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Hello,
I know this has been discussed so many times and in so many places. But I need help...
My tab came with middle east version of the firmware and it has so many things in there that I dont want. I want to install the latest European version of the firmware and I dont really care about Arabic support.
I tried this once (got the firmware from SAMFIRMWARE.com - XXJMA) and tried by luck with Odin..all I got in the end was a brick. I got samsung to bring my Tab back to life..but now I want to do it again. Could some one PLEASE give detailed descr. on how I can install the European firmware on my tab? Appreciate your help.
PS: I AM a noob!
Hi first things first make sure your tab is unlocked sim lock off
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My tab is unlocked and the sim lock is off.
I beleive my mistake was something to do with the PIT file and repartition.
what i did was flashed JM6 first then JMA
Just select the whole JMA.tar file as PDA. No repartition, PIT, Phone or CSC.
Flash. If it doesn't reboot after flash, reboot into recovery so it completes the install. Done.
thanks for the info..but if you look at http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-p1000.htm it says I need to use P1.pit for both the versions. Now i am confused. Please comment....
sorry yes use p1.pit
OK. Thanks...to summarize..
1. Switch on USB debug on tab
2. kill Kies
3. Start Odin (after going to download mode on the tab)
4. select the pda file (.jar) and the .pit.
5. Ensure repartion is switched off
6. start! once this is done, repeat for the second pda file.
Some more questions...
a. Now I dont understand why I need to use the JM6 first and then the JMA. Why not directly try JMA?
b. Also, I am right about the repartition? Last time I remember when I selected the .pit file, the repartition came on automatically. But by the time I realised it, it was too late. The process had already started and it never ended.
c. How long does it normally take for the update process to end?
Thanks for your help. Hopefully this time I wont brick the tab.
im interested in this thread too. I dont really know how to flash to Euro firmware. If there is any people want to share what they did, I appreciate.
Anybody? Please help us noobs!
aidicula said:
Anybody? Please help us noobs!
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you have to create an account here . there, on the bottom of the page you'll find a PDF file with everything what you need and also a video..enjoy
JMA is an update of JM6
that 's why you need the JM6 first
To flash it in JM6, I ve used Odin
set the pit file , the PDA PHONE and CSC
for the JMA refer to the JMA thread
1. Would someone please guide us to the JMA thread? I tried and couldnt find anything!
2. Also, there is no CSC file specified in samfirmware.com. I can see the download links for them on the website, but how do I know which one to use?
3. I just noticed on samfirmware there is a JMC version available now. Is that another update to the JM6? Can I go directly to JMC without the JMA ?
These questions should prove the 'noob' tag!
:EDIT!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884343
a. That has clearly explained the way to do it..but my ONLY question now is how do I know which CSC file to select.
b. The author mentioned something about 850 + 1900 and the modem. How does that affect the whole process? We would like the whole range.
I'm about to just flash my phone for the first time. can someone please help me with the following?
i have an i5801 and i want to keep it that way after flashing. so i just need to delete boot.bin and sbl.bin right?
does deleting these two files also ensure that i don't hard brick my phone?
can someone give me a link to download indroid 4.3? (that is the best version of indroid, right?)
what is the ops file? where can i download that from?
and what is this "package" that i need to download?
and last, how do i clear the cache?
btw, these are questions for the steps given in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873645
Mohit12 said:
I'm about to just flash my phone for the first time. can someone please help me with the following?
i have an i5801 and i want to keep it that way after flashing. so i just need to delete boot.bin and sbl.bin right?
does deleting these two files also ensure that i don't hard brick my phone?
can someone give me a link to download indroid 4.3? (that is the best version of indroid, right?)
what is the ops file? where can i download that from?
and what is this "package" that i need to download?
and last, how do i clear the cache?
btw, these are questions for the steps given in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873645
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Firstly flash Indroid 4.1 :
Link To Indroid 4.1 [Part 1]
Link To Indroid 4.1 [Part 2]
Once the download is complete, extract using WinRAR/7Zip. The 'package' is the .tar file you find inside. Flash it as 'One-Package' using Odin.
