yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] curgervending:
If you don't have a TWRP folder, then you probably haven't ever done a TWRP backup to the sd card. Perhaps you can put the sd card into the phone, go into TWRP recovery mode and perform a backup just to create the proper subdirectory you need. Be sure to create the backup on the sd card and not the phone's internal storage. Everything below is based on the backup being on the sd card and not the phone's internal storage. The backup will create the proper folder.

Then, take the unzipped folder (ceanbackup) from bnb25's file (ceanbackup.zip) and move it into the TWRP folder. Be sure to put it into TWRP/BACKUPS/xxxxxxxx (the name of this folder varies but you need to move the ceanbackup folder into it)/

With the sd card in the phone, go into recovery mode, select Restore, select the micro sdcard for your storage (right below the time and battery percentage at the top you will see Storage, you can click on it to switch between the micro sdcard and the phone's internal storage),hit ok, then touch ceanbackup to select it, make sure all partitions are checked (boot, data, system), then swipe to restore (at the bottom of the screen).

This should get you working. I did it myself and it worked.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] gxteam:
Thanks I was able to find the TWRP backup folder thanks a lot guys phone is running smooth now!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] curgervending:
Cool. Glad you got it back working. I know how it feels to not have your device. I bricked my Mega the day I bought it. I rooted it but there was no custom recovery or ODIN-flashable firmware available. I installed software to change fonts and bricked it. It's not a good feeling.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
Glad you got it working. I'll leave that backup online for anyone else that needs it.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] metropcsmegauser:
I have a question, bare with me.

First and foremost, hello and happy holidays! Ok ive been following the post on the mega on here and before that

on my other device. Ive learned a ton from you guys. My question is this. I just bought the mega about 15 days ago.

I was able to get root but since then have messed some things up.

I acentdently took off google play. Bad move have got it working again and removed some bloatware. I would love to go back to as if I never rooted. Lol. What is the trw recovery? I seen where the guy posted a full stock recovery. I have used odin before on another device. So if one of you kind souls could tell me the steps to flashing this phone back I would be so grateful. I can follow the steps to a t. I will print the replies as to make sure. Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
I sent you a reply
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] lscruggs28:
Need help with stock rom to sgh-m819n

Okay, so, I put a kitkat rom on my device without backing up my stock rom. im pretty savvy with installing roms and stuff like that. however, somehow, someway i forgot to back up the stock rom. I downloaded twrp and i can't find the proper folder to do the backup. am i doing something wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
you have to make a back up of the current ROM for the Folder to be created.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] lscruggs28:
Okay, I'm trying to find out, if, I can copy/backup someone else's ROM of the same model (sgh-m819n) and then install that stock ROM to my phone since I didn't do a backup of my stock ROM. I would like to just return my phone to the way it was when I bought it. With all of my metro apps and exclusive samsung apps. And is there also away I can backup (the other phone) without rooting or voiding their warranty? I tried using CWM & TWRP
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
if you read through the thread I posted one already.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48551221&postcount=3
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] lscruggs28:
ODIN not working

I'm trying to use odin on my phone, I'm getting some error and I'm not sure what to do now. still having problems with my same device.

the error messages are below:

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I9205XXUCML1_I9205OXXCML2_I9205XXUCML1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/009> Added!!

<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..

<ID:0/009> File analysis..

<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/009> Initialzation..

<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/009> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/009> FAIL! (Auth)

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

:( please help me!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Koomoo88:
Hey bnb25

are you able to send me the step by step process.... I kinda ran into this mess too
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
what is it that you are trying to do? that doesn't look like the recovery.:confused:

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whats the issues you are having? you need step by step for what?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] mrm0rbid99:
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but is this a stock firmware for the SGH-M819N, that is flashable through Odin?

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-M819N&pcode=0#firmware

Could this be used for restoring a device back to a factory fresh state after installing a custom ROM like... CM11 (unofficial) for instance?

