Hey Guys,
Been quite a while since I last posted here, and I've not kept up with updating my phone. I know, I know, I should have carried on updating the firmware, but Eclair was fine for me at the time. Now, however, I want to update to Gingerbread. I've recently bought a Galaxy Tab and am amazed at the difference between Eclair and Gingerbread, plus my SGS is slowing right down for some reason. The other reason I want to upgrade is because my son's just got his SGS2 and I am jealous! So here's the thing...I've lost all confidence in my ability to flash my phone. I would assume I have to flash it up to Froyo before jumping to Gingerbread. I've completely forgotten how to do any of this and am now worried that I'll brick my phone. So, what I'm asking you guys for is a rough guide on how to get from Eclair to Gingerbread in easy steps.
My phone's rooted and running XWJM6 (baseband XXJM3). It's also got Ryan's One Click Lag fix installed.
Please help!
Anyone? My phone's force closing on loads of apps now, too, so really need to do something.
No-one want to help a damsel in distress? My phone's really running like a bag of the proverbial now...and I can't get viber to work properly on it.
Sorted it myself in the end.......was really nervous, as I've not flashed firmware via odin in over a year (my Tab updated via Kies). After jumping to Froyo XXJPU, I jumped to Gingerbread XXJVS and all seems fine. Once I'd flashed Froyo, it all came flooding back to me and I was well happy. What a difference!
Result.
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Hi people new to the site and was just wondering what is rooting, been reading a little about it and was thinking about rooting my galaxy s since its runing quite slowly since my froyo update, can anyone give me some advice on rooting like is it safe, can I still get android uodates stuff like that.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Hi people new to the site and was just wondering what is rooting, been reading a little about it and was thinking about rooting my galaxy s since its runing quite slowly since my froyo update, can anyone give me some advice on rooting like is it safe, can I still get android uodates stuff like that.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Hi and welcome, pretty new myself....
Basically, as i understand it, rooting is a form of unlocking edit access to the phones operating system files. doing that wont stop you getting updates.
what version of the firmware are you running at present? some do run slower than others, im personally on JPU (2.2.1 update) which isnt an official release as yet but can be flashed using Odin (a thrid party app which manually updates the firmware)
Its running froyo 2.2 and does rooting it make it faster also thanks for the welcome
Rooting alone wont make it faster, to help increase the speed you would need to install a "lagfix" or a custom ROM (a tweaked firmware made by one of the developers on here)
please type *#1234# on your handset, and post the info that this displays
as an example mine show
PDA:i9000xxjpu
PHONE:i9000xxjpu
CSC:i9000xajpu
build info: 2010.12
Will tht quicklag work even tho the fone isn't rooted
pda: I9000adjp5
Phone: I9000adjp3
Csc: I9000O2ujp3
Rooting means you get access to the Admin account on your phone Administrator account on your Windows/Mac box. It allows you to run and do things that is usually locked to everyday user as it might make system unstable or worst. People root their phones so they can install things to hopfully make phone run better or differently (ie Roms)
All in all I have yet to do much damage with root access but I feel I know what I'm doing but normal everyday mom and pops won't need root and would lead them into more trouble then its worth
for me the biggest advantage of rooting is the ability to use titanium backup to remove all the bloatware.
Once all the samsung/bell apps are removed, the phone gets much faster.
last time I did a lagfix my phone lasted a few days before bricking, so I'm not keen on doing that anymore.
Another thing I noticed is that my phone was really slow right after flashing froyo, but after a couple days and a few reboots, everything sorted itself out.
So will it be worth rooting my fone then because the slowness is really starting to annoy me and how do I go aboot rooting my sgs
Hey,
So this morning I was looking for a way to get my Samsung Vibrant's GPS to work properly, so I searched and found multiple references to the JI6 firmware version.
After following the instructions and completing the install, I rebooted my phone and saw that I actually DOWNGRADED to Eclair.
I really would like to get Froyo (I had 2.2, but 2.2.1 is fine too) back on my phone, nothing fancy, just the stock version for my phone. I have searched the web and this forum and couldn't find anything referencing upgrading the SGH-T959, only the i9000 and Captivate.
I have tried a reset and I'm still on Eclair. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Gavi
**EDIT**
I was able to upgrade after multiple tries with Kies Mini, I kept on getting fail messages.
Thanks anyways.
To Mod: I was looking for a way to delete post, feel free to do so.
Gavi
As the title says, this is what I'm trying (have been trying....) to do.
I got my Captivate for Christmas 2010, I can't remember what exact version it was running, all I know is that for a fact it was Eclair.
I wish I knew what stock I had on my phone and all that jazz, but the one thing I never read before flashing or rooting my phone was that I should root and make a Nand Backup before hand. Oh well right?
