Hey all,
First post here and new member purely because I want to explore the world of rooting my Android device
I have researched rooting the Note 5 (verizon) on multiple pages and within this thread. I am not a technical person so I cannot comprehend most of this stuff. But I am willing to learn! I know its basically unlocking your phone for maximum control over the device. I get confused with most of the lingo like ROM, Kernel, Flashing, knox etc. Can any one explain these terms to me?
I am looking for a beginner way to root with the lowest change for a soft brick or bricked phone. Can someone explain a way this is possible in layman's terms? Again I am a beginner and know little about technical info, so a basic layout would be most helpful.
I am also wonderin gif the Marshmallow 6.0.1 update can be rooted. I was looking to update to current version, but i will hold off if it can't be.
I also apologize if this is the wrong place to post the thread, I wasn't sure where I am supposed to.
Any help is appreciated!
Phone specs
Model: SM-N920V
Android Version: 5.1.1
Kernel version: 3.10.61
Build Number: LMY47X.N920VVRU2AOJ3
KNOX version: 2.5.1
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I have a Samsung 7” tablet that was purchased from T-Mobile. I have contacted both Samsung and T-Mobile to try to get an updated OS for this device, but can not get anything from either one. I get pushed off from one to the other saying it is up to the other to provide a software update. There are other users on T-Mobiles site that have the same issue and anything I could find out I will gladly pass on to help them also. There are some features on the new OS that I and others would like to have installed. Can someone please help! I use this device for my business on a daily basis and any help would be greatly appreciated. The device information is listed below.
Samsung 7” Galaxy Tab
Model: SGH-T849
Firmware: 2.2
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
Build Number: FROYO.UVJJB
Carrier: T-Mobile
Can someone let me know the following questions:
1. What is the most current OS that can be installed on my tablet?
2. Where can I find the software and directions to install it?
3. Is there any known issues that need to be addressed after the software is installed.
4. Is there a modem driver that needs to be installed in order for the data package to work?
Thank you for your time and look forward to a reply.
David Duncan
David,
As of now, the highest OFFICIAL TMobile USA firmware is 2.2 (Froyo). There have been other official firmware released for other regions that are 2.3.3 (Gingerbread). These are updates for the GT-P1000 (International Version) rather than for the T-849 (TMobile USA Version). They are in essence the same device as I understand it with support for different wireless bands (ie. different antennas; this would be taken care of by modem firmware which can be flashed independently).
There are numerous roms available if you have a rooted Tab. Obviously stay away from any that are built for Sprint or Verizon. Overcome makes a solid rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317384) but if you are going after the stock experience I would suggest http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1073854 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312329. Full instructions on how to download and install can be found on the linked pages. If you are using the Tab on the Tmobile network, I would always stick with the TMobile modem (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069727).
Hope this helps.
Thank You,
I appreciate your response to a long drawn out issue I have been fighting with. I understand T-Mobiles firmware issues and at this point T-Mobile or Samsung are not going to release an update for this device. I have a few questions I would like to ask if you wouldn’t mind. I am new at this whole process and want to make a quality decision.
1. Is there any advantage or additional features added to the Overcome version of the OS verses the other two? I am looking for a straight forward installation without a lot of issues and some gained performance.
2. Is there any advantages of going with one of the other two stock ROMs?
3. Is Overcome ROM a newer version than the other two versions posted?
On another note I have a couple of questions you may be able to answer if you do not mind.
1. Is there any way of getting the layered applications feature from the Honeycomb OS on the Gingerbread OS?
2. Is there a browser that will allow for the websites to be displayed in Full or Desktop mode on the Gingerbread OS?
3. Do you know if there will be any builds coming out that this tablet may support? Such as Honeycomb or Ice Cream Sandwich? I know there are some hardware requirements that may need to be addressed.
Thank you again for your time and help!
Hi everybody,
I just received a used Galaxy Note model GT-I9220 from a family friend who bought it in China (I'm from the US). I would like to root it and replace it with an operating system of my choice. The problem is, I don't see anything on the XDA Developers site about this model, as it seems to be specific to China. I've googled a little bit, and I'm getting conflicting information about whether or not I can use the same tools as for the N7000.
My precise specs are:
Model number: GT_I9220
Android version: 4.0.9
Baseband version: I9220DDKL1
Kernel version: [email protected]#2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XXKL3
I know absolutely nothing about using Android, the process of rooting, or anything in-between. I would like to use the guides on this site, but it would be nice to know whether or not any of it is even relevant to my Galaxy note model. Thanks in advance!
Hi,
As far as I know, the i9220 is the same as the N7000, you can flash N7000 firmwares on I9220.
Make a search in n7000 section with "i9220", you'll get more affirmative answers.
Then, I suggest you to consult the stickied threads made by dr.ketan in these sections, you'll find every guide you need.
Finally, next time you have a question, post it in the Q&A section
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
Hi guys,
I wanted to root my samsung galaxy s5 at&t (sm-g900a) (android version: 5.0) so I could re-calibrate the battery. However after hours of research I myself have come to the conclusion that it is impossible. So in a last ditch attempt to try this incredible task I am posting here to find out once and for all is it impossible.
Thanks in advance.
(PS: If it is possible could anyone help me or link me to a guide, however I doubt it is)
At this point its doubtful, maybe the method for doing it to the Snapdragon S7's would work. Not sure if the Engineer file is device specific.
So there is threads where it shows cf auto root works for all g800f but the build number is different. if im afraid that ill brick my phone trying to root it. Im newbie for this things so if something goes wrong i dont know what to do. Im from bulgaria and my phones warranty expired this month so i decided to root it mostly to use lucky patcher. If someone can make it clear if its ok to do that when build numbers are not matching ill be happy waiting for someone to enlighten me and thanks for the help i appreciate that
Well my experience says that the build number does not matter. You have to choose only the right android version thats it.
I understand you but there is explainings how to root g800f with 4.4.2 and I saw a thread about rooting g800m with 5.1.1 there is not for g800f...