[Q] Heimdall - Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I can't get heimdall on mac to detect my phone. How do I use it?

AuroEdge said:
I can't get heimdall on mac to detect my phone. How do I use it?
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I don't have expierence with a mac but it should work pretty much the same as on windows, it does on linux. so go here, it's a walk-through that will tell you all you need to know.

AuroEdge said:
I can't get heimdall on mac to detect my phone. How do I use it?
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The best way I have seen to fix this is this,
1 stand up
2 pick up Mac
3 walk to your garage
4 found a hammer
5 beat the living hell out of your Mac
6 go to the store and get anything with windows on (vista will even be ok as its an upgrade for you)
7 download Odin and profit
Nah just messing with you man
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I asked a similar question about a week ago.

eulipion2 said:
I asked a similar question about a week ago.
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See post 3 for help

I have read it doesn't work because my fascinate doesn't have a proper (secondary) bootloader. How/where do I remedy this?

Just as a note for all, the official Heimdall thread on xda is not a good place to ask questions about it. I asked a very straight forward question which I do not think has already been answered in the thread. Not a single reply... not even a troll!

Well, it's hard to help you when you fail to provide details.
Start with this thread for how to use heimdall: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1026746
Tell us what you did that caused the issue. Then let us know if you can get into download mode on the phone. Also, what package are you trying to use to restore? You need a FULL Odin package like EB01 if your secondary boot-loader is indeed missing.

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[Q] rooting the note

Planning on picking up a note next week, I've looked at the dev page for root instructions but I can't really make heads or tails of them and all of the videos I view seems to be the international version. Can anyone confirm of root or is is a work in progress and I should just wait.
It works via odin and is really easy
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nash2000 said:
Planning on picking up a note next week, I've looked at the dev page for root instructions but I can't really make heads or tails of them and all of the videos I view seems to be the international version. Can anyone confirm of root or is is a work in progress and I should just wait.
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Just rooted mine using the steps from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504218
Coming from a Dell Streak this was a whole different process but it was really easy.
Now, seems the rooting/unrooting of the European version does not makes your rom count go up (please excuse my lack of proper terminology) therefore you can return your phone to stock (ex. for a warranty claim) without Samsung knowing you have mess with the rom. Is that the same for this version and if not is that in the works? How about unrooting the phone?
Thanks.
I have yet to hear one single actual case where Samsung denied a hardware claim because of the counter. People are going root counter crazy around here. C'MON ITS XDA! This is why we are all here, right??
jpeg42 said:
I have yet to hear one single actual case where Samsung denied a hardware claim because of the counter. People are going root counter crazy around here. C'MON ITS XDA! This is why we are all here, right??
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I guess I have to apologize for asking a question in a developer forum... I thought I had a valid question and I asked it. Dont know what bein in XDA has to do with the question.
Ciao.
wrightc88 said:
Just rooted mine using the steps from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504218
Coming from a Dell Streak this was a whole different process but it was really easy.
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Ok, i've downloaded Odin from the link but were is the tar file that we input into the pda box? I don't have a note yet...im just trying to get my facts straight before i get my note. odin opens fine and when i click the pda box i see just a bunch of crap thats on my pc but i don't see the supplied tar file?
nash2000 said:
Ok, i've downloaded Odin from the link but were is the tar file that we input into the pda box? I don't have a note yet...im just trying to get my facts straight before i get my note. odin opens fine and when i click the pda box i see just a bunch of crap thats on my pc but i don't see the supplied tar file?
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You have to download the file. There are links to everything you need in Da_G's root threads in the dev section. Download, extract, then browse to the file via Odin, just like you tried above.
Edit: Actually with this one you don't even need to extract it. Its already a .tar file.
Synner12 said:
You have to download the file. There are links to everything you need in Da_G's root threads in the dev section. Download, extract, then browse to the file via Odin, just like you tried above.
Edit: Actually with this one you don't even need to extract it. Its already a .tar file.
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I think I figured it out, for some reason I downloaded 2 Odin's and one of them I must not hav downloaded tgr tar file.

