How to add root access to tar file after edit it - Galaxy Tab General

Hi everybody
I try to add new google appe to factoryfs.rfs but when I re-package tar file there is no root in groups and user how can i do it

Zezoh said:
Hi everybody
I try to add new google appe to factoryfs.rfs but when I re-package tar file there is no root in groups and user how can i do it
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The file with no root ownership is fine. They originally were tagged root because the tar file was probably made by a root user. It has no meaning in Windows or Odin, so do not be concerned.

rotohammer said:
The file with no root ownership is fine. They originally were tagged root because the tar file was probably made by a root user. It has no meaning in Windows or Odin, so do not be concerned.
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Thanks a lot rotohammer

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[Q] anyone mind extracting the rfs files from JMA firmware?

I dont have access to a linux box and I think in order to flash the latest JMA firmware from samfirmware i need to extract the rfs files in order to load them up via odin...if im completely off please disregard or point me to the correct path..
if any helpful souls out there that wouldnt mind extracting the files and uploading them here?
thanks
Im just a noob trying to flash the latest JMA firmware on my JM6 tab
thanks again..
EDIT - Thank you all for explaining it:
For anyone else presented with the same issue; use the zipped JMA file in odin in the PDA box and the pit file located at the bottom of the samfirm page when flashing the latest JMA firmware.
Eltahur said:
I dont have access to a linux box and I think in order to flash the latest JMA firmware from samfirmware i need to extract the rfs files in order to load them up via odin...if im completely off please disregard or point me to the correct path..
if any helpful souls out there that wouldnt mind extracting the files and uploading them here?
thanks
Im just a noob trying to flash the latest JMA firmware on my JM6 tab
thanks again..
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Extract them yourself by opening the file with 7Zip or WinZip. They're just archives.
Also - Should be in the General section.
knightnz said:
Extract them yourself by opening the file with 7Zip or WinZip. They're just archives.
Also - Should be in the General section.
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thanks for the tips. I just installed both winzip and 7zip and could not extract the factory.rfs file with either.....
im guessing I have to extract the factory.rfs file and zip as a tar file for odin right?
Eltahur said:
thanks for the tips. I just installed both winzip and 7zip and could not extract the factory.rfs file with either.....
im guessing I have to extract the factory.rfs file and zip as a tar file for odin right?
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The file you download is a zip file. Unzip it. There should be a tar file in there, tar is an archive format (similar to the way zip is, only it's uncompressed), so use 7zip or other unarchiving software to untar the file. There will be all of the JMA files including the RFS images contained in the tar file.
maniac3389 said:
The file you download is a zip file. Unzip it. There should be a tar file in there, tar is an archive format (similar to the way zip is, only it's uncompressed), so use 7zip or other unarchiving software to untar the file. There will be all of the JMA files including the RFS images contained in the tar file.
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I see, so i downloaded a ziped file from samfirmware with the JMA firmware, unziped it down and got the pit file but there were no tar files in there for me to use in odin under the PDA box.
when flashing JMA what file do i put in PDA box? i pressume thats the only file i will use besides the pit file given that i dont want to replace the modem (phone) file...
I'm sorry if this is not making any sense
Eltahur said:
I see, so i downloaded a ziped file from samfirmware with the JMA firmware, unziped it down and got the pit file but there were no tar files in there for me to use in odin under the PDA box.
when flashing JMA what file do i put in PDA box? i pressume thats the only file i will use besides the pit file given that i dont want to replace the modem (phone) file...
I'm sorry if this is not making any sense
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Go find the thread here that has the JMA firmware, that's where I got mine from
Eltahur said:
I see, so i downloaded a ziped file from samfirmware with the JMA firmware, unziped it down and got the pit file but there were no tar files in there for me to use in odin under the PDA box.
when flashing JMA what file do i put in PDA box? i pressume thats the only file i will use besides the pit file given that i dont want to replace the modem (phone) file...
I'm sorry if this is not making any sense
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Use the JMA file here on XDA. Extra JMA.tar. Select that file ALONE as PDA. No repartition, PIT, Phone or CSC. It'll update PDA, Phone and CSC automatically.
If it doesn't reboot on its own after flash is complete, reboot into recovery.
You should be upgrading to JMA from JM6.
If you still need to extract/unpackage RFS->
Reffer to my guide here
Cheers

