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Samsung Galaxy S - backing up and updating firmware issues - Please Help!

Hi
I have a Samsung Galaxy S and I want to back it up and update it to the latest version of software.
I have download Kies, but when I load it, the Firmware Information area says the following:
"This version of the devive cannot be updated"
"Current firmware version: PDA:JF3/PHONE:JF3/CSC:JE5 (ORA)"
I have tried Googling for an answer and tried Samsung's useless support area on their website but cannot find a solution.
Can anyone help? I seem to be able to backup my contacts, but not apps, or upgrade the software version.
I have various glitches and bugs when using my phone that I would hope this software would iron out. These include, phone not loading some apps, screen freezing, blank screen appears and only way to reset is to take battery out, loses connection to SD card so wont load gallery, wont allow an extra Google account to be added...
It seems to have some serious problems. Can anyone help?
Thanks
sbaker81

This version of the devive cannot be updated"
Means their is no firmware update yet for that branded model .
Contact phone provider .
I have various glitches and bugs when using my phone that I would hope this software would iron out. These include, phone not loading some apps, screen freezing, blank screen appears and only way to reset is to take battery out, loses connection to SD card so wont load gallery, wont allow an extra Google account to be added...
FACTORY RESET ..
Non provider firmware available via Samsungfirmware and flash via Odin read Faqs from main page .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
jje

Thanks for this
Why would there not be an update of Android for the Galaxy S? There has been news about it being out so this doesnt make sense.
Thanks for the other link - looks far too complicated for me to start tinkering with this. Is there no other way for me to get an update?
Do you know anything about how to back up apps?
Wont a factory reset clear everything I have on the phone, so I will lose everything?
Thanks

Why would there not be an update of Android for the Galaxy S? There has been news about it being out so this doesnt make sense
I said and Kies says no update for your branded phone whoever you bought it from has not yet updated the firmware .
Pointless now as 2.3 due for release soon .
Wont a factory reset clear everything I have on the phone, so I will lose everything
yes
jje

I think Im unfortunate enough to have one of the first batch of Orange UK Galaxy S's which have issues with the Kies software and are, according to Orange "un-updateable".
Samsung are working on a fix but its a Kies issue apparently.
If I factory reset, I will lose everything. I have backed up contacts, I can sort images, videos ect easily, but how do I back up apps? There is no option for this in Kies?

[Q] SGS i9000 market problem

I'm now on my second SGS i9000 and although its a great phone I have had the same problem with both phones - Android market access does not work - either via 3G or via WiFi. I either get download unseucessful or the download starts and then stops with no install.... Doing a factory reset on both devices means I am able to download and install apps for 10 minutes or so before I am back to square 1 and both handsets refuse to download.
Inserting my SIM into yet another android phone (a Sony Ericsson X10a) sees access to the market and app downloads working fine.. any ideas? No access to the Android market pretty much makes the SGS i9000 about as usefulas a brick..
I've cleared caches and done all the usual stuff including soft and hard resets but to no avail....Any and all help would be hugely appreciated!

patrick.pilcher said:
I'm now on my second SGS i9000 and although its a great phone I have had the same problem with both phones - Android market access does not work - either via 3G or via WiFi. I either get download unseucessful or the download starts and then stops with no install.... Doing a factory reset on both devices means I am able to download and install apps for 10 minutes or so before I am back to square 1 and both handsets refuse to download.
Inserting my SIM into yet another android phone (a Sony Ericsson X10a) sees access to the market and app downloads working fine.. any ideas? No access to the Android market pretty much makes the SGS i9000 about as usefulas a brick..
I've cleared caches and done all the usual stuff including soft and hard resets but to no avail....Any and all help would be hugely appreciated!
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You may want to take a Nandroid backup then try a new ROM, maybe from Doc's Kitchen or something simple. Consensus of opinion seems to be that the only good way to fix a broken market is to install a new ROM.
Are you on stock currently?

It is indeed a stock ROM - very frustrating....

