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Hi guys this is my first post if i post something that has been already talked to the death my apologies.
I recently bought a Samsung galaxy S with the 2.2 froyo update build number hvjp4 ive tried using the one click root but when i get to the recovery screen and click the "update.zip" file it say error signature verification.
what am i doing wrong can someone lead me in the right direction thank you.
GS issues
Did you install the drivers for the GS?
What recovery version do you have? you can see it at the top when in recovery mode. (3e) wont let you do it. your best off getting odin and flashing a new kernel.
this is what i done, works %100
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
etsme said:
What recovery version do you have? you can see it at the top when in recovery mode. (3e) wont let you do it. your best off getting odin and flashing a new kernel.
this is what i done, works %100
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
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i did see this thread but i dont know which file to download in fear of bricking my sgs
You need to put the phone in Debug mode then run shell root and then root. I had a similar issue and thats how I was able to get it to work
What method are you trying to use to get root?
I went with SuperOneClick to root, Rom Manager from Market to flash Clockwork recovery, Nandroid backup, and then Custom ROM.
Ive been trying to follow this guide to root my ICS GT-I9300 without voiding my warranty but I cant install CWM from the bootloader. I tried downloading CWM.zip from the first link there, but it says that there's a problem with the signing of the file. I assume that file is for the S II which is why its not working.
When i go to http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager to download the version of CWM specific to the GT-I9300, it gives me links to .img files in the 'download recovery' and 'download touch recovery' columns or if i click on the 'download ROMs' link and go to the CWM link there's no file to download.
When i boot to recovery the recovery-clockworkmod.img file doesnt show up on my SD card and the SU-Busybox-Installer.zip wont install without CWM.
Does anyone have a link to a working copy of CWM for the GT-I9300 that doesnt need Odin to install or any advice on how to install CWM from one of those image files without ruining my warranty?
Cheers!
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Ive been trying to follow this guide to root my ICS GT-I9300 without voiding my warranty but I cant install CWM from the bootloader. I tried downloading CWM.zip from the first link there, but it says that there's a problem with the signing of the file. I assume that file is for the S II which is why its not working.
When i go to http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager to download the version of CWM specific to the GT-I9300, it gives me links to .img files in the 'download recovery' and 'download touch recovery' columns or if i click on the 'download ROMs' link and go to the CWM link there's no file to download.
When i boot to recovery the recovery-clockworkmod.img file doesnt show up on my SD card and the SU-Busybox-Installer.zip wont install without CWM.
Does anyone have a link to a working copy of CWM for the GT-I9300 that doesnt need Odin to install or any advice on how to install CWM from one of those image files without ruining my warranty?
Cheers!
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flash cf root with odin. download triangle away to remove binary count. warranty still intact.
Ive been trying to follow this guide to root my ICS GT-I9300 without voiding my warranty
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I wonder if the guide not working could have something to do with it being for the Galaxy S2 and not the S3?
On a serious note; nope, not possible. The recovery checks if the file has been signed by Samsung and unless you or someone else gains access to their secret keys to sign the file, this will never be possible.
However on a stock ROM you cannot get of the 'Device: modified' in Settings->About phone if you're only rooted, so it's pretty easy to find it out anyway.
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I wonder if the guide not working could have something to do with it being for the Galaxy S2 and not the S3?
On a serious note; nope, not possible. The recovery checks if the file has been signed by Samsung and unless you or someone else gains access to their secret keys to sign the file, this will never be possible.
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Would it be correct to infer that the method the OP linked to should work for only the subset of devices which have CWM zip files listed at clockworkmod.com/rommanager? (as well as stock ICS ROMs obviously)
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Would it be correct to infer that the method the OP linked to should work for only the subset of devices which have CWM zip files listed at clockworkmod.com/rommanager? (as well as stock ICS ROMs obviously)
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No, it works but for now, flashing cwm on the s3 increases counter. After root, use triangle away and you can flash your stock kernel/recovery to reset modified status. Will update the guide when back to home in 10 days
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You can also use this method here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=756
to get cwm in odin
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Phil3759 said:
No, it works but for now, flashing cwm on the s3 increases counter. After root, use triangle away and you can flash your stock kernel/recovery to reset modified status. Will update the guide when back to home in 10 days
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Sorry, let me reword my question:
Other than Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Note, are there any devices which Rachmat3's root method will work for?
