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[HowTo] Flash a firmware with ODIN on Samsung Galaxy W(I8150)

For the record, flashing causes a violation of the garantuee policy of Samsung. Furthermore there is a possibility of demaging the Android-system(bricking). It has been reported that flashing has caused in a several(ca. 10) cases a brick. So please be aware THIS IS A RISK. Until now we couldn't find out what caused the bricking, it has been reported with the asian firmware. But also once with the german firmware.
So whoever takes the risk, takes the responsibility
How to Flash a firmware with ODIN
Note: Please scroll down and read the Notification if you have not already done so !!!
1.a) Download one of the firmwares from below.
1.b) If you already have a firmware, you can download the Ancora.OPS and the Odin Multi Downloader v4.43.exe from Other.
2. While switched off, keep the following buttons pressed. Release the power-button once the Samsung Galaxy W(I8150) is switched on.
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As soon as the screen with the exclamation mark appears hit the Volume up-button. Now you should be in the download mode.
Connect your device to the Computer.
Note: In order that your Samsung Galaxy W to be detected by ODIN, you will have to install the drivers manually or install Kies (Kies can be uninstalled right after, if prefered, because the drivers will remain in the system). Make sure Kies is not running in the task-manager, while using ODIN.
INFO: The download-mode is being used to flash firmwares, without using the official method of Samsung Kies. This should be reachable even if you have a corrupted firmware installed.
3. Open Odin Multi Downloader v4.43.exe . INFO: Use ODIN Multi Download v.4.43, I reported some issues with lower versions
4. click on the OPS-Button and select the Ancora.ops file.
5. Set up the settings as followed:
mark the option: One Package, Protect OPS, Auto Reboot
unmark the option: Reset Time (Sec)
6.Click on the One Package-Button and select the downloaded MD5-file.
7. Click on the Start-Button. Flashing takes around 10-15 minutes. and the first start up takes up to 5 min., so please don't panic and don't press anything until the home screen appears!
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Notification
Maybe it is more secure to make a full wipe using ClockWorkMod.
The reason why these complicated steps might be necessary: Because your system most likely be a mess, if you were flashing all different kinds of firmwares. To make sure your device is not an overwritten old firmware these steps are necessary.
Flashing firmwares via ODIN does not delete all old data !!!
Use this course of action:
1. Backup everything manually what you can!
2. If you have not already installed ClockWorkMod, use the flash instruction from above and download the ClockWorkMod from the section Other.
3. Once ClockWorkMod is flashed, go to the Recovery Mode(which is the ClockWordMod):
a) backup and restore -> backup to external sdcard
b) backup and restore -> restore from external sdcard
This is to make sure the files aren't corrupted, if this is successful you can be sure everything is backupped. If you get a MD5 mismatch something went wrong. Try again!
c) wipe data/factory reset -> confirm
d) wipe cache partition -> confirm
e) mounts and storage -> format system -> confirm
f) mounts and storage -> format cache -> confirm
g) mounts and storage -> format data -> confirm
4. You restart your phone in Download Mode and flash a firmware using this instruction, which is provided in the thread under Firmwares.
5. Now you will have to flash again the ClockWorkMod recovery to restore your data.
Note: But this is only possible if the previous firmware is compatible with the current one. Most custom ROMs aren't compatible with the stock ROMs or other custom ROMs!
Than open ClockWorkMod Recovery and:
backup and restore-> advanced restore from external sdcard -> select the backup -> Restore data -> confirm.
Now if you want the stock recovery back(needed for OTA updates) instood of ClockWorkMod, than go to Other and select the stock recovery, and flash it on your device.
6. Now you should have a fresh device like you have never flashed before!!!

