[Q] Update firmware - Galaxy Tab General

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tooptoop said:
Hi,
I bought 3 monthes ago a european galaxy tab that has the JJ3 firmware. I wanted to know if I could directly flash the JMG one onto the tab ? I'm asking this because I saw a thread where someone was flashing from a JJ* to JM6 and then JMF I think. Is it necessary to do those extra steps ?
Thanks,
tooptoop
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You can flash straight to JMG from JJ3 fine. If you look in the JMG thread in the Tab development forum, on page 3 (I think) I've posted a link to a stock JMG package which contains everything you need but doesn't contain bootloaders. Don't use the link Chainfire posted in the first post as it doesn't have dbdata.rfs included in the package and your Tab probably won't boot if you flash that. I'm sure you've seen the threads about bootloaders but just as a reminder, beware of flashing any ROM that may contain them as you could hard brick your phone if the flash goes wrong.

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[Q] Question about Firmwares.

So i bought my tab a week ago, and since i was so used to xda and my htc phones i decided to flash the newest firmware ( which at that point was the JK5 ).
My firmware was P1000BUJI4 or P1000BUJI5 and i simply used odin 1.7 and the pit file called P1_20100909.pit to go to JK5. I never went to JJ4 ( do i needed to ? )
It went straight to JK5 with no problems, no repartion and direct boot was ok.
So i am seeing some new additions here.
People are flashing a db file after flashing the JM6 , why is that ? I own a euro tab and i have voice capability out of the box.
So if i try to go to JM6, do i have to flash that db file too or i dont ? Someone that knows should do a tutorial about what are the pit files do, and that db file and how is the proper flashing process.
I am not implying something, i am just saying that it should be done for the not so advanced users, so they wont brick their devices.
EDIT : Noone even caring to answer some simple questions ?
I think your questions are covered in the JM6 firmware thread in this section. The consensus seems to be that you don't need to flash the "db file" as you describe it. I'll be flashing a UK model tomorrow with this firmware so am interested in this too, but that thread is probably where you need to be asking (if it hasn't already been answered).
paulshields said:
I think your questions are covered in the JM6 firmware thread in this section. The consensus seems to be that you don't need to flash the "db file" as you describe it. I'll be flashing a UK model tomorrow with this firmware so am interested in this too, but that thread is probably where you need to be asking (if it hasn't already been answered).
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THanks for the answer, but the dbdata file had to be flashed so that i would be able to boot back to ui.
I found out everything i wanted the hard way, thanks for the answer though.

Updating the Galaxy Tab to the latest firmware !

