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[Q] Newbie Need help! about how to flash a rom on Galaxy Tab GT P1000

Hi guys
I'm pretty much a newbie when it comes to flashing a rom such as ICS or any latest rom that is available for my Galaxy Tab so i really need help with this to avoid problems. First how do i know whether my galaxy tab is GSM or CMDA ? i checked my WIFI settings and it says GSM/WCMDA what does these means ? I can use 3G if you needed to know.
And what tools and applications do i need ? to flash a rom such as ICS or any latest stable rom. i just factory reset my Galaxy Tab GT P1000 already as it's causing problems for me such as freezing everyday and restart by itself.
Currently my Galaxy Tab is on 2.3.3 GingerBread Android. The stock version of it was Froyo i guess that is 2.2 right ? and yeah i updated my tab from Kies few months ago to gingerbread of course. And yes i already rooted my Galaxy Tab few months ago but i just factory reset it today i guess the root is gone now ?
What are the latest and stable ICS/JB version for my Galaxy Tab GT P1000 ? please do guide me to successfully installing them.
hope someone is able to help me with this as i am going to flash it today.
thank you very much

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I was just about to write a guide for my niece, here goes: -
Please read other guides to be more understanding of flashing. Below is a quick step only. Just in case the good long guides are too long and too complex. Hopefully with a short guide + long guide, it's easier and cover both sides / requirements. Sorry that it was too short for dc2mx, hope he recovers well.
pre-requisite. --->>> magic action.
Hold power button 8 seconds and it will FULLY SHUTDOWN. Don't let it be ON whole night. Battery does not charge during DOWNLOAD mode and not charge in RECOVERY mode. That's why I write in step 16 about this magic 8 seconds fully shutdown.
Hold power button 4 seconds and it boots up.
Hold power button 12 seconds will shutdown then boots. Not adviced. Because it becomes boot-loop.
OK, may some filenames are wrong, but they carry the same meaning. Hence please forgive my short-coming or spelling mistake or naming error.
make sure battery is 100% charged up.
no need root, hence skip rooting step.
download this file >>>GB-Stock-Safe-v5<<< link is provided another time by http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881981 - thanks thanks thanks to priyana priyana priyana.
make sure to install USB driver first, then plug in TAB to PC, wait few minutes to let it recognize, install and stable_lise <<<stabilize>>>. Takes time. No need to copy anything into it. This is just to ensure that the drivers were installed properly and that it successfully recognized the device so that FLASHING can be carried out.
reboot holding VOL_DOWN to go into DOWNLOAD MODE. You should see the word DOWNLOAD with a big triangle symbol.
direct use Odin software to flash the >>>GB-Stock-Safe-v5<<< OVERCOME RE-STOCK version 5 (the file is TAR format), download link above. See more details somewhere else. Sorry for being lazy uncle.
make sure to select a file named <<<<mr.pit>>>> for the pit section, MUST.
select the <<<<rom file.TAR>>>> format for PDA <<<I wrote WRONG previously into phone section|>>>, MUST. Very terribly sorry to dc2mx and anyone else affected.
select <<<<modem.bin>>>> for phone section else can't call, but not need now, later will have, can skip. Unless you wanna stick to 2.3.3
tick 3 items, A = re-partition, B = auto-reboot, C = F.reset.time. MUST.
click FLASH, wait 2.5 minutes, finished, auto reboot. You should see the USB connect YELLOW highlight successful before able to click FLASH.
then reboot again into Download mode and Odin again to flash the KERNEL only <<<002001-Overcome_Kernel_v4.0.0.tar>>> because it contains most importantly CWM (clock work mod), which is a TAB_self_rom_flashing. (newbie term).
Then download a CM9 or CM10 or whatever you want. as for me, as of writing I'm using alroger's 8th November version. Thanks to alroger, humeros, cdesai, and so many more.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1869477 Put into TAB's internal sdcard. Fastest flash. My external SD is cheap type, hence slow.
Flash it via reboot holding VOL_UP to go into RECOVERY mode. Select the file/rom that you chosen.
You'll see flash progress go to 10% then reboot.
Then reboot loop non stop. Hold power button for 8 seconds for it to shutdown fully.
Why? because flashing the first 10% puts in a new kernel with new MTD partition and everything behinds it can't recognize it, can't find it hence boot loop.
Enter RECOVERY again, reboot holding VOL_UP. If failed again. Don't worry, keep trying, I had to try 10 times. My first manual reboot went into CWM successfully but I didn't understand and realize, hence did not flash the file again. Then reboot normally, obviously it just boot-loops. Tried to go into CWM the 3rd time but not succesful, it just boot-loops. try so many times, with full shutdown and wait many minutes in between. I think around 10 times or more later went into CWM finally. God bless.
Reboot again into RECOVERY and flash one more time and WIN, DONE.
finished.

cx5 said:
I was just about to write a guide for my niece, here goes: -
make sure battery is 100% charged up.
no need root, hence skip rooting step.
download this file >>>GB-Stock-Safe-v5<<< link is provided another time by http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881981 - thanks thanks thanks
make sure to install USB driver first, then plug in TAB to PC, wait few minutes to let it recognize, install and stable_lise. Takes time.
reboot holding VOL_DOWN to go into DOWNLOAD MODE.
direct use Odin to flash the OVERCOME RE-STOCK version 5, download link above. See more details somewhere else. Sorry for being lazy uncle.
make sure to select mr.pit for the pit section, MUST.
select the rom file.TAR for phone section, MUST.
select modem.bin for phone else can't call, but not need now, later will have, can skip. Unless you wanna stick to 2.3.3
tick 3 items, A = re-partition, B = auto-reboot, C = F.reset.time. MUST.
click FLASH, wait 2.5 minutes, finished, auto reboot.
then Odin again to flash the KERNEL only <<<002001-Overcome_Kernel_v4.0.0.tar>>> because it contains most importantly CWM (clock work mod), which is a TAB_self_rom_flashing. (newbie term).
Then download a CM9 or CM10 or whatever you want, for me, as of writing I'm using alroger's 8th November version. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1869477 Put into TAB's internal sdcard. Fastest flash.
Flash it via reboot holding VOL_UP to go into RECOVERY mode. Select the file/rom that you chosen.
You'll see flash progress go to 10% then reboot.
Then reboot loop non stop. Hold power button for 8 seconds for it to shutdown.
Why? because flashing the first 10% puts in a new kernel with new MTD partition and everything behinds it can't recognize it, can't find it hence boot loop.
Enter RECOVERY again, reboot holding VOL_UP. If failed again. Don't worry, keep trying, I had to try 10 times.
Reboot again into RECOVERY and flash one more time and WIN, DONE.
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Hi thank you for providing with this guide but it doesn't answer any of my questions i am asking but anyway, i am confused with step 4 i have already downloaded GB Stock Safe V5 from the thread you linked. what do you mean by install and Stable_lise ? i have my USB Cable connected to my Galaxy Tab and it shows as Removable storage. What do i need to copy in it ?
If it's possible can you provide much more detailed and clearer instructions ? which are definitely newbie proof.
EDIT: Nevermind i got what you're talking about but i did those 11 steps then now Odin says FAIL on the application about something unable to write partion or something like that. now my Tab is frozen on Do not turn off target screen, Did my Tab just got bricked ? how do i restart it ?

