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PREPARATION STEP! download sgs kernel flasher from the market (must be rooted I believe) and do a kernel backup as this process changes your kernel.
SPRINT TAB INSTRUCTIONS THAT WORKEDFOR MANY SPRINT TAB OWNERS. IT MAY NOT WORK FOR YOU!
Ok here it is, Thank koushs for this product, cruiserbax for his awesome instructions and Benjamin Dobell for giving up Heimdall flashing utility and install instructions.
I NOR THE ANYONE LIST ABOVE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS NOT WORKING!!! OR ANY DAMAGE IT MAY DO TO YOUR TAB!!
To get the zip file containing the zimage download it from here. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SV6IKL1D
To flash the zimage you will need to use Heimdall which can be downloaded here. http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/ <--------click on the binaries link for 1.1.1
instruction are below.
Heimdall install instructions
1. Download Heimdall here http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
2. Download Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86) and install it. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...5E-6DE6-4D3A-A423-37BF0912DB84&displaylang=en <------only if you are using Microsoft widows
2. Unzip Heimdall and you should have several files in the folder called Heimdall.exe, Heimdall-Frontend.exe, QtCore4.dll, QtGui4.dll, Readme.txt and drivers folder containing zadig.exe
3. Put you tab into Download mode(while the tab is OFF hold Volume Down + Power Button). Hook the tab up to you PC and Run Zadig.exe to install the drivers.
4. From the menu chose Options -> List All Devices.
5. From the USB Device list chose "Samsung USB Composite DEvice".
6. Press "Install Driver", click "Yes" to the prompt and if you receive
a message about being unable to verify the publisher of the driver
click "Install this driver software anyway".
7. Done. This only needs to be done once.
ClockWorkMod Install Instructions
1. First root you tab (use one click root or z4root) then downloaded rom manager.
2. Unzip the flash_image_VZW_zimage.zip. It will have have two files flash_image and zimage. you only need to use the zimage file. Open Heimdall-Frontend.exe and browse to where you unzipped the zimage to and select it. Make sure the box infront of zimage is checked. Hit start and it should flash the zimage and reboot the tab.
when it reboots it will get stuck at the samsung screen long hold the power button to shut it off. boot into recovery (cwm) power button plus volume up button it will start backing up to do the fs conversion but it will fail at /data and /cache. it will leave you in recovery.
3. While still in recovery select factory reset/data wipe when finished also do a cache wipe.
4. select reboot system, if you let it try to boot it will loop/hang on the SAMSUNG logo, this is not an issue just hold power key until it powers off.
5. while off hold volume up + power until you see the SAMSUNG logo then release both keys! NOTE: if step 4 does not fully power off and reboots just keep holding the power button until the screen blanks again then let go and quickly hold down only volume up + power until you see the SAMSUNG logo.
6. once it boots back into recovery (cwm) it will start the same backup/conversion process again, this time it will finish and leave you in recovery.
7. select reboot system and wait for it to load the tab back to froyo. (it will be back to factory defaults with the activation screen again)
8. Your tab will still be rooted so install terminal emulator and run "mount" to verify that your partitions are ext4.
9. Power off then boot back into recovery with volume up + power, it will boot back into recovery (cwm)
10. Do a backup and reboot your tab.
Source:
http://www.thegalaxytabforum.com/index.php?/topic/1775-clockworkmod-for-sprint-galaxy-tabs/
Yes, I tried this and it works great but be aware that certain kernels seem to mess it up.
Which Kernel Seems To Work The Best?
@ lloydcabraham
Which kernel is the most stable?
I rooted my tab last night in preparation for the HC port, and I'm curious about whether CWM is necessary... seems everything needs to be flashed via Heimdal or Odin, so is the advantage to having CWM installed just the wipe capabilities? I'm used to my EVO, and flashing/rooting/modding which is obviously different, I just don't understand what the differences are, I guess. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE STEP BY STEP! Simpletons like me find them EXTREMELY useful!
Great work, and thanks again!
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA Premium App
I'll have to try this soon.
IP IHI II IL said:
I rooted my tab last night in preparation for the HC port, and I'm curious about whether CWM is necessary... seems everything needs to be flashed via Heimdal or Odin, so is the advantage to having CWM installed just the wipe capabilities? I'm used to my EVO, and flashing/rooting/modding which is obviously different, I just don't understand what the differences are, I guess. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE STEP BY STEP! Simpletons like me find them EXTREMELY useful!
Great work, and thanks again!
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Somewhat Offtopic:
Chances are the honeycomb port will come to GSM Devices First, We can only hope that it comes to Sprint and Verizon devices.
I believe the build being worked on right now in here is based on a cdma device...
Not off topic at all. THE ONLY HC port is currently being built by spacemoose (reading more than one thread on one website helps) and that wasn't the focus of my question. Please read before you quote/insinuate. Don't wanna be tagged with the troll label...
cdguider said:
Somewhat Offtopic:
Chances are the honeycomb port will come to GSM Devices First, We can only hope that it comes to Sprint and Verizon devices.
