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oldrom to stock(odin) to newrom 10min flat

i dont think this has been posted if so let me know and i will retract this.It is just i think the quickest way to get to a new rom while flashing back to stock first.
disclaimer:this is for people that know what im talking about. If something happens to your phone it jumps off a cliff and laughs at you or anything else i am not responsible.
alrite as usual you should have already backed up all your apps, have your new rom on your internal sd card, and odin up and ready before this.Alright so here it is i have 3 button combo working on mine if you dont use adb i guess.
Pull battery insert battery hold volume up and down and put in cable from computer to phone download mode.It should pop up press start on odin. Now wait for it to say reset then wait for the boot animation of the signal bars right when those pop up before the sound even. Now pull battery insert battery hold up down and power button untill att pops up twice.Then select reinstall packages (this is if you already have the update.zip on your sd card for cwm if not dont bother) it will reinstall clockwork mod recovery (sometimes you have to push reinstall packages twice it just depends). Almost done now just do as normal install zip from sd card select the rom of your choice and then yes(install whatever rom your wanting to flash ) then bam your done no needing oneclick root dl rom manager instal cwm from there no need to even look at it...
and there you go done in 10 min i do this everytime and have never had any issues EVER im just trying to make flashing a new rom quick and easy and id love to hear your feed back

shadowscreation said:
i dont think this has been posted if so let me know and i will retract this is just the quickest way to get to a new rom while flashing back to stock first
disclaimer:this is for people that know what im talking about if something happens to your phone it jumps off a cliff and laughs at you or anything else i am not responsible
alrite as usual you should have already backed up all your apps have your new rom on your internal sd card and odin up and ready before this so here it is i have 3 button combo working on mine if you dont use adb i guess
pull battery insert battery hold volume up and down and put in cable from computer to phone download mode should pop up press start on odin wait for it to say reset then wait for the boot animation of the signal bars right when those pop up before the sound even pull battery insert battery hold up down and power button untill att pops up twice select reinstall packages (this is if you already have the update.zip on your sd card for cwm if not dont bother) it will reinstall clockwork mod recovery then (sometimes you have to push reinstall packages twice it just depends)now just do as normal install zip from sd card select the rom of your choice and then yes then bam your done no needing oneclick root dl rom manager instal cwm from there no need to even look at it
and there you go done in 10 min i do this everytime and have never had any issues EVER im just trying to make flashing a new rom quick and easy and id love to hear your feed back
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Can you say: Run on sentences makes no sense.
Plus, wrong section

I agree. Some capitalization and punctuation would go a long way. Also, if speed is your goal then just drop the ROM zip on the sdcard, boot to recovery and install it.

opcow said:
I agree. Some capitalization and punctuation would go a long way. Also, if speed is your goal then just drop the ROM zip on the sdcard, boot to recovery and install it.
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im talking about speed and the rom actually booting. I have done it that way a few times and most of those times at get failure at line watever update aborted this way has worked for me 99.99999999999999999999999999% of the time

shadowscreation said:
im talking about speed and the rom actually booting. I have done it that way a few times and most of those times at get failure at line watever update aborted this way has worked for me 99.99999999999999999999999999% of the time
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Sorry to hear about your bad luck. It has worked for me 100% of the time.

That thing should have ended with:
"Posted using a broken older version of Swype while pressing the buttons with my face"
Comma. Semicolon. Space Bar. Enter key. Period. Pick one.
Hell.......pick a bunch.

evoic said:
"Posted using a broken older version of Swype while pressing the buttons with my face"
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That's hilarious!
Thanks for the laugh while I'm stuck in morning traffic.

Thanks, I appreciate the info. I will try this. I had no problem understanding your post, and didn't even notice the lack of punctuation. I think punctuation is way over rated, and if you are a good reader you shouldn't need it. I threw in a few periods and comas so these Cretans could understand this.

