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[GUIDE] Downgrading from ICS to Gingerbread i9000

I write this guide to help you, since I've had problems downgrading from ICS to Gingerbread.
Things you need:
1. Samsung drivers
2. Stock Gingerbread firmware with individual files (including bootloaders) I used JVZ Firmware
3. Odin
Procedure:
1. Install Samsung Mobile Drivers
2. Open Odin
3. Get the phone to the Download Mode by pressing(VolumeDown+Home+Power) buttons and connect the phone to your PC (your phone should be recognized)
4. Select PIT (usually 512)
5. Select BOOTLOADER (APBOOT)
6. Select PDA (CODE)
7. Select PHONE (MODEM)
8. Select CSC (CSC)
9. If 'Re-Partition'is not checked under 'Option', check it.
10. Press the Start button
Note:
If you want to upgrade to a later firmware (eg JW6 - It has only one .tar file),
1. go to the Download Mode again select the file under PDA.
2. DO NOT select the PIT, BOOTLOADER, PHONE, CSC files.
3. DO NOT check 'Re-Partition'.
4. Press the START button.
Hope this post helped you.

Thanks!
Enviado desde mi GT-I9000 usando Tapatalk 2

koko98 said:
Thanks!
Enviado desde mi GT-I9000 usando Tapatalk 2
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I am glad it helped.

Stuck!
Your posting is very timely! Wife's i9000 on CM9 is acting up (wifi loop, random rebooting, and low memory errors). So I want to downgrade to my nandroid back-up with CM 7.1 or at least fresh install CM 7.2. BUT I keep ending up with my back-up on top of CM 9 boot and then getting stuck with a boot loop.
I'm guessing I need to revert to a Gingerbread boot then I can restore the nandroid backup or then upgrade to CM 7.2. I read your posting but I'm not clear where I can get the needed bootloaders. Would be great if I could skip reinstalling stock and just go straight to CM 7 (whatever version) as then I wouldn't have to reunlock the bootloader.
Suggestions? Thanks in advance.

The problem could be the version of CWM... both are v5? they said that nandroid backup of cwm 3 have some issues on cwm 5 (CM9 comes with cwm5).
ConfuciusTse said:
Your posting is very timely! Wife's i9000 on CM9 is acting up (wifi loop, random rebooting, and low memory errors). So I want to downgrade to my nandroid back-up with CM 7.1 or at least fresh install CM 7.2. BUT I keep ending up with my back-up on top of CM 9 boot and then getting stuck with a boot loop.
I'm guessing I need to revert to a Gingerbread boot then I can restore the nandroid backup or then upgrade to CM 7.2. I read your posting but I'm not clear where I can get the needed bootloaders. Would be great if I could skip reinstalling stock and just go straight to CM 7 (whatever version) as then I wouldn't have to reunlock the bootloader.
Suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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A nicely written, well laid out, concise guide, nice work
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

adding the bootloader, imho isn't necessary. personally I never use them, just PDA+MODEM+CSC.

512.PIT is mandatory (yaffs2 -> rfs) , GB bootloader won't do any harm.
In case the update sequence was Froyo -> ICS, downgrade to GB will require GB bootloader.

Hi
ive download a stock odin rom from http://www.sammobile.com
but the file does not contain a PIT file
can some one please post one that i can use
im currently running the remICS rom and want to flash the latest rom for my country that ive download from http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=4643
thanks

here: Odin + pit
same package as sammobile, w/o zip-password.
has 3 pit files, use pit-512 only!

ive download 2 diffrent stock odim roms but when i flash them i just get boot loops
both of the roms ive downloaded contain the one tar file so i flash it per OP
but i just get reboots so i have to reinstall the ics rom
can some one post a link to a GB rom that has all of pit,bootloader,pds,phone and csc in the one file
thanks

Ignore that last message
Downloaded one from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102881
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

Thank you
Thank you for the simple guide I downgraded from ICS to JW6 and got stuck in a bootloop, your guide helped me out of that

Thanks man, brilliant guide. Helped me a lot.

As I was busy I couldn't reply to all posts but I am happy this helped you all.

Do we really need a repartition ?
Can we downgrade from ICS to GB without this ?
Most of the forum suggest not to do that as it can lead to hard brick.

sk76 said:
Do we really need a repartition ?
Can we downgrade from ICS to GB without this ?
Most of the forum suggest not to do that as it can lead to hard brick.
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Do you have any better option to switch from ext4 to rfs?
Odin + PIT 512 + repartition prepare partition layout for Samsung stock ROM using rfs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999097

Thanks...
what if i am on a custom ROM like CM9,are the steps the same to going back to stock?

