[Q] Flashing to stock without drivers installed - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is there a way to flash back to stock without the drivers installed on the computer you're flashing with? Can you flash back to stock via CWM or is that not very reliable? I just want a way to do it while I'm at work, where I can't install any programs or drivers. If it is possible, if someone would provide the link for the correct ROM that would be much appreciated.

deanhatescoffee said:
Is there a way to flash back to stock without the drivers installed on the computer you're flashing with? Can you flash back to stock via CWM or is that not very reliable? I just want a way to do it while I'm at work, where I can't install any programs or drivers. If it is possible, if someone would provide the link for the correct ROM that would be much appreciated.
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As far as I have experienced, u can revert back to a ROM using restore, provided u r on the same android version that u r restoring or moving from 2.1 to 2.2. Or, if u have a zip of the same ROM that u have on, u could go to recovery and install that zip file.
I was able to install a different from CWM recovery. I was having the ROM (froyo) on this thread
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=861938
and I went to CWM recovery and installed the ROM (froyo) on this thread
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848066
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I had backup of ROM 2 on mine. I was running ROM 1 and tried to restore backup of ROM 2, it started giving FCs. I installed ROM 2 from scratch as a fresh install, and then restored ROM 2 data.
But be warned, u cannot restore a backup of a different ROM that u have on unless u first make a fresh install of the ROM u want to restore, and then restore the same from backup.
Also, u cannot move between 2.1 and 2.2 on the fly. You can save 2.2 ROMs as zip files and install them using CWM. But to get back to 2.1, u need to get a computer. This is atleast what I had experienced.

I897UCJH7 - OTA System, Kernel, Modem - Clockwork Flashable - Rooted

cappysw10 said:
I897UCJH7 - OTA System, Kernel, Modem - Clockwork Flashable - Rooted
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Thanks sir. Learnt something new today.

cappysw10 said:
I897UCJH7 - OTA System, Kernel, Modem - Clockwork Flashable - Rooted
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Many thanks!

delugeofspam said:
can I like... do you? i think you just solved a 36-hour headache for me
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Only if you're a smoking hot chick!
Sent from a phone somewhere in the universe

Ah, good call.
Sorry to disappoint.
That link right there fixed my GPS. Thanks!

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ROM Manager 3.0.0.7 not backing up my Rogers Stock ROM Help

Hello,
ROM manager is not backing up my stock rogers rom 2.2 using Kies. Everytime I click on backup it'll reboot my phone and then take me to recovery screen.
When I get there i only see four options it doesn't even boot onto clockwork mod with all those options
Some applications sometimes don't even recognize that my device is rooted
I rooted it using superone click windows.
Frikking Titanium backup isn't working either what should i do ?
Please help me out with what could I be doing wrong ?
i believe its because of the 3e recovery used in the 2.2 rom i suggest trying to find the odin flashable version of voodoo, which will work
Nick281051 said:
i believe its because of the 3e recovery used in the 2.2 rom i suggest trying to find the odin flashable version of voodoo, which will work
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so I should find what? sorry i'm really really new at all this before every thing was working with normal provided steps and now when something got screwed up i'm in a dilemma
so I should find voodoo flashable rom you saying that?

