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[Q] Soft bricked phone need help

This was my first flash and here is my noob story. I flashed a custom rom last night and didn't like it. When I went to flash it back to stock I did not properly disable voodoo lagfix and it froze on odin. I pulled the battery and ended up with the triangle and computer signs. It is a 1008 series so 3 button doesn't work although I can access download mode with a Jig. According to the Voodoo site this can be repaired by "Re-installing Voodoo by flashing the Kernel with Odin: Your ext4 data will be back if the previous procedure didn’t format DATA partition, or Starting into recovery and wipe data. Warning, like it says, you’ll loose your personal data. If you don’t have backup, use this option in last resort." My question is how do I flash just the kernel with Odin? I currently have Odin 1 click and realize this isn't the proper program. Any help would be appreciated.

Killerfish1450 said:
This was my first flash and here is my noob story. I flashed a custom rom last night and didn't like it. When I went to flash it back to stock I did not properly disable voodoo lagfix and it froze on odin. I pulled the battery and ended up with the triangle and computer signs. It is a 1008 series so 3 button doesn't work although I can access download mode with a Jig. According to the Voodoo site this can be repaired by "Re-installing Voodoo by flashing the Kernel with Odin: Your ext4 data will be back if the previous procedure didn’t format DATA partition, or Starting into recovery and wipe data. Warning, like it says, you’ll loose your personal data. If you don’t have backup, use this option in last resort." My question is how do I flash just the kernel with Odin? I currently have Odin 1 click and realize this isn't the proper program. Any help would be appreciated.
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If its Odin one click then you don't need to disable voodoo. Try again? How long did you wait?
Don't do all that kernel stuff... u probably lost some data when you unplugged the phone... just re-do the whole flash with a ROM
Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA App

Is there a way I can just reflash the custom rom I had installed without having to go back to stock then use CWM to do it? Is there a way to get into recovery mode instead of download mode? ADB says there is no device connected so i cant use that.

If you still have the rom zip on your internal sd you can reflash that in clockwork recovery and see if it works.

[Q] CWM Manager v3.0 and Root Manager - Couldn't backup Stock ROM

Dear XDA Members and Friends:
I'm excited to be a new XDA member and thank you in advance for your help.
I've recently rooted my Samsung Note using SuperOneClick v2.3.3 method successfully.
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-N7000UBKK2-CL705203
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UBKK2
Baseband Version : N7000UBKK1
But I couldn't backup my stock ROM- Neither by CWM Manager v3.0 nor Via Rom Manager, due to the below reasons:
1) ROM Manager-
When I hit "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery", my phone model is not listed as a choice.
2) CWM Manager v3.0
When I open this for the first time, it throws-
"This version of CWM Manager should be used with CF-Root v5.0 or newer........
Could you please advise me as to how can I backup my stock ROM. So that I venture the world of custom ROMs.
Thanks for your time and help in advance.

Victor Krum said:
I've recently rooted my Samsung Note using SuperOneClick v2.3.3 method successfully.
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-N7000UBKK2-CL705203
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UBKK2
Baseband Version : N7000UBKK1
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CWM Manager works only with CF--Root compatible kernels. So, this is what you can do:
Reboot to recovery by simultaneously pressing volume down + home + power.
Backup your Rom from there (you'll see the option).

THANKS Chasmodo.
I just followed your instructions, and I couldn't figure out. Here is the outcome:
Warning!!
A Custom OS can cuase critical problems in phone and installed applications.
If you want to download a custom OS, press the volume down key.
Otherwise, press the volume down key to cancel.
After Volume up,
Downloading...
Do not turn off target!!
I just removed the battery out to shutdown, as I'm not sure. ( I didn't connect my phone to PC either)...

^ You booted your phone into download mode. Download mode is just used to flash the stock Samsung OS through PC Odin. xD
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA.

Thanks Sujal!
I realized that I had to "volume up" instead of "volume down" to get to Android system recovery <3e>.
But still I don't see an option to back up my stock ROM, please see below the options in Android system recovery <3e> mode:
Enter: OK Key. Selct : Vol UP / Vol Down
reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
test redbend fota[FS]
I really appreciate your time and help.

