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A big thanks to RoboBear, tphillips, Lorddeff07, and anyone else that has helped make this happen.
I try to make my guides simple and straightforward so that the average user can root their device. I show every detail and walk you through the process. This guide is a complete video walkthrough on how to root the Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi with edits based on the issues that some may run into with previous guides. Without further ado, let's get started!
LINK TO MOD EDITutdated links
◄●REQUIRED DOWNLOADS●►
Just download, do not install or run anything yet.
◄●Instructions●►
This method is done on Windows. I recommend this way as its the easiest. If you don't have Windows, borrow from a friend.
◄●Downloading Files and Installing Drivers●►
Download the I have linked.
Extract the zip file by right clicking and selecting "Extract All," or by using an extracting program of your choice.
Open the folder and double click the driver file labeled "GT-p7510_USB_Driver_v1_3_2360_0-Escape.exe"
Install the driver. Its pretty much just Next, Next, Install, and Exit when its done.
◄●Connecting the Device●►
Turn on USB Debugging by going to Settings>Applications>Development and checking USB debugging. Click Okay to confirm
Power off the device by holding the power button and selecting Power off
Put the device into Downloading mode
Hold the Vol Down button (the left Volume button) and then hold the Power button as well.
Keep holding until you see two icons. First you'll see the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 logo and then the icons will show up. Let go.
Press the Vol Up button (the right Volume button) to select Downloading mode.
Connect the device to your computer with the USB cable.
◄●Flashing a Custom Recovery●►
Go into the same root folder as before.
Double click the root application named "Odin3_v1.85.exe"
Select PDA
Double click the clockworkmod recovery file labeled "recovery-cwm_4.0.0.4-sam-tab-10.1.tar.md5" to select it.
Click Start
Once it is complete, you can close the program
◄●Completing the Root●►
Disconnect your USB cable
On your device, turn off USB Debugging by going to Settings>Applications>Development and unchecking USB debugging
Plug your USB cable back in
On your computer, go to the same root folder as before and transfer the zip file labeled "Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_10.1_root.zip" to your device. Don't put it inside any folder.
Confirm that it was transferred by clicking inside the device folder
Power off the device by holding the power button and selecting Power off
Put the device into Recovery mode
Hold the Vol Down button (the left Volume button) and then hold the Power button as well.
Keep holding until you see two icons. First you'll see the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 logo and then the icons will show up. Let go.
Press the Vol Down button (the left Volume button) to highlight the left icon.
Press the Vol Up button (the right Volume button) to select Recovery mode.
You should see that you are in ClockworkMod Recovery. If not, start over
Use the volume buttons to highlight "Install zip from SD card" and hit the Power button to select it.
Use the volume buttons to highlight "Choose zip from SD card" and hit the Power button to select it.
Use the volume buttons to highlight "Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_10.1_root.zip" and hit the Power button to select it.
Use the volume buttons to highlight "Yes - Install..." and hit the Power button to select it.
When it finishes, the last line should say "Install from sdcard complete."
Use the volume buttons to highlight "*****Go Back*****" and hit the Power button to select it.
Hit the Power button to select "reboot system now"
Your device will reboot
You're now rooted!
Excellent Guide.
Thank you.
This one is Noob-Safe
I love how you have proper grammar and punctuation skills. Spacing is good, fonts are bold where they need to be, this is how a guide should look!
All guides should be written like this, can u offer classes for the uneducated?
EyeAndroid said:
I love how you have proper grammar and punctuation skills. Spacing is good, fonts are bold where they need to be, this is how a guide should look!
All guides should be written like this, can u offer classes for the uneducated?
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Would there be a higher demand for that than my guides? lol. But thanks a lot, I appreciate it Just trying to make it easy for everyone.
Wow. A guide that is easy to follow, in plain and understandable English, and thorough!
Thanks a lot! I'll be following this when I get my Tab this week.
perfect instructions! Thanks!
just rooted this way. It was the easiest root I have ever done!
