Hi everyone. Im new at these thing. I just want to ask. I have samsung galaxy s I9000 with old firmware version. Hmm. Like 2.1 i guess... I dont know how to update it. Since my samsung kies cant read the usb setting of my phone (samsung kies).. But it reads when it is set in mass storage.. Could anyone help me? Or give me instruction? Your help would be much appreciated. Thanks guys.
you can follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139050
I reccomend to get the ics rom update as I did,though.smoother,faster,more functional and good to look at.
mikness360 said:
you can follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139050
I reccomend to get the ics rom update as I did,though.smoother,faster,more functional and good to look at.
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thank you so much
sorry about these noob questions...but let start:
1. i got an att&t 8.9 3.2 honeycomb os. what is the latest os (official or unofficial) out there now that works smoothly with my device meaning everything works, front and back camera, sound etc. links would be great.
2. i'm getting ipc communication popup error every once in awhile. what does this error mean? how do i get rid of this error. i assume if i update to latest os, the error will be gone? btw, i dont have a sim card inserted in my device, so i don't really know if its matter?
3. my device sometime auto dim. how do i turn off auto dim if i want it to stop?
4. how do i get kies? do i install it on both my device and pc? if on my pc, where is the install file?
thx in advance.
vincentnyc said:
3. my device sometime auto dim. how do i turn off auto dim if i want it to stop?
4. how do i get kies? do i install it on both my device and pc? if on my pc, where is the install file?
thx in advance.
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Not familiar with your device but I'll give it a try anyway.
3: Press the time in lower right corner and then set a fixed brightness.
4: Kies for windows is avalable on Samsung webpage. Search for your device on support and then select software.
Kies for wifi is awailable on google play and is only needed if you want to syncronize over the air.
Did a search for ROM's but just came up with a custom here on xda. Hopefully someone else will help you.
Scania-patriot said:
Not familiar with your device but I'll give it a try anyway.
3: Press the time in lower right corner and then set a fixed brightness.
4: Kies for windows is avalable on Samsung webpage. Search for your device on support and then select software.
Kies for wifi is awailable on google play and is only needed if you want to syncronize over the air.
Did a search for ROM's but just came up with a custom here on xda. Hopefully someone else will help you.
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i did a search on android market for kies and all it came up was kies air from samsung. it is basically for sharing files between your tab 8.9 device with any devices on your wifi network. is that it? if yes, i thought kies allow you to update your os to the latest os if there are any from samsung via wifi. if no, where is the actual kies on android market? thx in advance.
vincentnyc said:
i did a search on android market for kies and all it came up was kies air from samsung. it is basically for sharing files between your tab 8.9 device with any devices on your wifi network. is that it? if yes, i thought kies allow you to update your os to the latest os if there are any from samsung via wifi. if no, where is the actual kies on android market? thx in advance.
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Kies air (app) is for syncronizing your tab (files/contacts/music...) by wifi via Kies installed in your computer. It's not a wifi sharing tool.
Kies for PC is downloaded from Samsung webpage to your computer, not on to yor tab via market
If you install Kies in your computer and then plugin your tab (via cable) to it you can update the tab's system aswell as syncronize files (faster than wifi)
I dont think it's possible to update system via Kies air.
The official ics works great. Cm9 also has everything working. If i were u i would stick to the official ics.
For the 2 and 3 i really cant help u.
Sorry.
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pedrotorres said:
The official ics works great. Cm9 also has everything working. If i were u i would stick to the official ics.
For the 2 and 3 i really cant help u.
Sorry.
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How do i get official ics for my att 8.9? Links would be great...steps by step instructions.
vincentnyc said:
How do i get official ics for my att 8.9? Links would be great...steps by step instructions.
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I suspect your tab isn't rooted. Then you should download Kies.
Go to the Samsung webpage, select support and then manuals and downloads.
Choose your device (you can choose the 7310, it makes no differens when downloading Kies)
When Kies is installed just plug in your tab and choose "update firmware"
Look for my post about flashing the us version o your P7310. If cant find out i'll help u.
Cheers.
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And here's the link to the ODIN ICS http://www.hotfile.com/dl/169458139/5cca4ab/P7310UELPB_P7310XARLPB_XAR.zip.html
A step by step guide for odin you'll find in the 7310 development department. Good luck
So for a beginner, which one is easier for me to do? Go to samsung website download kies and update my firmware to ics or do odin?
Also I read on some threads after some ppl upgrading their os, they had charging problem. What kind of problems are these and what are the steps to take to get rid of these problems? What do you need to do before you upgrade your os?
Thx in advance.
vincentnyc said:
So for a beginner, which one is easier for me to do? Go to samsung website download kies and update my firmware to ics or do odin?
