Ok, before the flaming commences, I have searched high and low and have tried all the options that I have found to no avail. I have a new Galaxy Note that still has Gingerbread installed. I am wanting to perform the upgrade to ICS, but am unable to via Kies. Having searched the internet, I have concluded Kies and Windows 8 preview are not working well together. And, like a dumbass, I have no way to restore back to Windows 7. In a rush to try the latest and greatest (thats a joke, I now know), I neglected to make a proper restore point.
My question is, how can I perform this upgrade with my current setup? At this point, I can not even install drivers to allow my computer to recognize my phone when attached.
Please xda community, any help would be very much appreciated.
Use Odin and flash the upgrade. You can run Odin as administrator, and compatibility mode if needed.
rangercaptain said:
Use Odin and flash the upgrade. You can run Odin as administrator, and compatibility mode if needed.
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Im assuming you want root. If you already have a recovery installed, just download a stock rom that was just rooted. If not, flash the recovery first, then do install any ICS rom you want. They even have JB ROMs.
Thanks for the advise. The problem I am having is getting my computer to recognize my phone when connected, even through Odin. Not sure why Samsung is being so bull headed about windows 8, even if it is a preview build. It's coming very soon and you'd think they would want to begin supporting it. My wife's lg nitro works great as does my previous one x.
Oh well
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sigaiser said:
Thanks for the advise. The problem I am having is getting my computer to recognize my phone when connected, even through Odin. Not sure why Samsung is being so bull headed about windows 8, even if it is a preview build. It's coming very soon and you'd think they would want to begin supporting it. My wife's lg nitro works great as does my previous one x.
Oh well
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I flashed my S3 today using Odin under Windows 8 64bit RTM. I just connected the phone in flash mode, went into device manager and pointed the phone entry at a folder of Samsung Windows 7 USB drivers (think they came from download.com or similar). Drivers updated themselves and Odin worked first time.
I haven't managed to get Kies working yet though, but I'm sure Samsung will be working on it now Win8 is final. It's not really vital if you've got Odin, and Kies Air works fine for file management.
Hope that helps
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So, I tried to load Gingerbread and now all I hear now is Linda's annoying voice before it goes to a Kernel Panic.
I have tried using ODIN and Heimdall with no success.
Heimdall just returns a "fail" after about 4 seconds.
Odin3 1.7 returns a "SetupConnection..." and never proceeds.
Some notes to add as I feel these will answer most initial questions.
I am in Download mode (android character digging)
I made sure I had the drivers that came with Heimdall installed when tryign heimdall, and when using ODIN I had the Samsung Galaxy S drivers installed.
I have tried this on multiple computers with the same results.
First w/ a Windows 7 64-bit and the second was a Windows XP 32-bit
Any ideas why it is hanging up?
Any ideas what to try next?
All input is greatly appreciated and I just want to thank anyone who responds in advance for their advice.
- warden
for odin:
Reinstall the SAMSUNG DRIVERS (it works sometimes)
Use a DIFFERENT version of the ODIN program, this works for most people.
And via Ubuntu you don't need specifics drivers i think. Let me know.
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Why would you hear Linda?
You never got to flash Gingerbread I'm guessing.
Go into download mode and try connecting to Odin. Pull the plug, then battery. Pop it back in and you should see a phone!pc icon. Plug in the USB and maybe Odin will recognize it.
This has worked for me before when Odin wouldn't recognize my device.
1. how do you flash gb or which rom did you flash? the cm7 or beta from whitehawk?
2. what kernel did you flash for cm7?
xriderx66 said:
for odin:
Reinstall the SAMSUNG DRIVERS (it works sometimes)
Use a DIFFERENT version of the ODIN program, this works for most people.
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Tried your suggestion but no difference in results.
guival said:
And via Ubuntu you don't need specifics drivers i think. Let me know.
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I will setup a VM with Ubuntu and give it a shot. Do you have any download links for the software for Ubuntu?
Cito11 said:
Why would you hear Linda?