cx5 said:
I was just about to write a guide for my niece, here goes: -
make sure battery is 100% charged up.
no need root, hence skip rooting step.
download this file >>>GB-Stock-Safe-v5<<< link is provided another time by http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881981 - thanks thanks thanks
make sure to install USB driver first, then plug in TAB to PC, wait few minutes to let it recognize, install and stable_lise. Takes time.
reboot holding VOL_DOWN to go into DOWNLOAD MODE.
direct use Odin to flash the OVERCOME RE-STOCK version 5, download link above. See more details somewhere else. Sorry for being lazy uncle.
make sure to select mr.pit for the pit section, MUST.
select the rom file.TAR for phone section, MUST.
select modem.bin for phone else can't call, but not need now, later will have, can skip. Unless you wanna stick to 2.3.3
tick 3 items, A = re-partition, B = auto-reboot, C = F.reset.time. MUST.
click FLASH, wait 2.5 minutes, finished, auto reboot.
then Odin again to flash the KERNEL only <<<002001-Overcome_Kernel_v4.0.0.tar>>> because it contains most importantly CWM (clock work mod), which is a TAB_self_rom_flashing. (newbie term).
Then download a CM9 or CM10 or whatever you want, for me, as of writing I'm using alroger's 8th November version. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1869477 Put into TAB's internal sdcard. Fastest flash.
Flash it via reboot holding VOL_UP to go into RECOVERY mode. Select the file/rom that you chosen.
You'll see flash progress go to 10% then reboot.
Then reboot loop non stop. Hold power button for 8 seconds for it to shutdown.
Why? because flashing the first 10% puts in a new kernel with new MTD partition and everything behinds it can't recognize it, can't find it hence boot loop.
Enter RECOVERY again, reboot holding VOL_UP. If failed again. Don't worry, keep trying, I had to try 10 times.
Reboot again into RECOVERY and flash one more time and WIN, DONE.
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thanks for this, it helps alot
can you provide links to the files?
I see there is a link for the >>>GB-Stock-Safe-v5<<< but I don't see links for
OVERCOME RE-STOCK version 5, the kernel is there but no OVERCOME RE-STOCK version 5..
thank you again
oh, and I suppose that "stable_lise" refers to stabilize?

See my signature for overcome new links.
(Actually same as his link)
It is GB stock safe v5, should no be called Overcome version 5.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using xda app-developers app

thanks priyana!!
I searched a lot about this matter and found all sorts of information..
I presume you know around the P1000, can you take a look at this thread, it is a more detailed question
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988047

Hey guys i really need help, i just posted yesterday and i am shocked that no one replied to me.
This is what i did yesterday i downloaded GB-Stock-Safe-v5, Overcome_Kernel_v4.0.0.tar, and CM10 P1000, md5sum: 157da0dc187216fa924da45182e1307e
OK i am going to repost now i already did those 10 steps but during step 11 Odin says FAIL on the application about something unable to write partion or something like that. now my Tab is frozen on Do not turn off target screen, Did my Tab just got bricked ? how do i restart it ?
So i was unable to turn it off. it was out of battery today, thought it might turn on if i charge it back. but i was both right and wrong it does boots up but now it gives me a Phone and a yellow /!\ Computer icons now, Anyone knows what is happening ?

dc2mx said:
Hey guys i really need help, i just posted yesterday and i am shocked that no one replied to me.
OK i am going to repost now i already did those 10 steps but during step 11 Odin says FAIL on the application about something unable to write partion or something like that. now my Tab is frozen on Do not turn off target screen, Did my Tab just got bricked ? how do i restart it ?
So i was unable to turn it off. it was out of battery today, thought it might turn on if i charge it back. but i was both right and wrong it does boots up but now it gives me a Phone and a yellow /!\ Computer icons now, Anyone knows what is happening ?
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Hi there. The phone-exclamation-pc thing is another download mode.
At least you still have your bootloader.
Just make sure in the mean time you powered it off and charge it for over 4hrs. You don't want the power to run out.
In the download mode, is Odin detecting the tab? if so, you should still have very good chance to revive it.
Now, question:
- did you use Odin v1.7 included in the GB-stock-safe-v5 package or using other? Remember it is important to use the correct Odin version.
There should be little reason for the flash to fail on repartition if you follow the guide. If you haven't got it, see my signature, and go there to get the PDF guide and jump to page 7.
If you have already followed exactly, then there is a chance you have a damaged internal NAND chip. There are ways to go around that, but lets not go there first.

priyana said:
Hi there. The phone-exclamation-pc thing is another download mode.
At least you still have your bootloader.
Just make sure in the mean time you powered it off and charge it for over 4hrs. You don't want the power to run out.
In the download mode, is Odin detecting the tab? if so, you should still have very good chance to revive it.
Now, question:
- did you use Odin v1.7 included in the GB-stock-safe-v5 package or using other? Remember it is important to use the correct Odin version.
There should be little reason for the flash to fail on repartition if you follow the guide. If you haven't got it, see my signature, and go there to get the PDF guide and jump to page 7.
If you have already followed exactly, then there is a chance you have a damaged internal NAND chip. There are ways to go around that, but lets not go there first.
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Yes, i already connected my tab to power charger now. Of course i used Odin v1.7 that is included in GB-stock-safe-v5 package. but during Odin process i waited about 5mins then i went to see how is it going, then there's a FAIL in red above the first box. and my Tab is stuck a Do not turn off target mode.
I only did those instructions cx5 provided. So now i am stuck with Phone /!\ Computer icons screen. What am i going to do next ? And do you mean this guide ? https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7k...EyNS00Yzg5LWE0MTktYmYyMjA1MThmYzQz/edit?pli=1 if yes, i haven't read it yet.
This is what i did yesterday i downloaded GB-Stock-Safe-v5, Overcome_Kernel_v4.0.0.tar, and CM10 P1000, md5sum: 157da0dc187216fa924da45182e1307e
What are the differences between P1000L and P1000N ? which CM10 files are right for my tab ?
Are these files that i am going to need ? please do refresh this thread every 5 mins or so. since i need help i will be here too. thank you
UPDATE: OK i just connected my Tab to power charger. but when i unplugged it. it turns off. i guess i need to leave it there for 4 hours to charge it ? i can't check whether Odin are able to detect my tab since i unplugged it and it turns off.
UPDATE2 Hmm my tab is blinking, it was on Phone /!\ Computer Icons screen. but now it's blinking, i meant it went to Phone /!\ Computer Icons screen then back to black screen every 10 seconds. is this normal ?

yes, try charge for more than 4hrs and hope the power goes in.
cx5 instruction seems correct, but it is best to look at page 7 of the guide for 100% accurate placement of the files.
the P1000L/N are Latin American tab that has different touch screen driver.

priyana said:
yes, try charge for more than 4hrs and hope the power goes in.
cx5 instruction seems correct, but it is best to look at page 7 of the guide for 100% accurate placement of the files.
the P1000L/N are Latin American tab that has different touch screen driver.
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Hmm ok i think i know what went wrong during Odin process. cx5 said select the rom file.TAR for phone section, MUST. but i just read this guide https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7k...EyNS00Yzg5LWE0MTktYmYyMjA1MThmYzQz/edit?pli=1 and it says click PDA and select GB_Stock_Safe_V5,tar and then click Phone.
i didn't click PDA as cx5 instructions didn't mention it. and that's why i am getting FAIL on Odin ?
Anyway, i guess i leave it to charge for 5 hours. then Test whether Odin is able to detect my TAB or not. see you in 5 hours later Priyana. hopefully you're online as i am not sure what to do next after Odin is able to detect my tab.

