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[HOWTO] unroot Complete stock guide with FAST working links

First, thanks to all the Devs that put in all this work for free!
There has much confusion around unrooting the GSII. Zedomax was kind enough to make a once click unroot for us but there is trouble with it removing the customer kernels that have been included in some of the roms. I have put to together one place where there will be working links for everything that has gone missing. Getting stated there are multiple methods to unroot the phone and bring it back to stock, ODIN and Clockwork MOD recovery
Clockwork Mod Recovery Method:
Step 1. Download these 2 files :::Stock Kernel::::Zedomax's unroot rom::: and put in the root (meaning not in a folder) of the SD card.
Step 2. Boot the phone into recovery mode by hold vol +/- and power once it shows the Samsung logo let go of everything (Or from the power menu if you are using the JUGGERNAUT best rom IMHO).
Step 3. Using volume +/- key highlight "Install Zip from SD card" select it with the POWER key then using the same method select "Choose zip from SD card"
Step 4. Highlight the downloaded file (should be named "kernelstockcwm.zip") and select YES wait for it to complete
Step 5. using step 3 and 4 now select "SGH-T989-UnRoot_ROM_Zedomax" and YES.
DONE! Phone will be mostly stock, at least enough to return the device with out worry. (Zedomax's restored rom is dodexed tho)
ODIN METHOD-
Step 1. Download files to computer
ODIN LINK
Kies LINK
STOCK TAR (Thanks to Przekret) Rezipped and checked files (Odined my self back to stock) and removed password
Step 2. Install the KIES program on your PC REBOOT then extract ODIN and the Stock zip file to a folder on your computer.
Step 3. Run ODIN and put your phone in Download mode. (Have usb plugged in the computer and Hold VOL +/- on the phone and plug USB in) Once you see the download mode screen hit VOL +
Step 4. Select PDA from within odin and navigate to the extracted .tar.md5 file and hit START. When it completes give 6-10 min the phone will automatically reboot for you.
STEP 5. Thanks to Mikeyinid If you get a boot loop reboot the phone into recovery (Volume up+down and power until Samsung logo appears after let them go. Highlight Wipe data/Factory reset and select with power)
Hope this helps, didnt really see a definitive howto with steps and working links.
OTHER LINKS THAT MAY BE DOWN
STOCK Kernel ODIN
Stock RECOVERY ODIN
Bubby's INSCURE KERNEL to root
Thanks to Bubby, teshxx, zedomax, and all you devs!
VOID

Thanks for this guide, wish I would have known before.
I'm on my second SGS2.

No offense to zedomax, but his zip shouldn't be included in any unroot/return to stock how tos. The odin package is the only true method. Zedomax's zip is deodexed, and while T-Mobile may never know, its still not stock. Not to mention the fact people have already reported in several other threads that his zip is not flashing the stock kernel.
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mikeyinid said:
No offense to zedomax, but his zip shouldn't be included in any unroot/return to stock how tos. The odin package is the only true method. Zedomax's zip is deodexed, and while T-Mobile may never know, its still not stock. Not to mention the fact people have already reported in several other threads that his zip is not flashing the stock kernel.
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Agreed sir, hopefully people will flash the stock kernel first, but yeah your right. More options the better especially if your in a pinch with no Odin access zedomax's way will pass but only true stock is via Odin.
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voidthedroid said:
Agreed sir, hopefully people will flash the stock kernel first, but yeah your right. More options the better especially if your in a pinch with no Odin access zedomax's way will pass but only true stock is via Odin.
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Eh, I can see your point. Guess not everyone will have access to a pc or odin and being able to at least pass for stock is a good thing.
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How big is the tar file for Odin suppose to be ? When extract received error,was that suppose to happen?
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317,972 Kb.... Just downloaded and unzipped fine on the in laws computer, maybe a bad download? Let me know I can re up it tonight
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voidthedroid said:
317,972 Kb.... Just downloaded and unzipped fine on the in laws computer, maybe a bad download? Let me know I can re up it tonight
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I tried downloading the tar file and ones it finally downloaded it didn't work
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I flashed the stock rom through Odin, and am now boot-looping.

