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[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] talindsay:
Thanks for the help guys, I got from 2.3.6 (stock, rooted, CWM) to 4.0.4 (stock, rooted, CWM) in short order today. We'll see how I like it...
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Cirkustanz:
I had used the gingerbread root link that looked very similar to this, probably also posted by Erikmm.

Then ICS came out, and I switched to it using Kies. I was surprised, and knew I would lose root, but I've been using that and it's been great. But I want to root the phone again.

This is my about phone details at the moment:

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/1571/screenshot2012111710253.png

I saw a post in this thread where the person said they had installed *a* GB rom using Odin (they didn't say stock) and that they then later switched to ICS using Kies, but had problems installing this threads link. Another user said that the reason they were having problems is they had installed a gingerbread kernel onto an ICS rom.

This confuses me, I mean, that post implies that THIS thread uses a GB kernel, which doesn't make sense, since it's for ICS.

They linked to another thread that contains resetting radio instructions (I mean, it looks like I have the right radio, uvlh5 so why would I need to do this) but it's also irksome that the posts are misconstrued and I dunno....it seems like I'm misreading something someone wrote somewhere.

Feedback would be appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] unicorndust98:
If you're on ICS. This WILL root your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] KongMD:
Root Disaster

Background

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Hey, all. I, too, accidently flashed a rooted kernel from an older version of Android after buying my Blaze with ICS on it last weekend. After doing so, my phone was soft-bricked.

Symptoms

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-Booting to recovery mode via the hardware keys yields only a black screen.

-OS is stuck at the "Touch the android to begin" setup screen. Audio "click" sound when I touch the android, but only errors after that.

-Almost all processes & services that try to run "stop unexpectedly"

Since I can't move forward in the Android setup, there's no way to enable USB debugging on the phone. After 5 or 6 attempts flashing different kernels back onto the phone, I found this thread & tried this guide from beginning to end, but had the same result (can't boot to recovery mode). All of my attempts to flash the phone in Odin3 have ended with a "PASS" result.

Where do I go from here? I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions!

Here's the log of my first run using Odin3 v1.85

EDIT: I was finally able to boot into CWM Recovery. I held the power button for about 8 seconds & it worked. If you hold the power button for too long when you boot, the device will just vibrate with a black screen in short intervals until you let go of the volume buttons. I did a factory reset and am now flashing the SuperUser zip file. My phone has been about 15 minutes on the screen with the spinning blue tetrahedron inside the android's front compartment, so I assume it's updating.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] eggytoasty:
Hope I do not get a might back lashing.... but just to be clear as day and as a telescope mirror... all info proved here is for the ICS update Samsung Galazy S Blaze 4G? Please no pitch forks lmao thx for your time I appreciate it it greatly.... I do not want to turn my only phone into a brick... :fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] woodzx67:
yeah it even says in the title bro..:good:
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] eggytoasty:
Yeah I just got confused when Foxhoundz put think you were right. I resolved my problem by following this thread: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1918608

ICS now boots up and is properly rooted.

Now...for Cyanogenmod 10....

But glad it's all cleared up and now it's time to get funky with my SGH-T679

Thank you for you're support:laugh::highfive:

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No ill will to Foxhoundz I read into it myself wrong. Ok no more chit chat. Business time. :D
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] vinceoftexas1:
hi, i did the odin parts.

im trying to get into the cwm but for some reason it is not letting me. its just taking me back to the odin part. please help.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jbats:
You need to read the STEPS very closely... once phone reboots from Odin you need to power off than hold vol up/vol down than press power when you see Sam logo let go of power and continue to hold volumes buttons until you see the cwm logo. If that doesn't work start over you must have MISSED something. This is one of the easiest things to do don't be afraid of the Google button, it doesn't bite. If it helped hit thx
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] eggytoasty:
How Long?

Does anyone that has rooted their Blaze, can tell me how long Odin will be working on the phone to root it? It's been going for about 20-25 mins now. Any and all help appreciated. I have a pic of what Odin says.... in the message part it says

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Removed!!

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

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

<ID:0/004> Added!!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] anactoraaron:
You don't root ICS through Odin, you flash cwm in Odin and then root through cwm.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] DarkDragonPR:
Well, in my experience, mine was taking far too long in the Odin part (30 minutes) so I hit the 'Reset' button, reopened Odin and redid the whole process with this guide, following every step. In the end, when it finally did it, it took no longer than 30 seconds (I was highly surprised).

It may take more than one try.

