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galaxy s from vodafone

im about to get 16gb vodafone version from a friend of mine who bought it in Netherlands. im just curious...are there any differences on hardware/software? i mean:
1. some vodafone mark on the phone
2. some mark on boot
3. or some programs that are preinstalled/modified
4.are there problems with root and rom flashing?
or its just like normal 8gb version? dude told me that its locked version but unlock code is in some phone file or something(?!)

I've got a 16GB galaxy s from vodafone (UK).
No branding on the phone anywhere - no logo or anything on boot either.
Haven't rooted or flashed rom yet so don't know, but it will enter recovery mode, etc.
Hope that helps

prcach said:
im about to get 16gb vodafone version from a friend of mine who bought it in Netherlands. im just curious...are there any differences on hardware/software? i mean:
1. some vodafone mark on the phone
2. some mark on boot
3. or some programs that are preinstalled/modified
4.are there problems with root and rom flashing?
or its just like normal 8gb version? dude told me that its locked version but unlock code is in some phone file or something(?!)
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The 16gb's were limited edition from Vodafone. They are completely unbranded, and the ones WITHOUT the voda sticker on the box are SIM unlocked too.
That's true for all the UK models, I assume the Dutch ones will be the same.
The 8gb are all SIM locked and branded to hell too.

ibizaGTi said:
The 16gb's were limited edition from Vodafone. They are completely unbranded, and the ones WITHOUT the voda sticker on the box are SIM unlocked too.
That's true for all the UK models, I assume the Dutch ones will be the same.
The 8gb are all SIM locked and branded to hell too.
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if its in some case locked...how hard would it be to unlock it?

"The 16gb's were limited edition from Vodafone. They are completely unbranded, and the ones WITHOUT the voda sticker on the box are SIM unlocked too."
The same in Ireland

prcach said:
if its in some case locked...how hard would it be to unlock it?
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You can find a FREE tool (Unlock for the Galaxy S) in the Android Market to get the unlock codes, or search in the forums for one of these tools

I have the 8gb GT-I9000 which I got from 02, it was the phone only, no sim, for £329, and it's completely unbranded, it has an O2 wallpaper.
I Don't know if it's unlocked as I want to get used to it before I try to change anything

I got a 8gb i9000 from Vodafone here in the UK too. No branding or vodafone marks or anything. It's also unlocked too.
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I have the dutch vodafone 16GB galaxy S.it is completely free from branding our whatsoever, no way to tell it's a vodafone phone, and it came simlock free...
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Hi, I bought a dutch vodafone Galaxy S (16Gb) secondhand. But i suspect that the previous owner flashed it since it's rooted and runs JM2.
Can you let me know which is the stock rom for the dutch vodafone SGS's?

I also have a SGS 16 gb from vodafone-NL. It comes with JM2 out of the box. And imho root it is a must ;D.
Btw, 3 button recovery mode is disabled. Anyone else from Holland with 3 button disabled?
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Mine is also running jm2. But I can't see any paid apps in my market.is that normal? I thought it might be caused by unofficial firmware.

I have the dutch vodafone 16gb sgs. Completely unbranded, no simlock.
It has jm2 update 1out of the box and 3 button enabled.
I only rooted it and installed oclf and rommanager.
Realy fast and no lagg at all!
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Mine came from Voda UK as a warranty replacement for a WinMo. No branding, unlocked with only a small Voda logo on the r/h side of the box.
Came with the JF3 firmware but now booted n rooted on JPC 2.2 and I love it (well almost).