Hey guys
I'm running the P1000JXJJ1, FroYo JPJJ2 firmware on my Tab, and samfirmware states P1000JVJL1 is the latest one !
so I was advised NOT to use KIES, and ODIN was better !!
My tab is rooted with OCLF set, Just a quick question, Odin will delete all my data and also I believe that I'd have to re-ROOT the device right?
another question is since I didn't have market out of the box, the product sales code has been changed to XSG.
thanks a lot guys in advance
Cheers
Jackie
if u use oclf, undo oclf b4 update firmware, kies or odin works fine for me, i'll only use odin when i screw up with my tab
and will I have to re root the device and also will ODIN delete all my data?
Hi,
searching for something else I accidentily found this thread.
Maybe my experince might be of any interest: got the galaxy tab 3 days ago, installed KIES and instantly got a message to update the firmware to Froyo JK5. I followed the suggestion to save my data which I regret later, because it took very long (had already copied a lot of videos to the internal sd) and couldn´t stop it. To cut it short:
the update was successful and nothing deleted, just everything in place. Also synchronized Outlook contacts, though at 96% it got stuck - waited a few minutes, then broke up and all contacts had been transferred fine.
(don´t know, if firmware is different for other countries...)
Odin will not delete your data if you did not choose to repartition, no need to use pit file to repartition if you are just upgrading fw from the same region..safest is still via KIES
To correct some mis-information from above. Flashing with Odin can delete your data, it depends on what components are included in the image you flash. If you flash an official ROM with Kies you should not loose your data but there is always a risk of an issue occurring during any flash that could lead to data loss. Unless you flash a pre-rooted custom ROM you will loose root and SU during a flash. These can be re-applied easily to the SGT using the Super One-Click method.
Redardless of what flashing method you use, if you use RyanZA's OCLF you must undo the lag fix before you flash, otherwise you will certainly loose data and possibly end up with a corrupt system that won't boot (I had first hand experience of this early on in my flashing days with my SGS!). You shouldn't really need to apply a lagfix to the SGT as it doesn't seem to suffer from the same lag as the SGS.
Finally, flashing with Odin can lead to product code being changed, especially if the ROM you flash isn't intended for the normal product code of your device. There are various ways to restore your poduct code, look in the Samsung Galaxy S forums for suggestions on how to do this as the basic construction of the ROMs is very similar between the two devices from that point of view. Also, be aware that people with SGS devices have reported loosing their IMEI while flashing with Odin. If this happens you will end up with a WiFi only device unless you backed up your /efs folder before you flashed. There's lots of info in the SGS forums about this and it's worth a read if you are new to flashing. I haven't heard of anyone with a SGT loosing their IMEI yet but it's worth taking precautions.
Happy flashing folks!!
thanks a bunch guys, I'm now running the latest version !!
was just trying to install the latest gingerbread theme from the forums !! will let you all know how that went
hi guyz,..
im from malaysia and currently using galaxy S and galaxy sl for my wife (not tabs) but i've been request by my brother who owned the galaxy tabs to upgrade it since i had some knowledge..
currently his tabs running on 2.2 stock asia version.and i wanted to flash the latest version 2.3.3 europe edition since i saw many custom rom on it..i've download the latest firmware that is P1000DXJPE ## via samfirmware.com and could not find any pit,csc and modem file..
my question,
1. am i missing something here?
2. is it possible to flash without pit,csc and modem?
3. i know how to flash the file using pda since i've done it with my SGSL but before that i need to flash another old version firmware to used it.is it the same with galaxy tabs?
azamnecrone said:
hi guyz,..
im from malaysia and currently using galaxy S and galaxy sl for my wife (not tabs) but i've been request by my brother who owned the galaxy tabs to upgrade it since i had some knowledge..
currently his tabs running on 2.2 stock asia version.and i wanted to flash the latest version 2.3.3 europe edition since i saw many custom rom on it..i've download the latest firmware that is P1000DXJPE ## via samfirmware.com and could not find any pit,csc and modem file..
my question,
1. am i missing something here?
2. is it possible to flash without pit,csc and modem?
3. i know how to flash the file using pda since i've done it with my SGSL but before that i need to flash another old version firmware to used it.is it the same with galaxy tabs?
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Go to the Android Development section.
Look up Overcome and BOCA for the Galaxy Tab. Both a great however I prefer BOCA. The current release is 2.3.4 but 2.3.7 is in the works.
If you follow the instructions for BOCA you will have a GTab that feels like it was newly born again.
boxhead72 said:
Go to the Android Development section.
Look up Overcome and BOCA for the Galaxy Tab. Both a great however I prefer BOCA. The current release is 2.3.4 but 2.3.7 is in the works.
If you follow the instructions for BOCA you will have a GTab that feels like it was newly born again.
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thanks dude!
so i dont need to flash stock gingerbread 2.3.3 to used this custom rom?a bit confuse here...
boxhead72 said:
Go to the Android Development section.
Look up Overcome and BOCA for the Galaxy Tab. Both a great however I prefer BOCA. The current release is 2.3.4 but 2.3.7 is in the works.
If you follow the instructions for BOCA you will have a GTab that feels like it was newly born again.
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Yes. Follow the instructions on the magrathea site or overcome
Use overcome instructions to instal stock GB 5. It tells you the pit and modem to use for your tab.
Then install the overcome kernel and reboot. It will root the tab and format the storage.
Then you install the Boca zip over the overcome kernel.
If you just want overcomes Rom follow their instructions. They make it simple
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App
is that all??hmm,
will try donload all the files 1st,then i will try
thanks guyz for da info..
so i dont need to flash stock rom like i always do with my SGS before installing any custom rom?

