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Hello, all. I'm trying to flash new 4.0.3 Android, but my problem is I have Mac only, and I can not root my SGS2. So, Odin, Odin mobile, zergRush - all this stuff is not for me.
I've downloaded and installed Heimdall, but when I try to upload this file I9100XXLPQ_I9100OXALPQ_I9100XXLPQ_HOME.tar.md5 - the result is firmware.xml is missing from this package.
Is here somebody has performed such flashing to help me?
Have u tried installing mobile odin from play store?worked for me
engloa said:
Have u tried installing mobile odin from play store?worked for me
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Did you use if for ver. 2.3.6. As I know, this version is most difficult for rooting...
denli1976 said:
Hello, all. I'm trying to flash new 4.0.3 Android, but my problem is I have Mac only, and I can not root my SGS2. So, Odin, Odin mobile, zergRush - all this stuff is not for me.
I've downloaded and installed Heimdall, but when I try to upload this file I9100XXLPQ_I9100OXALPQ_I9100XXLPQ_HOME.tar.md5 - the result is firmware.xml is missing from this package.
Is here somebody has performed such flashing to help me?
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id' avise not to go to 4.0.3 ... it's not good ...
wifi down - battery poor - phone doing odd stuff
I want a package with everything in to get BACK to 2.3.6 ... or the next best thing! i can't find one anywhere ... everything is rom only ... kernal only or root only ... or odin only ... grrrr
please someone help me save my phone back to normal with a complete Heimdal package!
You are trying to flash the checksum (.md5) file. You need to flash the file ending in .tar - NOT .md5
after a bit of reading and alot of head scratching ive found the bits i need to root my GS2.
found an unsecure kernal here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619525 , but i need a password,and theres nothing in the comments section (ive been through all 6 pages).
can anyone help me please?
thanks in advance
Flash CF-Root OR Siyah/Dorimanx/Fluxi/Dream [...] kernel.
Password: [email protected]
That didn't work for you?
thanks for the quick reply, but ive tried all of em in different variations and alone and im getting no joy
any ideas?
thanks nicholas1520, that worked for me this time.
much appreciated.:good:
Why would you flash that unknown, insecure kernel when there are several safe ones?
Sent from my Galaxy S2 GT i9100
im a complete noob!.
ive been reading that you put the unsecure on first, then run root software (which ive done)
ive now rooted the S2, so if you would be kind enough to link or point me in the direction of a secure kernel to put on the phone now, id be very appreciative.
i just folowed a guide i found on google (probably outdated now) but it was easy for a noob like me, and im feeling proud ive done my first root!
i still have the triangle on the screen when turning on, so any help / point in the right direction is appreciated.
i used : Kernel_I9100XWLP7_INSECURE.tar.md5 to root the phone.
cheers
What's you model number? If it's i9100, flash Siyah kernel.
Sent from my Galaxy S2 GT i9100
it is an i9100.
is the firmware on this site?
would i loose anything ive already put on the phone, or would it just install over the stuff already on there?
cheers
Kernel is kernel not userdata.
sorry if this sounds like a daft question but,if i just flash SiyahKernel S2-v4.0.1 stright onto the phone, it will be a secure kernel, i wont loose root / anything ive put on there and i can just carry on as normal?
again, sorry for the "simple" questions, i know some of you must be thinking its so easy, but im still trying to take it all in....but im getting there, so please excuse any ignorance,its not intended.
thanks for all your help so-far, it is appreciated. i hope i can help someone out in the future too
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sorry if this sounds like a daft question but,if i just flash SiyahKernel S2-v4.0.1 stright onto the phone, it will be a secure kernel, i wont loose root / anything ive put on there and i can just carry on as normal?
again, sorry for the "simple" questions, i know some of you must be thinking its so easy, but im still trying to take it all in....but im getting there, so please excuse any ignorance,its not intended.
thanks for all your help so-far, it is appreciated. i hope i can help someone out in the future too
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You won't lose root and you won't lose your data.
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thanks for the replies. ill give the kernel a go but i cant seem to get a .tar.md5 file, its just a zimage that extracts.
where would i get the .tar.md5 file from so i can flash using odin?
thanks in advance
N_W2003 said:
thanks for the replies. ill give the kernel a go but i cant seem to get a .tar.md5 file, its just a zimage that extracts.
where would i get the .tar.md5 file from so i can flash using odin?
thanks in advance
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check the link below for siyah v4.0.1 tar file dwnld the same and flash the zimage file thro Odin.
