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A noob's guide to using SDK for those who cannot get into recovery or download modes

This is a guide from a noob who spent a few hours today on my wifes phone trying to get it into Download mode after using Master Clear.....Worked fine before Master Clear but I wanted all the root apps IE Titanium) gone which the stock ROM update did not do. Being a total noob at Android and the Captivate being my first foray I though I would try to provide noob instructions to cover most bases. Most of the instructions here are scattered and not easy to find or are incomplete and make assumptions. This is specifically for those who cannot get into recovery or download mode.
Recovery/ Download modes are SEPARATE modes for for different uses.
I used recovery mode to "root' the phone AFTER putting the "update" file into the root directory using USB mass storage mode.
I use Download mode to install ROMS such as Stock and the 2.2 update.
My biggest issue was having a device that Would not GO INTO RECOVERY/DOWNLOAD MODE using any combination of button presses which it did before I Master cleared the phone. . Very frustrating. So I decided to bite the bullet and use the SDK mode. This first part will guide one on how to use the Android SDK and Command Prompt.
The assumption is all the drivers have been loaded for the Samsung Captivate.
First you need to have JAVA installed in your PC ( I did not)
The next you need to download the SDK package readily available
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
This is what I did:
1. Created a folder called SDK on my C drive root directory.
2. Copied the android-sdk_r07-windows.zip SDK file to that directory
3. Extracted the ZIP into a newly created folder in that Directory
4. Deleted the Downloaded Zip package.
5. Moved all files from the new folder created by the extraction to the root SDK directory and deleted the now empty folder they came from. (This makes the path to the tools folder simple (as you will need to type that path out exactly in command Prompt)
My Path looked like this C:\SDK\Tools . Doesn't matter how you get there but tools folder must be in the path and the path must be exact
Next I started my Captivate normally and put my Captivate in USB debugging mode. Plugged in the USB.
I then opened the ODIN file I wanted to use whether original stock ROM or the new Froyo ROM
1. Opened command prompt on PC
2. Type CD\ to start at C root directory
3. from there I typed in CD \sdk\tools\
4. The next step involves the typing the command to open the screen you want the Phone to use...Recovery or download
4. Type in adb reboot recovery for the recovery screen (This gets you into the "three button screen" with no USB attached many cannot get into.
5. OR type in adb Reboot download to get the yellow download screen...
From there ODIN should indicate a com port..You hit start and the new ROM will be installed. There should be NO hangups on the indicated steps within ODIN. it happens pretty quickly.....YOu will see a filler bar at the top of ODIN and a blue line filler across the phone as the ROM is loaded.
I used Froyo..and discovered with Froyo I did not need to use the SDK method to get into recovery mode.....Froyo fixed that.
I have two Odin files. One for Jf6 Stock and the new 2.2.
I updated the JH7 FW using mini Kies in debugging mode. That was the only way I could load that FW which did not work OTA.
Bottomline is this is not a Hardware phone replacement issue if one cannot get into download mode. It is all about the FW in the phone. IF you can use the SDK you may likely not have to use it again.
OK ALL YOU EXPERTS Please correct or certify the steps.
Just trying to hep those who cannot read a 110 page thread that goes in many different directions.

Very nice instructions...
This type of detail is refreshing to see. Nice to see that assumptions aren't made. This type of detail can eliminate a lot of questions/posts.

I would just add - make sure you grab the right SDK - 1.5 ADB will not work with 2.1.

Thank You !

Followed your instructions but..
I tried to use sdk tools to reboot into download mode this is the specific comand I use:
adb reboot download
If I type this in the phone acts like i typed
adb reboot
The fact is that I searched help in the comand line and there is no reboot download only reboot recovery or reboot bootloader.
I cant get my kyocera torque into download mode and that is the problem I have also tried to boot with keys pressed nothing works. I want to get the phone to download mode so that I can install cwm recovery through odin
Maybe there is a esier way ?

