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[Q] UN-ROOT Galaxy Note 2 LTE Tutorial?

I just successfully rooted my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 using Odin and CWM Recovery.
This is exactly what I did:
- D/L Odin 3.04 and "cwm6-root-note2.tar" and saved them to my Desktop
- Extracted Odin and started the program
- Set my Note 2 to USB Debugging
- Restarted the Note 2 in "Downloading Mode" by holding down Volume Down, Home & Power buttons simultaneously
- Connected usb cord to my phone and computer
- Confirmed that Odin registered connection of my phone correctly on COM port
- Went to PDA, then selected "cwm6-root-note2.tar"
- Then I selected start, or root or whatever starts the process. And voila! Rooted with CWM & SuperUser App.
However, I might be returning the phone so I now need to know how to reverse that process and UNROOT my phone. Can someone please help walk me through that process? Do I need to obtain more files that were overwritten or deleted when I rooted?
Also, I thought, perhaps, I could unroot using the SuperUser app so I chose the option that said something like "Unroot.... etc." All it did, however, was get rid of Super User because when I restart my phone in recovery mode, it still boots CWM-based Recovery v6.0.1.4
Any assistance would be GREATLY appreciated.
Brian

bpwsource said:
I just successfully rooted my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 using Odin and CWM Recovery.
This is exactly what I did:
- D/L Odin 3.04 and "cwm6-root-note2.tar" and saved them to my Desktop
- Extracted Odin and started the program
- Set my Note 2 to USB Debugging
- Restarted the Note 2 in "Downloading Mode" by holding down Volume Down, Home & Power buttons simultaneously
- Connected usb cord to my phone and computer
- Confirmed that Odin registered connection of my phone correctly on COM port
- Went to PDA, then selected "cwm6-root-note2.tar"
- Then I selected start, or root or whatever starts the process. And voila! Rooted with CWM & SuperUser App.
However, I might be returning the phone so I now need to know how to reverse that process and UNROOT my phone. Can someone please help walk me through that process? Do I need to obtain more files that were overwritten or deleted when I rooted?
Also, I thought, perhaps, I could unroot using the SuperUser app so I chose the option that said something like "Unroot.... etc." All it did, however, was get rid of Super User because when I restart my phone in recovery mode, it still boots CWM-based Recovery v6.0.1.4
Any assistance would be GREATLY appreciated.
Brian
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You rooted Note 2 and not Note 2 LTE right? Keen to find out the solution for LTE version.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Flash stock firmware with Odin which can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696

thank you

zard said:
You rooted Note 2 and not Note 2 LTE right? Keen to find out the solution for LTE version.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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No, I rooted my Note 2 LTE.

Which one?
americasteam said:
Flash stock firmware with Odin which can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696
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Thank you for your assistance. Which link do I download though? Are they all the same? Or do I need to find the link with the country I bought the phone in? If so, I didn't see Korea on that list at all.
Also, when I do this, will the counter be reset to zero?
Thanks again for your help.
Brian

bpwsource said:
No, I rooted my Note 2 LTE.
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Hi,
So you rooted a LTE version, can I ask which version did you have (SHV-E250S / SHV-E250K / SHV-E250L)?
Is it meaning the rooting process of LTE version is same as the non LTE (3G?) Note II?
Also, what is the reason of returning the phone? Did you find something not good with LTE?
Thank you.

duo9394 said:
Hi,
So you rooted a LTE version, can I ask which version did you have (SHV-E250S / SHV-E250K / SHV-E250L)?
Is it meaning the rooting process of LTE version is same as the non LTE (3G?) Note II?
Also, what is the reason of returning the phone? Did you find something not good with LTE?
Thank you.
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I rooted a SHV-E250L. The process went very smoothly. Especially considering I'd never rooted a phone before. So, from my experience, it seems to be the same process but don't take my word for it.
The phone is awesome - no problems at all. It was just very expensive and I was having a little buyer's remorse. I'm over it now. I was also concerned about not being able to use it in the US when I move back, which I am still unsure about. I have asked a few developers on here but haven't heard back yet. If possible, I'd like to flash a US ROM on the phone so that I can use it on the networks there and access the unrestricted Google Play Store... so, we'll see.
Hope that helps.
Brian

bpwsource said:
Thank you for your assistance. Which link do I download though? Are they all the same? Or do I need to find the link with the country I bought the phone in? If so, I didn't see Korea on that list at all.
Also, when I do this, will the counter be reset to zero?
Thanks again for your help.
Brian
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I dont think these will work with your phone. These are for rhe N7100. Going by your recent posts, it looks like you have a different model.

