Android n00b - requesting help - Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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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TheATHEiST said:
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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!

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[Q] Help! Help! Help! Help!.....needed!!

Hi all!!
I am a SGS i9000 user from Finland. Currently I am using official Froyo:: xwjpa ( buildnumber) and I9000xxjpp (baseband version ) on my cell phone! the phone is lock free, i mean, its not locked!! I can use in any networks anywhere!! The main point of my post is that you guys talk about lag fix and custom firmwares and bla bla. But when I go through the post I just dont find anything except ROOT, FLASH, MOD bla bla,....sorry that I am a newbie user and dont know much about this terms! I am much disappointed about the lag problems. The phone has around 4 pages of apps ( i hope you understand what I mean). I am sad with its GPS too. But , mostly i am dissappointed about the speed that it gives though i belive it have good configuration.
Can Anyone help me about installing custom firmwares, and how to do so, and as well the best one so that i can feel the race on the track!!
heheh, sorry for the poor english language!!
kiitos!!
Your best and easiest solution is OCLF. It is available on the market and you can read about it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=784691
> Can Anyone help me about installing custom firmwares, and how to do so, and as well the best one so that i can feel the race on the track!!
Start reading with the information from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
thanks for the suggestion!,
i downloaded the app and when I opened the app, it showed me the ROOT YOUR PHONE USING z4ROOT OPTION AS AVAILABLE, but I am wondering how to complete backup my phone apps, contacts, logs, settings and whole system to computer so that i can work with it later!
thanks !

[Q] New User of SGT in Philippines

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.
ap122289 said:
"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!
vince_junior said:
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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[Q] Help with getting ICS ????

