it wont let me post this in the dev forum and i did a seperate thread to the tips one to get my specific question looked at.
firstly, i believe due to it being a vodafone device, i dont get the update offered in kies which i believe is up to ke7, mine is ke1 and i cant see vodafone getting their fingers out very quickly to authorise the update. if i root it, should this then offer the update or is it only likely if i also completely unbranded it?
i dont want to flash any custom roms or anything so if the update still doesnt get offered after rooting, what other benefits would i see from rooting? what programs, inc vodafones own, could i remove?
if i do root it, i should download the unsecure .tar xwkdd even though i am currently on ke1? will i need to re-root again if/when there was any further updates such as ke8/9 etc etc?
also download odin and superoneclick and follow the guide.
to get rid of the yellow exclamation i the follow the same initiall process but use ke1 as i would have been on this if i still hadn't managed to update with kies or ke7 if i had managed to update? if i had to root first to GET that ke7 update would i root, update firmware through kies THEN reflash with ke7? OR root, reflash with ke1 THEN update? as you can see from this last paragraph, having vodafone branded phone makes it more confusing for such a newbie as i dont know what to do with that update.
please be gentle guys as i want to get the best from this phone but dont want to brick my phone and being a newbie i am very worried about getting it wrong
If you have to ask you shouldnt be doing it, but if you insist then follow the guide step by step and you cant go wrong. And if you do go wrong, insert your jig and flash away.
Also a post like this shouldnt go in the dev forum as it would get locked/deleted so you got the post in the right section.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App
thx mate.
surely everyone here had to start somewhere and that would have meant learning how to do it, possibly by asking questions.
as of following the guide, sorry but my question points out that i simply wanted a little extra reassurance about what rooting can help with but also what way round i would approach the update of the firmware and the rooting. i have already looked at the guide and it doesn't really have the finer points of the update built into the guide so thats why i posted.
One updates are released by Vodafone the latest is KE1 you wait for them to update .
Rooting is nothing to do with update and will void warranty .
You need to follow the instructions if you want to root
Long Guide for beginners .
Root phone then install Ke1 Kernel from post 2 ..
If you want total debrand use the debrand guide but you lose Voda update path .
jje
JJEgan said:
Long Guide for beginners .
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Long guide (for beginners)
- Download the attached ODIN file and extract the .zip file
- Download the attached XWKDD, but do NOT extract the .tar file
- Download and extract SuperOneClick (Some say you should not be using the very latest version 1.9, but 1.5 or so)
- If you do not have Samsung's KIES 2.0 installed, download and install it. You need it to install the correct USB drivers, so the programs can communicate with the device. Reboot your computer after installation of KIES.
- Make sure your device is in USB debugging mode: Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging
- Reboot your device into download mode: Turn the device off, then power it on again by pressing and holding VolumeDown + Home + Power simultaneously. You will know when you are in download mode, it is really obvious
- Start ODIN
- Connect the device to your computer using USB
- Wait a few seconds, the ODIN screen should show you that a device is now connected
- Make sure that in ODIN NOTHING is checked, except the "Auto reboot" and "F. Reset Time" checkboxes. Press the "PDA" button, and select the "XWKDD_insecure.tar" file.
- Press "Start". ODIN you should now be flashing the kernel, and the device should reboot.
- Wait until the device is rebooted, and while still being connected over USB, start SuperOneClick, and press ROOT.
- Reboot the device
- Done !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056334
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It is the 9100zskf4 kernel
USB Debug, non market app ON.
With Odin 1.85, it stucks at zimage when flash PDA with the
CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KF4-v4.0-CWM4.tar
http://www.multiupload.com/E7I1O793GV
it stucks at zimage, what should I do?
I wait for it for an hour and nothings happen
Are you sure there are no Kies processes running background when you are using Odin?
sonicpeter said:
It is the 9100zskf4 kernel
USB Debug, non market app ON.
With Odin 1.85, it stucks at zimage when flash PDA with the
CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KF4-v4.0-CWM4.tar
http://www.multiupload.com/E7I1O793GV
it stucks at zimage, what should I do?
I wait for it for an hour and nothings happen
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Disable USB debugging and try again.
Be sure that KIES (and any of KIES' processes) is not running on your PC.
If that does not help, try to use another USB port and/or USB cable.
(Just to check that this is not the cause of the issue.)
If you have still problems with your phone, you may have to flash a stock ROM back to your phone.
You should use the latest, stable and official version, i.e. XWKJ3.
You can get a non-wipe installation in Intratech's Official Firmware thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Just have a look at first post for description and download the Frankenstein version for XWKJ3 from third post.
Good luck !
If I use the Chinese MIUI method for flash the Bootloader, PDA, Phone and CSC
+ Auto Reboot、F,Reset Time
but without using the PIT + re-partition...
http://www.miui.com/a-123.html
since I think the internal memory is very enough for the phone
Would my phone become BRICK or MALFUNCTION?
Thank you very much
could anyone help me? thanks a lot
Are you actually in download mode when trying to flash?
As you mention the "USB Debug" option, it sounds like you're in fully booted up system.
- Power off the phone
- Hold VOLUME-DOWN + HOME + POWER until the download mode appears
Then use Odin
HellcatDroid said:
Are you actually in download mode when trying to flash?
As you mention the "USB Debug" option, it sounds like you're in fully booted up system.