U can make or buy a download mode jig. Quick search in the Captivate forums will show ya a thread of how to make one. Plus a lot of videos r on youtube as well.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

rooting galaxy tab 10.1v (working)

hi, this is how i managed to get root working on my tab, everything went fine for me till it came to booting into recovery then nothing use to happen so i combined two separate guides to get it working. thanks (bcmobile and 411tecknology)
the command in "(getting root 5) )" worked for me as i was getting stuck with "fastboot flash recovery skitzandroid-recovery.img"
i unlocked the bootloader by firmware upgrade the the following
for all those people like me with no experience in dos commands or linux, hope this works for you​
PREPARE:
1) With your Tab in fastboot mode (step 1 of “GETTING ROOT” below), make sure you have a working fastboot implementation:
working dir\\fastboot devices
If all is well, you should see your device serial number. If there is a problem, you won’t get any response.
2) Downlad the two files attached to this thread
3) create a folder in drive c naming it "root"
This will be referred to as the working directory throughout the rest of this guide
4) Copy skitzandroid-10-1v-root.zip to your working directory (DO NOT UNZIP!) c: root
5) Extract the skitzandroid-recovery.img file from skitzandroid-stock-recovery.zip to your working folder. Your working folder( c: root) should now have 1 IMG file and one ZIP file.
6) copy fastboot files to the the folder that you are going to use as working dir ( c:root)
7) Copy the skitzandroid-10-1v-root.zip file to the root of your sdcard. You can eithe drag/drop, or run:
working dir or c:\root>adb push skitzandroid-10-1v-root.zip /sdcard
GETTING ROOT:
1) Power off your Tab and power it back on, while holding the VOLUME DOWN button.
2) When the DOWNLOAD / FASTBOOT icons appear, press VOLUME DOWN again to select FASTBOOT icon (the one with the USB logo) and press VOLUME UP to confirm selection.
3) Confirm you are now in fastboot mode and do a:
fastboot devices
If all is well, you should see your device serial number.
4) Open a terminal / CMD prompt and CD to your working folder
keep doing cd.. until you get to "c:>" then
cd/root
5) Run the following command:
c:\root> fastboot boot skitzandroid-recovery.img
..and wait. It might not look like anything is happening but it is.
6) You should now have a recovery menu. Use the volume rocker (up/down navigates menu options)
to select “Install zip from SDCARD” (or something like that)
7) Navigate to the root of your internal storage (/sdcard), select the skitzandroid-10-1v-root.zip file and press (tap!) the POWER button to confirm selection.
Once complete, use the Volume rocker to select “REBOOT” from the menu and press (tap!!!) the POWER button to confirm selection.
9) YOUR’RE DONE. Press the thanks button on this thread to continue
TESTING:
Check your apps menu to confirm the existence of SuperUser app.

whats wrong with this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079781

Nothing!
I used it on UNLOCKED 10.1v (not from Vodafone) and had no data loss!
Great, Thanks
Frank

I do not understand: 3) Confirm you are now in fastboot mode and do a:
fastboot devices
If all is well, you should see your device serial number.
Where do I enter this data?
I mean - fastboot deviсes

TNTCOSMOS said:
I do not understand: 3) Confirm you are now in fastboot mode and do a:
fastboot devices
If all is well, you should see your device serial number.
Where do I enter this data?
I mean - fastboot deviсes
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once you start your device in fastboot mode and connect it with the computer to make sure your device is recognized by the computer you open command prompt take it to your working dir.. (ie. c:>root) in our case type fastboot devices and hit enter, if your computer recognized your device you will the serial number under it.

im sorry> can you help me?
When i write in the command line "fastboot.exe devices" nothing happens....

TNTCOSMOS said:
im sorry> can you help me?
When i write in the command line "fastboot.exe devices" nothing happens....
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assuming you have installed sdk if not please do so, then staying in sdk go to
(C:\android\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools ) by clicking your mouse in desktop
(not cmd prompt). above eg.. is how i installed sdk on my desktop yours may be different, now in platform-tools you will see two files called fastboot copy them both to to your folder called ..root.. and you are set to go.
bottom line is if you want to start fastboot from any folder in cmd you have to have these two files in the folder.
also if you know that your device is detected by your computer dont worry about step 3. all it does is tell you that your device is connected.

I have all turned out, the problem was the drivers. I copied the driver from pdanet and it worked!

