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Rare firmwares ? Other questions too...

Hi
First of all, I come from the Archos world so Samsung is a bit strange for me.
I live in Morocco and I run an old firmware. It is rooted with zergrush and has got CWM and mobile odin. My GN is now on KK2/KK5/KK2 and it aqked me to do an update : LA1/LA4/LA1. I tried through FOTA but it failed in recovery (well at boot). My first questions are about this firmware : should I do it by kies or will it be the same? Does the update deletes root? (then could anyone tell me where to get the firmware to flash in ODIN) Does the update wipes data partition or resets Android (as in deletes settings accounts apps)?
Then I would like to get the ICS update as soon as it gets out. Does it require the update above? I tried to get info about it on Sammobile.com but I can't manage to find my product code in any of the firmwares (MAT - Rare?) but I see that there is another update for Morocco (product code FWD). Then same questipns as above : can I flash it through Odin directly?
Sorry for my bas English and for the noob questions as I'm not used to the large number of versions firmwares.
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The reason the update fails is probably because you're rooted and have CWM installed.
When you update through Odin you will lose root. The easiest way to update to an official rom is by flashing a pre-rooted firmware with Odin from the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
You can pick any rom you'd like. You can find the LA4 update there but you can also flash LC1 which is a newer version.
After you have succesfully flashed with Odin you have a rooted firmware but no CWM yet. To get CWM you need to download a separate package from the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18978158&postcount=1
Scroll down a bit to section "2. I Want ROOT + CWM" and download the appropriate package. If you chose to flash LA4 then get the package for LA4, if you flashed LC1 then get the package for LC1 etc.
Extract the package you downloaded and execute "already-rooted.bat" and CWM will be flashed.
After that you have an updated and rooted firmware with CWM recovery.

Thanks for your reply. So basically I just need to get back to a stock rooted and then reinstall CWM?
But then I will still have the issue when updating to ICS right?
Ps : I see the LC1 version but it says France. Will I be able to flash it? (then maybe also the ICS after because the France and Moroccan have the same version LPY or sonething)
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[Q] Root questions

Hi all! I got my gnote yesterday. it was ddlb2 which is, obviously not directly rootable. I followed dr.ketan's guide (follow this procedure when no other method of rooting works)(perfect guide, man!!!) and it has now come to XXKJ1 as per the firmware given by Dr. ketan. It is rooted and has CWM. As expected, the keyboard was giving null and CSC was unknown. Do i need to reflash the entire package (ddlb2) to get back the CSC? If so, what option do i have to chose in Mobile Odin so that the root stays now? Or can i just flash the CSC of ddlb2 over this firmware? Obviously the unknown CSC is the reason why the keyboard is giving null. Right? Sorry for all the questions, but i like to be thorough. Tks!!! BTW: the CSC of DDLB2 is ODDLA1.

xyancompgeek said:
Hi all! I got my gnote yesterday. it was ddlb2 which is, obviously not directly rootable. I followed dr.ketan's guide (follow this procedure when no other method of rooting works)(perfect guide, man!!!) and it has now come to XXKJ1 as per the firmware given by Dr. ketan. It is rooted and has CWM. As expected, the keyboard was giving null and CSC was unknown. Do i need to reflash the entire package (ddlb2) to get back the CSC? If so, what option do i have to chose in Mobile Odin so that the root stays now? Or can i just flash the CSC of ddlb2 over this firmware? Obviously the unknown CSC is the reason why the keyboard is giving null. Right? Sorry for all the questions, but i like to be thorough. Tks!!! BTW: the CSC of DDLB2 is ODDLA1.
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Just flash the csc

okay, i have one .tar.md5 file. how do i tell mobile odin to only flash the csc? Are you sure the root wont go?

