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Revert Back to stock

OK guys, I own a Heroc and spend all my time over in that area of XDA and the IRC.. BUt i have quick question about a friends Samsung Captivate... He is running a custom rom and is wanting to unroot and go completely back to stock.. Can you lead me in the right direction please..
Edit*** the reason he is wanting to go back is because GPS is not working...

Here ya go...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989

i noticed alot of people on there are saying this dont work or there are major issues and complications.. you have to forgive me.. I run a hero and going back stock is a simple as running the RUU and i dont have to do a thing but watch the progress and waalaa its done..

BUMP... OK the reason for this is because GPS and camera are not working.. He is running cognition2.6 or something like that... i figure its a kernel problem but your guys could tell me more...

I've screwed up using odin several times but it was always user error. What your friend needs to do is follow the instructions exactly step-by-step and they'll be fine.

hatchguy06 said:
Edit*** the reason he is wanting to go back is because GPS is not working...
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Going back to stock isn't going to make gps any better. Best to flash jm9 fix, should work with any rom.
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hatchguy06 said:
BUMP... OK the reason for this is because GPS and camera are not working.. He is running cognition2.6 or something like that... i figure its a kernel problem but your guys could tell me more...
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Don't know why your friend's captivate has no functional camera when he is on cognition. Make him flash the latest cog? Like the person above, GPS is as good as crap on stock as well. Do jm9 fix and see if that fixes it. If you need the jm9 file, PM and I will send you the flashable zip file.
Also if he wants to go back to stock, ODIN is pretty simple too. Open up ODIN, go to download mode (from cog I think there is a reboot to download option. If not just shut down the phone, press both vol up+down and hold them and plug in USB cable.) Once ODIN says "added!", press start, and just let it be. Your friend's phone should be back to stock in just a few minutes.
EDIT: Also tell your friend to read more. It's way better to do stuff knowing what you're doing

I don't have any issues with my vibrants GPS. I got the OTA and wallah no more sh-tty GPS. I use it everyday for work. Now I just need to do RyanZa's OCFL and I'm good.
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Build 1010 Will Not Go Into DL Mode!!!

Few days ago I rooted and put Serendipity 2.0 on my Build 1010 with no problems.
I want to try Cognition 3.01.
So I followed the SAME method used in the MobileTechVideos and I cannot figure out how to get it into download mode
I have tried the 3 button method several times and it just takes me to the battery charging icon.
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Would I be able to just pull up Odin3 (I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0) .exe as administrator, plug in USB, turn on phone, and go to DL mode through the phone via that way? Would it recognize it on my computer so I can just go back to stock and do the entire process over again for a ROM?
Or is this easier: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818439

Would going to download manager through my phone while having Odin3 pulled up on the computer and my USB of course plugged in, work???
Please, someone, anyone!!! Wanting to try a new ROM so bad!!!

I would flash back to stock and start fresh

Have you used odin before?
I can get you into download mode and going with odin if your phone is working and recognized by your computer but with your build you don't want to use the odin you linked I am pretty sure.

crupp said:
I would flash back to stock and start fresh
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That's what I'm trying to do!!! I just need to get into download mode first. My phone is not bricked or anything; it's working great. I just need to get into download mode so I go back to stock and put a new ROM on!!!
I think it's because of my build, 1010.
Can anyone confirm C3POs (Odin3) method works?

xThe Enforcer said:
Few days ago I rooted and put Serendipity 2.0 on my Build 1010 with no problems.
<snip>
Would I be able to just pull up Odin3 (I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0) .exe as administrator, plug in USB, turn on phone, and go to DL mode through the phone via that way? Would it recognize it on my computer so I can just go back to stock and do the entire process over again for a ROM?
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You would probably end up with a brick.
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
And, BTW, there is no need to flash stock before flashing Cognition, but it's still good to find a reliable way in case you ever have a real need to do so. Also, I'm pretty sure Cognition still includes and sbl.bin that will fix your button combos (that's not normally a good thing, but in your case it is).

