Dear xda community,
I have searched wide and far through the forums but have not found the perfect solution to my problem:
I have an non-rooted Samsung Galaxy S2 stuck in boot after my stock FM radio app crashed. Boot stops in the flashing logo and won't go on from there.
Cache wipe in recovery mode doesn't help, but I do not want to factory reset without any attempt to save personal data from the internal memory.
I have tried to access my phone through adb, but cannot use the pull command to get anything off (e.g. /sdcard/, where it just tells me that 0 files have been found and 0 transferred).
Kies won't connect either.
Some forums suggest to root and flash a custom rom, but this process seems a) to involve factory reset, b) seems risky without access to anything above recovery mode, or c) seems risky because I don't know my exact kernel version to pick.
All I can get via "adb shell cat /proc/version" is this:
Linux version 3.0.31-889555 ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #3 SMP PREE
MPT Thu Jan 31 14:48:54 KST 2013
I am a bit unsure whether the kernels and roms available would fit because I had to send the device in earlier last year on guarantee and got it back with a firmware jellybean update, so it's not the originial stock kernel.
I found the exact same /proc/version output in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/help-cf-root-galaxy-s2-tanks-t2139040) , where they recommended to use PhilZ Touch v4.22 + new XWLSD.
I am unsure if this would be a good solution for me as well even though I don't know my build number or baseband version.
Is there a way to find these out via adv? are they important? Will I brick my phone if I try to install this kernel without knowing more?
Any help very much appreciated!
Hi there!!
You will need to ask for alternatives to wiping in your device section........but as there are many S2 variants, I'll need to know your model to point you in the right direction.
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And yes, without knowing what exact device you have, flashing anything is a gamble. Don't. ?
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Also, rooting and flashing ROMs won't wipe your internal SD. But all apps and data will get wiped if you flash properly. A factory reset won't delete your Internal SD if done through a custom recovery. Unless you set it to.
But again, need a model to help further.
But again, need a model to help further.
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Thanks, I have a Samsung Galaxy GT-I9100, no specific carrier.
(sorry if this is a wrong section)
This is the Q&A section for your device....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help
Any questions can asked there.
Here's a link to your devices entire section...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2
Good luck! ?
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Ok Hi every one. I'm new here but I learned much about what I want. Still nothing. I tried to root my sgs 4g with superoneclick with no luck, many different CF also with no luck. Generaly probably my problem is that I've got 3e recovery.. i tried also put CWM but also with no luck and load some other kernel through Odin but only one working is the same that I've got - 2.6.35.7-T959VUVKJ5-CL685701. The main reason about the root is I want ICS 4 on my samsung galaxy s t-mobile. I'm shore its posibble. Thanks for any sugestions.
Z4root or superoneclick needed
Here's a forum that talks about rooting your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966133
I did it on version 2.2 with Z4root. But in that forum they mention superoneclickroot, so you may want to try that one.
In any case, you will likely need to get Odin 1.7 (the samsung flashing tool) and the USB drivers for your device ready on your PC before you can continue.
Take a look at that forum for more info to get you going in the right direction
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Heres' the ROM I am currently using....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1553437
But I have heard there are others that might be better, so I ma looking for the latest and greatest right now. But I can confirm this works fine. You probably want to optimize your radio after you get through the whole ROM install. If you are in the US, I can point you to where to get a new radio.
Super Wipe Script for Vibrant with ICS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1166954&highlight=lippol
General process for new ROM is to backup in recovery then super wipe the phone and reboot to recovery then run your ROM installer. It is also recommended to install any firmware updates BEFORE the ROM install, so if you have one, keep this in mind.
I497UCBMF2 AT&T 4.1.2 Firmware (Rooted)
For some unusual reason there is little to no development for the SGH-I497 and absolutely ZERO official firmware available for the AT&T model. This means, if you soft brick the tablet trying to install something you should not have, you have no easy way of getting back to the stock firmware. In addition, getting to the 4.1.2 version of the AT&T firmware is a royal pain due to the massive amount of "PATCH CHECKS" and assert checks built in to the OTA update. This means any deodexed system or a number of other reasons will be rejected if you try the OTA update while on non-official or approved firmware. So, for your convenience, I have compiled a simple ODIN-Flashable TAR file which will jet you up to speed installing the latest official AT&T 4.1.2 firmware.
