greetings all,
i have a new phone and unfortunately the phone came with a rom of our service provider t-mobile who but some custom apps witch can be only removed if the phone has been rooted.
of course i did some research on how to root my device but i get stuck and have no idea anymore how to root my device. i made luckily a screen capture.
could please someone help me how to root my device and send me links of file that i need during the root proces.
many thanks in advance.
Those pre-installed apps are part of your firmware, which is branded. If you want to get rid of them, flash one that isn't branded. And if you want your phone rooted too, just go with a custom-ROM.
If you need help with it, tell me what country you live in and what language you want your UI in.
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you mean just instal a custom rom using odin?
This depends on your desired outcome.
Do you want a stock ROM, a custom-ROM, CyanogenMod or MIUI?
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TheSniperFan said:
This depends on your desired outcome.
Do you want a stock ROM, a custom-ROM, CyanogenMod or MIUI?
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i want to use cyanogenmod or miui, i have no idea what the difference is between them but it seems to nice.
CyanogenMod is as close as you can get to the "naked" Android. It's like the nexus-series.
MIUI is like a mix of Android and iOS. Very simple, yet powerful and allows a lot of customization.
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CyanogenMod is as close as you can get to the "naked" Android. It's like the nexus-series.
MIUI is like a mix of Android and iOS. Very simple, yet powerful and allows a lot of customization.
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many thanks for explanation, so in my case i should probably choose for miui, so how do i get it on my phone?
First backup your data. You will have to factory reset your phone. What language is the UI in? I assume Dutch, but I'm not sure.
You can already download Odin and the Siyah-kernel (the tar version).
Edit:
Just checked your profile. ;-)
You can find ether latest MIUI on
www.miui.nl/
Tell me once you have all the files.
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i downloaded the Siyah-kernel and also download the miui rom from miui.nl.
so what do i need to do next?
You need either Odin or Heimdall. In your case I'd go with Odin, as it's simpler to use and you won't need it much. So, download Odin and get the drivers working. Close KIES competely, put your phone into download-mode (turn off, hold volume-down & home, then turn it on) and connect it while Odin is running. It should detect your device.
I'll post the further instructions once you got everything working so far.
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i am ready
When you are ready with Odin, make sure that Repartition and flash lock are NOT checked.
Auto reboot and f. reset time shall be.
Tick the "PDA" box and select the Siyah tarball. Then hit start.
When the phone reboots immediately hold volume-up and home until you are in ClockWorkMod.
Go to mounts & storage and mount the USB-storage. Put the MIUI-zip-file on your device, then unmount the USB-storage.
After that proceed like this:
Wipe data
Install zip from sd-card and choose your MIUI zip.
Wait till the installation is finished and reboot.
If your phone does not boot, go into ClockWorkMod and install again.
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thesniperfan, i finally made it thanks 2 you, therefore i wish you and xda the best wishes in 2012!
karamanoglu said:
thesniperfan, i finally made it thanks 2 you, therefore i wish you and xda the best wishes in 2012!
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Thanks! :-D
I wish you the same!
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Hi all, I'm about to root my friend's GSII with the same kernel as karamanoglu.. But i'm stuck at
Tick the "PDA" box and select the Siyah tarball. Then hit start.
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Where did that Siyah tarball come from? I did find this file:
http://www.multiupload.com/ZGOE69EMNK
There is only a MD5 file inside, but i need a .tar file right?
Would be great if someone could point me in the right direction! Thanks!
* edit: i think i've found it! here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
jeweettoch said:
Hi all, I'm about to root my friend's GSII with the same kernel as karamanoglu.. But i'm stuck at
Where did that Siyah tarball come from? I did find this file:
http://www.multiupload.com/ZGOE69EMNK
There is only a MD5 file inside, but i need a .tar file right?
Would be great if someone could point me in the right direction! Thanks!
* edit: i think i've found it! here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
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All of his releases are on his website or the end of the first post of his thread, link to thread in my sig, website is linked on the first page.
