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[Q] Need help regarding my wildfire

Hi everyone here i am new to this site i havw htc wildfire bought 3 months ago and htc really sucksin providing updates.
I want to know some basic question like
1. How to flash my phone with any modded rom from here?
2. Is ti safe for my phone?
3. Can i go to original company rom 2.1 if something goes wrong?
4. How to flash themes?
Please provide me all the details thanx in adwance please reply soon

hi yh its safe to root and put a custom rom on ur phone if u use
http://unrevoked.com/ to root ur phone it simeple and easy
once u have rooted ur phone u need to choose a rom if u go to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822181
its ur choice to decide
yes u can go back to orignal rom but before u put a new rom on i wud do a android backup in clockwork and save all files on ur pc etc
and theme u can change from the market etc any more advice ill try my best to inform

bro i need to install gingerbread themes from XDA forums but for that themes u need to flash it and how that i do?
One u said any rom from that link but after choosing the rom how i install roms to my phone and it will void my warranty or not??

hay wat u have to do it when u have rooted ur phone turn ur phone off and hold down volume and press power butten u will come to a screen us the volume button to go down and click recovery put the downloaded from on ur sd card and then scroll down to zip and the choise zip and and click on the zip and scroll down to yes and it will start to install and for the gingerbread theme u need to look in the forums for it its just been released that im aware of hope this can help

put the download rom* sorry

when u instill a new rom will take some time to load all software so dnt worry if take longer than 5 mins also b4 u do any think always do a android back up which u can find in the recovery

what about my warranty bro it will void that ?
and froyo roms is original one or not?

If u root ur phone ur warrenty is broke there is a leaked ofgicail 2.2 but other Rome are copys n custom roms off the 2.2
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App

[Question] Help needed and advice regarding upgrading my firmware please.

Hi everyone, I am brand new sgs owner and first time smart phone user and I upgraded my phones firmware on kies to 2.3.3 / baseband xxjvo / build number gingerbread.xwjvh
I been talking to a few people that have got 2.3.4 and cyanogen mod 7. And I really want to get one of them because my battery life is pathetic on 2.3.3
I have an idea how to do it (I have watched alot of tutorials) but what is confusing me is all the different downloads like cwm and speed mod, kernals, ROMS. All these terms are driving me mad as I dont know if I need to flash this stuff first to upgrade the firmware.
I have been told I may or may not need to root my phone to make it all work because of the current firmware xxjvo 2.3.3?? So what do i do?
Can I just flash a new firmware on via odin? or do i need to flash diff kernals or clockwork mod or speed mod what ever they are to make it work properly.
Im sure its all easy enough once its understood but I cant find basic explanations for all these terms.
I really dont want to mess up my phone but i know I can get this done once i know how.
So could someone that knows please tell me once off, what do I have to do to upgrade from gingerbread 2.3.3 xxjvo to something better like cm7 or 2.3.4.
Do I need to root first? install CWM or speed mod or whatever.
Also what is CWM and speed mod. are the roots?
Sorry for not knowing anything as i said its my first smart phone and I want to get to know how to use it to its full extent
Will greatly appreciate any advice/ help given.
If some ones going to help me could they post the links to the downloads that i will need.
Thanks very much

1.its simple root ur fone first via odin and then flash the voodoo/fugumod lagfix(incase ur experience any lag)
2.Download Rom Mgr premium and download (cyanogen mod7 ,nightlies or watever)
3.Take a backup using Mybackuppro or titanium backup before u flash cm7
4.Go to Rom Mgr Premium and then install the rom of ur choice and also make sure u check GAPPS(if u want gmail, market an all crap)
I m a newbie 2 Galaxy S myself, but i have quite som experience on rooting other fones

darkkid85 said:
1.its simple root ur fone first via odin and then flash the voodoo/fugumod lagfix(incase ur experience any lag)
2.Download Rom Mgr premium and download (cyanogen mod7 ,nightlies or watever)
3.Take a backup using Mybackuppro or titanium backup before u flash cm7
4.Go to Rom Mgr Premium and then install the rom of ur choice and also make sure u check GAPPS(if u want gmail, market an all crap)
I m a newbie 2 Galaxy S myself, but i have quite som experience on rooting other fones
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Thanks for the reply but what is rom mgr? and must i pay for it if its premium
And what is the download for the correct root I have seen a thread by chainfire with hundreds of root downloads but I dont know what one to use.
Is a ROM the same thing as a firmware?

