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[WIFI Only] [How-to] GT-P1010 Gingerbread Update

I know a lot of people are going to have problems updating to the latest gingerbread build.
PLEASE NOTE: This update will remove root but you can root again with CF-Root from second post.
ALSO, THIS PROCESS WILL WIPE DEVICE!
1) Put your P1010 into download mode (by holding POWER and VOL-DOWN):
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2)I went ahead and used ODIN tool to downgrade/upgrade to the latest FROYO firmware before Gingerbread:
P1010XWKC1_OXX
(OEM Flash Guide here)
You should have the same tick marks and files loaded as in my screenshot. Be sure that the box is yellow on the right and you can initiate the firmware install by clicking 'Start'.
3) (VARIES) From there, after restart some people will experience a force close followed by a reboot loop. You will need to flash this kernel via ODIN:
P1010ZHKF1-kernel
(Flash this the same way as above but UNCHECK Re-Partition and CSC!)
4) You will then be able to boot into Froyo.
5) You will use ODIN again to install the Gingerbread update and flash just the PDA (leave CSC blank and leave Re-partition unchecked this time).
P1010XEUKPG
(Flash this the same way you flashed the Kernel in step #2)
6) After it reboots, you will have 2.3.6
7) (Optional) steps in post #2 to install CWM Recovery and Root.

I recommend installing CWM Recovery and CFRoot in the thread below:
ClockWorkMod Recovery for P1010
After you install CWM Recovery, you can do a nandroid backup and never worry about brick again! (=
Also, you can use ES Explorer to mount root and get rid of the Samsung bloatware (AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!)

For those wanting to remove the bloatware (AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!):
You can remove the bloatware with ES Explorer, there's an option to enable 'Root Explorer'. Download the latest version from the Market.
See below:
screenshots are from my Galaxy Nexus but it's the same for any Android 2.2+.
1) Go to the 'Settings' screen
2) Change home directory to '/'
3) Tick the 2 marks on the bottom
4) Browse to /system/app
5) Delete whichever app you don't want, but do it with caution (I usually move these files to /sdcard and move back if it causes any type of force close)
If you totally borked out the system in such a way that you can't boot, you can always move it back in recovery via ADB (much more complicated process but it's possible).
Also, why not do a nandroid backup before messing with deep system files?

Nice! Great topic.

Updated op! =)

this is the best christmas present so far.
edit: worked, almost. thanks ! rooted flashing Skin1980-CF-ROOT-P1010-BETA.tar .
skype isn't using the front camera. =s

Is this for any p1010? Will this work for us models?
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r_3 said:
Is this for any p1010? Will this work for us models?
Sent from my HTC Flyer P510e using XDA App
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It's THE EU ROM but it works with my US P1010.

No restart issues?

r_3 said:
No restart issues?
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If you followed those steps, the ROM runs stable without any FC's or reboots. I even have setCPU installed on mine.
Also, it's good to note that I'm running CF-Root kernel from the thread in 2nd post.
Plus, you could always downgrade if you run into issues. Just remember to always BACKUP YOUR DATA!

nice!
wow this is good news! does this modded skype work on this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16889575&postcount=1262
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20697907&postcount=1640
?
I cant try it now as I'm not home. I hope someone could try as so I won't have to think about it until I get home..

@blue_algae: neither the front or the back camera works. tried v11 and v12. so far no luck

densets said:
@blue_algae: neither the front or the back camera works. tried v11 and v12. so far no luck
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Could you attach the logcat here? or if you could send it directly to theos0o, that'll be great. he's the modder of the skype apps I pasted above.
could you also try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153285 this works for me using froyo.

im getting excited about this.. is it really for the p1010 wifi only device? because from what i can see in this subforum is the devs working on the p1000 only. another thing, please don't tell me this is an official update. i don't think the bad sammy will update this little tab.