Here is the link to the OPS File :
OPS File
How to Wipe Cache :
After flashing 4.1, reboot into Recovery by pressing and holding Volume Up + Volume Down + Menu Button + Power Key. The phone will boot into CWM. Scroll down (using the volume keys) and select (using the menu key) the option that says : "Wipe Cache". Ignore error messages (if any). Click on Reboot System.
From what I see, Indroid 4.3 is an update.zip file. Which means, you need to have CWM already installed. After installing 4.1, download 4.3.
Download Link for Indroid 4.3
Now follow these instructions :
rudolf895 said:
Instructions to install the Update.zip:-
Put the Zip file into SD card(dont extract)
Do not re-name the .zip file.
Get into recovery.
Using Volume Keys navigate to "Install zip from sdcard"
Choose zip from sdcard.
Navigate to the file you copied to sd card.
Hit home key when selected
Select yes.
Wait for the update.zip to install and finish
Then hit reboot system 26 now
And your should be done.
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You should have Indroid 4.3 up and running in your device now
I know it sounds tedious. But believe me, it isn't that hard
DUDE! THANKS A GAZILLION!
REALLY appreciate it. *pushes thanks button*
oh ya, about the boot.bin and sbl.bin
do i delete them to retain my i5801 boot screen? or to make sure my phone doesn't get hard bricked? or both?
so if i delete them, there is NO WAY how i can ruin my phone?
sorry for being so cautious but it's my first time flashing, and i kind of lost my bill. so my phone is out of warranty. and if it does get hard bricked, that'll be bloody expensive.
thanks for the earlier post though.
Mohit12 said:
oh ya, about the boot.bin and sbl.bin
do i delete them to retain my i5801 boot screen? or to make sure my phone doesn't get hard bricked? or both?
so if i delete them, there is NO WAY how i can ruin my phone?
sorry for being so cautious but it's my first time flashing, and i kind of lost my bill. so my phone is out of warranty. and if it does get hard bricked, that'll be bloody expensive.
thanks for the earlier post though.
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Yes. If you delete boot.bin and sbl.bin, you will retain your I5801 bootscreen and you ll not get your phone hardbricked. You can manually delete them or stock firmwares without boot.bin and sbl.bin are available here in XDA. Check the development section.
k, thanks. last question : according to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873645
in step 4, it says :
"4) Check protect ops checkbox (Don’t check this if you are flashing I5801 with I5800 firmware for the first time.)"
i'm using an i5801, and i want to flash InDroid. but is InDroid i5800 or i5801 firmware? so should i check the box or no?
answer this and i'll be able to FINALLY flash my phone.
like i said, sorry to be so cautious over even petty details but if something goes wrong, i'm screwed because i lost my bill so i'm pretty much out of warranty (also, because i rooted my phone, so the bill doesn't matter).
Mohit12 said:
k, thanks. last question : according to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873645
in step 4, it says :
"4) Check protect ops checkbox (Don’t check this if you are flashing I5801 with I5800 firmware for the first time.)"
i'm using an i5801, and i want to flash InDroid. but is InDroid i5800 or i5801 firmware? so should i check the box or no?
answer this and i'll be able to FINALLY flash my phone.
like i said, sorry to be so cautious over even petty details but if something goes wrong, i'm screwed because i lost my bill so i'm pretty much out of warranty (also, because i rooted my phone, so the bill doesn't matter).
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Yes, check this box
It is possible to flash indroid ddjp4 rom...!?
Raunak44 said:
It is possible to flash indroid ddjp4 rom...!?
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Its based on the updated firmware for India (DDJP4). Swype and Camera bugs fixed.
And yes, you can definitely flash it!
Okay, dude. sorry to bring up this post again but i had (yet another) internet-not-working-days. Anyway, i downloaded the two Indroid 4.1 parts and they're 001 and 002 files. WinRAR says it might be broken or damaged, or it doesn't recognise it. Also, I can't seem to download the 4.3 update. Is there any other site where it is hosted?
And I currently use DDJP2, but everywhere on the forum people use JPM or now DDJP4. I can flash Indroid, or any custom ROM no matter what stock firmware i'm using right? Or does that also matter?