Victor Krum said:
Thanks Sujal!
I realized that I had to "volume up" instead of "volume down" to get to Android system recovery <3e>.
But still I don't see an option to back up my stock ROM, please see below the options in Android system recovery <3e> mode:
Enter: OK Key. Selct : Vol UP / Vol Down
reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
test redbend fota[FS]
I really appreciate your time and help.
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Are you sure you are rooted. Check your root by installing this app- https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImJ1cnJvd3MuYXBwcy5yb290Y2hlY2tlciJd
Also to take backups you require a custom recovery which is included in the CF root kernels like CWM manager. If your phone is coming as not rooted then try rooting again by following the steps mentioned here to the dot - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
Cheers!
Hit thanks if it helped!

Thanks Abhisahara.
I'm rooted, please below:
Root Checker Output:
Root? Rooted
id: uid=0(root) gid=0(root)
Superuser No SuperUser Found
Busybox: BusyBox Binary Not Found
I'm not sure how to install custom recovery from my device below to take my first back up of stock ROM, I tried numerous methods without any luck.
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-N7000UBKK2-CL705203
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UBKK2
Baseband Version : N7000UBKK1
CWM Manager v3.0
When I open this for the first time, it throws-
"This version of CWM Manager should be used with CF-Root v5.0 or newer
Thank you All!

First off, let me apologize for hasty typing (volume down instead of volume up).
What you need to do is to flash CF--Root kernel to get CWM Recovery, so your CWM Manager can backup your current situation.
Download InitialCFRootFlasher. ICFRF is a Windoze program.
Download CF--Root Kernel zip.
Extract zimage (that's your kernel file) from the zip.
Place zimage into zimage/ folder of the unpacked InitialCFRootFlasher.
Start already-rooted.bat from InitialCFRootFlasher and follow the instructions.
You'll have flashed CF-Root kernel in cca 5 minutes. You'll also get Superuser, BusyBox and CWM Recovery in the process.

Victor Krum said:
Thanks Abhisahara.
I'm rooted, please below:
Root Checker Output:
Root? Rooted
id: uid=0(root) gid=0(root)
Superuser No SuperUser Found
Busybox: BusyBox Binary Not Found
I'm not sure how to install custom recovery from my device below to take my first back up of stock ROM, I tried numerous methods without any luck.
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-N7000UBKK2-CL705203
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UBKK2
Baseband Version : N7000UBKK1
CWM Manager v3.0
When I open this for the first time, it throws-
"This version of CWM Manager should be used with CF-Root v5.0 or newer
Thank you All!
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You dont have proper root. You cant write into the system.
Just follow the steps by chasmodo above and you will be golden.
And by Windoze above he means Windows program...wont run on Mac.
@Chasmodo -Bro i guess you are still in friday mode your siggi LOL

abhisahara said:
@Chasmodo -Bro i guess you are still in friday mode your siggi LOL
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Nah...Much as I'm ashamed to admit it, but I missed out on last night's liquid activities.

Thanks Chasmodo and Abhisahara! Hope you had a great weekend!
No need of apology Chasmodo, I understand that it was a typo and what you really meant...
Quick Question:
1) Please confirm that the Kernel CF-Root-SGN_ZS_MUL_KK1-v5.0-CWM5 is the right one for my phone model below:
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-N7000UBKK2-CL705203
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UBKK2
Baseband Version : N7000UBKK1
2) By flashing my device with the above Kernel, does my flash counter will be affected on my device ?
3) With this method how can I be assured that I can backup my original Stock ROM via CWM, I thought CF Root will modify my original ROM/Kernel, isn't ?
Thanks all for the inputs and help.
P.S. BTW, In the interest of consistency, I've unrooted my device using SingleOneClick method, so that I can follow the Chasmodo's method (CF Root) to root my device and backup my Stock ROM.