sgsnoob325 said:
Thanks for the reply but what is rom mgr? and must i pay for it if its premium
And what is the download for the correct root I have seen a thread by chainfire with hundreds of root downloads but I dont know what one to use.
Is a ROM the same thing as a firmware?
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go to market- download rom mgr( dl Premiu m if u wanna support the dev)
1.From Rom Mgr-Download rom-Dwnload watever u want
Alt way to flash a Rom
1.Downlaod cyanogen mod7 or watever ( from one of the sites) and dump on ur Sd card ( My S does not have a SD ) and once ur in recovery apply update from zip card 2 flash the rom

darkkid85 said:
go to market- download rom mgr( dl Premiu m if u wanna support the dev)
1.From Rom Mgr-Download rom-Dwnload watever u want
Alt way to flash a Rom
1.Downlaod cyanogen mod7 or watever ( from one of the sites) and dump on ur Sd card ( My S does not have a SD ) and once ur in recovery apply update from zip card 2 flash the rom
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so I dont need to use odin at all??
Do I still need to root the phone before I can flash cm7 from sd card? Do I put it on internal or external sd card? And If so what root do I use for my particular firmware

Anybody? ? Someone must be able to help me

Here are some posts I think will help u find some answers,
Download mode is HOME BUTTON+VOL DOWN+POWER BUTTON
Recovery mode is HOME BUTTON+ VOL UP+POWER BUTTON
1 Android ROM and rooting dictionary: all the terms explained
2 A link explaining how to flash a custom Rom via Odin and their downloads.
3 Deodexed Stock roms
Hope this helps. By the way all these are custom rom lists and not samsung stock firmware.

DonVito2020 said:
Here are some posts I think will help u find some answers,
Download mode is HOME BUTTON+VOL DOWN+POWER BUTTON
Recovery mode is HOME BUTTON+ VOL UP+POWER BUTTON
1 Android ROM and rooting dictionary: all the terms explained
2 A link explaining how to flash a custom Rom via Odin and their downloads.
3 Deodexed Stock roms
Hope this helps. By the way all these are custom rom lists and not samsung stock firmware.
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Thank you for the reply. Is cm7 a custom Tom?
How safe is it to use a custom rom instead of a Samsung rom.
Can some one tell me is there a particular order I need to follow to upgrade my phones firmware.
Like root then something else followed by the firmware.
Could I upgrade from xxjvo without rooting?
Again sorry all the questions I feel like a dumbass.
Thanks

Double post

Again sorry for being persistent but could someone give be a step by step quire to upgrading my current firmware xxjvo 2.3.3 to something better for battery and better radio signal.
Must the phone be rooted first? Must I install anything else before or after the new firmware
Thanks

Hi, check out samfirmware.com to download stock 2.3.4
I'm on the newest jvr, and my battery is good.
It's also flash manuals there for how to use odin.
thats the safest!
If you want root permission, you can flash cfroot kernel after the rom.
Edit: i'm on the oldest 2.3.4 jvr, looks like it came a new relese today.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

RobertSand said:
Hi, check out samfirmware.com to download stock 2.3.4
I'm on the newest jvr, and my battery is good.
It's also flash manuals there for how to use odin.
thats the safest!
If you want root permission, you can flash cfroot kernel after the rom.
Edit: i'm on the oldest 2.3.4 jvr, looks like it came a new relese today.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk
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Is a specific ROM needed to run a different firmwares? or vice verse?
If I flashed 2.3.4 does that mean I have a new ROM or new firmware or both?
thanks