- Power off the phone
- Hold VOLUME-DOWN + HOME + POWER until the download mode appears
Then use Odin
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yes sir, I am switched on the Debug mode and then switch off to boot into download mode. however, it actually stucks at zimage when flashing...
Does the method I suggest work? Would I brick my phone?
Thanks Man!!
It_ler said:
Disable USB debugging and try again.
Be sure that KIES (and any of KIES' processes) is not running on your PC.
If that does not help, try to use another USB port and/or USB cable.
(Just to check that this is not the cause of the issue.)
If you have still problems with your phone, you may have to flash a stock ROM back to your phone.
You should use the latest, stable and official version, i.e. XWKJ3.
You can get a non-wipe installation in Intratech's Official Firmware thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Just have a look at first post for description and download the Frankenstein version for XWKJ3 from third post.
Good luck !
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Thank You soo much...! I have being pulling my hair for 2 hours for not getting the rooting done, and Your answer nailed it..
I pressed ctrl+shift+esc and ended all Kies processes, and then I changed USB port, and BAM! The rooting went through..! I also had an USB extender when I failed, so I also connected my SGS2 directly to my PC using only 1 cable.. Anyways, thanks again, AND LONG LIVE THE NOO8$...!! xD
Now I just have another head ache, when rooting, the infamous yelow triangle appeared, and according to the link below, You could get rid of that by flashing and original ROM, but that got rid of my CF Rooting too, I guess.. SuperUsers and CWM was gone, also after an reboot...
Well, that's for another thread, I guess.. ,)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lxx_yS9Scg
AgentGreenland said:
Now I just have another head ache, when rooting, the infamous yelow triangle appeared, and according to the link below, You could get rid of that by flashing and original ROM, but that got rid of my CF Rooting too, I guess.. SuperUsers and CWM was gone, also after an reboot...
Well, that's for another thread, I guess.. ,)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lxx_yS9Scg
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I found out what I did wrong, I found out that I was supposed to flash an original KERNEL after rooting in order to get rid of the triangle, and I was mislead to DL an original ROM.. That's why SuperUsers and CWM disappeared.. After DL and flash of the original stock kernel, it worked like a charm
I used:
XWKI8 Stock Kernel: Download
Password: [email protected]
From this thread with stock ROMS and KERNELs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
NB!
When rooting / flashing, You may xperience that Your apps / widgets disappears. A reboot will bring them back, so if You wanna play safe, prepare for alot of rebooting when rooting / flashing
Picked this thread up since I'm facing the same problem right now.
I've read enough to know what to do to get it working.
But there's something that I don't dare to do right now.
I don't dare to just kill odin and disconnect the usb cable.
Anyways I'm stuck at zImage and nothing is happening.
Can I just disconnect the usb cable without getting a brick?
Quick answers would be appreciated by the way, since I'm messing with a friends device right now :silly:
Hi everyone,
I made this thread because I wanted to make a guide of my own to update your Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100. I'm with Virgin Mobile, so I can confirm this work fine. You wont lose any of yours data, apps.
I experienced a better battery lifetime, better signal reception, gps, etc.
I put together many different guide to make things easier for new users.
All guides here are from XDA developers. I don't take any credits for them.
First you need Samsung Kies if you don't already have it. This is only to get the driver for your phone. Plug in your phone with usb cable and wait for the peripheral to get recognize.
After this close Kies and kill any process named Kies in your task manager.
download here
http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/m...softwaremanual.do?page=MOBILE.SOFTWARE.MANUAL
or french version
http://www.samsung.com/fr/kies/
Take your phone; hit parameter, applications, developement and check usb debog and fictitious position ( sorry my phone is in french not sure how its called in english, just check both option). You have to uncheck them if you want to transfer files on your phone like you do normally.
Now you need :
Get Odin v1.85 from here: http://www.multiupload.com/1RTGSE061G
Scroll down the page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
XWKK5
Android 2.3.6
This package has: PDA: XWKK5| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/7FKGH0Y68X
XWKK5 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/HK8G4YGXWJ
Password: [email protected]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19013036&postcount=7
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OXA_KK5-v5.0-CWM5.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.46 MB, 24575 views)
The stock kernels are to be used to restore the kernel version after rooting and are not needed for updating the firmware.
You do not need to root or unroot the device to update the firmware.
Please ensure that KIES is closed and not running in the system tray! Kies doesn't like Odin, it's like the big brother who's always jealous that his little brother is getting to flash all the phones so he starts to flash block.
Flashing Firmware with Odin
1. Just download the firmware version you want from the second or third posts and extract the .tar or .tar.md5 file in the archive and save it somewhere
2. Reboot your phone to download mode.
To get download mode shut down the device. After it shuts off completely simultaneously press the Down volume key+ Home button + press the power button .
You should see a warning asking you to press volume up if you want to continue or volume down to cancel, press volume up. You are now in download mode!
3. Start Odin
4. Click on the PDA button and browse to the .tar or .tar.md5 file that you extracted in step 1
If the package has more than one .tar archive then they will be labelled with PDA, Phone/Modem and CSC. Just put them in the corresponding section of Odin
5. DO NOT PUT .PIT FILE AND DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TICK REPARTITION.
Anyone ask about .pit file is a moron
Should look like this screenshot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Regardless of firmware version it's still the same methodology
6. Connect the USB cable and wait for the ID:COM section to turn yellow
7. Click start to flash
8. Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the device, it will reboot when it finishes.
