This rooted kernel is for the "rooting beginners" and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible. CF-Root takes the kernel from an original Samsung firmware, and just adds root, busybox, and ClockWorkMod recovery
THIS IS NOT A ROM - it is only a modified kernel. You need to have the relevant firmware already on your device. You do NOT need to wipe anything for this patch. You DO need to read the instructions. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE FIRST FEW POSTS!
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There have now been nearly 1.000.000 downloads of CF-Root for various devices (see for example Galaxy S1, Galaxy Tab 7", and Galaxy S2), and many more if you include ROMs, kernels, etc that use it. Don't be a leech, buy me a beer (and use the "Thanks" button!). Imagine if every CF-Root user had donated me $1...
Main features
- The kernel is fully stock and taken from the original firmware, with just the following added:
- Root
- Busybox v1.19.2-cm71
- ClockWorkMod Recovery 5
- CWM Manager (see below for more detail)
- Custom boot / init scripts
- Custom boot animations
v5.3 and newer
- SuperSU (replaces Superuser)
- "Fake-secure" (ro.secure=1, but ADB is patched to run as ro.secure=0)
v5.5 and newer
- CWM updated to v5.5
v5.6 and newer
- Possible brickbug fix
Installation instructions
Please see the next post !
Other kernels
Replacing CF-Root with other kernels and vice-versa sometimes works, sometimes it doesn't. I don't have a list.
When going from CF-Root to another kernel, root will usually stay, while CWM will be lost (unless the other kernel also includes it), but there should not be issues. The CWM Manager app may remain, but probably won't do anything useful.
ClockworkMod
CF-Root includes a custom version of CWM5. I always make custom versions, as the originals often do not take some Samsung specific things into account.
CF-Root/CWM5 is NOT compatible with ROM Manager! Manage/perform your backup/restores from CWM directly or using the CWM Manager application included with CF-Root
- Booting into recovery will immediately give you CWM. The standard recovery will only be started if a Samsung package is detected.
- ADB is functional in recovery, however it may take up to a minute for it to start up after booting into recovery.
CWM Manager
Because of incompatibilities with ROM Manager, I wrote and included "CWM Manager". This is a new app (as of March 30, 2011). You can find it under Applications -> CWM. It is much faster to use than manually booting into CWM and selecting these options.
Features:
- Boot to ClockWorkMod Recovery
- Boot to Download mode
- Reboot normally
- Backup firmware
- Restore backups (including partition selection)
- Delete backups
- Install APKs
- Flash CWM3/4/5 update.zip's
- Flash kernels (zImage, zImage in TAR, zImage in ZIP, zImage in TAR in ZIP)
--- without changing warning triangle status or increasing flash counter
- Flash complete firmwares (seperate files as well as .tar and .tar.md5 archives, dump files in /sdcard/external_sd/firmware folder)
--- without changing warning triangle status or increasing flash counter
--- can pre-root new firmwares during flash
Note: If you flash a different kernel, CWM Manager may remain installed. However, functions may not work, because they need kernel compatibility !
Custom boot / init scripts
CF-Root will execute the following scripts if present, in the order listed:
- /system/etc/init.d/* (there can be many files here, no extensions! use #!)
- /system/bin/customboot.sh (busybox sh)
- /system/xbin/customboot.sh (busybox sh)
- /data/local/customboot.sh (busybox sh)
Please make sure you chown / chmod the scripts correctly so they can be executed. Pretty much root:root / 755.
Custom boot animations and binaries
CF-Root also supports custom boot animations:
- /system/media/bootanimation.zip
- /data/local/bootanimation.zip
And custom boot binaries:
- /data/local/bootanimation.bin
Installing busybox over the included version
It is possible to install a custom busybox over CF-Root v3.0 and newer. However, this is not without risk. CF-Root makes heavy use of scripting, and many CF-Root scripts rely on the internal busybox version. If you do install a seperate busybox version (always use "stericson" installer!), install it to /system/xbin. Installing it to /system/bin will mess things up for sure. Even if you do that part right, it may still break CF-Root, so make sure to make a backup before trying.
How ?
I wrote my own toolchain to ease patching of initramfs, and that is what all this is based on. It is now used to make CF-Root for many devices!
Help! Which file do I use ?
Listen closely, for I will say zis only once!
Go to Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version. Note the string present there:
2.6.35.7-N7000XXKJ4-CL641703
What matters most (KJ4) in this case, is in bold. Try to find the matching file under downloads:
CF-Root-SGN_XX_XEN_KJ4-v5.0-CWM4.zip
The XX and XEN identifiers are not that important. Usually a "KJ4" kernel is a "KJ4" kernel, and that is that. Sometimes (pretty rare) it happens there will be multiple different kernels with the same name in different firmwares, that are actually different. If this happens, they are usually only very minor changes and you should expect them to still be fully compatible. I include the "XX" and "XEN" identifiers so the very advanced users can deduce from which full firmware I have taken the kernel file.
Don't worry too much, just find the matching download and use it. What if there is no matching download ? You can ask me to make one, but I can tell you right now, I very very rarely make CF-Root's for kernels on request, unless it is the very latest kernel that has been released by Samsung. In the latter case, be sure to let me know. If there's no match and I'm not making one, try finding the closest match. You should treat "KJ4" as a number, but instead of 1-9, we have 1-9, A-Z (where A would be 10, and Z would be 35). "KJ3" is really close to "KJ4", "KF1" is not close to "KG4" at all. I hope that makes sense.
