Can't put my phone into recovery so can I flash with odin or is the a programme that I can use
Really? Odin is for samsung phones man. What exactly are you trying to do?
metalfan78 said:
Really? Odin is for samsung phones man. What exactly are you trying to do?
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Trying to put a rom on but can't get the bloody phone to go into recovery doing my head in lil
Are you rooted already? If so you can try an app called quick boot, you can choose to boot to recovery from that. I don't have the phone yet so I've only been able to read about rooting it.
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Are you using cwm or twrp for your recovery?
One step after another. Did you already root your phone via htcdev?
toxic_garden said:
One step after another. Did you already root your phone via htcdev?
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Yeah all rooted using cmw
jaythenut said:
Yeah all rooted using cmw
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so it should be no problem to put the phone into recovery mode using any tool like rom toolbox. (can't post links up to now, just search for it @ Play Store)
last menu point "rebooter" -> "reboot into recovery"
Still i'm not clear about the whole odin-stuff. Why would you want to use a Samsung-tool for HTC-Phones?
toxic_garden said:
so it should be no problem to put the phone into recovery mode using any tool like rom toolbox. (can't post links up to now, just search for it @ Play Store)
last menu point "rebooter" -> "reboot into recovery"
Still i'm not clear about the whole odin-stuff. Why would you want to use a Samsung-tool for HTC-Phones?
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Yeah thought odin was for samsung
I've tried everything my phone just won't go into recovery
jaythenut said:
Yeah thought odin was for samsung
I've tried everything my phone just won't go into recovery
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what happens if you try it the mentioned way using rom toolbox? It's a lot easier to help if you describe what goes wrong. Any error messages? How does the phone behave if you try to boot into recovery?
toxic_garden said:
what happens if you try it the mentioned way using rom toolbox? It's a lot easier to help if you describe what goes wrong. Any error messages? How does the phone behave if you try to boot into recovery?
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Ok i put the phone into recovery mode using cmw gose of then opens with the htc logo and all the writing saying this is for development and so on turns of back to boot screen then on I do get a error report to htc and that's it
OMG! No wonder people brick their phones. Odin is a tool for Samsung phones.
Given your actions someone needs to tell you only to flash HTC One ROM's, not Samsung /Sony or even other htc phones types. Better yet, don't mess until you read a Lot more all say goodbye to your new phone.
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drspikes said:
OMG! No wonder people brick their phones. Odin is a tool for Samsung phones.
Given your actions someone needs to tell you only to flash HTC One ROM's, not Samsung /Sony or even other htc phones types. Better yet, don't mess until you read a Lot more all say goodbye to your new phone.
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in addition, i honestly don't see any sense in flashing a custom rom right now. At this moment, there's just nothing in it that will make your phone better in any way. Custom Roms for the One are still in heavy development and they all still rely on the same stock version. So if you got root and want to change anything, use the proper Mods or Titanium Backup and you'll be fine.
Just phoned htc looks like I've got a hardware problem so taking it back and get a new one lol
In htc land Odin is just a Norse god or Wednesday if you will.
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Just phoned htc looks like I've got a hardware problem so taking it back and get a new one lol
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you better hope HTC dont charge you for messing your phone up:good:
If i where you id wait till its worth installing a custom rom and one with a good video tutorial if your not clued up on how to flash a rom otherwise you will end up bricking the mighty ONE!:laugh:
Easiest way:
1. Open a terminal
2. Type "su"
3. Enter
4. Type "reboot recovery"
5. Enter
6. Profit
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Check here too, it sounds like a similar issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2208029
Isnt it because you need administrator access?
Maybe its vs, but Samsung devices had his option.
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hey tell me why i cant flash this recover. in the command said cannot load '/path/to/recovery-clockwork-3.0.0.5-passion.img'
whats wrong with me ? thanks
More details of what you are doing, help us help you.
baseballfanz said:
More details of what you are doing, help us help you.
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yes 1st unlock the bootloader i follow on modacco forum
http://android.modaco.com/topic/299078-how-to-unlock-the-bootloader-on-your-nexus-one/
2nd i wanna flash the custom recovery , i follow on wiki nexus one .
what am i doing wrong ? or step that i take ?
thanks for reply brother
easiest way is to get ROM Manger from market and flash CWM that way.
I would stay away from CWM 3.0 since it's known to cause problems.
baseballfanz said:
easiest way is to get ROM Manger from market and flash CWM that way.
I would stay away from CWM 3.0 since it's known to cause problems.