It will not wipe your phone if you flash as recommended
You will lose root so just re-root with the guide below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Instructions - ODIN (long)
- Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Unzip the attached CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.zip
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start ODIN
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure repartition is NOT checked
- Click the START button
- Wait for the phone to reboot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
Yellow Triangle Removal
Just flash the original kernel I linked.
Tutorial can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1193091
Alternatively you can use a Jig as it also resets the custom Rom counter
Tips
Download Titanim Backup from the market once your phone is rooted. It backup everything and put back all yours apps, icones the way they were.
Get Juice defender and autokiller memory for you battery. It really work well. There's a cool feature where you can downclock your cpu at idle if its rooted.
You can get the original firmware from here (2.3.3)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
If you need to put back your phone the way it was when you bought from the store.
Thats's all enjoy GingerBread 2.3.6.
Feel free to post if there's any mistake or something missing.
How come you chose XWKK5? Would I be ok to use the XWLA4 firmware from Germany?
samsung galaxy s2 ICS upgrade
Hi
I am new to this game so bear with me. Originally I rooted my phone using odin and put on a rom called lite'ning v6.1 and it is using version gingerbread 2.3.4.
Now that ICS is out, I wish to upgrade to it.
Do I need to do things in this order:
1. remove the rom
2. unroot the phone
3. upgrade to ICS
4. reroot the phone with the old rom or maybe a new one.
tried with odin and it wouldn't work then read your article about kernels and the version i need, ie virgin australia has been removed from the link you put up.
please repost it or let me know where i can get it for free
thanks
damon
does the rom support for my GT-i9100 in malaysia?
Hey I have a SGS2 but its a generic handset from ACG. Its similar to USCC device but my kernel is completely different than any others on the web. If I use ODIN to flash a custom Kernel in my device will it result in data loss or any other harm? I am still kind of lost as to what using ODIN to flash a custom kernel will do to my device other than put CWM and SuperUser on my device.
I would also like to know this. I also have a SCH-R760.
I actually ran through the rooting method, and the Kernel didn't touch the Radio. I didn't have LOS, and I am running Jelly Bean on my device now. You can follow the links in my signature below =]
nice, if you need the stock ever shoot me a pm, and I can get it uploaded.
If anyone is just wanting stock root, it can be found HERE.
could someone please help me asap, im an amateur tech geek and well i tried rooting my phone and i downloaded the wrong kernel and now my phones stuck in airplane mode, no hardware info or baseband info please help me ! DD:
-uscc galaxy s ii sch-r760
thankyou
DakotahRay said:
could someone please help me asap, im an amateur tech geek and well i tried rooting my phone and i downloaded the wrong kernel and now my phones stuck in airplane mode, no hardware info or baseband info please help me ! DD:
-uscc galaxy s ii sch-r760
thankyou
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If you can get it in download mode, do a one click Odin back to stock and start over. For my phone I use EL29. Usually if you can get it to Samsung screen, it is only soft bricked and fixable. Good luck!
Install the Galaxy S 2 Drivers
Driver Download
On your phone, select USB Debugging and Unknown Sources from the Settings menu.
(unknown sources located in the application tab in settings at the very top and usb debugging located in the application tab in settings in under development).
Plug your phone into your computer with the USB Cable that came with it.
Download this easy rooter tool
Epic 4G Touch Auto Fixer
Run the e4auto-sfx.exe (aka Root and download mode placer)
Press E then Enter.
Then press H then Enter on your keyboard then press any button to continue.
Your phone will now reboot into download mode. (green android guy that with a downloading bar)
Download Odin if you don't already have it
Odin Download
Download this Stock SCH-R760 File
Stock Download
Select the PDA Option on your Odin and flash it.
This will restore your device to factory default settings. From there you might need to flash your carrier files into the phone since this will restore it 100% back to factory settings.
If you have more questions I am here to help.
feyerbrand said:
Install the Galaxy S 2 Drivers
Driver Download
On your phone, select USB Debugging and Unknown Sources from the Settings menu.
(unknown sources located in the application tab in settings at the very top and usb debugging located in the application tab in settings in under development).
Plug your phone into your computer with the USB Cable that came with it.
Download this easy rooter tool
Epic 4G Touch Auto Fixer
Run the e4auto-sfx.exe (aka Root and download mode placer)
Press E then Enter.
Then press H then Enter on your keyboard then press any button to continue.
Your phone will now reboot into download mode. (green android guy that with a downloading bar)
Download Odin if you don't already have it
Odin Download
Download this Stock SCH-R760 File
Stock Download
Select the PDA Option on your Odin and flash it.
This will restore your device to factory default settings. From there you might need to flash your carrier files into the phone since this will restore it 100% back to factory settings.
If you have more questions I am here to help.
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Hey, I have a generic sch-r760. I already managed to root but I am wanting to install a custom kernel with cwm attached. Need to get a recovery on the thing and I'm looking for ROMs as well but if I can at least get a kernel with cwm I'll be on the right path
I am sorry to be 'That guy'... But this is not the right place at all for this question.
If there is a forum for the device in question, you need to go there and ask the question. If not you need to go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=456 and ask the question there.
If a noob comes in here and does anything on there E4GT from this post, they will be very unhappy.