@Developers: I have noticed that doing a NANDROID RESTORE while connected to your computer AND Eclipse is running may cause the restore to fail. Eclipse automatically starts logcatting in the background, which will prevent /system from being properly restored.
Download
These are general-purpose downloads. See the posts following this one for the kernels.
Installation intructions
The Samsung Galaxy Note keeps track of the kind of kernel you are running (stock or custom) and how often you have flashed kernels. This is probably for warranty purposes. There is currently no known way to reset this counter on the SGN.
So, what we want to do is get root, busybox, and CWM, all without getting that ugly yellow triangle or updating the flash counter on our device. Luckily, CF-Root allows for all these things. The new CWM Manager even allows you to flash new firmwares and apply root to them while flashing.
We need to get rid of ODIN pretty much completely, and we can! The difficult part is getting root the first time, after that, it should be happy camping forever.
--- Chapter 1: Initial application of root ---
DO NOT USE ODIN TO FLASH THE KERNEL !
This is the annoying part. There are three different methods:
1.1. If you are already rooted
- Download the attached "InitialRootFlasher.zip" and extract it somewhere
- Download one of the CF-Root kernels, and extract it (repeat) until you end up with a zImage file
- Place the zImage file from the CF-Root kernel in the zImage folder from InitialRootFlasher
- Start "already-rooted.bat" and follow the instructions
For those needing to do this manually (Linux boxes and such), this is the important command. Place the zImage file on your phone (example: /data/local/zImage) and execute this command in a rooted shell:
dd if=/data/local/zImage of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 bs=4096
1.2. If you are not rooted yet: Using the zergRush exploit This method no longer works on KL* and newer firmwares!
(while it still works on our firmwares, this exploit will probably be fixed soon! Known to work on KJ1 and KJ4 firmwares)
- Download the attached "InitialRootFlasher.zip" and extract it somewhere
- Download one of the CF-Root kernels, and extract it (repeat) until you end up with a zImage file
- Place the zImage file from the CF-Root kernel in the zImage folder from InitialRootFlasher
- Start "not-rooted-yet.bat" and follow the instructions
1.3. If you are not rooted yet: Flash a modified FACTORYFS
I am providing this method just this once, for the KJ1 firmware. This is the /system part of the KJ1 firmware, modified so at first boot it will flash the KJ1 CF-Root and reboot, without getting you the yellow triangle or increasing the flash counter.
Using a newer firmware? Do this operation first, then flash the newer firmware back using CWM Manager. This is explained in Chapter 3 below.
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/YB9EL8D8O3
- Optional: flash the full KJ1 firmware first
- Unzip the file, you should get "SGN_XX_OXA_KJ1_FACTORYFS.tar"
- Make sure your SGN is NOT connected to your computer
- Reboot your SGN into "download mode" (see below)
- Start ODIN
- Click the PDA button, and select the "SGN_XX_OXA_KJ1_FACTORYFS.tar" file
- Connect the SGN to your computer
- Make sure "repartition" is NOT checked
- Click the START button
- Wait for the phone to reboot TWICE
- Done
If you do not know how to get into download mode:
- Turn off the device
- Count to 10
- Hold the "home" (the big physical button in the middle) and "volume down" buttons
- Press and release the power button (keep holding "home" and "volume down" !) to turn the device on
- You should get a download mode screen
- If it tells you to press a button to continue, do so
--- Chapter 2: Getting rid of ODIN ---
This is easy. Find ODIN, and delete it. In the future you should only need it to flash bootloaders, which probably will only really be needed one time: when upgrading from Gingerbread to Ice Cream Sandwich.
--- Chapter 3: Upgrading your firmware ---
My CWM Manager application has a full-fledged firmware flasher built in. Using the flasher from CWM Manager does NOT give you the yellow triangle or increase the flash counter.
3.1. Flashing a new kernel
This is easy. CWM Manager can flash zImage files (on any rooted kernel), zImage files inside a .tar file (only on a CF-Root kernel), and zImage files inside a .tar.zip (only on a CF-Root kernel). Note that zImage must be the ONLY file in an archive, if is is inside a tar or zipped tar.
- Put the zImage (or tar, or zip) file on your SD card
- Open the CWM Manager app
- Select "Flash kernel"
- Select the file you just put on your device
- CWM Manager will flash the kernel and reboot
If you flash a non-CF-Root kernel, you will lose a lot of functionality from CWM Manager. However, the app will (likely) still allow you to flash kernels.
3.2. Flashing a new firmware
Important: This works ONLY on a CF-Root kernel !
CWM Manager has the ability to flash firmware parts either from separate files (zImage, factoryfs.img, etc) or from .tar / .tar.md5 files that they usually come packaged in.
- Download the firmware you want to flash
- If you have a ZIP or RAR file, extract it until you have seperate files, or .tar / .tar.md5 files
- Create a folder named 'firmware' on your external SD card
- Copy the files you want to flash to this folder ( /sdcard/external_sd/firmware ). factoryfs ("system") is mandatory part at the moment.
