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UPDATE:
NEW THREAD HERE:
SC-02B][CM-10.1_PATCH]Howto install I9000 CM-10.1 ROM to GS1 NTT Japan
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2094861
I will host all the files until the become irrelevant.
@didhiy, please PM me when you get stuff sorted so I can delete everything off my Google Drive.
[Original Post]
First of all... it took me months of searching, trial and error, stopping, restarting, and getting to a solid solution to root my phone, get the latest firmware, and also have CWM.
So credit to everyone who helped in the below threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23307082#post23307082
http://galaxy.anddo.net/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=4505138adb8184c62f53453e901fbd5c
What you need:
https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B_UvqlM1EJ_yeFVIN1JUQXNRZEU/edit
1. Odin 1.87
How to use Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1160580
2. Flash SC02BOMKE3
(auto reboot, f. reset time CHECKED)
PDA: SC02BOMKE3_Daddy.tar.md5
3. After reboot, Wipe data/factory reset, clear your cache, then reboot.
4. Download the Superuser app from Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/search?q=superuser&c=apps)
5. Run Superuser on the phone to test if rooted or not (the above kernel is already rooted, so it should work). Update the su in the options page and it should update and be ok.
6. Go to Settings/About phone/Software update/Check for update and it update the firmware without flashing the whole system so you get to keep your 2.3.x update and root. I had to update twice... first time i did manually and the second popped up after the reboot...
7. Download and extract "KL4_ext4.zip"
8. Flash "zImage.tar" with Odin 1.87 to get CWM on your phone
(auto reboot, f. reset time CHECKED)
PDA: zImage.tar
9. Flash "kyapaT10mod3.tar"
(auto reboot, f. reset time CHECKED)
PDA: kyapaT10mod3.tar
For additional modifications to the kernel... I do not know what the changes are as the source is in Japanese and I don't feel like having my wife read the kanji for me... but apply if you want.
COMPLETE
IF ALL ELSE FAILS: (missing dbdata... sim card not detected...)
A. Flash SC02BOMJJ1
(re-partition, auto reboot, f. reset time CHECKED)
Pit: sc02b_odin_2011112.pit
*PDA: SC02BOMKE3_Daddy.tar.md5
Phone: MODEM_SC02BOMJJ1.tar.md5
CSC: CODE_SC02BOMJJ1.tar.md5
* Yes i know that the firmware code it does not match... but it worked for me and I use this phone for work…
B. Wipe data/factory reset and clear your cache, then continue from step 2

[SC-02B][CM-10.1_PATCH]Howto install I9000 CM-10.1 ROM to GS1 NTT Japan
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2094861

IparryU said:
So I flashed doing what was in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379650
Using thsese files (thanks robo-d):
JVU + CFROOTJVU (better than JVP):https://hotfile.com/dl/151999730/10c...FROOT.rar.html
but my sim card was not detected. tryied to flash my modem file, that failed. but then I just reflashed everything to get CWM and restored my to working condition with my Nandroid backup.
will do some more testing now... I should read more about how the modem, csc, code, etc stuff works so I dont do any pointless flashing.
But to make it clear, I did get CM9 on my phone, no problem.
Status 7 error was also solved when I flashed the JVU kernal. So the status 7 error should be there for anyone who flashes SC02BOMKE3.
My next step:
get stock firmware
CF-root it, boot into CWRecovery
check if Status 7 error exists when flashing CM9
IF NO Status 7, flash CM9 and check Simcard
IF Status 7, back to square 1.
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keep it up. IPARRYU. FULLY SUPPORT YOUR WORK.
Sent from my SC-02B using xda premium

iparryu, can you try after root and try to use asansm dongle to unlock phone? i read some article on the net said that asansa dongle can unlock the sc02b by one click. but i see the supported list, the sc02b was not listed there.
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finally a thread for this Android Phone (SC02B), now ive already tried all your instructions and its working for me..i wants to try another ROM or any compatible for this phone..can you recommend something for me?.how about Dark Knight ROM?.or CM9?.is CM9 can now be flash in this phone?.
Thanks

wesker5131 said:
iparryu, can you try after root and try to use asansm dongle to unlock phone? i read some article on the net said that asansa dongle can unlock the sc02b by one click. but i see the supported list, the sc02b was not listed there.
Sent from my SC-02B using xda premium
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Jist go to a docomo shop... the mmi code is invalid on my phone so the thread regardoing the mmi methos dont work for me.
Post a link of what you are talking about.
greedisgood99999 said:
finally a thread for this Android Phone (SC02B), now ive already tried all your instructions and its working for me..i wants to try another ROM or any compatible for this phone..can you recommend something for me?.how about Dark Knight ROM?.or CM9?.is CM9 can now be flash in this phone?.
Thanks
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CM9 will flash... but the sim card wont detect. But i only tried on the usa firmware... i cant find a SC02B firmware that i can flash CWM and NOT get a status 7 error when i truy to flash CM9.
I will try DK rom next as i lucked out with CM9 for the past few days.
If the process is not the same as CM9 then it may work...
Then again, after a few hours of trian and error, i noticed that when i flash the rom baseband or kernal is changed... so this would screw up any previous firmware that i am on...
Pleas note that i not a dev... i dont make any of these files... i just flash them...
I must look like a total jackass to one of these super nerds here... but hey, let the Guinea pig do his job.
Sent from my SC-02B using Tapatalk 2

you mean after root the sim still can detect? is it after flash cm9 the sim only become not detected?
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wesker5131 said:
you mean after root the sim still can detect? is it after flash cm9 the sim only become not detected?
Sent from my SC-02B using xda premium
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no, i flashed US stuffs, and was able to flash CM9 from CW recovery.
So after reading some stuffs... the Status 7 error is proably from me trying to flash CM9 with firmware (or whatever it is called) that does not match...
same think happened with Dark Knight 5.
So I am at a conclusion that all we can do is hope someone develops a ROM for SC02B or there is something else we can do to get around this...
so for now, we are stuck with kyapas T10 mod3 (not that it is really bad... but no other ROMS)

