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Has anyone tried Odin flashing cwm-recovery-all.zip?
It was designed to work on many phones but also integrates voodoo for those kernels that can use it.
I don't see why it wouldn't work but I am no development and without a recovery image available from sanding I don't want to kill my player.
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Has anyone tried Odin flashing cwm_4_all. Zip?
It was designed to work on many phones but also integrates voodoo for those kernels that can use it.
I don't see why it wouldn't work but I am no development and without a recovery image available from sanding I don't want to kill my player.
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Could you give me a link of what you are talking about? never heard of it before, bit I would be willing to try it.
i just checked the sdcard on my mesmerize and i was incorrect, the name is cwm-recovery-all.zip - you can also google that and get tons of download links from places like mediafire.
it is CWM or Odin flashable.
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/sa...-clockworkmod-all-roms-updated-3-30-11-a.html
it was actually found here but here is a link for another place that has a link for both cwm flash and odin flash versions.
frankly i have not even seen anyone post how to get into recovery or how to get into download mode...
but of course adb should easily be able to do both.
Sorry, I'm still a bit of a noob to android, How would I flash this? You say you can flash it using cwm but isn't that what we are trying to get on? I have no idea how to use Odin and would appreciate help.
Edit; where do I even download Odin?
Could I just do this manually with root explorer? looking inside the zip it seems possible, but would I have to do anything with the "META_INF" or "kernal_update" folders, or are they only for flashing?
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Sorry, I'm still a bit of a noob to android, How would I flash this? You say you can flash it using cwm but isn't that what we are trying to get on? I have no idea how to use Odin and would appreciate help.
Edit; where do I even download Odin?
Could I just do this manually with root explorer? looking inside the zip it seems possible, but would I have to do anything with the "META_INF" or "kernal_update" folders, or are they only for flashing?
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nope no manual install. its a flash.
and google is your friend dude.
just look for something like Odin 1.3 or higher.
but i use 1.3 because i have a Galaxy S 1 phone. (samsung mesmerize)
and i am gunna warn you, there is a good chance this will brick your Player.
and since Samsung doesnt offer a firmware download, you are screwed. i dont think even Kies would be able to fix it.
downlaod the cwm-recovery-all.zip (or you may download a tar file i forget
unzip it, and inside is cwm-recovery-all.tar inside of it is recovery.bin. (dont unpack the tar file.
odin is easy. just put your phone into download mode. (via adb - adb reboot download )
plug it into your pc.
open odin - it should say something is recognized or added (meaning your phone.)
click pda and choose the cw-recovery-all.tar
then click start.
once again you could easily kill your Player by doing this. - atleast until someone figures out how to
but if I do brick, can I use a backup rom to fix it, or will this screw recovery mode= no possible fix?
Edit; looking at that thread, it seems this is for 2.2, I have 2.3.5, I think that is a good reason for me not to try this, sorry! I'm chickening out.
iJimaniac said:
but if I do brick, can I use a backup rom to fix it, or will this screw recovery mode= no possible fix?
Edit; looking at that thread, it seems this is for 2.2, I have 2.3.5, I think that is a good reason for me not to try this, sorry! I'm chickening out.
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yeah but it works fine on my mesmerize and it uses 2.3.4
best case is it says failed when Odin tries to flash it.
and where you going to get a backup rom ? does Kies do some sort of full back up ?
v_lestat said:
yeah but it works fine on my mesmerize and it uses 2.3.4
best case is it says failed when Odin tries to flash it.
and where you going to get a backup rom ? does Kies do some sort of full back up ?
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Oh, I guess I will try it then, just a sec...
Damn, I think I bricked it! Gives me a pic of phone and pc with a ! in between?!
Please help!
iJimaniac said:
Oh, I guess I will try it then, just a sec...
Damn, I think I bricked it! Gives me a pic of phone and pc with a ! in between?!
Please help!
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Tell me more on this screen or even a pictuer will be better.
There are two of these screens...i need to see which one this is.
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Johnsondr80 said:
Tell me more on this screen or even a pictuer will be better.
There are two of these screens...i need to see which one this is.
