So I have a US Galaxy Player 5.0 running 4.0.4. I want to go back to stock Android 2.3.5. How do I do this?
aznflawless said:
So I have a US Galaxy Player 5.0 running 4.0.4. I want to go back to stock Android 2.3.5. How do I do this?
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Find the stock rooted ROM and flash it. Wipe everything.
This one looks good. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737432
Sent from my YP-G70 using xda premium
aznflawless said:
So I have a US Galaxy Player 5.0 running 4.0.4. I want to go back to stock Android 2.3.5. How do I do this?
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1) Download stock rom found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520728 (Use 7 zip or winrar to extract the file)
2) Download and install Kies found here: http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/ (if you haven't, it's for the driver)
3) Download and install Odin just click the link http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...IxHp1ISlP2fzGKhtw&sig2=ZjUHLCkIbG1_EprOk9enrA
4) Enable USB Debugging from the GP 5.0 (Settings-> Applications-> Development Check box for USB Debugging)
5) Turn off the player regularly then put it into download mode (Hold Volume down and power), Icon that says downloading at the bottom should pop up (looks like this http://techbyte.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Android_download.jpg)
6) Open Odin (make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked or you will brick your device)
7) Plug in Galaxy Player to USB port. Under ID:COM it should say something like 0:[COM4] and is yellow. In the message area it should say "Added!!"
8) Hit PDA and select the .md5 file named "ueki8_min.tar" (only use the .pit file if you want to re partition your player otherwise it is not needed)
9) Hit Start and wait until it finishes. Should take anywhere from 2-4 minutes.
10) Profit
Optional Steps*
If you get bootloops then
11) Turn off player, and put it into recovery (Hold simultaneously power + volume up
looks like this http://h8.abload.de/img/20100829_004w6fq.jpg
12) Do Wipe data/factory reset, and Wipe cache Partition
13) Profit
Let me know if this works for you, and if possible can you give me thanks http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon12.gif
obscuresword said:
1) Download stock rom found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520728 (Use 7 zip or winrar to extract the file)
2) Download and install Kies found here: http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/ (if you haven't, it's for the driver)
3) Download and install Odin just click the link http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...IxHp1ISlP2fzGKhtw&sig2=ZjUHLCkIbG1_EprOk9enrA
4) Enable USB Debugging from the GP 5.0 (Settings-> Applications-> Development Check box for USB Debugging)
5) Turn off the player regularly then put it into download mode (Hold Volume down and power), Icon that says downloading at the bottom should pop up (looks like this http://techbyte.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Android_download.jpg)
6) Open Odin (make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked or you will brick your device)
7) Plug in Galaxy Player to USB port. Under ID:COM it should say something like 0:[COM4] and is yellow. In the message area it should say "Added!!"
8) Hit PDA and select the .md5 file named "ueki8_min.tar" (only use the .pit file if you want to re partition your player otherwise it is not needed)
9) Hit Start and wait until it finishes. Should take anywhere from 2-4 minutes.
10) Profit
Optional Steps*
If you get bootloops then
11) Turn off player, and put it into recovery (Hold simultaneously power + volume up + settings button [button left of the home button])
looks like this http://h8.abload.de/img/20100829_004w6fq.jpg
12) Do Wipe data/factory reset, and Wipe cache Partition
13) Profit
Let me know if this works for you, and if possible can you give me thanks http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon12.gif
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worked perfectly, but yea i had to wipe data/cache as it was bootloop before
Saved!!
obscuresword said:
1) Download stock rom found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520728
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Thank you so very much. My device seems to be working very well now. Normally, I am very savvy at learning new things. This time, however, I did not spend enough time playing with my very first Android before I went about bricking it. I bought accidental replacement coverage for my Galaxy 5.0 and did not want to dip it into pea soup to get a new one. I felt it would be dishonest to do such a thing. I registered to this site just to thank you. Great work and best wishes.
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hey guys, sorry for the noob question. how can i update to 2.2 while staying with the stock look and not having to use any other rom?
Here are many links you can use to download it (use your favorite)
http://www.multiupload.com/2SWILHEP3Z
this is JL5 (version 5 of 2.2 [not official])
You need to download ODIN, you can download it from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8863820&postcount=138
You need to have Samsung drives on your computer:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728929
Once you install the drives, you can start ODIN and choose PDA and browse for the .zip file you downloaded.
Make sure repartition is NOT selected.
