Ive been trying to figure out this whole firmware update thing, but the differences between the G1 and the ADP1 confuse me, so Il just try to ask.
Ive got an ADP1 with Build Number: dream_devphone-userdebug 1.0 UNLOCKED 116222.
I reckon there are various updates already available OTA for the G1, and my question is how to get those on my ADP1, and which updates I can get?
Kind regards, and sorry for the newbie question.
As far as is known, ADP1 currently has no official updates available. ADP1s running Android 1.1 (equivalent to PLAT-RC33) already have the latest core platform build. Only thing that is missing is some device-specific customization like Amazon MP3, Voice search, Maps 3.0. If you want to live on the cutting edge, the modified RC33 is available here.
jashsu said:
As far as is known, ADP1 currently has no official updates available. ADP1s running Android 1.1 (equivalent to PLAT-RC33) already have the latest core platform build. Only thing that is missing is some device-specific customization like Amazon MP3, Voice search, Maps 3.0. If you want to live on the cutting edge, the modified RC33 is available here.
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Well, I was running ADP1 1.0, so I just upgraded to 1.1! thanks for the info though!
This probably sounds like a stupid question BUT, when developing for Android, should I just use the latest google api/SDK available or should I install them all on eclipse? I'm grabbing them all from 2.0 onwards atm but is there any point?
No. Just get the latest. It will be able to handle the latest kernels and older ones so it would make sense to just get one (the latest one). Good luck in your development.
What is the likelihood that updated versions of Android will be available for the Touch (official or homebrew) ? It would be superfly if we could get a CyanogenMod release for it but I don't know how feasible that would be.
At some point, a sticky needs to be created saying that no custom roms are being developed at the moment, and won't be for a while.
I want to know if there is any ROM for my Galaxy Tab 4 7 Inch (SM-T230NU)?
just test if reply is working.. because i wroth you a big tutorial and i submited get a frustation error msg
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iSuperAwesome said:
I want to know if there is any ROM for my Galaxy Tab 4 7 Inch (SM-T230NU)?
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Sorry to not get this Tutorial as elaborated as I wroth before but I get flustered by getting a error when submit
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I use a windows software call SamFirm do download VERY FAST the lastest original firmware from Samsung servers.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
Note 1: You need to specify the “Region/Country” of the Firmware. For that, you can look at some sites that have the same Firmware (Links below). But don’t download from this sites, because is VERY SLOW.
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-T230NU
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T230NU/
http://www.androidayos.com/galaxy-tab-4-stock-firmware/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/links-stock-galaxy-tab-4-firmware-t3013128
Note 2: The region “BNN” is for the Samsung galaxy Tab 4 7.0 Nook Edition
How to use SamFirm:
1 - Model = SM-T230NU <-----------------(Ex: Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook 7.0" = SM-T230NU)
2 - Region = BNN <------------------------(Ex: “BNN” for Nook Edition)
3 - Auto = ON
4 - Click "Check Updates", if firmware for the particular region exist you see a msg in Log Window below
5 - Check CRC32 = ON <--------------------- Check is the file is intact
6 - Decrypt automatically = ON <----------- Decrypt file after download
7 - Click "Download” and choose the destination folder
8 – Extract the .md5 using 7-Zip (Nota: WinRAR get error sometimes)
9 – Done, now you can use Odin3 to upgrade you firmware
Cheers
iSuperAwesome said:
I want to know if there is any ROM for my Galaxy Tab 4 7 Inch (SM-T230NU)?
