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[How-To] Flash Euro ROM on T-Mobile or ATT Samsung Galaxy Tab (w/ video)

ALRIGHT EVERYONE! IM WRITING IN CAPS SO THAT MEANS THIS IS IMPORTANT!
DUE TO SOME PROBLEMS THAT PEOPLE WERE HAVING (SPECIFICALLY THOSE WHO ARE FLASHING FROM A NON-STOCK TAB) I HAVE DECIDED TO PULL THE LINKS UNTIL WE GET A FOOL PROOF WAY OF FLASHING. THANKFULLY, ROTOHAMMER IS ALREADY WORKING ON THAT FOR US. I WILL UPDATE THIS ASAP.
REMEMBER FOLKS! DO NOT FLASH ANY FIRMWARES FROM SAMFIRMWARE.COM. FIRMWARES SUCH AS JMA, JMC, JMD ARE TO BE AVOIDED!! THIS COULD LEAD TO A BRICKED TAB.
UPDATE:
I recommend everyone use Roto's files here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894763
You can use this tutorial to show you how to flash files in general, I wont rewrite this whole thing though. If your flashing his files you dont have to download any of mine. If you have questions about his JME firmware then post it THERE. If you used my tutorial (which should work on all Tmobile & ATT tabs) then you can get help here too.
If you are on a bone stock T-Mobile tab and would like to the files to flash then PM me.
Thanks to RotoHammer & everyone else who participated in getting this to work. Here is my video. I hope it helps.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oADoLHWHH4
Okay guys here is the much asked video about how to flash the euro firmware on your tab. This is only for ATT & T-Mobile. PLEASE DONT DO THIS ON THE VERIZON OR SPRINT BECAUSE I DONT KNOW WHAT THE OUTCOME WILL BE. Please watch this video because the written portion will just be brief; I tried to make this as simple as possible. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR TAB BREAKS: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
1) Download all the files you need from here:
http://www.thegalaxytabforum.com/in...flashing-euro-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-tab/
2) Turn off the Tab
3) Put the tab in download mode by holding the power button + volume down rocker simultaneously
4) Connect the tab to your WINDOWS machine. Sorry Macs!
5) Install the drivers; they are provided in the folder. If your on windows 7 the drivers will install themselves.
6) Launch the odin.exe (if you get an error about some missing .dll file then you need to install the Microsoft .Net framework from here):
http://www.microsoft...31-508d977d32a6
7) Make sure there the yellow box says Com:#. the # will be different for everyone. As long as its yellow you are good!
8) Select the pit file from the folder provided
9) Select PDA and the file from the FIRST folder
10) Make sure re-partition is selected as well as the other two options
11) Flash your device; this will take about 3 minutes and you will get a green PASS
12) If your tab didnt reboot then manually reboot it
13) Your tab should be stuck at a blackscreen at this point, THIS IS NORMAL!
14) Go back into download mode (power button + down volume rocker)
15) Close Odin and open it back up
16) Make sure the yellow box is highlighted again and your tab is connected
17) Flash the file from the SECOND folder; using PDA option
18) MAKE SURE REPARTION IS NOT CHECKED
19) The flashing will take about 3 minutes
20) The system SHOULD reboot, if not, just hold the power button for 10 seconds
21) The tab will start up and you should be at the setup screen
IF YOUR TAB GETS STUCK AT THE SAMSUNG LOGO:
1) DONT PANIC!
2) Turn off the tab by pressing the power button for 10 seconds
3) Go into recovery mode (power button + UP volume rocker)
4) Let it boot
5) Select Wipe/Data Factory Reset
6) Press home button to select and keep hitting it till it wipes
7) Reboot and Enjoy!
New Updated Firmware:
JMC-Roto: http://www.multiupload.com/I27JF1OZWQ
How to install updated Firmware:
1) Download
2) Repeat steps 14-21
Are you trying to get 3G working on your ATT tab? Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847273
Are you trying to get 3G working on T-Mobile Tab?
You cant....not yet.
Thanks to RotoHammer for his prerooted firmwares
Edit 12/26/10:
Alright guys there has been some talk about using firmwares (from samfirmware) that are leading to bricked tabs. You can get the nitty gritty details here but in summary...STAY AWAY FROM FIRMWARES NOT PREPARED BY TRUSTED XDA MEMBERS. I will only be posting updates that have been prepared by rotohammer. I'm happy to report that my packaged setup has gotten the rotohammer seal of approval and its 100% safe
Flash on!
Please stay on topic!
DONT FORGET THE THANKS BUTTON!