[Q] Changing custom ROM to another

Hello! I recently flashed my GT-I9000 with Darkys. I now became more interested in ROMs like Cyanogenmod and MIUI. Could somebody please tell me how to change from custom rom to another? Is it different? How about lagfixes? Do i need to disable something? Step by step guide would be appreciated. Thanks!
Melombine said:
Hello! I recently flashed my GT-I9000 with Darkys. I now became more interested in ROMs like Cyanogenmod and MIUI. Could somebody please tell me how to change from custom rom to another? Is it different? How about lagfixes? Do i need to disable something? Step by step guide would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Have you got lagfix enabled? If you have you should disable this first
The ROMs you are referring to have full install instructions. If you wanted to start from a stock ROM you can flash using Odin then start from scratch
Melombine said:
Hello! I recently flashed my GT-I9000 with Darkys. I now became more interested in ROMs like Cyanogenmod and MIUI. Could somebody please tell me how to change from custom rom to another? Is it different? How about lagfixes? Do i need to disable something? Step by step guide would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Nice to see some other fin's
You are on 2.2 stock rom right?
(You may skip this if you've already done)
First, root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Then, go to Market with your phone and install ROM Manager and flash ClockWorkMod trought it
(You can get to Clockworkmod by pressing Volume UP + MENU + Power On when phone is off)
(Start here)
Read this and flash the file in it trough CWM (=Clockworkmod). (install zip from sd-card>choose zip)
Before it do a nandroid backup with Clockworkmod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1047924
After flashing it, (I suggest you to use the Cyanogenmod ROM, its much better than MIUI IMO) just see this guide and download Cyanogenmod and flash it trough CWM
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/17020-all-models-cyanogenmod-7-for-samsung-galaxy-s-phones-build-20110303/
PM me if you have any questions
and... Welcome to the Phone modding!
Tuhoaja said:
Nice to see some other fin's
You are on 2.2 stock rom right?
(You may skip this if you've already done)
First, root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Then, go to Market with your phone and install ROM Manager and flash ClockWorkMod trought it
(You can get to Clockworkmod by pressing Volume UP + MENU + Power On when phone is off)
(Start here)
Read this and flash the file in it trough CWM (=Clockworkmod). (install zip from sd-card>choose zip)
Before it do a nandroid backup with Clockworkmod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1047924
After flashing it, (I suggest you to use the Cyanogenmod ROM, its much better than MIUI IMO) just see this guide and download Cyanogenmod and flash it trough CWM
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/17020-all-models-cyanogenmod-7-for-samsung-galaxy-s-phones-build-20110303/
PM me if you have any questions
and... Welcome to the Phone modding!
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beerdaddy said:
Have you got lagfix enabled? If you have you should disable this first
The ROMs you are referring to have full install instructions. If you wanted to start from a stock ROM you can flash using Odin then start from scratch
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Alright, thanks guys. I'm going to try not to brick my phone

[Q] Captivate 2.3 or 2.2 with a rom?