Siyah v4.0.1.tar
cheers for the link.
once downloaded, i go to extract using both winrar and 7zip, and it comes out as a Zimage.
am i using the wrong extraction tool or do i not need to extract at all?
thanks
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cheers for the link.
once downloaded, i go to extract using both winrar and 7zip, and it comes out as a Zimage.
am i using the wrong extraction tool or do i not need to extract at all?
thanks
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Don't extract.
thanks ctomgee. i did wonder what was going on!!
cheers for the help
after flashing, i still get the yellow triangle on start up, is that normal or is this still an unsecure kernel?
any good secure ones out there?
thanks
N_W2003 said:
thanks ctomgee. i did wonder what was going on!!
cheers for the help
after flashing, i still get the yellow triangle on start up, is that normal or is this still an unsecure kernel?
any good secure ones out there?
thanks
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It's normal in that the triangle shows when you flash a kernel that was not signed by Samsung while the phone is in download mode, probably using Odin. (but this applies to other tools such as Heimdall - as long as the phone is in download mode) The triangle will disappear if you flash a Samsung stock kernel back via download mode. You shouldn't lose root if you do this, but you will lose all the other features of Siyah if you do.
The triangle is pretty inconsequential, unless you for whatever reason need to send it in for warranty service.
My Note was running ICS installed from Kies. I attempted to root via You Tube video. I flashed a .tar file via odin that was intended for a Note on Gingerbread. Now I am stuck on the Samsung breathing screen. I am able to boot into download mode so I think there is hope... I have searched the forums and think I just need to flash stock ICS kernel but can find it??? Links? Thanks in advance.
Heres the stock kernel
http://www.box.com/s/gherm13vba9db9lgynty
Stock odin rar if needed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506330
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Heres the stock kernel
http://www.box.com/s/gherm13vba9db9lgynty
Stock odin rar if needed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506330
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Been awhile. Can you give me some guidance on do I unpack zip and where to load under odin PDA section?
rhysiq glenwood
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Been awhile. Can you give me some guidance on do I unpack zip and where to load under odin PDA section?
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I downloaded the file and it saved as a .zip, how do I get it to be .tar? I am really feeling lost.
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I downloaded the file and it saved as a .zip, how do I get it to be .tar? I am really feeling lost.
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I found the stock ATT Kernel unzipped it, installed it through Odin. It put me back to Gingerbread. Currently installing ICS through Kies.
It appears that you are up and running again....please look at the "note super everything thread" located at the top of the general section..
There you will find all of the current rooting, flashing threads for your device....
Then read, read, read, and read some more so you fully understand the process, and could do it in your sleep. "Then" you will be ready to jump into kernels, modems, and custom roms....
And for future reference, Please stay away from youtube as an instructional video.....while they make for good entertainment, they often lack the technical side of the installation process, and can leave out important steps in the process...getting users jammed up with no help available...
We are happy to help you here, anytime......g
Hi Guys,
I'm new to this Forum and very new to Android. I have the Galaxy S2 and while attempting to install Clock Work Mod, following the instructions from GalaxyS2Root, all of a sudden the phone locked up at the Samsung Galaxy S2 sceen with the yellow exclamation mark and that's as far as I got.
With great difficulty, I can get into the recovery screen, but I haven't got a clue, what I can do from here.
Is the phone recoverable, or have I just destroyed a brand new phone? I don't have a rom zip on my sd card, so I couldn't install a new rom from the card.
I have tried everything to get it going again, but I think the more things I try, the worse it gets. I think I have now wiped the existing rom off completely and wiped the caches, all because I was panicing.
I even thought of removing my sd card, putting it into my wifes Galaxy Ace and downloading a replacement rom to it and then try to install the new rom back to my phone.
But guys, I'm really panicing here and don't know what to do!!
Can anybody please help me out, or do I now throw a brand new phone into the garbage?
Thank You.............dixie (Help Please)
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Hi Guys,
I'm new to this Forum and very new to Android. I have the Galaxy S2 and while attempting to install Clock Work Mod, following the instructions from GalaxyS2Root, all of a sudden the phone locked up at the Samsung Galaxy S2 sceen with the yellow exclamation mark and that's as far as I got.
With great difficulty, I can get into the recovery screen, but I haven't got a clue, what I can do from here.
Is the phone recoverable, or have I just destroyed a brand new phone? I don't have a rom zip on my sd card, so I couldn't install a new rom from the card.
I have tried everything to get it going again, but I think the more things I try, the worse it gets. I think I have now wiped the existing rom off completely and wiped the caches, all because I was panicing.
