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[Q] Newbie Need Help >.<

Hi All,
First of all, i totally new here, so please forgive me if i post at the wrong place, and sorry for my poor english...
Again, i'm new and newbie.. really appreciate for any help given...
i just brought my SGS since month ago... went to samsung service center for twice for shortcut missing problem & GPS no signal (Thanks to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043034 it helps alot)
Now... most headache, lag issue.. memory full....
So.. is there any solution for this? i know root and flash might help but how can i do this? i read some threads around, but i not sure which to choose... or should i wait for official android 2.3? Will 2.3 solve my lag/hang issue? I don't know what is root or flash exactly, what can it do? any disadvantages?
Oh! and what is JIT? I heard it can make apps run faster! worth a try?
I don't mind and hardcore/heavy solution(need advance skill) as long there is a tutorial for me xD
Really appreciate for any help and advises ^^ TQ very much..

rayzx said:
Hi All,
First of all, i totally new here, so please forgive me if i post at the wrong place, and sorry for my poor english...
Again, i'm new and newbie.. really appreciate for any help given...
i just brought my SGS since month ago... went to samsung service center for twice for shortcut missing problem & GPS no signal (Thanks to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043034 it helps alot)
Now... most headache, lag issue.. memory full....
So.. is there any solution for this? i know root and flash might help but how can i do this? i read some threads around, but i not sure which to choose... or should i wait for official android 2.3? Will 2.3 solve my lag/hang issue? I don't know what is root or flash exactly, what can it do? any disadvantages?
Oh! and what is JIT? I heard it can make apps run faster! worth a try?
I don't mind and hardcore/heavy solution(need advance skill) as long there is a tutorial for me xD
Really appreciate for any help and advises ^^ TQ very much..
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Want you need to do it search for username ramad or chainfire on rooting your phone... they offer good guides on how to do it or go and sign up to this website.... www.darkyroms.com... good luck...
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Ok! I found some ramad's post, will have a try... some question here.. can you help me out?...
Root means i can bypass OS permission and configure the system my self right? How about flash? erase the default firmware(original android os?) and install a new one? Will it cause some hardware failure or unable to use some features like wifi, bluetooth, gps? or maybe it will enhance it? !
After flash... some apps will unable to use right? because many apps support original os like 2.2, 2.3... if after i flash it... my os is not android 2.2, etc anymore right?
And just now i factory reset my phone.. now it unable to play Mp4 file.. it say i need to convert to supported format when transfer to phone... it is strange that i never have this error before, although i was transferring the same Mp4 file that i use to play in my phone before.

Flash your phone with Darky's 9.5 link was given by chrisdavesants
It's really easy to do too and plenty of guides are around.
Although it is a Froyo (2.2.1) rom it is far more stable than any Gingerbread rom's
Everything works just as it would on a stock rom.

rayzx said:
Ok! I found some ramad's post, will have a try... some question here.. can you help me out?...
Good luck on that but i tell you no difference....
Root means i can bypass OS permission and configure the system my self right? Yes!!
How about flash? erase the default firmware(original android os?) and install a new one? Right...
Will it cause some hardware failure or unable to use some features like wifi, bluetooth, gps?No or maybe it will enhance it? ! Some enhancements are feasible on custom roms...
After flash... some apps will unable to use right? Didnot experience any apps not working... everything worked...
because many apps support original os like 2.2, 2.3...custom roms are based on official 2.2 or/and 2.3 so they are the same features are just enhanced...
if after i flash it... my os is not android 2.2, etc anymore right? Depends on what you flash... will stay 2.2.1 for froyo or 2.3.3 with ginger
And just now i factory reset my phone.. now it unable to play Mp4 file.. it say i need to convert to supported format when transfer to phone... it is strange that i never have this error before, although i was transferring the same Mp4 file that i use to play in my phone before.
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it just only means the file is not supported by phone might be a different file not mp4...
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Klutsh said:
Flash your phone with Darky's 9.5 link was given by chrisdavesants
It's really easy to do too and plenty of guides are around.
Although it is a Froyo (2.2.1) rom it is far more stable than any Gingerbread rom's
Everything works just as it would on a stock rom.
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+1... imiss darkys... im using simply honey3.1...
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By the way JIT MEANS Just In Time compiler works with speed of apps... i believe not present on froyo only on ginger not sure though...
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I'm sure they added JIT in FroYo and it is also in Gingerbread.

