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Hey there,
I was trying to update my Vodafone Samsung Galaxy S to Froyo via Kies with Registry hack. It failed and I used Optus firmware from Samsung-Firmware via Odin.
I don't think 850MHz works well with Optus firmware (written on the back of the box it's supported). I tried to install Telstra firmware from the same website but it doesn't seem to work on my mobile as well.
So, now I want to go back to use Vodafone Australia firmware. I couldn't find this one available anywhere on the web. Someone on the forum suggested to use ROM backup software to copy from someone else who's also having the same phone.
Actually my wife does. I found that Rom Backup Manager requires rooting. I understand this changes product code (or something like that) on the phone and since she's not interested in changing this, and I heard many people in other forums complain the root methods they used were not 100% clean when they UNrooted, I wanted to ask here if you know any root method that has 100% proven undo / unroot way?
Maybe the root/unroot built in XDA SuperPower app??
Alternatively, if you can find me the official Vodafone Australia ROM to use, that`ll be just great of course .
Fear not, there is an official Vodafone AU ROM floating around the Whirlpool forums.
To go back to it, you will need to repartition with the 512.pit, and flash back to a previous un-branded ROM (PDA & MODEM). I went to the european JF3 (found on samfirmwares.com), as this was released before the VAU ROM (JG3).
Then, you can flash the VAU ROM's PDA & CSC files.
You NEED to go back to JF3 first, or you get "Unable to mount /data/DBASE" & other errors... Going back seems to fix that problem
DISCLAIMER: This worked for me, but may or may not work for you. Before you do ANY flashing, you should always backup your /efs folder, contacts & ensure you can access the 3 button recovery mode (Home, Vol +, Pwr). I will not be held responsible if you follow my advice (correctly or incorrectly) and you brick your phone. By following the procedure below, you acknowledge this disclaimer and any risks associated with reflashing your phone's firmware. You have been warned!
That said, it worked for me, and I thought I'd bricked my phone at one point whilst going back to stock. (I didn't revert to JF3 on my initial try!)
Before anything, make sure all lag-fixes are removed! Root is OK.
Remove your SIM card & SD Card
Then...
1) Enter download mode & Re-partition using ODIN & 512.pit (Phone will power off after)
2) Enter download mode & Flash to JF3 (PDA & Phone, re-partition unchecked)
3) Enter recovery mode & Factory Reset / wipe data
4) Enter download mode & Flash to VAU F/W (PDA & CSC, Re-partition unchecked)
5) Enter recovery mode & Factory Reset / wipe data
6) Enjoy your stock phone!
Hope that helps everyone
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I recently flashed a firmware made from romkitchen.org (JPY modem) and I can't seem to get a signal.
I have gone into [Wireless and network] and selected my AP name and even made a new one according to o2.
My sim works fine in an old phone and I've made sure I can call etc.
I can get my IMEI number by dialing *#06#
Is there anything else I can do? And what do I need to repartition in Odin if I want to install a stock firmware that I know works, installing the rom from romkitchen.org?
Thanks,
North101
Try the following.
1. Go to your phone and dial *#*#4636#*#*
2. Go to phone and menu
3. There is an option to enable the phone/radio
4. click that
5. Exist back to home screen
6. Go to setting and set your phone to 2G only
7. Reboot your phone
8. Take off the 2G from your settings
If this doesn't work then do a little more searching. I had a similar problem the other day.
Try using the CSC in the kitchen for CPW carphone warehouse .
jje
Thanks for the replies but your suggestion didn't work.
If I was to flash another firmware using Odin, would I need to repartition? For some reason since I flashed the RomKitchen rom I can't reliably get into download or recovery mode manually and I'm a bit hesitant to use Odin.
hello,
my phone is branded to orange in the uk. i have been looking into this for the past 3 days.
i am now at the point where i am ready to flash with odin but i am unsure which firmware to flash with, and i have read so much info im getting my head all wrapped around the situation
basically my current firmware is
PDA:I9000 BVJS4
PHONE: I9000 BVJP4
CSC: I9000 ORAJS4
version 2.2.1
i have looked at http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i9000.htm and the amount of firmware staggers me not one all i am requesting if someone would be so kind and reply saying "flash this one mate"
i may have already read the answer but i have spent 3 days trying to figure it out for myself.
it was locked to orange but i have since unlocked it. it is currently rooted.
im not particularly bothered about warranty because i can add it to my home insurance to cover loss or damage. and from what i have read the phone is difficult to brick fully,
i have the download mode already, its just a case of get the firmware and flash.
i apologise for the very long post and i hope someone can help me
thanks for reading.