I even thought of removing my sd card, putting it into my wifes Galaxy Ace and downloading a replacement rom to it and then try to install the new rom back to my phone.
But guys, I'm really panicing here and don't know what to do!!
Can anybody please help me out, or do I now throw a brand new phone into the garbage?
Thank You.............dixie (Help Please)
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Just flash a new firmware via odin.It will be new again
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Hello,
You could try downloading the rom required and install using odin.
You will need to make sure you get the right version for your phone and use odin to flash.
I've not done exactly what you have before I got into a simple boot loop and had to re flash. Live and learn I guess!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
Thin_Bezel said:
Just flash a new firmware via odin.It will be new again
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Thanks for your reply,
But how do I connect my phone to Odin and what menu should the phone be in, in the recovery mode?
Doesn't the phone have to be in the download mode?
I can only seem to get into the basic recovery mode, ie volume up + power + home keys.
Regards..............dixie.
Have you tried to get into download mode (volume down + home + power)?
You should be able to do that if you can get into recovery. Once in download mode, connect to your PC, start Odin and choose PDA, then select the tar that you have downloaded (it will be in zip form until you unpack it).
Read some threads about Odin/Download mode before you start and make sure you are happy to proceed.
killall said:
Have you tried to get into download mode (volume down + home + power)?
You should be able to do that if you can get into recovery. Once in download mode, connect to your PC, start Odin and choose PDA, then select the tar that you have downloaded (it will be in zip form until you unpack it).
Read some threads about Odin/Download mode before you start and make sure you are happy to proceed.
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O'k I did as you told me, but the first strange thing is, when I extract the zip file I get the following: boot.bin, cache, factory fs, hidden, modem.bin, param.lfs, Sbl.bin and zImage.............there is no exe type file!!!
However if I open odin, click on PDA and enter the whole zip file location and press start, everything goes ahead as planned.
I get a "Pass" and the phone restarts, I get the small tune and the blue moving lights on the screen, but then it just jams up, on the S Samsung Galaxy S2 screen. That's as far as the boot sequence goes.......frozen on the Galaxy S2 Screen!!
Any suggestions?
Regards......................dixie.
Pull out the battery, wait a few seconds replace and try to boot again. If that doesn't work, check you have the correct firmware to flash and try again with Odin.
Or have a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Right, for starters you need to give relevant information if you expect accurate help otherwise you're going to end up screwing your device up.
Which model of S2 do you have?
Which rom do you have? (give link)
Which guide did you follow? (give link)
If you can get into cwm its just a case of "wipe data/factory reset" and then flash custom rom of your choice from sdcard. Just go into cwm>mounts&storage>mount USB (this will mount cards onto PC if connected) so once connected copy your rom across.
I recommend the new wannam lite rom if you want new samsung JB based rom.
If you want to flash via ODIN then you should only be flashing a .tar or .md5 file in PDA section. If your extracting a zip and you get all the files you mentioned in your above reply then you have wrong file.
TheATHEiST said:
Right, for starters you need to give relevant information if you expect accurate help otherwise you're going to end up screwing your device up.
Which model of S2 do you have?
Which rom do you have? (give link)
Which guide did you follow? (give link)
If you can get into cwm its just a case of "wipe data/factory reset" and then flash custom rom of your choice from sdcard. Just go into cwm>mounts&storage>mount USB (this will mount cards onto PC if connected) so once connected copy your rom across.
I recommend the new wannam lite rom if you want new samsung JB based rom.
If you want to flash via ODIN then you should only be flashing a .tar or .md5 file in PDA section. If your extracting a zip and you get all the files you mentioned in your above reply then you have wrong file.
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O'k thank you for your reply and thank you to the others that replied.
I was using an incorrect rom to flash and an incomplete rom at that!
I downloaded a different rom, extracted the files and flashed with odin. Now I am up and running and have the phone back to full woking order.
That was pretty scarery stuff and I thought I had bricked the phone for ever, I guess a little knowledge is helpful but dangerous, if one isn't sure of what they are doing.
Thank you once again for your help, it was much appreciated. I'll contact you again no doubt, next time I create a stuff up.
Regards.................dixie.
Hi Guys, one last request. I would like to root the phone and after a considerable amount of reading/research, the root file that I require, seems impossible to find. When I do find it and download, the .rar file is empty except for a zImage file!!!
My phone is the Galaxy S2 i9100 running ICS 4.0.3 Baseband Version i9100XXLPQ Kernel Version 3.0.15-i9100XXLPQ-CL223505 Build Number IML74K.XXLPQ.