You never got to flash Gingerbread I'm guessing.
Go into download mode and try connecting to Odin. Pull the plug, then battery. Pop it back in and you should see a phone!pc icon. Plug in the USB and maybe Odin will recognize it.
This has worked for me before when Odin wouldn't recognize my device.
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1. how do you flash gb or which rom did you flash? the cm7 or beta from whitehawk?
2. what kernel did you flash for cm7?
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So, I did install Gingerbread, and I must have messed something up. I was upgrading from Eugene's Unofficial Froyo release. I downloaded the beta from whitehawk, put it on my sdcard, went into recover mode and attempted to install after backing up. After the rainbow screen I got a Kernel Panic screen, waited about 20 minutes just to see what would happen, naturally nothing. I restarted the phone. I get the Vibrant logo, then rainbows, annoying Linda's voice then the Kernel Panic Upload Mode. My assumption is the mistake I made was not having the right kernel, but now its a matter of trying to recover the phone.
Ok, I got it working, really I am not sure how. I was reading on another Galaxy S they use the home button get into download mode. Out of desperation I tried it, while the download mode didn't look any different it responded to ODIN and worked. It could have just been coincidence but whatever it worked. Thanks for all the support and I got Gingerbread in now.
- warden
New drivers and keep trying. It will work eventually
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Ok, I got it working, really I am not sure how. I was reading on another Galaxy S they use the home button get into download mode. Out of desperation I tried it, while the download mode didn't look any different it responded to ODIN and worked. It could have just been coincidence but whatever it worked. Thanks for all the support and I got Gingerbread in now.
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Also you may want to try ginger clone R2.
Its fast as gingerbread but stable
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How do I do this? People just say use odin. But do I need to make sure what i exactly need to do I dont want to brick my phone. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Have Odin ready.
Get the jfd file and pit from JACs thread it is in the Bible in the sticky on the development section. Once you go back to stock you will be able to root and go to a custom rom or upgrade it through kies mini
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So I dont need nexus S usb drivers?
If you've never connected the device to your PC and your PC doesn't recognize your device then yes you will need them.
I run Windows 7 x64 Ultimate and I didn't have to download them for some reason, PC recognized my phone and downloaded drivers on it's own. Can't say the same for other versions though.
Just in case here is the link to drivers.
http://files.androidspin.com/downloads.php?dir=androidspin/samsung/vibrant/&file=SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_x86.exe<---32bit
http://files.androidspin.com/downloads.php?dir=androidspin/samsung/vibrant/&file=usb_drivers_GalaxyS_x64.zip <---64bit
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So I dont need nexus S usb drivers?
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Connect your phone in download mode if your computer says download drivers, let it.
If it doesn't your fine.
Just make sure when your in download mode and connected that odin says com: then some number...
Thanks for the replies. Ive used Odin before but I remembered seeing someone say you needed different drivers but it seems to be working. Thanks again!
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Thanks for the replies. Ive used Odin before but I remembered seeing someone say you needed different drivers but it seems to be working. Thanks again!
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I've never installed the nexus s drivers and go back to stock every other day? I dk
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Well Im back at stock so all is well.
I'm pretty good with computers even though I don't really code (I do pretty much everything but that) yet I've had nothing but trouble trying to flash CWM 6.0.1.9 to a GT-I9300 version of SGS3.
Here's a brief list of the various approaches I've tried, as a result of my own intuition and following the advice given to people in similar situations across this forum and dozens of others. I might not have achieved my goal yet, but I assure you I'm persistent and thorough!
I've tried four different PCs at this point, three running Windows 7 (one desktop, one laptop, one nettop - all 32-bit) and one running Windows XP.
I've tried installing Kies, then removing Kies and just installing standalone "SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones".
I've tried various USB ports on all the systems
I've tried various ways of plugging in the phone (you know, before/after it's in download mode), making sure there are no other devices in the USB ports, restarting before loading Odin, making sure Odin is run as Administrator, making sure Odin is running before/after the phone is plugged in, keeping the phone plugged in via USB with the battery out then putting the battery in and booting to download mode etc etc.
