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[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.

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[Q] CWM OR Xrecovery ? , What to do in order to install GingerDX ?

Ok, so i have this ****ty SE \ My provider's ROM.
Really bad, the phone is so slow and takes like few minute to even turn on.
can't run games and everything lags. (including the launcher)
This means i need a better ROM.
I can't Have any Kernels Other then the stock one, because i can't unlock my Boot loader because my manufacturing date is :11w31 , so i will probably brick my phone if i will try.
Meaning i need a custom ROM that works with the Stock Kernel, Us i understand the best for daily use is GingerDX, as it is fast working and has a lot of features and it's based on CM7 (which i very much love , have it on my ARC).
So my questions are:
1.My Baseband is M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015, Do i need to install any SE ROM before i Root my phone ? If yes how do i do it ?
2.What is better , CWM OR Xrecovery ? (for GingerDX) (Can you allso link me to a guide) ?
3.Do i need to install GAPPS with GingerDX ? (Couldn't find any link in the thread)
Thanks in advance.

yup8 said:
Ok, so i have this ****ty SE \ My provider's ROM.
Really bad, the phone is so slow and takes like few minute to even turn on.
can't run games and everything lags. (including the launcher)
This means i need a better ROM.
I can't Have any Kernels Other then the stock one, because i can't unlock my Boot loader because my manufacturing date is :11w31 , so i will probably brick my phone if i will try.
Meaning i need a custom ROM that works with the Stock Kernel, Us i understand the best for daily use is GingerDX, as it is fast working and has a lot of features and it's based on CM7 (which i very much love , have it on my ARC).
So my questions are:
1.My Baseband is M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015, Do i need to install any SE ROM before i Root my phone ? If yes how do i do it ?
2.What is better , CWM OR Xrecovery ? (for GingerDX) (Can you allso link me to a guide) ?
3.Do i need to install GAPPS with GingerDX ? (Couldn't find any link in the thread)
Thanks in advance.
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rooting tutorial)

Allready read those, I Asked 3 questions, may you answer them ?

yup8 said:
So my questions are:
1.My Baseband is M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015, Do i need to install any SE ROM before i Root my phone ? If yes how do i do it ?
2.What is better , CWM OR Xrecovery ? (for GingerDX) (Can you allso link me to a guide) ?
3.Do i need to install GAPPS with GingerDX ? (Couldn't find any link in the thread)
Thanks in advance.
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1. No
2. Version 013 and older is installing with xrecovery and version 014 and newer is installing with CWM Recovery ( ClockworkMod Recovery for Xperia X8 )
3. No

The baseband ends with 015, so you don´t have to install any other SE ROMs.
GDX can only be installed with CWM, at least the new ones, and you won´t need the old ones.
Have a look at the X8-FAQ and/or the X8 Toolbox, as this thread provides you the easiest method to get CWM and xrecovery, so you can have both ones.
And no, they are included, but I´d suggest you to install EVERY system app you don´t need with Titanium Backup.
This app can also do much more pretty good things.

Thanks every body,
i got everything besides
"but I´d suggest you to install EVERY system app you don´t need with Titanium Backup.
This app can also do much more pretty good things."
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What system apps ?
How do i install CWM ? It says in the thread
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Installation
see attachments
- "Amend" should be flashed by xRecovery
- "Edify" should be flashed by the previous CWM recovery
"
Does it means i have to install xRecovery first? then CWM ?
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[Q] W8 Update to GINGER BREAD

need help guys i know x8 the real phone behind w8 but wana update like as u guys and enjoy the benefits of it so little help here please

pasan077 said:
need help guys i know x8 the real phone behind w8 but wana update like as u guys and enjoy the benefits of it so little help here please
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if u wanna have gingerbread on ur phone then u need to root ur phone first and install xrecovery,cos sonyericsson wont update x8/w8 beyond 2.1 eclair, the only way is by rooting,here's a guide to help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046605

