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I have an indian galaxy s.
I got the device 2 days ago.
THE PHONE ROCKS AND IS AMAZINGLY FAST!!!
I love every aspect of it and now i want to root it.
The device is not simlocked, i bought it outright.
It is a non operator specific device.
My operator is vodafone india.
They provide 2.75G services based on 900 MHz and 1800 MHz digital GSM technology.
I have the folln. in *#1234#
PDA:I9000DDJF3
Phone:I9000DDJF3
CSC:I9000DDJF3
I want to know what method I can use to root the device because I read someone saying that you needed to be on some dutch fw to root the device.(If not can i root it like h tt p:// forum. xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t= 728754
Also I'd like to know whether I can install any of the custom roms like pauls modaco r2.
I dont mind using a prebaked ROM.
Is it possible to go to the I9000XWJFF or the I9000XWJG1 or will I have to stay on the I9000DDJF3?
Also on [htt p://samsung-firmware. webs. com /WEBPROTECT-samsungi9000.htm] samsung roms, there is no I9000DDJF3 ROM. So I don't think I can go back to I9000DDJF3 if I muck up anywhere.
Thanks a million in advance.
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Please forgive my newbishness as this is my first samsung android device and I am loving it all the way.
aditya_t90 said:
I have an indian galaxy s.
I got the device 2 days ago.
THE PHONE ROCKS AND IS AMAZINGLY FAST!!!
I love every aspect of it and now i want to root it.
The device is not simlocked, i bought it outright.
It is a non operator specific device.
My operator is vodafone india.
They provide 2.75G services based on 900 MHz and 1800 MHz digital GSM technology.
I have the folln. in *#1234#
PDA:I9000DDJF3
Phone:I9000DDJF3
CSC:I9000DDJF3
I want to know what method I can use to root the device because I read someone saying that you needed to be on some dutch fw to root the device.(If not can i root it like h tt p:// forum. xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t= 728754
Also I'd like to know whether I can install any of the custom roms like pauls modaco r2.
I dont mind using a prebaked ROM.
Is it possible to go to the I9000XWJFF or the I9000XWJG1 or will I have to stay on the I9000DDJF3?
Also on [htt p://samsung-firmware. webs. com /WEBPROTECT-samsungi9000.htm] samsung roms, there is no I9000DDJF3 ROM. So I don't think I can go back to I9000DDJF3 if I muck up anywhere.
Thanks a million in advance.
Sorry for the spaces in the urls.
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Please forgive my newbishness as this is my first samsung android device and I am loving it all the way.
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Hey!
You don't need any Dutch FW or anything. Just follow instructions given here and you're sorted.
You can upgrade to any firmware you want. Our (I'm from India too) stock firmware isn't available unfortunately. Personally, I'd go with JG5. Totally loving the firmware! Though you can flash to Paul's r2. You'll have to flash JG1 first and use the update over that. Also, you'd be automatically rooted if you flashed the r2.
It's pretty difficult to brick your phone honestly. If a flash doesn't work out right you can almost always just enter the download mode and re-flash. I've had issues myself, but nothing to fret about really.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728754
Follow this tutorial! it will work for your firmware and software!
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Hey!
You don't need any Dutch FW or anything. Just follow here and you're sorted.
You can upgrade to any firmware you want. Our (I'm from India too) stock firmware isn't available unfortunately. Personally, I'd go with JG5. Totally loving the firmware! Though you can flash to Paul's r2. You'll have to flash JG1 first and use the update over that. Also, you'd be automatically rooted if you flashed the r2.
It's pretty difficult to brick your phone honestly. If a flash doesn't work out right you can almost always just enter the download mode and re-flash. I've had issues myself, but nothing to fret about really.
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Thanks a lot. Really good to know there are other Indian samsung Galaxy S users here on xda. I will root by the method you gave me and I will try the jg5 after a few days.
Btw what part of India are from?
Mumbai here
Thanks again
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I'm an Indian user too (Bangalore). Bought my SGS almost 2 weeks ago. Was VERY annoyed with the stock firmware (DDJF3). The black-outs really got on my nerve. Will you not be irritated if your 30k phone hangs up on you for several seconds (to open the dialer app so you can type the number down) right when the pretty girl you're talking to offers to give you her phone number, and you have to ask her to wait 5 seconds to write it down?! Of course, the black-outs aren't there all the time. Usually only when you use the phone after a long gap (at least in my case). But it's still VERY annoying. That's NOT what I paid 30k for!
