Hi,
Could someone please provide a link and instructions on how to manually update a US Transformer to version 3.2?
I have a problem receiving OTA updates (maybe because its a US version but I'm currently physically located in Israel) so all my previous updates had to be done manually.
Thank you
I had trouble applying the OTA manually. It was a pain.
If you are stock and NOT rooted, it's not too bad.
Download the US version of the update. There's a thread in the dev section I think.
Rename it to EP101_SDUPDATE.zip and save it to the root directory of the external micro SD.
Put the sdcard in the slot and reboot into recovery. You should see an android guy with a gear belly for 5-10 mins. Wait and be patient until you see your homescreen again.
To get into recovery, turn off the TF. Hold the volume down button and press the power button. As soon as the screen come on, you see some text at the top. Press volume up to boot recovery. If you wait too long, it will wipe your data, so back up anything important.
If you are rooted and/or you have a custom recovery, this probably won't work.
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision
Well actaully I have already used the method you are talking about to update to the latest 3.1 (8.4.4.11). The problem is the update file which I'm missing.
I saw the next thread with the 3.2 file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1190868
The problem is I have read in the thread that its an 8.4.4.5 to 3.2 update and nobody mentioned in the thread that he has successfully installed from this file.
The md5 hash for the 8.4.4.11 to 8.6.5.6 US update is 9dc8df6593c05381342558734e5bb97c
I flashed it with a completely stock system using the method I posted earlier.
I'm not sure about the other OTA updates floating around, but look for one with the same hash.
I can't manual update using the method you mentioned about.. I'm getting an "!" android.. any suggestion?
chadster214 said:
I can't manual update using the method you mentioned about.. I'm getting an "!" android.. any suggestion?
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I thought you rooted with brk's batch script? Did you revert to stock?
gee one said:
I thought you rooted with brk's batch script? Did you revert to stock?
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I reverted back to stock. using the ASUS 8.4.4.11 from their site.
Not sure why that wouldn't work, although the OTA script checks hashes pretty strictly. If anything is off, it won't apply. I think there is a thread floating around that talks about how to modify the OTA to be less strict.
I had trouble manually updating with the OTA- I had to go back to stock 8239 and apply all the updates sequentially. Of course, there are easier ways, but I was curious.
To get rooted 8656, you could use Roach's script.
gee one said:
Not sure why that wouldn't work, although the OTA script checks hashes pretty strictly. If anything is off, it won't apply. I think there is a thread floating around that talks about how to modify the OTA to be less strict.
I had trouble manually updating with the OTA- I had to go back to stock 8239 and apply all the updates sequentially. Of course, there are easier ways, but I was curious.
To get rooted 8656, you could use Roach's script.
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what is the method you use to unroot and restore back to stock?
Hey guys here's a slight variation to gee one's method to update a stock unrooted 8.4.4.11 to 8.6.5.6 using the update file:
1. Move or copy the zip file to inside the \ASUS\update\ directory on a microsd card.
2. Rename the moved or copied zip file to "EP101_SDUPDATE.ZIP".
3. Power off the TF101.
4. With the microsd card inside the slot, hold-down the power and volume-down buttons simultaneously until two lines of code appear on the TF101. Release the power and volume-down buttons then push the volume-up button immediately.
5. The TF101 should now be flashing the update firmware, afterwhich, reboot the TF101 for good measure.
The difference is in the location of the ep101_sdupdate.zip file, nothing more.
ondoy1943 said:
Hey guys here's a slight variation to gee one's method to update a stock unrooted 8.4.4.11 to 8.6.5.6 using the update file:
1. Move or copy the zip file to inside the \ASUS\update\ directory on a microsd card.
2. Rename the moved or copied zip file to "EP101_SDUPDATE.ZIP".
3. Power off the TF101.
4. With the microsd card inside the slot, hold-down the power and volume-down buttons simultaneously until two lines of code appear on the TF101. Release the power and volume-down buttons then push the volume-up button immediately.
5. The TF101 should now be flashing the update firmware, afterwhich, reboot the TF101 for good measure.
The difference is in the location of the ep101_sdupdate.zip file, nothing more.
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I think it is /ASUS/Update/ - this is one of the methods that I didn't try.
I think that recovery also looks for something called ASUS_Bundle.zip, but I haven't seen much about that at all.
So a letter's case, which is a non-issue in windows, is relevant in android? Good info.
ondoy1943 said:
Hey guys here's a slight variation to gee one's method to update a stock unrooted 8.4.4.11 to 8.6.5.6 using the update file:
1. Move or copy the zip file to inside the \ASUS\update\ directory on a microsd card.
2. Rename the moved or copied zip file to "EP101_SDUPDATE.ZIP".
3. Power off the TF101.
4. With the microsd card inside the slot, hold-down the power and volume-down buttons simultaneously until two lines of code appear on the TF101. Release the power and volume-down buttons then push the volume-up button immediately.
5. The TF101 should now be flashing the update firmware, afterwhich, reboot the TF101 for good measure.
The difference is in the location of the ep101_sdupdate.zip file, nothing more.
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this one is a no go also...
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this one is a no go also...
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You might have to put it there and boot the system. Supposedly, the TF will find it and post a notification by the clock. I'm not sure how long it will take to "find" it.
I think it's the external card, but it wouldn't hurt to try the internal one as well.
Edit: Found it- seems like it's the external card and you insert it while the TF is on.
1. Check the Build number by tapping Apps > Settings > About tablet.
2. On the other desktop PC or laptop PC, visit the ASUS Support Site at http:// support.asus.com and go to the TF101 download page by entering TF101 in the Search By field.
3. Download the firmware file that corresponds to the Build number you see at step 1.
4. Prepare a MicroSD card. Unzip the ASUS folder in the compressed firmware file to the root directory of the MicroSD card.
5. With your Eee Pad turned ON, insert the MicroSD card into the MicroSD card slot.
6. An exclamation mark appears in the notification area. Tap the mark.
7. A System Update File Detected message appears. Tap the exclamation mark to start firmware update
from http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_TF101/#download - manual/Updated Version of SOP(English)
gee one said:
You might have to put it there and boot the system. Supposedly, the TF will find it and post a notification by the clock. I'm not sure how long it will take to "find" it.
I think it's the external card, but it wouldn't hurt to try the internal one as well.
Edit: Found it- seems like it's the external card and you insert it while the TF is on.
1. Check the Build number by tapping Apps > Settings > About tablet.
2. On the other desktop PC or laptop PC, visit the ASUS Support Site at http:// support.asus.com and go to the TF101 download page by entering TF101 in the Search By field.
3. Download the firmware file that corresponds to the Build number you see at step 1.
4. Prepare a MicroSD card. Unzip the ASUS folder in the compressed firmware file to the root directory of the MicroSD card.