I have asked a MOD to move the post to avoid confusion.
graydiggy said:
I am sorry to be 'That guy'... But this is not the right place at all for this question.
If there is a forum for the device in question, you need to go there and ask the question. If not you need to go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=456 and ask the question there.
If a noob comes in here and does anything on there E4GT from this post, they will be very unhappy.
I have asked a MOD to move the post to avoid confusion.
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Thanks, I had been trying to locate the correct spot so I keep doing searches on the model number commenting and hoping someone can help out and tell me where km suppose to be:good:
Thread moved to Android Q&A since it didn't belong in the Epic 4G Touch but doesn't seem to have its own forum.
Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
~ The-Captain
coltlacey1 said:
Hey, I have a generic sch-r760. I already managed to root but I am wanting to install a custom kernel with cwm attached. Need to get a recovery on the thing and I'm looking for ROMs as well but if I can at least get a kernel with cwm I'll be on the right path
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This guide works great for the SCH-R760x even though this is a US cellular site
Root Guide with CWM and no Triangle.
Team US Cellular posted some good stuff for this phone on their website. Haven't seen any mirrors on XDA yet
http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/files/file/140-stock-ics-with-root/
Hello wise masters of the android :fingers-crossed:
Recently got my SG2 wich come with 4.0.3 ofc i'm stupid and flashed it with Odin to Stock 4.0.4 (LQ6) and now i want to root but i read on the forums that i might end up with a suoperbrick or something like that (already have a brick with a PSP label laying around my bedroom, 1 is enough )
If you could give me a Step by Step guide on how to root my S2 i would be forever grateful
Flash Odin version of Siyah kernel. Root + CWM. Done. As there are already numerous threads on how to root a phone/flash roms, I'm not about to regurgitate a step by step guide here for purely your convenience. Search.
Edit - Guides. I strongly suggest a lot of reading/researching before you do anything. We seem to have had more borked phones in here than normal lately, and almost every single person did so because they hadn't done their homework in the first instance. Many asked what you asked, got brief or incomplete instructions, made a whole bunch of assumptions because the instructions weren't quite there, or were in too much of a hurry and ended up in trouble.
If you do the reading/learning yourself, you understand the processes which makes you less likely to get into trouble in the first place, and even if you do, you can fix it easily yourself without having to wait anything up to a day or more to get answers here in order to recover your phone if it isn't completely borked. Believe me, doing your homework as opposed to being without your phone for a day or more if you stuff up is worth it.
Icefluffy said:
Hello wise masters of the android :fingers-crossed:
Recently got my SG2 wich come with 4.0.3 ofc i'm stupid and flashed it with Odin to Stock 4.0.4 (LQ6) and now i want to root but i read on the forums that i might end up with a suoperbrick or something like that (already have a brick with a PSP label laying around my bedroom, 1 is enough )
If you could give me a Step by Step guide on how to root my S2 i would be forever grateful
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First Make Backup of all your contacts and messages in case anything unexpected occurs..
Make sure you have All Galaxy S2 USB drivers installed on your PC before following this and kies disable just in case..
Rooting Procedure:
Step one: First of all make sure that you have download and install all the needed software. Then, Put device in USB debugging mode: Settings ->Applications -> Development -> USB debugging.
Step Two: Reboot your device in the download session mode. To get enter in the download mode of Samsung Galaxy S2, switched off the device and turn it on again by holding Volumedown button + Home button and Power button simultaneously. You will surely reach to the download mode. You can get yourself confirm by identifying same as below mention picture as on your phone screen.
Step Three: Open the ODIN Downloader .
Step Four: Now, with the help of USB Cable connect the device to the computer while keeping the Odin open then wait for the few seconds then odin notified you that the device is connected to the computer(one of its boxes goes yellow). Select the checkboxes next to “Auto reboot” and “F. Reset Time” and kept default else options. After all this, press “PDA” Button and extract and select the CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5.tar file(download here) which you have downloaded on your pc. Now Press “Start” button, after this pressing the start button ODIN will flash the kernel and after flashing it phone will reboot. Becareful, don’t dare to disattach the device from computer while rebooting.
DONE..!!!!
Your Phone is Now Rooted...:good:
Idk about your kernel....whichever one it is just download its cf-root and flash that one..
Press Thanx if i helped..
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826497
umair241995;36795050
Press Thanx if i helped..:)[/QUOTE said:
what you mean in the end with the kernel thing? after following your guide to root (thanks for that) do i have to do anything more?
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Icefluffy said:
what you mean in the end with the kernel thing? after following your guide to root (thanks for that) do i have to do anything more?
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If protection from emmc bug in stock 4.0.4 kernel is all you want then all you need to do is flash a custom kernel like Siyah and you're done.
S6 edge stuck on opening logo of "Samsung galaxy S6 edge" - it's not mine, so I can't know the history that caused it - but I think it's related to a bad try of rooting.
when trying to flash a new stock firmware from Sammobile getting the same problem - even after wipe and wipe cache.
on recovery getting this messege on the bottom:
dm-verity vertification failed... need to check DRK first...
this is what I tried to do to fix it:
1) flashed newest stock - still no do.
2) tried to flash with smart switch - it did flash - but it didn't help - phone still in bootloop.
