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[Q] How do i install Android 4.0 ICS?

Hi people.
I haven't visited the site in a long time and i just noticed that ICS is out.
So i am trying to figure out how to install it.
Can you help me?
Thanks in advance

just forget it for now, there's lots of bug with the rom (leaked rom and official rom)
stay with GB for now

Ok, noted, but i was more wondering about the procedure.
It doesn't look like an easy straightforward procedure.
How would one go about installing ICS?

Once oficial ICS is out in your country for your carrier you simply plug youre Note into PC and use the instal wizard on Kies. It will do it for you nice and simple.

Thank you very much for your swift answers.

If you are on GB stock, just flash this ROM with mobile odin (safer!), check everroot and all (although I still didn't get root), and should be good BUT I say stay away.. It's not good and not radically different from GB.. If you flash anyway, STAY AWAY FROM LPY KERNEL.
If you're on any custom ROM, downgrade to stock GB and follow the procedure..
BUT DON'T FLASH IT.. I flashed it twice and luckily enough, I could come back to GB but you might not..

sujal said:
If you are on GB stock, just flash this ROM with mobile odin (safer!), check everroot and all (although I still didn't get root), and should be good BUT I say stay away.. It's not good and not radically different from GB.. If you flash anyway, STAY AWAY FROM LPY KERNEL.
If you're on any custom ROM, downgrade to stock GB and follow the procedure..
BUT DON'T FLASH IT.. I flashed it twice and luckily enough, I could come back to GB but you might not..
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Okay, i have only 1000000 questions!
What does "flash" mean exactly? In my mind it sounds like changing firmware, am i close?
what does mobile odin do?
Is LPY kernel and LPY firmware the same thing?(as in because they are indivisible)
Why stay away from LPY kernel?
I have never tampered with my note since i bought it, i find no reason to since my phone covers all my needs, and thus i didn't familiarize myself with the terms or the procedures. For all intents and purposes you should explain it to me as if i was a 5 year old!
I understand that most probably you won't really take the time to explain these things to me, so i could use a central platform that can provide the answers to these questions in a straightforward manner without having to lurk here on the forums for a 1000 years.
Please if you know of such a place provide me with a link.

Here is a centralized link, it's been my best friend in getting answers:
Forum Search
Edit: If you have not messed with your phone, why would you even consider doing it with a rom that could potentially brick your device completely. If the juice isn't worth the squeeze, don't even attempt. If you want to learn, root with a GB rom, and for that follow Dr. Ketans thread, very easy to follow with pictures, and although you said explain it like I would to a 5 year old, I apologize in advance that the pictures aren't popup

Android 4.9 Marshmallow said:
Okay, i have only 1000000 questions!
What does "flash" mean exactly? In my mind it sounds like changing firmware, am i close?
what does mobile odin do?
Is LPY kernel and LPY firmware the same thing?(as in because they are indivisible)
Why stay away from LPY kernel?
I have never tampered with my note since i bought it, i find no reason to since my phone covers all my needs, and thus i didn't familiarize myself with the terms or the procedures. For all intents and purposes you should explain it to me as if i was a 5 year old!
I understand that most probably you won't really take the time to explain these things to me, so i could use a central platform that can provide the answers to these questions in a straightforward manner without having to lurk here on the forums for a 1000 years.
Please if you know of such a place provide me with a link.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1610157
Should answer most of your questions..
Anyways, yeah flashing means changing firmware but it could also refer to a kernel (read through the link) or anything really, even a theme.
Odin is a program used to flash various firmwares, kernels, etc for samsung devices. There's PC Odin and then there's mobile odin. Mobile Odin can be used to 'flash' just about anything, be it a stock ROM or kernel or a custom ROM.. By using mobile odin you don't get the yellow triangle too.. Which is used by samsung to detect whether the phone has been messed up with or not.. It's pretty easy to get one but it's easier not to get one if you know what you are doing.. Just read the thread above and your most questions will be answered.. Read the wiki on GN note too..
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA

And I would suggest you to first get a hold of changing ROMs before jumping to ICS. There are various GB custom ROMs available. Try flashing them..
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thanks sujal

