Hello, first off, I'm new to the android OS, especially flashing ROMs. I did however have some prior experience in flashing other mobiles such as the Symbian platform on my previous Nokia phones.
I would like to try the new Firmware XXLA1 as of now Im using an OTA update kernel version of 2.6.35.7-N7000DXKL3[email protected]#2.
Btw, im from the Philippines and I bought this handset on this country.
So going back to my question, what are the repercussions and implications if I flash the LA1 official ROM from Samsung knowing that its a ROM for "Open Europe"?
if your phone is unlocked (No carrier restriction) you can flash any Stock ROM
Yes, i bought it unlocked. Will the app availability in the market change?
Also, since its an official ROM, would it break my warranty?
I Live in Indonesia, yes samsung Indonesia say it will break our warranty but you can flash it back to KL3 whenever you want to claim it..
Bump. I would also like to know of any important differences between stock roms if any. I live in the US and will be getting my Note in the next day or so and think I will root it but keep it stock and just uninstall any bloatware I deem unnecessary.
I recommend using it for a week before you try any (potentially) warranty breaking mods on it. Get used to it. learn how things work. Then when you start modding you will have a far better idea if the mod has broken something or not.
You can generally flash a ROM from any region, as long as you understand the language. You can flash RADIO seperately, and you would choose one that will work well with your local provider. Lastly, you can manually set the APN settings to lock onto your chosen provider.
Be aware that some new devices have a "binary counter" which will sometimes increase when you flash something. Your warranty may be affected. Spend time reading the forums learning about the issues before you flash.
Thanks! Sounds like a plan
leihuwan said:
Hello, first off, I'm new to the android OS, especially flashing ROMs. I did however have some prior experience in flashing other mobiles such as the Symbian platform on my previous Nokia phones.
I would like to try the new Firmware XXLA1 as of now Im using an OTA update kernel version of 2.6.35.7-N7000DXKL3[email protected]#2.
Btw, im from the Philippines and I bought this handset on this country.
So going back to my question, what are the repercussions and implications if I flash the LA1 official ROM from Samsung knowing that its a ROM for "Open Europe"?
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Looking at the kernel version you have, it is safe to assume that we possess the same unit, and yes we have the same roots (oy, kapatid!) as well.
I started rooting my unit after a few weeks of getting familiar with it. Don't worry too much, since i was able to successfully flash root my unit and install CWM (clockworkmod), using the zergrush exploit.
Once CWM was installed, the 1st thing i did was a nandroid backup, just to keep a backup on my stock settings.
After that, i tried flashing custom ROMs, and it worked flawlessly, albeit with bugs. Just follow the steps outlined on each ROM thread and you should do fine.
Managed to encounter boot loops, phone not booting up, etc., but nothing too critical that made my unit useless.
As for your question, the obvious implication is that by flashing custom ROMs, you void your warranty. So, unless you have qualms in losing your warranty, then go ahead and flash a custom ROM.
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Good evening,
I usually use Windows Mobile devices so very new to Android, but my girlfriend has recently purchased a Galaxy S from Three. I have tried looking in the FAQ's but there is that much information I am feeling a little confused and dont want to go bricking a £380 phone.
Anyway, the phone has Three's customisation on it and it's not good to put it simply and I am wanting to return the phone to stock ROM or possibly a custom ROM.
The phone is currently running Android 2.2 as it updated when we first got it using the Samsung Klies.
Please can some of you offer advise on where to start with this as I presume I will need a backup of the ROM currently installed.
I've tested the 3 button download mode and that works fine.
Many thanks.
Well with the 3br you can pretty much do anything I would probably flash different kernel which has 2e recovery either speedmod or cf root then install rom manager and from within that app install cwm this enables you to flash custom roms preferably jpy 2.2.1 or just use odin to flash roms that are available from samfirmware again id recommend jpy.
It is worth reading everything you can before you start rather than posting in panic if it goes wrong. You can also break the three button as many have discovered lately to their loss. It is always a risk. So make sure you know wha your doing before you start and remember her warranty will probably be voided by doing any flash.
So I rooted my phone with CF-Root-XX_XEU_JPY-v1.3-BusyBox-1.17.1.zip using Odin. However, my phone has the firmware version JPW ( I could've sworn it was JPY ), and then installed and ran One click Lag Fix and since doing it certain apps would crash and the phone became sluggish. So, I undid the Lag Fix but things got worse from there, such as not being able to add widgets to home screens.
So I performed a factory reset but the phone is still rooted and a little sluggish still. I've also noticed the addition of the messaging icon on the bottom bar and it wasn't there before.
How do I unroot the phone? Or am I stuck until I update to Gingerbread?
Cheers.
Ray
just flash the correct CF-root over the current one, using Odin,
then do a wipe in recovery and you should be fixed up.
if not, then its not related to the CF-root, you will have to flash a full firmware.
Thanks for the reply. However, there isn't a CF-Root for JPW nor is there a Firmware for JPW available for download from samfirmware.
I really should have looked before I leapt.
In conclusion, I'm an idiot.
All the best.
Ray
flash a kernel instead, that gives you the 2e recovery, plus a ton of extra tweaks
I've got the 2e recovery, thanks to the root I performed.