CM9 = ICS = Android 4.0.4

SCIENTYREAL said:
I write this guide to help you, since I've had problems downgrading from ICS to Gingerbread.
Things you need:
1. Samsung drivers
2. Stock Gingerbread firmware with individual files (including bootloaders) I used JVZ Firmware
3. Odin
Procedure:
1. Install Samsung Mobile Drivers
2. Open Odin
3. Get the phone to the Download Mode by pressing(VolumeDown+Home+Power) buttons and connect the phone to your PC (your phone should be recognized)
4. Select PIT (usually 512)
5. Select BOOTLOADER (APBOOT)
6. Select PDA (CODE)
7. Select PHONE (MODEM)
8. Select CSC (CSC)
9. If 'Re-Partition'is not checked under 'Option', check it.
10. Press the Start button
Note:
If you want to upgrade to a later firmware (eg JW6 - It has only one .tar file),
1. go to the Download Mode again select the file under PDA.
2. DO NOT select the PIT, BOOTLOADER, PHONE, CSC files.
3. DO NOT check 'Re-Partition'.
4. Press the START button.
Hope this post helped you.
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Possible to downgrade for GT-P1000

Galaxy S3 i9300 Unbrick [restore to stock rom] [noobs][easy]

Hi guys! This is a noob-proof guide on how to flash stock samsung firmware on your i9300. Whether you have bricked it or just want the stock firmware back. Here's how to do it (detailed explaination)
WARNING! : This is only for the GT i9300 (international version) , Check your device before proceeding. Also you might lose all your data. So backup! i am not responsible if you brick your phone(although very unlikely) by not following the guide properly
Also you will lose your custom recovery, Custom ROM and will not longer have root
Ok lets begin!
1. Make sure you have the samsung drivers installed on your pc (http://bit.ly/SDaIIE)
2. Your device should have at least 80% battery left
3. Enable USB Debugging by going to Settings>Developer Options>Tick the Usb debugging tick box!
Files needed :
1. Android 4.1.2 I9300XXEMC3 for Galaxy S3 I9300 - http://www.hotfile.com/dl/202240205/4dcf384/I9300XXEMC3_I9300NEEEMC1_NEE.zip.html
2. Odin 3.07 - http://bit.ly/16aRzF4
Extract The firmware Zip file until you get a file with a .tar extension and some other files. Do not extract furthur
Extract odin zip file till you get Odin3 v3.07.exe
Now here comes the actual flashing part
1. Power off your smartphone. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
2. Now, get into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power button simultaneously until Samsung Galaxy logo appears in phone screen. Wait few seconds and your phone will be in download mode.
3.Open odin as administrator and connect your s3 to your computer with usb cable
4. You will get a message "Added" in the message box in odin and You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
if you don't get this , try another usb port.. if it still doesn't come , reinstall drivers.
5. Select these files from I9300XXEMC3 folder in Odin at respective buttons:
Click the PDA Button, and select the .tar.md5 file here with *code* appearing in its name
Click the Phone Button, and select file with *modem* in its name (leave if there is no such file)
Click the CSC Button, and select file with *csc* in its name (leave if there is no such file)
Click the PIT Button, and select the .pit file. Use only if you got it while extracting , otherwise ignore it.
6. make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected. Also, make sure that Re-Partition checkbox is selected, only if you are using a .pit file
7. Double check everything above and hit start!
8. once flashing is complete the phone will reboot automatically and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can then unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.
After completing these steps, Make sure to wipe the cache and do a factory reset in clockworkmod recovery if you do happen to find yourself in a bootloop (phone rebooting continuously) Or just do it anyways to prevent a bootloop from occurring.
congrats! , you have just restored your i9300!
If this has helped you make sure to hit the thanks button!

should be in General

We already have this exact same topic posted .
jje

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Please Help me this is important i had Galaxy s3 cyanogen mod 10.1 and i wanted to get back to stoke firmware i get to CWM and i did this:
wiped cash
wiped divlyk
format system
format data
actually i format the phone to Zero i tried to flash stoke firmware with odin but it's not installing it get to NAND Write Start!!
and stop please help me !!!!

Great simple procedure.. it seems as I never tried... I entered Android world recently..
Just wanted to know few things..
I bought S3 with ICS. upgraded to 4.1.2 but I feels some lagging after upgrade.
So questions are :
1. Can I get back to ICS without voiding my warranty?
2. Can I use this method to install 4.1.2 which may have no lagging issues.?
Help much appreciated..!
Thank you in advance..!

