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I've had my Galaxy Tab 2.0 7 for about 5 months now, and have rooted it, installed Modded ROMs, etc. Really enjoyed it.
However, yesterday, I decided to clean up my 32 gig external memory chip, and hooked up the USB cable to the computer as in the past.
Whoops! PC will now not recognize the tablet in USB mode. Nothing changed from the day before, both PC and tablet had worked together then.
Now, I get this message in the Device manager of the PC "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)".
I tried the normal things, reinstalling drivers, using different USB ports, etc. Nothing worked. So, I'm assuming that I had a hardware failure
in the tablet or the USB cord that came with it.
I'd like to know if there is anyway to "Root" my tablet by Using wireless? That still works, and I can move stuff off and onto the tablet. But I
would still like to have the obvious advantages of it being rooted.
Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to give.
OK, first off, if you've already rooted it and installed custom ROM's, why would you need to root it again? you talk of reinstalling drivers but have you rebooted BOTH the computer and the tablet since this problem occurred and you redid the drivers? Why are you trying to connect to the computer to erase files on the tablet, you do know there is a file manager in android that you can use to delete files? If you don't mind buying the pro version there is an app called "wifi file transfer" that connects to your PC via a web browser and you can copy files off and on (never done onto myself) your tablet with over wifi, I use it when I'm at work and don't have my cords with me but need to moves pictures from an android device to my laptop.
daniel644 said:
OK, first off, if you've already rooted it and installed custom ROM's, why would you need to root it again? you talk of reinstalling drivers but have you rebooted BOTH the computer and the tablet since this problem occurred and you redid the drivers? Why are you trying to connect to the computer to erase files on the tablet, you do know there is a file manager in android that you can use to delete files? If you don't mind buying the pro version there is an app called "wifi file transfer" that connects to your PC via a web browser and you can copy files off and on (never done onto myself) your tablet with over wifi, I use it when I'm at work and don't have my cords with me but need to moves pictures from an android device to my laptop.
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Need to root it again, because somehow, the root was removed. Still works just fine, have busybox and clockwork recovery, but it is not rooted. Don't ask me why. And, yes, I have rebooted both units, probably 4 or 5 times - reinstalled drivers several times. I normally use wireless to remove files, because it is faster, and easier to find the files I want. I have WiFi Transfer Pro, but that doesn't help the "root" situation. I don't have any problems moving files onto and off of the tablet, just can't root without USB connectivity.
No Answers, I guess. What this boils down to:
Is there anyway to root this device without using USB connectivity?
rothrand said:
No Answers, I guess. What this boils down to:
Is there anyway to root this device without using USB connectivity?
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Here is a tutorial for rooting with cwm, I'm not sure how well it works though.
http://www.cursed4eva.com/root-galaxy-tab-2/
I guess just download the cwm root file and flash it.
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cwm
If you have clockwork mod working then all you need to do is flash the same ROM you are running, you should then be up and running with a fully functional rooted ROM if I'm not mistaken
Bradstheannoying said:
If you have clockwork mod working then all you need to do is flash the same ROM you are running, you should then be up and running with a fully functional rooted ROM if I'm not mistaken
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Duh, why didn't i think of that. Lol..
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bluecarbon -
This tutorial requires USB connectivity to flash the tablet using Odin. (Which I would love to do, but can't).
Thanks for the thought tho.
rothrand said:
bluecarbon -
This tutorial requires USB connectivity to flash the tablet using Odin. (Which I would love to do, but can't).
Thanks for the thought tho.
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That is for flashing cwm, which you said you all ready have. You just skip to step 11 since you have cwm. There is a cwm flash able root.zip on the page.
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Thanks again to both of you. I'll try both and let you know how it goes.
rothrand said:
bluecarbon -
This tutorial requires USB connectivity to flash the tablet using Odin. (Which I would love to do, but can't).
Thanks for the thought tho.
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wich rom are you using right now?? beacuse if by loosing root you just mean that you do not have anymore the superuser app that does not mean that you losto root!!! for example on my PAC-ROM i have root but no superuser app because superuser is integrated in the setting menu!!!
and so i think that now it is the same for most CM based ROM.
But if you easly want to check it just install from play store superSU from chainfire! it will check root on the first opening!!
dagothe9 said:
wich rom are you using right now?? beacuse if by loosing root you just mean that you do not have anymore the superuser app that does not mean that you losto root!!! for example on my PAC-ROM i have root but no superuser app because superuser is integrated in the setting menu!!!
and so i think that now it is the same for most CM based ROM.
But if you easly want to check it just install from play store superSU from chainfire! it will check root on the first opening!!
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I am using the "PSN_Stock_P3100XXDMB1_4.1.2" ROM. And I indeed lose "Root", but still had SU and busybox. How it happened, I'm not quite sure. I followed bluecarbon's advice, and flashed a cwm flash able root.zip. That did it very nicely. I now have root and am a very happy camper.
Thanks to everyone, especially bluecarbon.
No problem, now i know it works. I always do the opposite. I root then flash cwm, so...Now I know.
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You said you rebooted everything, but did you try a different cable?