Hi, I am a new user on the xda forums (although I have read countless threads). I am a little confused as to what I should do with my captivate. I am debating between flashing 2.3 (to which I see only one drawback: there are not many stable roms out there and flashing them can be a struggle as my recovery image is not very functional in 2.3), or sticking to 2.2 and finding a nice rom that I enjoy (only drawback: it's 2.2 and not 2.3! ) So can anyone advise what to do? Thanks in advance!
My opinion: If you're new to flashing, flash a 2.2 rom. There's less chance of things going truly wrong (less true brick chances). Then, once you feel comfortable flashing (and know a little more), make the jump to 2.3.
I'd say go with 2.2, unless you are feeling brave. CM7 and MIUI (both 2.3) have pretty short battery life. Some people talk about having good battery life, but I think those people are in the minority.
thanks for the quick responses. Well I have flashed roms before (not really new to it), it's just that I haven't done it through the clockwork mod recovery because I am not able perform functions in recovery mode when running 2.3 (which is what I am currently running). Is there a stable 2.3 recovery image for the captivate out there? (none of the options in rom manager seem to work for me...) Have others been able to successfully use rom manager on a Captivate running 2.3?? If so, could someone please provide detailed instructions on how to do so?
What are you NOT able to do in recovery mode for 2.3 that you CAN do in 2.2? I mean I have been from 2.1>2.2> 2.3.4>2.3.3>2.3.4 via clockworkmod without any issues.
What exactly are you trying/wanting to do? If you are just trying to change roms? A little more info might be helpful.
Sent from My KickAss Captivated CM7 OC'd 1.5Ghz/Undervolted
well yea basically I can't use rom manager to flash a clockwork mod recovery that is functional on my captivate. This hampers me from flashing roms through recovery. Could someone just walk me through the installation of rom manager on a 2.3 stock captivate and then the flshing of a recovery image (chosing the proper model etc.)? (I think the issue may have something to do with unsigned packages or something like that?)
sharma_akarsh said:
well yea basically I can't use rom manager to flash a clockwork mod recovery that is functional on my captivate. This hampers me from flashing roms through recovery. Could someone just walk me through the installation of rom manager on a 2.3 stock captivate and then the flshing of a recovery image (chosing the proper model etc.)? (I think the issue may have something to do with unsigned packages or something like that?)
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pretty sure there is a ton of info on here about that exact error.......in fact there is a freakin sticky on it.
you cant use ROM manager to flash recovery on 2.2 or 2.3....without getting around that error
hint: that error makes a really good search
Pirateghost said:
pretty sure there is a ton of info on here about that exact error.......in fact there is a freakin sticky on it.
you cant use ROM manager to flash recovery on 2.2 or 2.3....without getting around that error
hint: that error makes a really good search
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okay well I found a method a while back involving the replacement of the recovery in the system/bin folder with a moded 3e recovery.... (not to change topic) but would you recommend soing that and then using cwm, or should i try this new bootloader stuff with Odin (or whatever is needed to flash roms through odin)?
sharma_akarsh said:
okay well I found a method a while back involving the replacement of the recovery in the system/bin folder with a moded 3e recovery.... (not to change topic) but would you recommend soing that and then using cwm, or should i try this new bootloader stuff with Odin (or whatever is needed to flash roms through odin)?
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you have some reading to do.
pick a rom that you want, flash it
2.2 and 2.3 will come with android recovery 3e. to get around signature verification error, you need to replace the recovery as you indicated
if you are flashing from 2.1/2.2 to 2.3 (excluding CM7 and MIUI) you will be required to flash bootloaders first before you can flash the 2.3 rom
aside from going from 2.1/2.2 to 2.3, there is no reason to flash bootloaders....
if you stick with 2.2 roms, as long as you take care of the 3e recovery, you use CWM....always
if you go to 2.3 roms, flash the bootloaders ONE TIME, then you can flash as often as you want,
Pirateghost said:
you have some reading to do.
pick a rom that you want, flash it
2.2 and 2.3 will come with android recovery 3e. to get around signature verification error, you need to replace the recovery as you indicated
if you are flashing from 2.1/2.2 to 2.3 (excluding CM7 and MIUI) you will be required to flash bootloaders first before you can flash the 2.3 rom
aside from going from 2.1/2.2 to 2.3, there is no reason to flash bootloaders....
if you stick with 2.2 roms, as long as you take care of the 3e recovery, you use CWM....always
if you go to 2.3 roms, flash the bootloaders ONE TIME, then you can flash as often as you want,
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Ohhhh I see.... I don't think I clarified this, but I am currently on stock 2.3 using this method mentioined by: nakedninja42
I personally always remove my external memory and sim card before using odin. It is not needed as people will post but neither is doing master clear. I do these steps just to make sure I eliminate any possible issues that can occur during flashing.
1) Download Firmware from http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-samsungusa.htm
2) Flash back to stock JF6 w/ odin one-click and did a master clear.
3) Flash Gingerbread KF1 using Odin (see image in post link for reference) http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...9&postcount=75
4) Flash fugu kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1010141 Look for the step two that says download odin or heimdall, select the ODIN (well the version your going to use).
5) Flash stock kernel (see post link) credit to lownox for helping me on that http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=116
6) Settings>Applications> enable Unknown Sources (AT&T finally got something right)
7) Install busybox from market
8) ENJOY!
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So from here, do I need to do anything additional with bootladers in order to flash other roms - how exactly do I flash roms from this point? Thanks!
if you are already on 2.3, then you already have the bootloaders. you dont need to do anything with odin or bootloaders to get a new rom on. bypass 3e recovery and use CWM... NOT ROM MANAGER, to flash your rom
Pirateghost said:
if you are already on 2.3, then you already have the bootloaders. you dont need to do anything with odin or bootloaders to get a new rom on. bypass 3e recovery and use CWM... NOT ROM MANAGER, to flash your rom
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Sorry to sound extremely noobish... but I thought cwm was through rom-manager?? How do I go about flashing solely through cwm?
on the samsung galaxy s line, cwm is an update.zip file. all rom manager does is put an update.zip of itself on the /sdcard/
you dont need rom manager, just that update.zip. if you have bypassed 3e recovery, it will work.
Pirateghost said:
on the samsung galaxy s line, cwm is an update.zip file. all rom manager does is put an update.zip of itself on the /sdcard/
you dont need rom manager, just that update.zip. if you have bypassed 3e recovery, it will work.
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o okay, that makes sense. I did see that update.zip file when using rom manager. So as I think you have said I already bypassed the 3e recovery because I am now on 2.3? So just find that update.zip file and everything will work through my recovery?
sharma_akarsh said:
o okay, that makes sense. I did see that update.zip file when using rom manager. So as I think you have said I already bypassed the 3e recovery because I am now on 2.3? So just find that update.zip file and everything will work through my recovery?
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no. any time you use 'official' firmware and not a custom rom, you will get 3e recovery back to defaults. you will need to bypass it again
Pirateghost said:
no. any time you use 'official' firmware and not a custom rom, you will get 3e recovery back to defaults. you will need to bypass it again
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yea okay that is what i have been trying to do with the replacing of the recovery... but that method does not seem to work. Do you have any other suggestions?
Nevermind I think I got it...
sharma_akarsh said:
yea okay that is what i have been trying to do with the replacing of the recovery... but that method does not seem to work. Do you have any other suggestions?
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Do you just want to get CWM recovery somehow? If you already have GB BL flash a custom kernel using ODIN which has CWM. For how to flash GB try to see installation instructions from Apex
got it-thanks!