Pls do refer my previous post for upgrading to 2.3.4 GB roms (2)
2.3.4 roms are way better for battery. There are some light weight roms with excellent battery life eg SURFACE,Matrux rom, Juwe's Smart Edition(My Pick) etc
You dont need to be rooted to flash a custom rom via ODIN.
CM7 is a custom rom and I would recommend it only if you know what u r doing. Its not very advisable for a noob (imho).
There is insanity cm7 034 with gb boot loaders [ROM] insanity CM 034 [16.08.2011] - Multi DPI But its in heavy dev stage. Pls go through their thread before flashing it.
Here is the EZBOOt link
Install or upgrade at your own risk.

help me to upgrade galaxy s
anybody is there for help me

[Q] Which is the best Gingerbread ROM (W8) for a newbie ?

Hi !
My cousin has asked me to help flash his W8 with 'New Software' to enable installing apps to the memory card ! I'm not an android user (I have Samsung Wave, bada os !) but I know a thing or two about flashing. I figured out that as the default os, android 2.1 doesn't support apps2sd (?), it needs an unofficial ROM (as Sony doesn't have an update coming) with a more recent android like Gingerbread or IcecreamSandwich.
And, I have some questions !
1. Which is best Gingerbread ROM interms of simplicity and reliability
Also, he says he need 'zoom' feature in the camera !
2. Here is the info about his W8
Code:
model e16i
firmware 2.1 update1
baseband m76xx-tsncjolym-53404015
kernal 2.6.29 SEMC
build number 2.1.1.A.0.53
Is there any need to update the baseband ?
3. After reading some tuts, this is the procedure I should follow ?
a. Flash latest firmware using SEUS (is it needed?) and enable debug mode for usb connection
BTW, after flashing latest firmware, do I need to flash the baseband ?
b. Root the phone
c. Install xRecovery or any other restore app as required by the ROM
d. Load the zip file containing the OS to the memory card and boot into xRecovery
e. Use the recover/update option to install the OS
f. Do factory reset
Did I miss something ?
4. Is there any way to install the Walkman player after flashing with the custom ROM ?
5. What about the drivers, I mean audio, display, camera etc ?
Is there any tangible improvements for modded drivers ?
Can you recommend a good set of drivers ?

just follow this guide -
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/82885753?access_key=key-2hez0mrgf52fca61khop
It's Jimdem's

x.marX said:
Hi !
My cousin has asked me to help flash his W8 with 'New Software' to enable installing apps to the memory card ! I'm not an android user (I have Samsung Wave, bada os !) but I know a thing or two about flashing. I figured out that as the default os, android 2.1 doesn't support apps2sd (?), it needs an unofficial ROM (as Sony doesn't have an update coming) with a more recent android like Gingerbread or IcecreamSandwich.
And, I have some questions !
1. Which is best Gingerbread ROM interms of simplicity and reliability
Also, he says he need 'zoom' feature in the camera !
2. Here is the info about his W8
Code:
model e16i
firmware 2.1 update1
baseband m76xx-tsncjolym-53404015
kernal 2.6.29 SEMC
build number 2.1.1.A.0.53
Is there any need to update the baseband ?
3. After reading some tuts, this is the procedure I should follow ?
a. Flash latest firmware using SEUS (is it needed?) and enable debug mode for usb connection
BTW, after flashing latest firmware, do I need to flash the baseband ?
b. Root the phone
c. Install xRecovery or any other restore app as required by the ROM
d. Load the zip file containing the OS to the memory card and boot into xRecovery
e. Use the recover/update option to install the OS
f. Do factory reset
Did I miss something ?
4. Is there any way to install the Walkman player after flashing with the custom ROM ?
5. What about the drivers, I mean audio, display, camera etc ?
Is there any tangible improvements for modded drivers ?
Can you recommend a good set of drivers ?
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Just from my opinion.
1.The Best GingerBread Rom, GingerDx/PrimeHD [for stock kernel/Costum Kernel] & MiniCm7 [ use Costum Kernel ] suggest use GingerDx.
Zoom Feature, Install Zoom FX Camera App from Google Play.
2.If the number 015 in last, I think No need to Flash baseband for update. but not very sure, you can use SEUS Software From computer for Update if you want to.
3.
a]If you already update with SEUS mean your baseband is already up to date.
b]Root you phone [yes] but only if you on Stock Kernel. [Bootloader still Unlocked]
c]Install xRecovery [yes]
d][No] You need make an Nandroid backup, And do fullWipe before install/flashing new ROM.
4.You can find W8 music Apk [Maybe]
5.OfCoz ALOT OF IMPROVEMENT! than The DAMN STOCK ROM

