Hey guys,
I have looked around here and mainly found peoples topics for the Galaxy S i9000T who are from a different country, need different firmware and have differently branded phones, hence this topic:
I have purchased a Telstra branded (AUSTRALIAN) Samsung Galaxy S.
BASEBAND VERS: I9000TDVJH3
KERNEL VERS: 2.6.29
BUILD #: ECLAIR.DVJH3
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From simple browsing I have determine 'TEL' or 'DV' just means TELSTRA (and T can also mean this). If looking at 'J' by itself it can be interpreted as OCTOBER 2010 (when i got the phone), but not sure what H3 is....or if it is read as JH3..
My plan is to jump onto a nice compatable version of Froyo 2.2, however I have NO IDEA which is the best and closest firmware to download and in case of any stuff-ups or compatability issues, if i need to claim my phone under warranty, I want to be able to flash back to stock firmware, which is this Telstra JH3 crap, and have no idea where I can find that.
My biggest gripe is nopt being able to have the FREEDOM to remove/uninstall/move certain LOCKED apps despite trying with various android apps and while i'm rooting/flashing, I thought I might as well get 2.2 since the "proposed" release date in Australia for it, and probably likely release by Telstra will be in December, or so I am told...screw that.
Can someone help me and direct me to the most appropriate version of firmware to download and, if available, the original stock firmware (if it has been replicated by anyone with the same phone as me?)
Thanks
RoOSTA
I've PM'd some Aussies to get attention to the post as i have nowhere else to turn to!
currently there are no safe Froyo 2.2 yet
even the original release in Europe got recalled, wait until mid November, then we might finally see some progress
for now just iron out whatever is bugging you with the current fixes, and live happy until Froyo comes out
is that I9000T a 900 band model or 850 band model ?
AllGamer said:
currently there are no safe Froyo 2.2 yet
even the original release in Europe got recalled, wait until mid November, then we might finally see some progress
for now just iron out whatever is bugging you with the current fixes, and live happy until Froyo comes out
is that I9000T a 900 band model or 850 band model ?
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The Telstra I9000T is a 2100/850 Mhz model.
Yeah, OK...I'll wait til mid November, only a couple of weeks away...
Until then, what can I do to get the best/accurate/most reliable 2.1 (UNBRANDED) that will still work 100% on the 2100/850MHz bands? I want to be able to delete ALL the crap that is apparently "system locked" apps from the phone...
RoOSTA
i have i9000t latin america versión
and i have made this flash "[HOWTO] Froyo FW I9000XXJPM: Upgrade via Odin, Root, Recovery 2e, Lagfix!"
with a unlocked csc from canada
first of all I made a backup with the rom manager, because i cannot find anywhere the galaxy s firmware of my t model
maybe you can do the same
so whats the optus ones? just i9000? funnily enough im on jg3 with optus.. where as the op is on jh3.. my phone was also delivered in mid oct 2010.
So maybe I'll just try rooting the phone to de-brand it (keeping on 2.1) then when a stable official froyo 2.2 comes out, hopefully MID NOV, just update to that?
RoOSTA
roosta said:
So maybe I'll just try rooting the phone to de-brand it (keeping on 2.1) then when a stable official froyo 2.2 comes out, hopefully MID NOV, just update to that?
RoOSTA
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Rooted the phone using auto method from the tutorial on these boards with ease, installed Titanium Backup which downloaded the latest or most compatable busybox (1.16 for me). I have managed to delete some "locked" apps, but a lot of Telstra's BIGPOND apps remain (downloads, movies, sport, etc) - they are much harder to find when browsing the list appLIST in TBackup - I jsut got the free version, but impressed with how much easier it has been to customise even still, as a branded phone.
RoOSTA
@roosta...im a noob, plz can u tellme the step to step guide i soo wanna get rid of telstra apps and i wanna completely debrand the telstra galaxy s phone without installing any lag fixs like voodoo etc, i just want to instal the original eclairs or froyo from samsung for its galaxy s i9000, but im not sure how to go about because i have the 850mhz next g galaxy s from telstra. Can you help me , thanks in advance
Hi mate, as the reply I made above states, i used the galaxy S "root" tutorial,. i havent debranded hthe phone, but i have been granted rights or access to delete specific apps I dont want, so follow that. I won't FULLY debrand the phone only because I havent got the telstra stock firmware to download and REINSTATE at a later date (if i needed to for warranty purposes)
RoOSTA
@roosta, i wud really appreciate if u cud post the link, i cannot find the thread u mentioned in your reply. and secondly any idea when telstra wud be releasing 2.2 for sgs. cheers
tyrael64 said:
i have i9000t latin america versión
and i have made this flash "[HOWTO] Froyo FW I9000XXJPM: Upgrade via Odin, Root, Recovery 2e, Lagfix!"
with a unlocked csc from canada
first of all I made a backup with the rom manager, because i cannot find anywhere the galaxy s firmware of my t model
maybe you can do the same
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Hi mate,
Is there any chance you can upload your stock rom, I stupidly flashed my i9000t without fully understanding the 850mhz network and now I am stuck with a custom rom and no way to access the nextG network.
