If your model is the EK-GC100 then option 14 (BMB2-BMD1) covers your build BMC4.
Mark.
[SAMSUNG GALAXY CAMERA TOOLKIT V1.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Firmware + MORE
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Mark.
Hey hi,I am sorry for posting it here but I need some HELP from you all guys!! Please HELP US!!
I've got LG OPTIMUS NET(P690) it has got many ROMS but the problem is not a single ROM is stable even CM7 is not stable it has just got WiFi tethering bug and rest all works good,n if talking about CM9 CM10 or AOKP or PARANOID ANDROID it has just got Camera bug. Developers are trying to fix it but they are finding it very difficult! We need a help from you so that we could have a STABLE CM9 or CM10 or AOKP ROM for ONet! Requesting you to please help us to fix the camera bug! We would be thankful for your work! Expecting a positive response with help towards camera bug fixing.
Please post on this-
http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1818188
Thanking You,
Regards
I've got LG OPTIMUS NET(P690) it has got many ROMS but the problem is not a single ROM is stable even CM7 is not stable it has just got WiFi tethering bug and rest all works good,n if talking about CM9 CM10 or AOKP or PARANOID ANDROID it has just got Camera bug. Developers are trying to fix it but they are finding it very difficult! We need a help from you so that we could have a STABLE CM9 or CM10 or AOKP ROM for ONet! Requesting you to please help us to fix the camera bug! We would be thankful for your work! Expecting a positive response with help towards camera bug fixing.
Please post on this-
http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1818188
Thanking You,
Regards
Hi Mskip,
Love your work on the S3 and others that i've flashed, Appreciated
I've just got this camera and would like root access, (kinda like i can't live without titanium or something)
My model is EK-GC100
I've updated the device (i know ) to 4.12 and my build is now JZ054k.GC100xxbmd1
I've tried the last one which is numbered as 05 in the toolkit but it won't work, it attempts to root it and then fails, saying if i see 5 error's then theres no root and then it halts, i've done odin as the toolkit requests, then it stops on "Reset" but doesn't go to success and doesn't let me press exit, forcing me to shut Odin via the X button in the app, then it tries to finish like i've said but fails.
All drivers are in place and I think i'm doing it right.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers m8.
Love your work on the S3 and others that i've flashed, Appreciated
I've just got this camera and would like root access, (kinda like i can't live without titanium or something)
My model is EK-GC100
I've updated the device (i know
) to 4.12 and my build is now JZ054k.GC100xxbmd1I've tried the last one which is numbered as 05 in the toolkit but it won't work, it attempts to root it and then fails, saying if i see 5 error's then theres no root and then it halts, i've done odin as the toolkit requests, then it stops on "Reset" but doesn't go to success and doesn't let me press exit, forcing me to shut Odin via the X button in the app, then it tries to finish like i've said but fails.
All drivers are in place and I think i'm doing it right.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers m8.
Also can't find version 1.3 of the toolkit, the only link i have is to version 1.0
Cheers.
PS: Ended up having to downgrade and used the other method, bad the way you have to pay for the right to root without downgrading. I thought tools were supposed to be free and only open to donations rather than being forced to buy a tool to root, i appreciate the work you've done but i don't think people should HAVE to pay.
Cheers.
PS: Ended up having to downgrade and used the other method, bad the way you have to pay for the right to root without downgrading. I thought tools were supposed to be free and only open to donations rather than being forced to buy a tool to root, i appreciate the work you've done but i don't think people should HAVE to pay.
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Where is the Custom Recovery
I purchased your professional version via PayPal and activated. My Galaxy Camera has the 4.1.2 update so I selected 5 in the menu. I then selected 6 to flash stock recovery via Odin. It opened Odin and I added the b117-EKGC100.tar file. I hit "start" and it completed the installation and rebooted my camera. Ok, so far, so good. But when I go into recovery via power + zoom or via QuickBoot, all I get is the default recovery, not the custom recovery. What happened? It went through the installation process successfully, yet nothing installed? I did everything correctly, but nothing happened.
JAG50
Update: I ran toolkit and this time it found an update. Completed update and now when I select 6 (install custom recovery) the screen gets stuck after the "make sure USB debugging is enabled." I pull the cable as directed and nothing happens. It Is stuck.
