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[Q] How to unroot?

How would you go about unrooting a Captivate?
Thanks

Use the galaxy s one click root/unroot program. Search the xda forums for the link.
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Would using ODIN to flash back to stock and using the Master Clear remove root?

Bunkered said:
Would using ODIN to flash back to stock and using the Master Clear remove root?
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ODIN back to stock will remove everything and put it back to the state that the phone was in when you took it out of the box. You will, however, still have some file system stuff hanging around from before. You'd have to clear your SD card of that information. But you should be unrooted and back to normal.

So if I were to use ODIN, could I still use Titanium Backup to get all my apps and games back? Because I want to go back to stock without root, but still have my apps and the info for them too.

nope - titanium backup needs root to work
Why the concern about root?

I just feel like going back to stock for a while, no real reason.

Bunkered said:
I just feel like going back to stock for a while, no real reason.
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Unless you've really made some major changes, i.e. new ROM, Kernal, radio, you are at stock. You could just flash to stock, root, re-apply through TB and you still are at the base of the phone settings.

So TB will still have my stuff even if I do the flash? Or do I need to save the backup to my computer?

Bunkered said:
So TB will still have my stuff even if I do the flash? Or do I need to save the backup to my computer?
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Save back up to your computer if you are going to master clear. If just odin flash not necessary

If you're still wondering about this, I unrooted using the root file found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
Then, I unrooted using the unroot.zip file found in the Galaxy one click root/unroot rar file. In both cases, you copy the file to your phone's root directory and then rename it to update.zip and follow the procedures in the thread linked above. Linke for the galaxy one click root/unroot is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304&highlight=root/unroot

[Q] Cappy Bricked??? Pls help!!!! unique problem!!!

Ok i know and have seen that there are many experienced users in this forum, so i give you this!!Pls help sum1!!!
I think i bricked my fone, tried to get cwm 3 on it, then while rebooting, it wont reboot. went into download mode with odin (3 button fix) (i have done this 9-10 times before, not a noob to this), selected pit and tar and hit start. odin stuck on factoryfs and fully orange screen on fone. removed battery, fone, usb, odin restart, tried again, yellow screen. again. red screen. now got frustrated. tried normal odin(not the 3 button fix), again yellow screen.took out battery to try again, but fone wont start/go in dl/recvry mode anymore. tried on 2 different comps with xp/win7. no go.
SCREWED??
BTW, i ordered a jig.should arrive by end of week.

It'll be fine after you get your jig.
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same thing happened to me...but i just got it replaced..as there was no way i could wake it up...but try Jig..or just get it replaced...every captivate is under warranty...tell them u were doing official Froyo update and lost electricity or something....

yes will try that and post.
In the meantime, can sum1 pls run me thru the steps to install custom ROM on preinstalled froyo cappy? My prev 1 was stock eclair, i filed 4 insurance and am sure the new 1s gonna b stock froyo. I have heard that there are a no. f probs with stock froyo phones????

Its a semi uncommon problem.I have had the random colored screens before and had to pull battery. Managed to get odin to work after a couple of times
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psycho2097 said:
yes will try that and post.
In the meantime, can sum1 pls run me thru the steps to install custom ROM on preinstalled froyo cappy? My prev 1 was stock eclair, i filed 4 insurance and am sure the new 1s gonna b stock froyo. I have heard that there are a no. f probs with stock froyo phones????
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flash to stock using full Odin(full odin to avoid loosing 3 button combo), flash CWM.Zip....flash any froyo custum rom
or just flash the fix for sign verification (its somewhere in the threads) then you can avoid flashing to stock....just flash CWM and Custom rom

viny2cool said:
flash to stock using full Odin(full odin to avoid loosing 3 button combo), flash CWM.Zip....flash any froyo custum rom
or just flash the fix for sign verification (its somewhere in the threads) then you can avoid flashing to stock....just flash CWM and Custom rom
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YEA, I THOT SO 2... JUZ WANTED 2 VERIFY, WAT ABOUT WEN CHANGING ROMS?do i need to flash to stock every time, or can i just take a backup f froyo stock using cwm?(sorry 4 the caps...)

Most of the custom roms don't require flashing to stock now a days. But if its mentioned in the instructions than I would do it.
But definitely you should disable lagfix and stuff before flashing over new rom.
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viny2cool said:
Most of the custom roms don't require flashing to stock now a days. But if its mentioned in the instructions than I would do it.
But definitely you should disable lagfix and stuff before flashing over new rom.
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no i meant with stock froyo and 3e recvry, should i flash to stock using odin or just backup/restore using cwm? m not familiar using stock froyo on cappy.

psycho2097 said:
no i meant with stock froyo and 3e recvry, should i flash to stock using odin or just backup/restore using cwm? m not familiar using stock froyo on cappy.
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If u flash any zip from stock froyo it gives you sign verification error. So u need to fix that a nd than just flash custom rom as u normally do
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Crash N Burn....Owch!
psycho2097 said:
no i meant with stock froyo and 3e recvry, should i flash to stock using odin or just backup/restore using cwm? m not familiar using stock froyo on cappy.
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Sounds as though your bootloader got hammered.
Yes, as another posted, with 3e recovery you'll get a signing error, but there is a workaround, depending on your device and ROM you're using to have files pass through as if it were on 2e recovery. Another method is if one passes files that are unsigned. (only load if it's from a trusted source)
Is it possible you performed a nandriod backup before this debacle occurred?
If so, try a restore from recovery with your last nandroid backup. This should restore the bootloader and correct partitioning on your disk.
HtH
Peace-

