HELP: Unrecognized, stuck, and in the worst situation possible - Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So my dad tried to root his gtab 10.1 and did so successfully, but got the wrong rom. He didn't back anything up, so there is no way to simply go back. I have access to both cwm and odin if that helps. Oh and another big problem is that it won't be recognized by computer as a storage device leaving me with no way to load another rom onto it. Help?

If this is a wi-fi model look at this video, as to how to unroot/unbrick. This may also apply to other models but I am not a lawyer. Check under the development section for the stickies on getting it back to stock. If you have ODIN access this should not be a problem at all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuoseX0bxHQ
foxicology said:
So my dad tried to root his gtab 10.1 and did so successfully, but got the wrong rom. He didn't back anything up, so there is no way to simply go back. I have access to both cwm and odin if that helps. Oh and another big problem is that it won't be recognized by computer as a storage device leaving me with no way to load another rom onto it. Help?
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samsonpwnz said:
If this is a wi-fi model look at this video, as to how to unroot/unbrick. This may also apply to other models but I am not a lawyer. Check under the development section for the stickies on getting it back to stock. If you have ODIN access this should not be a problem at all.
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Ahh I found out you could flash with odin while I was waiting for a reply but the vid seems like it'll be great help! Thanks so much :]

foxicology said:
So my dad tried to root his gtab 10.1 and did so successfully, but got the wrong rom. He didn't back anything up, so there is no way to simply go back. I have access to both cwm and odin if that helps. Oh and another big problem is that it won't be recognized by computer as a storage device leaving me with no way to load another rom onto it. Help?
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Go to www.sammobile.com and download a stock firmware and flash through odin.
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kilometers4 said:
Go to www.sammobile.com and download a stock firmware and flash through odin.
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Or you could adb push a rom zip when booted in cwm.

XDA is no longer worth my time.

Related

CWM-Recovery_all

Has anyone tried Odin flashing cwm-recovery-all.zip?
It was designed to work on many phones but also integrates voodoo for those kernels that can use it.
I don't see why it wouldn't work but I am no development and without a recovery image available from sanding I don't want to kill my player.
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v_lestat said:
Has anyone tried Odin flashing cwm_4_all. Zip?
It was designed to work on many phones but also integrates voodoo for those kernels that can use it.
I don't see why it wouldn't work but I am no development and without a recovery image available from sanding I don't want to kill my player.
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Could you give me a link of what you are talking about? never heard of it before, bit I would be willing to try it.
i just checked the sdcard on my mesmerize and i was incorrect, the name is cwm-recovery-all.zip - you can also google that and get tons of download links from places like mediafire.
it is CWM or Odin flashable.
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/sa...-clockworkmod-all-roms-updated-3-30-11-a.html
it was actually found here but here is a link for another place that has a link for both cwm flash and odin flash versions.
frankly i have not even seen anyone post how to get into recovery or how to get into download mode...
but of course adb should easily be able to do both.
Sorry, I'm still a bit of a noob to android, How would I flash this? You say you can flash it using cwm but isn't that what we are trying to get on? I have no idea how to use Odin and would appreciate help.
Edit; where do I even download Odin?
Could I just do this manually with root explorer? looking inside the zip it seems possible, but would I have to do anything with the "META_INF" or "kernal_update" folders, or are they only for flashing?
iJimaniac said:
Sorry, I'm still a bit of a noob to android, How would I flash this? You say you can flash it using cwm but isn't that what we are trying to get on? I have no idea how to use Odin and would appreciate help.
Edit; where do I even download Odin?
Could I just do this manually with root explorer? looking inside the zip it seems possible, but would I have to do anything with the "META_INF" or "kernal_update" folders, or are they only for flashing?
