Should I upgrade? - Vibrant General

I just got my T-Mobile Vibrant yesterday and playing with it since it is my first Android phone.
When I connected my phone to Kies, I got a recommendation to upgrade the firmware:
Model Name: SGH- T959
Current Version: PDA:JFD / PHONE:JFD / CSC:JFD
Latest Version : PDA:JI6 / PHONE:JI6 / CSC:JI6
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I want to know if I should upgrade using Kies, or is there any other ways to upgrade? Since I am new, I don't want to take any chances since my phone is working okay even with the current version "PDA:JFD / PHONE:JFD / CSC:JFD"

my expierence
i was in the same boat and when i did the Kies update my phone would no longer connect to Kies
i had to reinstall the 1.5.1 version and it works every time using windows 7 64 bit
1.5.3 did not work for me
I'm on j16
rooted and lag fix ext2
Ryans oclf

don't use kies. use odin l, it's the safest way.
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If I were the OP id return the phone and wait for the Nexus S for sure wish I had this option because of wack GPS

Upgrading via Kies is fine... dont let overzealous people tell you otherwise. Just be sure not to upgrade Kies itself -- 1.5.1v of Kies > 1.5.3v of Kies.
That said there are two major poimts I would like to highlight about JFD vs JI6: JFD has better battery life while JI6 has working GPS. Of course there are other changes too but these are the two major ones in my opinion.
Hope that helps.

DarkAgent said:
That said there are two major poimts I would like to highlight about JFD vs JI6: JFD has better battery life while JI6 has working GPS. Of course there are other changes too but these are the two major ones in my opinion.
Hope that helps.
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In this case I think I better wait for Android 2.2
Any idea when it will be ready by T-Mobile?

smartcard2 said:
In this case I think I better wait for Android 2.2
Any idea when it will be ready by T-Mobile?
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No, but hopefully before December comes around...

I have decided to wait till 2.2 release, I am okay with the current version.

U can upgrade through kies. But wait first understand ur phone, be familiar then get update otherwise u ll brick the phone. If u r GPS crazy then only update otherwise factory Mobile is wonderful.
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nishantmehta9 said:
U can upgrade through kies. But wait first understand ur phone, be familiar then get update otherwise u ll brick the phone. If u r GPS crazy then only update otherwise factory Mobile is wonderful.
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Agree with you 100% and that is what I am doing now to use the factory version till I understand the phone better.
Thx

barmanham said:
If I were the OP id return the phone and wait for the Nexus S for sure wish I had this option because of wack GPS
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This right here. I bought what i thought was an Android phone with a GPS, Compass, and all the other cool toys. It took them 4 months to fix the GPS, and the compass STILL doesn't work well.

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Jpy through kies faster then jpy through odin

I just noticed that upgrading throuh reg hack on Kies makes the phone run smoother than the same firmware while upgrading on Odin.
I don't know if this has to do with using one file in Odin however just wanted to share.
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Is it the same file or two different files .
Kies your official network firmware Odin presume you are using a stock non provider file .
jje
Is JPY officially available on Kies?
sonci said:
I just noticed that upgrading throuh reg hack on Kies makes the phone run smoother than the same firmware while upgrading on Odin.
I don't know if this has to do with using one file in Odin however just wanted to share.
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How did you determine this? Might just be a placebo effect or related to something else you did / didn't do (e.g. factory reset / cache wipe).
ragin said:
Is JPY officially available on Kies?
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Yes. I flashed to it last night. I downgraded via odin back to 2.1. Downloaded kies 2.0 and it came up with JPY firmware. So far so good, GPS is meh, didnt use it enough today though. Ive never had GPS issues previously, through either official 2.1 roms or non official 2.2 roms. Ill test more 2 moro
This is pure bs as usual. When u install a new f/w benchmarks always run slightly faster till u get memory filled up with installed programs.
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I don't care about benchmarks. I was speaking of generally using the phone.
The phone is smoother, there is no more lag. There was always lag before even with no programs installed.
However it can be placebo,
I also noticed that after flashing some kernel (for going back to 2e recovery) immediately reappears the lag
The stock 2.2.1 is also smoother to me than Darky rom, however they equal after applying lagfix on Darky.
lgkahn said:
This is pure bs as usual. When u install a new f/w benchmarks always run slightly faster till u get memory filled up with installed programs.
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Samsung I9000 Firmware: I9000XWJS3 Online! (Android 2.2.1) Build date 11 January 2011

