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Rooting, Cyanogen, Ted Hero Theme, and Everything in Between

Note this is a very specific guide with specific instructions for specific functions. There are amazing general root ones by nephron and david1117. I used there brilliant work for most of this
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Please Feel free to point out each and every mistake.
Well here it is:
Cyanogen v4.0.1. w/ Teds Hero Theme
1. Download CyanogenMod v4.0.4 Stable Rom
2. Place that file of the root of your sd card (shown below)
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3. Go to the Market and download Recovery Flasher or if it has been removed download it from here or here. (Install using Astro or any other .apk installed)
4. Run Recovery Flasher
5. Click make a back-up (second button) just in case anything goes wrong
6. Click install recovery image (first button)
7. Power your phone down
8. Hold home and power to boot into recovery
9. Select apply sdcard: update.zip
10. Select the Cyanogen ROM you placed on there from step 1
11. Hit home to flash it after selecting it
12. When it is done flashing hit reboot system now with the trackball or hold home and power to reboot the phone
13. The initial boot up after a rom can take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. If it takes over 15
press send, menu, and power at the same to time to reboot then hold home to boot into recovery. if you cannot manage to do this for some reason then yank the battery and hold home and power to boot into recovery.
select wipe data/factory reset, hit home to apply
Reflash the rom from the above steps.
Reboot and wait for it to boot up
14. When the phone boots up and is usuable, if you had to do a factory wipe then you will have to sign into google again. if not then your phone should be good to go from there
if you didn't wipe and get a lot of force closes then you will need to power down your phone and wipe it using above method after battery yank
15. Now your gonna wanna have your Radio at 2.22.19.26I (Which you probably have) but if not download it here
16. place the radio on the root of your sdcard
17. power down your phone and boot into recovery
18. apply the radio the same way you applied the rom
19. reboot your phone
20. Download the Hard SPL
21. put it on the root of your sdcard
22. power down your phone and boot into recovery
23. apply the Hard SPL using the method above for flashing the rom
24. After the Hard SPL is flashed, reboot the phone
25. You now have root with the latest radio and Fastboot SPL and a Custom ROM
26. Now for the partion for auto apps2sd
27. Turn off your phone
28. Enter recovery by holding Home + Power
29. Scroll Down and press on Enter Console or press alt+x
30. Press enter
31. Type the following according to your sd card: For 1GB Only! [For any other size look awesome post]
parted /dev/block/mmcblk0
print
rm 1
rm 2
mkpartfs primary fat32 0 600
mkpartfs primary ext2 600 999
quit
upgrade_fs
reboot recovery
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32. Reflash Cyanogen v4.0.1
33. Then Turn on Phone
34. Take off everything on the home screens
35. Then Download Teds Hero Theme and copy to the root of your sd card.
36. Shut down phone
37. Go into Recovery(Press Home + Power)
38. Apply Teds Hero Theme like you did the Rom
39. Wait for 5-10 minutes... 15 minutes at most... if it doesnt show the homescreen in 15 minutes... you'll need to wipe and install a fresh copy of CyanogenMod...
40. There You Have it!
Credit To:
Ryebrye
Nephron
Cyanogen
Ted
DirectMatrix
David1117
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Ok first of all, nice guide. I love the screen shots
Second, i suggest adding a download link for your files like the Cyanogen rom.
For the first, screenshot, you should have the rom be in the root of your sd card shown that its not in any folder or w/e...
You should also add links for downloading the Hard SPL and the OTA Radio found on the HTC website.
For formating the SD CArd, make sure your clearly state that its for 1 GB only and where to find how to format other sized sd cards.
Basically, the only thing you are REALLY missing are the links to download the files.
Last, thanks for the credit . This is a very good guide. Keep it up

Thanks for the nod in the credit section. It's nice to know that some people we help just don't take their answer and run but rather give back to the community like you did.
Even though this guide is very specific, I am sure it will help people. It's is neat, organized, well written, and the screen shots are very n00b friendly.
Great job, and welcome!
Edit: I did notice a small error...your links to the recovery flasher app are not links but just words. Seems like you forgot the hyperlink....

Did not realize hyperlinks were missing. I did this on word and i had all the links sorry.
And i mention you two cause i couldnt have done it without you.

DirectMatrix said:
Thanks for the nod in the credit section. It's nice to know that some people we help just don't take their answer and run but rather give back to the community like you did.
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Agreed.

On step 31, you really need to mention 2 things.
1- your "noob friend" really needs a bigger/faster sd card
2- he needs to make sure and put the parameters of his card (it may be 996, not 999)
But yeah, good guide overall.

