New to Samsung - Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi!
I`m new to samsung devices. On my old HTC the things were so simply about flashing and customizing. There i don`t know how to do nothing.
Please tell me some advices about this device. I`m completly confused about that. This phone is unlocked bootloader ? how can i acces it ? how to use Odin ? I have so much questions.

You'll be surprised to know that Samsung phone is more easy to use and flash and stuff. There's no need to unlock bootloader or something, just download whatever rom you like to flash, start odin and flash. Check the development section and use some of faria's roms.
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Yeah wait for faria V3 ROM, he's uploading it now. You can flash that in ODIN then if you want.
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I came from HTC devices myself and found Odin to be easier than unlocking the SPL.
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Is there a list with stock roms for download?

Look on here: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I8190
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Hi guys,
I just root my Sgn and want to flash new firmware rom.
So..i want ti ask how..with Odin or Cmw.
Also...where i to find new firmwares?
Tnx and sorry for noob questions.
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dzontra11 said:
Hi guys,
I just root my Sgn and want to flash new firmware rom.
So..i want ti ask how..with Odin or Cmw.
Also...where i to find new firmwares?
Tnx and sorry for noob questions.
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If your new firmware is Stock firmware(released by samsung), you can flash with Odin(dont select reset partition in odin)
OR you can connect to Kies n update it.
OR Go to setting - about phone - software update, check if update available OTA, if available, you will get notice n update from there(easiest n fastest way)
Hello.
One week ago,I was forced to flash custom ROM,cause something goes wrong and I didn't have backup. However,I want back the stock ROM. Where can I download it? I don't want to install Kies to my laptop,because normally I don't need it. I am able to flash the ROM using CWM.
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TomasNM said:
Hello.
One week ago,I was forced to flash custom ROM,cause something goes wrong and I didn't have backup. However,I want back the stock ROM. Where can I download it? I don't want to install Kies to my laptop,because normally I don't need it. I am able to flash the ROM using CWM.
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Stock ROMs are available here
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=-1
Thank you,but no Note version.
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TomasNM said:
Thank you,but no Note version.
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Type N7000 in search box, you will get all available firmware

Selling my Note. Which ROM ?

I'm selling my Note today, which ROM does everyone recommended to flash before I sell it? It needs to be a full ROM so the guy can update. Thanks.
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A Stock rom from this section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
the latest stock rom
1.Keep as it is (why to take chance to brick)
2.As per choice of buyer
3.Flash with wipe a older ROM, so buyer get choice to update/Root it easily.
Yeah I think I'll just flash a stock ROM with root and call it a day. Thanks a ton guys, you Note guys are a friendly bunch.
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Why are you selling? You won't find a better phone anyway!
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I bought the Nexus. I prefer stock and an easier to handle size. Also the Rogers Note is coming out soon and my contract is almost up My girlfriend is gonna be a happy iPhone 4s user on valentines day though. I couldn't convert her so I had to trade it.
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If she didnt convert then shes not a keeper bro... just sayin..
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I knew there would be a reference to an Iphone in here somewhere...lol.
Note to a Nexus... I hope you get on with it. As for which rom - flash an early Samsung rom is your best bet, from the region you got it from.
Feel free to check out "our" forum as often as you want - you'll be most welcome. We're a friendly bunch as we have been around the block so many times, in search of the best phone available
What to do if I want to unroot and flash rom?
In dr.ketan's stock ROM post, he wrote...
"If you are not rooted n dont want Root
just flash with PC odin, (same as Older ROM Installation shown above)"
What if I am rooted, but don't want root anymore?
Can I still just flash with PC odin? Would it mess up because the Note was rooted?
ikeny said:
In dr.ketan's stock ROM post, he wrote...
"If you are not rooted n dont want Root
just flash with PC odin, (same as Older ROM Installation shown above)"
What if I am rooted, but don't want root anymore?
Can I still just flash with PC odin? Would it mess up because the Note was rooted?
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yes you can flash stock rom with Odin on rooted note, without issue. It will make your next rom unrooted too.
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Need advice on note.