xThe Enforcer said:
That's what I'm trying to do!!! I just need to get into download mode first. My phone is not bricked or anything; it's working great. I just need to get into download mode so I go back to stock and put a new ROM on!!!
I think it's because of my build, 1010.
Can anyone confirm C3POs (Odin3) method works?
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I also have 010 and have flashed half a dozen rooms and used 3 button for all of them including Cog 3

opcow said:
You would probably end up with a brick.
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
And, BTW, there is no need to flash stock before flashing Cognition, but it's still good to find a reliable way in case you ever have a real need to do so. Also, I'm pretty sure Cognition still includes and sbl.bin that will fix your button combos (that's not normally a good thing, but in your case it is).
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Thanks for the link.
So bottom line; just use a different Odin3. Just like I originally posted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
Same concept.

crupp said:
I also have 010 and have flashed half a dozen rooms and used 3 button for all of them including Cog 3
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Every phone is different. I've read of someone with 1008 not having 3 button.

opcow said:
You would probably end up with a brick.
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
And, BTW, there is no need to flash stock before flashing Cognition, but it's still good to find a reliable way in case you ever have a real need to do so. Also, I'm pretty sure Cognition still includes and sbl.bin that will fix your button combos (that's not normally a good thing, but in your case it is).
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And also, I disagree. Every ALWAYS says to flash to stock no matter what...

xThe Enforcer said:
And also, I disagree. Every ALWAYS says to flash to stock no matter what...
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Not everyone. It's apparently mainly confined to the Captivate forums and not universally recommended even here (Darky's instructions say nothing about it, for example). There is no benefit to doing so, believe it or not. Of course I don't care how anyone does it. It's up to you. If you tell people it's safer, however, you're misinforming people based on something that got started months ago and just became the status quo.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
I believe this is what im looking for. I couldn't find the pit nor tar files any where. Im a vibrant owner so not to familiar with the files. Thanks. Will let you know.
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Well bottom line, I think the easiest method for me to get into download mode every time I want to root/flash is by using the 99 cent jig. Thanks everyone for there info.

So I got into download mode by installing a 3buttonfix.zip via CWM.
I used Odin3 exactly like your supposed to. Went to stock, master cleared. Everything passed and completed.
My phone is now back to stock but still showing all files on my SD card. I even tried a factory reset and it still shows them.
Any ideas?

Blah, still no one?

*2767*3855#
This is the code you can enter in the dialer to wipe the phone internal memory. Does not ask for confirmation so make sure you have already done a backup of what you want.

newter55 said:
*2767*3855#
This is the code you can enter in the dialer to wipe the phone internal memory. Does not ask for confirmation so make sure you have already done a backup of what you want.
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Outstanding. It worked and did actually delete everything on my SD card. It's odd how Master Clear and factory reset through the phone did not but this way did. Build 1010 is bipolar.
Appreciate all the help everyone!
(I gave you a 'thanks' Newter)

[Q] Flashing to Cognition 3 without flashing stock?

Recently, I had a very long discussion with some helpful users regarding how my market disappeared in the Android Themes section. After never recovering my stock market application, I finally just flashed to the cognition rom that is built for 2.1.
This was a huge risk for me because for some reason my phone is not found in Odin when it is in download mode. I have already tried everything to get it recognized, but nothing was able to get it recognized. If I were to brick my phone, I don't think I could fix it. I soft bricked it during the problem with the Market, but luckily I was able to get the phone working again through recovery.
I am thinking of flashing to the new cognition so that I can get my phone running on a 2.2 based rom and then quit flashing until I get a better phone or figure out my Odin problems.
I just have a few questions. I know a lot of people recommend flashing to stock first (which I can't do), while others don't flash stock. I should be able to just disable Voodoo and hopefully flash successfully to a new rom, correct? Also, what are the chances of a permanent brick? As long as I could get into recovery I could probably get the phone back up again without the use of Odin, right?