You will have to root your phone first ( giving admin access to your phone , then you have to install Xrecovery ( for installing Gingerbread ROM), download the Ginger bread ROM you can use either GingerDX v22 or GingerXperia V20 ROM both are android 2.3.7.
First download SUperclick one and connect your phone to Computer and click root. This will root your phone. Then download and install Xrecovery and Root explorer. Installing X recovery is just copying and pasting the 3 files Xrecovery.tar,busybox and chargemon from u r computer to u r SD card and further copy the 3 files to System\bin ( before that you have to install rootexplorer to explore the system files of your phone) after this copy the Gingerbread ROM zip file to SD card. Switch off and switch on the phone and when u see the SE logo keep pressing back button, this will take you to Xrecovery menu. There you have to first take back up of your original SE 2.1 Eclair ( in case something goes wrong) next click install from update.zip ( make sure you rename the Ginger bread ROM on SD card to update.zip. Then just relax for few seconds. AFter it installs do a Factory Reset ( full wipe) this will erase all your user data on phone including contacts, msgs. Then reboot.. you are done.. enjoy the beautiful android 2.3.7 Gingerbread. I am just loving it. Thanks to XDA Dev.

Android 2.3.7 for w8
Hi guys this is the first time i m here,, Can any one tell me where to download Android Version 2.3.7 for my Sony Ericsson W8 walkman. i did all the other steps to install custom rom sucessfully.. but can't download a android. pleae

kalidassan said:
Hi guys this is the first time i m here,, Can any one tell me where to download Android Version 2.3.7 for my Sony Ericsson W8 walkman. i did all the other steps to install custom rom sucessfully.. but can't download a android. pleae
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check here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1425240
X8 roms are suitable to W8....so don't afraid of it....
be sure to download stock kernel as labeled.......good luck!

i have sony w8 but can't update to ginger because xrecovery menu is not opening
plz provide me xrecovery file cose no link for xrecovery download are not working

Help me
ghost9685 said:
You will have to root your phone first ( giving admin access to your phone , then you have to install Xrecovery ( for installing Gingerbread ROM), download the Ginger bread ROM you can use either GingerDX v22 or GingerXperia V20 ROM both are android 2.3.7.
First download SUperclick one and connect your phone to Computer and click root. This will root your phone. Then download and install Xrecovery and Root explorer. Installing X recovery is just copying and pasting the 3 files Xrecovery.tar,busybox and chargemon from u r computer to u r SD card and further copy the 3 files to System\bin ( before that you have to install rootexplorer to explore the system files of your phone) after this copy the Gingerbread ROM zip file to SD card. Switch off and switch on the phone and when u see the SE logo keep pressing back button, this will take you to Xrecovery menu. There you have to first take back up of your original SE 2.1 Eclair ( in case something goes wrong) next click install from update.zip ( make sure you rename the Ginger bread ROM on SD card to update.zip. Then just relax for few seconds. AFter it installs do a Factory Reset ( full wipe) this will erase all your user data on phone including contacts, msgs. Then reboot.. you are done.. enjoy the beautiful android 2.3.7 Gingerbread. I am just loving it. Thanks to XDA Dev.
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Hi I recently had buy SE W8 but after looking Im not happy about android version...
Please guild me to upgrade to android 2.3.7...
My Model number = E16i
Firware version = 2.1-update1
Baseband version = M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015
Kernel version = 2.6.29
[email protected]#1
Build number= 2.1.1.A.0.53
This what I see after take out the battery
SI 1251-8970
TYPE: AAD-3880091-BV AAAR
FCC ID: PY7A3880091
IC: 4170B-A3880091 BX9 12W03
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S/N: FYT000PG5G 35773704- 671311- 7
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I give all this information because I just want to know if my phone can unlock bootloader so I can proceed to other step!!! Please please please help me....

PutraMasyers97 said:
Hi I recently had buy SE W8 but after looking Im not happy about android version...
Please guild me to upgrade to android 2.3.7...
My Model number = E16i
Firware version = 2.1-update1
Baseband version = M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015
Kernel version = 2.6.29
[email protected]#1
Build number= 2.1.1.A.0.53
This what I see after take out the battery
SI 1251-8970
TYPE: AAD-3880091-BV AAAR
FCC ID: PY7A3880091
IC: 4170B-A3880091 BX9 12W03
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S/N: FYT000PG5G 35773704- 671311- 7
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I give all this information because I just want to know if my phone can unlock bootloader so I can proceed to other step!!! Please please please help me....
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SI 1251-8970
TYPE: AAD-3880091-BV AAAR
FCC ID: PY7A3880091
IC: 4170B-A3880091 BX9 12W03
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S/N: FYT000PG5G 35773704- 671311- 7
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cannot be...
how about the back of your phone,,,?