Details:
I497UCBMF2 Stock w/ Root Pre-Installed (NO MODEM INCLUDED AS I DON'T HAVE THIS. IF YOU HAVE STOCK 4.1.2 INSTALLED WITH THE MF2 MODEM, PLEASE SEND ME THE MODEM AND I'LL ADD IT TO THE ODIN PACKAGE)
Package Includes: SBL2, SBL3, ABOOT, RPM, TZ, BOOT, RECOVERY, SYSTEM AND CACHE ZONES
Download:
I497UCBMF2 AT&T 4.1.2 Firmware (Rooted)
Password on the archive is: www.mobiletechvideos.com
How To Flash:
BACKUP YOUR FILES AND DATA BEFORE FLASHING...ALWAYS. First extract this file using WinRAR or a program capable of extracting a RAR package as the package inside it is the TAR file you need. This was done to save time on the download. Once extracted, using ODIN, select PDA and choose this file. Now place your tablet in DOWNLOAD MODE by having it powered off, then power on by holding POWER and VOLUME DOWN until you see the on-screen text come up. Release the buttons and press VOLUME UP to enter DOWNLOAD MODE. Now click START on ODIN. Once completed (takes around 10 minutes), it is advised to enter RECOVERY MODE and perform a FACTORY DATA RESET for the best bug free experience since I don't know what ROM you are flashing from.
Did this help you out? Great, I'm glad it did! Click that THANKS button next to my name if you have the time. Please note, if you find yourself in a hard/soft brick situation of any type on any advice, give me a shout via PM or email through the contact page on our site.
RESERVED...
If you have downloaded and flashed, please report back your results...
17 Downloads and no reports?
Not work,pls fix it,my screenshot
Stuck on download mode
Try to flash it again. I tested it a few times and it's been downloaded over 30 times with no negative reports. If it is still problematic for you, I'll upload a cache free version...
Mine is still pretty clean, which block do you need.
Do you have MF2 stock modem?
What are peoples experiences with this? Did they lose their modem?
You won't lose your modem, it just doesn't include the MF2 modem as I can't locate one is all. Also, there have been 66 downloads and no reports so I imagine all is well. I strongly believe the person above with poor English did something incorrect when installing due to that many downloads with no ill reports. I do wish someone would just flash and report afterwards though!
I just received this response from user "dobermanchik"...
"Hi,
I cannot post into the developers board so I am reduced to using this private message system. I'd like to thank you for that firmware. It works great for me and I have no issues so far. I was able to unlock additional languages and overall the system is stable and bugless. Thanks again."
ill give it flash and let you know
cr*p i just soft bricked my tablet by trying to change the font hope this works will report back after i flash.
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by the way does anyone know what version of odin is recommended for this tab 1.85 or 3.07
thank you conexxion2005 it worked like a charm lte and wifi so i guess the modem is already included thank you so much man will send something on payday hit the thanks button bro you saved my tab!
i used odin 3.07 by the way
Thanks for taking the time to build this. I am in the process of attempting to recover my Galaxy Tab using this and I am stuck in the same place as the guy who posted a screen shot at NAND Write Start!!. Did I mess this up?
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Oh wow, it was hung up for a few minutes, now its chugging along again.
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works great, thanks!!!
ATT Samsung SGH 1497 Tablet unlock bootloader
Hi,
I appreciate your work on this device. You have noticed like me that little is out there for this device. You have provided some nice workarounds to update this tablet, however, I cannot find anywhere, a way to unlock to boot loader. I have carrier unlock from ATT, and cannot seem to fins a way to root this tablet.
You seem to have already accomplished this and I wanted to ask for your help to unlock my Samsung SGH 1497 ATT Tablet.
If you could help, I will rave about you on XDA!
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Mark (hammeru)
brought my sgh 1497 back from the dead.
I successfully used your posted firmware to revive my 10.1 samsung!
thanks.
anyone know the password to access this firmware?
Nolaboy406 said:
anyone know the password to access this firmware?
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It's posted right below the download link?
It worked for me, but I wish it had TWRP on it. I ended up installing that separately.
installing the firmware takes a long time. be patient. all ok.
I just bought the LYF Wind 1 Smartphone and couldn't find a proper way to root it, so I made up my weird way, which works perfectly fine and I'm sharing it with you guys..
Steps :-
Download Wind1Root.zip (mod edit: Please use the blue download button and not the green one.)
