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help with Odin.... .tar file

hey guys where I get a .TAR file ? or convert a .zip to .tar.
I have my pit file just dont seem to know what to do with the .tar file.
Im used to restore.flashing my phone via .zip thats all.
Can I just take my .zip rom I want and convert to .tar

what is it that you wanted to do in the first place? samfirmware has copies of the regional firmwares (.tar files) if you want them.

.tar is another form of archive. You need to read this fully:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
I also recommend you search Youtube for some videos of the process too. Odin flashing is not the same as a .zip update from SD Card, and honestly if you are unfamiliar with what a tar-ball is you may not be up for what using Odin entails. You have a very real risk of bricking your phone through a mistake.
Read, read again, be sure, flash!

Having problems with flashing GINGERBREAD??

Here is the 100% working method. No chance to fail. Unless you make a mistake somewhere.
Download Stock ROM from below link. (thanks to Chainfire)
With bootloaders: http://www.multiupload.com/IZLCKQ3VJC
Extract the zip file to a folder. There after extract the .tar file to a folder.
Open Heimdall (you should know the drill how it works) place the files from extracted folder in respective fields .
At the place of modem, do not use the one from extracted folder. Use the link below for JPZ modem
http://www.multiupload.com/F9Z64KG9XO
unzip the file and extract modem.bin, copy in phone.
Now hit START.
After completion, reboot & immediately go to ODIN 3.1.7 download mode Oops! that’s how I worked (Heimdall & then odin ). Flash dbdata.tar as PDA (NO repartition) found in the below link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1073854
Reboot and relax a little. As you over worked
It will boot to Ginger 2.3.3
Still you cannot flash custom ROM’s for that you got to reboot in Odin one’s again.
Kernel for clockwork recovery (custom ROM flashable) (thanks to Chainfire)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885734
download the last file from the list. i.e.
CF-Root-TAB7_XX_OXA_JQ1-v3.3-CWM3RFS.zip
Put in PDA and start. It will reboot and there you are ready with your flashable Gingerbread SGT.
For OVERCOME ROM 2.0 beta (Thanks to Sir Alterbridge) download the below file
http://www.multiupload.com/QW65A4Q794
copy the zip to internal SD
go to recovery, choose zip from internal SD …. Flash!
I’m waiting for BoyPPC ROM as he might probably come out with the MIUI Rom. As Mr. Alterbridge is not into eye candy stuff his work is too serious.

Is this for all verions of the SGT? IE sprint/verizon/gsm?

Odin works for me for all flash, i.e. Main rom and dbdata
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA Premium App

I would like to know the same also, can this be flashed with cdma version galaxy tab?
Sent from my SCH-I800 using XDA App

Would be better to title the topic better. If you was browsing teh list it would look like you was asking for help in flashing. It would be much better to make title more descriptive and tag it with [GUIDE] and take away the "??" from the end.
Probably best tu number or bullet point, make paragraphs to separate steps etc, would give it more structure.
btw, you do know that the overcome rom that is linked to in this guide comes with a very complete and precise guide to follow itself anyway?

gshadow325 said:
Is this for all verions of the SGT? IE sprint/verizon/gsm?
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only for GSM. havn't tried on others

TheATHEiST said:
Would be better to title the topic better. If you was browsing teh list it would look like you was asking for help in flashing. It would be much better to make title more descriptive and tag it with [GUIDE] and take away the "??" from the end.
Probably best tu number or bullet point, make paragraphs to separate steps etc, would give it more structure.
btw, you do know that the overcome rom that is linked to in this guide comes with a very complete and precise guide to follow itself anyway?
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I felt it is quiet confusing when it says there are fifteen steps to follow when actually they aren't

jacktackle said:
I felt it is quiet confusing when it says there are fifteen steps to follow when actually they aren't
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jacktackle said:
I felt it is quiet confusing when it says there are fifteen steps to follow when actually they aren't
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That depends on if you want to back uo your apps or not, but for most people/everyone else it was clear instructions.
| Don't Revive Me Bro! |

GANJDROID said:
That depends on if you want to back uo your apps or not, but for most people/everyone else it was clear instructions.
| Don't Revive Me Bro! |
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there was much more then just backup like rooting and stuff. i believe people who jump to ginger all ready went through all that process. i think Appbackup is working like charm plus you can save the apk's and flash to any device. or may be titanium is better not much into it though.
Ganjdroid, i was going through your Miui post. it's not that simple to get them working you know? i wish if some one can incorporate those files in a ROM and make it as a ready made dish Ginger without MIUI is like nothing but Froyo.

