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Stuck on 2.1 forever after using regedit trick???

Hi guys i used a guide from mobiletechworld in attempt to get 2.2 not knowing it got pulled. I can't show the link as a new member but it was the regedit trick to get kies to upgrade/unbrand branded phones.
Although i didn't get it 2.2 i got a good update and got rid of the horrid Orange branding that was causing lots of problems.
My only worry is now when Im on kies i get "this devices version cannot be updated" now, i have been all over Google but can't find a straight answer, Have i screwed myself? Will i be forbidden from the official froyo later this month? Some say I've just got the latest firmware and therefore cannot update my device and have nothing to worry about but Im not convinced by this. Surely it would say something like "you already have the latest software" has the regedit trick annoyed sammy so much i won't be allowed on the froyo train?
One thread said if you get the latest kies the message will be different but this hasn't worked for me.
Please offer some words of wisdom to this unworthy noob
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Mine initially said that, then a product code hack for me a newer firmware (JM1) which then said "you have the latest version" or similar. Since then I have a different firmware again - not 2.2 - and it again tells me cannot be updated.
I'd not worry until the 2.2 is out for your region. Which is now probable XEE after the reg hack. Once its out in full force we will know for sure. At worst you will just need to use Odin and fix it manually, or pay Samsung some cash to flash it back. I know how you feel but really its just words for now.

nailerr said:
Mine initially said that, then a product code hack for me a newer firmware (JM1) which then said "you have the latest version" or similar. Since then I have a different firmware again - not 2.2 - and it again tells me cannot be updated.
I'd not worry until the 2.2 is out for your region. Which is now probable XEE after the reg hack. Once its out in full force we will know for sure. At worst you will just need to use Odin and fix it manually, or pay Samsung some cash to flash it back. I know how you feel but really its just words for now.
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Did you have to do a regedit hack to get the newer firmware? Doesn't doin wipe your phone? Thanks for the reply =)
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doesn't *odin wipe your phone??
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Can't you just use the Registry Hack again but put in an older 2.1 version to get the latest 2.1?

not here, not sure why. And yes, phone wipes but I am used to installing OS's so it is of little concern.

Well i think ill just get the same version if i reg hack again and i wouldn't know what to put in. I've heard that there Will be a New kies that Will have to be downloaded in order to get 2.2 which will probably be regedit hack proof.
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[Q] JH7 Odin?

Ok, so I have Froyo on my Captivate from a looong time ago, but now I want to put in Andromeda 2.0. I followed the directions but then it says i have to get back to stock firmware. I got my Captivate on October 25, so it had the JH7, so now I need to get back to that firmware. Anything before that would brick my phone, so I'm trying to find an Odin restore that will get me back to JH7. And yes, I have googled it up a lot. Could you tell me or post a link, where I might find it?

drakizard said:
Ok, so I have Froyo on my Captivate from a looong time ago, but now I want to put in Andromeda 2.0. I followed the directions but then it says i have to get back to stock firmware. I got my Captivate on October 25, so it had the JH7, so now I need to get back to that firmware. Anything before that would brick my phone, so I'm trying to find an Odin restore that will get me back to JH7. And yes, I have googled it up a lot. Could you tell me or post a link, where I might find it?
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1) Wrong section
2) You really do not need to go back to stock, that is just a disclaimer used. If you understand you have the possibility of bricking your phone than just flash the ROM. I will help you search but if you search the Dev forum rather than google you will find the thread for JH7 Odin. The only time you really need to go back to stock is with a bad flash, which sometimes can be fixed by flashing the ROM a second time.

Ok thanks, sorry for the wrong thread I'm just about to do the Andromeda 2.0 now.
Also, so it doesn't matter that I have the leaked 2.2 firmware, I can still download it with that rather than the 2.1?

yes you can flashhhhhhhhhhhhh if you don't make your phone into a paperweight

I got a replacement 1010 with jh7 installed and had no issues using the odin ji6 one click restore on it.
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Write lets get since information in here...
No technically you do not need to go back to stock but it is always a good idea. No matter what phone model or what stock it came with going back to jh6 is the best bet. It is the tried and true method and better then jh7.so just use the normal common odin
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You could just flash over but the thing you would have to get past is 3e recovery there is a fix for that. I think there was a time when all new roms in xda were based on official 2.2 software back in october and november of last year and it had 3e, and the easiest way to get past it was to flash stock first. also there are two versions of odin you should try to get familiar with and a recently updated wiki sorta thread should be useful for up to date info. Hope this helps.
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[Q] Software Updates?