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Okay, dude. sorry to bring up this post again but i had (yet another) internet-not-working-days. Anyway, i downloaded the two Indroid 4.1 parts and they're 001 and 002 files. WinRAR says it might be broken or damaged, or it doesn't recognise it. Also, I can't seem to download the 4.3 update. Is there any other site where it is hosted?
And I currently use DDJP2, but everywhere on the forum people use JPM or now DDJP4. I can flash Indroid, or any custom ROM no matter what stock firmware i'm using right? Or does that also matter?
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No problemo.
Download HJSplit and use it to join the split archives (InDroid 4.1 CWM Clean.7z.001 and InDroid 4.1 CWM Clean.7z.002).
Or, try this Torrent Link. Might be slow, but its bound to work!
And yes, you can flash whichever ROM you wan't. Hell, I didn't even know which firmware I was on the first time I flashed a Custom ROM!
Incase you just can't download the InDroid package, move on to Kyrillos' ROM. Its equally good.
Good luck
HI
This is Just for People who want to flash 2.3.4 firmware or any other firmware but don't want to root their phones like me.
Again All Posts are within XDA and Due Thanks to the OP's and DEVS
I'll Try to be as informative and clear as possible ( Its more for the newbies )
First off all it has been stated this 2.3.4 is leaked and not official
So lets Begin
1. Install latest Kies of samsung > connect your phone and make sure all drivers are Installed and your phones is recognised in Kies > Backup if you wanna
2. Close Kies ( make sure its not running in the system tray) > Install ODIN
Get Odin v1.85 from here: http://www.multiupload.com/1RTGSE061G
Just extract Odin folder and keep the odin3.ini file in it.
How to USE ODIN in SECOND POST
3. Download your 2.3.4 Firmware ( or any other firmware you wish to flash)
a) Download Link Stock XXKG1 : http://www.multiupload.com/2EMBQMYF4V (via ficeto) or If you can find other links
and Extract It > you should have four files:
b) CODE_I9100XXKG1_CL349526_REV02_user_low_ship (goes into PDA section)
GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKG1 (Goes into CSC section)
MODEM_I9100XXKG1_REV_02_CL1034110 (Goes into Phone section)
u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit (not required)
4. Open ODIN and put the files in the respective TABS > Do not change (tick or untick any other boxes) read the second post by intratech
5. Put phone in Download Mode
a) DOWNLOAD MODE - Volume Down + Home Button + Power Button
b) Volume Up to get into Download Mode
c) Connect phone and wait till First Box in ODIN turns Green
d) Click Start and wait till phone flashes and Reboots automatically ( can take up to 15 mins)
e) Once phone reboots you are Done you can close ODIN
ORIGINAL POSTS, OFFICIAL FIRMWARES and CARRIER FIRMWARES HERE
Thanks to - INTRATECH,TANMAY,FICETO and the DEVS CONCERNED
PS : If I have missed out anything let me Know and I will update
INTRATECHS GUIDE TO FLASHING WITH ODIN - Scroll Down to see the screen shots in HIS POST
Flashing Firmware with Odin
1. Just download the firmware version you want from above and extract the .tar file in the archive and save it somewhere
2. Reboot your phone to download mode.
To get download mode shut down the device. After it shuts off completely simultaneously press the Down volume key+ Home button + press the power button .
You should see a warning asking you to press volume up if you want to continue or volume down to cancel, press volume up. You are now in download mode!
3. Start Odin
4. Click on the PDA button and browse to the .tar file that you extracted in step 1
If the package has more than one .tar archive then they will be labelled with PDA, Phone/Modem and CSC. Just put them in the corresponding section of Odin
5. DO NOT PUT .PIT FILE AND DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TICK REPARTITION.
Anyone ask about .pit file is a moron
Should look like this screenshot
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/5705/odinm.jpg
If the package has 3 files it should look like this:
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/8290/odinxm.jpg
Regardless of firmware version it's still the same methodology
6. Connect the USB cable and wait for the ID:COM section to turn yellow
7. Click start to flash
8. Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the device, it will reboot when it finishes.