Victor Krum said:
Thanks Chasmodo and Abhisahara! Hope you had a great weekend!
No need of apology Chasmodo, I understand that it was a typo and what you really meant...
Quick Question:
1) Please confirm that the Kernel CF-Root-SGN_ZS_MUL_KK1-v5.0-CWM5 is the right one for my phone model below:
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-N7000UBKK2-CL705203
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UBKK2
Baseband Version : N7000UBKK1
2) By flashing my device with the above Kernel, does my flash counter will be affected on my device ?
3) With this method how can I be assured that I can backup my original Stock ROM via CWM, I thought CF Root will modify my original ROM/Kernel, isn't ?
Thanks all for the inputs and help.
P.S. BTW, In the interest of consistency, I've unrooted my device using SingleOneClick method, so that I can follow the Chasmodo's method (CF Root) to root my device and backup my Stock ROM.
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First off, you didn't have to unroot it. But never mind. My little guide's steps still stand, except for the part
Start already-rooted.bat from InitialCFRootFlasher, you won't be doing this, but
Launch not-rooted-yet.bat instead and follow the instructions
Before you do all this, make sure that you have either Kies or the correct Windows drivers installed on your PC. Kies mustn't be running whilst you're rooting. You can download Kies directly from Samsung, and the standalone Windows drivers can be found in Dr. Ketan's Rom/Rooting thread at the very beginning of the first post.
The kernel I have provided is the right one for your Rom.
To put your mind at ease, rooting your phone will not change anything except the kernel, i.e. the way you can access your phone's functions. All your data, system files and everything else will remain exactly the same as before rooting. And after rooting you can back it all up via CWM Manager, or directly from CWM Recovery. As you say, your Rom will be slightly changed (different kernel), but that's the only way for us to backup our system, flash different Roms, themes etc.
The method I have suggested is tried and tested, and it neither triggers your binary counter, nor gets you the triangle. However, I don't know what's the state of your counter ATM, since you rooted your Note with SuperOneClick. You can check it by rebooting into Download mode - volume down + home + power, then volume up when you get the warning. The next screen will have your Binary Counter in the top left corner. If it says NO, that means that it's still zero. Any other value means that your warranty is probably void.

Thanks much Chasmodo for your continued support and help.
1) Thank GOD, I used your method to verify the binary counter, it looks zero (No), so I'm good on the warranty, right ?
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-N7000
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: NO
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL
2) I've used the script "DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su" mentioned by Dr. Ketan on his thread and just rooted my device successfully.
3) I'm now ready to run the "script "already-rooted" from the extracted folder named "InitialCFRootFlasher". This is referred from Dr.Ketan's procedure. This will just get me CF Root/CWM Manager so that I can backup my Stock Rom, But before that, please can you confirm the below ?
(A) While backing up ROM after the above process (step 3), will that backup my original Stock ROM or modified CF Root Stock ROM ?
Chasmodo's response to my earlier question:
First off, you didn't have to unroot it. But never mind. My little guide's steps still stand, except for the part
Start already-rooted.bat from InitialCFRootFlasher, you won't be doing this, but
Launch not-rooted-yet.bat instead and follow the instructions
Before you do all this, make sure that you have either Kies or the correct Windows drivers installed on your PC. Kies mustn't be running whilst you're rooting. You can download Kies directly from Samsung, and the standalone Windows drivers can be found in Dr. Ketan's Rom/Rooting thread at the very beginning of the first post.
The kernel I have provided is the right one for your Rom.
To put your mind at ease, rooting your phone will not change anything except the kernel, i.e. the way you can access your phone's functions. All your data, system files and everything else will remain exactly the same as before rooting. And after rooting you can back it all up via CWM Manager, or directly from CWM Recovery. As you say, your Rom will be slightly changed (different kernel), but that's the only way for us to backup our system, flash different Roms, themes etc.
The method I have suggested is tried and tested, and it neither triggers your binary counter, nor gets you the triangle. However, I don't know what's the state of your counter ATM, since you rooted your Note with SuperOneClick. You can check it by rebooting into Download mode - volume down + home + power, then volume up when you get the warning. The next screen will have your Binary Counter in the top left corner. If it says NO, that means that it's still zero. Any other value means that your warranty is probably void.

[Q] Help Needed Phone stuck on N7000 screen

Phone won't boot past Galaxy Note Boot image
Phone will go in download mode by pressing Vol-Home Power buttons
Phone will go in recovery menu by pressing Vol+Home Power buttons but if i try to flash anything it shows verification error.
Anything flashed with Odin, goes successfully without any errors, but phone still won't boot past Galaxy Note boot image. When connected to PC in Odin mode USB recognised, when connected to PC with Galaxy Note boot image, USB not recognised (malfunctioning error appears)
I tried flashing ics/gb stock roms, kernels, pit files, and nothing helps
Please help
lastly
HAVE FLASHED N7000DDLC1_N7000ODDLC1_N7000DDLC1_HOME.tar.md5 using pc odin 3.04 and still stuck on gnote boot image
and lastly updated with :: N7000XXKL3_N7000ODDKL1_N7000DDKL1_HOME.tar.. but to no avail..
please help