I've tried about five different versions of Odin at this point. The phone appears in all of them - sometimes the COM port is yellow, sometimes it's blue. Bit confusing but I've given to understand the colour differs depending on the Odin version.
Suffices to say I've been as thorough as I can think to be. But in all cases, the "GT-I9300_ClockworkMod-Recovery-Touch-6.0.1.9.tar" cannot be flashed to the phone... it just appears to start and then stalls, eventually failing when it's left long enough, with the word RECOVERY in a white box at the top of Odin but the file never getting sent to the phone, it seems. I have similar problems trying all the various different things when trying to flash an older version of CWM to a Galaxy Ace, except this time it gets stuck at the SetupConnection part and eventually fails. It's very frustrating!
Honestly I don't know what else I can try. I'm really hoping for as many suggestions as possible, because unless I can get CWM installed on the S III there's no way I can back up the stock version of Jellybean via Nandroid, install Cyanogenmod 10.1 and finally enjoy the benefits of a fully rooted phone.
Thanks in advance to anyone who throws out an idea that makes me look at this in a different way and helps me solve the problem.
Have you got Kies installed? If so make sure it is disabled I'm systray, also run Odin as administrator
slaphead20 said:
Have you got Kies installed? If so make sure it is disabled I'm systray
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I did have Kies installed, but then ditched it on all four PCs and just used the standalone drivers as mentioned, so I'm not having to worry about disabling Kies from systray or killing it completely via Task Manager,
As I understand it from reading lots of other threads across various forums, the drivers are all you really need Kies for. Unless there's something else it does I'm not aware of... as I say I'm trying every option I can think of, every combination of possibilities to get this thing done.
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also run Odin as administrator
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As I say, whether I run Odin as Admin or not doesn't appear to make a difference, sadly. I will say that all four Windows PCs I mentioned are logged on as the master Admin account and I have all the "nag screens" of Windows disable ("Open File - Security Warning" for example) too.
Thanks for the reply.
Try it with a newer version of ClockwordMod Recovery. That may help.
m0cha5hake said:
Try it with a newer version of ClockwordMod Recovery. That may help.
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I'm tempted to try this when I get the chance, but the thing is when I open the TAR file under the PDA column in Odin and try to flash the S III it correctly identifies the "recovery.img" file inside, it just never seems to send it to the phone even though USB Debugging is enabled before booting into download mode. I'd guess another version (older or newer) would have the same problem?
Using Samsung USB cable ???
jje
JJEgan said:
Using Samsung USB cable ???
jje
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Yep, official Samsung USB cables that came with the phones (Galax yS III/Galaxy Ace).
I wouldn't want to state the obvious, but have you tried flashing a different file?
The fault could be with the file, not with Odin/Windows/Phone
And as far as Kies goes, I know from experience that if you uninstall it, it still leaves bits of itself around so still worth checking in Task Manager that there are no parts still running in the background. As we know, Odin and Kies don't get along.
Something that springs to mind - what version of Android are you using? 4.0.x, 4.1.x, pre 4.x?
Still no joy trying to flash the S III via Odin on Windows. To be honest it's far too much trouble for what should be a simple recovery flash so I think I'd like to do it under Ubuntu instead, I can make a Live USB stick and boot from that then install any needed files (I'm guessing Heimdall via Terminal could do it). Any tips on the easiest way to install CWM on the S III when running Ubuntu? I watched this video and I'm wondering how accurate it is...
Ubuntoo no idea very little posted suggested a Google search might bring up a how to even if for a different model .
It reads like a critical step is missing in your attempts to root via windows for some reason .
It is a 5 min job for most users .
jje
JJEgan said:
It reads like a critical step is missing in your attempts to root via windows for some reason
It is a 5 min job for most users
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I know, and I've been thorough, that's why I'm so confused I can't seem to do something relatively easy. Odin just hangs and never sends the recovery.img from the TAR file to the phone... it looks like it goes to start with the RECOVERY box above the S III's ID:COM port and then never flashes. It's so odd.
