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HELP NEEDED - Failed to Upgrade to Gingerbread Tab almost dead

Dear All,
I tried to upgrade from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1073854
My baseband version was P1000XXJK5
I stricktly followed all instructions and I always been stuck on Samsung logo.
Then I retried and I find out that I have error messages on the system recovery:
E:failed to mount /preload (No such file or directory)
E:install_application_for_customer:Can't mount /preload
your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.
I tried to reinstall old and new firmwares as well but all attempts remain unsuccessful.
What should I do now???[/QUOTE]
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Damn I am really lost, what can I do now...

Maybe nothing but what is that __ in your file location

I have the same problem...

As you're now in the Recovery menu choose option 'wipe cache', then 'wipe data/factory reset' and after that reboot and you should be fine.

I did this with [stock rom][2.3.3] p1000xxjq1 p1000xxjq1 p1000xxjpz:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1073854
Procedure (ODIN !):
- Press the thanks button and/or donate
- Download and extract the firmware zip
- Download and extract the attached gt-p1000_mr_PIT.zip
- Download and extract the attached dbdata.zip
- Flash the firmware tar as PDA, repartition enabled, use the attached PIT
- After flash immediately boot into download mode again
- Flash dbdata.tar as PDA (NO repartition)
- After flash immediately boot into recovery mode
- Wipe cache
- Wipe data / factory reset
Now I have gingerbread working

joedoe said:
As you're now in the Recovery menu choose option 'wipe cache', then 'wipe data/factory reset' and after that reboot and you should be fine.
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Already tried this unsuccessfully
When trying to wipe data, I got the following error msg
E:format_volume: rfs format failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p2

cirion said:
I did this with [stock rom][2.3.3] p1000xxjq1 p1000xxjq1 p1000xxjpz:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1073854
Procedure (ODIN !):
- Press the thanks button and/or donate
- Download and extract the firmware zip
- Download and extract the attached gt-p1000_mr_PIT.zip
- Download and extract the attached dbdata.zip
- Flash the firmware tar as PDA, repartition enabled, use the attached PIT
- After flash immediately boot into download mode again
- Flash dbdata.tar as PDA (NO repartition)
- After flash immediately boot into recovery mode
- Wipe cache
- Wipe data / factory reset
Now I have gingerbread working
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As you can see above (screenshot) all update won't finalize and I got a big FAILED just after the HIDDEN process.
see below
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> boot.bin
<ID:0/004> Sbl.bin
<ID:0/004> param.lfs
<ID:0/004> zImage
<ID:0/004> factoryfs.rfs
<ID:0/004> cache.rfs
<ID:0/004> hidden.rfs
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

DinoZ1 said:
Already tried this unsuccessfully
When trying to wipe data, I got the following error msg
E:format_volume: rfs format failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
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If so just try to reboot and if succeeded go back to download mode and reflash.

joedoe said:
If so just try to reboot and if succeeded go back to download mode and reflash.
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As I said I am no longer able to finish upgrade process now...
I have been trying over and over but... nothing seems to work.
Something is wrong with the mounting of dir

DinoZ1 said:
As I said I am no longer able to finish upgrade process now...
I have been trying over and over but... nothing seems to work.
Something is wrong with the mounting of dir
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Do you have a External Sd-Card inserted ?? If so, try to remove it and
try again.

This may have already been addressed but instead of using PIT files with ODIN why don't you use Heimdall?

Hi
I had exactly the same issue so used heimdall first and then Odin. following this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078622#
All flashed and working properly.
Hope that helps

May be nothing short of a suggestion, but do you have lagfix enabled (if you have cwm already installed)? If so, try disabling it.
Good luck.

DinoZ1 said:
As I said I am no longer able to finish upgrade process now...
I have been trying over and over but... nothing seems to work.
Something is wrong with the mounting of dir
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this is where my tutorial come's into picture for GSM Tabs. have you tried it yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078622

As soon as you flash the rom you're supposed to go back into download mode and flash a dbdata file from odin.