Just wondering has anyone got a dump of the UK vodafone firmware, I forgot to dump mine when I flashed it via Odin.
Thanks in advance

maick said:
I also have a SGS 16 gb from vodafone-NL. It comes with JM2 out of the box. And imho root it is a must ;D.
Btw, 3 button recovery mode is disabled. Anyone else from Holland with 3 button disabled?
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Mine is dutch and also had 3br disabled. Just to recap to my earlier question. Is there a reason that my marketonly shows free apps? Apparently I'm running official jm2, and its rooted. None of the market fixes work. I tried fix from sgs tools app and eris market fix. But still only free apps are available.

maick said:
I also have a SGS 16 gb from vodafone-NL. It comes with JM2 out of the box. And imho root it is a must ;D.
Btw, 3 button recovery mode is disabled. Anyone else from Holland with 3 button disabled?
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Maick, I got this too.
Only got it last wednesday, and have tried entering Recovery / Download modes multiple times already.
With the deviced powered on, powered off, different sequences of the buttons involved, on USB, off USB, with Kies active or inactive.
It just doesn't respond to any of those button combos.
It just gives me the standard shutdown menu when the phone is on, when the phone is off it just boots and when I keep pressing the power button it's going into the boot logo loop, rebooting the phone on end, until I stop pressing the power button.
Yay. Now I fear for rooting and especially flashing the device, since I might brick it when the flashing goes wrong.

Hi there!
When I rooted mine I got to recovery mode using the android SDK method and as far as I know everyone should be able to get to recovery mode via the android sdk.
Later today I will attempt to flash the 3br patch (you can find more about the patch on the sgs android development forum here in xda) and cross my fingers to not brick it. If I brick it I will bring it back to vodafone. ;P
If you want to attempt to get to recovery mode using the android sdk, search a but on youtube and you will find out exactly what to do.
Hope this info can help you or anyone else in the same situation. ;D
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I just did Richthofen's patch, and it works like a charm. 3BR functions like it should and we're safe again from faulty flashes. Hooraay.
Be sure that when you use the simple patch, that you are at least running JM1, otherwise you'll end up bricked.

Just flashed the fix a few minutes ago and now I am the proud owner of a 3BR enable SGS I9000

[Q] Just got a Galaxy Tab from tmn operator.Now what?

Hi!i just made quite a deal with a galaxy tab here in Portugal. Its from the TMN operator and guess what, its filled with crappy apps that i cant remove. So i was wondering what would be the best option here regarding samsung "official" firmwares....I also havent flashed anything yet so i dont really know what all programs are necessary, but ive seen references to a ODIN app. and pit files. So i was wondering if i could get some help from the community. Also the tab suffers from sluggish web browsing and the notifications bar is also sluggish when calling up and down.
regards,

You actually don't need to install a custom firmware; All you have to do is root it (search z4root) and then use a file explorer or adb to remove the apps from the /system/app folder. Backup everything you intend to remove, because you may accidently remove something vital.

Hey thanks for answering.What about updating from samsung kies, is it still possible to update being a branded device...

Maxrunner said:
Hey thanks for answering.What about updating from samsung kies, is it still possible to update being a branded device...
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yes all of the tabs have updates exept the XEU ones (mine)

Hi guys, was just about to start a similar thread, I bought a tab online from bestbuy expecting delivery on Wednesday, just wanted to know what I ll do when the tab comes.
I have already got my case and screen protector ready.
Number 1 I believe will be root, what apps are recommended to keep and remove etc, I believe there are no custom roms for now...
Also is there Google market available for the tab?
Thanks in advance.

Flashing Korean SM-G900K with Australian / International Firmware?

Hi guys,
I was wondering if I can flash a stock Australian / International firmware on my SM-G900K ??
If so which MM 6.0 unbranded firmware would you recommend?
Reason for this is currently my SM-G900K has Korean dialpad and other branded bloatware ....
Thanks All!

also interested!!!

Hi,
I am also really wanting to be using Aussie firmware. Sick of the Korean ads I get everytime I unlock my phone to use it. Is it possible?

Rumble Kingston said:
Hi,
I am also really wanting to be using Aussie firmware. Sick of the Korean ads I get everytime I unlock my phone to use it. Is it possible?
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Beware flashing different firmware can lead to bricked phone that you might need J-tag to bring it back to life.
But you can use the Rom of it but if its very similar hardware with some changes.

