Hey guys, I've already rooted and installed CWM recovery using MrRobinson's method here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
I'm trying to upgrade CWM to CWM touch with the downloaded recovery.img file. I guess there are two ways to do this, either through ADB or using Odin. If i use the Odin method, will it trip the counter?
Thanks!
Only use odin for stock rom or injected root.
other than that use adb if you can otherwise, flashing recovery with odin will increase the flash counter
shortskoolbus said:
Hey guys, I've already rooted and installed CWM recovery using MrRobinson's method here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
I'm trying to upgrade CWM to CWM touch with the downloaded recovery.img file. I guess there are two ways to do this, either through ADB or using Odin. If i use the Odin method, will it trip the counter?
Thanks!
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Flashing anything in odin besides the stock system.img will trip the counter. Trust me.
Ok thanks so much for the quick response. I used ADB
anyone try usbjig to see if it works with S3? dont have mine yet so cant try
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anyone try usbjig to see if it works with S3? dont have mine yet so cant try
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Yes it works.
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Usbjig when doing more than stock rom trigger counter?
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Hello,
I am currently running on stock Rom BUKJ3 (2.3.5) rooted with DoomLord toolkit V4 and stock kernel BUKJ3.
Is there a way that a can flash ClockWorkMod recovery without changing my kernel version ?
I have Rom manager installed, is it ok to flash ClockWorkMod with it ?
Sorry about the noob questions and thanks in advance for your help
Kernel and recovery are part of the same SGS2 partition, so are flashed as a combo.
ROM Manger is NOT compatible with SGS2 CWM Revovery, so don't use it.
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If you're just after the recovery with a stock kernel, check Chainfire thread here: flash the closest matching kernel. Will give root and CWM recovery, else flash a custom kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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1. You can use Hellcat hc-kTool (free on market) to dump your current kernel as zImage directly to sdcard before flashing Chainfire kernel.
2. Once CF kernel and CWM recovery is installed, then use the tool to flash back your original kernel, but you will keep root and CWM recovery.
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UpInTheAir said:
Kernel and recovery are part of the same SGS2 partition, so are flashed as a combo.
ROM Manger is NOT compatible with SGS2 CWM Revovery, so don't use it.
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Ok I get it... so basically need to flash a kernel with CWM already embedded.
"CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5" should be a good choice since it´s not the same kernel as mine "BUKJ3" but it’s as close as it gets, right?
I have already rooted with DoomLords toolkit and I read that CF_root kernel also adds root, is that going to be a problem?
I also have mobile Odin installed, can I flash CF_root with it so the flash counter doesn’t increase?
Thanks for your help UpInTheAir !!
Mad_Rick said:
Ok I get it... so basically need to flash a kernel with CWM already embedded.
"CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5" should be a good choice since it´s not the same kernel as mine "BUKJ3" but it’s as close as it gets, right?
I have already rooted with DoomLords toolkit and I read that CF_root kernel also adds root, is that going to be a problem?
I also have mobile Odin installed, can I flash CF_root with it so the flash counter doesn’t increase?
Thanks for your help UpInTheAir !!
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No it wont be a problem flashing Cf-root
Yes you can flash with mobile Odin.
Mad_Rick said:
Ok I get it... so basically need to flash a kernel with CWM already embedded.
"CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5" should be a good choice since it´s not the same kernel as mine "BUKJ3" but it’s as close as it gets, right?
I have already rooted with DoomLords toolkit and I read that CF_root kernel also adds root, is that going to be a problem?
I also have mobile Odin installed, can I flash CF_root with it so the flash counter doesn’t increase?
Thanks for your help UpInTheAir !!
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Should work, else try a custom kernel with CWM recovery.
Won't be a problem, as most custom kernels will auto root every time you flash them anyway.
According to Chainfire thread, it won't increase if zImage flashed through the installed CWM Manager app. So, can't see why the CF-root zImage would increase the counter with mobile Odin.
Best bet for longer term is to purchase a USB jig from Ebay and reset the counter that way. Much easier, and advantage to force phone into dl mode if your ever semi-bricked.
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veyka said:
No it wont be a problem flashing Cf-root
Yes you can flash with mobile Odin.
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Thanks veyka
UpInTheAir said:
Should work, else try a custom kernel with CWM recovery.
Won't be a problem, as most custom kernels will auto root every time you flash them anyway.
According to Chainfire thread, it won't increase if zImage flashed through the installed CWM Manager app. So, can't see why the CF-root zImage would increase the counter with mobile Odin.
Best bet for longer term is to purchase a USB jig from Ebay and reset the counter that way. Much easier, and advantage to force phone into dl mode if your ever semi-bricked.
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Already bought a jig, but with new bootloader it won’t reset counter.
