[A] how to root. - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

After a quick search:
http://androidadvices.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s3-gt-i9300-tutorial/
I will create a noob proof guide when I get some time, but at the moment I barely have time to pick it up from the store!
I plan to follow this when I receive mine as it correlates to what has been said here on XDA.
Hope this will filter some of the chatter from Q & A as soon as everyone received their devices .

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
The above link is all you need. I'm a noob when it comes to andriod and this only took a minute to do.
Just follow the following steps on that threads second post.
- Unzip the attached Odin3-vX.X.zip file
- Download and unzip the CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold volume-down + home + power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)

itao818 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
The above link is all you need. I'm a noob when it comes to andriod and this only took a minute to do.
Just follow the following steps on that threads second post.
- Unzip the attached Odin3-vX.X.zip file
- Download and unzip the CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold volume-down + home + power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
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Completely agree. Having come from HTC devices that sometimes took me round the houses to root (the Flyer was a nightmare), following the guidance above meant my phone was rooted in a matter of minutes. You don't need anything else

I switched from iphone to the S3 and I used this to root and it was very simple to follow for me who didnt know anything about android:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488

Problem is that users post or use a method from another site that has been copied from XDA sometimes not fully posted or an out of date method .
Have we not already got more than one noob root guide including videos .
jje

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[GUIDE][CDMA] A Literally Fool Proof Guide To Installing .211 (ICS).