So yeah, finally flashed to JG5 a few days ago. Very happy with it. Although I can still see the black screens, it's always for ~1 second max and it only happens with some apps. Dialer and Contacts don't lag at all anymore. I really think you're gonna love your phone even more if you upgrade your firmware to JG5
Use mimocans lagfix from the sticky if you have a micro sd and way the lag gone.
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Thank a ton everyone
Darkstriker
ed10000
BackfireNL
varunrai
I will try all this tonight.
Mods can close the thread if they want to.
Thanks everyone again.
I am also from India (Delhi), and currently running rooted JG5 firmware with the sdcard lag fix
I am Hyderabad & i am on jg5 rooted with sd lag fix. Great phone now.
Only thing i am missing after sd card fix is the default ringtones & notifications. Othrwise loving it.
I have recovered from a bricked state about 10 days ago so follow the steps correctly.
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I'm an Indian user too (Bangalore). Bought my SGS almost 2 weeks ago. Was VERY annoyed with the stock firmware (DDJF3). The black-outs really got on my nerve. Will you not be irritated if your 30k phone hangs up on you for several seconds (to open the dialer app so you can type the number down) right when the pretty girl you're talking to offers to give you her phone number, and you have to ask her to wait 5 seconds to write it down?! Of course, the black-outs aren't there all the time. Usually only when you use the phone after a long gap (at least in my case). But it's still VERY annoying. That's NOT what I paid 30k for!
So yeah, finally flashed to JG5 a few days ago. Very happy with it. Although I can still see the black screens, it's always for ~1 second max and it only happens with some apps. Dialer and Contacts don't lag at all anymore. I really think you're gonna love your phone even more if you upgrade your firmware to JG5
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Hi ed10000 ...i bought galaxy s two days back , it has i9000ddjf3 firmware n facing d same issue of black screen for 5-10 sec, while launching contact , phone call or other apps... i want to flash it with JG5 , would u plz tell me full version of JG5(i9000_ _ JG5) and you used and d link where from u downloaded this firmware , you flashed it with all three file (PDA , Phone , CSC ) or only with PDA . i m using Airtel connection ...may i get any problem regarding connectivity after flashing ?
Thanks a lot in advance for your reply n help ..
Hey guys got my galaxy s from mumbai (irla, andheri). Using from past 2 weeks and this phone rocks.
Guys dont go with jg5, iam on jm2 and it rocks. Rooted with update.zip method and used root explorer to remove unwanted apps and media. This baby rocks. Loving the built in task manager and asphalt 5 is cool.
I have tried samset custom rom when i was on jg5 but i didnt get any performance boost. Iam really happy with the jm2 and waiting for the promised froyo update in the month of august or september.
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Hi ed10000 ...i bought galaxy s two days back , it has i9000ddjf3 firmware n facing d same issue of black screen for 5-10 sec, while launching contact , phone call or other apps... i want to flash it with JG5 , would u plz tell me full version of JG5(i9000_ _ JG5) and you used and d link where from u downloaded this firmware , you flashed it with all three file (PDA , Phone , CSC ) or only with PDA . i m using Airtel connection ...may i get any problem regarding connectivity after flashing ?
Thanks a lot in advance for your reply n help ..
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go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=724251Z
Abhaysharma said:
Hi ed10000 ...i bought galaxy s two days back , it has i9000ddjf3 firmware n facing d same issue of black screen for 5-10 sec, while launching contact , phone call or other apps... i want to flash it with JG5 , would u plz tell me full version of JG5(i9000_ _ JG5) and you used and d link where from u downloaded this firmware , you flashed it with all three file (PDA , Phone , CSC ) or only with PDA . i m using Airtel connection ...may i get any problem regarding connectivity after flashing ?
Thanks a lot in advance for your reply n help ..
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Hi Abhay,
It is I9000XWJG5. You can download it here. Use the 512 pit which can be found here. I used all 3 files to flash (PDA = CODE, PHONE = MODEM, CSC = CSC). I did it with the re-partition option enabled. I'm using Airtel too, and before flashing the new firmware, I used an app called "APN Backup & Restore" which can be found on the Market to backup my APN settings. Then after flashing JG5, install the same app again and restore the settings. No issues regarding connectivity after that .
