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[Recovery] Flashable Ones!!! - CWM - TWRP - Stock

Here are the latest CWM and TWRP ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809307) recoveries are all flashable from recovery itself, use these to swap back and forth or just because you are bored...
These were/have been previously posted over in sprint apps section, but I keep seeing people posting questions about need this one or that...so here they are for T-Mo.
Thanks goes to the original developers for these, and for the sharing and caring..
TWRP 2.4.2.0 - http://d-h.st/iMc
TWRP 2.4.1.0 - http://d-h.st/9cL
CWM 6.0.2.3 - http://d-h.st/jbT
CWM Touch 6.0.2.3 - http://d-h.st/8A9
Stock ... http://d-h.st/TzP

I made my own months ago, I have tars in my sig and zips in my DropBox (which I've linked several times). You seem to have taken offense at my questions, when I clearly pointed out I didn't want you to interpret them that way. My questioning was merely a vain attempt to learn something new. Not to tear you down, but for me to become more knowledgeable about a subject from someone who clearly knows more about Android than I do.

So, is it safe to flash these?

I could of used you yesterday. I was literally scouring yesterday looking for a flashable recovery. Ended up using adb and Odin to flash something.. Thx for this post.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

fasteddie5 said:
So, is it safe to flash these?
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the CWM are for your phone. TWRP are for all GS III's...I would not have posted these here if they did not work. :victory:
OP updated with specific T-Mo builds so that md5 checks will alleviate anxieties...

Aerowinder said:
I tested both CWM Touch and TWRP myself this morning (latest versions for both). d2spr recoveries (the ones originally posted) absolutely fail the d2tmo assert check (for any zip that includes it).
As of 2012-02-17, 10:50AM EST:
The CWM Touch link is good (it was edited since my last post). Did not test CWM non-touch. Not sure why anyone would use it.
The TWRP 2.4.1.0 link is bad. This is still the d2spr version. Safe to assume the older versions are as well.
Stock recovery link is also bad.
Do not flash recoveries that are not for the T999.
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The links to the recoveries are fine! The OP is updated with T-Mo provider specific stuff so that MD5/build properties match.
They work just fine. I do have links to sprint ones too. if anyone needs them...

Qverse said:
I agree Aerowinder is very correct ! It still contain the d2spr assert code. cwmtouch-naddict still contains d2spr assert code and will not install on a d2tmo device through recovery. It aborts..
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good catch, wrong source for TWRP..Corrected and in OP
however, CWM Touch is correct as per what aero said in his post
check OP now. Correct TWRP is up! :cyclops:
source for stock recovery is here http://stockroms.net/file/GalaxyS3/SGH-T999/stockrecovery/T-Mobile-SGH-T999-Stock-Recovery.tar Posted from August 2012. source is attached, do what you want with it. :silly:
Choose to use or not, that is your choice.
I posted them here to help others, and hope someone appreciates them .... Good day

I'm not sure how often stock recovery is updated, but that one is probably from UVALEM.
All checksums match, but assert codes still haven't been removed/fixed. So none of these will flash.

Aerowinder said:
I'm not sure how often stock recovery is updated, but that one is probably from UVALEM.
All checksums match, but assert codes still haven't been removed/fixed. So none of these will flash.
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try them now..
All should flash, thanks again

Naddict said:
try them now..
All should flash, thanks again
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Looks good.

Do we just flash, or wipe cache/dalvik first?

fasteddie5 said:
Do we just flash, or wipe cache/dalvik first?
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Just flash. No need for wipes, since this is replacing your recovery, and not touching your ROM.
Sent from the phalanges of my hand to the facet of your cranium.

Tried flashing CM touch, got install aborted.

fasteddie5 said:
Tried flashing CM touch, got install aborted.
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redownload the package

Naddict said:
redownload the package
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OK, I'll try again today. Thanks!

OK, downloaded again, and it failed again. Said, assert failed and some other stuff. I can post everything it says after it fails, if you like.

What device do you have?
If d2tmo, your build.prop has been altered.

Aerowinder said:
What device do you have?
If d2tmo, your build.prop has been altered.
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TMobile Galaxy S3, running Infamous 4.4
Should I restore to stock rooted, and try that way?

It could be the metadata file within the zip. It's still tagged as d2spr. That file isn't needed, and probably isn't even being read. What is the error saying? I just figured it was a status 7.

Yes, I believe it was status 7.