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Bad_boy46 said:
Please Help me this is important i had Galaxy s3 cyanogen mod 10.1 and i wanted to get back to stoke firmware i get to CWM and i did this:
wiped cash
wiped divlyk
format system
format data
actually i format the phone to Zero i tried to flash stoke firmware with odin but it's not installing it get to NAND Write Start!!
and stop please help me !!!!
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Make sure you don't attach the USB cable into a hub.
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amit3880 said:
Great simple procedure.. it seems as I never tried... I entered Android world recently..
Just wanted to know few things..
I bought S3 with ICS. upgraded to 4.1.2 but I feels some lagging after upgrade.
So questions are :
1. Can I get back to ICS without voiding my warranty?
2. Can I use this method to install 4.1.2 which may have no lagging issues.?
Help much appreciated..!
Thank you in advance..!
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Yes and no... You must reformat partitions and upload an ICS bootloader. Not for the regular user i'm afraid
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amit3880 said:
Great simple procedure.. it seems as I never tried... I entered Android world recently..
Just wanted to know few things..
I bought S3 with ICS. upgraded to 4.1.2 but I feels some lagging after upgrade.
So questions are :
1. Can I get back to ICS without voiding my warranty?
2. Can I use this method to install 4.1.2 which may have no lagging issues.?
Help much appreciated..!
Thank you in advance..!
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Yup you can use this method to restore to ICS...
Download ICS Firmware - Click here
Now flash this firmware...
Hit Thanks if i helped

Bad_boy46 said:
Please Help me this is important i had Galaxy s3 cyanogen mod 10.1 and i wanted to get back to stoke firmware i get to CWM and i did this:
wiped cash
wiped divlyk
format system
format data
actually i format the phone to Zero i tried to flash stoke firmware with odin but it's not installing it get to NAND Write Start!!
and stop please help me !!!!
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This normally happens when the partitions on the embedded multi media card gets corrupted for whatever reason, also known as the emmc.
The phone can be revived by flashing a pit file to repartition the emmc in order so it can be written to.
Download and unzip this file and you will have a .pit file which you put in the tab marked PIT in Odin
GT-I9300_mx_20120220.pit = Galaxy S3 of 16 Gb
GT-I9300_mx_20120322.pit = Galaxy S3 of 32 Gb
GT-I9300_mx_20120329.pit = Galaxy S3 of 64 Gb
(Just google the one that you need and download it)
Next make sure > r partition, f /reset, and auto reboot are ticked in options in Odin.
Next put the stock rom in the tab marked PDA, if flashing a custom rom then flash a rooted kernel first in PDA together with the pit file, hit start and start the flashing process, afterwards this will also give you the option of flashing the rom from recovery, next, flash the custom rom from Odin or from recovery
When finished the phone should reboot and start up.
Hit the thanks button if i helped

TechMasta said:
This normally happens when the partitions on the embedded multi media card gets corrupted for whatever reason, also known as the emmc.
The phone can be revived by flashing a pit file to repartition the emmc in order so it can be written to.
Download and unzip this file and you will have a .pit file which you put in the tab marked PIT in Odin
GT-I9300_mx_20120220.pit = Galaxy S3 of 16 Gb
GT-I9300_mx_20120322.pit = Galaxy S3 of 32 Gb
GT-I9300_mx_20120329.pit = Galaxy S3 of 64 Gb
(Just google the one that you need and download it)
Next make sure > r partition, f /reset, and auto reboot are ticked in options in Odin.
Next put the stock rom in the tab marked PDA, if flashing a custom rom then flash a rooted kernel first in PDA together with the pit file, hit start and start the flashing process, afterwards this will also give you the option of flashing the rom from recovery, next, flash the custom rom from Odin or from recovery
When finished the phone should reboot and start up.
Hit the thanks button if i helped
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Thanks my friend But it still have the same problem It's get to NAND Write Start!!! and on my s3 the blue line in download mod freeze i still can get to CWM i tried to install cyanogen mod rom Zip file but it's not booting please any Other ideas

Enabling USB debugging is completely useless and a waste of time

Bad_boy46 said:
Thanks my friend But it still have the same problem It's get to NAND Write Start!!! and on my s3 the blue line in download mod freeze i still can get to CWM i tried to install cyanogen mod rom Zip file but it's not booting please any Other ideas
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Try Re-partitioning your phone.. Put the .pit file in the repartition section , Tick that re-partition checkbox in odin and hit start.. after re-partition try to flash the .tar file again :good:
Hit thanks if i helped

TechMasta said:
Yup you can use this method to restore to ICS...
Download ICS Firmware - Click here[/URL]
Now flash this firmware...
Hit Thanks if i helped
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Thanks for replying!
Last question.. does flashing the stock ICS firmware voids my warranty??

Thx

If it is an official ROM package, it shouldn't trigger yellow triangle.
Even in that case, you can use Triangle Away app from Chainfire and see how it comes to zero
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Glebun said:
Enabling USB debugging is completely useless and a waste of time
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EXACTLY, Ho coulld you do that when you have a bricked phone.

it doesn't matter if you can do it - it's as useless as changing the wallpaper before flashing

TechMasta said:
Try Re-partitioning your phone.. Put the .pit file in the repartition section , Tick that re-partition checkbox in odin and hit start.. after re-partition try to flash the .tar file again :good:
Hit thanks if i helped
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i did flash the GT-I9300_mx_20120220.pit file but same problem but when i flash it the CWM goes from the phone so i tried to flash the cf-root file but it stop at NAND write start!!! so i flashed the mx.pit file and after that i tried to flash the cf-root file and i managed to flash it and my custom binary Counter Increases but when i try for the firmware it get stuck in NAND write start!!! (im GONE crazy)

guys please i need help where are the developers ?!

