I wanna share my knowledge here
Learning from my experience using Samsung's devices, I found similarities in the way of reversing Samsung devices to stock rom.
So this guide should be practice for almost all Samsung devices
Ok, let's get started
First, download all these stuff
1. Samsung USB Driver or go to this Thread (install it)
2. Samsung Kies (install it)
3. Odin v.4xx or Odin v1-3 or go to this Thread (just open when need it)
4. And of course your stock rom
Download from here (choose the right stock rom and the newest depend on your model)
5. Extract the stock rom using winrar/7zip
-you should 3 files PDA_xx.tar.md5, Phone/Modem_xx.tar.md5 and CSC_xx.tar.md5 or more
-If you have just two files, .xxxx.tar.md5 & SS_DL.dll, i'll give it the guide too
Second, Go to download mode
- For device with Menu button : hold power button+menu button+volume down (vol -)
- For device without Menu button : hold power button+volume down (vol -)
For the 3 Files or more
- Go to download mode
- Plug your device to PC/Laptop
- Open Odin
- Choose PDA (browse it from your extracted stock rom)
- Choose phone/modem (browse it from your extracted stock rom)
- CSC (browse it from your extracted stock rom)
- If there's more files, just put it on the same box of the files names
- Check list auto reboot and f.reset time(look at the left)
- Click start and wait
- If success, should be writen "PASS" on left side
For 2 files only
- Go to download mode
- Plug your device to PC/Laptop
- Open Odin
- Just choose PDA and browse it the file(forget about SS_DL.dll or XX.dll file)
- Check list auto reboot and f.reset time(look at the left)
- Click start and wait
- If success, should be writen "PASS" on left side
If there's something miss or wrong, please tell me, I'll fix it this ASAP
And Let's helping people
nasheich said:
I wanna share my knowledge here
Learning from my experience using Samsung's devices, I found similarities in the way of reversing Samsung devices to stock rom.
So this guide should be practice for almost all Samsung devices
Ok, let's get started
First, download all these stuff
1. Samsung USB Driver or go to this Thread (install it)
2. Samsung Kies (install it)
3. Odin v.4xx or Odin v1-3 or go to this Thread (just open when need it)
4. And of course your stock rom
Download from here (choose the right stock rom and the newest depend on your model)
5. Extract the stock rom using winrar/7zip
-you should 3 files PDA_xx.tar.md5, Phone/Modem_xx.tar.md5 and CSC_xx.tar.md5 or more
-If you have just two files, .xxxx.tar.md5 & SS_DL.dll, i'll give it the guide too
Second, Go to download mode
- For device with Menu button : hold power button+menu button+volume down (vol -)
- For device without Menu button : hold power button+volume down (vol -)
For the 3 Files or more
- Go to download mode
- Plug your device to PC/Laptop
- Open Odin
- Choose PDA (browse it from your extracted stock rom)
- Choose phone/modem (browse it from your extracted stock rom)
- CSC (browse it from your extracted stock rom)
- If there's more files, just put it on the same box of the files names
- Check list auto reboot and f.reset time(look at the left)
- Click start and wait
- If success, should be writen "PASS" on left side
For 2 files only
- Go to download mode
- Plug your device to PC/Laptop
- Open Odin
- Just choose PDA and browse it the file(forget about SS_DL.dll or XX.dll file)
- Check list auto reboot and f.reset time(look at the left)
- Click start and wait
- If success, should be writen "PASS" on left side
If there's something miss or wrong, please tell me, I'll fix it this ASAP
And Let's helping people
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Could you specify which model of the Mega this is for
Christogq said:
Could you specify which model of the Mega this is for
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should work for all Mega device, see the thread's title
nasheich said:
should work for all Mega device, see the thread's title
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The site is blocked at my job so I can't go on there, but does it have the I527 version? When we were looking on there before there was nothing for that model.
Christogq said:
The site is blocked at my job so I can't go on there, but does it have the I527 version? When we were looking on there before there was nothing for that model.
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should have it, it's the official firmware site for all Samsung model
Christogq said:
The site is blocked at my job so I can't go on there, but does it have the I527 version? When we were looking on there before there was nothing for that model.
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Yes, it does.
Hate to burst bubbles. Sammobile still does not have sgh-i527 stock rom for att. It only has the Canadian version, sgh-i527m... sorry. Already sent mine to Samsung in plano, texas for flashing.
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Great guide, but this will not work for the US i527. For whatever reason, AT&T does not even have the softeware for the Mega. I sent mine in for flashing and they had to send me a new one because they didn't have any software to flash.
Not all mega are sane bootloader and rom it varied by carriers mine is special lte version with spark usa onlt fyi samssung website do not carry usa region sigh!
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johnw91498 said:
Great guide, but this will not work for the US i527. For whatever reason, AT&T does not even have the softeware for the Mega. I sent mine in for flashing and they had to send me a new one because they didn't have any software to flash.
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Right. ATT doesn't have the software. Samsung made it for att and Samsung has it. You need to send it to Samsung but sounds like they fixed your problem anyway
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azpatterson3 said:
Right. ATT doesn't have the software. Samsung made it for att and Samsung has it. You need to send it to Samsung but sounds like they fixed your problem anyway
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Actually, I've gotten 2 new Megas. The first one had the slow rotate problem and they gave me a new Mega since it was in the 30 days. Two months later, the wifi wouldn't connect. Was told to take it to a device service center. They worked on it for 30 minutes before giving me another new Mega and was told AT&T still does not have the software.