Ok, gona give it a try but to be honest I am shaking a little bit...
Thanks for all your support
Mad_Rick said:
Already bought a jig, but with new bootloader it won’t reset counter.
Ok, gona give it a try but to be honest I am shaking a little bit...
Thanks for all your support
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You can flash the old bootloaders back, they work fine, I am still using them with the new 2.3.6 roms np!
veyka said:
You can flash the old bootloaders back, they work fine, I am still using them with the new 2.3.6 roms np!
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I was just locking in to that in Intratech´s page.
ok so... just flashed cf_root with Mobile odin and went as smooth as silk. I am probably going to keep CF´s kernel since everything seems to be working fine.
Doing nandroid backup right now
Thank you for your help veyka and UpInTheAir !!
And also a great thanks to Chainfire for is great work!
No worries.
Just another piece of advice. Do a little trading on EFS backup. Flashing has a minimal chance of corrupting this file and contains the phone IMEI. If this becomes corrupted, you won't be able to use the phone for anything other than an alarm clock, and can't be restored flashing through Odin or nan-droid.
There are backup tools on the market and XDA. I use Hellcat hc-kTool and also GSII Repair to backup to sdcard and for safe keeping copy on PC.
Happy flashing
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No worries.
Just another piece of advice. Do a little trading on EFS backup. Flashing has a minimal chance of corrupting this file and contains the phone IMEI. If this becomes corrupted, you won't be able to use the phone for anything other than an alarm clock, and can't be restored flashing through Odin or nan-droid.
There are backup tools on the market and XDA. I use Hellcat hc-kTool and also GSII Repair to backup to sdcard and for safe keeping copy on PC.
Happy flashing
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I agree, backup your EFS asap, I have had mine randomly corrupt on me, and I was very thankful for the backups, also make sure to take a copy of the EFS backup off device.
UpInTheAir said:
No worries.
Just another piece of advice. Do a little trading on EFS backup. Flashing has a minimal chance of corrupting this file and contains the phone IMEI. If this becomes corrupted, you won't be able to use the phone for anything other than an alarm clock, and can't be restored flashing through Odin or nan-droid.
There are backup tools on the market and XDA. I use Hellcat hc-kTool and also GSII Repair to backup to sdcard and for safe keeping copy on PC.
Happy flashing
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veyka said:
I agree, backup your EFS asap, I have had mine randomly corrupt on me, and I was very thankful for the backups, also make sure to take a copy of the EFS backup off device.
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Done!! Just did backup with EFS PRO v1.2.6(thanks lyriquidperfection) , looks like Ktool has a bug with the lock screen
i installed Resurrection rom 1.0 and i've just found out it doesn't have cwm. i can't flash anything, recover anything etc. apparently i need a cwm zip file? (fake flash?) but where the hell do you get that from?
is it safe to just go into download mode and start from scratch with odin?
ta all
tommo123 said:
i installed Resurrection rom 1.0 and i've just found out it doesn't have cwm. i can't flash anything, recover anything etc. apparently i need a cwm zip file? (fake flash?) but where the hell do you get that from?
is it safe to just go into download mode and start from scratch with odin?
ta all
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Just flash kernel with Odin
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the only time i've ever used odin was to flash lighning rom when i first rooted. everything since then has been via cwm.
screw it, i'll do that again. go all the way back to GB lightning. at least i'll have a proper recovery
tommo123 said:
the only time i've ever used odin was to flash lighning rom when i first rooted. everything since then has been via cwm.
screw it, i'll do that again. go all the way back to GB lightning. at least i'll have a proper recovery
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I use lightning 2.5. Great rom it's ICS:-D
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i'll flash tomorrow. never going to flash a rom again without cwm built in.
tommo123 said:
i'll flash tomorrow. never going to flash a rom again without cwm built in.
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What's wrong with odin? Odin works great!
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i need to have my pc present. i could be in work, download a new rom, reboot and flash while in work. cant without a PC if i use odin
tommo123 said:
i need to have my pc present. i could be in work, download a new rom, reboot and flash while in work. cant without a PC if i use odin
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Usually at work works people, they do not flash roms
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maybe that's why we were made redundant last week, hmmmm.
flashing latest lightning fixed it i think. woot
Can anyone help??
I flashed the first leak using mobile odin.. and now i am stuck in safe mode without root. And i only have stock recovery.
Im using ubuntu and heimdall to try to rescue.. but im getting libusb error -3 whenever it tries to detect the phone.
Thanks in advance
philicibine said:
Can anyone help??
I flashed the first leak using mobile odin.. and now i am stuck in safe mode without root. And i only have stock recovery.
Im using ubuntu and heimdall to try to rescue.. but im getting libusb error -3 whenever it tries to detect the phone.
