to flash through odin, you will back at stock provided you don't overlook small details and do exactly like the way it is shown. Don't worry, Don't panic. Just be careful to use the files meant for your device only. Second be extra careful when you are dealing with kernel file, pit file or reparation in odin in future.
Third, get root and custom recovery,twrp.
Fourth, after your device start running take backup from twrp recovery. That will save you from most of the trouble.
Most of the details and instructions are already here
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hey thanks a lot, im feeling better ow. There's just one issue left: I cant download the original firmware (it's 699mb, and the download keeps stopping midway through it). What happens if I go into clockwork recovery mode and do a factory reset? would that bring me to the original OS? Im kinda scared of downloading an erroneous file again.
EDIT: im doing a factory reset and then flashing this rom called AOSP Project Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3110 which is a 161mb file. Will that work?

aguscanzani said:
hey thanks a lot, im feeling better ow. There's just one issue left: I cant download the original firmware (it's 699mb, and the download keeps stopping midway through it). What happens if I go into clockwork recovery mode and do a factory reset? would that bring me to the original OS? Im kinda scared of downloading an erroneous file again.
EDIT: im doing a factory reset and then flashing this rom called AOSP Project Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3110 which is a 161mb file. Will that work?
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Factory reset is just clearing data and cache, if you have made changes in kernel or system, factory reset won't reset them, in your case, system has been altered so you will have to format system, then flash the new rom. If you were on jelly bean stock, you are good to flash it.

billysam said:
Factory reset is just clearing data and cache, if you have made changes in kernel or system, factory reset won't reset them, in your case, system has been altered so you will have to format system, then flash the new rom. If you were on jelly bean stock, you are good to flash it.
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You guys have helped me a lot. I've worked everything out and now i've got to reinstalling android on it, AOSP's 5.1.1 Lollipop. It's beautiful. There's just one problem: Since it came with no apps at all, I wanted to install everything on it again. Problem is, when I go to google play, it shows that i've already got my apps installed, so it wont let me download them, and it doesn't matter if I place the APK's inside the tablet as there's no manager to open them. Even if I download apk's through the tablet's own web browser, it says it can't open the file. Any ideas on this?