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[Need] bootloader partition 4 EBT image from a I/O device for retial Fastboot

Looking to get fastboot working on retail SGT 10.1's who dont have it (i am assuming not of them have it.) if yours does you can backup this image as well.
follow these steps please: (instructions from sheps211 and altered for reading 4 EBT.img) thx to him
Read the whole thing before starting!
Mirror 1
Mirror 2
Section 1: cmd prompt setup
1: Download files
2: Extract nvflash folder to c:\
3: Open c:\nvflash then right click in side c:\nvflash folder and select create shortcut
4: Type cmd then enter enter
5: Right click cmd.exe & start cmd.exe as admin
6: type cd c:\nvflash then hit enter
7: You should be at c:\nvflash in the cmd prompt now
Section 2: Putting tablet in nvflash ADX mode
1: Turn tablet off
2: Unplug the tablet from pc
3: Hold vol up(right vol button) then hold power button at the same time
4: Keep holding them for 15 secs
5: The screen will stay black the whole time
6: After 15 sec let go of the buttons and plug the tab in to your pc
7: Open device manager and look for APX Device listed with an error
8: Right click on the APX device
9: Select 'Update driver software'
10: Select 'Browse my computer...'
11: Select 'Let me pick...'
12: Select 'Have disk'
13: Browse to c:\nvflash\usbpcdriver and make sure use sub folders is checked
14: Select NVIDIA USB Boot-recovery driver for mobile devices
15: Accept any warnings, including the big red alert (you may need to disable UAC)
16: Now in Device Manager under USB Controllers you should have an NVIDIA USB Boot-recovery driver for mobile devices
17:Run this command and you should get a black screen with white text at the top left. If you do not get this screen you need to restart at Section 2 step 1.
nvflash --bl bootloader.bin --go
Section 3: Back up recovery (optional)
1: I included stock recovery in the files but if you want to backup recovery then follow this step.
nvflash --resume --read 4 part4.img
please post this image back on forum.

part4.img from locked 32gb Retail GT 10.1
Her you go sir. . and thank you for working on this. Much appreciated!
*****wait. . i think this is wrong. You need this from an I/O device not retail.

Yup I need I/o models

I need this as well. Please dump everything if you can and run
--getpartitiontable partitiontable.txt

I can try this for you guys. are you sure "nvflash --bl bootloader.bin --go" is the correct command to DUMP the bootloader? wont this try to flash a bootloader on my device?

http://droidbasement.com/galaxy/nvflash/
part4.zip contains part4.img
nvflash.zip contains the partitiontable (galaxy.cfg)

clubtech said:
I can try this for you guys. are you sure "nvflash --bl bootloader.bin --go" is the correct command to DUMP the bootloader? wont this try to flash a bootloader on my device?
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no, i believe you have to use the download command to do that

pershoot said:
http://droidbasement.com/galaxy/nvflash/
part4.zip contains part4.img
nvflash.zip contains the partitiontable (galaxy.cfg)
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Thank you
10 char
Edit: will not flash all the way for me

shep211 said:
Thank you
10 char
Edit: will not flash all the way for me
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Leaving the fire station now will try when I get home

Got it working but what button combo goes into recovery now? I have fastboot\download modes instead of recovery\download. I have to boot then use adb reboot recovery.

None that I know of.
Either fastboot boot recovery or adb reboot recovery (if your boot is rooted).

shep211 said:
Got it working but what button combo goes into recovery now? I have fastboot\download modes instead of recovery\download. I have to boot then use adb reboot recovery.
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Try this....
Enter fastboot by holding vol down and power, then pressing vol down (to the USB icon) then up to select.
I think the rest is done by using fastboot.exe - this is part of the android SDK. It is located in the sdk/tools folder....

pershoot said:
None that I know of.
Either fastboot boot recovery or adb reboot recovery (if your boot is rooted).
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probably we can use app like Quick settings to reboot to recovery , it does work fine atleast u wouldnt need a pc to reboot to recovery.