My "10 min or so..." ROM Upgrade Guide
Backup apps/data using Titanium Backup
Remove all garbage folders from internal SDCard
Odin back to stock.
Insert <AWESOME ROM XX> onto internal SDCard
Use the update.zip for CWM when rebooting into recovery. (Reboot into recovery - run the update.zip - reboot again into CWM)
Install <AWESOME ROM XX>
Sign into Google and have it replicate contacts etc.
Restore Apps/Data using TiBu.
Usually takes a little more than 10 minutes due to backup/restore of TiBu - but the actual Odin/Install new ROM part takes under that.
But this isn't for those new to flashing - beware that this process can screw up forcing you to ODIN - and if you didn't keep a copy of your TiBu restore somewhere other than your Internal SDCard you'll be fubard.

avgjoegeek said:
My "10 min or so..." ROM Upgrade Guide
Backup apps/data using Titanium Backup
Remove all garbage folders from internal SDCard
Odin back to stock.
Insert <AWESOME ROM XX> onto internal SDCard
Use the update.zip for CWM when rebooting into recovery. (Reboot into recovery - run the update.zip - reboot again into CWM)
Install <AWESOME ROM XX>
Sign into Google and have it replicate contacts etc.
Restore Apps/Data using TiBu.
Usually takes a little more than 10 minutes due to backup/restore of TiBu - but the actual Odin/Install new ROM part takes under that.
But this isn't for those new to flashing - beware that this process can screw up forcing you to ODIN - and if you didn't keep a copy of your TiBu restore somewhere other than your Internal SDCard you'll be fubard.
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@ avgjoe This is about it. But I would add one suggestion which will help out a ton with Odin.
[*] Ensure you have a good usb cable. Make sure to wiggle the cable. If the the phone loose connection to the pc while wiggling cable save your self 20 minutes and get a good cable.
I have 5 cables. Best to worse...
- 1 BlackBerry Cable ***** Best for me. I trust it. No connection loss
- 1 Stock Jabra Cable **** Worked good for me. No connection loss
- 1 Ericson Cable shaved *** Tight fit. No connection loss
- 2 Samsung stock cables* What was Samsung thinking
This is my experience. I remember the first time I flashed my Captivate. I felt sick and I blame it on my cable. I barely touched my phone and I heard the beep-beep from my pc when it detected the USB was detached and re-attached. Atleast bricking a Captivate is better than bricking a Tilt2.

An even faster ROM upgrade guide:
-Boot into CWM
-Wipe data and cache
-Install ROM zip from SD
If that fails, try again or:
-Odin one-click (or Odin to JH7 for certain batch 1010 Captivates)
-Enable debugging and sideload z4root. Permanent root.
-Install CWM using ROM Manager or manually with the update.zip
-Follow three steps above this section.
There is usually no need to go back to stock between flashes (and there are more serious risks [soft-brick, hard-brick, damaged bootloader] from a bad Odin flash than from a bad CWM install [fc's, stuck at boot logo]). Wiping your data and cache partitions (and making sure you disabled lagfix if not supported by the new ROM) should be sufficient.

avgjoegeek said:
My "10 min or so..." ROM Upgrade Guide
Backup apps/data using Titanium Backup
Remove all garbage folders from internal SDCard
Odin back to stock.
Insert <AWESOME ROM XX> onto internal SDCard
Use the update.zip for CWM when rebooting into recovery. (Reboot into recovery - run the update.zip - reboot again into CWM)
Install <AWESOME ROM XX>
Sign into Google and have it replicate contacts etc.
Restore Apps/Data using TiBu.
Usually takes a little more than 10 minutes due to backup/restore of TiBu - but the actual Odin/Install new ROM part takes under that.
But this isn't for those new to flashing - beware that this process can screw up forcing you to ODIN - and if you didn't keep a copy of your TiBu restore somewhere other than your Internal SDCard you'll be fubard.
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It's a rather easy process, done it like 3 already. What I hate about going back to stock using Odin is that I always have to this:
Enable USB Debugging
Root the phone
Log in so I can use the market.
Download Rom Manager, Install CWM
Reboot to stock recover.
Apply package
Apply package again.
Install new rom
I wouldn't mind but the whole process until you are finally able to install the new rom takes at least 10 minutes of tapping and typing. It's rather annoying. I'm not complaining though...

