[Tutorial] Heimdall for Mac (Like Odin)

asdfuogh said:

I think Heimdall also exists for Linux

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nothing0 said:

Is there any way to stop heimdall from rebooting the device after install of recovery?

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Usage: heimdall <action> <action arguments>
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Action: flash
Arguments:
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    [--factoryfs <filename>] [--cache <filename>] [--dbdata <filename>]
    [--primary-boot <filename>] [--secondary-boot <filename>]
    [--secondary-boot-backup <filename>] [--param <filename>]
    [--kernel <filename>] [--recovery <filename>] [--efs <filename>]
    [--modem <filename>] [--radio <filename>] [--normal-boot <filename>]
    [--system <filename>] [--user-data <filename>] [--fota <filename>]
    [--hidden <filename>] [--movinand <filename>] [--data <filename>]
    [--ums <filename>] [--emmc <filename>] [--pit <filename>]
    [--<partition identifier> <filename>]
    [--<partition name> <filename>]
    [--verbose] [b][color=red][--no-reboot][/color][/b] [--stdout-errors] [--delay <ms>]

xxxTy3uKxxx said:

Thanks, long searched for stuff like this.

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DeezNotes said:

Just wanted to send a thanks! I've been trying to use Heimdall for a LONG time with no success. Finally got it to work on my S4.

The only issue I ran into was when attempting to flash a new recovery using the "--recovery" flag, I got an error that the "recovery" partition didn't exist in my PIT. I went back into Download mode, ran "heimdall --print-pit" and found that the recovery partition was in all caps. setting the flag to "--RECOVERY" worked like a charm.

:good:

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zylyz said:

Its really helpful. Thank you.

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RandomAwesomeGuy said:

I decided to write a tutorial using the Heimdall command line version for mac because some of you, like me, might not have access to a Windows machine 24/7. Note to reader: This tutorial is based on the command line version of Heimdall because not only the Heimdall-frontend app(the GUI version) is straight forward, but in my opinion lacks features. Read entire post.

First off you are going to download Heimdall. Here is the link. After it downloads, install it and restart when you are notified.

Now for the fun part. After it installs, you will have to open Terminal to use Heimdall since we are doing the command line version. Terminal is located under

Code:

Applications/Utilities/

After Terminal loads, the command for using Heimdall is straight forward, here it is:

Code:

heimdall <action> <action arguments> <common arguments>

Here are the Actions/Arguments:

Common Arguments:
[--verbose] [--no-reboot] [--stdout-errors] [--delay <ms>]


Action: flash
Arguments:
--repartition --pit <filename> [--factoryfs <filename>]
[--cache <filename>] [--dbdata <filename>] [--primary-boot <filename>]
[--secondary-boot <filename>] [--param <filename>] [--kernel <filename>]
[--modem <filename>] [--normal-boot <filename>] [--system <filename>]
[--user-data <filename>] [--fota <filename>] [--hidden <filename>]
[--movinand <filename>] [--data <filename>] [--ums <filename>]
[--emmc <filename>] [--<partition identifier> <filename>]
or:
[--factoryfs <filename>] [--cache <filename>] [--dbdata <filename>]
[--primary-boot <filename>] [--secondary-boot <filename>]
[--secondary-boot-backup <filename>] [--param <filename>]
[--kernel <filename>] [--recovery <filename>] [--efs <filename>]
[--modem <filename>] [--normal-boot <filename>] [--system <filename>]
[--user-data <filename>] [--fota <filename>] [--hidden <filename>]
[--movinand <filename>] [--data <filename>] [--ums <filename>]
[--emmc <filename>] [--<partition identifier> <filename>]
Description: Flashes firmware files to your phone.
WARNING: If you're repartitioning it's strongly recommended you specify
all files at your disposal, including bootloaders.

Action: close-pc-screen
Description: Attempts to get rid off the "connect phone to PC" screen.

Action: download-pit
Arguments: --output <filename>
Description: Downloads the connected device's PIT file to the specified
output file.

Action: detect
Description: Indicates whether or not a download mode device can be detected.

Action: dump
Arguments: --chip-type <NAND | RAM> --chip-id <integer> --output <filename>
Description: Attempts to dump data from the phone corresponding to the
specified chip type and chip ID.
NOTE: Galaxy S phones don't appear to properly support this functionality.

Action: print-pit
Description: Dumps the PIT file from the connected device and prints it in
a human readable format.

Action: version
Description: Displays the version number of this binary.

Action: help
Description: Displays this dialogue.

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You can reach the actions/arguments in Terminal by simply typing:

Code:

heimdall

Here is an example of using this:
You want to install CWM recovery: How to ROOT Galaxy Note 10.1.

1) You are going to download the zip named RootGalaxyNote10.1 from his website.

2) After you downloaded it, unzip it.

3) In the folder, there will a file called "HighOnAndroidCWMRecoveryGTN8000.tar", untar it.

4) After it finishes, it will give you a file named "recovery.img".

5) Restart your device in download mode and plug it in your computer.

6) In Terminal, type

Code:

heidall detect

If all goes well, the Terminal will return “Device detected”.

7) Then type

Code:

heimdall flash --recovery <path to the recovery.img>

Here is an example

Code:

heimdall flash --recovery /Users/rag/Desktop/recovery.img

8) After it finishes, your recovery should be the CWM recovery. Follow the rest of his tutorial for installing root.

Note: If this does NOT work AND you have Samsung Kies installed, type these three lines into Terminal:

Code:

sudo kextunload -b com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite

sudo kextunload -b com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData

sudo kextunload -b com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl

The kexts interfere with Heimdall, it explains why at: Scott Wallace's blog

Side Note: There is also Heimdall for Linux and Windows.

Hope this helps someone. If it does, press the thumbs up .

Disclaimer: I nor the XDA-Developers are responsible for the bricking/ruining of your device/computer. By following this tutorial, you are taking full responsibility for your device/computer.

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RandomAwesomeGuy said:

Thank you so much Official_Noob. This tutorial is ORIGINAL CONTENT. I cannot believe that people are taking and using my tutorial without asking or giving me credit. I will look into this. Thank you again for bringing this to my attention.

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