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[Q] About risks of flashing froyo and branded phones.

So on samfirmware you can download the froyo firmware and other files, and now I'm wondering: how safe is it, if I have a branded phone (austria (drei)), to flash the firmware? It says for jpm I need to first flash another firmware from there, so I'd probably do that too.
What does really happen though? Will it be unlocked and/or unbranded, could it break something, and is there a way to backup my firmware in case something goes wrong?
And how would I get it back when flashing breaks something, like if download mode then doesn't work anymore or something.
Oh and, hi I'm new here

I also have the SGS from Drei.at. If you would like to unlock your phone,
it's turned out to be (surprisingly) very easy: just download from market SGS_Unlock.apk.,open it - and you will get your code.
Now, if you want your phone being unbranded and running better than before, but not Froyo although: you can make the registry hack and upgrade to the latest official build via Kies. Here is what I did:
".....I changed registry from
"SoftwareRevision"="I9000NEJG3/I9000DREDRE/I9000NEJG1/I9000NEJG3"
"ProductCode"="GT-I9000HKDDRE"
"HIDSWVER"="I9000NEJG3/I9000DREDRE/I9000NEJG1/I9000NEJG3"
to
"SoftwareRevision"="I9000XXJF3/I9000SWC/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3"
"ProductCode"="GT-I9000HKDXEE"
"HIDSWVER"="I9000XXJF3/I9000SWC/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3"
Now after upgrade, I have:
I9000XWJM2/I9000XEEJM1/I9000XXJM1/I9000XWJM2
GT-I9000HKDDRE
the 3 branding is gone, but in the phone it says :
Firmware version:2.1-update1
Build number ECLAIR.XWJM2........"
Now the phone runs much smoother, I don't notice any lags (before I had a lot of problems), and have some minor improvements overall.
The only thing I would like to mention is: now after upgrade, if I am going to Firmware upgrade in Kies, it says: "This device's version cannot be updated" instead of something like before: there is no update, as you are running latest version.... Not sure why this happened, but at-least I know that there some people also got this message.... may be it's because at first I've upgraded the phone and then unlocked it, but I don't know.....
Not sure yet how serious this situation is for upgrading the phone via Kies when Froyo will come out officially, didn't have time to research it... But in the worst scenario I always have the possibility to do it manually - 3 buttons download mode is working.
I know this is not exactly what you were asking for, just thought may be this info also would be any helpful.

Nothing stops you from re-flashing your carriers firmware either, so make sure you have a backup using rom manager or check and see if your original firmware is on samfirmware.
Also, backup your /efs folder just in case, and make note of your apn settings.

logih said:
".....I changed registry from
"SoftwareRevision"="I9000NEJG3/I9000DREDRE/I9000NEJG1/I9000NEJG3"
"ProductCode"="GT-I9000HKDDRE"
"HIDSWVER"="I9000NEJG3/I9000DREDRE/I9000NEJG1/I9000NEJG3"
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This is a really strange combination of firmware.
NE stands for H3G Nordic (Sweden)
Are you sure it was like that?
I900ONEJG3 would make much more sense (-> ONE Austria)
logih said:
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The only thing I would like to mention is: now after upgrade, if I am going to Firmware upgrade in Kies, it says: "This device's version cannot be updated" instead of something like before: there is no update, as you are running latest version.... Not sure why this happened, but at-least I know that there some people also got this message.... may be it's because at first I've upgraded the phone and then unlocked it, but I don't know.....
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I sent you a PM explaining this...

MCOGW said:
This is a really strange combination of firmware.
NE stands for H3G Nordic (Sweden)
Are you sure it was like that?
I900ONEJG3 would make much more sense (-> ONE Austria)
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No mistake here, I copy-pasted that from registry before upgrading.
Thank you.