Also, I've seen many people report lag in JM2, so I'm still on JG5 and will probably use the same until the next official firmware release. It's just stable and works the way one would expect it to.
BTW, a simple but a very effective tip - once you open the Phone app or the Contacts app, don't use the back button to close it. Use the Home button. I've found that it opens in an instant the next time you use it if you follow this. Same applies for all apps (like Messaging, Music Player etc.).
Good luck! Let us know how it goes
Great to see i9000 gaining ground @ localhost
I am due to buy my i9000 this weekend - hxxp://bit.ly/why-i9000
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I bought a Galaxy S last saturday. I tried the JP1 and JP2 Froyo builds but flashed back to JM2 as it was more stabler.
vinodis said:
I bought a Galaxy S last saturday.
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How much you paid for the device? best I could get was INR 27,500 in New Delhi
28K in Bangalore.
Sorry, this might seem offtopic - Chroma Retail chain users can get an additional discount from hxxp://bit.ly/b3XzIH
I bought my SGS 2 weeks back and OMFG it rocks. I can usually be found rocking it in the office elevator and when people ask about it I act all annoyed
Anyway, I rooted the phone and have taken a Titanium backup. I plan to flash JG5 and do the lagfix, but will Titanium restor ALL my apps and settings? I have spent of a lot of time customizing this baby (I would highly recommend the paid version of LauncherPro Plus) and don't want to lose all that hard work.
Also, once I apply the lagfix, will it be a problem flashing future FW's?
Thanks!
EDIT: Bought it from Mumbai for 28K
EDIT2: Is it possible to partition my sd card from within my phone? My linux does not recognize my laptop's card reader and I don't know of any way in Windows7
Yes. It is possible to partition without resorting to Computer. Search the internet for 'sdparted'. But that script will not help you create EXT3/EXT4. Works only with EXT2 and FAT32 etc. I guess it may support EXT3/4 partition resize though.
I m frm india... we all r dying for the roms of our version...
suggest me one solid firmware to flash...... and also one solid custom rom which rocks... and also after flashing other firmwares and using other roms.. If i reflash my phone to DDJG4 thru ODIN... will the warranty be back>>???
please help me with this one
THANKS IN ADVANCE
would appreciate if someone can asnwer the above question
yea i would like to see reply to that post as well..
i just got my sgs with same stock firmware
Hi abhsihek /.... where do u live in vijayawada.. im aslo frm vij.... Yesterday i rooted my mobile but .... iTs okay .. still trying on lagfix and what else... there are no custom roms for us.. No mod taking care for us... Please do something for our indians tooo.,
Can you not put JP3?
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i got one more doubt. actually now i m using rooted firmware with CFlagfix..
if i flash with another firmware like u said above with JP3 .. do i lose all those things like CFlagfix and my root......
Have you tried to update the firmware through the kies?
I want to update it but here in visakhapatnam the service center guys told me not to.
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dalepraneeth said:
Have you tried to update the firmware through the kies?
I want to update it but here in visakhapatnam the service center guys told me not to.
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There have been people here who were adventurous enough to go ahead & flsh their phones to whatever they wanted. A few of them got their phones BRICKED. Cant to ahead, cant go back, STUCK. They went & complained at the service centers that they were trying to update via Kies, the official Samsing software & god knows what went wrong, its BRICKED. I think they ended up convincing them. Well, tjis is the gist of what I have learned from the forums, its your call, you take it. I am from Hubli, Karnataka, India. I hated the stock ROM, updated to JG4 via Kies, Hated it, Updated to JPC, Loved it, Updated to JPH, aahhh, beautiful.
There's a thread here that points to the Stock DDJG4 ROM for India if you want to revert back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771262
Like I said guys, its YOUR CALL.
PS : JPC & JPH are Betas & 23rd is the date set for official Froyo release.
hi praneeth.. nenu update chesanu .. its safe .. dont worry.. update to JG4 and i will provide u rooted rom which is suitable for us... and i will also provide unroot rom which gives us our warranty back. so dont worry...............
