So I have a stock unbranded i9100 that I'm just starting to play with. I roited it yesterday using Superoneclick, which went fine. I then tried to download a new kernel onto it to install clockworkmod recovery.,The phone goes into download mode just fine, anf yes I do press vol up to confirm. Odin and heimdall even find the phone and start the diwnload pricess, but heimdall doesnt progress beyond 0% and Odin freezes at zImage. Kies also cannot successfully update the firmware. Ive tried in an xp computer, a win 7 computer and a mac, no luck on any if them. The phone still works fine after I take the battery out. Help! What am I doing wrong?
Thanks
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Playing ??? thats the answer you read the faqs and guides before playing .
Your Odin problem sounds like wrong firmware or wrong file or wrong phone .
CWM and Root .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
you are not wrong.
maybe firmware or kernel or odim is wrong.
Or one of those isnt for your phone.
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Perhaps playing is the wrong word - I did read the FAQ's/guides before starting and thought I knew what I was doing.
Under About phone, I'm using a GT-I9100 running 2.3.3, Baseband I9100XXKE4, Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE7-CL215725 [email protected] #2, Build GINGERBREAD.XWKE7
I used odin 1.83 and 1.85 on several different computers, killing off all mentions of Kies in task manager first. I've tried multiple kernels including CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEU_KE7-v4.0-CWM4.zip from the link above and get stuck at the same point every time - odin just gets to zImage then freezes. Could somebod be more specific about what I am doing wrong or how I can find the information I need?
Thanks for your help!
mseth said:
Perhaps playing is the wrong word - I did read the FAQ's/guides before starting and thought I knew what I was doing.
Under About phone, I'm using a GT-I9100 running 2.3.3, Baseband I9100XXKE4, Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE7-CL215725 [email protected] #2, Build GINGERBREAD.XWKE7
I used odin 1.83 and 1.85 on several different computers, killing off all mentions of Kies in task manager first. I've tried multiple kernels including CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEU_KE7-v4.0-CWM4.zip from the link above and get stuck at the same point every time - odin just gets to zImage then freezes. Could somebod be more specific about what I am doing wrong or how I can find the information I need?
Thanks for your help!
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1) uninstall KIES
2) Download drivers (copy in my 4shared, see link in sig, 4icon)
3) install driver
4) try flashing
If that doesnt work try
1) Changing USB ports
2) Changing USB cables
3) Try a different PC.
Thanks for sharing the drivers but still no luck.
I guess I'll order a new USB cable and see if that helps. Is it likely to - the cable transfers data ok otherwise, its just in download mode?
mseth said:
Thanks for sharing the drivers but still no luck.
I guess I'll order a new USB cable and see if that helps. Is it likely to - the cable transfers data ok otherwise, its just in download mode?
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I found the cable that came with the phone to be awful and rather unreliable. YMMV of cause.
And its just a few things that might be causing the problem, no guarantees its the problem.
Could lool at Mobile Odin .
jje
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Mobile Odin worked! Thanks for the suggestion. I know have CWM installed and am in business!
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I am a total noob so bear with me please
i have read loads of tutorials of how to root my device but they all use very technical terms
My current thing is bukj3 and i was wondering if i needed to put a certain official firmware before i root because im thinking there are certain roots for certain firmwares also i was hoping someone can give me nooby instructions lol
thanks
I think the most simple guide is probably this one.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
You should find the instructions there, and step by step guide fairly good!
For more detailed knowledge try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
hope this helps
Rooting is not very difficult at all
The easiest way is to replace the kernel on your device with one that is already rooted.
To do this you install a program called Odin on your desktop computer or mobile Odin on your phone and use this software to flash a kernel to your phone.
You download a kernel that is Odin compatible and flash it.
I'd recommend chainfires cfroot kernel as a first step. Download from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Read the first few posts on exactly how to do it. It only takes a few minutes to do.
If you have kies installed on your computer the drivers for Odin will already be installed.
Install kies.
Download odin.
Download cfroot kernel (from link above)
Stop kies.
Run Odin.
Put phone into download mode.
Connect phone.
Select cfroot kernel as per instructions in above link.
Flash kernel using Odin.
Device is rooted.
If you need more help let me know.