[Q] Can't get LiquidSmooth v2.5 OFFICIAL to load on my Sprint phone

I am trying to get this ROM installed on my Sprint S3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148306. My phone is rooted and I have TWRP 2.5.0.0 installed. When I download the file on my pc and transfer it to my phone, I boot into recovery, wipe the data as recommended (already did a backup), and when I try to install, it says "Failed". I can get some other ROMS to work (Goodness, etc.) but this one I can't. The file name is Liquid-JB-v2.5-OFFICIAL-d2spr.zip. Any ideas as to where to start? I can't post in that ROM thread because I don't have more than 10 posts.
Any help is greatly appreciated!

robertfah said:
I am trying to get this ROM installed on my Sprint S3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148306. My phone is rooted and I have TWRP 2.5.0.0 installed. When I download the file on my pc and transfer it to my phone, I boot into recovery, wipe the data as recommended (already did a backup), and when I try to install, it says "Failed". I can get some other ROMS to work (Goodness, etc.) but this one I can't. The file name is Liquid-JB-v2.5-OFFICIAL-d2spr.zip. Any ideas as to where to start? I can't post in that ROM thread because I don't have more than 10 posts.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Down load it again, sounds like you got a bad one

robertfah said:
I am trying to get this ROM installed on my Sprint S3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148306. My phone is rooted and I have TWRP 2.5.0.0 installed. When I download the file on my pc and transfer it to my phone, I boot into recovery, wipe the data as recommended (already did a backup), and when I try to install, it says "Failed". I can get some other ROMS to work (Goodness, etc.) but this one I can't. The file name is Liquid-JB-v2.5-OFFICIAL-d2spr.zip. Any ideas as to where to start? I can't post in that ROM thread because I don't have more than 10 posts.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
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It's either a bad download like evoer said, but more likely it's the firmware you're on. Starting with v2.5, you need to be on MD4 before you can flash the Rom. It'll fail otherwise.
The best way to get on MD4 is to go over the Freeza's Stock Rooted Rom thread and grab the MD4 Firmware update zip:
MD4 Firmware:
MD4 Firmware/modem/baseband update
MD5: EEEAFDBE59CF9C5B492B1A591EC92D02
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The filename should be: Galaxy-S-fre3-MD4FirmwareModemAIO.zip
Just boot into recovery and flash this zip. Restart your phone and verify in Settings - about phone that the baseband ends with "MD4." Then reboot into recovery and flash LiquidSmooth like normal.
Let me know if you have any more problems.

evoer said:
Down load it again, sounds like you got a bad one
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Yeah, I did that....I even tried to download the latest from GooManager and still got the same results. I'm surprised no one else has said anything, either that or something's jacked on my phone

topherk said:
It's either a bad download like evoer said, but more likely it's the firmware you're on. Starting with v2.5, you need to be on MD4 before you can flash the Rom. It'll fail otherwise.
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I'm thinking this is it....I am dling it now and will let you know. Should I run it right from TWRP (I currently don't have any ROM installed but I can mount my sdcard and access the file that way) or do a restore and then run it?

robertfah said:
I'm thinking this is it....I am dling it now and will let you know. Should I run it right from TWRP (I currently don't have any ROM installed but I can mount my sdcard and access the file that way) or do a restore and then run it?
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Restore any working rom, flash md4, go to settings and verify. Flash liquid...should be golden

atesamc days
topherk and evoer, thanks a BUNCH for helping me with this. That was the problem. As soon as I did a restore, flashed the new MD4, verified it, then flashed liquid, it worked like a charm!
Thanks again! :good:

[Q] How to flash ROM when not recognized by ODIN?

I am trying to flash the SuperNexus 3.0 ROM to my D710 E4GT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2208729
I downloaded the file and tried to open it in the PDA tab of ODIN like I normally would when flashing a device.
There isn't a TAR or MD5 file to open inside of the ZIP file.
I know that I'm missing something and I've searched around but I haven't found anything that points me in the correct direction.
Could somebody point me to what I am missing? Is there a tutorial for installing ROMS from a ZIP that I missed?
Thanks!
-Mike

You're probably the only person I know that doesn't flash using zips lol. Just boot up recovery and install zip. Pretty simple to navigate. This will explain it better http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761666
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 4

FuMMoD said:
You're probably the only person I know that doesn't flash using zips lol. Just boot up recovery and install zip. Pretty simple to navigate. This will explain it better http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761666
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 4
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Thanks for the reply I'll check the page out that you posted.
I am a total noob. I've crept the forums and used Odin to flash a lot.
I guess, I'm surprised by the .zip comment. Not because I know anything about anything (By now this should be obvious) but because when you look at a tutorial on flashing your phone, it always points at using odin.

It's one thing to root your phone with Odin and another to flash a custom Rom. All the custom roms are zip files and in the original post of the threads they tell you exactly the best way to flash the Rom.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 4

FuMMoD said:
It's one thing to root your phone with Odin and another to flash a custom Rom. All the custom roms are zip files and in the original post of the threads they tell you exactly the best way to flash the Rom.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 4
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OK. That makes sense. I'm reading that now in the thread you handed to me.
Thanks again!
I knew the info existed, I needed some help getting to it and wrapping my head around it.
It's refreshing to ask an honest question because I'm over-whelmed and not get flamed out.

