I was just wondering about the lack of people posting md5 for custom roms in the dev section
Love the works of the devs here and the only reason I'm posting this here is to hope devs and mods read this
I've flashed a few roms that had the wrong md5 and trust me it isn't fun. Also it won't help the devs find bugs as people may report issues that are simply due to bad downloads
I've been flashing roms for various phone for over 2 years but find the lack of md5 posting in here a little disturbing compared to other xda forums for android.
Shouldn't this be mandatory by now?
fidorulz said:
I was just wondering about the lack of people posting md5 for custom roms in the dev section
Love the works of the devs here and the only reason I'm posting this here is to hope devs and mods read this
I've flashed a few roms that had the wrong md5 and trust me it isn't fun. Also it won't help the devs find bugs as people may report issues that are simply due to bad downloads
I've been flashing roms for various phone for over 2 years but find the lack of md5 posting in here a little disturbing compared to other xda forums for android.
Shouldn't this be mandatory by now?
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+1 I totally agree
and for people who dont know what is it
http://dret.net/glossary/md5
Well if a self-extracting archive is corrupt it just won't extract the tarball do I think you don't need md5 for the firmwares.
For CWM ROM I would agree that if you're anal about these things then an MD5 checksum would be a good way to check the integrity of your download.
Intratech said:
Well if a self-extracting archive is corrupt it just won't extract the tarball do I think you don't need md5 for the firmwares.
For CWM ROM I would agree that if you're anal about these things then an MD5 checksum would be a good way to check the integrity of your download.
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I disagree m8
its not about being rectal, but files can change due broadband problems, the reason why u c that Cyanogenmod devs r doing this by default. I think it should be mandatory as the op stated
drreality said:
I disagree m8
its not about being rectal, but files can change due broadband problems, the reason why u c that Cyanogenmod devs r doing this by default. I think it should be mandatory as the op stated
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Many people download these roms over wireless data which has more chances of packet loss or corrupt info.
Also this won't take too much time for dev just to post this info and it avoids many issues.
I was using custom desire hd roms and prior to that nexus one roms and all those xda forums post them without a second thought.
It's not a big deal to post it but it's a big deal for the people installing these roms who don't want corrupt roms and for devs who want valid feedback.
That's why I don't understand the lack of posting them for these roms
Yeah, but...
Intratech said:
if a self-extracting archive is corrupt it just won't extract
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You can't argue with that point. Maybe for zip files it's a good idea, but for firmwares that are self-extracting zips (like Intratech's), it's literally a non-requirement.
Good idea otherwise though.
If I'm honest here, speaking as a user, not a mod.
I'd rather it wasnt mandatory, that way its another indicator of whether or not a ROM is worth flashing.
MD5 - No issues....
No MD5 - Who knows what other shortcuts they've taken...... Dont flash.
jm2c
One of the reason I didn't bother with the md5 and just created self-extracting archives was because of the unbelievable number of PMs I got asking what it was for and how to use MD5 and that kind of thing which made me go: !!
Couldn't believe that people on here didn't know what a md5 hash was or how it was used.
drreality said:
I disagree m8
its not about being rectal, but files can change due broadband problems, the reason why u c that Cyanogenmod devs r doing this by default. I think it should be mandatory as the op stated
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I well aware of the issues with transmitting of data via tcp/ip, my job kind of depends on knowing little stupid details like that. Files don't change, the data becomes corrupt. If a self-extracting archive is corrupt it won't extract, you'll get an error.
conantroutman said:
If I'm honest here, speaking as a user, not a mod.
I'd rather it wasnt mandatory, that way its another indicator of whether or not a ROM is worth flashing.
MD5 - No issues....
No MD5 - Who knows what other shortcuts they've taken...... Dont flash.
jm2c
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I well aware of the issues with transmitting of data via tcp/ip, my job kind of depends on knowing little stupid details like that. Files don't change, the data becomes corrupt. If a self-extracting archive is corrupt it won't extract, you'll get an error.
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Yeah, Conan you noob.
johncmolyneux said:
Yeah, Conan you noob.
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HUH?? **Scooby Doo face**
Edit.
For the record.
I was solely referring to this regarding cwm zips and not official firmwares.
Also. If I used the word developers in a previous post then that should probablt be replaced with "zip file abusers".
Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.....
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HUH?? **Scooby Doo face**
Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.....
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Sorry - been in off-topic all night and forgot where I was.
Good point, my friend. That's what I meant to say
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Sorry - been in off-topic all night and forgot where I was.
Good point, my friend. That's what I meant to say
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That place will rot your mind faster than crack.....
Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.....
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That place will rot your mind faster than crack.....
