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[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
I'll try my best to make sure you don't! So if your using the Rogers version are you on Rogers network?

You flash Firmware from Odin the last and latest version is 4.0.4 we say update so you can have your modem upgraded (I hope this makes sense ;))

The phones are exactly the same the only difference is branding. I don't see why the att version wouldn't work, flash with Odin 3

Now once you've upgraded just flash the TWRP.MD5 the same way that guy did.but if you feel more comfortable flashing CWM and flashing TWRP zip after that to switch your recovery go right ahead :)

TWRP allows you to back up your phone and flash ROMs, mods, fixes ect. Its also touch based (I'll find a screen shot so you'll get a better idea :))

EDIT:Heres a shot of the recovery (its the same on our cappi)
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
Yes,yes it is. Flash that and root it! and when your ready take the plunge and update to 4.0.4,Since your unlocked! Restore your /EFS if it does get lost ;) if it locks networks (and i mean if,which again is rare) I know a simple guide you can follow to get 'er back unlocked

EDIT: okay, I read the beginning of the thread. I see where your coming from. Now I understand why you want Root!

Do you need help trying to root it or do you understand that much?
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Thanks! (I don't know how to express how much I appreciate your help...)

I think I have "somehow" clear the steps to follow, including initial rooting.. On big steps:

1.- Backup Apps (probably will use Kies)

2.- From the file trwp2.6.1.odin.zip, I'll install Odin on my PC and obtain the recovery.tar.md5 file (TWRP recovery).

3.- Will Flash this .md5 file with Odin on my mobile (need to watch your videos to ensure the Odin options to use, but mainly I think I need to

3.1.- enteri the phone in Download Mode (holding Volume Up key (keep holding it until options screen are shown) and then pressing power key once). On the next screen, pressing Volume Up once to boot into download mode).

3.2.- From Odin, use PDA option to select this file, ans select auto reboot" and "F: Reset" opetions .. leave the rest of hte options blank.
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At this point, I'll already have the TWRP recovery on my mobile.

3.- Time to root the phone:From the SGH-I927RUXKJ5_STOCK_ROOTED.tar.bz2 file (290.298.391 bytes) extract SGH-I927RUXKJ5_STOCK_ROOTED.tar (rooted 2.3.5 Rogers ROM), and flash it with Odin (will follow same steps and Odin Options as to flash the recovery file).

At this time, I'll have my mobile rooted.

4.- Backup EFS: I'll execute the tar commands commented in the thread, as well as will use the EFS_Professional_2.1.73 SW

At this time, I can break my mobile (hopefully not) as I'll have every ready to recover. :angel:

5 .- Flash with Odin (again, same steps & options as previous flash performed) the file I927UCLJ3_I927ATTLJ3_ATT (AT&T firmware fom 2012 October). I've see you have many ROMs in your page... I do really need to watch your videos before starting this step... which ROM would you recommend?

6.- If after rebooting the phone I can't enter the phone due to SIM code or mobile does not register in the network, restore the EFS (I might need to unlock the phone again by entering the Network lock control key if requested) (already have it ready)

At this point I'll have the phone updated to the latest version, and rooted (well, not sure if rooted... if not rooted, I'd need to root it again in order to restore the EFS, if needed... so, in that case, back to start..

How do you see these steps? (this week-end can be a great week-end for my mobile...) (hopefully!)

Thanks!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
I'm glad I can help :D I was just like you but already on 4.0.4 and at&t so it was slightly easier; I remember the first time I flashed a ROM on my phone,I was scared to death of something happening,but it went through! You'll get more confident,and more relaxed over time;)

ROMs: Those your referring to are ROMs, you flash via recovery,which are totally different than what we're doing right now.We're wanting to flash new "firmware" After that you can have a new unofficial ROM developed by your XDA community!(which I stated I have on my cappi) They're based on AOSP and not Samsung's TW (TouchWiz) UI.Its smooth as butter and you can theme it to look like anything you want,I believe I have mine with the S4 theme)

Okay You don't have to flash recovery yet from what I can see just root 'er,back efs up Odin update(yes you will loose root upon update) then flash recovery, flash the super user file dude has in his video, restore /efs, finally if everything went a'okay run around flailing you arms,chanting "I did it!" And get stared at like what's wrong? lol

Best of luck!