At least that's what I did. It may or may not work for you (do at your own risk the whole 'Reset' thing).
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] eggytoasty:
OMG please help.... Im sure this is the wrong place but I am not sure where else to go everyone's been so cool.... I restarted my phone and went into recovery did a back up... I looked a tthe files and they are not in zips.... is that a problem? do I zip them. Omg idk y but I am freaking any and all help will be greatly appreciated... while I wait I am search and reading and seeing what I find.... Thank you so much guys... and or gals
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] unicorndust98:
Files must be flashed as a zip. And the files should already come zipped.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] eggytoasty:
Ok now I see the four zips and two .img's and a md5 is that all that is need to restore after you try a new ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] unicorndust98:
If its an untouched nandroid.. it should be safe to restore.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] holiday5804:
Worked like a charm!

Just wanted to say thanks. If you follow the directions it takes longer to download the files on a fast connection than it does to actually get the phone rooted. I have not been a fan of Odin since I had my Vibrant years back but this was very simple and easy. For others whose Odin is taking a long time, mine also finished in easily less than a minute, so if it is taking an extended amount of time it probably is not working properly.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] E107946:
I am sorry to post this question here, but I could not find it anywhere. Can someone post a link to an official ICS release tar/zip for Blaze 4G? I prefer to install it through CWM instead of Kies. Then, I will root it myself and delete all the bloatware. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] unicorndust98:
You said tar/zip.. I'll give you a tar (Odin flash able only) well.. not ME. but I shall redirect you to SamMobile.com/firmware search for the sgh-t769 download the uhlhv5 [not exact name (ICS file)] and plash it as PDA through Odin. I thin you have to unzip it first though.

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Any more questions pm me. I'll gladly help. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] eggytoasty:
Thx for the advice but I am rolling good now. Got the newest Nightly on my Blaze and it is running smooth and I have access to my external SD which is great since I love my music. Did 90% of it searching the forums and Google. So every one out there it is possible figure what you need out without taking the Devs away from their hard work. Cheers.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] The Gent:
I seem to be stuck on step three. I follow the instructions but when i get to step three, where i have to press start on odin, nothing happens. I have the files in the right place nothing is checked but the Auto boot option i go into download mode press Start but nothing happens. What am i doing wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jbats:
Your probally still looking at the yellow triangle, huh? Press vol up than Odin should recognize your device. Once it says added click start

If it helped hit thx

Check again and make sure re-partition isn't checked
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] The Gent:
Ok so i did what you said but how long should it take odin to recognize my phone?I have sat here for 5 minutes and nothing has happened i have retried the whole steps on how to root but i get into download mode and odin doesnt recognize my phone. What am i doing wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jbats:
Make sure you've downloaded the USB drivers from Samsung. If you have kies uninstall and try again
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] johnb380:
Also I would put my phone in download mode and odin opened and then connect the usb see if it recognizes it then

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[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] E107946:
Never mind
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] moeezahmed3:
Problem Please HELP ASAP

Hey this might be a very dumb question, but I first used the 4/29 root method that was only for GB but had ICS installed on the Blaze ended up with a pass, but doesnt reboot stuck on the "Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G Exclusively by tmobile" loads the blue line all the way, but doesnt go thru stays stuck there. then i wiped cache and factory reset still didnt work tried it a multiple times, then went onto ICS root (saw it late) tried it got CWM to work but still doesnt reboot stuck at the same point, I have Wiped everything, but havent done anything else pls HELP ASAP!!!! i am not very too good with android still getting there :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] E107946:
If I understand correctly, you flashed boot.img from GB to the boot partition? Now, when you follow rooting procedure for ICS, it only writes CWM onto recovery partition, which means that you still have old "incorrect" boot partition. What you should do is flash new boot.img from ICS to your phone with ODIN. I will try to find an on-line storage site and put a new tarred boot.img for you to flash with Odin.

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Ok, download ICS_boot.tar from here, and install with Odin. As always, do not forget to uncheck re-partition.

I cannot guarantee that it will work, but in the worst case, you will not hrd-brick your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] cupC4KE:
Thank you, E107946!! I have been searching the forums for hours looking for a solution (same problem as moeezahmed3) and your ICS_boot.tar (via Odin) fixed it for me! ICS is running smoothly and rooted perfectly.

Now, my next excursion is CM10 or a JB ROM. Any suggestions on how to get there without encountering more issues than necessary? Looking into CM10 and flashing a JB ROM admittedly has me a bit overwhelmed. Not to mention, bad luck seems to follow me when messing with my phone -thankfully I backup like it's going out of style; or else I'd be screwed!

Any help/input anyone has would be greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] E107946:
Glad I could be of help. As far as CM10 or JB go, I would strongly recommend AOKP JB (now in Beta) - much more stable and functional than CM10.

