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Hi,
I've just upgraded to the galaxy s from the htc hero and had a couple of questions i was hoping someone could answer.
First off is there any way to tell which firmware versions are 'official' releases and which are leaked/beta versions?
I used to have a samsung s8300 so i understand the naming convention to some extent, however i was confused how the firmware jumped from I9000XWJG5 (July-release5) to I9000XWJM1 (M?-release1) and then finally to I9000XXJP1 & I9000XXJPC. It seems like the naming convention's gone out the window, or am i missing something?
With the hero all the updates are done using the recovery menu using update.zip files. Generally this update method keeps your settings & apps without the need to backup/restore every time. Is it possible to get the stock samsung firmwares in this format as it seems like odin will wipe everything? Or is it possible to trick kies into thinking your phone has a debranded firmware so it pushes the original roms instead of the bloated network ones?
Finally, i've seen various methods for rooting an existing rom. Are the update.zip files which root your phone rom specific or do they just root your existing rom regardless of its version?
Sorry if these are dumb questions, i've had a good look around everywhere and these are the only things i couldn't clear up.
Any answers are much appreciated!
Thanks,
Mark.
Hope this helps..
1. I9000XXJM1 is the latest official release for Android 2.1 (Eclair). All others after this more or less veer from Alpha to Beta..
2. Firmware naming convention is listed here Samsung Letter Codes
3. I doubt if complete firmware updates are done using update.zip. Not ruling it out but Nandroid/Data backup is probably the way to go..
4. update.zip are usually specific to ROMs unless indicated otherwise.
The sticky in this forum (Must Read)is fairly detailed, would have thought it is a must-read
reb73 said:
Hope this helps..
1. I9000XXJM1 is the latest official release for Android 2.1 (Eclair). All others after this more or less veer from Alpha to Beta..
2. Firmware naming convention is listed here Samsung Letter Codes
3. I doubt if complete firmware updates are done using update.zip. Not ruling it out but Nandroid/Data backup is probably the way to go..
4. update.zip are usually specific to ROMs unless indicated otherwise.
The sticky in this forum is fairly detailed, would have thought it is a must-read
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Thanks for the reply.
Aye i've read through the faq it cleared most things up, was just these couple of things i stil wasn't sure of.
Is there any way to check whether the firmware is an official release or not? The link you posted is similar to what i had bookmarked from my previous samsung phone, but i'm still a little confused at to what the 'M' refers to in "I9000XXJM1", i'd have expected a 'G' or 'H'. Simarly with the JMC firmware.
thanks again!
Mark.
It also depends on region. But anyways do not install jpc or froyo betas. It will break your phone somehow
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ickyboo said:
It also depends on region. But anyways do not install jpc or froyo betas. It will break your phone somehow
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk
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I'm on JPC since 30-Aug-2010 and pretty happy with the performance so far.. No burns, scratches or breakages to report of
mark_glh said:
Hi,
I've just upgraded to the galaxy s from the htc hero and had a couple of questions i was hoping someone could answer.
First off is there any way to tell which firmware versions are 'official' releases and which are leaked/beta versions?
I used to have a samsung s8300 so i understand the naming convention to some extent, however i was confused how the firmware jumped from I9000XWJG5 (July-release5) to I9000XWJM1 (M?-release1) and then finally to I9000XXJP1 & I9000XXJPC. It seems like the naming convention's gone out the window, or am i missing something?
With the hero all the updates are done using the recovery menu using update.zip files. Generally this update method keeps your settings & apps without the need to backup/restore every time. Is it possible to get the stock samsung firmwares in this format as it seems like odin will wipe everything? Or is it possible to trick kies into thinking your phone has a debranded firmware so it pushes the original roms instead of the bloated network ones?
Finally, i've seen various methods for rooting an existing rom. Are the update.zip files which root your phone rom specific or do they just root your existing rom regardless of its version?
Sorry if these are dumb questions, i've had a good look around everywhere and these are the only things i couldn't clear up.