TNTCOSMOS said:
I have all turned out, the problem was the drivers. I copied the driver from pdanet and it worked!
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Glad to hear that you finally got the root.

same problem
TNTCOSMOS said:
im sorry> can you help me?
When i write in the command line "fastboot.exe devices" nothing happens....
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i've tried with pdanet too but it's not working....like the computer can't see the device...any ideea ???
and when i write "fastboot boot ......etc......" it says <waiting for the device>
please help

You need the drivers installed for fastboot, have you installed them? Please have a look at the [Guide] Unlock your bootloader thread. it contains all the details to get fastboot working.

thank you...finally did it
another noob question...how do i enter in cwm for installing another ROM ???

zbuggy said:
thank you...finally did it
another noob question...how do i enter in cwm for installing another ROM ???
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The easiest way if you are rooted is to install rom manager from the market. It has an option to reboot to recovery if you have CWM installed. It also allows you to update to the latest CWM recovery if there is one.

i've tried putting the TB Galaxy 1.0.9: Honeycomb 3.1 + TouchWiz UX and i made a mistake... in cwm i've uploaded the zip file only with the update and not the rom itself.since then the tab won't start...it stop's in the beggining at the "samsung galaxy tab 10.1v"...any ideea...what can i do ?

Download latest rom and instructions from samfirmware.com using odin Get ur tab into fastboot mode with 3 button recovery and start from scratch.
It should work out
Sent from my GT-P7500 using Tapatalk

zbuggy said:
i've tried putting the TB Galaxy 1.0.9: Honeycomb 3.1 + TouchWiz UX and i made a mistake... in cwm i've uploaded the zip file only with the update and not the rom itself.since then the tab won't start...it stop's in the beggining at the "samsung galaxy tab 10.1v"...any ideea...what can i do ?
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Do the following. If you have not yet odin.
Download the full rom.
Follow instructions in how to get into fasboot in sticky thread.
Once in fastboot you can load recovery via it, to do that download the recovery from droidbasement.com/blog, search on pershoot's website for recovery 4.0.4 if i remember correctly then type
fastboot boot recovery.img
where recovery.img is the name of the file you downloaded from droidbasement.com
Recovery will then load give it a minute or so.
Once loaded you can push the downloaded full rom via adb. That is part of the android sdk.
Like this: adb push romfile.zip /data/media/ (this will take a few minutes)
Then in cwm instal rom.
I hope it helps. Btw, remember you need to flash the wipe script of the rom before you install the rom if you are comming from stock.
Send from my GT-P7100

10x everybody it worked!!!!!!!!

Still me, posting in yet another thread. Still can't get the proper drivers. Pda method is not working. Which version of PDanet should I use ? The latest ? This is ****ing irritating...
I'm used to have to struggle to get things work at the beginning, but with my Magic and Hd2 it was a matter of hours...not weeks ! I'm sure it's something stupid but everybody deserted these guides topics...
I'm actually considering posting in the Dev section just to get attention...
Also, pershoot blog's advices are a joke : with no tags, a not working search field, no categories, try to find an info ! Knowing that the word "Recovery" will pop about 3 times per subject, I'm good to spend the week-end searching...

DannyBiker said:
Still me, posting in yet another thread. Still can't get the proper drivers. Pda method is not working. Which version of PDanet should I use ? The latest ? This is ****ing irritating...
I'm used to have to struggle to get things work at the beginning, but with my Magic and Hd2 it was a matter of hours...not weeks ! I'm sure it's something stupid but everybody deserted these guides topics...
I'm actually considering posting in the Dev section just to get attention...
Also, pershoot blog's advices are a joke : with no tags, a not working search field, no categories, try to find an info ! Knowing that the word "Recovery" will pop about 3 times per subject, I'm good to spend the week-end searching...
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Hello,
I have been successful with rooting on win7. With win xp - after a few day struggling - fastboot did not give a go. Hope this helps

I just can't get the "Adb Original" signature from Pdanet. I always get standard Adb. I add the galaxy tab lines in the .inf file but still...
Do you guys edit the inf file with Wordpad or another tool ?