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I have kies installed but another problem im having is the samsung mtp drivers fail to install.. ive tried all solutions such as switching usb dwbugging on n off .. reinstalling kies and updating my windows service pack.. im currently using vista
If you put your phone into USB connection mode and connect to computer does the computer recognise the phone as a drive and let you view the files etc?
If so I think Odin will work.
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Thanks alot ill try that
btw once ive done the cf-root is there a certain custom ROM you would recommend, you see for some reason i am having alot of game issues such as the characters and buildings being pure white and many games that are meant to be compatible for my phone send me back to my app list after the title screen plus they are meant to help with battery life etc.
please could someone help before i bounce my phone off the wall lol ...samsung galaxy s2 running gingerbread
i have followed the instructions on here to root my phone, i have successfully used odin to flash and insecure kernal, it gives me the yellow triangle, BUT, when i go to open s2root version 1.5.1 it comes up constantly with usb device IS NOT connected, please connect and try again...i have searched for hours for help but can't seem to find any...what i have found is this...
make sure usb debugging is checked...IT IS
make sure your using a official samsung cable...I AM
make sure no kies software is running...I CLOSED IT ALL DOWN
reboot your computer... I HAVE
try a different usb port on computer.. I HAVE
i am using windows 7 and its a pretty new computer so totally capable of running all apps i throw at it, i have no idea what else i can do to get this up and running, please help, sorry if this is in the wrong section etc, but i have seemed to have been going round in circles for hours
emma129 said:
please could someone help before i bounce my phone off the wall lol ...samsung galaxy s2 running gingerbread
i have followed the instructions on here to root my phone, i have successfully used odin to flash and insecure kernal, it gives me the yellow triangle, BUT, when i go to open s2root version 1.5.1 it comes up constantly with usb device IS NOT connected, please connect and try again...i have searched for hours for help but can't seem to find any...what i have found is this...
make sure usb debugging is checked...IT IS
make sure your using a official samsung cable...I AM
make sure no kies software is running...I CLOSED IT ALL DOWN
reboot your computer... I HAVE
try a different usb port on computer.. I HAVE
i am using windows 7 and its a pretty new computer so totally capable of running all apps i throw at it, i have no idea what else i can do to get this up and running, please help, sorry if this is in the wrong section etc, but i have seemed to have been going round in circles for hours
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Use Odin to flash speed mod kernel. Place it in the PDA and flash. You can download it from his thread here on xda. Just search Google.
Steps:
1. Download the kernel
2. Put phone in download mode (down volume, home and power)
3. Open Odin and click PDA and then find the speedmod kernel found here ( http://vln01.helochat.com/tourist/speedmod-kernel-s2-k2-21-Odin.tar )
4. Flash!!
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ok you've lost me the unsecure kernal i used was the xwkl1, was that the wrong one and i should overwrite it with another, is that what you mean?
ok i have done as you suggested and flashed the file with odin, but it still won't connect to s2root??
emma129 said:
ok you've lost me the unsecure kernal i used was the xwkl1, was that the wrong one and i should overwrite it with another, is that what you mean?
ok i have done as you suggested and flashed the file with odin, but it still won't connect to s2root??
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View attachment ninphetamine-2.1.3-release.tar
just put that in pda in odin and flash
thats how i did it, its already rooted and has CWM then flash whatever rom or kernel you want if you want (that one's out dated now)
and the kernel the guy above said will be already rooted aswell so no need to use s2root
emma129 said:
ok you've lost me the unsecure kernal i used was the xwkl1, was that the wrong one and i should overwrite it with another, is that what you mean?
ok i have done as you suggested and flashed the file with odin, but it still won't connect to s2root??
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That files you flashed has root in it. Once flashed your all rooted. Speedmod is better than nemphetamine kernel
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alcurtis93 said:
That files you flashed has root in it. Once flashed your all rooted. Speedmod is better than nemphetamine kernel
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Hi, I'm pretty new to this too.
Just wondering, I used "GT-I9100_XWKI8_insecure.tar" to flash my Galaxy SII, then s2root. I get superuser, but I can't find CWM.
Can I use this kernel you guys posted as well? Or is it for his specific phone?
I'm really having problems getting CWM, and I'm scared of trying stuff before getting a backup.