I have rooted two different androids and the rooted process took really long on my other phones. This took me the same amount of time as your video.
Very good guide.
1,000,000 points for not hosting your files on one of the uber-annoying file hosting sites. I used your video to root my EVO phone as well, have been waiting for your guide for the 10.1. great job....
All done, started after posting my thanks and now I am all rooted..(sp?) Just need an Easy Button boot screen after the root.
Perfect guide
Does this work with 16GB WIFI UEKME 3.1 tab?
djR3Z said:
A big thanks to RoboBear, tphillips, Lorddeff07, and anyone else that has helped make this happen.
I try to make my guides simple and straightforward so that the average user can root their device. I show every detail and walk you through the process. This guide is a complete video walkthrough on how to root the Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi with edits based on the issues that some may run into with previous guides. Without further ado, let's get started!
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Thanks for the detail root instruction, it is very clear easy to understand (I have clicked the thank button).
Question: Just want to confirm whether this root method only applied to wifi only tab or applied to all wifi and 3G tab and with different version.
bdejong11129 said:
1,000,000 points for not hosting your files on one of the uber-annoying file hosting sites. I used your video to root my EVO phone as well, have been waiting for your guide for the 10.1. great job....
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Haha yeah I hate that too, which is why I will always host files myself. But thanks a lot man, I really appreciate the support.
yongck7 said:
Thanks for the detail root instruction, it is very clear easy to understand (I have clicked the thank button).
Question: Just want to confirm whether this root method only applied to wifi only tab or applied to all wifi and 3G tab and with different version.
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Unfortunately this is just for the Wifi only version. I could probably make a written guide for the others, but I don't have the devices to support that. Sorry dude.
Moderator, please make this sticky !!!
Thx.
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Moderator, please make this sticky !!!
Thx.
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Ohhh, that'd be nice Hopefully I can get my hands on a 3G and 4G version. Someone PM'd me that this worked on their 3G but their gtab is now unlocked so hopefully I can figure that out blind
Sticky this thread!
Boot loop and no recovery mode ability
Sorry in advance for the long thread.
Great documentation. I hope you can help me. I posted the below at the stickied root thread but I haven't received any responses. It seems I blew away recovery mode. My tablet consistently boot loops. I have the option to choose recovery but when selected the screen goes blank for several seconds then reboots. I can get into download mode but my PC doesn't recognize the hardware and will not install the proper Samsung drivers. After reading your thread I'm wondering if this is because I didn't set debugging mode properly.
"Hi all I need some help. Verizon LTE 10.1 tab is boot looping after attempting bone head maneuver. Attempted root per Lorddeff07's method. Installed recovery file, system rebooted. Installed kernel file, system rebooted. Installed clockwork mod premium from market. Installed clockwork mod recovery for galaxy tab. Initiated backup via cwm, system rebooted and started boot looping. I can get into downloading mode but when I try to access recovery mode the tablet starts to boot loop.
I tried odin but the USB drivers are not installing properly. If I force the driver to install as Samsung ADB the tablet will display "start odin" when in downloading mode. However the odin app does not recognize the tablet. I'm running W7 pro Sp1 x64.
I also tried to use nvflash per shep211's tutorial but that didn't work. I get to section 2 step 17 when the command fails and the tablet will disconnect from the PC.
I know there has to be a way to fix my fUP. can anyone asist?"
FIXED: Removed the Verizon SIM card. Booted into download mode. Manually added the unrecognized driver as Samsung Mobile USB Serial Port. Opened odin flashed the ltecwm.tar.md5 file. Rebooted. All is good. Rebooted into recovery and installed root using Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_10.1_root.zip. Everything is up and running.
Thank you so much nice eay guide just rooted my tab thanks to you!!1 I pass you a beer sir
jobless said:
Sorry in advance for the long thread.
