Has anyone flashed only a code file (no modem or csc) and pit file with re-partition uncheck..
i know you can flash a modem file solo in this way i already did it..
thanks
I want to try out the csc file from a i9000b rom on my i9000 but all I can find is single file roms.
Can I somehow extract the CSC file from it?
Rom is tar file unzip it .win rar works .
If inside is then image files open with Ultra ISO or similar .
Or build a rom with the CSC file you want in it .
http://romkitchen.org/sgs/?s=home
jje
None of the files are ISO. I get these files:
cache.rfs
factorfs.rfs
modem.bin
param.lfs
zImage
Also, the link you provided does not have any CSC for Brazilian portuguese. That's why I'm trying to extract it from the Brazilian SGS i9000b.
can anyone tell what is the difference between a .tar file and .tar.md5 file? cos i downloaded a pda file that is .tar.md5 from here:
http://hotfile.com/dl/104777809/7737...A.tar.rar.html
and normally when flashing via odin theres always the .tar file only...
so i renamed the md5 file by deleting the ending(.md5) and seems like nothing changed to the file size etc(is it still safe to use in odin?). just need to know which file should i use to flash the single pda, the .tar or .tar.md5?(which is safer?)
thanks!!!
mab71 said:
can anyone tell what is the difference between a .tar file and .tar.md5 file? cos i downloaded a pda file that is .tar.md5 from here:
http://hotfile.com/dl/104777809/7737...A.tar.rar.html
and normally when flashing via odin theres always the .tar file only...
so i renamed the md5 file by deleting the ending(.md5) and seems like nothing changed to the file size etc(is it still safe to use in odin?). just need to know which file should i use to flash the single pda, the .tar or .tar.md5?(which is safer?)
thanks!!!
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Ahahahaha for real? Nothing changed to the file size? . You know my HDD got suddenly light as I deleted some big files
Sorry, really sorry for that . I just couldn't resist .
the file is the same, has nothing to do with the "ending"
you can flash it .the md5 just suggest it has a checksum/hash maybe there
http://goo.gl/SGj1d
Just Google MD5 .
Its a verification of the file is all ..
jje
Hi,
I want to flash XXLA4 ROM with OLBKL2 CSC and CF-Root LA4 using CWM Manager in one go.
I have these files:
N7000XXLA4_N7000OXALA4_N7000XXLA4_HOME.tar.md5
N7000DXLA1_N7000OLBKL2_N7000DXKL2_HOME.tar.md5
CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_LA4-v5.0-CWM5.tar
Inside the ROM package there are:
factoryfs.img -> this is System files (PDA), I will use XXLA4
modem.bin -> this is Phone modem, I will use XXLA4
zImage -> this is Kernel, I will use CF-Root XXLA4
cache.img -> this is CSC files, I will use OLBKL2
hidden.img -> what is this? should I use the file from DXLA1 or XXLA4?
I searched but found conflicting answers. Some said that it's related to CSC, so I should use the file from DXLA1. But, leaked samsung rom only have cache.img inside MULTI-CSC tar file (for example GT-N7000-MULTI-CSC-OXALA3.tar).
I also noticed that some of the ROM package that I extracted have the same modified date for factoryfs.img and hidden.img, while different modified date for cache.img; meaning it's related to System files (factoryfs.img).
So, to know from which file should I use hidden.img from (DXLA1 or XXLA4), I want to know what is inside hidden.img.
Thank you so much in advance~!
V-Lix said:
Hi,
I want to flash XXLA4 ROM with OLBKL2 CSC and CF-Root LA4 using CWM Manager in one go.
I have these files:
N7000XXLA4_N7000OXALA4_N7000XXLA4_HOME.tar.md5
N7000DXLA1_N7000OLBKL2_N7000DXKL2_HOME.tar.md5
CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_LA4-v5.0-CWM5.tar
Inside the ROM package there are:
factoryfs.img -> this is System files (PDA), I will use XXLA4
modem.bin -> this is Phone modem, I will use XXLA4
zImage -> this is Kernel, I will use CF-Root XXLA4
cache.img -> this is CSC files, I will use OLBKL2
hidden.img -> what is this? should I use the file from DXLA1 or XXLA4?