- TIP: If you are flashing a new firmware that already has a CF-Root kernel available, put it in the 'firmware' folder as well in zImage or .tar form (NOT .zip). Select it when asked which kernel to use, then use the "Flash normally" option later on.
- Open the CWM Manager app
- Select "Flash stock firmware"
- At this point, CWM Manager will tell you about the firmware parts it has found, and which ones it will flash. It will also give you warnings about bootloaders and PIT files if those were found. If some firmware parts are present multiple times, it will ask you which file to use as source.
- If what you are flashing includes both kernel and system parts, CWM Manager will warn you about this as you are about to lose root. It will provide you with three options:
1: Keep CF-Root kernel
Keeps the current CF-Root kernel, only flash the other parts. You will not lose root or CWM Recovery. You can flash a newer CF-Root kernel later (or maybe you have already done so), see 3.1 above.
2: Pre-root system
Flashes both kernel and system parts, but roots system during the flash. You will lose CWM Recovery, but you will keep root (if all goes well). The CWM Manager application will also remain, and allow you to flash the correct CF-Root kernel at a different time (if you have not done so before), see 3.1 above.
3: Flash normally
Doesn't do anything specific. If the kernel you are flashing is not a CF-Root (or similar) kernel, you will lose root, and CWM Recovery.
- CWM Manager will reboot into CWM Recovery, and will flash the firmware, rebooting afterwards.
--- reserving another post ---
Downloads
See the second post of the thread for flashing instructions. If you're thinking about using ODIN to do it, you should probably read that post.
CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_KJ1-v5.0-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_XEN_KJ4-v5.0-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_ZS_MUL_KJ6-v5.0-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_ZS_MUL_KK1-v5.0-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_DBT_KK9-v5.0-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_AUT_KKA-v5.0-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_ODD_KL3-v5.0-CWM5.zip
Downloads
See the second post of the thread for flashing instructions. If you're thinking about using ODIN to do it, you should probably read that post.
CF-Root-SGN_DX_XSP_KL1-v5.0-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_DBT_KL7-v5.0-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_KL8-v5.0-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_LA1-v5.0-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_LA3-v5.0-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_LA4-v5.0-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_SER_LA6-v5.0-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_LB1-v5.0-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_LC1-v5.3-CWM5.zip
ALL THE KERNELS IN THIS POST ARE OUTDATED AND/OR DANGEROUS, GO TO THE NEXT POST !
CF-Root-I9220_ZC_OZH_LP1-v5.2-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_LPY-v5.3-CWM5.zip *read before flashing LPY: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25966147&postcount=1322* *old*
CF-Root-SGN_ZS_OZS_LPF-v5.3-CWM5.zip *old*
CF-Root v5.5:
CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_LPY-v5.5-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_ZS_OZS_LPF-v5.5-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_DD_ODD_LP8-v5.5-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_DX_OLB_LP9-v5.5-CWM5.zip
Be warned that *all* of the above kernels may be suffering from the superbrick bug ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25966147&postcount=1322 ) !
PLEASE READ THIS POST BEFORE FLASHING !
CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXA_LPY-v5.6-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_ZS_OZS_LPF-v5.6-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_DD_ODD_LP8-v5.6-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_DX_OLB_LP9-v5.6-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_XEU_LQ2-v5.6-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_SEB_LQ3-v5.6-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_DBT_LRG-v5.6-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_OXX_LRI-v5.6-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_DBT_LRK-v5.6-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGN_XX_DBT_LRQ-v5.6-CWM5.zip
Love u man.....
My note is so dull without ur magic sprinkle....
Cant say how much I can thank you.
A little donation your way.
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Will buy a note! Thz Chainfire
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I'm also glad to see you on this device too. Thanks man!
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zomg yay! can't wait
nice to see you here.. short question regardin binary counter, usb jig didnt work, is there a way to flash your kernel whitout affect the binary counter?
Chainfire said:
Should be ready later tonight or early tomorrow. I need the thread URL
(could have posted it days ago, but I'm still fixing minor issues with CWM5)
Usual CF-Root features apply. Root, busybox, CWM, custom bootanimations, custom boot scripts, CWM Manager(tm), etc.
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fantastic chain
m_adnan said:
nice to see you here.. short question regardin binary counter, usb jig didnt work, is there a way to flash your kernel whitout affect the binary counter?
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Yes, stay tuned for more info!
Great news! !!!
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amazing man!! thanks!!
small donation to you: 81Y69202241504401
Chainfire said:
Yes, stay tuned for more info!
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I always know when I've bought the right device when I see you pop up the same forum
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Great news, .
magic Chain !!!
Can't wait for this. Any idea what file system the Note uses?
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Final Update 1.21.2014 » Changelog.
For support beyond this guide, please look in another thread. I no longer have this product.
Thanks for all your support in this thread!
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If your ROM has issues with root, see Fixing Root How-To for the solution.
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Common ICS issues FAQ by fred_be9300 here
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NOTE: If you ever experience screen issues with the included CWM Recovery in the Toolkit, please flash the alternate version here or even better, flash TWRP (but be warned this guide's based on CWM).
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This guide covers the following for models GT-P7300 and GT-P7310 in FAQ and How-TO sections:
Root/Unroot, Bootloader Mode, Odin, Recoveries & NANDROID Backup.
