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JI6 Destroyed my phone - Please help :/

Alright, I've been trying everything I've found on this site (and Google) for hours now and I can't fix my phone...here's what happened:
I rooted my phone a couple of months ago for the sole purposes of removing T-Mobile's pre-installed bloatware. I used the One-Click Root program (for Mac) and I never really took advantage of the root privileges otherwise.
I unrooted my phone a few days ago because I figured I didn't really need it anymore and because I attributed a few bugs with the rooting (since they didn't happen before I rooted my phone, but I could be wrong). I looked up how to unroot my phone and somebody said to simply remove a few files/folders. I did that and lo and behold! I was unrooted.
A few hours ago I received a notification saying that an update was available for my phone. I've been more than excited for this update because my GPS is pretty much useless and since I was unrooted, I figured there was no harm in updating.
I can no longer get past the "Vibrant" boot screen. I've tried every method I've found in the forums...I tried pushing "disable-lagfix" to my phone, but ADB keeps saying "0 files pushed, 0 files skipped" or something like that. I've tried using ODIN, but I keep getting "<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)". I've tried re-rooting my phone because I thought I couldn't push files to my phone since I unrooted, but when I use One-Click Root, it tells me to click "Apply update.zip" but there is no such option in my recovery mode. I would install ClockWork Recovery to remedy that issue, but it's not possible since my phone won't boot completely.
I honestly don't know how to fix my phone...please help me
Thanks,
Gerard

There's no Apply Update.zip option in the recovery mode, but there's "Reinstall Packages" option which does just that
(I just updated my phone via Mini Kies and rooted it using the OCLF).

Tried that already...no luck.
BTW, I just realized that this should probably be in the Q&A section...sorry x_x
EDIT: Also, I'm installing Mini Kies right now...I hope this works.

Easiest way would boot in to download mode and flash a new rom with Odin, but if you have ADB you should be able to do it in recovery there too. Note, make a backup of your stuff first if I care about losing anything.

bchalk said:
Easiest way would boot in to download mode and flash a new rom with Odin, but if you have ADB you should be able to do it in recovery there too. Note, make a backup of your stuff first if I care about losing anything.
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I've already tried Odin; that doesn't work.
How would I use ADB?

grardb said:
Tried that already...no luck.
BTW, I just realized that this should probably be in the Q&A section...sorry x_x
EDIT: Also, I'm installing Mini Kies right now...I hope this works.
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Can you get into download mode? If so, have you tried to use Odin 1.3? The easiest solution might be to reinstall JFD (Stock ROM) and then upgrade to JI6 thru Mini Kies. That worked for me. I followed this method.
edit: You can also get all the files from the Vibrant Bible.

ShinyBuddha said:
Can you get into download mode? If so, have you tried to use Odin 1.3? The easiest solution might be to reinstall JFD (Stock ROM) and then upgrade to JI6 thru Mini Kies. That worked for me. I followed this method.
edit: You can also get all the files from the Vibrant Bible.
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I really don't wanna come off as a douche because I know you guys are trying to help, but this is gonna be my third time saying that Odin simply won't work for me...I've gone into download mode and followed the instructions in that very post and all I get is "<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)". I tried this both on my Mac (using Darwine) and my friend's PC, same result both times

Well if you can get in to ADB push http://bchalk.com/clockworkmod.update.zip to /sdcard and rename it to update.zip
This will allow you to click reinstall packages and get in to clockworkmod.
ADB push one of the stock roms or bionix 1.8 or something to your /sdcard and then flash it in clockworkmod. This will delete your /data. (ie all of your apps and their settings)
PM me if you want to get on gtalk or aim or something.

grardb said:
I really don't wanna come off as a douche because I know you guys are trying to help, but this is gonna be my third time saying that Odin simply won't work for me...I've gone into download mode and followed the instructions in that very post and all I get is "<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)". I tried this both on my Mac (using Darwine) and my friend's PC, same result both times
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I know it can be frustrating. I just didn't see if you used the different versions of Odin. Just remember most of us are here to help you get thru your problems....well, phone problems at least. Hit up bchalk...sounds like s/he could be a big help.