after charging, boot to download mode again, you may get that same screen like before.
In your PC prepare the Odin exactly like the page 7 of PDF.
Connect the tab to the PC and if you see the tab detected, just flash away, hopefully no error, and it should reboot itself if I am not mistaken, and you get stock GB rom.
Then just continue with the guide, to flash Overcome Kernel 4.0 tar.
After that you will have a CWM recovery, ready to flash CM10

priyana said:
after charging, boot to download mode again, you may get that same screen like before.
In your PC prepare the Odin exactly like the page 7 of PDF.
Connect the tab to the PC and if you see the tab detected, just flash away, hopefully no error, and it should reboot itself if I am not mistaken, and you get stock GB rom.
Then just continue with the guide, to flash Overcome Kernel 4.0 tar.
After that you will have a CWM recovery, ready to flash CM10
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OK so i am currently charging my Tab and it's blinking from Phone /!\ Computer screen to black screen every 10sec above. Does this screen disappear after fully charging it ? it seems that i am stuck at this screen now. but i can't turn it off and go to the previous hold Volume down and hold power button Do not turn off Target download mode.
Or Does Odin is able to detect my Tab on this Phone /!\ Computer screen too ? since you said it's another download mode please do correct me if i am wrong

yes Odin should detect it at this screen too.
If it doesn't, it will be very hard to fix.
I am surprised that you can't turn it off. Doesn't sounds so good, as it may deplete the batt completely.
Did you try to press the power button for a few seconds (5-10 seconds) to force it off completely?

priyana said:
yes Odin should detect it at this screen too.
If it doesn't, it will be very hard to fix.
I am surprised that you can't turn it off. Doesn't sounds so good, as it may deplete the batt completely.
Did you try to press the power button for a few seconds (5-10 seconds) to force it off completely?
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Yeah my Tab was turn on for a whole yesterday. since i can't turn it off as it froze at Do Not Turn Off Target download mode. and today i saw the screen was off. then i went to turn it on but nothing i guess the battery is depleted. so i went to charge it and tried turning it on. it does boots up but now showing me this "Phone yellow /!\ Computer screen.
Okay, i just tested trying to shutting it down by holding Power button for 10seconds. but it seems that i can't turn it off. but the Tab itself is a little hot.
I have another question to ask, now i am stuck in this screen, and i have no idea it's charging or not. is this normal ? or usually it shows it's battery charging notification ?
UPDATE: It seems that my Tab is now turn off? it's not showing me the "Phone yellow /!\ Computer screen" now. it looks like it's turn off. nothing there just black

just leave it like this with the charger for maybe 8hr, since it has completely depleted before.
Battery charging animation I heard resides in the kernel.
So if the tab is flashed incorrectly, the battery animation will not be there.
It should still be charging (hopefully). The only way to be sure is to leave it charging for really long.

priyana said:
just leave it like this with the charger for maybe 8hr, since it has completely depleted before.
Battery charging animation I heard resides in the kernel.
So if the tab is flashed incorrectly, the battery animation will not be there.
It should still be charging (hopefully). The only way to be sure is to leave it charging for really long.
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Hmm Okay, I'm going to let it stay there charging for at least 8 hours +. So be sure to check this thread regularly priyana as i really need your help. Thank you very much

dc2mx said:
Hmm Okay, I'm going to let it stay there charging for at least 8 hours +. So be sure to check this thread regularly priyana as i really need your help. Thank you very much
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Ugh.. i know that it's just 5 hours+ But i was trying to turn on my tab to test whether Odin can detect my tab. but it seems that it won't power on. i guess it's dead ?
Damn i should have waited for your reply first priyana before doing anything. i just didn't do a important step which is "click PDA and select GB_Stock_Safe_V5,tar and then click Phone" instead of "select the rom file.TAR for phone section, MUST" which i thought click phone and select the tar. but it wasn't my fault as someone here posted the instructions that is misleading and missing the important step. Oh well....thanks for nothing,
Anyway, priyana, i really appreciate you are trying to help me. thank you very much buddy

Don't give up. Just continue charging. Many have experienced worst. I don't believe yours is bricked.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

priyana said:
Don't give up. Just continue charging. Many have experienced worst. I don't believe yours is bricked.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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Erm.. i can't even turn it on so i guessing it's dead. i don't think i am able to bring it back alive though

[ROM][ODIN]SPH-L720 MF9 (MF9 Modem/Kernel/Bootloader/ROM - No Data Wipe - Rooted)

First, a HUGE thanks goes @garwynn for being my partner through all of this and then to @sfhub for teaching me how to create Odin One-Click.exe files and creating the original thread I'm using as a template for this one, @agat63 for helping me get the hang of what sfhub started teaching me, @MoHoGalore for helping test and put together so many of these one-clicks, @crawrj for providing the TAR I used to compile the one-click, and to everyone else in our community who makes this possible!
This Odin One-Click.exe contains a Rooted Stock MF9 ROM, Bootloader, Kernel and Modem for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720).
The only changes to the ROM from the initial build released by Samsung are that root access has been added along with SuperSU and BusyBox.
This will NOT trigger the Yellow Triangle NOR will it increment the Odin flash count.
This one-click resets your whole phone to a rooted stock MF9 experience and it does not wipe user data.
Instructions:
1: Backup anything important and Disable any PINs.
During this process your phone's software will be returned to the Stock setup. All system data will be lost. To be safe, it is best to archive your backup off your phone, ie on your PC or Dropbox.
2: Install Samsung USB/Android drivers (if necessary).
Samsung Drivers Download Link
3: Download the MF9 Stock ROM One-Click.
SPH-L720_MF9_Rooted_NoData_Restore(compressed archive).exe
4: Unzip One-Click ROM using 7zip (this package is a self-extracting exe you should just be able to double-click on it after download and it will do the rest).
5: Start the Odin One-Click.
Navigate to the location where the SPH-L720_MF9_Rooted_NoData_Restore.exe was saved upon extract from the 7Zip archive.
Double-click on SPH-L720_MF9_Rooted_NoData_Restore.exe. *On Vista or newer, you may need to right-click on the file and Run as Administrator.
6: Place phone in Download Mode.
- Power phone completely off.
- Press and hold Volume Down, Home and Power buttons, all at the same time.
- Release the buttons only when the ‘Warning!!’ message appears.
- Press [Volume Up] to enter Download mode.
7: Connect USB cable to PC and phone.
Odin should show a yellow COM port in the second column. If you do not see a yellow COM port, you may need to run the Odin One-Click as Administrator and/or unplug/plugin the USB cable after starting Odin One-Click.
8: Start Odin flash process.
Press [Start].
9: Complete - PASS!
Status should change to green PASS! At this point your phone should automatically reboot.
Android Instructions:
Download and install ZArchiver on your phone. Use it to unpack the Odin One-Click 7zip self-extracting exe file (long press on the 7zip exe. Select "Open As Archive". Select the One-Click.exe and then select Extract). Use Mobile Odin to Open File the SPH-L720_MF9_Rooted_NoData_Restore.exe. FYI - Modem will not flash with Mobile Odin.
The boot process will take slightly longer than usual during which time you'll see the Sprint 4G logo screen.
Congratulations! You've flashed the Rooted No Data Factory Restore MF9 build!