Are you rooted?
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Are you rooted?
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No that's the thing - I don't want to root until I can do a full backup of the original Jelly Bean with CWM - getting CWM on there is basically the first hurdle. But at this point I suppose it might be a good idea to compromise, just to get it done. Not sure really. Don't have enough experience rooting phones to know for sure.
Not sure but I think you need root access to install CWM recovery
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Not sure but I think you need root access to install CWM recovery
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With the S III you might be right, however I couldn't install CWM for the Galaxy Ace using different Odin versions like 3.04 and 3.07 either, and that phone is already rooted with CM 7.2 and already has an older version of CWM on it. Which leads me to believe that something is amiss with Odin and Windows, seeing as I've tried it on four different Windows machines (3 WIndows 7, 1 Windows XP). It's baffling and frustrating.
If the Ace is already rooted just flash a newer version of CWM in recovery
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If the Ace is already rooted just flash a newer version of CWM in recovery
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I did. I was just making the point that even on an already rooted/CWM enabled phone a new version of CWM was not able to be flashed across via Odin.
m0cha5hake said:
Not sure but I think you need root access to install CWM recovery
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Yes you need to be rooted to install cmw
Use chainfire recovery to root and install cwm recovery mate
Then you can flash touch version
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chubby65 said:
Yes you need to be rooted to install cmw
Use chainfire recovery to root and install cwm recovery mate
Then you can flash touch version
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I was under the impression that newer versions of Clockworkmod don't need Chainfire first, is that wrong?
I want to thank everyone who has chipped in so far - I'm learning a lot!
zekepliskin said:
I was under the impression that newer versions of Clockworkmod don't need Chainfire first, is that wrong?
I want to thank everyone who has chipped in so far - I'm learning a lot!
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Not sure mate I've always used chainfire to root and install cwm recovery works every time for me
Tried the touch version but always reverted back due to too many problems
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I'm trying to buy a cheap smartphone for my girlfriend. Just bought a used Vibrant from eBay only to find it had an IMEI blacklisted by T-Mobile. Already had put CM 10.1 on it and she loved it so I'm pissed.
Any tips for buying a decent used smartphone for under $100? Vibrant seems like one of the best and I'm partial to Samsung. Any recommendations for the fastest Android 4.x ROM with the best battery life for the Vibrant?
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I'm having a really hard time reflashing to stock. All the write-ups seem to be out of date. I tried the AIO Vibrant Toolbox 2.5 and can't get the phone to show up in Odin. Then I tried these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18765728
What's the best version of Odin to use currently? Is there a simpler, reliable way to flash back to stock from CM?
VQ30DE said:
I'm having a really hard time reflashing to stock. All the write-ups seem to be out of date. I tried the AIO Vibrant Toolbox 2.5 and can't get the phone to show up in Odin. Then I tried these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18765728
What's the best version of Odin to use currently? Is there a simpler, reliable way to flash back to stock from CM?
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Are you putting the phone into download mode before connecting to Odin? You must be in download mode, I prefer Odin 1.7, every other version hangs on me for some reason. I always follow the guide below, never messed with AIO toolbox. Follow this guide to get back to stock JFD (2.1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
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iTz KeeFy said:
Are you putting the phone into download mode before connecting to Odin? You must be in download mode, I prefer Odin 1.7, every other version hangs on me for some reason. I always follow the guide below, never messed with AIO toolbox. Follow this guide to get back to stock JFD (2.1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
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Yeah, had the phone in download mode and was using Odin 1.7. I have the latest Samsung drivers for WIndows installed, and when I mount the SD card the phone shows up properly. That guide you linked to was one I tried. I couldn't get the phone to show up with "adb devices" either, but that was working before I installed CM 10.1. This stuff is so finicky it's frustrating. I've wasted countless hours on three different phones over the past few years, but overall it's worth it to get a better OS.