NOTE: DO NOT panic if you get any errors, and do not stray from these steps. If you have a concern, please post in the thread and I will get back to you in a timely fashion, or someone else will help you. The only way you will mess yourself up is if you wing it at any point, like panicking when your .181 fastboot errors occasionally, or "freezes".
Files you'll need:​- Modified Droid Razr Utility 1.6 - Credits to G8orDroid & Mattlgroff @ DroidRZR (required)
- The update file for the ICS Leak you want to install (required) - no link because there's always a new one around the corner and I don't wanna update the OP every two days. Ask in the thread if you need it.
If you're on .181 or earlier (GB), OR on an ICS leak prior to .84, such as .79 or .75...
-------MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS AT LEAST AT 50% BATTERY BEFORE YOU INSTALL. I ACTUALLY RECOMMEND 75% OR 100%, BUT AT THE VERY LEAST BE AT 50% OR YOU RISK HAVING TO HOTWIRE YOUR RAZR TO CHARGE IT IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG/TOO SLOW. BE CAUTIOUS!!!-------​
- PUT THE UPDATE FILE ON YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD FIRST.
You will not be able to use your RAZR to put the files on the SD card after you begin. Please do so beforehand.
- Turn on USB Debugging.
- Open the Droid Razr Utility 1.6 Modified .bat file.
- Press any button after ADB starts up. Then type in 15 and press enter, and follow the onscreen instructions to reboot into AP Fastboot (bootloader).
- Return to the main menu.
- Type 1 and press enter twice.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to Fastboot to .181 using Modified Droid RAZR Utility to make sure you're completely stock and the update will go through.
- Turn your phone off.
- Turn your phone back on, holding VOL UP + VOL DWN.
- Use VOL DWN to go down to "Recovery", and then VOL UP to select it.
- Press VOL UP+VOL DWN to bring up the recovery menu once an image pops up after the rebooted phone's Motorola logo.
- Use VOL UP+VOL DWN to navigate to "apply update from external storage", then press PWR.
- Use VOL UP+VOL DWN to navigate to the update file (named BlurVersion____________ unless you changed it.), then press PWR.
- You should get no errors, and the phone should install the update successfully. Congrats, you're on ICS!
- I recommend factory resetting here to be safe, but you don't have to.
- Use VOL UP+VOL DWN to navigate to "reboot phone", then press PWR to leave recovery.
- Reroot if you want, using the guide at the bottom of the post.
If you're on .181 or earlier (GB), OR on an ICS leak prior to .84, such as .79 or .75... But the above instructions gave you a sideload error...
-------MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS AT LEAST AT 50% BATTERY BEFORE YOU INSTALL. I ACTUALLY RECOMMEND 75% OR 100%, BUT AT THE VERY LEAST BE AT 50% OR YOU RISK HAVING TO HOTWIRE YOUR RAZR TO CHARGE IT IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG/TOO SLOW. BE CAUTIOUS!!!-------​
- PUT THE UPDATE FILE ON YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD FIRST IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY.
You will not be able to use your RAZR to put the files on the SD card after you begin. Please do so beforehand.
- Turn on USB Debugging.
- Open the Droid Razr Utility 1.6 Modified .bat file.
- Press any button after ADB starts up. Then type in 15 and press enter, and follow the onscreen instructions to reboot into AP Fastboot (bootloader).
- Return to the main menu.
- Type 1 and press enter twice.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to Fastboot to .181 using Modified Droid RAZR Utility to make sure you're completely stock and the update will go through.
- Pick up your phone, and skip setup as it is futile at this point. You'll just want to turn on USB Debugging.
- On your computer, return to the main menu.
- Type 3 and press enter. Follow the directions to root your phone. It should reboot three times total.
- Install ROM Manager from the Play Store (no need for premium if you don't want it)
- DO NOT CLICK INSTALL RECOVERY, AND DO NOT INSTALL BOOTSTRAP
- Copy the update file and the .crc to /cache using a file manager of your choosing with root permissions if you did not already do so.
- Open /cache in a file browser of your choosing that will prompt you which application to use instead of opening the .zip file itself (ES File Explorer seems most popular - remember that you'll have to go enable root permissions in settings to even get to /cache, though!)
- Tap on the .zip and open it with ROM Manager
- Don't check anything in the popup and reboot recovery
- It will flash and finish
- Done! I recommend factory resetting again here. Reroot if you want using the guide at the bottom of the post.
If you're on a previous ICS leak, above .79
-------MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS AT LEAST AT 50% BATTERY BEFORE YOU INSTALL. I ACTUALLY RECOMMEND 75% OR 100%, BUT AT THE VERY LEAST BE AT 50% OR YOU RISK HAVING TO HOTWIRE YOUR RAZR TO CHARGE IT IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG/TOO SLOW. BE CAUTIOUS!!!-------​
- PUT THE UPDATE FILE ON YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD FIRST.
You will not be able to use your RAZR to put the files on the SD card after you begin. Please do so beforehand.
- Turn on USB Debugging (pull down the notification panel, tap the wrench, go all of the way down to developer options, tap that, then make sure USB debugging is checked).
- Open the Droid Razr Utility 1.6 Modified .bat file.
- Press any button after ADB starts up. Then type in 15 and press enter, and follow the onscreen instructions to reboot into AP Fastboot (bootloader).
- Wait for your phone to get to the black screen with white text; then return to the main menu on the Utility.
- Type 2 and press enter. Wait for the restore to finish, and you will automatically reboot into recovery.
You are now on what we coined "Psuedo-.181" - some weird hybrid of GB and ICS files. Your phone will not boot at this point. This utility also installs the .210 kernel, so you're ready to go to the next step.
- You can close the utility now. Pick up your phone.
- Press VOL DWN + VOL UP to bring up the text on the recovery menu once you see the Android with an open control panel stomach.
- Navigate down to "Apply update from external SD"
- Select the .211 zip file you downloaded.
- *IF IT FAILS THE FIRST TIME, CLEAR YOUR CACHE, TURN YOUR PHONE OFF, AND TRY THIS PARAGRAPH AGAIN.*
And now you're on the new ICS! Factory/Cache reset if you want, then use VOL DWN + VOL UP to navigate to Reboot phone, and press PWR to reboot.
If you want root on this new ICS build:​- Turn on your phone and let it boot normally
- Set everything up, and then turn on USB debugging (pull down the notification panel, tap the wrench, go all of the way down to developer options, tap that, then make sure USB debugging is checked), and make sure it isn't on Mass Storage mode (pull down the notification panel, tap on "connected as ____" and change to MTP or PTP.)
- Open the modified Droid RAZR utility and go to the main menu.
- Type 5 and press enter.
- Press enter again.
- Wait for the process to end completely. Your phone should reboot twice.
Rooted!
If you have any questions, I'll be glad to help. However it is impossible for me to reply at all hours of the day. If you need emergency help, ask over at DroidRZR.
[TSON] said:
If you're on .181
1. Fastboot to .181 to make sure you're completely stock
2. Root
3. Install ROM Manager
4. DO NOT CLICK INSTALL RECOVERY, AND DO NOT INSTALL BOOTSTRAP
5. Copy the update file and the .crc to /cache
6. Open /cache in a file browser of your choosing that will prompt you which application to use instead of opening the .zip file itself (ES File Explorer seems most popular)
7. Tap on the .zip and open it with ROM Manager
8. Don't check anything in the popup and reboot recovery
9. It will flash and finish
10. Done! I recommend factory resetting again here. Reroot if you want.
If you're on a previous ICS leak, above .79
- PUT THE .206 UPDATE FILE ON YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD FIRST.
You will not be able to use your RAZR to put the files on the SD card after you begin. Please do so beforehand.
- Open the Droid Razr Utility 1.6
- Turn your phone off, & then turn it back on holding VOL DWN and PWR to boot into AP Fastboot