3) flashed S6-UniKernel_v6-0001-ODIN or S6-UniBase_BOG8_v2 - it did helped, the phone worked, but I lost the IMEI and needed a certificate to fix the IMEI, I did it and the phone works fine..... BUT I can't left it with a custom rom 'cause I want the original updates and the original stock rom.
4) tried to flash the repair firmware G925FXXU1AOCV (comes with 4 files CSC, AP, MODEM and BOOTLOADER) which is 5.0.1, so it fails (tried also with pit file) - didn't do.
5) last thing I'm willing to try - is to split a new firmware to CSC MODEM BOOTLOADER and AP by myself... the only problem is - I don't actually know how to do it.
another thing I've noticed on the download mode it is written:
Current Binary: samsung Official and System status: custom
I was wonder if someone can give me a clue what to do, and how to fix this problem.
thanks!
What country are you from? Are you sure the phone isn't on 5.1.1??
Download the firmware from sammobile of your own country or the nearest country/countries, put the device in Odin mode and try to flash that one through Odin "AP" Okay "IF IT FAILS" (copy the Odin log and paste it on this thread. If it succeeds LET US KNOW PLEASE.
Be sure of the Android version.. If that's impossible my safe bet is to flash it with a rom for 5.1.1
You shouldn't mess with the PIT files!
curiouswrecker said:
What country are you from? Are you sure the phone isn't on 5.1.1??
Download the firmware from sammobile of your own country or the nearest country/countries, put the device in Odin mode and try to flash that one through Odin "AP" Okay "IF IT FAILS" (copy the Odin log and paste it on this thread. If it succeeds LET US KNOW PLEASE.
Be sure of the Android version.. If that's impossible my safe bet is to flash it with a rom for 5.1.1
You shouldn't mess with the PIT files!
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hey,
first of all, thanks for the replay!
If I flashed with smartswitch - then it should flash the newest rom and the one who fits for the device.
what I flashed in odin is: G925FXXU3COJ1_G925FOJK3COJ3_G925FXXU3COJ6_HOME.tar
which is Israeli firmware and 5.1.1
Entebox said:
hey,
first of all, thanks for the replay!
If I flashed with smartswitch - then it should flash the newest rom and the one who fits for the device.
what I flashed in odin is: G925FXXU3COJ1_G925FOJK3COJ3_G925FXXU3COJ6_HOME.tar
which is Israeli firmware and 5.1.1
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Okay, BUT when you ran Odin did it succeed or fail flashing the device?
If it failed what was displayed on Odin logs?
If it failed, Please re-flash your device again through Odin and whether it fails OR succeeds, COPY THE LOG AND PASTE IT HERE !
I need to see the logs, if you want help.
curiouswrecker said:
Okay, BUT when you ran Odin did it succeed or fail flashing the device?
If it failed what was displayed on Odin logs?
If it failed, Please re-flash your device again through Odin and whether it fails OR succeeds, COPY THE LOG AND PASTE IT HERE !
I need to see the logs, if you want help.
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It didn't fail when flashing in odin.. just stuck on samsung logo.
Read the first post. I wrote everything I did..
Entebox said:
S6 edge stuck on opening logo of "Samsung galaxy S6 edge" - it's not mine, so I can't know the history that caused it - but I think it's related to a bad try of rooting.
when trying to flash a new stock firmware from Sammobile getting the same problem - even after wipe and wipe cache.
on recovery getting this messege on the bottom:
dm-verity vertification failed... need to check DRK first...
this is what I tried to do to fix it:
1) flashed newest stock - still no do.
2) tried to flash with smart switch - it did flash - but it didn't help - phone still in bootloop.
3) flashed S6-UniKernel_v6-0001-ODIN or S6-UniBase_BOG8_v2 - it did helped, the phone worked, but I lost the IMEI and needed a certificate to fix the IMEI, I did it and the phone works fine..... BUT I can't left it with a custom rom 'cause I want the original updates and the original stock rom.
4) tried to flash the repair firmware G925FXXU1AOCV (comes with 4 files CSC, AP, MODEM and BOOTLOADER) which is 5.0.1, so it fails (tried also with pit file) - didn't do.
5) last thing I'm willing to try - is to split a new firmware to CSC MODEM BOOTLOADER and AP by myself... the only problem is - I don't actually know how to do it.
another thing I've noticed on the download mode it is written:
Current Binary: samsung Official and System status: custom
I was wonder if someone can give me a clue what to do, and how to fix this problem.
thanks!
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You mean this post? It isn't clear enough, if you want help answer the questions people ask otherwise no one can help you.
And look, we are not talking about the device but we are talking about ODIN! Does ODIN fail or succeed flashing?
IF ODIN SUCCEEDS WITH FLASHING, THEN TELL ME!
SUCCEEDS Like This;
https://kpmgsecurity.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/odin-pass-autoroot.png
Or
FAILS Like This; http://ajqi.com/wp-content/uploads/...or-and-nand-erase-all-for-Samsung-devices.jpg
OKAY?
Entebox said:
S6 edge stuck on opening logo of "Samsung galaxy S6 edge" - it's not mine, so I can't know the history that caused it - but I think it's related to a bad try of rooting.
when trying to flash a new stock firmware from Sammobile getting the same problem - even after wipe and wipe cache.
on recovery getting this messege on the bottom:
dm-verity vertification failed... need to check DRK first...
this is what I tried to do to fix it:
1) flashed newest stock - still no do.