Regading how you fix white screen problem
If I use the canadian version will it still work? Just curious because as of right now I am in a bootloop. Getting the white screen only but still allows me to download a new OS. I thank you for all the information in these thread but I need to know what else can I do if it does not have sghi527 as one of the download stock ROM?
azpatterson3 said:
Right. ATT doesn't have the software. Samsung made it for att and Samsung has it. You need to send it to Samsung but sounds like they fixed your problem anyway
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---------- Post added at 02:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:53 PM ----------
Need help with samsung mega SGH-I527? is there any fireware and rom that are stock to download in my phone. IM IN A BOOTLOOT this moment and cant get out of the white screen mode. anyone help me please.
I was in bootloop too. No recovery rom available. I had to send mine to samsung. You can try wipe data and factory reset from recovery (power + vol up + home) but that didnt work for me.
Canadian or another rom will just give you an authentification error.
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azpatterson3 said:
I was in bootloop too. No recovery rom available. I had to send mine to samsung. You can try wipe data and factory reset from recovery (power + vol up + home) but that didnt work for me.
Canadian or another rom will just give you an authentification error.
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Where did you exactly send your samsung mega sgh-i527 to? My phone is rooted so will they be able to help me out? simple question: How much will it cost for them to fix my phone and how long does it take? I assuming your phone was rooted too? your thoughts are much appreicated. Thx.
Sent you a pm
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johnw91498 said:
Great guide, but this will not work for the US i527. For whatever reason, AT&T does not even have the softeware for the Mega. I sent mine in for flashing and they had to send me a new one because they didn't have any software to flash.
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I don't know about model for at&t, cause only 1 model in my country, but if it's GSM too not CDMA, you could try the Canadian version software or international version
If you want a paper weight go ahead and flash,
We all know that our Mega has locked boot loaders making it unable to flash anything else.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I527 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
azpatterson3 said:
Right. ATT doesn't have the software. Samsung made it for att and Samsung has it. You need to send it to Samsung but sounds like they fixed your problem anyway
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app
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Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48146940#post48146940
I updated Kies and it unbricked my Mega.
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Hello everyone.
I need your help because my samsung galaxy s II has the "red screen of death" so I would need to get it back to stock rom before sending it to after sales service.
Can you help me finding the right rom and how to install it please ? At the moment I have CM7.1
Thanks in advance !
sammobile.com
Download stock there. Its impossible to guess which specific one it came with unless you provide the information.
What's the "red screen of death"?
oinkylicious said:
What's the "red screen of death"?
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+1, never heard of it.
Kaze105 said:
sammobile.com
Download stock there. Its impossible to guess which specific one it came with unless you provide the information.
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Thank you I will try to find the right one
oinkylicious said:
What's the "red screen of death"?
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well the phone's screen works perfectly but everything is red (no I did not mess with themes or colors or whatever, just powered it on and everything is red)
mehdimasrour said:
Hello everyone.
I need your help because my samsung galaxy s II has the "red screen of death" so I would need to get it back to stock rom before sending it to after sales service.
Can you help me finding the right rom and how to install it please ? At the moment I have CM7.1
Thanks in advance !
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Did u install a different kernel? Did u install some app to change something like 3d chainfire because this seem a night mode?
And finally where was ur original rom? What country and what carrier?
Using XDA Premium over Resurrection Remix ICS, the Best Rom ever made
deltasync said:
Did u install a different kernel? Did u install some app to change something like 3d chainfire because this seem a night mode?
And finally where was ur original rom? What country and what carrier?
Using XDA Premium over Resurrection Remix ICS, the Best Rom ever made
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I did absolutely nothing, just powered on my phone and everything is red
I tried to remove the battery, wait a couple of hours and try again, but always red !
phone is from France so I dowload the France rom from sammobile
thx
Please anyone answer,
I downloaded I9100XWKJ2_I9100XEFKJ1_XEF.zip from sammobile, can you tell me how can I use it with Odin ?
Do I use this file for PDA, PHONE or CSC ?
Also what's the pit file ? When downloading Odin from sammobile, I have a s1_odin_20100512.pit, is it the right one ?
Thanks in advance !
this is en example use ur own file. (Proceed at your own risk. We are not liable if anything happens to your device by using this method. )
Step by Step Instructions:
Download the Android Firmware
Extract the downloaded file ‘I9100XXKL1_I9100OXAKL1.rar’ to get these 3 files:
CODE_I9100XXKL1_CL783870_REV02_eng_mid_ship.tar.md5
GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKL1.tar.md5
MODEM_I9100XXKL1_REV_02_CL1085162.tar.md5
Download Odin software
Disconnect your phone if it’s connected to PC. Switch Off your phone. Wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
Now, put the Galaxy S2 in Download Mode — press and hold these keys together: Volume_DOWN+Home+Power.
this is required to install the XXKG1 using Odin PC Software.
Open Odin (from step 3) — Odin3 v1.85.exe.
Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added! !”
under the Odin’s message box in the bottom left. If you don’t get this message,
than probably there is a problem with drivers. Make sure you’ve drivers installed.
Important! On Odin, Do NOT tick the ‘Re-Partition’ checkbox, but keep the ‘Auto Reboot’ & ‘F.