Extract it
Enable USB Debugging and connect the phone
Run unlock.bat
Enable USB Debugging again after reset
Run root.bat
UPDATE - Recovery replaced. Touch works now. Using Redmi 2 Recovery.
For any help, watch this video
or read the noob friendly guide at - http://www.ugeeky.com/how-to-root-lyf-wind-1/
i have unlocked bootloader.....and when i execute root.bat my lyf wind 1 shows twrp but in cmd it shows no device error....i have installed fastboot and adb
If anybody know how to replace Kinguser with SuperSU...
I tried installing Supersu-me and Superuser from playstore but none worked.
Supersu doesnt open. It stucks giving a black screen.
Its happening in my LYF wind 4.
If any custom recovery working, please do reply.
This worked well on my Lyf Wind 1 well. Not it is rooted with SU, But when i boot into recovery mode the TWRP has a bug and it shows only a blur screen after swipe to unlock. I need to power of and on again...
Bro can you please provide a root method for LYF flame 1 ? It will help me a lot !!
Need stock ROM and flasher for my Wind 1
What if something goes wrong when trying something new & attractive but UNSAFE?
If it's not available, then how to backup whole stock OS present in the phone right now?
Namashkaar ,
Thanks Harkunwar for sharing with us your brilliant work.
Can you be kind enough to confirm that
Build number and Base Band LYF_LS-5010_01_05_15
Kernel ver 3.10.49-perf [email protected] #1 sun may 15 00:51:15 cst 206
Android security patch 2016-05-01
is fit and qualifies for your script cause it seems that nothing happens on my device, can you plz help me in identifying in what I might be doing wrong ?
ibm_chandan said:
Namashkaar ,
Thanks Harkunwar for sharing with us your brilliant work.
Can you be kind enough to confirm that
Build number and Base Band LYF_LS-5010_01_05_15
Kernel ver 3.10.49-perf [email protected] #1 sun may 15 00:51:15 cst 206
Android security patch 2016-05-01
is fit and qualifies for your script cause it seems that nothing happens on my device, can you plz help me in identifying in what I might be doing wrong ?
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That thing is working on that build number, I can personally confirm that, and as far as I know, it doesn't depend on that either. Check that fastboot is working properly
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Harkunwar said:
I just bought the LYF Wind 1 Smartphone and couldn't find a proper way to root it, so I made up my weird way, which works perfectly fine and I'm sharing it with you guys..
Steps :-
Download Wind1Root.zip
Extract it
Enable USB Debugging and connect the phone
Run unlock.bat
Enable USB Debugging again after reset
Run root.bat
For any help, watch this video
or read the noob friendly guide at - http://www.ugeeky.com/how-to-root-lyf-wind-1/
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Which phone's recovery did you use? I want to port the rom for wind 1
@ Akash : Thanks for your input. Would you kind enough to post a link to fastboot , as ugeeky hosting sever is down. and I dont think the fastboot that I have is working properly. My Laptop is running Windows 10 Insider Preview 10.0.14393 64 bit . I hope it is not a problem .
Thanks again.
this is not working when i start root.bat it stucks up with a blur black screen and nothing happens I had to power off the device and power it back on. but the root did not happen, pls inform me what is the problem.
LeHarkunwar, A Big Thank You for coming up with the Root !! Have got rid of a lot of crap ware and unwanted stuff.
However, the points raised by "Java Baba" and "davinashgandi" deserve some attention. There has to be a tutorial/instructions for flashing stock firmware and stock recovery in the event that things go a little awry. A link to stock firmware and stock recovery with instructions for flashing the same is necessary and would decorate this wonderful work of yours.
Secondly, the twrp recovery is not at all functional when booted into. In such a case, applying incremental updates ( This Morning there is a new 37 MB update available) can soft brick the device.
The Wind 1 community will really appreciate if you can do something about this.
Again, Many Thanks for your superb work !!!
ibm_chandan said:
@ Akash : Thanks for your input. Would you kind enough to post a link to fastboot , as ugeeky hosting sever is down. and I dont think the fastboot that I have is working properly. My Laptop is running Windows 10 Insider Preview 10.0.14393 64 bit . I hope it is not a problem .
Thanks again.
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you can visit this thread for downloading fastboot and adb drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
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siddharth14 said:
LeHarkunwar, A Big Thank You for coming up with the Root !! Have got rid of a lot of crap ware and unwanted stuff.
