Overview
1. Recovery
2. Download-Mode
3. RAMDUMP-Mode
4. What is Root ? Why should I root my SGW ?
4.1 How can I root my Samsung Galaxy W ?
4.2 How can I undo the rooting of my Samsung Galaxy W ?
5. What are Custom ROMs ?
6. What is overclocking ?
7. What is flashing for ?
7.1 How can I flash a firmware ?
8. What is the IMEI-Number?
8.1 How can I view the IMEI-Number?
9. Sales Code
10. Net/SIM-Lock Status
11. Several Dialer Codes
1. Recovery-Mode
While switched off, keep the following buttons pressed. Release the power-button once the Samsung Galaxy W(I8150) is switched on and keep pressing the Home- and Volume Up-button.
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As soon as you see the Android with the box, release the Home- and Volume Up-button.
After you hit the menu-button shown on the last image, the screen will gray out, you will have to wait until the recovery menu appears.
reboot system now
Reboots the system.
apply sdcard:update.zip
Install diverse updates like themes, custom roms etc.
wipe data/factory reset
Deletes all the apps, data and system settings(Files on the external SD-card will stay untouched)
wipe cache partition
Only wipes (formats) /cache partition (sometimes used as temp storage for updates, market downloads, etc) it hasn't anything common with Dalvik-cache which is in /data by default and it implies that the following boot after wiping cache partition will not be any longer than usually.
2. Download-Mode
While switched off, keep the following buttons pressed. Release the power-button once the Samsung Galaxy W(I8150) is switched on.
The download-mode is being used to flash firmwares, without using the official method of Samsung Kies. This should be reachable even if you have a corrupted firmware installed.
3. RAMDUMP-Mode
While switched off, keep the following buttons pressed. Release the power-button once the Samsung Galaxy W(I8150) is switched on.
4. What is Root ? Why should I root my SGW ?
Rooting the phone gives you all adminstrator rights, like you are used to on the PC.
Advantages:
All apps, also the sytem-apps like the ones from Samsung etc. are deletable (Titanium Backup required)
You can make your apps free from advertisements (AdAway,AdFree etc.)
All directories are viewable and editable (with ES Explorer or Root Explorer)
Swapping external SD and internal SD(with some tweaks)
Disadvantages:
Officially: losing the warranty (but after unrooting or reflashing firmware, no evidence of rooting left)
4.1 How can I root my Samsung Galaxy W ?
Here is a detailed HowTo with different methods of rooting.
4.2 How can I undo the rooting of my Samsung Galaxy W ?
Therefore you will have to unroot your device this is also described in this HowTo. It is of importance to choose the right method to unroot your SGW.
5. What are Custom ROMs ?
Custom ROMs are customized firmwares developed by different developers. They are very often better in peformance, because they can free up from bloatware(apps which are unnecessary for most of us) and can be optimized according to the need.
Most famous custom ROMs are: CyanogenMod (CM) and Android Open Kang Project (AOKP)
CM7 = CyanogenMod with Android 2.3.+ (Gingerbread)
CM9 = CyanogenMod with Android 4.0.+ (Ice Cream Sandwich)
CM10 = CyanogenMod with Android 4.1.+ (Jelly Bean)
6. What is overclocking ?
By overclocking the processor, you can increase the clock rate and gain more performance (of course it has to run stable). The default clock rate is set at 1401MHz(1,4GHz) for the Samsung Galaxy W. Increasing the clock rate usually provokes a growth of temperature.
Underclocking is also possible, which might improve battery life.
7. What is flashing for ?
If you have gained root access, you will be able to delete important apps which may be necessary for android to work. Deleting these apps could end up with a boot loop(the phone stucks at the bootscreen) or other problems. In this case flashing is the only possibility to get the phone running again.
7.1 How can I flash a firmware ?
Here is a detailed HowTo
8. What is the IMEI-Number?
The International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) is a unique 15-digit serial number, with this a GSM- or UMTS-device can be identified
8.1 How can I view the IMEI-Number?
Open the your dialer app and type
Code:
*#06#
9. Sales Code
Open the your dialer app and type
Code:
*#272*IMEI-Number#
Changing the sales code causes a hardreset !!!
10. Net/SIM-Lock Status
Open the your dialer app and type
Code:
*#7465625#
11. Several Dialer Codes
Open the your dialer app and type
Phone Information:
Code:
*#*#4636#*#*
PDA, Phone, CSC, Build time, Changelist number:
Code:
*#*#44336#*#*
Modify Bandwide of GSM/WCDMA:
Code:
*#*#2263#
Hard Reset:
Code:
*2767*3855#
Touch Screen Test:
Code:
*#*#2664#*#*
Proximity Sensor Test:
Code:
*#*#0588#*#*
GPS Test:
Code:
*#*#1575#*#*
Melody Test:
Code:
*#*#0673#*#*
Shows WiFi MAC address:
Code:
*#*#232338#*#*
WiFi Test:
Code:
*#*#526#*#*
Please help me, to improve this thread. Whether it is an advice, a spelling or grammar mistake, please let me know, so I can correct it.
This is very useful FAQ, now we can just link user who will have questions about this topic.
in recovery mode, if i reboot it (the 1st choice) does it will wipe out all internal n external data?
sumerduk said:
in recovery mode, if i reboot it (the 1st choice) does it will wipe out all internal n external data?
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Your question isn't very precise, so I guess you mean to ask whether it will delete your external and internal sd, if you select wipe data.
The external sd card will stay untouched. I am not 100% sure about the internal sd, usually it should stay untouched too. But I would advise you to make a Backup of the internal sd and, if you want to be on the safest side you should take out the external sd ;-D.
greets
THE-E
Download-Mode...........Where should be the firmware be placed ?
andynroid said:
Download-Mode...........Where should be the firmware be placed ?
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This will be supplied externally via ODIN.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20275502&postcount=173
greets
THE-E
Restoring Stock ROM
qzem said:
This is very useful FAQ, now we can just link user who will have questions about this topic.
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Yes I agreed......a day before updated via OTA to 2.3.6 now the phone in unrootable.
Now downloading the ori FW to get it back to 2.3.5
Best of Luck to Me !
Now downloading the ori FW to get it back to 2.3.5
Best of Luck to Me ![/QUOTE]
if you already rooted in 2.3.5 and want to maintain the root in 2.3.6 you just need to update via phone (wifi) only and not kies. it'll install crucial new update only. if you update via kies or odin it'll install whole new firmware.
what i've noticed, update 2.3.6 via kies it need to download almost 500mb of data but only 15.33mb if via phone (wifi)
mine updated via phone (wifi), work perfectly and maintain rooted after update. but one of my friends lost the root after updated via kies.
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THE-E said:
Your question isn't very precise, so I guess you mean to ask whether it will delete your external and internal sd, if you select wipe data.
The external sd card will stay untouched. I am not 100% sure about the internal sd, usually it should stay untouched too. But I would advise you to make a Backup of the internal sd and, if you want to be on the safest side you should take out the external sd ;-D.
greets
THE-E
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so,what is the function of "reboot the system" in the recovery mode? sorry for asking stupid question.
Odin Partition Script........Where to get this ?
NVM Settled...Fully Re-Stored Back to 2.3.5........Rooted n Now Doing Recovery !!!
andynroid said:
NVM Settled...Fully Re-Stored Back to 2.3.5........Rooted n Now Doing Recovery !!!
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If you want rooted 2.3.6, you need to do the Root method using recovery. The automated script no longer work. I confirmed this is working.
See similar discussion: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317394
I have a quick question. Do I need root to flash CWM via Odin?
I really like to flash KezraPlanes Rom afterwords.
klingel_One said:
Do I need root to flash CWM via Odin?
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No, flashing in Download Mode does not require a rooted phone.
But I will need root, when i'm going to flash KezraPlanes' Rom over CWM?
klingel_One said:
But I will need root, when i'm going to flash KezraPlanes' Rom over CWM?
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Nope, no root needed.
Inviato dal mio GT-I8150 usando Tapatalk
fender90 said:
Nope, no root needed.
Inviato dal mio GT-I8150 usando Tapatalk
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Hi Guys,
I'm just bought this Galaxy W. I install the Kies and when plug in my phone, it prompt me to update firmware. I click yes and leave it there for more than 1 hour.
Now it loaded with new firmware 2.3.6
So do I need rooted for this?
Sorry if this is noob question.
Just added the code to check the SIM/Net-Lock status.
Are there more hidden codes left ? If so please let me know, I will add them.
greets
THE-E
Hidden codes
This code is file copy *#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* can't really see a use for it but still.
I have added an overview, a couple of questions and have resorted a bit.
I ask you to help me improving this FAQ in whatever way you can (questions, advices, spelling correction, etc.).
greets
THE-E
Small grammar/spelling mistake:
All directions are viewable and editable (with ES Explorer or Root Explorer)
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I think you meant:
All directories are viewable and editable (with ES Explorer or Root Explorer)
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Related
[GUIDE] Step by Step ROM Firmware Upgrade & Migration to Froyo 2.2 [JL2] Bell I9000M
[WARNING!] Do Not flash Any ROM until you can get the 3 buttons DOWNLOAD MODE working
[CAUTION!] Make sure you know what your doing before you flash any ROM. It is your own fault if you kill your phone.