It will not wipe your phone if you flash as recommended
Will I loose all my data and programs?
let me be the first to thank you
i am coming from iphone4 so all these terms and apps are new to me, and while i can use the search function a lot of times it takes several pages of read-thru to piece together what you have put in 1 concise post
btw i love the SG2 and android platform, steve jobs can toss my salad
If you flash any 2.3.3 you don't seem to loose any data... but yeah updating to 2.3.4 you do loose data and programs.
I didn't have many programs, but market restored most of them from me, and good to backup first.
Also kies gives me that I can't update firmware maybe cause its the latest one and it don't recognise the firmware.
Please be aware this is a leaked version, so if you want you could wait for the official one, I so far had no problems whatsoever
Just one noob question, SII being my first android phone, i assume that in order not to lose warranty you still have to use USB jig to reset rom counter if something bad happens, right ?
Sp1tfire said:
Just one noob question, SII being my first android phone, i assume that in order not to lose warranty you still have to use USB jig to reset rom counter if something bad happens, right ?
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Sorry I have no clue about that But I guess you could always flash the carrier branded firmware from INTRATECH's posts.. links in my first post as well.
I guess it only applies if you root your phone (I could be wrong).
Here is a link if its any good to you
[HOWTO] reset custom binary counter in download mode
obionenairobi said:
Will I loose all my data and programs?
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With low packages you will so yes.
Good work tfn.
Intratech said:
With low packages you will so yes.
Good work tfn.
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All thanks to you Mate , It mostly all leeched off your posts
Sp1tfire said:
Just one noob question, SII being my first android phone, i assume that in order not to lose warranty you still have to use USB jig to reset rom counter if something bad happens, right ?
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If you are using stock kernel there is no counting in custom binary,so no problem with your warranty.You can check your counter if you go to download mode.By the way usb jig is always usefull.
Regards
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afilopou said:
If you are using stock kernel there is no counting in custom binary,so no problem with your warranty.You can check your counter if you go to download mode.By the way usb jig is always usefull.
Regards
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Thanks for the info
Is it possible to use another CSC from older stock releases together with this? ie, flashing this, and then after that flashing the multi CSC "MultiCSC OXXKF1" for instance? The reason im asking is that ppl have reported this rom to not include the nordic keyboard's for swype etc, and thats sort of a gamebreaker for me.
rulleeeee said:
Is it possible to use another CSC from older stock releases together with this? ie, flashing this, and then after that flashing the multi CSC "MultiCSC OXXKF1" for instance? The reason im asking is that ppl have reported this rom to not include the nordic keyboard's for swype etc, and thats sort of a gamebreaker for me.
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I dont see any reason why not.
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tried it, and it worked to install that CSC, but i thought the keyboard layouts were included in that but i was misstaken, guess ill go back to the KF3 nordic release, meh
password request
after i install it asks me to confirm password.i dont know anyone help me please
xboxfan said:
after i install it asks me to confirm password.i dont know anyone help me please
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I believe it must be your samsung account password.. or unless you had a security lock password.. Try one of those
xboxfan said:
after i install it asks me to confirm password.i dont know anyone help me please
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Whatever the pin unlock code that you use to unlock the device in the password that you need.
tfn said:
If you flash any 2.3.3 you don't seem to loose any data... but yeah updating to 2.3.4 you do loose data and programs.
I didn't have many programs, but market restored most of them from me, and good to backup first.
Also kies gives me that I can't update firmware maybe cause its the latest one and it don't recognise the firmware.
Please be aware this is a leaked version, so if you want you could wait for the official one, I so far had no problems whatsoever
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tanx so much!!!..i`m downloading...keep it up bro
There is one thing I don't understand how to do. Before I flash my firmware with the new 2.3.4 version, I would like to take a copy of my existing firmware from my phone first and save it to my PC. So that I have the option of putting my phone back to how it was if for some reason I want to revert my phone. I understand that I would need to buy a jig to reset the update counter.
So is it possible to save my existing firmware to my PC first?
I did try looking at the download page but there were so many different countries and carrier versions that I found it confusing. I am stock KF3 uk unbranded O2 still running 2.3.3
Thanks
Thank you tfn. Great instructions, I am loving the new update.