Thanks for good work

Very awesome Ayman07! You rock!
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thanks, this helps alot!

Dude...it worked perfectly! Thanks again Ayman07!
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Very nice. T-mo Tab here. Worked for me, easy to perform. There sure are some niceties in the Euro ROM vs stock T-mo U.S ROM.

this rom it will work to any other GSM Tabs? I have JMC rom (european version) and is not branded from any carrier! thanks in advance!

Yes this will work with your euro tab as well.
@Everyone you are all welcome
ovigt71 said:
this rom it will work to any other GSM Tabs? I have JMC rom (european version) and is not branded from any carrier! thanks in advance!
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I guess i should have been more clear. If your on a euro tab and ur on JMC already and want to go to JMD you should just select the PDA option and the ROM and it should update. You might have to do a factory wip though.
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ayman07 said:
Yes this will work with your euro tab as well.
@Everyone you are all welcome
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thanks, I'll give a try!

@ayman07
Thanks!! Awesome video, at last i understand what i'm about to do!!
A few questions:
1. I see that there is also a Roto-JMC (or even a JMD) firmware. Can it be used instead of Roto-JMA you suggested in your video (as "flash second" step)?
2. Will this update (to JMA or JMC/D) cause 3G to stop working? I think i saw posts that mentioned it on other threads.
3. I saw on other threads that sometimes screen buttons stay on after the firmware update. Will it happen after this update?
Thanks A LOT!!!
Michael.

imishkai said:
@ayman07
Thanks!! Awesome video, at last i understand what i'm about to do!!
A few questions:
1. I see that there is also a Roto-JMC (or even a JMD) firmware. Can it be used instead of Roto-JMA you suggested in your video (as "flash second" step)?
2. Will this update (to JMA or JMC/D) cause 3G to stop working? I think i saw posts that mentioned it on other threads.
3. I saw on other threads that sometimes screen buttons stay on after the firmware update. Will it happen after this update?
Thanks A LOT!!!
Michael.
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1) Yes you can flash JMC instead of JMA. It can be done right after flashing JHA; ive never had an issue.
2) When flashing a euro firmware you will get the euro modem. Roto's JMA update doesnt include this modem so you are left with the modem you had previously. However, i think that JHA has a euro modem so even if you flashed Rotos JMA you will still be stuck with the euro modem which only gives EDGE and not 3G. Heres the thing, if you use the euro firmware you can get edge + phone working. If you use stock 3G modem, you will get 3G but no phone. Most people flash the firmware to get phone so 3G is a minor loss compared to the gain.
3) I have never heard of such problems nor do i ever notice anything odd. Could be true but it obviously doesnt bug me lol.
hope this helps!

Thanks ayman07!!
Regarding #2:
Although I have a T-Mobile Tab which i bought in US, I'm using it outside of US. So my question is: is lack of 3G happens because of compatibility issue of euro firmware with US T-Mobile bands or the modem just lacks 3G support?
Also, i see that there is a Roto modem switcher. Can i flush everything as described and if 3G won't work, switch the modem back to T-Mobile? This way i'll get newest firmware and 3G (i don't care about voice so much, i just want the performance improvements of new releases, etc ...)
Thanks again for help!!

imishkai said:
Thanks ayman07!!
Regarding #2:
Although I have a T-Mobile Tab which i bought in US, I'm using it outside of US. So my question is: is lack of 3G happens because of compatibility issue of euro firmware with US T-Mobile bands or the modem just lacks 3G support?
Also, i see that there is a Roto modem switcher. Can i flush everything as described and if 3G won't work, switch the modem back to T-Mobile? This way i'll get newest firmware and 3G (i don't care about voice so much, i just want the performance improvements of new releases, etc ...)
Thanks again for help!!
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The real reason is just that the modem file doesnt support the bands. like the euro modems dont have support for 1700. therefore, no 3G.
yes you can just use the modem switcher until we get this whole 3G situation worked out. thats a great alternative.
ur welcome

