Yes, ODIN and the new firmware will wipe everything, provided you're not just patching the kernel.
Odin can flash all kind of things.
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What do you want to flash with Odin ?
I've flashed two kernels ( Rasdeep's ones, for testing ) since i applied the fix, it's ok.
But if you want to flash a new pda.xxxxxx.tar, or the three files, it will wipe all the fixes you did.
Odin is a tool to flash different things. I believe .
Bye.
i wanna flash the 3 files pda modem and csc . is there a possibility it will mess things up?
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Ok so i flashed the dk28 modem via the flashable zip in clockwork and says successful then i tried flashing noobnls odex 2.2 rom and says it completes then i reboot then it goes to the samsung screen then reboots from there to the samsung screen to stock recovery, im still able to get in clock work and im flashing stock 2.1 rom back now and it worked.
Any ideas what can be causing this to hapen while trying to flash this?
Also without odin how can i get back to d118 modem? i tried the flashable zip that firon made but doesnt seem to work. i get an error 7 or something and im stuck with dk28?
I didn't even know they had a flashable modem.zip for Clockwork.
Did you try just using Odin?
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I didn't even know they had a flashable modem.zip for Clockwork.
Did you try just using Odin?
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Well it flashed fine and when i reboot my phone to d118 stock zip, it says i have dk28 baseband version.
When i flashed the rom it flashed like it should of and then i reboot sat at the samsung screen a couple of seconds then it rebooted again to samsung screen then stock purple recovery.
i think im going to do a bunch a wipes odin back to d118 stock complete, however i dont know what is the best to use to save all my apps and settings and what not?
Anyone have the best suggestion?
Is it possible just to flash the d118 modem back via odin? rather then everything?
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Is it possible just to flash the d118 modem back via odin? rather then everything?
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Yes just open up the full di18 tar file and pull the modem file out. Then you use that with the pit file to flash to in Odin. Why don't you just use Odin to flash the dk28 rom instead of the update.zip? Using that method caused to many problems cause it wasn't a fresh install. I know you want something to backup all your apps but it's always better to do a fresh install. You can always to do a NAND backup and then do an advanced restore of data.
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Yes just open up the full di18 tar file and pull the modem file out. Then you use that with the pit file to flash to in Odin. Why don't you just use Odin to flash the dk28 rom instead of the update.zip? Using that method caused to many problems cause it wasn't a fresh install. I know you want something to backup all your apps but it's always better to do a fresh install. You can always to do a NAND backup and then do an advanced restore of data.
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Ok I will do that, i was reading up on odin and btw how do i open the tar file when its an md5 file do i change the extension to tar and open it with winrar?
update ok that worked, now in odin do i put the modem in the phone section cause the pda section wont take the bin file.
Ok so i got the modem.bin out of the tar file, do i put that in the phone section in odin and that will take my modem back to d118 and thats all odin will do if i just put the modem there and the pit file? It will just flash the modem right?
I'm about to flash the EI22 modem in CWM and I was wondering if you are supposed to wipe anything before installing a modem like you do before installing a ROM or theme? I have only used Odin for modems before this. Thanks
Nope, just flash with odin and you're good.
Got it working, thanks!
I'm coming from an EVO 4G to this, it's coming in the mail today. I'm not getting the whole ODIN thing to flash Roms, radios ect... can't you just flash a custom recovery and than flash what ever you want to from your recovery?
Odin is like an RUU but instead of having a separate one for each build, it is one program that allows you to flash many things from ROMs to kernels to modems (radios). Odin is an indispensable tool and will save your ass if you ever have a problem.
That said, yes, we do have custom recoveries like clockworkmod and we can flash various things directly from recovery just like in the EVO days. Just be careful because some things are specifically meant to be flashed with odin and others with recovery, so make sure you're flashing the right thing.
First thing you need to know is that the kernel and recovery are packaged together on this phone unlike on the Evo.
