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[Q] New to Root

So, I used to run WinMo way back when, and I'm familiar with flashing, HardSPL, blah blah blah, whatevs. I haven't done the rooting process yet on my phone because I'm finding it hard to find a few key things that I need.
-What is the effect on my phone when I root, in regards to data? Do I need to backup? If so, can I backup on my SD card or is everything wiped? What program could I use to backup?
-Are there any crazy little tweaks or tips that anyone has to help guard against a brick?
-I've read the pros and cons list, but can I get more details from someone? Can this help with battery life, allow me to flash my radio, increase general connectivity, etc.
All help would be greatly appreciated, and I'll plan on doing a donation today. I've just been out of the loop (running WinMo 6.5 style out of the loop:/) so some advice to a rook would be great. My goal is to get out of school and come home and root and fiddle with things with little to no problems. Thanks a ton everyone.
Dig Life!
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The process of actually rooting doesn't mess with any of your stuff.
I use Titanium Backup to restore apps after flashing roms.
In general, most of this stuff COULD help your battery life, here there are Devs that will help - with sprint you get their tech support.

Well, I DL'ed TB and it says that I have to root first? Am I missing something here? Is it ok to root or will it delete all of my apps and what not? I mean, if it does, it isn't really that big of a deal, considering I can just download them again, I'm just looking for input.

copsgottanks said:
Well, I DL'ed TB and it says that I have to root first? Am I missing something here? Is it ok to root or will it delete all of my apps and what not? I mean, if it does, it isn't really that big of a deal, considering I can just download them again, I'm just looking for input.
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I'm pretty new, too, but I think I can answer your questions. Rooting (at least with the One Click Method I used on my Epic) doesn't destroy any data/apps on your phone. It simply gives your user root access to the underlying OS. Once that is achieved, you can modify things and tweak things. Titanium Backup will let you backup all system files and data, but only AFTER rooting.
This is not a ROM flash or anything like that from the WinMo days. I haven't gotten that far on Android, so I'm not sure what the flashing options are yet, but rooting is harmless on its own. It will let you royally screw things up though, so once it is done, be careful what you do.

Well, I tried to do a few things like listed in the One-Click root thread, but I guess I'm just not getting it. Now that I know the effects of the root, I'd like to be able to actually do it, but I don't have enough details. I haven't ever rooted before, and I'm finding it confusing. What was listed in the one-click thread wasn't specific enough for me, I don't know if I need to run from SD card, what the ADB thing is, nothing. I was a WinMo master and I'm finally coming to Android which is literally worlds away from my comfortable norm.

what os are you running? the one click comes with everything you need. theres an osx version the windows version that noobnl updates and the linux version i maintain

I'm on Windows 7 64 bit. But I still can't get any of the one click stuff to work, I don't really know what exactly to do

copsgottanks said:
I'm on Windows 7 64 bit. But I still can't get any of the one click stuff to work, I don't really know what exactly to do
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I wouldn't exactly call root harmless..in itself it is ok..but if you give root access to a program that program has FULL access to your system..aka anything inputed on your phone or stored on your phone can be accessed by the program with root access. Though generally its not a problem..just careful which programs you allow to use root access.
Also, at what point are you getting stuck? did you install the drivers? are you getting any sort of errors or etc?

There is also some good reading over at SDX Developers.
I have hacked and rooted before, WinMo, Palm, HTC Hero, but this one was tough. It basically took me two days off and on, but it worked - finally.
Downloading drivers is a b--h, they are finicky and I needed all of them, kept
hanging on 2. They are slow, and kept looking for sources.
Search here, there is good info, then look there (above) I used OneClickExploit 2.2.4 which finally worked. It had some of the same files
in other methods, but this one worked.
I'm not changing roms, did on Hero to 2.2 because they weren't getting upgrade but I'm just going to hang and wait for Froyo.
Good luck

copsgottanks said:
I'm on Windows 7 64 bit. But I still can't get any of the one click stuff to work, I don't really know what exactly to do
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Download and unzip the one-click archive in to a folder. Double-click the run.bat. I had some problems where it would start and then hang. I often had to kill it and rerun the batch file. Sometimes I had to end task on the adb.exe process. Eventually after rebooting the phone, etc, I was able to get it to work. Not sure what the exact problem was. I think part of it was connectivity to the phone via usb. Connect through a port on your computer, not a hub.
Also, the batch file is just a bunch of commands. You can open a command line in the folder where the batch file is and run each line in the batch file individually from the command line. That will give you some idea of what is happening and where it might be failing.
Like I said, I had to stop and restart a bunch of time before it finally got through to the end of the batch file correctly. When it did, it was fast. Not sure what was happening.