Depending on where you are freon yes it its the official ireland uk update and makes massive difference as well
Much better tab.
Sent from my GT-P1010 using Tapatalk

skype is working
@densets, skype is working for both skype mods I posted earlier. you just need to enable 'use valid preview'. for droidrx's version, set the app to 'crop' so your video is centered.

phew.. relieved by this news, nevermind if it is not going to be released here in malaysia, at least i can still skype with my family w/o much trouble into getting the ffc to work.

urra901109 said:
phew.. relieved by this news, nevermind if it is not going to be released here in malaysia, at least i can still skype with my family w/o much trouble into getting the ffc to work.
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hmm, if you are still in froyo, you can use ffc on skype: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153285
just rotate the camera and try out different settings.

sorry for the newbie question, but what's the password for the 2.3.3 file from sammobile?
edit: already found it, my bad

Interestingly, I've followed the guide exactly as mentioned above (had KC1 and the HK kernel from previous flashing) and flashed the PDA for XEU 2.3 from Sammobile, and I'm now stuck in an eternal bootloop. I like the new samsung boot music though, better than the previous one
Any suggestions?
Edit: I wiped data and cache from recovery, flashed KC1 and the Kernel and it boots fine. Checked Kies to be sure and it's offering me FW upgrade to KM2. Should I accept this FW upgrade or just persevere with flashing the new 2.3 firmware?

Software upgrade for 3 UK

Yesterday afternoon there was a notice on my phone for an OTA update. When I tried to install the phone said "no upgrade available".
Later in the evening I connected my phone to Kies, I was again offered the upgrade, but it would not install because my battery was too low.
Having had the phone on charge overnight I tried again this morning, and the upgrade was successful.
The details are,
PDA LH3
Phone LH1
CSC LH2
As I've only just finished the update, I can't tell what the changes are, but if I find any important differences I will update this thread.
Please Note: As far as I know, this update is for 3UK only.

Was already reported multiple times ... it's just an ICS update. Update is also showing up for other countries/providers.

I got this update this morning , I believe it was about 57Mb. The few changes I noticed were brightness slider in the pull down notification bar and I think a bit better battery life than I normally get. A few minor tweaks I noticed were when adding something to a home screen, before the update it used to say Add from Apps, whereas now it says add from Apps and Widgets. I think I also noticed that in the battery graph, before I could refresh by tapping the left hand menu button, but now the refresh is in the top right corner. In the power menu there are 3 buttons at the bottom too. Im guessing a lot of other carriers will have this or similar update too. I lost Root in the process of updating but that didn't matter much, just a 2 minute job to re-root so it was okay.
Hopefully Official Jelly Bean will build on this good start and be even better for our great phone ;D

I go for unlocked phones whenever I can, so I get stock updated asap, rather than waiting for bloatware, it's the only reason.
I think only my first phone was a network locked phone, and it was a dumbphone so I didn't mind, not to mention young, about 11 or 12 at the time.
Now unlocked phones are important to me so I can get stock updates faster, unless I flash custom, then it won't matter

Geryatrix said:
Yesterday afternoon there was a notice on my phone for an OTA update.
Please Note: As far as I know, this update is for 3UK only.
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6 September

I have SGS3 on 3UK.
My Rom is IMM76D.I9300XXBLH3
How can I root/flash this.
Kies won't update says I have latest Rom (lies)
Odin doesn't detect phone.
SGS3 root tools doesn't have my firmware listed.
How do I do this?
Read loads, tried allsorts of random connection variations, still stuck.
First Samsung after 2 years with HTC Desire HD (first smartphone) which I found easy to root with 1.32 RUU and visionary+
Please help

Jumvah said:
I have SGS3 on 3UK.
My Rom is IMM76D.I9300XXBLH3
How can I root/flash this.
Kies won't update says I have latest Rom (lies)
Odin doesn't detect phone.
SGS3 root tools doesn't have my firmware listed.
How do I do this?
Read loads, tried allsorts of random connection variations, still stuck.
First Samsung after 2 years with HTC Desire HD (first smartphone) which I found easy to root with 1.32 RUU and visionary+
Please help
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1st, your on the latest firmware that's why kies won't update further?
2nd Close kies first or Odin won't see your phone.
3rd Get cf root and flash with Odin.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Tried with only kies installed.
Tried with only odin installed.
Tried with either set of drivers individually installed.
I believe that the Rom is latest from 3uk, but I want to get rid of all that crap and use latest unbranded Rom.
Still does not tell me how to root with this ****ty Rom.
Quick response, thanks, but not helping get round the 3uk crap.

