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.
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I have successfully flashed the Omega ROM to my S3 using a combo of Odin and then CWM. It is running fine but I have been advised to upgrade to a BLFB or CM9 based ROM as I am currently using one based on ALEx and it's more of a battery drainer.
However, I am anxious to do this without first knowing if I need to flash it some other state first before upgrading. Or can I just download, backup, factory reset/cache reset and go ahead and flash the new ROM/Baseband etc?
If there is a step to step guide for this I'd appreciate the link.
backup factory reset wipe cache advanced wipe dalvik cache and flash
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muhamet said:
backup factory reset wipe cache advanced wipe dalvik cache and flash
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And that's it? I can install any ROM I find on here regardless of my current phone's state?
Greedyfly said:
And that's it? I can install any ROM I find on here regardless of my current phone's state?
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Pretty much yes unless specefied otherwise in ROM OP
watsa said:
Pretty much yes unless specefied otherwise in ROM OP
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Do you know any that I should avoid?
I am coming from ALEx if that helps?
Either way thank you guys. Both thanks coming your way.
Earlier today tried flashing an original firmware on my Galaxy S2 using this file GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWLP7_I9100XXLPS_I9100XEULP5.tar. Everything passed through Odin but seems my device doesn't want to boot flashing this. I also installed the Litening_Rom_v6-1.tar.md5 after that and again didn't want to boot through Odin.
I did manage to get into CWM and restore a nandroid backup and it boots fine now.
I am selling my S2 tomorrow and wanted to put it back to stock. Is there any way through CWM to flash a stock rom and unroot as seems odin is causing problems. If the CWM way isn't possible can anyone point me in the right direction for an original rom that will work.
Any help appreciated.
By the way i am on an unbranded S2 form Uk.
When you were flashing in Odin did you flash the kernel, recovery and the system? Or just the system?
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tpmullan said:
When you were flashing in Odin did you flash the kernel, recovery and the system? Or just the system?
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Just flashed the file above with the pda button. (Only gave me the .tar file)
It is caused by not making a wipe cache and data before flash. Before selling, format also /system. First of all reset counter with Triangle Away if not yet
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Phil3759 said:
It is caused by not making a wipe cache and data before flash. Before selling, format also /system. First of all reset counter with Triangle Away if not yet
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Will this mthod take me back to stock after I have done it?
Use the Odin instructions from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
Remember to select the PDA option, not other options on Odin. That should work without needing to format system, cache and dalvik cache. If it really doesn't work report here. And try to flash other Roms, like the NEE 4.0.4 (last one released).
memphisuklf said:
Will this mthod take me back to stock after I have done it?
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With those steps you have an empty phone. If you flash a stock ROM you get your phone like when you bought it
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delawalla said:
Use the Odin instructions from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
Remember to select the PDA option, not other options on Odin. That should work without needing to format system, cache and dalvik cache. If it really doesn't work report here. And try to flash other Roms, like the NEE 4.0.4 (last one released).
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If he wants to sell it, your steps will not be enough to reset the phone like if it was new
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Say I'm using the August firmware now and I want to use back the may firmware or stock rom, can Odin do it? Will I run into any problems?
Ev0d3vil said:
Say I'm using the August firmware now and I want to use back the may firmware or stock rom, can Odin do it? Will I run into any problems?
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Standard reply is no
But if problems then full wipe first .
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Ev0d3vil said:
Say I'm using the August firmware now and I want to use back the may firmware or stock rom, can Odin do it? Will I run into any problems?
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It will not cause any problems..but you may run into bootloops and then you might have to delete your data..
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It will not cause any problems..but you may run into bootloops and then you might have to delete your data..
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Mmmm. Boot loops due to? And what kind of data?
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Mmmm. Boot loops due to? And what kind of data?
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Data delete as in factory reset. .everything on your internal memory..but it is a "if"..I am not saying it will happen for sure..and boot loops due to conflicts between your current system files and the files you will flash. .
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All data - cache, dalvik cache and factory reset.... Please note, if you use pc odin to flash back a stock rom it generally wipes the internal sd card. BACK UP YOUR INFO 1st...
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All data - cache, dalvik cache and factory reset.... Please note, if you use pc odin to flash back a stock rom it generally wipes the internal sd card. BACK UP YOUR INFO 1st...
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No it doesn't..AFAIK
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No it doesn't..AFAIK
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Yep it doesn't. two days ago I flashed back and was wondering why my device status was still modified despite resetting the flash counter. Turned out I had to restore to factory defaults.
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
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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.