Step 9 says to use "apply update.zip" but you didn't tell them to rename it to that. With no previous knowlege they won't know and might be scared to try the "apply any zip from sd" option.
Other then that guide looks pretty thorough and done well.

rondey- said:
Step 9 says to use "apply update.zip" but you didn't tell them to rename it to that. With no previous knowlege they won't know and might be scared to try the "apply any zip from sd" option.
Other then that guide looks pretty thorough and done well.
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Word... just change the guide so that they use the next option to flash any .zip. You can also just have them download and copy all three files at once in the beginning, in the interest of efficiency, and flash one after the other.

rondey- said:
Step 9 says to use "apply update.zip" but you didn't tell them to rename it to that. With no previous knowlege they won't know and might be scared to try the "apply any zip from sd" option.
Other then that guide looks pretty thorough and done well.
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They do not need to because the new cyanogen recovery img does not need you to.

installing on galaxy3
hi
please tell me that can i install it on galaxy 3 GT I5801 With 2.1. if yes please tell me the steps.
thanx u....

[Q] Neeed Halp with rooting samsung galaxy s vibrant on bell

I was wondering if i was the only one who's a noob on this site because i have been trying (with no success) to root my using some good directions which i have posted below. The problem is... i only speak noob. I am so new to this stuff that i really dont know what to do. What i have already done is downloaded the update.zip and the SDK i dunno if i installed it properly but i know i have to go into my cmd and type something... from then on there i have no clue what to do. ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED ^_^
Originally Posted by AllGamer View Post
Step 1. root your phone
Bell's I9000M is slightly different than the regular I9000
most of the root methods mentioned on other topics will not work.
Even the 3 button recovery mode has been disabled
After some experimentation this is the working method
download the update.zip from this topic (Thanks to jentech)
then you need to run adb devices to make sure your phone is listed
(ADB is part of Android SDK, download it from the source
if you get something like
Code:
adb.exe devices
List of devices attached
900098c722a9 device
(if you run adb.exe devices and comes back with an empty list, then make sure you have set the phone into debugging mode Application > Settings > Development > USB Debugging)
then you are can execute
adb.exe reboot recovery
this will take you to the recovery screen
now if your device works with the Power + Volume Up + Home button, then you can skip that, however in my case the 3 button mode didn't work
select the update.zip with the volumen up down button, then hit home screen, it should say installing in yellow, then you are done, it reboots back to normal, and now you can install Busy Box

Before you begin get some important info from the wiki
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S_Series
just glance through it, and look at the pretty pictures.
then to Root you phone follow this topic, which is also linked on the Wiki
Self Unlock SGS tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747235
which starts from the basic, to root, all the way to unlocking the phone
post back if you have any question or get stuck at any point
just in case you missed it, make sure your 3 buttons Recovery Mode is working, else keeps all your finger crossed for good luck
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the update.zip that you seek is attached to the link of the rooting/unlocking topic linked above

if the 3 button recovery mode doesn't work
using the Android SDK you installed run the ADB.EXE command
it is inside one of the folders after you unzip the Android SDK package

k so the 3 button thing was a no go :/ do you think you could walk me thru (slowly) how to do the whole abd thing properly? Also the link you reffered me to is exactly what is on this thread and i just dont have enough experience to understand each of the steps, if u can just give me the main pointers in noob talk then i think ill be albe to figure out the rest

yeap, you need to copy the update.zip into the phone internal SD card
you can do that by simply connecting the phone to the PC on the USB cable
instead of USB debugging mode, just choose USB Kies mode
make sure Kies is installed

AllGamer said:
yeap, you need to copy the update.zip into the phone internal SD card
you can do that by simply connecting the phone to the PC on the USB cable
instead of USB debugging mode, just choose USB Kies mode
make sure Kies is installed
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Can i do that while im on recovery mode or will that eff evrything up?

So i now have no idea how to put the update.zip file onto my internal sd card there is nothing on the phone i checked all the settings and i disabled the debug...

does the windows explorer shows the drive letters?
just copy and paste the update.zip file into the Internal SD card of your phone
when you connect via Kies mode to your PC
the windows explorers automatically pops up too

Bell root is not possible!
i may try samsung keys however i dont see how that helps you put the update.zip on your internal memory card or allows you to access anything in adb.exe in command promp.....my main question is acctually how the heck do you root the samsung vibrant with bell??? I have tried the thread in xda developers forum for bell saying it is the only way to get it to work....well it willl not work along with the million other ways i have tried, except 1clickroot it bricks alot of phones. Has anyone successfully rooted vibrant with bell! If so how?! I have even tried Z4Root which is the preferable method, well maybe i will just have to wait until some figures out a way that works. Boot with 3 button method "up vulume +menu+power" then apply sdcard:update.zip
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
It says this everytime no matter what way i try!!! please someone have a solution!

Here you go...
This worked well for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Read all instructions carefully!

Rooted!
Thanks worked like a charm good thing only way I had left to root my phone. Any ideas how to apply the lag fix? One click lag fix will not work "error installing device busy" I tried moving all Apps to external and still wont work? Is there another way?

aub_pro said:
Thanks worked like a charm good thing only way I had left to root my phone. Any ideas how to apply the lag fix? One click lag fix will not work "error installing device busy" I tried moving all Apps to external and still wont work? Is there another way?
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For my first phone, I tried RyanZA's OCLF (search for oclf in the app market). I did have it installed and working pretty decent but ran into some issues in the beginning trying to apply the lagfix.
On my new phone, I applied Darky's ROM 9.2 with SpeedMod Kernel. You can enable or disable lagfix from recovery mode using CWM (ClockWorkMod) Personally, I just left the lagfix disabled and my phone now is performing way better then my first phone when I had lagfix enabled. (Mind you, my first phone was bricked).