[Q] Only 3 files in I5800XXJPM.zip

HI I have downloaded the I5800XXJPM.zip firmware but it has only 3 files in it. Now i am confused how to flash it in Odin. I have flashed earlier using both the method like different files and one package but this file is different. I think i need to make a tar file before.
files that is under the zip file is: factoryfs.rfs, modem.bin and zImage.
Please suggest me the right way.
probably you open the tar file, those three files are inside the tar.
brjshshrma said:
HI I have downloaded the I5800XXJPM.zip firmware but it has only 3 files in it. Now i am confused how to flash it in Odin. I have flashed earlier using both the method like different files and one package but this file is different. I think i need to make a tar file before.
files that is under the zip file is: factoryfs.rfs, modem.bin and zImage.
Please suggest me the right way.
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hey for me there are 6 files. U may have downloaded the wrong one!!...
and its not a .zip its a .tar file after extracting
neo1691 said:
hey for me there are 6 files. U may have downloaded the wrong one!!...
and its not a .zip its a .tar file after extracting
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not its a zip file which has a size of 125 Mb. Previously I flashed my odin with both ways (one package and also with 4 different files) but both of those files were different. Can u give me a link so that I download the right file. Make sure its XXJPM coz i will then flash to Indroid 4.1, currently i m in XXJPF.
brjshshrma said:
not its a zip file which has a size of 125 Mb. Previously I flashed my odin with both ways (one package and also with 4 different files) but both of those files were different. Can u give me a link so that I download the right file. Make sure its XXJPM coz i will then flash to Indroid 4.1, currently i m in XXJPF.
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Try this..
Hope it works
Leave it guys, the file was incomplete. I have downloaded a new file and now flashed it successfully. The matter stands closed, thanks for taking interest.
I had given you a link to a new file
seems you overlooked!!
anyways good to see your problem is solved
neo1691 said:
I had given you a link to a new file
seems you overlooked!!
anyways good to see your problem is solved
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yes, I downloaded a new file before seeing ur link. anyways can u help me with themes and 1% battery mode?
brjshshrma said:
yes, I downloaded a new file before seeing ur link. anyways can u help me with themes and 1% battery mode?
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1% battery mod is working only with fugumod 2.4 kernals!!
what you want to know about themes../??
Just go to themes section download any theme you like..
read all the instructions..
generally there are two to three files which you have to replace with old files in system/framework folder.
some have themed apks also.
you have to replace them with old apks in system/app
that should be helpful!!
PS A thanks buttob do exist there if u dont know !!
The missing files were logo.png and cache.rfs.
I think that missing logo.png is not big deal, but I don't know what cahe.rfs is supposed to do.
LarryMetal said:
Forget it... False reading...
The missing files were logo.png and cache.rfs.
I think that missing logo.png is not big deal, but I don't know what cahe.rfs is supposed to do.
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false reading means???
Good!! i was confused earlier! Thanks for editing
neo1691 said:
false reading means???
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My bad! I had edited my initial post(because I didn't understand right), and then I just added my opinion. With my t"h"urd edit is no more confusing!
LarryMetal said:
My bad! I had edited my initial post(because I didn't understand right), and then I just added my opinion. With my t"h"urd edit is no more confusing!
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its just fine..!!
happens with everyone!