Android 4.9 Marshmallow said:
thanks sujal
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The thanks button is enough mate!
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just go to Dr. Keten's thread and follow directions to flash a stock official ICS. .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
this is what you need (can be found in the above link):
[STOCK ROMS] All available stock ROM for N7000
Source : www.sammobile.com
Here I am listing All available Stock ROMs for N7000
Odin Download
Password : samfirmware.com
Installation : see post #2
Rooting : see post #3
unzip tool
Drivers
windows 32bit
windows 64bit
its quite simple if you have a PC....choose this one:
---------------------------- ICS ROms-----------------------------
N7000XXLPY---------4.0.3---------2012 May-----------N7000OXALPY--------Open Germany-------------------------------Download-- Installation guide

How to root my Galaxy Note on ICS 4.0.3

I need to root my Galaxy Note which on the official Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3
I'm afraid of raising the counter and losing my warranty or the brick issue ... i don't want to lose my Note nor my warranty
Please help me with the easiest method with full details .. step by step
Thanks.

e_Seka said:
I need to root my Galaxy Note which on the official Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3
I'm afraid of raising the counter and losing my warranty or the brick issue ... i don't want to lose my Note nor my warranty
Please help me with the easiest method with full details .. step by step
Thanks.
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Ok, you should use the search tool in the forums. The only safe way, so far is to flash a custom kernel in Odin PC and then use the Triangle away app to reset the counter and yellow triangle.
Just find a kernel that has the MMC_ERASE_CAP disabled (speedmod or notecore) and flash choosing PDA in ODIN....make sure that repartition IS NOT enabled...
Get the Kernels Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749863
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673072
If you are not sure follow Dr. Ketan's guides that rule....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
Don't try to use the CWM.zip file that was used in the past...IT HAS BEEN PROVEN TO BE DANGEROUS....:good:

The above is great, just a couple of notes
1) .tar files are for flashing with odin. NEVER check the 'repartition' box while flashing. Zip files come in two flavors. You might have either downloaded a zipped .tar file (which I have seen) or a CWM-flashable zip. If your zip file is not flashing through CWM (bad file error), check to make sure it isn't an odin .tar within a zip container.
2) Triangle Away is free for xda members. CF gives a link in the market description for the app. Support the devs though- I bought mobile odin pro, so I dl'ed the free Triangle away...
3) Mobile Odin Pro was the key step in me somehow getting full root in ICS, as the normal Dr. Ketan methods did not work for me. I flashed stock ICS with Notecore12 kernel, everoot enabled and I ended up with no SU application or busybox, and lots of FCs. But once I flashed my custom ROM (kingdroid ICS) through CWM, I was fully rooted.
4) Not all root methods will work for everyone. I was unable to get full root just by 'flashing pre-rooted kernel and using triangle away'. I was also unable to get root by just flashing up from pre-rooted GB stock. YMMV
5) Dr.Ketan is the man and he does actively post to help folks with root on his thread
But please read first many, many times. It's one thing to ask questions in Q/A which you did not search answers for (already bad), but if you at least read through the threads a few times you will get much more constructive help if you need it in the rooting thread in the dev section.
Btw. Never post rooting questions anywhere else in the dev section besides Dr.Ketan's thread. Just saying...
If you do post anything, make sure you explain what you have tried already, what the symptoms of it not working are, and what else you have tried.
glevitan said:
Ok, you should use the search tool in the forums. The only safe way, so far is to flash a custom kernel in Odin PC and then use the Triangle away app to reset the counter and yellow triangle.
Just find a kernel that has the MMC_ERASE_CAP disabled (speedmod or notecore) and flash choosing PDA in ODIN....make sure that repartition IS NOT enabled...
Get the Kernels Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749863
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673072
If you are not sure follow Dr. Ketan's guides that rule....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
Don't try to use the CWM.zip file that was used in the past...IT HAS BEEN PROVEN TO BE DANGEROUS....:good:
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Flash notecore v12.5 via pc odin then use triangle away to reset counter..
That's it.. Simple and easy
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msedek said:
Flash notecore v12.5 via pc odin then use triangle away to reset counter..
That's it.. Simple and easy
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didn't work for me (partial root) but if it works for OP great

guitarplayerone said:
didn't work for me (partial root) but if it works for OP great
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Wich android version/rom do you have? It worked for me on stock 4.0.4
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Thanks to all of you guys, and yes i made search but i got lost and afraid from losing my note
and i couldn't be able to post any reply on Dev. sector to ask about anything.
Thanks again .. i will try to flash a Kernel and then try 'Triangle Away'
But Which Kernel should i use?
There are differences between them?

