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[Q] how to change ROM

I have read through this entire forum, just to find out that it seems nearly impossible to change ROM on our SG3. So could someone please give a detailed step by step explanation how to change ROM on the SG3?

Chickendude said:
I have read through this entire forum, just to find out that it seems nearly impossible to change ROM on our SG3. So could someone please give a detailed step by step explanation how to change ROM on the SG3?
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Depends on which ROM you want to flash!

Chickendude said:
I have read through this entire forum, just to find out that it seems nearly impossible to change ROM on our SG3. So could someone please give a detailed step by step explanation how to change ROM on the SG3?
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Its not impossible. . Before flashing, make a backup of the efs partition. For that you need to be rooted. Rooting guide here.
Then backup efs partition. It contains your IMEI. Guide here.
Then the basics of flashing. Flashing guide here.
Apart from these, you also have to follow some other instructions that ROM developers provide for their ROMs.

Thanks, but most of the ROMs I have are .zip files, instead of .tar, so how can I convert those?
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Chickendude said:
Thanks, but most of the ROMs I have are .zip files, instead of .tar, so how can I convert those?
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Which ROM do you have. Do mention the version number also.

Chickendude said:
Thanks, but most of the ROMs I have are .zip files, instead of .tar, so how can I convert those?
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Are you talking about an "update.zip"? Thats just a Package to update the ROM you already have. To do this :
1) Paste the update.zip in your sdcard
2) Reboot into Recovery (Press and Hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Menu Key + Power Button )
3) Select "Apply sdcard:update.zip"
4) Reboot
For doing this, you need to have the whole ROM already installed in your phone. And that will come in a tar package (.tar file).
Flash it using Odin as One Package. And then apply update.zip.

Chickendude said:
Thanks, but most of the ROMs I have are .zip files, instead of .tar, so how can I convert those?
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Silly question but....did you try to UNZIP the roms after you downloaded them?
Peace...
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Yes, I tried, so most likely the ROM is corrupt, but is it also possible to change ROM without using Odin, because Odin doesn't recognise the .ops file?

dhirend_6d said:
Which ROM do you have. Do mention the version number also.
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So far, I have still got the standard ROM, but I am trying to get Kyrrilos on my phone.

Chickendude said:
Yes, I tried, so most likely the ROM is corrupt, but is it also possible to change ROM without using Odin, because Odin doesn't recognise the .ops file?
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No. You have to use ODIN to flash. And the .ops(apollo_0531.ops) you have to select it says "SELECT OPS".

Chickendude said:
So far, I have still got the standard ROM, but I am trying to get Kyrrilos on my phone.
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Oh Kyrillos' ROM!!
For that first you have to download v5.5. There are 2 parts. Download them both in one folder. Then extract only 1st part. Second part will get extracted automatically. You ll then have a .tar file. Then remove SIM and SD. ollow Kyrillos' instructions. Flash and done.

Or perhaps miuiwiz
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People having trouble downgrading from cm7/miui

if u ever wanted to downgrade to a 2.2 rom but dont want to odin to stock JFD this is a workaround download the update script below, open the rom go to META-INF/com/google/android and delete the one thats in there and put the one u downloaded in there instead, u may have to extract the rom first and then re-package it depending on what program your using. good luck
EDIT:extract the updater out of the zip file

wht download below?

Does your script account for the fact that the miui/CM7 Tom's kernels only see mtd mount points and not the Samsung bml mount points?
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movieaddict said:
wht download below?
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sorry the file i tried to upload was an invalid file type so i put the orignal zip file now

Mind making a video?
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laylovj said:
Mind making a video?
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Its not even that hard. Its more trouble to make a video than it is to follow the directions.
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geoffcorey said:
Its not even that hard. Its more trouble to make a video than it is to follow the directions.
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thats what i was thinking lol its a really simple process i tried to be as specific as possible

and feedback from people? i'm interested in using this

konigswagger said:
and feedback from people? i'm interested in using this
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im not sure if anyone has tried this yet i use it all the time like when im going from a 2.3 rom and when i try to install a 2.2 rom and it gives me that error about the version i use this or if u need to skip the version check this should work for you

It doesnt work. It aborts flash.

helikido said:
It doesnt work. It aborts flash.
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The OP doesn't say to flash it...
Read the OP again.
Vibrant+MIUI

Just use Odin, don't shortcut it. The OP here has a very very basic idea of the reason and necessity to change these files, and has not provided a complete set of steps in two different "guides" he has posted here, and nobody has been successful as per the reports.
Bottom line, save both yourself and dev in the future a headache, and just use Odin.
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[Q] Obsolote Clockwork Recovery links - Where do I find valid ones?