Extract the tar down 1 level, should find a file named cache, flash that as csc
Afaik it shouldn't affect root.
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[Q] problem with CWM, root and firmware flash

Hi everyone
My Father's I9070 runs on 2.3.6, I want to upgrade to 4.1.2 as is described here:
http://android.sc/update-samsung-ga...ial-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-dxamd1-firmware/
but he insists that it must be possible to go back to current rom. I wanted to install CWM to make nandroid backup without root as is described here:
http://ssdroid.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-to-install-clockworkmod-on-samsung.html
but I encountered a problem, when I try to apply update, CWM.zip fails verification. After that I tried to root so I could install CWM from ROM Manager. I tried these methods:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660419
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1985199
but I cannot locate proper ROM. Phone was bought in Poland from ORANGE network. In "phone info" under "version number" it says GINGERBREAD.XXLK2.
after typing *#1234# it shows :
PDA I9070XXLK2
PHONE: I9070XXLK2
CSC: I9070OXXLI1
will these fit that phone:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9070&pcode=XEO#firmware
you my have to re-choose "POLAND-XEO" in "country" filed to see results.
Questions I have:
1. Does anyone have any idea how to install CWM? Preferably without Root.
2. If Root then how?
3. Should I flash 4.1.2 from
http://android.sc/update-samsung-ga...ial-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-dxamd1-firmware/
or
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9070&pcode=XEO#firmware ?
4. Can I safely assume that 2.3.6 from above will work as backup if I want to come back?
Than you guys for any help
Furi

furifurius said:
Hi everyone
My Father's I9070 runs on 2.3.6, I want to upgrade to 4.1.2 as is described here:
http://android.sc/update-samsung-ga...ial-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-dxamd1-firmware/
but he insists that it must be possible to go back to current rom. I wanted to install CWM to make nandroid backup without root as is described here:
http://ssdroid.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-to-install-clockworkmod-on-samsung.html
but I encountered a problem, when I try to apply update, CWM.zip fails verification. After that I tried to root so I could install CWM from ROM Manager. I tried these methods:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660419
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1985199
but I cannot locate proper ROM. Phone was bought in Poland from ORANGE network. In "phone info" under "version number" it says GINGERBREAD.XXLK2.
after typing *#1234# it shows :
PDA I9070XXLK2
PHONE: I9070XXLK2
CSC: I9070OXXLI1
will these fit that phone:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9070&pcode=XEO#firmware
you my have to re-choose "POLAND-XEO" in "country" filed to see results.
Questions I have:
1. Does anyone have any idea how to install CWM? Preferably without Root.
2. If Root then how?
3. Should I flash 4.1.2 from
http://android.sc/update-samsung-ga...ial-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-dxamd1-firmware/
or
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9070&pcode=XEO#firmware ?
4. Can I safely assume that 2.3.6 from above will work as backup if I want to come back?
Than you guys for any help
Furi
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I got pre-rooted xxld1 (non branded by carrier bloatware XEO) 2.3.6 and I can upload it somewhere if needed.
CWM is on same partition as kernel - you need root to change this.
Easiest way would be to update to XXLQE (4.1.2 XEO non branded)
and then apply root.zip by Shaan for root (can be done in stock recovery)
UKF / temp CWM method to install CoCore with CWM and you are done ;]

LOST :eek: ... i9305 csc and ROMs etc

Hi there I have been battling with a i9305 for a few days now . I stupidly thought I have worked on a i9300 it will be easy to do the same stuff to the i9305 but no .
So basically I am at this point: just flashed 4.1.1 from here: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/175851999/3bf33ec/I9305XXALI5_I9305EVRALI5_EVR.zip.html (the phone was on EE when I bought it in the UK)
Now i flashed back to 4.1.1 so I could unlock it with the service menu trick so I can put other sim cards in to use. I am wondering why do I need to flash an unbranded rom from europe. What problems will I get if I stick with this now? I also cannot get into my CSC - I think its a single not multi csc or something. So I am unsure how or if I need to try to check that as well?
So yer not sure what I need - I want to be able to stick any sim in and update the software from samsung when it comes out thats it! Whats my best option? Thanks
ps forgot to say also counter is on 1 now and kies is saying i can update firmware from LI5 to MF1 (on all three phone pda and csc) - maybe I can do this?

You should have used this then you would be rooted as well :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942150

Raistlin1158 said:
You should have used this then you would be rooted as well :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942150
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Not sure how that would help me...I can just root this rom anyway surely? I am just confused to why people want unbranded roms as I see absolutely no difference so far from the one I had on before (german unbranded rom) to this one (the ee one). I would of put a unbranded uk rom on but there are none. So I am thinking I root this now triangle away then re root it and it will use any sim and upgrade no?