5. With your Eee Pad turned ON, insert the MicroSD card into the MicroSD card slot.
6. An exclamation mark appears in the notification area. Tap the mark.
7. A System Update File Detected message appears. Tap the exclamation mark to start firmware update
from http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_TF101/#download - manual/Updated Version of SOP(English)
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still a no go...
chadster214 said:
what is the method you use to unroot and restore back to stock?
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I think that SOP method only works with the packaged updates from the website, not the OTA.
To get back to stock 8239, I used nvflash to wipe, reformat, and load the 8239 firmware. It wipes everything, but you can back up your data with CWM and re-flash it afterwards. The sdcard will get wiped too, you'll have to back that up too.
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I think that SOP method only works with the packaged updates from the website, not the OTA.
To get back to stock 8239, I used nvflash to wipe, reformat, and load the 8239 firmware. It wipes everything, but you can back up your data with CWM and re-flash it afterwards. The sdcard will get wiped too, you'll have to back that up too.
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I can't seem to find the 8239 firmware that works with nvflash.
The 8411 update from the website is a blob that should overwrite everything, unlike the OTA which just patches.
I think the 8656 OTA is pretty picky about flashing.
There is a 8239 download on the website- if you unzip it, there is a blob file. If you unblob it, you'll get the parts that you can flash with nvflash.
If you are going to flash, you might as well try the 84411 file first. It seems like it will work and it will save you a few hours of flashing.
How comfortable do you feel with nvflash?
gee one said:
There is a 8239 download on the website- if you unzip it, there is a blob file. If you unblob it, you'll get the parts that you can flash with nvflash.
If you are going to flash, you might as well try the 84411 file first. It seems like it will work and it will save you a few hours of flashing.
How comfortable do you feel with nvflash?
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unblob?? what app do I need to unblob?
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********Please Mods remove thread if possible!! New Tatuyama fix (ext4) has been incorporated into SuperRooter by DesignGears ********
LINK: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=751934
DISCLAIMER
DO IT ON YOUR OWN RISK.
ME OR ANYONE ELSE ON THIS FORUM IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKED/DEAD DEVICES AND/OR DEAD SD CARDS.
YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND EVERY STEP IN THIS HOW-TO BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FOLLOW.
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8/10/2010: Added Startup Issue Reversion
8/11/2010: Added Alternate Manual Method that might work better than AUTO
8/11/2010: Added Possible Method of Backing EXT2 Partition
Here everyone... I have been trying lag fixes all over the place and I always seem to have issues partitioning the external sd for the apps... so after so many attempts, this was BY FAR the best lag fix out there.... It doesn't rely on the externalsd for functionality.
Easy and nothing special needed.
The steps below are pretty good, but I did things a little different.
Copied the update.zip to my external sdcard.
Then used Root Explorer to copy the update.zip to my internal sd card.
(******Here is the updated filed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=376882&d=1281390347******)
Then I used ROM Manager (Reboot into Recovery) to boot into the Linux Loader
Then I said update using update.zip (not install update.zip)
Then Reboot
For some reason it didn't install busybox 1.17.1 so install it manually
(located: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7574130&postcount=229)
Make sure after you install busybox.apk that you go into busybox and check to MAKE SURE you are running 1.17.1 ONLY. You might have an older version or newer version but it must be 1.17.1; if different just click install.
After that follow the MCR Scripts below. (Took about 6 minutes to do everything)
*** If MCR Scripts DOES NOT show up, its probably because you don't have the non market install hack on your phone. In the update.zip you can find the apk and install via ADB, but I didn't do it this way. ******
(Original Thread! Alternate method on OP in link below! Some people say it worked better for them.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7587405&postcount=417
@Tayutama
I ran the Tayutama update.zip using the up+power+menu button method, it installed in seconds and I restarted the phone. I ran the benchmark but still got 8xx scores. I'm an Noob, so needed more thorough instructions. These are now given below. NOTE: THIS METHOD IS MUCH MORE NOOB FRIENDLY AND DOES NOT REQUIRE A PC OR USB DEBUGGING MODE.
EDIT I had realised I needed to launch the newly installed MCR app after restart and choose a lagfix file to run. I ran the file and 'all complete'. This worked a treat. Ran Quadrant and now have a top score of 2114 running on JM2. System is much snappier. This mod of RyanZA fix by Tayutama is the most noob friendly also. Full instructions as follows:
EDIT Requirements: Make sure your phone has 'superuser' app installed by checking your app list. If it isn't installed, you can use a newer beta version of Tayutama's update.zip
available at; http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...4&d=1281437129
Full instructions:
1. The update.zip installs all the files needed. It is attached here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...2&d=1281390347
2. Place it on your internal sdcard
3. Turn off your phone.
4. Hold down Up+powerbutton+Menubutton for a couple of seconds until u see the galaxy logo .
5. Use the up and down buttons to get to update.zip.
6. Press menu button on update.zip to select it
7. It installs root, correct busybox (1.17.1) as well as all the scripts needed for the fix and the 'MCR Scripts' app to run the scripts. (NOTE: This version does not install superuser.app which is needed, although the beta update.zip does, so read 'requirements' above if needed)
8. After install, the phone restarts.
9. Go to the newly installed 'MCR Scripts' application from the app list, open it and choose from 3 scripts. For example, Lagfix10024 is the 1gb ex2 version.
10. The script should run and take a few minutes.
11. You should see an 'all complete' prompt, and this means you can close the application.
12. Run quadrant to test if the fix was applied.
Originally Posted by Tayutama
Don't know if you mind me posting this here RyanZA, but i made a update.zip out of your script. NOTE THIS ONLY WORKS ON 2.1
What this update.zip file does is that it copies a few files to your internal sdcard and installs ASE which can be used to run .sh files without the need to use a terminal.
There are 3 scripts included:
LagFix1024.sh - Makes a 1GB file on /data
LagFix512.sh - Makes a 512MB file on /data
RemoveFix.sh - Removes the lagfix
This also includes BusyBox 1.17.1 so no need to install that first.
Testet this on JM1
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********Alternate Method that might even work better!! ****************
All the files are located in the update.zip file that you need to download.
1. Connect phone to PC, make sure adb can see it:
adb devices
2. adb kill-server
3. adb push createlagfix.txt /sdcard/createlagfix.sh
4. adb push playlogos1 /sdcard/playlogos1
5. adb push userinit.sh /sdcard/userinit.sh
6. adb shell su -c "/system/bin/sh /sdcard/createlagfix.sh"
7. adb kill-server
8. adb reboot
************ Reverting back if there are boot up and black screen issues ****************
If you have black screen and doesn't boot into the desktop, this is the fix to return back to normal state:
To fix that problem:
1. Boot into Recovery Mode (Vol Up + Vol Down + Power) Let go of Power after you see AT&T.
2. Delete User Cache
3. Delete All User Data
4. Then see if your phone boots up
5. If your phone does boot up then navigate to Settings -> Security -> Factory Reset
6. After factory reset your phone should be useable again.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
**********Possible method of Backing up Your EXT2 Partition **********
BTW I would also perform a NANDROID Backup as well which can be done by using ROM Manager to boot into the Android Loader....