I say website, its basically change logs and download links.
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All of his releases are on his website or the end of the first post of his thread, link to thread in my sig, website is linked on the first page.
I say website, its basically change logs and download links.
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Thnx for the quick reply.. i found the Siyahv2.6.4.tar file, i will try tonight!
I it doesn't work I'll use the tar files from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928 to gain root..
It worked! Thank You.
After 6 our of putting all the information across the web together so i could try to root the S2 GT-9100 i got it working. So i want to give you the credits, there your post was my main lead of info to get started. I have the MIUI: Miuinl SGS2-1.12.30 Signed version installed, after i routed the phone through ODIN with: Siyah-v2.6.7. My Baseband version is still the I9100BOKJ1 (no idea what is means), but got it working now. It is a blessing, will thanks on the Miui site as well for this great piece of work. Thanks, and for the other new visitors: it works, just read from the beginning and have patient.
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CyanogenMod is as close as you can get to the "naked" Android. It's like the nexus-series.
MIUI is like a mix of Android and iOS. Very simple, yet powerful and allows a lot of customization.
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GingerMOD is also very close to pure AOSP. I'm actually considering going to it because it supports TV-Out via MHL, whereas CyanogenMod does not, as far as I know. Could be worth checking out for you.
use another kernel
hi it have worked for me too, but i have a question, could i use another kernel with a stock rom is this possible, im not that smart and have for the first time a smartphone the same as karamanoglu, i just got lucky to got my phone rooted, first i did a hard reset and it got in a loop by rebooting and going to the tmobile logo back and forth, so i got frustrated and decided to root it, but i dont like the custom rom and want it back to the stock rom, but am affraid it will get a brick with my luck. can i use the kernel bokg2 and with the original stock rom from samsung but still rooted and can delete the apps from samsung if i want, sory for the bad english.
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Hi all,
I have a korean galaxy tab 10.1 (M380W).
Do I need special rom or the regular GT7510 roms will work ?
Thanks,
Ron
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Anyone has an idea ?
Are there any M380W users here ?
i am having a same device like you, korean version, i may say u should not [even] root your tab nor install CWM recovery, it'll break your recovery, even reinstall stock recovery won't work.
I'm stuck now with my tab that i managed to root, but the Super user app and root permission is unstable, sometime it works, sometime not.
even now i don't have guts to unroot nor install new [shiny] roms from devs team, because the recovery UI had been messed, i can't see a damn line.
oh, and the update package 44mb recently released by samsung wont work, although my tab asks me to update it continuously.
this's a nightmare, it's like the korean version is abandoned.
I've had mine rooted since day 1 and have had no issues. As far as roms and cwm, I wouldn't advise it. There is very little to no development/support for this device, as far as I am able to find.
Root it, get ADW Ex and MarketEnabler. Great device, no major issues and has 3.2.
Good luck.
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I got it rooted from the first day, too. CWM recovery seem operate fine, just the screen is messed up like an old tv (noise static...), in fact i did one back up and restore with the CWM recovery with no problem.
Also, is your device unlocked? Mine's still locked and it didn't accept any unlock method publicized by devs team nor through other websites up till now.
beside, tab 10.1 is a great device, easy support outdoor works, activities, fun for entertainments, games,...
just the modding part that scared me, haha~
Mine is and has always been locked.
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I have same device and try to root, flash it many times but I can't. As you mentioned, this tab seem to be not compatible with CWM recovery and its screen becomes crazy when I enter CWM recovery. Now, it's very nice to hear you can root it and I appreciate if you can share the way to me. Thank you in advance.
Rooting M380W
I'm currently on 3.2 but I had rooted my device before the update so results may vary.
First, you don't need CWM to root. Just the attached zip file.
Go into Recovery Mode by holding Vol Down + Power for about 10 seconds.
Press Vol Down to toggle between Recovery Mode and Download Mode.
