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[Q] Flashing Back to stock firmware on my tab

Sorry guys for being a noob.
Story is my tab is rooted and flashed with the OVERCOME RC 2.0 GOLD rom from following alterbridge's thread procedures. Beautiful rom, no complaints.
However the screen has been acting up lately with the finger held down and screen shaking issue.
Ive searched and searched and have concluded its a hardware problem.
I need to flash back to stock for warranty.
For being the noob I am, I've downloaded the stock files....but I don't know how to flash it back.
Attached is a picture of a .zip file of the files inside the zip. Do I use ODIN to flash back? What are the procedures? What file is associated with which box in ODIN? Sorry I just don't have a clue. Or do just throw this into my tab's SD memory and update from CWM recovery mode?...
Do I use superoneclick to unrooted after back to stock rom?
I just don't want to brick my tab...Thanks for any help...
The stock ROM should be a 2.2 FROYO, and the ROM I'm on right now is on Gingerbread...if this makes any difference...

Use this guide first flash with odin it tells you how to flash with odin at the bottom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894763
and after flash whatever froyo rom you want make sure you got the one that shipped with your device if its going back for warrenty again flash with odin and your done.
Edit dont forget the thanks button if this hellped you .

Thanks for the link.
So i have the .pit file for the PIT section.
No need for phone and csc section i assume.
But for PDA section i dont have any files available? From my attached picture. i only have a data.tar.gz file. Im not sure what that file is? do i just rename it to .tar??? please help

Sorry not sure on them files i think you can use heidmal with those files do a search on here for that

Anyone???
What do I use? ODIN? HEIMDALL? I need help please.

From overcome gold you will have to re-stock to froyo. Which means a repartiton with pit file + phone + modem files. You will need odin for this.
I would suggest flash back to a safe froyo rom first - as per jutleys link above. Then flash back to your original firmware version.
From the pic above looks like you have unzipped the full.zip. For Odin You need the full zip in the pda section, modem zip in the modem and the pit file in the pit section. Download full zips from roto's link above.
Then check out roto backup thread (shows how to restore using heimdall / odin). As i havent flashed back to my original firmware yet, someone else could advise better. I am assuming for stock purposes you need to put the original stock firmware zip into pda section of odin and leave everything blank and then flash away.
Cheers

ezynow said:
From overcome gold you will have to re-stock to froyo. Which means a repartiton with pit file + phone + modem files. You will need odin for this.
I would suggest flash back to a safe froyo rom first - as per jutleys link above. Then flash back to your original firmware version.
From the pic above looks like you have unzipped the full.zip. For Odin You need the full zip in the pda section, modem zip in the modem and the pit file in the pit section. Download full zips from link above.
Then check out roto backup thread (shows how to restore using heimdall / odin). As i havent flashed back to my original firmware yet, someone else could advise better. I am assuming for stock purposes you need to put the full firmware zip into pda section of odin and leave everything blank and then flash away.
Cheers
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Thank you for your response. I'll work on getting back safely to a froyo rom.
As for the picture, it is a pic of the content inside the full zip already. Should i unzip and enter modem and pit according? But what goes into the pda section?

chris28j said:
Thank you for your response. I'll work on getting back safely to a froyo rom.
As for the picture, it is a pic of the content inside the full zip already. Should i unzip and enter modem and pit according? But what goes into the pda section?
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That pic is from a firmware from samfirmware? It has the bootloaders in it so be very careful as flashing bootloaders can cause bricks or be protected ones. As i said before, i think you flash the full zip in the pda section and leave the rest blank i.e no need to unzip.
But do so only after flashing using roto safe froyo rom.
As for the files above, It might be wise to take out the bootloaders then rezip & flash but i would wait on someone with a bit more knowledge just to confirm this.
As long as they are the original files for your firmware, you should be ok.