If you can get to download mode and seeing the big yewllow "men at work" icon, you should able to flash back via ODIN. You need to install the drivers.

bchalk said:
Well if you can get in to ADB push http://bchalk.com/clockworkmod.update.zip to /sdcard and rename it to update.zip
This will allow you to click reinstall packages and get in to clockworkmod.
ADB push one of the stock roms or bionix 1.8 or something to your /sdcard and then flash it in clockworkmod. This will delete your /data. (ie all of your apps and their settings)
PM me if you want to get on gtalk or aim or something.
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I just tried this...
failed to copy 'update.zip' to '/sdcard/update.zip': Permission denied
I'll PM you...*sigh*

grardb said:
I've already tried Odin; that doesn't work.
How would I use ADB?
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I can most assuredly tell you that from my similar experience Odin does work. 2 key lessons I learned:
1.) To get into download mode, remove battery, plug phone into USB While holding down UP and Down and Power buttons. While buttons are still pressed, reinsert battery.
2.) Try different versions of Odin. I had to try mulitple attempts with both 1.0 and 1.3 versions of Odin before I got it to run entirely.
All the answers are in the threads.

chionutz said:
I can most assuredly tell you that from my similar experience Odin does work. 2 key lessons I learned:
1.) To get into download mode, remove battery, plug phone into USB While holding down UP and Down and Power buttons. While buttons are still pressed, reinsert battery.
2.) Try different versions of Odin. I had to try mulitple attempts with both 1.0 and 1.3 versions of Odin before I got it to run entirely.
All the answers are in the threads.
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Not bad for a first post chionutz =)

chionutz said:
I can most assuredly tell you that from my similar experience Odin does work. 2 key lessons I learned:
1.) To get into download mode, remove battery, plug phone into USB While holding down UP and Down and Power buttons. While buttons are still pressed, reinsert battery.
2.) Try different versions of Odin. I had to try mulitple attempts with both 1.0 and 1.3 versions of Odin before I got it to run entirely.
All the answers are in the threads.
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Where can I find different versions of Odin? I'm searching all over the place, but xda's search sucks (no offense, guys) and Google's not helping me out too much...

A few things:
1) I don't think Odin works on Mac.
2) If you've found a Windows machine to do it, make sure you download the Samsung drivers.

grardb said:
Where can I find different versions of Odin? I'm searching all over the place, but xda's search sucks (no offense, guys) and Google's not helping me out too much...
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I was hoping that I bookmarked the thread where I found the link to the 1.3 download but unfortunately, no luck. However, if you simply google "odin 1.3" there are many results.
Also for reference, this is the thread I used for simple direction in restoring my phone via odin.
htp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475

Odin3 v1.30 in the bible thread is far more fail resistant than v1.00 that everyone still seems to be using. Just a tip...Best of luck
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

When you plug your phone into Odin, does it show a com port list in one of the ID:Com boxes? If not, that means that you need to work on the drivers for your PC.

Got him to flash Bionix through recovery
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I believe that this has been answered numerous times.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803492

VZW 2.3.5 update borked my tab, can I ODIN/Heimdal over?

My wife carries the orginal G-Tab and we did the 2.3 update when it became available OTA. Ever since this, the thing is in a violent loop of force closing to the point that she can not really use it. The FC pop ups are out of control.
Verizon will replace the unit, but I thought that since it worked perfectly up until the 2.3.5 OTA, it has to be something that did not work according to the plan with the OTA.
We have done a factory wipe and that did not help anything.
I am set up with ODIN3 and Heimdal on this PC, so If there is a way to push back to 2.2 so that I can try the OTA again, or if I can push a clean non borked 2.3 in that would likely solve the issue and not force me to send it back for a refurb as we purchased this new and up until the OTA have had no issue.
Thank you.