DinoZ1 said:
Dear All,
I tried to upgrade from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1073854
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Download and read the guide from the OP in the Overcome 2.x thread. Follow the instructions up to the end of the section for installing the "safe" version of Gingerbread and you'll be fine.
Assuming you're using a standard GSM P1000 galaxy tab that is.
Also, not a development topic, should be in Q&A or General.

The key is to do a factory wide after the flash, otherwise ur tab will not boot
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA Premium App

rangercaptain said:
As soon as you flash the rom you're supposed to go back into download mode and flash a dbdata file from odin.
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I was? ...
Sent from my "better than an iPad" tab... Running Overcome GINGERBREAD!!!

oddball69 said:
Do you have a External Sd-Card inserted ?? If so, try to remove it and
try again.
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I already have tried this but same sad result

PLEASE HELP!!! Can't boot system

I am so hosed. I have been fighting with my Sprint Tab for the last few days and would really appreciate someone's help. I have had the phone ! computer error, stuck on the Samsung screen issue and now have finally successfully got back into CWM, and keep getting the following error. I can't get the system to reboot.
E:failed to mount /system (invalid argument)
/system may be rfs. Checking...
Checking /data...
Checking /datadata...
E:failed to moun /datadata (invalid argument)
/datadata may be rfs. Checking...
Checking /cache...
Done!
I successfully flashed a rom but when I reboot system it comes right back to CWM with this error. Tried to install the update.zip on page one for Gingerbread and get the following error:
Installing update...
file_getprop: failed to stat "/system/build.prop": no such file or directory
e:Error in /sdcard/update.zip
(status 7)
Installing aborted.

the dbdata is corrupt
its mean you have to re-flash back with PIT and pit file
basically follow the guide here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133590

k0sh said:
the dbdata is corrupt
its mean you have to re-flash back with PIT and pit file
basically follow the guide here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133590
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Thanks for the info. I have been on this page and tried the link for Sprint, I will try again and see if I have any success.

tallen said:
Thanks for the info. I have been on this page and tried the link for Sprint, I will try again and see if I have any success.
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try to put the pit file and flash it 1st , and then flash your rom . separate

k0sh said:
try to put the pit file and flash it 1st , and then flash your rom . separate
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I had done this before with Odin but kept having issues with the EA24 update, it would fail. I am going to try again.

Result from running P1_20100909.pit
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!

Tried to run the Odin EA24 update but received error Odin3 Communicator has stopped working...ugh!!!!!!

what odin are you using ? ?
you can't update odin ? ? there is no options to file\tools etc ?
use odin 1.7

k0sh said:
what odin are you using ? ?
you can't update odin ? ? there is no options to file\tools etc ?
use odin 1.7
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Mine says Odin3 v1.7, I believe I got it off the Sprint forum. My freaking system is all shanked up. I think I am going to delete all of the files I have downloaded and start over because nothing is working for me. I have used Odin and Heimdall to no success.

[Q] Help! Can't Delete Files on Galaxy S

Hi everyone,
My galaxy S recently had the "System UID Inconsistent" problem. As solution, everyone says to wipe data, or reinstall the rom. I've did it a lot of times, and this still continues. I've now installed the clockwork recovery mod to try to wipe the data and fix permissions.
The strange thing is that I mount the USB Storage, delete ALL FILES ON THE PHONE, and go back to the recovery ALL FILES ARE BACK THERE. I don't have any clue on what is happening, why all files get back to the phone, and why i can't delete the files on it. Can someone help me?