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Need help bad
I have a galaxy tab 2 10.1 p5110. It came with i think i 4.0.3 or 4. I used odin to upgrade to 4.1.1 then rooted it through the same odin. now the usb connection is gone. when i plug into my pc it only charge the tap and nothing else. Because of this i cannot do anything with it using usb. It also can be boot into recovery but when i try to install a rom it say signiture verification failed. it does this will every rom.
I really need help. I want to install the 4.1.2 firmware for my device but i cannot get usb connection.
rothrand said:
I've had my Galaxy Tab 2.0 7 for about 5 months now, and have rooted it, installed Modded ROMs, etc. Really enjoyed it.
However, yesterday, I decided to clean up my 32 gig external memory chip, and hooked up the USB cable to the computer as in the past.
Whoops! PC will now not recognize the tablet in USB mode. Nothing changed from the day before, both PC and tablet had worked together then.
Now, I get this message in the Device manager of the PC "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)".
I tried the normal things, reinstalling drivers, using different USB ports, etc. Nothing worked. So, I'm assuming that I had a hardware failure
in the tablet or the USB cord that came with it.
I'd like to know if there is anyway to "Root" my tablet by Using wireless? That still works, and I can move stuff off and onto the tablet. But I
would still like to have the obvious advantages of it being rooted.
Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to give.
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Use mobile Ódin
So I recently bricked my tab3 and I could not figure out anything or find anything to do the unbrick in ODIN. I thought that I would share what I found so it can be easily located for a user in the future.
This is going to restore your tablet back to STOCK 4.2.2. This is the most recent version provided by samsung.
YOUR GOING TO NEED DRIVERS INSTALLED!!
THIS FIRMWARE IS FOR THE P5210 MODEL ONLY! IF YOU HAVE P5200 OR P5220 YOU NEED YOUR OWN FIRMWARE! I will be adding them to my MEGA account soon.
1. Download this file:
https://mega.co.nz/#!7BQkCQrT!hdJXKXTVZe_Rx63CYE3xPESxxNr9FWqgGQgmOz1DH3A
Mirror: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23311191640113436
(I have hosted it on MY MEGA account so that no one has to go through the crap I did to get the file. The mirror is courtesy of @r_hippy)
2. Download ODIN:
https://mega.co.nz/#!fJRkzTQL!uUN3LLhSCXIHtEFUlUDyPdf48rgEXj1wh5mgV5q8TkU
(Also my MEGA, for convenience, if you want to find it somewhere else then fine)
3.DO NOT CHANGE THE .MD5 TO .TAR! Flash in ODIN as a normal .md5 file.
3a. Extract and open ODIN.
b. Extract firmware.zip
c. Put tablet into download mode. [Hold power and vol down until text shows, then press vol up]
d. Place firmware into PDA section, and wait to verify. When finished click START at the bottom.
You have successfully just unbricked and unrooted your tablet. For root again follow this guide:
http://true-android.blogspot.com/2013/12/root-p5200xxuamk8-android-422-jb.html
But use this root.zip
http://roms.bindroid.com/downloads/viewcategory/7-root
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The links have been suspended on my dropbox account for excessive traffic. Apparently from what im reading that means ive exceeded 20GB of bandwidth in one day. These links have only been posted for about two days so I'm glad I could help so many people. Im going to repost these links in a public folder and put new links up in a bit. Thanks guys!
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I had a problem with not getting into download mode. tablet would not do anything. luckily i have a micro USB jig plunged it in hit power button only and right into download mode well worth the 5 bucks!!
sorry didn't mention my model #, I have a GT-P5210
shinglers said:
I had a problem with not getting into download mode. tablet would not do anything. luckily i have a micro USB jig plunged it in hit power button only and right into download mode well worth the 5 bucks!!
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You should not have problem with Download mode!! That is wierd.
In any case Thanks for report on the use of the JIG. It nice to hear that it works in our devices. I have GT-P5210. But you never mention What is yours?
dale_para_bajo said:
You should not have problem with Download mode!! That is wierd.
In any case Thanks for report on the use of the JIG. It nice to hear that it works in our devices. I have GT-P5210. But you never mention What is yours?
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sorry you got me before I edited my post.....I have a GT-P5210
I've also noticed when going back to stock or installing any ROM for that matter I have to do a factory reset otherwise I'm stuck in a boot loop.
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Zachisimo said:
So I recently bricked my tab3 and I could not figure out anything or find anything to do the unbrick in ODIN. I thought that I would share what I found so it can be easily located for a user in the future.
This is going to restore your tablet back to STOCK 4.2.2. This is the most recent version provided by samsung.
YOUR GOUNG TO NEED DRIVDRS INSTALLED!!
1. Download this file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z40rr9rti7iqgtq/P5210UEUAMK1_P5210XARAMK1_XAR.zip
(I have hosted it on MY dropbox account so that no one has to go through the crap I did to get the file.)
2. Download ODIN:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dw3mbnwi2hk16xm/Odin307.zip
(Also my dropbox, for convenience, if you want to find it somewhere else then fine)
3.DO NOT CHANGE THE .MD5 TO .TAR! Flash in ODIN as a normal .md5 file.
