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Hey guys so I am interested in flashing the simply honey revolution ROM on my samsung vibrant. But I am stuck. The instructions call for you to flash via Odin with the 512 PIT file. But when I download the light version for first flash in the instructions I find a .tar file. How do I flash this rom? Thanks for your help!
I have the same question, since I am used to work on the EVO 4G but not this phone. Any help will be appreciated. I already flashed a gingerbread bootloader, but I still need to flash this ROM.
Put the tar file in the pda and pit in the pit section.
just use that file but open PDA selection. it will flash it. also make sure you odin a gingerbread boot loader first.
Ok, understanding a little bit more. Right know I have the zip and the tar file inside that one. I don't have any Pit file mentioned. Also in the instrutions doesn't say if the phone needs to be in download mode or whatever mode. Thanks for any other info.
It should be in download mode to use ODIN.
Okay let me see if I have this process correct. From the page I download this http://www.multiupload.com/KP8HBPR20Z from under the instructions coming from eclair/froyo. Inside I see the .tar file. (not a .pit file). In ODIN i put the .tar file under PDA and click start. Once that is done I can download the bootloader and flash that via ODIN. Is this correct?
yeh
or you could use rom manager to flash whichever package you want after odining the light version instead of flashing the bootloaders
dont do it
I just went through hell flashing that rom and even BRICKED my phone. (well semi-brick, none of the buttons worked) I made the same mistake as you. Dont use the Simply_Honey_3.8_LightOdin file, use the one that is named simply_ODIN_HEIM . The light odin is bull****. Didnt work for me. I dont even want to guess why...
Good Luck!
Remember to open the .zip and extract the .tar, zip's cant be flashed in odin
People please tell me how to repack zip to tar....for purpose of flashing....
I tried 7zip but it did'nt worked it just puts file in tar format....
i want full details?????
Hi
download- 7Zip.
http://www.7-zip.org/
Enjoy !
avetny said:
download- 7Zip.
http://www.7-zip.org/
Enjoy !
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Buddy i already told that 7zip just puts in tar format but do not convert the files in the tar components(Mdem,etc)
You might explain what you are trying to achieve by putting a zip into a tar .
Are you trying to make a CWM zip file flash-able via Odin .
jje
Can it be done ?
Lol, that sounds cool. Anyway, I think I'll keep flashing tars with odin and zips with CWM because what you sugest scares the **** out of me. Anyway I'll keep reading this thread out of curiosity.
so your trying to make an update.zip file into an odin.tar file to flash in pda?
I think he ment if you download (for example) new clockwork recovery version in zip format (ment for flashing thru phone recovery) can it be transformed into .tar (ment for flashing thru odin) !
I would also like to know this.
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Tar To Zip
I dont know why you are trying to flash a zip via odin by converting it CWM works just fine if u have the latest kernel. I did find some old cwm kernels were not seeing zip files on my sd card make sure you have the latest. From here K13 or k14 at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 bottom of the page worked for me.
im curious about this, ever since i rooted and flashed my kernel, i cant properly install ANY CWM roms. on aborts drring verification. I was consierding repacking the ZIP and flashing with ODIN.... just annoying i cant flash any of my roms
Thats usual if CWM is 3e not 4e .
jje
I would also like to know if its possible to repack cwm .zip file into ODIN .tar?? Why? I dont want to have root. I tried with yaffey-v0.2 but for now, no luck.
Only problem is to make a working system.img. Tar package can be done with commands in cygwin or in Samsung tool kit...
Help anybody??
hey gus
can some one help me with help me with installing firmware in samsung S3 1747 plizz, i have downloaded different firmware but it fails during installing.
mutayoba said:
can some one help me with help me with installing firmware in samsung S3 1747 plizz, i have downloaded different firmware but it fails during installing.
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You are in the S2 Forum here. Which version of odin and which FW are you trying to flash? Whats the error message you get?
