Hi all
Since I'm not able to use odin on my Win XP, i was wondering if it's possible to flash stock roms for our Galaxy W on linux, Ubuntu in my case. But searching on web i only find Heimdall, a tool for flashing roms of Galaxy S series, and it's not easy like odin...
Is there a tool we can use on linux to flash firmwares for our phone?
And also, is it possible to use adb for flash stock roms? How?
It can be usefull...
Thanks for any advise
Bagux if you have found an answer can you please share it with us?
i also heard and tried to use Heimdall, too. But i couldn't find a place to use ops files. i need to flash my radio to a newer one. as i remember from my GT-i7500 experience there was a fastboot experience which we were using through adb.
Ekril said:
Bagux if you have found an answer can you please share it with us?
i also heard and tried to use Heimdall, too. But i couldn't find a place to use ops files. i need to flash my radio to a newer one. as i remember from my GT-i7500 experience there was a fastboot experience which we were using through adb.
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Unfortunately no, I haven't an answer...after that i solved my problem with odin, and now i can use it on win xp, sorry
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Hi, I'm working on rooting and setting up my Epic Touch, and I want to put Clockworkmod Recovery on it, but I don't have Odin because I have a Mac. Is there any way I can do this? Thanks a lot!
Its possible. You only need adb (and java) working to root and flash a custom recovery... I dont have the commands available right now but if you pick apart some of the existing threads, im sure you could figure it out... ;-)
[PROGRAM] Heimdall - Open-Source Cross-Platform Flashing Suite
Use Heimdall. It's an open source tool that works just like Odin. Check the development forum how-tos to learn more about it.
srkmagnus said:
Use Heimdall. It's an open source tool that works just like Odin. Check the development forum how-tos to learn more about it.
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Okay, well I've downloaded Heimdall, only problem is I can't find a recovery image to flash using it - any suggestions where do get one?
I want to use Heimdall, (links 1,2), with my SGH-T989, NOT Odin. I just need to find the appropriate Heimdall Firmware Package to use with this phone, since I don't think I can roll my own. There's a great thread here that provides Heimdall Firmware Packages for stock GT-I9000 firmware, but I've not been able to find anything similar for the SGH-T989. BTW, I don't care if it's a stock, or custom firmware package, just something so I can get my feet wet using Heimdall with my phone.
Thanks..
extract the tar. load into appropriate slots in heimdall
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I appreciate the response, however I tried to look into this, and I'm unsure of how to proceed. (Excuse any inaccurate terminology here..)
To be clear, what I would like to do, is use Heimdall to root my SGH-T989 and install CWM on it, just like the Odin method everyone is currently using. I assume that this means flashing, not an entire ROM, but a small amount of code, to the appropriate place on the T989. (Would it be correct to say that you're flashing a CWM "boot loader" to the phone?) I know that after using the Odin method, you have a phone with the exact same software on it as before, however you have root access to the OS, and you can boot into CWM recovery for flashing ROMs, or Themes, etc. So I know it's not a lot of code that initially gets flashed to the phone in order to accomplish this. (Would it be accurate to say you're only flashing a boot loader and an unrooted kernel?).
For example, the galaxys2root.com website has a howto for using Heimdall to root, the AT&T Galaxy S II (SGH-i777). The webpage howto includes the steps for installing Heimdall, and a Heimdall Firmware package, archived together in the GalaxyS2ATTRootZedomaxMacLinux.zip file downloadable from the webpage. I don't know if the zImage file included in the GalaxyS2ATTRootZedomaxMacLinux.zip archive, is the same Heimdall Firmware package I could use to root the SGH-T989. I've examined the file with a hex editor, but can't tell what's in it. Also, since it's possible to brick a phone by flashing the wrong thing to it, I've instead tried to ask if anyone already has an appropriate Heimdall Firmware package for accomplishing this.
If it's easy to create such a Firmware package using Heimdall, (I have it running on my Linux laptop right now), and the appropriate files, any help identifying the files and steps necessary to create the firmware package, would be very appreciated. Otherwise, if anyone knows of an appropriate Heimdall Firmware package for rooting the SGH-T989, please feel free to post the information.
Thanks again..
In case anyone searching for Heimdall SGH-T989 support, finds my posts. While it would be great to have Heimdall Firmware Packages available for the SGH-T989, it's not likely to happen until Heimdall can communicate correctly with the phone first. Hopefully it's something that will be added to a post 1.3.1 version.
Thanks..
I'm asking because I specifically flashed another boot.img for Cyanogenmod 10.