Anyways, basically here is what I've done to my phone:
I flashed ODIN-1-Click for the leaked Froyo JI6 - I897UCJI6-OCD-REV02-Low-designgears_1
had absolutely no problems, everything worked like a charm.
Next, I used SuperOneClickv1.5.5-ShortFuse and I chose "Root" and "Enable Side-Loading"
again, no problems.
From there, I proceeded to do the following:
-Install of TiBu, AdFree, Terminal, Root Explorer, SGS Tools, and Busybox
-TiBu Used to "Freeze" most bloatware on phone
-Terminal given #su root command and approved
-AdFree added, packages installed
-Within Terminal, added exception to WordsWithFriends to allow ads
-SGS Tools used to replace default Camera App to allow power button for capture
-Root Explorer used to replace TW_Touch tone to modified 5% audio level version...I'm sorry, but at the lowest System Volume this is just way too loud.
-Installed Go Launcher EX and made my phone look awesome
-TiBu used to Freeze TW Launcher
I don't think there is anything else I've done with my phone that is really worth mentioning. No Lag-Fix unless it was included in my JI6, but I do know that I have free Wifi Tethering.
Now, for those still following, after all this, obviously the Official Official (Not-Leaked) Froyo came out, not a big deal, because I probably would've gone crazy just using Eclair for 2 months (I kinda flashed my phone on the 3rd day of owning it after coming from basically a RAZR V3).
Soooo, in my attempts, to get the official version of Froyo (flame on me, I don't care), I have "Bricked" my phone twice on separate occasions trying to go clean.
By bricked I mean AT&T Boot Loop of Doom w/o the ability to use any of the keys. So hey wouldn't you know it, but I have a USB Jig now.
1) WTF do people mean when they say to Flash back to Stock? There are like 20 different things available, which one is stock? and what would mine have been new out of box at Christmas 2010?
The thing that Bricked me twice was JF6 which I though was stock, guess not, I'm not sure... I have no idea why it won't work for me or if I'm doing something wrong, or I got an incomplete download of it, it's title is: I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0. On the other hand, I have managed to get JH2 to work (idk wtf JH2 is, I don't hear it often, but it got my phone to turn on), Kies actually managed to recognize my phone, however I could not update it in Kies and if I remember correctly, Mini-Kies wouldnt recognize the phone.
And also JI6 also allowed me to recover from Brick-mode, which I Flashed to Originally, and obviously it wont show up in any Kies in any way/shape/form...
Anyways, if anyone can provide any info, help, or advice, I would really, really, REALLY, appreciate it.
What am I doing wrong?
Help?.......
Now aside from that, I know there is a pre-release version of KB1 running around, but has anyone managed to get a version of the Official February 24th KB1 out to the masses for download that doesn't involve Kies?
Sorry to bump this, but I'm still looking for any possible advice anyone might have. I've tried using the search feature but to no avail. I've found "similar" things to mine, however no one seems to either have the same problem I have or be in the same situation.
I apologize for it being such a long read, but I just wanted to thoroughly describe my situation in the chance that it would be able to further increase the capability of someone helping me.
Here you go, these are the two files that people mean when they say go to "stock".
2.1 is the "Official Stock" for 2.1 - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SBSMALFJ
2.2 is the "Official Leak Stock" for 2.2 - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QL6NX702
As far as I know, there isn't a Odin One-Click for the "Official" Official 2.2 yet.
If updates are free if you're with AT&T... How about just going to 2.1, then upgrading it by connecting to AT&T that way? Just an idea
Sounds like the build of your phone is 1010 or higher so odin jf6 likely won't work, but you found that out .
You can try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
You are already through half the steps, just flash jh7ota
Or you could modify your recovery and install clockwork and flash cognition 4.1.1 which its more our less stock kbi that is already rooted and debloated
Not sure of a cmw flashable kb1
CM7
Excellent! I totally forgot about that, thanks mcord11758!
Ok, somethin i learned when using kies to upgrade to 2.2. 1) USB debugging has to be on. 2) Make sure to UNroot your phone before trying to upgrade with kies 3) I also had the boot loop. Restarted in recovery mode and cleared all user data. That fixed it.
Also, think about upgrading to superoneclick 1.7
BTW, if you want CWM to work, you should shell root before regular root (reboot after shell root) and dont forget to enable nonmarket apps
GOOD LUCK!
@venomio: I already have those two files, but thanks for confirming that no one has released an official KB1 2.2. I'm glad to know I just haven't failed despite looking thoroughly.
@mcord11758: I actually hadn't thought about that. I thought that I'd be set with JH2 in terms of being allowed by Kies to update.....yeah no I was wrong obviously. I just figured the additional steps involved with the JH7ota would make Kies hate me more. But yeah, I think this may be my solution- although if for whatever reason it didn't work it'd just be really annoying. I've already had to revert to JI6 twice now hoping for the Kies update.