Download Link: http://www.rwilco12.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=12

Lol.. You guys ain't playing here...that's what's up.... again a Big Thanks...
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

Thank you very much!
This might be a crazy question, but do you plan on offering a rooted, data wipe version of this?

Parnelli98 said:
Thank you very much!
This might be a crazy question, but do you plan on offering a rooted, data wipe version of this?
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I should be able to work something out.
Gotta find the time to do it though. This one was easy as Crawrj did the work of building the TAR already. I'll have to either build the TAR or find one that has the data wipe written in.

rwilco12 said:
I should be able to work something out.
Gotta find the time to do it though. This one was easy as Crawrj did the work of building the TAR already. I'll have to either build the TAR or find one that has the data wipe written in.
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No rush! Having a data wipe rooted option makes it easy to do some "spring cleaning" and start fresh if a flashed ROM gives me trouble. Thanks again for both files! I'm a new owner of a GS4, and I'm learning all over again. Had a GS3 for a year and found that to be extremely easy to root/restore and flash. I hope the GS4 is the same!

9: Complete - PASS!
Status should change to green PASS! At this point your phone should automatically reboot.
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The boot process will take slightly longer than usual during which time you'll see the Sprint 4G logo screen.
Congratulations! You've flashed the Rooted No Data Factory Restore MF9 build!
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Odin flash passes, and phone reboots, but never makes it past the solid yellow Sprint screen with the LED pulsing slowly in blue (waited 10min).
unplugged from pc, powered off and rebooted, still hangs
pulled battery, and rebooted, still hangs
powered off, switched to download mode, and re flashed with Odin, same deal...
any suggestions ?

xshawk said:
Odin flash passes, and phone reboots, but never makes it past the solid yellow Sprint screen with the LED pulsing slowly in blue (waited 10min).
unplugged from pc, powered off and rebooted, still hangs
pulled battery, and rebooted, still hangs
powered off, switched to download mode, and re flashed with Odin, same deal...
any suggestions ?
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Try flashing the full restore from the link below and then retry flashing the rooted no data restore. Could be some incompatible data in your previous build.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485502

rwilco12 said:
Try flashing the full restore from the link below and then retry flashing the rooted no data restore. Could be some incompatible data in your previous build.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485502
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tried booting to recovery, wiped data, then rebooted phone (without re-flashing from Odin again)
this time it did boot, and I am now waiting for all of the Spring bloatware to finish loading...
looks good so far
Ian

Sorry I didn't get to this. Things came up over past week. Thanks rwilco12, I'll help get a rooted together if not done this weekend.
Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk

Thank you rwilco, and garwynn. You two are great people and helped us so much. Thank you both
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk

Thanks so much for this guys. I've been busy the last few weeks and didn't see this posted. I've really missed the one-clicks from the S2 days and I'm glad you could come up with these. I'm stuck in a hotel in NOLA with crappy internet and I'm trying to download both the unrooted restore file to wipe my phone, and then I'll run this on top of it.
For anyone who hasn't used these one-clicks before, I highly recommend them. So easy, especially if you want to totally wipe the phone and start from scratch like I do periodically.
Thanks again!

Do you plan to update this with the new 4.3 Sprint ROM releasing today?

Alpine- said:
Do you plan to update this with the new 4.3 Sprint ROM releasing today?
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I don't have an S4 myself so I have no way to grab the TAR files I need to make it happen. If someone happens to grab the TAR let me know and I'll see what I can do to make it happen.

Alpine- said:
Do you plan to update this with the new 4.3 Sprint ROM releasing today?
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I can test injecting root into system.img or getting via dump, but no promises that it will flash. N3 didn't work, it's why there's no one click yey.
Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk

xshawk said:
tried booting to recovery, wiped data, then rebooted phone (without re-flashing from Odin again)
this time it did boot, and I am now waiting for all of the Spring bloatware to finish loading...
looks good so far
Ian
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After 1-click odin"pass", I was aslo stuck Sprint Yellow animation screen. I booted into stock recovery & wiped data and rebooted as instructed above and phone booted up. Thank You

Hello, did anyone get lucky to get this MF9 ROM on MJA baseband ?

Manik24 said:
Hello, did anyone get lucky to get this MF9 ROM on MJA baseband ?
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Lmao my phone is brick. I tried doing this on MJA Baseband but it felt. I'm downloading the MJA stock firmware now so i can put everything back to normal. I wanna go back to MF9 :crying:

Anyone have a faster download link for this file? "SPH-L720_MF9_Rooted_NoData_Restore"

TheEndGame7 said:
Anyone have a faster download link for this file? "SPH-L720_MF9_Rooted_NoData_Restore"
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There are no mirrors. It is expressly forbidden. I'm fairly sure it's in the OP.
Sent from: SGS2 - JB 4.1.2 GB27 / SGS4 - JB 4.2.2 MF9

AT&T SM-G730A ROM issues? Please Help!

I'm a newbie with the rooting and custom rom installation, I've actually never done one before attempting in on my phone a SM-G730A mini S3, I have searched online and was unable to find the factory rom for this device or instructions how to install.
I was able to root my phone using king root, Then I started removing all the factory programs that ill never used. It was great until a few days ago I removed 2 programs that affected my phone operates. It now gets stuck on the at&t screen when powering on, but the funny thing is that if someone calls me, the screen pops up for me to answer.
Issues with my phone: gets stuck on at&t screen, no home screen at all, only way to access apps is through S voice.
I first started looking into the custom rom because I wanted wi-fi calling since the phone signal is low on this phone. I appreciate any help on this. Thanks

rotorholic said:
I'm a newbie with the rooting and custom rom installation, I've actually never done one before attempting in on my phone a SM-G730A mini S3, I have searched online and was unable to find the factory rom for this device or instructions how to install.
I was able to root my phone using king root, Then I started removing all the factory programs that ill never used. It was great until a few days ago I removed 2 programs that affected my phone operates. It now gets stuck on the at&t screen when powering on, but the funny thing is that if someone calls me, the screen pops up for me to answer.
Issues with my phone: gets stuck on at&t screen, no home screen at all, only way to access apps is through S voice.
I first started looking into the custom rom because I wanted wi-fi calling since the phone signal is low on this phone. I appreciate any help on this. Thanks
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Any guru's in here that can help?

rotorholic said:
Any guru's in here that can help?
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I think you should reflash your current firmware version via Odin3. You can get stock ROMs from sammobile.com/firmware. You will lose your root access and you will get these system apps back what you deleted before.