avgjoegeek said:
My "10 min or so..." ROM Upgrade Guide
Backup apps/data using Titanium Backup
Remove all garbage folders from internal SDCard
Odin back to stock.
Insert <AWESOME ROM XX> onto internal SDCard
Use the update.zip for CWM when rebooting into recovery. (Reboot into recovery - run the update.zip - reboot again into CWM)
Install <AWESOME ROM XX>
Sign into Google and have it replicate contacts etc.
Restore Apps/Data using TiBu.
Usually takes a little more than 10 minutes due to backup/restore of TiBu - but the actual Odin/Install new ROM part takes under that.
But this isn't for those new to flashing - beware that this process can screw up forcing you to ODIN - and if you didn't keep a copy of your TiBu restore somewhere other than your Internal SDCard you'll be fubard.
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It's a rather easy process, done it like 3 already. What I hate about going back to stock using Odin is that I always have to this:
[*] Enable USB Debugging
[*] Root the phone
[*] Log in so I can use the market.
[*] Download Rom Manager, Install CWM
[*] Reboot to stock recover.
[*] Apply package
[*] Apply package again.
[*] Install new rom
I wouldn't mind but the whole process until you are finally able to install the new rom takes at least 10 minutes of tapping and typing. It's rather annoying. I'm not complaining though...
Wiping your data and cache partitions (and making sure you disabled lagfix if not supported by the new ROM) should be sufficient.
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Would it work if you install the rom, THEN, flash a kenerl that supports lagfix (without rebooting at all)?

Xstop said:
Can you say: Run on sentences makes no sense.
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agreed. someone should start drinking decaf
sent from the midget in mah belly

cumanzor said:
It's a rather easy process, done it like 3 already. What I hate about going back to stock using Odin is that I always have to this:
Enable USB Debugging
Root the phone
Log in so I can use the market.
Download Rom Manager, Install CWM
Reboot to stock recover.
Apply package
Apply package again.
Install new rom
I wouldn't mind but the whole process until you are finally able to install the new rom takes at least 10 minutes of tapping and typing. It's rather annoying. I'm not complaining though...
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you never have to log into your JF6 stock rom if you odin back to stock. you dont even have to boot to it. just keep the update.zip from CWM on your sdcard and boot into recovery...reinstall packages, and you are in CWM..flash your ROM, and enjoy

Nobody master clears anymore?? I do, and never have a single issue or FC. It just takes an extra five minutes to do the MC and then let the phone boot and transfer ROM of choise as well as update.zip for CW recovery to the root of my sd. But master clear is the same as a reset or a data wipe, so its not completely necessary. Just makes me feel safer!

silverslotcar said:
Nobody master clears anymore?? I do, and never have a single issue or FC. It just takes an extra five minutes to do the MC and then let the phone boot and transfer ROM of choise as well as update.zip for CW recovery to the root of my sd. But master clear is the same as a reset or a data wipe, so its not completely necessary. Just makes me feel safer!
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nope. i never do any more. sometimes i have to flash back to stock, when i have a broken flash, but i still dont master clear. you dont actually gain anything by master clear, since it just wipes your internal sd...

>>[*] Log in so I can use the market.[*] Download Rom Manager, Install CWM
you can skip that step by simple "recycling/reusing" the recovery-update.zip from CWM. Download it once and then save it on your external sd and your pc.
When you want to use another ROM you can reuse the recovery-update.zip .
Just rename it update.zip and then reboot recovery and then do you thing.....

cumanzor said:
Would it work if you install the rom, THEN, flash a kenerl that supports lagfix (without rebooting at all)?
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I've heard it's a bad idea to install kernels without first allowing the phone to fully boot. I've never tried it myself, I just convert to rfs without any backup or restore (using the ULF included in hardcore's Speedmod kernel) before flashing.

Stupid Questions
This is a stupid question (two actually). I think the answer is YES, but I'd like to make sure...
I've installed several ROMs by the "standard process."
Is the "update.zip" on my internal SD card the one that has cwm?
Does running "reinstall packages" from stock recovery just apply the "update.zip"?