2) tried to flash with smart switch - it did flash - but it didn't help - phone still in bootloop.
3) flashed S6-UniKernel_v6-0001-ODIN or S6-UniBase_BOG8_v2 - it did helped, the phone worked, but I lost the IMEI and needed a certificate to fix the IMEI, I did it and the phone works fine..... BUT I can't left it with a custom rom 'cause I want the original updates and the original stock rom.
4) tried to flash the repair firmware G925FXXU1AOCV (comes with 4 files CSC, AP, MODEM and BOOTLOADER) which is 5.0.1, so it fails (tried also with pit file) - didn't do.
5) last thing I'm willing to try - is to split a new firmware to CSC MODEM BOOTLOADER and AP by myself... the only problem is - I don't actually know how to do it.
another thing I've noticed on the download mode it is written:
Current Binary: samsung Official and System status: custom
I was wonder if someone can give me a clue what to do, and how to fix this problem.
thanks!
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Im going through the same madness for over 2 weeks...
heres my thread with a lot of amazing people tring to help....
maybe something there will help and apply to u and get urs up an running
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/help/bricked-s6-edge-sm-g925f-help-please-t3286385
please let me know if you get any sort of fix as i think im having same sort of bootloader issue....
Hey Ice, i didn't get your reply on ur thread sorry.
Do you have the same UniKernel as described above?
Please give me all info you have about your device and the current condition of the device (please be clear about what you can do with the device now and how you get to a certain menu such as Recovery/OdiDLmode/Smartswitch/Bootloop*kind of bootloop.)
Hope to be of good help.
curiouswrecker said:
Hey Ice, i didn't get your reply on ur thread sorry.
Do you have the same UniKernel as described above?
Please give me all info you have about your device and the current condition of the device (please be clear about what you can do with the device now and how you get to a certain menu such as Recovery/OdiDLmode/Smartswitch/Bootloop*kind of bootloop.)
Hope to be of good help.
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Hi thanks,
have no idea about unikernel and have not tried anything with unikernel,
read someting about this somewhere else too,, something about the kernel not even loading cud be a problem?
phone is a galaxy s6 edge SM-G925F
was working fine and apparently on hungarian XEH firmware but not sure if it was on 5.02 or 5.1.1 when 16 year old kid did something or the other with it to put into bricked state.
have no idea of its previous info or condition as it was handed to me in a bricked state
only thing i can do with device is get into download mode and flash via odin...
have never ever been able to get it into recovery mode ever !!!! not even after any successful flashing
I can flash many stock files either the single tar files or either the 4 part multifirmware files
Can do flash and emergency recovery firmware through samsung smartswitch
but no matter what flash if its odin stock firmware flash or samsung smartswitch flash have never seen recovery and always can never get past the white samsung galaxy edge 6 with powered by android in white at bottom too
after succesful flashes in odin cant get out of download mode if auto reboot is ticked, only way out is to hold vol down and power. or get back into download mode then vol down to cancel/restart,
phone just never gets past that white message screen, sometimes that message will splash across screen continuouly like its turning on and off...like some sort of bootloop.... depending how i try to power/boot the phone back up again
and then sometimes it will just stay on the screen forever lit up and frozen/hanging...
strange thing that is happening now if you look at the last few attempts of flashing the 4 part multi firmware file and ticking re-partition to fix the pit files...
once i turn phone off out of download mode.... i cant power the phone/boot it up using just the power on button.
normally i assume to start the phone or turn phone on all u would need to do is hold power button.
so if phone is powered down or turned off after flash, power button alone will not turn it back on, have to go back into download mode and restart from there
i hope any of all that makes any sense at all
Here is a question for you.
When the device is OFF and you plug it into your computer, does the device then jump to the Smart Switch screen?
Btw IMPORTANT when you say that you "flash" the device through odin are you referring to the pictures on your thread where the logg states that it failed on "nand write" and once on "hidden.img" or did it actually pass after the complete flashing of all the files "hidden.img" included?
Firstly need to try this; when the device is stuck in the bootloop you have to do this.
It shows you this type of screen (1st)
http://www.pocketpc.ch/attachments/...49759183-s6-edge-bootloop-20151210_155028.jpg
(does it say kernel isn't seandroid enforced?)
Then this 2nd screen shows up
http://zidroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Galaxy-S5-Boot-Animation.png
RIGHT after the 2nd screen SAMSUNG LOGO disappears press volume UP, HOME and POWER you need to be VERY FAST.
Then once the (1st) screen pops up again, release the POWER then volume UP and HOME buttons.
Maybe it's possible that it'll jump into recovery, even if it does this is not the solution just a way to diagnose.
Don't worry we'll fix it!
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If you have to flash it in any way to get it in a bootloop then the test isn't required! Don't do it.
Try the XDAdevelopers application!
icecoolpsyco said:
Hi thanks,
have no idea about unikernel and have not tried anything with unikernel,
read someting about this somewhere else too,, something about the kernel not even loading cud be a problem?
phone is a *GALAXY S6 EDGE SM-G925F*
was working fine and apparently on hungarian XEH firmware but not sure if it was on 5.02 or *5.1.1*
i hope any of all that makes any sense at all
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This is what i gathered for you guys as a possible fix, it would work 100% if you guys didn't mess with EVERYTHING IN ODIN!
Because i have tested it myself several times.
