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[Q] Noob Firmware Update

Hello everyone,
I just received my Galaxy I9000, and made sure i can access the Download Mode and the Recovery Mode using the 3 button combos explained in the wiki.
I bought this phone in the united states, as an unlocked phone. Since i live in South America (Ecuador to be exact), i don't have an official version for this market and i'm using this international version I9000.
Checked the Firmware version installed and is the following:
PDA: I9000BUJP7
Phone: I9000BUJP5
CSC: I9000GVD2JP5
Build Info: 2010.10
Also checked the unlock status:
Personalization Status
Network Lock: OFF
Network Subset Lock: OFF
SP Lock: OFF
CP Lock: OFF
My phone's firmware is a provider one (Vodafone), looked in samfirmware to check for new firmwares, but i need some advice:
First, since my phone has a provider specific firmware, can i flash my phone with a "generic" samsung firmware?
If so which ones should i choose the European versions or the America/Australia firmwares??
I see in the list for europa versions this one as the last:
I9000XWJS8 ## 512.PIT Version 2.2.1
And for america this one:
I9000BVJJPD ## 512.PIT Version 2.2 2010 December
I was tempted to go for the european version but im just not shure.
Also what about the MODEM/CSC, do i need to flash those too? since those are also customized versions from the provider?
I dont mind loosing all the samsung apps, and the vodaphone ones, as they are pretty useless here.
Any advice on what is the best path to go from here is appreciated.
I bought this phone so i can learn to develop for android but im really new to this world.
Thanks

Search up goots tutorial. I think the CsC version just determines which stock apps get installed when you flash to be honest, I picked xeu because it's Europe generic but I dont think it matters
The froyo I had from goots link had multi CSC and you could pick and choose
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You can use latest European version np. Im on it now but im from Europe but was on JPG 1 week ago and its from Asia. CSC is what gives you your APN for data traffic and the keyboard languages included but u can swap that easily using the Romkitchen or u can input your provider data manualy. Modem is your wifi, data network and gps driver you can use any the one from JS8 is very good so is JPG one. With modem its possible that with JQ1 u cant acces the 850mhz band immediatly but there are allreadu solutions to fix that on this forum.
Best advice i can give u is follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926399
If u have more questions join us on IRC:
Server: chat.freenode.net
Channel: #romkitchen
Url: irc://chat.freenode.net/romkitchen
webchat: http://webchat.freenode.net

Thanks for the help, i will go through the goots tutorial as advised also ill read the Perka's link posted.
And for sure ill join IRC, thanks for the help ill be going through this process along the day (it's morning here)

Baseband?

Okay I got a question about Basebands, I have the UK version of the Milestone But I live in the states, In Iowa. Is there a different baseband I should be using? Cause I've never seen a baseband in any of the lists I've found for north America or anything like that.
Argentina-Personal.zip
Brazil.zip
Canada.zip
French.zip
Germany.zip
Isreal-Celcomm.zip
Italy.zip
Singapore.zip
Telus.zip
Thai.zip
Venezuela-Movilnet.zip
That's about all I've seen for basebands. If someone could clear this up for what the baseband actually does and what I SHOULD have that'd be great thanks. You can see my current Baseband in my signature.

I guess baseband is more like, what fits you best.
If i'm wrong please correct me, but if you'r getting good reception its all good.

I also am in Iowa-Sioux City, and have found that the Singapore basebands are the only ones that work here, tried them all after I flashed a rom that changed my baseband. I believe that the baseband sets thew acctual frequencys that your phone uses,there are many in each of the bands that are avaible.
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too bad for me
i think i lost my baseband?
it shows me a "no service" my milestone cant detect my simcard's network
..... help please...

hey, where could i found this Venezuela-Movilnet.zip baseband? i really want this to use my 3g network on my xt720

There are two things about baseband: the baseband software and baseband configuration.
Baseband software (I don't know much about this, sorry...) may be in your system rom somewhere and you flash it with a zip file. In Eclair you'll see software and confugiration version in "About" page, but since 2.2(?) you'll only be able to see software version. I don't think this differs much for each people. You can find the latest(?) here:
code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod4milestone/downloads/detail?name=update-bpsw-MSG39UPEU_A1.19_0.90-I4.zip
(sorry, I couldn't post outside links...)
Baseband configuration (located in /system/etc/motorola/bp_nvm_default/), according to my understanding, is to interpret GSM signal to something your phone can read. This is more like what fits you best. For example, with a baseband config from stock 2.1 rom my phone works well in the basement, but with another, it may show "no carrier".

