Hi, I have an old Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1 SCH-i925 that is not rooted and still has the original OS (Android 4.1.2) on it.
I'm trying to update to Lineage OS 16.0 using Odin, but have not been able to. I've tried several versions of the Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones, and several versions of Odin, as well as different USB cables. Does anyone have any advice for what I could do next? I realize this may be a basic question but I've sunk 20+ hours into this and am lost.
smadug2 said:
Hi, I have an old Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1 SCH-i925 that is not rooted and still has the original OS (Android 4.1.2) on it.
I'm trying to update to Lineage OS 16.0 using Odin, but have not been able to. I've tried several versions of the Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones, and several versions of Odin, as well as different USB cables. Does anyone have any advice for what I could do next? I realize this may be a basic question but I've sunk 20+ hours into this and am lost.
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You install custom ROM via custom recovery, for example TWRP.
ze7zez said:
You install custom ROM via custom recovery, for example TWRP.
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Thanks for the prompt reply! I was under the impression that Odin was required to install TWRP in the first place. Is there another way to transfer TWRP to the device and access it through the bootloader mode on the tablet ("power + volume up") ?
smadug2 said:
(...) I was under the impression that Odin was required to install TWRP in the first place.(...)
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Of course you did, but you wrote:
"I'm trying to update to Lineage OS 16.0 using Odin"
You must use the exact version of Odin that is recommended for your model, which is 3.13.1. I use The Muppets version.
There are no Samsung drivers other than these:
Samsung Android USB Driver | Samsung Developers
You need the driver only if you are developing on Windows and want to connect a Samsung Android device to your development environment over USB.
developer.samsung.com
ze7zez said:
Of course you did, but you wrote:
"I'm trying to update to Lineage OS 16.0 using Odin"
You must use the exact version of Odin that is recommended for your model, which is 3.13.1. I use The Muppets version.
There are no Samsung drivers other than these:
Samsung Android USB Driver | Samsung Developers
You need the driver only if you are developing on Windows and want to connect a Samsung Android device to your development environment over USB.
developer.samsung.com
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Ok! I downloaded Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows v1.7.59 and am using the muppets version of Odin (3.13.1), and it still fails to transfer any files. I tried with an auto-root .tar file and TWRP. I've attached the Odin window output for reference:
Oh, this is for a galaxy *note* tablet, not the thing I have. You may want to update the post title to add that detail. I had to google the SCH-i925 to be sure...
smadug2 said:
Ok! I downloaded Samsung Android USB Driver for Windows v1.7.59 and am using the muppets version of Odin (3.13.1), and it still fails to transfer any files. I tried with an auto-root .tar file and TWRP. I've attached the Odin window output for reference:
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I don't understand why you want to flash something for n8010 when you have a tablet from Verizon?
Show the tablet property screen with hardware and firmware information.
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
ze7zez said:
I don't understand why you want to flash something for n8010 when you have a tablet from Verizon?
Show the tablet property screen with hardware and firmware information.
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
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I read in various other places that the auto-root file and TWRP file for the n8010 works for the Verizon version (SCH-i925) since it's essentially the same device. I may be wrong though...I cannot find a specific TWRP file online for this version of the 10.1.
I have attached the device details to this post.
Unfortunately, extensive searching online indicates that there is no easy way to unlock the bootloader for the sch-i925: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...root-jailbreak-recovery.3400894/post-79789473
Any advice on these various issues would be greatly appreciated!
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Any advice on these various issues would be greatly appreciated!
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Without an unlocked bootloader, you probably aren't flashing TWRP or a custom ROM. In stock ROM you can root easily, even with Towelroot.
There's nothing more I can't help, so as not to harm.
Ok well thanks for your help!
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I am trying to root my device, but for multiple reasons, it won't work with Odin (I am using Linux only, the windows system which I can access has no USB 2.0, and without I get a windows-bluescreen; tried with VirtualBox, but had no luck).
So here is my question: Can I use fastboot and adb to root my phone and after that flash a custom rom?
I've found only guides to install the android sdk (which is already installed on my system) and a guide to root the Galaxy nexus.
Can I work with that guide for the galaxy s2? If yes: is the kernel image (bzImage) in the CF-root-kernel the "boot.img"?
I couldn't find any information on this for the Galaxy S2, but if there is a similar thread, sorry, but would be nice to point me to the right thread.
I would really appreciate any help
galaxy s2 doesnt have fastboot
you can try heimadall it is like odin and works on linux
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=755265
Thanks! I'll take a look at it.
bluefa1con, you (and the heimdall developer) are my new hero(es)!
It works like a charm. I hoped so much that I don't need to install windows here.
Thanks a lot!
Hi!
I am installing CM from my phone's sd card, because my laptop never show the connectivity of my phone. Maybe a cable issue, but I don't know why. Someone told me that you can not connect GT-I8552 via USB cable.
OK! I have rooted my phone, and busybox is installed. I have downloaded CM v11 for Samsung Galaxy Premier, as this was the phone having configuration closer to my phone.