yentlequible said:
Recently, I had a very long discussion with some helpful users regarding how my market disappeared in the Android Themes section. After never recovering my stock market application, I finally just flashed to the cognition rom that is built for 2.1.
This was a huge risk for me because for some reason my phone is not found in Odin when it is in download mode. I have already tried everything to get it recognized, but nothing was able to get it recognized. If I were to brick my phone, I don't think I could fix it. I soft bricked it during the problem with the Market, but luckily I was able to get the phone working again through recovery.
I am thinking of flashing to the new cognition so that I can get my phone running on a 2.2 based rom and then quit flashing until I get a better phone or figure out my Odin problems.
I just have a few questions. I know a lot of people recommend flashing to stock first (which I can't do), while others don't flash stock. I should be able to just disable Voodoo and hopefully flash successfully to a new rom, correct? Also, what are the chances of a permanent brick? As long as I could get into recovery I could probably get the phone back up again without the use of Odin, right?
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<<< this might not be helpful, but I will tell you my situation... >>>
I have tried to Rom my JI6 (unoffical froyo) version of captivate, with Cog v2.3b8, using ROM manager.
But after installation, my screen went blank and the battery started to heat up...
After that I was lazy to fix it myself, so I went to exchange shop, and changed it...
- if your phone bricks (forever) try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775911

peurocs4 said:
<<< this might not be helpful, but I will tell you my situation... >>>
I have tried to Rom my JI6 (unoffical froyo) version of captivate, with Cog v2.3b8, using ROM manager.
But after installation, my screen went blank and the battery started to heat up...
After that I was lazy to fix it myself, so I went to exchange shop, and changed it...
- if your phone bricks (forever) try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775911
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I tried that same method and it still did not show up in odin.
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yentlequible said:
I tried that same method and it still did not show up in odin.
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Main problem with your Captivate is that you cannot connect to your PC???
Did you tried using different computer, or using different version of Windows/Mac?
<Sorry, if I'm not really helping you...>

peurocs4 said:
Main problem with your Captivate is that you cannot connect to your PC???
Did you tried using different computer, or using different version of Windows/Mac?
<Sorry, if I'm not really helping you...>
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Back when I was really trying to figure the problem out (about 2 months ago), I was trying everything mentioned. I tried different versions of odin, 3 separate computers, windows xp/vista/7, front and back usb ports, multiple drivers, etc... The weird thing is that the phone is recognized in odin when it is on, which is how I was able to do a master clear on it. It is just when it is in download mode that it does not recognize it.
I eventually just gave up thinking that it was just a problem my phone has. The only thing I have not been able to test is using a different cable. I have been using the original OEM one, but I guess it could be the problem.

When did you bought the device?
if its within a year... you can exchange it... this looks like easy way out.
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peurocs4 said:
When did you bought the device?
if its within a year... you can exchange it... this looks like easy way out.
Sent from My Captivate
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Unfortunately, It was purchased off contract and used from someone who lived near me. It is less than a year old, I just don't have the receipt for it. I would say that I bought it around the beginning of last August. They guy who sold it said he only used it for 2 weeks.

Ok, im just going to risk it... Phone should be flashed within the next 10 minutes or so.

yentlequible said:
Ok, im just going to risk it... Phone should be flashed within the next 10 minutes or so.
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I had the same prob at first and what i found is that I had to remove the drivers and then let windows 7 reinstall the drivers on its own again after turning debugging on, then used Odin to activate DL mode and let those drivers install as well

zelendel said:
I had the same prob at first and what i found is that I had to remove the drivers and then let windows 7 reinstall the drivers on its own again after turning debugging on, then used Odin to activate DL mode and let those drivers install as well
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How do you use Odin to activate DL mode? I was unaware that it could do that...

[Q] Will the real ODIN please stand up?

I see several different versions of ODIN being mentioned in the forum and I'm wondering which is the gold standard and/or the most up to date stable version for use on the Captivate.
Here is what I've seen that confuses me:
- References to ODIN one-click and non one-click
- Versions 1.0 all the way up to 3.0
- Filenames such as ODIN.exe and I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0.zip
Can anyone assist in clearing up the confusion?

I agree it gets confusing. I can tell you that I use I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 to flash my captivate back to stock before loading a ROM. That version makes my captivate just like it was when I first received it. It is the One-Click 1.0. The only thing I want it for is to wipe back to stock before loading a ROM and it works so I just have stuck with that one.

G.Hook said:
I agree it gets confusing. <snip> I have a Captivate that was manufactured in Oct 2007.
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Uh. I don't think so.

Then I must have gotten wrong information from the android forums. What does the 1007 number mean under your battery? I read that it was month/date that the phone was manufactured?
edit: whoops it must have been July 2010?