Thanks for the advise,
Need to match any requirement to flash the rom? like my phone have to be in International I9000 Galaxy S version ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011901
What is Odin and CWM @[email protected]?
Ok I'm going to try this
http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/guide-upgrading-to-darky%C2%B4s-rom-9-5-update-permanently-v10-gingerbread-guide-soon.1686/
Is this step correct?
1:Reset My phone
2:install darky's rom 9.5
3:upgrade kernal dark core 1.4
After this is it means my phone were rooted, lagfix, jit, Super Powered!?
TQ Veli Much~

ste1164 said:
I'm sure they added JIT in FroYo and it is also in Gingerbread.
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Cool...was not sure with froyo...
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Odin is where you flash custom or official roms... leaked roms... as well.. CWM IS clockworkmd where you flash zip files afer using odin..
Requirements yes you should flash F/W only compatible with your phone model... read the instructions to the letter esp. Red ones...
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rayzx said:
Thanks for the advise,
Need to match any requirement to flash the rom? like my phone have to be in International I9000 Galaxy S version ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011901
What is Odin and CWM @[email protected]?
Ok I'm going to try this
http://www.darkyrom.com/community/i...-permanently-v10-gingerbread-guide-soon.1686/
Is this step correct?
1:Reset My phone
2:install darky's rom 9.5
3:upgrade kernal dark core 1.4
After this is it means my phone were rooted, lagfix, jit, Super Powered!?
TQ Veli Much~
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CWM is also called 2e recovery (vol.up+home+powbutton) lagfix needs to be activated thru cwm you will see it there... jit not sure if pre enabled
SUPERPOWERED??? ARE YOU KIDDING???? GO TO IT AND EXPERIENCE.. WARNING... FLASHING IS ADDICTIVE....
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Just kidding... for me.. less lagness.. is superpowered! as my phone is half dead now.. apps keep restart itself although i use task killer, force stop it or clear memory.. still laggg...
Erm... i trying to search around darky's forum.. they didnt list out the min requirement to install their roms...
mine was:
Baseband version: I9000DXJPB
Kernal Ver: 2.6.32.9 [email protected]#1
Build number: Froyo.DXJPE
All stock roms.. no root.. clean & plain >.<
So.. i should take Odin to continue right?

Yes... be sure to follow correct model of phone... is that I9000 international?? Heres how i do it.. search the darky forum for ressurection edition thats an easy install then flash 9.5 via CWM u know the buttons right?? And kaboom.... flying SGS...
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one more question.... will i able to restore to stock roms if anything happen? xD
Thanks once again

rayzx said:
one more question.... will i able to restore to stock roms if anything happen? xD
Thanks once again
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Yes.. thru Odin.. but i assure you... you wont go stock again

rayzx said:
Just kidding... for me.. less lagness.. is superpowered! as my phone is half dead now.. apps keep restart itself although i use task killer, force stop it or clear memory.. still laggg...
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You won't know yourself after flashing darky 9.5 then, it will be like a new phone.
Simply follow the appropriate guide linked in the first post- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814091 titled [GUIDES] All-in-One Guides Thread [thanks to addicted2088/addi] (Sorry I cant post the actual link, the forum won't let me post outside links as I haven't got enough posts..)
Have fun

MrIwik said:
You won't know yourself after flashing darky 9.5 then, it will be like a new phone.
Simply follow the appropriate guide linked in the first post- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814091 titled [GUIDES] All-in-One Guides Thread [thanks to addicted2088/addi] (Sorry I cant post the actual link, the forum won't let me post outside links as I haven't got enough posts..)
Have fun
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+1... Did you try the rc5 final for GB??
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chrisdavesants said:
+1... Did you try the rc5 final for GB??
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Not yet, I was going to wait for the compete final but now that I'm hearing that most of the bugs have been worked out I am tempted to give it a go..