- Select Fastboot to .181 in the Utility & follow the onscreen directions
- Let it complete. There will be quite a few errors, don't panic - this is normal.
You are now on what we coined "Psuedo-.181" - some weird hybrid of GB and ICS files. Your phone will not boot at this point.
- Open the unstick ICS tool
- Choose the newest (.20X) kernel
- Let it install, and reboot.
Because of this kernel upgrade, you are now able to flash ICS again... even a later version.
- Turn your phone off
- Hold VOL DOWN + VOL UP + PWR, then use VOL DWN to go to "Recovery" and VOL UP to select it
- Press VOL DWN + VOL UP to bring up the menu
- Navigate to "Apply update from external SD"
- Select the .20X zip file you downloaded.
- *IF IT FAILS THE FIRST TIME, TRY THIS PARAGRAPH AGAIN*
And now you're on the new ICS!
If you want root afterwards:
- Turn on your phone and let it boot normally
- Set everything up, and then turn on USB debugging
- Turn off your phone
- Hold VOL DWN + PWR to boot into AP Fastboot mode again
- Open the UnstickICS tool on your computer again
- Install the .85 kernel
- Turn your phone off
- Hold VOL DWN + VOL UP + PWR, then use VOL DWN to navigate to BP Tools, and VOL UP to select it
- Your phone should boot normally.
- Open the Droid Razr Utility 1.6 and select Root ICS.
- Follow the onscreen directions, pressing a button when it finishes rebooting, 3x.
- Turn your phone off again.
- Hold VOL DWN + PWR to boot into AP Fastboot again
- Use UnstickICS to flash the kernel of the version you want to upgrade to again
- Reboot
You need to do this, because the 4.0.4 kernel is not vulnerable to any root exploits. Going back to a previous kernel (in this case, 4.0.3) will allow you to exploit and obtain root, and then upgrade back to 4.0.4.
If you have any questions, I'll be glad to help.
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Wicked dude.
Enviado de meu XT910 usando o Tapatalk 2
I wish I had seen these instructions about nine hours ago. I've been struggling with getting my Razr on .79, and finally figured it out. Would have saved me a lot of time if I had started with your directions!
Yeah, I was surprised how many people were having trouble and were using tools like the ICS Installer, so I thought I'd just compile my posts together for people to see.
Where are the links?
Sent from my DROID RAZR using XDA
[TSON] said:
NOTE: DO NOT panic if you get any errors, and do not stray from these steps. If you have a concern, please post in the thread and I will get back to you in a timely fashion, or someone else will help you. The only way you will mess yourself up is if you wing it at any point, like panicking when your .181 fastboot errors occasionally, or "freezes".
If you're on .181 or earlier...
1. Fastboot to .181 to make sure you're completely stock
2. Root
3. Install ROM Manager
4. DO NOT CLICK INSTALL RECOVERY, AND DO NOT INSTALL BOOTSTRAP
5. Copy the update file and the .crc to /cache
6. Open /cache in a file browser of your choosing that will prompt you which application to use instead of opening the .zip file itself (ES File Explorer seems most popular)
7. Tap on the .zip and open it with ROM Manager
8. Don't check anything in the popup and reboot recovery
9. It will flash and finish
10. Done! I recommend factory resetting again here. Reroot if you want.
If you're on a previous ICS leak, above .79
- PUT THE .206 UPDATE FILE ON YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD FIRST.
You will not be able to use your RAZR to put the files on the SD card after you begin. Please do so beforehand.
- Open the Droid Razr Utility 1.6
- Turn your phone off, & then turn it back on holding VOL DWN and PWR to boot into AP Fastboot
- Select Fastboot to .181 in the Utility & follow the onscreen directions
- Let it complete. There will be quite a few errors, don't panic - this is normal.
You are now on what we coined "Psuedo-.181" - some weird hybrid of GB and ICS files. Your phone will not boot at this point.
- Open the unstick ICS tool
- Choose the newest (.20X) kernel
- Let it install, and reboot.
Because of this kernel upgrade, you are now able to flash ICS again... even a later version.
- Turn your phone off
- Hold VOL DOWN + VOL UP + PWR, then use VOL DWN to go to "Recovery" and VOL UP to select it
- Press VOL DWN + VOL UP to bring up the menu
- Navigate to "Apply update from external SD"
- Select the .20X zip file you downloaded.
- *IF IT FAILS THE FIRST TIME, TRY THIS PARAGRAPH AGAIN*
And now you're on the new ICS!
If you want root afterwards:
- Turn on your phone and let it boot normally
- Set everything up, and then turn on USB debugging
- Turn off your phone
- Hold VOL DWN + PWR to boot into AP Fastboot mode again
- Open the UnstickICS tool on your computer again
- Install the .85 kernel
- Turn your phone off
- Hold VOL DWN + VOL UP + PWR, then use VOL DWN to navigate to BP Tools, and VOL UP to select it
- Your phone should boot normally.
- Open the Droid Razr Utility 1.6 and select Root ICS.
- Follow the onscreen directions, pressing a button when it finishes rebooting, 3x.
- Turn your phone off again.
- Hold VOL DWN + PWR to boot into AP Fastboot again
- Use UnstickICS to flash the kernel of the version you want to upgrade to again
- Reboot
You need to do this, because the 4.0.4 kernel is not vulnerable to any root exploits. Going back to a previous kernel (in this case, 4.0.3) will allow you to exploit and obtain root, and then upgrade back to 4.0.4.
If you have any questions, I'll be glad to help.
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Not to be rude,but isn't there already like 3 threads explaining how to upgrade to the latest leak and root?
Sent from my DROID RAZR using xda premium
None of them go indepth, leading to people jumping to conclusions on what to do in several situations. It's counterintuitive and leads people to bricks. I made my guides almost fool-proof, gathering like 15 likes over on droidrzr, so I thought I'd bring them over here for you guys.
I used .75 and safestrap to upgrade to the latest nightly. If I want .209 on my phone, what do I do? Your instructions only discuss gb or ics above .79.
[TSON] said:
None of them go indepth, leading to people jumping to conclusions on what to do in several situations. It's counterintuitive and leads people to bricks. I made my guides almost fool-proof, gathering like 15 likes over on droidrzr, so I thought I'd bring them over here for you guys.
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Oh ok gotcha,again,didn't mean to bash on you bro.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using xda premium
Okay, clarified that the first set of instructions work on .75/.79 leaks, and added links.
If you want .209 mirrored, here:
http://rombot.droidhive.com/ROMs/sp...Blur_Version.6.12.181.XT912.Verizon.en.US.crc
http://rombot.droidhive.com/ROMs/sp...Blur_Version.6.12.181.XT912.Verizon.en.US.zip
Are people still doing this since its all but confirmed ICS will be OTA in less than a week?
We've heard like 3 speculated dates, and they were all wrong. I'd imagine this one probably is too.
Yah, but this is the first time I've actually seen it from sources* other than "that guy on the forumz"... Its keeping my hope alive anyway. heh
*Source,source
One of them was from a Best Buy system pic, one from a Verizon system pic. This one is just "well, our sources say..."
Everytime i try this, i get to install zip and then get error, sideload r something, and abort.
Can i get some help please?
Which are you doing, the first set of instructions or the second?
2nd set, the coming from ICS leak, back to 181, unstuck 209 flash 209 in stock recovery
You flashed .209 kernel in fastboot before trying to install? If so, just try installing twice.
I have tried multiple times. Even tried rebooting, waiting, going back recovery, wiping cache, then trying again. alway's same error.
1st
assert failed: apply_patch_check("MTD:boot: buch of numbers")
E:error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
status 7
2nd
when i try again
assert failed: mount("ext3" , "MTD", "system", "/system")
E:error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
status 7
then ill get 2nd error over and over if i try again.
looks like you need to fast boot 181 again. Make sure you flash the boot img before you go back to flash the update again.

