[GUIDE] Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 OR 7.0 Rooting/CWM/Restoring To Stock - Galaxy Tab 2 General

WARNING: Using sections A, B or E will increase your flash counter and thus void your warranty.
NOTE: This device is almost unbrickable so long as you don't mess around with bootloaders, so if something goes wrong post in the Q&A section and we'll help you fix it.
MODEL NUMBER KEY:before you use this guide, you must find your model number.
First digit: 5 for tab 10.1, 3 for tab 7.0
Final three digits: 100 for 3g, 110 for wifi international, 113 for wifi American
SECTIONS:
A. Root stock ICS or JB
B. Install a JB-based ROM
C. Install a ICS-based ROM
D. Install a kernel
E. Restore to stock
F. Flash a file with Mobile ODIN
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A. Root stock ICS or JB
This should root any gtab2 10.1 or 7.0 model running ICS or JB. It will not wipe any data.
1. Download and install if you don't already have them:
SAMSUNG KIES
Odin v1.83
2. Download the correct ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) for your device according to model number:
CWM6 for p5100
CWM6 for p5110
CWM6 for p5113
CWM6 for p3100
CWM6 for p3110 and p3113
3. Put the SuperSU installer zip on your MicroSD card or internal storage.
4. Turn off the tablet
5. Hold volume UP (away from power button) for a few seconds
6. Volume DOWN (towards the power button) to confirm that you want to enter download mode
7. Open ODIN
8. Plug in your tablet. A box in ODIN should turn yellow.
9. Click PDA and browse to the recovery file you downloaded in step two.
10. Uncheck Auto Reboot In ODIN
11. Click Start.
12. Hold power until the screen goes black to get out of download mode. Hold power and volume down until you see the "Galaxy Tab 2" screen. If you mess up and the tablet boots normally, start over from step four. If your recovery says "stock recovery <3e>", then you missed a button combo when booting and Clockworkmod was overwritten by your ROM. No harm done, just start over from step 4.
13. Use the volume buttons to navigate to install zip from sdcard, then choose zip from sdcard (or internal storage)
14. Select the zip file you downloaded in step 3 and install it.
15. Click "reboot system now"
16. If you're on 4.0.4 or 4.1.1, you will see a message asking you if you want to delete the OEM/stock recovey. Say yes.
16. You should be rooted!
NOTE: CWM recovery can deleted if you perform a normal boot when your tab is on the 4.0.4 or 4.1 stock ROM. If your recovery is deleted, perform steps 4-12 again to get it back.
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B. Install a JB-based (4.2 , 4.3 or 4.1 ) ROM
THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DATA
JB 4.1 ROM's for the tab 10.1:
CyanogenMax CM10 (p5100 only)
Teamhacksung CM10
AOKP JB
AOSP 4.1.1
ParanoidAndroid
Deodexed Stock JB
Zap Blaster
JB 4.2 ROM's for the tab 10.1:
CM10.1 Nightlies
JB 4.1 ROM's for the tab 7.0:
AOKP JB
Teamhacksung CM10
ButterNutz
Tab2Lite Resurrection (p3113 only)
ParanoidAndroid
TabNex 7 (p3113 only)
Sungsonic
Tsunami X
JB 4.2 ROM's for the tab 7.0:
CM10.1 Nightlies
JB 4.3 ROM's for the tab 10.1:
CM10.2 Nightlies
JB 4.3 ROM's for the tab 7.0:
CM10.2 Nightlies
1. Download the ROM to your tablet's MicroSD card or internal storage
2. Download Google Apps and put it on your tab.
3. Turn off the tablet
4. Hold volume UP (away from power button) for a few seconds
5. Volume DOWN to confirm that you want to enter download mode
6. Open ODIN
7. Plug in your tablet. A box in ODIN should turn yellow.
8. Click PDA and browse to the recovery file that you should have downloaded in section A step 3.
9. Click Start.
10. There should be a green box in the upper left corner saying "PASS". Unplug your device.
11. Reboot into recovery (see above)
12. Go to Backup/Restore and hit backup to external storage (it may take a while)
13. Click wipe data/factory reset
14. Go to install zip from sdcard>choose zip from sdcard or internal storage
15. Find your ROM and hit install.
16. Go to install zip from sdcard>choose zip from sdcard or internal storage
17. Find gapps-jb-20120726-signed.zip and hit install.
18. After it's finished, hit reboot system now.
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C. Install an ICS-based ROM
THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DATA
ICS TW/Stock-based ROM's for Tab 10.1:
4.0.3:
Fry ROM (p5100)
CleanROM (p5113 & p5110)
InfectedROM (p5113 & p5110)
4.0.4:
SRD (Stock Rooted Deoxed) ICS (p5113)
ASERG RUS (p5100) (does not require wipe when coming from stock)
ICS TW/Stock-based ROM's for Tab 7.0:
SRD Base (p3113)
Tab2Lite (p3113)
BAMF Galaxy Cubed
kwbr
ICS AOSP-based ROM's for 10.1: (all are 4.0.4)
Cherry Picked CM9 (p5110) (needs gapps)
Teamhacksung CM9 (all versions of Gtab 2 10.1) (needs gapps)
ICS AOSP-based ROM's for 7.0:
Codename Lungo CM9 AOKP
BlackIce AOKP
AOKP M6
RomsWell
NOTE: If you are on CM9 and want to move to a TW-based ROM, you MUST flash the ADB fix kernel (10.1) or after step 9 in this section.
1. Download the ROM to your tablet's MicroSD card or internal storage
2. (OPTIONAL) If your ROM needs gapps (marked in green), download http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip and put it on your tab.
3. Reboot into recovery (see above)
4. Go to Backup/Restore and hit backup (it may take a while)
NOTE: You can skip the next step if coming from stock and flashing Aserg RUS or RomsWell
5. Click wipe data/factory reset
7. Go to install zip from sdcard>choose zip from sdcard/internal storage
8. Find your ROM (or gapps) and hit install.
9. (OPTIONAL) If your ROM needs gapps, repeat steps 7-8 but with the gapps file.
10. After it's finished, hit reboot system now.
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D. Install a kernel
10.1 kernels (compatible with all models)
TW kernel (for stock and stock-based ROM's):
ADB fix kernel NOTE: This kernel fixes a bug in the stock kernel that prevents ADB from running as root. Otherwise, it is exactly like stock. If you aren't using ADB, you don't need this. (use subsection 1)
CM9 kernel (only for official CM9):
MetalliKernel (use subsection 2)
CM10OC kernel (for CM10 ROM's):
CM10OC Kernel (use subsection 2)
AOKP kernel (for AOKP JB):
AOKP Official OC Kernel (use subsection 2)
CM10.1 kernel (for CM10.1, PAC-ROM, Baked Blackbean):
DhollmenCM (use subsection 2)
CM10.2 kernel (for CM10.2 based ROM's):
NEXT (use subsection 2)
7.0 kernels:
ICS Kernel (for stock and CM9 ICS):
Stock/AOSP OC Kernel (p3113 only) (use subsection 2)
CM9 kernel (only for official CM9):
MetalliKernel (all versions of gtab 7.0) (use subsection 2)
CM10OC kernel(for codeworkxx's CM10):
CM10OC Kernel (all versions of gtab 7.0) (use subsection 2)
AOKP kernels (for AOKP JB):
AOKP Official OC Kernel (all versions of gtab 7.0) (use subsection 2)
CM10.1 kernel (for CM10.1, PAC-ROM, Baked Blackbean):
DhollmenCM (use subsection 2)
Subsection 1: Install an odinable kernel (.tar or .tar.md5 file)
1. Power off, then hold power and volume UP (towards power button) . Then click volume DOWN to get into download mode.
2. Open ODIN. One of the boxes should be yellow.
3. Use the PDA button to select the kernel.
4. Hit Start
5. Enjoy!
Subsection 2: Install a CWM flashable kernel (.zip file)
1. Put the kernel file on your SD card.
2. Reboot into recovery (power + volume DOWN).
3. OPTIONAL: go to backup & restore and click backup.
4. Click install zip from sdcard>choose zip from sdcard
5. Select the kernel file and confirm the install.
6. Go back to the main menu and click reboot system.
7. Enjoy!
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E. Restore to stock
THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DATA! IT MAY ALSO WIPE YOUR INTERNAL SDCARD, SO BACK ANY DATA ON IT UP!
p5100: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-P5100/
p5110: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-P5110/
p5113: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-P5113/
p3100: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-P3100/ (PIT files: 16Gb p3100, 8GB p3100
p3113: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-P3110/
p3110: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-P3113/
Note: for more language options and versions of stock ROM's for the tab 10, go here.
1. Download the stock firmware matching your carrier/region for your device from the correct link above. This will take a long time. When it's finished, unzip or unrar it.
2. If and only if your device is currently bricked and hasn't been fixed by other stock restore attempts, AND your ROM includes a .pit file, click PIT and open the .pit file you downloaded, and check Re-Partition in ODIN. Skip to step 4.
3. Reboot into recovery and select wipe data/factory reset.
4. Reboot into Download Mode.
5. click PDA and find the stock file (PDA/PLATFORM file, the largest one).
6. OPTIONAL: if you want to flash the bootloader and/or csc, you can select them as well. If you don't know what that means, you don't need to do it.
7. Click Start.
8. Try to boot the tablet. If it hangs, do not panic, just repeat step 2.
9. Enjoy!
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F. Flash a file with Mobile ODIN
Using Mobile ODIN is recommended for advanced users only. You must have root.
Using Mobile ODIN will NOT increase your flash counter, and therefore your warranty will remain intact.
1. Extract or copy the file you want to flash to your tablet. If you're flashing a ROM, you only want the PLATFORM/PDA file (.tar.md5) (almost always the largest file)
NOTE: There are no .pit files in Mobile ODIN. They are installed along with your flashkernel.
2. Download either Mobile ODIN pro ($5) OR Mobile ODIN lite (does not include EverRoot, so you will need to re-root using ODIN) and the p51xx FlashKernel from here.
3. Click on Open File... in Mobile ODIN and find the file you want to flash.
4. If you're flashing a ROM, click Recovery and click clear on the window that pops up.
5. If applicable, enable EverRoot.
6. Select both Wipe data and cache and Wipe Dalvik cache
7. Click flash firmware.
THANKS: weltwon and Chainfire for root & unroot method, codeworkx for the newer versions of CWM, count dooku for discovering than TW ROM's don't include a kernel the hard way, invisiblek for testing stock ROM on p5113, and all you devs who make custom ROM's and kernels.
If this guide has helped you, please hit the thanks button.

