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Noob here, thanks in advance for any help. I have a rooted vzw note 2 through Odin root66, I've tried unsuccessfully to flash a new rom, always get the dreaded yellow triangle from big brother. I need to unlock the bootloader but am still a bit timid in exploiting things. I've tried flashing with clockwork mod and goo, with the same result, and manage to return to root using Odin root66 etc... I wonder if I can use casual since I'm already rooted? I'm on stock Os 4.1.1, so close and yet so far away from flashing... any help appreciated, thanks
avatarzan said:
Noob here, thanks in advance for any help. I have a rooted vzw note 2 through Odin root66, I've tried unsuccessfully to flash a new rom, always get the dreaded yellow triangle from big brother. I need to unlock the bootloader but am still a bit timid in exploiting things. I've tried flashing with clockwork mod and goo, with the same result, and manage to return to root using Odin root66 etc... I wonder if I can use casual since I'm already rooted? I'm on stock Os 4.1.1, so close and yet so far away from flashing... any help appreciated, thanks
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You have to use Causal if you want to flash a rom. Rooting just gives you root access, to flash a rom your bootloader has to be unlocked and you have to have a custom recovery installed. Thats what Casual does, it unlocks your bootloader and installs you first custom recovery for you. Once that is done you will be able to flash roms, not before.
How did you miss that? Its written in all the guides.
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missed it
shangrila500 said:
You have to use Causal if you want to flash a rom. Rooting just gives you root access, to flash a rom your bootloader has to be unlocked and you have to have a custom recovery installed. Thats what Casual does, it unlocks your bootloader and installs you first custom recovery for you. Once that is done you will be able to flash roms, not before.
How did you miss that? Its written in all the guides.
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I rooted before I ever found this forum...so I missed it....until now. My question is can I use Casual now that I'm rooted? I don't want to brick....I'm running stock rom and rooted and what I've read doesn't address my situation...or I totally missed it if it does...
Mahalo for your reply
avatarzan said:
I rooted before I ever found this forum...so I missed it....until now. My question is can I use Casual now that I'm rooted? I don't want to brick....I'm running stock rom and rooted and what I've read doesn't address my situation...or I totally missed it if it does...
Mahalo for your reply
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I wish you could. I didn't see the Casual One Click until 5 minutes after I rooted. When you try casual, it will check your bootloader and give you a long message saying a lot of things that basically call you dumb for not reading. I'm currently trying to return to stock but I can't extract an .xz file to get it back to stock because it fails at sboot.bin. Sorry man
Yogurt HBI said:
I wish you could. I didn't see the Casual One Click until 5 minutes after I rooted. When you try casual, it will check your bootloader and give you a long message saying a lot of things that basically call you dumb for not reading. I'm currently trying to return to stock but I can't extract an .xz file to get it back to stock because it fails at sboot.bin. Sorry man
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It sounds like I am in that boat. There has to be some sort of fix for this right? It has been a long week for me this time rooting, wow.
Yogurt HBI said:
I wish you could. I didn't see the Casual One Click until 5 minutes after I rooted. When you try casual, it will check your bootloader and give you a long message saying a lot of things that basically call you dumb for not reading. I'm currently trying to return to stock but I can't extract an .xz file to get it back to stock because it fails at sboot.bin. Sorry man
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If it fails at sboot.bin use the alternative recovery ROM in droidstyles guide and flash it in Odin.
As far as I knew you can use CASUAL to unlock, you just have to use the newest version.
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Same problem
I brought this VZW Note 2 off of craigslist and it was already rooted. I was wanting to flash jelly beans v19 and tried to install TWRP but CWM was already installed and I really forgot what I did its been 10 hours already following guides and the only thing that works is odin, pit and root66 but anything else I try after getting the phone back up fails and root66 would not pass the last several times but this last time it did. I suspect the bootloader is locked but I'm rooted. I want to clear everything and install a fresh rom since I don't know the history and the phone was freezing and glitchy but I did not check see what rom the previous owner had installed and by the way Im a total newb but really have been seaching threads to solve this before posting but with no luck. Any help much appreciated
jmc71 said:
I brought this VZW Note 2 off of craigslist and it was already rooted. I was wanting to flash jelly beans v19 and tried to install TWRP but CWM was already installed and I really forgot what I did its been 10 hours already following guides and the only thing that works is odin, pit and root66 but anything else I try after getting the phone back up fails and root66 would not pass the last several times but this last time it did. I suspect the bootloader is locked but I'm rooted. I want to clear everything and install a fresh rom since I don't know the history and the phone was freezing and glitchy but I did not check see what rom the previous owner had installed and by the way Im a total newb but really have been seaching threads to solve this before posting but with no luck. Any help much appreciated
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Flash Root66 or the alternative restore with the NAND erase box in Odin checked. If it won't flash just the ROM in Odin try flashing the ROM + the PIT by following the instructions in droidstyles guide in Android Development.