Hi guys, first of all i would like to say i am new to android [email protected][email protected]
I just got release from iphone jail
After reading afew topic about rooting and flashing new rom... I still have some questions!
If anyone that is good in this don't mind giving me some of your time to help me with my problem?
If you dont mind, i would like to add your msn if you have any for faster question and answer.
Cooling~~~~~~
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What's your problem exactly? There are a plethora of guide threads in the development section. Try looking there.
I had already rooted my note, then i flashing
A rom from checkrom which is called checkromV6HD... Right after i am done with it i install kenerl...but i think that kernel mess up my phone?
My root explorer FC me...
My CWM does not work! When i get into cwm it just keep restarting itself and doesnt let me press any button.
Any advice on this?
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Something is seriously b0rked in your system, so I'd advise you to go
back to rooted stock like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25285584&postcount=3
You'll have full root after that, and your CWMR will be fully functional.
For now my phone is useable, everything works but not cwmr.... Should i still need to get a new stock rom?
From what i read in the topic you link to me...
Does it del away my kernel and etc....?
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CoolingAura said:
For now my phone is useable, everything works but not cwmr.... Should i still need to get a new stock rom?
From what i read in the topic you link to me...
Does it del away my kernel and etc....?
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Why would u flash a custom rom when samsung will be releasing ics soon? Just chill and wait.
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doubt...

well i'm a noob, i have a question that may sound stupid but, if i update my Note with the german offial ICS, would i be able to grab the OTAs is future? im from India...
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Ya sure u will be able to do that. I assume if u are going to flash german rom u must be using odin. So in near future when indian ics rom will come u flash that one through odin or if the update for the german rom comes u can flash that one too through odin. But with german rom cannot be updated vai kies. Any how odin is much better.
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yo thanks mate...thanks a ton
and one more...i have root it then i have to flash it correct? and after the flash, the root eventually rubs out?
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You don't need root to flash with PC Odin.

N7000SZLA2 Kernel to flash custom room

Hi guys,
I am now stuck at finding a compatible CMW for my N7000SZLA2 Kernel. Does anyone know how to flash custom room without using CMW app or have a link to download N7000SZLA2 Kernel. Please help,
Thank you very much,
AnmiacAndroid said:
Hi guys,
I am now stuck at finding a compatible CMW for my N7000SZLA2 Kernel. Does anyone know how to flash custom room without using CMW app or have a link to download N7000SZLA2 Kernel. Please help,
Thank you very much,
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Go to Here to read and find your answers. If you're still stuck, then ask again. Even though there a few custom roms that can be flashed through Odin, I suggest you avoid using it unless you want to flash stock firmwares.
How to upgrade my Note to 4.0 ? I check the update but nothing show up, I tried to using Kie but still nothing ? I searched this forum but It seem my phone don't have a change to upgrade.
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sangvu86 said:
How to upgrade my Note to 4.0 ? I check the update but nothing show up, I tried to using Kie but still nothing ? I searched this forum but It seem my phone don't have a change to upgrade.
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Why would u choose 4.0 with all the emmc brick bug threat presents? Search the forum or google with the keyword "how to upgrade my N7000 from Gingerbread to Jellybean/ICS" n see what turns out.
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Here my system info. I rooted it successful by using kingo. How do I flash a JB room ? Do I need to flash kernel before flashing 4.1.2 room ?
Many thanks
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sangvu86 said:
Here my system info. I rooted it successful by using kingo. How do I flash a JB room ? Do I need to flash kernel before flashing 4.1.2 room ?
Many thanks
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Hello. Firstly, I'm sorry to say that I don't have much experience as mine came directly from ICS. I can suggest a long roundabout way which is to update your android vers. from GB To JB through Odin procedure first, then just flash philz safe kernel. and then flash any roms u want. Or if you just want stock JB, then u can download stock JB firmware n flash it through odin.
Edit : Go Here And watch the video and read. The link for the kernel provided includes CWM. After Installing CWM, you can directly flash philz safe kernel, reboot to recovery, do a clean wipe and formats (Follow OP of the rom you want to install)

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