[Q] How to get back to Stock rom ace HELP please

Hai guys
I've rooted my ace, and I've installed cyanogenmod 9 rc2 from maclaw studio's. But I want to go back to the stockrom. I've made a backup before (by clockwork mod), so my question is, can I restore it and use my original rom (android 2.3.5). I haven't tried it before. Should I do something else before. Need I Odin. Plz help.
Hi pal!
You could restore your previous nandroidbackup from the recovery without any problem.
Sent from my GT-S5830
You can restore,but if you have bootloop after restoring just wipe both caches
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda app-developers app
Tnx guys!
I'll try it
Tob1234 said:
Tnx guys!
I'll try it
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You're welcome.
Good luck!
But my phone isn't rooted any more. (After the update, I don't know why). Must my phone be rooted before the restore, or isn't it necessary.
I think you need CWM recovery; and so, yes, you need root before.
Anyway, before doing anything you may do another nandroid backup of your new firmware..
Good luck
Edit:
You could read this link
"Nielli's [GUIDE] Guides and Tips How to Root SGA, Install CWM5 and install Mods + Downloads"
In the link you'll find the last stable recovery -version 5.0.2.6- and much more.
Good luck again!
Sent from my GT-S5830
R: [Q] How to get back to Stock rom ace HELP please
Root is not needed in order to use the CWM correctly. If you restore your backup successfully and everything works you're ok I few time ago I installed CM 7.2 on my Ace with CWM without pre-rooted rom on.
Inviato dal mio GT-S5830
Hi, have u tried to flash the official firmware by Odin?
It's Very Easy my friend
Simple Bro , Download the firmware files from sammobile.com then Google for Galaxy Ace Odin ..I guess the version is 4.38 or something like that ..and make sure you download the cooper file with it then flash the original firmware using Odin.So then your phone is back to how it was when you bought it..now flash CWM Recovery again and then restore your back up.
I hope this was helpful.
If you want the instructions on how to do this ..let me know ..I'll give you think link for the files also
Vishrut Chhajer said:
Simple Bro , Download the firmware files from sammobile.com then Google for Galaxy Ace Odin ..I guess the version is 4.38 or something like that ..and make sure you download the cooper file with it then flash the original firmware using Odin.So then your phone is back to how it was when you bought it..now flash CWM Recovery again and then restore your back up.
I hope this was helpful.
If you want the instructions on how to do this ..let me know ..I'll give you think link for the files also
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But can I simply restore the backup from clockworkmod with the firmware in it, or should I do it with Odin.
BajoPrimate said:
I think you need CWM recovery; and so, yes, you need root before.
Anyway, before doing anything you may do another nandroid backup of your new firmware..
Good luck
Edit:
You could read this link
"Nielli's [GUIDE] Guides and Tips How to Root SGA, Install CWM5 and install Mods + Downloads"
In the link you'll find the last stable recovery -version 5.0.2.6- and much more.
Good luck again!
Sent from my GT-S5830
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Should I install the same root file by clockworkmod, or another file, because it's the second time. I have already superuser on my phone, but it don't give privileges at my apps. It's very strange. Thanks for your help.
Tob1234 said:
Should I install the same root file by clockworkmod, or another file, because it's the second time. I have already superuser on my phone, but it don't give privileges at my apps. It's very strange. Thanks for your help.
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Hi Tob1234!
The rooting method depends on phone's firmware (and android version), search for yours.
If one method doesn´t work for you, you could try another, eventually you'll get it.
You also could install from recovery -CWM- (acording to the OP's instructions) any stock ROM from the threads thus, as you know, they are already rooted.
BTW, I'm on a sotck one: NaTHaN's ROM with Space Kernel and, for me, all goes like a charm.
Good luck!
BajoPrimate said:
Hi Tob1234!
The rooting method depends on phone's firmware (and android version), search for yours.
If one method doesn´t work for you, you could try another, eventually you'll get it.
You also could install from recovery -CWM- (acording to the OP's instructions) any stock ROM from the threads thus, as you know, they are already rooted.
BTW, I'm on a sotck one: NaTHaN's ROM with Space Kernel and, for me, all goes like a charm.
Good luck!
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Hi
My phone's firmware is maclaw studios rc 2 (sept. 2012). My version is android 4.0.4. Need I a root file from android 4.0.4 to go back to the default rom? I only want to go back to android 2.3.5. When I restore my backup, is my firmware than the same like before, or not.
Thanks for your help
You could try hubix's guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-S5830
BajoPrimate said:
You could try hubix's guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-S5830
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Hi, thanks for the link. But when I restore my backup, made with my old rom, I would be back to that rom, or not. That sounds easier. And, if I need Odin, is it possible that I can use it, because I've read on a site that you can't use Odin when you have used clockworkmod.
Tob1234 said:
Hi, thanks for the link. But when I restore my backup, made with my old rom, I would be back to that rom, or not. That sounds easier. And, if I need Odin, is it possible that I can use it, because I've read on a site that you can't use Odin when you have used clockworkmod.
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Hi Tob1234!, when you restore your backup, made with your old rom, you go back to that rom as it was when you did that backup (apps, settings and all).
You don't need Odin for doing that, just use CWM recovery if you want to restore your old backup made with CWM.
You can use Odin, but with other special files, NOT with nandroid backups.
To have CWM or not doesn't matter for using Odin.
BTW, all this stuff is in the links.
Good luck, Tob!
BajoPrimate said:
Hi Tob1234!, when you restore your backup, made with your old rom, you go back to that rom as it was when you did that backup (apps, settings and all).
You don't need Odin for doing that, just use CWM recovery if you want to restore your old backup made with CWM.
You can use Odin, but with other special files, NOT with nandroid backups.
To have CWM or not doesn't matter for using Odin.
BTW, all this stuff is in the links.
Good luck, Tob!
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I'm going to try that.
Thanks for your help!
BajoPrimate said:
Hi Tob1234!, when you restore your backup, made with your old rom, you go back to that rom as it was when you did that backup (apps, settings and all).
You don't need Odin for doing that, just use CWM recovery if you want to restore your old backup made with CWM.
You can use Odin, but with other special files, NOT with nandroid backups.
To have CWM or not doesn't matter for using Odin.
BTW, all this stuff is in the links.
Good luck, Tob!
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My last question :s
Should I delete all before I restore my backup? (System settings, cache, dalvik) by clockworkmod?
Tob1234 said:
My last question :s
Should I delete all before I restore my backup? (System settings, cache, dalvik) by clockworkmod?
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Yes !

