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[Q] Samsung Galaxy S stock rom flashing help

Hello,
I am completely new to flashing roms on android devices and i am just trying to understand the basics behind the process.
- Installing custom roms
- reverting back to stock firmware after installing a rom
I read the 4th post in this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991792
i kinda have some understanding about flashing roms now but i still dont fully understand it.
My device is a Samsung Galaxy S i9000.
Thanks

What exactly do you want to know?
1. Installing custom roms is pretty easy the hard part is choosing the rom and to flash a rom you need to have the cwm recovery and like be on the base you need. ex: lets say you are on a jvt rom and you want to flash a jw1 rom, well in this case you dud need to flash jw1 from odin and then flash the rom from recovery...., but if you are on a jw1 custom rom, then in that case you can just flash the rom from recovery with wipe (recommended).
2. To flash back to stock: you dud need the stock file from sammobile or from wherever you get it and you would need odin, you place your phone in download mode then you put 512pit in the pit section/ code in the pda section/ modem in the phone section/ and csc in csc. then you have to make sure that repartition is ticked and all the others. make sure that the download is not interrupted for that would brick the phone.
-to flash a kernel you dud need to put the tar file in pda and Don't check repartition and click start.
I hope this helped a little
and remember to do this at your own risk.

Sorry for the noob questions but im just trying to understand haha
1. what are jvt and jw1 roms?
2. When you say be on the base you need do you mean the base firmware required for the rom?
3. How would i know which rom i have now, JVT or Jw1?
4. Whats the thing u mentioned whipe in "you can just flash the rom from recovery with wipe (recommended).?
last.5. I already found the stock firmware i have now and ive downloaded it for later if i need to restore it. but what is the tar file you mentioned in the end?
Thanks Man. I appreciate it.

yazzy44 said:
Sorry for the noob questions but im just trying to understand haha
1. what are jvt and jw1 roms?
2. When you say be on the base you need do you mean the base firmware required for the rom?
3. How would i know which rom i have now, JVT or Jw1?
4. Whats the thing u mentioned whipe in "you can just flash the rom from recovery with wipe (recommended).?
last.5. I already found the stock firmware i have now and ive downloaded it for later if i need to restore it. but what is the tar file you mentioned in the end?
Thanks Man. I appreciate it.
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sorry, this is not meant to be offensive but you have a lot to read. There're some good tutorials on how to flash your phone here on xda. search for it.
short answers to your questions:
1. jvt or jw1 are versions of stock samsung roms
2. I think he means if you are on a jvt rom you should only flash custom roms for jvt
3. settings>about phone
4. wipe means resetting the phone, deleting cache and dalvik-cache

no matter what u know u first should know about flashing stock roms..in case u mess something up u will need to flash the stock roms,its a good thing that u have already downloaded these..then u should know how to install kernels to root n have Clockworkmod recovery,then u will be able to flash custom roms..u should serach the net for these questions with a 'How to' at first...

Instruction for new ROM installation
There are basically 2 methods for flashing a ROM
1. CWM recovery menu mode
2. Download mode.
1. For CWM recovery mode you phone must be rooted with CWM, just put the ROM zip file in sdcard of your phone of your choice. then power off the phone. Then you may want to boot in reovery mode for this use pressing and holding 3 button combination simultaneaously as Volume UP + Home key + Power key now you should be booted in to recovery mode there just wipe data/factory reset then wipe cache from option then find and select install from sdcard -> chose file zip from sdcard and press power key to selct and start flashing. wait max 5 min and your phone will be booted with new rom of your choice.
2. Boot in to download mode by pressing and holding 3 button combination simultaneaously as Volume down + Home key + Power key now you should be booted in to download mode now connect your phone with PC and open odin in PC then select ROM file as PDA, PHONE & CSC under propoer boxes then click start - wait max 5 min and you phone will be booted in to new rom.
Thanks
dktechdev.in

Enjoy...
1st - Rooting - visit http://gopalasubramanium.blogspot.in/
2nd - Custom ROMs List - http://alchemistar.blogspot.in/2010/10/samsung-galaxy-s-custom-roms-list-1014.html
3rd - Original ROMs List - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102881

[Q] Anyone who succeed to root GT-N7000B?