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Sounds good to me
I'm simply stating that supplying the MD5 for the ROMs devs make for people is something that is easy to do and should be done to allow a certain amount of quality control
There are plenty of MD5 checking applications on the market people can use if they want to check it
I don't understand why asking DEVs to supply this is such a big deal. Devs are asking users to trust them with custom firmware they make so why shouldn't users be able to validate the ROM they download isn't corrupt prior to flashing via CWM.
Also keep in mind not all users use these roms to flash some may download them to simply extract certain files or apps in order to mod their current phone like me extracting the older android market to replace the new one which I don't like.
I simply think its simple quality control and doesn't take much time for anyone to post.
Correct me if I am wrong but if a ROM developer posts a thread here, with there rom and everything in it, without a MD5 sum and has users using it. If those users post that the rom is bad and has a lot of problems, people will avoid it.
If its really good, the ROM will be downloaded plenty of times and the thread will have plenty of pages stating the rom is good. Isn't that basically the same thing as MD5 checking to see if the rom is good?
Also, never download anything from a source you do not trust.
Syrellaris said:
Correct me if I am wrong but if a ROM developer posts a thread here, with there rom and everything in it, without a MD5 sum and has users using it. If those users post that the rom is bad and has a lot of problems, people will avoid it.
If its really good, the ROM will be downloaded plenty of times and the thread will have plenty of pages stating the rom is good. Isn't that basically the same thing as MD5 checking to see if the rom is good?
Also, never download anything from a source you do not trust.
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But that's the thing an MD5 is simply a fingerprint to make sure that the ROM the dev uploaded is the ROM you downloaded and are about to flash. It has nothing to do with trusting the dev but its not like most of us know them personally anyways but that's besides the point.
The ROM that is uploaded may be correct and many people maybe downloading and using it but the corruption comes from during the download process either via the computer or on the phone.
Due to this sometimes 1 out of 100 or 1000 downloads for example maybe corrupt.So in this case 999 out of 1000 people will have the right file and no issues. I may not want to be that 1 out of 1000 that have a corrupt download thus I check the MD5 to make sure what I downloaded is what was uploaded and wanted to flash.
Takes 2 min of my time and I know what I have is what I wanted
Intratech said:
I well aware of the issues with transmitting of data via tcp/ip, my job kind of depends on knowing little stupid details like that. Files don't change, the data becomes corrupt. If a self-extracting archive is corrupt it won't extract, you'll get an error.
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The archives you create, Intratech, are only "self-extracting" on windows machines. I myself sometimes use your files but, being on Linux, I have to extract them using p7zip... and hence, I don't believe they are "self-extracting".
This being said, if the .7z file is corrupt, there is some chance that p7zip refuse to extract it. However, I don't believe this is a fullproof way of testing the viability of the file (it might be corrupt but "not enough/not at the right place" for p7zip to refuse the extraction). Then again, md5 sums are not fullproof tests either, by definition...
PS: I don't know how .7z files work. They maybe contain some kind of key check the extractor can test. Thus, everything I told might simply be BS
I'd rather a self-extracting archive than having to actually manually check an MD5 myself.. I'm lazy like that.
I realise that if its a self-extracting archive then I'll need my PC to flash it but I can live with that
Related
I just read a 3-page thread about a 2.08 radio, thread contained over 10 upload links, several reported corrupt files... HeavyHMS proposed to check the download with MD5 he posted (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5607137&postcount=108).
Why not include ALL "high-impact" releases (radio, ROM) with MD5? For security, user safety, and to guarantee future use of public media uploaders (uploading 10 times is perhaps not really neccessary, is it...).
Most people blindly eat (flash) anything from a kitchen. You just know there is some Black Hat out there waiting to alter a release...
/dXsL (not a Black Hat, really )
Good idea. This should be mandatory.
Decent uploaders are publishing checksums.
pathologo said:
Good idea. This should be mandatory.
Decent uploaders are publishing checksums.
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I totally agree!
Flashing a corrupted rom it's not a great problem, but can generate panic in newbies, with many catastrophic post
heavyhms said:
I totally agree!
Flashing a corrupted rom it's not a great problem, but can generate panic in newbies, with many catastrophic post
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yes confirm...
this is a good idea
in my next rom,i will use MD5,
to garanty integrity file
There are a lot of misunderstanding imho.
For example flashing the 2.08 radio....
Nobody talks about what rom they are using.
Shipped/cooked, 1.43,1.48,1.49,1.66,2.05,2.07....
I mean it's crap nobody cares.
So should a md5 checksum realy help?
My 2 cents.
Grtz Leo
it is true
but at the end we make our job well
nobody will be able to be complained
MD5 checksum is necessary to verify that a mirror is not hosting a modified version of a certain released file. Be it a radio or a ROM, regardless of its contents... the checksum is used to verify that what you downloaded is the same thing that the original poster intended to give you, and no one has tampered with the data on its way to you.