P.S when backing up your efs use this version ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byg6EXiRFqzsNFE5ZmhVZU1uX00/edit?usp=sharing) and the ROM I recommend is crDROID it has a lot of customizations. All the ROMs come pre Rooted,except OMNI ROM. But before you flash a ROM via recovery remember the first time to Backup everything (/boot,/system,/data,ect.) Also your efs will be fine you won't have to worry about loosing it at all once you get past odining 4.0.4 :D
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Thanks again!

I'm glad to hear that my scare can be understood!

I tried to go for it... and... Oh my good! my PC broke down and I didn't boot!!! :crying::crying::crying:

I think I can get it up and running again this week, so, I can flash the "firmware", and then will go for the "crDROID" ROM...:good:

Once I fix the computer, I will watch the video, and then, will go for update... WIll let you know results!!!!

Thanks!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
I just updated my moms s3 to 4.4.2 yesterday and and my laptop randomly shut off too lol luckily it wasn't in the middle of Odin! Anyways good luck and yes let me know if you did it!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
...I think I better don't ask what will happen if the PC breaks in the middle of the Odin transfer... (I'm scared enough :angel: )

Found my PC problem is just a BIOS settings problem... so, hopefully easy to recover.... But I'll need sometime to backup the mobile (there are a few apps I purchased in Google Play, and I don't want to pay again for them)...

I'll leave this for the week-end, so, in case something happens, I have time to think about how to solve it...

Thanks! (you give me confidence to move forward!)
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
Yeah,you'll be fine :p

BTW all your apps including purchased are on your google account, so you won't loose anything.If you want app data (for example say your on a certain lv. On a game and you don't want to start over)you can use Titanium Backup,but it requires root.
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Thanks;

Tried to make a backup with Kies before performing the first step (odin the SGH-I927RUXKJ5_STOCK_ROOTED.tar ROM file)... but it took ages and didn't finish... (I expected to make the backup in 1-2 hours, but it needs more time...

I think cannot use the Titanium backup yet as it says I need to root, so, I'll use it after rooting the phone... I've downloaded the Ultimate Backup, that hopefully will do the job (although as not yet root, backup will be limited). Will try to backup with this one and also with Kies again... then, will need to wait probably the whole night for the backup, and will finally oding the ROM... Let's see if tomorrow I'm root! :good:

Thanks!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
Oh you can't have kies installed when using Odin! After your done with kies uninstall it ;) also I guess you could install TWRP recovery and back it up then copy it to the computer or ext sd,because when you Odin it will wipe your internal memory. We're getting closer to your goal let's get there! :D
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Thanks for the advise about Kies!

So, Ok... I finally went for it... Uninstalled Kies, and transferred the SGH-I927RUXKJ5_STOCK_ROOTED.tar ROM file (extracted from SGH-I927RUXKJ5_STOCK_ROOTED.tar.bz2) to the mobile with Odin (Only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time tick boxes checked), ROM file selected by using PDA file option in Odin. Mobile booting by "Power-on"+"Volume-up"

And my mobile keeps alive!!!! :good::good::good:

... However... although I've transferred the ROM, mobile keeps exactly the same, no app/config lost to be restored, but mobile not yet rooted :crying:

I've checked with Titanium Backup and ES File explorer: Both confirm I'm not root... :confused:

Would you know what step I've forgotten to perform?

I can't find any problem in the Odin logs:

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<ID:0/026> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/026> Initialzation..

<ID:0/026> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/026> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/026> factoryfs.img

<ID:0/026> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/026> cache.img

<ID:0/026> recovery.img

<ID:0/026> modem.bin

<ID:0/026> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/026> RES OK !!

<ID:0/026> Completed..

<ID:0/026> Added!!

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

<ID:0/026> Removed!!

<ID:0/027> Added!!

<ID:0/027> Removed!!

<ID:0/027> Added!!

<ID:0/027> Removed!!

