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[Q] am i completely screwed?semi bricked sgs??

hi.thouh i am quite experienced user here.i have read everything possible.
now how i got this.here is the story.
i had sgs i 9000 version
android 2.3.3
jvk version
then i just rooted it using odin.fine.
use speedmod kernel for gingerbrid works firne.
then when i tried to go to that rooted stock kernel made by chainfire it rebbot then
here is story..
samsung boot scree looping again again.
i can enter in recovery mode and download mode,
tried nandroid restore but same happen.
plz help what to do to make it alive.
i know its not bricked bit i didnt worked either?//

Get into download mode and re-flash a stock 2.3.3 or a 2.3.4 rom with Odin and it should help fix the boot looping.

any stock firmware .i just downloaded this from forst link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011901
will it work?

NO ONE??/my * is burning.i got very sow internet,

Yes any of those in that thread, Froyo or Gingerbread should get you sorted out.

i mean first one 2.3.4 jvq veersion in the given link bddy.is it okay?

should i tick re partion in odin or not with this 2.3.4 jvq version?

JVQ is fine.
If it's a 3 part firmware (separate phone,pda, csc), then 515 pit is required with repartition ticked.

hey thefirmware i download is just .exe file.one file what to do

Uploaded it for you.
Just unzip it then add it to Odin.
Double click it as it has to extract, which then will give you 3 files.

holdz said:
Uploaded it for you.
Just unzip it then add it to Odin.
Double click it as it has to extract, which then will give you 3 files.
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Thanx a lot got my phone alive back

saurabh88 said:
Thanx a lot got my phone alive back
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Awesome, glad I could help

How can I revert to original kernel?

If I upload custom kernel on my Galaxy S with 2.3.4 JVQ, is it possible to revert to original JVQ kernel in order to check if same issue will appear on original kernel to detect if custom kernel has bug?
Thanks.

Flash as pda with odin.
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To get just the stock kernel in a flashable state you need to extract the zImage file from stock ROM (either one file or PDA of 3-file), then put it in a tar file by itself. Then you flash that as PDA with Odin.

I'm just going to expand a bit.
Find a single file tar of the stock firmware that is meant to be flashed as a PDA. Use winrar to look inside the .tar file to get the zImage and put it in a tar by itself. You can then flash it as PDA in Odin.
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I thought that it is proper way to extract zImage from original ROM but I wasn't sure that it is good way. Thanks, I will try in this way.

I created zImage.TAR with 7-zip but Odin cannot load it. It comes to step when zImage should be loaded but upload is not happening. Do I have to exec some certain parameters when zipping it in TAR with 7-zip or how can I do it?
EDIT: I managed to make proper (flashable) TAR with IZarc application. Nevertheless, I uploaded stock zImage but I still have root access although other mooded kernel specific applications are gone. So, basically, I didn't revert it to original state. Or I am wrong? Please, advise.
Thanks.

Rooting doesn't necessarily mean changing kernel. You can root a completely stock phone and still use stock kernel. You can also unroot the phone.
You can use the SGS kernel flasher free app to flash a zImage directly from the phone.

eLtOnI0 said:
Rooting doesn't necessarily mean changing kernel. You can root a completely stock phone and still use stock kernel. You can also unroot the phone.
You can use the SGS kernel flasher free app to flash a zImage directly from the phone.
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He's right, root often stays behind. To get back to stock just do a factory reset.
Make sure you can get into download mode before flashing just in case.
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eLtOnI0 said:
Rooting doesn't necessarily mean changing kernel. You can root a completely stock phone and still use stock kernel. You can also unroot the phone.
You can use the SGS kernel flasher free app to flash a zImage directly from the phone.
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I've read through many threads, but in most they discribe to root a phone via flashing the kernel
like here.
and i also would like to have a backup of my stock kernel, if i would flash it, but i'm not sure from which version i should take it. i do have JVH, but i can't find a fitting csc (it's MOBJV2) on samfirmware or google.