EDIT: i already have a backup of the efs folder
in my opinion don't use odin only , only if you want stock or root . Go to Doc Rambone's kitchen and build yourself your desired rom . I suggest JS8 wipe (you will lose all your data) or nonwipe ( you will have crappy data from previous rom ) , select your own csc if you want APN Settings , hardcore/SuperCurio/DamianGTO(never tested this) Kernel at your own desire , an european modem , themes sounds and boot amination at your own desire and need , and at apps and tweaks choose what you think you will use. SORRY FOR CRAPPY ENGLISH ( I'm not a native English speaker and I wrote very quickly .
I agree you can choose a CSC to suit your network .
CPW CSC covers all UK networks .
XWJS8 v9.9.5 WIPE base rom
CPW csc
Hardcore's Kernel *RECOMMENDED* kernel
JPX modem
Apps choose what you want .
Themes and boot animation choose what you want .
http://romkitchen.org/sgs/?s=generator
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=817703
jje
thamks guys, i have used odin to flash the new jvk firmware, (there is an app on market for my apn settings (im on giffgaff))
i have used criskelo's rom in the develeopment forum with his theme.
it really does amaze me when only 2 weeks ago i didnht know anything about odin or flashing and now i can downgrade/upgrade my firmware using odin, root it. and its all thanks to this wonderful website!
i even know how to install different themes etc and now i just installed a battery im just astounded.
there are a few other questions:
1) if i want to change my theme, can i just install it over the old one using cwm?
2) is there a thread/website etc where i can download certain mods? (ie i see a few of the themes have the market in different colours, different lock-screens, i just wondered if there was another place where i can get these from to install)
3) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934729&highlight=theme+creator i have found this but there doesnt seem to be a guide or anything, i cant get it to download the framework from my phone? i have tried in usb mode (kies and mass storage) download mode and mounting usb storage from the cwm. what i havent ried is with debugging mode on.
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thamks guys, i have used odin to flash the new jvk firmware, (there is an app on market for my apn settings (im on giffgaff))
i have used criskelo's rom in the develeopment forum with his theme.
it really does amaze me when only 2 weeks ago i didnht know anything about odin or flashing and now i can downgrade/upgrade my firmware using odin, root it. and its all thanks to this wonderful website!
i even know how to install different themes etc and now i just installed a battery im just astounded.
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hi gazza1988, good to know u were able to debrand and flash the firmware through ODIN.
I also got my SGS through 3 UK. Its unlocked now.
But i am not am not able to install any apps and market is also not working. I also want to remove the branding.
My current config is :
PDA : I9000NEJP5
PHONE : I9000NEJP2
CSC : I9000HCGJP5
I want to flash to a stable stock firmware. Some people on forums suggested to flash JS8.
I downloaded I9000XWJS8 from samfirmwares.com but it has only one file - NEE.tar (which i guess is PDA file).
Will my current modem and CSC be compatible with I9000XWJS8 ?? Do i need to include .PIT file and select repartition ??
hi, if you want to debrand you will need new complete (ie 3 firmwares csc pda phone etc)
i assume you have odin already
if you want to debrand then download the jpu firmware (has all 3 files) here http://hotfile.com/dl/99955459/dea6962/I9000XXJPU.rar.html password for archive is samfirmware.com
once you have flashed that one go back into download mode and flash the NEE.tar as PDA to update to JS8.
gazza1988 said:
hi, if you want to debrand you will need new complete (ie 3 firmwares csc pda phone etc)
i assume you have odin already
if you want to debrand then download the jpu firmware (has all 3 files) here http://hotfile.com/dl/99955459/dea6962/I9000XXJPU.rar.html password for archive is samfirmware.com
once you have flashed that one go back into download mode and flash the NEE.tar as PDA to update to JS8.
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Thanks for the quick reply man !!!
Do i also need to select PIT file and select re-partition ??
Also samfirmware has listed I9000XXJPU firmware download as 1 file only. Link
Like this :
I9000XXJPU ## | 512.PIT | Version 2.2.1 | 2010 December | DOWNLOAD | 1 file select NO .PIT
I've have started the download anyway, so lets see.
