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How to change the build?

how do I get from dh12 for my build? I was forced to re flash to stock and can not get any rom files to load from the restore screen. Any help is appreciated.
hardware sch-i500
Firmware 2.1-update1
Baseband S:i500.04.v.DI01
Kernel 2.6.29
Build SCH-I500.DH12

As a side note rooting it fails currently. Do I need to input a particular file in ODIN to get it working with the right build/ what would that file be?
Also when I reboot phone it clears my home screens back to stock.

I got the same exact thing. I originally used fallingup's restore files. You can either try the same restore files again, or now use adrynalyne's files below. Either one should work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=867648

Cool I will give that a try!

Is there a page with all of the .tar files for the i500?

[HOWTO] Re-flash stock kernel, after your device is rooted

Hello everyone,
I saw this question over and over around so I decided to post a quick guide here.
After I installed the insecure kernel on my SGS2, to allow me to root, I did a series of quadrant tests. And after comparing 10 runs with the 10 runs I did prior to root, I ended up with the impression that I lost about 200-400 points per run. The tests were not entirely conclusive, since the margin is not big (compared with the total). Regardless, I still wanted to try to squeeze out every bit of performance I can out of this beast. That's when I decided to re-flash the original stock kernel.
What you will need, is basically the same thing you did to gain root, but with another kernel.
Make sure you know what you are doing. I am not responsible if you do it wrong and brick your phone.
1. First download the stock kernel:
You can find the stock kernels here: http://nma.usk.bz/sgs2.php
DO NOT UNTAR THE FILE. Leave it as it is.
2. Now open Odin and put your phone in Download mode
3. IMPORTANT: Make sure that "Auto Reboot" and "F.Reset Time" are check. And that EVERYTHING else is UNchecked.
4. Load the .tar file on the PDA field. Just click on "PDA" and open the file.
5. Click "Start"
Done, you are back to your stock kernel and will keep root. This does not revert what you already installed (su, SuperUser, busybox, etc).
If you have any questions, post it here.
UPDATES:
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- Added XWKE7 stock kernel (05/21/2011)

Hi uskr, I think this may be the same file in this top post in this thread which is what I just flashed to but thanks for this anyway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056334&page=35
uskr said:
Hello everyone,
I saw this question over and over around so I decided to post a quick guide here.
After I installed the insecure kernel on my SGS2, to allow me to root, I did a series of quadrant tests. And after comparing 10 runs with the 10 runs I did prior to root, I ended up with the impression that I lost about 200-400 points per run. The tests were not entirely conclusive, since the margin is not big (compared with the total). Regardless, I still wanted to try to squeeze out every bit of performance I can out of this beast. That's when I decided to re-flash the original stock kernel.
What you will need, is basically the same thing you did to gain root, but with another kernel.
Make sure you know what you are doing. I am not responsible if you do it wrong and brick your phone.
1. First download the stock kernel: http://nma.usk.bz/files/I9100XWKDD_StockKernel.tar
DO NOT UNTAR THE FILE. Leave it as it is.
2. Now open Odin
3. IMPORTANT: Make sure that "Auto Reboot" and "F.Reset Time" are check. And that EVERYTHING else is UNchecked.
4. Load the I9100XWKDD_StockKernel.tar file on the PDA field. Just click on "PDA" and open the file.
5. Click "Start"
Done, you are back to your stock kernel and will keep root. This does not revert what you already installed (su, SuperUser, busybox, etc).
If you have any questions, post it here.
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Thank you for pointing it out. I had a hard time finding it when I needed. Hope this helps more people out there.
This one is from the original stock rom downloaded from kies. I just extracted the zImage.

I no this is not relevant To stock kernel but if i update my phone to newest firmware this will work the same way,?
also there is a overclock kernel out if i want overclock kernel after i update to new firmware i would need to flash the root kernel then flash the overclock kernel to beable to have my phone run newest firmware with overclock kernel that is rooted.?
Thanks
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When we update to XWKE1, flash the unsecure KDD Kernel, root, how do we get back to KE1 Kernel?
Can you point on how to extract it?

walda said:
When we update to XWKE1, flash the unsecure KDD Kernel, root, how do we get back to KE1 Kernel?
Can you point on how to extract it?
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How can we extract only the kernel from a stock firmware?

I googled a lot and figgured out that this way should be the right.
* Flash new Firmware via ODIN (.tar File)
* Root with old KDD Kernel
* Open the FW .tar File
* Delete all except "zImage"
* Flash new .tar file via Odin
That should it be. Am not sure but
Will try when i got 100% and backuped my sdcard

So we have to delete all the files in the tar, except "zImage". I found a guide to do it, but for the *.rar, I tried with the *.tar but it didn't work
http://xona.com/2006/07/05c.html

Thanks. The kernel I used to root I think introduced an intermittent mic issue during calls.. now I'm back to the standard kernel and no more issue.

