OK, I flashed to a new ROM and would now like to flash back to the stock ROM due to some issues with the new ROM, but whenever I do it, I wind right back where I started, with the flashed ROM, not the stock ROM (2.1). I may have deleted a file that is needed to get back to stock. Is there such a file? I follow all the instructionals and everything works well, it just doesn't flash back to stock?
We would need allot more details in order to pinpoint where you are going wrong.
My best guess is that you are not being recognized by odin, you are clicking start and nothing is happening. How long is the odin flash taking?
CM7
Im using Odin 3 v1.00. With the Captivate, I go into download mode and Odin recognizes it. I get the following
<ID:0/009> Added!!
Then I click start and the list expands to
<ID:0/009> Added!!
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> Removed!!
It says Reset up top, but when the phone reboots, it just reboots back to the Cognition 4.1.1 that I was running
I had this exact problem last night, I was trying to flash back to stock from a I9000 ROM I had installed and it wasn't running good for me. So I did what I had done in the past, I was using the Captivate ToolBox to flash back to stock, my phone would go into Download mode, but Odin never saw it. I thought that was odd, so I tried the regular Odin flash to stock as well, using the pulling the battery and holding down vol up and down and plugging in the USB. Still Odin didn't see my phone.... I then rebooted my computer, put my phone in download mode and plugged in into my computer and for some odd reason Windows said it was installing new drivers for my device. After it completed, Odin saw my phone and I was able to flash back to stock, so you could try that, it may help you.
EDIT...Oops, sorry not the same deal I had, sorry..
Try different usb port
Make sure odin is open first
Be aware of what build tourer phone is, located under battery something like 1008. If 1010 our higher don't use one click
If box in odin turns yellow and days "com#" then you are recognized if not you are not
Phone must be in dl mode
Correct drivers must be installed
CM7
Beowulf, you commented
YYou need to supply the firmware file to flash (click on the "PDA" button, and browse to where you downloaded it--you *did* download it, right?), and optionally the ".pit" file if you need to re-partition when you flash.
I think you are right, but what would I point to in order to flash back to stock? Where would I get it? I can find what to point to if I wanted to flash to Cognition 4.1.1 or one of the other custom ROM's, but I cant seem to find what file I can download/point to in order to restore to stock ROM.
mcord11758 said:
Try different usb port
Make sure odin is open first
Be aware of what build tourer phone is, located under battery something like 1008. If 1010 our higher don't use one click
If box in odin turns yellow and days "com#" then you are recognized if not you are not
Phone must be in dl mode
Correct drivers must be installed
CM7
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I believe I installed the correct drivers (that allow me to connect to Odin) as I do get the yellow box and it says 0:[com9]. Phone is in download mode. Also, it says 1008 under the battery.
http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i897.htm
You need to create an account. Jf6 put listed bottom page
ThaRide said:
Beowulf, you commented
YYou need to supply the firmware file to flash (click on the "PDA" button, and browse to where you downloaded it--you *did* download it, right?), and optionally the ".pit" file if you need to re-partition when you flash.
I think you are right, but what would I point to in order to flash back to stock? Where would I get it? I can find what to point to if I wanted to flash to Cognition 4.1.1 or one of the other custom ROM's, but I cant seem to find what file I can download/point to in order to restore to stock ROM.
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CM7
I wound up following teh lead that Beowulf gave me as I was using the full blown Odin and not the 1 click. When I watched videos on how to flash back to stock, I did wonder why teh version I was using looked different. I had assumed that it was just a slightly newer version.
To make a long story short. Once I used the 1 click Odin, I flashed back to stock easily. Thanks to all for your help. Much appreciated.
Related
I have talked to many people that had issues applying the OTA update. Here are the steps to get your phone back to stock and apply the update.
As always, I'm not responsible for anything. yadda yadda.
First, download http://www.multiupload.com/NMPX3KMWRS
This contains Odin, the Samsung Drivers, stock odin rom, updated odin rom, pit file.
If you don't want to lose your settings, etc. you can skip to the second part. If your phone still doesn't work than start from the top.
-PART 1-
Step 1.) Make sure you have the appropriate drivers installed for your phone. If you are on 64bit then choose 64, if you are on 32 choose 32. You may already have the drivers installed and it will tell you after you try to install them.
Step 2.) Power your phone off
Step 3.) Open Odin.exe and plug a usb cable to your computer that will connect to your phone (do not plug it in to the phone yet, just the computer)
Step 4.) Hold down both volume buttons at the same time and while holding them down plug the usb into your phone. You should see a COM message show up in Odin.
