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[GUIDE][I9500] Complete guide on installing and using 8GB/11GB PIT files

WARNING!
I'm not responsible for anything that happens to your device after using this guide
Use at your own risk!​
CREDITS to @lch920619x for the original guide, @aboodyaiman for teaching me how to convert the ROM in the first place. This small guide is simply a newer one with updated links and steps on converting ROMs to work with 11GB pit. I'll add images when I have time yay
You will need THIS PACKAGE for converting between 8GB and 11GB pits, THIS PACKAGE for converting the ROMs you want to work with 11GB pit.
If you haven't download Odin yet then here is ODIN 3.12.3 ( you will need it to convert PIT between 8GB & 11GB
Installing the PIT files
1. Download the PIT Package
2. Flash pit your desired pit (PIT)
<8GB.pit to convert to the standard 8GB data partion - RECOMMENDED>
<11GB.pit to convert to the 11GB data partition>
3. Flash CF-Auto-Root (AP)
4. Wipe Cache & Data in stock recovery.
5. Flash modem (AP)
6. Flash param.bin (CP)
7. Flash custom recovery (AP)
8. Format all partitions using TWRP
9. Optional: Update to latest TWRP if you wish
Converting ROMs to work with 11GB pit
<Haven't test on Alberto's Lineage since I don't have the device anymore, REMEMBER that Alberto said he is NOT supporting 11GB pit for now>
1. Head to Python website, download and install Python
2. Download ROM CONVERT PACKAGE and extract it anywhere
3. Extract File context, system.new.dat and system.transfer.list from the ROM zip you want to convert in to where you extract the ROM CONVERT PACKAGE
4. Execute extractor and press 1, then press Enter three times
5. It will provide system folder when it's done
6. Extract boot.img, meta folder and file context from the original ROM zip again.
7. Replace updater-script with the one in the ROM COVERT PACKAGE
8. Add all to zip archive and flash your new 11GB pit compatible ROM

sry i am a newbee for packing and unpacking rom. I want to flash ALE95 n5 7.1. but since it doesnt supports 11gb pit. i am giving a try.
1. i downloaded and install python 2.x.x
2. now i am stuck at how to extract file context, system.new.dat, system.transfer.list from ALE95.
i googled much, i downloaded filecontext tools, system.extractor.win, rom convert package all. but how to use python and extract those files and repacking i duuno. i did bit of research in google also.. but need some guidance please

can you make video review about how to convert roms from 8 gb to 11gb

[Q] Can you mod ODIN-flasheable firmware?

Hi, I have this idea and can't seem to find how (if possible) to do it:
I got the stock firmware for my device and I'd like to mod the AP tar.md5 file so that I can either remove the stock recovery.img from it, or switch it with the TWRP img file? If I simply extract the files and repack them in a new tar file would it be flasheable in odin?

Insert ROM in PDA file

I have a problem. I am new in the domain of android customization and that is why I am testing.
I have a PDA file for my old GT-S6102 Galaxy Y, which contains the following files:
boot.img
param.lfs
Sbl.bin
system.img
userdata.img
I also downloaded a custom ROM from the internet called evo_x2.1 (evo_x2.1.zip) which contains the following files:
META-INF (folder)
system (folder)
installbusybox (file)
Normaly this file is supposed to be put on /sdcard and update the system partition only from recovery mode.
But I have a question: Can I edit my PDA file mentioned above by inserting this ROM in it? (so that when I flash this firmware with odin into my phone I will no longer have to update it with this ROM separately afterwards, manually)
I tried to create a system.img which contained the files included in the ROM file and replaced the system.img in the PDA file with the system.img I just created from the ROM file.But when I try to flash the PDA with Odin, it crashes while analyzing the file.
NOTE: there is no md5 hashsum at the end of the PDA so there is no problem concerning the integrity of the file.
Thank you, and any observations are welcomed.

ReznicencuBogdan said:
I have a problem. I am new in the domain of android customization and that is why I am testing. I have a PDA file for my old GT-S6102 Galaxy Y,........
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I don't have this device but, the following area of the forum is also specific to your device as well.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-y
With that guidance...
Your best bet is to post this question within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device and variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063534
Good Luck!
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ReznicencuBogdan said:
I have a problem. I am new in the domain of android customization and that is why I am testing.
I have a PDA file for my old GT-S6102 Galaxy Y, which contains the following files:
boot.img
param.lfs
Sbl.bin
system.img
userdata.img
I also downloaded a custom ROM from the internet called evo_x2.1 (evo_x2.1.zip) which contains the following files:
META-INF (folder)
system (folder)
installbusybox (file)
Normaly this file is supposed to be put on /sdcard and update the system partition only from recovery mode.
But I have a question: Can I edit my PDA file mentioned above by inserting this ROM in it? (so that when I flash this firmware with odin into my phone I will no longer have to update it with this ROM separately afterwards, manually)
I tried to create a system.img which contained the files included in the ROM file and replaced the system.img in the PDA file with the system.img I just created from the ROM file.But when I try to flash the PDA with Odin, it crashes while analyzing the file.
NOTE: there is no md5 hashsum at the end of the PDA so there is no problem concerning the integrity of the file.
Thank you, and any observations are welcomed.
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It doesn't quite work like that, you can create your own Odin flashable file(.tar.md5) containing the custom ROM, but it isn't as simple as just pasting the system.img into the .tar.md5.
Here are some threads for extracting Odin files and for creating your own .tar.md5 using the custom ROM file.
This thread is for correctly extracting the existing .tar.md5:
https://www.rwilco12.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=74
This thread is for creating your own Odin flashable .tar or .tar.md5:
https://www.rwilco12.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=92
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how to flash these

So yeah...
I've downloaded a full dump files for my firmware on my tablet.
After i've downloaded the files, i'd extracted it and .IMGs files
were extracted. These were: backup.img, boot.img, cache.img
kernel.img, kapanic.img, metadata.img, misc.img, recovery.img,
system.img, userdata.img and loader bins. How could i flash these
files for my tablet to work again since a firmware needed to
flash on it. Please tell me how or which should i do or which
tool should i use. I need it asap :crying:

Problems unzipping Omni Rom for Moto G8 Stylus

Trying to flash the Omni Rom for my Moto Stylus. When I unzip the folder I do not see,
boot.img, system.img, product.img, vbmeta.img ? What I get is a folder with Meta-INF, care_map.bp, payload.bin, payload properties.txt. Says folder is unziped ? Unziped with a couple different programs, always the same.

Look inside here:
Extract Android OTA Payload.bin File using Payload Dumper Tool
Learn how to dump and extract Android OTA Payload.bin file to get the boot.img (for rooting with Magisk), vendor.img, and other other partition images.
www.thecustomdroid.com

Thanks, will check it out.