MrIwik said:
Not yet, I was going to wait for the compete final but now that I'm hearing that most of the bugs have been worked out I am tempted to give it a go..
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Me too.. yet im confused with the flashing instructions now... not before way to easy... im happy with Simply Honey 3.1... no probems or anything... you might wanna give it a shot...
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[Q] HELP! My tab come with 16GB internal memory at first,now ONLY 200MB in TOTAL left

PLEASE HELP!!! I just flash my galaxt tab GT-P1000 back to Gingerbread rom and found out my phone memory capacity is MUCH less than before! It should be 16GB for USB storage and 2GB for device memory. but now only 200MB for USB storage and 1GB for deilvice memory. this happened after i flash my tab Kernel with some stupid kernel i had downloaded. Please i really need HELP with this! Thank you for your reply. please take a look at the attached screenshot.
PDA1000XXJQ1
PHONE1000XXJPZ
CSC: P1000XAJQ1
Firmware: Gingerbread 2.3.3
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7

Try to go to recovery mode then erase cache, then factory reset.

i already flashed Gingerbread 2.3.3 rom afew times, but always ends up like this. Do you any others ideas?

dude u have to reverse to froyo for it with PIT . make sure PIT .. then flash back after you solve this issue to gingerbread ,
you know what caused u this !!!!!!!!!! Honeycomb right >?

Hi bro, you're right! What i should do now? Download froyo rom and P1000_mr_PIT, what else? Honestly, i'm noob so can you please put a link for me? ;-)

k0sh said:
you know what caused u this !!!!!!!!!! Honeycomb right >?
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People, in their excitement, forget about the fact that Honeycomb is in Alpha stage of development. Beta software is bad but alpha is worst.
And to think that Honeycomb is not supposed to be for the 7 inch tab,makes it doubly worst!
Then here we go complaining that they cannot get back to where they were after installing an alpha firmware!

Hey dude, i need help out here...

KhmerSHIFT said:
Hi bro, you're right! What i should do now? Download froyo rom and P1000_mr_PIT, what else? Honestly, i'm noob so can you please put a link for me? ;-)
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You can go to the dev sectiom amd choose rotohammer rom then flash it with pit . Im sure it will work . And after u flash it go to recovery mode and choose wipe cash and wipe factery reset . From the stock recovery .
Update even if its work
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bongski55 said:
People, in their excitement, forget about the fact that Honeycomb is in Alpha stage of development. Beta software is bad but alpha is worst.
And to think that Honeycomb is not supposed to be for the 7 inch tab,makes it doubly worst!
Then here we go complaining that they cannot get back to where they were after installing an alpha firmware!
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Exactly 2nd time i agreed with u
But its ok to try . Our life depend on try things even if its cost sh*t . We need to take the risk . But if you wanna take the risk you should knw 2things what you are going through and how you will get back standing if things f»«cked up hihihi. My opinion in life
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i have downloaded two files, P1_hidden_pit and Roto-JME-full-v4.zip. Do i surpose do flash these two with Odin1.7?

KhmerSHIFT said:
i have downloaded two files, P1_hidden_pit and Roto-JME-full-v4.zip. Do i surpose do flash these two with Odin1.7?
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Yup go for it put the tar on PDA and pit sure u knw where
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to the op , can you tell us your updates ?

If your device is a GSM device just go to the Overcome v2 thread, download and read his guide and restock then flash custom rom.
Job done!

TheATHEiST said:
If your device is a GSM device just go to the Overcome v2 thread, download and read his guide and restock then flash custom rom.
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Do this I tried it and it worked!!!

[Q] SGS I9003, please assisst me, total noob here

i'm a total noob at SGS and Android.
can anyone tell me what things i need to do to use most of my SGS?
and also tell me about rooting and updating the Android OS, do i always have to do the rooting process everytime i update my Android OS?
i just totally need someone who can guide me from the very start.
EDIT:
Model Number: GT-I9003
Baseband version: I9003JXKP3
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-CL694758
[email protected] #1
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.JPKPA
i can't seem to find any kernel that is suited for my phone in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1225879
does this mean i can't root or install custom ROM's?

I suggest you start by reading this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939752 and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
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Yeah there are many threads to read from. I suggest trying either DarkyRom 10.4.2 or CyanogenMod 7.1
ICS isn't really noob friendly atm.
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what do i do first then?
install the ROM or upgrade first to the latest firmware available for my phone?

aeon44 said:
what do i do first then?
install the ROM or upgrade first to the latest firmware available for my phone?
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Which Firmware do you use ?
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Xevez said:
Which Firmware do you use ?
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i still don't have my phone.
but i know that it is SGS.
i'll have it by this weekend.
so please come back to this thread this weekend.
so i can post what firmware it has.

aeon44 said:
i still don't have my phone.
but i know that it is SGS.
i'll have it by this weekend.
so please come back to this thread this weekend.
so i can post what firmware it has.
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read the links that gcuchiha suggested untill you get your phone

Stay on the stock firmware

-=M.a.e.r.s=- said:
Stay on the stock firmware
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give me a good reason why i should stay with a stock firmware?
what about those Custom ROMs?
some of them are very interesting to try.
i might even re-partition my SGS, so i can learn how to update, root, and install ROM's myself.
i'm not even sure if my phone already has a MOD in it or if its already rooted, i still don't have it now. but i'll have it this weekend.

