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[Q] odin to froyo 2.2!??????

This may sound like a very dumb question but i am just now getting into the different things i can do with my phone. One of which is i have rooted it and installed clock work manager. I have seen A LOT of people talking about odin and using it to install froyo 2.2 on their phone. I was just wondering how you actually go about getting odin on your phone, or is it something installed on your computer to transfer files to your phone? my main objective of all of this is just to have froyo 2.2 finally installed on my phoneso if anyone could please give me the run down on this and the info i need to install 2.2 on my phone, or a web page that shows you how to install it once i have odin, it would be greatly appreciated!!!

Odin is a program used to flash .tar files (modem, kernel, system) onto your phone while in download mode.
A little poking around here (I would link you but I'm at work) and you will find the Samsung Drivers, The Odin program itself, and recently someone posted Odin files for 2.2
If you have the .zip of 2.2 (or Superclean 2.4) all you will have to do is flash the eb01 modem in Odin, then install the .zip file through CWM.
Follow ALL instructions in the threads you find to the T or it will be a pain in the ass to get your phone back.

Remember: When using Odin NEVER USE THE PHONE BUTTON. We use the PDA button for the Fascinate.
PDA = Good
Phone = brick (that's bad)

KitsuneKnight said:
Remember: When using Odin NEVER USE THE PHONE BUTTON. We use the PDA button for the Fascinate.
PDA = Good
Phone = brick (that's bad)
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THIS!!!!
About the only way to actually BRICK the fascinate

Irish Cream said:
Odin is a program used to flash .tar files (modem, kernel, system) onto your phone while in download mode.
A little poking around here (I would link you but I'm at work) and you will find the Samsung Drivers, The Odin program itself, and recently someone posted Odin files for 2.2
If you have the .zip of 2.2 (or Superclean 2.4) all you will have to do is flash the eb01 modem in Odin, then install the .zip file through CWM.
Follow ALL instructions in the threads you find to the T or it will be a pain in the ass to get your phone back.
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Hi I have a question for you. you said that after flashing to 2.2 eb01 modem then install the .zip file through CWM. I did flash to eb01 2.4 sc and I dont understand what do you do to install the .zip file through CWM? And what that .zip file get you to have?

ksbc616 said:
Hi I have a question for you. you said that after flashing to 2.2 eb01 modem then install the .zip file through CWM. I did flash to eb01 2.4 sc and I dont understand what do you do to install the .zip file through CWM? And what that .zip file get you to have?
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If u get the eb01 sc Odin package...it comes with rom obviously so u don't flash anything in cwm. However... future roms you want will b flashed in cwm. All u do is boot into recovery,instal zip from sd cars, choose the zip from sd card....select it...and hit ok
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Irish Cream said:
Odin is a program used to flash .tar files (modem, kernel, system) onto your phone while in download mode.
A little poking around here (I would link you but I'm at work) and you will find the Samsung Drivers, The Odin program itself, and recently someone posted Odin files for 2.2
If you have the .zip of 2.2 (or Superclean 2.4) all you will have to do is flash the eb01 modem in Odin, then install the .zip file through CWM.
Follow ALL instructions in the threads you find to the T or it will be a pain in the ass to get your phone back.
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i have downloaded a dl09.tar.md5 file.... i thought that maybe this was what i was looking for to get odin or just to even have froyo installed... but neither my computer or my phone recognize the format that it is in.... am i just way off here?