Restore Stock ROM from Nandroid

Ok.. so I've CWM with CoCore kernel installed on stock JB... I want to get the new CM 11 by TC but am afraid of risk... I've taken a nandroid backup of my phone through CWM... so after installing CM11 if I don't like it can I get into stock ROM BYU restoring my Nandroid backup??? if not then how can I restore my stock ROM without downloading it again????
jfreak27 said:
Ok.. so I've CWM with CoCore kernel installed on stock JB... I want to get the new CM 11 by TC but am afraid of risk... I've taken a nandroid backup of my phone through CWM... so after installing CM11 if I don't like it can I get into stock ROM BYU restoring my Nandroid backup??? if not then how can I restore my stock ROM without downloading it again????
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If you want to revert back to stock from cm11.you have to flash the stock ROM through Odin then root it then flash cocore kernel and restore nandroid backup.
If not want to go through PC then
First flash custom ROM 4.3 make all wipes and format then flash cm 10.1 with all wipes and format (especially /preload partition) flash cocore again wipe all then restore nandroid backup.
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I want nandroid backup of any stock rom
I accidentally forgot to backup it ...
Please reply me...
PM me...
Please...
Sent from my GT-S5570
Suraj08 said:
I want nandroid backup of any stock rom
I accidentally forgot to backup it ...
Please reply me...
PM me...
Please...
Sent from my GT-S5570
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Why would somebody give you this backup considering that it contains data, settings and personal information?
As I see in your signature you have a totally different phone model than Galaxy S Advance GT-I9070, can you be more specific with what you need?
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R_a_z_v_a_n said:
Why would somebody give you this backup considering that it contains data, settings and personal information?
As I see in your signature you have a totally different phone model than Galaxy S Advance GT-I9070, can you be more specific with what you need?
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Thanks
So how to go back to stock?
I tried on my lapi.
it doesnt detect device...
so i tried on other versions of odin but fails again...
so if i want to go back to stock, how to solve it...?
Suraj08 said:
Thanks
So how to go back to stock?
I tried on my lapi.
it doesnt detect device...
so i tried on other versions of odin but fails again...
so if i want to go back to stock, how to solve it...?
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Install Samsung Android usb drivers (google it). Put phone in Download mode and use Odin.
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shut_down said:
Install Samsung Android usb drivers (google it). Put phone in Download mode and use Odin.
Sent from my GT-I9070 using Tapatalk
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I installed kies but even it not worked for me....
let it be...
m on future next now...
tell me the best rom....:good:
Suraj08 said:
I installed kies but even it not worked for me....
let it be...
m on future next now...
tell me the best rom....:good:
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There is no "best rom".
I told you to install Samsung USB drivers, not Kies. Sometimes Kies is making you a problem when you are in Download mode. Turn it off on PC, remove it in Task manager too.

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