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[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] k0nane:
k0nane presents...

Rooted Kernel for Blaze 4G

Sponsored by k0nane.info. Have you tipped your devs today?

DO NOT CHECK REPARTITION! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!​

Why the big red warning? Far too many people have broken their devices by not following these instructions! Search the forums, or drop by IRC - you'll see plenty of examples.

So, you wanted root? You got root! Samsung devices come with an unlocked bootloader. Thanks to pointers from other members that the T-Mo SGS2 CWM boots (badly), we were able to get some dumps, and prep this easily little package for you. This kernel includes a fully-linked copy of BusyBox 1.19.3, init.d (busybox run-parts) support, and various other niceties. Devs, see here for what the script essentially looks like.

Instructions​

Download Odin 1.85 - see section below.

Download the rooted kernel TAR - see section below.

Extract the contents of odin-185.zip.

Run Odin 1.85.exe, and prepare Odin:

Check "auto-reboot", and uncheck all other options.

Click PDA and select the TAR you downloaded. Click PIT and select the PIT your downloaded.

Put your device into Download Mode:

Connect the USB cable to your PC, but NOT your device.

Remove the battery.

Reinsert the battery.

Hold down Volume Up + Volume Down + Power.

You should now be at Download Mode.

Click Start in Odin.

That's it! Your device will autoreboot, and your phone should be working properly again.

Having trouble entering Download Mode? Watch this YouTube video by DrTaru (doktortaru on XDA)!

[YOUTUBE]gxcH_GivbF8[/YOUTUBE]

Downloads​

Download Odin 1.85

Download PIT

Download Rooted Kernel TAR

Download Rooted Kernel TAR (Mirror)

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Credits:​

DrTaru: stock device, remote access, lots of testing, screenshots, patience

Shabbypenguin: Shabbypenguin (do I need to say more?)

JFigure/Watcher64: initial testing and pointers/proof of concept

UberPinguin: notes on building kernels for celox, which also apply to this device
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] k0nane:
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[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] shabbypenguin:
keep it tight guys ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] dep3che:
First of all, thank you for your hard work and time!

I'm just wondering if anything needs to be clicked on when the phone is set on Download Mode?

I have everything setup in Odin but I only get a msg saying:

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

No activity on the phone. The instructions are clear and I did read them 5 times over :D, just wondering if anything else needs to be done in Odin.

Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] avelasqu:
Whoo Hoo! So jazzed! I was getting impatient with the dev support for the t769 and was going to return it and hold out for the HTC One S.

Now, with Root and CWM, I might just keep this thing. I have a feeling that XDA will make a section for us and ROM dev will be around the corner!

Whoo Hoo!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] wadster21:
Just want to make sure I'm understanding this correctly. The process described above will give root access while keeping the stock ROM that came with the phone, right? Upgrading to ICS through the installation of new ROMs is a separate process? Thanks for all the work on this!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] dep3che:
Just FYI, when you click to upload the PIT, "Re-Partition" will auto select itself again. scared the crap out of me.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] avelasqu:
Correct, rooted with stock kernel/rom. I got rid of 95% of the bloatware and already notice a difference in snappiness.

Rom support will be soon.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] wadster21:
Awesome, thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] chimajin999:
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks im going to try this for my bro. I have been waiting for some time to root it and remove the bloatware thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] k0nane:
Make sure you have the drivers for your device installed.

We'll see - one can hope. I don't own the device, I'm just here to get you guys off the ground.

Correct. This is just a rooted stock kernel with some other goodies in it.

That it will.

Thanks for your support!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] shabbypenguin:
shhhh, i have it on good authority due to root and cwm you guys will have a new forum opening tomorrow ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] rbeier1221:
That would be awesome! I don't have the phone yet, but every step in the development direction makes me want it more.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] webl830:
Just did it,,thanks so much!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] avelasqu:
Lets keep posting regard regarding the Blaze so xda can make a section for us.

Now I can't wait for roms!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] k0nane:
Very much confirmed!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] daohoa:
after rooting, will the phone function 100%. will anything break after rooting ?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] avelasqu:
Nothing has broken for me. ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] daohoa:
have u tested the GPS ?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] avelasqu:
I didnt 'test' it, but I did use it to to Check In a few times on Facebook.