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nope no manual install. its a flash.
and google is your friend dude.
just look for something like Odin 1.3 or higher.
but i use 1.3 because i have a Galaxy S 1 phone. (samsung mesmerize)
and i am gunna warn you, there is a good chance this will brick your Player.
and since Samsung doesnt offer a firmware download, you are screwed. i dont think even Kies would be able to fix it.
downlaod the cwm-recovery-all.zip (or you may download a tar file i forget
unzip it, and inside is cwm-recovery-all.tar inside of it is recovery.bin. (dont unpack the tar file.
odin is easy. just put your phone into download mode. (via adb - adb reboot download )
plug it into your pc.
open odin - it should say something is recognized or added (meaning your phone.)
click pda and choose the cw-recovery-all.tar
then click start.
once again you could easily kill your Player by doing this. - atleast until someone figures out how to
but if I do brick, can I use a backup rom to fix it, or will this screw recovery mode= no possible fix?
Edit; looking at that thread, it seems this is for 2.2, I have 2.3.5, I think that is a good reason for me not to try this, sorry! I'm chickening out.
iJimaniac said:
but if I do brick, can I use a backup rom to fix it, or will this screw recovery mode= no possible fix?
Edit; looking at that thread, it seems this is for 2.2, I have 2.3.5, I think that is a good reason for me not to try this, sorry! I'm chickening out.
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yeah but it works fine on my mesmerize and it uses 2.3.4
best case is it says failed when Odin tries to flash it.
and where you going to get a backup rom ? does Kies do some sort of full back up ?
v_lestat said:
yeah but it works fine on my mesmerize and it uses 2.3.4
best case is it says failed when Odin tries to flash it.
and where you going to get a backup rom ? does Kies do some sort of full back up ?
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Oh, I guess I will try it then, just a sec...
Damn, I think I bricked it! Gives me a pic of phone and pc with a ! in between?!
Please help!
iJimaniac said:
Oh, I guess I will try it then, just a sec...
Damn, I think I bricked it! Gives me a pic of phone and pc with a ! in between?!
Please help!
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Tell me more on this screen or even a pictuer will be better.
There are two of these screens...i need to see which one this is.
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Johnsondr80 said:
Tell me more on this screen or even a pictuer will be better.
There are two of these screens...i need to see which one this is.
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This on is a simple black screen wit a phone And pc with a triangle sign with a ! mark in between them Kinda like this:
PHONE..!..PC
Srry cant get a pic
iJimaniac said:
This on is a simple black screen wit a phone And pc with a triangle sign with a ! mark in between them Kinda like this:
PHONE..!..PC
Srry cant get a pic
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like this???
or yellow with text print telling you to try recovery mode??
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Johnsondr80 said:
like this???
or yellow with text print telling you to try recovery mode??
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That ones it, srry for late reply
iJimaniac said:
That ones it, srry for late reply
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Need a jig. Easy to make easy to use.
Jump on over to the cwm thread post 2 I put a link
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Well, odin recognizes it even with it not being in download mode, and I figured out how to compile my recovery rom, so it is currently flashing, will let you know what happens! Keep your fingers crossed!
EDIT: it gave me "FAIL" please help! I am using odin 1.3
It seems to fail at recovery.bin, maybe mine is corrupted.
If someone could post theirs for a 4.0 u.s. version, I would appreciate it!
Follow this to get it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1082288
for above problem.. i managed to flash back to my stock rom.
1. download your stock rom from samfirmware (2.2/TTT version in my case)
2. download odin3 1.85.
3. flash using pda button
worked for me.
ps. i had mine bricked due to checking partition box, using above method fixed it.
Last time I checked, samfirmware didn't have it for U.S.
Also were you able to get yours into download mode, if so how?
Also about my post above, I just mean the recovery.bin file, not whole rom.
COast94 said:
for above problem.. i managed to flash back to my stock rom.
1. download your stock rom from samfirmware (2.2/TTT version in my case)
2. download odin3 1.85.
3. flash using pda button
worked for me.
ps. i had mine bricked due to checking partition box, using above method fixed it.
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You may be need to check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369799
zaclimon said:
You may be need to check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369799
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One problem, I have no linux! I would do a vm, but my internet is so slow I could never download a 2gb distro.
iJimaniac said:
One problem, I have no linux! I would do a vm, but my internet is so slow I could never download a 2gb distro.
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What are all your partitions?
If same as the one I got I will give you this recovery.bin
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Johnsondr80 said:
What are all your partitions?
If same as the one I got I will give you this recovery.bin
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I don't know exactly what you mean, but I backed up; system, kernal, and recovery. I put these int a .tar.md5 file with cygwin, and when flashing with odin it fails as it gets to "recovery.bin" wich leads me to believe that is the problem.