HI Guys,
I have purchased a Samsung Galaxy Note n7000 (unlocked version).
It is currently running Android OS: 2.3.6
Baseband: N7000XXLA4
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-N7000XXLA6-CL907341
[email protected]#2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXLA6
Network currently being used: o2 UK.
Now I have tried to update the phone over Wifi to get the latest ICS update, with No luck =(...... I have downloaded and updated to the latest Kies Version and still No luck. Now I have scooted about on the internet and have found so many different articles as to when it will or might be realeased and apparently I should have access to the ICS update by now. THE QUESTION IS: Why cant I upgrade to ICS?????.... and if not, can somone Please be so kind to send me the links to the ROM instructions so I can get this little baby rocking and rolling with the Ice cream sandwitch goodness.
NOTE: I have Rooted and put a custom ROM on my Motorola XOOM tablet so I am not to affraid to get my hands dirty with ROM's. I could do with some instructions that would go through it again to remind me, I just need to find the right ROM so I do not brick it.
Many Thanks guys!!!
BikerJake2012 said:
HI Guys,
I have purchased a Samsung Galaxy Note n7000 (unlocked version).
It is currently running Android OS: 2.3.6
Baseband: N7000XXLA4
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-N7000XXLA6-CL907341
[email protected]#2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXLA6
Network currently being used: o2 UK.
Now I have tried to update the phone over Wifi to get the latest ICS update, with No luck =(...... I have downloaded and updated to the latest Kies Version and still No luck. Now I have scooted about on the internet and have found so many different articles as to when it will or might be realeased and apparently I should have access to the ICS update by now. THE QUESTION IS: Why cant I upgrade to ICS?????.... and if not, can somone Please be so kind to send me the links to the ROM instructions so I can get this little baby rocking and rolling with the Ice cream sandwitch goodness.
NOTE: I have Rooted and put a custom ROM on my Motorola XOOM tablet so I am not to affraid to get my hands dirty with ROM's. I could do with some instructions that would go through it again to remind me, I just need to find the right ROM so I do not brick it.
Many Thanks guys!!!
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You cannot update to something that doesn't exist yet.
chasmodo said:
You cannot update to something that doesn't exist yet.
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So there is still no ICS update for the N7000!???!???
No.
trolololololololol
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BikerJake2012 said:
So there is still no ICS update for the N7000!???!???
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You look so new about ics on this device. Read the sticky thread in general forum and u will know more.
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BikerJake2012 said:
HI Guys,
I have purchased a Samsung Galaxy Note n7000 (unlocked version).
It is currently running Android OS: 2.3.6
Baseband: N7000XXLA4
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-N7000XXLA6-CL907341
[email protected]#2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXLA6
Network currently being used: o2 UK.
Now I have tried to update the phone over Wifi to get the latest ICS update, with No luck =(...... I have downloaded and updated to the latest Kies Version and still No luck. Now I have scooted about on the internet and have found so many different articles as to when it will or might be realeased and apparently I should have access to the ICS update by now. THE QUESTION IS: Why cant I upgrade to ICS?????.... and if not, can somone Please be so kind to send me the links to the ROM instructions so I can get this little baby rocking and rolling with the Ice cream sandwitch goodness.
NOTE: I have Rooted and put a custom ROM on my Motorola XOOM tablet so I am not to affraid to get my hands dirty with ROM's. I could do with some instructions that would go through it again to remind me, I just need to find the right ROM so I do not brick it.
Many Thanks guys!!!
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Look in the general section for the Cyanogen Mod 9 Discussion, download the latest build and follow the flashing instructions and you will end up with Android 4.0.4 ICS, its not official, its not touchwiz, but hey who needs that when there are great alternatives to everything samsung provide.
Just remember to read the instructions (more than once) and avoid flashing from any other ICS based rom.
Enjoy the ICS goodness.
and this is the reason people need to learn to do some research for themselves
Richy99 said:
and this is the reason people need to learn to do some research for themselves
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How about calm down and jump off your high horse for one moment.
First, I HAVE done research!, the only reason I asked is due to how quickly things can change with Android ROMs.
Second, Is this how you treat new people instantly with ignorance?.
I thought the Xda developers forum Is a place for people to work together, NOT a place for Troll keyboard warriors......
BTW Thank to the other guy who actualy answered my question with a normal response!
Your welcome.
I do agree that you could have found this information out with some searching but hey, we all miss things sometimes so its no big issue to me. Also feel free to use the thanks button under my post to say thank you
have a good day.
BikerJake2012 said:
How about calm down and jump off your high horse for one moment.
First, I HAVE done research!, the only reason I asked is due to how quickly things can change with Android ROMs.
Second, Is this how you treat new people instantly with ignorance?.
I thought the Xda developers forum Is a place for people to work together, NOT a place for Troll keyboard warriors......
BTW Thank to the other guy who actualy answered my question with a normal response!
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I think at the end of the day its not a personal attack at you or anything but just people getting fed up with people not reading the sticked threads and looking before posting, its not just you alot of people do this sort of thing. And trust me the second ICS is downloadable there will be 1000+ threads in the general section saying so.
For info on what xda 'is' see this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16682226&postcount=2441
BikerJake2012 said:
How about calm down and jump off your high horse for one moment.
First, I HAVE done research!, the only reason I asked is due to how quickly things can change with Android ROMs.
Second, Is this how you treat new people instantly with ignorance?.
I thought the Xda developers forum Is a place for people to work together, NOT a place for Troll keyboard warriors......
BTW Thank to the other guy who actualy answered my question with a normal response!
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i see you took a general comment personally, thats not my issue, if you had done your research you would know that ics isnt available via an update
come on guys .. he is new .. he will take some time to get there. We all did
you already got the answer by now.. There is no Samsung official ICS for Note.
As for Custom, there are a lot of options in the Development section.
Follow the instructions to the line and not just follow them but understand them before you proceed.
I hear that CM9 is the best so far.. but i see more patches adding to it on a daily basis to improve it more and more.
As of me .. am on Stunner ICS.. lot of FC's for now .. but a good build.
BikerJake2012 said:
How about calm down and jump off your high horse for one moment.
First, I HAVE done research!, the only reason I asked is due to how quickly things can change with Android ROMs.
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No, you didn't do "research" - you logged in and typed a stupid question. It is people like you that make this forum almost impossible to find important info - lazy fools who think it is everyone else's job to read the posts and explain them. See my post count? It is not very high. You know why? Because I READ.
Your indignation falls on deaf ears.
Hi,
I have the same device but on Orange (UK).
I also am awaiting the android 4 (ICS) and i have spoken to both Samsung and my network. Their responses are varied, but it is generally the same as other news updates and that is "ICS will be scheduled for release during spring but some networks could be later due to their own testing regimes. The Galaxy s2 has just received the update, the note shouldnt be to far behind".
Another option is to goto facebook and search "samsung mobile uk" and watch the news there, as theyll post on that page once networks release it.
So contrary to popular belief, ics is coming, it does exist (a american AT&T handset in the usa has been spotted with the official build) but it isnt available for general release yet.
Thanks,
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Ignaty said:
it does exist (a american AT&T handset in the usa has been spotted with the official build)
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I717 aka AT&T Note is a completely different device from our Note, they just share the same name.
So, the fact that they already have ICS means nothing for us here.
chasmodo said:
I717 aka AT&T Note is a completely different device from our Note, they just share the same name.
So, the fact that they already have ICS means nothing for us here.
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Hi,
judging by the specifications on both devices (UK and USA), the differences are limited to storage and processor. the rest of them are just optional differences that make no real difference apart data bandwidths/frequencies etc.
The handsets look the same, work the same, 95% the same hardware wise.
The i7i7 has a Dual Core 1.5 scorpion chip set and the N700 has the dual core 1.4 ARM cortex a9. that is probably the most distinctive and most noticeable difference.
I know that the chipset determines alot of the efficiency and manner inwhich the phone reacts. but considering the chipsets vary between the Galaxy s2 and say, the HTC X one. Both chipsets vastly different, both running ICS, Both sides of the atlantic. I think that American Note running it, and us not yet due to sharing a name only is not the best reply. same as I am sure there are similar differences between the S2 for Asia, and the S2 for Europe and the USA. Yet I think they already have or are getting ICS too.
I hold out hope that we will receive the update soon enough. Once samsung sign it off for the device, it gets passed to the network operators who then in turn rigorously test the device with the new update before deciding to distribute or pursue changes.
It is happening, just wish it would hurry the hell up.
If you really want to see how vastly different they are, pop over to AT&T forum
and try to flash one of their Roms. Come back and tell us how it went.
Different processors equals completely different kernels and drivers. Tell me how
that doesn't equal to different phones, please.
Just saw this on tech news on my flipboard. Available for n7000 and i7i7 according to the news. Say what? *moonwalks out of the room*
Just need it to filter through now
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ICS has been released for note finally....herehttp://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-N7000&r=1#regiona