Yup, new ROM released
Reports please
http://www.multiupload.com/M83I6PHC07
jaju123 said:
Yup, new ROM released
Reports please
http://www.multiupload.com/M83I6PHC07
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Damn beat me too it! I'll stick with JPY for the time being. It's took me ages to get my SGS exactly the way I like it.
Build date is actually 5 January 2011
Nicee
Can i use this rom to update every new firmware without kies now?
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I'm not gonna follow this trend unless it has some major advantages...
Insanity dev thinks the same.
PaulForde said:
Damn beat me too it! I'll stick with JPY for the time being. It's took me ages to get my SGS exactly the way I like it.
Build date is actually 5 January 2011
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I totally agree with you Paul. Except for the battery issues. But I guess I can live with it.
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1.unrar I9000XWJS3
2.Open ODIN. (And close Kies, if you have it open. It is important to have ODIN open BEFORE connection the phone via USB!)
3.Select the PDA in Odin.
4.Turn the phone into the download mode by pressing and holding VolumeDown+Home+Power.
5.Connect your phone with your computer and wait until the drivers are installed.
6.When the drivers are installed, click Start.
7.The phone will be flashed and once it’s finished, it will boot up. (Do NOT disconnect the usb-cable, remove the battery or otherwise interrupt this process!)
8.You have successfully flashed your phone.
I9000XWJS3|2.2.1|2010 January|Download link1 or link2
I noticed this on anysvc but wont go to it until all the extras i love on jpy move to it.
Darkyy said:
I'm not gonna follow this trend unless it has some major advantages...
Insanity dev thinks the same.
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Trust me, you will.
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what are the new additions from this firmware?
what is the country origin of this firmware?
or is it up to me to give it a whirl myself?
currently im a UK customer, using official Kies version of 2.2.1 JPY
Does any one know if the bluetooth disconnection issues that are on JPY are fixed in this rom ?
jaju123 said:
Yup, new ROM released
Reports please
http://www.multiupload.com/M83I6PHC07
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Wake up http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=917256
Downloaded the new firmware, however rar file has a password. Does anyone know the password?
password is samfirmware.com
I with WJS3 now but I'm not sure it's good as battery life is terrible.Just to get the figure, GPS on for half an hour and battery drained 20% . There wasn't any new app installed with this new rom, no task killer installed but battery life is horrible. If someone found a solution to this battery issue, i'll be so greatful. By the way,Quadrant result is pretty much the same as 2.2 ( around 985 ). I'm not even sure i'll keep this rom for next 24 hours.

New KL3 Build quite an Improvement!

Or is it me?!
Very fast intraOS movement. Browser also seems plain faster.
System and call sound better also.
rockky said:
Or is it me?!
Very fast intraOS movement. Browser also seems plain faster.
System and call sound better also.
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I've got the Sheep ROM.
How would I go about getting and installing this? I can't do OTA upgrades because they don't come because I have a Custom ROM.
I can't do Kies, because it says it can't do SW updates.
Are you using a Custom ROM?
I wiped all (which you must do if coming from an odex'd rom) and installed Cassies V4 Rom with the new build and modem....then Abyssnote kernel?
Even without kernel...you can tell right off the build is a big stepup.
Don't think I answered your?
There's a thread in Dev section that has the link to the files
http://www.multiupload.com/8P1M2BGMXY
You can put on your phone and flash from recovery.
QUOTE=les_garten;20433640]I've got the Sheep ROM.
How would I go about getting and installing this? I can do OTA upgrades because they don't come because I have a Custom ROM.
I can do Kies, because it says it can't do SW updates.
Are you using a Custom ROM?[/QUOTE]
This soft is an improvement. It's far from satisfactory( android is still choppy as hell comparing to other OSes) but it's a step in the right direction.
I can report a better Wi-Fi range - I'm getting signal in some places in my house where I couldn't before.
No choppiness here...thing flies.
Does stock browser power saving levels works (any change in screen brightness)?
For me it worked well in KKA but not in KL3 .
Please test this for me.
Thank you.
ADW is still a bit sluggish, I'm using Cassie's KL3
PickleHead said:
ADW is still a bit sluggish, I'm using Cassie's KL3
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If you change the cache to low quality it won't lag at all.
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KLx series has problem with STK. I always get FC with my STK film. But I do not have any problem with KK1.
Confirmed. KL3 feels a bit faster.
This update has made a massive difference for me. I'm using ADW and widgetlocker and the phone now feels properly connected to my inputs on the screen, lag is pretty much gone. Much happier with the feel of the phone now.
I flashed through CWM and installed CFroot kernel for KL3 at the same time.
This things screams compared to KKA. I lost pinch to zoom in my Gmail Client. Anybody have any ideas about that?
Is this an update that we will get OTA? And what region are you guys in?
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LordManhattan said:
Is this an update that we will get OTA? And what region are you guys in?
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Hi LordManhattan,
When I tried OTA, it says that my software is up to date. But when I connected my Note with Kies, it told me that there is a KL3 update. (From the Philippines but currently located in India).
For the record, I havent updated the software yet. Will do so by the weekend.
Updating via Kies
Question:
How do you update GNote via Kies? Is it through Kies Air? If it is through Kies Air, how? I do not see any Check Update button.
Or do I need to connect my Note to my computer via USB?
Thanks!
allansy said:
Question:
How do you update GNote via Kies? Is it through Kies Air? If it is through Kies Air, how? I do not see any Check Update button.
Or do I need to connect my Note to my computer via USB?
Thanks!
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Ensure USB debugger is off, connect phone via USB. Launch kies. Wait for pop up. Check if you have the latest Kies if needed.
Damnit. Running Ubuntu, so no Kies for me. Anything else i can do?
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i cannot see the KL3 update over OTA , neither with Kies for windows , i bought my galaxy note in switzerland , KKA firmware.
anyone else in europe got the KL3 update ?
no kl3 italy
same problem here no OTA and no kies.. been checking constantly.. lool...
i think its only india that have the update...
so i guess if we want it we just have to flash.....a rom from here