As i'm using my SGS in India, is it better to flash an Asian firmware with CSC which has info about indian networks ?? Can u tell me which Asian firmware on this page has all 3 files ?
possibly would be better to flash asian but what the effects of changing from one region to another are im not 100% may be worth startin a new topic in this forum as people are less inclined to look in here as they think my issue is being seen to by someone else.
the asian firmware for india is DD (ie I9000DDxxx so i would guess that the I9000DDJF2 would contain all 3 files to flash then you would have to flash I9000DDJP6 to get indian stock froyo firmware. but i would ask a more experienced person about moving regions i was a noob at this 2 weeks ago.
i am 90% certain that flashing indian firmware would debrand and enable the market, it may be worth adding a post to this thread detailing what you have now and what you would like (ie branded uk firmware to stock indian firmware - it may also be worth asking if you can use european firmware with a indian csc as i have read the indian froyo is not very good)
the reason you cant download apps from the market would be your location (ie the phone's firmware is 3 UK and you are in india so it get "confused". do you have 3g connectivity.
i have researched some of this and the CSC (country specific code) is what holds the apn settings etc so you would need an indian csc
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Yes, i have 3g, but not able to sign in to google account even with 3g. And the strange part is that i can't even directly install most of the apk files. Adobe flash player apk didn't install. Even asphalt 5 didn't install. I was able to install Winamp for android. I downloaded many apks for the internet (some of them specifically packed for SGS) but 99% of them don't install on my SGS.
I have started this thread, so lets see.
Is I9000XXJPU a Unbranded firmware ?? I think we can safely assume that if I9000XXJPU firmware is designed for factory unlocked phones sold by samsung in Europe when i could solve the market issues. And i can manually enter the APN settings of my network. The issue currently i think is the 3 UK crap.
Really need some help if there's a friendly Guru out there. Basically I flashed my Samsung Galaxy S with supercurio's Voodoo kernel (amazing) but after using the phone for a week or two I realised the microphone was dodgy (sounded like I was constantly in a toilet). So I need to send it back to O2 without the modified kernel but I can't find the kernel for the original O2 ROM :-(
I've disabled the lagfix and it's back on RFS by the way.
Here are the details of the phone, if anyone could point me in the direction of the best firmware to flash it back to so when I return the phone they won't say I've invalidated my warranty
Service Provider = O2
Country = UK
Language = English
Baseband version = I9000ADJP3
Kernel version = curio carton #Voodoo_stable_5.4.1
Build Number = FROYO.ADJP6
Thanks in advance for any advice you could give.
to get back to the stock kernel you will have to flash the ROM again.
Did you make a backup of your ROM ??
if not get onto www.samfirmware.com and download it from there.
if it doesnt have your firmware, any 2.2.1 (froyo) ROM will do, if questions are asked (very unlikely) say you updated thru KIES.
O2 firmware you get only from O2 via Kies .Unless you saved a backup of your rom as been said . Stock rom flashed via Odin will not give you the O2 firmware .
Stock rom flashed and the phone updated via Kies spoof method is about the best way of getting O2 firmware .
Stock = Samsung firmware before its handed over to O2 and has been said many service centres do not bother about it . However non O2 firmware is not covered under warranty if O2 want to be picky .
The key to all this is nobody bothers to save the original rom in the headlong dash to flash anything. That means no stock of custom network roms .
jje
Unfortunately I didn't back up the stock ROM :-( been to SamFirmware and think this is the closest I'm going to get.
I9000AOJP5
Says it's O2 branded and has english version, the download includes 3 files, so I guess I can't just replace the Kernel I have to update the whole ROM:
GT-I9000-CSC-VIAJP3.tar.md5
I9000AOJP5-REV03-ALL-low-CL713698.tar.md5
MODEM_I9000AOJP3.tar.md5
I'm assuming I can download the .pit from the main page but there are 3 versions
Galaxy S / .PIT File: DOWNLOAD. (512)
Galaxy S / .PIT File: DOWNLOAD. (513)
Galaxy S / .PIT File: DOWNLOAD. (803)
Any clue what the difference is or can I use either?
512 unless stated otherwise on samfirware .
jje
Just found my stock O2 uk firmware uploading now it will take a while .
This method worked and installed the correct network addons for O2 UK .
From downloaded rom open with zip program and extract to desktop MODEM bin file Then drop the full rom tar on the desktop as well .
Example saved rom is JP5_JP3_U_JP3.tar Modem.bin is inside that fail extract and place together with unopened JP5_JP3_U_JP3.tar on desktop .
You will also need odin 512 pit if its not with Odin .
