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Hi Guys , New to the forum but I have learned a lot in the last few weeks, from the excellent guides and information in the forum ,however there is a question that somehow no one seems to answer, I have a samsung galaxy s with the following firmware
PDA : I9000XWJM3
Phone : I9000XXJM2
CSC :I9000OXXJM2
The phone is about 2 months old, anyways I have done a few Custom rom Installs and flashed newer versions of android, and I find that every time I revert to a nandroid backup, of the orignal firmware , the baseband (I9000XXJM2) will never restore back i.e will always keep the baseband of the custom rom or the newer firmware, now the problem is that I cant find this stock firmware anywhere on the net, neither can I backup the orignal baseband. the versions are always either older or newer than my stock firmware... the phone had a dead pixel so sent it back to samsung and it came back flashed with my old original firmware. now to get to the point is there anyway to backup the baseband ? or can anyone point me in the right direction ? samfirmwares definitely doesn't have a copy of this original firmware. I sent the phone back to samsung with the incorrect baseband not even available in my country I may not be so lucky the next time something goes wrong so id like to keep a full stock version of the original firmware. any help will be cool
don't forget to back up the /efs folder. so that if your phone's /efs folder gets corrupt and you can't make calls, you can restore it easily.
by the way, your modem (baseband) can be found on samfirmware and it must be contained in I9000XXJM2 firmware.
the guy who flashed your firmware mixed 2 firmwares, that is the reason why you couldnt find it.
by the way, your modem (baseband) can be found on samfirmware and it must be contained in I9000XXJM2 firmware.
Can you find XXJM2 save the OP looking for the invisible firmware .
Looks like you have odd original, firmware .
Save baseband file downloaded from sam will include the baseband/modem file in the zip/tar file . You can just save that or extract the modem .Its possible to just flash the modem or swap modem in custom roms .
Can you open the Nandroid backup and see if modem is in that .
jje
thanks , I have backed up the EFS folder already , but as I said I cant find that version of firmware, samfirmware does not have a XXJM2 firmware rather a XWJM2 firmware package the has a XXJM1 modem file in it
legend-zn said:
thanks , I have backed up the EFS folder already , but as I said I cant find that version of firmware, samfirmware does not have a XXJM2 firmware rather a XWJM2 firmware package the has a XXJM1 modem file in it
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hi buddy
can u tell me or post a link on how to backup baseband?
Firstly, apologies if this is already posts elsewhere, but I have tried looking for this with no joy (there's aloooot of threads n here lol)
I recently upgraded to the leaked official 2.3.3 using odin (sbl version).
However, I would like to flash with stock software now to get the official upgrade on my Galaxy S via Kies.
Can someone please help or point me to a guide on doing this and where i can download the correct version. I assume its not as straightforward as simply downloading a stock version of Froyo and flashing as I did to upgrade.
My Current phone version is showing as PDA:JVK / PHONE: JVK / CSC:JVK (CPW)
I should point out that this is the first time ive flashed software on my phone, so ideally a step by step guide, if there is one out there
Thanks for any advice you can give
Ok first of all what you need to do is download an older firmware, preferably in 3 files.
Look here: www.samfirmware.com (you need to register, free)
or look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913
when you have your selected firmware, you need to download a software called 'Odin', this is what we use to flash firmwares to our devices. Look here for a tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
when you have 'Odin' and your 'Firmware' you may also need a 'PIT' file, this is explained in the above link. This will re-partition the device and restore the 'bad blocks' and remove any lagfix / altered file-systems ect ect.....
Because you are on Gingerbread at the moment, its possible that you have changed your boot loader, in order to restore this back to Froyo bootloader, i think the firmware you will need is JM1 ( you may need to search here / google for the correct answer)
anyway when the whole process is completed, you should be able to connect to KIES and flash the latest release.
Any problems just write back. im sure we can help get you going !!
azzledazzle said:
Ok first of all what you need to do is download an older firmware, preferably in 3 files.
Look here: www.samfirmware.com (you need to register, free)
or look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913
when you have your selected firmware, you need to download a software called 'Odin', this is what we use to flash firmwares to our devices. Look here for a tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
when you have 'Odin' and your 'Firmware' you may also need a 'PIT' file, this is explained in the above link. This will re-partition the device and restore the 'bad blocks' and remove any lagfix / altered file-systems ect ect.....
