Hi all,
Friend flashed the S to FW 2.1 ver XWJM2. Stock firmware was I9000XXJF3.
Is there any way to use Kies to restore the factory default FW to JF3 and to also restore the modem and CSC parts too? If not, how is it possible to get all these back to JF3? Does the JF3 package on samsung-firmwares contain the extra files? Other firmwares seem to contain only a phone firmware...
I basically want the phone back to how it was from the factory - is this possible at all without using custom FWs from Samsung-Firmwares?
All firmwares off samsung-firmwares are official ones created by Samsung themselves, and are not modified. The PDA, Phone and CSC tar files are included inside each .rar archive, so if you grab the JF3 fw, it'll have the JF3 phone and CSC tar files too.
Hope this clarifies things for you
OK thanks. As a test I downgraded to JF1 and plugged into Kies. Shows an update is available but the upgrade option is grayed out and it says "The firmware on this device cannot be updated".
I can flash to JF3 if I need to sell it so thats not a problem, but I'm slightly concerned about Kies not working. Does this mean that when 2.2 comes out via Kies it won't update?
No, it probably just means that Kies doesn't recognize JF1 as an "official" firmware and so doesn't attempt to upgrade it. Though if you want to stay on the newest firmwares, you'll want to dump Kies anyway. I'd actually recommend the JM2 firmware, it's the latest Eclair firmware and the most stable (JM5 came out today, but I don't know about it).
i've searched for answers on here on how to upgrade/flash new firmware whatever and i cant seem to find anything. if someone could tell me what to do and run me through the steps that would be awesome. i have samsung drivers installed, net.4 installed phone is rooted.
also how come on the website for the firmware it says "if your from the americas dont flash" does that mean anything.
i heard someone say their getting way better battery life with jh3 firmware, anybody else seeing this
Follow the instructions on these two links to flash to JH3. The fist link is for JH2, but the directions still work. Just download the JH3 firmware.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=751518
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
This page has all the files you need:
samsung-firmwares.com/i897.htm
You need the firmware file, the PIT file, and Odin. The links for all of that is on the above page. The PIT file and Odin are under the section called "Flash Tools."
Once you've restored & upgraded, you can root or whatever you like. I'm a fan of SuperRooterExtreme, which does a whole bunch of things for you in one package.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=751934
Someone know how to find an original Italian I9000XWJM3? I like to flash this original ROM.
I know is impossible with KIES but with ODIN?
Thanks
BUMP
I'm desperately looking for this fw (latest ITV Eclair) for Odin flash.
I found and got this zip, I9000XWJM3.zip
which contains the following files:
Code:
CODE_I9000XWJM3.tar.md5
GT-I9000-CSC-ITVJM1.tar.md5
MODEM_I9000XXJM2.tar.md5
but it's encrypted (zip 2.0 AES ... ) and couldn't manage to open.
I also tried the Kies FUS way, but the built link
GT-I9000_I9000XWJM3_I9000ITVJM1_I9000XXJM2_I9000XWJM3_XW_ITV.zip.enc
brings me to a short 130k corrupted file.
That is encrypted too, of course
Any hint ?
Many thanks for any kind answer
Can someone help me find stock 2.1 firmware that comes with t-mobile galaxy s in croatia?
I wanna keep it in backup if I will need to use warranty so I can flash it back to original state.
If you have not backed it up you will have to find somebody with a copy .
jje
I didn't back it up. But if you know how to backup tell me so I can backup my current 2.2 version that is also original.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
jje
So it cannot be done?
"6.I want to install new firmware but I want to have a backup of my original firmware to go back to in case I need to go back for warranty reasons. Can I backup my original firmware somehow?
As of now, there is no way of backing up firmware entirely. However, there are firmwares out for every region and virtually all regions have received a 2.2 or 2.2.1 upgrade which can be applied through Kies or Odin."
It is possible, but tedious. How I would do it:
Use Kies patcher 1.7.0.0 to spoof your device back to 2.1.
Assuming spoof is successful, after downloading is completed and begin to flash your phone, click on the Kies patcher where there is an option to let you save the tar file. That tar file will be your backup.
If you want to get back to stock, use odin to flash. For more details, search for the thread on Kies patcher in the forum.
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g00ndu said:
It is possible, but tedious. How I would do it:
Use Kies patcher 1.7.0.0 to spoof your device back to 2.1.