3a. Extract and open ODIN.
b. Extract firmware.zip
c. Put tablet into download mode. [Hold power and vol down until text shows, then press vol up]
d. Place firmware into PDA section, and wait to verify. When finished click START at the bottom.
You have successfully just unbricked and unrooted your tablet. For root again follow this guide:
http://true-android.blogspot.com/2013/12/root-p5200xxuamk8-android-422-jb.html
But use this root.zip
http://roms.bindroid.com/downloads/viewcategory/7-root
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Was that the USA version, factory odin IMG?
The Dropbox link is dead!
I would like to grab this thanks
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r_hippy said:
Was that the USA version, factory odin IMG?
The Dropbox link is dead!
I would like to grab this thanks
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Pm me I'll give you a link. I would post it here but it's my Dropbox and I don't want to get shut off
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r_hippy said:
Was that the USA version, factory odin IMG?
The Dropbox link is dead!
I would like to grab this thanks
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Yes it is the USA version. I need to find out what is wrong with the links. My dropbox traffic got me kicked off. Im going to look for another site maybe
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I will be posting MEGA links as soon as I can transfer the files from dropbox
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Zachisimo said:
I will be posting MEGA links as soon as I can transfer the files from dropbox
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I can host it if you like .. I just need to get it some how..
pm me if you need
r_hippy said:
I can host it if you like .. I just need to get it some how..
pm me if you need
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Links updated
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Thanks.. Very slow site.. But much appreciated
For those interested.
I have something cooking in the kitchen for this beast.. MK1
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Zachisimo said:
Links updated
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Here's a mirror just incase
md5: a9a11c63abf15386ab6105510c37d1fa
url: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23311191640113436
You can add it to the op.
Thanks again.
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nothing seem to be changed.
Thanks Zachisimo,
I followed the steps to a "T" and after I flashed my Tab 3, 10.1 nothing seem to be changed.
I have a working tablet but nothing was changed to factory default.
All that I had checked was the Auto Reboot & Reset Time option.
I will re-flash this rom via Odin, Again...
Should I had checked the Re-Partition Option?
Thanks in advance for getting me this far :good:
serendipityguy said:
Thanks Zachisimo,
I followed the steps to a "T" and after I flashed my Tab 3, 10.1 nothing seem to be changed.
I have a working tablet but nothing was changed to factory default.
All that I had checked was the Auto Reboot & Reset Time option.
I will re-flash this rom via Odin, Again...
Should I had checked the Re-Partition Option?
Thanks in advance for getting me this far :good:
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Does the tablet turn on and boot up?
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Weird, I dont know why I am not getting factory default.
Zachisimo said:
Does the tablet turn on and boot up?
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Oh yes, I never had a problem with that.
I problem was not getting the correct TWRP 2.7 installed so that I could flash a rom.
I was able to use TWRP 2.6.1 that still remained even after I Odin the stock rom twice, to flash Super User but I could not flash a larger zip like the Crash Rom or Infamous Rom on this tablet.
Weird, I dont know why I am not getting factory default.
What do I do to get back to factory . . .
serendipityguy said:
Oh yes, I never had a problem with that.
I problem was not getting the correct TWRP 2.7 installed so that I could flash a rom.
I was able to use TWRP 2.6.1 that still remained even after I Odin the stock rom twice, to flash Super User but I could not flash a larger zip like the Crash Rom or Infamous Rom on this tablet.
Weird, I dont know why I am not getting factory default.
What do I do to get back to factory . . .
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It doesnt look like those roms are available for this tablet. But flashing my ODIN files should make your tablet 100% factory again
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not achieved stock after 3 attempts at flashing Odin with the said stock rom and Odin
Zachisimo said:
It doesnt look like those roms are available for this tablet. But flashing my ODIN files should make your tablet 100% factory again
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Doily noted Zachisimo, but I have not achieved stock after 3 attempts at flashing Odin with the said stock rom and Odin.
I have the same working rom with a recovery that I want to change and cant.
Even after I Odin the rom, I do get stock recovery back. but no factory default
I Odin the TWRP 2.7 and later reboot into TWRP, I get the TWRP 2.6.1
Something gotta give....
serendipityguy said:
Doily noted Zachisimo, but I have not achieved stock after 3 attempts at flashing Odin with the said stock rom and Odin.
I have the same working rom with a recovery that I want to change and cant.
Even after I Odin the rom, I do get stock recovery back. but no factory default
I Odin the TWRP 2.7 and later reboot into TWRP, I get the TWRP 2.6.1
Something gotta give....
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Try flashing this https://mega.co.nz/#!TMRVlIza!1WSt-u2jCc4zhUcgQZk2Z3ihLwzUAVtbQweZKW3D2Ck
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What an absolute cluster. I am trying to use motochopper, right now I am installing USB drivers.
When I select "browse for software on your computer" it only lets me pick folders, not allowing me to pick the actual file that I need. I can't find a way around this, even placing the file in the folder doesn't help. I attached a picture to help.
Thank you in advance for assisting me with this headache. I have unlocked the device already, need to root it and then have a customer recovery, and eventually get on kitkat because the stock rom on this TF300 is almost unusable.
awmiscool said:
What an absolute cluster. I am trying to use motochopper, right now I am installing USB drivers.
