[Q] Repairs - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm about to send my phone in to Samsung. They already sent me a new one.
I have used Odin to wipe it and set it back to stock firmware. But I still have Voodoo lagfix Kernel on there.
Is this going to be necessary?
If so, can anyone point me to a download of the STOCK Kernel?
And with either a way to flash it with Odin, or preferably with Clockwork Recovery, but whichever will be simpler. Just assume that I don't have either, that I'm starting with a blank slate. Whichever would be simpler from there.
Thanks.

Smart enough to mark this as a? Not smart enough to post in the q a section.
Odin should be replacing your kernal to stock. There are pinned threads with any info you need.

whiteguypl said:
Smart enough to mark this as a? Not smart enough to post in the q a section.
Odin should be replacing your kernal to stock. There are pinned threads with any info you need.
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Agreed!!
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Will they bother to check the flash when you send it back?

Will they bother to check the flash when you send it back?
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I was wondering the same thing. If not, then it won't matter.
And no, Odin3 did not take me back to the original kernel.
Am I doing something wrong?
I used the Odin download that I got from [STOCK ROM] Odin3 One-Click Downloader and Drivers CAPTIVATE ONLY
Thanks for the quick responses.
Any more help would be very much appreciated.

If your flashing using ODIN 1-Click it does install the stock kernel.

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Cognition ROM / rooted .... want to go back to stock???

I rooted and flashed to the Cognition ROM. I want to go back to stock and so I can get the Samsung over the air updates (2.2) when it comes out.
How can I do this? I tried the Odin one click unroot and when back to the stock software via Clockworky recovery/Rom manager....
Software updates fail though when the captivate restarts....
Nevermind I get ya now. The stock rom Odin one click isn't supposed to be flashed through clockwork. You need to read more.
PS, Questions belong in Q & A section.
Search for odin3 one-click downloader by designgears. I never worry about unrooting it. Odin does it for me.
Btw, Wrong section. Should be in q&a
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
Thanks... will the Odin one click work for other phones (HTC Aria) or is it soley for the Captivate?
Tenacious--M said:
Thanks... will the Odin one click work for other phones (HTC Aria) or is it soley for the Captivate?
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There may be something comparable, but the odin for the Captivate only has the Captivate software.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
Yes...deft don't flash in cwm. Need odin onclick get into dl mode and flash...make sure all usb drivers installed and odin started first
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[Q] Stock rom for CWM?

I was having trouble searching using the stock browser so I just created a new thread. Is there a way to flash to stock using cwm for people who want to flash a new rom but aren't at their computer?
No only Odin. Questions go in Q & A
I find it hard to believe that there is no way to flash to stock from CWM. There has to be a way to make JH6 or something like that into a ROM that I can flash. Some way to restore to out of the box condition without a computer. I hate talking like this because I dont develope anything, and thinking that it is easy is quite nieve.
silverslotcar said:
No only Odin. Questions go in Q & A
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thatoneguy99 said:
I find it hard to believe that there is no way to flash to stock from CWM. There has to be a way to make JH6 or something like that into a ROM that I can flash. Some way to restore to out of the box condition without a computer. I hate talking like this because I dont develope anything, and thinking that it is easy is quite nieve.
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Bad information! You have to search Development thread a bit, it's been awhile so the answer is buried. It's not JF6 but close enough.
I897UCJH7 - OTA System, Kernel, Modem - Clockwork Flashable - Rooted