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Clockworkmod has many advantages if you flash different roms, or say wanted to backup your current sprint rom & settings before testing Honeycomb Port.
As far as Honeycomb Port goes,
Again Chances are Honeycomb will port to Gsm Devices First,
Honeycomb is still Closed Code.
I said somewhat off topic, which it was, considering the thread is titled Clockworkmod.
Get your facts straight.
cdguider said:
@ lloydcabraham
Which kernel is the most stable?
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I like Bauxite but you will get a flaky camera (Sometimes won't initialize without reboot) and seems to mess up CWM (Although redoing these steps fixes it) but I do love running @ 1.4 super stable!
cdguider said:
Clockworkmod has many advantages if you flash different roms, or say wanted to backup your current sprint rom & settings before testing Honeycomb Port.
As far as Honeycomb Port goes,
Again Chances are Honeycomb will port to Gsm Devices First,
Honeycomb is still Closed Code.
I said somewhat off topic, which it was, considering the thread is titled Clockworkmod.
Get your facts straight.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11780452&postcount=1
3/26/11 #2:...Second... The "dirty" port will be for CDMA devices, but as soon as the CDMA version is released I'll look into getting a GSM version out asap. Shouldn't be hard. Instead of using my own kernel for this one, I'm using a modified version of Boushh's kernel and can probably hack together a suitable kernel for other devices as well. My own kernel for the larger project is still in fluctuation as I have to make changes to suit the build on a regular basis, but when I finalize that kernel I'll release it as an update and it will get a repo of it's own.
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The quote was for what?
Re-read it one more time...
Really
I still stand by my message.
It's also apparent you didn't go back to page 1 otherwise you would have known I acknowledged spacemoose1 Honeycomb Port.
Despite someone working on Honeycomb port for Sprint / CDMA devices.
Chances are someone else is working on it for GSM, as with damn near anything, GSM devices will most likely get it first,
KEYWORD: most likely, and if you read the previous post - keyword is chances are
Bottom line is who cares who gets it first.
I'm well aware of most developments going on XDA
can u guys just drop it already!
Ok im stuck I followed steps but I am stuck at the samsung screen won't boot into recovery I don't know what I did wrong... I need help I have it stuck! (sigh) uSING hEIMDALL It isn't specific on which box I should use the zimage in which box using heimdall... I used it in the recovery under other made sure the box was checked. It ran through backups 2 times then looked like it was launching into recovery cwr 3.0 but when I picked it up it turned off when I turned on all I get is the samsung logo FOREVER... I have tried using heimdall again and tried to use it under FACTORYFS but same result. Please help. All I have now is a Huge Expensive Paper Weight. HELP
*** Ok after further review *SIGH* I understand I probably should have studied the damn thing better there is an option for zImage there... So how bad did I mess this thing up and is there a way to UnDue what I have Done?
Update-
So I was able to flash the Zimage and get to recovery but when I tried to wipe/data/cache and load K-lean rom I got this ---->http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/8655/imag0061y.jpg
I was also able to boot in but couldn't launch because every one of the launchers would fc.
I will attempt another ROM but I fear it is bricked.... I don't give up easily so any help would be awesome.
Thanks in advance.
Damn,
Can you boot into recovery at all? Ifa ll fails, put your Tablet in downloader mode, and flash the file below, follow the instructions in the zip file, if you have done some of the steps skip them, however read very carefully.
http://www.gsmelite.com/Sprint Galaxy Tab EA24 Flasher Odin.zip
cdguider said:
Damn,
Can you boot into recovery at all? Ifa ll fails, put your Tablet in downloader mode, and flash the file below, follow the instructions in the zip file, if you have done some of the steps skip them, however read very carefully.
http://www.gsmelite.com/Sprint Galaxy Tab EA24 Flasher Odin.zip
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So I was able to flash the Zimage and get to recovery but when I tried to wipe/data/cache and load K-lean rom I got this ---->http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/8655/imag0061y.jpg
I was also able to boot in but couldn't launch because every one of the launchers would fc.
I will attempt another ROM but I fear it is bricked.... I don't give up easily so any help would be awesome.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the link... Will give it a try.
Really don't know what to say about the error message, My tab was messed up with errors like can't mount....., some other stuff, I had to send mine in to get replaced, never would go past the samsung logo. At the time the only thing Sprint users had was the Stock DJ30 With Modem.
Now we have no modem.
EA24 Stock
Ext 4
Honeycomb Port In Progress.
cdguider said:
Damn,
Can you boot into recovery at all? Ifa ll fails, put your Tablet in downloader mode, and flash the file below, follow the instructions in the zip file, if you have done some of the steps skip them, however read very carefully.
http://www.gsmelite.com/Sprint Galaxy Tab EA24 Flasher Odin.zip
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Before I tried that I loaded the Honeycomb ROM well it isn't but the Khasmek's AOSP beta 1 and it worked everything working but the real question is what to do now... If I reboot does it load agian? Should I use Rom manager and run a recovery Backup? what would you advise?