I'm downloading it now (super slow server-side bandwidth ~80kb/s) and will report back later.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] starmaster10:
If the file once you download it is a .tar or .tar.md5 file then it is flashable with odin then, looks like a stock firmware to me as it has the file for the PDA window of odin..what size is the file as i am not registered there and cannot see what size the file is. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] mrm0rbid99:
The size of the file in question is 1.2GB. File name is M819NUVUAMK7_M819NTMBAMK7_TMB.zip which seems to coincide with the latest build reference. Firmware date is 8.1.2014
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] starmaster10:
Yes looks like stock firmware to me, you just have to unzip the file to get the file you need inside to flash with odin..that is great they have this firmware for you model of the mega. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
my god that sites download is slow as sheet. 13 hours. did anyone get it to download? it keeps failing for me. their servers are garbage.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] mrm0rbid99:
Im at 63% as of right now. I'll put up a mirror when it completes on my end. At ~50kb/s-100kb/s this could be awhile.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] starmaster10:
That is slower then molasses flowing in Feb. :silly:
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
slower than molasses flowing uphill in feb;)
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] mrm0rbid99:
Molasses that's also been stored in a cooler over the winter.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
:eek: next to the beer
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] mrm0rbid99:
Well, after about 6 hours of downloading, The file finished. Extracted filename is "M819NUVUAMK7_M819NTMBAMK7_M819NUVUAMK7_HOME.tar.md5". Extracted file size is 1.73GB. Is this file suitable to be flashed? We'll find out when I get home from work.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] starmaster10:
That looks like the normal size for stock roms in around that size...should be able to flash it with odin. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] mrm0rbid99:
I am happy to report to all Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 LTE (SGH-M819N) users that a working stock firmware image is confirmed working.

Android 4.2.2 (1.8.2014)

Build#: JDQ39.M819NUVUAMK7

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-M819N&pcode=0#firmware

Flashed using Odin 3.09 (just use the CSC option and hit start.)

The download speed from the host of this file is p1ss-poor-slow, so I will see what I can do as for putting up a mirror.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] youtashiro:
Grrreat!

Can somebody confirm if this leaves the Tmo startup animation and OS personalization??
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] wirelessdimensionsnc:
once i download it i will post it to my dropbox
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] cobitts15:
I have a friend that went to Jamaica and had her Metro Mega unlocked, now she's back and her Metro SIM doesn't work. Tried using this stock image in hopes in would fix what ever they did, of course it didn't. My next thought was maybe flashing the radio to see if that would do it but I can't find any where. Any ideas?:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
did you try using the kies software. They unlocked it in Jamaica? it might have messed up the sim card. You may need to get a new one.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] cobitts15:
Luckily I work at a MetroPCS retailer store so I got to rule out the SIM card earlier today, haven't tried kies yet but I'm downloading it now. She used it on Digicel but the phone is is still locked and when you remove the SIM card after a while I'll get full bars. It's the most puzzling thing I've ran into cause there isn't much out there for this phone and I'm not exactly sure what I should be asking the search engine gods
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
they might have flashed the wong baseband on it.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] cobitts15:
As good community member I thought I'd give feedback to what I've come across in my problem.

I couldn't find baseband files but I found stock Odin files and flash completely back to stock using this guide (http://www.andromods.com/unroot-locking/how-to-return-galaxy-mega-back-to-stock-software-odin.html), still not able to get service with a Metro sim... but curiously enough I put my activated AT&T sim in and it worked just fine. Still scratching my head on this, it's as though it's unlocked for every EXCEPT the stock carrier, although I haven't tried an actual T-Mobile sim.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
you do know, the Metro sim has to be activated to that phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] cobitts15:
Very aware, I work at a Metro retailer so I can activated and un-activate sims pretty painlessly and for free
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
did you try using kies?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Rebelsin:
M819NUVUAMK7_M819NTMBAMK7_TMB.zip

I really need this file to fix my phone.

Can't find anywhere anymore.

I took my phone to get unlocked and the guys flashed it with out telling me.

Seems like the modem file they used to flash isn't compatible with my phone and i am now not even getting 4G.

I am well aware of apn settings and nothing works.

If you can please help me get this file i will greatly appreciate it.

I have dropbox and google drive.

my email is kalex.rosales@gmail.com

Thank you. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
I have 4.2.2 Rooted, with TWRP on the Stock ROM. What I am wondering is, if I use the Stock KitKat ROM, how would I proceed in updating? Is there a method in which I can update without wiping, since I'm updating from Stock, to Stock, like an OTA would? If I do have to wipe, what would be the best install method?