Thanks for great help! Going to do it as soon as JHA will be downloaded.

imishkai said:
Thanks ayman07!!
Regarding #2:
Although I have a T-Mobile Tab which i bought in US, I'm using it outside of US. So my question is: is lack of 3G happens because of compatibility issue of euro firmware with US T-Mobile bands or the modem just lacks 3G support?
Also, i see that there is a Roto modem switcher. Can i flush everything as described and if 3G won't work, switch the modem back to T-Mobile? This way i'll get newest firmware and 3G (i don't care about voice so much, i just want the performance improvements of new releases, etc ...)
Thanks again for help!!
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The real reason is just that the modem file doesnt support the bands. like the euro modems dont have support for 1700. therefore, no 3G.
yes you can just use the modem switcher until we get this whole 3G situation worked out. thats a great alternative.
ur welcome

doesn't work for me take a look at that..... there is any way to fix this? now I got : phone - - - ! - - - computer....
if I flash only PIT, I can restore the Tab, but I like to flash the entire rom...

ovigt71 said:
doesn't work for me take a look at that..... there is any way to fix this? now I got : phone - - - ! - - - computer....
if I flash only PIT, I can restore the Tab, but I like to flash the entire rom...
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ur signature says ur already on JMC right? so why are u starting from scratch?
anyway, are u using the JHA.tar when ur doing the repartitioning? did you follow all the steps? if you flash the kernel you will be fine. i recommend u use heimdall for that though. if u WERE on JMC then you just need to extract the JMC.tar and pull out the zImage. then use heimdall to flash it under the kernel option. im not sure if you can flash a zImage from odin using the phone option.
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I think I may have the solution. Are you trying to flash JMD? if so, do this.
Flash the kernel like i mentioned up top. then once its booting again, go back into download mode and select PDA and just flash the JMD.tar that you downloaded. I dont think you need to repartition since ur on a euro tab. sorry about that. i forgot you guys are partitioned. i edited my comment earlier. let me know if that works.

ayman07 said:
ur signature says ur already on JMC right? so why are u starting from scratch?
anyway, are u using the JHA.tar when ur doing the repartitioning? did you follow all the steps? if you flash the kernel you will be fine. i recommend u use heimdall for that though. if u WERE on JMC then you just need to extract the JMC.tar and pull out the zImage. then use heimdall to flash it under the kernel option. im not sure if you can flash a zImage from odin using the phone option.
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actually my problem start in the morning; if you have time to help a noob, take a look at that . after all I was trying desperate to fix this flashing the Roto rom. but I got lost..... some help?

Great work Ayman. Your video walkthrough I believe has convinced me to go ahead and flash the firmware on my T-Mobile branded Tab. I have read for hours on end at xda and was still quite confused up until now. I'm not one of the smarter ones. :-D
My reason for wanting to flash is to rid my Tab of the lag, especially for browsing since that is my Tab's main purpose. Do you think I should proceed with flashing or is it just not worth it? I don't really care for the phone function or 3G. I only use Wi-Fi on the Tab.
Thanks!

Phone_Junkie said:
Great work Ayman. Your video walkthrough I believe has convinced me to go ahead and flash the firmware on my T-Mobile branded Tab. I have read for hours on end at xda and was still quite confused up until now. I'm not one of the smarter ones. :-D
My reason for wanting to flash is to rid my Tab of the lag, especially for browsing since that is my Tab's main purpose. Do you think I should proceed with flashing or is it just not worth it? I don't really care for the phone function or 3G. I only use Wi-Fi on the Tab.
Thanks!
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yes absolutely! i keep forgetting how amazing the browser is and how much the stock browser sucked! yes you should flash it. i recommend getting the JMC firmware. if you want my opinion, stay away from JMD cuz it truly is a step down from JMC. JMC is fast and JMD is just laggy and blah! stay away from it. let me know how it goes
ovigt71 said:
actually my problem start in the morning; if you have time to help a noob, take a look at that . after all I was trying desperate to fix this flashing the Roto rom. but I got lost..... some help?
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ill take a look and see if i can help....no promises

stock on black screen, with big S

Hi,i update my i9000m,then try to go back down to froyo,&, now.
all am gething is first boot/ then a loud soun,then it stay on .
black screen,with a big colorfull S,&, it stay there nothing else,
i am using oding to load firmware,.how,are whata proceder,i,need to do.
to boot my phone back normal, thanks for any help,.

sounds like a bootloop, very common so dont panic.
you have download mode right ? if so, get yourself a 3 file firmware, load all them into odin. add a 512 pit, tick the re-partition box and press start.
that will fix your problem, then you can update to what ever rom you like

Make sure you're using a firmware that has bootloaders, just to make sure.