Try to get s feel about the kernel that you want to use the two very interesting kernels that I have used are speed mod and note core. You can also read the post from users who have used them to get some feedback.
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e_Seka said:
Thanks to all of you guys, and yes i made search but i got lost and afraid from losing my note
and i couldn't be able to post any reply on Dev. sector to ask about anything.
Thanks again .. i will try to flash a Kernel and then try 'Triangle Away'
But Which Kernel should i use?
There are differences between them?
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Notecore and speedmod are really good.. Try both and see wich one fits more to your needs
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[Q] Kies claims my phone unable to update firmware.

Hello everyone.
Allow me to start by saying that i did tried to find the answer by searching the forums/ google but couldnt figure out most of what i stumbled upon,
So if this issue has been resolved in the past please recive my apolgies, i do not wish to bother anyone but i feel total lost, i saved each penny i could for this phone for a long time and im really scared to screw it up.
Now to my problem:
I own a galaxy note n7000. Never been rooted or something like that.. He stays exacly as i got him from the store.
The thing is im pretty sure (from what ive read) that i should get the ics 4.0.4 update, but when i was searching for updates in my phone
I found none. I tried updating from Kies but found out that my phone "does not support software update via Kies".
What i do know (or so i think...):
There could be some problem with my CSC? It dose not much my phone version or something like that?
What i think you need in order to help me:
Model number: gt-n7000
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: n7000XXLPT
Kernel version: 3.0.15-N7000XXLPY-CL474507
Build number: IML74K.XXLPY
(I have no idea what my CSC or where to find it)
Any help would be welcome.
Thanks in advance.

mrsegev said:
Hello everyone.
Allow me to start by saying that i did tried to find the answer by searching the forums/ google but couldnt figure out most of what i stumbled upon,
So if this issue has been resolved in the past please recive my apolgies, i do not wish to bother anyone but i feel total lost, i saved each penny i could for this phone for a long time and im really scared to screw it up.
Now to my problem:
I own a galaxy note n7000. Never been rooted or something like that.. He stays exacly as i got him from the store.
The thing is im pretty sure (from what ive read) that i should get the ics 4.0.4 update, but when i was searching for updates in my phone
I found none. I tried updating from Kies but found out that my phone "does not support software update via Kies".
What i do know (or so i think...):
There could be some problem with my CSC? It dose not much my phone version or something like that?
What i think you need in order to help me:
Model number: gt-n7000
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: n7000XXLPT
Kernel version: 3.0.15-N7000XXLPY-CL474507
Build number: IML74K.XXLPY
(I have no idea what my CSC or where to find it)
Any help would be welcome.
Thanks in advance.
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1. Download pc odin at xda. ( use search button). And install on your pc.
2. Go sammobile.com and download ur desire ics 4.0.4 stock rom.
3. After downloaded stock firmware, place on ur pc and unzip it.
4. Launch pc odin , turn off ur devices, boot into download mode. And connect usb cable in between your devices and pc.
5. Once pc odin detected ur devices, you will see the comm box in yellow colour.
6. Press pda button and choose the rom tar.file and press start. Wait until finish and ur devices will auto reboot.
Reminder: never tick any box beside pda button.
Good luck.
Or you can refer at Dr.ketan thread. Is much more detail than mine.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

lee yun khong said:
1. Download pc odin at xda. ( use search button). And install on your pc.
2. Go sammobile.com and download ur desire ics 4.0.4 stock rom.
3. After downloaded stock firmware, place on ur pc and unzip it.
4. Launch pc odin , turn off ur devices, boot into download mode. And connect usb cable in between your devices and pc.
5. Once pc odin detected ur devices, you will see the comm box in yellow colour.
6. Press pda button and choose the rom tar.file and press start. Wait until finish and ur devices will auto reboot.
Reminder: never tick any box beside pda button.
Good luck.
Or you can refer at Dr.ketan thread. Is much more detail than mine.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Hi lee yun khong, thanks for your reply!
I saw dr.ketan guide but didnt fully understoond what i should do pre-installing the rom.
can i just install the new rom "over" the current rom and it will work? I dont have to do anything else?
Thanks.

no just download the rom u want ... put the phone in download mode and connect it to pc.. open PC odin and select the .tar.md5 file in the pda tab and flash it.
dont change any other settings in odin./