I bought this phone, while I was visiting China and it has been great, up until I managed to brick it by accident.
Anyway, I apparently need the CF Root for XXLPQ v5.4, which I have downloaded six times, from various sites and every time I extract, it's empty, except for an image file!!!
I live in Australia and use the Telstra Network.....should I change to a more suitable Firmware, or maybe a stable custom rom, or can someone give me a link, for the appropriate working CF Root file?
Much Appreciate and Thank You........dixie.
Ignore the above post guys, a little more reading and I found my mistake.
However, I am still interested in the suggestion of a Custom Rom, which would work successfully, on Australian Networks.
Cheers to All......dixie.
dixielee said:
Hi Guys, one last request. I would like to root the phone and after a considerable amount of reading/research, the root file that I require, seems impossible to find. When I do find it and download, the .rar file is empty except for a zImage file!!!
My phone is the Galaxy S2 i9100 running ICS 4.0.3 Baseband Version i9100XXLPQ Kernel Version 3.0.15-i9100XXLPQ-CL223505 Build Number IML74K.XXLPQ.
I bought this phone, while I was visiting China and it has been great, up until I managed to brick it by accident.
Anyway, I apparently need the CF Root for XXLPQ v5.4, which I have downloaded six times, from various sites and every time I extract, it's empty, except for an image file!!!
I live in Australia and use the Telstra Network.....should I change to a more suitable Firmware, or maybe a stable custom rom, or can someone give me a link, for the appropriate working CF Root file?
Much Appreciate and Thank You........dixie.
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I'm still new myself here but i'm sure ur phone is already rooted from what u said above. When u boot into recovery does stock recovery load or CWM ? if anything other than stock Samsung recovery then your already rooted.
Also u dont need to unzip the rar file its ready as is.
If ur phone is actually not rooted by far the easiest method is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
u dont need an insecure kernel and theres no risk involved even if u mess up. I was a lil hesitant to root my phone but used that method and all went fine, now i've learned so much in the past 2 weeks i'm flashing other kernels and tried lots of roms.
Peace
AnubuRe said:
I'm still new myself here but i'm sure ur phone is already rooted from what u said above. When u boot into recovery does stock recovery load or CWM ? if anything other than stock Samsung recovery then your already rooted.
Also u dont need to unzip the rar file its ready as is.
If ur phone is actually not rooted by far the easiest method is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
u dont need an insecure kernel and theres no risk involved even if u mess up. I was a lil hesitant to root my phone but used that method and all went fine, now i've learned so much in the past 2 weeks i'm flashing other kernels and tried lots of roms.
Peace
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Yes thanks for the reply. I discovered that I didn't have to extract the root file, as it was already a .tar (stupid me).
So now I have a rooted phone and the Official ICS version XXLPQ, which is working in Australia, but I have noticed, that most of the time the Network is showing "edge".
All I really have to find now, is a good, stable, custom rom, that will also work in Australia.
A couple of observations....
You don't need "a good stable custom rom that will also work in Australia". Region has nothing to do with how a rom performs/your experience with that rom. If you're having issues with connectivity/you're not happy with data speeds, flashing/trying other modems may help. I suggest you read through this thread, at various times people have discussed which modems have worked well with different carriers (particular modems seem to work well for most people using a particular carrier). You can then search for CWM flashable versions of these modems & test them out until you find one that gives you connectivity you're happy with.
The other observation is you're a bit lacking in the 'basics'. I highly recommend you take the time to read through the guides. Knowing the basics makes it less likely you'll bork your phone at some stage, and that you'll be able to solve any problems that come up in a methodical/logical way (as opposed to guessing).
........a bit!!!!!!
Since you are on 4.0 3 ,why don't you flash the official jelly bean XXLS8 update via odin? Than root it with cf root
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O'k thanks guys.:good:
Thin_Bezel said:
Since you are on 4.0 3 ,why don't you flash the official jelly bean XXLS8 update via odin? Than root it with cf root
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Use Siyah kernel v6 beta4 instead.
Hi,
Is there any place where I can get a ROM in tar format fot the GT-P7500 so I can flash it with Odin?
I have searched everywhere and all I can find are ZIP files or broken links to TAR files.
The ROM in my P7500 was bad and I can not make it to boot or being seen by my Pc other than using ODIN.
I'll appreciate any help!
Thanks in Advance
Marcelo
www.sammobile.com
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Just to "chime in".
Is there a thread/site, where Non-Stock-ROMs for Odin are linked?
eushaun99 said:
www.sammobile.com
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Thanks eushaun99,
I've had terrible experience trying to download a file from sammobile / terafile without a Premium account. More than 6 hours downloading just to realize the file was bad.
