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[Q] Need help getting back to stock FW

Hi,
I wanted to try the Roto JME firmware, and I flashed it using the instructions at the dev forum. It seemed to work nice. Now I want to get back to stock firmware, and I am having a lot of trouble doing it.
I tried downloading the stock ROM at the sticky thread in the dev forum and decrypt it. It is not possible for me, I have tried four different computers with both Win XP and Win 7. All I get is "System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException (0x80040154)".
Anyhow, I downloaded the file already decrypted at the first post in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881952&highlight=Official+ROMs.
I extracted the zip-file and in Odin v.1.70, I selected PDA = JME.tar which I got from the zip-file. I did not select re-partition. Odin says PASS! but the galaxy tab goes to a screen with a triangle with a exclamation mark in it, and it says "E:Can't mount /dev/block/stl10
(invalid argument)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount DBDATA:
your storage is not prepared yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.
copy default media content failed. "
I tried the reboot option. The screen says "SAMSUNG" and nothing happens. I don't dare try the other options.
Please help, I don't know what to do!

Sounds like the internal sd is corrupted. Try a factory reset in recovery
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App

That did not work. It still just shows the Samsung logo, it waits some time and then it vibrates, and it seems it does some kind of new boot atempt.
Please help!

No one can help me?
Please.

I think you need to get a copy of dbdata.rfs.tar and flash it using odin.
You can find a link to download it in the second post in this thred.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875557

Thanks man, it worked!
Still not back to stock FW though. I wonder why no-one has written a howto on that.

No problem

I have been using jk5 firmware which allowed my at&t tab to make calls. However, I noticed after a while, that 90% of my use of the tab was wifi and certain apps would not download because the vendor thought my app was from a different country. None the less, I thought it was best for me to just return to the stock firmware. i called Samsung, told them I wanted stock firmware back on my tab, they gave me a prepaid ups label and I just shipped it off today for a 7 day turnaround.

What?! So you're saying there is no known procedure for getting back to stock, without calling samsung? This is ridiculous... So I have a tab wich is more or less ruined in regards to future official updates, i.e. Honeycomb and such?
I feel sad and fooled..

If you know what the original firmare was, you can download it at samfirmware.com
I think the rom you downloaded has the protected bootloader :-(

Doesn't restoring your rotobackup get back to stock?
Just have have to remove the root , unlock and any other changes after restore?

Can't you point me to a description on how to do that? I would be very grateful.

If you have a signed bootloader you cant go back to stock until the new fix is ready. Read all about it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888071

Making a "getting back to stock FW" howto

Could someone make a "howto get back to stock FW" for the tab? Lots of howto's here, but no one that reverses the process. If someone also could decrypt the file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889165 and upload it, it would be great. The decodertest.exe does not work.
Thanks a lot!

Why not you?

rangercaptain said:
Why not you?
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Whowww, what a productive answer......

mondy1 said:
Could someone make a "howto get back to stock FW" for the tab?
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Hello,
before I start
Flashing a device always comes with a certain risk - if you do not pay attention, you may end up with a device you cannot use anymore. For this reason,
* READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY ! *
If there are any videos, you can feel lucky + should watch them,
and follow the instructions step-by-step.
If questions do come up, I recommend to ask them BEFORE you flash being unsure if the settings are really ok. You can send me a PN or post in here
* * *
To go back to aka flash Stock Firmware for Galaxy Tab,
1) back up your files
2) go here: http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-p1000.htm
(if you have not yet registered for samfirmware, do it! Believe me, you will sure not regret it)
3) make sure to read the instructions
4) Download and read the PDF instruction guide in the link (especially the pages explaining how to pick the files for ODIN)
5) Watch the Video
6) Download: ODIN v1.7 & the appropriate Firmware for your device
- ! .. everything below here is also well described in the PDF guide .. ! -
7) Open ODIN, pick the files
(!) if you need to repair, make sure to also pick the .PIT file and tick re-partition (personally, I always flash with the .PIT file + re-partition when I flash a new firmware; only when I upgrade I do not flash the .PIT)
8) Switch the Tab to USB Debugging (Settings - Applications - Development - tick: USB debugging / go to: Yes in the pop up window)
9) Power Off the Tab
9a) I always take out the SIM Card and the External SD Card at this step
10) Start Download Mode (hold: Volume Down + then: Power, once screen starts release only the Power button; until you see the yellow droid with the shovel)
11) Connect Tab with the PC
12) now PC installs drivers & in ODIN: on the left hand corner there should be [COM:...] in yellow (this means: ODIN has recognized your device)
13) check once more if the appropriate files have been chosen in ODIN
14) once you are ready, click: START
15) ODIN will now flash - check the Message field on the left hand bottom
(!) don't run anything now, leave the PC and the Tab, and let ODIN do its work, it will take a few minutes
16) once ODIN is done it will say: "PASS" in green on the top left hand corner & the Tab will reboot
- the reboot will take longer than usual, let it fully reboot!
In my case, after flashing Firmware my Tab was in Russian language - I had to go to Settings and set my language to English (if you need help let us know)
Let me assure you that I have flashed two times using Firmware from SamFirmware.com and both times, everything went really well!