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yeah ithink like that ,but it needs root ,and im on stock rom 2.3.4 how to root it?
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Oh, all this time I though you were already rooted.
Yeah you can't install custom recovery till you root first.
Read the WIKI on rooting
If you have unlocked your bootloader (I think that is what you said earlier?), then just flash recovery via fastboot like the wiki says...
What part are you struggling with? Are you getting any error messages?
baseballfanz said:
Oh, all this time I though you were already rooted.
Yeah you can't install custom recovery till you root first.
Read the WIKI on rooting
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yes i see .but how to root 2.3.4 ?wiki just 2.3.3 downgrade?
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danger-rat said:
If you have unlocked your bootloader (I think that is what you said earlier?), then just flash recovery via fastboot like the wiki says...
What part are you struggling with? Are you getting any error messages?
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i got problem on command ,it said cant load recovery-clockwork.whats my problem?
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When you boot up your phone, do you see a symbol of a open lock?
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baseballfanz said:
When you boot up your phone, do you see a symbol of a open lock?
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yes i see under symbol X .what should i do?
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I think you are just copying the command verbatim.
When it says /path/to/recovery.img it literally means wherever you have saved that file on your computer. In windows, it could very much look like
Code:
fastboot flash recovery "c:\user\john doe\Downloads\clockworkmod\recovery.img"
Keep in mind, if you are using windows, if the location has any spaces in it, it requires quotes around the whole thing.
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I think you are just copying the command verbatim.
When it says /path/to/recovery.img it literally means wherever you have saved that file on your computer. In windows, it could very much look like
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fastboot flash recovery "c:\user\john doe\Downloads\clockworkmod\recovery.img"
Keep in mind, if you are using windows, if the location has any spaces in it, it requires quotes around the whole thing.
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it workss broo !! thanks youu i love you :* LOL
No problem. Now go enjoy your phone
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No problem. Now go enjoy your phone
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yes thanks you , actually i got a problem with stock rom 2.3.4 i was alwys rebooting , so i try to flash cwm for cm7 thanks .
Hello. Well i have a big problem with my Captivate. All custom roms that i have tried (Cyanogen, MIUI, Cognition, Serendipity, and the ICS rom by teamhacksung) won't bother to install. I always flash back to stock 2.1 via Odin-1-Click, root it via Samsung Galaxy S 1 Click Root, and install the Hardcore Speedmod Kernel for Clockwork mod. I follow all the directions completely and with Cyanogen i always get a boot loop, and with all the others clockwork mod freezes while it is installing the rom. I thought it was taking it's time so i left it overnight to complete. About 8 hours later it was still at the same screen where it said "Installing Update." Can anyone help?
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Hello. Well i have a big problem with my Captivate. All custom roms that i have tried (Cyanogen, MIUI, Cognition, Serendipity, and the ICS rom by teamhacksung) won't bother to install. I always flash back to stock 2.1 via Odin-1-Click, root it via Samsung Galaxy S 1 Click Root, and install the Hardcore Speedmod Kernel for Clockwork mod. I follow all the directions completely and with Cyanogen i always get a boot loop, and with all the others clockwork mod freezes while it is installing the rom. I thought it was taking it's time so i left it overnight to complete. About 8 hours later it was still at the same screen where it said "Installing Update." Can anyone help?
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Does it boot to 2.1 ok? Have you Master Cleared?
Edit.... Why are you installing speedmods kernel? that is probably your problem right there
kangi26 said:
Does it boot to 2.1 ok? Have you Master Cleared?
Edit.... Why are you installing speedmods kernel? that is probably your problem right there
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What do you recommend to install the roms? Odin restores the captivate back to stock perfectly without any problems.
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Here's what I would do:
Odin1Click to stock
Master Clear
When the phone reboots, copy this and the ROM you want to flash to your SD card
Reboot into recovery, and select "install from zip"
Select the update.zip you just downloaded
It will cycle thru once, do it one more time, you'll then boot into CWM
Select to install from zip again, this time select your ROM
and you should be good to go
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sonikkuu said:
What do you recommend to install the roms? Odin restores the captivate back to stock perfectly without any problems.
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Flashing the kernel was getting you in bootloops.