I also want to debrand my orange galaxy asap... I have unlocked it already and have backed up the efs folder.... Download and recovery both work... Not sure if i should go the KIES root or odin... But i freakin hate kies
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

[Q] Only one soft / Signal without sim card

Hi forum
I have a very unusual problem with SGS. Well, from the beginning.
My mobile operator, has given me the SGS (with Android 2.2).
So I decided to upgrade to version 2.2.1, possibly Cyanomod / draky's. I plugged the phone to the PC and step by step according to the tutorial:
- downloaded Odin3 1.7
- pitting 512
- Keis with drivers
- And of course the latest 2.2.1 I9000XWJS3
Fleshed this soft thanks odin. Telephone, everything installed, Odin wrote "PASS" and there was a reboot. There was a samsung logo and then black screen and light vibration from time to time. Zero response.
I learned about the "Recovery Mode " did reset the cache, etc. Reboot ... NOTHING. So stweirdziłem that you need to return to the previous firmware ... Now all my flash's finished in the same way: a black screen and a slight vibration.
I tried reaaaaly a lot of versions and nothing. I tried it once cyanonmod, darky's mod. And nothing. Somewhere on this forum, I found versions: Froyo (2.2) That does not bricks. Worked.
But, this is the ONLY version that can be installed and running.
But it is not so big problem. The problem arises when I put the SIM card. Phone lying on the table (in a place where I always had coverage in other phones) to lose coverage. To one or zero bars. Neither I can not get anywhere else, nor to call me you can not reach you.
But when I stretch out my SIM card, coverage remains. At least in the form of dashes. Of course, nowhere is this possible calling, but the phone displays one or sometimes four lines.
My question:
Could this be the fault of soft? What should I do if I can not change it? Return to factory settings is not possible because they get a black screen and a slight vibration. I have tried:
- changing soft to 2.2.1
- 3 button recovery
- flashed with the kernel
- w8 for over an hour! to give SGS time to install everything right
- reupdating soft for hundreds ways
- read all FAQs on forums...
I didn't "root"
althou I tried to ":update.zip" in recovery mode but it gives only new errors.
Anyone have any idea? Or I am doomed for Samsung service?
thx

And how about getting back to factory soft. I mean, the soft that come to me with the new phone?
Or these soft has been overwritten by the all flashe's I tried to install, and is unbeckupable?
maybe this will solve the signal problem?

swiechu said:
And how about getting back to factory soft. I mean, the soft that come to me with the new phone?
Not unless you saved it .
Or these soft has been overwritten by the all flashe's I tried to install, and is unbeckupable?
But off course .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818556
Flash via Odin to Eclair then update to 2.2 via Kies and you should get original as the download .
jje
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thx, I will try it tooday

JJEgan said:
swiechu said:
And how about getting back to factory soft. I mean, the soft that come to me with the new phone?
Not unless you saved it .
Or these soft has been overwritten by the all flashe's I tried to install, and is unbeckupable?
But off course .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818556
Flash via Odin to Eclair then update to 2.2 via Kies and you should get original as the download .
jje
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I downgrade to 2.1-upadate1 (I9000XXJM4). Still no signal with SIM card. But when I try to upgrade to 2.2 via Kies 2.0 and didn't have info about possible upgrade to 2.2. So I downloaded old version of Kies (1.5.1) and try to again with regedit tweek and now I get information: "This software verios you cannot update"
Tryied "Test mode ON" "Test mode OFF", still nothing....
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You will have to continue and flash the stock rom 2,2,1 as per the posted link .
Sim card have you checked it works on another phone .
jje

Yes SIM card is working perfectly on another iphone 3gs and nokia c5-00.
Now I don't have time to do all these steps, but tomorrow I will contact my operator to service it or maybe change to new one.
And do you think the signal problem might be the soft foulty? I think it is somenthink more...
And thank you for all the help.

[Q] Softkeys not working after update

I updated my SGS using Kies to 2.2.1. I have not rooted the phone or made any other changes to the firmware before this. After the update, my back key randomly seems to have gotten "stuck" and pressing the home key snapped a screenshot. This was bad enough. Now, both softkeys have stopped working, although the home button seems to work fine. I have done every reset on the phone that I can find, but still no help. Of course, I am still running 2.2.1. I can't think of any other cause for the problem except the update. Has anyone else had or heard of this and does anyone know of a fix?
SGS GT-I9000T
Firmware 2.2.1
Kernel version 2.6.32.9
Build number FROYO.UBJP9
PDA I9000TUBJP9
Phone I9000TUBJP9
CSC I9000TUUBJP9
Build Info 2011.01
Sent from my Laptop 'cause the **** phone won't work right.