****Update
So after getting everything setup I tried to do a boot to recovery through Rom Manager and low and behold back to dreaded SAMSUNG screen with NUTIN happening. Will try your steps next
****Update
After following steps and flashing image with odin... I was able to boot up fine... Downside---> My Verizon tab is now a Sprint Tab ... I need to find the .tar for VZW anyone? ANYONE? *SIGH*
Hey,
I recently bought this phone Huawei U8500, and I had a long search on the net where can I get a working recovery, finally I found a modified clockworkmod recovery.
It seems that this phone is highly unpopular.
I just wanted to share my finding.
Here you can download this modified version: Download
Steps to install recovery:
1. Download the clockworkmod
2. Unrar it somewhere on your computer
3. Turn off your phone
4. Press & Hold volume down key + call end (red) key and then press power key.
5. Launch the .bat file on your computer + connect your phone via USB
6. When it's finished, take out the battery and wait 5 seconds before putting it back in
7. Then you can access the recovery by holding volume up key + call(green) key
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One thing I can recommend If your phones android build version doesn't end with "712", I suggest you to update it to the beta release, you'll have more functional dual-touch.
Here is the beta froyo update: Download
To install it:
1. Unrar it to your computer, and find a folder named "dload" with the biggest size.
2. Copy that "dload" filder to root of your SD card
3. turn off phone
4. Hold volume up key + end call (red) key and the press power key. Wait for it to load, it will say something like "Updating system" Wait for it to finish, if it says fail, just try again
5. After it says "Update complete" or "Update successful" just restart your phone and you'll have the new beta firmware.
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In the Russian site I found some unofficial ROM's too.
I haven't tried them yes but if someone is willing here you can download them:
Firmware 2.2 29.01.2011 by Pavlo78
u8500_mao_rls7b2
u8500_mao_rls7++by_march_2
u8500_mao_rls8_by_march
u8500_mao_rls8_by_march
To install one of these ROM's do the following:
1. Copy the ZIP file on root of your SD card, the ZIP file, not RAR.
2. Boot up your phone in recovery mode (by holding volume up key + call(green) key)
3. With your optical trackpad select "Install zip from sd card"
4. From the list choose your ZIP file
5. And then just wait till the installation is complete and then just restart the phone!
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I highly recommend you to back up the original firmware before installing new ROM's
You can do that in recovery mode, just click on nandroid and follow the on screen instructions it will backup your current firmware + your currently installed apps.
I'm not responsible for bricking your phone, if something doesn't go well. By doing the things I wrote, you may void your phones warranty.
Don't forget to thank me
Kind regards
xcoder_123
Bro, may i have to wipe all data via recovery like slash,cache and dalvik cache before i install froyo beta?
This is really helpful...a lot of Bangladeshis will be needing this. Telenor just launched this phone here.
I am using Huawei U8500 (Local branded as GrameenPhone Crystal). I have backed up my current ROM using ROM Manager. Can anyone confirm that the back-up ROM contains all the information including the Customized Branding???
Grameenphone Crystal Firmware U8500
In case You messed up
U8500 V100R001BGDC128B277 (Bengal GP)
Code:
//huaweidevice.com/worldwide/downloadCenter.do?method=downloadFile&flay=software&fileName=38766&attachmentName=U8500V100R001BGDC128B277.zip
monirr said:
In case You messed up
U8500 V100R001BGDC128B277 (Bengal GP)
Code:
//huaweidevice.com/worldwide/downloadCenter.do?method=downloadFile&flay=software&fileName=38766&attachmentName=U8500V100R001BGDC128B277.zip
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Hi Monirr,
Can u confirm whether the link u provided is for only software upgrade or I can use it as a complete ROM backup (So that I can use it later in case of any failure to Upgrade the OS)
SAJUSIGMA said:
Hi Monirr,
Can u confirm whether the link u provided is for only software upgrade or I can use it as a complete ROM backup (So that I can use it later in case of any failure to Upgrade the OS)
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Yah This one is the complete stock rom. I checked and found gps preloaded rom and this one is identical.
So no worry about Warranty. just load it when you need to go to gps Customer care.
monirr said:
In case You messed up
U8500 V100R001BGDC128B277 (Bengal GP)
Code:
//huaweidevice.com/worldwide/downloadCenter.do?method=downloadFile&flay=software&fileName=38766&attachmentName=U8500V100R001BGDC128B277.zip
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10x a lot, monirr, I waz searchin this stock rom ... & do u kno if itz upgradeable 2 Android 2.3.4 or any1 upgraded?
hey im thinking bout buying this phone as i live in bangladesh... can anyone confirm me about the froyo upgrade does it work???
I did download the beta firmware.
And updated the phone's firmware a few minutes ago.
I have the dual touch now, yay (and a little better keyboard).
Many thanks from a Droid noob.
This should be enough for all your stock rom needs.
http://wiki.modaco.com/index.php/Huawei_Firmware_U8500
BTW: If you install the clockwordmod, you will lose the GP stock bootup screen (not the boot animation). So if you are going to claim warranty make sure you flash the GP firmware before you go to the GP centre.