However, the points raised by "Java Baba" and "davinashgandi" deserve some attention. There has to be a tutorial/instructions for flashing stock firmware and stock recovery in the event that things go a little awry. A link to stock firmware and stock recovery with instructions for flashing the same is necessary and would decorate this wonderful work of yours.
Secondly, the twrp recovery is not at all functional when booted into. In such a case, applying incremental updates ( This Morning there is a new 37 MB update available) can soft brick the device.
The Wind 1 community will really appreciate if you can do something about this.
Again, Many Thanks for your superb work !!!
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Stock firmware is not modified by this method, and there's no way to backup the stock recovery until we get the factory firmware, for installing any zips to the system, you can always replace the update.zip with the file you want to flash( remember to rename the file you want to flash as update.zip) in the files folder and then run the root.bat file.
Thanks Aakash. Yes, I'm aware that this method doesn't modify stock firmware. The suggestion was made so that people with soft bricked device would be able to revert to stock firmware if anything went wrong.
As for recovery, I managed to download the stock firmware and extracted the stock recovery. I also successfully flashed the stock recovery over twrp. However, the 37 Mb update was aborted due to some mismatch. No idea how to get around this with stock recovery. Yes, it's possible over twrp like you said but I would prefer to apply it through stock recovery.
If only we had a functional custom recovery, things would be even better.
On a side note, has anybody been able to figure the rebranded model and company of Wind 1 ?
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Ok. I have tried flashing the downloaded update.zip via stock recovery and twrp but no success. I guess the only option left now is via sideload method. And if i'm not wrong then i would lose root if i installed it via adb sideload.
Slightly off topic, the voice Volume of Wind 1 appears low and somewhat muffled. It's not clear and loud like its in my MOTO G. Can fellow users please confirm this. I have also tried the *#4636#* code which opens the testing menu but it's of no use. Need some application or code to access the engineering menu via which we could increase the voice volume.
Hey bro,i am same version of Android on my Lyf wind 1,n I'm glad to have a solution that you came with, I want to upgrade my mobile to marshmallow(stock version), can you please instruct me how can I do that, I'll waiting 4 ur response, thank you
I humble request to help me in rooting lyf flame 2/!,
,plz plz just begging
Sent from my LS-4004 using Tapatalk
I m using windows 10 ...and when I try to open unload.bat file my Lyf wind 1 is rebooting and show android icon and stuck at there.... And cmd show's that waiting for device .....I have to open the bettry and re connect it for start my Lyf wind 1 and ... nothing happens
please can someone give me flashing tutorial for lyf wind 1 , my set is dead , its not powering on now ,
@harshad
Please ensure that you have properly installed drivers for LYF Wind 1. To check this, enable USB-Debugging and connect your LYF Wind 1 to PC. You will also get a message on your phone regarding granting authorization to your computer. Click on Yes. If you don't click on yes then you are bound to get the device not found or device offline errors !
While flashing, i got the device not found error a couple of times and i noticed that i hadn't granted authorization to my computer for USB debugging. The authorization window had popped on my mobile and i was too busy looking at my computer screen.
Now, open Device manager on your computer. Click on Scan for Hardware changes. If the drivers are not installed properly then you will see Yellow exclamation marks against your Android phone. Please install the USB drivers for LYF Wind 1. ( Google if you don't have the drivers)
You need to have;
1) ADB and Fastboot installed as Administrator
2) USB drivers for LYF Wind 1 installed
3) Allow OEM Unlocking , enabled via developer options.
4) Enable USB debugging , enabled via developer options.
If all the above things are in order then you shouldn't have any problems rooting LYF Wind 1 with Le Harkunwar's excellent tutorial.
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Amit2310 said:
please can someone give me flashing tutorial for lyf wind 1 , my set is dead , its not powering on now ,
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Try a battery pull. Take out the battery and wait for 5-10 seconds. Insert the battery and now try powering up the device.
found this for stock rom installation incase something goes wrong http://giveawaytricks.in/install-stock-rom-on-lyf-wind-1-lyf-ls-5010/
Amit2310 said:
please can someone give me flashing tutorial for lyf wind 1 , my set is dead , its not powering on now ,
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you need to download stock rom and flash that to make your phone work again. I found this site, zeon22 has also listed a site, but i found this to be more user friendly in downloading files.
http://repairmymobile.in/flash/lyf-wind-1-ls-5010-stock-rom/
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siddharth14 said:
Thanks Aakash. Yes, I'm aware that this method doesn't modify stock firmware. The suggestion was made so that people with soft bricked device would be able to revert to stock firmware if anything went wrong.
