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[Q] Bought second hand sgs and it has 2.2...

Hi all,
I bought a second hand SGS and it has 2.2 froyo
How can i put it back to normal 2.1 android please?
i dont want root or anything...
can any1 help? ill put a few quid in your paypal if you can take the time to guide me through it?

Well, you could always just goto settings and initiate a factory reset... You'll lose root and revert back to the stock eclair 2.1 ROM.

where is that option?
i found sd card and phone storage and
internal sd card format option
i notice another option in privacy that says factory data reset. but that looks like it might be just personal data reset not full reset thingy,
if what your saying works i will be very happy!

Prasad007 said:
Well, you could always just goto settings and initiate a factory reset... You'll lose root and revert back to the stock eclair 2.1 ROM.
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Think about this for a second....a factory reset is somehow magically going to pull stock 2.1 out of .....where exactly?
the OP is going to have to Odin back to stock....plenty of info here on how to do this....

what is Odin?
the search functions are down at the moment so i cant search the forums
Maybe you can help mate? please!
Its laggying badly this 2.2

masterotaku said:
Think about this for a second....a factory reset is somehow magically going to pull stock 2.1 out of .....where exactly?
the OP is going to have to Odin back to stock....plenty of info here on how to do this....
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Why else would it be called FACTORY reset ? It would be the firmware provided with the phone, which would be eclair as opposed to the froyo build he received on a rooted second hand phone.
The option is in settings-> privacy-> factory data reset

You can't get Froyo without flash to a froyo ' factory' firmware. In this case, A beta firmware. Whenever you flash to a new firmware, you lost your old firmware completely.
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yeah i guessed it wouldnt be that simple.
guys can you give me a clue?
im thinking this: see if im anywhere near.
download odin
connect phone to pc
restart holding the volume down, power and home
flash with original files - im having trouble finding these
will my samsung be 2.1 and non rooted after that?
will i be able to re-root if i need to? ie to apply lagfix

vinny1684 said:
yeah i guessed it wouldnt be that simple.
guys can you give me a clue?
im thinking this: see if im anywhere near.
download odin
connect phone to pc
restart holding the volume down, power and home
flash with original files - im having trouble finding these
will my samsung be 2.1 and non rooted after that?
will i be able to re-root if i need to? ie to apply lagfix
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1. Download odin,
2. Download the needed firmware files from Samsung firmwares,
3. Phone off. Vol down, menu, power
4. Add pit512/513 (can't remember which), pda, modem, csc in odin
5. Tick re-partition
6. Connect phone to pc
7. Click start and wait for your phone to restart
All done, This is just a quick and rough guide how to do it, there's a much better guide on this forum what to do and how

do you kno where the firmware files are exactly? i cant search the forums for the guide.. search function is down.

A quick look and you'll find 'forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596'
For firmwares, a quick Google 'samfirmware' you'll need to sign up to access the files in the firmware section That's if there not in the above link

the first one you must to do is download the firmware file through the internet,
then download the drives and odin and pit512 file,
and then install the drives ,then run the odin,select the re-partition,in pit,select the pit512,in pda,select the firmware which named with pda,in modem and csc is also select the firmware named with modem and csc,
shut down your phone then press vol- ,home ,power at the same time,you will see a android ,
connect your phone with the pc,
when the com is turn green ,press start.and wait..after you flash the firmware,you should format the sdcard and wipe your data..

thanks guys
i think ive sorted it, but still seem rooted somehow
is this the right firmware?
2.1-update1
basedband version I9000XXJM4
Kernel version
[email protected]#
Build number
ECLAIR.XWJM8
If thats all good! then thanks very much guys.. but root still looks iffy to me.
will this stop me from receiving updates from samsung? ie propper froyo when its out.

damn i just read that i think i should have used the 803pit and not the 512. is that right?

vinny1684 said:
damn i just read that i think i should have used the 803pit and not the 512. is that right?
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if you are trying to flash the leaked BETA froyo from Korea, yes you need the 803 pit

foxbat121 said:
You can't get Froyo without flash to a froyo ' factory' firmware. In this case, A beta firmware. Whenever you flash to a new firmware, you lost your old firmware completely.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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I didn't know that... Thanks!

vinny1684 said:
do you kno where the firmware files are exactly? i cant search the forums for the guide.. search function is down.
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You can get the firmware here http://www.samfirmware.com/home.htm
Depending on what country you are in, there are diferent firmwares.
Download odin from that page aswell.
They also have a how to guide on how to flash with odin.