Thanks for your help ezynow.
UPDATE: I've successfully downgraded from Overcome Gingerbread to Overcome Froyo now.
Now it's just a matter of getting my head wrapped around this stock ROM right. The order, and where the files should go.
Anyone else would like to share their insight? This is the file I downloaded, and this is how it is presented to me. I just need someone to help me sort out what is what.
Thanks.
UPDATE #2: Tried re-zipping and converting to tar file. ODIN failed. Re-zipped into tar again without the data.tar.gz file because I don't know what it is, and failed again.
I don't know what to do anymore. How do I get this to work?

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anyone?
UPDATE #3: Tried loading the whole .zip file from CWM. No luck.

Who's your service provider?

I sugest look for another stock rom here that is in the correct format i am sure i seen a post showing all stock roms somewhere use odin

Link deleted. It mentions to use pit file + full zip in pda section . Then says out of date.
Also did you check rotobbackup method thread - use heimdall and flash individual files from your extraced zip files. Assuming you can avoid flashing bootloaders you should only be a soft-brick if anything goes wrong and download mode still available.
Forget about using cwm for anything stock related.
Sum1 who has reverted back to stock surely can help out here!
p.s what was your original firmware version?

I have succesfuly downgraded from gb overcome gold to arabic froyo using the file from samfirmware. First try resulted in stuck at samsung logo but I was expecting that due to the ext4 partition. A cache wipe and factory reset in recovery solved that problem. Also I observed when going to recovery that there were errors in red that are coming out complaining of access problem to certain files. Since I am able to boot I then proceded to format the internal sd. After that I again flashed using the same arabic fw. No problems so far even kies sees my fw as the latest.
Here is the procedure I followed-change the files according to your fw version
noxxious said:
Flash with Odin3 v1.7
1. Download P1000DXKM3 from here. P1000DXKM3
1. Backup your data.
2. Extract the firmware files from the P1000DXKM3.7z file.
3. select P1_add_hidden.pit for .pit file.
4. check repartition.
5. select AP_P1000DXKM3-REV03-ALL-CL874291.tar.md5 for PDA.
6. select CP_MODEM_P1000DXKM1_REV_00_CL873880.tar.md5 for PHONE.
7. select CSC_P1000OLBKM2-MULTI-CL878295.tar.md5 for CSC.
8. Flash your tab and wait for it to restart.
9. Welcome back to stock.
extra steps
10. Root by using SuperOneClick v1.9.1 by CLShortFuse.
11. Unsign Bootloaders by using this SGT-Bootloader-Patch by chainfire and rotohammer.
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Thanks a lot for the help guys.
I will try going to another stock firmware later this afternoon.
However, the firmware I really need is P1000MUGJJ7 (Bell's stock firmware).
The files I have in hand are apparently the files for this firmware, but how to restore it, I have zero clue. These we're sent to me by a member on this forum.
I think the member said that these were created from roto backup.
I have looked everywhere else for this firmware version but it's NOWHERE. Neither does samfirmware.com
So to sum it up, pretty much these are my only sources to play with, and just gotta make it work...
Please help and thanks again.

anyone?
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What are the contents of this bell fw? have you tried opening the file?

bongski55 said:
What are the contents of this bell fw? have you tried opening the file?
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Please refer to the attached picture.
It's a pic of the contents inside the .zip file I was given.
Now I just need a solution as to HOW to use them.

Only the pit.pit file can be used.extract it and in odin load it under pit. then under pda load the whole tar file. then check repartition ,reboot and time.....start...

bongski55 said:
Only the pit.pit file can be used.extract it and in odin load it under pit. then under pda load the whole tar file. then check repartition ,reboot and time.....start...
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OK. So you are suggesting I take out pit file then CONVERT in someway the whole .zip file into .tar file for the PDA section, am I correct?
Now, I need a proper way to convert this file because I tried this using a converter I downloaded online. And after the conversion, the .tar files was double the size (over 400mb, original ~200mb). And flashing through ODIN using this new file didn't work. So what's the proper way to convert?

