Modding My Galaxy S - Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am trying to upgrade my android 2.1 to 2.3.5 or whatever the latest is? So far all my efforts have failed. What exactly do I need to achieve this? FYI: my phone is rooted.
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droidfan2013 said:
I am trying to upgrade my android 2.1 to 2.3.5 or whatever the latest is? So far all my efforts have failed. What exactly do I need to achieve this? FYI: my phone is rooted.
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i take it you're on Verizon stock 2.1?
if so go to settings and manually check for the update

droidfan2013 said:
I am trying to upgrade my android 2.1 to 2.3.5 or whatever the latest is? So far all my efforts have failed. What exactly do I need to achieve this? FYI: my phone is rooted.
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You might want to quit those updates you won't get far also many apps and features aren't in those versions. If your looking to upgrade to something newer I suggest android 4.2.2 it is very stable. I don't think you will like many features so I think either my ROM supernexus or cm will be the best for your liking. I recommend supernexus it is very fast and stable. The fascinate has stopped at the android version of 2.3 released by samsung . Developers have made it possible to install later versions not made by Samsung

Idc what android version I've tried everything and nothing works.
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I've even tried Odin 1.3 it finds my device OK when powered on but when I reboot into dl mode, it gives me USB device not recognized and all the drivers are there. Mobile Odin doesn't even work.
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I had great luck about a year ago following this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070
before switching to a cyanogenmod rom. I hope this helps.

Also the latest version of Odin is 3.0.4 -- or something close to that.
when I rooted my fassy back in the day these guides listed above we like gold to me ::good:

droidfan2013 said:
I've even tried Odin 1.3 it finds my device OK when powered on but when I reboot into dl mode, it gives me USB device not recognized and all the drivers are there. Mobile Odin doesn't even work.
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My fassy wasn't getting recognized on my pc before too .. but I just used another pc and problem fixed !

droidfan2013 said:
I've even tried Odin 1.3 it finds my device OK when powered on but when I reboot into dl mode, it gives me USB device not recognized and all the drivers are there. Mobile Odin doesn't even work.
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Did you remove the battery when trying to get into DL mode? On mine, the battery has to be removed.

droidfan2013 said:
I've even tried Odin 1.3 it finds my device OK when powered on but when I reboot into dl mode, it gives me USB device not recognized and all the drivers are there. Mobile Odin doesn't even work.
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mobile odin was never supported for the fascinate

A little off topic, but does anyone have a link to the latest clockwork recovery for the fassy?

philosoweed said:
A little off topic, but does anyone have a link to the latest clockwork recovery for the fassy?
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the one that came with cm10.1 is the newest one i think. no standalone recovery, on this device you get recoveries by flashing kernels, and there's a nicely compiled list of kernels from different ROMs here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2149067

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Flash rom on stock 2.2

I have stock 2.2. Can I flash a rom to it and how?
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You can do a couple of things...to have it work with 2.2.
-Odin a Voodoo integrated kernel
-Odin CWM(not sure about this)
OR
-Odin Back to stock JFD--then flash CWM via Rom Manager
You have to Odin whichever way I guess.
antoinew22 said:
I have stock 2.2. Can I flash a rom to it and how?
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Is the device rooted? If not it needs to be first... start here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954509
Read,read,read.and when you think you've read enough....read again.
There's alot to learn and before you make the plunge.....better to know something about it
Thanks. Its already rooted so do I just need to download a clockwork and do something with Odin?
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antoinew22 said:
Thanks. Its already rooted so do I just need to download a clockwork and do something with Odin?
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Here is real good info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954509
Here you will find the toolbox works great
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
i need help getting the green recovery screen. its stuck on stock and keeps failing when i hit reinstall packages. does anyone know how to fix this
antoinew22 said:
i need help getting the green recovery screen. its stuck on stock and keeps failing when i hit reinstall packages. does anyone know how to fix this
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i had the same problem yesterday...i was on stock 2.2 and after rooting i couldn't get into green recovery...so if it's the same case flash back with odin on 2.1,get rooted and flash the custom rom you want.
do u know step by step using odin to do this
Just go to the developement section of this forum and click on the tab that says "stickies".....every thing you need to know is right there. please, some research on your end will go a long ways
build a jig yourself or buy one online just in case you are in trouble:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...78211&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_723wt_1139