Sweetie no one can tell you what is the best ROM for your phone. We might have the same specs but we will have different experiences and results So the best way is to try and see it for yourself to start with try GDX.

bricked ?
Thanks guys for the replies
I had seen only the 'athulele's post and committed to it (followed the tutorial of 'JimDem' ) and now the phone is stuck at the "Sony Ericsson" logo, can't go to CWM or Freexperia recovery
This is what I've done !
1. Rooted using the X8toolbox
2. Installed Busybox 1.19
3. Installed Freexperia and CWM recovery
4. Created backup using Freexperia
5. Done Factory reset
6. 'Wiped'
7. Loaded "MiniCM7-2.2.0-shakira.zip" ROM zip file to the root of the memory card
8. 'Installed' it using CWM recovery
9. Tapped "yes" to a prompt asking like...full recovery or something (?)
AND now, its stuck at the Sony Ericsson logo
I'm on a slow internet connection so, flashing with Sony PC companion is my best bet ?
Is there any way to solve it without downloading any stuff ?

deedii said:
Sweetie no one can tell you what is the best ROM for your phone. We might have the same specs but we will have different experiences and results So the best way is to try and see it for yourself to start with try GDX.
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I don't like Android and wont be buying an Android phone...its all about my cousin who don't have any opinion in that matter, I mean ROMs

x.marX said:
Hi !
My cousin has asked me to help flash his W8 with 'New Software' to enable installing apps to the memory card ! I'm not an android user (I have Samsung Wave, bada os !) but I know a thing or two about flashing. I figured out that as the default os, android 2.1 doesn't support apps2sd (?), it needs an unofficial ROM (as Sony doesn't have an update coming) with a more recent android like Gingerbread or IcecreamSandwich.
And, I have some questions !
1. Which is best Gingerbread ROM interms of simplicity and reliability
Also, he says he need 'zoom' feature in the camera !
2. Here is the info about his W8
Code:
model e16i
firmware 2.1 update1
baseband m76xx-tsncjolym-53404015
kernal 2.6.29 SEMC
build number 2.1.1.A.0.53
Is there any need to update the baseband ?
3. After reading some tuts, this is the procedure I should follow ?
a. Flash latest firmware using SEUS (is it needed?) and enable debug mode for usb connection
BTW, after flashing latest firmware, do I need to flash the baseband ?
b. Root the phone
c. Install xRecovery or any other restore app as required by the ROM
d. Load the zip file containing the OS to the memory card and boot into xRecovery
e. Use the recover/update option to install the OS
f. Do factory reset
Did I miss something ?
4. Is there any way to install the Walkman player after flashing with the custom ROM ?
5. What about the drivers, I mean audio, display, camera etc ?
Is there any tangible improvements for modded drivers ?
Can you recommend a good set of drivers ?
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don't worry buddy.I faced all of ur problems ....
first u should flash a compatible kernel for ur rom ....
download the flash tool and download the compatible kernel for ur Rom ...the kernel will be in x8. android development section ...
then minicm will work..I'm also a w8 user...if any problem quote my words I will help u
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x.marX said:
Hi !
My cousin has asked me to help flash his W8 with 'New Software' to enable installing apps to the memory card ! I'm not an android user (I have Samsung Wave, bada os !) but I know a thing or two about flashing. I figured out that as the default os, android 2.1 doesn't support apps2sd (?), it needs an unofficial ROM (as Sony doesn't have an update coming) with a more recent android like Gingerbread or IcecreamSandwich.
And, I have some questions !
1. Which is best Gingerbread ROM interms of simplicity and reliability
Also, he says he need 'zoom' feature in the camera !
2. Here is the info about his W8
Code:
model e16i
firmware 2.1 update1
baseband m76xx-tsncjolym-53404015
kernal 2.6.29 SEMC
build number 2.1.1.A.0.53
Is there any need to update the baseband ?
3. After reading some tuts, this is the procedure I should follow ?
a. Flash latest firmware using SEUS (is it needed?) and enable debug mode for usb connection
BTW, after flashing latest firmware, do I need to flash the baseband ?
b. Root the phone
c. Install xRecovery or any other restore app as required by the ROM
d. Load the zip file containing the OS to the memory card and boot into xRecovery
e. Use the recover/update option to install the OS
f. Do factory reset
Did I miss something ?
4. Is there any way to install the Walkman player after flashing with the custom ROM ?
5. What about the drivers, I mean audio, display, camera etc ?
Is there any tangible improvements for modded drivers ?
Can you recommend a good set of drivers ?
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don't worry buddy.I faced all of ur problems ....
first u should flash a compatible kernel for ur rom ....
download the flash tool and download the compatible kernel for ur Rom ...the kernel will be in x8. android development section ...
then minicm will work..I'm also a w8 user...if any problem quote my words I will help u