Hi Ragin can u post ur information which firmware u flashed and which rom u put...
i m dying to see my phone naked... wanna customize yaar... and also can u please tell how to download themes with metamorph................
I didn't understand the problem with roms.
Can you enlighten me please.
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Guys, I am from Bangalore and living with JG4. I havent applied any lagfix or GPS fix.
I am generally happy with JG4 but yea, havent seen a offical update in a while.
I am rooted: Search for 1-click Root/Unroot for Galaxy S
With a click you can root yourself and can unroot too - for warranty reasons.
Never observed a lag as such but I use AutoKiller Memory. Keeps my phone smooth; no lags.Try the aggressive setting.
GPS works good, fix is fast and position perfect. I use Google Navigation [BRUT], yes you can use the US Google navigation here in India with spoken street names - hows that. Recently I did a Bangalore - Pondicherry drive just on Google Navigation and it was awesome. I had all internal village roads mapped and navigated me through it. As you already know, the stock official Google Navigation doesnt work.
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PS : JPC & JPH are Betas & 23rd is the date set for official Froyo release.
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This line almost made me jump off my chair. Which 23rd are you taking about. Is it confirmed ?
Anybody from Mumbai ? Thats my hometown. There's an APP for rickshaw/taxi fare here on android market. Right now it works for Mumbai only. That was the best one I could find.
If you guys have any other cool apps that you have discovered for [indian] context, please share.
Thanks,
Have a good one.
hi araje i m also using the same firmware using cflagfix and also have both root and unroot update.zip files with me so no problem for me too..........
Can u please tell me how to use that navigator ... is it available in the market right now ................. does the navigation needs internet or does it works thru GPS signal ...........
can u please tell me >>??
and also what abt roms////////////// which one r u using with JG4..................
hey can u give me the link of the one click root and unroot software.. for me..
i think its more comfortable than mine..............
BYe
Brut Maps Mod is the answer. Search the forum guys, you all are being lazy.
I'm from Chennai, anyone here?
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I m studying in CHENNAI SRM COLLEGE>>>>
Whats up??
need some help broo
i m also JG4 firmware.........................
help me in customization brother...
KingHarsha - here you go
Search 'brut google maps 4.4' in google. Use the first link to load BRUT versions while keeping your stock google maps and navigation versions. Use the Stockified versions if you want to replace teh stock ones. I didnt do that, and I am comfortable with BRUT versions sitting near the stock ones.
No you have to pay data charges. But seeing that you are on this phone, I guess you already have data enabled on your PC. And yea you stay in chennai, so definitely you have 3G as well. I switched to dreaded BSNL just to get 3G services.
But dont worry abt data too much. Surprisingly it doesnt uze that much. If you have wifi at home, just setup your flightplan and it will download tiles along your way. tiles are big enough so if you detour or so, you are still within the downloaded area. U need to enable cache in brut menu.
Personally, I dont use the voice directions in city. It doesnt give instructions but it says a sentence. thats too much to decode while driving. But that problem exists in original sw as well. I kept it on during my roadtrip and I had great experience. First thing you will notice is that its smooth, your car doesnt update in jumps or maps dont move in jumps, they just smoothly rotate or move. Alternate routes, layers on teh way...its all there and its great.
Best part is oneways etc gets updated frequently and automatically since u connect to the cloud. When a flyover construction started, within a month it started routing me with the official detour posted on the road by traffic authorities. So thats great.
Well, thats my experience though.
Just search for 'one click root unroot galaxy S' on this forum. Not sure if it will work for you since you are already rooted.
Guys,
Looks like i am taking the dive and installing lagfix. I see 2 options - oneclick lay fix, or cflagfix.
Do you guys recommend any one of these?
Also in cant so 3buttons recovery and need to do that using clockmod's reboot to recovery option. Song if things don't work while Installation in will have to use odin only to reflash ddjg4. Something in have never done.
Song in was thinking of following sequence titanium backup - clockmod backup- odin reflash ddjg4 - install oneclick root - install oneclick lagfix / cflagfix - titanium restore.
If things break while installation of lagfix like in have seen phone not rebooting for many after installation of fix, then abort and reflash ddjg4 again.
Plz send in your comments. Any better way to do this. You can also say dont be so scared as you might have guessed i am sh$%the scared to do this and gathering my guts right now.
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Hi.
