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how do i uncompress the .rar file to get the .image file

i downloaded the new firmware update but i dont know how to uncompress the file. plz help! thank you

There are several programs to unpack .rar files, this type of compressed files were created by a programmer (who's middlename is roshal if I recall well), there is a software company (I think it was founded by this programmer), Rarlabs -that incidentally does a freeware version for windows mobile-, there you'll find Winrar (it's shareware and after the evaluation period it will tell you that your copy is not registered and ask you to buy it, but you can use it always anyway).
Then there are several other programs that can "unrar" a file, there is (was) the old DOS compatible Unrar (I think it should be available always from rarlabs), or you can use 7zip, that does unrar (but cannot create rar files) and it's freeware and if you don't like any of these, you can always search for another option of your taste.
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kecido said:
There are several programs to unpack .rar files, this type of compressed files were created by a programmer (who's middlename is roshal if I recall well), there is a software company (I think it was founded by this programmer), Rarlabs -that incidentally does a freeware version for windows mobile-, there you'll find Winrar (it's shareware and after the evaluation period it will tell you that your copy is not registered and ask you to buy it, but you can use it always anyway).
Then there are several other programs that can "unrar" a file, there is (was) the old DOS compatible Unrar (I think it should be available always from rarlabs), or you can use 7zip, that does unrar (but cannot create rar files) and it's freeware and if you don't like any of these, you can always search for another option of your taste.
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wauw! very comprehensive
Couldn't do that better!
my reply would be:
rarlabs.com

Mine would have been, when in doubt try wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAR

My opinion is that if you don't know how to unpack .rar files you shouldn't mess with your phone. Ever.

My reply would have been:
XDA-DEVS is a free encyclopedia, NOT a Hotline
PS: google exists
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orelsi said:
My opinion is that if you don't know how to unpack .rar files you shouldn't mess with your phone. Ever.
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a free progam called 7-zip should do the trick

RAR for PocketPC is free.
And yes, I agree. Don't mess with your phone if you're not able to use a search engine.

I concur with the general opinion here, search is your friend and reading will set you free... if you dont know how to decompress a file you definitely shouldnt be playing with this phone... I hope it turns out well for you, careful you dont brick it...

Rom on !!!

@SamFirmware: EXCLUSIVE: Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II Firmware: I9100XWKDD Online! (Android 2.3.3) (Build date 2011 April 26)
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thanks!
here is the link no links to samfire

EXT4.PIT for new file system
no links to samfire
Correct Odin Vesion: Odin3 v1.83 http://hotfile.com/dl/116095613/1d3d429/Odin3_v1.83.exe.html

Damn
How to extract factoryfs.img?

i'm uploading right now
this will take a wile...
if you have a running linux distro than use tar xvf <filename> to extract the tar file
factoryfs.img
cache.img
hidden.img
boot.bin
modem.bin
param.lfs
zImage

Flashable through download mode?
Will be interesting to see the differences. Guess its a country variant?
No FOTA updates here.
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Jonas.M said:
i'm uploading right now
this will take a wile...
if you have a running linux distro than use tar xvf <filename> to extract the tar file
factoryfs.img
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Hi, great work, but how to extract *.img file?

duvell said:
Hi, great work, but how to extract *.img file?
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What do you want to do with it if you don't even know how to extract it?

duvell said:
Hi, great work, but how to extract *.img file?
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I would also know how to extract factoryfs.img
magiciso don't work

seems that they are still compressed somehow
i am unable to mount them properly
will try to do so later

I also unable extract factoryfs.img.
I tried ultraiso on windows and mount img in Debian.

Mackzen said:
I would also know how to extract factoryfs.img
magiciso don't work
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As already said before, you can extract using linux.

For you who want the file untouched from Sammys fus-server, use this info
CheckFusDownloader_v0.5.exe -dl I9100XWKDD/I9100OXXKDC/I9100XXKDH/I9100XWKDD NEE GT-I9100
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I've tried everything I can think of on this .img, and I can't get in. >:|

Flashing this now to see what happens. Wish us luck.

Flipping hell! Just had a screen come up asking for a password after flashing so I typed in my lockscreen password and that worked. Was a bit worried I bricked it for a second.

Ok, it's a non-wipe flash update. Programs and TW4 layout still intact after flash. Maybe placebo but seems like it was a performance improvement update.
Flashed with Odin3 v1.83, just put the unzipped file in the PDA without any .pit file and flashed.

Mandatory screenshot of Quadrant before someone asks:
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Can you "adb pull /system" and post it here? For those of us not with SGS II yet...

MikeyMike01 said:
Can you "adb pull /system" and post it here? For those of us not with SGS II yet...
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Working.....

[TOOL] Zipster Tool - Extract, Compress and sign.

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Hi guys, I've made a batch command program to Archive and Extract files to zips. Why would you use this? Well, back at the time where I was porting backwards and forwards, I worked in a certain folder, then I just have to click on my batch command and it automatically get's zipped.
How does it work:
Extracting: Place your zip in /EXTRACT/INPUT and your file will be extracted to /EXTRACT/OUT
Compressing: Place your zip in /COMPRESS/INPUT and your file will be compressed in the folder /COMPRESS/OUT
Signing: After you Compressed your files, you just select sign and it will be named " updated-signed "
Note:- At the moment the tool and it's folders need to be ran from the desktop!
Ui:
It's a very basic command prompt.
What I'm working on:
I am going to add the following features:
The ability to Root and Unroot Ace
The ability to Odex and Deodex Ace
The ability to Add scripts to Ace.
The ability to be ran from anywhere not just the Desktop.
Installer and windows Ui.
ADB Tools
Sign Apk's
This shall later on be renamed to something like : The Ace All-In-One tool.
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Translations:
Porteguese:
Translated and modded by Danilo_Pascal
Download Zipster Porteguese
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Have fun!
Thanks to my dad for helping me with Windows Scripting and Programming, lolz.

Changelog:
27/03/13
Initial release.
28/03/13:
Added capability to sign zip files.
Changed name to: Zipster Tool

Can i use this with wine in linux ?

Mm7 said:
Can i use this with wine in linux ?
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Yes.

useful for porting roms..nice idea..thanks and subscribed

The Alchemist said:
useful for porting roms..nice idea..thanks and subscribed
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Thanks!
Updated the thread, renamed and added the ability to sign. I am thinking of making a Galaxy Ace only tool that can Root and everything in one, and perhaps a universal one like this one is at the moment.

PulseDroid said:
Thanks!
Updated the thread, renamed and added the ability to sign. I am thinking of making a Galaxy Ace only tool that can Root and everything in one, and perhaps a universal one like this one is at the moment.
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Something like nexus phones have?
root toolkit
Sent from Ace on JB (4.2.2)

n0p3zz said:
Something like nexus phones have?
root toolkit
Sent from Ace on JB (4.2.2)
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Yep.

Hey PD.. I cant sign my update.zip
when I try to sign the update.zip it show the line like this >> 'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
look at the attachment. can you help me with this, please :angel:

isafarady said:
Hey PD.. I cant sign my update.zip
when I try to sign the update.zip it show the line like this >> 'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
look at the attachment. can you help me with this, please :angel:
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Need to download the Java Development package (JRE)

Translation added.

delete, Problem solved

[Tool] New tool for Unpack and Repack MTK boot.img

QURepack is a new tool for boot.img unpack/repack. You do not need to run cmd and write anything to this. Just run the QURepack.exe and click unpack and repack button for this. This tool is very easy to use and will help you to do this in short time.
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Step 1. Download and Unzip
Unzip QURepack.zip. You will get two exe files bootimg.exe and QURepack.exe. Place your boot.img file there.
Step 2. Unpack
Run QURepack.exe and click unpack. It will start work and you will get unpacked files.
Step 3: Repack
Click repack button and it will create two boot.img file.
Step 4: New Boot File
Now click New Boot File and you will get a new boot file.
I made this tool for personal use and make easy to unpack/repack boot image. Anyone can use this tool for personal use. If anyone want to publish this tool to their blog or website then they need to take permission.
N.B. Do it at your won risk. I will not responsible for any kind of misuse and brick or damage of your phone.
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Dev of QURepack
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Special Thanks to:
Dev of bootimg

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Dreamer... said:
I don't have FB accaunt
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It's a scam anyway

Jubbard said:
It's a scam anyway
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Are you sure? I find this app without passcode on archive, but not try yet..
Some mans say what its works.

Dreamer... said:
Are you sure? I find this app without passcode on archive, but not try yet..
Some mans say what its works.
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I'm sure it works. Because it's a GUI to the bootimg.exe tool (available for free from Github), which is a modification of the bootimg.py tool (available for free from another Github). The internet is full of "content gateways" where someone wastes their talent on building a do-nothing program instead of something useful, like a tool that allows easy repartitioning/editing of a mmcblk0.raw image.
bootimg.exe --unpack-bootimg boot.img
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Sadly for some reason it requires the image being unpacked to be named "boot.img", when it's fully capable of unpacking any "ANDROID!" boot image for both Mediatek and Qualcomm.
I've used it to unpack boot and recovery for a Huawei Y536A1, boot factory laf recovery for a LGL16C, boot dfs dkernel recovery for an Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7". I've never seen it fail to unpack a boot image yet.

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[guide] make your own flashable zip

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INTRODUCTION
this is a guide , with this, you can make your own flashable zips
DISCLAIMER
Code:
[SIZE="3"][CENTER]Please Follow The Instructions Carefully, Just In case Anything Goes Wrong, Please Don't Blame Me[/CENTER][/SIZE]
DOWNLOAD
BASE.zip
INSTRUCTIONS
Download the given BASE.zip
place it somewhere in your PC and extract it using any zip manager(Ex: WinRAR , 7zip etc)
you will find 3 folders
go inside system, and add whatever you want..
then repack the zip ,give whatever the name you want and flash using twrp:good:
HOWTO?
detailed guide/ instructions
like, how to add apps, boot animation, ringtones, fonts etc​
ADDINGAPPS
go inside system folder
create a folder named "priv-app" (without quotes)
and now, create another folder (with the name of your app, without spaces) inside priv-app
and place the apk file inside the folder that you just created
the path of your apk should be like:
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[CENTER]BASE\system\priv-app\PixelLauncher\PixelLauncher.apk[/CENTER]
BOOTANIMATION
go inside system folder
create a folder named "media" (without quotes)
and place the bootanimation.zip file inside the folder that you just created
the path of your apk should be like:
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[CENTER]BASE\system\media\bootanimation.zip[/CENTER]
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RINGTONES
go inside system folder
create a folder named "media" (without quotes)
inside media, create another folder "audio" (without quotes)
inside media, create another folder "ringtones" (without quotes)
and place the ringtone.ogg file inside the folder that you just created
the path of your apk should be like:
Code:
[CENTER]BASE\system\media\audio\ringtones\"yourfile".ogg[/CENTER]
CUSTOMFONTS
download any FULL font pack
and extract the font zip,
you till noticee font files
use the same procedure and coppy ALL font files to "fonts" folder inside system, and obtain path to be like
Code:
[CENTER]BASE\system\fonts\font files.ttf[/CENTER]
if you want to add some apps that can be uninstalled later,
you will find a folder named "data" ,inside the BASE.zip
inside that, there will be another folder named "app"
now, drop any apk here, if you want that apk to be uninstallable after the flash, that is
it should be like like
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[CENTER]BASE\data\app\uninstallable_app.apk[/CENTER]
WARNING
DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING INSIDE META-INF FOLDER
IMPORTANT
:laugh::goodLAY ON AND PRESS THANKS :good::laugh:

thilak devraj said:
INTRODUCTION
this is a guide , with this, you can make your own flashable zips
hi thilak,
can you pl. re-upload the link?
thanks​
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subodhverma21 said:
thilak devraj said:
INTRODUCTION
this is a guide , with this, you can make your own flashable zips
hi thilak,
can you pl. re-upload the link?
thanks​
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what happened with the current link?? its working fine​
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thilak devraj said:
subodhverma21 said:
what happened with the current link?? its working fine
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There was some problem in my pc with google links.
Now Downloaded successfully in my L-22.
I have been searching for this flash able zip from such long time.
Thank you very much.
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subodhverma21 said:
thilak devraj said:
There was some problem in my pc with google links.
Now Downloaded successfully in my L-22.
I have been searching for this flash able zip from such long time.
Thank you very much.
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you are welcome and feedback is much appriciated
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