[FIRMWARE][SM-T700] Galaxy Tab 8.4 (Wifi) T700XXU1ANF7 No-Wipe Factory Image

This is the latest firmware (T700XXU1ANF7) as of June 29, 2014 for the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (Wifi) model (SM-T700).
"No-Wipe" means your app data and storage will all stay 100% in tact. Only system mods, custom kernels, and root will be removed as you are flashing stock firmware.
Please feel free to use as you see fit.
Download: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358556680
open1your1eyes0 said:
This is the latest firmware (T700XXU1ANF7) as of June 29, 2014 for the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (Wifi) model.
"No-Wipe" means your app data and storage will all stay 100% in tact. Only system mods, custom kernels, and root will be removed as you are flashing stock firmware.
Please feel free to use as you see fit.
Download: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358554636
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No 10.5 love?
mitchellvii said:
No 10.5 love?
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+1, can't forget us 10.5 owners
mitchellvii said:
No 10.5 love?
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Stock Firmware SM-T800 (Wi-FI)
Stock Firmware SM-T805 (LTE)
Now all I need is a rom to screw my rig up with so I'll need this
Is there any tool to extract system.img?
UPDATE:
I found a way how to do it.
I used sgs4ext4fs by Chainfire to modify system.img and after that Ext2explore to extract files from modified system.img .
Also if anyone is interested how to extract hidden.img, first you need to modify it with sgs4ext4fs and after that use sgs2toext4. Then you can open modified hidden.img with ext4_unpacker and extract files from it.
Dabolx said:
Is there any tool to extract system.img?
UPDATE:
I found a way how to do it.
I used sgs4ext4fs by Chainfire to modify system.img and after that Ext2explore to extract files from modified system.img .
Also if anyone is interested how to extract hidden.img, first you need to modify it with sgs4ext4fs and after that use sgs2toext4. Then you can open modified hidden.img with ext4_unpacker and extract files from it.
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u did it on Windows or Linux? cause I want the system file extracted. can u send it to me please?
Dabolx said:
Is there any tool to extract system.img?
UPDATE:
I found a way how to do it.
I used sgs4ext4fs by Chainfire to modify system.img and after that Ext2explore to extract files from modified system.img .
Also if anyone is interested how to extract hidden.img, first you need to modify it with sgs4ext4fs and after that use sgs2toext4. Then you can open modified hidden.img with ext4_unpacker and extract files from it.
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Maybe you could repack it with root files to get root. There is a how to video on you tube. I would do it, but my linux machine is down.
suzook said:
Maybe you could repack it with root files to get root. There is a how to video on you tube. I would do it, but my linux machine is down.
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Please don't coming from the one that said root is okay from the note 10.1 2014 edition. Root and profit. Sound familiar. You mean root and brick.
mitchellvii said:
No 10.5 love?
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ewells38 said:
+1, can't forget us 10.5 owners
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Apologies for the delay folks. It's now uploaded.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2800372
Dabolx said:
Is there any tool to extract system.img?
UPDATE:
I found a way how to do it.
I used sgs4ext4fs by Chainfire to modify system.img and after that Ext2explore to extract files from modified system.img .
Also if anyone is interested how to extract hidden.img, first you need to modify it with sgs4ext4fs and after that use sgs2toext4. Then you can open modified hidden.img with ext4_unpacker and extract files from it.
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well, we need some step by step instruction here
anyone able to extract system files??
Dabolx said:
Is there any tool to extract system.img?
UPDATE:
I found a way how to do it.
I used sgs4ext4fs by Chainfire to modify system.img and after that Ext2explore to extract files from modified system.img .
Also if anyone is interested how to extract hidden.img, first you need to modify it with sgs4ext4fs and after that use sgs2toext4. Then you can open modified hidden.img with ext4_unpacker and extract files from it.
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Chainfire needs recovery.img to make cf autoroot for us. Are u able to extract the recovery.img for the q0.5 as well as 8.4 so I can post it in the cf auto root thread so we can get root?
FYI for those of you who have PMed me I have fixed the corrupt download and updated the OP link.
Zip
Dabolx said:
Is there any tool to extract system.img?
UPDATE:
I found a way how to do it.
I used sgs4ext4fs by Chainfire to modify system.img and after that Ext2explore to extract files from modified system.img .
Also if anyone is interested how to extract hidden.img, first you need to modify it with sgs4ext4fs and after that use sgs2toext4. Then you can open modified hidden.img with ext4_unpacker and extract files from it.
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Can you please zip extracted and provide a link!!
Thanks
No
jazzespresso said:
well, we need some step by step instruction here
anyone able to extract system files??
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No I am unable to extract and have done many in the past. It appears no one here has been successful either!!!
EMSpilot said:
No I am unable to extract and have done many in the past. It appears no one here has been successful either!!!
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bare with me on that one since I tried too many different options, following worked for me - required files attached here (I ziped, so hopefully XDA did not blocked it)
This is for Windows PC:
1. Download sgs4ext4fs.exe, and download firmware, unzip firmware up until you see system.img.
2. Open command prompt (on windows, click start, type cmd) where system.img, and type
sgs4ext4fs --trim system.img systemt.img
........ > you will see bunch of ............., but wait until it finishes.
3. Once it finishes it creates systemt.img, get sgs2toext4.jar (save it to the same folder), and open sgs2toext4.jar, and drag and drop newly created systemt.img to the window (sgs2toext4.jar's window), wait until it finishes, when it finishes it will create systemt.ext4.img
4. Now last step, download ext2explore.exe, and open it, and go to file --> open image and pick systemt.ext4.img, it will show the img file there (on both side of window), on the left side, select the systemt.ext4.img (should be showing full path), right click your mouse, and select save to your desktop or any other folder location you pick.
Obviously, next step will be odexing everything:laugh:
Yorgo1982 said:
u did it on Windows or Linux? cause I want the system file extracted. can u send it to me please?
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Here you go:
System img from Galaxy Tab 10.5
How about a custom recovery .the build your own recovery with stock recovery.IMG leads to a http// 404 error online after it builds it.any of you smarter than me individuals know how to build a custom CWM/TWRP img ?
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open1your1eyes0 said:
This is the latest firmware (T700XXU1ANF7) as of June 29, 2014 for the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (Wifi) model (SM-T700).
"No-Wipe" means your app data and storage will all stay 100% in tact. Only system mods, custom kernels, and root will be removed as you are flashing stock firmware.
Please feel free to use as you see fit.
Download: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358556680
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I actually needed this this morning and feel indebted to you cause the online so called Stock Firmwares lead to mad amount of bloat to my computer.
Thank you
restore
jball said:
I actually needed this this morning and feel indebted to you cause the online so called Stock Firmwares lead to mad amount of bloat to my computer.
Thank you
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Thanks this worked like a charm!!! Great work!!!