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Which ROM do you want to run? CM7/Miui/ICS are VERY simple, GB is a LITTLE bit more complicated, you have to flash the boot loaders first(and has a bit more risk of bricking too). With GB, just make sure you read very well, and fully understand what you need to do BEFORE you do it
I want to install the ics rom and thank you I will try to do this tomorrow and see if my problem is resolved
sonikkuu said:
I want to install the ics rom and thank you I will try to do this tomorrow and see if my problem is resolved
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Make sure to do a Master Clear first. Save everything you want to keep on a ext SD, and back everything up. Master Clear will return the phone just like you got it from AT&T. It erases EVERYTHING
Also, I remove my SIM and ext SD before I M/C just to be safe
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If you have any issues with the teamhacksung installation, go to the link in my signature to the Q&A thread, and you should be able to get help there.
Make sure you read the ROM thread OP well first.
It's a great ROM!
OK! Got any other tips so that I wont turn this into a 500$ paperweight?
sonikkuu said:
OK! Got any other tips so that I wont turn this into a 500$ paperweight?
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Don't hit it with a brick?
When you are using Odin1Click make sure you don't disconnect your USB, or knock the battery out, make sure your battery is more than 50%(100 is best).
If you look under your battery, is there a tag with numbers like, 10.06, 10.07, 10.08 and so on there? If there is, what is yours?
kangi26 said:
Don't hit it with a brick?
When you are using Odin1Click make sure you don't disconnect your USB, or knock the battery out, make sure your battery is more than 50%(100 is best).
If you look under your battery, is there a tag with numbers like, 10.06, 10.07, 10.08 and so on there? If there is, what is yours?
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There is no such tag on there. What is that for?
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sonikkuu said:
There is no such tag on there. What is that for?
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It just says when the phone was built. Not to worry too much, if you've already Odin'ed back to stock you're probably good to go
kangi26 said:
Here's what I would do:
Odin1Click to stock
Master Clear
When the phone reboots, copy this and the ROM you want to flash to your SD card
Reboot into recovery, and select "install from zip"
Select the update.zip you just downloaded
It will cycle thru once, do it one more time, you'll then boot into CWM
Select to install from zip again, this time select your ROM
and you should be good to go
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it's still stuck on "Installing Update" :/
I have a quick question regarding upgrading to ICS from GB. I'm running KK4. If I were to CWM to ICSSGS or TeamHacksungs ROM, could I just do an Odin oneclick back to KK4 if I don't like them (without problem of bricking)? I know the basics of flashing , just wanna make sure coming back to my stable ROM will be as easy as a 1click. Thanks!
El Niche said:
I have a quick question regarding upgrading to ICS from GB. I'm running KK4. If I were to CWM to ICSSGS or TeamHacksungs ROM, could I just do an Odin oneclick back to KK4 if I don't like them (without problem of bricking)? I know the basics of flashing , just wanna make sure coming back to my stable ROM will be as easy as a 1click. Thanks!
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I don't believe there is an Odin-one-Click for KK4 although i know there is a leaked Odin flashable version of KH3
There is a Heimdall One click to KK4 that I made.
Ohhh where can I find it!?
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KK4 One click
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Perfect, Im gonna doa backup and maybe flash ICSSGS and if I encounter any problems I'll just One click. Gotta try that ICS goodness. Hope its smooth
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KK4 One click
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Umm which one should i download? There is one with and the other without bootloaders!? I'm a noob to this....
I am the noob, IDK why I made two since Heimdall gives you the choice to flash bootloaders. Either is OK, short answer! I would do the Bootloader one just because if you ever need it, then you can flash BL's. If not then just uncheck the "Flash BL's box
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I am the noob, IDK why I made two since Heimdall gives you the choice to flash bootloaders. Either is OK, short answer! I would do the Bootloader one just because if you ever need it, then you can flash BL's. If not then just uncheck the "Flash BL's box
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Ah! Ok thank you!
Hi, I have got my partners phone stuck, it will only go onto the Downloading screen. I cant get on kies or the recovery screen. Can anyone help me just want to get it back to a standard stock rom then update on kies later. A nice easy method would be good - odin thingy
Cheers Stu.
What have you done with it. And what happened to get stuck in download mode. Detail it and it will be easier to solve...
jabrif said:
What have you done with it. And what happened to get stuck in download mode. Detail it and it will be easier to solve...
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It's not relevant how he got it into this situation, he's just looking for a way to bring it back to life.
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stuxda24 said:
Hi, I have got my partners phone stuck, it will only go onto the Downloading screen. I cant get on kies or the recovery screen. Can anyone help me just want to get it back to a standard stock rom then update on kies later. A nice easy method would be good - odin thingy
Cheers Stu.