Jumvah said:
Tried with only kies installed.
Tried with only odin installed.
Tried with either set of drivers individually installed.
I believe that the Rom is latest from 3uk, but I want to get rid of all that crap and use latest unbranded Rom.
Still does not tell me how to root with this ****ty Rom.
Quick response, thanks, but not helping get round the 3uk crap.
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If kies can see your phone the connection/drivers is/are fine. Just close (not uninstall) kies, open Odin and it should see your phone.
Try enabling usb debug under developer options on your phone.
If you want rid of 3's crap you need to flash a stock (unbranded) rom. Kies will only find an update for whatever your running. If you have a 3 rom, you'll only get 3 updates.
You could always flash a rom with root already built in, just search for one you like the look of.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Odin still not showing my phone.
Can I use adb like on HTC? And if so what would be the command line to flash, say, cwm or a stock Rom?
Also just realised that Odin won't help if I can't click start button anyway, darned stupid software is mostly offscreen at my max resolution.(1024*768)
Thanks again folks.

Are you in download mode ?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Or is there equivalent of RUU.exe ?
---------- Post added at 09:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:32 AM ----------
Tried to run kies/Odin in both android and download mode.
No dice. Think it must be something to do with 3uk roms.
---------- Post added at 09:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:36 AM ----------
Just wondering if everyone else on 3 is just happy with their phones and hasn't tried flashing or rooting their phones?

Jumvah said:
Odin still not showing my phone.
Can I use adb like on HTC? And if so what would be the command line to flash, say, cwm or a stock Rom?
Also just realised that Odin won't help if I can't click start button anyway, darned stupid software is mostly offscreen at my max resolution.(1024*768)
Thanks again folks.
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You can use adb but if your pc can't see the phone its not going to help.
I doubt very much that having a 3 phone is the problem. You need to look again at your drivers. When you plug your phone in does windows start installing a driver? Does it suceed or give an error?
What about if you enable usb debugging?
Either find the separate Samsung drivers and install them, OR run kies, choose troubleshoot connection, try plugging phone in again. Once kies can see your phone close kies *** you must close kies ***, run odin. Pull cable and plug in again. Odin should light up if it sees your phone.
Kies is a pile of crap, odin isn't. I don't understand what you mean about max resolution and not clicking start button, you mean of odins start button or Windows???
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Kies can see phone. USB debugging is enabled. Windows has Samsung drivers installed and working.
It's Odins start button I can't see (off bottom of screen)
So adb should work fine if I can have command line for it.
Once I've got cwm touch flashed I can stick a stock Samsung Rom on and root it.
If I can do that with adb will be awesome.
Thanks for all help so far, and in future.

Jumvah said:
Odin doesn't detect phone.
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Try downloading another copy of Odin. I had a version that would not detect my phone for some reason, tried another download source and everything fine. It was nowt to do with drivers in my case
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

Try Odin v1.85, you can then see the start button on 1024x768.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Thanks guys. Will try ans find a source for that version of Odin.
Definitely going to try to find the commands for adb still as I am much happier with command line stuff, as I am an old school coder at heart.
If I can get the adb commands I might even knock together a win7 front-end for it.