Update 2: Ok, the instructions say to disconnect cable but by connecting the darn cable, I got the toolkit to work (need to fix instructions). With the update for the 4.1.2 camera, it downloaded the new tar file (bmd1-EKGC100.tar). I installed it with Odin and rebooted. Went into recovery and it is still booting into standard recovery, not the custom recovery. As I read your toolkit, I guess you are telling us that there is NO CUSTOM RECOVERY. So then what was to purpose of paying for this app if it doesn't do anything? You can't install anything without a custom recovery. Am I wrong?
I looked at the root folder and saw a ton of zip files that look like they would enable a custom recovery, but option 14 (install zip file) is not available yet. I have to be honest with you and state that your toolkit has potential, but does not provide much to the user, especially if we have to pay you for it. I have a S3 and have it customized to the hilt. My Galaxy Camera? It is rooted and that's just about it. And your toolkit does not provide any tools to do much more. So, please stop misrepresenting your toolkit as something that it is not.
JAG50
I purchased your professional version via PayPal and activated. My Galaxy Camera has the 4.1.2 update so I selected 5 in the menu. I then selected 6 to flash stock recovery via Odin. It opened Odin and I added the b117-EKGC100.tar file. I hit "start" and it completed the installation and rebooted my camera. Ok, so far, so good. But when I go into recovery via power + zoom or via QuickBoot, all I get is the default recovery, not the custom recovery. What happened? It went through the installation process successfully, yet nothing installed? I did everything correctly, but nothing happened.
JAG50
Update: I ran toolkit and this time it found an update. Completed update and now when I select 6 (install custom recovery) the screen gets stuck after the "make sure USB debugging is enabled." I pull the cable as directed and nothing happens. It Is stuck.
Update 2: Ok, the instructions say to disconnect cable but by connecting the darn cable, I got the toolkit to work (need to fix instructions). With the update for the 4.1.2 camera, it downloaded the new tar file (bmd1-EKGC100.tar). I installed it with Odin and rebooted. Went into recovery and it is still booting into standard recovery, not the custom recovery. As I read your toolkit, I guess you are telling us that there is NO CUSTOM RECOVERY. So then what was to purpose of paying for this app if it doesn't do anything? You can't install anything without a custom recovery. Am I wrong?
I looked at the root folder and saw a ton of zip files that look like they would enable a custom recovery, but option 14 (install zip file) is not available yet. I have to be honest with you and state that your toolkit has potential, but does not provide much to the user, especially if we have to pay you for it. I have a S3 and have it customized to the hilt. My Galaxy Camera? It is rooted and that's just about it. And your toolkit does not provide any tools to do much more. So, please stop misrepresenting your toolkit as something that it is not.
JAG50
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the OP clearly states there are no custom recoveries available yet.
what you've been installing is the "default recovery"(that is what "stock" means)
what you've been installing is the "default recovery"(that is what "stock" means)
thedicemaster,
I ascertained that much. If you read my post, you would realize that I had three issues:
1. Why charge if all you are providing is stock recovery?
2. Why try to sell something with little or no features?
3. Why doesn't the zip installer (that bipasses stock recovery) work?
It also would have been nice if he had given those that have paid for the toolkit an estimate date as to when these features will become available. This product is in alpha and he shouldn't be charging for it. Not yet anyways.
If you disagree with me, no need to fight or argue or get nasty. Let's keep it professional here. I'm just voicing my frustration.
JAG 50
P.S. And I did give him a generous donation. Not chump change. Euros, you know.
Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 4 Beta
I ascertained that much. If you read my post, you would realize that I had three issues:
1. Why charge if all you are providing is stock recovery?
2. Why try to sell something with little or no features?
3. Why doesn't the zip installer (that bipasses stock recovery) work?
It also would have been nice if he had given those that have paid for the toolkit an estimate date as to when these features will become available. This product is in alpha and he shouldn't be charging for it. Not yet anyways.
If you disagree with me, no need to fight or argue or get nasty. Let's keep it professional here. I'm just voicing my frustration.
JAG 50
P.S. And I did give him a generous donation. Not chump change. Euros, you know.
Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Install drivers automatically
Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
Backup your /data/media (virtual SD Card) to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
Root any public build (different options)
Flash Stock Recovery image to device
Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC
Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC
Auto Update ToolKit on startup (donators feature)
Dump selected Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC
Install BusyBox binary on device
Rename Recovery Restore files if present
Download, Extract and Flash Stock Rom (full steps)
Flash Insecure Boot Image for adb mode
Flash Stock Boot Image back to your device
Create tar file to flash via Odin with 1-click process
Rip cache.img to zip file in CWM format
Install a single apk or multiple apk's to your device
Push Files from your PC to your device
Pull Files from your device to your PC
Set Files Permissions on your device
Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
Dump BugReport to your PC (if installed)
Help, Information Screen for various tasks
Mods Section to modify your device (increase bitrate for video, increase camera quality settings, fix permissions in Internal Storage)
Reboot Device options in adb mode
Change background, text colour in ToolKit
that's more than just stock recovery.
"install zip" still relies on a custom recovery, so as long as nobody ports cwm or twrp it won't work.
and he's not really selling anything.
he makes a lot of these toolkits for many different devices, and he doesn't force you to pay for it.
Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
Backup your /data/media (virtual SD Card) to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
Root any public build (different options)
Flash Stock Recovery image to device
Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC
Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC
Auto Update ToolKit on startup (donators feature)
Dump selected Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC
Install BusyBox binary on device
Rename Recovery Restore files if present
Download, Extract and Flash Stock Rom (full steps)
Flash Insecure Boot Image for adb mode
Flash Stock Boot Image back to your device
Create tar file to flash via Odin with 1-click process
Rip cache.img to zip file in CWM format
Install a single apk or multiple apk's to your device
Push Files from your PC to your device
Pull Files from your device to your PC
Set Files Permissions on your device
Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
Dump BugReport to your PC (if installed)
Help, Information Screen for various tasks
Mods Section to modify your device (increase bitrate for video, increase camera quality settings, fix permissions in Internal Storage)
Reboot Device options in adb mode
Change background, text colour in ToolKit
that's more than just stock recovery.
"install zip" still relies on a custom recovery, so as long as nobody ports cwm or twrp it won't work.
and he's not really selling anything.
he makes a lot of these toolkits for many different devices, and he doesn't force you to pay for it.
was wondering if this would work for build number ending BBMC2 its the EK-GC100 and which option i would choose in the toolkit.
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Well it wasn't "soon" based on this thread, but I got it out in my first week with the device. Was I too late?
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2386856
[RECOVERY] Custom Recovery Image [CWM Touch 6.0.3.2]
It was only up for over a week when you made this post. I will admit when I read the op, it sounded like something for those who didn't want to learn how to use the tools they already had. I can see some people paying for that when it keeps them current, but not when everyone using it is relying it to keep them updated and not realizing when it's not.
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I know its a bit late but thanks for this. I am adding the Galaxy Camera toolkit module to the unified android toolkit and this will enable custom recovery actions to be performed.
I will update thjis thread tomorrow with the new download link
Mark.
i you could add the Camera Firmware upgrade option to the Galaxy S5 G900t i would by 300 pro versions
AutoUpdate Available for Samsung Galaxy Camera module (Ultimate/Pro Users)
CHANGELOG:
BIG UPDATE [sorry its not been updated in a while]
+Updated models to support latest builds [including any build option]
+Added futureproof support with the new custom support loader option
+no-verity-opt-encrypt zip file [downloads to tools folder after device selection]
+Added latest Magisk zip file [downloads to root folder after device selection]
+Added NEW ULTIMATE FEATURE to add build support for any supported Toolkit device from download link, firmware or boot/recovery images. More Info at skipsoft.net
+Added completely new much improved detection routine for adb/recovery modes and integrated it in Toolkit procedures so automatic detection/rebooting works better
+Updated Toolkit base for NEW ULTIMATE FEATURE. Toolkit will update any device module to latest main module version even if an AutoUpdate is not ready yet
+Updated some root functions and removed SuperUser by CWM from root selection
+Added VerifiedBootSigner zip file to use in the Toolkit on newer builds if needed
+Integrated flashing verifiedbootsigner in to root procedures if ever needed
+Toolkit will disable all server pings if they cause any trouble with downloads
+Made some routines work better with more checks to make sure files exist
+Updated Drivers section with new options and adb check tool
+Updated Firmware section with better firmware support. Added Updato.com links
+Improved some Main Menu functions
+Updated app/file versions to latest
+Bug fixes and more I probably forgot to write down
If you find any of this useful PLEASE donate to a device project. You can do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) or from the link at https://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=703 so you get the right code fast and can update to the latest version. You can also go ULTIMATE mode and unlock ALL device modules for the lifetime of the Toolkit. Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/mskipxda for posts/updates.