Condtant freezes on new SGS

Helo, i bought my suposetly new SGS from a small shop in LT, the phone is an unlocked orange (UK operator) device. From my view it hasnt been flashed with custom rom, (no bootloader or cwr screen when loading, but im just comparing to my hd2 that i sold which had those)
The problem is- i get constant freezes/crashes when i do more than one task,for ex. If i play a video file and someone calls it freezes, or if im playing a game it craches on loading screens, if i listen to music and browsing net and then someone calls, phone is dead... I usualy press the on/off button for 10sec and it restarts.
Anybody have any idea what could be wrong?
running suposetly stock 3.3.2 rom
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

mokiki said:
Helo, i bought my suposetly new SGS from a small shop in LT, the phone is an unlocked orange (UK operator) device. From my view it hasnt been flashed with custom rom, (no bootloader or cwr screen when loading, but im just comparing to my hd2 that i sold which had those)
The problem is- i get constant freezes/crashes when i do more than one task,for ex. If i play a video file and someone calls it freezes, or if im playing a game it craches on loading screens, if i listen to music and browsing net and then someone calls, phone is dead... I usualy press the on/off button for 10sec and it restarts.
Anybody have any idea what could be wrong?
running suposetly stock 3.3.2 rom
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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You probably mean Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread)?
Seems like some of your files are corrupted. I would try hooking it to your PC and re-install your firmware using Samsung Kies.
ALT:
You can flash an official ROM. Downloaded from http://www.samfirmware.com/
Click:
Tool >> Firmware >> Android FW
good luck

Im still new to my phone, how can i reinstal firmware through Kies? Never seen an option for that, just updates,sync...
And if i flash a stock rom i supose it kills my waranty,since i should instal bootloaders,cwr and so on?
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Flashing a firmware won't void your warranty, rooting however will, but all you need to do is flash back to a firmware, and they will never know
GTi9000 insanity cm012/glitch

So how do i flash, reinstal firmware without rooting?
(noob here)
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Have you read forum rules, and all the faq's?
GTi9000 insanity cm012/glitch

[Q] gps not working

Hi
we have 3 galaxy s in our household, 2 of them have a working gps and will lock on, the other one finds about 3 GPS but never locks on .
we are using GPS test from the andriod market to test the phone.
The faulty phone using gps test says inview 3-5 inuse 0) We have sent the phone back to phones4u (UK) and thet sent it to an accridited repair centre.
It came back and the report said it was a software bug
we then retested with gps test and it was only finding 3-5 inview and 0 inuse according to gps test.
All they have done is i think they have just reinstalled the phone back to 2.2 and sent it back to me.
Can you give me any advise on how to fix this please

install jvr -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139050

Whats the differance between JVR and JVO?
My mums phone is running JVO and the GPS is running fine
can you go from 2.2 straight to JVR?

it has been a bit fixed in jvp/q/r - better signal streanght (snr - signal to noise ratio) due the files updated by samsung - not much but always worth to use latest best files
thats why i always recommend latest firmwares wo any kernels
as samsung never releases sources to latest firmware releases
so you will revert some kernel changes introduced in newer version and not present in kernel builed from older sources
same goes with system files - but in most cases kernels are not touching those
and yes you can go to 2.3.4 jvr straight as long as you will use 3 file firmware and do it as it is said in the thread i linked

Thanks
i will download jvr europe with 512 pit and give it a try will update thread asap

looking forward for your feedback

Many Thanks for your help so far, I have just flashed the Faulty phone with the Links you Provided
However after running GPS Test - its finding 6-8 GPS In View - however its not using any (6+ Inview - 0 Inuse)
is there anything else we could try?
Or do you think the phone is faulty?

what do you mean by
I have just flashed the Faulty phone with the Links you Provided
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you are posting in i9000 forum not mentioning that you have any other phone model, do you have any other phone model them i9000 ???
if you have i9000 try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17340205&postcount=1484
you need to be rooted

$omator said:
what do you mean by
you are posting in i9000 forum not mentioning that you have any other phone model, do you have any other phone model them i9000 ???
if you have i9000 try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17340205&postcount=1484
you need to be rooted
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My Apologies
I have an I9000 SGS
Do I download both links or just the bottom one?
Then Just Copy and paste the files over righting

still i do not understand
I have just flashed the Faulty phone with the Links you Provided
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download both - jvr is stock sgs1 gps gr3 is one used in nexuss and soem say it is better
i am testing the gr3 atm so cant speak but it seems better

Which zip do i install First and try
Nevermind
GPS_JVR is Stock
Installing GPS_GRK39C as we speak

Ive Installed the files (I think )
How long do you have to wait on average for it to find the First GPS?

depends, should be something around minute. ive got fix after flashing in about 20 seconds
but it depends on snr in your location, and so many other variables
btw enable data connection/wifi so phone can download agps data
without that it infact can take couple of minutes

Does the Phone Download the agps data automatically?

yup =) as long as there is active data connection/wifi
use those apps to test and download agps:
GPS Status & Toolbox
GPS Test
GPSTest

$omator said:
yup =) as long as there is active data connection/wifi
use those apps to test and download agps:
GPS Status & Toolbox
GPS Test
GPSTest
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What is a decent Program to Copy and paste the Files all together?

what files geez

Sorry - i arn't making my self Clear - The GPS Modified Files ?