I read many posts talking about sammoible for stock ROMs. Available ROMs files for downloading are ZIP files, not TAR or MD5.
Before paying for a Premium Account... Do you know if ZIP file contains any TAR or MD5 file in it as those are the file type I need to flash my P7500 with ODIN?
Thanks!
mrocca said:
Thanks eushaun99,
I've had terrible experience trying to download a file from sammobile / terafile without a Premium account. More than 6 hours downloading just to realize the file was bad.
I read many posts talking about sammoible for stock ROMs. Available ROMs files for downloading are ZIP files, not TAR or MD5.
Before paying for a Premium Account... Do you know if ZIP file contains any TAR or MD5 file in it as those are the file type I need to flash my P7500 with ODIN?
Thanks!
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You don't have to buy the premium account. Admittedly I haven't tried downloading from terafile yet, but I guess the download speed could be due to your internet connection maybe?
Once you've downloaded the zip file, extract it. The .tar.md5 file is inside.
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Just to "chime in".
Is there a thread/site, where Non-Stock-ROMs for Odin are linked?
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There is no custom ROMs which is in tar format.
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Thanks eushaun99!!
Your help is appreciated!
Have a nice day!
mrocca said:
Thanks eushaun99!!
Your help is appreciated!
Have a nice day!
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Just to wrap it up in case it helps anybody else....
I wasn't able to download the ROM from sammobile / terafile, transfers ended up with timeouts or Network errors even with Premium Account. Anyway, I don't have such a problem with any other site.
I was able to flash the ROM I have (that failed with CWM) using "adb sideload rom_filename.zip". The tool transferred the ROM and installed it.
Best Regards
my samsung tablet is not bootable !!
can you send me this adb sideload rom_filename.zip ROM please ?
I followed all the steps in to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48973460#post48973460
but the cyanogenmod custom ROM failed to install on my samsung tablet p7510, and I didn't backup the original rom and there is no system to reboot it now !! is there another tool to transfer ROM to install it ??
mrocca said:
Just to wrap it up in case it helps anybody else....
I wasn't able to download the ROM from sammobile / terafile, transfers ended up with timeouts or Network errors even with Premium Account. Anyway, I don't have such a problem with any other site.
I was able to flash the ROM I have (that failed with CWM) using "adb sideload rom_filename.zip". The tool transferred the ROM and installed it.
Best Regards
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I was having similar problems recently, w/ my tab, w/ sammobile, w/ terafile, w/broken links, etc. Very frustrating, I felt like I was running around in circles & getting no where. Then I saw a suggestion (I thought it was on this thread actually) to go to Chainfire's website & odin flash the appropriate files found there. I did & worked like a charm. Only problem is I can't seem to replicate that "Web journey" so that I could link you to it. Like I mentioned earlier I was "running around" the web like crazy trying to figure this out and simply can't remember my exact steps. But, I hope this information at least gets you headed in the right direction.
windsguy said:
can you send me this adb sideload rom_filename.zip ROM please ?
I followed all the steps in to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48973460#post48973460
but the cyanogenmod custom ROM failed to install on my samsung tablet p7510, and I didn't backup the original rom and there is no system to reboot it now !! is there another tool to transfer ROM to install it ??
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Hi, excuse me for the late response!
The ROM I used to flash my P7500 with adb is the CM ROM from the following post... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2098429
I have followed all steps in that post but I had to install Android SDK in order to use adb instead of Odin. Flashing with adb was so fast that I thought I did something wrong, but after rebooting the installation began and completed successfully.
I wasn't able to download any sideload ROM from sammobile, sorry.
I downloaded Android SDK from here: https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
You don't need to completed all mentioned steps just to get adb, just install the platform tools.
Hope this help!
Best Regards,
Marcelo
I have the same problem. How can I fix this tab to boot and install a rom directly from odin. Can anyone help me?
https://mega.nz/#F!0ZNhiaJZ
samsung firmware donwload
please, in samsung firmwares, does the country matter?
I need 4.0.4 firmware for GT-P5700 but can't find it for Nigeria, Can I use 4.0.4 for another country to flash my Tab?
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Hi, sorry for refreshing an old post but I am in the same situation. On sammobile.com I can't find any firmware for gt-p7500. My device is almost empty, twrp working but I can't download anything on it. I think Odin is my only chance. Thanks in advance.
TWRP must work with MTP mode. Transfer files from your computer via USB.
Files here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-10-1/development/rom-android-7-0-nougat-t3471350