I have had this problem before. What I had to do to fix it, was flash a 2.1 rom with Odin.
If you don't want to go that route, check in Kies somewhere in the tools tab for an emergency firmware recovery. Hook the phone up and see if that will fix your issue.
Have you factory reset your phone?

I have already tried the factory data reset and the factory format. Nothing from either of those options. I tried the Kies emergency recovery and it is asking me for a code that I have no idea where to get...
I am downloading the files now to try the Odin flash...I guess we'll see how that works.
The next logical question would be why did this happen? Will I be able to update to Froyo? Or is this gonna happen again the next time I try to do an official update?

It could just be a buggy flash. I really don't know the answer to that.
If your 2.1 rom has 3 files, flash with a 512 pit and re-partition.
If 1 file, no pit no re-partition.
Yes, you will be able to upgrade to Froyo afterwards.

Not sure what happened, but something didn't work right.
After the first flash, all appeared to be well, but when I tried to swipe the screen to unlock it, nothing happened.
So I tried it again. Now, there is an eight sided star type thing that keeps flashing on the screen. If I disconnect the USB cable, the Samsung screen keeps flashing. I can't get ADB or Odin to recognize anything.
Any ideas?

PHEW! Using the button combinations I was able to get back into download mode and I am currently flashing again. The most surprising thing is that the button combination trick didn't work before. Hopefully it will work this time.
Damn! So much for that. Even after flashing again, everything just keeps flashing. I would greatly appreciate any help or ideas that anyone might have.

Alright, final update for the night. I finally got it flashed, and its now flashed to
2.1-update1
I9000XXJG1
Kernel 2.6.29
ECLAIR.XWJG5
PDA I9000XWJG5
Phone I9000XXJG1
CSC I9000OXXJG4
At some point I might try to do the Froyo update again.
Now the bad news...soft keys still not working. Any other thoughts on what could cause them not to work?

The firmware that you have just successfuly flashed, was it 3 files or just 1?
Have you tried to update and touch key drivers previously?

I updated with a 3 file which I found at samfirmware.com. It's currently the only thing I could get to work. I believe that it is what I had before the Froyo update. And I seem to have all functionality except the softkeys.
I haven't done any other updates since or any driver updates. I didn't even know there were any.

Did you use a 512 pit and re-partition?
I had this problem before once, and I flashed this firmware and it resolved the issue. It's up to you if you want to try it. It is an Australian 2.1 firmware.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=45UEDN35
If you want to give it a try, use a 512 pit and re-partition.

Alright, I downloaded your files, but when I tried to unzip the files, I keep getting an error the the files are corrupt. Not sure what is going on there.
I am a dumba$$. I just realized that my wife has the EXACT same phone as me. We got them at the same time, so all the original information is the same. What I need is:
GT-I9000T
2.1-update1
Baseband Version I9000TUBJG7
Kernel version 2.6.29 [email protected] #2
Build number ECLAIR.UBJG5
PDA I9000TUBJG5
PHONE I9000TUBJG7
CSC I9000TUUBJG4
Is there anywhere that I can get this firmware? Is there anyway to make a backup copy from my wife's phone that I can just install on mine? I do not have root access on here phone, and after all the trouble I'm having with mine, I don't think that she'll let me, so hopefully there would be a way to do it without it.

Hey man,
I did a little searching for you, but could not find that exact firmware. I did find this, and it should work.
Here's the thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=907701
Here's the download
http://www.mediafire.com/?7wgu37wek6vybia
Rom info
GT-I9000T
Baseband Version2.1 update1
Kernel Version 2.6.29 [email protected] #2
Build ECLAIR.UBJI1
PDA: I9000TUBJI1
PHONE: I9000TUBJH1
CSC:I9000TUUBJI1
Edit: I did read through this thread a bit, and it seems that this rom may disable 3 button recovery. If that's the case, I would still flash this to get your softkeys working again. Make sure to flash the 3 button fix after this firmware flash if it no longer works.