Hi Mate,
Follow the link posted below and hopefully your problem will be fixed.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ezbase-ezrom-for-android-2-2-install-revert-back/
Cheers

Tryed it, FAILED
With the "Repartition" ticked, it give an error that can't do the repartition... Without it checked, it completes the proccess, but he doesn't finish to boot.
I think that the data partition is really ****ed up... when it finish to install the official rom when it comes to the recovery mode, it gave me some errors on dbdata (he can't write it) and some errors to wipe the data partition.
here are some errors that usually occurs.
Flash errors said:
E:failed to mount /dbdata (File Exists)
E:delete_data_files:Can't mount /dbdata
your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.
Media File copy Error
-- Deleting files...
E:failed to mount /dbdata (File Exists)
E:delete_data_files:Can't mount /dbdata
your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.
-- Updateing filesystem...
E:failed to mount /dbdata (File exists)
E:discard_filesystem_for_rfs:Can't mount /dbdata
-- Wiping cache
Formating /cache...
Cache wipe failed.
--Applying Multi-CSC...
(here all goes ok)
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Nobody? No one knows why files can't be Deleted? It's really bricked?

an idea..
hi dark,
you have a re-partition problem which means probably you made lagfix and you just install a new firmware wout taking lagfix back
you should install a firmware which has an ability to repart your phone. Your best alternative is I9000XXJPU 2.2 Froyo Rom which has a future with it. download it. from samfirmware and install it.
and then upgrade as u want to girgerbread etc..
i hope this helps

Ok. I'll try soon... but, I've never made a lagfix on my phone

hello,
i have the same problem. Have you found a solution?
thanks

Try what everyone said befora... but still don't get any clue about the problem

Do you have the I9000 M << by any chance ? These are know for SD card failures, resulting in strange behaviour like you have mentioned..
Also what firmwares have you tried to flash with odin ?
something waaaaay back always works for me, Something like Eclair with all 3 files and 512PIT... No matter whats issues i have encountered, That firmware always makes my phone better
Good luck, Hope you get it sorted

Mine is T ... I have read about the M problems and tryed the same with T ... but nothing worked... I've flashed 2.1 2.2 and 2.3 official roms but doesn't worked... I still have the "Undeletable partition" issue... I think that it'll be a Time Capsule, frozen files in time to record later.

undeletable partition sdcard and "System UID Inconsistent"
Hi Dark FlameS,
have you found a solution to your problem, I also have the same?
The only ROM that don't give me at the beginning the "System UID Inconsistent" is probably the last one I installed 2.3.5 i9000XXXJVS before the partition /sdcard became undeletable.
With that ROM I can use at least the phone to make phone call and navigate, but I can't install or delete any program on /sdcard.
This is very frustrating!
Please someone help us thank you very much in advance!
This is the log of ODIN and it seems there are no error but the /sdcard (internal sd) are always there!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> PDA_XFJVA_Sbl.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> PHONE_XXJVT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> CSC_OXFJV1.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> param.lfs
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> zImage
<ID:0/004> boot.bin
<ID:0/004> Sbl.bin
<ID:0/004> factoryfs.rfs
<ID:0/004> dbdata.rfs
<ID:0/004> modem.bin
<ID:0/004> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/004> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/004> Receive Response form LOKE
<ID:0/004> cache.rfs
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!

No, Haven't found any solution
I'm from Brazil, and this phone was bought over the internet and it's not from Brazil. I'm not sure if it is from New Zealand or Mexico...
I had seen some people telling that this occurs only with I9000T Early versions, and people who had this problem had changed their phone on the warranty... But, samsung Brazil says that they can't do nothing for me 'cause they don't have the software for my phone, just for the Brazillian version of the phone (I9000B)...
If your phone is not an I9000T, search a bit more for a solution, it may be just corrupted files. My case is that the filesystem won't write nothing more, so the phone can't delete the files there and neither write files.
I've seen that some Galaxy phones crash sometimes with files that has large names and lightbox photo app sometimes write files with these large names and the system file goes crazy, if you handle to delete these files, maybe your phone could work, if you're lucky.
Lightbox might have been the sparkle to this occurs to me, as it has occured in the day that I have instaled it. Or maybe it was changing the sd card that i had in there, that I've done in the same day...
I just could say to you know that I have no solution, the only solution will be buy a new phone. Hope that you're luckyer than me...

Thank you for the reply, mine it's a I9000 but I installed superuser.apk and for the same reason (undeletable file, apk, and partition) I can't delete it, so I don't think they will accept the warranty!

But you still could try the payed fix... they can't refuse... The problem with me is that samsung brazil only fix brazillian phones

Randomly Stuck on Boot logo? (Possible eMMC issue?)

