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Hi guys,
I've been looking but couldn't find an easy answer. Is there a way to screen capture on the Sensation?
Thanks in advance!!!
I got this from the Incredible S forums:
1.Download Android SDK (zip one)
2.Download and Install Java JDK 6
3.Connect phone to PC in debugging mode
4.Where you have extracted Android SDK, go to the tools folder and open ddms.bat
5.Click on the device tab and click screen capture.
6.Capture and save
Any way to do it WITHOUT using a PC?
Toeeknee said:
Any way to do it WITHOUT using a PC?
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Yes this is what I wanted to know. Isn't there a way to just do a capture and have it saved to your phone without a computer?
Here you go
https://market.android.com/details?....screenshotitfullnoroot&feature=search_result
nothing come for free!!
not without root if you don't want to be tethered to a pc
prateekgujral said:
Here you go
https://market.android.com/details?....screenshotitfullnoroot&feature=search_result
nothing come for free!!
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i tried the free version of this app , which also stated NO ROOT and it didnt work !!
Dandandroid said:
i tried the free version of this app , which also stated NO ROOT and it didnt work !!
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u could try this paid one.. maybe it works.. and if it doesnt.. u can always uninstall and claim refund (i think within a certian time frame)
So I go to the HTC Sensation support page and I see that under mechanical I see this issue (sorry I tried to post a link but I guess I'm too new for the forum to let me...something about avoiding spam...).
The second question is my question, is it not? But I can't seem to make is work. Anybody else try this?
*EDIT*
I went to the HTC website's forums and they said that this was some sort of misinformation. This feature currently does not exist even though it came from HTC themselves! Someone did state, though, that there is supposed to be an update soon that MIGHT have this feature...not sure if that also includes unlocking the boot loader!
Hi unfortunately I'm on a mac and have been unable to use odin for obvious reasons. I came across a program called Heimdall, which you all know of. Well the program recently has been updated to 1.3.0 and in turn has introduced Heimdall Firmware Package format. See here: http://www.glassechidna.com.au/2011/devblogs/heimdall-suite-1-3-0-and-anti-squish-graphical-update/
My issue is whenever I go to load a package file, I've tried to use odin roms, it look like its about to work and then after it loads up you get a error saying "Firmware.xml Is Missing From The Package" obviously this package was not made to be used with Heimdall 1.3.0.
So can somebody here create a proper firmware.xml file and place it inside the rom package? I would but it's a bit too complicated for me to understand. Maybe a developer with the right knowledge be able to do this.
Thank you so much people
Not having a windows computer at my disposal really keeps me behind on all these updates lol
Run vmware and try odin
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dualkiller said:
Hi unfortunately I'm on a mac and have been unable to use odin for obvious reasons. I came across a program called Heimdall, which you all know of. Well the program recently has been updated to 1.3.0 and in turn has introduced Heimdall Firmware Package format. See here: http://www.glassechidna.com.au/2011/devblogs/heimdall-suite-1-3-0-and-anti-squish-graphical-update/
My issue is whenever I go to load a package file, I've tried to use odin roms, it look like its about to work and then after it loads up you get a error saying "Firmware.xml Is Missing From The Package" obviously this package was not made to be used with Heimdall 1.3.0.
So can somebody here create a proper firmware.xml file and place it inside the rom package? I would but it's a bit too complicated for me to understand. Maybe a developer with the right knowledge be able to do this.
Thank you so much people
Not having a windows computer at my disposal really keeps me behind on all these updates lol
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If you can find a good, working heimdall package I can take a look at the firmware.xml file and figure out how it works for you.
FBis251 said:
If you can find a good, working heimdall package I can take a look at the firmware.xml file and figure out how it works for you.
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The Heimdall Firmware Package format (and subsequently firmware.xml) is detailed in Heimdall's README. Refer to the Appendices.
dualkiller said:
So can somebody here create a proper firmware.xml file and place it inside the rom package? I would but it's a bit too complicated for me to understand. Maybe a developer with the right knowledge be able to do this.
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The README contains instructions that explain how to build a Heimdall Firmware Package. You just need to fill out the "Flash" tab as if you were performing a custom flash (see the README). Then instead of pressing the "Start" button go to the "Create Package" tab and fill out the details there.
If you're not sure how the partitions and file names match you can go to the Utilities tab and run the "Print Pit" action. This will output the PIT information in a human readable format so that you can match partition names to their "default" filename. I say "default", because unlike Odin, Heimdall places no restriction on what filenames can be used.
jager555 said:
Run vmware and try odin
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that is quiet bad idea.
sharljimhtsin said:
that is quiet bad idea.
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:what: Dead thread resurrection
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Benjamin Dobell said:
The Heimdall Firmware Package format (and subsequently firmware.xml) is detailed in Heimdall's README. Refer to the Appendices.
The README contains instructions that explain how to build a Heimdall Firmware Package. You just need to fill out the "Flash" tab as if you were performing a custom flash (see the README). Then instead of pressing the "Start" button go to the "Create Package" tab and fill out the details there.
If you're not sure how the partitions and file names match you can go to the Utilities tab and run the "Print Pit" action. This will output the PIT information in a human readable format so that you can match partition names to their "default" filename. I say "default", because unlike Odin, Heimdall places no restriction on what filenames can be used.
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Hi, guys. I'm a simple guy. I just want to update my phone.