By following this Guide you Agree with all of the above and consequences that follow
Before you begin...
Make a full backup of everything with Titanium Backup
Make a full backup with CW ROM Manager
Mount your SD card
Manually drag/drop the CW ROM backup and Titanium Backup from the phone to your PC
If you have CoPilot, make sure to snatch the whole copilot directory from the internal SD to your PC... it'll save you the trouble to have to re-configure & re-download the maps later
Now you can Have Fun & Happy Flashing!
Part 1
Choose your update method, you can Flash via the scary ODIN, or via the "safe" KIES.
Each will have its own set of conundrums & gotchas.
If ODIN, follow these steps:
Download I9000M Froyo 2.2 JL2 Tar ball http://www.multiupload.com/UTFJCCIP5H (thanks to Chainfire)
Download Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=832827
Open Odin
Uncheck everything
Click browse for PDA file
Select the JL2 tar ball that you downloaded
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Boot SGS into the Download Mode
plug in the USB cable (pc to phone)
Check to make sure it says COM#
hit Start
Should complete successfully
If successful:
boot into Recovery Mode
wipe data
wipe cache
reboot back to normal
If WiFi:
Scan for WiFi connections
Select your preferred WiFi connection
Enter password
Else If APN:
Create new APN
Save and Exit APN
Enable APN
Download SuperOneClick from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
run SuperOneClick
Select Root
Let it reboot
Sign in to you google account
Download Titanium Backup via Android Market
Run Titanium Backup
Restore ONLY!! USER APPS/DATA of your Backup from SD or DropBox, DO NOT RESTORE SYSTEM APPS/DATA
If KIES, follow these steps:
Install latest version of Kies (If not already installed)
Download Kies registry patch http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835628
Select your model "BMC"
Start KIES
plug in the USB cable (pc to phone)
It should tell you there is a new firmware available
click on firmware update
follow KIES on screen instructions
Allow it to update
Note #1: If you get and error about KIES Server not available, just retry a few times until you get it, you might even need to wait a couple of hours for it to come back
Note #2: If KIES says something like JK4: "This device's version cannot be upgraded." use the registry patch to make KIES believe you have JG9 or JH2, and it will let you upgrade to JL2
If successful:
boot into Recovery Mode
wipe data
wipe cache
reboot back to normal
If WiFi:
Scan for WiFi connections
Select your preferred WiFi connection
Enter password
Else If APN:
Create new APN
Save and Exit APN
Enable APN
Download SuperOneClick from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
run SuperOneClick
Select Root
Let it reboot
Sign in to you google account
Download Titanium Backup via Android Market
Run Titanium Backup
Restore ONLY!! USER APPS/DATA of your Backup from SD or DropBox, DO NOT RESTORE SYSTEM APPS/DATA
Part 2
Take advantage of the new features in Froyo 2.2
Install Move Apps to SD (many to choose from), as the name implies it lets you swap the installed apps from internal memory to SD card. Titanium Backup also has a buildin feature to mass move Apps 2 SD
Install TrafficStats, lets you monitor which App is using the internet
Troubleshooting & Known Bugs
Note 1: Titanium Backup
in newer versions of TB the batch option has been renamed to "Restore missing apps with data"
Then on the next screen you get to choose if you want to restore
user apps + data, or user apps only, or user data only
BUG: Titanium Backup might get stuck when doing loooooooong batch operations in Froyo, if you jump to another App or do something else and then come back, the status on the system tray will remain forever there, and will not end, you'll have to manually Kill it using any task manager app.
Note 2: External SD
in Eclair 2.1 the External SD was on /sdcard/sd/
in Froyo 2.2 the External SD has been moved to /sdcard/external_sd/
you'll have to manually update Apps that uses hard coded paths
Note 3: Restoring CoPilot
Let Titanium Backup finish the 400+ apps restore
Copy the Copilot folder you backed up earlier back to Internal SD from PC or External SD
Run Copilot,
The registration key should already be listed in the box
Hit Ok
It should say Activation Completed Successfully, with the thumbs up
picture
Note 4: Re-install No LED
After restoring No Led from backup it kept complaining about it needing to be re-installed
Once you re-install it, everything works great as usual.
Note 5: News and Weather Genie Widget does not work on 2.2
It's NOT compatible with Froyo, it keeps force closing everytime you try to run it.
Good thing is, this App was totally optional, it was just a plug in for DeskClock which itself was a plug in for Alarm Clock PlusV2? (the best alarm app for android)
Note 6: Z4Root not showing on market for some people
if you are having trouble with market, the alternative is to download it from the topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
Thanks to: TriC_101, ragin, Chainfire for JL2 tar ball, RyanZA, TitaniuBackup developer(s), and all the great people in XDA-Developers.com
Surely this should be in the development section?
Thanks Allgamer... I asked this question yesterday in the Q and A section and now you have made a fantastic list of steps.
Not sure if my question inspired you to do this but THANKS FOR IT!!!
Sent from my GT-I9000M using XDA App
Froyo Quick Review
Froyo is Awesome!
After upgrading to 2.2, i found a whole bunch of apps which was no longer necessary, as many of the status/features i wanted already came build in, or allowed other apps which i already had installed before to work even better
by unlocking some of its feature that was only accessible on 2.2, but disabled on 2.1
the JK3 came with all the Broadware from Bell, had to uninstall a bunch of them
Overall the phone now runs really really smooth, specially when Installing Apps on Android Market and doing other stuff, it no longer hangs for a few sec until it finishes the install
back in 2.1 the phone was working great, but everytime an App is installed via Market, it will hang abit until it's done installing, and sometimes it gets very annoying when you have like 20 apps updates to install
still need to test the GPS using Google Maps / Track to see if it made any improvement on the accuracy.
no changes to CoPilot, it still work just perfect as usual
@Allgamer,
What doy ou mean exactly by the following?...
If WiFi:
•Scan for WiFi connections
•Select your preferred WiFi connection
•Enter password
Else If APN:
•Create new APN
•Save and Exit APN
•Enable APN
Are these things that get messed up when you flash to JK3 that need to be fixed?
no no, those are just steps to go Online to the Internet and access Android Market for the rest of the steps
yiannisthegreek said:
@Allgamer,
What doy ou mean exactly by the following?...
If WiFi:
•Scan for WiFi connections
•Select your preferred WiFi connection
•Enter password
Else If APN:
•Create new APN
•Save and Exit APN
•Enable APN
Are these things that get messed up when you flash to JK3 that need to be fixed?
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AllGamer said:
no no, those are just steps to go Online to the Internet and access Android Market for the rest of the steps
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Ahhhhh... Ok... I get it... I think... LOL!!! Can you answer these for me as well?...
I am currently rooted. Do I have to "unroot" before I flash?
Also... I am having trouble with the patcher so... Is all you have to enter under "product code" is BMC? Also... Do you have to switch the spoof from False to True and then before running Kies do you have rto click on "read Registry"?
I installed the patcher and everytime I run it I get two error boxes stating that the file path is not specified and that it has not been set as an object, etc...
Can you help me on these steps and can you tell me... How did YOU flash? ODIN or Kies (Registry Patch)?
Is there anyway of just extracting the CSC and MODEM from the Tar file ?
yiannisthegreek said:
Ahhhhh... Ok... I get it... I think... LOL!!! Can you answer these for me as well?...
I am currently rooted. Do I have to "unroot" before I flash?
Also... I am having trouble with the patcher so... Is all you have to enter under "product code" is BMC? Also... Do you have to switch the spoof from False to True and then before running Kies do you have rto click on "read Registry"?
I installed the patcher and everytime I run it I get two error boxes stating that the file path is not specified and that it has not been set as an object, etc...
Can you help me on these steps and can you tell me... How did YOU flash? ODIN or Kies (Registry Patch)?
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No need to unroot
You have to set Spoofer to true, Select BMC and click WRITE registry.
Do you have .net framework installed?
Less than 10 min, now on Froyo. Thanks!
Videonut said:
No need to unroot
You have to set Spoofer to true, Select BMC and click WRITE registry.
Do you have .net framework installed?
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Thanks... Yes... I have .net framework installed. I had 3.5 (SP1) already and I got the errors and then Nodial asked the same question and advised me to install v4. I installed it and I still get the same errors.
I have never used this patcher before so I dont know what the problem is. I DID use the registry hack (manual way) once before to fix my non working 3 button issue but I dont think that is the problem.
After I get the error messages and close their respective boxes, the patcher program opens and allows me to enter stuff, etc but I am scared that if its not done right that I will brick my phone. You say to 'select" BMC but when I get the program to open and click the dropdown box to select my product code it is blank. Should I just enter BMC there myself and try?
evilgabbie said:
Is there anyway of just extracting the CSC and MODEM from the Tar file ?
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ya that is easy just download WINRAR and open the .Tar file and you will see the modem.bin file. that is what your looking for.
