I have an AT&T Siemens SX56. I'm having trouble since I upgraded to the xda-developers ROM. Is there a way to restore the AT&T ROM?
Thanks in advance.
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yes
if you have a backup (which is a must to take up you flash imho)
you just enter the bootloader and restore from your sdcard
otherwise you have to look at their site for a rom you can use
an .nbf file
or .exe if they use the usb direct flash way
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I have 3 questions for the forum -
1) Why is it required to do a Hard-SPL and upgrade the Radio before upgrading to a Custom ROM?
2) I downloaded a Custom ROM and after unzipping I saw only 1 .nbh file. To update the ROM do I need to copy this file to the CustomRUU folder? There is already a nbh file present there - do I overwrite it?
3) If I am not happy with the Custom ROM - can I go back to the Original HTC ROM? I have it downloaded. Also - will the Radio be updated back to the Original ROM as well?
Any help is appreciated!!!
Ashko said:
I have 3 questions for the forum -
1) Why is it required to do a Hard-SPL and upgrade the Radio before upgrading to a Custom ROM?
2) I downloaded a Custom ROM and after unzipping I saw only 1 .nbh file. To update the ROM do I need to copy this file to the CustomRUU folder? There is already a nbh file present there - do I overwrite it?
3) If I am not happy with the Custom ROM - can I go back to the Original HTC ROM? I have it downloaded. Also - will the Radio be updated back to the Original ROM as well?
Any help is appreciated!!!
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1) Read the upgrading guide here and ye shall learn.
tnyynt said:
[*]HardSPL: This modified bootloader allows a much safer flashing process to take place since it reduces the chance of permenently bricking your device. It also removes the need to CID Unlock the device since it ALWAYS reports SuperCID when flashing. See the official thread for more info.
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2) Yes. Or the other way around (copy the CustomRUU file to the ROM folder).
3) Yes and yes. Stock ROMs usually include Radio as well.
Good luck
Thanks for the response. I did go through that guide. I got the reason for the Hard-SPL - but why the radio? Why do we need to upgrade or change the radio?
Hi
Please I'd like to know if it's possible to create a Complete ROM (3 files - Modem, PDA and CSC) from an One Package ROM (only one .TAR file).
And is that really useful? After this process, can we only flash the CSC file with Odin (Desktop)?
Thanks for your help. (always appreciated help)
Yes you can extract single ROM file and later create tar file for each component
Alternatively you can use mobile odin to flash indivudual components.
Thanks dr.ketan.
Extracting a tar file we obtain several img files (system.img, hidden.img, boot.img, recovery.img...) (from my own experience with an official rom of a French telephone company).
How could I know which img files is for the Odin's fields PDA, Phone, CSC...?
Alternatively you can use mobile odin to flash indivudual components.
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Atm I don't have Mobile Odin. Do u mean that we can flash .img file thanks to this app?
And do u know if this kind of Full Package flash is better than a One Package one? The result could be different?
Thanks again for your explanation.
System. Is PDA, modem is phone, boot is kernel, recovery is recovery this is different component of ROM file
Single file flashing flash all required component on one go, while individual useful when you want to flash only single component.
PC odin can flash tar file but not. img file, you have to convert it to tar
While mobile odin can flash tar as well img file too.
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All what I need to understand
Thanks again.
Ready to flash firmware, just one last thing
Hello, I have a gt-n7100 which I bought in china and I am looking in to flashing the firmware into the UK version as this chinese version has bloatware and i cant access google play or install many apps even if i get them from other markets. The guys here are all a great help but im stuck on one bit of info.
As I have read the threads, I see that the chinese note 2 cannot be flashed with other firmware using Odin PC, because it has a different bootloader ..(is my understanding correct?) So the solution would be to root it and use Odin Mobile instead. But i cant get mobile odin pro because i can never access the google play because it is blocked by this firmware. (ZCALJ6) So I have to use mobile odin LITE, which the tutorial says I have to manually download and install seperate files such as flash kernels. Thats fine, I located the files needed but i dont know when to install it and run it ? Before I install odin or after? or after I have flashed the new firmware or before? And when I install it what should i do next?....because i couldnt find where it says anything about that process, just goes on to explain that mobile odin PRO does it all for you automatically and picks it up from there.
Seriously in need of help, this chinese firmware does to note 2 what kryptonite does to superman.
I have problems with the phones USB port and I have to send it to warranty. I'd like to install a stock rom, but I can't use these RUU exe things I've been reading about here in the forums.
Is there a way to install a official rom just like custom roms are installed? Just flashing from a zip? I don't have any old nandroids remaining anymore :/
Thanks in advance!
