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I897UCJH7 - OTA System, Kernel, Modem - Clockwork Flashable - Rooted

Hey guys, I see some of you are bricking or not being able to update.
You can use this to flash to I897UCJH7 OTA.
Use Clockwork recovery to flash it...
Cognition is currently being rebuilt on top of this, deodexed and all that fun stuff.
This flashes the system folder, kernel, and modem.
Download:
http://www.ponack.net/designgears/JH7_OTA.zip
Let me know how the GPS works for you guys!! I have gotten it to lock in my basement!!

Could you tell us what differences are in this and the JH7 we've had for a while? I assume the GPS is supposed to work better but anything aside from that?
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Cheers! Thanks DG!

bts0uth said:
Could you tell us what differences are in this and the JH7 we've had for a while? I assume the GPS is supposed to work better but anything aside from that?
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not sure of all the changes, but lots of files had different checksums..

Thanks for this dg.
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Damn looks like I'm flashing for like the billionth time today.

designgears said:
not sure of all the changes, but lots of files had different checksums..
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Awesome. Hopefully it will make Cog even better than it already is. Can't wait to try out the gps
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Test.
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Thanks DG! I've been looking for this.

Thanks so much for this!
Quick question though... if my phone already says it is at JH7 even after a 100% OTA update and had the Update Failed message, could I still flash this with Clockwork and have it function properly?

UberGoat said:
Thanks so much for this!
Quick question though... if my phone already says it is at JH7 even after a 100% OTA update and had the Update Failed message, could I still flash this with Clockwork and have it function properly?
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sure can!!!

Tested and it works! thanks!
If I do encounter problem, I'll let you know.

Should I wipe data and clear cache prior to doing this? What are the implications of wiping my previous rom.
I am getting installation aborted from Recovery Mode. Any suggesstions?

WTF!!!!!!
do i need to uninstall lag fix first?
i forgot to uninstall lag fix. and flash this file.
now after the startup ATT and samsung logo, i just got a black/blank screen!
what do i do now?? how do i uninstall lag fix when i only getting a black/blank screen???

netnerd said:
WTF!!!!!!
do i need to uninstall lag fix first?
i forgot to uninstall lag fix. and flash this file.
now after the startup ATT and samsung logo, i just got a black/blank screen!
what do i do now?? how do i uninstall lag fix when i only getting a black/blank screen???
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Mmm I'm not sure but... mine was stock ( did odin ) before I flashed this.

if a battery pull doesnt get it to work, then I would reflash JF6 with Odin, flash this JH7 OTA with Rom manager.
Im about to try to disable lag fix first, then flash and if it bricks it then ill flash to stock JF6 first.

Thank you DG. I needed the update because for some reason the one click installer thing wouldn't allow OTA updates. But your one click installer is still a huge help when needed.

First, breath, you are not bricked yet. Search in here for odin one click. Follow the instructions. You will most likely need to do method 3 for your download mode. (remove battery, sim, sdcard /replace battery /hil vol+ and vol- while simultaniouslyplugging in the usb cable) Once you get flashed back to stock you can try again.

Sigh after so many tries to update I went back to cognition with leaked jh7. Guess I'll be flashing again once I get off work tomorrow.
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Stephenv1971 said:
First, breath, you are not bricked yet. Search in here for odin one click. Follow the instructions. You will most likely need to do method 3 for your download mode. (remove battery, sim, sdcard /replace battery /hil vol+ and vol- while simultaniouslyplugging in the usb cable) Once you get flashed back to stock you can try again.
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thanks Stephenv1971 !
i almost have a heart attack! haha
just flashed back to stock rom using Odin 1 click!

I might have an idea.

So this thoughts arises with the fact I am having trouble with my sfc2.6 ebo1. FCs etc. I have wiped and I want to totally want to start fresh so I am thinking about doing an Odin and start over.
So first...is an Odin flash the "ultimate wipe"
If so why don't developers package .tar files of their roms for those of us that want to, say flash kaos' cm7 v6 when it drops, we could just Odin everything needed to start fresh (kernel etc) and wouldn't have to worry about wiping.
Is this a good idea?
Is it harder to supply .tar files for odin than zips for cwm?
Love to hear some feedback.
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I thought the same thing, i had a bad experience with cw, but i love odin... like the all in one eb01, that worked sweet, i wish all roms could be setup like that. I would definitely be trying more things if i could always use odin.
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From what I can see, the all in one .tar method is somewhat new. It's being incorporated more and more with each ROM release. I don't think an all in one Odin package existed prior to the DL30 leak, so I'd bet that this will eventually be the case.

