Odin & Firmware questions... - T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII

It's been a while since I had to use odin, so can someone please refresh my memory. I have Odin and firmware downloaded. I have both of them on my desktop. I understand how to open Odin, but how do i get my firmware to show up when I hit PDA in Odin? I know you're supposed to somehow extract it into a folder or something, but I can't for the life of me figure this out. Can someone please give me a detailed description of how this works? I've searched and searched but it's always gone over so quickly and nobody explains this step. I'm sure it's simple, but I'm dying over here. Lol. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
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Where did you place the firmware file? I put it on my main screen. So I just go to either my computer or desktop and scroll until I see the file.
When you hit PDA, it's suppose to show all your folders. You're just suppose to find where you placed your download.
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I put it on my desktop, but when I hit PDA it doesn't show up under desktop. After the firmware download was completed, I went to my downloads folder and drag & dropped it on my desktop. I haven't opened it or done anything with it.
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Did you extract it?
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serio22 said:
Did you extract it?
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No... As you can tell, I'm not that computer savvy. What's the best way of doing that? If you could explain the process of extracting and finding the file after I hit the PDA, that's pretty much all I need. I know I'm probably a pain in the butt. I just need a friendly person to explain it to me. Thank you
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dave2metz said:
No... As you can tell, I'm not that computer savvy. What's the best way of doing that? If you could explain the process of extracting and finding the file after I hit the PDA, that's pretty much all I need. I know I'm probably a pain in the butt. I just need a friendly person to explain it to me. Thank you
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Just extract it like a normal archive and the extracted file will end with .tar.md5 extension.. After that you can use it with Odin and it will show up when searching for it
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dave2metz said:
No... As you can tell, I'm not that computer savvy. What's the best way of doing that? If you could explain the process of extracting and finding the file after I hit the PDA, that's pretty much all I need. I know I'm probably a pain in the butt. I just need a friendly person to explain it to me. Thank you
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What are you trying to do? Root your phone? Return to stock? What version of android are you on, 4.1.1 or 4.1.2?
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I'm wanting to update my firmware and bootloader. I'm currently on an older CM10.1 nightly. In order to install any CM10 or AOKP I have to update my firmware to get the latest MD5 bootloader. I have the T-mobile SGH-T999.
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Theres a recovery flashable zip in dev section designed for exactly that. Will flash everything but /system.
Use in recovery though, not Odin.
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Stop what you're doing. Flash this and you're good. Do it through recovery. No need to Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282603
Enjoy.
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How to root T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II

Hey Guy's, I'm a original Vibrant to Nexus S user with my hands on GSII. Is there Odin for this divice as with the Vibrant? Can some one post links to how to root and Odin link please and what is the best Rom for this device?...thank you.
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Read the stickies.
Just rooted all by my self yeah!...any word about stock Odin files? Just might I have a little trouble...thank!
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I like juggernaught with stock kernal the faux kernal makes my phone reboot while torrenting
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jalyn02 said:
Just rooted all by my self yeah!...any word about stock Odin files? Just might I have a little trouble...thank!
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stock odin files can be found bottom of this OP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324517
you need to:
Download
extract with password
then do the same thing as you flash the recovery
PDA --> choose the tar.md5 file and flash. these files are much bigger so it can take several minutes.

Unroot my device

Greetings to you....
I need to return my phone SGSII T-Mobile ...
I want someone to tell me what is the best way, please.....
I did backup the stock ROM, so, help me, please, to Unroot...
also, clear that I need your help to do everything right...
Thank you very much for your help... I'm waiting for you.
Regards.
There's a sticky and LOTS of threads how to do this.
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blackangst said:
There's a sticky and LOTS of threads how to do this.
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I found three, can you tell me which is better???
Or you know of what is good and safe???
Thank you for your reply.
They should all be the same...download the appropriate tar file and flash via odin.
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blackangst said:
They should all be the same...download the appropriate tar file and flash via odin.
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I will, and thank you very much for your help, I appreciate your help....
you have great day... :good:
once you flash the tar file through odin , make sure to run a factory reset on the phone and delete all user data just to make sure its super clean

Stock Rom

Can anyone help me how to flash stock rom on Bell SGS3.. thanks/..
If you can find the .tar file of the stock image for Bell its very straight forward through Odin. I wasn't able to find one that's already made so you might have to ask one of our devs or fellow Bell owners to do a dump for you.
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1) unzip file to get the .tar
2) reboot phone into download mode
3) open ODIN on PC, leave all settings default
4) click PDA and browse to the .tar file
5) plug in phone thru USB.
6) after ODIN detects your phone, click start.
...
...
...
done!
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Stock ROMs are here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28311907
sent from my iPhone killer
Check my thread I made ... there's a link there for FUS downloaded which contains all stock rooms/firmware
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Hey thanks so much. I got the stock ROM but dunno how to flash it.
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junooni.1980 said:
Hey thanks so much. I got the stock ROM but dunno how to flash it.
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Hi, see the second post in this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686 .
Hope this helps.
Thanks so much Mann.
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Help me accidentally super wipe without back up