Thanks man! You're the best!

you are very welcome /
only a few days ago, I was sitting with my tab in my hands, the tab was stuck in boot loop, I was totally frightened of having ruined it .. asking myself exactly the same question: "How can I flash a stock firmware?"
.. Users sharing experience and helping each other out this is what this forum is here for

I followed your description and it seems everything went well! I still have a question, though; When I connect the tab with Kies, it says under "firmware information": This version of the unit can not be updated" (it's in norwegian, I have translated it so it might not be word-by-word the same as in the english version). The question is: how come?
When I now enter *#1234* the tab states:
PDA: P1000XWJMF
PHONE: P1000XXJMA
CSC: P1000SERJM4
Thanks!

pakalrtb said:
Whowww, what a productive answer......
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I was inviting someone to research and study, then share their new knowledge. That is what pushes android development forward. My suggestion could have benefited many! At least I wasn't bashing anyone!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzi_U-fH5Us

That is amazing! Can I suggest adding a few key words in the description? No, nevermind, the title is perfect. Good work!

I was going to follow this guide to see if I can get my VZW USA Tab back to stock because it constantly force closes everything.. I just can't figure out if my firmware is on that website. It says if your from America you shouldn't flash any of those firmwares.. Is there any firmware that I can use for my Verizon Tab?

rangercaptain said:
That is amazing! Can I suggest adding a few key words in the description?
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Absolutely please, go ahead!

Hmm, I was considering flashing my Verizon Tab as well with a custom ROM, but from what I am reading it still seems to be an iffy process.
If I were to go ahead and attempt it can anybody tell me if any of the ROMs out right now offer signifigant improvements over the stock? And since it is a Verizon Tab would the procedure for flashing a ROM as well as flashing back to stock be the same as the other carriers? Many kudos to the person who gave the detailed response about flashing back to stock, but I just wasnt sure if it applied to Verizon's version as well, as it's the Tab I've found the least info about.
Edit: Just for clarity, making the Tab into a phone isnt something I'm too concerned about...just wanted to slip that in as it seems to complicate the process of flashing these things much more.
Sent from my SCH-I800 using XDA App

QueenAmy:
I follow your instructions exactly, adding PIT file and my fw which is P1000JPJM4
I get Pass in Odin 1.7
when the tab reboots, it takes me to recovery menu 3e automatically and get this on the screen:
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update media, please wait
E:Can't mount /dev/block/st110
(invalid Argument)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount DBDATA:
your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.
copy default media content failed.
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what Should I do?
I flashed using odin 1.7 like 4 times, with each time I get PASS, but after the reboot , I get the above text.
Should I select (WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET) ?
and
Wipe cache partition?
please help me, I really appreciate the few minutes you take to reply me.
thx in advance
EDIT:
I tried wipe data/factory reset, then reboot
Now I m stuck in a boot loop with the word SAMSUNG and vibrations, nothing happens