Any answers are much appreciated!
Thanks,
Mark.
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I did the same last week... And I've been spun out with the whole firmware thing... of having to update to a base firmware then apply a zip over the top...
The hardest part of putting roms on the hero was picking which one to have .
Ibanez33 said:
I did the same last week... And I've been spun out with the whole firmware thing... of having to update to a base firmware then apply a zip over the top...
The hardest part of putting roms on the hero was picking which one to have .
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Lol yeah thats true, too much choice Ended up settling on villainrom.
Sweet. Found the thread on updating to any official firmware using kies - will give that a try. Perhaps that should get added to the faq?
Hello Everyone,
I just bought a GT-I9000 as I literally read many good things about it but I was in for a surprise.
I would firstly like to endorse that the video shown while registration was absolutely right. Now straight to the point, this device doesn't have market icon, perhaps due to the region. After reading and searching for hours I found out the rooting and upgrading to Gingerbread would solve my problem.
What mobile has:
Model Number: GT-I9000
Firmware version: 2.1-updated1
Base-band version: I9000JXJG2
Kernel version: 2.6.29 mobilus at the rate of SE-S606 # 2 (Doesn't let me post with the sign of at the rate)
Build number: ECLAIR.JPJG8
What I did:
1. Tried Kies to update as can be seen from Firmware, but nothing happened any further. Kies still shows that some version couldn't be installed successfully yet when I try to update it says I am using latest version.
2. Downloaded odin, gingerbread, CF-Root and when tried to start phone in download mode I noticed that it wasn't working either.
What I need:
That is only one thing, I need a market icon in my set so I could installed "Astro File Manager" to install all the apps and ".apk" files. Other than that its just a dog without teeth.
I don't care about latest or not, beautiful or not, fancy screen lockers etc as long as I can play vids, take pics, check emails and play games so it really doesn't matter whether I have Gingerbread, Froyo or Eclair, all I need is an icon...
Looking forward for your response.
Regards
PS: As i said I am a noob then I literally mean it, I was about to install CF root, and gingerbread by watching the videos and reading guidelines without having a know how of what is flash, what is CF root or root, what is CWM, kernel. In short I don't know anything.
I don't know about the policy of waiting patiently for the answer which could possibly ship one out of a problem but I am really looking forward to the xda crew to have a say in the issue I have been facing from a week.
Another thing which I forgot to mention is that 3 button download mode doesn't work either so what option I am left with given the circumstances.
Regards
Alright, I found market versions 1.1.2 and version 3.5.
Tried to install but it says problem parsing the package.
Which particular version am I supposed to look for? Secondly I found a market switcher, it got installed though gave an error "Root permission needed".
Downloaded z4root and tried to root temporarily. It kept on running for more than 20 minutes, hitting back simply brought me back to the menu but cell got hang. Rebooting which solved it but market which was installed is still behaving in the same manner.
Please anyone tell me some solution so I may not to roam from thread after thread.
Is it only me waiting from last three days to get even a single reply or its the routine here?
Calm down dude !
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I apologize that no one, especially the previous poster, has offered to help.
If you don't have the 3-button download mode working, I have seen threads regarding getting that working, so I would search for that.
I have no absolutely why you can't install the Market. Where are you from? I suppose some places don't have access.
As for rooting your device, there are a few good options of doing so. If you would, please try as many as it takes until one works.
I understand your concern, and there is a lot to learn about the wonderful world of Android. Please do not be discouraged; you will be up and running in no time.
I wish I could help you more, but I'm certain a little effort, positive thought, and surely some (hopefully soon to come) brilliant advice will have your SGS working beautifully in no time.
upichie said:
I apologize that no one, especially the previous poster, has offered to help.
If you don't have the 3-button download mode working, I have seen threads regarding getting that working, so I would search for that.
I have no absolutely why you can't install the Market. Where are you from? I suppose some places don't have access.
As for rooting your device, there are a few good options of doing so. If you would, please try as many as it takes until one works.