Great documentation. I hope you can help me. I posted the below at the stickied root thread but I haven't received any responses. It seems I blew away recovery mode. My tablet consistently boot loops. I have the option to choose recovery but when selected the screen goes blank for several seconds then reboots. I can get into download mode but my PC doesn't recognize the hardware and will not install the proper Samsung drivers. After reading your thread I'm wondering if this is because I didn't set debugging mode properly.
"Hi all I need some help. Verizon LTE 10.1 tab is boot looping after attempting bone head maneuver. Attempted root per Lorddeff07's method. Installed recovery file, system rebooted. Installed kernel file, system rebooted. Installed clockwork mod premium from market. Installed clockwork mod recovery for galaxy tab. Initiated backup via cwm, system rebooted and started boot looping. I can get into downloading mode but when I try to access recovery mode the tablet starts to boot loop.
I tried odin but the USB drivers are not installing properly. If I force the driver to install as Samsung ADB the tablet will display "start odin" when in downloading mode. However the odin app does not recognize the tablet. I'm running W7 pro Sp1 x64.
I also tried to use nvflash per shep211's tutorial but that didn't work. I get to section 2 step 17 when the command fails and the tablet will disconnect from the PC.
I know there has to be a way to fix my fUP. can anyone asist?"
FIXED: Removed the Verizon SIM card. Booted into download mode. Manually added the unrecognized driver as Samsung Mobile USB Serial Port. Opened odin flashed the ltecwm.tar.md5 file. Rebooted. All is good. Rebooted into recovery and installed root using Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_10.1_root.zip. Everything is up and running.
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Glad you got it fixed! Did you use the Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_10.1_root.zip in my pack or from the LTE section in lord's thread?
I used the Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_10.1_root.zip that you provided.
i have some issues with a vegacomb 3.2 in a booting into recovery. my device is Viewsonic Viewpad 10s. in first i'm update to bluetooth fixed problem. everything work fine untill i update and get some issues
1.WiFi can't connect at all , all of it. no secure , WPS , PEAP , WPA WPA2
2.can't recovery with CWM or power button
i can't do anything with that all so i try to factory reset and i get it ****ed up .. OTZ
so. i want to reflash to build 7 and update to build 8. can i fix this or my viewpad 10s become a toilet paper now ?
To enter in recovery mode, use RomManager.
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To enter in recovery mode, use RomManager.
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can't use ROM Manager to recovery too. WiFi can't connect and when it appear allow a superuser. a program become idle and didn't do anything
Sounds like a bad flash. I'd reflash modded stock v2, then boot to recovery and wipe user data/cache/dalvik and then reflash the full 8.1 ROM. This should make sure you have a working CWM and probably fix your wifi issue too.
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To enter in recovery mode, use RomManager.
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NO! If you are using VC 3.2 you should avoid using the ROM manager provided recovery as it is for the wrong tablet (g tablet i think) and it WILL soft-brick your Vega.
I've soft bricked my vega using this exact method!
How do I unbrick please?
John
truxntrax said:
I've soft bricked my vega using this exact method!
How do I unbrick please?
John
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anyone?
How should I enter recovery in VC, with the apk?
I'm using viewcomb btw.
robuser007 said:
anyone?
How should I enter recovery in VC, with the apk?
I'm using viewcomb btw.
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When you say "soft bricked", what exactly does the tab do when you turn it on??
Best way to recover is to power down tab, attach tab to computer with usb cable. Make sure tab is charged, or plugged in at the time. hold down the back button (top of tab, next to power button), then press and hold the power button for 2 seconds, then release it while you continue to hold the back button another 2 seconds, then release back button. Your screen should flash once quickly, then stay off.
Now, if everything worked, click on the Mod Stock icon on your computer. and after a little time it will start writing files to the tab. If it says device cant be found, you are not in recovery mode, try again the power/back button instructions, it may take a few times before you get tab into recovery.
There are more precise booting into recovery instructions if needed, just Google "rooting Advent tablet"
I'm assuming you already have the usb drivers, and the roms on your computer, and know how to use them.