Step 5.) To ensure your phone is back to stock, in odin you will want to check the repartition button. ONLY CHECK IT WHEN YOU ARE FLASHING BACK TO STOCK. Leave the other check boxes the way they are.
Step 6.) Click the PIT button and select the 512.pit file
Step 7.) Click the PDA button and select Original.tar and then click Start
It should go through a bunch of steps and then your phone will reboot. Below are the steps to update it to the latest release.
Close Odin and power your phone off.
-PART 2-
Step 1.) Open Odin.exe and plug a usb cable to your computer that will connect to your phone (do not plug it in to the phone yet, just the computer)
Step 2.) Hold down both volume buttons at the same time and while holding them down plug the usb into your phone. You should see a COM message show up in Odin.
Step 3.) Leave all check boxes the way they are. Do NOT check the repartition box.
Step 4.) Click the PIT button and select the 512.pit file
Step 5.) Click the PDA button and select T959UVJI6.tar and then click Start
It will go through a bunch of steps and then your phone will reboot. Congrats, you are on the latest update!
This should be stickied in general so the whole first page isn't taken up with topics about being soft bricked.
When you say updated odin rom, is this the official updated ota that its rolling out now?
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Beautiful. Thank you for the post. Will do this later tonight and update the sticky in general. Thank you!
I assume with this method you lose your apps and settings? That's not the case with the ota... I could be wrong.
will this work on a hardware lock phone?
s15274n said:
Beautiful. Thank you for the post. Will do this later tonight and update the sticky in general. Thank you!
I assume with this method you lose your apps and settings? That's not the case with the ota... I could be wrong.
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You are correct - the fix with the repartition will wipe all your data, but it actually should not be necessary to flash back to the stock ROM. We resolved this problem on the main thread for this issue earlier today by just using ODIN 1.3 to flash to the JI6 ROM directly. This approach saves all user data and restores the phone directly to the new version without losing any user settings or data.
Edit:
The older thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=802828
The solution we found is pretty much identical to the final 5 steps above in the OP post - many of us have executed just those steps to restore without reverting to stock and without losing user data.
Edit 2 - Thanks youneek for updating the instructions with this option
Can I flash over J14 or do I need to revert to stock?
Thank you for this thread. I was able to revert back to stock and flash JI6. I know that it wasn't necessary to go back down to stock but I just wanted to start everything over. It went very smoothly, I actually did it while I was sitting in my night's class lol.
How long?
How long should it take for the first Odin cycle - returning to stock - to take?
Odin 3.1 has been running for at least 15 minutes. ID: COM shows as 0:[COM6]. PIT and PDA are appropriate. The Odin message area reads:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
Everything for me took less than 5 minutes.
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RebDovid said:
How long should it take for the first Odin cycle - returning to stock - to take?
Odin 3.1 has been running for at least 15 minutes. ID: COM shows as 0:[COM6]. PIT and PDA are appropriate. The Odin message area reads:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
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Entire Odin took me less than 5 minutes last time I did it.
This happened to me the first time I odin'd my phone .... I restarted the phoen and got the Phone--PC error. Just get back to download mode & restart the flash, should work next time through.
Considering what Odin does, it is a very buggy program and is prone to crashes.
Thank you
Easy, breezy, beautiful !!!
The update doesn't wipe the data if you had a stock ROM before that. All my apps and settings are intact after the installation just perfect...
Just have a question: is it ok to root the phone with one-click-root?
Thanks again...
kangxi said:
Everything for me took less than 5 minutes.
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So, if I need to try again, what do I do (besides not turning off my Vibrant)?
I've done the update but now when I try to root the phone again, I get a 'E:cannot open /sdcard update.zip (No such file or directory)' now when I choose re-install packages. I've tried the one click root apk method and the update.zip placed in the directory manually. Nada. Whats the deal?
My directories are labeled D and F when mounted on my pc if it means it's looking for it in E now...
RebDovid said:
So, if I need to try again, what do I do (besides not turning off my Vibrant)?
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Just put your phone back into download mode and try again.
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one-click-root
Nokternal said:
I've done the update but now when I try to root the phone again, I get a 'E:cannot open /sdcard update.zip (No such file or directory)' now when I choose re-install packages. I've tried the one click root apk method and the update.zip placed in the directory manually. Nada. Whats the deal?
My directories are labeled D and F when mounted on my pc if it means it's looking for it in E now...
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I just rooted with one-click-root.. no problems here.. disregard the question from my previous post.
I just enabled usb debugging, connected the phone, started one-click-root and the phone rebooted... then "reinstall packages" and the phone came back rooted...
