[Q] Few questions about ODIN and other - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
I am noob here and wanted to ask few questions that will help me get all this worked out... and yes, I did search before creating this thread and still didn't find any answers...
odin:
1. what is the main difference between all the odin versions?
2. why would someone delete his efs folder?
3. what is flash lock and why do we need it?
4. is the efs clear option simply deletes the efs folder (like manually deleting it)?
5. what is the dump file and why do we need it?
6. what is the phone bootloader update? is it only for when using bootloaders?
7. what is the f. reset time and why do we need it?
other:
1. what exactly is a csc file? I didn't quite understand it from the guide...
2. can I use a csc file from froyo on gb?
3. can I use a csc file from some rom on a different rom? (same as question 1?)
4. is a zImage ONLY a kernel file? or can it contain other stuff?
Sorry about all the questions... but they are really important for me...
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

Hi,
I'm also interesting regarding csc. hope that we'll get answers

Try looking in dev for ezbase, and with that comes ezodin that is far less intimidating
Insanity cm 012/glitch

I know ezbase but I still need to know what I asked...
Thank you though

Thread is now on page 3... please help

trying my best to answer
the answer might be wrong, but to my knowledge it should be correct
GallyFan said:
Hi all,
I am noob here and wanted to ask few questions that will help me get all this worked out... and yes, I did search before creating this thread and still didn't find any answers...
odin:
1. what is the main difference between all the odin versions?
not so sure, but the difference is not much/impt afaik.
2. why would someone delete his efs folder?
DONT delete efs folder it contain essential and impt information about your phone such as imei. it is also recommended to backup a copy of your efs folder to your computer before any flashing
3. what is flash lock and why do we need it?
no idea
4. is the efs clear option simply deletes the efs folder (like manually deleting it)?
not sure, but you shouldnt be deleting your efs folder as explained
5. what is the dump file and why do we need it?
you dont need it, if im not wrong should be a copy of the rom used by developers
6. what is the phone bootloader update? is it only for when using bootloaders?
it is for updating froyo bootloaders to gingerbread bootloaders, used only when you upgrade from a froyo rom to gingerbread rom
7. what is the f. reset time and why do we need it?
other:
1. what exactly is a csc file? I didn't quite understand it from the guide...
contains information and apps about your carrier. it is the carrier customization to the rom. i think it also contain the apns needed from the carrier.
2. can I use a csc file from froyo on gb?
yes
3. can I use a csc file from some rom on a different rom? (same as question 1?)
yes
4. is a zImage ONLY a kernel file? or can it contain other stuff?
kernel only
Sorry about all the questions... but they are really important for me...
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
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Related

Problem with return

I'm having to return my Galaxy S for a replacement, however before i realised there was a hardware issue, i flashed it.
Since i'm in Australia, on Optus, there isn't a leaked DTJF3 image. So i can't just flash back to the original.
Is there a way using busybox, or an update.zip (I create and sign update.zips, Have done a little) to update the model numbers to at least look like i haven't been messing with it. Best to be safe rather than have them not honor the warranty because of a flashed update.
I ask in here as this is where the people with an intimate knowledge of the underlying code hang out.
Regards,
aRTie
Australian Stock Rom (Dump) : ............
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT A DEVELOPER, PLEASE DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS FILE.
http://rapidshare.com/files/406741229/dump.tar !!!!
not my work but taken from this forum, so mayb try a search before posting
So I guess the first silly question would be.....
how to separate out the CSC, Phone & PDA tar files from the Dump?
Or is there a way to use Odin to flash the dump.tar?
(just thought I'd ask the question before the OP does )
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Ok, so i was just looking at Odin, and there is a place where you can upload the dump.tar file. Is it really that simple - select the dump.tar downloaded from this thread, keep all other PDA/CSC/Modem spots empty, maybe select re-partition then flash??
cheetah2k said:
So I guess the first silly question would be.....
how to separate out the CSC, Phone & PDA tar files from the Dump?
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Hey mate, caught in a similar situation here. The dump is not available now, do you mind uploading to another location? I know many other users waiting for this as well.
All the best with your flashing.
In the end until there is a leaked copy of the rom,we won't be able to flash it.we can customize with update.zip however we can't turn the dump into a rom.
The dump will contain the optus parts of the rom.but not the rom itself. I just figured someone may be able to help me fool the about screen into showing the wrong rom version.
At some point nandroid might get running, then we can do some interesting stuff until then, we just wait.
That's how I understand it
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
artie11 said:
In the end until there is a leaked copy of the rom,we won't be able to flash it.we can customize with update.zip however we can't turn the dump into a rom.
The dump will contain the optus parts of the rom.but not the rom itself. I just figured someone may be able to help me fool the about screen into showing the wrong rom version.
At some point nandroid might get running, then we can do some interesting stuff until then, we just wait.
That's how I understand it
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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During inspection of your handset, the firmware check is done by the supplied tools to Optus, this will have no effect even if you change the About section on the Android OS, voiding your warranty further. I would rather advise you to wait for a month or so until 2.2 update comes up on Optus, then you can update the firmware via recovery.
cheetah2k said:
So I guess the first silly question would be.....
how to separate out the CSC, Phone & PDA tar files from the Dump?
Or is there a way to use Odin to flash the dump.tar?
(just thought I'd ask the question before the OP does )
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Ok, so i was just looking at Odin, and there is a place where you can upload the dump.tar file. Is it really that simple - select the dump.tar downloaded from this thread, keep all other PDA/CSC/Modem spots empty, maybe select re-partition then flash??
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the dump has a different format, it doesnt have a radio and csc file ( though you dont need it ) but you still need samsung.pit file i.e the bootloader file .. but be careful while doing that.