Yes. No prob at all. But some of the rom is non wipe. That means your all app, contact and message will remain after flash the new rom.
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mrsegev said:
Hi lee yun khong, thanks for your reply!
I saw dr.ketan guide but didnt fully understoond what i should do pre-installing the rom.
can i just install the new rom "over" the current rom and it will work? I dont have to do anything else?
Thanks.
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Download all the neccesary file. And put on the right place.
Me and other member will happy to guide you step by step.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

lee yun khong said:
Yes. No prob at all. But some of the rom is non wipe. That means your all app, contact and message will remain after flash the new rom.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Download all the neccesary file. And put on the right place.
Me and other member will happy to guide you step by step.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Thank you guys!
I got odin from dr.ketan guide and im right now downloading the 4.0.4 open germany rom from the list he supplied.
I want to refer to what dr.ketan wrote in his guide:
"Don't wipe anything from stock ICS recovery
Don't factory reset/Hard reset on stock ICS
Don't flash any Wipe version of ICS ROM"
I understand that the roms in his list are non-wipe so im good there.
But Since my current rom is stock ics 4.0.3, should i be worried?
Thanks.

No problem mate.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

Well, that was easy.
Update went smooth and the phone shows im on ics 4.0.4, all system functions work as they should.
So as i understand it as long im just upgrading from stock to stock roms without wipe its a walk in the park.
What can i say?
Thanks a lot for taking the time to guide me Through this process and to answer my questions
With kindness and patience.
Cheers. :good:

make efs backup, best tip I can give you
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

use this to back up yr efs
mrsegev said:
Well, that was easy.
Update went smooth and the phone shows im on ics 4.0.4, all system functions work as they should.
So as i understand it as long im just upgrading from stock to stock roms without wipe its a walk in the park.
What can i say?
Thanks a lot for taking the time to guide me Through this process and to answer my questions
With kindness and patience.
Cheers. :good:
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hellcat.droiddev.ktool

[Q] Can I flash a P1000 rom to a SHW-M180S Korea Galaxy TAB? & other questions

Hello,
Recently I get a SHW-M180S Korean Galaxy TAB. It work like a charm but I need extra features and a good custom rom.
I did a lot of research, even in korean forums, but I can't get much info on how to root and install roms.
- First problem is rooting. I know Froyo 2.2 is easily rooteable but I have an:
Android 2.3.6
Kernel version 2.6.35.7
Build number GINGERBREAD.UC27
Wich is imposibble for me to root. I've tryed SuperOneClickv2.3 and DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit with no luck and a few other with the same result. I know for sure it's related to Gingerbread 2.3.6 and didn't find a tool or tutorial on how to root it.​
-Second is the rom change. I know that there are a few posts asking for this, but, I didn't find a clear and concise response to:
can I flash a rom for a TAB P1000 to a SHW-M180S???​
I hope that some one can answer me or at least guide me in the correct direction because all the info I found about it finish on a dead end. At least for my Gingerbread 2.3.6
Thanks is advance...

Hi.
No one?
Sent from my SHW-M180S using xda app-developers app

I reply my self afer days of digging around and risking my TAB in to a brick.
I've found a rom that is the last one developed for the SHW-M180S (Android 2.3.6 UC27) but rooted.
I have flashed it with Odin 1.85 wich is the one known to work well with this device. Everything goes well and now I have a rooted TAB. Here is the link to download it.
http://rapidlibrary.com/source.php?file=ulcm8efvyti89on&sec=eea10ad4
Now I want to go further and have a compatible and working custom recovery but I don't know which can work, so please, I need some one to guide me!!
Of course, I want also to have ICS and I have also foun a ICS rom for this device but I dare not flash it without warranties.
so if some one knows how to do it or at least a korean forum where I can find info, I'll be realy pleased.

erucoco said:
Now I want to go further and have a compatible and working custom recovery but I don't know which can work, so please, I need some one to guide me!!
Of course, I want also to have ICS and I have also foun a ICS rom for this device but I dare not flash it without warranties.
So if some one knows how to do it or at least a korean forum where I can find info, I'll be realy pleased.
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No one???
Please!!

