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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?

Update galaxy tab FW

Hi to everybody!
I just bought a galaxy tab branded h3g (italy)
Those are my current features:
PDA: P1000XWJJ3
PHONE: P1000XXJID
CSC: P1000HUIJJ3
So, it's a bit outdated and i'd like to update to new JMI FW!
How to update?
How to backup my current firmware so to return back to it and avoid problems with guarantee?
Which fw do you advice me to flash in to improve performances (and possibly, as i said, go back to my current FW whenever ill feel to)?
Oh, and what about clockworkmod recovery? Should i install it before flash new firmware? (i installed rom manager...and waiting for your instructions)
Thank you all!

Hey mate, well the best instructions I can recommend would be my guide for Overcome v1.2.0, and that would also be my recommendation for a ROM, performs extremely well. This also includes CWM installation and changing your core filesystem to ext4 for increased performance.
Check out the ROM details here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932082
My guide can also be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11836202
For a Pre-Clockwork Backup, RotoBackup is the best current method. Info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850359
I hope this helps, and Good Luck

corodius said:
Hey mate, well the best instructions I can recommend would be my guide for Overcome v1.2.0, and that would also be my recommendation for a ROM, performs extremely well. This also includes CWM installation and changing your core filesystem to ext4 for increased performance.
Check out the ROM details here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=932082
My guide can also be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11836202
For a Pre-Clockwork Backup, RotoBackup is the best current method. Info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850359
I hope this helps, and Good Luck
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Thank you for your infos!
What about to install clockworkmode recovery via rom manager first?
That's what im supposed to do:
1) Installa clockworkmode recovery from rom manager, so to backup my current h3g italy stock FW
2) install your custom rom OVERCOME
3) if dont like it, or need to revert back to stock firmware, i can use the backup made with clockworkrecovery previously installed via rom manager!
am i right?
Thank you in advance!
P.S.: what does it means that overcome rom doesent include "Modem"?

Hi, I have a Galaxy Tab Vodafone (italy). can I follow the same procedure?
I'm only worried for the gsm module, can I have problem for this? thanx

I flashed the JMI standard rom from samfirmware.com and its fine. However you will need to run a little boot unlocker app if ever you want to flash a custom rom in the future. Just search for "JM* galaxy tab" and you'll find the app.
Sometimes standard isn't so bad.... ;-)
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA Premium App

arrymas said:
Hi, I have a Galaxy Tab Vodafone (italy). can I follow the same procedure?
I'm only worried for the gsm module, can I have problem for this? thanx
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Just followed overcome tutorial and quickly flashed overcome 1.2.1 rom+kernel!

how do i install roms on galaxy tab 7 bell? help

can some body tell me how i can install custom rom on my galaxy tab from bell? i have rooted my galaxy tab but when i downloaded the rom manager, it doesnt have the correct flash for recovery, can some body help out please?

Please search first.
Having said that, are there any custom ROMS available for your specific Tab? Have you looked around the development fora?
Sent from my Nexus S 4G

there are some custom roms for the tab, im having problem flashing cmw mod thats all, it doesnt have the galaxy tab bell version under the flash choices

CWM is not the only way to flash roms. There's also heimdall. Which Tab specifically do you have? A model number would help.

model#:gt-p1000m

You should be able to flash any gsm rom, other bell users might be able to verify, using ODIN, Heimdall or cwm. !st thing I'd do is read up on ODIN ver.1.7. Then read up on Heimdall. The more ways to flash you know the better chance, if something goes awry, you can fix it.
Being a gt-p1000 variant means you are a gsm tablet. Only flash gsm roms, wifi only and cdma roms WILL brick your tab.
Also be a good Idea to check you don't have locked bootloaders.. Check here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888071 . look for bootloader patch.apk
Will check if bootloaders are locked and ask if you want to unlock or will say bootloaders are good to go.
Find the rom you want to install, read up on how to install - each chef generally has instructions.
Have fun....
Go to the overcome thread, doesn't matter which one for a tutorial on how to flash using ODIN, it has pictures for those that like visual stuff...

moh8021 said:
can some body tell me how i can install custom rom on my galaxy tab from bell? i have rooted my galaxy tab but when i downloaded the rom manager, it doesnt have the correct flash for recovery, can some body help out please?
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Please at least take 5 minutes to go read some threads instead of just jumping in and assuming you can just install CWM and be ready.

