Firmware replace - Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I wanted to download the firmware and remove all the bloat stuff from my N9108v.
Downloaded the firmware and it is a zip file. NO worries - unzipped and I don't see any ".tar.md5" files. Just various other files that include "mbn img ext4 bin" files. MNone of these look like working in ODIN. Is there anything I'm doing wrong?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers.

s327374 said:
I wanted to download the firmware and remove all the bloat stuff from my N9108v.
Downloaded the firmware and it is a zip file. NO worries - unzipped and I don't see any ".tar.md5" files. Just various other files that include "mbn img ext4 bin" files. MNone of these look like working in ODIN. Is there anything I'm doing wrong?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
HI OP - please remove thread - I just used a different extractor - less vigorous I guess. Did the trick and just extracted to the first layer. Ok - didn't remove the bloatware either...
Thanks.

Related

[Q] Only 3 files in I5800XXJPM.zip

HI I have downloaded the I5800XXJPM.zip firmware but it has only 3 files in it. Now i am confused how to flash it in Odin. I have flashed earlier using both the method like different files and one package but this file is different. I think i need to make a tar file before.
files that is under the zip file is: factoryfs.rfs, modem.bin and zImage.
Please suggest me the right way.
probably you open the tar file, those three files are inside the tar.
brjshshrma said:
HI I have downloaded the I5800XXJPM.zip firmware but it has only 3 files in it. Now i am confused how to flash it in Odin. I have flashed earlier using both the method like different files and one package but this file is different. I think i need to make a tar file before.
files that is under the zip file is: factoryfs.rfs, modem.bin and zImage.
Please suggest me the right way.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hey for me there are 6 files. U may have downloaded the wrong one!!...
and its not a .zip its a .tar file after extracting
neo1691 said:
hey for me there are 6 files. U may have downloaded the wrong one!!...
and its not a .zip its a .tar file after extracting
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
not its a zip file which has a size of 125 Mb. Previously I flashed my odin with both ways (one package and also with 4 different files) but both of those files were different. Can u give me a link so that I download the right file. Make sure its XXJPM coz i will then flash to Indroid 4.1, currently i m in XXJPF.
brjshshrma said:
not its a zip file which has a size of 125 Mb. Previously I flashed my odin with both ways (one package and also with 4 different files) but both of those files were different. Can u give me a link so that I download the right file. Make sure its XXJPM coz i will then flash to Indroid 4.1, currently i m in XXJPF.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try this..
Hope it works
Leave it guys, the file was incomplete. I have downloaded a new file and now flashed it successfully. The matter stands closed, thanks for taking interest.
I had given you a link to a new file
seems you overlooked!!
anyways good to see your problem is solved
neo1691 said:
I had given you a link to a new file
seems you overlooked!!
anyways good to see your problem is solved
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes, I downloaded a new file before seeing ur link. anyways can u help me with themes and 1% battery mode?
brjshshrma said:
yes, I downloaded a new file before seeing ur link. anyways can u help me with themes and 1% battery mode?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1% battery mod is working only with fugumod 2.4 kernals!!
what you want to know about themes../??
Just go to themes section download any theme you like..
read all the instructions..
generally there are two to three files which you have to replace with old files in system/framework folder.
some have themed apks also.
you have to replace them with old apks in system/app
that should be helpful!!
PS A thanks buttob do exist there if u dont know !!
The missing files were logo.png and cache.rfs.
I think that missing logo.png is not big deal, but I don't know what cahe.rfs is supposed to do.
LarryMetal said:
Forget it... False reading...
The missing files were logo.png and cache.rfs.
I think that missing logo.png is not big deal, but I don't know what cahe.rfs is supposed to do.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
false reading means???
Good!! i was confused earlier! Thanks for editing
neo1691 said:
false reading means???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My bad! I had edited my initial post(because I didn't understand right), and then I just added my opinion. With my t"h"urd edit is no more confusing!
LarryMetal said:
My bad! I had edited my initial post(because I didn't understand right), and then I just added my opinion. With my t"h"urd edit is no more confusing!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
its just fine..!!
happens with everyone!

[FIRMWARE][SM-T700] Galaxy Tab 8.4 (Wifi) T700XXU1ANF7 No-Wipe Factory Image

This is the latest firmware (T700XXU1ANF7) as of June 29, 2014 for the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (Wifi) model (SM-T700).
"No-Wipe" means your app data and storage will all stay 100% in tact. Only system mods, custom kernels, and root will be removed as you are flashing stock firmware.
Please feel free to use as you see fit.
Download: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358556680
open1your1eyes0 said:
This is the latest firmware (T700XXU1ANF7) as of June 29, 2014 for the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (Wifi) model.
"No-Wipe" means your app data and storage will all stay 100% in tact. Only system mods, custom kernels, and root will be removed as you are flashing stock firmware.
Please feel free to use as you see fit.
Download: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358554636
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No 10.5 love?
mitchellvii said:
No 10.5 love?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1, can't forget us 10.5 owners
mitchellvii said:
No 10.5 love?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Stock Firmware SM-T800 (Wi-FI)
Stock Firmware SM-T805 (LTE)
Now all I need is a rom to screw my rig up with so I'll need this
Is there any tool to extract system.img?
UPDATE:
I found a way how to do it.
I used sgs4ext4fs by Chainfire to modify system.img and after that Ext2explore to extract files from modified system.img .
Also if anyone is interested how to extract hidden.img, first you need to modify it with sgs4ext4fs and after that use sgs2toext4. Then you can open modified hidden.img with ext4_unpacker and extract files from it.
Dabolx said:
Is there any tool to extract system.img?
UPDATE:
I found a way how to do it.
I used sgs4ext4fs by Chainfire to modify system.img and after that Ext2explore to extract files from modified system.img .
Also if anyone is interested how to extract hidden.img, first you need to modify it with sgs4ext4fs and after that use sgs2toext4. Then you can open modified hidden.img with ext4_unpacker and extract files from it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
u did it on Windows or Linux? cause I want the system file extracted. can u send it to me please?
Dabolx said:
Is there any tool to extract system.img?
UPDATE:
I found a way how to do it.
I used sgs4ext4fs by Chainfire to modify system.img and after that Ext2explore to extract files from modified system.img .
Also if anyone is interested how to extract hidden.img, first you need to modify it with sgs4ext4fs and after that use sgs2toext4. Then you can open modified hidden.img with ext4_unpacker and extract files from it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe you could repack it with root files to get root. There is a how to video on you tube. I would do it, but my linux machine is down.
suzook said:
Maybe you could repack it with root files to get root. There is a how to video on you tube. I would do it, but my linux machine is down.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please don't coming from the one that said root is okay from the note 10.1 2014 edition. Root and profit. Sound familiar. You mean root and brick.
mitchellvii said:
No 10.5 love?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ewells38 said:
+1, can't forget us 10.5 owners
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Apologies for the delay folks. It's now uploaded.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2800372
Dabolx said:
Is there any tool to extract system.img?
UPDATE:
I found a way how to do it.
I used sgs4ext4fs by Chainfire to modify system.img and after that Ext2explore to extract files from modified system.img .
Also if anyone is interested how to extract hidden.img, first you need to modify it with sgs4ext4fs and after that use sgs2toext4. Then you can open modified hidden.img with ext4_unpacker and extract files from it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well, we need some step by step instruction here
anyone able to extract system files??
Dabolx said:
Is there any tool to extract system.img?
UPDATE:
I found a way how to do it.
I used sgs4ext4fs by Chainfire to modify system.img and after that Ext2explore to extract files from modified system.img .
Also if anyone is interested how to extract hidden.img, first you need to modify it with sgs4ext4fs and after that use sgs2toext4. Then you can open modified hidden.img with ext4_unpacker and extract files from it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Chainfire needs recovery.img to make cf autoroot for us. Are u able to extract the recovery.img for the q0.5 as well as 8.4 so I can post it in the cf auto root thread so we can get root?
FYI for those of you who have PMed me I have fixed the corrupt download and updated the OP link.
Zip
Dabolx said:
Is there any tool to extract system.img?
UPDATE:
I found a way how to do it.
I used sgs4ext4fs by Chainfire to modify system.img and after that Ext2explore to extract files from modified system.img .
Also if anyone is interested how to extract hidden.img, first you need to modify it with sgs4ext4fs and after that use sgs2toext4. Then you can open modified hidden.img with ext4_unpacker and extract files from it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you please zip extracted and provide a link!!
Thanks
No
jazzespresso said:
well, we need some step by step instruction here
anyone able to extract system files??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No I am unable to extract and have done many in the past. It appears no one here has been successful either!!!
EMSpilot said:
No I am unable to extract and have done many in the past. It appears no one here has been successful either!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
bare with me on that one since I tried too many different options, following worked for me - required files attached here (I ziped, so hopefully XDA did not blocked it)
This is for Windows PC:
1. Download sgs4ext4fs.exe, and download firmware, unzip firmware up until you see system.img.
2. Open command prompt (on windows, click start, type cmd) where system.img, and type
sgs4ext4fs --trim system.img systemt.img
........ > you will see bunch of ............., but wait until it finishes.
3. Once it finishes it creates systemt.img, get sgs2toext4.jar (save it to the same folder), and open sgs2toext4.jar, and drag and drop newly created systemt.img to the window (sgs2toext4.jar's window), wait until it finishes, when it finishes it will create systemt.ext4.img
4. Now last step, download ext2explore.exe, and open it, and go to file --> open image and pick systemt.ext4.img, it will show the img file there (on both side of window), on the left side, select the systemt.ext4.img (should be showing full path), right click your mouse, and select save to your desktop or any other folder location you pick.
Obviously, next step will be odexing everything:laugh:
Yorgo1982 said:
u did it on Windows or Linux? cause I want the system file extracted. can u send it to me please?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here you go:
System img from Galaxy Tab 10.5
How about a custom recovery .the build your own recovery with stock recovery.IMG leads to a http// 404 error online after it builds it.any of you smarter than me individuals know how to build a custom CWM/TWRP img ?
Nexus 5 via Tapatalk
open1your1eyes0 said:
This is the latest firmware (T700XXU1ANF7) as of June 29, 2014 for the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (Wifi) model (SM-T700).
"No-Wipe" means your app data and storage will all stay 100% in tact. Only system mods, custom kernels, and root will be removed as you are flashing stock firmware.
Please feel free to use as you see fit.
Download: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358556680
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I actually needed this this morning and feel indebted to you cause the online so called Stock Firmwares lead to mad amount of bloat to my computer.
Thank you
restore
jball said:
I actually needed this this morning and feel indebted to you cause the online so called Stock Firmwares lead to mad amount of bloat to my computer.
Thank you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks this worked like a charm!!! Great work!!!

