Original ROM - Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)

We need a publication of someone's /system backup or originally shipped tar, etc. I have a non-recoverable issue that requires a new flash of system, but Sprint store repair locations are unable to assist, nor is Samsung per IT.
I have a replacement device coming. However, can we get an original dump from someone and fileshare those img's to help others recover?

thewayofwright said:
We need a publication of someone's /system backup or originally shipped tar, etc. I have a non-recoverable issue that requires a new flash of system, but Sprint store repair locations are unable to assist, nor is Samsung per IT.
I have a replacement device coming. However, can we get an original dump from someone and fileshare those img's to help others recover?
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If you searched I think you would if found this... but http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730733
Sent from my SPH-L710... press thanks if someone helps you

and this. lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1727171

xtrezpasor said:
If you searched I think you would if found this... but http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730733
Sent from my SPH-L710... press thanks if someone helps you
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THANKS!!!! Sorry, no, did not look in GENERAL

I think the common question everyone has or is looking for is the usual "Restore/Return to Stock" Odin tar package.. Not just a Nandroid or a Odin tar of the boot.img but a full Odin tar package.
So until that is released by Sammy or created by one of the devs... SOL...

Paul627g said:
I think the common question everyone has or is looking for is the usual "Restore/Return to Stock" Odin tar package.. Not just a Nandroid or a Odin tar of the boot.img but a full Odin tar package.
So until that is released by Sammy or created by one of the devs... SOL...
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Yes this is exactly what I need. My phone is bricked (didnt touch system files or flash any ROMs...not sure why its bricked) and haven't had any success getting back into CWR although i can still boot into download mode. Flashing the stock boot image doesn't do anything. I guess i will try reflashing CWR in Odin when I get off work and flash my backup if i can get in. Withdrawals from my GS3 is killing me.

pizzlewizzle said:
Yes this is exactly what I need. My phone is bricked (didnt touch system files or flash any ROMs...not sure why its bricked) and haven't had any success getting back into CWR although i can still boot into download mode. Flashing the stock boot image doesn't do anything. I guess i will try reflashing CWR in Odin when I get off work and flash my backup if i can get in. Withdrawals from my GS3 is killing me.
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better report it lost & pay that deductible LOL