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Yeah, had the phone in download mode and was using Odin 1.7. I have the latest Samsung drivers for WIndows installed, and when I mount the SD card the phone shows up properly. That guide you linked to was one I tried. I couldn't get the phone to show up with "adb devices" either, but that was working before I installed CM 10.1. This stuff is so finicky it's frustrating. I've wasted countless hours on three different phones over the past few years, but overall it's worth it to get a better OS.
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I assume your running Odin with administrator privileges, if not try that. Maybe try flashing a different rom, a stable rom could fix the issue. Make sure USB debugging is checked, shouldn't affect Odin but worth a try.
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iTz KeeFy said:
I assume your running Odin with administrator privileges, if not try that. Maybe try flashing a different rom, a stable rom could fix the issue. Make sure USB debugging is checked, shouldn't affect Odin but worth a try.
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Yeah, tried running as admin.
I just tried Heimdall One-Click, and got the error they mentioned:
Do not flash bootloaders if you see this message:
Code:
Local and device PIT files don't match and repartition wasn't specified!
This message means your partition tables do not match the firmware.
You will need to use Linux to repartition with this firmware package. Install Ubuntu. In Linux, you can copy-pasta this into the terminal to correct the repartitioning problem and then flash bootloaders. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17485056&postcount=23
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Seriously? I don't want to install Linux to flash this phone back to stock! No way to do this from adb in Windows or from within a rooted phone? Maybe I'll just return with with CM installed; the phone is basically a wifi device only unless the seller decides to change the IMEI and resell.
VQ30DE said:
Yeah, had the phone in download mode and was using Odin 1.7. I have the latest Samsung drivers for WIndows installed, and when I mount the SD card the phone shows up properly. That guide you linked to was one I tried. I couldn't get the phone to show up with "adb devices" either, but that was working before I installed CM 10.1. This stuff is so finicky it's frustrating. I've wasted countless hours on three different phones over the past few years, but overall it's worth it to get a better OS.
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Try re-installing the driver for the phone.
I'm not sure if they changed it in the newer versions of CM but after a certain version you actually need the drivers for the Nexus S rather than the Vibrant for ADB to work properly.
(Someone correct me if this is no longer true)
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firefly6240 said:
Try re-installing the driver for the phone.
I'm not sure if they changed it in the newer versions of CM but after a certain version you actually need the drivers for the Nexus S rather than the Vibrant for ADB to work properly.
(Someone correct me if this is no longer true)
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Try here for the driver
3 most recent odin flashable bootloaders and modems For S5 G900T&T3 From 12/16 - 4/17
These were created from the stock roms and tested on my g900T using odin 3.11.2
So,if you want to update your bootloader and modem without having to flash the stock rom,then these are what you need.
Instructions:
Turn off your phone completely and manually boot into download mode.
Open odin 3.11.2,then plug your phone into your usb,and make sure odin sees it.
Load the bootloader into the BL tab of odin.
Load the modem into the CP tab of odin,and check the reboot
Hit start.....
The G900T will NOT work with the G900T3,If you need the G900T3 files,please download the right ones,towards the bottom of the page
As always,flashing is risky,so i am not responsible if you blow up your device..
G900TUVS1GPK3 Modem --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862710896
G900TUVS1GPK3 Bootloader --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862710897
G900TUVS1GQA2 Modem --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298939131
G900TUVS1GQA2 Bootloader --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298939132
G900TUVU1GQC2 Modem --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120722406
G900TUVU1GQC2 Bootloader --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862717494
(G900T3 ONLY) G900T3_GPK3_Bootloader--> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120743020
(G900T3 ONLY) G900T3_GPK3_modem--> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195910331
(G900T3 ONLY) G900T3_GQC2 Bootloader--> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634777324
(G900T3 ONLY) G900T3_GQC2 Modem --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298962831
Here is the link to the Full TMB-G900TUVU1GQC2 stock rom.Extract the zip and load the md5 in CP tab of odin.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298945491
If i helped you out,please hit the thanks button
Good work Bro
Thanks
X_Mojahed said:
Good work Bro
Thanks
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your welcome,glad you made use of them..