You would do better to make your own thread too.
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Phone model: Verizon SCH-I545
Build JDQ39.I545VRUDMI1
Have already obtained root via this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487142
Here is the problem: I am using CWM to attempt to reboot into CWM Recovery but the phone will only boot into normal recovery.
1) Is there a way to fix/get around this problem? (I assume that once I install a new Rom this problem will no longer occur)
2) Odin seems to be an option to install a new ROM without CWM recovery, however 100% of the ROMs I want to install are ZIP, not TAR as Odin requires. (I am unsure I should unzip and tar a ROM and expect that to work in Odin?)
Thanks for your help!
You'll have to use Safestrap, it's the only way for your build.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441&styleid=18
Disappointing
Sir_Eagle said:
You'll have to use Safestrap, it's the only way for your build.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441&styleid=18
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Thanks! This saves me time.
So you are saying Odin is not an option? The only way to Flash a new ROM for my build is with Safestrap. Its very hard to tell by the thread if its safe to use, or even a real way to truly install a new ROM. By that I mean, I can't tell if Safestrap's method of installing a new ROM doesn't in fact replace the existing ROM, it just installs an alternate ROM to the side of the regular ROM?
This is disappointing enough that I may sell my S4 and stick with my Galaxy Nexus
ktamlyn said:
Thanks! This saves me time.
So you are saying Odin is not an option? The only way to Flash a new ROM for my build is with Safestrap. Its very hard to tell by the thread if its safe to use, or even a real way to truly install a new ROM. By that I mean, I can't tell if Safestrap's method of installing a new ROM doesn't in fact replace the existing ROM, it just installs an alternate ROM to the side of the regular ROM?
This is disappointing enough that I may sell my S4 and stick with my Galaxy Nexus
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Odin is not an option for installing custom ROMs. Since the bootloader is locked, the only things you can flash on your device using Odin are factory stock files. No custom recovery, no AOSP or CWM at the moment - only what's compatible with Safestrap.
Yes, it's safe. SS installs the new ROM in free space in your phone's internal storage, leaving the stock ROM intact for recovery. This should have been quite clear if you read the Safestrap description.
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Odin is not an option for installing custom ROMs. Since the bootloader is locked, the only things you can flash on your device using Odin are factory stock files. No custom recovery, no AOSP or CWM at the moment - only what's compatible with Safestrap.
Yes, it's safe. SS installs the new ROM in free space in your phone's internal storage, leaving the stock ROM intact for recovery. This should have been quite clear if you read the Safestrap description.
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I continued reading and accept reality now - I think I was in denial! My mistake of letting the phone update is seriously frustrating. My hope was to have the Google Edition ROM installed, but SS doesn't allow this currently.
Sorry to hear that... if you want custom software you need to read before you buy, assumptions are a mofo.
i'm guessing we can't simply use odin and flash to a different software build
endleesss said:
i'm guessing we can't simply use odin and flash to a different software build
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That is correct. Once you take the plunge, you can never go back unless you or someone you know has Jtag experience.
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itsdubai said:
That is correct. Once you take the plunge, you can never go back unless you or someone you know has Jtag experience.
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I've only seen one person say they successfully used JTAG to downgrade firmware, granted he's a reputable developer, but even if you ask JTAG they'll tell you they can't get our model to downgrade.
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Well first I am a Noob here even though I have came to XDA for answers to all my problems.
but i cant find one for this!
i have a galaxy note 2 for verizon and it is rooted through kingo and when I use Odin on my computer to flash CWM or some kind of recovery for it, it fails at the end. I have no idea why.
if i left something out my bad just ask.
Thanks in advance!!
Aiowire said:
Well first I am a Noob here even though I have came to XDA for answers to all my problems.
but i cant find one for this!
i have a galaxy note 2 for verizon and it is rooted through kingo and when I use Odin on my computer to flash CWM or some kind of recovery for it, it fails at the end. I have no idea why.
if i left something out my bad just ask.
Thanks in advance!!
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Does ODIN give you a message? You can just download the necessary APP from the play store for whichever recovery you are using?
Don't think Kongo unlocks bootloader. The i605 cones locked so you need a tool like casual to unlock bootloader to install a recovery.
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Aiowire said:
Well first I am a Noob here even though I have came to XDA for answers to all my problems.
but i cant find one for this!
i have a galaxy note 2 for verizon and it is rooted through kingo and when I use Odin on my computer to flash CWM or some kind of recovery for it, it fails at the end. I have no idea why.
if i left something out my bad just ask.