I want to try this method, but my phone is not "Rooted". So I can't get titanium backup to work. I still have Eclair 2.1. I haven't touched anything yet. Only thing I tried is to see if both the recovery and download 3 buttons methods worked, and they both did. I wish I could get Froyo on my phone, I would try kies method first but if no success i would try odin. I don't know anything about any of this I'm just trying to understand what I need to do. I've been looking through tutorials and many posts and I'm still confuse, I would like to keep all my apps. Help would be much appreciated thanks.
mad2x said:
I want to try this method, but my phone is not "Rooted". So I can't get titanium backup to work. I still have Eclair 2.1. I haven't touched anything yet. Only thing I tried is to see if both the recovery and download 3 buttons methods worked, and they both did. I wish I could get Froyo on my phone, I would try kies method first but if no success i would try odin. I don't know anything about any of this I'm just trying to understand what I need to do. I've been looking through tutorials and many posts and I'm still confuse, I would like to keep all my apps. Help would be much appreciated thanks.
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I didnt use any backup, also mine was not rooted. Just stock JH2. I did the update with ODIN, I did not lose any data on my phone. However I did do a factory reset after just in case. It was working fine either way. I don't think its completely necessary to factory reset. I don't have a ton of apps so its not big deal, took me 15 min to get everything back the way I wanted it. Also all my stuff on the internal SD (pictures, music etc) was not erased.
for the kies method, is the server permanently toast? no response
Question as I've never flashed my phone before (and its not rooted).
If you flash your phone with this method and then have jk3 on it, what happens when Bell/Samsung officially release it? Will you be able to update to that released version? Or would you have to downgrade to upgrade again?
OK thanks, do you think that after doing the update I would be able to backup with titanium? in other words will the device be rooted with that update? It's just that I have a couple of apps i bought that i would rater not loose since I would like to do a factory reset.
greeced said:
Question as I've never flashed my phone before (and its not rooted).
If you flash your phone with this method and then have jk3 on it, what happens when Bell/Samsung officially release it? Will you be able to update to that released version? Or would you have to downgrade to upgrade again?
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yes, you can upgrade again easily with the registry patcher to "roll back" KIES
AllGamer said:
yes, you can upgrade again easily with the registry patcher to "roll back" KIES
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Thanks. Contemplating whether I will take the plunge or not.
Still quite concerned about screwing it up.
xZeDgEx said:
I did not lose any data on my phone. However I did do a factory reset after just in case. It was working fine either way. I don't think its completely necessary to factory reset.
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while this is true, for some people it might become a problem over time
it's best to do a wipe now than later
as you might have seen on the other Froyo upgrades many users have had problems leaving the old data in
personally i rather start fresh i prevent any problem from creeping up on me later on.
Android OS + apps + google makes it so extremely easy to restore from scratch, everything is sync-ed online, 1 click restore of user apps+user data
it can't be any easier than that
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EZbase, is a fully deodexed and zipaligned pre rooted odin / heimdall image for people wanting to move from stock ROM's to custom ROM's. It used by a lot of people for a recovery image if it all goes wrong, simply flash this and you on a stock Samsung image with root and 2e recovery.
Still testing the new recovery & kernel so attached is a copy of EZbase with stock CWM Recovery, until the new recovery has been 100% tested!
Screenshots:
Main Recovery - Recovery Backup - Recovery Install - EZOdin
Features:
Gingerbread & Froyo
Simple Recovery Menu
Added:
RomManager 3.0.xxx
TitaniumBackup 3.7.2
Notes:
Please read the EZbase How-To v2.00 - http://nfye.eu/EZbase/i9000/EZbase-2.00.pdf
Donators:
Euphoria
Thanks To:
RazvanG - 3-Button Combo Fix
Tr0jAn - Testing & Documentation Review
Downloads:
EZbase How-To
ROM
Gingerbread EZbase v4.0
Froyo EZbase v2.0
Other
EZOdin
Android Debug Bridge (a.k.a. adb)
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Reserved 10 Chars
This is a Step by Step guide how to flash EZbase to your Samsung Galaxy S.
There are lots of different ways to flash ROMs to your Samsung Galaxy S, Personally I use heimdall but thats because I use *nix. I find this one to be easiest and fastest for windows users.
If you complete this guide there the worlds your oyster, simply copy different mods/ROMs to the SD Card and flash directly from there going back to your base at any time should you need to revert back.
If you have any issues what so ever, the best place to begin is a clean EZbase flash.
NOTE: No root or anything is required, you can simply do this on a stock Samsung ROM.
Contents
What you need
Flash EZbase
Install Custom ROM
Other Information
ADB - Android Debug Bridge
Enable Debugging Mode
Mass Storage
Download Mode
Recovery Mode
3-Button Combo Fix
Warning!
There have been many reports about a problematic batch of Samsung Galaxy S phones that are not able to boot into recovery or download mode. If you are going to flash a ROM please make sure you can enter these modes before doing ANYTHING. See the 3-button combo fix if you cannot access Recovery Mode.
What you need:
EZOdin - http://nfye.eu/EZbase/i9000/EZOdin.exe
EZbase
Custom ROM (only if you wish to use a third party ROM)
- E.G. insanity - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=843019
Nice to Have
Android Debug Bridge (a.k.a. adb) - http://nfye.eu/EZbase/i9000/adb.zip
Download all the EZOdin, EZbase CSC, PDA, PHONE and PIT if you do not have Samsung Kies installed, The Samsung USB Drivers will be required to. For simplicity sake place all the files into a single directory e.g. c:\toolkit\ however they can be placed where you like, hopefully in the future I might get all the requirements into an installer.
If you do not have Samsung Kies installed please install the Samsung USB Drivers and make sure your device is recognised by the OS. Once all the pre requisites have been fulfilled, then please continue to Step One or Step Two. If Samsung Kies is used please make sure you kill all Samsung Kies related services that are running (kies, tray agent, etc.)
Check that your phone has sufficient power, unplug your phone if it is plugged into USB or wall charger. Type *#0228# in to the dialler and check Voltage is at least 3800(mV).
Flash EZbase
Repartition is not mandatory, but it does not hurt to repartition the phone.
Start Phone in Download Mode (No Cable Attached)
Open EZOdin.
- Check Re-Partition
- Select EZbase.pit as PIT
- Select EZbase-PDA-XWJS3.tar.md5 as PDA
- Select EZbase-PHONE-XXJVE.tar.md5 as PHONE
- Select EZbase-CSC-XXJV1.tar.md5 as CSC
Connect Phone with USB Cable - Once ID:COM is yellow you are safe to continue.
Select Start
Complete, now wait for your phone to fully start-up before you continue with anything.
Install Custom ROM
Copy the ROM onto the Internal SD Card. This can be done via adb or placing your phone in USB debug mode and mounting the USB as storage.
Reboot the phone in recovery mode
Select "Install ZIP File"
Select "choose zip from sdcard"
Select "insanity-0.x.x.zip"
Select "Yes - Install"
Wait a while it installs the new ROM.
Select "Reboot Phone"
NOTE: As this is a de-odex`d ROM, First boot will take some time.
Other Information
ADB - Android Debug Bridge
To use the Android Debug Bridge you need to enable Debugging Mode first. Once enabled you will be able to use ADB and do a number of things.
Enable Debugging Mode
Press "Menu"
Select "Settings"
Select "Applications"
Select "Development"
Check "USB debugging"
Select "Yes"
Connect the phone to the USB cable and plug the other end directly into the PC.
NOTE: The computer should start installing the necessary ADB drivers. A total of three devices will be installed (Samsung Android Composite ADB Interface, Samsung Android USB Modem, Samsung USB Composite Device.
You should also now see two icons in the notification area.
Mass Storage
It is possible to mount the internal SD and microSD card as storage on your local pc, this is useful if you do not wish to use adb to copy files around.
If you wish to use your device as Mass Storage:
Pull down the notification area
Select "USB connected"
Select "Connect USB storage"
You should now be able to see your device in explorer
You should always safely eject the storage
Select "Turn Off"
Download Mode
To enter download mode, you hold the Volume Down + Home + Power. See image bellow:
Recovery Mode
To enter download mode, you hold the Volume Up + Home + Power See image bellow:
3-Button Combo Fix
You will need the following:
adb
root
xvi32 - http://nfye.eu/EZbase/i9000/xvi32.exe
P-SBL.tar.md5 - http://nfye.eu/EZbase/i9000/P-SBL.tar.md5
How To Check is Phone is Compatible:
adb shell
$ su (a superuser request will be displayed on the phone screen, accept it).
# dd if=/dev/block/bml1 of=/sdcard/bml1.dump
# exit
C:\adb pull /sdcard/bml1.dump
Open the bml1.dump file with XVI32.
- Search (in ASCII Mode) for OFNI.
If the block reads "[email protected]" just follow the tutorial below, as it is safe to fix.
NOTE: If it reads "x0" then STOP as this FiX will BRICK your phone if applied.
Open EZOdin
- Select the "P-SBL.tar.md5" as PDA file.
- Check "Bootloader Update"
Connect Phone with USB Cable and place phone in download mode (ADB method)
Once "ID:COM" is yellow you are safe to continue.
