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What firmware for vibrant?

What firmware will the vibrant launch with?
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2.1 (Eclair) with 2.2 (FroYo) apparently coming later this summer.

No I know that I mean whats the build number like xxxjb3 or what??
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I'm interested in this as well. Hopefully we don't get one of the old stale firmware versions.

T959UVJFD is what my baseband says.

interesting close to jf3 firmware from russia.
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Have you tried using odin to upgrade your firmware to any other build?
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Scratch that maybe not a good idea until we get a dump and have a restore point. I get mine this week so ill do a system dump and try and put it in .tar format or md5
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Yea, i'm going to wait on trying anything until it's verified it works. Don't need a brick! One weird thing I've noticed thus far is that the email doesn't always sync when you schedule it and for some reason only some ringtones I assign to individual contacts work and on others the default ringtone rings. Other than that it is pretty quick, video is impressive on the super AMOLED and swype is even better than the the HD2.

The WiFi hotspot app is missing from the Vibrant firmware right?

yes but a quick root and installation of wireless tether fixes that!

Just installed jg1 for the I9000
I'll try anything once.... But it works, with even the same system folder bug that the I9000 has when running this ROM. Starts out in Russian, but no biggie. Unfortunately I can't post external links yet, so I'll do my best to direct you in a general direction of my sources.
The first ROM I installed is the JG1 ROM. I looked up "MoDaCo Custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S".
The tools needed are found on samsung-firmware.webs dot com. Sign up was needed. The tools are Odin3, a .pit file, and like I mentioned before the JG1 Rom. I choose that ROM with the intention of installing the MoDaCo ROM above.
So if you've trashed your original ROM, and then somehow you corrupted your flash card at the same time (bye bye backup), then absolutely, this is a viable option. Like I said everything's working at this point, but thats not gonna stop me.

MS_Guru said:
I'll try anything once.... But it works, with even the same system folder bug that the I9000 has when running this ROM. Starts out in Russian, but no biggie. Unfortunately I can't post external links yet, so I'll do my best to direct you in a general direction of my sources.
The first ROM I installed is the JG1 ROM. I looked up "MoDaCo Custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S".
The tools needed are found on samsung-firmware.webs dot com. Sign up was needed. The tools are Odin3, a .pit file, and like I mentioned before the JG1 Rom. I choose that ROM with the intention of installing the MoDaCo ROM above.
So if you've trashed your original ROM, and then somehow you corrupted your flash card at the same time (bye bye backup), then absolutely, this is a viable option. Like I said everything's working at this point, but thats not gonna stop me.
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you mean we can flash i9000 firmware to T9595?
Have you tried I9000XWJG5 ?

MS_Guru said:
I'll try anything once.... But it works, with even the same system folder bug that the I9000 has when running this ROM. Starts out in Russian, but no biggie. Unfortunately I can't post external links yet, so I'll do my best to direct you in a general direction of my sources.
The first ROM I installed is the JG1 ROM. I looked up "MoDaCo Custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S".
The tools needed are found on samsung-firmware.webs dot com. Sign up was needed. The tools are Odin3, a .pit file, and like I mentioned before the JG1 Rom. I choose that ROM with the intention of installing the MoDaCo ROM above.
So if you've trashed your original ROM, and then somehow you corrupted your flash card at the same time (bye bye backup), then absolutely, this is a viable option. Like I said everything's working at this point, but thats not gonna stop me.
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This is awesome. So it seems that there is a very good chance for a full compatibility among the ROMs of all Galaxy S variations.

In all honesty, I wouldn't go there. I'm what they call a glutton for punishment. My learning process... And FYI, the 9000 has a home button, the Vibrant does not. Made things interesting to say the least. If your ever get stuck in that position it's, up volume + power, hold through two power cycles, and you should get to the downloader. Lost root in the process, then adb and fastboot decided they would only communicate with my Vibrant when it suited them.
Anyways, after screwin with that for awhile I was able to find firmware. But don't go flashing it just yet, seems kinda buggy. But it is most definitely intended for the Vibrant. If anything, just snag it and save a copy for the community. This seems to be the only working link left out of four.
Good lord, this is retarded. I still can't post links. Will someone please PM me so we can get these links posted before there dead too...