Great work!! Thank you!

New Recovery
There is a new one from here without double image from here and is a bit faster link here:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722063

@jamesclinton: How did you install the new recovery?
i have the old one with the double image. But when I want to confirm to proceed to odin my tab restart. Odin does not recognize my tab until it starts up
btw: do you know if i can flash de new ROM with the old recovery?
greez
edit: i have to put UP to confirm. NOT DOWN

tanks
GT-P5100_XEO_P5100XWALD7_P5100XXLD7_P5100OXXALD9.rar
this link is unable

If you mean the stock ROM's, both of those links work!

Well, crap
I just bought a GT-P5113 from Fry's yesterday and followed your instructions down to the letter. I was only able to get CM9 working but it is having wifi issues (many apps give `fail to download` errors when they download something on the internet - like swiftkey getting language packs)
CleanROM (1.0 and 1.1) and InfectedROM both don't get past the "Galaxy Tab 2 10.1" screen. I even let it sit for an hour to see if something would resolve but it doesn't. I've cleared data, cache, dalvik, etc before each install. I reflashed CWM like 4 times, I've formatted everything except the kitchen sink, I've repaired permissions, nothing.
I wish wish WISH I had a backup of the stock rom to go to as it was a better option than what Im stuck with now (the experimental nightly of CM9)
Is anyone having the same problem and figured it out or am I just going to have to wait until better ROMs come out? :-/

You're going to have to be the tester for the restore to stock procedure above.

CM9 nightly bug list and changelog
andrewortman said:
I just bought a GT-P5113
[.......]
I wish wish WISH I had a backup of the stock rom to go to as it was a better option than what Im stuck with now (the experimental nightly of CM9)
Is anyone having the same problem and figured it out or am I just going to have to wait until better ROMs come out? :-/
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I feel your pain. I'm in the same predicament. CleanRom hangs, CM9 is buggy. Peel cannot detect the IR blaster. Pulse and galary are not showing images.
I wonder is there is a page were I can check what bugs have been found and what changes have been made in CM9 nightly?
Thanks.

You can try InfectedROM. I used it and had zero issues.

Thanks MultipleMonomials for the suggestion. Just tried it, but this infectedRom is freezing on the SamsungGalaxyTab2 10.1 boot screen as well. I've waited for 5minutes for something to happen. So I guess I'll hop back to my CM9 backup.
(If only I had a stock backup... well a lesson learned.)

Oh. That's what you meant when you said Cleanrom hung. You might try reflashing a TW kernel (i.e. ADB fix) after flashing InfectedROM. And I don't believe any custom ROM's have support for the IR blaster (I might be wrong).

If i wanted to return to the stock rom on the 7.0 (GT-P3113) which one should I download?

This guide isn't for the tab 7.0.

So to return to stock i have to install (p5110 taiwan android, the link that is in the first page in 4th point *Return TO stock*) even if i am italian because why it is called *Taiwan android p5110* ??!

thx
thanks for your share

Internal SD privilege issue
MultipleMonomials said:
Oh. That's what you meant when you said Cleanrom hung. You might try reflashing a TW kernel (i.e. ADB fix) after flashing InfectedROM. And I don't believe any custom ROM's have support for the IR blaster (I might be wrong).
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Your suggestion worked and most of the stuff is back to normal. Even Peel is starting up again. Just one other item I hope you have a good suggestion for. My Gallery app is not stating up, I complains about not enough memory. I suspect this is due to some privilege issue. I had created a tmp folder on the internal SD to hold the CM9 zip. I cannot delete the folder. If I access the DCIM folder I can't delete any of the image files. Thus I suspect an issue with the privileges.
I ran the fix permissions option in the Clockwork menu, and also ran some other permission fixer of google play. But they did not fix the privileges with which I had issues. I searched the forum for a similar issue & solution, but was unable to find it.
Do you have a suggestion? Thanks in advance!

Hi i am italian and i have P5110 what i have to download and install to return to stock with polaris office, music read hub and simliar ????

count dooku, it looks like your sdcard is corrupted. Get a USB MicroSD reader (you really should have one anyway) and copy your sdcard to your computer. (now's a good time to delete that folder) Then, reformat the card using Windows. Lastly, copy the files back to your sdcard.

Andrew1998, just flash the p5110 stock package.

