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Hi Guys
I am hoping that someone might be able to help me.
I have a Galaxy S+ that just randomly reboots. It is running 2.3.3 i believe (Friend is using the phone atm)
I got the phone on contract and actually went through 5 phones (and entire stores stock) only to find that all of them have this issue.
No i believe that its a software problem and not hardware as Samsung themselves have said nothing about it and the Samsung Specialist @ Vodacom (my cellular provide) has said that there isn't anything that they have heard or that they know of.
I have already rooted the phone, obviously the problem was happening before the rooting of it.
So my question is that does anyone think if i updated the rom to 2.3.6 or whatever else is available it might fix the problem?
I would prefer to keep the rom stock but will go with idea's that anyone would have.
Secondly where would i be able to get updated stock Samsung i9001 roms?
O really wanna give me gf this phone at the end of the month so please if someone could help me i would appreciate it!
Many thanks in advance
Random_Sheep
Random_Sheep said:
Hi Guys
I am hoping that someone might be able to help me.
I have a Galaxy S+ that just randomly reboots. It is running 2.3.3 i believe (Friend is using the phone atm)
I got the phone on contract and actually went through 5 phones (and entire stores stock) only to find that all of them have this issue.
No i believe that its a software problem and not hardware as Samsung themselves have said nothing about it and the Samsung Specialist @ Vodacom (my cellular provide) has said that there isn't anything that they have heard or that they know of.
I have already rooted the phone, obviously the problem was happening before the rooting of it.
So my question is that does anyone think if i updated the rom to 2.3.6 or whatever else is available it might fix the problem?
I would prefer to keep the rom stock but will go with idea's that anyone would have.
Secondly where would i be able to get updated stock Samsung i9001 roms?
O really wanna give me gf this phone at the end of the month so please if someone could help me i would appreciate it!
Many thanks in advance
Random_Sheep
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i'm not sure about the rebooting problem, but 2.3.3 had other problems in my country, u couldn't send an sms if u had 3G ON , so t-mobile updated all the devices to 2.3.5 , it might be a sign that 2.3.3 has some bugs. my opinion would be to flash one of the stock roms out there , or check if u have an update through kies (although i don't recommend updating with kies as there's a big chance it will freeze during instalation - ya , another crappy samsung software).
Thanks mate i think i will def but i am looking for a uk stock rom?
All i can find is german and polish and balkin.
Random_Sheep said:
Thanks mate i think i will def but i am looking for a uk stock rom?
All i can find is german and polish and balkin.
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Most of the versions if not all include the english language, the european ones surely have UK. It wad already asked in the stock rom thread i think.
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Thanks for the help bud.
I downloaded 2.3.5 gonna have a play around tonight.
Ok so loaded a stock 2.3.5 rom and it going 100's now!
Random_Sheep said:
Ok so loaded a stock 2.3.5 rom and it going 100's now!
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nice to see it worked out fine for u
rayiskon said:
nice to see it worked out fine for u
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Just wanna find either a completely stock rom or a decent custom one.
Any idea's?
Random_Sheep said:
Just wanna find either a completely stock rom or a decent custom one.
Any idea's?
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it depends on what u're looking for, i personally prefer stock with a few tweaks here and there. u can check the custom roms available in our dev section, it's not a big choice ,but u can see if any of them suit ur needs.
sudden restart
i am new around here,i got a i9001 and it sudden restarts on every rom i installed, costom or stock. first i taught that it restarts because of its ram, like the memory dump on pc, but then i saw, that i rebooted it and after 10-15 min it sudden restarted. i've been to my carrier for warranty, and what they did it was only a flash of rom version 2.3.6 and they gave it back to me. after about 2 hours since i got it back, it did the sudden restart again. srry for my english.
icstrim702 said:
i am new around here,i got a i9001 and it sudden restarts on every rom i installed, costom or stock. first i taught that it restarts because of its ram, like the memory dump on pc, but then i saw, that i rebooted it and after 10-15 min it sudden restarted. i've been to my carrier for warranty, and what they did it was only a flash of rom version 2.3.6 and they gave it back to me. after about 2 hours since i got it back, it did the sudden restart again. srry for my english.
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Take the phone back, tell them it is still happening.
When i had my problem i just flashed another version and it worked. What custom roms have your tried?
Random_Sheep said:
Take the phone back, tell them it is still happening.
When i had my problem i just flashed another version and it worked. What custom roms have your tried?
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i have tryed all the brood roms, non oc version. at warranty they told me they know that i9001 has problems, but not the one described by me. which rom resolved your problem? now i got the kq1
I tried xxkpu and xxkq1, no problem so far.
If your phone is under warranty, ask for replacing new one.
spectrum011 said:
I tried xxkpu and xxkq1, no problem so far.
If your phone is under warranty, ask for replacing new one.
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they said when the phone came back "the phone did not present the problem sent for" on the warranty paper. They know about this problem, but they dont wanna lose money with extra costs for i9001 owners, it was a mistake made by samsung on this model and they dont want to assume it. I read more about this snapdragon oc processor used on i9001 (1.4 Ghz) and it says that it overheats sometimes rarely in first months, but after some heavily daily use it enters a restart loop ( probably after your warranty expires) and the phone becomes useless. sorry to say that for i9001 owners.