[Q] What a joke Anybody eles still not got the ICS update in UK

Anybody eles still not got the ICS update in UK getting to be a bit of a joke this now
why is it a joke, the update will come. I'm just wondering if people who buy android do not release that the updates roll out in batches and can take time before they get it.
Yea, they can't feasiabally roll out the update to everyone at the same time, it'd overload their update servers.
You'll get it, probabally within a week, just be patient.
Still no update for me in UK, been trying for about 2 weeks, lost the poor signal problem, and back to uptodate message, must admit it would be nice if Acer was forthcoming with a bit of information.
The rollout started on the 27th april 24th for others no support what so ever from acer in the uk no infomation has to why some users in the uk have not got it thats why its a JOKE and yes i do no it is in order it goes by the devices serial number and i started this thread to get replys from people in the uk who havent got the update so i would no if anybody eles was still waiting not from people to tell me to be patient and that i do not no how acer roll's out there updates thankyou very much
I'm in the UK, on stock 3.2,never rooted and never flashed custom ROMs and still haven't received the ICS even after installing the Enhancement app. Sent Acer UK an email and one of the solutions suggested by the rep was to reset the device to factory settings which I refused to go ahead with. It took me a long time to get the home screens the way I wanted them and apps installed. So,for someone to suggest factory reset is out of the question. I'd rather stay on Honeycomb till Windows 8 devices starts showing up,meaning no more android tablets for me. This is my 2nd Tablet and I've been absolutely disappointed.
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nasimdejai said:
I'm in the UK, on stock 3.2,never rooted and never flashed custom ROMs and still haven't received the ICS even after installing the Enhancement app. Sent Acer UK an email and one of the solutions suggested by the rep was to reset the device to factory settings which I refused to go ahead with. It took me a long time to get the home screens the way I wanted them and apps installed. So,for someone to suggest factory reset is out of the question. I'd rather stay on Honeycomb till Windows 8 devices starts showing up,meaning no more android tablets for me. This is my 2nd Tablet and I've been absolutely disappointed.
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So you ***** about not getting the upgrade but refuse to do what was suggested by the manufacturer to facilitate the upgrade? And it's Acer's fault?
If you want ICS that badly then dl one of the many stock ICS roms and do it manually. No need to root either.
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CyaN1de said:
So you ***** about not getting the upgrade but refuse to do what was suggested by the manufacturer to facilitate the upgrade? And it's Acer's fault?
If you want ICS that badly then dl one of the many stock ICS roms and do it manually. No need to root either.
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In all fairness we shouldn't have to factory reset are device and reinstall all the apps and get are home screens back how we had them just to receive a update from Acer in most cases anyway it does not work it didn't for me i did a factory reset, it sorted my issue out with the market not upgrading to play store but that was it still no ICS so factory reset doesn't always work that is just Acers answer to a lot of problems when the customer rings or emails regardless of the fault 9 times out of 10 this does solve the issue but i don't see the relevance to doing a factory reset so we can download the update from acers servers the problem is acers fault not the customer and not the device so i would ***** aswell if i was told to reset and reinstall all my data with no 100% guarantee that it would update to the ICS the stock ics roms are they fully working or is there still issues with the orientation and wifi ? CyaN1de are you running one of these stock roms or are you running ota thanks
crazymanc said:
In all fairness we shouldn't have to factory reset are device and reinstall all the apps and get are home screens back how we had them just to receive a update from Acer in most cases anyway it does not work it didn't for me i did a factory reset, it sorted my issue out with the market not upgrading to play store but that was it still no ICS so factory reset doesn't always work that is just Acers answer to a lot of problems when the customer rings or emails regardless of the fault 9 times out of 10 this does solve the issue but i don't see the relevance to doing a factory reset so we can download the update from acers servers the problem is acers fault not the customer and not the device so i would ***** aswell if i was told to reset and reinstall all my data with no 100% guarantee that it would update to the ICS the stock ics roms are they fully working or is there still issues with the orientation and wifi ? CyaN1de are you running one of these stock roms or are you running ota thanks
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Thanks for that response. Some ppl do not understand that not everyone is technically gifted in terms of installing custom ROMs or tweaking software on devices. One has to be very patient by following instructions to the letter and still, some end up bricking their devices.
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crazymanc said:
CyaN1de are you running one of these stock roms or are you running ota thanks
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I agree that a full reset should not be required, but complaining your unit is not getting OTA then not even trying what was suggested and blaming someone else is just silly. Now if the reset did not work THEN I would be complaining non-stop to whoever would listen.