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This on is a simple black screen wit a phone And pc with a triangle sign with a ! mark in between them Kinda like this:
PHONE..!..PC
Srry cant get a pic
iJimaniac said:
This on is a simple black screen wit a phone And pc with a triangle sign with a ! mark in between them Kinda like this:
PHONE..!..PC
Srry cant get a pic
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like this???
or yellow with text print telling you to try recovery mode??
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like this???
or yellow with text print telling you to try recovery mode??
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That ones it, srry for late reply
iJimaniac said:
That ones it, srry for late reply
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Need a jig. Easy to make easy to use.
Jump on over to the cwm thread post 2 I put a link
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Well, odin recognizes it even with it not being in download mode, and I figured out how to compile my recovery rom, so it is currently flashing, will let you know what happens! Keep your fingers crossed!
EDIT: it gave me "FAIL" please help! I am using odin 1.3
It seems to fail at recovery.bin, maybe mine is corrupted.
If someone could post theirs for a 4.0 u.s. version, I would appreciate it!
Follow this to get it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1082288
for above problem.. i managed to flash back to my stock rom.
1. download your stock rom from samfirmware (2.2/TTT version in my case)
2. download odin3 1.85.
3. flash using pda button
worked for me.
ps. i had mine bricked due to checking partition box, using above method fixed it.
Last time I checked, samfirmware didn't have it for U.S.
Also were you able to get yours into download mode, if so how?
Also about my post above, I just mean the recovery.bin file, not whole rom.
COast94 said:
for above problem.. i managed to flash back to my stock rom.
1. download your stock rom from samfirmware (2.2/TTT version in my case)
2. download odin3 1.85.
3. flash using pda button
worked for me.
ps. i had mine bricked due to checking partition box, using above method fixed it.
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You may be need to check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369799
zaclimon said:
You may be need to check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369799
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One problem, I have no linux! I would do a vm, but my internet is so slow I could never download a 2gb distro.
iJimaniac said:
One problem, I have no linux! I would do a vm, but my internet is so slow I could never download a 2gb distro.
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What are all your partitions?
If same as the one I got I will give you this recovery.bin
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Johnsondr80 said:
What are all your partitions?
If same as the one I got I will give you this recovery.bin
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I don't know exactly what you mean, but I backed up; system, kernal, and recovery. I put these int a .tar.md5 file with cygwin, and when flashing with odin it fails as it gets to "recovery.bin" wich leads me to believe that is the problem.
Can Odin be used more than once? I am getting a message with yellow triangle and can only boot phone into Odin. I cannot seem to find a working valid MD5 file either to restore stock.the one posted here seems invalid when checked by Odin.I was going to reflash beans106 build 1 since that seems to be my only option.i wonder how verizon would like me showing up with a phone to reflash.
Anyone I am stuck
Thanks
NB2A said:
Can Odin be used more than once? I am getting a message with yellow triangle and can only boot phone into Odin. I cannot seem to find a working valid MD5 file either to restore stock.the one posted here seems invalid when checked by Odin.I was going to reflash beans106 build 1 since that seems to be my only option.i wonder how verizon would like me showing up with a phone to reflash.
Anyone I am stuck
Thanks
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You should be able to use Odin multiple times! over and over. If you go to Verizon they will laugh at you
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gowansta said:
You should be able to use Odin multiple times! over and over. If you go to Verizon they will laugh at you
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Thanks I keep reading threads that say only use stock roms for Odin after you loaded a custom rom.
I am screwed at this point now anyway not being able to even load current beanstown verson 1 in phone anyway.
Guess a totally bricked phone is all that is left to do then they can have a real good laugh.
Your phone is soft-bricked??
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Dannyvld said:
Your phone is soft-bricked??
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Yes only can boot into Odin
Which phone you have?
Phone model:
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Which phone you have?
Phone model:
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Note 2 verizon I605 with beanstown 106 build one in it
What were you doing when the phone ended up like this?
tbns said:
What were you doing when the phone ended up like this?
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I was rebooting for the first time from recovery
Im gonna look for you if i can find a solution
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040264
What have u tried? Have you been able to find stock ROM to flash thru Odin?