Thanks in advance!!
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Odin is for flashing firmware (stock rom images & modems), not CWM or custom roms. CWM is a custom recovery, which is different than a custom rom. You use a custom recovery to flash a custom rom.
I am not trying to be an ass, but please do more research before flashing anything else. You can seriously fubar your device by flashing the wrong file or using Odin incorrectly.
Look at your phone's android version. If you are on 4.3, you cannot flash CWM because the bootloader is locked. The bootloader must be unlocked before you can install CWM. If you are on 4.3, you can root but that is all. No custom roms.
If you have an older version of android, you can unlock the bootloader with CASUAL, then install CWM, then flash custom roms/mods. But you must know what you are working with before going flash happy. Otherwise, you may end up with an expensive paperweight.
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Odin is for flashing firmware (stock rom images & modems), not CWM or custom roms. CWM is a custom recovery, which is different than a custom rom. You use a custom recovery to flash a custom rom.
I am not trying to be an ass, but please do more research before flashing anything else. You can seriously fubar your device by flashing the wrong file or using Odin incorrectly.
Look at your phone's android version. If you are on 4.3, you cannot flash CWM because the bootloader is locked. The bootloader must be unlocked before you can install CWM. If you are on 4.3, you can root but that is all. No custom roms.
If you have an older version of android, you can unlock the bootloader with CASUAL, then install CWM, then flash custom roms/mods. But you must know what you are working with before going flash happy. Otherwise, you may end up with an expensive paperweight.
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i used CASUAL and it failed and i did research and some said that you can flash CMW through odin which i thought was weird thats why i posted this. i am running 4.1.2 and for some reason everything i tries fails.
Bought the phone pre-rooted. I don't really need it to be rooted. I have a great launcher and don't tether. I'd like to get 4.4 and see what all the fuss is about. Will unrooting give me OTA access to 4.4?
I'm also on a MAC computer, which tends to make everything more complicated imo.
Thanks.
simply dave said:
Bought the phone pre-rooted. I don't really need it to be rooted. I have a great launcher and don't tether. I'd like to get 4.4 and see what all the fuss is about. Will unrooting give me OTA access to 4.4?
I'm also on a MAC computer, which tends to make everything more complicated imo.
Thanks.
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If your device reads official in settings tab/general/about phone/status after unrooting then yes it'll ota. if you can use odin in Mac then you could use the one clicks. They're in the android development section.
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DevilDog512 said:
If your device reads official in settings tab/general/about phone/status after unrooting then yes it'll ota. if you can use odin in Mac then you could use the one clicks. They're in the android development section.
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Thanks. I'm searching around and see something for JOdin3 Casual to use Odin within a browser within Mac but I want to make sure I'm doing it correctly before pulling the trigger.
Has anyone gone through this process of unrooting their GN3 using a MAC?
Thanks!
Are you trying to get to NC5 or just the base NAB? I used Odin to update to 4.4.2NC5 with all of my data still on the phone. I lost root if I remember right, but there is a CF Auto-Root for our phones finally. So just Odin (I used 3.07) the NC5 tar that's in the forums, find the CF Auto-Root, run it through Odin, and grab TWRP, flash it through Odin.
Then you have NC5 4.4.2, you're rooted again, with the custom recovery.
i managed to get the OF6 sprint full rom file through kies.
this is only to be flashed using odin in the ap slot.
you will probably lose root and your custom recovery.
you may be able to root it and restore the data . That up to you to try.
This is the Sprint version Only!
here is the link: if someone wants to provide a mirror that would be appreciated.
Disabling 'Reactivation Lock' from 'Security' in the settings allowed me to root and add a custom recovery (TWRP).
your on your own from here!
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=CD08CE789EB6B040!1155&authkey=!AIOZNh5nLeYDbcs&ithint=file,md5
here is another link thats a zipped MD5.tar file. this must be unzipped before putting the file into odin ap slot . (thanks to itskapil for the link)
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/download/download-sprint-galaxy-s5-android-5-0-2-update-odin-tar-file/
It's always great to have a TAR file on PC. Thanks!
But btw, this is Android 5.0 update, right? Have read on android blogs that OF6 has been 5.1 update for T-Mobile Galaxy S6 sets. So..
Okay, it's 5.0.2. Brings Reactivation lock.
itskapil said:
It's always great to have a TAR file on PC. Thanks!
But btw, this is Android 5.0 update, right? Have read on android blogs that OF6 has been 5.1 update for T-Mobile Galaxy S6 sets. So..
Okay, it's 5.0.2. Brings Reactivation lock.
