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[Q] rooting

Hello all,
I've been reading and downloading from xda for over a year now (sgs- darky's rom mainly), and this is my FIRST POST!
I know i can find my answer just by looking but i really wanted to post for the first time so here's my question- My tab is in the post (got it from ebay as i'm a pauper and can't afford it new, or the 8.9 or 10.1) and obviously want to root it straight away. I've seen that some are using z4 root but my sgs won't accept this method, can i be sure it'll work?
take care fellow "tabbers"
PS the doorbell just rang and it's here! *wets pants and logs off*

What firmware version is it on? Please post complete information from *#1234#
until we know that we cannot advice you.....

bongski55 said:
What firmware version is it on? Please post complete information from *#1234#
until we know that we cannot advice you.....
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it's 2.2 froyo build number FROYO.XWJJ7
baseband P1000XXJK5
KERNEL 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
PDA- P1000XWJJ7
PHONE- P1000XXJK5
CSC- P1000CPWJJ5
I need to get gingerbread (at least) on this thing straight away! Or any cool roms you can recommend?
How do i find out if it's GSM or CDMA? i'm in the UK... That is probably a really stupid question, but i'm a stupid guy... A stupid guy who loves android and wants to learn more!
Any links to the right places would be really appreciated

First you're not stupid. You're just new and learning.
Second your tab judging by its firmware is gsm european tab.
Third you can root using superoneclick root.
Fourth. Head to the development section and you will find alot of great roms (or click on my sig if you're interested in overcome). JUST BE SURE TO READ ENTIRE GUIDES AND STUDY THEM BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING.

DarkPal said:
JUST BE SURE TO READ ENTIRE GUIDES AND STUDY THEM BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING.
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+100000000000000 (I'd keep my finger depressed on the 0 key longer, but you get the point)
So many people get themselves into trouble by not reading instructions or skipping ahead.
Easy to get yourself into trouble, can be VERY hard getting out...

Thank you for all the help, most kind I'm at work now so will try some bits tomorrow, managed to get rooted before leaving tho
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App

Your tab is rooted already. Look at the kernal version. In your apps you will see something called Superuser. Tap it. If its there and opens you are rooted.

rangercaptain said:
Your tab is rooted already. Look at the kernal version. In your apps you will see something called Superuser. Tap it. If its there and opens you are rooted.
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That's what really confused me, the kernel said root on it, but no super user was there and none of my purchased root apps could aquire root.... so I used super one click as advised and hey presto! Still confused as to why it said that on my kernel tho...
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App

Someone tried to return the tab to stock. The busybox was probably there too. Anyway, you are good now. What's next?

Resolve the signed bootloader with chainfire patch
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Thanks all, I installed the overcome gold rom last night and all is well
Just out of interest as i'm un-learned, how can you tell if the bootloader is signed? (As far as I can tell) it hasn't affected the rom installation... could it?
Thanks all for the support!
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App

locked bootloader? read here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888071

[Q] New themes and ROMS...

frist of all thank you for checking my post out...so ive had my phone rooted for a while but i really havent done anything much to it...i want to install a new theme but it says is only for revolt rom v 1.5 thats where im stuck because im not familiar with ROMS....can anyone help me out? what do i do? do i need to update? thank you guys...maybe there is another post that i missed that talked about this??

robledjl said:
frist of all thank you for checking my post out...so ive had my phone rooted for a while but i really havent done anything much to it...i want to install a new theme but it says is only for revolt rom v 1.5 thats where im stuck because im not familiar with ROMS....can anyone help me out? what do i do? do i need to update? thank you guys...maybe there is another post that i missed that talked about this??
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1210041
Glad to see a new poster around here. Follow the instructions on that page and it should get you through everything. As long as you have Clockwork Mod (CWM) on your phone already. If you don't have that here's another thread for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1121952
That thread will get you CWM onto your phone just follow those instructions as well.
After you get all that done then just flash the theme you want through CWM using the zip file they give in their post with their instructions. I assume you already know where to get those and maybe even which one you want.
Hope this was hopeful

If you have more questions feel free to pm Mr and I can walk you through it more as well. Also, we have an IRC channel as well. Someone helped me out and saved my phone...twice...cubed... So the least I can do is pay it forward.
Cheers
Sent from my VS910 4G using xda premium

thanks a lot for the help...i did read that page before but im not sure what version to install on my phone...thats where im confused????