P.S. In your guide (which is great by the way!), you wrote "will probably work on any ICS phone, if you have a CWM image". I think you should
clarify this to maybe say something like "will probably work on any ICS phone, if you have a signed CWM image (which currently includes *** devices)"
Older Galaxy phones too. But they don't have a flash counter anyway
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Older Galaxy phones too. But they don't have a flash counter anyway
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They're also unlikely to ever receive an official ICS update right? Which would defeat the purpose of a secure kernel root. :laugh:
I guess it could work with the Motorola Droid Bionic if/when that gets updated...? That was the only phone on this list with a CWM zip file anyway.
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Sorry, let me reword my question:
Other than Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Note, are there any devices which Rachmat3's root method will work for?
P.S. In your guide (which is great by the way!), you wrote "will probably work on any ICS phone, if you have a CWM image". I think you should
clarify this to maybe say something like "will probably work on any ICS phone, if you have a signed CWM image (which currently includes *** devices)"
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No need to a signed cwm, just cwm. You will never see a signed flashable zip in stock recovery as only Samsung has the cryp key. Forget it. Keep in mind that for business use, being able to flash cwm is a big security issue. That's why they lock it. The method should work for phones with a cwm image in clockworkmod page. But, yes, not all phones will make it with a temporary cwm. I will state it clearly when back in a week
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No need to a signed cwm, just cwm. You will never see a signed flashable zip in stock recovery as only Samsung has the cryp key. Forget it. Keep in mind that for business use, being able to flash cwm is a big security issue. That's why they lock it. The method should work for phones with a cwm image in clockworkmod page. But, yes, not all phones will make it with a temporary cwm. I will state it clearly when back in a week
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AFAIK a signed version of CWM is available for Galaxy S2, and that's why Rachmat3's method works. If the method worked whenever CWM was available then it should also work for Galaxy 3 (without using ODIN) which it clearly doesn't.
Hi Guys,
I'm new to this Forum and very new to Android. I have the Galaxy S2 and while attempting to install Clock Work Mod, following the instructions from GalaxyS2Root, all of a sudden the phone locked up at the Samsung Galaxy S2 sceen with the yellow exclamation mark and that's as far as I got.
With great difficulty, I can get into the recovery screen, but I haven't got a clue, what I can do from here.
Is the phone recoverable, or have I just destroyed a brand new phone? I don't have a rom zip on my sd card, so I couldn't install a new rom from the card.
I have tried everything to get it going again, but I think the more things I try, the worse it gets. I think I have now wiped the existing rom off completely and wiped the caches, all because I was panicing.
I even thought of removing my sd card, putting it into my wifes Galaxy Ace and downloading a replacement rom to it and then try to install the new rom back to my phone.
But guys, I'm really panicing here and don't know what to do!!
Can anybody please help me out, or do I now throw a brand new phone into the garbage?
Thank You.............dixie (Help Please)
dixielee said:
Hi Guys,
I'm new to this Forum and very new to Android. I have the Galaxy S2 and while attempting to install Clock Work Mod, following the instructions from GalaxyS2Root, all of a sudden the phone locked up at the Samsung Galaxy S2 sceen with the yellow exclamation mark and that's as far as I got.
With great difficulty, I can get into the recovery screen, but I haven't got a clue, what I can do from here.
Is the phone recoverable, or have I just destroyed a brand new phone? I don't have a rom zip on my sd card, so I couldn't install a new rom from the card.
I have tried everything to get it going again, but I think the more things I try, the worse it gets. I think I have now wiped the existing rom off completely and wiped the caches, all because I was panicing.
I even thought of removing my sd card, putting it into my wifes Galaxy Ace and downloading a replacement rom to it and then try to install the new rom back to my phone.
But guys, I'm really panicing here and don't know what to do!!
Can anybody please help me out, or do I now throw a brand new phone into the garbage?
Thank You.............dixie (Help Please)
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Just flash a new firmware via odin.It will be new again
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Hello,
You could try downloading the rom required and install using odin.