"Recently, a growing number of smartphone users experience temperature-related CPU failures that seem to be inherent in Snapdragon-powered devices, and typically manifest only after several months of smartphone use. Symptoms of this hardware failure are unexpected reboots of the phone, especially in higher ambient temperatures and under high CPU load and/or Wifi use. The phone may then enter a "reboot-cycle", which can only be stopped by removing the battery and cooling the phone. Over the period of several weeks or months, this behavior becomes increasingly frequent and occurs at progressively lower ambient temperatures and CPU loads, until it reaches a point where the phone can only be used in refrigerated and/or air-conditioned environments. It is speculated that deteriorating solder bonds of the BGA matrix (i.e., a lost connection between the Snapdragon-CPU and its motherboard) due to thermal stresses occurring in normal operation is the underlying problem for these failures, and CPU re-heating procedures have been proposed to remedy this problem, but so far with mixed results.[23] These hardware issues have not yet been officially acknowledged by companies that use the Snapdragon processor in their smartphones, even though a very large number of devices (HD2, Desire, Evo, Droid Incredible, Xperia, Galaxy S, etc.) seem to be affected. "
this thing is copied from a romanian site, which was meant to be a review for the snapdragon processors.
Sorry for beeing that silly, but did you resetted your phone?
sure I did, like i said, i tryed everything possible, formattin' partions, hard reset, wipe dalvik cache..
HELP
icstrim702 said:
sure I did, like i said, i tryed everything possible, formattin' partions, hard reset, wipe dalvik cache..
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does anyone solved this problem, I have the sam problem and I can't fix it , what to do? I tried to install several ROMS but same problem again
I did a Firmware OTA last week and since then i feel the LAG on my Galaxy Note...
Symptoms are more Visible while Performing the Scroll in the Contacts...
Scrolling mp3 in the MediaPlayer .. While Opening SMS message it kinda LAG while opening ... I tried Factory reset & stuff like that ... nothing improved the Performance.
What is the Problem ? anyone else is facing this isssue ?...
It so Sucks to see this on a Galaxy Note which has 1.4Ghz dualCore Processor and 1GB RAm. huh...
I really feel like going back to old Firmware that i had when i brought the phone in Jan/2012.
any help suggestions to me ? ... dont feel like using the Galaxy note at all due to this lag ...
Thanks
Sai
Try to factory reset device, it will remove if any system junks.
Note it will wipe off data.
Hi ... Thanks for the Reply.
I did that Twice ... 1st time from "Privacy Settings"...
and Second time from "*2767*3855#" ...
One thing i noticed .. If i restart the Mobile and initial 10mins i feel the Scroll on the Contacts , MusicPlayer & Videos lists .. I see Scroll is fast.
After sometime i feel the real Lag ... I see my Colleague has a Galaxy S2 and if Scroll his Contacts / music Player / Videos ... its damn fast ...
I feel like going back to the Firmware i had while i got the Phone...
I dont even know which Firmware version it had ... Damn i shouldnt have updated this Firmware .
Please help ... anyone else is facing the same issue ?
Thanks
Sai
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SaizGalaxyNote said:
Hi ... Thanks for the Reply.
I did that Twice ... 1st time from "Privacy Settings"...
and Second time from "*2767*3855#" ...
One thing i noticed .. If i restart the Mobile and initial 10mins i feel the Scroll on the Contacts , MusicPlayer & Videos lists .. I see Scroll is fast.
After sometime i feel the real Lag ... I see my Colleague has a Galaxy S2 and if Scroll his Contacts / music Player / Videos ... its damn fast ...
I feel like going back to the Firmware i had while i got the Phone...
I dont even know which Firmware version it had ... Damn i shouldnt have updated this Firmware .
Please help ... anyone else is facing the same issue ?
Thanks
Sai
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"After sometime the lag comes back..."
Sounds like its an app or combination of apps you download/install.
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"After sometime the lag comes back..."
Sounds like its an app or combination of apps you download/install.
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Thanks for the reply bro ...
at this stage I really dont know which Application is causing if that is the case ..
I am attaching the Menu list of Applications i have on my NOTE.
Do you guys feel any Suspect here ?
i am getting the same problem after the update
Sorry ... but yes i checked with other person in my office and looks like they too find the same issue ..
OK very noob Question ... I brought my Galaxy note on Jan 14/2012.
I am not sure what was the Previous firmware i had ...
Is is possible to know that Version ? also I need some Assistance in Reverting back to original Firmware.
Guys please help .. its so Disgusting using the Galaxy note with this Lag performance ... I am seriously not satisfied.
Thanks in advance,
Sai
Even i updated my firmware and am facing the same problem My Galaxy Note has become sooo slow...it sucks! Someone..please help!!
Rohit68 said:
Even i updated my firmware and am facing the same problem My Galaxy Note has become sooo slow...it sucks! Someone..please help!!