I have downloaded darkys rom 9.2 and cwm recovery in rom manager also downloaded darky configurator from market for 9.2 and enabled speed work kernal in the configurator .do I flash rom with that app or use the flash rom from SD in rom manager? I will read more and try and figure this out....thanks a million for everything but if you could help me with this confusion that would be great lol

aub_pro said:
I have downloaded darkys rom 9.2 and cwm recovery in rom manager also downloaded darky configurator from market for 9.2 and enabled speed work kernal in the configurator .do I flash rom with that app or use the flash rom from SD in rom manager? I will read more and try and figure this out....thanks a million for everything but if you could help me with this confusion that would be great lol
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Do you have a Bell phone?
- In any case, I had flashed my kernel using odin first.
- Copied the ROM(the entire zip file. don't extract it) over to the root folder of my phone.
- Boot into CWM and selected install zip from sdCard
- Select "choose zip from sdCard
- find the ROM that you downloaded to your phone and select it.
- let the phone do its thing and your good to go.
That was probably the long way but I now see that you can apply the ROM through Darky's Configurator...
- Open up Darky's Configurator
- Select Wipe the device if you want a clean install
- Select your Kernel preference
- Select Modem options (this is why I asked if you were Bell user. Apparently there has been an issue where you loose 850 band if your flashing a new ROM using JL2. So in this option, I selected "no modem")
- Check Alternative WiFi driver
- For the rest of the options you can see you can choose for yourself.
Once you are done with the selection process, press the menu key button on your phone, then choose "Select Zip and Flash".
Follow instructions on phone and you are good to go.

awesome those are much less confusing instructions then others....im stuck on the kernal part download it and extract it and there is no .tar file it is just zimage....file.....i have tried downloading it ten times same result....its the recommended odin 500 kernal
i have tried mounting that file in odin pda and it must not be a .tar cuz it doesnt even see the file....

aub_pro said:
awesome those are much less confusing instructions then others....im stuck on the kernal part download it and extract it and there is no .tar file it is just zimage....file.....i have tried downloading it ten times same result....its the recommended odin 500 kernal
i have tried mounting that file in odin pda and it must not be a .tar cuz it doesnt even see the file....
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No need to extract that file. Once it is downloaded on to your PC, use Odin and navigate to where the file is downloaded.
I will have to verify the kernel I downloaded when I get home but I'm certain that I did not extract anything.

kernel installed
ok speedmod kernel is installed but when i load up darkys config the wipe all is greyed out and i cant click it.....im assuming that i use boot phone into recovery and whpe/factory data reset from there? wont i lose the darky 9.2 rom then being as it is on the root of the internal card?
the bold parts below are confusing me....so on the internal sd i should have the update.zip and darky rom 9.2 or is it just refurring to darky rom everytime it mentions zip?
Now turn off your phone, and wait for it to shutdown completely. Then, boot into Recovery Mode. Press and hold Volume-UP + Home + Power at the same time, and let go of the buttons when the screen turns on (and says Galaxy S GT-I9000/I9000M Samsung), to enter Recovery.
7. Then using the volume keys to navigate and the Power button to select, do the following:
Select 'wipe data/factory reset', and then select 'Yes'. Important!
Select ‘Install zip from sdcard’.
Then select ‘choose zip from sdcard’.
Now navigate to the ROM zip, then select it.
Then choose ‘Yes’.
8. The ROM will now be installed. After it says install complete, select ‘Go Back’ twice, then select 'Reboot System now'.
There you go, Darky's ROM is now installed!

k i figured it out im at the last step installing update.....been at this screen for about 10 mins but im sure thats normal.?

k it was hanging way to long on the installing updates screen and appeared to be frozen so i press menu + vol up + power and after a few time of it hanging at the galaxy s screen it finally brought me to clockwork recovery....so i rebooted normally and now i have the speed kernal still installed still rooted but the phone is original hardware? what do i do now?

Hey
....when you go to the menu settings about on your phone, what does the build number say?
Do you have Darkys Configurator app installed? Use that to flash the new rom. If you have nothing on your phone I would choose wipe. Choose the itmes that you want in the configurator. Select the menu button on your phone then select the option Save zip and exit... the second button in the bottom right.
Then choose Darkys rom where you saved it on your phone.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

[Q] Market Problem..