I got stock version jg4 .and I am unable to use 3 button combo .no lag fix no nothing. Need help with customisation
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@kingharsha
Do you have the 3 button mode working?
Hello guys , after reviewing galaxy s II i feel like my galaxy S i9000 is soooooo outdated and slow lol , i mean like..seriously i have stock everything except launcher i have launcher pro and iam TOTALLY BORED from my device i want to transform it to the coolest android phone ever , i have a bunch of apps like wifi widget , beautiful weather , battery status and a bunch of fail games
if any one could help me transform my device i would be extremely happy too bad i can't do it wit out experienced people because iam afraid of bricking phone , i wont be able to fix it because i don't have 3 bot-recovery , i never flashed my device or installed any custom ROMS ( btw i don't even know what ROMs are ) lol ! :$
Frimwar version 2.1 Update 1
Basband version : I9000jxjG2
kernel version : 2.6.29 [email protected]#2
build number: ECLAIR.JPJG8
any kind of help is heavily appreciated
Thanks
Egypt, land of revolution
enigma575 said:
Hello guys , after reviewing galaxy s II i feel like my galaxy S i9000 is soooooo outdated and slow lol , i mean like..seriously i have stock everything except launcher i have launcher pro and iam TOTALLY BORED from my device i want to transform it to the coolest android phone ever , i have a bunch of apps like wifi widget , beautiful weather , battery status and a bunch of fail games
if any one could help me transform my device i would be extremely happy too bad i can't do it wit out experienced people because iam afraid of bricking phone , i wont be able to fix it because i don't have 3 bot-recovery , i never flashed my device or installed any custom ROMS ( btw i don't even know what ROMs are ) lol ! :$
Frimwar version 2.1 Update 1
Basband version : I9000jxjG2
kernel version : 2.6.29 [email protected]#2
build number: ECLAIR.JPJG8
any kind of help is heavily appreciated
Thanks
Egypt, land of revolution
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Well first advice is to read read read these forums, lots of information.
Your phone has a quite old version of android so updating that would be a good start. Froyo 2.2.1 is the latest official which should be available in Kies for you. Gingerbread 2.3.3 is expected to be officially released for the SGS within the next 2 weeks. You can also flash custom ROMs and newer ROMs then Kies offers you yourself, but without 3-button recovery thats tricky. Atleast make/buy and test a recovery JIG before going there.
Then maybe slap on a theme of your liking and get some good apps (dont be afraid to pay a few bucks for good apps either)
Being bored of phone usually means youre not doing anything interesting or fun with it a phone in itself is only so exciting
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well, there's your problem
I don't know how much you already know but I advise you to read as much stickies and rom threads as you can. After that you will probably come to the conclusion that you want to install a custom ROM. Do so and your life will change forever
If you need any help, don't hesitate to consult the search function (or ask here^^)
Have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814091
This is the place to start.
After you have read everything there, this would be some steps to follow:
1.Install ADB on your computer
2.Download Odin 1.7
3.Repair your 3-button recovery/download problem with Richtofen's guide (after this you can do whaterver u want with your phone, as long as you stay away from firmwares with bootloaders included)
4.Flash a 2.2.1 or 2.3.3 firmware using Odin (i recommend one of the deodexed firmwares from Ramad's thread)
5.Apply what ever theme you want
Maybe this instruction seem a little hard to understand now but after you've finished reading the wiki from the link i've posted, it will be more clearer.
thanks for all the replies I will start reading about what you guys have posted in the morning iam on my mobile now and it is late please stay in touch with me I will be replying activly and frequently thx again ! I will Risk my phone as long as you guys are here to back me up , I was afraid of applying the first 3 bottom fix as most users cried about their phones getting broken.
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thanks for all the replies I will start reading about what you guys have posted in the morning iam on my mobile now and it is late please stay in touch with me I will be replying activly and frequently thx again ! I will Risk my phone as long as you guys are here to back me up , I was afraid of applying the first 3 bottom fix as most users cried about their phones getting broken.
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Being afraid in starting is normal .... but the golden rule is to read and understand several times what procedure u have to follow...and second imp thing is read n follow instructions provided in specific post.
As different rom needs different technique and different procedure.
Another thing is search youtube for videos on how to's.