IparryU said:
no, i flashed US stuffs, and was able to flash CM9 from CW recovery.
So after reading some stuffs... the Status 7 error is proably from me trying to flash CM9 with firmware (or whatever it is called) that does not match...
same think happened with Dark Knight 5.
So I am at a conclusion that all we can do is hope someone develops a ROM for SC02B or there is something else we can do to get around this...
so for now, we are stuck with kyapas T10 mod3 (not that it is really bad... but no other ROMS)
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Ive also tried the recovery-clockwork 2.5.1.2 which is for the GALAXY S GTI9000 i think but when i try to reboot it works for the first time the Ntt Docomo has been replaced by the GTI9000 logo..so i went to the recovery mode to try to flashed the CM9 Nightly ROM but it doesnt work so ive try to reboot it..oh im stucked with the Ntt DOcomo and the GTI9000 logo..lol..so ive tried to reflashed again..i think are phone is not COMPATIBLE to any ROMS..anyways i want to ask about the kyapat10 mod kernel its good for me cause it has OC mod already..but when i try to lock my phone some fading/blurring colors appear so any solution for this?.thanks a lot for the help..keep it up..

greedisgood99999 said:
Ive also tried the recovery-clockwork 2.5.1.2 which is for the GALAXY S GTI9000 i think but when i try to reboot it works for the first time the Ntt Docomo has been replaced by the GTI9000 logo..so i went to the recovery mode to try to flashed the CM9 Nightly ROM but it doesnt work so ive try to reboot it..oh im stucked with the Ntt DOcomo and the GTI9000 logo..lol..so ive tried to reflashed again..i think are phone is not COMPATIBLE to any ROMS..anyways i want to ask about the kyapat10 mod kernel its good for me cause it has OC mod already..but when i try to lock my phone some fading/blurring colors appear so any solution for this?.thanks a lot for the help..keep it up..
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I would get the NTT docomo boot screen followed by the GTI9000 screen, so we are on teh same page. the CM9 Nightly build works perfectly fine despite the sim card not being detected.
If I knew how to make a CF-root kernal for the SC-02b I would do it... but dont know who to get at to get the stuff needed...
ya i got that weird screen too.. also if you turn your brightness down using zdtools it will give the same effect until you increase the brightness.
that is not a major malfunction, so don't worry about it.

IparryU said:
I would get the NTT docomo boot screen followed by the GTI9000 screen, so we are on teh same page. the CM9 Nightly build works perfectly fine despite the sim card not being detected.
If I knew how to make a CF-root kernal for the SC-02b I would do it... but dont know who to get at to get the stuff needed...
ya i got that weird screen too.. also if you turn your brightness down using zdtools it will give the same effect until you increase the brightness.
that is not a major malfunction, so don't worry about it.
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Yah i think its not a major problem, but is there any solution you can find about that screen problem?
how come you flashed the CM9, ive tried to flashed it with the SGS GTI9000 method, but ive got some error so i didnt succeeded
About the sim detection?.did u try to unlock it again?.like the number combination method?.or maybe the modem is the problem?.what do you think?.
can you teach me how to flash the CM9?.step by step pls?.tnx a lot..
thanks for the info you gave us..i thought that im the only person who wants to try other ROMs..thanks..godbless..morepower..have a good day

greedisgood99999 said:
Yah i think its not a major problem, but is there any solution you can find about that screen problem?
how come you flashed the CM9, ive tried to flashed it with the SGS GTI9000 method, but ive got some error so i didnt succeeded
About the sim detection?.did u try to unlock it again?.like the number combination method?.or maybe the modem is the problem?.what do you think?.
can you teach me how to flash the CM9?.step by step pls?.tnx a lot..
thanks for the info you gave us..i thought that im the only person who wants to try other ROMs..thanks..godbless..morepower..have a good day
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used these instructions (also snip quoted below) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379650
BUT with these files:
robo-d said:
I translated into Spanish and updated this tutorial. I also uploaded the files that were dropped.
JVU + CFROOTJVU (better than JVP):https://hotfile.com/dl/151999730/10c2529/I9000XXJVU__CFROOT.rar.html
From this: http://miandroideazul.blogspot.com.es/2012/04/tutorial-como-instalar-cwm-recovery-y.html
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+ ROM (I used update-cm-9-20120416-NIGHTLY-galaxysmtd-signed.zip)
AllGamer said:
Requirements:
Flashing Root and CWR via Odin:
Boot into Download mode (3 buttons salute)
run Odin
choose only these 3 parts
PIT = 512
PDA = CODE_I9000XXJVP_CL264642_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5
CSC = GT-I9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJVP.tar.md5
flash it (Start)
note: you do not need to change your KG3 modem for Canada
{
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
wait for it to finish rebooting, and skip all those steps in the 1st time phone wizard
reboot back into download mode again
close your previous session of Odin
run a new session of Odin
select PDA
select CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVP-v3.7-CWM3RFS.tar
flash it (Start)
it will reboot again
Congratulation! if all went well you should see these in your App drawer screen
to make sure it actually works, go into CWManager, and select ClockworkMod
select reboot into recovery
if all goeswell you should be inside the orange ClockworkMod Recovery v3.0.0.5
Flashing ICS AOSP ROM
if you followed all the above to this point, might as well have fun and load ICS, but first...
in CWR make a Nandroid backup of your stock JVP with KG3 modem
in CWR select backup and restore
select backup in the sub menu, i'll take about a minute or two to complete
it will automatically go back to the main menu in CWR when it's done with the backup
select mounts and storage
select mount USB storage in the sub menu
now copy & paste the ICS ROM to your phone, and optionally the Google Apps, face unlock, etc
select unmount
select +++++Go Back+++++
select wipe data/factory reset
select wipe cache partition
select install zip from sdcard
select choose zip from sdcard
in my case i installed these:
- ICS_4.0.1_r1-Beta2-i9000.zip (AOSP) or teamhacksung_galaxysmtd-ota-eng.BUILD7.zip ("CM9")
- gappsv5.1.zip
optionally you can also install
- face-unlockv5-final.zip
- FuguModICS_GT-I9000_update-Beta2.zip
- bd-ics-bootanimation-flashable.zip
after the flash it will reboot on its own, let it do its ICS magic
Enjoy!
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IparryU said:
used these instructions (also snip quoted below) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379650
BUT with these files:
+ ROM (I used update-cm-9-20120416-NIGHTLY-galaxysmtd-signed.zip)
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when i flashed my CM9 i didn't used odin..i flashed it using the CWM..that's why i think it didn't worked for me..so this is the CM9 that cannot detect sim card??.i think the problem would be the modem..did u try the old modem of our phone??.the MODEM_SC02BOMJJ1.tar.md5..or it would have a conflict??.thanks i will give it a try..c:

greedisgood99999 said:
when i flashed my CM9 i didn't used odin..i flashed it using the CWM..that's why i think it didn't worked for me..so this is the CM9 that cannot detect sim card??.i think the problem would be the modem..did u try the old modem of our phone??.the MODEM_SC02BOMJJ1.tar.md5..or it would have a conflict??.thanks i will give it a try..c:
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i used CWM too...
i did try the CF-root JVU files and the JJ1 modem but it failed.
I tried flashing my phone 5 times today... gonna stop at that and think about what I did.
need to start writing what I do down so I can back track so someone that knows what to do can look and give me some pointers...

IparryU said:
i used CWM too...
i did try the CF-root JVU files and the JJ1 modem but it failed.
I tried flashing my phone 5 times today... gonna stop at that and think about what I did.
need to start writing what I do down so I can back track so someone that knows what to do can look and give me some pointers...
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oh gosh..im not an android expert or linux whatever..i dont know what to do next..laughs..i think we should consult mr kyapa..i cant figure it out..nose bleed my friend..sorry..:C

greedisgood99999 said:
oh gosh..im not an android expert or linux whatever..i dont know what to do next..laughs..i think we should consult mr kyapa..i cant figure it out..nose bleed my friend..sorry..:C
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mind you kyapa does it all from adb shell... so that might bring a bit more complication...
but if that is the way to go.. .it looks like another few weeks of my life will be hitting up these forums for more answers.

IparryU said:
mind you kyapa does it all from adb shell... so that might bring a bit more complication...
but if that is the way to go.. .it looks like another few weeks of my life will be hitting up these forums for more answers.
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gudluck my friend i hope u can figure it..i will also try another ROMs but i think Cyanogenmod are not compatible for this phone according to CyanogenWiki..did you read about the recovery 3e?.i think that sounds useful..but i didnt tried it yet..gudluck to us..c:

Well the rom is based off some firmware as all ot does is over right some files.
It did mention in the guide above that they keep a specific modem... that and in rom manager there ate several roms to download and flash.
But from my understanding, the japanes model has a one off modem just for the phone and using othe country modles wont work.
as mentioned in the guide above, Canada does not need a different modem file as it will still work.
That all makes sense... so the next step is to find a way to:
A) flash the modem file before flashing CM9
B) flash the modem file after CM9
C) integrate the modem file in CM9 so when
I tried A and B but it failed (i flashed with odin)
C would require knowledge of what a ROM actualy does when you flash it... but going back to the gude, CM9 does not overwrite the modem file when flashing it...
More or less, this would have to be a compatibility issue with the PDA, CSC, PHONE, and .pit file
Sent from my SC-02B using Tapatalk 2

hey guys i was browsing about our phone today
i just notice a value pack for our phone it's the OCL4
anyone who tried this one?
thanks

greedisgood99999 said:
hey guys i was browsing about our phone today
i just notice a value pack for our phone it's the OCL4
anyone who tried this one?
thanks
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Source?
Sent from my SC-02B using Tapatalk 2

[Ultimate Guide] Installing / Rooting / Self-Customizing Stock Rom 4.2.2 / 1 [13/08]

To Being with Lets make this guide in three sections
[Post 1] General Instructions
[Post 2] Installing Stock Rom 4.2.2
[Post 3] Rooting Your Device
[Post 4] Customize your ROM as per your wish
General Instructions
Introduction
Rooting your new purchased android device is leg shaking... Main reasons of rooting is to remove bloatwares, gain power of your own device with full potential, install root application and of course Custom Roms. Flashing with custom images will increase your flash bin counter and this breaks your warranty. So people avoid rooting but thanks to chainfire, reset of this counter is made easy as having nuts...
Before moving ahead let me explain what’s rooting...
Rooting your android device simply means you are enabling administrator rights for yourself!! To be more precise unrooted device restrict user and we use our phone as a guest account like in windows OS.
Warnings:
This ROOTING Steps are foolproof but Rooting means you are playing with systems, so please don't try if you don't know what you are doing...Hence it can brick your device (DEAD) and make it useless... So read the steps completely before proceeding..
Rooting is for your fun not for any legal issues viz, piracy.
Charge your phone well before proceeding.

Installing Stock Rom [e.g. 4.2.2]
Installing Stock Rom [e.g. 4.2.2]
Requirements
1. A well charged Galaxy Grand
2. A computer
3. A USB cord (better one, not that Samsung. Its dam slow. But if you can work with it than no problem. But I personally hate it. I use BlackBerry cord)
4. [ROM flasher] Odin from here
5. And download rom, currently get 4.2.2 it from -
For ROM with one file, Use PDA button and add that file!!
Edited: flash official rom and wipe everything in recovery after flashing.
Hotfiles Courtesy @sammobile
Filecloud Courtesy @danierakes
For latest ROM mirror - here. Courtesy @BEingNiCK
Note: If another update comes than find it here Samsung Updates
So seems you have all 5 required items,
Let’s Begin,
Steps to Installing Stock Rom
Step 1. Switch-off you device and sleep... Lol, kidding... Turn off the device.
Step 2. Enter into the download mode [Volume down + power button + home button (Together, at same time)] release these buttons when logo GT-i9082 appears
Step 3. Start Odin software on your pc
Step 4. Connect your device to pc with the USB cord. (Make sure these settings are ticked, if properly connected...#: [Com#] will get activated.)
So now you need to select proper and specific files into Odin (Stock rom files) please look the image well before flashing...
Here it is for your convenience, look at the colours.
Odin button ----- File Name
PDA ----- CODE_I9082XXXXXXXXXXXXX.tar.md5
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http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/...ms-using-odin-for-windowsw654_zps646eb37a.jpg
Once all the files are set than click start... wait till the Odin status says PASS
You are done!!
Congratulations... You successfully flashed you device.
If you want to root than GOTO [Post 3] Rooting Your Device