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Dannyvld said:
Im gonna look for you if i can find a solution
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Thank you
gowansta said:
What have u tried? Have you been able to find stock ROM to flash thru Odin?
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the few stock roms I have found do not make the check sum in Odin
they seem useless
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the few stock roms I have found do not make the check sum in Odin
they seem useless
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you have a serious problem on your end...either your computers have viruses or your not telling the whole story. the files work fine i have used them all. i would try installing a fresh copy of windows on your pc.
alternative option: send me your device and 20.00 and i will unlock it and put whatever rom you want on it, then send it back.
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you have a serious problem on your end...either your computers have viruses or your not telling the whole story. the files work fine i have used them all. i would try installing a fresh copy of windows on your pc.
alternative option: send me your device and 20.00 and i will unlock it and put whatever rom you want on it, then send it back.
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I need my phone for a sick family member so a trip to Verizon maybe my only option
The files you speak of do not work now for me or they may not need to be unzipped and not specified in directions
The only file Odin sees and does a checksum is is the one that loaded yesterday. The one you said I could not have loaded.
Does Imnuts files for stock recovery need to be unzipped?
NB2A said:
I need my phone for a sick family member so a trip to Verizon maybe my only option
The files you speak of do not work now for me or they may not need to be unzipped and not specified in directions
The only file Odin sees and does a checksum is is the one that loaded yesterday. The one you said I could not have loaded.
Does Imnuts files for stock recovery need to be unzipped?
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Use SirVilhelm's post for the Odin flashable and make sure you are using the Odin exe from Adam's bootloader unlock thread. Or flash Revision 3 instead of the full stock image. I borked my phone slightly and this worked.
Uncheck auto reboot, and after it finishes unplug and pull battery and wait for 10 seconds so it doesnt keep going back to odin.
Report back if it works at all
EDIT: Imnuts file does not need to be unzipped. Use as is.
Link to revision 3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35245728
Link to Adam's thread to DL Odin3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35348366
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NB2A said:
I need my phone for a sick family member so a trip to Verizon maybe my only option
The files you speak of do not work now for me or they may not need to be unzipped and not specified in directions
The only file Odin sees and does a checksum is is the one that loaded yesterday. The one you said I could not have loaded.
Does Imnuts files for stock recovery need to be unzipped?
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your getting corrupt downloads because of something on your end...That's the part your failing to understand... you keep saying "oh well that don't work for me"....ok but there must be a reason. All those files and methods that have been provided work for everyone else including myself. Take a step back make sure your doing everything correctly and make sure your pc is clean and no viruses...again its something on your end.
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Rebel908 said:
Use SirVilhelm's post for the Odin flashable and make sure you are using the Odin exe from Adam's bootloader unlock thread. Or flash Revision 3 instead of the full stock image. I borked my phone slightly and this worked.
Uncheck auto reboot, and after it finishes unplug and pull battery and wait for 10 seconds so it doesnt keep going back to odin.
Report back if it works at all
EDIT: Imnuts file does not need to be unzipped. Use as is.
Link to revision 3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35245728
Link to Adam's thread to DL Odin3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35348366
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I have been working with the above poster on this issue for a couple days. He has supposedly tried all these files you posted and they don't work for him. there is something going on from his side of the coin...
Very informative response.I thank you a bunch. I ended up using Imnuts stock rom and she booted up fine.I needed to know when those special rooted stock files were there ending in xz format.I could not get Odin to see them.I was not going ti buy this whole brick thing because I was at least able to get into Odin.
I have yet to get Casual to work though even though my machines see my phone in ADB
Happy holidays!
Tom
QUOTE=Rebel908;35850464]Use SirVilhelm's post for the Odin flashable and make sure you are using the Odin exe from Adam's bootloader unlock thread. Or flash Revision 3 instead of the full stock image. I borked my phone slightly and this worked.
Uncheck auto reboot, and after it finishes unplug and pull battery and wait for 10 seconds so it doesnt keep going back to odin.
Report back if it works at all
EDIT: Imnuts file does not need to be unzipped. Use as is.
