I have a UK Galaxy Note N7000. It shipped with an un-rootable Gingerbread 2.3.6 ROM, so ages back I followed one of Dr Ketan's guides and downloaded a pre-rooted Gingerbread 2.3.5 ROM and flashed it. And for whatever reason, I never got around to flashing anything later such as ICS. Now however, I'm getting frustrated with Gingerbread and it's limitations, especially for things like proxies. I'm a bit hesitant to try a leaked Jelly Bean ROM, so I was thinking I would go for a stock ICS with root.
I looked at the Stock ROM Thread and there's loads of stock ICS firmwares to choose from. If I had never rooted my phone, I think I would have gotten "N7000XXLRK---4.0.4/12.07.24-N7000XEULP5---Download--United Kingdom / Ireland" but there are newer ones. For instance "N7000XXLRU N7000OXELR6 Download - Russia" was from November 2012 and XXLRU would be newer than XXLRK by my understanding (and in theory should have more fixes/optimisations/stuff). But what problems could I get with a Russian firmware? It'll still have English as the language on it I presume, so will it be operator branding or pre-installed apps that make it "Russian"? There's also a Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and India ROM that has the same codes, but different download links - will there be any difference amongst them?
I have tried searching for the answers to this, which is how I found the firmware naming convention thread however, the 2nd last digit is supposed to be the month, so I don't understand how it can go above L, but yet these firmwares I've mentioned above are on R. So I find the more I read, the more confused I'm getting...
TL;DR:
What differences are there between regions for firmwares?
Is the newest the "best" or should I stick to one for my country, even if it's a little older?
first back up efs on multiple locations.,
A must do.
first b) Your from the uk, but is your phone:go dial *#272*youremeihere* and observe your csc, this is the csc that determines your country version software. You use other countries, but you will likely corrupt efs, which is why efs backuo is ultra important.
Second go and experiment.
Most differences are regionalization if roms, some special apps etc. All have English as a language.. Go experiment, see which one you like.
Mind safe kernel, wipe and non wipe roms, clean instslls on safe kernel
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Hi,
I am glad I found this site, excellent source of information.
I have a question regarding updating firmware on the Samsung Galaxy S i9000.
My phone currently has firmware I9000XXJF3, looking over at samsung-firmware it seems that the latest version available is I9000XWJM2
My question is, will my phone be compatible with this firmware version? should I not go beyond the I9000XX releases? Languages don't mean much to me personally because I only use English (hopefully XW has it!)
If I do install I9000XWJM2 will the other 'tutorials' work for me as well? (the lag fix, etc)
Your help is appricated!
those XX doesn't mean anything related to the specificity of the model (i9000). In other words, yes, you can flash the new firmware without problems. In general you should make sure it's for i9000, but not in the name of the firmware, cause it's rather confusing. You should look for a thread of this firm and check it's for your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=733368
Yes, tutorials still works!
Hey guys, first time poster here but been lurking for a while. Need to say a big thanks for all the great work going on here.
Some background before getting to my questions:
I bought my phone while travelling on business in Sri Lanka, I believe the phone is an Indian version. The firmware it is running is DDJG4 (not sure what other info I should be including here). I am heading back to the UK next week and want to upgrade to the latest official Froyo, preferably a EU/UK version.
So, my question(s) are:
1) What version should I be looking? I have had a look around the forums and it seems the XEU variant is what I need, is this correct?
2) I have also seen that I may need to take modem firmware (?) or other regional hardware config issues into consideration when changing firmware region, what's the story with this?
3) I have been thinking about using Kies to upgrade to the latest XEU firmware using the registry hacks (ie changing the ProductCode and HIDSWVER). While I am tech savvy and have looked at the appropriate threads about using odin etc to upgrade, but honestly I don't have time for that kind of thing anymore. My question regarding Kies is: obviously I would put XEU as the ProductCode, but what would I need to put as the HIDSWVER?
Thanks
can anyone shed some light?
I have read and read thread after thread... after thread, and I'm confused...
Is there an actual legit Gingerbread update for the US TMo Tab that I can do through Keis or Odin, or is it an overseas version? And at that, will it pull files automatically, or do I have to DL, then install? And is that safe for the US TMo Tab?
I keep hearing about Overcome, and searched and read. Is it an actually 2.3 Gingerbread ROM, or a 2.3 theme? If it is a ROM, is it a full ROM with all working options, or more something I should wait on the official release for?
Thanks for any help, and links are appreciated.
I did searches and read a lot, but the more I read, the more unclear it became, so I thought this would clear it up for me...
There is an actual, legit Gingerbread updated that will work on a US TMobile Tab that can be installed via Odin, AND it is an overseas version (Italy release, specifically). You will have to download the files and install them. See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1073854 . Also see here for a modem switcher, as you won't be able to get 3G using the Italy build modem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871021
Flashing is never completely without risk, but many people have done this successfully.
Overcome is a complete firmware replacement with many modifications. The latest release is based on 2.3, but I don't really track it, so I can't really say too much more about how well it works. See here for details: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074759
(You can also get the T-Mobile stock modem from that thread without going to the trouble of using Roto's switcher.)
The Overcome Rom is a fully functional build of Android 2.3 (Alterbridge also has a 2.2.1 Rom out there)
It has only minor minor bugs at the moment (which you likely wont even notice), but for the most part is a fully working build.
If you follow the steps written up at the bottom of Alter's Gingerbread ROM, you shouldn't have any troubles.