Hi yes i can download, file true oding,so far.
my galaxy is a i9000m,, so what firmware i must use.
thanks , again broww.

not too sure about the i9000 M - But ive heard great things about EZBase and EZROM very simple and friendly instructions,
id suggest to try that
EDIT: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ezbase-ezrom-for-android-2-2-install-revert-back/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991792

bigali22 said:
Hi yes i can download, file true oding,so far.
my galaxy is a i9000m,, so what firmware i must use.
thanks , again broww.
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Go with a stock firmware before you move on to a custom one again, for the I9000m a good option is JVO you can find them here

i've been already there bro! relax you getting learned! just follow them and you wll never out of track!... this is the X-dev used to be!

bigali22 said:
Hi yes i can download, file true oding,so far.
my galaxy is a i9000m,, so what firmware i must use.
thanks , again broww.
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Go stock to get yourself back online and then move forward.
I'm on stock Froyo ATM. I9000UGKC1 is what I have in my settings. Look for UGKC1 from Samfirmwares, and don't forget to repartition to truly wipe your phone back to stock...
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Bricked Galaxy Note! Please Help

Hey guys, I think i may have bricked my SGN.
I rooted via adb and then flashed the abyss kernel followed by stunner ics rom. But when i restarted through CWM the phone never restarted and now it won't even turn on. No download mode either and i've tried every possible trick including the wall outlet.
Phone won't turn on at all. Is this considered hard bricked and has anyone found a solution to this. Will a USB jig work on this.
Also, the stunner ics 4.5 beta showed successfull at CWM so i'm not sure what happened. Battery was fully charged too.

Try taking out the battery for a few minutes, put it back again and try entering download mode again.

What's sky ics rom?
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hey thanks for the reply, i've tried that already as well. no download mode working here.

itsjiffybruh said:
Hey guys, I think i may have bricked my SGN.
I rooted via adb and then flashed the abyss kernel followed by stunner ics rom. But when i restarted through CWM the phone never restarted and now it won't even turn on. No download mode either and i've tried every possible trick including the wall outlet.
Phone won't turn on at all. Is this considered hard bricked and has anyone found a solution to this. Will a USB jig work on this.
Also, the sky ics showed successfull at CWM so i'm not sure what happened. Battery was fully charged too.
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hmmm try to pull down battery, put it back again, try to turn on download mode, do this several times if it wont help, try to charge phone and do same. goodluck

sorry, i meant stunner ics. got confused with sky ics cuz i just put that into my friends skyrocket.

You didnt follow the instructions ti install the rom so you now have a brick
Try pluggingn it top the pc , if you hear some noises on the pc then your noté is alive
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Well, did you try a USB-jig to force your Note into Download-Mode?
Than you should be able to flash a stock and start over again.
Did you let your Note do the first startup at his own, I've read that the first start may took a bit longer and shouldn't be interrupted?
Regards

thor2001 said:
Well, did you try a USB-jig to force your Note into Download-Mode?
Than you should be able to flash a stock and start over again.
Did you let your Note do the first startup at his own, I've read that the first start may took a bit longer and shouldn't be interrupted?
Regards
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Well, i was in CWM and then installed the rom then pressed restart phone on CWM menu. Went downstairs and when I came back it didn't turn on.
if it doesn't turn on at all is it a hard brick?
I ordered a usb jig from amazon for $7.00 and it will arrive tomorrow, I heard the usb jig only works on soft bricked phones though and since mines won't even turn on will there be any chance at all of it working?