Thanks dude

The warning triangle should be gone.
Try to reflash again and see if it helps. Did you flash anything else?
Lastly, which "brand" is your phone? This is for the XEU branded phone. If you have O2 or Korean versions, you will need a different stock kernel. I can get them for you.
To check your brand, type on your phone: *#272*<your IMEI>#
You can find your IMEI number on: Menu -> Settings -> About Phone -> Status .

hakkinenvthh said:
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How can we extract only the kernel from a stock firmware?
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you can extract from the .tar and then tar it under linux use this command ：
Code:
tar -cf zImage filename.tar
or google "tar for windows" then you can run it under windows
and then ,you can get a tar contains zImage and you can flash it by odin

uskr said:
The warning triangle should be gone.
Try to reflash again and see if it helps. Did you flash anything else?
Lastly, which "brand" is your phone? This is for the XEU branded phone. If you have O2 or Korean versions, you will need a different stock kernel. I can get them for you.
To check your brand, type on your phone: *#272*<your IMEI>#
You can find your IMEI number on: Menu -> Settings -> About Phone -> Status .
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I confirm, the warning triangle was gone

Updated with a link to the new firmware kernel XWKE1, in case you are running it.

Added the stock kernel for the new XWKE2 firmware.

uskr said:
Added the stock kernel for the new XWKE2 firmware.
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Hi, thanks. But there's something wrong with the KE2 Kernel. In the zip there is only a zimage file. I tried converting this file to a tar archieve. However flashing the tar in Odin didn't work. Can someone please upload a working tar file?

paranoid2007 said:
Hi, thanks. But there's something wrong with the KE2 Kernel. In the zip there is only a zimage file. I tried converting this file to a tar archieve. However flashing the tar in Odin didn't work. Can someone please upload a working tar file?
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The KE2 kernel file I downloaded was the tar itself rather than the tar contained in a zip.
Using the file as downloaded in odin worked fine.

uskr said:
The warning triangle should be gone.
Try to reflash again and see if it helps. Did you flash anything else?
Lastly, which "brand" is your phone? This is for the XEU branded phone. If you have O2 or Korean versions, you will need a different stock kernel. I can get them for you.
To check your brand, type on your phone: *#272*<your IMEI>#
You can find your IMEI number on: Menu -> Settings -> About Phone -> Status .
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Hi, I checked my brand after flashing the insecure tar, and it shows DBT (it starts boot German ) so can you tell me what i need to download to get back to UK settings.
Thanks Brian.

Hi, i've just flashed the I9100XWKE1_I9100XXKDJ_I9100OXXKE1_HOME.TAR witch is on Samfirmware (for France)
But i don't have the original kernel to flash over the rom after the root.
I don't want to flash the Xeu kernel because it is for UK.
I tried to delete the winrar files to keep only the Zimage file on this rom, but I can't delete anything.
I would be happy to know how to create the kernel.tar for the different firmwares
Or if someone could do it for me ?
Link of the rom :
http://hotfile.com/dl/117595201/b729980/I9100XWKE1_OXXKE1_XXKDJ.rar.html
thanks a lot

syps54 said:
Hi, i've just flashed the I9100XWKE1_I9100XXKDJ_I9100OXXKE1_HOME.TAR witch is on Samfirmware (for France)
But i don't have the original kernel to flash over the rom after the root.
I don't want to flash the Xeu kernel because it is for UK.
I tried to delete the winrar files to keep only the Zimage file on this rom, but I can't delete anything.
I would be happy to know how to create the kernel.tar for the different firmwares
Or if someone could do it for me ?
Link of the rom :
http://hotfile.com/dl/117595201/b729980/I9100XWKE1_OXXKE1_XXKDJ.rar.html
thanks a lot
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7zip can delete some files in the tar. Google for it, totally free
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Bootloop while flashing JW4

Hey, I tried flashing JW4 stock rom via ODIN which I downloaded from sammobile.
The name of the file is I9000XXJW4_I9000OXAJW4_XEU.zip and on extracting there were 2 files called JW4_JW4_JW4.tar & SS_DL.dll. I selected the tar file in PDA and flashed. The process passed but am stuck with bootloop. Plz help

I also flashed a jw4. But that was without the dll.
Anyway, after i flashed and it booted up i got a doozen errors telling me it couldnt mount different partitions.
So i gave it up as a bad one and found a thread here at xda with different stock roms and ended up with jw5.
No complications whatsoever. Yet
just google for "stock roms i9000 xda" and you should stumble over the thread i believe.
Good luck
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I faced exactly the same problem: bootloop after flashing XXJW4 and many mount errors in the screen. I concluded that this firmware is not standalone in the sense that you cannot flash and repartition the device using it. Following this logic I performed these steps, leading me to a successfully recovered and fully functional XXJW4 phone:
Flash it with a full stock firmware, e.g. XXJVU (mark "repartition" as well).
Flash XXJW4 as you have done it, but make sure "Repartition" is not selected. That is, just select the tar file in the PDA field and leave the rest with the default options.