Hi
I deleted some programmes on my rooted TAB
Cant recall exactly what
Now Market fails with message 'The application Market (process com.android.vending) has stopped '
I deleted the cache but still it wont work
Can I restore the tab to an earlier date?
Can I somehow restore missing files?
PLEASE HELP need basic instructions as no expert

zalanz said:
Hi
I deleted some programmes on my rooted TAB
Cant recall exactly what
Now Market fails with message 'The application Market (process com.android.vending) has stopped '
I deleted the cache but still it wont work
Can I restore the tab to an earlier date?
Can I somehow restore missing files?
PLEASE HELP need basic instructions as no expert
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Hmm... if you knew exactly which apps you deleted, you might be able to find them in another ROM and just adb push them back to the tab.
Otherwise, at this point, I would suggest a re-stock (take the tab back to factory settings via re-flash).
Which tab do you have exactly, and what Android OS were you running? For example, I have a Galaxy Tab 7" P1000 GSM (T-Mobile) and I used to run Gingerbread (2.3.3)

thanks
mine is a Galaxy Tab 7" P1000 GSM (ORANGE) on Gingerbread (2.3.3)
I know I uninstalled z4root but honestly cant recall what else.
How easy is it to restore?
Not sure how I reflash it?

Hmm, I'm not too sure if you need root or not to do an adb push, but it's pretty much:
Download app to computer, plug tab to pc, open cmd and do adb push FILE.apk
You'd need android SDK though prior to that and platform tools.
As for re-stocking, you can either use Odin (samsung's phone/tab flashing tool) or Heimdall (open-source flashing tool). In any case though, Team Overcome made a nice guide for restocking that should work with Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317384
In short, you want to have Samsung's drivers installed, reboot your tab and put it in download mode, download the files needed to re-stock from that thread, open Odin, enter the gt-p1000 pit for pit, GB-stock-safe-v5.tar for the pda, and a modem for modem, then start flashing
I also made a nice guide involving Heimdall re-stocking here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508703

wow
bit too complicated for me I am afraid.
I am grateful for your reply, but I could not do that.
Looks like my TAB is useless now

It's not really too hard I'd hate to see your tab useless though.
If you had some sort of instant messenging service, I could maybe guide you through the process

thanks but I do not use Instant messaging.
@yyalanyy on twitter is all, but doubt tht could help?
If you could email me any simple [and I mean simple] help to [email protected]ltrans.co.uk I would be very grateful.

I can make you a package zip that will pretty much only require you to install drivers and then run 1 file (I can give you a small walkthrough on how to setup the drivers in email)
It'll take me a little bit to upload it though (I would say 40mins :/). Otherwise, if someone else feels like offering some simple instructions, feel free to do so

That would be great
many many thanks

Actually, download this: http://www.rosanoscorner.com/p1000/downloads/GB-Stock-Safe-v5.zip
And i'll upload my batch file in a bit. You'll just have to extract some things though
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Here's a guide (it's a bit long, but the steps are really quick)
- You'll also want 7zip installed (WinRAR might also work if it can open .tar), it's a free program for unzipping archives
1. Download that .zip file above and unzip somewhere
2. Download my archive here and unzip somewhere: http://www.mediafire.com/?pdpy59z6bdej6wb
3. In my folder, there is a Drivers folder, go in it
4. Run SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones (if it says drivers are already installed, then close it)
5. Reboot tab into Download Mode (shut it off and unplug from charger/computer, hold Vol-Down button and power)
6. Plug tab into computer
7. Go to the Drivers folder in my folder and open zadig
8. Options > List All Devices
9. Select Samsung USB Composite Device
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10. Hit Install Driver (accept any prompts you see about unsigned drivers)
11. If it's successful, close it
12. Unplug tab and plug it back into computer (on the same USB port)
13. Go to the folder you extracted GB-Stock-Safe-v5.zip at
14. Find the folder called JPZ Modem (for anyone else following this, use the modem of preference)
15. Go into it, take the modem.bin, put it into my folder (my folder with the .bat and heimdall stuff)
16. Go back to the GB stock folder
17. Open GB_Stock_Safe_v5.tar (7-zip should open this like an archive)
18. Drag every file in that .tar to my heimdall folder
19. Run flash.bat in my folder
20. Do not do anything with the tab until it's done
21. Once the tab is done, you should be in recovery. You have to (i think) use the volume buttons to scroll up and down in the menu, but you have to wipe data, and then reboot to system
22. Done
I'll be here if you need any help still

hi
i have followed your instructions. when I run the flash,bat a cmd window opens, tells me to press any key but nothing happens?

zalanz said:
hi
i have followed your instructions. when I run the flash,bat a cmd window opens, tells me to press any key but nothing happens?
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Hmm, it should be starting Heimdall and starting a 1-2min flashing process. Not too sure why it wouldn't actually work though
Try running it again and then when it says press any key, Right-click anywhere in command prompt > select all, and then when everything is selected, press Enter. Then copy/paste that into a post here

C:\Users\alan acer\Desktop\helpsamsung\Re-stock (Heimdall)>heimdall flash --repa
rtition --primary-boot boot.bin --cache cache.rfs --dbdata dbdata.rfs --factoryf
s factoryfs.rfs --pit gt-p1000_mr.pit --modem modem.bin --param param.lfs --sec
ondary-boot Sbl.bin --kernel zImage
C:\Users\alan acer\Desktop\helpsamsung\Re-stock (Heimdall)>pause
Press any key to continue . . .

its approaching 1.00am here so I must get some sleep.
Thanks for your help
I will have another try tomorrow
Thanks you

Hmm, how many files are in your Heimdall folder and how big is the folder? I think you should have about 15 files in the folder total, equaling 391MB
Edit: Just saw your message about you heading to bed, night

think thats the problem.
After using 7zip on your download there are only 6 files totalling 28mb ?