Reset Time’ checkboxes ticked. Do not touch any other checkbox or tab or anything, except as required in step 9 below.
Select these files in Odin at respective tabs (check out the screenshot given at the top for help):
Click the PDA Tab, and select CODE_I9100XXKL1_CL783870_REV02_eng_mid_ship.tar.md5 (from step 2.1)
Click the Phone Tab, and select MODEM_I9100XXKL1_REV_02_CL1085162.tar.md5 (from step 2.3)
Click the CSC Tab, and select GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKL1.tar.md5 (from step 2.2)
Now, hit the START button to let the process begin.
When process at Odin finishes your phone will automatically reboot —
and you can unplug the cable then.
Plus, you’ll get a PASS (with green background) message in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin.
If it’s red and with FAIL written over it, the process flashing process wasn’t successful.
well my phone is bricked now... I will just throw it through the window.
bye
mehdimasrour said:
well my phone is bricked now... I will just throw it through the window.
bye
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If you didn't use the pit file your phone may only be soft bricked. Read some more and you can fix it if you can get into download mode.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
mehdimasrour said:
Please anyone answer,
I downloaded I9100XWKJ2_I9100XEFKJ1_XEF.zip from sammobile, can you tell me how can I use it with Odin ?
Do I use this file for PDA, PHONE or CSC ?
Also what's the pit file ? When downloading Odin from sammobile, I have a s1_odin_20100512.pit, is it the right one ?
Thanks in advance !
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That looks like a .pit file for an S1, not an S2...
mehdimasrour said:
well my phone is bricked now... I will just throw it through the window.
bye
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I'm guessing you went ahead and just tried flashing using that .pit file?
You should never use a firmware or kernel for a different device, but it is sometimes recoverable.
For future reference, NEVER EVER EVER use a .pit file for a different device...
mattyh77 said:
If you didn't use the pit file your phone may only be soft bricked. Read some more and you can fix it if you can get into download mode.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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I did use pit file... the phone doesnt power on at all now, no download mode, no recovery, nothing..... you can't imagine how I feel now.....
mehdimasrour said:
I did use pit file... the phone doesnt power on at all now, no download mode, no recovery, nothing..... you can't imagine how I feel now.....
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Since you flashed using an S1 .pit file, your only hope now is JTag repair. Nothing else has any chance of bringing your device back to life.
mehdimasrour said:
well my phone is bricked now... I will just throw it through the window.
bye
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did u try the method that i post above
deltasync said:
did u try the method that i post above
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no I flashed it before so now if someone wants a free bricked galaxy s 2, just stand under my window.
I guess I wont need to visit this forum anymore too....
mehdimasrour said:
no I flashed it before so now if someone wants a free bricked galaxy s 2, just stand under my window.
I guess I wont need to visit this forum anymore too....
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you can get into download mode?
hold down Volume Down + Home + Power buttons at the same time.
mehdimasrour said:
no I flashed it before so now if someone wants a free bricked galaxy s 2, just stand under my window.
I guess I wont need to visit this forum anymore too....
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Not sure why you're ignoring my posts. You can get it fixed (JTag) for like $50 US. (I don't know what that translates to in your local currency)
mehdimasrour said:
no I flashed it before so now if someone wants a free bricked galaxy s 2, just stand under my window.
I guess I wont need to visit this forum anymore too....
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Suppose not. Can't say you weren't helped, though. Read back, use a jig, maybe all hope is not lost.
I bought a used galaxy note and tried upgrading to ics but i keep getting this msg : your device does not support upgrading via kies.
The it ask me to confirm firmware version which i have using *#1234#. My phone shows correct version.
Android version 2.3.6, kernel 2.6.35.11 build gingerbread.ucla1.
Could someone pls help? my husband also bought a used note and his updated just fine. I don't.believe this phone is rooted.
Any advice would much appreciated. Thanks!
My advice is search the thread
Not trying to be rude but this issue is know and there is different ways of upgrading to ICS with out kies
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jayRokk said:
My advice is search the thread
Not trying to be rude but this issue is know and there is different ways of upgrading to ICS with out kies
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
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Totally understand. Guess Im scared of bricking my phone lol.
miketilly2 said:
Totally understand. Guess Im scared of bricking my phone lol.
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Just make sure you read tons before flashing
It should be pretty simple after you have an idea of what's going on.
Read the stickies they will help
And flashing the Official ICS thru Odin/Kies shouldnt brick or harm your phone at all
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miketilly2 said:
I bought a used galaxy note and tried upgrading to ics but i keep getting this msg : your device does not support upgrading via kies.
The it ask me to confirm firmware version which i have using *#1234#. My phone shows correct version.
Android version 2.3.6, kernel 2.6.35.11 build gingerbread.ucla1.
Could someone pls help? my husband also bought a used note and his updated just fine. I don't.believe this phone is rooted.
Any advice would much appreciated. Thanks!
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It does not matter if your phone is rooted or not. Start up Samsung Kies. Connect your phone. Go to the Tools tab. Select "Firmware upgrade and Initialization". Fill in the info and you should force the update. Model is SGHI717. No hyphen. And use caps for model and SN.
Agoattamer said:
It does not matter if your phone is rooted or not. Start up Samsung Kies. Connect your phone. Go to the Tools tab. Select "Firmware upgrade and Initialization". Fill in the info and you should force the update. Model is SGHI717. No hyphen. And use caps for model and SN.
