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Download Mode on Nexus S

Hi ,
I turn on Download mode on my Nexus S .
Odin detected my phone , but I haven't Firmware to upload..
Maybe this method will be help to fast root Nexus S in future ?

The nexus s is already rooted.
And there is no reason to use this ever. (just install the rom through recovery)
unless I am missing something????

My objective when I bought the Nexus and sold my Galaxy S was to remove Odin/Kies from my life
I would like to never hear again these words

Ok , but in my opinion root as Odin is simply I look for Firmware with Polish language , but probably does not exist. In SGS I upload Firmware as Odin and I have Polish language. Now I have Nexus S from USA and it hasn't Polish.

You're not going to get a download mode on this device. I appreciate your dilemma, but 99.9% of us are overjoyed we don't have to deal with that methodology. The less Samsung this phone feels the better.
I would post in the Google forums and see if you can get a Google employee/dev to address your request.

Wrong forum.
Odin is really not that bad. Its a really easy way getting back to stock and makes the device practically not brickable.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

How can i enter in this mode?

zephiK said:
Wrong forum.
Odin is really not that bad. Its a really easy way getting back to stock and makes the device practically not brickable.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk
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The Nexus S is "practically not brickable" as well. Flash a new image via fastboot.
Fastboot just as easy to use as Odin, and in fact easier, since it can be used on any platform (Windows, Mac, Linux) and doesn't require Windows-based buggy software and drivers to talk to the phone.
As a Mac owner, I for one am glad to have no need for Odin any more...
To the original poster looking for Polish...the Nexus S is setup totally different than the SGS line of phones. You're not going to be able to push some currently available SGS Polish enabled ROM to the NS and get it to work.

LOL,
Really dude? Odin is pointless, and certainly isn't simple when you compare it with the mere 5-6 lines of terminal commands required to root your Nexus S. Not to mention there's already a 1-click rooting tool out, so unless ODIN can get you a zero-click root, this is just useless.

BartT-GSM said:
Hi ,
I turn on Download mode on my Nexus S .
Odin detected my phone , but I haven't Firmware to upload..
Maybe this method will be help to fast root Nexus S in future ?
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which key combination did you use to get in?
this is a nice safety net, to use Odin and recover from bad customizations

AllGamer said:
which key combination did you use to get in?
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nvm.......

seems like everyone is not looking at the attached picture
unless it is photoshoped

AllGamer said:
seems like everyone is not looking at the attached picture
unless it is photoshoped
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Wow, I am guilty as charged in that regard. I didn't even notice there was a picture attached!
There's another thread about this right in this forum...it ends with a post from a guy with only one post on xda that says yes, you can get into DL mode. No one asked for more details there...
I tried a couple of known 3-button combos from other devices, and even a "su reboot download" from the terminal. None of them got me into DLM.

I use connector with resistor 301K to turn on Download Mode.

BartT-GSM said:
I use connector with resistor 301K to turn on Download Mode.
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thanks!
yay! my old 301k is compatible
i had a hunch it had to be it
after all the SNS is part of the Galaxy S family

Odin detect 4 ports when you connect SNS.
Is possible move one file (Polish language pack) from SGS to Nexus S ?

I agree with everyone who dislikes Odin. It's almost a surefire way to brick your damn phone because the app is so unstable! I'm no n00b, but I bricked my Vibrant...twice. Never had an issue via fastboot with my N1 or NS. It's so easy, fast, cross-platform...it's darn near perfect.

Coming from vibrant and plenty of expirience ...Its impossible to brick with Odin and Odin is a no brainer easy to use and very quick to use to flash. But IMO no need for it on NS
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demo23019 said:
Coming from vibrant and plenty of expirience ...Its impossible to brick with Odin and Odin is a no brainer easy to use and very quick to use to flash. But IMO no need for it on NS
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
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I see it as a very good safety net, to prevent bricking the phone for occasions when you can't even boot into CW recovery

AllGamer said:
I see it as a very good safety net, to prevent bricking the phone for occasions when you can't even boot into CW recovery
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Yup, when I had my epic I can't even remember how many time I had to Odin because I couldn't even get to into recovery. Freakin' lifesaver.