You will need to make sure you get the right version for your phone and use odin to flash.
I've not done exactly what you have before I got into a simple boot loop and had to re flash. Live and learn I guess!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
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Thin_Bezel said:
Just flash a new firmware via odin.It will be new again
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Thanks for your reply,
But how do I connect my phone to Odin and what menu should the phone be in, in the recovery mode?
Doesn't the phone have to be in the download mode?
I can only seem to get into the basic recovery mode, ie volume up + power + home keys.
Regards..............dixie.
Have you tried to get into download mode (volume down + home + power)?
You should be able to do that if you can get into recovery. Once in download mode, connect to your PC, start Odin and choose PDA, then select the tar that you have downloaded (it will be in zip form until you unpack it).
Read some threads about Odin/Download mode before you start and make sure you are happy to proceed.
killall said:
Have you tried to get into download mode (volume down + home + power)?
You should be able to do that if you can get into recovery. Once in download mode, connect to your PC, start Odin and choose PDA, then select the tar that you have downloaded (it will be in zip form until you unpack it).
Read some threads about Odin/Download mode before you start and make sure you are happy to proceed.
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O'k I did as you told me, but the first strange thing is, when I extract the zip file I get the following: boot.bin, cache, factory fs, hidden, modem.bin, param.lfs, Sbl.bin and zImage.............there is no exe type file!!!
However if I open odin, click on PDA and enter the whole zip file location and press start, everything goes ahead as planned.
I get a "Pass" and the phone restarts, I get the small tune and the blue moving lights on the screen, but then it just jams up, on the S Samsung Galaxy S2 screen. That's as far as the boot sequence goes.......frozen on the Galaxy S2 Screen!!
Any suggestions?
Regards......................dixie.
Pull out the battery, wait a few seconds replace and try to boot again. If that doesn't work, check you have the correct firmware to flash and try again with Odin.
Or have a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Right, for starters you need to give relevant information if you expect accurate help otherwise you're going to end up screwing your device up.
Which model of S2 do you have?
Which rom do you have? (give link)
Which guide did you follow? (give link)
If you can get into cwm its just a case of "wipe data/factory reset" and then flash custom rom of your choice from sdcard. Just go into cwm>mounts&storage>mount USB (this will mount cards onto PC if connected) so once connected copy your rom across.
I recommend the new wannam lite rom if you want new samsung JB based rom.
If you want to flash via ODIN then you should only be flashing a .tar or .md5 file in PDA section. If your extracting a zip and you get all the files you mentioned in your above reply then you have wrong file.
TheATHEiST said:
Right, for starters you need to give relevant information if you expect accurate help otherwise you're going to end up screwing your device up.
Which model of S2 do you have?
Which rom do you have? (give link)
Which guide did you follow? (give link)
If you can get into cwm its just a case of "wipe data/factory reset" and then flash custom rom of your choice from sdcard. Just go into cwm>mounts&storage>mount USB (this will mount cards onto PC if connected) so once connected copy your rom across.
I recommend the new wannam lite rom if you want new samsung JB based rom.
If you want to flash via ODIN then you should only be flashing a .tar or .md5 file in PDA section. If your extracting a zip and you get all the files you mentioned in your above reply then you have wrong file.
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O'k thank you for your reply and thank you to the others that replied.
I was using an incorrect rom to flash and an incomplete rom at that!
I downloaded a different rom, extracted the files and flashed with odin. Now I am up and running and have the phone back to full woking order.
That was pretty scarery stuff and I thought I had bricked the phone for ever, I guess a little knowledge is helpful but dangerous, if one isn't sure of what they are doing.
Thank you once again for your help, it was much appreciated. I'll contact you again no doubt, next time I create a stuff up.
Regards.................dixie.
Hi Guys, one last request. I would like to root the phone and after a considerable amount of reading/research, the root file that I require, seems impossible to find. When I do find it and download, the .rar file is empty except for a zImage file!!!
My phone is the Galaxy S2 i9100 running ICS 4.0.3 Baseband Version i9100XXLPQ Kernel Version 3.0.15-i9100XXLPQ-CL223505 Build Number IML74K.XXLPQ.