Rooting and Recovery Easy Guide for I9500 only

Hello Friends,
The best way i found to root / install recovery for my S4 are below
Please do the steps at your own risk i m not responsible for anything that may happen to your device
Before flasing this make sure you have all drivers req on the PC best way is install kies ( make sure all kies applications are closed else u myte hvae issue flashing)
Note:all this i m sharing here is not my work but just trying to help more numbers of XDA users i m not a developer but a user
For Rooting (download the file from original thread below )
Click Me
Odin from Attached Files
How to install
put the device into download mode poweroff / press volume down+home+power key and connect
Open Odin
CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.tar.md5 start flashing
Do not select/tick anything else in odin
All thanks to Chainfire the Genius thank him in his thread please
For Recovery CWM "Phil3759"
Click Here
Download Recovery from above link
Unzip it, flash as PDA in Odin
Click the PDA button, and select recovery-clockwork-X.X.X-i9500.tar.md5
All thanks to "Phil3759" thank him in his thread please
All done u will have Root & Recovery both
Thanks to Chainfire :good:
Thanks to Phil3759:good:
Thanks to Odin:good:
Hope this helps

Thanks for this, but can you please tell me how come your method does not use "Cofface’s ClockworkMod Recovery"? I was reading a couple of posts on the net and saw
you have to flash the Cofface’s ClockworkMod Recovery on your device before you can root it, there’s no way around it, and is a strict requirement if you wish to root your Galaxy S4
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.
Saw it here: http://www.redmondpie.com/root-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-on-android-4.2.2-how-to-tutorial/
and here http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/root-your-samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-0146685/
Can someone advice?
Thanks

Paparasee said:
Thanks for this, but can you please tell me how come your method does not use "Cofface’s ClockworkMod Recovery"? I was reading a couple of posts on the net and saw .
Saw it here: http://www.redmondpie.com/root-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-on-android-4.2.2-how-to-tutorial/
and here http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/root-your-samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-0146685/
Can someone advice?
Thanks
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I had tried using that method on my i9500 and it does not root the device even after flasing the file i cant enter recovery and it stays on stock recovery so what i did is root the cell with adam kernal and the use the Cofface recovery to have CWM
This is what i found easy for me and created a thread which could help others also

So, do we need to flash "Cofface recovery" after rooting with your method?
If yes, can you also please add "how to flash "Cofface recovery" to your original post so we can have full steps here?
Thanks

Paparasee said:
So, do we need to flash "Cofface recovery" after rooting with your method?
If yes, can you also please add "how to flash "Cofface recovery" to your original post so we can have full steps here?
Thanks
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Yes thats the way we can do
in while i will do the changes in the thread and add recovery method also

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I am getting this error, what does it mean ?
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huzefa_from_kuwait said:
I am getting this error, what does it mean ?
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Preferences, unselect "Run Samsung Kies automatically when a device is connected
Make sure u have kies application not running on backgroud should be close
Also try a different usb port on the computer
And if that doesn't work try a different cable

I dont have Kies installed.
I installed the drivers from "Samsung_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0.exe"
I have tried a different USB port, now I will try on another computer.

huzefa_from_kuwait said:
I dont have Kies installed.
I installed the drivers from "Samsung_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0.exe"
I have tried a different USB port, now I will try on another computer.
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Possibly there cud be some driver issue install kies but keep the preferences for kies uncheck while using and try should work

On another computer the drivers are not working at all.
I have removed all drivers and installed Kies. Now its updating.
After that I will try again.

huzefa_from_kuwait said:
On another computer the drivers are not working at all.
I have removed all drivers and installed Kies. Now its updating.
After that I will try again.
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in the main while try also flashing root method by chainfire this also works well and see whats the result
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292615

Tried that also, same thing..
Stops at SetpConnection
Its a clear indication something is wrong either with the cable or my computer ( I can't understand what )
Mine is Windows 7 - 64 bit, however I shall format my computer and install Windows XP on it and try

huzefa_from_kuwait said:
Tried that also, same thing..
Stops at SetpConnection
Its a clear indication something is wrong either with the cable or my computer ( I can't understand what )
Mine is Windows 7 - 64 bit, however I shall format my computer and install Windows XP on it and try
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I think windows 7 is just fine no need to go with xp
even i cant understant whats the issue, BTW u have USB debugging on rite ?