Nandroid does NOT back up the apps off your SD card.
AppsToSD (I'm speaking re MoDaCo's rom here) uses the ext2 partition on your SD card for the /data/app and /data/app-private folders, where your actual downloaded application files are kept. Nandroid does NOT back this up, and simply mounting your SD card and copying the files off also does not back this up.
The only way to back up these critical folders is to directly copy them to somewhere else. You can use command line or Droid Explorer.
If you want to use command line, do this from an ADB shell or terminal:
mkdir /sdcard/backup/
mkdir /sdcard/backup/app
mkdir /sdcard/backup/app-private
cp -r /data/app/* /sdcard/backup/app/
cp -r /data/app-private/* /sdcard/backup/app-private/
This will create two folders on your SD card: app and app-private, both in a folder called Backup. It will then copy the entire contents of your /data/app and /data/app-private folders to your SD card.
After you do this, back up the entire contents of your SD card as normal.
To restore the files after replacing/partitioning your SD card, head to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=585349
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Quadrant score was 917 and was on stock roms.....
Now Quad score is 2193 and still on stock roms.....
Tested on 2.1 Update 1 Captivate
Baseband: I897UCJF6
slider2828 said:
Quadrant score was 917 and was on stock roms.....
Now Quad score is 2193 and still on stock roms.....
Tested on 2.1 Update 1 Captivate
Baseband: I897UCJF6
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Does it show strong real world improvements?
good job explaining nothing. troll harder
So....
This is a ""one step"" that isn't one step... ?.. ?
Oh, and for anyone wondering....
This appears to be the ext2 fix.
This IS the same fix from the otger thread, just packaged in update.zip format. Id be a bit more cautious using this one as it hasnt had as much testing among the I9000 crowd much less Captivate users.
Zilch25 said:
This IS the same fix from the otger thread, just packaged in update.zip format. Id be a bit more cautious using this one as it hasnt had as much testing among the I9000 crowd much less Captivate users.
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Thanks for confirming this. I am seeing strong real world improvements, too. Dolphin Browser HD is very snappy and everything seems a lot faster (I am on stock captivate, btw, couldn't get this to work on I9000 for some reason).
Only thing is you should back up frequently because it can be corrupted a lot more easily since it is on ext2.
hm... i applied the update in clockwork mod recovery, i have super user and the correct busybox version installed and rebooted the system. i went to the app list and could not find the "MCR SCRIPT" you mentioned i should be seeing... am i doing something wrong?
THat is weird I saw mine in the apps list.... its just called MCR with a green dog bowl and light bulb....
Woops sorry for the truncation in the quote.... I have attached the update.zip file that you need to download.... The update.zip file you used is probably a ROM Manager Update.zip, so just rename it and copy the new update.zip file to the internal sd....
Sorry.....
solufein said:
good job explaining nothing. troll harder
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What the hell does that mean.... You saying it doesn't work? Why not try it and it is an EXT2 fix.
max_warheads said:
So....
This is a ""one step"" that isn't one step... ?.. ?
Oh, and for anyone wondering....
This appears to be the ext2 fix.
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This isn't one step because I don't have the USB cable with me. I just had a USB adapter for the microsd and I can't boot into the linux loader correctly without the cable, so I used ROM Manager. It would have been easier if I did.
Zilch25 said:
This IS the same fix from the otger thread, just packaged in update.zip format. Id be a bit more cautious using this one as it hasnt had as much testing among the I9000 crowd much less Captivate users.
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Yup it is but on the internal card. Are you sure its the same? Look at the OG thread, a LOT of people have tried it with great success....
darth_vato said:
Thanks for confirming this. I am seeing strong real world improvements, too. Dolphin Browser HD is very snappy and everything seems a lot faster (I am on stock captivate, btw, couldn't get this to work on I9000 for some reason).
Only thing is you should back up frequently because it can be corrupted a lot more easily since it is on ext2.
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How do you back it up?
i updated the zip and rebooted used busy box and i dont have that MCR app
Bionicboto said:
i updated the zip and rebooted used busy box and i dont have that MCR app
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Same instructions before, did you download the update.zip? I just added that instruction. Can you try again after that?
slider2828 said:
THat is weird I saw mine in the apps list.... its just called MCR with a green dog bowl and light bulb....
Woops sorry for the truncation in the quote.... I have attached the update.zip file that you need to download.... The update.zip file you used is probably a ROM Manager Update.zip, so just rename it and copy the new update.zip file to the internal sd....
Sorry.....
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when you say put the update.zip into the phone... do i put it in the internal sd card root? or do i put it in the ROM MANAGER folder? when i choose apply update, it only gives me one option to update from: /sdcard/update.zip. i choose that it installs properly and i reboot. i still don't the app, lol.
i also have removed the the recovery-update.zip or renamed it and tried to reboot into recovery mode via ROM MANAGER but it doesn't let me do it because it can't find the zip. then i tried to put the update into the the ROM MANAGER folder and it says it can't the find update.
its still the same cant find the app i reboot to recovery apply sd card update.zip go to yes and it says installed reboot and its not there
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when you say put the update.zip into the phone... do i put it in the internal sd card root? or do i put it in the ROM MANAGER folder? when i choose apply update, it only gives me one option to update from: /sdcard/update.zip. i choose that it installs properly and i reboot. i still don't the app, lol.
i also have removed the the recovery-update.zip or renamed it and tried to reboot into recovery mode via ROM MANAGER but it doesn't let me do it because it can't find the zip. then i tried to put the update into the the ROM MANAGER folder and it says it can't the find update.
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Sorry for the bad reply.
Rename the update.zip that is already on the internal sd cards root because that is ROM Managers using ROOT Explorer
Then copy the update.zip that you downloaded to the external SD card.
Then copy update.zip from the external sd card to the internal sd cards root.
Then use ROM Manager to reboot into the linux loader.
Hope that helps?
-Ken
slider2828 said:
Sorry for the bad reply.
The update.zip that you use download, copy it the the internal sd card's root... (Basically where ROM Manager update.zip was. Like you did Rename the update.zip that is already there, because that is ROM Managers).
Hope that helps?
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hm... the only update.zip i have is in the Recovery Mod folder named: recovery-update.zip. the only update.zip i have in the sdcard root is the update.zip i downloaded from the your url and have been applying that as the update. i seem to be having the same problem as Bionicboto.
should i have the rom manager's update.zip in there also or it doesn't matter? and i also have no external sd card. is that something i need in order to get this update working properly?
Did you ever perform a backup with the ROM Manager? That usually creates a update.zip.....
Basically when I log into root explorer and click on SDCARD.... you should see the update.zip in that folder along with Android folder, busybox folder, clockworkmod folder, DCIM folder, downloads folder, etc etc....
slider2828 said:
Did you ever perform a backup with the ROM Manager? That usually creates a update.zip.....