help flashing clockworkmod recovery on Samsung Galaxy U SHW-M130L

Hi,
First of all I would like to apologise because I didn't know where to post this because there is no forum for this phone, i recently moved to korea and got this phone, there is little information about it on the net. in english anyway..
I managed to root the phone using the superoneclick method.. Ive played around with the framework to edit the theme but now i want to get a bit more adventurous.. but i want to do a nandroid backup first just in case.
ive got rom manager and when i try to install clckwork i get the signature error
clockwork failed to verify whole-file signature
heres some details:
its the stock rom just rooted it.
model: SHW-M130L
FIRMWARE: 2.3.4.
KERNEL: 2.6.35.7
BASEBAND: M130L.VD29.0502.LT
BUILD#: GINGERBREAD.VG05
its cdma.
i only want clockwrk so that i can make a backup and restore it just in case i mess up nothing else, once clockwork is on the i'll be happy
any help would be much appreciated. thanks.

[Q] i9505 - how to update bootloader

Hi guys,
I want to flash my 1st custom ROM which is Omega v13.2. This requires bootloader XXUB...or XXUD...with corresponding modems. The modems are available to be downloaded via omega thread. My dilemma is how do I update my bootloader as omega ROM doesn't include one. My current phone status is as follows.
-i9505 bought from amazon.co.uk using on Three UK.
-android 4.2.2 stock firmware rooted using cf-autoroot.
-CWM 6.0.4.4 recovery
-Bootloader: i9505XXUAMDM (found using "android system info" app)
-Baseband: i9505XXUAMDM (found in settings/about device)
My only experience with modding is with a HTC sensation, so I am new to odin.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, and I think XDA is the bee's knees!

shayne200 said:
Hi guys,
I want to flash my 1st custom ROM which is Omega v13.2. This requires bootloader XXUB...or XXUD...with corresponding modems. The modems are available to be downloaded via omega thread. My dilemma is how do I update my bootloader as omega ROM doesn't include one. My current phone status is as follows.
-i9505 bought from amazon.co.uk using on Three UK.
-android 4.2.2 stock firmware rooted using cf-autoroot.
-CWM 6.0.4.4 recovery
-Bootloader: i9505XXUAMDM (found using "android system info" app)
-Baseband: i9505XXUAMDM (found in settings/about device)
My only experience with modding is with a HTC sensation, so I am new to odin.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, and I think XDA is the bee's knees!
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I'm in the same boat and confused by this.

Helping Hand
shayne200 said:
Hi guys,
I want to flash my 1st custom ROM which is Omega v13.2. This requires bootloader XXUB...or XXUD...with corresponding modems. The modems are available to be downloaded via omega thread. My dilemma is how do I update my bootloader as omega ROM doesn't include one. My current phone status is as follows.
-i9505 bought from amazon.co.uk using on Three UK.
-android 4.2.2 stock firmware rooted using cf-autoroot.
-CWM 6.0.4.4 recovery
-Bootloader: i9505XXUAMDM (found using "android system info" app)
-Baseband: i9505XXUAMDM (found in settings/about device)
My only experience with modding is with a HTC sensation, so I am new to odin.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, and I think XDA is the bee's knees!
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Hello there mate!
You don't actually have to update your bootloaded. All you have to do is just download GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUEMJ5.tar first. The link is found under the installation guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
Quoted from the installation Guide :
Steps:
1.Go into download mode and ODIN-flash the modems from the link I mentioned above for a bootloader XXUD
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Flash modems (If you already have the correct modems, ignore this step):
Power Off your device completely
Wait a little and then power on device to download mode (Power button + Home button + Volume down button)
**If you are having the old bootloader XXUB flash GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1.tar file with odin by selecting phone.
**If you are having the new bootloader XXUD flash GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUEMJ5.tar file with odin by selecting phone.
Go to Settings and make sure that modems flashed ok
This step is necessary to be done correct because XXUEMJ5 LTE modem will break your sound on old Bootloader
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2. As soon as your phone reboots, check the baseband version. Make sure that it shoes something like "I9505XXUEMJ5"
3.As soon as you're done, you can now flash and Enjoy Omega V13.2
Hope this helps mate.

There are a lot of threads about problems with an old bootloader and Omega Rom. You want my advice? Pick an other custom rom then Omega.
You don't need to upgrade your bootloader, in fact don't ever do it, if you don't have to.