I tried to find out how to root my GN, GT-N7000B.
But I could not find out the way.
Even I checked Kernel Version, LA2 there is no way to root.
Finally, I think my phone is a kinds of Not Directly ROM.
So, I will downgrade my ROM.
Before that, I would like ask if there is anyone who succeed to root this model.
Thanks in advance.

rapboy75 said:
I tried to find out how to root my GN, GT-N7000B.
But I could not find out the way.
Even I checked Kernel Version, LA2 there is no way to root.
Finally, I think my phone is a kinds of Not Directly ROM.
So, I will downgrade my ROM.
Before that, I would like ask if there is anyone who succeed to root this model.
Thanks in advance.
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Check the information on this website:
http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-note-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-gt-n7000-method-2odinheimdall/

Upgraded GT-N7000B
rapboy75 said:
I tried to find out how to root my GN, GT-N7000B.
But I could not find out the way.
Even I checked Kernel Version, LA2 there is no way to root.
Finally, I think my phone is a kinds of Not Directly ROM.
So, I will downgrade my ROM.
Before that, I would like ask if there is anyone who succeed to root this model.
Thanks in advance.
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I decide to root my phone accroding to Dr. Ketan.
I thought this phone is non directable ROM.
Check this as the below.
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When No Any other method works to Root your device, use this
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Note that, this will downgrade your ROM to KJ1, after that you can update it.
Download: https://rapidshare.com/files/3690281..._FACTORYFS.zip
(special thanx to schiwa for providing premium a/c to host file)
- Make sure your SGN is NOT connected to your computer
- Reboot your SGN into "download mode" (Vol Down + Home + Power)
- Start ODIN
- Click the PDA button, and select the "SGN_XX_OXA_KJ1_FACTORYFS.tar" file
- Connect the SGN to your computer
- Make sure "repartition" is NOT checked
- Click the START button
- Wait for the phone to reboot TWICE
- Done.
Now you have your device Rooted, Install Mobile Odin Pro n update your device to any new ROM with Mobile Odin
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When I was done this instruction there are two bugs.
one is typing error "null, null" and the other is brick whenever turn off the display.
But I flashed Chrack's ICS XXLPY V4 directly.
Check this as the below.
##############################################
# Download small v4 (332MB): Chrack_XXLPY_small_xda_v4.zip
# MD5 Hash: 8DDC1C4DDEC2FAE19A6B838A15660888
##############################################
From the small Version i deleted some Apps.
The Apps can you download here:
Download lite Apps (301MB): lite apps xxlpy.zip
MD5 Hash: 4567FCD16B4BF80BBEC686BB14B4029D
Instruction
a) coming from a rooted GB-ROM:
- download Abyss Kernel 4.2 from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?c65mndvpk6ocbaa
- put zip-file on your USB-storage
- boot in Recovery
- Flash Abyss Kernel 4.2!!!
- boot back in recovery (you find this option under 'advanced')
- FullWipe
- Flash ROM
- reboot system
- ...you are done
==> there have been reported problems with a constantly rebooting system when doing installation coming from a GB-ROM as posted above! So the safe and 100% successful way is installing LPY Stock-ROM, root Stock ROM and then go on as described below under point b2). Do not ask for a tutorial on how to install and root LPY Stock ROM....it is describe enough here in Forum!
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Now I am using my phone after installation of ICS.
There will be some bugs during installation.
But you can do it because I already succeed to root and flash ICS.
Good Luck!!

[Q] how to put on CWM for nandriod back up

hi gang.
I have a bone stock gn 7000 in the US on ATT.
my kernel and build is XXLA6.. baseband is XXLA4
I plan on using PC Odin to flash the German ICS.
I've already installed Kies and PC Odin recognizes my device.
I have been told to do a 'nandriod back up' first..
And been told That I need CWM first to do this nandriod backup.
Can anyone tell me "how to" get CWM on my phone?
where to get the software and how to install it.
And finally how to do the back up.
I'm green as grass and have never flashed before anything
thanks for all your help.
all replies are.welcomed and encouraged.
thanks again.

Follow this guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360 ....... and see also here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406137

thank you, david
I've been all over your first link a few times before.
I've seen no clear and direct link to CWM and intructions to CWM only... without root.
I don't believe that I need root or do I?
I just need to to a nandroid back up.
I believe that my rom XXLA6 is non rootable anyways..
I only need CWM only and cannot find the software and instructions.
and your other link covers the 9 inch tablet...
thanks again

A NANDROID is a master backup tool which is available through the CWM Recovery's "backup and restore" menu. It stores everything in the ROM except the kernel. It's more like this analogy: a photograph which captured the exact state of your ROM, apps and all at the moment of backup. It is recommended in case of emergency and in case you need to go back to the latest working ROM. How-To section below.
You need CWM Recovery for this one. Once you're in CWM Recovery, the process is straightforward. Look for the "backup and restore" menu, access it and you will see two options: "backup" and "restore". Select "backup" and wait until the system gathers all data and packs it as a backup located in your internal memory, inside a folder called "clockworkmod".
For restoring the process is the same. You need to do the following to ensure a proper restore and prevent issues that might pop up: Wipe your system using CWM Recovery's "wipe data/factory reset" and after that go to "advanced" and now "wipe dalvik cache". Now go to the "mounts and storage" menu and select "format /system". That was a full wipe. Now proceed to the "backup and restore" menu, select "restore" to select your backup. Remember to reflash the kernel if you had one that didn't come with the ROM (like _motley's for example). The linck of tablet is used to know what are the permissions of root end CWM recovery...