[GUIDE] : Flashing a baseband and why you should do it

Hello All.
I had a small talk with DoomLord about flashing base-bands over the phone and the difference it would make for your phone so have decided to make the information that I got available for the public here so that no one else has to go to the same hassle I did Googling for all the stuff.
I am a power user of Android. But completely unbeknownst to the development side of the OS. So if I make any mistakes, I request you to point them out to me and I will make the necessary corrections.
So what exactly is a baseband ?!
Inside of your cellphone, there is a chip embedded that enables it to communicate with your carrier's transmission towers. This chip is known as a "baseband processor" and it is responsible for signal processing and realtime radio transmission operation. (Got that bit from WikiPedia)
The baseband is actually a piece of software that instructs that processor on what frequencies to operate on.
Kind of like a driver for any hardware that you might install on your computer.
So any gain in the level of harmony between the hardware and software that make data transmission happen on your phone (GSM/DATA) is only going to benefit the phone's performance. ( READ battery life, signal reception, etc.)
Also, each baseband has it's corresponding libraries which also need to be provided for it to be working optimally.
So that's that for the theory part.
I'm open to corrections. If anyone can point them out, I will be happy to edit the post. But I had a lot of trouble trying to understand WHY I should flash a particular baseband and what difference it will make.
Currently, at XDA we have baseband patches for baseband -36 and -64 available.
So as per your ROM requirements, it would be better to flash any of these base-bands onto your phone with their corresponding libraries.
Which brings us to the next part.
ACTUALLY flashing the baseband.
Pretty simple process actually.
But from what I know, you will need a rooted phone with an unlocked bootloader to do this. (!! Not sure !! )
And a custom recovery (Clockwork MOD) that can allow you flash .zip to NAND.
EDIT : You just "NEED" root. (Thanks Flo95)
Please follow post 2 for further info on how to do it without root.
My ARC S is rooted and has an unlocked bootloader.
So all that you need to do now is download the following :
1.Flashtool.
2.Baseband that you require.
3.Corresponsing baseband libraries
I will be posting more on this with screenshots so that everyone can enjoy the same benefits that I have currently after using my phone on -36 baseband and using the corresponding patches.
Credits to DoomLord (For awesome DOOM Kernel) and Iridaki (For baseband patches). If there is anyone else to credit, please do point and I will acknowledge the same here.
I invite inputs from other experienced XDA members to provide more technical Know-how on why this is necessary. Sadly, there is insufficient material right now on this topic here.
Thanks.
EDIT :
Lets share a list of working Basebands in various areas :
For eg. :
Gujarat, India : 36 works fine on Vodafone 3G
64 works fine on Vodafone 3G and Airtel.
NSW Australia (on the Optus network) : Baseband 36 tested to be working great
Finland:
-64 works great for Sonera / Saunalahti / Elisa / DNA
-36 drops connection alot for Saunalahti / Elisa
Croatia
baseband 56 works great in Croatia
You can point to the baseband working for you and your location and I will update the post accordingly.
Thanks
Please click the "THANKS" button if you feel you've benefited from the info !

You can flash basebands without an unlocked bootloader, as it happens when "normal" users update their devices the official way without need of an unlocked bl.
You can get recovery with SE Extreme Tweaker on locked bootloader, too.
Only thing you need is root.
But for kernel awesomeness I'd definitly recommend to unlock the device.
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What baseband is actually the best for uk in terms of signal battery and gps?
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk

Thanks for this topic!! ok I attach here the post I published in the other thread with no answer :
" @Iridaki: Sorry for my stupid question... But is there a way to flash another baseband directly from recovery?? Or I don't know, with root explorer... I'm on firmware. 42 rooted, with locked bootloader and with recovery. Thanks!
Sent from my Arc S LT18i using Xda Premium App"
Thanks in advance for your answer!!

rkanwar said:
What baseband is actually the best for uk in terms of signal battery and gps?
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk
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I think this is a great idea to discuss what basebands work best in what areas, it will certainly help a lot of people make the right (and informed decision).
To start off, I am in NSW Australia (on the Optus network) and I have found that the ideal baseband for me is .36 - All the other ones work fine of course but the .36 offers best/optimum battery and radio output for everyday use (with the latest DooMKernel of course!)