No problemo.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] dsulliii:
There is a pit file... dunno if it's helpful

This one is still there... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1919228
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Somcom3X:
Shabbypenguin stated pit files are useless. There is one in his recovery thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] wormfoodman:
Any chance someone has a stock rom for the t769 that works? The k0nane version is not working properly. Phone boots but the gapps are hosed and I can't get past the 'setup' wizard.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Legit Turtle:
The .pit link wont work

I Need Help!!!:crying:

When i hit the .pit link, it takes me to a 404 page. When following all the instructions on the page, I still can't find the .pit download. Can someone please help!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] chweez:
.pit file

Here's the file. It should work. Enjoy it

Hit thanks if it helped.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] chweez:
Alternative

If that doesn't work, althesame, try this thread. Coz all the downloads links are up and it works http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1919228

Hit the Thanks button if i helped
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Meekorockz:
:/

none the link work except odin
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] chweez:
Actually, i've just checked and all the links are up. If you can't access the downloads for any reason, i could attach them on my next reply...that is if you still have the problem or you haven't rooted yet...
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Meekorockz:
um idk why it wont let me click them ive tried ?

that be awsome if you could ive never rooted befor so im kinda new at this and im bit of a noob
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] chweez:
on ics.

So i'll attach the necessary files. All you have to do is follow the instructions on the thread link i posted two replies before. Rooting is easy, but it's easy to mess up too... The pit file is in the blaze.zip file. But this works on stock ics only...

Hit Thanks if i helped...
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] EnNuages:
manual T769UVLF5 to T769UVMB1 for ICS root?

Hi I'm hoping some ninjas are still monitoring this thread : )

I've got a GB blaze that won't update itself higher than T769UVLF5

With the GB root files missing from this thread, I'd like to use odin to update to the sammobile stock firmware for ICS T769UVMB1 so that I can perform the ICS root on it because the ICS root files are still available on XDA. Is this doable? One post in this thread seemed like someone did that, but didn't mention the GB version they started with. Another post had someone saying this jump can't be made from T769UVLF5 to T769UVMB1(maybe they were just implying the jump can't be made via ota/kies?).

Would it be advisable to manually update to T769UVLH5 as a prerequisite and then to update to T769UVMB1? I saw the sammobile site link is down for the T769UVLH5 firmware so I imagine this wouldn't be an option for me.

Why do some of these phones have ota/kies ICS updates available while other phones say they are up to date at GB? Is this a political decision made by Samsung or T-Mobile? Are the two situations of these phones due to the 2 types of blaze phones having different hardware? where a certain hardware can't accept the ICS update? or is this some kind of license agreement that they put in place to restrict the older phones from getting the newer ICS? I think I noticed that the newer blaze phones have a green motherboard whereas the older blaze phones have a blue motherboard.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] kdinc:
were to get those hotfix and rooting files know that the links are 404

Hi there im fairly new in flashing roms and made a big mistake of deleting these files when they were available (Never Again) Does any one have these files that i could download or send me via email. I would like the tar file to be able to root again I would also like to get my hands on that return to stock hotfix file for the sgh-T769 blaze if anyone could give it to me my email is smokinjames@gmail.com thanks in advance Also would like to say how addicted im into android phones now because of this site and all the devs that make these files possible.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] chweez:
Ics files available

Hey, i attached the necessary files to root ics two replies before...at the end of page 19... I do not think i have the hotfix...sorry
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] -Kryptic-:
Broken links

The links for the rooted kernel and oden 1.85 aren't working. Does anyone have the files or another dowload link for them?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] chweez:
none of my download links are broken

Hi... All the links are up... As i said, check the last post on page 19 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1591598&page=19 . Here you'll find attached files... Enjoy rooting ur blaze!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Digital_Utopia:
And where's this one?

blaze-root-kernel.tar
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] chweez:
The third

I believe its the third one, the one named 'Clockworkmod-blaze-4G.tar'
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] k0nane:
If anyone's still using this (I'm virtually certain there's better methods by now), all the links in the OP should now work again, as my domain is back online.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] kishore4:
yup its up but the downloads are stucked...server is down atm i guess...will try again laters :):)
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] realkilla99:
root

i rooted my blaze with the instructions on the forum. now it is stuck on the boot screen. it loads to the end but stops there. i left it for an hour and no change. any help?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] njstein:
Out of curiosity, did you wipe cache/dalvik?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Somcom3X:
In addition did you wipe your data?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] shadowbird712:
I'm in an absolute panic. I was wanting root access so I could move programs off of my phone memory, so I searched for it and found this post.

I've downloaded Odin and the TAR, I followed the steps, and my phone is now stuck on the boot screen.

Tried a factory reset from phone recovery; no dice.

Tried reapplying the root; nope.

Tried to download Kies to factory reset. Odin recognizes my phone, but Kies doesn't. Neither does Heimdall, for that matter.

I have a two-part question: how screwed am I, and is there anyway I can salvage this? I've barely had this phone for a month. I'd have to have bricked it now.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] njstein:
Alright, bro, you're good. If Odin recognizes your phone and you can get into download mode, you can fix this.

First, uninstall Kies, immediately. Kies and rooting don't work together.