gTen said:
I wouldn't exactly call root harmless..in itself it is ok..but if you give root access to a program that program has FULL access to your system..aka anything inputed on your phone or stored on your phone can be accessed by the program with root access. Though generally its not a problem..just careful which programs you allow to use root access.
Also, at what point are you getting stuck? did you install the drivers? are you getting any sort of errors or etc?
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When I try to install the drivers I get this message:
"The MSS InstallWizard was not Completed for SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones V1.3.450.0
The MSS InstallWizard was not successfully installed SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones V1.3.450.0. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
And I'm basically stuck there. I've searched around and can't find any drivers that will work. Like I said, I'm on 64-bit Windows 7 with a clean OS and no previous negative install history. Not sure what the issue could be?

Found the drivers and everything that I needed and I'm rooted, but now I have one more question. I don't plan on flashing any roms, I'm alright with the stock rom, at least for now. I wanted to know what rooting will do in regards to over the air updates on my phone. Will I be able to OTA to FroYo when released? Any info would be great guys, thanks.

where did you find the drivers? I am having the exact same problem that you had where the installwizard cannot download finish installing the drivers for whatever reason

Step-by-step How-To root Froyo for newbs

OK, so I got my stock Dell streak unlocked Froyo last week and I wanted to unlock it. I read the various threads and it was a bit unclear what worked and what didn't. So here is how I did it for you peeps with new Streaks:
Note: this is for Windows only... (has been tested and works on basebands 315 and 318)
1) download and install the Windows drivers from here:
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Handheld/R288920.exe
2) download SuperOneClick 1.5.5 from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=437039&d=1289271263
3) extract SuperOneClick on your hard drive
4) put your Streak in USB debugging mode: Settings>Applications>Development>turn on USB Debugging
5) plug your Streak into the computer - do not mount the SD card
6) right click on SuperOneClick.exe and run as administrator
7) click "Root" and watch the progress and follow instructions.
8) if all went well, you can then find the SuperUser app on your Streak.
If this fails, there are a couple of things that can be done that will likely lead to success. One is to try the above procedure with the SD card taken out of the phone. The other option is to turn the phone off and start the root process as above. When the process gets to "Waiting on Device" then turn the phone on.
Hope this helps...

Would z4root be a lot easier and less time-consuming way than above post? I used z4root 1.2, and it works like a charm!

traithudo said:
Would z4root be a lot easier and less time-consuming way than above post? I used z4root 1.2, and it works like a charm!
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I never tried z4root because most of the posts I read said it didn't work for Froyo 2.2...
Glad there's another way to do it
Anyway, my point was to explain a step-by-step way for newbs like me.

Unfortunately zroot 1.3 does not work on my streak
AND I AM USING MAC, THX ANYWAY

I tried to download the SuperOneClick but my antivirus block it every time because there is a trojan virus

Hello daesdaemar,
Many thanks for your post. It's a good step by step reference. I am expecting my Dell factory shipped Froyo Red Streak to show up any time soon...
DO you have a list of tips and tricks / tweaks to configure, or install some basic but key apps to get your Dell Streak to optimal run state?
A list like this: Once you receive a factory shipped Froyo Streak, do this:
1. Root it (see daesdarmar's method)
2. Set up keyboard for Swype since it's the best option (or download and replace Swype with latest beta version optimized for Streak 5" screen)
3. Install App X and tweak these to speed up processor frequency
4. Install "Bloat Manager" to disable any un-necessary Dell apps etc
5.
6.
7. etc
I was searching around for a nice list of "To-dos" from anyone who recently received a factory installed Froyo Streak but I can't find a good list around and handy....
Let me know if you can help build one or share one ...
Thanks in advance.