Yeah the instructions in that thread are not noob friendly. I hope the sticky can help you out. Use the el26 or el29 kernel packed with clockwork mod available in the kernel repo. You can find it in the Android development forum at the top. Use that kernel and recovery combo to safely flash any rom. Also going to jb you need to do an Odin rooted restore of a stock jb Rom in order to partition everything correctly. You'll be able to find this in Android development too. Sorry I can't provide much links im on my phone at work so it'll take me a bit to link.
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FuMMoD said:
Yeah the instructions in that thread are not noob friendly. I hope the sticky can help you out. Use the el26 or el29 kernel packed with clockwork mod available in the kernel repo. You can find it in the Android development forum at the top. Use that kernel and recovery combo to safely flash any rom. Also going to jb you need to do an Odin rooted restore of a stock jb Rom in order to partition everything correctly. You'll be able to find this in Android development too. Sorry I can't provide much links im on my phone at work so it'll take me a bit to link.
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So I went to the Kernel Download Page and all of the links to el26 with CWM were dead.
I dug around some more and found this:
w w w. rwilco12.com/Files/Devices/Samsung%20Galaxy%20S2%20%28Sprint%29%20%28SPH-D710%29/Tutorials/SPHD710-Root. p h p
[Can't post URL, new user]
I went with Chris41g's EL26 Stock CWM5 Repack
It looked like what I needed to root with recovery so that I could install the SuperNexus ROM.
Now, my phone has been stuck at the Samsung Galaxy S II screen with the yellow triangle for a half an hour.
Did I miss something else?

HighSeraphim said:
So I went to the Kernel Download Page and all of the links to el26 with CWM were dead.
I dug around some more and found this:
w w w. rwilco12.com/Files/Devices/Samsung%20Galaxy%20S2%20%28Sprint%29%20%28SPH-D710%29/Tutorials/SPHD710-Root. p h p
[Can't post URL, new user]
I went with Chris41g's EL26 Stock CWM5 Repack
It looked like what I needed to root with recovery so that I could install the SuperNexus ROM.
Now, my phone has been stuck at the Samsung Galaxy S II screen with the yellow triangle for a half an hour.
Did I miss something else?
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Pull your battery, put it back in, hold the vol up and power until it loads up in recovery. Clean cache, then clean Dalvic cache(in Advanced Menu), Find the zip you want on your sd card install zip. It should boot into your new rom. The CWM repack you used is not the one I would have, but it probably is just the repack kernal and cant boot your phone.

byrdcfmma said:
Pull your battery, put it back in, hold the vol up and power until it loads up in recovery. Clean cache, then clean Dalvic cache(in Advanced Menu), Find the zip you want on your sd card install zip. It should boot into your new rom. The CWM repack you used is not the one I would have, but it probably is just the repack kernal and cant boot your phone.
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Sweet! I'm figuring some things out now!
I actually had GB on the device. I got it from the factory yesterday. Apparently it had a higher OS on it. So I had to go put a GB kernel on it.
I couldn't find the one with CWM but this one has AGAT

HighSeraphim said:
Sweet! I'm figuring some things out now!
I actually had GB on the device. I got it from the factory yesterday. Apparently it had a higher OS on it. So I had to go put a GB kernel on it.
I couldn't find the one with CWM but this one has AGAT
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once you get the phone set up, get Mobile Odin and keep this .tar files on your sd card. If I Mobile Odin back to this .tar then I can get a clean install on any new rom. this is the name of the file you are looking for, we have been requested not to provide direct links
StockCWM-EL26.tar.md5
If you phone boot loops again have thie zip as well. Pull batt, then press vol up and power to get to CWM recovery then clean and flash
EL26_StockCWM.zip
As you will see when you get more experienced, there is more than one way to skin the cat. This is what I do and it works every time.

byrdcfmma said:
once you get the phone set up, get Mobile Odin and keep this .tar files on your sd card. If I Mobile Odin back to this .tar then I can get a clean install on any new rom. this is the name of the file you are looking for, we have been requested not to provide direct links
StockCWM-EL26.tar.md5
If you phone boot loops again have thie zip as well. Pull batt, then press vol up and power to get to CWM recovery then clean and flash
EL26_StockCWM.zip
As you will see when you get more experienced, there is more than one way to skin the cat. This is what I do and it works every time.
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That's great! Thank you!
I picked up the Stock EL26 loads.
To make sure I understand when you say that you can get a clean install on any new rom, you mean that you can install StockCWM-EL26 first and then throw the ROM on and it works right?
Also as a note, I have gotten the SuperNexus ROM running on my machine. I don't have 3G data yet. I'm still working on it. I installed the latest ICS modem and changed the xml file that was suggested. I then updated the permissions on the file to what the other files in the directory had and rebooted. Still nothing... I'm not sure if this is your wheel-house and you've already helped me tremendously! I'm digging around trying to find answers.
(I can't post on the SuperNexus dev forum yet. I'm going to look for a support forum or something to post on.)

HighSeraphim said:
That's great! Thank you!
I picked up the Stock EL26 loads.
To make sure I understand when you say that you can get a clean install on any new rom, you mean that you can install StockCWM-EL26 first and then throw the ROM on and it works right?
Also as a note, I have gotten the SuperNexus ROM running on my machine. I don't have 3G data yet. I'm still working on it. I installed the latest ICS modem and changed the xml file that was suggested. I then updated the permissions on the file to what the other files in the directory had and rebooted. Still nothing... I'm not sure if this is your wheel-house and you've already helped me tremendously! I'm digging around trying to find answers.
(I can't post on the SuperNexus dev forum yet. I'm going to look for a support forum or something to post on.)
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First - Yes, when I want to change roms, I use mobile odin to flash the .tar EL26 CWM kernal. Pull Batt if needed and then Vol up and power to get to CWM. Then I follow the ROM developer's instructions. reboot and almost always get a good clean install.
Second - I use my phone all day for work so I dont mess with the AOSP Roms much. I like them a lot, but I cant have data/connection issues interfere with my lively-hood so I mostly stay on the TW side of things. Cant help you there, sorry...