Second, go to this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1591601

And read post 155. It'll fix your issue. Make sure and thank [MENTION=788278]jserrano[/MENTION].
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] shadowbird712:
Allow me to offer my gratitude to both of you by paraphrasing Black Sabbath:

:cool: Flashed it back to stock

Now it's no longer a useless block

I am a very happy man

Iron Phone lives agaaaaaaaaaain!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] njstein:
Glad I could help and that your mighty Blaze is up and running again! Just keep that link handy and pass it along in case someone else needs it.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] kanjigirl:
ICS reverted to Gingerbread after rooting - how to upgrade back to ICS?

I am really, really lost here. I rooted my phone for the first time today and do not really know what I'm doing.

This morning I followed this thread's guide for rooting my Blaze. It said 'successful' in Odin but stuck on the loading screen on my phone after repeated reboots.

I followed a guide to revert back to non-rooted using Odin, and this worked, was able to boot again.

Then I tried the method in this thread using Odin, and it worked fine on the first try. Rooted successfully.

I was working on getting my apps set up again and found that Nova Launcher no longer works because I've been set back to Gingerbread, and can't update OTA on the phone. I tried going back to the unrooted version again, that worked fine. Then I opened KIES and see that no, I cannot upgrade from Gingerbread there either, says I'm on the latest firmware.

So I have no idea what I should do now. Do I need to flash a custom ROM? If so which one? I see a few for ICS - I actually tried this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1918608

Two of the download links there didn't work and the third put malware on my computer, and then didn't work.

What should I do? Can I replace the Gingerbread ROM with a Jellybean one, or do I have to upgrade in steps? Suggestions for a good ROM to install? With really simple instructions?

PLEASE help. I am stuck, I don't know what to do next.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] kanjigirl:
I figured it out, after a few more hours of research. I flashed the latest nightly Kitkat from Cyanogen Mod after updating CWM to handle it (after resetting to stock a few times in between). Very much trial and error, there are no simple guides for beginners on how to do this.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] minkmendor:
cm11 thread

Does anyone know why the thread got closed or if it can be re-opened? I have new info for latest roms!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] xWolf13:
Sadly, InkSlinger has been banned from XDA due to some arguments with some Moderators. He is on Google+ if you need anything from him. What is the latest info you have for us :D?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] PowSniffer0110:
Does anyone have the PIT file referenced? its the only one with a dead link. Have the tar and all but dont have the PIT and wondering if its needed for 100% sure and if anyone had it handy?! as this is my only way to root since im not on ICS and dont wanna go KIES route

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Indole:
PIT file is not required, but be careful. Odin stalled for no reason during my install and I got a soft brick. By some miracle I ended up fixing it, but be careful if you go that route.

You might be better off downloading the latest T769 firmware directly from Samsung's mobile support site sammobile. Search for "T769", create an account and follow the instructions on the download page.

That will upgrade you out of Gingerbread and give you more rooting options.

Good Luck!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Trev420:
any way to get this kernel as a flashable zip for cwm?

i ask because when i had my vibrant, we were able to flash galaxy s roms and use a vibrant kernel since the devices were so much alike.

would the same apply to the tmobile galaxy s2?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] shabbypenguin:
due the differences in screens T989 kernels wont work and vice versa. hence why cwm had such screwy graphics when flashed for jfigure
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] wadster21:
Got mine rooted and put CWM on last night. Removed about 15-20 bloatware apps. Thanks again (especially k0nane and shabbypenguin) for your support of this device.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] demonsavatar:
Will try this root method this weekend. Good to see a number of success stories :)

Now only if we had ICS rom...
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] putney:
Is this all for people with Windows machines? Has anyone rooted their Blaze from a mac yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] doktortaru:
I did it from a mac running parallels.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] phillipdr:
I booted windows in a virtual machine on my mac and the process went okay.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] shabbypenguin:
or use heimdall :)
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] gusone:
bloatware.

Rooted and installed CWM, but howd you remove bloatware apps? I got the phone and rooted it within minutes of having it so if some of the apps where removed with the install I didn't really notice it :|

HALLLLPP!!! :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] k0nane:
Use the app manager built into ES File Explorer, free on the Market. Enable root explorer and remount in the settings first.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Trev420:
i used titanium backup
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] wadster21:
I also used Titanium Backup. Here's a list of bloat I removed:

411 & More

Game Base

Kies Air

Media Hub

Memo

MobileLife Organizer

More For Me

Pro Apps

Slacker Radio

Social Hub

Task

Telenav

T-Mobile Name ID

T-Mobile Mall

Yelp

Zinio
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Bradlees:
downloading...

I enter download mode and it just seems to hang. Says downloading don't interrupt target or something to that effect and clicking start on Odin doesn't seem to do anything.

Where can I get the drivers? I got an error message the first time I connected to the pc.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] shabbypenguin:
here try using these drivers

www.shabbypenguin.com/OUDstuff/SamsungDrivers.exe

if they work ill add em to all the op's
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Bradlees:
no dice

Did not seem to work

tried it on two pcs. Still get an error message when connecting to one.

both give 0 attempted/ 0 failed message when clicking start on Odin
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Mindbeats:
I had the same issue until I installed the Samsung Kies software.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Bradlees:
I have Kies installed on one, not the other. Get the same message on either one...

---------- Post added at 10:45 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:28 AM ----------

strike the earlier message. I think these work. Realized I hadn't rebooted the pc. Everything seemed good after that.

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] putney:
I'm trying with heimdall but Im getting an error when loading the Tar and the Pit that says "Firmware.xml is missing from the package"

I hesitate to take the process further.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] avelasqu:
I used the same Samsung driver package thats in the S2 threads.

Worked for me. ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] putney:
nvm i think i found them
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] shabbypenguin:
thats because heimdall its best to just flash the files individually, this tar was made for odin
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] k0nane:
This. Just pull boot.img out of the TAR.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] putney:
Not sure how to do that, so I found a wine copy of Odin, but when I hit start im getting the OSM All threads completed (succeeded 0/failed 0) thing. I guess I'll wait till I can find a pc to use.

Thanks everyone.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] gusone:
thanks for your help!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] daohoa:
after removing all the bloatwares, the phone seem to run a little snappier. How i wish i could overclock this phone to 2.0 Ghz
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] dep3che:
This was the same thing that happened to me. I booted into download mode, I opened Odin, and I plugged in the phone to the PC. It did take about 5 or 6 min for the drivers to install. Be patient young grass hopper lol.

I left it doing it doing its thing, grabbed a coffee and by the time I got back, Odin had now recognized the phone and the yellow box was up.

Clicked Start and the magic happened.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] smd20z:
Can't get into download mode.

Hey all.

Weird issue happening. When I use the recommended method to enter download 'odin' mode (have watched the youtube video), my phone boots into 'android recovery mode'.

Possibly a different stock kernel version?

Thanks ahead of time.

Edit: Sorry all. Didn't realize the phone needed to be plugged into computer in order to access download mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] doublejj:
I have my phone in download mode no problem but Odin refuses to recognize it. I have flashed a few times via Odin when I had my Vibrant so its not completely foreign to me, but I cant figure this one out. I do recognize a different tone from my computer, like 3 quick beeps, when I put the battery back in the phone and enter download mode... could that be significant? I do have the drivers installed.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Trev420:
Try running it with admin privileges
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] doublejj:
I tried that, didnt help. Odin still doesnt see my phone.... ugh, I wanna get rid of bloatware!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] k0nane:
Use a non-stock USB cable on a different USB port after restarting your PC.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] atifahmed33:
**** just got real !!!

Love You Konane and the other Devs ... (no homo)

I thought it would take a hell lotta time for a root access on this phone...
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] bongus:
Thank you for sharing...got rid of the bloatware.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] myorks1127:
So I am having trouble getting Odin to even start up! I extracted the zip and clicked on the only Odin.exe icon in the folder and a text box that is half Japanese lettering comes up and I click OK, then the Odin screen comes up for a flash and disappears...I am coming from a Motorola and am used to super one click and have not used Odin before. Am I missing something?

---------- Post added at 09:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:51 AM ----------

Ok I figured out what I did wrong lol, I thought I could just delete the config. settings file that came with the exe...yea
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Cirkustanz:
Ok, the text in the original post specifically says to not have the usb cable connected to your phone. I watched the video and while it's not mentioned in the video, the cable is connected to the guys phone the entire time.

So I started over with the cable plugged in, and now it's "downloading" on the phone.

If it confused me (I'm just a guy who reads instructions) it will likely confuse someone else!

Don't forget to uncheck re-partition after you load the PIT, it will toggle it back on and it's easy to not notice it!

When your phone says "downloading" and you hit start, Odin will do it's magic, it pauses for a few seconds, and then it will reboot your phone, and you'll be back in and everything will be there waiting for you.

BTW, thanks a bunch. After loading this, I was able to use the sixaxis app in the marketplace to use my old PS3 controller to play SNES and other roms without any problem at all. Works like a charm, and it's a lot better than the old Datel wiipad style one I had before!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] itsLYNDZ:
Just got this finished, now market, maps and gmail keep force closing. Also installed clockwork recovery and fix permissions didnt seem to help.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] talindsay:
So I got the drivers installed, loaded Odin, got into download mode, Odin recognized my phone, I put up the PDA and PIT files, deselected "re-partition" and hit start. It came back with a red "FAIL!" in the top box, and the following in the status window:

<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!

I'm betting it's safe to unplug my phone, reboot and try again, but before I do so I thought I'd check what's up and why I got this error. Ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] shabbypenguin:
try again ? :P