Hi Guys,
I have a Galaxy S3 (i9305) Rooted on Stock 4.4, Knox disabled, w Xposed. Running Philz Recovery.
Anyways, I woke Saturday morning to my phone stuck on the Samsung Boot Logo.
I tried rebooting several times to no avail, so tried a recovery via Philz. (I can get into Odin Mode / Recovery no problems)
However when I try to do a restore, it fails. When I initially boot up Philz I get this;
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
And when I try to wipe caches / system etc I get an error message;
E: format_volume: make_ext4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p12
Tried flashing stock FW via Odin and that fails.
So not sure what I can do? From my research it looks like the eMMC (internal SD) has croaked, but how can I be
absolutely sure? Has anyone had a similar situation and been able to recover?
Thanks in Advance!

BrikHaus said:
Hi Guys,
I have a Galaxy S3 (i9305) Rooted on Stock 4.4, Knox disabled, w Xposed. Running Philz Recovery.
Anyways, I woke Saturday morning to my phone stuck on the Samsung Boot Logo.
I tried rebooting several times to no avail, so tried a recovery via Philz. (I can get into Odin Mode / Recovery no problems)
However when I try to do a restore, it fails. When I initially boot up Philz I get this;
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
And when I try to wipe caches / system etc I get an error message;
(will enter exact info when an home and can see phone)
Can't format /system/ doesn't exist?
Tried flashing stock FW via Odin and that fails.
So not sure what I can do? From my research it looks like the eMMC (internal SD) has croaked, but how can I be
absolutely sure? Has anyone had a similar situation and been able to recover?
Thanks in Advance!
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Try TWRP.
Flash: http://d-h.st/users/psndna88/?fld_id=34039#files (all files). But attention, when you format 'data' partition, you lost all files from internal (you can skip format data, or if you not have important files, format)
After this, flash a new rom with Odin (or if you have custom rom, flash again)

il3gal said:
Try TWRP.
Flash: http://d-h.st/users/psndna88/?fld_id=34039#files (all files). But attention, when you format 'data' partition, you lost all files from internal (you can skip format data, or if you not have important files, format)
After this, flash a new rom with Odin (or if you have custom rom, flash again)
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Thanks il3gal.
When I try to flash TWRP (Which I had before I installed Philz) I get the following from Odin;
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<ID:0/007> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> FAIL!
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)​
Can you provide a bit more info about how I flash those 4 files? If I can?

BrikHaus said:
Thanks il3gal.
When I try to flash TWRP (Which I had before I installed Philz) I get the following from Odin;
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<ID:0/007> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> FAIL!
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)​
Can you provide a bit more info about how I flash those 4 files? If I can?
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This 4 files is for format your partition in ext4. (if you try to modify partitions with f2fs or others)
Try 2/3 times with Odin and TWRP. If not work, download stock rom from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9305/ and install with Odin
What Odin are you use to flash TWRP? Reinstall usb drivers or change usb port

il3gal said:
This 4 files is for format your partition in ext4. (if you try to modify partitions with f2fs or others)
Try 2/3 times with Odin and TWRP. If not work, download stock rom from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9305/ and install with Odin
What Odin are you use to flash TWRP? Reinstall usb drivers or change usb port
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Do you use Odin to flash those 4 files? If so what are they 'AP'?
I've tried to flash on 2 different computers using (5) different cables. Still no luck at all..
Using Odin 3.10.6
I think I'm screwed..

BrikHaus said:
Do you use Odin to flash those 4 files? If so what are they 'AP'?
I've tried to flash on 2 different computers using (5) different cables. Still no luck at all..
Using Odin 3.10.6
I think I'm screwed..
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For .zip files you need flash with recovery (cwm/twrp/philz)...but if you try with Odin and is not work..i dont now if my method is work for you..

download odin 3.09.....i tried odin 3.10 and it did not recognized my phone and download the usb drivers from the recovery thread on the developing section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...covery-i9305-cwm-philz-twrp-versions-t2694249

Thanks il3gal, tried to flash those zips and get an error message;
E: Failed to setup expected mounts for install; Aborting

hexisg said:
download odin 3.09.....i tried odin 3.10 and it did not recognized my phone and download the usb drivers from the recovery thread on the developing section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...covery-i9305-cwm-philz-twrp-versions-t2694249
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Thanks hexisg. Tried 3.09 and same issue. No Luck.