Am I out of luck on getting a stock image to push?
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here ya go! no need to go back to 2.2!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362016&highlight=stock

Yoshi, thank you very much for that link, but may I ask if there is also a non rooted version for if I needed to send the unit back to Verizon for warranty exchange? I would fear that the mighty VZW might attempt to deny warranty coverage on the device because it is rooted... As has been suggested to me over the phone from the customer support rep.
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larry0071 said:
Yoshi, thank you very much for that link, but may I ask if there is also a non rooted version for if I needed to send the unit back to Verizon for warranty exchange? I would fear that the mighty VZW might attempt to deny warranty coverage on the device because it is rooted... As has been suggested to me over the phone from the customer support rep.
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I posted a link to a heimdall file from droidforums.net that worked for me - look in this general forum for "vzw update fix" topic
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U can easily un root it with superoneclick
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YoshiFan501 said:
U can easily un root it with superoneclick
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I pushed the stock image with root, but with Superoneclick V 2.2, I go to debugging mode and open the program, i do nothing else but click on Unroot. It goes through steps 1-7, then says install busybox pushfile, then it goes to installing busybox changemode and just stops.
What am I missing?
HTC Thunderbolt 4G using Tapatalk.

Ok, shut down both the pc and the galaxy tab, restarted both and opened up Superoneclick, clicked Unroot and it stopped at the same place.
This where I get to.
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Honestly, just delete any root apparently like superuser titanium setcpu and the like if you need to return it. Think about it. These guys get HUNDREDS of rma devices a day. They aren't adbing or checking file systems for each one. They check it for water damage/physical damage then package and ship a refurbished model.
larry0071 said:
I pushed the stock image with root, but with Superoneclick V 2.2, I go to debugging mode and open the program, i do nothing else but click on Unroot. It goes through steps 1-7, then says install busybox pushfile, then it goes to installing busybox changemode and just stops.
What am I missing?
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Well, for warranty they now make you ship your defective unit in first and then they ship another unit out.
If they turn mine on, within 30 seconds they will see this, assuming they are even moderately intelligent.
I am worried that setting that in kernal will have them doing back flips and voiding the warranty.
HTC Thunderbolt 4G using Tapatalk.

And the update from 2.2 that it wants to install fails as expected because it sees that the thing is rooted. Not that the update is important, but it further indicates to them that I have issues related to a non stock system.

OK, this is what has me confused. I used the files from post #7 on this thread. I loaded in Heimdal, did it twice. Wiped before and after each time.
In his post #1 he talks about applying his update.zip, but that does not exist at his link any longer, nor does he repeat that step in post #7.
So downloading and running these files does throw me back to stock-ish 2.2, but the kernal shows rooted in the about device.
Superoneclick seems helpless for me. It goes so far and dies.
Getting frustrated!

larry0071 said:
OK, this is what has me confused. I used the files from post #7 on this thread. I loaded in Heimdal, did it twice. Wiped before and after each time.
In his post #1 he talks about applying his update.zip, but that does not exist at his link any longer, nor does he repeat that step in post #7.
So downloading and running these files does throw me back to stock-ish 2.2, but the kernal shows rooted in the about device.
Superoneclick seems helpless for me. It goes so far and dies.
Getting frustrated!
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Use the instructions in this thread
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/sa...-how-flash-stock-rooted-ec02-froyo-2-2-a.html
This will bring you to stock version after dj11, and allow you to download and install verizon 2.3.5 official ota update - after flashing this version, go to settings, system updates, and you should be ready downloading update - follow on screen instructions and you will be good to go

Here is a set of heimdall files that will take you back to stock Verizon EC02 unrooted. Just unzip the file and put the appropriate files in each box. That means zimage in both kernel and recovery along with the other files in their boxes. I have used this many times and it definitely takes it back to stock.
Get the zip (EDIT: UPDATED LINK) here:

leapinlar said:
Here is a set of heimdall files that will take you back to stock Verizon EC02 unrooted. Just unzip the file and put the appropriate files in each box. That means zimage in both kernel and recovery along with the other files in their boxes. I have used this many times and it definitely takes it back to stock.
Get the zip (EDIT: UPDATED LINK) here:
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That link goes to a DL page but I can not DL it. Can you drop box it for me?
I've downloaded 8 supposedly stock non-rooted VZW Glaxy Tab heimdal packages, and every one of them leaves me rooted with Kernal version 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #3. I really want rid of this so that I do not get burned when I send it in.
What I have tried so far today to get rid of root:
Real_Stock_for_galaxy_tab
Verizon-GTab-Stock-non-root
VZW.2.3.5.Stock.Root
I also tried SuperOneClickv2.2-ShortFuse, but this freezes on my tablet about 8 or 10 steps into the Unroot process.
Anyone know how to get my Kernal to show up as stock?