Thanks for this, i needed a way to update those without going the long way.
Jhfreeze said:
Thanks for this, i needed a way to update those without going the long way.
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NP,i updated the long way,then decided to learn how to create these.Of course,i tested them on my own device first.If any newer ones come out,i'll make those and post them here also. Thanks
Are these from stock marshmallow roms?
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Are these from stock marshmallow roms?
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Yes they are,all marshmallow.....
This is driving me nuts...I'm following the instructions. Odin is recognizing modem and my phone...but when I hit "start" it's giving me a "fail" message immediately after "now writing...please wait about 2 minutes" I've tried 3 USB ports and 3 cords. I have a 5.1.1 modem and can't flash to 7.x unless I update my modem to MM. I have no idea what to do.
DickyG said:
This is driving me nuts...I'm following the instructions. Odin is recognizing modem and my phone...but when I hit "start" it's giving me a "fail" message immediately after "now writing...please wait about 2 minutes" I've tried 3 USB ports and 3 cords. I have a 5.1.1 modem and can't flash to 7.x unless I update my modem to MM. I have no idea what to do.
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Your using the G900T right??Are you running a custom rom?Try downloading the file again.Also,what odin version are you using?
bobbylo said:
Your using the G900T right??Are you running a custom rom?Try downloading the file again.Also,what odin version are you using?
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Yes...G900T...currently running CM13.0 but would like to upgrade to one of the Nougat ROM's. My Odin version is 3.11.1...I know you call for 3.11.2...I'll download it if you think it will really make a difference.
Thanks...
DickyG said:
Yes...G900T...currently running CM13.0 but would like to upgrade to one of the Nougat ROM's. My Odin version is 3.11.1...I know you call for 3.11.2...I'll download it if you think it will really make a difference.
Thanks...
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Yeah,try using Odin 3.11.2...Also,try turning the phone off,remove the battery for a minute,then boot into download mode.Also,are your USB drivers up to date on your computer?...If you can't get it to work still,you may have to flash the latest stock rom to get the modem and boot update,then just reflash TWRP,and restore your backup...
bobbylo said:
Yeah,try using Odin 3.11.2...Also,try turning the phone off,remove the battery for a minute,then boot into download mode.Also,are your USB drivers up to date on your computer?...If you can't get it to work still,you may have to flash the latest stock rom to get the modem and boot update,then just reflash TWRP,and restore your backup...
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For some reason or another, Norton is kicking 3.11.2 off my computer...but I've even tried a newer version...3.12.3...still didn't work. I always do a battery pull before flashing and (according to Windows) my USB drivers are current. I thought about flashing a stock rom but that requires Odin and if I can't flash a modem, I certainly can't flash a ROM. Geez...the phone gods hate me!
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For some reason or another, Norton is kicking 3.11.2 off my computer...but I've even tried a newer version...3.12.3...still didn't work. I always do a battery pull before flashing and (according to Windows) my USB drivers are current. I thought about flashing a stock rom but that requires Odin and if I can't flash a modem, I certainly can't flash a ROM. Geez...the phone gods hate me!
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Get rid of Norton,uninstall it...Its got to be norton....No one else has had a problem flashing these files...try uninstalling norton,then try again..Got to be something on your computer..What windows are you using?
bobbylo said:
Get rid of Norton,uninstall it...Its got to be norton....No one else has had a problem flashing these files...try uninstalling norton,then try again..Got to be something on your computer..What windows are you using?
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Well, I tried disabling Norton...same result. Using Windows 10. The computer is new...Christmas present...but that doesn't mean its foolproof. Tomorrow I'm gonna download Odin and a couple modem files to my wife's laptop and try again. I think your instructions are fine...I've used every port and every USB cord I can find...maybe my computer has some sort of glitch...who knows.