[Q] Rooting Galaxy S2

Hi
I'm sure you get this a lot, but I really suck at this. Its my third week surfing these forums and I still can't put a step by step guide in my head on how to root it. A lot of the phrases are out of my understanding, so I'm going to ask and hope someone replies
Here's what I got : Samsung Galaxy S II GT-I9100. Android 4.0.3 , Kernel 3.0.15-I9100XXLPS-CL294511, Build number IML74K.XXLPS
The question is this : Can I root it with 1 click? Truly, without searching for some drivers and stuff I'm not sure I'll find.
Please be aware that I really suck at this, and that I'm basically rooting my phone for Market Enabler and to remove that thing that pops when you double tap center key, the voice command thing, drives me nuts.
Thank you and have a great day!
Loldawg said:
Hi
I'm sure you get this a lot, but I really suck at this. Its my third week surfing these forums and I still can't put a step by step guide in my head on how to root it. A lot of the phrases are out of my understanding, so I'm going to ask and hope someone replies
Here's what I got : Samsung Galaxy S II GT-I9100. Android 4.0.3 , Kernel 3.0.15-I9100XXLPS-CL294511, Build number IML74K.XXLPS
The question is this : Can I root it with 1 click? Truly, without searching for some drivers and stuff I'm not sure I'll find.
Please be aware that I really suck at this, and that I'm basically rooting my phone for Market Enabler and to remove that thing that pops when you double tap center key, the voice command thing, drives me nuts.
Thank you and have a great day!
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Use the XX_OXA_LPS CF-Root kernel to root. (find it by doing a "find on page" on the thread) Follow the instructions in post 1.
You will need Kies installed, but not running, for drivers. (or the standalone Samsung USB drivers) Both or either can be found easily with a Google search.
Hey,
Thank you for your quick reply! I do have Kies, as it came on the phones SD card
I will give this a go right now, thank you again for saving me moar weeks of search <3
Loldawg said:
Hey,
Thank you for your quick reply! I do have Kies, as it came on the phones SD card
I will give this a go right now, thank you again for saving me moar weeks of search <3
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?? Your phone's SD card?
You know I meant Kies to be installed on your PC, right?
Hey,
Yeah I know. When I purchased the phone I found Kies installation on the SD card, and installed it on the PC. Was the same with Desire HD, I found HTC Sync installation on the SD card. I thought it was normal
Hi, try this: http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-newworks-on-all-galaxy-s2-variants/
This worked for me and is explained step by step...
geertmeersman said:
Hi, try this: http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-newworks-on-all-galaxy-s2-variants/
This worked for me and is explained step by step...
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That method does not work for newer releases of 2.3.6 or higher. That includes ICS. Which the OP is on. So it would not work for him.
Just flash in PDA of Odin the cf-root kernel of your firmware
M90 said:
Just flash in PDA of Odin the cf-root kernel of your firmware
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I know you meant well, but this is exactly what I told him to do in post 2.
ctomgee said:
I know you meant well, but this is exactly what I told him to do in post 2.
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Sorry but i didn' t read all the posts of this thread
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M90 said:
Sorry but i didn' t read all the posts of this thread
Sent from mine GT-I9100 with Tapatalk 2
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That is a common problem, and why many questions end up getting asked over and over and over, and how people end up not being able to find VERY easily findable information.
ctomgee said:
That is a common problem, and why many questions end up getting asked over and over and over, and how people end up not being able to find VERY easily findable information.
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Everyone want to get a thanks so everyone give advices even tough the answer is already given
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ctomgee said:
That method does not work for newer releases of 2.3.6 or higher. That includes ICS. Which the OP is on. So it would not work for him.
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I assume that is as good as identical to the DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip posted on these forums?
billnotben said:
I assume that is as good as identical to the DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip posted on these forums?
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I didn't download it to check, but just watching the video, (at 3:02) the command window that pops up clearly says "Easy rooting toolkit (v2.0) created by DooMLoRD" up at the top, followed by "Modified by Max Lee @ GalaxyS2Root.com". (I believe Max Lee is zedomax, but I don't know for sure)
I don't know what this Max Lee fellow changed, but I'm willing to bet that the actual exploit used to gain root is exactly the same, yes.
Hey just a quick one
Where do I get odin? And how to put my phone in download mode? Is it power, home, and volume down?
Thank you!
EDIT : Made it, but nowhere it says about USB debugging? Should I put it on or off?
EDIT 2 : Made it Ty all!
Loldawg said:
Hey just a quick one
Where do I get odin? And how to put my phone in download mode? Is it power, home, and volume down?
Thank you!
EDIT : Made it, but nowhere it says about USB debugging? Should I put it on or off?
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That's because it doesn't matter if USB debugging is on or off for Odin flashes.

This is probably a newbie question.....