Hi,Everybody
Who can help me
I rooted TMobile Samsung galaxy s 3,I was looking for jelly bean ROM for experience.
But accidentally I super wipe the phone without back up.
I don't have any back up files or data in an internal storage.
I can go back to recovery mode or download mode.
So I went to recovery mode to flash ROM that got in external SD card, it doesn't recognized external sd card.
There is anyhow I can flash with Odin or not?
Where I can downloading stock ROM in order to flash with Odin or
Anyhow the phone can recognize the sd card to flash the files?
Please help me!!!!
I would appreciated
Thank you for patience and your timing manner.:thumbup:
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This is not galaxy note forum. Yes flash via odin grab the rooted stock rom once in download mode. And do not panic life goes on
Sure, Read thru the below link. By the way this thread is for Galaxy S3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1837907
Let me get this straight... You want us to help you accidentally superwipe your phone without backing it up?
chichu_9 said:
Sure, Read thru the below link. By the way this thread is for Galaxy S3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1837907
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He says he rooted SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE lol
IM using my wife phone...
Not using galaxy note
Sorry about the confusing..
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My mistake I miss spelled.sorry for the confused.
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Yes..please help..thanks
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kim621973 said:
My mistake I miss spelled.sorry for the confused.
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No worries. I'm just giving you a hard time.
Like someone mentioned above, just use ODIN to flash a stock rooted ROM and all will be right in the world again.
Do you know exactly how?
Need Infos.
I'm beginner and trying to respect your words.
Thanks:thumbup:
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kim621973 said:
Do you know exactly how?
Need Infos.
I'm beginner and trying to respect your words.
Thanks:thumbup:
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In the development section read the instructions how to flash via odin.
This should get you through the process and give you root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
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Thanks:thumbup:
Odin not recognizing if files is zip file.
I think it only recognize .tar file
If I'm not mistaking.
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kim621973 said:
Thanks:thumbup:
Odin not recognizing if files is zip file.
I think it inlet recognize .tar file
If I'm not mistaking.
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Yes unzip the file.
One more thanks:thumbup
What file do I have to unzip if you don't mind?
Thanks:thumbup:
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Unzip the .7z file you downloaded from that thread. You should get a .tar file. (Might be .tar.md5, cant remember)
Flash that with odin.
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kim621973 said:
One more thanks:thumbup
What file do I have to unzip if you don't mind?
Thanks:thumbup:
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Yes u gotta unzip the file you downloaded and locate the .tar file(usually is the one around 800mb) and lol instead of using the thumbup thanks simply hit the thanks button at the bottom of the post let us know if you fixed it
Ok lol
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lazarat said:
Yes u gotta unzip the file you downloaded and locate the .tar file(usually is the one around 800mb) and lol instead of using the thumbup thanks simply hit the thanks button at the bottom of the post let us know if you fixed it
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Or in the xda app just tap the post you want to thank and tap the thanks button there. :thumbup:
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Thanks lol it is getting ...
You are my savior..lol...lol.lol
lol....lol.wow..
Got .....got...
I can't wait.....
It is taking about 7mind..
10,9,,,,5,4,3,2,1....yes lot
lol...lol..lol.lol.lol
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How to revert back to 4.1.2 from 4.3 safely

I've search everywhere. What is the proper procedures? Heard bricking would happen when done wrong. I cant find any of my files after updating... thats my main reason going back. (/0/0/0/) issues. Unless someone know the fix for that. Otherwise 4.3 is ruining my life Thanks in advance.
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iinokturnolii said:
I've search everywhere. What is the proper procedures? Heard bricking would happen when done wrong. I cant find any of my files after updating... thats my main reason going back. (/0/0/0/) issues. Unless someone know the fix for that. Otherwise 4.3 is ruining my life Thanks in advance.
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Just move the files manually. Use a computer or a file manager, doesn't really matter (only one /0 - /data/media/0). Update your recovery, too.
You can flash a 4.1.2 ROM, but do not flash any < 4.3 firmware.
I tried using e3 file explorer. No luck. I can't even see the files to move.
So if I install a 4.1.2 Rom. Do I need to flash the MD5 modem? Or it will work with them 4.3 modem?
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Aerowinder said:
Just move the files manually. Use a computer or a file manager, doesn't really matter (only one /0 - /data/media/0). Update your recovery, too.
You can flash a 4.1.2 ROM, but do not flash any < 4.3 firmware.
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iinokturnolii said:
I tried using e3 file explorer. No luck. I can't even see the files to move.
So if I install a 4.1.2 Rom. Do I need to flash the MD5 modem? Or it will work with them 4.3 modem?
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It will work with the 4.3 modem.. Your files are in the /0 folder
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iinokturnolii said:
I tried using e3 file explorer. No luck. I can't even see the files to move.
So if I install a 4.1.2 Rom. Do I need to flash the MD5 modem? Or it will work with them 4.3 modem?
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You need to use the file manager to navigate to /data/media. You will be able to see everything from that location. I admit, it's more complicated/confusing than it should be, but it's mostly for backwards compatibility.
iinokturnolii said:
I've search everywhere. What is the proper procedures? Heard bricking would happen when done wrong. I cant find any of my files after updating... thats my main reason going back. (/0/0/0/) issues. Unless someone know the fix for that. Otherwise 4.3 is ruining my life Thanks in advance.
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I just jumped on the TW 4.3 bandwagon last night. What's wrong with it? I haven't played around with it much yet.

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