Actually they're nothing new. There's an all in one DI01 package that's been around for quite a while now, among others I'm sure.
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sneakysolidbake said:
Actually they're nothing new. There's an all in one DI01 package that's been around for quite a while now, among others I'm sure.
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exactly my point.
Why not when adryn releases sc2.7 why not release a regular zip and an all complete .tar?
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Mean Sixteen said:
Why not when adryn releases sc2.7 why not release a regular zip and an all complete .tar?
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I can't speak for everyone but I personally wouldn't want an Odin flashable file becauase I don't want to have to be tied to my computer all the time in order to flash roms. I like to download/flash on the go, and CWR allows me to do this.
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Thrillhouse847 said:
I can't speak for everyone but I personally wouldn't want an Odin flashable file becauase I don't want to have to be tied to my computer all the time in order to flash roms. I like to download/flash on the go, and CWR allows me to do this.
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I agree with you, but I can see how some people would like the use of an all in one odin. Especially if they're uncomfortable using CWM and worrying about disabling voodoo, having the correct kernel/radio, etc. I don't see a need for me personally but I can see it being useful for inexperienced users especially
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Mubassmastajoe said:
I agree with you, but I can see how some people would like the use of an all in one odin. Especially if they're uncomfortable using CWM and worrying about disabling voodoo, having the correct kernel/radio, etc. I don't see a need for me personally but I can see it being useful for inexperienced users especially
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I, for one, would use both. Sometimes I settle on a rom for a while and feel like starting totally fresh.
Choice is a good thing.
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Odin is a low level tool for samsung. It's not typically what the android users use to flash roms.
The problem with odin is that it can destroy a phone much more effectively than cwm/recovery. It's dangerous. Just one wrong setting can make your phone boot up with an att logo with you calling verizon for a new phone. Just safer to use cwm.

I dont like the idea of using Odin more than needed. It just cries break me!
That and flashing system in Odin seems to trigger a data reset.

sneakysolidbake said:
Actually they're nothing new. There's an all in one DI01 package that's been around for quite a while now, among others I'm sure.
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Your obviously missing the point, the di01 odin is used for recovering from a brick (for the most part)... were talking about all the cool roms being available in odin form instead of only cw
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droidxcon on android central puts together odin packages of all adrynalynes roms.

One thing I am still wondering.
Would using Odin to flash a rom package pose a benefit of starting from scratch with no residual data/info left from previous setup?
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I may be way off in left field, but Odin seems to be akin to using Ghost imaging softwares. The 2 major downsides to Odin have already been mentioned: requirement of a computer/cable/usb drivers, and the potential to break if you hit the wrong option. Otherwise, good brick recovery.

Creating odin packages is kinda time consuming. since you have to go complete stock. and I mean COMPLETE stock. Flash the custom rom and kernel, dump the system partition, which usually ends up being around 300MB. and then you have to package everything into a .tar file and embed the MD5 sum. and uploading a 300+ MB tar takes a whiles longer than a ~130+ MB zip. flashable zips and the Odin tars each have their benefits. But packaging an AIO for EVERY rom release seems a little too much to me.

gunnermike said:
droidxcon on android central puts together odin packages of all adrynalynes roms.
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Now thats good to know... how come they never show up here? I'll have to go check em out.
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is there a way to manually download el30- sprint?

OK, a long time ago, I did a manual update on my EPIC 4g (sprint). I am thinking that is why I am unable to download the update through the setting tab a week after the update came out. I know everyone has it now. I have no idea what update I did on my phone last year... but I havnt been able to get firmware updates from sprint since them. I'd kinda like to have this one.
Does anyone know of a link that has this update, I can load to my SD card and execute on the phone? I just want to be able to reboot to the new ROM, I dont want to have to hook up to a PC and load it that way. I need a rookie, easy way to do this.
Thanks!!!

You most likely have either rooted or removed at least 1 pre-installed application. That would cause the EL30 update not to install. You can find the .zip file in both the General and Development forums.
If you have rooted or removed any pre-installed apps, then the stock .zip file won't install for you. You would need to make sure you're on a custom kernel for your current build (most likely EC05 or EI22), get CWM 5 installed and then install one of the near stock roms in the Dev forum.