[FIX] Updated by accident? Lost your Root? Downgrading Instructions

I've updated my phone. Lost my root.
Here are the instructions that got me successfully back to STOCK ROM that is still rootable.
EDIT #2: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Instructions:
1. Get the LGNPST Package with the GenericModels and Components Plug-In.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GQ0P3XM7
2. Get the driver for the phone and install it.
http://www.lg.com/us/support/mc-support/drivers/LGAndroidDriver_Ver_1.0_All.exe
3. Get the Stock Rom TOT file and extract it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1120062
4. Get the DLL file specifically for the Revolution
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14850289&postcount=19
5. Extract the "LGNPST Store & Lab"
6. Install the following order:
a. LGNPSTv1.2_Store_Version.msi
b. LGNPST_v1.2_Lab_Version.msi
c. Components >> LGNPST_Components_Ver_5_0_12_0.msi
d. GenericModels >> LGNPST_GenericModels_Ver_5_0_10_0.msi
7. Run "Right_Click_Register_DLL.reg"
8. Make a new folder called "Models" in the program's directory
Default: "C:\LG Electronics\LGNPST\"
9. Grab the "VS910.dll" and put it in the "Models" folder.
10. Right Click "VS910.dll" and click on Install.
Note: DLL WILL NOT INSTALL UNLESS COMPONENTS AND GENERICMODELS PLUG-INS ARE INSTALLED!!!
a. Make sure you install it properly
b. REBOOT!!
11. Run "LGNPST"
12. Plug in your phone, use Internet Connection Mode,and enable USB Debugging.
13. Phone should pop up in the list
14. Select the phone and click on the Open folder button inside the .BIN query underneath the COM## details.
15. Since it wants a .bin file, you can open the .TOT file by typing "*.*" inside the File Name query and hitting Enter
16. Select "VS910ZV4_04.S4_04.P58008.R5.user.tot" and Click OK
17. Then click on Upgrade
18. Wait a few minutes
19. Voila
EDIT: To all users running 64bit versions of Windows, you guys may run into problems since I only tested this method under a 32bit environment of Windows 7. I will attempt to get my hands on a 64bit version of Windows 7 to test some more and make a instructional Youtube video to help out everyone soon.
EDIT #2: Been busy, Haven't got a chance to make a youtube video yet.

Nice post!
Sent from my Cubed VS910 4G.

I didn't need this as I didn't lose my root but just wanted to say thank you for taking the time and posting this. Lot of upset people
Sent from my VS910 4G using XDA App

Nice Post.. now if i get bored one late night I will have to try it!

hilong08 said:
I've updated my phone. Lost my root.
Here are the instructions that got me successfully back to STOCK ROM that is still rootable.
Instructions:
1. Get the LGNPST Package with the GenericModels and Components Plug-In.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GQ0P3XM7
2. Get the driver for the phone and install it.
http://www.lg.com/us/support/mc-support/drivers/LGAndroidDriver_Ver_1.0_All.exe
3. Get the Stock Rom TOT file and extract it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1120062
4. Get the DLL file specifically for the Revolution
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14850289&postcount=19
5. Extract the "LGNPST Store & Lab"
6. Install the following order:
a. LGNPSTv1.2_Store_Version.msi
b. LGNPST_v1.2_Lab_Version.msi
c. Components >> LGNPST_Components_Ver_5_0_12_0.msi
d. GenericModels >> LGNPST_GenericModels_Ver_5_0_10_0.msi
7. Run "Right_Click_Register_DLL.reg"
8. Make a new folder called "Models" in the program's directory
Default: "C:\LG Electronics\LGNPST\"
9. Grab the "VS910.dll" and put it in the "Models" folder.
10. Right Click "VS910.dll" and click on Install.
Note: DLL WILL NOT INSTALL UNLESS COMPONENTS AND GENERICMODELS PLUG-INS ARE INSTALLED!!!
a. Make sure you install it properly
11. Run "LGNPST"
12. Plug in your phone, use Internet Connection Mode,and enable USB Debugging.
13. Phone should pop up in the list
14. Select the phone and click on the Open folder button inside the .BIN query underneath the COM## details.
15. Since it wants a .bin file, you can open the .TOT file by typing "*.*" inside the File Name query and hitting Enter
16. Select "VS910ZV4_04.S4_04.P58008.R5.user.tot" and Click OK
17. Then click on Upgrade
18. Wait a few minutes
19. Voila
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I thought this process caused problems with 4G not working and other various problems mentioned in the firmware thread?????