I bought this phone, while I was visiting China and it has been great, up until I managed to brick it by accident.
Anyway, I apparently need the CF Root for XXLPQ v5.4, which I have downloaded six times, from various sites and every time I extract, it's empty, except for an image file!!!
I live in Australia and use the Telstra Network.....should I change to a more suitable Firmware, or maybe a stable custom rom, or can someone give me a link, for the appropriate working CF Root file?
Much Appreciate and Thank You........dixie.
Ignore the above post guys, a little more reading and I found my mistake.
However, I am still interested in the suggestion of a Custom Rom, which would work successfully, on Australian Networks.
Cheers to All......dixie.
dixielee said:
Hi Guys, one last request. I would like to root the phone and after a considerable amount of reading/research, the root file that I require, seems impossible to find. When I do find it and download, the .rar file is empty except for a zImage file!!!
My phone is the Galaxy S2 i9100 running ICS 4.0.3 Baseband Version i9100XXLPQ Kernel Version 3.0.15-i9100XXLPQ-CL223505 Build Number IML74K.XXLPQ.
I bought this phone, while I was visiting China and it has been great, up until I managed to brick it by accident.
Anyway, I apparently need the CF Root for XXLPQ v5.4, which I have downloaded six times, from various sites and every time I extract, it's empty, except for an image file!!!
I live in Australia and use the Telstra Network.....should I change to a more suitable Firmware, or maybe a stable custom rom, or can someone give me a link, for the appropriate working CF Root file?
Much Appreciate and Thank You........dixie.
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I'm still new myself here but i'm sure ur phone is already rooted from what u said above. When u boot into recovery does stock recovery load or CWM ? if anything other than stock Samsung recovery then your already rooted.
Also u dont need to unzip the rar file its ready as is.
If ur phone is actually not rooted by far the easiest method is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
u dont need an insecure kernel and theres no risk involved even if u mess up. I was a lil hesitant to root my phone but used that method and all went fine, now i've learned so much in the past 2 weeks i'm flashing other kernels and tried lots of roms.
Peace
AnubuRe said:
I'm still new myself here but i'm sure ur phone is already rooted from what u said above. When u boot into recovery does stock recovery load or CWM ? if anything other than stock Samsung recovery then your already rooted.
Also u dont need to unzip the rar file its ready as is.
If ur phone is actually not rooted by far the easiest method is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
u dont need an insecure kernel and theres no risk involved even if u mess up. I was a lil hesitant to root my phone but used that method and all went fine, now i've learned so much in the past 2 weeks i'm flashing other kernels and tried lots of roms.
Peace
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Yes thanks for the reply. I discovered that I didn't have to extract the root file, as it was already a .tar (stupid me).
So now I have a rooted phone and the Official ICS version XXLPQ, which is working in Australia, but I have noticed, that most of the time the Network is showing "edge".
All I really have to find now, is a good, stable, custom rom, that will also work in Australia.
A couple of observations....
You don't need "a good stable custom rom that will also work in Australia". Region has nothing to do with how a rom performs/your experience with that rom. If you're having issues with connectivity/you're not happy with data speeds, flashing/trying other modems may help. I suggest you read through this thread, at various times people have discussed which modems have worked well with different carriers (particular modems seem to work well for most people using a particular carrier). You can then search for CWM flashable versions of these modems & test them out until you find one that gives you connectivity you're happy with.
The other observation is you're a bit lacking in the 'basics'. I highly recommend you take the time to read through the guides. Knowing the basics makes it less likely you'll bork your phone at some stage, and that you'll be able to solve any problems that come up in a methodical/logical way (as opposed to guessing).
........a bit!!!!!!
Since you are on 4.0 3 ,why don't you flash the official jelly bean XXLS8 update via odin? Than root it with cf root
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O'k thanks guys.:good:
Thin_Bezel said:
Since you are on 4.0 3 ,why don't you flash the official jelly bean XXLS8 update via odin? Than root it with cf root
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Use Siyah kernel v6 beta4 instead.
