Hi, currently i'm using samsung galaxy s2 with andriod 4.0.3.. i found it lag sometimes so i decided to root it. i have downloaded the CF root file, but when i extracted it, i found only zImage in it. i have followed all the steps from the video and when i was clicking the 'PDA' after i have opened the odin, i selected the file 'CF root file' which is zipped, then i started to root.. the process was successful, but my device couldn't turn on. it is stuck at the text and not showing the yellow triangle. What should i do? :crying:
No no no, the correct file extension for ODIN is .tar or tar.md5. Not .zip
Have you tried accessing either download mode or recovery mode?
Did you even read about Odin before the flash?
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I think zimage is only for use with mobile odin.
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maybe your an iphone expert
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Re-flash time it is.
After that, root with ExynosAbuse.
Sent from the little guy
If it was a ZImage file only,and it was Zip,then it was for CWM Recovery.
the 'ZImage' file extracted from the Cf-root zip file can be flashed from PC odin/Mobile odin by putting it on the 'PDA' section
cheehong said:
Hi, currently i'm using samsung galaxy s2 with andriod 4.0.3.. i found it lag sometimes so i decided to root it. i have downloaded the CF root file, but when i extracted it, i found only zImage in it. i have followed all the steps from the video and when i was clicking the 'PDA' after i have opened the odin, i selected the file 'CF root file' which is zipped, then i started to root.. the process was successful, but my device couldn't turn on. it is stuck at the text and not showing the yellow triangle. What should i do? :crying:
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reflash ur ROM.. or download the latest 4.1.2 firmware from sammobile.com and flash it via ODIN
root it with my method..
safest way.. and appllicable in ICS and JB versions
you can also flash the custom kernels like siyah. philz. dorimanx. or apolo (it has a custom recovery)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2116549
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hi guys i am in a very bad situation my friend asked me to put hebrew on his galaxy s 2 , so as a good friend i tried to help him idownloaded the orange zip file and use odin to flash it and now it got stuck on the boot screen i can go into download mode but i dont know how to bring it back to life
please help
thanks
Zip files are not meant for ODIN.
ODIN normally flashes tar files which has only the necessary files and no scripts inside.
Clockworkmod is used to flash zip files.
I think you used PDA button on ODIN to flash *.zip file.
Find a kernel with cwm , codeworkx's kernel or siyah kernel.
Flash using PDA of odin.
If it doesn't work, flash an entire stock rom using odin, download from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Then flash a kernel with cwm, and flash hebrew zip in recovery
thanks for the reply I have one more question do I need a USB jig and also what custom binary count for mine says 2
is that a problem
If you can get into download mode, you don't need a jig. The binary count shows the number of times you flashed from download mode. It's not a problem, but it's a proof that you did, and it probably means your phone lost its warranty.
You dont need a jig if you can get into download mode but it will reset the binary counter for warranty purposes
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droidphile said:
Zip files are not meant for ODIN.
ODIN normally flashes tar files which has only the necessary files and no scripts inside.
Clockworkmod is used to flash zip files.
I think you used PDA button on ODIN to flash *.zip file.
Find a kernel with cwm , codeworkx's kernel or siyah kernel.
Flash using PDA of odin.
If it doesn't work, flash an entire stock rom using odin, download from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Then flash a kernel with cwm, and flash hebrew zip in recovery
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Well, some people put the .tar's inside a zip to compress it, so it might be a Odin file after all.
Open the zip file, and if there is just ONE file there, extract it and flash it with Odin. If there are alot of files/folders, it's for CWM
Hi
Got to send my s2 back on warranty with a faulty digitizer but need to get my binary counter reset, I don't fancy doing it myself so wondered if anyone in Essex uk is up for it or can recommend someone that can
frank pole1 said:
Hi
Got to send my s2 back on warranty with a faulty digitizer but need to get my binary counter reset, I don't fancy doing it myself so wondered if anyone in Essex uk is up for it or can recommend someone that can
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Hmm ... DIY.
1. Get an official ROM
Download an install Check Fus Downloader from here => http://fus.nanzen.se/
It's a Windows application, checking the latest officially released firmware for your phone in your region, and download it directly from Samsung servers.