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Maybe rooted ROM I've transferred is not really rooted? (I spent a lot of time looking for it, as all links to Rogers ROM were broken):

File is SGH-I927RUXKJ5_STOCK_ROOTED.tar

Dated on 05/12/2011 22:17

Filesize: 550.490 KB (563.701.760 bytes)

PS.- The good thing is that the process has gone really smoothly! Very easy to follow :) : Once I get root, I think I'll not need so much time to upgrade... :angel:

Thanks!!!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
Can you install super su in play store?
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Thanks a lot for being there!!!

Just installed... It says the SU binary needs to be updated... Then, I continue...

and asks me to choose TWRP/CWM or Normal mode (depending on if I have a customer recovery)... I still don't have this customer recovery, so, do you think I should go for the for the "Normal" mode?

THANKS!!!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
See what normal does, the reason is that if this is successful you are rooted...
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Done!

But got message "Installation failed" :crying:

What could I have done wrongly?

Thanks!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
Hmm... There is another way you could go...: You don't necessarily need root to jump onto a custom ROM. I mean you could do this: install TWRP recovery> backup your ROM> flash CM11. It comes pre-rooted. I've seen some people do it that way. If you want to try that let me know,or we can try to figure out this. It sucks when all the original people who started threads and maintained downloads are long gone and you can't find the file your looming for anymore
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
I believe I can spend a few days looking for the rooted file again, although, If you think this new way could be better to progress, I will go for it... The only reason I wanted to root before upgrading was to backup EFS, as I was suggested initially due to my mobile being unlocked from Rogers and used under Orange in Spain, but, if you think this is unnecesary, then, let's got for it!

Re first step, I already have downloaded the twrp-2.6.3.1-odin.zip file (That's the Odin I've used) with the "recovery.tar.md5" (I think this is the TWRP recovery firmware, right?

Would you know which Options should I use in Odin to transfer? the same as the previous ROM?

(Only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time tick boxes checked), and file selected by using "PDA" file option. Mobile booting by "Power-on"+"Volume-up" and connect)

Then for the second step: "backup your ROM"... I'm afraid I'm not sure how to do it... :o

Then, to flash CM11, I still need to download hte CM11 file, but I believe after today's Odin transfer, it'll be similar and willl be smooth :)

Thanks, thanks, thanks!!!!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
Sorry didn't here my phone go off lol.Anyways this method doesn't touch your /efs at all. Use the version of Odin provided on that dudes YouTube video.(I should have the right version on my thread somewhere if you don't have it already) flash TWRP. If you seen the video that that youtuber made just follow it but install TWRP2.6.3.1.md5 instead of CWM.after that you flash your ROM backup your ROM(in TWRP you simply tap backup/restore>backup(in your case check everything)>swipe to backup. Then flash the ROM you choose in recovery>backup your /efs> then if you have any problems just flash that 4.04.md5 firmware with odin.Or I we can update your baseband with a simple zip! There's so many different ways I've seen success

Here's TWRP Odin file: http://dualhoki.vim.hu/bubor/dev/twrp-i927/twrp-2.6.3.1-odin.zip

Extract that zip and you'll have you that shiny md5 ;)

Use Odin provided by the dude in the video.Probably the version you have will work fine

(Its like a surgery operation,you have to be careful and cautious lol, sometimes they can head south fast!)I'll try my best for that not to happen!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Thanks!!!

Found finally sometime today to move on... Followed your suggestions, and this is where I'm now (I think I'm quite close to get it!) :)

+++ flashed the recovery.tar.md5as in the video => Sucessful!!!! :good:

+++ backup/restore>backup (checked everything)>swiped to backup => again sucessful!!!! :good::good:

Now, Next: flash the ROM you choose => Going for the CM11 as suggested... I believe CM11 is "CyanOgenMod 11 M10 (KitKat 4.4.4)" right? (found in your guide - Last update:09/19/14 Current Status: Very Stable).. But, when downloading, I find the following last versions:

*** cm-11-20140911-UNOFFICIAL => Appears in the changelog as "20140911: updated kernel for better battery life, thanks mara-"

*** cm-11-20140919-UNOFFICIAL => Does not appear in the changelogs... Do you know if this version has been also tested and keeps very stable? (date looks very close to today) :fingers-crossed:

Which one would you suggest?