Hi
Tried it again and it worked!
So pleased thank you for all of your help
Problem now is different as it is now NOT rooted.
and it seems very laggy now.
I have tried Z4 root and it fails
I have tried superone click and that fails at stage 6
Any ides?
Would it be best via ODIN?

Hmm, thought I hit reply earlier but guess not :/
Anyway, with Odin, the only thing that is different is that it automatically wipes data/factory reset and wipes internal SD instead of you having to manually do this. Generally, Odin is slower as well too, but it does work
As for Root, hmm, not too sure what can be done about this. I can't recall me actually rooting Gingerbread (maybe someone else can shed some light on this?) I always flashed a custom ROM right after I re-stock, and most (if not all) custom ROM's offer Root instantly

No worries. At least my tab is useable again now. I would once again like to thank you for the help and time that you have given to me.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using Tapatalk

zalanz said:
No worries. At least my tab is useable again now. I would once again like to thank you for the help and time that you have given to me.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using Tapatalk
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No problem

[GUIDE] Easy upgrading your i9000 from 2.3.6 all the way to 5.1.1! [Updated 12.07.15]

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I decided to write this quick guide to condense what took me the better part of 8 f**king hours trying to do. The time it took was probably due to a mostly faulty USB port on the phone, AND on my laptop too...
Long story short, I was given this phone after my S5 decided to go for a swim with me. My first Android phone was the Galaxy S+. I then upgraded to the S2 -> S3 -> S4 and thus S5.
I had never used the regular 'S' (non '+' version) before today and sadly there is little support for it. So I thought I would add my first and last guide here on how to get this phone all the way from Android 2.3.6 (latest stock official) right up to 5.1.1. I owe a lot to XDA, so this is my way of helping out. This phone unfortunately is OLD, and thus requires outdated methods of flashing/upgrading that I was not very familiar with. Hopefully this will help you save a lot of time.
It is important to note that not all of these steps will be mandatory! I will try and mark the ones that I don't think are mandatory (and that you may skip). However I will just outline the full steps I took.
First you will need this package that I am going to upload here. Feel free to make as many mirrors as you want.
My apologies in advance if I do not have permission to upload copies/etc. of these files but AFAIK I am allowed to upload these files.
Code:
Files:
https://mega.co.nz/#!PU0xkbrJ
Key:
-Mwl7Ga-FAqAenVC9MDoOadYA0RTcDskQSsKFggZaVM
What we are trying to accomplish!
If needed, downgrade/upgrade your i9000 to Android 2.3.6. This is the latest stock Android version released for this phone. Doing this should fix any corruption issues or any other BS that you may have done to your phone. This still may not be necessary at all.
Install the Semaphore_2.7.4 Kernel & Recovery package (bundled). This is the best Kernel for your i9000 and it also gives you the most stable working Custom Recovery I have found. (I have tested TWRM, CWM & PhilZ and found this bundled CWM to be by far the best (and in this case the only thing that worked for me)).
Flash whatever new Custom Rom that you want. You can flash any firmware even up to 5.1.1 currently.
So let's do this quick, so you don't have to waste 8 hours like I did yes? Hopefully you don't have malfunctioning USB ports like I did too.
Step 1. - Download the file package above.
Step 2. Uninstall Kies if you have it installed. Then reboot your computer. (Step may not be mandatory but I did it)
Step 3. Run the "USB_Drivers_1.5.49.0.exe" installer from the "THESE FIRST" folder. Then reboot your computer again.
Step 4. Put your i9000 into DOWNLOAD MODE (Volume Down + Home + Power) and plug it into your PC. It should be detected, and Windows driver install popup will show up etc.