Emrys_90 said:
I flashed the stock rom through Odin, and am now boot-looping.
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Volume up+volume down and power til Samsung logo, then release power. Wipe data/factory reset
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hmata01 said:
I tried downloading the tar file and ones it finally downloaded it didn't work
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I just used Odin to go back to stock I am compressing the files I used as a zip and uploading now.
Edit: Done op updated, put them in a zip file with no password after testing them on my phone
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mikeyinid said:
Volume up+volume down and power til Samsung logo, then release power. Wipe data/factory reset
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Thank you!

Emrys_90 said:
Thank you!
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So to confirm the Odin file downloaded and worked?
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voidthedroid said:
So to confirm the Odin file downloaded and worked?
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This may be a dumb question, but are you updating those files?
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hmata01 said:
This may be a dumb question, but are you updating those files?
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Update? Not changing them at all. I've been posting links in the dev section for missing files so I figured I would put them all in one place hosted thru dropbox which is faster
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voidthedroid said:
Update? Not changing them at all. I've been posting links in the dev section for missing files so I figured I would put them all in one place hosted thru dropbox which is faster
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Oh ok.
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OP link updated, Odined myself back to stock to check the files, put them in a zip with no password.

voidthedroid said:
OP link updated, Odined myself back to stock to check the files, put them in a zip with no password.
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thank you man. And one It would be safe to send my phone back to tmo after this right?
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Yep it should look like this when you go to about phone from your settings.
{
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
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If so you are good
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nice thread!! great for noobs

[How To] Root FB17 after flashing stock unrooted .tar

I've had no success in flashing the pre rooted .zips through clockwork. Shabby's would not boot past samsung screen for me and the other one posted in general by saladinacc had no data. When I flashed the .tar everything worked fine just had no root. Here's the way I got root.
1. Download ODIN & flash FB17 .tar from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1505437.
2. Download a GB kernel with built in recovery, I used Rogue Kernel here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341564.
Download .tar and flash through ODIN. Do not try to reboot into system as it will not boot yet with the GB kernel.
3. Download SU.zip from here http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip. Boot into CWM recovery and flash su.zip. Again, do not try to reboot into system as it will not boot yet with the GB kernel.
4. Download stock FB17 ICS kernel from here http://www.mediafire.com/?f571n4e8wdhud21 and flash through CWM.
Reboot to system and you should have rooted stock FB17.
After flashing back the stock FB17 kernel you will lose clockwork.
This is just a quick and dirty work around until the devs release a pre rooted CWM zip.

im only trying this because i trust in b-reezy
does data work?

gtuansdiamm said:
im only trying this because i trust in b-reezy
does data work?
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Lol thanks bro. Its how I rooted mine, so it's tested and confirmed working by me. ;P
I finally jumped ship from the evo 3D to ET4G. Already started porting my old epic themes over. To both GB & ICS.
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b-reezy said:
Lol thanks bro. Its how I rooted mine, so it's tested and confirmed working by me. ;P
I finally jumped ship from the evo 3D to ET4G. Already started porting my old epic themes over. To both GB & ICS.
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i just remembered how i loved to hate on these leaks on my epic4g
and all i need now is data to work and i do hope that this is it
also which modem are you using?

I pm'd earlier and I am still lost. I cant flash the kernel in ODin. It keeps giving me an error saying MD5 invalid. Am I missing something.

thinking about giving this a try. Just one question, after Odin'ing the GB kernel, doesn't Odin Automatically try to reboot you into system? How do you stop it from doing that so you can boot into recovery and flash su...etc.?
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kc_exactly said:
I pm'd earlier and I am still lost. I cant flash the kernel in ODin. It keeps giving me an error saying MD5 invalid. Am I missing something.
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Not sure about this but do you have to rename the file and take off the .md5?

pathtologos said:
thinking about giving this a try. Just one question, after Odin'ing the GB kernel, doesn't Odin Automatically try to reboot you into system? How do you stop it from doing that so you can boot into recovery and flash su...etc.?
I haven't tried yet, but can we just unselect the Auto-Reboot option in Odin? If not, just when the phone is about to reboot, hold down power and Volume Up and it should go back into Recovery.
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damn flashing rougue is taking forever
is it because i unchecked auto reboot?

kc_exactly said:
I pm'd earlier and I am still lost. I cant flash the kernel in ODin. It keeps giving me an error saying MD5 invalid. Am I missing something.
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Remove .md5 and it will flash.
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Let me try this

kc_exactly said:
That didn't work at all
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it did for me

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1505979
Rooted, busybox CWM-flashable zip

Ok, it worked. I redownloaded the file. Then I did it again. Not sure what was going on. Thanks. Now 4 more steps to go...