[Q] Odin 1 click 2.2 for captivate

Hi,
can someone please post a link to download Odin 1 click for captivate 2.2?
(the one in mobiletechvideos site is dead cos its megaupload)
thanks
ap1618 said:
Hi,
can someone please post a link to download Odin 1 click for captivate 2.2?
(the one in mobiletechvideos site is dead cos its megaupload)
thanks
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Here is the link to the Heimdall One-click for 2.2
It was found in the sticky for the OneClicks master collection in the Development Section.
Red_81 said:
Here is the link to the Heimdall One-click for 2.2
It was found in the sticky for the OneClicks master collection in the Development Section.
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I saw this one right after I posted this question... but never used Heimdall... Is it the same as Odin, and safe?
after going to stock, can I flash gingie bootloaders etc using Odin?
thanks
ap1618 said:
I saw this one right after I posted this question... but never used Heimdall... Is it the same as Odin, and safe?
after going to stock, can I flash gingie bootloaders etc using Odin?
thanks
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It's functionally the same as Odin, just an open source alternative. You can do everything that you can do with Odin.
Its annoying to get work on windows though. IMO atleast.
prbassplayer said:
Its annoying to get work on windows though. IMO atleast.
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The drivers are a bit wonky, for sure. They only install for one USB port, so then you need to remember which one works every time you flash. I've had mixed results, mostly due to my complete lack of patience and my familiarity with Odin. I just don't want to be the "Just use Odin" guy
Na man I get it
Sent from my ICS powered Captivate using Tapatalk
I want to go to stock 2.2 so that I can install GB... but the Heimdall one says it doesnt wipe user apps... would it be a problem when upgrading to GB bootloaders and then upgrading the ROM?
thanks
prbassplayer said:
Its annoying to get work on windows though. IMO atleast.
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windows is the only thing that will run on my pc.. Ubuntu HATES my pc.
ap1618 said:
I want to go to stock 2.2 so that I can install GB... but the Heimdall one says it doesnt wipe user apps... would it be a problem when upgrading to GB bootloaders and then upgrading the ROM?
thanks
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If your upgrading through kies to kk4 official, it takes care of everything for you. It has bootloaders in it, no need to flash separately. As for user apps, why would you WANT to wipe your apps? I've went from jf6 to kb1 to kk4 with kies and never lost an app. And I was rooted when I went to kb1

[Q] Soft Bricked - Can get to Download mode series 1103 phone

Hey there,
I was trying to fix up a friends captivate and attempted to use the odin oneclick to restore back to stock 2.1. This was before i read that it only works on phones below 1010. I know let the flaming begin. I ran across the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36 for restoring to I897UCJH2 Firmware for phones over 1010 but all the links relating to this are dead. I have searched high and low for these files. Does anybody have any advice or the files i need?
ncpanicfan said:
Hey there,
I was trying to fix up a friends captivate and attempted to use the odin oneclick to restore back to stock 2.1. This was before i read that it only works on phones below 1010. I know let the flaming begin. I ran across the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36 for restoring to I897UCJH2 Firmware for phones over 1010 but all the links relating to this are dead. I have searched high and low for these files. Does anybody have any advice or the files i need?
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I'd suggest going directly for Odin KK4 (GB 3.5). It can be found in the stickies.
What ROM/version was he on before trying to flash stock 2.1?
BWolf56 said:
I'd suggest going directly for Odin KK4 (GB 3.5). It can be found in the stickies.
What ROM/version was he on before trying to flash stock 2.1?
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He was on stock 2.2 I found this (i897uckk4 Odin One Click CONTAINS Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe) from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843&highlight=uckk4
does this look right? If I have drivers and odin recognizes the phone I'm good to go?
ncpanicfan said:
He was on stock 2.2 I found this (i897uckk4 Odin One Click CONTAINS Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe) from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843&highlight=uckk4
does this look right? If I have drivers and odin recognizes the phone I'm good to go?
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Yes indeed. Just make sure nothing interrupts it!
BWolf56 said:
Yes indeed. Just make sure nothing interrupts it!
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:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
Shew! Worked like a charm.