shep211 said:
Got it working but what button combo goes into recovery now? I have fastboot\download modes instead of recovery\download. I have to boot then use adb reboot recovery.
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That's great .. we can just boot into recovery with cwm or quick boot it we need it.
I got called back to the station last night and am just getting home now. I read you were having some problems flashing it yesterday. How did u get it to work. Any tips?
Working now...

shep211 said:
Got it working but what button combo goes into recovery now? I have fastboot\download modes instead of recovery\download. I have to boot then use adb reboot recovery.
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I know the i/o version has recovery/download(fastboot) modes so maybe we missed something.. theyre download and fastboot are combined on the same side. interesting.

shep211 said:
Thank you
10 char
Edit: will not flash all the way for me
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how did u get it to work ? i am waiting to flash supercurio's kernel i guess the only way to flash that is through fastboot

anilkuj said:
how did u get it to work ? i am waiting to flash supercurio's kernel i guess the only way to flash that is through fastboot
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not sure how he did it mine stops at
C:\nvflash>nvflash --resume --download 4 part4io.img
Nvflash started
[resume mode]
sending file: part4io.img
| 2031616/2097152 bytes sent
stopped right there

anilkuj said:
how did u get it to work ? i am waiting to flash supercurio's kernel i guess the only way to flash that is through fastboot
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not sure how he did it mine stops at
C:\nvflash>nvflash --resume --download 4 part4io.img
Nvflash started
[resume mode]
sending file: part4io.img
| 2031616/2097152 bytes sent
stopped right there

deleated
10
char

dsh897 said:
just saw this... maybe we need lnx?? (on ours its 9)
2, BCT - internal hardware configuration
3, PT - this partition layout?
4, EBT - ???
5, MBT - ???
6, BLO - Boot logo (viewsonic birds)
7, MSC - /misc
8, OGO - ???
9, SOS - recovery partition
10, LNX - boot partition, kernel?
11, APP - /system
12, CAC - cache
confirmed on xoom lnx is the boot partition! can someone send me 9 -lnx from a i/o tab
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wasn't 8 recovery for our Galaxy Tab ?

Cm10 on v20p bb for the thrill will work

I just want to let everyone know that you do not need to change your bb on the thrill with the v20p bb to get cm10 to work all you need to do is flash bernis u-boot and x-loader to get it to work. I will post the link when I get to my laptop I have troubles posting links on here.
I used this. I never upgraded to xballs ics. i was on the promethius rom rooted with cwm installed when i did this. I did not have to restore to stock gb. I am now running the 3.2.0 jellybam rom seems to be more stable than 3.3.0. It has good signal. the really couple of issues is the camera in landscape is upside down and the wifi takes a min to connect.
1. Download Bernie's and wkparks v1.21 files from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35199371 and extract.
2. Put the u-boot and x-loader files from bernie's file in the root of wkparks folder
3. Unplug your phone if it's plugged, turn it off, remove your SIM, SDcard, and battery.
4. Hold volume up on your phone, plug it into your computer, continue to hold volume up until your computer makes a noise (the noise will continue every few seconds).
5. Open device manager, you should see OMAP4430 pop up then go away over an over.
6. Click it, go to update drivers, click the browse for files on your computer option, locate the drivers folder that came with wkparks files and select the usb_drv_windows. It should successfully install. you may have to do this twice. when I first did it the driver would come up as LG cosmos. It needs to be fastboot driver.
7. Open start_fastboot in wkparks file.
8. Press 2 and Enter.
9. When you see "Waiting 5 seconds..." quickly put your battery back into your phone. You should see a whole bunch of code flash before you. then it will ask you to remove usb cable and then replug it in to phone. on the phone you should see the LG in silver.
10. It should ask you after step nine to fastboot device. Press enter. then it will ask you to load u-boot. Press enter. Do not press y or n. then it ask you to flash x-loader press enter. do not press y or n. you should then see a open cmd command.
11. When you get the open cmd command enter as below.
fastboot flash u-boot u-boot.img
press enter
fastboot flash x-loader x-loader.img
press enter
fastboot reboot
press enter
Sent my from nook tablet using android 4.2.1 jb /cm10.1 rom.

just 2 quick questions: does it randomly reboot once in a while, causing loss of signal? and if it answer to previous question was no, can you provide the exact files to flash after flashing cm10? thanks!