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Greetings people. The main focus of this guide is centralizing information and files about the title contents to help bolster this community. I'll be as clear as possible in this little guide and excuse me if my English isn't perfect (it isn't my native language) and this is my first XDA guide. Oh and a little disclaimer: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU IN ANY WAY DAMAGE YOUR TABLET. BY FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE YOU ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS. ALSO PLEASE NOTE THIS GUIDE HAS BEEN WRITTEN WITH A WINDOWS PC IN MIND. IF YOU DON'T HAVE A WINDOWS PC AVAILABLE, GET ONE, BORROW ONE, I DUNNO, but you need one. That said, let's begin.
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FAQ Section
About Root
What exactly is root and what does it do in my Galaxy Tab 8.9?
XDA user phonic covered the technical details in this post, but basically root allows you to access and control (through applications) the device's internal system files, therefore making you a "superuser". Some apps require root. Advantages such as ad-blocking and more are only available if your device is rooted.
About Bootloader, Recovery & Download Modes
What is Bootloader Mode and how can I access it?
Bootloader Mode is a menu where you manage core functions in your device. In order to access Download Mode (needed for ODIN) and/or Recovery Mode (needed to flash ROMs and more), you will need to enter Bootloader Mode by holding VOL- when turning ON your Gtab, selecting the mode using VOL-, and entering by using VOL+. The box icon represents the Recovery Mode and the other one the Download Mode. While inside Recovery Mode, the Power button will act as an "Enter" button while the volume buttons will move the cursor.
I read something about Stock Recovery and CWM Recovery. What are those?
There are two types of recoveries. The default one that comes with your GTab (Stock Recovery which looks like this) and the CWM (Clockwork Mod) one which has cyan-colored letters for our GTabs. To flash ROMs and manage your device a bit more, you need the CWM one.[/U][/COLOR][/B]
Can I flash the CWM Recovery using the ROM Manager app? Oh and which file format is compatible?
Refrain from that. As of this writing, the ROM Manager app does not have a CWM Recovery compatible with our specific GTabs. If you still proceed, you will softbrick your device and your device will have to do a trip to ODIN in order to work properly once more. CWM-flashable files are .zip files.
About NANDROID Backup
What's NANDROID and why is it recommended?
Simple, a NANDROID is a master backup tool which is available through the CWM Recovery's "backup and restore" menu. It stores everything in the ROM except the kernel and your SDcard contents such as pictures, music, documents, etc (so always backup those elsewhere). It's more like this analogy: a photograph which captured the exact state of your ROM, apps and all at the moment of backup. It is recommended in case of emergency and in case you need to go back to the latest working ROM. How-To section below.
About ODIN
What's ODIN?
ODIN's a troubleshooting/emergency tool in case your GTab bootloops (eternal restarting of a device, i.e. softbrick). Please note that if your device's screen doesn't even turn on (an example of a hardbrick) then you may be out of luck. This tool can save your GTab if you follow instructions, or can hardbrick your GTab if you don't follow instructions.
Where can I find ODIN? Do I need something like a driver to make it work? Also, which file format is compatible?
Yes you do need a driver first (provided at the end of this guide) and a Windows PC. The ODIN program is inside the zip inside the Toolkit provided at the end of this guide. As suggested by developer alterbridge86, use ODIN version 1.85. Regarding file compatibility, generally the .tar files are the ones for ODIN.
Does it remove Root and custom recoveries such as CWM in case of a warranty claim?
Yes. There are two ways:
[*]Flashing an ODIN image to go back to stock defaults (easier in my opinion). If you want to use ODIN then you have options in the Development forum, specifically this thread.
OR
[*]Flashing a CWM zip file (CWM, which is a Recovery, will be discussed in the Recovery FAQ below) after doing all wipes and restoring Stock Recovery (Restoring Stock Recovery How-To is below these FAQs)
Ok, so how do I use the tool?
The How-to section is below the FAQs.
How-To Section
Remember, all files mentioned in this section this way are included in the Toolkit at the end of this guide.
[ Rooting ]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Make sure to download the Toolkit from the link at the end of this post and put the "Root" .zip in your device's internal memory. You will enter Bootloader Mode, and then Recovery Mode as detailed in the About Bootloader FAQ above. You will now select "install zip from sdcard" then "choose zip from sdcard" and look for the Root.zip which you previously put in your SDcard. Select it with the Power button to flash it and then reboot your device. When your device finally boots, check if the SuperSU app is available, if it is then you're rooted now.
[ Fixing Root ]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
In some cases a ROM can come with a broken root due to the superuser binary being located in the wrong system folder. Please flash the Root.zip package in CWM Recovery. The Root package will delete the offending binary from the wrong place and install it in the right place. For more instructions, see Rooting How-to.
[Unrooting]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
For unrooting, proceed to Bootloader Mode and select the Recovery icon (detailed in the About Bootloader FAQ above) please flash the CWM Recovery flashable file provided in the Toolkit link at the end of this guide called "Unroot". Now reboot your device. If there is no app called SuperSU or Superuser in your apps list, then your device is now unrooted.