I searched but found conflicting answers. Some said that it's related to CSC, so I should use the file from DXLA1. But, leaked samsung rom only have cache.img inside MULTI-CSC tar file (for example GT-N7000-MULTI-CSC-OXALA3.tar).
I also noticed that some of the ROM package that I extracted have the same modified date for factoryfs.img and hidden.img, while different modified date for cache.img; meaning it's related to System files (factoryfs.img).
So, to know from which file should I use hidden.img from (DXLA1 or XXLA4), I want to know what is inside hidden.img.
Thank you so much in advance~!
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cache is CSC
if you want to use another CSC file, just select cache in Mobile Odin OR in case of CWM, when it ask you to select file for Cache, you have to point to CSC file(OBL KL2 CSC e.g.)
I said you earlier too, that will wipe your data, as i remember you have not concern about losing data i think.
dr.ketan said:
cache is CSC
if you want to use another CSC file, just select cache in Mobile Odin OR in case of CWM, when it ask you to select file for Cache, you have to point to CSC file(OBL KL2 CSC e.g.)
I said you earlier too, that will wipe your data, as i remember you have not concern about losing data i think.
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Yes, I know about cache.img is the CSC files, and I know how to use it with Mobile Odin or CWM Manager.
You are right, I don't mind factory wipe, infact I always full wipe before any firmware update.
What I want to know is about hidden.img...
Yes, I'm curious, I want to know and learn what is this image file contain.
Oh, and yes, I have flashed to XXLA4 using hidden.img from XXLA4...
It works.. But I'm still curious and want to know what is it..
Thanks again~
Bump. Any more info on what's inside the hidden.img file?
Shammyh said:
Bump. Any more info on what's inside the hidden.img file?
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Use magic iso to mount that image file and see whats inside it
Well on my Motorola, it contains boot animation, wallpapers, carrier related settings (subsidy lock), and nvitems.
Hope that helps
It has binary counter trigger!! X10 lol
SHOT from my LOADED GT-N7000!!
Hidden.img is exclusive to carrier branded Stock ROM's.
In case of such ROM's cache.img + hidden.img together constitute the CSC. So my guess is hidden.img has some of the carrier specific bloat!
EDIT: Just saw that the hidden.img from the xwla4 ROM contains files related to the Samsung Gamehub (ngmoco)!
Thnx!
Delete hidden.img
The-Droidster said:
Hidden.img is exclusive to carrier branded Stock ROM's.
In case of such ROM's cache.img + hidden.img together constitute the CSC. So my guess is hidden.img has some of the carrier specific bloat!
EDIT: Just saw that the hidden.img from the xwla4 ROM contains files related to the Samsung Gamehub (ngmoco)!
Thnx!
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Any idea if it's possible to delete "hidden.img" from the CSC tar file and then flash it to keep everything but the bloat?
sherbie said:
Any idea if it's possible to delete "hidden.img" from the CSC tar file and then flash it to keep everything but the bloat?
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yeh mate;
rename extracted file from xxxxxx.tar.mtd to xxxxx.tar and it should turn into a winrar compressed file
then you can delete hidden.img
after you compress them together and the only way i know how to do that is with the Unified Android Toolkit
mojo_jodroid said:
yeh mate;
rename extracted file from xxxxxx.tar.mtd to xxxxx.tar and it should turn into a winrar compressed file
then you can delete hidden.img
after you compress them together and the only way i know how to do that is with the Unified Android Toolkit
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Hello, I compressed them together and installed Unified Android Toolkit what I need to do on Unified Android Toolkit? what's the next step, please help
sherbie said:
Any idea if it's possible to delete "hidden.img" from the CSC tar file and then flash it to keep everything but the bloat?
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Open the zip with Total Commander, delete hidden.img and rename the file without the .md5 extension.
Only leave .tar at the end of the file name.
vijai2011 said:
Use magic iso to mount that image file and see whats inside it
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pure BS. MagicISO or Daemon tools cannot open this file.
vratnik said:
pure BS. MagicISO or Daemon tools cannot open this file.
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Ignorance is a bliss. Go google yourself on simg2img instead of following a 4 year old tip
mojo_jodroid said:
yeh mate;
rename extracted file from xxxxxx.tar.mtd to xxxxx.tar and it should turn into a winrar compressed file
then you can delete hidden.img
after you compress them together and the only way i know how to do that is with the Unified Android Toolkit
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Here's a detailed tutorial: http://www.droidviews.com/fixing-odin-firmware-installation-failed-at-hidden-img-issue-on-samsung/
Yes guys,
The question is obvious. Normally we flash 4-file Roms with pit file.
But, what would happen if I flash 1-fle Rom (namely XXLSZ) via PC Odin with a pit file and Re-Partition TICKED?
TIA
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Guys, Sorry for opening the Thread in wrong section. I was subscribed to Android Development Thread and forgot to switch to Q&A thread.
Aaaaah I am so sorry for disturbing people.
Though, I would appreciate if someone could answer my question.
ardicli2000 said:
Yes guys,
The question is obvious. Normally we flash 4-file Roms with pit file.
But, what would happen if I flash 1-fle Rom (namely XXLSZ) via PC Odin with a pit file and Re-Partition TICKED?
TIA
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If you select pit file (selecting pit itself will check repartition box) then it will make repartition, regardless of how many other files you have selected.
Basically when you flash single stock tar file, that already contains full package (system.img, kernel,modem, CSC )
while in case of leaked ROM it having separate files for Modem and CSC and you have to select along with PDA.
Even you select pit files without selecting other any files(for PDA/Modem/CSC), it will make repartition.
dr.ketan said:
If you select pit file (selecting pit itself will check repartition box) then it will make repartition, regardless of how many other files you have selected.
Basically when you flash single stock tar file, that already contains full package (system.img, kernel,modem, CSC )
while in case of leaked ROM it having separate files for Modem and CSC and you have to select along with PDA.
Even you select pit files without selecting other any files(for PDA/Modem/CSC), it will make repartition.
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Will it work at the end?
I mean, if I flash a Rom along with a pit file, it won't boot if is no boatloader in it, so to speak.
So, what is the situation for XXLSZ? Would it boot?
But you basically say that if 1-file contains every necessary sub-files, then there will be no problem.
Pit will make partition, and then files will be flashed.
Basically there is no meaning to use pit file if there is no messing with partition.
I mean, if I flash a Rom along with a pit file, it won't boot if is no boatloader in it, so to speak.
So, what is the situation for XXLSZ? Would it boot?
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Now regarding particular LSZ, as this file having bootloader, so using with pit it will boot
another situation
Your ROM file doesn't have bootloader and you are using pit
still it will boot unless you have used custom pit and that mess up with existing.
Phone only won't boot if you have used wrong pit
Pit file just define partition table, it won't format device, so if your existing partition table is same with one you are using in pit, it won't make any difference.
dr.ketan said:
Basically there is no meaning to use pit file if there is no messing with partition.
Now regarding particular LSZ, as this file having bootloader, so using with pit it will boot
another situation
Your ROM file doesn't have bootloader and you are using pit
still it will boot unless you have used custom pit and that mess up with existing.
Phone only won't boot if you have used wrong pit
Pit file just define partition table, it won't format device, so if your existing partition table is same with one you are using in pit, it won't make any difference.
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Hmm.. I did not know that. I knew that whatever happens, if I use pit file while flashing, it will format every partition, including /sdcard nad delete even photos, etc.
I did not know that nothing will happen if I use the pit file which has the same partition table.
Thanks again doctor.