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[Q] Cannot upgrade to Froyo

Hello. I have recently bought a T-Mobile unlocked Galaxy S (Vibrant) from ebay and I am trying to upgrade it to 2.2 (it is 2.1 now) using Kies Mini but I get the message "Error upgrading phone." After looking on the internet, I found that you cannot upgrade the phone if you use it in another country (I bought the phone from a UK company through ebay and I live in Cyprus). I also saw that there is a registry hack to trick Kies mini to think that you are in a different country, but I don't know what values to put there. Can anyone help?
Thanks

Just try to root it and use a custom 2.2 rom. You will be much more satisfied.
Sent from my nuclear powered submarine!

I bought my Vibrant when i was in USA. Now i'm in France,i have a french sim and i'm using Kies Mini to update it.It worked even with KB1.

I bought unlocked T-Mobile USA Vibrant, live in Russia and upgrade it here, first time to J16, later to KA6 FROYO without any problem via Kies mini.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

Is this the registry hack you are referring to?
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/related/dsiiq/samsung_galaxy_s_upgraded_to_22_with_kies/
That should work for you since the author is in NZ and was able to get the kies upgrade. There's another article here on XDA for those that want to trick kies into download mode even though they are not running official roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9140758&postcount=1
Be forewarned. Kies mini may still give you problems, it's a little buggy. Halfway through the upgrade process I got "Error upgrading phone" and this on my phone:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
black screen of death.
Pulled battery, same thing. Pulled battery again, put it back in, held both volume I was able to get into recovery mode and the upgrade resumed. That was fun..NOT!!!
Maybe you should take a look here on how to use Odin to flash the official froyo rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
Good luck.
FYI a little googling goes a long way.

phrack, another method to get rid of that screen if your phone is already connected to your pc and your running heimdall is C:\<path-to-heimdall>\heimdall close-pc-screen
not only do i have adb set up in PATH, I have heimdall in PATH as well. I use it quite frequently with the zImages.

That's good to know..if you're running heimdall...
But I was running kies (just like the OP) so that wouldn't have helped me. I just found out about heimdall but since more people here use odin I would probably use that when I decide to flash since it would be easier to get help.

Samsung P1000 problem.

Hi experts.
I just got a Samsung Tab P1000 from a friend who didn't need his tab. So I thought I want to wipe it clean (He had pictures, videos etc) and I wanted to be as if I just bought it.
I did the factory reset thing, and to my surprise, it started wtih a portuguese language, and I could update the firmware because Kies didn't support it by some reason.
And a few hours ago, I tried to stock firmware it, by downloading "GB Stock Safe 5".
I got a green pass in Odin. But when my tab reboots, I just get a black screen. So I've managed to access the "downloading, do not turn off target"-screen. But I have no idea what to do next.
This is what I know about the tab, before I tried stock firmware it.
Firmware Version 2.2
Kernel: 2.6.32.9
BuildNR: FROYO.XWJJ7
Thank you in advance.

When you used Odin, did you screen look similar to this? (the 3 checked boxes on the right, the 3 filled in boxes to the right)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

I managed to succefully restore it back to factorysettings, by the guide from TeamOvercome.
espionage724, that's exactly what it looked like. But I wasn't sure what files to use for "phone" and "pda" because the risk of bricking it.
But everything went fine.
I have a few questions though,
I'm now on,
2.3.3
GingerBread.XXJQ1
BaseBand: P1000XXJPZ
When I connect it to Kies, it states that this is the latest firmware. Is this the best firmware for this type of model? What kinds of custom firmwares are common out there?

poddi said:
When I connect it to Kies, it states that this is the latest firmware. Is this the best firmware for this type of model? What kinds of custom firmwares are common out there?
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Hmm, I think that's the latest version available from Kies (I could be wrong). In any case though, Overcome is a popular choice for ROM and Kernel. Hyperdroid is my personal favorite for a Gingerbread-based ROM and also has a decent Kernel.
For the best ICS-based ROM, I recommend trying out CM9. There are a few things still not working, but I find it suitable for daily use