I download it to my SD card and then what? excuse my newbie questions

those stock roms from sammobile youll need to flash via odin / heimdall

rotorholic said:
I download it to my SD card and then what? excuse my newbie questions
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Firmwares from SamMobile are only flashable via Odin3 on your PC/Laptop. Move your downloaded firmware to your PC/Laptop and unzip it. Move the ...HOME.tar.md5 file to your desktop.
1. Now download Odin3 and install the drivers for your phone.
2. Open Odin3 as Admin to avoid errors or "Fail" messages while flash. (If you use Windows XP then open Odin like always) and make sure only "Auto reboot" and "F.reset" are checked.
4. Close all Samsung Kies process in task manager to avoid errors. (ignore this if you don't have Kies installed)
5. Tap on PDA/AP and choose the ...HOME.tar.md5 file (wait until Odin finish check the MD5 check sum)
6. Now on your phone. Turn off your device. Then hold volume down + home button + power button till you see a "Warning!!" screen and continue with volume up.
7. Connect your device to your PC/Laptop via USB.
8. Wait until Odin detect your device. (You will see a blue box) If your PC/Laptop install the drivers again then wait a moment.
9. If everything is OK then you can start flashing. (A flash process take up to 10 Min, so be patient)
10. Now your phone should reboot and you're done.
Don't forget you will lose ROOT access and you will get your system apps back what you deleted before.
DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.
For more information visit this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2159660

Success!
xXPR0T0TYPEXx said:
Firmwares from SamMobile are only flashable via Odin3 on your PC/Laptop. Move your downloaded firmware to your PC/Laptop and unzip it. Move the ...HOME.tar.md5 file to your desktop.
1. Now download Odin3 and install the drivers for your phone.
2. Open Odin3 as Admin to avoid errors or "Fail" messages while flash. (If you use Windows XP then open Odin like always) and make sure only "Auto reboot" and "F.reset" are checked.
4. Close all Samsung Kies process in task manager to avoid errors. (ignore this if you don't have Kies installed)
5. Tap on PDA/AP and choose the ...HOME.tar.md5 file (wait until Odin finish check the MD5 check sum)
6. Now on your phone. Turn off your device. Then hold volume down + home button + power button till you see a "Warning!!" screen and continue with volume up.
7. Connect your device to your PC/Laptop via USB.
8. Wait until Odin detect your device. (You will see a blue box) If your PC/Laptop install the drivers again then wait a moment.
9. If everything is OK then you can start flashing. (A flash process take up to 10 Min, so be patient)
10. Now your phone should reboot and you're done.
Don't forget you will lose ROOT access and you will get your system apps back what you deleted before.
DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.
For more information visit this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2159660
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I was finally able to load the stock rom via Odin3 v3.09, I re-rooted my phone and removed all of the att pre-loaded junk software,
I was stuck for a few days since my pc was not finding the phone so I re-installed the Samsung drivers and it worked!
Now im hoping to find a kitkat rom to install, Thanks for all your help guys:good:

touchwiz
rotorholic said:
I'm a newbie with the rooting and custom rom installation, I've actually never done one before attempting in on my phone a SM-G730A mini S3, I have searched online and was unable to find the factory rom for this device or instructions how to install.
I was able to root my phone using king root, Then I started removing all the factory programs that ill never used. It was great until a few days ago I removed 2 programs that affected my phone operates. It now gets stuck on the at&t screen when powering on, but the funny thing is that if someone calls me, the screen pops up for me to answer.
Issues with my phone: gets stuck on at&t screen, no home screen at all, only way to access apps is through S voice.
I first started looking into the custom rom because I wanted wi-fi calling since the phone signal is low on this phone. I appreciate any help on this. Thanks
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You probably uninstalled touchwiz. You can try installing a theme from the app store that might work.

Newbie Help
I am getting ready to do a first attempt at rooting on a Samsung S3 mini, G730A. I don't know how to get the Samsung USB driver onto the desktop because I'm not sure where it's actually located. I downloaded the Samsung Driver Zip and it's loaded on my C: drive but didn't find anything is there that seemed specific to that phone. I did locate what appears to be the generic Android device USB driver for this phone through Device Manager and put that on the desktop but not sure that is the one that I'll need when I go root. Any suggestions?
Thanks

Security Error: This phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software.

Hello Everyone,
I bought my Note 4 (T-Mobile) from USA and Unfortunately I am not in USA anymore and My phone is keep restarting itself every 5-10 mins and goes to an error Modem Fail "Security Error: This phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software &amp is locked." even though I have never rooted this phone, it's in original state as it was bought, my phone was locked to T-Mobile so I thought this could be the reason I'm getting this error and couple of days back I got it unlocked from a shop and still gets the same error, I have tried reinstalling the stock firmware from Smart Switch, tried Hard Rest and Almost Everything but can't get my phone working, Can anyone help me out with this error please? what do I do to get my phone back. Please find the attachment for the Error I'm getting.
Thank You Everyone,
Looking forward to a Kind reply.

ShahX said:
Hello Everyone,
I bought my Note 4 (T-Mobile) from USA and Unfortunately I am not in USA anymore and My phone is keep restarting itself every 5-10 mins and goes to an error Modem Fail "Security Error: This phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software &amp is locked." even though I have never rooted this phone, it's in original state as it was bought, my phone was locked to T-Mobile so I thought this could be the reason I'm getting this error and couple of days back I got it unlocked from a shop and still gets the same error, I have tried reinstalling the stock firmware from Smart Switch, tried Hard Rest and Almost Everything but can't get my phone working, Can anyone help me out with this error please? what do I do to get my phone back. Please find the attachment for the Error I'm getting.
Thank You Everyone,
Looking forward to a Kind reply.
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try putting a new, fully charge battery

Elpidio said:
try putting a new, fully charge battery
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Thank you so much for your reply, but unfortunately I just bought a new battery couple of days back too. So I don't think so it could be battery's problem.

ShahX said:
Hello Everyone,
I bought my Note 4 (T-Mobile) from USA and Unfortunately I am not in USA anymore and My phone is keep restarting itself every 5-10 mins and goes to an error Modem Fail "Security Error: This phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software &amp is locked." even though I have never rooted this phone, it's in original state as it was bought, my phone was locked to T-Mobile so I thought this could be the reason I'm getting this error and couple of days back I got it unlocked from a shop and still gets the same error, I have tried reinstalling the stock firmware from Smart Switch, tried Hard Rest and Almost Everything but can't get my phone working, Can anyone help me out with this error please? what do I do to get my phone back. Please find the attachment for the Error I'm getting.
Thank You Everyone,
Looking forward to a Kind reply.
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Flash latest stock firmware via odin tool.
Once flashed do factory reset from stock recovery and reboot.

Trex888 said:
Flash latest stock firmware via odin tool.
Once flashed do factory reset from stock recovery and reboot.
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Thank You so much for your reply? can you please give me some link or where to download latest stock firmware? and how do I reflash it?

ShahX said:
Thank You so much for your reply? can you please give me some link or where to download latest stock firmware? and how do I reflash it?
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What is your exact model number so i can give you correct files links ?
For example T-mobile note 4 has 3 models (SM-N910T / SM-N910T2 / SM-N910T3 .which 1 of these 3 you got?
You can simply check your model number by pressing 3 button combo while device is switched off (volume down+home+power) will boot into odin download mode press volume up to continue there you can see your device model number on top left corner.
It will be better if you can take a photo of your device while in odin download mode and and upload it so i can see what else will require to fix.
Let me know and I'll get back to you.