Out of curiousity, why in the world does JH2 work on my phone?
And what exactly does it mean to have a 1010 Captivate?
Still @mcord11758: Now I do have clockwork recovery installed (still on JI6 as I'm typing this), however for whatever reason, I can't seem to see any of the bonus features that it should provide in the recovery screen. I think I've read that this is a typical problem and I need to get 3e_Recovery or something, but I wasn't really sure how it worked or how to apply it. And the hold up I have on Cognition is the fact that I don't know how easy it is to revert everything back to default (like lag fix and stuff). Any info on these topics would be appreciated
@mrhaley30705: Yeah, I'm updated to SuperOneClick 1.7 now. 1.5 Just happened to be what I used originally, and for whatever reason wouldn't work any longer after further trying to flash things in these recent turn of events. Long story short, after a lot of pain trying to re-root, I realized 1.7 was out, got it, and it worked.
I will say that I have avoided the Shell Root as I don't fully understand how it works and I've gotten by using just the "Root". Isn't Shell Root un-reversable? I'm just worried about that since I'm attempting to get a Kies Update.
@Everyone/All: I really appreciate all the feedback big time. This has been a pretty stressful, long process even though at times it has felt fun and rewarding.
I think I'm going to do what mcord11758 said when I'm not at my girlfriends place. For whatever reason, if I need my Jig, I don't want her to see cuz she'll know I'm messing with my phone again. (She gets upset at me when I get upset at the phone). I'll leave you with a fun image that I saw from someone's sig once.
Btw, anyone who posted above this will have received thanks.
I hope that's not totally lame of me.
Update: It worked!!!!
I Officially have the Official final release of KB1 Froyo 2.2
I used the following as suggested:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
Afterwords I followed:
http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa...ID=2&PROD_SUB_ID=557&PROD_ID=558&AT_ID=368733
And I was able to get Kies Mini to recognize the phone (unlike with JI6) and allow me to select Phone Upgrade (Unlike with JH2).
One big thing I've seen, is that my phone is missing the GMS Updates, I do not have google's GenieWidget (News and Weather).
I don't know if anyone else is having this problem, and I don't know if there is any fixes. I do remember though, that while I had JI6 installed, apk's of the GenieWidget I found around the web would not work.
I know it's probably lame, but I was actually hoping to get this, as I was trying to get it in JI6 as well.
Pic attached of my desktop showing Kies working.
Good stuff, great that you managed to get it going!
So I hate my Samsung Galaxy S i9000 but only because it doesn't work. IF it was working I would love it a lot. The phone is rooted and I am running Vodafone's standard version of Froyo if such a thing even exists (no custom rom).
Now I have read about Odin and different firmwares but I am still VERY lost. I don't even know if any custom firmware would do me any good.
So here are my problems:
My Galaxy S is laggy as hell even tough I have installed lag fix.
GPS doesn't work AT ALL. I have installed pretty much every silly GPS app I could find on forums and in the market. I also entered a bunch of silly numbers yet the GPS is wrong by like 500 metres. Sometimes it gets VERY accurate if I run GPS Aids but google map instantly "fixes" it in just 1 second and screws up badly again >:C
If I take pictures with the front camera they will get displayed once I reboot the phone
and so on. it's completly buggered and I don't know why.
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So will a custom rom fix this kind of stuff? will i get working gps with a custom rom or are those gps apps supposed to fix my GPS which they don't at all?
Do custom roms force a loader on me? I like TouchWiz.
Can I still use Gmail and other google apps with a custom rom?
Seriously I am pretty confused and don't know what to do since September 2010 but I never brought up the curage to ask / thought I might figure it out by studying forums but I am still terribly lost.
If your phone is playing up that much I'd think a custom or different stock rom would be the your best bet. I remember when I got my phone it was horrible in terms of stability and lag etc etc, since I've started flashing different roms I haven't looked back, of course you lose your warranty though. I think most of your problems are probably software related, though they could be hardware(gps /camera). To pick a rom your either looking at Froyo or Gingerbread, then do you want a stock(many newer stock Samsung roms are fairly good in stability and performance) or custom(modified stock roms), then you can go picking from there. Read up lots before you flash on what things are(Kernels, modems, clockworkmod, download mode, odin etc) and then if you are confident go for it. Don't hesitate to ask anything
Reading and learning are the key, as stated, my recommendation is to explore the ezbase roms and easy Odin as a great and easy start to rom flashing, and dont be afraid to ask,
GTi 9000 insanity006/glitch
thanks a lot for the help.