I run OTA on wifes A500 and custom Flexreaper (atm) on my A500 (had Icylicious on previously).
Put custom on mine the day I got it as I didn't want to wait for OTA because I'm an impatient SOB.
The 1.031 leaked rom on here is the same rom my wifes tab was updated to OTA. So simply extracting the update.zip to sd card and flashing via power+vol button is the same as getting it OTA from Acer.
1. Download zip from http://vache-android.com/v1/download.php?fileID=151
2. Unzip and extract update.zip from archive
3. Transfer update.zip to root of your micro sd card
4. Power up tablet holding power + vol (closest to power button) until you see something like "booting recovery kernal image" in upper left
5. Tablet will update to ICS and reboot.
All your apps and settings will remain as is.
nasimdejai said:
Thanks for that response. Some ppl do not understand that not everyone is technically gifted in terms of installing custom ROMs or tweaking software on devices. One has to be very patient by following instructions to the letter and still, some end up bricking their devices.
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Believe me, I am certainly not "technically gifted" in any way, shape or form. LOL
It simply comes down to following instructions (sometimes having to read them 3 or 4 times as not everyone's first language is English) written by the developers.
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crazymanc said:
In all fairness we shouldn't have to factory reset are device and reinstall all the apps and get are home screens back how we had them just to receive a update from Acer in most cases anyway it does not work it didn't for me i did a factory reset, it sorted my issue out with the market not upgrading to play store but that was it still no ICS so factory reset doesn't always work that is just Acers answer to a lot of problems when the customer rings or emails regardless of the fault 9 times out of 10 this does solve the issue but i don't see the relevance to doing a factory reset so we can download the update from acers servers the problem is acers fault not the customer and not the device so i would ***** aswell if i was told to reset and reinstall all my data with no 100% guarantee that it would update to the ICS the stock ics roms are they fully working or is there still issues with the orientation and wifi ? CyaN1de are you running one of these stock roms or are you running ota thanks
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Your post would read a lot easier with sentence structure and punctuation.
Thanks.
CyaN1de said:
1. Download zip from http://vache-android.com
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...LES bye bye ya **** and have a nice day:cool:
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crazymanc said:
. . . . . And what makes you think i give a **** what you think of my punctuation and grammer cant read it dont read it SIMPLES bye bye ya **** and have a nice day
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Never said or implied that. Just made a factual statement.
Sorry if I hit a sore spot.
Does it make you feel better when you call people names?
Oh, BTW it's grammAr.
bungaboy said:
Oh, BTW it's grammAr.[/QUOTE
Surely MR Spelling police you mean By the way not BTW go and sit in a corner with your sad self and create your own thread insted of spamming mine bye
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crazymanc said:
Cheers would this work for my uk device details are
Build number acer_a500_7.006.01_COM_GEN1
Kernel version 2.6.36.3+
android version 3.2
thanks again
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Apparently the 1.031 has been OTA'd in both Europe and Canada that I have heard of (was originally reported as European release only) Take a read in the Dev section, I am sure the same question has been asked regarding compatibility with certain gen's.
I am not up on what the different gen's are but I believe the differences are in the locale settings such as wifi and gps and such.
Still trying to figure these all out.
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CyaN1de said:
Apparently the 1.031 has been OTA'd in both Europe and Canada that I have heard of (was originally reported as European release only) Take a read in the Dev section, I am sure the same question has been asked regarding compatibility with certain gen's.
I am not up on what the different gen's are but I believe the differences are in the locale settings such as wifi and gps and such.
Still trying to figure these all out.
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Ok thanks for your help will report back once i give it ago thanks again
Try using search for your gen and see if anyone else has asked the question regarding this.
So many threads out there my head spins trying absorb the info....LOL
no update yet?
try using the eu update instead. i did and it worked perfectlly. look in the other forum ie acer iconia a500/androiddevelopment.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
use this link and hope it helps. !!!
Its here in Uk (East Midlands),Got mine this morning 1/2hr download,10mins install, first reactions, dissapointing,expected more, yes display seems higher res, not yet noticed any other major changes but not used fully yet, so all you still waiting dont expect a lot.
i STILL haven't received my ics update in corby (uk) its starting to really get on my nerves now! feeling like I'm the only 1 waiting lol..don't want to use a leaked 1 as I'm not 100% with where to put it etc when u extract bla bla. I'm pretty good with my tablet normally but so wouldn't trust myself with updating the firmware manually