root help using ubuntu for stock 2.2.1

Can anyone point me in the right direction with rooting my galaxy ace.
I'm using Ubuntu and have the stock 2.2.1 firmware on my phone.
Have tried to run superoneclick with mono but cant even get that running.
Thanks in advance
Peter
Of course. Have a look at the dev section and specifically the rooting/flashing/modding STICKY post at the top!
have now got superoneclick running with mono but it will not show my phone. any help?
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Of course. Have a look at the dev section and specifically the rooting/flashing/modding STICKY post at the top!
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thanks, this is were i first looked. it all seems to be for windows. will look again
So I tried and tried and tried again to get superoneclick to recognise my phone last night and failed. It hung after starting ADB connection. Would not continue no matter what I tried. Anyone encountered this problem or even tried superoneclick using Ubuntu?
I have looked for a script to run to achieve root but can't find one, as I can use ADB manually. Very frustrating.
Can't even update firmware with Sammy software cos it needs windows
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A couple of users report success with z4root. Not working here.
I'll keep searching.
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Use ClockworkMod and upd_1.zip, can all be done on your phone. No need for a pc
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KieranFoot said:
Use ClockworkMod and upd_1.zip, can all be done on your phone. No need for a pc
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Aint worling on froyo
Willill it
I say use odin to flash GB
Then u can roo
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odin is for windows only i believe, which i dont have, dagnabbit!
i am looking at heimdall although it is not supported and nobody seems to have tried it. atleast not from my quick searching. ill continue to look.
so if i cant root 2.2.1 with linux then i should look at updating firmware to 2.3 and then i can root with standard recovery and a zip update?
download windows 8 consumer preview
its free -_-
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spacecaker said:
download windows 8 consumer preview
its free -_-
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sounds fun. ill try it

[Q] How to upgrade to custom 4.x.x roms?