Also I read on some threads after some ppl upgrading their os, they had charging problem. What kind of problems are these and what are the steps to take to get rid of these problems? What do you need to do before you upgrade your os?
Thx in advance.
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The charging problem relates to people who updated their P73x0 with an image ported from the Tab 10.1.
I am not sure which Tab you have. Is it an 8.9 3G or an 8.9 LTE?
If it's an 8.9 3G model, and you don't mind not having support for a SIM card, then the modded / rooted image from the 7310 will work for you. If you ahve the LTE version then this image is definitely not suited for your device. So be careful!
I have a 3G model myself, currently without sim card. I decided not to wait anymore and flashed the modified 7310 ICS image onto it. I am completely happy. Everything works, except the sim card (because the image is for the wifi-only tab) and it is a lot smoother and faster than the honeycomb image.
Image is found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1858251
You'll need to root your device and flash CWM. All is explained in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406137
Have fun!
vincentnyc said:
So for a beginner, which one is easier for me to do? Go to samsung website download kies and update my firmware to ics or do odin?
Also I read on some threads after some ppl upgrading their os, they had charging problem. What kind of problems are these and what are the steps to take to get rid of these problems? What do you need to do before you upgrade your os?
Thx in advance.
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This is based on the assumption that your'e not rooted and using a stock ROM.
The easiest way is to update via Kies:
No need for root
Coming from stock ROM most apps will continue to work
You wont void warranty
No special effort required from you
The battery issues some have had is best avoided by upgrading with a full battery (no garanties though)
I did my upgrade via CWM. I did a full wipe and then formatted system, cache and data folders before updating (all apps and settings are lost)
I haven't had any problem, actually my tab has better stamina now.
vincentnyc said:
i got an at&t 8.9
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not sure but as far as I understood from reading elsewhere, the AT&T tab is an LTE version, with wholly different hardware. if so, stay away from Odin flashing p7300/7310 ROMs !
Yes in the back of my 8.9. It does say 4g lte. So I guess I got the lte version. If I got the lte version, I guess none official ics update yet? If not, are there any unofficial version of it anywhere? If yes, is the unofficial bug free and can someone provide a direct link plz? Tia.
vincentnyc said:
Yes in the back of my 8.9. It does say 4g lte. So I guess I got the lte version. If I got the lte version, I guess none official ics update yet? If not, are there any unofficial version of it anywhere? If yes, is the unofficial bug free and can someone provide a direct link plz? Tia.
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Did a search for you...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569122&highlight=lte
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614189&highlight=lte
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Did a search for you...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569122&highlight=lte
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614189&highlight=lte
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thx. hmmms...it seems like these 2 roms, ppl are having problem with drivers like the usb charging not working and it stops during the modem. i guess no roms is working perfectly yet. sigh....guess i have to wait for the official ics for my att 8.9.
vincentnyc said:
thx. hmmms...it seems like these 2 roms, ppl are having problem with drivers like the usb charging not working and it stops during the modem. i guess no roms is working perfectly yet. sigh....guess i have to wait for the official ics for my att 8.9.
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That's right. Besides, the Rom for the LTE are all Honeycomb so there's nothing to gain.
Kies works just like ota updates. Samsung is responsible for them.
Odin you are the one responsible and u must do all the work.
I did it by odin.
Cheers.
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vincentnyc said:
thx. hmmms...it seems like these 2 roms, ppl are having problem with drivers like the usb charging not working and it stops during the modem. i guess no roms is working perfectly yet. sigh....guess i have to wait for the official ics for my att 8.9.
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Took this from an other thread. Hope you'll find it helpfull.
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Details at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701865
A bit more zippy than the stock ROM due to the reasons listed on that thread. Otherwise, it's Samsung's honeycomb image.
Yes, android native tethering, both WiFi and USB, is enabled.
If you still think it's slow, get a new launcher, twlauncher (touchwiz) is kind of a beast...
You can overclock it to 1.7ghz or so and it'll still be reliable, at least that's my experience.
The ATT ICS ROM is in test with the carrier. It'll probably be out in a month or two. Samsung should also release the ICS kernel source around then, after which you'll likely see some custom ICS images -- Nobody wants to bother making custom HC images OR trying to get an ICS kernel working on this device before Samsung releases a proper one -- Several have tried and found it quite a task.
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ICS is out for the WiFi versions. The LTE version should be available with Odin or Kies before ATT offers it via OTA.
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Took this from an other thread. Hope you'll find it helpfull.
