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Noob here,
I've looked and looked and haven't seen anything definitive. I have a Samsung GS II (I-777). Someone had rooted my phone for me a while back but now I want to un-root it. I only have access to Mac and have NO idea how to. Everything on here seems to be written in a different language lol. What's the easiest and most simplest way to do this? Sorry if this is repetitive. Thanks in advance!
Rooting is such an easy proccess. Looking at you, I would not recommend it doing by yourself. Rooting will not get you on any legal issue other than warranty cancelation. If you still insist look at the stickied threads in this forum. I myself would like to explain it, but I can't explain it better.
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Not sure if a virtual machine of Windows would work but I would give that a try if your hell bent on un-rooting.
My question is why do you want to reverse a good thing?
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Rooting is such an easy proccess. Looking at you, I would not recommend it doing by yourself. Rooting will not get you on any legal issue other than warranty cancelation. If you still insist look at the stickied threads in this forum. I myself would like to explain it, but I can't explain it better.
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What????
LiLChris06 said:
Not sure if a virtual machine of Windows would work but I would give that a try if your hell bent on un-rooting.
My question is why do you want to reverse a good thing?
What????
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What I meant was that rooting is easy to do. And nothing negatives comes out of it unless you want to get the phone back to store... Since it's a mac and he doesn't have much knowledge of rooting, just let it be.
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What I meant was that rooting is easy to do. And nothing negatives comes out of it unless you want to get the phone back to store... Since it's a mac and he doesn't have much knowledge of rooting, just let it be.
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Well, "looking at you" made me go Whaaaat??? myself. Odd snap judgement from reading one post, which was pretty well phrased from what I saw.
Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1434020 which should help - and this thread says it should work with MacOS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432. You'll need to do some more searching and learning (start with the sticky at the top of the general forum). If you don't feel confident doing this, then don't. You really aren't going to gain anything by it unless you have a specific need. Or expand on what you're looking for and maybe we can help.
BTW if you don't use it, the difference between root and unrooted is zero AFAIK. Root just lets you do more, but it's still stock i777 if that's all "someone" did.
Well, the thing is, the root that this person did (not me lol) has disabled my wifi. It's the ZedomaxStockKernel. I did some research on this and it seems that using this method renders the wifi useless. I clearly don't know what I'm doing but will read more in regards to this. Again, I've had the phone rooted for about a month now and I haven't done anything different. (Maybe because I don't know how) I wouldn't mind leaving it rooted but if I could fix the wifi issue, that would be great and then maybe I can learn further about this whole root thing. Reading through the forums though, most people rooting have Windows and not Macos. Which kind of leaves me feeling alone lol
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Well, the thing is, the root that this person did (not me lol) has disabled my wifi. It's the ZedomaxStockKernel. I did some research on this and it seems that using this method renders the wifi useless. I clearly don't know what I'm doing but will read more in regards to this. Again, I've had the phone rooted for about a month now and I haven't done anything different. (Maybe because I don't know how) I wouldn't mind leaving it rooted but if I could fix the wifi issue, that would be great and then maybe I can learn further about this whole root thing. Reading through the forums though, most people rooting have Windows and not Macos. Which kind of leaves me feeling alone lol
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Just flash another kernel and you'll be fine
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Yeah. Download mobile odin pro (or free + that package) and flash the latest siyah tar.
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Yeah. Download mobile odin pro (or free + that package) and flash the latest siyah tar.
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All that sounds great but again, you guys are talking to the noobs of noobs. If only I knew how! lol is there a step by step that I could follow?
And Odin is available for Mac?
Just googled it lol and okay, I'm downloading Odin from the App store now but how do I flash the new kernel on to it?
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Just googled it lol and okay, I'm downloading Odin from the App store now but how do I flash the new kernel on to it?
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Go into the siyah thread (you can do it on your phone). Download the ATT tar file. Open up mobile odin, select kernel. It will open a window to find your kernel. If you download from the xda app it will be in tapatalk_downloads I think. Select siyah_2.1.13 (or whatever it is). Go down to the bottom where it says flash firmware, hit it. If done correctly, the phone will reboot and everything will be awesome
I'll keep an eye on this thread tonight in case you have further questions.
Forgot to mention, the siyah thread is here in the i777 forum, more specifically look in the development section. The download link is in the first post.
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Go into the siyah thread (you can do it on your phone). Download the ATT tar file. Open up mobile odin, select kernel. It will open a window to find your kernel. If you download from the xda app it will be in tapatalk_downloads I think. Select siyah_2.1.13 (or whatever it is). Go down to the bottom where it says flash firmware, hit it. If done correctly, the phone will reboot and everything will be awesome
I'll keep an eye on this thread tonight in case you have further questions.
Forgot to mention, the siyah thread is here in the i777 forum, more specifically look in the development section. The download link is in the first post.
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Okay I understood almost everything you wrote! Let me start by saying thank you! Couple of questions so I don't screw something up!
1. Should I download the .tar file directly to my phone? Would that be easiest?
2. I can't seem to find the thread in the development section, care to spoon feed me?
Lastly, when I googled Siyah it gave my a website but I don't know if that's reliable or not.
Thanks!!
Found it!! Will try today and update!
Did everything exactly to the T. Worked but wifi is still not accessible. It scans for wifi but before anything happens, wifi turns off and then nothing. Any other thoughts on this? This is tough...
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Did everything exactly to the T. Worked but wifi is still not accessible. It scans for wifi but before anything happens, wifi turns off and then nothing. Any other thoughts on this? This is tough...
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Did you change ROM bases without a full wipe? That will kill wifi.
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Did you change ROM bases without a full wipe? That will kill wifi.
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I have no idea. I just did what I was told. Like I said, noob here so I wouldn't even begin to know that answer. Suggest a fix?
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I have no idea. I just did what I was told. Like I said, noob here so I wouldn't even begin to know that answer. Suggest a fix?
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Do a factory reset in cwm recovery. You will lose your installed apps and home screen setup, so if you are partial to them, make a backup first.
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I want to run the ICS Stunner on my ATT, so I flash it and it be came a brick...
just want to let people know.
If any one knows how to fix it, any help would be appreciated..
hope this help...
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I want to run the ICS Stunner on my ATT, so I flash it and it be came a brick...
just want to let people know.
If any one knows how to fix it, any help would be appreciated..
hope this help...
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I thought this was a given...
Anyways, does your computer or Odin recognize it?
Wow. Just wow.
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i'm new at this stuff. but no my computer does not, i been reading for hrs on how i might be able to bring it back.. but i can't seem to find the solution...
any sugestion?
hyukki said:
I thought this was a given...
Anyways, does your computer or Odin recognize it?
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not at all
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Wow. Just wow.
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do you think the sam jig will work? do yu think i should even try it?
well i'm going to try it tomorrow...
I'll find out and will let you know the out come.
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do you think the sam jig will work? do yu think i should even try it?
well i'm going to try it tomorrow...
I'll find out and will let you know the out come.
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Well you have to try to enter download mode first.
If the jig doesn't work, your Note is done for. Good rule of thumb is, if you are even 1 % unsure, WAIT IT OUT.
dude that sucks. bad.
ronin2ppc said:
i'm new at this stuff. but no my computer does not, i been reading for hrs on how i might be able to bring it back.. but i can't seem to find the solution...
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That's what you should have done in the first place. You might be better off trying to get a warranty replacement. If the phone is bricked, they won't be able to tell if you tried to do something to it anyway. Just an idea. Hope you learned your lesson. Should have been a given.
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About a half hour of reading in the first place would have saved you the 600+ dollar paperweight you just created. In a half hour, you could effectively figure out that n7000 ROMs are a big no-no for the i717, learned how to root your i717, learn how to flash CWM on your i717, and flash an i717 ROM to your i717.
Not to condone screwing over AT&T, but I would suggest you do the following, if you by chance have the monthly insurance on your phone: report it lost or stolen, pay the $200 deductible to order a new one, then take your old one which is now completely useless, and smash it with a hammer, run it over with your car, burn it, spray paint it, burn it again, smash it some more, wrap a strip of firecrackers around it and light it off, use it for target practice for the nearest firearm or paintball gun, then put it in a display case to keep in a prominent location in your home or office as a reminder of what a lack of reading can do to your device. Then, while you are waiting patiently for your new i717 to arrive in the mail, take the time to READ everything you can about your specific phone so you know every in and out of it before it is in your hands.
All joking aside, the best you can probably do is report it lost or stolen, order a new one, and then see if somebody needs it to try out JTAG repairs for the Note. I'm not sure if JTAG has been accomplished on the i717 yet, but that's probably the most use your phone will ever provide again.
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About a half hour of reading in the first place would have saved you the 600+ dollar paperweight you just created. In a half hour, you could effectively figure out that n7000 ROMs are a big no-no for the i717, learned how to root your i717, learn how to flash CWM on your i717, and flash an i717 ROM to your i717.
Not to condone screwing over AT&T, but I would suggest you do the following, if you by chance have the monthly insurance on your phone: report it lost or stolen, pay the $200 deductible to order a new one, then take your old one which is now completely useless, and smash it with a hammer, run it over with your car, burn it, spray paint it, burn it again, smash it some more, wrap a strip of firecrackers around it and light it off, use it for target practice for the nearest firearm or paintball gun, then put it in a display case to keep in a prominent location in your home or office as a reminder of what a lack of reading can do to your device. Then, while you are waiting patiently for your new i717 to arrive in the mail, take the time to READ everything you can about your specific phone so you know every in and out of it before it is in your hands.
All joking aside, the best you can probably do is report it lost or stolen, order a new one, and then see if somebody needs it to try out JTAG repairs for the Note. I'm not sure if JTAG has been accomplished on the i717 yet, but that's probably the most use your phone will ever provide again.
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It's probably best to do it through att warranty as it will be added to their refurbished units.
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Return it and go back to an iphone.
***warning*** read the dam description and do a dam backup.
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No one has even asked the guy what his description of s brick is...cause everyone throes that word around like it means whenever your phone is in a state of not being able to use it
Op does your phone do ANYTHING AT ALL? bootloop, hang at splash screens, only show charging symbol when plugged in? All of those aren't bricks and are recoverable
If your phone just sits there and does absolutely nothing, nothing at all, like a corpse, then that and ONLY that is a brick.
What exactly id your phone doing?
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No one has even asked the guy what his description of s brick is...cause everyone throes that word around like it means whenever your phone is in a state of not being able to use it
Op does your phone do ANYTHING AT ALL? bootloop, hang at splash screens, only show charging symbol when plugged in? All of those aren't bricks and are recoverable
If your phone just sits there and does absolutely nothing, nothing at all, like a corpse, then that and ONLY that is a brick.
What exactly id your phone doing?
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Lost cause.
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Says you...its not your phone.
Let's remember that when you mess your **** up dude...
Asking a question and trying to help a stranger is never a lost cause... That is the spirit of xda... Help and share knowledge.
studacris said:
Says you...its not your phone.
Let's remember that when you mess your **** up dude...
Asking a question and trying to help a stranger is never a lost cause... That is the spirit of xda... Help and share knowledge.
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I agree. Though when the person asking for help doesn't follow the xda rules....
And I showed I agree by offering my advice earlier in the thread.
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Lost cause.
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You sound and look like a retard.., Help the guy out or stay out of it. If i was having problem with my phone i would be posting right away, due to panic.
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Says you...its not your phone.
Let's remember that when you mess your **** up dude...
Asking a question and trying to help a stranger is never a lost cause... That is the spirit of xda... Help and share knowledge.
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Right on!
supac said:
You sound and look like a retard.., Help the guy out or stay out of it. If i was having problem with my phone i would be posting right away, due to panic.
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Right on!
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Fine. As you should. But you should also follow the rules when doing ao. I gave my advice in this thread as did others in which the same advice (not by me) was also posted in countless other threads including ones the OP posted in. If you forgot here is a refresher for new users:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=211OzgB2xiE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I'm not really sure how I sound and look retarded, but name calling definitely says a lot about you. Looking at your other posts, you're on a name calling rampage. You must be extra cool!
Hope this helps!
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Fine. As you should. But you should also follow the rules when doing ao. I gave my advice in this thread as did others in which the same advice (not by me) was also posted in countless other threads including ones the OP posted in. If you forgot here is a refresher for new users:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=211OzgB2xiE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I'm not really sure how I sound and look retarded, but name calling definitely says a lot about you. Looking at your other posts, you're on a name calling rampage. You must be extra cool!
Hope this helps!
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Actually Im not cool at all but a genuine retard.
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I just received 2 batteries for the I-777 that I bought on eBay. However, they do not have NFC. For the hell of it, I double checked and tried turning on NFC in the settings and it said "error occurred". So I'm like yeah okay, figures. So I pop in the original battery (NFC capable) I was using and tried turning it on, and it was still not working. I'm on ICScrewed 2.1 with Siyah's last up-to-date GB kernel. Re-flashing didn't work. Help?
Stuff I've tried:
Wiping/Re-flashing
Back to stock, re-rooting, reflashing (was sure this would have fixed it...)
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I just received 2 batteries for the I-777 that I bought on eBay. However, they do not have NFC. For the hell of it, I double checked and tried turning on NFC in the settings and it said "error occurred". So I'm like yeah okay, figures. So I pop in the original battery (NFC capable) I was using and tried turning it on, and it was still not working. I'm on ICScrewed 2.1 with Siyah's last up-to-date GB kernel. Re-flashing didn't work. Help?
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Did you try a wipe before reflashing?
Yes, I always wipe before flashing.
Maybe a ROM that isnt outdated, and not supported anymore.
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Maybe a ROM that isnt outdated, and not supported anymore.
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I've been on ICScrewed 2.1 for a while, and the NFC always worked. The problem barely started when I put in a non-NFC capable battery.
Have you tried flashing anything else to see if the issue remained on other roms?
Clay
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clay101eve said:
Have you tried flashing anything else to see if the issue remained on other roms?
Clay
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You're assuming people actually try and troubleshoot their problems for more than 10 minutes and search and read before posting here. Most don't.
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Have you tried flashing anything else to see if the issue remained on other roms?
Clay
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Yes, I flashed back to stock. Problem still there.
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You're assuming people actually try and troubleshoot their problems for more than 10 minutes and search and read before posting here. Most don't.
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Again, troll some more.
Labeling people as "trolls" won't get you help around here. Especially when they are the guys with most of the answers!
Keep searching, Google, xda forums, everywhere. Sometimes the answers are in obscure places. It's a pain in the ass, especially xda's search function, but it's worth the time. You may or may not find your solution but learn something helpful in the process. Right now I've screwed up supercharging my phone... Now im frantically looking for ways to fix without flashing. Butt im not going to ask for help until I know I have searched my ass off.
Clay
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clay101eve said:
Labeling people as "trolls" won't get you help around here. Especially when they are the guys with most of the answers!
Keep searching, Google, xda forums, everywhere. Sometimes the answers are in obscure places. It's a pain in the ass, especially xda's search function, but it's worth the time. You may or may not find your solution but learn something helpful in the process. Right now I've screwed up supercharging my phone... Now im frantically looking for ways to fix without flashing. Butt im not going to ask for help until I know I have searched my ass off.
Clay
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Keep kissing ass to your friends. Phalanx doesn't help. Look at his answer. Absolutely nothing to do with the OP. Instead, he's insulting me by saying I haven't searched, when I have. Not to mention, he does that in every thread I made. I'm pretty sure such behavior is trolling.
Anyway, like I said. I did search. All people have said is: pull battery out and put it back in, reflash (wiping of course too), and going back to complete stock and re-rooting and flashing. None of those have worked. See, you people assume I haven't searched, but I have...
Apparently, there was a flashable zip to fix this, but it was for a different phone when I was looking on Google.
All I can say is include everything you've tried in the OP. If you come across anything, make an update in the thread or an edit to the post, whichever is easier for you.
It took 2 people asking a question to get that you had tried two other possible fixes and they failed. Do you go to the doctor and tell him your head hurts but leave out the part where you damn near knocked yourself out working under the sink? No, you tell him everything you can think if that may have caused the issue in the first place.