Can't access LBSTestMode menu from *#*#1472365#*#* anymore...any idea?
i just tried this and odin is stuck and has not done anything the message area say this please help
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> cache.rfs
Hi all,
I've read almost every post about the update, but still have some questions so here goes.
I'm on complete stock, untouched. didn't even install clockwirkmod recovery. The ONLY thing I did was root.
I'm out of the US so obviously no OTA for me.
I was wandering if I need to unroot inorder to use the Odin method and wether it is possible to reroot after. Does the update break root, does it have any this to do with it?
Also, is flashing clockwork rec risking anything? Afterall I understand I have to nandroid backup so I need it right?
Thx
BTW, this is my first post (noob) so will be happy to get a bit more than the common nutshell answer since I'm new
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i followed these steps but i can't make my phone go into download menu. damn it! the ota taking too long to arrive.
OMG!
This fix the phone!
My phone was bricked by OTA and this method DOES recover my phone back to normal. I could even recover my important DATA!
PS. T-mobile can't recover my data.
Thank you superman in XDA.
so i just put on the leaked THROUGH ODIN froyo onto my captivate, and i thought yeah its nice but its not as snappy as the other roms
so i put my phone into download mode and get ready to flash it back to stock so i can put on cog or assonace or w.e. i choose
but now my computer (Windows 7 32) won't recognize the phone in download mode anymore! its retarded i don't understanddddddd
first it works now it doesn't. it used to recognize it but now USB DEVICE IS NOT RECOGNIZED or whatever bull**** it spits out...ive uninstalled and installed and restarted and registry cleaned my computer a billion times...
anyone else?
You can try reloading your drivers. sometimes it helps. Or a different usb port. BEFORE you flash back.....you can swap the kernel from dg's cognition 2.3b8 into your phone.....works WONDERS for general snapiness...BUT...the 2.2 leak renders your bluetooth pretty useless......havent tried it since the kernel swap.....anyone know if the kernel swap effects bluetooth? Anyway...entertain the thought
i kno u can change the kernel but i really want to get the bloatware off and voodoo and everything and have a quadrant of OVER 9000!!! lol
but seroiusly wtf samsung...whats going on
I gave up on samsung updates about 3 days after I got my phone. I see a lot of complaining about the bloatware....i personally dont see the big deal....its 5 or so apps and you can just leave them buried in the app folder and install the things you actually use on your home screens...just my 2 cents. BTW voodoo DOES come with the kernel swap...and its awesome!
okay i got the computer to recognize the phone
now odin is being gay...just one thing after another LOL
but anyways...
this is how its going down...
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> sbl.bin
and thats where it gets stuck...its not moving past that
rbozzo09 said:
okay i got the computer to recognize the phone
now odin is being gay...just one thing after another LOL
but anyways...
this is how its going down...
Added!!
Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
File analysis..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
sbl.bin
and thats where it gets stuck...its not moving past that
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That could be a problem. If it does not move your only choice will be to pull batery and start again. You are stuck on the secondary boot loader.
Good luck
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lol yes it is a problem haha
ideas anyone?
ive tried a few different ODINS and the same thing happens it just gets stuck...
should i clear anything like wipe before flashing to a stock?
do i just press master reset before i flash to stock?
Can you still get into download mode?
Have you tried deleting odin, re download.
I am presuming you have used odin before and this is a new behavior.
mcord11758 said:
Can you still get into download mode?
Have you tried deleting odin, re download.
I am presuming you have used odin before and this is a new behavior.
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yeah i've used it to every extreme today haha i have a few odins
one to get to stock JH6
one thats a fix for the 3 button combo and stock JH6 (where you have to manually load the pda and pit
and the one that flashed me to the leaked 2.2
the only one that works it the leaked 2.2, but i want to get back to JH6 so i can flash it to the new perception
i don't think redownloading odin will work because i have them all saved in different folders...
I am not sure how to fix your odin problem, but you can swap kernels, then try to flash perception through clockwork.
Just a thought
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mcord11758 said:
I am not sure how to fix your odin problem, but you can swap kernels, then try to flash perception through clockwork.
Just a thought
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lol i would love to know how to do that...
i kno how to install clockwork and get rooted but i dunno how to swap kernels
Just a suggestion...try using a different usb cord. We have a number of different cords (half of which are cheap amazon ones mainly used for charging) and I have seen times where changing cords has solved my headache with communication problems (using adb commands) and odin hanging, even though the same cord worked fine the day before.
Are you rooted
sgs kernel flasher app from market
Get app
Download a kernel.
Open app, back up current kernel just in case. Move kernel to file on your sd that the app creates. Open app select choose kernel click flash kernel.
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Hello everyone,
I want my phone back to the way it was on android 2.1 so I can update to 2.2.