Trex888 said:
What is your exact model number so i can give you correct files links ?
For example T-mobile note 4 has 3 models (SM-N910T / SM-N910T2 / SM-N910T3 .which 1 of these 3 you got?
You can simply check your model number by pressing 3 button combo while device is switched off (volume down+home+power) will boot into odin download mode press volume up to continue there you can see your device model number on top left corner.
It will be better if you can take a photo of your device while in odin download mode and and upload it so i can see what else will require to fix.
Let me know and I'll get back to you.
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it's SM-N910T and Yeah Sure You can check the attachment, Let me know if you need anything else. I just need to get my phone back. Thank You So much!

ShahX said:
it's SM-N910T and Yeah Sure You can check the attachment, Let me know if you need anything else. I just need to get my phone back. Thank You So much!
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Allright so here are the steps you have to follow exactly.
Things you will require .
1.windows pc.
2.usb cable 2.0
3.phone battery must be charged minimum 50%.
4.download all the files given links below.
How to flash.
1.run samsung kies file on your pc until it finish.
2.extract the firmware zip file.
3.open odin tool in your pc.
4.now click on ( AP ) tab in odin and upload firmware file that you extracted dont touch anything else.odin will hang for a while around 4to5 minutes until it upload the file so be patient. Firmware file is around 4gb so it will take time to upload.
5.put your phone into odin download mode.(3 buttom combo)
6.connect your device to your pc.
7.now hit start in odin tool.
It will take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
VERY IMPORTANT .
once odin finish flashing your device will reboot automatically so dont let it reboot just remove battery and after 15 seconds insert again.
Now the final step you have to put your device into recovery mode by pressing ( volume up+home+power) press 3 buttons for 4 seconds until you will see blue color letters on top left corner then let go all buttons.
Here you have to navigate by volume buttons.
Go down where it says wipe cache and press power button to delete old cache files.
Navigate to wipe data factory reset and hit power button to confirm navigate to YES press power button to factory reset.
Reboot and wait 15 to 20 minutes leave the device dont touch anything until setup screen shown up.
Latest firmware file link.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767156038
Samsung kies link.
http://kies.youmobile.org
Odin tool link.
http://androidhost.org/PVAIv
You will require win zip or winrar on pc to extract the firmware file so just in case I'll give you link if you dont have already installed.
http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A GOOD DAY.

Trex888 said:
Allright so here are the steps you have to follow exactly.
Things you will require .
1.windows pc.
2.usb cable 2.0
3.phone battery must be charged minimum 50%.
4.download all the files given links below.
How to flash.
1.run samsung kies file on your pc until it finish.
2.extract the firmware zip file.
3.open odin tool in your pc.
4.now click on ( AP ) tab in odin and upload firmware file that you extracted dont touch anything else.odin will hang for a while around 4to5 minutes until it upload the file so be patient. Firmware file is around 4gb so it will take time to upload.
5.put your phone into odin download mode.(3 buttom combo)
6.connect your device to your pc.
7.now hit start in odin tool.
It will take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
VERY IMPORTANT .
once odin finish flashing your device will reboot automatically so dont let it reboot just remove battery and after 15 seconds insert again.
Now the final step you have to put your device into recovery mode by pressing ( volume up+home+power) press 3 buttons for 4 seconds until you will see blue color letters on top left corner then let go all buttons.
Here you have to navigate by volume buttons.
Go down where it says wipe cache and press power button to delete old cache files.
Navigate to wipe data factory reset and hit power button to confirm navigate to YES press power button to factory reset.
Reboot and wait 15 to 20 minutes leave the device dont touch anything until setup screen shown up.
Latest firmware file link.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767156038
Samsung kies link.
http://kies.youmobile.org
Odin tool link.
http://androidhost.org/PVAIv
You will require win zip or winrar on pc to extract the firmware file so just in case I'll give you link if you dont have already installed.
http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A GOOD DAY.
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Thank You so much!! I'll get back to you as soon as I am done with your guide. Again thank you so much!

Trex888 said:
Allright so here are the steps you have to follow exactly.
Things you will require .
1.windows pc.
2.usb cable 2.0
3.phone battery must be charged minimum 50%.
4.download all the files given links below.
How to flash.
1.run samsung kies file on your pc until it finish.
2.extract the firmware zip file.
3.open odin tool in your pc.
4.now click on ( AP ) tab in odin and upload firmware file that you extracted dont touch anything else.odin will hang for a while around 4to5 minutes until it upload the file so be patient. Firmware file is around 4gb so it will take time to upload.
5.put your phone into odin download mode.(3 buttom combo)
6.connect your device to your pc.
7.now hit start in odin tool.
It will take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
VERY IMPORTANT .
once odin finish flashing your device will reboot automatically so dont let it reboot just remove battery and after 15 seconds insert again.
Now the final step you have to put your device into recovery mode by pressing ( volume up+home+power) press 3 buttons for 4 seconds until you will see blue color letters on top left corner then let go all buttons.
Here you have to navigate by volume buttons.
Go down where it says wipe cache and press power button to delete old cache files.
Navigate to wipe data factory reset and hit power button to confirm navigate to YES press power button to factory reset.
Reboot and wait 15 to 20 minutes leave the device dont touch anything until setup screen shown up.
Latest firmware file link.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767156038
Samsung kies link.
http://kies.youmobile.org
Odin tool link.
http://androidhost.org/PVAIv
You will require win zip or winrar on pc to extract the firmware file so just in case I'll give you link if you dont have already installed.
http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A GOOD DAY.
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Hey Bro, Just tried everything as you said step by step with very carefully I flashed my phone again. but the error is still there but what I noticed is the error pops up after 20-30 mins now instead 5 mins as it was before and another thing I forgot to mention my phone heats up alot whenever I try to download any app or use it for more then 10 mins it goes upto 70-85C (CPU Monitor App).
Thank You So much for your help, Is there any other thing you can suggest to get my phone back please?

ShahX said:
Hey Bro, Just tried everything as you said step by step with very carefully I flashed my phone again. but the error is still there but what I noticed is the error pops up after 20-30 mins now instead 5 mins as it was before and another thing I forgot to mention my phone heats up alot whenever I try to download any app or use it for more then 10 mins it goes upto 70-85C (CPU Monitor App).
Thank You So much for your help, Is there any other thing you can suggest to get my phone back please?
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What kind of error pops up ?
Do factory reset 1 more time.after reset let phone completly cool down dont touch anything .
then you complete setup.
Use high speed microsd card if microsd card is not good it can cause issues and lag to whole device.
Download wake lock app from playstore and open the app you have to click on partial wake lock as shown in screenshot below.it will manage your cpu to run more efficient.
If issue still remains you have to erase old nandroid completly by using PIT FILE and repartion your internal memory to flash fresh nandroid.
Try first the things that i mention and use your device for 2 days.if it didnt work after that you can try erasing nandroid with my guide.
Wake lock app download link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.wl

Trex888 said:
What kind of error pops up ?
Do factory reset 1 more time.after reset let phone completly cool down dont touch anything .
then you complete setup.
Use high speed microsd card if microsd card is not good it can cause issues and lag to whole device.
Download wake lock app from playstore and open the app you have to click on partial wake lock as shown in screenshot below.it will manage your cpu to run more efficient.
If issue still remains you have to erase old nandroid completly by using PIT FILE and repartion your internal memory to flash fresh nandroid.
Try first the things that i mention and use your device for 2 days.if it didnt work after that you can try erasing nandroid with my guide.
Wake lock app download link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.wl
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Thanks again for your reply, I am talking about the same error Modem Fail: Security Error: This phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software. and I don't use SD Card. what I noticed is when I try to install apps or update apps from playstore or use my phone for 10-20 mins my phone restart itself and goes to this error the one I mentioned. I'll try again what you've said and will let you know.
Thank you.