I understand your concern, and there is a lot to learn about the wonderful world of Android. Please do not be discouraged; you will be up and running in no time.
I wish I could help you more, but I'm certain a little effort, positive thought, and surely some (hopefully soon to come) brilliant advice will have your SGS working beautifully in no time.
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Thank you so much for encouraging.
I have rooted my device using z4root but it wasn't much of help. Tried the 3-button fix but it didn't work either.
Tried registry patch for kies, it started showing that there is a firmware upgrade, but after uploading firmware the kies showed that, "This device's firmware can't be upgraded".
And if I use any previous version of kies with registry patch, it says first upgrade kies and then your firmware.
So I am again on step one. Is there any way to upgrade to froyo?
My set is from KSA, I am currently In Pakistan. As for the details, of broadband and version you may check the first post.
Anyone around please?
Hey Guys,
Been quite a while since I last posted here, and I've not kept up with updating my phone. I know, I know, I should have carried on updating the firmware, but Eclair was fine for me at the time. Now, however, I want to update to Gingerbread. I've recently bought a Galaxy Tab and am amazed at the difference between Eclair and Gingerbread, plus my SGS is slowing right down for some reason. The other reason I want to upgrade is because my son's just got his SGS2 and I am jealous! So here's the thing...I've lost all confidence in my ability to flash my phone. I would assume I have to flash it up to Froyo before jumping to Gingerbread. I've completely forgotten how to do any of this and am now worried that I'll brick my phone. So, what I'm asking you guys for is a rough guide on how to get from Eclair to Gingerbread in easy steps.
My phone's rooted and running XWJM6 (baseband XXJM3). It's also got Ryan's One Click Lag fix installed.
Please help!
Anyone? My phone's force closing on loads of apps now, too, so really need to do something.
No-one want to help a damsel in distress? My phone's really running like a bag of the proverbial now...and I can't get viber to work properly on it.
Sorted it myself in the end.......was really nervous, as I've not flashed firmware via odin in over a year (my Tab updated via Kies). After jumping to Froyo XXJPU, I jumped to Gingerbread XXJVS and all seems fine. Once I'd flashed Froyo, it all came flooding back to me and I was well happy. What a difference!
Result.
Hi.
Just got my note today bought sim-free using an O2 sim-card, and it`s asking to do an update.
Is it safe to do an over the air update, or best to do it via kies, I know some brands of phone can be bricked when doing the OTA update.
Is this update ICS?
Thanks
John.
no the update isnt ics, sint wont be available til june time
you can do it OTA you wont brick anything becuse its a proper update, you only start getting itno bricking when you start using custom roms/kernels
Hello John
Hope you are enjoying your Note as much I am enjoying mine! It's really an awesome phone.
To answer your questions - yes you should be able to do the OTA update without hassles. Make sure you are on some WiFi connection and not 3G. The stock Note firmware is over 500mb in size!
I did mine over OTA, it failed, then I retried doing it with Kies and it worked 100%.
Don't worry about bricking your device. You are updating with the official firmware, using the official methods. So if it bricks, it's Samsung's fault, and not your's. They will replace the phone should that happen.
Unfortunately it is not ICS . If you check out the dev section you will soon realize everyone is waiting anxiously for the ICS update. When it will come no one knows...
As long as you have enought battery, OTA are safe, and since you've just got your Note, you won't have any personal data & files to backup.
Kies might not be 100% reliable, do it via Wifi (just done it yesterday).
It won't be the ICS upgrade, most certainly one of the last Gingerbread one, the LC1.
Before making the update, check your firmware and go there to get root (If you want it), because if you don't do it before, you won't be able to root the last Gingerbread ROM without downgrading then reupgrading your firmware.
On a side note, for your next questions go to the Q&A section
NB : BBQed by getack
Thanks guy`s
I am doing the OTA update, it says the download is 73.50mb
I am on 2.3.6 - N7000XXKK5 - 2.6.35.7N7000XXKKA-CL726566 , before the update.