As you can imagine, I want to click on something and hit next a few times and wait patiently while a progress bar tires to lower my anxiety level.
So far I have installed Odin on my windows virtual machine with no luck and now this Heimdall program so kindly made by the open source comunity.
I have not the brains, time, aptitude or inclination to read a README file nor the IQ to create an XML file, however well explained the tutorial might be.
Any chance anybody can help me hit "next" a few times and get my phone to upgrade without having to learn, understand or figureout anything?
I have a Galaxy Note (the old one)
Much obliged.
Oh jeeze...
Let me save you some pain. I won't comment on the "I don't have the time..." statement and, with luck, nobody else here will either.
You should post in the Galaxy Note forums -- they are probably in much better position to save you from your rush.
Before you do leave, you might want to read the "Before you flash anything..." sticky.
never mind
alessioaguirre said:
Hi, guys. I'm a simple guy. I just want to update my phone.
As you can imagine, I want to click on something and hit next a few times and wait patiently while a progress bar tires to lower my anxiety level.
So far I have installed Odin on my windows virtual machine with no luck and now this Heimdall program so kindly made by the open source comunity.
I have not the brains, time, aptitude or inclination to read a README file nor the IQ to create an XML file, however well explained the tutorial might be.
Any chance anybody can help me hit "next" a few times and get my phone to upgrade without having to learn, understand or figureout anything?
I have a Galaxy Note (the old one)
Much obliged.
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I installed windows. Never mind. Thanks
ROM for recovery G2X under the NVFLASH
This method necessary!
If the device is not loaded and not firmware in other ways! (If you downloaded the wrong firmware in the device)
I took the unpacked program files KDZ and added to them NVFlash and created BAT file!
Download ROM: http://www.mediafire.com/?wfokxjxi7rfoaey
Mirror: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C5LBU3DS
Download APX driver: http://www.mediafire.com/?k559zgjlqkd5ted
Installation Instructions:
Download both files
Unpack it to the C drive to their respective folder
Remove the battery
Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
Insert the USB cable
Install APX driver from the your APX folder
For windows 7(and vista? please confirm):
Open Device Manager in Windows and you should see "APX Device" listed with an error
Right click on the APX device
Select 'Update driver software'
Select 'Let me pick...'
Select 'Have disk'
Browse to directory you extracted the APX Driver
Select the *entire* 'APX Driver' folder
Accept any warnings, including the big red alert (you may need to disable UAC)
Now in Device Manager under 'USB Controllers' you should have an 'NVIDIA USB Boot-recovery driver for mobile devices'
If not, uninstall the driver, reboot, rinse and repeat
Unplug everything
Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
Insert USB cable
open your ROM folder:
Run Flash.bat file and wait for the process
After the logo appears on the LG phone
Unplug USB cable
Insert the battery
enjoy!
After that, I recommend to firmware device with help programms KDZ or LG Mobile Update
I'm confused as to what this is? I'm guessing stock rom flash through nv flash? Kind of like odin for samsung phones?
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Can't wait to check this out when I get home later. Regarding the kdz file, what exactly were you able to unpack from it? I've been able to extract 2 files (a very large .wbd file and a .dll file) but I couldn't figure out how to unpack them further, specifically the .wdb file.
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I took the unpacked program files KDZ and added to them NVFlash and created BAT file!
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Can you post the DLL for the G2X so we can use the LG Utilities to unpack KDZ files for this device please. So far we have been unable to get the proper DLL that enables us to unpack these files. If you unpacked the KDZ you must have the DLL unless you used another method to extract the files from the KDZ. Please elaborate on how you accomplished this. Both phburks and I have been working on this and so far we have had no success.
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I'm confused as to what this is? I'm guessing stock rom flash through nv flash? Kind of like odin for samsung phones?
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It is for people that have mucked up their phones to the point where LG Updater and KDZ Flash are not possible. This can be caused by many issues including, but not limited to, people flashing the O2X baseband to a G2X device. This method is purported to flash the entire Gingerbread ROM at the lowest possible hardware level. Hopefully this method is legit, but nobody has confirmed they have done it yet with the exception of the OP. Yes it is similar to ODIN for the Samsung but operating at an even lower level. With the NVFlash capability Tegra2 devices are virtually unbrickable.
jboxer said:
Can you post the DLL for the G2X so we can use the LG Utilities to unpack KDZ files for this device please. So far we have been unable to get the proper DLL that enables us to unpack these files. If you unpacked the KDZ you must have the DLL unless you used another method to extract the files from the KDZ. Please elaborate on how you accomplished this. Both phburks and I have been working on this and so far we have had no success.
It is for people that have mucked up their phones to the point where LG Updater and KDZ Flash are not possible. This can be caused by many issues including, but not limited to, people flashing the O2X baseband to a G2X device. This method is purported to flash the entire Gingerbread ROM at the lowest possible hardware level. Hopefully this method is legit, but nobody has confirmed they have done it yet with the exception of the OP. Yes it is similar to ODIN for the Samsung but operating at an even lower level. With the NVFlash capability Tegra2 devices are virtually unbrickable.
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You described it right!
This method has helped resurrect my device!
ZeroT| Demented said:
So the point of this utility if it works is to make the g2x un f***able like even if u do u can fix?