Additionally, I've a doubt... hope you can help me to understand... You commented to "in recovery>backup your /efs"... But I can't find any option to backup the EFS in TWRP... I've checked all options, but none of them where about EFS... Also, I'm not root yet, so, I cannot bakup EFS... Am I missing something?

Should I backup the EFS before transferring the CM11 or should I transfer CM11, and then, backup EFS?

PS.- I believe tonight I'll be able to finish the process!!!!!:):):)

Thanks!!!!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
The CM 11 September 19 is just updates to CM,its safe to download :) (Sometimes they update their ROM,but forget to update the change log.That's why I posted a link to what's new in the M10 Release)

You backup your /efs after you flash CM11-because it will be rooted after this.

Good luck!!! Hope is smooth! Let me know when you flash your ROM, so I can tell you the next step
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Thanks!!!!

Ok..I'm on it... But just starting got a probably very silly doubt...

I've already downloaded the cm-11-20140919-UNOFFICIAL, and was going to flash it... but, when following instructions in your page starting from step 11 (already done the previous):

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11: Locate "Wipe"

12: Swipe to Factory Reset (before you freak out it, DOES NOT WIPE YOUR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SD CARDS!)

13: Locate "Install'

14: Find your ROM (if you downloaded your ROM from your phone it is usually in /sdcard/download)

15: "Swipe to install zip"

16: Let your ROM install (it will take some time)

17: Congratulations you have a new ROM on your Cappi!

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I got a bit scared about steps 11 & 12...

11: Locate "Wipe"

12: Swipe to Factory Reset

...I've read in your instructions that:

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[F.A.Q] {new question added 5/30/14}

Q: A new update has been released for my phone do I need to Factory Reset my phone?

A: No just flash on top of it but make a backup first just in case the update has problems

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And I've thought that maybe it's not needed to wipe and factory reset the mobile... :angel: Should I Wipe and factory reset, or can I go to "install" the zip file?:o

Thanks!!!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
If its your first time installing the ROM yes you factory reset(wipe /data is just the technical term for factory reset :p its so it won't have issues by having Samsung's stuff interfere with the ROM)

Then you won't have to worry about it :)
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Thanks!

:o Need to leave it by tomorrow... :crying: My battery was nearly flat, and I cannot enter TWRP while battery is charging... :crying: Still waiting to get at least 80% of battery... :crying::crying::crying:

.. But tomorrow I'll hopefully go for it much earlier... :o

Will Wipe and install the CM11... WIll let you know the result !!!

Thanks a lot for all your help!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
Awesome good luck! Hope it all goes well!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Ok.. I got my mobile phone charged during the night, and have gone for it...

I've wiped=> Swipped to factory reset, then installed the cm-11-20140919-UNOFFICIAL zip file (marked the verification flag), and everything has been sucessfull! :good: ... Up to here... Then, I'm afraid I got to a problem... :confused:

I rebooted the mobile, enter the SIM PIN code (fine, but then, I get the "SIM network unlock PIN" question... I enter the "Network lock control key" I used to unlock my mobile sometime ago, but unlock is "unsuccessful"... :confused:

I've dismissed it, and then, when trying to set-up the google account closed un-expectedly... (I believe this is not a big problem, as I can try to do it again from settings=> Accounts... Hopefully all my applications will appear after setting it on this way)

But, currently, my main problam is about the network unlock PIN not working, as I cannot register on the phone network... I've tried to enter it twice, and didn't work... Checked IMEI information on the phone (settings=> Status=> IMEI shows the same value as previously)... Would you have any suggestion to unlock it and be able to use it under Spanish Orange phone network as previously?

THANKS!!!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
Awesome! Glad to see that the ROM installed! See if you have Root now: download any app from play store that will ask for it. Hmm as for the FC's your having,can you tell me your baseband? (Settings>about phone)Try opening camera. If it is FC'ing too, we have to update your baseband-I'll see what I can do! It could be something simple about you not locking onto your network...Your key should work.It might be baseband related too...
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Thanks!

Just checked... Yes.. I'm root!!! (just used the terminal emulator and "su".. screen appeared asking about granting super user access... Accepted, and I'm there as root! :good::) (and now this app appears in settings, under "# super user" apps)

Regarding my baseband... This is what I have now:

BaseBand version: I927RUXKJ5 (I'm afraid I didn't take note of the baseband used previously):o

Tested the camera.. Shows some "grey" lines moving vertically around the screen and when capturing the photograph, but I can use it...