Not sure but maybe after doing this and obtaining root you can flash over to decrap rom or revolt rom and maybe that would fix the issues? Just a thought
dexter35803 said:
I thought this process caused problems with 4G not working and other various problems mentioned in the firmware thread?????
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Sent from my VS910 4G using XDA App

i dont know much so probably anyone can answer this but will this wipe my phones memory or just act as an update?

squidder said:
Not sure but maybe after doing this and obtaining root you can flash over to decrap rom or revolt rom and maybe that would fix the issues? Just a thought
Sent from my VS910 4G using XDA App
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Somehow i dont think so usually a tot is a full bin file that writes everything including the radio if this tot messes that up or doesnt complete properly u can have problems potentually even a brick

bonnaru said:
i dont know much so probably anyone can answer this but will this wipe my phones memory or just act as an update?
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When I downgraded, the data stayed intact. However, do a backup anyways.

dexter35803 said:
I thought this process caused problems with 4G not working and other various problems mentioned in the firmware thread?????
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I believe the users that have a failed downgrade had a problem with the .TOT file being downloaded properly and they probably had the phone in CDMA mode only when the phone should be in LTE/CDMA mode.
But if anything, they may have unplugged the phone before the program finished because the phone looks like it's done being flashed but the flash program says it's 80-90% complete.
Make sure you DO NOT unplug the phone until the flash program say it's safe to do so.

A note to all. If you have the drivers installed form earlier. UNINSTALL THEM!
Then restart. Install Verizon's drivers when you first plug your phone in while in 'Mass Storage' and THEN install those drivers. I had some problems getting it to work but that fixed it a bunch. Also, if you are getting a 0x800 error while trying to install the DLL, open CMD with Admin privileges and then 'regsvr32.exe "C:\LG Electronics\LGNPST\Models\VS290.dll" and it should install correctly.' I would suggest rebooting after this then running the tool.

hilong08 said:
When I downgraded, the data stayed intact. However, do a backup anyways.
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wiped my sms log and thats it. Thanks much!

my phone isnt showing up in LGNPST...
how can i fix this?

This worked great for me! Thanks for the post!
Sent from my VS910 4G using XDA Premium App

jackpot08 said:
my phone isnt showing up in LGNPST...
how can i fix this?
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You can try to update the drivers.
Reboot.
Turn on LGNPST.
Plug the phone to a DIFFERENT USB port.
Make sure USB Debugging is switched on on the phone.
Wait for the phone to install.
Voila.
I think LGNPST may have a refresh problem but that is what repaired the issue for me.

This Method works and is the same way I recovered my last Revo. Not sure what may have caused the issues for that phone. Using this method on the new replacement has been successful and still no problems with the phone. Did a S1C and rooted successfully and installed CWM using ADB without a hitch. Then came decrap 1.1 Life is great.

Having problems installing "VS910.dll" file. I keep getting an error. Tried Crax0r's suggestion and no dice.

You have to unzip the directory. Once that is done then the option will appear. If you still need help tonight then you might find me on irc. Im sure i can help you there. Message me if you dont figure it out.

Yeah I had download Bitzipper Trial to unzip....but when I right click the vs910.dll file I get this error "The module"C:\LG Electronics\LGNPST\Models\VS910.dll" was loaded but the call to DllRegisterServer failed with error code 0x80020009"
Edit: Sorry, I get the error when I right click and get an option to register....not Install...as the instructions says.

omik47 said:
Yeah I had download Bitzipper Trial to unzip....but when I right click the vs910.dll file I get this error "The module"C:\LG Electronics\LGNPST\Models\VS910.dll" was loaded but the call to DllRegisterServer failed with error code 0x80020009"
Edit: Sorry, I get the error when I right click and get an option to register....not Install...as the instructions says.
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crax0r said:
Also, if you are getting a 0x800 error while trying to install the DLL, open CMD with Admin privileges and then 'regsvr32.exe "C:\LG Electronics\LGNPST\Models\VS290.dll" and it should install correctly.' I would suggest rebooting after this then running the tool.
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I'm using win7 x64bit and the registry key that adds the right click register option wont work for me either. The manual .dll registration worked though after a reboot.