I don't know much of what you two talked about because i am a noob too. You should make a topic about it man!

[HOW-TO] Flash latest 4.2.2 on GT-i9082

DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for any damage caused to your device, you solely take responsibility for any damage or bricking.
WARNING: The following firmware should only flashed in GT-I9082 and not any other devices as this might brick them.
1. Download Jelly Bean 4.2.2 I9082XXUBMF2 from https://hotfile.com/dl/233057193/bed43fc/I9082XXUBMF2_I9082OXABMF2_OXA.rar.html
2. Now extract the downloaded file I9082XXUBMF2_I9082OXABMF2_OXA.rar the package included the Odin 3.07 and firmware files.
3. Open Odin3 v3.07.exe
4. Power off Galaxy Grand Duos and boot into download mode (Press and hold Home + Power + Volume down buttons).
5. Now Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign with port name in Odins ID:COM box.
6. Add files by clicking
PIT - baffin.pit
PDA - CODE_I9082XXUBMF2_871997_REV05_user_mid_noship.tar.md5
PHONE - MODEM_I9082XXUBMF2_REV05.tar.md5
CSC - CSC_OXA_I9082OXABMF2_871997_REV05_user_mid_noship.tar.md5
7. Make sure Re-Partition is ticked.
Galaxy grand duos jelly bean 4.2.2 odin flash
8. Finally Click Start and wait until Odin finish flashing....After complete Phone will restart.
That's it done !
Note:
If you encounter any Force close or Boot Loop
1. Boot into recovery mode (Home+ Power + Volume Up)
2. Choose wipe/data factory reset.
(THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA INCLUDING YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD!)
3. Then choose reboot and you should be good to go!
:good: THERE YOU GO, YOU HAVE THE LATEST FIRMWARE INSTALLED IN YOUR SAMSUNG GALAXY GRAND !!! :good:
HIT LIKE IF THIS HELPED YOU
PS - Contact me for any help regarding this.

I think you should be less missleading if this is a "HOW TO" guide.
1. There is no order on the procedures.
2. You show nothing about flashing and applying CWM, as you mention it in the beginning.
3. It's GT "i"9082, not 19082.
4. I don't think you need to wipe data so often. Flashing a stock firmware through odin kind of overwrite the device. IMO one wipe after the flash is enough.

Hi, a noob here..
I'm still on a stock rom...original firmware...and I've downloaded the latest firmware (I9082XXXAMD6_I9082OLBAMD3_XTC) on the livesamsungupdate site...
Is there any clear steps on how can i update my phone without using KIES or the ODIN thing....whichever is the best...
And is there any infos or pros and cons after the updates of official firmwares?
Thanks in advance....

If the file has a .md5 or .tar it is best to flash with odin
If it is a zip file it is best to flash with CWM or other custom recovery

Suriya357 said:
If the file has a .md5 or .tar it is best to flash with odin
If it is a zip file it is best to flash with CWM or other custom recovery
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These are the files I have from the downloaded firmware:
1. I9082XXAMD6_I9082OLBAMD3_I9082XXAMD1_HOME.tar.md5
2. SS_DL.dll
it is both tar and md5

polpan said:
These are the files I have from the downloaded firmware:
1. I9082XXAMD6_I9082OLBAMD3_I9082XXAMD1_HOME.tar.md5
2. SS_DL.dll
it is both tar and md5
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I recommend to take a nandroid backup before proceeding
* Reboot your phone into recovery mode (vol up+home+power)
* Wipe data and cache
* Reboot your phone into download mode (vol down+home+power)
* It will show a warning press vol up to proceed
* Now open odin in your pc and connect phone via usb cable
* If odin recognizes your device th ID:COM port will turn yellow or blue(or any color)
* Now click on PDA and locate your .tar.md5 file
* Make sure only Auto reboot and F. reset time is checked
* Click on start (it will take around 10 - 15 mins)
* Once complete unplug the cable and your device will reboot
DONE YOU HAVE YOUR FIRMWARE FLASHED IN YOUR DEVICE.
if any thing goes wrong restore your backupand contact me for help.

Suriya357 said:
I recommend to take a nandroid backup before proceeding
* Reboot your phone into recovery mode (vol up+home+power)
* Wipe data and cache
* Reboot your phone into download mode (vol down+home+power)
* It will show a warning press vol up to proceed
* Now open odin in your pc and connect phone via usb cable
* If odin recognizes your device th ID:COM port will turn yellow or blue(or any color)
* Now click on PDA and locate your .tar.md5 file
* Make sure only Auto reboot and F. reset time is checked
* Click on start (it will take around 10 - 15 mins)
* Once complete unplug the cable and your device will reboot
DONE YOU HAVE YOUR FIRMWARE FLASHED IN YOUR DEVICE.
if any thing goes wrong restore your backupand contact me for help.
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Hi, does nandroid backup works on non-rooted phones?
does upgrading to official firmware will all the installed apps, contacts, etc will be intact?

polpan said:
Hi, does nandroid backup works on non-rooted phones?
does upgrading to official firmware will all the installed apps, contacts, etc will be intact?
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Yes it is possible to make one (if you cant then back up after rooting)
No everything will be deleted since you wiped your data before flashing but you can try titanium backup to backup all your apps and contacts before flashing and restore them after flashing.