Step 5. Run "Odin3 v1.83.exe" and hopefully you'll see it connected in COM "X". If not, then try and sort out the driver/cable/port issue. Try another USB port, and don't use any HUBs etc.
Step 6. Extract the "I9000XXJVU CFROOT.rar" and put the contents somewhere. Put the largest file in PDA, the CSC file in CSC and the remaining file in MODEM/PHONE (this is all in ODIN (also we are ignoring the CFROOT file))
Step 7. Hit start and wait. (You may need to add the s1_odin_20100512.pit file in the folder to the PIT section in ODIN if it won't flash. (I didn't have to)
Step 8. Wait for your phone to reboot into old Android 2.3.6. Then shut it down, because we are going to upgrade it AGAIN now that it is fully stock.
Step 9. Boot into download mode AGAIN and connect to your PC.
Step 10. Open up an ELEVATED CMD Prompt (With Admin Privledges) and navigate to the "THESE SECOND\Heimdall Suite + Kernel" folder. Using the command "cd <yourfilepath/Heimdall Suite + Kernel folder>"
Step 11. Run the command: " heimdall flash --kernel zImage --no-reboot " (without quotes). You may have to make the 'kernel' part of the command in CAPITAL letters, for it to work.
Step 12. If (AND ONLY IF) you get an error -12 or something. Then go into the folder "Driver Change For Kernel Flash" and run the "zadig.exe". Choose Options > List all Devices > Serial/etc/device and try one of the 3 drivers and click Replace/Reinstall etc. Then try step 11 again. Keep trying with each driver until it works. <--- THIS STEP ONLY IF STEP 11 DIDN'T WORK THE FIRST TIME!!!!
13. Reboot your phone into RECOVERY MODE! (Volume Up + Home + Power).
14. Wipe Data (Factory Reset). Clear Dalvik etc. etc.
15. Flash whatever .zip of the new ROM you want baby!!
Edit: Here is a second set of instructions that may help with the Heimdall part!
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_galaxysmtd
Note, that I flashed the unofficial OMNI from here (it's Android 5.1.1. and it works beautifully) My thanks to humberos + others:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s-i9000/i9000-development/rom-t3054101
It asked me to reboot recovery many times and complained with a bunch of errors but basically you just ignore all of those errors and keep rebooting and flashing the same .zip again. Eventually you won't see those errors any more at all and the rom will flash flawlessly with the included Aroma/TWRP etc. and voilá! You will have upgraded your old i9000 from 'x' firmware to 'y' firmware (hopefully better). Congratulations on breathing life back into your i9000! Galaxy S! Now you can give it to your mum or something!
Please just hit 'THANKS' if this helped you. I don't need any more, or any less.​Edit: Added some pictures for proof that this works.
The attached CMD picture is what it should look like when the command executed properly and the Semaphore_2.7.4 Kernel was installed. Also it shows the error I got in Step 12 before I used the driver program to change the libusbx drivers so I could flash it properly.
The other pictures show how the installation process looks for Unofficial OMNI ROM, including the Boot logo, and the top image is just a readout of the 'About Device' pane.
========= QUICK FAQ: =========
Q Can I PM you for help?
A: I'd rather not. I don't use the forums much. Post here and maybe I or others can help you out. Also check the README.txt files in the package you downloaded.
Q: The files aren't available any more, can you reupload them?
A: Maybe, ask in the thread. Everything in the package was downloaded from other places: Old 2.3.6 Firmware from Sammobile + Kernel from the above Wiki link etc. Heimdall from Google.
Q: Does this work for the i9001 (Galaxy S+)?
A: Probably not. Try it yourself at your own risk.
Q: Does Wi-Fi/Something else work?
A: Wi-Fi does, see the top picture. As for other stuff, I don't know, try it for yourself and see!
Q: I prefer using TWRP Recovery for this phone an-
A: I don't care. I tried 4 other custom recoveries and none of them worked except the one I listed.​