[Guide] Absolute Newbie's Guide to Rooting a Streak 7 that has Stock Honeycomb

Obviously this guide owes a huge bunch of thanks to "TheManii", "Giveen" and other folks who can't be named on this forum. I have tested this on both a Streak 7 WiFi and a Streak 7 4G. In both cases they had the Stock Honeycomb already on them. So if you are coming from some other version of Android you may wish to reconsider
1) Download the Fastboot+ADB.zip file for Clockwork Mod 5.0.2.7 from the XDA Developers thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334487)
2) Download the Clockwork mod 5.0.2.7 file from the XDA Developers thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334487)
3) Go into Settings->Applications and turn on "Run Applications from Unknown Sources"
4) Go to Development Settings and select "USB Debugging"
5) Unpack the Fastboot+ADB file into a directory on your computer where you can find it again
6) Attach the Streak to your PC, and copy the "Drivers.zip" file from the root directory of the Streak (/sdcard) to the same directory where you unpacked the Fastboot file
7) Turn off your Streak after you have copied this file, and disconnect it from the PC
8) Unpack the drivers.zip file and find the "Setup.MSI" file. Execute this file to install the drivers you will need
9) Put your Streak into Fastboot mode - i.e. turn it off, then turn it on by pressing the Power button while holding the Vol DOWN (-) at the same time. This can take up to 20 seconds
10) You will get some red text followed by a white line saying something about Fastboot USB downloading is active
11) Connect the streak to the PC now, and it should install an Android ADB driver. Depending on what you have already setup you may get some drivers installed successfully, and some not. In general if you've been following this guide, you'll be ok
12) Open a command line for the folder where you have fastboot and your recovery image (ClockWorkMod) - in windows navigate to the folder, and hold the shift key while right clicking
13) On the command line type the following:
fastboot -i 0x413C flash recovery recovery.img (where recovery.img is the ClockworkMod or other recovery file)
14) On the command line type the following:
fastboot -i 0x413C reboot
15) Your device should now reboot
16) To get it to reboot into CWM, turn the Streak off, and then turn it on again while holding the Power Button and Volume UP (+) at the same time. This may take up to 30 seconds
From here you would follow the normal CWM options to install just the root files (Superuser7 for one example) or install a custom ROM.

It turns out steps 9 - 15 are also a great way to fix the problem when your Streak comes up and starts asking for a Password when you never setup a password. For some reason installing one of the custom ROMS also installs a version of CWM that is not as recent as the 5 series, which can lead to issues with the signature verification (i.e. when things go "boom", Android sees the partition as encrypted rather than just "locked"). So steps 9 - 15 allow you to put in a later CWM which does a proper wipe, and you're back in business. Have to reinstall apps, but the data is left alone.
Just in case I'm not the only one who has run into this

Ok, I used this guide to modify my Dell Streak 7 wifi. After I was done my screen kept flickering and I put it back to stock thanks to AndroidOVERALL putting together a post on how to complete the restore.
I have searched about the screen flickering but didn't find a resolution. Maybe I missed it, but it seemed that others had the same issue and it was either a hardware problem, the brightness was adjusted, or auto rotate was disabled. I tried adjusting the brightness settings and many other settings but the issue was not resolved until I returned everything to stock.
I have a Dell streak 7 wifi, US version with Honeycomb.
Please point me in the right direction if this issue has been resolved and I missed it. If not any suggestions?

Did you load a custom ROM after following these steps, or did you just reboot aft getting CWM installed. Usually the flickering comes from an issue with the video driver (so can be software if a bad driver, or hardware if it's only marginally in spec).

For any one who gets to the end of the steps and now can boot in go CWM but doesn't know what to do about getting rooted.
Very very Simple.
Download Superuser7.zip
http://www.tablet-cables.com/streak/tools/root/Superuser7.zip
Have your Streak booted normally and USB cable hooked up.
Move to the internal Memory Superuser7.zip
power off device
Power back on using Vol UP & Power Button
Select 2. Software upgrade via update.pkg on SD card and press power
CWM will load.
Select install zip from sd card and power to enter.
select Choose zip from internal sd card and power.
use Vol UP to go backwards to your files and select Superuser7.zip and hit power
move down to YES - Install Superuser7.zip and hit power
thats it. its rooted.
goto ++++++++ Go Back+++++++
and reboot system now
and let it reboot.
Not necessary, but I'd suggest running Superuser and hitting the Knob icon top right (settings) and scrolling down and updating Super User.
Hope this helps someone who may not know where to get Superuser7 and what to do after following the great guide above.

thanks!
nothing sucks worse than a bad download -- happend TWICE! (dayum!)
got rewt?

Help?
I am trying to Flash superuser.zip after installing the clockwork.
But I keep getting the following screen. I do not have exterior sd card installed.
What can I do?

blastedmax said:
I am trying to Flash superuser.zip after installing the clockwork.
But I keep getting the following screen. I do not have exterior sd card installed.
What can I do?
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It's saying that it is looking for an SD Card and not finding it, so that certainly makes sense. However, it sounds like it is looking for "update.pkg" rather than "superuser.zip", so is it possible you accidentally selected the "Update" option in CWM rather than the option to select a file?