me4tux said:
Hello daesdaemar,
Many thanks for your post. It's a good step by step reference. I am expecting my Dell factory shipped Froyo Red Streak to show up any time soon...
DO you have a list of tips and tricks / tweaks to configure, or install some basic but key apps to get your Dell Streak to optimal run state?
A list like this: Once you receive a factory shipped Froyo Streak, do this:
1. Root it (see daesdarmar's method)
2. Set up keyboard for Swype since it's the best option (or download and replace Swype with latest beta version optimized for Streak 5" screen)
3. Install App X and tweak these to speed up processor frequency
4. Install "Bloat Manager" to disable any un-necessary Dell apps etc
5.
6.
7. etc
I was searching around for a nice list of "To-dos" from anyone who recently received a factory installed Froyo Streak but I can't find a good list around and handy....
Let me know if you can help build one or share one ...
Thanks in advance.
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Thanks...
I am a new Streaker, so I don't know that I'm the one to compile a list of essentials, but I did the following in the first day or so just to make it seem a bit better/more personal:
1) rooted
2) Titanium Back Up for freeze/uninstall bloatware
3) AstroFile and File Expert to serve as file managers and connect to my home network
4) QQPlayer to watch videos
5) JustPictures! for my photos
6) Multi Picture Live for wallpaper manipulations
7) Kindle and Aldiko readers
8) Dropbox
9) Extended Controls - nice widget
Trying to figure out if there is a better browser...
Just playing with it and having a good time

me4tux said:
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I was searching around for a nice list of "To-dos" from anyone who recently received a factory installed Froyo Streak but I can't find a good list around and handy....
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I recently got a carrier unlocked Streak with Android 2.2 from Dell. I received it with 2.2 on it. Here's what I've done so far:
1. Root it - see steps in OP
2. Install Titanium backup (paid) and freeze the apps I don't/won't use.
3. Install Root Explorer
4. Changed this line debug.sf.hw=0 to this debug.sf.hw=1 in build.prop. See this
5. I use SlideIt for my keyboard most of the time. I like it better than Swype and I had already paid for it with my old phone. I have been trying Thumb Keyboard for landcape and also have Better Keyboard..
6. I use LauncherPro (donation version) for my home app with just 3 screens.
What's bloat and what's useful is different depending on your needs.

Fantastic and very straight forward.
Thanks so much.

shinydesert said:
Fantastic and very straight forward.
Thanks so much.
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Thank you

@marvin02:
I would appreciate a step-by-step explanation of how to edit the build prop file with Root Explorer.
EDIT: I got it done!

daesdaemar said:
@marvin02:
I would appreciate a step-by-step explanation of how to edit the build prop file with Root Explorer.
EDIT: I got it done!
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Glad you figured it out.

works like a charm. now when i get my phone back(broke lcd, dont ask) i can play around with it some more

daesdaemar said:
Trying to figure out if there is a better browser...
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I used xScope, but the free Miren Browser really looks awesome. Fast, pretty, handy, I can't expect more from a Browser.

Thanks OP for the straightforward instructions ...
Now I have to wait until Rogers come out with the Froyo update !!

Not working
Hello,
I have a Dell Streak with Android 2.2, build 12821, Baseband version 318.
Nothing I have tried has worked to root this ^%$#@! thing! I have tried several versions of superoneclick and other options, but nothing is getting it done.
Has anyone successfully rooted this build version?
Pleeeeeaaasssse help!?!

Woohoo! Marvin02 clued me into this oddball solution:
Remove the SD card and run 1.5.5. It works!

spdivr said:
Woohoo! Marvin02 clued me into this oddball solution:
Remove the SD card and run 1.5.5. It works!
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That's what worked for me on baseband 318, using a WinXP pro computer. May also work just by unmounting the SD Card in Menu->Settings->SD card & phone storage.
Even though I was not turning on USB storage when I connected the USB cable the computer was seeing the SD Card as a removable drive in Windows Explorer.

Hi, I cannot visit the following link:
1) download and install the Windows drivers from here:
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Handheld/R288920.exe
Please help, thanks!

londoneye said:
Hi, I cannot visit the following link:
1) download and install the Windows drivers from here:
ftp://ftp.dell.com/Handheld/R288920.exe
Please help, thanks!
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How about this Dell support page?