So, I installed ROM Installer, and it asked me to locate the zip file on sdcard. I did that, and finally clicked the install button, and that displayed a message for reboot in recovery mode. I clicked OK! My phone rebooted, and a screen came with the logo of android. Now, there were some option like wipe all data, reboot. Installed from SD card. I choose SD card and but it says no file here.
Although it displayed me a message on the main recovery screen that Multi CSC successful.
What could be the problem here, any idea?
I'm assuming that you rooted your phone using the CWM method.
The first problem is that you should install it directly through CWM (recovery), these programs like the one you used don't work very well with your device. I don't trust them, but this is my opinion.
The second problem is that you are trying to install CM of another phone. You shouldn't do this. Seriously. Unless you are willing to get a nice paperweight to use at office...
freitaz said:
I'm assuming that you rooted your phone using the CWM method.
The first problem is that you should install it directly through CWM (recovery), these programs like the one you used don't work very well with your device. I don't trust them, but this is my opinion.
The second problem is that you are trying to install CM of another phone. You shouldn't do this. Seriously. Unless you are willing to get a nice paperweight to use at office...
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OK! If no, what should I do then? I mean I need to update it to v4.4. Is there any legal ROM for GT- I8552 by other Custom ROM developers?
noman.rasheed said:
OK! If no, what should I do then? I mean I need to update it to v4.4. Is there any legal ROM for GT- I8552 by other Custom ROM developers?
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Right now there is no way you can install Kitkat, if you try then your device may hard brick, but there is a solution to it you can install custom os based on kitkat available in this forum.
windowsvistas said:
Right now there is no way you can install Kitkat, if you try then your device may hard brick, but there is a solution to it you can install custom os based on kitkat available in this forum.
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Hi!
Thanks for the response. Well, yeah! I guess there is only one fine-working ROM for GT-I8552, and that is by Bionic Monkey. So I guess I will install that. But I have a USB cable connectivity issue. My laptop never show the connectivity of cell phone. Do you have any idea about that?
Does you system has "samsung usb drivers" if not please install it and then try to connect it.
Here is the link: http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOB...es-15270.shtml
or you can install kies
Here is the link : http://www.samsung.com/in/support/us...tware/KIES/JSP
if this not the issue, then may be it's due to corrupted rom or drivers, try same as above uninstall drivers and kies and re-install them, if not worked may be issue with rom.
I bought a Samsung Galaxy II GT-I9100P today and I want to update the software (currently rocking Android 2.3.6) and install Cyanogenmod. Bearing in mind that this is my first foray into the Android World (though I would say I am fairly tech savvy) would you be able to direct me to some resources for achieving this. Also please note that I only have a mac (therefore I believe I will be using Heindall) and there is no possibility of borrowing, bootcamping or emulating a Windows partition.
Thanks
poliosynthesis said:
I bought a Samsung Galaxy II GT-I9100P today and I want to update the software (currently rocking Android 2.3.6) and install Cyanogenmod. Bearing in mind that this is my first foray into the Android World (though I would say I am fairly tech savvy) would you be able to direct me to some resources for achieving this. Also please note that I only have a mac (therefore I believe I will be using Heindall) and there is no possibility of borrowing, bootcamping or emulating a Windows partition.
Thanks
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You should update your device first to the latest official firmware (4.1.2) either by using OTA updates or Kies to update your device. That way the installation process will go more smoothly.
regards, gsstudios
gsstudios said:
You should update your device first to the latest official firmware (4.1.2) either by using OTA updates or Kies to update your device. That way the installation process will go more smoothly.
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OTA does not appear to be working, the phone seems to believe that it has no available updates. Would you be able to send me some resources for updating the phone manually?
poliosynthesis said:
OTA does not appear to be working, the phone seems to believe that it has no available updates. Would you be able to send me some resources for updating the phone manually?
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Download and install Samsung kies for mac, connect your phone to your Mac, select update firmware in kies.
Please let me know if this doesn't work, so I can give you next set of instructions.
Regards, gsstudios
gsstudios said:
Download and install Samsung kies for mac, connect your phone to your Mac, select update firmware in kies.
Please let me know if this doesn't work, so I can give you next set of instructions.
Regards, gsstudios
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I downloaded Kies and finally managed to get it to connect to my phone, however the upgrade progress bar sticks at 0%. Is it possible to download the firmware independently of Kies and try to load it then? If not what do you recommend instead?
poliosynthesis said:
I downloaded Kies and finally managed to get it to connect to my phone, however the upgrade progress bar sticks at 0%. Is it possible to download the firmware independently of Kies and try to load it then? If not what do you recommend instead?
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Firmware update can not be downloaded separately in Kies. Instead, you could try using jodin (google it) to flash the firmware downloaded from sammobile.
Have a look at this post I posted earlier this week: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64214982&postcount=2
Instructions should be similar for application use. As you can tell, it's harder to flash roms in Mac OSX.