[Q] tried to root and only got to cwm part. now what?

Ok a buddy of mine last night started rooting my phone using the (How to Root AT&T Galaxy Note SGH-i717! [ICS][Gingerbread][Easiest Method]) he made it through the first part of puting the cwm on it. then when he tried to connect the phone via usb, to transfer superuser, the compter would not recognize my phone. so he could not go anyfurther do to the time we had left. so i tried to go home and finish up on the computer, since i figured the hard part was over. Now my computer does not recognize it either. ive tried re-downloading the drivers and downloading kies. and still nothing.
so my question is, can i finish rooting with out a computer and if not, what can i do?
joshmingus said:
Ok a buddy of mine last night started rooting my phone using the (How to Root AT&T Galaxy Note SGH-i717! [ICS][Gingerbread][Easiest Method]) he made it through the first part of puting the cwm on it. then when he tried to connect the phone via usb, to transfer superuser, the compter would not recognize my phone. so he could not go anyfurther do to the time we had left. so i tried to go home and finish up on the computer, since i figured the hard part was over. Now my computer does not recognize it either. ive tried re-downloading the drivers and downloading kies. and still nothing.
so my question is, can i finish rooting with out a computer and if not, what can i do?
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Download drivers. Go to rootgalaxynore.com for video and links to drivers
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on the phone go to the site? because ive already re-downloaded the drives and that did not work.
joshmingus said:
on the phone go to the site? because ive already re-downloaded the drives and that did not work.
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Just flash stock then redo root
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I've assumed you followed direction got a rooted kernel using odin then install superuser, from that then use odin again to flash cwm.
Are you in download mode on your Note?
"1. Turn off your phone and uplug it. Take the battery out of your phone, put it back in, and hold the volume down button and power button at the same time. Keep them held down until the phone starts buzzing and you see the Samsung name.
2. At this point you are either in download mode or the phone will tell you to hit volume up, at which point you'll be ready."
IF not working, recommend starting from scratch
Use this first to get back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506330
Then root via
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504218
or this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518962
Then install CWM using Odin from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584576
Once done, nandroid and happy flashing
Android The Greek said:
you would download the drivers from the desktop. Either way if you plug in while doin ia open and you see something highlighted in yellow then odin is recognizing. If tgats the case follow instructions on rootgalaxynote.com to odin back to stock then redo root. Follow the instructions very carefully especially the part about factory reset
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Android The Greek said:
Just flash stock then redo root
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i only have cwm recovery on my phone. havent reached root yet, was not able to transfer superuser-zip file to phone because computer not recognizing phone via usb. and as i said i have tried many time installing drivers and kies. but still not working.
joshmingus said:
i only have cwm recovery on my phone. havent reached root yet, was not able to transfer superuser-zip file to phone because computer not recognizing phone via usb. and as i said i have tried many time installing drivers and kies. but still not working.
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Have u used odin..and what all have u done so far?
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joshmingus said:
i only have cwm recovery on my phone. havent reached root yet, was not able to transfer superuser-zip file to phone because computer not recognizing phone via usb. and as i said i have tried many time installing drivers and kies. but still not working.
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If you see yellow in odin you can undo instructions
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JB calhoun said:
Have u used odin..and what all have u done so far?
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i used odin to put cwm and thats it and i want to finishing rooting
joshmingus said:
i used odin to put cwm and thats it and i want to finishing rooting
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Dl the tar files and use odin to root use ro super one click would root ur phone but i dont think it works anymore ..i used odin myself look in the general thread for the root tar its in there then click pda on odin select the prooer tar file and u will be stock rooted
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joshmingus said:
i used odin to put cwm and thats it and i want to finishing rooting
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You need to root first via odin then install cwm
Reverse what you did using odin or odin back to stock then start from scratch following my previous post
icce007 said:
You need to root first via odin then install cwm
Reverse what you did using odin or odin back to stock then start from scratch following my previous post
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this is how i rooted and stopped after cwm mod was put on.