Are you talking which version of revolt? If so you should do the most recent 1.5. Make sure CWM is installed also.
I've Revolted have you?

ok.thanks guys. got it....finally try some roms....any suggestions?

Revolt 1.5. Runs pretty smooth and quite fast!!
I've Revolted have you?

yes I just revolted and im enjoying it...i hear a lot of people are homeless so im reading more into it see if its any better...but i like the speed of revolted 1.5

[Q] Need help From 2.2 to GB 2.3.4

Hi everyone,
I still have Nova v7 on my Optimus Black.
But im thinking about changing to Gingerbread, and install Marvel v5.
Can someone, take some time and explain me in detail what i need to do to make that happen?
Note that my erecovery, CWM and all that stuff, is still from the time when i installed NOVA v7.
Im really a noob, on this things. i dont know what erecovery, and CWM and all that stuff are for .
another question, any way to save my games and data that are on the phone and not on SDCARD? (or do i need to format SD CArd aswell )?
Appreciate the time spent,
best regards,
ruibullseye

Read my noobguide already? If not, that s a good point to start, then come back again and tell me, whats still unclear to you

atuan1993 said:
do you how to change "g" key to wake up the screen. I'm using marvel 4
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I posted also here ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22866269&postcount=2

you guide, quite helped me out.
but i have one question that is not mentioned in your guide.
How i go from 2.2 to 2.3 :x ?
im Vodafone Portugal btw

ruibullseye said:
you guide, quite helped me out.
but i have one question that is not mentioned in your guide.
How i go from 2.2 to 2.3 :x ?
im Vodafone Portugal btw
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That depends, do you want official or modified ROM, like Zeus, or Echelon, or Marvel,...?

N00BY0815 said:
That depends, do you want official or modified ROM, like Zeus, or Echelon, or Marvel,...?
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i want marvel.
and btw how do i update my eRecovery and CWM ? in NOVA V7

Install rommanager, install latest cwm from within it, download the rom you want to sd card, reboot to recovery ( inside rom manager) do wipes according to marvel thread (dalvik wipe is under advanced) then find all the other steps in my noob how to have fun
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what other steps :O?
after that isnt all done ?
what i need to do ?

How to install the .zip, cause i dont remember the steps exactly. So look the up in my how to.
1 download rom
2 update cwm
3 boot to cwm
4 wipe
5 install zip
6 reboot and enjoy
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@ruibullseye ----- @N00BY0815 tell you to read this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487105
WTF it;s so hard?

tapeone said:
@ruibullseye ----- @N00BY0815 tell you to read this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487105
WTF it;s so hard?
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See I also have got that problem, of not being able to stay kind, but mostly (at least I hope so) I think back, how it was, when I was a total NQQB. Then I always remember, how cool it was, when some1 guided me step by step and giving me links, information, or whatever I needed... Think back of the first days of yours here... Didnt you also feel like: "WDF? WDF? WDF? What do I have to to? WDF? Dont understand...? What's that mean? Can someone explain? Am I really so much of a noob? I thought I understand a lot of computers, but now I feel like a complete idiot... How should I EVER get a custom ROM to my device? "
Those were my thoughts a few months ago... And now see all my posts, how to's and so on here... The main thing is: Stay cool, help out as good as you can, dont flame, cause 1 day you ll need help too and be thankful for a kind advice, that is being given.
So guide that man kindly to his goal (or whatever you call it) and feel happy, cause you really helped some1 out.
I just couldnt reply longer, cause I had to learn meanwhile and my traffic was full, so I had to ask my neighbor, to share his WIFI with me

and what about my data i have on my phone (not SDCARD)
anyway to retrieve that?
BTw N00B THANKS ALOT FOR ALL YOUR HELP SO FAR, and Straight answers. =D