Someone was asking how this phone is...the only issue I have is knowing that I'll never have flash on this thanks to the arm6 processor.
monirr said:
In case You messed up
U8500 V100R001BGDC128B277 (Bengal GP)
Code:
//huaweidevice.com/worldwide/downloadCenter.do?method=downloadFile&flay=software&fileName=38766&attachmentName=U8500V100R001BGDC128B277.zip
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To upgrade my gp crystal to 2.2 , which one is best rom to download?
or can this model is upgradable to 2.3?pl help.
taavu said:
I did download the beta firmware.
And updated the phone's firmware a few minutes ago.
I have the dual touch now, yay (and a little better keyboard).
Many thanks from a Droid noob.
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which version you download in which model
taavu said:
I did download the beta firmware.
And updated the phone's firmware a few minutes ago.
I have the dual touch now, yay (and a little better keyboard).
Many thanks from a Droid noob.
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which beta firmware you download in which model?
ROBINGAZI said:
This should be enough for all your stock rom needs.
http://wiki.modaco.com/index.php/Huawei_Firmware_U8500
BTW: If you install the clockwordmod, you will lose the GP stock bootup screen (not the boot animation). So if you are going to claim warranty make sure you flash the GP firmware before you go to the GP centre.
Someone was asking how this phone is...the only issue I have is knowing that I'll never have flash on this thanks to the arm6 processor.
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in gp crystal, through rom manager, if i install clockwordmod then a phone list appear , but there no option of this model(u8500). How can i install?
mostafiztuhin said:
in gp crystal, through rom manager, if i install clockwordmod then a phone list appear , but there no option of this model(u8500). How can i install?
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see the first post of this thread.
mostafiztuhin said:
To upgrade my gp crystal to 2.2 , which one is best rom to download?
or can this model is upgradable to 2.3?pl help.
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There is a thread in the port section of the Cyanogenmod forum. It started with a lame question but later a lot was discussed about gingerbread 2.3.4. There is a Chinese developer (Slax) who has been working on the rom. However, this rom does have a few issues.
I don't know Chinese and google translate is incomprehensible. You should be able to find all the links needed in the cyanogenmod forum.
here is the link.
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/21467-huawei-u8500/
for froyo try trial and error with all the official roms. if you don't like one change it. eventually you will find one that meets your need.
monirr said:
In case You messed up
U8500 V100R001BGDC128B277 (Bengal GP)
Code:
//huaweidevice.com/worldwide/downloadCenter.do?method=downloadFile&flay=software&fileName=38766&attachmentName=U8500V100R001BGDC128B277.zip
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Dear bro,
This link doesn't work. Pls, help me with a active link.
Thanks in advance.
Hello XCoder, and all!
I try this steps, but i stopped after 4th step...
I get a boot logo, and the XP can't recognize droid, unknown device.
than the .bat file just wait for connection.
i try lot of drivers (original U8500, Original Android, and the SDK's driver too) and still "unknown Andoid device"
If i get out battery, take back, and standard Power On, the XP recognize the "Android Composite ADB" device, and bind the SD card, and CDROM image, and works perfectly.
but i can't upgrade in Standard Mode
can anyone have an idea, how i can access the Droid under Recovery Mode?
and all links of huaweidevice.com are unavailable
have new link?
regards, QSoft
qsoft73 said:
Hello XCoder, and all!
I try this steps, but i stopped after 4th step...
I get a boot logo, and the XP can't recognize droid, unknown device.
than the .bat file just wait for connection.
i try lot of drivers (original U8500, Original Android, and the SDK's driver too) and still "unknown Andoid device"
If i get out battery, take back, and standard Power On, the XP recognize the "Android Composite ADB" device, and bind the SD card, and CDROM image, and works perfectly.
but i can't upgrade in Standard Mode
can anyone have an idea, how i can access the Droid under Recovery Mode?
and all links of huaweidevice.com are unavailable
have new link?
regards, QSoft
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I have same problem here
This will only work for Windows!
Downloads
Get the Odin Flashing Tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421&d=1341114315
Get this Firmware Package (very large): http://www.hotfile.com/dl/210140535/c7c4d28/I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip.html
mirror: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/AT&T+S4/Stock+Odin/
mirror: http://www.135.a.hostable.me/public/I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip
Instructions
extract I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip in your downloads folder
Open Odin
Click PDA
Navigate to where you extracted the firmware and select it
Hold Volume Down + Home + Power until your device enters Download(Odin) Mode, then press volume up.
Connect the device to the computer and hit Start in Odin.
Stand back from the device and the computer until its complete.
Flashing Tips
Always use a GOOD USB cable, preferably stock.
Always use a good USB port in the back of the computer.
Always set the device in a good position where it will not become disconnected or disturbed.
Above all, Always use Heimdall over Odin when it becomes available. It's not available yet.