Suriya357 said:
Yes it is possible to make one (if you cant then back up after rooting)
No everything will be deleted since you wiped your data before flashing but you can try titanium backup to backup all your apps and contacts before flashing and restore them after flashing.
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Carbon or Helium I think is for non-rooted phones for backup... maybe it will do...
One more thing.... before I upgrade the firmware do I need to remove the SD card and the SIM cards?

polpan said:
Carbon or Helium I think is for non-rooted phones for backup... maybe it will do...
One more thing.... before I upgrade the firmware do I need to remove the SD card and the SIM cards?
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No there is no need to do that, you will actually need sd card to save the backup.
HIT THANKS PLEASE

Just wondering, can i root it again if my phone is currently rooted? Just wish to have the latest root firmware.

KGNTSTNY said:
Just wondering, can i root it again if my phone is currently rooted? Just wish to have the latest root firmware.
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What you mean to say ? Dint got
GT-i9082 _ custom rom
hit thanks if i helped you ...
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adheeshkurekar said:
What you mean to say ? Dint got
GT-i9082 _ custom rom
hit thanks if i helped you ...
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If ur rooted and you wan to flash latest frimware you can flash with odin3.04 and then follow same procidure which you followed to root ... to root it again ...
GT-i9082 _ custom rom
hit thanks if i helped you ...

adheeshkurekar said:
What you mean to say ? Dint got
GT-i9082 _ custom rom
hit thanks if i helped you ...
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If ur rooted and you wan to flash latest frimware you can flash with odin3.04 and then follow same procidure which you followed to root ... to root it again ...
GT-i9082 _ custom rom
hit thanks if i helped you ...
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That was what i meant. Thanks!!
Another question, is flashing custom ROM like rooting my device? I did mine via Cursed4ever on Youtube and it was pretty easy... So i am wondering if i can do the same with those custom ROMs posted here?

KGNTSTNY said:
That was what i meant. Thanks!!
Another question, is flashing custom ROM like rooting my device? I did mine via Cursed4ever on Youtube and it was pretty easy... So i am wondering if i can do the same with those custom ROMs posted here?
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All custom roms are pre rooted no need to root it
GT-i9082 _ custom rom
hit thanks if i helped you ...

KGNTSTNY said:
Just wondering, can i root it again if my phone is currently rooted? Just wish to have the latest root firmware.
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Yes you can root it again.

Screenshots
Hey guys do some one know how to delete a post ?

Any idea what is the difference or any improvement of flashing it to the latest version of the official firmware?

I read this article on how to update to latest firmware: Updating to latest firmware
"Verify that both the device's carrier and bootloader are unlocked before proceeding. Attempting to install the firmware on a locked device may completely damage or brick the device."
What does this means? is it if the device is SIM locked?
My phone is is SIM locked on the SIM1 only but not the bootloader... is there any way to check if this is locked?
Thanks in advance...

polpan said:
I read this article on how to update to latest firmware: Updating to latest firmware
"Verify that both the device's carrier and bootloader are unlocked before proceeding. Attempting to install the firmware on a locked device may completely damage or brick the device."
What does this means? is it if the device is SIM locked?
My phone is is SIM locked on the SIM1 only but not the bootloader... is there any way to check if this is locked?
Thanks in advance...
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No this firrmware will not harm your GT-I9082 because we have bootloader unlocked ans sim unlocked,
How ever take a nandroid backup before flashing so we can revert back the changes if anything goes wrong.

Just for additional ROM links I've found. All countries ROM include latest and previous version for your Grand Duos.
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9082

[FULL FIX]S3 TO FACTORY STATE unroot/stock recovery/reset binary counter/stock ROM