Select "Start"
NOTE: It should take three seconds to complete. After the update phone will reboot automatically. Do this at your own risk!
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I was looking for this. Thanks. Will try insanity after this.
Darky's 9.3|Voodoo 5.4.1|ZSJPE|Lagfix OFF
Thanks again nitr8, I will use this on your next update of Insanity rom...
Nice
Great stuff - used EZBase earlier before flashing Insanity 0.6.6.
Like rixsta will use this method before future Rom flashes
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App
Thank you nitr8 =]
As always if you need any help man give me a call
Is this EZOdin safe/tested?
How is it different than the original (besides the UI, ofc)?
RayearthX said:
Is this EZOdin safe/tested?
How is it different than the original (besides the UI, ofc)?
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Do you think I would release this untested? Yes its been tested, its STOCK Odin, with a revamped UI.
nitr8 said:
Do you think I would release this untested? Yes its been tested, its STOCK Odin, with a revamped UI.
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YES! You could release it just for testing purposes
Just wanted to be sure.
RayearthX said:
YES! You could release it just for testing purposes
Just wanted to be sure.
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it is check out post2
Nice you're pulling this up now!
I wondered, why you didn't release this.
Cheers,
Joël
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Darkyy said:
Nice you're pulling this up now!
I wondered, why you didn't release this.
Cheers,
Joël
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It was ready a while back, we was about to do it and then a new firware came out and it got put on the back burner
My phone was on 6.6 but as it needed testing I redid it as per the written instructions just so we knew it worked 100%
IF people follow the guide then they SHOULD get a 100% working insanity rom with no hassle.. (we live in hope )
TrOjAn
Thanks for this, it's a nice initiative. I've been doing the same, just with different files from samfirmwares + I've needed to install a kernel to get easy access to root + cwm so this lets me skip that part
One thing though, you might want to either put this in your guide, or alternatively modify the app, but that Odin you have is version 1.7.. which has given me trouble (Windows 7, 32bit) in the past. Odin 1.82 works fine so just as a tip for people who might have problems getting odin to work
Aside from that this is a great idea!
akselic said:
One thing though, you might want to either put this in your guide, or alternatively modify the app, but that Odin you have is version 1.7.. which has given me trouble (Windows 7, 32bit) in the past. Odin 1.82 works fine so just as a tip for people who might have problems getting odin to work
Aside from that this is a great idea!
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Hmm.. strange, Im on 1.7 Windows 7 32bit and I have not seen any issues.
What sort of issues have you had??
TrOjAn
TrOjAnUK said:
Hmm.. strange, Im on 1.7 Windows 7 32bit and I have not seen any issues.
What sort of issues have you had??
TrOjAn
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odin either not connecting or just standing there doing nothing, never found out why but after using 1.82 its worked fine so I never felt like going back
and your files work with the standard odin anyway so it's not a big deal
akselic said:
odin either not connecting or just standing there doing nothing, never found out why but after using 1.82 its worked fine so I never felt like going back
and your files work with the standard odin anyway so it's not a big deal
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Yes I have has similar like that happen as it goes, re installing the drivers normally fixed it
Anyway, glad you like it.. hopefully more will find the benifits of EZBase
TrOjAn
For the record, rooting causes a violation of the garantuee policy of Samsung. Furthermore there is a possibility of demaging the Android-system(bricking). This has not happend as far as I know, but it should be mentioned. As advanced user it is usually always possible to recover the system, but still, just to let you know.
So whoever takes the risk, takes the responsibility
Advice: Use a PC without any drivers or software from other Android devices, this may causes conflicts with the drivers in the ADB.
Rooting
Rooting via Recovery mode(SD card)
Note: This instructions is written for the stock recovery. It has been reported that custom recoverys are causing problems during rooting. If you use a custom recovery which causes problems, please flash the stock recovery via ODIN first(scroll down to Other). Than apply the rooting
1. Download this Zip-file copy this into the internal SD card.
2. While switched off, keep the following buttons pressed. Release the power-button once the Samsung Galaxy W(I8150) is switched on.
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
As soon as you see the Android with the box, release the Home- and Volume Up-button.
After you hit the menu-button shown on the last image, the screen will gray out, you will have to wait until the recovery menu appears.
3. Navigate with the volume up and down to apply sdcard:update.zip in Recovery Menu. To confirm your selection use the home-button.
4. Choose (with volume buttons) the update.zip file on your internal sd card and confirm again with Home-button. You will have to wait 5 seconds.
5. Now choose reboot system now and confirm with home button.
Now you device should be rooted.
The original thread
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Rooting with the manual method
Note: It has been reported that this method no longer work for firmwares later than LA2.
1.a On the Mobile: Got to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> and checkmark USB debugging.
1.b Auf dem Handy: Geht auf Settings -> Applications -> and checkmark Unknown sources.
2.Connect the device to your PC(USB) and wait until all the drivers have been successfully installed .
3. Download and install the Android SDK.
4. Download thisZip-File and extract all the files into the folder platform-tools, which should be located by default at C:\program files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools.
5. Run CMD(prompt) (as Administrator) (and change the direction on: C:\program files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools.
To do so you will have to enter following command in the prompt:
Code:
chdir C:\program files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
(Every line/row has to be confirmed with the ENTER-Key to get to the following line)6. Now enter following code in the prompt:
Code:
adb push zergRush_samsung_w /data/local/
adb shell
(Every line/row has to be confirmed with the ENTER-Key to get to the following line)7. You should be now in the ADB Shell, now enter following code:
INFO: The $-sign in the prompt is to indicate that you are in the ADB-shell
Code:
chmod 755 /data/local/zergRush_samsung_w
/data/local/zergRush_samsung_w
Now you will have to wait 3-4 minutes. If this step was successful the following last two lines will appear:
[+] Rush did it ! It's a GG, man !
[+] Killing ADB and restarting as root..enjoy!
8. Now you should be out of the ADB-shell(no $-sign) Now you will have to enter the following code in the prompt:
Code:
adb remount
adb push Superuser.apk /system/app/
adb push su /system/bin/
adb shell
After the last entry you will get back into the ADB-shell($-sign).9. In the ADB-shell you will have to enter:
Code:
chmod 644 /system/app/Superuser.apk
chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
reboot
INFO: 4755 stands for read and write permissions, so this is not a tipping error!
After the restart you Samsung Galaxy W should be rooted.10. You may have to update Superuser via the Android market ->Menu-Button->My Apps Superuser -> update.
Have fun with the root access!!!
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Rooting with the auto-method(DoomLord v.3) (for Windowsuser)
Note: It has been reported that this method no longer work for firmwares later than LA2.
1.a On the Mobile: Got to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> and checkmark USB debugging.
1.b On the Mobile: Got to Settings -> Applications -> and checkmark Unknown sources.
2.Connect the device to your PC(USB) and wait until all the drivers have been successfully installed .
3. Download this Zip-File and extract all the files into a random folder.
4. Run the runme.bat-file as Administrator and press any key.
5. Now you will have to wait for 3-6 Minuten. The program will have to process all the necessary steps.
6. If you get the message "ALL DONE!!!" you device should be successfully rooted.
7. You may have to update Superuser via the Android market ->Menu-Button->My Apps Superuser -> update.
Have fun with the root access!!!
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Unrooting
Unrooting via Recovery mode(SD card)
IMPORTANT: Only use this method if you have used the rooting method via Recovery mode !!!
I personally haven't tested it yet, so it is not confirmed by my person.
1. Download this Zip-file copy this into the internal SD card.
2. While switched off, keep the following buttons pressed. Release the power-button once the Samsung Galaxy W(I8150) is switched on.
As soon as you see the Android with the box, release the Home- and Volume Up-button.
After you hit the menu-button shown on the last image, the screen will gray out, you will have to wait until the recovery menu appears.
3. Navigate with the volume up and down to apply sdcard:update.zip in Recovery Menu. To confirm your selection use the home-button.
4. Choose (with volume buttons) the unroot.zip file on your internal sd card and confirm again with Home-button. You will have to wait 5 seconds.
5. Now choose reboot system now and confirm with home button.
Now you device should be now unrooted.
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Automated unrooting DoomLord(for Windowsuser)
IMPORTANT: Only use this method if you have used the automated rooting method of DoomLord !!!
I personally haven't tested it yet, so it is not confirmed by my person.
1.a On the Mobile: Got to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> and checkmark USB debugging.
1.b On the Mobile: Got to Settings -> Applications -> and checkmark Unknown sources.
2.Connect the device to your PC(USB) and wait until all the drivers have been successfully installed .
3. Download and install this Zip-file and extract all the files into a random folder.
4. Run the runme-UNROOT.bat-file as Administrator and press any key.
5. Now you will have to wait for 3-6 Minuten. The program will have to process all the necessary steps.
6. If you get the message "ALL DONE!!!" you device should be successfully unrooted.
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Credits
Thanks to
qzem who helped me unrooting my device and wrote the instruction of most of the manual rooting method :thumbup:
DoomLord
team Revolutionary
Ch4lky
mirred
KeksKlip
Please let me know whom else I should add!