The links shown in this great video tutorial are no longer valid:
1. http://adrynalyne.us/files/odin/Odin3y1.3.exe
2. http://adrynalyne.us/files/odin/cwm_recovery_test4_adryn.tar
3. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2056318/update.zip
4. http://www.mediafire.com/?7k4d3830rrhvcg
Where can I find updated reliable ones?
Update: I manage to find in the meanwhile this very readable HowTo (with links) but so far, all readers in the comments area reported failure. So I don't know what to make of this.
Thanks.

Look for my recovery post in the development section. That will set you up with CWM v3.x.x. If you need the older 2.5.x version let me know.
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jaizero said:
Look for my recovery post in the development section.
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Many thanks! Are you referring to this thread?
If that is indeed the correct thread, can you confirm that the following components versions are compatible together as a package?
Odin3-v1.85.zip
cwm_recovery_test4_adryn.tar
update.zip
(what is the 4th component that was supposed to be downloaded from http://www.mediafire.com/?7k4d3830rrhvcg ???)

Yes, that'll work
And I don't know what the other part was, but what you have seems to be all you need
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trailblazer101 said:
And I don't know what the other part was, but what you have seems to be all you need
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In the video, around 01:34, a file name Continuum Pit.pit is shown. Could that be it? What is that file and where do I find it?

Ignore it. You don't need it.
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I use the pit file everytime I use Odin now. It helps the files go on the right place. Instead of dumping it on Droid to decypher it out. You can down load it from my ec07clean tut in #2 post.
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Updated build.props for el30 (and legendary) roms! Updated with flashable zips!

If you were already getting the update message before flashing or pasting this file YOU MUST CLEAR CACHE AFTER PASTING OR FLASHING!!! That will clear the ota download from your phone and it won't be downloaded again after the build.prop edit!
Clean GB MTD 1.1.2 > http://db.tt/BfUir1kc.
Flashable- http://db.tt/OVjJAZw0
(If running bml version open the file after downloading with a text editor and change any mtd to bml and then replace in /system)
Sleeper rom > http://db.tt/pNLSOZ3B.
Flashable- http://db.tt/aekFn8K9
Thunderhawk IV el30 > http://db.tt/TFWgS337
Flashable- http://db.tt/hQzt0dlK
Legendary 2.2 ei22 > http://db.tt/Jq2i1TMX
Flashable > http://db.tt/usbR2lg1
THANK YOU DARKIERAWR for throwing these in flashable zips.... if you see a post of his around HIT THANKS!!!
Rename build.prop and overwrite the one in /system
if you don't see the rom you run here and want it just tell me the name of the rom and I will get it up... or, if you want to be nice, link me to it...

Thank you flast
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ÜBER™ said:
Thank you flast
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Tired of seeing it everyday... I figure this might help somewhat...

Bump for no update questions today!

You know you have to make this flashable in CWM. If people don't know how to edit the build.prop they are not going to be able to install this in system either without lots of guidance.

kennyglass123 said:
You know you have to make this flashable in CWM. If people don't know how to edit the build.prop they are not going to be able to install this in system either without lots of guidance.
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If people don't know how to download either es or root explorer and mount system and overwrite their other build.prop, they deserve to keep getting the update message... I can understand not being completely clear on what to edit, but not being able to paste a file to the system directory... get an iphone... or unroot immediately cuz your bound to screw your phone up if you can't figure that out... come on people, be smarter than the phone...