I'd definitely agree that it is important. However, few are the people who will actually check it, especially if they're newbies or not very (technically) knowledgeable about this.
Yeah I know that, but is it realy necassary that's the question.
LoL
z_rudy said:
MD5 checksum is necessary to verify that a mirror is not hosting a modified version of a certain released file. Be it a radio or a ROM, regardless of its contents... the checksum is used to verify that what you downloaded is the same thing that the original poster intended to give you, and no one has tampered with the data on its way to you.
I'd definitely agree that it is important. However, few are the people who will actually check it, especially if they're newbies or not very (technically) knowledgeable about this.
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Yeah I know that, but is it realy necassary that's the question.
LoL
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With the release of the first 2.08 radio many users have uploaded on mirrors corrupted files without any check, resulting in many worried posts ("OMFG, my phone is DEAD" ).
With md5 anyone could check the file integrity if wants (and if is doesn't want to check the rom integrity before flashing isn't my problem , but can't cry after )
Here new RUU for Mecha
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cb1..._NV_8k_1.41_9k_1.64_release_182746_signed.exe
Enjoy!
is this new ota?
komradefox said:
is this new ota?
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yes .10 char
Football... Ive had almost every android phone created with almost every carrier... and everytime.. your always the one with the latest releases and builds
I would like to say thank you
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Will this make me lose root
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Why is it an .exe?
Football said:
Here new RUU for Mecha
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cb1..._NV_8k_1.41_9k_1.64_release_182746_signed.exe
Enjoy!
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Is this the leak that came out a while ago? Or is this different in some way?
Not sure about the exe part but it does look to be slightly different.
Leaked:
PG05IMG_Mecha_VERIZON_WWE_1.13.605.7_Radio_1.16.00.0402w_NV_8k_1.41_9k_1.64_release_182727_signed.zip
Football OTA:
RUU_Mecha_VERIZON_WWE_1.13.605.7_Radio_1.16.00.0402w_1_NV_8k_1.41_9k_1.64_release_182746_signed.exe
Since it's signed, then yes it will make you lose root.
Going to check out this "leaked update." The EXE is a giveaway but I'll have fun checking it out.
Also, OP, don't be offended. It's very suspicious when someone posts an EXE file in the world of Android unless it's been confirmed good over and over again.
Do your research before insinuating someone is posting something "Bad". RUUs come in EXE form, many people (including me) just extract them first, because we do not use windows.
Football is a reliable source, and if you pay a little attention, you would know many of the early RUUs came from him prior to the phone release.
This is likely the same as the ZIP i posted earlier, will check now.
Also, don't flash this over a rooted device.
Not to sound too greedy or impatient... are there any mirrors for this yet? Its downloading really slow... and sometimes even "pausing" (bites received stalls for a few moments)
Stevez48 said:
Not sure about the exe part but it does look to be slightly different.
Leaked:
PG05IMG_Mecha_VERIZON_WWE_1.13.605.7_Radio_1.16.00.0402w_NV_8k_1.41_9k_1.64_release_182727_signed.zip
Football OTA:
RUU_Mecha_VERIZON_WWE_1.13.605.7_Radio_1.16.00.0402w_1_NV_8k_1.41_9k_1.64_release_182746_signed.exe
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Hopefully slightly modified radio? I always got reboots on the leaked radio. We can only hope
jcase said:
Do your research before insinuating someone is posting something "Bad". RUUs come in EXE form, many people (including me) just extract them first, because we do not use windows.
Football is a reliable source, and if you pay a little attention, you would know many of the early RUUs came from him prior to the phone release.
This is likely the same as the ZIP i posted earlier, will check now.
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Wasn't necessarily saying he wasn't a bad source, merely saying that some people find it sketchy to see an exe over a zip or rar archive.
ProTekk said:
Wasn't necessarily saying he wasn't a bad source, merely saying that some people find it sketchy to see an exe over a zip or rar archive.
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Why would be posting something in it's original form be sketchy? RUUs come as an EXE. You have to extract the zip from them.
I mean, if people are worried about a virus extract it. I don't see people freaking out over APKs being posted, when it is just as easy if not easier to drop malware into an APK.
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Hopefully slightly modified radio? I always got reboots on the leaked radio. We can only hope
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I will do a comparison in about 30 minutes, but I believe it is the same rom.
jcase said:
I will do a comparison in about 30 minutes, but I believe it is the same rom.
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Thanks for keeping us posted.
Sent from my Thunderbolt.
Lets hope it's modified.
I downloaded the RRU EXE from the OP... pulled the ROM.ZIP out of it and did a FC /BIN against PG05IMG_Mecha_VERIZON_WWE_1.13.605.7_Radio_1.16.00.0402w_NV_8k_1.41_9k_1.64_release_182727_signed.zip
There were differences found.