Hey guys I just realized what went wrong. I download the N7000 Galaxy note roms and kernels instead of the i717 (ATT) versions. Stupid me!
Has anyone ever had success getting a fix on this? If not would I be able to go to an AT&T store and just get a new one? What should I tell them. Please help

itsjiffybruh said:
Hey guys I just realized what went wrong. I download the N7000 Galaxy note roms and kernels instead of the i717 (ATT) versions. Stupid me!
Has anyone ever had success getting a fix on this? If not would I be able to go to an AT&T store and just get a new one? What should I tell them. Please help
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Your phone may has yellow triangle and flash counters now. So you would not be able to get a new one or order them fixing it for you.
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Wow that really sucks . I wish you could fix it soon and please keep us updated with how you fixed if so .
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.Hell. said:
Wow that really sucks . I wish you could fix it soon and please keep us updated with how you fixed if so .
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Ill definitely keep you guys updated. My usb jig isn't scheduled to arrive until monday so i might just try to go to the att store today and try to get a replacement.

siuming720 said:
Your phone may has yellow triangle and flash counters now. So you would not be able to get a new one or order them fixing it for you.
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how would they be able to test it if it doesn't even turn on?

hi try this not my work dont now if it works
Default Bricked Galaxy Note N7000 or Incorrect ROM Flash Easy Fix
Ok simple you won't see nothing on the screen because the bootloader is wrong.....
Just put the battery in then do following.
1. hold vol down+home+power for 15 seconds...
2. release then press volume up...
Note: Don't worry about seeing anything on the screen or any keys light
it will be blank this is because bootloader is incorrect
3. open odin you should see comxx in listed flash the original bootloader back
into phone this will/should resume visual display.
I have attached necessary files to resume
Load File in PDA NOT BOOTLOODER
4. Wait 10 seconds.. Remove Battery Then Boot Back into Bootloader following steps 1&2
5. finally flash Stock Rom to resume the whole phone to original state.
Hope That Helps......see hear for post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23052721#post23052721
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thanks for the help. i read that on another post and already tried it. unfortunately its a no go.
Just came back from att center and they said that they couldn't replace it for me on the spot because they don't have the phone in stock since its a newer phone. I gotta call the number they gave me now.

Sorry you've run into such a serious issue, but in a few way it's probably quite a good thing it's a hard brick.... It's likely you would have had a raised flash counter and the fact they can't power it on there and then is a bit of a God sent.
Hope you get a replacement soon mate :thumbup:
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SpyderTracks said:
Sorry you've run into such a serious issue, but in a few way it's probably quite a good thing it's a hard brick.... It's likely you would have had a raised flash counter and the fact they can't power it on there and then is a bit of a God sent.
Hope you get a replacement soon mate :thumbup:
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hey, im supposed to send my phone in to them and so your saying that when i send it in they won't be able to find out that i flashed a custom rom and kernel on it?
and im not sure if its such a good thing because if it was at least soft bricked i wouldve been able to fix it most likely. thanks for your help

itsjiffybruh said:
hey, im supposed to send my phone in to them and so your saying that when i send it in they won't be able to find out that i flashed a custom rom and kernel on it?
and im not sure if its such a good thing because if it was at least soft bricked i wouldve been able to fix it most likely. thanks for your help
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First of all I think It wouldnt have raised the binary counter and give triangle because you didnt use Odin to flash (Am I right?).
Second thing Thought it had given you a triangle since your phone is dead.
So they cant find that you flashed a custom kernel or the binary.

itsjiffybruh said:
how would they be able to test it if it doesn't even turn on?
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Oh.. I didn't see you can't enter to cwm
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Source Code for Straight Talk Galaxy S II Released/Found

I'm honestly not sure where to post this, I found it on another forum (and that post was made about three hours ago). In any case, Samsung appears to have open sourced the stock firmware and kernel for Straight Talk's version of the Galaxy S II.
If you go to http://opensource.samsung.com/ and search of the model number - SGH-S959G - it's the only thing that comes up. The download appears to be just what it says, the uncompiled source code.
I've been looking for stock ever since I bought this phone and since I'm not exactly green when it comes to Linux and using a terminal, I'm tempted to give a crack at compiling this myself. Anybody have any experience with this? It can't be too hard...right? :silly:
(source: http://androidarea51.com/modifications/straight-talk-s2-sgh-s959g-source-code/msg8830/)

IndigoAK said:
I'm honestly not sure where to post this, I found it on another forum (and that post was made about three hours ago). In any case, Samsung appears to have open sourced the stock firmware and kernel for Straight Talk's version of the Galaxy S II.
If you go to http://opensource.samsung.com/ and search of the model number - SGH-S959G - it's the only thing that comes up. The download appears to be just what it says, the uncompiled source code.
I've been looking for stock ever since I bought this phone and since I'm not exactly green when it comes to Linux and using a terminal, I'm tempted to give a crack at compiling this myself. Anybody have any experience with this? It can't be too hard...right? :silly:
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You won't get the stock firmware by compiling the kernel, mate. Why do you want stock when you already have stock (original) firmware? If you're looking for unbranded, you're unlikely to find it as you have a carrier specific phone.