[Installing the CWM Recovery]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
First, you need the file called either "7310_CWMR" or "7300_CWMR" depending on your model, inside your device's SDcard. The procedure is very similar to Rooting and either procedure can be done first. Go to Bootloader Mode (as detailed in the FAQ above), then Recovery (assuming you've Stock Recovery), select "apply update from /sdcard", then look for the file you put in the SDcard. Select it with the Power button to flash it. Now, reboot once more to Bootloader Mode, go to Recovery Mode and now you will see the CWM Recovery Mode. You are now ready to flash stuff. Please note you don't need root to flash a ROM, just this CWM Recovery. Be sure to follow the ROM thread's instructions precisely.
[Restoring Stock Recovery]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
For this one you will need to use ODIN. Locate the file "Stock Recovery", which is a .tar file, perfect for ODIN's PDA section. Follow the ODIN 1.85's HOW-TO below.
[Doing a NANDROID Backup/Restore]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
You need CWM Recovery for this one. Once you're in CWM Recovery, the process is straightforward. Look for the "backup and restore" menu, access it and you will see two options: "backup" and "restore". Select "backup" and wait until the system gathers all data and packs it as a backup located in your internal memory, inside a folder called "clockworkmod". Once more, remember this will not backup your SDcard contents such as your documents, music, pictures, etc (so always have a backup of those elsewhere).
For restoring the process is the same. You need to do the following to ensure a proper restore and prevent issues that might pop up: Wipe your system using CWM Recovery's "wipe data/factory reset" and after that go to "advanced" and now "wipe dalvik cache". Now go to the "mounts and storage" menu and select "format /system". That was a full wipe. Now proceed to the "backup and restore" menu, select "restore" to select your backup. Remember to reflash the kernel if you had one that didn't come with the ROM (like _motley's for example).
[Using ODIN 1.85]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Enter Bootloader Mode and then Download Mode as detailed in the FAQ above. Be sure to have installed the drivers (included in the zip at the end of this guide) in your Windows computer along with the ODIN program anywhere in your PC (also included in the Toolkit at the end of this guide). Open ODIN 1.85 in your PC, look for the "PDA" button, press it and look for the right file (which usually is the biggest-size file inside the downloaded and unzipped ROM .zip). THE FOLLOWING THREAD OFFERS MOST ODIN IMAGES. IF AVAILABLE, put the CSC, PIT and whatnot files in their corresponding places by pressing the corresponding buttons (IF these files aren't available, ignore this sentence). The PIT file is only necessary in case you want to have the Repartition option available and want to repartition the device (this is an alternative that can work in case of a really borked tablet full of bootloops even after a normal ODIN session without Repartition). Now, assuming you have the drivers installed in your PC, connect the device while in Download Mode, and you will see that ODIN will see it in a yellow rectangle in the upper section that says COM# (# being any number). BEFORE CLICKING "START" MAKE SURE "F. RESET TIME" IS CHECKED ON THE LEFT SIDE. Now, click the START button inside ODIN and it's flashing time. Wait until the blue meter fills. After ODIN says PASS in a green square, you can then reboot the device (long pressing the Power button is an alternative if it doesn't auto-reboot).
Toolkit Link: shorturl.at/pqCIY
SHA-1: 4DC13D60280ECA6352704AA72153E5E4EDF875E0
MD5: 59CC2548FC76D93075FDF8B392DAA1AE
Contains essentials such as: Drivers, Root, Unroot, Stock Recovery, CWM Recovery & ODIN files. Remember to unzip the package. Also, with drivers being included, you don't need to install KIES.
[CREDIT GOES TO]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
alterbridge86 (For his ROMs and the first CWM Recovery for our tablets)
_motley & Team Galaxian Soup (For their excellent kernels and deodexed ROMs)
kallt_kaffe (Pioneer in bringing the newer CWM Recovery to our tablets along with CyanogenMod ROMs)
suwandiapr (For the flashable unroot file and ODIN image thread)
phonic (Great rooting explanation and manual unroot post)
lufc & sudec123 (For the past mirror links)
Chainfire (For making SuperSU)
SamHaLeKe (For the Samsung USB drivers)
...and to anyone I might have forgotten, do say in a PM .
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[B][COLOR="Red"][I]1/21/2014 - FINAL UPDATE[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated SuperSU to v1.91 for Root.zip - Important fix for Android 4.4.x
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/19/2014[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated SuperSU to v1.89 for Root.zip
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Adobe Flash Player to last release v.11.1.115.81
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Samsung USB drivers to v1.5.29.0
[B]BULLETIN BOARD[/B] - Suggested TWRP Recovery with a warning.
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Deleted Mirror Link for Toolkit due to HotFile's shutdown.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]4/20/2013[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Replaced Superuser with SuperSU (v1.25) for Root.zip
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Unroot.zip to remove either Superuser or SuperSU
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Adobe Flash Player to version 11.1.115.54
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Samsung USB drivers to version 1.5.18.0
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Modified Rooting, Fixing Root and Unrooting How-to to reflect Toolkit changes.
[B]BULLETIN BOARD[/B] - Redirected users having root issues to the right place, reflecting Toolkit changes.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/13/2013[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Unroot How-To - Added solution for ROMs that have the root binary
in the wrong place. See [B][COLOR="Red"]red[/COLOR][/B] note.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/9/2013[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Corrected error in the manual Unroot command (thanks trekker99!)
