I want to maintain all my appdata and stuff, how would I go about unrooting?
SuperOneClick and S2 Root freeze whenever I try to unroot with those, is there anyway of fixing this and if not can you link me with the correct things I need to download because I have quite literally explored the internet and I am tired.
I need to send this thing off totally unrooted for repair.
Why make another thread?
What use is keeping app data on your phone if you're planning on sending it off for repair? Chances are it's going to come back factory reset.
oinkylicious said:
Why make another thread?
What use is keeping app data on your phone if you're planning on sending it off for repair? Chances are it's going to come back factory reset.
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True... Then how do I reset my phone to stock?
Flash original stock firmware for your phone via Odin. You can usually get it from sammobile just sign up and type in your model number and search for your original kernel if you can remember it, download, flash via Odin in the PDA section.
EDIT - you will need to reset your flash counter also using a USB jig to remove any trace of rooting.
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bubba949 said:
Flash original stock firmware for your phone via Odin. You can usually get it from sammobile just sign up and type in your model number and search for your original kernel if you can remember it, download, flash via Odin in the PDA section.
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And this will totally remove root from the phone?
Yes it will. I would do a backup of anything you want to keep and do a factory reset before flashing.
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Yes it will. I would do a backup of anything you want to keep and do a factory reset before flashing.
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I cannot find a firmware version on SamMobile with the correct CSC version? Would I do a nandroid to back it up?
What was your original version? Yes you can do a nandroid backup.
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what was your original version? Yes you can do a nandroid backup.
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pda:i9100xwki4
phone: I9100xxki1
csc: I9100xeukh2
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This is slightly off topic, but I desperately need help.
I put ICS on my Dads Samsung Galaxy a few days ago, and left him to it after that. He decided he didn't like it and without asking me about it, decided to restore it back to GB through CWM recovery. He's now stuck on the boot screen every time he starts his phone.
I'd really appreciate some help here guys.
Thanks in advance.
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try wipe cache and dalvik cache and reboot from recovey...
if no hope try wipe data factory reset and do again a restore..
I like your dad's decision - the way he went about it is obviously flawed...
Standard bootloop? Flash stock etc. Backup?
zaheedahmed said:
try wipe cache and dalvik cache and reboot from recovey...
if no hope try wipe data factory reset and do again a restore..
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I've done all of the above. Still stuck on the 'Galaxy S GT-I9000' screen :/
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Wipe data/cache from the recovery menu and then try a restore.
if doesnt work probably there are some corrupt files in the backup so wipe and then flash the rom you(your dad ) want.
WARNING : Wiping data would make you loose all your apps but amything in the 'sdcard' wont get effected
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B3311 said:
I like your dad's decision - the way he went about it is obviously flawed...
Standard bootloop? Flash stock etc. Backup?
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He's such an idiot some times.
It's not even a boot loop to be honest...its just permanently stuck on one screen :/
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Ba7rani123 said:
Wipe data/cache from the recovery menu and then try a restore.
if doesnt work probably there are some corrupt files in the backup so wipe and then flash the rom you(your dad ) want.
WARNING : Wiping data would make you loose all your apps but amything in the 'sdcard' wont get effected
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I've done all the possible wipes.
I'm unable to access the SD card or internal storage through cmw...
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The only thing I can think of is flashing ICS through Odin on my PC..?
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are you able to access your back up?
flash a ROM from ODIN....
I know. Could you find me a link to the from I need please? I'm unsure as to what one I would need...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
choose a rom from above,
guide for ODIN flash is there in my signature
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are you able to access your back up?
flash a ROM from ODIN....
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I agree with zaheedahmed, I think if u cant access using cwm, try flashing a ROM using ODIN
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zaheedahmed said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
choose a rom from above,
guide for ODIN flash is there in my signature
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Thanks a lot! Once it's been downloaded and flashed I'll get back to you! Thanks so much. You saved me ass big time!
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you are most welcome buddy
feel free to ask more...
make sure keis not runnig, kill it before open ODIN....
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you are most welcome buddy
feel free to ask more...
make sure keis not runnig, kill it before open ODIN....
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Will do!
Also, the reason for him wishing to restore was something to do with the fact his phone calls weren't working. He said he posted on here through this account and got no reply so decided to try and restore it.
He can make and answer calls, but he can't hear or be heard by the other person.
Any idea?
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now the things are already on the midway...lets see after flashing the new ROM,
Odin froze and closed. The phone is now unresponsive. Help!?!?!?!?!?!?
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zaheedahmed said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
choose a rom from above,
guide for ODIN flash is there in my signature
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OP, I thought you said your dad's phone is a Galaxy S, not an S2? Well this is a link to S2 firmwares.
Edit: went back and read... Yup, you said he is stuck on the i9000 screen. You are better off asking for i9000 help in the i9000 forums...else people will assume you are talking about an i9100, and tell you to do things for the i9100, like above.