you mean /data/gps/ ??
why you want to save that ??
any file explorer that can mount there

Ok - Seems we have a Working GPS
Once GR3 has been Released - Can you Upload it please?

help some wifi issues with my galaxy note

hello there guys i'm here to ask you to help me save my " precious"
all begun when i was trying to install cwm on my roooted galaxy note xxlpy but the problem is once i've installed cmw , it doesn't work but more of this actually my wifi won't work , in fact it detect my wifi signal but when it comes to connect it can't connect and try continuously to get an ip adress and to authenticate
so i've restored default settings in the parameters , the super user icon went but the cwm still here and the wifi still not working , so please can anyone tell me how to make it work again !!!
thanks for your help
ps : sorry for my bad english , i'm french

rhazes said:
hello there guys i'm here to ask you to help me save my " precious"
all begun when i was trying to install cwm on my roooted galaxy note xxlpy but the problem is once i've installed cmw , it doesn't work but more of this actually my wifi won't work , in fact it detect my wifi signal but when it comes to connect it can't connect and try continuously to get an ip adress and to authenticate
so i've restored default settings in the parameters , the super user icon went but the cwm still here and the wifi still not working , so please can anyone tell me how to make it work again !!!
thanks for your help
ps : sorry for my bad english , i'm french
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You can set static IP with the built-in Settings app(Wireless & networks, Wi-Fi
settings, menu key, Advanced).
Use this application.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/wifi-static/com.farproc.wifi.statIc

thanks for this answer , but i'm still wondering why before installing cmw , my wifi was working flawlessly , and now i'll have to install this?!
and also what about this damn cmw that's here and still not working, is there a mean to remove it?!

This is common issue after CF root, and occurs due to binaries
Install busybox, open busybox and install binaries inside busybox application, once successfull installation it shud work
Otherwise
Flash stock kernel - wifi will strat working again
then root - install busybox - install binaries, then flash CF root kernel.

thanks doc for your answer ,after reading it, i'm willing to flash the stock kernel , at least it'll remove me this Cmw, but i must confess that this operation scare me , heard a lot about the brick issues with the xxlpy kernel , so i need some advices :
1 - i've downloaded the rom but it's a no wipe one , will it remove the cmw and the super SU?! otherwise how should i do to remove it?!
2 - what are the risks and what should i do to avoid them
3 - if u cand send me some links about how to flash this rom and how to remove all from my phone i would be greatly grateful to you
thanks a lot for your answer and have a nice day

Which ROM you are using?
yes non wipe ROM also remove it, but m thinking just flash kernel not full ROM

thank you doc you're my savior , i've downloaded the N7000XXLPY_N7000OXALPY_N7000XXLPT_HOME.tar.md5
so i was willing to install it , and where can i find the kernel ? it it better to use the kernel only or does this one ok also , btw i've deleted all on my phone so i don't mind
also other problem - as if the actual one isn't sufficient --, i'm trying to install the usb driver for my computer but can't install them , kies is on my computer but still not detecting my phone , any idea about it
thanks a lot for your help i'm attached to my keyboard waiting for your answer

Oh you hav already download then just flash downloaded rom with.pc odin(with pda tab)
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

the problem is that my computer won't recognise my galaxy note even after installing kies / drivers , is there a solution to this ? what should i do i order to use odin and flash this md5?!
i' m begining to be mad !!!!
thanks doc i'm waiting impatiently for your help!!!!

Wifi Probs after rooting Note
Hello
I am having the same issues after rooting my Note.
Basically I'm using the UK ICS 4.0.3 Rom from Sammobile - N7000XXLQ2_N7000XXLPT_N7000XEULP4
FRESH ROM INSTALL UNROOTED - NO APPS ADDED
Checked that wifi picked up signal and worked ok
Checked that data connection picked up signal and worked ok
Checked phone was registered on network and seemed to be ok
Pretty fast by all accounts !
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However...
NOW ROOTED - using CF-Root - SGN_XX_XEU_LQ2 - v5.6
APPS ADDED FROM PREVIOUS CWM 4.0.3 BACKUP IMAGE
YellowTriangle Away V 1.70 used to clear counts etc
Checked that wifi picked up signal and doesn't work
Checked that data connection picked up signal and works ok occasionally
Checked phone was registered on network and seems hit and miss - registered one minute then not the next - unable to make calls - have to keep searching for networks manually - turning phone on / off / battery in / out !
Followed the advice from the from the post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29554858#post29554858 - regarding 'SPEEDMOD K3-11'
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Now when I open CWM manager app, I get the message "This version of CWM manager should be used with CF-Root v5.0 or newer. It appears you are running a different kernel.Various features have been disabled"
Also still - NO WIFI !
Just seems a bit odd ??
Don't know about you, but I'm wondering what else isn't working properly and is it actually worth rooting at all ??