Just select the OS (Android), the phone "GT-I9100" and your region, then click "Check firmware", then "Dowload".
Extract the zip file, and you have the ROM tar file.
2. Flash this official ROM
This can easily flashed by Odin, here is a good description of how to flash a firmware with Odin => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
And Odin is attached to the first post.
Download an install it on your PC.
The do as described to flash the new stock ROM to your phone.
3. Root your phone
Then you need to root your phone. There are different methods. Easiest is to flash a rooted kernel, such as CF-Root from here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=CF+Root
Just pick the corresponding CF-Root kernel to your ROM, such as CF-Root for XWLP7 when you have flashed XWLP7 ROM to your phone.
4. Reset the flash counter
Then install TriangleAway app from Play store, or from here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114&highlight=triangleaway
Start the app and select "Reset counter".
This will remove the yellow triangle from boot screen and reset the flash counter.
5. Unroot the phone
Flash the stock kernel with Odin to your phone.
Stock kernel is the zImage file from the stock ROM.
You can extract the zImage file of the ROM tar file, copy it to the phone, start CWM Manager app, select "Flash kernel" and select the zImage file.
If CWM Manager app and SuperSU app are still visible, just uninstall those apps.
It is not very easy ... Ok.
But you can find a lot of good descriptions here on XDA.
And when having issues or questions, just post into the corresponding thread and you will get help.
It_ler said:
Hmm ... DIY.
1. Get an official ROM
Download an install Check Fus Downloader from here => http://fus.nanzen.se/
It's a Windows application, checking the latest officially released firmware for your phone in your region, and download it directly from Samsung servers.
Just select the OS (Android), the phone "GT-I9100" and your region, then click "Check firmware", then "Dowload".
Extract the zip file, and you have the ROM tar file.
2. Flash this official ROM
This can easily flashed by Odin, here is a good description of how to flash a firmware with Odin => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
And Odin is attached to the first post.
Download an install it on your PC.
The do as described to flash the new stock ROM to your phone.
3. Root your phone
Then you need to root your phone. There are different methods. Easiest is to flash a rooted kernel, such as CF-Root from here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=CF+Root
Just pick the corresponding CF-Root kernel to your ROM, such as CF-Root for XWLP7 when you have flashed XWLP7 ROM to your phone.
4. Reset the flash counter
Then install TriangleAway app from Play store, or from here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114&highlight=triangleaway
Start the app and select "Reset counter".
This will remove the yellow triangle from boot screen and reset the flash counter.
5. Unroot the phone
Flash the stock kernel with Odin to your phone.
Stock kernel is the zImage file from the stock ROM.
You can extract the zImage file of the ROM tar file, copy it to the phone, start CWM Manager app, select "Flash kernel" and select the zImage file.
If CWM Manager app and SuperSU app are still visible, just uninstall those apps.
It is not very easy ... Ok.
But you can find a lot of good descriptions here on XDA.
And when having issues or questions, just post into the corresponding thread and you will get help.
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Follow the info above and links and I'm sure you'll be fine.
The most important thing to do is follow instructions exactly, read over them again before clicking start and make sure everything is where it should be in Odin and that the correct boxes are ticked/unticked.
It's actually quite easy if you follow instructions properly.
make sure you have a good USB cable (preferably the official one)
And make sure the USB port on your computer is not dodgy and working 100%.
Good luck!
1-How can I flash a recovery .img file?
2-In Samsung devices, is there a fastboot mode?
My device is I9300
running JellyBean I9300XXDLJ1_I9300OJVDLJ1_I9300XXDLID
Kernel Perseus.alpha25
Device is rooted using cf-root 6.4
Already have CWM, but want to update
No fastboot and flash with Odin via your PC or mobile Odin (if you're already rooted)
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speedyjay said:
No fastboot and flash with Odin via your PC or mobile Odin (if you're already rooted)
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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I can flash it using Odin if it's a .tar file
I downloaded the latest recovery as .img file
Odin would not read it as I know
I used ''SGS3 International ToolKit v5.0'' to create flashable .tar file from the .img file.. but I got an error while flashing through Odin
Shanioob said:
1-How can I flash a recovery .img file?
2-In Samsung devices, is there a fastboot mode?
