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Hi guys.
My phone has been having major signal issues, no signal or emergency calls only next to an exact same phone that has no problem. Talking to my provider, it appears to be the phone and I need to send it back for repair. Problem is, I have a different firmware on there. I obviously need to get it back to the stock optus rom it came with. I know computers and stuff, but im a bit lost in this area. I've done a lot of searching on here but can't seem to find a specific resolve to this issue.
I'll try and sum it up.
Currently running Litening Rom 5, which i flashed with odin. I found on here the link for the original optus branded rom (GT-I9100_OPS_I9100XWKE7_I9100XXKE4_I9100OPSKE4) but after downloading it I'm more lost. The 7zip file had the following files in it:
boot.bin, cache.img, factoryfs.img, hidden.img, modem.bin, param.lfs, sbl.bin and zimage.
I have no idea what to do with these. I've also read that CWM is another possible way to do all this. My rom has it so that might be possible. I'm not fussed about keeping any files, I was gonna do a factory reset before I send it away anyway. I wanna completely wipe my phone and get it back to exactly how it was, so when optus look at it, its how they sent it to me, especially with no yellow triangle on boot.
What should I do with these files? The other option I have is if I can get the rom dumped off a friends optus phone and simply put it onto mine. I know 2 friends with them, can I plug their phone into my PC and use the dump button in odin, or will I get the same files?
Other question I have are:
1) Will Optus know what version of the firmware came on the phone (XXKE7 or whatever) and therefore realise a possible older version is on there, causing suspicion?
2) Is it possible that custom firmwares can screw up my reception? Friends are running stock and they have no issue, though saying that, its still not as good signal as a Nokia.
If you've read this far, thank you very much, I really appreciate it. I'm just so lost, freaking out a bit, going a bit insane with the phone constantly not having signal and just low on time to sort it out. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
Hi.
First off, if you're already down to the .bin and .img files, you extracted too much.
The archive you downloaded should contain a .tar file - DO NOT extract this one! You need the .tar as .tar.
Then download an App called "Odin" (likely to be found in the very same thread where you found the firmware) and use that one to flash the .tar onto the phone.
Instructions for that are also in the thread where you found the firmware.
That should already solve most of your hazzle.
If I'm not mistaken, flashing your phone's kernel would case
Cause the binary flash counter to clock. And the phone does keep a record of how many custom kernels you have been through. So I would say if they wanted to know, they would be able to find out.
In that case, spend the 5 to 10 bucks on eBay for the USB jig that resets the counter.
I have one too, "works nicely" is an understatement
HellcatDroid:
The one file I downloaded was a 7zip compressed exe. When I extracted that, I got the listed files, there was never a .tar file.
I had no idea about the kernel flash counter, but it sounds like it could be an issue. I saw those USB jigs, but though they were just a way to get into downloading mode if you'd somehow screwed up the normal way. Is that all they do, or much more?
TroyX87 said:
HellcatDroid:
The one file I downloaded was a 7zip compressed exe. When I extracted that, I got the listed files, there was never a .tar file.
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You're doing it wrong.
Intratech said:
You're doing it wrong.
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You know what would be awesome? If you explained why. I have no idea why I'm doing it wrong. Did I download the wrong file? (didn't have many options). Or would it be better to get a dump from a friends phone that has the desired rom/kernel?
How do I know why you're doing it wrong? The files are self extracting, all you need to do is double click it and point to when you want the included tarball extracted. You will then have a single tarball which includes everything in a single package. This has all been covered in the tutorial.
The file was a compressed exe, I dont think loading it on as a rom would have worked. Though when I extracted that (self extracting exe), I ended up with all the seperate files, there was never a .tar.
Is it safe to simply put those files into a .tar file with winrar? Is that all it is? Or will I risk bricking my phone? I had a look in the tutorials but couldn't see anything about it.
Thanks
TroyX87 said:
The file was a compressed exe, I dont think loading it on as a rom would have worked. Though when I extracted that (self extracting exe), I ended up with all the seperate files, there was never a .tar.
Is it safe to simply put those files into a .tar file with winrar? Is that all it is? Or will I risk bricking my phone? I had a look in the tutorials but couldn't see anything about it.
Thanks
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Where did you get the file from? Optus firmwares are in the carrier branded firmware thread in the dev forum so you can download a copy from there.
