CWM Assistance SGH-T849 - Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So i got my hands on an old Samsung Galaxy Tab Tmobile SGH-T849 and I am having issues finding out how to flash CWM onto it and the one reference to do this on xda has broken links so is there anywhere else that has what I need the Android OS is Froyo.

You can use the Overcome method. The link is in my signature.
Basically:
- because you are on Froyo, you need to check if you have a locked bootloader (GB has no such issue).
- you need to first root your tab, (I used z4root), then install the bootloader checker to check if you are affected.
If you do have locked bootloader, then patch it.
(All of these are also in the Overcome PDF guide)
- Once you know you do not have a locked bootloader, download GB-stock-safe-v5, and Overcome Kernel v4 tar file.
The GB-stock-safe-v5 have Odin and windows driver and everything you need.
Use it according to the guide, to flash a baseline GB stock rom.
The continue with the guide to flash overcome kernel 4.0
At that point, you have CWM as it is part of the overcome kernel. (You don't have to continue with the guide on flashing overcome ROM. It is not needed at all).
So go ahead. Don't rush. Root and check bootloader, then read the guide many times.

priyana said:
You can use the Overcome method. The link is in my signature.
Basically:
- because you are on Froyo, you need to check if you have a locked bootloader (GB has no such issue).
- you need to first root your tab, (I used z4root), then install the bootloader checker to check if you are affected.
If you do have locked bootloader, then patch it.
(All of these are also in the Overcome PDF guide)
- Once you know you do not have a locked bootloader, download GB-stock-safe-v5, and Overcome Kernel v4 tar file.
The GB-stock-safe-v5 have Odin and windows driver and everything you need.
Use it according to the guide, to flash a baseline GB stock rom.
The continue with the guide to flash overcome kernel 4.0
At that point, you have CWM as it is part of the overcome kernel. (You don't have to continue with the guide on flashing overcome ROM. It is not needed at all).
So go ahead. Don't rush. Root and check bootloader, then read the guide many times.
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Thank you very much I will look into it.

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[Q] I need root kernel for KK5

Hello,
I have rooted my SGN using method 1 in the below thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
I wonder if I can use the Root Kernel for KK1,2,3,4 to have CWM, or there is another root kernel for KK5.
Thanks
Theoritically it shud work as per statment from CF root developer
It was basically made for KK1, and user of KK2-3-4 have tried it and worked successfully.
Now one have to test on KK5, if it won't work, then you can request it to CF to develop it. If it dont works then you can just go back to original kernel. So try it out yourself n report.
dr.ketan said:
Theoritically it shud work as per statment from CF root developer
It was basically made for KK1, and user of KK2-3-4 have tried it and worked successfully.
Now one have to test on KK5, if it won't work, then you can request it to CF to develop it. If it dont works then you can just go back to original kernel. So try it out yourself n report.
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The Problem is that I dont know how to go back to original Kernel, how to back up original Kernel, or where to download it. NOOB here.
anasmaleh said:
The Problem is that I dont know how to go back to original Kernel, how to back up original Kernel, or where to download it. NOOB here.
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Easiest way to go back is :
Write down exact firmware you have at present (setting-about phone - baseband version + kernel version)
Now go here
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=-1
Type N7000 in search field
It will show all available firmware, find your stock, Download it.
Use this guide to get Odin + Installation guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389693
(above link is for odin + installation guide, you have to use tar file(PDA), which you have downloaded, as earlier i shown you.
. You will get your stock ROM back.
But i dont think you may need this hopefully
dr.ketan said:
Easiest way to go back is :
Write down exact firmware you have at present (setting-about phone - baseband version + kernel version)
Now go here
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=-1
Type N7000 in search field
It will show all available firmware, find your stock, Download it.
Use this guide to get Odin + Installation guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389693
(above link is for odin + installation guide, you have to use tar file(PDA), which you have downloaded, as earlier i shown you.
. You will get your stock ROM back.
But i dont think you may need this hopefully
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Thank You very much, I had the courage to try KK1 root Kernel & it worked, I'm backing up my device with CWM now
Then Yes, KK1 will work also for KK5
is CF Roof via odin is available? or still need samsung kies?

How to root the note from step one?