flastnoles11 said:
Clean GB MTD 1.1.2 > http://db.tt/BfUir1kc. (If running bml version open the file after downloading with a text editor and change any mtd to bml and then replace in /system)
Sleeper rom > http://db.tt/pNLSOZ3B.
Thunderhawk IV el30 > http://db.tt/TFWgS337
Rename build.prop and overwrite the one in /system
if you don't see the rom you run here and want it just tell me the name of the rom and I will get it up... or, if you want to be nice, link me to it...
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I didn't have to rename it... i copied it over and i rebooted and had the system update notification in the notification pulldown so i cleared it, hopefully i won't see it anymore

davidrules7778 said:
I didn't have to rename it... i copied it over and i rebooted and had the system update notification in the notification pulldown so i cleared it, hopefully i won't see it anymore
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You might have to boot into cwm and clear cache... after that you'll be good to go.... clean gb is the only one that doesn't have to be renamed... I renamed the other ones so I wouldn't mix them up on my sd card... if your on clean gb bml... go into /system and open up build.prop and change wherever you see mtd to bml...

flastnoles11 said:
You might have to boot into cwm and clear cache... after that you'll be good to go.... clean gb is the only one that doesn't have to be renamed... I renamed the other ones so I wouldn't mix them up on my sd card... if your on clean gb bml... go into /system and open up build.prop and change wherever you see mtd to bml...
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Nope I am on mtd and haven't seen it since I cleared it, so I am a happy camper
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davidrules7778 said:
Nope I am on mtd and haven't seen it since I cleared it, so I am a happy camper
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Good glad it helped you.... hoping to not see any more how to stop update threads... and just know if it does come back... clear cache and it will be gone for good....

flastnoles11 said:
Good glad it helped you.... hoping to not see any more how to stop update threads... and just know if it does come back... clear cache and it will be gone for good....
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will do

flastnoles11 said:
If people don't know how to download either es or root explorer and mount system and overwrite their other build.prop, they deserve to keep getting the update message... I can understand not being completely clear on what to edit, but not being able to paste a file to the system directory... get an iphone... or unroot immediately cuz your bound to screw your phone up if you can't figure that out... come on people, be smarter than the phone...
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That is so mean
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Naddict said:
That is so mean
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Hmm...mean or just real? You decide...lol.
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Naddict said:
That is so mean
Sent using FTL technology from the resurrection ship.
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Its the truth...
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Naddict said:
That is so mean
Sent using FTL technology from the resurrection ship.
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Hey at least give me a lil credit for still putting up the flashables!

flastnoles11 said:
Hey at least give me a lil credit for still putting up the flashables!
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And IIIIIIIIII helped!
Super team we are yes.

darkierawr said:
And IIIIIIIIII helped!
Super team we are yes.
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And all credit for the flashables to you in the o.p.

flastnoles11 said:
And all credit for the flashables to you in the o.p.
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I saw. Thank you, but the mod is yours. Remember that.

As much as we see the question, figured this would be the most downloaded thing on xda!

Only the dozen or so that keep asking the question over and over need it. The rest are smart enough to follow our repeated instructions.
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[Request] Stock Samsung Apps Dump

So at first i thought all this bloat was just bs. But after some things i've checked out some apps i kinda wish i still had some of the Samsung apps. Unfortunately I'm a fool and instead of freezing i just deleted from Tibu.
Any help?

Did I post in the wrong section?
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In the development section there is a post that says "factory stock" using Odin. You could either reset to factory using this method or download the zip file and extract the app you need.
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I'll just extract it thanks!!
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You can te download all the apps from samsung hub too. Deleting chat on will break svoice. Only way to get it back is to Odin or Kies

slider2828 said:
You can te download all the apps from samsung hub too. Deleting chat on will break svoice. Only way to get it back is to Odin or Kies
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So i just Dl'ed the odin file and when i extract it all i see is the md5 file and ss_DL... Nothing there to pull the apks.
Can some one just dump the apks?

At least try and help your self...there is like only 5 threads in the dev section...come on its not that hard...took me less than 10 seconds to find this -_- next time follow forum rules and search before creating a thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259401
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Dwolf16 said:
So i just Dl'ed the odin file and when i extract it all i see is the md5 file and ss_DL... Nothing there to pull the apks.
Can some one just dump the apks?
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Man come on don't be lazy.... Just log into samsung hub and download... its like 5 seconds....