Hope you made a nandroid, like suggested in my NOOB HOW TO... :-/ Backup everything with titanium Backup. This is gonna save all settings, game data, sms, contacts,... contacts can also be saved by syncing with googlemail, or other accounts, or you export them to the sdcard (go to contacts --> menu button --> export TO SDCARD/USIM) or with the LG app (LG Suite i think it is called).
Hope you didnt delete everything already...
Oh and there is a thanks button below the posts

tapeone said:
@ruibullseye ----- @N00BY0815 tell you to read this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487105
WTF it;s so hard?
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Calm down. We are becoming a lazy bunch i tell ya that. Nobody wants to read. They just wants answers imidiately. That's no problem, someone will always help. What i can't stand is, never saying "thank you" people. If somebody helps you a simple thank you should be in order. Nobody gets paid for helping....
And don't forget the times you were a noob, desperately looking for help. So always help others.
Before all that READ people, You can not believe what i've learned in a month by simply reading.

just a quick question for a quick answer.
Basicly Marvel v5. its already a Gingerbread rom right?
because i was thinking that i needed to install the official 2.3 to be able to install MArvel.

No, you can directly flash marvel, zeus,... no need to up or downgrade before, except you flash a stock rom, without ext4 file support
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[Q] Best Rom for ds7

I don't know which Rom is best for my t-mobile device which is rooted stock Rom 2.2.2 and want to upgrade rom. I know their are bugs in some so whichever has the least bugs and crashes would be great help and cut back the extensive reading thru tons of posts. Links to download Rom would be sweet too. I am a noob, but I got it figured out.

RichieRich84 said:
I don't know which Rom is best for my t-mobile device which is rooted stock Rom 2.2.2 and want to upgrade rom. I know their are bugs in some so whichever has the least bugs and crashes would be great help and cut back the extensive reading thru tons of posts. Links to download Rom would be sweet too. I am a noob, but I got it figured out.
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If you don't do that reading then you are going to have trouble so my answer to you is to read because you are FAR from having it figured out

I thought it was deep space 9?
Pp.
Sent from my tofu plasma converter.

cdzo72 said:
If you don't do that reading then you are going to have trouble so my answer to you is to read because you are FAR from having it figured out
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you called it now im stuck in cwm boot loop.

RichieRich84 said:
you called it now im stuck in cwm boot loop.
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What did you flash is the first thing we need to know to help
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HoneyStreak (StreakDroid 7) is the best for me now. ICS also is quite good, but camera (and 2g/3g) dont work.

[Q] Rooting and upgrading to Jelly Bean

Hello,
I'm sorry if this question has been asked before, I am not good at this and very nervous of doing something wrong and destroying my mobile... If you could please help me?!
My Galaxy S is:
Frimware version
2.3.3
Baseband version
I9000BWJV2
Kernel version
2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVH-CL184813*[email protected]*#2
Build nr
Gingerbread.xwjvh
The mobile is very very slow and very difficult to use because of this. I have seen that I can root the mobile and upgrade it to Jelly Bean, and hopefully my problems will be resolved...
I am just not sure what kind of programme I should download to root it... also I'm very nervous about in what steps I need to go about to upgrading to Jelly Bean and what I need to download and in what order to do this.
I'm not sure what I download to my laptop's desktop and what I need on my mobile itself...
If you could help me with a step by step guide I would be eternally grateful.
Many Many Thanks
Wishing you all Happy Holidays.
Kaarina