Rooting Your Device
Rooting Your Device
Alternatively, You can use Custom roms by @balliboxer, @k2wl, @adityaf..... which can be found in Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development
Requirements [CWM]
1. A sufficiently charged Galaxy Grand
2. A computer
3. A USB cord (better one, not that Samsung. Its dam slow. But if you can work with it than no problem. But I personally hate it. I use BlackBerry cord)
4. [ROM flasher] Odin from here
5. And download CWM from pawitp or by @Mohanshbhr or you can follow method by @chotu222
6. Download SuperSU (place this file in your memory card) from here by the God of Rooting @Chainfire
Steps
Step 1. Switch-off you device and sleep... Lol, kidding... Turn off the device.
Step 2. Enter into the Download Mode [Volume down Button+ power button + home button (Together, at same time)] release these buttons when logo GT-i9082 appears
Step 3. Start Odin software on your pc
Step 4. Connect your device to pc with the USB cord. (Make sure these settings are ticked, if properly connected...#: [Com#] will get activated.)
Look at the image and flash your CWM.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Unplug the USB cord only after the ODIN status SHOWS PASS Status (Very Important)
Congratulations... you have a cwm recovery... It’s a GATE to flash your SuperSU.
Step 2. Turn-off your device and Enter into the CWM Recovery Mode [Volume UP Button+ power button + home button (Together, at same time)]
This is how CWM looks like
So now it’s time for flashing SuperSU Zip file which you downloaded from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
Now select options as the image;
Reboot the device and you will gave SuperSU app, test it by root checker app (from playstore) if you want to test.
Congratulations... You rooted your device successfully...
If you want to customize than Go to [Post 4] customize your ROM as per your wish

Customize your ROM as per your wish
Here, the important app is Titanium Backup, which will help you to remove unwanted apps pushed by Samsung.
Be careful, follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39395506&postcount=604 and remove unwanted apps.
So now your phone is having more RAM, more battery life and lag-free like other custom roms. zipaligned, deodex is for saving space in our device and for themes.As I observed, some people don't trust custom ROM and they want safety over theme and other Custom rom benefits. So guys its your own ROM! Enjoy!
The Ultimate customizer!! ​
Wanam Xposed
Description
NOTE:
- It Requires Root Access
- It Requires Xposed Framework: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
DOWNLOAD HERE
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It’s your own customized ROM, Again congratulations...
For more browser through following threads, these are for 4.2.2. Where as for 4.2.1, there are many threads here...
[App/Port][MOD] Xperia Home 5.0 Launcher for Galaxy Grand
Xperia Z keyboard for grand [All Roms]
[Tutorial] [DPI] How I made my Grand Duos look Awesome than any other Grand Device
[APP][PHOTOSPHERE WORKING ON 4.2.2]New Android 4.3 camera and gallery app
[GUIDE][MOD][GT-i9082/L]_OPTIMIZE DPI 5''_UP 6.6.2013(2 pictures:notifications)

Important Links!
[GUIDE] EFS Backup and Restore for Galaxy Grand i9082 and i9082L By @xenon92
EFS is a system folder in the root directory of your phone that contains very important and basic information about your device's identity like Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth MAC address and the MOST IMPORTANT - IMEI address (nv_data.bin).

May I add.....
Instead of installing super su, one can proceed and flash Balliboxer 4.2.2 rom thru cwm. That way you get root plus zipaligned, deodex or odex.

bongski55 said:
May I add.....
Instead of installing super su, one can proceed and flash Balliboxer 4.2.2 rom thru cwm. That way you get root plus zipaligned, deodex or odex.
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Yes that's good option, but is for self-customized ROM. Few of my friends Questioned me that they dont trust Customized ROMs. People who dont trust custom ROM can finally customize as per their need.

Nice thread, it will help beginners a lot.
But the link you gave that tells which apps can be removed is not very accurate, there are actually many other apps that can be removed safely.
I had made a post about it, but it was for 4.1.2.
Check it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39395506
It should be more or less the same for 4.2.2 but anyway, as soon as I get 4.2.2 I'll make a new post about safe to remove apps. For now I wait for a better version, cuz the current one seems to be full of bugs and many people are disappointed with it to the extent that they downgrade back to 4.1.2...
With all those apps removed when I start my phone I have like 160 mb RAM consumption, and now that I'm using it I just checked, I have 213 mb only...

unclefab said:
Nice thread, it will help beginners a lot.
But the link you gave that tells which apps can be removed is not very accurate, there are actually many other apps that can be removed safely.
I had made a post about it, but it was for 4.1.2.
Check it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39395506
It should be more or less the same for 4.2.2 but anyway, as soon as I get 4.2.2 I'll make a new post about safe to remove apps. For now I wait for a better version, cuz the current one seems to be full of bugs and many people are disappointed with it to the extent that they downgrade back to 4.1.2...
With all those apps removed when I start my phone I have like 160 mb RAM consumption, and now that I'm using it I just checked, I have 213 mb only...
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Post linked. Please share your list for 4.2.2 too.
Thanks.

DBZo07 said:
Post linked. Please share your list for 4.2.2 too.
Thanks.
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I will, but I wait for a decently working 4.2.2, I'm not a very patient person and I hate bugs

unclefab said:
I will, but I wait for a decently working 4.2.2, I'm not a very patient person and I hate bugs
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Trust me its stable.

