I had my phone stolen the other day, but I got it back (thanks Cerberus). I want to do a complete system wipe (as in deleting current firmware and reinstalling, not just factory reset) as I'm nervous about what they might have done to it, and because it still seems a bit slow, even after a Factory reset, Cache wipe, and dalvik wipe. I have already rooted using method 1.A. from this forum, so I have the "Wipe Data-Cache-System-Preload" option in PhilZ's bootloader (which I'm assuming does what I'm looking for). I would like to use the firmware on the Sammobile website for my country (Chile (ENTEL)), but I have a couple questions I haven't been able to find an answer to.
1. Is what I'm doing safe? Can you use the Sammobile Firmware's after doing a "Wipe Data-Cache-System-Preload"? Will it raise the counter or change the fact that I have a safe kernel currently?
2. Will I lose my current root access and/or PhilZ's bootloader? If so, is this a problem at all? Will I be able to re-root with the same method, or will that mess something up considering that the bootloader had already been modified the first time I rooted?
Sorry for being an overly anxious noob, but I just barely got my phone back, and I don't want to brick it.
the_angel_moroni said:
I had my phone stolen the other day, but I got it back (thanks Cerberus). I want to do a complete system wipe (as in deleting current firmware and reinstalling, not just factory reset) as I'm nervous about what they might have done to it, and because it still seems a bit slow, even after a Factory reset, Cache wipe, and dalvik wipe. I have already rooted using method 1.A. from this forum, so I have the "Wipe Data-Cache-System-Preload" option in PhilZ's bootloader (which I'm assuming does what I'm looking for). I would like to use the firmware on the Sammobile website for my country (Chile (ENTEL)), but I have a couple questions I haven't been able to find an answer to.
1. Is what I'm doing safe? Can you use the Sammobile Firmware's after doing a "Wipe Data-Cache-System-Preload"? Will it raise the counter or change the fact that I have a safe kernel currently?
2. Will I lose my current root access and/or PhilZ's bootloader? If so, is this a problem at all? Will I be able to re-root with the same method, or will that mess something up considering that the bootloader had already been modified the first time I rooted?
Sorry for being an overly anxious noob, but I just barely got my phone back, and I don't want to brick it.
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Yes you can download the firmware from sammobile or even from here (if it exists here):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Yes, what you are doing is safe. the method for flashing stock rom is also in the above link. it will not raise the counter, you will lose root and would be back to stock kernel and there is no problem in that.
Yes you can flash philz kernel again once you are done flashing stock rom.
Edit: flash .zip file for philz kernel after flashing rom again to avoid raising counter.
Ok thanks! Is this process of re-installing the firmware going to actually delete the old firmware first? As opposed to just write over it? Will it have the same effect as the "Wipe Data-Cache-System-Preload" option in PhilZ kernel?
the_angel_moroni said:
Ok thanks! Is this process of re-installing the firmware going to actually delete the old firmware first? As opposed to just write over it? Will it have the same effect as the "Wipe Data-Cache-System-Preload" option in PhilZ kernel?
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it is the process of over writting if you do not clear up the data or system or preload (which you already did and if the rom is non wipe rom). As you have cleaned up data, system, preload and rest it is the process of reinstalling the firmware as there is no ROM to boot to at that point (i.e once you have cleaned up everything).
So in the thread you linked to it gives these instructions:
Installation
1.a Pre installation : (For clean installation, optional)
- Make backup with Titanium Backup or other similiar app.
- First wipe cache and data
And you are saying I should do this instead:
Installation
1.a Pre installation : (For clean installation, optional)
- Make backup with Titanium Backup or other similiar app.
- First "Wipe Data-Cache-System-Preload"
And then continue with the rest of the process?
the_angel_moroni said:
So in the thread you linked to it gives these instructions:
Installation
1.a Pre installation : (For clean installation, optional)
- Make backup with Titanium Backup or other similiar app.
