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Some people seem to have trouble with looking for info, so here it is, in noob friendly, convenient way.
There are basically four ways to restore our phone to usability, and usage somewhat depends upon how heavily is your system damaged
1. xRecovery
If our phone does not load the system (so we're stuck at SE logo on boot) and we have xRecovery, we can flash the last working backup. This is as clear as it can be, provided that you need to know something already to install xRecovery.
For those who don't know what it is: it's a boothack, which allows to backup and restore all the data stored on phone memory, install custom zips and do other cunning stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878426 - here's how to install it, enjoy.
2. Flashtool
Flashtool is a software developed for Xperia X10, with later added functionality for our precious X8.
It comes in handy when two things happen: we cannot, for whatever reason, enter xRecovery and we don't want to/cannot use SEUS or PCC.
How to use?
1. Download latest version from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
2. Download ROM image, whichever you prefer:
X8 Shakira E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf
X8_1.6_clear.ftf
X8_2.0.2_China.ftf
SE x8_2.1_rus.ftf
3. Download the baseband if you want to flash it (custom ROMs like miniCM or CM7 require baseband ending with "15" in order for app2sd to work):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976538
4. Place ftf file in /firmwares directory of your flashtool.
5. Install drivers from /drivers directory (if your antivirus doesn't like them, disable the antivirus )
6. Prepare yourself - plug the USB cable to the computer (NOT TO THE DEVICE YET) and launch flasher.
7. Click "flash", choose your ROM from the list, wait for instructions.
8. When the instruction pops up, press and hold "back" button on your X8 and plug the cable into it. Keep holding untill you see that flashing of files has begun, then you may release it.
9. Flashing will take a while, you may observe the progress on a bottom bar. When it's finished you will be asked to plug off your device and reboot it.
10. Tadam! It's functional again! Clean installation which you may screw up again
11. If you wish to change baseband, clean firmware directory in flashtool and place baseband ftf file in it, then go through flashing procedure again.
3. SEUS/PCC flashing
Most probably the most prototipical way to deal with it. PCC is PC Companion, soft that you obtain on your SD card along with your device, or you can download from SE website: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/pccompanion/xperiax10?cc=gb&lc=en
Once downloaded and installed, launch it. Most probably it will download some updates. Then choose device updating and follow the instructions. As for flashing - the procedure with holidng back button is the same as with flashtool.
As PCC is heavy and buggy, we are presented with an alternative - SEUS, the Sony Ericsson Update Service. You may download it here: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup.../detailed/updateservice/xperiax10?cc=gb&lc=en
Once installed and launched, SEUS will start looking for updates. Let it take its time. After a while you will be presented with a board full of phones. Choose your Xperia from the list and continue. You will be asked to flash your phone, analogically as in flashtool in point 2. After flashing is done, SEUS will download the latest SE ROM available for your device and flash it.
ATTENTION
Flashtool, PCC and SEUS will cause loss of data such as contacts, stored messages, installed apps and so on. Anything that exists in phone memory will be erased.
Flashing a backup in xRecovery will cause similar data loss. However, it is possible to flash only system or only data backup in xRecovery. Some ROMs (like miniCM) are updated by update.zip which erases only /system folder, leaving personal data and installed apps intact.
However, you need to be able to enter xRecovery mode in order to use it, SEUS and flashtool do not require enabling the phone. PCC requires the phone to be turned on first in order to recognize it correctly, so it's more update-oriented.
Hope someone will benefit. If you see any mistakes, in spelling, grammar or content, let me know and I will correct it!
haha nice post...
i guess you bricked your phone too much today lol...and decided to write a guide...
really cool.
That is correct, and it took me some time to assamble all the things I needed, especially that SEUS was crashing on update And I really see nothing wrong in making threads that contain all the necessary info in one place, as long as it's mistakes free and helps anyone I've seen similar threads on polish android boards and they help a lot, both people who need such help and board stuff, who don't need to close/combine/delete multiple threads concerning the very same issue.
This is very helpful.. thanks Man..
Do i have to flash the baseband before the ROM?
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Nope, you flash ROM first, then then you may change baseband. I'll add this info to the first post
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Nope, you flash ROM first, then then you may change baseband. I'll add this info to the first post
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Okay thanks, but is it safe when changing the baseband? I read from the other thread about somekind of lost signal issue?
Sorry i'm a little bit noob about this stuff.
If you open the thread with basebands and the online directory with basebands and kernels you will see that there are files for E15 mobile phone divided into two kinds - E15i and E15a. i is for Europe, a is for USA. If you flash wrong files - 3G won't work.
Or at least that's how I understand that issue
thanks man,,,i bricked my phone.. need this
Great Job Graveir, Thanks. Method2 worked for me.
Very complete topic,
SEUS un-brick my phone thanx
Dude....I f%^#ing love you...you saved my phone!!!
Thanks a lot for your tips & your tutorial!
Thank man! This helped me so much!
I need this so much thx man!" I think method 2 is the answer if you want to go back to the official 2.1 eclair?? Am i right? Sory im really new with this stuff
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I've used first method.then update with PC C .and the with flash tool i've roothen my phone and instaled xrecovery
now using gingerdx if my phone bricked can i use seus
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now using gingerdx if my phone bricked can i use seus
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Of course
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Awsome man, evreything about how to repair bricked phone in on place. This is what I loking for just in case if my phone gone bricked ^^
i bricked my x8, when i turn it on, it shows a cellphone icon with an exclamation point. can this be fixed by SEUS? the screen dimmed, is this a total brick?
wow, maybe yes that is a "full" brick. hmm, just try to use flashtool method, that is the last recovery attempt for a bricked x8
First of all, please accept my apology for this post - I've tried my best to read up on this, and read all the threads available, but I'm still totally confused... which is why I'm asking.
I've got the Arc from Orange in the UK, so it's full of all sorts of software that I'm never going to use - in addition to blocking the ability to use WiFi tethering (which is very annoying).
So I've come here looking for help, and from what I can tell, I need to debrand the phone, back to the stock SE rom, to get rid of it all... the problem is, as I said above, I'm just really confused as to how to do it.
I'm not too interested in rooting the phone, or gaining access to the bootloader - as I don't know what they do - I just want to get rid of the orange software (and get WiFi tethering working).
Can someone point me in the right direction please?
Thank you
Here is a little guide:
1. Download FlashTool (I used the latest Beta) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
2. Download Arc ROM from: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9IRV888N
3. Open the folder you extracted FlashTool to and place the ROM (Arc_1.0_SE_StockROM_Decrypted.ftf) in the "firmware" folder.
4. Open "X10FlashTool.exe" and click the FLASH button.
5. The Arc firmware you put in the "firmware" folder should show up and be selected. Click OK.
6. Now just follow the onscreen instructions and it will do the rest for you.
Notes: Because I had never done this before I took out my SDcard in case it did something to that (I doubt it does). My battery was fully charged. It also took ages to turn on after flashing it but I think it's because I was watching it thinking I had messed something up haha. Also I actually created the firmware file from the .sin files in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993900 but thought uploading the .ftf would make things easier.
Hope this helps.
Hi, thank you for your reply, I'll be giving that a go at lunchtime. Who was your phone branded with? And have you had any problems with it since?
I really hope I don't end up bricking my phone, because that would make me very sad
Hi, I've just finished flashing the phone (you're right, it does take a very long time for it to load up), and so far as I can tell, it's working just fine.
The best part of this whole thing is that now I'm able to share my data connection with my iPad via WiFi - so very happy about that.
Thank you for the instructions, it made it very easy to follow and understand
Sorry if someone else already asked this, but after flashing the phone will we still be able to update via SEUS?
I had the Three firmware so there wasn't really much difference apart from a load of crap games and the bootup screen.
Don't see why we would't be able to update using the SE software anymore.
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Here is a little guide:
1. Download FlashTool (I used the latest Beta) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
2. Download Arc ROM from: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9IRV888N
3. Open the folder you extracted FlashTool to and place the ROM (Arc_1.0_SE_StockROM_Decrypted.ftf) in the "firmware" folder.
4. Open "X10FlashTool.exe" and click the FLASH button.
5. The Arc firmware you put in the "firmware" folder should show up and be selected. Click OK.
6. Now just follow the onscreen instructions and it will do the rest for you.
Notes: Because I had never done this before I took out my SDcard in case it did something to that (I doubt it does). My battery was fully charged. It also took ages to turn on after flashing it but I think it's because I was watching it thinking I had messed something up haha. Also I actually created the firmware file from the .sin files in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993900 but thought uploading the .ftf would make things easier.
Hope this helps.
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you know where the bit it gets to plug your usb in while holding the back button... nothing seems to happen what am ia doing wrong???
will debranding your phone void the warranty?
Can i flash the firmware if my phone is simlocked?(i can't unlock the bootloader)
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will debranding your phone void the warranty?
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Very much doubt it, as your not touching the the bootloader,
also you are installing SE firmware not custom so it should be ok,
i dont want orange bloatware, so iv done it, and its faster.
is it the .184 version that youve got now?
im considering it but im not sure t-mobile actually have any bloatware and I cant find any details of any differences between the two version :/
@diggedy
I originally had a t-mobile version, and the only difference is the Top Apps program, and the default browser homepage.
I noticed a lot of battery use by the TMOSync application (>20%!!). Returned it and upgraded via Carphone Warehouse to get an unlocked model.
Ive not seent his TMOSync application in my usage. Is it not something youve signed up for on the t-mobile website?
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Ive not seent his TMOSync application in my usage. Is it not something youve signed up for on the t-mobile website?
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No, not signed up for anything. I didn't spend too long investigating, as I returned the phone to get an unlocked one.
Looks like there are other people with the same issue though T-Mobile Forum: Xperia Arc - poor battery life
Although while your Arc is un-branded your warranty is void.
However.
When you use Sony Ericsson update service you reinstall the software, in affect your phone is flashed to the original branded software. So no, as long as you re-flash your phone using SEUS if you send for repair you will be fine.
d4rkwind said:
Here is a little guide:
1. Download FlashTool (I used the latest Beta) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
2. Download Arc ROM from: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9IRV888N
3. Open the folder you extracted FlashTool to and place the ROM (Arc_1.0_SE_StockROM_Decrypted.ftf) in the "firmware" folder.
4. Open "X10FlashTool.exe" and click the FLASH button.
5. The Arc firmware you put in the "firmware" folder should show up and be selected. Click OK.
6. Now just follow the onscreen instructions and it will do the rest for you.
Notes: Because I had never done this before I took out my SDcard in case it did something to that (I doubt it does). My battery was fully charged. It also took ages to turn on after flashing it but I think it's because I was watching it thinking I had messed something up haha. Also I actually created the firmware file from the .sin files in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993900 but thought uploading the .ftf would make things easier.
Hope this helps.
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Anybody who tried debranding their phones, how much free space do you have after debranding? is the UI any faster than previous? Also is there any disadvantage of debranding? Thanks.
I had 280mb after unbranding. It seems about the same speed. Too early to comment on anything long term.
disadvantages are it may void warranty... but this isnt confirmed.
I have some questions.
- Is the rom is multilanguage?
- Is it possible to return to a branded rom, for a sav? One person said it was possible with SEUS, can anyone confirm?
- Is it still possible to get the updates after debranding?
Hey there, trying to flash but it doesnt recognize my phone any suggestions?
What drivers do i use?
Never mind, got it... installed the SEUS witch had the drivers includet...
Can someone help me?
I need to brand my arc because of changeing with another arc.
I must send it back to my shop.
I need a Firmware with TMobile branding (germany)
I had debranded my arc with the tutorial in the forum. (i flashed global customized .181)
greetings
Hi there,
Using an unlocked Play from Rogers (Fido sim), read a few posts that update was to come July 1st in Canada... I'm not seeing one. Can someone confirm updating this way? I'm pretty sure I could update thru Pc companion but I've rooted the phone and would like to keep it this way, again read somewhere that only using OTA update would allow to keep root, is that right?
Thanks in advance
bogoo said:
Hi there,
Using an unlocked Play from Rogers (Fido sim), read a few posts that update was to come July 1st in Canada... I'm not seeing one. Can someone confirm updating this way? I'm pretty sure I could update thru Pc companion but I've rooted the phone and would like to keep it this way, again read somewhere that only using OTA update would allow to keep root, is that right?
Thanks in advance
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Why wait for the rogers update? When you know the next update is gonna be slow. Just flash the UK(works on your play) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090 and you will always get the updates first and root as well
I'm on rogers and I still don't have the update yet. I tried doing the check for update. Still nothing.
If you install the software on your desktop and check for an update you will find it. Every time I plug my phone in it says there is an update but I don't want to update it yet.
The software I am talking about is the one where when you plug in the phone on the phones screen it says would you like to install software to the computer blah blah blah.
I was the one that emailed Sony E and they said July first. I think Rogers messed it up and we can only update through the PC. I’m going to use the UK if I can get it to work. They say it’s 3 steps but each of those steps are many steps. For instance it says “Add ftf firmwares files in the firmwares folder” I have no idea where the Firmwares folder is and it doesn’t say. I will do some research and do it. I have all my stuff on the SD at the moment and it said it will format. Does this mean I have to start over? Will it remove my contacts? LOL my contacts took me a long time to setup.
Flashing it to generic uk firmware is a really easy. Just backup your own contacts to gmail... I didn't know how to do it but all my contacts are on my sim card anyways.
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I was the one that emailed Sony E and they said July first. I think Rogers messed it up and we can only update through the PC. I’m going to use the UK if I can get it to work. They say it’s 3 steps but each of those steps are many steps. For instance it says “Add ftf firmwares files in the firmwares folder” I have no idea where the Firmwares folder is and it doesn’t say. I will do some research and do it. I have all my stuff on the SD at the moment and it said it will format. Does this mean I have to start over? Will it remove my contacts? LOL my contacts took me a long time to setup.
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Use something like MyPhoneExplorer Client you can back up contacts, sms messages e.t.c just back up what you want then follow the steps it easy enough.
For instance it says “Add ftf firmwares files in the firmwares folder” I have no idea where the Firmwares folder is and it doesn’t say
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Download the latest flashtools and unzip the flashtools to your desktop, in the folder you unziped it to there is the firmware folder. Just put the files from the ".184 UK firmware".zip into the firmware folder and then open flash tools and flash. When i did it, it didnt wipe my sd card just my phone apps e.t.c but it took 5 mins to reinstall them/re-setup after using ota to update to 2.3.3 and keep root
or see here for a quick guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10879528&postcount=3
I will back them up but Gmail puts everyone that emailed me in the list and it sucks. I email people to buy stuff but wouldn't want them in my contacts.
Thanks
I will give it a try tonight. I'm tired of waiting for Rogers.
You can grab all the rogers app off the market afterwards? The only one I kept was the my account one. You'll notice that the bootup becomes crazy fast, compared to the rogers stock.
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yes you can. Search for Rogers and they all come up. My account is the first one.
I posted this in the other 2.3.3 thread. thought it was relevent here.
i hate reposted normally . but yeah ..
Just updated to 2.3.3 here in Alberta... did it through the PC companion.. took not to long. the initial boot after update seemed to take forever.. roughly 8 minutes.
After everything booted up, i restarted the phone again .. and already noticed the boot time was alot faster.. faster than 2.3.2 for sure..
I was getting the same thing where the OTA update said the phone version was current .. but the PC companion found a new version and the install was easy as pie.
Dont notice anything else differant really. other than the boot time... hopefully ill notice the battery life increase everyones talking about..
** and maybe its just me . but my predictive text in messaging seems slightly diffearnt ? i dont know how . it just does.. maybe its just me.
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Updated mine.
go to mobilesyrup.com and it tells you how
still not seeing it... could it be because my phone is unlocked? i'm still technically on the rogers network though since i'm with fido...
bogoo said:
still not seeing it... could it be because my phone is unlocked? i'm still technically on the rogers network though since i'm with fido...
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Bought a Rogers phone, using it on Fido as well. Updated through PC Companion with no issues.
Hi,
Spent some time looking around the forums, but I wanted to make sure before I returned the phone for repair.
Basically I had the phone rooted to copy across a couple of library files and so than I can use nVidias Perfhud ES. The device worked perfectly, I also applied the previous update with no problems.
Today, after getting tired of receiving the update nag every few minutes I decided to update to latest firmware (4.5.91 I think). It downloaded the file, restarted, the progress bar run across and restarted again and that's where it stopped at the Moto boot logo.
After 20 minutes I decided to take the battery out and restart, same thing. I looked at the help section of Motorola's website and found the hard reset option. Booted into android recovery mode (the method for 2.2 didn't work, but 2.3 did the job - so I am guessing the boot image 2.3 installed correctly), did a wipe and restarted, again no luck.
Second try, downloaded the update file manually copied to a sd card and through recovery set to update, according to the log all was alright, but it still doesnt get past the motorola boot screen.
Anyone had this before, do I have any options here? I already contacted Motorola they said that I can send it for repair but I am situated in UK and phone was bought through a US retailer (AT&T Atrix) so they need a US address, which makes it kinda complicated. Any help/info will be much appreciated, thanks!
You can easy RSDlite the 2.3.4/4.5.91 service SBF I will look for the link and I will post it
mramirezusa said:
You can easy RSDlite the 2.3.4/4.5.91 service SBF I will look for the link and I will post it
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I was looking at this thread just a minute ago http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 is this the method you are referring to? (I am still catching up with all the slag!)
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I was looking at this thread just a minute ago http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 is this the method you are referring to? (I am still catching up with all the slag!)
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http://www.filesonic.com/file/15073...signed-ATT-US-GAS_NA_OLPSGBATTSPE_P011.sbf.gz
1FF-olympus-user-2.3.4-4.5.91-110625-release-keys-signed-ATT-US-GAS_NA_OLPSGBATTSPE_P011.sbf
MD5: 56721d893e43b814e95683a00b165555
SHA1: e00786e975b4f1d9fba2ff90c1ee6bbf95bb47b2
RSDLite 5.3.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=634879&d=1308872277
download both files and will post instructions bellow
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http://www.filesonic.com/file/15073...signed-ATT-US-GAS_NA_OLPSGBATTSPE_P011.sbf.gz
1FF-olympus-user-2.3.4-4.5.91-110625-release-keys-signed-ATT-US-GAS_NA_OLPSGBATTSPE_P011.sbf
MD5: 56721d893e43b814e95683a00b165555
SHA1: e00786e975b4f1d9fba2ff90c1ee6bbf95bb47b2
RSDLite 5.3.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=634879&d=1308872277
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1. Unzip the first file, you will ended with a file with .sbf extension
2. Install RSDlite 5.3.1
3. Turn off the Phone and Disconect from USB
4. Press and Hold VOL UP while you turn the phone hold until the tag of RSD show up in the screen
5. Connect the phone to USB/PC
6. Open RSDLite and chose file to flash go to the one on step#1 (to chose click on "...") then press Start and wait until it said PASS on the status.
Be sure the phone is charge at least 40%-50% and do not touch your pc when is doing... to make sure everything go right remove SIM card and external SD card.
Excellent thanks! I will try this tomorrow - device is at work, just to make sure, this will wipe all data and install latest firmware right?
My take on this is (after looking at the zip of the update and finding those same files I copied across a while ago in there) that for some reason it failed to copy the new ones on top of the old and is trying to call non-existing code.. Hope that method you posted works!
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Excellent thanks! I will try this tomorrow - device is at work, just to make sure, this will wipe all data and install latest firmware right?
My take on this is (after looking at the zip of the update and finding those same files I copied across a while ago in there) that for some reason it failed to copy the new ones on top of the old and is trying to call non-existing code.. Hope that method you posted works!
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thats a service sbf so in data get preserve...
I think what it was wring with your OTA was that some of the files on you phone are already mod or replaced with something, so when try to do the ota a do the file checksum on each file then return with different code, so the upgrade stop automatic and get stuck in something, in that case you need to flash a SBF
NOTE: that once you are in the new 2.3.4/4.5.91 please NEVER try to downgrade with lower sbf in this case 1.83/1.57/1.26 etc....
Yes, I do remember reading something about not trying to downgrade from latest. You have been really helpful and fast to reply so thanks again!
Seems to be a big problem.
Restore finished with any problems, everything is good! Thanks for your time, I owe you a beer!
As I begin rooting process for my J710, and realize that the J710 is still fairly new so I thought I write this post and share my notes with everyone to help your transition goes smoothly.
First thing first, some safety tips.
Know your stock firmware. In this case SM-J710 is the min requirement
Have a stock firmware file downloaded on your PC. There's nothing for US right now, but J710 is not region lock so it matter not which version you chose on Sammobile
Make sure your current and new version match up as much as possible. So J710 should be the first 4 that need to match
Created a Folder on your PC for J710, and organize everything in one place. Samething with phone microSD card
Try to make a habbit out of keeping track of your process. It will help you out alot when things goes wrong and are looking for help. Or if you need to go back and see where you make mistake. Especially useful if you are new at this. Dev can't help you if you don't know what you did yourself.
10min rules. Always give the phone minimum 10 min to boot the first time before you disconnect the battery. Sometimes it just take longer, but 10min is a good start for first booth.
TOOLS you will need.
ODin newest is 3.10, but other version will be fine
Stock USB cable that came with the phone. This will save you the hassle of downloading USB installer, and it makes data transfer from ODin to phone alot safer.
TWRP for J710. right now it's only beta phase, but I beleive its 3.02.
Superuser zip files to be flash upon successful installation of TWRP
BACK UP DATA: With the app you can use ES explorer and back up to you microSD.
With the phone, just plug in to your computer, Copy the phone folder, and create a subfolder on your PC and name it System then paste everything onto that folder. After rooting is done. Re-install the app again, then copy your system folder onto the new system folder of your root phone. Restart your phone, and all your previous login and layout will there the way you left it.
Technically you only need to copy the ANDROID & BACKUP folder for your apps. But the above methods will back up all your media along with apps info, and it alot faster.
I recommend using ES explorer because it will does all the modification for without having to go through TWRP once you have rooted enable. Just enable root, and whatever you want to modify, place it in the correct folder of the phone SYS. Reboot and its done. You won't have to go through TWRP and risk bricking. You can save your modify rom in a zip file and share up here. It like being a developer for dummies.
So before you begin. The number 1 thing you should have is the firmware. SM-J710 from Sammobile. With that being said, I have found 2 links for rooting. They are both similiar process, but the one from XDA is for SM-J710F. and the link from Androidinfo is for SM-J710MN. Depend on your choosing you need to have a backup firmware from the method that you chose.
Now that you have the stockfirmware, and your phone is not the F or MN series. Flash the stock firmware of the method that you chose, and go with the rooting process for that method. here are the links:
XDA Video tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/how-to/video-root-samsung-galaxy-j7-sm-j710f-t3401790
XDA thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/development/recovery-samsung-galaxy-sm-j710f-t3380736
Androidinfotech: http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-samsung-galaxy-j7-2016-sm-j710mn.html
This rooting method is working mostly with ODin, odds of you bricking your phone is about the same as winning a lottery. With that being said, make sure everything that you plan on flashing is from J710 and you should be fine.
The J7 is more like an opensource phone from Samsung. It does not have a lot of restriction like the other models such as S series. But you are working with a beta version of TWRP so it might not work out the first time around. If that is the case, flash a different firmware model or wait for a stable version. It not the end of the world if you phone is rooted.
Backtrack to beginning: Flash the stock firmware to begin the process again. WIPING DATA before any process is always a plus.
using ODin: Flash Firmware on "BL" for new version, i forgot which slot it is for the older version
Flash: TWRP and SU on "AP" slot for new version
INTERESTING FACTS: I ran across a thread online that mention backing firmware via Odin is possible. Hopefully someone here on XDA might have an idea on the methods, if such a thing exist. I thought I share this. If only I remember where I ran into that post.
Last notes: During the rooting process, I recommend letting the phone reboot completely as you progress through each phase of the process. the reason for this, is so it will help you identify if the TWRP is not installing, or the kernels is incorrect, or the SU.
Your phone will bootloop if TWRP does not optain write priviledges.
Your kernels will always install, but if TWRP does not have privileges the phone will not boot.
Should you were able to get TWRP, and Kernel to install properly, but fail to get SU to install. You gonna have to play around with other SU version. I would do a TWRP back up should I was able to get it to install, before moving on to SU. This way you won't have to start from the beginning if it doesn't work out.
With that, I leave the rest in your hand. Goodlucks
Vi3tDroidz said:
As I begin rooting process for my J710, and realize that the J710 is still fairly new so I thought I write this post and share my notes with everyone to help your transition goes smoothly.
First thing first, some safety tips.
Know your stock firmware. In this case SM-J710 is the min requirement
Have a stock firmware file downloaded on your PC. There's nothing for US right now, but J710 is not region lock so it matter not which version you chose on Sammobile
Make sure your current and new version match up as much as possible. So J710 should be the first 4 that need to match
Created a Folder on your PC for J710, and organize everything in one place. Samething with phone microSD card
Try to make a habbit out of keeping track of your process. It will help you out alot when things goes wrong and are looking for help. Or if you need to go back and see where you make mistake. Especially useful if you are new at this. Dev can't help you if you don't know what you did yourself.
10min rules. Always give the phone minimum 10 min to boot the first time before you disconnect the battery. Sometimes it just take longer, but 10min is a good start for first booth.
TOOLS you will need.
ODin newest is 3.10, but other version will be fine
Stock USB cable that came with the phone. This will save you the hassle of downloading USB installer, and it makes data transfer from ODin to phone alot safer.
TWRP for J710. right now it's only beta phase, but I beleive its 3.02.
Superuser zip files to be flash upon successful installation of TWRP
BACK UP DATA: With the app you can use ES explorer and back up to you microSD.
With the phone, just plug in to your computer, Copy the phone folder, and create a subfolder on your PC and name it System then paste everything onto that folder. After rooting is done. Re-install the app again, then copy your system folder onto the new system folder of your root phone. Restart your phone, and all your previous login and layout will there the way you left it.
Technically you only need to copy the ANDROID & BACKUP folder for your apps. But the above methods will back up all your media along with apps info, and it alot faster.
I recommend using ES explorer because it will does all the modification for without having to go through TWRP once you have rooted enable. Just enable root, and whatever you want to modify, place it in the correct folder of the phone SYS. Reboot and its done. You won't have to go through TWRP and risk bricking. You can save your modify rom in a zip file and share up here. It like being a developer for dummies.
So before you begin. The number 1 thing you should have is the firmware. SM-J710 from Sammobile. With that being said, I have found 2 links for rooting. They are both similiar process, but the one from XDA is for SM-J710F. and the link from Androidinfo is for SM-J710MN. Depend on your choosing you need to have a backup firmware from the method that you chose.
Now that you have the stockfirmware, and your phone is not the F or MN series. Flash the stock firmware of the method that you chose, and go with the rooting process for that method. here are the links:
XDA Video tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/how-to/video-root-samsung-galaxy-j7-sm-j710f-t3401790
XDA thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/development/recovery-samsung-galaxy-sm-j710f-t3380736
Androidinfotech: http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-samsung-galaxy-j7-2016-sm-j710mn.html
This rooting method is working mostly with ODin, odds of you bricking your phone is about the same as winning a lottery. With that being said, make sure everything that you plan on flashing is from J710 and you should be fine.
The J7 is more like an opensource phone from Samsung. It does not have a lot of restriction like the other models such as S series. But you are working with a beta version of TWRP so it might not work out the first time around. If that is the case, flash a different firmware model or wait for a stable version. It not the end of the world if you phone is rooted.
Backtrack to beginning: Flash the stock firmware to begin the process again. WIPING DATA before any process is always a plus.
using ODin: Flash Firmware on "BL" for new version, i forgot which slot it is for the older version
Flash: TWRP and SU on "AP" slot for new version
INTERESTING FACTS: I ran across a thread online that mention backing firmware via Odin is possible. Hopefully someone here on XDA might have an idea on the methods, if such a thing exist. I thought I share this. If only I remember where I ran into that post.
Last notes: During the rooting process, I recommend letting the phone reboot completely as you progress through each phase of the process. the reason for this, is so it will help you identify if the TWRP is not installing, or the kernels is incorrect, or the SU.
Your phone will bootloop if TWRP does not optain write priviledges.
Your kernels will always install, but if TWRP does not have privileges the phone will not boot.
Should you were able to get TWRP, and Kernel to install properly, but fail to get SU to install. You gonna have to play around with other SU version. I would do a TWRP back up should I was able to get it to install, before moving on to SU. This way you won't have to start from the beginning if it doesn't work out.
With that, I leave the rest in your hand. Goodlucks
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I Root the Device but After root there were many issues..... I Keep on getting an notification that unauthorized action ...
and also my device keeps lagging it lags just for a second but this games every 2-3 mins
I also freezed KNOX with lucky patcher but the problem still persists any meathod to solve the problem Thanks
Thanks
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