So if installing that kernel installs CWM as well, and works for my model too, then I'm going for it.
Thanks.
hi, i have just recently got another galaxy s2 after nicely cracking the screen on my old one :S the stats are as follows
galaxy s2
4.0.3
i9100xxlps
3.0.1519100xwlp7sl340913
i downloaded and flashed the closes kernal which was xxlp6 (this was the closest) and now it seems stuck in the start up screen, odin flashes it successfully and it starts to reboot but all i have on screen is samsung galaxys11 with yellow triangle and it just hangs there and won't go any further, i followed the instructions to the letter so i don't know whats gone wrong, i found this thread and i have found and downloaded the speedmod kernal and tried to flash that over using odin, again it says successfull but will not go past the loading screen, please help i don't know what to do or what i could have possibly done wrong
thanks in advance, emma
Here is your answer, found in 30 seconds in the stickied threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108499
Also, download the stock ROM required from either sammobile.com or using the PC version of CheckFus.
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themadba said:
Here is your answer, found in 30 seconds in the stickied threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108499
Also, download the stock ROM required from either sammobile.com or using the PC version of CheckFus.
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thank you, im getting myself so frustrated, i know i should have searched first but ya know what it's like when ya all up in the air and just feel like screaming? lol , thanks i'll go read it now
I've tried everything, soft reset, hard reset taking battery out flashed all different firmwares now i've briked it but the only way i can get it into download mode is if i flash a kernel in PDA on its own I9100XXKI3 the original version is 2.3.6 XXLK4 or LP4 can't remember well, any flash i do it's always FAIL FAIL FAIl :'( BY the way i do have the drivers instaled for it and kies
If you can get in download mode, it's not bricked.
If it is bricked, you can still get it repaired with a j-tag repair.
I'd recommend you to try Heimdall if Odin fails for some reason. It comes with its own drivers and does not need KIES nor its drivers to work.
TheSniperFan said:
If you can get in download mode, it's not bricked.
If it is bricked, you can still get it repaired with a j-tag repair.
I'd recommend you to try Heimdall if Odin fails for some reason. It comes with its own drivers and does not need KIES nor its drivers to work.
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I've got Heimdall but how does it work to flash firmwares? when i click on it a black screen comes on and goes straight off would you have a link i can try and reinstall it maybe
supersel said:
I've got Heimdall but how does it work to flash firmwares? when i click on it a black screen comes on and goes straight off would you have a link i can try and reinstall it maybe
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It's a console application. You use some kind of console to run it with the proper arguments(cmd/powershell/...).
Or you download the Heimdall frontend and extract it into the same directory as Heimdall. Then you get a "clickable" application. Drivers are included, you have too install them manually.
I recommend you the latter.
if you can do download mode i say try formating system partition using cwm.
also remove your sdcard until you finish flash using odin.
try different usb port and different usb cable.
lol didnt understand a word of all that words too complicated for me sorry for being stupid
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how to i use cwm ??? i cant get in recovery mode isnt there an application i can download on pc to try and reset it or something kies doesnt pick my phone
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now you try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
supersel said:
lol didnt understand a word of all that words too complicated for me sorry for being stupid
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not going to say anythng more......... go get educated for this first. use search or stikies.
zaheedahmed said:
now you try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
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I've done everything that page says but it still says Fail in odin
atifsh said:
if you can do download mode i say try formating system partition using cwm.
also remove your sdcard until you finish flash using odin.
try different usb port and different usb cable.
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But when you say Try formating system partition through CWM how do i do it when im stuck on download mode please explain and i dont have a sd card in and different cables don't do it either
One you can get to download mode Yes .
Two download a new version of Odin in case old is corrupt .
KIES turned off and not running .
Three follow instructions in the stock rom thread below and flash any GB firmware with a working link .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
We know multiupload is closed pick another download link .
That is to make sure everything is 100% in an attempt to identify the problem by following the basic instructions to the letter as 99% of problems are users making up the instructions .
jje
Kill Kies*.exe processes in windows task manager.
Make sure you have samsung usb drivers installed.
Run Odin and it will work.
victorator said:
Kill Kies*.exe processes in windows task manager.
Make sure you have samsung usb drivers installed.
Run Odin and it will work.