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I can't give much detail because I'm not on my Pc but take a look at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1796807
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you should download a stock rom and use odin to flash it ... it should fix it (i had this problem several times )
Here you go friend...this should solve your problem
Flashing tutorial for dummies:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494493
Just flash stock Boot loader with ODIN and everything will be OK. Your partners phone is not bricked.
Hi managed to sort usng heimdall
I have the S3 Mini for Verizon (SM-G730V)
I rooted my phone a while back but my phone updated this month and it automatically unrooted. I tried using Kingo to root it because it had worked previously but I got an error saying "NEEDROOT"
I've been searching for a program ever since, but every one I've tried doesn't work. One even hard reset my phone
Does anyone know a root method that works for my phone??
PoisonBullet9 said:
I have the S3 Mini for Verizon (SM-G730V)
I rooted my phone a while back but my phone updated this month and it automatically unrooted. I tried using Kingo to root it because it had worked previously but I got an error saying "NEEDROOT"
I've been searching for a program ever since, but every one I've tried doesn't work. One even hard reset my phone
Does anyone know a root method that works for my phone??
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Try to use vroot
Ahmed.ragab said:
Try to use vroot
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I did, with no luck. I also tried various other programs, like one click, odin, and phone apps like poot. None seem to work with my phone.
PoisonBullet9 said:
I did, with no luck. I also tried various other programs, like one click, odin, and phone apps like poot. None seem to work with my phone.
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why not just flash a custom rom with odin? you could try cyanogenmod though the 11 version maybe has hard battery drain. carbon should be fine though! then you also have kitkat 4,4,2
good luck... click the thanks button if you think this is useful
PoisonBullet9 said:
I did, with no luck. I also tried various other programs, like one click, odin, and phone apps like poot. None seem to work with my phone.
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if you have custom recovery try to flash this file and see if it will work
http://www.mediafire.com/download/r229vw3lt10n45e/Superuser-3.1.3-Recovery.zip
Aronuser said:
why not just flash a custom rom with odin? you could try cyanogenmod though the 11 version maybe has hard battery drain. carbon should be fine though! then you also have kitkat 4,4,2
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Flashing ROMs thought Odin is inconvenient, I'd prefer to just root the phone for ease of use.
I think I found the source of the problem:
When I was using vRoot, it said that I didn't have 'root permission' and gave me a how-to in order to solve that problem. However it was in Chinese so I couldn't figure it out. Is it possible that I just need to find a way to get root permission for my phone? How do I get permission?
Ahmed.ragab said:
if you have custom recovery try to flash this file and see if it will work
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Nope, doesn't have the correct files for Odin (PDA, Phone, CSC...)
PoisonBullet9 said:
Flashing ROMs thought Odin is inconvenient, I'd prefer to just root the phone for ease of use.
I think I found the source of the problem:
When I was using vRoot, it said that I didn't have 'root permission' and gave me a how-to in order to solve that problem. However it was in Chinese so I couldn't figure it out. Is it possible that I just need to find a way to get root permission for my phone? How do I get permission?
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there is an english version of vroot too now check it here http://www.mgyun.com/en/getvroot
if you consider this useful please click thanks button under my post thanks
Aronuser said:
there is an english version of vroot too now check it here
if you consider this useful please click thanks button under my post thanks
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The English version is a little broken, not all of it is in English. I'm talking about the app they have for the phone. I downloaded it and it said it couldn't root my phone (at least that's what I think it said it was all Chinese) and it gave me a list of instructions I couldn't understand. I already tried the English vRoot and it didn't work.
IMHO best way how to root your phone is by flashing custom recovery (TWRP or CWM) via Odin and then by flashing root binaries from recovery.
Gw|n said:
IMHO best way of root is flash custom recovery (TWRP, CWM) and then flash zip file with root via recovery.
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Can you explain how to do that? Or provide a link that does?
I've updated my previous post. Download some custom recovery and flash it as pda, then reboot into it by pressing vol. up + home + power and finally flash zip with root from recovery.
and after you have custom recovery it's also super easy to flash .zip files with recovery only (not odin) so then you can flash custom roms .zip's
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I've updated my previous post. Download some custom recovery and flash it as pda, then reboot into it by pressing vol. up + home + power and finally flash zip with root from recovery.
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Can I get a link for any custom recovery that is compatible with the Verizon S3 mini? (SM-G730V)
PoisonBullet9 said:
I have the S3 Mini for Verizon (SM-G730V)
I rooted my phone a while back but my phone updated this month and it automatically unrooted. I tried using Kingo to root it because it had worked previously but I got an error saying "NEEDROOT"
I've been searching for a program ever since, but every one I've tried doesn't work. One even hard reset my phone
Does anyone know a root method that works for my phone??