ShahX said:
Thanks again for your reply, I am talking about the same error Modem Fail: Security Error: This phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software. and I don't use SD Card. what I noticed is when I try to install apps or update apps from playstore or use my phone for 10-20 mins my phone restart itself and goes to this error the one I mentioned. I'll try again what you've said and will let you know.
Thank you.
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you can fix this problem permanently by erasing old corrupted nandroid and if this method also fail then might your device has some hardware issues.
Let me know if you want to do that i will guide you.
HAVE A GOOD DAY

Trex888 said:
you can fix this problem permanently by erasing old corrupted nandroid and if this method also fail then might your device has some hardware issues.
Let me know if you want to do that i will guide you.
HAVE A GOOD DAY
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I think I'd rather go with that option as I just tried what you mention in earlier message and still gets the same error. Can you help me out with erasing old corrupted nandroid. Let's give this one a try cuz till now I tried almost every thing and yeah I just noticed another thing which is my phone's ICCID is also Unknown. I am not sure but do you think this might be causing problem?
Thank You Once again for so much help.

ShahX said:
I think I'd rather go with that option as I just tried what you mention in earlier message and still gets the same error. Can you help me out with erasing old corrupted nandroid. Let's give this one a try cuz till now I tried almost every thing and yeah I just noticed another thing which is my phone's ICCID is also Unknown. I am not sure but do you think this might be causing problem?
Thank You Once again for so much help.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN BE PATIENT AND FOLLOW STEP BY STEP AS I MENTIONED OTHERWISE A MISTAKE CAN HARD BRICK YOUR DEVICE COMPLETELY AND YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO USE AGAIN AND I WON'T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF YOUR DEVICE.
Ok for this method you will require all same files that i gave you earlier.
Firmware file
Odin
PIT FILE
Battery charged 50%
MOST IMPORTANT YOUR DEVICE MUST BE IN COOL TEMPERATURE OR YOU CAN REMOVE BATTERY AND PUT IN REFRIGERATOR FOR 30 TO 60 MINUTES.IF YOUR DEVICE IS HOT DURING PROCESS IT CAN CAUSE EMMC CHIP FAILURE (INTERNAL MEMORY).
1.open odin
2.upload firmware in AP tab.
3.download PIT FILE from link below.
4.in odin you have TAB named "PIT" (right next to the options) click on it and upload pit file along with firmware file.
5. go to options in odin and check on "Nand Erase All" and "Re-partition" dont touch anything else in options.
6.do factory reset in your phone.
7.remove sd card and sim card from device.
8.go to download mode in your phone.
9.connect your phone to pc via usb cable.
9.HIT START IN ODIN.
10.once odin shows PASS DO NOT DISCONNECT USB CABLE let it reboot wait 15 minutes and complete setup now you can disconnect usb cable.
11.go to settings and do factory reset for 1 last time.
HOPEFULLY YOU WILL HAVE FRESH OPERATING SYSTEM WITHOUT ANY ERRORS.
GOOD LUCK AND LET ME KNOW.
PIT FILE FOR N910T TMOBILE NOTE 4.
https://mega.nz/#!yE0QkRgR!8DvGvAauRkb-2xmtH_3ZluoYwCvqNaaSOnXMLYB_CAI

Trex888 said:
BEFORE YOU BEGIN BE PATIENT AND FOLLOW STEP BY STEP AS I MENTIONED OTHERWISE A MISTAKE CAN HARD BRICK YOUR DEVICE COMPLETELY AND YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO USE AGAIN AND I WON'T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF YOUR DEVICE.
Ok for this method you will require all same files that i gave you earlier.
Firmware file
Odin
PIT FILE
Battery charged 50%
MOST IMPORTANT YOUR DEVICE MUST BE IN COOL TEMPERATURE OR YOU CAN REMOVE BATTERY AND PUT IN REFRIGERATOR FOR 30 TO 60 MINUTES.IF YOUR DEVICE IS HOT DURING PROCESS IT CAN CAUSE EMMC CHIP FAILURE (INTERNAL MEMORY).
1.open odin
2.upload firmware in AP tab.
3.download PIT FILE from link below.
4.in odin you have TAB named "PIT" (right next to the options) click on it and upload pit file along with firmware file.
5. go to options in odin and check on "Nand Erase All" and "Re-partition" dont touch anything else in options.
6.do factory reset in your phone.
7.remove sd card and sim card from device.
8.go to download mode in your phone.
9.connect your phone to pc via usb cable.
9.HIT START IN ODIN.
10.once odin shows PASS DO NOT DISCONNECT USB CABLE let it reboot wait 15 minutes and complete setup now you can disconnect usb cable.
11.go to settings and do factory reset for 1 last time.
HOPEFULLY YOU WILL HAVE FRESH OPERATING SYSTEM WITHOUT ANY ERRORS.
GOOD LUCK AND LET ME KNOW.
PIT FILE FOR N910T TMOBILE NOTE 4.
https://mega.nz/#!yE0QkRgR!8DvGvAauRkb-2xmtH_3ZluoYwCvqNaaSOnXMLYB_CAI
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Hey Mate, just one question In Odin option there is already 2 checked boxes one is Auto Reboot and Other one is F. Reset time should I unchecked them or not?

ShahX said:
Hey Mate, just one question In Odin option there is already 2 checked boxes one is Auto Reboot and Other one is F. Reset time should I unchecked them or not?
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No just leave them as they are checked.

Trex888 said:
No just leave them as they are checked.
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Hi I'm unable to connect my phone to pc unfortunately and Now I believe this is hardware problem as when I decided to get my phone unlocked the person who was unlocking couldn't connect either so he'd suggested me that it's a hardware problem and couple of days later I was able to connect to PC till today. so I think I won't be able to perform repartition my phone until and unless I get my connectivity back. Thank You so much for your help anyway. I'd definitely give it a try as soon as I get my connectivity back and will update you.
Thanks

ShahX said:
Hi I'm unable to connect my phone to pc unfortunately and Now I believe this is hardware problem as when I decided to get my phone unlocked the person who was unlocking couldn't connect either so he'd suggested me that it's a hardware problem and couple of days later I was able to connect to PC till today. so I think I won't be able to perform repartition my phone until and unless I get my connectivity back. Thank You so much for your help anyway. I'd definitely give it a try as soon as I get my connectivity back and will update you.
Reinstall samsung kies/samsung usb drivers
Restart phone again to download mode.
Try different usb cable.
Right click on odin and open as administrator.
Hopefully it will connect.
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Trex888 said:
ShahX said:
Hi I'm unable to connect my phone to pc unfortunately and Now I believe this is hardware problem as when I decided to get my phone unlocked the person who was unlocking couldn't connect either so he'd suggested me that it's a hardware problem and couple of days later I was able to connect to PC till today. so I think I won't be able to perform repartition my phone until and unless I get my connectivity back. Thank You so much for your help anyway. I'd definitely give it a try as soon as I get my connectivity back and will update you.
Reinstall samsung kies/samsung usb drivers
Restart phone again to download mode.
Try different usb cable.
Right click on odin and open as administrator.
Hopefully it will connect.
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I just tired, and nothing worked out. the place where I took my phone to unlock he actually changed the charging and connecting port to check if it's port problem but the result was same until it gets back connectivity on it's own. I just changed the cable reset phone couple of times. It's not even connecting as a media device.
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[GUIDE] Returning to stock/Recovering from brick without a backup