Sorry but there just isnt any need for this guide really. The overcome one isnt complicated at all and you can just skip past backup up upps section if you need to.
Plus you have no need to use heimdall and then Odin, you can just use Odin.
You also say to use a specific modem file but dont explain what version of tab that file is for, somebody may be using this "guide" that doesnt want/need that file.
If you want to successfully and accurately flash to GB stock or Overcom custom you should follow the proper guide in the Overcome thread.

TheATHEiST said:
Sorry but there just isnt any need for this guide really. The overcome one isnt complicated at all and you can just skip past backup up upps section if you need to.
Plus you have no need to use heimdall and then Odin, you can just use Odin.
You also say to use a specific modem file but dont explain what version of tab that file is for, somebody may be using this "guide" that doesnt want/need that file.
If you want to successfully and accurately flash to GB stock or Overcom custom you should follow the proper guide in the Overcome thread.
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The reason behind this post was, i shared what iv'e experienced and there are many who could not successfully port through Odin even i faced a problem with one of the tab. i feel Heimdall for flashing Stock ROM's is more friendly then Odin.

jacktackle said:
The reason behind this post was, i shared what iv'e experienced and there are many who could not successfully port through Odin even i faced a problem with one of the tab. i feel Heimdall for flashing Stock ROM's is more friendly then Odin.
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I kind of understand, im having the oposite experience though. I'm trying to get CM7 on my tab using heimdall but cant seem to get it to boot

tutorial needed
Hi,
For those who have flashed the JQ1 successfully using Odin3 v1.70, can you please advise the full procedure/config for an Android noob?
Understand that it should be:
- Repartition Enabled
- Shall I click "phone bootloader Update"?
- Pit: gt-p1000_mr.pit provided by Chainfire in the JQ1 Thread.
- PDA: P1000XXJQ1_P1000XXJQ1_P1000XXJPZ_HOME.tar
- Phone: Pls advise how to use the JPZ-Modem.zip on the first post.
Edit: found the how to for the modem
- CSC: ¿?
Thanks and pls bear with me.

ypsmav said:
Hi,
For those who have flashed the JQ1 successfully using Odin3 v1.70, can you please advise the full procedure/config for an Android noob?
Understand that it should be:
- Repartition Enabled
- Shall I click "phone bootloader Update"?
- Pit: gt-p1000_mr.pit provided by Chainfire in the JQ1 Thread.
- PDA: P1000XXJQ1_P1000XXJQ1_P1000XXJPZ_HOME.tar
- Phone: Pls advise how to use the JPZ-Modem.zip on the first post.
Edit: found the how to for the modem
- CSC: ¿?
Thanks and pls bear with me.
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No need to explain anything. Its already all documented in teh custom GB rom thread. here. Just download guide and read.

TheATHEiST said:
I kind of understand, im having the oposite experience though. I'm trying to get CM7 on my tab using heimdall but cant seem to get it to boot
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well, i use heimdall only for stock ROM's for rest i mean for Custom Rom's they made Clockwork.
partition check and un check play's important role also. people just ignore it sometimes while flashing Kernel's with Odin.

jacktackle said:
Here is the 100% working method. No chance to fail. Unless you make a mistake somewhere.
Download Stock ROM from below link. (thanks to Chainfire)
With bootloaders: http://www.multiupload.com/IZLCKQ3VJC
Extract the zip file to a folder. There after extract the .tar file to a folder.
Open Heimdall (you should know the drill how it works) place the files from extracted folder in respective fields .
At the place of modem, do not use the one from extracted folder. Use the link below for JPZ modem
http://www.multiupload.com/F9Z64KG9XO
unzip the file and extract modem.bin, copy in phone.
Now hit START.
After completion, reboot & immediately go to ODIN 3.1.7 download mode Oops! that’s how I worked (Heimdall & then odin ). Flash dbdata.tar as PDA (NO repartition) found in the below link.
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<< Now that I successfully completed the above steps, my tab is no longer connecting with ODIN, no COM connected (used to see COM4 before) >> old
I rebooted while connecting to the PC and tab was then detected by Windows then back to download mode > ODIN > dbdata.tar > wipe everything > reboot
and guess what nothing more than a Samsung logo when I boot the T

jacktackle said:
Here is the 100% working method. No chance to fail. Unless you make a mistake somewhere.
Download Stock ROM from below link. (thanks to Chainfire)
With bootloaders: http://www.multiupload.com/IZLCKQ3VJC
Extract the zip file to a folder. There after extract the .tar file to a folder.
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dbdata.rfs is missing in the tar file, where can I get it? Can I use dbdata.rfs from another package? thx in advance