Hi guys. I'm quite a new note user. Lose everything that this phone has to offer. But I just want to take it a notch up. I want to try custom roms and everything. But I need help with rooting my phone first. Anyone kind enough to help me step by step?
Thanks in an advance.
Power to the note!
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA App
I was new to the note a week ago and followed THIS guide. Scroll down to where it says "2. I Want ROOT + CWM" and follow it from there. That is assuming you want cwm (clockworkmod recovery) which i use to flash the roms.
Its simple enough to follow and now im happily running on rocket rom v19
Ok, u've got then several Methods:
1st and best: Forum Search!
2: Another Kernel comes with root and ClockWorkMod, CF-ROOT by chainfire
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331784
3: Easy Rooting Toolkit (only root no other modifications on ur system) by DooMLoRD:
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
All this are good guides, just try.
If you want Root and a Custom rom, u've got:
4: Flash a ROM with pre-root:
Maybe one of this:
1: CheckROM Revo NoteHD
2: SheepROM
3: RocketROM (my preferred one )
4: ROMOW
5: Stock ROOT ROM (Such as XXLA4)
Just have a look at them.
I hope i helped you, whed i've done so, pls click Thanks-Button
And sorry for my english...
Schnizel.
I am new to the Note too. After reading some threads I think the best way to start is rooting and flashing the CF-Root kernel by chainfire http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331784 using method 1.2 if possible with your firmware version.
Don't forget to
- note your firmware version before doing anything
- make a CWM-backup after flashing CF-Root kernel (and copy it to PC)
- make a backup of your /efs folder (this is where your IMEI and other important stuff are stored, read this to learn how)
in case something goes wrong and you want to restore.
Don't flash custom roms using PC Odin, flash them using CWM or Mobile Odin because flashing custom roms with PC Odin will make the bootscreen show a yellow triangle and change the binary counter in download mode, both will shout "hey I messed with my phone" at the customer service in case you got an warranty issue.

Tab GT-P1000 Which version of Clockworkmod do I install?