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I tried that and it said SGH -I717 does not support initializing. Now what?
It say my current firmware is PD:LA1 / PHONE:LE2 / CSC :LA1 (ATT )
Maybe update not availble yet for that??
miketilly2 said:
I tried that and it said SGH -I717 does not support initializing. Now what?
It say my current firmware is PD:LA1 / PHONE:LE2 / CSC :LA1 (ATT )
Maybe update not availble yet for that??
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Update thru Odin
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jayRokk said:
Update thru Odin
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I will. I am curious though as to why kies is saying that. Oh and thanks.
Ill get my husband to do it, he's good at stuff like that. Plus if he messes up i can take his note as compensation
miketilly2 said:
I tried that and it said SGH -I717 does not support initializing. Now what?
It say my current firmware is PD:LA1 / PHONE:LE2 / CSC :LA1 (ATT )
Maybe update not availble yet for that??
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Its not that hard just a couple files you have to download and you'll be set..
Google Odin for ATT Note and
Download this .zip file found here
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/162779447/3bb6230/I717UCLF6_I717ATTLF6_ATT.zip.html
(its stock official ICS ) extract the .zip and put the .tar file inside in the PDA slot
And hit start
Make sure you put your phone in download mode first
(Holding volume down and power when powering up)
You should be set
I think there is a video on the stickies on how to do it as well if you get lost or confused
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miketilly2 said:
I tried that and it said SGH -I717 does not support initializing. Now what?
It say my current firmware is PD:LA1 / PHONE:LE2 / CSC :LA1 (ATT )
Maybe update not availble yet for that??
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Some mentioned there was an ATT software update by OTA on some phones. Maybe this was an update for kies compatability on older Note handsets. Have you looked there first? Sorry if I could not help more.
jayRokk said:
Its not that hard just a couple files you have to download and you'll be set..
Google Odin for ATT Note and
Download this .zip file found here
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/162779447/3bb6230/I717UCLF6_I717ATTLF6_ATT.zip.html
(its stock official ICS ) extract the .zip and put the .tar file inside in the PDA slot
And hit start
Make sure you put your phone in download mode first
(Holding volume down and power when powering up)
You should be set
I think there is a video on the stickies on how to do it as well if you get lost or confused
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Does this PDA include Modem too? Just out of curiosity.
miketilly2 said:
I will. I am curious though as to why kies is saying that. Oh and thanks.
Ill get my husband to do it, he's good at stuff like that. Plus if he messes up i can take his note as compensation
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As JayRokk suggested... Make sure your device is in download mode. If not, that would account for the error message.
Agoattamer said:
Does this PDA include Modem too? Just out of curiosity.
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It should
But there is always a flashable .zip if it doesn't
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zancro said:
As JayRokk suggested... Make sure your device is in download mode. If not, that would account for the error message.
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My husband said that it is in download mode. I'm just gonna update via odin. I give up on lies.
But if I ever do figure it out I'll post for others. I appreciate everyone's advice and input.
miketilly2 said:
My husband said that it is in download mode. I'm just gonna update via odin. I give up on lies.
But if I ever do figure it out I'll post for others. I appreciate everyone's advice and input.
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No problem. Report back and let us know how it went
Agoattamer said:
It does not matter if your phone is rooted or not. Start up Samsung Kies. Connect your phone. Go to the Tools tab. Select "Firmware upgrade and Initialization". Fill in the info and you should force the update. Model is SGHI717. No hyphen. And use caps for model and SN.
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Model is sierra golf hotel india seven one seven. All caps and no spaces. Kies probably didn't recognize the model.
FYI I guess there are different model numbers, or at least different ways the model number must be entered. My model # is SGH-I717...and when updating this way via Kies, I had to enter the dash. It wouldn't take it without the dash. Also, I've seen others report the model # they used was ATTI717.
I know old thread
miketilly2 said:
I tried that and it said SGH -I717 does not support initializing. Now what?
It say my current firmware is PD:LA1 / PHONE:LE2 / CSC :LA1 (ATT )
Maybe update not availble yet for that??
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and that you might have fixed it already but...
The quickest fix for me was to install ATT's original Baseband back its official I717UCLA1. Your note might have a different/custom one installed. I ran into the same exact issue today on my girlfriends Note (forgot I had a tmobile radio loaded for her). I would assume that CWM is loaded on the device also. If thats the case, search XDA for ATTNOTEUCLARADIO.zip (approx 22.1mb file) and copy to sd or internal storage on device. Boot into recovery via vol up + vol down + power. choose install via .zip. point to file and run. once completed, reboot.
now connect note to computer and run Kies. It will now tell you update is available.
Hope this helps anyone else who stumbles across this post via google search. I had to re-download files as we weren't home when I had did this where I have the files backup to to storage drive. Its safe and fast.
(Update) This will remove root access, remove CWM recovery and install ATT's bloatware crap. The cool factor: It DOES keep all your data and apps untouched except Superuser, which it removes
miketilly2 said:
I bought a used galaxy note and tried upgrading to ics but i keep getting this msg : your device does not support upgrading via kies.
The it ask me to confirm firmware version which i have using *#1234#. My phone shows correct version.
Android version 2.3.6, kernel 2.6.35.11 build gingerbread.ucla1.
Could someone pls help? my husband also bought a used note and his updated just fine. I don't.believe this phone is rooted.