Did you even search?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852546
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amerkiller1995 said:
Did you even search?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852546
Sent from my GT-I9000
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Hi I did search, but didn't find what you just sent me, just other threads that didn't seem to fit what I wanted to do.
Sorry for bothering you, I can only say I never done anything like this before, and am not skilled at this. Being an older person, I can't believe I'm even going try this on my own...
Many Thanks and wish me good luck.
Kaarina

Kaarina said:
Hi I did search, but didn't find what you just sent me, just other threads that didn't seem to fit what I wanted to do.
Sorry for bothering you, I can only say I never done anything like this before, and am not skilled at this. Being an older person, I can't believe I'm even going try this on my own...
Many Thanks and wish me good luck.
Kaarina
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there is nothing to worry just watch the video that i have posted below and you will be confident to do it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llsq931ZNWQ

HELP!!!!!
I've done everything and am now updating to ice cream sandwich (thought I do this before I go to jelly bean)
I moved the two last programmes to my mobile, but now when I am about to select 11. Select cm-9.0.0-galaxysmtd.zip only gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip is showing!!!
What do I do, the other zip must have not been copied to my mobile, can I turn it off and try to put it on again or what do I do!!!!
I hope you can help me or I don't know what to do.... what do I do help.
Many thanks!!!

Is it normal for it to take over an hour for this??
Solved the problem with some thinking and restored the settings and re-did things and now the ROM is installing... so I think it is all going well!
I have beeen waiting for Select cm-9.0.0-galaxysmtd.zip this to finish, and it has been going on for an hour now, is this normal??
Thanks.

is not normal try redownloading the rom and try again to flash it... are you sure you have the i9000 and not i9000B ?

Flash?
Hi Thanks for replying,
I will try to take out the battery and redo it all.. I think that is what you mean?
I do have a i9000 definitely.
I will try to re do this stepp.... not good with this never done this before, I'm just trying to follow the thread on how to...
Thanks

problems...
UPDATE:
Well I tried to just re do the last step that didn't work, now I am try to that flash, which I now read was the first bit I did, I get a lot of yellow and red text that says:
--Coyping media files...
E:failded to mount /dbdata (File exists)
E:copy_dbdata_media: Can't mount /dbdata
your storage not prepared yet. please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.
Media files copy failed.
#MANUAL MODE#
---Applying Multi -CSC...
Installing Mult-CSC
Applied the CSC-code 'KOR'.
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
---Wiping data....
Formating /data...
Formating /dbdata...
E:format_volume: rfs format failed on /dev/block/st110
Deleting Meta Data
formating /cache
Data wipe complete.
I will try to flash it with odin and the JW4_JW4_JW4.tar and see if that will help anything... not really sure what I am doing ... sigh
Any help is gratefully received...

I guess the worst has now happened
Well I guess that is it with the mobile now...
I am getting that FEARED mobile ! computer icon this time... so I guess it is now completely caput???

Kaarina said:
Well I guess that is it with the mobile now...
I am getting that FEARED mobile ! computer icon this time... so I guess it is now completely caput???
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Bricking an i9000 is rare, unless you flash firmware for a different phone or pull the cable halfway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841250
Sent from my GT-I9000

Well I just did what it said on the thread i was pointed at, and maybe I downloaded the wrong stuff for it... I do not understand what I am doing so i should probably not have done this on my own in the first place, so I don't really have anyone to blame but myself, it is only 3 months left on the contract.....