I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0.zip is the one I have always used

G.Hook said:
I agree it gets confusing. I can tell you that I use I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 to flash my captivate back to stock before loading a ROM. That version makes my captivate just like it was when I first received it. It is the One-Click 1.0. The only thing I want it for is to wipe back to stock before loading a ROM and it works so I just have stuck with that one.
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Palmetto_X said:
I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0.zip is the one I have always used
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10 char

G.Hook said:
Then I must have gotten wrong information from the android forums. What does the 1007 number mean under your battery? I read that it was month/date that the phone was manufactured?
edit: whoops it must have been July 2010?
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1007 mean year and month or 7-2010
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I have the 1010 build and when I used odin one click or v.1 it bricked my phone I layer found out that I have to use Odin v.3 only when I had my first captivate build 1007 I could easily use Odin v.1 I switched from 1007 to 1010 because 1010 has better GPS
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Thanks guys.
It seems like maybe the version of ODIN you use should be correlated with build date?
I'm on 1008.

sircaper said:
Thanks guys.
It seems like maybe the version of ODIN you use should be correlated with build date?
I'm on 1008.
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Odin should be used only until 10.09 (correct me if i am wrong on this date). But it should never be used on 10.10 or later builds as it tends to brick them. There are separate threads detailing how to get them to stock. Since u said urs is 10.08, u should be fine.

diablo009 said:
Odin should be used only until 10.09 (correct me if i am wrong on this date). But it should never be used on 10.10 or later builds as it tends to brick them. There are separate threads detailing how to get them to stock. Since u said urs is 10.08, u should be fine.
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Is that correct that the 10.08 mean 10 = 2010 and 08 = August?

I have a 1010 captivate, and I used Odin last night following the instructions located here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
It worked, took me back to stock so that I could flash Cog. 3.04. Hope that helps.

Good thread, I've been wondering about this myself. Three button download mode does not appear to work on my gf's phone but two button + usb does. Also I'm comfortable adb so adb reboot download is probably my best bet. Would I ever be so bricked that I wouldn't have access to adb?
Phone is a 1007, which version of ODIN do I need?

The other question I've seen asked often is,
"Will ODIN return MY phone to Stock ATT 2.1?"
People want to know if ODIN is going to return THEIR phone to the exact state and build it was in when purchased. I don't know the answer to this. From what I gather, ODIN is A stock 2.1 build gathered somewhere along the line, but not necessarily MY stock build.
Or, were all Captivate phones sold by ATT the same out of the box regardless of time or location of purchase? I know that there was a JH7 update, but is that the only thing that has changed on all Eclair builds for the Captivate or are other things different as well? What was the original source for ODIN? Was it a Samsung/ATT release of source code?

I also keep that I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0.zip for when i want to flash back to stock. works great. If i ever screw anything up. Just go back in time. Also keep root folder near as well.

Phateless said:
Would I ever be so bricked that I wouldn't have access to adb?
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Yes, you could get to the point where you can't get it to fully boot and use adb. I can't get the three button or two button usb option to work, thus I haven't flashed any ROMs yet. Last thing I need is a $500 paperweight.

trekie86 said:
Yes, you could get to the point where you can't get it to fully boot and use adb. I can't get the three button or two button usb option to work, thus I haven't flashed any ROMs yet. Last thing I need is a $500 paperweight.
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I can get the two button download mode to work. Is that a failsafe if I'm ever ALMOST totally bricked?

There is a version of Odin that fixes the 3 button recovery. It copies slightly different files to the phone.
Phateless said:
Good thread, I've been wondering about this myself. Three button download mode does not appear to work on my gf's phone but two button + usb does. Also I'm comfortable adb so adb reboot download is probably my best bet. Would I ever be so bricked that I wouldn't have access to adb?
Phone is a 1007, which version of ODIN do I need?
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cdwhit said:
There is a version of Odin that fixes the 3 button recovery. It copies slightly different files to the phone.
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Which version?