No trolling, no judgment and for damn sure no kissing ass (see the thread where I pissed of Shoman). Just a normal guy trying to help ya out a bit.
Clay
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All I can say is include everything you've tried in the OP. If you come across anything, make an update in the thread or an edit to the post, whichever is easier for you.
It took 2 people asking a question to get that you had tried two other possible fixes and they failed. Do you go to the doctor and tell him your head hurts but leave out the part where you damn near knocked yourself out working under the sink? No, you tell him everything you can think if that may have caused the issue in the first place.
No trolling, no judgment and for damn sure no kissing ass (see the thread where I pissed of Shoman). Just a normal guy trying to help ya out a bit.
Clay
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You have a point with including all the info. But either way, why "thank" Phalanx for his useless post?
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You have a point with including all the info. But either way, why "thank" Phalanx for his useless post?
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Geez guys lol. Simplicity . My post wasn't aimed at u. However looking at it now i can see how u could take it that way. I was just making a general statement about a lot of the people that don't search for their answers . I apologize if u took it the wrong way. Good luck all, happy flashing.
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What brand were the batteries so we know to never buy them?
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What brand were the batteries so we know to never buy them?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/38039943412...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_2564wt_1163
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Final warning for everyone....
If you have a problem with another user, take it to the mods.. Do not continue a thread you feel violates rules. Report it, and move on...
How to update clockworkmod recovery,trying to flash cm9 and cm10 but I recieve a status 7 installation aborbted error. So i assume cwm needs to be updated
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I believe its still an Odin flash
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Can you elaberate please
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How to update clockworkmod recovery,trying to flash cm9 and cm10 but I recieve a status 7 installation aborbted error. So i assume cwm needs to be updated
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I believe its still an Odin flash
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Can you elaberate please
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Not to sound mean... But if you are asking about basic stuff, you might want to:
- Read some threads before you start flashing
- use the search function
- follow the thread instructions following the above two suggestions.
Try to troubleshoot yourself first... All your issues are solvable by searching.
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Couldn't find any queries, and so what if it's basic. Everyone has to start somewhere and at some point of time you were in the same position as me; not knowing what to do. So in conclusion don't spark negative comments when I am hundred percent sure you had be in the same spot as me at one point
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Couldn't find any queries, and so what if it's basic. Everyone has to start somewhere and at some point of time you were in the same position as me; not knowing what to do. So in conclusion don't spark negative comments when I am hundred percent sure you had be in the same spot as me at one point
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Just did a search for you and this result (of many) was at the top. Cmon, just try is all.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1760376
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Really.? You mean a simple search for clockworkmod update instructions cannot be found in xda? Are you serious? Just did a search for you and this result (of many) was at the top. Cmon, just try is all.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1760376
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Couldn't you just post the link to help him out without being a douche ??
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Couldn't you just post the link to help him out without being a douche ??
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My first post was un- douche like... The flame followed his volley... however... I did modify for niceness...
If everyone searched first... The mods wouldn't constantly be cleaning threads... Have you or others read published instructions to use the search function first?
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just install rom manager from google play, and then update the CWM from there.
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just install rom manager from google play, and then update the CWM from there.
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I would like that method way better, but it doesnt show any galaxy s3 phone :/
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My first post was un- douche like... The flame followed his volley... however... I did modify for niceness...
If everyone searched first... The mods wouldn't constantly be cleaning threads... Have you or others read published instructions to use the search function first?
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as I said before I did search before posting, I always try to do so, and it does not explain how to update it; still lost
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as I said before I did search before posting, I always try to do so, and it does not explain how to update it; still lost
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Ok.. Did you post this in the cm9 or 10 threads to see if this has been experienced by anyone else? Are you familiar with Odin?
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Not to sound mean... But if you are asking about basic stuff,
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I agree with this POV.
If someone is having trouble simply installing/updating CWM, they absolutely need to do more reading, or chances are they will badly mess up their phone.
Using ODIN and installing CWM are rooting 101, and I would advise any SGS3 user to make sure they know these 2 bits of software inside and out, before jumping into CM9/CM10, as both are not fully stable, and will require additional knowledge to get them working correctly, if it is yet possible given the current build states of each.