Willy318is said:
QueenAmy:
I follow your instructions exactly, adding PIT file and my fw which is P1000JPJM4
I get Pass in Odin 1.7
when the tab reboots, it takes me to recovery menu 3e automatically and get this on the screen:
-------------------------
update media, please wait
E:Can't mount /dev/block/st110
(invalid Argument)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount DBDATA:
your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.
copy default media content failed.
--------------------
what Should I do?
I flashed using odin 1.7 like 4 times, with each time I get PASS, but after the reboot , I get the above text.
Should I select (WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET) ?
and
Wipe cache partition?
please help me, I really appreciate the few minutes you take to reply me.
thx in advance
EDIT:
I tried wipe data/factory reset, then reboot
Now I m stuck in a boot loop with the word SAMSUNG and vibrations, nothing happens
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See my reply in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920844

Thank you, indeed that fixed the problem, I'm now on the JM4 FW.
Was Lost w/o you, thanks much for your help, truly appreciate it.
Will

Need a full ODIN package?

Hello folks,
I posted here recently about an issue I had when I loaned my brother my Vibrant running 2.2, and he accidently installed Voodoo 2.1 on it. It made a big mess of my phone, and I wasn't able to even boot up.
Working with several members of a few different Android forums, I got myself working using Eugene's No Brick ROM. My phone seems to be working fine, except that now the phone thinks it's Application Storage is 0.00kb left, when I know I have over 11GB on the internal SD. The feeling I've got from several people is that my stock kernel I reflashed is only seeing the space it's installed on, and not all the reformatted space that Voodoo has altered.
A few of the guys I talked to said I probably need to reset my phone with a FULL ODIN package (that includes boot.bin. sbl.bin movinand.bin) to reset the phone's internal SD back to the original format.
Does anyone know where I can find that full ODIN package?
Or if anyone else has any other ideas, please let me know.

The bootloaders won't help...just increase the chance of a hard brick. You probably will benefit from odin with the pit and tar with repartition checked for jfd.
Edit: fyi this will wipe your entire internal sd, so backup.

I have the same problem. Can you please point me to the download links and name of the pit and tar? Thank you.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771111
everything you need is in there. Good luck.

Sdobron said:
The bootloaders won't help...just increase the chance of a hard brick.
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My phone is a brick right now if I don't install a ROM with a bootloader on it (Eugene's No Brick ROM). That's the only way I can get it to boot up.
kgbros said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771111
everything you need is in there. Good luck.
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Thanks, I've been looking at all the various stickied threads, and can't find what I am looking for, which is why I was asking for some help.
I was hoping someone could point me right to what I need. None of the ROMS I found in there are the complete ODIN packages.

You don't need a bootloader to correct this problem

I'm going to echo everybody else's statements, you don't need to flash any new bootloaders.
No offense OP, but I'm pretty sure you don't know what bootloaders are.
The Wikipedia page on bootloaders
Use 512.pit file and check repartition.

Some good info here as well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848737

Read my previous post. This WILL fix your problem.

Thanks for your responses everyone,
Several times I've tried reflashing the stock ROM and PIT file (and selecting partition), and each time I've ended up with the same result - I get the T-Mobile and Galaxy S boot screens, and then the phone goes black and stays there.
The only way I can get my phone to boot up is using Eugene's No Brick ROM.
You can read more about my initial problem here.
Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

You're supposed to flash eugene's then jfd with repartition checked. I've had the same exact brick before (my only legitimate soft brick) and this is the solution.
Edit: Have you been able to check your partitions in adb shell? Check mount and see if they are rfs or ext4.

Thanks Sdobron - I've done that many times, and after doing jfd (T959UVJFD) with a re-partition, I get the soft brick again.
If I check adb, my partition is rfs.
This is why I am so confused. It's like my phone shows no signs of why there should be an issue, and everything I try doesn't work.