Long story short, I lost my IMEI. After reading a lot and trying a lot of thing, I was able to restore the product code but still, my IMEI is a generic one.
I can still access network and make calls, but it bugs me so I have yet one last thing to try; revert to stock eclair rom.
Only thing, I can't find any of those...
Actually, I "found" I9000UGJH2 but when I push it with Odin, I get a boot loop (with the samsung logo)
So, doest anyone can provide me with a stock Eclair rom?
IE:
-I9000UGJH2
-I9000DTJG4
-I9000UGJG8
Thanks!
Get a GB stock ROM and flash it via Odin...
FYI: If I ask for a specific version I have already tried those easely available, from JL2 to KG3 to JL2 then upgrade via kies to KG3.
as stated on the original request, I want to test eclair as it was the original rom on it.
Then try FroYo. It's better than Eclair.
Bro, you have to learn to read...
JL2=froyo
KG3=GB
ALL ALREADY TRIED...
I specificaly asked for those rom FOR A REASON!
Hey.
Take a look at samfirmware, a quick search told me they have it there. You need to register (think it's still free, i haven't gone there in a while)
http://www.sammobile.com/
I've seen there:
Android 2.1 I9000HVJH1
Android 2.1 I9008ZMJG1
Android 2.1 I9000DXJG4
Android 2.1 I9000DDJF2
so pick your poison and good luck.
Also, since your chances of actually recovering imei that way are 50% at this point (it'll either work or not ), i'll also leave a document that tells you how to rebuild the /efs folder. Sorry, portuguese was the only language i found this (picked from another forum). I guess you can always use google translate if you need or shoot me a pm if you have any trouble understanding the language at some point, i'll be glad to help.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/...NQ__7Xmy7vS7KTxY/edit?authkey=CL3S_f8M&pli=1#
Again, good luck with that. I'm guessing if you ever recover your imei, an /efs backup will be the first thing you'll do
None of them actually works when you click on "download" on samfirmware.com
Thanks for the guide, I'll check this out!
t1mman said:
None of them actually works when you click on "download" on samfirmware.com
Thanks for the guide, I'll check this out!
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Listen carefully;
The reason why you got a boot loop while flashing eclair,that could happen if you're flashing ONE FILE ROM (which is same as rooting,onnly PDA)..
I %100 recommend that;
Flash a rom that HAS 3 FILES ,and with that , also PIT file which makes it 4 files BASE flashing...
Roms that are containing 4 files..
XXJVU (2.3.6 GB)
XXJVQ(2.3.4 GB)
JVQ could looks like older but belive me flash JVQ then you can GET JW4 latest offical european Value Pack firmware FROM KIES!.
All you have to do ;
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_UDv0VHoyaRak95b0NSX3Q1Tlk/edit?pli=1 download this (this is my recovery rom )
in zip file,there are 4 files and they are;
s1_odin_20100512.pit (which goes to PIT in odin)
CODE.tar (which goes to PDA in odin)
MODEM.tar (which goes to PHONE in odin)
CSC.tar (which goes to CSC in odin)
MAKE SURE RE PARTITION is CHECKED.Then flash it .)
After that when you get your imei back,
type *#272*imeinumber# in dialer then change CSC to XEU (united kingdom).. Then connect to kies and voila!!!!!! You 'll get JW4
Again, thanks for the heads up but I NEED an eclair rom for a SPECIFIC reason, a specific test, I have already tested GB and Froyo and it doesn't work.
I don't need it for JW4 or any other already available rom out there, I can already flash them with Odin or flash with CWM.
So, if anyone has the 3 files for I9000UGJH2 and can provide it, please let me know! I can provide an FTP for you to drop it.
BTW, I've tested the portugeese walktrough to no result.
Hmm.Okey then but ,if gb/froyo flashing didn't get your imei back..I dont think eclair wont get that too
Is it must be UGJH2? Or any other eclair roms.. ?
Sorry for your imei bro btw...i hope you can get it back... Did you ever take a backup of your efs folder on any custom roms before this thing happened?