Hallo I have a galaxy s2 model i9100 which was on stock official android 2.3.6 gingerbread and I upgraded it to CWM 12.1 ANDROID 5.1 Custom rom....and then got these bugs.....
1.....the BACK button, OPTIONS button dont work...also the MENU/HOME [middle] button works as back button. .....its not a hardware problem coz they worked very well on Gingerbread the previous rom
2....when I call some one...he doesnt hear me and I also dont hear him....its the same issue when I activate loud speaker or insert HEADSETS.....
ITS NOT A HARDWARE PROBLEM because things were working well when on official android 2.3.6 stock......and also all the speakers work well on other apps....also, people dont hear me during calls and yet the mic WORKS VERY WELL FOR VOICE and VIDEO RECORDING FOR OTHER APPS including camera and voice recorder.....BUT STILL PEOPLE DONT HEAR ME DURING CALLS......
I then took it back to official android 4.1.2 jellybean AND I STILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUES......STILL THE BUTTONS DONT WORK and also i dont hear people during calls and they dont hear me either......PLEASE HELP ME...this is a software problem.....I have tried factory reseting the phone and wiping all data on phone and still the same issue. ........AM NOT AN EXPERT TO ANDROID
THANKS....
[email protected]​

Hard Brick on Asus ZenPad S8 (Z580CA) or Z580C

HARD BRICK NO MORE!!! Asus ZenPad S8.0 Fix
I made the sad retarded mistake in updating a manual zip file thru CMW... I know retarded... anyways this caused the tablet to Hard Brick bootloader only with very little options, you might even have your serial number showing up as all 1's.
Usually this isn't a big deal sadly this tablet gets little to no love on the internet it seems... This is a guide to help anyone un-brick their tablet
Step 1. First this is more of a windows 10 issue than anything but some driver installs thru the Asus Flash Tool might fail.. something to do about Driver Certificates, so you'll want to disable that on your Win 10.. here a tutorial link for more youtube link HERE
Step 2. Installing the proper Drivers if you haven't already, which will all be in this zip folder HERE
Make sure you installed the ADB-Setup | Intel Android Drv Setup | Asus Android USB Drivers | Asus Flash Tool Installer 1.14
Step 3. Next you'll want to download the .raw file for the ZenPad can be found HERE
Step 4. Open your Asus Flash Tool Installer, boot up your device in the boot mode. (Hold Down the Volume Up + Power ) till you see a little android man with a hardhat.
Step 5. Plug in your device and you should see your device show up as shown HERE, next you'll want to select the model in the model drop down.... Z580C or Z580CA.. then select file. Now if it only lets you select zip thats okay. On the open file dialog box you'll see you can type in the file, simply type in the file path of the .raw file. Once you have that check on Erase Content which will erase all your internal content, and hit flash... let it run until the blue light on the program is green and has flashed succefully.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Now you may still get on a bootloop when it restarts, if that happens simply again restart in boot loader screen and do a hard reset and you'll be good to go! Afterwards just throw that new Marshmallow update in the internal and restart .. and you'll device will ask if you want to update now u got your tablet back and Marshmallow!!! I hope this helps if you have any troubles with the links, images please feel free to let me know pm or reply to this post!!! Best of Luck!
.RAW File was provided by Portzebie! Thanks again bud!!

Thanks for this guide. You mentioned .img file, but the file has a .raw extension. Do I need to change the extension from .raw to .img ? Yor response will be highly appreciated. my device is Z580CA.
Thanks again.

tfq535 said:
Thanks for this guide. You mentioned .img file, but the file has a .raw extension. Do I need to change the extension from .raw to .img ? Yor response will be highly appreciated. my device is Z580CA.
Thanks again.
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Just followed the guide and after a little tinkering was able to get it to work. You don't need to change the file extension.
A few additional notes:
-to install the asus android drivers (not sure if it's even necessary but), open the ASUS_Android_USB_Drivers folder, then the android folder, then right click android_winusb.inf and select install.
-in the asus flash tool, after you select model, the location of the raw file and wipe, make sure you click on the SN to select the device. I didn't do this the first few times and it didn't do anything.

portezbie said:
Just followed the guide and after a little tinkering was able to get it to work. You don't need to change the file extension.
A few additional notes:
-to install the asus android drivers (not sure if it's even necessar but), open the ASUS_Android_USB_Drivers folder, then the android folder, then right click android_winusb.inf and select install.
-in the asus flash tool, after you select model, the location of the raw file and wipe, make sure you click on the SN to select the device. I didn't do this the first few times and it didn't do anything.
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Thanks again, it worked like a charm.

bert_747 said:
Step 5. Plug in your device and you should see your device show up as shown HERE, next you'll want to select the model in the model drop down.... Z580C or Z580CA.. then select file. Now if it only lets you select zip thats okay. On the open file dialog box you'll see you can type in the file, simply type in the file path of the .img file. Once you have that check on Erase Content which will erase all your internal content, and hit flash... let it run until the blue light on the program is green and has flashed succefully.
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Thanks for the guide.
The link to your screenshot is missing.

PMikeP said:
Thanks for the guide.
The link to your screenshot is missing.
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Sorry bout that, screen shots should be working.

a little question,
is it possible to get xfstk files to restore a corrupt bootloader?
thx,,,

ASUS Flashtool doesn't start flashing
Hi all, apprechiated all the posts above however, came across another issue when trying to downgrade from MM 6.0.1 to Lollipop
1. Hooked up my Z580CA tablet as described above.
2. ASUS flashtool recognized my device (right serial number and blue light on)
3. I was not able to put in the raw-file location, only (neither with backslash or without)
4. When pasting path and including backslash I was able to select the raw file (H:\EDV\Tablet\Android 5 LP\RAW\Z580C_all_WW_user_V4.6.1.raw was quoted in the file name window)
5. When I hit start, the flashtool ask for confirmation upon wiping data.
6. Nothing happens
Does anybody have a clue what went wrong

These instructions do not work for Ubuntu. I find it very hard to believe that there is only a Windows version of the flash tool available.

Does anyone know how to upgrade again to MM after flashing this rom?
EDIT: CAUTION People, there seems to be no way to upgrade back to MM after flashing this ROM.

Yes you can upgrade
Servaas said:
Does anyone know how to upgrade again to MM after flashing this rom?
EDIT: CAUTION People, there seems to be no way to upgrade back to MM after flashing this ROM.
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I downgraded from marshmallow to lollipop with this instrucción and then upgraded again todo mm. It worked without any troubles

edu47 said:
I downgraded from marshmallow to lollipop with this instrucción and then upgraded again todo mm. It worked without any troubles
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And you did this by downloading the .zip file from Asus Support? Then you placed it on the internal memory of the Zenpad? Unzipped or zipped?
EDIT: Until someone more senior comes to this thread and confirms that they have a. Used the provided .raw file, and b. updated afterwards with the precise steps i'm very much questioning this .raw file legitimately.