How to make a firmware like this
I was actually uploading a copy from my own computer obtained via exploit from bfielding's device, and I decided to try kies. The official package is a much better idea. Samsung Kies requires that you put in your model and serial, then it downloads the firmware in an encrypted package, extracts it, flashes it and deletes it. There's a short window where you can get in and grab the firmware.
Kies downloads to a temporary file called (in my case) C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp####.tmp (where # is an integer less than 10). When the firmware is extracted, it goes into a new folder called C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp####\. Yank that and put it on hotfile .
Nice work as always sir!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda premium
Just checked. The download for this is available on sammobile.com/firmware. It wasn't there a couple of hours ago, well sometime this afternoon.
creepyncrawly said:
Just checked. The download for this is available on sammobile.com/firmware. It wasn't there a couple of hours ago, well sometime this afternoon.
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There was alot going on and I had multiple windows up. I created one in Linux from bfielding's device, was uploading it to hotfile, uploading one from Kies, and was sent this link too somewhere in the mix. I guess I lost my upload link. Oh well, looks like we're using the Sammobile version.
creepyncrawly said:
Just checked. The download for this is available on sammobile.com/firmware. It wasn't there a couple of hours ago, well sometime this afternoon.
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I was waiting for it too.
Uploading it to my Server now for Faster download
Your a beast Adam!
Deviance runs in the blood...
BMS fueled.
4.2.2
we will make it a mirror link for faster download
Does this mean if we screw up we can go back to stock
Bradl79 said:
Does this mean if we screw up we can go back to stock
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Yes this is exactly what it means
sgh-i747(d2att)(sgs3) on latest cm10.1 or ultimatum
Bradl79 said:
Does this mean if we screw up we can go back to stock
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Yes thats the idea.
Rock on Adam, rock on! :good:
AdamOutler said:
Yes thats the idea.
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@AdamOutler, based on your video on the other thread, the motherboard of the ATT and the TMo version of the S4 are the same, does it mean that if flash the TMo version of the ROM on the ATT it may unlock the bootloader or are those two distinctive matters ?
CarpeNoctem said:
@AdamOutler, based on your video on the other thread, the motherboard of the ATT and the TMo version of the S4 are the same, does it mean that if flash the TMo version of the ROM on the ATT it may unlock the bootloader or are those two distinctive matters ?
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NO! the signatures are different. You'll brick your device, but I'm not sure to what extent.
Ninja'd
I was just talking to my friend who works at Koodo (Canada). They receive their S4s tomorrow, and I had make sure he places a hold on one of them for me!
Using the steps you provided in your OP, I'll upload Koodo's ROM tomorrow!
THANK YOU!!
AdamOutler said:
This will only work for Windows!
Downloads
Get the Odin Flashing Tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421&d=1341114315
Get this Firmware Package (very large): http://www.hotfile.com/dl/210140535/c7c4d28/I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip.html
Instructions
extract I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip in your downloads folder
Open Odin
Click PDA
Navigate to where you extracted the firmware and select it
Hold Volume Down + Home + Power until your device enters Download(Odin) Mode, then press volume up.
Connect the device to the computer and hit Start in Odin.
Stand back from the device and the computer until its complete.
Flashing Tips
Always use a GOOD USB cable, preferably stock.
Always use a good USB port in the back of the computer.
Always set the device in a good position where it will not become disconnected or disturbed.
Above all, Always use Heimdall over Odin when it becomes available. It's not available yet.
How to make a firmware like this
I was actually uploading a copy from my own computer obtained via exploit from bfielding's device, and I decided to try kies. The official package is a much better idea. Samsung Kies requires that you put in your model and serial, then it downloads the firmware in an encrypted package, extracts it, flashes it and deletes it. There's a short window where you can get in and grab the firmware.
Kies downloads to a temporary file called (in my case) C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp####.tmp (where # is an integer less than 10). When the firmware is extracted, it goes into a new folder called C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp####\. Yank that and put it on hotfile .
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AdamOutler said:
NO! the signatures are different. You'll brick your device, but I'm not sure to what extent.
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Thanks but let's take an stupid case scenario:
ATT device
TMo odin ROM
try to flash 2 onto 1
Fail or succeed
if succeeds -> bootloader unlocked ?
if fails -> can we flash back ATT odin rom now we have it?
If it flashed, which it wont, then you would now uave bootloaders with the wrong signature and would need to jtag it
You the man Adam!
jcase said:
If it flashed, which it wont, then you would now uave bootloaders with the wrong signature and would need to jtag it
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ok, so basically the signature is check before the flash of the rom. so if my understanding is correct the solutions would be to
disable the check of the signature
have the TMo rom with the ATT signature to flash the unlocked bootloader
change the bootloader with a non-signed version
Please correct me if I am wrong, I am new at this and I am trying to understand what Adam explains in the other thread but I am sometime very confused (and not knowledgeable enough)
Hello everybody. I am in a complete bad situation with my phone. I am really thinking to donate 10 dollars to who help me with this! To help me please consider ALL the following facts:
1) I am a complete newbie
2) I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 (from outside USA)
3) I learned how to root the phone from a tutorial on Youtube
4) I've got insterested about having MIUI OS applied to my phone instead of the original Android 4.1.2 that came with my phone.