HighSeraphim said:
That's great! Thank you!
I picked up the Stock EL26 loads.
To make sure I understand when you say that you can get a clean install on any new rom, you mean that you can install StockCWM-EL26 first and then throw the ROM on and it works right?
Also as a note, I have gotten the SuperNexus ROM running on my machine. I don't have 3G data yet. I'm still working on it. I installed the latest ICS modem and changed the xml file that was suggested. I then updated the permissions on the file to what the other files in the directory had and rebooted. Still nothing... I'm not sure if this is your wheel-house and you've already helped me tremendously! I'm digging around trying to find answers.
(I can't post on the SuperNexus dev forum yet. I'm going to look for a support forum or something to post on.)
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In this step for SN, what rom did you get the xml from? "NAVIGATE TO system/etc and look for apns-conf.XML and delete it. Then grab one from another ROM that has working data then paste it into the same directory and fix permissions and reboot".
That might be the issue. You need to make sure that a) you have an ICS modem(FL24) is the latest, and make sure you're not flashing it through mobile Odin, it won't take, and b) you have a working apn-conf.xml file from a rom with working data. Dastin15's Wild For The Night is also 4.2.2, and last I checked, had working data. Might give that a go. Good luck!
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[Q] Rooted but need HELP with ROM & Recovery Plz!

Hi Guys (and Gals),
I'm sooooo tired. I have a couple of Sprint D700 phones that I am trying to customize and I'm stuck. I've been reading forums and Googling for hours over several days and weeks and I just can't seem to get to the next step. FYI, I'm a software developer by trade, so I'm frustrated that I cannot figure this out.
I'm trying this on a guinea pig phone first (not currently active on an account). So, it has all of the latest Sprint upgrades. Then, I did a factory reset. I was able to gain root access using Framaroot 1.6.1. Then, I downloaded Root Explorer, Terminal Emulator and ROM Manager.
I want to experiment with some Custom ROMs, but everything I do so far is blocked by the existing stock recovery (3e?). From what I've read, I need CWM 5.0.2.7. So, I tried to load that version of CWM via ROM Manager. However, it will not boot to CWM - it keeps going into stock.
Then, I recently read something that the Samsung phones need an updated Kernel in order for the CWM install to work? And if I understand correctly, the only way to do that is via ODIN (which I've also downloaded on my PC)? Or is there a version of recovery manager that has a digital signature that will pass the check by the stock recovery and let it install?
I've tried to find some versions of Kernels and really don't know what to try - a lot of the download links are dead.
I want to hang on to these phones a little longer because I like the size and the qwerty keyboard, so I've refused to give up so far.
I realize that the answers are somewhere in these threads, but I am having trouble sifting through information that is sometimes outdated or has dead links to files. Please help - what do I need to do next?
Thanks so much!