READ EVERYTHING CLEARLY
4# When you mess with an s6 to the point that it does not turn on anymore and it only reacts until you plug it into a computer then it shows a screen "error occurred during update use Smart Switch..."
Well by that point Smart Switch mode partially takes over and you can only flash the device successfully in Smart Switch mode using Odin on the computer NOT Smart Switch.
(this knowledge will be useful later)
!!! PART 1 !!!
Here we go, follow this in detail.
STEP 1. You need to download the original Odin 3.10.6 from XDA here below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3109599&d=1420980613
STEP 2. Download the Kernel below:
http://mirror31.downloadandroidrom....nibase/S6-UniBase_BOG8_v2.tar?token=514002462
STEP 3. Open Odin on your computer as administrator.
STEP 4. Now connect your device to your computer.
STEP 5. Put your device/phone in Odin mode.
(volume down, home and power)
STEP 6. Make sure Odin has detected the device.
STEP 7. Load the Kernel in "AP" and wait 1 minute, then click START.
It should say PASS! However if it does not succeed, reboot the device and try it again in Smart Switch mode.
(It should actually pass the first try if these simple instructions are followed properly)
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!!!PART 2!!!
STEP 1. Download this Firmware below:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/62003/G925FXXU3QOKN_G925FVFG3QOKN_VDF/
STEP 2. Open Odin as administrator.
STEP 3. Connect your device to your computer.
STEP 4. Put your device/phone into Odin mode.
(volume down, home, power)
STEP 5. Make sure Odin has detected your device.
STEP 6. Load the Firmware in Odin "AP" and WAIT a few minutes UNTIL Odin is done reading the file. THEN CLICK on START and install the Firmware!
!!! IMPORTANT !!!
1st Possibility, if Odin shows "FAIL" "hidden.img" then that's a GOOD THING!
your phone is allmost fixed.
(Let me know if that happens.)
2nd Possibility, if Odin stops at "Nand Write" you must start over, unplug your device make sure it's OFF, then plug it back into the computer in order to boot the DEVICE into SMART SWITCH MODE and then follow the "STEPS 2,3,5,6" again!
DO NOT FOLLOW "STEP 4" Leave the device in SMART SWITCH MODE. (read above "4#")
HOWEVER
If Odin shows "PASS" then DO NOT UNPLUG the DEVICE! Go get yourself a coffee your device should be perfectly fixed!
Just unplug it AFTER A FEW MINUTES and try to switch it on, if it doesn't boot up? All you need to do is replug it into the computer and see if it boots up by itself (this does occur sometimes).
!!! LET US KNOW !!!
You can proceed rooting your device ask for help for a complete root guide for this specific device/model SM-G925F.
EDITED AND SIMPLIFIED.
Try the XDAdevelopers application!
curiouswrecker said:
This is what i gathered for you guys as a possible fix, it would work 100% if you guys didn't mess with EVERYTHING IN ODIN!
Because i have tested it myself several times.
READ EVERYTHING CLEARLY
4# When you mess with an s6 to the point that it does not turn on anymore and it only reacts until you plug it into a computer then it shows a screen "error occurred during update use Smart Switch..."
Well by that point Smart Switch mode partially takes over and you can only flash the device successfully in Smart Switch mode using Odin on the computer NOT Smart Switch.
(this knowledge may be useful later)
!!! PART 1 !!!
Here we go, follow this in detail.
STEP 1. You need to download the original Odin 3.10.6 from XDA here below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3109599&d=1420980613
STEP 2. Download the Kernel below:
http://mirror31.downloadandroidrom....nibase/S6-UniBase_BOG8_v2.tar?token=514002462
STEP 3. Open Odin on your computer as administrator.
STEP 4. Now connect your device to your computer, put your device/phone in Odin mode.
(volume down, home and power)
STEP 5. Make sure Odin has detected the device.
STEP 6. Load the Kernel in "AP" and wait 1 minute, then click START.
It should say PASS! However if it does not succeed, reboot the device and try it again in Smart Switch mode.
(It should actually pass the first try if these simple instructions are followed properly)
_____________________________________________
!!!PART 2!!!
STEP 1. Download this Firmware below:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/62003/G925FXXU3QOKN_G925FVFG3QOKN_VDF/
STEP 2. Open Odin as administrator.
STEP 3. Connect your device to your computer, Put your device/phone into Odin mode.
(volume down, home, power)
STEP 4. Make sure Odin has detected your device.
STEP 5. Load the Firmware in Odin "AP" and wait a few minutes, when Odin is done reading the file click on START and install the Firmware.
!!! IMPORTANT !!!
1st Possibility, if Odin shows "FAIL" "hidden.img" then that's a GOOD THING!
your phone is allmost fixed.
(Let me know if that happens.)
2nd Possibility, if Odin stops at "Nand Write" you must start over, unplug your device make sure it's OFF, then plug it back in to the computer in order to boot the DEVICE into SMART SWITCH MODE and then follow the 5 STEPS again ONLY THIS TIME DO NOT BOOT THE DEVICE INTO ODIN MODE! Leave it in SMART SWITCH MODE.
(read above "4#")
If Odin shows "PASS" then DO NOT UNPLUG the DEVICE! Go get yourself a coffee your device should be perfectly fixed!
!!! LET US KNOW !!!
You can proceed rooting your device ask for help for a complete root guide.