- First wipe cache and data
And you are saying I should do this instead:
Installation
1.a Pre installation : (For clean installation, optional)
- Make backup with Titanium Backup or other similiar app.
- First "Wipe Data-Cache-System-Preload"
And then continue with the rest of the process?
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if you are rooted already and have backed up apps+data (non-system apps) with TBP you can follow any of the method (preferably 2nd) and once you are done flashing, root again using philz kernel and restore apps+data using TBP. Also if you go to philz recovery and then to wipe data/factory reset you will also find option for clean up to install new rom (something like that). Usually this method is often used if you are flashing custom rom but you can still do it even if you are flashing the stock rom (even same) again. Under mount/storage you can also mount USB storage while connected to pc and delete everything from internal sd before flashing too.
treacherous_hawk said:
Also if you go to philz recovery and then to wipe data/factory reset you will also find option for clean up to install new rom (something like that).
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It is called "Wipe Data-Cache-System-Preload." This is exactly the information I wanted, thanks so much again!
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Hello i successfully rooted my galaxy note and overclocked it im running darkynote rom but want to change to a new, But firstly i want to do a fresh install delete everything apart from the kernal and root, Do i simply just go into
Privacy, Factory data reset ?
First of all, you want to do a backup of your existing system and data in case something goes wrong. The way to do this is
1. reboot into CWM Recovery
2. choose Backup and Restore option
3. Backup
and CWMR will backup everything. Restoring is just as easy (if something goes pearshape with your new install).
Usual steps when flashing new Roms are
1. reboot into CWM Recovery
2. wipe cache (2 times)
3. advanced/wipe Davlik cache (2 times)
4. factory reset (2 times)
5. install zip from sd card (this is your new Rom)
However, bear in mind that some Roms have different flashing procedures, so you'd do well to follow closely flashing instructions in their respective threads. Those can be usually found in 2nd or 3rd post.
Hope this helps.
scottdonny08 said:
Hello i successfully rooted my galaxy note and overclocked it im running darkynote rom but want to change to a new, But firstly i want to do a fresh install delete everything apart from the kernal and root, Do i simply just go into
Privacy, Factory data reset ?
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Refer this lucid guide for all your need for flashing a new ROM on your rooted Gnote: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
I hope u are aware with every custom rom flash, you change your binary counters and that this will hamper your warranty claims, in case of needful. Nevertheless, its always useful to be enterprising... so good luck!!
After reading about all the advantages of having a rooted phone, and after throughly reading up on the process, I finally successfully rooted my phone.
I'm currently running KL3 and now I want to upgrade to a newer stock firmware.
After backing up my apps with Titanium Backup, I want to do a full wipe and then install the newer stock rom all the while not losing root.
I did read Dr Ketan's post describing the steps in going from a rooted f/w to a newer stock f/w without losing root. But it seems that the process involved using CWM app and going straight from one f/W to another. It never mentioned about doing a full wipe (if so desired) just prior to flashing using CWM.
I know its not required, but still i want to do it. I like clean installs with no traces of previous code.
I did not see a wipe function on the CWM app. How would you recommend doing this wipe prior to flashing without losing root.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
You do wipes from CWM Recovery. The way to do it is:
- press Volume up + Home + Power and hold
- the phone will reboot into CWMR
- here you move up and down with your volume button
- select 'wipe data/factory reset' (1st wipe)
- select 'wipe cache' (2nd wipe)
- go to 'advanced' and select 'wipe dalvik cache' (3rd wipe)
- go back
- reboot system
Ya i have not mentioned, b'coz it is not must. Many of users want to keep data intact, though I also recommend as well follow to wipe data prior to update ROM.
Chasmodo have already mentioned it, how to perform, And yes Factory reset(wipe data) won't erase root/CWM.
chasmodo said:
You do wipes from CWM Recovery. The way to do it is:
- press Volume up + Home + Power and hold
- the phone will reboot into CWMR
- here you move up and down with your volume button
- select 'wipe data/factory reset' (1st wipe)
- select 'wipe cache' (2nd wipe)
- go to 'advanced' and select 'wipe dalvik cache' (3rd wipe)
- go back
- reboot system
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Thanks for the info...