Link to revision 3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35245728
Link to Adam's thread to DL Odin3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35348366
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NB2A said:
Very informative response.I thank you a bunch. I ended up using Imnuts stock rom and she booted up fine.I needed to know when those special rooted stock files were there ending in xz format.I could not get Odin to see them.I was not going ti buy this whole brick thing because I was at least able to get into Odin.
I have yet to get Casual to work though even though my machines see my phone in ADB
Happy holidays!
Tom
QUOTE=Rebel908;35850464]Use SirVilhelm's post for the Odin flashable and make sure you are using the Odin exe from Adam's bootloader unlock thread. Or flash Revision 3 instead of the full stock image. I borked my phone slightly and this worked.
Uncheck auto reboot, and after it finishes unplug and pull battery and wait for 10 seconds so it doesnt keep going back to odin.
Report back if it works at all
EDIT: Imnuts file does not need to be unzipped. Use as is.
Link to revision 3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35245728
Link to Adam's thread to DL Odin3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35348366
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I provided you with the same links? Now all of a sudden imuts rom worked?? come on tell the truth what else was the problem?? Im not buying it lol...glad you figured it out tho. :good:
My note 3 will only boot to the samsung note logo and keeps looping back to it with out anything else. i tried stock rom and reset but nothing works. is the phone bricked and can i get a replacement.
Did you update your firmware before flashing any ROMS?
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nolimit06 said:
Did you update your firmware before flashing any ROMS?
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No i was on the MI3 stock
ruffes21 said:
No i was on the MI3 stock
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Try using ODIN and flashing the stock tar file. That should set you straight. You should be able to find what you need in the Android Dev section. If you are new to ODIN, open the app on your pc, click PDA, find the stock tar file, ensure "repartition" is unchecked and hit start. That should get you back to 100% stock. Do any applicable system updates and attempt the root process again. If you have any troubles look for qbking77's Note 3 root guide. Good luck. If all else fails I'd try a return and hope they don't know how to check for the flash flags.
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nolimit06 said:
Try using ODIN and flashing the stock tar file. That should set you straight. You should be able to find what you need in the Android Dev section. If you are new to ODIN, open the app on your pc, click PDA, find the stock tar file, ensure "repartition" is unchecked and hit start. That should get you back to 100% stock. Do any applicable system updates and attempt the root process again. If you have any troubles look for qbking77's Note 3 root guide. Good luck. If all else fails I'd try a return and hope they don't know how to check for the flash flags.
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Tried flashing stock tar, didn't work. i'm going to end up going to sprint tomorrow and see what happens.
ruffes21 said:
Tried flashing stock tar, didn't work. i'm going to end up going to sprint tomorrow and see what happens.
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Someone found a way to fix the galaxy 3's soft brick problem that was like this over at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030 I'm hoping someone creates those files for the Note3 so I can try it.
ruffes21 said:
Tried flashing stock tar, didn't work. i'm going to end up going to sprint tomorrow and see what happens.
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I had the same problem, flash CF-Auto-Root again
this happened on my 2nd day with my new note 3. had to exchange it. There was no way to fix it.
I had the same problem but I was able to get my phone to boot into recovery. I did a wipe data/factory reset and it worked afterwards.
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factory reset and reflash didnt work. exchanged at sprint, rooted new phone and everything is working fine:laugh:
Bricked note 3/help
Tried to root my NOTE 3 through Odin and instructions here and is bricked stuck at the screen below.. Anyone can help or recommend a repair place in NYC?
I had the same problem, except my problem was when I tried to restore nandroid back up....the root, and flashing of the rom went well.
I went to restore my nandroid back up, and it started bootlooping. This was the 2nd time this issue occurred, the first time downloading the tar resolved it. The second time it did not.
Nice dude..glad all worked out!
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krios66 said:
Tried to root my NOTE 3 through Odin and instructions here and is bricked stuck at the screen below.. Anyone can help or recommend a repair place in NYC?