John.
Like I said, if you want root it's easier to do it from your actual firmware than the updated one, think about it before pulling the trigger
Hi.
update went fine, not a big fan of root anyway.
John.
Ok.
OT, looking at your sign, you still got your One X? How it compare with the Note?
I will have to change that.
I returned the one x, it had a yellow spot on the bottom right of the screen, that got worse when the phone heated up, also it get hotter than i liked just under the camera, where the cpu is, temp went to 45.9c and i was not running anything, i am not a phone gamer, i prefer 360 or ps3, I had to reboot the phone to fix it.
John.
EDI : I see the note has the samsung camera pink spot
Sine. said:
Ok.
OT, looking at your sign, you still got your One X? How it compare with the Note?
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mine doesnt
OK, after following the well worn mantra of "If it ain't broke, fix it until it is", I have found myself in an odd position.
My phone only lasted in stock format for around 45 minutes when I bought it about 8 months ago. It was rooted and flashed straight away and has been working well ever since. However, last night I decided to fiddle about with a few things and found myself in a bit of a pickle where I was S-On with the **security warning** error at boot. After a few heart stopping moments and 5 minutes of reading I was able to resolve this and revert my phone back to stock running 2.3.3 and Sense 2.1. To be honest, this had been where I'd been planning to get to but not quite by the route I took but hey-ho, I got there in the end.
Anyway, I know I can simply re-root my phone etc and flash a new rom etc but I wanted to play with the phone in stock format for a while so I could get some comparisons against what I was familiar with in custom roms.
After the usual boot up and adding in gmail account details etc, everything was up and running. I launched Market and expected things to start happening but other than getting a handful of updates to stock items nothing else happened - more specifically, Market did not update to Google Play. No matter how many times I went in and out it stayed as the very old Market.
I then tried to get any OTA updates (of which I know for a fact there is at least one) but my phone reports that it is up to date and no updates are available.
So, while I know I can go back to custom roms I still want to have a play with a truly stock phone - but not quite such an old one. Does anybody have any suggestions about how I can kickstart my phone to get it to the state it 'should' be in with the latest version of GB and Play?
mr nick said:
OK, after following the well worn mantra of "If it ain't broke, fix it until it is", I have found myself in an odd position.
My phone only lasted in stock format for around 45 minutes when I bought it about 8 months ago. It was rooted and flashed straight away and has been working well ever since. However, last night I decided to fiddle about with a few things and found myself in a bit of a pickle where I was S-On with the **security warning** error at boot. After a few heart stopping moments and 5 minutes of reading I was able to resolve this and revert my phone back to stock running 2.3.3 and Sense 2.1. To be honest, this had been where I'd been planning to get to but not quite by the route I took but hey-ho, I got there in the end.
Anyway, I know I can simply re-root my phone etc and flash a new rom etc but I wanted to play with the phone in stock format for a while so I could get some comparisons against what I was familiar with in custom roms.
After the usual boot up and adding in gmail account details etc, everything was up and running. I launched Market and expected things to start happening but other than getting a handful of updates to stock items nothing else happened - more specifically, Market did not update to Google Play. No matter how many times I went in and out it stayed as the very old Market.
I then tried to get any OTA updates (of which I know for a fact there is at least one) but my phone reports that it is up to date and no updates are available.
So, while I know I can go back to custom roms I still want to have a play with a truly stock phone - but not quite such an old one. Does anybody have any suggestions about how I can kickstart my phone to get it to the state it 'should' be in with the latest version of GB and Play?
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Here is the latest WWE GB 2.3.5/Sense 3.0 RUU
http://bit.ly/HlnQ0J
tpbklake said:
Here is the latest WWE GB 2.3.5/Sense 3.0 RUU
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OK, I'm downloading this now and will give it a whirl. I'd still like to try and figure out why my phone won't update from its current state. It is a Virgin AU phone and I used their RUU to flash it so it is essentially back to the state I got it out of the box.