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Need Stock Rom for 5.0 USA

Can't seem to find a link to download the stock rom for the US 5.0 Galaxy Player. I flashed a new rom thinking I did a CWM backup, but apparently I only thought I did.
I've searched around and can't seem to find an ODIN tar or a ZIP that I can flash for the US version other than a file hosted on Multiupload which no longer works. I didn't post in general being that this seems more Development related.
If anyone can help me out I'd appreciate it.
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EDIT: It was a pain to find, but I found the multiupload link, googled it, found the cached page, found the name of the file, googled the name of the file and downloaded from fileserve. I then uploaded to my server. You can download it from there if anyone needs it.
DOWNLOAD: http://timcordova.com/iamtimmah/android/YP-G70_UEKI8_MIN.rar
Found it. Posted mirror in first post.
Thank you for finding it. I would like to ask you if you have tried it already.
I don't flash custom ROMs because
until now, I didn't have a stock recovery ROM to restore in case something goes wrong or I didn't like the new ROM. And I don't think Best Buy would want to replace a device with a cracked screen if custom software is installed.
Please, let me know.
Thank you in advance.
Sent from my YP-G70
SirRhor said:
Thank you for finding it. I would like to ask you if you have tried it already.
I don't flash custom ROMs because
until now, I didn't have a stock recovery ROM to restore in case something goes wrong or I didn't like the new ROM. And I don't think Best Buy would want to replace a device with a cracked screen if custom software is installed.
Please, let me know.
Thank you in advance.
Sent from my YP-G70
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I have tried it. I just flashed back to stock. I had to Wipe data via CWM before flashing back. On the first boot it took me to Stock recovery where I wiped data and wiped the cache. It's now working perfect.
As far as I know there seems to only be one custom rom for the US 5.0. Various kernels to try though.
So, in case I just want to restore to stock with the file you made available, I need to have a custom kernel so I can use CWM?, or I can do it from the stock recovery window?.
And the only two options to flash a kernel and a ROM I see for the SGP 5.0 are "Entropy's Daily Driver" and "Eryigit-GB-2.3.6 G70ZCKPA ROM", have you found other options?
Thank you.
@iamtimmah
do i need to flash the pit file or just the pda will do
and if the pit is needed then what are the flash instructions
akashsgpgi said:
@iamtimmah
do i need to flash the pit file or just the pda will do
and if the pit is needed then what are the flash instructions
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The pit is included in the file.
i was asking whether we need to flash only pda file or both pda and pit files in odin
akashsgpgi said:
i was asking whether we need to flash only pda file or both pda and pit files in odin
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Normally you only need to flash the pda, but if you want to re-partition your device then use the pit file as well.
RValentinF said:
Normally you only need to flash the pda, but if you want to re-partition your device then use the pit file as well.
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ya i know that ..but if i flash the pit then how do i go back into download mode as we do not have removable battery
akashsgpgi said:
ya i know that ..but if i flash the pit then how do i go back into download mode as we do not have removable battery
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When you turn it off just hold the volume down button before turning it on and you should get there in a couple of seconds.
after flashing i got bootloops, but i did factory reset and wipe partion cache , and it worked well
wow this rom is pre rooted
can some1 tell me the step by step procedure?
ken2kold said:
can some1 tell me the step by step procedure?
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Welcome to the Dev section for the Galaxy Player. This is for development, not for installation help. You should be able to ask in General.
Flashing ROMs can be scary at first, but the Dev board is best left for software development, feedback, etc. It makes it easier for the Devs not to have to wade through a field of nonsense.
tl;dr:
Post questions in General, not in Dev. It's a common mistake, don't worry too much.
I just want it to be as if it just came in a box because I'm selling it, how do I have it stock and unrooted?
tradeJmark said:
I just want it to be as if it just came in a box because I'm selling it, how do I have it stock and unrooted?
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Flash the stock rom found here via Odin3 and if it is rooted, download Root Browser from play store and and delete superuser.apk in system/app and delete su binary in system/bin and after you delete these two, reboot and uninstall root browser and you should be good.
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I keep going into a bootloop and it wont shut off. What do i do?
Edit: I fixed it
What did you do to fix the bootloop?
Can someone please miror this? I get stuck on the download with greatly increasing time left. will greatly appreaciate it
nevermind i'll use gmillz's
Rom doesn't work.

Need Root after Replacement

Had the PBA replaced twice now and i just got the phone back without root. I need to get it rooted but no matter how googling or odin flashing nothing works. I can communicate with Kies and odin and thats working i just need the .tar's to get it done. Can someone provide the .tar's?
Sidenote: why wont dev's make odin flashable roms anymore? its a lot easier.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740367
Start here:
It's the full meal deal thread, and has eveything you will need...g
gregsarg said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740367
Start here:
It's the full meal deal thread, and has eveything you will need...g
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yeah no matter what i try odin gets stuck at boot.img.
yikes....
your the 4th person this week with that same issue.....
so the odin flash process wont complete ? or you have the stock recovery back after the reboot ?