Servaas said:
And you did this by downloading the .zip file from Asus Support? Then you placed it on the internal memory of the Zenpad? Unzipped or zipped?
EDIT: Until someone more senior comes to this thread and confirms that they have a. Used the provided .raw file, and b. updated afterwards with the precise steps i'm very much questioning this .raw file legitimately.
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download on asus homepage the file "UL-P01M-WW-5.4.3.0-user.zip", just copy it like it is on the root of your internal sdcard.
restart your zenpad and it will show you the message, upgrade available.
Edit:are you sure you on lollipop? If you are on Marshmallow ,the device wont recognize the systemupgrade.
if you re rooted it may also wont work

edu47 said:
I downgraded from marshmallow to lollipop with this instrucción and then upgraded again todo mm. It worked without any troubles
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edu47 said:
download on asus homepage the file "UL-P01M-WW-5.4.3.0-user.zip", just copy it like it is on the root of your internal sdcard.
restart your zenpad and it will show you the message, upgrade available.
Edit:are you sure you on lollipop? If you are on Marshmallow ,the device wont recognize the systemupgrade.
if you re rooted it may also wont work
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All of it does nothing for me. I'm stuck on 5.0. To people reading this use this .raw file at your own risk.

Servaas said:
All of it does nothing for me. I'm stuck on 5.0. To people reading this use this .raw file at your own risk.
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Did you made an factory reset after installing lollipop on fastboot mode?
Switch your device off. Turn it on by pressing volume up and powerbottom at the same time.
When the little androidman appears you can stop pressing both bottoms.
Choose factory reset with volume bottom and confirm with power bottom.

edu47 said:
Did you made an factory reset after installing lollipop on fastboot mode?
Switch your device off. Turn it on by pressing volume up and powerbottom at the same time.
When the little androidman appears you can stop pressing both bottoms.
Choose factory reset with volume bottom and confirm with power bottom.
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I just did this, this is my second tablet by the way, I returned the other one and this second one also does NOTHING when trying to update.
Its a shame really, its a great product but the lousy support on Asus side does little to inspire to again purchase from them. Honestly who rips out multiple user support on a tablet?
I'm all out of options to be honest, I have tried everything even variations on suggested sulotions but nothing works to make the update pop up.
This .raw file to me is broken when there is no way to update beyond that. But I need multi user support so I guess ill just stay on 5.0.

Servaas said:
I just did this, this is my second tablet by the way, I returned the other one and this second one also does NOTHING when trying to update.
Its a shame really, its a great product but the lousy support on Asus side does little to inspire to again purchase from them. Honestly who rips out multiple user support on a tablet?
I'm all out of options to be honest, I have tried everything even variations on suggested sulotions but nothing works to make the update pop up.
This .raw file to me is broken when there is no way to update beyond that. But I need multi user support so I guess ill just stay on 5.0.
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Probably you still on lollipop by this version "Z580C_all_WW_user_V4.6.1.raw" from the tutorial . Get from asus usa website the "UL-P01M-WW-4.7.1.0-user.zip" and update to latest lollipop version . Then it might update again to mm.
Here the link
h ttp://www.asus.com/us/Tablets/ASUS_ZenPad_S_80_Z580CA/HelpDesk_Download/

edu47 said:
Probably you still on lollipop by this version "Z580C_all_WW_user_V4.6.1.raw" from the tutorial . Get from asus usa website the "UL-P01M-WW-4.7.1.0-user.zip" and update to latest lollipop version . Then it might update again to mm.
Here the link
h ttp://www.asus.com/us/Tablets/ASUS_ZenPad_S_80_Z580CA/HelpDesk_Download/
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This zip file also doesnt register, nothing pops up and no, when pushing the update button it also does nothing.
It would seem that the OP provided a nice 5.0 raw file that renders your tablet un updateble.
I'll be returning this tablet and going for the only available option in the netherlands the samsung 8 incher.

Z580C tablet is bricked, it happened on update, I think battery was too low. Screen is black all the time, under windows device manager it connects as other devices, MOOREFIELD device with no drivers and I can hear from windows sounds that it reboots after some time. All post #1 drivers are installed.
Please help.
Thank you

magnus_bn said:
Hi all, apprechiated all the posts above however, came across another issue when trying to downgrade from MM 6.0.1 to Lollipop
1. Hooked up my Z580CA tablet as described above.
2. ASUS flashtool recognized my device (right serial number and blue light on)
3. I was not able to put in the raw-file location, only (neither with backslash or without)
4. When pasting path and including backslash I was able to select the raw file (H:\EDV\Tablet\Android 5 LP\RAW\Z580C_all_WW_user_V4.6.1.raw was quoted in the file name window)
5. When I hit start, the flashtool ask for confirmation upon wiping data.
6. Nothing happens
Does anybody have a clue what went wrong
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Had the same problem and what I did to make it work was.
1. Lunch Asus Flash Tool
2. Connect device in download mode (volume up + power)
3. Wait for device to be visible in Asus Flash Tool ( Serial number + blue dot) - you may need to restart tablet using reboot droidboot
4. Select model number
5. Point to raw file and choose to erase data (accept the prompt )
6 Hit Start
What I also did prior to that was factory reset of tablet
hope that helps you