I got 2.2 on my phone before it was officially released, and had to do it with other CSC etc.
So I want my phone back to the way it was when I bought it, how will I be doing this?
I remember I had JM2 when I got it.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT:
Found this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913
Those are the ones you get when buying the phone right? So, can I just pick the JM2 and flash it?
Please help.
yes the ones in that link are official stock ROMs just flash which ever you desire and your phone is 100% original again.
Alright then, thanks.
I'm trying to find a tutorial on how to flash it, since it's been awhile. But I can only find tutorials for custom roms.
the tutorial is in the link, its relatively easy. have you downloaded the stock rom you want ?? does it come in 1 file or 3
It's still downloading it, but it's 1 file in .exe format.
The CSC's in that thread, does not include a JM2 one. Am I missing something? And what PIT file do I have to use?
im confused ??? its in .exe format ? wait till it download and then open it and make sure... if it needs a pit it should all be in there, a lot of stock roms come in just 1 .tar file.
I think it's a 7zip.
Alright, I'll just reply in this thread when there's something I need. Thanks for the help so far.
The PIT file isn't included, do I really need to use it or is it optional?
I think I have to use the 512.
just make sure re-partition is checked before you flash.
Alright.
But I think I have a little problem.
When I connect my phone, "0:[COM3]" shows up yellow in Odin. Shouldn't it be green?
Screenshot: http://i52.tinypic.com/34j4ufk.png
(I hope it's clear)
And it's just stuck there.
its supposed to be yellow.
Ok, but does it take long for it to go on?
I've tried it without the PIT file but then this happens.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
have you extracted the files ?? or did it come in 1 file ?
Procedure:
1.Open ODIN. (And close Kies, if you have it open. It is important to have ODIN open BEFORE connection the phone via USB!)
2.Select the PDA/Modem/CSC/.PIT files in Odin. (For kernel flashes, only PDA is required. For FW flashes, .PIT and at least a PDA is required. Some PDAs have Modem and CSC integrated. Make sure you have the correct .PIT file. Usually 512.pit)
3.Check the "Re-Partition" checkbox.
4.Turn the phone into the download mode by pressing and holding VolumeDown+Home+Power.
5.Connect your phone with your computer and wait until the drivers are installed.
6.When the drivers are installed, click Start.
7.The phone will be flashed and once it’s finished, it will boot up. (Do NOT disconnect the usb-cable, remove the battery or otherwise interrupt this process!)
8.You have successfully flashed your phone.
That's what I forgot, the download mode.
But the Re-partition has to be un-checked? Should it be checked or not?
check it, if you have all 3 files. and pit. then everything will be normal
Ok, it's going good so far.
You have been a great help, I really appreciate it
It did say something about having no access to multi-something. But other went fine.
good, just be sure to let it boot properly. sometimes it can take 15mins to boot up so dont panic. as long as ODIN says PASS, all is well.
I got another question.
Since it's android 2.1 and 2.2 being released. Kies should tell you that there is an update?
But Kies says: This version of the device cannot be updated.
By current firmware version it says: PDA:JM2 / PHONE:JM1 / CSC:JM1
Something wrong?
So I've downloaded the following kernels from a link here on XDA that should be swapping kernels to allow me root on my recently upgraded, stock ROGERS 2.3.3 Captivate. Odin is telling me to "Check image files !!" when I load the .tar files into the Select Intergrated Package (and yes, the one package switch is on). I opened the tar to double check it wasn't double-compressed.
What else would be giving me this problem? I'm using Odin 4.28. Curiously, it is showing my phone as detected, my phone IS in downloading mode, but Odin just says (Android) in the Title, no specific model. But it says it's found it on COM 6. <1> Added!! and Detected!!
It's when I load up the kernel tar's and try to start that it yells at me. Is this triggering anything in anyone's mind that I'm doing wrong? Or do I need to provide more info?
I am using Vista 32-bit (legit) on a Dell studioXPS. And I ran it as administrator.
never heard of ODIN 4.28. i think its only up to version 1.82 or so.
sounds like you are using the wrong ODIN
Pirateghost said:
never heard of ODIN 4.28. i think its only up to version 1.82 or so.
sounds like you are using the wrong ODIN
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Yeah. That is def the wrong version of Odin. Download the i9000 bootloaders in my sig. Unzip it. Delete the pda.tar.md5 file. Use the included version of Odin (1.82 I think) to flash your kernel.
Alright, quick question - I accidentally flashed the phone, not the pda. I tried to flash the KH2 modem back via phone but ODIN failed. Kies is currently not detecting the phone, and so I decided to try flashing the PDA while I had it open and I would figure the modem out after. ODIN hung, so I closed it and rebooted out of downloading mode and got the Phone ! Computer error. So I figure now I have to flash back to the stock rom and start over again, but this time I would like some advice as to which step to take next. I downloaded I896UXKH2-HOMEBINARY.tar.md5 from another thread here. Can I flash this with Odin - and if so, which is the place to load it? Bootloader? PDA? Phone? CSC? I have no PIT files.
Think it goes into the pda slot. Go back to the thread t you got it from and read the first post of the thread. Also restart your computer before trying to flash again.
can someone upload the modem.zip, please thank you
Hello all,
I have a sg-n7000. And i was trying to put another rom on it.
I downloaded odin mobile because the pc odin did not past further then ''zimage''.
I selected abys kernel. (i have a lpy kernel on android 4.03. this is ICS?)
after i executed the file, my note restarted. And didn't past the samsung boot screen.
it's still possible to enter download mode & clok workmod recovery v5.8.1.5. (entered by pressing volume up, home and power button)
I went to cwm and selected wipe data. it's still possible to enter cwm and download mode.
But i don't know what to do, to recover to a working phone. At this point it doesn't matter to me if it's going back to stock rom or to custom rom. As long as get's back to live.
Please who can help me.
many thanks
bearhunt said:
Hello all,
I have a sg-n7000. And i was trying to put another rom on it.
I downloaded odin mobile because the pc odin did not past further then ''zimage''.
I selected abys kernel. (i have a lpy kernel on android 4.03. this is ICS?)
after i executed the file, my note restarted. And didn't past the samsung boot screen.
it's still possible to enter download mode & clok workmod recovery v5.8.1.5. (entered by pressing volume up, home and power button)
I went to cwm and selected wipe data. it's still possible to enter cwm and download mode.
But i don't know what to do, to recover to a working phone. At this point it doesn't matter to me if it's going back to stock rom or to custom rom. As long as get's back to live.
Please who can help me.
many thanks
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Just try and enter download mode and flash stock rom. You gonna be alright, trust me.
Aluyi said:
Just try and enter download mode and flash stock rom. You gonna be alright, trust me.
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Ok, does it matter which stock rom. because i had the lky kernel.
1. I'm downloading now "N7000XXLPY_N7000XENLP1_XEN.zip" on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
is this a good one?
So long as its stock it shouldnt matter, You should try to get the original one your phone came with, Or as close as possible.
I believe the issue is the kernel, You could try to flash another one before going down the route of restoring to stock.
Give speedmod a try, if it fails to boot still, then flash stock GB
azzledazzle said:
So long as its stock it shouldnt matter, You should try to get the original one your phone came with, Or as close as possible.
I believe the issue is the kernel, You could try to flash another one before going down the route of restoring to stock.
Give speedmod a try, if it fails to boot still, then flash stock GB
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Ok, my note came with gb. And was updated by KIES.
And it has the lpy kernel. I believe this one was a unstable version.
In odin i get this:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> zImage
and it hangs on zimage. doesn't more.
What now.
how long has it been stuck like that for ? if anything was to fail it would be datafs or factoryfs. Its weird that its sticking on the kernel.
Have you tried to flash stock kernel in ODIN, and then the firmware on top ?
azzledazzle said:
how long has it been stuck like that for ? if anything was to fail it would be datafs or factoryfs. Its weird that its sticking on the kernel.
Have you tried to flash stock kernel in ODIN, and then the firmware on top ?
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the first time i used odin, downloaded abys kernel as it would be a safe kernel. It hung for 45 min.
the second time, i downloaded the N7000XXLPY_N7000XXLPT_N7000XENLP1_HOME.tar.md5. And it hung.
And if i'm right i cant put that file on de sd card and install from cwm.
close KIES and try again with pc odin.
praetorius said:
close KIES and try again with pc odin.
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i'm on a different computer without KIES. I installed samsung usb driver.
Ok,
i downloaded the stockrom.
Went to annother pc.
Started odin up.
Selected the downloaded tar file with the pda button.
did select only reboot & reset time.
hit start.
it went further now. But in the end. odin gave a red flashin fault.
Is it now bricked?
Could be a communication error with the device...
As mentioned Hard brick would usually hang on FactoryFS or Data..
Try rebooting your PC
Use an alternate USB port and retry..
Hi all,
Thanx all. I managed to get a gb xxkk5 running on the note.
I went to another computer.
And used odin.
selected:
- pit file (downloaded from here)
- stockrom (downloaded from sammobile)
removed sd card and sim card.
hit start.
Now he is in configure mode of a new samsung account.
Again, thanks.