How I installed Cyanogenmod 7.1

I thought it might help if I shared how I installed Cyanogenmod 7.1, highlighting the issues I overcame.
Rooting the phone using Odin and insecure ROM was easy.
I tried to use the RomManager app to flash ClockworkModRecovery. I rebooted into ClockworkModRecovery and then attempted to install the Cyanogenmod 7.1 zip I had downloaded and copied to the SDCard. I got errors like "Invalid whole-file signature"
I then used Odin to flash GT-I9100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_4.0.0.2.tar. There is a guide that mentions using this, although I did not actually find a guide at the time.
I rebooted into ClockworkModRecovery and then I deleted the cache and Dalvik cache, next a Factory reset. Then I attempted to install the Cyanogenmod 7.1 zip. This time, it seemed to install far too quickly. I rebooted and sure enough it failed to boot.
When I rebooted into ClockworkModRecovery I found it had been upgraded from 4.0.0.2 to 5.2.6 or something. I attempted to install the Cyanogenmod 7.1 zip again. A proper installation bar appeared. I also installed the Google apps zip.
I rebooted. Finally Cyanogenmod loaded normally.
I used Titaniumbackup to restore everything. Cyanogenmod then became unstable with crashes in Android core components.
I decided to revert to stock rom to save my contacts etc. and tried to install it using Odin. It would not boot. (I tried several times)
I reflashed Cyanogenmod again and found a way to extract my contacts from the Kies backup file to get them on to the phone. I lost some but never mind.
I had problems with the market - it would not download some of my apps (saved in my Google profile). I kept deleting the market cache over and over and gradually it allowed me to (re)install my apps.
I had problems with the phone shutting down when showing 66% power, so I recalibrated the battery which seemed to resolve it.
I've now replaced the ADW launcher with Zeam, dialler with DiallerOne, sms messager with Go SMS Pro, keyboard with Go Keyboard, browser with Dolphin Browser HD. Installed AdAway ad blocker, Droidtools, MyPhoneExplorer client. I turned off the lock screen as I just want to use the old pattern unlock one.
Finally, Cyanogenmod rules. But it has to rule since it looks like I cannot go back to stock roms with Odin any more.

Why cant u go back?

I installed cyanogen today
(a must is to back up your original data - so if you make a mistake, you can revert back to it)
i rooted with a insecure kernal, but this did not have cwm 'which lead to hours of wasted time', so i re flashed with a CF-Root kernal
(this did the trick with that verify whole life error)
(AFTER ROOT)
1. enter cwm (by holding the volume up, home key + ON key) make sure phone is off
2.wipe data/factory reset
3.wipe cache partition
install (/cyanogen/whatever) zip (internal) sd card
(that really stuffed me up, i was stuck in boot loop because i was using my external sd card) *make sure to save the file to the root of your internal sd card beforehand*
reboot
4. get depressed that your phone interface looks cheap, your camera doesnt work properly, you wonder where your external sd card files are, your favourite videos dont play etc, lol

I tried a few times reflashing stock Samsung ROM with Odin, but phone got stuck in booting.
Flashing a replacement kernel eg. Siyahkernel seems to be ok.

For_itembine said:
4. get depressed that your phone interface looks cheap, your camera doesnt work properly, you wonder where your external sd card files are, your favourite videos dont play etc, lol
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I didn't have these issues. Camera is fine for me, sd card works alright. Don't know about videos - haven't tried. As for interface, you can change the launcher to what you like. I use Zeam as it uses minimal memory.

You didn't follow the instructions. Could have saved you some time.
Instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176411
It says to install my cwm kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693
It also says to flash twice.
And another rule is to not use backups made on a stock rom.
samsung android is no real android. ;-)

If only I'd done the Nandroid backup of the Samsung ROM.
Never mind. I like Cyanogenmod much better than the Samsung firmware anyway.