Just a query sir? can this also be applied to I9082L?

howi_89 said:
Just a query sir? can this also be applied to I9082L?
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Yes. If u have right files for your device.
This guide will remains same for almost all the Samsung device, provided that you have appropriate files for stock rom and cwm for that device.
Sent from my GT-I9082 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

DBZo07 said:
Yes. If u have right files for your device.
This guide will remains same for almost all the Samsung device, provided that you have appropriate files for stock rom and cwm for that device.
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got it sir... what I mean to say is the ROM that I have downloaded from the link u gave... can I use that? im here in the Philippines.. tnx!

Nope, not yet.. 4.2.2 is not released for your i9082L

is this update ok for European phone
DBZo07 said:
Installing Stock Rom [e.g. 4.2.2]
Requirements
1. A well charged Galaxy Grand
2. A computer
3. A USB cord (better one, not that Samsung. Its dam slow. But if you can work with it than no problem. But I personally hate it. I use BlackBerry cord)
4. [ROM flasher] Odin from here
5. And download rom, currently get 4.2.2 it from -
Hotfiles Courtesy @sammobile
Filecloud Courtesy @danierakes
For mirror get it here. Courtesy @BEingNiCK
Note: If another update comes than find it here Samsung Updates
So seems you have all 5 required items,
Let’s Begin,
Steps to Installing Stock Rom
Step 1. Switch-off you device and sleep... Lol, kidding... Turn off the device.
Step 2. Enter into the download mode [Volume down + power button + home button (Together, at same time)] release these buttons when logo GT-i9082 appears
Step 3. Start Odin software on your pc
Step 4. Connect your device to pc with the USB cord. (Make sure these settings are ticked, if properly connected...#: [Com#] will get activated.)
So now you need to select proper and specific files into Odin (Stock rom files) please look the image well before flashing...
Here it is for your convenience, look at the colours.
Once all the files are set than click start... wait till the Odin status says PASS
You are done!!
Congratulations... You successfully flashed you device.
If you want to root than GOTO [Post 3] Rooting Your Device
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Yhe question is in the titlle :
Ok for european phone ?

guims78 said:
Yhe question is in the titlle :
Ok for european phone ?
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This tutorial is for i9082. What is your model number
Sent from my GT-I9082 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

..well, i'll just have to wait then...
thanks anyway sir...

PROBLEM in 4.2.2 ROM
Hello everybody,
I am facing some problems after installing ROM 4.2.2
1. Proximate sensor is not working for call. (as i take the phone to my ear it is not calling to the contact.)
2. Contact display is not correct. eg. When i type "Ra" then i got 6 contacts like : Rahul, Rahul, Rahul (SIM), Raj, Raj (SIM), Rajesh.
Now when I choose the contact "Rahul (SIM) then it is not Rahul it is Raj. :crying:
All contact are displaying like this.
3. When i got new sms then it shows only new sms received. Not showing the name of sender... :crying:
Help me frnds.... plzzzz

fageria said:
Hello everybody,
I am facing some problems after installing ROM 4.2.2
1. Proximate sensor is not working for call. (as i take the phone to my ear it is not calling to the contact.)
2. Contact display is not correct. eg. When i type "Ra" then i got 6 contacts like : Rahul, Rahul, Rahul (SIM), Raj, Raj (SIM), Rajesh.
Now when I choose the contact "Rahul (SIM) then it is not Rahul it is Raj. :crying:
All contact are displaying like this.
3. When i got new sms then it shows only new sms received. Not showing the name of sender... :crying:
Help me frnds.... plzzzz
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1 & 2 known bugs for some working fine for some not
1. get app from play store( workaround )
2. flash s4 contacts app or use alternative
3. Message > Settings > Notifications > check preview message

[Q] How can i fix it?

Alright, my problem is when i try to call someone this message pops "Not registered on network".This all happened when i changed from stock to arrow rom,everything ran smoothly but this message kept popping up even on any rom plus stock. I've searched on this forum for the same problem and seems like it can be solved with files called "EFS".
Thank god i did full nandroid backup before changing to arrow rom, so i tried to restore but every single time twrp says "no os installed do you wish to continue?" so i continued as if twrp is nuts but the phone gets stuck on the black screen after you restart the phone.I also tried installing stock firmware which is "I9500XXUEMJ5" then downloading nandroid manager and restore from there,but still not working.
Honestly i don't know what to do now as a phone without the ability to make calls is useless.I don't know why nandroid backup is not working properly,but the file is 3.7gb which contains EFS system etc...
Update: Seems like my backup is corrupted so backing up is impossible,which is fine.
Update(1):There is a new firmware for my phone "XSG" which is:
Product Code: XSG
PDA: I9500XXUEMJ8
CSC: I9500OJVEMJ8
MODEM: I9500XXUEMJ8
So shall i just wipe cache,data etc../factory reset then install using Odin V3.09?
And after that shall i download the specific modem too? or is it already installed with the firmware?
Thanks in advance!

This nandroid backup is corrupted. The unique u have to do is flash a CLEAN STOCK ROM for ur device and dont restore the backup.
*EDIT: I hope it solve ur problem. Next time use this ONE for backup ur EFS

Joku1981 said:
This nandroid backup is corrupted. The unique u have to do is flash a CLEAN STOCK ROM for ur device and dont restore the backup.
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Alright i am a noob,so can you tell me what do you mean by saying "CLEAN STOCK ROM".And if i do will i get "Not registered on network" message? since "EFS" files must be the ones i backed up.

Go into Settings, About device, Status, does your IMEI number show?
By clean stock rom, you'll need to flash a stock rom via Odin. Whats your current baseband version? Also are you on new knox bootloader or old non knox bootloader?

Mroxogen said:
Alright i am a noob,so can you tell me what do you mean by saying "CLEAN STOCK ROM".And if i do will i get "Not registered on network" message? since "EFS" files must be the ones i backed up.
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I think if u flash correct STOCK ROM with ODIN 3.09 for ur device all ur problems will be solved. Forget the EFS now :highfive:

nikzDHD said:
Go into Settings, About device, Status, does your IMEI number show?
By clean stock rom, you'll need to flash a stock rom via Odin. Whats your current baseband version? Also are you on new knox bootloader or old non knox bootloader?
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To tell you the truth i have no knowledge at all to answer you question.Also my phone is in a state where i cannot open anything but only recovery.