Select Recovery Mode by pressing Vol Up.
Use Vol Up/Down to move through the menu.
Move down to "apply update from /sdcard" and press Power
Browse to where you saved the zip file.
Highlight it and press Power.
You should be rooted on next boot.
Good luck!
^That's technically the way it is to root your tab.
Please inbox me any news about modding around this sexy device, as i'll do the same
The TouchScreenTune, Titanium backup, CWM recovery (with visual problem) work fine on my rooted korean version (SHW-M380K)
Best regard.
p/s: also why do you say your tab is locked and always will be? you mean forever locked, right? any proof? @koe1974
koe1974 said:
Mine is and has always been locked.
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Thank you very much, Koe1974. Finally, I already rooted for my device. I would ask you some more questions:
Can this tab up the custom firmwares (like Overcome) with stock recovery or CWM recovery (by count click)?
How to overclock this tab?
Thank again for your help.
I've just found it and trying to unlock my tab:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336659
FYI: It seems the US varients of the tab are getting the 63mb update we got last month. We also recieved a small one on 11/11 which had something to do with the hdmi output, not really sure though. And I just noticed a new one today, 11/13. I see no info about what it is on the samsung mobile site but it's about 10mb.
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lonelycount said:
^That's technically the way it is to root your tab.
Please inbox me any news about modding around this sexy device, as i'll do the same
The TouchScreenTune, Titanium backup, CWM recovery (with visual problem) work fine on my rooted korean version (SHW-M380K)
Best regard.
p/s: also why do you say your tab is locked and always will be? you mean forever locked, right? any proof? @koe1974
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I mean, when I bought it, it was locked. And up until now, none of the updates have unlocked it. As far as in the future goes ...
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I did the latest update, EK10, via Kies last night. I managed to grab the full rom from the Kies temp folder before it deleted it. You can get it here.
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I cannot connect anymore to kies after my tab updated to 3.2. I already checked update by OTA but it said no update
if you all send me the stock boot.img from your latest rom, i will build a recovery for you. it will be the same as standard recovery that i build for galaxy tab 10.1, from cyanogenmod's (koush) repo.
pershoot said:
if you all send me the stock boot.img from your latest rom, i will build a recovery for you. it will be the same as standard recovery that i build for galaxy tab 10.1, from cyanogenmod's (koush) repo.
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I'll take you up on that offer. I've PM'ed you. Much appreciated!
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koe1974 said:
I'll take you up on that offer. I've PM'ed you. Much appreciated!
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built and sent to you for testing.
UMS is not implemented (so the option will not work).
no radio/extra partitions will be available.
Everything good to go?
Is there a way to currently root your sgs2 all from your phone? (Without a PC)
For example; Rooting +CWM>install kernel+ new rom/baseband
phone for starting base kk6/2.3.6
Just wondering. I wanted to make a powerpoint about how to root android phones, but I think each phone is so specific that a general method may not be applicable?
Also that most phones need to be flashed via PC for starters? (yes/no?)
I figured generally speaking:
1: Look for your phones model number, android version and baseband,
2: download and flash correct rom (renaming the file if necesary)
3: with phone rooted install ??? (rom/kernel/new bb/cwm or whatever)
I don't know if I can do this as a "general" powerpoint for android, but I can do it specifically for SGS2; however, not everyone has an SGS2
ideas?
uh download rom manager to install cmw and just flash a rooted rom ?
all downloaded from your phone ....
I'm 99% sure that cmw needs a rooted phone to even install from rom manager but then again it actually might not ..
shoobiedoobiiwhompwop said:
uh download rom manager to install cmw and just flash a rooted rom ?
all downloaded from your phone ....
I'm 99% sure that cmw needs a rooted phone to even install from rom manager but then again it actually might not ..
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it does need a rooted phone
shoobiedoobiiwhompwop said:
uh download rom manager to install cmw and just flash a rooted rom ?
all downloaded from your phone ....