Yes it can be done and it's pretty easy to do. Google is you're friend. I've converted devil recovery and also modems and all work fine with odin.
Hi guy,,,
i had un-successfull tries with odin. but Also had a successful one when flashing Vibrant with Stock 2.1. it was very simple indeed just downloaded .tar and .pit file, and flash , and thats it.
i want upgrade to 2.2 (latest version of 2.2 , maybe 2.2.1 or 2.2.2 not sure)
using Odin.
can any1 provide a straight link to download STOCK OFFICIAL FROYO .tar and .pit files ? to use wth Odin ??
Thx Guys
Ok , another quick Q: when i flashed 2.1, i downloaded .pit and .tar file.
now im downloading T959UVKA7 -that is 2.2 - from http://www.samfirmware.com/
but i donkt know how to find associated .pit ???
is any ROM MUST has a .pit file to flash ???
Latest one was kb5 and you can find odin version here.,,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12913705
plz , i downloaded T959UVKA7.rar , do i need .pit file ??? and from where i get it ??
does every version of ROM have a distinct .pit file ?
tarreq said:
plz , i downloaded T959UVKA7.rar , do i need .pit file ??? and from where i get it ??
does every version of ROM have a distinct .pit file ?
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can i find answer to this please ?
Answer is NO!!
Mapping can be done using the same 512 pit file.
Also you only need to repartition once which you already did when you Odin's to JFD Eclair
Therefore, you don't need to partition anymore.
Also UN-tick reboot on Odin, Otherwise you wont have control the first time in wiping critical stuff before you re-boot. You use the menu on the phone to wipe data/factory reset and then do the wipe the cache next, Then do a reboot otherwise you might end up with a boot loop.
Also why aren't you using Rom Manager, to flash ROM's instead of Odin?
Your going to find out here shortly that 99% of all ROM's are in a zipped file, and must be done using CWM recovery method.
thx for your reply , can u provide me wth a link for detailed guide for beginners to use Rom Manager from scratch ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732458
Got Root? YOU NEED A CUSTOM RECOVERY!
Big props to XDA user Koush for his amazing Rom Manager App. In short, this lets you create system backups for those "oops" moments. It also gives you a directory of ROMs for easy downloading and flashing. Yeah, it is that cool. Please see his post for instructions. After successfully installing, be sure a make a Nandroid Backup of your system before flashing any rom's (see below).
Installation instructions:
1.Download ROM Manager from the Market.
2.Flash Recovery.
3.Choose Vibrant as your phone.
4.Accept the Superuser prompt.
5.On the very FIRST boot of Clockwork, you may need to manually select "reinstall packages" if Clockwork does not start. You should only ever have to do this once. It will be automatic from then on.
6.Watch the backup go!
Thx Dear,
plz i need to confirm that setting before i dive into Ocean
- i open Odin 1.3 (leave Auto-reboot , F. reset time checked) by default
- will load 512.bit into PIT
- will load "T959UVKA7-REV05-home-low-CL865177.tar.md5" into PDA
- put phone into download mode , connect USB cable , and press Strat.
is this right ? any additional steps or files required ? (i hear about csc , modem files , etc , do i need such files ? or just everything is included in T959UVKA7 version i downloaded from samfirmware.com)
thx in advance..
Must... control... fist of... death...
hello people,
i wanted to try some in the uot kitchen but it tells you that you should make a backup. so when i downloaded rom manager and pressed the flash clockwork mod recovery button it doesnt have the galaxy player in the phone models. so can anyone tell how they made a backup of everything?
device details:
samsung galaxy player 5.0
gingerbread 2.3.5
YP-G70
shahrukhraza said:
hello people,
i wanted to try some in the uot kitchen but it tells you that you should make a backup. so when i downloaded rom manager and pressed the flash clockwork mod recovery button it doesnt have the galaxy player in the phone models. so can anyone tell how they made a backup of everything?
device details:
samsung galaxy player 5.0
gingerbread 2.3.5
YP-G70
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I'm having the same issue. Any help would be appreciated.