Mroxogen said:
To tell you the truth i have no knowledge at all to answer you question.Also my phone is in a state where i cannot open anything but only recovery.
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We can determine if you have KNOX or not easily, since you can boot into recovery you should be able to boot into Download Mode too.
Press, power and volume down button to boot in download mode.
You will have KNOX if your download mode has the below:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Non KNOX:
Warranty BIT is KNOX for I9500.

Joku1981 said:
I think if u flash correct STOCK ROM with ODIN 3.09 for ur device all ur problems will be solved. Forget the EFS now :highfive:
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Is this what "CLEAN STOCK ROM" http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9500&pcode=XSG#firmware is?
Also i picked this up because i remember XXUEMJ5 was written in the phone.And about flashing "Stock rom" should i factory reset ?

nikzDHD said:
We can determine if you have KNOX or not easily, since you can boot into recovery you should be able to boot into Download Mode too.
Press, power and volume down button to boot in download mode.
You will have KNOX if your download mode has the below:
Non KNOX:
Warranty BIT is KNOX for I9500.
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My phone says:
ODIN MODE:
PRODUCT NAME: GT - I9500
CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
WARRANTY BIT: 1

Mroxogen said:
Is this what "CLEAN STOCK ROM" http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9500&pcode=XSG#firmware is?
Also i picked this up because i remember XXUEMJ5 was written in the phone.And about flashing "Stock rom" should i factory reset ?
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What country is ur phone from? Is branded?

Mroxogen said:
My phone says:
ODIN MODE:
PRODUCT NAME: GT - I9500
CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
WARRANTY BIT: 1
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That's fine you have KNOX.
You'd need to choose the correct firmware, if you think MJ5 was the one you had installed then flash that, although your free to flash whatever is higher like the newest FW for I9500 but not you will not be able to downgrade to a lower FW version.
Instructions For Flashing Firmware:
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin3 v3.09
- Open Odin3 v3.09
- Restart phone in download mode (Press and hold Home + Power + Volume down buttons)
- Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
- Add I9505XXUEMJ5_I9505OXAEMJ5_I9505XXUEMJ5_HOME.tar.md5 to AP (The firmware you have downloaded)
- Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
- Click start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.
- If you encounter any issues with the firmware (Any FC, Bootloop etc)
- Boot into recovery mode (Home+power+vol up)
- Choose to wipe/factory reset. (THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA INCLUDING YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD!)
- Then choose reboot and you should be good to go!

nikzDHD said:
That's fine you have KNOX.
You'd need to choose the correct firmware, if you think MJ5 was the one you had installed then flash that, although your free to flash whatever is higher like the newest FW for I9500 but not you will not be able to downgrade to a lower FW version.
Instructions For Flashing Firmware:
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin3 v3.09
- Open Odin3 v3.09
- Restart phone in download mode (Press and hold Home + Power + Volume down buttons)
- Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
- Add I9505XXUEMJ5_I9505OXAEMJ5_I9505XXUEMJ5_HOME.tar.md5 to AP (The firmware you have downloaded)
- Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
- Click start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.
- If you encounter any issues with the firmware (Any FC, Bootloop etc)
- Boot into recovery mode (Home+power+vol up)
- Choose to wipe/factory reset. (THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA INCLUDING YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD!)
- Then choose reboot and you should be good to go!
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Alright i will do what the instructions says,then i will give you the outcome!
regarding Joku1981's question i live in United Arab Emirates,and on the box the last 3 letters says "XSG".

Mroxogen said:
Alright i will do what the instructions says,then i will give you the outcome!
regarding Joku1981's question i live in United Arab Emirates,and on the box the last 3 letters says "XSG".
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The correct firmware for u is this one coz is the latest for XSG: HERE
* EDIT: I think u have downloaded before the correct one and u dont need download it again. Use the method is telling u the person of the #11 post and good luck

I did the reset this but i still get the message.What shall i do now?

Does your system boot up?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

nikzDHD said:
Does your system boot up?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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Yes it's in a perfect state,however the message still pops up therefore i can't call nor text.

Mroxogen said:
Yes it's in a perfect state,however the message still pops up therefore i can't call nor text.
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Follow this guide and tell me how it works

Joku1981 said:
Follow this guide and tell me how it works
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Still no luck at all.If there is no other way to solve it,shall i give it back to Samsung to fix it? And will they take it because i rooted the phone?

I reckon your EFS is corrupted. Try flashing another modem to rule out modem issues.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

nikzDHD said:
I reckon your EFS is corrupted. Try flashing another modem to rule out modem issues.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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Actually the guide tells me to flash a new modem, however it doesn't work.

[HOW-TO] [GUIDE] : [Reverting Back To Stock Anytime With Kies/Smart Switch]

I'm posting this to help some people out here about reflashing a phone back to stock with out having a firmware to do it threw ODIN.
You have (3) options to revert back to STOCK firmware. I will cover (2) of the ways to revert back to stock right now.
OPTION 1 - SAMSUNG KIES 3
1.) Download SAMSUNG KIES 3
2.) Open SAMSUNG KIES 3
3.) Once KIES 3 openes you will see a screen that says : UNSUPPORTED DEVICE ALERT : THE CONNECTED DEVICE IS SUPPORTED THROUGH SMARTSWITCH, WHICH IS FASTER AND MORE CONVENIENT : CLICK CONFIM
4.) Click tools , select Firmware upgrade and initialization
5.) Model Name : SM-G930F
6.) Your serial #
click OK
follow steps
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
OPTION 2 - SAMSUNG SMART SWITCH
1.) Download SAMSUNG Smart Switch
2.) Open SAMSUNG Smart Switch
3.) Click the MORE button on the top right
4.) Click tools , select Emergency software recovery and initialization
5.) Make sure your phone is in DOWNLOAD MODE
6.) Click DEVICE INITALZATION TAB
7.) Model Name : SM-G930F
8.) Your serial #
click OK
follow steps

Ive been curious about this in case I mess something up. Will this work even for rooted devices?
Sent from my SM-G930FD using XDA-Developers mobile app

Odin also work to get phone on stock...check this
http://lifeatsamsung.com/unbrick-galaxy-s7-s7-edge/

tclocki said:
Ive been curious about this in case I mess something up. Will this work even for rooted devices?
Sent from my SM-G930FD using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Yes even with rooted deviced , you will return back to stock
abdurrehman09 said:
Odin also work to get phone on stock...check this
http://lifeatsamsung.com/unbrick-galaxy-s7-s7-edge/
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Yes this is the 3rd option threw ODIN

Thanks guys
Sent from my SM-G930FD using XDA-Developers mobile app

This just saved my ass!