To get a custom recovery you'll need to ODIN a kernel packed with custom recovery. From there most things you will want to flash will have both ODIN and recovery packages available. Also ODIN can often be used unbrick a phone if you have a bad flash.
Im looking to root my stock phone and update the modem from the EK02 to the latest EL29 to try and fix my LoS problem i have been having lately. I plan on using auto root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728) and i believe i need to install CWM as well along with it? In addition i can then just download the zip file and use CWM to flash the zip correct? I watched the how-to video on flashing EL29, but is a wipe needed if i am fully stock? What does wiping the caches do? remove any of my saved app information?
All this above will increase the flash count on my phone correct? Is there any reason for concern with this?
Hope I can offer some help. CWM flashing doesn't increase the odin count. If a stock feel is what you'd like to retain, calks roms are consistently stable, battery efficient, and fast. If you prefer stock all together, I would just throw it into download mode (Odin) and flash a repacked kernel, EL13/26/29, whatever you prefer. Same can be done with a modem (and you won't increase the Odin count with a modem tar file). As for the Odin count, if you have one, just use the USB jig to reset the count. I made mine, cost me $2 @ fry's for the parts. As for the cache/dalvik wipes, it's good practice and will help to eliminate errors if you begin with a clean slate. Only a data wipe & or a factory reset clearing your USB storage will remove your saved app info.
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What you said sounds correct.
You shouldn't need to wipe anything in your case, but if things start acting strange, that would be the first thing I tried to resolve it.
Cache/dalvik is just stuff the systems saves off the speed things up. That "stuff" can sometimes have dependencies on the previous software, so clearing it out just forces the system to recreate them.
None of what you describe will trigger the yellow triangle nor increase the ODIN flash count.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
Follow that link. It is a one click ODIN package that will install a completely stock rooted EL29 ROM/Kernel/radio combo and will save all your user data. It takes 5 minutes, you'll be completely updated and will be able to go on with your day without having to redo anything. Just make sure you use the NODATA package. It's what I used, and then I debloated it with TiBackup and used Autostarts to get everything under control. The stock ROM is awesome, and I see no reason to use anything but.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
Follow that link. It is a one click ODIN package that will install a completely stock rooted EL29 ROM/Kernel/radio combo and will save all your user data. It takes 5 minutes, you'll be completely updated and will be able to go on with your day without having to redo anything. Just make sure you use the NODATA package. It's what I used, and then I debloated it with TiBackup and used Autostarts to get everything under control. The stock ROM is awesome, and I see no reason to use anything but.
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Good call! Forgot about that!
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sorry for the ignorant question, but how does that one click odin package different from just upgrading my modem after root? Do i want a new kernel etc? Will this still receive OTA updates afterwards?
Also, why do some flashes from odin increase the counter while others dont?
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sorry for the ignorant question, but how does that one click odin package different from just upgrading my modem after root? Do i want a new kernel etc? Will this still receive OTA updates afterwards?
Also, why do some flashes from odin increase the counter while others dont?
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The one-click package is overkill if all you want is the EL29 modem. It would flash a full EL29 package (Modem, Kernel, ROM). What you described in your first post sounded fine to me.
If you are worried about receiving OTA updates, even just flashing the modem will likely cause the OTA update to fail as they have been shipping patch updates for the modem. If they shipped a full update for the modem, then it wouldn't care.
When you flash an ODIN package that includes a *kernel* that is not properly signed by Samsung (ie if you modify the stock kernel in any way) then the ODIN flash count will increase and it will trigger the yellow triangle.
None of the ODIN packages I put together have that issue (by design)
You can use mobile Odin to flash and it won't up your flash count either...it's all I use now don't have a use for Odin anymore...mobile Odin pro will even root the tar add it's installed also if you want that
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Thanks for all the nfo. Im just looking to keep the phone as stock as possible but get rid of the constant LoS. The first few months when i got the phone, not a problem. Now it seems to happen on a daily basis. my wife has the same phone, she says she hasnt run into the LoS issues as of yet.