bpwsource said:
I rooted a SHV-E250L. The process went very smoothly. Especially considering I'd never rooted a phone before. So, from my experience, it seems to be the same process but don't take my word for it.
The phone is awesome - no problems at all. It was just very expensive and I was having a little buyer's remorse. I'm over it now. I was also concerned about not being able to use it in the US when I move back, which I am still unsure about. I have asked a few developers on here but haven't heard back yet. If possible, I'd like to flash a US ROM on the phone so that I can use it on the networks there and access the unrestricted Google Play Store... so, we'll see.
Hope that helps.
Brian
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Hi Brian,
May I ask which tools or apps did you used to root?
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

how's battery life with LTE on?

bpwsource said:
I rooted a SHV-E250L. The process went very smoothly. Especially considering I'd never rooted a phone before. So, from my experience, it seems to be the same process but don't take my word for it.
The phone is awesome - no problems at all. It was just very expensive and I was having a little buyer's remorse. I'm over it now. I was also concerned about not being able to use it in the US when I move back, which I am still unsure about. I have asked a few developers on here but haven't heard back yet. If possible, I'd like to flash a US ROM on the phone so that I can use it on the networks there and access the unrestricted Google Play Store... so, we'll see.
Hope that helps.
Brian
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Brian,
I am living in Korea as well and I have a lot of experience with the Korean smart phones.
To answer some of your questions, you can use them in the states with either a Stateside SIM (assuming your phone is unlocked, you can get it unlocked from the store if you're going to be traveling) or a Korean SIM (obvious roaming charges). I don't think the LTE bands are the same in SK and the US, therefore you wouldn't be able to use the LTE.
In my experience (with my SGS1) you won't be able to flash a US or Int'l ROM on your Korean model. The internals might be closer than the SGS1 and it's variants were but I wouldn't do it unless you have the Note2 Korean ROM ready to flash back with Odin in the event it won't boot.
You can get unrestricted Play Store access now. You need to download MarketAccess. Google it. it Allows you to basically tell the phone what network it thinks it's on.
In the event you ever need to unroot your phone, you just need to use Odin to flash the official firmware.
If you need anything else, let me know...
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duo9394 said:
Hi,
So you rooted a LTE version, can I ask which version did you have (SHV-E250S / SHV-E250K / SHV-E250L)?
Is it meaning the rooting process of LTE version is same as the non LTE (3G?) Note II?
Also, what is the reason of returning the phone? Did you find something not good with LTE?
Thank you.
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Most likely Tegrak will have a kernel for this device before too long. You would then be able to use the Odin software to root the phone. The process is the same for both.

magick86 said:
Brian,
I am living in Korea as well and I have a lot of experience with the Korean smart phones.
To answer some of your questions, you can use them in the states with either a Stateside SIM (assuming your phone is unlocked, you can get it unlocked from the store if you're going to be traveling) or a Korean SIM (obvious roaming charges). I don't think the LTE bands are the same in SK and the US, therefore you wouldn't be able to use the LTE.
In my experience (with my SGS1) you won't be able to flash a US or Int'l ROM on your Korean model. The internals might be closer than the SGS1 and it's variants were but I wouldn't do it unless you have the Note2 Korean ROM ready to flash back with Odin in the event it won't boot.
You can get unrestricted Play Store access now. You need to download MarketAccess. Google it. it Allows you to basically tell the phone what network it thinks it's on.
In the event you ever need to unroot your phone, you just need to use Odin to flash the official firmware.
If you need anything else, let me know...
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Thank you so much for the answers. I really appreciate it. So, you're saying for sure I will not be able to use this phone's LTE capabilities in the US on any network? If so, that's a huge game changer for me... I wonder what LG U+'s return policy is... I know I can just transfer the phone to someone else here in Korea when I leave and pick up a Note 2 in the states when I go back but I feel like I'd be losing a lot of money since the cost of the phone is spread out amongst the monthly payments here in Korea. Are there any phones that will work work both on SK LTE and US LTE?
Regarding un-rooting my phone, don't I need to get a hold on the official firmware before I can flash it with Odin? Or is it stored somewhere on my phone? All the official firmwares I've seen on XDA are for the N7100 not the N7105. Any suggestions?
Thank you, again, for all your support. You rock!