1) Disconnect your phone from the Computer
2)Open Device Manager
a)Go to Start Devices and Printer.(Windows 7)
b)Then right-click Device Manager.(Windows 7)
3)Look Down at Universal Service...
4)Expand it and look at USB Composite Device.Right-Click on it and Uninstall.
or
5)Uninstall everything in there.
6)Connect Device Open Odin and see if it works
7, Try changing USB ports that could be the main issue
Note u have to connect device in download mode

I tried CF-Auto-Root, earlier it gave me the same message but after I changed from Windows 7 to Windows 2003, things went normal.

huzefa_from_kuwait said:
I tried CF-Auto-Root, earlier it gave me the same message but after I changed from Windows 7 to Windows 2003, things went normal.
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Oh thats nice finally

123hiten said:
I had tried using that method on my i9500 and it does not root the device even after flasing the file i cant enter recovery and it stays on stock recovery so what i did is root the cell with adam kernal and the use the Cofface recovery to have CWM
This is what i found easy for me and created a thread which could help others also
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i did it worked perfectly! (btw at first i downloaded old version it didnt work new one works awesome!) btw this one is easiest! i rooted using other method coz the downlaod link was banned here and also i liek to ahve the CWM reovery! backups and stuff

kamranhaghighi said:
i did it worked perfectly! (btw at first i downloaded old version it didnt work new one works awesome!) btw this one is easiest! i rooted using other method coz the downlaod link was banned here and also i liek to ahve the CWM reovery! backups and stuff
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You can have CWM that also is posted at 1st
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium

NIce thread buddy. :good:
BTW i have tried rooting through Cofface recovery & got success. Also add latest ODIN 3.07 V from here.
Same thing happened with me when I was using Galaxy S3 ODIN V3.07 for rooting my S4.

Root/TWRP/SD Fix/Init d/FlashPlayer/ADBlocking/debloating the SM-T900 / T900UEUAND4

Update 10/30/2014
There's no need to go back to the "B3" version any longer. The T900UEUANI1 is available on SamMobile, to be flashed w. Odin.
The cf-auto-root listed as "B3" on chainfire's site will work.
Note, I have not created any of this, please thank the original developers in their posts. This is simply a compilation of available info needed to have the most complete and working SM-T900, Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2.
The sole purpose is to make you save time. However, I'm not saying this will work, and it might even brick your device, but that risk is yours to take. However, it worked for me, so why shouldn't it... Trust the steps, there's a reason for this madness. Believe me when I say it; I've learned the hard way, and it has not been a pleasant journey.
If your SD cards looses necessary rw privileges it seems like not even a backup will correct them, even after wiping the SD cards and formatting data.
If you haven't yet upgraded from B3 to D4, I recommend you to do this first! There are major improvements between the two versions.
1. Rooting:
First flash the P900XXUANB3-RecoveryImg (forgetting this will create a softbrick, and you will have to start over, also use the Odin 3.07, supplied, I have not tested with the later 3.09)
then flash CF-Auto-Root-v2wifi-v2wifixx-smt900
for detailed method and files see: http://androidcentral.us/2014/05/root-galaxy-tab-pro-12-2-sm-t900/
I forgot, it's important to use original cables directly connected to the PC, a docking station connection, or an EOM cable might be a reason for flash failure.
2. install TWRP:
Flash openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-v1awifi
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2679825
3. disable Knox:
Open SuperSU and answer yes to disabling KNOX
4. fix SD-card issue in KitKat 4.4:
Download and run JRummy's "SD KitKat Fixer" from market. I had no luck with any other comfortable fixing apps.
5. important!:
reboot into recovery and wipe both External and Internal SD, as well as Formatting Data. Don't forget to backup all files you want to keep onto your PC! for later re-installation. I know this must feel hard, but I sincerely advice you you follow this step. Most apps are not KitKat ready, as of now, and won't allow you to download or access the data if you haven't prepared your SD's in advance.
6. init d support:
Download and install Stericson's BusyBox from market
Download and install Uni-init v1.0
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933849
7. Flash Player support:
Download and install fixed AdobeFlashPlayer 11.1
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/guide-how-to-play-flash-video-android-4-t2548001
If you're using Dolphin Browser, also install the Dolphin JetPack, and modify Settings/Web Content/Flash Player/ to Always On.
8. ADBlocking:
Dowload and flash LATEST_MoaAB_ADBlocking_Super
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916098
9. De-bloating:
for de-bloating at a maximum you can disable numerous of the Samsung apps, by pushing the three dots, upper right corner, while in the apps-screen mode.
Also, don't forget to un-check the de-bloated apps from auto-update in Play Store, as well as in the Samsung update if you signed up for this service.
10. (Re)-nstall your apps
You're done, and it's time to restore or download all the apps you need and it will work in KitKat 4.4
None of the modified stock ROM's currently available seem to mount correctly. If something goes wrong, you will most likely loose your SD card privileges. The original T900UEUAND4 stock ROM can be found here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=29102. Just unzip and flash with Odin, then start again with step 1.
Also, due to lack of time, I will not be able to monitor this post. I hope you will help one another out with clarifications, or anything I might have missed.
Best of luck,