Again, David thanks for your response. You seem to be the only one willing to help..
I do believe that you are missing my point..
"I need CWM ONLY". I need the software and instructions to install CWM only.
Your links and your instructions do tell me what to do once CWM is installed..
BUT.. HOW TO get CWM in the first place??
Once CWM is on my phone.. then yes.. I can use your instructions.
BUT FIRST... I need to install CWM on the phone..
Can you tell me HOW TO get and install CWM..
We have to start at the beginning..
Where to get CWM ONLY... How to install it (CWM)?
Ive given thanks again.. please help with the first steps in this process..
I dont want to brick just trying to
INSTALL CWM
only then I can use your instructions on what to do with it..
FIRST I need CWM....
HOW to get CWM on the phone is the question.
thanks alot

hmm, maybe this thread?
[02Feb12]How to Root/Unroot Samsung Galaxy Note + CWM (simple step at end of post)

1. Get permission from Root of Gnote : no other way to get root on the notes, but the most rapid and painless way is to follow There are several ways to get the root notes, but the most rapid and painless method is to follow the method Zergrush Zergrush. Download here :. http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=841876&d=1325678726 Before proceeding, check to settings -> info on the proceeding, controlled settings -> info on the device -> build version of your firmware version: the device -> build version of your firmware version: the Zergrush not Zergrush not work from KL7 firmware on, but work on the firmware KL7 work on, but work on those below the KL3 included (including those below the KL3 ( here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20963707&postcount=1 list of firmware directly rootable). If a list of fimrware directly rootable). If so then you have such a such a firmware KKA go ahead, if you have such a KL7 not work; firmware KKA go ahead, if you have such a KL7 not work; premuratevi also marked by premuratevi also to mark somewhere in the firmware somewhere the firmware originally installed CSC and especially for the latter was originally assembled and inserted above the CSC for the latter enter the code from the keypad by keypad code
* 2767 * 4387264636 # * 2767 * 4387264636 #
and note the last three characters (eg ITV, XEU etc.), and note the last three characters (eg ITV, XEU etc.), will serve you if you should bring your notes to his condition will serve you if you should bring your Notes to its original condition...... Now, if you have a firmware directly rootabile and you have at this point, if you have a firmware directly rootabile and you've followed the guide linked transactions, your Gnote has obtained the operations of the guide linked below, your Gnote has obtained permission the root, skip the next section of the guide. If you do not have root, skip the next section of the guide. But if you can not use the zergrush, you can downgrade to use the zergrush, you will need to downgrade to a firmware rootabile; ....... 1.1 Flash via Odin: Downgrade a firmware rootabile 1.1 Flash with Odin: Downgrade a firmware rootable ........ Then download a firmware rootabile, choose from a list of "Directly rootable" then download this firmware rootabile, choose from a list of "Directly rootable" from this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20963707&postcount=1 ....download odin 1.85 here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=815370&stc=1&d=1323799721 ..... guide odin here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997 ..... 2. CF-ROOT: root+CWM recovery 2. CF-ROOT: root+CWM recovery : ... Here simplified Rooting and CWM recovery for Galaxy Note N7000 - Download Root package, see at end of post - There are three folder 1. Initial CFroot flasher 2. Two other folder having zImage file , you need one only
Which file do I use ? Listen closely, for I will say zis only once! Go to Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version. Note the string present there: 2.6.35.7-N7000XXKJ4-CL641703 What matters most (KJ4) in this case, is in bold. Try to find the matching file e.g. CF-Root-SGN_XX_XEN_KJ4-v5.0-CWM4.zip)
so choose accordingly
- Place the zImage file accordingly in folder 1.initial CFroot flasher /zImage folder
- Start "already-rooted.bat" and follow the instructions If you are Rooted already OR - Start "not-rooted-yet.bat" and follow the instructions.
Note : Just below this, where you download actual flash programme, that includes initial CF root as well i have already placed zimage accordingly. .....guide here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360 _

lots and lots of replies telling me where to find root and cwm...
I ONLY want CWM.. that's all NO ROOT..
CWM only.......
or.. Do I have to root before I get CWM on my Phone.
Do I need root in order to install and use CWM??
If so.. then thanks to yous for pointing me to all that stuff..
IF NOT.....
then I only need CWM.. that;s all,,,, NO root!
If you can help with me installing CWM ONLY, then cool.. thanks alot!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1056408&d=1336826886
Flash this from Samsung recovery (Volume up + power + home). This is an extremely unstable kernel. DO NOT WIPE ANYTHING from this kernel. ONLY use this version of CWM to install a safe GB or ICS kernel first. After this, you are free to flash anything you'd like.
The simplest way to get CWM and start flashing ROMS.