x.marX said:
Thanks guys for the replies
I had seen only the 'athulele's post and committed to it (followed the tutorial of 'JimDem' ) and now the phone is stuck at the "Sony Ericsson" logo, can't go to CWM or Freexperia recovery
This is what I've done !
1. Rooted using the X8toolbox
2. Installed Busybox 1.19
3. Installed Freexperia and CWM recovery
4. Created backup using Freexperia
5. Done Factory reset
6. 'Wiped'
7. Loaded "MiniCM7-2.2.0-shakira.zip" ROM zip file to the root of the memory card
8. 'Installed' it using CWM recovery
9. Tapped "yes" to a prompt asking like...full recovery or something (?)
AND now, its stuck at the Sony Ericsson logo
I'm on a slow internet connection so, flashing with Sony PC companion is my best bet ?
Is there any way to solve it without downloading any stuff ?
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Mate, minicm7 rom use only with costum kernel (nAa 11 kernel). To install costum kernel you need to unlock the bootloader,(read warning unlock bootloader thread before something happen) Thats why you get stuck. I suggest you read the ultimate FAQ by lucastan96, or any sticky thread. Like I mention above. Better flash gingerDX rom which is working with stock and costum kernel.
And for repair download stock rom for x8 or use SEUS.
Sent from my thumb using my eyes

@techmachi
The date stamp is 11W38 => Its bootloader can't be unlocked according to that guy who started the Sticky thread
SO, I guess have to restore with SEUS, right ?
@Shimizux
Thanks man for the heads up !
I didn't look before I pulled the trigger on the MiniCM, my bad
I've downloaded SEUS and gonna repair it !!

x.marX said:
@Shimizux
Thanks man for the heads up !
I didn't look before I pulled the trigger on the MiniCM, my bad
I've downloaded SEUS and gonna repair it !!
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Yw mate. And yes you can't unlock the bootloader.
Yap,Seus will flash a new fresh stock Rom. Aftar that, start all over again. Flash GingerDX is a good idea. Fullwipe before installing.
Sent from my thumb using my eyes

i use xperiance rom bu=y jimmy thrashmetal, but i recommend GingerDX

wilbso said:
i use xperiance rom bu=y jimmy thrashmetal, but i recommend GingerDX
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I have downloaded the GingerDX ROM but there is some problem with SEUS as it is downloading very slowly. So, I'm downloading the X8 factory firmware from a Russian site, narod.ru.
The X8 firmware should work with W8 or would've to download the W8 factory ROM ?