DinoZ1 said:
<< Now that I successfully completed the above steps, my tab is no longer connecting with ODIN, no COM connected (used to see COM4 before) >> old
I rebooted while connecting to the PC and tab was then detected by Windows then back to download mode > ODIN > dbdata.tar > wipe everything > reboot
and guess what nothing more than a Samsung logo when I boot the T
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this is simple and for all those who think their tab/phone do not connect to Odin.
plug in your usb to the pc. go to device manager. uninstall the samsung driver which is already there. refresh the drivers or unplug and replug the usb cable. will search for the driver and install it again. there u r connected to the ODIN.
have a nice day!

jacktackle said:
Here is the 100% working method. No chance to fail. Unless you make a mistake somewhere.
Download Stock ROM from below link. (thanks to Chainfire)
With bootloaders: http://www.multiupload.com/IZLCKQ3VJC
Extract the zip file to a folder. There after extract the .tar file to a folder.
Open Heimdall (you should know the drill how it works) place the files from extracted folder in respective fields .
At the place of modem, do not use the one from extracted folder. Use the link below for JPZ modem
http://www.multiupload.com/F9Z64KG9XO
unzip the file and extract modem.bin, copy in phone.
Now hit START.
After completion, reboot & immediately go to ODIN 3.1.7 download mode Oops! that’s how I worked (Heimdall & then odin ). Flash dbdata.tar as PDA (NO repartition) found in the below link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1073854
Reboot and relax a little. As you over worked
It will boot to Ginger 2.3.3
Still you cannot flash custom ROM’s for that you got to reboot in Odin one’s again.
Kernel for clockwork recovery (custom ROM flashable) (thanks to Chainfire)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885734
download the last file from the list. i.e.
CF-Root-TAB7_XX_OXA_JQ1-v3.3-CWM3RFS.zip
Put in PDA and start. It will reboot and there you are ready with your flashable Gingerbread SGT.
For OVERCOME ROM 2.0 beta (Thanks to Sir Alterbridge) download the below file
http://www.multiupload.com/QW65A4Q794
copy the zip to internal SD
go to recovery, choose zip from internal SD …. Flash!
I’m waiting for BoyPPC ROM as he might probably come out with the MIUI Rom. As Mr. Alterbridge is not into eye candy stuff his work is too serious.
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Hi,
i've downloaded "http://www.multiupload.com/IZLCKQ3VJC" but there is not "dbdata.rfs", only a "hidden.rfs". What file i've to put into database.data ?
Many thanks

Help me fix phone

I flashed jellybean 4.1.1 then flashed to remics when i start it up it say kernel loading for a long time nothing happens, cant even enter clockwordmod, i can enter download mode
can someone give me a odin firmware all files so i can fix my phone please

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102881&highlight=official+samsung+firmware

All the files on mediafire were removed cause the user was suspended can someone just give me some pit files and a not so big rom to flash thanks

Go to Sammobile.com. There you will find everything you need, Odin, .pit and ROM.

here you go, this kit contains all you need and instructions, just unzip and read the .txt first
http://db.tt/MOGZx01S
Credits to nitr8 and chainfire

slaphead20 said:
here you go, this kit contains all you need and instructions, just unzip and read the .txt first
http://db.tt/MOGZx01S
Credits to nitr8 and chainfire
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Thanks so much man!!

STOCK recovery for P3100 ICS.

I tried looking around, but couldn't find the stock recovery for the P3100. It's available only for the P3113. Could someone with the stock tab upload the recovery here, please? To flash via Odin, obviously.
Thanks!
PS if a thread like this already exists, please link me to it and then delete this thread!
Sent from my Desire HD

You can download from samfirmware a full rom for p3100 ,extract it with winrar ,and inside you'll fin stock recovery.img.If the extension of the rom it's .tar.md5 ,just remove .md5 form extension,and you'll be able to extract it with winrar without a problem.Cheers!

If you have the stock kernel (boot.img) and stock ROM (fully stock, no files deleted), stock recovery should flash itself back to your phone every time the device boots up.

