yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] alterbridge86:
Thankfully Samsung devices are notoriously hard to brick ;)

So is the tab still booting into the OS? Or are you ONLY able to get to download mode?

Also, what did you do to try and create a recovery and what did you flash? If I can understand what has been done I can help you get up and running again :)

As for Odin hanging at "Setup Connection" when you tried to flash my recovery, it is likely just coincidence more than anything. Odin isn't the most dependable application...well, it is and it isn't...but getting stuck at Setup Connection is a common issue.

First tell me what you did yesterday so we can figure out how to proceed. Then we'll go from there!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
I kinda want to volunteer as I am familiar with ODIN coming from a Vibrant but what's stopping me is 3 questions with all due respect. What's the related thread you were talking about at the OP? Are you sure that is the right 8.9 Stock Recovery? How did you find it as there is (at least) no American ODIN image as of today (checked Samfirmware as of this post)?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] alterbridge86:
Excellent -

This is the thread I was talking about in 10.1 section:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1307242

The recovery is standard, regardless of region. In fact, with the exception of precompiled binary modules, the recovery is even identical to that of the 10.1 tab ;)

What I have done here is repacked the recovery image with a vanilla build of clockworkmod. This should work on both the P7300 and the P7310.

Give it a shot and let me know how it goes! :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] Bec07:
Neither got flashed via ODIN, but I too tried to install CWM yesterday via the market app so my recovery is messed up to start with.

After trying to flash the two the tab wouldn't boot and I got an error about a failed update.

Flashed the bootloader file below with ODIN to get it to boot.

ID:0/010> Added!!
<ID:0/010> Odin v.3 engine (ID:10)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/010> Initialzation..
<ID:0/010> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/010> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/010> recovery.img
<ID:0/010> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/010>
<ID:0/010> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] alterbridge86:
Hmm ok...

So yesterday you tried the market CWM, which caused the tab not to boot at all? Then, you had to flash the bootloader to make it boot again?

I'm assuming you had a booting tab prior to trying to flash these files, but still had the borked recovery yes?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] Bec07:
That is correct, but the recovery was fine when i got the device, I used it to root.

I know I should do a full flash but I don't want to lose all my stuff.

Also flahing the bootloader somehow removed the cwm ?script? That was forcing the tab to try and boot into the borked recovery on each boot.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] alterbridge86:
Damn that app does a number on the poor tab...unfortunately the best course of action is really to completely restock the thing - flash an entire rom through Odin with a repartition.

Since you are able to boot, you can back up all your data with Titanium backup, then move the data off your internal storage and onto your computer in case it gets wiped by the Odin flash.

Now i really wish I had an 8.9 because I'm curious if someone who hasn't got the messed up recovery tries to flash my file if it will go through or fail like yours and the Geologist.

Any takers? :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
That'd be me. Once I backup my apps, I will (give me some minutes and I will post the result as an EDIT post). If it fails, worst case scenario would be flashing the Asian ODIN image since it is the only one available. That one displays everything in Chinese but I can change the language. Sidenote: Damn I wonder what is taking so long to bring an American ODIN image of the 7310 live???
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] alterbridge86:
Excellent! Let me know how it goes!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
It does not flash. This is what ODIN shows after following instructions:

EDIT: Oh well...it's been a while since I last saw a "device-!-PC" screen.

EDIT 2: The "device-!-PC" screen vanished after one or two restarts as if nothing ever happened.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] alterbridge86:
That's really weird, because I can even flash the p73xx stock recovery on my 10.1 tab and it at least goes through...it won't boot into recovery, as expected, but it at least FLASHES...

Maybe next question - are you guys using Odin 1.85? Also, are you using the driver from Kies or did you install a standalone driver? Try installing this driver:

http://www.multiupload.com/ISBTL9TADO

And then flashing after. It also may be worthwhile to switch USB ports after installing the new driver. Don't mind the p7510 in the file name, it works with multiple devices.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
Yes, ODIN 1.85. Will install that driver and see how it goes.

EDIT: Same result as pointed earlier, even after installing the quoted driver and changing USB ports.

EDIT 2: Wait a second. I think I might have figured it out. This does not work on an encrypted system, right? I think I'll unencrypt and then try doing this.

EDIT 3: Nope, unencrypted or not, it does not flash. Same result.

Sent from my GT-P7310
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] alterbridge86:
Well, I have good news and bad news...lol

I was strolling through best buy this evening after dinner and made an impulse purchase...i'm now the new owner of a Galaxy Tab 8.9 :)

EDIT (10/22/11): We're back open! Confirmed working STOCK recovery is in first post...confirmed working CWM recovery coming momentarily :)

EDIT 2 (10/22/11): And we're official. ClockworkMod is 100% working :) Enjoy guys!

Now on to my next project...making this thing FASTER :D
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
Confirmed working CWM-Recovery :). Doing a NANDROID backup as of this post.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] DeadStiff:
Working great, thanks.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] cle_m_ent:
Works perfectly on my gtab P7300 and ki1 rom.

Thanks for your job !

Now, wait noTW rom ! ;)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nggung:
work perfectly on my gtab P7300 asia

AWeSOME:D:D
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] netxph:
Thanks, working perfectly on my gtab 7300 as well. So glad you are one of us now, looking forward for your overcome roms :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] CanEpia:
Sir, you are now officially my new hero. That was damn fast! Can't wait for an OC and your ROM as well.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
About that, I went ahead and installed zeppelinrox's Supercharger & KickAssKernel scripts on his thread. I went and installed his update9-RC1 (for the SuperCharger) and KickAssKernel-test-12, then I chose option #8 inside the SuperCharger script and I am noticing less lag when using landscape mode :D (smoother, I'd give it a 9/10 since it is almost perfect). The main issue here is TouchWiz (as it was in my Vibrant -_-!). I still cannot find a good Honeycomb launcher and I've tried several launchers (VTL, ADW-EX and others). ADW-EX was almost perfect but the dockbar doesn't stay if the screen orientation changes :mad:, and the wallpaper kinda zooms-in too much :rolleyes:. I wonder if this version of the TouchWiz launcher can be optimized...
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] costendorf:
I did the same thing as many people out there after I rooted my 8.9. I downloaded CWM from the market and installed the "10.1" version of CWM Recovery. As soon as it tried to reboot into recovery, the screen flashed an restarted. Thankfully, I found this forum with the vanilla CWM Recovery image and flashed with Odin3 and all is well again. I didn't lose any data and now I am able to boot into CWM Recovery to backup my ROM so I can remove all of the bloatware without concern.

If you have the same problem, download Odin3 v1.85 and the vanilla CWM Recovery file at the top of this thread. Boot into download on your 8.9 and open Odin3. Check "PDA" and click the button. Select the file you downloaded and click start. If it doesn't work, you likely did something else other than simply install the CWM Recovery app from the market.

Does anyone know if the Bonsai ROM for the 10.1 works on the 8.9? I know Samsung has specific ROMS for both, but I wanted to see if anyone else has tried it before I do it.

EDIT 10.23.11 - Forget Bonsai for now. No luck flashing the ROM. The install runs perfectly, but I get the same issue as the old CWM Recovery version when it tries to boot. I am going to dig apart the package and see if there is anything I can do to port these 10.1 ROMS over without having to build them from the 8.9 ROM. Now with CWM Recovery working, this makes it easy to bring back my factory image :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] weltwon:
CWM 5.0.2.6 working perfectly on my Galaxy Tab P7310

YEAH!

Just installed using ODIN and made my first full backup. I wrote the first user review for the Galaxy Tab 8.9 on epinions.com and will now be directing all readers to your thread to get the CWM update (and hopefully donate a few $$$ to you for your work).

Looking forward to the first custom ROM for GT8.9
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] chegs_pro:
Done it. It works perfectly. No issue. You rocks!!!!

Waiting for enabling SIM phone calls....
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] ssa193:
Yup me too... Thanks a lot alter... Already try nandroid backup too... It's works
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] the-bink:
Thanks for the working CWM! Great to hear the Overcome ROM is coming to the Tab 8.9.

Worked perfectly on my Dutch P7310 (Build: HMJ37 P7310XWKI2 (SEP 8))
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] ajaffarali:
Wow- that was so easy! Thanks very much. Looking forward to Overcome
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] slippermen:
Perfect!

I soft bricked my 8.9 last week with the market version of CWM. This worked like a charm. Feels so much better to have CWM on the device. Since I cant thank you with a button, I just wanted to say thanks! :) :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] Rlcohen70:
Mine flashed flawlessly.

Many Thanks!!!!!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] Hurrian:
USB Mass Storage mode doesn't work. Can you please fix this?

:)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] Bec07:
This is a honeycomb issue/feature it has nothing to do woth CWM. Just install kies and enable usb debugging.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] SecretAgentKen:
I don't have a Windows box (Linux only). Is it possible to use Heimdall instead of Odin? Has anyone tested this?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] mykmarinas:
Hi, im new here. are there a step by step guide how to install this wonderful rom with new 8.9 tab. thanks
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] bdfull3r:
Got my GTab 8.9, rooted it, got SetCPU and i am looking on how to overclock. HOw i came here

Instructions seem kinda straight foward but the very second post is on a guy bricking his tablet. I have no clue what Odin is or how i can get CWM on my tablet? Anyone willing to give me a hand here, maybe a video?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
Ignore the 2nd post. Download this and put it on your Tab's internal sdcard through USB connection. Go to the stock recovery (by holding VOL- while powering up and selecting the box with the Power button) and flash the file. Done. The link I gave you is from the newest Recovery from the Overcome ROM thread. No need for ODIN for that one.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] perlmeister11:
Does this version of Clockwork Recovery work for the galaxy tab plus? Wifi and/or Tmobile 3g versions?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] _motley:
No, you have a different hardware base then the 8.9 tab. None of the mods you find here beyond rooting (ROMs, CWM, kernels etc.) are going to work. The rooting procedure works on any unlocked tab because it just installs the "su" binary to your tab...it is not platform specific. You guys really need to find a forum specific for the 7 Plus tab, or beg the mods to add one for you.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] perlmeister11:
Thanks for the info! No forum for the 7 tab plus :-(
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] mynewuser:
Do this work in 8.9 wifi version?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
I have the Wi-Fi version.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] ginjeet:
Thanks

Flashed smooth as butter. Appreciate your work.

+1
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] mynewuser:
Hi, if I want to remove the CWM as to send the phone for warranty claim. Is it possible?

Mean I want to remove all those root and CWM related after restore backup my stock rom.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
Yes. Step by step:

1. If you have the US retail Wi-Fi model (7310) then you would have to flash through CWM Recovery the file posted here by alterbridge86. If not, then you will have to look for a matching Stock ROM in this forum and flash that. Please remember that you have to use Wipe Data in your CWM Recovery and then flash to make sure you're erasing everything.

2. There's a file named "P73xx_Stock_Recovery.tar" at the OP. You would need to flash that through ODIN (Version 1.85) on the PDA tab after putting your device on download mode and connecting it to your PC.

3. After those two steps your device will be ready to go. If you want to be sure, boot your device after those steps to see if Superuser app is absent from the app list. Lastly, make sure to erase your stuff off your device's internal SDcard.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] mynewuser:
Thank you for your reply. I currently using asia version of tab. Can I apply the same as above?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
Yes, in regards to the recovery. The Asian firmware is in this forum in a different thread. I think that firmware is ODIN flashable so you can skip the "flashing stock recovery" step. Why? The ODIN image also overwrites the recovery. You can always double-check to make sure things are in place.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] varsas:
I'm completely new to flashing kernels and roms to tablets so apologies for this newbie question but can this CWM be used to do the backup at the start of motley's instructions.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
Short answer: Yes.

Long one: He meant what is called a Nandroid backup which is available through the "nandroid menu" inside the CWM Recovery.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] varsas:
Thanks, does this backup allow me to return the kernel and/or rom that I have previously installed?

Additionally where do I download Odin for the transfer part of these various installation instructions? Do I just find it online somewhere or is there a site?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] mynewuser:
If we use the nandriod to backup. How many method I can use to restore back my rom?

1. Nandriod restore

2. Can I use ODIN to flash back my backup rom?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
...no. If you browsed the "nandroid menu" inside CWM Recovery you would see two options: "Backup" and "Restore".
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] mynewuser:
hi, I just upgrade to p7310dxkj2. can I apply this cwm?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
Yes but go with the one at Overcome's thread. This Recovery is a bit outdated.

Here you go, the right one.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] mynewuser:
Hi, i plan to flash the overcome cwm.

If I want to restore back my default recovery.img. Can I flash this	P73xx_Stock_Recovery.tar as post in this thread page 1?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
Yes, carefully following the instructions provided.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] mynewuser:
btw, this P73xx_Stock_Recovery.tar can be using for any type of rom? 3g and wifi rom also possible?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
.tar files are ODIN-flashable files, not CWM. That one goes into the PDA section. Yes, the file is universal, that is why you see P73xx the two x meaning it can be 7300 (3G unit) or 7310.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] loneBoat:
I used this method and installed fine. I thought I remembered reading something about how you shouldn't update the CWM app after this, but now I can't find it anywhere. Is there some known issue with updating the CWM App via the market? I accidentally did so, and now I'm afraid to open it for fear of triggering a problem.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
Don't do it. ROM Manager is not compatible with this specific tablet. Just stick around with the modified CWM Recovery alterbridge86 made and you'll be fine. No need for CWM apps.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] mynewuser:
any different between this and the v5.1.2.6 available in overcome thread?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] loneBoat:
Maybe I'm misunderstanding something. Here's what I understand: CWM is a bootloader with flashing ability - not an Android "app" really. ROM Manager IS an Android app, and is used to flash roms and bootloaders. Which is the one which is not compatible, which I should not update? Or is there a problem with both? I currently have the modified CWM bootloader installed. I ACCIDENTALLY updated the ROM Manager app, and right now I'm afraid to open it for fear of triggering some sort of problem.

Let me know if/where I am misunderstanding something! Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
The ROM Manager app is the one that's not compatible. There's a warning thread about it and I experienced it myself when I got the Tab. I'd uninstall it, if I were you since there's no need for it nor is it compatible.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] loneBoat:
Thanks for the clarification!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] kiz1983:
can you make the same for the stock recovery file? so that i dun need to use odin to flash back to original stock recovery... :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
Nope. You will have to use ODIN for the original stock recovery .tar file. The only reason I see going back to it would be for warranty purposes, otherwise it is useless compared to the CWM-one provided here and in the Overcome thread (which is an updated version).
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] praylude90:
bricked galaxy tab

Hi I was hoping that this would really work and ended up bricking my galaxy tab 8.9

Please help!!!

Its a Galaxy Tab 8.9 At&t with 4g LTE and Wifi

I flashed the files you provided and here is what displayed:

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Initialzation..

<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/006> recovery.img.md5

<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/006>

<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Now the device only displays the device to PC download screen...

I tried to flash the stock recovery and got the same exact results..

WHAT DO I DO??
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] whiplasher:
Like I sad in one thread, keep in mind that you must not use an extension USB. Turn on cable directly into the rear usb. I have the same problem with Galaxy S and tab 8.9. Every time forget to connect on rear usb. When I connect front or in extension usb operation fail.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] Croak:
The OP should have a disclaimer that this won't work for Qualcomm-powered LTE Tabs.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] djsharpemusic:
Just got done reading thru the post but this last one kind of confused me and I want to be clear? Does the CWM Recovery work with the 8.9 (Model SGH-I957, ver.I957UCKJ7)? If so, which version should I use? 5.0.2.6 or 5.1.2.6? If it's 5.1.2.6 how do I flash that one if I don't use odin? I'm currently only rooted.

Edit: I figured it out.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] Metalsteel:
Is there a working clockwork mod for the ATT GALAXY TAB 8.9 sgh-i957?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] djsharpemusic:
Not yet, only Root & OC kernel
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] orlandoxpolice:
yes, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1462770
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] ste_vlad:
I've been using this CWM version for some time quite successfully however right now I'm having a weird issue: when I try to do a full wipe data/factory reset the wipe starts but after few seconds the tablet reboots back into recovery and data is still there.

Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestion?

LE: apparently the tab is broken, I tried restoring a stock rom with ODIN (P7310XEUKJ4_P7310XXKJ4_HOME) and at startup after some time I get garbage on screen

LE2: managed to get it back up, not sure what did it since I performed a number of operations - flashed stock recovery, wiped data from stock recovery, restored stock rom with odin, managed to start it after this, the downside is I lost everything on the tablet, fortunately I had a relatively fresh Titanium Backup synced to Dropbox
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] bobby31:
Please, i need some help. I can't enter in recovery mode. Only download mode. It says no kernel. Odin it works but i don't know what to do. Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] mynewuser:
from download mode you can flash this cwm using Odin. then recovery mode should work.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
I'm gonna have to start using that function again. This is the 2nd time I have to start almost from scratch due to what you saw in the Beta thread and me forgetting to make a copy to my PC.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] alterbridge86:
Updated to the latest version of CWM - 5.5.0.4. This version is based off the ICS recovery environment and includes all the latest and greatest changes to CWM recovery since 5.0.2.6.

Enjoy!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] SecretAgentKen:
Can we get a recovery zip version please? No windows means no odin.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
I thank you once more. Can you make a flashable, non-ODIN version? Also, is this version the same simplistic version you made before, only updated?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] alterbridge86:
Correct, just the latest version of classic CWM recovery :)

Yeah I'll get a flashable zip up momentarily :)

EDIT: and its up :D
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
Ah I see, this eliminates the need for model specific CWM Recoveries, thanks again! :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] mynewuser:
why no back option after I select the update menu? after I perform any update, I cannot perform rebootas no back option.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] Ronka:
do i have to root first to installl this ?

cause i cant root my Tab, it turned off everytime i select the Volume Up button to confirm to enter recovery mode. so i should install this first before rooting?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] safir187:
Are the mentioned issues fixed in this version?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] earldroid:
No. You dont need root your tab before flashing. Press volume down to highlight recovery option then volume up to select
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] knipp21:
I don't have windows so i dont have doin. Is there another method for this?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] earldroid:
Download the zip file then go to recovery. Flash it
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] capman231:
This tablet is my first Samsung device, it is a model 7310 and is stock out of the box. Can I flash the Recovery Zip file with the stock recovery?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] poisike:
Thats what i did, worked for me.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] Aust S5:
I tried to backup from cwm which installed fine. But I went to check it would restore before I wiped and reflashed and the recovery file says "zero files found" any ideas? Am re nandroiding now. Will edit post with results
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development] nirogu325:
In your case, download the .zip file, not the .tar one, then flash through Stock Recovery. If you have trouble connecting your tab through USB (to transfer the .zip) then you can use the Airdroid app to transfer wirelessly.