Wells hostena
I'm have suspicion that the factory X8 ROM I'm downloading is Russian ! So, is there any option to change the language anywhere ?
I'm asking because I've never used an Android phone that long, not that accustomed to its way it works !!
BTW, is it OK to flash it (GingerDX) with CM recover or should I flash it with xRecover ?

Thank You !!
Hi guys !
I've finally flashed the GingerDX ROM !
Thanks for your help !!
BTW, is there is anything to do to 'jazz it up' before I return the X8 to my cousin ?
Can you recommend me some cool themes and widgets ?

This is what i did on my GingerDx.
Theme i used : Ics theme by a-chep [Already include in Rom]
Bootanimation : Nexus one
Launcher : GoLauncher with Golauncher ICS Theme
ICS-settings : ICS Setting
You want Walkman Music Player Right : Here
Friendcaster For Facebook : Friendcaster

x.marX said:
Hi guys !
I've finally flashed the GingerDX ROM !
Thanks for your help !!
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No problem always here to help.
x.marX said:
BTW, is there is anything to do to 'jazz it up' before I return the X8 to my cousin ?
Can you recommend me some cool themes and widgets ?
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Try an ICS theme or honeycomb theme, also, i like xperia active launcher, that works for me,
good luck

Shimizux said:
This is what i did on my GingerDx.
Theme i used : Ics theme by a-chep [Already include in Rom]
Bootanimation : Nexus one
Launcher : GoLauncher with Golauncher ICS Theme
ICS-settings : ICS Setting
You want Walkman Music Player Right : Here
Friendcaster For Facebook : Friendcaster
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Thanks for the links...BUT, how can I install the Walkman player ?
Also, how can I download apps/themes/widgets for it through the PC ?
And how can I install it !
Gonna google it
Thanks once again !
@wilbso
Thanks... gonna checkout xperia active launcher !

x.marX said:
Thanks for the links...BUT, how can I install the Walkman player ?
Also, how can I download apps/themes/widgets for it through the PC ?
And how can I install it !
Gonna google it
Thanks once again !
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How to install Walkman Player : Download zip file. Copy/paste to your SD card. go into Xrecovery choose Flash Zip file option, find walkman player zip file you download. and just flash it. Or you can extract the zip file [using Winrar or 7zip] Copy the .apk file from /system/app folder. Copy/Paste to sd card. and install. Or, If you want to install the .apk as system app. copy/paste .apk file into System/app folder [You Must Using RootExplorer Application]. and set App permission. Reboot your phone.
Actually Your cant download app from Google play direct to your pc btw. But You can use this Tool. highly recommend that. Here : Real Apk Leecher
How to Install app. Just Download the .apk, copy/paste to Sd card. and install.
Before That Go to setting/application [tick unknown source]
Permission i mention above.
Long Press apk file and choose Change Permission set Like this.
[x][x][0]
[x][0][0]
[x][0][0]
X : Tick
0 : No
P/s : No Space on apk name if you want to push/install app to system/App.
e.g : Walkman Player.apk [Wrong] WalkmanPlayer.apk [You Good!!]
Hope it helped.

PrimeHD 6.0 x)
Sent from my E15i using xda premium

unlock bl, flash latest nAa kernel and flash latest minicm7 rom... Simple as that.. I have x8 but as much as i have red roms work on w8 as well..