[Q] how to flash the stock rom through odin.

I download this stock rom from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1651794&page=2
Plz guide me how i flash this rom on my Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wifi P7510
There is only one file in the zip file with this name (P7510XEUKL2_P7510XXKL2_HOME.tar.md5) I select the PDA and push the start button, but very little progress bar shown on my tab then stopped, and not increase the progress for 1 hour. and the last message in the odin message box is "image.cache" then i reboot the tab and error comes "error occurred during boot" then i again start the tab by pressing the volume down + power button then it comes on the selection page for downloading mode and recovery mode. then i go to recovery and recover my backup.
now tell me which option I select, I mean, PDA, Bootloader, Phone or CSC.
yasirshafiq said:
I download this stock rom from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1651794&page=2
Plz guide me how i flash this rom on my Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wifi P7510
There is only one file in the zip file with this name (P7510XEUKL2_P7510XXKL2_HOME.tar.md5) I select the PDA and push the start button, but very little progress bar shown on my tab then stopped, and not increase the progress for 1 hour. and the last message in the odin message box is "image.cache" then i reboot the tab and error comes "error occurred during boot" then i again start the tab by pressing the volume down + power button then it comes on the selection page for downloading mode and recovery mode. then i go to recovery and recover my backup.
now tell me which option I select, I mean, PDA, Bootloader, Phone or CSC.
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Installation Guide
1) Make sure you have the drivers installed
2) Extract ur firmware it to get its content which would be a .tar
3) Download Odin3 v1.85. Then, extract it to get these two required files – Odin3 v1.85.exe and Odin3.ini. Do NOT delete the .ini file since it’s required too. When asked in step 6 below, open Odin by double clicking on the Odin3 v1.85.exe file.
4) Disconnect your tablet if it’s connected to PC. Power it off. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
5) Now, put the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet in Download Mode (also called Odin mode) — press and hold, until Samsung Galaxy logo appears — these keys together: Volume_DOWN + Power.
6) Wait till you a screen with options to boot into recovery or download (odin) mode.
7) Press Volume Up key to boot into download mode.
8) Open Odin (from step 3) — Odin3 v1.85.exe. Admin privileges would be required!
9) Connect your Galaxy tab 10.1 tablet to PC now. You should get the message “Added! !” under the Odin’s message box in the bottom left. And you should also see COM port with a number in Yellow. If you don’t get this message, then probably there is a problem with drivers. Make sure you’ve the right drivers installed!
10) Select these files in Odin at respective tabs.
11) Click the PDA Tab, and select the big .tar file “P7510XEUKL2_P7510XXKL2_HOME.tar.md5″
Important! Make sure these 2 check-boxes are selected: Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time. Also, leave the Re-Partition check-box clear (blank), as we are only using a .tar file or PDA file to flash.
12) Double check everything said in step 11.
13) Now, hit the START button to begin the flashing process. When it finishes, your tablet will automatically reboot — and you can unplug the cable when Galaxy logo appears. Plus, you’ll get a PASS (with green background) message in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. If it’s red and with FAIL written over it, the process flashing process wasn’t successful, Try again, and take care to complete the whole process without any break whatsoever.
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How do you get the drivers that work when the Tab is booted to ODIN? I've tried everything I can find and have been unable to get the correct drivers installed.
akhil17kr said:
Installation Guide
1) Make sure you have the drivers installed
2) Extract ur firmware it to get its content which would be a .tar
3) Download Odin3 v1.85. Then, extract it to get these two required files – Odin3 v1.85.exe and Odin3.ini. Do NOT delete the .ini file since it’s required too. When asked in step 6 below, open Odin by double clicking on the Odin3 v1.85.exe file.
4) Disconnect your tablet if it’s connected to PC. Power it off. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
5) Now, put the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet in Download Mode (also called Odin mode) — press and hold, until Samsung Galaxy logo appears — these keys together: Volume_DOWN + Power.
6) Wait till you a screen with options to boot into recovery or download (odin) mode.
7) Press Volume Up key to boot into download mode.
8) Open Odin (from step 3) — Odin3 v1.85.exe. Admin privileges would be required!
9) Connect your Galaxy tab 10.1 tablet to PC now. You should get the message “Added! !” under the Odin’s message box in the bottom left. And you should also see COM port with a number in Yellow. If you don’t get this message, then probably there is a problem with drivers. Make sure you’ve the right drivers installed!
10) Select these files in Odin at respective tabs.
11) Click the PDA Tab, and select the big .tar file “P7510XEUKL2_P7510XXKL2_HOME.tar.md5″
Important! Make sure these 2 check-boxes are selected: Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time. Also, leave the Re-Partition check-box clear (blank), as we are only using a .tar file or PDA file to flash.
12) Double check everything said in step 11.
13) Now, hit the START button to begin the flashing process. When it finishes, your tablet will automatically reboot — and you can unplug the cable when Galaxy logo appears. Plus, you’ll get a PASS (with green background) message in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. If it’s red and with FAIL written over it, the process flashing process wasn’t successful, Try again, and take care to complete the whole process without any break whatsoever.
Hit Like If it helps..
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Thanks
@akhil17kr thanks for your help.
caseym said:
How do you get the drivers that work when the Tab is booted to ODIN? I've tried everything I can find and have been unable to get the correct drivers installed.
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Install Kies and it should install the drivers. I'm pretty sure you can download them from samsung.com too. But when you use odin make sure that Kies is completely closed (even check in processes in task manager) or odin won't work
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Note 3 [N9005] Screen Flickering Issues