Enjoy.
CHANGELOG:
BIG UPDATE [sorry its not been updated in a while]
+Updated models to support latest builds [including any build option]
+Added futureproof support with the new custom support loader option
+no-verity-opt-encrypt zip file [downloads to tools folder after device selection]
+Added latest Magisk zip file [downloads to root folder after device selection]
+Added NEW ULTIMATE FEATURE to add build support for any supported Toolkit device from download link, firmware or boot/recovery images. More Info at skipsoft.net
+Added completely new much improved detection routine for adb/recovery modes and integrated it in Toolkit procedures so automatic detection/rebooting works better
+Updated Toolkit base for NEW ULTIMATE FEATURE. Toolkit will update any device module to latest main module version even if an AutoUpdate is not ready yet
+Updated some root functions and removed SuperUser by CWM from root selection
+Added VerifiedBootSigner zip file to use in the Toolkit on newer builds if needed
+Integrated flashing verifiedbootsigner in to root procedures if ever needed
+Toolkit will disable all server pings if they cause any trouble with downloads
+Made some routines work better with more checks to make sure files exist
+Updated Drivers section with new options and adb check tool
+Updated Firmware section with better firmware support. Added Updato.com links
+Improved some Main Menu functions
+Updated app/file versions to latest
+Bug fixes and more I probably forgot to write down
If you find any of this useful PLEASE donate to a device project. You can do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) or from the link at https://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=703 so you get the right code fast and can update to the latest version. You can also go ULTIMATE mode and unlock ALL device modules for the lifetime of the Toolkit. Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/mskipxda for posts/updates.
Enjoy.
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21INTRODUCING THE SAMSUNG GALAXY CAMERA TOOLKIT
The Unified Android Toolkit brings together all the Nexus and Samsung Toolkits and supports a multitude of Nexus and Samsung devices. There is also an option at startup to run a Basic Android Toolkit which any Android device can use to install drivers, make app backups, install apk files, reboot the device into different modes and run a command prompt for manual input.
FUNCTIONS OF UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT
* Install correct adb/fastboot drivers automatically on Windows xp/vista/7/8 32bit+64bit
* Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
* Backup your data from selectable folders [internal or external storage] to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
* Unlock/Re-Lock your Bootloader [Nexus modules]
* Various Root options using insecure boot image or custom recovery
* 1-Click For All to Unlock, Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Nexus modules]
* ALLINONE to flash custom Recovery Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Samsung modules]
* Fix “Superuser/SuperSU has stopped” message after rooting [Samsung modules]
* Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system (Boot, Cache, Data, Recovery and System) via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC which can be Restored via CWM Recovery [if insecure boot image available]
* Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
* Dump selected Phone Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
* Install BusyBox on your device
* Install Samsung Knox notification disabler on your device [Samsung modules]
* Install Root checker on your device [to be added to the Nexus modules]
* Extras, Tips and Tricks section with downloadable device user guide
* Auto Update ToolKit to latest available version at startup [PRO ONLY FEATURE]
* Check for latest versions of Superuser [root] and custom Recovery images [PRO ONLY FEATURE]
* Program up to 10 Quickpick slots and run them very quickly [PRO ONLY FEATURE]
* Mods section to automatically perform certain tasks on your phone
* Download Stock Firmware Image for extracting and flashing
* Check md5 of stock image to make sure downloaded file isn’t corrupted before flashing [Nexus modules]
* Flash Custom Recovery or Stock Firmware Image to device
* Rename the Recovery Restore File present on some Stock Roms
* Boot into CWM Touch, TWRP or Stock Recovery without Flashing it [Nexus modules]
* Boot or Flash .img Files directly from your PC [Nexus modules]
* Install a single apk or multiple apk’s to your device
* Push Files from your PC to your device
* Pull Files from your device to your PC
* Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
* Dump BugReport to your PC
* Set Files Permissions on your device
* Open new Command Prompt for manual input
* Reboot device to various Modes automatically
* Display Important Information about your device
* Display various Help and Information screens and save a screenshot to your pc/send to default printer
* Many many more features
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Supported devices and latest supported builds *HERE*
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DOWNLOAD THE SKIPSOFT UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT *HERE* (FROM SKIPSOFT.NET)
NOTE2: As the exe files are not Digitally Signed with a Microsoft Certificate they ‘may’ get picked up as potentially harmful by Antivirus Programs and deleted on first run. If this happens restore the file and exclude it from future scans to use it. This seems to happen mostly on AVG Free and Norton which is why I switched to BitDefender which is much better.
