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Trying To Upgrade Version?

Hey guys, I'm basically new to all of this flashing roms n stuff. I am currently running Firmware 2.2 Baseband Version UCJI6 Kernel 2.6.32.9 [email protected]#1 Build FROYO.UCJI6. I updated to that with odin3 one click so my phone hasnt been rooted either. Obviously I want to upgrade my phone to a more recent version of 2.2 but am not sure how to go about it. I tried to update the kb1 that was just released by samsung but kies mini will not read my phone. Do I need to flash back to my stock 2.1, if so how do I go about doing that? Can anyone please help me. Id really appreciate it. Thanks!
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Yea, you need to go back to 2.1. However, I have no faith in kies what-so-ever. It outright refuses to upgrade my girlfriends stock captivate...
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I'm having the same issue... I tried to flash back to stock ROM using ODIN, but it just kept me on JI6 build. Any help?

[Q] can't find the nv_data.bin /efs is empty

Hi Forum
I read the thread of Dagentooboy and would like to simunlock my SGS as he suggest. First I rooted it and now I like to backup the /efs/nv_data.bin
but my /efs directory is empty?
I use the “root system tools “ which only works if the SGS is rooted (I think so ) and tried to find the file with $find / -name 'nv_data.bin' without success.
Can you give me a hint what I should do?
Tia
Ron
this is my mobilphones data
GT-I-9000
Firmware 2.2
Basisbandversion I9000XXJPP
Kernel 2.6.32.9
root SE-S608 #1
Build FROYO.XWJPH
16 GB SDHC Karte
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*2767*4387264636#*
SELLOUT SMS
[1] Sellout SMS : OFF
[2] PCode:GT-I9000HKDONE
[3] mODE: Test
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Personalizatiob Status
Netsperre
[ON]
Teilweise Netzsperre
[OFF]
SP-Sperre
[OFF]
CP-Sperre*
[OFF][/PHP]

try this,i had unlock a few i9000 that cannot access nv_data with this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8942669&postcount=904
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kanasai87 said:
try this,i had unlock a few i9000 that cannot access nv_data with this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8942669&postcount=904
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+1
works just fine!

thank you kanasai87 GMH24,
but helroz is not recomending to do it with froyo
It's possible to made this on froyo but not advised and not really tested (I repair codes at the same time but at the first start froyo change codes by FFFFFFFF)
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then u can flash back to eclair n unlock your phone with it
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Flashing an Eclair rom won't help as it is crucial to Helroz' app on which firmware version the phone was originally running! Was it 2.2 when it came out of the box?
Mine was 2.1 but I unlocked under 2.2.1
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but i hav flashed 3 i9000 originally running froyo. they work normal for about 2 months
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kanasai87 said:
but i hav flashed 3 i9000 originally running froyo. they work normal for about 2 months
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of course it works with froyo as well, however flashing back to eclair won't change the situation...

Kanasai87, what was after the 2 months?
GMH24, the original was:
Basisbandversion I9000XXJM1
Kernel 2.6.29
root SE-S603 #2
Build ECLAIR.XWJM7
provider is orage.at
and about 2 month ago I install the update with kies

ron9999 said:
Kanasai87, what was after the 2 months?
GMH24, the original was:
Basisbandversion I9000XXJM1
Kernel 2.6.29
root SE-S603 #2
Build ECLAIR.XWJM7
provider is orage.at
and about 2 month ago I install the update with kies
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excellent, so just try helroz' galaxy s unlock! At step 2 you should see that there are 2 options, one for phones sold with 2.1 and one for 2.2! Choose the first option and it should work! Oh, and don't skip step 1 or 3 just because I don't mention them!

Hi GMH24,
just to verify, as I bought the SGS I had the version like:
Basisbandversion I9000XXJM1
Kernel 2.6.29
root SE-S603 #2
Build ECLAIR.XWJM7
after upgrade 2 month ago I have now:
Firmware 2.2
Basisbandversion I9000XXJPP
Kernel 2.6.32.9
root SE-S608 #1
Build FROYO.XWJPH
to you still mean:
excellent, so just try helroz' galaxy s unlock! …
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or should I downgrade the kernel (never have used odin but could not so difficult I guess)
tia
ron

Yes I still think that you should try that app! What you are running now does not matter, only what was originally running! As I already posted, my phone originally had 2.1 but when I used this app to unlock, I was running 2.2.1 (JPY, I guess).
Don't flash anything, just unlock!

ok, will post the result
danke
Ron

[Q] 2.3 Gingerbread Update Help

hi im new to all this flashing and i have infact Fudged up my firmwire 2.2 like 5 times trying to change the theme on it (lol told you i was a noob) now im looking too upgrade from 2.2 too 2.3 and i have read up that you can mess it up and brick your tablet now my specs are
samsung galaxy tablet australian optus simcard
firmwire froyo 2.2
model number GT-P1000
baseband P1000XXJMA
kernel version 2.6.32.9
build number FROYO.XXJME
now i was wondering if i upgraded would i still
1 be able to use my optus simcard and settings for it
2 not brick my tab (important)
3 able to use it like i am now (after installing everything again)
and finally if someone could give me simple noob steps too not only upgrade but also install a theme for 2.3 so i can do so at a later date if i wish