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I can help you if you still need it
solved it by accident
Thanks so much for your reply and availability to help but after some hours of despair I read somewhere that Kies would be help and fiddled with the settings a bit and realized that I could download and restore factory settings through the software... Such a relief not ending up with a $800 paperweight!!! (and tought me a lesson not to trust just about any rooting direction posted here!!!)
krios66 said:
Thanks so much for your reply and availability to help but after some hours of despair I read somewhere that Kies would be help and fiddled with the settings a bit and realized that I could download and restore factory settings through the software... Such a relief not ending up with a $800 paperweight!!! (and tought me a lesson not to trust just about any rooting direction posted here!!!)
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How do i get to this software if im stuck in bootloop...I tried everything and nothing has wurked...Tell me how i can get into Kies and do this if u please...???
ronny71 said:
How do i get to this software if im stuck in bootloop...I tried everything and nothing has wurked...Tell me how i can get into Kies and do this if u please...???
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As I'm on a Mac will try to reconstruct the scene
On Kies go to Tools and choose Firmware Upgrade and Initialization
After some prompts for inputing first the Model number and the S/N, Kies will start downloading the software and will prompt you when to connect your phone..
Very easy....
krios66 said:
As I'm on a Mac will try to reconstruct the scene
On Kies go to Tools and choose Firmware Upgrade and Initialization
After some prompts for inputing first the Model number and the S/N, Kies will start downloading the software and will prompt you when to connect your phone..
Very easy....
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Where did you find the serial number? The numbers on the box and under the battery don't work for me so I can't get past that screen.
Trahloc said:
Where did you find the serial number? The numbers on the box and under the battery don't work for me so I can't get past that screen.
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Well, that's exactly what I used what was below the battery and the box... without those you can't really move forward... does it give you an error when you log in with those?
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Well, that's exactly what I used what was below the battery and the box... without those you can't really move forward... does it give you an error when you log in with those?
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Yeah says they're invalid serial numbers. I asked a buddy of mine to give me his numbers and I get the same error with his. I did the DEC number as both full XXXXXXXXXXXXX and XXX XXX XXX XXX etc ...
Neither work. Also tried with HEX. Guess I'm just seriously SOL.
So call me a super noob but I cant for the life of me unroot my dang Note 2. Ive read forums and threads on how and I dont know what my deal is. I dont know how to get odin on my laptop. I search and search to download it but cant find a way to download it. Im on a different pc than the one I rooted it to begin with because the old pc is stupid slow. I dont have supersu on my phone right now cuz I was screwing around with my phone and a friend of mine said I could unroot the phone by going into the supersu app. So I dont have su binaries. I dont even know if im rooted anymore. Im on scotts ROM the 4.1.2 version. I do have CWM recovery still tho. All I want to know is a step by step process on how to get odin onto my pc, and go from there on. And yes I have read forums about how to unroot but none say anything about how to install odin. I feel really dumb but I really need my phone unrooted ASAP. I have a new phone and tranferred the SIM card over to it....do I need to have the SIM card in my Note 2 in order to unroot it??? Thanks in advance to anyone who can help a bro out
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Why are you trying to unroot if i may ask... Just so i know what your trying to achieve? If you are trying to get back to bone stock go to imnuts restore thread in the development section...
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So call me a super noob but I cant for the life of me unroot my dang Note 2. Ive read forums and threads on how and I dont know what my deal is. I dont know how to get odin on my laptop. I search and search to download it but cant find a way to download it. Im on a different pc than the one I rooted it to begin with because the old pc is stupid slow. I dont have supersu on my phone right now cuz I was screwing around with my phone and a friend of mine said I could unroot the phone by going into the supersu app. So I dont have su binaries. I dont even know if im rooted anymore. Im on scotts ROM the 4.1.2 version. I do have CWM recovery still tho. All I want to know is a step by step process on how to get odin onto my pc, and go from there on. And yes I have read forums about how to unroot but none say anything about how to install odin. I feel really dumb but I really need my phone unrooted ASAP. I have a new phone and tranferred the SIM card over to it....do I need to have the SIM card in my Note 2 in order to unroot it??? Thanks in advance to anyone who can help a bro out
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Download Odin (it's just a simple windows program). - http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...3&d=1304094576
Make sure you have the latest samsung drivers - http://www.mediafire.com/?hzlnda0l5t8qyes
To use odin later all you do is power down the phone and boot back into download mode (volume down, power and home at the same time).