IMPORTANT: This guide is for the i9300 variant of the S3. Those with other variants - Please use this guide ONLY if you know for sure it will work for you.
For those with the Verizion S3, it was reported that you can use this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
The problem is that many of you may have unlocked your bootloaders, and this guide DOES NOT apply if you need to re-lock.
Right - I hope this is the correct section. I only just completely restored my S3 to factory state and I had to use so many articles over the web, half of them not even bringing me back to the original state. If you follow this, you will bring it back to a condition that will in effect recover your warranty and you'll be able to send it off. I'm also a new member(just signed up today) and I actually signed up because I wanted to post this haha.
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What this will leave you with in the end
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1. Official Firmware
2. Official Recovery
3. Binary Counter set to 0
4. Device status to "Normal"
5. Factory Settings as if you just took it out of the box.
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This will help you if
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You've soft bricked your phone but can still access recovery and want to reset
You've installed a custom recovery and want stock
You want to unroot and remove the modifications made (including a custom recovery such as CWM)
You want to reset the binary counter
THIS IS A DANGEROUS OPERATION AND COULD POTENTIALLY BRICK YOUR DEVICE. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING ON THIS THREAD AND FOR ANYTHING THAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOUR DEVICE AS A RESULT OF FOLLOWING MY GUIDE. BY FOLLOWING IT YOU ACCEPT THIS.​
Process Overview
1. Reset Binary Counter
2. Flash Stock Recovery
3. Device Wipe
4. Flash Stock ROM
5. Done!
Instructions
1. Reset Binary Counter
Right so the S3 has a feature known as the binary counter - this counter is incremented everytime you flash any unnoficial software. This includes any custom ROMs, Kernels, and Recoveries. Chances are, during your rooting process you installed a custom recovery such as ClockWork Mod. This means your counter is not at 0, and your system status will be that you're running unnoficial software - WE NEED TO GET RID OF THIS.
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Steps:
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1.1 Turn off your phone.
1.2 Press the Home, Volume Down and Power buttons together.
1.3 Press Volume Up to continue when prompted
1.4 You will now see the binary counter will have an integer other than 0. Note this value down.
1.5 Download: TriangleAway. You can do this by going to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
1.6 Copy it to your phone's memory or SD card.
1.7 Use any file browsing software to install the apk you downloaded.
1.8 Open the application and follow the notifications shown.
1.9 Find "Reset Flash Counter". The details shown should match your binary counter that you noted down earlier.
1.10 It may also say "this information cannot be retrieved" or something of the sort - in that case you can go ahead (I had to do this) and press reset flash counter. It will now boot into it's own mode. Follow the instructions to reset.
rootSU said:
Can I add that between steps 10 and 11, if you have a custom kernel or recovery, and a JellyBean bootloader - when the phone boots, the flash counter goes back up to to 1.
To remedy this, you can either:
1) After pressing the volume key in Triangle away, interrupt the boot up by pulling the battery. Check in download mode. If 0, move on to next step - otherwise, repeat
2) Flash an ICS Bootloader via ODIN first. ICS bootloaders are reset permanently once reset via Triangle away
3) Flash a stock recovery and kernel via ODIN so the flash counter doesn't increase once reset via Triangle away
4) Flip the entire process around. Flash a stock ROM first, root with CF Auto root. Run triangle way then use the superuser app itself to unroot.
Hope this helps.
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1.11 Your counter is now reset! You can check it by repeating the first 4 steps.
2. Flash Stock Recovery
(Skip this step if you have stock recovery already)
We need to do a full wipe of the system. To do this we need to go to our recovery but OH **** we've got a custom recovery. If we go into this recovery then we'll set the binary counter back to 1 again and it'll defeat the purpose of the first step. If we, however, use a stock recovery then the counter will still stay at 0.
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Steps:
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Credits: http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-t...l-stock-recovery-and-update-ota-on-galaxy-s3/
2.1 We need to go back to ODIN mode (where you observed your binary counter).
2.2 Turn off your phone.
2.3 Press the Home, Volume Down and Power buttons together.
2.4 Press Volume Up to continue when prompted
2.5 Download ODIN: http://stockroms.net/file/Tools/ODIN/Odin3v185.zip (this is the version I used)
2.6 Download your StockRecovery:
Stock Recovery for International Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 (This is the one I used because I'm from the UK)
Download Stock Recovery for Galaxy S3 SGH-I717/I717M (AT&T,Canadian)
Download Stock Recovery for Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 (Verizon)
Download Stock Recovery for Galaxy S3 SGH-T999 (T-Mobile)
Download Stock Recovery for Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 (Sprint)
2.7 Run ODIN. Do not touch any of the options. Only Auto Reboot should be checked.
2.8 Plug in your phone. The first COM rectangle should be yellow (like: http://gyazo.com/ad7dcd2af17a7ff6745ded7ea91eefaf ) and ODIN should recognize the phone. If this is not the case and it's not recognizing it then you need to get drivers for your phone.
2.9 Click "PDA" and select the stock recovery file you just downloaded.
2.10 Click Start.
2.11 When complete the top left will be green.
2.12 Now you have a stock recovery!!
2.13 Unplug your phone
3. Device Wipe
3.1 Go into stock recovery by holding down Home, Volume up and Power buttons together.
3.2 When you see the samsung logo, let go and you'll see it go into custom recovery.
3.3 Scroll to device wipe using the volume keys.
3.4 Press the home key to select the option, and then select yes. Once the device is wiped it will let you know.
4. Flash Official ROM
4.1 Download your official ROM here: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9300
4.2 Choose the correct ROM corresponding to your country, I chose BTU since my phone was unlocked and I'm from the UK.
Please note: it is IMPORTANT that you download the correct ROM. Dial *#1234# to find your CSC (country code) and CP number which you can match up to the ROM.
4.3 It's around 800MB so it will take a while to download.
4.4 Go to ODIN mode again by
4.5 Press the Home, Volume Down and Power buttons together.
4.6 Press Volume Up to continue when prompted.
4.7 Run ODIN on your computer and connect your phone.
4.8 When it recognizes it, check "Auto Reboot" and "F.Reset Time".
4.9 Everything else should be left unchecked.
4.10 On your computer, unzip the ROM file you downloaded. It should give you something with the extension of .tar.md5
4.11 Press "PDA" on ODIN and select this file.
4.12 Everything should be as shown here: http://gyazo.com/fea7a1c8b7a7b5bb287fb0a0c70056dc
4.13 Click Start and wait for it to do it's thing. It'll take quite a few minutes.
4.14 When it's finished, you're DONE!!!!
IMPORTANT: If when rebooting, it hangs at the samsung logo for a while then perform STEP 3 (Wipe Device) and then reboot it. Should work. If not then post here and someone may help you OR you can attempt reflashing your stock ROM again.
And that's it folks I'm not very experienced with android so I won't be able to answer questions if you have any problems, this is just the steps I devised and it worked.
Credits:
Makers of ODIN(?)
TriangleAway: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
This Site: http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-t...l-stock-recovery-and-update-ota-on-galaxy-s3/
This Site: http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-recover-a-bricked-samsung-galaxy-s3-50009490/
Thanks for reading, hope I helped ya out!