Trogan2000 said:
hi im new to all this flashing and i have infact Fudged up my firmwire 2.2 like 5 times trying to change the theme on it (lol told you i was a noob) now im looking too upgrade from 2.2 too 2.3 and i have read up that you can mess it up and brick your tablet now my specs are
samsung galaxy tablet australian optus simcard
firmwire froyo 2.2
model number GT-P1000
baseband P1000XXJMA
kernel version 2.6.32.9
build number FROYO.XXJME
now i was wondering if i upgraded would i still
1 be able to use my optus simcard and settings for it
2 not brick my tab (important)
3 able to use it like i am now (after installing everything again)
and finally if someone could give me simple noob steps too not only upgrade but also install a theme for 2.3 so i can do so at a later date if i wish
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You can install Overcome 2.0 Gold. It's Gingerbread ROM based on 2.3.3. Please do read the instructions very carefuly. Go here for the installation guide. It's very well done.
http://overcome.mimzo.com/?page_id=64
Good luck
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Confused
tupo05 said:
You can install Overcome 2.0 Gold. It's Gingerbread ROM based on 2.3.3. Please do read the instructions very carefuly. Go here for the installation guide. It's very well done.
http://overcome.mimzo.com/?page_id=64
Good luck
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i originally fudged my tab and fixed it with http://www.thegalaxytabforum.com/index.php?/topic/443-how-to-flashing-euro-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-tab/[/URL] im wondering if my tablet is rooted or not as it states
Basically is you’ve never installed a custom ROM before, if your Tab is running the stock ROM or if you’ve installed a ROM from samfirmware.com, it’ll be best to look at this preparatory steps below, especially if you’re coming from the stock Froyo 2.2-based ROMs:
* Your Tab must be rooted. (Please look for SuperOneClick root method as it’s usually the safe bet! But for more information on rooting, please refer here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812367)
* IF YOU’RE FROM A 2.2.x/Froyo-based ROM: You are not using protected bootloaders! Just to be sure, please go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888071 and download the bootloader patch apk. Install it and patch your bootloader!
(Don’t assume you’re might not have protected bootloaders! Just download the patch and test it, if this is the first time you’re using Overcome! It’s not a big file to download…)
(NEW EDIT/WARNING: If you’re already on Gingerbread… DON’T TOUCH THE BOOTLOADER! I REPEAT: DON’T TOUCH THE BOOTLOADER!!! The note above was for Froyo-based users that want to upgrade to Overcome ROM 2.x only)
* You must have the proper drivers installed. Your best bet, if you’re coming from the stock ROM, is to have the Samsung Kies software installed and connected at least once.
and was wondering if i could brick it as that step is the only confusing bit (the rest im confident in doing just not this bootloader bit

It is stated in the instructions that if you're coming from Froyo, you must patch the bootloader before flashing 2.3.3. Just follow the link I provided in the previous post and read about bootloader.
Basically:
If coming from Froyo: download bootloader patch and install it then follow instructions to flash Gingerbread.
I hope this helps
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Question re. rooting a UK Tab

Hi all,
Tesco in the UK are selling the 7 inch Galaxy Tab for £149, down from £399, so had to buy one.
I'd like to root it but not sure if it is one of the rootable Tabs.
This is the information from About Device:
Model number: GT-P1000
Firmware version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: P1000XXJPZ
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWJP9
In the Mobile network type it says HSDPA
Is this Tab rootable, and if so, which method should I use, and which files do I need to download?
Many thanks
Gaz

Hi Gaz.
I managed to get one last night from tesco too.
Just rooted it using the method on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812367
Very easy.
Now I'm on the hunt for a decent custom rom, but need to install recovery first :s lol

teffers said:
Hi Gaz.
I managed to get one last night from tesco too.
Just rooted it using the method on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812367
Very easy.
Now I'm on the hunt for a decent custom rom, but need to install recovery first :s lol
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Thanks for the reply. Sounds like you rooted it before updating the ROM to Gingerbread in kies. You would have been running the original Froyo ROM, which I believe the method above works for. I don't think it works with Gingerbread.
I don't want to install a custom ROM, just want more control for backing up, removing bloatware, etc.
Thanks
Gaz

You're right (sorry I had missed you had Gingerbread right out of the box). I rooted the stock Froyo version, then updated to Gingerbread via the Samsung Kies updater.
Then I re-reooted using the following:
http://www.review-ninja.com/2011/08/root-samsung-galaxy-tab-7-gingerbread.html
Very simple and works for GB ;-)

Thanks for the link. Nice to know it works. If it works on yours it should work on mine; I just wasn't sure which of Chainfire's kernels to download as he lists several here on XDA and none seemed to match my Tab. I'll give it a go.
Cheers
Gaz

That worked a treat.
Thanks for your help. Always safer to check before doing this as it would be embarrassing if I'd bricked a 1 day old Tab!
Great value at £149. Thank you Tesco!