[Q] Help anyone. Idiot Guide to rooting back to OS 1.6?

Hi, i have been looking through some of the rooting, flash threads on here and there is a bit too much information,lol.
Can anyone detail the basic steps, software required to roll my X10 back to the 1.6 OS?
I am still having connectivity issues when trying to use the handset in the car.
The vehicle manufactures website shows that the Xperia X10i is compatible with their factory fitted handsfree systems, but only on OS 1.6.
1. Download this and extract in any folder of your computer:megaupload.com/?d=HCWX4KO3 (The credits of this goes for its creators)
2. Open the folder that its named 1_firmware and in the fileDeviceID.txt copy yours, save and close. (This is the same as the one used on the flashtools of Bin4ry)
This is how you can get your DeviceID on Windows: (Again thanks tojimbo77)
2.1: Connect your phone to the computer on the USB port you are going to use to flash it.
2.2: Press start (or windows icon) and in the run box type regedit
2.3: Click edit>find, and type in Vid_0fce&Pid_adde. You should find "DeviceInstance". If that fails, make sure Match whole stringis un-ticked, and click find next or press f3, if that fails, tryUSB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE. Copy the last section of that, it should look something like "5&2888d0ff&0&1".
Note: It changes with every diffrent USB port you use....3. Download your Firmware, extract it and copy all the files on it to the 1_firmware folder. You don't have to erase anything from this folder, unless you got the message to replace a file.
4. Now run the RootX10a_v2.cmd and select step 1 and follow the instructions. If done correctly you will see a window that starts to write and write and write a lot of things. This process will take around 5 minutes, so be patient. (It is like if you were flashing your phone)
5. Turn your phone on and wait until you get the configuration screen.
6. Now connect the phone to the PC and run PC Companion or SEUS. If it shows that there is a new software for your phone, follow the instructions and update if you want.
7. Enjoy your phone on Android OS 1.6 or 2.1 with your operator
Thank you on anticipation to any help offered.
I have had a look here, but am not 100% if this is all that i need to do?
Sorry, not able to post the link, being a new user.
The one part that is not clear to me is where they say, "Open the folder that its named 1_firmware and in the fileDeviceID.txt copy yours, save and close"
What is it that im supposed to copy?

No.. no...
You need the flashtool and the 1.6 files..
I cant seem to find the 1.6 files...
Why do you need 1.6?

SE seem to have done something with the update 2.1 where the phones Bluetooth will connect to my vehicle, but only for about 40 seconds, then removes its self and then re attaches, then removes its self again and this goes on for the duration the handset is in the car with me.
The handset i have just now was a replacement for my original and came with the 2.1 OS already updated.
The original 1.6 OS that was on the phone connected to my vehicle and gave me phonebook access.
I have neither now hence why i wish to roll back to the software that is compatible with my vehicles system. 1.6 buildR1FA016 Kernel 2.6

Get your phone rooted, load Xrecovery.
and flash Wolfbreaks CM rom.
And watch the magic.

OmegaRED^ said:
Get your phone rooted, load Xrecovery.
and flash Wolfbreaks CM rom.
And watch the magic.
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Thanks for the above, but can you break this into more simple instructions, links etc as this is way above me. I'm not totally useless, but i have never done anything like this, so it is all double dutch to me at this point in time,lol.

Download the flashtool from androxyde's thread then follow the instructions to flash the latest FW, then reboot your phone plug it in and press root on the flashtool and then reboot and install XRecovery and use it to install a custom ROM by following the directions in a ROM thread.
Just start by reading the Flashtool thread.
Sent From My *Super Fly X10*
If I (or anyone for that matter!) help you, dont be afraid to press THANKS!

CMoney87 said:
Download the flashtool from androxyde's thread then follow the instructions to flash the latest FW, then reboot your phone plug it in and press root on the flashtool and then reboot and install XRecovery and use it to install a custom ROM by following the directions in a ROM thread.
Just start by reading the Flashtool thread.
Sent From My *Super Fly X10*
If I (or anyone for that matter!) help you, dont be afraid to press THANKS!
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Had a read at the flash tool thread and even more confused now, too much information and no understanding of what it all means.