Hey Guys,
I have a Bell Galaxy note I7I7M with T-Mobile Modem Using on Mobilicity Network In Canada. At present, I am using Padawan V8 4.0.4 rom. Works perfectly fine but would like to try some other Custom Jelly Bean Roms. My previous attempts to flash went in vain with issues such as not able to pick up signal (on SlimBean) and not able to Call and recieve phone calls even with signals ( on Jedi Rom). I guess, probably will be a radio issue. Some one please guide me how to Flash and update to custom Jelly bean Roms.
Thanks a lot.
Cheers
osterizerblender said:
Hey Guys,
I have a Bell Galaxy note I7I7M with T-Mobile Modem Using on Mobilicity Network In Canada. At present, I am using Padawan V8 4.0.4 rom. Works perfectly fine but would like to try some other Custom Jelly Bean Roms. My previous attempts to flash went in vain with issues such as not able to pick up signal (on SlimBean) and not able to Call and recieve phone calls even with signals ( on Jedi Rom). I guess, probably will be a radio issue. Some one please guide me how to Flash and update to custom Jelly bean Roms.
Thanks a lot.
Cheers
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Well firstly try downloading Jamie's latest preview and Chris's 29th kernel. Then try flashing that. Not sure about the service try a different modem.
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ZacksBuilds said:
Well firstly try downloading Jamie's latest preview and Chris's 29th kernel. Then try flashing that. Not sure about the service try a different modem.
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Is it ok to flash 4.2.2 as I am still on ICS? Only two of the modem works on my device which is T-Mobile and ICS Blaze. Thanks for your reply.
osterizerblender said:
Is it ok to flash 4.2.2 as I am still on ICS? Only two of the modem works on my device which is T-Mobile and ICS Blaze. Thanks for your reply.
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Yes the modem is fine and yeah 4.2.2 is good. Its surprisingly more stable then 4.1.2
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ZacksBuilds said:
Yes the modem is fine and yeah 4.2.2 is good. Its surprisingly more stable then 4.1.2
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I am going to try it. Can you please guide me to chris`s thread for kernel. Unable to find it. Thanks
osterizerblender said:
I am going to try it. Can you please guide me to chris`s thread for kernel. Unable to find it. Thanks
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Um its in the development thread go down a little bit
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Um its in the development thread go down a little bit
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Did not work?
Right here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147095
I'm on 4.2.2 and had to change kernel in order to have call audio. Flappjaxxx kernel is another one you could try, but it didn't work well for me.
I'm using Feb 29 build of the kernel which in the forum for my current ROM had the most feedback.
Basically just download the kernel, put it on root of sd card and boot into recovery. Wipe cache and then install zip from sd and choose kernel. When done reboot. Always make a backup just in case
This boot will take longer than usual. Don't worry. When booted, it will say something like "upgrading android" or something
After that, enjoy.
Someone please correct me if I am wrong at any point! I am fairly certain that ^ those steps are correct, but just in case
And lastly, I hope this doesn't become a "best kernel thread" try a few out if you aren't sure and see which one works best for you. I just recommend 4aces because it worked for me
Carry on all
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thatdude02 said:
Right here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147095
I'm on 4.2.2 and had to change kernel in order to have call audio. Flappjaxxx kernel is another one you could try, but it didn't work well for me.
I'm using Feb 29 build of the kernel which in the forum for my current ROM had the most feedback.
Basically just download the kernel, put it on root of sd card and boot into recovery. Wipe cache and then install zip from sd and choose kernel. When done reboot. Always make a backup just in case
This boot will take longer than usual. Don't worry. When booted, it will say something like "upgrading android" or something
After that, enjoy.
Someone please correct me if I am wrong at any point! I am fairly certain that ^ those steps are correct, but just in case
And lastly, I hope this doesn't become a "best kernel thread" try a few out if you aren't sure and see which one works best for you. I just recommend 4aces because it worked for me
Carry on all
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Hi,
I got installation aborted(status7 error) when flashing jamie`s rom. should I flash the kernel first and try to flash the rom and gapps? thanks
osterizerblender said:
Hi,
I got installation aborted(status7 error) when flashing jamie`s rom. should I flash the kernel first and try to flash the rom and gapps? thanks
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Go download team win recovery project 2.4.4 I believe it is. The status 7 error is a out of date recovery. You can flash it via Odin or through your current recovery
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^ that
Flash kernel after ROM. Most ROMs come with a kernel in the zip, so it would overwrite any that you install. I got status 7 and decided to try a different ROM because I was too lazy to update recovery
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ZacksBuilds said:
Go download team win recovery project 2.4.4 I believe it is. The status 7 error is a out of date recovery. You can flash it via Odin or through your current recovery
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Thanks a lot Guys. @ ZacksBuilds @ thatdude02 and the developers. Its working. Made some calls and texts. Testing Chameleon @JamieD81 Thanks
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Thanks a lot Guys. @ ZacksBuilds @ thatdude02 and the developers. Its working. Made some calls and texts. Testing Chameleon @JamieD81 Thanks
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Ok. I have a problem here. phone reboots when i touch turn on usb connection, any idea? want to flash chris kernel
That is very common for JB ROMs actually. Had that on my old phone as well... Trying to remember what I did Try a different kernel and see if that works any. I don't think it happens to me anymore but it did before.
I'm gonna spend some time searching and see what that yields. I know you can boot into recovery and enable USB transfer that way. It's supposed to be faster because it bypasses a few firmware components. But either way, that is a nuisance.
Okay, try going Settings->Storage->(Menu soft key)->USB options
From here you should be able to enable mass storage, or if that reboots on you like before, try ticking MTP. Maybe try checking developer options and see if USB debugging is enabled or not. Unfortunately I don't know which to have ticked and which ones not
Anyone? Cuz right now all of mine are unchecked (and that doesn't sound right)
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Need VZW OTA 4.3 Image to flash with Odin