-=M.a.e.r.s=- said:
Stay on the stock firmware
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Each ROM is customised differently with different features. Basically stay stock if you do not know what features you want.
DO NOT flash a any ROM until you have backed up your EFS folder (google hint = IMEI).
If you ask what is your EFS folder you are not ready for a non stock ROM.

On most proper instructions for flashing a rom, EFS backup step is compulsory.
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If you really need a reason to stay on stock:
1. You need to get used to the phone.
2. You never flashed SGS until now.
3. You have not read anything the other forum colleagues gave you.
4. You did not even tried to search the forums before posting this.
5. You might brick the device and then get back here and complain.
Need more? Sorry, but before posting you, and others that want everything on a plate, should use search and read everything posted here.
The "Galaxy S I9000 General" section clearly says: Discussion about the Samsung Galaxy S I9000 (tips & tricks, etc)
Every custom rom has a "How To" section in the OP. Also, every rom has a "What to do in case of" section. So you can try it on your own. There were cases in which the owner hardbricked the device in the first 45 minutes after he received it. So be careful.

i don't know what EFS even mean.
i'm just lazy to read all of it and there's not much i can understand.
so maybe you're all right that i stay with the stock firmware.
my phone still hasn't arrived, i'll just post here again what firmware it has and how should i update it.
btw, one more thing, so custom ROM's acts like a customized Android firmware, is that right?
and thanks for everyone who replies here and gives me their advices.

aeon44 said:
i don't know what EFS even mean.
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good reason to not Flash a Custom Rom
aeon44 said:
i'm just lazy to read all of it and there's not much i can understand.
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Lazy will = soft bricked or worse Hard bricked phone
aeon44 said:
so maybe you're all right that i stay with the stock firmware.
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Based on your above statement about being lazy i would agree
aeon44 said:
i'll just post here again what firmware it has and how should i update it.
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dare i say it and get flamed you should use Samsung Kies to get the latest Firmware available for your handset. If Kies says no newer updates available and you want a newer ROM you will have to get un-lazy and READ
aeon44 said:
so custom ROM's acts like a customized Android firmware, is that right?
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Yes

Lexrsk said:
good reason to not Flash a Custom Rom
Lazy will = soft bricked or worse Hard bricked phone
Based on your above statement about being lazy i would agree
dare i say it and get flamed you should use Samsung Kies to get the latest Firmware available for your handset. If Kies says no newer updates available and you want a newer ROM you will have to get un-lazy and READ
Yes
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lol.
nice, you really chopped off my post to reply to every single one of them.
keep that up.
Samsung Kies are the official firmwares?
will Android 4 (ICS) ever come to SGS(1)?
btw, what happens if i didn't backed up my EFS?

aeon44 said:
Samsung Kies are the official firmwares?
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Samsung Kies will provide the official Samsung or carrier branded Firmware/ROM for your handset
aeon44 said:
will Android 4 (ICS) ever come to SGS(1)?
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This has been covered on many threads/forums. Samsungs stance is that the hardware in the SGS 1 can not run with Touchwiz on top of ICS
aeon44 said:
btw, what happens if i didn't backed up my EFS?
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Again many this has been covered on many threads relating to flashing ICS ROMS in particular. Flashing can result in the IMEI number being over written Your IMEI is stored encripted in a file contained in the EFS folder (IMEI = unique number that identifies your handset on the mobile networks) and then not being able to make or recieve phone calls in extreme examples to random apps downloading from google play or not able to access google play at all.
For more info on this i strongly suggest that you google "backing up EFS folder" and "backing up IMEI"
If this post has helped please use the Thanks Button

Lexrsk said:
Samsung Kies will provide the official Samsung or carrier branded Firmware/ROM for your handset
This has been covered on many threads/forums. Samsungs stance is that the hardware in the SGS 1 can not run with Touchwiz on top of ICS
Again many this has been covered on many threads relating to flashing ICS ROMS in particular. Flashing can result in the IMEI number being over written Your IMEI is stored encripted in a file contained in the EFS folder (IMEI = unique number that identifies your handset on the mobile networks) and then not being able to make or recieve phone calls in extreme examples to random apps downloading from google play or not able to access google play at all.
For more info on this i strongly suggest that you google "backing up EFS folder" and "backing up IMEI"
If this post has helped please use the Thanks Button
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but there's a custom ROM that has been leaked that looks like Android 4 (ICS).
will there be a Android 2.4?
i never knew that Android needs a lot of work compared to iOS where it just needs to be jailbreak for you to have the freebies and to be open source.