Installation is easy: flash CWM recovery via Odin (I assume you did it already). Then do full backup, wipe data, system and cache. Install AOKP zip and then SU zip from the AOKP thread in mod section... and Viola.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] cupC4KE:
I was playing around with CM10 yesterday, which I got working with zero trouble (along with gapps). But after reading your reply and doing a bit of research, I think I AOKP will suit my needs and the stability sounds nice, too!

That said, I've successfully flashed AOKP JB and rebooted, but now I can't seem to get gapps (as linked in the AOKP thread) to install correctly in CWM recovery and keep getting an error message "installation aborted". Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] unicorndust98:
Not trying to be a jerk, but this is a 'Root ICS' thread.... not install 'JB' GAPPS thread...
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] cupC4KE:
No worries. Issue resolved, so no need for further discussion, anyway!

I'll try keep future replies (on other threads) relevant to that thread! Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] :
please help

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36891223#post36891223

please help me with my phone
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] spikedzombies:
I LOVE YOU!!! lol jk but thank you very much it was soo damn easy..
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] sidneyk:
Thanks!!

Used your method and followed the instructions and even with downloads and everything I was rooted in probably 15 minutes or less. Flashed AOKP JB and enjoying my phone much more now. Keep up the good work.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] njstein:
Big Time Noob Question

In order to follow the rooting process, do I need to unlock the bootloader? I like the stock ICS and have no intention to flash a custom ROM, but want to remove bloatware, improve performance, move apps to SD, the other advantages to Root. I can't find this answer anywhere, and appreciate any response!

Also, step 5, what's the process of Flash Superuser Zip file? Do I click the link while in recovery? Download it to PC then click on it? Thanks again for helping me out, never done this before and don't want a paperweight!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] JasonJunior:
As long as you are running ics right now just follow the steps in the OP and you'll be golden.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] drakeheart77:
Just came over from Sprint and developing the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE. Loved working on a new top device, hated Sprint and Motorola's limitations on a potential flagship device...far as I know they are still developing a first working custom ROM and updated kernel. I am willing to offer any services I can with what I do. Running CWM touch, CM10 JB 4.1.2 (much MUCH smoother than ICS) and various tweaks/mods with build.prop edits, dozens of root apps, etc. after purchasing earlier this evening. Glad to join your community of fine developers!

The only thing simple is the belief in simplicity.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] spikedzombies:
Used this method to root... I've been getting a lot of shell crashes and phone freezes, any recommendations?

"Sent Via Time Traveling Blue Police Box"
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] henslo:
Welcome to the community. :beer:
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] chpayan14:
Blaze pit file

Does anybody have a working link for the blaze pit file? Neither the shabby penguin nor hotfile link work!!!:(
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] BlazinDroid5280:
Used this method without an issue. Worked awesome.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Romeo03:
I just completed this and I think it worked. How do I check to see if system is rooted. All steps were matched and worked, but after the superuser.zip flash, phone rebooted to original state (I think). How do I tell if it was rooted?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] anactoraaron:
Check the app drawer and look for superuser. If it's there, you're rooted. Also, if you haven't, now would be a great time to make a nand backup.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] footwork*:
Ok, have a problem here. I would be the dumbass that wasn't paying attention and left "repartition" checked. UGH. Help, what can I do?

EDIT: Nevermind! Figured it out, wasn't pretty. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] anactoraaron:
If you checked repartition while flashing cwm check to see if you can boot into recovery first. As long as you have CWM, all you need to do is flash a new rom. If you are looking for a stock replacement look here, here, or here. Or you can go to JB via CM10 at get.cm or try any other cm10 variant here in the dev section.

Sadly whatever you had on the stock ics rom is likely lost.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Gunstra:
Problem with root

Ok got an issue here, I followed the guide above, only thing checked was auto reboot and here is what is happening:

It boots to the samsung tmobile screen, the blue bar goes across and it sits there forever.

I can get into CWM but cannot get to the internal or external storage drive in My Computer they say to insert a disk (so I can't put the super user on)

I can get into download mode

So my question is this, how can I get back to factory so I can get the phone to boot all the way up to the homescreen? Is there a way to flash back to factory using a factory gingerbread? or would it be easier to just rom it with a rom for the blaze? Is there a stable rom that's not a memory hig for the s blaze that has the look and feel of the SIII like jedi mind trick does?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] anactoraaron:
You might want to check the blazer ROM. Made by the same dev.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Guatiao:
Is this method safe for rooting after updating to the latest ICS update (Security/Firmware Update T769UVMB1 for the Blaze (Feb 22))? Thanks for any info on this!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jbats:
Yes, you only need the cwm file and superuser not the blaze pit.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Gunstra:
I was able to flash it back to 2.3.6 but Kies tells me that the SGH-T769 is not compatible with initializing so now I am trying to get it back to ICS 4.0.4 (update in settings of phone says no update available but 4.0.4 was on it when I bought it off ebay, it was rooted and had cwm on it. I just want need to get 4.0.4 back on it so I can install a custom rom (jedi mind trick sgsIII v2 preferably).
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jbats:
First off, that's a themed ROM lol...