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Yes. It is almost as good as JTAG flashing the device. For Galaxy S devices using ODIN you still have to have the 'software download' mode working in the ROM and it is possible to brick a Galaxy S beyond the point of even getting this mode to be accessible leaving you the only way to fix the device through disassembling it and flashing via the JTAG pads. Using the NVFlash method you are flashing directly to the hardware through they Hynix flashing chip. I had another phone with a similar capability (I-Mobile i858 - Yuhua Touchstone device) and no matter how badly I F'd it up (I was developing custom roms for it) I had the similar low level flashing tool that could reflash the phone to stock so I could start over with a clean slate. If this method is legit, this is a big boon to the dev community for this device.
jboxer said:
Can you post the DLL for the G2X so we can use the LG Utilities to unpack KDZ files for this device please. So far we have been unable to get the proper DLL that enables us to unpack these files. If you unpacked the KDZ you must have the DLL unless you used another method to extract the files from the KDZ. Please elaborate on how you accomplished this. Both phburks and I have been working on this and so far we have had no success.
It is for people that have mucked up their phones to the point where LG Updater and KDZ Flash are not possible. This can be caused by many issues including, but not limited to, people flashing the O2X baseband to a G2X device. This method is purported to flash the entire Gingerbread ROM at the lowest possible hardware level. Hopefully this method is legit, but nobody has confirmed they have done it yet with the exception of the OP. Yes it is similar to ODIN for the Samsung but operating at an even lower level. With the NVFlash capability Tegra2 devices are virtually unbrickable.
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After trying to firmware device with program KDZ or LG Mobile Update in folder C: \ ... \ Aplication Data \ folder appears "LGMOBILEAX" which contains the firmware files!
That's All
ILUHA_89 said:
After trying to firmware device with program KDZ in folder C: \ ... \ Aplication Data \ folder appears "LGMOBILEAX" which contains the firmware files!
That's All
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So you got them after the LG Updater extracted the KDZ into its component files. phburks and I didn't get that far as we didn't want to connect our already updated devices to the updater. To get to the point you did where you could grab the individual files you would have had to click the start update button. Good work.
I have 7-zip on my computer but I am unable to open up the file I just downloaded. Can you put it in another format and upload to megaupload or mediafire please? I don't want to go through that Russian site again as I got an invalid download. Also, please post the baseband file as a separate download.
jboxer said:
So you got them after the LG Updater extracted the KDZ into its component files. phburks and I didn't get that far as we didn't want to connect our already updated devices to the updater. To get to the point you did where you could grab the individual files you would have had to click the start update button. Good work.
I have 7-zip on my computer but I am unable to open up the file I just downloaded. Can you put it in another format and upload to megaupload or mediafire please? I don't want to go through that Russian site again as I got an invalid download. Also, please post the baseband file as a separate download.
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I downloaded the 7-zip file to the sdcard on my phone but I won't be home to try opening it for several hours because I'm at seaworld. Lol
Hopefully you guys can get this sorted out. Sounds promising so far.
phburks said:
I downloaded the 7-zip file to the sdcard on my phone but I won't be home to try opening it for several hours because I'm at seaworld. Lol
Hopefully you guys can get this sorted out. Sounds promising so far.
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I won't be able to look at it until tomorrow as it is 11:31 p.m. here and time to go to bed. :-O ZZZzzzzz
How about posting a mirror???? the site will not let me download.... unless i visit a sponsor and purchase something... lol
i'll try it out and report back
........... Works like a charm
here mirror link
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C5LBU3DS
What we really need is for someone to tell us how to create the config files for NVFlash so we can flash the baseband only. The new baseband is there and named 'P999_MDM.bin' if I am remembering correctly. No reason to flash an entire ROM when all someone wants is the updated baseband. If we can get the older baseband file also this tool could be used to revert the baseband also, if someone wanted to do that.
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How about posting a mirror???? the site will not let me download.... unless i visit a sponsor and purchase something... lol
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You don't have to buy anything. You just click on one sponsor site and it opens a new window. Thirty seconds later it will enable a download link. You need to click download two or three times if I remember correctly. I am at work now. I can mirror it in about ten hours if nobody else has done it yet. I looked at the files briefly and it looks legit.
Is this supposed to have a command interface? Or are you still typing in commands yourself?
I edited a cap!
Changed link to Mediafire
omarsalmin said:
Is this supposed to have a command interface? Or are you still typing in commands yourself?
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Good question - that is what I am looking for rather then having to mess with the nvflash commands directly.
Update - this setup is similar to Paul's stock ROM recovery setup on modeco.com. As with his, you only have to "Run Flash.bat file and wait for the process". When I could not get off of the LGupdater screen by any other means, I ran this file from his post and it ran flawlessly - but of course I ended up with a 990's device. I tried to get back with other tools and firmware, but was never able to do it.
If this works OK, you would be able to restore your data, apps, or a nandroid and you are back in business.
I spent a week trying to restore my original (and best device as it turns out), so I am not going to fool with this right now myself. I did compare the config files from bot Paul's and this firmware and they are different - which looks real promising, as they are different.
HELP! I tried to use this and the tool failed, now I am getting ZERO response from the device. I can't even boot to APX. I'm freaking out right now!
EDIT: I managed to get the process restarted and the phone is in the process of rebooting. Hoping for the best.