But won't doing this wipe also wipe out the App CWM, the app needed to install a new stock rom?
dr.ketan said:
Ya i have not mentioned, b'coz it is not must. Many of users want to keep data intact, though I also recommend as well follow to wipe data prior to update ROM.
Chasmodo have already mentioned it, how to perform, And yes Factory reset(wipe data) won't erase root/CWM.
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I'm assuming you mean it won't erase the CWM that you get to doing the up/menu/power button but the the CWM version under Application will get wiped
jeffs99 said:
Thanks for the info...
But won't doing this wipe also wipe out the App CWM, the app needed to install a new stock rom?
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It will delete all your user apps, including the CWM app, but you can always reinstall it (takes all of 1 minute), or flash custom roms directly from recovery (install zip from SD card option).
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jeffs99 said:
I'm assuming you mean it won't erase the CWM that you get to doing the up/menu/power button but the the CWM version under Application will get wiped
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Yep.
chasmodo said:
It will delete all your user apps, including the CWM app, but you can always reinstall it (takes all of 1 minute), or flash custom roms directly from recovery (install zip from SD card option).
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Yep.
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chasmodo i do believe this
Cwm is system application, neither version of cwm (cwr or cwm app) can erase with wipe data or factory reset
It can only erase if you reflash rom without selecting 'keep cf root' in cwm or without 'ever root' in mobile odin or flashing with pc odin.
Factory reset/Wipe off data can't erase anything under system ROM
Even if you have manually put any application under system/app folder, won't b erase.
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Chasmodo, Dr Ketan....
You guys are awesome...
Hopefully 'someday', I'll get to a point where I can help answer other's questions rather than be asking questions...
Thanks!
another quick question on this topic....
if I do perform the following steps:
1. do a full backup using titanium backup
2. do wipe using CWM(i know i don't have to do this step but want to)
3. upgrade to a newer stock rom
at this point is there a way to restore my titanium backup without having to reload the titanium backup app?
the reason i ask is that if i must reload this app in order to do my restore, i'll have manually re-enter wireless and/or my access point names in order to connect back to the internet to re-install titanium backup.
i know its not a lot of work to do this, but i want to do the minimal amount of manual re-entering phone config info.
any ideas?
thanks
No.. Not possible. You should install Titanium Backup up. then only you can restore the other apps. but, if you want to install only Apps, then open Titanium backup file and copy all apk to device then install one by one manually.
jeffs99 said:
another quick question on this topic....
if I do perform the following steps:
at this point is there a way to restore my titanium backup without having to reload the titanium backup app?
i know its not a lot of work to do this, but i want to do the minimal amount of manual re-entering phone config info.
any ideas?
thanks
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For that you need to have Titanium BU APK saved(hint google for the APK it is available). You can just install the application and direct it to back up location and you would have all your data w/o setting up anything manually.
jeffs99 said:
another quick question on this topic....
if I do perform the following steps:
1. do a full backup using titanium backup
2. do wipe using CWM(i know i don't have to do this step but want to)
3. upgrade to a newer stock rom
at this point is there a way to restore my titanium backup without having to reload the titanium backup app?
the reason i ask is that if i must reload this app in order to do my restore, i'll have manually re-enter wireless and/or my access point names in order to connect back to the internet to re-install titanium backup.
i know its not a lot of work to do this, but i want to do the minimal amount of manual re-entering phone config info.
any ideas?
thanks
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You can bypass titanium completely
Do this
Backup with CWM, in CWM just select backup.
Wipe data, you can do it in recovery(vol up + home+power)
select wipe cache, wipe data
Now update ROM with CWM (dont forget to keep CF Root, when asked)
upgrade CWM (according you new ROM)
Now , go to CWM, select 'Restore'
N select only 'Data', uncheck rest of all.
Done, without touching titanium
dr.ketan said:
You can bypass titanium completely
Do this
Backup with CWM, in CWM just select backup.
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Which CWM backup, the app or the recovery mode CWM?
dr.ketan said:
Wipe data, you can do it in recovery(vol up + home+power)
select wipe cache, wipe data
Now update ROM with CWM (dont forget to keep CF Root, when asked
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The updating ROM portion is done in which CWM, the app or the recovery mode CWM?
dr.ketan said:
upgrade CWM (according you new ROM)
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What is the purpose of this step?
dr.ketan said:
Now , go to CWM, select 'Restore'
N select only 'Data', uncheck rest of all.
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Which CWM backup, the app or the recovery mode CWM?
And why are we selecting data only?
Thanks
jeffs99 said:
Which CWM backup, the app or the recovery mode CWM?
The updating ROM portion is done in which CWM, the app or the recovery mode CWM?
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What is the purpose of this step?
Which CWM backup, the app or the recovery mode CWM?
And why are we selecting data only?
Thanks
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1.applicatiin cwm
When you open cwm application you will see backup option
2. Updating rom perform in application only
You have to keep rom file in firmware folder of ext memory card
Then have to select flash stock rom in cwm app
N have to select keep cf root when prompt.
3. Keep cf root option, won't update kernel, b'coz u have to select 'keep cf root' to keep your root intact
4. Backup created as shown u on answer 1, n you have to restore data only b that backup you have created is of old rom, you want just data from old rom to new rom.
dr.ketan said:
1.applicatiin cwm
When you open cwm application you will see backup option
2. Updating rom perform in application only
You have to keep rom file in firmware folder of ext memory card
Then have to select flash stock rom in cwm app
N have to select keep cf root when prompt.
3. Keep cf root option, won't update kernel, b'coz u have to select 'keep cf root' to keep your root intact
4. Backup created as shown u on answer 1, n you have to restore data only b that backup you have created is of old rom, you want just data from old rom to new rom.
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are these same steps if i wanted to install a custom rom or are these steps for stock roms only?
Is there anything Titanium can do that CWM Recovery can not do?
Thanks
Custom ROM installation depends on ROM, you will find installation note on corresponding ROM thread. usually custom ROM installed with flashable zip, tht you have to perform in CW recovery.
Titanium hav control on each n every individual application, CWM is mass restore.
I followed all the steps mentioned and upgraded to a new stock rom, performed the CWM 'data only' backup and everything worke fine...
dr.ketan said:
Custom ROM installation depends on ROM, you will find installation note on corresponding ROM thread. usually custom ROM installed with flashable zip, tht you have to perform in CW recovery.
Titanium hav control on each n every individual application, CWM is mass restore.
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Now,if i was to do a CWM recovery mode backup on a stock rom, then do a wipe and install a custom rom, then at this point could I do a CWM 'data only' restore on this custom rom and it work properly?
Thanks
Yes, you can restore 'data only' in custom ROM
But if you want to switch back completely as it was on Custom ROM(same ROM)
Then just restore full backup.
If you have made any changes in custom ROM(e.g.different custom), or if you have any error/bug in previous custom ROM, then just restore data.
Hi guys,
I believe this question has been asked multiple times, and i myself tried searching for answers from many various source to clarify my doubts, only to get more confused due to conflicting information.
Let's say now i am on a custom ROM. Before flashing the custom ROM, i made a backup of my stock touchwiz rom using cwm. However i want to revert back to the exact same state before flashing the custom ROM. What are the steps i need to do to restore the backup file?
1) Some sources mentioned just booting into cwm recovery, selecting "backup and restore" option, select "restore" and choosing the desired backup file will allow the phone to restore to the state prior to flashing.
2) Some other sources mentioned needing to wipe cache/wipe delvik cache/format system/format cache etc. first before i can restore the backup file.
So which is it?
Thank you!
Personally, I always choose option 2 if going to another rom. If restoring an earlier backup within the same rom i use option 1.
Don't know excact what the right thing to do is, but it never hurt to wipe cache / dalvik cache / system because you have it all backed up anyway. At least if you backup regulary. I back up regulary and delete the backups i don't want.
Cundis said:
Personally, I always choose option 2 if going to another rom. If restoring an earlier backup within the same rom i use option 1.
Don't know excact what the right thing to do is, but it never hurt to wipe cache / dalvik cache / system because you have it all backed up anyway. At least if you backup regulary. I back up regulary and delete the backups i don't want.
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Thanks for the tip!
Is wiping cache/delvik cache sufficient in most cases?
Cos i saw a youtube video, where the guy did not wipe cache/delvik cache. instead, he formatted cache, data and system.
chainer22 said:
Thanks for the tip!
Is wiping cache/delvik cache sufficient in most cases?
Cos i saw a youtube video, where the guy did not wipe cache/delvik cache. instead, he formatted cache, data and system.
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Wipe /
If problems format .
jje
Any other things i should look out for or preventive measures i should take for restoring backup from cwm?
i have been reading of cases where restoration through cwm fails and they have to go through the whole process of re-rooting and flashing before being able to restore it
there is no need for wiping, the recovery does it on its own prior to restoring.
got stuck
i erased everything followed 2nd step now its stuck on logo not starting
rishiud said:
i erased everything followed 2nd step now its stuck on logo not starting
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Factory reset
factory reset
my phone is Zen Ultrafone 701HD there is no shortcut for recovery mode
rishiud said:
my phone is Zen Ultrafone 701HD there is no shortcut for recovery mode
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Well you are in the wrong forum this is SGS3 I9305 .Not your phone ,
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I was surprised that after flashing stock ROM by ODIN, phone was not cleaned from the user data.
I mean: account settings, applications installed by user, etc.
I know that flashing dont erase data from internal/external SD card, but why all data was still exist?
Only Wipe Data / Factory Reset will erase all user data?
Btw, Merry Xmas
darcik said:
I was surprised that after flashing stock ROM by ODIN, phone was not cleaned from the user data.
I mean: account settings, applications installed by user, etc.
I know that flashing dont erase data from internal/external SD card, but why all data was still exist?
Only Wipe Data / Factory Reset will erase all user data?
Btw, Merry Xmas
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Nope, factory reset will not erase all user data. Go into setting/storage and delete from there (not sure cause I didn't have the device now). If you want to erase using odin, tick the repartition box while flashing the firmware. This is the easiest way I think.
Odin flash doesn't wipe user apps and their data, but it may cause bugs if you come from another ROM...
E.g : if u soft bricked on stock JB, just odin flash is necessary.
for other ROMs, it may or may not lag.
I will describe my way.
I tried to install CM 10.2
I did factory reset, next steps follow procedure.
When I did first start, unfortunately keyboard stop working, so my cyjanogen install failed and I decided back to old system using backup.
After restore and start, phone required settings like on first start after factory reset.
Lol, big surprise.
Ok, I entered necessary information but after reset -
again same like after factory reset
I tried from another backup with same result.
Hmm, big mess.
So I flash stock ROM by Odin.
And new surprise - phone with fresh system and all my own settings and applications from last restore.
Two disappointments:
1. Restore from backup does not cause a return to the initial state.
2. Flash ROM by Odin don't make factory state of phone.
I have question, if format partitions: system and data and next restore backup will do real state phone on this backup?
GT-I9070 ==> Tapatalk space
darcik said:
I will describe my way.
I tried to install CM 10.2
I did factory reset, next steps follow procedure.
When I did first start, unfortunately keyboard stop working, so my cyjanogen install failed and I decided back to old system using backup.
After restore and start, phone required settings like on first start after factory reset.
Lol, big surprise.
Ok, I entered necessary information but after reset -
again same like after factory reset
I tried from another backup with same result.
Hmm, big mess.
So I flash stock ROM by Odin.
And new surprise - phone with fresh system and all my own settings and applications from last restore.
Two disappointments:
1. Restore from backup does not cause a return to the initial state.
2. Flash ROM by Odin don't make factory state of phone.
I have question, if format partitions: system and data and next restore backup will do real state phone on this backup?
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1. Almost every restore from backup for me it returned phone on state when backup was made. Only if my backup was bad (did not have enough place on sd for backup or something corrupted it).
2. Flashing stock ROM by Odin do not touch data partition (or folder whatever it is). So if you want to erase that, you need to make factory reset. It is like that on every Samsung Android device - I am not sure for other, never used.
When you come back from any CM10.2, Omni 4.3 and CM11 based ROM - first flash stock with Odin, do factory reset - and after that restore backup (ofcourse first root, install CoCore kernel for CWM before restore - you can't use restore in stock recovery).
Tnx for answers.
This is weird that format system partition not enough to get rid of the CM
But I checked this again and exactly after refresh ROM by Odin - restore my settings and data works fine.
Hmm imo this is mess in whole Android system
darcik said:
Tnx for answers.
This is weird that format system partition not enough to get rid of the CM
But I checked this again and exactly after refresh ROM by Odin - restore my settings and data works fine.
Hmm imo this is mess in whole Android system
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Explanation for that, TeamJanica used preload partition for swap, and it is patitioned in other format than the one stock ROM use. That partition is not used on CM for files, but it has it's use on stock based ROM.
shut_down said:
Explanation for that, TeamJanica used preload partition for swap, and it is patitioned in other format than the one stock ROM use. That partition is not used on CM for files, but it has it's use on stock based ROM.
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Tnx for explanation :good:
Is there somewhere a description of the organization of the file system, partitions in our device?
darcik said:
Tnx for explanation :good:
Is there somewhere a description of the organization of the file system, partitions in our device?
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I think there is in some of the first posts of developer thread. I will try to find it and post if I get it.
Maybe this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30694671&postcount=288
shut_down said:
I think there is in some of the first posts of developer thread. I will try to find it and post if I get it.
Maybe this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30694671&postcount=288
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Tnx, as usual you are very helpfull
How I missed this topic?
darcik said:
Tnx, as usual you are very helpfull
How I missed this topic?
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It is made 25th August 2012. Maybe because of that.
Heeeelp pleeeease
Ive got a problem with frp protection my daughter forgot everything so i restored to factory and used odin 3 v13.3 and correct firmware to flash it but when odin says pass the phone erases itself of the flashed firmware it’s a galaxy s7 edge any help would be grateful im pulling my hair out now .
j7 nxt stock frimware flash failed
i accidentally wiped vendor,syastem and all and now i can only install custom gsi roms.
While flashing stock frimware it stuck at set partition adn cannot install stock frimware please helpe to get this fixed?
gauravsapkotanp said:
j7 nxt stock frimware flash failed
i accidentally wiped vendor,syastem and all and now i can only install custom gsi roms.
While flashing stock frimware it stuck at set partition adn cannot install stock frimware please helpe to get this fixed?
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supposedly you have downloaded the stock FW, flash via Odin with re-partition ticked. if it fails, extract the PIT file from CSC_OMC_OXM_XXX save it in a location and load it at the pit session via Odin the re-flash again with re-partition ticked.
Hello fellow friends
I am actually running 4.4.4 KK Rooted, with DRM Keys, Locked BootLoader and etc, just like this step-by-step guides you, i did follow all the steps.
I been using it for a few months and now, i feel like updating to the Lollipop. What EXACTLY do i have to do? ( I was thinking about, FLASHING a pre-rooted LP rom via recovery, then, after that, turn off the phone and THEN flash a FULL NON-PRE ROOTED rom via Flash Tools and exclude "SYSTEM" while flashing it.)