Hey guys,
I have recently rooted my device N3 (N9005) with CF-Auto-Root by Chainfire. (It trigged Knox to 0x1, it’s fine as its an overseas unit)
Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Download and unzip the CF-Auto-Root-....zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar.md5 file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
It took me less than 10 seconds to get it done, all perfectly rooted.
But unfortunately, now my screen is flickering like crazy. I can’t even use the N3 right now.
When I boot it to Download Mode, screen is perfectly fine, but when I boot it to Recovery mode or the OS, it flickers like mad.
I’ve tried reflashing the stock ROM (downloaded from sammobile) but it doesn’t seem to work. What seems to be the problem?
I’ve googled “android screen flickering issue” but it seems that I am the only N3 user that is facing this problem.
The other problems are from HTC/Nexus,SGT10.1, tried the options suggested (eg auto brightness, developer option settings), some even said it’s the kernel issue.
I’ve only been using the N3 for a week and now its not working! HELP!!
tptpkeh said:
Hey guys,
I have recently rooted my device N3 (N9005) with CF-Auto-Root by Chainfire. (It trigged Knox to 0x1, it’s fine as its an overseas unit)
Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Download and unzip the CF-Auto-Root-....zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar.md5 file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
It took me less than 10 seconds to get it done, all perfectly rooted.
But unfortunately, now my screen is flickering like crazy. I can’t even use the N3 right now.
When I boot it to Download Mode, screen is perfectly fine, but when I boot it to Recovery mode or the OS, it flickers like mad.
I’ve tried reflashing the stock ROM (downloaded from sammobile) but it doesn’t seem to work. What seems to be the problem?
I’ve googled “android screen flickering issue” but it seems that I am the only N3 user that is facing this problem.
The other problems are from HTC/Nexus,SGT10.1, tried the options suggested (eg auto brightness, developer option settings), some even said it’s the kernel issue.
I’ve only been using the N3 for a week and now its not working! HELP!!
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ANYONE????
tptpkeh said:
ANYONE????
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Problem solved, sent it back to Samsung and got the LCD screen replaced for free!! They ignored the voided knox warranty. :good:

galaxy ace s5830i stuck on boot logo

Hey guys,
First of all, happy to become a member in the this community.
My phone stuck on the boot logo screen after I tried to put a custom rom. I flashed few roms before , i guess i felt on a currpurt one.
After that i tried to put a stock rom using cygwin guide.still nothing.
Clockworkmod Recovery Error:
Sometimes i faced errors as given below:
E: Can’t open /cache/recovery/log
E: Can’t mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: Can’t open /cache/recovery
last_log
and even cant mount system
please help me return my phone back to live.
thx in advance
Hey, welcome!
I just had the same problem, tried to flash a bad ROM and thought I was done for. The information on these forums is a bit scattered so I will just detail what I did to unbrick it.
1. First thing you need to do is have the samsung drivers, if you're on Windows 7 or above, Windows can probably go find them for you when it comes to plugging your phone in.
2. You need to have the original stock firmware, luckily they are essentially all the same so here is the Open Australia version I used (I'm on O2 in the UK) http://www.mediafire.com/?903oq9l7qbmkir4 (password is: mod2xtreme.com)
3: Extract that folder somewhere you will remember.
4: Odin is a firmware flasher, it's what will save your phone. It needs a PIT file, luckily some kind person has already packaged the PIT for the Ace within Odin here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1270119&d=1345402010
Now you have all the different pieces required
5: Open Odin on your computer and put your phone into Odin mode by holding the power button, volume up and volume down. (and read the screen, it'll ask if you if you're sure and to press volume up) - once you plug the phone in correctly and the drivers are installed Odin should come up saying "<ID> Added!!"
6: A picture paints 1000 words here: http://i.imgur.com/La1r4zE.png - you should ensure you select your PIT file, and all the correct files from step 3 (modem = phone) - click start then wait for it to say "Pass" (I had a nervous smoke here)
7: Boot your phone into recovery by pressing the home button, volume up and power. Let it run through the update and wipe the cache and reboot itself.
8: You're in! It went German on me so I had to change the language at the startup screen, but other than that it's fine.
Monotoko said:
Hey, welcome!
I just had the same problem, tried to flash a bad ROM and thought I was done for. The information on these forums is a bit scattered so I will just detail what I did to unbrick it.
1. First thing you need to do is have the samsung drivers, if you're on Windows 7 or above, Windows can probably go find them for you when it comes to plugging your phone in.
2. You need to have the original stock firmware, luckily they are essentially all the same so here is the Open Australia version I used (I'm on O2 in the UK) http://www.mediafire.com/?903oq9l7qbmkir4 (password is: mod2xtreme.com)
3: Extract that folder somewhere you will remember.
4: Odin is a firmware flasher, it's what will save your phone. It needs a PIT file, luckily some kind person has already packaged the PIT for the Ace within Odin here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1270119&d=1345402010
Now you have all the different pieces required
5: Open Odin on your computer and put your phone into Odin mode by holding the power button, volume up and volume down. (and read the screen, it'll ask if you if you're sure and to press volume up) - once you plug the phone in correctly and the drivers are installed Odin should come up saying "<ID> Added!!"
6: A picture paints 1000 words here: http://i.imgur.com/La1r4zE.png - you should ensure you select your PIT file, and all the correct files from step 3 (modem = phone) - click start then wait for it to say "Pass" (I had a nervous smoke here)
7: Boot your phone into recovery by pressing the home button, volume up and power. Let it run through the update and wipe the cache and reboot itself.
8: You're in! It went German on me so I had to change the language at the startup screen, but other than that it's fine.
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many thanks... it helped me alot with my friends phones... keep it up on sharing...
same prob
It says E:failed to mount / system (invalid argument).I 've done what all you have said but as u can see please verify this...please...
and reg 1 point how can pc recognise this phone which is not getting on???
Prashanth Nadella said:
It says E:failed to mount / system (invalid argument).I 've done what all you have said but as u can see please verify this...please...
and reg 1 point how can pc recognise this phone which is not getting on???
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install samsung drivers
Sent from my GT-S5830i using XDA Free mobile app
actually from which mobile should i install xda app?
and my phone is 5830 not 5360
Monotoko said:
Hey, welcome!
I just had the same problem, tried to flash a bad ROM and thought I was done for. The information on these forums is a bit scattered so I will just detail what I did to unbrick it.
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Thanks, now my phone works!
Thanks
:good:
Thanks a ton dude. My uncles phone was stuck at bootloop. Was looking for a solution and voila, u gave me the perfect answer with detailed steps.
Market app is not working.
So planning to flash a custom rom. Please suggest a good and a stable rom.
Monotoko said:
Hey, welcome!
I just had the same problem, tried to flash a bad ROM and thought I was done for. The information on these forums is a bit scattered so I will just detail what I did to unbrick it.
1. First thing you need to do is have the samsung drivers, if you're on Windows 7 or above, Windows can probably go find them for you when it comes to plugging your phone in.
2. You need to have the original stock firmware, luckily they are essentially all the same so here is the Open Australia version I used (I'm on O2 in the UK) http://www.mediafire.com/?903oq9l7qbmkir4 (password is: mod2xtreme.com)
3: Extract that folder somewhere you will remember.
4: Odin is a firmware flasher, it's what will save your phone. It needs a PIT file, luckily some kind person has already packaged the PIT for the Ace within Odin here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1270119&d=1345402010
Now you have all the different pieces required
5: Open Odin on your computer and put your phone into Odin mode by holding the power button, volume up and volume down. (and read the screen, it'll ask if you if you're sure and to press volume up) - once you plug the phone in correctly and the drivers are installed Odin should come up saying "<ID> Added!!"
6: A picture paints 1000 words here: http://i.imgur.com/La1r4zE.png - you should ensure you select your PIT file, and all the correct files from step 3 (modem = phone) - click start then wait for it to say "Pass" (I had a nervous smoke here)
7: Boot your phone into recovery by pressing the home button, volume up and power. Let it run through the update and wipe the cache and reboot itself.
8: You're in! It went German on me so I had to change the language at the startup screen, but other than that it's fine.
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Not Working
I am stuck on Set up connection screen.
Hi, my phone was stuck on samsung boot logo. Now I followed these steps and it worked but when I open the Market it crashes...
Thank you