Kaarina said:
Well I just did what it said on the thread i was pointed at, and maybe I downloaded the wrong stuff for it... I do not understand what I am doing so i should probably not have done this on my own in the first place, so I don't really have anyone to blame but myself, it is only 3 months left on the contract.....
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Basically what you're doing is flashing the newest GB firmware for your phone using Odin and then rooting it, also using Odin. After that you have access to " recovery mode", from which you simply choose a zip file with your ICS or JB ROM and flash it.
If your phone is normally working now, I suggest you retry. This process is fairly simple, given you follow all the steps.
Edit: wait, looks like you have a Brazilian i9000.
Since you're using a Brazilian I9000B, disregard what i wrote above, most ROMs aren't compatible, read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832916
This is also useful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919219
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amerkiller1995 said:
Basically what you're doing is flashing the newest GB firmware for your phone using Odin and then rooting it, also using Odin. After that you have access to " recovery mode", from which you simply choose a zip file with your ICS or JB ROM and flash it.
If your phone is normally working now, I suggest you retry. This process is fairly simple, given you follow all the steps.
Edit: wait, looks like you have a Brazilian i9000.
Since you're using a Brazilian I9000B, disregard what i wrote above, most ROMs aren't compatible, read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832916
This is also useful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919219
Sent from my GT-I9000
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I just tried the mobile and got it to Download mode.... my moblie is:
Frimware version
2.3.3
Baseband version
I9000BWJV2
Kernel version
2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVH-CL184813*[email protected]*#2
Build nr
Gingerbread.xwjvh
could you look at that and let me know what I could do to save my moblie??
ps. is it OK to take the battery out when it is in download mode without doing any more damage?
I cannot download anything more at the moment, since I have gone over my data of 1GBI just have a dongle
I can download some via wifi don't have it at home...
I'm waiting for your reply
Many Thanks

Kaarina said:
I just tried the mobile and got it to Download mode.... my moblie is:
Frimware version
2.3.3
Baseband version
I9000BWJV2
Kernel version
2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVH-CL184813*[email protected]*#2
Build nr
Gingerbread.xwjvh
could you look at that and let me know what I could do to save my moblie??
I'm waiting for your reply
Many Thanks
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Flash the firmware for your phone
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9000B&pcode=0&os=1&type=1#firmware
Sent from my GT-I9000

amerkiller1995 said:
Flash the firmware for your phone
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9000B&pcode=0&os=1&type=1#firmware
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Baseband version
I9000BWJV2 <--- there isn't one exactly the same as mine, I don't know which one to chose...
UPDATE:
I went to that page to see if I could ask for the right one for my mobile and ended up on a page that say :
Announcement:
For safety reasons Sammobile has stopped ALL Samsung Series firmwares (for example: S-series: S5260, M-series: M610 and E-series: E1230) untill further notice! Plz do NOT post any request or start any thread asking where to find Samsung Series on Sammobile's firmware section!
TIA
Zoomy - Moderator
I am not sure if this is anything to do with what I am looking for??
thanks for your patience!!

Kaarina said:
Baseband version
I9000BWJV2 <--- there isn't one exactly the same as mine, I don't know which one to chose...
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If your build number is the same then it should work.
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amerkiller1995 said:
If your build number is the same then it should work.
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Sorry none of the ones on that page is the same of what I have...

Kaarina said:
Sorry none of the ones on that page is the same of what I have...
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Who is your operator? You can choose based on them
Edit: is this any help
http://brasildroid.com.br/galaxy-s-i9000b-geral/
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amerkiller1995 said:
Who is your operator? You can choose based on them
Edit: is this any help
http://brasildroid.com.br/galaxy-s-i9000b-geral/
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I live in the UK I'm a bit surprised that I have an Brazilian i9000... I can't read Brazilian
Operating system is Google
on that page http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9000B&pcode=0&os=1&type=1#firmware can I use anyone of those firmwares that has the number 2.3.3?
I was looking at the base version number... that is what I didn't find... sigh
I can download something tonight if I just get the right files to try this again.
If I can flash the mobile with the right firmware,
When I checked About the Mobile this is what it said
Frimware version
2.3.3
Baseband version
I9000BWJV2
Kernel version
2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVH-CL184813*[email protected]*#2
Build nr
Gingerbread.xwjvh
That is all the info I have since I can't get into the phone now...
I can't get into recovery mode only Download.
I don't understand where to go from here... can I somehow go back to my original and then get the correct firmware, ROM etc?
I'm very confused. I bought the mobile on the internet so that might explain it...?