If there is a way and I just missed something, please let me know.
Kindest regards,
All you need to do is root the phone which you did, and then get hold of Titanium Backup. Use that to uninstall the junk that Telstra pre-installed. But before you do anything use Titanium to make a full Backup just in case. From what I gather your phone is exactly the same as the American AT&T captivate so whatever roms/fixes they use you can use on your phone. If you notice a lot if not all phones from AT&T usa work fine on telstra as they both use 850mhz (NexG rebranding) while the rest of the world like Optus/voda/whoever uses 900mhz. 850mhz is actualy better as it penetrates walls and buildings better but problem is that only 3 Telcos that i know use it is AT&T, Vodafone NZ and Telstra so they can be expensive for data. But on a better note you can use your phone on any network as it also has 2100mhz(very congested) 3G too.
Always willing to help out a fellow aussie here you go mate
h ttp://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1541361
So 2.2 out for Optus, but STILL nothing yet for Tesltra for the JH3 firmware and 2100/850 bandwiths!?!
That's ridiculous...
and guys, for stock 2.1 eclair Telstra i9000T firmwares and CSC go here:
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1541361
RoOSTA
Hey Roost,
Just wanted to check in and see whether you had any luck mate? As far as the GTalk thing goes I had absolutely no idea about that, but sounds like your only choice here is to flash back to stock Telstra 2.1 and then redo your modifications and reflash to your custom ROM.
I agree with you completely in that the delay for Telstra updates is ridiculous, but this has always been the case. Even right back to WinMo 6.5 on the TP2 and TD2, they've always been three or four months behind the trend. To best of my knowledge there's still no news on Froyo yet, which is just ****ful.
I'll keep checking your post to see if you turn anything up. Hopefully you do and it's manageable. Good luck mate.
Justin
Hey all,
Just updating: As per another thread on this board - Telecom NZ have released Froyo 2.2 available via kies. Using registry, i spoofed Kies into thinking my phone was i9000T from NZ, so have since updated to 2.2 wiuth no issues;
For me, no lag fix needed, swype works perfectly, all gps/maps work fine with accuracy and 850 band fully functional. I'd also recommend doing this ahead of Tesltra AU since i've gone from about 15+ useless LOCKED system banded apps to TWO on Telecom NZ; one being internet and the other for 'account status', so very happy with the recent update...
RoOSTA
roosta said:
Hey all,
Just updating: As per another thread on this board - Telecom NZ have released Froyo 2.2 available via kies. Using registry, i spoofed Kies into thinking my phone was i9000T from NZ, so have since updated to 2.2 wiuth no issues;
For me, no lag fix needed, swype works perfectly, all gps/maps work fine with accuracy and 850 band fully functional. I'd also recommend doing this ahead of Tesltra AU since i've gone from about 15+ useless LOCKED system banded apps to TWO on Telecom NZ; one being internet and the other for 'account status', so very happy with the recent update...
RoOSTA
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I think TNZ have pulled their 2.2, at least that's the last update I read a few days ago.
I've got an I9000T as well, and am on Telstra. I've flashed Docs V4 JPU ROM and it's working great on the 850 band.
So it looks like the JPU CSC does support the NextG frequencies
Do you think you might be able to list some of the useless telstra branded apps you removed? im having trouble knowing whats what the way its itemised and named in Titanium Backup.
auldar could you link to the ROM you are using at please.
I currently have a i-9000, the 3 button version in my hand.
I'm trying to use this for T-mobile.
Somehow, I was lucky to get 3 button PDA file for JFD.
I have been using it ever since for my t-mobile account,
however...
I'm in big urge to try the ROM.
I already have rooted and done several things with my brother's
vibrant version of Galaxy S, as there is many ROM's out there for it.
However, obviously, it is impossible to find ROM for I-9000 that is
designated for T-mobile U.S. version.
Is there anyway I can solve this problem..
I know that.. if I tried something like..
rooted i-9000 with any I-9000 rom on this forum won't work,
nor can I flash the modem file only after flashing ROM on the device.
What is possible solution?
My ultimate goal is to Froyo this i-9000 and use it as T-mobile USA.
Just wondering, why the need for a TMobile ROM?
The hardware is different, so it's prob not a good idea anyway. Your i9000 doesn't support the AWS band needed for 3G on T-Mobile, so you're prob stuck on EDGE. You might as well just use i9000 Euro froyo.