Many many thanks, tried many many solutions, all failed, complicated this and that. All leading to dead ends and frustration (and my download directory full with junk files and directories). But not this one. Splendid in its simplicity, my Ace S5830I dead since 2 years now works once again.
I want to hug someone :laugh:
sammy came back from death
Monotoko said:
Hey, welcome!
I just had the same problem, tried to flash a bad ROM and thought I was done for. The information on these forums is a bit scattered so I will just detail what I did to unbrick it.
1. First thing you need to do is have the samsung drivers, if you're on Windows 7 or above, Windows can probably go find them for you when it comes to plugging your phone in.
2. You need to have the original stock firmware, luckily they are essentially all the same so here is the Open Australia version I used (I'm on O2 in the UK) http://www.mediafire.com/?903oq9l7qbmkir4 (password is: mod2xtreme.com)
3: Extract that folder somewhere you will remember.
4: Odin is a firmware flasher, it's what will save your phone. It needs a PIT file, luckily some kind person has already packaged the PIT for the Ace within Odin here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1270119&d=1345402010
Now you have all the different pieces required
5: Open Odin on your computer and put your phone into Odin mode by holding the power button, volume up and volume down. (and read the screen, it'll ask if you if you're sure and to press volume up) - once you plug the phone in correctly and the drivers are installed Odin should come up saying "<ID> Added!!"
6: A picture paints 1000 words here: http://i.imgur.com/La1r4zE.png - you should ensure you select your PIT file, and all the correct files from step 3 (modem = phone) - click start then wait for it to say "Pass" (I had a nervous smoke here)
7: Boot your phone into recovery by pressing the home button, volume up and power. Let it run through the update and wipe the cache and reboot itself.
8: You're in! It went German on me so I had to change the language at the startup screen, but other than that it's fine.
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MANY MANY THANKS
stuck in bootloop. Tried all.
follow his advice. It works.
Hope some day I can help someone as you helped me.
Un saludo desde España.
getting fail in odin..what to do now.?? Getting Can't open the serial(COM) port error mesage in odin while setting connection.
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getting fail in odin..what to do now.?? Getting Can't open the serial(COM) port error mesage in odin while setting connection.
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Install the Samsung drivers for ur phone. Then first start odin then plug cord into cpu first and finally while inserting into press both volume buttons together
Monotoko said:
Hey, welcome!
I just had the same problem, tried to flash a bad ROM and thought I was done for. The information on these forums is a bit scattered so I will just detail what I did to unbrick it.
1. First thing you need to do is have the samsung drivers, if you're on Windows 7 or above, Windows can probably go find them for you when it comes to plugging your phone in.
2. You need to have the original stock firmware, luckily they are essentially all the same so here is the Open Australia version I used (I'm on O2 in the UK) http://www.mediafire.com/?903oq9l7qbmkir4 (password is: mod2xtreme.com)
3: Extract that folder somewhere you will remember.
4: Odin is a firmware flasher, it's what will save your phone. It needs a PIT file, luckily some kind person has already packaged the PIT for the Ace within Odin here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1270119&d=1345402010
Now you have all the different pieces required
5: Open Odin on your computer and put your phone into Odin mode by holding the power button, volume up and volume down. (and read the screen, it'll ask if you if you're sure and to press volume up) - once you plug the phone in correctly and the drivers are installed Odin should come up saying "<ID> Added!!"
6: A picture paints 1000 words here: http://i.imgur.com/La1r4zE.png - you should ensure you select your PIT file, and all the correct files from step 3 (modem = phone) - click start then wait for it to say "Pass" (I had a nervous smoke here)
7: Boot your phone into recovery by pressing the home button, volume up and power. Let it run through the update and wipe the cache and reboot itself.
8: You're in! It went German on me so I had to change the language at the startup screen, but other than that it's fine.
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This needs to be stickied
Hi I did everything up until the part where it states i have to click start. I want to know is the phone meant to be on recovery mode as well as after i clicked start it said "Complete(Write) operation failed". im not sure where i went wrong plz help
leon2810 said:
Hey guys,
First of all, happy to become a member in the this community.
My phone stuck on the boot logo screen after I tried to put a custom rom. I flashed few roms before , i guess i felt on a currpurt one.
After that i tried to put a stock rom using cygwin guide.still nothing.
Clockworkmod Recovery Error:
Sometimes i faced errors as given below:
E: Can’t open /cache/recovery/log
E: Can’t mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: Can’t open /cache/recovery
last_log
and even cant mount system
please help me return my phone back to live.
thx in advance
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here's the solution.. just had the same issue, i just reset my phone successfully. hope it works for you guys! Special thanks to Monotoko!
1. First thing you need to do is have the samsung drivers, if you're on Windows 7 or above, Windows can probably go find them for you when it comes to plugging your phone in or install from here: http://www.samsungusbdrivers.net/2017/04/samsung-s5830i-usb-driver-for-windows.html (Make sure you restart the computer after installing the Driver)
2. You need to have the original stock firmware, luckily they are essentially all the same so here is the Open Australia version I used (I'm on O2 in the UK) http://www.mediafire.com/?903oq9l7qbmkir4 (password is: mod2xtreme.com)
3: Extract that folder somewhere you will remember.
4: Odin is a firmware flasher, it's what will save your phone. It needs a PIT file, luckily some kind person has already packaged the PIT for the Ace within Odin here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...9&d=1345402010
Now you have all the different pieces required
5: Open Odin on your computer and put your phone into Odin mode by holding the power button, volume up and volume down. (and read the screen, it'll ask if you if you're sure and to press volume up) - once you plug the phone in correctly and the drivers are installed Odin should come up saying "<ID> Added!!"
6: A picture paints 1000 words here: http://i.imgur.com/La1r4zE.png - you should ensure you select your PIT file, and all the correct files from step 3 (modem = phone) - click start then wait for it to say "Pass" (I had a nervous smoke here)
7: Boot your phone into recovery by pressing the home button, volume up and power. Let it run through the update and wipe the cache and reboot itself.
8: You're in! It went German on me so I had to change the language at the startup screen, but other than that it's fine.
I have this same problem but I have not been able to get a reliable Samsung firmware can anyone help me please
Hi trying to get a .pit file for the GT-S5830i can someone help please?