Recover Samsung Galaxy S2 - T817 5.1.1.

Greetings! I've managed to brick my Samsung S2 T817 (5.1.1). I'm stuck in one of two bootloops.
1) Your device didn't update successfully use the Verizon Software Repair Assistant...
2) ODIN Mode
Download Speed: FAST
Product Name: SM-T817V
Current Binary: Samsung Official
Downloading....
Short story, I (foolishly) tried to root using ODIN an a T810.tar and I bricked the device. Can someone send me a URL for the Verizon Assistant Recovery software OR provide steps direction on how to un-brick my device? Any help you can provide would be awesome!

Just flash the stock Firmware with Odin.
http://easy-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=6552

Thanks for the help Ashyx but when I download/extract the MD5 file I cannot flash the package.
I was sure to run Odin as Admin. My tablet displays the following:
SW REV. CHECK FAIL. DEVICE: 2. BINARY: 1
Odin Odin presents the following error:
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> sboot.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> param.bin
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Any idea what I'm missing? Thanks for the help!

Try flashing just the recovery. Convert it to a tar archive first.

Still Bricked
ashyx said:
Try flashing just the recovery. Convert it to a tar archive first.
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Thanks for the tip but no luck. I used 7-zip to create a tar file. I can load this to Odin3 but as soon as I select Start the program crashes. Uggh. Is it possible to get the Verizon Software Repair tool?
Thanks!

NewYork2Cali said:
Thanks for the tip but no luck. I used 7-zip to create a tar file. I can load this to Odin3 but as soon as I select Start the program crashes. Uggh. Is it possible to get the Verizon Software Repair tool?
Thanks!
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It shouldn't crash, how did you create it and which version of 7zip?

I used 7 zip 64 bit for Win 10.
I successfully created the tar file from the (MD5 file) located in the T817VVRU1AOG9_T817VVZW1AOG9_5.1.1_USA_Verizon_ALL.zip file. Odin3 crashes as soon as I select Start. Thanks!

NewYork2Cali said:
I used 7 zip 64 bit for Win 10.
I successfully created the tar file from the (MD5 file) located in the T817VVRU1AOG9_T817VVZW1AOG9_5.1.1_USA_Verizon_ALL.zip file. Odin3 crashes as soon as I select Start. Thanks!
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You need to pull the recovery.img out of the md5 and tar that up not the md5 itself.

I believe I did that. I extracted the zip and pulled out this file
ALL_VZW_T817VVRU1AOG9_T817VVZW1AOG9_CL5500403_QB5862896_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
I used 7 zip to create this file
ALL_VZW_T817VVRU1AOG9_T817VVZW1AOG9_CL5500403_QB5862896_REV02_user_low_ship.tar
I loaded the tar file to Odin and it crashed. Am I missing a step? Thanks!

NewYork2Cali said:
I believe I did that. I extracted the zip and pulled out this file
ALL_VZW_T817VVRU1AOG9_T817VVZW1AOG9_CL5500403_QB5862896_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
I used 7 zip to create this file
ALL_VZW_T817VVRU1AOG9_T817VVZW1AOG9_CL5500403_QB5862896_REV02_user_low_ship.tar
I loaded the tar file to Odin and it crashed. Am I missing a step? Thanks!
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You need the file called RECOVERY.IMG that is inside the tar.md5.
Right click the md5, select open archive in 7zip.
Pull the recovery.img out then using 7-zip right click it, select create archive. Select TAR and STORE as the only options. Flash with Odin.

Will flashing this have any negative affects on Knox or void my warranty? Id like to try and reset my tablet back to a new setup beyond what a factory reset does.