If CWM installs, or ODIN flashes are not pieces of cake for you, you should probably pick a different ROM until they are.
Yes we all started somewhere, but a big tip from experienced users to noobs, is to learn how to swim, before jumping in the deep end. And CM9/CM10 is definitely the "deep end" of the Android pool, at least until the builds reach RC status, if not at least beta, as things wont work, or are yet to come upstream.
It takes as much time to flame as it does to post helpful advice. How do you want to be remembered?
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Telling some one that cant swim, how to jump into the deep end, is not my idea of "helpful" advice.
Sometimes the "helpful" advice is.. "you are not ready yet"
It may not be what the person wanting to jump into the deep end wants to hear, but it may save their phone, until they know what they need to, to get where they want to be.
DCRocks said:
I agree with this POV.
If someone is having trouble simply installing/updating CWM, they absolutely need to do more reading, or chances are they will badly mess up their phone.
Using ODIN and installing CWM are rooting 101, and I would advise any SGS3 user to make sure they know these 2 bits of software inside and out, before jumping into CM9/CM10, as both are not fully stable, and will require additional knowledge to get them working correctly, if it is yet possible given the current build states of each.
If CWM installs, or ODIN flashes are not pieces of cake for you, you should probably pick a different ROM until they are.
Yes we all started somewhere, but a big tip from experienced users to noobs, is to learn how to swim, before jumping in the deep end. And CM9/CM10 is definitely the "deep end" of the Android pool, at least until the builds reach RC status, if not at least beta, as things wont work, or are yet to come upstream.
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Thanks man...:good:
I know the sense of panic you have when you trash your phone, here's hoping some users understand that by searching first, almost 98% of the answers are out there.
That being said, I am willing to help out, given what I know, but I am willing to bet there are posts already done that lay it out there, step by step, on how to recover from this...???
Again, to anyone seeing this, not trying to be a **** here, but the search function really has tremendous value when looking, don't just try one term, use several variants of terms when searching. I bet you'll find something, heck..you may find out something off your first search topic that'll get you there better or quicker.
OP ...have you looked at this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1736476
Well I'm yet to find a detailed guide, I haven't been able to find one - I'm not going to do something based off a bad or poorly written guide, I am not going to risk breaking my new galaxy s3. I am yet to find a guide that suits my standard of usage; it would be nice for someone to point one out to me instead of making a debate oh whether I can or can not do something - please don't consdend me.
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I take it you have the SGS3 for AT&T, correct?
What exactly do you need a guide for, upgrading CWM?
I take you are rooted, what version of CWM do you have, and what version are you trying to upgrade to?
What version & build of CM are you trying to install, the file name should give the specifics?
Does the ODIN count matter to you?
okay download CWM for your phone from :http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Rename it to recovery.img , and copy the file to your phone's internal /sdcard
Grab android terminal emulator from the play store and run the same commands starting with su in the box below.
just type: su
then
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
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I take it you have the SGS3 for AT&T, correct?
What exactly do you need a guide for, upgrading CWM?
I take you are rooted, what version of CWM do you have, and what version are you trying to upgrade to?
What version & build of CM are you trying to install, the file name should give the specifics?
Does the ODIN count matter to you?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715037
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
I would suggest you not consider it an upgrade persay...think of it as starting over and look at the two posts above, this ought to help...that is, if you are ATT...Thanks DC for the cool head...and getting us back on topic...:laugh::angel:
I just rooted and installed cwm using Odin, the noob proof way. But I keep going to reboot into cwm and I'm only getting the factory recovery, what gives?
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Resolved. Updated to 6.X
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Wrong Forum ?????
S3 trouble shooting? Nope, it's regarding an s3.
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Nickdroid86 said:
S3 trouble shooting? Nope, it's regarding an s3.
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This is not S3 troubleshooting. This is International GT-i9300 S3 (Specifically) Troubleshooting...
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You don't have one of these phones.
Ok well my xda app just says sIII q&a and troubleshooting.. its mistake. Plus I could have an internship s3 also, either way cwm works the same across the two. For the sake of people jumping down my throat. Regardless it's resolved so this can be locked anyways.