Installing 2e recovery for SGS i9000

HII ALLL.....
I m a newbie here...
Recently I got an SGS i9000 from my cousin which runs on FROYO 2.2 . Its very outdated so I thought its time that I give my SGS an update. For this I rooted my phone and installed ROM manager so that I can flash clock work recovery in it. But even after flashing CWM successfully it boots in android recovery. Its only then I got to know that my phone rune '3e' recovery and I need '2e' recovery for this.
Since a few days I was browsing on how to revert 3e recovery of mine back to 2e recovery. I found a handful of information regarding the same. A video in Youtube suggesting that I can use ODIN and flash the kernel to speedmod-k12 or i can even download CF_ root_"Build no".tar from xda and flash my kernel to get 2e recovery. Also to take a nandroid backup i need 2e recovery as 3e doesnt show any option for this. Can you suggest me which is the safest and best possible method to do the recovery reverting.
Details of my phone:
Model No : SGS GT-i9000
Firmware : 2.2
Baseband version : I9000JXJPE
Kernel version : 2.6.32.9 [email protected] # 91
Build no : FROYO.JPJPG
Also suggest me, if I am going to flash using CF_ root method , I cant find the kernel related to my build number JPG. Can I use JPE instead of that.
Thank you in advance

i think you wanna flash some gingerbread or maybe ice cream sandwich or jelly bean rom!
but for a person how hanv´t flashed anithing bevor i would suggest you only to flash gingerbread. becouse this ist the last android version suportet by samsung und till now the only one which has a stable releas for custom roms like minu or cyanogenmod (http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/samsung-galaxy-s).
the first thing you have to know is i think, that there ar different bootloaders for gingerbread.
so you have to flash them first like discribed in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011701
if you have done this you are free to flash any gingerbread (or above) firmeware you want to.
here is a list of some stock firmewares: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=948790&highlight=all+gingerbread+bootloaders
these are not the fastest rom´s but they are stable, becouse they are made by samsung and there is only root integratet.
about the efs folder discribed in this thread. the efs folder is the lokation of your IMEI. in some crazy situations, most times only in not heavy testet alpha releases of for exemple cyenogenmod, ur IMEI get erased and with the safed es folder you can backup it the easy way.
for me personaly the best rom´s ever made are based on cyanogenmod. so if you wanne test it here is an update guid how to get cyanogenmod 7 (based on gingerbread): http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S:_Full_Update_Guide
i hope i may helped you a litle

Hey
For flashing ics or jb u need 2.3.6..so if kies still recognises ur phone..i say update it from there...
If it doesnt goto sammobile.com and signup and download the firmware u need and also the flashprograms,flashguides...
Its simply...
Cheers
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app

nexzor said:
i think you wanna flash some gingerbread or maybe ice cream sandwich or jelly bean rom!
but for a person how hanv´t flashed anithing bevor i would suggest you only to flash gingerbread. becouse this ist the last android version suportet by samsung und till now the only one which has a stable releas for custom roms like minu or cyanogenmod (http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/samsung-galaxy-s).
the first thing you have to know is i think, that there ar different bootloaders for gingerbread.
so you have to flash them first like discribed in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011701
if you have done this you are free to flash any gingerbread (or above) firmeware you want to.
here is a list of some stock firmewares: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=948790&highlight=all+gingerbread+bootloaders
these are not the fastest rom´s but they are stable, becouse they are made by samsung and there is only root integratet.
about the efs folder discribed in this thread. the efs folder is the lokation of your IMEI. in some crazy situations, most times only in not heavy testet alpha releases of for exemple cyenogenmod, ur IMEI get erased and with the safed es folder you can backup it the easy way.
for me personaly the best rom´s ever made are based on cyanogenmod. so if you wanne test it here is an update guid how to get cyanogenmod 7 (based on gingerbread): http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S:_Full_Update_Guide
i hope i may helped you a litle
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Thanks for your guidance.....
Sorry 4 being a noob...But let me ask u something...Isnt it betr 2 take a nandroid backup before i proceed with the installation of gingerbread..Incase if it gets bricked i can restore it back ....
Since my recovery is 3e there is no option of backup and recovery...I used a rom manager and flashed CWM ...but read somewhere that CWM works only wid 2e recovery ... So I just wanted to revert back my phone recovery to 2e...I saw in youtube a video showing that if i flash my kernel with speedmod-K12-500hz using odin, I get a speedmod kernel and CWM recovery....
I was not sure whether doing this would cause any probs to the device or is it ok to flash speedmod kernel..???
Thanx in advance