Originally Posted by b-reezy
Lol thanks bro. Its how I rooted mine, so it's tested and confirmed working by me. ;P
I finally jumped ship from the evo 3D to ET4G. Already started porting my old epic themes over. To both GB & ICS.
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i just remembered how i loved to hate on these leaks on my epic4g
and all i need now is data to work and i do hope that this is it
also which modem are you using?
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I'm running FB15 modem & everything works. 3G 4G & wifi. I've also had no LoS.
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major issue help
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can someone explain?? i put it to sleep and this happen now i can press anything should i reboot or? i download the fb 17 tar and oden method to install coming from qbking video demonstration...
i power down and now restarting?? can someone explain if any? thanks

xghostyxjokerx said:
can someone explain?? i put it to sleep and this happen now i can press anything should i reboot or? i download the fb 17 tar and oden method to install coming from qbking video demonstration...
i power down and now restarting?? can someone explain if any? thanks
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just battery pull

ssconceptz said:
just battery pull
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oh oh i did worked fine then all of a sudden again? is this a bug?

Great work b-reezy!

xghostyxjokerx said:
can someone explain?? i put it to sleep and this happen now i can press anything should i reboot or? i download the fb 17 tar and oden method to install coming from qbking video demonstration...
i power down and now restarting?? can someone explain if any? thanks
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Never seen anything like this
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Thanks for the help. The best part is I know what to do now to get recovery back to flash the next release. And knowing is half the battle.
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[STOCK ROM]-Official ATT ICS 4.04 I957UCLK4 (with root method)

WARNING: SOME USERS ARE REPORTING THE TOUCHSCREEN IS NOT WORKING AFTER FLASHING - WILL UPDATE AS MORE IS KNOWN
This isn't my work, just putting it all in one location. Thank the appropriate people. I put this here because I saw multiple requests from people asking where the stock ROM can be found and how to root it.
Standard Disclaimer: Not Responsible for anything that happens.
___________________________________________________
Stock Rom - You can get it from Sammobile.com granted you register for a free account. Or you can use the download link provided by Kevinthebox Link HERE
1. Install ROM via Odin 1.85 - instructions on using odin can be found all over the forum. Please know what you are doing with Odin, you can brick if you aren't careful. Remember to NOT CHECK THE REPARTITION BOX, and use the PDA slot.
2. Let ROM boot for the first time, this will take a while. *Note - this would not get past the splash screen coming from CM10, so I had to Odin back to HC stock, and then Odin to 4.0.4. Once this was done it booted fine.
3. Download SU pack here: Root Zip courtesy of mohan_kr over in the skyrocket forums.
4. Transfer zip to your device.
5. Install a custom recovery via Odin, same way as you did the ROM. Stock recovery on this ROM will only allow for Samsung signed zip. I chose to use TWRP courtesy of dan-htc-touch. Recovery Link: TWRP OR This Post
6. Boot into recovery holding power and volume up, and install zip.
7. Reboot device, go into market, and install superuser. In the superuser app, update the binary.
All set.

TWRP
The TWRP install via Odin in download mode failed for me, so I had to reflash the ROM to get it straightened out. Any suggestions?

DestinyDE said:
The TWRP install via Odin in download mode failed for me, so I had to reflash the ROM to get it straightened out. Any suggestions?
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Hmm i actually am using the 2.1.4 version. Try that one. If that works ill change OP

Damn... my computer is out f service, I'll have to wait till it gets fixed or a flashable version of this ROM .
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If you have installed this rom, would you please give me a quick review of it? How does it compare to dannorom 2 and cm10?
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Won't let me edit....

so far the only impression i have is that the battery is much better than cm10. havent tried danno

Sorry, drawing a blank here… using the odin method to flash the rom, will it erase the sdcard contents?

Silverexp said:
Sorry, drawing a blank here… using the odin method to flash the rom, will it erase the sdcard contents?
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having nothing on mine I am not sure, but I would guess yes.