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OP, I thought you said your dad's phone is a Galaxy S, not an S2? Well this is a link to S2 firmwares.
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F*CKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK.
Okay, well now I'm definitely screwed.
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OP, I thought you said your dad's phone is a Galaxy S, not an S2? Well this is a link to S2 firmwares.
Edit: went back and read... Yup, you said he is stuck on the i9000 screen. You are better off asking for i9000 help in the i9000 forums...else people will assume you are talking about an i9100, and tell you to do things for the i9100, like above.
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I posted in there, and got no response. It's like a graveyard in there!
currently i have a 2.3.6 custom rom and would like to flash I9100XWLP9_I9100KPNLP1_KPN with odin, this is a 1-part odin flash, so i have to flash without re-partition and afterwards make a factory reset, is this the correct way to upgrade? thx
Yep that's right
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I dont think you need to do factory reset..
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al_madd said:
I dont think you need to do factory reset..
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He doesn't NEED to, but it is usually better to start fresh. Reduces the chances of weird problems.
Every update I do, I back up all my app data using TB, full wipe, update, and then restore my TB backups.
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currently i have a 2.3.6 custom rom and would like to flash I9100XWLP9_I9100KPNLP1_KPN with odin, this is a 1-part odin flash, so i have to flash without re-partition and afterwards make a factory reset, is this the correct way to upgrade? thx
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The real answer is no need for factory wipe its not in the instructions .
But as posted many of us do wipe the phone before an upgrade and factory reset afterwards .
It does no harm anyway and is probably good practice .
jje
nitramz said:
currently i have a 2.3.6 custom rom and would like to flash I9100XWLP9_I9100KPNLP1_KPN with odin, this is a 1-part odin flash, so i have to flash without re-partition and afterwards make a factory reset, is this the correct way to upgrade? thx
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Yes, correct. Make sure re-partition is not checked.
Hi xda goers .
I'm trying to unroot my s3 ready for jb?
I've flashed back stock kernel via odin .
Flashed recovery through s.gs3 toolkit 1.0 which got rid of cwm etc.
But I'm still rooted?
It's still says custom binary in recovery mode & ota update fails @ 30%.
Do I flash full pda csc etc again?
Will it wipe my phone clean?
Don't wanna wipe my phone clean.
Help pls pls pls
You need triangle away to reset the counter. Then find your original firmware and flash with odin.
Edit: Backup your data.
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Arsaw said:
You need triangle away to reset the counter. Then find your original firmware and flash with odin.
Edit: Backup your data.
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I've done a nandroid backup etc. Need root? Don't you to restore
So do I just flash full pda csc etc.
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Do I really need triangle away?
Will doing a full flash wipe the phone. I'm unsure you see.
Cheers arsaw but I wanna know will it wipe all my files on sdcard / ext sdcard ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856234
Check out faryab's stock firmware sticky in the general section.
In the op, there is a link to a YouTube video by totally dubbed. It shows you exactly what you need to do to return to stock.
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Is better to reset the counter with triangle away. No harm right
Flash with PDA only.
Flashing original firmware shouldn't wipe your data. But backup your data for safety.
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Hi xda developers members,
I'm currently trying to reinstall my phone back to stock with just the stock files and nothing else, can anyone tell me how I would go about this? I just want the phone cleared of all apps and other files as I want a fresh start with it.
Galaxy is currently running Jellybean 4.1.1 rooted.
Thanks.
factory reset in recovery if you've not been flashing any custom roms/rooted etc...
EDIT - or just do a reset through the settings menu
mikep99 said:
factory reset in recovery if you've not been flashing any custom roms/rooted etc...
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Unfortunately the OS is rooted. Is that an issue?
EDIT: Thanks for the information, so if I reset the phone via Settings > Back Up or Reset > Factory Data Reset. This will wipe all the apps, files and the root off my phone and just leave me with the OS?
nope -
run triangle away first if you want to reset the counter
then flash a stock ROM firmware from sammobile.com - use ODIN to flash it.
then full wipe through recovery
should all be stock then....
mikep99 said:
nope -
run triangle away first if you want to reset the counter
then flash a stock ROM firmware from sammobile.com - use ODIN to flash it.
then full wipe through recovery
should all be stock then....
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I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to all this stuff so bare with me on this!
1. Why would I want to reset the counter?
2. I don't mind the device being rooted, I just want all the files and apps gone, I wouldn't mind if it was just the OS and the rooted files. Would that be done if I did the Factory Data Reset?
Thanks.
Oh right, yeah, if you still want root just do a factory reset
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mikep99 said:
Oh right, yeah, if you still want root just do a factory reset
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Cheers mate, much appreciated. I've just done as you've said and it's worked, hooray!
Now one more question if I may. At the moment, when I go and check for an update, it says "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available"
This is a pain, as I don't want to loose my root, but I want to be able to update I guess, anyway to bypass this?
Im afraid not. You can still update through kies I think, but youll lose root.