HELP, i've downloaded countless versions of the Stock recovery MD5 file and none are working to unbrick my Verizon galaxy S4 Firmware ver:*VRUAME7 (came stock with this firmware when purchased) and nothing is working. I was trying to install the recovery files from "sxtpdevelopers"
After successfully rooting using the microSD card method, I stupidly installed GooIM and then tried to install twrp.. I forgot that this version of firmware didn't have the bootloader unlocked yet and when the I booted into recovery it took me straight to " firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." *I already tried KIES recovery but it asks for serial number. THERE NO DAMN serial numbers anywhere on the phone, battery, or box that work. (including IMEI)
I then figured DOWNLOAD MODE worked so let me flash the stock odin file but I keep getting a FAIL installation every time.
FYI; I'm using parallels for mac and windows 8 to run odin. all the com ports are ok and I know there isn't a connection problem.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS.*
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HELP, i've downloaded countless versions of the Stock recovery MD5 file and none are working to unbrick my Verizon galaxy S4 Firmware ver:*VRUAME7 (came stock with this firmware when purchased) and nothing is working. I was trying to install the recovery files from "sxtpdevelopers"
After successfully rooting using the microSD card method, I stupidly installed GooIM and then tried installing twrp.. I forgot that this version of firmware didn't have the bootloader unlocked yet and when the I booted into recovery it took me straight to " firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." *I already tried KIES recovery but it asks for serial number. THERE NO DAMN serial numbers anywhere on the phone, battery, or box that work. (including IMEI)
I then figured DOWNLOAD MODE worked so let me flash the stock odin file but I keep getting a FAIL installation every time.
FYI; I'm using parallels for mac and windows 8 to run odin. all the com ports are ok and I know there isn't a connection problem.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS.*
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Yeah download mode IS the bootloader that is locked... sorry buddy but you either turn it in hoping they don't notice your screw up or use it as a paperweight
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galannyc said:
HELP, i've downloaded countless versions of the Stock recovery MD5 file and none are working to unbrick my Verizon galaxy S4 Firmware ver:*VRUAME7 (came stock with this firmware when purchased) and nothing is working. I was trying to install the recovery files from "sxtpdevelopers"
After successfully rooting using the microSD card method, I stupidly installed GooIM and then tried to install twrp.. I forgot that this version of firmware didn't have the bootloader unlocked yet and when the I booted into recovery it took me straight to " firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." *I already tried KIES recovery but it asks for serial number. THERE NO DAMN serial numbers anywhere on the phone, battery, or box that work. (including IMEI)
I then figured DOWNLOAD MODE worked so let me flash the stock odin file but I keep getting a FAIL installation every time.
FYI; I'm using parallels for mac and windows 8 to run odin. all the com ports are ok and I know there isn't a connection problem.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS.*
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i brick mine two days ago and i had the same problem trying to restore it bak, i went to this site "droidviews(dot)com/how-to-install-latest-official-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-all-models/comment-page-4/" and i scroll down to where it said "Where to Download the Firmware for Galaxy S4?" right below that you should see SCH-I545 and it also have a Note to it, download that zip file "SCH-I545_VZW_1_20130613171315_24s13crny1_fac.zip" and unzip it and u should be able to restore it bak to stock on Odin.
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i brick mine two days ago and i had the same problem trying to restore it bak, i went to this site "droidviews(dot)com/how-to-install-latest-official-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-all-models/comment-page-4/" and i scroll down to where it said "Where to Download the Firmware for Galaxy S4?" right below that you should see SCH-I545 and it also have a Note to it, download that zip file "SCH-I545_VZW_1_20130613171315_24s13crny1_fac.zip" and unzip it and u should be able to restore it bak to stock on Odin.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!.. The funny thing is I had downloaded "SCH-I545_VZW_1_20130613171315_24s13crny1_fac.zip" already in my trials and tribulations. Probably the one I downloaded was corrupt because this one installed with a breeze. The one located on that site worked instantly. Now if we can just get that bootloader unlocked. I wish was a programming genius sometimes, I would unlock it; then take that ransom and donate it. Thanks again
Just wanted to say thanks. I was able to use that link + Odin3 to get my friend's Verizon Galaxy S4 back to normal. Best Buy and a Samsung rep at the store were unable to handle this lol
shadowshin said:
i brick mine two days ago and i had the same problem trying to restore it bak, i went to this site "droidviews(dot)com/how-to-install-latest-official-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-all-models/comment-page-4/" and i scroll down to where it said "where to download the firmware for galaxy s4?" right below that you should see sch-i545 and it also have a note to it, download that zip file "sch-i545_vzw_1_20130613171315_24s13crny1_fac.zip" and unzip it and u should be able to restore it bak to stock on odin.