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Yes it's still 5.0
Sprint GS5 Moars 6.2
Any special features or affects on this update? Thanks for taking the time doing this for us
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Son Rise said:
Any special features or affects on this update? Thanks for taking the time doing this for us
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this
http://support.sprint.com/support/a...pdateTheSoftwareVersionOnYourSamsungGalaxy#!/
First is this a necessary update? Second does one have to update to OD3 first before doing the update. I'm still on OA6
Cmicasa the Great XvX said:
First is this a necessary update? Second does one have to update to OD3 first before doing the update. I'm still on OA6
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no you dont have to update and no it isnt necessary. but if you are on stock OA6 I would take to guess that this rom is 5 months newer with improvements in alot of areas. they claim its for factory reset protection (so someone cant steal your phone and just factory reset it and it theirs now) and for reactivation protection (same thing so noone can reactivate the phone and make it theirs)
if i was on straight stock i would update. if i was on a stock rooted i would either try and root it or wait for someone to root the tar file and make it flashable through recovery.
thats my take on it.
cool... thanks. I like the security features, but at the same time I may wait till the new Moar comes out to do the work.
Is there a new radio and modem version with this update?
BrickedHouse said:
Is there a new radio and modem version with this update?
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yes its the full rom, modem, and firmware
Robalboa said:
yes its the full rom, modem, and firmware
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Thank you for this and by chance has anyone seen a firmware/modem update only for OF6 yet?
Edit: Found! Thanks tdunham - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=21717
I was just gonna show you that. Lol
Sprint GS5 Moars 6.2
Has anyone successfully loaded a custom recovery and possibly one of the available OA6 ROMs after updating to this full tar?
I know there are separate modem and firmware files, but I was just curious if anyone has tried to go there from full stock.
DurhamHusker said:
Has anyone successfully loaded a custom recovery and possibly one of the available OA6 ROMs after updating to this full tar?
I know there are separate modem and firmware files, but I was just curious if anyone has tried to go there from full stock.
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Yes. In fact, I did a full rom install, with nand erase all (after a bad flash), and I still went back to OA6 and OD3 stock deodexed roms.
Flashing TWRP from Odin works fine after flashing OF6 or OD3. I also used the CF one click root method, and that also worked for me.
Everything I did was in Odin 3.10.6.
Chainfires auto root makes odin complains about the recovery and shows 'fuse>3', which (I assume) means I've already burnt thru three of the 400+ fuses in the phone (kernel, recovery and probably rooting). I've tried odin 3.10.6 and the version that comes with chainfires auto root. Towelroot v3 says my phone isn't supported, even when using the command mod options.
I'll boot back into Windowz and try this a few more times. I don't see/know how joshdv rooted his phone...
edit: let's add insult to injury. I can't downgrade the firmware/OS to OA6, says it fails OS version.
joshdv said:
Yes. In fact, I did a full rom install, with nand erase all (after a bad flash), and I still went back to OA6 and OD3 stock deodexed roms.
Flashing TWRP from Odin works fine after flashing OF6 or OD3. I also used the CF one click root method, and that also worked for me.
Everything I did was in Odin 3.10.6.
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@joshdv
Maybe it would help if you posted the link to the autoroot tar and any special steps you took to get it working.
Buddlespit said:
Chainfires auto root makes odin complains about the recovery and shows 'fuse>3', which (I assume) means I've already burnt thru three of the 400+ fuses in the phone (kernel, recovery and probably rooting). I've tried odin 3.10.6 and the version that comes with chainfires auto root. Towelroot v3 says my phone isn't supported, even when using the command mod options.
I'll boot back into Windowz and try this a few more times. I don't see/know how joshdv rooted his phone...
edit: let's add insult to injury. I can't downgrade the firmware/OS to OA6, says it fails OS version.
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Yes, you're stuck on the newer firmware now.
tdunham said:
Yes, you're stuck on the newer firmware now.
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Ya, before I flashed this, I knew I was probably stuck with OF6 and that there currently wasn't a reliable method to get root. Now, it's a waiting game to see if someone comes up with a method/hack to root this. GooooOOOOO CHAINFIRE!!!
Buddlespit said:
Ya, before I flashed this, I knew I was probably stuck with OF6 and that there currently wasn't a reliable method to get root. Now, it's a waiting game to see if someone comes up with a method/hack to root this. GooooOOOOO CHAINFIRE!!!
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Depends how long you're willing to wait and if you want to keep the warranty bit untripped.
If it doesn't matter, you can still flash custom recovery in odin and any one of the pre-rooted custom or stock roms that will run on the lollipop bootloader.
I got root by just installing custom recovery and flashing super su. zip
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lascoul said:
I got root by just installing custom recovery and flashing super su. zip
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Link for Super user zip???