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How to make custom Odin images

Hey folks,
XDA is down, so I can't tell how much has been done, development wise, but its looking bleak. I'd like to help out, even though I do not have the device.
First, we need to get some Odin images going. This is BEST done with somebody who has a stock, but rooted, Samsung Continuum.
This has been adapted from here:
Creating Custom ROMs/Backups for Odin - Android Forums
First, you need to root, via either one of the one click methods, or z4root.
Then, you must setup adb, if you haven't already. Alternatively, you could be a masochist and use the terminal on the device, downloaded from the market.
As root (#)
To backup kernel parition:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/bml7 of=/sdcard/kernel bs=4096
To backup recovery partition (probably the same as the kernel):
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/bml8 of=/sdcard/kernel bs=4096
To backup system:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/stl9 of=/sdcard/system bs=4096
Backup the kernel, system, and recovery images from your sdcard to your computer. Make backups!
Rename kernel to: zImage
Rename recovery to recovery.bin
Rename system to factoryfs.rfs
The next part requires linux, OS X, or cygwin.
Cygwin
If you are using heimdall, the above images are ready for flashing.
If using Odin, we must still package them.
Code:
$ tar -H ustar -c image_1 [image_2 ...] > your_odin_package.tar
If you want an all in one package, put each image name in. if not, make one image per tar file.
Example: tar -H ustar -c zImage > zImage.tar
This would give us a zImage.tar file. Now we will turn it into a tar.md5 file, so that Odin can make sure its not corrupt before flashing.
Code:
$ md5sum -t your_odin_package.tar >> your_odin_package.tar
$ mv your_odin_package.tar your_odin_package.tar.md5
using the above example, your final file would be zImage.tar.md5.
This gets used with Odin3 v.1.30, in the PDA section. You need to install Samsung usb drivers prior to, of course, and the phone must be in download mode.
ALWAYS USE THE PDA SECTION IN ODIN.
Odin can be found here:
http://adrynalyne.us/files/odin/Odin3v1.3.exe
Download mode (on the Fascinate anyway), can be achieved by powering off device, holding DOWN volume, and plugging in the usb cable, or hitting power.
I plan on posting some other stuff here, so PLEASE, someone make these images for everyone! Its essential to have a fall back. I do not own the device, so I cannot.

I have the images and they have been restored onyo 3 devices without flaw. Ill release them tomorrow.
Sent from my SCH-I400 using XDA App

It's not my intention to resurrect such an old thread, but here's a little more info about this method.
If you're using Mac OS, the commands are a bit different.
Instead of:
tar -H ustar -c image_1 [image_2 ...] > your_odin_package.tar
tar --format ustar -c image_1 [image_2 ...] > your_odin_package.tar
Instead of:
md5sum -t your_odin_package.tar >> your_odin_package.tar
md5 -r your_odin_package.tar >> your_odin_package.tar

Pastor! thanks for the info, how do i convert the rom cwm zip i have to a flashable tar?

joshkoss said:
Pastor! thanks for the info, how do i convert the rom cwm zip i have to a flashable tar?
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put boot.img in that tar. it is said to flash like a charm.
If you want to create flashhable kernel tar file, then download the attached tar template, and using Total Commander, copy your kernel into it. This file is OK with Odin Attached Files
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mai77 said:
put boot.img in that tar. it is said to flash like a charm.
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Put boot.img into the odin, and it will almost certainly fail. And way to bump a dead thread

Lol, ^
Well since this thread is bumped anyways, I guess it's as good as place as any to ask; Imnuts, do you think there is a possibility you could work your kernel magic and maybe make us one now that we have source? thanks in advance, lol
Sent from my SCH-I400 using xda premium

Peanut butter jelly time!
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk

trailblazer101 said:
Lol, ^
Well since this thread is bumped anyways, I guess it's as good as place as any to ask; Imnuts, do you think there is a possibility you could work your kernel magic and maybe make us one now that we have source? thanks in advance, lol
Sent from my SCH-I400 using xda premium
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now i only downloaded sources and took a look at txt files. kernel sources state "HOW TO BUILD KERNEL 2.6.35 FOR SCH-I400" now i looked at imnuts kernel building guide and seen that we would need the correct initramfs for it to boot correctly? and isnt 2.6.35 a GB kernel so maybe we can do something. I will be working on BRICKYOURPHONE.tars when i get my pc back in the same town as i. I might just rent a laptop if it doesnt happen soon lol
pretty sure imnuts knows something about this... (what we would need for custom kernel and GB ASOP?)
update on me:
PC still packed, finals over, and should be grabbing my pc in a week or so before spring quarter starts ive been missing thememing and posting more relevant things lol.

