Hi guys,
I know some of you guys with a i9000M bell version are running the JP6 or JPM, can you please do a write up with details on how to do it via Odin.
Please include link to the files and what needs to be done before the flash on the stock JH2.
Thanks.
I just flashed JP6 using 512 no repartition right over stock UGJH2. It worked okay till today when after seeing a ton of FC's I had to power cycle the phone and when it came back it lost the CSC/Modem so I had to do a factory reset.
I went back to stock Bell firmware for now.. not sure what I'll do. I heard JM9 works good, but I really want a stable Froyo with voodoo
moophone said:
I just flashed JP6 using 512 no repartition right over stock UGJH2. It worked okay till today when after seeing a ton of FC's I had to power cycle the phone and when it came back it lost the CSC/Modem so I had to do a factory reset.
I went back to stock Bell firmware for now.. not sure what I'll do. I heard JM9 works good, but I really want a stable Froyo with voodoo
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Same thing happened to me. Which stock firmware did u get ? my phone will not event boot right now. Im only getting passed the animation then a black screen.
At least my Download/recovery works but even if i flash I9000UGJH2 from samfirmwares, it just stays on the black screen .... Trying another fix. But i think my internal SD card is finished. Hope not
I upgraded using reghack and Kies, but now there's no 850 band, so if you are on Bell do not bother to update with the Nordic firmwares.
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Hey all you fellow sad bunch of Bell Galaxy owners,
I did the bell upgrade via kies, did factory reset, cache wipe, format sd card and so far my phone is running just dandy on the new froyo.
I did it because it was all official and now I see that they pulled the update! And looking at all these threads it looks like this will brick my phone in a matter of days simply because of bad software, not hardware.
Should I try to downgrade before I'm doomed? And where do I find the old bell files to do this odin thing?
Any advice/curious musings would be greatly appreciated.
Yes.
I had mine on jk4 for a day and then changed firmwares. No issues so far.
I'm running jpu now.
Thanks! Hey it's not clear to me as to what is the best route to do the downgrade for the i9000m, and which roms are compatible with this bell version, can I install any rom and be fine?
I have the idea that the i9000m is quite different from the other galaxy s variants.
Rom manager doesn't work on this phone so I guess my only option is odin?
From what I understand, failure is mainly caused by a data corruption on the SDCard when changing firmware. So I'd stay away from frecquent firmware change for now...the more you do it, the higher the risk is.
JK4 is still official, so if you get issue with it, you're pretty much covered by the waranty.
I did mine and its been fine no problems
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Dusante said:
Thanks! Hey it's not clear to me as to what is the best route to do the downgrade for the i9000m, and which roms are compatible with this bell version, can I install any rom and be fine?
I have the idea that the i9000m is quite different from the other galaxy s variants.
Rom manager doesn't work on this phone so I guess my only option is odin?
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Rom Manager won't work on JK4 stock because it installed 3e recovery which checks that update.zip files are signed before running them. If you choose to stick with JK4 and want to pursue Rom Manager, your best bet is probably using a kernel which has Rom Manager built in. For example, I flashed SpeedMod Kernel k10j on one of my phones (check the i9000 dev forums).
If you choose to "downgrade", use Odin. JK3 (2.2) and JH2 (2.1) are Bell specific firmwares. Alternatively, using the reg hack solution might work (I've never used it myself so can't offer help). Let us know if you need help with Odin or flashing an earlier firmware.
How do I downgrade my Bell Vibrant? I have 2 Bell Vibrants.. 1 already got the SDcard error 3 days after updating to 2.2.. My second one is still working (2.2) and I want to save it! Please show me how to safely downgrade back to 2.1
Bricks were happening before Froyo 2.2 (JK4) came out of the official channel (Kies).
Nobody can say for certain that it has something to do with JK4 or with an internal hardware issue that is a ticking time bomb. If your phone is working fine on 2.2 (like mine), enjoy it, otherwise send it back to Bell for repair when it dies.
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How do I downgrade my Bell Vibrant? I have 2 Bell Vibrants.. 1 already got the SDcard error 3 days after updating to 2.2.. My second one is still working (2.2) and I want to save it! Please show me how to safely downgrade back to 2.1
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1) Verify you have Recovery and Download mode still working (3 button combo).
2) Remove any lag fixes if you have applied them and download the UGJH2 PDA from Samsung firmware website.
3) Start Odin and put the JH2 firmware (tar file) in the PDA section.
4) Put the 512 pit file that came with Odin install in the PIT section.