I grabbed the exe from your other thread, it had 5 different links and only 1 worked at the time.
But you know the worst part? I just figured it out. The exe extracted a .tar file, but in my rushing and stressed-ness, i didn't realise that was the one, it was a winrar file so i just thought it was compressed or something, like a zip.
My bad. I wont be flashing just yet, gonna replace my sim card first. I got used to the idea of wiping my phone and starting again, but now I realised how annoying that would be. Bought a USB jig too, just in case.
Appreciate your help, sorrying for being a n00b!
Hello there,
I was so eager to try to get ICS on my SGH-i777 and now i screw up trying to get back to normal.
This was the forum i used to screw myself over (Here)
I used this guide to try to recover everything back to normal (Here)
Still doesn't work. I booted past the official Samsung logo and now I reached "Kernel Panic Upload Mode" [RST_STAT = 0x20000000]
Can anyone help me out?
Lol. Idk how you can even do that.
that is why there are 100+ posts telling you not to do it. follow the guides or get a new phone.
What guide do you suggest?
Can you get in download mode?.
One time at football camp, I put my shoulder pads in my arse.
@TOA Duck: Yes I can. I tried using the
"Entropy512's Return/Unbrick to Stock, Kernel + Rooted System Package with Modem using Odin3 One-Click" too.
The tools you need should all be in the Download Repository.
I'm not sure which parts you will need to flash. If you need to flash bootloaders or the param.lfs, make sure you know exactly what you are doing first. There is risk of a hard brick that would take professional help to recover from.
You might start your research with this thread. If you are at all unsure of what to do, ask questions before you try something.
After searching around in the forum, I have a specific question I cannot find the answer to.
I am presently on the overcome 2.2.0 Rom (P7510, XWKL1). The result of this is that, of course, it cannot be updated through KIES.
My Kies downloaded a file for upgrading my 7510, which can be found on the harddisk, and is XWKL1 stock for my Dutch region (PHN). The Overcome Rom is XAB.
In preparation for ICS (stock, coming in the next two months I hope), I would like to go back to the stock XWKL1 for PHN.
I am stuck as to the procedure though:
1) restocking with the overcome restocking will not be PHN as well, so Kies will not upgrade for PHN
2) I have found the firmware upgrade file on my harddisk, but is has no extension and therefor I do not know how to install this over overcome 2.2.0. How do I turn this file into something I can flash?
Who can give me the precise instructions here?
Hi I'm also looking for a long time to a Dutch ROM PHN csc
You'll have to use Odin and a stock firmware from samfirmware.com
You also have the flashing guide on the same site
I installed the ROM via odin but in none of the stock ROMs is the Dutch csc present.
** Bumping this **
As I have note been able to sort out what I wanted, I'll try again with this bump.
Specifically tryin to find the answer to question 2 in my OP:
2) I have found the firmware upgrade file on my harddisk, but is has no extension and therefor I do not know how to install this over overcome 2.2.0. How do I turn this file into something I can flash?
Have searched again in the forums but did not find the answer.
All files have some sort of extension. At least in my experience. It may not show but it's still got a file type/extension. On a windows machine find the file and right click on it and choose properties. It should show xxxxx.yyy where yyy is the file type/extension. Post what it is and someone will let you know what to use it with.
This is my best suggestion.
Sent from my GT-P7510 using one stinky finger.
The file really has no extension. I have showing the extensions turned on in windows, so it would show if it had one. The filename is: XWKL1PHNKK1XWKL1XWKL1 and giving it a .zip or .rar extension does not make it readable.
I'm at a loss then. I've never seen a file that didn't end with (dot)something. I'll look more into it and hopefully someone will help before it's lost.
Sorry I couldn't help.
If you see this it was sent using my GT-P7510.
When kies downloads a firmware it saves it in a file that only Kies can read, I would however suggest you just get it downloaded from sammobile site, as they have it there, you may need to register, but I do hope their file sharing issues are rectified and the links still work... Bloody SOPA.
You could however factory reset?
I could, but Sammobile does not have this firmware/CSC combination available for download. Do you know of someway to kickstart Kies into installing the firmware it has downloaded, so I can go back to a restoch and then force the install of this firmware?