As for recovery, I managed to download the stock firmware and extracted the stock recovery. I also successfully flashed the stock recovery over twrp. However, the 37 Mb update was aborted due to some mismatch. No idea how to get around this with stock recovery. Yes, it's possible over twrp like you said but I would prefer to apply it through stock recovery.
If only we had a functional custom recovery, things would be even better.
On a side note, has anybody been able to figure the rebranded model and company of Wind 1 ?
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Ok. I have tried flashing the downloaded update.zip via stock recovery and twrp but no success. I guess the only option left now is via sideload method. And if i'm not wrong then i would lose root if i installed it via adb sideload.
Slightly off topic, the voice Volume of Wind 1 appears low and somewhat muffled. It's not clear and loud like its in my MOTO G. Can fellow users please confirm this. I have also tried the *#4636#* code which opens the testing menu but it's of no use. Need some application or code to access the engineering menu via which we could increase the voice volume.
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I also received the update but I'm not interested in updating since my phone is running fine just now, I don't want to loose root or brick my phone while updating which will most probably be more bloatware(few more apps from reliance jio). I will wait if marshmallow arrives for flashing stock rom if it arrives (although chances are pretty slim). Meanwhile I'm working on a port of cyanogenmod for this device form Yu Yunique, the device from which harkunwar got this twrp from, but I'm still not able to resolve touchscreen driver issue. Info on this device is really limited, and i don't know anything except that this device is from zte.
Ok so apologies, I'm sure there is a thread about this somewhere but I've searched everywhere and I can't find a definitive result.
I have a S6 running 6.0.1 build number MMB29K.G920W8VLU4CPG2.
Now I'd like to root my phone with a custom recovery, but I cant seem to find a method for this phone. I've rooted before when I had a nexus but clearly times have changed lol.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
I too have.had no such luck with rooting this phone. Im gonna remain hopeful that someone will offer advice
wink_4life said:
Ok so apologies, I'm sure there is a thread about this somewhere but I've searched everywhere and I can't find a definitive result.
I have a S6 running 6.0.1 build number MMB29K.G920W8VLU4CPG2.
Now I'd like to root my phone with a custom recovery, but I cant seem to find a method for this phone. I've rooted before when I had a nexus but clearly times have changed lol.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
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I will pm you an external link
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Hayhayfleur said:
I too have.had no such luck with rooting this phone. Im gonna remain hopeful that someone will offer advice
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I will pm you an external link
Yep, same boat here. No luck finding a root solution.
sofir, would you send me info as well? thanks
same boat here, any help please????
better root with CF
please note : it will trip knox counter
before you root please enaable usb debugging and oem unlock
Before anything you should have a custom recovery installed.
I suggest twrp.
DO NOT Root with CF-AutoRoot, as your EFS will get corrupted by an older Stock recovery it has in the script, this will cause your IMEI to get lost.
Just Flash lastest TWRP with Odin, Boot in Recovery, open up the Terminal in Advanced tab and type in
mount -o bind /dev/urandom /dev/random <--- notice the space between
press enter and then Flash lastest superSu zip and you're ready to go.
EDIT: Thread was old, didn't read properly. mistake.
I have been trying to install a custom recovery on my Samsung Galaxy Tab SCHi-800 for a little over a month now, but i keep reaching dead ends. Ive tried rom Manager, but they just keep telling me my device is not supported. Ive tried flashify too and it has also told me my device is not supported. Then i tried ACS Updater and it does nothing but reboot my device and I still have the original stock recovery. I do not have access to a computer so i cant flash it that way either. I need immediate help because i am all types of lost at this point.
SomeHellaJeez said:
I have been trying to install a custom recovery on my Samsung Galaxy Tab SCHi-800 for a little over a month now, but i keep reaching dead ends. Ive tried rom Manager, but they just keep telling me my device is not supported. Ive tried flashify too and it has also told me my device is not supported. Then i tried ACS Updater and it does nothing but reboot my device and I still have the original stock recovery. I do not have access to a computer so i cant flash it that way either. I need immediate help because i am all types of lost at this point.
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theres no point trying if cwm nor twrp never made a recovery for your device.
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anyways, there is a really old version of cwm recovery for your device.
As well as what @simms22 said ,
You can try posting your question here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab/help
The experts there may be able to help.
Good luck