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When you say "soft bricked", what exactly does the tab do when you turn it on??
Best way to recover is to power down tab, attach tab to computer with usb cable. Make sure tab is charged, or plugged in at the time. hold down the back button (top of tab, next to power button), then press and hold the power button for 2 seconds, then release it while you continue to hold the back button another 2 seconds, then release back button. Your screen should flash once quickly, then stay off.
Now, if everything worked, click on the Mod Stock icon on your computer. and after a little time it will start writing files to the tab. If it says device cant be found, you are not in recovery mode, try again the power/back button instructions, it may take a few times before you get tab into recovery.
There are more precise booting into recovery instructions if needed, just Google "rooting Advent tablet"
I'm assuming you already have the usb drivers, and the roms on your computer, and know how to use them.
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This works offcourse, but I want to install VegaICE updates, which needs recovery acces in vegacomb (which is not possible for me).
robuser007 said:
This works offcourse, but I want to install VegaICE updates, which needs recovery acces in vegacomb (which is not possible for me).
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I have exactly the same issue! I have Vegacomb and wanted to go to HoneyIce as my son can't get skype to work BUT i can't get into Recovery in order to update. Rom Manager just reboots and all i see is the 'Warning about free software' then it just boots into VegaRom.
Would love someone to help if possible?
Thanks in advance
Please find bellow an easy way to root the new Galaxy Tab 8.9:
1. Download and install the USB drivers from here:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/GT-P7310MAAXAR
2. Transfer the attached file root.zip to the galaxy tab 8.9, this can be done in different way as follow:
* If you send an email to an actual email account on your galaxy tab with the attached file, just open the email on your galaxy tab 8.9 and saved the attached file under the SDCARD
* Using Samsung Kies tranfer the attached file to the Galaxy tab 8.9 under SDCARD
* Or the last way to do it using ADB as follow: adb push root.zip /sdcard/root.zip
3. Turn off the Galaxy Tab 8.9
4. Turn on holding Volume Down button (right side one) + power button for 15 sec, until two icons show up on the scree
5. Release buttons and press once Volume Down button (right side one) to select "Recovery Mode" is the little box icon
6. Now Select "Recovery Mode" pressing once Volume Up button (left side one)
7. Wait until "Recovery Mode" screen show up
8. Use Vol down or Vol up to select apply .zip from sdcard and press power button to select the option
9. Look for the file root.zip under the SDCARD and select it with power button
10. Apply root.zip
11. and then Reboot
12. Install SuperUSer from the market and DONE!
Awesome, thanks. I'll have to try this when I get home.
Is it really that easy? I thought the 10.1 instructions were much more complicated (ie: having to burn a new bootloader with odin, etc.
phonic said:
Awesome, thanks. I'll have to try this when I get home.
Is it really that easy? I thought the 10.1 instructions were much more complicated (ie: having to burn a new bootloader with odin, etc.
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Yeap easy as hell, now happy camper already running root explorer and titanium backup... Now doing some teawks, deblotware, so far doing great...
mramirezusa said:
Yeap easy as hell, now happy camper already running root explorer and titanium backup... Now doing some teawks, deblotware, so far doing great...
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Have you figured out a way to get Netflix working? I've tried every apk I could find, but can't get it to stream videos. Always get the 12001 error. I've been trying to find a work around online, but nothing.
Thanks.
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Have you figured out a way to get Netflix working? I've tried every apk I could find, but can't get it to stream videos. Always get the 12001 error. I've been trying to find a work around online, but nothing.
Thanks.
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I've got Netflix working on mine with version 1.3.0 build 246, copied over from the APK I had installed from my Xoom. File name is com.netflix.mediaclient_246.apk, and looks to be a user-edited version from a few months ago. Found it somewhere on XDA, probably in the Xoom forums.
Still waiting for a real release, though. HD streaming is lacking.