You could flash a stock ROM, but your phone will still have an unlocked or modified bootloader, so the warranty people will know you messed with it. You need a RUU and/or AAHK to revert completely to stock.
I believe there are pd8img's out there that you can flash via bootloader just like you would flash a radio. It should revert you back to stock.
xxkid123 said:
I believe there are pd8img's out there that you can flash via bootloader just like you would flash a radio. It should revert you back to stock.
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Do you mean these: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054304 files?
ILD3O said:
I have problems with the phones USB port and I have to send it to warranty. I'd like to install a stock rom, but I can't use these RUU exe things I've been reading about here in the forums.
Is there a way to install a official rom just like custom roms are installed? Just flashing from a zip? I don't have any old nandroids remaining anymore :/
Thanks in advance!
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1. Just put the PD98IMG.zip in the SD card. Don't put it in some folder!
2. Hold VolDown and Power to boot into bootloader.
3. Wait a minute and the phone will ask you to flash this image.
4. Navigate to Yes with the volume buttons and press Power to select
5. The flash should begin and when it's done - you're done. You can now reboot!
*I'm not sure if this method will work for all modded HBOOTs but you can try.
This zip is for 3.12.405.1 WWE
Link to download the file: d-h.st/Ex2
You can also hit the thanks button. I don't know what i'm winning but thanks if you do it
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ganeshaqwertyuiop said:
hey i deleted my syatem ui apk and settings apk and dont know how to install can u help me please on my gionee p2 phone if u can helps my blessings will be with you
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So i've got a rooted S4 Mini running on stock firmware (4.2.2) and i want to upgrade to 4.4.2.
I've got a few questions about the procedure... What can i do to keep my contacts and text messages? I don't mind the apps much because i can install them again but if there's any way to keep those i'd find it helpful.
Also do i need to make a full backup before? And if so how should i do it?
My phone has the stock firmware from the carrier i bought it from (MEO - Portugal) and the only Portuguese 4.4.2 firmware i found on the samsung website is from Vodafone... Is that a problem? Is there a way to remove everything Vodafone related from the phone after i install it? Will my MEO sim card still work?
Final question, as the phone is rooted, will i need to root it again after?
I know it's a lot of questions but if someone could please help me i'd be very appreciated! Thanks
rkmgz said:
So i've got a rooted S4 Mini running on stock firmware (4.2.2) and i want to upgrade to 4.4.2.
I've got a few questions about the procedure... What can i do to keep my contacts and text messages? I don't mind the apps much because i can install them again but if there's any way to keep those i'd find it helpful.
Also do i need to make a full backup before? And if so how should i do it?
My phone has the stock firmware from the carrier i bought it from (MEO - Portugal) and the only Portuguese 4.4.2 firmware i found on the samsung website is from Vodafone... Is that a problem? Is there a way to remove everything Vodafone related from the phone after i install it? Will my MEO sim card still work?
Final question, as the phone is rooted, will i need to root it again after?
I know it's a lot of questions but if someone could please help me i'd be very appreciated! Thanks
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To backup your appdata, text messages, contacts, mobile data statistics,.. use Titanium Backup. Dont you sync your contacts with Google? But since your are simply upgrading an official firmware a backup shouldnt be necessary. ´But to be safe make a backup
A Full backup is done by flashing a custom recovery. Look for the thread here in the forum, where this procedure is explained.
If the new firmware will work with your simcard, I dont know since I'm from Europe where the firmwares are universal. For this case you have a full backup to restore if wont work.
To remove bloatware, again, use Titanium Backup.
And yes you have to root again.
XxM4tzexX said:
To backup your appdata, text messages, contacts, mobile data statistics,.. use Titanium Backup. Dont you sync your contacts with Google? But since your are simply upgrading an official firmware a backup shouldnt be necessary. ´But to be safe make a backup
A Full backup is done by flashing a custom recovery. Look for the thread here in the forum, where this procedure is explained.
If the new firmware will work with your simcard, I dont know since I'm from Europe where the firmwares are universal. For this case you have a full backup to restore if wont work.
To remove bloatware, again, use Titanium Backup.
And yes you have to root again.
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Since I am in the same boat is there anywhere a procedure on how to do upgrade. Mine is also rooted and has 4.2.2. Not sure about CW or anything else. Guess I can do upgrade by loading firmware on flash card then power the device off and press volume down + home + power for a while? Once in download mode just point to file and let it go?
XxM4tzexX said:
To backup your appdata, text messages, contacts, mobile data statistics,.. use Titanium Backup. Dont you sync your contacts with Google? But since your are simply upgrading an official firmware a backup shouldnt be necessary. ´But to be safe make a backup
A Full backup is done by flashing a custom recovery. Look for the thread here in the forum, where this procedure is explained.