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I've done all that lol installed the drivers a 100 times, odin is always failed
Try this
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
If you are using latest version of Odin in win7, run it as administrator
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I want to flash my phone back to stock but the usb cable doesn't work when i plug it into the computer. can anyone help me with this?
the phone will only charge by USB.
ive tried different cables and different machines and i get the same result.
baseband: I9100XXLPQ
kernel version: [email protected] 1
build number: IML74K
mod version: black infinitum v0.6.3
does your storage opens when on usb? or that dont work either?
Answer is Mobile Odin
jje
atifsh said:
does your storage opens when on usb? or that dont work either?
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i dont understand what you mean?
JJEgan said:
Answer is Mobile Odin
jje
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do you have a link for that mobile odin?
otispowell said:
do you have a link for that mobile odin?
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Link.
ctomgee said:
Link.
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Thanks anyway i found it already. just trying to find out how to use it
You need a working USB connection to use Odin.
You could install the Samba app or something similar on your phone, copy the ROM to it via wifi, reboot into CWM an install from there (you'll need a rom in CWM zip format).
Alternatively, given USB worked at some point (as you installed a ROM) you could try uninstalling and reinstalling Samsung Kies and the Samsung USB drivers (they install wit Kies).
HTH
clonski said:
You need a working USB connection to use Odin.
You could install the Samba app or something similar on your phone, copy the ROM to it via wifi, reboot into CWM an install from there (you'll need a rom in CWM zip format).
Alternatively, given USB worked at some point (as you installed a ROM) you could try uninstalling and reinstalling Samsung Kies and the Samsung USB drivers (they install wit Kies).
HTH
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i tried the re install of kies and drivers but no luck. its doesn't even make a sound on my pc when you attach a usb device.
im currently trying the mobile odin app and im just on the boot animation. i may have tried to the wrong official firmware or something. but i left some custom orms on it so if it doesn't work soon ill try again with another =/.
p.s. when i try to download the stock roms from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 i cant seem to download anything. it's as if all the links have been taken down
otispowell said:
p.s. when i try to download the stock roms from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 i cant seem to download anything. it's as if all the links have been taken down
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Yeah, I noticed that too but I can't post in that thread till I reach 10 posts, hence I'm being a good citizen and serving my time here
otispowell said:
i tried the re install of kies and drivers but no luck. its doesn't even make a sound on my pc when you attach a usb device.
im currently trying the mobile odin app and im just on the boot animation. i may have tried to the wrong official firmware or something. but i left some custom orms on it so if it doesn't work soon ill try again with another =/.
p.s. when i try to download the stock roms from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 i cant seem to download anything. it's as if all the links have been taken down
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Multiupload and megaupload were forced to close some time ago by the US Department of Justice and the FBI. Any links pointing at those domains will not work and it has been known for quite some time.
You can try to find stock firmwares that are still linked to those two domains with CheckFUS or at samfirmware.com.
ctomgee said:
Multiupload and megaupload were forced to close some time ago by the US Department of Justice and the FBI. Any links pointing at those domains will not work and it has been known for quite some time.
You can try to find stock firmwares that are still linked to those two domains with CheckFUS or at samfirmware.com.
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I found one already thanks. Mobile odin didnt work at first. I was stuck on the boot screen so i cleared the cache and factory reset then it worked.
In case anyone is wondering how I got a sock firmware on many phone in things first place..... i just downloaded it of my phone via WiFi
Hi guys,
I'm very new here and also a noob when it comes to rooting and flashing custom ROMS. I was following the instructions of Archidroid in installing his CustomROm Archidroid. The instructions are easy to understand and very helpful. I was able to download his ROM and put it to my externalSDcard as recommended. I downloaded the lates Odin and Philztouchrecovery as instructed and put it on the PDA field. Then I was successful in putting my phone to download mode. Now here's the problem after I replugged my phone to my computer, nothing happened! "<ID:0/003> Added!!". >>This message did not appear on the message box of Odin. The last message from Odin is leave CS mode. What am I doing wrong?? My phone is the Galaxy S3-GT-I9300. And it hasn't been rooted yet. If there's already a thread about this please let me know so I can get to it, I tried searching but I can't find the answers that I need here. Please help!