I went in to your DL link with Chrome and it worked. FOr some reason... IE did not play nice with that Megashares. I'll try yours and let you know what happens.
Larry

OK, the version you provided (SCH-I800_VZW_EC02.zip) does also still show the kernal as 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #3 and it also has SuperUser in the application lists.

So, I give up. I went back to one of the ROMs that has the kernal still listed as rooted but does not have SU installed or anything that is obviously indicating root.
I will send it in, and cross my fingers. Lets hope the guys getting in warranty exchange hardware do not take the time to really look, or I am screwed, blued, and tatooed.

I see no signs of rooting on that page. Or do you mean the [email protected] part? That's normal, and shows on an unrooted device as well! I don't have a VZW (mine's a European GSM), but my Tab is 100% original and unrooted, and it shows Kernel version 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2. For an ordinary user it's actually not that simple to see if a Tab is rooted. One sign that may show is the presence of the app SuperUser. If you've rooted your Tab with SuperOneClick, it will be present as a system application which you can't remove by ordinary means. You can tell if a ROM is UNrooted by installing an app that needs root and running it, it will complain it needs root.
So the unrooted ROM's you tried may well actually have been unrooted if all you checked is the root part in the Kernel Version!

[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?

Video TUTORIAL: How to Root your Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Install Clockwork Recovery

Hi Guys,
I made a small video tutorial on how to root the galaxy tab 8.9 (GT-P7310/P7300 ONLY) and how to install clockworkrecovery on it based on some tutorials that I came across here.
The video might be helpful to someone.
Credit to mramirezusa and alterbridge86.
ROOT:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh9KVGUBm6o
CWM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZzNY9lFGQM
Thanks for watchin.
Cursed4Eva

Thanks good video's i will root my tab now
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fase said:
Thanks good video's i will root my tab now
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Glad to help bro Let me know how it goes

ashwin123 said:
Hi Guys,
I made a small video tutorial on how to root the galaxy tab 8.9 (GT-P7310/P7300 ONLY) and how to install clockworkrecovery on it based on some tutorials that I came across here.
Cursed4Eva
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Thanks for video, it is clear and I am now more comfortable to root.
However, I have one question. Is it really necessary to install Samsung Kies? I have installed the Kies software but failed to connect to Tab. I called Samsung service center and still cannot resolve the fail connect issue (I had tried connect to different USB ports). From the video, the purpose of the kies is seems to allow to copy the root.zip file to tab. Am I right? Thanks.

yongck7 said:
Thanks for video, it is clear and I am now more comfortable to root.
However, I have one question. Is it really necessary to install Samsung Kies? I have installed the Kies software but failed to connect to Tab. I called Samsung service center and still cannot resolve the fail connect issue (I had tried connect to different USB ports). From the video, the purpose of the kies is seems to allow to copy the root.zip file to tab. Am I right? Thanks.
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Glad to help bro.
As for kies, no it is required so that odin is able to detect the phone, kies installs the required drivers to send out the commands to the device so that the firmware can get flashed, it is mandatory to install it
Hope I helped

ashwin123 said:
Glad to help bro.
As for kies, no it is required so that odin is able to detect the phone, kies installs the required drivers to send out the commands to the device so that the firmware can get flashed, it is mandatory to install it
Hope I helped
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Thanks. So we have to ensure Kies work properly (able to connect Tab) in order to successfully root, else there is potential soft brick, right?

yongck7 said:
Thanks. So we have to ensure Kies work properly (able to connect Tab) in order to successfully root, else there is potential soft brick, right?
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Without kies installing the drivers, odin will not detect your device... this is as per knowledge, someone please correct me if am wrong

ashwin123 said:
Without kies installing the drivers, odin will not detect your device... this is as per knowledge, someone please correct me if am wrong
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No Kies needed for drivers, just go here and download the drivers (tried them myself and they're in my guide too, no complaints so far).

nirogu325 said:
No Kies needed for drivers, just go here and download the drivers (tried them myself and they're in my guide too, no complaints so far).
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Okay thanks, kies does the same thing too right? (but its larger.... i understand)

ashwin123 said:
Okay thanks, kies does the same thing too right? (but its larger.... i understand)
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That and sometimes brick devices. Me and a lot of people don't trust that thing.