boorad22 said:
i have downloaded a dl09.tar.md5 file.... i thought that maybe this was what i was looking for to get odin or just to even have froyo installed... but neither my computer or my phone recognize the format that it is in.... am i just way off here?
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You are indeed way off... you are playing with fire with this stuff with the things you are trying without doing your homework. People here could give you links to everything you need, but all you have to do is search a little. Dont take it the wrong way, but when you brick your phone youll wish you didnt rush
Sent from my rooted froyo Fascinate

ziggy484 said:
You are indeed way off... you are playing with fire with this stuff with the things you are trying without doing your homework. People here could give you links to everything you need, but all you have to do is search a little. Dont take it the wrong way, but when you brick your phone youll wish you didnt rush
Sent from my rooted froyo Fascinate
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No i completely understand what you are saying that is why i am doing my best to take anyones advice who might know more about this than i do (which is probably everyone). is there anything out there than can just give me a step by step as to what to do in the safest manner to accomplish putting 2.2 on my phone? because so far the closest i have came is receiving a E:failed to verify whole-life signature along with a E:signature verification failed message trying to install the update through clock work manager thanks for your help and advice

boorad22 said:
No i completely understand what you are saying that is why i am doing my best to take anyones advice who might know more about this than i do (which is probably everyone). is there anything out there than can just give me a step by step as to what to do in the safest manner to accomplish putting 2.2 on my phone? because so far the closest i have came is receiving a E:failed to verify whole-life signature along with a E:signature verification failed message trying to install the update through clock work manager thanks for your help and advice
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Ok, easy way to get froyo... go in the fascinate develpment section of xda or droid forums and look for ODIN eb01 package. It will load you up froyo, new clockwork, and root your phone all in one shot. The directions are super easy, just follow them exactly. I did mine this way, you dont have to mess with clockwork at all, ten minutes total. Let us know how you make out.
Sent from my rooted froyo Fascinate

ziggy484 said:
Ok, easy way to get froyo... go in the fascinate develpment section of xda or droid forums and look for ODIN eb01 package. It will load you up froyo, new clockwork, and root your phone all in one shot. The directions are super easy, just follow them exactly. I did mine this way, you dont have to mess with clockwork at all, ten minutes total. Let us know how you make out.
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GOT IT!!! thanks so much for the advice...best web site i found for all of the downloads and clearest directions is http://www.droidforums.net/forum/sa...ork-updated-2-11-a.html ....WORKED GREAT!

boorad22 said:
GOT IT!!! thanks so much for the advice...best web site i found for all of the downloads and clearest directions is http://www.droidforums.net/forum/sa...vd
midnight 1.1 theme
btw, this was 8pen-ed.
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[STOCK ROM]Use for going back to stock before flashing a custom ROM with minimum risk

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It seems that phones batch 1010 and newer dont like this method of going back to stock. If you're caught in a boot loop try flashing the official froyo for Captivate. One source can be found here
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Disclaimer: Anything you do with the content found in this thread and the content that this thread links to, is your own choice and you are fully responsible for what happens to your phone.
This method is for ATT Captivate ONLY!
We all know that there is a very often used method of going back to stock found here. The problem is that the ODIN OneClickDownloader contains both boot loaders and param.lfs.
These files, if not flashed correctly or if the connection between phone and PC drops while flashing them, can brick your phone for good. The reason why would this happen is because of unreliable USB drivers.
The purpose of this thread is to give flash addicts/custom ROMs users a more secure way to go back to stock - JF6 - without risking bricking their devices.
Do not use this if you want to send your phone back to ATT or Samsung for warranty!
Use this if you want to go back to stock before flashing a custom ROM.
Use this without worries if you changed your boot screen image or if you flashed the secondary boot loader which allows you to enter download/recovery with key combos.
This package contains NO BOOTLOADERS and NO PARAM.LFS!
Download the package from here
Download Samsung Kies and install it. It will install the latest Samsung drivers.
How to:
Remove sdcard and SIM card from the phone
Extract JF6_secure.zip somewhere.
Boot in Download Mode (see below)
Run Odin3 v1.3.exe
Click on the button PDA
Choose JF6_secure.tar.md5
Click start.
Wait and do not unplug cable until it is finished
How to boot in download mode:
There are 3 methods:
Method 1: (ADB) - from recovery or normally booted with usb debugging on)
Open a cmd prompt/console/shell
adb shell
adb reboot download
Method 2: (KEY COMBO)
Remove the battery, sim card, sdcard if you have one
Insert the battery
Hold both Volume buttons
Plug in the USB cable and continue holding both Volume buttons
Method 3: (JIG)
Link
If moderators believe this does not belong in development, I have nothing against to moving it to General. However, I think the community would appreciate if it would remain here.