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try to flash any eclair rom you find,preferably stock
I would think that, since the IMEI and Product number are "related" (in the /efs folder), it would need to, at least, have the product code (sell code, with *#272*IMEI#), that's why I'm looking for thoses specific roms.
And no, I didn't made a backup prior to this... :S
snchep drgs
t1mman said:
Long story short, I lost my IMEI. After reading a lot and trying a lot of thing, I was able to restore the product code but still, my IMEI is a generic one.
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Would you mind to tell me how? because i lost my generic imei too. Thanks...
zakrilex said:
Would you mind to tell me how? because i lost my generic imei too. Thanks...
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Wow, that was long ago!
I think you can change your product code this way:
To change the CSC (otherwise known as product code) dial *#06# to get your imei and write it down carefully.
Then dial *#272*your imei# (replace "your imei" with the 15 digit code you just wrote down) and you will get to the CSC selection screen.
Choose the one you want then hit "install".
Be aware that changing the CSC will effectively do a 'wipe data' on your phone.
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But for the IMEI, you'll have to get it reprogrammed by a provider or something similar.
Just got my phone back from the repair shop and I seem to have messed up its ability to be a phone! Managed to restore a nandroid (seems it was still rooted) but the wifi / calls weren't working ...
The CSC code revealed with so I tried CSC changer from the shop and inadvertently made things worse ... I've ended up with a German CSC and can't get it back to BTU! (CSC changer goes through the motions but can't change it back )
So I thought I'd try to get back to the main problem, this longer 'CSC' number that gets displayed with *#1234# - it shows both my AP and CP as:
I9505XXUBMEA
But the 'CSC' here is:
I9505OXABMEA
I'm hoping if I can change that I'll be closer to get this phone working? Can anyone help? (NB it's on Android 4.2.2. right now)
Thanks! :laugh:
Damn, well, still pulling out my hair here. So far I've tried installing the same pre-rooted ROM that got me set up last time I rooted:
I9505XXUBMEA-PRE-ROOTED-ODEX-FULL.tar.md5
No wifi...
Then as I seemed to remember similar problems last time, the following files:
I9505XXUBMEA-MODEM.tar.md5 (via 'PHONE')
I9505XXUBMEA-WiFi-FIX.tar.md5 (via 'PHONE')
All go fine over ODIN, but I still have no WI-FI and the dialler goes blank if I try and make or receive calls! ><
Any help would be much appreciated..
Have you tried flashing the original stock firmware?
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Not sure which one to use! Does it matter? Want to stay on 4.2.2 and keep life simple (seems 4.3+ complicates things) .. but I can't seem to find a 4.2.2 UK ROM (That's BTU, right?)
Can anyone point me in the direction of a stock ROM that I can flash to reset things?
Glad you got help in the other thread.
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For sure all was ok before you restored ur backup. Dont restore more backups atm:
1. Make a backup of ur Internal Memory
2. Make a factory reset (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.)
3. Conect it to Kies 3
4. Kies 3 will give u the info you need for know ur correct CSC. This will be btw parenthesis close CSC.
5. Knowing ur CSC, take a look for this firmware in Sammobile.com
6. Download and flash it with ODIN (Dont flash a "Black EDITION" if ur phone isnt it)
7. Dial *#1234# again and take a look if u have the same what Sammobile was telling you. If not, flash again the firmware. (Example in pic attached)
8. Attach more problems here if u still having them :highfive:
Thanks so much Joku. I've got to step 4 but it doesn't give me a lot of info. Offers firmware upgrade then says :
Current firmware: PDA:MEA / PHONE:MEA / CSC: MEA (DBT)
No idea what this means or how to find relevant firmware in step 5 so any advice would be much appreciated!
Cheers
Joku1981 said:
For sure all was ok before you restored ur backup. Dont restore more backups atm:
1. Make a backup of ur Internal Memory
2. Make a factory reset (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.)
3. Conect it to Kies 3
4. Kies 3 will give u the info you need for know ur correct CSC. This will be btw parenthesis close CSC.
5. Knowing ur CSC, take a look for this firmware in Sammobile.com
6. Download and flash it with ODIN (Dont flash a "Black EDITION" if ur phone isnt it)
7. Dial *#1234# again and take a look if u have the same what Sammobile was telling you. If not, flash again the firmware. (Example in pic attached)
8. Attach more problems here if u still having them :highfive:
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Also do I know for sure this is the right (original) firmware? >< so much to learn!
jomtones said:
Also do I know for sure this is the right (original) firmware? >< so much to learn!