Glad you're sorted
Yeh kinda impossible to take it back for an exchange if you brick it, seems like the stock is well and truly gone now.

I need your help with Galaxy Ace

Hi there,
I recently got a Galaxy Ace GT-S5839i the stock apps (sims 3 etc) annoyed me so I rooted and used root uninstaller to remove the apps I did not like I deleted these without backing up my rom or the apps as I was a total noob to Android.
I need help if someone has a copy of the rom/firmware for my phone (details below) I could reflach my phone via Odin with it would be a great help. I dont want ot have to go to samsung service =D
PDA: S5839iXXLD4
CSC: S5839iH3GLC2
MODEM/Phone: S5839iNELD1
I used *#1234# to get this info =D
Model number GT-S5839i
Android Version 2.3.6
Baseband version S5839iNELD1
Kernal version 2.6.35.7 [email protected]#1
Build Number GINGERBREAD.XXLD4
my phone is a pay as you go from Three (3 UK)
From Kies: PDA:LD4 / PHONE:LD1 / CSC:LC2 (H3G)
Any help obtaining the stock rom so I can restore my phone would be a great help <3
dNik

dNik17 said:
Hi there,
I recently got a Galaxy Ace GT-S5839i the stock apps (sims 3 etc) annoyed me so I rooted and used root uninstaller to remove the apps I did not like I deleted these without backing up my rom or the apps as I was a total noob to Android.
I need help if someone has a copy of the rom/firmware for my phone (details below) I could reflach my phone via Odin with it would be a great help. I dont want ot have to go to samsung service =D
PDA: S5839iXXLD4
CSC: S5839iH3GLC2
MODEM/Phone: S5839iNELD1
I used *#1234# to get this info =D
Model number GT-S5839i
Android Version 2.3.6
Baseband version S5839iNELD1
Kernal version 2.6.35.7 [email protected]#1
Build Number GINGERBREAD.XXLD4
my phone is a pay as you go from Three (3 UK)
From Kies: PDA:LD4 / PHONE:LD1 / CSC:LC2 (H3G)
Any help obtaining the stock rom so I can restore my phone would be a great help <3
dNik
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Go to samfirmware..
I'll get ur stock firmware from there..
Download and flash via odin
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Prash_ said:
Go to samfirmware..
I'll get ur stock firmware from there..
Download and flash via odin
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That was the first place I went :laugh: They do not list any firmware for the 5839i. I also added the info using there system that say it should appear in 1hour but still no updated firmware is to be found.
Any other advice?

Flash gapps.zip if u had unistalled Google apps
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yanchenglee said:
Flash gapps.zip if u had unistalled Google apps
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I will try this, its basically the update over the air thats crashing and a few apps downloaded from Playstore that should work as I can dl and install them.
Any tips on which version of the zip I need given my setup (listed above)

Send It Back To Three
dNik17 said:
Hi there,
I recently got a Galaxy Ace GT-S5839i the stock apps (sims 3 etc) annoyed me so I rooted and used root uninstaller to remove the apps I did not like I deleted these without backing up my rom or the apps as I was a total noob to Android.
I need help if someone has a copy of the rom/firmware for my phone (details below) I could reflach my phone via Odin with it would be a great help. I dont want ot have to go to samsung service =D
PDA: S5839iXXLD4
CSC: S5839iH3GLC2
MODEM/Phone: S5839iNELD1
I used *#1234# to get this info =D
Model number GT-S5839i
Android Version 2.3.6
Baseband version S5839iNELD1
Kernal version 2.6.35.7 [email protected]#1
Build Number GINGERBREAD.XXLD4
my phone is a pay as you go from Three (3 UK)
From Kies: PDA:LD4 / PHONE:LD1 / CSC:LC2 (H3G)
Any help obtaining the stock rom so I can restore my phone would be a great help <3
dNik
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Send it back to three, this happend to me a few months ago and now ive just rooted my phone and thats about it... Im gonna wait till theres more stable developement.

@OP : You can Google for your stock rom. Shouldn't be hard. If you are planning to flash gapps , choose gapps for gingerbread.
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arunv95 said:
Send it back to three, this happend to me a few months ago and now ive just rooted my phone and thats about it... Im gonna wait till theres more stable developement.
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I ended up using 5830i XXLA2 PDA XXLK1 MODEM and BTULK1 CSC Works fine with these!
I am hoping to secure an S2 from a friend when he upgrades next month so I am looking forward to AKOP or CM10 or some hybrid of them like P.A.C who knows but I have more experience in Android now and I can have some funky fun with the 5839i now xD Lost count how many times I have bricked it due to experiments while I learn!
Even managed to Format the EMMC to Ext4 and install a rom I cooken in dsixda kitchen and use latest kernel from our friend in Rio using the CWM version of the kernel. Next on my list is making a kernel.
I learn by breaking stuff and its fun normally fixing it.
No matter how messed up it can get I can always restore the stock fw from samfirmware or the custom frankenstien split pack I 'assembled' *cough*