My friend also asked help for his Korean model.
Anybody tried Custom recovery or root?
Does Normal Tab's Recovery and root will work for this mobile?

why not try CyanogenMod 9.1 for tab p1000
erucoco said:
I reply my self afer days of digging around and risking my TAB in to a brick.
I've found a rom that is the last one developed for the SHW-M180S (Android 2.3.6 UC27) but rooted.
I have flashed it with Odin 1.85 wich is the one known to work well with this device. Everything goes well and now I have a rooted TAB. Here is the link to download it.
Now I want to go further and have a compatible and working custom recovery but I don't know which can work, so please, I need some one to guide me!!
Of course, I want also to have ICS and I have also foun a ICS rom for this device but I dare not flash it without warranties.
so if some one knows how to do it or at least a korean forum where I can find info, I'll be realy pleased.
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why not to try CyanogenMod 9.1 for P1000 as long as you have an official Rom you can install it from odin
i'm downloading the Rom you mentioned i'll try P1000 CWM update then try ICS rom
see you after a while

Today i try flash my M180S with P1000XEJQ8 and TAB die, only the light when i try power on.
After flash (use odin) with HOME_M180S.TE23.1719_CL227119_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5, it hanging on the "Galaxy tab". I do wipe and try reflash again, but same.
How repair TAB?

Hi.
I`m very pleased that we have some responses in this thread. Keep on testing guys so we can have more info on this specific samsung model
To Abzal:
As I have said in a few posts above, you soud try to install UC27 to fix the tablet. Here is the link http://rapidlibrary.com/source.php?file=ulcm8efvyti89on&sec=eea10ad4
Put the tab in downlod mode and flash with odin1.85
Good luck
Sent from my SHW-M180S using xda app-developers app

Does any one know if this is possible in the SHW-M180S?
I have already asked in the discussion thread.

I repair my TAB only with Riff with full flash

Abzal said:
I repair my TAB only with Riff with full flash
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Yo mean with a Riff JTAG Box??
Really?? How you do it?
That's interesting. Can you explain a bit please?

I flash it wih full Samsung_M180s_fuul.bin and now TAB work.

erucoco said:
Does any one know if this is possible in the SHW-M180S?
I have already asked in the discussion thread.
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Hi,
No one tested it on a SHW-M180S???

Oh boy you didn't search well , there is an ICS version out for about a month ago.
erucoco said:
Does any one know if this is possible in the SHW-M180S?
I have already asked in the discussion thread.
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Here is the ICS for your model , i am using it for months i don't have any issue . the only issue is sms capability. but i don't use sim so it works for me .
this is the thread link. http://bbs.gfan.com/android-4048606-1-1.html
and this is the download link . download and unzip.
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=66123&uk=571066819
after flashing it via odin flash this patch also
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=68763&uk=571066819
face any problem just sent me a messege i'll be happy to help.
good luck and by the way there is Jellybean 4.1.2 is also coming for our tab m180s, just watched a video on youtube.

waqasshahzad1986 said:
Here is the ICS for your model , i am using it for months i don't have any issue . the only issue is sms capability. but i don't use sim so it works for me .
this is the thread link. http://bbs.gfan.com/android-4048606-1-1.html
and this is the download link . download and unzip.
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=66123&uk=571066819
after flashing it via odin flash this patch also
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=68763&uk=571066819
face any problem just sent me a messege i'll be happy to help.
good luck and by the way there is Jellybean 4.1.2 is also coming for our tab m180s, just watched a video on youtube.
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AWESOME MAN!!!
I have to try it.
Please confirm me: I only need to flash it with Odin, no recovery or partitioning is required???
Thanks in advance

waqasshahzad1986 said:
Here is the ICS for your model , i am using it for months i don't have any issue . the only issue is sms capability. but i don't use sim so it works for me .
good luck and by the way there is Jellybean 4.1.2 is also coming for our tab m180s, just watched a video on youtube.
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Has in this version full russian LP?

erucoco said:
AWESOME MAN!!!
I have to try it.
Please confirm me: I only need to flash it with Odin, no recovery or partitioning is required???
Thanks in advance
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Absolute nothing to do , just flash it with ODin , kernel contain clockwork recovery. but make sure before and after flash factory reset . and make a backup of your internal storage , mine got formatted so just in case make a backup.
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Abzal said:
Has in this version full russian LP?
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I don't think it has Russian Language. but it has English so its good for many tasks.

please help me
hi all ...
iam not that good in android .. but my galaxy tab ( korean ) with 2.6.35.7 kernel version is down ... it's just flashing ( the flash of camera ) is workng when i connect it to computer ... can any one help me to fix it ?