rhazes said:
the problem is that my computer won't recognise my galaxy note even after installing kies / drivers , is there a solution to this ? what should i do i order to use odin and flash this md5?!
i' m begining to be mad !!!!
thanks doc i'm waiting impatiently for your help!!!!
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Uninstall kies
Install only drivers
And change usb port
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

as i said before , wifi is working - hope so - since i can see the networks available around , the only problem is that it's continuously try to get ip and log in ,
now i'm worried about that damn usb that won't recognize my phone , and let me use odin to reinstall my system
if anyone has an idea i would gladly listen
thanks everybody

is there any mean to install the firmware i've downloaded without using odin?!
thanks for your answers

don't be panic and your issue is not serious.
you can use Mobile odin if you having root. if your root is working then try flashing kernel with mobile odin

Still NO Wifi - After UK ICS 4.0.4 Upgrade!
Downloaded ICS 4.0.4 from 'checkfus downloader' today
Product Code: GT-N7000ZBAXEU
Latest firmware: N7000XXLRK/N7000XEULP5/N7000XXLRK/N7000XXLRK
Modified: 24/07/2012 11:17:01
Filename: GT-N7000_XEU_1_20120724111617_83hlhgn7j9.zip.enc2
Installed using ODIN - rebooted, checked 'About Phone' - Version 4.0.4
However I have since rooted it using the CF-Root-SGN_XX_XEU_LQ2-v5.6-CWM5
Yellow Triangle 1.70 - worked and cleared the counts etc
Installed binaries via 'busybox'
(Haven't reinstalled - 'Speedmod K3-11')
and it still suffers the same 'NO WIFI CONNECTION' problem I had with ROOTED 4.0.3 ics with apps I'd installed via a CWM backup rom image
Any tips on how to get wifi to connect would be helpful - cheers

thaank you dr.ketan the word u've sent me relieved me because , indeed i'm panicked rofl - btw the fact of finding the right words to comfort people....mm are u a real doctor? -
i'm hoping truly that your words are the reality and not only to reassure me hhhhhh
right now i'm copying the md5 and the odin mobile pro 2.45 on the micro card , cross fingers and wish me good luck guys

right now i've installled mobile odin pro on my phone , but the problem is that it's sticked to the loading screen where it' says that it's checking super user support , and i have some msg from time to time at the bottom of the screen saying that mobile odin pro has been granted super user autorisation for interactive shell but still waiting so i'm begining to wonder if the root is alright , and so i'm asking
can i re - root my phone using the cmw zip and the busybox zip on an already rooted device?! if yes i'll do it right now
thanks for your help i'm waiting for your answer doc

It seems you have partially rooted device.
And that is the reason wifi is not working, i am saying this since long, i fear you won't brick device just for small issue.
Still i am saying once see there is enough space on system ROM? (check it with overview page of Titanium), i think in partial root titanium still works, as it uses own binary. if no 15MB spcace remove some non harmfull app e.g. arura live wall paper, youtube,Goggle+ this can be installed later.
After this again install busybox
open busybox and install from inside busybox
you should see msg 'succesfully installed'
then open superSU, if asked update binary too.
then try wifi shud work,
PS : yes I M ENT surgeon

glad to see that u're doctor too - i'm doctor in anesthesia reanimation , and we have good contact with surgeons since they're all the time funny - glad to see that u told me that my problem is a small issue and it won't brick my device , so i'm feeling a little more relieved , but still have to solve the problem
and there's some questions :
1 - when opening super SU i have this msg : the su binary needs to be updated , continue? how can i update them since wifi won't work? is there some specific files that i can update by the memory card?!
2 - i have a full unroot button in the super su settings , would it be a good idea to fully unroot the device to re root it after with the busybox?!
i'm on my way to download and install titanium i'll tell you about space on system rom once i'm done
thanks a lot again doc

rhazes said:
hello there guys i'm here to ask you to help me save my " precious"
all begun when i was trying to install cwm on my roooted galaxy note xxlpy but the problem is once i've installed cmw , it doesn't work but more of this actually my wifi won't work , in fact it detect my wifi signal but when it comes to connect it can't connect and try continuously to get an ip adress and to authenticate
so i've restored default settings in the parameters , the super user icon went but the cwm still here and the wifi still not working , so please can anyone tell me how to make it work again !!!
thanks for your help
ps : sorry for my bad english , i'm french
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i had a problem like you , after installing a custom rom. i fixed my problem with changing modem of my rom