Making progress but still confused...?
OK, I have just tried to ODIN a new Kernel. I tried Shadow Kernel v2.0. Everything appeared to work properly in ODIN. However, when I reboot, the phone still goes into the old recovery (not CWM). When I look in the settings, the Baseband and Hardware versions both say "Unknown".
My current build is GINGERBREAD.FC09, Firmware 2.3.6.
What Kernel do I need to flash?
BrianN_Cols_OH said:
Hi Guys (and Gals),
I'm sooooo tired. I have a couple of Sprint D700 phones that I am trying to customize and I'm stuck. I've been reading forums and Googling for hours over several days and weeks and I just can't seem to get to the next step. FYI, I'm a software developer by trade, so I'm frustrated that I cannot figure this out.
I'm trying this on a guinea pig phone first (not currently active on an account). So, it has all of the latest Sprint upgrades. Then, I did a factory reset. I was able to gain root access using Framaroot 1.6.1. Then, I downloaded Root Explorer, Terminal Emulator and ROM Manager.
I want to experiment with some Custom ROMs, but everything I do so far is blocked by the existing stock recovery (3e?). From what I've read, I need CWM 5.0.2.7. So, I tried to load that version of CWM via ROM Manager. However, it will not boot to CWM - it keeps going into stock.
Then, I recently read something that the Samsung phones need an updated Kernel in order for the CWM install to work? And if I understand correctly, the only way to do that is via ODIN (which I've also downloaded on my PC)? Or is there a version of recovery manager that has a digital signature that will pass the check by the stock recovery and let it install?
I've tried to find some versions of Kernels and really don't know what to try - a lot of the download links are dead.
I want to hang on to these phones a little longer because I like the size and the qwerty keyboard, so I've refused to give up so far.
I realize that the answers are somewhere in these threads, but I am having trouble sifting through information that is sometimes outdated or has dead links to files. Please help - what do I need to do next?
Thanks so much!
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Success - Finally got CWM - Ready to play with ROMs
OK, I finally got to where I needed to be. I'm not sure if I'd ODIN'd incorrectly or what. However, I did a factory reset from the stock recovery. Then, I tried ODIN with Shadow again. This time I did it with ODIN 3.07 instead of 3.09. I don't know if I did something wrong with the 3.09 version - the button names were abbreviated - maybe I hit the wrong selection for "PDA".
This time it booted right into CWM 5.0.2.7. Geez, I'm supposed to be smarter than this.
If anyone is starting this fresh and has this phone with all of the latest OTA updates (no root - stock everything), then I think this is the path to take. For those of you that have read my rantings, thank you for your time. Any comments (including humor at my expense) will be joyfully appreciated.
BrianN_Cols_OH said:
OK, I have just tried to ODIN a new Kernel. I tried Shadow Kernel v2.0. Everything appeared to work properly in ODIN. However, when I reboot, the phone still goes into the old recovery (not CWM). When I look in the settings, the Baseband and Hardware versions both say "Unknown".
My current build is GINGERBREAD.FC09, Firmware 2.3.6.
What Kernel do I need to flash?
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BrianN_Cols_OH said:
OK, I finally got to where I needed to be. I'm not sure if I'd ODIN'd incorrectly or what. However, I did a factory reset from the stock recovery. Then, I tried ODIN with Shadow again. This time I did it with ODIN 3.07 instead of 3.09. I don't know if I did something wrong with the 3.09 version - the button names were abbreviated - maybe I hit the wrong selection for "PDA".
This time it booted right into CWM 5.0.2.7. Geez, I'm supposed to be smarter than this.
If anyone is starting this fresh and has this phone with all of the latest OTA updates (no root - stock everything), then I think this is the path to take. For those of you that have read my rantings, thank you for your time. Any comments (including humor at my expense) will be joyfully appreciated.
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Steps to Root FC09
Odin v3.09 doesn't work that well with the D700, as that version no longer has the "PDA" field. Version 3.07 and lower work fine.
Flashing a kernel will not also flash a recovery; unless the kernel dev packaged CWM or TWRP in his zip file. The kernel thread will state if it comes packaged with a recovery.
Typically, all custom roms for the Epic are pre-rooted. So you would only have to download Superuser or SuperSU from the Play store to keep it updated.

More updates...
Thanks for that addtional info. I will get rid of my version of ODIN 3.09.
So... I am doing all of this on a "practice" phone - one that is spare and not currently connected to Sprint. It appears that what I did may have wiped the /EFS folder and no, I don't think I backed it up. I didn't back up anything on this phone because it was just a practice phone (the kind of mistake you only make once). So, my phone does not display an IMEI (MEID).
Do you think that restoring a stock image and starting over will help me restore my NV_DATA.BIN info? I have another one of these phones (currently active), but I'm guessing that I cannot just steal the NV_DATA.BIN file from that phone and edit the contents to change the IMEI and MAC Address, etc. That would be too easy.
Is there any way to do a new gen of the NV_DATA info? I will try ODIN back to stock tonight when I'm home, but in the mean time if anyone has any suggestions let me know.
This is quite a learning process. I'm getting much more familiar with how these things work now, so that can only be good.
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Steps to Root FC09
Odin v3.09 doesn't work that well with the D700, as that version no longer has the "PDA" field. Version 3.07 and lower work fine.
Flashing a kernel will not also flash a recovery; unless the kernel dev packaged CWM or TWRP in his zip file. The kernel thread will state if it comes packaged with a recovery.
Typically, all custom roms for the Epic are pre-rooted. So you would only have to download Superuser or SuperSU from the Play store to keep it updated.
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New issues - need help with CM 10.1...
OK, I've made progress and learned a lot. Essentially restored the bricked phone by going back to stock. Then, I started my process again.
- Used ODIN to flash rooted kernel with CM 5.0.2.7
- Flashed Cyanogenmod 10.1.3
- Flashed correct Gapps (dated 8/12 I think)
Software great, but modem not working. So, then I found the forum for the NS4G modem patches. I've tried several and I did get one to work. But, the latest version of CM 10.1 has SU built-in. When I do the modem repair, it breaks my SU root.
I've tried the nitest kernal (by the way, I like the TWRP recovery better than CM - it). I've tried several of the modem patches.
Do I need to go back to a certain stable version of CM 10? What order to I need to apply things?
Here's what I have on the phone at the moment. It has SU/root but no modem.
- Android 4.2.2
- 3.0.79-JB42-nitest-nr kernel
- CM 10.1-20130526-NIGHTLY-epicmtd (although I've tried several other builds)
I was sooooooo close. Please help? How do I get my modem working AND keep my SU/root?
BrianN_Cols_OH said:
Thanks for that addtional info. I will get rid of my version of ODIN 3.09.
So... I am doing all of this on a "practice" phone - one that is spare and not currently connected to Sprint. It appears that what I did may have wiped the /EFS folder and no, I don't think I backed it up. I didn't back up anything on this phone because it was just a practice phone (the kind of mistake you only make once). So, my phone does not display an IMEI (MEID).
Do you think that restoring a stock image and starting over will help me restore my NV_DATA.BIN info? I have another one of these phones (currently active), but I'm guessing that I cannot just steal the NV_DATA.BIN file from that phone and edit the contents to change the IMEI and MAC Address, etc. That would be too easy.
Is there any way to do a new gen of the NV_DATA info? I will try ODIN back to stock tonight when I'm home, but in the mean time if anyone has any suggestions let me know.
This is quite a learning process. I'm getting much more familiar with how these things work now, so that can only be good.
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ROM is not dependent on modem. Modem is dependent on kernel patches though.
Be sure you have a compatible kernel for your modem, whether NS4G or Epic modem. Are you using Odin or recovery to flash your modem? I've read in the NS4G modem thread a while ago, that users had to flash the modem multiple times to get it to stick. I'd suggest keep flashing and checking.
Here is SuperSU v1.69 download link. Place on SD card and flash in recovery once you get modem working.