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I`am not fond of updates and always try to flash the whole rom. Download the rom for your country/region from here http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3. Install Odin 1.85. Do a data wipe/factory reset in recovery mode and cache wipe. Go in downloadmode and connect to Odin and flash the unzipped rom you downloaded. Usually that is much better.
Good luck
mital.ashu said:
i am getting the same problem after the update
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SaizGalaxyNote said:
Sorry ... but yes i checked with other person in my office and looks like they too find the same issue ..
OK very noob Question ... I brought my Galaxy note on Jan 14/2012.
I am not sure what was the Previous firmware i had ...
Is is possible to know that Version ? also I need some Assistance in Reverting back to original Firmware.
Guys please help .. its so Disgusting using the Galaxy note with this Lag performance ... I am seriously not satisfied.
Thanks in advance,
Sai
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Rohit68 said:
Even i updated my firmware and am facing the same problem My Galaxy Note has become sooo slow...it sucks! Someone..please help!!
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I don't know guys why you are facing this problem, I have same ROM n i dont have any issue. It is not necessary but i always like to update my ROM with clean installation.
I mean before update i like to hard reset my device, another thing i never update my device with Kies/OTA. b'coz it erases Root.
So here is best way to get update.
First downgrade to older ROM
N7000XXKL3 ------ 2.3.6 2011 December-------- N7000ODDKL1
you will find it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Read post #2 of above thread regarding Installation guide.
Now if you are interested then You can get Root + CWM (use my guide)
Now after root, you can have Data backup, you can use Titanium backup / Mybackup Pro
Hard reset device.
Now you can update latest ROM (use same tread as above for ROM)
with using CWM/Mobile Odin
You can restore your data, which you have backed up earlier
( You should not restore system part, as it may inject old junk)
Now you will have clean update ROM on your device.
Thanks a lot brother ketan ...
Well , going by the Good ole saying "First Impression is the best Impression"...
I felt the initial firmware is much better .. hence i used your Step by step Procedure to flash old firmware and here i am .. back to Level 1...
Now I feel my Phone is super Fast ... and I really have to think 100 times from now before i plan to do a Firmware update... I fine with the DEC 2011 Firmware Version.
Thanks to all the Folks who Participated in this thread...
Its worth a share of knowledge.
Have a Blast folks ......
Thanks a Ton again .
Sai
But experience of new rom also not less charming!
And now u have old rom handy, (n of course experience to downgrade) so after some time your finger gets itchy to feel new ROM
But really it's wonderful.
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Hello,
I'm sorry if this question has been asked before, I am not good at this and very nervous of doing something wrong and destroying my mobile... If you could please help me?!
My Galaxy S is:
Frimware version
2.3.3
Baseband version
I9000BWJV2
Kernel version
2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVH-CL184813*[email protected]*#2
Build nr
Gingerbread.xwjvh
The mobile is very very slow and very difficult to use because of this. I have seen that I can root the mobile and upgrade it to Jelly Bean, and hopefully my problems will be resolved...
I am just not sure what kind of programme I should download to root it... also I'm very nervous about in what steps I need to go about to upgrading to Jelly Bean and what I need to download and in what order to do this.
I'm not sure what I download to my laptop's desktop and what I need on my mobile itself...
If you could help me with a step by step guide I would be eternally grateful.
Many Many Thanks
Wishing you all Happy Holidays.
Kaarina
Did you even search?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852546
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amerkiller1995 said:
Did you even search?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852546
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Hi I did search, but didn't find what you just sent me, just other threads that didn't seem to fit what I wanted to do.
Sorry for bothering you, I can only say I never done anything like this before, and am not skilled at this. Being an older person, I can't believe I'm even going try this on my own...
Many Thanks and wish me good luck.
Kaarina
Kaarina said:
Hi I did search, but didn't find what you just sent me, just other threads that didn't seem to fit what I wanted to do.
Sorry for bothering you, I can only say I never done anything like this before, and am not skilled at this. Being an older person, I can't believe I'm even going try this on my own...
Many Thanks and wish me good luck.
Kaarina
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there is nothing to worry just watch the video that i have posted below and you will be confident to do it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llsq931ZNWQ
HELP!!!!!
I've done everything and am now updating to ice cream sandwich (thought I do this before I go to jelly bean)
I moved the two last programmes to my mobile, but now when I am about to select 11. Select cm-9.0.0-galaxysmtd.zip only gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip is showing!!!
What do I do, the other zip must have not been copied to my mobile, can I turn it off and try to put it on again or what do I do!!!!
I hope you can help me or I don't know what to do.... what do I do help.
Many thanks!!!
Is it normal for it to take over an hour for this??
Solved the problem with some thinking and restored the settings and re-did things and now the ROM is installing... so I think it is all going well!
I have beeen waiting for Select cm-9.0.0-galaxysmtd.zip this to finish, and it has been going on for an hour now, is this normal??
Thanks.
is not normal try redownloading the rom and try again to flash it... are you sure you have the i9000 and not i9000B ?
Flash?
Hi Thanks for replying,
I will try to take out the battery and redo it all.. I think that is what you mean?
I do have a i9000 definitely.