When I select "browse for software on your computer" it only lets me pick folders, not allowing me to pick the actual file that I need. I can't find a way around this, even placing the file in the folder doesn't help. I attached a picture to help.
Thank you in advance for assisting me with this headache. I have unlocked the device already, need to root it and then have a customer recovery, and eventually get on kitkat because the stock rom on this TF300 is almost unusable.
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If you can't find another solution, you can using Framaroot. It runs only on the tablet (no ADB needed) and works on some Android versions.
You can always try Kingo. It worked like a champ on my TF300T and my Note 3.
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awmiscool said:
What an absolute cluster. I am trying to use motochopper, right now I am installing USB drivers.
When I select "browse for software on your computer" it only lets me pick folders, not allowing me to pick the actual file that I need. I can't find a way around this, even placing the file in the folder doesn't help. I attached a picture to help.
Thank you in advance for assisting me with this headache. I have unlocked the device already, need to root it and then have a customer recovery, and eventually get on kitkat because the stock rom on this TF300 is almost unusable.
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I think the best option is to use fastboot to install a custom recovery such as TWRP then root it from the recovery. If you are planning on flashing a custom ROM you will have to do this eventually anyway.
Are you up to date with the latest stock ASUS ROM? Which custom ROM are you going to use if that is your plan?
All questions that will determine the best way to move forward AND which custom recovery to install.
Best of luck.
pastorbob62 said:
I think the best option is to use fastboot to install a custom recovery such as TWRP then root it from the recovery. If you are planning on flashing a custom ROM you will have to do this eventually anyway.
Are you up to date with the latest stock ASUS ROM? Which custom ROM are you going to use if that is your plan?
All questions that will determine the best way to move forward AND which custom recovery to install.
Best of luck.
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For some reason it won't do any OTA updates. I haven't looked too much into roms, sounds like cromni-x or something is what I want. I don't want bleeding edge, I want reliability and smoothness. This is my first tablet I've done this process to, my S3 was easy and my other older phones were even easier. I will look into the methods posted, as well as posting my current tablet info shortly. Thank you very much guys!
Framaroot app says my device won't take the exploit. Kingo says device not connected with both usb debugging enabled and disabled, even though I can see it on my pc and am able to transfer files.
Running 4.1.1 with build number 10.4.2.20, will be on this project all day so by all means please give more advice!
EDIT: I am doing a fresh install of windows 7 in case some of these issues are related to it not being detected correctly. I have had issues with microsd cards and other usb devices before.
Just use kingo root
awmiscool said:
For some reason it won't do any OTA updates. I haven't looked too much into roms, sounds like cromni-x or something is what I want. I don't want bleeding edge, I want reliability and smoothness. This is my first tablet I've done this process to, my S3 was easy and my other older phones were even easier. I will look into the methods posted, as well as posting my current tablet info shortly. Thank you very much guys!
Framaroot app says my device won't take the exploit. Kingo says device not connected with both usb debugging enabled and disabled, even though I can see it on my pc and am able to transfer files.
Running 4.1.1 with build number 10.4.2.20, will be on this project all day so by all means please give more advice!
EDIT: I am doing a fresh install of windows 7 in case some of these issues are related to it not being detected correctly. I have had issues with microsd cards and other usb devices before.
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Once you've unlocked it, it will not do updates via the standard method. You will have to flash via fastboot. Before you flash CROMi-X you will need to flash the stock Asus JB 4.2.1. If I understand correctly, you are not able to connect to your PC in fastboot mode? Are you in the bootloader when you attempt to use fastboot? If that is the case then you probably don't have the correct drivers installed. It has been over a year since I installed everything on my PC so I am a little foggy on where to get all of the correct drivers and software.If I remember correctly I downloaded them from Asus. I believe I downloaded and installed ASUS Pad PC Suite which installed the correct drivers. Then you need fastboot which can be found on several threads including the one I first provided to you.
Just because you are connected as a media device and can transfer files back and forth does not mean you have the right drivers installed and can use fastboot. You are connecting at a totally different level.
What ever you do, be sure you are matching versions of bootloader/recovery/ROM. Don't flash a 4.2.x version recovery onto a 4.1.x version bootloader. This goes double for 4.4.x version ROM's. If you do , you will brick your tablet. Also, I suggest doing an NVflash backup once you have fastboot up and running BEFORE you flash anything custom. It is a long process with many steps but in the long run you will be thankful you did if you should make a mistake and brick your tablet.
If you have questions, ask but do a lot of research first. All of the info you need is on this forum but you need to spend the time reading and becoming familiar before going forward. We have all been where you are at one time and had to do the research. It is time well spent. Having bricked one smart phone because I got in a hurry I am speaking from experience.
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Just use kingo root
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Did you even read what he wrote???
pastorbob62 said:
Once you've unlocked it, it will not do updates via the standard method. You will have to flash via fastboot. Before you flash CROMi-X you will need to flash the stock Asus JB 4.2.1. If I understand correctly, you are not able to connect to your PC in fastboot mode? Are you in the bootloader when you attempt to use fastboot? If that is the case then you probably don't have the correct drivers installed. It has been over a year since I installed everything on my PC so I am a little foggy on where to get all of the correct drivers and software.If I remember correctly I downloaded them from Asus. I believe I downloaded and installed ASUS Pad PC Suite which installed the correct drivers. Then you need fastboot which can be found on several threads including the one I first provided to you.