Open Odin
- make sure you UNTICK Re-Partition Checkbox (which is the default choice)
- Choose "s1_odin_512pit" as PIT
- Choose " the tar file you saved as PDA
- PHONE Use MODEM.bin
- Leave CSC blank
- Start Phone in Download-Mode (see image at bottom)
- Connect Phone via USB
- "Start" Flash using odin
- Goto Recovery mode (see image at bottom) and do Factory Reset / Data Wipe
- Reboot, and wait for full start up. Unplug phone from USB.
- Close Odin.
Its the MODEM file that contains the network extras .>dont want them then you could try just flashing the saved rom tar as it installed Froyo with no network add ons for me .
Thats how i did a recovery to Froyo O2 last year
jje
http://www.multiupload.com/OK7UW40EVN
Link added for O2 UK froyo rom JP5_JP3_U_JP3 tar
jje
Thanks alot for this this has allowed me to back straight back to my o2 firmware, then it upgraded me to the official 2.2 so now im back on stock o2 ready for GB
kezgez said:
Thanks alot for this this has allowed me to back straight back to my o2 firmware, then it upgraded me to the official 2.2 so now im back on stock o2 ready for GB
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Great soon as O2 release i will revert to o2 Froyo use Kies to update and save new O2 rom . Then straight to rom kitchen and build a better rom .
jje
Darn it, wish I'd read this before I started going gung ho into things.
Tried to flash the I9000AOJP5 ROM using the 812 pit all from samFirmware, they stated to use this pit and that the ROM was an O2 branded 2.2 version. This caused my phone to fail on boot with the following warning:
E:Can’t mount /dev/block/stl10
(Invalid Argument)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can’t mount DBDATA:
So I tried the earlier version of the ROM I9000AOJP4 with the same results (still on the 812 pit and repartitioning). I read that a lot of people had not had success with the 812 pit so I looked for 512 version and compatible ROM.
Decided on I9000XXJP3 as this seemed like a lot of people had success with it and seemed common enough for me to send the phone back with and not raise too many questions (fingers crossed).
After flashing the ROM and all appearing successful it now appears that the phone can no longer enter download or recovery mode. So I've factory reset it, wiped everything and am not sending it back with my fingers crossed for 2 weeks that they replace the entire unit and I get a nice new O2 ROM to mess up again
Thanks for your help guys, all this flashing of ROMs mallarkey seems far too complex and troublesome for me, why can't Samsung just produce a ROM that is as fast as Voodoo and then we'll all be happy!
Cheers again
qwidjibo said:
Darn it, wish I'd read this before I started going gung ho into things.
Tried to flash the I9000AOJP5 ROM using the 812 pit all from samFirmware, they stated to use this pit and that the ROM was an O2 branded 2.2 version. This caused my phone to fail on boot with the following warning:
E:Can’t mount /dev/block/stl10
(Invalid Argument)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can’t mount DBDATA:
So I tried the earlier version of the ROM I9000AOJP4 with the same results (still on the 812 pit and repartitioning). I read that a lot of people had not had success with the 812 pit so I looked for 512 version and compatible ROM.
Decided on I9000XXJP3 as this seemed like a lot of people had success with it and seemed common enough for me to send the phone back with and not raise too many questions (fingers crossed).
After flashing the ROM and all appearing successful it now appears that the phone can no longer enter download or recovery mode. So I've factory reset it, wiped everything and am not sending it back with my fingers crossed for 2 weeks that they replace the entire unit and I get a nice new O2 ROM to mess up again
Thanks for your help guys, all this flashing of ROMs mallarkey seems far too complex and troublesome for me, why can't Samsung just produce a ROM that is as fast as Voodoo and then we'll all be happy!
Cheers again
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what happened did you get a new phone?
Hi all, I have messed up my Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 (Aus-Optus-CDMA) trying to flash. I managed to get it going on the following FROYO.XXJME Version 2.2 Kernel 2.6.32.9 rootatSEI-28 #1
Unfortunately I did not do a full backup!
My problem is now,
1/ No imei shown
2/ No serial number shown
3/ Not recognize my sim card
4/ Tab reboots regularly
Have done the factory reset however I am not sure if due to my flashing is it the original rom?
I have the imei written but cannot get the Tab to find it, thus cannot connect to Kies to get the samsung updates which would fix things, "I think".
Can anyone help
Thanks
DanTanBjAj said:
Hi all, I have messed up my Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 (Aus-Optus-CDMA) trying to flash. I managed to get it going on the following FROYO.XXJME Version 2.2 Kernel 2.6.32.9 rootatSEI-28 #1
Unfortunately I did not do a full backup!