Firmwares
INFO: All the firmwares contain the Odin Multi Downloader v4.43.exe and the Ancora.OPS-file.
I8150XXLA2 Android 2.3.6 (GER) (SALES CODES: DBT(Germany))
I8150XXKK1 Android 2.3.6 (EUR) (SALES CODES: XSK, XEZ, XEU, XEO, XEH,XEF, TPH, TOP, SMO, SEB, PAN, MSR, GBL, CYO, CPW, COA, BGL)
I8150XXKI8 Android 2.3.5 (ITL-EUR) (SALES CODES: ???)
The following firmware (asian) has many parts, so don't use the OnePackage-method described above. This firmware usually makes a hard reset. So this might be useful in some way.
I8150ZSKI3 Android 2.3.6 (ASIA) (SALES CODES: ???)
All files will have to be placed as followed:
OPS – Ancora.ops.
Boot – APBOOT_I8150ZSKI3_CL613004_REV00_user_low_ship_EMMC.tar.md5
Phone – SMD_MODEM_I8150ZSKI3_CL613004_REV00_user_low_ship_EMMC.smd.md5
PDA – SMD_PDA_I8150ZSKI3_CL613004_REV00_user_low_ship_EMMC.smd.md5
CSC – SMD_CSC_GT-I8150-MULTI-CSC-OZSKI3_EMMC.smd.md5​

Other
INFO: All the firmwares provided by me contain the Odin Multi Downloader v4.43.exe and the Ancora.OPS-file. So you just need to download the single files if you already have a firmware from somewhere else.
Odin Multi Downloader v4.43
Ancora.OPS
INFO: You can install the following files using ODIN just like a firmware using it as OnePackage-File. ODIN file recognize it automatically
Stock Recovery
ClockWorkMod v.5.5.0.4 (Original thread)
Baseband I8150XXLM8 (for CM9 and custom ROMs)
Baseband I8150XXLMB (for CM9 and custom ROMs)

Would like to ask a question, but I'm too new to post in the dev section. Hope You can answer me too...
I just downloaded two stock firmwares booth XXKL3 and XXLA2, but with different CSCs
one is an Italian ITVKK1 and the other OXXKL4
The latter one I cannot find any correspondency in the codes list. Furthermore in the OXXKL4 file I found a SS_DL.dll file that's not present in any other firmware I downloaded... Could you tell me if there's something different in theese firmwares? As far as I can get they sould be exaclty the same save for CSC version. But the meaning of CSC is obscure to me. Then the presence of this strange .dll worries me.

Hello E
Thanks
A Much needed thread, this should be stickied.

Rivvin said:
Would like to ask a question, but I'm too new to post in the dev section. Hope You can answer me too...
I just downloaded two stock firmwares booth XXKL3 and XXLA2, but with different CSCs
one is an Italian ITVKK1 and the other OXXKL4
The latter one I cannot find any correspondency in the codes list. Furthermore in the OXXKL4 file I found a SS_DL.dll file that's not present in any other firmware I downloaded... Could you tell me if there's something different in theese firmwares? As far as I can get they sould be exaclty the same save for CSC version. But the meaning of CSC is obscure to me. Then the presence of this strange .dll worries me.
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Hi Rivvin....
If you are Italian, the OXXKL4 CSC will be OK, as it is multi-CSC which includes Italian Language, without Branding for particular carrier......KL4 is just 2011/Dec/Ver4
the ITVKK1 is Branded for one of your Providers, I think it is Vodafone, so will be Branded with Voda stuff, and pre-set APN,s etc........KK1 is 2011/Nov/Ver1
Most important, Phone (Modem/Radio) and PDA (Software/Apps) are OK for your Region....
XX is Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
So it will be OK, IMHO
Also, the SS_DL.dll is not a problem, as it is just what is in Kies Download Directory, like here:

Brother THE-E, i really love your tutorials, very clear !!
Ask a moderator to sticky them all in the general section!
Really hope you will maintain this stuff!
Good luck!

Hi THE-E, do i need to be rooted to flash the firmwares? thanks in advance

Thanks for the guide.

vanir29 said:
Hi THE-E, do i need to be rooted to flash the firmwares? thanks in advance
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No, no root access is required. After flashing root will be vanished anyway.
greets
THE-E

Thread temporary sticky.