No, I don't, which is why I wanted the recovery!
Sent from my GT-P3100

athiskir said:
No, I don't, which is why I wanted the recovery!
Sent from my GT-P3100
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I can also use mobile ODIN free or PAID and flash only the stock recovery, if that what you want.

viasat said:
You can download from samfirmware a full rom for p3100 ,extract it with winrar ,and inside you'll fin stock recovery.img.If the extension of the rom it's .tar.md5 ,just remove .md5 form extension,and you'll be able to extract it with winrar without a problem.Cheers!
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Hi, im neew here.
I got the recovery.img from sammobile, what can i do to remove cwm?? i have to install this or move it to my android?

After rooting the official rom,I'm always removing cwm recovery by flashing official recovery.img using Mobile Odin.I you don't want to buy Mobile Odin Pro from Play,you can use the free version from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
Cheers!

Can i install stock ROM(zip file) using TWRP? N910F

Lot of confusion please help i want to go back to stock for my gear VR
According to
this thread where i posted photos of my phones INFO
I downloaded N910F( UK BTU) 6.0.1 firmware (.ZIP) file
When i tried to flash using TWRP it says ZIP file is corrupted.
I downloaded it from two website
sammobile
and
samsung.org
both are corrupted(it should not be i think)
When i look into it it has only one file .tar.md5
i tried to extarct it using winrar and it says file is corrpted
\BTU-N910FXXS1DQFA-20170726090446.zip: The archive is corrupt
Although it extracted the N910FXXS1DQFA_N910FBTU1DPL1_N910FXXS1DQA1_HOME.tar.md5
In both files i got the same result same
i dont know what to do now
I tried Odin and it stuck at "there is no pit file partition" or something like that
(yes i wiped out cache and system delvik etc.)
I also tried inserting PIT file but no luck
i would prefer without Odin if possible
As I can go into TWRP recovery
Please guide me or at least answer a few question
1. Is it even possible to flash stock rom using twrp like i flash other roms?
2. Can i install extracted .md5 file from that zip? will it be the same like stock zip?
3. Why my Both zip files are corrpted? your opinion?
4. Should i download again same stock rom?
5. Can / Should i flash or download and /or downgrade Stock firmware (same 6.0.1 )but different release date?
6. Am i downloading the right firmware for my device here is my device details posted??
Lot of confusion please help i want to go back to stock for my gear VR

Based on the amount and type of questions, I believe you need to read up on basic Note 4 flashing/customization knowledge first. Go and read up on the stickies.
Without knowledge and experience, we can tell you how to do a brain surgery, but doesn't make you a surgeon.
No, twrp cannot be used to flash stock rom. Stock rom are most of the time md5 files, used by ODIN only.
Since you downloaded the zip files, use the "Test" function to see if it is corrupted?
Maybe you should just flash a stock based custom rom with VR and be done with it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...om-bob4-devbase-multi-csc-safe-bloat-t3033881
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Oh, according to your screen shots, DBT is in a carrier in Germany?

I installed BTU (UK) stock rom and it is is working fine (using odin)

nicholes said:
Lot of confusion please help i want to go back to stock for my gear VR
According to
this thread where i posted photos of my phones INFO
I downloaded N910F( UK BTU) 6.0.1 firmware (.ZIP) file
When i tried to flash using TWRP it says ZIP file is corrupted.
I downloaded it from two website
sammobile
and
samsung.org
both are corrupted(it should not be i think)
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Check your Winzip version. It may be old and doesnt handle large zipfiles too well. I had the same problem but I know the file was good as I downloaded it at work, and Winzip worked just fine; but when I got home, winzip failed on my pc - old 8.1 version. I used the trial version just fine to unzip.
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"I downloaded N910F( UK BTU) 6.0.1 firmware (.ZIP) file
When i tried to flash using TWRP it says ZIP file is corrupted.
I downloaded it from two website "​
Did you keep the ROM as a Zip file when you loaded it in to Odin?
Do not unzip the ROM file.
Try again.

Fool2242 said:
"I downloaded N910F( UK BTU) 6.0.1 firmware (.ZIP) file
When i tried to flash using TWRP it says ZIP file is corrupted.
I downloaded it from two website "
Did you keep the ROM as a Zip file when you loaded it in to Odin?
Do not unzip the ROM file.
Try again.
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As far as I remember it was zip file