Well, you can find backups of most models on the forum. If you want to make your own, it will take some studying. I recommend meticulus's partition dump tool over in the development thread, exelent for someone who doesn't want to do a bunch a adb shell or terminal emulator. here is the link. forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1450149
shahrukhraza said:
hello people,
i wanted to try some in the uot kitchen but it tells you that you should make a backup. so when i downloaded rom manager and pressed the flash clockwork mod recovery button it doesnt have the galaxy player in the phone models. so can anyone tell how they made a backup of everything?
device details:
samsung galaxy player 5.0
gingerbread 2.3.5
YP-G70
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Well, an easy way to get CWM is flash a Kernel that is for your version of Galaxy Player. Look on the Development page and you will find a kernel that suites your needs. Very simple to do using Odin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0imhKnMtQ9A
You need to flash a kernel that includes CWM and do a backup in that. Don't use ROM Manager.
CWM Recovery
In the development forms for the Player, there is a CWM flashable .tar you an use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445840
I used Odin (not my favorite program, but it works) and the flash took a total of 3 seconds. CWM will be installed and you can make a Nandroid for the player. Best of luck.
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sc0rp1n0x said:
In the development forms for the Player, there is a CWM flashable .tar you an use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445840
I used Odin (not my favorite program, but it works) and the flash took a total of 3 seconds. CWM will be installed and you can make a Nandroid for the player. Best of luck.
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hi. based on the link, I tried flashing Entropy's kernel, but I can't seem to find the .tar file. I assume that this was what i had to download:-
File Type: tar DD_01142012.tar - [Click for QR Code]
but when I get it, it appears as an extractable winrar file. So I extracted it and got the zImage file, which doesn't have the .tar
Firstly, is that the right file to download?
secondly, if it is the right one, do i extract it or just flash it as it is?
i am using Odin btw. Just rooted my SGP 5.0 using superoneclick
Kaitodoraemon said:
hi. based on the link, I tried flashing Entropy's kernel, but I can't seem to find the .tar file. I assume that this was what i had to download:-
File Type: tar DD_01142012.tar - [Click for QR Code]
but when I get it, it appears as an extractable winrar file. So I extracted it and got the zImage file, which doesn't have the .tar
Firstly, is that the right file to download?
secondly, if it is the right one, do i extract it or just flash it as it is?
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You just flash the tar as it is
Sent from my Galaxy Player 4.0 (YP-G1)
I flashed my galaxy s ii GT I9100 with 4 files PDA, PHONE, CSC and PIT files. My phone flashed perfectly without any errors, but when I tried to flash it again with a single PDA file I cannot flash it popping up an error. Is that any one know how to fix this problem
Thank You..
Hi,
what error?
never had any error with single file flashing
greetz
Did you forget maybe to un-pack it?! couse when you download it, it is into a .RAR file....however: What's the error?
[email protected] said:
I flashed my galaxy s ii GT I9100 with 4 files PDA, PHONE, CSC and PIT files...
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I think he unpack it, but i can't help you, because i flash only through CWM or Mobile Odin Pro.
MFG Chabstyle
flash problem
I unpacked the file and i put it in to PDA field and flashed it, but it gives me an error "fails" . Previously i flashed it with 4 files including pit file it flashed sucessfully "pass". But this time i don't have an pit file. Is it causing this matter I means the pit file?
What should i do to re flash my phone through odin?
Thank you friends
.pit file is ONLY for repartition, NOT for normal flashing!
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I unpacked the file and i put it in to PDA field and flashed it, but it gives me an error "fails" .
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What is the extension of the packed and upacked files?
Packed - zip, rar; unpacked - tar, md5; unpacked firmware file - img, no extension.
It's happened to me before and it's been a dodgy download try downloading it again might help
Sent from my resurrection remixed galaxy s2