Assuming spoof is successful, after downloading is completed and begin to flash your phone, click on the Kies patcher where there is an option to let you save the tar file. That tar file will be your backup.
If you want to get back to stock, use odin to flash. For more details, search for the thread on Kies patcher in the forum.
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That method is the one i use as well as it gives a full rom but it is a long winded way of backing up original .
jje
Have you tried www.samfirmware.com?
I have too, no where find croatian T-Mobile firmware (I9000HKDCRO), only croatian VIPnet firmware (I9000HKDVIP)....
Regards
bigdyl69 said:
Have you tried samfirmware?
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I looked there but there's a lot of firmwares and I can't figure out which firmware is for me.
According to the Kies Registry Patcher, 'CRO' is linked to this firmware...
I9000BOJI1/I9000CROJI1/I9000BOJF1/I9000BOJI1
Here is a link to JF1 from SamFirmware.com
Ian
Thank you very much. I'm downloading that so it will be my backup in case I need waranty.
Best regars!
miro666 said:
I have too, no where find croatian T-Mobile firmware (I9000HKDCRO), only croatian VIPnet firmware (I9000HKDVIP)....
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Those are merely product codes for different networks, I too would suggest that you use Kies 1.5 and use Kies registry patcher to spoof product code for CRO/VIP and it should provide latest official firmware for those codes.
Other way is to manually download fw via samfirmware.com and flash it via ODIN.
s a link to JF1 from SamFirmware.com
That is not your network branded firmware .
jje
Firstly, apologies if this is already posts elsewhere, but I have tried looking for this with no joy (there's aloooot of threads n here lol)
I recently upgraded to the leaked official 2.3.3 using odin (sbl version).
However, I would like to flash with stock software now to get the official upgrade on my Galaxy S via Kies.
Can someone please help or point me to a guide on doing this and where i can download the correct version. I assume its not as straightforward as simply downloading a stock version of Froyo and flashing as I did to upgrade.
My Current phone version is showing as PDA:JVK / PHONE: JVK / CSC:JVK (CPW)
I should point out that this is the first time ive flashed software on my phone, so ideally a step by step guide, if there is one out there
Thanks for any advice you can give
Ok first of all what you need to do is download an older firmware, preferably in 3 files.
Look here: www.samfirmware.com (you need to register, free)
or look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913
when you have your selected firmware, you need to download a software called 'Odin', this is what we use to flash firmwares to our devices. Look here for a tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
when you have 'Odin' and your 'Firmware' you may also need a 'PIT' file, this is explained in the above link. This will re-partition the device and restore the 'bad blocks' and remove any lagfix / altered file-systems ect ect.....
Because you are on Gingerbread at the moment, its possible that you have changed your boot loader, in order to restore this back to Froyo bootloader, i think the firmware you will need is JM1 ( you may need to search here / google for the correct answer)
anyway when the whole process is completed, you should be able to connect to KIES and flash the latest release.
Any problems just write back. im sure we can help get you going !!
azzledazzle said:
Ok first of all what you need to do is download an older firmware, preferably in 3 files.
Look here: www.samfirmware.com (you need to register, free)
or look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913
when you have your selected firmware, you need to download a software called 'Odin', this is what we use to flash firmwares to our devices. Look here for a tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
when you have 'Odin' and your 'Firmware' you may also need a 'PIT' file, this is explained in the above link. This will re-partition the device and restore the 'bad blocks' and remove any lagfix / altered file-systems ect ect.....
Because you are on Gingerbread at the moment, its possible that you have changed your boot loader, in order to restore this back to Froyo bootloader, i think the firmware you will need is JM1 ( you may need to search here / google for the correct answer)
anyway when the whole process is completed, you should be able to connect to KIES and flash the latest release.
Any problems just write back. im sure we can help get you going !!
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I think that JM1 is eclair...
froyo works with the gingerbread bootloaders so you should just be able to flash a froyo rom i THINK.
Hi im also wanting to do the same looking at the samfirmware files would JS8 be ok to flash?
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Hi im also wanting to do the same looking at the samfirmware files would JS8 be ok to flash?
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Any froyo ROM is fine as long as it contains the bootloaders as gingerbread ROMs have different ones.
Download your ROM. Check inside the PDA (sometimes code) tar. If you can't see by clicking on it find instructions how to untar it.
There should be a boot.bin and an sbl.bin if there is you're good to go. If not flash another one that has.