do you have a custom kernal on such as hydroacore if you do or can try wiping cache and dalvic and factory reset then try reflashing if using pc maker sure kies is installed but dont use it use odin to flash a stock rom

anubis1126 said:
do you have a custom kernal on such as hydroacore if you do or can try wiping cache and dalvic and factory reset then try reflashing if using pc maker sure kies is installed but dont use it use odin to flash a stock rom
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actually was on the stock ics and tried to install kingdroid by CWM.zip
and wiped data and cache from touch/temporary cwm..
then after install it got stuck on the first screen...
since then have tried to flash stock ics / gb firmwares but not getting past the first screen

first of all, make sure you don't make some foolish steps in wiping your phone., secondly, try to uninstall cmpletely PC kies and reinstall it again after. Once you've reinstalled that, don't open it, just open PC ODIN and try to boot back your phone in download mode. Make sure you have a yellow box on COM:1 in ODIN and use an extracted stock GB tar file and start flashing again.
EDIT: Since you've just mentioned you already wipe data in stock ICS.. are you using a safe kernel when you did the wiped?
if not, you may have toasted your Note.. imho...

it can take 5 to 10 mins after install to start however if it still goes no further and you can get into recovery can you flash any custom kernal,if you can do so then wipe and try to reflash if not i would ask dr ketan as he is awesome and may be able to help

^ No need to wait for that, as OP has already done a stupid thing of wiping on a touch CWM.. something that shouldn't be done at all....
only thing he can do is go to the section for the pit method partition to revive his phone... that's it!

letters_to_cleo said:
first of all, make sure you don't make some foolish steps in wiping your phone., secondly, try to uninstall cmpletely PC kies and reinstall it again after. Once you've reinstalled that, don't open it, just open PC ODIN and try to boot back your phone in download mode. Make sure you have a yellow box on COM:1 in ODIN and use an extracted stock GB tar file and start flashing again.
EDIT: Since you've just mentioned you already wipe data in stock ICS.. are you using a safe kernel when you did the wiped?
if not, you may have toasted your Note.. imho...
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i was using the temp cwm used to gain root to flash .. very stupid i know..
my recovery and download modes are accessible so is my phone toast..
and if yes it is toast .. how to recover ??

letters_to_cleo said:
^ No need to wait for that, as OP has already done a stupid thing of wiping on a touch CWM.. something that shouldn't be done at all....
only thing he can do is go to the section for the pit method partition to revive his phone... that's it!
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since i do have warranty on my phone left for another 2 months should i give it to the samsung repair center ?? what will they repair and how much time is expected it to repair ??

I suggest you ran first the partition scanner from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1823918, see if your partition don't have one of those bricked blocks....(courtesy of hg42)
Also consider this link - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667886 for the pit file method

letters_to_cleo said:
I suggest you ran first the partition scanner from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1823918, see if your partition don't have one of those bricked blocks....(courtesy of hg42)
Also consider this link - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667886 for the pit file method
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but sadly the stock recovery is not accessing my memory card files and only internal sd and it has no option to mount storage ..
how to access the files i put in my memory card.. or should i flash some other ics stock rom as they have more options in stock recovery ??

no need to aggravate the problem by flashing another ICS... your Note's been bitten already.. don't let it bite twice...

Your last rom flashed is KL3 then have you wipe cache and data from recovery?
If not then do it, it should boot then.
Make sure last rom was flashed correctly and u are currently on KL3
If you have to press home button in recovery to enter your choice then it should be gb (kl3)rom (on ics you need to press power to select)
If wiping cache and data also not work, then flash wipe version of gb rom. If it stuck at data.img then yu have got damaged and should send to service Centre, without doing anything
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

CWM Recovery Won't Install

I'm following this tutorial on how to root my Orange UK GT-I9305 LTE Unlocked phone running 4.1.2.
Everything goes fine with Odin the phone reboots, then I unplug and turn off my phone, and boot into recovery mode only to find it hasn't installed and Android system recovery 3e is still there.
Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

synthecypher said:
I'm following this tutorial on how to root my Orange UK GT-I9305 LTE Unlocked phone running 4.1.2.
Everything goes fine with Odin the phone reboots, then I unplug and turn off my phone, and boot into recovery mode only to find it hasn't installed and Android system recovery 3e is still there.
Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?
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Not flashing as instructed is the usual .Like unzipping the file or wrong file faulty file download .
Try another recovery.
jje