Another huge problem Got Black Screen Of Death. Am able to get my phone on to download mode but odin is not detecting my phone. HELP ME What to do?

bindaasathar said:
Another huge problem Got Black Screen Of Death. Am able to get my phone on to download mode but odin is not detecting my phone. HELP ME What to do?
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Use another USB port. You can flash deodex version of JW4 which doesn't have any problems

bootloops
Factory Reset / Cache Wipe /
use by the Pitfile from JW 1 and flash the JW 4 ,that`s it !!
LG.G.

jpabloae said:
I faced exactly the same problem: bootloop after flashing XXJW4 and many mount errors in the screen. I concluded that this firmware is not standalone in the sense that you cannot flash and repartition the device using it. Following this logic I performed these steps, leading me to a successfully recovered and fully functional XXJW4 phone:
Flash it with a full stock firmware, e.g. XXJVU (mark "repartition" as well).
Flash XXJW4 as you have done it, but make sure "Repartition" is not selected. That is, just select the tar file in the PDA field and leave the rest with the default options.
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great job. thanks for this

bindaasathar said:
Hey, I tried flashing JW4 stock rom via ODIN which I downloaded from sammobile.
The name of the file is I9000XXJW4_I9000OXAJW4_XEU.zip and on extracting there were 2 files called JW4_JW4_JW4.tar & SS_DL.dll. I selected the tar file in PDA and flashed. The process passed but am stuck with bootloop. Plz help
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Your PDA file might be missing the dbdata.rfs file, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24182099&highlight=dbdata#post24182099, which can cause boot loops.

[Solved][CM12.1] Replace Baseband-Version to adapt the local 3G service provider

Hello!
I have successfully installed nightly for i9505 (jfltexx).
Checking the phone settings I can see that this Baseband-Version is installed:
I9505XXUBMGA
I checked for other modem files in order to adapt to my local 3G service provider (Vodafone DE) and found this file I9505XXUHOF2_I9505VFRHOF3_VD2.
Question:
Is it recommended to replace modem file (=Baseband-Version)?
If yes, how do I have to proceed?
If no, why not?
I have already tried to flash "I9505XXUHOF2_I9505VFRHOF3_VD2.rar" using Odin 3.10, but then I ended up in bootloop with Samsung FW.

c.monty said:
Hello!
I have successfully installed nightly for i9505 (jfltexx).
Checking the phone settings I can see that this Baseband-Version is installed:
I9505XXUBMGA
I checked for other modem files in order to adapt to my local 3G service provider (Vodafone DE) and found this file I9505XXUHOF2_I9505VFRHOF3_VD2.
Question:
Is it recommended to replace modem file (=Baseband-Version)?
If yes, how do I have to proceed?
If no, why not?
I have already tried to flash "I9505XXUHOF2_I9505VFRHOF3_VD2.rar" using Odin 3.10, but then I ended up in bootloop with Samsung FW.
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You are not in the right place. You need to move to general section.

@Yousvel: He's in Q&A, which is the correct place. General is for tutorials and similar stuff, not questions.
@c.monty: Changing the baseband to an Android 5.x version may help improve signal over a 4.x baseband. Other than that, changing the baseband won't "adjust" the phone to be more compatible with the carrier, so don't bother.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
@Yousvel: He's in Q&A, which is the correct place. General is for tutorials and similar stuff, not questions.
@c.monty: Changing the baseband to an Android 5.x version may help improve signal over a 4.x baseband. Other than that, changing the baseband won't "adjust" the phone to be more compatible with the carrier, so don't bother.
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Ok my friend. When I wrote this it was in development section. Mod moved it .

Gotcha. Should have realized that.

I changed to a carrier specific modem (also Vodafone) and it didn't do crap. Same data speed, same signal strength, same everything.
Even if there were any changes, they are very small and unnoticeable.
You don't flash it as .rar. The modem files should have .tar extension. And you put it in CP field if I'm not mistaken
If you do want to flash a modem then check out the thread in the general section. Or search for the latest S4 lollipop baseband and download it.