Very useful description! THX

Connect with Odin?
hi, my phone does not connect with Odin. What can i do? I have installed CWM and done everything like in the tutorial.
jorks3z

Have you installed Kies ? It is just needed for the drivers.
You should also run ODIN as Administrator.
And sometimes switching the USB-port helps too.
greets
THE-E
Sent from my GT-I8150 using XDA App

Yes, i installed kies! and i did the other tasks you sad, but it still doesen't work.
thanks jorks3z

jorks3z said:
Yes, i installed kies! and i did the other tasks you sad, but it still doesen't work.
thanks jorks3z
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Are you in Download Mode ? Some users mixup recovery and download mode.
Download Mode is active if you see a green Android-Icon in the middle of the screen and below is writtten: Downloading...
BTW: ClockWorkMod is not needed, because it will be overwritten anyway.
greets
THE-E

FW romania (Cosmote)
Hi guys!
Something is not really clear for me:
Can i flash a carrier branded ROM on an unlocked SGW or will it do something harmful for me, perhaps lock me on that carrier? Or something else ?
Thank is Advance
Peter (Magorgoth)

Thanks a lot! you were right i mixup recovery and download mode. sorry for waste your time,
thanks, jorks3z

magorgoth said:
Hi guys!
Something is not really clear for me:
Can i flash a carrier branded ROM on an unlocked SGW or will it do something harmful for me, perhaps lock me on that carrier? Or something else ?
Thank is Advance
Peter (Magorgoth)
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As far as I know there are two different brandings, one is the software branding:
Apps from the provider, Bootlogo, maybe even customized launcher etc.
Than there is the hardware branding, this is on the phone itself. This branding locks the SIM/NET etc. and cannot be removed by flashing.
Flashing can't remove and can't lock SIM/NET-Lock. So if your phone doesn't have locks, it will stay like that even after flashing a branded firmware.
EDIT: It would be good if someone could confirm it too.
greets
THE-E

Thanks!
Thats what i though, but i didn't find it written anywhere.
So if I flash (i live in Hungary) Romania (Cosmote) ROM I may get some cosmote logos and apps but my phone will not be locked to anything I hope .
Magorgoth

possible solution for security fail problem on wave flashing

hi guys,
This is my first thread so please dont mind my mistakes
im here just try to provide possible answers to them , who were looking for "Security Fail" error while flashing Bada firmware over wave 1 2 or 3,
i hve able to recover my wave 1 from security fail error, and successfully flashed my wave1,
if you have security fail errors, try latest Multiloader v5.67 , (dont try older versions)
download Multiloader v5.67 from here http://www.mediafire.com/?s59s0xq99uj5bq7
after connecting phone with PC via USB in Download mode , check LIS checkbox,
if you want to flash boot file, check Boot Change(only boot change no other checkboxes) and load boot files from your downloaded firmware folder, after selecting boot files press download, wait for massage 'wait for reset', your phone will try to reboot but it will stuck at bada logo, dont worry, pull your battery, make your phone again in download mode , press PORT Search ,now uncheck all check boxes except LIS, (do not select Full Download , Master Rom or Diffrances only) now select Amss, Rsrc, Rsrc2(low), facotryFs, apps compressed, CSC, ShpApp, and fota file from downloaded Firmware folder to their respective fields, and press Download, wait untill massage "All files completed". your phone will boot if not try battery pull and again boot your phone, once booted do factory reset using this code *2767*3855#,
thats it
i have sucessfully recovered my wave 1 from security fail error and updated bada 2.0 XXLC2 using above method
hope it help others also,
please forgive me for my english
Take care

I tried flashing all the files but the phone is now stuck in the samsung loading screen. Please help

[GUIDE] Flashing Original Firmwares >1GB / Unbrick Procedure (UPDATED 07/12/13)