Tops! Should be sticky!:good:

joooe said:
Tops! Should be sticky!:good:
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Perhaps that is a good idea, I could not find a complete guide elsewhere showing this

doovd said:
Perhaps that is a good idea, I could not find a complete guide elsewhere showing this
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[Tut] Unroot the Galaxy SIII (for stock updates/warranty) 14 June 2012.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710613

Thanks for unlocking - hope you guys can make use of this. Feel free to ask any questions.

Can I add that between steps 10 and 11, if you have a custom kernel or recovery, and a JellyBean bootloader - when the phone boots, the flash counter goes back up to to 1.
To remedy this, you can either:
1) After pressing the volume key in Triangle away, interrupt the boot up by pulling the battery. Check in download mode. If 0, move on to next step - otherwise, repeat
2) Flash an ICS Bootloader via ODIN first. ICS bootloaders are reset permanently once reset via Triangle away
3) Flash a stock recovery and kernel via ODIN so the flash counter doesn't increase once reset via Triangle away
4) Flip the entire process around. Flash a stock ROM first, root with CF Auto root. Run triangle way then use the superuser app itself to unroot.
Hope this helps.

rootSU said:
Can I add that between steps 10 and 11, if you have a custom kernel or recovery, and a JellyBean bootloader - when the phone boots, the flash counter goes back up to to 1.
To remedy this, you can either:
1) After pressing the volume key in Triangle away, interrupt the boot up by pulling the battery. Check in download mode. If 0, move on to next step - otherwise, repeat
2) Flash an ICS Bootloader via ODIN first. ICS bootloaders are reset permanently once reset via Triangle away
3) Flash a stock recovery and kernel via ODIN so the flash counter doesn't increase once reset via Triangle away
4) Flip the entire process around. Flash a stock ROM first, root with CF Auto root. Run triangle way then use the superuser app itself to unroot.
Hope this helps.
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Thanks a lot mate, will add it to the original post!

Can you confirm this procedure?
1)flash stock firmware with odin (for example MC2 4.1.2)
2) root + recovery
3)downgrade to XXALE8 bootloader
4) triangle away
5)another flash of stock firmware to uninstall recovery e root
It is the correct procedure?
I read about some issue in the 5) point (fail of odin in sboot.bin).....can I flash another time the stock firmware over the old bootloader?

Stuck
Thanks for the guide!
I'm having issues with step
2.10 Click Start.
When i get to this point, the Message window just hangs at " <ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping.."
any clue whats going on, and/or how to fix?
EDIT: I'm using Verizon-SCH-I535 Stock Recovery.tar

Mogrix said:
Thanks for the guide!
I'm having issues with step
2.10 Click Start.
When i get to this point, the Message window just hangs at " <ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping.."
any clue whats going on, and/or how to fix?
EDIT: I'm using Verizon-SCH-I535 Stock Recovery.tar
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WRONG forum this is I9300 forum or you are trying to flash wrong phone to a I9300 .
jje

kenzolo said:
Can you confirm this procedure?
1)flash stock firmware with odin (for example MC2 4.1.2)
2) root + recovery
3)downgrade to XXALE8 bootloader
4) triangle away
5)another flash of stock firmware to uninstall recovery e root
It is the correct procedure?
I read about some issue in the 5) point (fail of odin in sboot.bin).....can I flash another time the stock firmware over the old bootloader?
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no one

kenzolo said:
no one
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Probably to stay on the safe side bring it back to the stock bootloader first?