Samsung Tab Help

ok so just a little background, i have rooted droid incredibles, droid x, droid x2, hp touchpad, a few iphones and ipod touches, and some other odds and ends, so i am not a super noob or anything...
but here goes I recently acquired a samsung galaxy tab I800 (wifi only)
when i received it it was stuck in a boot loop and just kept rebooting the Verzin logo over and over again
i can get it into recovery, and the downloading thing while connected to pc
so i have tried heimdall way of restoring or what not..
i know nothing about this SGT, pretty sure its not rooted, but i wouldnt know, and i have no idea what happend to get it into the boot loop,
i have read MANY posts and did alot of searching over the last week and a half before i decided to post..but i must be missing something,
and i really need some assistance...
so if someone can help guide me through this i would be greatly appreciated
Thanks

a bit misleading
SCH-I800 is not wifi only. It is a CDMA device.
P1010 is wifi only.
Look for post on CDMA (sprint/verizon the same).
I can't help much since I don't know about CDMA device.
Good luck.

thanks for the info that i was getting mixed up...its is defiantely a sch I800 which is what it says on the back.and likei said i dont know alot about this tab, just what i was told, which was that it was wifi only..but that was definately wrong info according to what i am told now.
either way i am still stuck on the verizon screen. i also tried the heimdall again see maybe if it would take this time, but still no luck, i feel like i am using the right firmware but i am going to start from scratch now and see if i can get it going..too much misinformation in my head..lol
but if anyone can shoot me in the right direction i will be checking back here alot to see whats up..
thanks again
and thanks to priyana hopefully i can get this thing working..
here is a link to my most recent try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967175&page=13
its in the post by justin buser post #130

There are several things that make ur device stuck on verizon bootloop.
It can be bad partition system(the wrong pit)-happens when ppl try incorrectly upgrading from froyo to gb/ics, or gb to ics, vice versa.
It can also be incomplete rom - flash interruptions, missing system folders etc.
Go to recovery and check if you get error msgs when you do factory reset wipe and data cache wipe.
Your best bet is to flash a cdma rom with repartition option and tlinclude the correct pit file. You can do it via heimdell or odin.

yappoe said:
There are several things that make ur device stuck on verizon bootloop.
It can be bad partition system(the wrong pit)-happens when ppl try incorrectly upgrading from froyo to gb/ics, or gb to ics, vice versa.
It can also be incomplete rom - flash interruptions, missing system folders etc.
Go to recovery and check if you get error msgs when you do factory reset wipe and data cache wipe.
Your best bet is to flash a cdma rom with repartition option and tlinclude the correct pit file. You can do it via heimdell or odin.
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yes i do get error messages when i try to do a factory restore and data cache wipe i could post a screenshot if that would help, i know it says something like cant mount some files located on E:
one example is
E: install_application_for_customer:cant mount data
then some more files that are unable to mount
and sorry to sound dumb but could you point me to cdma roms? and not sure what you mean about the repartition option..also where or how can i obtain the correct pit file? and as i said in first post not sure what android OS is on this thing nor do i know if it was rooted, and i have no idea how it got into this state
thanks for the help as well..i been a member on this site for a bit, but always just read and get it done, this is the first issue that i have had to post about that i am completely lost on, so your help is greatly appreciated

Can you me more details about your device like model no etc..
Here's the link to stock firmware , check if your model is listed here
http://www.samfirmware.com/
Are able to go into download mode
Volume down+power button

ronak.super said:
Can you me more details about your device like model no etc..
Here's the link to stock firmware , check if your model is listed here
i cant post links yet lol but its the samfiemware website that was here
Are able to go into download mode
Volume down+power button
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only stuff i know about the device is what is on the back
which is galaxy tab sch-I800
i know its a 7 inch tab and is thru verizon.
do you want the sku number and stuff as well?
everything else i found out about it is in my previous posts
and yes i can go into download mode and recovery
when i try to do a factory wipe/ cache delete option it says in yellow text "your storage not prepard yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions" if that means anything
and a bunch of red text stating stuff about not being able to mount or open certain files on E:
i checked that site with the firmwares, but i dont see any that even say anything about I800
my galaxy tab is

Use this pit file when you flash later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28759501
I'll get back to you on firmware/ROM.

yappoe said:
Use this pit file when you flash later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28759501
I'll get back to you on firmware/ROM.
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are you refering to the pit file that i posted ? lol

http://www.jamesriter.com/blog/tag/how-to-restore-verizon-galaxy-tab-back-to-stock/
This is the solution to your problem hope it helps
Hit thanks!!