http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-no...y-note-sgh-i717-icsgingerbreadeasiest-method/
because the computer would not recognize phone after installing cwm
Try using a different cable or different USB port our maybe even a different computer and see if you can have a different setup recognize your phone. In the man time, read the tutorials at the top of the general section to get up to speed if your friend is not there to help anymore.
joshmingus said:
this is how i rooted and stopped after cwm mod was put on.
http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-no...y-note-sgh-i717-icsgingerbreadeasiest-method/
because the computer would not recognize phone after installing cwm
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Dl att recovery b4 file hook ur phone to odin...it very simple
sent from team perfections ics rom
JB calhoun said:
Dl att recovery b4 file hook ur phone to odin...it very simple
sent from team perfections ics rom
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I don't think he has super user so he might not be able to delete it. If he can't connect at all and odin doesn't recognise then he ia in a tight spot. If you can get into cwm by holding the power button and vol up and down, try wiping everything factory cache div. Cache then fix permissions. If that and the drivers being ddownloaded did not work i sure hope you have an att warranty or have only had the fone for 30 days. If you take it back to the retailer and act like its stock they will never know or care. Try to get a guy who is an iphone fanboy if you get and android wiz you could be out of luck
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Question is did you tried to reconnect using odin?
At what point does the computer not recognize? in android or Odin?
Can you even boot into android?
If possible give us a screenie of where you are at!
icce007 said:
Question is did you tried to reconnect using odin?
At what point does the computer not recognize? in android or Odin?
Can you even boot into android?
If possible give us a screenie of where you are at!
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really....
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joshmingus said:
Ok a buddy of mine last night started rooting my phone using the (How to Root AT&T Galaxy Note SGH-i717! [ICS][Gingerbread][Easiest Method]) he made it through the first part of puting the cwm on it. then when he tried to connect the phone via usb, to transfer superuser, the compter would not recognize my phone. so he could not go anyfurther do to the time we had left. so i tried to go home and finish up on the computer, since i figured the hard part was over. Now my computer does not recognize it either. ive tried re-downloading the drivers and downloading kies. and still nothing.
so my question is, can i finish rooting with out a computer and if not, what can i do?
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this is the rason why u dont let friends do this kind of thing for u!! it is something u must learn..u may have bugs here and there and if u have no clue how to fix it ur %[email protected] so i would say undo all that he did then start fresh...use odin 1.85exe go find the att recovery b4 file plug in to odin click pda find where u put the recovery file that u DL put it in the pda box then u should be good to go
Ok ill make this so simple. You need to start over from the top. I would suggest going on YouTube search for how to root the Att galaxy note. Just watch it. Its a good way to learn odin. Then search Att galexy not recovery. This way you have a visual step by step. That's how I did it I watched it then followed along. I read all the comments (if any) in the comment section. Trust me it so much easier that way cuz you can stop and compare screens and such or stop and replay parts that u need.
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If you can't access a computer.
I'm writing this because as I understand it, your friend was SUCCESSFUL at getting CWM on and just not root. If your phone is working otherwise, then try this.
With the phone turned OFF
Hold down BOTH volume buttons and turn the phone ON
When you see the Samsung logo appear LET GO of both volume buttons.
If you have CWM installed right you should be at the CWM menu, offering various options, just select REBOOT SYSTEM and post back here and let us know if CWM is in fact installed correctly.

[Q] Odin

Can Odin be used more than once? I am getting a message with yellow triangle and can only boot phone into Odin. I cannot seem to find a working valid MD5 file either to restore stock.the one posted here seems invalid when checked by Odin.I was going to reflash beans106 build 1 since that seems to be my only option.i wonder how verizon would like me showing up with a phone to reflash.
Anyone I am stuck
Thanks
NB2A said:
Can Odin be used more than once? I am getting a message with yellow triangle and can only boot phone into Odin. I cannot seem to find a working valid MD5 file either to restore stock.the one posted here seems invalid when checked by Odin.I was going to reflash beans106 build 1 since that seems to be my only option.i wonder how verizon would like me showing up with a phone to reflash.
Anyone I am stuck
Thanks
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You should be able to use Odin multiple times! over and over. If you go to Verizon they will laugh at you
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gowansta said:
You should be able to use Odin multiple times! over and over. If you go to Verizon they will laugh at you
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Thanks I keep reading threads that say only use stock roms for Odin after you loaded a custom rom.