From my understanding you won't be getting Froyo OTA, you will be getting it via KIES. But with all the modding going on I doubt KIES will let you so you like everyone else here will have to get it installed via ODIN, no big deal at all . Just check back xda when froyo is in news for sgs

ickyboo said:
From my understanding you won't be getting Froyo OTA, you will be getting it via KIES. But with all the modding going on I doubt KIES will let you so you like everyone else here will have to get it installed via ODIN, no big deal at all . Just check back xda when froyo is in news for sgs
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Will this also be applicable to me ? I have only rooted my phone. It's unrooted now... And I've not deviated from the stock firmware.

I advice you to check if the 3 Button Combo works on your Phone. If not, apply the 3 Button SBL Fix before messing with ROMs to help recover the device in case of a brick.

unregistered device after i9000 flash back to JF6

I have searched about this but found nothing that helped. I have flashed a few ROMS from the CoG versions to some of the other FroYo builds. I have not had any issues going back and fourth till the I9000 ROM.
In the past I would ODIN back to the JF6 on click then Kies mini to get back to the JH7 update. However after trying the i9000 ROM I have decided to go back to stock and Kies mini is now telling me that I have an unregistered device. I have used the JH7 OTA .zip to get back to JH7 and still Kies says it unregistered.
I have tried the files that were listed in another thread to resolve this issue but it still states that I have an unregistered device.
I have done the ODIN master clean and re-flashed multiple times with no change. Is there something the i9000 ROM did to my phone that ODIN will not flash out of the phone?

xisruno said:
I have searched about this but found nothing that helped. I have flashed a few ROMS from the CoG versions to some of the other FroYo builds. I have not had any issues going back and fourth till the I9000 ROM.
In the past I would ODIN back to the JF6 on click then Kies mini to get back to the JH7 update. However after trying the i9000 ROM I have decided to go back to stock and Kies mini is now telling me that I have an unregistered device. I have used the JH7 OTA .zip to get back to JH7 and still Kies says it unregistered.
I have tried the files that were listed in another thread to resolve this issue but it still states that I have an unregistered device.
I have done the ODIN master clean and re-flashed multiple times with no change. Is there something the i9000 ROM did to my phone that ODIN will not flash out of the phone?
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't the I9000 roms require a special kernel? Have you flashed back to the stock Captivate kernel yet?

miztaken1312 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't the I9000 roms require a special kernel? Have you flashed back to the stock Captivate kernel yet?
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Yes I have gone back to the original ODIN multiple times. When I did that I was going to go to the update JH7 via KIES but both my computers tell me my phone is unregistered. I had to use the OTA file DG has to get back to JH7.
I have tried on two computers with Kies mini and the full kies and Kies mini says that its an unregistered device full kies says something similar.
I am now running JH7 but just had the question about what happened by flashing caused Kies not to like my phone. In the past trying the different ROMs I was always able to use kies to get back until now (after the i9K flash).

I am also having exactly the same issue
trying to find a solution

It sounds like maybe the nv_data.bin file has the wrong operator code - something to check anyway. Use a hex editor to look at offset 00188000 SGH-1897ZKAATT

alphadog00 said:
It sounds like maybe the nv_data.bin file has the wrong operator code - something to check anyway. Use a hex editor to look at offset 00188000 SGH-1897ZKAATT
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Sorry to ask but where would that file be? Are the values that you have listed what it is supposed to be?

alphadog00 said:
It sounds like maybe the nv_data.bin file has the wrong operator code - something to check anyway. Use a hex editor to look at offset 00188000 SGH-1897ZKAATT
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well looking at that offset it is ÿÿÿÿREV0.4....ÿA
but 00188010 is TT....SGH-I897ZK
so is this what the problem is?

I changed the value but still gave me that same unregistered device issue.
I would like to find a solution if possible TY for your help

Anyone else have any ideas?
I know the new update is comming soon and would like to be able to get this via Kies.
I know this is the phone and not the computers that I am using.

It sounds like you only used odin to get the captivate ROM refreshed. I had the same problem, odin back to stock. Unregistered device. Flash to Tuyetama latest i9000 all better. After odin refresh try reflashing the stock captivate kernal.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

civicr95 said:
It sounds like you only used odin to get the captivate ROM refreshed. I had the same problem, odin back to stock. Unregistered device. Flash to Tuyetama latest i9000 all better. After odin refresh try reflashing the stock captivate kernal.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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That is what got me to the point of having an unregistered device.
Unless I am missing what your saying to do?
This is what I have done to this point
was on JH7 and went to try one of the i9000 roms but didnt get a good signal.
I went back to stock with the ODIN one click back to JF6. Then tried to Kies mini back to JH7 but this is a no go as it said unregistered device. I had to flash DGs JH7_OTA. This is where I am now but still unregistered.

i am in the same boat and would like to get this fixed as well.
I have reflashed with odin a few times with and without the one click and even loaded the JH7 OTA clockwork recovery and it still doesn't see my device properly.

ok just went from tayutamas I9000 rom with voodoo/lag fix jpm rom, back to Odin one click captive factory fresh.
1. reflashed back to a jpk modem using CWM.
2. opened Odin 1click
3. rebooted into recovery
4. hit start on Odin after 5min. phone rebooted all works fine. Last time i tryed to flash back to stock using Odin I also had an unregistered device issue. The only change in my order of doing things was i flashed the jpk modem before i went back to stock. Just my experience not sure if it will help you all hope it helps SOMEONE.

civicr95 said:
ok just went from tayutamas I9000 rom with voodoo/lag fix jpm rom, back to Odin one click captive factory fresh.
1. reflashed back to a jpk modem using CWM.
2. opened Odin 1click
3. rebooted into recovery
4. hit start on Odin after 5min. phone rebooted all works fine. Last time i tryed to flash back to stock using Odin I also had an unregistered device issue. The only change in my order of doing things was i flashed the jpk modem before i went back to stock. Just my experience not sure if it will help you all hope it helps SOMEONE.
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So your still have the unregistered device issue?
The flash of the JPK modem didnt help?
I am up and running with JH7 just want Kies to see my phone right.

No sorry I didnt clarify, yes my device is back to normal, Registered and non rooted. I apologize I should have been more clear. Hope this helps.

civicr95 said:
No sorry I didnt clarify, yes my device is back to normal, Registered and non rooted. I apologize I should have been more clear. Hope this helps.
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do you have a link to the JPK modem? if you would like I would appreciate it.
I will try what you have done.

Here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8867525&postcount=57

followed your steps to a T and still it shows as an unregistered device.

anyone else have any ideas?

Wonder if this should be asked in the Devs section.
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[Q] Should I downgrade my Bell JK4 2.2 to 2.1 before it bricks?

Hey all you fellow sad bunch of Bell Galaxy owners,
I did the bell upgrade via kies, did factory reset, cache wipe, format sd card and so far my phone is running just dandy on the new froyo.
I did it because it was all official and now I see that they pulled the update! And looking at all these threads it looks like this will brick my phone in a matter of days simply because of bad software, not hardware.
Should I try to downgrade before I'm doomed? And where do I find the old bell files to do this odin thing?
Any advice/curious musings would be greatly appreciated.

Yes.
I had mine on jk4 for a day and then changed firmwares. No issues so far.
I'm running jpu now.

Thanks! Hey it's not clear to me as to what is the best route to do the downgrade for the i9000m, and which roms are compatible with this bell version, can I install any rom and be fine?
I have the idea that the i9000m is quite different from the other galaxy s variants.
Rom manager doesn't work on this phone so I guess my only option is odin?

From what I understand, failure is mainly caused by a data corruption on the SDCard when changing firmware. So I'd stay away from frecquent firmware change for now...the more you do it, the higher the risk is.
JK4 is still official, so if you get issue with it, you're pretty much covered by the waranty.

I did mine and its been fine no problems
Sent from my GT-I9000M using XDA App

Dusante said:
Thanks! Hey it's not clear to me as to what is the best route to do the downgrade for the i9000m, and which roms are compatible with this bell version, can I install any rom and be fine?
I have the idea that the i9000m is quite different from the other galaxy s variants.
Rom manager doesn't work on this phone so I guess my only option is odin?
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Rom Manager won't work on JK4 stock because it installed 3e recovery which checks that update.zip files are signed before running them. If you choose to stick with JK4 and want to pursue Rom Manager, your best bet is probably using a kernel which has Rom Manager built in. For example, I flashed SpeedMod Kernel k10j on one of my phones (check the i9000 dev forums).
If you choose to "downgrade", use Odin. JK3 (2.2) and JH2 (2.1) are Bell specific firmwares. Alternatively, using the reg hack solution might work (I've never used it myself so can't offer help). Let us know if you need help with Odin or flashing an earlier firmware.

How do I downgrade my Bell Vibrant? I have 2 Bell Vibrants.. 1 already got the SDcard error 3 days after updating to 2.2.. My second one is still working (2.2) and I want to save it! Please show me how to safely downgrade back to 2.1

Bricks were happening before Froyo 2.2 (JK4) came out of the official channel (Kies).
Nobody can say for certain that it has something to do with JK4 or with an internal hardware issue that is a ticking time bomb. If your phone is working fine on 2.2 (like mine), enjoy it, otherwise send it back to Bell for repair when it dies.

bimmerboii said:
How do I downgrade my Bell Vibrant? I have 2 Bell Vibrants.. 1 already got the SDcard error 3 days after updating to 2.2.. My second one is still working (2.2) and I want to save it! Please show me how to safely downgrade back to 2.1
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1) Verify you have Recovery and Download mode still working (3 button combo).
2) Remove any lag fixes if you have applied them and download the UGJH2 PDA from Samsung firmware website.
3) Start Odin and put the JH2 firmware (tar file) in the PDA section.
4) Put the 512 pit file that came with Odin install in the PIT section.
5) Click Re-partition.
6) Stop Kies if running and connect phone to USB cable.
7) Ensure that Odin recognizes the phone in the ID:COM section.
8) Click Re-Partition and hit Start.
9) Pray that it works, wait for it to reboot and wait for it to startup, it may take longer than normal for the first boot.
I'm not responsible if it does not work out for you.... Personally, if you have it working on JK4, I would leave it well enough alone.

Thanks for giving the step by step guide.. I am experiencing some FC's on JK4.. I think it's on it's way to getting bricked.. I wana put back JH2 as soon as possible

I went back to JK3 as I've had no problems with it and it's given me the best battery life. Its currently sitting at 84% remaining battery after 12 hours use.

xedd said:
1) Verify you have Recovery and Download mode still working (3 button combo).
2) Remove any lag fixes if you have applied them and download the UGJH2 PDA from Samsung firmware website.
3) Start Odin and put the JH2 firmware (tar file) in the PDA section.
4) Put the 512 pit file that came with Odin install in the PIT section.
5) Click Re-partition.
6) Stop Kies if running and connect phone to USB cable.
7) Ensure that Odin recognizes the phone in the ID:COM section.
8) Click Re-Partition and hit Start.
9) Pray that it works, wait for it to reboot and wait for it to startup, it may take longer than normal for the first boot.
I'm not responsible if it does not work out for you.... Personally, if you have it working on JK4, I would leave it well enough alone.
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is this likely the best way to get an i9000m that has been upgraded to 2.2 to have e2 recovery? Also where would i download the JH2 rom file?

AdamArchibald said:
is this likely the best way to get an i9000m that has been upgraded to 2.2 to have e2 recovery? Also where would i download the JH2 rom file?
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its all here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9776920&postcount=26
successfully downgraded to 2.1 will now upgrade to 2.2 JL2

I've been running JK4 since it got realeased and so far so good. Never had any probleme related to firmware. My phose is a new one got after my first one died using JPC so I don't think it's related to firmware but realy hardware.
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[Q] what is going on with my captivate?

so i have a captivate that ive had for a little while now. and of course ive flashed a few different gingerbread roms like usual.
anyways i wanted to try a froyo from so i used the odin 1 click stock tool to flash back to jf6,
that worked, but for some reason it wont allow me to master clear.
also my phone keeps switching between showing service, and a blue circle with a cross out sign....
(no internet access)
if i flash a rom over it, it starts acting like normal again
any idea whats wrong or whati can do?
thanks!

USB Debugging is need to do master clear. Did you turn on debugging?

speedy_11 said:
USB Debugging is need to do master clear. Did you turn on debugging?
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yeah it was enabled.

The_Zodiac said:
so i have a captivate that ive had for a little while now. and of course ive flashed a few different gingerbread roms like usual.
anyways i wanted to try a froyo from so i used the odin 1 click stock tool to flash back to jf6,
that worked, but for some reason it wont allow me to master clear.
also my phone keeps switching between showing service, and a blue circle with a cross out sign....
(no internet access)
if i flash a rom over it, it starts acting like normal again
any idea whats wrong or whati can do?
thanks!
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This happened on one of my old cappies that i got replaced. It was a 1008 build. It's an error in the efs folder. Did you make a backup of your efs folder before you started flashing?
If you didn't here's a method that worked for me that might get you back to normal. What i did was use Kies mini to upgrade to stock 2.2 then make sure the botton combos were working (vol up+dwn/plug usb to get to download mode, and vol up+vol dwn + power to get to recovery.) If those are working, now flash back to stock using Odin 1 click.
This wokred for me. hope it helps.
If you have your original efs folder, use Root Explorer to place the original folder ni place of the current one while on stock 2.1, then reboot to see if it worked.

What Gingerbread Roms did you "play" around with, I'm guessing you used the I9000 bootloaders also?

jack man said:
This happened on one of my old cappies that i got replaced. It was a 1008 build. It's an error in the efs folder. Did you make a backup of your efs folder before you started flashing?
If you didn't here's a method that worked for me that might get you back to normal. What i did was use Kies mini to upgrade to stock 2.2 then make sure the botton combos were working (vol up+dwn/plug usb to get to download mode, and vol up+vol dwn + power to get to recovery.) If those are working, now flash back to stock using Odin 1 click.
This wokred for me. hope it helps.
If you have your original efs folder, use Root Explorer to place the original folder ni place of the current one while on stock 2.1, then reboot to see if it worked.
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im not sure what build because its a replacement from att and they didnt put the build number on the sticker.
i did backup the efs folder so i can try that.
melbourne408 said:
What Gingerbread Roms did you "play" around with, I'm guessing you used the I9000 bootloaders also?
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a few apex, dvlevs, obsession. and yes i loaded gb bootloaders.
does jf6 flash you back to eclair bootloaders?

The_Zodiac said:
im not sure what build because its a replacement from att and they didnt put the build number on the sticker.
i did backup the efs folder so i can try that.
a few apex, dvlevs, obsession. and yes i loaded gb bootloaders.
does jf6 flash you back to eclair bootloaders?
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Your going to want to flash back to eclair (imho) or froyo if you'd rather, but it will have to be done through odin without a 1 click method. If you know what I'm talking about all good. If not lemme know and I'll help ya to the links, cleaning the kitchen atm but its all good
Sent From My Swaggin 1.6 Son Of A Glitch

^^^^Wtf are you talking about? Odin one click to jf6 (eclair) includes both bootloaders... Thus replacing the I9k ones...
Op if everything works after you rom it and you have no plans to go to stock does it matter?
It could just be how the phone acts with the jf6 modem as its a signal problem...
And what exactly are you doing when trying to master clear and what happens?

studacris said:
^^^^Wtf are you talking about? Odin one click to jf6 (eclair) includes both bootloaders... Thus replacing the I9k ones...
Op if everything works after you rom it and you have no plans to go to stock does it matter?
It could just be how the phone acts with the jf6 modem as its a signal problem...
And what exactly are you doing when trying to master clear and what happens?
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my concern if my phone stops working for whatever reason and i sen it in under warranty it will have to be stock att froyo.
(i get to that by flashing stock eclair then by using mini kies)

The_Zodiac said:
my concern if my phone stops working for whatever reason and i sen it in under warranty it will have to be stock att froyo.
(i get to that by flashing stock eclair then by using mini kies)
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Couple things for the Master Clear
1. Make sure to shut down Odin then restart it without the phone connected
2. If that doesn't work restart your PC
3. If all else fails, root, install ROM Manager, get into CWM and do a factory reset
Like Studacris said, Odin to JF6 flashes the proper bootloaders, so you dont need to worry there. I've done it TONS of times
Edit** Are you using this Odin?
http://www.mediafire.com/?0w2y31maz8mdom4 If not, I would HIGHLY recommend using it

studacris said:
^^^^Wtf are you talking about? Odin one click to jf6 (eclair) includes both bootloaders... Thus replacing the I9k ones...
Op if everything works after you rom it and you have no plans to go to stock does it matter?
It could just be how the phone acts with the jf6 modem as its a signal problem...
And what exactly are you doing when trying to master clear and what happens?
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Dam, bad correlation on my part. Didn't want anything going wrong with bootloaders, my self learned fault on being incoherent and half asleep, just didn't want any brick brick brickety brick bricks-as my dad laughs to me all the time. Thanks for the correction.
Sent From My Swaggin 1.6 Son Of A Glitch

I'll try to follow up on what Studa was going for.
The_Zodiac said:
my concern if my phone stops working for whatever reason and i sen it in under warranty it will have to be stock att froyo.
(i get to that by flashing stock eclair then by using mini kies)
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Ok, but that would be a good thing, you can just use the signal problem as an added reason for sending it in. If you can flash stock and it boots, all is well. Anything else just goes in your favor of why you deserve a new one.
Plus, if the phone stops working to the point it does not boot they will have no real way of telling what was running before, nor will they waste the time to find out. It will get tossed into the re-write pile, and go thru the paces for becoming a referb.

You do realize that the phone has to be regularly on to do a master clear and not be in download mode right?

dsilvan55 said:
You do realize that the phone has to be regularly on to do a master clear and not be in download mode right?
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yes i do...

Reflash the stock jf6 with no sim card
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help with flashing back to stock!

hey guys have the rogers captivate 896. I have a jig for download mode. Ok so I was on miui gingerbread. I wanted to try with weUI ics. So I followed their procedure correctly. Install completed but like another user I got it hanging at the MI boot screen. So having to flash to stock before I felt comfortable. So I've always used odin 1.32. I set the pit file that came with it and downloaded the rogers. 2.2 stock files. I get in d/l mode, run odin does some things, and it gets halfway through the factoryrs file and fails. I'm freaking lost here. Any ideas on how to get this back to stock?

If its the same files you used before I'm willing to bet its a funky usb cable. But before you go buy another (unless you have a spare) Try rebooting machine running as admin re-downloading the firmware. Also probably not the issue Odin 1.35 is kinda older version, but thats just my personal thing.

on both of those and still no factoryrs pass. switched new usb cable, switched all ports. so if the ics files installed, would I be able to go back to 2.2 stock rom? can anyone walk me through this as I think I'm doing this write. I even tried clicking reset bootloaders and that didn't work. So here's what I'm doing.
have jig, go into d/l mode
start odin 1.82. check repart, and leave the other two checked. load 512 pit, phone tar file and start.
this seems insanely easy. did this before but even after 10 attempts it fails. could ics be messing this up?

Don't check repartition and try it.

shouldn't you always repartition it though?

going to try flashing from a different pc. so i'm able to get in d/l mode which I know is good. I don't know what took on my phone, I'm thinkin ics installed, so can anyone point out the proper procedure to go back to 2.2 on a rogers captivate? is it merely odin, 2.2 stock, check repartition, set pit and tar, then flash?

Search for a member that goes by trusselo he has done some good stuff for the Rogers captivate
Here is his xda page. look in his signature
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=3531712

hey I tried 3 different cords, 2 computers and multiple usb slots. All fail on factoryrs.rfs. So even in unchecking re-partition this tanks. I have a jig so getting into d/l mode is easy, I just can't get this darn thing back to stock. so i'm guessing (big guess here) I have ics files on my phone, how would I get back to 2.2. Be gentle I'm still slightly new at this!

xtracrispy69 said:
shouldn't you always repartition it though?
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I've used Odin to get out of ICS and I never checked repartition or use pit file. But I use I897's firmware. Never used i896.
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prbassplayer said:
I've used Odin to get out of ICS and I never checked repartition or use pit file. But I use I897's firmware. Never used i896.
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what did you flash? I tried flash 2.1 and 2.2 both fail factoryrs.rfs. even tried odin 1.81. so it has to be something with the 2.2 and 2.1 rom. Just want to get this darn thing back to stock. any ideas?

Any GB firmware I had laying around. KH4, KJ3, KF1. I don't usually use GB anymore but I've needed to go back a few times to try things out.

see most posts i've read say you must repartition with 2.2 and below and can't use a pit file with 2.3. I'm wondering what'll happen if I just flash a gb 2.3.

xtracrispy69 said:
see most posts i've read say you must repartition with 2.2 and below and can't use a pit file with 2.3. I'm wondering what'll happen if I just flash a gb 2.3.
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Go for it 10char

xtracrispy69 said:
hey guys have the rogers captivate 896. I have a jig for download mode. Ok so I was on miui gingerbread. I wanted to try with weUI ics. So I followed their procedure correctly. Install completed but like another user I got it hanging at the MI boot screen. So having to flash to stock before I felt comfortable. So I've always used odin 1.32. I set the pit file that came with it and downloaded the rogers. 2.2 stock files. I get in d/l mode, run odin does some things, and it gets halfway through the factoryrs file and fails. I'm freaking lost here. Any ideas on how to get this back to stock?
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Are you using 2.1 and 2.2 packages that have bootloaders on them?