Does this root applicable to 8.9" 3G ?
I get this message when attempting to install the update:
E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(Status 6)
I downloaded that file (com.netflix.mediaclient_246.apk), but it's the same file as two others I tried before:
e944b8450ef401177f851705c672dbde com.netflix.mediaclient.1.3.apk
e944b8450ef401177f851705c672dbde com.netflix.mediaclient-1.apk
e944b8450ef401177f851705c672dbde com.netflix.mediaclient_246.apk
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The other two (...-1 and ....1.3) didn't work. I'll try the ..._246 version just to see if that somehow makes a difference, but I doubt it.
How were you able to get Netflix running on yours? Do you have the standard US 8.9 Wifi tablet? Did you have to install/uninstall anything else or do any tweaks to get it loaded?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, since you're the first person to say they have gotten Netflix running.
Thanks!
Skrilla360 said:
I get this message when attempting to install the update:
E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(Status 6)
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Ummm it seems you have the wrong file because my attached zip file is "root.zip" insteed of package.zip as you posted
recovery mode
i cant get my 8.9 to boot into recovery, ive pressed voume down and power for 20 plus seconds and it doesnt do anything at all, still blank. please help!
phonic said:
I downloaded that file (com.netflix.mediaclient_246.apk), but it's the same file as two others I tried before:
The other two (...-1 and ....1.3) didn't work. I'll try the ..._246 version just to see if that somehow makes a difference, but I doubt it.
How were you able to get Netflix running on yours? Do you have the standard US 8.9 Wifi tablet? Did you have to install/uninstall anything else or do any tweaks to get it loaded?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, since you're the first person to say they have gotten Netflix running.
Thanks!
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I just tried the same thing too... Downloaded the one listed above (246 version) and I still get that error saying it cannot connect, when I attempt to play a movie from my queue. Any ideas?
mramirezusa said:
Ummm it seems you have the wrong file because my attached zip file is "root.zip" insteed of package.zip as you posted
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I am using the correct file
schillaj said:
i cant get my 8.9 to boot into recovery, ive pressed voume down and power for 20 plus seconds and it doesnt do anything at all, still blank. please help!
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Turn the device off. Then, hold down the power and volume down button at the same time until the little android symbol comes up on the screen, then release both buttons. Use the volume key to select the recovery mode option.
This is built into the bios of the device, so I doubt it's something wrong with yours. Most likely you are missing something.
fyi the volume up and down buttons are backwards... well to me at least .....
power is on the top left and the left volume rocker is vol down...
also i downloaded the file and i get the same error about error 6 and it mentiones package.zip...
weird
never could get it to work, but I used the 10.1 method and worked just fine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074802
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never could get it to work, but I used the 10.1 method and worked just fine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074802
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Interesting. Looks almost identical to the method in this post except for:
1) The 10.1 method has you use adb to initiate the recovery mode.
2) The 10.1 ZIP file has two minor differences:
a) The script has a shout out that gets displayed.
b) It includes the superuser app apk
Outside of the file differences, both being irrelevant for the actual 'rooting', I don't see anything of consequence that would make one work but not the other. I'll have to try it when I get home though since I forgot my GT.
I wasn't able to get into recovery mode using "ADB Reboot Recovery" directly, it would just power down my tablet
This works for me:
-hold it in landscape mode with power button at upper left
-push and hold the power button for a few seconds, let go...
-As soon as you see the Galaxy Tablet 10.1 wording on the screen, press and hold the left half of the volume rocker button. As long as you do this before you get to the "SAMSUNG" word screen you should soon see the "Android with envelope" and "Android downloading" icons.
-Hit that left volume rocker to select the "Android with envelope" icon, then hit the right volume rocker (which acts as an 'enter' key)... Now you should be in the Recovery Mode boot screen.
-Once you get into the Recovery Boot Screen, the volume rockers act as error up and down... the Power key is the 'enter' key. Apply the update from SDCard, and reboot.