Will there be root/xposed or ROMs for the x cam anytime sooner?

Hey guys,
I just bought one of the x cams and I was thinking if there would be root or xposed or even roms for this device anytime sooner?
Thnaks,
Charlie
BTW: Has anyone unlocked the bootloader?

ya i keep checking for x power, x cam and x style but no info yet that I have been able to find the full kernel source is out there for the x power though I may just build one custom and see if it will take once I can get the actual firmware to repair with just in case basically if that will work then it may work for the other X models too.

I think, that the major difficulty is to make the dual camera work fine.
I have a Lg X Cam and the rom is very stable. But if anybody start a custom rom i will liked.
Thanks,

mrdddcharlie said:
Hey guys,
I just bought one of the x cams and I was thinking if there would be root or xposed or even roms for this device anytime sooner?
Thnaks,
Charlie
BTW: Has anyone unlocked the bootloader?
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Probably never unfortunately

Flashing European firmware on Korean Xcam
I wanted to know if its possible or safe to flash a European firmware on Korean LG XCam , i already found the firmware , suggestions tips? I'm seriously annoyed by the korean words and even though i've changed language to English i get popups in korean.

mrdddcharlie said:
Hey guys,
I just bought one of the x cams and I was thinking if there would be root or xposed or even roms for this device anytime sooner?
Thnaks,
Charlie
BTW: Has anyone unlocked the bootloader?
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I googled and found several sites with tutorials on how to root with King root or baidu app , try that? i will try that soon.

Saiko Path said:
I googled and found several sites with tutorials on how to root with King root or baidu app , try that? i will try that soon.
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Don't ever waste your time, the kingroot thing is bull****.
Kingroot, Shuame and other Chinese root/rom flashing tool has been telling lie about root & flashing for long, they just want to cheat you into installing their stupid software, in some case you may even brick your device because of these software.

Saiko Path said:
I wanted to know if its possible or safe to flash a European firmware on Korean LG XCam , i already found the firmware , suggestions tips? I'm seriously annoyed by the korean words and even though i've changed language to English i get popups in korean.
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HI, from where did you find Korean firmware? I have F690 L Korean variant and need its stock kdz.

Waxim1 said:
HI, from where did you find Korean firmware? I have F690 L Korean variant and need its stock kdz.
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it was my other phone that came with a korean firmware i'm not buying LG's latest phones anymore , My advice get rid of it.

Anyone here has a problem on gps on this device?

johnelmilana said:
Anyone here has a problem on gps on this device?
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I've recently experienced problems with GPS signal. Sometimes my device doesn't connect at all, must of the times it gets wrong position.

guys if you what to remove bloatware no root on this phone then look here https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/remove-bloatware-lg-x-lg-x-devices-t3652011

How to Remove S8 Korean Version text limit and ads?

Hi,
So I bought an s8 from my friend in Korea but I have some issues with it.
SM-G950N
First is that the text messaging has a 60 character limit and there are korean ads that pop up from time to time.
How can i remove them? Should I install a ROM to remove it?

Anyone can please help?

Can someone confirm this for me please?

nethribution said:
Can someone confirm this for me please?
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You have 2 options, 1 is to flash an unbranded Korean firmware which should get rid of those limitations as it sounds like it's carrier specific or 2 you can flash a Rom which requires root which will in turn good Knox, so no Samsung pay and secure folder

sofir786 said:
You have 2 options, 1 is to flash an unbranded Korean firmware which should get rid of those limitations as it sounds like it's carrier specific or 2 you can flash a Rom which requires root which will in turn good Knox, so no Samsung pay and secure folder
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thanks so much! i will be reading more about knox and samsung pay. but knowing that flashing a rom would work makes me happy.
by the way, you mentioned an unbranded korean firmware, is it possible for you to point me where can i get that?
again, thanks so much

Same here actually. if anybody can point out where to grab a rom that works.

Change system language and disable Korean?