@al74 The only place I had any issues was the radio, and that was an older image I used. I'm pretty comfortable with how far I can push this thing now, which is surprisingly far. I'm gonna go on the rampage again tonight. Maybe I'll try some newer images. But seriously, if this is your only phone, don't do what I do.
Sweet I can finally post links. So here's what I've got. Remember anything you do with any of this is on your shoulders. But snag it you should.
Pretty sure this is the real deal, but not really sure where it originated. Boots as tmo Vibrant Galaxy S, but not sure if its official, hacked, partialy hacked. Play it safe and don't flash it to your only phone. I can attest to the fact that its got bugs and may not boot 100% of the way 100% of the time. Either way, have at it...
megaupload
Here's a link to the PIT file I've been using...
depositfiles
And here's a link to Odin3 v1.00...
depositfiles
These are the drivers I used with all the alien firmwares I've installed. There's an installer included, but I didn't use it. I'm just leaving everything I've been using intact...
Megaupload
I didn't keep notes on my sources, because this really only scratch's the surface of everything I dug through to find what worked. But I do leave the files in there fully intact state, so that if need be I can use Google to relocate them later.

@MS_Guru How did you get it to work? Now my phone won't detect my sim card and my volume buttons are mixed up and in recovery I can not select things with the power button.... I am starting to get worried I might had to live without m phone for a few days and return it to radioshack and hope no one notices what I did...
Reflashing with odin3 using the files you provided fixed the bootloader... now I just can't get into the phone... I am getting closer though, maybe if i update with the dump on the forums somehow...

Flash the older firmware it should fix it until we get a full dump to restore from..
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I believe I did (I started a post like the newb I am titled something about being retarded) but I get a blank screen, but I have the feeling I am doing something wrong. I also tried downloading the dump zip and renaming it to update.zip and tried to install it from the recovery screen but nothing... that or the same thing... ugh, just disappointing to get a new toy and immediatly ruin it for no good reason... and having paid 500ish only makes it worse, but I preordered from radioshack so maybe they will take it back pretty simple...
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Pretty sure we've already talked via pm. But read the whole post. I warned of the trouble of using these. Remember, this is the Development area. You should never flash firmwares without first considering the dangers, especially when I even warned you, a few times at that. But in all seriousness, you'll be fine. Throw that thing in a drawer, grab your old phone, and let these threads mature a bit. The way things are going, you'll be seeing valid fixes in no time. And seriously, even in my best efforts, I am absolutely unable to brick this thing.
Sorry to say it as I'm sure you've learned a tough lesson, but in the future, read the entire post. If someones saying things like, don't know where its from, hacked?, partially hacked?, Official?, I can attest to bugs, those should all be HUGE red flags. I provided this purely in the spirit of progressing future tools and ROM's, not to provide a functional firmware.
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Scared to download official ICS - Clear doubts

Are there any chances of me running into sumkind of bricking issue if i upgrade to ICS ? - I have always been on stock GB firmware and never messed around.
Also, is it so tht OTA updates are safe than kies coz kies will wipe complete data to install ICS and tht will inturn introduce wipe bug ?
PS: I will be downloading Indian official ICS.

In your situation it is highly unlikely you will brick your device since you are coming from stock and have never installed any other ROM

I respectfully disagree, I know there's a lot of talk about weather the ics stock roms are actually dangerous or not, but having seen brick after brick from several different scenarios, from people who've been on custom roms and upgrades, to brand new owners who've done one simple reset, and even a couple who just copied a movie across to their sd card. Unfortunately the casualties are not limited to being routed or with cwm.
There are works in progress jointly with a google coder on the matter of a possible fix, but at present still the only fix is a mobo replacement, or to bypass the problematic section of mmc.
I would highly recommend reading this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1659768
Also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661616
There is a risk, full stop. Of course, it's your decision and I wish you well.
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Same situation here... I am also downloading official OTA ics update... I am on stock GB as this screen shot....
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May i update it or not???

olivespin said:
Are there any chances of me running into sumkind of bricking issue if i upgrade to ICS ? - I have always been on stock GB firmware and never messed around.
Also, is it so tht OTA updates are safe than kies coz kies will wipe complete data to install ICS and tht will inturn introduce wipe bug ?
PS: I will be downloading Indian official ICS.
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If it's official I Dunn see any risk installing it. If it really bricks your device I'm sure Samsung will take full responsibility of it since it's official anyway.
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the only safe ICS at the moment is CM9 ,or ROMs based on CM9 Kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1627854
if you don't use samsung apps then cm9 is a better all rounder than official ICS ,plus it's safe.