EDIT 2: Phone booted up and it was all restored but for some reason the baseband was not updated :\
Did you run by using the flash.bat file? Did you hold volume up and down for the entire flash process?
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AimanF said:
HELP! I tried to use this and the tool failed, now I am getting ZERO response from the device. I can't even boot to APX. I'm freaking out right now!
EDIT: I managed to get the process restarted and the phone is in the process of rebooting. Hoping for the best.
EDIT 2: Phone booted up and it was all restored but for some reason the baseband was not updated :\
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Did you have old of new baseband on before flashing? What was the state of your G2X before running this?
UPDATE: It appears that this works - but would like to 100% confirm. After all the disasters that occurred from running the LGupdater tool, this would be an important fix and should be stickied at some point. Current members know of the updater problems, but new buyers and member may not - so many may still have this problem down the road.
Therefore, I believe this is an important enough item to bring to closure and make readily available.
U saved my phone's life
THANK YOU THANK YOU
followed instructions restored completley to stock just like how i got phone out of box 2 weeks ago.
I was running eaglesblood v8 and had altered the vold.fstab file to switch mounts
from sdcard to internal and after that point i rebooted and media scanner said damaged sd card well i figured it just to be like an extension of a permission of sorts. and thought if formated it would the paths would switch no problem.
im actually kind of having a hard time rembering exactly what steps i did take to **** it up royally. but went into clockwork 5 to flash another rom from internal storage or same i cant rember now and did factory reset then all hell broke loose .
couldnt mount nothing except for system i tried formating sd card even though i dont have one probally ended up formating internal lol. formated system,
re flashed all recoverie versions including stock. i was getting so mad i called google HA by the way they got some pretty good music when u have to hold.
only thing i didnt try was to load up a rom on sd card and mount that but i really doubt it would have worked and plus i couldnt even use phone to do it lol
i need to go buy drive saved me some serious cash I would say this should be enough confirmation!!
I have an N8013 and I have been trying to go to 4.3 for a while. Like illusion rom... i've tried cwm a few versions even the latest, twrp, and even philz recovery as recommended and I even deleted the updater scripts as recommended. I for the life of me can not get past the zip file failing to flash. I've downloaded the rom multiple times, used odin to go back to completely stock, factory reset.... just about everything. There is one other dude tellin me to do this....
"I have a N8013, and deleting the assert and getprops works for me 100% of the time. However, it is important to note, two things. One you have to have the N8013 version of the ROM, which is labeled N80xx, and 2, when you go to install it after you have modified the file, you will get a validation error because the zip file will no longer match the MD5 validation, you have to install anyways. Other than that it works fine on my N8013, using CWM 6.0.3.1, running official CM 10.2."
But I dont know exactly what file he is talkin about. If ANYONE can help me out with this id be forever grateful.
First thing first. I'm guessing from what you don't understand is the MD5 validation.
So let me try to explain it. Doing an MD5 check, is basically checking the fingerprint of a file to the fingerprint posted. You get an MD5 sum by running it though a MD5 hashing program. Someone that knows the terms better then me will probably jump in and correct my terminology. But the best way of saying it is that by comparing MD5 sums, you are able to see if a file is unaltered.
Second, you'll want to make sure the file you download is compete and uncorrupted. So you run it though the hasher, and get the MD5 sum to check it against the posted numbers.
For "Illusion-v2.5.alpha-UNOFFICIAL-n8013.z" the MD5 Sum is: 95eb24cadc1a7721934a508e3ce97212
For "Illusion-v2.5.alpha-UNOFFICIAL-n8000.zip" the MD5 Sum is: 7789f71ca54647b43c352837702795a3
Now as for a hashing program, if you are on Windows, I would suggest a program called HashTab. http://implbits.com/
It puts the hashing into a tab so you can just right click the file, click Properties, and then "File Hashes"
So for the next thing that you need to do to make sure everything is good, is to check the MD5 sum of the file you download (unmodified) and make sure it is a good download. If all of that is good, then something else is going off.
I will note that right now I'm running the n8000 version on my n8013. Yes there are reasons I do that, even though the GSM hardware isn't in place. But using the n8000 version makes use of VoIP phones much easier.
Niscandia said:
First thing first. I'm guessing from what you don't understand is the MD5 validation.
So let me try to explain it. Doing an MD5 check, is basically checking the fingerprint of a file to the fingerprint posted. You get an MD5 sum by running it though a MD5 hashing program. Someone that knows the terms better then me will probably jump in and correct my terminology. But the best way of saying it is that by comparing MD5 sums, you are able to see if a file is unaltered.
Second, you'll want to make sure the file you download is compete and uncorrupted. So you run it though the hasher, and get the MD5 sum to check it against the posted numbers.
For "Illusion-v2.5.alpha-UNOFFICIAL-n8013.z" the MD5 Sum is: 95eb24cadc1a7721934a508e3ce97212
For "Illusion-v2.5.alpha-UNOFFICIAL-n8000.zip" the MD5 Sum is: 7789f71ca54647b43c352837702795a3
Now as for a hashing program, if you are on Windows, I would suggest a program called HashTab. http://implbits.com/
It puts the hashing into a tab so you can just right click the file, click Properties, and then "File Hashes"
So for the next thing that you need to do to make sure everything is good, is to check the MD5 sum of the file you download (unmodified) and make sure it is a good download. If all of that is good, then something else is going off.
