Hi everyone!
I recently got my euro galaxy tab. Upon connecting it to kies. It needs an update from JK5 to JMG.
I already rooted my tab and obtained latest firmware from this forum (thank you very much) to avoid locked/signed bootloaders. However upon updating with odin 1.7. I found out that the ebook applications is gone. I tried a factory reset but to no avail. Tried to manually install the app but its an odex app. I searched the forum found out i need to access /system/app but for the life of me i cannot find it (sorry for sounding noobish but tab world is new to me).
ALL I could do is revert to previous JK5 firmware. I would like to update my firmware w/o losing the ebook app. Any help would be appreciated.
Also second question. Am thinking about installing overcome custommod. Is it possible to revert to stock mod after installing overcome or is it a one way ticket.
Thank you for your tolerance and TIA for any help offered.
REGARDS.
Bump Any help please?
What ebook reader was it? Can you not install any ebook reader? (Kindle, Nook, Aldiko (my favorite), etc.)
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Hey,
First of all, I tried to find the answer tot he problem in the forums before posting but I was unsuccessful.
I am having some trouble rooting my Bell i9000M. It came with Froyo when I recieved it. I tried androot, z4root, and SuperOneClick but they all failed. In my forum research I came across some comment that said z4root does notwork with the UGJK4 version.
I am restricted to 2 computers, a Mac and a laptop running Ubuntu Linux, so it'd be difficult for me to use Kies for anything.
What is my next step in rooting the phone?
I also tried to flash a kernel, which I read I can do without root access usining heimdall but this error occured: unknown required load command 0x80000022.
My phone is able to do into 3-button recovery and download modes.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Alex.
edit: spelling
Upgrade to Jl2 use superoneclick it works.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
have done a lot of reading over the last week trying to work out how to root my SGS i9000M, checking both these forums as well as android & phandroid, as well as googling the issue and trying the Market. I've also checked out many youtube videos on this topic but they seem out of date now. I note the most recent thread on here by liv4air (march 2011) but it doesn't really help with my query.
I am a total noob with regard to this - only heard about rooting a couple of weeks ago but I definitely like the idea. My 1st handset had to be replaced due to a sound issue (it had 2.2 Froyo) - was replaced with a handset sourced for Canadian market (linked to Bell - has lots of stock apps from them that are useless to me). I'd like to get rid of them to start with, but this handset is running Eclair 2.1 - didn't realise this for awhile after it was replaced and didn't actually understand the differences between the builds and firmware.
So now i've got GT-i9000M, Eclair.UGJH2
kernel [email protected] #2, firmware version 2.1-update1 (updated via Kies).
I have tried the one click root download which put the 'update.zip' file on my SD but when I tried to install this in the recovery mode (have discovered that I have the download and recovery mode buttons - also totally new to me!) there was a red error message:
E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip
(status 7)
Installation aborted.
Have seen the Ryan ZA OCLF in Market too, but understand that the 'rooting' ability has been removed from that app.
Have downloaded the Odin3 program to maybe try to root it via this method but am confused about how to get kernels/which ones to get...or even if that's what I have to do! can find various kernels etc at SamFirmware but not really sure how to use them.
Am I even close to working out how to root this phone!?
Please help!
Flash EZbase : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991792 with odin. All the instructions you need are over there.
It's a complete, stock rom except for a few modifications (such as root and cwm recovery), you can choose to download froyo or gingerbread depending on what you want to flash next, if you do.
(Froyo is the 2.2 android OS that has more stable custom roms/kernels while Gingerbread is the new 2.3.3)
Also since you're on a i9000m, you may want to flash a "i9000m" modem (with the 850mhz band) found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876391 after flashing, but it's not necessary.
Thanks for that link - it looks promising so i'll read through it properly and give it a go soon. I can't query to that forum as it's a development thread but a couple more queries...just want to make sure i don't do anything stupid!
The instructions state: Download all the EZOdin, EZbase CSC, PDA, PHONE and PIT if you do not have Samsung Kies installed, The Samsung USB Drivers will be required to.
Do you know if this means to download ALL those things if I don't have Kies installed, or just PIT if I don't have Kies installed? I do have Kies installed so not sure which of the above I require.
And on the Kies topic, it also states: If Samsung Kies is used please make sure you kill all Samsung Kies related services that are running (kies, tray agent, etc.)
sorry if i'm making you smack your head in disbelief at my ignorance, but does this mean I can use Kies to flash a kernel to my phone (and hence not need the above)...or that when using EZOdin to flash my phone, I need to make sure I have Kies completely shut down during the process?
And I assume by having Kies on my PC, I do not need to download the samsung USB drivers.
Thanks!
What the first sentence means is that you will need the usb drivers if Kies is not installed. There's a period missing I guess.
For the second one, it means you need to close Kies completely before flashing.
Thanks!
Got EZOdin, and the PDA/PHONE/CSC files, but when I click on the EZBase pit file this is all that's written on the page it opens:
v˜4
Edit: don't know why the rest of my post wouldn't complete above, but no luck in downloading the EZOdin.pit file, either at home (or now here at work).