nirogu325 said:
That and sometimes brick devices. Me and a lot of people don't trust that thing.
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Okie dokie, future vids will have this instead of kies... R.I.P Kies

Hope this thread isn't abandoned, I rooted by the video, everything went smoothly, went to play store & installed superuser. Installed fine, opened it, seemed normal. Then I figured I'd test it out by installing adfree. The popup box for permission never popped up & I get the force close or report box for superuser. Have not installed cwm recovery yet. Please help, & thank you
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aheeejd said:
Hope this thread isn't abandoned, I rooted by the video, everything went smoothly, went to play store & installed superuser. Installed fine, opened it, seemed normal. Then I figured I'd test it out by installing adfree. The popup box for permission never popped up & I get the force close or report box for superuser. Have not installed cwm recovery yet. Please help, & thank you
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Reboot the device, install titanium backup, get busybox, let me know what happens bro

Thanks for getting back man. Well I put basically the same post in like 3 threads. So anyway, I ended up basically rerooting it with the tool package from one of the other threads, without using keis. It worked fine, flashed cwm recovery & already on my 3rd rom. First I flashed cm9. But am so used to that on my HTC Evo 4g. Second, flashed the aokp & galaxian soup one. This morning flashed just galaxian soup. Thanks again man.
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Tab does not go n recovery mode. Black screen instead
I have read the instructions about rooting en installing CWM carefully. The movies are very clear to me.
But....when I restart the Tab with Power and volume - I get the Box with the little Android symbol and the big Android with Downloading Symbol.
I select with volume - the box with little Android and select this with the volume +
The result is that the Tab shuts off instead of going in recovery mode. What am I doing wrong. I have seen this question in some other topics of this forum but never find a good solution.
I already did a factory reset, but that did not help. I am on ANDROID 3.2
Who is willing to help. Thanks

Does this method work if i upgraded to ics via kies?

I wanted to do this with my gf's p7300 but when i choose the recovery the screen stays blank.
Why is that.?
I haven't done anything else with the tab yet only update samsung to 3.2.
Verstuurd van mijn Transformer Prime TF201

No SD card option
Hi,
I just wanted to root my Galaxy Tab 8.9 but don't have the option of SD card in the Android menu. See attached files with screenshots.
On a high note... I tried to flash a custom ROM on Sunday and kinda softbricked the device. After getting it back today from the store I don't want to screw it up again...
Any ideas what I need to do?
Thank you!

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Hi,
I just wanted to root my Galaxy Tab 8.9 but don't have the option of SD card in the Android menu. See attached files with screenshots.
On a high note... I tried to flash a custom ROM on Sunday and kinda softbricked the device. After getting it back today from the store I don't want to screw it up again...
Any ideas what I need to do?
Thank you!
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Seems that you have official 4.0.4 now. You need to install CWM/TWRP before installing root zip.

DemonGloom said:
Seems that you have official 4.0.4 now. You need to install CWM/TWRP before installing root zip.
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Hi. Thanks for the reply. But how to Flash CWM in the original bootloader when the SD is inaccessible as in the pic? Is there a possibility to flash CWM safely through Odin? Sorry for so many newb questions ; after the softbrick I am overly cautious.
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ODIN fail, stuck at setupconnection

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This is the picture of my miserable failure in trying to get "Official" Status. There is a parallel thread here but because i'm not getting any good progress on it, i'm trying to isolate the issue.
So far, i've tried:
Changing cables x3
usb ports x4
reinstalling drivers
killing kies
uninstalling kies
changing computers
disable and re-enable debug
using another copy of kies but still 3.07
punch my dog
none of those have worked, i'm pretty desperate, i really dont know what to do, i've literally spent the last 5 hours working on this, going into other XDA device threads that had people with similar issues, i'm not sure what i can do anymore
My goal is to get official status, i dont care how i get there but i want to be able to have OTAs.

I am willing to bet you are having a drivers issue. Try to completely uninstall anything you have that includes drivers for the phone (Odin, Kies, ADB, and anything else you can think of. The next step will depend on what OS your PC is running as to how you will need to install the proper drivers. I see that you said you tried to reinstall the drivers, but are you sure you deleted ALL copies from your PC before reinstalling and are you sure you are trying to reinstall the correct drivers?