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Don't use Rom Manager on a Galaxy S2.
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mattdm said:
Don't use Rom Manager on a Galaxy S2.
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Keep up dude ics is okay
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Edgarhighman said:
phone for starting base kk6/2.3.6
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Nick281051 said:
Keep up dude ics is okay
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Please read the OP. How is rom manager working with ICS relevant to this if he's starting from KK6 GB?
Maybe mobile Odin can work but idk if you can use that without root already on the phone. I had to root mind from download mode using a pc with Odin.
Seems like a cool idea to explore.
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When I use rom manager to nandroid it has always frozen upon turning off. Many other serious fails too. I only use it to rename my backups done from recovery mode. Otherwise it's just wasting space on my phone
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AntwanL said:
Please read the OP. How is rom manager working with ICS relevant to this if he's starting from KK6 GB?
Maybe mobile Odin can work but idk if you can use that without root already on the phone. I had to root mind from download mode using a pc with Odin.
Seems like a cool idea to explore.
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Mobile Odin requires root.
AFAIK there's no current way to root an SGS2 without a PC. I found SuperOneClick to work just fine, doesn't require you to flash using Odin, but it does take some patience and a few tries, and a PC of course.
I could be wrong of course, please correct me if I am.
I read you can run android sdk/adb from usb stick. Just need the "final" folders installed. Any tips?
There's a method to root + install new kernel from adb cmds
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Edgarhighman said:
When I use rom manager to nandroid it has always frozen upon turning off. Many other serious fails too. I only use it to rename my backups done from recovery mode. Otherwise it's just wasting space on my phone
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I never do backups unless fresh power off then booting recovery , no rom manager ..
i just was suggesting possibly with it installed cwm can install without a pc.
the only caveat was if root access required to install it as I don't remember and can't think of any way rooting is possible without a pc EXCEPT installing a pre-rooted rom
*which is not possible on sgs2 with standard sammy recovery correct
shoobiedoobiiwhompwop said:
I never do backups unless fresh power off then booting recovery , no rom manager ..
i just was suggesting possibly with it installed cwm can install without a pc.
the only caveat was if root access required to install it as I don't remember and can't think of any way rooting is possible without a pc EXCEPT installing a pre-rooted rom
*which is not possible on sgs2 with standard sammy recovery correct
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you do realize which section you are posting in right?
rom manager does not work to install recovery on the GS2 i777 like it does on your skyrocket
Anyone find a working method yet?
I don't wanna unroot my phone to test, but if I can run adb from the phone I'll have fun with that. (you can root with adb right?)
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Pirateghost said:
you do realize which section you are posting in right?
rom manager does not work to install recovery on the GS2 i777 like it does on your skyrocket
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didn't know figured same as skyrocket not being listed one could simply use the t-mobile galaxy s2 listing , so have you ever even tried to do so on a sgs2 pirateghost ..
what about mobile ODIN lite 2.3 + the add-on for i777 ?
shoobiedoobiiwhompwop said:
didn't know figured same as skyrocket not being listed one could simply use the t-mobile galaxy s2 listing , so have you ever even tried to do so on a sgs2 pirateghost ..
what about mobile ODIN lite 2.3 + the add-on for i777 ?
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uhhhh....
COMPLETELY different phones, COMPLETELY different hardware. NO....you cannot use rom manager for the i777 unless you are working solely with AOSP builds....in which case you would ALREADY have a CWM kernel
this has been the case on all samsung galaxy s line except the skyrocket/t989. there is no doubt that it simply DOESNT work from stock. its not speculation, its fact.
things are different over here dude. the i777 is pretty much nothing like the i727 aside from sharing a name and touchwiz....
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**** off troll.
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Handled...