Any thoughts? Reiterating my noob knowledge (or lack thereof) - I assume the .pit file is crucial to the process? Is there anywhere else I get this file, or another .pit file that will suffice?
Maybe i'll do some reading on PIT....
Rooted successfully!
been a bit of a task over the last fortnight trying to work out the ins & outs of rooting, the ways to go about it and to find a method that worked, which i've finally done.
this is really just a post in case anyone in a similar position and feeling as lost as i was along the road to discovery might benefit from how i managed it.
(and this assumes you've already read the many disclaimers out there about bricking your phone, & making sure you do a lot of reading of the threads on this topic)
i ended up using shortfuse superoneclick. got the program from shortfuse.org - v1.9. i downloaded it and ran it with my anitvirus turned off. It worked fine as per the instructions on the website (shortfuse.org) or in the thread here.
Bell Galaxy Vibrant i9000M
recently upgraded from 2.1 to 2.2 via Kies
UGKC1
kernel 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #4
...now to do some proper exploring and fun!
Well done, take your time and,welcome to the world of fast galaxy s!!
Sent from gt i9000 insanity 8.5/fugumod
see these instructions: http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2010/11/samsung-galaxy-s-how-to-install.html
good kernel, root, cwm and excellent, clear instructions
lgsshedden said:
see these instructions: http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2010/11/samsung-galaxy-s-how-to-install.html
good kernel, root, cwm and excellent, clear instructions
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Now rooted and have gone and obtained TiB, Terminal Emulator, Wireless Tether and Root Explorer.
Had the speedmod kernel downloaded and was going to try to flash it to my phone via Odin as per the link you provided but wasn't sure if the kernel itself would root my phone and didn't get replies for my query about that.
So...now that i'm rooted you would still recommend flashing the speedmod kernel? I would assume mainly for the benefits of the kernel itself? Any likelihood of problems arising, having already rooted with SuperOneClick?
Thanks for your advice - the speedmod does sound good and have heard many happy reports from users.
yes it would have rooted you hence my suggestions for using it: sorry to have not been more clear
yes the speedmod kernel would be an upgrade over the stock one but my signature indicates what I use now: very fast and outstanding, not available on xda
I was never able to get oneclick to work as it was blocked on my pc, so my solution stemmed from having to find an alternate answer to a problem like yours
its fun once you get started: lots of help, even more opinion!
I have search these forums for an answer to this, but cannot find a answer to this exqact question and don't want to start installing ROMs unless I really have to.
I rooted my UK uynbranded Tab using Z4 root a while back. I saw gingerbread is now available in my region so tried to update, but Kies is telling me an update is available but refusing to update my tab. I unrooted the Tab using Z4 root and tried again, but still without success.
Currently my version reports:2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1, build FROYO.XWJJ7, baseband P1000XXJK5
Do I really need to reflash to a stock ROM?
If I must, could someone please recommend a tutorial to help me, I see several guides but no idea which is the right one for my circumstances.
Thanks
Gary
Hi All,
I bought the Bell version of the phone (Vibrant) because I wanted the front facing camera... Then unlocked and rooted it and inserted my Rogers SIM and have had no issues for quite a while. I successfully loaded Froyo when it became available on Kies without any sd problems. (had to re-root but no big deal).
Now I understand that Bell has released Gingerbread via Kies, but when I open Kies, it doesn't recognize my firmware at all... just shows blank.
I un-rooted and erased all data to see if that would allow me the upgrade but still nothing...
Can anyone offer any assistance or have the files that I can install using a different method?
Much appreciated,
Jamie
Use the search Luke....
Seriously, there is a huge thread detailing Bell's KG3, including dumps you can flash with Odin instead of using Kies. The best part? Even though it is only 9 posts down from yours, I ever got you the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1211939
If you don't want to use KG3, just flash any of the Gingerbread roms in the development forum and flash an appropriate modem. 99% of those threads include flashing instructions.
shadoslayer said:
Use the search Luke....
Seriously, there is a huge thread detailing Bell's KG3, including dumps you can flash with Odin instead of using Kies. The best part? Even though it is only 9 posts down from yours, I ever got you the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1211939
If you don't want to use KG3, just flash any of the Gingerbread roms in the development forum and flash an appropriate modem. 99% of those threads include flashing instructions.
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Thanks,
I did read most of that thread but can't find anyone else who's using a Rogers SIM on an i9000m... I don't like or use Kies very often and I'm getting annoyed that it won't seem to even read my current firmware. MyPhoneExplorer seems to read it just fine but Kies seems to only want to be some kind of media toy.
I will borrow a Bell SIM to see if it will recognize long enough to use the Kies update, and if that fails I'll flash with Odin.
I assume I'll have to root again once I flash?
robinsonj said:
I assume I'll have to root again once I flash?
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Yes you will.
make sure you have the latest version of kies, also make sure your csc is set to BMC (open dialer *#272*"your imei"*), select BMC and isntall that will factory reset your phone btw... after that it should work... I am not sure that a Rogers Sim card is affecting it, have you tried just pulling the SIM altogether and connecting? Are you running any custom ROMs currently or have you in the past? Maybe flash back to UGKC1 with Odin if you are and then use Kies to update.