BodjieJed said:
Hi guys,
I'm very new here and also a noob when it comes to rooting and flashing custom ROMS. I was following the instructions of Archidroid in installing his CustomROm Archidroid. The instructions are easy to understand and very helpful. I was able to download his ROM and put it to my externalSDcard as recommended. I downloaded the lates Odin and Philztouchrecovery as instructed and put it on the PDA field. Then I was successful in putting my phone to download mode. Now here's the problem after I replugged my phone to my computer, nothing happened! "<ID:0/003> Added!!". >>This message did not appear on the message box of Odin. The last message from Odin is leave CS mode. What am I doing wrong?? My phone is the Galaxy S3-GT-I9300. And it hasn't been rooted yet. If there's already a thread about this please let me know so I can get to it, I tried searching but I can't find the answers that I need here. Please help!
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is your phone recognized by odin? i mean it should look like com:xx. if not, try changing the usb ports. and by the way you sure you are in download mode? volume down+home+power ?
sriram231092 said:
is your phone recognized by odin? i mean it should look like com:xx. if not, try changing the usb ports. and by the way you sure you are in download mode? volume down+home+power ?
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Have tried all three USB ports in my laptop but still the same and yes, I am in download mode. One thing I can add and I don't know if it has anything to do with it is, on the top left the custom binary is a NO. I'm really new at this. One more question if my phone is being recognized by laptop when I plug it in like it appears as a portable device on My Computer it means that the USB drivers are installed and correct, right?
BodjieJed said:
Have tried all three USB ports in my laptop but still the same and yes, I am in download mode. One thing I can add and I don't know if it has anything to do with it is, on the top left the custom binary is a NO. I'm really new at this. One more question if my phone is being recognized by laptop when I plug it in like it appears as a portable device on My Computer it means that the USB drivers are installed and correct, right?
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custom binary has nothing to do here buddy. first you need to root the phone using CF-ROOT method. and flash the philz recovery.zip from CWM recovery that comes after flashing with CF-ROOT. later you will be able to flash any custom rom through philz recovery.
step1: open odin
step2: put phone in download mode(volume down+home+power)
step3: connect phone via usb
step4: odin recognizes the phone
step5: cf-root and the following methods stated at the beginning
sriram231092 said:
custom binary has nothing to do here buddy. first you need to root the phone using CF-ROOT method. and flash the philz recovery.zip from CWM recovery that comes after flashing with CF-ROOT. later you will be able to flash any custom rom through philz recovery.
step1: open odin
step2: put phone in download mode(volume down+home+power)
step3: connect phone via usb
step4: odin recognizes the phone
step5: cf-root and the following methods stated at the beginning
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I think I know the problem now. Odin is not recognizing my phone when its on Odin mode. I tried 3 different USB cables already but just the same. I tried to what you said but Odin is simply not recognizing my phone.
BodjieJed said:
I think I know the problem now. Odin is not recognizing my phone when its on Odin mode. I tried 3 different USB cables already but just the same. I tried to what you said but Odin is simply not recognizing my phone.
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do you have kies installed on your laptop? if yes, stop it running in the background from task manager. if this is not the problem, try another laptop or pc.
sriram231092 said:
do you have kies installed on your laptop? if yes, stop it running in the background from task manager. if this is not the problem, try another laptop or pc.
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I checked the task manager and KIES is not running and its not even installed. I guess I need to try a different laptop or PC.
BodjieJed said:
I checked the task manager and KIES is not running and its not even installed. I guess I need to try a different laptop or PC.
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yes you need to. also try restarting your laptop.
Sounds more like no drivers installed. Try installing kies to get the drivers and then ensure it's not running in the background. That should solve your problem.
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C7SS said:
Sounds more like no drivers installed. Try installing kies to get the drivers and then ensure it's not running in the background. That should solve your problem.
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I tried it on another laptop and its still the same. So I guess I'm gonna try to install KIES here. Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. I'll update you what will happen next.
U have to install drivers first u know that right?
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Do all of the above and if none of that works try older version of Odin....I have had problems before with newer version of Odin and found that some of the older versions work well.
tallman43 said:
Do all of the above and if none of that works try older version of Odin....I have had problems before with newer version of Odin and found that some of the older versions work well.
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You're all correct!! Its the drivers! Thanks so much guys!