Why do you suppose they pulled the OTA?

I don't get it. I know some people aren't happy with the changes in s-notes. But there's a huge difference in usability with and without the OTA. I turned in my 16 GB version that had the OTA, for a 32 GB version. The OTA was pulled, so I ended up going 2 weeks without the OTA. Thanks to XDA I was able to reinstall the OTA. Wow, what a difference. To be honest, the note was not near as good a machine without the o t a. I can see where some of the bad reviews came from... There was quite a bit of stuttering while scrolling in any browser I used. Very annoying bugs with the folders. ExFAT did not work. I had several force closes, something I've never had with the OTA. The Note just runs so much better and smoother with the update... I know jelly bean is coming out soon, but why would samsung pull an OTA that made the note 10.1 so much better?
They were getting a lot of complaints about people losing s pen with the OTA. They probably figured JB was coming soon so why bother and they yanked it.
You can always go into Development and find it if you dont mind being rooted.
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mitchellvii said:
They were getting a lot of complaints about people losing s pen with the OTA. They probably figured JB was coming soon so why bother and they yanked it.
You can always go into Development and find it if you dont mind being rooted.
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I just bought my Note Saturday (Returned TF700) What is current FW version?
mitchellvii said:
They were getting a lot of complaints about people losing s pen with the OTA. They probably figured JB was coming soon so why bother and they yanked it.
You can always go into Development and find it if you dont mind being rooted.
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Actually, you don't even need to be rooted.
rand33099 said:
I just bought my Note Saturday (Returned TF700) What is current FW version?
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Stock is the latest firmware version. However, there was an ota that was pulled. Big improvement over stock in my book. The update is available in the development section here.
Latest Firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847706
Nakel said:
Stock is the latest firmware version. However, there was an ota that was pulled. Big improvement over stock in my book. The update is available in the development section here.
Latest Firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1847706
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Broken link.....Also is this update for the US wifi 8013?
rand33099 said:
Broken link.....Also is this update for the US wifi 8013?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847706
Yep, USA 8013...
mitchellvii said:
They were getting a lot of complaints about people losing s pen with the OTA. They probably figured JB was coming soon so why bother and they yanked it.
You can always go into Development and find it if you dont mind being rooted.
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what do you mean when you say "people losing s pen?"
Did they take out the S Notes app?
Was the pen not functioning well?
From what I've read on some devices the update made the s pen stop working.
HG! said:
what do you mean when you say "people losing s pen?"
Did they take out the S Notes app?
Was the pen not functioning well?
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No, the pen would physically fall out of the holder and get lost
J/K, I think it would just stop working. I've not had my Note long enough to experience any issues with it, so I couldn't say for sure
mitchellvii said:
They were getting a lot of complaints about people losing s pen
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I was under the impression that only rooted or otherwise modded Notes lost s-pen function?
I have downloaded the file and it is a little less than 1 GB. I have unzipped it and it is now almost 1.5 GBs and I have done all this on my Galaxy Note but I can't find any way to get it to run/install. What am I missing here? Thanks.
Mickeylittle said:
I have downloaded the file and it is a little less than 1 GB. I have unzipped it and it is now almost 1.5 GBs and I have done all this on my Galaxy Note but I can't find any way to get it to run/install. What am I missing here? Thanks.