Credits: ChainsDD for Superuser, Chainfire for SuperSU, koush and the clockworkmod team for cwm and the universal driver pack, 1wayjonny for the adb/fastboot driver pack, Adam Lange for all his support and help with the insecure kernels, Viperboy for the Knox Disabler app, Stephen Erickson for the BusyBox installer app, BurrowsApps for the Root Checker app, fOmey for TWRP for the Galaxy Gear
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC (FREE) AND PROFESSIONAL (DONATE) VERSIONS?
THE PUBLIC VERSION OF THE TOOLKIT INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU COULD NEED TO MANIPULATE YOUR DEVICE. NOTHING IS RESTRICTED.
ACTIVATING THE PROFESSIONAL VERSION ADDS THE MOST USEFUL FUNCTION IN THE TOOLKIT, THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR ‘AUTO UPDATES’ DIRECTLY VIA THE TOOLKIT AND HAVE THEM PUSHED TO YOUR PC RIGHT AWAY AS SOON AS THEY ARE UPLOADED WITHOUT NEEDING TO DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE TOOLKIT EVERY TIME. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE LATEST VERSION AS SOON AS IT IS MADE AVAILABLE. THIS MEANS SMALLER UPDATES CAN BE SENT OUT MORE FREQUENTLY, SUCH AS ADDING A SINGLE FUNCTION, FIXING A BUG OR ADDING COMPATIBILITY FOR A SINGLE CARRIER. THE SMALLER UPDATES WILL BE COMPILED AND RELEASED TO THE XDA COMMUNITY AS A FULL (PUBLIC) DOWNLOAD VERSION SO PROFESSIONAL VERSIONS ARE ALWAYS UPDATED SOONER.
THE PRO VERSION ALSO ADDS THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF SUPERUSER AND RECOVERY FILES AND DOWNLOAD THEM DIRECTLY TO THE TOOLKIT.
THE ‘QUICK PICKS’ SECTION[/B] ALLOWS YOU TO PROGRAM UPTO 10 SLOTS WITH TASKS THAT YOU MAY PERFORM ON A REGULAR BASIS OR JUST WANT TO KEEP A SET OF TASKS IN 1 PLACE. THEN JUST SELECT THE SLOT AND IT WILL REMEMBER ALL YOUR SETTINGS FOR THAT TASK AND RUN IT.
AUTO REPLY LINKS FOR PAYPAL TO GET A CODE INSTANTLY CAN BE FOUND AT http://goo.gl/nyGqv
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2. USING THE UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT
When starting the Toolkit you will first be asked which device you want to work with. The basic Toolkit files are included in the full install package but if you select a device then the working folders will be created and the device files downloaded. Once the files have been extracted the Toolkit will ask if you want to check if an Update is available (for pro users to download/install). If you type ‘no’ then you will be taken to the Model/Build selection screen where you can do a number of things:
Type ’00' to enter your activation code and enable pro features, ‘i’ will take you to the Information and Help Section, ‘a’ will give you information on how to add support for a new build, ’99' will take you to the Basic Toolkit for quick use or if you do not have a supported device and want to perform general android tasks.
Supported builds are listed in the Model/Build selection screen and typing the associated number (i.e. 11) will download needed boot and recovery files (stock and custom recovery) then check for and download the latest custom recovery and superuser files available (pro versions only), verify all the files and start the Main Menu. You can now use all the functions and tools the Android Toolkit offers.