waqasshahzad1986 said:
Absolute nothing to do , just flash it with ODin , kernel contain clockwork recovery. but make sure before and after flash factory reset . and make a backup of your internal storage , mine got formatted so just in case make a backup.
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There is one problem, I have my TAB in stock and this rom have no recovery so I cannot do a backup. But I really wanto to do a backup, so, can I instal clockwork recovery? and wich version do I need to install?
Thanks

erucoco said:
There is one problem, I have my TAB in stock and this rom have no recovery so I cannot do a backup. But I really wanto to do a backup, so, can I instal clockwork recovery? and wich version do I need to install?
Thanks
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I meant backup your internal storage , photos , videos and other stuff not asked you to make a nandroid backup. you can flash the kernel but it does not make nandroid backup so you just have to deal with it. if you can't factory reset before flashing you can do it after flashing.
I have provided you the original thread link . you should read all the stuff there. i can only help you if something goes wrong. by the way you always can flash stock firmware.
here is the stable High resolution 2.3.6 stock version.
http://115.com/file/bhrvftyu
original thread.
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-3384801-1-1.html

[q] newbie help

hey guys I just got this phone and I would like to know how to root it and is it upgradeable to ics? cause its currently on version 2.1 and its very slow so please help me out

dorian2kx said:
hey guys I just got this phone and I would like to know how to root it and is it upgradeable to ics? cause its currently on version 2.1 and its very slow so please help me out
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All that you want http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2057161

thanks mate but I'm on version 2.1 but in ur thread it says, Rooting GT -I9000 2.3.6 [India DD JV7 / JVB]....... should I go ahead with that rooting process still? just wanna make sure cause I really don't wanna brick my phone

on 2.1??
why you are on 2.1???official update is released since ages..just update to 2.3.6 and then follow the same.
this two steps done very carefully
1 when you connect yor phone to odin in download mode the yellow light will be blinked in id:com.
2 put kernel file in PDA only
3 uncheck re partition and just click your device will be rooted enjoy.

I just got the phone yesterday bro....how do I update to 2.3 though, ?

dorian2kx said:
I just got the phone yesterday bro....how do I update to 2.3 though, ?
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just go in settings and then navigate to software and in that there is "check for updates"
one advice: get some basic information regarding rooting,recovery,kernel etc....i root my phone after doing research for month and then i proceed.here in XDA lots of information available very easily just go through posts and forums.read and re-read then proceed.
if u do something wrong we are here to help you but make sure you know what you are doing.
good luck

thanks man I've already rooted my SG3 , I went into settings but I don't see any option regarding to check for updates .....can it be done via keys

video guide
dorian2kx said:
thanks man I've already rooted my SG3 , I went into settings but I don't see any option regarding to check for updates .....can it be done via keys
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check out this video in this every detail is mentioned.nice to hear that you have some basic information. Dont write thanks instead of it hit thanks button.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LV3-7nDEiM

ok I watched the video ,I already have Odin on my PC but the video didn't provide a link to the official 2.3.6 Gingerbread XXJVU firmware bro, do u have a link?

Link is already there in that video please check carefully before posting
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

ok the video is kinda blurry on my phone can u please inbox me the link sir

Last time I needed gingerbread I did a simple Google search. There are working links in these forums if you search too.
Don't expect to be spoon fed everything. Do some research like everyone else did instead of just posting all the time.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2

ok guys I successful update it to 2.3.6 so I can try to root now?

yes should be good to go :good:
My HOW TO gives you the Root (only if its the version you are looking for) and explains on how to use it)

I tried rooting with that guide he posted above and now my phone won't boot up past the galaxy startup screen

my guide?

dorian2kx said:
I tried rooting with that guide he posted above and now my phone won't boot up past the galaxy startup screen
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Follow these steps sequentially; safest, tried and tested by over 10,000 people on GT-i9000:
1. Go back to stock: Flashing To Original Rom - Using Odin on GT-i9000
2. Root your device: Rooting GT-I9000 2.3.3 [India DDJV9]
3. Install ICS: Installing Ice-cream Sandwich 4.0.4 On Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000
4. Install JB: Installing Jelly Bean 4.1 on Galaxy S GT-I9000
ENJOY

@ gopalasubramanium. I'm on 2.3.6 and I used ur tutorial and phone wouldn't start up I had to reflashed

dorian2kx said:
@ gopalasubramanium. I'm on 2.3.6 and I used ur tutorial and phone wouldn't start up I had to reflashed
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Can you please let me know after which step your phone wouldn't start? Thanks,

I followed ur guide ( Rooting GT -I9000 2.3.6 [India DD JV7 / JVB] ) after I use Odin to install Semaphore Kernal 2.7.4. when it was finished my phone rebooted but wouldn't past the Samsung screen