JJEgan said:
Not flashing as instructed is the usual .Like unzipping the file or wrong file faulty file download .
Try another recovery.
jje
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I did follow them to the letter, does installing CWM Recovery actually root the phone or is "rooting" the phone a different process entirely that's required for installing CWM Recovery?.
:laugh:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE
Model Number: GT-I9305
Build Number: JZO54K.I9305XXBMF1

synthecypher said:
I did follow them to the letter, does installing CWM Recovery actually root the phone or is "rooting" the phone a different process entirely that's required for installing CWM Recovery?.
:laugh:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE
Model Number: GT-I9305
Build Number: JZO54K.I9305XXBMF1
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All depends upon the package but most CWM are root and recovery .
TRYhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953

Ended up using Auto-Root which seemed to work no problem.

synthecypher said:
Ended up using Auto-Root which seemed to work no problem.
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I initially had a rooted stock ROM that i was using for ages then upgraded to a custome ROM but for personal reasons decided to go back to stock.
Loaded stock ROM with intention of rooting only to get rid of bloatware, but not one of the ODIN Flash recoveries work at all, not one, so like you ended up using CF Auto and that worked but now im still stuck with Stock Recovery. I dont understand why none of the recoveries flash when they did before.
Cheers

trouble with cwm/ twrp
Hi all. Yes I'm a noob and I wouldn't ask If hadn't tried a plethora of ways to install either cwm or twrp.
It took me a good hour to find this thread so hope I'm in the right place.
Ok I used odin to root and cwm didn't stick so still on stock rec. However I used framaroot to get super su working and titanium says I'm all rooted up. Other apps only for root also work.
I've since tried using goo manager and Rom manager to install cwm or twrp and both say unsupported.
I've searched these here threads and found a few with same problem namely when using odin cwm wont stick and android reinstalls stock recovery.
So I'm a bit stuck, I'm rooted but have no cwm or twrp.
Any help would he much appreciated.

Try Philz recovery .

I have never used a custom recovery on this phone but i think i read somewhere that when flashing by odin the thing to do is not let odin reboot the phone. untick the reboot option. then when odin is done flashing and says pass shut down the phone . dont let it boot up.once phone is off you can boot into recovery by vol up+hom+power Here is the tricky part. as soon as you see the white samsung start to load aka bootloader screen release the power button but continue to press volume up and home. you should see the circle with the hat symbol. and enter into clockworkmod once in clockwork mod you will need to wipe data cache and dalvick DO NOT WIPE SYSTEM then flash a custom rom zip that you have previously copied to either your extsdcard or sdcard0 at the same time you probably will want to flash gapps as well. the thing is if you boot up before entering recovery . the default native recovery from samsung will take its place back. maybe it is easier to just flash rom manager in the play store. flash clockworkmod and then boot into recovery from the app itself. I9300 is supported . dont know about I9305

thanks !
ashraf sharif said:
I have never used a custom recovery on this phone but i think i read somewhere that when flashing by odin the thing to do is not let odin reboot the phone. untick the reboot option. then when odin is done flashing and says pass shut down the phone . dont let it boot up.once phone is off you can boot into recovery by vol up+hom+power Here is the tricky part. as soon as you see the white samsung start to load aka bootloader screen release the power button but continue to press volume up and home. you should see the circle with the hat symbol. and enter into clockworkmod once in clockwork mod you will need to wipe data cache and dalvick DO NOT WIPE SYSTEM then flash a custom rom zip that you have previously copied to either your extsdcard or sdcard0 at the same time you probably will want to flash gapps as well. the thing is if you boot up before entering recovery . the default native recovery from samsung will take its place back. maybe it is easier to just flash rom manager in the play store. flash clockworkmod and then boot into recovery from the app itself. I9300 is supported . dont know about I9305
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Thats exactly how I understood the cwm not sticking problem. I have tried rom manager and said not compatable with my device as did goo manager for twrp. I think odin is the only way I get it to stick. So il flash in odin and il try to get into cwm as it boots and wipe those two files you mentioned.
But then can I just boot up as normal ? or will android try to reflash its stock rom ? Damn my phone for being so difficult
I only ask because I haven't decided what CR to use yet (or even looked for any). I was gonna get it all ready first then learn how to install a CR - 1 thing at a time i thought.
Anyway thanks for your help :good:
JJEgan I found Philz thread to be helpful but something I feel Im just not ready for. Im new to this and although the updated cwm looked cool there were just to much going on, maybe for a later day.
Thanks all the same :good:

wiping data plus cache plus dalvick cache is done to prepare your phone for the custom rom that you are going to flash. the wiping is to clean those partitions because if they are not erased you will have problems. especially if you go from one android version to another or touchwiz to aosp. it is done so you get a clean install with minimal issues. if it is not done you will most likely bootloop. effectively it is a factory reset. all of your apps and app data will be gone so you do not want to do that unless you have backed up your apps . however sometimes google automatically installs them after you sign in.
I am not sure why clockwork mod does not stick but if you copy the rom you want to your phone install clockworkmod with odin and then use clockwork mod to flas the rom and gapps package then factory reset you will not have the stock recovery anymore. but this has to be done without booting into android stock . PLEASE FOLLOW THE FLASHING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY. AND UNDERSTAND ANYTIME YOU FLASH OR MODIFY YOUR PHONE YOU VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND POSSIBLY CAN CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE. BEST OF LUCK!
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Also philz recovery is highly recommended
HERE IS SOME VERY GOOD READING http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743&highlight=philz+recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125

think I got it lol
Ok that's sounds good. However I've just read the threads you linked and now I've got to back up my imei and NV files first or il loose them when flashing. The procedure is all there and seems doable for a noob but i read some peeps are having trouble just doing that. I really wanted to root/install a CR regardless of the troubles cos I want full access and more importantly want to learn all the ins and outs so I can get the best use from my phone so glad I found this forum cause I'm sure I would have bricked my phone otherwise.
Might I ask if I've got this right tho?
1: backup imei/NV files
2: use odin to get cwm to stick using your method
3: boot into cwm to wipe data/dalvick cache and gapps
4:use cwm to flash a CR
5:factory reset
I think that's right?

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1 BACKUP EFS FOLDER(IT CONTAINS imeiAND SERIAL NUMBER AND OTHER NETWORK SETTINGS) MAKE AT LEAST 2 BACKUPS ONE FOR EXTERNAL SDCARD AND ONE TO KEEP ON YOUR PC
2 INSTALL CWM RECOVERY USING ANY WORKING METHOD. byTHE WAY PHILZ CAN BACKUP EFS.
3 IN CWM RECOVERY MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP OF YOU CURRENT ROM. I FORGOT TO TELL YOU THAT ,THIS IS IN CASE YOUR FLASH FAILS YOU CAN RESTORE CURRENT ROM FROM BACKUP. ALWAYS BACKUP BEFORE A FLASH
4 IN CWM RECOVERY WIPE DATA, CACHE , AND DALVIK CACHE
5 IN CWM RECOVERY FLASH ZIP FOR ROM AND FLASH ZIP FOR GAPPS "GOOGLE APPS"
6 BOOT ANDROID THIS MAY TAKE UP TO 10 MINUTES FOR THE INITIAL BOOT. BE PATIENT. IF IT BOOTS YOU ARE DONE
7 IF PHONE DOES NOT BOOT THEN IN RECOVERY WIPE DATA AND CACHE AND DALVIK AGAIN
8 STILL NOT BOOTING FLASH ROM ANG GAPPS AGAIN
NOT BOOTING? RESTORE NANDROID
FACTORY RESET=WIPE DATA AND CACHE
DONT EVER WIPE SYSTEM UNLESS YOU HAVE A RECENT NANDROID. NANDROID IS GOOD BUT THE OLDER IT IS THE MORE LIKELY IT IS TO GET CORRUPTED
ALSO IF YOU GET FORCE CLOSES FIXING PERMISSIONS USUALLY WORKS FOR THAT.
SOME ROMS ARE FLASHED IN DIFFERENT WAYS .ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DEVELOPERS INSTRUCTIONS

i had the same Problem before.
I Just disassembled the battery after a full-wipe for few minutes and it works... i don't know y, but that was the only way... ?!