Do we need to flash stock recovery for doing this? I doubt this will work with TWRP recovery still active.

tejas986 said:
Do we need to flash stock recovery for doing this? I doubt this will work with TWRP recovery still active.
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if you use the method given in third post (odin method), you do not need any custom or stock recovery to be flashed before getting phone back to stock

abdurrehman09 said:
if you use the method given in third post (odin method), you do not need any custom or stock recovery to be flashed before getting phone back to stock
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This is not true - even with TWRP on the phone u can use method 1 or 2 it will return your phone back to stock. You will then have to flash twrp back to the phone after if you want to

Studio1b said:
This is not true - even with TWRP on the phone u can use method 1 or 2 it will return your phone back to stock. You will then have to flash twrp back to the phone after if you want to
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I actually tried with twrp, but it didn't work. Maybe I missed out on doing something there in the settings.
Regards,
Tejas
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Studio1b said:
This is not true - even with TWRP on the phone u can use method 1 or 2 it will return your phone back to stock. You will then have to flash twrp back to the phone after if you want to
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yes...you are right, if we use odin to flash a stock firmware, we will need to install twrp again..but in fact I wanted to inform that if you can live without twrp, odin method should help.

tejas986 said:
I actually tried with twrp, but it didn't work. Maybe I missed out on doing something there in the settings.
Regards,
Tejas
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
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just follow the directions the phone will return back to stock
you can also just enter download mode and then doing the directions

Trying this on s7edge. Everything works well, but I can't manage to get my telekom branding and settings back. Tried Kies, odin, this way here, at the end I have a clean telekom rom (ddt) without branding and settings, but I need (dtm).

Back to Stock - Fix Bootloop I Unbrick (NoobFriendly) [Video Guide]
Hello everyone,
so, i made a new video to help some of the guys that dont know much about phones and technology. I would like to know what do you think about the video and if you need any help just ask me here Have a great day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpIwPUhy3ls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpIwPUhy3ls

appelsaft said:
Trying this on s7edge. Everything works well, but I can't manage to get my telekom branding and settings back. Tried Kies, odin, this way here, at the end I have a clean telekom rom (ddt) without branding and settings, but I need (dtm).
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u need to use the CSC changer then

Hello i am using nougat beta flashed via odin. But i am not getting updates ota like beta 3. So i think to go back to the stock again so that i can get ota updates without flashing via odin everytime. Will this method help me to gain eligibility for ota again?
My device still didnt trip knox.
Please help...

Studio1b said:
I'm posting this to help some people out here about reflashing a phone back to stock with out having a firmware to do it threw ODIN.
You have (3) options to revert back to STOCK firmware. I will cover (2) of the ways to revert back to stock right now.
OPTION 1 - SAMSUNG KIES 3
1.) Download SAMSUNG KIES 3
2.) Open SAMSUNG KIES 3
3.) Once KIES 3 openes you will see a screen that says : UNSUPPORTED DEVICE ALERT : THE CONNECTED DEVICE IS SUPPORTED THROUGH SMARTSWITCH, WHICH IS FASTER AND MORE CONVENIENT : CLICK CONFIM
4.) Click tools , select Firmware upgrade and initialization
5.) Model Name : SM-G930F
6.) Your serial #
click OK
follow steps
OPTION 2 - SAMSUNG SMART SWITCH
1.) Download SAMSUNG Smart Switch
2.) Open SAMSUNG Smart Switch
3.) Click the MORE button on the top right
4.) Click tools , select Emergency software recovery and initialization
5.) Make sure your phone is in DOWNLOAD MODE
6.) Click DEVICE INITALZATION TAB
7.) Model Name : SM-G930F
8.) Your serial #
click OK
follow steps
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Brother thank you very much !! You saved my phone and my life xD I unbricked my phone and you are the king !!

Can i also do this from the nougat beta? Because i had to flash a bootloader or something when i installed the beta

Can i use kies/smart switch to revert back to stock ATT after installing SM-935U firmware?

Is ota update working again after do this?

S7 Edge bricked by flashing Chainfire root without OEM unlocked..

Hello everyone,
Sadly I've been stupid enough to flash Chainfire root trough Odin without enabling the "OEM Unlock" setting in android.
The phone is now stuck at the boot logo. Is there any way to get it to boot again? Or obtain the data that is on the phone?
It is an S7 Edge SM-G935F hero2lte
I was thinking to flash TWRP and create a backup, but I've got no idea if this is possible.
Luckily most of the pictures are on a External SD.
Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks for reading.
Lurninn

Download offical firmware from sammobile and flash it with Odin

Boot in download mode and flash official stock firmware...

Try flashing stock official firmware with HOME_CSC instead of CSC file so that it doesn't wipe your phone.
TWRP backup method will not work here since it also require OEM unlock and it must format /data once to remove encryption, so that it can read the partition which defeat the purpose since your current data are gone from the format.
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

@Lurninn
download Kies for samsung and run emergency firmware download and install.
no need for Odin

artaniss11k said:
@Lurninn
download Kies for samsung and run emergency firmware download and install.
no need for Odin
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Thanks! But will it wipe my data?

