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I remember when I was looking for all this info I had to jump from board to board to board and
experience tons of trial and error when I was successful with my own device then wounded up
bricking my phone or someone elses based on other factors, or OCLF/CWM not working in recovery,
all that fun stuff.
So I decided to design this guide as a way for a person to make one stop at this guide, and
find everything you need with some tips I had to learn the hardway.
First while YES you can root/flash your phone from 2.2 Froyo official Samsung it is more complicated
and you risk a LOT more. I HIGHLY recommend doing a flash BACK to 2.1 update 1 to make your phone
bone stock to the way it was when you first bought it (Or if you bought it with 2.2 the way it was at launch.
Its a MUCH easier process and almost impossible for something to go wrong in the process. These
steps will help if you have also bricked your phone (Kinda bricked anyways)or its stuck in a bootloop.
Also while rooting is great to apply some Lag Fixes and such there really is no point unless
your going to flash a new ROM (or OS if you're new to this) because you probably don't use your
phone to utilize any of this stuff anyways.
Before you start please be sure to have the drivers working for your phone on your PC.
If you are running Windows 7/Vista and User Account Control (UAC) is enabled, be sure
to right click the Odin icon and select Run as Administrator.
DISCLAIMER:This is my contribution to the wonderful android community here that has given me
a wealth of information on this subject, and had it not been for these boards and others like
it I would not be able to enjoy my phone and the contributions made here by so many hardworking
people. With that said. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU DAMAGING YOUR PHONE.
1.Back up everything in either Titanium backup or to PC (PC backup can only save Pictures etc.
not your message logs/call logs/account settings/etc.) A Nandroid backup should work equally as
well.
2.Shut Down phone into Download Mode so Odin can recognize phone.
-If phone is in boot loop or bricked:
-Plug USB cable into PC
-Take out battery
-Put battery back in
-Hold Vol Up + Vol Down buttons at same time
-While holding inster USB cable into phone
-Odin should now recognize device in download mode
3.Load Files into proper fields. (.TAR into TAR,.PIT into PIT)
4.Do not check any other boxes then defaults. You only want the PIT file and .TAR files for this.
5.Click Start.
6.Phone should begin flash process
NOTE: EVERYTHING ON YOUR PHONE AT THIS POINT WILL BE ERASED! KERNEL, BASEBAND, ROOT, ETC.
YOUR PHONE WILL BECOME COMPLETELY STOCK AS THOUGH IT WAS JUST PULLED FROM THE SHELF
IN THE UNITED STATES.
7.If process completes the phone will reboot on its own. If it gets stuck in any one process
without moving, just close the program, and repeat steps. Might take a few tries.
Once stock OS of 2.1 Update 1 is applied you can install the update.zip on the SD.
NOTE:YOU DO NOT EXTRACT THE .zip! JUST SIMPLY PLACE IT ONTO THE INTERNAL SD IN NO FOLDER.
If you're running 2.2 froyo and you were just flashed back to 2.1, then you should already have
an update.zip. Thats fine, delete the old one and replace the new one.
1.Now that the update.zip is on your phone the rest is really is. You can root your phone using
this file from your phone. Go into recovery by holding the Vol Up+Vol Down+Power button at the
same time while the phone is off. Let go once the Vibrant logo appears.
2.Select reinstall packages. Phone should reboot and you are now rooted!
If from here you want to flash a ROM over your current OS its simple.
1.When the phone reboots and you see you have SuperUse permissions you are rooted.
2.Go to the market and download ROM manager.
3.Select Install ClockWork Recovery Mod for your specific phone within the ROM manager app.
Find your ROM, Drop it into your SD the same way as the update.zip
4.Shut down your phone and boot back into Recovery Console.
5.Select Reinstall Packages again. This should Install ClockWork (CWM) OVER your recovery console.
If it doesnt take the first time just do it again, it will take you to a different color
console.
6.Once in CWM select the item using the Vol Up or Down buttons and power to select on Install
Zip from SD card.
7.Then pick Choose/Select .zip to Install.
8.Find your ROM, Select it. Select Yes to install.
9.WHAMMY your device is now installing the ROM and you have a flashed and rooted super android phone
on steroids.
Hope this helped.
---Giddy Ninja
FILES
http://files.androidspin.com/downloads.php?dir=androidspin/samsung/vibrant/&file=T959UVJFD.tar<---SGH-T959 JFD Image
http://files.androidspin.com/downloads.php?dir=androidspin/samsung/vibrant/&file=s1_odin_20100512.rar<---512 PIT File
http://files.androidspin.com/downloads.php?dir=androidspin/samsung/vibrant/&file=Odin3.rar<---Odin Application
**References used to build this tutorial when I F**ked up my own device**
http://androidspin.com/2010/08/09/how-to-restore-or-recover-your-samsung-vibrant/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-810442.html
http://board.teamwhiskey.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=636
http://androidspin.com/2010/08/04/all-about-root-for-the-samsung-vibrant/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991267
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732458
Good guide for noobs
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA Premium App
Good post I have and will be linking it to some ppl with problems thought you deserved your first thanks lol
Thanks for the responses and any feedback or critique on where/how I can make this guide more accessible is appreciated (PM please)
I wanted this to help people who are new and scared. lol
The guide that s15274n has is like the bible to this. but I know sometimes that much information can be either overwhelming or confusing to some.
So hopefully this helps out some people!
Thanks for the post man. The more ways to help the better. Mine has a ton more detail, but some may not want / need that much.
s15274n said:
Thanks for the post man. The more ways to help the better. Mine has a ton more detail, but some may not want / need that much.
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And that is EXACTLY what I was hoping to accomplish. Sadly though I didn't stumble across your thread last night when I had soft bricked my brothers phone and was doing a million google searches to find the work around on his boot loop frenzied phone (Recovery console was even corrupt).
So after what seemed like 1000 snipits from different articles I was able to mostly compile this. And then throw in some warnings for future rooters/flashers.
Had I known Samsung's own 2.2 release was going to be so AWFUL compared to 2.1 I never would have upgraded. But then again if I probably never would have flashed/rooted. haha. Oh well what can you do.
update.zip signature verification failed
the update.zip doesnt work in my DEfy
e: signature verification failed
installation aborted.
searching in xda developers i found this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=995131&page=4
i dont really understand what is this update.zip for... yours is 600Kb and this one is 140Mb! this file is just to root the mobile right? I am a bit worry about to use this file... maybe i will get a Defy brick... hehe
any suggestion?
thanks a lot
jose
jacortijo said:
the update.zip doesnt work in my DEfy
e: signature verification failed
installation aborted.
searching in xda developers i found this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=995131&page=4
i dont really understand what is this update.zip for... yours is 600Kb and this one is 140Mb! this file is just to root the mobile right? I am a bit worry about to use this file... maybe i will get a Defy brick... hehe
any suggestion?
thanks a lot
jose
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You are in the vibrant forms you need to go to the xda defy fourm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=852
Yea sorry I can't help you out. As stated above this is a Vibrant forum. So don't use that update.zip. Only two things I can tell you are go to the link above, and im sorry you bought a Motorola. Lol.
Sent from my roided out Vibrant.
Sir... i have faced a problem inmy swipe konnect plus smartphone. When i try to power on my phone it automatically goes to recovery mode. Service center says that phone cannot be flash.. so i decide to flash manualy
. Plz help me.. my phone unable to open... how to root my phone .. please help me...
Welcome to the Mega help thread.
SAMSUNG GALAXY MEGA HELP THREAD
Welcome to the Samsung Galaxy Mega Help thread. This thread is dedicated to ALL VARIANTS of the device. The purpose of this thread is to gather all relevant information into one area, avoiding clutter of the Q&A section.
This thread is considered "noob friendly" with the following statement in consideration:
Before posting for assistance, you are asked to first read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below, and do Search of the forum using the XDA search feature. As far as I am concerned, there are no stupid questions. However, with this statement in mind, XDA is a development community that requires you attempt to search and find your answer before posting.