As it is, each phone is different (different mount points,etc)and what works for one, will not work for another ...
what did I tell it all too much like it really is because he actually never did try it at all just busy feeling like boss hogs on a forum though .
lol . pathetic .
real life though < oh my.
i own an i777 , i727 , evo 3d , defy , blackberry flip , zn5 & a vivid btw .just sold my x10....
you don't tell people 'where they go' , assumptionally . I'm not any of your lames child and also that post I made had nothing in it disrespectful *not that any respect is owed , OBVIOUSLY I SEE THAT BY EXAMPLE*
mods don't show favoritism they do their job and moderate the forum who were only speaking what they hoped would help another member to have possible options . delete my whole post but due to post count or self acclaimed forum worth f offs are okay right ....
all I suggested was he might want to try to odin lite because of it's root kernel feature and simply asked pirate did he actually try it instead of just telling it how it is oh so known , but apparently not by personal experience ....
once again . pure comedy
Wow... way to derail this thread.
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Hello all, I hope this is the right place to ask this, but I recently crossed over to Android devices from BB so I'm still trying to figure out my way around things. Today I flashed ICS Android version 4.0.3, kernel version 3.0.8-perf-i717uclc5-cl281649 and build number iml74k.144 onto my Note and the installation went fine, had no problems at all, but now I can't install apps from my web browser(Chrome) onto my Note like I could before the flash. USB debugging is on.
Is this something that I may have done wrong? Any help would be much appreciated.
droid_noob1 said:
Hello all, I hope this is the right place to ask this, but I recently crossed over to Android devices from BB so I'm still trying to figure out my way around things. Today I flashed ICS Android version 4.0.3, kernel version 3.0.8-perf-i717uclc5-cl281649 and build number iml74k.144 onto my Note and the installation went fine, had no problems at all, but now I can't install apps from my web browser(Chrome) onto my Note like I could before the flash. USB debugging is on.
Is this something that I may have done wrong? Any help would be much appreciated.
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U should back them up with titanium backup i personally would use android 4.0.4
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What rom u on?
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JB calhoun said:
What rom u on?
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To be honest, I really don't know, like I said I'm coming from BB and still trying to figure everything out. Here's the link that I downloaded the ROM from:
rootzwiki.com/topic/22134-sgh-i717uclc5-ice-cream-sandwich
If anyone has a link to a better ROM, I'm definitely open to try them out. I would just like to know how to fix the problem of not being able to install apps from the Play Store from my web browser.
You can't install apps using Chrome browser from your PC ?
Why not use the Market (play store) app that's already on your phone? You have to have a Gmail account set up on your phone to access the market.
rangercaptain said:
You can't install apps using Chrome browser from your PC ?
Why not use the Market (play store) app that's already on your phone? You have to have a Gmail account set up on your phone to access the market.
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I've been using the app that's on my phone but EVERYTHING on my phone got wiped and it's a bit easier to multi-task on a computer than it is a phone, so it's more about comfort ability at the moment, but this is just one issue arising, how many other, and potentially more serious issues are going to arise?
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I've been using the app that's on my phone but EVERYTHING on my phone got wiped and it's a bit easier to multi-task on a computer than it is a phone, so it's more about comfort ability at the moment, but this is just one issue arising, how many other, and potentially more serious issues are going to arise?
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This is not an issue... use the play market to get your apps.. not a PC... because you obviously don't know how.... what you explained is NOT an issue, its the wrong approach. Your fist mistake was downloading a rom from root wiki.. flash my rom.. Seraphim-Mesosphere, and be happy...
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This is not an issue... use the play market to get your apps.. not a PC... because you obviously don't know how.... what you explained is NOT an issue, its the wrong approach. Your fist mistake was downloading a rom from root wiki.. flash my rom.. Seraphim-Mesosphere, and be happy...
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Do as he says you will be like a child when Christmas morning comes
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dman3285 said:
This is not an issue... use the play market to get your apps.. not a PC... because you obviously don't know how.... what you explained is NOT an issue, its the wrong approach. Your fist mistake was downloading a rom from root wiki.. flash my rom.. Seraphim-Mesosphere, and be happy...