Is it possible to make a flashable zip file?
I cannot get my tablet to connect to my computer, whether it is download mode or not...

engrboy said:
Is it possible to make a flashable zip file?
I cannot get my tablet to connect to my computer, whether it is download mode or not...
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I don't have the know-how, but nrvate or dan-htc-touch probably could.

DestinyDE said:
The TWRP install via Odin in download mode failed for me, so I had to reflash the ROM to get it straightened out. Any suggestions?
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What failed?

Twrp 2.3.1.1 worked for me
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orlandoxpolice said:
having nothing on mine I am not sure, but I would guess yes.
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It doesn't erase what is on the sdcard, mine had everything on it that was there before.
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engrboy said:
Is it possible to make a flashable zip file?
I cannot get my tablet to connect to my computer, whether it is download mode or not...
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My home pc doesn't recognize my tab, but my work notebook does. So you should try a different computer. I have no idea why as I've tried just about everything, removing drivers, reloading drivers, etc.
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Orlando, good work on putting this together. It should help a lot of us. :thumbup:
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make sure you plug in the USB to a port on the back of the computer.

Does anyone know if this version of ics has the brick bug issue other tabs have had? Seems the stock version of ics could brick your device if you do wipes or factory reset in a recovery, specifically cwm but might be twrp too.
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jd1639 said:
Does anyone know if this version of ics has the brick bug issue other tabs have had? Seems the stock version of ics could brick your device if you do wipes or factory reset in a recovery, specifically cwm but might be twrp too.
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not sure to be honest, but there is a market app which can check.

It does it shows our phones are vulnerable. But seems related to a specific version of cwm
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jd1639 said:
It does it shows our phones are vulnerable. But seems related to a specific version of cwm
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i wouldn't be too worried

orlandoxpolice said:
This isn't my work, just putting it all in one location. Thank the appropriate people. I put this here because I saw multiple requests from people asking where the stock ROM can be found and how to root it.
Standard Disclaimer: Not Responsible for anything that happens.
___________________________________________________
Stock Rom - You can get it from Sammobile.com granted you register for a free account. Or you can use the download link provided by Kevinthebox Link HERE
1. Install ROM via Odin 1.85 - instructions on using odin can be found all over the forum. Please know what you are doing with Odin, you can brick if you aren't careful. Remember to NOT CHECK THE REPARTITION BOX, and use the PDA slot.
2. Let ROM boot for the first time, this will take a while. *Note - this would not get past the splash screen coming from CM10, so I had to Odin back to HC stock, and then Odin to 4.0.4. Once this was done it booted fine.
3. Download SU pack here: Root Zip courtesy of mohan_kr over in the skyrocket forums.
4. Transfer zip to your device.
5. Install a custom recovery via Odin, same way as you did the ROM. Stock recovery on this ROM will only allow for Samsung signed zip. I chose to use TWRP courtesy of dan-htc-touch. Recovery Link: TWRP
6. Boot into recovery holding power and volume up, and install zip.
7. Reboot device, go into market, and install superuser. In the superuser app, update the binary.
All set.
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what is the hc stock mean? on this senstence "so I had to Odin back to HC stock"

jd1639 said:
Does anyone know if this version of ics has the brick bug issue other tabs have had? Seems the stock version of ics could brick your device if you do wipes or factory reset in a recovery, specifically cwm but might be twrp too.
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I'm not sure what you mean but I'm using the cwrm and this rom together. Doesn't seem to be a problem.
Hope that helps.
Currently running this rom, I'm doing a battery calibration
Will be comparing the battery life to danno 2.06
Btw if anyone cares, all video chat apps (oovoo and skype) work properly on this rom!
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justin6162 said:
what is the hc stock mean? on this senstence "so I had to Odin back to HC stock"
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HC=HoneyComb stock OS
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Hi Guys,
Up to step 5 everything worked fine.
So at step 5, Odin failed. I rebooted the tablet by holding down the power button,
Now I have this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
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any advice ?
Thanks

[SOLVED] E:/ Errors after going back to stock

After I did the ODIN one-click. It says successful
But after it passes the S2 screen. I get all these bunch of E:/ errors saying it can't mount or file cannot be specified in red letters.
I got a new Epic 4G Touch so I'm trying to sell the other one.