Works fine
I used this to flash the latest Continuum 3.5 and everything worked fine. Thanks!

you may want to include the info "FOR ATT i897" phones.
as, well... check my sig!~ i got the rogers i896 covered NO BOOTLOADERS! @@ YAY

Yep, updated, thanks!

Thanks for this and I appreciate all your work.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA Premium App

Success !!
Just used this to go back to stock prior to flashing another ROM. Worked with no problems and only took about 5 minutes. Will use this from now on to avoid the possible brick.
Again, really appreciate you providing this for us.

Still not sure why one would use this over the DG Odin? Maybe someone can clarify?
Here is my scenario. I'm currently on Cognition 3.04 which I flashed from stock. It was my first ROM so I didn't have to go back or do anything with Odin. Now, if I want to flash a new ROM, I plan on using Odin, jut not sure which one???

sircaper said:
Still not sure why one would use this over the DG Odin? Maybe someone can clarify?
Here is my scenario. I'm currently on Cognition 3.04 which I flashed from stock. It was my first ROM so I didn't have to go back or do anything with Odin. Now, if I want to flash a new ROM, I plan on using Odin, jut not sure which one???
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Here you go again, is in the OP
We all know that there is a very often used method of going back to stock found here. The problem is that the ODIN OneClickDownloader contains both boot loaders and param.lfs.
These files, if not flashed correctly or if the connection between phone and PC drops while flashing them, can brick your phone for good. The reason why would this happen is because of unreliable USB drivers.
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on top of the read phail, i would add that you dont need to flash stock between roms, you only need to do it after a failed flash or a "no wipe" rom that depends on original files, **which they dont do anymore**. All the good full roms do a wipe before flashing. so there is no point going to stock! hope that clearifies!

icezar1 said:
Here you go again, is in the OP
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I did read it, just thought there was something I was missing.
I thought there was more to it than people having bad usb ports. You're saying if one does have a bad usb port and flashing gets interrupted, their phone would be bricked with the DG Odin, but with this Odin it would somehow be ok?

sircaper said:
I did read it, just thought there was something I was missing.
I thought there was more to it than people having bad usb ports. You're saying if one does have a bad usb port and flashing gets interrupted, their phone would be bricked with the DG Odin, but with this Odin it would somehow be ok?
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If you own a computer you definitelly heard about BIOS and you heard that if the BIOS gets screwed (CMOS chip burned or bad BIOS update) you can pretty much throw the motherboard.
Well, imagine that your phone has 3 BIOSs
primary bootloader - boot.bin
secondary bootloader - sbl.bin
hidden partition for system images - param.lfs
and that they are dependent on each other and if one of them gets screwed you wont be able to get to recovery and download mode.
The one click downloader contains all these 3. My package does not.
Get the point?

icezar1 said:
If you own a computer you definitelly heard about BIOS and you heard that if the BIOS gets screwed (CMOS chip burned or bad BIOS update) you can pretty much throw the motherboard.
Well, imagine that your phone has 3 BIOSs
primary bootloader - boot.bin
secondary bootloader - sbl.bin
hidden partition for system images - param.lfs
and that they are dependent on each other and if one of them gets screwed you wont be able to get to recovery and download mode.
The one click downloader contains all these 3. My package does not.
Get the point?
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Makes sense. Is there ever an instance where those files need to be wiped, though?

sircaper said:
Makes sense. Is there ever an instance where those files need to be wiped, though?
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Not really. Only if you flashed a boot loader from a different SGS model.

icezar1 said:
Not really. Only if you flashed a boot loader from a different SGS model.
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Thanks. Appreciate you clearing things up for me.