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Nickdroid86 said:
Ok well my xda app just says sIII q&a and troubleshooting.. its mistake.
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Might need the forum selection subscriptions updating on your app .
Nickdroid86 said:
For the sake of people jumping down my throat.
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It would be a mistake to make an assumption that everything works the same on both devices. If I gave you an i9300 CWM recovery, you could brick your device.
I'm sorry you feel like people are jumping down your throat but they are not. It is for YOUR OWN PROTECTION. Be savvy and post in the right forums. We cannot guess if you have the wrong device and we can give you advice that can lead to your device being bricked forever. You would not be happy.
I would rather be told I am in the wrong forum than people not mention it in case they offend my delicate nature - then allow me to brick my device. You should be grateful we pointed it out to you.
Also, we are pointing it out for people here. FOR THEIR PROTECTION. What if someone came here and asked you for a link to the recovery you used? You post it still not knowing you're in the wrong forum. You could be partly responsible for how many bricks????
Now everyone knows and no one has a bricked phone. Knowledge prevails.
rootSU said:
It would be a mistake to make an assumption that everything works the same on both devices. If I gave you an i9300 CWM recovery, you could brick your device.
I'm sorry you feel like people are jumping down your throat but they are not. It is for YOUR OWN PROTECTION. Be savvy and post in the right forums. We cannot guess if you have the wrong device and we can give you advice that can lead to your device being bricked forever. You would not be happy.
I would rather be told I am in the wrong forum than people not mention it in case they offend my delicate nature - then allow me to brick my device. You should be grateful we pointed it out to you.
Also, we are pointing it out for people here. FOR THEIR PROTECTION. What if someone came here and asked you for a link to the recovery you used? You post it still not knowing you're in the wrong forum. You could be partly responsible for how many bricks????
Now everyone knows and no one has a bricked phone. Knowledge prevails.
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Very well said good sir...
IF I HELPED YOU DONT FORGET TO SAY THANKS! I WOULD FOR YOU...
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rootSU said:
It would be a mistake to make an assumption that everything works the same on both devices. If I gave you an i9300 CWM recovery, you could brick your device.
I'm sorry you feel like people are jumping down your throat but they are not. It is for YOUR OWN PROTECTION. Be savvy and post in the right forums. We cannot guess if you have the wrong device and we can give you advice that can lead to your device being bricked forever. You would not be happy.
I would rather be told I am in the wrong forum than people not mention it in case they offend my delicate nature - then allow me to brick my device. You should be grateful we pointed it out to you.
Also, we are pointing it out for people here. FOR THEIR PROTECTION. What if someone came here and asked you for a link to the recovery you used? You post it still not knowing you're in the wrong forum. You could be partly responsible for how many bricks????
Now everyone knows and no one has a bricked phone. Knowledge prevails.
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I'm not reading all that because I'm busy, but apparently you are here more for argument, rather the helping side of things. The thread is over, and it would be a mistake to make assumptions, because that in itself was an assumption, the recovery I used said specifically it would work with either model. But thanks for your help I guess.
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Nickdroid86 said:
I'm not reaching all that because I'm busy, but apparently you are here more for argument, rather the helping side of things. The thread is over, and it would be a mistake to make assumptions, because that in itself was an assumption, the recovery I used said specifically it would work with either model. But thanks for your help I guess.
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I'm not here for an argument. I'm here to stop people breaking their devices. Something that seems lost on you. It's a shame you're "too busy" to read the important information I just posted and too ignorant to realise that you're lucky nothing worse happened to your device.
For anyone who does actually care, since the t999 T-mobile USA device that the OP has, has completely different hardware, the kernels are NOT interchangeable, so no recovery is interchangeable either.
This thread needs to be locked and lost in the ether.
Actually, incorrect, I'm not ignorant at all, the only mistake I made was clicking on the "wrong forum" when it said "s3 q&a" because they failed to mention it was the international model, in my app. I never had any intentions on posting a link to the cwm file I used. Really guy, get over yourself. You made your awesome point now move on.
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