[2nas Cloud-based Android Flash Tools Support S3]Drivers, UnBrick, Root, CWM, Flash

http://www.2nas.com
Provides :
1: Integrates Unbrick / Flash ROM / Root All-In-One.
2: Use the same protocol as ODIN, but 2nas is more user-friendly and easy-to-use.
3: Cloud based database to flash your android phone with correct files(ROM, etc)
4: Automatically download necessery files to flash, and check them with SHA1, it's safe for your phone.
5: Store all downloaded files in local disk, under a good directory structure, it's usefull when you have several phones.

Re: Cloud-based Android Flash Tools
So you are having people flash their phones over the internet? What if the net disconnects? I hope the service is free ....and is this service even necessary. Flashing roms sometimes ends up in problems and you have to flash again, isn't it better to just use Odin and have the roms on a pc?
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kofiaa said:
So you are having people flash their phones over the internet? What if the net disconnects? I hope the service is free ....and is this service even necessary. Flashing roms sometimes ends up in problems and you have to flash again, isn't it better to just use Odin and have the roms on a pc?
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just looked at the site, looking at the screenshot, it just looks like a pc app that downloads firmware from the clouds?
So not actually flashing over the net.

f0xy said:
just looked at the site, looking at the screenshot, it just looks like a pc app that downloads firmware from the clouds?
So not actually flashing over the net.
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download firmware from cloud, store in local disk and check SHA. you can flash whenever you want.
enjoy it.

kofiaa said:
So you are having people flash their phones over the internet? What if the net disconnects? I hope the service is free ....and is this service even necessary. Flashing roms sometimes ends up in problems and you have to flash again, isn't it better to just use Odin and have the roms on a pc?
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Hi, it' free .
and it downloads firmwares from cloud ,store in local disk and checks it's SHA. you can use the firmwares again and again without re-download.
Use the same protocol as ODIN, but 2nas is more user-friendly and easy-to-use.

alright.. how is it 'cloud'? Are you just using the word cloud as a synonym for 'internet'? There's nothing in the software that requires a 'cloud'..
Sorry, but just had to vent.

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fuflo said:
alright.. how is it 'cloud'? Are you just using the word cloud as a synonym for 'internet'? There's nothing in the software that requires a 'cloud'..
Sorry, but just had to vent.
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I guess in this case, the database of ROM's name, dowbload link as cloud?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

fuflo said:
alright.. how is it 'cloud'? Are you just using the word cloud as a synonym for 'internet'? There's nothing in the software that requires a 'cloud'..
Sorry, but just had to vent.
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ROM matching is base on the Cloud. When I add New-ROMs or New-Flash-Instructions, you needn't to download this software again
Why not have a try? ^&^

Updated
http://www.2nas.com
2013-2-3 Version 1.0.0.124
Add Feedback function to improve our service.
Add Instruction-Webpages to avoiding mis-operation.

Can't get it.
Would be nice to know what your tool/service is capable to.
I flashed a wrong ROM, so I still can get to the download but not into recovery mode.
I download the USB driver and your software........and then ????
I don't have currently a proper PC/laptop to try, only a company laptop which doesn't allow me to play with.
More details would be highly appreciated to bring my S3 back to life when I'm back home.
Sent from my HD2 used by LinChina

Thanks it is a very helpful piece of software..

Meemo23 said:
Thanks it is a very helpful piece of software..
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???????
In terms of what and how ??
What were you able to do respectively which kind of issue could you solve ??
More details....... please !!
Sent from my HD2 used by LinChina

LinChina said:
???????
In terms of what and how ??
What were you able to do respectively which kind of issue could you solve ??
More details....... please !!
Sent from my HD2 used by LinChina
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Was i speaking to you. You're so dumb you can't read. Look at the first post.
And why would i want to leave details for idiots.
These days every single last person on here is stupid.
They cannot read nor can they be bothered to find out.
Always leeching and begging yet not giving credit to anyone for their hard work.
So here is more detail for you STFU and go back into hiding..

Absolutely brilliant work and thanks for sharing with us much respect thanks man :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

Unbrick failed
As mentioned before I couldn't install 2nas software on my company laptop, but in the meanwhile I borrowed one and tried the unbrick function.
Everything worked well till I started the installation after the download, so it failed straight away at the flashing of the boot.img, see attached screenshots.
Initial rom on my S3 was I9300XXLEF (Hong Kong) and I flashed Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300 Stock Firmware Collection I9300XXEMA2 after that it didn’t re-boot because of wrong ROM, if I try to get into recovery it shows the “Firmware upgrade encountered issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again” screen..
@ Meemo23
I asked polite and didn't expect that kind of profane reply w/o any substance apart personal bashing.
Cheers.....LinChina