OP if the original post is to be of use then it needs to be locked .
Alternative is it will just turn into a question thread that has nothing to with the original guide .
jje

i figured out a way to restore full stock
i figured it by my self, thinking, what if i boot into fastboot, will it increase binary counter? it does not! so...
1. Reset binary counter using Triangle Away.
2. Hard restart your phone ( "-" and power for 8 seconds) and instantly when it happens hold key combination for download mode ( "-" and home and power).
3. Flash stock firmware (after that counter = 0 will not be increased).
4. Factory default (required to clear "modified" status in system settings).
5. Done! Full and clean stock

Download mode *
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

JJEgan said:
WRONG forum this is I9300 forum or you are trying to flash wrong phone to a I9300 .
jje
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This guide has Verizon instructions as well for the I535

Mogrix said:
This guide has Verizon instructions as well for the I535
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Yes it does but that's a bad idea. We're all i9300 users so our advice could lead to danger.
OP, please repost separately in each device forum so when we give advice, we know we're giving right advice.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

Yep that's what i see non I9300 users find somehow this thread follow the instructions then from this forum decide to flash a rom that is not for their phone .
Foolish though maybe but enough Verizon owners have already done just that .
jje

JJEgan said:
Yep that's what i see non I9300 users find somehow this thread follow the instructions then from this forum decide to flash a rom that is not for their phone .
Foolish though maybe but enough Verizon owners have already done just that .
jje
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I'll post an explicit message at the top regarding this, thank you for your advice, and you too rootSU.

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[Q] How To Make Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H) Good As New?

Hi! How do I make my device good as new like I just recently bought it? I am not just telling about hard reset. I mean EVERYTHING will be good as new, no records of roots or binary counters, restored to original stock firmware, whatever they are, I have no idea, ahahaha . I just want to know how to make it GOOD AS NEW just in case something went wrong with my device. Thanks in advance!

rayvaldez said:
Hi! How do I make my device good as new like I just recently bought it? I am not just telling about hard reset. I mean EVERYTHING will be good as new, no records of roots or binary counters, restored to original stock firmware, whatever they are, I have no idea, ahahaha . I just want to know how to make it GOOD AS NEW just in case something went wrong with my device. Thanks in advance!
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Hi,
In order to restore everything on your device as good as new, you must download the original stock firmware along with the pit file (if needed). You can obtain the firmware via either Sammobile or Samsung Updates. Don't forget to check your phone model before downloading. After downloaded, reboot your phone to Download mode then extract and flash the firmware via ODIN on AP. After the stock firmware installed, reboot to Recovery mode and select both Wipe data/factory reset and Wipe cache partition.
Hope this helps.

krasCGQ said:
Hi,
In order to restore everything on your device as good as new, you must download the original stock firmware along with the pit file (if needed). You can obtain the firmware via either Sammobile or Samsung Updates. Don't forget to check your phone model before downloading. After downloaded, reboot your phone to Download mode then extract and flash the firmware via ODIN on AP. After the stock firmware installed, reboot to Recovery mode and select both Wipe data/factory reset and Wipe cache partition.
Hope this helps.
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Is the firmware downloaded from sammobile safe? Can you teach me or give me a link how to use odin and will it conflict kies in my computer? Also, will these methods erase binary counters like triangle away?

rayvaldez said:
Is the firmware downloaded from sammobile safe? Can you teach me or give me a link how to use odin and will it conflict kies in my computer? Also, will these methods erase binary counters like triangle away?
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Hi,
Sammobile requires you to register at their site, but it's safe and also fast to download. Besides the firmware and ODIN, you need the USB Drivers installed and Debugging mode to be enabled (by tapping Build number 7 times on Settings -> About device).
Files to download:
ODIN -> Click here
USB Drivers -> Technical Documentation | SAMSUNG Developers
After you obtain the firmware and ODIN, here is the step to use ODIN to flash firmware:
Extract the firmware and ODIN to anywhere you know.
Open ODIN, click AP button, and choose the firmware (in .tar.md5 format).
Hit start.
Firmware flash will take about 5-10 minutes. Don't unplug the USB cable or you will hard brick your phone.
After you see green RESET! or PASS, unplug USB cable from your phone and wait until recovery installs all files.
Don't forget to reboot to Recovery mode and choose both Wipe data/factory reset and Wipe cache partition.
After installing the stock firmware back, it's safe to update or connecting your device via Kies as long as your stock firmware is not modified (either by rooting or something else). And on your last question. Do you mean that this method will erase flash binary counters? If yes, probably not.
As a additional note, download the version that match your region code. So doing a backup of EFS partition is strongly recommended!
Hope this helps.

give me firmware link????????

@SwakyD http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G355H/ Here you have bro

Yes...it is safe i myself is using rom from their
But u have to regester