For_itembine said:
I installed cyanogen today
(a must is to back up your original data - so if you make a mistake, you can revert back to it)
i rooted with a insecure kernal, but this did not have cwm 'which lead to hours of wasted time', so i re flashed with a CF-Root kernal
(this did the trick with that verify whole life error)
(AFTER ROOT)
1. enter cwm (by holding the volume up, home key + ON key) make sure phone is off
2.wipe data/factory reset
3.wipe cache partition
install (/cyanogen/whatever) zip (internal) sd card
(that really stuffed me up, i was stuck in boot loop because i was using my external sd card) *make sure to save the file to the root of your internal sd card beforehand*
reboot
4. get depressed that your phone interface looks cheap, your camera doesnt work properly, you wonder where your external sd card files are, your favourite videos dont play etc, lol
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So actually where am I supposed to copy the files, in the external sd or internal sd ??
Because on all tutorials and HowTo's it just says copy to sd card

ehknaton said:
So actually where am I supposed to copy the files, in the external sd or internal sd ??
Because on all tutorials and HowTo's it just says copy to sd card
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SD card is the SD card not the one that the phone might not have as its an extra for some .
jje

the reason why stockflashed firmware wont boot!!!!
the reason that the firmware that you flashed wont boot and goes into a bootloop is because you have to press upp button home button and power button so u can get into the stockCWM... do a factory reset and clear cashe from there and you will boot fine in stock rom just wait 2-4 minutes ! ut takes some time i know !

[Q] Attempting to flash ICS333 - Stuck at CWM/Can't access SD card error

Hi all,
For the last couple of days I've been trying to flash my Galaxy S with ICS333 using the following guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25722239#post25722239
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"3. Enter Download Mode, open Odin, check Re-Partition, press PIT button and browse for the PIT file, press PDA button and browse for the PDA file in the ROM folder, press PHONE button and browse for the PHONE file, press CSC button and browse for the CSC file and finally press START button.Wait till it`s finished and when the phone reboots disconnect from PC.
4. When the phone has booted into the ROM and you see the wizard screen just enter download mode again, plug your phone into the PC, open Odin, press PDA button and browse for the CF-Root kernel, press START button and wait for it to finish.After the phone reboots disconnect it from the PC, let it boot and when you`re in the ROM, set your phone to mass storage mode from settings>wireless & network>usb settings and plug your phone into the PC, copy the ICS333 ROM to your internal SD root location, assuming you have downloaded it from here : http://goo.gl/LuXvH and disconnect from PC.
5. Enter CWM, Wipe Data/Factory Reset, Wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvik Cache and flash the ROM.You will notice the phone will reboot immediately because it will switch kernels, from CF-Root to Semaphore, prior to flashing the actual ROM.As a result, it will boot loop or get stuck on Semaphore logo, so just force it into CWM using the 3 key combo (no need to take the battery out).Now flash the rom again and wait till it`s finished and > Reboot to system!."
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After performing stage 3 I waited for the phone to restart and understand that I should have seen a ROM/Wizard appear. This did not happen and now the phone just goes straight into CWM upon boot.
Whilst in CWM I get the error E:Can't mount /sdcard/ and non of the functions work. What should I do next? I've had a search around these and other forums but can't work out what to do. Don't want to just keep trying random things and end up making the situation worse.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Louis

king llama said:
Don't want to just keep trying random things and end up making the situation worse.
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get back into download mode to flash a rescue kit or a JVU upgrade from My Android Collections also tick update bootloader
But First power down, pull out Battery, SIM CARD, and EXT SD card, press power button for a minute , than power up without SIM and Ext SD Card...make sure you have more than 50% battery charge before you attempt any sort of flashing

Thanks very much for the help. Used the darkyrom resurrection kit and it worked like a charm.

king llama said:
Thanks very much for the help. Used the darkyrom resurrection kit and it worked like a charm.
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One last thing before I go ahead and try flashing ICS again. Can I go straight from darkyrom to ICS or do I need to put a Gingerbread installation on the device first?
Thanks again
Louis

king llama said:
I need to put a Gingerbread installation on the device first?
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nope, should work from there

xsenman said:
nope, should work from there
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Sorry to be a bother again but I now have a new problem. I have updated to CM 9 android version 4.0.4 which appears to function correctly but gives me no access to the sim card (can't see any phone numbers/contacts and won't connect to the network).
I understand that this usually has something to do with EFS settings (I took a backup of the EFS using GPS Aids before I flashed) which I have tried to restore using Nitrality but with no success.
I have checked the sim card in another phone and it works correctly.
Starting to think that this flashing business is not for me.
Any ideas as to what I should try next?
Thanks
Louis