One last question, please. If I were to just "unroot" and let an OTA happen, does anyone know what the current OTA for the Mega SGH-M819N is now?

Thank you very much.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
you can update vie odin, it will keep your settings.

odin: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4kEgjurpDOLQ0xkb2NaUnRrZTA/view?usp=sharing

stock firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4kEgjurpDOLdVIzbm55MFNNZDg/view?usp=sharing
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
Thank you for your quick reply!

Please let me make sure that I understand you correctly and please forgive my ignorance.

You are saying that I can update like it's an OTA and my apps will still be there and work and stuff, right?

What about being Rooted? Will I need to do that again? If so, won't I need a different tool than the first time, seeing as it's KitKat then?

What do I do in Odin? I've used it before, but not for ROM's. Like which button do I use? I go into Download Mode first, I assume. But do I select the PDA button? Or another one?

Thank you again for educating me! I just need the basic steps and then I can take it from there. And thanks for the links!

---------- Post added at 07:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:41 AM ----------

P.S.: The files won't download. I use the link to go to the page and click on the folder it shows and then click on them (on my laptop) and nothing happens.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
1. to download the files when you click on the link up at the top you'll se a white arrow pointing down. click that. to download.

2. if you download titanium back up from the play store, you can back up all your apps and settings. (just in case something happens). when you do the update, it shouldn't wipe anything out. all your apps and that should still be intact. (that's the theory anyways, but you know sometimes things don't always go they way they should).

3. to do the update through odin, you just do it the same way you do for installing the recovery, using the pda. Make sure to uncheck auto reboot and f. Reset time. once its done installing the firmware (kitkat) unplug it form the computer and pull the batter. put the battery back in then turn the phone on, let it boot into the rom. to root kitkat, once you flash the TWRP recovery through odin after updated the firmware, you go into recovery. make a back up, then reboot, TWRP will ask you if you want to install root. select yes. Boom you're rooted. You'll need to update the SuperSU app. then go into the SuperSU app, it will ask you if you want to disable knox. Select ok. you'll be all set after that.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
Okay, I am following you so far. :)

So I guess it will knock out my current TWRP then.? I did not know that TWRP would Root me! I thought I would have to perform a special Root procedure. What is it, picking up on the fact that I was Rooted with 4.2.2?

Is there a special version of TWRP I should get? A version number? Also, am I also using PDA for TWRP in Odin? Which file type? Like, do I need a "tar.md5" type of TWRP file to Odin with? Do you know where I can locate the right one for my mission today?

Thank you for helping me with this!!! You've been really great!!! And I'm sure that our exchange will help out a lot of other users who come into this thread too!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
Okay, got those other probs solved. Only thing left, is that after I went into TWRP Recovery and told it to Root me again and it rebooted, I still am NOT Rooted.

Obviously, I absolutely have to be Rooted. Can you think of anything? I'm at a loss here.

Thanks.!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
you can flash this TWRP through the one you ahve installed already. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4kEgjurpDOLMUlfQldVT2ZGMXc/view?usp=sharing

if you are unrooted, when you go to reboot to system, it will ask you if you want to root.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
It did ask me and I said yes, but when I checked, it still wasn't Rooted.

I have to say, you have been awesome! And you've taught me how to do this, but since I am disabled (bedridenn) and my phone is my computer, I can't be down for too long.

So what I decided to do for now, is to restore my 4.2.2 TWRP backup and give some time for a Rooting method to come out for 4.4.4 on this phone and then do it.

The restore went great, except for one thing. My WiFi refuses to turn on. It just won't enable at all! Which sucks, because I run my network from my phone, including my server, my laptop, etc., etc. and so now that's down. It did work fine before.

The only thing I noticed that was weird after restoring, was that when I boot it, in yellow letters (tiny) at the top of the screen, it will say;

"Set Warranty Bit = ???"

The ??? becomes whatever it's booting to (Recovery / Kernel / Etc).

Have you ever seen that before? Could that somehow be affecting my WiFi?