If you can get in download mode, nothing is lost. You can still go back and restockify you LG Optimus G (stock rom ,locked bootloader ,no root).
Original Work by [email protected] I have only translated it to English
Tested and working on LG-E975
Some tips before you start
As you will see is a fairly simple procedure, but not without risk. Take a quick read the entire guide before you begin: it will help you understand how to move.
The most important thing is to keep calm, do not panic and do not crush random keys. If you do not understand a passage, reread it. If you have not figured it out yet, reread it AGAIN or ASK here for help. No one runs behind you, so do not do things in a hurry.
I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE.
Given that at end of the flash is recommended to do a hard reset, is a good idea to make a backup of all your personal data (photos, videos, etc etc), contacts , and if you want even applications.
DON'T FORGET TO BACK UP EFS PARTITION!
Prerequisites
1. Download the KDZ with this tool (credits [email protected]) https://mega.co.nz/#!wxoHSayQ!AsUn6wfsc0rts87HIlOSwBd9dilot2229useWzrsH_g
2. Download and install the LG USB drivers LG USB Drivers
3. Download this file. It's a compressed file that contains everything you need NEW KDZ Updater
4. Download and install LG Mobile Support Tool http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/client/app/B2CAppSetup.exe
Let's start
1. Extract the "Flashtool" folder on the desktop, or where you want. Open the folder "Flashtool" and install msmxl.msi (if not already installed).
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2. Turn off the phone and connect it to the PC with the USB cable while holding VOLUME- AND VOLUME +, until you see the download mode logo. The PC will install some drivers. There may be a kind of protection that prevents you enter this mode if there is too little current on the phone.
However, you must be able to get to the screen that's underneath.
4. Go back to Flashtool folder and run as administrator WindowsEnabler.exe. Go to the bar at the bottom right, and click once with the left mouse button over the icon of WindowsEnabler, so that appears the "On"message.
5. Now run as administrator UpTestEX.exe and do the following:
-Select the .KDZ file that you want to flash
-Set "3GQCT"
-Set PhoneMode "EMERGENCY"
Once done, click "Normal web upgrade test"
6. In the next window click "Upgrade Start"
7. Wait a few seconds an a new window will pop up.
- Click "Clear phone.."
- Select different country if you're not in Korea
- Select Language
- Click OK
After this the LG flashing tool should start analyzing your phone and flashing the .KDZ
Once done you can detatch the USB cable and see if the phone boots up. However it will probably bootloop. In this case follow the Hard Reset Procedure below.
Hard Reset Procedure
The phone has to be off. Hold Volume - AND Power , a message will show up confirming the factory reset. Press Power Button twice , than wait. It will auto reboot.
Thanks:
- [email protected] For the realization of the guide
- [email protected] For the big work regarding .KDZ files
- [email protected] Flashing 1 GB and greater .KDZ
Notes
- I have translated this guide because the one I found was little bit tricky unclear and didn't work for me, I hope I have done a good job. I'm anyway available to any modification. Just write below.
- Also I'm Italian so there may be some mistakes in the translation , report back i will correct them with pleasure.
Don't forget to report back if it worked!

reserved 1

Does this ring a bell to you?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010624
Another question, why place the kdz folder in C:/? I have used kdz updater more than 10 times,it's well placed in D:/Downloads/ folder.It's working everywhere,no need for a special path.
And you didn't mention the 1gb+ file error. kdz updater will not work with bigger files.
What's tricky in potatohead thread?
1.have proper drivers installed,this is universal law for ALL devices. no drivers,not working.
2.download correct kdz file for your phone.
3.download kdz updater
4.enter download mode
5.open kdz updater and choose the file,selecting the right settings.
6.start ,wait to finish and that's it.
If anyone understood something else,it's not the author's fault.

I did all that you point in your guide but during the process, the program went in Not Responding, and after 30s Windows said he closed the program , and now my phone is stuck in Download Mode... Please help me

What windows are you using, also, what machine(laptop/desktop)..
If you are using a desktop,make sure you are using a rear usb port,not front and not through a usb hub,not even an usb extension cable.
if you are using a laptop,be sure you are using usb 2.0,not 3.0.