You can change the efs folder via terminal but I found the easiest way (I had incorrect imei on hellybean) was..
Flash stock GB via Odin. Flash semaphore kernal via Odin. To get cwm.
Boot into recovery and flash cm7, boot into recovery and flash cm9, boot into recovery and flash cm10.
Obviously make sure you have cm versions on the card first. Efs corrupts when you don't flash in order example GB to JB missing out ICS. Doesn't happen all the time but that's usually the cause.
Worked like a charm for me.
sent using my fat fingers from the robot eating the apple...

creative0100 said:
You can change the efs folder via terminal but I found the easiest way (I had incorrect imei on hellybean) was..
Flash stock GB via Odin. Flash semaphore kernal via Odin. To get cwm.
Boot into recovery and flash cm7, boot into recovery and flash cm9, boot into recovery and flash cm10.
Obviously make sure you have cm versions on the card first. Efs corrupts when you don't flash in order example GB to JB missing out ICS. Doesn't happen all the time but that's usually the cause.
Worked like a charm for me.
sent using my fat fingers from the robot eating the apple...
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I have returned the phone to stock Gingerbread and the problem still persists.

[Q] I9000 question

Hi all.
I have an Galaxy S - i9000 in front of me, which shows a fake IMEI eg. 0049xxxxxxxxxxx. There is no previous made backup of /efs content (nv_data.bin e.t.c.). Now the phone has the firmware 2.3.6 (baseband I9000XXJVU). Bluetooth is working fine, wireless is working, too.
I red many posts in the forum, but nothing specific, like (howto recover the IMEI on i9300 with QPST). Is there a similar tool like QPST? How can I recover the lost IMEI?

Whenever this happens to me i flash jvu thru odin or any other stock rom to get this back.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

RuffBuster said:
Whenever this happens to me i flash jvu thru odin or any other stock rom to get this back.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
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Thanks for the answer. I'll try it out.

I have flashed JVU through Odin, still nothing.
What will happen, if I restore a backup from another i9000 efs?
Thanks for the help.

nastee said:
I have flashed JVU through Odin, still nothing.
What will happen, if I restore a backup from another i9000 efs?
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Try a solution from My Android Solutions
But First powerdown, pull out Battery, SIM CARD, and EXT.SD card, press power button for a minute, than powerup without SIM and Ext.SD Card, after flashing and reboot , insert them back
Tips before Flashing:-
Backup all your important files, contacts, SMS, game data, images etc to PC or Ext SD card. or make Nanadroid Backup If you have CWM
Backup your EFS Folder to PC or Ext SD card
Enable USB Debugging on Phone. Touch menu> Settings> Applications> Development>
Charge your battery to more than 50% before you attempt any sort of flashing.
Disable Samsung KIES when using Odin. Kill Kies.exe, KiesTrayAgent.exe, & KiesPDLR.exe using Task Manager on PC
Use only ROM and solution for your model and Wipe x3

similar problem... nothing helps until now
We bought a GT-I900 with Android 2.3.4 (I9000zsjpj).
We installed cyanomod 9 (stable mode), after initialization the device looks fine (probably), then we installed the Gapps and the device stopped working.
We tried to go back a version with the backup, and then we got color stripes...
At the end we were able to enter into download mode, with a dongle. And install GB and we upgraded to cyanomod 10 with the appropriate Gapps.
The phone "works", but he lost the IMEI, the home key does not work, no sounds (nither microphone) and no GPS.
Before the first installation we backup the EFS with Nitrality and we kept the folder outside the device, but the restore is not working.
We also tried to install JVU with Root, but it did not solve the problem.
Moving the nv_data.bin and/or nv_data.bak from the backup to the efs folder did not solve the problem (nv_data.bin.md5 and nv.log files does not exist in the backup or in the efs folders).
If anyone can help .....
xsenman said:
Try a solution from My Android Solutions
But First powerdown, pull out Battery, SIM CARD, and EXT.SD card, press power button for a minute, than powerup without SIM and Ext.SD Card, after flashing and reboot , insert them back
Tips before Flashing:-
Backup all your important files, contacts, SMS, game data, images etc to PC or Ext SD card. or make Nanadroid Backup If you have CWM
Backup your EFS Folder to PC or Ext SD card
Enable USB Debugging on Phone. Touch menu> Settings> Applications> Development>
Charge your battery to more than 50% before you attempt any sort of flashing.
Disable Samsung KIES when using Odin. Kill Kies.exe, KiesTrayAgent.exe, & KiesPDLR.exe using Task Manager on PC
Use only ROM and solution for your model and Wipe x3
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orit said:
We bought a GT-I900 with Android 2.3.4 (I9000zsjpj).
The phone "works", but he lost the IMEI, the home key does not work, no sounds (nither microphone) and no GPS.
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yup, read this and check your IMEI as to what phone you have.
I think you got conned with an M110S , so to solve your problem follow the above post guide.

xsenman said:
yup, read this and check your IMEI as to what phone you have.
I think you got conned with an M110S , so to solve your problem follow the above post guide.
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That was a problem. TNX!!
I followed the instructions of the repair kit, but after the second stage it could not enter and stay in the DL mode, it enters without a problem to the DL mode, but after a few seconds switches to the recovery mode. (Battery fully charged). I can not keep it in DL for more than few seconds.
(Problem were solved- it did recognize theSIM, the home key, and the sounds are back.....).
Can I take those seconds and start the third stage flash via Odin or it sticking? There is another solution?
Or: is it really necessary to pass the third stage (if the phone works now)? Of course I want to upgrade the firmware version, and I'll need the DL mode for that too.

orit said:
Or: is it really necessary to pass the third stage (if the phone works now)? Of course I want to upgrade the firmware version, and I'll need the DL mode for that too.
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go ahead and flash the WF07 gingerbread ROM , as currently you are on an Eclair ROM but try and follow the flashing procedure, to ensure a clean and safe flash.

xsenman said:
go ahead and flash the WF07 gingerbread ROM , as currently you are on an Eclair ROM but try and follow the flashing procedure, to ensure a clean and safe flash.
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You advised me to start flashing the WF07 in the few seconds of the DL mode? It wond destroy the flashing?

orit said:
You advised me to start flashing the WF07 in the few seconds of the DL mode? It wond destroy the flashing?
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hmm, did not get what you were saying, you said problem solved, so i assumed you had a working phone. must have misread your earlier post
so your download mode changes? is it rebooting into recovery mode by itself? or the the triangle man with spade changes from english to korean ?
if its rebooting , try using ADB or tools to boot into download mode use guide in My Android Solutions

xsenman said:
hmm, did not get what you were saying, you said problem solved, so i assumed you had a working phone. must have misread your earlier post
so your download mode changes? is it rebooting into recovery mode by itself? or the the triangle man with spade changes from english to korean ?
if its rebooting , try using ADB or tools to boot into download mode use guide in My Android Solutions
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The download mode changes from english to korean (this does not bother me) and it is rebooting into recovery mode by itself (after few seconds in download mode). I'll try what you suggest.

orit said:
The download mode changes from english to korean (this does not bother me) and it is rebooting into recovery mode by itself (after few seconds in download mode). I'll try what you suggest.
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Xsenman, TNX again.
Apparently the mistake was, of course, mine: I pressed the three buttons, as in I9000. By pressing only the home key+power, the download mode worked fine.
I installed the Say_cm7_0921.
It works fine, but for now the camera can not capture video (It crashes when I switch from stills to video). And I manage connecting to the computer only after instaling "auto mount your sd card" from the market.

orit said:
Xsenman, TNX again.
Apparently the mistake was, of course, mine: I pressed the three buttons, as in I9000. By pressing only the home key+power, the download mode worked fine.
I installed the Say_cm7_0921.
It works fine, but for now the camera can not capture video (It crashes when I switch from stills to video). And I manage connecting to the computer only after instaling "auto mount your sd card" from the market.
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say CM7 is still not bug proof or stable yet, so use as is, , stable will be gingerbread versions

xsenman said:
say CM7 is still not bug proof or stable yet, so use as is, , stable will be gingerbread versions
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I had gingerbread before all the problems, it has some problems in the Hebrew interface, that was the reason that I tried the CM7.
But the video camera does not wort, neither the bluetooth, gps and headphones. Although it has a cute interface (and the Hebrew works fine) I think I'll need to chenge it...