Now, what are the exact steps I need to take to go back to stock ICS?
Do I need to flash a stock boot.img first, with fastboot or something, and then flash a stock ICS zip from ClockWorkMod?
I'm not really experienced with any of this, I've flashed only about 3 times but none of which required me to install a different boot.img (isn't that the kernel file?).
Any help would be amazing!
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I'm asking because I specifically flashed another boot.img for Cyanogenmod 10.
Now, what are the exact steps I need to take to go back to stock ICS?
Do I need to flash a stock boot.img first, with fastboot or something, and then flash a stock ICS zip from ClockWorkMod?
I'm not really experienced with any of this, I've flashed only about 3 times but none of which required me to install a different boot.img (isn't that the kernel file?).
Any help would be amazing!
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I always follow 2 steps in CWM
1.Flash advanced stock kernel and reboot.
2.Flash stock zip Rom.
lilude56214 said:
I always follow 2 steps in CWM
1.Flash advanced stock kernel and reboot.
2.Flash stock zip Rom.
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Can this advanced stock kernel be flashed from within CWM as well as the ROM? I used something I believe was called fastboot for it.
And the kernel is indeed the boot.img then?
Hermantje said:
Can this advanced stock kernel be flashed from within CWM as well as the ROM? I used something I believe was called fastboot for it.
And the kernel is indeed the boot.img then?
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If you want to go back to stock, dont flash anything..
Now reverting back to stock is much easier as sony has released an official flashtool, just download the tool and latest firmware and flash it using the tool..
Once again dont flash any kernel or any rom if you want to completely go back to
stock.
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Android 5.0
ap030993 said:
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Android 5.0
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Lol
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
Hermantje said:
Can this advanced stock kernel be flashed from within CWM as well as the ROM? I used something I believe was called fastboot for it.
And the kernel is indeed the boot.img then?
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Yep sure There are 2 versions of advanced stock kernel. One is flashed via fastboot and another one is flashed via CWM.
Then, on CM, Pac, Para which Rom are not based on stock one, boot.img is exactly the kernel
ap030993 said:
If you want to go back to stock, dont flash anything..
Now reverting back to stock is much easier as sony has released an official flashtool, just download the tool and latest firmware and flash it using the tool..
Once again dont flash any kernel or any rom if you want to completely go back to
stock.
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Android 5.0
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I tried this, but I couldn't get the official flash tool from Sony to work.
I apparently had to have a company when making an account to log in. Very odd.
I assumed this other flashtool made by probably xda developers did the same thing, but that one always gives me an error that I need to install the drivers first. Yet I've used this program before and back then I already went through all the hassle to install the correct drivers.
And now I don't know which drivers to install anymore.
Hermantje said:
I tried this, but I couldn't get the official flash tool from Sony to work.
I apparently had to have a company when making an account to log in. Very odd.
I assumed this other flashtool made by probably xda developers did the same thing, but that one always gives me an error that I need to install the drivers first. Yet I've used this program before and back then I already went through all the hassle to install the correct drivers.
And now I don't know which drivers to install anymore.
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You need to follow the instructions in sony's developer website for installing the flash tool..
Did you install the drivers using the drivers folder in flashtool??
And does your phone get recognized by the flashtool, I mean does it show your android version etc etc..??
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ap030993 said:
You need to follow the instructions in sony's developer website for installing the flash tool..
Did you install the drivers using the drivers folder in flashtool??
And does your phone get recognized by the flashtool, I mean does it show your android version etc etc..??
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Android 5.0
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Thanks A LOT!
Sony's beta flashtool, Emma, works like a CHARM!
I initially forgot to copy the customisation file from the zip to the installation folder. Thanks for reminding me to check the instructions
The unofficial flashtool couldn't recognise my phone, but Sony's one could.
Thanks so much for answering my questions, I'm starting to learn how it all works! If I could, I'd give you 10 thanks. But I think that's against the rules c:
Hermantje said:
Thanks A LOT!
Sony's beta flashtool, Emma, works like a CHARM!
I initially forgot to copy the customisation file from the zip to the installation folder. Thanks for reminding me to check the instructions
The unofficial flashtool couldn't recognise my phone, but Sony's one could.
Thanks so much for answering my questions, I'm starting to learn how it all works! If I could, I'd give you 10 thanks. But I think that's against the rules c:
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Thats what i advise to everyone, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS PROPERLY!!
Yes you can give me 10 thanks in 10 posts!!