Hi
I have a non branded GT-P1000 Tab. Trying to follow instructions at http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-tab-gt-p1000-android-4-0-4-ics-aokp-rom-97483/ to install AKOP.40 ROM
Need Clockworkmod installed.
Installed Rom Manager then attempted to install Clockworkmod - It asks me to choose my phone type. Closest options are: Galaxy Tab - ATT, Samsung Galaxy Tab - T-Mobile, Samsung galaxy tab - VZW.
What do I install, or is there another version of Clockworkmod for non Branded TAB somewhere?
Thanks ColinK
From Manager is not compatible with P1000
You may brick your device if you force install cwm recovery of different device.
The only method is to flash via Odin, a kernel that contains cwm recovery.
overcome kernel is one of them.
In fact it was recommended in all ICS rom install guide you find here.
Start here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27500461
See my reply there.
Forget about reference to AOKP build 38, that was back then.
Download the latest.
Instruction remains the same.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using xda app-developers app
priyana said:
From Manager is not compatible with P1000
You may brick your device if you force install cwm recovery of different device.
The only method is to flash via Odin, a kernel that contains cwm recovery.
overcome kernel is one of them.
In fact it was recommended in all ICS rom install guide you find here.
Start here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27500461
See my reply there.
Forget about reference to AOKP build 38, that was back then.
Download the latest.
Instruction remains the same.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using xda app-developers app
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Hi
Thanks for your prompt reply. The instructions for flashing overcome seems to have multiple steps and "IF's", with multiple opportunities to go wrong.
The android authority guide seems straightforward, and I have gone through some of it - except the guide makes no mention of how to get CWM.
Is there a simple way to get the right version of CWM installed, or something else that will do the same steps / functions.
If not, were exactly does the install part start and do I also have to install Odin?
Sorry for so many questions / uncertainty.
ColinK
As I said before.
No, there is only ONE way to get CWM recovery for P1000.
That is to flash a kernel that has CWM Recovery.
Either cf-root kernel or Overcome Kernel or Redpill kernel.
It is dead simple.
Download the tar file
Connect to Odin.
Flash.
Now, lets start by telling us what you have. P1000 running Froyo?
Rooted?
BTW, if you follow the complete Overcome guide, 99.999% you won't go wrong, if you follow every steps.
So read it 10 times if not sure.
The GB-Stock-Safe package mentioned in Overcome and available on their site, it contains the correct version of Odin (1.7) and the USB driver for Samsung.
32 bit and 64 bit driver for Windows.
Absolutely nothing else extra is needed. All there.
colink said:
Hi
Is there a simple way to get the right version of CWM installed, or something else that will do the same steps / functions.
ColinK
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priyana said:
As I said before.
No, there is only ONE way to get CWM recovery for P1000.
That is to flash a kernel that has CWM Recovery.
Either cf-root kernel or Overcome Kernel or Redpill kernel.
It is dead simple.
Download the tar filehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/editpost.php?do=editpost&p=29235809
Connect to Odin.
Flash.
Now, lets start by telling us what you have. P1000 running Froyo?
Rooted?
BTW, if you follow the complete Overcome guide, 99.999% you won't go wrong, if you follow every steps.
So read it 10 times if not sure.
The GB-Stock-Safe package mentioned in Overcome and available on their site, it contains the correct version of Odin (1.7) and the USB driver for Samsung.
32 bit and 64 bit driver for Windows.
Absolutely nothing else extra is needed. All there.
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Actually you can flash a CWM.zip update without installing a kernel after you root your device.
But again, installing kernel with CWM included just like Priyana said would be a lot easier and simpler.
priyana said:
As I said before.
No, there is only ONE way to get CWM recovery for P1000.
That is to flash a kernel that has CWM Recovery.
Either cf-root kernel or Overcome Kernel or Redpill kernel.
It is dead simple.
Download the tar file
Connect to Odin.
Flash.
Now, lets start by telling us what you have. P1000 running Froyo?
Rooted?
BTW, if you follow the complete Overcome guide, 99.999% you won't go wrong, if you follow every steps.
So read it 10 times if not sure.
The GB-Stock-Safe package mentioned in Overcome and available on their site, it contains the correct version of Odin (1.7) and the USB driver for Samsung.
32 bit and 64 bit driver for Windows.
Absolutely nothing else extra is needed. All there.
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Hi Thanks for your continued help.
GT-P1000, 2.2, Baseband P1000xxjma, Kernel 2.6.32.0 [email protected]#1
The tab is completely standard, never touched until a few days ago. Followed the instrictions at Android Authority to Root using z4Root
How do I know if it is rooted? (Ie was z4 root successful).
Did Wipe Data/Factory Reset, and Wipe Cache Partition - then realised I did not have ClockworkMod recovery installed.
That is where I am now.
I hope you do not mind me asking clarifications for your instruictions. Your guide said 'jump to .. flash overconme" - where does that part start.
The quide mentions downloading a gb stock safev5.zip , an Oversome Kernel.tar and 7 series wipe.zip
Note the gb stock.zip mentions Gingerbread Based - I have Fryo (what are the implications)
But your last reply just mentions downloading the tar file and using odin
Can you see that for someone who is not familiar with all this Android jargon this is all very confusing.
I am quite competent in following instructions, but most instructions assume certain conditions (without telling me if my Tab meets those conditions), and assumes I know what eg "odin sees it" means, where is odi, where do I install it, how do I use it.