I'll leave it to the experts to pull apart the ROM.ZIP in this RRU EXE and figure out exactly what those differences are, and if they mean anything to us.
Hello Nookers,
Remember that Sense 3.0 Port for Nook Project a long time ago? Well, the thread got closed because there wasn't a full product ready.
I'm almost done with my first working Sense Port, but I just need one more thing. First, lemme explain. These apps fail to works because the dump I used was an EVO View 4G dump, not the Wifi-Flyer's dump. So I have now managed to get a hold of a Deodexed Flyer RUU. I have extracted the ROM.zip containing system.img, data.img, etc. What I need now is a way to extract files from those. I have access to a Mac and PC but if ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY I will install Linux.
Thanks,
King Black Bomb.
Moo
if they are img files you can use IM disk to mount the img file on your PC. then you can access them and remove the files that you need to remove.
Dude, before you got banned two weeks ago, you said this would be done in 4 days, and you are still working on it? This is why you are not considered a credible developer.
You can use winimage to extract img files.
indagroove said:
Dude, before you got banned two weeks ago, you said this would be done in 4 days, and you are still working on it? This is why you are not considered a credible developer.
You can use winimage to extract img files.
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As I agree with the user above about your lack of credibility I'll add some info here for you to try to achieve your task. Attached is the program I use to extract images. ALL YOU DO IS DROP THE IMG FILE ON THE EXE AND IT WILL EXTRACT.
Yes, I did say that, and it was a mistake on my part I thought I would have found the program by then. Turns out a didn't. @xboxexpert I have tried unyaffs it does not work on either Mac or Windows. WinImage? It doesn't work. For some reason it seems encrypted. Same for IMDisk.
why are you even still trying this? HTC HAS MADE SENSE OPEN SOURCE AND WILL BE RELEASED ANY DAY NOW. www.htcdev.com
luciferii said:
why are you even still trying this? HTC HAS MADE SENSE OPEN SOURCE AND WILL BE RELEASED ANY DAY NOW. www.htcdev.com
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As I understand it, there aren't plans to make HTC Sense open source. This simply lets you write applications that make use of HTC Sense-specific APIs.
Woohoo, more free lawls! Get 'em while they're hot!
The kid has been stuck on the same step for several months, regardless of whichever RUU he stumbles upon on bittorrent. It's pretty pathetic at this point...
did you extract the exe from the rar?
paleh0rse said:
Woohoo, more free lawls! Get 'em while they're hot!
The kid has been stuck on the same step for several months, regardless of whichever RUU he stumbles upon on bittorrent. It's pretty pathetic at this point...
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Wooo - make fun of the kid! Why would anyone want to encourage learning! I'm a hypocrite, but only this once: If you're going to reply, at least attempt to answer his question or make progress towards an answer.
As long as actual development happens. I'm all for support.
Still rocking the Incredible with the XDA Premium App.
anekdotos said:
Wooo - make fun of the kid! Why would anyone want to encourage learning! I'm a hypocrite, but only this once: If you're going to reply, at least attempt to answer his question or make progress towards an answer.
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You really need to read his old thread to understand -- in it, I was one of the only members trying to help him... at first. He proceeded to dismiss everyone's guidance -- consistently claiming to know better -- and continued to lie about "progress" for weeks. The extent of his "development" was copying and pasting the Sense apk's into /system... seriously.
There's history here with this clown, so please save your judgments for someone else...
You can try DiskInternals Linux Reader:
http://www.diskinternals.com/linux-reader/
OK, so you need to extract system.img files. You don't have to install Linux, you can run it from a Live CD. And mount loop the .img file to a folder on your system.
Mind PM'ing me a link to the download so I can do so for you? Then you can go ahead and do the port as you would say?
-Racks
To everyone who says I'm not a dev:
I have been making progress, because at first it was complaining about audio drivers, then files in /system/etc, and it kept on going. Finally, and i THINK this is the last step, is to push Wifi-Only frameworks, apks, and the /system/etc folder.
@racks11479 thanks, but I'll only tell others to do my work if I can't. But again thanks for offering.
ikingblack said:
To everyone who says I'm not a dev:
I have been making progress, because at first it was complaining about audio drivers, then files in /system/etc, and it kept on going. Finally, and i THINK this is the last step, is to push Wifi-Only frameworks, apks, and the /system/etc folder.
@racks11479 thanks, but I'll only tell others to do my work if I can't. But again thanks for offering.
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What are you talking about, aren't you saying you need help extracting the system.img? I'm offering to help...
Isn't that the particular request you are asking in your OP? This is a developer community, everyone here welcomes help where needed. Not one developer on this forum has ever denied any help when they were stuck on an issue.