Liv33viL said:
Sounds as though your bootloader got hammered.
Yes, as another posted, with 3e recovery you'll get a signing error, but there is a workaround, depending on your device and ROM you're using to have files pass through as if it were on 2e recovery. Another method is if one passes files that are unsigned. (only load if it's from a trusted source)
Is it possible you performed a nandriod backup before this debacle occurred?
If so, try a restore from recovery with your last nandroid backup. This should restore the bootloader and correct partitioning on your disk.
HtH
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inncidentally i did do a couple of nandroids before "all the **** hit the fan". and i could use it to restore. but how? my fone simply wont turn on, neither go in2 recv/ dl. so how 2 restore???????

all 2.2 have 3e recovery, custom roms built on 2.2 come pre cracked.
here is the 3e recovery fix. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909213
it works on all 2.2 stocks with 3e.
if you are rooted using "one click root 1.7" (NOT ODIN ONE CLICK!!!) you dont need adb commands just root explorer to mount and replace file. or use adb to mount and push file. the instructions in the thread have the 2 methods mixed together.
no offence but ignore Liv33viL on this one

Trusselo said:
no offence but ignore Liv33viL on this one
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Dude, that's just plain wrong. Let each person decide on their own who's advice to take and who's to ignore. It's an open forum and we all have the right to share our knowledge and experience. The focus here should be helping people get the assistance they need, not to diminish someone's credibility based on a personal opinion.
In short, grow up.

Trusselo said:
no offence but ignore Liv33viL on this one
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ok, but then do u mean my bootloader is not damaged? can it be still repaired by using jig? can i restore nandroid?? but how 2 do so since my fone wont turn on at all?

What happens when you do turn it on- nothing? Or does it hang on the boot screen?
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I had the very same problem. Your bootloater is boogered up now. I sent mine to an xda member and he fixed it.
Even with a jig I wasn't able to do anything. My phone would go into d/l mode with it but that was all it would do.
I paid $50 to have mine fixed which in my opinion is well worth it. That doesn't include shipping costs. I had connexion2005 fix it for me. He a great guy and does very fast work. It beats buying a new phone.
Hope this helps.
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All shameless advertising aside, it's worth trying a fix where others give up and pay someone. Through the process of elimination we can determine if you need professional help lol!
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Thanks guys..will try connexion when the jig fails.
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N does anybody know what to do, as my newly arrived cappy has a distinctive yellow tint to the screen. Do I call samsung and ask for a new one? Or is there some method to fix it by software?
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Going back to 2.1

I need to send my captivate back to AT&T for service and need to revert back to stock. I have the o-din 1 click handy however I did install the AT&T GB Bootloader. I am not sure if I can just use odin 1click to go back to Eclair.
Edit: NVM, figured it out after searching another 10 pages that I can go back using 1 click.

Yes. U can use the 1click Odin to go back to stock Eclair.
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For2ndtwin said:
Yes. U can use the 1click Odin to go back to stock Eclair.
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Thanks, you just posted as I was updating.

Good deal.
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Dint forget to run as administrator if your on win 7

mrhaley30705 said:
Dint forget to run as administrator if your on win 7
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No need since I don't have UAC turned on. I never had to run as administrator on my W7 x64 Pro.

Just to clarify, Odin 1-Click will revert everything back to stock, even bootloaders? Even if I have different bootloaders installed? Are there any precautions to look at before using it?

Jmurph3 said:
Just to clarify, Odin 1-Click will revert everything back to stock, even bootloaders? Even if I have different bootloaders installed? Are there any precautions to look at before using it?
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yes odin 1-click to stock will make it like u never flashed a ROM, just dont use the 3button fix first. that contains only the secondary bootloader and will brick when used with a GB primary.

CremeFraiche said:
yes odin 1-click to stock will make it like u never flashed a ROM, just dont use the 3button fix first. that contains only the secondary bootloader and will brick when used with a GB primary.
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Thanks a lot for not giving me crap about this. I've been on and off a lot. work gets in the way and I've missed so much.

Charging issue

Hey guys, little bit of a problem, hope you have some ideas.
Basically, My phone has decided it wont be charging anymore, the battery charges fine in my wifes N7000, used 3/4 different charges, all work fine with hers, none which work with mine, looking inside the charging port, it appears to a little burned, theres an area which is quite black inside the port.
So, the phone is rooted and running a lightweight LSZ leak, its not returnable to samsung (and likely, my insurer) in this condition, problem is, if the phone isnt connect via USB, I wont be able to flash an official firmware via ODIN to remove the rootage.
Is it possible for me to perhaps flash an older firmware through CMW and then try and update OTA to remove root, or, am i destined to charge my battery from my missus' phone from now on?
Many thanks!

if you rooted why not use mobile odin to flash a stock firmware..

nokiamodeln91 said:
if you rooted why not use mobile odin to flash a stock firmware..
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Good point, will this remove root as well?