Delete

Very nicely laid out. I've already done all this, but it's great to see a guide for new comers that may not know what to do. Thank you.

Thank you for the guide and gathering everything together. I just wanted to throw this out there, I followed the directions exactly....and I could not get mine to root. It would continually soft brick and a screen full of odd colors would come up every time. I read on the CF Auto Root thread that others had the same issue. One determined individual said he did it 10 times and it finally worked. Soooo....I continued to do it. And it finally worked, trying nothing different each time.
I tried 2 different computers, a win7 and win8, installed Kies to make sure drivers were there. Used official and another cable. I tried everything I could think of. In the end I would say as long as you're following the directions just keep trying.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2591013&d=1392923580
That's a link to the P900XXUANB3-RecoveryImg that my friend and I both used before getting root. Thanks again for the guide arcadia2uk!

So I was able to root and install TWRP but after an app caused some issues I went to wipe cache and brick. Flashed stock and had to do factory reset. However, I learned that attempting to restore a backup or wipe cache or do factory reset via twrp causes brick. Have to use Odin to flash back to factory. I also had to use the German region and lost my symbols on keyboard.
................edit..............
I updated kies and reinstalled all the drivers and flashed the cellular south firmware...All is well and current. Rooted, twrp, having fun.

Hi,
I followed all instructions but Flashing was successfully only after USB driver update. This is my story:
My Tab Pro 12 has ND4 stock.
Downgrade P900XXUANB3-RecoveryImg with Odin.
Then flash CF-Auto-Root-v2wifi-v2wifixx-smt900.
All Odin task stucked at Cache and after a few minutes screen got attached frightening picture
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.
Then tab not booted.
Tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54576936&postcount=63
and tried different usb ports, cables.
But no success.
Then I installed latest Kies3 (started only the usb driver in tools menu) then restart Win7 and after then all right.
Odin flashed CF root.
Best wishes I hope this helps!

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robert1968 said:
Hi,
I followed all instructions but Flashing was successfully only after USB driver update. This is my story:
My Tab Pro 12 has ND4 stock.
Downgrade P900XXUANB3-RecoveryImg with Odin.
Then flash CF-Auto-Root-v2wifi-v2wifixx-smt900.
All Odin task stucked at Cache and after a few minutes screen got attached frightening picture
.
Then tab not booted.
Tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54576936&postcount=63
and tried different usb ports, cables.
But no success.
Then I installed latest Kies3 (started only the usb driver in tools menu) then restart Win7 and after then all right.
Odin flashed CF root.
Best wishes I hope this helps!
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The fix is actually put the m
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I don't know if it will help anyone else, but I just flashed TWRP 2.8 on my Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 wifi with "D4" firmware using odin and it worked and I was able to make successfully a backup. Below is a link to the recovery I flashed. Of course your mileage may vary so do it at your own risk.
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/244

The easiest way to debloat it is probably via titanium backup's batch mode actually.

Oh boy I just mess up my Tab.... It's stock in the firmware error screen. Will try to flash stock firmware as soon as I get WiFi, reflashing stock via Odin should fix it as I read right?
Fingers crossed: say yes please!
Edit: it boots with stock fw now is back to normal except that can't access or boot into recovery mode. Any help or a working recovery file? Thanks in advance
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saruba said:
Oh boy I just mess up my Tab.... It's stock in the firmware error screen. Will try to flash stock firmware as soon as I get WiFi, reflashing stock via Odin should fix it as I read right?
Fingers crossed: say yes please!
Edit: it boots with stock fw now is back to normal except that can't access or boot into recovery mode. Any help or a working recovery file? Thanks in advance
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try flashing the latest TWRP 2.8.1.1 with Odin. You can also download Quick Boot (Reboot) from Play Store, that will facilitate the booting process.

arcadia2uk said:
try flashing the latest TWRP 2.8.1.1 with Odin. You can also download Quick Boot (Reboot) from Play Store, that will facilitate the booting process.
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Yey! U R the man! Thanks so much it works flawlessly!
I think I have 2 different recovery files and they both doesn't work I don't know why I got them from twrp site... Anyways just to let you know I've done every thing with Odin 3.09 so yeah I'm confirming that it works fine.
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VS980 TWRP bootloop after botched lollipop OTA while rooted like a dummy

So yeah. As the title says I had a rooted VS980 on 4.4.2 with some bloat removed and I accidently hit the wrong button when prompted for the upgrade, I was in a hurry. yes, I'm a moron, and yes, I know this is probably wasting someone's valuable time and I thoroughly apologize for my n00bishness
having said that, I have tried to go through various tuts but none of them seem to be working. yes, it's likely that I am simply doing it wrong, but whatever the case I am stuck with my phone in a bootloop always returning to the TWRP recovery. I believe that means it is soft bricked so I'm hoping this can be fixed fairly easily with the right direction and some patience for my ignorance. I can't seem to get it into download mode with turning it off, holding the volume+ button and plugging it in, it just goes to twrp. :'(
my hope is to get a rooted lollipop. if that is not possible then I would be fine with going back to stock or possibly even a custom rom if it's not too awfully complicated. honestly, I'm at a point where I'm beginning to accept that I probably shouldn't be screwing around with it too much and will likely bite the bullet and just keep my phone stock since there are really only a few minor irritants that make me want to root it.
any help is very much appreciated.

anybody? pretty please? any ideas at all?

Deviouz1 said:
anybody? pretty please? any ideas at all?
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I have the same problem.. take a look at my post in this section... right under yours... I have links posted to the only method to fix it and also a good question that could help you out as well

a.perkins89 said:
I have the same problem.. take a look at my post in this section... right under yours... I have links posted to the only method to fix it and also a good question that could help you out as well
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actually, it doesn't look to be the same problem. i dont have download mode, but i do have recovery. it boots to twrp like a champ. what i think i really need is how to get the flash file VS98011A_01.zip on my phone via ADB Sideload, specifically when i cant get the drivers to work.
i've tried the following drivers:
LG_VZW_United_WHQL_v2.14.1.exe
LG_VZW_United_WHQL_v2.20.0.exe
LGUnitedMobileDriver_S50MAN310AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.10.1_3.10.1.0
I may very well be mistaken about what needs to happen, i'm no expert, obviously, but from everything ive read any of those should have worked. i think if i can get the right flash on the phone i should be able to flash it via twrp no?

I"ll help
You need to adb sideload xdabbebs download mode restore and flash back to stock. Here is an excellent guide on adb sideloading, download xdabbeb restore download zip and put it where it tells you to. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559200

Jaqueezzzy said:
You need to adb sideload xdabbebs download mode restore and flash back to stock. Here is an excellent guide on adb sideloading, download xdabbeb restore download zip and put it where it tells you to. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559200
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awesome,thanks you, i'll try that!