My problem is now,
1/ No imei shown
2/ No serial number shown
3/ Not recognize my sim card
4/ Tab reboots regularly
Have done the factory reset however I am not sure if due to my flashing is it the original rom?
I have the imei written but cannot get the Tab to find it, thus cannot connect to Kies to get the samsung updates which would fix things, "I think".
Can anyone help
Thanks
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Did you flash with ODIN?
Did you get an error message?
Have you tried re-flashing to a stock ROM?
You should read through the following thread before flashing anything else
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888071&highlight=no+imei+after+flash
And you are correct in assuming that a factory reset would only re flash the ROM you "replaced" your stock ROM with.
Also remember that using the SEARCH button usually will get you a lot more answers than just waiting on a reply here.
Did you unlock the tab first, no network lock, no sim lock... If you didn't this may explain whats happened. Don't know how you're gonna fix though....
Your Gtab is also NOT a CDMA tab, its GSM as you use a sim card... You may have bricked it if you flashed a CDMA rom.... Lucky if it starts up at all...
You need to tell us more info, what rom you flashed, how you flashed it - ODIN, Heimdall , Kies or just by pure magic. Then you might get more help....
the /efs folder contains all information/numbers about your gt including IME, mac address, bluetooth,etc.. It may have been deleted yet there should be a bak file inside the folder. since you are able to boot as you mentioned then you can still go into download mode and reflash a ROM?
Hi "theREDlegion" & thanks for your time.
Yes I did flash with Odin.
I got a red FAIL in Odin & an error message, trying to remember what it said exactly.
I am not sure which is the correct ROM to use for me here in Australia, CSC file & Pit etc, I'm kinda new to this stuff.......as you guessed!
I rooted the Tab with z4root, then used the repair nv_data to unlock the network which was succesful, so it said by entering the code.
So will the "Gingerbread" ROM work on my Tab?
I tried P1000XXJQ1_P1000XXJQ1_P1000XXJPZ_HOME.tar which failed.
Thanks again.
Hi ultramag69, appreciate your help.
I was installing a game when my Tab froze. No matter what I did I could not get it to respond. This is why I thought lets try & install Gingerbread. I managed to get it connected to the PC, however I am not sure if I did as you said "sim unlock". I did the network unlock. My Tab runs okay now but will loop boot when idol for 30 sec. I still whish to do Gingerbread if it is possible, or "overcome"
Thanks again.
Hi bongski55, thanks for your assisstance.
I have the backup of the efs & the files in it are dated 27/10/2010 which would indicate they are the originals. I have replaced the new efs files with these but still no change.
Not sure which file is the imei info though.
Here is my plan,
1/ Do factory reset - this will allow me to reroot
2/ Root the Tab & unlock network, learn how to unlock sim?
3/ Remove SD & SIM cards.
4/ Use Odin to flash with Gingerbread, I think I have the right ROM!
Wot u think!!!!!!!!!
Is your bootloader safe? Do you know what your original firmware version was ?
edit for my english: is "was" at the good place in the second sentence?
You've tried chainfire's safe rom, have you checked out the overcome thread, there's a safe rom you can install through ODIN there too... Might work. Also, do a search for Telstra rom, might take back to stock Froyo but with all the Telstra bloatware, I started on this.
After you take back to Froyo stock you can try again for GB. Can't say if this will work though as you have an Optus tab, mine was Telstra from the start...
Good luck...
Without restoring the efs folder CORRECTLY. All your efforts are futile. Follow this thread to restore /efs folder: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859914. Reboot your phone, Charge it and try flashing a stock ROM.
Some very helpful information has been posted here, thanks to the very helpful members of xda.
If I was in your shoes I would do the following:
1) Follow the link provided by DarkPal in post 10, complete the steps necessary to restore the efs folder.
2) Follow the link I provided in post 2 and confirm your bootloaders and take necessary actions to patch if necessary.
3) Your device (on Optus) should be WCDMA/GSM. I would go over the OVERCOME thread and follow instructions on flashing a stock safe rom and attempt to flash the OVERCOME rom. It is important to follow the instructions step by step for a successful flash. The OVERCOME guide is very detailed, if you follow it correctly you should not have any issues with the flash.
Do post back your results and good luck.
DarkPal said:
Without restoring the efs folder CORRECTLY. All your efforts are futile. Follow this thread to restore /efs folder: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859914. Reboot your phone, Charge it and try flashing a stock ROM.
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Thanks for your help so far,
I have been able to find the backup of my efs/ which was created during unlock process.
Thank god.........I have now done this, patched bootloader.
