gf is getting a galaxy tab from telstra, now i was wondering if these can be flashed to debrand them of the telstra software to make the software as it was from samsung or if its possible to root it and install newer android os such as 3.0 ?
which version of the tab do telstra use? the current is 10.1 right?
I have now flashed my Optus SGT several times with various ROMs, and I am sure that the Telstra Tabs can also be done successfully. However, unless you are already very comfortable with this process, I would recommend a lot of reading in this forum before trying anything like you want to do.
I have found this forum to be a mine of information on the topic, and there is a very good starting guide in the Galaxy Tab Android Developers Forum - [REF] ***Galaxy Tab Directory (Bible)*** 2/19/2011
Unfortunately I haven't yet figured out how to do the link, but you would certainly find it with a search on "Galaxy Tab Directory (Bible)"
Hope this helps.
PS - My current preference is for Overcome 1.2.3
cheers mate, im proficient in putting roms on my htc desire so i assume it would be a similar affair with this device, shall look into what you have mentioned and its great to here that roms do exist for this device.
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Hi all,
I have recently purchased the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G on the Telstra Network here in Australia. I've searched this forum completely (well to the best of my ability) and cannot find the info that I want.
I would like to get rid of the Telstra bloatware on the phone and install a custom rom from this site. I cannot find anything to do with this particular model and don't want to stuff this up so any help here would be appreciated.
About Phone
Model Number GT-I19210T
Android Version
2.3.6
Baseband version
I9210TDVLD1
Kernal version
2.6.35.11-I9210TDVLD1-CL1087044
Build Number
GINGERBREAD.DVLD1
Thanks in advance for any info on this little baby
I would not like to lose the 4G network if updating not sure if anyone here has done any testing on this model. Its not been out long and I've only had it for a week.
cheers
you best go to this forum and follow it, since its just released and the cpu is different from ours, 1.5 dual core,snap dragon i think
forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1868148
Doubt you'll find much (any ?) custom firmware for this phone. Only sold by one telco here, only works (as intended) on one network. Not a lot of incentive for devs (most of whom don't live in AU) to develop for it.
Hello!
I am new here. Actually, both, here and in Android world (was on iPhone up to - recently :{))
Sooo, after i manage to break (literally, BREAK) my iPhone, I got a tablet as a present.
It is NTT DOCOMO SC-02D tablet, - basicaly, it is Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 plus.
So, I got a tablet FULL of very unusefull stuff from DOCOMO.
However, since i am not in Japan, and I am still able to use my t-com network to make phone-calls through sim card, and also, I can connect to wifi networks here - it (my tablet) is either unlocked, or something (marriage - like) happened with world's biggest providers of mobile phone services :{D.
I am completely new to Android and I am actually totally in the dark here. And, guess what: forums doesn't help much, since I can get instructions and tutorials about anything, but as fragments that I just cannot connect to be sure I am doing things right.
So, here goes my question:
I want to erase all docomo software and system from my tablet and install new and fresh android, that I can fill and use as i please!!
Basically, I want to reinstall my tablet. How to do that??
What I learned so far is all about rooting and unlocking, but I don't think I could find instructions to INSTALL ANDROID FRESH anywhere.
One other thing, - I DID FIND SUPERUSER icon in my apps, so does it means somebody rooted my tablet already?
Main reason for me not already trying anything is because I saw that my baseband version is sc02domkk9 - which means it is something of docomo ... So, since I had a problem with my iPhone, when I updated my baseband and therefore couldn't use wifi for a month or so - I need to be sure it won't happen again - that or bricking my tab ...
Thanx in advance for all Your participation in this thread ...
C'mon, guys, nobody??
Well, can someone please tell me is there any way to UNINSTALL apps that are DOCOMO's? I don't get option to uninstall them regulary ...
Ok, can anyone advice me on what ROM can i install on my device??
NTT DOCOMO Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 plus
As You can see, - learning in my walk:{D
Hey everyone,
Please bare with me, this is my first time rooting & flashing a smartphone, so my knowledge on the topic is still limited even after some reads.