DickyG said:
Well, I tried disabling Norton...same result. Using Windows 10. The computer is new...Christmas present...but that doesn't mean its foolproof. Tomorrow I'm gonna download Odin and a couple modem files to my wife's laptop and try again. I think your instructions are fine...I've used every port and every USB cord I can find...maybe my computer has some sort of glitch...who knows.
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Well,can't speak for windows 10. don't like anything past windows 7. I run a dual boot windowsXP-windows 7 PC,I use the windows 7 to do all flashing.What OS is your wife's laptop? Let me know how it turns out.
bobbylo said:
Well,can't speak for windows 10. don't like anything past windows 7. I run a dual boot windowsXP-windows 7 PC,I use the windows 7 to do all flashing.What OS is your wife's laptop? Let me know how it turns out.
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Failed again...tried on wife's laptop (windows 8.1)...made sure to use 3.11.2 and Samsung USB cord...recognized phone and failed as it always does...right after "writing...wait 2 minutes". Got to be a glitch in my phone somewhere and I don't think I want to go through the aggravation of doing a complete system wipe. I do have an old Dell desktop running XP in the closet...maybe I'll break it out and try it...but like I said, I think it's my phone. Thanks for all your help.
DickyG said:
Failed again...tried on wife's laptop (windows 8.1)...made sure to use 3.11.2 and Samsung USB cord...recognized phone and failed as it always does...right after "writing...wait 2 minutes". Got to be a glitch in my phone somewhere and I don't think I want to go through the aggravation of doing a complete system wipe. I do have an old Dell desktop running XP in the closet...maybe I'll break it out and try it...but like I said, I think it's my phone. Thanks for all your help.
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I find it hard to believe its your phone...i don't think windows XP will work,Tryed it once,and its just too old of a operating system...If you know someone with a windows 7 computer,you can try that..Mine always works find when i boot into windows 7 and flash.Its very possible its those newer windows versions that are doing it..But i can't say for sure.Good luck with it,and let me know how it turns out.
You did try with all the modems and bootloaders i posted here,right?
bobbylo said:
I find it hard to believe its your phone...i don't think windows XP will work,Tryed it once,and its just too old of a operating system...If you know someone with a windows 7 computer,you can try that..Mine always works find when i boot into windows 7 and flash.Its very possible its those newer windows versions that are doing it..But i can't say for sure.Good luck with it,and let me know how it turns out.
You did try with all the modems and bootloaders i posted here,right?
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I've let this sit for a few days and am pretty much out of options. I've used every port on my Windows10 desktop and wife's Windows 8.1 laptop...multiple Samsung cords (including the original one), multiple Odin versions, every posted modem. Windows says my drivers are up to date and Odin recognizes my phone every time. The only thing I can think of is that somehow my phone has developed a glitch..doesn't seem logical because it is working fine...but who knows. Have even tried to flash with Norton disabled, bluetooth disabled..and who knows what else. Not even thinking of trying to flash back to stock since I can't even flash a modem. But what about bootloaders? Have not tried to flash the comparable bootloader because I don't see how that effects the modem..but what do you think?
DickyG said:
I've let this sit for a few days and am pretty much out of options. I've used every port on my Windows10 desktop and wife's Windows 8.1 laptop...multiple Samsung cords (including the original one), multiple Odin versions, every posted modem. Windows says my drivers are up to date and Odin recognizes my phone every time. The only thing I can think of is that somehow my phone has developed a glitch..doesn't seem logical because it is working fine...but who knows. Have even tried to flash with Norton disabled, bluetooth disabled..and who knows what else. Not even thinking of trying to flash back to stock since I can't even flash a modem. But what about bootloaders? Have not tried to flash the comparable bootloader because I don't see how that effects the modem..but what do you think?
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Yeah,What bootloader are you running?
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Yeah,What bootloader are you running?
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FOG6...same as the modem...came with the phone...supports 5.1.1. Haven't tried to flash the comparable bootloader yet because: 1. I never thought about it and 2. I figured if Odin didn't let me flash a modem, probably wouldn't let me flash a bootloader either.