The Information section which you can get to from the Model Selection screen or from the Main Menu has a wealth of help and frequently asked questions. If you need help then please look there first before asking questions in the thread.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
How to get into Recovery Mode
1. Push the Zoom rocker on the top to the right [zoom in]. Keep holding it and push the Power button in for around 10 seconds until you see the white Samsung screen
2. Let go of everything and the device will boot into Recovery mode
NOTE: To reboot to your OS hold the Power button until the device buzzes and you see the white Samsung screen
How to get into Download Mode (For Odin)
1. Push the Zoom rocker on the top to the left [zoom out]. Keep holding it and push the Power button in for around 10 seconds until you see a warning screen
2. Push the Zoom rocker on the top to the right [zoom in] to boot the device into Download mode
NOTE: To scroll through the menu use the Zoom rocker on top and to select press the Power button
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ChangeLog:
Unified Android ToolKit v1.2.8 (25th April 2014)
+Added Samsung Galaxy Camera support
+Added cwm recovery by twistedumbrella to enable custom recovery actions
ToolKit v1.0 (15th January 2013)
+Initial Release
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*DISCLAIMER*
I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by any procedures within this guide. No warranties of any kind are given.7**FAQ**
Q. Help me I can't find my build in the Model Selection Screen
The Toolkit includes a selection of Insecure Boot Images to cover all the different builds available. As there are very many different builds it is impossible to include an image for every single build but some builds share the same Boot Image. If you have a build that isnt listed on the Model Selection Screen you can therefore use a similar build. The best way to go is up to the next available build as it should offer more compatibility with the build you are using but if that isn't available then try the next build below your one as it should still be almost identical as long as it is the same version (ie. 4.1.1).
The Model Selection Screen is there so that if a task in the ToolKit requires an insecure kernel [to perform adb root commands] and your phone doesnt already include one, a compatible boot image [with an insecure kernel included] can be flashed to provide adb root access.
If you have a Custom Rom flashed to your phone then it will most probably have an insecure kernel included so it doesn't really matter if your build is not listed on the Model Selection Screen and when asked [by certain functions] if you have an insecure kernel on your phone you can answer 'yes'. However if the function fails then your kernel may not be insecure in which case you can flash one from the ToolKit. If you need to do this make sure the right build [or closest available build] is set so you flash the right image for your phone.
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Q. What is ADB Shell?
Adb shell is a linux command line tool (because android is based on linux) used to send commands to your android device. For S-ON devices, this is crucial for modifying files in the /system partition (where the rom sits) as you cannot modify anything in /system when the rom is running without S-OFF like removing system apps.
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Q. Is there currently no way to root the Samsung Galaxy S3 without voiding the warranty?
All methods of rooting will void your warranty in some way as you will have superuser files on your phone that arent supposed to be there. Flashing a custom kernel or recovery to root will increase the flash counter and also void any warranty. If you dont want to risk it or you aren't sure then you shouldnt really be flashing your phone and should just leave it alone. Its your choice .
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Q. Will flashing Stock ROM via odin using the toolkit replace everything that was flashed before? recovery? etc?
Yes a Stock Image flashed via Odin will replace all your key partitions (boot, recovery, system) with the stock firmware. If you want to reset the phone back to an 'out of the box' state then you want to enter recovery and do a wipe first which will reformat your userdata partition.
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Q. I flashed Custom Recovery but each time I reboot the Stock Recovery is back
There is an auto recovery restore system on certain Stock Android Builds that will reflash the Stock Recovery if you flash CWM on a Stock Rom.
Use Root Explorer to Mount the system folder as R/W (or use a free app from Google Play such as ES File Explorer). Rename the files /system/recovery-from-boot.p and /system/etc/install-recovery.sh (requires root). Now when you flash Custom Recovery it will NOT be overwritten after a reboot. You can also do this via the Toolkit.
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Q. My AntiVirus program says the Toolkit files may be harmful
The exe compiled files are not digitally signed with a Microsoft certificate (as they cost money) so certain AntiVirus programs (mainly Norton and AVG Free) may pick it up as potentially harmful when it is not. They will pick up ANY file that doesn't contain a purchased Microsoft certificate in the same way. Just Restore the deleted file and exclude it from further scans and it will be fine. Or switch to a better AntiVirus program such as BitDefender.
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Q. I am having trouble getting adb working with the drivers installed
Try switching your connection type from media (MTP) mode to camera mode (P2P). To do this open the notification area, click where it says connected as and change from MTP to PTP.
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Q. When connecting the phone I get 'USB Device not Recognized' and no serial number shows in the ToolKit
I actually had this problem recently and what fixed it for me was to make sure that the drivers have been installed, then shut my phone down plug the usb cable in and restart it. The phone booted up and the device was recognized and drivers installed correctly. May not work for everyone but worth trying.3
If your model is the EK-GC100 then option 14 (BMB2-BMD1) covers your build BMC4.
Mark.