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Android 5.0
Will flashing through EMMA relock the BL?
gafi said:
Will flashing through EMMA relock the BL?
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It won't.
My bootloader is still unlocked, though my root is gone and everything else is back to normal.
Try this post for relocking afterwards:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23188292#post23188292
Hi. I have a huge problem. I must flash stock rom on my phone but I'm on linux and I can't use ODIN (virtualbox doesn't help). How can I flash stock on my phone?
Use Heimdall.
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Well, I can try to make a stock rom for CWM, but I'm very experienced. Why don't you just ask a friend to use his Windows PC?
Theoretically, stock system and kernel images can be flashed via dd command, but I don't thing you can flash system image when phone is booted in system, so... recovery. You can try using ADB while in recovery. Why do you exactly need to flash a stock rom?
EDIT: Wow. @fifo171 's answer is much shorter and much more useful. But he posted it while I was writing my own answer so I couldn't avoid all that typing.
I'm so dumb and I don't know how to use Heimdall Package's meh and... I don't have friends (just kidding). Can you make MG2 XEO for CWM? I'd love you if you will do this (no homo).
Hello there,
My gf just got a Galaxy Tab 3.0 7 inch SM-T210 with Android 4.1.2.
Now i want to put a custom firmware on it like CM or anything like that.
But where to start?
Im not into Samsung and have no idea. Dont see any guide gifing with tips or so...
Can someone guide me in the right direction?
I did read about CWM and TWRP, download ODIN and flash it. But is that all?
With HTC i had to unlock bootloader first, flash boot.img etc etc.
Thanks!
Greetings!
can i help
Azerox said:
Hello there,
My gf just got a Galaxy Tab 3.0 7 inch SM-T210 with Android 4.1.2.
Now i want to put a custom firmware on it like CM or anything like that.
But where to start?
Im not into Samsung and have no idea. Dont see any guide gifing with tips or so...
Can someone guide me in the right direction?
I did read about CWM and TWRP, download ODIN and flash it. But is that all?
With HTC i had to unlock bootloader first, flash boot.img etc etc.
Thanks!
Greetings!
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hi from what im understanding ur wanting to root it and install custom firmware
here is a video i used from rootjunky to root my tablet with twrp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDShwBHRjUE
hope it helped
@first there is no cm for this tab. All custom roms based on stock rom or 4.2.2 port from sm-t110
There is no need to unlock bootloader like HTC. No seperate flash of Boot.img...
Install cwm or twrp recovery with Odin. Check threads for Odin install instructions. Its easy going
Cwm:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433853
Twrp:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2653391
If you only want to root flashable ZIP for root is attached in recovery threads.
If you want to try custom roms check index thread for sm-t210 Roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2755532
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rbotz said:
@first there is no cm for this tab. All custom roms based on stock rom or 4.2.2 port from sm-t110
There is no need to unlock bootloader like HTC. No seperate flash of Boot.img...
Install cwm or twrp recovery with Odin. Check threads for Odin install instructions. Its easy going
Cwm:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433853
Twrp:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2653391
If you only want to root flashable ZIP for root is attached in recovery threads.
If you want to try custom roms check index thread for sm-t210 Roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2755532
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Thanks, i found out how it works. Real easy.
Only problem i have now is that ALL the ROMs seem to be alot of crap.
Not working, resolution problems or FCs. And yes i use the T210 versions and no other.
Also recoverys are baaad. Lol now i know why i will never get a Samsung ... crap casing, crap software.
Azerox said:
Thanks, i found out how it works. Real easy.
Only problem i have now is that ALL the ROMs seem to be alot of crap.
Not working, resolution problems or FCs. And yes i use the T210 versions and no other.
Also recoverys are baaad. Lol now i know why i will never get a Samsung ... crap casing, crap software.
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If u would like i could upload a list of build.prop tweaks to use to improve over all performannce like image battery life wifi speed stuff like that just over all makes the tab run smoother
Azerox said:
Thanks, i found out how it works. Real easy.
Only problem i have now is that ALL the ROMs seem to be alot of crap.
Not working, resolution problems or FCs. And yes i use the T210 versions and no other.
Also recoverys are baaad. Lol now i know why i will never get a Samsung ... crap casing, crap software.
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Try looking at the specs of each ROM and compare it with yours. I am currently running S.E.A.L ROM
with the Black hawk kernel I am finding it faster than the Stock ROM and also way less bloatware.
Try this or the RocketTab Rom and Blackhawk. These tend to work the best for most SM-T210 and R.