I went ahead and installed TeamOvercomes 4.1.0. Neat look, fresh design.
What's ICS-roms? Can you install (overwrite) it on Team Overcome?
I'm a rookie, so some of the terms sound unfimiliar

poddi said:
I went ahead and installed TeamOvercomes 4.1.0. Neat look, fresh design.
What's ICS-roms? Can you install (overwrite) it on Team Overcome?
I'm a rookie, so some of the terms sound unfimiliar
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ICS = Ice Cream Sandwhich
Most ROM's are based on GB, or Gingerbread which is version 2.* of Android (ICS being the latest currently at version 4.*).
Currently, there are a few ROM's that offer ICS, but the most common currently is CM9 (but most people would suggest this is not for daily use, or in cases where you need your device to be 100% stable). CM9 is currently in development still
Edit: CM9 = CyanogenMod 9

i think it is better to stay close to official stock rom and current one for galaxy tab is gingerbread, considering daily use and stable operation. root your galaxy tab and tweak (my opinion).

New Kies Firmware Issue.

Loaded Kies earlier and it prompted for an update. Did so then hooked up my tab to check IF there were any updates.
Got the following under Firmware Information.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I updated to the German JB ROM when it came out, then swapped back to the UK when it finally released. I didn't change CSC or anything else. I did use Chainfires Exynos Exploit app to root and fix the exploit then I fully unrooted prior to flashing the UK specific JB release. Running firmware update from the device throws back the usual device has most recent firmware installed.
My device is saying OFFICIAL, in the Status menu AND in the Recovey menu. Anyone else having similar trouble with Kies?

May be it has something to with exploit patch which has rewritten some of the system files and change the binary numbers as ota checks for that I suggest you do a clean install

Csc LL1 BGL isn't UK.
you'll need to change it to BTU using csc changer, (don't forget that will factory reset)
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Riki1kenobi said:
Loaded Kies earlier and it prompted for an update. Did so then hooked up my tab to check IF there were any updates.
Got the following under Firmware Information.
View attachment 1658031
I updated to the German JB ROM when it came out, then swapped back to the UK when it finally released. I didn't change CSC or anything else. I did use Chainfires Exynos Exploit app to root and fix the exploit then I fully unrooted prior to flashing the UK specific JB release. Running firmware update from the device throws back the usual device has most recent firmware installed.
My device is saying OFFICIAL, in the Status menu AND in the Recovey menu. Anyone else having similar trouble with Kies?
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I have the exact same issue. My device is not rooted or anything. Ive just installed the german firmware via odin.
Plus when I go to check for updates it says registration failed.

fards said:
Csc LL1 BGL isn't UK.
you'll need to change it to BTU using csc changer, (don't forget that will factory reset)
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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I noticed that yesterday after I posted this thread. I was under the impression you had to use an app to change the CSC on the 8010. Maybe my tab wasn't a UK tab after all lol.
The only thing I have ever done to the tab was install the exynos exploit fix, rooted, then unrooted and installed the german rom. Then I installed the UK rom when it was released. Never once did a factory reset or apply any CSC changes....
Yesterday I installed the exynos fix rom that Legion posted links to.
Its not causing any issues so far. Not had any region specific issues, but then I never had any before either.

What rom to use to go back to stock?

I'm from Belgium me and my friend bought the s4 i9505(first edition) last year.
I experimented with lots of roms but whenever i try to go back to an official rom, my friend still gets updates whenever he checks for it and i never do.
So i was wondering if someone could point me to the actual rom i need.
Here's a screenshot of my friends still original rom info.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
.
Thanks in advance.

Pixelhouse said:
I'm from Belgium me and my friend bought the s4 i9505(first edition) last year.
I experimented with lots of roms but whenever i try to go back to an official rom, my friend still gets updates whenever he checks for it and i never do.
So i was wondering if someone could point me to the actual rom i need.
Here's a screenshot of my friends still original rom info.
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Thanks in advance.
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Soo you need a stock rom here are some stock roms:
First: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505 - A lot of people say to me this is not the official page for samsung roms but for me was so good
Second: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9505&pcode=0#firmware - This is the official one
I recommend you to use the latest version 4.4.2

SAMPPLE said:
Soo you need a stock rom here are some stock roms:
First: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505 - A lot of people say to me this is not the official page for samsung roms but for me was so good
Second: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9505&pcode=0#firmware - This is the official one
I recommend you to use the latest version 4.4.2
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Thanks for the info, this is the info i already knew though.
The problem i had was there is no country 'Belgium' in the list. And i wanted to know wich rom they used for the Belgium S4 versions.
Thanks in advance .