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[ROM - 1.2] Flashback Update 10.3 (12/07/2011)

UPDATE - Flashback 10.3 (12/07/2011) - See Downloads (below)
STANDARD DISCLAIMER:
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. By running this firmware, you agree that there is the possibility that you may brick your device. You agree that only you are responsible and no one else is responsible for supporting you if that occurs.
Acknowledgments
Roebeet, Mrguy, Pershoot, Zebwen, Clemsyn and all the Adam and VEGA developers, for this excellent port. If you have contributed something I used let me know and I will add you here.
Pre-requisites
1. Setup and learn how to use nvflash. This is your backout in case something bad happens, so I would recommend you understand how to use this, in advance.
2. Have your device on a stock 1.2-based ROM / mod baseline. For example, build 4349 is the latest 1.2-based stock ROM, as of this writing.
NVFlash
-NVFlash rev5 by tlb1961 (Detailed Instructions for Windows and Linux included in download)
Installation for 1.2-based stock (also, see Changelog)
Options for Installing Flashback:
Option 1 (Update)
Download/Copy Flashback-10.X.zip to Internal SDCard (USB storage)
Shutdown and boot into ClockworkMod recovery.
1. Wipe cache partition
2. Advanced > Wipe Dalvik cache
3. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu) < Very Important Here [DO NOT REBOOT RECOVERY]
4. Install from SDCard
5. Choose zip from SDCard
6. Navigate to and choose Flashback-10.X.zip
7. Accept/Choose Flashback-10.X.zip
8. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu)
9. Reboot system
Option 2 (Clean)
Download/Copy Flashback-10.X.zip to Internal SDCard (USB storage)
Shutdown and boot into ClockworkMod recovery.
1. Wipe data/Factory reset
2. Wipe cache partition
3. Advanced > Wipe Dalvik cache
4. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu) < Very Important Here [DO NOT REBOOT RECOVERY]
5. Install from SDCard
6. Choose zip from SDCard
7. Navigate to and choose Flashback-10.X.zip
8. Accept/Choose Flashback-10.X.zip
9. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu)
10. Reboot system
Option 3 (Wipe & Format)
Download/Copy Flashback-10.X.zip to Internal SDCard (USB storage)
Shutdown and boot into ClockworkMod recovery.
1. Wipe data/Factory reset
2. Wipe cache partition
3. Advanced > Wipe Dalvik cache
4. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu) < Very Important Here [DO NOT REBOOT RECOVERY]
5. Moints and Storage:
> Format boot
> Format cache
> Format data
> Format system
> Format sdcard - OPTIONAL (FOR ADVANCED USE ONLY)
6. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu)
7. Install from SDCard
8. Choose zip from SDCard
9. Navigate to and choose Flashback-10.X-signed.zip
10. Accept/Choose Flashback-10.X-signed.zip
11. Backspace/Return key (back to Main menu)
12. Reboot system
Disaster recovery - 'tlb1961' NVFlash (see above)
Flashback Team Members
HiTekRedneck
jazzruby
OtherGuy
rowwor
Sharpe351
TEK112
tlb1961
tlbardelljr
Downloads
Flashback 10.3 (updated 12/07/2011)
Download Link: http://dev-host.org/dn0au4ajdokt/Flashback-10.3-signed.zip
MD5: ce7898ecb48b0a0a9d0b0d45d99b9669
Pershoot's kernel 2632.48 11/24/2011 (included in Flashback 10.3)
Download Link: http://dev-host.org/ol6timuj4aw1/pershoots_2632.48_gb_newbl-112411-signed.zip
MD5: 6606eb179ff22d4738da0b62e14187bd
Clemsyn's kernel Honeycomb Trial 5
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?7s7c1anfv1pnfe3
Changelog
Flashback (see Post #2)
Pics
Changelog:
Flashback 10.3
Updated kernel/WiFi modules
Recommended install method for Flashback 10.3:
'Update' install for 10.2 > 10.3
'Clean' install for all others
Flashback 10.2
Files added:
GalleryNew3DGoogle
Files updated:
Browser (Homepage)
Superuser (3.0.7) - If doing an 'Update' install, you must 'Uninstall update' from Settings > Applications > All
framework-res (Wallpaper)
updater-script (corrected 1 line)
boot.img (new kernel)
Files removed:
TitaniumBackup (issues) - If doing an 'Update' install, you must 'Uninstall update' from Settings > Applications > All
StatusbarToggle (issues)
Wallpapers (app not stock)
[/system/data] folder (contains 3rd party appps and will provide as a separate download)
Recommended install method for Flashback 10.2:
'Clean' install, due to system apps, i.e. TitaniumBackup and Superuser
'Update' install, (for experienced users and from 10.1 only) - You must 'Uninstall update' for TitaniumBackup and Superuser from Settings > Applications > All
-JR-
loving it
The latest update is great! Still having a problem with the flashplayer causing crashes though..any recommendations other than the hacked apk that is available in the build?
Thanks JR,
This will always be the ROM running on my GTAB. You are a great asset to the gtab community!
tlbardelljr
This isn't a new problem (I've had it with all the Honeycomb ROMs I've used), but when I hold the power button and choose "Recovery", my G Tablet doesn't boot into recovery, it just reboots normally. I can only get into recovery by holding the volume up button while rebooting. Is this normal? It isn't really a big deal, but I thought I'd report it.
I'm running Flashback 10.3.
JazzRuby, Thank you so much for posting an update for the Gtab, any new ROM is a welcome, but more so for a HC!!!
So again Thanks!!
Just got the gtab from a friend. This ROM is amazing, but no working flash player, can't play anything. Any ideas?
Seanbest said:
Just got the gtab from a friend. This ROM is amazing, but no working flash player, can't play anything. Any ideas?
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Flash player DOES work (kind of). If you long press on the area where the flash "would be." And then press in the upper-left of the area, you can make the flash object full screen, where it WILL work!
which version?
miker2431 said:
Flash player DOES work (kind of). If you long press on the area where the flash "would be." And then press in the upper-left of the area, you can make the flash object full screen, where it WILL work!
Click to expand...
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Are you using the hacked flash.apk?
Nope, just update or fresh download the newest version that shows up in the market and most browser pages with flash videos will play (you can hear them but prob not see them) then you kind of have to "guess" where that "full screen" button is on the video window, and if you hit it spot on, it should launch the flash video full screen. It's a *****, but it works. I'm going back and reloading some of the other HC roms to see which one I can live with for now.
Hey everyone!
Just put this on my gtab, and i have an issue. When i go to install an app, it causes a reboot from the splash screen, and when it comes back up, the wifi doesnt work(gives an error) until i restart the tablet.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
-Steve
mq1991 said:
Hey everyone!
Just put this on my gtab, and i have an issue. When i go to install an app, it causes a reboot from the splash screen, and when it comes back up, the wifi doesnt work(gives an error) until i restart the tablet.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
-Steve
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Hi Steve,
Can you be a little more specific, i.e. previous ROM, install method, what app, etc...
-JR-
timbck2 said:
This isn't a new problem (I've had it with all the Honeycomb ROMs I've used), but when I hold the power button and choose "Recovery", my G Tablet doesn't boot into recovery, it just reboots normally. I can only get into recovery by holding the volume up button while rebooting. Is this normal? It isn't really a big deal, but I thought I'd report it.
I'm running Flashback 10.3.
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This is a known issue with the Shutdown.apk (app), unfortunately no resolve at the moment, but will look into it further.
Thanks,
-JR-
Thanks for the quick repsonse!
Alright, well a bit of a rollercoaster here..
I went through and followed this guide to get my tablet up to 4349.
This one
Then, I attempted to install CWM .8 to manage roms and such.
That did not work, it soft bricked the device, so i went and NVFlashed it back, and went through the process of getting it back to 4349.
I then used the included recovery (v3?) to install Flashback.
Any tips on getting CWM to go on along with 4349?
EDIT: So far its happened with every app, it downloads fine. When it switches to "installing..." the tablet goes to the Flashback splashscreen.
mq1991 said:
Thanks for the quick repsonse!
Alright, well a bit of a rollercoaster here..
I went through and followed this guide to get my tablet up to 4349.
This one
Then, I attempted to install CWM .8 to manage roms and such.
That did not work, it soft bricked the device, so i went and NVFlashed it back, and went through the process of getting it back to 4349.
I then used the included recovery (v3?) to install Flashback.
Any tips on getting CWM to go on along with 4349?
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OK, I think I follow you, your currently running Flashback 10.3, correct?
If so, you can flash/install ClockworkMod 3.0.2.8 rev5 internally.
FB 10.3 includes the recovery binaries for Stock and ClockworkMod, you just need to flash/install via terminal.
Open/Run Terminal Emulator and type the following:
$ su - become Superuser
# cwmrecovery.sh - will flash/install ClockworkMod 3.0.2.8
# fixrecovery.sh - will flash/install Stock recovery
Terminal Emulator: https://market.android.com/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
Thanks! I will try that out and post back!
Haha yeah I was, Im just gonna start from the beginning to try and iron out any problems I may have caused.
Also, the kernel in the first post, will that help improve stability? Or is it simply the overclock?
Thanks for your help!
mq1991 said:
Thanks! I will try that out and post back!
Haha yeah I was, Im just gonna start from the beginning to try and iron out any problems I may have caused.
Also, the kernel in the first post, will that help improve stability? Or is it simply the overclock?
Thanks for your help!
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First of all, make sure you're on 1.2 bootloader; if you've already NVFlashed 4349 then you are.
Second, download and flash/install this ClockworkMod:
http://dev-host.org/g4e68tsmgdlp/gTab.cwm.3028.1.2.zip
If you already got ClockworkMod 3.0.2.8 rev5 then skip the above, if not, and you have Stock recovery, then rename to update.zip and flash.
Third, use the 'Clean' install method in the OP.
Flashback 10.3 already has pershoot's kernel baked in, the 2 kernel pkgs in the OP are to allow trying/testing between the two.
-JR-
Could you point me in the direction of finding that version of NVFlash? Im using one that goes to a very old version of TnT and then i need to wait for an OTA update.
Ive searched on the forum but havent turned up much.
That makes more sense. Thanks for all your help. I dont want to come across as a noob, but for some reason this tablet has been giving me the most trouble of all getting this stuff right. haha
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*facepalm* All I had to do was reinstall Flashback.
Thanks so much for your help! It no longer restarts when I install apps.
So i think the problem was down to that I didnt use CWM to install it, after I used NVFLASH v5 it installed that new version of CWM you mentioned. I then did a CLEAN install of Flashback and so far so good! I hope this can help someone else out as well.
Looking good JR. Keep up the great work!
Is anyone else missing the \system\ data\ folder where the hacked adobe flash apk
I'm coming from flashback 10.1 upgrade install, wiped cache and dalvik cache
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Cyanogenmod 7 Installation