[Q] XXJG7 Firmware

Hi Guys,
Ive searched the forum, to no avail...
I would like to flash my Apollo with FroYo, but for safety's sake im trying to find a copy of my original firmware so I can flash it back and use KIES if needed.
If I type in *#1234# I get:
PDA I5800XXJG7
Phone I5800XXJG3
CSC I5800XXJG5
Does any kind person have the relevant files handy for upload please?
Also, If I flash a new firmware should they all match the original (ie the I5800XX part).
Thanks for your help
I posted the same question a week ago. I didn't get a straight answer. I had the same firmware before i flashed to XXJPM. Your firmware is XXJG7, but I didn't find it on samfirmware. I found XWJG7, but I think that is not the same, because there is xxjpf and xwjpf - the first one being older. To update via kies when the official update comes u need an official firmware, XXJG7 is official since u got it with your phone, but u cant find it, can you? So you need any official firmware, but i don't know witch are official except XXJG7... Anyway don't bother with this, you can flash froyo without backup, i did it and nothing went wrong but be cautius and folow the steps closly and when the official update comes it will be avaliable to flash via odin. until then flash any non official froyo
I have this rom and am uploading it now its I5800XXJG3 - csc xxjg5 - phone xxjg5 - pda xxjg7 will post a link soon
here you go
megaupload.com/?d=OYHZW0WX
Thanks
I see the numbers are slightly different, does it matter?
I have also read that flashing the bootloader can cause hard-brick issues, is it better not to flash the bootloader?
i did not flash the bootloader just to be on the safe side, not sure what the cl447760 & cl460190 mean all i tell you is kies see's this as the latest firmware for my phone the uk .
i got the phone three weeks aga at the carphone warehouse it is unbranded and unlocked
Thanks again for your help. I have now upgraded mine to the standard XXJPM FroYo with ODIN. Just out of interest, is there a way I could have got the old firmware off my phone into files like you uploaded?
i think you can dd them to the sd card but not sure how to do it , i googled for ages to find my that firmware on some random site because i did not like froyo after i flashed it
ive gone back to 2.1 until i can find a fix for icons not staying on the home screen from apps installed on the sd card after a reboot. other than that i was pleased with it.

[Q] how to flash GB 2.3.4 JVQ

hi guys today i download JVQ 2.3.4 from the Samfirmware and when i open the zip i found
1:I9003 Odin 1.82
2:Code
3:Csc
4:Modem
5it
first of all the code file is somewhere new to me and when i open odin it has some new option "Bootloader" just below the pit slot.......i am totally confused regarding this how i can update this problem.........plz anyone help me it.
How to flash this rom with my Samsung Galaxy S I9000.
(one thing i mention that i took jvq from samfirmware from the section of samsung Galaxy S)
Guide
Just use this guide. Keep in mind this is an i9000 guide not an i9003 guide. It should be the same just use the firmware you have not the one i have linked.
thanks bro

[Q] (Q) I need to flash my Vodafone UK Note 3 back to stock.

Hi
I have been looking for info on how to flash my Note 3 back to stock. The instructions I have found says to use ODIN to flash stock firmware. Is this correct?
This is the website to the guide in question.
http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-repair/how-to-unroot-galaxy-note-3/
The link to get the firmware takes me to the following page but it does not contain the international firmware.
http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-stock-firmware/
When I go to the website it links to, and search for the firmware by entering SM-N9005. I get a list of models that contains 2 UK models and I am not sure which is the right one for my device.
http://samfirmware.com/
I someone could please help me out I would really appreciate it.
Yes, it's correct. You will get back to Stock flashing this FIRMWARE via ODIN (remember extract the .zip file and use only the .tar/.md5 file).
Thanks for both answering my questions, and especially for reminding me about extracting the zip.

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