Not flaming you, but trying to help so you can continue the port you are working on. Don't let pride get in the way of progress.
-Racks
No not pride, it's just as soon as I say yes people will say "oh, the kid need serious help. Can't even extract a system.img."
ikingblack said:
No not pride, it's just as soon as I say yes people will say "oh, the kid need serious help. Can't even extract a system.img."
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Frankly, they have been saying that for some time now.
As it is, this thread has NOTHING to do with the nook, and needs to be closed. Frankly, i wish you would refrain from making these posts. It is obvious that you have no idea what is going on, and your posts are only serving to make this public info. I welcome everyone working on their dev skills, but strongly encourage those who are learning, to post about it in the right way....
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As it is, this thread has NOTHING to do with the nook, and needs to be closed.
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It doesn't need to be closed, just moved to Q&A or General.
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This topic just needs to die. I saw this topic right after he created it but decided to lay low because I had hoped the topic would die out. since it seems like it wont i then must beg for people to stop posting here. Developers and other commenters have been very genorious in giving time and credibility to this poster (me excluded) and all he does in return is deny your help. He has been offered solutions like the ones given before but either he is not smart enough to handle such tasks or he is just a huge troll. So please ignore him. Please let this be the last post in this topic. This has gone on long enough and just needs to stop. If you don't then i will be forced to start posting pictures of dudes in g strings. Thank you very much
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Hey guys, on the the forums!
I'm here today, to "show" you a small hack, for the SGS II!
All you need, are a few things, and then we can get started.
But, let me tell you, what I'm trying to expain;
If you are a person, that is new to flashing, then you might find this especially interesting, because this hack, lets you flash as many custo things, as you want, but the flash-counter does not increase.
As an example, I flash my phone, near-to every few days, because I test new and custom kernels. So, I found this hack, and it works!
So, let's get on with the tutorial!
First; the things you will need.
1. My custom Odin. (Because then, it's easier to explain...)
2. A USB Download-mode Jig/Dongle.
3.The Update-package.
Tutorial:
Turn your phone OFF, and plug in the USB Jig/Dongle. Once in download mode, take the Jig/Dongle out, and plug in the USB cable, in to your computer (and phone). Now open Odin, and extract the update-package.
In Odin, you will find buutons, called " Bootloader" and "PDA", and a checkbox, named "Update phone's Bootloader".
Clcik on "Bootloader" and select:"GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER" now click on Open. Back in Odin, click on "PDA" and select the file named: "GT-I9100_counter_patch".
Now, once you have made sure, that the checkboxes "Auto reboot device" and "F. Reset Time" are checked, just click on "Start flash" and wait for your device to reboot.
Now, flash Siyah-Kernel.
You flash this, by clicking the File named "Siyah2.tar" in the "PDA" menu....
After the flashing has finished, go back to your download mode: (Three-button-combo or CWM app way) And you will notice; that it still says
"Custom Binary Download: No.
Binary: Samsung Official"
If you liked my tutorial, please thanks me.
If you think, I could do something better, tahn message me.
Happy flashing!
Edit: The reason I said: "A Download-Mode-Jig is needed!" Is because you are probably new to flashing, so if you close Odin by accident, you will need the Jig, to unbrick our device.
And, incase you do something wrong, you will also need the Jig, incase it counted, where you flashed Siyah.
Sorry for not saying his earlier.
It's noted for next time!
Hi, what's the difference to : intratech,
besides flashing custom rom?
Does it influence the counter somehow?
Anyone can confirm this really works?
And why he says u need jig when u can boot into download mode without jig to flash the bootloader and patch?
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sahibunlimited said:
Anyone can confirm this really works?
And why he says u need jig when u can boot into download mode without jig to flash the bootloader and patch?
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Because it's easier to get into the bootloader the first time with the Jig/Dongle, and if it fails, you will still need the Jig/Dongle to reflash...
And, incase you accidently do something to the phone, during the flash -process, you will need the Jig, incase of a brick...
RE: Does it influence the counter somehow?
kapollo said:
Hi, what's the difference to : intratech,
besides flashing custom rom?
Does it influence the counter somehow?
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Yes, it does. It stops the counter from counting. So, basicly, the hacked Bootloader, tells the counter: "This is a stock ROM, if you believe it, or not. So Say it's stock, or else!"
Even if it's custom.
familyguy59 said:
Yes, it does. It stops the counter from counting. So, basicly, the hacked Bootloader, tells the counter: "This is a stock ROM, if you believe it, or not. So Say it's stock, or else!"
Even if it's custom.
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Nice
But frankly i will not risk flashing the bootloader now(the first one to be flashing)
And change the title to "Flash custom kernel without increase in binary counter"
EDIT: Are you f**king kidding me?One star?