Just because you are connected as a media device and can transfer files back and forth does not mean you have the right drivers installed and can use fastboot. You are connecting at a totally different level.
What ever you do, be sure you are matching versions of bootloader/recovery/ROM. Don't flash a 4.2.x version recovery onto a 4.1.x version bootloader. This goes double for 4.4.x version ROM's. If you do , you will brick your tablet. Also, I suggest doing an NVflash backup once you have fastboot up and running BEFORE you flash anything custom. It is a long process with many steps but in the long run you will be thankful you did if you should make a mistake and brick your tablet.
If you have questions, ask but do a lot of research first. All of the info you need is on this forum but you need to spend the time reading and becoming familiar before going forward. We have all been where you are at one time and had to do the research. It is time well spent. Having bricked one smart phone because I got in a hurry I am speaking from experience.
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Did you even read what he wrote???
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yes the problem is windows drivers, many TF can't be even unlocked and the latest kingo downloads the drivers and installs them for him, also starting the asus sync app tricks the pc to see the tablet during the root, that is actually an asus problem
spider623 said:
yes the problem is windows drivers, many TF can't be even unlocked and the latest kingo downloads the drivers and installs them for him, also starting the asus sync app tricks the pc to see the tablet during the root, that is actually an asus problem
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I agree it does appear to be a driver issue. But he stated the following, "Kingo says device not connected with both usb debugging enabled and disabled, even though I can see it on my pc and am able to transfer files." That tells me Kingo didn't install any drivers.
Not sure about the PC being tricked since after I installed the Asus PC sync app the drivers were installed and I was able to uninstall the sync app without losing the drivers. I did a complete nvflash backup, and have installed numerous custom ROM's, from ICS to JB to KK without ever touching Kingo. I've since upgraded to Windows 8 then 8.1 and still am able to do whatever I desire from flashboot and adb, all with the same drivers I originally installed from the Asus PC sync app.
Also, being unlocked and being rooted are two different things entirely. You must be unlocked before you can be rooted but you don't have to be rooted to be unlocked. You can also install a custom recovery or ROM that will take care of rooting once the proper drivers are installed without ever using Kingo, Motochopper or any such app.
Not saying Kingo wouldn't work, but it does seem he has tried that without success.
One clarification to the above post. You do NOT have to be unlocked to root.
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Reilly1812 said:
One clarification to the above post. You do NOT have to be unlocked to root.
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Hmmmm...not sure about that since I unlocked before I even attempted to get root access. But you can't install custom recoveries, or ROM's without being unlocked. In fact you don't have access to fastboot mode without being unlocked.
I am not even sure what the point of rooting is if you don't want to install a custom recovery and ROM. Sure, you can uninstall system apps and free up some space but only to a point. And the performance is still going to be sluggish. Customization for my tablet has kept it fresh and like new, negating the need to buy a new tablet. Performance is on par with anything I would be interested in buying.
pastorbob62 said:
Hmmmm...not sure about that since I unlocked before I even attempted to get root access. But you can't install custom recoveries, or ROM's without being unlocked. In fact you don't have access to fastboot mode without being unlocked.
I am not even sure what the point of rooting is if you don't want to install a custom recovery and ROM. Sure, you can uninstall system apps and free up some space but only to a point. And the performance is still going to be sluggish. Customization for my tablet has kept it fresh and like new, negating the need to buy a new tablet. Performance is on par with anything I would be interested in buying.
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100% sure since I have never unlocked and rooted it with Kingo.
Agree that unlocking required for most everything else.
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Reilly1812 said:
100% sure since I have never unlocked and rooted it with Kingo.
Agree that unlocking required for most everything else.
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Thanks for the info! :good:
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Thanks for the info! :good:
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To answer your earlier question about only rooting...
30+ years in IT, dealing with family, customers and coworkers is more than enough.
Just being able to install ad blockers, apps like Titanium BU and completely debloating the device can be more than enough. This is key when you don't need the hassle of screwing up or bricking your daily driver device(s).
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Reilly1812 said:
To answer your earlier question about only rooting...
30+ years in IT, dealing with family, customers and coworkers is more than enough.
Just being able to install ad blockers, apps like Titanium BU and completely debloating the device can be more than enough. This is key when you don't need the hassle of screwing up or bricking your daily driver device(s).
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I suppose. But if all you do is root and install ad blockers and Titanium BU Root the odds of bricking your device are slim to none, though as sbdags has pointed out, removing the wrong system files with Titanium BU or any root uninstaller can soft brick the device.
Reilly1812 said:
To answer your earlier question about only rooting...
30+ years in IT, dealing with family, customers and coworkers is more than enough.
Just being able to install ad blockers, apps like Titanium BU and completely debloating the device can be more than enough. This is key when you don't need the hassle of screwing up or bricking your daily driver device(s).