I have only written the instructions!
good day, i rooted my phone using doomlord's automated root and it was successful, but i updated it yesterday and it was unrooted. i tried using doomlord's rooting method but to no avail? help?
mike_kenji said:
good day, i rooted my phone using doomlord's automated root and it was successful, but i updated it yesterday and it was unrooted. i tried using doomlord's rooting method but to no avail? help?
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Can you let us know which version you are using ? Settings->About phone->Build number
As far as I know there is a build version, I don't know which it was, which is not rootable with Doomlord.
EDIT: Rooting via Recovery works.
BTW: Have you tried the manual method ?
greets
THE-E
The provided instruction does not work on LA2 firmware. You still can get root from Recovery-Mode using update.zip with busybox, su and etc.
The root instruction is almost the same as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253707.
I have used attahed files to get root. Thanks Dronson from 4pda for the provided files.
mirred said:
The root instruction is almost the same as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253707.
I have used attahed files to get root. Thanks Dronson from 4pda for the provided files.
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thanks for this! i already rooted my phone.
mirred said:
The root instruction is almost the same as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253707.
I have used attahed files to get root. Thanks Dronson from 4pda for the provided files.
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Hi, thanks for this!!
Just to be clear, can this method be used with Custom RZRecovery, or only with Stock Recovery?
Also, has anyone tried the Root tool contained in the RZRecovery Plugins package:
http://rzdroid.com/ftp/recovery/gingerbread/plugins/RZR-plugins-bundle-update.zip
PLUGINS
This bundle contains 4 plugins:
Disable/enable Dalvik bytecode verification in Android
Disable OTA downloads in Android
Fix Permissions
Root the installed ROM
After installing this update, there will be a new menu in Extras called Plugins.
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I tested the Rooting via Recovery and it works like a charm. I managed to root the latest firmware (XXLA2) that was unrootable with Doomlord or manual method.
fender90 said:
I tested the Rooting via Recovery and it works like a charm. I managed to root the latest firmware (XXLA2) that was unrootable with Doomlord or manual method.
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Hi fender.....
were you answering my question, just above, about rooting with the RZRecovery, or did you use the Stock Samsung Recovery?
Thanx in Advance
irishpancake said:
Hi fender.....
were you answering my question, just above, about rooting with the RZRecovery, or did you use the Stock Samsung Recovery?
Thanx in Advance
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I rooted using Stock Samsung Recovery, and I'm sure RZRecovery could do the same
This root can use on XME 2.3.6 ?
iCyberWorld said:
This root can use on XME 2.3.6 ?
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AFAIK, XME 2.3.6 can be rooted ONLY via Recovery Mode, thus use that method
I rooted my HH about 10 hours ago using that method
mike_kenji said:
good day, i rooted my phone using doomlord's automated root and it was successful, but i updated it yesterday and it was unrooted. i tried using doomlord's rooting method but to no avail? help?
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Try this link, it helped me: www.unlockroot.com/unlockroot.php
good luck! hubie53
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mirred said:
The provided instruction does not work on LA2 firmware. You still can get root from Recovery-Mode using update.zip with busybox, su and etc.
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This works in most cases: www.unlockroot.com/unlockroot.php
mike_kenji said:
good day, i rooted my phone using doomlord's automated root and it was successful, but i updated it yesterday and it was unrooted. i tried using doomlord's rooting method but to no avail? help?
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Try this link: www.unlockroot.com/unlockroot.php
It worked for me even on the 2.3.6 version LA2!
hubie53
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mirred said:
The provided instruction does not work on LA2 firmware. You still can get root from Recovery-Mode using update.zip with busybox, su and etc.
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Try this link: www.unlockroot.com/unlockroot.php
It worked for me even on the 2.3.6 version LA2!
hubie53
My SGW comes with 2.3.5. Will the above rooting work ?
Also, which method out of the 2 is the best to use, for flashing future ROMs and kernels etc.
How to update from 2.3.5 to 2.3.6 ?
Ibn Saeed said:
My SGW comes with 2.3.5. Will the above rooting work ?
Also, which method out of the 2 is the best to use, for flashing future ROMs and kernels etc.
How to update from 2.3.5 to 2.3.6 ?
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First do the Update via Over The Air(search for it) or Samsung Kies.
After successfully updating use the first method rooting via recovery. This works for now and could work in future.
greets
THE-E
THE-E said:
First do the Update via Over The Air(search for it) or Samsung Kies.
After successfully updating use the first method rooting via recovery. This works for now and could work in future.
greets
THE-E
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Just installed Kies.
Someone recommended that i use Odin instead of Kies for upgrading from 2.3.5 to 2.3.6 ?
Would there be a problem if i upgrade my stock 2.3.5 to 2.3.6 via Kies instead of Odin for rooting and then flashing of future roms ?
i just bought Galaxy W with 2.3.6 already installed. ive tried many ways to root this device but no luck (
cupez80 said:
i just bought Galaxy W with 2.3.6 already installed. ive tried many ways to root this device but no luck (
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Damn it! I pressed the thank you button instood of the quote-button. Thanks for the report anyway ;-D
Have you tried the recovery method ? And please explain where you had dificulties.
Which firmware are you using ?
greets
THE-E
ive tried recovery method but still no root access (no problem when doing recovery method / success ).
Baseband=I8150DXKL1
Kernel=I8150DXLA2
NOTE:
There is a possibility of damaging the Android-system (bricking)
Flashing causes a violation on the warranty policy of Samsung
I will not be responsible if you brick your phone
Sorry for my bad English
Good luck
1. Download and install driver for Samsung Galaxy W from HERE
2. Enable USB Debugging in Setting-Application-Development
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
3. Connect your phone to PC to make sure that the cable is working
4. Disconnect and unplug your phone
5. Download Odin 4.43 & Ancora.ops & recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-ancora.tar.md5
Odin
Ancora.ops
recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-ancora.tar.md5
6. Open Odin
- Click on the OPS Button and select the Ancora.ops file
- Mark the options: One Package, Protect OPS, Auto Reboot
- Unmark the option: Reset Time (Sec)
- Then load the md5 (recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-ancora.tar.md5) file with the One Package Button
- Put your phone into download mode (turn off your phone first, then hold Volume Down + Home + Power Button for a while, release the power button when you see 'Samsung' and continue pressing the other two buttons)
- Phone will show some screen, continue, then plug in your phone through USB cable (it may look for the latest driver through Windows Update so please enable your computer's Internet connection if possible)
7. Wait for a few minutes (it will reboot by itself after it is done, so, do not panic and do not press anything until the home screen appears)
8. Done
ATTENTION: If you want to flash CWM5, just change the ancora.tar.md5 for CWM6 to the one for CWM5 (download from here ), all the remaining steps will be the same
hi @MyDeSTiNaTe
I think this thread needs Frequently Asked Questions.. (FAQ)
1. Does it needs root?
2.etc..
and better you ask forum moderator (you know juzz -Justin-) to make this thread as a sticky thread
and screenshot
this thread is important isn't it?
IvanKurnia said:
hi @MyDeSTiNaTe
I think this thread needs Frequently Asked Questions.. (FAQ)
1. Does it needs root?
2.etc..
and better you ask forum moderator (you know juzz -Justin-) to make this thread as a sticky thread
and screenshot
this thread is important isn't it?
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Hey dude, really glad to hear from you, I am quite busy for my studies recently, and my English is pretty limited to write a complete FAQ, do you mind to write the FAQ for me when you are free? Just edit it in your previous post. Thanks in advance dude, really hope you can help in it, take care.
UPDATE: I had added some screenshots
More info
- I rooted my mobile but why we want to flash CWM6 ?!
- I reviewed most of forum but can't understand how to take backup from my original ROM or Firmware ?!
A lot misunderstand these stuff and short names like recovery please anybody descibe it or send us the description meaning detailed.
Thanks for your helpful supports.
jazmy said:
- I rooted my mobile but why we want to flash CWM6 ?!
- I reviewed most of forum but can't understand how to take backup from my original ROM or Firmware ?!
A lot misunderstand these stuff and short names like recovery please anybody descibe it or send us the description meaning detailed.
Thanks for your helpful supports.
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CWM is for flashing custom ROMs
wow cool.
but how to take a backup from my original ROM or Firmware ?!
@JAZMY
reboot to CWM.. turn off, then turn on by pressing vol up + home + power.. you will see SAMSUNG logo, you can release those buttons..
then use:
- home button : to select
- vol up : up
- vol down : down
- power button : go back
before backup, you can select your backup format, tar or dup.. with tar, you'll get the files larger, but there's only 11 files there.. and faster for copying to pc.. for dup, smaller backup (but if you want to do many backups, if just one backup, of course larger).. but hundreds of folders and files, and of course slower for copying to pc
how to select:
- backup & restore ~> choose backup format ~> tar or dup
then go to:
- backup & restore ~> backup or backup to external sd card..