[Q] When odin one click doesnt work...

so my dilemma is as follows.. i was running continuum 4.1 on my captivate. i decided i wanted to try one of the new gingerbread roms, so my first step was to use odinoneclick 1.0 to get to complete stock and go from there. my luck, odin froze on me at sbl.bin... so i am soft bricked but i can use the vol up/down plug usb method to get to download mode. because i have only used one click before, and not a full odin like 1.7, i am having trouble figuring out exactly what i need, and what steps are necessary to safely get me back to stock using odin 1.7 so i can then load GB bootloaders and stop messing with BL's from now on.. so i suppose my main question is should i first flash eclair before trying to flash GB bootloaders/rom? my other question being, if so, what files do i need, and do i need to place a pit file and repartition? sorry if this is a noob question, i just dont want to screw it up any further and wasnt sure if specific steps must be taken when you are soft bricked.. thanks very much in advance!

No need to flash Eclair. Just flash the KF1 file in this post and then XCal's reorient for GB and you'll be good to go. Just don't boot into the OS after flashing XCal's kernel else you'll get bootloops since it was designed for I9000 based ROMs rather then I897. Just reboot back into recovery after flashign XCal's Kernel and then flash whatever GB ROM you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126704
I personally prefer to flash my phone using Heimdall on my laptop running Kubuntu as it's generally more stable/successful, and it's easier to choose which files you want to flash if you only want to flash specific files (Like the bootloaders).
Also KH3 is out and it looks like it might have updated bootloaders, but it's not a full ROM from what I was able to grab. It's missing the param.lfs, dbdata.rfs, and the pit file. Also has an added SS_DL.dll which I'm not sure what the purpose of that file is since it's a Windows file...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232703

Moved to Q&A.....
NO QUESTIONS IN DEVELOPMENT PLEASE!!!!!

conantroutman said:
Moved to Q&A.....
NO QUESTIONS IN DEVELOPMENT PLEASE!!!!!
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my apologies! my intention was to post in q&a but i was at work sneaking on the pc i must have been clicking too fast..
and kyuta... thank you for the suggestion! so is it safe to just use the whole odin package in the link you provided just to get a clean install, and then move on to a rom/kernel of choice at a later time?

im getting a big red FAIL on every attempt at flashing KF1 file with odin 1.3 and 1.7 im not sure which route to take at this point. do i need to flash the pit file with the bootloaders?

dartdc97 said:
im getting a big red FAIL on every attempt at flashing KF1 file with odin 1.3 and 1.7 im not sure which route to take at this point. do i need to flash the pit file with the bootloaders?
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just make sure u hav right file downloaded...and right click on odin and click run as administrator...try changing the usb ports....and try changing the usb cable...and see if u hav proper driver installed ....
check all these which i hav mentioned...
then u shd be able to go back to either eclair(jf6) or gingerbread(kf1) stock

killer_raj said:
just make sure u hav right file downloaded...and right click on odin and click run as administrator...try changing the usb ports....and try changing the usb cable...and see if u hav proper driver installed ....
check all these which i hav mentioned...
then u shd be able to go back to either eclair(jf6) or gingerbread(kf1) stock
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Just to add this this: Try using XP service pack 2 mode if you are using Windows 7 x 64.

Rooting stock kh3

I just flashed to stock 2.3 but I was wondering if there is a root for it or not. Thanks in advance
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Fugu works....

prbassplayer said:
Fugu works....
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Yes, it does!!

What's fugu and where can I get it from?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232703&page=5
Goto post #47.

ameedi600 said:
What's fugu and where can I get it from?
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Follow the root method in this thread but the last step flash Boogs cwm KH3 kernel found in his thread or on my drop box account here

I don't understand, what do I flash and do I flash it over stock kh3? Also what do I use to flash it? Please help me and thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16951930&postcount=47
Use Odin with Fugu, wait for red fish, then reflash the original UCKH3 kernel. Put the root.tar in the pda slot and click start then put the original.tar in the pda slot and click start.

ameedi600 said:
I don't understand, what do I flash and do I flash it over stock kh3? Also what do I use to flash it? Please help me and thanks
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Yes, flash over the stock KH3.