Because you are on Gingerbread at the moment, its possible that you have changed your boot loader, in order to restore this back to Froyo bootloader, i think the firmware you will need is JM1 ( you may need to search here / google for the correct answer)
anyway when the whole process is completed, you should be able to connect to KIES and flash the latest release.
Any problems just write back. im sure we can help get you going !!
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I think that JM1 is eclair...
froyo works with the gingerbread bootloaders so you should just be able to flash a froyo rom i THINK.
Hi im also wanting to do the same looking at the samfirmware files would JS8 be ok to flash?
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Hi im also wanting to do the same looking at the samfirmware files would JS8 be ok to flash?
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Any froyo ROM is fine as long as it contains the bootloaders as gingerbread ROMs have different ones.
Download your ROM. Check inside the PDA (sometimes code) tar. If you can't see by clicking on it find instructions how to untar it.
There should be a boot.bin and an sbl.bin if there is you're good to go. If not flash another one that has.
You can always reflash with your preferred froyo ROM after the initial flash has downgraded the bootloaders
This link tells you all you need to know about flashing with Odin.
http://samsunggalaxysforums.com/showthread.php/2921-How-to-use-Odin-to-upgrade-to-Froyo-from-Eclair
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Ok, I tried flashing using the JPY firmware. The process seemed to go okay.
But only getting the 'S' logo for ages then the phone starts ocaasional quick vibrations and screen eventually goes black.
Have tried rebooting ans reseting.
Please help
First boot after a flash does take a long time and you may get the odd little vibration. The screen may go black for a little while. Be patient. If nothing happens after six or seven minutes pull battery try again. If still no good reflash.
You did check repartition in Odin? And use. 512 pit? You need the pit file for a reflash.
Maybe md5 your firmware to check you didn't get a corrupted download.
If you can still get download mode don't worry you will be able to sort it. Most people on xda brick their phones most weeks!
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well i reflashed the 2.3.3 leaked and its working for now, will try again tomorrow, getting a bit late.
Was wondering about whether I should try the JM1 instead of JPY. But, on the Sammyfirmware website they only had XW***JP1 which I understand is not for UK/Europe (mine is XX)?
But thanks everyone for your help so far, i may be back on in tears tomorrow
You can use any firmware - they were released with different codes in different regions but if you use a multi CsC like the one in the jpy ROM it doesn't matter because its the csc file that does the regional settings not the PDA file
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Hmmm well showing on Samsungs FB page that the ginerbread update has been pulled (by Google)
Guess i'm sticking with the leaked version for now
Sorry to muscle in on this thread but I'm trying to go back from GB 2.3.3 to Froyo 2.2.1. I've flashed JPY with Odin, used repartition, 512 pit and registry patch 1.82 to XEU, phone works fine. Well, Kies then recognises that there is a new firmware (JPY as it happens) and starts the upgrade process, I then get an error message saying that this version can't be updated
Any ideas??
MTIA
maybe you will find some info in this post.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044534
Anybody tell me what is lagfix and why it is used for?
and why different kernels are used
Galaxy S XWJVB
richard2311 said:
maybe you will find some info in this post.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044534
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We now have two threads on the same subject but as this was started first I'll continue with this one.
Thanks for the suggestion, I flashed JPU but unable to connect to Kies so flashed the 1 file JPY but still got the same error message with Kies. Maybe I'll try reinstalling Kies and see what happens.
OK, I've reinstalled Kies, changed the product code in the phone with *#272*IMEI# to XEU and now Kies tells me that I have the latest firmware - great bring on the official version of GB.
can anyone give me a link of jpy firmware with bootloader?
the ones from samfirmare.com are WITHOUT bootloader...
Okay, seems that Samsung have finally released Gingerbread.....again. So am gonna make another attempt at downgrading to Froyo so I can get the official Gingerbread update.
However, because of the issues I had with my last attempt, I would like to make sure I am doing it correct.
Current Phone Software
Model: GT-I9000
Firmware Ver: 2.3.3
Baseband Ver: I9000XXJVK
Kernal Ver: 2.3.35.7-I9000XXJVK-CL75655 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXJVK
I believe the version I installed included the bootloader
The phone was purchased in the UK on T-Mobile but supplied through Carphone Warehouse
Steps:
Downloaded: I9000XXJPY (single file) & 512.pit from Samfirmware (does this contain bootloader? If not, will it cause an issue in updating on Kies?)