Deviouz1 said:
awesome,thanks you, i'll try that!
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Just so you know it talks about flashing a ROM, but just use the zip you need insted, because it's the same principal.

Step 9 Fails.
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i just happened to have a brand new data cable, tried again with same result so its not media related unless there is an issue with the plug itself, but it's charging and the Device manager shows the correct name ie VS980, it just has a yellow bang on it and i cant find a driver that changes that.
read some more and found others with the same issue apparently which led me to here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715408
which is where i found the "download mode restore" file you mentioned(i didnt see it in the thread you provided), but without the ability to get adb usb command to work i dont see how i can use it.
any ideas?

Put the zip on usb otg and flash it.
_____________________________________Read more write less and be smart

siggey said:
Put the zip on usb otg and flash it.
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awesome, ty sir. i happened to have one of those laying around from when i cracked my screen on my old one and couldnt interact with the screen. took a while to find it buried but i have it and i have successfully been able to access a thumb drive. i think that might be all i need.
will report back though regardless.

ok, now i'm rrrrrEEAALLYY freakin confused...
successfully flashed (via the install section of twrp with usb otg thumbdrive mounted.)
xdabbeb_vs98028a_bootstack.zip
and
xdabbeb_vs982.5_1.1.0.zip
from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g2/development/xdabbeb-s-vs982-5-v1-0-0-t2975551
but when i reboot, it goes directly to twrp still.
wat? :'(

ok, installed this:
VS980 39A Firmware
from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g2/development/vs98039a-stock-fw-t3051560
rebooted, went straight to twrp again.
installed
Restore to 100% stock
from the same page.
rebooted. it went into an upgrade screen that errored and then rebooted before i got a chance to write down the error. but when it came back up, it started "android is upgrading".
so it looks like this may have worked. again, will update the success/failure when i know for sure, but thanks for the help yall. i really do appreciate it.

WOO-FREAKIN-HOOOO!!!
at the setup wizard now.

Deviouz1 said:
ok, installed this:
VS980 39A Firmware
from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g2/development/vs98039a-stock-fw-t3051560
rebooted, went straight to twrp again.
installed
Restore to 100% stock
from the same page.
rebooted. it went into an upgrade screen that errored and then rebooted before i got a chance to write down the error. but when it came back up, it started "android is upgrading".
so it looks like this may have worked. again, will update the success/failure when i know for sure, but thanks for the help yall. i really do appreciate it.
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Same problem! stupid Ota grrrrr
Your fix worked for me also. Only used the two files listed above and wiped dalvik after flashing both, one after the other with no reboot in between. Many thanks.

thecadman99 said:
Same problem! stupid Ota grrrrr
Your fix worked for me also. Only used the two files listed above and wiped dalvik after flashing both, one after the other with no reboot in between. Many thanks.
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sweet, i'm glad someone else found it useful.

Yep, now another problem though. ..no mobile data. .. working on it.
I'd suggest flashing the files in post 12 (I didn't and am having TONS of problems)
So I really didn't get a fix- still working on it.
I have no download mode, and not way to get the serial port to display in device manager, so the LG Mobile support tool won't see my phone....

thecadman99 said:
Yep, now another problem though. ..no mobile data. .. working on it.
I'd suggest flashing the files in post 12 (I didn't and am having TONS of problems)
So I really didn't get a fix- still working on it.
I have no download mode, and not way to get the serial port to display in device manager, so the LG Mobile support tool won't see my phone....
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Is your baseband recognized by chance?

Deviouz1 said:
Is your baseband recognized by chance?
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Nope... its UNKNOWN
And I have not download mode
And I have not cdc serial showing up when connected
And TWRP and Root are gone
I'm starting a new thread for help- I've been working on this for 2 days lol.
Thanks for the reply!