[Q] Finally making progress...but now what...Telus T959P Fascinate

Hey peeps
Ok I've been at this for two straight days now in order to try and unbrick this Telus Fascinate SGH-T959P
My buddy initially attempted to flash it with something and really messed it up to the point that even the battery wouldn't charge.
I don't even care if I get it to stock.. an amazing Rom/Kernel combo will also work.
So this is where I am today... and I have spent the last two days non-stop trying to fix this thing...I have been through sooo many forums posts and websites my brain is about to cook.
Software I am using
Odin v1.7 and v1.83.. I try to use the newest one.. just in case.
ADB / SDK installed and am able to push files across to the sdcard in my phone... everything seems good in that dept
Files that have got me to where I am today
T959TLJL3 Froyo original firmware (apparently)... but can not flash all of the files from the package ..zimage and a few others just fail to flash
s1_odin_20100512.pit file (Have atlas_v2.2.pit also but haven't had as much success with it)
SGH-T959-Stock_plus_voodoo_CwM_2.3.4v2
su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed
I can successfully boot the phone into download mode every single time using the volume up and down while plugging in the usb cable
Also if i just hit the power button I get a Telus 4G / Samsung splash screen and then the phone boots into CwM Voodoo Recovery v3.0.2.8x (Orange??)
In the CwM recovery mode, I can now finally mount all partitions and it looks like things will flash.
Now that I've finally got this phone to this point, I don't want to mess it up.
I want to make sure I have the right files to complete this little project.
Need some direction from the pros.. Am I able to flash a custom rom now ? And if so, what one is best to use.
From this point how can I revert to stock? Do I have the right files ? And how since Odin fails to flash the ones I have.
I figured going to stock first was easier, then use Kies to update it.
Show me the way
Thanks.
jROC
Wow... I got it .. Finally... After I figure out exactly what I used for files.. I will let you know.
All I can tell you right now is that I was flashing a single files at a time then powering down and coming back into download mode to flash the next file.
Right now the phone is all booted up and Running Android v2.3.3 (GB LKG2) and even tho the phone is actually a T959P.. the boot screen shows up as a T959D. Interesting.
jroc99 said:
Wow... I got it .. Finally... After I figure out exactly what I used for files.. I will let you know.
All I can tell you right now is that I was flashing a single files at a time then powering down and coming back into download mode to flash the next file.
Right now the phone is all booted up and Running Android v2.3.3 (GB LKG2) and even tho the phone is actually a T959P.. the boot screen shows up as a T959D. Interesting.
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Can you send me the T959P stock files please
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Can you send me the T959P stock files please
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No single file that I downloaded was able to flash the phone.
I ended up flashing individual files... and kinda had to mix and match, but was able to get the phone booting back into Android OS
However the phone was missing the EFS folder with IMEI info and such..
Still was not able to recover it 100%.
Message me with your email and I will try to send what I used.
jroc99 said:
No single file that I downloaded was able to flash the phone.
I ended up flashing individual files... and kinda had to mix and match, but was able to get the phone booting back into Android OS
However the phone was missing the EFS folder with IMEI info and such..
Still was not able to recover it 100%.
Message me with your email and I will try to send what I used.
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i messaged you
Ok peeps... If anyone is looking for a firmware file to get their phone booting back into droid I have one that works.
Works on Telus T959P
I have dropbox setup and can share with you that way, just message me.
I need a copy
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I've been trying to unbrick an T959P as well, have it so i can also boot into CWM (from SGH-T959-Stock_plus_voodoo_CwM_2.3.4v2) but can never get it too boot into the OS. Tried several files to revert it back to stock but so far nothing has worked. Any hints would be appreciated, thanks in advance
To do it, get this file.
https://gofile.io/?c=tJd0Pd
Then get odin v1.85
https://gofile.io/?c=WHkZHO
Launch odin with admin powers (sudo/su for linux, or whatever).
Then click PDA and select the tar.md5 file and start.
Hopefully it soft bricked not hard bricked.
Fury_Phoenix said:
To do it, get this file.
https://gofile.io/?c=tJd0Pd
Then get odin v1.85
https://gofile.io/?c=WHkZHO
Launch odin with admin powers (sudo/su for linux, or whatever).
Then click PDA and select the tar.md5 file and start.
Hopefully it soft bricked not hard bricked.
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I posted that in 2013 the device is long gone, thanks for the input though.
draekko said:
I posted that in 2013 the device is long gone, thanks for the input though.
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Do you have twrp or cwm for the phone?
Fury_Phoenix said:
Do you have twrp or cwm for the phone?
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I don't have the phone or any software related to that phone. That post was from 7 years ago.

Flash back to stock... Failure. Help!