brilliant thanks!
ashraf sharif said:
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1 BACKUP EFS FOLDER(IT CONTAINS imeiAND SERIAL NUMBER AND OTHER NETWORK SETTINGS) MAKE AT LEAST 2 BACKUPS ONE FOR EXTERNAL SDCARD AND ONE TO KEEP ON YOUR PC
2 INSTALL CWM RECOVERY USING ANY WORKING METHOD. byTHE WAY PHILZ CAN BACKUP EFS.
3 IN CWM RECOVERY MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP OF YOU CURRENT ROM. I FORGOT TO TELL YOU THAT ,THIS IS IN CASE YOUR FLASH FAILS YOU CAN RESTORE CURRENT ROM FROM BACKUP. ALWAYS BACKUP BEFORE A FLASH
Am I backing up to ext SD card?
4 IN CWM RECOVERY WIPE DATA, CACHE , AND DALVIK CACHE
5 IN CWM RECOVERY FLASH ZIP FOR ROM AND FLASH ZIP FOR GAPPS "GOOGLE APPS"
Are these seperate zips?
6 BOOT ANDROID THIS MAY TAKE UP TO 10 MINUTES FOR THE INITIAL BOOT. BE PATIENT. IF IT BOOTS YOU ARE DONE
7 IF PHONE DOES NOT BOOT THEN IN RECOVERY WIPE DATA AND CACHE AND DALVIK AGAIN
8 STILL NOT BOOTING FLASH ROM ANG GAPPS AGAIN
NOT BOOTING? RESTORE NANDROID
FACTORY RESET=WIPE DATA AND CACHE
DONT EVER WIPE SYSTEM UNLESS YOU HAVE A RECENT NANDROID. NANDROID IS GOOD BUT THE OLDER IT IS THE MORE LIKELY IT IS TO GET CORRUPTED
ALSO IF YOU GET FORCE CLOSES FIXING PERMISSIONS USUALLY WORKS FOR THAT.
SOME ROMS ARE FLASHED IN DIFFERENT WAYS .ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DEVELOPERS INSTRUCTIONS
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Thank-you for all that,I really appreciate it.
Can I ask the difference between the apps nandroid manager and titanium? I've backed up with both and wondered if i really needed to? The nandroid backup was nearly 3gb!
Also I was gona backup with qpst for imei and NV files but then read its only for US versions? Will the backup of efs folder include those?

honestly i really dont know what the differences are. l do not use custom recoveries or custom roms. i dont use titanium backup .Any rom I flash i get from sammobile.com. one reason i do not use custom roms is that none can support mhl. I use a monitor and bluetooth mouse and keyboard . without mhl I cant mirror my screen so i always stay with stock roms. i use Xposed framework for modifications.

ashraf sharif said:
I have never used a custom recovery on this phone but i think i read somewhere that when flashing by odin the thing to do is not let odin reboot the phone......
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thx you so much. this was the secound s3 that had this issue. deactivating auto reboot did the job!!!!

[Q] Do I need an update?

Hello!
I'm new to Android, still learning how to use it. I'ved got an GT-I9000 with 2.3.6, it works fine excepting the battery. For example, the another night I tried to drain it by turning it on even due it was 0%. Left it to charge the hole night. And about 4 hours ago unpluged it, played 40 min. and the battey was at 40%. I don't think that's normal.
I thought I'd give a try at the Jelly Bean 4.2.2 I saw it is the latest. But the I saw the many roms Cyanogen, Slimbean, Mackay, etc. Which one do I need?
And a good tutorial is welcomed 'cuz I don't know ####.
Thanks!

Maybe it is problem with your battery, bad charging, weared etc. In my opinion 4.2.2 versions gives better battery live. No one will say which custom ROM is best - you have to try it itself. As a new user you can use latest CyanogenMod 10.1.3 (Android 4.2.2)
If you want try custom ROMs on your phone you have to install custom recovery (CWM).
1) Check your baseband version of the phone (for instance XWJV) and find appropriate kernel:
Code:
www.semaphore.gr/downloads/i9000
. Check 'USB Debugging' in Applications -> Development.
2) Install it via Odin as PDA file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102881 (Download Mode = Volume Down+Home+Power)
2*) If there isn't your version you can try installing 3-file JVZ ROM with Re-Partition and PIT file - then use Semaphore JVZ kernel (but be careful with it, i made it with this version and someone other may give you safer way). Download from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102881 or
Code:
hotfile. com/dl/136940891/b232b26/I9000XWJVZ_I9000OXAJVT_OXA.rar.html
3) After you got your custom recovery and root you should make EFS backup (IMEI) and copy it into PC - you can use SGS Toolbox for Google Play.
4) Download and copy ROM files and GAPPS into your internal SD - (cm-10.1.3-RC1-galaxysmtd.zip) download from http://get.cm/?device=galaxysmtd. You can install CM9 first, because going directly to 10.x may lead to loosing your IMEI (i didn't lost it ). You can find Gapps for JB4.2 here: http://goo.im/gapps
5) Turn off phone, go to recovery (Volume Up+Home+Power). Up/Down = Volume button, Accept = Home. Use full wipe (Wipe Data/Factory reset, Wipe /cache, Advanced -> Wipe /dalvik cache). Now 'install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard' and seek for CM .zip file. After installation do same with GAPPS.
6) Reboot system now - all done. First boot takes a while.