5) Click Re-partition.
6) Stop Kies if running and connect phone to USB cable.
7) Ensure that Odin recognizes the phone in the ID:COM section.
8) Click Re-Partition and hit Start.
9) Pray that it works, wait for it to reboot and wait for it to startup, it may take longer than normal for the first boot.
I'm not responsible if it does not work out for you.... Personally, if you have it working on JK4, I would leave it well enough alone.
Thanks for giving the step by step guide.. I am experiencing some FC's on JK4.. I think it's on it's way to getting bricked.. I wana put back JH2 as soon as possible
I went back to JK3 as I've had no problems with it and it's given me the best battery life. Its currently sitting at 84% remaining battery after 12 hours use.
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1) Verify you have Recovery and Download mode still working (3 button combo).
2) Remove any lag fixes if you have applied them and download the UGJH2 PDA from Samsung firmware website.
3) Start Odin and put the JH2 firmware (tar file) in the PDA section.
4) Put the 512 pit file that came with Odin install in the PIT section.
5) Click Re-partition.
6) Stop Kies if running and connect phone to USB cable.
7) Ensure that Odin recognizes the phone in the ID:COM section.
8) Click Re-Partition and hit Start.
9) Pray that it works, wait for it to reboot and wait for it to startup, it may take longer than normal for the first boot.
I'm not responsible if it does not work out for you.... Personally, if you have it working on JK4, I would leave it well enough alone.
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is this likely the best way to get an i9000m that has been upgraded to 2.2 to have e2 recovery? Also where would i download the JH2 rom file?
AdamArchibald said:
is this likely the best way to get an i9000m that has been upgraded to 2.2 to have e2 recovery? Also where would i download the JH2 rom file?
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its all here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9776920&postcount=26
successfully downgraded to 2.1 will now upgrade to 2.2 JL2
I've been running JK4 since it got realeased and so far so good. Never had any probleme related to firmware. My phose is a new one got after my first one died using JPC so I don't think it's related to firmware but realy hardware.
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Hi, I've been using Darky's Rom for over a week now and everything was fine. I woke up this morning, and my phone was off. I found this strange because it was left on the night before, and it was completely unresponsive. I pulled the battery and attempted to boot it, but it keeps flashing the GT-i9000M logo and rebooting. I have Download mode working, which is good and I've tried flashing the stock firmware back, and it's not working. I've tried the repartition option with both the 512mb .pit file and the one that came with odin, nothing's working. Anyone have any tips?
Call samsung its toast. Check out some of the i9000m posts in the general forum.
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Dang. Is there any chance Bell will be able to replace it for me? I'm guessing my issue is the corrupt internal microsd. Also, since I was a running a custom rom would it be a good idea to flash the bell FroYo through Download Mode before taking it in? Thanks for the response. Also, should I mention to them that I upgraded to FroYo?
As it is you have no warranty as you messed with the firmware so yes be on the safe side and flash to stock bell firmware . You can always act ignorant and say it went bad after the Froyo update .
jje
JJEgan said:
As it is you have no warranty as you messed with the firmware so yes be on the safe side and flash to stock bell firmware . You can always act ignorant and say it went bad after the Froyo update .
jje
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Alright, that's what I'll do. Thanks for the advice.
As bad as I feel about lying, it's a physical problem with the device and I feel that I deserve a replacement. I didn't really have second thoughts about installing a custom ROM because the Galaxy S is virtually unbrickable thanks to download mode.
edit: Does anyone know where I can find the jk4 froyo that's bricking our phones?
Found it! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=867309
I have a I9000t on CellularOne (MTPCS). It's original firmware was I9000tubjg5. I updated to Darky's 9.0.3 and it worked great. However the Wifi would not work. So, I told it to do a factory reset, and this bricked it. So next I used Odin to put a stock 2.1 firmware on it from the XDA forums. This worked, but then I could not connect to CellularOne, only roaming with T-Mobile. I then tried Darky's 8.0, then stock 2.2, and now back on stock 2.1. Does anyone have an idea to fix it back to CellularOne(MTPCS)?
I guess the experts on here don't have a clue about my problem.
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I guess the experts on here don't have a clue about my problem.
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More like you are in to much of a hurry .
Your problem is you installed Darkys rom it broke something and you compounded the problem by further upgrades .
Take it back to a clean install using Odin Block 2 method .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818556
I presume you set your network up manually and you may well have to do it again .If their is no CSC file for your network .