Yea, it was so long ago, I dont know if it is rooted or not? I have been away from this stuff for quite a while and have completely lost touch. CW5? is that an app that I can install directly from the SD card? Also, does the dev forum have ROM's that I can install from SD as well? - sorry for all the questions!

hammerhead007 said:
Also, does the dev forum have ROM's that I can install from SD as well? - sorry for all the questions!
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Yes... you would know it if you clicked on it. Just don't start a new thread there. Read, and it'll all make sense.

hammerhead007 said:
Yea, it was so long ago, I dont know if it is rooted or not? I have been away from this stuff for quite a while and have completely lost touch. CW5? is that an app that I can install directly from the SD card? Also, does the dev forum have ROM's that I can install from SD as well? - sorry for all the questions!
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Go to your Settings > About Phone to see what your baseband, kernel and OS build are.
Yes the dev forum has kernels and roms available for you to flash. Google search "QBKing77 youtube channel" to get how-to videos for doing everything.
Baseband = your modem version. This is completely independent of your kernel and OS and can be a different version from those two.
Kernel & OS build = these must match in build #. Example would be EC05, EI22 and EL30. Some custom kernel's do not include the build # on the About Phone screen, but stock would.
CWM = ClockworkMod Recovery. This is a custom recovery tool that allows you to flash custom roms, kernels, mods and themes.
Easiest way to see if you're rooted is to look for the application Superuser in your application list. If it's there, then you're most likely rooted.

is there a way to unroot this handset and allow the sprint update to come thru? If not, what is the name of a good (stock) gingerbread ROM? There are a ton of them over on the dev side and honestly I dont want to mess with he clockwork stuff. Im kinda pinched for time.
I did find the CWM5 zip - i assume i can run that directly from the SD card, then apply the new ROM.

no superuser... know that I think back, I dont think I did root it. But I dont know why else the carrier update wont work?

ok, I just looked @ the current version(s).
BASEBAND: d700.0.55.DK28
KERNAL:2.6.32.9
BUILD: FROYO.DK28
so, what is going to be the easiest way to get this to EL30?
I am almost done bothering you guys - I promise!

Odining the el30 stock package and flashing an ec05 modem and then flashing the ec05 to el30 delta
Ill offer to do it for you in a little over 15 minutes if you'd like via teamviewer
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The modem is if I want to tether - correct? If I dont want to tether, then I dont have to flash the modem portion ?

No the modem is what allows for reciveing signal
Usually the most updated modem allows for better signal
Serisouly don't wanna take me up on the offer? You could just sit back let me d it for you then again if your one of those DIY'S its not very hard if you know what your doing
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ok.. I think im getting in over my head here... UGH.

hammerhead007 said:
ok.. I think im getting in over my head here... UGH.
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Let me do it for you free of charge go download teamviewer and private message me your teamid and password and I can walk you through it.
I read post I'm sorry .... do you want to go through the computer it pays off in the long run... this will help you if you ever brick your phone and could be a life saver.
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Thanks for the offer! Seriously an offer like that and I would paypal you a few $'s. Its the girlfriends phone. So, I dont have it in front of me now. I was gonna try to do it late tonight. In this process would she loose her settings / contacts /ect...?

hammerhead007 said:
Thanks for the offer! Seriously an offer like that and I would paypal you a few $'s. Its the girlfriends phone. So, I dont have it in front of me now. I was gonna try to do it late tonight. In this process would she loose her settings / contacts /ect...?
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Yes but these things can be backed up with mybackup from the market her settings not really but contacts sms call logs etc, can be backed up just make sure you don't use the stock cable that you have a good cable and the computer will recognise it
If you would like me to do it from her computer if she has one and her cable isn't stock then I could . Just pm if you need any help.
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Another good idea is to google Qbking77 youtube videos. He has a video for just about everything you need to update your phone.

[Q] Stock Unrooted Flashable ROM

Does anyone know of a stock flashable ROM without Root and Busybox?
I'm aware of the thread guiding people on going back to factory but I don't want to do that. I want to be able to just flash a Rooted ROM if I want one and flash back to standard unrooted if I want using TWRP.
My reason behind this that I spend a lot of time on the train at the minute so decided to get Sky Go. Unfortunately it detects that the device is rooted and won't run.
There are a few threads around the net with scripts and suggestions but nothing seems to work for me.

I don't think there are any..... Hmmm.
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You can flash the stock ROM with fastboot but not from within recovery. Get it here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

I could make one I suppose, wouldn't take long at all...

EddyOS said:
I could make one I suppose, wouldn't take long at all...
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If you could do that it would be great.
I was just looking at the tutorial to bake it myself but having issues with Cygwin. Much quicker and easier if you did it.
Owe you one.

I use Linux so it won't take long. You literally want a flashable stock ROM, no changes whatsoever?

EddyOS said:
I use Linux so it won't take long. You literally want a flashable stock ROM, no changes whatsoever?
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Exactly. I use a standard stock rooted ROM usually.
Just realised I don't actually use root for anything at the minute but likely will do in the future.
Thanks again.