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)
sent from my x8™ using gingerzaraki®

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
Sent by a Mastermind to a Criminal©

kuya droid worked thankss

Stock Gingerbread

Hi guys,
I am on stock ROM of Donut on X8.
I would like to update to Gingerbread stock ROM and it to be done through Service Center.
So, is it possible to flash Stock gingerbread on our X8 ?
Actually, my phone is LG Optimus Black, I have knowledge on that.
But X8 is my friend's phone, I read some instructions here to root and flash, seems somewhat headache and risk taking.
So desired to update to Gingerbread with service center.
Suggestions are welcome...:fingers-crossed:

srikanth_kande said:
Hi guys,
I am on stock ROM of Donut on X8.
I would like to update to Gingerbread stock ROM and it to be done through Service Center.
So, is it possible to flash Stock gingerbread on our X8 ?
Actually, my phone is LG Optimus Black, I have knowledge on that.
But X8 is my friend's phone, I read some instructions here to root and flash, seems somewhat headache and risk taking.
So desired to update to Gingerbread with service center.
Suggestions are welcome...:fingers-crossed:
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Our device, doesn't upgrade to Ginger by official roms (maximum to eclair 2.1.1 & u can. Use Sony's pc companion to upgrade phone to android 2.1.1)
-If you wanna install Ginger anyway, must root the device {install drivers then root by superoneclick application , then install recovery & busybox (cwm or xrecovery - search form cmw installer or busybox installer for x8 )
Download a Ginger rom {ex. GingerDX v029} & place in sdcard
After installing recovery go into it (turn on phone, when you see sony logo keep pressing back button)
Then make nandroid backup-important, if any thing goes wrong you can restore to stock
Press full wipe/factory reset
Select install zip from sdcard, navigate to zip file & install it
Enjoy gingerbread
{Using flashtools app is recommended, it installs recovery, buaybox & roots! By itself. But before using read a guide first }
Sent via Ultimate GB

There is no stock GB update for the X8. Not even Froyo. Your only hope now, if you want to get GB, is to root it, install a recovery and then install a GB ROM.

Try Watch this Video! its super easy to Root.
Youtube:--->>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qYBoT0NOPc (i followed instruction from this video for the first time Root)
all the required tools in the video Decription. watch it carefully and be ready and do it step by step by pause and pause the Video!
Rooting is the only method to make the device SuperFun!
after root you can install any ROM that you preferred and be careful to Flash right ROM with right Kernel otherwise you will brick the X8.
Sorry for my Bad English

95mediatech said:
Try Watch this Video! its super easy to Root.
Youtube:--->>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qYBoT0NOPc (i followed instruction from this video for the first time Root)
all the required tools in the video Decription. watch it carefully and be ready and do it step by step by pause and pause the Video!
Rooting is the only method to make the device SuperFun!
after root you can install any ROM that you preferred and be careful to Flash right ROM with right Kernel otherwise you will brick the X8.
Sorry for my Bad English
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Who asked 'how to root'
-_- :silly:
see my app sig at your own risk :
sent from my W8 running on armv7 processor problem??

Play or don't play
Hi!
I think if you don't want to play with your phone only download some social apps you can update to gingerbread I think the gingerDx is your rom this work on stock kernel, but if you want to play you have to install the minicm7 by nobodyatall but for this you have to change the kernel. If your phone made after maybe 11W38 you can!t change the kernel.

csnorbika said:
Hi!
I think if you don't want to play with your phone only download some social apps you can update to gingerbread I think the gingerDx is your rom this work on stock kernel, but if you want to play you have to install the minicm7 by nobodyatall but for this you have to change the kernel. If your phone made after maybe 11W38 you can!t change the kernel.
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Y u post when u don't have full knowledge
It's 11w29 not 11w38
Go first read the stickies then post
see my app sig at your own risk :
sent from my W8 running on armv7 processor problem??

csnorbika said:
Hi!
I think if you don't want to play with your phone only download some social apps you can update to gingerbread I think the gingerDx is your rom this work on stock kernel, but if you want to play you have to install the minicm7 by nobodyatall but for this you have to change the kernel. If your phone made after maybe 11W38 you can!t change the kernel.
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Stop posting without knowledge and just to make 10 posts.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

You should search for x8toolbox it has all the things like rooting, recovery installer etc in one place and is very easy to useuse
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