Lurninn said:
Thanks! But will it wipe my data?
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No.
It will ask you for phone model and serial number.
Read them from the back of the phone.
Install kies, run the program, put your phone to download mode and connect to pc.
In the upper section there must be a tab where you find "emergency firmware download and install" or something like that.
This is where you will be ask for model and serial number and the restauration begins.
If you want a clean install with all the data wiped, there a custom recovery will be handy from where you format everything and after that you will use kies.
Good luck

is kies even compatible with s7 edge? I have to use Smart Switch
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Thanks all, I'll try tomorrow and let you know if it worked.

HeatOfLisboa67 said:
is kies even compatible with s7 edge? I have to use Smart Switch
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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Yes it is. I used it myself a week ago

artaniss11k said:
Yes it is. I used it myself a week ago
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thank you I'll have a go kies 3 I suppose?
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

HeatOfLisboa67 said:
thank you I'll have a go kies 3 I suppose?
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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There are 2 versions of kies, one for older devices until galaxy s4, and one for newer devices.
I can't remember wich one is, but the app warns you if you didn't install the correct version

I have to mention, the firmware on the phone is the UK one instead of the Dutch one. I did this back then to get the 7.0 update earlier.
Will the Kies method still be possible?

NonXtreme said:
Try flashing stock official firmware with HOME_CSC instead of CSC file so that it doesn't wipe your phone.
TWRP backup method will not work here since it also require OEM unlock and it must format /data once to remove encryption, so that it can read the partition which defeat the purpose since your current data are gone from the format.
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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Thanks for your help. but: Stock my S7 comes with PHN firmware ( Which is dutch ) but recently I've downloaded the BTU firmware. ( UK Unbranded ) in order to receive the 7.0 update earlier. So, : I downloaded the latest BTU Firmware for the S7 edge.
It comes with 5 files.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Now, should I just open the HOME_CSC_OXA in the CSC tab in ODIN and flash it?

artaniss11k said:
No.
It will ask you for phone model and serial number.
Read them from the back of the phone.
Install kies, run the program, put your phone to download mode and connect to pc.
In the upper section there must be a tab where you find "emergency firmware download and install" or something like that.
This is where you will be ask for model and serial number and the restauration begins.
If you want a clean install with all the data wiped, there a custom recovery will be handy from where you format everything and after that you will use kies.
Good luck
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The emergency option isn't available somehow. It shows "Lists of devices requiring emergency recovery" , but the list is empty.
When i choose the firmware upgrade option, I indeed have to enter my model name + Serial number, but the message states that data WILL be wiped.

@Lurninn
Here... my bad Take a closer look
This is what i used and on my device it didn't wipe data.
I don't know if it is available for you too but i did it a couple of times when i really messed up my phones and each time my photos and videos weren't deleted.
No matter what firmware you are on right now, kies will download the latest one corresponding to your device and the country it was released for.

artaniss11k said:
@Lurninn
Here... my bad Take a closer look
This is what i used and on my device it didn't wipe data.
I don't know if it is available for you too but i did it a couple of times when i really messed up my phones and each time my photos and videos weren't deleted.
No matter what firmware you are on right now, kies will download the latest one corresponding to your device and the country it was released for.
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The thing is, my phone originally is a PHN (Dutch) Phone, however, I flashed BTU (UK) Firmware on my phone.
And btw, Could it be that your pictures were on an external SD card? because using this recovery doesn't touch the external SD. I'm still not convinced that this will keep internal data untouched. ;(
The method of flashing HOME CSC seems the most safe/logical to me at this moment.

Lurninn said:
And btw, Could it be that your pictures were on an external SD card? because using this recovery doesn't touch the external SD. I'm still not convinced that this will keep internal data untouched. ;(
The method of flashing HOME CSC seems the most safe/logical to me at this moment.
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I did it on my s6edge wich doesn't have a external SDcard support only via otg.
Regarding the firmware, i told you that kies doesn't care about that becauce it will read your original trace of csc and will download the coresponding firware ( if the original firmware was Dutch it will download Dutch firmware )
I don't tell you to use my method and i don't guarantee you that this is 100% safe for what you want, but i'm telling you that i used this method and for me it worked even on non-external SDcard phones with no data loss except the third party apps.
Analize all advices you got here and chose a method.
I' m really curious. Don't forget to post the result.
Good luck.
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Also i dit it on my g935f. When i bought it i did some test photos, no SDcard in it.
At home i rooted it uncorespondingly and i bricked it.
Kies was my savior and after the process my taken pictures were there

NonXtreme said:
Try flashing stock official firmware with HOME_CSC instead of CSC file so that it doesn't wipe your phone.
TWRP backup method will not work here since it also require OEM unlock and it must format /data once to remove encryption, so that it can read the partition which defeat the purpose since your current data are gone from the format.
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artaniss11k said:
I did it on my s6edge wich doesn't have a external SDcard support only via otg.
Regarding the firmware, i told you that kies doesn't care about that becauce it will read your original trace of csc and will download the coresponding firware ( if the original firmware was Dutch it will download Dutch firmware )
I don't tell you to use my method and i don't guarantee you that this is 100% safe for what you want, but i'm telling you that i used this method and for me it worked even on non-external SDcard phones with no data loss except the third party apps.
Analize all advices you got here and chose a method.
I' m really curious. Don't forget to post the result.
Good luck.
---------- Post added at 19:49 ---------- Previous post was at 19:46 ----------
Also i dit it on my g935f. When i bought it i did some test photos, no SDcard in it.
At home i rooted it uncorespondingly and i bricked it.
Kies was my savior and after the process my taken pictures were there
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Most of my pictures are on the SD-Card, It are mostly the 3'rth party apps that I was worrying about.
BUT: I've followed NonXtreme's method, and I SUCCEED!!!
I downloaded latest BTU Firmware from Sammobile, and flashed all 4 files (and CSC_Home) trough Odin.
At first I was kinda worried because after flashing the phone booted with "Erasing" in screen. The phone successfully booted, and remained just like I left it.
You might want to try this method next time artaniss11k if you want to keep your apps & settings.
Thanks guys for your help/suggestions.