Ended up finding some detailed instructions on "MostlyIrrelevant" for installing 2.3.4 with a Rogers (and Bell) supported Modem. a couple more steps to install the ROM, but it's a deodexed version of the international release with the bloatware removed and TW Launcher removed and replaced by TouchWiz... nicely also has CWM and Titanium in it too, so flashes are much easier from now on. (small workaround to get Bluetooth working but the solution was also in the comments section.) Next step to get back a couple pieces of Samsung bloatware back on... mostly SocialHub and Samsung e-mail... so I can connect all my contact lists and e-mail accounts into one place. I bookmarked the link to Pharaohnough's posting of the apks for these apps (THANKS!) that I want back but will have to wait 'till after work to try them.
Hi everyone,i got some questions about rooting a samsung galaxy tab gtp1000 running in 2.2 froyo android.
Does rooting a galaxy tab without flashing anything to it has risk of bricking it ?
Well I just want to uninstall old apps and install some apps required root access such as sixaxis controller support,droidwall,adblocker for browsers,new sywpe (mine has preinstalled sywpe and unable to upgrade to latest version).
Well iam not really sure what does rooting means.does rooting means example creating a adminstrator account and has access to everything ? without any risk except upgrading android version like 2.2 to 2.3 ?
Hope someone can answer my question
Thank you very much
dc2mx said:
Hi everyone,i got some questions about rooting a samsung galaxy tab gtp1000 running in 2.2 froyo android.
Does rooting a galaxy tab without flashing anything to it has risk of bricking it ?
Well I just want to uninstall old apps and install some apps required root access such as sixaxis controller support,droidwall,adblocker for browsers,new sywpe (mine has preinstalled sywpe and unable to upgrade to latest version).
Well iam not really sure what does rooting means.does rooting means example creating a adminstrator account and has access to everything ? without any risk except upgrading android version like 2.2 to 2.3 ?
Hope someone can answer my question
Thank you very much
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You should be able to use SuperOneClickRoot if you're going to stay with froyo (2.2) and shouldn't have to worry too much about bricking anything (these devices are hard to brick in general worst you do is soft brick and have to go back to stock) Rooting is exactly like having adminstrator access. If you're thinking about going to 2.3.x you'll want to find a pre-rooted rom.
Hi again,thank you for your reply.i just rooted my galaxy tab today using superoneclick,at first the app crash for unknown reason.second it went not responding.but i tried it third time and waited awhile to finish installing files to my galaxy tab and i finally got the successfully rooted message.
By the way, my Galaxy Tab GT P1000 is now still running in Android 2.2 Froyo Rooted.can i just update the firmware to 2.3 gingerbread through official samsung kies program on pc ? Or i have to unroot my galaxy tab to update to official ginger bread 2.3 update ?
And just to let you know that i just deleted mine preinstalled swype and installed new swype beta.not sure if it's safe to install an official update.
Before i rooted my tab the samsung kies program found a new firmware update for my tab which has some long code and jpi something i can't remember it correctly,not really sure if it is gingerbread update
I just notice that when i open more than 2 apps some apps automatically closes itself.does anyone know what is causing it ?
Samsung kies kinda sucks since the usb connection kept disconnecting it's kinda hard to backup stuff.not to mention backup some small files takes ages too.
That's how I got started. First I rooted my tab, after seeing how easy that was I tried a new ROM. After seeing how easy that was, the next thing I know I've been through 3 different ROMs now.
Then I hear about the newest version 2.3.5, which is suppose to rock. So I decide to go back to stock, so I can have a clean flash of the newest version. That is where I made my mistake. I grabbed the wrong version (GSM instead of CDMA) and soft bricked my tab. After following some advice I got, I eventually hard bricked my tab.
RESEARCH! If you decide to try new ROMs research and read the thread fully and if you still not sure ask questions.
Well that is what i am doing now.trying to confirm if it's safe to do it and that.anyway i hope someone will answers my questions soon
Hi can someone help answer my questions at post 3
hi there - i 'accidentally' rooted my p1000 running stock froyo - but i used the file found here (search for youtube title: How to ROOT Galaxy TAB P1000 [Gingerbread]) which is meant for use with gingerbread - and now it freezes up at the boot screen - wondering if you can suggest a file i could use to recover? anyone else had this problem before? is it bricked?
Next time post in q&a
Just restock to GB.
follow my signature to the overcome files and download the files and PDF guide, start with page 7 of the guide.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using xda app-developers app
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ianfotheringham said:
hi there - i 'accidentally' rooted my p1000 running stock froyo - but i used the file found here (search for youtube title: How to ROOT Galaxy TAB P1000 [Gingerbread]) which is meant for use with gingerbread - and now it freezes up at the boot screen - wondering if you can suggest a file i could use to recover? anyone else had this problem before? is it bricked?
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Hi ianfotheringham,
Just a suggestion, you may want to flash a stock Gingerbread firmware to your device from below's link.
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-P1000
Just choose from what region you're from. If your region is not on the list, I think most (if not all) of them will still work.
Use Odin to flash it. There's a lot of tutorials you can find online.
Like you, I also bricked my device recently but was able to fix it.
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