I will note that right now I'm running the n8000 version on my n8013. Yes there are reasons I do that, even though the GSM hardware isn't in place. But using the n8000 version makes use of VoIP phones much easier.
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Wow, thank you sir. No one has ever explained it to me like you did. I honestly appreciate it. I have a PC running windows 7 and I also have an iMac for my music. Not saying I completely understand how to do what your telling me but it puts in to a much greater perspective and for that, thank you. I know something is going wrong. This isn't my first rodeo but I definitely don't know how to change stuff around or dissect it yet. I started rooting and modifying about a year ago. Im a tech so in interests me. But I don't all that much time to dissect yet or understand what your saying exactly. I guess I just need a good download. Maybe I'll try the N8000 version instead. I don't care about the GPS and I use VOIP a lot more than I would GPS. I'll try that I guess. But thank you for the great response and for taking a moment to help a fellow androidian out.
Thought:
Could it be that im downloading the rom to my iMac, transferring to my pc via flash drive thats corrupting it somehow? I dont have hemidal or samsung drivers on my imac but it seems to download the files faster thats why im doing that. But when it finishes its a folder not a .zip so I transfer it to my pc and compress it with 7zip.
I think other people are getting the same error tho as well so maybe not..
RussellEstridge25 said:
Wow, thank you sir. No one has ever explained it to me like you did. I honestly appreciate it. I have a PC running windows 7 and I also have an iMac for my music. Not saying I completely understand how to do what your telling me but it puts in to a much greater perspective and for that, thank you. I know something is going wrong. This isn't my first rodeo but I definitely don't know how to change stuff around or dissect it yet. I started rooting and modifying about a year ago. Im a tech so in interests me. But I don't all that much time to dissect yet or understand what your saying exactly. I guess I just need a good download. Maybe I'll try the N8000 version instead. I don't care about the GPS and I use VOIP a lot more than I would GPS. I'll try that I guess. But thank you for the great response and for taking a moment to help a fellow androidian out.
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Well to start, would be to download the Hashtab program and install it. That gives you easy access to the MD5 sums that you'll need so you can verify downloads.
Now on your Mac, I can only tell you how to do it from the command line. Open up a terminal window and type in without the quotes "md5 filename" replacing filename with the file you want the MD5 sum for.
Hashtab is a nice user friendly version, but it is a 3rd party program. Some people don't like those. So your choice there.
I can also tell you of the only real problem I have had so far with the Illusion Rom. Bluetooth Tethering doesn't work. Now what I mean by this is using Bluetooth on a Cell Phone to give Data to the Note is problematic. DHCP doesn't work til launched manually, and DNS servers don't work. So as long as you don't use Bluetooth Tethering for your Note you'll be fine. But if you use Bluetooth tethering ( a small group of people I know) might not want to upgrade quite yet.
RussellEstridge25 said:
Could it be that im downloading the rom to my iMac, transferring to my pc via flash drive thats corrupting it somehow? I dont have hemidal or samsung drivers on my imac but it seems to download the files faster thats why im doing that. But when it finishes its a folder not a .zip so I transfer it to my pc and compress it with 7zip.
I think other people are getting the same error tho as well so maybe not..
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Now this explains the entire problem... Your Mac is unzipping the file, and probably destroying some of the symbolic links. Rezipping it still leaves the broken links and causes problems. I don't remember how to tell OSX (Mac) not to auto unzip files. But you'll need to do that or download it on your PC.
Niscandia said:
Well to start, would be to download the Hashtab program and install it. That gives you easy access to the MD5 sums that you'll need so you can verify downloads.
Now on your Mac, I can only tell you how to do it from the command line. Open up a terminal window and type in without the quotes "md5 filename" replacing filename with the file you want the MD5 sum for.
Hashtab is a nice user friendly version, but it is a 3rd party program. Some people don't like those. So your choice there.
I can also tell you of the only real problem I have had so far with the Illusion Rom. Bluetooth Tethering doesn't work. Now what I mean by this is using Bluetooth on a Cell Phone to give Data to the Note is problematic. DHCP doesn't work til launched manually, and DNS servers don't work. So as long as you don't use Bluetooth Tethering for your Note you'll be fine. But if you use Bluetooth tethering ( a small group of people I know) might not want to upgrade quite yet.
Now this explains the entire problem... Your Mac is unzipping the file, and probably destroying some of the symbolic links. Rezipping it still leaves the broken links and causes problems. I don't remember how to tell OSX (Mac) not to auto unzip files. But you'll need to do that or download it on your PC.
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Dont you mean how to tell a mac how to autozip the files? But again thank you. That helps a lot.
RussellEstridge25 said:
Dont you mean how to tell a mac how to autozip the files? But again thank you. That helps a lot.
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From how it sounds your Mac is auto-unzipping. You want the Mac to leave the downloaded zip file & leave it alone. Not to unzip & rezip it up. That is what is causing trouble, the unzipping and rezipping more then likely. So disable the "expand archives". Doing a quick search try reading up on it here to get Safari to behave. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1483114?start=0&tstart=0
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From how it sounds your Mac is auto-unzipping. You want the Mac to leave the downloaded zip file & leave it alone. Not to unzip & rezip it up. That is what is causing trouble, the unzipping and rezipping more then likely. So disable the "expand archives". Doing a quick search try reading up on it here to get Safari to behave. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1483114?start=0&tstart=0
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Thank you thank you thank you. You answered me exactly the way I needed to hear it. :good:
RussellEstridge25 said:
Thank you thank you thank you. You answered me exactly the way I needed to hear it. :good:
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Just needed that key piece of info. That you where rezipping the file after using your Mac to download it.