Can someone please explain to me how to flash cm7 on my D2? I put it back on the stock rom and tried flashing it, didn't work. How to I put back the stock kernel?
what do you mean, put it back on stock rom?
what version of cm7?
where did you get it? link please
what system version is on phone?
are you rooted?
you may need to be on froyo 2.2, depends on what version you are flashing
should be like this
Download the latest version of CyanogenMod.
Optional: Download the Google Apps for the device.
Place the CyanogenMod update.zip file on the root of the SD card.
Optional: Place the Google Apps .zip on the root of the SD card also.
Boot into the ClockworkMod Recovery.
Once the device boots into the ClockworkMod Recovery, use the side volume buttons to move around, and either the power button or the trackball to select.
Optional: Select backup and restore to create a backup of current installation on the Motorola Droid 2.
Select the option to Wipe data/factory reset.
Then select the option to Wipe cache partition.
Select Install zip from sdcard.
Select Choose zip from sdcard.
Select the CyanogenMod update.zip.
Optional: Install the Google Apps by performing steps 7 - 9 again and choosing the Google Apps update.zip.
Once the installation has finished, select +++++Go Back+++++ to get back to the main menu, and select the Reboot system now option. The Motorola Droid 2 should now boot into CyanogenMod.
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Yes i am rooted
I was on the latest OTA .621 (2.3.4)
I first flashed MIUI then I wanted to flash CM 7.2.0 but it told me to check my kernel.
I downloaded it directly from download.cyanogenmod.com
I am currently on MIUI V4 2.7.6
because of the locked bootloader, you still are on .621, or at least the kernel
I think cm 7 is based on the D2 froyo 2.2 kernel, so you have no way to flash it sucessfully
try a different rom

[Tutorial] How to Unbrick, Flash, Downgrade, Root, Update i9000 from Froyo to Kit Kat