Why did you go to GB and why are you messing with kies? Read the guide you posted in and use the files in it, than flash the new update through Odin. Delete kies off your PC before you do anything. When you update to the most current ICS, you don't have to use the pit. For your first go, you do. You must have uvlh5 before updating to uvlmb1. In the future, Please read next time.

Once you've been rooted, kies doesn't like your device anymore, that's also why you didn't receive a ota update.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] saintsatinstain:
when for SGH-T769, T769UVMB1 will there be a root method?

when for SGH-T769, T769UVMB1 will there be a root method?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Beastmode:
Should be same one try it out :P
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] dwitherell:
Yeah it's the same. My approach has yet to change even from back in the GB days with the Blaze. Samsung FTW lol
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Beastmode:
I miss you dwitherell lol
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] dwitherell:
:) back at ya lol
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] johnb380:
Awwwwwww isnt that sweet....?

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[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Kintaro1991:
I know this thread is a little old but I would like to add this

ICS 4.0.4

Baseband UVMB1

Root successful, took without a burp! +1 Thanks for you!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] njstein:
Help with Root of Sd Card

I'm unable to find the root of the sd card. I've hooked my phone up to my computer, inserted the sd card into the computer, and tried finding it using Astro. I can find the root folder in the internal memory, but am unable to find it in the removable sd card. I've tried Google but can't find an answer there either. Any help would be much appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jbats:
The internal sd IS the right place, just place it there NOT in a folder. When root of folder is mentioned it simply means this sdcard0/ <<<< that is the root, or sdcard1/ <<< both roots, 0 being internal and 1 being external( on jellybean anyways). I think ICS lists both folders different than this, but you get the picture. The lower # will always be the internal card. Even if you did accidentally did place say superuser zip in another folder, you could still open it from within cwm by clicking the folder where you dropped it, putting it on the root just makes it easier for new users such as yourself to find the zip and flash it. Give it a month, you'll be a flashing pro:good::cool:
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] njstein:
It worked!

Beastmode! You're the man! Phone is rooted and ready to rock! Thank you. And another BIG thanks to jbats for helping a newbie out and answering my questions!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Kwanger:
Thanks for this guide - worked great!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] chilife15:
Firmware

I know it says for firmware version UVLH5, but my Blaze has firmware UVMB1 and everything is updated, could i still use this guide and not have any issues? (first time rooting)
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] xWolf13:
Yes you will be able to root even on UVMB1..

Sent from my Nexus 5 with Key Lime Orange Mango Beef Tuna Pie
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] chilife15:
sd card?

In the instructions its states once you download superuser move it to the root of the removable sd card, im really confused, so would that mean i would copy and paste in the folder thats named "external_sd" once i plug my phone in and pull up all my files? Im guessing thats what its saying, right? Would i have to remove my sd card from my phone and put it in my computer, someone please help!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] taodan:
Copy and paste once the phone is plugged in
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Wolven slayer:
Odin is not recognizing my phone, I have updated it to 4.0.4 and it still will not recognize. I am kind of a noob and this is my first time rooting the phone. Please help if possible, thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] OneBiggBoss:
Hi, I am getting stuck at Step 3. Nothing happens when I press start in Odin. I tried the steps 5 times to make sure I wasn't making mistakes. I updated kies to newest version. I'm past the triangle screen after pressing the volume buttons. I have absolutely no idea what I am doing wrong. This is not a comparison but I have little experience in moding a phone as I always jailbroke my iphones and dabbled with the filesystem. Please help anyone who can. I don't even know where to start to fix my issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Beastmode:
Is Odin recognizing your phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] OneBiggBoss:
No, I'm pretty sure its not. The white boxes at the top of Odin are all empty. When I plug in my phone while going into download mode I hear the "dung,dung" sound as if I plugged in an incompatible device. But that sound does not occur when I plug in my phone to move the Superuser file to the external sd card.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] anactoraaron:
Do you have the Samsung drivers installed? If so, you need to go to the device manager and make sure your phone is recognized in download mode as I believe a "composite adb" device.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] PutoFace:
Can someone help me out or point me in the right direction as to how to perform the android update AFTER having rooted my phone? I keep getting a request to perform a system update, however it fails and goes into CWM bootscreen.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Jserrano56:
You Can't Update To Official Software Unless You Return To Stock And Remove Root Other Wise You Can Soft Brick Your Phone