Regards, gsstudios.
gsstudios said:
Firmware update can not be downloaded separately in Kies. Instead, you could try using jodin (google it) to flash the firmware downloaded from sammobile.
Have a look at this post I posted earlier this week: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64214982&postcount=2
Instructions should be similar for application use. As you can tell, it's harder to flash roms in Mac OSX.
Regards, gsstudios.
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Managed it at last! What now?
poliosynthesis said:
Managed it at last! What now?
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Now you need to root your device using CF auto root by chainfire or Framaroot. Or you can install custom kernel like siyah kernel on your device (make sure to choose the right version otherwise your phone will bootloop).
- Download required cyanogenmod version (11 or 12.1 in this case) onto your phone
- Download Siyah kernel onto your phone
- Flash custom kernel via jodin (Select under PDA, tick auto-reboot, un-tick repartition)
- Wait for your phone to boot into OS. If it doesn't, you flash the wrong version
- After back into os, check if you have root. There should be SuperSU or Superuser app in your app drawer
- Download kitkatcompatible recovery such as Philz recovery or a kernel like DorimanX 10.XX onto your phone
- Reboot into recovery mode
- Flash kitkatcompatible recovery such as Philz recovery or a kernel like DorimanX 10.XX
- Reboot recovery (not phone, in advanced menu). If it prompts to fix root, just select yes. If it prompts to install root, select no.
- Factory reset, wipe system, cache while in new recovery
- Install cyanogenmod
- Reboot system/device
If you were unaware, if you flash any roms for the i9100 international edition, you will lose nfc.
Hello, everyone. Im pretty new to all of this stuff so please bear with me. I was trying to root an old phone and as I learned more and more about rooting processes (wanting to use majisk) I realised the particular phone (SM-J737R4) is a crackhead and not a lot of stuff is available for it. Anyways I saw that someone with the same model was able to do it using this thread even though it's for a different model. But to use this guide I needed to have android 8.0 and when I got the phone it already had 9.0. I knew downgrading via Odin was possible on samsungs but when I tried googling the Stock firmware the baseband version for the 8.0 downloads were always different. Current Baseband: J737R4TYS8BTE1. And apparently trying to flash a stock firmware that doesnt exactly match your device bricks your phone, so I'm kinda confused on what to do next. And I may be confused on other things as well. Hopefully someone can help.
Tl;Dr: Trying to flash back to 8.0 from 9.0 on SM-J737R4 but stock firmware downloads dont match device.
Any Samsung device what comes with unlocked boot-loader - or whose boot-loader can get unlocked - can easily get rooted. Rooting a phone's Android doesn't depend on Android version.
jwoegerbauer said:
Any Samsung device what comes with unlocked boot-loader - or whose boot-loader can get unlocked - can easily get rooted. Rooting a phone's Android doesn't depend on Android version.
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yeah but when I was trying to root with majisk the flash failed and when I looked up a TWRP one didnt exist for this model. The forum was a twrp for my model, but it was made for 8.0.
danalexcoro said:
yeah but when I was trying to root with majisk the flash failed and when I looked up a TWRP one didnt exist for this model. The forum was a twrp for my model, but it was made for 8.0.
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TWRP is a Custom Recovery used to flash a Custom ROM. Installing TWRP prevents Android to receive OTA updates.
You don't need TWRP, but only the "Magisk Manager" app to root phone's Android.. And, of course phone's boot-loader must got unlocked before.
By means of "Magisk Manager" you create a patched boot.img what you then flash via "ODIN" what requires you have installed latest Samsung USB drivers on Windows computer.
Important: The "patched_boot.img" comes in .ZIP-file format. You have to convert it into .TAR-file format using Windows app "7ZIP" before you can use it with "ODIN".
Load .TAR-file into ODIN's AP-section, flash it.
Just picked up this device a couple of weeks ago and decided to look into rooting. I've read over a large amount of web pages just soaking up any information on the device I could. I also read over the root guide in this forum and I am aware they are not the exact same model but I've got it down to the tar file with boot.img and the 2 other files in it. My question: is there a way I can flash files to this Samsung without Odin because I do not have access to a pc at the moment. Is it possible to install heimdall command line through termux on my oneplus or Motorola that I already have root access on? That's what I would normally do. Just connect 2 phones with a c cable and use the rooted one like a pc. It has its limitations but it works for the most part. I even tried doing that with this Samsung but fastboot/download mode doesn't recognize fastboot commands. If anyone had any input at all it's appreciated.
Off topic but has anyone been having problems with termux repos lately?
I've attached stock recovery modified by phh to include fastbootd.
It was stock android 10 for A025G BTU
Thank you very much bro. If I remember correctly this still needs to be flashed with fast boot commands so I still need to flash this recovery with Odin but after that I'll be good to go with fastboot? Sorry, very new to Samsung
CFKod said:
I've attached stock recovery modified by phh to include fastbootd.
It was stock android 10 for A025G BTU
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