ronak.super said:
http://www.jamesriter.com/blog/tag/how-to-restore-verizon-galaxy-tab-back-to-stock/
This is the solution to your problem hope it helps
Hit thanks!!
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I did try that route before and it seems like it goes ok, but then when it finishes and i have to reboot (because of the verizon bootloop) and i got to wipe data and cache it has all the red text saying stuff about no being able to mount E: drive files/folders..
i will give it another try just for the sake of trying again
thanks

Hahaha.. didnt realize that. Then just use that pit file to repartition with the choice of rom.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using xda premium

Download latest heimdall you get an option for reparition check it , It'll wipe your memory!
And hit the thanks button below

I am on the same boat. My tab is ok except the kernel. I want to flash it to cm9 but heimdall is not seeing my tab.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using xda premium

[Q] Seriously Bricked Note 3 - Out of options

I've been on XDA for years and with every device I learn a little more, and do a little more, but for the first time I've finally hit a point where I have to start a thread. I was going to post in another but everything I found, I had already tried. I have a friend's Note 3 that bricked during a firmware upgrade & I'm trying to restore it for him. Knox is already tripped, so all options are acceptable, but I've tried them all. First I couldn't get any ROM to flash (invalid ext4 image) until I flashed (through odin) the PIT, Firmware, modem etc from a dump. I couldn't get the bootloader to flash which may be a problem. I've gotten the phone to turn on but it's FC galore & eventually freezes. I've used every variation of ROM's, stock and rooted (Sammobile and XDA versions). I've followed every guide in here and was able to get it booting (thanks to all the helpful threads & posts) but any time I try to do anything in TWRP, I get a fail because it was "unable to mount /usbstorage" Can't wipe, install a ROM, or anything helpful. Any ideas? Without it powering on I can't really give much info other than it's an unlocked unbranded Note 3
model: sm-n9005 (with a "UD" sticker beside it)
fcc id: a3lsmn9005
ssn: n9005gsmh
I believe it's the BTU (UK) version from what I've read.

Tick NAND erase all und flash stock rom with a pit file maybe.
hit 'thanks' if i helped you
SM-N9005 0x0 X-Note7 ML2
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zoso28 said:
but any time I try to do anything in TWRP, I get a fail because it was "unable to mount /usbstorage"
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thats normal when there is no usb device attached. has nothing to do with your problem.

OK so I tried flashing the PIT file with just the Firmware (CSB_signed_HLTE_EUR_OPEN_32G_0718 with N9005XXUDMK2_N9005OXADMK2_N9005XXUDMJ7_HOME) and I got it back. Basically I flashed a PIT with firmware & modem in ODIN, which failed to boot past the 9005 screen. Then flashed the PIT & firmware above which brought me to a message that the internal data was corrupt and needed to be formatted, so I chose the only option (wipe it) and after a stock recovery wipe everything booted up normal.
This is all after a dozen or so attempts with "invalid ext4 errors, modem flash errors, unable to mount USB to wipe in recovery, etc etc. Anyway, I have the files if anyone ever thinks this could help them. It was an early release demo unit for Samsung reps, and it belongs to a friend of mine who works for Samsung so I was really nervous that I really hard bricked it. Thank you XDA for the dozens of threads & hundreds of posts that helped me get this phone back up & running!!!!!!

soft bricked
zoso28 said:
OK so I tried flashing the PIT file with just the Firmware (CSB_signed_HLTE_EUR_OPEN_32G_0718 with N9005XXUDMK2_N9005OXADMK2_N9005XXUDMJ7_HOME) and I got it back. Basically I flashed a PIT with firmware & modem in ODIN, which failed to boot past the 9005 screen. Then flashed the PIT & firmware above which brought me to a message that the internal data was corrupt and needed to be formatted, so I chose the only option (wipe it) and after a stock recovery wipe everything booted up normal.
This is all after a dozen or so attempts with "invalid ext4 errors, modem flash errors, unable to mount USB to wipe in recovery, etc etc. Anyway, I have the files if anyone ever thinks this could help them. It was an early release demo unit for Samsung reps, and it belongs to a friend of mine who works for Samsung so I was really nervous that I really hard bricked it. Thank you XDA for the dozens of threads & hundreds of posts that helped me get this phone back up & running!!!!!!
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hi i soft bricked mine too can i have those file so i can try that option too. thanks