Yes, i am installing the correct drivers (1.5.14.0). Also i have already use a registry cleaner after uninstalling the drivers to make sure i deleted all traces of it.
EDIT: I've also just tried Odin 3.06 with the same result

polish_pat said:
Yes, i am installing the correct drivers (1.5.14.0). Also i have already use a registry cleaner after uninstalling the drivers to make sure i deleted all traces of it.
EDIT: I've also just tried Odin 3.06 with the same result
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First of all, if you are ever using Odin you should be removing Kies to prevent any conflicts from when the device is connected. Also make sure you have USB Debugging enabled (didn't see you mention that in your original post, so just checking).

polish_pat said:
Yes, i am installing the correct drivers (1.5.14.0). Also i have already use a registry cleaner after uninstalling the drivers to make sure i deleted all traces of it.
EDIT: I've also just tried Odin 3.06 with the same result
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1.5.23 is the newest drivers, Go download those.
Link for the lazy: http://www.modaco.com/topic/361286-...or-mobile-phones-15230-win-87xp-adb-fastboot/
P.S Uninstall your old drivers BEFORE you install these.

Sobai said:
First of all, if you are ever using Odin you should be removing Kies to prevent any conflicts from when the device is connected. Also make sure you have USB Debugging enabled (didn't see you mention that in your original post, so just checking).
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i did actually "disable and re-enable debug", and kies is already long gone
i'll try with the newer drivers and report back. Thanks guys
edit: SAME THING DIFFERENT DAY tries with USB_Driver_v1.5.23.0 and it did the exact same thing. I noticed also in the 5 minutes its stuck at setupconnection that my screen was coming on every 30 seconds for about 15 seconds, im sure it has to do with new drivers because it didnt do that before. I dont know why the S4 is giving me such a hard time...i've used odin 20x with my S3 and never had any issues
PPS: I have tried a new computer, the 3rd. My guess is that there might be a problem with the phone, i've tried everything else.

my friend this is 100 percent a driver problem, heres how to get your phone running, go to a friend that doesnt even have a samsung phone
(most likely to have never installed the drivers before) install these drivers
http://ul.to/6yvg703y
then Reboot the PC/Laptop
then use this Odin
http://samsung-updates.com/Odin307.zip
and flash your phone
pm me if it work for you @polish_pat

cabloomi said:
my friend this is 100 percent a driver problem, heres how to get your phone running, go to a friend that doesnt even have a samsung phone
(most likely to have never installed the drivers before) install these drivers
http://ul.to/6yvg703y
then Reboot the PC/Laptop
then use this Odin
http://samsung-updates.com/Odin307.zip
and flash your phone
pm me if it work for you @polish_pat
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No it's not. I've tried this 50 times already. I tried it on my laptop, i've tried it on a Samsung Series 9 Ultrabook i bought 3 days ago and my dad's Asus All-in-one, the last 2 computers have never even seen a samsung phone connected. It's not a driver problem.
Anyways, like i said in my other thread:
Well, i never solved the ODIN issue, but in any case, i have achieved my goal of getting official status, i had to restore phone by using the stock format function, i then use motochopped to root again and never lost official status while doing all that. I'll leave it at that for today, this gave me a headache
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=.= is this i337 model from att?
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its i337m from Rogers (in canada)

That might sound obvious but are u in download mode?

daraj said:
That might sound obvious but are u in download mode?
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Yeah OP, just hold Volume Down while booting.

daraj said:
That might sound obvious but are u in download mode?
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I am sure 100% OP did not on download mode.
I try it and it fail setupconnectio just like OP picture.
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Yeah OP, just hold Volume Down while booting.
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:good: I learn a new thing, this is easiest way.

Omg. Does anybody have a gun so I can shoot myself? I have no idea how I forgot to do this in download mode. This is so ridiculous. I feel so stupid. I don't understand how I could of forgot I used to do this regularly with my S3. I'm so sorry guys
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Meaning, you got it work now.
You should hit a big THANKS to daraj who point this out :victory:

pakxelaos said:
Meaning, you got it work now.
You should hit a big THANKS to daraj who point this out :victory:
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Yeah, i did, it didnt solve my issue with official status, even using Mr_Qs motochopper didnt change much, i hope another root method will come out that will be less invasive