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]11/17/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Root.zip and Unroot.zip
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Adobe Flash Player to version 11.1.115.27
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated MD5 and SHA-1 checksums.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]10/12/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Suggested Common ICS issues FAQ by fred_be9300
before the introduction.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]10/07/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated & Fixed Root.zip. Independent file [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32496433&postcount=257"]here[/URL].
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated USB drivers to v1.5.15.0.
No need to reinstall if you installed a previous version.
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - For convenience. Added Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.17
(latest version for ICS and Jelly Bean ROMs).
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]8/04/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Added MD5 and SHA-1 of the Toolkit in its section.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]7/25/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - CWM Recovery v.6.0.0.8 included.
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Alternate version link also [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21194554&postcount=2"]included[/URL] in case
of screen issues in some units.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]7/22/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Major redesign. Users can now choose what to view.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]7/21/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Minor, simpler redesign using the Roboto font.
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - PIT file for ODIN now included
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Drivers updated to v.1.5.6.0
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - CWM Recovery v.6.0.0.0 included
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]7/1/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - *Fixing Root* How-To section updated and further simplified.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]6/17/2012[/I][/COLOR]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Added one important detail in Nandroid FAQ/How-To and Toolkit sections.
[B]CHANGELOG[/B] - Format revised for consistency.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]6/10/2012[/I][/COLOR]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Drivers to v.1.5.5.0.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]5/19/2012[/I][/COLOR]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Reorganized contents for ease of use.
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Changed the CWM Recovery to a fixed one by kallt_kaffe due
to several getprop status7 flash errors with the one provided by alterbridge86.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]5/8/2012[/I][/COLOR]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Minor redesign.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]4/24/2012[/I][/COLOR]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - USB Driver version 1.5.4.0 now included.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]4/8/2012[/I][/COLOR]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Included suwandiapr's ODIN images thread link in both ODIN FAQ & How-To
as reference.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]4/7/2012[/I][/COLOR]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Minor revisions in "Fixing Root" and manual "Unroot" commands.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]2/25/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Minor redesign.
Fixed manual Unroot commands.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]2/23/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Discarded model specific CWM Recoveries and
replaced them with an universal flashable
for convenience. Credit goes to alterbridge86.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]2/16/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Deleted ODIN image suggestions.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]2/5/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE & TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated with the newer CWM Recovery along with instructions where needed.
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Unroot flashable included along with a newer driver (not necessary if you already installed the previous one).
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Suggested firmware KHA for the 7310 instead of the KL2 one at ODIN FAQ's third question due to better feedback.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/30/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Added newer KL2 ODIN firmware link for the 7310 in the FAQ.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/27/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Minor reorganization/cleanup.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/25/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Improved ODIN How-To with one little but very important detail in red.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/23/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Removed Filesonic mirror due to them shutting down their file sharing services.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/20/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Improved 3rd question of ODIN FAQ and also replaced links with the right ODIN images (had mistakenly put CWM links instead of ODIN image links).
Added a little disclaimer in the Bootloader FAQ in red.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/19/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Removed the non-working Megaupload mirror link because of [URL="http://gizmodo.com/5877612/feds-kill-megaupload"]this[/URL].
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/14/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Added 3 new mirror links (thanks sudec123!).
Replaced KK5 (7300) ODIN firmware link with KL4.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/12/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Improved Unroot How-To.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]12/28/2011[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Added Fixing Root How-To and updated ODIN FAQ with a new question.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]12/26/2011[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Added NANDROID FAQ and How-To.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]12/22/2011[/I][/COLOR][/B]
Initial guide.
Thank for create this thread.
Nice work mate
Thanks for all the info, Will give it a sticky
Did a Mirror on File Sonic if you want to use it
mynewuser said:
Thank for create this thread.
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No worries!
lufc said:
Nice work mate
Thanks for all the info, Will give it a sticky
Did a Mirror on File Sonic if you want to use it
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Thanks a lot, lufc. I've put your provided link at OP along with credit.
Hi, I've installed the clockwork Recovery, I wiped everything because I wanted to turn back to factory defalut and now the tab is bricked.
I can turn on it, I see the galaxy tab logo but nothing happens.
So I turned to the default system recovery, wiped again but it is the same: after 10 minutes the screen shows only the logo and nothing else.
Any advice?
Thanks
HarryCustom said:
Hi, I've installed the clockwork Recovery, I wiped everything because I wanted to turn back to factory defalut and now the tab is bricked.
I can turn on it, I see the galaxy tab logo but nothing happens.
So I turned to the default system recovery, wiped again but it is the same: after 10 minutes the screen shows only the logo and nothing else.
Any advice?
Thanks
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Flash a rom and you will be fine.
Done! Now it works perfectly.
Now i'll retry to install clockwork recovery...
Overcome_CWM_Recovery_v5.1.2.6_P73xx,Can use with the other galaxy device such as galaxy S plus?
somboons said:
Overcome_CWM_Recovery_v5.1.2.6_P73xx,Can use with the other galaxy device such as galaxy S plus?
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I don't know. This guide is focused on the 7300/7310 variants of the Tab 8.9 as specified in the OP.