OK.
My first attempt to flash another modem file failed.
I did some further investigation and found a firmware including a modem file fitting to my carrier and country: I9505XXUFNC4_I9505XEGFNC2_XEG
According to this instruction guide I unzipped the file and then extracted file "modem.bin" from this file I9505XXUFNC4_I9505XEGFNC2_I9505XXUFNC4_HOME.tar.md5
After this a installed modem.bin with Odin 3.09 and this succeeded w/o error.
However, when I reboot the phone and check the settings, I get this:
Baseband-Version I9505XXUBMGA
This indicates to me that the modem.bin from I9505XXUFNC4 was not flashed.
So, what went wrong?

c.monty said:
OK.
My first attempt to flash another modem file failed.
I did some further investigation and found a firmware including a modem file fitting to my carrier and country: I9505XXUFNC4_I9505XEGFNC2_XEG
According to this instruction guide I unzipped the file and then extracted file "modem.bin" from this file I9505XXUFNC4_I9505XEGFNC2_I9505XXUFNC4_HOME.tar.md5
After this a installed modem.bin with Odin 3.09 and this succeeded w/o error.
However, when I reboot the phone and check the settings, I get this:
Baseband-Version I9505XXUBMGA
This indicates to me that the modem.bin from I9505XXUFNC4 was not flashed.
So, what went wrong?
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Flash it again.

Flashing again fixed it.

Need Help Extracting PIT FIle for Verizon Variant of the S7 (Non Edge)

I seen on other forums you can basically create a working PIT (Partition Information Table) From a Working Device, obviously based on the Same Firmware set you are running, now that root is up and running, the idea is which mmcblk to dd to get it done
Here is a link for reference I found on older Galaxy Models, id assume the process is the same but again not sure about whick block device i need to copy
Pit File Extraction
Nvr Mind Found the pit file in the CSC Section of the Stock FLash Files, doesnt exactly tell me how to generate my own but does provide a working solution if ever needed
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Wildcat2083 said:
I seen on other forums you can basically create a working PIT (Partition Information Table) From a Working Device, obviously based on the Same Firmware set you are running, now that root is up and running, the idea is which mmcblk to dd to get it done
Here is a link for reference I found on older Galaxy Models, id assume the process is the same but again not sure about whick block device i need to copy
Pit File Extraction
Nvr Mind Found the pit file in the CSC Section of the Stock FLash Files, doesnt exactly tell me how to generate my own but does provide a working solution if ever needed
Please CLOSE
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Did you ever extract the PIT file? I need one to fix my phone and I'm on the latest update that came out a few days ago. I don't have root and my S7 is stock.

CrossBones3129 said:
Did you ever extract the PIT file? I need one to fix my phone and I'm on the latest update that came out a few days ago. I don't have root and my S7 is stock.
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I have one for the PE1 build but not for the latest fw update, however 8f you need the PE1 I can pm it to you, you might try odin and reflash the build im on it includes the pit file as well

Wildcat2083 said:
I have one for the PE1 build but not for the latest fw update, however 8f you need the PE1 I can pm it to you, you might try odin and reflash the build im on it includes the pit file as well
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I'm on PF2. I've never used a pit file with ODIN so what does it do exactly? Could you maybe help me?
I'm getting an error when rebooting in recovery saying "failed to mount /data (Invalid arguement)". I can't notice it affecting anything though. It only pops up after I select power off, reboot, or wipe cache. If I do a wipe data/cache and thrn reboot it doesnt pop up. My phone still seems to perform right but this error worries me.
Like I said, I've never tried to root or flash my phone but this is happening.

Wildcat2083 said:
I have one for the PE1 build but not for the latest fw update, however 8f you need the PE1 I can pm it to you, you might try odin and reflash the build im on it includes the pit file as well
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I've downgraded to PE1 seeing if that what fix my issue, but it didn't so if you do have the PE1 version that would be fine for now while I'm on this version.

CrossBones3129 said:
I've downgraded to PE1 seeing if that what fix my issue, but it didn't so if you do have the PE1 version that would be fine for now while I'm on this version.
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if the stock files don't work i can extract a master PIT file from the phone but i need to make sure it covers all of the relevant partitions first, basically preventing you from getting an erroneous file, as they lay out how the phone should partition the emmc chip basically acting as a flash memory version of a hard drive

Wildcat2083 said:
if the stock files don't work i can extract a master PIT file from the phone but i need to make sure it covers all of the relevant partitions first, basically preventing you from getting an erroneous file, as they lay out how the phone should partition the emmc chip basically acting as a flash memory version of a hard drive
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Sent you a PM. Your stock files had the same error as the other stock files.
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did you ever get the pit file for your verizon galaxy s7?
Hi, did you ever get the pit file for your galaxy s7, I need it if you did.
CrossBones3129 said:
Sent you a PM. Your stock files had the same error as the other stock files.
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