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Try using Unified Android Toolkit and simply following the on screen instructions.
I am having the same issue with my wife's phone. Rooted once with Kingo but she accidentally accepted an OTA update and we lost root. Now Kingo just says "Root failed."
Verizon has locked the bootloader on these phones so that it is, AFAIK, not possible at all to flash a custom recovery. I have plenty of experience with CWM and TWRP from my own two previous sammys (Epic 4G and Galaxy S4, both on Sprint). If someone here (with a VZW model) has experience otherwise, I'd love to hear about it and how you got around the lock.
Downloading Unified Android Toolkit now and we'll see how it goes, but it is not looking good.
-Sean
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slwelsh said:
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Downloading Unified Android Toolkit now and we'll see how it goes, but it is not looking good.
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Well, that lead me nowhere. It comes up with a list of S3 Mini model numbers that does not include Verizon's. On top of that, AVG said one of the executables was infected with a virus (a warning which I bypassed in order to test).
Any other suggestions?
-Sean
slwelsh said:
I am having the same issue with my wife's phone. Rooted once with Kingo but she accidentally accepted an OTA update and we lost root. Now Kingo just says "Root failed."
Verizon has locked the bootloader on these phones so that it is, AFAIK, not possible at all to flash a custom recovery. I have plenty of experience with CWM and TWRP from my own two previous sammys (Epic 4G and Galaxy S4, both on Sprint). If someone here (with a VZW model) has experience otherwise, I'd love to hear about it and how you got around the lock.
Downloading Unified Android Toolkit now and we'll see how it goes, but it is not looking good.
-Sean
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Well, that lead me nowhere. It comes up with a list of S3 Mini model numbers that does not include Verizon's. On top of that, AVG said one of the executables was infected with a virus (a warning which I bypassed in order to test).
Any other suggestions?
-Sean
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Tried saferoot?
ImproAptoVictum said:
Tried saferoot?
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Trying now, but it doesn't look good. It's been stuck on "Testing adb usability" for ten minutes or so.
So I am now noticing that any time I plug this phone in, during the "Found new hardware" for the ADB interface it is telling me that my new hardware "might not work." This does not happen when I plug in my S4. I'm wondering if VZW has done something to block ADB access...
I've backed the phone up with Kies and now I am thinking about a factory reset before trying again. I just don't want to make things any worse, knowing I can't simply Odin the stock image on this phone.
Any other recommendations?
-Sean
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slwelsh said:
Trying now, but it doesn't look good. It's been stuck on "Testing adb usability" for ten minutes or so.
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Update: on retry, I got past this spot, but ultimately the root failed and it told me the model was not supported.
Kingo gets further than anything else I've tried, but eventually fails with the error "NeedRoot." Ironically.
I'm going to try a factory reset. I am wondering if the fact that SuperSu is still in ROM is what's tripping Kingo up. I can force stop it and "turn it off" but, of course, without root I can't actually remove it from the ROM.
-Sean
slwelsh said:
Trying now, but it doesn't look good. It's been stuck on "Testing adb usability" for ten minutes or so.
So I am now noticing that any time I plug this phone in, during the "Found new hardware" for the ADB interface it is telling me that my new hardware "might not work." This does not happen when I plug in my S4. I'm wondering if VZW has done something to block ADB access...
I've backed the phone up with Kies and now I am thinking about a factory reset before trying again. I just don't want to make things any worse, knowing I can't simply Odin the stock image on this phone.
Any other recommendations?
-Sean
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Update: on retry, I got past this spot, but ultimately the root failed and it told me the model was not supported.
Kingo gets further than anything else I've tried, but eventually fails with the error "NeedRoot." Ironically.
I'm going to try a factory reset. I am wondering if the fact that SuperSu is still in ROM is what's tripping Kingo up. I can force stop it and "turn it off" but, of course, without root I can't actually remove it from the ROM.
-Sean
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That sounds plausible, factory reset might help avoid the issue, but if SuperSu is installed as system app (normally the case), it might in some cases still be there after a factory reset.
I'm having the same issues. I have tried with three different cables, using three different programs. Do you think it's because I don't have three original cable I only have moto ones? I can reset using kries so it's not like the computer doesn't see it
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I Got a tmobile note 4 from craiglist, Now the phone is asking me for Samsung Account Activation? is there any way i can bypass this? please, any help will be so much appreciate it.
thanks
When do you see this? Are you able to wipe it in recovery?