[Q] Help this complete Tab Newbie

Good evening all,
My Christmas present to myself arrived a bit early. Its a used Galaxy Tab 1000!!
It is running the Froyo 2.2 and when it boots up at some point it displays "Orange". I put my own sim (not Orange) first it says you cannot use your sim card, then i went to settings and enabled voice and it seems to be working.
Ideally i would like to install MIUI onto my tab, as I was using MIUI on an my HTC Desire and I was very happy with it.
I looked through the forum and i read the newbie guides and after some stress i managed to root it using z4root. (First i try with the Superoneclick but it stuck on step 7)
Now i am trying to install the MIUI but in most guides i saw it says i must to have gingerbread, but i dont know how to get there, and i dont want to destroy my Tab. I was saving my money for many days to get it.
Can somebody help me to get to MIUI?
Thanks
The Tab is still a pretty useful device! It's a P-1000, not one of the other versions? In that case it's best to install Overcome. It's a great way to put GB on a Tab. Look for one of priyana's posts, he has links to instructions and the files you'll need.
I just saw one of priyana's posts. That link should be this thread.
ableeker said:
The Tab is still a pretty useful device! It's a P-1000, not one of the other versions? In that case it's best to install Overcome. It's a great way to put GB on a Tab. Look for one of priyana's posts, he has links to instructions and the files you'll need.
I just saw one of priyana's posts. That link should be this thread.
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Hi ableeker and thanks for responding. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. I have read so many posts these past few days and it gets a bit confusing. I will study the post you suggested carefully and i will ask any questions there...
To answer your question it is a GT-P1000 (it says so on the back) and i bought it used from Austria (ebay). It is Orange branded (indicated by Orange logo splashscreen at startup and shutdown).
In the about phone screen i get the following information:
Model Number: GT-P1000
Firmware Version: 2.2
Baseband Version: P1000BVJI3
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
Build number: FROYO.BVJJ2
Ideally i would like to know whether the fact that this device is branded means that i have to use a different / adjusted process to install Overcome. But i will also ask this question in the post you pointed out to me.
Thanks once again for responding!

Is it possible to remove EVERYTHING from my i9305 and install a fresh android rom?

Hello, this is my first time posting on this forum, so hi to everyone.
My question is pretty simple: I have bought a Samsung GT-i9305. I didn't know that it is a branded version (T-Mobile, if anyone knows how to check exactly what version that is, tell me and I'll try to provide necessary information) though. Now there comes my question. Is it possible to remove all of the android rom that is installed on this device and replace it with a fresh, non-branded version? Even stock samsung 4.4 android would be sufficient for my needs. I just need some guidance because I'm afraid I'll brick my phone if i do something wrong and I wouldn't want that. The branded soft annoys me very much, everytime I do an update of the system it installs some useless aplications (they have German names, so my guess would be that this branding is T-Mobile german edition, bought it in Poland though). What's more, I also tried to root the device a few months ago, but to no effect, and now it says that my device has been modified when I try to update it.
I hope this is the right board to ask the question.
I can't give screenshots of the device information because of spam protection for new users. Maybe I can give them to you via PM, if anyone would be interested in helping me.
Thanks in advance to everyone trying to help me.
EDIT: I also tried to install a cyanogen mod on this device and I got the message that this device isn't supported by cyanogen mod.
First make sure of the model of the phone. You should see it in "settings -> about device -> model number"
If you have the i9305, then you could check out this thread by @MaHo_66. It has a nice collection of de-bloated stock 4.4.4 roms.
First you will have to root your phone and install a custom recovery. HERE is a good guide to start, again from @MaHo_66
Make sure you hit his thanks button if you find them helpful.
Yeah, of course it's helpful. Thanks a lot! I liked your post and I'll definitely try the guides you linked.
Baseband version: I9305XXUEMK1
Build number: JSS15J.I9305XXUEML5
I can't seem to find such versions in this thread
foxorek said:
Yeah, of course it's helpful. Thanks a lot! I liked your post and I'll definitely try the guides you linked.
Baseband version: I9305XXUEMK1
Build number: JSS15J.I9305XXUEML5
I can't seem to find such versions in this thread
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I wouldn't worry too much about matching build versions, just try a build for your country/region and you shouldn't have any dramas. If you can find a build that uses your provider, you can benefit from the most optimized baseband, but any should work well for your country
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I wouldn't worry too much about matching build versions, just try a build for your country/region and you shouldn't have any dramas. If you can find a build that uses your provider, you can benefit from the most optimized baseband, but any should work well for your country
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Ah, I understand now. Thanks for clarifying! Cheers!

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