tchindalia said:
Hey
For flashing ics or jb u need 2.3.6..so if kies still recognises ur phone..i say update it from there...
If it doesnt goto sammobile.com and signup and download the firmware u need and also the flashprograms,flashguides...
Its simply...
Cheers
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Thanx 4 ur reply....
My internet connection is not tat gud ..so i wudnt prefer updating via kies.....
I downloaded XXJVU 2.3.6 from androidsoul.com... I m just a bit worried that I cant get a nandroid backup cos my recovery being 3e ....I have already flashed to CWM using Rom manager..but it wud work only on 2e recovery...
So wat i wanted 2 ask is can i flash my kernel to speedmod-K12 for CWM recovery.....or is there a betr suggestion frm ur side...??

speedmod kernal is a good choice! i did it that way i flashed the first time.
i don´t know the number of speedmod for froyo but i think you have posted the corect number of the kernel.
if you want to be 100% sure that you won´t lose your contakts you can use myphonexplorer to backup them to your computer bevor you flash spedmod

nexzor said:
speedmod kernal is a good choice! i did it that way i flashed the first time.
i don´t know the number of speedmod for froyo but i think you have posted the corect number of the kernel.
if you want to be 100% sure that you won´t lose your contakts you can use myphonexplorer to backup them to your computer bevor you flash spedmod
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One more thing .....It is mentioned in the thread to use ext4 lagfix....How does that help my phone....Shud i flash the kernel then flash it with some custom rom of gingerbread and then lagfix or is it otherwise.....and is there any problems in me flashing with XXJVU 2.3.6 from froyo...Do i need 2 flash it with bootloaders....???
Thnx in advance...

Dial in your phone: *#1234#
Look at CSC, it should be like CSC: I9000123456, the last 6 digits/letters are the CSC string, the first 3 letters of are your CSC code (Example: XEU, ITV, XSA...etc.).
Go to : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102881 and download the firmware for your region and extract by using 7zip.
Enter Download Mode on your device and flash the firmware using Odin.
Find a Kernel with a build in CWM, almost all developers Kernels has that, flash as PDA.
Now you are ready to flash any ROM you like using CWM.
Take your time and read to know what you need to do and how.
Best of luck

Problem installing Custom Rom on W8(E16i)

I've got SE W8(E16i), with locked bootloader (not unlocked coz it date is 11W37). I rooted the device, installed busybox and xRecovery. Then I flashed the Rom GingerDX v029 using xRecovery and done a full wipe. Then after reboot my cell is stuck at Sony Ericsson Logo.
I have also tried flashing the rom using CWM and also a stock kernel over it but the result was same....
I dont want to get stucked with this Stock 2.1 update 1 firmware. It really sucks.
Firmware version 2.1-update 1
Baseband: M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015
Kernel Version: 2.6.29
[email protected] #1
Build Number: 2.1.1.A.0.53
Plz help me.:crying::crying:

check your downloaded rom.be sure its the latest gdx for stuck...and follow the steps
(sorry i got hit the double thanks)
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yes I have downloaded the latest gdx rom and tried every steps carefully.... but no luck

anismaharjan said:
yes I have downloaded the latest gdx rom and tried every steps carefully.... but no luck
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Dude check ur download again. There are more than 5 links on the thread, make sure u downloaded v29 for stock kernel and not the one for ccustom kernel. Always full wipe when installing new rom to.prevent bootloop too
Hit thanks if it helps now just repair it using Sony mmobile update service and try agn

U can try with other stock rom
E.g. Fde+4, kuyadroid 4.5.4, froyopro 2.5
Try thier working but before that make sure that u have arranged all for recovering soft brick. My mean flashtool and .tft file
Officially corp via w8

leecorp said:
U can try with other stock rom
E.g. Fde+4, kuyadroid 4.5.4, froyopro 2.5
Try thier working but before that make sure that u have arranged all for recovering soft brick. My mean flashtool and .tft file
Officially corp via w8
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Its ftf file
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kuya droid worked thankss