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] bnb25:
No the yellow letters are normal, it's the new kitkat bootloader. The wifi is broken because you're running stock 4.2.2 ROM on kitkat base. you'd have to use megafire to able to be on 4.2.2. if you go with megafire. install v18. v20 might crash your phone being on kitkat base firmware.

have you tried using phils touch ? it should root it for you. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4kEgjurpDOLWUlya0FTZEg5c00/view?usp=sharing
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
So you think that the WiFi got updated and when I restored back to 4.2.2 it didn't overwrite that stuff back again?

I thought restoring back from my complete nandroid backup would work.

I may try the Phil's one, but I would like to fix this issue first, in case I just end up back here again, ya know? I only get 500MB of Mobile Data on my plan and it's getting used up fast without WiFi. It's normally plenty, because I'm always home.

But my point is, I do need a solution in case Phil's doesn't work for me either and I don't know much about MegaFire, which is described as a "suped up stock ROM"?

But would that keep my setup like doing stock KK did?

Thank you for all your help! I meant it when I said you've been awesome! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
You mean use Phil's under KK right?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
Does PhilZ also install ClockWorkMod Recovery? After putting it on, when doing the Backup as you described, it first said;

Philz Touch 6.25.0

Clockworkmod 6.0.4.7

So what, it installs CWM and then adds "PhilZ Touch" menu system to CWM?

Thank You!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
Okay, got everything done! U da bomb, man! :)

Over the next couple of days, I'll write up a whole thing with the links and stuff for doing this, to make it a convenient, all in one message thing.

Thanks for all your help! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
Just FYI, I started a new thread for taking the "SGH-M819N MetroPCS Mega" from the Factory Stock JB 4.2.2 (Rooted) to the Factory Stock KK 4.4.4 (Rooted), with step by step instructions. The name of the thread is;

"SGH-M819N Mega STOCK 4.2.2 to 4.4.4 Rooted Steps"

Thanks for all your help here! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] pabickwermerr:
Help me please

Thanks anyway. I figured it out. I unzipped the file and found the md5 file and used that with odin. I now have a working phone with kk 4.4.4

Have a great day!

Paul

Hi. I have the same problem. Would you be a le to give me directions to restore my soft beicked m819n?

I loaded Philz and that seems to work.

I went through samsung-updates And I paid both website dor access to the rom files.

To bad not one of the 3 files work. Rigidgator had 4.4.4 and 4.2.2 available. The other site had 4.4.4 available. I have all three downloaded.

I miss my phone. Lol. Thanks for the help and God Bless.

Paul
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
Here you go. EVERYTHING that you will need! :)

Files: https://db.tt/9WcxjUT0

Steps: http://tinyurl.com/kjryat4

And "bnb25" was a help in starting me off with this! I decided to create a thread for it. Newer Philz in the file v6.48.4 and it has what's in the links on that page, so you won't have to visit all those.

Hope this helps! Any probs, just let me know in THAT thread, okay? :)
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Zeuszoos:
If anyone still needs it, I have a complete step by step (beginners style) guide I wrote up, with files (which I'm hosting myself from my DropBox account).

It's a "NO WAY TO FAIL!" Guide. :)

My phone is: Samsung [MetroPCS] Galaxy (SGH-M819N) Mega 6.3"

It works fine (I'm using it to type this right now and gave been using it for months).

In the mean time, without getting into a long story as to why, I need to put JB 4.3 on this same phone. But while there was no Official, Factory JBV4.3 for it, I'm thinking maybe CM put one out? Maybe "CM 10.2"???

I cannot find it anywhere though (I've scoured the Net!!!).

Anyone have any ideas about where to get it and if that

version number is right?

THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] alex9774:
Hey , I know its probably been forever , but I really really need that file , is there any way you could re upload for a day or so for me? I'm in dire need . thanks on advance
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] AnoNhiemousAce:
Update

Do you have any other link? Or an updated one.?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] teders22:
Updateo.com
[Moto X Q&A] spyz88:
For some reason when I try to backup my ROM with nandroid it says it can't mount /data or /system. I have /data encrypted and its not asking me for a password. I reflashed TWRP and CWM and I got the same error in CWM. I checked and write protection isn't on. Its a Dev Edition GSM. Anyone know how to fix it?
[Moto X Q&A] spyz88:
*Bump* help please :(
[Moto X Q&A] beelzebu:
which version of TWRP are you using? which version of android?
[Moto X Q&A] spyz88:
2.6.3.1. I'm on KitKat. I think TWRP can't mount encrypted /data :(
[Moto X Q&A] fbiryujin:
I'm having the same issue. I really hope we can find a way to make this work on the Moto X.

Is 2.6.3.1 officially from TWRP or is it something someone forked? Their site shows changes up to 2.6.3.0 only.
[Moto X Q&A] dray_jr:
that is the correct recovery for 4.4 on any unlocked bootloader device.

only thing i can think of to try removing the encryption and try backing it up

i just ran a nandroid backup 2 days ago on 4.4 so i know it works
[Moto X Q&A] fbiryujin:
Yeah it works without encryption (removing it requires factory reset btw) but I want to be able to backup while encrypted. I know TWRP was able to mount encrypted partitions on the Nexus 4, I was hoping someone could help get that working on the Moto X.
[Moto X Q&A] dray_jr:
that is something i didnt know i have never encrypted my data. i agree hopefully someone will but with little Dev support it could take awhile.
[Omni Q&A] Adler12:
Hello,

Is it possible to build OmniRom for the Motorola Xoom (MZ601) ?

Besides my S3, it can use the new encryption A5 / 3 option.

http://goo.gl/BlIW4e

Thanks for a answer.....
[Omni Q&A] Entropy512:
gapps has required NEON since 4.2 or 4.3 I think.

So while you might be able to build a 4.4 Omni with a lot of work and hackery - you would have some serious gapps issues.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] khusika:
​

Hello guys. I'm presenting to you, my custom rom based on CyanogenMod 9 by arco​

Disclaimer

/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/

Project K ICS 4.0.4 | Project K kernel 3.0.101​

ScreenShots

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ROM Features​

Based on CyanogenMod 9 by arco68

Project K kernel by K_TECH

Included Gapps (don't flash the gapps)

Themed framework

Mod MMS.apk

Mod JB 4.2.2 Quicksettings Toggle & Tabbed Settings

MIUI DeskClock.apk

Paranoid recent app

QuicPic

Inverted multi dpi Play Store

Font: Sony Sketch

LCD Density Changer

FB UI style

Clock & date style

Network speen indicator

and much more, For detailed information read the changelog!

Kernel Features​

Kernel 3.0.101 source from Christopher83

Built with Linaro GCC 4.8.3-2013.11 Toolchains by Christopher

370mb of free ram

Battery Life eXtender

USB Fast Charging

Low Memory Killer

enable KSM

zRam

init.d support

OTG support

CPU voltage control VDD sys interface

Frandom generator

Con Kolivas' CK3 Tweaks

SD read ahead

Dynamic Fsync

Dynamic dirty page writebacks

VM tweaks

More Governor

More I/O chedulers

and much more, For detailed information read the changelog!

Credit & thanks to:

-arco68

-Christopher83

-Hurtsky

-Hadi Djapri

-Darky's

-DorianX

-Dknzo

-zeppelinrox

-Exit_Only

-slaid480

-Ryuinferno

-Adi Aisiteru Reborn

-Rizalleon

-vpart_aeip

-adikasgw

-arya_ruby

-Mariozawa

-AOKP team

-PA team

-CM team

-XDA Developers

-[Official Community] Galaxy Wonder GT-I8150 Indonesia

-[Unofficial Community] Galaxy Wonder Cyanogenmod Indonesia

-PM me if i forgot someone to give a credit

XDA:DevDB Information

Project K, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy W I8150

Contributors

K_TECH

ROM OS Version: 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x

ROM Firmware Required: Clockworkmod/TWRP custom recovery

Based On: CyanogenMod 9

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 8

Stable Release Date: 2014-03-29

Created 2013-12-16

Last Updated 2015-01-09
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] khusika:
DOWNLOAD​

Download Section : >Here

Add-on : >Enable ThemeChooser

Latest kernel : >ProjectK Kernel V3
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