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Yeah. You was right. It was very difficult to find coz is an old firmware. I give u the link of what i found: HERE
*EDIT: Continuing step 6:
- Download and unzip this firmware
- It will give ya 2 files. You can delete the .dll
- Put ur phone in DOWNLOAD MODE and conect it to ur pc
- Open ODIN and flash the firmware (like the example in pic attached)
- Wait the process till end and enjoy ur phone again like new
Many thanks for the link Joku! Downloading now, I'll let you know how it goes..
Damn, not having any luck with this file - I've tried downloading it twice now on different PC's but it fails to write - drops out after aboot.mbn then 'complete(write) operation failed'...
Joku1981 said:
Yeah. You was right. It was very difficult to find coz is an old firmware. I give u the link of what i found: HERE
*EDIT: Continuing step 6:
- Download and unzip this firmware
- It will give ya 2 files. You can delete the .dll
- Put ur phone in DOWNLOAD MODE and conect it to ur pc
- Open ODIN and flash the firmware (like the example in pic attached)
- Wait the process till end and enjoy ur phone again like new
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So update... found I couldn't flash ANYTHING after the failed stock ROM flash, so I got a .PIT file and flashed that, now the phone boots again at least! Now downloading the Spanish stock ROM suggested by Malyrbu - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52635376&postcount=12236
One question - do these stock ROM files contain a kernel too? Might getting the right stock kernel help fix things?
Thanks!
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So update... found I couldn't flash ANYTHING after the failed stock ROM flash, so I got a .PIT file and flashed that, now the phone boots again at least! Now downloading the Spanish stock ROM suggested by Malyrbu - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52635376&postcount=12236
One question - do these stock ROM files contain a kernel too? Might getting the right stock kernel help fix things?
Thanks!
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1. You dont need flash any Spanish stock ROM. Flash only the one I was telling you. I downloaded the DBT firmware and works perfect for me. OTHER LINK -> HERE
2. The firmware i told ya (DBT) contain STOCK Kernel too.
Weird, tried it a few times on different PC's now. Will try redownloading from your new link, thanks!
Joku1981 said:
1. You dont need flash any Spanish stock ROM. Flash only the one I was telling you. I downloaded the DBT firmware and works perfect for me. OTHER LINK -> HERE
2. The firmware i told ya (DBT) contain STOCK Kernel too.
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*sigh* well I still couldn't get that stock ROM to flash... re-downloaded from your new link and ran it again, fails in the same spot! Not sure what's going on... might try that Spanish 4.2.2.? If it would fix my wifi problem I could then go ahead and add a custom ROM, right? :crying:
Well, Spanish ROM borks too! >< ... looks the same as the other one you sent. If it's any help, I can see in tiny red text on the S4 screen -
SW REV. CHECK FAIL : fused : 3, Binary : 1
Ah f*ck, I think I may have borked phone stock flashing by trying to install a higher firmware ROM when I first got the phone back... not sure but when I google the SW REV CHECK FAIL that seems to be the problem people have.
Dunno what's going on... when I get the phone to boot after flashing PIT again it says Android Version 4.2.2 in the 'About Device'... but I still can't get WIFI to work ><
If it was in warranty I'd take it back about now, sadly it's an ebay'd phone!
OK I think I may have sussed out why it's not working. Really sorry for the confusion but I think I screwed things up right at the start, and then didn't remember ... one of those dumb things you do playing with your phone late at night. The first ROM I tried to flash, right after getting it back from repair, was a 4.4.2! .... I had no idea what a big deal that was ><
SO ... thankyou for bearing with me this long! Feel like such an idiot right now. I guess then that some fundamental thing has gotten changed by the ROM I tried then (it was this one ). DOH!
As I understand it, there's no going back now and I'll have to stick with 4.4.2 - please correct me if I'm wrong!