Try the XDAdevelopers application!
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I did flash that UniBase kernel and because of this I've lost the Imei number... I had to use Jtag box to recover the Imei.
so Beware when flashing this kernel.
I will try to flash the stock rom from sammobile... Hope it will help.
curiouswrecker said:
You mean this post? It isn't clear enough, if you want help answer the questions people ask otherwise no one can help you.
And look, we are not talking about the device but we are talking about ODIN! Does ODIN fail or succeed flashing?
IF ODIN SUCCEEDS WITH FLASHING, THEN TELL ME!
SUCCEEDS Like This;
https://kpmgsecurity.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/odin-pass-autoroot.png
Or
FAILS Like This; http://ajqi.com/wp-content/uploads/...or-and-nand-erase-all-for-Samsung-devices.jpg
OKAY?
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when I flash it passes in Odin...
only problem is - the device stuck on the first logo (powered by android).
and on download mode it shows:
Current Binary: samsung Official
System status: custom
and on recovery it shows:
dm-verity vertification failed... need to check DRK first...
I did some research also
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f77...drk-device-root-key-not-shoving-imei-1991601/
and
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f684/dm-verity-verification-failed-1974767/
I'm not sure what is this rootkey issue, someone said that it is damaged, therefore it shows the dm verity vertification failure.
Entebox said:
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f77...drk-device-root-key-not-shoving-imei-1991601/
and
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f684/dm-verity-verification-failed-1974767/
I'm not sure what is this rootkey issue, someone said that it is damaged, therefore it shows the dm verity vertification failure.
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found another thing, will give it a try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...rification-t3293306/post64808458#post64808458
I also got the "dm verity vertification failure" today, but with me it happened because I was dumb enough to flash a G920I modem and bootloader on my G925F...
So it also bootlooped and everything, and then just like what you had, it asked me for Smart Switch. But then when I used Smart Switch on it, I got firmware from a totally different country than my own (think it was from Mexico or something), as I live in the Netherlands. And it even asked me for my phone's serial number before Smart Switch went on and flashed that firmware.
So I guess they only look at the CSC or something? Anyway, after that I got it into download mode and immediately flashed the newest correct firmware, and am happily flashing ROM's again Just download your own country's 5.1.1 firmware and you'll be alright, as long as you can get into download mode
Piliip said:
I also got the "dm verity vertification failure" today, but with me it happened because I was dumb enough to flash a G920I modem and bootloader on my G925F...
So it also bootlooped and everything, and then just like what you had, it asked me for Smart Switch. But then when I used Smart Switch on it, I got firmware from a totally different country than my own (think it was from Mexico or something), as I live in the Netherlands. And it even asked me for my phone's serial number before Smart Switch went on and flashed that firmware.
So I guess they only look at the CSC or something? Anyway, after that I got it into download mode and immediately flashed the newest correct firmware, and am happily flashing ROM's again Just download your own country's 5.1.1 firmware and you'll be alright, as long as you can get into download mode
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yeah... already flashed the newest for my country.. it flashes well but still stuck on logo after.
from some reason after flashing, on DL mode it shows :
Current Binary: samsung Official
System status: custom
so the system status refuses to become official. even after using the smartswitch software.
I think maybe some of the partitions in the eMMC are corrupted.
Entebox said:
yeah... already flashed the newest for my country.. it flashes well but still stuck on logo after.
from some reason after flashing, on DL mode it shows :
Current Binary: samsung Official
System status: custom
so the system status refuses to become official. even after using the smartswitch software.
I think maybe some of the partitions in the eMMC are corrupted.
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I think that's because you've tripped knox (hence custom), but you do have official samsung firmware, (hence official).
Edit: Have you checked your kernel?
Btw IMPORTANT when you say that you "flash" the device through odin are you referring to the pictures on your thread where the logg states that it failed on "nand write" and once on "hidden.img" or did it actually pass after the complete flashing of all the files "hidden.img" included?
succesful flashes i mean passes, i can get many many stock files to flash and pass no problem now as wasnt the case when i first got the phone
It shows you this type of screen (1st)
http://www.pocketpc.ch/attachments/s...210_155028.jpg
thats the first screen i can never ever get past
(does it say kernel isn't seandroid enforced?) it doesnt say that... but previously when i was flashing twrp and booted tried booting the phone up it woud say recovery isnat seandroid enforcing, i dont get that no more as i am flashing stock firmwares
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Entebox said:
I did flash that UniBase kernel and because of this I've lost the Imei number... I had to use Jtag box to recover the Imei.
so Beware when flashing this kernel.
I will try to flash the stock rom from sammobile... Hope it will help.
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im willing to try that method above too... but am worried about losing the imei mentioned, have also read that happen to someone else and they fixed it too but they didnt mention how, and a worried to try it too as wouldnt know how to fix the imei if it went wrong as u mentioned u used soemthing called jtag to recover and i have no idea what or how that is
Entebox said:
I did flash that UniBase kernel and because of this I've lost the Imei number... I had to use Jtag box to recover the Imei.
so Beware when flashing this kernel.
I will try to flash the stock rom from sammobile... Hope it will help.
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NO!!!
This is the UnibaseV9 Kernel, i have tested all the files i've shared on this thread personally on Samsung s6 edge model SM-G925F!
I never lost any imei!
Just follow the steps for God's sake!