Works!
Used this method before. Works for me except some things make the phone freeze, usually things that require alot of cpu usage.

Mother of God, IT WORKED!!!
billy8362 said:
I just want to let everyone know that you do not need to change your bb on the thrill with the v20p bb to get cm10 to work all you need to do is flash bernis u-boot and x-loader to get it to work. I will post the link when I get to my laptop I have troubles posting links on here.
I used this. I never upgraded to xballs ics. i was on the promethius rom rooted with cwm installed when i did this. I did not have to restore to stock gb. I am now running the 3.2.0 jellybam rom seems to be more stable than 3.3.0. It has good signal. the really couple of issues is the camera in landscape is upside down and the wifi takes a min to connect.
1. Download Bernie's and wkparks files from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35199371 and extract.
2. Put the u-boot and x-loader files from bernie's file in the root of wkparks folder
3. Unplug your phone if it's plugged, turn it off, remove your SIM, SDcard, and battery.
4. Hold volume up on your phone, plug it into your computer, continue to hold volume up until your computer makes a noise (the noise will continue every few seconds).
5. Open device manager, you should see OMAP4430 pop up then go away over an over.
6. Click it, go to update drivers, click the browse for files on your computer option, locate the drivers folder that came with wkparks files and select the usb_drv_windows. It should successfully install. you may have to do this twice. when I first did it the driver would come up as LG cosmos. It needs to be fastboot driver.
7. Open start_fastboot in wkparks file.
8. Press 2 and Enter.
9. When you see "Waiting 5 seconds..." quickly put your battery back into your phone. You should see a whole bunch of code flash before you. then it will ask you to remove usb cable and then replug it in to phone. on the phone you should see the LG in silver.
10. It should ask you after step nine to fastboot device. Press enter. then it will ask you to load u-boot. Press enter. Do not press y or n. then it ask you to flash x-loader press enter. do not press y or n. you should then see a open cmd command.
11. When you get the open cmd command enter as below.
fastboot flash u-boot u-boot.img
press enter
fastboot flash x-loader x-loader.img
press enter
fastboot reboot
press enter
Sent my from nook tablet using android 4.2.1 jb /cm10.1 rom.
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Wow!!! Thank you so much! I was having trouble with random reboots and no connection and whatnot for days! I'm a newbie when it comes to flashing roms and I didn't wanna touch my baseband, but thanks to you I don't have to! Went from stock 2.3.5 to Jellybean after 3 days of troubleshooting! Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

can boot into recovery after this

Galaxy Nexus7 Update Failure Fix

1. Download the toolkit herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195
2. Install the toolkit to the default C:\ folder it tells you to
3. When launching the toolkit it will ask you which version of android you're running. 2.2
4. Install the device drivers (option 1)
5. Download 4.3 from here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images (specifically download ' Factory Images "nakasi" for Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi), version 4.3 (JWR66V))
6. Put the factory image in: C:\Google_Nexus_7_ToolKit\put_google_factory_image_here\
7. Turn off your Nexus 7, turn it back on holding the power button and both volume + and volume -
8. Plug in the USB cable
9. Select "option 3 - unlock / relock bootloader" and follow the steps, it will the come up on the Nexus 7 telling you you're about to unlock it; us the volume buttons and power button to select ok
10. Select "option 9 - Download, Extract and Flash google factory stock rom"
11. Select "option 2 - flash google factory image" on the next screen
12. Follow the instructions typing yes where it needs (Note. the checksum did not match), keep following the instructions..
13. Device will reboot after it transfers across and boot into 4.3 - complete the setup process
14. After the setup process is finished, plug it back in and select 'option 3' and relock the bootloader!!
And BOOYA There you have it :highfive:
So What goes into the folder "put_google_factory_image_here" YOU ASK
You put the unextracted .tgz in the folder. The program will extract it for you​
Other options for Nexus7= reinstall firmware 4.2.2 using the Google Nexus 7 Toolkit (found at:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195 WARNING: THIS DOES WIPE YOUR DATA! BACKUP FIRST!Then do an update to 4.3 then rooted using CF Auto Root (found at: http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-root-android-4.3-on-nexus-4-7-10-and-galaxy-nexus/
I'AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKING OR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE

Wrong section mate. Mods will be moving this thread to the correct forum soon.

immortalneo said:
Wrong section mate. Mods will be moving this thread to the correct forum soon.
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Don't think it's in the wrong section... just wrong title. The content is certainly Nexus 7 related...
@keifus.rahn ... you should edit your thread title. I suspect it should read 'Nexus 7 Update Failure Fix'.
Rgrds,
Ged.

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keifus.rahn said:
1. Download the toolkit herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195
2. Install the toolkit to the default C:\ folder it tells you to
3. When launching the toolkit it will ask you which version of android you're running. 2.2
4. Install the device drivers (option 1)
5. Download 4.3 from here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images (specifically download ' Factory Images "nakasi" for Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi), version 4.3 (JWR66V))
6. Put the factory image in: C:\Google_Nexus_7_ToolKit\put_google_factory_image_here\
7. Turn off your Nexus 7, turn it back on holding the power button and both volume + and volume -
8. Plug in the USB cable
9. Select "option 3 - unlock / relock bootloader" and follow the steps, it will the come up on the Nexus 7 telling you you're about to unlock it; us the volume buttons and power button to select ok
10. Select "option 9 - Download, Extract and Flash google factory stock rom"
11. Select "option 2 - flash google factory image" on the next screen
12. Follow the instructions typing yes where it needs (Note. the checksum did not match), keep following the instructions..
13. Device will reboot after it transfers across and boot into 4.3 - complete the setup process
14. After the setup process is finished, plug it back in and select 'option 3' and relock the bootloader!!
And BOOYA There you have it :highfive:
So What goes into the folder "put_google_factory_image_here" YOU ASK
You put the unextracted .tgz in the folder. The program will extract it for you​
Other options for Nexus7= reinstall firmware 4.2.2 using the Google Nexus 7 Toolkit (found at:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195 WARNING: THIS DOES WIPE YOUR DATA! BACKUP FIRST!Then do an update to 4.3 then rooted using CF Auto Root (found at: http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-root-android-4.3-on-nexus-4-7-10-and-galaxy-nexus/
I'AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKING OR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE
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immortalneo said:
Wrong section mate. Mods will be moving this thread to the correct forum soon.
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Ok sorry about that :silly:

zcucurullo said:
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Ok will do sir