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First, go to the development section and read all the stickys. Twice. Don't hold anyone but yourself responsible if you brick your device. You do not need to root or have any custom recovery to use the following procedure. In fact, your Note should be bone stock. Make sure you have an 8013. (The US WiFi only version.) Next, download and unzip the file from your PC, not your Note. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PUT A CHECK MARK IN THE "RE-PARTITION" BOX IN ODIN.
Credit to BarryH_GEG for the following quote:
1- Download and install Odin 1.85. Make sure you have Kies installed first because it installs the necessary USB drivers.
2- Extract the ROM .zip file and put it on your desktop or somewhere easy to find.
3-Run Odin as adminstrator.
4-Click on the PDA button in Odin and find the ROM file you want to load on to your Note. It's an MD5 file. Leave everything else as-is.
4a. Power down your Note.
5-Put your Note in to download mode by pressing power and volume down at the same time. Use the volume up button to select download mode. A little green Android should show up on the Note's screen.
6-Connect your Note via USB to your PC. The box under ID:COM in Odin should turn yellow.
7-Click start in Odin. Odin will show you what it's doing in the message box and you'll see a progress bar on your Note. When it's done, disconnect your Note from the PC and it should reboot itself with the update.
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Odin: http://stockroms.net/file/Tools/ODIN/Odin3v185.zip
Latest Firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1847706
I used this procedure to update my note 10.1. It worked perfectly, just like an update from kIes. Make sure you are not rooted before you do this. Your note must be bone stock with no modifications. This procedure did not wipe my note, all my apps and data were intact after the update.
Make sure you read up on using Odin before you try this. Also, read up on the ota to make sure you want it. It fixes a lot of problems, but some people don't like the new s notes. For me, the ota makes the note so much better that it's a complete no brainer.
There is also a pre rooted version of this fIrmware in the development section.
Thanks it worked like a charm.
Thanks for posting this. I may try this this week. I do use s-notes all of the time when I'm reading my textbooks for school so I am afraid to lose functionality. Would it be possible to go back to the ROM I'm on if it does break my snote?
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idelgado782 said:
Thanks for posting this. I may try this this week. I do use s-notes all of the time when I'm reading my textbooks for school so I am afraid to lose functionality. Would it be possible to go back to the ROM I'm on if it does break my snote?
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Sorry, I can't answer that. I just posted help I got elsewhere in the forum. I've not heard of anyone on the forum losing the S-pen from updating, as long as they were stock. If you're rooted or have a custom recovery, you need to seek help from someone smarter than myself bbefore you attempt this. If you are stock, maybe post a question in the questions section, asking if anyone lost the s-pen upgrading rom a stock Note. That way you can assess your risk.
idelgado782 said:
Thanks for posting this. I may try this this week. I do use s-notes all of the time when I'm reading my textbooks for school so I am afraid to lose functionality. Would it be possible to go back to the ROM I'm on if it does break my snote?
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No unless you want to be rooted..
It wasnt just rooted users that lost the s-pen. I was stock unrooted and lost it. Also had to reboot everytime my device went to sleep if I wanted to unlock the screen. It was a pain and had to get a replacement from Amazon.
Im using the pulled firmware and havent experienced any pen problem. Could it be a random event
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EmerikL said:
It wasnt just rooted users that lost the s-pen. I was stock unrooted and lost it. Also had to reboot everytime my device went to sleep if I wanted to unlock the screen. It was a pain and had to get a replacement from Amazon.
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I was stock and flashed the update via Odin.
Lost the pen detection completely, even flashing back to the old firmware didn't do anything. Had to get a replacement.
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