[Guide]Odin Failed While Flashing Stock Frimware

Many people find this issue while flashing stock frimware via Odin That after system.img is done Odin gets failed so I came up with a fix.
1) On pc open the firmware with winrar (or any other software like 7zip)
2)Then extarct the file named hidden.img from it to any place.
3) Rename the hidden.img file as hidden.img.tar . 4)Reflash the frimware through odin
5)You will get failed again but now flash the hidden.img.tar with odin now it will be successful and your phone will boot.
If the problem is still there or anyone needs to ask something qoute this post and not the whole first post (please)
@naimrlet mention this in the master thread too
This problem also occurs when you are flashing a different stock frimware for same device (e.g. different country firmware for same device) like people flashing aol1 for g531h to make s6/j7 mod by @ERICKONIX, work. This fix will also work that case too
waleeds1 said:
3) Rename the hidden.img file as hidden.img.tar
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Doing this is the same as not flashing the Hidden partition. You can't just rename it, you need to tar it. Just use 7-zip for it
fabiossilva21 said:
Doing this is the same as not flashing the Hidden partition. You can't just rename it, you need to tar it. Just use 7-zip for it
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No it involves flashing the hidden because if you rename with the extension it becomes tar. But sometimes you need to turn an option on the pc to see the extension but to know that it became tar when you rename it, the icon changes from winrar to the icon associated with tar files
fabiossilva21 said:
Doing this is the same as not flashing the Hidden partition. You can't just rename it, you need to tar it. Just use 7-zip for it
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Nah no need to tar it just rename

How to open stock .img files?

I obtained the firmware for this model and to my surprise, the odin files do not have the ext4 extension. However, in spite of that, they cannot be opened by my normal tools 7zip or WinZip. I do not understand the encoding for these files, has anyone successfully opened them?
Teracotta said:
I obtained the firmware for this model and to my surprise, the odin files do not have the ext4 extension. However, in spite of that, they cannot be opened by my normal tools 7zip or WinZip. I do not understand the encoding for these files, has anyone successfully opened them?
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It depends on the image, boot, recovery, system etc and what you want to do with it?
ashyx said:
It depends on the image, boot, recovery, system etc and what you want to do with it?
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I figured out the issue.
The earlier firmwares list the files as .img, but they are in fact .img.ext4 files. I renamed them, then converted them to proper .imgs and it worked.
Thanks you for giving a response.

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