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You can softbrick it with TiBu by removing the wrong /system files so do be careful. You would either then have to flash back to stock to repair or unlock it to flash a custom rom. But yes you can achieve some enhancements just by rooting but you can't do much tweaking safely as you have no backup system.
I purchased the new RCA 10" tablet from Wal-Mart. I've been able to root the device with Kingo and I have dumped the system, recovery, && boot partition for anyone who's interested.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jgg0rvhj5fecogr/system.tar
MD5 Checksum: 61b64c71879cb82584d26a8eb7b7d0f3 system.tar
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gbal9mma3aso46r/recovery.img
MD5 Checksum: 39a326ed074b3036333bd292c2564f86 recovery.img
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xkgacrdavyomqzf/boot.img
MD5 Checksum: 5e68d090fb9dbdbd4865c41920c09658 boot.img
Thinking about trying to port CM to this device.
Ok Ok,My Uncle got him one of these.....
I think Ima go ahead and ripp into it get a little fun out of it..:silly:. for my own selfish reasons of course lol... but ... ill word it to sound in his favor... for keeps sake
why!?
N2iTiVE-N2WiSHiN said:
I think Ima go ahead and ripp into it get a little fun out of it..:silly:. for my own selfish reasons of course lol... but ... ill word it to sound in his favor... for keeps sake
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Why has no one done anything with this device? It was unstsable with app ctd's until I rooted it and it will not get better wiothout the communities efforts.
Process to root?
What is the process to root this tablet? I am familiar with rooting, is it just done through recovery mode? What order are the three files flashed. Thanks
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SingletonRW said:
What is the process to root this tablet? I am familiar with rooting, is it just done through recovery mode? What order are the three files flashed. Thanks
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Kingo worked for me.
Can anyone help? I'm having trouble rooting with kingo
Edit: found the drivers needed by using pdanet, then kingo worked flawlessly!! hope this helps someone else!!
Can't get to connect with pdanet and lingo help plz
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blafree64 said:
Can't get to connect with pdanet and lingo help plz
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is your device set to usb debugging? kingo can show you how to do that.
and you need that setting as well for pdanet to download drivers for your phone.
also, make sure your device is on charge only mode when connected to pc.
You can root with:
POOT: This app is a one click root app. No computer needed
Framaroot: Framaroot is a oneclick root app . No computer needed
This is the most popular one!
Z4Root: Z4Root is an oneclick root app . No computer needed
Towelroot: Towelroot is an oneclick root app. No computer needed
Baidu: No information
Vroot: No information
Gingerbreak: This app can root almost all gingerbread devices
Downloads:
Poot - Download the app >>here<<
Framaroot - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Z4ROOT - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Towelroot - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Baidu ROOT - Download the app >> HERE <<
vROOT - Download the app >> HERE <<
Gingerbreak - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Flash a SU ZIP - Download the ZIP >> HERE << and flash it on your unlocked bootloader phone !
Hit thanks if you liked this post or this post has helped you out !<br/>
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Blink feed, are you sure that these one click apps will work with the rca tablet?
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I'm sorry, bink* feed.
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Blink feed, are you sure that these one click apps will work with the rca tablet?
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I'm sorry, bink* feed.
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I'm not sure but i'm almost sure that they won't affect your device.
Just try them out
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How to set it to charge only not listed as option for Usb with debug
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Also need the USB drivers
johnemc2 said:
I purchased the new RCA 10" tablet from Wal-Mart. I've been able to root the device with Kingo and I have dumped the system, recovery, && boot partition for anyone who's interested.
<outside links to files removed due to being a new poster>
Thank you very much for this. My brother needed to reinstall the firmware and this is the only place I've found it. However, I can't find anyway to use these to reinstall the firmware. Can I make an update.zip from these files?
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Different MD5 checksum on recovery.img
johnemc2 said:
I purchased the new RCA 10" tablet from Wal-Mart. I've been able to root the device with Kingo and I have dumped the system, recovery, && boot partition for anyone who's interested.
MD5 Checksum: 39a326ed074b3036333bd292c2564f86 recovery.img
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I've tried repeatedly and each time I get a MD5 of 6CB66063134238AFAAE17652D814645F. The other two checksums check out.
Morris
I tried rooting from a win 7 virtual machine running inside solydk. It wouldn't work. I reloaded my laptop because I need to maintain a copy of windows to adjust the emc on one of my Harleys. So 100GB partition for windows and the remainder of the TB for linux. Ran all updates on the laptop and installed busybox on the the tablet. installed kingo and rooted the pro 10. Not alot you can do once rooted except clean up some bloat and over clock the cpu a bit. Nothing for custom roms out there. I'm trying to find away to flash linux on it and do away with droid.
Did anyone try to put a custom recovery on it? We need to back up the system, root apps can render system unbootable not even after a reset unless u have a backup
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No custom recovery here. Mine got into a little random locking up. I had to use the reset button to shut it down. So I factory reset it and am head to walmart to exchange it for another guinea pig to play with. I hope the one they set aside has the USB dock and keyboard and not the bluetooth one.