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I've been using my browser to install apps on my phone since I got, it's just started having this issue since I flashed an ICS rom, so it's not that I don't know how to do it, because I do, this is an issue with the rom.
But I will take your advice instead of try to argue with you, can you link me to your rom?
droid_noob1 said:
I've been using my browser to install apps on my phone since I got, it's just started having this issue since I flashed an ICS rom, so it's not that I don't know how to do it, because I do, this is an issue with the rom.
But I will take your advice instead of try to argue with you, can you link me to your rom?
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The ROM you flashed is a very outdated leak that was known to be riddled with bugs and performance issues.
Go to the development page to check out the latest and greatest ROMS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1496
Seraphim can also be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1602632
Izzue said:
The ROM you flashed is a very outdated leak that was known to be riddled with bugs and performance issues.
Go to the development page to check out the latest and greatest ROMS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1496
Seraphim can also be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1602632
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Thank you very much.
droid_noob1 said:
I've been using my browser to install apps on my phone since I got, it's just started having this issue since I flashed an ICS rom, so it's not that I don't know how to do it, because I do, this is an issue with the rom.
But I will take your advice instead of try to argue with you, can you link me to your rom?
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Man dman is an elite developer...do like he tells u man and u will be fine u should feel lucky he even reslonded....use the play store to get ur apps...go to settings about phone to see what ur on...then if ur not rooted do that then install mesosphere remix cm9 and watch ur self fall in love with ur phone all over again
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droid_noob1 said:
Hello all, I hope this is the right place to ask this, but I recently crossed over to Android devices from BB so I'm still trying to figure out my way around things. Today I flashed ICS Android version 4.0.3, kernel version 3.0.8-perf-i717uclc5-cl281649 and build number iml74k.144 onto my Note and the installation went fine, had no problems at all, but now I can't install apps from my web browser(Chrome) onto my Note like I could before the flash. USB debugging is on.
Is this something that I may have done wrong? Any help would be much appreciated.
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Dl apps via browser is not the way to go ne way idk who told u that...unlike BB we have our own play store with 175,000 plus apps
Edit..,dl titanium backup and superuser first thing!!
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So I downloaded the Seraphim First Flight, but I have no idea how to flash it onto my device, I'm assuming you can't do it through Odin?
You better stop! There are so many instructions about rom flashing. Study up!
You can ruin your phone with the click of a button. You sound close to it.
It's really not that hard...
0. Download Rom of your choice to somewhere on your external SD card.
1. Use Odin to flash the latest version of i717 ClockWorkMod Recovery (aka "CWM" )
2. Boot into CWM (use 3-finger salute method to boot into recovery).
3. Clear cache/factory reset
4. Install Rom of your choice that you had saved to your external SD card.
5. Reboot and enjoy .
But yeah, if any/all of the above confuses you, then you REALLY need to spend many hours reading before you go any further.
As for roms, I recommend dman's (as already mentioned) or ICS Perfection -- both have lots of active support...
Good luck.
+1 listen to dman he is D-MAN. you cant go wrong with anything made by THE COLLECTIVE...... any Collective rom will set you straight, just read all instructables .
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So I downloaded the Seraphim First Flight, but I have no idea how to flash it onto my device, I'm assuming you can't do it through Odin?
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Dl the one on top...mesosphere its the newest leak..
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droid_noob1 said:
Hello all, I hope this is the right place to ask this, but I recently crossed over to Android devices from BB so I'm still trying to figure out my way around things. Today I flashed ICS Android version 4.0.3, kernel version 3.0.8-perf-i717uclc5-cl281649 and build number iml74k.144 onto my Note and the installation went fine, had no problems at all, but now I can't install apps from my web browser(Chrome) onto my Note like I could before the flash. USB debugging is on.
Is this something that I may have done wrong? Any help would be much appreciated.