Which one-click? Are you sure it was for the SPH-D710?
Try flashing a regular non rooted restore tar.md5 GB27 using Odin 3.x
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Mattix724 said:
Which one-click? Are you sure it was for the SPH-D710?
Try flashing a regular non rooted restore tar.md5 GB27 using Odin 3.x
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GC01 one-click. It is for my device model SPH-D710BST
Boost Mobile Variant
I also tried flashing the non-rooted via ODIN and same thing.
Think I may have hard-bricked it.

Maybe your cable is bad and it caused the partitions to be screwed up during the flash. It almost sounds like the data partition thing that was plaguing users for a while.
Try checking the option in Odin to wipe or reformat partitions. I'm not at the computer so I can't say exactly what box it is.
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Mattix724 said:
Maybe your cable is bad and it caused the partitions to be screwed up during the flash. It almost sounds like the data partition thing that was plaguing users for a while.
Try checking the option in Odin to wipe or reformat partitions. I'm not at the computer so I can't say exactly what box it is.
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It's a brand new stock samsung sync cable. So doubt it's the cable, then again, new doesn't exactly mean it's functional
I will try your suggestion and will get back to you with the results

Here's what it should look like. Just click PDA then select the tar.md5 file and click start.
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Is it suppose to stay on setupconnection for awhile?

Not really, maybe a few seconds. I always had trouble when I had the USB connected before opening Odin. I usually open Odin, boot into download mode, connect the USB, then after I see the COM port pop up I will select the tar and flash. I never really needed to select re-partition though.
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Mattix724 said:
Not really, maybe a few seconds. I always had trouble when I had the USB connected before opening Odin. I usually open Odin, boot into download mode, connect the USB, then after I see the COM port pop up I will select the tar and flash. I never really needed to select re-partition though.
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Tried it and within about 2 minutes I get a fail

Try again without re-partition selected? I'm not really sure what's going on but it's looking like the eMMC might be hosed.
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Mattix724 said:
Try again without re-partition selected? I'm not really sure what's going on but it's looking like the eMMC might be hosed.
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Just tried it again, No avail. So yeah. I have a paperweight now. -.-

Sorry to hear that man. Maybe Garwynn will check the Q&A and give some input and hopefully a solution.
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UPDATE: I finally got it to boot up. I am a happy camper once again. :3

Dypraxxx said:
UPDATE: I finally got it to boot up. I am a happy camper once again. :3
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What got it working again? Whatever you did might help someone else if they run into the same issue.

I found it here within the forums.
I don't remember where, I'll search for it later today and will post a link. :]

Dypraxxx said:
I found it here within the forums.
I don't remember where, I'll search for it later today and will post a link. :]
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@Dypraxxx
Please tell me, i'm having the same issue as you

Instructions:
1: Download a GB TW ROM (EG30 STOCK ROM)
2: Download the provided pit file HERE
3: Open ODIN 3.x
4: Place the EG30 ROM in the PDA slot
5. Place the pit file in the PIT slot.
5a. Make sure the Re-partition box is checked (located on the left side)
6: Put your phone in download mode.
7. Plug it in, and click start
This method worked for me. It may or may not successfully work for you. So try at your own risk.

@Dypraxxx
can i use a different GB rom (EL29) or do i use the one you linked me to?
the stock rom is in rar format and its a protective archive and i dont know the password

gamepro602 said:
@Dypraxxx
can i use a different GB rom (EL29) or do i use the one you linked me to?
the stock rom is in rar format and its a protective archive and i dont know the password
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You could possibly use EL29 since the partitions are the same, you will need an EL29 PIT file. I suggest using what was already linked so that you don't have to go on a wild goose chase.
EG30 was the first GB release. Just use that then follow the OTA path up until FL24 ICS. Then use Kies to update to GB27.
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Mattix724 said:
You could possibly use EL29 since the partitions are the same, you will need an EL29 PIT file. I suggest using what was already linked so that you don't have to go on a wild goose chase.
EG30 was the first GB release. Just use that then follow the OTA path up until FL24 ICS. Then use Kies to update to GB27.
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@Mattix724
Yea but the problem is that the EG30 Tar is an encrypted RAR file that i don't know the password for and i cant extract it