[Q] Captivate 2.2 Froyo to X-Bean

Re: [ROM][4.1.1][PORT] X-Bean **2.0** (fast, stable & superfunctional)
Been browsing for an update on AT&T Captivate SGH-I897 Froyo 2.2 and now on T-Moble
Unlocked, rooted with SOC and CWM recovery..
Read thru development on X-Bean **2.0**
Understood to get: x-bean 1.1Base.zip / gapps-jb20121011-signed.zip / BUT not sure which kernal!!
Early the thread states Devil 1.0.4vc but most recently suggests alternative of semaphore 2.0.3c.
Am I correct in thinking both work, just the semaphore is newer?
Thanks
Tyannt said:
Re: [ROM][4.1.1][PORT] X-Bean **2.0** (fast, stable & superfunctional)
Been browsing for an update on AT&T Captivate SGH-I897 Froyo 2.2 and now on T-Moble
Unlocked, rooted with SOC and CWM recovery..
Read thru development on X-Bean **2.0**
Understood to get: x-bean 1.1Base.zip / gapps-jb20121011-signed.zip / BUT not sure which kernal!!
Early the thread states Devil 1.0.4vc but most recently suggests alternative of semaphore 2.0.3c.
Am I correct in thinking both work, just the semaphore is newer?
Thanks
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They both work. Just make sure you get the right version.
BWolf56 said:
They both work. Just make sure you get the right version.
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Appreciate the reply BWolf56!
I will be sure to use either the kernals with the "c" suffix as suggested in the original thread!
NOW! Trying to decide on the best Backup App..
Tyannt said:
Appreciate the reply BWolf56!
I will be sure to use either the kernals with the "c" suffix as suggested in the original thread!
NOW! Trying to decide on the best Backup App..
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TiBu is my personal fav.
UPDATE... Again, thanks BWolf56!
AT&T Captivate on FROYO 2.2. OneClickRoot, CWM Recovery V2.5.1.2
Did ROM backup, TiBu backup, EFS, APN, Contacts etc
Installed/Flashed:
ROM X-Bean1.1 base.zip
gapps-jb-2012101-signed.zip
Semaphore_jb_2.0.3c.zip
landscape_fix.zip
Phone booted up fine initially, would always revert to landscape view, back button was now the home button.
Could not find any of my backups. "UI" kept crapping out; "Unfortunately UI is not responding" Think that's what it said!
Had to click OK and it was back until i touched anything and kept happening...
Did Advanced Restore -> CWM Recovery of: System, Data, Cache, ext/sd
Phone rebooted.... Stuck on AT&T logo screen, charging pinwheel shows but doesn't move.
Cannot get into recovery.. managed to get into "dowload mode"
tried i897UCJF6-final-OCD-REVO.zip loaded on computer, phone connected in download mode,
loaded PIT file only as the zip had no PAD file....... NO SUCCESS
If I proceeded in a NOOB fashion, it's because I am so I'll take my licks Lol
Any help would be appreciated!
Figured it best to just get back to stock 2.2, maybe even earlier since I wouldn't have the 3e recovery
problem not being able to install from OTHER sources. Then TRY again after brushing up!!!!!!!!
Tyannt said:
UPDATE... Again, thanks BWolf56!
AT&T Captivate on FROYO 2.2. OneClickRoot, CWM Recovery V2.5.1.2
Did ROM backup, TiBu backup, EFS, APN, Contacts etc
Installed/Flashed:
ROM X-Bean1.1 base.zip
gapps-jb-2012101-signed.zip
Semaphore_jb_2.0.3c.zip
landscape_fix.zip
Phone booted up fine initially, would always revert to landscape view, back button was now the home button.
Could not find any of my backups. "UI" kept crapping out; "Unfortunately UI is not responding" Think that's what it said!
Had to click OK and it was back until i touched anything and kept happening...
Did Advanced Restore -> CWM Recovery of: System, Data, Cache, ext/sd
Phone rebooted.... Stuck on AT&T logo screen, charging pinwheel shows but doesn't move.
Cannot get into recovery.. managed to get into "dowload mode"
tried i897UCJF6-final-OCD-REVO.zip loaded on computer, phone connected in download mode,
loaded PIT file only as the zip had no PAD file....... NO SUCCESS
If I proceeded in a NOOB fashion, it's because I am so I'll take my licks Lol
Any help would be appreciated!
Figured it best to just get back to stock 2.2, maybe even earlier since I wouldn't have the 3e recovery
problem not being able to install from OTHER sources. Then TRY again after brushing up!!!!!!!!
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Did you flash a I9000 ROM? If so, you need the I9000 bootloaders.
Also to downgrade android version, you have to use Odin (i suggest kk4 without bootloaders if you already have the gb ones, which can be found in the stickies).
Make sure you follow the full instructions next time to avoid issues like that.
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BWolf56 said:
Did you flash a I9000 ROM? If so, you need the I9000 bootloaders.
Also to downgrade android version, you have to use Odin (i suggest kk4 without bootloaders if you already have the gb ones, which can be found in the stickies).
Make sure you follow the full instructions next time to avoid issues like that.
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Ahhh, fello Canadian i see!
You may be correct thinking i have I9000 "JB"? bootloaders!, in the original
thread : Aceofspades replied to a member question stating: "Port means that this
rom is originally made for i9000 and made it to work for captivate."
Should I assume I've flashed an I9000 Rom? and now have JB bootloader?
Thinking back, I did not wipe before going back and using recovery! Not sure that was the problem
but it was on reboot after restoring CWM/system. data. cache etc that the phone rebooted and ended up
in a continual cycling of the ATT logo screen!
Big question now is how do I do to remedy my situation!!