I'll try and do it this afternoon but if not this evening once back at home

Uploading at the mo, it's literally the stock ROM dumped into the kitchen and cooked out with no change whatsoever

EddyOS said:
Uploading at the mo, it's literally the stock ROM dumped into the kitchen and cooked out with no change whatsoever
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Excellent. Thanks buddy.

I think I'll play with it too and keep the zip stored just so I have it.
Thanks
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Here you go. I've not tested but it should be fine (let me know if it's not)
https://www.yousendit.com/download/UVJnSU5IQVNiV3dPd3NUQw

Working perfectly so far mate! Sky Go is working and no wipe was required.
Owe you one mate. Top work. Thank you.

Good to hear! You're welcome

EddyOS said:
I could make one I suppose, wouldn't take long at all...
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Very cool that you've done this, but I should give a word of caution: there are some problems that wiping via fastboot will fix, but installing a flashable stock .zip won't fix. For example, when a 16GB phone thinks it's only 8GB. (I have reason to believe that there are other problems that can only be fixed in this way, but I can't prove it. :silly

That's not something the OP cared about, he just needed to 'unroot' to use a TV app that checks for root access

He should give this app a try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241517.
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trapdogg said:
He should give this app a try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241517.
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It doesn't work - none of the 'root hiding' apps work with Sky Go

trapdogg said:
He should give this app a try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241517.
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I tried that.
I tried a script that was published on the net to remove root and busybox.
I tried removing root and busybox manually.
I tried flashing stock kernal
I tried several other apps.
A flashable stock rom was my last resort as I was under the impression that I'd need to wipe and I didn't want to do that. I just tried it without wiping on the off chance that it worked and it did, so problem solved.
None of my Apps were using Root so I thought I'd get rid of it completely but wanted the option to flash CM10.1 once Bluetooth MAP profile is fixed and working without having to go through putting TWRP on again.
It's all in the OP and posts following that.
EddyOS saw what I was after and offered to help. He's a great dude.

Just for learning purposes, how come no one has made a flashable stock zip until now? Wouldn't it just be like any custom rom but instead its just stock?

S3 to d4....everything's different and I'm scared!

Not really scared lol. Last phone I had anything custom on was the s3. Looking around it's obvious things don't work the same.
Only thing I have done with this s4 is root. Now I'm wanting to run a rom without all the extra att bloat. So just wondering what rom and recovery I should go with. I have Nl1 if it matters.
I want the bloat gone but still have the fancy features. Any input is appreciated!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221

Lots to read. But, in case it isn't immediately obviuos, you will need SafeStrap and its recovery. You will only be able to run, for the most part, TouchWiz roms. No custom recoveries or kernels.

Yeaaa lot of reading done after posting lol. Got safestrap running and recovery. Decided on the golden eye rom. For some reason I lose imei. Created a new Rom slot for it and flashed the module after the rom.
Had this issue on the s3 but can't remember what I did to fix it. If anyone has any ideas let me know.

mustk1ll20 said:
Yeaaa lot of reading done after posting lol. Got safestrap running and recovery. Decided on the golden eye rom. For some reason I lose imei. Created a new Rom slot for it and flashed the module after the rom.
Had this issue on the s3 but can't remember what I did to fix it. If anyone has any ideas let me know.
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You have to use the stock slot. You cast use a secondary rom slot
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thanks bro working great now. everything i read said creat a rom slot. even a couple vids.

wouldn't hurt to back up efs also along with a nandroid now or however you do it on SafeStrap. Put a copy of both on PC also--:good:

backed up efs with samsung tools. nice to have an app for that now! also did nandroid.
for anyone who comes across this thread. get samsung tools here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/efs-samsung-tool-universal-support-t2602325
thanks to everyone who replied! really helped me get a grasp on how all these new things work.

mustk1ll20 said:
backed up efs with samsung tools. nice to have an app for that now! also did nandroid.
for anyone who comes across this thread. get samsung tools here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/efs-samsung-tool-universal-support-t2602325
thanks to everyone who replied! really helped me get a grasp on how all these new things work.
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Glad you got it working. ☺
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ok need to go back to stock nl1 any one know how? i searched through the "everything" thread but it doesnt list my version. just how to root. my imei is gone and wifi as well. dont know wtf happened but yea need to go to stock

anybody? i lost custom recovery as well. i don understand how this happened. gonna try and flash NB1 in stock recovery because i cant find nl1.

mustk1ll20 said:
anybody? i lost custom recovery as well. i don understand how this happened. gonna try and flash NB1 in stock recovery because i cant find nl1.
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There is no nl1. Flash the nb1 and ota to.nl1
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