What I really want is a straightforward guide that will tell me how to install AOKP ROM Build 40 onto MY Tab, without 'go here' and 'go there' and only do this IF ...
Thanks for your help.
ColinK
Hi ColinK,
Unfortunately there is no straight way to install AOKP.
I am afraid you have to follow the guide to the letter, sort of.
This is why.
Some froyo from for our tab has locked bootloader.
So if you are on froyo there is a small chance you had a locked one.
You need to root your tab then run an app to check and to patch.
(I forgot by now whether you need root to check... to patch definitely yes)
Now, that is why Overcome guide said if froyo you need to root.
It is not strickly necessary.
Now, let's assume you don't have locked bootloader.
You only need to use Odin and flash GB stock safe v5 (which is actually Gingerbread Samsung version JQ1 Italian rom)
So, you need Odin.
Unpack the gb stock safe and you find Odin and USB driver.
Install USB driver first, then plug in your tab and your PC will detect the new device.
Unplug your device.
Install Odin.
Launch Odin, put your device to download mode and plug your device in to PC.
I am not a big user of Odin. I use heimdall in Linux which is simple and just work, so my memory is sketchy.
Odin will detect your device. There will be messages on screen.
Line up the files according to the guide and flash.
If no error your tab rebooted and you have GB ROM.
that of course isn't the end because you need cwm.
So continue with the guide.
It asks you to use Odin to flash overcome kernel tar.
Do it and you will end up having cwm recovery.
That is the end of guide.
You don't need to flash overcome rom.
Just follow my other thread reply to get AOKP.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using xda app-developers app
Addition info: The easiest way to check if you are rooted or not:
Download and install 'root check' or 'got root?' from google play store.
If the rooting failed, you can try the doomslords rooting script. It was my favorite root script up to GB2.3.3
Once you succesfully rooted, continue download the bootloader patch for froyo.
I have been on AOKP for so long, all this rooting, bootloader and all are a blur now.
priyana said:
I have been on AOKP for so long, all this rooting, bootloader and all are a blur now.
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I can feel you. I can't even 100% remember if gb-stock-safe is pre-rooted or overvcome kernel gives root access for it.
colink said:
Hi Thanks for your continued help.
GT-P1000, 2.2, Baseband P1000xxjma, Kernel 2.6.32.0 [email protected]#1
The tab is completely standard, never touched until a few days ago. Followed the instrictions at Android Authority to Root using z4Root
How do I know if it is rooted? (Ie was z4 root successful).
Did Wipe Data/Factory Reset, and Wipe Cache Partition - then realised I did not have ClockworkMod recovery installed.
That is where I am now.
I hope you do not mind me asking clarifications for your instruictions. Your guide said 'jump to .. flash overconme" - where does that part start.
The quide mentions downloading a gb stock safev5.zip , an Oversome Kernel.tar and 7 series wipe.zip
Note the gb stock.zip mentions Gingerbread Based - I have Fryo (what are the implications)
But your last reply just mentions downloading the tar file and using odin
Can you see that for someone who is not familiar with all this Android jargon this is all very confusing.
I am quite competent in following instructions, but most instructions assume certain conditions (without telling me if my Tab meets those conditions), and assumes I know what eg "odin sees it" means, where is odi, where do I install it, how do I use it.
What I really want is a straightforward guide that will tell me how to install AOKP ROM Build 40 onto MY Tab, without 'go here' and 'go there' and only do this IF ...
Thanks for your help.
ColinK
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Well Colink, I must say.....priyana's guides are one of the best ones for installing roms ...it's just perfect...I flashed my tab with aokp without even getting a single error....read the overcome guide perfectly ...I know it's a bit confusing but read it ten times and u will be just fine
Sent from my GT-P1000 using xda app-developers app
Overcome links are all down.
Overcome links are all down. Any alternatives? (Rooted gt-p1000 2.3.3 Gingerbread DXJPI
Come on,
a little search in overcome thread and should spot it.
Here is the spoiler
http://tabfirmware.com/2012/01/romk...e-7-series-v4-1-0-♫-overcome-kernel-v4-0-0-♫/
I too am trying to get the Tab up to ICS via the overcome procedure, links are down on overcome and not all the links on the tabfirmware are working, specifically the Overcome_Kernel_v4.0.0.zip doesn't work, with a nice <This file does not exist, the access to the following file is limited or it has been removed due to infringement of copyright.> message.
There's also the link to the full overcome site as a screen capture or something in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20974872, but it's now giving a 404, so my confidence level for doing this is now low ;-(
Any help appreciated. pls, pls, pretty pls.
Don't want a bricked Tab would make me sad
Here is the kernel (tar format for Odin, zip isn't the one you want I guess)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27801159&postcount=8
and guide here
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7k...EyNS00Yzg5LWE0MTktYmYyMjA1MThmYzQz/edit?pli=1
I recommend first upgrading to 2.3.3, then flashing chainfire's modded cwm via odin:
http://www.4shared.com/zip/vsN8JA6x/CF-Root-TAB7_XX_OXA_JQ1-v33-CW.html
and then flashing overcome via cwm:
http://www.ravishare.com/1fragzl971e6/Overcome_7_Series_v4.1.0_NoWipe.zip.html
then you can flash any aokp or cyanogenmod mtd build.
Upgraded to ICS and thanks
Ok so thanks to all who helped out with links to roms and guides.
I now have a lovely Galaxy Tab with ICS from AOKP.
And for anyone who would like to try but hasn't yet it really is surprisingly easy, just take your time and make sure to do it right, you won't regret the upgrade to ICS
I stood on the shoulders of giants to do this :good:.
So you use the method I posted or what Gogol posted?
Sent from my GT-P1000 using xda app-developers app
ha ha
guyz i need help in installing cwm in my rooted galaxy tab p1000 running 2.2 froyo