Iphones run on a common HARDWARE
Android have many different versions of hardware ie Samsung, HTC etc etc etc
Each android phone requires the base code of Android to be customised with device specific drivers etc hence the difference between Android and Iphones.
Your wording is exactly that "CUSTOM" meaning not a Samsung ROM.
As stated before Samsungs stance with the SGS 1 is that they will not release ICS for the handset as there is not enough available RAM (memory) for ICS and their Touchwiz apps

i think i want to install a ROM if i get my Galaxy S by tomorrow.
which one is much better?
CyanogenMOD or DarkyROM?
is this link below the instructions on how to root my phone?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7152078&postcount=2
should i root my phone first?
or should i already go with the install of CyanogenMOD or DarkyROM?
how do i even know if my phone has already been rooted?

I updated the 1st post with more details.
i have my phone, its model is SGS I9003.
too bad Lexrsk can't help me further but i hope someone can guide me in rooting my phone.
please look the updated details on the 1st post.
can i even do the rooting on my phone?

[Q] URGENT need rom GT-S5839i please

Hello, Sorry for my English I'm french.
I've bricked my GT-S5869i but I don't have rom to flash with odin can you upload a rom for this device please it's urgent, Monday I have a school trip at 5 am.

try to ask in sammobile forum as thats where all sammy rom is posted, maybe u'll have better luck there.
the GT-S5839i is a rare i assume, googling for it doesnt bring any info at all :/

If you mean s5830i
Go here:SamFirmware and select your region, then choose the latest rom.
Choose your rom and flash with ODIN.

What is this gt-s5839i I have never heard of it?!

I assume you mean the GT-S5830i
Have a look here: Download Mode is Vol + Vol - with Power on your Device I believe, flash this through Odin 4.42: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/156022526/079fb77/S5830IXXLB2_S5830IITVLB2_ITV.zip.html

Harry GT-S5830 said:
I assume you mean the GT-S5830i
Have a look here: Download Mode is Vol + Vol - with Power on your Device I believe, flash this through Odin 4.42: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/156022526/079fb77/S5830IXXLB2_S5830IITVLB2_ITV.zip.html
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ah in that case my post was right
Edited my original post. does 0 really look like 9 ??

i think he typed that correctly, it really is s5839i. maybe its just another variant of s5830i.
heres a thread where someone asked howto network unlock the said model number
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661031
and the unlocking tool used, the galaxy toolbox app really listed s5839i as one of supported with proven tested and working device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647703
a huge typo mess if those are typos

an0nym0us_ said:
i think he typed that correctly, it really is s5839i. maybe its just another variant of s5830i.
heres a thread where someone asked howto network unlock the said model number
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661031
and the unlocking tool used, the galaxy toolbox app really listed s5839i as one of supported with proven tested and working device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647703
a huge typo mess if those are typos
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haha what are the chances of all those being typo's
must be really rare, there's hardly anything with a google search.
Your going to have to take it to a service centre(say kies crashed when updating) Your phone model is really rare.
Looks like you wont have it for monday
Whats the specs of the s5839i?

Good morning. I had the same problem with this mobile phone gt-s5839i. It is not a typo I own this device and I succeeded rooting and flashing it. The only ROM I found was from Poland(Tmobile and Orange) and it works! Here you can find the ROMS : (I cannot post the URL but you find it at tsar3000 site)And I noticed now that a Spanish rom popped up! goog for you! You can flash it with Odin 1.83. It works!!! Good luck

ahepas said:
Good morning. I had the same problem with this mobile phone gt-s5839i. It is not a typo I own this device and I succeeded rooting and flashing it. The only ROM I found was from Poland(Tmobile and Orange) and it works! Here you can find the ROMS : (I cannot post the URL but you find it at tsar3000 site)And I noticed now that a Spanish rom popped up! goog for you! You can flash it with Odin 1.83. It works!!! Good luck
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Here's the link for anyone with s5839i www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/index.php?o...laxy-ace-firmwares&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82
I just posted the link, if this helped thank the guy above for finding it
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ahhh i have exactly the same problem but also when i try and flash the files from that site it fails at writing to the nand even if i try to put the f/w on phone instead of pda it fails
any help is greatly appreciated as now the phone is a door stop