I am looking for someone who can supply links to what i actually need to roll the phone back.
What software do i require.
Do i have to root the phone and if so, how do you do this?
I did say in the thread title an "Idiots Guide". Simple and straightforward instructions that a first timer can comprehend, similar to the text in my first post, bullet points?
Thanks.

Bonzo67 said:
I am looking for someone who can supply links to what i actually need to roll the phone back.
What software do i require.
Do i have to root the phone and if so, how do you do this?
I did say in the thread title an "Idiots Guide". Simple and straightforward instructions that a first timer can comprehend, similar to the text in my first post, bullet points?
Thanks.
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Dude.. all the threads have the answers.
Read abit it won't kill you.

OmegaRED^ said:
Dude.. all the threads have the answers.
Read abit it won't kill you.
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I did and it's version this and version that. So which version is it that i actually need without screwing up my phone?
Suppose i'm more looking for something along the lines of what you would get if you downloaded a torrent file, where everything is in the one folder, inc the instructions.
Anyway, hopefully problem is sorted, as i am ditching SE after 10 years of using their handsets and going to Samsung which is compatible with my vehicles factory fitted system.

Bonzo67 said:
I did and it's version this and version that. So which version is it that i actually need without screwing up my phone?
Suppose i'm more looking for something along the lines of what you would get if you downloaded a torrent file, where everything is in the one folder, inc the instructions.
Anyway, hopefully problem is sorted, as i am ditching SE after 10 years of using their handsets and going to Samsung which is compatible with my vehicles factory fitted system.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060703

[Q] Need some help

I'm not new to WP7 but just new to all the sideload and unlocking thing, so i was wondering where can i find some homebrew good apps for my phone, any repo or something like that if it exists, it might be of so much help.

WaddyMontero said:
I'm not new to WP7 but just new to all the sideload and unlocking thing, so i was wondering where can i find some homebrew good apps for my phone, any repo or something like that if it exists, it might be of so much help.
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Need to be more specific. Most homebrew is here (see Development/Software threads)
Also see the post in my sig for more details if you don't know where to start.

EnderPsp said:
Need to be more specific. Most homebrew is here (see Development/Software threads)
Also see the post in my sig for more details if you don't know where to start.
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Sorry, i'll try to be more specific. I previously owned a HD7 but i change it for a Focus, 'cause i wanst gettin' access to the 3g network on my country out of it. So now i got the Focus and i was tryin' to unlockin' it, what i did, usin' the WindowBreakMe method and also i installed magdlr on the phone. I was looking for sideload apps to try on my phone, thats what i meant in first place, thanks to the post on your sig and endlessly searching i've found Bazaar and i've installed it on my phone, but now when i download any app from Bazaar, it gives me an error, that go as follows "Bazaar can't install applications on your device. It seems that is not fully unlocked. To deploy applications you should download Bazaar for PC. Read more at www.WP-Bazaaar.com".
Im sure my device is fully unlocked, i've installed Samsung Root Tools and DiagProvXML and enabled internet sharing and the 3g switch, and many more. Do you think my device relocked itself even i got the checkmark "Prevent Device Relocking" checked at Samsung Tools. Help, please.

WaddyMontero said:
Sorry, i'll try to be more specific. I previously owned a HD7 but i change it for a Focus, 'cause i wanst gettin' access to the 3g network on my country out of it. So now i got the Focus and i was tryin' to unlockin' it, what i did, usin' the WindowBreakMe method and also i installed magdlr on the phone. I was looking for sideload apps to try on my phone, thats what i meant in first place, thanks to the post on your sig and endlessly searching i've found Bazaar and i've installed it on my phone, but now when i download any app from Bazaar, it gives me an error, that go as follows "Bazaar can't install applications on your device. It seems that is not fully unlocked. To deploy applications you should download Bazaar for PC. Read more at www.WP-Bazaaar.com".
Im sure my device is fully unlocked, i've installed Samsung Root Tools and DiagProvXML and enabled internet sharing and the 3g switch, and many more. Do you think my device relocked itself even i got the checkmark "Prevent Device Relocking" checked at Samsung Tools. Help, please.
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Specific enough, I'd say
If you've already deployed WP7 Root Tools and Samsung Tools, you can always re-run the unlock sequence (in Root Tools first and then ST). Just to keep in mind Do not remove these 2 apps from the phone to test sideloading, once unlocked!
I'm not familiar with Bazaar but it seems you're missing a PC component used in the deployment process?
As for deploying, choose a XAP from the development forum and try to deploy it. If you can, it means you're unlocked (evidently).
If you can't deploy, try WINCO's XAP Assistant.
Let us know how it goes.