Meemo23 said:
Was i speaking to you. You're so dumb you can't read. Look at the first post.
And why would i want to leave details for idiots.
These days every single last person on here is stupid.
They cannot read nor can they be bothered to find out.
Always leeching and begging yet not giving credit to anyone for their hard work.
So here is more detail for you STFU and go back into hiding..
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Guy just asked how it helped you, meaning how di you applied it, and what issue have you solved.
But, as I see, reading with understanding is beyond your abilities, instead, you are very keen to abuse someone.
Off topic question: are you abusing all peoples when you're unable to understand their question(e.g. your nanny is in bathroom)?
Sad to say, but I can see a lot of problems when your parents will send you to nursery...

Get Cloud-Based AI error...
please somebody help me out in this situation, i installed 2nas CFT, the software detect my phone but when i try to unbrick it, nothing appear at the Configuration Wizard, somebody help meeeee... :'(

Samsung fake ROM (.WP8)

THIS PROJECT WAS DROPPED.
Use MBN Creator instead. It can SAFELY flash MBNs.​
This is empty ROM made to flash CSC (.mbn) without huge .wp8 file. It can be used to flash MBN on phones where .wp8 isn't available (Odyssey, Neo...).
This ROM is only safe for GT-I8750, cause if you do something wrong, you are still able to flash full normal ROM. You can use this small file to flash my custom CSC, if you don't want to store full 1.5 GB ROM on your HDD.
How to use it:
Choose this ROM as first file in Downloader, and MBN as second
Choose "Select" in "DL option"
Uncheck all partitions, except CSC
Boot your phone into Download Mode and connect it to PC
Click "Start"
Downloader will ask you "Download all binary?". Click "NO"
Hold "lock" key to reset your phone
Do Hard Reset to apply custom CSC
This ROM shouldn't be flashed! Or you turn your phone into a brick. Be careful.
Supported models:
GT-I8675
GT-I8750
SCH-I930
SGH-I187
SGH-T899M
SPH-I800

I can't seem to get the tool to detect the Odyssey in the first place.... Otherwise I would definitely help out.

thals1992 said:
I can't seem to get the tool to detect the Odyssey in the first place.... Otherwise I would definitely help out.
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There are 2 Odyssey phones. What's your model?

SCH-I930

thals1992 said:
SCH-I930
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It's supported by flasher.

Good idea.

Excellent work! If I understand correctly, this should interop-unlock people who got T899M phones that came with Samsung's GDR3 firmware pre-installed, right?

GoodDayToDie said:
Excellent work! If I understand correctly, this should interop-unlock people who got T899M phones that came with Samsung's GDR3 firmware pre-installed, right?
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Yes. Plus Neo and Odyssey. I can make a fake ROM for any model.

thals1992 said:
SCH-I930
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My SCH-I930 is detected running Win7 x64.
-W_O_L_F- said:
This is empty ROM made to flash CSC (.mbn) without huge .wp8 file. It can be used to flash MBN on phones where .wp8 isn't available (Odyssey, Neo...)
I need some guys with Neo, Odyssey and T899M to test it. This ROM is your chance to have custom CSC!
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I can test it this afternoon after work. Now I wish I had told my coworker I couldn't cover for him.

Worked fine on my GT-8750.
Thanks WOLF.

defyme said:
Worked fine on my GT-8750.
Thanks WOLF.
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I know, I tested it.

LOL ... still, I can't download the GDR3 update using ATO settings.
I believe it depends on the carrier. With the SIM card the update message says I've already the latest version of the OS, without SIM I get a 80072efd error.

Ok at the risk of looking stupid is there a fake rom and custom CSC for the SCH-I930? Just want to be clear on what rom and .mbn I should be using to test.

tonbonz said:
Ok at the risk of looking stupid is there a fake rom and custom CSC for the SCH-I930? Just want to be clear on what rom and .mbn I should be using to test.
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Let me think.... I don't know, how CSC version should look like for this model.

-W_O_L_F- said:
Let me think.... I don't know, how CSC version should look like for this model.
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Maybe this will help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685551 The download link in the thread also contains the CSC files from my Odyssey. Sorry, I would've got these to you directly but din't want to bug you for "custom roms" and posted in General sub forum as not to clutter the forums up more than they already are.
PS The text file in the zip is just the current info on my phone from reading CSC with diagnostic tool and NOT included in the files taken from the CSC folder I got off the phone using the Native Access Server app.