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oh my god ur a life saver
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Just a quick question, when installing that zip with ODIN, do you just use PDA?
Stijntje09 said:
Just a quick question, when installing that zip with ODIN, do you just use PDA?
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Yes. Make sure that auto reboot and reset time are checked. Load the zip/tar using PDA and let Odin do its thing.
thank it work with odin
shadowshin said:
i brick mine two days ago and i had the same problem trying to restore it bak, i went to this site "droidviews(dot)com/how-to-install-latest-official-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-all-models/comment-page-4/" and i scroll down to where it said "Where to Download the Firmware for Galaxy S4?" right below that you should see SCH-I545 and it also have a Note to it, download that zip file "SCH-I545_VZW_1_20130613171315_24s13crny1_fac.zip" and unzip it and u should be able to restore it bak to stock on Odin.
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I brick my verizon galaxy nexus and now thank to this im working agains thank
Okay so ill be honest im super new to all this. I did some research on youtube. I used twrp and a app that is like goolauncher. I did not back up my OS and i accidently deleted it. Im trying to upgrade to the hellfire rom. When i did i get this error in the recovery menu
slow302stang said:
Okay so ill be honest im super new to all this. I did some research on youtube. I used twrp and a app that is like goolauncher. I did not back up my OS and i accidently deleted it. Im trying to upgrade to the hellfire rom. When i did i get this error in the recovery menu
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You attempted to flash a ROM made for a different phone (d2att), never do that again unless you want a brick.
ArkThompson said:
You attempted to flash a ROM made for a different phone (d2att), never do that again unless you want a brick.
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my phone is atat did i accidently post this in the wrong section?
slow302stang said:
my phone is atat did i accidently post this in the wrong section?
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Yea, look at the sticky. Anyway, it is probably something to do with your recovery. Try flashing it using cwm.
lotimaoand
ArkThompson said:
Yea, look at the sticky. Anyway, it is probably something to do with your recovery. Try flashing it using cwm.
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is that possible with out a os? the recovery deleted the OS so i cant even get onto my phone. I can only get to recovery and get to the odin downloaded thing
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is that possible with out a os? the recovery deleted the OS so i cant even get onto my phone. I can only get to recovery and get to the odin downloaded thing
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Yea, you can flash .zip versions of cwm through the recovery menu. You could also flash it through Odin if you can't find a flashable .zip of it, probably easier that way. Don't just flash any .zip of cwm you find through twrp, it has to be one made to be flashed.
ArkThompson said:
Yea, you can flash .zip versions of cwm through the recovery menu. You could also flash it through Odin if you can't find a flashable .zip of it, probably easier that way. Don't just flash any .zip of cwm you find through twrp, it has to be one made to be flashed.
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i have no idea what that means. Anyway you could talk me througg it? I tryed to download odin but couldnt find a link that worked.
slow302stang said:
i have no idea what that means. Anyway you could talk me througg it? I tryed to download odin but couldnt find a link that worked.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2552640
You should just be able to download the recovery in this topic (.zip not tar.md5) and install it using twrp. Put the file on your external SD since you can't access your phone.
ArkThompson said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2552640
You should just be able to download the recovery in this topic (.zip not tar.md5) and install it using twrp. Put the file on your external SD since you can't access your phone.
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I'm a bit confused. Do i just download that recovery? or is their something i have to download I got odin now.
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okay so i did some youtube searching and alot of videos came up with odin. To download a stock rom . i downloaded a few and tryed to do it with odin and it always failed. ANyone have any ideas? or maybe theirs a way to just fix the hellfire rom?
i managed to figure out the phillz. all it did was change the recovery program to his and now its stock andriod recovery... . their has to be a way for me to odin the stock os system. I wish i could just get into the phone itd be so much easier. lol 50k people online someone help me!
slow302stang said:
i managed to figure out the phillz. all it did was change the recovery program to his and now its stock andriod recovery... . their has to be a way for me to odin the stock os system. I wish i could just get into the phone itd be so much easier. lol 50k people online someone help me!