In which case i would personally use Odin to update to Eclair 2.1 and then use Kies for the official update and back up that rom .
jje
I'm also on MTPCS, and i used Darky's procedure from v5 to install. That included an ODIN to 2.1 with clockwork and some other reflashes.
Your best bet is to odin back to 2.1 factory, then start from there. It will take a while, but Darky has the best roms I've seen so far.
Thanks everyone for the info. Nothing worked. I called CellOne and got a replacement. Guess What? The replacement is an I9000 with 2.2.1 preinstalled! Firmware I9000XXJPU.
Hi, the Gingerbread fever has started and everyone's bragging about it. I am on a i9000m and as some of you may have discovered this model is kind of cranky and does not flash everything like the i9000.
So could someone tell me if they have flashed their i9000m with a JVK successfully?
And if yes, have you tried reverting to stock?
Thanks!
And if you say yes...what steps did you follow to get to GB?
to get to froyo I meant...
I dont see a problem here, I have a i9000m and mine is not cranky. If my partitions get messed or something gowes wrong I usually just flash EZBASE on mine following his instructions, then I flash the JL2 found on Samfirmware without repartition checked to get back to original state.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991792
I tried JVK but I seem to have lost the WCDMA 850 or WCDMA 1900 which ever one is GSM. I used odin and UGjl2 and put it in PDA and reflashed back to Froyo until I can get just the jl2 modem or the BMC CSC files. Don't know exactly which one I need to reenable the GSM.
Gingebread is awesome and for some reason the tv screen off animation is a must have.
I just flashed to JVK today using the firmware from samfirmware (european version) and it works fine, no issues here. Bell Galaxy S Vibrant.
Thanks Guys...So, when I flash GB with its bootloaders and then when I try to flash back to Froyo (Usually do it with JPC and then JL2) the bootloaders shouldn't be a problem???
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I just flashed to JVK today using the firmware from samfirmware (european version) and it works fine, no issues here. Bell Galaxy S Vibrant.
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I forgot exactly what the menus say but,
can you go to "wireless and network" then mobile networks. Then there is a a place for settings that let's you pick gsm/wcdma or GSM or Wcdma.
Select GSM only and see if your phone goes to No Service.
Thanks
Yeah it goes to no service in GSM only mode, no calls or data.
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I tried JVK but I seem to have lost the WCDMA 850 or WCDMA 1900 which ever one is GSM. I used odin and UGjl2 and put it in PDA and reflashed back to Froyo until I can get just the jl2 modem or the BMC CSC files. Don't know exactly which one I need to reenable the GSM.
Gingebread is awesome and for some reason the tv screen off animation is a must have.
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Try this;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787472
droilfade said:
Thanks Guys...So, when I flash GB with its bootloaders and then when I try to flash back to Froyo (Usually do it with JPC and then JL2) the bootloaders shouldn't be a problem???
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I would be nervous about changing the boot loader from UGJL2. This is where the I9000M internal SD corruption fixes were done from the reading I have done.
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I would be nervous about changing the boot loader from UGJL2. This is where the I9000M internal SD corruption fixes were done from the reading I have done.
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Then how do you install GB. I don't think installing without bootloaders is good too!!! I was thinking if I flash to GB and to get back to froyo if I use a three file ROM like JPC.... I will be fine, no?
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I just flashed to JVK today using the firmware from samfirmware (european version) and it works fine, no issues here. Bell Galaxy S Vibrant.
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Have you tried reverting to stock froyo???
I reverted to stock Froyo then used odin and only installed the PDA file.
CF-Root and JVK screenoff/batt.
Looks like I have both wcdma 850 and wcdma 1900 now.
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I reverted to stock Froyo then used odin and only installed the PDA file.
CF-Root and JVK screenoff/batt.
Looks like I have both wcdma 850 and wcdma 1900 now.
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So you are using jvk with the jl2 modem? Any incompatibility issues you've noticed so far? Thanks!
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So you are using jvk with the jl2 modem? Any incompatibility issues you've noticed so far? Thanks!
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That's correct. So far no problems. The only strange thing was after the flash when rebooting it stopped at the recovery screen showing an error finding CSC information, can't remember exactly. I just selected reboot and all was good. I now have a KOR product code. If I was to flash again I think i'd flash the CSC file too.
I'd like to know if anyone has flashed all 3 files and has both wcdma 850/1900 working.