Remove sim & memory card
Start phone in Download mode
Plug in USB
Open Odin v1.3
Select .tar file as PDA
Select 512.pit file
Re-Partition - Not Ticked
Auto Reboot & F.Reset Time - Ticked
Click Start
Wait for installation to complete and phone to restart
Hopefully i've provided all the info required, but if not, please post or PM me. If anyone could please check my steps above and let me know if i'm doing this correct or not before I go ahead.
Much appreciated
hi there,
as i know, to run a 2.3.3 rom on SGS , we need to flash a new bootloader right?
but what if i wanna roll back to 2.2.1? do i need to do somthing to re-install a bootloader for 2.2.1?
cuz in most tutor of installing a 2.2.1 rom did mention DO NOT touch the "Phone Bootloader Update" option of odin3
thanks.
I have found a method to downgrade successfully and created a new post with the step by step guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1100906
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Hi All,
I am an idiot. I tried to install Gingerbread on my TAB, took a back-up, but in trying to reinstall it I lost my way and over wrote the back-up.
I have a working Tab, I can make calls and browse the web, but I've lost Gapps - which means no contacts, no account on the phone, and no access to the Marketplace.
I need to reinstall Gapps. But I don't know how. I've installed Heimdall but not used it, and I believe Odin might be an option. I might have to use ADB even...? I need a step-by-step tutorial.
I've been looking for two days and can't find precisely what I need. Can any one help with idiotproof instructions on how to reinstall Gapps using any method not involving the Marketplace? Is there such a method?
Checked my phone:
PDA: P1000XWJJ7
Phone: P1000XXJK5
CSC: P1000CPWJJ5
Any help appreciated. Thank you.
I can't give a step by step because there are so many already out. You will need to reinstall the full version of what ever rom you have now or restock it to a known stock version that is for your tablet version. Oldin it seems is the way most people do this process.
Re stocking means using odin3 1.7 to repartition with a .pit file, then flash an unrooted rom, reroot, install su and busybox. If you have a custom rom this is the time to flash it.
Okay, so I fixed it! As per instructions, I downloaded Odin, went to samfirmware.com and initially d/led P1000XXJK5, as I thought that fitted my Baseband version (look in "About Phone" in settings). But there was only one .tar file in there, for the PDA slot of Odin.
I also d/led the P1_EUR.pit file (google it, it's on download sites). I put the phone into download status and hooked it up to the laptop AFTER starting up Odin, as per the instructions. I installed the PIT file, as per instructions. I put the Tab in download again and d/led the PDA .tar file.
Odin installed the software okay, but it didn't reboot. Damn.
So I looked on xda and saw that JJ4 is a 'full flash'. Hmm, I thought. So, I d/led that, saw that there were three .tar files and was very excited.
Did a repartition and installation of JJ4 on Odin (combined the steps) and 5 minutes later I had a rebooted Tab - albeit in cyrillic (Greek or Russian - not sure which; sorry).
I have had three days of terror as I thought I'd never get to use the damned thing again. I probably shan't install superuser one click again, and I'll probably stick to Market to get my updates. But am really chuffed to be back on the Tab again...!
Okay, last niggle, I have a ROM on my Tab which cannot be updated thru Kies. If I truly want to get back to a stock ROM as recognised by Kies, is there a way?
I had the same problem. It seems that once install rom from Samfirmware.com or other custom rom; Kies cannot recognise the firmware and will never be able to update any firmware from Kies. I tried to regain Kies trust to check my firmware but fails. Still waiting for a solution. As for now, I'm sticking to not using Kies for rom update but merely installed for its USB driver.
Kies Update
So, it seems I am in luck!
My GTab is currently updating, from
JJ4 - JMI
JID - JMA
JJ2 - JM4
I guess this will restore me to a complete factory version of Galaxy Tab firmware...?