Hope it installs this time around. But I would suggest learning how to check the MD5 sums as well. Doesn't hurt to be careful.
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Just needed that key piece of info. That you where rezipping the file after using your Mac to download it.
Hope it installs this time around. But I would suggest learning how to check the MD5 sums as well. Doesn't hurt to be careful.
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I completely agree. And I plan to. Didnt know it would be that easy. Again thanks man. But you completely helped me understand. I love learning about this when there is someone willing to teach.
I just downloaded the rom on my pc and its doing what it was before. I try putting the zip file in to my internal sd on my tablet and it says "CAN NOT COPY ITEM, The device has either stopped responding or has been disconnected"
It has not I can assure you. I've tried rebooting the tablet and pc when this happened before and still with no avail. I can copy other files to my tablet no problem. I've never ran into this before.
I cant even open the zip file or extract it to my desktop right now. Seriously, what the hell.
says windows cant open it cause the file is invalid. Must be that MD5 thing your tellin me to do. So now That im doing it on my windows pc should I install that program you mentioned?
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I just downloaded the rom on my pc and its doing what it was before. I try putting the zip file in to my internal sd on my tablet and it says "CAN NOT COPY ITEM, The device has either stopped responding or has been disconnected"
It has not I can assure you. I've tried rebooting the tablet and pc when this happened before and still with no avail. I can copy other files to my tablet no problem. I've never ran into this before.
I cant even open the zip file or extract it to my desktop right now. Seriously, what the hell.
says windows cant open it cause the file is invalid. Must be that MD5 thing your tellin me to do. So now That im doing it on my windows pc should I install that program you mentioned?
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I've had that problem before with windows. Not sure exactly what causes it, my guess is some data on the usb connection is causing it. Wrong driver or something.
When it happens changing USB ports, sometimes helps. Or you can use ADB to copy the file over. Not sure if you have used ADB before or not. The third way is to pull the Micro SD card out of your Note, and use an adapter (SD to USB) to put the file directly onto it from windows.
Only options I can think of off the top of my head for that problem. But it is one I've seen before.
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I've had that problem before with windows. Not sure exactly what causes it, my guess is some data on the usb connection is causing it. Wrong driver or something.
When it happens changing USB ports, sometimes helps. Or you can use ADB to copy the file over. Not sure if you have used ADB before or not. The third way is to pull the Micro SD card out of your Note, and use an adapter (SD to USB) to put the file directly onto it from windows.
Only options I can think of off the top of my head for that problem. But it is one I've seen before.
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Great ideas! I can try the sd one tomorrow. Day 3 lol. Wish Me luck
I may have missed this part, so I apologize. Is there any reason you can't just download it directly from the tablet, saving it to the sd card? It would assuredly cut down on the headache and potential file corruption during transfer between devices.
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I may have missed this part, so I apologize. Is there any reason you can't just download it directly from the tablet, saving it to the sd card? It would assuredly cut down on the headache and potential file corruption during transfer between devices.
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Already got cm10.3 up and running. The developer gave me a nightly build that had all the files taken out already. Had to download it twice but got it after putting it on my internal memory. Thank you for your help. The note 10.1 has a good community of people.
I managed to pull some files together including the .pit file from my now working tablet and make a fully working 4 file firmware and combo (all in one) firmware that CAN be flashed with Odin. I have tested it on my device and it does work. Since I know people are searching EVERYWHERE for this, I have released a download link for these files below.
Please, feel free to re-post this anywhere, just be sure to credit me.
DISCLAIMER (Obviously): I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR DEVICE AFTER FLASHING. KEEP IN MIND THAT ANYTHING CAN GO WRONG, EVEN IF YOU'RE FLASHING FIRMWARE THAT IS MADE FOR YOUR DEVICE. THE FIRMWARE AVAILABLE BELOW HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED, ENGINEERED, OR EDITED IN ANY WAY TO CHANGE THE FUNCTIONALITY OF YOUR DEVICE. IF YOUR DEVICE BRICKS AFTER FLASHING, IT'S ALL ON YOU.
Flashing instructions:
But first, the requirements:
1) SM-T337A, Obviously, but seriously, I can't stress how important it is that you check that your model number is matched with the model number in this thread before flashing anything.
2) A Windows pc (NOT A VIRTUAL MACHINE! Using a VM to flash your device has a high chance to hard-brick your tab, and make sure your computer is running Windows XP or newer.)
3) Your device's USB transfer/charging cable
4) A Brain (Obviously)
Now then, the actual steps (4 File Firmware):
1) Boot your tab into download mode (Shut the device down completely, then hold down the power, volume down, and home button at the same time until a warning message appears)
2) Download and open Odin on your pc
3) Grab the USB charging cable and plug your tab into your pc
4) If Odin does not show your device in the list (It will display an "Added" message if the device is detected) download the Samsung USB Drivers for Mobile Phones and install it to your pc. You may need to/and it is recommended to restart your computer after installing the drivers.