I will try to re do this stepp.... not good with this never done this before, I'm just trying to follow the thread on how to...
Thanks
problems...
UPDATE:
Well I tried to just re do the last step that didn't work, now I am try to that flash, which I now read was the first bit I did, I get a lot of yellow and red text that says:
--Coyping media files...
E:failded to mount /dbdata (File exists)
E:copy_dbdata_media: Can't mount /dbdata
your storage not prepared yet. please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.
Media files copy failed.
#MANUAL MODE#
---Applying Multi -CSC...
Installing Mult-CSC
Applied the CSC-code 'KOR'.
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
---Wiping data....
Formating /data...
Formating /dbdata...
E:format_volume: rfs format failed on /dev/block/st110
Deleting Meta Data
formating /cache
Data wipe complete.
I will try to flash it with odin and the JW4_JW4_JW4.tar and see if that will help anything... not really sure what I am doing ... sigh
Any help is gratefully received...
I guess the worst has now happened
Well I guess that is it with the mobile now...
I am getting that FEARED mobile ! computer icon this time... so I guess it is now completely caput???
Kaarina said:
Well I guess that is it with the mobile now...
I am getting that FEARED mobile ! computer icon this time... so I guess it is now completely caput???
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Bricking an i9000 is rare, unless you flash firmware for a different phone or pull the cable halfway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841250
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Well I just did what it said on the thread i was pointed at, and maybe I downloaded the wrong stuff for it... I do not understand what I am doing so i should probably not have done this on my own in the first place, so I don't really have anyone to blame but myself, it is only 3 months left on the contract.....
Kaarina said:
Well I just did what it said on the thread i was pointed at, and maybe I downloaded the wrong stuff for it... I do not understand what I am doing so i should probably not have done this on my own in the first place, so I don't really have anyone to blame but myself, it is only 3 months left on the contract.....
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Basically what you're doing is flashing the newest GB firmware for your phone using Odin and then rooting it, also using Odin. After that you have access to " recovery mode", from which you simply choose a zip file with your ICS or JB ROM and flash it.
If your phone is normally working now, I suggest you retry. This process is fairly simple, given you follow all the steps.
Edit: wait, looks like you have a Brazilian i9000.
Since you're using a Brazilian I9000B, disregard what i wrote above, most ROMs aren't compatible, read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832916
This is also useful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919219
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amerkiller1995 said:
Basically what you're doing is flashing the newest GB firmware for your phone using Odin and then rooting it, also using Odin. After that you have access to " recovery mode", from which you simply choose a zip file with your ICS or JB ROM and flash it.
If your phone is normally working now, I suggest you retry. This process is fairly simple, given you follow all the steps.
Edit: wait, looks like you have a Brazilian i9000.
Since you're using a Brazilian I9000B, disregard what i wrote above, most ROMs aren't compatible, read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832916
This is also useful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919219
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I just tried the mobile and got it to Download mode.... my moblie is:
Frimware version
2.3.3
Baseband version
I9000BWJV2
Kernel version
2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVH-CL184813*[email protected]*#2
Build nr
Gingerbread.xwjvh
could you look at that and let me know what I could do to save my moblie??
ps. is it OK to take the battery out when it is in download mode without doing any more damage?
I cannot download anything more at the moment, since I have gone over my data of 1GBI just have a dongle
I can download some via wifi don't have it at home...
I'm waiting for your reply
Many Thanks
Kaarina said:
I just tried the mobile and got it to Download mode.... my moblie is:
Frimware version
2.3.3
Baseband version
I9000BWJV2
Kernel version
2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVH-CL184813*[email protected]*#2
Build nr
Gingerbread.xwjvh
could you look at that and let me know what I could do to save my moblie??
I'm waiting for your reply
Many Thanks
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Flash the firmware for your phone
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9000B&pcode=0&os=1&type=1#firmware
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amerkiller1995 said:
Flash the firmware for your phone
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9000B&pcode=0&os=1&type=1#firmware
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Baseband version
I9000BWJV2 <--- there isn't one exactly the same as mine, I don't know which one to chose...
UPDATE:
I went to that page to see if I could ask for the right one for my mobile and ended up on a page that say :
Announcement:
For safety reasons Sammobile has stopped ALL Samsung Series firmwares (for example: S-series: S5260, M-series: M610 and E-series: E1230) untill further notice! Plz do NOT post any request or start any thread asking where to find Samsung Series on Sammobile's firmware section!
TIA
Zoomy - Moderator
I am not sure if this is anything to do with what I am looking for??
thanks for your patience!!
Kaarina said:
Baseband version
I9000BWJV2 <--- there isn't one exactly the same as mine, I don't know which one to chose...
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If your build number is the same then it should work.
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amerkiller1995 said:
If your build number is the same then it should work.
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Sorry none of the ones on that page is the same of what I have...
Kaarina said:
Sorry none of the ones on that page is the same of what I have...