I am screwed at this point now anyway not being able to even load current beanstown verson 1 in phone anyway.
Guess a totally bricked phone is all that is left to do then they can have a real good laugh.
Your phone is soft-bricked??
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Dannyvld said:
Your phone is soft-bricked??
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Yes only can boot into Odin
Which phone you have?
Phone model:
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Dannyvld said:
Which phone you have?
Phone model:
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Note 2 verizon I605 with beanstown 106 build one in it
What were you doing when the phone ended up like this?
tbns said:
What were you doing when the phone ended up like this?
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I was rebooting for the first time from recovery
Im gonna look for you if i can find a solution
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040264
What have u tried? Have you been able to find stock ROM to flash thru Odin?
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Dannyvld said:
Im gonna look for you if i can find a solution
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Thank you
gowansta said:
What have u tried? Have you been able to find stock ROM to flash thru Odin?
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the few stock roms I have found do not make the check sum in Odin
they seem useless
NB2A said:
the few stock roms I have found do not make the check sum in Odin
they seem useless
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you have a serious problem on your end...either your computers have viruses or your not telling the whole story. the files work fine i have used them all. i would try installing a fresh copy of windows on your pc.
alternative option: send me your device and 20.00 and i will unlock it and put whatever rom you want on it, then send it back.
droidstyle said:
you have a serious problem on your end...either your computers have viruses or your not telling the whole story. the files work fine i have used them all. i would try installing a fresh copy of windows on your pc.
alternative option: send me your device and 20.00 and i will unlock it and put whatever rom you want on it, then send it back.
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I need my phone for a sick family member so a trip to Verizon maybe my only option
The files you speak of do not work now for me or they may not need to be unzipped and not specified in directions
The only file Odin sees and does a checksum is is the one that loaded yesterday. The one you said I could not have loaded.
Does Imnuts files for stock recovery need to be unzipped?
NB2A said:
I need my phone for a sick family member so a trip to Verizon maybe my only option
The files you speak of do not work now for me or they may not need to be unzipped and not specified in directions
The only file Odin sees and does a checksum is is the one that loaded yesterday. The one you said I could not have loaded.
Does Imnuts files for stock recovery need to be unzipped?
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Use SirVilhelm's post for the Odin flashable and make sure you are using the Odin exe from Adam's bootloader unlock thread. Or flash Revision 3 instead of the full stock image. I borked my phone slightly and this worked.
Uncheck auto reboot, and after it finishes unplug and pull battery and wait for 10 seconds so it doesnt keep going back to odin.
Report back if it works at all
EDIT: Imnuts file does not need to be unzipped. Use as is.
Link to revision 3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35245728
Link to Adam's thread to DL Odin3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35348366
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NB2A said:
I need my phone for a sick family member so a trip to Verizon maybe my only option
The files you speak of do not work now for me or they may not need to be unzipped and not specified in directions
The only file Odin sees and does a checksum is is the one that loaded yesterday. The one you said I could not have loaded.
Does Imnuts files for stock recovery need to be unzipped?
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your getting corrupt downloads because of something on your end...That's the part your failing to understand... you keep saying "oh well that don't work for me"....ok but there must be a reason. All those files and methods that have been provided work for everyone else including myself. Take a step back make sure your doing everything correctly and make sure your pc is clean and no viruses...again its something on your end.
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Rebel908 said:
Use SirVilhelm's post for the Odin flashable and make sure you are using the Odin exe from Adam's bootloader unlock thread. Or flash Revision 3 instead of the full stock image. I borked my phone slightly and this worked.
Uncheck auto reboot, and after it finishes unplug and pull battery and wait for 10 seconds so it doesnt keep going back to odin.
Report back if it works at all
EDIT: Imnuts file does not need to be unzipped. Use as is.
Link to revision 3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35245728
Link to Adam's thread to DL Odin3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35348366
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I have been working with the above poster on this issue for a couple days. He has supposedly tried all these files you posted and they don't work for him. there is something going on from his side of the coin...