Trusselo said:
you may want to include the info "FOR ATT i897" phones.
as, well... check my sig!~ i got the rogers i896 covered
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Does that mean your stock rom doesn't include the boot loaders and param.lfs either? I've been dying to try that one when I switch roms. I hate seeing the ATT logo pop up everytime i turn it on.

Oh yea, I forgot to use this a while ago. Next time I'll use this, I promise. Lol. Btw, is it okay to change the text on the .ini file? I somewhat changed the title to my liking.

WickedNite said:
Oh yea, I forgot to use this a while ago. Next time I'll use this, I promise. Lol. Btw, is it okay to change the text on the .ini file? I somewhat changed the title to my liking.
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Yes, is OK

Has anyone flashed the three button fix? I really want to. just wanna verify its ok.

likiud said:
Does that mean your stock rom doesn't include the boot loaders and param.lfs either? I've been dying to try that one when I switch roms. I hate seeing the ATT logo pop up everytime i turn it on.
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take a look here

double RL said:
Has anyone flashed the three button fix? I really want to. just wanna verify its ok.
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You dont have the 3 button fix?
EDIT: yes, is OK, I tested it. Make sure you run a md5 checksum after putting it on your sdcard

[STOCK ROM] AT&T + Rogers Heimdall Firmware Packages [ALL PLATFORMS]

This package is designed to be used with Heimdall 1.3.0 or newer to bring your AT&T Captivate back to stock froyo including a full repartition. [mirror] (Rogers users see post #5)
Code:
md5sum 852d209e915c5d866bb3ea3c25f7cc32
This file can be used to restore your phone for warranty, and it should also SIM-Lock the device. It can be used to restore stock firmware from a ROM that uses MTD like CyanogenMod or MIUI (or even if you haven't and would just like to restore stock). This can also be used to restore bootloaders to froyo/eclair style for flashing to CyanogenMod if you flashed a 2.3.x build, such as UCKF1, this is required and prevents nasty emmc bugs (this has been fixed since 2011-08-05 in nightly builds). The full list of hashes for the files contained in this archive is available to check integrity here. I have flashed three devices with these files and I know they work. I hope this replaces the need for "One-click Odin" and prevents bricks on devices that cannot flash back to UCJF6.

Cool I just started toying with the Heimdall1.3.0 for mac this morning. It's nice to finally see a real option for mac users to flash stock. Not to mention its a true cross platform alternative for anyone to flash a rom, and create rom distribution packages.
Many thanks.
Sent from my SGH-I897

I love heimdall, I hope to see more of these!

This would be even more fantastic than it already is if there was a one click heimdall back to Rogers Froyo for the Canadian friends.
Good work
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

kosami said:
This would be even more fantastic than it already is if there was a one click heimdall back to Rogers Froyo for the Canadian friends.
Good work
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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Here is a package based on UXJL1 with the I897 bootloaders. It should work fine but it needs testing. I am not responsible for damage to you, your phone, or your kittens. (hashes) [mirror]
Code:
md5sum a11f24a61fc4a4ffa72a450e98df14cb

That was fast. Cool beans. Nicely done, again. Lol
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

Thanks man
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thank you. hope to see more heimdall packages

uberushaximus, nice work. I'm glad to see some Heimdall Firmware Packages in the wild. Keep it up!

What is required to convert a custom rom like Apex, Continuum, etc to the tar.gz format to utilize 1.3.0?