Rockguy40 said:
5. Now go back in Software Update, select the .KDZ file that you want to flash, and set entries as in the picture. Type "3GQCT" PhoneMode "EMERGENCY".
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It's not ''Emergency''...phone mode must be ''CS_EMERGENCY'' :good:

Backstaba said:
I did all that you point in your guide but during the process, the program went in Not Responding, and after 30s Windows said he closed the program , and now my phone is stuck in Download Mode... Please help me
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try using this version, tested windows 7 64 http://www.mediafire.com/download/ekkglj22rh6alho/FlashTool.1.0.54.rar

JasonBourne.Qc said:
It's not ''Emergency''...phone mode must be ''CS_EMERGENCY'' :good:
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I didn't write the guide as I said , anyway EMERGENCY mode worked for me.

Backstaba said:
I did all that you point in your guide but during the process, the program went in Not Responding, and after 30s Windows said he closed the program , and now my phone is stuck in Download Mode... Please help me
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As I write in the guide it's normal for the program to go in non respond when decompressing the .kdz but if you don't touch the windows (not a single click) of the updater, windows shouldn't auto kill the program.

it not work
I cant found LG mobile usb modem I am installed driver
Phone was not found from KDZ (
help me..
sorry, my ENG very bad

Rockguy40 said:
If your phone is stuck on the logo LG, do a hard reset .... See below for the procedures.
If the phone starts up as normal, it's recommended to do a hard reset.
Hard Reset Procedure
The phone has to be off. Hold Volume - AND Power , a message will show up confirming the factory reset. Press Power Button twice , than wait. It will auto reboot.
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My phone get stuck on the logo LG but I can't hard reset ( Hold Volume - AND Power : nothing show on screen ), what do I have to do now?
thank in advance!

Hi,
Interesting post, so this i to unbrick a phone and revert back to original state of the phone (out of the box).
Is this also a possible method to flash any firmware I want. Let me explain, I have my new OG from French Operator SFR with a custom ROM and want to install as a replacement the latest FRA or EUR stock firmware from LG. Can this method be executed safely, OR should I unlock my bootloader and go for a firmware flash through the CWM recovery way instead ?
Thanks for your tip.

bobthedwarf said:
Hi,
Interesting post, so this i to unbrick a phone and revert back to original state of the phone (out of the box).
Is this also a possible method to flash any firmware I want. Let me explain, I have my new OG from French Operator SFR with a custom ROM and want to install as a replacement the latest FRA or EUR stock firmware from LG. Can this method be executed safely, OR should I unlock my bootloader and go for a firmware flash through the CWM recovery way instead ?
Thanks for your tip.
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Well, i am now root and have unlocked boot loader and installed cwm touch recovery. I feel it was all useless for my purpose being : install à stock firmware instead of my sfr operator ROM.
The right procedure will be through kdz?
CAN i install a lg firmware now from cwm ?

Firmware link update
Please, anyone knows new links to LG E975 original firmware? The link I found for Italy versions are not working anymore. I need unbranded and Vodafone versions. Many thanks.

Lg-firmware.com
Sent from stock LG E975/smart phones,dumb people. now Free

LGE975 firmware
Many thanks for the help but Lg-firmware doesn't work, google suggested lgfirmwares but there is only one type of firmware for LGE975 and the link is broken...
I saw that the link have been only modified in csmgdl lgmobile com but the files are still there.

I just downloaded 10h open romania from that place.
Sent from stock LG E975/smart phones,dumb people. now Free

hi i can't seem to get the KDZX_FW_UPD to open. i've tried running it in admin mode and installing the msxml first but no luck, can someone help?

kimitza said:
I just downloaded 10h open romania from that place.
Sent from stock LG E975/smart phones,dumb people. now Free
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Does 10h support English...??
Sent from my LG-E975 powering Stock 4.1.2

Yes,it has all the languages...