Not able to flash recovery.. help please

Hello all,
I was hoping one of you can help me. I purchased an s4 m919 yesterday from Tmobile. It is fully stock and it arrived with 4.2.2 M919UVUAMDL.
I am no stranger to the world of rooting,roms and cwm. I had an s2 back in the day so I am no stranger to odin either. Basically my goal is this:
1. Install CWM
2. Backup Stock FW in CWM
3. Install Custom rom from dev section
My process with odin is as follows:
make sure all is UNchecked except auto reboot.
place appropriate cwm tar in "pda" section
click start.
The process begins and instead of passing it fails. My phone also softbricks and I have to restore with kies.
I've already restored and bricked once thinking that maybe the first time was a bad download.
I have no ideas. I've googled and searched on xda and nobody seems to have a problem flashing recovery.
Let me know if more info is required.
Thanks,
frustrated and confused

Are you rooted? Try installing through the Rom Manager app itself?

After you have rooted download cwm from market and follow the prompt's once clock work mod has flashed do a backup and you will need to download ad away by chain fire this will reset the flash counter and once that is done enjoy flashing
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Well it looks like ive run into a more immediate problem. Like i said I tried it once and it bricked I succesfully recovered with kies. I tried another download and the same thing happened. I went to restore with kies and now im getting an error in kies about 70% in. I need to go to emergency recovery and I do and that errors out. If problem persists contact samsung. Great.... I'm going to try and restore to stock using odin but my phone just seems to hate odin.
Edit: i tried restoring stock image in odin and fails almost right away. what is with this phone ?!

Try another USB port, and stock USB cable if you aren't using it. If you are grab a different cable and try it. If still errors out try another computer.

From my understanding you should have auto reboot UNchecked when Odin flashing CWM. Pretty sure you're supposed to leave everything unchecked and then after it's finished you unplug, pull the battery and then turn on the phone. Looks like your problem is before this though, so I would try another computer and make sure that you're using the stock cable.
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Okay , i will try another computer and I was not using stock usb so I will do so as well. Wish me luck guys. Ill keep you posted and thanks for the quick replies.

eddies92 said:
Okay , i will try another computer and I was not using stock usb so I will do so as well. Wish me luck guys. Ill keep you posted and thanks for the quick replies.
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I'm almost 100% sure the cable was your problem.
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marcoxx626 said:
I'm almost 100% sure the cable was your problem.
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It may have been. I was able to restore successfully once with it. Must have been a fluke.

You can dooo eeeeeet!

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Looks like that worked. I'm up and running stock.
one problem solved. thanks to all.... one more to go.

stevessvt said:
Are you rooted? Try installing through the Rom Manager app itself?
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No I am not rooted and prefer not to be on stock since I want to just back it up and install a custom rom anyways.

marcoxx626 said:
From my understanding you should have auto reboot UNchecked when Odin flashing CWM. Pretty sure you're supposed to leave everything unchecked and then after it's finished you unplug, pull the battery and then turn on the phone. Looks like your problem is before this though,
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Yes I think so I don't think having auto reboot checked would cause it to fail so bluntly. Am i just destined for a stock sgs4? Times like these makes me miss my nexus 4. I wish the damn thing hadn't broken=( oh well.. let me know if you have more questions.

Just follow a video step by step if anything. I prefer TWRP over CWM. If you do use TWRP make sure you use version 2.5.0.2 as 2.6 has been having problems!
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marcoxx626 said:
Just follow a video step by step if anything. I prefer TWRP over CWM. If you do use TWRP make sure you use version 2.5.0.2 as 2.6 has been having problems!
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I'm the opposite. I like cwm the best. I have watched a video honestly. I have done it step by step. do you think it could be the recovery? meaning, i'd have better luck with twrp? I'll try it tonight, I can't afford to be breaking my phone during business hours lol. People have been trying to call me lol.

eddies92 said:
I'm the opposite. I like cwm the best. I have watched a video honestly. I have done it step by step. do you think it could be the recovery? meaning, i'd have better luck with twrp? I'll try it tonight, I can't afford to be breaking my phone during business hours lol. People have been trying to call me lol.
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Just get into download and flash cwm recovery tar using odin. Place tar file in pda section and hit start. Should reboot after pass that's what I did last night when my recovery was missing.
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richardlibeau said:
Just get into download and flash cwm recovery tar using odin. Place tar file in pda section and hit start. Should reboot after pass that's what I did last night when my recovery was missing.
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I know it's that easy. that's exactly what I do. it fails everytime and softbricks my phone. Let me as this, is there a need to unlock the bootloader?