muniz stock partitions file missing from filehost, anyone have it?

Anyone have the I337_OC3_Stock_Paritions.tar.md5 file? I need that file for Odin. All I keep finding are the .zip files and the link provided in the ROM [GOLDENEYE] pages doesn't seem to work anymore. I'm stuck until I get that file.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Yup
DemisesAngel said:
Anyone have the I337_OC3_Stock_Paritions.tar.md5 file? I need that file for Odin. All I keep finding are the .zip files and the link provided in the ROM [GOLDENEYE] pages doesn't seem to work anymore. I'm stuck until I get that file.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here you go extract with winrar or 7zip https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934553807
brownie9987 said:
Here you go extract with winrar or 7zip https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934553807
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
These are the files that would be contained in the .tar.md5 file. This doesn't do me any good.

6.0 Concept Rom MRA58K.Z1.2099 official ftf file

Official Sony Z3 Compact Concept marshmallow 6.0 edition build 2099 ftf file
Fix file link
https://mega.nz/#!v9gFDSrY!ZoJJDPDgU0dLIP7qrhF9yDm4x3CiWMRVye-XHe_jw0o
http://www.mediafire.com/download/qtk1z6t8cks3q9o/6.0_concept_Z3compact_2099_fix.ftf
Thanks @Jozinek for first release
Is this for the Compact?
Edit: I've just seen the file name
doesn't show under Flashtool
Seems to have been packaged or compressed incorrectly. I have extracted the FTF, which appears to be an ordinary zip, and am making a bundle with the files from the zip with FlashTool, which I'll then try to flash on top of 2085...
LadFromWales85 said:
Seems to have been packaged or compressed incorrectly. I have extracted the FTF, which appears to be an ordinary zip, and am making a bundle with the files from the zip with FlashTool, which I'll then try to flash on top of 2085...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
file 6.0_concept_Z3compact_2099.ftf
6.0_concept_Z3compact_2099.ftf: Zip archive data, at least v2.0 to extract
right you are
missing meta-inf/manifest.mf file that's why flashtool won't recognize as ftf
Thanks, i can make a zip flashable prerooted whit prf creator?
I'm repackaging same as @LadFromWales85. Let's see how it goes
Yes i upload wrong file sorry
Open ftf files with 7zip file manager
Open attached meta-inf.zip, extraxt meta-inf folder and copy to ftf files on 7zip.
Flashed now, without your META-INF, though I need to factory reset as I haven't done it since Lollipop and Google Play Services randomly force closes, as does Album.
I really don't want to though, as without USB mass storage access to the internal memory I can't correct the file modify time for pictures and they get sorted wrong in galleries. That and I'll have a Z5p soon so don't want to invest too much time fiddling with this!
miguelel3men2 said:
Thanks, i can make a zip flashable prerooted whit prf creator?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No we dont have recovery for locked bootloader yet.
master' said:
No we dont have recovery for locked bootloader yet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok ?
Can I install this ftf in a Z3 Compact with a locked bootlader?
Thanks!
yes you can.
i put the ftf file in the firmwear folder but the flash program wont recognize it
nvm i figured it out
Any available mirror op? just download the file via mega and it got stuck on 99%
After adding the missing Meta-File everything worked like a charm THANK You.
Fix file uploading mega and mirror, when done i will add first post.
how to add the meta-file. I opened in 7zip the ftf file and extracted the meta.zip file but i don't get any option to paste file inside the opened 7zip program
Still waiting for the Ota to arrive. Don't understand why it takes so long...

How to open stock .img files?

I obtained the firmware for this model and to my surprise, the odin files do not have the ext4 extension. However, in spite of that, they cannot be opened by my normal tools 7zip or WinZip. I do not understand the encoding for these files, has anyone successfully opened them?
Teracotta said:
I obtained the firmware for this model and to my surprise, the odin files do not have the ext4 extension. However, in spite of that, they cannot be opened by my normal tools 7zip or WinZip. I do not understand the encoding for these files, has anyone successfully opened them?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It depends on the image, boot, recovery, system etc and what you want to do with it?
ashyx said:
It depends on the image, boot, recovery, system etc and what you want to do with it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I figured out the issue.
The earlier firmwares list the files as .img, but they are in fact .img.ext4 files. I renamed them, then converted them to proper .imgs and it worked.
Thanks you for giving a response.

Categories

Resources