Written said:
Good point, will this remove root as well?
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yes, but if it is pro version you are using the make sure to uncheck everroot option.

treacherous_hawk said:
yes, but if it is pro version you are using the make sure to uncheck everroot option.
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Thanks for the advice treacherous, will the lite version : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
suit my needs for coming down to a non rooted stock version that I can return to a samsung support centre?
thanks!

Written said:
Thanks for the advice treacherous, will the lite version : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
suit my needs for coming down to a non rooted stock version that I can return to a samsung support centre?
thanks!
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Yes
Edit: also read thoroughly as you already have the link there are few things you would require to install for the lite version.

Under default settings of mobile odin, it will remove root. But before you go about uprooting, make sure your counter is set to 0. If no then you will need to use triangle away app and it will need root access.

nokiamodeln91 said:
Under default settings of mobile odin, it will remove root. But before you go about uprooting, make sure your counter is set to 0. If no then you will need to use triangle away app and it will need root access.
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Thanks guys, I already run the triangle remover when i first rooted my phone and the counter is still at 0, plus i am rooted. i notice in the instructions there is some flash kernels, will I need to flash this first via CWM before using mobile odin or will Philz kernel be fine for me?

Written said:
Thanks guys, I already run the triangle remover when i first rooted my phone and the counter is still at 0, plus i am rooted. i notice in the instructions there is some flash kernels, will I need to flash this first via CWM before using mobile odin or will Philz kernel be fine for me?
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It is an apk file.

I think for the lite version you will need to download the odin flash kernel first. Just follow the instructions. The paid version automatically downloads it.

Thanks again guys, one final question then, if you was returning your note to the Samsung centre would you use the kies GB, ICS or JB official ROM? Considering making it the JB, what do you think?
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Written said:
Thanks again guys, one final question then, if you was returning your note to the Samsung centre would you use the kies GB, ICS or JB official ROM? Considering making it the JB, what do you think?
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you can take it to service center with JB or any of 2 older versions, does not matter.
Edit:as long as firmware is for you country and samsung has released Jelly Bean in your country.

Luckily the Netherlands has LSZ so that's what I'm going for tonight, thanks for the help gents!
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Good luck

[Q] Brick phone help plz!!!!! Att s5

After rooting and installing safe strap I installed a custom rom alliance rom everything was running good until I tried to update the rom updates and themes . My phone never went into recovery or doesn't want to boot into recovery. I tried to switch it to stock firmware with Odin but I all always get fail or it doesn't do anything . That's what I get when I turn on the phone

First s5 paperwieght. Hopefully someone can help this guy. I mean damn that really sucks.
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In Odin what all boxes did you check to flash the original firmware?

when trying to flash the stock firmware with Odin, are you booting the phone into download mode or recovery mode? make sure its in download mode...

wsxyz7 said:
After rooting and installing safe strap I installed a custom rom alliance rom everything was running good until I tried to update the rom updates and themes . My phone never went into recovery or doesn't want to boot into recovery. I tried to switch it to stock firmware with Odin but I all always get fail or it doesn't do anything . That's what I get when I turn on the phone
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Personally I would try flashing each individual file I.e. bl, csc, etc. Try combos make sure your in dl mode and have drivers installed
Good luck

wsxyz7 said:
After rooting and installing safe strap I installed a custom rom alliance rom everything was running good until I tried to update the rom updates and themes . My phone never went into recovery or doesn't want to boot into recovery. I tried to switch it to stock firmware with Odin but I all always get fail or it doesn't do anything . That's what I get when I turn on the phone
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I checked the auto reboot and download the file onto PDA
Luckily I still have my 1020

galaxy s4 nutjob said:
Personally I would try flashing each individual file I.e. bl, csc, etc. Try combos make sure your in dl mode and have drivers installed
Good luck
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That's what I was having in mind. il try and see if I could do it after work tonight.
If someone has an idea of where I could find them that would save me some time of looking around

wsxyz7 said:
That's what I was having in mind. il try and see if I could do it after work tonight.
If someone has an idea of where I could find them that would save me some time of looking around
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It really isn't hard to find the thread is in the general section.
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wsxyz7 said:
That's what I was having in mind. il try and see if I could do it after work tonight.
If someone has an idea of where I could find them that would save me some time of looking around
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Here ya go busy good luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714455

I believe you have to skip the BL file, as in do not flash the BL file. Plug all your files but the bl file and flash them. Because of the bootloader being loacked, it seems it will failed because it can't actually flash the file. Here is a great thread to get you started: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785363
Good luck. Report is it works.
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GDofWR420 said:
First s5 paperwieght. Hopefully someone can help this guy. I mean damn that really sucks.
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The phone is not totally bricked. The correct firmware needs to be re-flashed, as what's been said. You used the wrong one, as well as the wrong Odin. You should be using Odin 3.09.