Any advice would much appreciated. Thanks!
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Put it in download mode. Start kies and once it shows your phone as connected click emergency firmware upgrade have your s/n ready make sure you have 3 gigs of space on your pc and a internet connection. It will.restore to official ics for the i717. WARNING........ THIS WILL ERASE YOUR INTERNAL STORAGE MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP YOUR INTERNAL STORAGE BEFORE HAND. Stock ics sucks if i was you id root and install a custom ics. Example i am using the new blackstar Rom. Its the best Rom for ics in my eyes..goodluck.
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I just exchanged my phone with AT&t today. Before doing so, I brought it completely back to stock from CM9.
Odin'd stock GB rom.
Odin'd stock radio (1).
Odin'd CWM.
Flashed flash counter reset via CWM.
After doing that, Kies let the phone update to official ICS. But only after doing all of that. At some point in there might be your problem.
Once I got the new phone home, I IMMEDIATELY rooted and restored to my CM9 backup. Stock anything is blegh.
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Solved
I was also getting the message 'SGH-I717' does not allow initializing.
Going throught the post, I Booted the device with Vol-Up + Vol Dwn + Power (I kept the USB cable connected) and when the Samsung Logo first appeared released all the keys.
Once in the menu I selected last option click on Ok (the second touch button) then selected first option to reboot.
The phone booted normally and connect to Kies it asked for update. The update is downloading right now.
I have a Galaxy mega 6.3, rooted for access, but still running stock.
I can't get into recovery. What ever method I try the phone simply reboots (a normal reboot, back into full operation).
Can anyone offer any help, please?
I'm not very experienced with flashing and ROMS, all I want to do is a simple factory reset, but I can't do so, as I can't get into recovery.
Many thanks.
AidanBell said:
I have a Galaxy mega 6.3, rooted for access, but still running stock.
I can't get into recovery. What ever method I try the phone simply reboots (a normal reboot, back into full operation).
Can anyone offer any help, please?
I'm not very experienced with flashing and ROMS, all I want to do is a simple factory reset, but I can't do so, as I can't get into recovery.
Many thanks.
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Which custom recovery you are using?
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Power off. Hold Home Button...Volume up....Power button.
When phone vibrates, release the Power Button but continue to hold Home and Volume Up....this will boot in to your stock 3e Recovery.
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Thanks guys. I'm not using a custom ROM. I've simply given the phone root access. I think the reason for my problem is that some time ago I attempted to install CyanogenMod using Odin. That wasn't successful and I gave up; The phone works fine, except it seems that in some way I've screwed up recovery.
Dparrothead1, I've tried the Home/volume/power buttons method several times, as well as various recommended software and app methods. But all that ever happens is the phone re-boots normally.
Actually with the mega you only have to hold the power + vol up buttons only to get into the recovery. .even when you want to go into download mode the home button is not required to get into these modes, but phone must not be powered on when doing this..
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The phone has to be powered off.
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starmaster10 said:
Actually with the mega you only have to hold the power + vol up buttons only to get into the recovery. .even when you want to go into download mode the home button is not required to get into these modes, but phone must not be powered on when doing this..
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That's weird, because I can't get into D/L or recovery without holding the home button in conjunction with a combination volume buttond.
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Many thanks, guys, but I do know how to reboot using the hardware keys!! I've previously rebooted this phone a number of times. This is a genuine problem I'm experiencing here. I tried entering recovery through ROM Manager and another "boot into recovery" app, and always the phone just fully reboots.
Maybe the i527m I have is different that way..then you might have to flash the recovery again to your phone and sorry about the button info as you knew that already...what model do you have.?
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starmaster10 said:
Maybe the i527m I have is different that way..then you might have to flash the recovery again to your phone and sorry about the button info as you knew that already...what model do you have.?
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No worries, I'm very grateful for the help. I have GT-i9205 running Android 4.2.2. Under Kernal version it says 3.4.0, and then "[email protected] #2".
Would you be able to point me in the direction of a tutorial for flashing the recovery? I just started to follow the cyanogenmod tutorial again, but the first step was to boot into recovery!!
AidanBell said:
No worries, I'm very grateful for the help. I have GT-i9205 running Android 4.2.2. Under Kernal version it says 3.4.0, and then "[email protected] #2".
Would you be able to point me in the direction of a tutorial for flashing the recovery? I just started to follow the cyanogenmod tutorial again, but the first step was to boot into recovery!!
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What is your build number and what region and I can make a flashable recovery tar file from it to be flashed with odin.
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starmaster10 said:
What is your build number and what region and I can make a flashable recovery tar file from it to be flashed with odin.
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That's very kind, cheers.
Build number is JDQ39.I9205XXUAMH2
I'm in England.
AidanBell said:
That's very kind, cheers.
Build number is JDQ39.I9205XXUAMH2
I'm in England.
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Okay when I get the rom downloaded I will get the recovery out of it and make it into a tar fike.
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starmaster10 said:
Okay when I get the rom downloaded I will get the recovery out of it and make it into a tar fike.
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Star!
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Okay i am downloading the stock rom now as i had trouble in the region as england has different ones but i got the I9205XXUAMH2_I9205OXXBMH1_BTU one, which BTU is for United Kingdom region and hope this will work as i think it would for the recovery and as soon as i can get it downloaded and get the recovery out of it and convert it to a tar file i will get it uploaded..sorry about this delay though.