Root method:
1. Extract and open Odin3 v1.81.zip and place the zImage-root.tar file in the pda slot.
2. Connect your phone to your PC.
3. Put your phone into download mode (Same as eclair/froyo 3-button combo or adb reboot download)
4. Phone will boot and show the fugu fish.
5. Power off and put your phone into download mode.
6. Place the zImage-original.tar file in the pda slot and hit start. Phone will reboot.
7. You are now rooted with Stock 2.3.4 Gingerbread.

ameedi600 said:
I don't understand, what do I flash and do I flash it over stock kh3? Also what do I use to flash it? Please help me and thanks
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You aren't flashing over it. Just flashing a kernel. You can use Odin OR heimdall. Just follow the intructions and remember to use the KH3 with cwm i linked

Now I get it lol thanks for all your help.

Best Way ???

i have Captivate runnin on 2.3.4 and i wanna flash it with JB. and for that i need to root and install custom rom (Obviously). But i wanna know the best and easiest way to 1st Root It and 2nd Installing Custom Recovery ???

Devilish_Angel said:
i have Captivate runnin on 2.3.4 and i wanna flash it with JB. and for that i need to root and install custom rom (Obviously). But i wanna know the best and easiest way to 1st Root It and 2nd Installing Custom Recovery ???
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There's a guide in the Dev section (stickied).. a little reading goes a long way!
Basically it's gonna look like this: Stock KK4 w/o BLs with Odin -> Corn kernel with Odin 1.85 (go in recovery to get root) -> Flash custom ROM as per their instructions -> Enjoy!
So yeah, little rundown but you have some reading to do to make sure you understand what you are doing.

Since u r runnin android 2.3.4 then u have gb bootloaders so u r good concerning that.
Simply Odin flash the .tar packaged KK4 Corn Kernel version 7.0A , afterwards reboot into the cwm recovery and install ur rom of choice that u should have copied to ur internal sdcard by now, per said rom's install instructions. (u will have to select to install it twice) Success.
--- Option is there, in the advanced cwm recovery menu, to gain Root access. But the big unrealized fact to a lot of users is that u actually don't need to have Root in order to flash a Developer's Rom. If u follow the method i just laid out. :thumbup:---
Enjoy ur Rom of choice !:beer:
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4-2ndtwin said:
Since u r runnin android 2.3.4 then u have gb bootloaders so u r good concerning that.
Simply Odin flash the .tar packaged KK4 Corn Kernel version 7.0A , afterwards reboot into the cwm recovery and install ur rom of choice that u should have copied to ur internal sdcard by now. (u will have to select to install it twice) Success.
--- Option is there, in the advanced cwm recovery menu, to gain Root access. But the big unrealized fact to a lot of users is that u actually don't need to have Root in order to flash a Developer's Rom. If u follow the method i just laid out. :thumbup:---
Enjoy ur Rom of choice !:beer:
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i did exactly as you said and now i can boot up my phone normally but is not goin into recovery, just stucks at at&t logo

Devilish_Angel said:
i did exactly as you said and now i can boot up my phone normally but is not goin into recovery, just stucks at at&t logo
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Recovery is both volumes+power buttons. You release when the screen flashes usually (there are 2 AT&T image that look the same)

Hold volume + & - together with power button until u see the at&t logo, then release and u should be in recovery.
(Damnit ! ninja'd again !
Ok i guess this means i better get to work. Lol Later.)
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no sir, no luck with that, still at at&t

4-2ndtwin said:
Hold volume + & - together with power button until u see the at&t logo, then release and u should be in recovery.
(Damnit ! ninja'd again !
Ok i guess this means i better get to work. Lol Later.)
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BWolf56 said:
Recovery is both volumes+power buttons. You release when the screen flashes usually (there are 2 AT&T image that look the same)
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no sir, no luck with that, still at at&t

Devilish_Angel said:
not working sir
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Can you get in download mode? (volume down + power button)
I'd say to retry flashing Corn kernel with Odin 1.85 (don't forget the .pit)
If that doesn't work, flash stock KK4 without BLs, then reflash Corn kernel with Odin 1.85.