[TUTORIAL] Install MMB29X and Rooting

As the title says i am ready to show you guys how to install MMB29X and then how to root the device.
First of all , the requirements ofcourse..
1. A Nexus 5 with an unlocked bootloader obviously .. if not i'm gonna show you how to unlock the bootloader safe and fast.
2. Usb Cable ,preferably micro-usb , the size does not matter at all ..
3. ADB and FASTBOOT Drivers , you can download them from here
4. Original Firmware package from here
5. SuperSU Beta 2.66 from here
6. CWM Recovery , i used it in process you can use it too , worked for me ,it should work for you too.. here
7. Some Time
First Of all , download everything and install the drivers systemwide (reccomended)
1.0 Unlock your bootloader.. WARNING (THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE!)
1.1 - To do that put your phone into fastboot bode and connect it to the computer and search for adb in the programs , press windows key and search for adb , you will see a program called adb.exe don't panic and click the file! right click and open file location.
1.2 - After you will probably see fastboot and adb programs exe's good , that means you installed everything corectly congratulations!
1.3 - Shift+ Right click on a blank space and select open command window here.
1.4 - With the Device connected to pc via fastboot type in that command window ,without commas "fastboot oem unlock" that will unlock your bootloader , then type "reboot bootloader" to reboot to bootloader again. then you have to restart the phone normally and proceed to the next step.
2.0 Flashing MMB29X Image
2.1 - Put your phone into bootloader mode , power off the device and put it into bootloader mode vol.down + power then connect it to the computer ( hope you backed up your data! )
2.2 - On the computer ,copy the downloaded image file to the adb root folder that i talked in the first step then right click on the .tgz image file and extract it in there.
2.3 - Shift + Right click again on a blank space and select open command window here.
2.4 - Navigate onto the folder called "hammerhead-mmb29x" and run "flash-all.bat" file , that batch file will flash everything just take a break and relax until is finished then power up the device and configure it , wifi , google account etc..
2.5 - Copy SuperSU .zip file into sdcard directory
3.0 Custom Recovery and Root!! Finally ..
3.1 - After you completed step 2.5 power off your device and put it into bootloader mode and connect it to the computer.
3.2 - Copy "recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.5-hammerhead.img" into that adb folder that we used before and rename it into "cwm.img"
3.3 - Shift + Right Click and select open command window here and type "fastboot flash recovery cwm.img"
3.4 - After the process is finished , go straight without rebooting into recovery mode by pressing the vol. down button 2 times and press power button to select the option to enter into the recovery mode.
3.5 - Select install zip > choose zip from sdcard > 0/ > and select supersu zip file , then install it! then go back and reboot the phone , IT WILL PROBABLY ASK YOU TO ROOT THE DEVICE , JUST PRESS NO AND LEAVE THE PHONE TO REBOOT !!
3.6 - Wait the phone to reboot and enjoy your rooted device!
3.7 - Press Thanks if i helped :good:

You've come a long way in a short time...
But your tutorial needs a proper proof-read. Did you walk through these steps yourself to make sure that the instructions are correct?
"SuperSU Beta 2.66" - why not the newest version?
"Usb Cable ,preferably micro-usb" - what other type will fit?
Step 1.0 You haven't mentioned in big red capital underlined letters "This will wipe your phone".
Step 1.4 "then you have to restart the phone normally" - why, since the next step is "Put your phone into bootloader mode"?
Step 2.1 "Put your phone into bootloader mode , power off the device and put it into bootloader mode" doesn't really make sense.
Step 2.4 You haven't mentioned in big red capital underlined letters "This will wipe your phone".
Step 3.2 says "rename it into "cwm.img"" and the following flash command refers to "zip".
Step 3.3 "type "flash recovery cwm.zip"" - wrong. "Fastboot flash recovery cwm.img".
But kudos for writing the tutorial and posting it as a help to others. Can you correct at least the errors so that new users don't get in a mess? And this time I suggest that you then walk through it step by step to be sure that you've got it all right.

Here is the complete guide for update to the latest firmware for those who have rooted phone:
[GUIDE] Update stock rooted/modified rom to last 6.0 Marshmallow w/o losing your data
I think it is sufficient and complete ...

dahawthorne said:
You've come a long way in a short time...
But your tutorial needs a proper proof-read. Did you walk through these steps yourself to make sure that the instructions are correct?
"SuperSU Beta 2.66" - why not the newest version?
"Usb Cable ,preferably micro-usb" - what other type will fit?
Step 1.0 You haven't mentioned in big red capital underlined letters "This will wipe your phone".
Step 1.4 "then you have to restart the phone normally" - why, since the next step is "Put your phone into bootloader mode"?
Step 2.1 "Put your phone into bootloader mode , power off the device and put it into bootloader mode" doesn't really make sense.
Step 2.4 You haven't mentioned in big red capital underlined letters "This will wipe your phone".
Step 3.2 says "rename it into "cwm.img"" and the following flash command refers to "zip".
Step 3.3 "type "flash recovery cwm.zip"" - wrong. "Fastboot flash recovery cwm.img".
But kudos for writing the tutorial and posting it as a help to others. Can you correct at least the errors so that new users don't get in a mess? And this time I suggest that you then walk through it step by step to be sure that you've got it all right.
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Fixed!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Really? I still see v2.66, "preferably micro-USB"... I stopped reading after that.
And you haven't confirmed that you've walked through the instructions to test that they now work.
Have you heard the saying "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing"?
And finally a general message - maybe I should add it to my signature:
(P.S. A plea to everyone in these forums. Don't reply to a simple 1-page thread post copying the entire post to which you're replying. I've already read the original - I don't need to read it again. Copy the original post only where necessary - e.g. if it's on a previous page. And even then copy only the point to which you're replying, not the entire post. The result will be clearer and shorter threads which will be more enjoyable to read.)