He doesnt have clockwork mod installed, you must have CWM installed to flash zips

OK, I have a new Streak 7 t-mobile with HC 3.2. I plug it to the pc running xp sp3, and it needs drivers for MTP and Streak7. I pointed to the Fastboot+ADB folder I extracted for the Streak7 driver and it installed Android ADB Interface. Pointing there for MTP fails to find a driver. I can't get to the internal SD to get the drivers.zip because my computer won't recognize the Streak until the MTP driver is installed. After installing an MTP driver from the net, I can see the internal and external SD. I copied everything to a single folder labelled STREAK in c:\ and unplug the Streak from the pc. I put the Streak into fastboot mode (Volume - & Power), wait about 10 seconds, then plug it into the usb port. The computer see the Fastboot device and needs a driver. I point it to the STREAK folder (former Fastboot+ADB) but it didn't find a driver it liked. I tried to install manually, but there is no Android 1.0 or Android ABD Interface devices in my list. I do see Android USB Devices, but it is empty when I click on it. ANYBODY else get this, and how do I move forward? I followed the guide to the letter, and appreciate all the work & effort you guys put into making these root methods available. The Streak7 is a cool little device, but I think it will be cooler once I root it. I have rooted my Epic 4g and the wife's Evo 4g on this same computer, and I do have the Android SDK installed (even though I don't know how to use it).
OK, so I used all the same files I have here and was able to successfully get Clockwork flashed & gain root. I dunno why the xp machines don't like these files. I tried 3 other xp laptops before getting to my wife's Windows 7 laptop, which worked just as described in the very well-written guides. #MindBottling!

I cannot even find the drivers.zip in step6. WIN7x64 and a brand new tmobile streak 7. where is this thing? I looked through all the folders and subfolders.

Drivers.zip is in the main directory of the Streak. Open up ES File Manager or a similar program and you should see it. To get it to your PC, attach the Streak via USB and let it mount as external storage (default behavior I believe).

In my main directory on on my streak, using ES file explorer, i cant seem to find that file. I see acct, cache, config, d, ....etc folders, i scroll down, i see default.prop, init, init_recovery.rc, ...... var files, but i dont see drivers.zip. help I need to get honeycomb so I can use skype front facing camera, cause I understand froyo 2.2 can only use the back camera w skype.
Since this should be a common file for all SD7 units, can someone please email that file to me so i can get past step 6. [email protected]

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In my main directory on on my streak, using ES file explorer, i cant seem to find that file. I see acct, cache, config, d, ....etc folders, i scroll down, i see default.prop, init, init_recovery.rc, ...... var files, but i dont see drivers.zip. help I need to get honeycomb so I can use skype front facing camera, cause I understand froyo 2.2 can only use the back camera w skype.
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From this I gather your Streak did not ship with Honeycomb. That would explain why you didn't find the file as that is something that I gather Dell added when they changed how they shipped it later on. I am not sure what the redistribution rules are for the file, which is why I haven't posted it myself.
That said, I also can't guarantee this process will work for someone starting with Froyo. I do know there may be an issue with which version of CWM you can use in that case. As such, you may want to check one of the other guides to be sure.

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From this I gather your Streak did not ship with Honeycomb. That would explain why you didn't find the file as that is something that I gather Dell added when they changed how they shipped it later on. I am not sure what the redistribution rules are for the file, which is why I haven't posted it myself.
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Explain please? Shouldn't drivers be present no matter how it's shipped? Mine came with Froyo with drivers, I OTA'd to HC and I still have them.

Ya I bought this from dell directly about 3 weeks ago. From what I have been reading on XDA, mine is definitely different. Its a tmobile streak 7.
Android 2.2.2
Kernel : 2.6.32.9
OEM ver: GLUNB1A133633
Build : 15420
Another thing I noticed is that even trying to load CWmod through fastboot, my computer does not recognize the DS7 in fastboot mode. The drivers in the fastboot+ADB zip file dont work on my computer as fastboot drivers (or maybe I should try another CPU). My cpu is an AMD 64; running win7 pro 64; i need some serious help.