GT-P1000 Ver. 11.04.13.03
Seems the update version is GT-P1000 Ver. 11.04.13.03?
okay i have a Galaxy S on Virgin Mobile Canada
I have posted a few similar threads in the past and i apologize for repeating bits,
basically i want to get my galaxy s to stock UGKG3 and have tried multiple ways that have all failed, and i am sick of it,
i tried downloading and flashing files from samfirmware.com but it never worked for me, my galaxy s just didn't start up after i flashed so i re-flashed back to JVQ which is what i am on atm,
can some of you guys post alternate links to help me with this problem
(and yes i have searched around the rest of the forums for a few hours now)
i am looking for either:
directly to UGKG3
to KC1 then i can use kies
or even to JH1 then i can use kies
(the three file version of the downloads would be much appreciated seeing as they are the only ones ever to work for me---i only ever successfully flashed using files i downloaded using guides at androidsoul.com)
thanks everyone i hope this is the last thread with this problem i will have to post.
Go to the general section, there is a thread there on canadian i9000m. It's a compilation of resources. In it you will find a link to a stock KC1 that you can update from. I am currently on my phone, I will post a link when I can.
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Got it. Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1022445
It has a 3 file version for you.
update:
before i try that i found a 3 file version of KG3 and flashed it, it said it was successful but when i boot up it get stuck on the flashing S screen, so i went back to JVQ again, does this have anything to fo with a .pit file or something, and i will try the KC1 link soon, thanks
I routinely go back and forth between roms, testing things and trying stuff out.
Here's what I'd do if I were you. Flash JVQ or JVR, the 3 part rom, with 512.pit (and obviously repartition) with odin. This will fix your partitions just in case something went fubar.
Once you have that working, grab the official bell KG3 by using CheckFusDownloader (download link is in first post, its easy to miss). The GUI version doesn't work for me so I suggest you get the CLI version. The command to get the latest Bell rom is this:
Code:
CheckFusDownloader_v0.5 -dl I9000UGKG3/I9000BMCKG3/I9000UGKG3/I9000UGKG3 GT-I9000HKABMC GT-I9000M
You will have to copy the FusCipherUtil.dll library out of our kies installation to the same folder that you have the CheckFusDownloader exe. This is generally in C:\Program Files\Samsung\Kies\External\FirmwareUpdate\ but if its not there google around and I'm sure you can find it.
Once you have the tar file flash that as "phone" and hopefully you should have a working phone afterwards.
I have looked, googled for sometime now with no answer. I used philz kernel ages ago along with a leaked Samsung official jellybean, the firmware was from Korea I think. Anyways, the phone works 100% but I have not used it since upgrading to the note II. I'm going to sell the phone but would like to flash back and install the official UK firmware just so the new owner has no issues. Also when I reset the phone it's in another language, which might put some buyers off, obviously you can change the language to English but still. The reason im having trouble is because the baseband and build number do not match any other I can find on the internet, which makes me think I may have messed up when I flashed, although everything works fine.
My device info is -
Model number - GT-N7000
Android Version - 4.1.2
Baseband version - N7000XXLSO
Kernel version 3.0.31-1042183
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Sat Mar 23 18.25:14 KST 2013
Build number - JZO54K.N7000ZSLO2
All the info I found showed a different build number or baseband... so I'm lost. Hopefully someone can help.
Please be nice...
Thanks
I was wrong, the firmware was from Taiwan i think, anyways... I flashed PhilZ-cwm6-XXLRK-XEU-3.99-signed... that was a long time ago. Hope that helps.
I found this kernel, is this ok to flash? PhilZ-cwm6-ZSLO2-OZS-5.06.1-signed
Where can I find stock official UK firmware? I have not checked yet but will look... just did not want to get ahead of myself.
Thanks again for any help.
head over to sammobile.com and search for firmware for UK and flash it via pc odin after doing all the wipes. before flashing make sure counter is set to 0.
excellent, so what about my kernel? i'm sure I need to flash another safe kernel because I think my safe kernel was replaced when i installed the official rom?
sorry, so just odin then... not to worry about the kernel?
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sorry, so just odin then... not to worry about the kernel?
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use the philz kernel you mentioned (.zip file), do the wipes, download the stock rom from sammobile.com and flash using pc odin.
Sorry dude, i've done this loads of times but as im selling it i'm feeling nervous...lol
flash this file PhilZ-cwm6-ZSLO2-OZS-5.06.1-signed?
thanks again..