Hi,
Just wanted to let you know that firmwares for 6 regions is soon uploaded on SamMobile

Adrien835 said:
Hello, Sorry for my English I'm french.
I've bricked my GT-S5869i but I don't have rom to flash with odin can you upload a rom for this device please it's urgent, Monday I have a school trip at 5 am.
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if you want english firmware(vodafone)
available now in here

ickyyy said:
What is this gt-s5839i I have never heard of it?!
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samsung galaxy ace gt-s5839i...that phone is fresh from UK

Few beginner questions.

Hello guys I just sold my 4S and bought this Note 1 , anyway im new to android flashing and this stuff , ive heard that its way different than iOS restoring which is really easy and simple. Right now i got a few questions , If i missed a step or did something wrong it'll render my device unusable ofcourse , but will it be unrecoverable ? Thats the first thing. Second thing is that is it recommended that i install custom roms? right now i need one's with the Water Ripple effects on lockscreens , or if you can just tell me how to install the effect without custom rom's that'll be helpful because i want to flash official 4.1.2 jelly bean first and then the lockscreen effect. Im just new to the Android stuff and i dont know where to start Same feeling back in 2008 when i bought my first iPhone and got confused n' all

Read around for awhile, its what got me started when I first came here.
Again, read, read read, and avoid asking questions which have been answered countless times its annoying really.
Start with this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997, understand it by heart before attempting to root/flash on your new Note :good:

I dont really get anything , extract till tar what does that mean?
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If you just install stock official 4.1.2 rom via odin, it should come with the ripple effect.
Or if the update is already available in your country, you can just update it to the latest official rom via kies.
KayKrate said:
I dont really get anything , extract till tar what does that mean?
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You'll notice that all of the download links are zip files.
You just need to extract the zip file until you find the .tar file.
Get 7-zip if you don't already have an archive reader.

Help with kernel
So recently I rooted my Samsung Galaxy Note GTN7000 and flash it with franco kernel, then when I turned on my phone the bluetooth is not working and it constantly crashes and get stuck (The screen just go green and pink like an old TV with bad signal). So I panicked and unroot it immidiately. But that didnt seem to solve the problem.
So my question is, can I flash it with the original kernel. If so how? and where can I get it. can you teach me. (NOOB REQUEST )

just flash the stock rom again... using PC odin

Alright guys thanks for the reply , i heard theres a way you cab install roms without pc since i just want to install official 4.1.2 , ill do some research

KayKrate said:
Alright guys thanks for the reply , i heard theres a way you cab install roms without pc since i just want to install official 4.1.2 , ill do some research
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Yep, there's a way to install roms without PC, using mobile Odin, but before that you should have your phone been rooted first.

Well i can upgrade with PC but im kinda afraid .. All i want is just updating to jelly bean official on my note , I searched for about 2 days and learned how its being done but while searching i came to posts showing people crying cause they got their phone bricked cause of kernel blah blah , i also saw at the end of the installation guides that it will get my phone in a boot loop or stuck at samsung logo and im not sure xD i just want to update and im taking it seriously cause i dont want to brick my phone .. If someone can walk me through step by step id be thankful , we can use skype or something xD
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KayKrate said:
Well i can upgrade with PC but im kinda afraid .. All i want is just updating to jelly bean official on my note , I searched for about 2 days and learned how its being done but while searching i came to posts showing people crying cause they got their phone bricked cause of kernel blah blah , i also saw at the end of the installation guides that it will get my phone in a boot loop or stuck at samsung logo and im not sure xD i just want to update and im taking it seriously cause i dont want to brick my phone .. If someone can walk me through step by step id be thankful , we can use skype or something xD
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The link given by Rcabalerro is a step by step guide. You said only ugrade to jellybean right. So just follow the guide given and you are safe.
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So its that simple? No need to install kernels and these stuff ? Only put the file in odin and start it and boom i got jelly bean? Im on 4.0.4 ICS. Somebody confirm this. I also want to make sure i wont run into any known errors
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UPDATE: I just realized that i got myself into trouble , since i have the 4.0.4 OS (Updated OTA) i have the brick bug (downloaded an app from play store and it confirmed it) , now im 1000% afraid of doing anything >.< Any tips?