I think I bricked!
Ok I followed the directions from here to root my tablet.
http://www.cesgeekbook.com/2011/12/root-dell-streak-7-with-honeycomb-32.html
All went well! Everything worked and I was rooted! did the Superuser7. Clockwork came up and installed. All went right! So I was pleased. I figured I would later than put on a ROM cause it was late. Well was going to do so and tried to go into clockwork via ROM manager. Didn't work! Kept rebooting! So I figured I would try the pother way "Press Power and +" then click to Install from SD Card to go into Clockwork. That didn't work either! Then Now it won't reboot at all! I can get into fastboot and I can get into the bootloader. But that's it! I tried to do a Factory Reset and nothing! it just stays on the Dell boot screen. Anyway to fix the problem? If so, please give me step by step directions on how to do it.

Use of ROM Manager is generally discouraged due to unknowns about how the package will work with other ROMs. It also isn't clear to me which version of CWM you were using.
If you can get into fastboot, then you should still be able to use ADB, and I would suggest trying to reinstall CWM as indicated in the first message of this thread. That way at least you should be at a known good spot for us to try and help you get a custom ROM installed.

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Use of ROM Manager is generally discouraged due to unknowns about how the package will work with other ROMs. It also isn't clear to me which version of CWM you were using.
If you can get into fastboot, then you should still be able to use ADB, and I would suggest trying to reinstall CWM as indicated in the first message of this thread. That way at least you should be at a known good spot for us to try and help you get a custom ROM installed.
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Didn't know about the Rom Manager issue. I guess it's only good to use on cell phones? Anyway, I am trying again, but the problem is my laptop is now not reading the tablet when in fastboot mode. I have followed all the step again. Including reinstalling the drivers. But since it's not reading the tablet. I can not reinstall CWM. The version I installed was the one from the 1st page. It's a fairly simple thing to do. But just need to get the device to be read by my laptop.
I have contacted Dell and explained to them the problem. They did say that I can return it to get it fixed. but still kind of hoping I can do it from home.

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Anyway, I am trying again, but the problem is my laptop is now not reading the tablet when in fastboot mode. I have followed all the step again. Including reinstalling the drivers.
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Not sure what you mean when you say the laptop is not reading the tablet in fastboot mode. When in fastboot it should NOT show up as attached storage. The best way to tell if it is "really" seeing the Streak 7 is in step 13 - which uses an id rather than a device name so that it should work even if the tablet isn't fully identified. If you try to perform step 13 while in fastboot, what message are you getting?

galaxy tab bricked?? HELP!!!

Please help me!
i wanted to flash a rom so i rooted the P1000 tab
this is wath i did :
Sync with Kies
1. Download the Samsung Kies Software from here and install it to your computer.
2. Open Kies
3. Connect your device to your computer via USB cable.
4. Unplug the Tab.
5. Go to Settings > Applications > Development > and check USB Debugging ON.
6. Plug the Tab back in via USB cable and leave Kies open. It should try to connect to it this time and start installing drivers.
7. Once it installs the drivers, close Kies (regardless of whether it actually connected to the device or not).
III. Root it Using SuperOneClick
1. Download the SuperOneClick App from here.
2. Extract the SuperOneClick .zip file.
3. With the phone still plugged in from Section II, right click the SuperOneClick app and Run As Administrator (if no such option exists, just click Open).
3. When it opens, click on Root and wait 5 minutes for it to finish.
then i did this:
Patch the Bootloader
1. Once you have root access, download the following apk file and save it to your computer.
Bootloader Patch
2. Plug in your tab via USB cable and mount the storage so we can transfer files to it.
3. Copy the apk file over to the root of your storage.
4. On your tab use a file explorer (Astro File Manager from the Market works well) and select the .apk file to begin installing it. Follow the prompts that come up to install it.
5. Once installed, open it and it will check to see if you even need the patch. If it says you do, it will allow you to click the Patch Bootloaders option. Select that and wait for it to finish.
i hit reboot and the screen goes black it does nothing anymore
please tell me that i don't have to send it away

I Can't Say How HAPPY I AM!!!!!!
I look at the dead screen and BAM there is a big battary : it boots

and it won't boot again how do i fix this guys?

Odin or hemindall. Download a ROM and use one of those to flash it. Easier and safer. Hold Vol down and power on tab to put inn dl mode then connect and hit start
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium

thanks ! after long time i came with battary logo again i put it on download mode and flashed Android 2.3.3 Stock Rom p1000xxjq1 p1000xxjq1 p1000xxjpz
now is the question : i dont want the stock rom!
i tried to flash the ICS beta i liked it on my nexus s so i want it on the tab
but it hangs on tab logo
EDIT: The bootloaders ARE signed, but NOT secured