Hi,
I was playing with ROM flashing and the like and I decided to go back to stock, so I did using the ODIN flash to JF6. However, it seems that I have trouble getting the JF7 update over the air to work. Any ideas?
Thanks

I'm a Noob, but you might try Kies - It should detect a newer version available and let you update that way. Much more reliable in any case if you ask me.

You can do search flashing to stock JH7 that should help you. If no one else has sent you a link by the time I get to my computer I'll send you a link I think it will be flashing 1010 build or something like that.
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I've had more problems with kies than anything else, try the samsung website to update.

I see you was wanting JF7, I don't know what the difference is but this will get you back to stock JH7 Eclair.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
I tried it, it works.

Well I want JH7, but I also want to be able to get the official Froyo when or if it comes out.

Bunkered said:
Well I want JH7, but I also want to be able to get the official Froyo when or if it comes out.
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Like stated above.... flash using kies mini.... then you'll be ready for official AT&T froyo.

Alright thanks for all your help, Mini Kies did the trick.

how make make my phone att stock?

long story short i have to send my captivate back to att (getting a replacement in them mail from them soon under warranty)
anways if i use the 1 click tool am i stock in their eyes? or maybe i can 1 click to stock then use the mini kies way to get froyo?
any suggestions ? thanks

The_Zodiac said:
long story short i have to send my captivate back to att (getting a replacement in them mail from them soon under warranty)
anways if i use the 1 click tool am i stock in their eyes? or maybe i can 1 click to stock then use the mini kies way to get froyo?
any suggestions ? thanks
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Go ahead and bring it to stock + update to Froyo.
Also, so it doesn't look so weird, use it for a couple days so there's data and cache lol

BWolf56 said:
Go ahead and bring it to stock + update to Froyo.
Also, so it doesn't look so weird, use it for a couple days so there's data and cache lol
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lol yeah probably a good idea. although i hate the idea of running it stock for more then 2 minutes

Running it for a few days and adding froyo probably not necessary. I would reformat my phone to stock in order to remove all personal data before i send it in.
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munkeyphyst said:
Running it for a few days and adding froyo probably not necessary. I would reformat my phone to stock in order to remove all personal data before i send it in.
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i was thinking the same in that most people would factory reset before sending phones in but i was thinkin froyo might be smart because it would be 100% stock then im not sure if our 1 click stock is 100% in their eyes

The_Zodiac said:
i was thinking the same in that most people would factory reset before sending phones in but i was thinkin froyo might be smart because it would be 100% stock then im not sure if our 1 click stock is 100% in their eyes
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Idk how much they actually check it - I assume it's kinda random so I wouldn't take any chance.
Odin3 one click does bring it to stock but having Froyo might look better and show that it wasn't just brought back to stock (along with some cache and data).

BWolf56 said:
Idk how much they actually check it - I assume it's kinda random so I wouldn't take any chance.
Odin3 one click does bring it to stock but having Froyo might look better and show that it wasn't just brought back to stock (along with some cache and data).
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While we are on the subject, IS there a 1-click for Froyo (stock)? I ask because i've been hearing rumors of it, and i just havent had the time to investigate.
If there WASN'T a 1 click stock (froyo) then disregard my question. However, does that mean the only way to upgrade to Froyo (stock) is through CWM? I know people have been doing it through Kies, but i'm not a big fan.

spartan062984 said:
While we are on the subject, IS there a 1-click for Froyo (stock)? I ask because i've been hearing rumors of it, and i just havent had the time to investigate.
If there WASN'T a 1 click stock (froyo) then disregard my question. However, does that mean the only way to upgrade to Froyo (stock) is through CWM? I know people have been doing it through Kies, but i'm not a big fan.
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Idk if there is but tbh it wouldn't be so useful as 2.2 as recovery problem which requires 3e recovery fix so makes flashing more painful.
There's although Odin 1.81 which you can flash Rogers (I896) version of Eclair (duno if there's one for 2.2 - haven't really looked into it as Kies mini works well)

BWolf56 said:
Idk if there is but tbh it wouldn't be so useful as 2.2 as recovery problem which requires 3e recovery fix so makes flashing more painful.
There's although Odin 1.81 which you can flash Rogers (I896) version of Eclair (duno if there's one for 2.2 - haven't really looked into it as Kies mini works well)
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Thanks!

there have been several threads on this
ODIN ONE CLICK (and the other) CAME FROM SAMSUNG
so YES the odin one click is STOCK. ITS WHAT THEY USE to refurb ATT phones.
there has been no ODIN one click 2.2 leaked to the net.
we dont have the source code so we cant update the 2.1
how much do they check your phone? very little. the internal guts to replace at their cost is less than 50$. They have dozens of phones from each different model come in every day. They have about 10 minutes to hook it up to a machine that runs hardware tests for them. then it gets gutted. It is not worth their time to *see* what is on the phone. They only care if it works or not. so they can move to the next phone in the bin.
stock 2.1 is fine if it came with 2.1
2.2 if it came with 2.2. there are CWM 2.2 upgrade flashes available. use rom manager/ the update.zip method of CWM to install 2.2 then delete the update.zip and rom manager app.