If the new firmware will work with your simcard, I dont know since I'm from Europe where the firmwares are universal. For this case you have a full backup to restore if wont work.
To remove bloatware, again, use Titanium Backup.
And yes you have to root again.
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Thanks for the reply!
I'm about to upgrade the phone from the official 4.2.2 to the 4.4.2... Just one last thing, should it be done through Odin or just put it in the memory card and run it from the recovery mode? I've got the clockwork mod recovery thingy if that helps
rkmgz said:
Thanks for the reply!
I'm about to upgrade the phone from the official 4.2.2 to the 4.4.2... Just one last thing, should it be done through Odin or just put it in the memory card and run it from the recovery mode? I've got the clockwork mod recovery thingy if that helps
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Is your firmware in ZIP formar?
saopacic said:
Since I am in the same boat is there anywhere a procedure on how to do upgrade. Mine is also rooted and has 4.2.2. Not sure about CW or anything else. Guess I can do upgrade by loading firmware on flash card then power the device off and press volume down + home + power for a while? Once in download mode just point to file and let it go?
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rkmgz said:
Thanks for the reply!
I'm about to upgrade the phone from the official 4.2.2 to the 4.4.2... Just one last thing, should it be done through Odin or just put it in the memory card and run it from the recovery mode? I've got the clockwork mod recovery thingy if that helps
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The official firmwares from samsung-updates or sammobile are in .tar-format. You have to flash them through Odin.
Use this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521928
saopacic said:
Is your firmware in ZIP formar?
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Yes it is in a ZIP format.
XxM4tzexX said:
The official firmwares from samsung-updates or sammobile are in .tar-format. You have to flash them through Odin.
Use this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521928
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The update i downloaded has an MD5 file and a dll inside.. (?)
rkmgz said:
The update i downloaded has an MD5 file and a dll inside.. (?)
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md5 should be ok with Odin. I was going to try one of the custom firmwares wich is in zip format. do I install it via pow-vol down?
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The update i downloaded has an MD5 file and a dll inside.. (?)
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Unpack the zip and delete the .dll file. You only need the .tar.md5 (I suppose it had this ending).
saopacic said:
md5 should be ok with Odin. I was going to try one of the custom firmwares wich is in zip format. do I install it via pow-vol down?
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The custom roms are installed in a custom recovery (CWM, Philz Touch, TWRP ; access over power+vol up).
XxM4tzexX said:
Unpack the zip and delete the .dll file. You only need the .tar.md5 (I suppose it had this ending).
The custom roms are installed in a custom recovery (CWM, Philz Touch, TWRP ; access over power+vol up).
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Thanks.
I have intalled it now together with new kernel. Also installed GAPP so I can sync my data from Google. Seems to work so far.
So I have a Galaxy S4 from T-Mobile and want to use CM or any other bloatware free ROM, I have some experience flashing ROMS and Kernels but with Xperia's not Sam devices.
Now just watched some videos and tutorials to follow, but all of them start using Odin or in some cases Heimdall (CM Wiki), but is there where should I start or need to ROOT or Unlock the Bootloader
After TWRP Im fine, Thanks in advance, already google it but my english isnt good enough, if you can list me the steps, without description, just the step it would be GREAT!
Do not use any bootloader unlocking apps on your phone as I don't believe the T-mobile s4 has a locked bootloader. If the bootloader is not locked and you use bootloader unlocking apps or procedures, you could hard-brick the phone.
If the bootloader is unlocked, here's how to flash TWRP:
Download the latest tar version of TWRP for the s4 Tmobile from here: https://dl.twrp.me/jfltetmo/
Download Odin 3.07 from here: https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=...5QWImOPDJboTA_V3D5S9eA&bvm=bv.112454388,d.amc
Open Odin, uncheck everything except r.reset time. Click on PDA and select the twrp tar file you downloaded. Connect phone to the computer in download mode. Click on start to flash TWRP. When you see the word "reset" in the status window, remove USB cable from the phone, remove battery, wait about 3 seconds, replace battery, use button combination to boot into recovery.
If the bootloader is locked, do not use Odin to flash TWRP.
Thanks man nad in your opinion what is the most stable ROM AOSP based
Not sure about the most stable ROM as I am using stock at the moment as I was having signal problems and I need to determine if the signal problem are due to software or hardware..
Did you get TWRP installed?
Yes its installed now, one more question in order to do a backup only for stock galaxy rom should I unmark data from TWRP backup settings? Or its easy to install the galaxy stock rom and should skip the backup