So I did something really really dumb and did the OTA update to 4.3 then tried to "downgrade" to 4.1.x using oden and now I cant use my device. Does anyone have the OTA update for 4.3 available for download that I can try to fix my phone with?!?
go to sammobile. com and download it there.
I posted it in the development forum, with the rest of the stock restore images...
same problem here cant downgrade i was in 4.3 and root with kingo and then install recovery with rom manager and the boot in to recovery with the message : software not authorized by verizon,please help
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I posted it in the development forum, with the rest of the stock restore images...
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vladimirtm said:
same problem here cant downgrade i was in 4.3 and root with kingo and then install recovery with rom manager and the boot in to recovery with the message : software not authorized by verizon,please help
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Downgrading isn't possible. Neither is loading custom recovery. You now have a locked bootloader.
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so how i can fixed? im bricked
vladimirtm said:
so how i can fixed? im bricked
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Flash the 4.3 Odin file. Might need the pit file as well.
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where is it i cant found it
akellar said:
Flash the 4.3 Odin file. Might need the pit file as well.
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where is it i cant found it
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040264
As an option, you can still go to stock 4.1.1
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nikhil.kdhand said:
As an option, you can still go to stock 4.1.1
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You can not downgrade, and attempts to do so will potentially trip your KNOX counter. At the very least you'll end up soft-bricked and have to do a repair install....of 4.3.
nikhil.kdhand said:
As an option, you can still go to stock 4.1.1
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No you can't. As has been mentioned in just about every 4.3 thread multiple times.
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Meat & Potatoes:
I tried ODINing my GN2 back to stock 4.1.2 tonight - I rooted it a couple months ago. Did not install a custom ROM, just rooted (the process also replaced the Recovery).
Tried ODINing back to stock using the files and information found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
When I run ODIN, it simply fails. Tells me "0 succeeded / 1 failed". Phone still works, I just can't get anywhere in the rolling back to stock bit.
Longer Version:
I've had the phone since the end of January 2013. I rooted it for a couple of reasons, mostly to get rid of bloatware, but also for an app or two that needed root access. I've had zero problems with usability or stability of the device before or since the rooting.
I couldn't tell you which root process I used, but I know it came from an XDA thread, and it automatically replaced the recovery with something touch-based. I'm not sure of the name of the recovery. It did not replace the ROM - I've had less than desirable results from using non-stock ROMs in the past on a handful of other devices, so I wasn't about to risk it.
Since VZW is rolling out the 4.3 update and it looks like a good deal, I want to get my phone back to non-rooted, non-custom-recovery'd state so I can install the update. I'm also doing it because I'm hoping they get the phone up to 4.4 down the line so I can use HCE and GWallet.
Currently, I'm downloading (very slowly, thanks sammobile, for not hosting files on your own servers) the stock VZW 4.3 package from Sammobile.com in hopes I can do something with that and just go straight up from where I am, but I'm not holding my breath since the OTA fails due to the custom recovery.
Any thoughts on what I might try differently to get ODIN to work?
Guys I had the same issue. What I did to resolve my issue is:
1. Get the Verizon upgrade assistance installed on your PC . Here's one from scoobysnack (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47368638&postcount=7&nocache=1&z=2813086102250963)
2. Boot to download mode
3. plug in USB and wait for the update message on your PC
4. Update should take about 30-40 min depending on your connection speeds.
5. once updated, your phone should boot back to normal, but you will LOSE everything and have to start all over.
Hope this helps.
Blupine said:
Meat & Potatoes:
I tried ODINing my GN2 back to stock 4.1.2 tonight - I rooted it a couple months ago. Did not install a custom ROM, just rooted (the process also replaced the Recovery).
Tried ODINing back to stock using the files and information found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
When I run ODIN, it simply fails. Tells me "0 succeeded / 1 failed". Phone still works, I just can't get anywhere in the rolling back to stock bit.
Longer Version:
I've had the phone since the end of January 2013. I rooted it for a couple of reasons, mostly to get rid of bloatware, but also for an app or two that needed root access. I've had zero problems with usability or stability of the device before or since the rooting.
I couldn't tell you which root process I used, but I know it came from an XDA thread, and it automatically replaced the recovery with something touch-based. I'm not sure of the name of the recovery. It did not replace the ROM - I've had less than desirable results from using non-stock ROMs in the past on a handful of other devices, so I wasn't about to risk it.
Since VZW is rolling out the 4.3 update and it looks like a good deal, I want to get my phone back to non-rooted, non-custom-recovery'd state so I can install the update. I'm also doing it because I'm hoping they get the phone up to 4.4 down the line so I can use HCE and GWallet.
Currently, I'm downloading (very slowly, thanks sammobile, for not hosting files on your own servers) the stock VZW 4.3 package from Sammobile.com in hopes I can do something with that and just go straight up from where I am, but I'm not holding my breath since the OTA fails due to the custom recovery.
Any thoughts on what I might try differently to get ODIN to work?
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akellar said:
No you can't. As has been mentioned in just about every 4.3 thread multiple times.
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Guys...i am back to 4.1.2 rom without touching knox warranty...thanks anyways.
nikhil.kdhand said:
Guys...i am back to 4.1.2 rom without touching knox warranty...thanks anyways.
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You installed the ota or the zip package? Not the same thing. You cannot downgrade from the ota with the updated bootloader.
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Note 2 root
akellar said:
You installed the ota or the zip package? Not the same thing. You cannot downgrade from the ota with the updated bootloader.
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So if I am understanding right I upgraded to 4.3 OTA does this mean I cannot gain root access. I have been trying to root with no luck any help would be great. I'm really hoping I am not stuck now that I updated.
jssjnkvch said:
So if I am understanding right I upgraded to 4.3 OTA does this mean I cannot gain root access. I have been trying to root with no luck any help would be great. I'm really hoping I am not stuck now that I updated.
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You can get root. You cannot get custom recovery.
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root 4.3
akellar said:
You can get root. You cannot get custom recovery.
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Could you kindly copy a link to instructions for getting root with 4.3. I have been looking everywhere and nothing seems to be working. Not sure if I am doing something wrong. If I need to unlock the bootloader I could use instructions for that as well. I have been hearing it is more difficult with knox.
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You can get root. You cannot get custom recovery.
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Also what do you mean by I can't get custom recovery? Does that mean no clockwork mod or twrp?
jssjnkvch said:
Could you kindly copy a link to instructions for getting root with 4.3. I have been looking everywhere and nothing seems to be working. Not sure if I am doing something wrong. If I need to unlock the bootloader I could use instructions for that as well. I have been hearing it is more difficult with knox.
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Also what do you mean by I can't get custom recovery? Does that mean no clockwork mod or twrp?
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Google kingo. It's the only root option I'm aware of. You cannot unlock the bootloader and probably never will able again. Yes this means no cwm or twrp.
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[Q] Odin Failed!