GoodDayToDie said:
Excellent work! If I understand correctly, this should interop-unlock people who got T899M phones that came with Samsung's GDR3 firmware pre-installed, right?
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Do you have T899M? Can you help me test this ROM?

I do, but I'm not willing to hard-reset at this time unless vitally important. Too many in-progress experiments.
If I have to reset for some other reason (such as an experiment rendering the phone unbootable), I'll try this out. Generally speaking, though, I prefer to work from stock ROMs (with run-time modifications only) where possible.

Okay... I'm having trouble finding where the latest flasher app is at. I have the tool with odyssey support, but I can't seem to get it to take the driver on 8.1 even in Driver Test Mode.... I first tried it on x64, and I'll try later on x86.
EDIT: Okay... I got it working on the Venue 8 Pro (8.1x86)
Which ROM do I need to flash? I see one for the I8750 and the T899M. Or is it that you need the included? I believe the CSC might need to stay VZW, but can you overwrite an existing CSC? Anyways, the entire CSC folder has been attached for simplicity.
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Ok, first tester bricked his phone. I think, he clicked "Yes" in step 6. It's soft brick, but... I didn't really think it can be flashed.

Who wants to be a second tester?

[Q] how to root with mac

Hi evryone just picked up the s5 , had the evo 4g before
I'm trying to root but the thing is I am having trouble rootin this mac ( first time using mac) I tried downloading drivers and using winebotler to open odin but it still doesnt recogbize my phone Kies does recognize it tho
Using version 3.07 odin
Can someone who has rooted using mac help me out thanks

Anyone?
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Nobody had rooted s5 with mac?

no way in mac
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Hopefully ine day bc I can't stand using the best phone out there and no b rooteeeedd!!:banghead:

oediaz90 said:
Hopefully ine day bc I can't stand using the best phone out there and no b rooteeeedd!!:banghead:
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Search for JOdin3. I would have posted the link, but because I'm new to this forum, I can't.

Ok thanks I'll look in to it

I tried using it but all I get is a blank page on jodin3?
I downloaded the heimdall rebioted but the page is still the same??
So much for macs being better.....

oediaz90 said:
Ok thanks I'll look in to it
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I tried it already doesn't help.
Having the same issue, tried Heimdall and jOdin, no luck.
No thinking of virtualbox + Win7 + Odin

What browser did you try, I was reading on jodin and it said to try with firefox (I used chrome)
Cant try it yet as I am reinstallin heimdall and going to give it a try.

oediaz90 said:
What browser did you try, I was reading on jodin and it said to try with firefox (I used chrome)
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I used Java version (standalone app), not browser version.

Should I update?

I am currently running pure NCG and don't have any problems to speak of, the only thing I have done is root. My question is, is there any benefit to upgrading at this time, any gray advantage? Or should I wait?
Oh, and is there any easy way of flashing just the kernel, I'm using Mac OSX 10.6.8 and there isn't an Odin I'm aware of or equivalent. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Heimdall is the only option for flashing as far as i know but im not sure if it works, there are some forks on the github you can try and see if they work.
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kilroy1stcav said:
I am currently running pure NCG and don't have any problems to speak of, the only thing I have done is root. My question is, is there any benefit to upgrading at this time, any gray advantage? Or should I wait?
Oh, and is there any easy way of flashing just the kernel, I'm using Mac OSX 10.6.8 and there isn't an Odin I'm aware of or equivalent. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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You can use JOdin3 for the smaller files but it won't work with the full tar the last I tried.

Neither Jodin or Heimdall work on OSX 10.6.8. I guess I'm out of luck until I get a new computer.

kilroy1stcav said:
Neither Jodin or Heimdall work on OSX 10.6.8. I guess I'm out of luck until I get a new computer.
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Could you run Windows in a virtual machine?

jagrave said:
Could you run Windows in a virtual machine?
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DON'T run odin in a vm, almost always leads to issues, you have chances of being worse of then where you started from what ive read, even then if it does work fine its hit or miss.
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kilroy1stcav said:
Neither Jodin or Heimdall work on OSX 10.6.8. I guess I'm out of luck until I get a new computer.
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Are you sure its just simply not working, what have you tried?
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They both require java 7 or higher, on OSX 10.6.8 you can't install higher than java 6.

kilroy1stcav said:
They both require java 7 or higher, on OSX 10.6.8 you can't install higher than java 6.
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Ah, i see.
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