NOTE...I have made a JIG and can get into "download Mode" now
From this point on I'll document my every move in order to be able to provide
the exact procedure I went through... might be more helpful !!
I know I know... NOOB! Lol
PS, is an alternative to use Kies Mini and update to Gingerbread?
Tyannt said:
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Ahhh, fello Canadian i see!
You may be correct thinking i have I9000 "JB"? bootloaders!, in the original
thread : Aceofspades replied to a member question stating: "Port means that this
rom is originally made for i9000 and made it to work for captivate."
Should I assume I've flashed an I9000 Rom? and now have JB bootloader?
Thinking back, I did not wipe before going back and using recovery! Not sure that was the problem
but it was on reboot after restoring CWM/system. data. cache etc that the phone rebooted and ended up
in a continual cycling of the ATT logo screen!
Big question now is how do I do to remedy my situation!!
NOTE...I have made a JIG and can get into "download Mode" now
From this point on I'll document my every move in order to be able to provide
the exact procedure I went through... might be more helpful !!
I know I know... NOOB! Lol
PS, is an alternative to use Kies Mini and update to Gingerbread?
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First thing: don't use kies at all!
There are no JB bootloaders for the cappy, just eclair, froyo and GB. If the ROM is a port, you'll most likely have to flash the I9000 gb bootloaders but I'd suggest finding another ROM to start with (like CM). Playing with bootloaders is the only thing that will make your phone a paper weight if something goes wrong.
Also, bootloaders aren't included in roms for safety measures. That being said, you can run ICS and JB roms just fine with the GB bootloaders.
As for what comes next. Perhaps use Odin to flash stock kk4 without bootloaders, from there flash corn kernel (once again with Odin) and give CM a whirl following their full flashing instructions. (Which can be found both in their thread and website)
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Understood... NO KIES
Sorry but a little confused still...
Do I Odin flash KK4 w/o bootloaders first -> flash corn kernal with Odin -> then flash a CM ROM using their procedure?
Where in the sequence is "flash I9000 bootloaders?
* No luck finding Odin w/o bootloaders yet, outdated download sites. Will search through xda again.
Noted! "There are no JB bootloaders for the cappy, just eclair, froyo and GB." (I was originally ATT captivate on FROYO 2.2)
Noted! "bootloaders aren't included in roms for safety measures." "you can run ICS and JB roms just fine with the GB bootloaders."
As for what comes next. Perhaps use Odin to flash stock kk4 without bootloaders, from there flash corn kernel (once again with Odin) and give CM a whirl following their full flashing instructions. (Which can be found both in their thread and website)
I might be a little hazy on the order of your suggestions so thanks for the patience!
GREATLY APPRECIATING YOUR EFFORTS!!
Tyannt said:
Understood... NO KIES
Sorry but a little confused still...
Do I Odin flash KK4 w/o bootloaders first -> flash corn kernal with Odin -> then flash a CM ROM using their procedure?
Where in the sequence is "flash I9000 bootloaders?
* No luck finding Odin w/o bootloaders yet, outdated download sites. Will search through xda again.
Noted! "There are no JB bootloaders for the cappy, just eclair, froyo and GB." (I was originally ATT captivate on FROYO 2.2)
Noted! "bootloaders aren't included in roms for safety measures." "you can run ICS and JB roms just fine with the GB bootloaders."
As for what comes next. Perhaps use Odin to flash stock kk4 without bootloaders, from there flash corn kernel (once again with Odin) and give CM a whirl following their full flashing instructions. (Which can be found both in their thread and website)
I might be a little hazy on the order of your suggestions so thanks for the patience!
GREATLY APPRECIATING YOUR EFFORTS!!
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For now, forget about the I9000 bootloaders.
Here's KK4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18370912&postcount=3
During your flashing, did you ever flash the GB bootloaders? If not, get the version with bootloaders and make the the flashing isnt't interrupted.
And yeah, from there you got it right, corn kernel; and follow their full flashing instructions.
BWolf56 said:
For now, forget about the I9000 bootloaders.
Here's KK4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18370912&postcount=3
During your flashing, did you ever flash the GB bootloaders? If not, get the version with bootloaders and make the the flashing isnt't interrupted.
And yeah, from there you got it right, corn kernel; and follow their full flashing instructions.
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* I haven't knowingly flashed GB bootloaders.
* I've been all over the link you provided... no working downloads.
Hmmm, I did try "Odin" a couple of times to get the GingerBread update...After doing that my phone now
boots to the AT&T logo, goes black for a sec and a screen like a bad tv signal comes up! Also, the phone
is now charging and showing the big battery icon! I seem to recall reading somewhere that if that happens
it may be wrong bootloaders? Can't remember exactly what it said but am I correct thinking it was one of
your own replies to another member?
Anyway, done for the night Grrrr
Thanks so much!
Here is a post with a pic about the screen u r seeing. Pixelated screen means u don't have the GB bootloaders... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33227557&postcount=2