[CWM/ROOT/OTA] Alcatel One Touch Pop S7 / Vodafone Smart Power

Hi everyone, We rooted the Alcatel OT Pop S7 !
thanks goes to my friend @danycmoi who helped me to get this device rooted !
Reminder : We are not responsible if your device get damaged while rooting it...
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Here's all you need :
- Recovery.img+le Scatter File (For POP S7 ONLY) : http://d-h.st/BPN (You can try it on Vodafone Smart4Power but backup your phone first !)
- Root_KitKat_4.4.zip : http://d-h.st/vkQ
- MTK Driver_Auto_Installer_v1.1236.00 : http://d-h.st/p3m
- SP FlashTools V5.XX : http://mtk2000.ucoz.ru/down11/SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1352.01.rar
How to flash :
0- Copy "Root_Kitkat_4.4.zip" in your SD card.
1- Make sure you have USB debug option checked (in settings/developpers options).
2- Open and install the MTK Auto-Drivers
3- Turn off your phone and connect it to your computer (this will load up the MTK drivers).
4- Remove your phone from computer and make sure its turned off
5- Make sure you have extract "SP Flash Tools" and "recovery.img+scatter.zip"
6- Run SP Flash Tools AS ADMIN
7- Click on "scatter-loading" and select "MT6582_Android_scatter_emmc.txt " from the previously extracted "recovery.img+scatter.zip"
8- Check "RECOVERY" box ONLY, double click on the empty green space on this line and select the file "recoveryCWM__Alcat_POP_S7.img"
9- Click the "Download" button
10- Connect the phone (make sure it was turned off)
You'll see a red line loading and then a yellow line loading. At the end, you will see a green circle saying "OK" !
Congratulation, you have installed the CWM Recovery !
Now, let's root it :
11- Remove the USB cable
12- Turn on you phone by holding VOL+ and POWER button - You will enter the CWM recovery !
13- Select "install zip from SD Card"
14- Select the file "Root_KitKat_4.4.zip" and confirm its installation.
15- Select "reboot to system now"
Your device is now rooted ! Congratulations !
Stock Recovery :
If you want to get the stock recovery back, there you go : http://d-h.st/Fun
About OTA Updates
Alcatel released one more OTA update, you can't flash it directly.
However, here is the .zip (http://d-h.st/Dcc) update 0003 for PopS7, i flashed it with CWM !
It didn't first work because i deoxeded my phone, so i flashed system.img back and it worked.
Warning : This will flash a new recovery, you can flash CWM again using SP Flash Tools.
You can try this EXPERIMENTAL .zip with no recovery flashing (didn't test it) : http://d-h.st/9NSA
They updated some libs (like camera) and some system apps.
Don't forget to thanks my friend @danycmoi

Tuto
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do you have the stock recovery img too?
awesome cwm. works for alcatel's "clone" (vodafone smart power). installed root right now

when we see a android lollipo costom rom for this phone?

costyprj said:
when we see a android lollipo costom rom for this phone?
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I doubt it would be anytime soon but I would very much like to see cyanogenmod 11 for this phone.

I don't know about android 5.0 and we don't yet have any custom rom !
I think, there will be problems while porting rom because there are only a few mt6582 phones with LTE support... There's a CM11 build for mt6589 but we are far from getting it in our PopS7.
MTK devices are becoming more customisable with time! This is a good point !
Here is stock recovery : http://d-h.st/Fun

Can't we port it from android l? Same mt6582 chipset.

Links are dead!
@vickdu31 the links are dead, i tried downloading and it says: This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!
The recovery its working on the branded Vodafone same phone? Thanks!

Hi all, i'm uploadig files again.
I didn't try it in the vodafone, If you backed up your recovery, you can give it a try . @Andrei221 says it's working !)
 @Andrei221 , i don't really understand what you mean. Porting android L ? We didn't port any rom to it yet ! You can start working on something if you want but i think our chipset is a bit different than classir MT6582 because it has 4G LTE support !

Backup
Hi @vickdu31 . Thank you for re-uploading the links. I`m trying to backup my stock rom from Vodafone. I created the scatter file with MTK Droid Tools. I want to get boot.img and recovery.img but they are 20 MB the both. When i try to create CWM recovery with MTK Droid Tools, loading the files boot.img and recovery.img in right log it says :
- Boot kernel version =3.4.67
It is created: C:\Users\Bogdan\Downloads\mtkd\MtkDroidTools\recovery\vvff_boot_patched_141130-123050.img
It is created: C:\Users\Bogdan\Downloads\mtkd\MtkDroidTools\recovery\vvff_recovery_141130-123050.img
--- ERROR :Recovery doesn't match by the size
--- task is complete ---
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I dont know why they are 20 MB. Can you help me with this? Thank you!