- wait for progress
- back, reboot system now
if you want to move your backup to your pc, just take the "clockworkmod" folder in sdcard or external sd to your pc.. rar or zip it recommended due file safety, but do not compress to high, better do not compress (compress level = store)..
THIS THREAD IS JUST FOR ASKING ABOUT FLASHING CWM WITH ODIN, NOT ABOUT BACKUP OR ETC..
THIS IS AN OFF TOPIC POST.. WANT TO ASKING, MAKE A NEW THREAD ON GENERAL SECTION, OR ASK IN ASKING THREAD..
SORRY @MYDESTINATE
I HOPE THIS IS THE LAST OFF TOPIC POST
@JAZMY I HAVE ANSWER YOUR QUESTION.. BETTER DON'T REPLY
I already have CWM 5.5 in my phone, So If I want to upgrade into CWM 6, How ?
Same steps which I use to CWM 5.5 via Odin ?
go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846449
IvanKurnia said:
and better you ask forum moderator (you know juzz -Justin-) to make this thread as a sticky thread
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Correction, Galaxy W Forum moderator has been replaced, it is now being handled by Jotha, Juzz has been promoted to a senior moderator, and this thread do deserve a sticky
How about flashing using adb?
Sent from my Modded Stock DXLA2 (Didn't have the mood to update)
it posted before the forum moderator changed hahaha
IvanKurnia said:
it posted before the forum moderator changed hahaha
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thank you
MyDeSTiNaTe said:
NOTE:
There is a possibility of damaging the Android-system (bricking)
Flashing causes a violation on the warranty policy of Samsung
I will not be responsible if you brick your phone
Sorry for my bad English
Good luck
1. Download and install driver for Samsung Galaxy W from HERE
2. Enable USB Debugging in Setting-Application-Development
3. Connect your phone to PC to make sure that the cable is working
4. Disconnect and unplug your phone
5. Download Odin 4.43 & Ancora.ops & recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-ancora.tar.md5
Odin
Ancora.ops
recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-ancora.tar.md5
6. Open Odin
- Click on the OPS Button and select the Ancora.ops file
- Mark the options: One Package, Protect OPS, Auto Reboot
- Unmark the option: Reset Time (Sec)
- Then load the md5 (recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-ancora.tar.md5) file with the One Package Button
- Put your phone into download mode (turn off your phone first, then hold Volume Down + Home + Power Button for a while, release the power button when you see 'Samsung' and continue pressing the other two buttons)
- Phone will show some screen, continue, then plug in your phone through USB cable (it may look for the latest driver through Windows Update so please enable your computer's Internet connection if possible)
7. Wait for a few minutes (it will reboot by itself after it is done, so, do not panic and do not press anything until the home screen appears)
8. Done
ATTENTION: If you want to flash CWM5, just change the ancora.tar.md5 for CWM6 to the one for CWM5 (download from here ), all the remaining steps will be the same
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how long do i have to wait??
i've been waitig for 8 minutes..
nothing happen..is it normal??
apaini said:
how long do i have to wait??
i've been waitig for 8 minutes..
nothing happen..is it normal??
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Did you tick auto reboot?
ROOT REQUIRED!..
root not required
Hi! I have successfully flashed CWM 6.0.1.2 on my device but recently I found out that CWM has updated to 6.0.3.0. Is it safe for me to update my CWM to the latest version using this steps? If I messed up can I just downgrade to 6.0.1.2 by just following your instructions? Im a super noob please help me..
Via terminal emulator is the easiest way. Just download an adb version on cwm thread, extract it with root explorer and follow this step: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924846 :thumbup:
Sent from my GT-I8150 using xda premium
eryzerz said:
Via terminal emulator is the easiest way. Just download an adb version on cwm thread, extract it with root explorer and follow this step: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924846 :thumbup:
Sent from my GT-I8150 using xda premium
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Thanks! gotta try this now
It's my thread..
INTRODUCING THE SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE2 TOOLKIT
GSM (GT-N7100) and LTE (GT-N7105) SUPPORTED. THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956
AUSTRALIAN GSM (GT-N7100T) and LTE (GT-N7105T) SUPPORTED. USE GSM THREAD
SPRINT (SPH-L900) SUPPORTED. THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957155
TMOBILE (SGH-T889) SUPPORTED. THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957720
MOBILICITY, VIDEOTRON, WIND [SGH-T889V] SUPPORTED. NO THREAD YET. USE TMOBILE THREAD
AT&T (SGH-L317) SUPPORTED. THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052779
BELL, ROGERS, SASKTEL, TELUS [SGH-I317M] SUPPORTED. NO THREAD YET. USE AT&T THREAD
VERIZON ([SCH-I605]) SUPPORTED. THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052788
US CELLULAR (SCH-R950) SUPPORTED. NO THREAD YET. USE ANY
KOREAN SK TELECOM [SHV-E250S] SUPPORTED. NO THREAD YET. USE ANY
NOTE: If you want a new build added to the Toolkit then download and install, Type 'A' in the Model Selection screen and follow the instructions.
HOW TO VIDEOS ARE ON POST#4 (THANKS TO WWJOSHDEW) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A LOOK AT THEM AS A VIDEO IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
FUNCTIONS OF SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE2 TOOLKIT V4.1.0 [9TH APRIL 2013]
Install drivers automatically
Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
Backup your /data/media (virtual SD Card) to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
Root any public build (different options)
Root with Superuser (ChainsDD) or SuperSU (Chainfire) via CWM (works on ANY build)
[*]Root+busybox+rename recovery restore files via Custom Recovery
[*]Unroot (delete root files and busybox)
[*]Many root/unroot options including adb, recovery and sideload via custom recovery
[*]Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC
[*]Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC
[*]Auto Update ToolKit to latest push version on startup (donator feature)
[*]Dump selected Phone Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC
[*]Install BusyBox binary on phone
[*]Flash Stock Recovery
[*]Flash CWM Recovery (thanks to Clockworkmod Team) or TWRP Recovery (thanks to Team Win)
[*]Rename Recovery Restore files if present
[*]Flash Insecure Boot Image for adb mode
[*]Flash Stock Boot Image back to your phone
[*]Create tar file to flash via Odin (from upto 10 image files) with 1-click process
[*]Download, Extract and Flash Stock Rom (full DETAILED steps) ESSENTIAL FOR WARRANTY RETURNS
[*]Rip cache.img to zip file in CWM format for editing and flashing (thanks to Adam Lange)
[*]Install a single apk or multiple apk's to your phone (being worked on)
[*]Push Files from your PC to your phone
[*]Pull Files from your phone to your PC
[*]Set Files Permissions on your phone
[*]Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
[*]Dump BugReport to your PC (if installed)
[*]Help, Information Screen for various tasks
[*]Mods Section to Modify your phone (being worked on)
[*]Reboot Phone options in adb mode
[*]Change background, text colour in ToolKit
[*]Device Information screen which pulls info directly from device
[*]Activate Professional features from within the ToolKit
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Mod edit: Download link removed
MD5 Sum for V4.1.0: 37360aabdf3869aad55d12dd2c2b0b07
NOTE: As the ToolKit.exe and ModsSection.exe files are not Digitally Signed with a Microsoft Certificate they 'may' get picked up as potentially harmful by Antivirus Programs and deleted on first run. If this happens restore the file and exclude it from future scans to use it. This seems to happen mostly on AVG Free and Norton which is why I switched to BitDefender which is much better.
IMPORTANT: ONLY FLASH ROMS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR YOUR PHONES MODEL NUMBER AS FLASHING AN INCORRECT ROM CAN SOFT BRICK YOUR DEVICE!
Credits: ChainsDD for Superuser, Chainfire for SuperSU, Chenglu for modded cwm.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FREE (PUBLIC) AND DONATE (PROFESSIONAL) VERSIONS?
THE FREE PUBLIC VERSION OF THE TOOLKIT INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLY NEED TO MANIPULATE YOUR PHONE. NOTHING IS RESTRICTED. ACTIVATING THE DONATE VERSION WILL ADD THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR UPDATES VIA THE TOOLKIT AND HAVE THEM PUSHED TO YOUR PC RIGHT AWAY AS SOON AS THEY ARE UPLOADED TO MY SERVER WITHOUT NEEDING TO DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE TOOLKIT EVERY TIME. THIS ALSO MEANS SMALLER UPDATES CAN BE SENT OUT MORE FREQUENTLY SUCH AS ADDING A SINGLE FUNCTION, FIXING A BUG OR ADDING COMPATIBILITY FOR A SINGLE VARIANT OR CARRIER SO DONATOR VERSIONS WILL BE UPDATED SOONER. IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO, OR DO NOT WANT THE AUTO UPDATE FEATURE THEN ALL UPDATES WILL BE COMPILED AND RELEASED TO THE XDA COMMUNITY AS A FULL DOWNLOAD VERSION AS SOON AS TIME ALLOWS AND THERE ARE ENOUGH UPDATES TO WARRANT IT. DONATORS WILL ALSO HAVE THE QUICK PICKS AND EXTRAS SECTIONS UNLOCKED AND THE 'NAG' SCREEN ON EXIT WILL BE DISABLED. NEW DONATOR FEATURES WILL ALSO BE ADDED TO THE TOOLKIT IN THE FUTURE.