NO BEST ROM OR KERNEL QUESTIONS IN THIS THREAD.
Work in progress.
Thread Disclaimer
Can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43038401
Continued In Post #2
TUTORIALS
Q: How do I root and install custom recovery and/or 'root' on my device?
A: WORK IN PROGRESS
i9200: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53134891
i9205: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588661
SCH-R960: Tutorial - Root for US Cellular Galaxy Mega
Q: How do I install ensure I don't "brick" my device?
A: First of all, read thoroughly and know what you are doing. There isn't ANY question that hasn't already been answered. After you have read up, do this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49202103
Q: What is EFS, and why is it so important for me to back it up? How can I fix a broken EFS?
A:
Restoring EFS without a backup has been done successfully by @unclefab. See this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58021551
TROUBLESHOOTING
Q: where did all the CM and AOSP based ROMs for the i9200/i9205 go?
A: The device does still have development. Unfortunately, the main developer has chosen to leave XDA. If you do a google search, you will find it.
Q: I upgraded to a KitKat (4.4) stock ROM, and my device' screen is now non-responsive; what should I do?
A: marker
Q: I installed a custom recovery on my device via Odin, but root won't work or stick! What do I do?
A: Flash this in recovery: SuperSU v2.40
Q: My device is stuck in bootloop and/or on the Boot Screen; what should I do?
A: marker
Q: I keep running out of storage, even though I have erased everything - what can I do?
A: often things are lurking around, such as in LOST+FOUND. Install DiskUsage and determine where all the space is being used.
Q: My battery life sucks! How can I fix it?
A: you probably have a rogue apps causing wakelocks. You can try the app 'Greenify' and the xposed module called 'Amplify' to control them. Betterbatterstats is also a useful app to determine where the wake lock originates from. Also please see this help thread:
[Url="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1878828"[HELP CENTER] How to prevent § handle wakelocks § save battery life[GUIDE] [β][/URL]
...
Mega Accessories
For Galaxy Mega Indian current & future owners, we already have the accessories available
Just search for Stuffcool Galaxy mega ..sorry not allowed link posting yet..
Hello Guys,
I am from India too...Hyderabad..
Got the Mega 6.3 I9200 one week ago and successfully rooted it.
Installed most of the games and they work flawlessly. All apps working great.
Phone is great...My Kid loves it alot..............
Only thing is I have a problem with the USB Storage. When the phone is connected to the computer running Windows 8 32-bit version, I do get the option to transfer files using USB to PC but the disc drive does not show up in My Computer. Changed many settings but cannot transfer files to SD Card..I have tried all possible solutions in many forums especially XDA-Forums and Google.Com but nothing worked. The only way I was able to transfer files is by using the Mini USB to USB flash drive cable. See the image attatched. Please let me know if anyone is facing this issue and tried any solution that worked.. Thank you..
I love the phone...
How to Backup the Current ROM?
How to Backup the Current ROM?
Could someone help me in backing up the Current ROM? I9200 6.3 Mega India
I have rooted the phone and tried using the ROM Manager Premium 5.2.2.8 and others to back up but it needs the CWM to backup...
If someone has already backed up the ROM then could you provide the link to download....
Thanks..........
Pariki said:
How to Backup the Current ROM?
Could someone help me in backing up the Current ROM? I9200 6.3 Mega India
I have rooted the phone and tried using the ROM Manager Premium 5.2.2.8 and others to back up but it needs the CWM to backup...
If someone has already backed up the ROM then could you provide the link to download....
Thanks..........
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Backup using Cwm buddy
"Thanks button is just to avoid "THANKS" posts in threads. Nothing more than that. Don't ask in signature or post for it and defeat the purpose why it was introduced"
Hi Tha TechnoCrat,
Thanks for replying..I have tried the CWM but there is no option for Backup/Restore in the CWM.
I have tried the Experimental cwm touch recovery for galaxy mega 6.3 gt-i9200 India INU
download link:-
1.CWM RECOVERY- http://d-h.st/C8F
2.STOCK RECOVERY - http://d-h.st/My3
But no option to backup. I am sure there is no working CWM for this phone. I tried Stock, Custom and factory recoveries for this..
If you have a working CWM for this phone please post the link. Badly need it. Thanks very much in Advance...
Tried even the CWM NON-TOUCH RECOVERY: http://d-h.st/lgn from Shubhamchamaria's post. No option for backup/restore.
Pariki said:
Hi Tha TechnoCrat,
Thanks for replying..I have tried the CWM but there is no option for Backup/Restore in the CWM.
I have tried the Experimental cwm touch recovery for galaxy mega 6.3 gt-i9200 India INU
download link:-
1.CWM RECOVERY- http://d-h.st/C8F
2.STOCK RECOVERY - http://d-h.st/My3
But no option to backup. I am sure there is no working CWM for this phone. I tried Stock, Custom and factory recoveries for this..
If you have a working CWM for this phone please post the link. Badly need it. Thanks very much in Advance...
Tried even the CWM NON-TOUCH RECOVERY: http://d-h.st/lgn from Shubhamchamaria's post. No option for backup/restore.
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Buddy it is impossible that there is no backup option in Cwm .There is a menu named Backup and restore . Else buddy use super backup application from play store and back up messages and apps
"Thanks button is just to avoid "THANKS" posts in threads. Nothing more than that. Don't ask in signature or post for it and defeat the purpose why it was introduced"
Tha TechnoCrat said:
Buddy it is impossible that there is no backup option in Cwm .There is a menu named Backup and restore . Else buddy use super backup application from play store and back up messages and apps
"Thanks button is just to avoid "THANKS" posts in threads. Nothing more than that. Don't ask in signature or post for it and defeat the purpose why it was introduced"
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The real issue is that there is no working CWM for our devices. Therefore, the CWM files that are being created don't successfuly install CWM onto our devices. I have tried a few different CWM files that were created. I tried both the touch and non-touch versions of CWM for both the LTE (GT-i9205) and non-LTE(GT-i9200) versions of the Mega all with no success. Some of the CWM files cause you to have no recovery at all and you have to flash back the stock recovery. Then, some of the CWM files appears to have been installed successfully but, when you actually boot into recovery mode, the stock recovery is still there and not the CWM that you just "installed" (which is strange but this has happened to me more often than not).
That's probably what's happening here. Pariki probably got through the physical process of opening ODIN, selecting the CWM recovery file, starting the process, and letting it complete. Then, afterwards, probably booted into recovery thinking they are looking at CWM when in fact what they are seeing is the stock recovery because the CWM file didn't actually install onto their device. This would explain why they don't have a backup option. I don't know what the solution is beside the fact that we simply need a working CWM or TWRP. Currently, no one has been able to create one.
curgervending said:
The real issue is that there is no working CWM for our devices. Therefore, the CWM files that are being created don't successfuly install CWM onto our devices. I have tried a few different CWM files that were created. I tried both the touch and non-touch versions of CWM for both the LTE (GT-i9205) and non-LTE(GT-i9200) versions of the Mega all with no success. Some of the CWM files cause you to have no recovery at all and you have to flash back the stock recovery. Then, some of the CWM files appears to have been installed successfully but, when you actually boot into recovery mode, the stock recovery is still there and not the CWM that you just "installed" (which is strange but this has happened to me more often than not).
That's probably what's happening here. Pariki probably got through the physical process of opening ODIN, selecting the CWM recovery file, starting the process, and letting it complete. Then, afterwards, probably booted into recovery thinking they are looking at CWM when in fact what they are seeing is the stock recovery because the CWM file didn't actually install onto their device. This would explain why they don't have a backup option. I don't know what the solution is beside the fact that we simply need a working CWM or TWRP. Currently, no one has been able to create one.
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Exactly.....Curgervending..
I have the same thoughts on this.