If you are too scared, to flash the Bootloader first, then just do the Patch. Then the bootloader, that way, you get a feeling for it.
But, trust me, I've done this on quite a few phone's before posting. It works just amzingly. But when updating the phone, you may need to flash the Bootloader and patch again. I've not tried that yet. As there are no Updates for my GS II at the moment....
While there do appear to be differences between Odin executables (I personally wouldn't even think about using it because of my next statement), both of the Sbl.bin files in your archive are binary identical to each other and to the one in Intratech's thread.
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Are you f**king kidding me?One star?
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No offense to familyguy59 (great show by the way) i know who's guide i would follow if i ever wanted to reset my binary counter. Now let us see who i would choose.
Familyguy59 that has only few posts or Intratech who has not only a whole thread with guides and providing stock official roms but look what he also has done for the community by what he does and what he provides.
So i know where i would put my money at. No offense again to familyguy59 i am sure your hack probably does work but like i said i know who's guide i would choose
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While there do appear to be differences between Odin executables (I personally wouldn't even think about using it because of my next statement), both of the Sbl.bin files in your archive are binary identical to each other and to the one in Intratech's thread.
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They look the same, but aren't. They are both bootloaders/patches. But both have different jobs. And won't work without eachother. I am trying to compile both into one, though...
Suarez7 said:
No offense to familyguy59 (great show by the way) i know who's guide i would follow if i ever wanted to reset my binary counter. Now let us see who i would choose.
Familyguy59 that has only few posts or Intratech who has not only a whole thread with guides and providing stock official roms but look what he also has done for the community by what he does and what he provides.
So i know where i would put my money at. No offense again to familyguy59 i am sure your hack probably does work but like i said i know who's guide i would choose
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Funnily enogh, I have been doing different things for different forums ^^
Don't blame you guys, though. I think the same, about other newcomers, too.
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They look the same, but aren't. They are both bootloaders/patches. But both have different jobs. And won't work without eachother. I am trying to compile both into one, though...
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Lolwut? They are binary identical:
GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER\Sbl.bin
CRC32: CB3B0F54
MD5: 29E9DFFFDEB4D09514E0EB1592408AD5
SHA-1: D6C6C7C5E9908C16F8EAD866BC56F15B45ECCE7D
GT-I9100_counter_patch\Sbl.bin
CRC32: CB3B0F54
MD5: 29E9DFFFDEB4D09514E0EB1592408AD5
SHA-1: D6C6C7C5E9908C16F8EAD866BC56F15B45ECCE7D
Code:
diff -s GT-I9100_counter_patch/Sbl.bin GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER/Sbl.bin
Files GT-I9100_counter_patch/Sbl.bin and GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER/Sbl.bin are identical
oinkylicious said:
Lolwut? They are binary identical:
GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER\Sbl.bin
CRC32: CB3B0F54
MD5: 29E9DFFFDEB4D09514E0EB1592408AD5
SHA-1: D6C6C7C5E9908C16F8EAD866BC56F15B45ECCE7D
GT-I9100_counter_patch\Sbl.bin
CRC32: CB3B0F54
MD5: 29E9DFFFDEB4D09514E0EB1592408AD5
SHA-1: D6C6C7C5E9908C16F8EAD866BC56F15B45ECCE7D
Code:
diff -s GT-I9100_counter_patch/Sbl.bin GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER/Sbl.bin
Files GT-I9100_counter_patch/Sbl.bin and GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER/Sbl.bin are identical
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Dig a bit deeper, and then you will see the difference... Linux freak...
Suarez7 said:
No offense to familyguy59 (great show by the way) i know who's guide i would follow if i ever wanted to reset my binary counter. Now let us see who i would choose.
Familyguy59 that has only few posts or Intratech who has not only a whole thread with guides and providing stock official roms but look what he also has done for the community by what he does and what he provides.
So i know where i would put my money at. No offense again to familyguy59 i am sure your hack probably does work but like i said i know who's guide i would choose
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No man i didn't meant in that way and never tried to compare to Intratech...
I just said because its a great trick and if it works then it will be awesome
Familyguy59 is also trying to help so why rate it 1 star?That's what i meant...
sahibunlimited said:
No man i didn't meant in that way and never tried to compare to Intratech...
I just said because its a great trick and if it works then it will be awesome
Familyguy59 is also trying to help so why rate it 1 star?That's what i meant...
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Oh ^^ Now I got it
Still no prob. And it works, feel free to try it ^^
familyguy59 said:
Dig a bit deeper, and then you will see the difference... Linux freak...