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First Time (Noob / Newb) to Flash a ROM on i9000​must read​Be Sure First.
NOTE: This guide is meant for i9000 only, not i9000B, M or any other mentioned below
There are 20 versions of Galaxy S, and their ROMS may not be compatible with each other,
Make sure you choose the correct ROM for you Device, before flashing it.​
Galaxy S GT-I9000 Galaxy S International
Galaxy S GT-I9000B Galaxy S Brazil
Galaxy S GT-I9000L Galaxy S Chile.
Galaxy S GT-I9000M Vibrant Bell
Galaxy S GT-I9000T Galaxy S Latin America
Galaxy S GT-I9001 Galaxy S Plus International
Galaxy S GT-I9003 Galaxy SL International
Galaxy S GT-I9010 Giorgio Armani International
Galaxy S SCH-I500 Fascinate Verizon
Galaxy S SCH-I510 Droid Charge Verizon
Galaxy S SCH-R910 Galaxy S MetroPCS
Galaxy S SGH-I896 Captivate Rogers
Galaxy S SGH-I897 Captivate At&t
Galaxy S SGH-N013 SC-02B Docomo
Galaxy S SGH-T959 Vibrant T-Mobile (USA)
Galaxy S SGH-T959D Fascinate Telus
Galaxy S SGH-T959V Galaxy S 4G T-Mobile (USA)
Galaxy S SGH-I997 Infuse 4g At&t
Galaxy S SHW-M110S SHW-M110S Korea Telecom
Galaxy S SPH-D700 Epic 4g Sprint
Check your IMEI here When you are not sure what model is your device.
Always START Here
Fully Charge your Phone before Flashing
To Check battery level, (WITHOUT plugging in the USB cable).
type *#0228# in the phone dialer, and Voltage value is AT LEAST 3800 (mV).
​Check list before attempting to flash a ROM
1) Correct ROM or kernel or required files for device was downloaded
2) Battery was fully Charged
3) Every thing Important was backed up to PC or Ext SD card or Cloud.
a) efs backup
b) Use Call logs Backup, SMS backup. App Backup from Play store and or simply copy everything How to save files to your PC Note:-
It's assumed that you can and know how to connect your Phone to PC with USB cable .
If you do not know, first install Samsung USB drivers on your PC/Laptop, than enable USB debugging on your phone by settings menu > Developer options > tick USB Debugging.
After this use only Samsung USB cable and plug it into your phone micro USB port and to your PC USB Port. ( Always use the Back USB port on PC as some ports may not connect well enough for flashing ROM's. )
If unable to connect your phone to PC for any reason, refer to this guide
How to put your device in "recovery" or "download" modes on Galaxy S i9000?​
Volume UP + HOME + POWER will take you to recovery mode
Volume DOWN + HOME + POWER will take you to download mode​Use Combo Key Press ​
Combo buttons must be used as shown above to get your phone into RECOVERY MODE or DOWNLOAD MODE​
What if your recovery or download modes cannot be achieved by combo key press on your device?​
You can achieve it by methods suggested in My Android Solutions or by using a USB JIG.​
Only Rooting or Flashing Kernels or Modems​
Follow this, when your phone has a Froyo ROM and you just want to Root or Root and also have CWM
Needed Download for Froyo ROM:-
If you only want root on your Froyo ROM, just install z4root app
If you want root and CWM download a Speedmod Kernel and Flash to get CWM and Root your Froyo ROM. After flashing the speedMod kernel
1) Boot into recovery menu ( VolumeUp+Home+Power)
2) Select "Advanced features" ( Universal Lag Fix menu)
3) Select "Install Superuser" to be rooted ​
Follow this when your phone has a Gingerbread ROM and you only want Root or Root Plus CWM
Needed Download for Gingerbread 2.3.6 ROM:-
If you are looking at, only Root for your i9000 phone, it can be easily done with Framaroot app. (Its so easy these days)
But if you wish to have CWM recovery too, than flash a Semaphore Kernel or CF Root Kernel to achieve it.
i9000 Semaphore Kernels for Gingerbread, ICS or Jelly Bean & Kit Kat(select according to Version of ROM and chose the latest will be good enough )
i9000 CF Root Kernels for Gingerbread (select according to Version of ROM eg XWJW4 will also work for XWJW6 & XWJW9) )
Odin3 Flashing Tool ( attached below)​How to Flash Kernels?​Normal Flashing Method :-
Procedure:
1. Fire up Odin3 on your PC and ensure KIES is not running on your PC by killing (Kies.exe , KiesTrayAgent.exe, and KiesPDLR.exe) using Task Manager
2. Put the phone to the Download Mode by pressing (VolumeDown+Home+Power) buttons
and connect the phone to your PC (your phone should be recognized)
3. now select PDA and choose the kernel you had downloaded
4. press Start Button. Do not press anything else or interrupt it, wait for flashing process to complete and phone will reboot
That's it you have now rooted your phone as well as have CWM Recovery. ​When you have NO access to a Computer or USB Cable
Procedure:-
When you do not have a PC or a USB cable to work with, you can flash Kernels, Modems and even ROM's by using certain Apps like Mobile Odin, Flashify , Flash Gordon or any kernel flashing apps from Play store . So download and install them on your Phone. Detailed guide
In a nut shell, for safety reasons Mobile odin cannot be used to Flash a pit or EFS file, but all others are easily done from your phone without the need to use your PC. Hence CWM can be flashed with a Kernel meant for your phone and from here you can update to ICS or Jelly Bean without a PC or USB cable.
To make it simple
1) Copy File to your SD card (Rom, kernel , or flash files in .tar format)
2) Run Mobile Odin
3) Select Rom/kernel/Modem under Open file , it will automatically sort out the files in the ROM
4) Now you can tick EverRoot, Inject Superuser, if you wish or just flash without them
5) Flash Firmware
That's it, Odin will do everything and you will boot up in NEW firmware or Kernel or Modem​Flashing Modem's​
Download Stock or ICS or Jelly Bean or Nexus modems from Here
The procedure for Flashing Modems is the same as flashing kernels
Select the modem you wish to test or install as "PDA" in Odin3 and press "START" do not tick anything else or disconnect phone until flashing process is completed
Looking for a ROM? For Stock & Custom ROM or any software Downloads Go here | here or follow this [GUIDE] Unsure which i9000 ROM to choose? or look into the below database to chose what is best for you
Custom ROM's Comparison Database​
Mirror
Upgrading (from Eclair or Froyo) or downgrading (from ICS, JBean or KK) to Gingerbread (Stock ROM)​Included a kernel for Root and CWM (ClockWorkMod), needed for upgrading to ICS, Jelly Bean or Kit kat ROM's
This is a LIFE Saver ROM for your i9000, Flash this whenever you have a problem with your Phone or just to downgrade from any Custom ROM when you want to switch to another.
General advice prior to Flashing any phone
Its always best to do a "clean" install. meaning you should remove any old scripts, data, cache, junk before flashing a new ROM, this is like taking a bath before using new clothes. For some models it is a must do, for others it may not be a major problem or can be resolved by flashing the dbdata.rfs to clear out the remaining junk that you failed to remove before flashing . But if you had "lagfix" and did not undo it, it can cause internal SD card unavailable situation, which can be difficult to resolve.
Hence before flashing its advisable to
a) undo lagfix IF you had any.
b) Do a factory reset by settings>Privacy> factory reset ( erase SD Card - optional , as formatting SD card could be too) If you format SD card, save your Pictures and Music etc to PC first.
c) And even going into recovery to wipe everything is also good.
d) Removing SIM Card and External SD card ( makes it easier for phone to boot up initially after flashing a new ROM)
Doing this will give you a "CLEAN" install or fresh start for your phone,
IF you want to have it "AS IS" install, with all the stuff (with junk) in the SD card, you can do so too ( without formatting SD card) .
Video guide for first time ODin3 users "How to use Odin"
Downloads needed for undermentioned process
Use Odin3 Version 1.7 to 1.83 ( meant for Galaxy S1 series (attached below)
Attached below 3 i9000 PIT files ( use 512 only for re-partition ) or 512 PIT
i9000 JVU ROM with i9000 JVU CF ROOT Kernel download and unzip
FIRST ensure your phone (i9000) has more than 80% battery charge before attempting to Flash.
Procedure:
1. Fire up Odin3 on your PC and ensure KIES is not running on your PC by killing (Kies.exe , KiesTrayAgent.exe, and KiesPDLR.exe) using Task Manager
2. Put the phone to the Download Mode by pressing (VolumeDown+Home+Power) buttons and connect the phone to your PC (your phone should be recognized)
3. Select PDA > CODE_I9000XXJVU_CL851880_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5
4. Select PHONE > MODEM_I9000XXJVU_REV_00_CL1092175.tar.md5
5. Select CSC > GT-I9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJVU.tar.md5
6. Select PIT > 512 PIT (If 'Re-Partition' is not checked under 'Option', check it)
7. Press the Start button Do not press anything else or interrupt it, wait for flashing process to complete and phone will reboot
After which you repeat steps one and two (to flash the kernel for root and CWM recovery)
3. now select PDA > CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVU_2.3.6-v4.3-CWM3RFS
4. press Start Button. Do not press anything else or interrupt it, wait for flashing process to complete and phone will reboot
That's it, now you have a perfect Phone, rooted and having CWM recovery, ideal starting point for upgrading to ICS and after that to Jelly Bean custom ROM's
Any problems you may have after doing this, just look here for the solution to that particular problem.
As explained earlier (about clean flashing) if your phone reboots into recovery with some errors appearing in red after flashing the JVU ROM
it may be resolved by flashing dbdata.rfs (attached below) as PDA in Odin3 to remove the junk data files.Using Heimdall to flash
You can do the same process using heimdall instead of Odin3 too, to use heimdall one click you can download i9000 Rescue kit and flash. or use [GUIDE] Flashing with Heimdall
or using Heimdall on a linux machine ​
Upgrading to ICS​
First and foremost, the moment you want to Flash, the rule of the thump is you should have a EFS folder backed-up somewhere else ( external SD card or PC or cloud) How, Look here. And your Battery must have more than 50% charge
Second you should do a Nandroid Backup of your Gingerbread ROM, using the CWM recovery, this will help you solve problems, IF any thing goes wrong in the future.
Every developer has instructions as to how you should flash that ROM, in the thread you are downloading their ROM's, so you only need to follow it to acheive your goal
Download:-
you can choose the ICS ROM here or search XDA and use the guide in the developers thread of that ROM
Basic CWM Flashing Procedure​
No need to read if you know how to use CWM flashing procedure​
From here on you won't be using Odin3 to flash anymore, you will use the CWM Recovery by using the 3 combo keys to enter recovery or you can use apps from Google Play like Mobile Odin, Flash Gordon or Flashify to Flash direct from your SD cards, so First you need to download the ROM of your choosing into your SD card ( Internal or External) together with gapps for it.
1) After flashing recovery with Odin, You can enter " Recovery Mode" by press VolumeupKey+PowerKey+HomeKey. You do this every-time you want to switch to a JellyBean or iCS ROM or to utilize the many features this recovery has, like Backup/restore/fix permissions and mostly to do the full wipes (NEEDED to be done every time you want to SWITCH ROMS) etc
2) Once in CWM Recovery you do the Full wipes (use your volume keys to move up or down in the recovery menu to select and the power key to execute that command).
The undermentioned wipes need to be done and will constitute a FULL Wipe of your Phone but your SD card will not be fully formatted as such your Images and other non system files will remain as is.
a) Wipe data / Factory reset
b) Wipe cache
c) Enter advanced and wipe dalvic Cache
Once the full wipes are done,
3) You now choose the ROM you placed in your SD card by selecting "Install zip from sdcard"
which will lead you to "choose zip from sdcard", which will take you to all the folders you have on your SD Card..scroll down to where you placed the downloaded files and select it
Once selected the ROM will be Flashed on to your phone, so wait till it says "install completed"
Note:- Some ICS ROM's may need to be flashed twice as it will end-up in bootloop in the first flash
some need to be wiped again after flashing ICS, as certain apps may not work.*
so repeat the ROM flashing one more time
Also if you intent to upgrade to JellyBean after this, you don't have to flash Gapps here , so you can skip the next step and just "Reboot System" after this
Now you do the same selection process again (Step 3) to select the Gapps file and wait till it says "Install completed"
4) That's it, Now select "Reboot system Now"
undermentioned is an example that you can use​From Pawitp [4.0.4][IMM76I] CyanogenMod 9 for Samsung Galaxy S
Downloads
CM 9.1 Stable : http://get.cm/get/jenkins/7080/cm-9.1.0-galaxysmtd.zip
Google Apps: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip or select http://goo-inside.me/gapps/
Installation
- First time flashing ICS to your Galaxy S (or coming from another ROM)?
Root your device and install ClockworkMod Recovery.
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Nandroid backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
WIPE again or Calendar Sync will not work.
- Upgrading from CM7?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from another CM9 (or teamhacksung) Build?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
Note: The upgrade process from CM7 to ICS is automatic, but downgrading from ICS to CM7 (or restoring Nandroid) requires flashing twice. Once from ICS and again from CM7's recovery.
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Now the ROM has been installed on your phone, so let it boot up and you can repeat this procedure to switch again and again till you have the best ROM of your choosing.
In the event that it fails to boot-up because you placed a wrong ROM that caused a boot loop or due to any other problem, just look in My Android Solutions about that particular problem. IF you cannot enter Recovery mode to flash another ROM.
Similarly You can also use Odin3 to Flash a Gingerbread ROM in Download mode and use your backup to return your phone to its original state.
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Upgrading to Jelly Bean​
First and foremost, the moment you want to Flash, the rule of the thump is you should have a EFS folder backed-up somewhere else ( external SD card or PC or cloud) How, Look here. And your Battery must have more than 50% charge
Second you should do a Nandroid Backup of your ICS ROM, using the CWM recovery, this will help you solve problems, IF any thing goes wrong in the future and you want to return to ICS.