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i rather not go thru all the hassle just for honeycomb mods.
but something does seems to interest me. it said about overclock to 1.7 ghz. how do i find out on my current 8.9 how many ghz is it running right now. and how do i overclock to 1.7 ghz? i assume you need to get some kinda apps from android market? if so what apps is it and is it free?
and what is touchwiz (twlauncher)? where can i get it? is it on the android market also?
thx for everyone help.
my verizon samsung galaxy camera ek-gc120 bricked when i hooked it up to kies,can't get into stock recovery to reset,i can get into download mode,but i can't find the stock firmware or even a rom for this camera.any suggestions,i mean any,im willing to try anything,can anyone help me,please-wahoo53,thanks for letting me post
wahoo53 said:
my verizon samsung galaxy camera ek-gc120 bricked when i hooked it up to kies,can't get into stock recovery to reset,i can get into download mode,but i can't find the stock firmware or even a rom for this camera.any suggestions,i mean any,im willing to try anything,can anyone help me,please-wahoo53,thanks for letting me post
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Sounds like you have only soft bricked it so in theory it should be recoverable. I reckon Adam Outler is your man if he is willing to help, he seems to know all there is to know about this device.
His profile is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=3682533
Sorry I can't be more help, good luck though.
thks from wahoo-ekgc120
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Sounds like you have only soft bricked it so in theory it should be recoverable. I reckon Adam Outler is your man if he is willing to help, he seems to know all there is to know about this device.
His profile is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=3682533
Sorry I can't be more help, good luck though.
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thanks for that,i've been reading alot about these cameras-everything i read is for the ekgc100 or ekgc110 nothing for the verizon ekgc120,ill check with adam o.and thks again
Try the files corresponding to your firmware version in my post(s) here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391772
*This was the closest I got to anything stock for the gc120
Hi everyone. So I'm brand new to rooting. This is my first rooted phone. I have the Att Variant of the Galaxy S5 and I'm looking to install a custom Recovery so I can save my phone if anything happens to it. From reading I'm pretty sure my only option is Safestrap? I'm running KitKat 4.4.4 with build OA1.
I did see and find tutorials and DL links for NG3. But I don't want to install that if that is not what I need for my phone. (Obviously). If anyone can help me and point me in the right direction that would be great and HIGHLY APPRECIATED.
I also know I want to get rid of the bloatware on my phone and install an adblocker
Any suggestions on how to do thos or apps to look into ?
Also any other this you guys would first do after rooting a new phone for the first time
Please and thanks. Glad to finally be apart of this Community.
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James.Markham0757 said:
Hi everyone. So I'm brand new to rooting. This is my first rooted phone. I have the Att Variant of the Galaxy S5 and I'm looking to install a custom Recovery so I can save my phone if anything happens to it. From reading I'm pretty sure my only option is Safestrap? I'm running KitKat 4.4.4 with build OA1.
I did see and find tutorials and DL links for NG3. But I don't want to install that if that is not what I need for my phone. (Obviously). If anyone can help me and point me in the right direction that would be great and HIGHLY APPRECIATED.
I also know I want to get rid of the bloatware on my phone and install an adblocker
Any suggestions on how to do thos or apps to look into ?
Also any other this you guys would first do after rooting a new phone for the first time
Please and thanks. Glad to finally be apart of this Community.
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Start here, not in the dev forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general, http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help
Sorry, I though this was help and trouble shooting.
Headed there now.
I did install the ND3 and it works fine on OA1 if anyone else has this question.
I've looked through official Samsung material and they currently don't offer any methods of rolling back the device to its previous update. It has vexed me with issues both aesthetic and software related and I was wondering if anyone perhaps preserved one of these builds, if it was possible at all, and if I could do it without bricking the phone! At the moment I feel crazy enough to try it and frankly this would be an educational experience. I've done a lot of work with Windows and I'm vaguely familiar with Linux terminals. Maybe I'm asking for too much.
If anyone out there is crazy enough to have an answer to my question, I would be very appreciative. Samsung really dropped the ball on this one and I had no idea it was already shipping or else I would've attempted to prevent this. Usually I really enjoy One Ui, but today, not so much. Thanks in advance.
I think you need to unlock the bootloader. All what i could find is if you try to rollback you stuck in download mode.
Just download the firmware from sammobile or somewhere else and flash it via Odin I managed to get mine back to One UI 3 fine
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I think you need to unlock the bootloader. All what i could find is if you try to rollback you stuck in download mode.
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That's fine with me. Probably going to take more time but I'm not too worried. This is kind of my life raft out if I really hate 12. Which I'm not enjoying so far. Even if it didn't have the bugs.
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Just download the firmware from sammobile or somewhere else and flash it via Odin I managed to get mine back to One UI 3 fine
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Thank you very much for the resources. Glad to know this is possible!
adamlee2012 said:
Use Frija to download firmware for SM-G998B (EXYNOS) AND XSA which is still on Android 11. It downloads latest update for specific country.
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I have the Snapdragon with 12GBs of RAM. Will your method still work if I have the right firmware?