Lol, but that's what i was afraid of, i already returned my 1st because of the crappy usb placement on the dock, it broke or I broke it I don't know
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Did anyone try to put a custom recovery on it? We need to back up the system, root apps can render system unbootable not even after a reset unless u have a backup
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My mom just got this tablet and its sweet but a lil too vanilla. Has anyone managed to shag an sbf or fxz? We need to worry about flashing stock before we get into root and custom recoveries IMO. I haven't looked too deep into anything but does rca even allow for unlocking bootloaders? Or do we need to look into SS or bootstrap? I'll be willing to help with development but personally I think a recovery to stock is the most important first step..
On a side note, I'm used to locked bootloader devices so I'm unfamiliar with Odin and unlocking things I always use safestrap or bootstrap.
Glad to know that there's at least a root method for this tablet because it does after all have nice specs.
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issam1979 said:
Lol, but that's what i was afraid of, i already returned my 1st because of the crappy usb placement on the dock, it broke or I broke it I don't know
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I actually like it better than the one I bought my wife with the bluetooth keyboard. I picked up the new one yesterday and it is rooted. I took all the crap off it I didn't want. Installed some of the stuff I wanted for now. Still working on getting linux installed on it. I have the feeling this will be a rooted what it is, and I will have to buy something different down the road to be able to actually do what I want with it. This will work for now for the basics.
I have a rooted StraightTalk SCH-S968C Samsung Galaxy S III (with the stock AOSP ROM) that I just screwed up. I had used EZ-Recovery to flash TWRP 2.2.0 to the phone. Now TWRP says there is no OS! I can only boot into TWRP - nothing else. It won't even let me power-down the phone. Is there some way I can recover from this, or do I now have a very expensive electronic brick (that runs TWRP)? I have adb installed on my laptop and I know it works, so that's one possible route to recovery. Any help would be much appreciated!
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I have a rooted StraightTalk SCH-S968C Samsung Galaxy S III (with the stock AOSP ROM) that I just screwed up. I had used EZ-Recovery to flash TWRP 2.2.0 to the phone. Now TWRP says there is no OS! I can only boot into TWRP - nothing else. It won't even let me power-down the phone. Is there some way I can recover from this, or do I now have a very expensive electronic brick (that runs TWRP)? I have adb installed on my laptop and I know it works, so that's one possible route to recovery. Any help would be much appreciated!
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I'm pretty sure it's possible to return it completely to stock with the COMBINATION_S968CUDUAMH1_S968CTFNAMH1_1304014_REV09_user_low_ship.tar.md5 file through Odin. I just to happen to have the file right here.. small warning though, it's 1.2 gigs.
https://mega.co.nz/#!gRI3DD5L!dRW8ORzfQI5j1JyKHVBTNifomPCXoqL14B9GF4oxvQY
aekel87 said:
I'm pretty sure it's possible to return it completely to stock with the COMBINATION_S968CUDUAMH1_S968CTFNAMH1_1304014_REV09_user_low_ship.tar.md5 file through Odin. I just to happen to have the file right here.. small warning though, it's 1.2 gigs.
https://mega.co.nz/#!gRI3DD5L!dRW8ORzfQI5j1JyKHVBTNifomPCXoqL14B9GF4oxvQY
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That's the file I am offering to host on my Website, since nobody seems to be able to download it from Dropbox. I'm having trouble downloading it from Mega... Since the file is over 1 GB, Mega insisted I needed to download their extension, but it's not compatible with Firefox 22. I tried Chrome, and Mega says that Chrome on my laptop is "a bit outdated"... sheesh! I'll try and update it.
(added later) - I found a Dropbox link for the file and it's downloading now.
If you want to FTP the file to my Website, let me know by PM and I'll give you the username and password.
I tried using fastboot to install CWM Recovery, but fastboot is eternally "waiting for device" even though it's there (adb can see it).
Aug. 7 - Got the file I needed, but didn't use it since Windows7 would not recognize the phone even after I installed the drivers. (I think it was an issue with automatic updates being disabled...) In the meantime... I tried the button-combo for the bootloader (which I swore I tried the day before and it didn't work), and the phone booted into the bootloader! From there, I pressed "Volume down" to cancel & reboot the phone, and it went into the stock system - it was all still there! First thing I did was immediately use EZ-Recovery to flash CWM 5.8.4.5. - Issue resolved!
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That's the file I am offering to host on my Website, since nobody seems to be able to download it from Dropbox. I'm having trouble downloading it from Mega... Since the file is over 1 GB, Mega insisted I needed to download their extension, but it's not compatible with Firefox 22. I tried Chrome, and Mega says that Chrome on my laptop is "a bit outdated"... sheesh! I'll try and update it.
(added later) - I found a Dropbox link for the file and it's downloading now.
If you want to FTP the file to my Website, let me know by PM and I'll give you the username and password.
I tried using fastboot to install CWM Recovery, but fastboot is eternally "waiting for device" even though it's there (adb can see it).
Aug. 7 - Got the file I needed, but didn't use it since Windows7 would not recognize the phone even after I installed the drivers. (I think it was an issue with automatic updates being disabled...) In the meantime... I tried the button-combo for the bootloader (which I swore I tried the day before and it didn't work), and the phone booted into the bootloader! From there, I pressed "Volume down" to cancel & reboot the phone, and it went into the stock system - it was all still there! First thing I did was immediately use EZ-Recovery to flash CWM 5.8.4.5. - Issue resolved!