I can backup the normal Contacts and Messages but backing up the whole working ROM is what I want. It is only possible with a working CWM that has the Backup/Restore option. Need to wait till someone works on it.
If someone has a working CWM that has the Backup/Restore option, Please let me know with link. I will flash it.
Thank you.
there is no working cmw for Mega 6.3 at the moment.
baladev said:
there is no working cmw for Mega 6.3 at the moment.
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SUCCESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.......
I flashed the CWM-based Recovery v6.0.3.2 (20130621) successfully...
http://goo.gl/sTbDl
by Alda.V
and I got the CWM working now. Thank you so much Alda.V for this....( I got the same 2 red lines after flashing
this, I tried to flash the stock kernel for this but it did not work. But that is fine, We have a working CWM
now..Thanks to Alda.V for this..)
Please read my success story.......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43766694&postcount=25
Pariki said:
Please read my success story.......
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your success story about what? screwing up your phone and restoring it? great, congratulations!
now, please stop spamming the forum with your success stories, the first two identical posts were enough.
a lot of people installed cwm on their phones and don't write their stories about it, thanks God!
baladev said:
your success story about what? screwing up your phone and restoring it? great, congratulations!
now, please stop spamming the forum with your success stories, the first two identical posts were enough.
a lot of people installed cwm on their phones and don't write their stories about it, thanks God!
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HAHAHAHA..
Hope I helped you before you screwed your phone...I am sure I did..
You know the real pain is taking the phone to the Service Center. I am sure you faced this when there is nothing you can do and when there is no help from others after screwing it..
I was very descriptive with the way I restored my phone to make it working and without having to take it to the service center.
I am sure you don't know but this will help others on how to recover the phone, what to flash and what not to..If it is for their phone or not. They get ideas on recovering the phone..Hoped I helped others with my Post...
Whatever, dude. You assume too much. Just stop spamming here and posting the same message 4 times.
Easy guys.
"Thanks button is just to avoid "THANKS" posts in threads. Nothing more than that. Don't ask in signature or post for it and defeat the purpose why it was introduced"
So..... bottom line is??????
Did he get a working CWM on the mega....?? Or not?
jimmbomb said:
So..... bottom line is??????
Did he get a working CWM on the mega....?? Or not?
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He got it.
"Thanks button is just to avoid "THANKS" posts in threads. Nothing more than that. Don't ask in signature or post for it and defeat the purpose why it was introduced"
Noob Friendly Q & A & Stock ROM FAQs
I would like to give a big shout out to.. @Soryuu . He has added a great Stock ROM FAQs section to this thread. Please Thank Him, as he has covered a lot of questions I've seen asked by unrooted users..and without his support. This thread would not be moving ahead....
This thread is for all members and any questions you may have..... roms/kernels/recovery/root/bootloops/etc.
Please.... if you can answer a question, do it respectfully. No Flaming will be Tolerated...
This thread is an attempt to clean up the Q & A section and in so doing...create an encyclopedia like thread for new members looking for answers to questions that have been asked and answered before.
I'm going to include a rooting guide soon as well as a how to for flashing roms.. Let's make this a Success..
Thanks...
I would like to Thank the following members for their Support
@Soryuu
@eushaun99
I would also like to Thank these members from the E4GT forum
@jdsingle76 ... For his support, guidance, and patience when I first joined XDA...
@micmars ... For making me laugh.. and his support as I learn...
@BluesRulez ... For making the thread in the E4GT forum that made me want to make this thread and all his contributions to that forum...
@ktempleton ... For his support when I made a SlimBean Q&A for his ROMs..( almost unneeded because they are so well built...:good:
@Stryke_the_Orc ... For his support and contributions in the E4GT forum. That makes me want to be more helpful...
@bilgerryan ... For his support and contributions in the E4GT forum. That shows me how much a single person can contribute...
And about ten others I can't remember...Thanks Everybody...
Ok..So you have decided to root you're Galaxy Tab 10.1 (p-7510 Wi-Fi only)on ICS 4.0.4
In this short guide. I will be explaining how to install a custom recovery and root you're p-7510 Wi-Fi only 10.1 tab on ICS 4.0.4
This is the method I personally used... But be aware... when doing such things..there is always a risk !!... I , nor XDA take any responsibility if your device becomes a shiny new coaster , explodes, or if your microwave runs away...
That being said... Let's get to it..
Ok.. first off. Watch this video by QBKing77 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jYeQ1ndwyM4&desktop_uri=/watch?v=jYeQ1ndwyM4
This is a great video to get familiar with Odin, as well as some useful tips from QBKing77.. Don't forget to Thank him... he makes great videos and has done a lot for the entire XDA Community.
After watching the video download this zip.. https://db.tt/8bEz54AY ... MD5=bdbadaae1044caa08d026a73d568f60e
This zip contains the necessary files to root you're device ( Odin, cwm recovery, and root zip ). You will need to extract the files from the zip..... ( I use 7zip ) but any zip program will work.
I suggest making the folder on you're desktop as QBKing77 suggest. Also make sure you have atleast a 60 percent charge on you're device.
First, you will need Windows computer. If you don’t have one, borrow a Windows laptop from your friend or family member.
Second, make sure you’ve installed Galaxy Tab 10.1 Windows drivers. Here
Third,put your Galaxy Tab 10.1 into ODIN download mode by holding down both Power Button and Volume Down buttons. Right after the Samsung logo shows, you will see two menus, let go of both buttons immediately and then hit Volume Up button, you should be in ODIN download mode.
Now.. Go ahead and run the odin program you extracted into a folder earlier. After it comes up, plug in the device. Odin com box should turn color ( yellow, for me ). If it doesnt light up..check drivers and cable. Make sure re-partition is NOT checked Leave everything else alone.
Click the pda box and find the cwm recovery tar that was in the extracted package. Load it. Now click start.
Wait until odin gives a green pass in the com box and now you have a custom recovery.:good: The device should auto reboot. You can now unplug the device.
After your device boots. Plug it back in to your pc and move the root zip over to your tab. Put it in root of sdcard..Dont put it in a folder or sub folder.
Now hold power and volume down again until samsung logo and again let go. This time hit volume down to pick recovery, then volume up to select it.
Once you are in ClockworkMod Recovery, choose “install zip from sdcard” (using Volume buttons) and hit the Power button.
Next, choose “choose zip from sdcard” and hit the Power button.
Now find root zip and select it (power button)
Pick yes and it will flash/install.
After it finishes. Go back to first page..(go back is at the bottom of the page your on)
Now pick reboot. Congrats..you are rooted.
I mainly wanted to give anybody trying to root.. the necessary files ( as most links for these are old and dead )..That being said, this recovery is old also( but works great for this particular goal of rooting ). After you have rooted I suggest installing a newer recovery via zip or mobile odin ( I will also list the steps for this later, when my PC is back up ) I prefer TWRP recovery. ( I will explain more about this recovery as well )
Ok everybody... I thought I would take the time today to explain TWRP recovery ( Team Win Recovery Project ) a little bit..for the new users.
It is a touch based recovery. So no button pushing like CWM. Which in my opinion is nice. It is also completely themeable , for those like myself that must always have everything looking like they want.
For those using it or wanting to use it with a device that requires a modem. I have noticed that it doesn't flash modems overly well on my Epic 4G Touch. But I do not know how well it works on the tab 10.1. It could be such a thing as it works well...since our tabs have a seperate kernel/recovery partition.Unlike my Epic.
If new to this recovery. I suggest reading the recovery thread OP and also installing it through CWM recovery in it's zip form.
step 1.. Download the TWRP zip file and check the MD5...if available. This insures a good download.
step 2.. Now boot into CWM recovery and for good measure..wipe Cache and Dalvik cache ( dalvik cache is under advanced )
step 3.. Go to install zip from sdcard and select the TWRP zip and flash/install it.
After the flash is complete. Go to advanced and pick Reboot recovery...Thats it..Enjoy.