While we do appreciate your effort , the guide is incomplete and incoherent.
It might brick phones of new users.
Thread closed.
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[In-depth Guide] How to Root, ROM, Unbrick and add CWM to your GT-S5830i

So the Samsung Galaxy Ace is starting to get old and obsolete now. But that makes it the perfect device to mess around and try all these ROM's on! This is going to be a short guide explaining how to root, unbrick and add some ROM's (With downloads) to your device.
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There's a link to all downloads at the end of this post. Note - I do not own the rights to any of the tools used for the rooting, ROM-ing and unbricking process, all credit goes to the rightful owners, unfortunately I can't remember who made each one so shout out to them all!
Downloads - Dropbox
Google Download
Disclaimer: In doing any of the following you are voiding your warranty and will trip the knox counter. If you don't understand the implications of rooting and changing your devices coding, I would advice checking before continuing
Rooting your device
So let's start. First off your gonna want to root your device, right? So in order to do this we are going to use a small zip file (download below)
Step 1 - Connect your PC to your device using a USB cable.
Step 2 - Chances are now you will get a notification pop up on your phone, this will say something along the lines of "Click here to start file transfer." All your gonna want to do is click on this notification and then wait until a button comes up saying connect to PC. Click that button and now we have access to the device from your PC.
Step 3 - Download the root zip file below if you haven't already.
Step 4 - With your phone still on, locate the folder in which your device stores everything and copy the root.zip file into your phones sd directory (if possible), or main directory.
Step 5 - Now power off your phone.
Step 6 - Hold down Power, Volume up and Home to enter recovery mode.
Step 7 - Now you should be presented with some nasty looking words, don't worry this is totally normal! Use your Volume down button to scroll down to "apply update from sdcard" and then press the Home button to confirm.
Step 8 - Again, using your volume controls scroll down to your root.zip file and press the home button
Step 9 - All being well you should get a message saying "Phone Rooted!"
Step 10 - Using your home button press "Reboot system now".
Step 11 - Check if root is installed successfully using an app from the google play store called "Root Checker". All being well you should have a rooted device! If your phone gets stuck on the samsung logo during the initial reboot wait 5-10 mins and if it is still stuck refer to "Unbricking a device".
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Adding Custom recovery to your device
So now your device is rooted your gonna want some kind of custom recovery to replace the old one, for this I am going to use Clockwork Recovery (aka CWM)
Step 1 - Turn your phone on if it's currently off
Step 2 - Connect your device to your PC as mentioned before.
Step 3 - Download "ClockWorkRec_S5830C-i-M.zip" (below)
Step 4 - Copy this file over to your device.
Step 5 - Turn off your device.
Step 6 - Boot into recovery mode using the button combination Power, Volume Up and Home.
Step 7 - Again, using your volume keys scroll down to "install zip from sdcard"
Step 8 - Find ClockWorkRec.zip and click it using the home button.
Step 9 - It should now start the short process of installing CWM.
Step 10 - All being well you should be presented with a yellow screen with ClockworkMod Recovery written at the top.
Side note - On my device every time I boot into recovery I have to reinstall CWM, this isn't a major issue but if it's the same for everyone, one that may need looking into!
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Unbricking a device
So after installing CWM I find this is the most common time things go wrong. Provided you followed the instructions nothing should have gone wrong however there's always a chance. Alternatively you could have done everything right and just a ROM or something happened to screw up your device. Don't panic! All you will need to fix this is a computer and a usb cable
Step 1 - Install the following files from below - "S5830IDXMB1_OLBLD1.rar" "16_Shrewsbury.rar" and "Odin3-v1.85.zip"
Step 2 - Extract all these into somewhere sensible in your PC.
Step 3 (Pre checks) - Power your phone into download mode using Power, Volume Up and Volume down. Then when the screen comes on, press Volume Up again.
Step 3 - Open the folder now hosting odin and double click on the .exe file.
FOLLOW THE NEXT FEW STEPS VERY CAREFULLY
Step 4 - Boot up odin. Provided everything is working the ID:COM box should go some kind of color (other than white) and have something like "0:[COM4]" being displayed.
Step 5 - This is the important bit. Click "Bootloader". Now find the folder you extracted to before and click on "S5830IDXMB1_OLBLD1/ BOOT_S5830iDXMB1_REV00.tar.md5"
Step 6 - Now click on "PDA" and select "S5830IDXMB1_OLBLD1/ PDA_S5830iDXMB1_REV00.tar.md5"
Step 7 - Now select "Phone" and choose "S5830IDXMB1_OLBLD1/ MODEM_S5830iDXMB1_REV00.tar.md5"
Step 8 - Finally choose "CSC" and pick "S5830IDXMB1_OLBLD1/ GT-S5830i-MULTI-CSC-OLBLD1.tar.md5"
Step 9 - Make sure that your odin now looks like this -
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Step 10 - All being the same, click "Start"
Step 11 - Hold your breath and with some luck it should finally say "PASS!"
Step 12 - Reboot your phone and it will be good as new.
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Adding Custom ROM's to your device
In this tutorial I am going to be using to of my favourite (and working!) custom ROM's. These are simplicity and a lollipop firmware update.
Step 1 - Turn on your phone again
Step 2 - Download your chosen ROM of choose below.
Step 3 - Transfer the zip file to your device.
Step 4 - Power down your device.
Step 5 - Enter recovery mode using the keys Power, Volume Up and Home
Step 6 (Optional) - Re-install CWM if not already installed
Step 7 - Make a nandroid backup by scrolling to "backup and restore" and clicking backup.
Step 8 - Go back to the main homepage and scroll down to "wipe cache partition".
Step 9 - Go back to the main homepage again and this time go to "advanced" and then "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
Step 10 - Finally go back to the homepage and click on "install zip from sdcard"
Step 11 - Choose your chosen zip of the ROM
Step 12 - Wait until finished then repeat steps 8 and 9 before rebooting the system.
Step 13 - All being well you should now have a Custom ROM installed on your device. If your device gets stuck in a bootloop this could be because of a faulty ROM and you should go back to "Unbricking a device".
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Downloads - Dropbox
Google Download
Thanks for reading! If any of that made any sense or helped you out with your device, show me some thanks in the comments or something as this took me quite a while to write!