5) Extract the zip file you downloaded containing the firmware to your desktop or a memorable place on your computer.
6) If you wish to wipe your data and start from scratch, click on the 'PIT' tab and select the .pit file in the extracted folder. Then, click the 'OPTIONS' tab and select 'Re-Partition' and 'NAND Erase All'.
7) Insert the firmware files into Odin. Within Odin, for instance, Click on the 'BL' button, which is where the bootloader file goes. Select the extracted package that has 'BL' at the beginning, and vice versa.
Example:
BL: *directory*/BL_T337AUCU2BOH4...
AP: *directory*/AP_T337AUCU2BOH4...
CP: *directory*/CP_T337AUCU2BOH4...
CSC: *directory*/CSC_ ATT_T337AUCU2BOH4...
8) Once done, verify that you have correctly done all the steps above, click 'Start' in Odin and wait for Odin to output a "PASS" message before unplugging anything.
9) If you wish to flash the firmware, but keep your data, make sure that there is no .pit file in Odin, make sure that 'Re-Partition' and 'NAND Erase All' are unchecked, and make sure that there is no file inserted under the 'CSC' row.
Tutorial (Combo Firmware)
1) Boot your tab into download mode (Shut the device down completely, then hold down the power, volume down, and home button at the same time until a warning message appears)
2) Download and open Odin on your pc
3) Grab the USB charging cable and plug your tab into your pc
4) If Odin does not show your device in the list (It will display an "Added" message if the device is detected) download the Samsung USB Drivers for Mobile Phones and install it to your pc. You may need to/and it is recommended to restart your computer after installing the drivers.
5) Extract the zip file you downloaded containing the firmware to your desktop or a memorable place on your computer.
6) Within Odin, Select 'AP' and browse to the directory where you extracted the firmware, and select the .tar package in the directory. There should be nothing else under the other tabs, only 'AP' should have a firmware package in it.
7) Flashing this package (unless you perform the "Developers Tip" at the end of this thread) will wipe all of your data, so be sure that the proper .pit file that came with the firmware package is selected under the 'PIT' tab in Odin and make sure that 'Re-Partition' and 'NAND Erase All' are checked in Odin to ensure a complete wipe of all personal data on the device. If you perform the developers tip at the end of the thread, simply insert the new package you created under 'AP', make sure there is no .pit file under the PIT slot, and make sure that 'Re-Partition' and 'NAND Erase All' are unchecked in Odin.
8) Once done, verify that everything is set and ready-to-go, then click 'Start' and wait for Odin to output a "PASS" message before unplugging anything.
9) Enjoy!
WARNING: If you are seeing sites that charge you money for the files, DO NOT BUY IT. They are scams and I HIGHLY SUGGEST AVOIDING THESE SITES. I didn't have to buy anything. If you do buy the firmware from these scam sites, and your device becomes bricked or messed up in some way, don't say I didn't warn you.
4 File Firmware Download: https://mega.nz/#!n8Q3VIIS!OComhygeI5SL5R6n0EXEfiYMBtVn_aOAIcUuLgmYs-k
Combo Firmware Download: https://mega.nz/#!69oEwbBR!vBtHQnrdwAfdZB3iPeGb99Yp7W79efTQr7t6FZXrzIo
Odin 3.12 Download: https://mega.nz/#!KsZiHKTb!aEHdQgO7JAQeUwdJWqS0xoR3lyJH4ieJ6qTbVKce8Zk
If the link doesn't work or goes down for some reason or if you were confused by my instructions in any way, please let me know.
Developers Tip: If you want to flash firmware without wiping your data, make sure there is no pit file selected under the PIT tab in Odin, then extract your firmware package (extract everything into a separate folder for combo firmware, extract the CSC package for 4 file downloads) and remove cache.img.ext4 then repack as a .tar file. Applies to both combo and 4 file firmware packages. In 4 file packages, cache.img.ext4 is in the CSC file. However, in some cases this may put your device in a bootloop. If you wish to do this on an older device and the cache file doesn't have the .ext4 extension at the end, don't worry, it'll work the same way.
Now that you have the firmware, WHY NOT ROOT IT? Check out my thread on how to do so here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/root-how-to-root-sm-t337a-supersu-t3553848
Cheers!
Does anyone know the process for extracting the files like this from an OTA update? I have some files I would like to extract from another OTA. Thank you
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dkmac said:
Does anyone know the process for extracting the files like this from an OTA update? I have some files I would like to extract from another OTA. Thank you
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I'll be honest and say its not easy. Making this firmware took me about 3 months. OTA update files are very different from actual Odin firmware files. If you want to extract the files from an OTA update, I just used 7Zip and went from there.
Lollipop 5.1.1 Root for SM-T337A
@KingOfTheNet - Great stuff. There are definitely some shady sites out there offering firmware for the T337A so thank you.
Not to be greedy but any recommendations on rooting 5.1.1 on SM-T337A. I am trying to remove all of the Samsung and AT&T bloatware and get my Tab 4 running lean and mean. I am pretty sure I went with your firmware - my build number is listed as LMY47X.T337AUC2BOH4.
Appreciate the support.
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@KingOfTheNet - Great stuff. There are definitely some shady sites out there offering firmware for the T337A so thank you.