Force Close said:
You won't get the stock firmware by compiling the kernel, mate. Why do you want stock when you already have stock (original) firmware? If you're looking for unbranded, you're unlikely to find it as you have a carrier specific phone.
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I'm aware of how this source code works!

IndigoAK I am the one that posted the link on AA51. The file appears to be in tar.gz format like what is used for install through odin. I have not tested it, as I am not a developer, or in need of flashing to factory firmware at this time. I posted it as I seen many people looking for it. I believe it is needed to be able to safely start making modifications for this phone, CWM, Root, custom ROMs, ect., and being able to flash back to stock if something goes wrong. Hopefully with the information out there now it will jump start development.
Edit: After further research the source code files are used to create the firmware, and these cannot be installed through Odin. Feel free to correct me if I'm still wrong.

mr-cook said:
IndigoAK I am the one that posted the link on AA51. The file appears to be in tar.gz format like what is used for install through odin. I have not tested it, as I am not a developer, or in need of flashing to factory firmware at this time. I posted it as I seen many people looking for it. I believe it is needed to be able to safely start making modifications for this phone, CWM, Root, custom ROMs, ect., and being able to flash back to stock if something goes wrong. Hopefully with the information out there now it will jump start development.
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I probably should have linked to your post. I apologize.
I just thought that posting it here on XDA might get it seen by more people who might know how to put this to use.
Hopefully somebody does put it to use. Due to the way that Straight Talked has gimped this phone, it's going to take the community to really make it worth the price they're charging for it.

I tried to link to the original post on android area 51, but as a new member I am not allowed, yet. I am just trying to get information out there, so thank you for posting it here (as I just now joined). The phone is fairly new and under advertised, but hopefully these posts will stir interest.

I was looking under the battery cover and noticed the FCC id for this phone (SGH-S959G) is A3L SGH I777. Now for everyone smarter than I. Does this mean that the phone is an i777, and would all the mods and ROMs ect. be directly compatible. Also its android 2.3.6. Version s959g UDLG1. Kernel 2.6.35.7. Any thoughts, educated opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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mr-cook said:
I was looking under the battery cover and noticed the FCC id for this phone (SGH-S959G) is A3L SGH I777. Now for everyone smarter than I. Does this mean that the phone is an i777, and would all the mods and ROMs ect. be directly compatible. Also its android 2.3.6. Version s959g UDLG1. Kernel 2.6.35.7. Any thoughts, educated opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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No.
Everything needs to be modified. The I777 rooting method works for this device, but nobody has been able to get past that as far as I'm aware. I've lost count of the number of times I've had to double reboot my phone trying to install every custom recovery image (and searching around suggests this is the case for a lot of other people) I can get my hands on and I've kept a pretty close eye on custom firmware sites - none of them have added support for this device (probably because you can't install a custom recovery image yet).

Guys I have the same problem, I tried to root my Straight Talk Galaxy SII using the AT&T root but CWM doesn't install and the root breaks the Wifi, Contacts save option, several apps like YouTube. I cannot revert back to the stock ROM due to this issue and I really could use the help.. I'm surprised that DEV teams haven't done much on the phone considering for 45 dollars a month you get really fast 7mb/s speed.
I'm willing to do whatever I can to contribute to a way of finally getting this awesome phone off of a sucky stock rom.
Thanks everyone!

I was just curious if it could be fully flashed to stock i777 GB. As it appears to be the exact same hardware. Completely start over making it the at&t i777.
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mr-cook said:
I was just curious if it could be fully flashed to stock i777 GB. As it appears to be the exact same hardware. Completely start over making it the at&t i777.
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No. I tried this.
Also, if your WiFi doesn't work, you probably used the Zedomax kernal. Search XDA for Entropy's kernel and use that instead.