Hi, Im from the Philippines and wondering what baseband suits for my Arc S?

theduke89 said:
But is there a way to flash another baseband directly from recovery?? Or I don't know, with root explorer... I'm on firmware. 42 rooted, with locked bootloader and with recovery. Thanks!
Sent from my Arc S LT18i using Xda Premium App"
Thanks in advance for your answer!!
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Yes there is a way to flash the baseband without Flashtool, but we wont publish it for now, since it's not working reliable on me. For theorie its working like an SE fota update. Which uses binary diff and flashes the diffs to the corresponding areas. This way you could flash all partitions. But this is only theory for now, because with flashtool we have a better way which is very very safe. Even if flashtool fails the phone can be restored everytime. Via FOTA you can really brick it forever
@All asking for which baseband fits best:
Please please DON'T start flashing basebands without thinking about now.
Normally ALWAYS use the baseband which comes with the ROM! For example SE always has the corresponding baseband included. This baseband fits the android libs it comes with.
On custom Roms please read what the developer of the customRom telly you. If he/she has developed the Rom for specific baseband libs.
All other things like baseband patches are tested and developed by other developers which know what they are doing. So if you use such a patch ALWAYS read the manual and the requirements. Because it CAN happen that it is NOT possible to use a GB baseband on a ICS rom and vice versa. The is a little more than "just" libs and firmware. Also the java part framework/base/com/java/internal/telephony....
has to fit the baseband (SE is very special here).
So i hope now you all understand. Please please please leave the decision which baseband is best and which is working to the devs who know what they are doing!!!!!! Don't come here and tell "i tried baeband xxxxx now my phone randomly disconnects data/voice/..."
Thanks

I'm in Victoria, Australia on the Telstra network. Does anyone know which is the optimal baseband for me to use?
Cheers.

Crikey83 said:
I'm in Victoria, Australia on the Telstra network. Does anyone know which is the optimal baseband for me to use?
Cheers.
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You completely ignored the post above yours, didn't you?
iR¡[email protected]!* via Tapatalk

Finland:
-64 works great for Sonera / Saunalahti / Elisa / DNA
-36 drops connection alot for Saunalahti / Elisa

baseband .56 works great in croatia

iridaki said:
You completely ignored the post above yours, didn't you?
iR¡[email protected]!* via Tapatalk
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Hehe, maybe just a little bit. The rest of the post was supposed to read that I am currently running baseband 64 but have **** internet connection even with full network reception.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA

ive been using baseband 36 so far, not bad might try 64 soon

[Q] International P-1000

Hello,
I picked up a GT-P1000 from a friend who got this in China (GSM version) and I'm a bit confused when I read here on these forums as to which version of this tab I really have. It seems like I have the the "latin" version but this model was bought in China and when factory reset, all text is in Chinese font. I'm in the US btw, California
Back of the phone/tab model reads:
MODELO: GT-P1000N SSN: -P1000NGSMH
FCC ID: A3LGTP1000L
HECHO EN COREA POR SAMSUNG
The About Phone reads:
Model Number
GT-P1000
Firmware
2.2
Baseband Version
T959UVKA5 (Vibrant Modem???)
Kernel Version
2.6.32.9
[email protected] #1
Build number
FROYO.ZHKA1
Sooo...I'm familiar with rooting, flashing, odining vibrants as I've done this for a few years now. This tab's version just has me baffled and I'm trying to avoid bricking. I've achieved root and it's Stock Froyo right now. Kies doesn't support this device when connected so there's no way I can upgrade to stock GB with that method.
My bootloaders are signed and the only .apk that works (thanks chainfire&rotohammer) is:
SGT-Bootloader-Patch-v1.00.apk <-----------this one works
Bootloaders- Signed
Signed: PBL, SBL_Backup, Kernel
Not signed: SBL
Assessment Can only flash SIGNED firmwares
Ready to patch bootloaders...
SGT-Bootloader-Patch-v1.00-P1000_L_N_LATIN.apk <-------Doesn't work
(Your Device [GT-P1000] is not supported)
Sorry this is a lot to read, but I'm trying to be thorough and show my steps. After I patch this, should I use go through Overcome's guide by:
ODINing
"gt-p1000_mr.pit"
"GB_Stock_Safe_v5.tar"
"modem file according to your region" which one do I use? JPZ OR JK3? I still want to be able to make calls on Tmo/Att network
DO I HAVE EURO OR LATIN??? Anyone with a little insight that can point me in the right direction would be very helpful. Thank you again!!!