Code:
WARNING: Anything done wrong could result in a brick! Make sure you use the proper firmware, and really only do this if have skill with Odin, or absolutely have to due to a brick.
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Following this guide will restore your phone to 'Samsung OFFICIAL' and reset your model to default. This will not reset your Knox counter.
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Please note: I have no experience with Jodin3, and would advise you read or watch a couple guides before using it. I don't know whether or not it is stable, so I cannot take the blame if Jodin3 ruins your phone, It's just the only alternative for Mac OS X. (WineHQ does not have USB support on Mac OS.)
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Let me just clear something up. When I say PC I MEAN ANY COMPUTER!
What makes me more annoyed than anything is when people call Windows computers exclusively, and don't consider an iMac or Linux machine a PC. PC literally means Personal Computer!
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/pc
Hello everybody! A couple days ago I was uninstalling Magisk and installing SuperSU instead, due to the fact that I couldn't change file permissions in root explorer. (I'm back on Magisk, because I found out ES would change the permissions with Magisk.) When I did it, the encryption breaker wouldn't work, due to already flashing it. (When fullofhell made his Pixel 2 rom.) I had reset my SD card, but forgot, so I didn't have a backup when it ended up boot looping. (Stuck on android logo forever.) I ended up having to use Odin and go to stock, however it wasn't as easy (or atleast not something that I knew how to do) to figure out how exactly to do it.
1.) The first thing you need to do is download the stock ROM from here or from Updato. (It doesn't matter what version you use, as long as it's for T or T1, meaning you could install Marshmallow if you wanted to.)
2.) Download and install Odin3 for your Windows PC. (I own a iMac, but I honestly don't feel like risking using it with Jodin3 because I don't know it's potential) or use WineHQ on Linux. After doing so open Odin3, Odin3 WineHQ, or Jodin3.
3.) Download and install the Samsung USB Drivers if you haven't already from here.
4.) Put your phone in Odin mode, via holding Volume Down + Home + Power or by entering recovery and then rebooting into Download mode, and pressing volume up when it prompts you.
5.) Plug your phone in via USB, and if everything done correctly you should see 'Added' in the dialouges, and see a box turn blue saying Com3.
6.) Select AP and then select your stock file. After selecting Odin might freeze or even get a dialouge saying "Odin3.exe has stopped working." When this happens don't close it.
7.) In settings disable Auto Reboot.
8.) Select flash and wait.
Do not unplug your USB, shutdown your phone, and do not shutdown your PC.
9.) When done shut down your phone. (Battery pull may be necessary, for people like me.)
10.) Boot into recovery mode, by holding Volume Up + Home + Power. You should not boot into TWRP or any custom recovery, if you do something went wrong.
11.) Use volume keys and power keys to select buttons:
Select Factory Reset phone
Select Reset Cache
12.) Boot up your phone. (You will be on the T-Mobile screen for 10 seconds to 1 minute.)
13.) Do not install any apps or important data after setup if you intend to root, as you will need to install TWRP via Odin, and then wipe /data when install Magisk or SuperSU to avoid a brick.
I hope I helped in any way.
Please note all I did was gather a bunch of links and put together a guide.
I do not take credit for stock ROM, TWRP, Odin, SuperSU, Magisk, or any other programs and files.
I would like to thank @fullofhell for giving this post a better website in replacement for sammobile.

Hey man thanks! I was really worried after I flashed Magisk due to the fact that I didn't know that I needed to make a backup. This thread works for the SM-J700F, you just need to get a different firmware file! :good:

Don't use sammobile. It's awful. Use updato.aka updates for android. See screenshot. 100x better.

fullofhell said:
Don't use sammobile. It's awful. Use updato.aka updates for android. See screenshot. 100x better.
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Does it have a website, or do I have to download it from the app?
It doesn't really seem suitable for a brick, but I think it would be amazing for returning to stock without a brick.

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Does it have a website, or do I have to download it from the app?
It doesn't really seem suitable for a brick, but I think it would be amazing for returning to stock without a brick.
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The app allows for direct download.its perfectly suitable for any type of brick. There hasn't been a brick I haven't been able to unbrick. As long as u can power on the device and boot to the bootloader or download mode, you are fine. Use the app to get the firmware, extract, and flash with odin or what have u

fullofhell said:
The app allows for direct download.its perfectly suitable for any type of brick. There hasn't been a brick I haven't been able to unbrick. As long as u can power on the device and boot to the bootloader or download mode, you are fine. Use the app to get the firmware, extract, and flash with odin or what have u
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Okay I see. But lets say you are an utter idiot and have no idea what you are doing to your phone. (NOT CALLING ANYONE WHOM BRICKED THEIR PHONE AN IDIOT! EVERYONE WILL!) You managed to brick it, how do you access the app? How would you download the firmware from the app if your phone is bricked? (without pre-downloading the firmware)

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Okay I see. But lets say you are an utter idiot and have no idea what you are doing to your phone. (NOT CALLING ANYONE WHOM BRICKED THEIR PHONE AN IDIOT! EVERYONE WILL!) You managed to brick it, how do you access the app? How would you download the firmware from the app if your phone is bricked? (without pre-downloading the firmware)
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Use another device. And if u are modding your device,.before doing so, one should already have stock firmware handy, along with any twrp(recovery IMG.), Encryption break zips,.and a hardcopy nandroid copied to a computer.these are things one should have learned and have ready just in case. To not do such things sells yourself short. Always be prepared. Do that and read and learn as much about the current task at hand BEFORE doing it

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Use another device. And if u are modding your device,.before doing so, one should already have stock firmware handy, along with any twrp(recovery IMG.), Encryption break zips,.and a hardcopy nandroid copied to a computer.these are things one should have learned and have ready just in case. To not do such things sells yourself short. Always be prepared. Do that and read and learn as much about the current task at hand BEFORE doing it
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Okay well I'll put that in the guide as a precaution or ANOTHER method of getting firmware, as not everyone has multiple Android devices.
Thanks for the suggestion and explaining @fullofhell

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Okay well I'll put that in the guide as a precaution or ANOTHER method of getting firmware, as not everyone has multiple Android devices.
Thanks for the suggestion and explaining @fullofhell
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here is the website, which also offers much more stable firmware downloads as they are the same mirrors the mobile app uses. If you try to use sam mobile, you may download the firmware after a day or so, it used to take forever even on my 300mbps connection.
https://updato.com/

Thank you very much!
I said sammovile because I didn't know of anything else, and I figured if you are following this guide you could probably be desperate enough to sleep on the download.
I'll put that in the post.