If I set my phone back to factory reset will it jump back to 2.1 - the OS the phone came with or will it STAY at 2.2?
to be honest I personally believe the rom won't get touched if you do a factory reset so I will be stuck at 2.2. i have called samsung and they said it would jump back to 2.1. now i don't believe a single word samsung says.
IF I can always go back to 2.1 I could try Samsung's 2.3 - see if that does me any good and if that doesn't work I will jump back to 2.1 and root it again and use a custom ROM. I have already rooted it and used a one click solution which exists for 2.1 and 2.2 (i forgot the name of it but it was some orange icon with some arrow in it).
DNStuff said:
thanks a lot for the help.
If I set my phone back to factory reset will it jump back to 2.1 - the OS the phone came with or will it STAY at 2.2?
2.2 or whatever the current rom is .
suggest one update to Froyo 2.2.1 its the best . 2.1 is very laggy
no custom rom can fix a broken gps if it is broken
remove lagfix before flashing any rom .
Possible best fix would be to wipe phone via factory reset losing all data
Via Odin install Froyo 2.2.1 with pit 512 and repartition checked .
GPS hardware thread fix may help .
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so
1) the samsung dude told sh*t when he said it would jump to the firmware the phone came with (just as i had assumed)
2) froyo 2.2.1 is more stable and better than any build of gingerbread? i thought gingerbread was a great battery saver and overall really nice
3) so with the gps problems i have stated it sounds more like broken hardware instead of software? i could still give the phone back but from everything i have read on the net GPS is just buggered on the galaxy s.
like i have said with GPS aids it will work fine (gps aids will give me a PERFECT location) but once I jump to google maps - google maps will automatically "correct" the positing which will be way off.
4) sorry for that stupid question but i don't really understand "Via Odin install Froyo 2.2.1 with pit 512 and repartition checked". What exactly is "pit 512" and what does "repartition checked" mean?
sorry to ask
Go to ezbase thread and there you will get instructions with screenshots of how to use it, and all the stuff you need to download, and you can then flash either a slim rooted 2.2.1 or 2.3.3.
GTi 9000 insanity006/glitch
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Go to ezbase thread and there you will get instructions with screenshots of how to use it, and all the stuff you need to download, and you can then flash either a slim rooted 2.2.1 or 2.3.3.
GTi 9000 insanity006/glitch
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are we talking about this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991792
That's the one, there are two sets of 3 firmware files, one for GB, one for froyo
GTi 9000 insanity006/glitch
There s ezbase 4 also which is jvo based I think
GTi 9000 insanity006/glitch
Hey all, I am in need to a new Cappy since mine seems not to have a fully functional external speaker or microphone anymore. I miss calls/alarms/texts/emails all the time and I figure since I'm still under a year since my purchase, it's high time to get a replacement. I am posting this to ask what the latest stock ROM is to flash back to, and preparations to make before sending my Captivate back. I am rooted running a custom Gingerbread ROM and Kernal.
This thread from the Droid Incredible boards helped on the backup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732497
..but I need Captivate specific information on the latest official AT&T ROM.
I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233620&highlight=flash+to+stock
..and was wondering if this is the latest released official captivate ROM to flash to, so the folks at AT&T don't realize I was doing anything hokie and detrimental to my warranty.
I love this phone very much, but I would love even more not to be stuck with a lemon. So if any of you have any information on the best way to prepare my Captivate for a journey back to meet it's maker, I would be much obliged.
Thank you all in advance.
shebo777 said:
Hey all, I am in need to a new Cappy since mine seems not to have a fully functional external speaker or microphone anymore. I miss calls/alarms/texts/emails all the time and I figure since I'm still under a year since my purchase, it's high time to get a replacement. I am posting this to ask what the latest stock ROM is to flash back to, and preparations to make before sending my Captivate back. I am rooted running a custom Gingerbread ROM and Kernal.
This thread from the Droid Incredible boards helped on the backup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732497
..but I need Captivate specific information on the latest official AT&T ROM.
I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233620&highlight=flash+to+stock
..and was wondering if this is the latest released official captivate ROM to flash to, so the folks at AT&T don't realize I was doing anything hokie and detrimental to my warranty.
I love this phone very much, but I would love even more not to be stuck with a lemon. So if any of you have any information on the best way to prepare my Captivate for a journey back to meet it's maker, I would be much obliged.
Thank you all in advance.
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no that is not the offical rom . you should flash back to stock fyoyo and do a factory wipe on top of it to clear your personal data .
im resending my phone back to warranty for my external speaker, to prepare my phone is i went back to stock android 2.1 then used samsung kies to upgrade to at&t official froyo 2.2. backed up my pics to my computer and did a factory reset on the phone to erase all the junk in the internal sd card drive.. hope that helps.
Wich froyo did you use? I've used JF6 and JH2 and Kies keeps saying Unregistered Device