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Who is your operator? You can choose based on them
Edit: is this any help
http://brasildroid.com.br/galaxy-s-i9000b-geral/
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amerkiller1995 said:
Who is your operator? You can choose based on them
Edit: is this any help
http://brasildroid.com.br/galaxy-s-i9000b-geral/
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I live in the UK I'm a bit surprised that I have an Brazilian i9000... I can't read Brazilian
Operating system is Google
on that page http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9000B&pcode=0&os=1&type=1#firmware can I use anyone of those firmwares that has the number 2.3.3?
I was looking at the base version number... that is what I didn't find... sigh
I can download something tonight if I just get the right files to try this again.
If I can flash the mobile with the right firmware,
When I checked About the Mobile this is what it said
Frimware version
2.3.3
Baseband version
I9000BWJV2
Kernel version
2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVH-CL184813*[email protected]*#2
Build nr
Gingerbread.xwjvh
That is all the info I have since I can't get into the phone now...
I can't get into recovery mode only Download.
I don't understand where to go from here... can I somehow go back to my original and then get the correct firmware, ROM etc?
I'm very confused. I bought the mobile on the internet so that might explain it...?
I have a Galaxy S Advance that I purchased in Hong Kong, although I live in the United States. The phone has been working very well on T-Mobile's network for over one year. The phone is running stock gingerbread. I have never flashed any roms.
Yesterday, the phone's touchscreen stopped working. I didn't drop it, and it didn't get wet. It just suddenly stopped allowing touch input. I thought that it might be a software issue, so I booted into recovery and did a factory reset. After re-booting, the phone still isn't responding to touch.
What else can I do to check whether this is a software problem?
Should I try flashing the stock firmware? If so, how do I know which PDA number to use?
Thank you!
Or you could go to the local store with your phone cuz I think this has nothing to do with the firmware...
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Jeroenvk94 said:
Or you could go to the local store with your phone cuz I think this has nothing to do with the firmware...
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Can a firmware error cause this problem? I'd love to take it into the shop, but as I said I purchased it in Hong Kong. I live in the US. I suppose I may have to mail it back, but was hoping someone may have some advice.
All of the buttons at the bottom are responsive to touch, but the screen is not.
Sad Sensation said:
Can a firmware error cause this problem? I'd love to take it into the shop, but as I said I purchased it in Hong Kong. I live in the US. I suppose I may have to mail it back, but was hoping someone may have some advice.
All of the buttons at the bottom are responsive to touch, but the screen is not.
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I guess it's an error in the screen. Or else, try flashing JellyBean XXLQ4 on your device using Odin and the USB Cable. And if THAT doesn't do it. Use CoCore Kernel ( root required ), I read it improves the sensitivity of the touchscreen so you may try that. If that doesn't work, boot into recovery ( volume up + home + power ) and make the reset and cache wipe and flash JB XXLQ4 again. Then go to the nearest phone store, act as if you never tried to install a kernel or rooted ur phone and look if they can find the problem. If found, send to hongkong.
*Edit: added link to JB firmwares. You need the Ser LQ4. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2110245
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Jeroenvk94 said:
I guess it's an error in the screen. Or else, try flashing JellyBean XXLQ4 on your device using Odin and the USB Cable. And if THAT doesn't do it. Use CoCore Kernel ( root required ), I read it improves the sensitivity of the touchscreen so you may try that. If that doesn't work, boot into recovery ( volume up + home + power ) and make the reset and cache wipe and flash JB XXLQ4 again. Then go to the nearest phone store, act as if you never tried to install a kernel or rooted ur phone and look if they can find the problem. If found, send to hongkong.
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Thank you for the advice. Will upgrading to JB via Odin void the warranty? I know that JB hasn't been officially released in Hong Kong yet. Does Samsung care?
Nope. This JB is stock firmware so it can not void your warranty here in Holland I also had some problems, went to samsung with the JB ( which is not yet released ) and it wasn't a problem.
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Do not, and I repeat, do not forget to root your phone before you flash the CoCore Kernel. You can root using Shaaans method. It's found in the Dev section and it's quite simple.
Let me know if it worked out
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This is a noob question, but if I use the wrong PDA version will it brick the phone? From what I've read it seems that moving to JB is fine even if it's software from a different country (Serbia/Russia). What if I flash the "wrong" country's gingerbread version?
Again, thank you all for the answers. This is very helpful.
Sad Sensation said:
This is a noob question, but if I use the wrong PDA version will it brick the phone? From what I've read it seems that moving to JB is fine even if it's software from a different country (Serbia/Russia). What if I flash the "wrong" country's gingerbread version?
Again, thank you all for the answers. This is very helpful.
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Once you've been on JB you wouldn't want sh*tty old GB back haha. Uhmm there is a tutorial about reflashing GB 2.3.6 on the Q&A section, I will search the link and edit this post when I find it
*Edit: Link to downgrade tut is here. It works for all languages / regions, as long as your phone is an 8GB device and not 16GB ( thats for this method ). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2100642
*Edit2: just follow the steps described in the topics about the 4.1.2 or do some googling, most of the time there is a specific description with the files.
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Sad Sensation said:
This is a noob question, but if I use the wrong PDA version will it brick the phone? From what I've read it seems that moving to JB is fine even if it's software from a different country (Serbia/Russia). What if I flash the "wrong" country's gingerbread version?