I flashed JVK the other day and so far so good. I first tried to install JVK without bootloaders but the phone would not boot after, just hung at the first Samsung screen. I flashed the bootloaders version (hesitantly since I am now on my 3rd phone), and it worked fine. Obviously I lost my 850mhz band, but got it back after flashing the JL2 modem. Knock on wood, but things are working great. I have since flashed a couple different kernel's. Used Clockwork Mod to get the CRT TV Off hack working.
I occassionaly run into a force close, but I found the same on the different versions of Froyo I have been running.
In case you are wondering. I flashed using Odin, no additional checkboxes were checked (no pit, no partition, no bootloader). After flashing I grabbed the kernel of choice and flashed it with same Odin settings. I did get error's moving from Speedmod to Ultimate Kernel. I ended up having to reflash the Ginger ROM to fix, then proceeded to install the Ultimate Kernel.
With respect to the bootloader issue for Bell devices. I do have concerns about flashing the new bootloaders, but am hoping that the steps taken to correct the Froyo JK4 debacle have been included in the new bootloader. Otherwise I may be in for another headache in a few weeks. I havent personally tried it, but going back to JL2 shouldnt be a problem. Might just have to check off the bootloader option in Odin to get back on the Bell JL2 bootloader, but not too sure.
Good luck.
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I flashed JVK the other day and so far so good. I first tried to install JVK without bootloaders but the phone would not boot after, just hung at the first Samsung screen. I flashed the bootloaders version (hesitantly since I am now on my 3rd phone), and it worked fine. Obviously I lost my 850mhz band, but got it back after flashing the JL2 modem. Knock on wood, but things are working great. I have since flashed a couple different kernel's. Used Clockwork Mod to get the CRT TV Off hack working.
I occassionaly run into a force close, but I found the same on the different versions of Froyo I have been running.
In case you are wondering. I flashed using Odin, no additional checkboxes were checked (no pit, no partition, no bootloader). After flashing I grabbed the kernel of choice and flashed it with same Odin settings. I did get error's moving from Speedmod to Ultimate Kernel. I ended up having to reflash the Ginger ROM to fix, then proceeded to install the Ultimate Kernel.
With respect to the bootloader issue for Bell devices. I do have concerns about flashing the new bootloaders, but am hoping that the steps taken to correct the Froyo JK4 debacle have been included in the new bootloader. Otherwise I may be in for another headache in a few weeks. I havent personally tried it, but going back to JL2 shouldnt be a problem. Might just have to check off the bootloader option in Odin to get back on the Bell JL2 bootloader, but not too sure.
Good luck.
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Maybe you could try what is stated in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=997950
basicaly, you flash those modem:
Jl2 => JPD => (JQ1 was the ending there, but you should try to flash the modem from JVK)
By "tick off" you mean check it or no? Lol...
If you mean check it... I don't think its a good option. Rather why not just flash a three file ROM to get back!!
I'm running cm7 now and haven't tried going back to stock. I will give it a shot soon. The ROM is awesome but its the batt that bothers me!
Not sure if you were referring to my post but I did not tick off or check off any additional boxes when using odin. only the default boxes had a check. Repartition and Bootloaders were un-checked and I did not have to use a pit file.
In addition my modem gets 850mhz just by flashing back the JL2 modem file through Odin.
Btw, Darky RC3 ROM installed as expected. and by default ran the voodoo lagfix.
Phone is smoking fast....
Hi, so last night i tried to put gingerbread and serendipity on my friends captivate thats unlocked to tmobile.
All the odin package to install the bootloader and gb went well but when i flashed the kernal it just messed the functionality of the phone up and i had to odin back to stock.
He is on eclair still. I was told that it should work with tmobile. I dont have to put serendipity on but as an end result he does want gb rooted. So...is there any tmobile happy roms available that will get my gb rooted?
thanks in advance
all great roms here are "t mobile happy". What exactly went wrong in the process?
Any rom will work, as long as the phone is unlocked. I assume you already know that the cappy will be missing one of the bands for Tmo.
ok, so all went smooth at first using odin to flash the bootloader and stock gingerbread. Next I went and used odin to flash the kernal and it installed properly and even showed up right in the settings as the right kernal.
After reboot these were the problems i encountered:
- home button didnt work at all
-when making a call and hitting send, the phone would turn off
-no data - no market or web connectivity
- other little things
the stock gingerbread was working fine after the first flash. can i flash any kernal to root or just retry the same one?
thanks
Sounds like you installed a i9000 rom. Double check your rom source.
on the splash screen it said i9000 but i thought it was just ported over or something. but i got it from the captivate page... uggh im lost if thats the case