Am i thinking the correct? IF no, what should i do to keep my device rooted and update it from KK to LP?
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
taciogw said:
What EXACTLY do i have to do? ( I was thinking about, FLASHING a pre-rooted LP rom via recovery, then, after that, turn off the phone and THEN flash a FULL NON-PRE ROOTED rom via Flash Tools and exclude "SYSTEM" while flashing it.)
Am i thinking the correct? IF no, what should i do to keep my device rooted and update it from KK to LP?
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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This is actually not needed
Do Steps 27-32 - And select all four checkboxed listed at "Include" in PRFC tool.
With this you have a FULL FW, rooted and DualRec. - Custom Rec. flashable - No need to flash non rooted stuff afterwards...
Alright, thanks mate, i will give it a try!
fluffi444 said:
This is actually not needed
Do Steps 27-32 - And select all four checkboxed listed at "Include" in PRFC tool.
With this you have a FULL FW, rooted and DualRec. - Custom Rec. flashable - No need to flash non rooted stuff afterwards...
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You mean, all i gotta do then, after creating the pre-rooted full fw, i just gotta flash it via recovery, and Wipe Factory Defaults? Or just dalvik and cache will do? PS I dont mind if i lose data, got all backed up on PC.
taciogw said:
You mean, all i gotta do then, after creating the pre-rooted full fw, i just gotta flash it via recovery, and Wipe Factory Defaults? Or just dalvik and cache will do? PS I dont mind if i lose data, got all backed up on PC.
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Exactly - But Full Wipe needed because KK to LP change...
First time I rooted (only some days ago - new Z3C ) I did al the steps - But I'm learning and reading fast
If you include Kernel, Fota, Modem, LTA you have a Full FW. Flashable directly over KK...
This is what I did the second time I rooted... (Because of my own dumpness I lost root and had to do rooting again)
In the known HowTo rooting thread several users reported this also. Just read there last few pages...
Your question was asked maaany times there
Note: There is a new Version of PRFCreator available -> V1.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
I have rooted 23.1.A.1.28, and want to update to the latest firmware without losing my home screens icon arrangement, how may I achieve that? I am hesitant to update because I may lose user data and the home screen arrangements.
Thanks!
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fluffi444 said:
Exactly - But Full Wipe needed because KK to LP change...
First time I rooted (only some days ago - new Z3C ) I did al the steps - But I'm learning and reading fast
If you include Kernel, Fota, Modem, LTA you have a Full FW. Flashable directly over KK...
This is what I did the second time I rooted... (Because of my own dumpness I lost root and had to do rooting again)
In the known HowTo rooting thread several users reported this also. Just read there last few pages...
Your question was asked maaany times there
Note: There is a new Version of PRFCreator available -> V1.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
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Thanks for your answer, but what do you mean "full wipe" ? If i do factory defaults i will lose root access i think, heard that after flashing the pre-rooted fw.zip via recovery, all i gotta wipe is dalvik, cache and maybe data!
taciogw said:
Thanks for your answer, but what do you mean "full wipe" ? If i do factory defaults i will lose root access i think, heard that after flashing the pre-rooted fw.zip via recovery, all i gotta wipe is dalvik, cache and maybe data!
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Yes - you will loose it but only if you reboot after wipe. Full wipe is system/data/cache/dalvik, - Factory reset is Data/cache/dalvik,
If you stay in TWRP you are save. Actually wiping system is not needed... Those pre-rooted zips (as well as most stock bases custom ROMs available here on XDA (SLiM, Moly82's, etc) with superSU and DualRec (and I think you wanna use one of those) including an complete system.ext4 img which overwites sytem partition anyway....
And yes - after flashing via zip cache/dalvik wiping is OK... Data not needed...
And Data is almost empty anyway after full wipe/factoy reset from the beginning...
Don think to much. Make an TWRP Backup of SYSTEM, DATA, TA, KERNEL and go ahead. Things are easier than they look like....