Put your phone in download mode (press both volume up and down) and then stick the usb cord without letting go of the volume buttons. A yellow android should appear and ODIN will show your device in yellow.
If this happens you are good to go, just click start and let it finish.
If you are on stock ROM then your data won't be erased.
I hope I made this clear and don't forget the Thanks button :]
Yes, got it! thanks!!
PROPS!
Thanks for the easy to follow write up!
Hey guys, I posted this in the regular Q&A folder but got no replies.. hopefully someone here can help!
I've recently acquired a shiny new S II and am looking to root it.
Thing is, I'm slightly scared of bricking my phone because of the kernel not closely matching ones I can find.. so I just wanted to post my plan of attack here, to make sure it made sense to you knowledgeable gentlemen
1) Install Kies from Samsungs's website and install it on my PC - done!
2) Grabbthe OZS_KG2 zip from this post (my kernel ends BUKG2) - done!
3) Download Odin v1.83 - done!
4) Use the instructions in this post. (I've already downloaded s2root)
5) After rooting, update the kernel one more time (using odin) to a proper one from here - probably the XXKG3 one to be safe - to get rid of the yellow triangle thing.
Does this sound ok? I've not missed anything obvious out, have I?
I've backed up contacts/APN etc to be safe, but am I correct in assuming that rooting shouldn't wipe any data?
You can't brick your phone this way. Just go ahead and try what works best.
Ah ok, that's reassuring. Will have to just take the plunge and see what happens!
My first stop after rooting will be clockwork recovery, the cyanogen mod.. fingers crossed!
Well to answer my own thread (and to help others in future!) this is how I did it...
1. Download a close enough kernel from Chainfire's epic good thread.
2. Install Kies
3. Set phone to use USB debugging (Settings > Apps > Development)
4. Download and run Odin
5. Reboot phone into download mode (while holding vol down + home button, press power)
6. Check in Odin for yellow connection at top left
7. In Odin, click PDA, select the .tar file downloaded in step 1
8. Click Start
And done!
I'm not bothered about removing the warning triangle (not really that bothered) but my phone is now perm-rooted and has superuser/etc
I've just made a backup using CWMR (hold vol up + home when powering on to access the CWMR menu) and am ready to go experimenting!
THIS IS ONLY FOR GALAXY PLAYER 4.0 U.S and 5.0 U.S. DO NOT TRY ON ANYTHING ELSE YOU WILL FAIL. I TAKE NO RESPONSABILITY TO ANY DAMAGE.
This will help you either unbrick your device or fix the boot loop or any other problems you have. This will delete EVERYTHING.
Instructions
Download the stock recovery file below, and odin to your desktop. All Files are located down below.
Instal Samsung Kies, you can find this by googleing or by the samsung website.
Once installed, Put your device in download mode by Holding the Power+Volume Down Buttons until you see a download mode sign.
NOTE (If you cant get into this mode, your Galaxy Player probably displays a phone and computer icon. Dont worry and continue one Skip Step 2)
You can now connect your device to your PC, You should see installing device. Wait for it to finish. If you windows cannot install it this means kies was not
installed correctly. Google Samsung Drivers and install that.
Ok once your computer recognizes your device go ahead and open odin.
Ok you should see your device in a box at the top.
(If you see two dont worry and continue, you would prob get a fail for 1 of them its ok.)
Ok once you see your device go ahead and click PDA. Now browse for the file called package_us2.3.5.tar.md5. Select it. (The One You Just Downloaded)
Before you start make sure the only little boxes selected are Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.
Once you selected the file. Go ahead and click Start.
It should take about 1-5 min to finish.
If you get a error. Disconnect your device and close odin. Repeat the steps It should Work.
IF YOU CANNOT ABSOLUTELY GET IT TO WORK DO THIS.
Go here LINK
Download your pit file. Save to desk or anywhere it is accessable.
Ok now repeat steps about BUT BEFORE you click start again. Click PIT and locate the file you just downloaded. Now click start it should WORK.
Ok now that we are done with odin Disconnect your device from pc and make sure it is turned completely off.
Hold the buttons Power+Volume up Button.
You should enter a mode called android standard recovery.
Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset. (Note you click ok by clicking the home button and move down and up by the volume buttons.
Now once that is done click Wipe Cache.
Reboot Galaxy Player
Tadaa your GP should turn on normally. (IF YOU CANNOT GET IT TO WORK PLEASE CONTACT ME AND I WILL TRY TO HELP YOU)
IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS ON A GALAXY PLAYER 5 DOWNLOAD THE GALAXY PLAYER 5 FILE BELOW GOOD LUCK.
Download 4.0 Stock MD5 - LINK
Download 5.0 Stock MD5 - LINK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1389873 gives me a 404 error. The link to download the image for the 4 inch Player works great. Haven't gotten mine into a bootloop yet. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks For That it is now fixed.
Had to use this tonight after something went wrong using Clockwork recovery to make a backup on my US 4.0.
Worked perfectly. Thanks so much for this.
Thanks glad to help.
Is this completely stock, or is there a few mods. made to the kernel?
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I think it is stock it only contains factoryfs and kernel so the boot and all the other files are done by your device once you click factory reset.
Hyperrunner said:
I think it is stock it only contains factoryfs and kernel so the boot and all the other files are done by your device once you click factory reset.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1450013
This is the same ROM as this... There are still a few Mods that were made. Please post on how to remove the mods from this link, so other people know about them. As for the 4.0 I have no idea if it is the same story.
Thanks for this, saved my butt after doing a nandroid backup with CWM that resulted in bootloops.
Mike T
i could hug you right now....saved my US 4.0 GP. just had to clear data and cache after it booted
Does anyone still have this file? I tried the link but it's not working. Wanted to give this a shot before I sent it in to get fixed.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using xda app-developers app
Hyperrunner said:
THIS IS ONLY FOR GALAXY PLAYER 4.0 U.S and 5.0 U.S. DO NOT TRY ON ANYTHING ELSE YOU WILL FAIL. I TAKE NO RESPONSABILITY TO ANY DAMAGE.
This will help you either unbrick your device or fix the boot loop or any other problems you have. This will delete EVERYTHING.
Instructions
Download the stock recovery file below, and odin to your desktop. All Files are located down below.
Instal Samsung Kies, you can find this by googleing or by the samsung website.
Once installed, Put your device in download mode by Holding the Power+Volume Down Buttons until you see a download mode sign.
NOTE (If you cant get into this mode, your Galaxy Player probably displays a phone and computer icon. Dont worry and continue one Skip Step 2)
You can now connect your device to your PC, You should see installing device. Wait for it to finish. If you windows cannot install it this means kies was not
installed correctly. Google Samsung Drivers and install that.
Ok once your computer recognizes your device go ahead and open odin.
Ok you should see your device in a box at the top.
(If you see two dont worry and continue, you would prob get a fail for 1 of them its ok.)
Ok once you see your device go ahead and click PDA. Now browse for the file called package_us2.3.5.tar.md5. Select it. (The One You Just Downloaded)
Before you start make sure the only little boxes selected are Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.
Once you selected the file. Go ahead and click Start.
It should take about 1-5 min to finish.
If you get a error. Disconnect your device and close odin. Repeat the steps It should Work.
IF YOU CANNOT ABSOLUTELY GET IT TO WORK DO THIS.
Go here LINK
Download your pit file. Save to desk or anywhere it is accessable.
Ok now repeat steps about BUT BEFORE you click start again. Click PIT and locate the file you just downloaded. Now click start it should WORK.
Ok now that we are done with odin Disconnect your device from pc and make sure it is turned completely off.
Hold the buttons Power+Volume up Button.
You should enter a mode called android standard recovery.
Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset. (Note you click ok by clicking the home button and move down and up by the volume buttons.
Now once that is done click Wipe Cache.
Reboot Galaxy Player
Tadaa your GP should turn on normally. (IF YOU CANNOT GET IT TO WORK PLEASE CONTACT ME AND I WILL TRY TO HELP YOU)
IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS ON A GALAXY PLAYER 5 DOWNLOAD THE GALAXY PLAYER 5 FILE BELOW GOOD LUCK.
Download 4.0 Stock MD5 - LINK
Download 5.0 Stock MD5 - LINK
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The link for the Player 5.0 doesn't work as megaupload is no longer in existence. Please update it, thanks.
_AI_ said:
The link for the Player 5.0 doesn't work as megaupload is no longer in existence. Please update it, thanks.
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Yes same for the 4.0 4shared says invalid file
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app
I have been searching around and the most i found was this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520728
I tried doing this in CWM but no luck. I expanded the rar file and found a tar but odin isn't working for me. Any advice or am I doing something wrong?
What exactly is going wrong when you try to flash with Odin?
More details = more helpful responses to your problem
chaoy said:
I have been searching around and the most i found was this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520728
I tried doing this in CWM but no luck. I expanded the rar file and found a tar but odin isn't working for me. Any advice or am I doing something wrong?
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Did you do it like this: Another user asked the same question, and I guess it worked for him lol. Also this is for the US Galaxy Player 5.0 so don't flash it on a player that isn't this one. You can find all the stock roms here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531850 with step by step instructions too.
1) Download stock rom found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520728 (Use 7 zip or winrar to extract the file)
2) Download and install Kies found here: http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/ (if you haven't, it's for the driver)
3) Download and install Odin just click the link http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...IxHp1ISlP2fzGKhtw&sig2=ZjUHLCkIbG1_EprOk9enrA
4) Enable USB Debugging from the GP 5.0 (Settings-> Applications-> Development Check box for USB Debugging)
5) Turn off the player regularly then put it into download mode (Hold Volume down and power), Icon that says downloading at the bottom should pop up (looks like this http://techbyte.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Android_download.jpg)
6) Open Odin (make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked or you will brick your device)
7) Plug in Galaxy Player to USB port. Under ID:COM it should say something like 0:[COM4] and is yellow. In the message area it should say "Added!!"
8) Hit PDA and select the .md5 file named "ueki8_min.tar" (only use the .pit file if you want to re partition your player otherwise it is not needed)
9) Hit Start and wait until it finishes. Should take anywhere from 2-4 minutes.
10) Profit
Optional Steps*
If you get bootloops then
11) Turn off player, and put it into recovery (Hold simultaneously power + volume up + settings button [button left of the home button])
looks like this http://h8.abload.de/img/20100829_004w6fq.jpg
12) Do Wipe data/factory reset, and Wipe cache Partition
13) Profit
Let me know if this works for you, and if possible can you give me thanks
I Odin Eryigit rom for my Galaxy player 5, after that my capacitive buttons doesn't work, i can't install anything using clockword mod because everytime i try to install a different rom, can't mount /sdcard will pop up.
anyone know how to solve this ?
First, I would make sure you are running the latest CWM. Boot into CWM then go to Advanced> Reboot Recovery. Sometimes this can fix minor bugs. If that doesnt fix it the worst that could happen is that you will have to reflash CWM and/or a different ROM.
Are you running the correct kernel? And did you try doing install from internal sd.
Sent from my YP-G70 running my PA 2.57.4 using xda app-developers app.
i'm not sure if i'm using the correct kernel or not, if you can please point me to the correct kernel.
And yes i was trying to install it using the internal Storage.
please point me to the correct kernel and stock rom, i have no luck in finding it ( 3 capacitive buttons version one ) YP-G70CWY\XAA 8GB
bump !!!!!!!!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192488
i install a Galaxy player 5 kernel i found on this forum, the device now will not turn on and doesn't seem to charge. ( the kernel install seem to go well, i can move still use CWM before i reboot my GP, after i hit reboot the phone will not turn on nor will it respond to any thing )
ttpm15 said:
I Odin Eryigit rom for my Galaxy player 5, after that my capacitive buttons doesn't work, i can't install anything using clockword mod because everytime i try to install a different rom, can't mount /sdcard will pop up.
anyone know how to solve this ?
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I had the same problem...
You have to shut your player down and go into download mode. If its restarting and won’t stay off thats ok just hold the power button down and as soon as it go blank release the power button and press and hold the volume down button - should be in download mode then.
You will have to download the stock version for the Galaxy Player 5.0,
I used - galaxy_player_2.3.6.tar.md5 .
You can find it here in XDA forums. Once you have it, extract the md5 to a folder on your desktop. Start Odin, once started - connect your player.
You should see your device ID "Added” in the Message section and in the ID:COM above. Now select PDA and click the PDA button to search for your md5 file you downloaded and load it into Odin. Before pressing start make sure that the only options checked are "Auto Reboot" and "Reset Time". Now press start, you will see the progress in the Message field and updates just above the ID:COM field at the top left. Once it says Pass it has completed, wait for your player to reboot and then disconnect once its at the slide screen..
You should be good to go now, you can always try another flavor but if you want to use it, the stock OS is better than a brick.
You may be familiar with most of the steps I mentioned above but I thought I would take you through them all in the event you are not and also for others who may have the same issue…
Thanks,