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Okay i am downloading the stock rom now as i had trouble in the region as england has different ones but i got the I9205XXUAMH2_I9205OXXBMH1_BTU one, which BTU is for United Kingdom region and hope this will work as i think it would for the recovery and as soon as i can get it downloaded and get the recovery out of it and convert to tar file i will get it uploaded..sorry about this delay though.
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Please don't be sorry. Yes, I'm impatient, of course! But I'm extremely grateful for your help - I must learn to wait
AidanBell said:
Please don't be sorry. Yes, I'm impatient, of course! But I'm extremely grateful for your help - I must learn to wait
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Okay here is the tar file which can be flashed by odin for the I9205XXUAMH2 rom and region BTU..see if this gets your recovery back.
Note: I cannot seem to upload the tar file through XDA here as it keeps saying connection reset while page was loading, so i will put it in my google drive and add the link for the tar file. :good:
Link here: I9205XXUAMH2_I9205OXXBMH1_I9205XXUAMG5 tar file.
starmaster10 said:
Okay here is the tar file which can be flashed by odin for the I9205XXUAMH2 rom and region BTU..see if this gets your recovery back.
Note: I cannot seem to upload the tar file through XDA here as it keeps saying connection reset while page was loading, so i will put it in my google drive and add the link for the tar file. :good:
Link here: I9205XXUAMH2_I9205OXXBMH1_I9205XXUAMG5 tar file.
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Awsome. I have to pop out for an hour or so but will get on it as soon as I'm back. If I'm successfully able to get into recovery, then I think, as a newbie to flashing and ROMs, I'll take a deep breath and have a go at flashing CyanogenMod, as here:
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/update-gal...4-kitkat-via-cyanogenmod-11-rom-guide-1429593
Many thanks once again. I'll let you know how I get on.
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Awsome. I have to pop out for an hour or so but will get on it as soon as I'm back. If I'm successfully able to get into recovery, then I think, as a newbie to flashing and ROMs, I'll take a deep breath and have a go at flashing CyanogenMod, as here:
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/update-gal...4-kitkat-via-cyanogenmod-11-rom-guide-1429593
Many thanks once again. I'll let you know how I get on.
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Your welcome..Okay if you are going to try CM11 go to @Silesh.Nair post here and in his signature click on the mediafire link that says "here" and once on the server you can choose from overclock kernels or recoveries or roms and then go into recoveries and choose which custom recovery you want to use CWM or TWRP (tar file to flash with odin) as you will need one of these recoveries to flash the new kitkat roms as these recoveries have the kitkat support..otherwise it will not flash the new 4.4 kitkat roms, and then get this UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip and you do not have to unpack this file, and put in on your internal sdcard of your phone and flash it in the custom recovery you installed to give you superuser status.
Then go into the roms folder and choose the rom you like (all roms in that list work) as you mentioned CM11 and these roms are newer then the link you provided in your post and just choose the newest build and flash with odin..remember to unpack the rom from the zip file first to get the tar file inside to flash with odin..good luck and if you need any help just post.
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Your welcome..Okay if you are going to try CM11 go to @Silesh.Nair post here and in his signature click on the mediafire link that says "here" and once on the server you can choose from overclock kernels or recoveries or roms and then go into recoveries and choose which custom recovery you want to use CWM or TWRP (tar file to flash with odin) as you will need one of these recoveries to flash the new kitkat roms as these recoveries have the kitkat support..otherwise it will not flash the new 4.4 kitkat roms, and then get this UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip and you do not have to unpack this file, and put in on your internal sdcard of your phone and flash it in the custom recovery you installed to give you superuser status.
Then go into the roms folder and choose the rom you like (all roms in that list work) as you mentioned CM11 and these roms are newer then the link you provided in your post and just choose the newest build and flash with odin..remember to unpack the rom from the zip file first to get the tar file inside to flash with odin..good luck and if you need any help just post.
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I'm afraid it's not working (See screenshot).
Online guides are telling me that before flashing with Odin I have to put the phone into Download mode, but of course I can't, because that's the whole essence of my problem; all I can do with the phone is turn it on, off, and re-boot.
AidanBell said:
I'm afraid it's not working (See screenshot).
Online guides are telling me that before flashing with Odin I have to put the phone into Download mode, but of course I can't, because that's the whole essence of my problem; all I can do with the phone is turn it on, off, and re-boot.
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Hmm..if you cannot get into download mode then nothing can be done...then jtag fix then maybe if this next thing does not work..power off phone and take out the battery for about 10 secs and put it back in and see if you can get into download mode then.
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I'm new to flashing and still need my hand held! I flashed my Mega 6.3 to Cyanagenmod 11 a couple of weeks ago but have now decided I'd like to return to a Samsung factory ROM. Can anyone please point me in the direction of a step-by-step guide or tutorial for doing this? Thanks.
Did you backup your original Samsung ROM before flashing cm. If so you should be able to just restore following a full wipe. If not you have two options download a custom stock ROM and follow their guide or download an Odin flashable ROM from sammobile.com and flash in Odin mode guide in their site. Bare in mind latest stock ROMs come with Knox so choose carfully
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Did you backup your original Samsung ROM before flashing cm. If so you should be able to just restore following a full wipe. If not you have two options download a custom stock ROM and follow their guide or download an Odin flashable ROM from sammobile.com and flash in Odin mode guide in their site. Bare in mind latest stock ROMs come with Knox so choose carfully
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Many thanks. No, I didn't back up the Samsung ROM. I'm afraid I don't understand what "flash in Odin mode guide in their site" means. I also don't know what "Knox" is - so I'm certainly not qualified to make a careful choice of anything! This is what I mean about needing my handheld; I really do need a step-by-step tutorial.