suchavibrantthang said:
Hello,
I picked up a GT-P1000 from a friend who got this in China (GSM version) and I'm a bit confused when I read here on these forums as to which version of this tab I really have. It seems like I have the the "latin" version but this model was bought in China and when factory reset, all text is in Chinese font. I'm in the US btw, California
Back of the phone/tab model reads:
MODELO: GT-P1000N SSN: -P1000NGSMH
FCC ID: A3LGTP1000L
HECHO EN COREA POR SAMSUNG
The About Phone reads:
Model Number
GT-P1000
Firmware
2.2
Baseband Version
T959UVKA5 (Vibrant Modem???)
Kernel Version
2.6.32.9
[email protected] #1
Build number
FROYO.ZHKA1
Sooo...I'm familiar with rooting, flashing, odining vibrants as I've done this for a few years now. This tab's version just has me baffled and I'm trying to avoid bricking. I've achieved root and it's Stock Froyo right now. Kies doesn't support this device when connected so there's no way I can upgrade to stock GB with that method.
My bootloaders are signed and the only .apk that works (thanks chainfire&rotohammer) is:
SGT-Bootloader-Patch-v1.00.apk <-----------this one works
Bootloaders- Signed
Signed: PBL, SBL_Backup, Kernel
Not signed: SBL
Assessment Can only flash SIGNED firmwares
Ready to patch bootloaders...
SGT-Bootloader-Patch-v1.00-P1000_L_N_LATIN.apk <-------Doesn't work
(Your Device [GT-P1000] is not supported)
Sorry this is a lot to read, but I'm trying to be thorough and show my steps. After I patch this, should I use go through Overcome's guide by:
ODINing
"gt-p1000_mr.pit"
"GB_Stock_Safe_v5.tar"
"modem file according to your region" which one do I use? JPZ OR JK3? I still want to be able to make calls on Tmo/Att network
DO I HAVE EURO OR LATIN??? Anyone with a little insight that can point me in the right direction would be very helpful. Thank you again!!!
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Hi,
Take a look at this http://welectronics.com/gsm/Samsung/SAMSUNG-P1000N-GALAXY-TABLET-US-3G.HTML
Cheers

Thanks for the specs!
Does this mean I have a Latin Version with US 3G support?
Is it safe to say I don't have to Euro/Asia/International version, even though it's default font is Chinese?
How did the T959 Vibrant modem get in there?

suchavibrantthang said:
Thanks for the specs!
Does this mean I have a Latin Version with US 3G support?
Is it safe to say I don't have to Euro/Asia/International version, even though it's default font is Chinese?
How did the T959 Vibrant modem get in there?
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I really dont know, mexico uses the p1000L and brasil something else, it seems to be a US AT&T one but i am not sure, it also seems if you have a kernel for your version je can flash p1000 euro version ones, take alook at the dev threads maybe you can find a thread especially for your version. a quick look i found one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=974408
Cheers

[Q] Confused about firmwares/county

Hi
Optimus rookie time. I have tried to understand from the faq but no one has answered this specifically that I can see. I'm in Australia, I have got an O4X from Kogan. It has arrived and has lots of Asian menu's, I have no idea if Taiwan, China or Singapore perhaps so far. It has lots of apps with 'hama' in the names if that helps. This is what is listed in about phone:
Software version: LG-P880-V10d-OCT-16-2012
Build number: IML74K
Baseband version: L6260_MODEM_SIC_02.1216.01
Kernal: 2.6.39.4
I would like to try JB, I get some people hate it, some say it is ok. If not, back to ICS or CM. Which JB firmware do I go for, the euro version or must I get the right regional version for my phone?? If so, can anyone tell what is is or is all that is important is v10d?
Thanks for any advice

Hi. I also got my 4X from Kogan, so I've been through the issues you've mentioned.
First thing I did was update to 4.1.2. I didn't spend any time with ICS, so I can't comment on differences - I WANTED JB and that was that! :cyclops: To update to 4.1.2, I used the LG update software – info about this procedure is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069723
To check which version of the LG software to use, I used this URL: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=
You need to put your IMEI (from Settings / About phone / Phone identity) in the url after "?esn=", and it returns the URL of the software you should download to update your phone. That told me to use the Taiwan version - I don't know if others (eg Europe) are compatible with our hardware - would be interested to hear!
2nd step was to root the phone (as an Aussie, you need to ignore the obvious sexual joke in that phrase!) – I used the instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180688 with some help from the better English at http://www.lg-phones.org/how-to-root-lg-optimus-4x-hd-android-4-1-jelly-bean.html [NB – the comment below this points out some errors].
The next step was to install Titanium Backup and use it to remove all the non-English apps. I had no problems with that step, so whatever they are, they're not critical.

G'day, nice one. Will look into links later. Appreciate the reply

Thinking about this a bit more, if you only want to flash the "official" (Taiwan, in your case) updated firmware for your phone, you can use the LG Update tool "as is". The instructions in my earlier post can be used to flash other versions and a lot of people seem to be using the Euro 20A. I'm out of my depth here though, so hopefully someone else can confirm:
Can any version (ie any country) firmware be flashed onto any 4x?

Ok, all done. Running jelly bean fine. Think it better than ics, using iodak kernel. Thanks for help. If anyone comes across this thread, when flashing to jb using kdz, the 100‰ battery is essential before flashing

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Ok, all done. Running jelly bean fine. Think it better than ics, using iodak kernel. Thanks for help. If anyone comes across this thread, when flashing to jb using kdz, the 100‰ battery is essential before flashing
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Which version (country) did you use?

Taiwan as lg link suggested to. Running fine, not sure why so many knock it!