Modem issues...
Thanks for the response. Am I wrong, or are there kernel patches that are part of the CM 10.1 install? So, I do understand what you are saying - that the ROM itself shouldn't break the modem. However, I believe there were some kernel patches in the CM install - maybe I'm totally wrong?
When I did have one of the modem patches working, I tried to separately download SuperSU, but it didn't seem to work. I really liked seeing the SU functionality built in to the ROM (it is available right from the settings menu near the developer options). Is it actually part of the kernel or part of the ROM? When it was broken, it was as if I still had root access but couldn't use it because there wasn't an SU manager. So, I don't know that root was broken so much as the SU piece that seems to manage it.
In any event, I suspect you are right about needing ODIN for the modem. So, what file should I flash as the "modem" in ODIN? I think that is the next thing I should try as I was only doing the modem patch via recovery before.
Also, is there a tuturiol somewhere that would help me understand the entire Android file system? I am a developer by trade, but I'm not super-experienced in the Linux (and Unix) realm. I would like to read up on things like
- how the storage is partitioned
- what files are part of the kernal
- what files are part of the modem
- what files are part of the ROM
- what files are part of the recovery platform
I'm guessing I won't find a CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT - LOL.
Thanks so much for replying - I'm still learning and hopefully I'll be able to give back to others once I become an expert. I apologize as I am probably asking questions that have been answered, however I've really poured through several forums and there are so many posts that I may have missed just what I needed. Once I've mastered this phone I may move on to my daughter's GS2 and maybe think about a GS3 or GS4 in the future...
nikon120 said:
ROM is not dependent on modem. Modem is dependent on kernel patches though.
Be sure you have a compatible kernel for your modem, whether NS4G or Epic modem. Are you using Odin or recovery to flash your modem? I've read in the NS4G modem thread a while ago, that users had to flash the modem multiple times to get it to stick. I'd suggest keep flashing and checking.
Here is SuperSU v1.69 download link. Place on SD card and flash in recovery once you get modem working.
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More info...
OK, after some further reading, I believe what I need to try next is to load a new modem.bin file using ODIN. I would use "Phone" (not "PDA").
I think I downloaded 2 different modem versions that hopefully have what I need. I can't check them at the moment, but will try one of those tonight. if you have any suggestions as to which modem to use, please let me know (my kernel version is shown previously).
I also found some good info on the Android file system and I understand a little better how the paritions work for kernel, system, storage, cache...
Also, what is this JB Big Mem fix that I've seen in some of the patches?
BrianN_Cols_OH said:
Thanks for the response. Am I wrong, or are there kernel patches that are part of the CM 10.1 install? So, I do understand what you are saying - that the ROM itself shouldn't break the modem. However, I believe there were some kernel patches in the CM install - maybe I'm totally wrong?
When I did have one of the modem patches working, I tried to separately download SuperSU, but it didn't seem to work. I really liked seeing the SU functionality built in to the ROM (it is available right from the settings menu near the developer options). Is it actually part of the kernel or part of the ROM? When it was broken, it was as if I still had root access but couldn't use it because there wasn't an SU manager. So, I don't know that root was broken so much as the SU piece that seems to manage it.
In any event, I suspect you are right about needing ODIN for the modem. So, what file should I flash as the "modem" in ODIN? I think that is the next thing I should try as I was only doing the modem patch via recovery before.
Also, is there a tuturiol somewhere that would help me understand the entire Android file system? I am a developer by trade, but I'm not super-experienced in the Linux (and Unix) realm. I would like to read up on things like
- how the storage is partitioned
- what files are part of the kernal
- what files are part of the modem
- what files are part of the ROM
- what files are part of the recovery platform
I'm guessing I won't find a CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT - LOL.
Thanks so much for replying - I'm still learning and hopefully I'll be able to give back to others once I become an expert. I apologize as I am probably asking questions that have been answered, however I've really poured through several forums and there are so many posts that I may have missed just what I needed. Once I've mastered this phone I may move on to my daughter's GS2 and maybe think about a GS3 or GS4 in the future...
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Modem.bin
Actually, the 2 modem/radio files I have are zip files and there is no modem.bin file inside. What exactly do I flash with ODIN?
BrianN_Cols_OH said:
OK, after some further reading, I believe what I need to try next is to load a new modem.bin file using ODIN. I would use "Phone" (not "PDA").
I think I downloaded 2 different modem versions that hopefully have what I need. I can't check them at the moment, but will try one of those tonight. if you have any suggestions as to which modem to use, please let me know (my kernel version is shown previously).
I also found some good info on the Android file system and I understand a little better how the paritions work for kernel, system, storage, cache...
Also, what is this JB Big Mem fix that I've seen in some of the patches?
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BrianN_Cols_OH said:
OK, after some further reading, I believe what I need to try next is to load a new modem.bin file using ODIN. I would use "Phone" (not "PDA").
I think I downloaded 2 different modem versions that hopefully have what I need. I can't check them at the moment, but will try one of those tonight. if you have any suggestions as to which modem to use, please let me know (my kernel version is shown previously).
I also found some good info on the Android file system and I understand a little better how the paritions work for kernel, system, storage, cache...
Also, what is this JB Big Mem fix that I've seen in some of the patches?
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Yes, use the Phone slot for flashing the modem.bin.
As for the kernel patches, there are swap files that you can flash in recovery that will use the proper blobs for your preferred modem type. Typically, roms will state in the thread title if they are NS4G or not. Always assume the ROM is Epic modem.
BigMem is for capturing video from the camera app.
BrianN_Cols_OH said:
Actually, the 2 modem/radio files I have are zip files and there is no modem.bin file inside. What exactly do I flash with ODIN?
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Give me about 2 hours. I'll reupload all modem files to my devhost account, located in my signature.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