5) I've made the download of the MIUI zip file from en. miui. com /download-35. html
6) I've installed MIUI using ROM Manager free downloaded from PlayStore
7) I didn't like MIUI.
8) I've tried to come back to original Android downloading the "original" firmware of my phone from SamMobile website
9) I've downloaded the only ROM for GT-N7100 wich didnt have a carrier in it's description
10) I've used Odin to install the "original" Android ROM downloaded from SamMobile
11) The installation from Odin was succeded but my phone never starts!! It keep looping between the Samsung logo and the description of the model of the phone in the screen (it never starts!!)
WHAT DO I DO, PLEASE?!?!?!? I NEED MY PHONE WORKING! I AM DESPERETED!
Bipenett said:
Hello everybody. I am in a complete bad situation with my phone. I am really thinking to donate 10 dollars to who help me with this! To help me please consider ALL the following facts:
1) I am a complete newbie
2) I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 (from outside USA)
3) I learned how to root the phone from a tutorial on Youtube
4) I've got insterested about having MIUI OS applied to my phone instead of the original Android 4.1.2 that came with my phone.
5) I've made the download of the MIUI zip file from en. miui. com /download-35. html
6) I've installed MIUI using ROM Manager free downloaded from PlayStore
7) I didn't like MIUI.
8) I've tried to come back to original Android downloading the "original" firmware of my phone from SamMobile website
9) I've downloaded the only ROM for GT-N7100 wich didnt have a carrier in it's description
10) I've used Odin to install the "original" Android ROM downloaded from SamMobile
11) The installation from Odin was succeded but my phone never starts!! It keep looping between the Samsung logo and the description of the model of the phone in the screen (it never starts!!)
WHAT DO I DO, PLEASE?!?!?!? I NEED MY PHONE WORKING! I AM DESPERETED!
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Hmm...Try booting into the stock recovery and clearing cache and do a factory reset. Everything Check out okay while flashing?
betoishly said:
Hmm...Try booting into the stock recovery and clearing cache and do a factory reset. Everything Check out okay while flashing?
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wow...I am a newbie, man. SOrry!!! How do I boot into the stock recovery
I've tried to install back MIUI or even the original android version (both in a zip file) from the SD card inside the phone after I hold VOLUME UP + HOME BUTTON + POWER (then I a choose "update from SD card").. Is that stock recovery?? If "yes", when I tried to make the installation thru this way, my phone replied the following error message "E: signature verification failed".
Don't install yet. Clear everything first then boot. If all goes well go ahead with the update.
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Samsung Help Center...
If you are ready to spend $10/- , why dont you go to Samsung help centre ??!!
Resolved
Hello everybody! I've resolved this all by myself.
Using Odin, I installed to my phone a non-official Android Jelly Bean OS (catched on the MIUI official website offered as a "backup"). After that I could install the original Android version for my phone with no problems at all.
My phone's working perfect right now.
Special thank's to betoishly and masterprotocol0097!!!
This is for LG G3 D851 ONLY
TOT/KDZ/TWRP Untouched stock restore
IF YOU WANT TO USE THIS GUIDE WAIT UNTIL I HAVE THE LGUP METHOD UP
Who can benefit from this?
Anyone who softbricked with access to download mode [KDZ RECOMMENDED]
Anyone who wants to use the OTA function after root [TWRP RECOMMENDED]
Anyone who needs to send the phone in for repair [TOT RECOMMENDED]
Anyone who wants to be on the most recent firmware [TWRP RECOMMENDED]
Anyone who wants to downgrade *After you update to 20B it is recommended to not downgrade. If you do you WILL have connection problems
Anyone who wants to return to stock from aosp or aokp
Tip: Most of the time TWRP will do what you need without the troubles and baggage TOT and KDZ bring. It will downgrade, upgrade, root, fix soft bricks or just give you a fresh untouched operating system (no personal data left on the phone if you follow instructions). It will also get rid of any proof on the phone that you were rooted (my t-mobile reports root to a remote server nothing can be done about that).
Strengthens and weaknesses for each method click here
TWRP Files/flashing guide Most recent = D85130g_00_0420 (07/05/17)
(This is a WIP)
Download your preferred choice of D851xxx-Untouched_Stock_Restore.zip HERE (Perfect 1:1 image unlike most roms)
Also download and copy superSu & twrp to your external sd if you want root and custom recovery SUPERSU DOWNLOAD AND TWRP-2.8.6.0-d851.zip
Copy D851xxx-Untouched_Stock_Restore.zip to phone (external sd if available)
Reboot into twrp
For firmware update do not wipe! skip to step 8. If you want untouched stock continue with step 4.
If upgrading from kitkat to lollipop wipe system before flashing.