Well Knox is Samsung's latest security software it kinda is a pain to root a device without tripping the efuse. And can interference with root apps. The latter can be overcome but is a pain.
There is a thread in this section on latest Samsung ROMs and Knox so worth a read. As for Odin. That is Samsung service center software which is freely avail able it flashes a full fat stock ROM inc modems etc from your PC over USB. You will need Samsung USB drivers installed easiest way and safest is download Samsung lies from their site install inc USB option. Then once finished uninstall leaving USB drivers.
You will find Odin guides everywhere on Google and it's relatively simple. Get ya rom from sammobile. Open Odin. Select ROM in Odin earlier versions you would put it under PDA. Put phone in download mode by powering off the phone then holding volume down and the home button press power on and hold for a few seconds. Your phone enters download mode (you may have to confirm by pressing volume button but screen will tell u this) your phone should then appear in Odin by showing a coloured com port box and number. Then click start. Just make sure you don't disconnect the cable and ensure phone has good charge left
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Well Knox is Samsung's latest security software it kinda is a pain to root a device without tripping the efuse. And can interference with root apps. The latter can be overcome but is a pain.
There is a thread in this section on latest Samsung ROMs and Knox so worth a read. As for Odin. That is Samsung service center software which is freely avail able it flashes a full fat stock ROM inc modems etc from your PC over USB. You will need Samsung USB drivers installed easiest way and safest is download Samsung lies from their site install inc USB option. Then once finished uninstall leaving USB drivers.
You will find Odin guides everywhere on Google and it's relatively simple. Get ya rom from sammobile. Open Odin. Select ROM in Odin earlier versions you would put it under PDA. Put phone in download mode by powering off the phone then holding volume down and the home button press power on and hold for a few seconds. Your phone enters download mode (you may have to confirm by pressing volume button but screen will tell u this) your phone should then appear in Odin by showing a coloured com port box and number. Then click start. Just make sure you don't disconnect the cable and ensure phone has good charge left
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Cheers. I used ODIN to flash cm11 onto the phone, so as long as it's as straightforward as just doing the same that again I should be fine. I'm just concerned about having to make decisions between doing A or B, but if, as you indicate; all I need to do is source the Samsung ROM and Flash it via Odin, I think I can manage that!
Thanks again for the help.
No worries if you look at sammobile you will find the stock ROMs for your model safest way is to pick the first build for your country the latest contain Knox. If you let me know the model number urs is and country I'll get you the direct link to the download
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No worries if you look at sammobile you will find the stock ROMs for your model safest way is to pick the first build for your country the latest contain Knox. If you let me know the model number urs is and country I'll get you the direct link to the download
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Thanks very much. It's a GT-I9205, United Kingdom.
Hello Peeps,
Here is the tutorial on how to root Jelly Bean 4.3 Android 4.4.2 on Galaxy Note 3 Neo SM-N7505 Using CF-Auto-Root:
Prerequisites:
Install the USB driver with USB debugging enabled from the Developers Tool
Make a necessary backup of any important data.
Make sure your device has enough battery juice in it (80%)
Step 1: Download and extract the following files:
Download:
CF-Auto-Root-hllte-hlltexx-smn7505.zip
Odin v3.09
You should get a .tar.md5 file within extracted folder. Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.09.exe along with few other files. You could use any extracting software such a WinZip, Winrar or 7zip to extract files.
Step 2: Put Your Galaxy Note 3 Neo SM-N7505 In Download Mode
Now turn off your phone and wait few seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off. Then boot it into the Download Mode. To do that press and keep holding the Volume down and Home button at the same time, with these two buttons pressed press the Power Button all simultaneously. When a warning message is displayed press on the Volume Up button to continue to the process.
Step 3: Run Odin
Now run Odinv3.09.exe in as an Administrator because an Admin privilege is required to complete this installation process without any hiccups. Now connect your phone with your PC using USB cable. Once you connect, you will see a message under Odin’s message box in the bottom left-panel displaying “Added”. You should also see ID: COM port with a number and colored box in Yellow/Blue i.e. if you successfully added your device, if not then you can do the following Steps:
Re-start the same procedure.
Try Uninstalling and then re-installing the drivers again and restart you pc.
Use different USB cable.
Ensure KIES is not running in the background.
Disable Your Antivirus.
Uninstall or disable any program that may be causing conflicts such as your OEM’s PC Suite or any other third party software.
Step 4: Staring the flashing process
In Odin, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are only two that are selected. DO NOT SELECT ANY OTHER OPTION! Click the AP button and select that file CF-Auto-Root-hllte-hlltexx-smn7505.tar.md5 you downloaded earlier in Step 1 with extension .tar.md5. Now, once you are ready, hit the START button to begin the flashing process. This process may take a minute or two to finish. Please do not disconnect your phone once Odin sets in motion. As the installation process completes, your phone will reboot itself and you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect it from the computer.
Voila, You have successfully rooted your phone
Can use this method on n750??