The choice is basically root or ota updates..
Easiest thing to do is flash any new firmwares using ODIN then reroot using CF Root..
Or use custom roms..
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mikep99 said:
Im afraid not. You can still update through kies I think, but youll lose root.
The choice is basically root or ota updates..
Easiest thing to do is flash any new firmwares using ODIN then reroot using CF Root..
Or use custom roms..
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Fair enough, suppose we can't have it all!
So when the next Jellybean update comes out, I just download the firmware from SamMobile, and flash it via ODIN. Sounds easy enough!
Thanks for all the help mate, once again it's much appreciated. Enjoy your evening.
Yep, thats correct.
Cheers, and you!
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Meticulous said:
Hi xda developers members,
I'm currently trying to reinstall my phone back to stock with just the stock files and nothing else, can anyone tell me how I would go about this? I just want the phone cleared of all apps and other files as I want a fresh start with it.
Galaxy is currently running Jellybean 4.1.1 rooted.
Thanks.
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There is a function in the Samsung Kies Called "Firmware Upgrade and Initialization" which is located in the Tools of the Samsung Kies 2.5.0.
Fill in the information it requires and follow the instructions.
It will repartition your phone and install the new pure firmware just like it is a new phone.
So yeah, I would like to know if it is possible to flash it on stock 4.0.4, unrooted kernel with Odin. I seem to have a sane chip.
And can I do a backup using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840223 without tripping the flash counter, rooting or overwriting the stock recovery (so without any traces of doing so)?
yeah you can, odin / mobile odin (pro version will get you rooted while flashing)
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gastonw said:
yeah you can, odin / mobile odin (pro version will get you rooted while flashing)
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I'm assuming you responded to the question #1 so how about the second one?
Didn't check that thread, wild guess yes, you can (?)
You can also back things up with online nandroid back up
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gastonw said:
Didn't check that thread, wild guess yes, you can (?)
You can also back things up with online nandroid back up
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It's a temporary recovery so does that mean it will be removed on the next boot and doesn't permanently replace the stock recovery or leaves any traces?
CMW? gone once you flash a stock ROM.
After that, you can flash it again and be able to restore the back up you made.
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gastonw said:
CMW? gone once you flash a stock ROM.
After that, you can flash it again and be able to restore the back up you made.
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So there's my backup method without rooting, right?
well....since you'll flash cmw you could easily root it while you at it.
What's that thread you posted about? CMW or a kernel?
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gastonw said:
well....since you'll flash cmw you could easily root it while you at it.
What's that thread you posted about? CMW or a kernel?
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PhilZ Touch, CWM based recovery
And I don't want to risk my warranty by rooting, all I want to do is get JB early
leocooper said:
So yeah, I would like to know if it is possible to flash it on stock 4.0.4, unrooted kernel with Odin. I seem to have a sane chip.
And can I do a backup using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840223 without tripping the flash counter, rooting or overwriting the stock recovery (so without any traces of doing so)?
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you can flash LS8 via odin. for rooting you can flash Philz latest CWM.
incase if you want to unroot flash back stock KS8 via odin.
Apparently the backup worked, I got no triangle on boot and the recovery disappeared when I powered my phone off so everything went just how I wanted
leocooper said:
PhilZ Touch, CWM based recovery
And I don't want to risk my warranty by rooting, all I want to do is get JB early
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Once you flash ls8 warranty will be voided.
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Once you flash ls8 warranty will be voided.
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We already discussed this in another thread and now that I have a backup, I can just restore it later and get my warranty back
leocooper said:
We already discussed this in another thread and now that I have a backup, I can just restore it later and get my warranty back
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So what was that "I don't wanna be rooted" all about?
Odin flash is up. Mobile Odin recommended.
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So what was that "I don't wanna be rooted" all about?
Odin flash is up. Mobile Odin recommended.
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Well, I don't actually know, maybe I'm just paranoid about the flash counter and Triangle Away app
Does mobile odin bypass increasing flash counter??
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Well, I don't actually know, maybe I'm just paranoid about the flash counter and Triangle Away app
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Official ROM don't trigger those 2.
Triangle away clears them, as well as a USB jig.
Mobile odin also don't trigger them.
You're good.
Happy flashing.
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gastonw said:
Official ROM don't trigger those 2.
Triangle away clears them, as well as a USB jig.
Mobile odin also don't trigger them.
You're good.
Happy flashing.
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Now that I have made a backup of everything, should I install XWLS8 with a full wipe or not? Which one do you recommend? And I have a sane chip so is it possible to brick my device that way?
Sane chip = off the hook.
Try flashing without wipping, if you get lag or issues than yeah, factory reset.
Works both ways.
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Sane chip = off the hook.
Try flashing without wipping, if you get lag or issues than yeah, factory reset.
Works both ways.
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Ok, thank you for your help even though I'm a total noob! Oh, and is 12% battery enough for flashing since the phone should be charging while it is connected to the PC?