I was trying to flash back my I605 Note 2. I'm coming from CM11. Downloaded original 4.1.2 firmware and ran through Odin. Everything passed and worked through Odin, but when the phone restarted it was flashing the Galaxy Note 2 screen....... Any ideas? About to sell the phone. Really need some help. Any comments would be appreciated. Thank you.
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2/
Worst case scenario Jtag brick repair $50. I would try everything thing 1st. Try to Odin root66. Try Odin again, maybe with the vram, or vrall down load. Can you get into recovery? Or download mode?
madmuthertrucker said:
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2/
Worst case scenario Jtag brick repair $50. I would try everything thing 1st. Try to Odin root66. Try Odin again, maybe with the vram, or vrall down load. Can you get into recovery? Or download mode?
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download mode yes. recovery no.
khipps16 said:
download mode yes. recovery no.
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I think I've had this problem before. I flashed the root66 4.1.2 file and it got stuck. From there I put it in download mode and flashed TWRP through Odin. Then I went into recovery and flashed a ROM and from there I got it to boot. Since you're selling it, I would say flash creanrom and then flash sophisticated 4.3 to give them a stock experience.
- Your phone fitting in my phone's screen is nothing new to me.
After NAND write, Odin fails..... Now what?
khipps16 said:
After NAND write, Odin fails..... Now what?
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Haven't seen that one. I did some research and the things I found are pretty bad. I read theres a problem where your phone storages are set to R/O rather than R/W and its not allowing it to write anything. The last thing I found to fix it was a fix for the VZN GS3, but I'm gonna guess the same will for the the Note 2. I would suggest using the unrooted stock firmware since root is unimportant right now. You can get that somewhere in another thread because I don't have the link handy. Get that, and get the pit file and load that into Odin with your phone in download mode. Go ahead and make sure repartition is checked as well and give that a try. Using the pit file should reset the data tables (or something like that) to the proper R/W permissions. Hope everything works out for you!
EDIT- Here's the thread you can use to get the firmware and pit file. All the files you should need are in section 1b. I know I said not to use the root66 file, go ahead and try it first because the firmware files are huge. If root66 doesn't work, go for the one that says it'll return it to "out of the box conditions." From here, hopefully it'll boot. If you run into the endless boot issue from here, go back to the first post I posted and do that.
Another Edit - I'm an idiot. Forgot to paste the link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
- Your phone fitting in my phone's screen is nothing new to me.