Not sure if I should try again the same unlock code network...(already tested twice, and not sure if the is a limit of fauillures)

Thanks!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
Great,that was a simpler way to get root than to try and find an old preroot ROM file floating around lol. Download this: http://dualhoki.vim.hu/bubor/dev/UCLJ3.zip

And flash in recovery,that will update your baseband (this is like a short cut as to updating firmware to 4.0.4)If you plan on going back to your old ROM, download the http://dualhoki.vim.hu/bubor/dev/modem/RUXKJ5.bin,rename it to UCLJ3.bin amd replace the file in the zip file I posted.(the reason you rename it is because the old file was programmed by that file name.) If your confused about that just see: http://xdaforums.com/captivate-glide/general/uclj3-modem-gingerbread-t2876781

See if updating your baseband does anything...
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Thanks!

Doing it right now... Having some problems to connect to the computer via USB, so, will probably try via bluethooth, or will wait for this afternoon to connect to the other computer with all the drivers already installed...

Just one thing while trying to transfer the file.. Found easily the UCLJ3.zip file, but I Can't find the *RUXKJ5* file you comment, in case I need to go back to previous version... Could you, please, let me know if I can find it in a different place?

Thanks!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
That's the one I said you have to rename and replace in the zip file if you ever want to go back :D
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Thanks!!! (sorry I didn't get first time about the renaming...) :o

Already got a PC with the mobile drivers... Downloaded, transferred and installed the UCLJ3.zip file... Sucessfull!... Rebooted and tried again to unlock the Network, but I'm afraid unlock keeps unsuccessfull... :crying:

In "About" phone, I get now:

Android version 4.4.4

Baseband version I927UCLJ3

Build date: Fri Sep 19 12:30:59 CEST 2014

Just in case it helps:

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IMEI: 359137040174119

(Mobile from Rogers)

network lock control key:

40706183

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Not sure what to do next... Should I rename the UCLJ3.bin file inside the UCLJ3.zip as RUXKJ5.bin, reload it, and try another CM11 ROM? :confused: What do you think? (Hope you can suggest an idea...) :angel:

Thanks!!!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
Try turning on fight mode and reboot while its on- once back into android turn it off and see if it works this time.Also did you backup your /efs with efs pro yet?

Download galaxy Sim unlock from play store it can unlock it....(for $1.00 or something)it'll tell you if you can unlock it first of course :D
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Oooopsss.. I'ven't backuped my EFS... I go for it... I have version 2.1.73 of EFS PRO, so, I go for it, and then, will follow up the flight mode suggestion and if again not working, will go for hte Galaxy Unlock in Play store..

Will let you know later on how this has gone... :)

BTW... I've realized that I've version 4.4.4 instead of 4.0.4... No problem about that, right?

Thanks!!!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
No your fine with 4.4.4

Hopefully one of these will unlock it and you can show off CM11!:D
[Samsung Captivate Glide] albsp15:
Ok... Maybe we (well... Ok, you ;)) know now what might be he problem with the network unlock... I've tried to use EFS professsional, and it does not find any partition to backup... Read about EFS Professional in the web, and it looks like it should automatically find the EFS partition... if it does not find it, maybe there is something wrong with EFS??? :confused:

I've checked with File Manager, and /EFS is there... but I'm not sure if just copying and pasting the full directory to the SD card and/or creating a zip/tar file is enough to make a backup of the EFS...

Do you think I should just ignore the EFS professional error (atached screenshots) and make a backup by compressing/copying/pasting files, or maybe I better rely on the EFS Pro SW intended for this, and find what the issue is with EFS not finding the partition?

Thanks!
[Samsung Captivate Glide] stormdude124:
Use the older version of efs pro I posted: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byg6EXiRFqzsNFE5ZmhVZU1uX00/edit?usp=sharing

And see if it works

The new version doesn't work right. Also you need USB debugging on- first tap the build number about five times(settings>about phone>build number) to enable developer options

Then settings>developer options>USB debugging on. Then it should work!