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i preformed a backup right before i did all this. i did notice the update.zip in there. i took it out and put in the update.zip you uploaded. do i need both in there?
thanks for the quick replies btw.
Nope... Try this... with ROM Manager,
Choose Flash ClockWorkMod Recovery and that will recreate the boot files for ROM Manager.... and also backup your current ROM again.
Then try the steps again.
OMG Dude I noticed you in oakland, I am in hayward/san leandro.... We can try after I get off work which is in 30 minutes. and then take 30 minutes to get back to SL....
You wanna meet at the starbux on marina?
Flashed and installed perfectly. Bumped my quadrant up to 2117. Good post, thanks.
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Alright Guys in the USA. I will be posting the .img files to fix your device or update your device to 1.141.07 if you have either used the chinese update fix or some other various fix that left you with a different boot image. The instructions are simple.
1. Connect your tablet to the computer via USB. Put the boot.img and the system.img on your SD Card. Also put the Update.zip then use a file explorer to move the update.zip to the root of your SD card. Which is external SD. If you use Astro. (Alternatively you can just take your SD card out and put it in your computer to put the update.zip.)
2. You need to first push the boot.img
-Open ADB type su then hit enter. (your device will prompt for superuser you must select allow) Then enter the command below.
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 (hit Enter)
3. Then push the system.img
dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3
4. Force shutdown your device when those finish (as your screen may not turn on.)Then hold volume - and the power button "until the green android comes up very important do not let them go just because the device turns on" to start the update.zip. Let it finish (Your device will reboot when it completes.
5. Enjoy the fact your device is back to stock and you can now update when future updates release.
To push the files you will need adb shell. If you dont know what that is look it up, It is part of the android development kit. Second these 2 commands will push the files to their proper mount block. You must push the boot.img first then the system.img These files are for the USA update 1.141.07
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TNDCAYC8 - System.img -MD5-2b4e2fea567ac883bb483fc96b1fdc9d
http://www.mediafire.com/?7b5llkk8bnmnd23 -Update.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?3qahjh3twi6jc9t -Boot.img -MD5-4477d6739dd1e3b3ba1dbf94be7fe8f0
Here are 2 Mirrors To download the boot.img you will need to download both as the uploader made it a 2 part file making it easier for some countries to download. Give thanks yo ardatdat if these came in handy.
http://www.zshare.net/download/91195486183633a0/
http://www.zshare.net/download/9119547812fdf5fa/
I will check periodically on this thread if anyone has questions or needs Help. Guve a huge shout out to deckofficer54 as he is a co-worker and friend that dumped these files for me when I screwed my system up.
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** Alright guys I am just posting this link for when you just do the update.zip because you are already on 1.104.05_COM_GEN1 and you have a different kernel then the update.zip, What will happen is when you reboot the tablet from just doing the update.zip you may have WIFI error. These files should resolve that issue. Once again they are only if you have WIFI Error on reboot. To install these you will need some type of file explorer that has rw access to the file system. I rec. Root Explorer. To install these follow these instructions.
1. Copy both modules to your SD card does not matter where.
2. With your File Explorer/Manager Copy both of these files. (Root Explorer will let you multi-select if you hit the menu button.)
3. Navigate to System/Lib/Modules.
4. **This step is very important- You must Mount your System for RW access. If you don't they will not copy. Once you have RW just hit the paste button and then reboot your device.
5. **This step is for anyone still having wifi error after reboot. (Stop being lazy lol and just do all the steps. From the top by mounting the boot.img and system.img that way your device is 100% stock there for no checksum issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=601473&d=1305842073 - This is the wifi modules Download Link.
Thank you thor2002ro for posting these on your kernel modules thread. Which is found here for anyone having any other issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058713
Happy Updating
Alright guys here is the list of supporters thus far for the unbricking and or updating of your tablet. If I missed someone let me know.
Supporters:
Euclid's Brother -Awesome tool to flash the images Making your lives easier one click at a time. If you want an easier way download these images and use this app https://market.android.com/details?id=com.interphaze.Acer_ROM_Flasher
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thanks so much for this. to verify my build number is 1.141.07_COM_GEN1 is that right?
Success! This worked like a charm! I didn't have to use the recovery img I just used the update.zip.
After update:
Kernel: g9b3ce2b
Build: Acer_A500_1.141.07_COM_GEN1
Good work and thanks!
edit: Actually I guess I do have one issue right now. After the update my wifi stopped working. When I go to the wifi settings I see "Error" under Wi-Fi and the check box is grayed out so that it can't be clicked. Any help?
Had a German 1.112 build i guess, bricked it and revocered it with Acer_A500_1.122.01_EMEA_GEN5. Used boot and system image and then updated and it really works!!! Thank you very very very much!!!
EDIT1: I even not lost my settings and can set the language to German too!!
EDIT2: Root gone (as expected), used Gingerbreak (tab version) and everything works fine.
phone.ds said:
Had a German 1.112 build i guess, bricked it and revocered it with Acer_A500_1.122.01_EMEA_GEN5. Used boot and system image and then updated and it really works!!! Thank you very very very much!!!
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Your Very Welcome. Took me some time to get all the files but this **** works like a frickin charm. I wish it wasnt such a pain in the ass but hey its fixed.
ryutsuke said:
Success! This worked like a charm! I didn't have to use the recovery img I just used the update.zip.
After update:
Kernel: g9b3ce2b
Build: Acer_A500_1.141.07_COM_GEN1
Good work and thanks!
edit: Actually I guess I do have one issue right now. After the update my wifi stopped working. When I go to the wifi settings I see "Error" under Wi-Fi and the check box is grayed out so that it can't be clicked. Any help?
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well the only thing I can think of it either the lib modules for wifi are messed up in which case I can post a link with them or the kernel is different. I would use the 2 .img that I posted then use the update zip. That way the images replace your kernel which is always the root cause of wifi errors.
here is a link to the wifi lib modules. You need to use something like root explorer. To mount the system as rw. Then navigate to system/lib/modules and copy those two files into there with the system mounted as rw. Reboot and see if it fixes the issue!!
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OKU671AP
futty said:
thanks so much for this. to verify my build number is 1.141.07_COM_GEN1 is that right?
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Yes you are now stock and able to update when they release 3.1
dont we need to flash flexrom.img to be 100% stock?
The flexrom was flashed with the update zip
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confirmed working as well.
Crsdr37 said:
here is a link to the wifi lib modules. You need to use something like root explorer. To mount the system as rw. Then navigate to system/lib/modules and copy those two files into there with the system mounted as rw. Reboot and see if it fixes the issue!!
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Am I missing something or did you maybe forget the link =P
Ah **** lol give me 1 second
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OKU671AP
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Did those libs help at all?a like I said if they don't the only fix I I now would be to go back to the german or chinese update then flash both. Img then update.