Stock Gingerbread (OTA Upgraded). How to CWM?

I'm not a Captivate User. My friend uses it & want my help to flash it. I've flash roms before. So I've some preliminary knowledge. He's in 2.3.6 (upgraded from OTA).
Now I need a link how to flash ClockWorkMod on Captivate 2.3.6 the easy way.. Any guide?
Once I install CWM I'll be able to install the ROM (I guess). Any guide how to install CWM on gingerbread? (The phone is not rooted)
HELP appreciated!
saiftheboss7 said:
I'm not a Captivate User. My friend uses it & want my help to flash it. I've flash roms before. So I've some preliminary knowledge. He's in 2.3.6 (upgraded from OTA).
Now I need a link how to flash ClockWorkMod on Captivate 2.3.6 the easy way.. Any guide?
Once I install CWM I'll be able to install the ROM (I guess). Any guide how to install CWM on gingerbread? (The phone is not rooted)
HELP appreciated!
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Lots of information already on here and a little searching goes a long ways. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266 This will give you step by step instructions on how to get where you're wanting to go.
Mods can lock the thread. I've successfully installed Slim Bean on the captivate.

[Q] Froyo to jellybean

just wanted to check a few things before installing jelly bean on galaxy s (still on stock froyo) on my friends phone
1. Is is safe to directly flash cm10.1 straight from froyo?? or is it necessary to flash ics /gb
2. do the instructions on cyanogenmod work for installing (it says no need to root)
1.) Best to do this:
2.3.6 GB (root) -> ICS -> JB
That way you don't lose your IMEI (which causes no signal)
2.) You do need to root because you need a custom recovery in order to flash custom roms.
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kaustubhatzenith said:
just wanted to check a few things before installing jelly bean on galaxy s (still on stock froyo) on my friends phone
1. Is is safe to directly flash cm10.1 straight from froyo?? or is it necessary to flash ics /gb
2. do the instructions on cyanogenmod work for installing (it says no need to root)
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You need to upgrade to Gingerbread 2.3.6 first and after that CM 9 and finally CM 10 (This is the best way) , As long as you have CWM, you can flash ICS or Jbean from your SD card
so visit My Android Collections and use i9000 Upgrade or Downgrade to GingerBread 2.3.6 ROM JVU + Root with a 512 Pit File (repartition Ticked) Ideal base for upgrading to ICS and J.Bean
This package already has root and CWM
But first save all your important files ( Backup sms,contacts etc) including your efs folder. as you may never know what can happen when Flashing.
any guides you may need look in My Guides and manuals
xsenman said:
You need to upgrade to Gingerbread 2.3.6 first and after that CM 9 and finally CM 10 (This is the best way) , As long as you have CWM, you can flash ICS or Jbean from your SD card
so visit My Android Collections and use i9000 Upgrade or Downgrade to GingerBread 2.3.6 ROM JVU + Root with a 512 Pit File (repartition Ticked) Ideal base for upgrading to ICS and J.Bean
This package already has root and CWM
But first save all your important files ( Backup sms,contacts etc) including your efs folder. as you may never know what can happen when Flashing.
any guides you may need look in My Guides and manuals
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one more question....which guide do i need to follow??
kaustubhatzenith said:
one more question....which guide do i need to follow??
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if you already know how to use Odin3 and flash a ROM, all guides will lead you to the same destination. I think the downloaded ROM already has a guide, just remember when you want to flash, charge your phone, kill kies and never disconnect flashing process.
xsenman said:
if you already know how to use Odin3 and flash a ROM, all guides will lead you to the same destination. I think the downloaded ROM already has a guide, just remember when you want to flash, charge your phone, kill kies and never disconnect flashing process.
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i was wondering if this was the bootloaderfile(ODIN)??
"CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVU_2.3.6-v4.3-CWM3RFS.tar"
kaustubhatzenith said:
i was wondering if this was the bootloaderfile(ODIN)??
"CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVU_2.3.6-v4.3-CWM3RFS.tar"
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Nope, its the CF rooting kernel. you place that in PDA and Flash, BTW isn't there an attached text guide in the download, just follow those instructions, you can flash this after flashing the ROM
xsenman said:
Nope, its the CF rooting kernel. you place that in PDA and Flash, BTW isn't there an attached text guide in the download, just follow those instructions, you can flash this after flashing the ROM
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nope no file ...just 4 files in there....
EDIT: managed to update to 2.3 ...

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