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Not to be rude or anything,
I don't get what you mean by Linux freak (you don't need Linux to compare hashes) . It is pretty much impossible for two files to have the same CRC-32, MD5 and SHA-1 hashes. I've also checked them in a HEX editor and even still they are the same.
Also when you say you "modded" odin, have you just changed the text in resource hacker to make some stuff n00b firendly?
sahibunlimited said:
No man i didn't meant in that way and never tried to compare to Intratech...
I just said because its a great trick and if it works then it will be awesome
Familyguy59 is also trying to help so why rate it 1 star?That's what i meant...
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And i am saying i know which guide i would go for if i wanted to reset my binary counter. Again i am all for new members sharing their tricks but i would prefer to hear other peoples views if it works or not. Again nothing against familyguy59 but i am just going with common sense that is all
xethor said:
Not to be rude or anything,
I don't get what you mean by Linux freak (you don't need Linux to compare hashes) . It is pretty much impossible for two files to have the same CRC-32, MD5 and SHA-1 hashes. I've also checked them in a HEX editor and even still they are the same.
Also when you say you "modded" odin, have you just changed the text in resource hacker to make some stuff n00b firendly?
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No, I changed the source. And rearranged the buttons, checkboxes, and made it justa tad more user freindly...
xethor said:
Also when you say you "modded" odin, have you just changed the text in resource hacker
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I think you've hit the nail on the head. So to sum up, we have two bootloaders which are identical to the ones in Intratech's thread, and a few strings changed via Resource Hacker in a "modded" Odin. Awesome.
familyguy59 said:
No, I changed the source.
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Oh jeez.
Amongst other things in this read, uploading Siyah Kernel without permission/credits is against XDA Rule #12
12. Using the work of others.
If you are developing something that is based on the work of another Member, you MUST first seek their permission, and you must give credit to the member whose work you used. If a dispute occurs about who developed / created a piece of work, first try to settle the matter by private message and NOT in open forum. If this fails then you may contact a moderator with clear evidence that the work was created by you.
Convincing evidence will result in copied work being removed. If there is no clear evidence you created the work then in the spirit of sharing all work will remain posted on the forums.
These rules apply to all software posted on XDA unless that software comes with a license that waives these rules.
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Closed.
i see there are no SM-T3300NU roms but i did make one in (Cygwin) kitchen on windows 7 ultimate 64bit but i'm still scared to flash it because it is my first rom ive made and i just bought this device and its sooo cool im trying to reach out to others and get some advice on what i should do to see if this rom works or if someone like to try it.
It is a pre-rooted rom with busybox and i made it from the devices firmware (NK1) im also reaching out to devs too because im trying to learn to make roms and apps and i think im doing a great job so far but i guess i need a bit of a push perhaps a mentor or tutor of some sort please if you have any input or help for what im doing here please leave a comment in this tread TY in advance
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I just realized i put this in the wrong area i meant to put it in the general discussion area and im not sure how to delete it from here so i can move it to the right place if someone can let me know that too that would be great ty and sorry.
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9AsH1UN4cOTNjVyZ2l3bW9jdVU&authuser=0
dont be scared - flash the ****!
if you leave the bootloader untouched, it cant get bricked.
sub77 said:
dont be scared - flash the ****!
if you leave the bootloader untouched, it cant get bricked.
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LOL!!
what exaclty is the bootloader? and how can i check if i did leave it untouched?
sry still in training
btw can you maybe look at the rom i made and tell me what ya think if you know about these things?
mrdreamers said:
LOL!!
what exaclty is the bootloader? and how can i check if i did leave it untouched?
sry still in training
btw can you maybe look at the rom i made and tell me what ya think if you know about these things?
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I forget exactly what the bootloader file was called but your zipped rom should contain boot.img and a few folders like system, bla bla bla. To make sure, be sure that in your updater script, contains the correct mounting points/partition points so the zip rom can flash the stuff into the right areas. As long none of those mounting/partition stuff isn't leading to the bootloader. I would ask an Dev regarding those mounting points. I assume you ran this through a kitchen correct?
-DUHA
upload it so we can test it
if you wanna help lol
Dude..., Dude ?!? Dude ?!?!?!?!
sm-t330nu bootloader is @
/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 sbl1
[i think] xD
there is no way you could possibly overwrite that with any rom build/mod , unless of course you are
a world class dummy. And since there are no dummies anywhere on XDA [ ... EVER !!! ] :silly:
There's no need to worry right ?????????
m
IT's FINALLY SPRING !!!
DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
I forget exactly what the bootloader file was called but your zipped rom should contain boot.img and a few folders like system, bla bla bla. To make sure, be sure that in your updater script, contains the correct mounting points/partition points so the zip rom can flash the stuff into the right areas. As long none of those mounting/partition stuff isn't leading to the bootloader. I would ask an Dev regarding those mounting points. I assume you ran this through a kitchen correct?