To answer the original question, there is no official gingerbread for any US carrier's tab, and probably won't be.
ok, so i installed the german ics rom on my uk note using this guide.
i want to move back to my "correct" rom, but still keep root if possible. i downloaded the new ics uk rom from here
this may be a stupid question, but can i follow the exact same guide, just substituting the lpy cf root kernel for the lq2 kernel in post 7 from this thread?
my phone was originally the cpw software (even though i didn't actually buy it from carphonewarehouse) and it seems that that rooted kernel is for the unbranded uk version, but i'm guessing that won't be a big deal?
thanks in advance.
Anyone?
Ftb
Postmonkeh said:
ok, so i installed the german ics rom on my uk note using this guide.
i want to move back to my "correct" rom, but still keep root if possible. i downloaded the new ics uk rom from here
this may be a stupid question, but can i follow the exact same guide, just substituting the lpy cf root kernel for the lq2 kernel in post 7 from this thread?
my phone was originally the cpw software (even though i didn't actually buy it from carphonewarehouse) and it seems that that rooted kernel is for the unbranded uk version, but i'm guessing that won't be a big deal?
thanks in advance.
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If you substitute the LPY kernel with the LQ2 kernel you will get exactly this, a new kernel. The rom will still be the same. In theory swapping the kernel should work but there is always a slight risk it doesn't.
Concerning the cpw branding: What matters is the model, not the branding. So if you have got a N7000 it is fine to flash any rom/ kernel intended for the N7000.
Sent from my Galaxy Note running ICS
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Yeah but I'm intending to actually flash the uk ROM as well. What i really mean to ask is, can i flash the uk (cpw) ROM with the uk (unbranded) kernel, with no more risk involved than if i was flashing the unbranded rom and unbranded kernel? I understand that there's always a small risk, but just wanted clarification that flashing a slightly different kernel than the rom's normal one isn't going to completely kill my phone unless I'm very unlucky
Ftb
Hello all.
Firstly, i strongly appologise if this post is in the wrong place etc, and i really have tried very hard to search through everything without having to post but i'm so lost i need a point in the right direction. There's just way too much info on the forum, and links, and threads, a lot of it assumes you have a very detailed understanding of custom android roms etc etc and i'm going round in circles.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000, purchased in the United Kingdom and on o2 network.
It is not currently rooted, however i am preparing to do this also.
My current Firmware version: 2.3.6
Baseband Version: I9000BUJV4
Kernal Version: 2.6.35.7-I9000BUJVG-CL719381 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.BUJVG
I want to root and then flash a new rom to my phone as currently it is SO slow i can barely use it so my main aim after rooting the device is either to remove a load of unnescesary apps and streamline the stock gingerbread rom OR update to a stable rom that does not come cluttered with lots of apps. I can soon add the apps i want or need.
With there being SO much information on i9000 and the info being a bit dated (handset is very old model now by todays standard) i'm just overwhelmed with too much or conflicting information. I really would benefit from someones knowledge and advice.
Firstly i do have Odin and the PIT files.
Secondly i can't seem to find matching relevant files to be able to root my handset as nothing seems to match what i see on the 'ABOUT PHONE' screen and as listed above, nor can i see a stock rom that matches my info.
Thirdly, i'm considering something like using: [ROM][GB][JW8] MesoROM v2.0 but don't understand the instructions (they assume you have flashed roms to and from the handset before). I cannot establish from my phones info whether i am all set to begin with some of these roms as some are labelled JW8 and referred to if you are on Gingerbread JW8 or not etc and i don't think i am as these letters are not meaning much to me at present. The references to using certain kernels (eg semaphore) have confused me also. I need things dumbing down
I am confused as to the order i need to begin. I have attempted nothing yet, due to not being able to get my head around everything 100%. I don't understand the seperate parts of Odin, and which i must flash and which i can leave as standard, i have flashed Samsung galaxy Aces handsets using CWM before but i just desperately need a list of the order to do things and confirmation what files are a compatible match with my info not seeming to match any references on the forum.
If someone could inbox me or just simply point me in the right direction i would be so grateful. Any order to work from no matter how brief would be very helpful.
I understand this post must look like i'm not making any effort to read or search but honestly i have and appologise for coming across as a complete idiot, i have tried vigourously to learn about flashing these handsets i'm struggling to work out the correct files to get going with, and their relevence to the operation of the phone.
Thanks for your patience.
Drew
Additional info
In Samsung Kies the current firmware lists as:
PDA: JVG / PHONE: JV4 / CSC: JV5 (VOD)
This helps make sense of some of the individual rom instructions but i am still a little confused... which is kernel and which is system os / firmware so to speak?
I believe i want the Semaphore 2.74 kernel but completely don't understand the abreviations used within the instructions.
Will that kernel work happily with MesoROM v2 rom, and what order to flash via Odin etc? Just can't get my head round all the jargon. and all the JV4/5/6/7/8/9 references.
Try this guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2434225
If you don't manage, ask again here or PM me.
DrewKrew said:
In Samsung Kies the current firmware lists as:
PDA: JVG / PHONE: JV4 / CSC: JV5 (VOD)
This helps make sense of some of the individual rom instructions but i am still a little confused... which is kernel and which is system os / firmware so to speak?
I believe i want the Semaphore 2.74 kernel but completely don't understand the abreviations used within the instructions.
Will that kernel work happily with MesoROM v2 rom, and what order to flash via Odin etc? Just can't get my head round all the jargon. and all the JV4/5/6/7/8/9 references.
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Yes, it will work.
BTW, Semaphore 2.7.4 is a stock kernel in MesoROM v2.0
Thankyou, all working with MesoROM and Semaphore. Really pleased