Thanks in advance
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You'll get help in the question section, but flash stock in Odin then restore your nandroid that you should've made
philicibine said:
Can anyone help??
I flashed the first leak using mobile odin.. and now i am stuck in safe mode without root. And i only have stock recovery.
You would be better following the instructions when installing firmware ..
Remove battery for one hour charge battery .
Suggest you try flashing a stock rom via Odin .
No download mode then buy USB recovery jig .
jje
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Ppl are quick to flame!
I don't have Odin as I'm using ubuntu and heimdall.. and my nandroid restore failed.
Before you flame.. ask.. don't just make assumptions!
Fixed it.. borrowed a mate's windows pc to use Odin.
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philicibine said:
Ppl are quick to flame!
I don't have Odin as I'm using ubuntu and heimdall.. and my nandroid restore failed.
Before you flame.. ask.. don't just make assumptions!
Fixed it.. borrowed a mate's windows pc to use Odin.
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Good work phil. I think this can be closed.
Tried factory restore nothing works tried to unroot with the tar on xda nothing works any ideas???
Could you give some idea of your system now? You know ROM something besides you tried a factory reset. General answer with no details; use triangle away then Odin stock firmware
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kintwofan said:
Could you give done idea of your system now? You know ROM something besides hot rutted a factory reset. General answer with no details; use triangle away then Odin stock firmware
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Im on stock odex rom 4.1.2. I tried the stock unroot method and the tar file always fails idk why.
zactheandroidmac said:
Im on stock odex rom 4.1.2. I tried the stock unroot method and the tar file always fails idk why.
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What's the fail message or the last step. I'd it sboot.bin?
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kintwofan said:
What's the fail message or the last step. I'd it sboot.bin?
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Nope fails after it says modem and recovery which is strange even tried putting the pit file with it
zactheandroidmac said:
Nope fails after it says modem and recovery which is strange even tried putting the pit file with it
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That is a little strange. Is your boot loader even unlocked since you're still on stock. If not you should be able to just use the supersu app to unroot
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kintwofan said:
That is a little strange. Is your boot loader even unlocked since you're still on stock. If not you should be able to just use the supersu app to unroot
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Its unlocked now would that be the reason the stock tar wasnt working before cause it wasnt unlocked before and cant I use twarp to install the stock tar or do I gotta use odin
zactheandroidmac said:
Its unlocked now would that be the reason the stock tar wasnt working before cause it wasnt unlocked before and cant I use twarp to install the stock tar or do I gotta use odin
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Being unlocked won't make it fail. Also to relock you will need to use Odin. Can you link the stock image you're using?
By the way don't forget to use triangle away to reset your flash counter before locking out back up.
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kintwofan said:
Being unlocked won't make it fail. Also to relock you will need to use Odin. Can you link the stock image you're using?
By the way don't forget to use triangle away to reset your flash counter before locking out back up.
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Since stock tar not working with odin will root 66 lock my boatloader???
zactheandroidmac said:
Since stock tar not working with odin will root 66 lock my boatloader???
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FOUND OUT WHY I KEPT UNZIPING THE TAR FILE LIKE A IDIOT THANKS STOCK ROM RECOVERY FILE WORKING lol.
zactheandroidmac said:
FOUND OUT WHY I KEPT UNZIPING THE TAR FILE LIKE A IDIOT THANKS STOCK ROM RECOVERY FILE WORKING lol.
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Yep that'll do it
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I have a Verizon Galaxy S4 ME7 build that has been rooted with Safestrap and working fine. Today I wanted to unroot it, so I used Odin v. 3.07 to flash this file: I545VRUAME7_I545VZWAME7_I545VRUAME7_HOME.tar.md5. This failed in Odin (attached is screenshot of Odin dialog). I took out the battery and tried to turn the phone back on, and got the download screen with the message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.". Unfortunately, I did all of this before uninstalling safestrap and I don't know if that's the issue. I can still get into Odin mode, but don't know what to do from here. Please help! Thanks!
U can't flash through Odin in me7 that's the whole reason safestrap is on our phones to begin with
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reinaldistic said:
U can't flash through Odin in me7 that's the whole reason safestrap is on our phones to begin with
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So, is there any way to fix this?
Have you tried the "no-wipe" recovery image? I believe there is one available for your build.
FernBch said:
Have you tried the "no-wipe" recovery image? I believe there is one available for your build.
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The image I tried to flash via Odin was no-wipe, but I don't know how to flash it if I shouldn't use Odin...Are there any options for me to get my phone functional again??
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timo4476 said:
The image I tried to flash via Odin was no-wipe, but I don't know how to flash it if I shouldn't use Odin...Are there any options for me to get my phone functional again??
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SOLVED: I don't know what I did differently, but after trying for the millionth time, I got past Odin mode and my phone rebooted.