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Image updates
Maybe some file corruption?! Loaded per the directions and on boot got error:
"Secure Boot Image LNX checksum fail"
Going back to the Chinese Rom.
You get that only when do don't do all three'. Once you reboot after pushing the 2 images. You have to hold down the volume - and the power button it will then run the update zip to complete.
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Crsdr37 said:
Yes you are now stock and able to update when they release 3.1
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thanks so much again. you are a god i bet you helped millions by doing this
That was my intentions I came from the evo forums. Everybody there helps each other. Im just hoping people here pick it up and start helping when people have questions.
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ryutsuke said:
Success! This worked like a charm! I didn't have to use the recovery img I just used the update.zip.
After update:
Kernel: g9b3ce2b
Build: Acer_A500_1.141.07_COM_GEN1
Good work and thanks!
edit: Actually I guess I do have one issue right now. After the update my wifi stopped working. When I go to the wifi settings I see "Error" under Wi-Fi and the check box is grayed out so that it can't be clicked. Any help?
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Did you ever get wifi working
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tomlogan1 said:
Maybe some file corruption?! Loaded per the directions and on boot got error:
"Secure Boot Image LNX checksum fail"
Going back to the Chinese Rom.
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Were u able to get past the checksum error?
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This will convert your Gen1 phone to Gen2 & boot into ClockworkMod for you to install your rom. You will lose your data. Make any backups you want first. Gen1 nandroid backups wont restore on a Gen2 phone. Always check MD5s, one way to do it is to download AFV (Android File Verifier) from the Android Market, search for AFV.
It is for European Gen1 ZTE Blades, Orange San Franciscos, Sapo A5s & Base Luteas sold with Android 2.1 Eclair only. None of the downloads on this page will work if your phone was sold with or operator upgraded to Android 2.2 Froyo. In that case, you already have the upgraded radio firmware. This is a safer alternative to the operator 2.2 upgrades which keeps some of the good features of Gen1 (like fastboot mode, tpt mode & extra storage space), but upgrades everything necessary to run Gen2 Android 2.2 Froyo & Android 2.3 Gingerbread roms.
Custom rom version (should work well with most custom roms, more room for your apps & data)
Download: Gen1-to-Gen2-TPT-v10-custom.zip
File size: 16.30 MB
MD5: 3b41b8c9dbf06cd9c33f91a728885633
SHA1: 4d8cafd9556ade12ef105be36aacb9725ec3bb89
Partitions: 2mb cache, 160mb system, 294mb data
Alternative version - enough space to install most gen2 stock roms
Download: Gen1-to-Gen2-TPT-v10-stock.zip mirror
Download size: 16.3mb
MD5: ae0207cd88429a062d8b1770b3acd2c4
SHA1: 2ccc4cd531d00465559a2edb56aa07ee31deabee
Partitions: 37.5mb cache, 215mb system, 203.5mb data
CM Nightly 257 Version (Upgrades from Gen1 to Gen2 & installs latest CyanogenMod nightly build - all in one)
Download: cm7-n257-blade-gen1-to-gen2-tpt.zip mirror
Download size: 107.8 MB
MD5: 813ba810ca0a596da4eb6ea7e47205a1
SHA1: 11030dff7b48c79463185b25fc848d488fe77768
Instructions
Copy a Gen2 rom zip file to your sd card ready to install. Check the md5sum of that against the source (you can use AFV for this).
Unzip this Gen2 TPT zip file to your sd card, it should create an image directory.
Check the nandroid.md5 file in the image directory on your sd card using AFV on your phone (long press on nandroid.md5 file, then Verify Nandroid Backup)
Power off, wait a few seconds, then power on with menu & vol+ held.
It should take a few seconds to flash the new Gen2 firmware (you should see some green text), then it should reboot into ClockworkMod recovery, use that to wipe data & then install your Gen2 rom.
Once installed, remove the image directory from your sd card, to prevent accidentally reinstalling. Once you have installed this just vol+ & power on will send you back into tpt mode if there is an image directory, even if you needed menu & vol+ before.
It is reversible using any Gen1 full TPT (links below), but this will only work on phones that have been upgraded using this method, not phones bought with Gen2 or upgraded with the windows software.
Going back to Gen1
If you upgraded to Gen2 using the above TPT, then going back to Gen1 is easy & safe (if not, sorry, out of luck here). You can install any Gen1 TPT to go back to Gen1, but make sure that it contains a Gen1 amss.mbn & amsshd.mbn use the same method described above, with the files listed below.
Here is Gen1 with stock partitions & ClockworkMod 3.0.14 (16.4mb) -
Download: Gen2-to-Gen1-TPT-v2-stock.zip mirror
MD5: fddc02f6f48a53910c317fbef38cf7e4
Partitions: 42mb cache,207mb system,208mb data
Orange 'B20' Android 2.1 Stock TPT - This will reset your phone back to factory condition if you have a UK Orange San Francisco.
Download: OUK-B20-Gen1-TPT.zip
MD5: cf0fd68dc0fc33611c751b32ad3fb10f
Partitions: 42mb cache,207mb system,208mb data
Safety
Charge your phone first, make sure it's well charged before doing any TPT, but remove it from the charger before you TPT.
Check the MD5 of any files, they're there for a reason. AFV from the android market will help you to check the files on your phone, there is a nandroid.md5 file to check.
There is a nandroid.md5 file in the image directory, check that when it's on your phone, using AFV from Android Market.
There is a small risk of breaking your phone with any TPT flash.
No guarantees, no warranty, no support.
Remove the image directory from your sd card after install, to prevent accidental wipe & re-installs in future.
Hey wbaw I had previously updated my blade from Gen1 to Gen2 (using 140 mb system tpt). For CM7 I wanted 160 mb system partition, so I used this v9 tpt image.
But now my phone is not getting past big green Android Logo. I cannot even enter recovery mode
What could be the solution? thanks
PS: I checked md5 before flashing
Did you put the Rom on the root of your SD card?
Sounds like you haven't actually installed a Rom, so the phone has nothing to load.
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adaneam said:
Hey wbaw I had previously updated my blade from Gen1 to Gen2 (using 140 mb system tpt). For CM7 I wanted 160 mb system partition, so I used this v9 tpt image.
But now my phone is not getting past big green Android Logo. I cannot even enter recovery mode
What could be the solution? thanks
PS: I checked md5 before flashing
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Did you check the md5 on the phone, like it says in the instructions? You need to check the md5 of all the files after they're extracted to the phone's sd card in case there was any error copying. That's why I say to download & use AFV (other apps are available, or 'md5sum -c /sdcard/image/nandroid.md5' from a command line does the same.)
Did you seen some green text while it was flashing?
Do you own a microsd card reader? (if not, buy one, Poundland & other cheap shops sell them).