Again, thank you all for the answers. This is very helpful.
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claim your warranty first, if you have international warranty.. this might be a hardware problem..
for all you said, it suddenly lost touch function..
point is.. let the service center figure out first the cause of the problem before trying to solve it on your own..
after that, you can try JB firmware and modifying it to alot of stuff..
Sad Sensation said:
I have a Galaxy S Advance that I purchased in Hong Kong, although I live in the United States. The phone has been working very well on T-Mobile's network for over one year. The phone is running stock gingerbread. I have never flashed any roms.
Yesterday, the phone's touchscreen stopped working. I didn't drop it, and it didn't get wet. It just suddenly stopped allowing touch input. I thought that it might be a software issue, so I booted into recovery and did a factory reset. After re-booting, the phone still isn't responding to touch.
What else can I do to check whether this is a software problem?
Should I try flashing the stock firmware? If so, how do I know which PDA number to use?
Thank you!
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just a question...
did you touched your accesebility service in ur phone..???
or changed any settings...???
if yes then thats the culprit..
if no then ignore this post..
because i had this problem when touch wasnt working...
Hi Guys, I am new in here. I need help for my sony xperia tx handset. My phone was completely ok when it was running on android 4.1.2 jellybean version. There was not a single problem. After the update of jellybean 4.3 version there is some trouble i am facing and the very big trouble is with the battery.
Ok after the update now if i charge my battery to 100% the handset turn off by itself but that is not the big problem. The main problem is when it's charged 100% and i am using my phone with my 3G data connection on, when the charge leve comes to 65-60% if i restart my phone it drops to 20%-25% and if i dosen't restart my phone on that point (65%-60%) and continue using the phone when it comes to 50% or like 45% it shows me Low Battery and turn off. My battery is ok but there is something wrong with the new firmwire i guess. I reinstalled my os using sony SUS but it didn't help.
So can you guys suggest me something to overcome this problem? please i need a solution urgent.
Thanks A Lot
Faisal Amin
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Bangladesh
Problem Solved
faisal3dfx said:
Hi Guys, I am new in here. I need help for my sony xperia tx handset. My phone was completely ok when it was running on android 4.1.2 jellybean version. There was not a single problem. After the update of jellybean 4.3 version there is some trouble i am facing and the very big trouble is with the battery.
Ok after the update now if i charge my battery to 100% the handset turn off by itself but that is not the big problem. The main problem is when it's charged 100% and i am using my phone with my 3G data connection on, when the charge leve comes to 65-60% if i restart my phone it drops to 20%-25% and if i dosen't restart my phone on that point (65%-60%) and continue using the phone when it comes to 50% or like 45% it shows me Low Battery and turn off. My battery is ok but there is something wrong with the new firmwire i guess. I reinstalled my os using sony SUS but it didn't help.
So can you guys suggest me something to overcome this problem? please i need a solution urgent.
Thanks A Lot
Faisal Amin
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Bangladesh
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just sell your phone and buy a new one :good:
Rken09 said:
just sell your phone and buy a new one :good:
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Thanks for your valuable reply but, if i wanted to sell my phone and buy a new one i could have done it before. I don't want to sell my phone that is not the solution of the problem and also if i sell this phone and buy a new one is there any guarranty that the new phone will not have this same problem in future? Then what? you will suggest me to sell that phone too and buy a new one?
Anyway is there anybody out there who can tell if this problem can be corrected or not? and also if i want to go back to 4.1.2 jellybean where can i find sony xperia tx Stock FTF for my country Bangladesh? and if i can't find stock ftf for bangladesh which ftf can i use in my country?
Please i need a solution ASAP
Thanks
faisal3dfx said:
Thanks for your valuable reply but, if i wanted to sell my phone and buy a new one i could have done it before. I don't want to sell my phone that is not the solution of the problem and also if i sell this phone and buy a new one is there any guarranty that the new phone will not have this same problem in future? Then what? you will suggest me to sell that phone too and buy a new one?
Anyway is there anybody out there who can tell if this problem can be corrected or not? and also if i want to go back to 4.1.2 jellybean where can i find sony xperia tx Stock FTF for my country Bangladesh? and if i can't find stock ftf for bangladesh which ftf can i use in my country?
Please i need a solution ASAP
Thanks
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hmm i think you might consider using a payphone everytime you want to contact someone so that you will never run out of battery
Problem Solved!
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Rken09 said:
hmm i think you might consider using a payphone everytime you want to contact someone so that you will never run out of battery
Problem Solved!
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Rken09, if you can not answer a solution please don't say something stupid.
Re: TX battery problem
Most likely it's not your phone, just a software problem. You can downgrade by flashing unbranded TX FW from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648320 and wait for the fix release for .205.
I would also suggest making a ftf from your current firmware before flashing, so if you have connectivity problems due to the regional radio frequences (unlikely) you can flash just a baseband from your .205 ftf.
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Most likely it's not your phone, just a software problem. You can downgrade by flashing unbranded TX FW from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648320 and wait for the fix release for .205.