Or if I just use kies to upgrade I am ok no?
Yer its letting me update OTA as well even with counter at 1 !

Siigh kies crashes after it downloads firmware update...

Mumraa said:
Siigh kies crashes after it downloads firmware update...
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So do what I suggested and pick the 4.1.1 rom.
Why use this Root Method? Well the main reasons are:
- You have a complete Odin Flashable ROM Package.
- No Insecure Kernels are used or required.
- You can flash these packages on Non-Rooted devices
- The Binary Flash Counter will NOT increase when flashing these ROM Packages.
- The Red Exclamation Mark will NOT appear at boot up.
- And finally, you only have to flash one file in Odin and you have a complete firmware including Root Permissions.
What Root Package is used in these ROMs?
- Busybox 1.20.2 (Newer ROMs)
- SuperSU 1.51 (Newer ROMs)
Product Code: GT-I9305TADEVR (4.1.1) (EE UK)
PDA: XXALK3
PHONE: XXALK2
CSC: EVRALI5
Then do the trick to unlock the sim

Ah yer quite useful. Well its updaing OTA now seems to be working so I guess ill have to take that route for now. So u can flash the rom straight on - nice.
Just confused to why its allowing me to update and the sim worked from another phone in it - so if its not broke why fix it I guess?
ps sim is already unlocked its the csc I cant get into
Guess it might not be samsung repair worthy though.... :S

Raistlin1158 said:
So do what I suggested and pick the 4.1.1 rom.
Why use this Root Method? Well the main reasons are:
- You have a complete Odin Flashable ROM Package.
- No Insecure Kernels are used or required.
- You can flash these packages on Non-Rooted devices
- The Binary Flash Counter will NOT increase when flashing these ROM Packages.
- The Red Exclamation Mark will NOT appear at boot up.
- And finally, you only have to flash one file in Odin and you have a complete firmware including Root Permissions.
What Root Package is used in these ROMs?
- Busybox 1.20.2 (Newer ROMs)
- SuperSU 1.51 (Newer ROMs)
Product Code: GT-I9305TADEVR (4.1.1) (EE UK)
PDA: XXALK3
PHONE: XXALK2
CSC: EVRALI5
Then do the trick to unlock the sim
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So I am on the updatged 4.1.2 now so I can basically use one of these roms flash it on with odin straight away and if I need to send back to samsung I just do factory reset?

Which one is the best to use - top one?

Mumraa said:
Which one is the best to use - top one?
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That's what I use and I have had no issues...

how to root galaxy s GT-I9000 gingerbread 2.3.3 I9000JXJV6 GINGERBREAD.JPJV6

i tried to root the phone with following specification:
Galaxy S GT-I9000
Model No: GT-I9000
Firmware version: 2.3.3
Baseband verion: I9000JXJV6
Kernal version: 2.6.35.7-I9000JPJV6-CL233266 [email protected] #4
Buildnumber: GINGERBREAD.JPJV6
i used framaroot 1.9.3. result was unsuccessful. it will tell that root was successful but using root checker it says not. then i tried framaroot 1.5.3. i used supersu instead of superuser. this time root checker gives the answer that its successful. but no supersu app installed. i dont know whether this version install supersu app or not. but when i tried to unroot it with 1.5.3 is said success done. but root checker still shows that phone is rooted.
in this case how can i unroot it for safe side.
Then how can i root it using odin.
These are the thing my understanding:
use odin3 v.1.83 Better to install odin3 on windows XP sp2 for samsung galaxy s I9000.
csc firmware: i downloaded GT_I9000_JPJV6_JXJV6_OJPJV6_Sbl.7z
use kernal : Kernel_JPJV6.7z
but which CF-root i have to use for rooting using odin? no idea about this. nobody mentions it.
first i want to know how to unroot which i rooted using framaroot 1.5.3
then i want to know how to root using odin using CF-root?