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Him mentioning USB debugging immediately made me think he was speaking about side loading APKs.
If you're trying to install apps downloaded from sources other than the market, for future reference, you must check the "unknown sources" box under settings>security.
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droid_noob1 said:
So I downloaded the Seraphim First Flight, but I have no idea how to flash it onto my device, I'm assuming you can't do it through Odin?
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no u flash through cwm..make sure u factory reset and wipe both caches...and sometimes u need to fix permissions
Ok so long story short, I got the root browser app, deleted some important system stuff, and my phone is now in a boot loop. I can access recovery and download mode and am pretty sure I know how to fix it by flashing the stock rom on odin (correct me if I am wrong), but I can't find the stock rom on samsung's website or any stock rom download sites, so how do i fix dis thing?
Here is the link for your galaxy light to flash your stock rom with odin:
http://odin-download.blogspot.in/2014/01/odin3-download-for-samsung-sgh-t399.html?m=1
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cheezypuffs said:
Ok so long story short, I got the root browser app, deleted some important system stuff, and my phone is now in a boot loop. I can access recovery and download mode and am pretty sure I know how to fix it by flashing the stock rom on odin (correct me if I am wrong), but I can't find the stock rom on samsung's website or any stock rom download sites, so how do i fix dis thing?
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I have used this website for Samsung ROMs before, and it's pretty great. You do have to make an account, but once you do you can just type in your model no. and it spits a .zip back at you. For Samsung firmwares, it's perfect.
I can't post an actual link, but the site is called sammoble. You could Google sammobile firmware, or go to samfirmware .com /firmware
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Galt42 said:
I have used this website for Samsung ROMs before, and it's pretty great. You do have to make an account, but once you do you can just type in your model no. and it spits a .zip back at you. For Samsung firmwares, it's perfect.
I can't post an actual link, but the site is called sammoble. You could Google sammobile firmware, or go to samfirmware .com /firmware
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I made an account and checked the database, but it wasn't there.
Don't flash your firmware from sammobile if you don't know how to???
Most people have bricked their phone because they don't know how to flash or they make some mistakes in flashing the firmware !!!
So plz use caution or try the above link as i have given !!!
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androidrocks23 said:
Don't flash your firmware from sammobile if you don't know how to???
Most people have bricked their phone because they don't know how to flash or they make some mistakes in flashing the firmware !!!
So plz use caution or try the above link as i have given !!!
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He is definitely right. If you are not 100% sure that you have the exact right firmware and know you are flashing it the exact right way, then you will likely brick your phone.
Flashing is a last resort in this case, but it may be necessary.
--John Galt from my SCH-I535
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Here is the link for your galaxy light to flash your stock rom with odin:
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Ok, so that site didn't have the stock rom either and I think I know why...
All of the rom sites work by automatically downloading the rom from samsung's website when a phone's update comes out, but the samsung galaxy light has never had an update before (still at 4.2.2).
Here's my question: should I risk downloading kit kat 4.4 from this random blogspot page saying it has a hold of kit kat for my device or just wait and go without a phone for a little and fix it when kit kat comes out.
Edit: Nvm link doesn't work on blogspot... just going to have to wait
Why would you wait if you have your hands on a ROM that you know works?
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If there are ROMS available for your device then install it !!!
No need to wait for official update !!!
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If there are ROMS available for your device then install it !!!
No need to wait for official update !!!
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Amen.
--John Galt from my GT-N8013
Resolved Issue
Ok, so thanks to everyone who helped me out and I finally figured out how to resolve it (until a working rom comes out).
For all you future unfortunate Samsung Galaxy Light users:
1. Call Samsung Tech Support (1-888-987-4357)and say I blew up my system and I want you Samsung foos to re-flash my system.
2. It will take them about a day to get your device in their system, so call back in a day and they will ship your device to their Samsung place for free. (Well, I am not really sure if the shipping is free or not, but I know the service is. I will update when I find out.)