Assuming that it did actually flash & you're not just stuck in fastboot mode. The only thing you can do to fix it is try another TPT, or the same one again.
Use a microsd card reader to put the tpt files on your phone's sd card, safely remove it, then put the card back in the reader & check the md5sum in the image directory on your sd card. Then put it back in your phone & try again.
If you didn't get any green text, then it didn't flash & you're in fastboot mode, you just need to pull the battery out. Some sd cards seem incompatible & wont perform a tpt flash.
Finally, 140mb system is (just) enough for CM 7.1 & the latest gapps, there should be about 2mb free. That might change in the future & some other roms are bigger, that's why I made the recent versions 160mb. There is always a (small) risk of breaking your phone each time you do a TPT flash, even if you do everything right, so it should only be done if necessary.
So if I proceed like you said with the CM7.1 Version I'm done and have rooted my ZTE and installed CM 7.1 in just one step??
One more question,if I want to use the TPT the way it's mentioned @ http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/ZTE_Blade_%28Gen1%29:_Radio_Conversion_and_Recovery
does my phone need to be rooted because at the end says "will automatically boot into the ClockworkMod Recovery"??
papei4ever said:
So if I proceed like you said with the CM7.1 Version I'm done and have rooted my ZTE and installed CM 7.1 in just one step??
One more question,if I want to use the TPT the way it's mentioned @ http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/ZTE_Blade_%28Gen1%29:_Radio_Conversion_and_Recovery
does my phone need to be rooted because at the end says "will automatically boot into the ClockworkMod Recovery"??
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Correct. Your phone doesn't need to be rooted first. If you have a 'gen1' blade or san francisco (sold with android 2.1 eclair) then you can use this tpt to install CM 7.1 & clockworkmod in one easy step.
You just need to extract the cm 7.1 tpt zip file to your phones sd card, check it extracted properly (on your phone, using afv or another md5 checker), turn your phone off, then hold menu & vol+ buttons when you power it on. You'll see some green text on the screen while it flashes, then the first boot will take a while & in about 10 minutes it'll start into cyanogenmod.
You will lose all data from your phone's internal memory (not the sd card), so if you care about saving any app data then you should root it to install titanium backup first.
If you have a 'gen1' blade or san francisco (sold with android 2.1 eclair) then you can use this tpt to install CM 7.1 & clockworkmod in one easy step.
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Is it possible without rooting an android device to load a custom rom?
I'm new to this.
I followed the guide @cyanogenmod to upgrade my zte blade to gen2 but now I'm stuck at Recovery,I've tried renaming,deleting the image directory from the root of SD but I'm keep getting back @ Recovery also tried wipe data/factory reset but with the same result.
Any help?
papei4ever said:
Is it possible without rooting an android device to load a custom rom?
I'm new to this.
I followed the guide @cyanogenmod to upgrade my zte blade to gen2 but now I'm stuck at Recovery,I've tried renaming,deleting the image directory from the root of SD but I'm keep getting back @ Recovery also tried wipe data/factory reset but with the same result.
Any help?
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If you flash the all in one TPT it will install the custom rom without the need to root first (CM is rooted, so you will be rooted afterwards).
It sounds like you only used a TPT that converts to Gen 2 but doesn't include a rom. You need to either flash a Gen 2 rom from Clockwork or use the all in one TPT. Flashing from clockwork is probably best as it will let you install the latest version.
You are extremely helpful!!
OK,I've downloaded from cyanogenmod the latest Rom,what's next,
Just placing the zip unchanged @ the root of my SD card and selecting "install zip from sdcard" --> "choose zip from sdcard" @ Clockwork and it's done??
Yep, you'll need the google apps zip from the CM thread as well if you want Market etc.
Thx for one more time,I'll come back later with the results!!!
Update:Done!!!!
Awesome!!
I want to install the all-in-one cm7.1 version but I'm stuck at the android logo after I turn the phone on while pressing menu & vol+ .
shears said:
I want to install the all-in-one cm7.1 version but I'm stuck at the android logo after I turn the phone on while pressing menu & vol+ .
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Sounds like you are in fastboot mode. Did you put the image folder on the root of your sd card? Did you make sure to hold menu and vol+ before pressing the power button? If yes to both, have you tried with another sd card? Some just don't seem to work.
Affirmative to both your questions. I guess I'll go search for another microSD card then.
edit: it worked with a different card.
maybe it only works with sdhc cards?
shears said:
Affirmative to both your questions. I guess I'll go search for another microSD card then.
edit: it worked with a different card.
maybe it only works with sdhc cards?
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it also works with normal 2gb sd cards, like those which are supplied with the phone. it's just a few sd cards that don't seem to work with tpt mode, i don't know if there is any pattern to it. what brand was the microsd card that wouldn't tpt?
What if I have different md5 checksum thing on the cm7.tpt thing? I checked the "nandroid.md5" thing. And which of the checks should I even do?
dud3me said:
What if I have different md5 checksum thing on the cm7.tpt thing? I checked the "nandroid.md5" thing. And which of the checks should I even do?
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If you get a different md5 then you should delete what you've downloaded & try downloading it again, from a different mirror if you can. Then check it again.
DO NOT FLASH ANY OF THESE FILES IF THE MD5 DOESN'T MATCH - IT COULD BREAK YOUR PHONE PERMANENTLY
If you're using afv to check the md5s on your phone (recommended) then you should long press on the /image/nandroid.md5 file then 'Verify Nandroid Backup' or 'md5sum -c Type check' (same thing), alternatively if you're happy using adb/command line then you can type the following ...
Code:
cd /sdcard/image
md5sum -c ./nandroid.md5
Other apps do the same thing, there is nothing special about AFV, it's just the first app that I found to do it.
wbaw said:
If you get a different md5 then you should delete what you've downloaded & try downloading it again, from a different mirror if you can. Then check it again.
DO NOT FLASH ANY OF THESE FILES IF THE MD5 DOESN'T MATCH - IT COULD BREAK YOUR PHONE PERMANENTLY
If you're using afv to check the md5s on your phone (recommended) then you should long press on the /image/nandroid.md5 file then 'Verify Nandroid Backup' or 'md5sum -c Type check' (same thing), alternatively if you're happy using adb/command line then you can type the following ...
Code:
cd /sdcard/image
md5sum -c ./nandroid.md5
Other apps do the same thing, there is nothing special about AFV, it's just the first app that I found to do it.
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Yeah, it's actually my little brothers phone that I'm doing this on so don't want to break it
Edit: btw how do I know it's right? I mean if Ido the "Verify Nandroid Backup" it doesn't give me any numbers just the list of what it checked and says "verified successfully" and when I paste on clipboard it gives me a 5ddc... and so on and it gives me this also when I do "Calc MD-5 Checksum". Also I tried with two different mirrors.
dud3me said:
Yeah, it's actually my little brothers phone that I'm doing this on so don't want to break it
Edit: btw how do I know it's right? I mean if Ido the "Verify Nandroid Backup" it doesn't give me any numbers just the list of what it checked and says "verified successfully" and when I paste on clipboard it gives me a 5ddc... and so on and it gives me this also when I do "Calc MD-5 Checksum". Also I tried with two different mirrors.