Trusselo said:
there have been several threads on this
ODIN ONE CLICK (and the other) CAME FROM SAMSUNG
so YES the odin one click is STOCK. ITS WHAT THEY USE to refurb ATT phones.
there has been no ODIN one click 2.2 leaked to the net.
we dont have the source code so we cant update the 2.1
how much do they check your phone? very little. the internal guts to replace at their cost is less than 50$. They have dozens of phones from each different model come in every day. They have about 10 minutes to hook it up to a machine that runs hardware tests for them. then it gets gutted. It is not worth their time to *see* what is on the phone. They only care if it works or not. so they can move to the next phone in the bin.
stock 2.1 is fine if it came with 2.1
2.2 if it came with 2.2. there are CWM 2.2 upgrade flashes available. use rom manager/ the update.zip method of CWM to install 2.2 then delete the update.zip and rom manager app.
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there have been several threads on this
ODIN ONE CLICK (and the other) CAME FROM SAMSUNG
so YES the odin one click is STOCK. ITS WHAT THEY USE to refurb ATT phones.
there has been no ODIN one click 2.2 leaked to the net.
we dont have the source code so we cant update the 2.1 <---- This, i knew.
stock 2.1 is fine if it came with 2.1
2.2 if it came with 2.2. there are CWM 2.2 upgrade flashes available. use rom manager/ the update.zip method of CWM to install 2.2 then delete the update.zip and rom manager app <------ This, has been the answer i was looking for! Thanks!

glad to help!
but if you are ROGERS you can use the 2.1 or 2.2 stock flashes in my sig
no CWM needed! odin 1.7 package included in post

BWolf56 said:
Go ahead and bring it to stock + update to Froyo.
Also, so it doesn't look so weird, use it for a couple days so there's data and cache lol
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Not necessary. Just odin and kies.
I would master clear anyway if I were stock. Just go back to stock, update froyo and that's it.

If he flashes 2.1 (JF6), couldn't he run the software update to get JH7?
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Replacement AT&T Captivate has baseband I897UCKB2

I got a replacement Captivate from AT&T and I just noticed it has a Froyo baseband version of I897UCKB2 loaded. Googled and searched XDA for any references to this version. It is also weird that the label under battery was replaced as well. Looks like a homemade label printed on white. Supposedly build 1010. Anyone received anything like this?

Yes, there was a thread about this a few weeks ago. Nobody knows what's the difference between KB1 and KB2. As for the sticker, I think that's normal for refurbs.
With KF1 Gingerbread already leaked out, who cares about KB2 Froyo.

You right. Time to move forward. Thanks for the info. I'm ready for a tasty ice cream treat.
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I might hazard a guess that it might have HSUPA enabled like some of the updates for Atrix...?
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I just got a replacement and it's also got KB2.

Looks like the same old 3G speeds. No HSUPA or unlocked sideloading. GPS is an improvement from my previous replacement. Locking indoors sometimes and accuracy holding mostly at 15 feet when moving. Previous model was only never got better than 30 feet and stayed at 90 mostly. GPS was redirecting all the time as it thought I was on adjacent streets. About to go to Gingerbread.
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mugenazul said:
I got a replacement Captivate from AT&T and I just noticed it has a Froyo baseband version of I897UCKB2 loaded. Googled and searched XDA for any references to this version. It is also weird that the label under battery was replaced as well. Looks like a homemade label printed on white. Supposedly build 1010. Anyone received anything like this?
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isn't the kb2 version is the update enabled sideloading for captivate?
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lyrad12 said:
isn't the kb2 version is the update enabled sideloading for captivate?
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I just got the KB2 version as well and i can't figure out how to sideload apps. There isn't an option to turn on. I can't even root the thing.

Gautch said:
I just got the KB2 version as well and i can't figure out how to sideload apps. There isn't an option to turn on. I can't even root the thing.
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have you tried superoneclick 1.7 to root your phone? then for sideloading apps use aio captivate tool
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lyrad12 said:
have you tried superoneclick 1.7 to root your phone? then for sideloading apps use aio captivate tool
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I have AIO for my old Captivate. shortfuse.org was down when i went to get Superoneclick. I see now its up, but it does not have a download yet. Any one have a mirror of it?
Edit: i see the links in the original thread for Superoneclick. Ill post back with my results.