[APP] kTool for the SGS3 - easiely backup/restore kernel, recovery, EFS

Hey ho
kTool - a little helper app some might know from the S2 - is now fully compatible with the Galaxy S3
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For those who don't know about it, here's a quick rundown of the features:
Dump current kernel and recovery
Flash kernel from /sdcard/zImage
Flash recovery from /sdcard/recovery.bin
Backup EFS
(as raw .IMG dump and as .TAR archive)
Check/Verify EFS backup (i.e. compare to "live" EFS)
Restore EFS from either .IMG or .TAR
Open stock update .TARs and flash from from it:
- Modem Firmware
- PARAM.LFS
- Kernel
- (Recovery to be added in a later update)
Reboot device
- normally
- to recovery
- to download mode
And here's the original release thread in the S2 section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18652863
Find more details (and screenshots) and answers in that thread, however if you got more questions or suggestions you can post them in this thread as well
You can grab the app from Google Play (free):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hellcat.droiddev.ktool
Also, as there will be as many different variants of the S3 as there are for the S2, it might happen that you got an S3 but the app refuses to run.
In that case, please send me (via PM, email or posted in this thread) a screenshot of the "Incompatible Device" dialog and I'll update the app
Hope you like it.

Thanx M8.
How 'bout a new kernel. In Dev. Maybe.. lol
Seriously great work used it on my gs2.

Wow,
Great Job, thank you very much.
Now everything on air for SGS3,
Now I can test any Kernel, since I have backup of the stock kernel to go back:good::good::good:

Perfect
Sent from my Galaxy SIII

This doesn't work for the ATT Galaxy SIII. It goes through successfully but says the nv_data.bin is Not found in backup.

justinblaine23 said:
This doesn't work for the ATT Galaxy SIII. It goes through successfully but says the nv_data.bin is Not found in backup.
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Hm.... that's weird....
Could you do me a favour and open a shell/terminal on the phone and paste me the output of the "mount" command?
Also what are the sizes of the created "efs.img" and "efs.tar.gz" files?
It's the i747, isn't it?

Yes the 747 will terminal emulator work?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

Yes, will work perfectly
Just run "mount" and make a screenshot, that's the most easiest way, I think.

The file sizes are both real small..
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

Sorry that's hated to read.. the tar.gz is only 29.00B
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

And also I'm rooted but no cwm or roms yet. Just info in case it helps.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

Oooooh, I already spotted a few things!
OK, that helps a lot already, thanks!
I'll prep a testbuild and if you don't mind you can test it?
Did it fail the check for the .TAR as well, because as far as I can see, the .TAR backup schould have worked.
// EDIT
Hmm, the next big question is, is this for all US variants or only the AT&T one.... guess I'll need to wait till someone with one of the other variants shows up and will take them out again for now....
// EDIT 2
Ouch, and what about kernel, recovery, modem and all the other partitions.... gotta find a way to figure out those too....
// EDIT 3
And me again....
Could you please try the following command in the terminal as well:
Code:
su
ls -al /dev/block/platform/dw_mmc/by-name
If it gives a list of entries, please paste it to me Thanks!
// EDIT 4
OK, finding clues for more and more differences.... why Samsung, oh why do you do this....?
I could also use the output of
Code:
su
ls -al /efs
*sigh*

Can i flash zImage format file in sgs3?
This is the file backed up by kTool....
Sent from my Galaxy SIII

Size of efs backup on sgs3 int. is suspiciously small...
Sent from my Galaxy SIII

sebarkh said:
Van i flash zImage format rolę in sgs3.
This is the file backed up by kTool....
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Uhm, sorry.... WHAT?

sebarkh said:
Size of efs backup on sgs3 int. is suspiciously small...
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Those sizes are OK.

When I flash back stock backed up zImage kernel, on any custom kernel, the recovery flashed along with that custom kernel will be retained? can I use that recovey with stock kernel?

Yeah.
The S3 uses a seperate recovery this time (unlike the S2, where the recvoery was part of the main kernel).
So if you flash a kernel, the recovery will remain unchanged.

OK, I think I found a partition layout for the i747 - maybe someone can confirm this being correct?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27937117&postcount=13

I'm sorry, I went to sleep, I'll try to tun the commands here real quick before work..give me a bit
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

Samsung tab3 neo SM-T111 - Pre rooted,Deodexed T111XXUBNB2

Hello guys
Anyone here using Samsung Tab3 neo SM-T111 ?
Just I have purchased for my son and made Prerooted,Deodexed ROM from base T111XXUBNB2_T111ODDBNB2_INS. And working fine on multi DPI (tested 130/160)
You guys interested for this then I may start some development stuff.
Let me know.
Good Day !

I'm interested. How did you install recovery on it?

I have got recovery but still it have some issue and under testing (touch not working so not possible to use on aroma.)
So far I have created
-Pre rooted, Deodexed, debloated
-30-battery mods (change battery from 30 available module without rebooting device)
-Internet speed meter
-Hidden power menu (tap on clock to off screen, and long press clock for power menu)
-modded some app for multi DPI, here attached with 130 DPI (stock is 160) + app drawer 5 x 7 grid
-4way reboot menu
-8 Extra toggle in notification area
-Quick launch in notification
-Transparent weather widget
still will take time to finish, meanwile hoping fix for recovery. once everything ready then will post to dev sec.
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dr.ketan said:
I have got recovery but still it have some issue and under testing (touch not working so not possible to use on aroma.)
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Welcome to our little tab 3 community.
If your need to rotate recovery to fix touch orientation, have a look at THIS kernel commit. It is originally for the T210 kernel, but I used it when making recovery for the T110 since the board/cpu is the same.
Edit: then add this to init.rc
Code:
# Set touchscreen to landscape mode for recovery
write /sys/devices/virtual/sec/tsp/orientation 6

What I meant was, can I install recovery on the T111 like I would on the T110 (this guide), or is there some other procedure for it?

gr8nole said:
Welcome to our little tab 3 community.
If your need to rotate recovery to fix touch orientation, have a look at THIS kernel commit. It is originally for the T210 kernel, but I used it when making recovery for the T110 since the board/cpu is the same.
Edit: then add this to init.rc
Code:
# Set touchscreen to landscape mode for recovery
write /sys/devices/virtual/sec/tsp/orientation 6
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Thank you very much for tip. will look to it.
AndyM3 said:
What I meant was, can I install recovery on the T111 like I would on the T110 (this guide), or is there some other procedure for it?
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You will able to do it but only after recovery available. I have recovery is still not working completely, once it is fixed I will share here.

I used the t210 twrp 2.7 recovery to flash mods and things
It works flawless
And I would love to see some development for this handy Lil tab
sent from my sucessfully rooted Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite

R187J said:
I used the t210 twrp 2.7 recovery to flash mods and things
It works flawless
And I would love to see some development for this handy Lil tab
sent from my sucessfully rooted Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite
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Can you post link exactly which one worked for you?
This didn't work for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2437219

dr.ketan said:
Can you post link exactly which one worked for you?
This didn't work for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2437219
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I'm guessing he meant to say T110.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674649
I really see no reason why it won't work for the T111.
Sent from my SM-T310 using Tapatalk

Thank you very much
That worked
Now stuck at one place if you have idea as you have earlier released rom for this. When I am deodexing Phone.apk causing FC (unfortunatelu contacts closed) This was issue with contact apk but solved with different deodeing tool. still no luck for Phone.apk (Tried different smali too)
edit :
OK still issue is SecContact only, I havce flash odex and when replaced seccontact it casuing issue. Hopefully should be fix.
Edit 2:
Fixed
Hopefully will release tomorrow or day after tomorrow.