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If it says that all the files are verified successfully, then that means that all the md5sum's matched.
Amphoras said:
If it says that all the files are verified successfully, then that means that all the md5sum's matched.
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Oh okay what does the md5 in the OP mean then?
Hey everyone - I figured this might help some folks. It is a CWM installable zip that will restore your system to a completely stock UEKHA (the US retail build for P7310). This includes the stock kernel and recovery image as well.
Heres the instructions:
1) Download this file: http://www.multiupload.com/1KRF1M4CQZ
2) Put the file on your internal storage.
3) Reboot into recovery
4) Execute the Wipe Data/Factory Reset option
5) Choose Install Zip from SD Card
6) Choose Choose Zip from SD Card
7) Select the P7310UEKHA_Restock_v1.zip
8) Sit back, wait about 5 minutes
9) Once the script completes and says "Done", reboot.
10) Welcome to a completely stock US Retail tab
Enjoy.
I just want to ask: Can we flash this on other 8.9s from other regions (namely, an Asian model)?
I'm used to how it is in Maemo where the only differences between firmwares is localization and some preinstalled programs.
Yes you could flash it onto another 8.9 as well, although it should be a P7310 (Wifi only). Just like Maemo, the only differences between regions are localizations and pre-installed apps.
This stock image would not support 3G functionality however, so it would be a bad idea to install it on a P7300.
That's great. Going to flash Clockwork and this once I pick up my P7310 on Tuesday.
Which reminds me - how are Samsung kernels built? I heard that they need to use an initrd (or can the modules be compiled straight into the kernel? or is there a kernel size limitation, which is why an initrd is needed?)
I am truly grateful for this as I rooted and debloated my Tab the very first day lol. This is a great step!
Just flashed my tab with the ROM, works great! Originally had asian ROM on the tab.
Thank you very much! I needed some of the stock original loadable modules after some prior tweaks .
Thanks for the good work!
I was checking the system script used, and I was wondering if this CWM preserve the file/folder permissions as out of the box state or is just 7777 state?
mramirezusa said:
Thanks for the good work!
I was checking the system script used, and I was wondering if this CWM preserve the file/folder permissions as out of the box state or is just 7777 state?
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Permissions should be out of the box state...the system image was taken from my stock tab directly, and the extract script should leave all permissions in tact.
Hey alterbridge86, it's great to hear you have a GT 8.9 now, that's good news for us
Quick question, how did you dump the ROM and the recovery? I have a GT 8.9 3G from Orange France and I'd like to dump everything before installing CWM to be able to restore to stock if needed.
Thanks! And again, great work!
masterludo said:
Hey alterbridge86, it's great to hear you have a GT 8.9 now, that's good news for us
Quick question, how did you dump the ROM and the recovery? I have a GT 8.9 3G from Orange France and I'd like to dump everything before installing CWM to be able to restore to stock if needed.
Thanks! And again, great work!
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I ended up dumping it using the CWM I posted in the other thread. The new clockworkmod stores its backups in .tar format, so it makes it really easy to manipulate. Simply create a backup, then if you're feeling adventurous, you can take this flashable zip, replace system.tar and boot.img with the ones created by your backup. The stock recovery is same on all devices, so you can leave the one that is in this package and itwill work for you
Sounds good, thanks I'll give it a try when I have a little more time to play
Hey guys, i did something really stupid today to my 8.9 p7310...I installed that Asia update to it and it placed the tab into a loop and crashes in the settings app when it first starts up. Cant access SD card to install this firmware. I need the Odin firmware to put back to stock I think. Any ideas?
shatty said:
Hey guys, i did something really stupid today to my 8.9 p7310...I installed that Asia update to it and it placed the tab into a loop and crashes in the settings app when it first starts up. Cant access SD card to install this firmware. I need the Odin firmware to put back to stock I think. Any ideas?
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When you installed the Asian firmware at ODIN, did you remember putting the CSC, PIT, BOOTLOADER to their corresponding places along with the biggest file being at PDA? If you just used the PDA file and not the other files...there's your issue. Once you successfully ODIN, flash this specific CWM Recovery and then you can either choose Stock (this thread) or the Overcome ROM.
Yea just did the pda. The instructions only said the pda. Doesnt matter anyway i am back to stock used adb to load the stock zip to sdcard and loaded
shatty said:
Yea just did the pda. The instructions only said the pda. Doesnt matter anyway i am back to stock used adb to load the stock zip to sdcard and loaded
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Good to know you made it. The same happened to another user. Those instructions aren't correct.
Sent from my GT-P7310
Help getting China based GT-7310 to US stock
Hello,
I recently bought a GT-7310 in China, and want to get this to stock US using your method. I had a question on step #2.
2) Put the file on your internal storage.
How do I get the file to the internal storage and where is that location? I don't see an /SDCARD folder anywhere when browsing the tab in Windows 7. I have the latest USB drivers installed. I tried to push the file to /SDCARD using ADB but Android SDK tools doesn't recognize my tab. Are there any other ways to get the file to internal storage?
Thanks.
zinzino said:
Hello,
I recently bought a GT-7310 in China, and want to get this to stock US using your method. I had a question on step #2.
2) Put the file on your internal storage.
How do I get the file to the internal storage and where is that location? I don't see an /SDCARD folder anywhere when browsing the tab in Windows 7. I have the latest USB drivers installed. I tried to push the file to /SDCARD using ADB but Android SDK tools doesn't recognize my tab. Are there any other ways to get the file to internal storage?
Thanks.
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When you plug in the tab, it connects via MTP to Windows. Then you can only get to the internal storage, just drop it in there. You'll see all the default folders (music, videos, etc.) so you'll know your in the right place.
Thank you. I got the file to SD Card, went into recovery, executed the wipe data/factory reset option. After the wipe data/factory reset is complete, I selected the option "apply update from /sdcard". I selected that and I get the following error:
E:error opening /data/media: No such file or directory
Any ideas?
Thanks.
You need to use CWM recovery, not the stock recovery.
Hello Everyone. The update is gradually getting live in all the regions. I just got it in India. Below is the link which I captured via Canary app.