1/ Used Overcome safe rom & flashed
2/ Flashed to Overcome "Jupiter" v3.3.0 & changed file system to ext4
3/ restored efs/
4/ My imei is now back to original....Yippee....also is my serial number.
Now when I boot it gives me full bars of service & Yes Optus on the screen..Great!
But I still canNOT connect. My Wifi works fine.
I notice my IMEI SV is now 05 but was originally 01.
I am not sure how to see what csc I have & don't know if it matters?
Any suggestions....
Cheers
Google "optus apn settings" and check yours (settings, wireless network, apn).
Check if wireless mode is auto.
What is your baseband (modem version)?
Because you see optus on your screen, your voice service is fine, but no data connection means your apn values are incorrect or missing.
theREDlegion said:
Some very helpful information has been posted here, thanks to the very helpful members of xda.
If I was in your shoes I would do the following:
1) Follow the link provided by DarkPal in post 10, complete the steps necessary to restore the efs folder.
2) Follow the link I provided in post 2 and confirm your bootloaders and take necessary actions to patch if necessary.
3) Your device (on Optus) should be WCDMA/GSM. I would go over the OVERCOME thread and follow instructions on flashing a stock safe rom and attempt to flash the OVERCOME rom. It is important to follow the instructions step by step for a successful flash. The OVERCOME guide is very detailed, if you follow it correctly you should not have any issues with the flash.
Do post back your results and good luck.
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Good morning all, well I would like to thank everyone on this forum, particularly those who have promptly responded to my questions.
I am glad to say that after 3 days of stress I have finally got my Galaxy Tab back on the Optus Australia internet service, I had to change the APN from Optus (Internet) to Optus (connectcap) in the Access Point Names & also at the bottom of those settings I had to select Internet. The connectcap option is not there by default, you have to add a new APN & choose these settings. My sim card is a data plan only.
So I now have my Tab running Overcome Jupiter, thanks guys, love your work, on the ext4 file system and already it is noticably faster.
Now......probably a good time to do a proper backup......yep I'm learning!
So thanks again everyone.
Hi, guys!
Yeeey, I've got myself a white Samsung Galaxy Note. Lovely little thing. BUT, I am on Giffgaff (was/will have been), and the Note is locked to Vodafone. I am in the UK and it is for Vodafone UK. I checked and it won't accept any other card (T-Mobile, nor Giffgaff).. It is 2.3.6 Gingerbread.
Sooooo... I searched this forum and yes there a few threads that give solutions, but some of them aren't quite clear on whether certain method applies to this, other, or all countries...
My first question, before I as noob that I am attempt to unlock my Note, is "does the Note need to be rooted in order to unlock it using that one app that unlocks the Note?
And what is the simplest UK version?
Do I need to have a Vodafone sim too, before I can unlock the Note?
For some reason can't connect to my wifi (password in and all, but when it connects, then saving, then disabled), so how can i download the specific app on my laptop and then install it on the Note?
Thanks folks!
to release the notes no brand, you have to download a firmware stocks here http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ ... Install Kies on your computer, connect your phone and make sure that all the drivers installed correctly.
Extract tar file from the ROM(remember to extract it till tar, dont go deep). Put the phone into download mode (vol. down+home+power buttons), Start odin, then only connect the phone via USB. Choose continue on the phone, Now ID:COM box shud turn yellow
Make sure that only two boxes are checked in odin - Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time.- If your downloaded ROM contains single file Choose PDA button in Odin and select tar file you extracted before. Download odin here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=771703&d=1320429195 ... - If your downloaded file contains multifiles Choose CODE in PDA, MODEM in PHONE, Multi CSC in CSC ... Choose START button.
The phone will reboot after the flash. Done. no matter you have permission of root
So, I have to root, no matter what? I was thinking there was a way of doing it (only the UNLOCKING part!) somehow less invasively...
Will this method you described, leave me with the Note as it is in terms of Gingerbread, apps installed, etc., minus of being unlocked and rooted?
If I'm gonna step into the territory of rooting my Note, why would I not go straight for the Rocket 4.1 Rom , or KingDroid whatever latest version for Note?
On these forums and da internet they seem to get most positive attention and reactions, no?
I'm in no rush (not a mater of hours, but I'd like to do it till Sunday evening), so I am willing to follow longer, safer way of doing stuff...
Anybody from the UK to voice their opinion?
Thanks...
Please install cooked rom if you want (es.cyanogen). with root permissions and recovery then follow this guide carefully : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997 ..