Not sure what you mean...but prolly 7 zip
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ok, I'll try to explain. The files needed to flash this are different than the files in a cwm zip, in that there is not a folder labeled cache, or dbdate, or factoryfs. But those are the folders you need to use this (and odin).

mrhaley30705 said:
What is required to convert a custom rom like Apex, Continuum, etc to the tar.gz format to utilize 1.3.0?
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Heimdall Frontend has built-in functionality to generate a compatible Heimdall Firmware Package for you. The format is a .tar.gz file however it always includes a file called firmware.xml, which describes the firmware and how Heimdall Frontend should flash it.
So to create a Heimdall Firmware Package you just fill out Heimdall Frontend's "Flash" tab as if you were going to perform a custom flash. Then instead of clicking the "Start" button you go to the "Create Package" tab. Fill out the information there then press the "Build" button and chose where you want to save the package, Heimdall Frontend does the rest.
Heimdall's README includes detailed instructions.

mrhaley30705 said:
ok, I'll try to explain. The files needed to flash this are different than the files in a cwm zip, in that there is not a folder labeled cache, or dbdate, or factoryfs. But those are the folders you need to use this (and odin).
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To convert your other rom into a format that is compatible with flashing via Loke/Heimdall you need to dump those bml partitions using dd.

uberushaximus said:
To convert your other rom into a format that is compatible with flashing via Loke/Heimdall you need to dump those bml partitions using dd.
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Be careful doing that with the bootloaders though. I've had success myself (GT-I9000) but Adam Outler (Captivate) recently had a problem with the dumped bootloaders not exactly matching the ones he'd flashed so it looks like the phone may manipulate them under some circumstances.

Benjamin Dobell said:
Be careful doing that with the bootloaders though. I've had success myself (GT-I9000) but Adam Outler (Captivate) recently had a problem with the dumped bootloaders not exactly matching the ones he'd flashed so it looks like the phone may manipulate them under some circumstances.
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I was thinking about doing something that didn't include bootloaders. I don't believe in flashing bootloaders without a very real need. I know it only takes a few seconds but I don't like the exposure to risk if it's not absolutely necessary.

mrhaley30705 said:
I was thinking about doing something that didn't include bootloaders. I don't believe in flashing bootloaders without a very real need. I know it only takes a few seconds but I don't like the exposure to risk if it's not absolutely necessary.
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I would love one without bootloaders and param.lfs. As long as you don't flash the ginger leaks you shouldn't have to reflash them.
I found an eclair heimdall package w/o those except it didn't repartision, so i couldn't get off cm7 with it.
If you do make it im sure me and many other people will use it all the time.
Thank you for your work.

Smasher816 said:
I found an eclair heimdall package w/o those except it didn't repartision, so i couldn't get off cm7 with it.
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I'm not sure if you're referring to a Heimdall Firmware Package. If so then after pressing the "Load / Customise" button, you're able to customise the package's original settings before you push the "Start" button to flash.
So if you know the package is a complete firmware package just just check the "Repartition" tick-box if you want to repartition. Obviously you won't want to do that if the package only contains a kernel and modem etc. If you know files are missing you can add them yourself.
Of course if you're not confident in what you're doing then it's probably best to wait for a package that does exactly what you want.

Smasher816 said:
I would love one without bootloaders and param.lfs. As long as you don't flash the ginger leaks you shouldn't have to reflash them.
I found an eclair heimdall package w/o those except it didn't repartision, so i couldn't get off cm7 with it.
If you do make it im sure me and many other people will use it all the time.
Thank you for your work.
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You're not obligated to flash them, if you do not wish to flash bootloaders just remove param, IPL+PBL, and SBL from the list and uncheck repartition.
However if you're flashing back to bml/rfs, it's required that you both repartition and flash bootloaders, there's no getting around that.

Hrm... Looks like I got a bad download the first time around. I'm trying again now. I'm going back to CM, Samsung Gingerbread just doesn't cut it anymore.

what did i do?

I had my at&t s4 rooted last night, i delete a lot of bloat on reqbull's list...my mms wasnt working next morning, did a factory reset..now at the setup screen & after the last screen (the one where i name the device) a popup comes saying settings has stopped, and takes me back to the setup screen. how can i get around this? i am on mac by the way..