The stock recovery images are 20mb indeed.
But just flash the recovery from the topic. I have vodafone and IT works flawlessly

Recovery and boot
I think its working now,
It is created: C:\Users\Bogdan\Downloads\mtkd\MtkDroidTools\recovery\Vodafone-985N_140606__boot_patched_141130-124415.img
--- test recovery OK !
It is created: C:\Users\Bogdan\Downloads\mtkd\MtkDroidTools\recovery\Vodafone-985N_140606__recovery_141130-124415.img
--- task is complete ---
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They have 5.43 MB boot patched and 6.10 MB recovery image.
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Now when i try to flash the cwm recovery image it says : pmt changed for the rom it must be downloaded. Do you know why? I dont understand what that means.

I dont know how can i flash the cwm, it keeps this error: pmt has changed, i tried to remove from the scatter the preloader part, but no use. Maybe someone can help! Thank you!

Finally, i have used your scatter file and its working, but when i`m trying to backup the stock rom it says :
- nodl_otp - ERROR : Zero file, no space left on device!
--- We keep folders contents copying on PC
- /data/nvram
- /system
--- task end with ERROR ---
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What is that error? I had prepare blocks for Flash Tool and its copied everything.

Stock recovery is 20mb but the custom recovery is 6.xx mb this is normal. Partition size is 20mb but you can flash the cwm anyway ! You need a scatter that end with ...emmc.txt

vickdu31 said:
Stock recovery is 20mb but the custom recovery is 6.xx mb this is normal. Partition size is 20mb but you can flash the cwm anyway ! You need a scatter that end with ...emmc.txt
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Thank you vickdu31! And how can i find or create the scatter with the ending emmc?

Check this link : http://www.china-devices.com/Thread-ROOT-CWM-Readback-your-ROM-with-SP-Flash-Tools?pid=3380
Especially the video.
If you have mtk droid tools, download it again from this page. I think they have different versions.
This will show you how to create your scatter file proprely.

https://translate.googleusercontent...g=ALkJrhiSbucfX_2TazOcol8OTGniQY6Jvg#p1533986
i saw that there is an update for this phone but my ote does not recieve it. can somebody give me the update.zip ?
LE: nevermind, i didn't read the first post. thanks, but i cannot install it. package fingerprint error

Hi, is your phone alcatel or vodafone ?
This OTA update apply only on the alcated.
Try to rename the file update.zip and you can also try the other file and rename it too.
Maybe each phone needs his own update.zip from OTA, i don't know !

Scatter and CWM
vickdu31 said:
Check this link : http://www.china-devices.com/Thread-ROOT-CWM-Readback-your-ROM-with-SP-Flash-Tools?pid=3380
Especially the video.
If you have mtk droid tools, download it again from this page. I think they have different versions.
This will show you how to create your scatter file proprely.
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Hi! I have done exactly as in the video, the same method with mtk droid tools, i had installed pdanet drivers, read blocks and created the scatter file, i`ve made the cwm, but when i try to download with sp flash tools it says:
Code:
pmt changed for the rom it must be downloaded
I dont know where i`m getting wrong!

Partly bricked... SM-N975F

Hey guys.. Ive been a visitor in XDA forums for quite a while... And i been running root and custom FW with more or less every samsung from S2 and up...
But i just got my self a note10+ (atleast thats what ive been told) and i wanted to root it up and throw a custom FW on it to run in Samsung Dex...
So i succeded updating the FW. I unlocked the bootloader in dev. options. and unlocked it again in download mode by holding the vol. up. key!
But since then i had problems... every time i run a FW in Odin... Then if i dont get a error saying
SW REV. CHECK FAIL(BOOTLOADER) DEVICE: B BINARY 7
pit_flash_binary - Unsupported version
Then i succeds but when its going to erase everything after the reboot from download mode then it starts up and stops right after... And then i can only go recovery mode and download mode... How do i just write the correct firmware and have it start up like normal... just wanna undo it all... Do i need some kind of samsung support software in windows? and how do i know if it is a note10+ ... Even though download mode says SM-N975F... But still i get error when i flash a FW downloaded with Frija for that model...
Hope to get some help

oh btw... it connects as this when im in download mode:
"Checking Connected Devices: SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem #2 ( COM12 )"
is that normal?