I actually found and flashed that firmware a little while ago with no improvement. Still no softkeys. I am completely confused. I thought this was software, and now I am beginning to wonder. Is there anything else that I can install that might fix this?
Since I no longer have stock firmware and don't seem to be able to be able to find the original again, I'm not sure that I am even going to be able to take it back to my carrier, since I believe that the warranty is voided unless I can return it to the original firmware.

Hello,
I'll keep an eye out for that firmware, it has to be somewhere you would think.
In the meantime, to pull the backup from your wifes phone, I do believe you need root access. Maybe you can pursuade her by cooking her a nice dinner with a good bottle of pinot noir
In the meantime, I'll keep looking for you.

I'm not even sure how long it's been anymore, but I am still working on this...
Okay, so I think I'm just going to swipe my wife's phone and root it while she is not looking...
My question is this: Is there a guide that will tell me how to 1. root (then unroot) her phone and 2. create a backup of her firmware that I can install on my phone. Also, if said backup can be used with Odin, I will be happy to share it here since it seems to be lacking and much needed.

Flashed back to stock but still on KOR, kies wont update

I flashed my brothers phone with a JVR Korean firmware, the reception was terrible. I then proceeded to flash the JH2 firmware, thinking i could use that and upgrade to kies. BUT SMALL PROBLEM.
i found the firmware, flashed it along with csc and modem. but now when i open kies, it shows the JH2 Firmware in the software version area, but then besides JH2 its says (KOR).
I tried the reg hack, nothing worked, apparently my product code in "rededit" is set to the kor version, i tried changing it but nothing......how do i fix this?. its really pissing me off
edit** if i wanted, if its too much trouble to get back to stock, could i theoretically from froyo get cf root on it? then install gingerbread roms after flashing CWM through rom manager?

Try this to change your product code:
*#272*imei#*
Where imei# is the actual imei # to the phone.
Please keep in mind, changing this will wipe the phone to factory default

greeced said:
Try this to change your product code:
*#272*imei#*
Where imei# is the actual imei # to the phone.
Please keep in mind, changing this will wipe the phone to factory default
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SO when i do that i can change the product code right? not the IMEI code? cause i dont really feel comfortable changing the imei code :s
EDIT* thaat code wont work!!
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Hey the code didnt work! and i also reflashed using odin! it shows on KIES all the CSC: JH2, PDA: JH2 but after JH2 it says (KOR) and "this version cannot be updated."

is the phone rooted?
Best course of action if you want official stock 2.3.3 on the phone would be if it was rooted, then download SpoofFw from the market and change the firmware to the Canadian region one. I believe the program sets the phone to JL2.
After that, plug it into kies, it should want to update to KC1 first, then to KG3 (2.3.3).
After that, the product code will most likely still be KOR. If it is, do the code I mentioned above and change it to BMC.

greeced said:
is the phone rooted?
Best course of action if you want official stock 2.3.3 on the phone would be if it was rooted, then download SpoofFw from the market and change the firmware to the Canadian region one. I believe the program sets the phone to JL2.
After that, plug it into kies, it should want to update to KC1 first, then to KG3 (2.3.3).
After that, the product code will most likely still be KOR. If it is, do the code I mentioned above and change it to BMC.
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I was using this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835628
phone is NOT rooted, but apparently using this you can just trick kies, and it should push a update! BUT everytime kies wants to start sending the update, my usb disconnects!?? and its only when kies wants to push the update to the phone
edit** i also tried flashing CF root thorough ODIN, has 2 files, the pit, and the pda CF root file...when flashed my screen just stuck at the GT I9000M logo..

Unless I'm wrong, that method hasn't worked in a while.
If you can root your phone, do so.. its pretty easy after that.
If you don't want to root, then download KC1 from samfirmware, and install it via odin. after that KIES should update to KG3. If it doesn't, I know the code I mentioned above works on both Froyo and Gingerbread.
However if your phone is still disconnecting, you may have to reinstall the drivers for the phone on your PC.