Have to Odin the firmware back in
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Dallenn said:
I had my at&t s4 rooted last night, i delete a lot of bloat on reqbull's list...my mms wasnt working next morning, did a factory reset..now at the setup screen & after the last screen (the one where i name the device) a popup comes saying settings has stopped, and takes me back to the setup screen. how can i get around this? i am on mac by the way..
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You'll need to ruu back to complete stock to fix your issue it's the only fix
Sent from my One V

i dont mind having to go back to stock, but is there anyway i can do it from my mac?

Dallenn said:
i dont mind having to go back to stock, but is there anyway i can do it from my mac?
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Might be a more elegant way of doing this, but maybe try dual booting windows? Or google search heimdall which is a mac Odin equivalent. I'm not sure if the stock firmware works with it or not. You should definitely confirm that before attempting to use heimdall.

lessthanzach said:
Might be a more elegant way of doing this, but maybe try dual booting windows? Or google search heimdall which is a mac Odin equivalent. I'm not sure if the stock firmware works with it or not. You should definitely confirm that before attempting to use heimdall.
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He's right, try to dual boot windows or ask a buddy to let you use their pc for now just download your ruu and load onto a flashdrive so it can be ready
Sent from my One V

Obeezy562 said:
He's right, try to dual boot windows or ask a buddy to let you use their pc for now just download your ruu and load onto a flashdrive so it can be ready
Sent from my One V
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Samsung does not have RUU files thats HTC...

i have the stock firmware file from the (return to stock) odin method...

Dallenn said:
i have the stock firmware file from the (return to stock) odin method...
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Cool. SO now either try heimdall for mac http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/, using a friends computer, or dual booting windows to use the appropriate odin method.

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i have heimdall but am unsure how to load the zip into it to flash

Dallenn said:
i have heimdall but am unsure how to load the zip into it to flash
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I fairly certain heimdall is not confirmed to work with our stock rom yet. I would highly advise against it if at all possible, try to borrow a pc to do it via odin.

TwistedMexi said:
I fairly certain heimdall is not confirmed to work with our stock rom yet. I would highly advise against it if at all possible, try to borrow a pc to do it via odin.
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prob what im gonna do, sucks cause i downlaoded the huge firmware from samsung that took forever..maybe can just file share it from mac to pc..

Corrupt Update on Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8 inch T330NU

I rebooted my tablet as I do once a week, and it got stuck in a boot loop, and will not load. I've researched and the best I can tell is that there was an update and somehow I interrupted it or it was corrupted. Either way, I am stuck.
I've done a factory reset, and it didn't help. I use Fedora 21, and loaded adb and tried to sideload five images, all official samsung android, and I keep getting the error Footer is wrong, signature verification failed.
Can someone walk me through this, I'm not dumb, but I am extremely rusty with commandline. Break it down barney style for this old vet.
Thank you all

SgtRW82 said:
I rebooted my tablet as I do once a week, and it got stuck in a boot loop, and will not load. I've researched and the best I can tell is that there was an update and somehow I interrupted it or it was corrupted. Either way, I am stuck.
I've done a factory reset, and it didn't help. I use Fedora 21, and loaded adb and tried to sideload five images, all official samsung android, and I keep getting the error Footer is wrong, signature verification failed.
Can someone walk me through this, I'm not dumb, but I am extremely rusty with commandline. Break it down barney style for this old vet.
Thank you all
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Flash stock firmware with odin

McFy said:
Flash stock firmware with odin
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Is Odin available on Linux?

SgtRW82 said:
Is Odin available on Linux?
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You have to use Heimdall, it's the equivalence of odin on linux

McFy said:
You have to use Heimdall, it's the equivalence of odin on linux
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Forgive me, is it a standard repository that DNF can find? How do I use Heimdall? Is there a site explaining it?

SgtRW82 said:
Forgive me, is it a standard repository that DNF can find? How do I use Heimdall? Is there a site explaining it?
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They are a lot of site to learn how ti use it. You need to flash the stock rom. You have to download the stock firmware of your tab. After follow a step by step tutorial on internet if you have too much dificulties ask me