Pixelhouse said:
Thanks for the info, this is the info i already knew though.
The problem i had was there is no country 'Belgium' in the list. And i wanted to know wich rom they used for the Belgium S4 versions.
Thanks in advance .
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So look at this
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 from Romania... and my stock rom is for Europe and other phone the same thing again Romania phone but France or Germany stock rom

Pixelhouse said:
Thanks for the info, this is the info i already knew though.
The problem i had was there is no country 'Belgium' in the list. And i wanted to know wich rom they used for the Belgium S4 versions.
Thanks in advance .
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If you wanna receive OTA updates too:
1. Install Kies (for android 4.2.2) or Kies 3 (android 4.3 and android 4.4.2)
2. Conect ur device to ur computer.
3. Take a look your CSC (country code) -> They are always 3 letters. (pic 1 attached)
4. You can now close Kies/3.
5. Go to Sammobile.com and look for the correct CSC (You can live in Belgium but this no means ur phone is builded there) -> For example: My phone is german and conecting it to Kies 3 appears DBT code. I go to Sammobile.com and download the correct firmware for my device (Pic 2)
6. Remember: Don't download "Black EDITION" firmware if your phone isnt that one.
7. Flash the firmware through ODIN.
8. Enjoy

hey,
i'm also from belgium at sammobile you have to search for the rom from luxemburg .
In belgium is the original rom from the country luxemburg
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9505&pcode=LUX#firmware

[Q] Which stock ROM do I need to flash on this version of Galaxy S4?

Hello, I had recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 off a local used phones seller for cheap. Now I am confused on which official stock ROM it should be running.
I come from a fairly easy section of XDA, The Moto G and Xperia Z sections, hence I find it really confusing to get the right firmware..
My main intention is to get to the proper firmware and update it to the latest available. I think my phone and Firmware don't match right now so.
Here is what details I have of this Phone:
Note : I have also found out that some users who bought a Galaxy S4 from eBay or local classifieds also have this problem, having a different firmware from the model they have.
Hardware:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Android:
Firmware:
CSC Code :
General :

Ryshic12 said:
Hello, I had recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 off a local used phones seller for cheap. Now I am confused on which official stock ROM it should be running.
I come from a fairly easy section of XDA, The Moto G and Xperia Z sections, hence I find it really confusing to get the right firmware..
My main intention is to get to the proper firmware and update it to the latest available. I think my phone and Firmware don't match right now so.
Here is what details I have of this Phone:...
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From the info you posted, looks like you have an SGH-I337 with nb1 bootloader and with a custom rom installed from the I9505. The current OS is 4.4.2.
The latest AT&T stock firmware is 5.0.1. To return the phone to fully stock, you need to flash the stock nb1 (4.4.2) firmware, then upgrade to nj4 (4.4.4) or oc3 (5.0.1). You can get everything you need from [GUIDE]Odin to Stock, Updating, Rooting, and Installing Safestrap.
Before you decide whether to put Kitkat or Lollipop on it, you might want to read this thread.

@creepyncrawly Thank you! Just the answer I was looking for, was really worried about which stock ROM to flash. I have also found out that some people who also buy a used Galaxy S4 from eBay face exactly this.. a device with the wrong F/W. Anyways thanks I will update where necessary.
Edit : Will changing ROMs trip Knox? I can see mine isn't tripped yet (0x0)..

Ryshic12 said:
[MENTION=2916435]Will changing ROMs trip Knox? I can see mine isn't tripped yet (0x0)..
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Flashing stock will not change the knox flag. It's most likely irrelevant, because the phone is surely not still under warranty.

@creepyncrawly So will reverting from OC3 to nj1 flag it? I have a friend who wanted to know.

Ryshic12 said:
@creepyncrawly So will reverting from OC3 to nj1 flag it? I have a friend who wanted to know.
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See above.^^^

@creepyncrawly Alright, Thanks alot!