Can you link me to it? i cant seem to find it, i have a username also :s
edit* found it, will try flashing and hopefully this works
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So i downloaded the KC1 firmware, and inside the rar file is called a I9000UGKC1_homebinary.rar, and inside that when extracted is a modem,zimgage, and other junk files....what am i supposed to load on the phone?
I dont see any csc, or modem files, is that huge homebinary supposed to be flashed on pda? so all your flashing is PIT and PDA?...
editt** never mind, you just put the huge file on pda, and select the pit and flash

Are you sure its a .rar file you downloaded and not a .tar?
If its a .tar, just put it in the PDA section of ODIN. Do not unrar or untar it.

Ok thank you so much Greeced, who sat here with me for the past little while triyng to fix this problem! After flashing the KC1 firmware, Kies now is updating my firmware....as of right now its backing up all my files. Once again thanks sooo much. Another reason why i love xda. They always help with all 3 smartphones ive had

Ha, you're lucky you had a question to the one problem I knew the answer to... I'm still very new to all this too... And many have helped me.
Glad it worked... Just remember if the product code is still KOR, the code above will now work.
Edit* - and for good measure, once the phone is back on KG3 and the BMC product code, be sure to boot into recovery mode and wipe cache and factory default to clear any residuals that may have remained behind. Otherwise you may get a few force closes.

greeced said:
Ha, you're lucky you had a question to the one problem I knew the answer to... I'm still very new to all this too... And many have helped me.
Glad it worked... Just remember if the product code is still KOR, the code above will now work.
Edit* - and for good measure, once the phone is back on KG3 and the BMC product code, be sure to boot into recovery mode and wipe cache and factory default to clear any residuals that may have remained behind. Otherwise you may get a few force closes.
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Running into another problem, it will say checking firmware bla bla, downloading, but then my gt on the bottom right corner of kies, says "connection lost." it keeps doing this and is getting rather annoying....
edit** IMEI code did the change thingy, will test again...

Ok try this:
Before you do anything, boot into recovery mode and wipe cache and factory default, then try KIES again. If it still doesn't work:
1. Go into device manager with the phone plugged in, and remove the samsung drivers (uninstall).
2. Disconnect your phone.
3. Uninstall KIES.
4. Restart your computer
5. Download a fresh copy of KIES and install it.
6. Plug your phone in and have it install the drivers.
7. Run KIES and try it again.

greeced said:
Ok try this:
Before you do anything, boot into recovery mode and wipe cache and factory default, then try KIES again. If it still doesn't work:
1. Go into device manager with the phone plugged in, and remove the samsung drivers (uninstall).
2. Disconnect your phone.
3. Uninstall KIES.
4. Restart your computer
5. Download a fresh copy of KIES and install it.
6. Plug your phone in and have it install the drivers.
7. Run KIES and try it again.
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Never mind! i got it working! did the imei code you said to do! kies is now updating! thanks for the help buddy! Now time to get onto that 20% final project due tomorrow. Sigh, family first really appreciate the time you took to help out sometimes people just skip over threads like this, thanks buddy

Anytime... thanks

+1 this has worked for me to flash a bell phone back to stop w/ the latest update

[Q] i9100xxKP8 busted my phone

Hi everyone,
This is my first time and I am wondering if someone can help. I have tried everything and nothings far.
I have SG SII few weeks ago someone mentioned that ICS was out so I googled it and followed the instructions which installed i9100xxKP8 4.0.3 version and at the first start the phone does not recognise any SIM card you put. I know I made the mistake not noted down the original firmware number etc.. But I am stuck I can't use Kies to upgrade to the proper O2 upgrade which is out.
Any help would be appreciate it before I bin this lovely phone .
Thank you
Wessam

Firstly this is the wrong forum this forum is for the Samsung Galaxy S (Not SII/2).
Luckily this is not a phone specific thing all that much.
To get your stock rom go to sammobile.com. Find the firmware that best matches your situation, i.e. country and provider. There are also downloadable instructions. Another thing you could do is go to your correct forum and look for the correct firmware.
To be clear all you have to do is install the stock firmware and your phone should be recognised by Kies. If this doesn't happen then you may have to make another post in the correct thread. A fix you could try (not sure this will work on S2) is type *#262*your imei# and select the correct csc code (Changing the code will reboot your phone and perform a factory reset). Also find this on the sammobile.com website, i think letter codes or something.