Now make your choice as to which Jelly Bean ROM you wish to use and download that ROM and Gapps (both in .zip format) to your Internal SD card. you can chose Stable ROMs like this or some others. And Flashing them would be just the same as you did for ICS upgrade using CWM
Download:-
you can choose the Jelly Bean ROM here or search XDA and use the guide in the developers thread of that ROM
Basic CWM Flashing Procedure​
No need to read if you know how to use CWM flashing procedure​
From here on you will use the CWM Recovery by using the 3 combo keys to enter recovery or you can use apps from Google Play like Mobile Odin, Flash Gordon or Flashify to Flash direct from your SD cards, so First you need to download the ROM of your choosing into your SD card ( Internal or External) together with gapps for it.
1) Coming from ICS, You can enter " CWM Recovery Mode" by press VolumeupKey+PowerKey+HomeKey. You do this every-time you want to switch to a JellyBean or iCS ROM or to utilize the many features this recovery has, like Backup/restore/fix permissions and mostly to do the full wipes (NEEDED to be done every time you want to SWITCH ROMS) etc
2) Once in CWM Recovery you do the Full wipes (use your volume keys to move up or down in the recovery menu to select and the power key to execute that command).
The undermentioned wipes need to be done and will constitute a FULL Wipe of your Phone but your SD card will not be fully formatted as such your Images and other non system files will remain as is.
a) Wipe data / Factory reset
b) Wipe cache
c) Enter advanced and wipe dalvic Cache
Once the full wipes are done,
3) You now choose the ROM you placed in your SD card by selecting "Install zip from sdcard"
which will lead you to "choose zip from sdcard", which will take you to all the folders you have on your SD Card..scroll down to where you placed the downloaded files and select it
Once selected the ROM will be Flashed on to your phone, so wait till it says "install completed" Now you do the same selection process again (Step 3) to select the Gapps file and wait till it says "Install completed"
4) That's it, Now select "Reboot system Now"
undermentioned is an example that you can use​From Pawitp [4.2.2] CyanogenMod 10.1 for Samsung Galaxy S
Downloads
Latest build: http://get.cm/get/jenkins/32365/cm-10.1.0-galaxysmtd.zip
Google Apps: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
Installation
- First time flashing CM10.1 to your Galaxy S (or coming from another ROM)?
Root your device and install ClockworkMod Recovery.
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Nandroid backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from CM7/CM9?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from another CM10/CM10.1 Build?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
Note: The partition layout of CM10.1 is identical to that of CM10 and thus you may use CWM to backup/restore.
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Now the ROM has been installed on your phone, so let it boot up and you can repeat this procedure to switch again and again till you have the best ROM of your choosing.
In the event that it fails to boot-up because you placed a wrong ROM that caused a boot loop, or your lost your IMEI or network or due to any other problem, just look in My Android Solutions about that particular problem. IF you cannot enter Recovery mode to flash another ROM.
Similarly You can also use Odin3 to Flash a Gingerbread ROM in Download mode and use your backup to return your phone to its original state.
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Upgrading to Kit Kat​
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Unbricking the i9000
Upgrading to Kit Kat​
First and foremost, the moment you want to Flash, the rule of the thump is you should have a EFS folder backed-up somewhere else ( external SD card or PC or cloud) How, Look here. And your Battery must have more than 50% charge check battery as mentioned on top using your dialer
Second you should do a Nandroid Backup of your Jelly Bean ROM, using the CWM recovery, this will help you solve problems, IF any thing goes wrong in the future and you want to return to Jelly Bean.
Now make your choice as to which Kit Kat ROM you wish to use and download that ROM and Gapps (both in .zip format) to your Internal SD card.
Downloads:-
ROM's:-
1) Omni ROM 4.4 Kit Kat
2) Mackay ROM 4.4
3) Unofficial CM 11
4) CyanAOSP KK4.4 v1.0.0 For gaming...stable
5) C-RoM -4.4- -ALPHA-2
Kit Kat ROM's are still in ALPHA stage as such will have unresolved problems and bugs.
Look here for Discussions/reviews and FAQ about Kit Kat as well as other i9000 Kit Kat ROM's​
Kitkat 4.4 Kernels
Semaphore 3.4.0
Mackay kernel 0.603
Cyancore 3.5.0
Stock CM11 kernel + Linaro 4.8 and Mackay TWRP
undermentioned is an example that you can use
From Pawitp Unofficial CM 11 CyanogenMod 11 for Samsung Galaxy S
Downloads
Latest build: http://d-h.st/users/pawitp?fld_id=28174
Google Apps: http://d-h.st/users/dhacker29?fld_id=27426
Installation
- First time flashing CM11 to your Galaxy S (or coming from another ROM)?
Root your device and install ClockworkMod Recovery.
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Nandroid backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from CM7/CM9?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from CM10/10.1?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
You will finally see a "set_metadata_recursive" status 7 error. That is normal.
Reboot back into recovery (the reboot is required)
Install the ROM again from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally restore /data from Nandroid Backup (the update will wipe your /data)
Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from CM10.2?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Addon
- Upgrading from another build of CM11?
Do a Nandroid Backup!
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Warning: You may get set_metadata_recursive related-errors during install if you're using a custom kernel without SELinux support. In that case, revert to the stock kernel before continuing or follow the instruction for upgrading from CM10.1.
Note: The partition layout of CM11 is the same as CM10.2.
Unbricking the i9000​​
​If you are unable to enter download or recovery mode use this guide or this tool or i9000 Easy Reboot Recovery using ADB to get recovery mode​If you have USB connection problems use this guide ​Unbricking the i9000 can be easily achieved by flashing any of these Rescue kits
Rescue Packages
i9000 Rescue EzBase Rescue and Recovery by nitr8 Full Graphical HOW To and Tutorial download
i9000 Rescue EzBase Rescue with CF Root & semaphore root by nitr8 & chainfire, repacked by slaphead20
i9000 Rescue Rescue Kit for i9000 using heimdall packed by ldq
i9000 Rescue GB Flash Kit packed by psyqiq
i9000 Rescue Darky's ROM Resurrection edition, Guide , Mirror download or here
or any of these ROM's
Upgrade or Downgrade i9000 Stock ROM's (Firmware)
i9000 upgrade or downgrade without changing ROM Ezboot
i9000 Upgrade or Downgrade to GingerBread 2.3.6 ROM JVU + Root with a 512 Pit File (repartition Ticked) Ideal base for upgrading to ICS and J.Bean
i9000 [Deodexed Firmware] Stock XXJVU, Flashed using CWM , zip-aligned and root
i9000 [Deodexed Firmware] Stock XXJVU Flashed using Odin3
i9000 Downgrade to GingerBread 2.3.5 JVT
i9000 Downgrade to Froyo 2.2 JPU
i9000 Downgrade to Eclair 2.1 JM1 Initial Stock ROM, without Combo key functions, use KIES or ADB or JIG for upgrades, Included flash-able FIX for Combo Keys. Eclair XWJM2 - Eclair XWJM3​But it may not work on some phones, so we need to flash various other files to solve them (undermentioned files are for JVU ROM)
B+ SBL (primary and secondary Bootloaders is meant for restoring Recovery and download combo buttons as well as boot loader problems, should be flashed as " PDA " with update Phone Boot Loader ticked in Odin3
Param is used for restoring Boot animation, stuck problems, flashed as PDA using Obin3
Cache is for clearing cache flashed as PDA using Odin3
dbdata.rfsis for clearing data flashed as PDA using Odin3
other files that can be used
i9000 2e Recovery
i9000 CWM​
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​
i9000 Android Firmware (Stock) ​
Here | Here | Torrents Here | Deodexed Firmware Herei9000 Custom ROM's ​Here
​
i9000 Kit Kat ROM's
​What you might want to know and should know about Kit Kat 4.4
4.4 Kit Kat: Everything You Need to Know & Here or Developers website
​Current Developement
​ [FAQ][Discussion][Reviews] Kit Kat 4.4 / CM 11 for Galaxy S & S Plus [i9000][i9001]​
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​
I have been looking after the pit file for so long.
Nice guide! Thanks
Amazing guide, @xsenman
Brilliant, as always! Highest compliments
Noob friendly guide...thanks for helping a noob at galaxy s1 family(me)
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app
helpfull
Boot menu formatted
Dear,:crying:
please please please help me dude...am in a big tension..
my phone is galaxy s GT-i9000 and the os was cyanogen 9...
but before some day it become stuck and when i put it for reboot it shows only loading screen and nothing else ...i tried many things like removing battery ext.sd and all but no hope ..
so at last i entered into CWM and mistakenly formatted the boot :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:....but after that i cannot able enter into even CWM.....
but i can get into download mode and nothing else ...
please dude help me what i can do ?? ...and what i want to do..??
and also i didn't made any backup of my contact,message,photos,videos etc....
shall i loss all the things???:crying:
please help me
thanks in advance
johnk kennedy said:
but i can get into download mode and nothing else ...
please dude help me what i can do ?? ...and what i want to do..??
and also i didn't made any backup of my contact,message,photos,videos etc....
shall i loss all the things???:crying:
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Don't panic, you are still in solid ground and can recover from this, but you may have to lose your contacts, data etc as flashing a new gingerbread ROM, would be the obvious solution. But your photos and videos would still be there, as long as you have NOT formatted the SD card too. On the other hand IF you had google gmail account, it would have backed up your contacts detail, when the sync was ON.
Actually, this thread would have solved your problem already, either you flash the gingerbread upgrade or downgrade JVU ROM as guided or you flash the rescue kit ( which is also the same) in the unbricking section. , This ROM has the bootloader in it so you would not have an issue about it.
Note:- it is possible to use ADB to recover the data and contacts, if you have recovery mode (which you indicate is not having) its also possible to use ADB to boot into recovery, only possible when your have debugging ticked in your device.
SO take a moment to think things overs as to what you want to do, so flash the gingerbread ( sure to recover) or try to recover the data? ( no guarantees though.)
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Amazing guide
ok dude.first of all thanks for giving me such a confidence:highfive::good: .......
Then if i will not loose images and videos and all.....and in case of contact there is a possibility of sync...
then i think its better to do it ...
so please can you explain me what are the steps that i should do ....
please describe me step by step please .......
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"""""SO take a moment to think things overs as to what you want to do, so flash the gingerbread ( sure to recover) or try to recover the data? ( no guarantees though."""""
I mean please tell which will be the best ROM for my device ...I really loved the previous (Cyanogen 9) ROM...
so please refer me a best ROM,,,
johnk kennedy said:
I mean please tell which will be the best ROM for my device ...I really loved the previous (Cyanogen 9) ROM...so please refer me a best ROM,,,
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First and foremost, you need to flash the gingerbread ROM to solve your problem and get your phone booting, only after that you should look at CM, 9, 10 or 11. BTW there is no such thing as best ROM, that why you need to read the guide on "unsure which ROM yo chose" to get abetter idea about ROM's
Everything you need to do , has been explained step by step, in the 1st post of this thread, so READ, read and read again , once you understand it all, proceed to do it, step by step
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ok dude ...got it but.....can you please give me link to download XXJW4 to install it using odin...
as you said i red all the giud and got one link...but its from the site "hotfile" but it is banned now ...i cannot able download the file ...please give me another link if you can ..
johnk kennedy said:
ok dude ...got it but.....can you please give me link to download XXJW4 to install it using odin...
as you said i red all the giud and got one link...but its from the site "hotfile" but it is banned now ...i cannot able download the file ...please give me another link if you can ..
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For all downloads, look in MY Android Collections, link below, you can download from here
chose according to region or use JW9 withthe modem for your country, would work just fine.
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johnk kennedy said:
.....can you please give me link to download XXJW4 to install it using odin......please give me another link if you can ..
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You can download it from sammobile.com under firmware, just sign up
sent from N7100 & CM10.2 & Devil2 kernel v2.1.2
great work
I cannot Flash any roms on my SGS.
GUYS, HELP!
I cannot flash any roms on my SGS, I tried flashing a rom using CWM but the installation is always aborted. I've done this several time but the same thing just happens. I also tried using Odin but, Odin cannot read my Phone.
I'm currently on GAMERZ rom and I want to flash 4.4 Kitkat. Now, I don't have any idea on how will I flash any roms on my device.
PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS! THANKS!
mriamniks said:
GUYS, HELP!
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How do you expect anyone to read this??, change your font size, so that we can read and help you.
After reading what you had to say, the details are all in the first post, you only need to read, read and read again, as all the remedies are mentioned in the 1st post of this thread.
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how to root Build number DDJVB Gingerbread 2.3.6
Firoz24 said:
how to root Build number DDJVB Gingerbread 2.3.6
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you can use framaroot app for root only , or semaphore gingerbread kernel for root & CWM
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[Q] roms

