How to make custom Odin images

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Hey folks,

XDA is down, so I can't tell how much has been done, development wise, but its looking bleak. I'd like to help out, even though I do not have the device.

First, we need to get some Odin images going. This is BEST done with somebody who has a stock, but rooted, Samsung Continuum.

This has been adapted from here:
Creating Custom ROMs/Backups for Odin - Android Forums

First, you need to root, via either one of the one click methods, or z4root.

Then, you must setup adb, if you haven't already. Alternatively, you could be a masochist and use the terminal on the device, downloaded from the market.

As root (#)


To backup kernel parition:

 dd if=/dev/block/bml7 of=/sdcard/kernel bs=4096

To backup recovery partition (probably the same as the kernel):

 dd if=/dev/block/bml8 of=/sdcard/kernel bs=4096

To backup system:

dd if=/dev/block/stl9 of=/sdcard/system bs=4096

Backup the kernel, system, and recovery images from your sdcard to your computer. Make backups!

Rename kernel to: zImage
Rename recovery to recovery.bin
Rename system to factoryfs.rfs


The next part requires linux, OS X, or cygwin.
Cygwin

If you are using heimdall, the above images are ready for flashing.
If using Odin, we must still package them.

$ tar -H ustar -c image_1 [image_2 ...] > your_odin_package.tar

If you want an all in one package, put each image name in. if not, make one image per tar file.

Example: tar -H ustar -c zImage > zImage.tar

This would give us a zImage.tar file. Now we will turn it into a tar.md5 file, so that Odin can make sure its not corrupt before flashing.

$ md5sum -t your_odin_package.tar >> your_odin_package.tar
$ mv your_odin_package.tar your_odin_package.tar.md5

using the above example, your final file would be zImage.tar.md5.

This gets used with Odin3 v.1.30, in the PDA section. You need to install Samsung usb drivers prior to, of course, and the phone must be in download mode.

ALWAYS USE THE PDA SECTION IN ODIN.

Odin can be found here:
http://adrynalyne.us/files/odin/Odin3v1.3.exe


Download mode (on the Fascinate anyway), can be achieved by powering off device, holding DOWN volume, and plugging in the usb cable, or hitting power.

I plan on posting some other stuff here, so PLEASE, someone make these images for everyone! Its essential to have a fall back. I do not own the device, so I cannot.

I have the images and they have been restored onyo 3 devices without flaw. Ill release them tomorrow.

Sent from my SCH-I400 using XDA App

It's not my intention to resurrect such an old thread, but here's a little more info about this method.

If you're using Mac OS, the commands are a bit different.

Instead of:
tar -H ustar -c image_1 [image_2 ...] > your_odin_package.tar
tar --format ustar -c image_1 [image_2 ...] > your_odin_package.tar

Instead of:
md5sum -t your_odin_package.tar >> your_odin_package.tar
md5 -r your_odin_package.tar >> your_odin_package.tar

Pastor! thanks for the info, how do i convert the rom cwm zip i have to a flashable tar?

Originally Posted by joshkoss

Pastor! thanks for the info, how do i convert the rom cwm zip i have to a flashable tar?

put boot.img in that tar. it is said to flash like a charm.

If you want to create flashhable kernel tar file, then download the attached tar template, and using Total Commander, copy your kernel into it. This file is OK with Odin Attached Files kernel_base.tar

Originally Posted by mai77

put boot.img in that tar. it is said to flash like a charm.

Put boot.img into the odin, and it will almost certainly fail. And way to bump a dead thread

Lol, ^
Well since this thread is bumped anyways, I guess it's as good as place as any to ask; Imnuts, do you think there is a possibility you could work your kernel magic and maybe make us one now that we have source? thanks in advance, lol

Sent from my SCH-I400 using xda premium

Peanut butter jelly time!

Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk

Originally Posted by trailblazer101

Lol, ^
Well since this thread is bumped anyways, I guess it's as good as place as any to ask; Imnuts, do you think there is a possibility you could work your kernel magic and maybe make us one now that we have source? thanks in advance, lol

Sent from my SCH-I400 using xda premium

now i only downloaded sources and took a look at txt files. kernel sources state "HOW TO BUILD KERNEL 2.6.35 FOR SCH-I400" now i looked at imnuts kernel building guide and seen that we would need the correct initramfs for it to boot correctly? and isnt 2.6.35 a GB kernel so maybe we can do something. I will be working on BRICKYOURPHONE.tars when i get my pc back in the same town as i. I might just rent a laptop if it doesnt happen soon lol

pretty sure imnuts knows something about this... (what we would need for custom kernel and GB ASOP?)

update on me:
PC still packed, finals over, and should be grabbing my pc in a week or so before spring quarter starts ive been missing thememing and posting more relevant things lol.