Click [Wipe]
Click [Advanced Wipe] (For full wipe stock restore only)
Select dalvik cache, system, Data, Internal storage (only if you use external for downloaded file) and cache
Click the home Icon in the bottom left
Click [Install]
Select D851xxx-Untouched_Stock_Restore.zip (make sure you select the proper sd card)
If you want root and/or twrp add UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.37.zip to the queue by touching [Add More Zips]
Repeat for TWRP-2.8.6.0-d851.zip
Swipe to install [====>]
Install will now begin, pure stock: system, kernel, recovery, modem and rpm will be installed
After completion click [wipe cache/dalvik] (do not skip especially if you dirty flashed)
Swipe to wipe [====>]
Click [back]
Click [reboot system] (it might say no os but it is wrong you do have a os click restart anyway) [dirty flash will not have that problem]
If your sending for repair or jump do a factory reset with what should now be the stock recovery just to be safe.
DO NOT INSTALL ROOT UNLESS YOU WANT IT TO BE ROOTED
LGUP (KDZ/TOT)
(This is a WIP)
Check back later
KDZ files/flashing guide (Use TWRP if you can)
(This is a WIP)
Here are the KDZ files for the D851 I will keep this up to date as they are released
Make sure you uncompress the file!
Most recent Firmware
D85130g_00_0420 (07/05/17)
Old Firmware
D85130e_00_0711 (08/08/16)
D85130d_00_0404 (05/02/16)
D85120G_00 (10/05/15)
D85120E_00 (06/10/15)
D85120B_00 (04/17/15)
D85110R_00 (12/2/14)
D85110M_00 (09/10/14
D85110C_00 (07/16/14)
KDZ FLASHING GUIDE
For windows vista - windows 8.1
Very buggy on windows 8/8.1 x64 YMMV
Will not work on windows xp or older
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Download, extract and install LGUnitedMobileDriver
Download, extract and install VBCFJRedist_AIO_x86_x64
Download and extract LG Flashtool 2014.7z (This is not the same flash tool in TOT method)
Download one of the KDZ files from the beginning of the post and extract it in the Flashtool folder
Make sure you are at least at 50% battery
Enter download mode by holding the volume up button + plug the phone into the computer from a powered off state
Run LGFlashTool2014.exe as administrator
select type [CDMA] (Yes CDMA works just fine for our T-Mobile GSM phones DO NOT USE THE OTHER OPTIONS)
phone mode [diag]
reset time [33000]
select the KDZ file you extracted from inside the flashtool folder (D851xxx_00.kdz)
select [normal flash] (no wipe) or [CSE flash] (wipe) (Recommended)
click [start]
Select Country and Language Just leave default selections and click OK (Republic of Korea is the only country and it defaults to English)
It will analyze the phone extract the firmware and upgrade your phone automatically you will see progress on both the computer and phones display once the s/w upgrade percentage gets to about 80% your phone will restart don't freak out all went well and it will boot up to the LG welcome screen and if you selected CSE it will restart one last time
Total flash time for me was 2 minuets 56 seconds
If you use the normal flash you might need to do a factory reset if you get in a bootloop after flash
cse should have 0 problems on boot
Credits:
All credit goes to quangnhut123 for creating this tool you can find his thread HERE
TOT files/flashing guide
(This is a WIP)
Download, extract and install VBCFJRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe
Download, extract and install LGUnitedMobileDriver
Download and extract lg flash tool (This is not the same flash tool in KDZ method)
Download and extract LG_D851.10C_TOT&DLL.7z
Make sure you are at least at 50% battery (if you can)
Enter download mode by holding the volume up button + plug the phone into the computer from a powered off state
Leave phone plugged in and in pc go to settings/control panel/device manager/ports right click on lgemobile serial port and click properties then select the port settings tab and click advanced then change com port number to 41 and click ok
Unplug phone
Run LGFlashTool.exe as administrator
If you get a DBMS WINDOWS leave it on ?? ?? (Korea Factory) and click ok
Check select manual mode
For DLL click [...] and select the dll from the package you extracted (LGD851_20140611_LGFLASHv160.dll)
If you are getting a model check error download/extract and try this generic LG dll
For S/W click [ADD] and select the tot from the package you extracted (LGD851AT-01-V10c-310-260-JUN-20-2014+0.tot)
Make sure in action mode BOARD DL is selected and in connection mode USB is selected
Click [OK]
Click the [yellow arrow] that is pointing to the right
Wait until Port 1 (COM41) says READY! (could take a couple minutes give it time)
Plug your phone back in and it will start flashing automatically DO NOT UNPLUG THE PHONE
After its done sending the firmware over your phone will reboot into mini os and you will see a blue screen with a big 2 wait until you see a big 3 then unplug the phone and close the lgflashtool program. Your phone might automatically reboot on 3 but it hasn't for me If it doesn't just pull the battery put it back in then power up. After one of the updates this step may be different then described. If you have problems just ask and myself or somebody else will be able to help.