As far as I remember Framaroot doesn't install SuperSu or any busybox app by defaut - it only provides root access. Usually you have to install a superuser app afterwards. If the root checker app says you're rooted, it's probably right.
Unrooting can be done by flashing any stock rom using Odin over the top. You won't lose your data.
CF-Root kernels are specifically built for different firmwares - therefore if you can't find one specifically for JPJV6 there isn't one. The best thing to do if you do want to root via Odin is to flash a custom kernel or flash a CF-Root supported firmware, such as XXJW4 of XXJVU before flashing CF-Root for whatever build.
Personally I'd go with the latter just to be safe - XXJW4 is a rock-solid firmware anyway.

Im facing another problm now. I tried to unroot using kinga root. After unrooting then i tried to root with kingaroot. It said successful but on reboot it says it says didnt root. Then i tried to root vth framaroot 1.5.3. this time its failed. I cannot root any more.
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jaheshkhan said:
Im facing another problm now. I tried to unroot using kinga root. After unrooting then i tried to root with kingaroot. It said successful but on reboot it says it says didnt root. Then i tried to root vth framaroot 1.5.3. this time its failed. I cannot root any more.
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Flash a stock rom over the top and start again.

which file to flash
Soryuu said:
Flash a stock rom over the top and start again.
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Sorry to ask you this basic question.
From the following link i could find the following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102881
under middle east and africa
Quote:
JPJV6/JXJV6/OJPJV6/Sbl (MultiCSC): Download (152 MB) (Build date: Wed May 25 12:19:39 KST 2011)
(MultiCSC: BTC, EGY, JED, KOR, KSA, MAT, MED, MID, MMC, MWD, PAK, THR, WAN, XSG, XSS)
Stock Kernel: Download(
Quote:
JPJV6/JXJV6/OJPJV6/Sbl (MultiCSC): Download (152 MB) (Build date: Wed May 25 12:19:39 KST 2011)
(MultiCSC: BTC, EGY, JED, KOR, KSA, MAT, MED, MID, MMC, MWD, PAK, THR, WAN, XSG, XSS)
Stock Kernel: Download
So which file i have to use for flashing. stock kernal or 152MB file
Are the above two files official firmware from samsung?
Please help me.
My ultimate aim is to install cyanogenmod or mackay ROM.
I understood that we should not flash latest CM from 2.3.3 to 4.4.4 because it will remove IMEI

The 152MB file is the actual rom, so you'll want to be flashing that through Odin. The stock kernel is something else (and comes with the rom so you don't really need to worry about that). Both files are official firmwares as well.

which CF-ROOT file is best for I9000JXJV6
Soryuu said:
The 152MB file is the actual rom, so you'll want to be flashing that through Odin. The stock kernel is something else (and comes with the rom so you don't really need to worry about that). Both files are official firmwares as well.
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May I know which cf-root file is best for my version of mobile?
i dont know which one i need to try?
I checked but i couldnt find. there are lot of file. but on what base we need to select the CF-ROOT file.

jaheshkhan said:
May I know which cf-root file is best for my version of mobile?
i dont know which one i need to try?
I checked but i couldnt find. there are lot of file. but on what base we need to select the CF-ROOT file.
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If you can't find one for your specific firmware then you may need to flash a supported firmware.

Done !!!!!! Jxjv6
Soryuu said:
If you can't find one for your specific firmware then you may need to flash a supported firmware.
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At last i did it.
let me explain what all I did.
As i told you i installed CWM 2.5.1.2 using rom manager. but it never worked.
so i downloaded CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVP-v3.7-CWM3RFS.zip.
I used odin 1.83 to flash. i also downloaded the clockworkmod 2.5.1.2 officially. they recommend this. but i need to root it so i used CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVP-v3.7-CWM3RFS.zip.
it rooted properly and CWM 3.0.5 was installed.
I did CWM recovery and all wipeout mentioned. then i flashed the CM10.2. damn. this time it failed again i mentioned. it then restarted automatically and restated to CMW 6 version. then it started again the loop. but here what i did was. I started pressing VOL UP + Home + POWER button. this time i got into CWM 6.. Then again I wiped. This time i flashed CM 11 latest without any issue.
So Its possible to flash from gingerbread 2.3.3 to CM 11.

@jaheshkhan Cyanogenmod normally won't erase your IMEI but Slim ROMs would.
Rom Manager app is useless for the i9000 as the recovery on this device can not be flashed separately, it is part of the kernel image
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