Open Odin, plug in phone...Odin should recognize the phone and you will see the com port noted in yellow.
From here you can follow these instructions to flash back to bone stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
andrewjt19 said:
Why are you trying to unroot if i may ask... Just so i know what your trying to achieve? If you are trying to get back to bone stock go to imnuts restore thread in the development section...
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Did this already. Confused me a bit. I'm trying to sell it and since 4.3 ROMS aren't "stable" in a way. I can't flash one and get reboots if I'm gonna try and sell it
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tfly212 said:
Download Odin (it's just a simple windows program). - http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...3&d=1304094576
Make sure you have the latest samsung drivers - http://www.mediafire.com/?hzlnda0l5t8qyes
To use odin later all you do is power down the phone and boot back into download mode (volume down, power and home at the same time).
Open Odin, plug in phone...Odin should recognize the phone and you will see the com port noted in yellow.
From here you can follow these instructions to flash back to bone stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
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The Odin forum you posted doesn't exist anymore I guess
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So I found a file to download for Odin. It downloaded something called zip opener. Now what do I do???? So frustrating
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npainter7 said:
So I found a file to download for Odin. It downloaded something called zip opener. Now what do I do???? So frustrating
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The download is compressed so you need to extract it (unzip). I am not familar with Zip opener but it probably works like the others (7-zip, etc). Just right click on the file and choose extract. Then you should see a normal application you can open.
tfly212 said:
The download is compressed so you need to extract it (unzip). I am not familar with Zip opener but it probably works like the others (7-zip, etc). Just right click on the file and choose extract. Then you should see a normal application you can open.
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Ya I'm figuring it out. I'm downloading the file from imnuts right now. After it's downloaded do I just drag the stock file into the PIT spot and then hit start?
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npainter7 said:
Ya I'm figuring it out. I'm downloading the file from imnuts right now. After it's downloaded do I just drag the stock file into the PIT spot and then hit start?
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Section 1b gives you the steps...you need a pit file and one in the pda slot - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
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Section 1b gives you the steps...you need a pit file and one in the pda slot - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
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I don't see a pit file anywhere. Also I don't see a pda section on Odin anywhere
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I'm on Odin 3.09. And there isn't a pda spot. So what spot do I place the firmware at then?
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I'm on Odin 3.09. And there isn't a pda spot. So what spot do I place the firmware at then?
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I have never used 3.09, only 1.85 (the link I provided above). Looking at screenshots of 3.09, the fields look the same but are named differently, but since I have never personally used that version I can't guarantee it.
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I have never used 3.09, only 1.85 (the link I provided above). Looking at screenshots of 3.09, the fields look the same but are named differently, but since I have never personally used that version I can't guarantee it.
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It took me a minute to figure out also, but they are in the same order but with different names.
HELP ME PLEASE
I have been stuck trying to unbrick my MDK Verizon S4! Ive done it plenty of times...I just cant seem to figure out why the hell I keep getting stuck on this "sbl1.mbn" file! This is driving me so crazy I need to fix it ASAP. I leave for a short road trip tomorrow...with no working phone!!?:crying::crying::crying:
I can boot up my phone! HOWEVER, I have NO SERVICE (WiFi Only), I have NO RECOVERY (instead I get the Verizon error...software not authorized).
When I try to do the typical SAVE YOUR PHONE method in Odin, it just kinda stops.
Here's what my phone says while trying to recovery via Odin:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SCH-I545
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
CSB-OEM_CONFIG_LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: ENABLED
START [224, 1440]
SECURE CHECK FAIL : PIT
I absolutely DON'T wanna lose the unlocked boot loader...I can only seem to find the same failing recovery files on the web though.
GOT ANY LOVE FOR ME? ...I know I'm in the best place possible
calebcabob said:
HELP ME PLEASE
I have been stuck trying to unbrick my MDK Verizon S4! Ive done it plenty of times...I just cant seem to figure out why the hell I keep getting stuck on this "sbl1.mbn" file! This is driving me so crazy I need to fix it ASAP. I leave for a short road trip tomorrow...with no working phone!!?:crying::crying::crying:
I can boot up my phone! HOWEVER, I have NO SERVICE (WiFi Only), I have NO RECOVERY (instead I get the Verizon error...software not authorized).