Took a few tries, but eventually got it.
I used the following file (won't let me post links, sorry)
h t t p : / / l t s .c r / b q f
Worked like a champ!
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I wasn't able to get into recovery mode using "ADB Reboot Recovery" directly, it would just power down my tablet
This works for me:
-hold it in landscape mode with power button at upper left
-push and hold the power button for a few seconds, let go...
-As soon as you see the Galaxy Tablet 10.1 wording on the screen, press and hold the left half of the volume rocker button. As long as you do this before you get to the "SAMSUNG" word screen you should soon see the "Android with envelope" and "Android downloading" icons.
-Hit that left volume rocker to select the "Android with envelope" icon, then hit the right volume rocker (which acts as an 'enter' key)... Now you should be in the Recovery Mode boot screen.
-Once you get into the Recovery Boot Screen, the volume rockers act as error up and down... the Power key is the 'enter' key. Apply the update from SDCard, and reboot.
Took a few tries, but eventually got it.
I used the following file (won't let me post links, sorry)
h t t p : / / l t s .c r / b q f
Worked like a champ!
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Thanks for the info. Did you do this on your 10.1 or 8.9? I ask because your instructions said the "10.1 wording on the screen."
some pic with root installed apks
phonic said:
I downloaded that file (com.netflix.mediaclient_246.apk), but it's the same file as two others I tried before:
The other two (...-1 and ....1.3) didn't work. I'll try the ..._246 version just to see if that somehow makes a difference, but I doubt it.
How were you able to get Netflix running on yours? Do you have the standard US 8.9 Wifi tablet? Did you have to install/uninstall anything else or do any tweaks to get it loaded?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, since you're the first person to say they have gotten Netflix running.
Thanks!
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This is where I got it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1177955&page=1
I have the US 8.9 WiFi tablet. Haven't gotten around to rooting yet, so it's still stock.
This is a painful message to write, but I am desparate. This should be so simple!
Have a U8800 standard (at least it says only "U8800" in settings/about phone.
What have I done:
- Upgraded some time ago to 2.3.5 Rev B522 from Huawei.
- Then rooted it with SuperOneClick.
- Installed ClockWorkMod from Play Store.
- Downloaded CWM Recovery 5.5.0.4 stable from xda and placed the file into the /.cust-backup/image folder via Remount.
- Turned off Fast boot under settings/applications
:: What worked/happened.
- Rooting went fine, ES file explorer and others get root-permissions ok.
- But got into CWMRecovery only via CWM program (Choosing "Reboot into recovery"). Never with the holding buttons vol+ and power-button during power-on.
Figured it was that locked bootloader on B522 that was the problem.
What I did:
- Followed the instructions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457490 (Get your pink screen back).
- In CWM Recovery flashed "update-B518-bootloader.zip".
- Got "ok installed or something to that effect" from CWM Recovery.
:: What worked/happened.
- Still could not get into CWMRecovery via button-holding. Tried reflashing the B518 bootloader a few times, but just no difference.
Read somewhere that each Huawei firmware-release comes with it's own bootloader, so lets try to install Huawei B518.
- Only place I could find the image was here http://huaweiideosx5.blogspot.no/2012/03/u8800-b518-23-software.html
- U8800V100R001C00B518G001.zip
- Had to take out the external SD-card to get the /sdcard/dload directory on the internal SD-card.
-Seems to be important to have dload on the internal SD-card and not the external.
- Booting the phone with vol+, vol-, power did not start the downgrade, but was able to trigger it via settings/storage/software upgrade.
After downgrade to B518 (Checked version in settings/about phone):
- Deleted /sdcard/dload directory.
- Rooted with SuperOneClick
- Installed ClockWorkMod from play store again.
- Put CWM Recovery 5.5.0.4 into ./cust_backup/image again (think this was unecessary. I think it was already there but did it anyways)
- Turned off Fast boot under settings/applications.