Please Don't Root using Chainfire
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Can use this method on n750??
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No, Don't use it.
Using chainfire method if you root your phone you will trip the Knox to 1 and void the warranty.
Please note for now it is irreversible to change Knox to 0.
Please wait till alternative method comes up because if something goes wrong Samsung service centre may not service the phone.
It is a huge risk.
Sincere advice please do NOT root for now.
In the above post he has mentioned N7505 and you have N750 so both are different models.
But if you want to go ahead then you need similar file which states N750 in the file name.
Click here to get the correct file.
Check this site also.
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soft bricked
tried this
(yes i have the n7505) and i got soft bricked
i used odin and then a lot of horizontal colourful lines pooped out i waited a few mins and then pulled the cable
anyone knows what's up?
nick99n said:
tried this
(yes i have the n7505) and i got soft bricked
i used odin and then a lot of horizontal colourful lines pooped out i waited a few mins and then pulled the cable
anyone knows what's up?
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I faced the same issue on my SM-N750 and its a problem with Odin.
Tried Odin v1.85 and worked all fine
nick99n said:
tried this
(yes i have the n7505) and i got soft bricked
i used odin and then a lot of horizontal colourful lines pooped out i waited a few mins and then pulled the cable
anyone knows what's up?
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First flash the original firmware to get back your phone in the working condition. Then make sure you have the USB tool installed for Windows and have USB debugging enabled. You can also try a different version of ODIN.. Though these files worked perfectly for me. Please do cross check the files.
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Go to this site : >>autoroot.chainfire.eu<<<
Search for your model number : N7500(hl3gub) or N7505 (hlltexx) .. Click on "File" & download the zip file. Compatible Odin is already there inside the zip file posted by Chainfire. So don't flash with any other Odin version. Incompatible Odin will Brick your device.
Rest of the steps are easy .. as already mentioned in this thread.
0) Extract the zip file into a folder lets say FOLD_X, everything you need is inside this folder apart from USB drivers.
1) Install Samsung USB drivers(mentioned in this thread, worked for me) or Kies (but disable/kill Kies software after installation) (You can also take backups using Kies for the Oh ! No! Moments )
2) Boot in Download mode.
3) Open Odin
4) Connect USB
5) Check the ID: COM port and "Added" message.
6) In Odin the checkboxes ( Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes ) will be auto selected.
7) Click on PDA, select the .md5 file, inside the folder you just extracted.
8) Click Start and wait for the phone to restart(20 second process)
I have done it on N7505.
Cheers !
Zubair1024 said:
First flash the original firmware to get back your phone in the working condition. Then make sure you have the USB tool installed for Windows and have USB debugging enabled. You can also try a different version of ODIN.. Though these files worked perfectly for me. Please do cross check the files.
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by usb tool you mean the windows drivers ?
nick99n said:
by usb tool you mean the windows drivers ?
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Yes
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Hey dears
People say after change knox code or counter code
Samsung app . OTA update not work
I want buy note3 neo after hear this problem i cant buy it
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Hey dears
People say after change knox code or counter code
Samsung app . OTA update not work
I want buy note3 neo after hear this problem i cant buy it
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Well... If you root.. You won't get OTA updates... And plus you can always flash the latest firmware with Odin and a backup.
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Zubair1024 said:
Well... If you root.. You won't get OTA updates... And plus you can always flash the latest firmware with Odin and a backup.
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Oh
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Oh
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But before you do all that.. Please do sit down and make a note of the information about your phone.. The firmware region etc. So you don't mess up the model versions later
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But before you do all that.. Please do sit down and make a note of the information about your phone.. The firmware region etc. So you don't mess up the model versions later
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Towel root not change number of knox??
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tried to root again excacly as you said and nothing the same thing
i noticed that i see see this in my stock recovery http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XU5LJWLFf...AAZ4/fiL5GNNDg6g/s320/AndroidRedTriangle.jpeg
edit : this was even at the first time i checked the recovery (before i try everything like rooting) and it was like this and i can't even flash a recovery
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tried to root again excacly as you said and nothing the same thing
i noticed that i see see this in my stock recovery http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XU5LJWLFf...AAZ4/fiL5GNNDg6g/s320/AndroidRedTriangle.jpeg
edit : this was even at the first time i checked the recovery (before i try everything like rooting) and it was like this and i can't even flash a recovery
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Are you able to bring it back to stock with the stock firmware?
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Are you able to bring it back to stock with the stock firmware?
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do you mean to bring the recovery to normal ? no
but i managed to root it i was using the wrong file, the hlltezh file worked for me
nick99n said:
do you mean to bring the recovery to normal ? no
but i managed to root it i was using the wrong file, the hlltezh file worked for me
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So you're telling me you have rooted and your phone is working fine with root permission.. But you're recovery is not working... Right? Then if I were you I would have flash a custom TWRP recovery.
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Zubair1024 said:
So you're telling me you have rooted and your phone is working fine with root permission.. But you're recovery is not working... Right? Then if I were you I would have flash a custom TWRP recovery.
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i have a problem with my recovery
if i try to install twrp it will give me e:signature verification failed
edit:flashed it using odin and now it is working too
Hello everyone,
I followed this by the book and got a soft brick! Please help, I have no idea what to do. Tried to do the recovery with Samsung kies but no luck. Anyone has drivers for the phone? Want to install them again so if I can see kies improves (n7505).