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@ phalanger , thank you so much , would you please put me on the right track by giving me the link for the FIRST thing i need to do ??? thx
@ 4Iltair , can you please put a link on a working SAFE 3 bottom combo fix ??? or any one can share it here ? would be nice
@ rons_sacramental , if you have a perfect link for installing gingerbread on galaxy s , please share it here
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@ phalanger , thank you so much , would you please put me on the right track by giving me the link for the FIRST thing i need to do ??? thx
@ 4Iltair , can you please put a link on a working SAFE 3 bottom combo fix ??? or any one can share it here ? would be nice
@ rons_sacramental , if you have a perfect link for installing gingerbread on galaxy s , please share it here
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Here is a link to custom rom MIUI 2.3.3. (I am not telling u to install it on ur device this is just for reference n learning purpose). It has all the instructions and also a video on how to install the rom. I would suggest just read the whole thing and try to understand what is involved in the process.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=992251
Once you done with it then find another thread of custom rom and read through it.
And even read the comments on different pages it is very useful and most of the questions are also.answered. Thats how i learned .
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wow guys look at this 1 any info how to transform it to be like that ? or even better if u have alternatives ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_LLaS7i7ZM&feature=related
Three button combo fix :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785201
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i will read it thx again, any links for the start ? maybe a working fix for 3 bottom combo ? which will NOT brick my phone while applying it ?
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Three button combo fix :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785201
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thx 4 the link are you 100% sure it wont brick my STOCK samsung galaxy S I9000 international ???
as i can see some people crying of their bricked and "simi- bricked" phones
That's Darky's Rom. I'm using that actually
more info and howto here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814091
i will first try install the 3 bottom fix and post a reply for some guidance to go to latest 2.2 available , am i missing something ?
btw is there any one interested in step by step taking me from the most outdated galaxy S to the most resent one , by online chat using msn or facebook or skype ? that would rock my world cause i know if i panic i will f*ck up my phone lol , that would be very awesome private message me if any one interested !
Hi, Thanks if your reading this and answering me i really can understand what to do so ill just ask so many stupid question and see if you know some of them. so First how do i know if i have a GSM / CDMA?. Next if i got either the two one what is the best way to optimize my Tab. in a certain way that i can root/flash/rom/hack or etc. and my main concern is that if i was to return all it back like a factory restore can it be done?.
So in anyway possible help me i bought my SGT in Philippines and we get like a Open Line SGT i can use all our Telcom providers and use Different Sim Cards so i really can't tell what to do first.
ap122289 said:
"First how do i know if i have a GSM / CDMA?.....
S...we get like a Open Line SGT i can use all our Telcom providers and use Different Sim Cards so i really can't tell what to do first.
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You have the GSM Tab, I'm sure. CDMA is NOT very common in the Philippines, and you have a sim card slot, CDMA doesn't have this.
Also, unless your Tab was illegally imported from somewhere, you have the international version.
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"what is the best way to optimize my Tab. in a certain way that i can root/flash/rom/hack or etc. and my main concern is that if i was to return all it back like a factory restore can it be done?.
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I recommend you try out your stock ROM first, and read heavily on these forums. Know your Tab, current firmware, etc..
Once you've decided to play around your tab's ROM, then follow these guidelines. NOTE: It is possible that you will end up with a very expensive paperweight (brick) if you make a mistake somewhere along the way. Tread carefully.
First, enter *#1234# in your phone dialer to get your Tab's firmware.
2nd: backup your data (in Kies) and apps (in Titanium Backup)
3rd: Root your device using SuperOneClick (this voids your warranty)
SuperOneClick with instructions can be found here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
4th: Verify that your "bootloader" is not locked. Last few releases by Samsung locked the bootloader so flashing the firmware may damage or brick your Tab.
You can use Bootloader patch to check. It's here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888071&highlight=*#1234#
Again, read carefully and follow the directions..
5th: Finally, one of the best ROMs out there is Overcome. You will find all you need here. --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932082
I suggest you print out the included instructions (in pdf). You will also find all the links to files that you need in this thread.
I cannot stress further the gravity of your decisions... .. Follow the steps carefully and faithfully..
6th: If something goes wrong (I hope not), please don't blame me.
Best of luck!
P.S.
I know my reply is a bit long (I've done my homework somewhat), but I'd love to get a small thank you by clicking on this button............................................... --V
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Bro im form philippines also. If i were you i dont want to flash my tab. Im just going to wait the gingerbread 2.3. I heard kasi may or june this year....
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@Sef_P1000
Thanks for the warning i kinda know Bricking and doing this to Galaxy Tab is Voiding your Warranty but i was so stupid i cant tell if i am using GSM but now for what you told me GSM is a Tab that use Sim and for using my Tab now its kinda great but i wanna maximize my Tab so i can do different things and for now ill just read and read but still going to wait for more things and before i do this i am going to enjoy my Tab. Already Sold my iPad and i kinda want to know if SGT 7" is already good or ill be buying the new SGT 8.9 and 10.1 so for now thank you very much and already reading some files but wish some Filipino already tried this but i think ill do just fine i can understand some part but still need to read first and will ask again if need help. BTW are you a Filipino or ???
I'm a Filipino too.
Voiding your warranty should be no problem since you can unroot your phone back. Moreover, I'm pretty sure that you got the GSM one since as Sef pointed out, it's pretty rare for us to use a CDMA device (partly thanks to our backwards and slow internet back home).
Moreover, to optimize your device, just try the ROMs out. You should read the guides how to flash them, of course, whether you wanna use Heimdall or Odin.
Pinoy ako! Hehehe.. (Im Filipino too! LOL)
I feel the same way now about flashing.. I am confident in doing it but am still doing heavy research. Take note that some roms do not have all the features of the stock rom, and they have bugs too.
Maybe in a month or so, I`ll flash this tab and then update this thread.
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Okay Thanks ill be doing it too in a few weeks or months just need to double check some details and if i make it success full ill make a guide how i did mine. wish someone in phil can make a video or guide . i keep hearing that using mod ROMs rocks. but still lets see what happen.
hi bro. im also in the phils. ive got my tab from smart for two months, and i'd say im quite satisfied with the stock rom. with all the posts i read from various threads regarding problems in installing custom roms (the latest, also here, regarding overcome sucking the tab's batt), im not fully convinced to try it. my two cents: why fix something that is not broken?
ive had my sonyericsson xperia x8 also for quite sometime now, and flashing it is much less complicated than doing it in the tab. i simply cant risk bricking my tab!
also,a wk ago i had my tab repaired in samsung head office because of dim display. they replaced the lcd even if my tab is already rooted. so rooting i think doesnt make you lose your warranty! they even upgraded my firmware. love the new date, time and weather widgets.
i will just wait for the gingerbread upgrade this may!
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hi bro. im also in the phils. ive got my tab from smart for two months, and i'd say im quite satisfied with the stock rom. with all the posts i read from various threads regarding problems in installing custom roms (the latest, also here, regarding overcome sucking the tab's batt), im not fully convinced to try it. my two cents: why fix something that is not broken?
ive had my sonyericsson xperia x8 also for quite sometime now, and flashing it is much less complicated than doing it in the tab. i simply cant risk bricking my tab!
also,a wk ago i had my tab repaired in samsung head office because of dim display. they replaced the lcd even if my tab is already rooted. so rooting i think doesnt make you lose your warranty! they even upgraded my firmware. love the new date, time and weather widgets.
i will just wait for the gingerbread upgrade this may!
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May I ask the software version they upgraded your tab to?
prinzhernan said:
May I ask the software version they upgraded your tab to?
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is this it?
build number: FROYO.DXKM3
kernel ver: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #3
baseband ver: P1000DXKM1
so far, these are the changes i noticed:
1. new clock, date and weather widgets
2. "about phone" was replaced by "about device" in settings (or is it already like that before? lol)
3. alarm clock button made like the lock screen
4. Samsung Social Hub
just had a hard time rooting. z4root didnt work. had to try superoneclick v1.9 for a few times, but i succeeded on the fourth try.
vince_junior said:
is this it?
build number: FROYO.DXKM3
kernel ver: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #3
baseband ver: P1000DXKM1
so far, these are the changes i noticed:
1. new clock, date and weather widgets
2. "about phone" was replaced by "about device" in settings (or is it already like that before? lol)
3. alarm clock button made like the lock screen
4. Samsung Social Hub
just had a hard time rooting. z4root didnt work. had to try superoneclick v1.9 for a few times, but i succeeded on the fourth try.
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Wow yours is a new version mine was DXKM1. Until I switched to a custom rom.
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vince_junior said:
is this it?
build number: FROYO.DXKM3
kernel ver: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #3
baseband ver: P1000DXKM1
so far, these are the changes i noticed:
1. new clock, date and weather widgets
2. "about phone" was replaced by "about device" in settings (or is it already like that before? lol)
3. alarm clock button made like the lock screen
4. Samsung Social Hub
just had a hard time rooting. z4root didnt work. had to try superoneclick v1.9 for a few times, but i succeeded on the fourth try.
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i have KM3 on my tab too. though i find it weird that my kies tells me "This version of the device cannot be updated." is this happening to you as well?
noxxious said:
i have KM3 on my tab too. though i find it weird that my kies tells me "This version of the device cannot be updated." is this happening to you as well?
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im finding it hard to use kies with the tab here in the office. i already tried two computers, one with xp and the the other with vista. kies in my windows xp laptop at home successfully detected my tab. ill try when i get home, and ill post after.
to my fellow users of sgt here in the philippines: what case are you using with your tab, and where did you get it? i cannot find the best case for sgt here in the philippines.
On my side. It detects my tab but says its version cannot be updated.
As for casing im using a rubber case
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I'm using an official SGT case, hard case, leather outside, felt lining.
BW, I'm not in Pinas. I bought mine for about P 1,700.
noxxious said:
i have KM3 on my tab too. though i find it weird that my kies tells me "This version of the device cannot be updated." is this happening to you as well?
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How were you able to update yours to KM3?
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For some time now I'm the proud owner of a SGT GT-P1000.
I'm not using it at her full capabilities, mostly as eBook reader and occasional some Angry Birds,music, email.
Reading the forum I've only got even more lost then I was (if that's possible)
I'm not sure what "version" of the tablet I got (Bell,Verizon,AT&T) but I'm pretty sure it's from Vodafone Romania (I receive it as a present for my birthday).
Reading the General section of the forum I've noticed a lot of threads about the new Gingerbread Firmwire.
Of course I've tried updating my Tablet to it but with no chance: Kies crashes every single time.
So ... what's the next step?
Should I do a manual update? If yes which thread should I fallow? I've seen several in here for different Tab versions and I really don't want to screw this up.
Do I need to unlock my Tab in order to make the manual firmwire update?
What exactly does this Firmwire do? Is it like a new version of OS (like a ROM) for Tab?
So I ask a more experience user to try and answer in a "n00b friendly" language to my questions and maybe provide some EXACT links to the threads I should fallow in my little "adventure" (unlock,manual firmwire update, ROM update).
Thank you in advance.
PS: If this section of the forum is not appropriated for my questions, I ask an Admin to move the thread.
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+over 9000
Everything you need is in that thread, and if you have any problems with it then that's the place to ask.
First of all you must check your firmware tasting on the phone dialer *#1234#.
Second , check simlock and network lock is OFF dialing *#7465625#, share those informations with us and then , maybe , we can help you with somme advice.
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Version:
PDA: P1000BGJP4
PHONE: P1000XXJPZ
CSC: P1000XECJP5
Network Lock ON
Network Subset Lock OFF
SP Lock OFF
CP Lock OFF
The thing is that I've already upgraded my Tab to Gingerbread + Overcome ROM and everything is working just fine
Should I do anything else to improve my overall "experience"?
Misoginul said:
Version:
PDA: P1000BGJP4
PHONE: P1000XXJPZ
CSC: P1000XECJP5
Network Lock ON
Network Subset Lock OFF
SP Lock OFF
CP Lock OFF
The thing is that I've already upgraded my Tab to Gingerbread + Overcome ROM and everything is working just fine
Should I do anything else to improve my overall "experience"?
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There are various things you can do to "improve your overall experience" ...
This includes but is not limited to : Overclocking (Now stable at 1500Mhz), Undervolting (Varied success depending on device), Retheming (dozens of ways to do this..), Chainfire 3D (Can be used to "fake" the tab into thinking it has an Nvidia driver) and the list goes on and on... It really just depends on what you want to do with it now...
If it's just Angry birds and ebooks... you're good as you are (with the exception of maybe themes)
sometimes i need help too.
like with this 10th reply. woot!