Beta 1:
http://fota-secure-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/INS/SM-N986B/nspx/3d15912c7dec47678d26b7f03f722ebe.bin?px-time=61da7eb1&px-hash=d04c3cb435cad6937673908c12244c90&px-wid=6204308-WSA211110062027&px-wctime=2021-11-10%2006:20:27&px-unum=&px-nb=UGtezEZ854jbmFcvWGxLEA==
Beta 1 Mirror: https://klisza1993.synology.me:1000.../J4ukGm08evreR1dYWbOQxngvuPTbTvJh-qb4gj3eTDgk
Beta 1 Mirror:
Note 20 Ultra One UI 4 Beta - Google Drive
drive.google.com
Checksum to verify corrupt downloads:
MD5 : 54db93183aa24ecdfaa7134891022094
Beta 2 Update: http://fota-secure-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/INS/SM-N986B/nspx/698c78dfebf8472d9e1691413b9af2f2.bin?px-time=61ed489c&px-hash=5f86741823355625dacb429abc4ff6cf&px-wid=3281729-WSA211124122250&px-wctime=2021-11-24 12:22:50&px-unum=&px-nb=UGtezEZ854jbmFcvWGxLEA==
Prerequisite to flash beta on N20U (N986B) thanks to
dr.ketan
You need to be on November Security patch before moving ahead.
Dial *#1234#
If your info is ditto same as said below then only you can flash beta 1 for N986B
AP : N986BXXS3DUJ6
CSC : N986BOXM3DUH5
CP : N986BXXS3DUIF
Also if your device is rooted/modified, it will fail. (unlocked bootloader isn't issue but firmware must be complete stock)
TLDR instructions, thanks to pernodpepper
0. Create backup of your device (SmartSwitch)
1. Download .bin
2. Rename update.zip
3. Place file on SDCard
4. Go to recovery (No odin/download mode required)
5. Select Apply update from SDCard and choose update.zip
6. Profit
Detailed instructions along with multiple methods to install. Thanks to Evil_Smiley_za and @AhmedMomen
UPDATE:
-This thread will be for sharing tips and help and update.zip/.bin files (when/if available) for the OneUI 4.0 Android 12 Beta for the Galaxy Note 20 series (Unlocked/Exynos)
Installation Methods:
ADB-method:
1. Download SDK platform tools https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
2. Extract the file in your desktop.
3. Inside the extracted folder put the update.zip file
4. Inside this folder, holding left shift, right click the mouse and select "open command prompt here". The command prompt will open.
5. Shutdown your phone and connect it to the pc
6. Holding Power and volume+ and enter into recovery mode.
7. Select "update via ADB". (scroll down using the volume buttons and select using the power button).
8. Connect the phone to a PC using an original samsung USB cable.
9. In the command prompt run the following command:
./adb devices
10. Wait to see that the daemon has started and that your device is found.
11. If you device is found, run the following command:
./adb sideload update.zip
SD-card method:
1. Download the bin file and rename it to update.zip (by going to file options on your pc you can select to view the file extensions. This makes the renaming process much easier and safer, and avoids renaming the file to update.zip.zip)
2. Copy it to the root directory of your SDcard.
3. Shut down your phone.
4. Connect any USB device to your device, AKG earphones could work, then press Power and volume+ buttons to get into recovery mode.
5. Using your volume keys navigate to "update via sdcard" and press power button to select it.
6. Again using volume keys navigate to the file "update.zip" and press power button to select it.
7. Update will start. Leave it till it completes installing. It will take some time.
8. Phone will reboot by itself and load android.
The update process will start. You will see a percentage counting. First it will verify, then patch etc. Do not move the cable, disconnect the phone or power off the PC.
Once the process is completed (it takes some time) the phone will boot itself, update the apps and log into your home screen.
There are two methods that you can use to get into recovery mode
Method 1:
1. Connect your phone to your PC (Make sure USB debugging is on).
2. Using ADB, enter the command ./adb reboot recovery
3. Wait a little and you should be in recovery mode.
Method 2:
1. Power off your device
2. Connect your device to a PC or use the AKG earphones.
3. Hold down Power+VolumeUp buttons and keep pressing them until you enter recovery mode.
This will not trip knox if done by the methods above
Don't install a beta unless you are fully aware what you are going into.
Don't install the beta if you want your phone to be stable, IT'S a BETA.
It's recommended to make a backup of your data before updating to the Android 12 Beta.
Important Notes:
-Rename the .bin file to update.zip in order to be able to flash it from recovery.
-A common mistake done by some people is that they see the file named update while its a WinRAR.zip file already, then they add another .zip making the name of the file update.zip.zip which will not be flashed successfully, So make sure you do it right.
-Updating to the beta is AT YOUR RISK, No one is responsible if anything goes wrong.
You will not receive OTAs again UNTIL you are on a firmware that gets released later for your original CSC, thats most likely not happening before the BETA is over.
Note: AngryPixel89 is my reddit alias.
is it OXM?
antisocialbratt said:
Hello Everyone. The update is gradually getting live in all the regions. I just got it in India. Below is the link which I captured via Canary app. its a 2.5gb update. Use it at your own risk and please ask other senior members if you have doubts. I just followed instructions someone else shared to grab that link for you guys.
http://fota-secure-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/INS/SM-N986B/nspx/3d15912c7dec47678d26b7f03f722ebe.bin?px-time=61da7eb1&px-hash=d04c3cb435cad6937673908c12244c90&px-wid=6204308-WSA211110062027&px-wctime=2021-11-10%2006:20:27&px-unum=&px-nb=UGtezEZ854jbmFcvWGxLEA==
OXM
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Yes. It is INS OXM
antisocialbratt said:
Yes. It is INS OXM
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Awesome
Can someone share the installation process please
Most probably you will have to flash it using Odin but I wouldn't guarantee that. Wait for some time till some modders here figure out a way.
waseem.gani said:
Can someone share the installation process please
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First make sure you are on November patch
0. Create backup of your device (SmartSwitch)
1. Download .bin
2. Rename update.zip
3. Place file on SDCard
4. Go to recovery (No odin/download mode required)
5. Select Apply update from SDCard and choose update.zip
6. Profit
Maybe this help
Just rename it to update.zip and intall from recovery mode (i was in the latest build with november security patch)
works fine, thank you for the upload.
Do you have to be on October patch (DUIF) or November patch (DUJ6)?
Inxteros said:
Do you have to be on October patch (DUIF) or November patch (DUJ6)?
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November
Does reguset full wipe or is not needed ?
My bad I was not able to flash it via recovery,any help would be appreciated. I am on October patch.
pernodpepper said:
0. Create backup of your device (SmartSwitch)
1. Download .bin
2. Rename update.zip
3. Place file in internal storage
4. Go to recovery (No odin/download mode required)
5. Flash update.zip
6. Profit
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I can't see internl storge in the recovery
B.Gaboo said:
(i was in the latest build with november security patch)
You was on DUJ6/DUH5/DUIF?
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N986BXXS3DUJ6
and installed from the external storage
waseem.gani said:
I can't see internl storge in the recovery
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You need to use an sdcard and place the zip there
By any chance do you have Update.zip file for SM-G986B??
Rapier said:
You need to use an sdcard and place the zip there
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Tried that as well, but don't know what the issue is
Amittey said:
By any chance do you have Update.zip file for SM-G986B??
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This tread is for the SM-N986B. The note 20 Ultra only....