[Q] Unknown CSC

My CSC was XEU.
I was able to upgrade to XXLA4 stock rom fine. Then I flashed ZSLA2. Now my CSC is unknown and my keyboard types out null on every letter.
My phone is rooted and I don't see /system/csc folder.
I tried flashing back to XXLA4, still the CSC is unknown. I tried flashing just the cache using mobile odin, with XXLA4, still no luck. I also tried with the XXLA3 multi-csc file and still no luck.
Any idea how to fix this?
Thanks

Ngambek2003 said:
My CSC was XEU.
I was able to upgrade to XXLA4 stock rom fine. Then I flashed ZSLA2. Now my CSC is unknown and my keyboard types out null on every letter.
My phone is rooted and I don't see /system/csc folder.
I tried flashing back to XXLA4, still the CSC is unknown. I tried flashing just the cache using mobile odin, with XXLA4, still no luck. I also tried with the XXLA3 multi-csc file and still no luck.
Any idea how to fix this?
Thanks
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Simple...join the club and flash a custom rom

See the thread in general in LA2. I posted a CSC zip from it to manually flash from recovery on internal sd. This will sort you out.

just reflash the csc file, if you search its well documented

Why not use the sgs csc selector from the market.. It will work just fine. . If u have the stock l4 rom new choose the dbt csc.. Changing the csc will always factory reset ur phone. But give it a try
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hkgrob said:
See the thread in general in LA2. I posted a CSC zip from it to manually flash from recovery on internal sd. This will sort you out.
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Hi yes I did look at that. So how do you flash in recovery?
When I get into recovery mode, tt was saying applying Multi-Csc but can't access system/csc/XEU/csc. Then you can choose different options using the volume button. One of the option is "update from sdcard". Is that it?
Can I use the zip file as is? Do I have to rename it?
EDIT: Figured it out.
Thanks

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Soft bricked N7000. How to?

Tried everything I could with Odin and phone still stuck in a start loop.
I was downgrading from checkROM to official firmware ZSLA2 with CWM (I wanted to keep ROOT, so I selected "Keep CF-Root kernel") due to stability issues, after restarting the phone got into the start loop.
I flashed with Odin official ZSLA2 with the same result (looped start). I flashed XXKKA (again looped start). During the flashing process, Odin says the flashing was successful. By the way, both ROMS are tar.md5 files.
I tried to remove the battery for over 30 minutes and charge it for 2 hours, tried re-partition in Odin (it's my understanding that with a stock rom, it creates a clean installation), but Odin fails to start the process.
What else can I do?
I am sorry if this has previously asked, but I've been searching for over 2 hours and nothing similar came. Somebody mentioned to use a PIT file in addition, but the other person who got his phone soft bricked didn't solve the problem either. As downloading a ROM is time consuming and I've got many problems with upload sites in china (cannot access to most of them), I would thank any help in regards this issue.

Sounds like your kernel isn't talking properly to your ROM.
A fresh start is your best bet. Flash a stock rom and kernel from Odin and reroot it with CF-Root.
What files are you putting into Odin? There should be a total of 4.
I'd also avoid the use of a .pit file. I haven't even seen the mention of one in all my time on the Note forum. I really don't think Samsung uses them the way they used to. (I used to have to flash one all the time when testing roms on the original galaxy tab.)

I am using official ROM N7000ZSLA2_N7000ZSLA2_N7000XLA4_HOME.tar.md5 into PDA and also tried ROM N7000XXKKA_N7000XEUKK3_N7000XXKK5_HOME.tar.md5, which I used successfully in the past to make root into my phone.
Does it really make a difference to flash 4 separate files instead of a full pack? Where can I find an official ROM with pda radio and kernel separated? Just untar the ROM?

btyork said:
I'd also avoid the use of a .pit file. I haven't even seen the mention of one in all my time on the Note forum. I really don't think Samsung uses them the way they used to. (I used to have to flash one all the time when testing roms on the original galaxy tab.)
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Oh, they do come into the Note; I flashed the Beta ICS, and one of the things they mention is to use the PIT file for the 16GB version, instead of the 32GB that comes with the leaked ROM. Unfortunately I deleted that ROM, and donwloading it is painfully slow and also wouldn't necessarily solve my problem as I couldn't even make a phone call.