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It sounds like you were asking about custom ROMs, as opposed to keeping official firmware up to date which is what BXA is talking about. For the record, instead of installing an extra app just to keep up to date on official firmware releases, you can always check my threads which I keep up to date on official firmware releases for all Tab 4 variants:
--Official Tab 4 KitKat Firmware thread
--Official Tab 4 Lollipop Firmware Thread
Assuming you were inquiring about custom ROMs, below is a list of the most popular and/or well-maintained ROMs that will work for your device (pro-tip, even if the ROM says it's only for the SM-T230, it will work on your device, but you probably will lose IR blaster functionality). Before you ask, there are no viable CyanogenMod-based or even AOSP-based ROMs for this device (or SM-T230). They tried to get CyanogenMod working for your device, but as of right now the available builds either don't boot entirely or boot but have bugs like Wi-Fi not working. I'll link to the thread with the relevant info and downloads, but don't expect much, certainly nothing stable enough for daily use. The list I promised you:
--Acheron ROM (well maintained, popular, great dev to interact with, and even though I don't own your device, my recommended starting point)
--Prism Barebones (unfortunately apparently no-longer maintained, but still a solid, popular ROM by a well-respected dev, a legit alternative to Acheron)
--TranchidaKat (seemed to be gaining in popularity, unfortunately the dev recently took a break from maintenance)
--T230 Smooth ROM (I don't really know much about this ROM, but from what I can tell it seems/seemed reasonably popular)
There are a couple more ROMs I feel reluctant even mentioning, and can't really recommend with any sort of confidence. The first had an OK dev (seemed to be in the up and coming, eager to learn but not experienced stage of being a ROM developer): Octagon ROM
The next ROMs I'm going to mention I can't recommend in good confidence not just they're now slightly out of date, but because they seemed to have a few bugs, but more so the developer doesn't do much to instill my confidence in their knowledge base when it comes to developing ROMs for android. Also they're not really custom ROMs more than they're just the stock ROM with themes and skins applied, as opposed to any real under-the-hood performance improvements: Everything Google ROM; the previous ROM with a Marshmallow skin; and Android 5.0 Lollipop Material Design -{theme}-
Finally the CyanogenMod thread I mentioned, even though as I said, you will be disappointed if you insist on downloading anything to try it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/dev-cm12-1-t230-nu-development-thread-t3190971
One last thing before I go, in case you haven't found the custom recovery you need, you have three (although the first two are more recommended) choices: an older version of TWRP which I can guarantee will work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/root-galaxy-tab-4-7-t230-t2835264
Or a newer version of TWRP which should work for your device but I cannot personally guarantee that (click the link that says twrp-3.0.0.0-degas-160207-0212): http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-1-0-samsung-galaxy-t2922795
Regarding that newer TWRP, I'm pretty sure I've seen posts confirming it works for your device but I can't recall for sure and I personally installed the first (older version) on a friend's SM-T230NU, so your call. If you have a strong personal preference for CWM as opposed to TWRP, you can try the following recovery, but it's not actively maintained any longer, so be warned. Although to be fair, it works fine as far as I can tell, so again your call: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/development/recovery-philz-smnu-t2980094
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It sounds like you were asking about custom ROMs, as opposed to keeping official firmware up to date which is what BXA is talking about. For the record, instead of installing an extra app just to keep up to date on official firmware releases, you can always check my threads which I keep up to date on official firmware releases for all Tab 4 variants:
--Official Tab 4 KitKat Firmware thread
--Official Tab 4 Lollipop Firmware Thread
Assuming you were inquiring about custom ROMs, below is a list of the most popular and/or well-maintained ROMs that will work for your device (pro-tip, even if the ROM says it's only for the SM-T230, it will work on your device, but you probably will lose IR blaster functionality). Before you ask, there are no viable CyanogenMod-based or even AOSP-based ROMs for this device (or SM-T230). They tried to get CyanogenMod working for your device, but as of right now the available builds either don't boot entirely or boot but have bugs like Wi-Fi not working. I'll link to the thread with the relevant info and downloads, but don't expect much, certainly nothing stable enough for daily use. The list I promised you:
--Acheron ROM (well maintained, popular, great dev to interact with, and even though I don't own your device, my recommended starting point)
--Prism Barebones (unfortunately apparently no-longer maintained, but still a solid, popular ROM by a well-respected dev, a legit alternative to Acheron)
--TranchidaKat (seemed to be gaining in popularity, unfortunately the dev recently took a break from maintenance)
--T230 Smooth ROM (I don't really know much about this ROM, but from what I can tell it seems/seemed reasonably popular)
There are a couple more ROMs I feel reluctant even mentioning, and can't really recommend with any sort of confidence. The first had an OK dev (seemed to be in the up and coming, eager to learn but not experienced stage of being a ROM developer): Octagon ROM
The next ROMs I'm going to mention I can't recommend in good confidence not just they're now slightly out of date, but because they seemed to have a few bugs, but more so the developer doesn't do much to instill my confidence in their knowledge base when it comes to developing ROMs for android. Also they're not really custom ROMs more than they're just the stock ROM with themes and skins applied, as opposed to any real under-the-hood performance improvements: Everything Google ROM; the previous ROM with a Marshmallow skin; and Android 5.0 Lollipop Material Design -{theme}-
Finally the CyanogenMod thread I mentioned, even though as I said, you will be disappointed if you insist on downloading anything to try it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/dev-cm12-1-t230-nu-development-thread-t3190971
One last thing before I go, in case you haven't found the custom recovery you need, you have three (although the first two are more recommended) choices: an older version of TWRP which I can guarantee will work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/root-galaxy-tab-4-7-t230-t2835264
Or a newer version of TWRP which should work for your device but I cannot personally guarantee that (click the link that says twrp-3.0.0.0-degas-160207-0212): http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-1-0-samsung-galaxy-t2922795
Regarding that newer TWRP, I'm pretty sure I've seen posts confirming it works for your device but I can't recall for sure and I personally installed the first (older version) on a friend's SM-T230NU, so your call. If you have a strong personal preference for CWM as opposed to TWRP, you can try the following recovery, but it's not actively maintained any longer, so be warned. Although to be fair, it works fine as far as I can tell, so again your call: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/development/recovery-philz-smnu-t2980094
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Many thanks for the tips
Btw, your links are great.. and can be downloaded VERY FAST
have a nice day
So i have this old tablet (samsung galaxy tab 4) and his version is 4.4.2
is there any way to update the android and install the new apps and features?
c4rbs said:
So i have this old tablet (samsung galaxy tab 4) and his version is 4.4.2
is there any way to update the android and install the new apps and features?
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Firmware updates / upgrades are a lot of work for the manufacturer, as they have to add their own code (drivers, etc) to make Android work with particular parts of the device hardware, add their own software (e.g. TouchWiz on Samsung phones), do testing and fix bugs, and push a multiple-gigabyte update that replaces the entire firmware, for every device they make. As a result, most manufacturers only provide updates for one or two new major Android versions before stopping.
If official update/upgrade support is unavailable for your device, most devices are still supported by members of the community through custom firmware (aka custom ROMs). The “vanilla” version of Android (Android Open Source Project, or AOSP) is normally present. Most of the others are large projects with their own customisations, that cater to a large number of devices - LineageOS (formerly CyanogenMod), Android Ice Cold Project (AICP), Resurrection Remix, etc.
The official websites for these projects will have a list of (and download links for) officially-supported devices. If your device isn’t one of them, there are often unofficial builds on sites such as xda-developers, as well as advice on how to install them - some manufacturers lock their devices up more than others.
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Firmware updates / upgrades are a lot of work for the manufacturer, as they have to add their own code (drivers, etc) to make Android work with particular parts of the device hardware, add their own software (e.g. TouchWiz on Samsung phones), do testing and fix bugs, and push a multiple-gigabyte update that replaces the entire firmware, for every device they make. As a result, most manufacturers only provide updates for one or two new major Android versions before stopping.
If official update/upgrade support is unavailable for your device, most devices are still supported by members of the community through custom firmware (aka custom ROMs). The “vanilla” version of Android (Android Open Source Project, or AOSP) is normally present. Most of the others are large projects with their own customisations, that cater to a large number of devices - LineageOS (formerly CyanogenMod), Android Ice Cold Project (AICP), Resurrection Remix, etc.
The official websites for these projects will have a list of (and download links for) officially-supported devices. If your device isn’t one of them, there are often unofficial builds on sites such as xda-developers, as well as advice on how to install them - some manufacturers lock their devices up more than others.
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and where can i find them?