Root download
There doesn't seem to be a download for the root in your provided Dropbox link.
I just bricked und restored my phone, I don't want to download files from different guides again.

Deimos94 said:
There doesn't seem to be a download for the root in your provided Dropbox link.
I just bricked und restored my phone, I don't want to download files from different guides again.
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It appears Dropbox is playing up at the moment, I'll add a google link as well that should be working in a minute
Google Download

Finally my phone is working again. Great thread, awesome

I have just unbricked my phone
Thank you

I know this may not be a popular thread anymore, however, Google says there's a virus detected and won't allow dowbload of the ROOT-S5830C-i-M.zip file.

Google detects 'virus' patterns in many root applications, guess they are very similar to real virus files.
If you download all files together (or the folder) download is possible.
Or make a copy to your own gdrive to download this file.

Sigh, I hope I'm not spamming the forums, but they seem to be inactive and I can't seem to find a solution...
My phone's usb port is aparently damaged. When connected to my computer, it will only charge, with no response whatsoever from the computer.
This by itself represent no problem, as I can just use the SD card for file transfers, but now I need Odin, but without USB it woun't work (evidently).
There is some app like FlashFire that works with S5830i?

Hey, what is the current state of your phone (rooted, unrooted, bricked, etc.) and also what is it your aiming to achieve?