Sent from my GT-P7310
thanx nirogu for the guide..
all the steps is correct rite?
im going to try soon.... ^^
install CWM, backup stock rom using nandroid,
and then root....its better this way rite?
about root, it will void the warranty rite?
how about CWM? did we need to instal stock recovery back before claim for warranty or no need?
Thanx..^^
slaughterer0206 said:
thanx nirogu for the guide..
all the steps is correct rite?
im going to try soon.... ^^
install CWM, backup stock rom using nandroid,
and then root....its better this way rite?
about root, it will void the warranty rite?
how about CWM? did we need to instal stock recovery back before claim for warranty or no need?
Thanx..^^
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Yes, you are correct. You can root while being in Stock ROM (the system that comes with your device) or after flashing a custom ROM. Yes, root will void it, but you can always go back to the factory image (hint: ODIN) and that removes everything, including CWM Recovery and Root. If you're staying with Stock ROM, then yes, you need to flash the Stock Recovery and Unroot (both How-Tos in the guide).
nirogu325 said:
[Restoring Stock Recovery]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
For this one you will need to use ODIN. Locate the file "Stock Recovery" (in the zip included at the Download Link at the end of this post), which is a .tar file, perfect for ODIN's PDA section. Follow the ODIN 1.85's HOW-TO above.
[Doing a NANDROID Backup/Restore]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
You need CWM Recovery for this one. Once you're in CWM Recovery, the process is straightforward. Look for the "nandroid menu", access it and you will see two options: "backup" and "restore". Select "backup" and wait until the system gathers all data and packs it as a backup located in your internal memory, inside a folder called "clockworkmod".
For restoring the process is the same. You need to do the following to ensure a proper restore and prevent issues that might pop up: Wipe your system using CWM Recovery's "wipe menu", do a "wipe data/factory reset" and after that "wipe dalvik cache", now go to the "storage menu" and select "format /system". Then proceed to the "nandroid menu", select "restore" to select your backup. Remember to reflash the kernel if you had one that didn't come with the ROM (like _motley's for example).
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Hello All,
Maybe a stupid question but, I did not find any clear answer to my question.
I have taken a backup with NANDROID and got the backup into the folder clockworkmod as told in the instruction. Now as I Understand this does not include the ROM or does it?
Also the Restoring stock recovery, how does that work, I put the "recovery.img.md5" file into Odin and flash, but from where does the stock firmware come? Most probably it's not in the 4MB "recovery.img.md5" Do I need to prepare something before using this or does it work without any preparation?
Does it also erase Overcome CWM Recovery that I installer earlier?, It did not say anywhere in the post if I need to have Root permissions to use this?
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taiger78 said:
Hello All,
Maybe a stupid question but, I did not find any clear answer to my question.
I have taken a backup with NANDROID and got the backup into the folder clockworkmod as told in the instruction. Now as I Understand this does not include the ROM or does it?
Also the Restoring stock recovery, how does that work, I put the "recovery.img.md5" file into Odin and flash, but from where does the stock firmware come? Most probably it's not in the 4MB "recovery.img.md5" Do I need to prepare something before using this or does it work without any preparation?
Does it also erase Overcome CWM Recovery that I installer earlier?, It did not say anywhere in the post if I need to have Root permissions to use this?
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Hmm, for some reason I did not see page 2 before posting my questions, Got answers to most already, Only the Restoring stock recovery question left, how doest it really work?
taiger78 said:
Hello All,
Maybe a stupid question but, I did not find any clear answer to my question.
I have taken a backup with NANDROID and got the backup into the folder clockworkmod as told in the instruction. Now as I Understand this does not include the ROM or does it?
Also the Restoring stock recovery, how does that work, I put the "recovery.img.md5" file into Odin and flash, but from where does the stock firmware come? Most probably it's not in the 4MB "recovery.img.md5" Do I need to prepare something before using this or does it work without any preparation?
Does it also erase Overcome CWM Recovery that I installer earlier?, It did not say anywhere in the post if I need to have Root permissions to use this?
Hmm, for some reason I did not see page 2 before posting my questions, Got answers to most already, Only the Restoring stock recovery question left, how doest it really work?
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A Nandroid, as stated in the guide (FAQ section), is an exact copy of the ROM you were using with all its settings and apps you had. For the Stock Recovery, you just need the file you mentioned, and as stated in the guide, use ODIN and put the file into the PDA section. Yes, it overwrites the CWM Recovery, and no, Root is a process inside the ROM (once your device boots into it), it doesn't have any effect in Bootloader Mode.
Okay, don't know if it's me that is just stupid or what the problem is. I have tried to root my device and it does not seam to work as I'm not able to install any new kernel. Picture attached of when I try to install root.zip
It complains about: "Can't access to '/system/csc/NEE/system/'.
I have successfully installed Android 3.2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410887) At least in About it says that I'm running Android 3.2. From new it was running 3.1
taiger78 said:
It complains about: "Can't access to '/system/csc/NEE/system/'.
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This error doesn't have anything to do with root or kernel. It is just trying to set your CSC and fails because the folder is not there. It happens if you flash firmware that is not intended for your region, it doesn't effect anything else, so don't worry about that.
poisike said:
This error doesn't have anything to do with root or kernel. It is just trying to set your CSC and fails because the folder is not there. It happens if you flash firmware that is not intended for your region, it doesn't effect anything else, so don't worry about that.