Wondering the same thing...
I have non-rooted German Note, just found out about the official ICS release today (for some reason I never get Sammy alerts) checked for updates and it's there but thought I should come here and check to see if everyone was happy with it...lo and behold not only is it buggy but it can brick your phone???
Damn, after all the hurrying up and waiting this is what they release?
I don't know if the OTA update for non-rooted German Notes has faired any better than other combinations but I've cancelled the update twice as I've read through various threads here, just too scared...

Mate, I'd wait for a further kernel.
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If you never flashed any custom ROM, and you are using Kies or OTA upgrade, then the risk is that if something happens, you go to a Samsung Service Centre, and they repair it for you for free. It may take a couple of days for the Service Center to replace the motherboard - which is a hassle.
If that is your case, just flash it
I'd advice that you should NOT perform a factory reset after upgrading to ICS, (unless you don't mind bricking your phone and leave it in the Service Center for a couple of days).
Cheers

MR.change said:
the only safe ICS at the moment is CM9 ,or ROMs based on CM9 Kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1627854
if you don't use samsung apps then cm9 is a better all rounder than official ICS ,plus it's safe.
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Agreed. The only problem now is picking which one to go for!
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I'm almost exactly like op. I'm rooted but still on stock gb.
Like the others, I will wait until they develop a fool proof way to upgrade to ICS. It's really not worth it right now to even try it imo. Bricking my note would really suck.

DPMAce said:
I'm almost exactly like op. I'm rooted but still on stock gb.
Like the others, I will wait until they develop a fool proof way to upgrade to ICS. It's really not worth it right now to even try it imo. Bricking my note would really suck.
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same here... hoping that our patience pays off..

Okay guys,
I got a little adventurous, and updated my Note to official ICS via OTA today.
Will post my experience soon.

olivespin said:
Okay guys,
I got a little adventurous, and updated my Note to official ICS via OTA today.
Will post my experience soon.
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If you would like a little more peace of mind, you could always install a kernel built from patched Samsung ICS source. So far Franco and SpeedMod seem to be relatively safe. However, there has been one rather unscrupulous report of a brick while on Franco kernel. Because of the nature of the claim though, I, as well as Entropy and others are questioning the validity of the claim. Nevertheless, even though the patched source kernels are supposed to be "safer", only time will tell. Your best bet would have been to avoid the update until after a confirmed safe method of upgrading.
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well in my case i guess i'm just lucky. i already have flashed 3 ics, from stock gb lc1, namely: full repack (ics leak) by chainfire through mobile odin pro, lpy germany (dbtel) non wipe with cf-root lpy also through mobile odin pro, and lpf (taiwan) using pc odin (full iwpe) and i really like these ics releases than gb due to its smoothness and my battery lasts longer. the only thing that bothers me is that voodoo louder has only +3 db in its maximum whereas it is up to +10.5 db in gb and you could really tell the difference (i am using senheisser hd 449) and i cannot customize boot animation. i'm rooted but cannot modify the bootanimation using the same method as in gb, i.e., push the file in \system\media even if permissions are checked.

Updated my GT-7000 to ICS via OTA .
Running fine. Definitely better than GB.
Wants to do factory reset and data wipe but not enough courage to do that .
Hope this will fix soon.
Cheers

Well i did update and wiped to factory setting but no dead phone. .. Even on gb i had wiped it for many tines but my phone is still safe

Just a word of advice..
if you have Official ICS updates already on your phone, you can always go to a Samsung Center near your place and just have them be the one to flash and upgrade your device.
Why worry for something where you can just let the local subsidiary of sammy (on your area) do it for you?
For peace of mind and confidence, I should say.

This is my initial 9 hours with official ICS updated through OTA. After several time failed with Kies. Previously running GB 2.3.6 No root history.
So far so good.
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Upgraded via OTA. Perfect!
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A guide on how to reinstall stock firmware without flashing by using KIES