Few issues since rooting

Hi,
I have now rooted my phone and seemed to have removed the issue I was encountering. (IMS Framework)
However I have a few issues since rooting and am a bit unsure if what to do next
Any help to the following points is greatly appreciated. I am complete noob so only plain English and links to idiots guides please!
1) as a recent post states, I am also suffering from frequent restarts. They are quick restarts, only a few seconds (not like a hard reset etc) however there seems to be no specific reason or app causing it.
Posts suggest removing Knox might help?
I have a few root removal apps installed now so can someone tell me which Knox apps/programs can be safely removed???
2) when I press side button to unlock the phone, the screen sometimes freezes and doesn't respond. I have to press lock button again to lock, again to unlock then it works again
Not a major problem but annoying none the less
Any ideas??
3) I rooted to save battery by deleting the vodafone virus IMS framework however battery is still not as it good as it was before IMS framework. It doesn't drain within a few hours but again it's annoying.
Android system and OS are currently using more battery than the screen
So being a noob I'm. It sure where to go from here....
I've done a backup from nandroid manager app (in a cwm format it seems) and downloaded rom manager however CWM installer hasn't worked (something on the install guide says something about Samsung devices needing to install something but I can't find a guide on it)
(Please also confirm, the back up I did to external sd card has a few files including an md5 file, a few tar files and recovery img file. Is this correct? Is this the folder I would use to restore if I encounter issues later on??)
So I'm thinking I unroot and reinstall factory settings through kies etc (guide how to do this would be useful??!!)
Then root again and install a new rom (a nice clean one without the bloatware etc)
EDIT. IVE READ HOW TO INSTALL CWM FROM ODIN SO WILL TRY THAT.
QUESTION THEN BECOMES : WILL INSTALLING A CUSTOM ROM FIX POINTS 1,2 and 3????
Am I overthinking this or is there a quicker fix to my issues above?
Any help appreciated!!

1. If you have a custom recovery then flash knox removal script. Then you don't have to delete it manually. For example > http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/scriptknoxout-complete-brutal-knox-t2807172
2. Could be related to point 1.
Flash the script and it should solve most of your problems.
For your last question. There is no point in unrooting and using Kies if you want a custom rom. A custom rom will fix point 1, 2 and 3.

HELP!
so i install the Knox Zip (through teamwin)
Phone said "updating apps" then stuck on samsung screen.
Rebooted again.
Done multiple reboots through TWRP. Still same - stuck on samsung screen
I wiped data/factory reset but issue is still same.
I can get to the screen by holding down power volume up and home button but reboot not working.
I looked for restore but it is blank (i did a restore on SD but its not showing!!!)
I need help!

rootromnoob said:
so i install the Knox Zip (through teamwin)
Phone said "updating apps" then stuck on samsung screen.
Rebooted again.
Done multiple reboots through TWRP. Still same - stuck on samsung screen
I wiped data/factory reset but issue is still same.
I can get to the screen by holding down power volume up and home button but reboot not working.
I looked for restore but it is blank (i did a restore on SD but its not showing!!!)
I need help!
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Either reflash the stock rom you are on
or
Flash a custom rom that you want.

Lennyz1988 said:
Either reflash the stock rom you are on
or
Flash a custom rom that you want.
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Im guessing that has to be via Odin as there is no ROM file on my phone??
(or could i put a ROM on my External SDcard and flash via TWRP?)

rootromnoob said:
Im guessing that has to be via Odin as there is no ROM file on my phone??
(or could i put a ROM on my External SDcard and flash via TWRP?)
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Stock ROM (download it on your pc) -> Flash it via ODIN
or
Custom ROM having it in your SDCARD -> Install it via TWRP (Custom Recovery)

Took a while messing around with sd card but managed to flash liquid smooth and all working
Annoyingly Odin didn't recognise phone but that's ill sort that out another time
Thanks for help