hi can anyone help me I have a Packard bell liberty tab to which I have been told it is an a500 in a different case PB will not update the system to ICS so is there any way I can do this myself using an ICS rom and if there is where can I download this from
thanks in anticipation
[GUIDE]
kevings178 said:
hi can anyone help me I have a Packard bell liberty tab to which I have been told it is an a500 in a different case PB will not update the system to ICS so is there any way I can do this myself using an ICS rom and if there is where can I download this from
thanks in anticipation
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I got you covered ;p
First of all, you need root. I assume you're on 3.2.1.
To get a rooted stock ROM, download this:
http://depositfiles.com/files/c6pr69ri6
Follow Instructions in PDF...
After you've done that, confirm that you have the superuser app installed now....
Download the latest stable 4.2 or 4.3 ROMS...
(There are many options...CHOOSE !!!ONE!!! (DOWNLOAD GAPPS TOO)
Randomblame's 4.3 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2376662
Randomblame's 4.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990136
Pjsports's 4.3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2426942
Pjsports's 4.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2049874
Thor2002ro's 4.3: (For this one you need a tegraowner's account) http://forum.tegraowners.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1312
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Thor2002ro's 4.2: http://forum.tegraowners.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1046
(Recommend Thor 4.2 because it is the most stable and updated)
Also download the latest recovery (Using Acer Recovery Installer (Google Play Store) or from here http://forum.tegraowners.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1281 (Also need a tegraowners account).
Put your ROM, Gapps and Recovery files on the root folder of your External SD card. (don't extract anything)
Now power off your tablet.
Now press the power button and volume - (or volume + if you're holding in portrait) key until you boot into recovery. Then navigate to the wipe menu.
Go into the Wipe menu, and do a Data Wipe.
Go into the Install Zip from SD Card menu, and install/upgrade to the latest version of Touch Recovery.
Reboot the A500, and once again go into Recovery (hold VOL-).
Go into the Install Zip from SD Card menu, and install the ROM.
Go into the Wipe menu, and do a Data Wipe. (yes a 2nd data wipe)
Go into the Install Zip from SD Card menu, and install GApps.
Reboot the device (Don't hold VOL- this time).
Enjoy...credits to Dime for this Guide...

[Q][rom] 4.4 kitkat for GT-n7000 demo phone

Hey i have trouble shooting issues in installing a rom for my device it says "signature not valid"
M new to this kind of stuffs so can somebody suggest me how can i have kiktkat on my device
Thanks in advance
My device is gt n 7000 and i have uploaded a snapshot of my device too
Franky.sac said:
Hey i have trouble shooting issues in installing a rom for my device it says "signature not valid"
M new to this kind of stuffs so can somebody suggest me how can i have kiktkat on my device
Thanks in advance
My device is gt n 7000 and i have uploaded a snapshot of my device too
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You need to find a stock-compatible custom recovery. Search through your device-specific forums and read all the FAQs.
Franky.sac said:
Hey i have trouble shooting issues in installing a rom for my device it says "signature not valid"
M new to this kind of stuffs so can somebody suggest me how can i have kiktkat on my device
Thanks in advance
My device is gt n 7000 and i have uploaded a snapshot of my device too
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1. Download Philz Kernel for 4.1.2 (any recent version) and copy it to your external sd card (don't extract the file, leave it in .zip format)
2. Download Raw Kernel r3p2 test kernel and copy it to to your phone (external or internal memory) (don't extract the file, leave it in .zip format)
3. Download OmniROM, Gapps and SuperSU
4. Boot into recovery (hold down volume up + home button + power button when the phone is off, let go when you're in recovery)
5. Flash Philz kernel and reboot
6. Boot into recovery again and this time flash Raw Kernel, then reboot
7. Reboot into recovery again
8. Wipe /system, /data and cache
9. Flash OmniROM, gapps, SuperSU
10. Reboot
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1. Download Philz Kernel for 4.1.2 (any recent version) and copy it to your external sd card (don't extract the file, leave it in .zip format)
2. Download Raw Kernel r3p2 test kernel and copy it to to your phone (external or internal memory) (don't extract the file, leave it in .zip format)
3. Download OmniROM, Gapps and SuperSU
4. Boot into recovery (hold down volume up + home button + power button when the phone is off, let go when you're in recovery)
5. Flash Philz kernel and reboot
6. Boot into recovery again and this time flash Raw Kernel, then reboot
7. Reboot into recovery again
8. Wipe /system, /data and cache
9. Flash OmniROM, gapps, SuperSU
10. Reboot
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Thanks XxPixX, I installed
philz_touch_6.48.4-n7000
raw_kernel_r6_j43
pa_gapps-stock-4.4.4-20140708-signed_2
omni-4.4.4-20140709-n7000-NIGHTLY
however my device has unrooted. how can i get my root back ?
Elvisnazareth said:
Thanks XxPixX, I installed
philz_touch_6.48.4-n7000
raw_kernel_r6_j43
pa_gapps-stock-4.4.4-20140708-signed_2
omni-4.4.4-20140709-n7000-NIGHTLY
however my device has unrooted. how can i get my root back ?
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I made a guide for KitKat on our device here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2780703
You'll find the answer in the bugs/issues part

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