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Hey there,
SW REV. CHECK FAIL(BOOTLOADER) DEVICE: 8 BINARY 7
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This, as far as I understand just means that the bootloader on your phone is on a newer version than the one in the firmware you're trying to flash. Usually flashing just stops there.
Then i succeds but when its going to erase everything after the reboot from download mode then it starts up and stops right after...
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You COULD try to simply boot into recovery and wipe the device once, the phone would usually do that on its own but sometimes fails. Mind describing what exactly happens?
how do i know if it is a note10+ ... Even though download mode says SM-N975F...
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For that, you either need the original packaging or just trust on what Odin-mode is telling you.
But still i get error when i flash a FW downloaded with Frija for that model...
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I kinda don't trust Frija. For me, Bifrost always worked like a charm. Use it to download the firmware for your SM-N975F and give it your correct region code.
For flashing, some people use Heimdall, I think Odin is pretty simple (as far as simplicity in modding goes).
By the way, if all fails, you could try installing LineageOS 19.1, throw in openGAPPS for Googles apps and Magisk/Lygisk for root (if needed).
Good luck and have fun!
Cheers!

I found out i got EXACKLY the same issue as the guy writing on this thread:
Need help with semi-bricked Note 10 Plus (SM-N975F) - Stuck on recovery/download mode
Didn't know where to post this exactly, to be honest. This will be a long post I was flashing AOSP roms in the phone. Tried to go back to One UI for the VoLTE thing In one of the AOSP roms I couldn't install it in Lineage Recovery (older version...
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Nic0_ said:
You COULD try to simply boot into recovery and wipe the device once, the phone would usually do that on its own but sometimes fails. Mind describing what exactly happens?
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Already tryed still nothing... But what happens after a 100% succes in Odin is:
Then it reboots and after a few secs it says "Erasing device" for like 0.5 sec... And then it only goes black screen... At black screen then i can only go download mode if i press both volume buttons at the same time for 1 sec. Or recovery mode if i press vol up and power. And thats only if i have a USB-C connected ofcourse.
And whats the issue is... when it stops erasing the device... Why does it stops after 0.5 secs? it normally goes like 2-5 secs ... But also ... After it stops and in black screen... If i continue into download mode and open up the bootloader then...
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I been around TWRP, Original recovery and Lineage recovery... But as the guy writes on the other thread. Then it shows 0 MB on the data partition, and i have to format it before it shows up again with 223 (or something)GB again...

Hey there,
Could you try switching file systems around? TWRP lets you format your partitions with stuff like ext4, f2fs and some other file systems. On several custom ROMs, the file system sometimes is the difference between a system working or bootlooping.
Good luck and have a nice day.
Cheers!

Already tryed exfat and f2fs and then back to ext4

I might have found a solution

I tried to update firmware N9750 android 11 to android 12 with (Ap file + odin patched). I don't flash bl ,cp,csc files . the phone screen shows a software error, need to open the smart switch software on the computer to recover. I open the smart switch on the computer and it does not recognize the phone. odin patched still recognizes the phone is connected. i reset odin and flashed 1 BL file. phone booted again with bootloader + AP file is android12. and modem and csc are android 11
1: Try flash combination firmware?
2 : Try download firmware stock new bootloader
Download odin patched
Try flash firmware files one by one
restart phone go download mode flash file BL ..done
restart phone go download mode flash file AP
restart phone go download mode flash file CP
restart phone go download mode flash file CSC
If ok flash full 5 file
sorry my english is not good

someone could help please?
S20 FE bootloop after security update
So I never posted here but I usually pass by some topics so sorry for any mistake in creating this discussion. Today I deleted some stuff from my S20 FE and downloaded via OTA the march security update in my device, then I was caught by surprise...
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