I would also suggest making a ftf from your current firmware before flashing, so if you have connectivity problems due to the regional radio frequences (unlikely) you can flash just a baseband from your .205 ftf.
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thank you so much ArtDc, I have read the thread you suggested but I didn't find any unbranded ftf for my country so can you please tell me which ftf I can use on my tx? Honkong or any country else? And also I do not know how to backup my original firmware so it will be very helpful if you can tell me in simple way to do that.
Thank you again bro.
faisal3dfx said:
thank you so much ArtDc, I have read the thread you suggested but I didn't find any unbranded ftf for my country so can you please tell me which ftf I can use on my tx? Honkong or any country else? And also I do not know how to backup my original firmware so it will be very helpful if you can tell me in simple way to do that.
Thank you again bro.
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I would use the Honkong FW just for the newer version. Here's the link to the ftf making guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129
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ArtDC said:
I would use the Honkong FW just for the newer version. Here's the link to the ftf making guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129
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BTW even if downgrading doesn't help (I hope it does) don't rush with a new phone, try replacing the battery. There were similar problems reported for Xperia V due to the battery failure.
ArtDC said:
I would use the Honkong FW just for the newer version. Here's the link to the ftf making guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129
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BTW even if downgrading doesn't help (I hope it does) don't rush with a new phone, try replacing the battery. There were similar problems reported for Xperia V due to the battery failure.
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Thanks a lot ArtDC, You really made this very easy for me. Ok i will try a new battery if the downgrade does not work and sure i will not rush for a new phone i really like this phone and that's why i am so desperate to solve the problem not selling my phone.
Thank you so much again bro. :good:
faisal3dfx said:
Thanks a lot ArtDC, You really made this very easy for me. Ok i will try a new battery if the downgrade does not work and sure i will not rush for a new phone i really like this phone and that's why i am so desperate to solve the problem not selling my phone.
Thank you so much again bro. :good:
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Ok...downgrading might not solve the issue. Here are a few things to try.
1) For the phone shutdown issue when charged to 100% install safecharge from playstore. It will prevent the issue from happening.
2) Are you rooted? if yes you can download an app from playstore to clear your battery stats and let it recalibrate....it sure looks like a calibration issue to me
3) Do you have a microsd card in the phone? try without it..microsd cards can cause a lot of issues on this phone
4) Do a complete factory reset....i really mean a complete, that is you need to wipe your internal storage to..Don't forget to backup your stuff first.
Give it a try and let me know
ravijokhun said:
Ok...downgrading might not solve the issue. Here are a few things to try.
1) For the phone shutdown issue when charged to 100% install safecharge from playstore. It will prevent the issue from happening.
2) Are you rooted? if yes you can download an app from playstore to clear your battery stats and let it recalibrate....it sure looks like a calibration issue to me
3) Do you have a microsd card in the phone? try without it..microsd cards can cause a lot of issues on this phone
4) Do a complete factory reset....i really mean a complete, that is you need to wipe your internal storage to..Don't forget to backup your stuff first.
Give it a try and let me know
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Hey bro,
1) i've already installed Safecharge from play store and yes it does prevent my phone from shutting down when 100% charged.
2) No i'm not rooted so i guess i can't download the battery callibrator app. Is there any other way to do so?
3) yes i've MicroSD card installed. I tried without it once but not for long but it was same behavior.
4) I did a complete factory reset with erase internal memory fully. After that my phone was Really OK for a while but after installing all the apps from my backup maybe 1-2 days later same problem occurs.
If you need to know which apps i am using right now here is the list of my apps
Whatsapp, Viber, Twitter, Flashlight, ESfile manager, Android Assistant, Audio Manager(For hiding image), Google Translator, GoSMS pro, All the default apps Facebook is pre-installed but i don't use facebook And no antivirus.
Can you find the problem bro?
Thanks A Lot.
faisal3dfx said:
Hey bro,
1) i've already installed Safecharge from play store and yes it does prevent my phone from shutting down when 100% charged.
2) No i'm not rooted so i guess i can't download the battery callibrator app. Is there any other way to do so?
3) yes i've MicroSD card installed. I tried without it once but not for long but it was same behavior.
4) I did a complete factory reset with erase internal memory fully. After that my phone was Really OK for a while but after installing all the apps from my backup maybe 1-2 days later same problem occurs.
If you need to know which apps i am using right now here is the list of my apps
Whatsapp, Viber, Twitter, Flashlight, ESfile manager, Android Assistant, Audio Manager(For hiding image), Google Translator, GoSMS pro, All the default apps Facebook is pre-installed but i don't use facebook And no antivirus.
Can you find the problem bro?
Thanks A Lot.
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If you are not routed you cannot recalibrate battery manually. Anyway when you factory reset it should in theory clear battery stats.
Have you tried not restoring apps from backup? try it..
If still no good i suggest you change the battery...Its unlikely to be the phone itself.
Tried flashing an FTF from another region?
faisal3dfx said:
Hey bro,
1) i've already installed Safecharge from play store and yes it does prevent my phone from shutting down when 100% charged.