Very informative response.I thank you a bunch. I ended up using Imnuts stock rom and she booted up fine.I needed to know when those special rooted stock files were there ending in xz format.I could not get Odin to see them.I was not going ti buy this whole brick thing because I was at least able to get into Odin.
I have yet to get Casual to work though even though my machines see my phone in ADB
Happy holidays!
Tom
QUOTE=Rebel908;35850464]Use SirVilhelm's post for the Odin flashable and make sure you are using the Odin exe from Adam's bootloader unlock thread. Or flash Revision 3 instead of the full stock image. I borked my phone slightly and this worked.
Uncheck auto reboot, and after it finishes unplug and pull battery and wait for 10 seconds so it doesnt keep going back to odin.
Report back if it works at all
EDIT: Imnuts file does not need to be unzipped. Use as is.
Link to revision 3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35245728
Link to Adam's thread to DL Odin3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35348366
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NB2A said:
Very informative response.I thank you a bunch. I ended up using Imnuts stock rom and she booted up fine.I needed to know when those special rooted stock files were there ending in xz format.I could not get Odin to see them.I was not going ti buy this whole brick thing because I was at least able to get into Odin.
I have yet to get Casual to work though even though my machines see my phone in ADB
Happy holidays!
Tom
QUOTE=Rebel908;35850464]Use SirVilhelm's post for the Odin flashable and make sure you are using the Odin exe from Adam's bootloader unlock thread. Or flash Revision 3 instead of the full stock image. I borked my phone slightly and this worked.
Uncheck auto reboot, and after it finishes unplug and pull battery and wait for 10 seconds so it doesnt keep going back to odin.
Report back if it works at all
EDIT: Imnuts file does not need to be unzipped. Use as is.
Link to revision 3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35245728
Link to Adam's thread to DL Odin3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35348366
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I provided you with the same links? Now all of a sudden imuts rom worked?? come on tell the truth what else was the problem?? Im not buying it lol...glad you figured it out tho. :good:

[Q] Problems restoring stock rom

I have a backup of my stock rom from when I got the phone and I would like to restore that back but it won't let me. When in recovery and I hit restore I get "E:Can't mount /sdcard" so I try advanced restore and then I get "E:Can't mount sdcard" and finally I tried restore from internal sdcard and then I get an error saying "Couldn't open directory. No files found." bearing in mind I don't have any sd card inserted but it's how I always used to do it. So I tried going to mounts and storage then mounting the sd card from there but get an error saying "Error mounting /sdcard!".
What do I do please?
Tried re flashing the recovery or trying another recovery?
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oggta said:
Tried re flashing the recovery or trying another recovery?
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It's the only recovery I have, but how would I go about re flashing it? Just put it in a .zip or something?
have you tried looking for another recovery or looking into the android development for your phone.
shouldnt be that hard to put one on, in fact if it becomes that hard, it should only be as hard as running a few ADB commands. look for one that you like and check out the instructions
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It's the only recovery I have, but how would I go about re flashing it? Just put it in a .zip or something?
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No , hes talking about kernel. You need to try a different kernel (they include cwm recovery).
Flash the kernel/recovery you used when backing up the rom.
TheATHEiST said:
No , hes talking about kernel. You need to try a different kernel (they include cwm recovery).
Flash the kernel/recovery you used when backing up the rom.
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I can't even remember what kernel I was using back then. It was 2 years ago now.
I'm not sure if it's all worth it, I'm only recycling it at the O2 store for money, does it matter? Is installing custom roms illegal? Because my only worry is them testing it by turning it on or something and seeing that I'm running cMIUI.
f8ct said:
I can't even remember what kernel I was using back then. It was 2 years ago now.
I'm not sure if it's all worth it, I'm only recycling it at the O2 store for money, does it matter? Is installing custom roms illegal? Because my only worry is them testing it by turning it on or something and seeing that I'm running cMIUI.
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Dude don't worry and that phone is worth the fix. As far as I c it you don't even have it that bad. What atheist said is correct.
All you need to do is look for a recovery / kernel that most of the time come together and flash it. Just read the instructions on that post.
After all you're in the right place to get your phone hooked up and fixed whenever u have problems. Don't be nervous about it. Unless u want a new phone lol.