[Q] Stuck on Yellow Sprint Screen can not fix with ODIN

I was rooted on a stock rom with n9005 CWM for kitkat. I tried flashing the deodexed version for wifi tether. I didnt realize i needed odexed instead. now i am stuck on the sprint screen upon reboot. i tried using odin to reflash that rom again as well as a Cf auto root. both flashed but still stuck on the same screen upon reboot. I then tried to wipe and clear all data and cashe as well as factory reset from recovery mode. still the same issue. ANY help will be appreciated.
NOTE: i looked for 3 days for help on XDA as well as other sites and can not find anything specific to my case, or anything that will work. Please if you offer help include links as i have searched for everything i could think of.
Have you tried to get the stock tar file and use that in Odin? That would bring you back to complete stock.
is this it
i downloaded this SM-N900P_NAB_Stock_Bootloader.tar.md5 from rwilco12's android repository
is this what you are referencing? or is there a different stock file you are refering to?
is this it?
DarkManX4lf said:
Have you tried to get the stock tar file and use that in Odin? That would bring you back to complete stock.
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i downloaded this SM-N900P_NAB_Stock_Bootloader.tar.md5 from rwilco12's android repository
is this what you are referencing? or is there a different stock file you are refering to?
I meant this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712205
twrigh5 said:
i downloaded this SM-N900P_NAB_Stock_Bootloader.tar.md5 from rwilco12's android repository
is this what you are referencing? or is there a different stock file you are refering to?
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First, let's diagnose what's wrong, to see what you need to do to fix it.
Flashing a DeOdex Mod onto an Odex ROM.
This will mess up your system files. What you'll most-likely get is a bootloop (or stuck at startup, which is where you're at). When this happens, you should be able to still access Recovery and Download Modes. This is good news! This means you have many options to fix your phone.
Possible solutions for your problem.
Restore a backup in Recovery.
The first rule when flashing ROMs/Mods is that you read and understand the thread first.
A close second rule is to make a backup before flashing anything.
I doubt that you have a backup, since that would've been the first thing you would've tried. That's ok, we just have to do a little more work to get your phone fixed.
Reflash the custom ROM in Recovery
This doesn't apply to you too much, because you weren't running a custom ROM, just a rooted stock ROM, but I think it's good for others who might have a similar problem. If you had a bootloop issue, you can always re-flash the ROM in recovery. I'd just recommend wiping data, cache, dalvik cache, and system prior to flashing the ROM.
Reflash the Stock ROM in ODIN.
This is the last-case scenario. I'd go to this thread that micmars wrote and follow his instructions very carefully. Doing this should get your phone back to stock. Then I'd re-do the rooting like you did originally (make sure you're using the kit-kat instructions.
Once you get your phone back and running (and rooted), the first thing I'd recommend is to create a nandroid backup in recovery. This will be your life-saver whenever something gets messed up.
Hope this helps!
EDIT:
I figured that I should give you a reason why the CFAutoRoot didn't work for you:
CF Auto Root only modifies certain files. It's not flashing an entire rooted ROM onto your phone, it's just selectively modifying/replacing files so that you have root access. So, when the system is messed up due to flashing a incompatible Mod, CF Auto Root is not likely to fix those issues. Only flashing a stock Rom, like DarkManX4lf suggested.
topherk said:
First, let's diagnose what's wrong, to see what you need to do to fix it.
Flashing a DeOdex Mod onto an Odex ROM.
This will mess up your system files. What you'll most-likely get is a bootloop (or stuck at startup, which is where you're at). When this happens, you should be able to still access Recovery and Download Modes. This is good news! This means you have many options to fix your phone.
Possible solutions for your problem.
Restore a backup in Recovery.
The first rule when flashing ROMs/Mods is that you read and understand the thread first.
A close second rule is to make a backup before flashing anything.
I doubt that you have a backup, since that would've been the first thing you would've tried. That's ok, we just have to do a little more work to get your phone fixed.
Reflash the custom ROM in Recovery
This doesn't apply to you too much, because you weren't running a custom ROM, just a rooted stock ROM, but I think it's good for others who might have a similar problem. If you had a bootloop issue, you can always re-flash the ROM in recovery. I'd just recommend wiping data, cache, dalvik cache, and system prior to flashing the ROM.
Reflash the Stock ROM in ODIN.
This is the last-case scenario. I'd go to this thread that micmars wrote and follow his instructions very carefully. Doing this should get your phone back to stock. Then I'd re-do the rooting like you did originally (make sure you're using the kit-kat instructions.
Once you get your phone back and running (and rooted), the first thing I'd recommend is to create a nandroid backup in recovery. This will be your life-saver whenever something gets messed up.
Hope this helps!
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Thanks for your fast response. Im sure as soon as the file downloads i will be just fine. Thanks again!
DarkManX4lf said:
I meant this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712205
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the download isnt working right now, but maybe it will in a few. if you know of another link id appreciate that, if not then thanks again for all youre help thus far and i will just wait and hopefully it works.
Hmm the link wasn't working either earlier this week. Try posting in the thread or messaging mcmars.
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the download isnt working right now, but maybe it will in a few. if you know of another link id appreciate that, if not then thanks again for all youre help thus far and i will just wait and hopefully it works.
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I'm able to download it at home (currently at 10%). I'll upload it to Dropbox when it's done and PM you the link.
topherk said:
I'm able to download it at home (currently at 10%). I'll upload it to Dropbox when it's done and PM you the link.
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thanks a lot!
twrigh5 said:
thanks a lot!
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My upload speed is atrocious, so it might be a few hours (it's a large file!)
How did the OP make out? Let us know.
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My upload speed is atrocious, so it might be a few hours (it's a large file!)
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it stuck on the yellow screen for like 3 minutes and i was sad.... than it worked! THANKS SO MUCH!!!! it all worked greatly. i appreciate everyones help!
Yeah. On a full stock Odin flash, things need a little longer to initialize and set up at the first boot. Even after you boot up completely, it takes awhile for everything to finish and settle down.

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