Everything that lives inside the KDZ files except system HERE
(If you want the system.img download the twrp files)
Software version D85130g
Android 6.0.1
July 5, 2017
2G/3G data roaming fix
Google monthly security patch
LG app fix
software stability and software improvements
Software version: D85130e
Android 6.0.1
August 8, 2016
Google security enhancements
Software stability
Software version: D85130d
Android version 6.0
May 2, 2016
Android Marshmallow
Wi-Fi Calling improvements
Software version: D85120g
Android version 5.0.1
October 5, 2015
Messaging security improvements (Stagefright)
Software version: D85120e
Android version 5.0.1
June 10, 2015
Android 5.0 Lollipop
Turns on VoLTE
Wi-Fi Calling 2.0
Software stability
Software version: D85120b
Android version 5.0.1
April 7, 2015
Android 5.0 Lollipop
Turns on VoLTE
Wi-Fi Calling 2.0
Software version: D85110r
Android version 4.4.2
December 2, 2014
Wi-Fi Calling enhancements
Security enhancements
Bluetooth connectivity improvements
Various bug fixes
Software version: D85110m
Android version 4.4.2
September 10, 2014
Wi-Fi Calling enhancements
Security enhancements
Various bug fixes
Software version: D85110c
Android version 4.4.2
July 16, 2014
Original software version
So use this method to flash back to stock?
RMXO said:
So use this method to flash back to stock?
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Correct it also gives developers a chance to start making stock roms even though we don't have root or a recovery yet.
What is a KDZ file?
wirelessrevolution said:
What is a KDZ file?
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It holds all of the files and partitions for flashing back to stock.
Updated OP with Flash method!
ThePagel said:
Updated OP with Flash method!
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thanks OP.
thanks for this OP.
now since TWRP was released for the t-mobile g3, soon enough this kdz package will be converted to a TWRP compatible flash package
TYVM, it worked like a charm.
Thanks for the guide ! Will definitely come in handy
Ok now I'm not sure if im reading this correctly but it says in OP to Download one of the KDZ files from the beginning of the post and extract it in the Flashtool folder from his thread, now when i got o his thread I only see the G2 files not the G3? someone maybe point me to the one i need for the D851?
EDIT: never mind im an idioto! disregard
turilo said:
Ok now I'm not sure if im reading this correctly but it says in OP to Download one of the KDZ files from the beginning of the post and extract it in the Flashtool folder from his thread, now when i got o his thread I only see the G2 files not the G3? someone maybe point me to the one i need for the D851?
EDIT: never mind im an idioto! disregard
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Ill move the credits to the bottom of the op so no one else can get confused
Mine times out at 2%
Any ideas??
Mikey said:
Mine times out at 2%
Any ideas??
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what operating system are you on?
Great guide! Just what I was looking for. 2 questions though... Will this unroot your device? (I would presume untouched stock means that, but you know what happens when I presume. I make a pres of you and me). (I'm looking for a reliable to way to uproot, just in case I want to get an OTA). Also, could you link to the G3 drivers in the OP? This is gonna be my go to post if anyone asks me about it...
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ThePagel said:
what operating system are you on?
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Win7 Ultimate 64-Bit
Mikey said:
Win7 Ultimate 64-Bit
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Worked for me on 8.1 so it should work for you. Install Microsoft c++ runtime 2012 or 2013 then try again. Also make sure you have the proper drivers installed. Ill upload both runtime and drivers when i get home so if you cant find them check back around 6 or 7.
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Also make sure your running as administrator.
DefinityX said:
Great guide! Just what I was looking for. 2 questions though... Will this unroot your device? (I would presume untouched stock means that, but you know what happens when I presume. I make a pres of you and me). (I'm looking for a reliable to way to uproot, just in case I want to get an OTA). Also, could you link to the G3 drivers in the OP? This is gonna be my go to post if anyone asks me about it...
Sent from my Nexus 10 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thanks!
It will unroot you and it already saved my butt after I accidentaly formatted most of the partitions on the phone. I plan on uploading the unified lg drivers tonight along with c++ runtime. Im also going to hunt down a nice guide and link to it for flashing via the lg suite if this fails. The lg suite way is a pain in the a** but should work if this one fails.
Mikey said:
Win7 Ultimate 64-Bit
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ThePagel said:
Worked for me on 8.1 so it should work for you. Install Microsoft c++ runtime 2012 or 2013 then try again. Also make sure you have the proper drivers installed. Ill upload both runtime and drivers when i get home so if you cant find them check back around 6 or 7.
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Also make sure your running as administrator.
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If you need drivers for Windows (thanks @autoprime for having these handy!):
Everyone Else: http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime...Ver_3.11.3.exe
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UPDATE
1- I downloaded 2013 Runtime 2013 from here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784
2- Rebooted my PC
3- Followed the instructions in OP, performing the CSE flash.
4- Received a timeout error really quick but it started to flash.
5- Around 80% the phone went black and never booted to the LG screen, after it hit 100% I unplugged it, removed the battery and rebooted it.
Booting up it entered some mode for a split second and rebooted itself.
Once on homescreen, it rebooted itself one last time.
I'm UnRooted now
I guess i needed to install C++ Runtime
Thanks