I want to use the I-9000 for T-mobile USA.
That's why I want to do this.
Currently, I have JFD installed and its working flawlessly,
but I'm thinking about loading a rom, but being cautious
I've put custom roms on other android phones but never "unlocked" one before.
This is my dad's phone and his main requirement is to get usb teathering (at&t seems to have blocked it). I figured I'd just put a custom rom on it for him like cm7 which i use on my galaxy s.
his phone is running at&t 1.8.3, what's the best process coming from this older release? Should I upgrade to the newest rom first?
Sorry for the stupid question but i'm overwhelmed by all the info i'm reading in the forums.
There are some pretty clear instructions on how to do it from that version. Try reading the NOOB guide in this section first.
Unlock it from that version and then load your ROM of choice. I wouldn't even bother with the OTA version.
AT&T blocked his tethering because he didn't pay for it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
RSD to stock 2.3.4 (no pudding). and then downgrade back down to 1.8.3 (no pudding) using RSD. That'll get you where YOU need to be.
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I've put custom roms on other android phones but never "unlocked" one before.
This is my dad's phone and his main requirement is to get usb teathering (at&t seems to have blocked it). I figured I'd just put a custom rom on it for him like cm7 which i use on my galaxy s.
his phone is running at&t 1.8.3, what's the best process coming from this older release? Should I upgrade to the newest rom first?
Sorry for the stupid question but i'm overwhelmed by all the info i'm reading in the forums.
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I just picked up a galaxy tab 7 sprint verison. It has 2.2 I keep getting for prompted 2.3. is it better to root 2.2 then find a custom rom or do you need upgrade to 2.3 first? What is the best out I run mikmik on my evo. I am looking for a rom that will use bluetooth for internet access to since I use wireless tether bluetooth on my evo
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I just picked up a galaxy tab 7 sprint verison. It has 2.2 I keep getting for prompted 2.3. is it better to root 2.2 then find a custom rom or do you need upgrade to 2.3 first? What is the best out I run mikmik on my evo. I am looking for a rom that will use bluetooth for internet access to since I use wireless tether bluetooth on my evo
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I just got the Verizon refurb... I let it do all the updating and then I rooted. I wasn't looking for custom Rom's... just the ability to tether it to my droid 3.
Verizon had some weak bluetooth support in the begining and I think I read that Sprint did too. I think most of the rom upgrades fix it, but I know the OTA Verizon one did.
I think what you want to research is HID bluetooth. I'm not sure it was available in 2.2. It is in 2.3.5
Sprint Custom Rom
not much out there in the Rom market for CDMA Sprint, most of the custom Roms are for GSM
Do you have the link you used to root 2.3.5 I am fine stock with a root.
Here are the directions I used to root my Galaxy Tab:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20155509#post20155509
I got the update requests from 2.2 pretty immediately and went ahead with the update to 2.3.
As others have mentioned, there's isn't much selection regarding custom ROMs for the CDMA Galaxy Tab. But I'm fine with it rooted--it's not running Sense-level bloat so it's still fast.
Pay attention to my notations at the end of the first page in the above thread--good bits to note when rooting your 2.3 CDMA Tab.
Hi gang, I searched everywhere and no where did I find the information I was looking for. I just flashed my Bell Samsung Galaxy S i9000M with the latest MIUI rom 2.2.24. The only problem is, it never has reception and indicates no service.
What did I do wrong?
Thanks.
If you are in an area that is 850hz band you would need to flash a radio with 850hz band enabled. Usually, only rural areas use the 850hz band, or at least that is the case in Alberta and BC.
Search for the thread with CM7 compatible radios and download and flash KC1.
Sent from my GT - I9000M running Team Hacksung's ICS port.
Sorry, that should be KG3. Apparently, you can no longer edit your posts in XDA app.
Sent from my GT - I9000M running Team Hacksung's ICS port.
Thanks hansonator, works like a charm. Is that the latest version for this phone?
But what is weird also is the name of the provider, Bell, is showing as 302610 and not the name in the latest cyanogenmod nightly for my Samsung Galaxy S i9000m. Is there a way to change this?
Thanks again.
That is the latest radio for the GT-I9000M. It is a gingerbread radio but it works. I'm using it on CM9. The number that you are referring to is the carrier code, if it doesn't change after a bit sometimes a reboot will fix it. Also you can try disconnecting from mobile and turning it back on. Not sure though, it usually changes fairly quick for me.
Sent from my GT - I9000M running Team Hacksung's ICS port.
seems to be a common problem with aosp and ics for canadian carriers having them show as numbers, also have the gt-i9000m on telus with same problem running icssgs 4.2, there's a thread floating around that shows you how to customize the file that holds carrier names to whatever you want, haven't cared enough to try it yet though