AUTO REPLY LINKS FOR PAYPAL AND GOOGLE CHECKOUT TO GET A CODE INSTANTLY CAN BE FOUND AT http://goo.gl/nyGqv
AUTO UPDATES ARE BY FAR THE EASIEST WAY TO KEEP THE TOOLKITS UP TO DATE AS I HAVE LOTS OF OTHER TOOLKITS TO LOOK AFTER. IF ANYONE HAS ANY VIEWS ON THIS PLEASE PM ME OR CONTACT ME AT [email protected]. PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR VIEWS IN THIS THREAD AS I WANT TO KEEP IT CLEAN FOR USER SUPPORT.
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PLEASE READ THE *FAQ* IN POST#2 BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS
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1. INSTALLING GALAXY NOTE2 DRIVERS
The first thing you need to do is to install the drivers. These are needed so that you can communicate with the phone via the PC and perform the tasks that the ToolKit offers.
NOTE: If you have Kies installed then it is advisable to uninstall it first to avoid conflicts.
a. Make sure your phone is booted into Android and the USB cable is unplugged.
b. Select Option 1 in the ToolKit to install the Samsung USB Driver pack. This should install all the neccessary drivers you need.
C. While the drivers are installing make sure that USB Debugging is enabled on your phone via the Settings, Developer options Screen.
d. After the drivers have been installed connect the USB cable and the PC should detect the phone and install the correct drivers. This will also happen when you enter Download Mode and Recovery Mode for the first time.
e. If you want to check the drivers then go to your Control Panel on your PC and open the Device Manager. With the USB cable connected you should see a device listed as 'Samsung Android Phone' or something similar and a driver attached to it.
NOTE: If you are having trouble with your device being detected or the drivers installing correctly then you could try rebooting your phone, using a different usb port and making sure no other drivers are installed on your pc.
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2. USING MSKIPS' SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE2 TOOLKIT
a. Download the Samsung Galaxy Note2 ToolKit package and run to install the ToolKit to your PC. The installation will also create a Shortcut on your desktop for easy access. You have the option to include or exclude the drivers files at installation so if you already have your drivers set up and are just updating the ToolKit then you can untick the drivers if you wish.
b. Once the ToolKit is installed make sure your phone is booted and plugged in via USB cable and double click on the shortcut on your desktop to run it.
c. You will be asked if you want to check for an Update. If you type 'yes' this will download and check the latest version numbers against the versions in the ToolKit. If there is an update available then you will have the option to download and install it (professional feature).
d. You will now be presented with a Model Selection Screen to choose the Model/Build that you are currently on. Type the number that corresponds to your desired selection. For example type '12' for INTERNATIONAL GSM MODEL [GT-N7100] 4.1.1 [Build ALJ1-ALJ3]. If you cannot find the build your device is using then type 'h' to select the HELP option to get more info.
NOTE: If you have a new build that isnt covered by the Toolkit you can also type 'a' in the Model Selection screen to see instructions on how to pull your stock image and send it to [email protected] so support can be added.
e. The Toolkit will now locate and download the boot image pack for your chosen Model. This is a new feature so the Toolkit is not limited to how many Models can be added and it cuts down ALOT on the download size. After the zip file has finished downloading it will be extracted to the correct folders and the files checked to make sure everything is ok.
f. When you enter the Main Menu you will see 'Adb Mode' at the top. If you have installed your drivers correctly then you will see your devices serial number under the text with 'device' next to it. If you see this then your device is connected and you can carry on.
NOTE: If you haven't installed the drivers and don't see a serial number at the top then this is the FIRST thing you want to do so the Toolkit can operate properly.
g. Each option in the ToolKit has full information on what it is and how to use it.
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3. FLASHING A ROM, RADIO OR KERNEL VIA CWM RECOVERY
a. Download your chosen Rom, Radio or Kernel from the Development Forum, then make sure your phone is booted up as normal and connect your usb cable so it goes into MTP Mode. Copy the .zip file (DO NOT UNZIP IT FIRST) to the 'Internal Storage' part on your phone. Do not copy it to a Sub Directory as it will be harder to find when flashing it.
b. Enter CWM Recovery (shut down the phone then hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME UP' buttons and press the 'POWER' button for about 5 seconds).
c. Select 'Install zip from sdcard' and select 'choose zip from sdcard' if the file is on Internal Memory.
d. Scroll to your zip file and select. Then select 'Yes' in the list to start flashing.
e. When flashing is finished press the BACK Button to go back until you get to the Main Menu and then select 'reboot system now' to reboot your phone into Android.
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4. FLASHING A ROM, RADIO OR KERNEL VIA DOWNLOAD MODE USING ODIN
Odin can be used to flash image files or parts of your phone. You can flash something as simple as a boot image or a complete system. Everything is packed in a tar or tar.md5 file on your PC and flashed via Odin which is a Windows OS program.
a. Make sure you have your tar file stored on your PC.
b. Reboot your phone to Download Mode [shut down your phone, then hold down the Home + Volume DOWN Buttons and press the Power Button for about 2 seconds until a Warning screen appears. Press Volume UP to continue to Download Mode.
c. Connect your phone via usb and the first box at the top under ID:COM should turn blue and have some text in it. If you are using Download Mode on your phone for the first time then you will notice drivers being installed to use it.
d. The site or page you downloaded the file from will usually give you instructions to set Odin but if not you want to load boot/recovery/system files to the PDA location and have 'Auto Reboot' and 'F.Reset Time' ticked and nothing else.
e. Click on 'Start' to start the flash. You can see what is happening in the text box in the lower left.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
How to get into Recovery Mode
1. Unplug the USB cable.
2. Shut down the phone.
3. Hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME UP' buttons and press the 'POWER' button for about 5 seconds to enter Recovery Mode.
How to get into Download Mode (For Odin)
1. Unplug the USB cable.
2. Shut down the phone.
3. Hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME DOWN' buttons and press the 'POWER' button for about 2 seconds until a WARNING! Screen appears. Press the 'VOLUME UP' button to enter Download Mode.
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ChangeLog
ToolKit v4.1.0 (9th April 2013)
+Updated complete Toolkit structure for easier support and faster updates
+Added GT-N7100T and GT-N7105T models to the support list
+Added 4.1.2 support for many models. See screenshot for full list
+Updated CWM and TWRP Recovery to the latest model specific version
+Added TWRP NAND backup/restore procedure to backups section
+Updated SuperSU Root procedure to V1.25
+Updated Samsung usb drivers to 1.5.18.0
+Added more error detection and updated many parts of the Toolkit procedures
+Added Activation option and support procedure for new builds to Model Screen
+Updated Stock firmware download section with new Samsung images
+Adb server is now shut down if you exit from Model Selection screen
+Added more error control Toolkit processes
+Updated mods section
ToolKit v3.0.0 (18th December 2012)
+Rewrote soo many parts its hard to list them all
+Changed the Model Selection screen
+Split up images for all supported models to make them easier to distinguish
+Added support for Verizon, GT-N7105 (lte), AT&T and Korean SK Telecom
+Added new options to Root/Unroot Screen
+Added root+busybox+rename recovery restore files via Custom Recovery
+Added Root/Unroot via Sideload feature in Recovery
+Updated CWM Recovery to 6.0.1.9
+Updated TWRP Recovery to 2.3.2.3 for all available Models
+Updated SuperSU to 0.99
+Added Device Information Screen
+Added instant reply donate link to Toolkit
+Soo many more behind the scene changes
ToolKit v2.0.0 (27th October 2012)
+Added FULL support for Sprint (SPH-L900)
+Added FULL support for TMobile (SGH-T889)
+Added FULL support for US Cellular (SCH-R950)
+Updated SuperSU Root zip file to V0.96
+Updated CWM Recovery to V6.0.1.5
+Added TWRP Recovery V2.3.1.1
+Added option on all Root procedures to root with Superuser (ChainsDD) or SuperSU (Chainfire)
+Added option in ALLINONE Root routine to flash cwm or twrp Recovery
+Improved Root procedure on all builds
+Made some edits for Toolkit stability
+More tweaks
ToolKit v1.0 (7th Oct 2012)
+First version of Samsung Galaxy Note2 ToolKit released
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*DISCLAIMER*
I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by any procedures within this guide. No warranties of any kind are given.
**FAQ**
Q. What is ADB Shell?
Adb shell is a linux command line tool (because android is based on linux) used to send commands to your android device. For S-ON devices, this is crucial for modifying files in the /system partition (where the rom sits) as you cannot modify anything in /system when the rom is running without S-OFF (e.g removing system apps).
From Google:
Android Debug Bridge (adb) is a versatile tool lets you manage the state of an emulator instance or Android-powered device. It is a client-server program that includes three components:
A client, which runs on your development machine. You can invoke a client from a shell by issuing an adb command. Other Android tools such as the ADT plugin and DDMS also create adb clients.
A server, which runs as a background process on your development machine. The server manages communication between the client and the adb daemon running on an emulator or device.