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Dude don't worry and that phone is worth the fix. As far as I c it you don't even have it that bad. What atheist said is correct.
All you need to do is look for a recovery / kernel that most of the time come together and flash it. Just read the instructions on that post.
After all you're in the right place to get your phone hooked up and fixed whenever u have problems. Don't be nervous about it. Unless u want a new phone lol.
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Well I already have a new phone man, I'm just getting rid of this one at a store who will pay me money for it. But I wasn't sure whether to flash the stock back or not in case they checked.
best bet then is just put it back to stock and wipe it like new
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best bet then is just put it back to stock and wipe it like new
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That's what I would like to do but can't work out how really. Is there just a stock ROM I could flash instead of having to restore my last backup of one?
f8ct said:
That's what I would like to do but can't work out how really. Is there just a stock ROM I could flash instead of having to restore my last backup of one?
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Yes, official releases from Samsung at sammobile.com. Flash through Odin.
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Donnie Sins said:
Yes, official releases from Samsung at sammobile.com. Flash through Odin.
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I have Odin, I have the stock tar md5 file or whatever it is. I think the only thing I'm missing is the OPS files which I can't find because the only link I found was dead. Any help please?
The tar.md5 file is all you need. Flash it in the PDA section of Odin as previously advised.
MistahBungle said:
The tar.md5 file is all you need. Flash it in the PDA section of Odin as previously advised.
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Right. I have to boot my phone into download mode too right? Power button + home button + volume down? Because I'm doing this and it's not working. Stuck on 'SetupConnection..' at the moment.
edit: it finished and said "Complete(Write) operation failed."
Anyone know why this isn't working? :s
can't get to Download Mode?
Time for usb jig.
or this thread.
Sorry, I typed that out wrong. I'm in download mode (I think) but I'm getting those errors that I posted about when I have it plugged in with Odin opened..
Install/Reinstall Kies and shut it all up before you open odin, then flash.
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gastonw said:
Install/Reinstall Kies and shut it all up before you open odin, then flash.
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I totally forgot about kies man, never even had it installed. It seems to have worked, and I'm on a stock ROM now but when I boot up it's stuck on the Samsung Galaxy S II logo where it keeps illuminating..
I'm not sure if that matters, if the store I take it to for money does end up testing it, at least they can see it turns on, just boot loops for some reason? :/
f8ct said:
I totally forgot about kies man, never even had it installed. It seems to have worked, and I'm on a stock ROM now but when I boot up it's stuck on the Samsung Galaxy S II logo where it keeps illuminating..
I'm not sure if that matters, if the store I take it to for money does end up testing it, at least they can see it turns on, just boot loops for some reason? :/
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Wipe data/factory reset in recovery, should sort it.
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[Q] Used p4vzw/sch-i905 cannot be modified

I received this verizon Galaxy Tab 10.1 as a gift and a project, but haven't been able to make any progress.
The tablet was bought from a taxi company that used it was in car entertainment. When booted, an app immediately starts up and removes the navigation bar. If you are fast enough, you can get to the settings and uninstall this app before it starts, or what I have found to be easier, just use shell commands to hit home and uninstall while the app tries to regain control.
The table is currently running 3.2, and cannot update over wifi, nothing happens.
Root was gained by an unknown method, but the SU app won't open up. I can access su through the shell however.
I have tried flashing a cwm recovery through ODIN which says is successful but if it is booted straight to the recovery it is still stock.
Flashing ROM's through ODIN appear to be successful, but just boots right back to the original rom and recovery.
Adding anything to the SD card or anywhere else accessable to the stock recovery does not work either because the SD card is reformatted to the original contents every time.
This also occurs with any apps that are installed, each one is removed when rebooted except for SU. And Rom Manager FC's when CWM is attempting to flash.
nvflash will not work either because the bootloader is locked.
I don't know much about the boot sequence for android, but I looked for any init. files that are out of the ordinary and cannot find anything.
I'm giving this tablet away when I finally figure it out, I just want to fix it. Any help would be awesome and let me know if I've left something out.
Even if no one has any specific suggestions, can someone post a PIT file for a SCH-i905? I have seen the stock firmware that can be flashed through ODIN but it does not stick on my unit.