True - the .pit file can change the size of the partition data... But that's not your problem. If the .pit file was the problem - you'd boot, but have 0 storage space (or something else wonky pertaining to your disk size.)
Open the tar up and make sure it has all the files in it. Should be 5.
I've attached a screenshot of the 5 file names. Make sure they are all in the .tar you are flashing.

Even i had similar problem after flashing Stock ROM using Odin (PC). Only thing i did is just rebooted in recovery and Wipe/factory Reset and Wipe cache. everything went fine.

btyork said:
True - the .pit file can change the size of the partition data... But that's not your problem. If the .pit file was the problem - you'd boot, but have 0 storage space (or something else wonky pertaining to your disk size.)
Open the tar up and make sure it has all the files in it. Should be 5.
I've attached a screenshot of the 5 file names. Make sure they are all in the .tar you are flashing.
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This are the files I am flashing:
Sorry, I am new user and still cannot post screen captures. I do have more than the 5 files.
In XXKKA I have:
Boot
Cache
Factoryfs
Hidden
Modem
param.lfs
Sbl
zImage
In ZSLA2:
Cache
Factoryfs
Hidden
Modem
zImage
btyork said:
Even i had similar problem after flashing Stock ROM using Odin (PC). Only thing i did is just rebooted in recovery and Wipe/factory Reset and Wipe cache. everything went fine.
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I can only enter into Download mode, not recovery mode.
Odin is full wipe, right? What the hell am I doing wrong?

N7000xxla1_n7000oxala1_oxa
http://hotfile.com/dl/141060546/b0c7420/N7000XXLA1_N7000OXALA1_OXA.rar.html
download this firmware, it's gonna take awhile but worth a try..
try flashing this rom using PC odin.
pit: Q1_20110914_16GB.pit
pda: CODE_N7000XXLA1_CL868264_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
phone: MODEM_N7000XXLA1_REV_05_CL1093393.tar.md5
csc: GT-N7000-MULTI-CSC-OXALA1.tar.md5
check re-partition, auto reboot, F. reset time.
let me know if it works!
Han

choihan06 said:
download this firmware, it's gonna take awhile but worth a try..
try flashing this rom using PC odin.
pit: Q1_20110914_16GB.pit
pda: CODE_N7000XXLA1_CL868264_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
phone: MODEM_N7000XXLA1_REV_05_CL1093393.tar.md5
csc: GT-N7000-MULTI-CSC-OXALA1.tar.md5
check re-partition, auto reboot, F. reset time.
let me know if it works!
Han
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Well, I finally managed to get my phone back. I was getting a lot of corrupted ROMS. I couldn't download your ROM as well; I managed to install the Beta ICS 4.0.3 which comes with a PIT for repartition, as I think the problem was that my booting partition was screwed.
Problem now is: that rom screws the phone and the keyboard, but at least I have my phone back.
Thank you

mrfan said:
Well, I finally managed to get my phone back. I was getting a lot of corrupted ROMS. I couldn't download your ROM as well; I managed to install the Beta ICS 4.0.3 which comes with a PIT for repartition, as I think the problem was that my booting partition was screwed.
Problem now is: that rom screws the phone and the keyboard, but at least I have my phone back.
Thank you
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I have just recently dowloaded and installed the rom without problem. What do you mean by corrupted rom?
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I too bricked my phone but after reading this guide (ABD wouldn't recognise my device so I couldn't follow it) I understood the partitions had become messed up.
I read somewhere about the PIT files.
I ODINed the ABYSS Kernal and PIT (Q1_20110914_16GB-patched) for my 16gb n7000 ticked the repartition box. It booted into CWM recovery and I used the restore and bingo.

Fix The problem
I had the same problem, the device got into start loop. JUST DO A FULL WIPE..! and the device should start normally. I worked for me.... :good:
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CSC problem after flashing XXLRQ

Probably a noob question:
I was on Hong Kong firmware, and recently flashed Open Germany XXLRQ.
However, my CSC is still TGY, which makes that I can't receive any upgrades via KIES.
What will be the best way to get the CSC to DBT? Reset the phone (I know the risk) or should I flash a separate CSC file?
Thanks for your help in advance.