That would be easy if I didn't debloat my phone and get rid of hub. I never asked to be called lazy i just searched the forum like everyone should. Didn't see **** because i obviously didn't know what de-odexed meant so i thought i would start a new thread. Sorry that it comes off lazy i thought in general i could ask this dumb question instead of taking up a developer post.
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mg2195 said:
At least try and help your self...there is like only 5 threads in the dev section...come on its not that hard...took me less than 10 seconds to find this -_- next time follow forum rules and search before creating a thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259401
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romracer said:
I noticed the previously posted de-odexed dump was not complete. Its missing several items. Below are links to my attempt at de-odexing the system apps and framework. It is a complete dump.
Deodexed framework (MD5 543acaded314224318cd90775654b57c)
Deodexed apps (MD5 58de9c029f1f62ba06dcc634020eeca9)
I have actually pushed this to my device and verified its working. I did this by "stop"ing the Android runtime, using the internal "SD" with adb push and some for loops then an adb reboot. I will not provide more detailed instructions.
I DO NOT RECOMMEND YOU TRY UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!
I hope other ROM developers can use this as a base once we have a safe way to restore soft bricks.
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Yea i'm not so good at adb pushing as its been a while. so thanks but no thanks

Dwolf16 said:
Yea i'm not so good at adb pushing as its been a while. so thanks but no thanks
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-_- then extract the apps and use a file explorer to push them to /system, adb isnt the only way...but I really think for you the easiest way is to return to stock...theres a thread in the dev section...just requires a couple clicks of the mouse
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Dwolf16 said:
Yea i'm not so good at adb pushing as its been a while. so thanks but no thanks
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you mean it's too hard to do "adb push [location of file (newb tip: you can even drag the file into the terminal/cmd window and it'll automatically place the file location!!)] /system"

mg2195 said:
-_- then extract the apps and use a file explorer to push them to /system, adb isnt the only way...but I really think for you the easiest way is to return to stock...theres a thread in the dev section...just requires a couple clicks of the mouse
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Thanks. I did that last night and it worked. Sorry for the hassle.
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you mean it's too hard to do "adb push [location of file (newb tip: you can even drag the file into the terminal/cmd window and it'll automatically place the file location!!)] /system"

Thanks for the noob tip as well never knew that.

Dwolf16 said:
Thanks. I did that last night and it worked. Sorry for the hassle.
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you mean it's too hard to do "adb push [location of file (newb tip: you can even drag the file into the terminal/cmd window and it'll automatically place the file location!!)] /system"

Thanks for the noob tip as well never knew that.
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Glad you ended up getting it...sorry looking back I did come across as rude...just got so much going on right now ive been kinda on edge...in all honesty I wasted more time and energy then was needed...and if anything I should be sorry for the hassle
-we were all in the same boat as you once...new to android development and not knowing what to do...sometimes its easy to forget that....but youll be a pro in no time
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slider2828 said:
You can te download all the apps from samsung hub too. Deleting chat on will break svoice. Only way to get it back is to Odin or Kies
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I'm definitely new in the game but just wanted to clarify this statement. I disabled a bunch of the bloatware apps prior to rooting my S4 today. The only app I deleted using Rom Toolbox Lite was ChatOn before deciding it wasn't a good idea to remove anything instead of just leaving all the bloatware disabled.
I went back and re-installed ChatOn and ChatOn Voice & Video Chat through Google Play / Market and S Voice seems to be working just fine. I saw another thread that said uninstalling/deleting ChatOn would affect S Voice but I'm not seeing this effect. Was re-installing ChatOn through Google Play store vs Odin or Kies a waste of time?
Still learning here, any feedback is appreciated.
Edit: I ended up just doing recovery through Kies to ensure the stock apps were restored appropriately and made sure not to disable ChatOn this time. Just curious why S-Voice worked for me after having rooted and deleted ChatOn but others had issues with this.