FYI.....Most up to date twrp is 2.7, you can find it in the development sections.
I take no credit for this method or the needed file. I just wanted to put them in one place and keep it up to date and active.
A newer version of Odin, if the one in the above zip doesn't work for you.I will attach it at the bottom of this post.
This is a link to chainfires blog..for supersu zip. If you dont know what this is for. Please search for an anwser before flashing anything.
Because I'm big and need room to stretch... lol.
Bump...so maybe we can all see this and start using it..:good:
Stock rom FAQ!
The complete FAQ for stock roms!
Before I start, I'd like to give a massive thank you to @Gil81, who let me create and maintain this section of his thread - give all your thanks to him as he was the one who started this idea in the first place to provide everyone with a One Stop thread.
Also to @eushaun99, who's helped a hell of a lot in this thread and provided some knowledge I didn't even know before, as well as providing help to users when both GIl and I couldn't.
UPDATE: Sorry guys, but I'm going away again until the 11th! Any queries I could answer, please leave a comment and I'll update this portion of the thread
This is meant to serve as a complete guide to the stock roms on the Galaxy Tab 10.1. @Gil81 has all the comprehensive guides to rooting and flashing custom roms you'll need.
So who is this section of the One Stop FAQ for?
Those new to the tablet
Those who want to stick to stock
Let me know if there are any other questions to do with stock roms and I'll try answer them as best as I can and add them to this post.
Before anything, the first thing to do is clarify which model device you have.
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wifi and 3G enabled variant has the device model P7500 and has the device code p4
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wifi only variant has the device model P7510 and the device code p4wifi
The Galaxy Tab 10.1v Stock android variant for Vodafone has the device model P7100 and the device code p3
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 for Verizon has the device model SCH-I905 and the device code p4vzw
This section of the FAQ will mostly cater for the P75x0 variants, as I have absolutely no experience with the 10.1v, nor the American variants (though if someone is willing to supply information about them, I'll add it to this thread)
So, once you've got your device model, read on
All about stock firmwares
1.) Is there an official Jelly Bean upgrade for this tablet? Or will there be one?
Sadly, no. Samsung dropped Jelly Bean support for its first gen tablets (except the 7.7 and the Tab plus) some time back. However, earlier this year, Sammobile picked up on a rumour about the Tab 10.1 and a Jelly Bean build under testing. However, we've heard nothing since. Here's to hoping.
2.) Where can I get a stock rom from?
Right here. In the search box, type in either P7500 or P7510 depending on your model. You need to have an account in order to be able to access the download links.
3.) How can I update my tablet to ICS?
There are three ways.
One way is to use the Software Update option found in Settings -> About device. If you are able to upgrade and you aren't rooted, then this is one way. Better do it over wifi though because its a pretty hefty update.
Another way is to use Samsung Kies, the official PC program meant to be used in conjunction to Samsung devices. If you have Kies installed, just plug your Tab into your computer and if you have an update waiting, Kies will automatically tell you. Again, you can't be rooted for Kies to work properly.
The third way is doing it manually.
For the Wfi and 3G variant (model P7500, code p4): http://www.teamandroid.com/2012/07/...00-ics-xxlq8-android-404-official-firmware/2/
For the Wifi-only variant (model P7510, code p4wifi): http://androidlegend.com/update-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-wi-fi-p7510-with-ics-4-0-4-uelpl/
Please read the corresponding instructions VERY carefully! Messing up something with Odin can go horribly wrong. If you don't want to use those articles/feel unsafe about doing so, send me a PM and I'll walk you through it.
And any firmware, as long as its for your device, can be used- any stock rom can be used in these guides given above.
A nice video to demonstrate how Odin's used to flash the tablet (for both models) can be seen here.
Common issues on stock 4.0.4
4.) I notice quite a lot of battery drain using my tablet on ICS. What's going on?
What's been discovered is that there are certain wakelocks in the kernel keeping the tablet awake, and stopping it from going into Deep Idle mode. These wakelocks also seem to be draining battery in the background by keeping the CPU awake (and apparently at max clock speed- 1Ghz- as well)...
There are a few fixes.
P7500 owners can look here for the best fix and an explanation as to what's going on.
P7510 owners sadly don't have the same fix, however, do read that link to see what's going on and try this as well and see if that improves anything.
5.) The Youtube app's really laggy. What's causing this?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tegra
Yes, its the Tegra 2 processor inside our tablet. While good for games, sadly, its horrible at video playback. Its has trouble decoding HD videos from the web.
6.) How come my tablet can't play HD .avis or .mkvs easily?
Again, its a case of the Tegra 2 not being able to play high quality videos well enough for standard use. There is seemingly no fix for this, but the workaround is to install a third-market video player and run with it.
Stock applications
7.) I don't use some of the apps preinstalled on the stock rom. How can I get rid of them?
Some pre-loaded applications are uninstallable by default. These include:
Swype
Polaris Office
Zinio (magazine client, in Reader's Hub)
Kobo (ebook reader, Reader's Hub)
Press Reader (newspaper reader, Reader's Hub)
Reader's Hub
Aurora2 (live wallpaper)
Blue Sea (live wallpaper)
Holo Spiral (live wallpaper)
If you want to uninstall any other apps that you don't use then you have to root first then use an app like Titanium or Root Explorer to delete them.
8.) I've accidentally deleted an apk that I desperately need back. What should I do?
This applies to the apps that are readily uninstallable listed above, although this may also apply to system apks.
Unfortunately, flashing a stock rom over your current one does not restore the apk. In fact, when you boot up you tablet, chances are nothing will have changed.
To fix this, you need to do a factory reset. Which means you'll need to do a backup of all your data and files and then wipe the tablet.
I'm not entirely sure why this happens so if someone could fill me in on this I'll add this into this section.
9.) The stock rom lags too much! What can I do?
Sadly, yeah, the stock rom does lag a lot.
For the best answer to this question, well, take a look at Gil's guide above and there you'll find all manner of roms for Jelly Bean that will/should make things a whole lot smoother.
Having root on stock will allow you to:
Delete unneccesary system apps that are running in the background
Overclock the CPU by flashing a new kernel
Add other compatible tweaks and scripts to optimise the system.
USB connections
10.) I've plugged in my tablet to my PC and I can see a red X on the battery icon. What does this mean?
Don't panic - this is meant to happen. USB charging on the tablet's been disabled due to the slow speed. It doesn't mean you have a connection problem or anything.
11.) After upgrading to official ICS, my USB connections don't work! What next?
Take a look at this thread for one solution to this problem, as discovered by @KrimsonFL (and give thanks to him) - if any other fixes arise I'll post them here.
This post will constantly be updated with any questions I see in the Q&A forum that I think will be useful to all users. So stay tuned as this list grows
Soryuu said:
I like this idea... Would a stock rom FAQ help as well?
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I can't see how it would hurt...right.
If you want,since this thread is still on the first page...add some useful FAQs that you think members need to know and I'll give credit to you in the op...as well as point it out to members seeing this thread for the first time.
I'm in the e4gt forum all the time..and I can not even begin to tell you the success of this kind of thread over there. It really is a great resource..
Thanks for helping..
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Here is problem this message always showing on screen , tab is working fine if i change other launcher other than default this message disappear,
I already flashed this with odin this problem still there,
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OK...I need some more info. What device do you have..p4wifi,p4,etc... Also what you flashed with Odin and how...what is you're current set up..
Let me know and I'll try to get ya sorted out..
I moved this thread because I'm trying to start a Q&A thread for all questions...Since members aren't using it...I've decided not to post anywhere but here. Sorry if this is an inconvenience... But this kind of thread should be stickied in every forum and I'm going to make it work here...if it kills me..Lol.
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I can't see how it would hurt...right.
If you want,since this thread is still on the first page...add some useful FAQs that you think members need to know and I'll give credit to you in the op...as well as point it out to members seeing this thread for the first time.
I'm in the e4gt forum all the time..and I can not even begin to tell you the success of this kind of thread over there. It really is a great resource..
Thanks for helping..
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Mate, something like this is needed in the Galaxy S forum
I'll see what things I can compile/collate about the stock roms (probably not so many things to do with root as I haven't gone to that with my tablet) and update this post/make a new one later... Will take me time though.
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I've moved the Stock ROM FAQ up to the fifth post, so now its easier to see!
Great work @Gil81 and @Soryuu. Unfortunately I don't think this will do much help as not many people come here and those who ask questions don't really search. But I think you should get a mod to get this stickied so that everyone can see this easier.
And @Soryuu, you should probably use that fifth post of yours as the stock ROM FAQ or get a mod to push your post up to the third post.
I've subscribed to this thread and I'll help as much as I can to get this thing up and running. If there's any help just ask me and I'll try my best.
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eushaun99 said:
Great work @Gil81 and @Soryuu. Unfortunately I don't think this will do much help as not many people come here and those who ask questions don't really search. But I think you should get a mod to get this stickied so that everyone can see this easier.
And @Soryuu, you should probably use that fifth post of yours as the stock ROM FAQ or get a mod to push your post up to the third post.
I've subscribed to this thread and I'll help as much as I can to get this thing up and running. If there's any help just ask me and I'll try my best.
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Thanks...I know I'm late to the game getting this started..but I also think it can be a great help to members...Especially with such knowledgeable members, such as you and @Soryuu , helping out..Thanks again.
eushaun99 said:
Great work @Gil81 and @Soryuu. Unfortunately I don't think this will do much help as not many people come here and those who ask questions don't really search. But I think you should get a mod to get this stickied so that everyone can see this easier.
And @Soryuu, you should probably use that fifth post of yours as the stock ROM FAQ or get a mod to push your post up to the third post.
I've subscribed to this thread and I'll help as much as I can to get this thing up and running. If there's any help just ask me and I'll try my best.
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Thanks mate but this was all Gil's idea, I only offered to pitch in what I know
I'll probably get a mod to bump the post up, if not I'll just do some post rearranging
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Thanks mate but this was all Gil's idea, I only offered to pitch in what I know
I'll probably get a mod to bump the post up, if not I'll just do some post rearranging
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I might have started it..but I got the idea from the e4gt forum. And don't cut yourself short. You have already made a great contribution and I see more to come...Thanks. FYI..I sent a pm to one of the mods to try and get you're post moved to post 3 and get the thread stickied..
Gil81 said:
OK...I need some more info. What device do you have..p4wifi,p4,etc... Also what you flashed with Odin and how...what is you're current set up..
Let me know and I'll try to get ya sorted out..
I moved this thread because I'm trying to start a Q&A thread for all questions...Since members aren't using it...I've decided not to post anywhere but here. Sorry if this is an inconvenience... But this kind of thread should be stickied in every forum and I'm going to make it work here...if it kills me..Lol.
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Brother its SHV-E230L this is wifi and 3g supported, i got this tab in that condition so i cannot tell you history how this error happen. But when i got this it was on 4.1.1 firmware, so i took latest firmware which is 4.1.2 and flashed with odin. Everything ok while flashing no error also.
But that message still showing on screen,
Error message picture i attach here,
According to my idea this message is due to partition currupted, because its showing only 9.3 gb,
But as there is no pit file available. So my preference is to remove message atleast if possible
Thanks
naveed70 said:
Brother its SHV-E230L this is wifi and 3g supported, i got this tab in that condition so i cannot tell you history how this error happen. But when i got this it was on 4.1.1 firmware, so i took latest firmware which is 4.1.2 and flashed with odin. Everything ok while flashing no error also.
But that message still showing on screen,
Error message picture i attach here,
According to my idea this message is due to partition currupted, because its showing only 9.3 gb,
But as there is no pit file available. So my preference is to remove message atleast if possible
Thanks
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Have you tried wiping cache and dalvik cache in recovery...
If yes..I would back up the device to a PC...and wipe sdcard..that corruption of the partition also makes me think maybe something in the sdcard that is corrupt..
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Have you tried wiping cache and dalvik cache in recovery...
If yes..I would back up the device to a PC...and wipe sdcard..that corruption of the partition also makes me think maybe something in the sdcard that is corrupt..
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Yes brother i done that part,
Now the strange part is that after changing launcher not all few this error message disappear,
Launcher nova and apex showing this error message, but other launcher like launcher hd not showing this error message
naveed70 said:
Yes brother i done that part,
Now the strange part is that after changing launcher not all few this error message disappear,
Launcher nova and apex showing this error message, but other launcher like launcher hd not showing this error message
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Hmmm...I'm stumped. Let me look around tonight and I'll get back with ya tomorrow..Sorry I couldn't be more help. But I'll keep looking.
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Hmmm...I'm stumped. Let me look around tonight and I'll get back with ya tomorrow..Sorry I couldn't be more help. But I'll keep looking.
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No problem brother take your time meanwhile i will try to wipe sd, as you told wben i go to sroage place device bit hang on that place , i will try to wipe that and i will let you know after thanks for helping me
naveed70 said:
No problem brother take your time meanwhile i will try to wipe sd, as you told wben i go to sroage place device bit hang on that place , i will try to wipe that and i will let you know after thanks for helping me
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Alright...I'm tired...Lol.
I see that you're in the wrong forum...this also makes me wonder if you flash the correct firmware...If I was you. I would go to the correct forum and flash a ROM from there...10 to 1 that fixes you're issue..
If it doesn't...post in their q&a section. Somebody more familiar with you're device will more than likely have an answer.. But if nobody does..get back to me and I'll see what I can do..
Good Job
Well put-together Gil. Great idea, and I'm certain it will be well managed. Thanks also for the shout-out. You have become an invaluable asset to the E4GT community. Keep up the good work my friend.
Hi all,
I'm having trouble getting Safestrap to install and work properly on my VerizonSG4. Phone is rooted with stock ROM and still on 4.3 with updates and notifications blocked.(SDM frozen with TB) Other mods include Exposed Framework using 2 modules,Greenify, Busybox, and a couple other root dependent apps that are not likely to be the issue. The problem I'm having is that upon getting Safestrap to install (which took multiple attempts) it will open to the screen where you can choose to install or uninstall recovery and when I hit install it does its thing but shows "State: Not Installed". However, I DO get a little pop up at the bottom of the screen that says" Installation Complete". Safe System says " Not Active" and " Reboot to Recovery" is grayed out so that I can't select it. Manual reboot into recovery brings up stock recovery so I'm not sure what's going on. I've tried everything I can think of to make it work including defrosting SDM, disabling my antivirus, verifying that USB debugging is enabled, etc. So I'm frustrated and could use some insight. I'm obviously missing something or doing something wrong so any help would be greatly appreciated. Oh, and the apk that I downloaded was Safestrap-JFLTEVZW-3.71which is supposed to be the correct on for Verizon MK2.
Thanks in advance
markctco said:
Hi all,
I'm having trouble getting Safestrap to install and work properly on my VerizonSG4. Phone is rooted with stock ROM and still on 4.3 with updates and notifications blocked.(SDM frozen with TB) Other mods include Exposed Framework using 2 modules,Greenify, Busybox, and a couple other root dependent apps that are not likely to be the issue. The problem I'm having is that upon getting Safestrap to install (which took multiple attempts) it will open to the screen where you can choose to install or uninstall recovery and when I hit install it does its thing but shows "State: Not Installed". However, I DO get a little pop up at the bottom of the screen that says" Installation Complete". Safe System says " Not Active" and " Reboot to Recovery" is grayed out so that I can't select it. Manual reboot into recovery brings up stock recovery so I'm not sure what's going on. I've tried everything I can think of to make it work including defrosting SDM, disabling my antivirus, verifying that USB debugging is enabled, etc. So I'm frustrated and could use some insight. I'm obviously missing something or doing something wrong so any help would be greatly appreciated. Oh, and the apk that I downloaded was Safestrap-JFLTEVZW-3.71which is supposed to be the correct on for Verizon MK2.
Thanks in advance
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After rooting your phone with presumably saferoot did you open up SuperSu and update it's binary?
Sounds like a Superuser problem. Either open up SuperSu and update binary the " normal" way or run saferoot again if that doesn't work and then update binary. Then you should be OK to install SafeStrap.
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Solved it!
Mistertac said:
After rooting your phone with presumably saferoot did you open up SuperSu and update it's binary?
Sounds like a Superuser problem. Either open up SuperSu and update binary the " normal" way or run saferoot again if that doesn't work and then update binary. Then you should be OK to install SafeStrap.
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Thanks for the response, and I actually figured it out last night. But you were on the right track. After trying a download from a different source the apk installed, opened up and showed that I wasn't rooted! Surprised me because the app itself needed super user rights itself so I knew I was rooted. Turns out I needed to have the paid/full version of SuperSU! Bought it and I now have Safestrap. I know I should probably always purchase the full versions of such high tech apps but damn it would have been nice if someone...anyone would have said that. I'm guessing there are other versions of SuperUser that may work differently right out of the box? IDK but I'm up and running and grateful that I didn't brick my phone. Been down that road before and know that it doesn't take much to mess things up.
Anyway, thanks to all that read and maybe this will help someone else
markctco said:
Thanks for the response, and I actually figured it out last night. But you were on the right track. After trying a download from a different source the apk installed, opened up and showed that I wasn't rooted! Surprised me because the app itself needed super user rights itself so I knew I was rooted. Turns out I needed to have the paid/full version of SuperSU! Bought it and I now have Safestrap. I know I should probably always purchase the full versions of such high tech apps but damn it would have been nice if someone...anyone would have said that. I'm guessing there are other versions of SuperUser that may work differently right out of the box? IDK but I'm up and running and grateful that I didn't brick my phone. Been down that road before and know that it doesn't take much to mess things up.
Anyway, thanks to all that read and maybe this will help someone else
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I'm not sure why you had to get a paid version of su. I had the SU zip and installed it as part of the upgrade/downgrade method
sent by baja kitkat S4
Definitely shouldn't need the paid version but hey good to support Chainfire anyways.
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Mistertac said:
Definitely shouldn't need the paid version but hey good to support Chainfire anyways.
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Yes, I found that odd also. When I switched to the other apk download it installed but said I did not have root, so I backed out one step and under the apk download that I selected was text in red that said "full version of SuperSu is required to complete this operation." So I paid for the full version, rebooted and everything worked fine from there. At that point the price was worth it, plus I typically use free versions of apps if I can get away with it so by supporting the Dev, as stated, perhaps I made a small deposit in the karma bank
Now I'm just trying to figure out if I need to do a factory reset before installing Hyperdrive. This is not my first ROM install but is under this format, so i want to take every precaution. Any suggestions? Leaning towards doing it except for concern about my phone downloading KitKat before I can reinstall TB and block it. Maybe I just need to be quick fingered. Again, open for suggestions.
Thanks in advance
markctco said:
Yes, I found that odd also. When I switched to the other apk download it installed but said I did not have root, so I backed out one step and under the apk download that I selected was text in red that said "full version of SuperSu is required to complete this operation." So I paid for the full version, rebooted and everything worked fine from there. At that point the price was worth it, plus I typically use free versions of apps if I can get away with it so by supporting the Dev, as stated, perhaps I made a small deposit in the karma bank
Now I'm just trying to figure out if I need to do a factory reset before installing Hyperdrive. This is not my first ROM install but is under this format, so i want to take every precaution. Any suggestions? Leaning towards doing it except for concern about my phone downloading KitKat before I can reinstall TB and block it. Maybe I just need to be quick fingered. Again, open for suggestions.
Thanks in advance
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You should have plenty of time. I've flashed back to stock so many times and never had that update pop up before I could freeze SDM
I have an MDK phone so I'm not 100% up to speed on what you should do... @decaturbob has done it all and I'm sure would help send you down the right path
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markctco said:
Yes, I found that odd also. When I switched to the other apk download it installed but said I did not have root, so I backed out one step and under the apk download that I selected was text in red that said "full version of SuperSu is required to complete this operation." So I paid for the full version, rebooted and everything worked fine from there. At that point the price was worth it, plus I typically use free versions of apps if I can get away with it so by supporting the Dev, as stated, perhaps I made a small deposit in the karma bank
Now I'm just trying to figure out if I need to do a factory reset before installing Hyperdrive. This is not my first ROM install but is under this format, so i want to take every precaution. Any suggestions? Leaning towards doing it except for concern about my phone downloading KitKat before I can reinstall TB and block it. Maybe I just need to be quick fingered. Again, open for suggestions.
Thanks in advance
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the steps listed in surge's method are pretty easy and there is a video. Once you have rooted NC5 deox rom installed, then you can flash another rom right over the top as you would normally do. I installed Bajarom.
- roms go in stock slot
- be sure to flash SU update.zip (a step in safestrap right after you flash hyperdrive)
decaturbob said:
the steps listed in surge's method are pretty easy and there is a video. Once you have rooted NC5 deox rom installed, then you can flash another rom right over the top as you would normally do. I installed Bajarom.
- roms go in stock slot
- be sure to flash SU update.zip (a step in safestrap right after you flash hyperdrive)
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Ok, thanks, but now I'm hung up again. But first of all let me say that there are numerous methods to be found online and I'm not familiar with surge's method, plus I'm not sure exactly how or when to flash the SU update .zip you mention. With that being said, after getting Safestrap to run I decided to flash a Hyperdrive ROM. Following several a combination of instructions and videos, I settled on Hyperdrive RLS12 as it claims to work with 4.3/MK2. But I've also seen that I need to flash the correct module, in this case JFLTEVZW-MK2-modules.zip file. There are conflicting instructions as to whether to flash both zips together or to flash the ROM and then the module just before rebooting. I've also read that I need to wipe cache etc. before rebooting.
Long story short, no matter what I try, I always get the same results...I see the Verizon Galaxy S4 logo followed by a black screen followed by a new boot audio? followed by over 30 minutes of black screen and a very hot battery. I have wiped rom slots between flashes, tried different ROM slots, just about everything I can think of besides the SU update. So perhaps someone can provide some detail on that step and some clarity on the other steps that vary from source to source.
I'm sure I'm doing something wrong but have gotten to a point where I'm just going to leave it alone for a while and use my stock ROM until I can get some help UGHHH
Thanks in advance
markctco said:
Ok, thanks, but now I'm hung up again. But first of all let me say that there are numerous methods to be found online and I'm not familiar with surge's method, plus I'm not sure exactly how or when to flash the SU update .zip you mention. With that being said, after getting Safestrap to run I decided to flash a Hyperdrive ROM. Following several a combination of instructions and videos, I settled on Hyperdrive RLS12 as it claims to work with 4.3/MK2. But I've also seen that I need to flash the correct module, in this case JFLTEVZW-MK2-modules.zip file. There are conflicting instructions as to whether to flash both zips together or to flash the ROM and then the module just before rebooting. I've also read that I need to wipe cache etc. before rebooting.
Long story short, no matter what I try, I always get the same results...I see the Verizon Galaxy S4 logo followed by a black screen followed by a new boot audio? followed by over 30 minutes of black screen and a very hot battery. I have wiped rom slots between flashes, tried different ROM slots, just about everything I can think of besides the SU update. So perhaps someone can provide some detail on that step and some clarity on the other steps that vary from source to source.
I'm sure I'm doing something wrong but have gotten to a point where I'm just going to leave it alone for a while and use my stock ROM until I can get some help UGHHH
Thanks in advance
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have you looked at any youtube videos concerning S4 and safestrap?
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have you looked at any youtube videos concerning S4 and safestrap?
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Absolutely! But good news, phone is now booting! I tried flashing both zips together and it's working...at least I think it is. Displaying what I think is Google Play Edition boot image, 4 dots, yellow green red and blue zooming in and out. Not sure how long this is supposed to go on but I'm further along than previously. Any suggestions in case I end up in a boot loop or how long to wait to decide?
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Absolutely! But good news, phone is now booting! I tried flashing both zips together and it's working...at least I think it is. Displaying what I think is Google Play Edition boot image, 4 dots, yellow green red and blue zooming in and out. Not sure how long this is supposed to go on but I'm further along than previously. Any suggestions in case I end up in a boot loop or how long to wait to decide?
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Did you check the thread for compatibility of roms with ss?
sent by baja kitkat S4
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Did you check the thread for compatibility of roms with ss?
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Yup! As a matter of fact this is the video I watched that shows Hyperdrive RSL12 on the exact same phone as mine with 4.3 MK2 build.I think this is also the one that suggests flashing the module at the end. I've watched so many videos I can't remember which ones say what.
Am I missing something? I've made sure that I have USB debugging checked as well as unknown sources before flashing, I've tried flashing both zips at the same time and individually, even tried again without selecting any music players besides the Samsung one and not picking any audio mods when setting up the rom as per someones post on some blog somewhere. I've changed boot image, keyboards...I'm just about over this ROM. It can clearly be used with 4.3 but just not for me I quess? I've even considered backing up my stock rom and doing a factory reset on my phone and then starting from scratch. I'm just hoping I don't have to update to KitKat, which by the way is what Hyperdrive's website states you have to do, but this video contradicts that. UGHHH AGAIN!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA8cV3-r3oU
Wow, really? Nothing? No one? I thought this was where all the Android Root and Rom specialist hung out? Am I posting in the wrong thread or something? I cannot be the only one with this problem, can I?
markctco said:
Wow, really? Nothing? No one? I thought this was where all the Android Root and Rom specialist hung out? Am I posting in the wrong thread or something? I cannot be the only one with this problem, can I?
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Alright since your trying Rls12 this should be easy since that's for Mk2.. Which your on.
Hop into SafeStrap and create a ROM slot. After its created activate that ROM slot. Then for good measure once your on that ROM slot wipe it.. Factory data reset. Then proceed to flash the Hyperdrive zip. Once that's finished don't leave SafeStrap until you'll flash those modules.
Then you can wipe cache and Dalvic again before rebooting.
If that's still not working for you I'm not sure where the problem lies. You're using SafeStrap v3.71 right?? Not version 3.72..
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Mistertac said:
Alright since your trying Rls12 this should be easy since that's for Mk2.. Which your on.
Hop into SafeStrap and create a ROM slot. After its created activate that ROM slot. Then for good measure once your on that ROM slot wipe it.. Factory data reset. Then proceed to flash the Hyperdrive zip. Once that's finished don't leave SafeStrap until you'll flash those modules.
Then you can wipe cache and Dalvic again before rebooting.
If that's still not working for you I'm not sure where the problem lies. You're using SafeStrap v3.71 right?? Not version 3.72..
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Thanks for responding! And yes I'm using that version of Safestrap and did everything you mentioned as per this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4F5UYDcQ5A
The only thing I can think of comes from something someone else mentioned about updating superuser binaries which made me realize that SuperSu, which is what I have doesn't appear to have that option. I checked the Play Store and there is the original Super User apk that I've used before to root other versions before all this bootloader crap started. I remember updating binaries in that version...I think. It may have been an option in CWM which I've also used. Could that be the issue? SuperSu acts just like Super User, asking for permissions and whatnot, but maybe Safestrap needs the other version. I think I'm going to uninstall or freeze (better idea) SuperSu and install the regular SuperUser. What gets me thought is that they are both developed by Chainfire, so I'm not sure what the difference would be. I do know that something is not right because I'm confident I'm doing everything as instructed.
HOT DAMN! I got it! It was a SuperSu issue, just took me a bit to figure out how to update binaries. It doesn't just have a button for that, had to uninstall and reinstall newest version.
Wow, what a trip that was! And I love the ROM.Gotta go and play now though
Thanks for everyones help and patience!
markctco said:
Hi all,
I'm having trouble getting Safestrap to install and work properly on my VerizonSG4. Phone is rooted with stock ROM and still on 4.3 with updates and notifications blocked.(SDM frozen with TB) Other mods include Exposed Framework using 2 modules,Greenify, Busybox, and a couple other root dependent apps that are not likely to be the issue. The problem I'm having is that upon getting Safestrap to install (which took multiple attempts) it will open to the screen where you can choose to install or uninstall recovery and when I hit install it does its thing but shows "State: Not Installed". However, I DO get a little pop up at the bottom of the screen that says" Installation Complete". Safe System says " Not Active" and " Reboot to Recovery" is grayed out so that I can't select it. Manual reboot into recovery brings up stock recovery so I'm not sure what's going on. I've tried everything I can think of to make it work including defrosting SDM, disabling my antivirus, verifying that USB debugging is enabled, etc. So I'm frustrated and could use some insight. I'm obviously missing something or doing something wrong so any help would be greatly appreciated. Oh, and the apk that I downloaded was Safestrap-JFLTEVZW-3.71which is supposed to be the correct on for Verizon MK2.
Thanks in advance
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Install Terminal Emulator. Type su and press enter. Then type setenforce 0 with a space after setenforce. Then press enter and reopen SafeStrap and all is well. The reboot recovery button will not be greyed out no more.
James- tech for a site dealing with Android day and night!
OKay,
Philz/Advanced CWM build for;
SM-T230/NU/31 Philz 6.59 and Aromafm [Marvell]
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=28382
SM-T237p Philz 6.59 [QCOM/MSM] Thanks @hookem2oo7 for testing.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934549969
SM-T230nt Philz 6.59 [QCOM/MSM] Thanks @Erus Tyrannus for testing.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952612934
SM-T330/NU/31 Philz 6.58.9
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=23544
SM-T530NU/31/35 Philz 6.58.9
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=23537
SM-T533 Philz 6.58.9 <-this is a temporary test build - no noobs.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24336189125296272
After usage you may need to reflash the stock LP 5.1 releases recovery.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24338798368260119 <-This zip is recovery flashable.
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NOTE remove .md5 extension if Odin complains -- 64gig sdcards must be formatted exfat
As soon as i get reorganized i will get device trees reconstructed and posted.
My hard drive failed and i lost most of what i had.
the source code for Philz recovery is here https://github.com/PhilZ-cwm6/philz_touch_cwm6
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Thanks to the following for support and testing
Huge thanks to @g_ding84 for testing the SM-T230/NU31 process
A special thanks to @Aben314 for supporting me in my efforts.
On the SM-T33XX- @Rusell - the main man , primary tester @pre4speed initial tester and moral support @Flashalot device tree and moral support
On the SM-T53XX thanks to @tgalal @sub77 for their previous work and @mariojuniorjp for testing on the sm-t531
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These are the tools you need if you don't have them already - Odin and Samsung USB Drivers
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=25040
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For builders, this is the default.prop of the sm-t330nu recovery, to make sure your rom assert entries will be correct
Code:
# PHILZ SM-T330NU-MB74
#
persist.security.ams.enforcing=0
ro.adb.secure=0
ro.secure=0
ro.allow.mock.location=1
ro.debuggable=1
persist.sys.usb.config=adb
persist.sys.root_access=1
ro.build.product=milletwifi[COLOR="Red"]ue[/COLOR]
ro.product.device=milletwifi[COLOR="Red"]ue[/COLOR]
ro.product.model=SM-T330NU
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=samsung
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=US
ro.board.platform=msm8226
Sources
Device Trees Per Build
MOD EDIT: LINKS REMOVED
dev host link does not work for me.
rsktkr1 said:
dev host link does not work for me.