Whats worrying me is though, will my warranty be void either with my network carrier or with Samsung whilst this root is in place?
I understand Gingerbread is just around the corner, and that upgrading firmware will remove rooting, so I don't mind waiting a couple of weeks or so for the 2.3 update. After this balls up ( entirely my own fault ) I'm not confident of flashing any new firmwares or kernels or anything else until I've learned a thing or two first, as I've only had the phone a month and have mainly been a Nokia / Symbian user.
Many thanks for your help.
Ray
rooting will void warranty, but you can remove root access so know one ever knows,
flashing an official firmware will remove root, thats entirely upto you.
you can flash what you like, you can always go back to stock before sending off for repair
Well, being a total noob to Android I think I'll wait for Gingerbread and leave things on stock.
What disappointed me with Kies was I couldn't re-install the stock Firmware like I can do with my Nokia via Nokia Ovi suite or Nokia Software updater. That comes in really useful in situations such as this.
Oh well, I've learned some valuable lessons today so not all bad.
Once again thanks for the assistance.
All the best.
Ray
you can spoof kies to make it update to whatever you want
I tried that, and kies said an update was available. So I proceeded to update, Kies downloaded the update, then said my phone cannot be updated.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Ray
Been a long time iPhone user and have been really curious about Android. Then I came across a deal for a refurb SGHi987 for $199 and the time and price was right so I picked one up. I can jailbreak iOS with my eyes closed but am a complete noob when it comes to android.
A few questions.
1. What is the best tool to root?
2. Can rooting be undone in case I want to exercise my warranty?
3. Flashing custom ROM such as Overcome ROM v2.0.0 BETA 2, will I be able to revert back to AT&T's original firmware?
in my opinion, rooting can be undone if you backed up your tab before doing something screwy with it. not sure though if it would work. never tried it myself.
Superoneclick using the rageagainstthecage option has a root and unroot process that many reported success with on some na p1000 tabs.
It seems getting back to stock after flashing can be easy, complicated or impossible,
depends on if you have a proper backup of your original tab, the stock rom, etc.
Rotobackup would backup and recover basic flashes but I dont think he is making roto roms anymore. The newer roms and kernals seem more complex.
Im interested in reading replies here as well about clockwork etc.
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A few questions.
1. What is the best tool to root? - Superoneclick.
2. Can rooting be undone in case I want to exercise my warranty? Yes, use the same tool as #1.
3. Flashing custom ROM such as Overcome ROM v2.0.0 BETA 2, will I be able to revert back to AT&T's original firmware? Yes. It's the same procedure more or less. Just download (or backup) your AT&T rom and flash it
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Hello,
I just got my first android phone, X8. I've read through sticky threads about upgrading and various other threads, and I'm just about to install GingerDX (Is that a good choice?).
But I haven't found anything warranty related on X8 forums, and while I did found some stuff on other boards, I'd really like to know specifically about X8.
Basically, I'd like to know if it's possible (and if it's needed) to revert to the currently installed android version to have my warranty honored in case of a non-OS related issue? I'm assuming it's done via xRecovery, but can they tell that something has been done with the OS, and is the process more difficult than upgrade itself? Also, will I be able to revert to the exact OS that was installed on the phone, or just a vanilla 2.1 installation?
P.S. I've seen many Croatia flags under people names on this board, so to those people - since I'm from Croatia : Have you had or heard about experiences related to this issue?
Thank you for reading,
P.
The warranti is void, as you root your phone. But there is SEUS for that. If the phone can flash himself the stock firmware to the phone, you can get your warranty. If not, then hope for that.
You can always flash a backup of your stock ROM via a recovery,and then you can unroot with SuperOneClick.
But If you´ve made other changes in the internal memory, like App2SD, better reflash the latest original 2.1 with SEUS/PCC/Flashtool
BTW:
Yes, GingerDX is a very good choice
Good to hear, that about answered all of my questions.
Thank you both!
I have some Galaxy-newbe question...
Please, verify, to what extent can we choose stock ROM subversion, when flashing with Odin?
What is the border line? Are all stock ROMs workable which are about a model codename, like e.g. SM-G781B/DS?
Can we also fully downgrade Android version?
Well, I will try to give you so-me info.... I am no Pro, but, have had several Samsung phones, ALL of them, I used "Odin" Many times. Well, almost all.
Have The Galaxy S20 FE 5G, which, I have yet done anything with. Yet!
As most Galaxy S phones go, you should use flash same baseband, and not a different one, (E.g.~ Flashing a UE onto a USA phone.) Many (In future) Rom such a LineageOS, usually, have same "Rom" for many different versions of same phone.
Now, Odin, is really used to most Stock Rom Flashing. A tool made from within Samsung (I Believe, to help the staff do their work) Now, I am not too sure if It is supported for these new phones. (Last Odin I have seen, was built over 5 years ago, ) just a thought!
In all Honesty , Odin, is used to get a Recovery onto/in the phone. Once one has a decent Recovery, you dont need Odin any more
Apologize, but these are my very initial steps io Galxies so my questions you might see as naive.
What are other , proper, tools for flashing varoius stock ROMs regardless of their carier, brandings, downgrading issues etc.?
Do such practices preserve waranty rights?
Don't they touch so called "Knox flag"?