As far as what i have read and been told on these forums, the new modem 'could' clear up my LoS issue.
I will share my opinion and suggestion in a moment. Let me gather the links so my post will be more helpful...
Okay, here I go. Go grab auto root here
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
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Next, go grab the USB drivers and idiot proof Odin factory flash of ek02
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409634
I pick full flash, not no data, because I like to start from the absolute beginning.
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Follow the Odin procedure. After that is completely done, follow the auto root procedure. Do root first, then recovery, then remove ciq.
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Get the modded kernel and recovery here
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341564
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Get the odexed ek02 hotspot mod here
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1394371
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Copy the hotspot file and recovery file to the root of the sdcard on the phone. After autoroot stuff, reboot the phone. Boot again into recovery, wipe cache and advanced dalvik cache. Flash phone with zip file, from internal, for the recovery file I told you to copy to the phone. Reboot the phone. Let everything settle down for a minute. Go to settings, about phone, updates, then update profile, then update prl. After that, reboot the phone into recovery again. The menus in the new recovery are grouped together a little more logically and less button presses are needed and no capacitive buttons used. Choose wipe cache (not full reset) and wipe dalvik. After that, choose flash zip from internal and choose the odexed hotspot mod. Reboot after that's done. Boot back into recovery again. Do a backup of your install so you have a clean starting point should anything go wrong in the future. Reboot to the regular phone and start setting things up.
Others may suggest different things. This is the procedure I use that gives me the best performance for stock rooted. I also suggest getting no frills CPU app. Set the max speed to 800, ondemand, cfq, set at boot, then apply. Other modems may perform better or worse in your areas. Ek02 had the best speed for me. EL26 and 29 give me better signal but slower data speeds. Only one bar difference but I prefer faster throughput. Any questions, let me know.
So here's what happened. First I had Cyanogen 12.1 (Lollipop 5.1.1) working fine. I was looking to upgrade so I flash ed Emotion AOSP rom (Marshmallow 6.0.x) (LINK). But it didn't quite fly with my system and I was getting random crashes on my system. These crashes would leave my phone unbootable, until I plugged my phone to charge. This was pretty funky, so I figured there's something up with my kernel. So I thought of flashing beastmode kernel (Marsmallow PD1) (LINK).
This made sense to me because the ROM was Marsmallow, so Marsmallow kernel would work right? I then flash the kernel, which made it so my phone couldn't even boot past the Emotion ROM app load sequence. After, I tried factory reseting and clearing cache + dalvik but that didn't work. By now, I've had enough and just wanted stock marshmallow.
I then try flashing PD1 stock tar and PC1 stock tar with and without factory reset + full wipe (with TWRP) before it. Here, I get stuck on the boot splash screen (the "Powered by Android" screen for clarification) every time, no errors on odin though. I've also tried, after much forum browsing, flashing PIT and Nand erase along with PD1 + PC1 stock tar flashing to no avail (also getting stuck on boot splash screen, and no errors on odin).
Does anyone have an idea of what can be done to hopefully fix my device?
Device (for clarifcaiton purposes): N910P
Thoughts on Methods for Repair:
1) JTAG
2) Go home (call it quits) and switch to iPhone.
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Problem turned out to be battery.
Where did you get the TAR files from? there are some on here that are COMPLETELY full stock with bootloaders and kernels.
Also, after you use odin I would suggest booting to recovery and wiping all caches and factory reset
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Where did you get the TAR files from? there are some on here that are COMPLETELY full stock with bootloaders and kernels.
Also, after you use odin I would suggest booting to recovery and wiping all caches and factory reset
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I get the TAR from here (xda).
For OK1 I've used this one (LINK).
For PC1 I've used this one (LINK).
For PD1, I've used this one (LINK).
I want the ones that are completely stock right? How do I know if they are? By their size?