BWolf56 said:
Can you get in download mode? (volume down + power button)
I'd say to retry flashing Corn kernel with Odin 1.85 (don't forget the .pit)
If that doesn't work, flash stock KK4 without BLs, then reflash Corn kernel with Odin 1.85.
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i ddnt understand by ".pit" thing

Devilish_Angel said:
i ddnt understand by ".pit" thing
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The .pit file.
When you use Odin 1.85, you need 2 files to flash a kernel: .tar and .pit
Your flash most likely didn't work cause you didn't have the .pit file (hence why I said a little reading goes a long way).
It can either be found in here (little search) or on the samsung website.
EDIT: here it is: http://www.droidevelopers.com/attac...752561-[download]-ops-pit-files-s1je4.pit.rar
If you don't know how to use Odin, there are plenty of videos on youtube. Please take time to really understand what you're doing otherwise you'll end up with a paperweight in your hands.

BWolf56 said:
The .pit file.
When you use Odin 1.85, you need 2 files to flash a kernel: .tar and .pit
Your flash most likely didn't work cause you didn't have the .pit file (hence why I said a little reading goes a long way).
It can either be found in here (little search) or on the samsung website.
EDIT: here it is: http://www.droidevelopers.com/attac...752561-[download]-ops-pit-files-s1je4.pit.rar
If you don't know how to use Odin, there are plenty of videos on youtube. Please take time to really understand what you're doing otherwise you'll end up with a paperweight in your hands.
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So what I understand is that 1st i shud flash corn and then flash pit file, then i'l have root and custom recovery. Right ?

Devilish_Angel said:
So what I understand is that 1st i shud flash corn and then flash pit file, then i'l have root and custom recovery. Right ?
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No, when using Odin 1.85, you put the .tar file in the PDA and the .pit file in the PIT.
Flashing Corn kernel will give you a cwm recovery and you won't need to root, just flash the ROM you want to as per their instructions.

BWolf56 said:
No, when using Odin 1.85, you put the .tar file in the PDA and the .pit file in the PIT.
Flashing Corn kernel will give you a cwm recovery and you won't need to root, just flash the ROM you want to as per their instructions.
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Ohh thanks a lot but unfortunately I don't have a PC at home, so I can only try this in the morning. Btw your link for pit file needs registration.

Devilish_Angel said:
Ohh thanks a lot but unfortunately I don't have a PC at home, so I can only try this in the morning. Btw your link for pit file needs registration.
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Umm weird, well it can be found quite easily on here, just search pit file and you'll find the compliation thread. You need the one for Odin 1.85

BWolf56 said:
Umm weird, well it can be found quite easily on here, just search pit file and you'll find the compliation thread. You need the one for Odin 1.85
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Could you please confirm me if this is the file needed ??
http://mediafire.com/?tea1dol47r3eqhd

Devilish_Angel said:
Could you please confirm me if this is the file needed ??
http://mediafire.com/?tea1dol47r3eqhd
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Seems good. The i9000 is the International version of the captivate so it should be fine.
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Ok...... thanks.:thumbup:

BWolf56 said:
Seems good. The i9000 is the International version of the captivate so it should be fine.
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Ok...... thanks a lot. First thing I do in the morning is to flash it and then report back to you.

BWolf56 said:
Seems good. The i9000 is the International version of the captivate so it should be fine.
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this is what my looks like now after applying tar and pit file :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying: