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JM5 Russian UK? Confused...

I got my Galaxy S a few days ago. It had a firmware on it which did not have the task manager on it so I knew it was old (My previous Galaxy S I had for a week which then broke and had to go back did have the task manager).
So I decided on JM5 - from the number it looks like the newest before going to 2.2 (Which I don't want to do yet). I get confused with the numbers. For each letter prefix JM, JG, JF there are different numbers. According to the list on samsung firmware all the numbers, say for JM or JG come out in the same month. Do the numbers at the end mean something different?
Anyway, so I flashed JM5 with Odin and the phone starts up in Russian, which is easy to change to English but I have a few Russian apps I think.
From what I can see here it's probably to do with the CSC file - the one in the download I got was CSC-I9000SERJM1.tar.md5
Everything else seems to run fine and I am happy with the performance. If I want an upd-to-date English (UK) stock ROM without the Russian apps etc. which should I choose?
Thanks to anyone who can advise.

Put your simcard in.
All fixed.

newtonthecat said:
I got my Galaxy S a few days ago. It had a firmware on it which did not have the task manager on it so I knew it was old (My previous Galaxy S I had for a week which then broke and had to go back did have the task manager).
So I decided on JM5 - from the number it looks like the newest before going to 2.2 (Which I don't want to do yet). I get confused with the numbers. For each letter prefix JM, JG, JF there are different numbers. According to the list on samsung firmware all the numbers, say for JM or JG come out in the same month. Do the numbers at the end mean something different?
Anyway, so I flashed JM5 with Odin and the phone starts up in Russian, which is easy to change to English but I have a few Russian apps I think.
From what I can see here it's probably to do with the CSC file - the one in the download I got was CSC-I9000SERJM1.tar.md5
Everything else seems to run fine and I am happy with the performance. If I want an upd-to-date English (UK) stock ROM without the Russian apps etc. which should I choose?
Thanks to anyone who can advise.
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OXAJM1 is the UK csc... OXXJM1 is the broader european one, which also contains Greek settings, if you care about that.
SER is the Russian one (I believe it stands for Samsung Electronics Russia), that's why you get all the Russian apps etc.
Btw, the latest (non-froyo) firmware is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=763369

Yeh. Put sim card in, it auto detects lang of sim card. Nice eh?
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I used the CSC in the JM2 package. Apparently you can mix and match MODEM, CSC, and CODE files.

[Q] Specific CSC file

Hi all,
I mean to flash a JPU+JPY version to my SGS. I understand almost everything needed for that target.
My doubt is that the CSC in my middle package is a multiCSC OXA which doesn't include my country (Spain).
1) I've read that CSC contains just APN settings. But also I've read somewhere that contains AGPS and wifi settings which seems more relevant to me. Is this true??
2) I've just found a 2.2 Spain CSC but not a 2.2.1. I'd prefer not mixing versions so, Where can i find a 2.2.1 Spanish CSC?????
Thanks a lot

http://romkitchen.org/sgs/?s=generator
Rom Kitchin CSC
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=817703
jje

Thanks a lot...
Incredible this kitchen... Wow..
However I face two problems:
1) i don't know if i'll be able to convert the csc folder in a convenient tar.md5 to flash with stock.
2) It seems a JP3 based CSC which is 2.2. I read somewhere that it's not recommended to mix 2.2 CSC with 2,2,1 PDA...
Thanks anyway...........

[Q] Base rom, modem, and CSC

I've been using Darky's ROM for a while, because it seemed really user friendly to install and had a lot of support for a new Android user. As I'm getting a little more comfortable, I'd like to create a custom ROM using the Rom Kitchen.
My question is, can someone clarify the difference between JVB, JVH, etc? Are these just firmware revisions (2.3.3, 2.3.4)? Also, I'm unsure of what the CSC and Modem are for...if I use the wrong one, will this prevent me from getting service in my country? I am on Bell Mobility in Canada...which CSC/Modem should I use?
Thanks!

Kops said:
I've been using Darky's ROM for a while, because it seemed really user friendly to install and had a lot of support for a new Android user. As I'm getting a little more comfortable, I'd like to create a custom ROM using the Rom Kitchen.
My question is, can someone clarify the difference between JVB, JVH, etc? Are these just firmware revisions (2.3.3, 2.3.4)? Also, I'm unsure of what the CSC and Modem are for...if I use the wrong one, will this prevent me from getting service in my country? I am on Bell Mobility in Canada...which CSC/Modem should I use?
Thanks!
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Jvb, jvh etc are not different revisions, just different builds of the same firmware version, usually made for different regions. Each one is tweaked slightly differently to read the forums to get peoples opinions on each one.
The modem is the radio for 3g and wifi. Again, each is slightly tweaked for different regions so get views on which is best for you in the forum.
The csc handles the localization and adds the carriers and apns for different regions. Again, look in the forum for the one that covers your region.
Both modems and csc files can be flashed easily over any ROM from cwm.
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rschenck said:
Jvb, jvh etc are not different revisions, just different builds of the same firmware version, usually made for different regions. Each one is tweaked slightly differently to read the forums to get peoples opinions on each one.
The modem is the radio for 3g and wifi. Again, each is slightly tweaked for different regions so get views on which is best for you in the forum.
The csc handles the localization and adds the carriers and apns for different regions. Again, look in the forum for the one that covers your region.
Both modems and csc files can be flashed easily over any ROM from cwm.
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Thanks, rschenck! For gingerbread, we currently have JVB and JVH correct? Are there any others?
So, if an app says "ported to JVH" does this mean that it won't work on JVB? Assuming that they are just different builds of the same firmware I would have assumed that it would work. Do you know of anywhere I can get information on which builds are currently released/available?
I understand the CSC and Modem clearly now, thank you

Kops said:
Thanks, rschenck! For gingerbread, we currently have JVB and JVH correct? Are there any others?
So, if an app says "ported to JVH" does this mean that it won't work on JVB? Assuming that they are just different builds of the same firmware I would have assumed that it would work. Do you know of anywhere I can get information on which builds are currently released/available?
I understand the CSC and Modem clearly now, thank you
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It means it will definetly work on jvh based roms. As for any other build, you would need to ask in the thread of the person who posted it.
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[Q] Regional Firmware Differences? (Or Which ICS F/w To Choose?)

I have a UK Galaxy Note N7000. It shipped with an un-rootable Gingerbread 2.3.6 ROM, so ages back I followed one of Dr Ketan's guides and downloaded a pre-rooted Gingerbread 2.3.5 ROM and flashed it. And for whatever reason, I never got around to flashing anything later such as ICS. Now however, I'm getting frustrated with Gingerbread and it's limitations, especially for things like proxies. I'm a bit hesitant to try a leaked Jelly Bean ROM, so I was thinking I would go for a stock ICS with root.
I looked at the Stock ROM Thread and there's loads of stock ICS firmwares to choose from. If I had never rooted my phone, I think I would have gotten "N7000XXLRK---4.0.4/12.07.24-N7000XEULP5---Download--United Kingdom / Ireland" but there are newer ones. For instance "N7000XXLRU N7000OXELR6 Download - Russia" was from November 2012 and XXLRU would be newer than XXLRK by my understanding (and in theory should have more fixes/optimisations/stuff). But what problems could I get with a Russian firmware? It'll still have English as the language on it I presume, so will it be operator branding or pre-installed apps that make it "Russian"? There's also a Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and India ROM that has the same codes, but different download links - will there be any difference amongst them?
I have tried searching for the answers to this, which is how I found the firmware naming convention thread however, the 2nd last digit is supposed to be the month, so I don't understand how it can go above L, but yet these firmwares I've mentioned above are on R. So I find the more I read, the more confused I'm getting...
TL;DR:
What differences are there between regions for firmwares?
Is the newest the "best" or should I stick to one for my country, even if it's a little older?

first back up efs on multiple locations.,
A must do.
first b) Your from the uk, but is your phone:go dial *#272*youremeihere* and observe your csc, this is the csc that determines your country version software. You use other countries, but you will likely corrupt efs, which is why efs backuo is ultra important.
Second go and experiment.
Most differences are regionalization if roms, some special apps etc. All have English as a language.. Go experiment, see which one you like.
Mind safe kernel, wipe and non wipe roms, clean instslls on safe kernel

[Q] GT-i9000 Confusion with getting started

Hello all.
Firstly, i strongly appologise if this post is in the wrong place etc, and i really have tried very hard to search through everything without having to post but i'm so lost i need a point in the right direction. There's just way too much info on the forum, and links, and threads, a lot of it assumes you have a very detailed understanding of custom android roms etc etc and i'm going round in circles.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000, purchased in the United Kingdom and on o2 network.
It is not currently rooted, however i am preparing to do this also.
My current Firmware version: 2.3.6
Baseband Version: I9000BUJV4
Kernal Version: 2.6.35.7-I9000BUJVG-CL719381 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.BUJVG
I want to root and then flash a new rom to my phone as currently it is SO slow i can barely use it so my main aim after rooting the device is either to remove a load of unnescesary apps and streamline the stock gingerbread rom OR update to a stable rom that does not come cluttered with lots of apps. I can soon add the apps i want or need.
With there being SO much information on i9000 and the info being a bit dated (handset is very old model now by todays standard) i'm just overwhelmed with too much or conflicting information. I really would benefit from someones knowledge and advice.
Firstly i do have Odin and the PIT files.
Secondly i can't seem to find matching relevant files to be able to root my handset as nothing seems to match what i see on the 'ABOUT PHONE' screen and as listed above, nor can i see a stock rom that matches my info.
Thirdly, i'm considering something like using: [ROM][GB][JW8] MesoROM v2.0 but don't understand the instructions (they assume you have flashed roms to and from the handset before). I cannot establish from my phones info whether i am all set to begin with some of these roms as some are labelled JW8 and referred to if you are on Gingerbread JW8 or not etc and i don't think i am as these letters are not meaning much to me at present. The references to using certain kernels (eg semaphore) have confused me also. I need things dumbing down
I am confused as to the order i need to begin. I have attempted nothing yet, due to not being able to get my head around everything 100%. I don't understand the seperate parts of Odin, and which i must flash and which i can leave as standard, i have flashed Samsung galaxy Aces handsets using CWM before but i just desperately need a list of the order to do things and confirmation what files are a compatible match with my info not seeming to match any references on the forum.
If someone could inbox me or just simply point me in the right direction i would be so grateful. Any order to work from no matter how brief would be very helpful.
I understand this post must look like i'm not making any effort to read or search but honestly i have and appologise for coming across as a complete idiot, i have tried vigourously to learn about flashing these handsets i'm struggling to work out the correct files to get going with, and their relevence to the operation of the phone.
Thanks for your patience.
Drew

Additional info
In Samsung Kies the current firmware lists as:
PDA: JVG / PHONE: JV4 / CSC: JV5 (VOD)
This helps make sense of some of the individual rom instructions but i am still a little confused... which is kernel and which is system os / firmware so to speak?
I believe i want the Semaphore 2.74 kernel but completely don't understand the abreviations used within the instructions.
Will that kernel work happily with MesoROM v2 rom, and what order to flash via Odin etc? Just can't get my head round all the jargon. and all the JV4/5/6/7/8/9 references.

Try this guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2434225
If you don't manage, ask again here or PM me.

DrewKrew said:
In Samsung Kies the current firmware lists as:
PDA: JVG / PHONE: JV4 / CSC: JV5 (VOD)
This helps make sense of some of the individual rom instructions but i am still a little confused... which is kernel and which is system os / firmware so to speak?
I believe i want the Semaphore 2.74 kernel but completely don't understand the abreviations used within the instructions.
Will that kernel work happily with MesoROM v2 rom, and what order to flash via Odin etc? Just can't get my head round all the jargon. and all the JV4/5/6/7/8/9 references.
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Yes, it will work.
BTW, Semaphore 2.7.4 is a stock kernel in MesoROM v2.0

Thankyou, all working with MesoROM and Semaphore. Really pleased