3. You will get your device back in a week or two fixed.
Note: This is how your going to have to fix any phone that you blew up the system for before a rom becomes available.
Glad you got it worked out!
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HI, I've been through all the forums before and fixed my tab from stock once before by loading ICS onto it, but now, about 6 months since I fixed it, it is again getting stuck just after the Samsung screen and wont load any more.
I have been through everything I did before to fix, but nothing is working this time. I am new to this but have a VERY general understanding on what to do.
I have flashed with various recoveries, and bootloaders, tried installing the ROMs again, but nothing works.
I am stuck and need help. can anyone give advice?
kat8350 said:
HI, I've been through all the forums before and fixed my tab from stock once before by loading ICS onto it, but now, about 6 months since I fixed it, it is again getting stuck just after the Samsung screen and wont load any more.
I have been through everything I did before to fix, but nothing is working this time. I am new to this but have a VERY general understanding on what to do.
I have flashed with various recoveries, and bootloaders, tried installing the ROMs again, but nothing works.
I am stuck and need help. can anyone give advice?
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Okay, I'm no expert but I'll try to help you. What do you have available as "tools"? Recovery, download mode or both?
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Thanks. Yes I can still go into recovery and download modes. I've tried running recoveries off Odin, it tells me their successful but it still doesn't work.
kat8350 said:
Thanks. Yes I can still go into recovery and download modes. I've tried running recoveries off Odin, it tells me their successful but it still doesn't work.
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Hmm... Sounds slightly familiar with something I had a few days ago. I reflashed the stock 4.0.4 rom with Odin to fix it. Then did a full factory reset with the stock recovery. If you can still access your files when you connect your tab to your computer then this is the time to make a backup of everything you don't want to loose. I copied my nandroid backup back on my tab and it's just the way it was before I messed it up with a bad flash.
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I'll give anything a try! I'm not worried about what's on the tab, I've already wiped it several times trying to fix it. So since I had the ics rom on it does that effect reflashing with a stock? I don't mind what rom I'm running just need it to work! Where do I download the stock rom? I have some pretty basic questions. .. So once I download the stock rom, I use Odin (any particular version?) and flash with the file in the pda section? Then reset to factory setting in the recovery mode. .. Is that how u did it?
kat8350 said:
I'll give anything a try! I'm not worried about what's on the tab, I've already wiped it several times trying to fix it. So since I had the ics rom on it does that effect reflashing with a stock? I don't mind what rom I'm running just need it to work! Where do I download the stock rom? I have some pretty basic questions. .. So once I download the stock rom, I use Odin (any particular version?) and flash with the file in the pda section? Then reset to factory setting in the recovery mode. .. Is that how u did it?
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Yes, download the stock rom from sammobile and flash it with Odin (I used 3.07) and (normally) you're good to go.
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thanks,
just wondering though, when I search sammobile for p7500 there are no Australian carriers/countries on the list. will another countries rom work?
kat8350 said:
thanks,
just wondering though, when I search sammobile for p7500 there are no Australian carriers/countries on the list. will another countries rom work?
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Sadly I don't know. I have the gt-p7510 WiFi so I can pretty much flash what I want. If you don't use your 3g on your tab I would be inclined to say yes, flash away. But if you do I would be cautious.
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Olivier V said:
Sadly I don't know. I have the gt-p7510 WiFi so I can pretty much flash what I want. If you don't use your 3g on your tab I would be inclined to say yes, flash away. But if you do I would be cautious.
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Thank you so much Oliver! My tab is now working with the stock p7510 Rom. I Never used the 3G anyway. really do appreciate the help. I probably would still be downloading random roms and trying to get them to work otherwise!
kat8350 said:
Thank you so much Oliver! My tab is now working with the stock p7510 Rom. I Never used the 3G anyway. really do appreciate the help. I probably would still be downloading random roms and trying to get them to work otherwise!
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I'm glad I could help ?
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