[TUT][ATIV SE] - How To Flash Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3 with Windows

With many thanks to @TaylorofCanada for acquiring and sharing this ROM, I would like to share with you a method to downgrade a Samsung ATIV SE to Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3. This method can be used to completely remove the Preview for Developers configuration from your device. This method wipes all of your data, and you cannot restore 8.1 backups on 8.0; if you are not experiencing significant issues with the current preview release, it may be ideal to wait patiently until another PFD update is pushed to this device. Another reason to flash 8.0 would be to take the OTA updates to 8.1 when they are released, in the event that the updates (or at least the firmware update) are not initially available to users with PFD installed (and you grow impatient). I have compiled a .zip file which contains everything that is necessary for downgrading your device. The .zip contains a README.txt file which contains detailed instructions on following the correct process; read it carefully and completely before attempting to follow.
If this method has brought you enough relief to feel like making a donation, I would suggest you donate to @TaylorofCanada. Without his release, this would not be possible, especially with such ease:
Code:
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-phone-8/development/taylors-super-rom-tool-dump-sgh-t899m-t3037789"]Taylor's Super ROM and Tool Dump![/URL]
I have created a thread for discussion of development with this device, so if you have an ATIV SE and you're into this kind of stuff, take a gander over yonder:
Code:
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-phone-8/development/research-reference-samsung-ativ-se-sm-t3044123"]Samsung ATIV SE (SM-W750V) - Research and Development Hub[/URL]
Please understand that following this tutorial may permanently brick your device or make it unusable in another way, even if you follow it correctly. It probably voids your warranty, as well. If this concerns you and/or you do not have a second device to use in the event of a mishap, I would suggest closing this page now. Following this process is of your own accord, and I will not be held responsible for any form of damage, losses, or anything else you may experience from proceeding. This phone has limited availability due to its Verizon-exclusive release, and as a result, there is minimal public research and development for it. I cannot guarantee that there will ever be a consumer-friendly way to de-brick your device in the future other than this, which can only do so much, so please proceed with caution:
Code:
[URL="https://mega.co.nz/#!mYhhSAZL!n4AEwN0eQfyLApr21nyGR4p9NcqIs4zo0_syN0TIk34"]ATIV SE - Flash to 8.0 Stock.zip[/URL]

Thanks
what a shame no one bothered to bump this up and show gratitude
God bless

i hv samsung ativ se
i want to unlock it and use it as gsm
is it possible

Can you prove some details of what the drivers look like on the PC as mine fails to see the phone and also a pic of what phone should look like when its in flashing mode

DelphianAus said:
Can you prove some details of what the drivers look like on the PC as mine fails to see the phone and also a pic of what phone should look like when its in flashing mode
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Did you follow this tutorial when installing the drivers?
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[URL="http://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how-to-disable-driver-signature-verification-on-64-bit-windows-8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/"]http://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how-to-disable-driver-signature-verification-on-64-bit-windows-8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/[/URL]
Also, download mode on this phone is Vol Up + Home.

Yes the unsigned drivers are installed ok. i have two laptops one win 10 64 bit and the other i put a fresh copy of win 7 32 bit on just to compare. both act like they see the phone but do nothing when it gets plugged in.
On Both systems the phone shows up as Samsung Windows 8 Phone , under universal serial bus controllers

DelphianAus said:
Yes the unsigned drivers are installed ok. i have two laptops one win 10 64 bit and the other i put a fresh copy of win 7 32 bit on just to compare. both act like they see the phone but do nothing when it gets plugged in.
On Both systems the phone shows up as Samsung Windows 8 Phone , under universal serial bus controllers
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Post a picture of the phone in download mode, i wanna make sure you're at the right mode.
EDIT: I saw your other post. The lightning bolt is incorrect. You need to hold both Volume Up AND the windows/home button

Ok did not know the home button was the windows key now I do that it comes up into download mode and I get normal operation I he it saying every thing is fine . How long should it take once I hit start ?