LOOKIN. For Fully Rooted .. Samsung Galaxy s2. Sgh-s959g From Straight Talk. FLASHED a kernel dat when loading. Tells me its a sgh-i9100 ... has a ... ! ...triangle under it...and when I check the info on bout phone. It says sgh-i777.. any links for the best FULLY ROOTED kernels GB?.. PS. Willing to do testing with this phone from straight talk. But has. Att kernel.. one from. Entropy! !! Thanks 

[Q] Help unrooting

I wanted to start a new thread since i havent had any luck finding an answer to my question. Basically i need to know how can i unroot my LG G2 LS980 from Sprint. I just want it back to stock. I have tried a few ways (threads in the forums) but after trying fro a few mins they dont seem to work. then when i go to the end of the thread it says these way no longer works. The last one i tried made me download firmware and use the LG Flash tool and change the megalock.dll but after checking all the settings and launching the tool it just sits at 0% forever. I even tried the turn off and put back on download mode again while not closing the tool and it still does the same.
my phone is still on stock recovery, running android 4.2.2 and software version LS980ZV8
I tried doing the OTA that pops up on my phone every other day but it fails to update halfway thru it. Now i want kitkat and i cant update it. I guess worse case i would like to flash a stock rom with kitkat (stock) and still keep it rooted but my issue is im still stuck on ZV8

Well you can easily unroot from inside supersu but if you have modified any part of the system/xposed/removed bloat you will not be able to update unless you flash back to stock
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XxZombiePikachu said:
Well you can easily unroot from inside supersu but if you have modified any part of the system/xposed/removed bloat you will not be able to update unless you flash back to stock
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i tried that a few days ago and yes, i lose root access but i stil cant do the over the air updates so im still stuck on my current software version... i was thinking maybe i need to flash a stock firmware back on it and try it that way. Is there a way to unroot or reflash the stock firmware back on? I love this phone but when it comes to root/unroot stuff god i miss my S4

sundown13x said:
i tried that a few days ago and yes, i lose root access but i stil cant do the over the air updates so im still stuck on my current software version... i was thinking maybe i need to flash a stock firmware back on it and try it that way. Is there a way to unroot or reflash the stock firmware back on? I love this phone but when it comes to root/unroot stuff god i miss my S4
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Well have you tried the back to stock thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
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XxZombiePikachu said:
Well have you tried the back to stock thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
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yeah doesnt doesnt work. i got all files all drivers... flashtool pops up i select the files as per instructions. hit the yellow arrow and it does nothing. sits there. I also did the turn off and back into download mode and it doesnt do anything.

sundown13x said:
yeah doesnt doesnt work. i got all files all drivers... flashtool pops up i select the files as per instructions. hit the yellow arrow and it does nothing. sits there. I also did the turn off and back into download mode and it doesnt do anything.
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have the same issue on the bottom it shows B80 rooted
ok found the culprit
forgot to change the com to 41 (windows)
after that it worked fine

Sucks being new
So i need at-least 10 post so I can post in a development forum which kinda sucks. I'm not a total noob i don't need help with flashing anything. I have a legitimate question with a problem im having with a rom. Posting this 10 times in random forums to see if I get intermission to post in Development Forum.

Jose Castillo said:
So i need at-least 10 post so I can post in a development forum which kinda sucks. I'm not a total noob i don't need help with flashing anything. I have a legitimate question with a problem im having with a rom. Posting this 10 times in random forums to see if I get intermission to post in Development Forum.
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that isn't going to work, you are supposed to make at least 10 helpful post in which you well obviously help someone

Honestly the only help I can give you since I'm using an AT&T version is this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg693AYgoTo
I know it's for AT&T but for AT&T and Sprint you use the same method to flash. You just have to replace the .tot and .dll for your sprint phone, because the ones included are for the AT&T version. Other than that the steps are the same.
PS the Development forums are not for Q&A, it's for development and feedback (Like logcats and bug fixes, etc).

registrar said:
have the same issue on the bottom it shows B80 rooted
ok found the culprit
forgot to change the com to 41 (windows)
after that it worked fine
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thanks man... yeah that did it.. .funny thing was that it was set on 41... i changed it to 45 then back to 41 and it worked right after! xD woot