-DUHA
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yes i used Cygwin kitchen in dos on windows 7 ultimate 64bit and ty for the info.
emoboy (Official Name!) said:
upload it so we can test it
if you wanna help lol
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how do i upload the rom here?
it be the first time ive uploaded a rom here
moonbutt74 said:
Dude..., Dude ?!? Dude ?!?!?!?!
sm-t330nu bootloader is @
/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 sbl1
[i think] xD
there is no way you could possibly overwrite that with any rom build/mod , unless of course you are
a world class dummy. And since there are no dummies anywhere on XDA [ ... EVER !!! ] :silly:
There's no need to worry right ?????????
m
IT FINALLY SPRING !!!
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hey moon you think you might take a look at it?
and ill check the path you and DUHAsianSKILLZ gave me but he says i need to know the mounting points how do i go by doing that or getting those?
mrdreamers said:
how do i upload the rom here?
it be the first time ive uploaded a rom here
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588 posts since 2009 and you dont know how to upload a file?????????
omg
mrdreamers said:
hey moon you think you might take a look at it?
and ill check the path you and DUHAsianSKILLZ gave me but he says i need to know the mounting points how do i go by doing that or getting those?
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M,
create an account at androidfilehost and apply for developer status so you
can upload there, or upload it to google drive or mega. I'd need to see what it
is you are actually working on. @sub77 makes a good point, if you won't
test out your own work then why get into it? You would be well served, as emoboy
does a lousy job of getting across, to suspend further question and do more
reading, reading, reading, especially my posts for a wonderful mix of lame humour,
dumb questions, insightful remarks, astute observations, bad spelling, and even
worse language in some situations ! xD
emoboy (Official Name!) said:
588 posts since 2009 and you dont know how to upload a file?????????
omg
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Kid, your 15, i'd think confusion goes with the territory. Be snarky if you must, but, be helpful
while your at it. Savvy?
m
BTW this thread belongs in q&a.
@mrdreamers if you want......send me the updater-script and your partition layout (via PM or on my hangouts.....its my email in my profile) and I'll take a look at it.
emoboy (Official Name!) said:
588 posts since 2009 and you dont know how to upload a file?????????
omg
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i should have explained i do know how but its just when i do it it crashes and says web page not available, any ideas why it does this?
g_ding84 said:
@mrdreamers if you want......send me the updater-script and your partition layout (via PM or on my hangouts.....its my email in my profile) and I'll take a look at it.
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Kool! TY sooo much!!
can you tell me where in the rom i would find these?
Update: found updater-script
looking for the other right now.
mrdreamers said:
i should have explained i do know how but its just when i do it it crashes and says web page not available, any ideas why it does this?
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I would imagine because the filesize is too big, XDA has filesize limits for different file types, and I can't imagine an entire rom zip being smaller than the cut-off. Moonbutt74 is right (protip, he always is and even on the rare occasions he isn't he's still much cleverer than you or me), upload it to android file host (you do have to request developer status, but they should approve it within like an hour or two max iirc) or google drive if you're really too impatient to wait for android file host
mrdreamers said:
i should have explained i do know how but its just when i do it it crashes and says web page not available, any ideas why it does this?
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plz f*** me and click on upload and choose the file you want to upload on your google drive account... thats it !!! lol
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
I would imagine because the filesize is too big, XDA has filesize limits for different file types, and I can't imagine an entire rom zip being smaller than the cut-off. Moonbutt74 is right (protip, he always is and even on the rare occasions he isn't he's still much cleverer than you or me), upload it to android file host (you do have to request developer status, but they should approve it within like an hour or two max iirc) or google drive if you're really too impatient to wait for android file host
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TY for that , how do i request dev status?
mrdreamers said:
TY for that , how do i request dev status?
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Assuming you've already made an account and are logged into it, there is a drop-down menu on the upper right-hand corner of the page that should say, "Hey, <yourusername>" Click it and select settings. The fourth setting down under user settings > my preferences should be called "request developer/upload access", that's the one you're after
emoboy (Official Name!) said:
plz f*** me and click on upload and choose the file you want to upload on your google drive account... thats it !!! lol
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im uploading it now on my google drive
how do i link it to this thread when it's done uploading?
also before i do i need to get dev status right?
but i need to find out how to request that as well.
mrdreamers said:
im uploading it now on my google drive
how do i link it to this thread when it's done uploading?
also before i do i need to get dev status right?
but i need to find out how to request that as well.
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You need dev status for android file host, not google drive. When making posts use the Insert Link button to link to your upload links. Any file uploaded to your google drive that you allowed to be shared with the public should have its own URL. Any file you upload to android file host will definitely be given its own url. You can copy/paste that url into Insert Link into your post/thread