DelphianAus said:
Ok did not know the home button was the windows key now I do that it comes up into download mode and I get normal operation I he it saying every thing is fine . How long should it take once I hit start ?
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Just be patient. Once the Gears are spinning you can unplug it from the computer. Glad you got it working

G.moe said:
Just be patient. Once the Gears are spinning you can unplug it from the computer. Glad you got it working
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got it working... after the nov update on my win 10 laptop finished ( it took 12 + Hours )
Got the stock rom on it ok. can you give some pointers on what to do to get the internet sharing working ? i assume get the phone into download mode and use MBM Creator to modify it i will search the forums in the mean time.

DelphianAus said:
got it working... after the nov update on my win 10 laptop finished ( it took 12 + Hours )
Got the stock rom on it ok. can you give some pointers on what to do to get the internet sharing working ? i assume get the phone into download mode and use MBM Creator to modify it i will search the forums in the mean time.
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Glad you got it working!
I don't think MBN Creator works with this phone, but let me know if you get it working. Here are some helpful guides:
MMS/Internet sharing (haven't tested, I'm on VZW): http://forums.windowscentral.com/samsung-ativ-se/339425-6.htm#post3309723
Upgrade to Windows 10 (this is partially incorrect; once at Windows 10 you can and should do a Hard Reset): http://forums.windowscentral.com/sa...rading-samsung-ativ-se-windows-10-mobile.html

Mbm creator works i have changed tge csc code to match what my older ativ s had.

G.moe said:
Glad you got it working!
I don't think MBN Creator works with this phone, but let me know if you get it working. Here are some helpful guides:
MMS/Internet sharing (haven't tested, I'm on VZW): http://forums.windowscentral.com/samsung-ativ-se/339425-6.htm#post3309723
Upgrade to Windows 10 (this is partially incorrect; once at Windows 10 you can and should do a Hard Reset): http://forums.windowscentral.com/sa...rading-samsung-ativ-se-windows-10-mobile.html
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I'm going to go look at the windows 10 one... i have now got the phone on 8.1

Got Windows 10 on my ativ SE. still working around the LTE APN Setting. but i did manage to get a registry editor on my ATIV S NEO and its got a working LTE APN on it so i will duplicate it and see how i go.

DelphianAus said:
Got Windows 10 on my ativ SE. still working around the LTE APN Setting. but i did manage to get a registry editor on my ATIV S NEO and its got a working LTE APN on it so i will duplicate it and see how i go.
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Were you able to manage changing the APN, can you please share some details how we can do that .. thanks
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Any chance of being able to flush the ativ se with the ativ s ROM? I am in UK, want to buy the ativ se from USA but if its not working correctly or something it would be nice to know that I could use the ativ s rom UK and be done with it.
I already own the ativ s its been 3 years now, but its time to let it rest, plus I cracked the screen.
Thanks in advance people and thanks for the hard work on setting ROMs and everything.
Also a quick one. Is Samsung backing away from the ativ phones? I love windows phones but Microsoft etc are not quite the same as my trustworthy ativ s. Screen is not gorilla so it feels cheap etc.

ATIV S i8750 ROM on ATIV SE sm-w750v
Anyone???

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Anyone???
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No, it won't run a rom for a different device. Why do you need it to run an Ativ S rom? If the problem is setting it up for a different carrier, you can adjust that through the registry, as long as the phone's hardware supports your carrier.

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No, it won't run a rom for a different device. Why do you need it to run an Ativ S rom? If the problem is setting it up for a different carrier, you can adjust that through the registry, as long as the phone's hardware supports your carrier.
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Is not only the carrier i am worried. So since my Ativ S works perfectly fine (to what i need it to do) i thought if something goes wrong with the SE i could use the S ROM and be fine.
Oh well. i guess we will see???

I am using Ativ SE in India (got it from US) and it works flawlessly.. I am sure it would work on any GSM without any issues.. Worst case you may have some challenges in setting up APN but for that you don't need to port Ativ S ROM.. There are multiple tweaks which will take care of such issues
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