Thanks!
Excuse my English but my original language is Spanish.
The default verizon tablet brings in recovery an option that reloads the original recovery. If units installed CWM via Odin must access the recovery option (Vol +) on 1st boot and enter the option to leave cmw (reboot) will give you the option of not recovering the recovery.
The other alternative is to flash via odin the original software look it by google "PDA_HC31_EG01Ba_AP352081user_CP1033580_LTE20110704_0708"
in this case the tab stay with the factory version.
if the team does not have SIM must type top left - top right - bottom left, bottom right and then vol + to unlock.
good look
This is the post that you are needing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342995
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i had the same problem but pulling the sim and unlocking as mentioned above helped a lot then went through the whole rooting process through odin and have not had any issues with anything reverting back to stock. only issue now is not very many roms for our model "bummer" all in all still a good droid tablet for what i paid lol if you still havent got it going let me know and i will give you all the directions and steps i used
I have tried installing PDA_HC31_EG01Ba_AP352081user_CP1033580_LTE2011070 4_0708 through Odin3.
I do boot directly into recovery after installing CWM, the stock recovery still persists. I have tried several times because I know sometimes it does not stick.
I have also tried flashing the factory image linked in that xda post "[ROM]EG01 - Factory STOCK ODIN Image - VZW LTE Tab 10.1".
Boots right back up and starts the same taxi cab show case media software it normally does.
One thing I did not note in the first post. I do have root access when the tablet is booted into the os, but I do not when the tablet is in recover. I dont know if this is unusual or not.
I can also install busy box, but have yet to find out his would be useful.
I also do not have access to nvflash, but I think this is normal because the bootloader is not unlocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49924392
Might work for you too. This is a post I made in another thread.
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baystallion said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49924392
Might work for you too. This is a post I made in another thread.
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Awesome, I'll give this a go when I get home.
Was there a p4vzw twrp version some where in those links?
Looks like all of the ones referenced were 3g and wifi only.
Sidenote: I don't care if I keep 4g functionality or not, I will only be using this for wifi, if that makes fixing the problem any easier.
hsbr said:
Was there a p4vzw twrp version some where in those links?
Looks like all of the ones referenced were 3g and wifi only.
Sidenote: I don't care if I keep 4g functionality or not, I will only be using this for wifi, if that makes fixing the problem any easier.
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Search for infamous AOKP 4.2 thread. I think it has twrp for p4vzw.
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eushaun99 said:
Search for infamous AOKP 4.2 thread. I think it has twrp for p4vzw.
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I was able to find the thread, thanks!
After downloading the odin flashable twrp, I tried first with Odin3, but it failed. Then I flashed with JOdin, this first pulled a PIT file from the tab then failed to repartition. If I ran it without repartitioning it said it was sucessful, but if I boot straight into recovery the stock android recovery still comes up.
I have a way to get a pit file now though, so that's nice.
hsbr said:
I was able to find the thread, thanks!
After downloading the odin flashable twrp, I tried first with Odin3, but it failed. Then I flashed with JOdin, this first pulled a PIT file from the tab then failed to repartition. If I ran it without repartitioning it said it was sucessful, but if I boot straight into recovery the stock android recovery still comes up.
I have a way to get a pit file now though, so that's nice.
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Don't use the Odin way. First flash cwm recovery, then flash the twrp zip file.
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eushaun99 said:
Don't use the Odin way. First flash cwm recovery, then flash the twrp zip file.
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I can't flash CWM in the first place. I have listed all of the different methods I tried flashing CWM with in the OP.
hsbr said:
I can't flash CWM in the first place. I have listed all of the different methods I tried flashing CWM with in the OP.
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Oh, then I can't help you then. Sorry.
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hsbr said:
Even if no one has any specific suggestions, can someone post a PIT file for a SCH-i905? I have seen the stock firmware that can be flashed through ODIN but it does not stick on my unit.
Thanks!
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Yes please i have an issue my tablet got stuck on samsung logo i tried to flash another rom because i cant fing any rom for this tablet US Callular
i905. Tab 2 10.1.
If any one can provide a stock odin or something to make this tablet work i would appreciated?

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