Hi! This would be my first thread. I am making this to help those who want to reinstall their firmware due to a faulty update but doesn't want to learn how to flash or to try even flashing firmware through Heimdall or Odin.
In this mini guide, we will make use of the dreaded Samsung Kies.
Now I know a lot of users actually hate this software. I kind of hate it too. It is way too quirky for my tastes.
Let me make a quick background as to WHY this guide is being made.
I have decided that for the first year of owning my new S3 (or as long as I can muster) I would avoid all rooting and flashing on the phone. I went berserk with flashing on my old phone, but I just wanna take it easy and live with stock for now. (Although, I do check in every now and then regarding the developments in the forums)
The time came for my country to update our Galaxy S3 to Jelly Bean. I updated my phone over the air. After the update, I had experienced several bugs regarding the new OS, such as stuttering, hanging, as well as that annoying contact bug where my phone keeps trying to call through the internet rather than through the phone network.
From my previous experience, flashing new firmware can sometimes cause issues if you don't clear your data. In some cases, a reinstall of the firmware of the device had to be done.
I did not want to break my oath (yet), so I tried to see what Kies could do for me in this regard.
I have owned an iPod touch before and went on a Jailbreaking adventure. I know for a fact that iTunes allows a restore of the firmware of the iDevice. I though that Samsung may have something similar on their KIES software. I was right.
Here is what I did.
WARNING! This process DELETES DATA on your device
First, start up KIES and install whatever seemingly random "update" it asks you to make.
Once you are updated, you should see this screen, provided you did not connect your phone yet:
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Go ahead and connect your phone. Once your phone is connected properly, it should display your device data, such as current firmware, upgradability, as well as the memory status of your phone.
Just go up to the top bar and choose firmware upgrade and initialization.
It should take you to this prompt:
As you can see, this process is a reformat and reinstallation of the latest firmware for your device. In my case, it was the latest Jelly Bean for my country. If you choose Ok, this next screen should pop up:
This tells you your current version, and what version the reinitialization will install for you.
After choosing OK, you should see a familiar screen. This screen is what you would look at if you were updating through KIES normally, say, from ICS to Jelly Bean. Just follow the prompts, read, and you should get through it in a couple of hours. It will download a fresh copy of the latest firmware for you, that is why it takes a while.
Once the process is complete, do one final restore to factory settings, and you should be as bug free as any other person on Stock firmware, legitimate bugs notwithstanding. For me, the experience is great, the phone is fast, and it was only a matter of time before I am once again back in business.
Thank you for your time in reading this humble guide!
I am not held responsible for anything bad that happens to your device such as bricking or whatever. Doing this is entirely up to you. Still, this is a whole lot safer than flashing, since it is an OFFICIALmethod of reinstalling a firmware. Any issues you get should be redirected to Samsung, the creator of KIES

Cool! Thanks for this.

I used this method last night. I was surprised after the update that all my programs, messages where still intact. I was expecting a freshly formatted phone. Anyway the great result is that this solved my power problems with Jellybean. My phone is now as power efficient or even better than it was with ICS! Thank you xenoyosh!

I'm glad this thread helped someone out.

Thank you so much for doing this tutorial! My Samsung Galaxy Reverb has been a pos since I rooted it, with a custom rom. I must have messed it up somewhere but I'm so thankful you could help! I've looked everywhere and couldn't find a stock recovery rom, that would work without a computer, for my phone. I finally don't feel like such a noob (granted I guess I sounded like one just now)! A million thank yous sir/madam!!! :laugh::victory:

heartofageek said:
Thank you so much for doing this tutorial! A million thank yous sir/madam!!! :laugh::victory:
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and you didn't click it...

One of my thanks has gone to the OP free of charge .
jje

what if kies tell me that my gti9300 does not support initialization?

I have been advocating this feature for a while now but one problem I found when doing this was that my csc changed to Korean from btu. I don't know if this occurred after performing a factory reset but it may be worth checking in your devices. If you have carried this out then unplug from your computer, reboot handset, reboot computer and then open kies and plug your phone in. Hopefully all is well, it's just something a ran in to on more than one occasion.
Cheers
Drew
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flaviobd said:
what if kies tell me that my gti9300 does not support initialization?
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Type it like this GT-I9300
It doesn't like lower case and you need to put the - in.
Drew
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Thanks for the tut OP, this has almost tempted me to try Kies! On a serious note, I'm bookmarking this and putting it in my "help me, I'm in the sh*t" folder!

slaphead20 said:
Thanks for the tut OP, this has almost tempted me to try Kies! On a serious note, I'm bookmarking this and putting it in my "help me, I'm in the sh*t" folder!
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Trying S4 apps i very very nearly needed this .
jje

What to do with this message?