A daemon, which runs as a background process on each emulator or device instance.
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Q. I flashed CWM but each time I reboot the Stock Recovery is back
There is an auto recovery restore system on Android that will reflash the Stock Recovery if you flash CWM on a Stock Rom.
Use Root Explorer to Mount the system folder as R/W (or use a free app from the Market). Delete the file recovery-from-boot.p from /system. Now when you flash CWM Recovery it will NOT be overwritten after a reboot. You can also use the Toolkit to rename the files if you wish.
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Q. What is the difference between Nandroid and Titanium backup?
A NANDROID will backup the whole system including boot, system, data and recovery partitions so you can restore a complete rom and all data and settings.
Essentially Titanium Backup is used to backup apps and associated user data. These could be restored AFTER a full wipe and a new Rom had been flashed on your phone.
The other option now which google added into the new adb command list is the adb backup which is in the ToolKit and can do the same job as Titanium Backup but will store the data on your PC rather than on the phone (where it takes up space and could be deleted).
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Q. When would i perform a nandroid vs a titanium backup?
You would perform a nandroid backup to back up your entire system including boot image and data and system partitions so you can restore your entire system back to that particular point in the future.
You would use Titanium Backup mainly to back up your installed apps and settings so they could be reinstalled easily and quickly on any future roms. You can also choose individual apps to backup or restore on Titanium Backup whereas if you restore your boot partition via CWM Recovery you are stuck with the whole lot.
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Q. When I try to open the ToolKit I get a box pop up for a split second and then it goes away. My AntiVirus program says the file may be harmful.
The exe files I compiled are not digitally signed with a Microsoft certificate (as they cost money) so certain AntiVirus programs (mainly Norton and AVG Free) will pick it up as potentially harmful when it is not. They pick up ANY file that doesnt contain a purchased Microsoft certificate in the same way. Restore the deleted file and exclude it from further scans and it will be fine.
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Q. I have Windows 8 and cannot install the drivers
How to Disable Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows 8:
From the Metro Start Screen, open Settings (move your mouse to the bottom-right-corner of the screen and wait for the pop-out bar to appear, then click the Gear icon).
Click ‘More PC Settings’.
Click ‘General’.
Scroll down, and click ‘Restart now’ under ‘Advanced startup’.
Wait a bit.
Click ‘Troubleshoot’.
Click ‘Advanced Options’
Click ‘Windows Startup Settings’
Click Restart.
When your computer restarts, select ‘Disable driver signature enforcement‘ from the list. You can now load your modified driver. Reboot again once the driver is installed and all will be well.
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Q. I flashed the Stock Firmware Image. Odin flashes the file successfully and the phone reboots but it stays stuck on the samsung logo
If the firmware tar file does not include a userdata image (which most Samsung firmware do not) then your userdata partition will be left from your previous setup. If this is incompatible with the new firmware because of build or something else then your system will freeze on boot up.
This is easily fixable by holding the Volume UP, Home and Power buttons all at the same time for about 10 seconds until the device reboots to the Stock Recovery screen. Use the Volume Down button to scroll down to 'wipe data/factory reset' and press the Home button to select it. Go down to yes to confirm and your userdata partition will be wiped. Your device should now boot fine.
**RESERVED FOR MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS**
Reserved for how to videos on this incredible toolkit!
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwCVKEYxr_z7FBQYT32dbYw_kdSJmSDH2
How To Root
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9zF6x1MURM
How To Flash Stock Recovery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CL5x84Tu_U
How To Manually Boot to Custom (or Stock) Recovery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m6Uugh8ps8&hd=1
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Can i unroot with toolkit?.Many thank for awesome work..:good:
thank you! worked like a charm!!!
simplelife said:
Can i unroot with toolkit?.Many thank for awesome work..:good:
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Yes you can.
Mark.
So does this add to the flash counter?
Tiffany84 said:
So does this add to the flash counter?
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Flashing any custom firmware (boot, recovery) will add to the flash counter but im sure Chainfire will update his Triangle Away app to include the US variants.
Mark.
simplelife said:
Can i unroot with toolkit?.Many thank for awesome work..:good:
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mskip said:
Yes you can.
Mark.
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Just to be certain, I can unroot with this? How? We don't have a stock recovery since there is no stock firmware avail. Can you please clarify? Thanx bud.
GREAT work and thank you for getting this into an easy toolkit form, as many people will be helped out by this!! I was already rooted, as some others were too, but you created a tool that needs a BIG :good:
teshxx said:
Just to be certain, I can unroot with this? How? We don't have a stock recovery since there is no stock firmware avail. Can you please clarify? Thanx bud.
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Well I keep asking for someone with adb root access to do an adb shell mount and send me the mount points so I can verify the partitions but noone is getting back to me.
If you or anyone else can send me the mount points then please do so asap. The unroot zip file will remove the su and superuser files along with busybox and cwm manager (if present) but it needs the correct system partition value to mount the system and run the script.
Mark.
Is TWRP supported on the TMo Note II?
mskip said:
Flashing any custom firmware (boot, recovery) will add to the flash counter but im sure Chainfire will update his Triangle Away app to include the US variants.
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I will, I just need a stock recovery.img ! If you have it, please pass it to me (this goes for all US variants, btw).
I might get it to work as well if somebody can get me the stock kernel. Root first, then from a root shell:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 of=/data/local/tmp/kernel.img bs=4096
then from normal cmd:
Code:
adb pull /data/local/tmp/kernel.img
And post the kernel.img - should be 8mb
I will also need: Settings -> About device -> Build number
mskip said:
Well I keep asking for someone with adb root access to do an adb shell mount and send me the mount points so I can verify the partitions but noone is getting back to me.
If you or anyone else can send me the mount points then please do so asap. The unroot zip file will remove the su and superuser files along with busybox and cwm manager (if present) but it needs the correct system partition value to mount the system and run the script.
Mark.
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Oh ok. I would, but I haven't rooted mine yet. Still deciding if I want to keep my grey one or exchange it for the white lolol. Hopefully, someone who is already rooted will be kind enough to do it for you.
Thanks for your effort and time.
Chainfire said:
I will, I just need a stock recovery.img ! If you have it, please pass it to me (this goes for all US variants, btw).
I might get it to work as well if somebody can get me the stock kernel. Root first, then from a root shell:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 of=/data/local/tmp/kernel.img bs=4096
then from normal cmd:
Code:
adb pull /data/local/tmp/kernel.img
And post the kernel.img - should be 8mb
I will also need: Settings -> About device -> Build number
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PM sent w/ link for stock T889 kernel.img. build number is the file name. sorry i can't help with stock recovery.img since i already rooted and flashed CWM recovery.
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mskip said:
Well I keep asking for someone with adb root access to do an adb shell mount and send me the mount points so I can verify the partitions but noone is getting back to me.
If you or anyone else can send me the mount points then please do so asap. The unroot zip file will remove the su and superuser files along with busybox and cwm manager (if present) but it needs the correct system partition value to mount the system and run the script.
Mark.
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hey mark, if u wanna post or PM me instructions i'll get u the mount points.
Chainfire said:
I will, I just need a stock recovery.img ! If you have it, please pass it to me (this goes for all US variants, btw).
I might get it to work as well if somebody can get me the stock kernel. Root first, then from a root shell:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 of=/data/local/tmp/kernel.img bs=4096
then from normal cmd:
Code:
adb pull /data/local/tmp/kernel.img
And post the kernel.img - should be 8mb
I will also need: Settings -> About device -> Build number
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So nice to see you here. Thanks for all u do!!
Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk 2
I am getting issues with both TWRP and CWM. With TWRP, the data partition is unable to mount, making a full wipe a no go. With CWM, data partition can mount...but the external sd can't. Anyone else having these issues, or is it something on my end?
LvDisturbed1 said:
I am getting issues with both TWRP and CWM. With TWRP, the data partition is unable to mount, making a full wipe a no go. With CWM, data partition can mount...but the external sd can't. Anyone else having these issues, or is it something on my end?
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I can use my extSD with CWM so it's something on your end. I used the toolkit for the N7100 but same stuff...
Chainfire said:
I will, I just need a stock recovery.img ! If you have it, please pass it to me (this goes for all US variants, btw).
I might get it to work as well if somebody can get me the stock kernel. Root first, then from a root shell:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 of=/data/local/tmp/kernel.img bs=4096
then from normal cmd:
Code:
adb pull /data/local/tmp/kernel.img
And post the kernel.img - should be 8mb
I will also need: Settings -> About device -> Build number
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I just sent you a pm with the stock recovery.img from my device(T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2). My build number is JRO03C.T889UVALJ1. Hopefully this gives you what you need. Thanks again.
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mskip said:
Well I keep asking for someone with adb root access to do an adb shell mount and send me the mount points so I can verify the partitions but noone is getting back to me.
If you or anyone else can send me the mount points then please do so asap. The unroot zip file will remove the su and superuser files along with busybox and cwm manager (if present) but it needs the correct system partition value to mount the system and run the script.
Mark.
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Just sent you a pm with the mount points for the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2. Thanks for this tool. It's incredible.