You can always reflash with your preferred froyo ROM after the initial flash has downgraded the bootloaders
This link tells you all you need to know about flashing with Odin.
http://samsunggalaxysforums.com/showthread.php/2921-How-to-use-Odin-to-upgrade-to-Froyo-from-Eclair
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Ok, I tried flashing using the JPY firmware. The process seemed to go okay.
But only getting the 'S' logo for ages then the phone starts ocaasional quick vibrations and screen eventually goes black.
Have tried rebooting ans reseting.
Please help
First boot after a flash does take a long time and you may get the odd little vibration. The screen may go black for a little while. Be patient. If nothing happens after six or seven minutes pull battery try again. If still no good reflash.
You did check repartition in Odin? And use. 512 pit? You need the pit file for a reflash.
Maybe md5 your firmware to check you didn't get a corrupted download.
If you can still get download mode don't worry you will be able to sort it. Most people on xda brick their phones most weeks!
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well i reflashed the 2.3.3 leaked and its working for now, will try again tomorrow, getting a bit late.
Was wondering about whether I should try the JM1 instead of JPY. But, on the Sammyfirmware website they only had XW***JP1 which I understand is not for UK/Europe (mine is XX)?
But thanks everyone for your help so far, i may be back on in tears tomorrow
You can use any firmware - they were released with different codes in different regions but if you use a multi CsC like the one in the jpy ROM it doesn't matter because its the csc file that does the regional settings not the PDA file
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Hmmm well showing on Samsungs FB page that the ginerbread update has been pulled (by Google)
Guess i'm sticking with the leaked version for now
Sorry to muscle in on this thread but I'm trying to go back from GB 2.3.3 to Froyo 2.2.1. I've flashed JPY with Odin, used repartition, 512 pit and registry patch 1.82 to XEU, phone works fine. Well, Kies then recognises that there is a new firmware (JPY as it happens) and starts the upgrade process, I then get an error message saying that this version can't be updated
Any ideas??
MTIA
maybe you will find some info in this post.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044534
Anybody tell me what is lagfix and why it is used for?
and why different kernels are used
Galaxy S XWJVB
richard2311 said:
maybe you will find some info in this post.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044534
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We now have two threads on the same subject but as this was started first I'll continue with this one.
Thanks for the suggestion, I flashed JPU but unable to connect to Kies so flashed the 1 file JPY but still got the same error message with Kies. Maybe I'll try reinstalling Kies and see what happens.
OK, I've reinstalled Kies, changed the product code in the phone with *#272*IMEI# to XEU and now Kies tells me that I have the latest firmware - great bring on the official version of GB.
can anyone give me a link of jpy firmware with bootloader?
the ones from samfirmare.com are WITHOUT bootloader...
Okay, seems that Samsung have finally released Gingerbread.....again. So am gonna make another attempt at downgrading to Froyo so I can get the official Gingerbread update.
However, because of the issues I had with my last attempt, I would like to make sure I am doing it correct.
Current Phone Software
Model: GT-I9000
Firmware Ver: 2.3.3
Baseband Ver: I9000XXJVK
Kernal Ver: 2.3.35.7-I9000XXJVK-CL75655 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXJVK
I believe the version I installed included the bootloader
The phone was purchased in the UK on T-Mobile but supplied through Carphone Warehouse
Steps:
Downloaded: I9000XXJPY (single file) & 512.pit from Samfirmware (does this contain bootloader? If not, will it cause an issue in updating on Kies?)
Remove sim & memory card
Start phone in Download mode
Plug in USB
Open Odin v1.3
Select .tar file as PDA
Select 512.pit file
Re-Partition - Not Ticked
Auto Reboot & F.Reset Time - Ticked
Click Start
Wait for installation to complete and phone to restart
Hopefully i've provided all the info required, but if not, please post or PM me. If anyone could please check my steps above and let me know if i'm doing this correct or not before I go ahead.
Much appreciated
hi there,
as i know, to run a 2.3.3 rom on SGS , we need to flash a new bootloader right?
but what if i wanna roll back to 2.2.1? do i need to do somthing to re-install a bootloader for 2.2.1?
cuz in most tutor of installing a 2.2.1 rom did mention DO NOT touch the "Phone Bootloader Update" option of odin3
thanks.
I have found a method to downgrade successfully and created a new post with the step by step guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1100906
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