yubobster said:
What to do with this message?
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Try unplugging your phone. Then open kies and follow the same steps add before without your phone plugged in.then plug it in in download mode when it says.
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lol love how you wrote this. Simple and easy to understand

pop-up window for starting upgrade freezes, and nothing can be seen, neither clicked
Hi,
First, compliments on making KIES actually looking workable!
BUT....I got to the point of the last pop-up window to install the update firmware, but this window opens blank (or see through to other windows that are elsewhere open), so I can not agree to nothing and neither continue.
I tried re-installing Kies, after totally de-install and cleaning up my computer etc, but effect is the same.
when I put my mouse below on the task-balk icone I can see the page in small, (not readable, too small for that), but in the pop up window nothing...
How can I fix this?? As I would prefer installing upgrade to JellyBean via KIES, rather than flashing with ODIN...
(Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, manufc Poland, bought in Greece, downloaded Kies via official site Samsung, computer windows Vista)

have you tried putting your phone in download mode before connecting to the computer? are your drivers installed correctly? lastly have you tried to upgrade using kies light? this uses less resources than the full version . allowing the program to update your software more efficiently. also once you connect the phone make sure not to move it or the micro usb cable or the computer. if anything is moved you may not be successful in upgrading due to a loose connection from the pc or phone or cable. If this doesn't work .try odin. Odin was created by samsng for internal use. It is faster and more reliable than kies. Just make sure KIES IS NOT RUNNING en flashing with ODIN. also regardless of which program you upgrade with . You should turn off your antivirus especially.as it can interfere with the update process.

Does this work on a s4 GT-I9505 international rooted phone (Australia)
i read in the tutorial it may cause problems but has anyone successfully updated a rooted 9505?
thanks jamie

phear13 said:
Does this work on a s4 GT-I9505 international rooted phone (Australia)
i read in the tutorial it may cause problems but has anyone successfully updated a rooted 9505?
thanks jamie
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Hardly going to post S4 I9505 stuff in an S3 forum .
jje

i have a gt-s6312 and my android is not
hi
i have a gt-s6312 now my phone is causing a android problem what to doo
aaaa i think my phone android is curropted
now my android 4.1.2 is not opening but my phone is working only android is not opening what to do help me plssss

mnksngh706 said:
hi
i have a gt-s6312 now my phone is causing a android problem what to doo
aaaa i think my phone android is curropted
now my android 4.1.2 is not opening but my phone is working only android is not opening what to do help me plssss
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This forum is not for your phone .

(SHV-E250S/K/L) PA-ROM Android 4.3 Smooth and stable

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Hi guys...
Welcome to my work....
PA-ROM has been build from SHV-E250 stock firmware (TW 4.3)... this it the first version, but it smooth and stable.....
Change log - Ver 1.0.1:
- Base SHV-E250 TW 4.3
- Deodexed, zippaligned
- Rooted
- Tweaked, init.d
- 4 way reboot
- Disable cache across OS
- 2 virtual button (lock + home) on startusbar
- Knox free
- ...
Link: https://sourceforge.net/projects/shve250jb43/files/PA-ROM/
How to install:
- If your phone on 4.1.2 you have to flash stock firmware first. Link: https://sourceforge.net/projects/shve250jb43/files/Stock_ROOTED/ Down load 3 files and use Hjsplit to join it then flash via Odin3.07
- In CWM, make full wipe then format cache, system, data also
- Flash PA-ROM...
- Everything done
Special thanks to: @wanam, dr.ketan

Recommend you choose PA-ROM.... Ver1.0.1

Nice to see continued support for our Korean variants.
Thanks for the hard work, mate!
If I'm on CM10.2, do I still need to flash stock firmware too?
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coolfire said:
Nice to see continued support for our Korean variants.
Thanks for the hard work, mate!
If I'm on CM10.2, do I still need to flash stock firmware too?
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Yes! it better for you.... After you flash stock firmware in my link... you still have CWM... and then flash PA-ROM...

Binhnt68 said:
Yes! it better for you.... After you flash stock firmware in my link... you still have CWM... and then flash PA-ROM...
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Got it! Will give it a run when time allows...
I'm currently on TWRP.
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PA-Rom over Knoxed ROM
Hi..
I upgraded my E250 with stock 4.3 ROM,
- i am getting a very bad battery life due to mdm_ keeping the phone awake
if i root using Chainfire CF method and remove the KNox files and the MDM apps
- i get IMSFramework error
if i root is using direct SU flashing and remove KNox files and the MDM apps
- i get IMSframework error but after sometime
so basically i realize that i made a mistake by upgrading to 4.3
can i install PA-ROM on a SHV250S which has been upgraded to 4.3 stock (I understand the bootloader has been upgraded and carries Knox components which need to disabled)
Please guide
Cheers

Ashtwinks said:
Hi..
I upgraded my E250 with stock 4.3 ROM,
- i am getting a very bad battery life due to mdm_ keeping the phone awake
if i root using Chainfire CF method and remove the KNox files and the MDM apps
- i get IMSFramework error
if i root is using direct SU flashing and remove KNox files and the MDM apps
- i get IMSframework error but after sometime
so basically i realize that i made a mistake by upgrading to 4.3
can i install PA-ROM on a SHV250S which has been upgraded to 4.3 stock (I understand the bootloader has been upgraded and carries Knox components which need to disabled)
Please guide
Cheers
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You can install PA-ROM now.
Note: Make full wipe and format cache, format system, format data first... then flash PA-ROM..

PA-Rom tried
Hi..
I upgraded my SHV-e250s to stock 4.3 and then rooted it, faced
- issue with poor battery life (from 18hrs to 5hrs .. extensive sue)
- when i rooted using the CF approach or direct approach - got IMSframework error
- phone not going into deep sleep at all
tried to install OmniRom 4.4 with bootloader converter
- OmniRom installed very nicely... but there was no GSM signal
tried installing using CWM for SHV,but no luck
(must say i am looking forward to 4.4 for SHV!)
finally i tried PA-rom
Pros
- installation was smooth.. no issues
- exact copy of Stoock ROM 4.3 but without KNOX
- rooted and working (no IMSframework error)
- completely bloatware free (though only 3 SKT application still there-- do not know why, but due t my bad experience with deleting apps and getting IMSFramework error... i have not done anything)
- every thing works
Cons
- some key stock applications missing (like Digital clock widget, Video player.....)
- very bad mod for Notification icons especially Battery and CLock font ..........can we go back to Stock (please guide how)
- excessive delay in waking up the phone... need a solution
- sometime delay is so much that you need to reboot to recover
- Smart launcher locker... not working ... causing phone not to come out of deep sleep
- not much mods...
biggest delta... no conference call capability in the dialer (call merge not there) and no call waiting option... even if enabled by operator.......need a Mod for this please
I am happy.. please use it without fear
Thanks.. looking forward to 4.4

SMS Still Limited
The only thing I want to change is SMS because it converts to MMS after 160 words.
Change it to international if possible. Thanks.
Anyway great rom so far

Great ROM
Binhnt68 said:
Recommend you choose PA-ROM.... Ver1.0.1
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Binhnt68
your ROM is great gives me all what I want and have been using this for 4 weeks now with out any issues
need help on few issues
1. Battery life is very bad used to get ~36hrs with 4.1.2 but now get only 16hrs with 4.3 .... can anything be done... Phone never goes to deep sleep, mdm_msic_pm0 keeps it awake all the time. is there a compatibiity issues between modem and RIL in 4.3?
2. I want call conference capability (Operator has already enabled and works on my old S2), how do I get the feature.. Razven had suggested to flash stock 7015 secphone.apk but due to 4.1.2 / 4.3 issues got an error
3. how do i revert to 100%stock look and feel - the battery icon and the clock icon in the notification bar
4. i find that there are are incompatibiity issues with Xposed framework... uninstalled it and it works like a charm
5. I-WLAN... what is this for... i am in India do i need this
6. com.skt.tbmom 1.0.1 - do i need this
7. skt hidden menu / diagnosis... if i remove this i am getting IMSframework error
8. where can i get stock kernel and modem ... so that if i flash another kernel / modem to check on battery issue, i can revert back to stock
Happy new year to all

My phone is in deep sleep and always delay in waking up. How can I fix it?

Xposed Framework
crisiandavid said:
My phone is in deep sleep and always delay in waking up. How can I fix it?
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Hi.. have you been using Xposed Framework...i have found that few modules of this framework are causing this, remove it and do a cache and partition wipe...
i had this problem a couple of times and had to be careful in what i install... the ROM is a bit sensitive if you play too much with removing components it give IMSFramework errors ...the base Sammy 4.3 is the culprit

Ashtwinks said:
Hi.. have you been using Xposed Framework...i have found that few modules of this framework are causing this, remove it and do a cache and partition wipe...
i had this problem a couple of times and had to be careful in what i install... the ROM is a bit sensitive if you play too much with removing components it give IMSFramework errors ...the base Sammy 4.3 is the culprit
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Thanks, I'll try it. Did you encounter a flickering screen after you flash the cf-autoroot?
Sent from my GT-N7105 using xda app-developers app

crisiandavid said:
Thanks, I'll try it. Did you encounter a flickering screen after you flash the cf-autoroot?
Sent from my GT-N7105 using xda app-developers app
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No I did not get the flickering screen after rooting, but cf-autoroot means of rooting this device on stock rom 4.3 version for this device.. it gives framework errors.
PA- Rom is pre rooted
but please note.. 4.3 is a battery drainer (from 36hrs to 16hrs), i reverted back to 4.1.2 version and i do not think i will upgrade till i hear that battery life is back to normal (there seems to be some RIL-Modem compatibility issue in 4.3 version)... i will give 4.3 a skip as there are not many changes in this upgrade from 4.1.2
Cheers