Doodle said:
I could, but Sammobile does not have this firmware/CSC combination available for download. Do you know of someway to kickstart Kies into installing the firmware it has downloaded, so I can go back to a restoch and then force the install of this firmware?
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Well like I said, back then the original firmware files would consist of 3 different files, the Phone/PDA/CSC, you just need the PDA file, Apparently they've made it easier now by making sure all you need is the PDA file and just to flash that file via Odin in the *not so obvious * PDA slot, It now contains the CSC/Regional of the desired firmware and the modem.img
Misledz said:
When kies downloads a firmware it saves it in a file that only Kies can read
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Just a quick question, what is a Kies file format? Is it xxxx.yyy or just xxxx with yyy being a format or extention?
Or am I just completely ignorant on this?
If you can read this it was sent using my GT-P7510.
Benzoman said:
Just a quick question, what is a Kies file format? Is it xxxx.yyy or just xxxx with yyy being a format or extention?
Or am I just completely ignorant on this?
If you can read this it was sent using my GT-P7510.
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As far as I know the format is somewhat like xxxyyy it's just a dump file, I haven't gotten around to waste time and figure what app works best on opening/converting, and plus it's risky since if the normalboot.img doesn't get flashed you may end up with a brick but I'm pretty sure its in a md5 format or a tar atleast.
I'm having some troubles with Kies, and need help fixing it. I am trying to upgrade my S II to ICS through Kies, and am having no success. I eventually managed to get Kies to actually recognise my phone, but my problems didn't stop there.
Basically, it downloads the components and prepares okay, but when it comes to downloading the actual files, it reaches somewhere between 4 and 16 per cent completion before telling me "Failed to upgrade firmware - Error found in the downloaded file.Do you want to try downloading again?"
I have tried and tried and tried, but am clueless as to the cause. Google-Fu has returned some answers, none of which have worked.
Thank you for your time
I have the same problem... not found a solution yet.
Honestly ? If you want to save yourself grief & hours of fruitless searching/trying stuff out that doesn't work, flash the stock rom manually. These are usually available in Odin flashable form shortly after carriers push them to customers.
Obviously you run a very small risk of borking your phone with any flash, but as long as you follow instructions to the letter, you should be fine.
How/where to find them ?
Search the site starting with the Stickies (Samfirmware & AndroidFirmwares.net are good sources for stock roms; and there are others). I'm not about to regurgitate how to flash a stock rom via Odin when it's been posted here thousands of times before, plus reading the stickies is a good idea because they contain the 'basics' you really should know before you do anything to your phone.
Ultimately, you have to decide whether you want to do it the easy way & flash the rom via Odin but take on the risks associated with that, or whether you want to keep searching for another way to get Kies to do what you want.
I'm not going to advise you one way or the other, your decision entirely.
Ok everyone, this is an update from my post from a few months ago. If you didnt see it, I had accidentally bricked my Galaxy Mega while trying too root. I tried everything I could possibly think of. Im no expert, but I'm not a nooby either and I like to say that I know what I'm doing for the most part. So what I did was flash a sprint rom for the Mega. I did this based on a fix I did on a Galaxy S3 in the past. (Why I did this is too long of a story to get into here) Not trying to bash anyone who posted in my other thread, but there were alot of people saying that because I flashed rom that is not for US Cellular that I hard bricked the phone. I knew that they were wrong because I could still boot into recovery and download mode and I had been in this situation in the past. It is extremely difficult to "hard brick" a phone to where nothing can be recovered. So don't always believe the so called "experts" Anyway, the Sprint rom was no help. So I kinda gave up for a while. Today I thought I would give it another shot.
Ok, so what I did was flashed the stock 4.4.2 md5 file in Odin. This was my problem before. I couldnt find a stock US Cellular Rom.
Step 1. You need Odin 3.09 You can download it here http://odindownload.com/ (Make sure you download 3.09)
Step 2. Go to this thread: http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/topic/7085-r960-stock-442-rom-nf1-odin/ Download the stock rom and unzip it with a program like winrar or 7zip
Step 3 Flash with Odin (if you are not sure how to do that, there are plenty of tutorials on youtube, just be careful and make sure you know what you are doing)
Thats it guys. This fixed my problem. I am now working on finding a root for this device and will post it as soon as I find one.
Big thanks to http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/user/3187-bru-1-w4nje/ for uploading the file.
-Derrick-