Thanks for nothinh. I don't have a clue. Why doesn't exist a easy tutorial for installing from a stock 2.3.6 to 4.2.2?

UNHleaSHD said:
Thanks for nothinh. I don't have a clue. Why doesn't exist a easy tutorial for installing from a stock 2.3.6 to 4.2.2?
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Actually guide posted by AreXe isn't that hard. Just ask what part you cant understand instead of being rude
It's preety straightforward - you download kernel with built-in cwm that suits your current software (rom), you flash it via Odin, download ROM that you like the most, put it on SD and install from CWM recovery mode - doing all of those things while following instructions posted in their respective topics made by creators of those roms/kernels/guides - most of them are in "Galaxy S I9000 Android Development" section, you just have to look and do some reading.

I don;t get it because he says "after geting that, after installing that" and I don;t know If I already have it or no.

Now I'm in trouble and I need HELP!!
While tring to root the phone I opened zadiag.exe, hit install and it never got out of Download Mode. I'ved pulled out the battery and tried to start the phone... nothing hapened. After that I tried to flash with PITT 512 on Odin, at first it sayed Failed so I unninstalled the Composite USB Samsung device mobile and reinstalled the Samsung Drivers. Tried again to reflash with Odin and sayed Succesful! But it still doens't start. I can't enter in recovery mode, only download mode.
What do to?

UNHleaSHD said:
While tring to root the phone I opened zadiag.exe, hit install and it never got out of Download Mode. I'ved pulled out the battery and tried to start the phone... nothing hapened. After that I tried to flash with PITT 512 on Odin, at first it sayed Failed so I unninstalled the Composite USB Samsung device mobile and reinstalled the Samsung Drivers. Tried again to reflash with Odin and sayed Succesful! But it still doens't start. I can't enter in recovery mode, only download mode.
What do to?
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How you tried to root the phone? And what zadiag.exe? If you not read all procedured carefully you can mess up your phone. I provided you link with tutorial, if thats too hard try using this clear method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44480332&postcount=31

AreXe said:
How you tried to root the phone? And what zadiag.exe? If you not read all procedured carefully you can mess up your phone. I provided you link with tutorial, if thats too hard try using this clear method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44480332&postcount=31
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I'd just opened zadiag.exe and hit install Samsung COmposite.... in Download Mode, after that it stayed there.
Now I'ved flashed Semaphore_kernel_JVU_2.5.0beta.tar and it's stuck in Recovery mode, tried Wipe data and after that cache, but I still have errors
Can;t mount /cache/recovery/last_log
Can't open same thing
Unknown volume for path recovery.command
And at the Wiping cache the same thing.
L.E. I'ved fixed it with this tutorial: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xxjvu/ - that's what I call a well explained tutorial.
Thanks for the help. I'm going to try again to root it with the tutorial you gave me.
L.E.2. So it wasn;t my fault. After waiting 2.30 hours to download the rom I'ved began to flash it. Good. All things going nice. Going to step two: flashing CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVU_2.3.6-v4.3-CWM3RFS, hit start wait. At restart it enteret in Recover mode with the same errors "can't find ..."
So I'ved flashd it again to repair it. I guess my phone ain't made for rooting

UNHleaSHD said:
I guess my phone ain't made for rooting
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Can't be true. Maybe someone other know good kernel file with root for JVU version. I used the JVZ with Semaphore kernel on 3 phones (mine and two from friends) and everything was fine - this is the best base for modding this phone in my opinion.

Then I'll dare to say that I ain't lucky in rooting.
Something's wrong. Why can't I flash custom roms?