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You know that the file that you have to put in odin has to be a ridiculous amount of mb or gb then other things because i made that mistake 2 lol.
You have to extract it when using your pc and stuff and sometimes you get others files like ones that arent even like 100 mb or whatever that can look like a rom.
Give me a full list of evrything you exactly do when flashing and wich file and name and how big the file is and also your model number... The s3 ATT right?
Can someone verify for me that att has an own bootloader and stuff and you can only like odin flash their stock roms right?
You can always use phillz touch recovery and download a custom rom like cyanogenmod for your phone! Then you can acces it... If you dont brick your phone.
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slow302stang said:
i managed to figure out the phillz. all it did was change the recovery program to his and now its stock andriod recovery... . their has to be a way for me to odin the stock os system. I wish i could just get into the phone itd be so much easier. lol 50k people online someone help me!
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Huh? What exactly did you do? If you flashed Philz correctly using TWRP then you should have his recovery on your phone.
I think he needs to report his post to get it moved to his section with people to help him with his exact model and the correct stickies to help him.
If he can't then someone may need to report it for him.
Either way here is some reading material I found after a quick search in your forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725839
Always make sure of what your are flashing, that its correct for your phone and always back up
its the peanut said:
You know that the file that you have to put in odin has to be a ridiculous amount of mb or gb then other things because i made that mistake 2 lol.
You have to extract it when using your pc and stuff and sometimes you get others files like ones that arent even like 100 mb or whatever that can look like a rom.
Give me a full list of evrything you exactly do when flashing and wich file and name and how big the file is and also your model number... The s3 ATT right?
Can someone verify for me that att has an own bootloader and stuff and you can only like odin flash their stock roms right?
You can always use phillz touch recovery and download a custom rom like cyanogenmod for your phone! Then you can acces it... If you dont brick your phone.
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I have a galaxy s3 atat. The rom i wastrying to install was hellfire. Right now i managed to get phills recovery back on but i never backed up anyfiles so it doesnt help. That i know of. I just started this yesterday lol
slow302stang said:
I have a galaxy s3 atat. The rom i wastrying to install was hellfire. Right now i managed to get phills recovery back on but i never backed up anyfiles so it doesnt help. That i know of. I just started this yesterday lol
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So you got Philz touch running? If so, then you should be able to flash hellfire with it (assuming that you definitely have the right rom for your phone model).
ArkThompson said:
So you got Philz touch running? If so, then you should be able to flash hellfire with it (assuming that you definitely havie the right rom for your phone model).
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It doesnt work. I kept getting errors when i tryed installing it .
slow302stang said:
It doesnt work. I kept getting errors when i tryed installing it .
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Try redownloading the rom maybe an bad download.
When it doesnt work then your phone just cant take it and try something else man.
And also ask the developer from the hellfire rom if your phone is compatible with the rom (sometimes you need to download some sort of kernel or whatever it needs)
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Is this the first ROM you've tried to flash? What were you running before trying to flash hellfire?
To fix your situation should be fairly simple. 1.download a different ROM to an external SD card, I recommend slimkat because its pretty stable. They use a unified d2lte build for all d2 devices. Before you install the zip, wipe data/factory reset, manually format system, wipe cache partition and dalvik cache, install the ROM zip and gapps zip if required then reboot and profit.
samsgun357 said:
Is this the first ROM you've tried to flash? What were you running before trying to flash hellfire?
To fix your situation should be fairly simple. 1.download a different ROM to an external SD card, I recommend slimkat because its pretty stable. They use a unified d2lte build for all d2 devices. Before you install the zip, wipe data/factory reset, manually format system, wipe cache partition and dalvik cache, install the ROM zip and gapps zip if required then reboot and profit.
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I was running the stock rom. I downloaded cynogenor whatever its called but i cant put it on the sd card. It says the device is not connected. If i pull the files out of the sd card itll work. But it wont let me put the whole zip file on the sd card. Any ideas?