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+1 Okay, thank you for your answer, the firmware I flashed, included all European languages that's why I used it.
Anyhow any ides to why I can't install a custom kernel after I have installed the Root.zip file? I get following screen when installing:
But after rebooting I still have the original kernel from flashing 3.2
taiger78 said:
Anyhow any ides to why I can't install a custom kernel after I have installed the Root.zip file? I get following screen when installing:
But after rebooting I still have the original kernel from flashing 3.2
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Okay got it now, problem was that "Overcome_CWM_Recovery_v5.1.2.6_P73xx" had been removed when installing HC 3.2
taiger78 said:
+1 Okay, thank you for your answer, the firmware I flashed, included all European languages that's why I used it.
Anyhow any ides to why I can't install a custom kernel after I have installed the Root.zip file? I get following screen when installing:
But after rebooting I still have the original kernel from flashing 3.2
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The picture you posted shows stock recovery and you can't flash a kernel with stock recovery.
You need to install CWM recovery and then you can flash the kernel from there. I'm using CWM recovery from there http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321142
I used the Overcome_CWM_Recovery_v5.1.2.6_P73xx.zip and flashed it using stock recovery.
If you know how to use Odin then you can download the Overcome_CWM_Recovery_v5.1.2.6_P73xx.tar and flash it using Odin.
It doesn't matter which you use, the end result is the same. Only flashing method is different.
When you have CWM recovery installed, then you can boot to CWM recovery and flash the kernel from there.
If you at any time flash stock rom back using Odin, then it will overwrite all, including the recovery. So you have to start all over.
I registered to say THANKS!!
I'm fairly new at this, and did something rather stupid this morning.
Thought my tab was hosed, but following the excellent instructions provided here I was able to recover it, what a relief...
It was actually a pretty good learning experience, although a bit traumatic.
Hi,
Ive just bought a used Galaxy Note running Stock 2.3.6 (N7000XXLC1 Kernel an N7000XXLB2 baseband) and want to put the latest jellybean rom on.
Ive read through lots of threads about the brick warning and so on, i just want to know how to go from 2.3.6 and have it rooted and cwm on and the latest 4.1 leak or a modified 4.1
Could somebody please tell me the steps to do it as dont want to brick it and this 2.3.6 is rubbish
Matt
Hello!
I've rooted my Note like this:
#1
Get the original software (like N7000XXLRU - the file is 914Mb and it is a *.md5 file. ) and odin (Odin3 v1.87), install it in odin...how?
Open odin and put the file in PDA.
Option in odin leave alone (Auto Reboot & F. Reset Time; are selected)
Put Note in download mode: Volume Down Key + Home Key + Power Key; then Volume up key to continue
Connect the phone to computer
Odin recognize the phone and you will see it on COM port
Click Start
After several minutes the phone will turn on.
Now you have a original sw on your phone, and believe me this sw is GREAT...but if you want more...
#2
Root you phone
Described in this link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360)
I used ''1A.Root + safe kernel + advance recovery''
Just read carefully (will write it down)
Visit this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191
And download kernel in zip format according ROM you are having on device (just look for XXLRU-VDI; PhilZ-cwm6 v3.5 with CWM 6.0.1.8)
Copy downloaded file to Ext SD card to root directory (or any folder you make; I have ''A_ROOT'' for this things)
Reboot into recovery (Volume Up Key + Home Button + Power Key)
Select install(update) zip from ext SD card (Install zip >> Choose zip from sdcard; and click on the *.zip file)
select '[your downloaded kerenel].zip' which you have copied to Ext card above
Reboot device
Now you will have Root + safe kernel
And your phone is rooted now. You can have all the programs that work only when your phone is rooted (Titanium Backup, Root Uninstaller, Root Browser Lite, ...)
#3
Your phone is now ready to install all Android Development ROMs
Read each post ''How to flash'' it is easy
For instance I like stock rom and love 4.1.2, so i have sw from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1970626
Example:
Save *.zip on your SD/EXT Card (Ultimate N7000 XXLSA JellyBean 4.1.2 v5)
Restart in CWMR (Volume Up Key + Home Button + Power Key)
Be sure you're on SAFE KERNEL, then you can wipe (jes you are - on PhilZ-cwm6)
Full wipe /data/factory reset /cache and dalvik (dalvik is in advanced option)
Flash the ROM (Install zip >> Choose zip from sdcard; and click on the *.zip file)
Wait some minute until your phone boot!
You are done. That's all.
I've never had any problems with any of the ROMs. You can do the #3 1000 times and nothing will go wrong. Just remember to do a back up in CWM, when you have a rom that works great for you and you like. So if anything happens and you phone is stuck in ''samsung'' sing, you can go in CMW and restore it.
I hope it helps and I didn't forget anything.
Thanks so much for posting. I followed all the instructions and it worked fine. I have however gone and installed a 4.0.4 rom after using 4.1 for a bit and finding it too juddery.
Thanks again
Matt
No problem.
You can wait for the official firmware release and then everything will work 100%.
Since he didnt i hit thanks
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Have hit thanks now , forgot!