And i am currently in the process of uploading my Odin and Heimdall Stock KK4 One Clicks. Gonna be using MediaFire. Will post when all uploads are done and new links attached to my post #3 in the Stock Rom stickied thread in the Development forum...
Fixin to crash for the nite. But will get it done asap.
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4-2ndtwin said:
Here is a post with a pic about the screen u r seeing. Pixelated screen means u don't have the GB bootloaders... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33227557&postcount=2
And i am currently in the process of uploading my Odin and Heimdall Stock KK4 One Clicks. Gonna be using MediaFire. Will post when all uploads are done and new links attached to my post #3 in the Stock Rom stickied thread in the Development forum...
Fixin to crash for the nite. But will get it done asap.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk
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Appreciate you taking the time to reply! The images you displayed are exactly what I am seeing..
Links aren't good forever, i realize that just hard to believe I hadn't found them ANYWHERE yet! Lol
PS ************
* Have since got GB Bootloaders and added thru Odin3 v1.70.. PDA.tar.md5
* Now able to get into recovery mode by 3-button, shows 3e recovery, have ability to install from sdcard,
wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition.
* I have an "update.zip" on there but can't remember what it's for so I didn't do it...
but still no UI coming up, just the AT&T logo which cycles ON/OFF
Am I still in the same boat... needing KK4 Odin flash, after doing that will i be able to copy
a KK4 ROM zip to my phone thru PC and flash from the phone?
Tyannt said:
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Appreciate you taking the time to reply! The images you displayed are exactly what I am seeing..
Links aren't good forever, i realize that just hard to believe I hadn't found them ANYWHERE yet! Lol
PS ************
* Have since got GB Bootloaders and added thru Odin3 v1.70.. PDA.tar.md5
* Now able to get into recovery mode by 3-button, shows 3e recovery, have ability to install from sdcard,
wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition.
* I have an "update.zip" on there but can't remember what it's for so I didn't do it...
but still no UI coming up, just the AT&T logo which cycles ON/OFF
Am I still in the same boat... needing KK4 Odin flash, after doing that will i be able to copy
a KK4 ROM zip to my phone thru PC and flash from the phone?
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KK4 is a one click Odin.
From there, you'll have to use Odin 1.85 or 1.87 to flash Corn kernel to be able to flash your way up to CM.
BWolf56 said:
KK4 is a one click Odin.
From there, you'll have to use Odin 1.85 or 1.87 to flash Corn kernel to be able to flash your way up to CM.
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Hey there!
* 4-2ndtwin chimed in and said he would post when he uploaded them.
Been looking in the meantime.
* I have both Odin versions, now understand that I can use Odin to flash any file I choose, such as the Corn kernal, not just files it may come with.
* I downloaded a "Stocki897uckk4-zImage.tar, unzipping shows "zImage" file but I
haven't touched it.
Just hanging in for a working link for the Odin KK4 One-Click I guess...
Question!!!
For clarification..Odin KK4 One-Click is just bootloaders, kernal and maybe modem, right? It's not going to give me a working ROM...OR, is it ALSO an alternative way to flash a ROM when I can't add a ROM zip to my phone thru my PC to flash?
Lol... I'll get a handle on this, more of a visual type
As usual, appreciate the help!
Stock KK4 Links up.
...Aaannnd we're back !!!
Links up and going !!!
Stock I897UCKK4 Android 2.3.5 One Clicks *Heimdall and Odin*
4-2ndtwin said:
...Aaannnd we're back !!!
Links up and going !!!
Stock I897UCKK4 Android 2.3.5 One Clicks *Heimdall and Odin*
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HUGE THANKS! , downloading now... Will update
Got my fingers crossed
##### UPDATE #####
Used: I897uckk4 Odin One Click-Stock,NO Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe.zip
UCCK4 v2.3.5 loaded, running and stable, not rooted.
Time for a break!
Thanks again guys!
Tyannt said:
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HUGE THANKS! , downloading now... Will update
Got my fingers crossed
##### UPDATE #####
Used: I897uckk4 Odin One Click-Stock,NO Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe.zip
UCCK4 v2.3.5 loaded, running and stable, not rooted.
Time for a break!
Thanks again guys!
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From here, it should be a breeze. Just remember to follow the full flashing instructions :good:
BWolf56 said:
From here, it should be a breeze. Just remember to follow the full flashing instructions :good:
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Still browsing ROMS...
Should I be bothered rooting yet? Not sure if I'll just have to do it again after a ROM switch?
Any suggestions for a root utility?
Tyannt said:
Still browsing ROMS...
Should I be bothered rooting yet? Not sure if I'll just have to do it again after a ROM switch?
Any suggestions for a root utility?
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I suggest you start with CM.
As for rooting, you can get it directly on the store now (was recently made legal). I believe it's by chainfire. But do you need it atm?
Also, all custom roms come pre-rooted.
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