:: What worked/happened.
- The phone is now in B518 software, but still can not get into CWM Recovery via keypressing at boot.
I hold the vol+ and power-buttons all the way to "desktop" so to say, but can not for the life of me get into CWM Recovery that way. Getting into CWM recovery 5.5.0.4 via instructing CWM application to boot into recovery works fine, though.
I am drooling at the thought of ICS Aurora, but I don't dare before I can reliably get into CWM Recovery via keypress.
Sorry if this is very stupid post, but I have tried so much.
Maybe the volume buttons are faulty? Turn off the phone and try this: hold down volume up; while holding press power button as long as the logo comes up. Release power button but continue holding volume up. If it did not work, try doing same with volume down.
Yeah, do what Blefish advised you but do it while the phone is off and charging. I have a kinda broken power key and with this 'trick' it boots faster and more reliable. Keep holding the 3 buttons until you see the recovery.
Sent from my U8800
Thank you both for trying to help me here!
Unfortunately I have had no luck with your suggestions.
Re: Broken keys.
Power and volume-buttons seems to work well when the phone is on. Also when I boot into recovery through the CWM program, navigate to advanced/key-test, the vol+, vol- and power button seems to work well there too.
On pressing the power-button, CWM-R reports Key: 116
On pressing the vol+-button, CWM-R reports Key: 115
On pressing the vol--button, CWM-R reports Key: 114
So I think the keys must be ok, right?
Blefish: I did what you suggested, as I understood it.
When the phone boots, there are three stages of logos.
1. A static logo of Huawei's red "fan?".
2. A short "comet" animation.
3. An animated logo of Huawei's "fan", where some highlight flashes from left to right over the fan.
I hold the power-button in until I see the first static logo, then let go of the power-button and hold the volume-key(s).
Is this the same stage in the boot-process that you were thinking of?
I have tried vol+, vol- and both vol+ and vol-, together with releasing the power-button at that point.
Have not had any success with that, and ended on the "desktop" each time.
AceDroidX: I tried your suggestion as well.
I did this:
1. Shut down the telephone
2. Plugged in the power.
3. A "fan"-logo appears which is replaced by an animated battery.
4. Upon seeing the animated battery, I tried the various key-hold variants.
- vol+ and power : Ended up at desktop.
- vol- and power : Ended up at desktop.
- vol+ and vol- and power : Ended up at desktop.
So not much success either.
I am out of ideas... Can it be that B522 bootloader that still lingers in there, not replaced by installing the B518 software?
Well, idk what else to suggest.. Maybe your problem is here?
Downloaded CWM Recovery 5.5.0.4 stable from xda and placed the file into the /.cust-backup/image folder via Remount.
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I remember that when i mount my phone in linux, there was a partition with just the image folder. Some files like boot.img and recovery.img where there. Try to put the recovery image in there and see if it makes any difference.
I'd like see your versioninfo, can you upload a screenshot?
You can check mine from B528
AceDroidX: When I use Remount, I am able to mount that partition as read/write so that I can copy CWM's Recovery image in there. I think it is identical as mounting it up remotely, as you do. I am after all able to boot into CWM-Recovery, just not by key-pressing? I suppose I could boot into Linux and try to mount up the partitions as you do.
Hi kilroystyx: I can not figure out where to find a similar-looking page as the one you have in your picture.
I have the settings/about phone, if that is an older version of what you have there?
Treq01 said:
Hi kilroystyx: I can not figure out where to find a similar-looking page as the one you have in your picture.
I have the settings/about phone, if that is an older version of what you have there?
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You have to dial *#*#2846579#*#*
Off.. I completely forgot about that place!
Here are the right screenshots.
What can you see from this?
Treq01 said:
Off.. I completely forgot about that place!
Here are the right screenshots.
What can you see from this?
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Based on the screenshots your installation is fine.