I used Superoneclick to root the kb2 and enable sideloading. I assume this rom is just "bug fixes" and of course the signed boot loader. Flashed gingerbread following Cog 5 beta 3 tread. Of course once I got all apps loaded DG posted Cog 5 v1.
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Hey There ...
I received my replacement with KB1 and its an 1101 (date code) and not able to go to "Stock JF6" so my stock is KB1 ! NP there tho.
Just received my wife's replacement with KB2 ... 1010 (date code) not sure if it can do JF6 ! Im assuming not. Not gonna chance it anyway. I already messed up a 1101 trying to go to JF6. Lost 3 button recovery, download mode ... blah, blah !
So Im not going to try it. Her 1010 is working fantastic right out of the box. GPS, everything.
Now for the question
Im not finding a stock KB2 ROM (odin or other)
Does anyone know and/or have tried to go stock KB1 from KB2 ?
Any issues I should be aware of ?
Thanks Guys !

I do believe that the KB2 build is a pathetic attempt to slow people down with modding.

Jmurph3 said:
I do believe that the KB2 build is a pathetic attempt to slow people down with modding.
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I believe it is their way to know if you flashed anything else when asking for a replacement. There is no way to get "stock" KB2 back - what came on that serial number phone - "No warranty for you..."
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My phone is now out of warranty.
So KF1 Gingerbread it will be.

RichMD said:
I believe it is their way to know if you flashed anything else when asking for a replacement. There is no way to get "stock" KB2 back - what came on that serial number phone - "No warranty for you..."
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Thats what I am thinking as well !
What Im wondering now ... as I do not have much experience with ROM Manager ! Can I do a Rom backup, do whatever (load custom ROM's) then if needed load the Backed up ROM ? I know I would have to root ... But cant you un-root then do a factory reset after uninstalling ROM Manager, super user, etc ... ?
Just wondering

I can't exactly remember if my last replacement had KB2 or KB1. I'm almost positive it was KB1, though. It didn't have 3 button combos.
Anyway, I used a Jig to get to Download mode, flashed JF6, and went back to modding as usual.
Maybe the Download Mode Jig is the key so you can flash with ODIN or Heimdall from download mode.

mattern1974 said:
I can't exactly remember if my last replacement had KB2 or KB1. I'm almost positive it was KB1, though. It didn't have 3 button combos.
Anyway, I used a Jig to get to Download mode, flashed JF6, and went back to modding as usual.
Maybe the Download Mode Jig is the key so you can flash with ODIN or Heimdall from download mode.
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I have no issue with the button combos (DL mode or recovery) ... I also have a jig. The problem is with (I believe) models 1010 and higher, have issues with JF6. So FJ6 is not an option. Which is not a deal. I can get to stock KB1 no problems !
The question is ... Since there does not seem to be a "stock" KB2 Rom. Can I make a backup with ROM Manager of the KB2 ... then (if needed) revert back later ?
As stated before ... ATT knows that the phone was shipped with KB2 ... and sending it back (if need) with KB1 may not fly !
There does not appear to be an update or ROM that I have seen.
Similar to the JH7 update ...

Mr3000 said:
I have no issue with the button combos (DL mode or recovery) ... I also have a jig. The problem is with (I believe) models 1010 and higher, have issues with JF6. So FJ6 is not an option. Which is not a deal. I can get to stock KB1 no problems !
The question is ... Since there does not seem to be a "stock" KB2 Rom. Can I make a backup with ROM Manager of the KB2 ... then (if needed) revert back later ?
As stated before ... ATT knows that the phone was shipped with KB2 ... and sending it back (if need) with KB1 may not fly !
There does not appear to be an update or ROM that I have seen.
Similar to the JH7 update ...
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Flashing back the backup from CWM recovery (started from ROM manager, perhaps) will put you back to KB2. The only problem is that the modem (baseband) will not revert back to KB2. That will have to be flashed separately (after extracting and inserting your current KB2 modem). This is how you would backup your current KB2 modem (type this at the shell prompt; assuming you haven't changed ROMs already!):
dd if=/dev/block/bml12 of=/sdcard/modem.bin bs=4096
Insert the above modem.bin into any working CWM zip modem file and flash.
You might also want to backup your kernel using the SGS kernel flasher.

RichMD said:
I believe it is their way to know if you flashed anything else when asking for a replacement. There is no way to get "stock" KB2 back - what came on that serial number phone - "No warranty for you..."
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... just means you better have hard bricked the device before trying to exchange it again