Thanks!
Great, thanks so much. I will look for the modem files a little later.
nikon120 said:
Yes, use the Phone slot for flashing the modem.bin.
As for the kernel patches, there are swap files that you can flash in recovery that will use the proper blobs for your preferred modem type. Typically, roms will state in the thread title if they are NS4G or not. Always assume the ROM is Epic modem.
BigMem is for capturing video from the camera app.
Give me about 2 hours. I'll reupload all modem files to my devhost account, located in my signature.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
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BrianN_Cols_OH said:
Great, thanks so much. I will look for the modem files a little later.
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Ok, all Epic modems and NS4G modems are reuploaded. I also included the swap files for each. Everything with (Flashable) means to be flashed within recovery. Those swap files are the blob changes I mentioned earlier. This way you can swap modems using recovery, rather than relying on Odin.
Everything in the Odin folder can be placed in the phone slot and flashed as-is. (No need to extract the .bin file from the archive.)
As for the built-in root manager in CM, I'd try reflashing the rom first, and then messing with the modem.

[Q] I am destroying my tablet - Can some one help me ?

Hello. I tried to root my Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 - T210 and i think i really screwed it up. I did not make any backup, that was mistake NR one.
I got clock work mode up and running but i cant install any ROM, have tried The original Firmware, RocketTab, Cyanogenmod and cant pass the installation process and i think i cant turn back cause i got no backup and no way to install it again.
When i run any of these ROMs i get this error :
format() expects 4 args, got 5
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No matter what i do, im a a bit scared know cause i think i am really close on destroying the tablet.
Can any one help me ? give me tips ?
CWM that i am running is : T210_CWM.6.0.4.7.recovery that i downloaded frome the XDA forum.

A,
panic solves nothing.
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/lt02wifi/
when in doubt choose the most recent. zip or tar for odin.
for a rom i suggest svelte to get things straight.
then go from there.
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Thank you for a quick answer, so i should change out CWM for Philz Touch ?
What is "Svelte" ? have no clue what that means.
What to have 110% solid answer before i go wreck some thing more.

Ah, of course.
Audriuss95 said:
Thank you for a quick answer, so i should change out CWM for Philz Touch ?
What is "Svelte" ? have no clue what that means.
What to have 110% solid answer before i go wreck some thing more.
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I hear you, okay,
svelte rom thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722582
great rom, minimal issues. philz advanced recovery is cwm with a good touch interface and more and very helpful options.
So yes, switch. All else is almost always solveable as long as your recovery is solid.
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moonbutt74 said:
A,
panic solves nothing.
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/lt02wifi/
when in doubt choose the most recent. zip or tar for odin.
for a rom i suggest svelte to get things straight.
then go from there.
m
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moonbutt74 said:
I hear you, okay,
svelte rom thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722582
great rom, minimal issues. philz advanced recovery is cwm with a good touch interface and more and very helpful options.
So yes, switch. All else is almost always solveable as long as your recovery is solid.
m
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To be 100% sure when people say recovery they mean the programs like CWM or TeamWin and so on right ?
Is it bad for the device to change often the recovery software ? cause i have done that couple of times, started with TeamWin and later on ended up with CWM.
But the thing is that the problem is the installation process, it does not matter what ROM i use i get still the same error.
And for the Philz Touch could you copy the name of the link that i should download, they all look the same and way more links that i am used to.

Audriuss95 said:
To be 100% sure when people say recovery they mean the programs like CWM or TeamWin and so on right ?
Is it bad for the device to change often the recovery software ? cause i have done that couple of times, started with TeamWin and later on ended up with CWM.
But the thing is that the problem is the installation process, it does not matter what ROM i use i get still the same error.
And for the Philz Touch could you copy the name of the link that i should download, they all look the same and way more links that i am used to.
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The reason you can't install any rom is because you do not have the latest version of CWM installed. You should always install the newest version when you install any recovery.
The newer roms are using an updater-script that will not work on CWM 6.0.4.7. Install an updated recovery and then install the rom that you want.
Sent from my SM-T310 using Tapatalk

Audriuss95,
Is it bad for the device to change often the recovery software ? cause i have done that couple of times, started with TeamWin and later on ended up with CWM.
To answer your question no yes maybe. Travel around through XDA and read/learn and you will understand.
as for philz i would try this one https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/lt02wifi/philz_touch_6.44.9-lt02wifi.zip
in general find a recovery that works for you and stick with it until an update is actually called for.
m

If I were you, I would unroot and return to stock using ODIN first before I try anything else. If you need instructions, Google "unroot and return to stock using ODIN".

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gr8nole said:
The reason you can't install any rom is because you do not have the latest version of CWM installed. You should always install the newest version when you install any recovery.
The newer roms are using an updater-script that will not work on CWM 6.0.4.7. Install an updated recovery and then install the rom that you want.
Sent from my SM-T310 using Tapatalk
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What is then the newest version that i can use on this device ? could you maybe throw a link at me ?
moonbutt74 said:
Audriuss95,
Is it bad for the device to change often the recovery software ? cause i have done that couple of times, started with TeamWin and later on ended up with CWM.
To answer your question no yes maybe. Travel around through XDA and read/learn and you will understand.
as for philz i would try this one
in general find a recovery that works for you and stick with it until an update is actually called for.
m
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Thank you for the answear. gone try a little bit more with the recovery i already have and update it like gr8nole said. Maybe that could be my big problem.
ikeny said:
If I were you, I would unroot and return to stock using ODIN first before I try anything else. If you need instructions, Google "unroot and return to stock using ODIN".
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Yeah i have thought of that but the thing is i never took a backup so i cant go back atleast from what i read on google.

Audriuss95 said:
Yeah i have thought of that but the thing is i never took a backup so i cant go back atleast from what i read on google.
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Without a backup, you will lose your data and files. But you can restore, since you can download the firmware from SamMobile.

Audriuss95 said:
What is then the newest version that i can use on this device ? could you maybe throw a link at me ?
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6.0.4.9 is the latest.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=12949
Choose the one with "flashable" in the name and then flash it using your current CWM recovery; then reboot recovery.

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ikeny said:
Without a backup, you will lose your data and files. But you can restore, since you can download the firmware from SamMobile.
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I downloaded the FirmWare from SamMobile still get an error. the one that a wrote above.
gr8nole said:
6.0.4.9 is the latest.
Choose the one with "flashable" in the name and then flash it using your current CWM recovery; then reboot recovery.
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Ok i am going to try out that file.
I use that flashable file like i would install ROM ? right but it on SD card and not use ODIN or ?

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I updated to to the newest CMW tried the CM mod and got an error but it only said "Installation Aborted" the i tried to install the RocketTab 3.1 and it worked. I downloaded it from the this thread [ROM][SM-T210/T210R][Jan 30] RocketTab v3.1 Lite / Full / MODs
But i would rather like to have CM what can do ?

hey
Audriuss95 said:
I updated to to the newest CMW tried the CM mod and got an error but it only said "Installation Aborted" the i tried to install the RocketTab 3.1 and it worked. I downloaded it from the this thread [ROM][SM-T210/T210R][Jan 30] RocketTab v3.1 Lite / Full / MODs
But i would rather like to have CM what can do ?
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good to hear you got it sorted. CM just isn't happening yet. just watch the forum like a hawk like everyone else is...:cyclops:

If your worried about destroying your tab you prolly shouldn't have come to mod it.I know sounds like a douche bag thing to say but even putting on the flash or roms that go with the tab can destroy your tab if done improperly or even if they glitched while flash which does happen or even worse power outage when flashing.

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moonbutt74 said:
good to hear you got it sorted. CM just isn't happening yet. just watch the forum like a hawk like everyone else is...:cyclops:
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So i should put the CM mod aside ?
piercejpierce said:
If your worried about destroying your tab you prolly shouldn't have come to mod it.I know sounds like a douche bag thing to say but even putting on the flash or roms that go with the tab can destroy your tab if done improperly or even if they glitched while flash which does happen or even worse power outage when flashing.
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Nono it is okey to say something like this, but the thing is i like to learn this stuff, took me about 3 days to learn how to flash a BIOS on a computer but when i got the hang of it i learned it.
I am scared of destroying the tablet but how else would i learn ? cause reading does not always help But i got it back up again. And i knew when to ask for help.
But the RocketTab looks to work well at least for know, but would love CM mod couse i have it on my S4 and when and with the RocketTab i only get android version 4.1.2

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Thank you for the fast help, the tablet is up and running, gone skip for know trying to use CM mod.