Just one last shoot based on what AceDroidX says, with phone off press Vol+ and hold then connect USB cable to PC or charger and stay holding Vol+ then wait...wait and what you see?
hi all,
i'm using some ics roms and it seems ics supports natively vol++power button to take screenshots but it doesnt work for me... do you know if there are some custom ics rom where it will work?
thank you
Wow.. It is hard to believe.. but I have actually ... eventually found a way to get into that CWM-Recovery every time.
It is a combination of your suggestions.
I have been doing variations, trying to figure something out and eventually there is a method.
What I must do, on this phone, in order to get into CWM-R is this:
1. If the charging cable is in, then unplug first.
2. Turn the phone off.
3. Take out the battery and put it back in.
- This makes a difference on my phone, at least. I am not able to get into CWM-R wihtout taking the battery out first.
4. Press and hold Vol+
5. With Vol+ being pressed continously, insert the charging-cable.
6. Wait for the Fan-animation to finish and the "battery-charging" animation to start.
7. When the battery-charging animation is running and the screen eventually goes black, keep holding the Vol+ button for some time.
- Sometimes it works to keep holding the Vol+ button for only a second or two. Sometimes I must hold it up to 30 seconds.
7. Press and hold the power-button in addition to the Vol+
8. Wait for CWM-Recovery to start.
Thank you very much for your help.
Now I think I can try for ICS!
imsonica said:
hi all,
i'm using some ics roms and it seems ics supports natively vol++power button to take screenshots but it doesnt work for me... do you know if there are some custom ics rom where it will work?
thank you
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Try Vol- and Power ON
I have a Samsung Galaxy S (i9000). If I connect it to PC, I can see it is charging but I can not see the phone nor in Explorer or Download Mode.
The phone is using [NIGHTLY][ROM][4.2.1] CyanogenMod 10.1 for Samsung Galaxy S and I have installed it via CWM. No matter what ROm I installed via CWM, I could not see the phone in Explorer.
Another problem I encountered is that the phone can not be shut down: if I choose Shut Down it is restarting.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you.
Are you on windows 8?
Install the newest USB-Driver in Windows-7-Compatibility-Mode. If you are not on windows 8 it could help anyway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961956
Another solution for accesing your phone would be Airdroid on Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5zYW5kLmFpcmRyb2lkIl0.
I would try to reflash your rom to solve your other problem.
I am using Windows 7.
I want to access Download Mode in order to change the ROM with ODIN.
I do not know how to reflash it. Can you provide me more details?
Thank you.
Save your Data and make a backup before doing anything.
First of all try to go to recovery wipe chache + dalvik + fix permissions reboot
Factory-Reset would be next to try.
If wiping does not help:
Solution 1 - Odin:
Access Download Mode over Powermenu -> Bootloader
or with shutdown (in your case press power ~8 seconds or remove battery), press volume-down + home + power than flash a rom with Odin.
Solution 2 Download your prefered rom copy the zip-File to your phone and flash it through recovery (same way you installed CM 10.1). Wipe cache + dalvik in recovery.
HOWTO GET INTO RECOVERY:
- Turn off your Phone
- Hold VOLUME UP + HOME Buttons
- While holding VOLUME UP + HOME Buttons press POWER Button until Display lights up, then release only POWER Button
- Still hold VOLUME UP + HOME until you got into Recovery
- Release all Buttons
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HOWTO GET INTO DOWNLOAD-MODE (Bootloader):
- Turn off your Phone
- Hold VOLUME DOWN + HOME Buttons
- While holding VOLUME DOWN + HOME Buttons press POWER Button until you reach Download-Mode
- Release all Buttons
Thank you for answering my question, but I already did all of above. Even so, the problem is that my phone can not be seen in Download Mode.
micutzul said:
Thank you for answering my question, but I already did all of above. Even so, the problem is that my phone can not be seen in Download Mode.
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But you managed to install a working rom?
Tried with another usb-cabel, computer or usb-port?
Perhaps this helps, although i never used Mobile Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899