[Q] Wipe or no wipe data ?

Hello guys,
I want to ask you something : which element in a Samsung stock firmware determine if the ROM will wipe our data or no wipe?
Is it the dbdata.rfs file in the PDA files ? or it's in CSC files ?
Thanks.
Sorry for my bad english.
If you don't tick re-partition in odin then it shouldn't wipe as far as i know. But im also fairly certain that that the sd card will NOT be wiped when you flash via Odin..
Why would you want to do this though, it will probably cause a boot loop or some conflicts...
Are you flashing the the same stock rom or upgrading from a stock rom? You should never flash custom to stock without wipe it most certainly will cause a bootloop..
If you want the apps to use to help backup your phone before a flash then lemme know and ill recommend some..
First, thank you for answering me.
I explain you the situation : i m on a stock rom now for example, JVH.
I want to upgrade to JW4 with my modem and CSC so I use Ramad guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=965190) to split JW4 into 3 files; but in his guide, he said that we have to include a dbdata.rfs file.
So we have 3 files to flash in Odin without needed to tick repartition.
Will it wipe my data ( apps, game save etc...) ?
TBH I don't know. According to post 36 in that thread then wipe did not work, but he suggested it should
Why can't you use Kies to upgrade your firmware if your on stock?
All I can suggest is PM Ramad and ask him. But don't expect an answer as I'm sure he is very busy and probably receives many PM's daily.
Alternatively I think you can go to recovery and make a nandroid backup of the whole system. Then make a copy of your whole sd card by drag and drop into a folder. I think that is usually where all the game data is stored.
You can try use "titanium backup" but i believe that is for root users only.
Also there is "SMS backup and restore", and "app list backup" (this only saves the market links, so you have both a list and link directly to the market app. It will not save non market apps, but will be usable as a list of all apps installed no matter where they were downloaded from).
Good Luck
Thanks.
I have PM Ramad but he didn't answer, like you said, he should be busy.
And I dont use Kies because I have to wait my carrier to get update, which is too long (or never lol )
But thank you, I will stay on my actual rom.

Stock roms without bootloader? Is it possible?

Hey guys. I just came from Galaxy 3 to Galaxy S - i really like it Now I searched forum but couldnt find answer. Anyways on G3 some people made stock roms without bootloader so it would be 100% safe to flash with no risk of bootloop. Now i wanted to ask can we do that with our phone too. I downloaded some firmware from samsung updats and when i unpacked it there were Sbl and boot file, and somewhere i read that these are boot files. So short question, can i delete these files and make .tar with rest files and to flash?
Also if its possible, do I lose anything if i remove bootloaders? Thanks for answer!

[Q] I have a little doubt

I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but I can't seem to find any specific answer in forums and guides.
I have a SGS GT-i9000t with CM10. I want to flash the stock rom on it, with odin v1.85 (to get the efs folder back, got problems with the imei), so I downloaded the rom from sammmobile. There's only one file, a .tar, I know you just have to put it on PDA, but my question is this:
do I need the pit file?
(I know in most cases is not necessary, but I'm coming from CM10 and I found some guides that said CM ****s up the partitions and whatnot)

NJ3 to NJ7

I have a Canadian N4(910W8)and I want to change the baseband so I can try different Roms. How do I go about this? I'm guessing through Odin right? Where can I find a stock NJ7 ROM to do this? Thanks guys!
re: baseband.
yeroc1982 said:
I have a Canadian N4(910W8)and I want to change the baseband so I can try different Roms. How do I go about this? I'm guessing through Odin right? Where can I find a stock NJ7 ROM to do this? Thanks guys!
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Firstly, if you change baseband your phone will not work with Canadian or
USA roms.
None of the twrp flashable zip file roms contains the baseband or bootloaders.
You need to keep the Canadian baseband which you already have.
What you will need to do is to save your kernel file so you can use it with the
USA zip file roms.
The kernel is located in the /System/ folder and the filename is "boot.img".
Copy that file to your internal sdcard before you do anything else.
Then after you download a usa zip file rom open it up with winrar/winzip
or other archiver and remove the boot.img in the zip file and replace it with
the boot.img you have saved in your internal sdcard before flashing.
Once you do that you can safely flash the usa zip file rom of your choice.
I never advise anyone to use a different carriers rom, there are many con's
against doing so and not many pro's. But go ahead and give it a try.
Good luck!
Thanks for the helpful info! On my note3, I always flashed tmob roms with no issues, but the note 4 is new so I didn't know exactly what would work or not. Might give this a go later on! Thanks again!
I find sys>kernel>boot_adsp> the file called "boot" which is only 4kb in size. Is that what I'm looking for? Does not have "IMG" behind the "boot"
Hi.... I was wondering the same about the NJ7.... I've flashed 2 TMobile roms so far... Darthstocker & Hyperdrive.... As long as you flash the Starkissed Kernel it boots up fine... Without it you just Bootloop....

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