My device is I9300
running JellyBean I9300XXDLJ1_I9300OJVDLJ1_I9300XXDLID
Kernel Perseus.alpha25
Device is rooted using cf-root 6.4
Already have CWM, but want to update
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I did that using 7-zip
compressed the .img file in .tar format, then flashed using Odin
thanks anyway
Does it really work with 7 zip ?
Shanioob said:
I did that using 7-zip
compressed the .img file in .tar format, then flashed using Odin
thanks anyway[/QUOI
I tried using 7zip to create a tar out of my img file and tried to flash it via Odin, but Odin crashed every time I tried doing so. What where your steps? I'm trying to create a tar file from a cwm recovery.img
Cheers
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Just flash the.img with mobile Odin
Got it somewhat randomly
I tried it again with several tar files (7zip, SGS III Toolbox, Mskip's provided tar file) but this time odin did not crash, it just did not do anything. Tried Odin3 1.85 then Odin3 3.07 but it wouldn't work, then i found this other Odin called "Odin3 0.07 for SGS III" and tried again with the file created with Toolbox and it worked! I then noticed the only difference in Settings with this other Odin was, that F. time-reset was ticked. Could that be the reason it worked ?
Cheers
So there's still no way of installing a recovery with fastboot.. ? Just making sure.
And from where do I get Odin?
edit: Well I guess I have my answer:
[...]>>Even for flashing the custom recovery like Clockworkmod recovery or TWRP recovery you will need this tool. androidlegend.com/odin-multi-downloader
can anyone c/d?
Just Download Rashr from the PS and flash CWM recovery.img with it and enjoy
Hey guys
this morning i woke up with my s2 telling me that there is a firmware update
I said yes, my phone reset itself and just samsung s2 with a ! triangle appears
I can get into download manager
I want to try odin, I've download a few things but for the PDA part it looks for a .tar .md5
I extract the Rom zip but there is nothing inside of it with those things... so i cant flash anything
please help??please :$
Then try another zip instead?
BTW Zip is for Recovery but it seems like you know this since you knew that tar/md5 files are for ODIN
Flash Siyah maybe? you can get the .tar from here
Make sure you put it in PDA and re-partitition is NOT checked.
Cheers.
root
hey bro
fianlly got it to boot after flashing stock rom LSD
how do i root it now?
HoboDesire said:
how do i root it now?
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To root, flash a custom kernel using Odin.
Think about to see if the Kernel or ROM is compatible with your SGS2 and with your version etc.
Cheers.
As the title state, I have search in the internet and found lots of tutorial about flashing a .tar framework to the phone.
However, the ROM that I downloaded from xda was just a .zip which contains an .img kernel.
How to flash the .img kernel to my phone then install the zip from SD card?
What do you actually want to do? If you want to root your phone, download a kernel file (there are threads about it), and flash it with Odin.
If you want to flash a rom, you have to install a .zip file through CWM, no other kind of files.
If you want to flash a kernel (and you have a rooted device), you also have to flash a .zip file through CWM.
Thanks for your reply. I know the steps of installing a new ROM. However, I used to boot the phone into flash mode and use Flashtool to flash the kernel which extension is .img. But for S2 it doesn't contain flash mode and seems I can't use flashtool to flash the kernel. If I can use Odin to flash a kernel with .img extension rather then a .tar extension? Also when I boot my S2 into download mode and connect to my computer, Odin still cannot detect the phone. If there is any "download mode" driver that I need to install or just use the normal Samsung driver ? Thanks a lot.
PS: Since the debug mode is working when I connect my phone to the computer I am sure I have installed a driver.
Donnie Sins said:
What do you actually want to do? If you want to root your phone, download a kernel file (there are threads about it), and flash it with Odin.
If you want to flash a rom, you have to install a .zip file through CWM, no other kind of files.
If you want to flash a kernel (and you have a rooted device), you also have to flash a .zip file through CWM.
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So I assume your phone isn't rooted yet, right?
For using Odin: there are plenty of guides in the General Section, or even on google. But to actually use it, you have to install Samsung Kies first, to get the correct drivers.
After it, you can uninstall it, because otherwise Odin won't work (but that's all written in the guides).
When your phone is rooted, you can simply flash a new kernel (.zip) through CWM.