When I try to do the typical SAVE YOUR PHONE method in Odin, it just kinda stops.
Here's what my phone says while trying to recovery via Odin:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SCH-I545
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
CSB-OEM_CONFIG_LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: ENABLED
START [224, 1440]
SECURE CHECK FAIL : PIT
I absolutely DON'T wanna lose the unlocked boot loader...I can only seem to find the same failing recovery files on the web though.
GOT ANY LOVE FOR ME? ...I know I'm in the best place possible
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Try re downloading the tar from here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
And have you tried without using the pit file?
And have you tried the other silly methods of switching cable and USB port??
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Mistertac said:
Try re downloading the tar from here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
And have you tried without using the pit file?
And have you tried the other silly methods of switching cable and USB port??
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No, I have not but I am willing to try ANYTHING! Thanks for the response. ..I'll post my results.
calebcabob said:
No, I have not but I am willing to try ANYTHING! Thanks for the response. ..I'll post my results.
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Cool.
Some things to always try first are the Cable and USB Port deal. Possibly a different version of Odin. Re Downloading the tar file or just confirming that's the correct one of course.
I've not once needed that PIT file for my S4's. I used PIT files a lot with my RAZR though.
Not saying you WONT need it just try without.
Let me know how you make out.
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Mistertac said:
Cool.
Some things to always try first are the Cable and USB Port deal. Possibly a different version of Odin. Re Downloading the tar file or just confirming that's the correct one of course.
I've not once needed that PIT file for my S4's. I used PIT files a lot with my RAZR though.
Not saying you WONT need it just try without.
Let me know how you make out.
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SUCCESS!!! So strange. I tried flashing 2 different MDK stock tar's and 3 different PIT files on 4 different versions of Odin...probably sat there thru 10 different attempts. In the end, it was Odin3 v1.85 that finally cut me a break?... Even though I had tried the exact same process several times before...I am definitely NOT complaining tho! THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! I believe it was the md5.tar from your link that ended up being that one that took!
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SUCCESS!!! So strange. I tried flashing 2 different MDK stock tar's and 3 different PIT files on 4 different versions of Odin...probably sat there thru 10 different attempts. In the end, it was Odin3 v1.85 that finally cut me a break?... Even though I had tried the exact same process several times before...I am definitely NOT complaining tho! THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! I believe it was the md5.tar from your link that ended up being that one that took!
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Good deal man... Always trying to save whatever MDK ones are left.
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Mistertac said:
Good deal man... Always trying to save whatever MDK ones are left.
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Ha, true! We are kinda going extinct You're MDK too, right?
calebcabob said:
Ha, true! We are kinda going extinct You're MDK too, right?
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Sure am!
Been thinking about grabbing a G3 though. Already has root and custom recovery is looking good too.
Though the S4 is still a beast
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Jessooca said:
The G3 has recovery coming along ? Do you know something others don't? lol
The G3 is quite amazing after you remove whatever you don't want on it, even before hand it is, but it's redonkulous once you make it however you want it. Battery life is a solid 10 hours on Pandora playing non stop, wifi on, location on & screen at 70%
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Lol word around the camp fire is there MAY be a recovery coming soon for the G3 yes!!
Now where did I hear that hmmmm
Good luck Jess I've got faith you'll resurrect that S4
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Jessooca said:
If I don't perhaps we can come up with some amazingly awesomely entertaining way for you to make a video destroying the bejesus out of using one of the trucks you drive. Ya know because we all need entertainment.
**for the record there IS a recovery coming along
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I wanna film!!
So what's wrong with your S4? I can post the links to the files I used and explain exactly what I did that revived mine if u'd like. Mine was SOOO screwed!! I've soft bricked every phone I've owned at least 3 times...this last time was no joke! I had to find the PIT file for it. I couldn't even boot into the stock recovery, never mind CWM or TWRP.
I have never soft brick any phone I have loaded custom roms on...
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