It is in the development section and the title says something like "odin one click w/3 button" sorry im on mobile but it shouldbe within the first few pages in development.
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[Q] Android 2.1 for captivate

where can i find the original 2.1 version of android for my captivate? Plz Help

concha214 said:
where can i find the original 2.1 version of android for my captivate? Plz Help
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You can use Odin (search for it in the Captivate Forum) and that will get you back to 2.1

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
Here is Odin3 one click w/ drivers, if needed. USE ONLY IF YOUR BUILD NUMBER IS 1009 OR LOWER!!!! FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A BRICKED PHONE.

mrhaley30705 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
Here is Odin3 one click w/ drivers, if needed. USE ONLY IF YOUR BUILD NUMBER IS 1009 OR LOWER!!!! FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A BRICKED PHONE.
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Caps are like swear words use sparingly or they will become meaningless.
But yeah odin back to stock
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mrhaley30705 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
Here is Odin3 one click w/ drivers, if needed. USE ONLY IF YOUR BUILD NUMBER IS 1009 OR LOWER!!!! FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A BRICKED PHONE.
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Mine is a 1010 all I have ever used is the one click version to go back to stock. On top of that my sister and her bf each have a 1012 used it on both of theirs no problem either. All if them have the 3 button fix still too...

Studacris,
Then why do most people here use the 1010 rule for one click?
Crystalhand,
Just wanted to show how important the info is. Point taken.

mrhaley30705 said:
Studacris,
Then why do most people here use the 1010 rule for one click?
Crystalhand,
Just wanted to show how important the info is. Point taken.
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I've been wondering this for a while! Like I said no problems on this end. Only problem I ever had was odin not seeing it in dl mode, I got that fixed though, n no bricked phones or even lost 3 button fixes I've heard happening. But I don't wanna f anyones phone up if I'm just somehow an exception to the rule or something.

I understand.

i am so tired of people getting offended by CAPS. it is not anger / or yelling or offensive.
ITS TO STRESS A POINT, some times its needed as alot of people cant read what has been said 5 times in-front of their face. (not here but other situations)
other times why bother being all polite and writing an essay when you can give instructions in point form and stress the main points.
i use caps and people think im a jerk.
but they notice the important part or get the point.... its worth it.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE! IM WITH YOU BUDDY!!
"sticks and stones will break my bones but CAPITAL letters offend me...."
what a world...

How do I find the build number?

UNDER YOUR BATTERY!!!!
lol its a date 1007 - 1012 or 1101 up...

A-HA!! So it is. I must be blind. 1007. Well that sucks. I just flashed the official ATT 2.2 and borked everything.

studacris said:
I've been wondering this for a while! Like I said no problems on this end. Only problem I ever had was odin not seeing it in dl mode, I got that fixed though, n no bricked phones or even lost 3 button fixes I've heard happening. But I don't wanna f anyones phone up if I'm just somehow an exception to the rule or something.
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Off topic, but how did you make ODIN recognize your phone? I never had problems with it until recently, but it started to not recognize my phone after flashing MIUI. I tried every possible fix besides using a different computer, and nothing worked. Finally used a spare laptop and it worked, but I'd like to be able to use my main for flashing stock.

OBatRFan said:
Off topic, but how did you make ODIN recognize your phone? I never had problems with it until recently, but it started to not recognize my phone after flashing MIUI. I tried every possible fix besides using a different computer, and nothing worked. Finally used a spare laptop and it worked, but I'd like to be able to use my main for flashing stock.
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I restored my pc from a restore point I made 3 days before that **** started happening. I make one once a week, or anytime windows updates whichever comes first.

So if I cant use ODIN because my phone is an early build, what can I use to put back the stock 2.1 on there, or retry 2.2?

jmgelba said:
So if I cant use ODIN because my phone is an early build, what can I use to put back the stock 2.1 on there, or retry 2.2?
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No, you CAN use odin because your phone is an early build, I was saying that I have 3 later builds that are supposed to be wonky with odin but haven't gotten any problems. And that is just about the one click odin anyway, you can always use the full odin, just the one click is supposed to cause problems with later builds.
1007 should be fine.

jmgelba said:
So if I cant use ODIN because my phone is an early build, what can I use to put back the stock 2.1 on there, or retry 2.2?
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You aren't reading. Your 1007 will restore using Odin just fine. You need to be on 2.1 to be able to use the Kies Mini upgrade to 2.2.

Odin worked fine thanks guys, I needed it to be able to get the warranty on my phone back and get it replaced by att,
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