bpwsource said:
Thank you so much for the answers. I really appreciate it. So, you're saying for sure I will not be able to use this phone's LTE capabilities in the US on any network? If so, that's a huge game changer for me... I wonder what LG U+'s return policy is... I know I can just transfer the phone to someone else here in Korea when I leave and pick up a Note 2 in the states when I go back but I feel like I'd be losing a lot of money since the cost of the phone is spread out amongst the monthly payments here in Korea. Are there any phones that will work work both on SK LTE and US LTE?
Regarding un-rooting my phone, don't I need to get a hold on the official firmware before I can flash it with Odin? Or is it stored somewhere on my phone? All the official firmwares I've seen on XDA are for the N7100 not the N7105. Any suggestions?
Thank you, again, for all your support. You rock!
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No problem, glad to help.
I am also looking for the firmware online. I haven't found it yet. PM me your email and when I find it, I'll send it over to you.
All info I have read says LTE is different. The 3G would still work just no LTE.
Idk what LG's policy is, but you could take it to Samsung a/s in the electronics market to revert it if needed.
Good luck. I might know someone who could take the phone of your hands next year if you want to go that route.
Justin

Good info here. But what about his flash counter? Will that be reset to zero by flashing stock from via Odin?

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lawtq said:
Good info here. But what about his flash counter? Will that be reset to zero by flashing stock from via Odin?
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Flash counter didn't exist when I was tinkering with me s1. I'll have to investigate. I would imagine there will be a way to revert it. I also would guess the Samsung a/s could do it?

What is Samsung a/s?
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SHV-E250S problem.
Hello SHV-E250S/K/L users.
Does anyone know where I can download an official factory stock ROM for my SHV-E250S ?
I have an IMEI missing issue, and EFS file deleted issue. After wich i have a black notice on the screen and no boot logo or turn of logo, it just switches straight away after pressing the button.
No network or IMEI(((
I just came back from the Samsung official service center, and guess what, they can`t help me. They say i need to flash an original factory rom, i even brought them the two roms i downloaded from the: www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=SHV-E250S&pcode=0&os=1&type=1#firmware
And they said that these are not official factory roms, that they are custom, all thaw when i flash with one them, and go to recovery mode, my current binary changes to official. Don’t know why but everything else stays the same:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SHV-E250S
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (37 counts)
CURENT BINARY: Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
DON`T KNOW HOW TO FIX, AND WHERE TO GET FACTORY ROM((((
Would appreciate any help!

NEED Pit.
magick86 said:
Brian,
I am living in Korea as well and I have a lot of experience with the Korean smart phones.
To answer some of your questions, you can use them in the states with either a Stateside SIM (assuming your phone is unlocked, you can get it unlocked from the store if you're going to be traveling) or a Korean SIM (obvious roaming charges). I don't think the LTE bands are the same in SK and the US, therefore you wouldn't be able to use the LTE.
In my experience (with my SGS1) you won't be able to flash a US or Int'l ROM on your Korean model. The internals might be closer than the SGS1 and it's variants were but I wouldn't do it unless you have the Note2 Korean ROM ready to flash back with Odin in the event it won't boot.
You can get unrestricted Play Store access now. You need to download MarketAccess. Google it. it Allows you to basically tell the phone what network it thinks it's on.
In the event you ever need to unroot your phone, you just need to use Odin to flash the official firmware.
If you need anything else, let me know...
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Most likely Tegrak will have a kernel for this device before too long. You would then be able to use the Odin software to root the phone. The process is the same for both.
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Hello magick86,
You probably saw my problem posted above, i wonder if you can help me with my phone.
And other users as well please, If someone has SHV-E250S, could you please share your pit file with me?
For me to try and flash my device with your pit.file in order to recover my partitions and BINARY TYPE, when i open my pit file in pit magic, binary type is unknown((( Want to flash with official rom and your correct pitfile.
Thank you.

ROOT TO STOCK instructions request

Hey guys,
Curious if anyone will spend the time to create a detailed step by step guide for all the people out there who have rooted and flashed roms to understand how to go back to complete stock with the ability to take OTA updates again. I have seen many people ask for this on the forums and have yet to see the same type of guide as seen on other samsung galaxy note mobile device threads on XDA. If I had the understanding to do this I would, but I do not want to steer people wrong. Thanks for whoever takes the time to post this info.
Please include US stock firmware link or file to download for flashing through ODIN!