Flash this kernel is stable whit recovery read here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443385 .... let me know...!

How To get Rid Of Froyo 2.2

my father has a stock samsung galaxy tab (p1) running the horrible android 2.2 with touchwiz all over it
he asked me to update the device so it can run ICS
i've done that with my SGS1 which was easy, but now i have a problem.
when reading the guide for installing cm9, its says "This guide applies to a Samsung Galaxy Tab (GSM) on the stock 2.3 release"
my sgs1 was already running 2.3.4, so i just followed the instruction and that was that, but my fathers tab is stuck on 2.2 and has never been rooted or anything
my question is can i simply just apply the steps or do i have to update the device to 2.3 and then follow the instruction
i cant afford to brick the device or i'll never hear the end of it, he love his tab as if it was his child or something
PS. I've learnt how to root the device using (superoneclick) and i've also found how to flash CWM on it, can i do that and then flash the CM9 Rom to it.
im sorry if missed a similar post somewhere but im still a noob at this and i really wanna do it (froyo + touchWiz is a recipe for a crappy device :silly: )

Use overcome method.
I am sure you have seen so many posts here with the same instruction
(many of them by me too)
http://www.teamovercome.net
Read the guide,
Missing pictures can be seen here.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7k...EyNS00Yzg5LWE0MTktYmYyMjA1MThmYzQz/edit?pli=1
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20974872
Follow the picture step by step.
missing files at
http://tabfirmware.com/2012/01/romk...e-7-series-v4-1-0-♫-overcome-kernel-v4-0-0-♫/
and missing kernel here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27801159&postcount=8
Basically to restock:
Download GB-stock-safe-v5.zip, unzip it and and flash with ODIN according to the guide.
Stop there and you will have Gingerbread
But since you want ICS, continue reading the guide.
- download ICS (CM9 or AOKP) and gapps-ics and put in external sd card.
- boot to download mode
- you need to use Odin to flash Overcome kerner tar
- once flashed the tab reboots.
- ignore the robotic voice, just force the tab to off
- boot to CWM recover (press vol-up and power )
- flash ICS (CM9 or AOKP)
- after flashing the system will convert your tab to MTD partition, but it will probably bring you to recovery or stuck at boot.
- force reboot to recovery again
- flash ICS again
- immediate after complete, flash gapps
- reboot

priyana said:
Use overcome method.
I am sure you have seen so many posts here with the same instruction
(many of them by me too)
http://www.teamovercome.net
Read the guide,
Missing pictures can be seen here.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7k...EyNS00Yzg5LWE0MTktYmYyMjA1MThmYzQz/edit?pli=1
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20974872
Follow the picture step by step.
missing files at
http://tabfirmware.com/2012/01/romk...e-7-series-v4-1-0-♫-overcome-kernel-v4-0-0-♫/
and missing kernel here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27801159&postcount=8
Basically to restock:
Download GB-stock-safe-v5.zip, unzip it and and flash with ODIN according to the guide.
Stop there and you will have Gingerbread
But since you want ICS, continue reading the guide.
- download ICS (CM9 or AOKP) and gapps-ics and put in external sd card.
- boot to download mode
- you need to use Odin to flash Overcome kerner tar
- once flashed the tab reboots.
- ignore the robotic voice, just force the tab to off
- boot to CWM recover (press vol-up and power )
- flash ICS (CM9 or AOKP)
- after flashing the system will convert your tab to MTD partition, but it will probably bring you to recovery or stuck at boot.
- force reboot to recovery again
- flash ICS again
- immediate after complete, flash gapps
- reboot
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thanks a bunch, i'll download the stuff and see how it goes
wish me luck

one last question
when flashing the GB rom, i cudnt see the checked options in ODIN, it seems to me that all three options (auto partition, re-partition and i cudnt even read the last one) should be checked

yes, F. Reset Time (Force Reset Time)
all three checked

thank you so much priyana, and im soo sorry for being such a noob and wasting your time but pls bare with me
everytime i try to root the device using superoneclick the damn thing gets stuck on step no.5 (waiting for devices) is there a workaround this thing or maybe a different program, i've tried rooting my friends device using the same version of the program (his device is gt-i9100G) and it worked perfectly, why this idiot tab is giving me sooo much trouble

No need to root.
Just flash using Odin. Just start from page 7.

Rooting fix
priyana said:
No need to root.
Just flash using Odin. Just start from page 7.
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thank you so much for your help , i was buzy the last few days but today i've done it, many thanx for your guidenese and taking the time to help a noob like me
as for the rooting i've managed to somehow get it to work
-disable the antivirus
-unmount the sd card
-download and run superoneclick
-click root
-taadaaaa

downgrade
priyana said:
No need to root.
Just flash using Odin. Just start from page 7.
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can i downgrade from 4.0 to 2.3 by flashing the rom using odin, if its possible, what r the steps
ps im having some problems with the wifi in cm9

Hi, yes, same thing as before
use the guide, start from page 7 where the Odin screen shot is
GB-stock-safe, with pit file selected and "repartition" ticked.
But hang on, you are from middle east.
Do you have wifi cut out when a SIM card is inserted?
That is a known issue with middle eastern tab due to some wifi country code, that affects all Android 4.0
But I could be wrong, you may not have the issue.
Worth a try though:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445766

i am
and i've never heard about this before, it used to work ok before
all the phones in the house works ok witth the sim inserted connected to wifi
i'll give it a try anyway
back to plan B
i've downloaded a rom for saudi arabia (arabic language support) but the downloaded files is .tar.md5
how can i flash this one

Do try the fix anyway.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

[Q] Please Help a Noob

Samsung Captivate SGH_I897 running CWM 10.1.2. Does not recognize sim card, but sim card works in another phone. Looking for a modem that may work in the Memphis, TN area or any modem files at all, as well as instructions on how to flash it. Bought the phone cheap at a yard sale. A friend of mine has told me it is probably the modem file, but he isnt that familiar with androids, just the one he has. Could resetting back to stock and reflashing help? Or just reflash the modem?

Back to stock usually solves most issues. Please check your IMEI number given in the About Device page (do not post it here) with the number printed in the back of your phone to see if they match.

IMEI numbers match. Thank you for your reply.

Re: flashing
wnb_jr said:
Samsung Captivate SGH_I897 running CWM 10.1.2. Does not recognize sim card, but sim card works in another phone. Looking for a modem that may work in the Memphis, TN area or any modem files at all, as well as instructions on how to flash it. Bought the phone cheap at a yard sale. A friend of mine has told me it is probably the modem file, but he isnt that familiar with androids, just the one he has. Could resetting back to stock and reflashing help? Or just reflash the modem?
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@wnb_jr: Take a look at this sticky thread for a flashing guide, and attached to Post 1 is the Odin software you would need: [Stock ROMs](OneClicks Master Collection)+[Kernels (Stock & w/ CWM)]+[Modems] UPDATED. Links in my signature I would recommend following: Stock GB ROM+ Kernel, Modems. The ROM and Corn Kernel are Ginger Bread stock release KK4, and the Modems sticky thread has a link to a map where users tag which modem worked for them and in what area. And as always, have fun.
Quick version flashing to stock (mostly):
1. Download "I897UCKK4 Odin One Click - Stock, NO Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe" and extract. (Stock GB ROM link)
2. Follow instructions from 4-2ndtwin contained in the txt file to flash the stock rom.
3. Download "Odin3v1.85.zip" and extract. (Stock ROMs OneClicks Master Collection post #1)
4. Download Odin flashable version of Corn Kernel 7.06. (Kernel link)
5. Run Odin3 v1.85.exe. Load Corn kernel into the PDA slot of Odin. Connect your phone in Download Mode to your computer, wait until Odin recognizes it, and click Start. When Odin displays the big green PASS, disconnect the micro USB from your phone.
6. Reboot your phone into Recovery (typically holding down three buttons Volume Up, Down, and Power until the phone reboots, then when you see the initial splash screen come up let go of the buttons). Navigate the Recovery menus and find the option to Root and install SuperUser.
7. Profit. Now that you're back to Stock with root and SU, you can go anywhere from there- flash other ROMs if you want (now on you can flash them through Recovery instead of Odin). Backup options in Recovery are referred to as 'Nandroid backup'. Recovery is also known as CWM or ClockWorkMod recovery. If necessary check out the Modems thread. Any issues connecting your phone may be answered in 4-2ndtwin's thread Captivate - PC Connection Issues, Download Mode and Recovery Mode Help.