Ashtwinks said:
No I did not get the flickering screen after rooting, but cf-autoroot means of rooting this device on stock rom 4.3 version for this device.. it gives framework errors.
PA- Rom is pre rooted
but please note.. 4.3 is a battery drainer (from 36hrs to 16hrs), i reverted back to 4.1.2 version and i do not think i will upgrade till i hear that battery life is back to normal (there seems to be some RIL-Modem compatibility issue in 4.3 version)... i will give 4.3 a skip as there are not many changes in this upgrade from 4.1.2
Cheers
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Can you download through Kies or must I find the stock ROM? I have a SHV-E250S
Thanks!!!

Thank you!!!
Your rom is So Awsome~and very smooth!
I want to your rom's structure and scripts for My n3 mod rom,
can I use that?plz
I will using for korean E250K users.

markmessier8888 said:
Can you download through Kies or must I find the stock ROM? I have a SHV-E250S
Thanks!!!
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Can you elaborate your questions please...could not understand your ask?

works like a charm thanks alot bro best rom ever

Kitkat
i Just home there is a Pa-rom kitkat soon maybe. depends to the devs

HELP
How to get rid of the Info's that keep popping on the Screen?
it shows this
PDA: E250SKSUEMK9
Phone: E250SKSUEMK6
CSC: E250SKSTEMK9
H/W: NULL
RF Cal Date: 2012.11.17
SMD: MEoo5370
Camera: N/A, FRONTCAM: N/A
TSP: MEoo5370
TSK: OX11
Band: UMTS, CH: n/A
UART: N/A USB : N/A
UN: CMBF63F11Bo6O8F
Memory: 32 GB

[Q] I need help.. ASAP..

I gotta keep this short as I have literally hours to fix this phone.
Here's the problem.
Mom's phone, installed some random Lollipop ROM on her Galaxy S4 like 2 months ago.
She's going to Europe tomorrow. Can' use ANY data, $10 each MB..
Her lollipop ROM has no way to disable Data. Even try data enabling widgets, they crash every time. Data can't be turned off. FML.
Either:
1. Fix this problem somehow ASAP. Within 4 hours.
2. Can someone recommend the most stable ROM there is there for this device, I'm so desperate.
I could potentially ruin her entire trip :/
Thanks for the help!

2PMintheAM said:
I gotta keep this short as I have literally hours to fix this phone.
Here's the problem.
Mom's phone, installed some random Lollipop ROM on her Galaxy S4 like 2 months ago.
She's going to Europe tomorrow. Can' use ANY data, $10 each MB..
Her lollipop ROM has no way to disable Data. Even try data enabling widgets, they crash every time. Data can't be turned off. FML.
Either:
1. Fix this problem somehow ASAP. Within 4 hours.
2. Can someone recommend the most stable ROM there is there for this device, I'm so desperate.
I could potentially ruin her entire trip :/
Thanks for the help!
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Just flash a stock TouchWiz ROM
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My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
Just flash a stock TouchWiz ROM
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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1. Is there anything I need to do specifically, are there any build number's or base numbers or anything that, if they're not something specific, I may brick her device attempting to install a Touchwiz ROM?
2. Could you please point me towards a specific ROM? If it isn't too difficult, I'm just stressed out of my mind..

2PMintheAM said:
1. Is there anything I need to do specifically, are there any build number's or base numbers or anything that, if they're not something specific, I may brick her device attempting to install a Touchwiz ROM?
2. Could you please point me towards a specific ROM? If it isn't too difficult, I'm just stressed out of my mind..
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Go to Settings/About Device and check the baseband. Go to Android Development and find the stock ROM that matches her baseband. Wipe Data, system, cache, etc. Flash ROM (I don't know about this device as I just got it, but on the S3 we had to wipe the internal SD when going back to Kitkat from Lollipop).
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
Just flash a stock TouchWiz ROM
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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Actually, is it possible to completely unroot and take of the custom ROM, going to completely stock Galaxy S 4 as if she had just purchased it from Sprint?
I feel like that is most reliable.

2PMintheAM said:
Actually, is it possible to completely unroot and take of the custom ROM, going to completely stock Galaxy S 4 as if she had just purchased it from Sprint?
I feel like that is most reliable.
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Yes. If you have a PC with Odin installed.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
Yes. If you have a PC with Odin installed.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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I do have Odin
Is it as simple as downloading the stock firmware, and flashing it with odin?
Do I need to worry about baseband for Unrooting with odin?
(Baseband is: L720VPUFNG2)

2PMintheAM said:
I do have Odin
Is it as simple as downloading the stock firmware, and flashing it with odin?
Do I need to worry about baseband for Unrooting with odin?
(Baseband is: L720VPUFNG2)
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Just download and run this in the PDA slot- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2861576
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
Just download and run this in the PDA slot- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2861576
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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First of all, I can;t explain how much I appreciate your quick responses and help.. saving my life here... haha!
Quick questions - Will doing this wipe all data from the device? Will it also unroot the device?

2PMintheAM said:
First of all, I can;t explain how much I appreciate your quick responses and help.. saving my life here... haha!
Quick questions - Will doing this wipe all data from the device? Will it also unroot the device?
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Yes and yes.... You caught me after I got home from work. Sometimes Odin doesn't wipe data, but it's supposed to. Also it wipes the internal SD usually, so back up your pictures/music/etc.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
Yes and yes.... You caught me after I got home from work. Sometimes Odin doesn't wipe data, but it's supposed to. Also it wipes the internal SD usually, so back up your pictures/music/etc.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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Perfect! And I have another question here, not sure if you can answer this, but there's this one game she loves to play, by Zynga, called Words on Tour.. She's 107 Levels in. It is connected to her Google Account, will the game data be saved when I have to re install the app?
Or do you think the level she's on is tied to her device specifically?

2PMintheAM said:
Perfect! And I have another question here, not sure if you can answer this, but there's this one game she loves to play, by Zynga, called Words on Tour.. She's 107 Levels in. It is connected to her Google Account, will the game data be saved when I have to re install the app?
Or do you think the level she's on is tied to her device specifically?
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Usually Zynga games are tied to Facebook, but you can download Titanium Backup for free and back it up. It banks up the app and data. Just make sure to move it off the Internal SD before you Odin.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
Usually Zynga games are tied to Facebook, but you can download Titanium Backup for free and back it up. It banks up the app and data. Just make sure to move it off the Internal SD before you Odin.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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Just made her a Facebook and connected it, I know you mentioned you believe Zynga games tie nto facebook, do you think when I reinstall the app and connect to facebook she'll be back on her furthest level?

2PMintheAM said:
Just made her a Facebook and connected it, I know you mentioned you believe Zynga games tie nto facebook, do you think when I reinstall the app and connect to facebook she'll be back on her furthest level?
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I know most other games do that, so I would assume so.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
I know most other games do that, so I would assume so.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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Just flashed that file you linked via Odin, didn't wipe anything on phone or anything, just opened odin, went into download mode, plugged in phone, put into PDA, and it went through, Pass!
But, It's been unplugged from my PC now for about 5 minutes, completely after finishing Odin, and it seems to not want to make it past part of the boot-up, where "Samsung" glows on and off.
Been glowing "Samsung" for 5 mins. Is this normal?

2PMintheAM said:
Just flashed that file you linked via Odin, didn't wipe anything on phone or anything, just opened odin, went into download mode, plugged in phone, put into PDA, and it went through, Pass!
But, It's been unplugged from my PC now for about 5 minutes, completely after finishing Odin, and it seems to not want to make it past part of the boot-up, where "Samsung" glows on and off.
Been glowing "Samsung" for 5 mins. Is this normal?
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I would wait a couple minutes more. Then if not, go into recovery and wipe your internal SD.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
I would wait a couple minutes more. Then if not, go into recovery and wipe your internal SD.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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I went in and wiped internal, re-flashed, and it's up! I'll report any problems, or a post saying we're all good!

Cool, glad you got it figured out.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

bilgerryan said:
Cool, glad you got it figured out.
My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience
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WORKS FLAWLESS!!
Can't tell you how much I appreciate the help... saved me tons.
Also helped make my mom's trip not ruined, and took away all the stress! She's been preparing a while for this, can't tell you how much you really ended up helping out.
Really appreciate it, one of the biggest Thank You's I've given, even though it may not show through text on a screen!