Use code: *#272*IMEI# and change the DBT.
After changing the code, you will lose data (wipe)

on a followup from the instruction above, Make sure you have a multi CSC one, or else you don't have that option of choosing-DBT at all.

Do it from gb not from ics as you can brick because the process does wipe
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Gregs5 said:
Use code: *#272*IMEI# and change the DBT.
After changing the code, you will lose data (wipe)
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I've downloaded the FW directly from FUS with Checkfus.
And if I do the *#272*IMEI#, the only option i see is TGY.
Should I flash another FW?
Cheers,
JP

Download this
http://d-h.st/3Ws
flash using PC Odin for CSC Tab.

dr.ketan said:
Download this
http://d-h.st/3Ws
flash using PC Odin for CSC Tab.
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Hi Dr.!,
Thanks. I flashed it (successfully), but still only TGY to choose from...
Should I take any other steps?
Cheers,
J.P.

It means CSC flashed but cudn't apply, it may be due to multiple issue. Flash safe kernel and wipe cache and delveic cache. Some user reported me, it was worked with old version of Mobile odin. but may be coincidence as he has wipe too. so wipe cache and flash same file i have attched it should be work
And are you sure you have flashed for CSC tab with PC odin, not PDA.

Yes, I've flashed CSC, not PDA.
Ok, I will flash a safe Kernel and wipe the caches, then flash again.
After that I'll let you know if it worked.

Faced the same problem.
Solution:
1. Flash your region's stock firmware using PC Odin (Mobile Odin doesn't change CSC)
2. Root
3. Flash safe kernel (e.g. Hydracore)
4. *#272*IMEI#
5. Choose your region
6. Flash stock firmware again
7. Perform OTA

Still Not :crying:

Best way reflash ROm with PC odin.

No need for all this flashing business...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31785151
Replace t with q's where needed.
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I managed to do it even simpler, although it's risky business: I did a factory reset (I'm not rooted and fully stock) and hey: CSC is now DBT. Funny thing is, with *#272*IMEI#, I still can't select any other country code. But about that, I don't mind KIES allows me to upgrade again, so I'm happy with the solution.

That wat i said, it is flashed but cudn't applied and wipe data solved issue. I think flashing cache should work now.

[Q] tph not xeu?????

hi, when i upload the xeu xxlt9 rom via odin it loads fine but when i plug the phone into kies it says my region is tph (portugal) not not xeu (europe)
why?
kies now says my device isn't supported
thanks
lee

Paste a screenshot of Kies. There could be a csc missmatch after flashing the rom.

or efs corruption
or your rooted
or your pcode is mismatching the csc
or you inbloated a bunch of stuff
so many variables lol
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screenshot
screenshot.

you are not rooted and not running a custom kernel?
check your csc by dialing
*#272*your imei here#
your emei you can find by dialing *#06#
your cscs should be the same as rom.
change will wipe your phone so backup all you want to keep.
Change csc and try again.
doesnt work.
root, backup efs to computer
dont know code to get pcode on JB.
which is why we go back to gb.
In recovery flash Phillz kernel, in his thread first post explained how.
Take out external sd card.
bootback into recovery
choose factory reset
wipe cache
wipe dalvik somewhere in menu advanced I think
go to mounts
format all, you took out external so you get error at one which you can ignore.
this is clean downgrade to gb
go to download mode and flash via pcodin (seek drdketans guide) the gb rom with csc you want.
After check your csc again.
then check pcode by dialing *2767*4387264636#
its the code which starts with n7000
that should match your rom. If it doesnt not sure if it will work. It never did for me via Kies.
Anyway if that, imei and csc aligned and not root or custom kernel, not unbloated(removed stock apps) then I was able to update via Kies.
Sometimes I just need to delete kies and every reference in registry to make it work.
I suggest before you try all above, except for backing up efs on off phone, to just pcodin your choice of firmware(either from drketans thread, or sammobile)
Because it just to much work lol.
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the csc was set to tph so reset it to xeu using *#272*imei# and all sorted.
many thanks for the advice.
much appreciated.
lee

you are welcome,
remember to hit the thanks button to Nokian91 above who gave you that advice
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