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Thank you!!!! I just had the same problem. However even when using cwm i get errors in the recovery. Unable to mount anything or do anything besides reboot. Any ideas?
need stock Firmware
Have any idea where i can get this file? Ive bricked my phone too. Durnnit!
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Have any idea where i can get this file? Ive bricked my phone too. Durnnit!
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This is the h1 stock you need. type this in google you should find the download if not I have it.
COMBINATION_S968CUDUAMH1_S968CTFNAMH1_1304014_REV0
Dont use e-z recovery. I had the same problem neither cwm or twrp from ez recovery worked and then cwm said no os on my phine so I flashed that file from download mode and was back to stock.
How did u find a recovery that worked mine is saying the same thing
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iamwaynes said:
How did u find a recovery that worked mine is saying the same thing
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771398
In that thread go down to method 2 of getting a custom recovery. I downloaded cwm touch from the link there and then installed it with android terminal emulator using the codes that it says to type in. I tried to look up that stock rom but I didnt find it. Its on the forum somewhere in a thread about how to root the straight talk s3 and how first you need to download and flash the h1 baseband stock rom
Thanks I found the stock rom fixing it now.
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Thanks I found the stock rom fixing it now.
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Ok I've re rooted and tried to install recovery. Odin put it in wrong place. Says no operating system . What now?
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Ok I've re rooted and tried to install recovery. Odin put it in wrong place. Says no operating system . What now?
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Have you gotten recovery installed and straightened out yet?
Let me know if you need some help, tell me where you're at and what you've got going on with what you have.
I returned phone to stock. The recovery wasn't in the right place obviously. So that's where I am . Stuck back at stock. Thanks for any help you can give.
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I returned phone to stock. The recovery wasn't in the right place obviously. So that's where I am . Stuck back at stock. Thanks for any help you can give.
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Are you on stock not rooted or you are rooted?
Do you have stock recovery or custom.
I can get you to wherever you need or want. Tell me what you need or where you'd like to be.
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Are you on stock not rooted or you are rooted?
Do you have stock recovery or custom.
I can get you to wherever you need or want. Tell me what you need or where you'd like to be.
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I have combined 2 s3's to make one good one. This is the proper thread for the model of the chipset. The phone has been worked on buy someone who only thought they were a genious. I've found traces and from surfing the forums I'm pretty sure I know what they did even. I'm gonna grab these stock images and flash back to stock. I just wanted to put a word in now to see how dead this thread is. BTW just for the record easy safe root is achievable with safroot for Att g s 4. I've confirmed that. Root is no issue. Modem drivers are jacked up. I want what I have now with WiFi in tact and custom recovery. Just wanted to get the word in in case I hit a wall with recovery as I am now before the flash to stock. Thanks in advance for any help. Sorry for the ramble
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ScottDB said:
That's the file I am offering to host on my Website, since nobody seems to be able to download it from Dropbox. I'm having trouble downloading it from Mega... Since the file is over 1 GB, Mega insisted I needed to download their extension, but it's not compatible with Firefox 22. I tried Chrome, and Mega says that Chrome on my laptop is "a bit outdated"... sheesh! I'll try and update it.
(added later) - I found a Dropbox link for the file and it's downloading now.
If you want to FTP the file to my Website, let me know by PM and I'll give you the username and password.
I tried using fastboot to install CWM Recovery, but fastboot is eternally "waiting for device" even though it's there (adb can see it).
Aug. 7 - Got the file I needed, but didn't use it since Windows7 would not recognize the phone even after I installed the drivers. (I think it was an issue with automatic updates being disabled...) In the meantime... I tried the button-combo for the bootloader (which I swore I tried the day before and it didn't work), and the phone booted into the bootloader! From there, I pressed "Volume down" to cancel & reboot the phone, and it went into the stock system - it was all still there! First thing I did was immediately use EZ-Recovery to flash CWM 5.8.4.5. - Issue resolved!
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Does anyone have a good link for h1 stock. All the links I can find including aa51 are dead. I need to go stock to fix the modem. I can handle everything from there I just need stock and I've trolled XDA , aa51, and several others. All links are dead. Probably for a long long time . any help is greatly appreciated
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I have combined 2 s3's to make one good one. This is the proper thread for the model of the chipset. The phone has been worked on buy someone who only thought they were a genious. I've found traces and from surfing the forums I'm pretty sure I know what they did even. I'm gonna grab these stock images and flash back to stock. I just wanted to put a word in now to see how dead this thread is. BTW just for the record easy safe root is achievable with safroot for Att g s 4. I've confirmed that. Root is no issue. Modem drivers are jacked up. I want what I have now with WiFi in tact and custom recovery. Just wanted to get the word in in case I hit a wall with recovery as I am now before the flash to stock. Thanks in advance for any help. Sorry for the ramble
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Does anyone have a good link for h1 stock. All the links I can find including aa51 are dead. I need to go stock to fix the modem. I can handle everything from there I just need stock and I've trolled XDA , aa51, and several others. All links are dead. Probably for a long long time . any help is greatly appreciated
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Finally found it here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516498&page=28