Hi guys if someone can please help me? I used Odin to root my phone downloaded the files ran everything the way it should be and I have 100x's before. However something went wrong I have done this to a ton of android devices but this is the 1st time with the Note SGH-I717 (ATT0 can someone please help me? Thanks
Loki1949 said:
Hi guys if someone can please help me? I used Odin to root my phone downloaded the files ran everything the way it should be and I have 100x's before. However something went wrong I have done this to a ton of android devices but this is the 1st time with the Note SGH-I717 (ATT0 can someone please help me? Thanks
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With the info you have given..........
Are the drivers installed on computer?
Are you running as administrator?
Which version of Odin?
My guess is the 2nd one. Super easy to miss.
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captemo said:
With the info you have given..........
Are the drivers installed on computer?
Are you running as administrator?
Which version of Odin?
My guess is the 2nd one. Super easy to miss.
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I got it fixed not long after i asked. Must have been a bad file. However im back on 2.3.6 my drivers will not work so Kies will not updat and im unable to flash any roms.
Loki1949 said:
I got it fixed not long after i asked. Must have been a bad file. However im back on 2.3.6 my drivers will not work so Kies will not updat and im unable to flash any roms.
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There was a time or two where my drivers would not install. But I disconnect and reconnect or returned to stock and connect to computer and they would install.
2.3.6 ??? You should have upgrade to JB
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