I have an at&t s2 I777.....it is rooted one i guess (it was gifted)..
I want the ICS on it...and believe me i know nothing about how to get it....
i googled and found many people explaining the process for a windows PC version.
I have a mac and if some one would please care to explain (step-by-step is much appreciated)..i attach the present status of the I777...
Thanks....
Senior members will probably scream SEARCH at you 'til blue in the face, so I'll throw you a bone since I've been stalking for far too long.
This (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878686) is a guide to Heimdall (basically Odin for Mac) find a kernal to flash (I started with Siyah http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19650906&postcount=1) and follow the Heimdall guide to flash to your GS2. Next you can download any ICS Rom (I've been using ShoStock2 since version 1.1) to your phone and flash the zip using CWM (there are a plethora of guides on this should you need it, so search.)
Check out my thread, no need for a computer to flash the update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722064
I would suggest you follow the guide linked in my signature. It has instructions for using heimdall with the mac.
Do *not* install Siyah 3.4 on your phone if you are running Gingerbread stock or modified firmware. You can not use an ICS kernel with a Gingerbread system.
If you have any questions or problems as you work through the guide, feel free to post your questions in that thread.
Edit: if you already have ClockworkMod Recovery on the phone, then you can just download the firmware distribution you want and flash it in recovery.
nakedninja42 said:
Check out my thread, no need for a computer to flash the update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722064
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Hmm, didn't know that was out there, guess I got comfortable with Odin on PC flashing my G-Tab and never bothered to look :/. This would be a much easier process for you OP.
gvcabc said:
I have an at&t s2 I777.....it is rooted one i guess (it was gifted)..
I want the ICS on it...and believe me i know nothing about how to get it....
i googled and found many people explaining the process for a windows PC version.
I have a mac and if some one would please care to explain (step-by-step is much appreciated)..i attach the present status of the I777...
Thanks....
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You should never title a thread the way you did
Now that we have that over with, go read around this forum I know there are ways to root it on macs
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2
rock_box said:
Hmm, didn't know that was out there, guess I got comfortable with Odin on PC flashing my G-Tab and never bothered to look :/. This would be a much easier process for you OP.
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I love Mobile ODIN, I wish it supported the tab and I hope it is supports my soon to be sgs3.
creepyncrawly said:
I would suggest you follow the guide linked in my signature. It has instructions for using heimdall with the mac.
Do *not* install Siyah 3.4 on your phone if you are running Gingerbread stock or modified firmware. You can not use an ICS kernel with a Gingerbread system.
If you have any questions or problems as you work through the guide, feel free to post your questions in that thread.
Edit: if you already have ClockworkMod Recovery on the phone, then you can just download the firmware distribution you want and flash it in recovery.
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Thanks man.....
I was searching the forums and got hold of this topic...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650948
can i use this firmware??
nakedninja42 said:
I love Mobile ODIN, I wish it supported the tab and I hope it is supports my soon to be sgs3.
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I could see why... alas, I have no reason to install it since I have already used the "middle-man" method.
gvcabc said:
Thanks man.....
I was searching the forums and got hold of this topic...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650948
can i use this firmware??
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Yes, it is based on the last AT&T release. You will need CWM to install the ROM.
nakedninja42 said:
Yes, it is based on the last AT&T release. You will need CWM to install the ROM.
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Thanks ninja....a small doubt....do i need to root again after installing ICS?
gvcabc said:
Thanks ninja....a small doubt....do i need to root again after installing ICS?
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When you use mobile Odin, it gives you a choice to root while flashing.
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Honestly, I keep all of my fingers crossed for OP action.

Please help

The fastboot drivers, wont install. I have tried everything and nothing works, Please help me. My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Nexus Verizon LTE 4.1 Jellybean.
I have tried for 4 days to get this peice of **** to work. Please help it never works.
Ireland123 said:
The fastboot drivers, wont install. I have tried everything and nothing works, Please help me. My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Nexus Verizon LTE 4.1 Jellybean.
I have tried for 4 days to get this peice of **** to work. Please help it never works.
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Not sure if I can help, but I'll give it a shot. I take it your trying to install the Fastboot Drivers to your PC ?
Yes please help!
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You have ADB setup correct ? Also it's up to date ? The reason I'm answering you here instead of a PM, is so that other members who may have more experience with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus can chime in.
prboy1969 said:
You have ADB setup correct ? Also it's up to date ? The reason I'm answering you here instead of a PM, is so that other members who may have more experience with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus can chime in.
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Yes ADB works but fastboot drivers never.
Are you sure your installing them correctly ? A quick search came up with a few threads you may want to check out. One HERE. Also THIS one, and one more HERE.
prboy1969 said:
Are you sure your installing them correctly ? A quick search came up with a few threads you may want to check out. One HERE. Also THIS one, and one more HERE.
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Im very confused so is there anyway to remove EVERY driver related to samsung, after I uninstall the drivers where do I download them again?
Check the thread HERE for the Drivers.
So is it sorted ?
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11

[Q] Problems rooting Note 2

I've been looking through XDA,Rootzwiki, and AndroidForums to try to find what most people thought the best method to root was. I came to the conclusion that using the "Casual" one-click method seems to be the consensual best. I have a problem with it not recognizing my phone. I know that the drivers are installed correctly because Odin recognizes it but for some reason this exploit program WILL NOT. I've noticed reading through the threads that there were a couple other people having this same issue but haven't heard an answer yet. If anyone needs to know anymore about my situation to help me, feel free to ask. Thank you in advance for the advice. This is why I love this community.
-jrock
Go to this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143479
Choose odin one
This should help u:thumbup:
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Make sure you try MTP mode in your usb options when you plug it in
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[email protected] said:
Go to this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143479
Choose odin one
This should help u:thumbup:
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Although keep in mind that this way only roots your phone. It does not unlock the bootloader.
BoostedB18C said:
Although keep in mind that this way only roots your phone. It does not unlock the bootloader.
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Ya i know but after rooting through odin its safe as cwm is proper and unlocking bootloader also
Moreover i have heard many issuse in one click root
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