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[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] suwandiapr:
Recovery stock for tab 8.9

Hi nirogu.. I want to complete your "how to" spesifically for "restoring stock recovery"..

Just download the file attach..

The recovery.img taken from alterbridge86 thread...so credit for him of course..

How to..

-Place the file into sdcard

-Reboot into recovery

-Install from internal storage/sdcard..

-Reboot.. And now, recovery stock with you..

Ps:make your own flashable zip files...

-If you already have the StockROM files, just unzip/untar and find recovery.img.md5 from it..

-Rename the recovery.img.md5 to recovery.img(just delete. md5 extension)

-Now you have your own recovery.img

-Unzip my files stock_recovery_GT-P73xx.zip

-You will find 2 folder "updates" and "META-INF"

-replace file from "updates" folder with your recovery.img

-Zip again both of folders..

-Now you have your own flashable recovery.zip..

Do with your own risk..

But i think the risk is only soft brick (worst case).. And Odin can handle it..

Works for gt p73xx, may works for gt p75xx with suitable recovery.img..

From my experience,

Help me for mirroring these files..

Try it..

Edit: misspelled some words..
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
I thank you for your cooperation, but the Stock Recovery file is already included in the zip file provided at the OP. Stock Recovery is only necessary for warranty purposes, it is useless otherwise. Also, when the user uses ODIN (which is the suggested way for warranty purposes or to start anew) both the kernel and the CWM Recovery goes away and are replaced by stock ones as stated in the FAQ.

Edit: Also, flashing a Recovery inside another Recovery can be risky. That is why Alterbridge86 warned users. I opted to avoid the CWM flashable altogether to keep issues to a minimum.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] ssassen:
@nirogu325,

I tried your method to root my brand new Galaxy Tab 8.9 3G, but I am never able to enter into recovery mode. Let me start by detailing what I am working with here:

Model number: GT-P7300

Android version: 3.2

Baseband version: P7300XXKJ6

Kernel version: 2.6.36.3 root@DELL126 #1 PREEMPT Thu Oct 27 10:52:03 KST 2011

Build number: HTJ85B P7300XWKJ5

I use the following procedure:

1. Hold tablet in landscape mode, power button top left

2. Press and hold power button and left volume key

3. Icons show up after x seconds

4. One icon says 'downloading'

5. Other icon display an android popping out of a box, which I guess is recovery

6. Press left volume key to select recovery

7. Press right volume key to enter

8. Tablet shuts down

Hence I am never able to enter recovery mode. It looks as if Samsung has disabled this simple rooting procedure?

Any suggestions you can provide would be appreciated and most helpful!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] poisike:
It seems your recovery is messed up for some reason. Flash stock rom with Odin, this should fix your recovery.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] ssassen:
@poisike,

Thanks, used Odin to flash 'Stock Recovery.tar' into my 8.9 and now I'm able to enter recovery mode and have just rooted the device. I used the archive and the files contained within that are offered by nirogu325 in the 1st post.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] suwandiapr:
Yes, thats why i warns with some soft brick for the worst case.. Its just another way to get recovery stock..

But, thank you for your response.. Waiting for ics progress,
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] sudec123:
Thanks for the guide.

I'm adding a few more mirrors if someone is interested:

RapidShare

fileserve

MegaUpload
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Right on! Thanks a lot. This should be more than enough. Adding to OP.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] sudec123:
You're welcome.

By the way I just flashed the stock recovery with the Overcome witouth any problem. I'm already backing up my current ROM at the moment.

Thanks again
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] zeekabal:
Explanation needed

Hi,

thanks for the fruitful information we can find on this thread, yet could you please help to understand the following while flashing a new ROM to my P7300 tab via Odin1.85

- what is the .PIT file? is there different versions of this file? I did use p5_0614.pit, is there a newer version or so? if so, where I can get it?

- What is the CSC and phone file? i understood that the PDA is where we put the ROM file. is there different version of CSC and phone files? if so, where I can get it?

- How to understand the naming in the ROM files? for example, what does all this mean?

P7300XWKL4_P7300ATOKI1_P7300XXKJ6_HOME.tar

P7300BVKJ5_P7300FTMKJ5_P7300BVKJ2_HOME.tar

Million Thanks,
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Um...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1446589
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] KapTmaH:
Try the program Unlock Root and please leave feedback
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] alibahaloo:
can't find sdcard folder

Hi guys,

recently i got my GT 8.9 (P7300) and im willing to root it. I read your guid and the instructions are quite simple and clear. Thanks for this...

Just having one question, i can't find the sdcard folder to put the file in it. I used the file browser and under /root there's no folder calles sdxard, i'm probably looking at the wrong location.

I also connected mydevice via usb to my pc, but no use. I can browse the tab but cant find the system folders...

Can you please help?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
The sdcard is the folder that appears when you connect it to the PC. You just drop the file you want there. When you also open My Files, that's your sdcard. If you want access to system folders you need root and an app such as Root Explorer.

Sent from my SGH-T959.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] alibahaloo:
Yes, Thank you ... Used your guide and Rooted my device successfully...

Cheers :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Slightly changed guide.

Improved the 3rd ODIN FAQ question to further clarify doubts and placed the right ODIN image links on it. Oh and I added a little disclaimer in the Bootloader FAQ in red.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] Firecracker_RC:
Help, please. I just rooted - root checker confirmed. But I wanted to run a nandroid backup so I installed rom manager (custom rom) and when I told it to reboot in recovery via this app, my tablet is caught in a loop trying to reboot but only gets to the point where you see the Samsung Galaxy Tab logo and then it fizzles back to a black screen. Is this a soft-brick? What do I do? I hate being a noob! lol

---------- Post added at 06:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:12 PM ----------

These are the instructions I was following. Since I'm new, it won't allow me to post on that thread (I was using the general guide link).

"Originally Posted by MrDetermination

Hi, questions!

1) Will rooting prevent/complicate upgrading firmware versions down the road?

2) Is this reversible? How?

3) Should/Can I "Image" my 8.9 wifi before attempting to root?

Thanks!

Answers:

1. No.

2. Yes. See the guide in my signature for more information.

3. Yes, it's called a Nandroid Backup. See answer #2.

__________________

:::::Galaxy Tab 8.9 [General Guide for the 7300/7310]:::::"
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
The 3rd question in the Bootloader FAQ in this guide covers that and there's a sticky thread in the Development section that warns users against that (the thread's 3 months old). You should read next time around, but there's hope. You need to use ODIN to save your tablet. If you didn't use Titanium Backup before soft-bricking your tablet...I am afraid ODIN will delete every app you had except the SDcard contents (music, documents, pics, etc). Read the guide carefully. Everything is important (including the FAQs), concise and very detailed.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] Firecracker_RC:
Thanks. I was able to find the info and recover. I didn't lose anything.

As for reading around, believe me, I read and read and read, but I am super new to android altogether and much of the information and terminology I'm just not familiar with. It can be pretty overwhelming and confusing for a noob. I'm depending on searches on specific topics rather than just reading the forum like a book, so I somehow just got stuck on the wrong path. The OP on this thread turned out to have almost everything I needed, once I found it and gained more understanding. Anyway, all is good now!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
I'm glad it worked for you. That's the reason I built it: to centralize and simplify information. Believe me, the information was truly scattered before between several pages and threads. It was harder for everyone. I was in your shoes once (Oct 2010 when I got my first and only Android smartphone).
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Minor reorganization

Don't get scared, the guide's contents are intact except some titles that were kinda redundant. Reorganized a bit. A bit easier on the eyes.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] varsas:
Some questions

RE: Nandroid - From the guide can I assume that this backs up the ROM locally and so requires that one have enough space on the tablet?

RE: Nandroid - It was mentioned that the backup is an image of the device in another reply but that would mean the backup also contains files installed of present on the device and that would mean the device be only half full? Is it possible to backup to a PC e.g. via Odin or move the backup (just drag and drop via USB or via Odin)?

Is it possible to back up the kernel? If so how would one do this?

What does an ODIN image contain? Is it the only the ROM and other software installed?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] pseudoheld:
nandroid makes a local backup of your kernel, your system and your system data. so it doesn't backup all the mp3s on your internal memory. a nandroid is normally around 500mb in size (for me at least...)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
I'll focus on this question since pseudoheld answered the other one. An ODIN image contains all that's needed for the device to run: the ROM, stock recovery, kernel and apps.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] varsas:
Ah. Does system data include apps and their data e.g. settings?

Hmm so the contents are effectively the same? Is it possible to create an image using odin of one's tablet for restoration purposes?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Yes to the first question.

You must remember Nandroid is a feature for CWM Recovery. Don't mix ODIN with it. ODIN is mostly for Samsung's official ROM images (the .tar files). Also no, you cannot create an ODIN image of your tablet's exact state. Stick to CWM Recovery's Nandroid feature.

EDIT NOTE TO ALL: Speaking about CWM Recovery, I will be testing the most recent version of CWM released by kallt_kaffe. If all goes well, I'll have to edit some of the guide's instructions since it is slightly different. Personally, the alterbridge86's CWM Recovery provided here is truly straightforward so I don't think there'll be issues, but again, if all goes well, I'll be suggesting a CWM Recovery upgrade. I still don't know if the USB hosting works inside that Recovery, but I do know ADB works, which might be useful to some since it is not available in this guide's provided CWM Recovery.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Incoming change!

The guide will be updated soon along with the Download pack. The new download pack will include the newest Recovery mentioned in the previous post in red. This will alter instructions in the whole guide. The reason? Although the new Recovery has slightly different options in its interface, it has a very important addition: ADB. This allows you to run commands when you are inside CWM Recovery. Right now I have the Tab (in the newer CWM Recovery) connected to my PC while using Droid Explorer in my PC to manage files inside my SDcard. This important capability is not present in v.5.1.2.6 CWM Recovery. That is why I will update the guide along with the Download package.

Also, I will change a bit the ODIN FAQ in one of its questions (third one specifically). I will suggest (Android 3.1 firmware) KHA for the 7310 due to feedback that it usually solves more issues than the other firmwares in this Tab variant.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] docfreed:
Not a noob here and just finished reading your excellent tutorial and have two questions before I root my new WiFi Galaxy Tab 8.9:

Does your current tutorial/download pack apply to Honeycomb 3.2 or should I wait for the updated tutorial/files?

Will the root prevent further updates?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Please note I removed the Download Pack as I'm updating it with the Unroot flashable and the newest CWM Recovery (oh and a newer driver which isn't necessary for those who installed the previous one). This guide applies to both Honeycomb (3.1 - 3.2) and the current ICS Alpha/Beta. Things such as Bootloader, Recovery, ODIN, Nandroid and Download Mode are independent of the firmware running in the Tab. The newest download pack is currently uploading as of this post so I suggest waiting a bit as I don't dare update the guide info without the upload link in place. Oh also no, root does not prevent further official updates (Over The Air updates for example), but those kind of updates will eliminate root.

Edit: Go to it. Already uploaded and updated the guide with new instructions where necessary due to a newer (and a bit different) CWM Recovery. Also thanks for the feedback!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] earldroid:
Does CWM Roots the tab

Hey, I just got my P7300 3g tab. One question. Does flashing CWM roots the tab at the same time or do i have to root it separately?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Can be either. You can also install the CWM recovery without root, mind you, or you can even root it with whichever recovery.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] earldroid:
Wow. Thanks. Which CWM do you recommend? I already downloaded Overcome CWM. But no plans to install Overcome. Waiting for Official ICS. I bought my Tab in here in United Arab Emirates which has XXKHC baseband version Build Number P7300JPKI1.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
I suggest the one mentioned in the guide. There's a link to the Recovery at the start of the guide in case you don't need the other tools contained in the download link. I also explained the reasoning right at the start.