Dedline said:
Hey guys,
Curious if anyone will spend the time to create a detailed step by step guide for all the people out there who have rooted and flashed roms to understand how to go back to complete stock with the ability to take OTA updates again. I have seen many people ask for this on the forums and have yet to see the same type of guide as seen on other samsung galaxy note mobile device threads on XDA. If I had the understanding to do this I would, but I do not want to steer people wrong. Thanks for whoever takes the time to post this info.
Please include US stock firmware link or file to download for flashing through ODIN!
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Try the instructions on the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538464

vinayburman said:
Try the instructions on the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538464
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Decent instructions, I have done these things. The question I have not seen anyone answer is why on every samsung firmware site, there is no official United States firmware for this device to flash in ODIN. They are all other countries. I have flashed the UK one before and it did not boot up. Had to go back to root and a rom to get it working again. I just wanted to set this tablet back to stock for a service request then root it when I get it back.
Thanks for the help

Dedline said:
Decent instructions, I have done these things. The question I have not seen anyone answer is why on every samsung firmware site, there is no official United States firmware for this device to flash in ODIN. They are all other countries. I have flashed the UK one before and it did not boot up. Had to go back to root and a rom to get it working again. I just wanted to set this tablet back to stock for a service request then root it when I get it back.
Thanks for the help
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Can anyone link or share a US sm-p600 wifi model official stock firmware? Plz

Dedline said:
Decent instructions, I have done these things. The question I have not seen anyone answer is why on every samsung firmware site, there is no official United States firmware for this device to flash in ODIN. They are all other countries. I have flashed the UK one before and it did not boot up. Had to go back to root and a rom to get it working again. I just wanted to set this tablet back to stock for a service request then root it when I get it back.
Thanks for the help
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There is US firmware on every Samsung sites, just u dont know what country code to llok for and its XAR/Cellular South.
http://samsung-updates.com/region/?region=XAR

Dedline said:
Decent instructions, I have done these things. The question I have not seen anyone answer is why on every samsung firmware site, there is no official United States firmware for this device to flash in ODIN. They are all other countries. I have flashed the UK one before and it did not boot up. Had to go back to root and a rom to get it working again. I just wanted to set this tablet back to stock for a service request then root it when I get it back.
Thanks for the help
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You can download from sammobile.com. Look for Cellular South - XAR under Product Code country.

dt33 said:
There is US firmware on every Samsung sites, just u dont know what country code to llok for and its XAR/Cellular South.
http://samsung-updates.com/region/?region=XAR
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Thanks mate! It's funny how many other threads I found with people asking the same thing and no one ever clarified this. Thx again

[Q] "Set Warranty Bit : kernel" - Galaxy S4 - Help

Hello Folks,
Nice site you have here I've heard it said that hacking is the new avant garde.
I have a: Samsung Galaxy S4 mini. GT-I9195 4.2.2. I got it here new in Germany a month ago.
A week ago, I tried to install Lollipop and didn't really understand what I was doing. Something seems to have gone wrong.
Now when I switch the mobile on, the Galaxy Logo appears but also a little yellow text message: "Set Warranty Bit : kernel" at the top of the screen. After this the mobile does nothing except display this message.
As I understand it, I should have 'rooted' the mobile first before trying to flash Lollipop via Odin. Correct?
Also, as I now understand it, I should have placed Lollipop on the SD card before trying to flash the mobile with Lollipop. correct?
I'm totally new at this and would appreciate it if someone can help direct me towards getting the mobile working again? And if I could run a better version of software I'd be thrilled!
Kind regards...

MonkeyHunting said:
Hello Folks,.............................
As I understand it, I should have 'rooted' the mobile first before trying to flash Lollipop via Odin. Correct?
Also, as I now understand it, I should have placed Lollipop on the SD card before trying to flash the mobile with Lollipop. correct?
I'm totally new at this and would appreciate it if someone can help direct me towards getting the mobile working again? And if I could run a better version of software I'd be thrilled!
Kind regards...
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Hi there, according to my understanding if you have bought the phone recently, the stock version should have been 4.4.2. But anyways, u cannot flash Lollipop via odin. U need a custom recovery like cwm or TWRP for that. Not sure about the "set warranty bit" thing. May be KNOX has been tripped.At this moment i would suggest you to download a fresh firmware, from SAMMOBILE, to your to PC. Then flash it via ODIN. Thanks.
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matesurano said:
Hi there, according to my understanding if you have bought the phone recently, the stock version should have been 4.4.2. But anyways, u cannot flash Lollipop via odin. U need a custom recovery like cwm or TWRP for that. Not sure about the "set warranty bit" thing. May be KNOX has been tripped.At this moment i would suggest you to download a fresh firmware, from SAMMOBILE, to your to PC. Then flash it via ODIN. Thanks.
HITTING THE THANKS BUTTON IS EASIER THAN WRITING IT
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Hello Matesurano! Thank you for your help!
Hi there, according to my understanding if you have bought the phone recently, the stock version should have been 4.4.2.
- Yes you are correct. It's is actually 4.4.2
But anyways, u cannot flash Lollipop via odin. U need a custom recovery like cwm or TWRP for that.
- Thank you for this info. I was not aware that this was the procedure. I will somehow look into this method.
May be KNOX has been tripped
- Yes, I believe that Knox has been tripped. Mobile screen reads:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9195
CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
BOOTLOADER AP SWREV: 2
WRITE PROTECTED; ENABLED
Using Odin I've tried to flash these files but had no luck in getting the mobile to boot up and work.
I9195_stock_recovery.tar
I9505XXUBMEA_I9505OXABMEA_DBT.zip
I9505XXUHOB7_I9505YBTHOB7_DBT.zip
I9505XXUHOD7_I9505OXAHOD7_DBT.zip
NZC-I9195XXUCOC2-20150513152200.zip
I9505_pit_file.zip
If somebody knows how to get this phone running I would be so happy!
Kind regards,
Jona

Check the file names of the rom you are trying to flash via Odin as they do not match your phone model. You are flashing the wrong version of firmware by the looks of it

Lol, aren't those .zip files for the jfltexx?
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To this moment there is no official lollipop firmware for the galaxy s4 mini, however you can always use something else like cyanogenmod (i personalidade dont like it).
Here is a download link for KitKat official release.
I CANNOT POST OUTSIDE LINKS ww w.sammobile. com/firmwares/download/46699/I9195XXUCOC2_I9195BTUCOC1_BTU/

Good morning Yilun,
Thank you for your help and your suggestion at SamMobile
When I check that link you gave I see that it is a UK firmware. I am in Germany and see that a 'Germany (E-Plus)' firmware is available for download and since that is the carrier my mobile is from I will go with that one. I hope it will work!
I will not be able to have access to a Windows computer until Friday but will try to flash the mobile then and report back my success.
RuffBuster, I appreciate you trying to help but if you can do give more info next time in the way that Yilun has then that would be more beneficial to the people you are trying to help. some extra direction can go a long way.
Thank you to everyone on this forum
Kind regards,
Jona

MonkeyHunting said:
Good morning Yilun,
Thank you for your help and your suggestion at SamMobile
When I check that link you gave I see that it is a UK firmware. I am in Germany and see that a 'Germany (E-Plus)' firmware is available for download and since that is the carrier my mobile is from I will go with that one. I hope it will work!
I will not be able to have access to a Windows computer until Friday but will try to flash the mobile then and report back my success.
RuffBuster, I appreciate you trying to help but if you can do give more info next time in the way that Yilun has then that would be more beneficial to the people you are trying to help. some extra direction can go a long way.
Thank you to everyone on this forum
Kind regards,
Jona
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To much effort for people who do to little reading... you shouldn't attempt any kind of flashing without doing the appropriate research. I spent weeks researching before I did anything with my phone.
And 2 seconds with Google you would have found this website. "Samsung firmware" and voilà the first search result.
Next time don't be lame and tell me what I "should" of done. Just be thankful I answered at all...

RuffBuster, Your answer contained no useful info. If you are not able to actually elaborate on the help you think you are giving then you are not actually helping anyone. Seems like you just want to give half answers to stroke your ego and collect posting points or something. Tell you what though, how about you do yourself a favour and go outside, there is a whole world beyond your phone. Feel free to write something childish back, I promise won't read it.

...

Guys chill, we are here to help eachother not say bad words?.
Sent from my GT-I9505G

[Q] Help Needed for Newbie

Hi to all
I have the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 bronze non Wi-Fi. the Tab is rooted and now that I want to update firmware to lollipop it says that my Tab has been altered.
My question is do I need to unroot to get the new firmware and if so how do I do this. All help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Paul

Non WiFi? They're all WiFi. :what:
I take it you're trying to ota. You can update via kies (smart switch) or use odin. The firmware is available at sammobile or Samsung updates or if you're lucky a fast mirror maybe posted here.

ashyx said:
Non WiFi? They're all WiFi. :what:
I take it you're trying to ota. You can update via kies (smart switch) or use odin. The firmware is available at sammobile or Samsung updates or if you're lucky a fast mirror maybe posted here.
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Thanks for the reply. Yes they're all WiFi, sorry meant to say non 4G.
Is it possible to unroot as update does'nt appear in my samsung homepage.Please bear with me as I,m not use to tablets and android especially.
Paul

Basicman said:
Thanks for the reply. Yes they're all WiFi, sorry meant to say non 4G.
Is it possible to unroot as update does'nt appear in my samsung homepage.Please bear with me as I,m not use to tablets and android especially.
Paul
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Don't waste your time, just use kies or update via Odin. They are both official methods.

ashyx said:
Don't waste your time, just use kies or update via Odin. They are both official methods.
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Hi Sorry to be a pain but when I connect to Kies I get the message that my device is supported by Smart Switch. When I connect to Smart Switch I can't find how to update as it only gives me the choice to transfer data from either Apple, Blackberry or Nokia devices as in picture. When the device is rooted is not possible to do a factory reset.
Thanks Paul

Basicman said:
Hi Sorry to be a pain but when I connect to Kies I get the message that my device is supported by Smart Switch. When I connect to Smart Switch I can't find how to update as it only gives me the choice to transfer data from either Apple, Blackberry or Nokia devices as in picture. When the device is rooted is not possible to do a factory reset.
Thanks Paul
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Did you install Smart Switch on your pc here is a link http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s6/514380-new-smart-switch-pc-mac.html

Hi
Yes installed and running. Did a backup of my Tab. When I start Smart Switch it shows my Tab but there is no update by the side.
Thanks Paul

Basicman said:
Hi
Yes installed and running. Did a backup of my Tab. When I start Smart Switch it shows my Tab but there is no update by the side.
Thanks Paul
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If you have root or custom recovery you will not be able to update with smart switch you will have to download lolliepop firmware and use Odin to flash it.

maxal said:
If you have root or custom recovery you will not be able to update with smart switch you will have to download lolliepop firmware and use Odin to flash it.
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Ok thanks for that. Is there a link for the download or is it against the rules to post links to official firmware.
Thanks Paul

Basicman said:
Ok thanks for that. Is there a link for the download or is it against the rules to post links to official firmware.
Thanks Paul
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AHEM
ashyx said:
Non WiFi? They're all WiFi. :what:
I take it you're trying to ota. You can update via kies (smart switch) or use odin. The firmware is available at sammobile or Samsung updates or if you're lucky a fast mirror maybe posted here.
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Basicman said:
Ok thanks for that. Is there a link for the download or is it against the rules to post links to official firmware.
Thanks Paul
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Read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647

Hi been away for a couple of weeks so first of all I would like to thank all that replied with suggestions.
Now I have downloaded the Lolipop file I have a couple of questions.
1) If I now update via Odin will this then make the tab unrooted again once the official Lollipop is loaded. The reason I ask this is because since rooting my device I cannot use my Sky Sports app or my Virgin Tv Anywhere app.
2) If the answer to question 1 is no, then how would I go about unrooting the Tab.
Thanks Paul

Yes, It will unroot your device.

Thanks for the quick reply.
Paul

Basicman said:
Hi been away for a couple of weeks so first of all I would like to thank all that replied with suggestions.
Now I have downloaded the Lolipop file I have a couple of questions.
1) If I now update via Odin will this then make the tab unrooted again once the official Lollipop is loaded. The reason I ask this is because since rooting my device I cannot use my Sky Sports app or my Virgin Tv Anywhere app.
2) If the answer to question 1 is no, then how would I go about unrooting the Tab.
Thanks Paul
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It will unroot your device but it will NOT erase your data.
All user's data (settings, accounts, installed apps, files) will be preserved.

vndnguyen said:
It will unroot your device but it will NOT erase your data.
All user's data (settings, accounts, installed apps, files) will be preserved.
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Ok thanks, will update hopefully sometime this weekend.
Thanks Paul

So I finally updated my tab tonight. Everything went smoothly, Checked software update and it says android 5.02 your device is up to date. Then the first problem I came across was that my Sky Sports app still says that it will not run on a rooted device. Do I need to do anything else to show this tab as non rooted. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Paul

Basicman said:
So I finally updated my tab tonight. Everything went smoothly, Checked software update and it says android 5.02 your device is up to date. Then the first problem I came across was that my Sky Sports app still says that it will not run on a rooted device. Do I need to do anything else to show this tab as non rooted. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Paul
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You probably should have unrooted first as there will be some residual files in data. The sky sports app is quite clever at detecting root.
You probably just need to wipe data.

Basicman said:
So I finally updated my tab tonight. Everything went smoothly, Checked software update and it says android 5.02 your device is up to date. Then the first problem I came across was that my Sky Sports app still says that it will not run on a rooted device. Do I need to do anything else to show this tab as non rooted. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Paul
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Please use my app Phone INFO ☆Samsung☆, and check for the 'Root Existence' info in the ANDROID tab to see if it shows Yes or No?
There are several ways to detect if the device was rooted. I'm not sure how the Sky Sports app works.

vndnguyen said:
Please use my app Phone INFO ☆Samsung☆, and check for the 'Root Existence' info in the ANDROID tab to see if it shows Yes or No?
There are several ways to detect if the device was rooted. I'm not sure how the Sky Sports app works.
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Downloaded your app and in Android it shows:-
Root Existence
Yes
How to get Rid?
Thanks Paul

Tab s 10.5 live demo unit.

Hi guys, I've just purchased a live demo unit off eBay and I'd like some guidance on flashing a normal stock rom so it becomes a standard wifi tab.
Is it just a case of booting into download mode and flashing a stock rom from sammobile ? I've read conflicting reports, one said do as above but another said I'd need a custom recovery like twrp to factory reset it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards steve

I doubt a demo unit has been rooted and changed rom. You probably just need to go to backup/restore in settings and reset to factory default.
Sent from my SM-T805 using XDA Free mobile app

So a simple boot to download mode and flash a stock firmware with odin?

To restore the factory defaults you don't need to boot in download mode.
Pull down the top menu, press the gear icon and open the general tab, there you find backup/restore, look at the bottom, there's restore factory defaults.
Hope this helps.
Sent from my SM-T805 using XDA Free mobile app

Thanks for the reply. This is a live demo unit for store use only, so I thought this option would be disabled to stop people in the shop from doing this? I'll certainly try your idea when the tab arrives. Cheers.
If anyone else has any input I'd appreciate all /any advice. I've had many tabs and flashed rom etc...but never a live demo unit and my desk isn't big enough for a 10.5" paper weight

As this is a demo unit I think you'll find you need to flash stock firmware.

ashyx said:
As this is a demo unit I think you'll find you need to flash stock firmware.
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I agree, but was thinking should I flash a stock kit kat rom 1st or can I jump straight to latest official lollipop build? Does it make any difference? Sorry for stupid questions but my experience with live demo units is zero. Any thoughts appreciated.
Sent from my SM-T320 using Tapatalk

Makes no difference.

UPDATE
Hi guys I'd thought I'd update my progress and would appreciate some suggestions on way forward .
Ok I flashed the latest btu lollipop rom via odin, all went smoothly and tab is now usable......sort of!
No finger print reader....to be expected i guess .
Lots of random apps like crazy taxi etc I can't delete .
Most weird of all is no multitasking button ( left of home button) I mean it lights up when back capacitive button used but won't work/light up when pressed.
So I think I need to install custom rom? Can I use flashify to install twrp? And then from there install custom rom? Do I need to root? If so which way is easiest?
Any help appreciated, I'm really out of practice at this stuff.
Cheers steve
Edit I need root for flashify, which way s easiest to root?
Edit 2 something isn't right as factory reset is greyed out, so I NEED root? And flash a custom recovery?
I'd forgotten the fun I used to have doing this stuff
Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk

ashyx said:
Makes no difference.
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Your thoughts on my above post would be appreciated. Thanks

If you are going to install twrp and root then got to the development thread and install my all in one package or follow the link in my sig.

ashyx said:
If you are going to install twrp and root then got to the development thread and install my all in one package or follow the link in my sig.
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Last update. Thank you so very much ashyx. I flashed your all in one root and recovery, worked beautifully, I then booted to recovery and did a factory reset.
I now have a fully functional WiFi tab S WITH finger print scanner and working multi task button, best of all I picked this mint unit up for £135 and with your help I got there.
Cheers buddy . Steve

So the shortest way to have SM-T800 is to flash all in one package, right? Can you help me to find the correct 'how to' for that please? Sorry for the stupid question.

@ashyx : where are the installation files of your "all in one package" ?
I have samsung galaxy tab s t800x .This is the live demo unit.I need the files exactly for this ,which one I have to use.By the way which way I wil do a full (rom) backup before starting ?
Thanks in advance.
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where are the installation files of your "all in one package" ?
I have samsung galaxy tab s t800x .As This is the live demo unit.I need the files exactly for this .Which ones I have to use.By the way which way I wil do a full (rom) backup before starting ?
Thanks in advance.

Vas2008 said:
@ashyx : where are the installation files of your "all in one package" ?
I have samsung galaxy tab s t800x .This is the live demo unit.I need the files exactly for this ,which one I have to use.By the way which way I wil do a full (rom) backup before starting ?
Thanks in advance.
---------- Post added at 11:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:09 AM ----------
where are the installation files of your "all in one package" ?
I have samsung galaxy tab s t800x .As This is the live demo unit.I need the files exactly for this .Which ones I have to use.By the way which way I wil do a full (rom) backup before starting ?
Thanks in advance.
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If you want to convert to a retail unit just install my latest update of twrp 3.0.0-0 in the development section.
Factory reset in twrp then reboot to download and install the stock firmware.

Vas2008 said:
@ashyx : where are the installation files of your "all in one package" ?
I have samsung galaxy tab s t800x .This is the live demo unit.I need the files exactly for this ,which one I have to use.By the way which way I wil do a full (rom) backup before starting ?
Thanks in advance.
---------- Post added at 11:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:09 AM ----------
where are the installation files of your "all in one package" ?
I have samsung galaxy tab s t800x .As This is the live demo unit.I need the files exactly for this .Which ones I have to use.By the way which way I wil do a full (rom) backup before starting ?
Thanks in advance.
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ashyx said:
If you want to convert to a retail unit just install my latest update of twrp 3.0.0-0 in the development section.
Factory reset in twrp then reboot to download and install the stock firmware.
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Dear Ashyx,
I have to clarify that I have the live demo unit (T800X) and I want to convert it to the original tablet that anyone can find in the market.Without the Retail Mode stuff.I want to convert it to a regular one SM T800 WiFi.
Can you please tell me which software I should use in this case,which version of rom and provide me with the steps in order to safely flash it and to avoid to damage the tablet?I will be grateful !!!!
Thanks in advance !!

Vas2008 said:
Dear Ashyx,
I have to clarify that I have the live demo unit (T800X) and I want to convert it to the original tablet that anyone can find in the market.Without the Retail Mode stuff.I want to convert it to a regular one SM T800 WiFi.
Can you please tell me which software I should use in this case,which version of rom and provide me with the steps in order to safely flash it and to avoid to damage the tablet?I will be grateful !!!!
Thanks in advance !!
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That's what I mean by a retail unit.
A normal unit for regular use for retail sale not demo.
Just download your firmware from SamMobile and follow the steps in the previous post.

Delete retail files
Hey Ash thanks for the " all in one " it works sweetly...donated too thanks for your work in this area, so I have done everything and finished but looking at storage it tells me its 8gb but I thought these tabs where 16 or 32gb.
Do you know if there is a locked partition with the retail files protected ?

B3NJY said:
Hey Ash thanks for the " all in one " it works sweetly...donated too thanks for your work in this area, so I have done everything and finished but looking at storage it tells me its 8gb but I thought these tabs where 16 or 32gb.
Do you know if there is a locked partition with the retail files protected ?
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It should be.
Flash the PIT file along with the stock firmware this should give you back the correct partition size.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/extracted-sm-t800-pit-download-t3071209
By the way many thanks for your donation support, much appreciated.

Bad Flash
Ooops...something major went wrong after trying that, worried something has changed, it didnt do anything and gave me mount errors so tryed format/wipe data and now it says I have 11gb storage and I get fail on odin trying to install the ota so I can update to lolipop and root, so now I am stuck on rooted kitkat ...:crying: