Hi
I just updated to Froyo, but found it extremely unstable and buggy so now i would like to downgrade to 2.1 again. How do i do that?
Tanks
pretty much the same way you installed Froyo, but selecting another ROM, and cleaning up all the data & cache
there are already several topics about reverting back from froyo to eclair, perhaps you should check those for the details
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Hi,
I've just downloaded ROM Manager free from Market.
I need to update to froyo without connecting to PC (I don't have UPS and power shut downs are common in my area. Moreover, installing from phone seems to be simple).
I've clicked Flash to Clockwork Mod Recovery. And Have backedup Current ROM.
How do i update now?
I have downloaded a XXJPU firmware from sam-firmware.com
It consists of the following files
GT-I9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJPU.tar.md5
I9000XXJPU-REV03-PDA-low-CL747761.tar.md5
MODEM_I9000XXJPU.tar.md5
s1_odin_20100512.pit
Are these files enough to update through ROM Manager? If yes, where should i place these files and how do i proceed?
Please help - have been in stock firmware since I've bought. (No Froyo nor gingerbread, because of my lack of knowledge )
Thanks in advance!
The files which you have mentioned can only be updated through Odin or Heimdall which requires computer access.
The only way which I know that you can flash through ClockworkMod recovery is through custom firmwares. Bear in mind that the custom firmware which I'll be providing the link to is Froyo (2.2.1)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814091
Follow the "Clean guide" which shows how to install that custom firmware with the highest percentage of success.
(JUST follow step 4, the part where you need to transfer the custom ROM into your phone and NOT the part about CWM "update .zip" since you already have clockworkmod recovery)
And then, jump/skip all the way to step 12 and follow the procedures from there normally.
I assume that you have a clean eclair ROM which does not have any tweaks/lagfixs (such as Voodoo etc.)
Hope this helps.
Thanks man.
I'm really afraid of using custom ROMs...
If only there was an easy way to update to official ROMs...
Anyway, i'm going to try this Darky's ROM. Hope it is not filled of bugs.
Installed Darky's ROM. Thank you and Darky. I finally got froyo.
ROM Seems to be super fast. But lags(gets stuck in some apps) more frequent than eclair
And seems to have bugs
Like for example: Defauly Music Player is not working properly.
Also lost default Galaxy S lockscreen (though i can get than using an android market app)
Not sure about battery though.
Problem solved. Will be replying in Darky's thread about the bugs...
emmarbee said:
Installed Darky's ROM. Thank you and Darky. I finally got froyo.
ROM Seems to be super fast. But lags(gets stuck in some apps) more frequent than eclair
And seems to have bugs
Like for example: Defauly Music Player is not working properly.
Also lost default Galaxy S lockscreen (though i can get than using an android market app)
Not sure about battery though.
Problem solved. Will be replying in Darky's thread about the bugs...
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When you go from eclair to froyo, a factory reset is a must otherwise you will stuck with force closes and crashing apps, make sure you back up your apps, contacts and text messages then preform a factory reset after that your sgs will run fast and smooth buddy.
Then there is this battery issue, with costum rom your battery will drain quicker, so do a full charge then reboot into recovery and search for battery stats and do a battery wipe, this will add some more power to your battery.
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emmarbee said:
Installed Darky's ROM. Thank you and Darky. I finally got froyo.
ROM Seems to be super fast. But lags(gets stuck in some apps) more frequent than eclair
And seems to have bugs
Like for example: Defauly Music Player is not working properly.
Also lost default Galaxy S lockscreen (though i can get than using an android market app)
Not sure about battery though.
Problem solved. Will be replying in Darky's thread about the bugs...
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There's a version 6.0 from Darky
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814091
Follow the steps from the new "Installation guide" and remember to do step 7 if you think that your phone is not performing up to par.
Make sure to back up your stuff onto your internal or external SD-card before proceeding and follow ALL the steps shown there
Hey,
So this morning I was looking for a way to get my Samsung Vibrant's GPS to work properly, so I searched and found multiple references to the JI6 firmware version.
After following the instructions and completing the install, I rebooted my phone and saw that I actually DOWNGRADED to Eclair.
I really would like to get Froyo (I had 2.2, but 2.2.1 is fine too) back on my phone, nothing fancy, just the stock version for my phone. I have searched the web and this forum and couldn't find anything referencing upgrading the SGH-T959, only the i9000 and Captivate.
I have tried a reset and I'm still on Eclair. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Gavi
**EDIT**
I was able to upgrade after multiple tries with Kies Mini, I kept on getting fail messages.
Thanks anyways.
To Mod: I was looking for a way to delete post, feel free to do so.
Gavi
So I hate my Samsung Galaxy S i9000 but only because it doesn't work. IF it was working I would love it a lot. The phone is rooted and I am running Vodafone's standard version of Froyo if such a thing even exists (no custom rom).
Now I have read about Odin and different firmwares but I am still VERY lost. I don't even know if any custom firmware would do me any good.
So here are my problems:
My Galaxy S is laggy as hell even tough I have installed lag fix.
GPS doesn't work AT ALL. I have installed pretty much every silly GPS app I could find on forums and in the market. I also entered a bunch of silly numbers yet the GPS is wrong by like 500 metres. Sometimes it gets VERY accurate if I run GPS Aids but google map instantly "fixes" it in just 1 second and screws up badly again >:C
If I take pictures with the front camera they will get displayed once I reboot the phone
and so on. it's completly buggered and I don't know why.
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So will a custom rom fix this kind of stuff? will i get working gps with a custom rom or are those gps apps supposed to fix my GPS which they don't at all?
Do custom roms force a loader on me? I like TouchWiz.
Can I still use Gmail and other google apps with a custom rom?
Seriously I am pretty confused and don't know what to do since September 2010 but I never brought up the curage to ask / thought I might figure it out by studying forums but I am still terribly lost.
If your phone is playing up that much I'd think a custom or different stock rom would be the your best bet. I remember when I got my phone it was horrible in terms of stability and lag etc etc, since I've started flashing different roms I haven't looked back, of course you lose your warranty though. I think most of your problems are probably software related, though they could be hardware(gps /camera). To pick a rom your either looking at Froyo or Gingerbread, then do you want a stock(many newer stock Samsung roms are fairly good in stability and performance) or custom(modified stock roms), then you can go picking from there. Read up lots before you flash on what things are(Kernels, modems, clockworkmod, download mode, odin etc) and then if you are confident go for it. Don't hesitate to ask anything
Reading and learning are the key, as stated, my recommendation is to explore the ezbase roms and easy Odin as a great and easy start to rom flashing, and dont be afraid to ask,
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thanks a lot for the help.
If I set my phone back to factory reset will it jump back to 2.1 - the OS the phone came with or will it STAY at 2.2?
to be honest I personally believe the rom won't get touched if you do a factory reset so I will be stuck at 2.2. i have called samsung and they said it would jump back to 2.1. now i don't believe a single word samsung says.
IF I can always go back to 2.1 I could try Samsung's 2.3 - see if that does me any good and if that doesn't work I will jump back to 2.1 and root it again and use a custom ROM. I have already rooted it and used a one click solution which exists for 2.1 and 2.2 (i forgot the name of it but it was some orange icon with some arrow in it).
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thanks a lot for the help.
If I set my phone back to factory reset will it jump back to 2.1 - the OS the phone came with or will it STAY at 2.2?
2.2 or whatever the current rom is .
suggest one update to Froyo 2.2.1 its the best . 2.1 is very laggy
no custom rom can fix a broken gps if it is broken
remove lagfix before flashing any rom .
Possible best fix would be to wipe phone via factory reset losing all data
Via Odin install Froyo 2.2.1 with pit 512 and repartition checked .
GPS hardware thread fix may help .
jje
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so
1) the samsung dude told sh*t when he said it would jump to the firmware the phone came with (just as i had assumed)
2) froyo 2.2.1 is more stable and better than any build of gingerbread? i thought gingerbread was a great battery saver and overall really nice
3) so with the gps problems i have stated it sounds more like broken hardware instead of software? i could still give the phone back but from everything i have read on the net GPS is just buggered on the galaxy s.
like i have said with GPS aids it will work fine (gps aids will give me a PERFECT location) but once I jump to google maps - google maps will automatically "correct" the positing which will be way off.
4) sorry for that stupid question but i don't really understand "Via Odin install Froyo 2.2.1 with pit 512 and repartition checked". What exactly is "pit 512" and what does "repartition checked" mean?
sorry to ask
Go to ezbase thread and there you will get instructions with screenshots of how to use it, and all the stuff you need to download, and you can then flash either a slim rooted 2.2.1 or 2.3.3.
GTi 9000 insanity006/glitch
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Go to ezbase thread and there you will get instructions with screenshots of how to use it, and all the stuff you need to download, and you can then flash either a slim rooted 2.2.1 or 2.3.3.
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are we talking about this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991792
That's the one, there are two sets of 3 firmware files, one for GB, one for froyo
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There s ezbase 4 also which is jvo based I think
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Hello.
So I've used Doc's ROMKitchen for both a custom 2.1 and 2.2.1 ROM and things ran generally smooth.. a pair of issues with the 2.2. one but errors that were my own to start with.
Now I tried to upgrade to 2.3.3 but unfortunately the experience hasn't been so smooth.
I flashed a stock ROM (First JVO then at a later phase, JV5), full factory reset, installed a Kernel (SpeedMod), installed the Doc ROM - And it's here that problems start. First it's the wizard that crashes... I was able to work around it, but I wonder if this is a sign of problems or it's nothing to worry about.
The biggest concern however is how no applications from those that I selected are installed, not even MTP control, along with the fact that I seem to not having any of the sounds installed or something.
I figure this may be related to either how I cooked the ROM or installed it, but would like to know if anyone else felt the same issue and knew how to fix it.
Thanks.
Alright, I have been reading the forums, wikis, Q&As and stickies for a few days and I am getting ready to start playing with my cappy. I have a few unresolved questions which, for a non-noob will take a snap.
I am currently running 2.2 i897uckb1 on the Samsung-SGH-I897. It is rooted and unlocked. I purchased the phone in this state. The only major modification that I have made is the One Click Lag Fix (which worked awesomely). Here are my noobish questions:
1) I am running 2.2 and so I must have the bootloaders for 2.2 installed, is this correct?
2) The only reason to ever change the bootloaders, or flash with a rom that includes bootloaders, is to go from a 2.2 rom to a 2.3 rom. Is that correct?
3) What is the REAL advantage of moving to 2.3 roms? Will this change my life or am I likely to see just as neat stuff on the 2.2 roms?
4) Should I undo the One Click Lag Fix before monkeying with roms?
5) People always recommend flashing to stock before flashing to a custom rom. This is one of those things that seems to be taken for granted, what stock is. I can only assume that stock is the vanilla 2.1 rom that came with the phone when shipped. Is this correct and is this step really neccessary, as it seems a bit tedious to do before trying out a bunch of roms?
Thanks in advance!
1) Not necessary, but no way to know till you flash a GB and see if it works (I recommend just flash them t be sure).
2) In your case yes. People with older phones changed to GB bootloaders for the 3 button fix. Keep in mind that GB bootloaders are backwards compatible with froyo and eclair, they also work on AOSP.
3) Its just the next thing. I saw way better battery life on GB than I ever did on froyo (but thats a matter of opinion). Only negative is on gingerbread I saw little bit of a drop on fps. IMO if you are willing to take the risk of flashing bootloaders give it a go and try it, else you can go back to froyo.
4) Yes remove lag fix if you ever flash anything.
5)This is a so so thing. If you have ClockworkMod then most of the times doing a factory reset+ cache clear+ Dalvik cache wipe will do the same thing as flash to stock. In the off chance it doesn't "flash to stock" can be achieved by flashing any "stock" or leak "stock" in the site. You should always prefer ones with out bootloaders to be safe.
Thanks a bunch for the reply. Gald that I had almost everything right. Time to play!