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Did you read the OP completely?
If so, my apologies. Sometimes devhost goes down for inexplicable reasons.
Try again later.
m
UPDATE; see OP
SM-T330NU Philz/ADV CWM recovery
corrected storages, sdcard1 , usb-otg
TODO - orient to landscape, adjust/optimize read/write speeds
I now have the sm-t330nu so, hopefully, things will pick up.
m
EDIT- Okay, new version, storages corrected, no landscape orientation yet.
YOU MUST MAKE A NEW BACKUP AFTER INSTALL !
Backups made with previous version encounter selinux context/permission problem
and result in bootloop.
Double-checking file info for Odin
Does the sm-t330nu-philz-recovery-D-3.tar file for Odin contain the same update as the zip? I'm still new to Odin, but I've gleaned from searching that it can't use flashable zip files, they must be tar or tar.md5. Want to make sure I get the correct file before giving this a go. Thanks for a small bit of hand-holding.
K,
hi, no, odin flash d-3 first then flash the update in recovery.
i'm working on final build, so once that's done the current odin flashable file and the update zip
will be replaced, read the update post as well as the OP and be aware of the selinux issue ,
i believe i've corrected that issue in the current/final build i'm working on and should hopefully
have it up soon
thanks.
m.
Final Build Uploaded
Okay,
see OP for link, will be moving things over to android file host soon [mirror], will add link to OP
Final Build, orientation will remain in portrait, from what i've been reading, i would need to modify
kernel source to achieve landscape, which i won't be doing until after i get a rom [successful] to build through, sorry.
I tried increasing font size but, in portrait the text becomes jumbled and looks sloppy, [ yuck ! ]
The virtual keys will come in handy
Storages and selinux issue corrected, sdcard1 :good: usb-otg :good:
As a precaution, make a brand new backup, especially to preserve your full stock rom !
When/if i get landscape orientation and font sizes done i will release a really final version,
provided someone else doesn't do it first.
Sorry for the goofs and delays.
m
Thank you all!!!!
I'm getting a MD5 error when attempting to flash this Recovery to my T330NU Galaxy tab 4 8.0 Via ODIN
I tried redownloading it several times and got the same results.. I tried to flash this over the TWRP recovery port, its not mounting Cache so I can't flash the Zip..
Zaphodspeaks said:
I'm getting a MD5 error when attempting to flash this Recovery to my T330NU Galaxy tab 4 8.0 Via ODIN
I tried redownloading it several times and got the same results.. I tried to flash this over the TWRP recovery port, its not mounting Cache so I can't flash the Zip..
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Z,
hi,
the .md5 extension can be removed, meaning, rename blah.recovery.tar.md5 to blah.recovery.tar
i scripted the odin packing process for my recovery builds a while back so, the md5 gets added as a matter of course.
the recovery will flash, as a step to defeat the automatic restoration of the stock recovery by the rom,
uncheck auto restart/reboot in odin and perform your flash, wait for the RES OK message, give it a second or two longer,
then disconnect your tab and use the three button combo to force boot to recovery, home,volume-up,power
from recovery reboot as normal.
m
moonbutt74 said:
Z,
hi,
the .md5 extension can be removed, meaning, rename blah.recovery.tar.md5 to blah.recovery.tar
i scripted the odin packing process for my recovery builds a while back so, the md5 gets added as a matter of course.
the recovery will flash, as a step to defeat the automatic restoration of the stock recovery by the rom,
uncheck auto restart/reboot in odin and perform your flash, wait for the RES OK message, give it a second or two longer,
then disconnect your tab and use the three button combo to force boot to recovery, home,volume-up,power
from recovery reboot as normal.
m
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Ill do just that.. While I was sleeping, that idea did occur to me
Edit, yup that worked! Thanx..
Edit: Like the TWRP recovery, this recovery won't mount Cache..?
deleted, no longer relevant.
Pulling this conversation into the right thread.
I have the milletwifiUE SM-T330NU. This recovery wouldn't flash on it. The title is misleading b/c this recovery isn't for all of the SM-T330NU devices. Since it wouldn't flash, there isn't any harm done, but having read almost every other thread in the Tab 4 forum, I'd suggest pointing out the code name of each device is important in the OP. There are differences between the SM-T330NUs apparently.
Still, M, thank you for your work on the device. If you can link me to directions on how to pull a recovery.log or boot.img or whatever you may need to include the milletwifiue, I'd be glad to. If you've already posted those directions and I missed them, point me to the post.
Can you make one for smt331
Dewang rocky said:
Can you make one for smt331
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D,
hi, try this version, flash via odin. http://d-h.st/de2u click the download now button.
the name of the file is sm-t331-Philz-6_58_9-recovery-round1.tar
m
xnatex21 said:
Pulling this conversation into the right thread.
I have the milletwifiUE SM-T330NU. This recovery wouldn't flash on it. The title is misleading b/c this recovery isn't for all of the SM-T330NU devices. Since it wouldn't flash, there isn't any harm done, but having read almost every other thread in the Tab 4 forum, I'd suggest pointing out the code name of each device is important in the OP. There are differences between the SM-T330NUs apparently.
Still, M, thank you for your work on the device. If you can link me to directions on how to pull a recovery.log or boot.img or whatever you may need to include the milletwifiue, I'd be glad to. If you've already posted those directions and I missed them, point me to the post.
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The recovery is for the milletwifi sm-t330nu, again if you read the op you will see the codename clearly stated in the posted default.prop.
If i understand your issue, you either attempted to flash this recovery's .zip installation from another recovery, or you attempted to flash
a modified repackaged "stock" rom in which, during the process, the assert in the updater-script determined your device to be incorrect.
In which case your custom rom and/or previous custom recovery are in error.
I say this bluntly yet, without malice, I have done this before and have a fairly good handle on it. I would certainly modify a version for you
if you provide me with the actual original stock boot or recovery image for your device. Images from custom/modded roms will not do.
m
moonbutt74 said:
The recovery is for the milletwifi sm-t330nu, again if you read the op you will see the codename clearly stated in the posted default.prop.
If i understand your issue, you either attempted to flash this recovery's .zip installation from another recovery, or you attempted to flash
a modified repackaged "stock" rom in which, during the process, the assert in the updater-script determined your device to be incorrect.
In which case your custom rom and/or previous custom recovery are in error.
I say this bluntly yet, without malice, I have done this before and have a fairly good handle on it. I would certainly modify a version for you
if you provide me with the actual original stock boot or recovery image for your device. Images from custom/modded roms will not do.
m
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If I'm one of the only people that would benefit from it, lets not worry about it. At this point I don't have the stock recovery b/c I flashed twrp first and then tried to flash this.
I see you did post the code name in the OP but I think it would help to point out that there are sm-t330nu variants, like mine. Coming from years of flashing, I know most people here are used to checking model #s that are posted in the title. Its very unusual to get a model with different code names and not a different carrier, in this case wifi (as opposed to Verizon ot Sprint etc).
Edit: typos
X,
hi,
the ue thing is weird, , i am wondering if my tab might have been a refurbished device.
this should do you, it the same recovery adjusted to milletwifiue
Derp on me, sorry https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95887005526787734
the name of the file is sm-t330nu-Philz-6_58_9-milletwifiue-recovery.zip
I'll add it to OP and make an edit. Let me know if you have an issue.
m
moonbutt74 said:
X,
hi,
the ue thing is weird, , i am wondering if my tab might have been a refurbished device.
this should do you, it the same recovery adjusted to milletwifiue
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95887005526787126
I'll add it to OP and make an edit. Let me know if you have an issue.
m
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M,
I flashed it in twrp .3 and it failed. It didn't give me the wrong device error though.
My device is a refurb too. I pulled this from bug report, not sure if it helps:
milletwifiue-user 4.4.2 KOT49H T330NUUEU1ANCA