Also, after Odin, should I factory reset and wipe cache immediately after?
-Thanks
Eluderei said:
I get the TAR from here (xda).
For OK1 I've used this one (LINK).
For PC1 I've used this one (LINK).
For PD1, I've used this one (LINK).
I want the ones that are completely stock right? How do I know if they are? By their size?
Also, after Odin, should I factory reset and wipe cache immediately after?
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The stock tars are just that... stock. Rom tars are complete roms. ota update zips are usually just patches meant to update an existing software and can only be applied by download it and applying the update on the phone itself. These ota zip files can't be used for any other purpose. Odin flashable tars are meant to be used on your pc and are complete rom, modem & bootloader, carrier packages so this is the best way to updat if you want a clean slate and don't mind backing up your internal storage and wiping your device first. As for your boot problem... Sometimes you can have leftover data on your internal storage or sd card that can cause the phone to hang at boot. When this happens just do a factory reset in the stock recovery and reboot the phone and it should boot up just fine. Always try this first when that happens after flashing a known good rom whether custom or stock.
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The stock tars are just that... stock. Rom tars are complete roms. ota update zips are usually just patches meant to update an existing software and can only be applied by download it and applying the update on the phone itself. These ota zip files can't be used for any other purpose. Odin flashable tars are meant to be used on your pc and are complete rom, modem & bootloader, carrier packages so this is the best way to updat if you want a clean slate and don't mind backing up your internal storage and wiping your device first. As for your boot problem... Sometimes you can have leftover data on your internal storage or sd card that can cause the phone to hang at boot. When this happens just do a factory reset in the stock recovery and reboot the phone and it should boot up just fine. Always try this first when that happens after flashing a known good rom whether custom or stock.
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I tried fr + fw and then Odin flashing Odin Flashable OK1 from (LINK). After installing, I went to recovery mode and did as you said fr and also clear cache. After, I sitll had bootloops. What can I do about this?
Thanks for the response
-Eluderei
Eluderei said:
I tried fr + fw and then Odin flashing Odin Flashable OK1 from (LINK). After installing, I went to recovery mode and did as you said fr and also clear cache. After, I sitll had bootloops. What can I do about this?
Thanks for the response
-Eluderei
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Make sure you flash the stock OK1 kernel. then do a factory reset once more.
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Make sure you flash the stock OK1 kernel. then do a factory reset once more.
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Flashed stock OK1 kernel from here (LINK). Tried to boot in to recovery. Phone would boot to android robot, but would crash back to boot screen and wouldn't load the recovery menu. I flashed TWRP via Odin to FR and clear Cache + Dalvik and rebooted, phone still has bootloops. Also, interesting thing, the phone can't boot to TWRP recovery unless it's plugged in to a computer/outlet. What do you think this means? Also, where do you think I can go from here?
Thanks again
-Eluderei
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Flashed stock OK1 kernel from here (LINK). Tried to boot in to recovery. Phone would boot to android robot, but would crash back to boot screen and wouldn't load the recovery menu. I flashed TWRP via Odin to FR and clear Cache + Dalvik and rebooted, phone still has bootloops. Also, interesting thing, the phone can't boot to TWRP recovery unless it's plugged in to a computer/outlet. What do you think this means? Also, where do you think I can go from here?
Thanks again
-Eluderei
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It sounds like there is a system app that isn't optimizing at boot and/or your bootloader doesn't match the software & kernel. they all need to be from the same software version. If you get that done it should boot fine.
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It sounds like there is a system app that isn't optimizing at boot and/or your bootloader doesn't match the software & kernel. they all need to be from the same software version. If you get that done it should boot fine.
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Brought it to Sprint today, problem turned out to a battery. Tech guy put his battery in my phone, it booted up just fine. Buying battery soon. Can't wait to install the MOAR Rom that you've worked on. Thanks in advance for that. Thanks for all the help along the way as well