[TUTORIAL] Unbrick S5830i After Bad Flash or Bootloop Issue

Hi,
I've noticed a lot of people getting stuck with the ROMs and I've had a few PMs about a post I made a while ago. I'd like to start by saying most ROMs are for the S5830 only, not the S5830i - if you try with an incompatible ROM you will get the dreaded boot loop. The solution to these boot loops is often confusing and scattered among many threads, this is my attempt at getting a simple guide into one thread.
If you have any questions please ask here rather than PM.
1. First thing you need to do is have the Samsung drivers, if you're on Windows 7 or above, Windows can probably go find them for you when it comes to plugging your phone in. If not, Kies is available on Samsung's site here which includes all of the drivers required.
2. You need to have the original stock firmware, luckily they are essentially all the same so here is the Open Australia version I used (I'm on O2 in the UK) http://www.mediafire.com/?903oq9l7qbmkir4 (password is: mod2xtreme.com)
3: Extract that folder somewhere you will remember.
4: Odin is a firmware flasher, it's what will save your phone. It needs a PIT file, luckily some kind person has already packaged the PIT for the Ace within Odin here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49343353#post49343353
Now you have all the different pieces required
5: Open Odin on your computer and put your phone into Odin mode by holding the power button, volume up and volume down. (and read the screen, it'll ask if you if you're sure and to press volume up) - once you plug the phone in correctly and the drivers are installed Odin should come up saying "<ID> Added!!"
6: A picture paints 1000 words here: http://i.imgur.com/La1r4zE.png - you should ensure you select your PIT file, and all the correct files from step 3 (modem = phone) - click start then wait for it to say "Pass" (I had a nervous smoke here)
7: Boot your phone into recovery by pressing the home button, volume up and power. Let it run through the update and wipe the cache and reboot itself.
8: You're in! It went German on me so I had to change the language at the startup screen, but other than that it's fine.
Monotoko said:
Hi,
I've noticed a lot of people getting stuck with the ROMs and I've had a few PMs about a post I made a while ago. I'd like to start by saying most ROMs are for the S5830 only, not the S5830i - if you try with an incompatible ROM you will get the dreaded boot loop. The solution to these boot loops is often confusing and scattered among many threads, this is my attempt at getting a simple guide into one thread.
If you have any questions please ask here rather than PM.
1. First thing you need to do is have the Samsung drivers, if you're on Windows 7 or above, Windows can probably go find them for you when it comes to plugging your phone in. If not, Kies is available on Samsung's site here which includes all of the drivers required.
2. You need to have the original stock firmware, luckily they are essentially all the same so here is the Open Australia version I used (I'm on O2 in the UK) http://www.mediafire.com/?903oq9l7qbmkir4 (password is: mod2xtreme.com)
3: Extract that folder somewhere you will remember.
4: Odin is a firmware flasher, it's what will save your phone. It needs a PIT file, luckily some kind person has already packaged the PIT for the Ace within Odin here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49343353#post49343353
Now you have all the different pieces required
5: Open Odin on your computer and put your phone into Odin mode by holding the power button, volume up and volume down. (and read the screen, it'll ask if you if you're sure and to press volume up) - once you plug the phone in correctly and the drivers are installed Odin should come up saying "<ID> Added!!"
6: A picture paints 1000 words here: http://i.imgur.com/La1r4zE.png - you should ensure you select your PIT file, and all the correct files from step 3 (modem = phone) - click start then wait for it to say "Pass" (I had a nervous smoke here)
7: Boot your phone into recovery by pressing the home button, volume up and power. Let it run through the update and wipe the cache and reboot itself.
8: You're in! It went German on me so I had to change the language at the startup screen, but other than that it's fine.
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Was anything different in your guide?
We have already Guides in Dev section with complete information.
Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2
THANK YOU. You saved my phone - so intelligent
Thank you so very much. You saved my life
Monotoko said:
Hi,
I've noticed a lot of people getting stuck with the ROMs and I've had a few PMs about a post I made a while ago. I'd like to start by saying most ROMs are for the S5830 only, not the S5830i - if you try with an incompatible ROM you will get the dreaded boot loop. The solution to these boot loops is often confusing and scattered among many threads, this is my attempt at getting a simple guide into one thread.
If you have any questions please ask here rather than PM.
1. First thing you need to do is have the Samsung drivers, if you're on Windows 7 or above, Windows can probably go find them for you when it comes to plugging your phone in. If not, Kies is available on Samsung's site here which includes all of the drivers required.
2. You need to have the original stock firmware, luckily they are essentially all the same so here is the Open Australia version I used (I'm on O2 in the UK) http://www.mediafire.com/?903oq9l7qbmkir4 (password is: mod2xtreme.com)
3: Extract that folder somewhere you will remember.
4: Odin is a firmware flasher, it's what will save your phone. It needs a PIT file, luckily some kind person has already packaged the PIT for the Ace within Odin here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49343353#post49343353
Now you have all the different pieces required
5: Open Odin on your computer and put your phone into Odin mode by holding the power button, volume up and volume down. (and read the screen, it'll ask if you if you're sure and to press volume up) - once you plug the phone in correctly and the drivers are installed Odin should come up saying "<ID> Added!!"
6: A picture paints 1000 words here: http://i.imgur.com/La1r4zE.png - you should ensure you select your PIT file, and all the correct files from step 3 (modem = phone) - click start then wait for it to say "Pass" (I had a nervous smoke here)
7: Boot your phone into recovery by pressing the home button, volume up and power. Let it run through the update and wipe the cache and reboot itself.
8: You're in! It went German on me so I had to change the language at the startup screen, but other than that it's fine.
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Thank You Very Much !

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