I would contact the person that sold it to you, they basically locked it where if it resets, you need their samsung information to unlock the device. Don't think reformatting will do anything, but you can try to reformat via Kies
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I did a factory wipe recovery with the buttons pressing combination, however it still ask for the samsung account, and I can't contact the selle.
Thanks
If you can't contact the seller & they sold you a locked phone, maybe try filling a police report. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that considered fraud?
If it's just the reactivation lock though, there's a way around that.
Mikeort said:
I did a factory wipe recovery with the buttons pressing combination, however it still ask for the samsung account, and I can't contact the selle.
Thanks
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Have you rooted the device. You should be able to wipe the Internal storage. I'd try flashing a CM based ROM.
The device should be usable still. The use probably had reactivation lock turned on that's why the Samsung account has it locked down. Also the phone itself may be stolen. You may want to check the imei if you can view it to see if it had been blacklisted.
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what about trying to ODIN the unit?
masri1987 said:
what about trying to ODIN the unit?
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i have no idea how to root the phone whatsoever!
Mikeort said:
i have no idea how to root the phone whatsoever!
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my dude, relax, i'm not sure this would work but i see no reason why not since it completely reflashes the phone's firmware
I'm mobile at the moment and maybe someone else can link you
But you need Odin and the full tar files of the latest firmware (Cog2?) and a windows machine.
Once you have those we can walk you through the process.
masri1987 said:
my dude, relax, i'm not sure this would work but i see no reason why not since it completely reflashes the phone's firmware
I'm mobile at the moment and maybe someone else can link you
But you need Odin and the full tar files of the latest firmware (Cog2?) and a windows machine.
Once you have those we can walk you through the process.
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oh ok, thanks for the reply... where can i get those links (download the software) so i can start,
once again thanks
Mikeort said:
oh ok, thanks for the reply... where can i get those links (download the software) so i can start,
once again thanks
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here's the latest firmware files
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/52477/N910TUVU1COG2_N910TTMB1COG2_TMB/
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and here's Odin 3.07
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738841
When you have these two downloaded, quote me and i'll walk you through from there. don't do anything else when downloaded until i instruct you
masri1987 said:
here's the latest firmware files
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/52477/N910TUVU1COG2_N910TTMB1COG2_TMB/
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and here's Odin 3.07
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738841
When you have these two downloaded, quote me and i'll walk you through from there. don't do anything else when downloaded until i instruct you
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got them
put your phone in download mode (turn it on with vol down plus home plus power) then plug it into your computer open odin, click on PDA, find the COG2 firmware file you downloaded, let it load (it takes up to 5 minutes) then hit start. enjoy
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put your phone in download mode (turn it on with vol down plus home plus power) then plug it into your computer open odin, click on PDA, find the COG2 firmware file you downloaded, let it load (it takes up to 5 minutes) then hit start. enjoy
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thats all? wow
some questions:
will the phone be lock to the carrier still? and more importantly if i update the phone via software update (settings app) it will return to the stock android version and the samsung lock will still remains?
thank you so much for your help
Mikeort said:
thats all? wow
some questions:
will the phone be lock to the carrier still? and more importantly if i update the phone via software update (settings app) it will return to the stock android version and the samsung lock will still remains?
thank you so much for your help
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The phone will be like new. It will completely reset the software. It will still be carrier locked to Tmobile.
If you want to root go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2903733
EASY STEPS >>> N910T -> COD6/COG2 -> ODIN -> CF-ROOT -> TWRP RECOVERY -> FIX -> Done!
You can carrier unlock it using cellunlocker.com if you want to use it on a different service.
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Mikeort said:
thats all? wow
some questions:
will the phone be lock to the carrier still? and more importantly if i update the phone via software update (settings app) it will return to the stock android version and the samsung lock will still remains?
thank you so much for your help
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No problem man, this is what we are here for to help one another.
What's the result
masri1987 said:
No problem man, this is what we are here for to help one another.
What's the result
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all working like a charm
thanks
Mikeort said:
all working like a charm
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Glad you got it worked out. Welcome to the world of root & modding :highfive:
1st mistake, using craigslist.
ahq1216 said:
1st mistake, using craigslist.
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I purchase devices in craigslist without issues. I always very imei numbers before final purchase and never ever EVER buy phones that are not with the carrier I'm on.