i realy need root for T111 thank bro

chandarakk said:
i realy need root for T111 thank bro
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I have started thread on dev section which have prerooted ROM. If you want just root then read installation guide and I have mentioned which recovery will work. first flash that recovery and later flash SuperSU zip from chainfire to root device.

dr.ketan said:
I have started thread on dev section which have prerooted ROM. If you want just root then read installation guide and I have mentioned which recovery will work. first flash that recovery and later flash SuperSU zip from chainfire to root device.
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bro please give me link for preroot Rom or give me recovery+superSu i ealy need it

Here prerooted ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709086
Here How to root T111
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712379

How to root a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (GT-I9195) running KitKat? (SOLVED)

Hello guys! I am here today to ask if any of you have a tutorial on how to root a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (GT-I9195) whose Android System is KitKat 4.4.2.
I have googled the whole net and most of the tutorials are on Android System 4.2.2 and the ones about the 4.4.2 have a dubious origin under my opinion.
So if any of you have can give me a hand would be awesome.
Thanks.
-C
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SOLUTION
The tutorial is posted on HERE (spanish).
WARNING
· Only works for models I9195L / I9195 / I9192 / I9190.
· Backup your files, apps, contacts, etc. You may use Kies to do that.
· Backup your EFS folder.
· You have to install the drivers on you PC. Download at Kies Drivers.
· Use at your own risk.
STEPS
1.- Download and unzip the CF-Root, according to your Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini model.
The zip includes ODIN and the working SuperSU version.
· i9195.
· i9192.
· i9190.
· i9195L.
2. Restart your Galaxy S4 Mini and while it is starting up hold HOME + POWER + VOLUME DOWN (it will get you into Download Mode).
3. Connect your Smartphone to your PC and run ODIN.
4. Select as PDA the CF-Root file included in the zip file.
5. Make sure "Re-Partition" is not checked.
6. Click Start and let the magic do its work.
7. Restart your phone and check if SuperSU is installed; if it is not, download it from the PlayStore.
8. Run SuperSU and upgrade the binaries. A warning will come up asking what to do with Knox, click on deactivate.
9. Restart your phone once again. Your Galaxy S4 Mini is now rooted.
Anything you need feel free to contact me.

caraneday said:
Hello guys! I am here today to ask if any of you have a tutorial on how to root a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (GT-I9195) whose Android System is KitKat 4.4.2.
I have googled the whole net and most of the tutorials are on Android System 4.2.2 and the ones about the 4.4.2 have a dubious origin under my opinion.
So if any of you have can give me a hand would be awesome.
Thanks.
-C
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I rooted my i9195 whis towelroot.

Charlie said:
I rooted my i9195 whis towelroot.
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Are you sure it works on the GT-I9195.
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caraneday said:
Are you sure it works on the GT-I9195.
Thanks.
-C
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Yes i did in on the past!Now i dont know why is not supported!Maybe someone else can help you!

caraneday said:
Hello guys! I am here today to ask if any of you have a tutorial on how to root a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (GT-I9195) whose Android System is KitKat 4.4.2.
I have googled the whole net and most of the tutorials are on Android System 4.2.2 and the ones about the 4.4.2 have a dubious origin under my opinion.
So if any of you have can give me a hand would be awesome.
Thanks.
-C
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Dude i found what was the problem.Towelroot cant root the new kitkat update(after june version update) so go here and read the steps.

Charlie said:
Dude i found what was the problem.Towelroot cant root the new kitkat update(after june version update) so go here and read the steps.
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I found on the Internet the fies to flash and my phone is rooted now. I will have a look at the link you posted, obviously it is easier to root from an app than flashing files through odin.
Thanks.
-C

caraneday said:
I found on the Internet the fies to flash and my phone is rooted now. I will have a look at the link you posted, obviously it is easier to root from an app than flashing files through odin.
Thanks.
-C
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Ok, post the files here if you can,so if somebody have the same problem, can find a solution here :good:

Charlie said:
Ok, post the files here if you can,so if somebody have the same problem, can find a solution here :good:
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I edited the thread and post the steps
-C

Can't install recovery

I've got an s4 i9195l (is this jfvelte or serronoltexx ?) and I had twrp 3.x.6 installed and an android 10. I used a backup I had of my original stock phone and flashed it back. It went back to the samsung rom and recovery.
Whenever I try to install any recovery above twrp 3.0.2 it installs OK but when I try to boot into it I get the download robot and a message about it not being able to boot properly.
If I boot into the rom (android) I get back to the samsung recovery, or if I go straight to download I can easily reinstall 3.0.2.
I can't seem to get any roms to install from twrp 3.0.2 either.
Does anyone have any ideas how I can sort this? I found android 10 sluggish so I wanted to drop back a couple of releases.
Thanks
EDIT: I should add I have been using linux and heimdall. I did try in odin with windows 8 and 11 too. I've also tried updating twrp from within twrp and still no joy.

Your phone should be a serranovelte. This shoud be the suitable TWRP-versions:
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DevaVictrix said:
I've got an s4 i9195l (is this jfvelte or serronoltexx ?) ...
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Model GT-I9195I is not an S4. It is an S4 Mini. Furthermore, it's distinguished from the earlier original S4 Mini by the upper case "i" at the end. It's sometimes call'd S4 Mini Plus, or S4 Mini Value Edition. Neither jfvelte nor sorranoltexx is correct for the I9195I, which is instead known as serranovelte (where the "ve" is for Value Edition).
Have you tried the TWRP and latest LineageOS developed by mernurisha? Look here:
[ROM][11.0][12L][UNOFFICIAL][MicroG support]LineageOS 18.1/19.1 [SERRANOVELTE GT-I9195I]
Ephemeral shortcuts Hello everyone, Thanks for this version of Android 11. However, I have a little problem with the shortcuts. They disappear after a restart for applications moved in external memory on the SD card. On the other hand, the...
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MrGoodtunes said:
Model GT-I9195I is not an S4. It is an S4 Mini. Furthermore, it's distinguished from the earlier original S4 Mini by the upper case "i" at the end. It's sometimes call'd S4 Mini Plus, or S4 Mini Value Edition. Neither jfvelte nor sorranoltexx is correct for the I9195I, which is instead known as serranovelte (where the "ve" is for Value Edition).
Have you tried the TWRP and latest LineageOS developed by mernurisha? Look here:
[ROM][11.0][12L][UNOFFICIAL][MicroG support]LineageOS 18.1/19.1 [SERRANOVELTE GT-I9195I]
Ephemeral shortcuts Hello everyone, Thanks for this version of Android 11. However, I have a little problem with the shortcuts. They disappear after a restart for applications moved in external memory on the SD card. On the other hand, the...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Nice to hear! I have the same problem on Samsung S4 GT-I9195I kitkat 4.4.4 and an ubuntu 20.04 with adb and heimdall installed. Do you think I am using the wrong recovery version?
Is this the version serranoveltexx ?
My procedure
Turn off Phone by long pressing the Power button;
Boot into Recovery mode (Home + Volume Up + + Power)
Wipe /data – Factory reset
Wipe /cache
Reboot and quickly after hitting reboot, into Download mode (Home + Volume Down + Power)
Code:
sudo heimdall detect
getting the img file from here.
Code:
sudo heimdall flash --RECOVERY twrp-3.7.0_9-0-serranoltexx.img --no-reboot
Volume down + Power to restart manually
Home + Volume Up + Power to boot into recovery mode
But what I get is the following:
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giammi56 said:
... Do you think I am using the wrong recovery version?
... flash --RECOVERY twrp-3.7.0_9-0-serranoltexx.img
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Yes, clearly the wrong TWRP image because it lacks the "ve" which identifies your GT-I9195I model. As to whether your link is correct, I can not say because I'm still using TWRP v3.4 from ~2.5 years ago (works for my purposes). Your best bet would be to use whatever recovery is link'd in the first post of mernurisha's thread re LOS 18.1 & 19.1 (see link to mernurisha's thread in post #3 above).