KayKrate said:
UPDATE: I just realized that i got myself into trouble , since i have the 4.0.4 OS (Updated OTA) i have the brick bug (downloaded an app from play store and it confirmed it) , now im 1000% afraid of doing anything >.< Any tips?
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Wait a few minutes. Let me get on my PC and I'll give you step-by-step instructions.
Now, do this:
Since you're scared, we'll do this the safest way possible
1.)Download a stock GB rom from here.(You can always come back to this ROM if you run into any trouble).Flash it via PC Odin.
2.)Wipe data and cache from recovery (Press Vol Up+Power+Home when phone is off in order to boot to recovery)
3.)Download stock JB rom from here.Flash it via PC Odin.
OR
1.)Update using Kies.
You're done

Alright ill do this when i get home , hehe thanks man ill update this thread if i get into any trouble
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One more thing , if im on 4.0.4 and stay without touching kernel or rom will i get brick or even wipe stuff ? Just movies games whatsapp and all that stuff
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KayKrate said:
One more thing , if im on 4.0.4 and stay without touching kernel or rom will i get brick or even wipe stuff ? Just movies games whatsapp and all that stuff
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If you wipe, you may brick.
Other than that you should be safe.

warfareonly said:
Wait a few minutes. Let me get on my PC and I'll give you step-by-step instructions.
Now, do this:
Since you're scared, we'll do this the safest way possible
1.)Download a stock GB rom from here.(You can always come back to this ROM if you run into any trouble).Flash it via PC Odin.
2.)Wipe data and cache from recovery (Press Vol Up+Power+Home when phone is off in order to boot to recovery)
3.)Download stock JB rom from here.Flash it via PC Odin.
OR
1.)Update using Kies.
You're done
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Im following this method right now , so i just download Gingerbread (550+mb i think?) and install via odin and then i have gingerbread? No additional steps ? No chance of loops/errors/bricks or anything or installing additional kernels like some people said cause that's whats confusing me ... i dont really want any custom kernal i want jelly bean stock ... if anybody could guide me through skype i'd be thankful
EDIT: Iv'e read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633938 thread carefully and it says that if you wipe using Settings you will get eMMC bug , i was on 4.0.4 and wiped but it booted normally without any problems (No loops No Restarting on its own No lags) and it was smooth , even though that app from playstore says my chip is insane .. Somebody explain this :S ?

KayKrate said:
Im following this method right now , so i just download Gingerbread (550+mb i think?) and install via odin and then i have gingerbread? No additional steps ? No chance of loops/errors/bricks or anything or installing additional kernels like some people said cause that's whats confusing me ... i dont really want any custom kernal i want jelly bean stock ... if anybody could guide me through skype i'd be thankful
EDIT: Iv'e read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633938 thread carefully and it says that if you wipe using Settings you will get eMMC bug , i was on 4.0.4 and wiped but it booted normally without any problems (No loops No Restarting on its own No lags) and it was smooth , even though that app from playstore says my chip is insane .. Somebody explain this :S ?
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Yes, then you'll have gingerbread. Don't forget to wipe after installing gingerbread.
It may brick. Not definite that it will brick. Still, better safe than sorry. Never wipe on stock ICS kernel!

rcaballero said:
Read around for awhile, its what got me started when I first came here.
Again, read, read read, and avoid asking questions which have been answered countless times its annoying really.
Start with this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997, understand it by heart before attempting to root/flash on your new Note :good:
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Well said mate. Was going to say exactly the same. People seem to rethink it's a manned help site.
We will help but help your self first. That's how you learn.
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I actually read and made my research already , and also successfully upgraded to jelly bean and i must say , i made a big mistake >.< The performance is crap and the phone gets overheated in a few minutes on both note 1 and 2 ( Its on 4.1.1) Im not really into kernels or custom rom flashing cause i already had a bad experience when i emmc bricked my old s2 thats why i take my steps carefully with this note. Ill downgrade to 2.3.6 and ordered an original battery (Yeah im using fake one stupid i know) and see of that fixes it. Appreciate your help guys , thanks
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