Not to be greedy but any recommendations on rooting 5.1.1 on SM-T337A. I am trying to remove all of the Samsung and AT&T bloatware and get my Tab 4 running lean and mean. I am pretty sure I went with your firmware - my build number is listed as LMY47X.T337AUC2BOH4.
Appreciate the support.
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Your welcome bro, happy to help! I have actually rooted my tab with SuperSU, fully working. The only thing is its temporary, and I avoid rebooting or shutting the device down at all because it's a system-less SuperSU (meaning temporary). I'll make a thread on how to achieve root on this tab later tomorrow when I get home from work, unless someone replies to this before I do (It's late where I'm at).
Cheers!
18Echo said:
@KingOfTheNet - Great stuff. There are definitely some shady sites out there offering firmware for the T337A so thank you.
Not to be greedy but any recommendations on rooting 5.1.1 on SM-T337A. I am trying to remove all of the Samsung and AT&T bloatware and get my Tab 4 running lean and mean. I am pretty sure I went with your firmware - my build number is listed as LMY47X.T337AUC2BOH4.
Appreciate the support.
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Just made a thread for it here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/root-how-to-root-sm-t337a-supersu-t3553848
Cheers!
Hello! ... First of all, thank you for all your hard work! But unfortunately that firmware does not seem to work for me. I'm a little newbie, so I'd appreciate if someone could explain the steps to follow specifically with Odin, as a tutorial or something ... so that I can distinguish what I'm doing wrong.
I uploaded a short video so you can see what I mean... If you could take the time to watch it and tell me what I'm doing wrong, that would be awesome.
Here it is: youtu.be/9JsLVJ-xHMA (I cannot post direct link since I'm new user)
I've downloaded some files with name ATT_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4.zip (1.19gb) put by poorusernamebychoice and their tar.md5 file is gone 404.
Now i need some help here, this zip contains:
AP_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
BL_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
CP_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
CSC_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
MILLETLTE_USA_ATT.pit
This is big file so now I'm stuck what to do or i start a fresh download from above links.
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Hello! ... First of all, thank you for all your hard work! But unfortunately that firmware does not seem to work for me. I'm a little newbie, so I'd appreciate if someone could explain the steps to follow specifically with Odin, as a tutorial or something ... so that I can distinguish what I'm doing wrong.
I uploaded a short video so you can see what I mean... If you could take the time to watch it and tell me what I'm doing wrong, that would be awesome.
Here it is: youtu.be/9JsLVJ-xHMA (I cannot post direct link since I'm new user)
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Sorry for the late responce, my internet has been down for a while now (2 weeks). I'll watch the video later today and edit this post with an explainatio n.
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I've downloaded some files with name ATT_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4.zip (1.19gb) put by poorusernamebychoice and their tar.md5 file is gone 404.
Now i need some help here, this zip contains:
AP_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
BL_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
CP_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
CSC_T337AUCU2BOH4_T337AATT2BOH4_HOME.tar
MILLETLTE_USA_ATT.pit
This is big file so now I'm stuck what to do or i start a fresh download from above links.
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Do you mean you need to re-download the files or you need help with flashing them? Dl links are at the middle of the thread.
KingOfTheNet said:
Do you mean you need to re-download the files or you need help with flashing them? Dl links are at the middle of the thread.
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I hve these files i wrote above. So if they're working, i just need procedure
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_SAM11_ said:
I hve these files i wrote above. So if they're working, i just need procedure
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It's actually very easy, that's why I didn't put any instructions in the thread, I just assumed people knew how to do it by now. But I'm happy to provide instructions to those people who don't know how. Instead of posting said instructions right here, I'll update the thread with instructions.
Cheers!
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It's actually very easy, that's why I didn't put any instructions in the thread, I just assumed people knew how to do it by now. But I'm happy to provide instructions to those people who don't know how. Instead of posting said instructions right here, I'll update the thread with instructions.
Cheers!
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That means alot after my last reply, i had been trying to flash with odin but i dnt kno why tablet isn't connecting laptop while other phones are. Not evn on media mode. So I'm downloading ota update.zip
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That means alot after my last reply, i had been trying to flash with odin but i dnt kno why tablet isn't connecting laptop while other phones are. Not evn on media mode. So I'm downloading ota update.zip
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This might take me a while, I can't edit the thread (kinda odd). I've gotta talk to admin about it but I'll try to get instructions up for ya asap (unless someone replies to you with instructions before I do).
Update: I managed updating to 5.1.1 update. Now i just need January update and root the device. I just need January zip update ota if u can manage me getting that please
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Update: I managed updating to 5.1.1 update. Now i just need January update and root the device. I just need January zip update ota if u can manage me getting that please
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I believe I have the file stored somewhere on my hard drive, I'll look and pm you a link if I can find it.
Cheers!
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I believe I have the file stored somewhere on my hard drive, I'll look and pm you a link if I can find it.
Cheers!
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Sure Thanks for much help
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Guys no lollipop update for tab4 t230 ?
tab4map4 said:
Guys no lollipop update for tab4 t230 ?
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No, this thread is for the Tab 4 8.0 AT&T. Please make sure you consult the relevant forums for your device model as doing anything meant to be done on different devices can be catastrophic.
Cheers!
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Sure Thanks for much help
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Finally got the instructions up. You can check the very beginning of the thread for instructions on flashing. Just remember, I will not be held responsible if your device is bricked after the matter.
Cheers!