Sent from my SGH-T959.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] docfreed:
Software Update

There is a software update for the GTab 8.9 - it's 20.63 Mb and says "to improve stability..." Will these rooting/installing CWM methods work for this update????

---------- Post added at 12:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:33 AM ----------

Well I answered my own question

The update makes the software go to P7310EULA3 and IMHO it sure speeds up the tablet, particularly on TouchWiz. And in any case, I was able to root and install Clockwork Mod without a hitch by following the directions in the first post.

Thanks and kudos to nirogu325
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] earldroid:
Flashing Stock ROM

Hey Nirogu325, I need your help regarding flashing stock rom to my P7300. I was able to download the stock rom for my tab and these are that files that i got.

p5_0614.pit

BCT_P5_20110705_UNIFICATION.tar.tar

CODE_P7300JPKI1_CL537948_REV00_user_low_ship_16G.tar.tar

CSC_P7300-MULTI-CSC-OJPKI1_32G.tar.tar

CSC_P7300-MULTI-CSC-OJVKI2_32G.tar.tar

MODEM_P7300XXKHC_REV_00_CL1055164_FOTA.tar

I want to know which of these files will I select as BOOTLOADER, PDA, PHONE and CSC. I already know where the pit file will go. I am not new to flashing firmwares because I've flashed my GT I9003 several times before but this one a bit odd for me :confused: .

Can you also tell me the step by step procedure on how to flash it because i've read some other forums and some of them are telling me that I can flash all these files at once, some say I can flash it by flashing first the pit file before the other 4 files and some say i have to flash pit file first, then flash BOOTLOADER. Then flash again then 3 other files. Im very sorry having such a long question here. Thank you very much and more power to you.

Note: There are 2 CSC files and I dont know which one to choose
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
You can flash all those at once using ODIN. I'd chose the first CSC since it is KI1 as the firmware (which is the CODE...). Since I don't have a 7300 (I do have a 7310) all the guidance I can give you is taking a look at this picture as an example.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] ndirish2001:
I tried to do the update, but it keeps failing. Could be because I had already rooted it and uninstalled some of the bloatware that came with it?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
If you mean official update, then it could be (magic word: could). Your best bet is use the Nandroid backup you did before uninstalling bloatware (I assume you did one, if you didn't then now you know) or flash stock again.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] earldroid:
Custom Binary Download Counter

Does it counts even we flash it with an Official ROM via ODIN or it only counts when we flash a custom ROM? Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Neither since those are official Samsung ODIN images. Custom ROMs are CWM-bound, and there's no counter in CWM Recovery. It's a non-issue for us.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] raosinga:
Passwort eingeben?

hello friends,

I am new to this flashing world and i tried to root my samsung P7300 to install ICS and got softbrick. Luckly i found this thread and was able to unbrick using KL4 and ODIN 1.85, but then after reboot had silly problem - asking for "passort eingeben". tried some wild gusses but nothing worked.

Does anyone know the password or anyway to getrid of this message? Anyhelp is highly appreciated.

Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Try to find another 7300 ODIN image. I still don't know why that happens, even on another firmware I ODINed to my 7310. I will stop suggesting KL4 in that case.

Sent from my GT-P7310
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] raosinga:
thanks, will try to find other images.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] raosinga:
i was able to unbric using rom at desire.giesecke.tk
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
It wasn't a brick...the password thing was more like a weird phenomena lol, but I'm glad you got out of it.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] banjo78910:
Such an idiot

So I rooted my Tab and flashed Odin a few weeks ago. I decided recently to take the plunge and install a new ROM (the galaxian soup ICS ROM). Unfortunately I assumed I knew how to do this based on my experience with my phone, and installed Rom Manager and used it to flash CWM. Obviously I hadn't read your guide.

I found the guide after it got softbricked and tried flashing the odin image provided. Now the tablet displays the "Galaxy Tab 8.9" splash screen but never advances. I can get to Odin download mode still though.

Any suggestions?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Sure, remember, if it turns on, there's still hope. Get to Download Mode and flash an ODIN image for your unit (3G or Wi-Fi). The latest one for the Wi-Fi unit (7310) is firmware LA3 and LA2 for the 3G model (7300).
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] banjo78910:
Okay, I downloaded it and flashed it (set it to PDA) and it failed. Odin says

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

and the Tab says

Partition size is small!! [Bin:173568 > part:147968] (4kb unit)

WriteExt4Partition: Error to OpenCompExt4![err:0xa]

DownloadPartition_odin: Error to WriteExt14Partition![err:0xa]

Tegra_Nand_Write: Error to DownloadPartition_odin[err:0xa]

Thanks for your help.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Looks like ROM Manager busted your partition table. In this case you need a .pit file in the PIT section (attached below and don't forget to unzip). You then flash (at once) both files (the one that goes in PDA too) using ODIN. If the suggested firmware does not work, then you should find another one in the Development section for your unit (be it 3G or Wi-Fi).

Edit: If after flashing both things and you succeed, and you still see errors in red letters in the Stock Recovery, you may need to format the whole thing in Stock Recovery. This is the worst case scenario and I hope it doesn't happen.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] banjo78910:
That did it. I had to wipe the data but I didn't have anything major on there anyway. Thank you so much!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] alex sol:
Hello my honorable SGT colleagues, I managed to roll back from Overcome P7300 v2.3.0 to the Russian v3.1 stock ROM (PDA/CSC/PHONE) flashing it by Odin 1.85 together with p5_0614 PIT mapping table file kindly provided above by Nirogy325, however in my case in attempt to fix modem firmware. All operations including ROM re-partitioning went absolutely smoothly! However to my regret, this has not fix my problem – every ROM (either stock and custom) I used to try do not flash PHONE firmware properly, with basedband version always indicated as “unknown” in the system properties and GSM/CDMA modem not operable… this malfunction happened after Google map app inadvertently hanged up and I tried to shut down the tablet.. does anybody have a clue what happened with the damned tablet and what might be possible cure? Will be extremely grateful for any advice
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Please note I only have the Wi-Fi unit but...have you tried other ODIN images? Also, have you tried completely wiping the unit on Stock Recovery? (<yes that one deletes everything in the tab including SDcard contents but it has saved my Tab in some instances) If you've tried all this and you still don't get the modem functioning, you might want to ask poisike.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] poisike:
Unfortunately i don't have any ideas either. I have not messed with modem images.

Only one thought, are the pit files the same for wifi and 3g devices?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
I once downloaded the first asian ODIN image available (don't remember the last 3 letters...many months ago) in both flavors and found the PIT was the same. It was in a website called androidadvices if that serves as a reference. I'm not home (mobile) as you can see.

Sent from my GT-P7310
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] alex sol:
Thank you colleagues for your responses, yes, as mentioned above I tried to revert from Overcome v 2.3.0 to the stock P7300XWKI3_P7300XEKI2_P7300XXKI2_HOME.tar.md5 binary packet from http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=279254 having initially flashed it with system wipe without re-partitioning and then with added P5_0614 PIT file. Sadly, in both instances baseband version was still indicated as “unknown” with GSM/CDMA modem not operable while WI-FI and Bluetooth functions retained completely intact. I quite agree with the assumption of poisike on a different space allocation for 7300/7310 PHONE partitions, however nitrogu325 Asian ROM proves the contrary… so still roaming in a wonderlands.. a really puzzle situation for me, aggravated for the tablet is not mine, but of my friend who asked me make it perform better.. Could anybody of you SGT-friends suggest a good complete restock solution?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] suwandiapr:
Uploading in progress..

Just wait for the restock..