2) No i'm not rooted so i guess i can't download the battery callibrator app. Is there any other way to do so?
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If you are not routed you cannot recalibrate battery manually. Anyway when you factory reset it should in theory clear battery stats.
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Once again, as it has been said many times before, deleting battery stats does not improve battery life, and does not affect the battery in any way whatsoever. If you want to delete the stats, just charge your phone, it'll delete and reset once it gets to a full charge and you unplug it. Basically, if you want to do some sort of calibration, just let your phone discharge all the way until it turns off, then let it charge all the way to 100% without unplugging it.
In the end, as stated here:
It has no impact on the current battery level shown to you.
It has no impact on your battery life.
Deleting it is not going to do anything to make your more device more fantastic and wonderful... well, unless you have some deep hatred for seeing anything shown in the battery usage UI.
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Regarding preventing your phone from shutting off when reaching 100%, I think this behavior is controlled by some system app. It's only happened to me once. What I generally do after flashing is freeze all the bloatware, so I think I might also be freezing the app that controls this behavior.
I actually never believed people who said it happened to them until I forgot to freeze the usual apps I freeze, but I still haven't pinpointed which app it is, so I could also be wrong (which doesn't make sense since after two days when my battery runs out I generally leave it charging during the night, and it never turns off).
ArtDc no I haven't flashed any ftf from another region coz the link you gave for ftf there I found one ftf of 4.1.2 which is hongkong and i tried downloading it yesterday but the file is missing. I made my current firmware backup using flash tool last night. So what do you think? Should I try downgrade my os or stay on the current version? For the battery behavior, I am really frustrated even it's showing 45-50% but turns off suddenly. If the battery is draining faster that is not a problem for me but the percentage should show accurately so that I know when it's going to turn off. That is the main problem.
faisal3dfx said:
ArtDc no I haven't flashed any ftf from another region coz the link you gave for ftf there I found one ftf of 4.1.2 which is hongkong and i tried downloading it yesterday but the file is missing. I made my current firmware backup using flash tool last night. So what do you think? Should I try downgrade my os or stay on the current version? For the battery behavior, I am really frustrated even it's showing 45-50% but turns off suddenly. If the battery is draining faster that is not a problem for me but the percentage should show accurately so that I know when it's going to turn off. That is the main problem.
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Here's the link to 4.1.2 that seems to be working. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333374 Hope that will fix it. If so, and if you want a 4.3, then you can gradually upgrade to the higher versions (.295, 199, .205) from different regions and see which one is good for your phone. If not, I believe you could root the 4.1.2 once you're back on it, and then you will have more options to use different mods/tools to solve your problem. Anyway, I would play with different software available before investing into repairs/battery replacement. FW for some regions was reported to be more stable than others, e.g. .205 CE Skyfall seems to have least issues. You could try it right away. Although, battery issues mostly surfaced with the 4.3 update, but who knows, it might work for you. Good luck!
Edited: please ignore the .205 CE Skyfall above, no such FW for Xperia TX as far as I know. Got confused with .199 CE and .205 IT Skyfall editions, but that's for Xperia T. You can't use it for TX, of course. Once again, I would try downgrading to 4.1.2 and/or different regions/versions of 4.3.
ArtDC said:
Here's the link to 4.1.2 that seems to be working. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333374 Hope that will fix it. If so, and if you want a 4.3, then you can gradually upgrade to the higher versions (.295, 199, .205) from different regions and see which one is good for your phone. If not, I believe you could root the 4.1.2 once you're back on it, and then you will have more options to use different mods/tools to solve your problem. Anyway, I would play with different software available before investing into repairs/battery replacement. FW for some regions was reported to be more stable than others, e.g. .205 CE Skyfall seems to have least issues. You could try it right away. Although, battery issues mostly surfaced with the 4.3 update, but who knows, it might work for you. Good luck!
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Thanks for your reply bro. Can you tell me if there is. 205 CE Skyfall edition available for tx? If available where can I find it?
faisal3dfx said:
Thanks for your reply bro. Can you tell me if there is. 205 CE Skyfall edition available for tx? If available where can I find it?
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My mistake about .205 CE Skyfall, edited in the previous post. I would first downgrade back to 4.1.2 just to make sure it's a software issue, and then try available TX versions of 4.3, they may be different regarding to various bugs.
ArtDC said:
My mistake about .205 CE Skyfall, edited in the previous post. I would first downgrade back to 4.1.2 just to make sure it's a software issue, and then try available TX versions of 4.3, they may be different regarding to various bugs.
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Ok ArtDc I got it. No problem. I'll try the 4.1.2 version to check if this problem is a software issue or my battery is week. I'll tell you after the process.
Thanks a lot for your valuable replays.
faisal3dfx said:
Ok ArtDc I got it. No problem. I'll try the 4.1.2 version to check if this problem is a software issue or my battery is week. I'll tell you after the process.
Thanks a lot for your valuable replays.
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From my experience, you can flash any region as long as it is unbranded or generic
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From my experience, you can flash any region as long as it is unbranded or generic
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Thank you so much guys, without your help and support I would never dare to do a flash by myself. Thanks a lot.