I also have the "misfortune" to not fall into the (apparent) easier route of having a non-Canadian Galaxy S4 where the model starts with "i950.." but mine being SGM-i337m. From what I've understood, the only reliable method I could use would be CF-Root, as described in this thread (OP's post), although the thing that bugs me, because I'd like to be able to install whatever ROM I'd like, is the line that says "[..] and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible. CF-Root is meant to be used in combination with stock Samsung firmwares [..]".
Also, which might be worth mentioning, my best bet is I'll probably end up flashing Cyanogenmod's ROM and they seem to have packaged installers, but I'm still worried it might not cover my model (if I take that route instead of rooting using CF-Root). From CGM's wiki under Supported Devices, there's a list that includes "jfltecan" (code name) for Canada, but I'm still hesitant. Do you guys think it covers Koodo (service provider) which I believe is owned by Telus (another SP) ? The last thing I want to do is brick my phone or have it unusable at the booting stage or whatever. And I don't mind reading, so any helpful links which covers this specifically would much be appreciated, although I don't mind an all cooked answer
Thanks
Okay! I've been on this board for almost seven years, with phones ranging from a HTC TouchPro through to my current Samsung Galaxy S4 International GT-i9505. The ROM I'm on right now is (with thanks to AntaresOne) cm-12-20150315-OPTIMIZED-jflte, available from his thread, below...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-orig-develop/rom-cyanogenmod-12-t2943934
Everything works well - it's fast, has great battery life, the images, screen, text, video all look great, the sound for a phone call is clear and loud, ringtones are loud, the Bluetooth works with my Fusion car stereo and I can play video from it to my Samsung LED TV via wi-fi.
The intention of this Helper Thread is to have somewhere just for Australian users with Galaxy i9505's or i9505T's (the Telstra model) ONLY. That way, the discussions and advice shared is much more 'region-specific'.
On that note, I'll share my experiences with how to get the best out of your phone. Firstly, may I just say please read through these instructions carefully before coming to me with questions. I have spent the best part of five years tinkering with an i9000, then a i9100T, now a i9505 International. Also, there's heaps more help and advice to be found here on XDA-Developers, sammobile and a number of other Android forums, so I've always found it best to research as much as possible to take the very best information that actually works. No question is too stupid, unless you ask one that's been answered a thousand times already, like...
What's the best ROM?, What's the best modem?, How do I root my phone?, and Will rooting void my warranty?
And so, we start afresh with a Galaxy i9505, also known as jfltexx. Back up all your photos and music to your PC, and you'll find any number of apps on Play Store to backup your text messages and call logs. Titanium Pro is the best. It does need root access, but fortunately there are a couple ('SMS Backup & Restore' is one) that you don't need root to use. Seeming though 99.99% of everything you can do to upgrade your phone is best off being done with a clean slate, trust me when I tell you - BACK YOUR STUFF UP AND FACTORY RESET THE DAMN THING!
The most important step - BACKUP YOUR DEVICE'S EFS FOLDER!!! This is a location where information pertaining to your device's IMEI number and Country Code etc. are stored, and this folder can sometimes be wiped when you flash a new ROM. From Lollipop onwards, the way that's done is a bit different, but again there's plenty of apps and methods out there that will do this backup for you. Thing is, most often you'll need to be rooted, so...
You'll find throughout XDA a number of device-specific threads and posts about how to gain root access on your device. The fastest and easiest way to perform this task is to go visit Chainfire...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
The specific file you are looking for is called CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip. You use a nice little program called Odin - which just happens to be included in the package you've just grabbed - to 'flash' that into your phone. Yes yes yes, this voids your warranty and trips the Knox flag. Sadly, as much as you might find people who say that it can be reset, KNOX CANNOT BE CHANGED BACK ONCE IT'S 0x1!
Next, go and check out flatzki's thread at...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/i9505xxuhoa7-odin-files-100-t3043983
He's just got his hands on the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop Stock ROM for the International Galaxy S4 LTE, jfltexx. Thank him while you're there, and grab the ZIP file I9505XXUHOA7_OXAHOA7.zip. Create a New folder on your Desktop, then (using WinRAR or 7ZIP) extract the contents of the ZIP you downloaded into that folder.
Once you've done that, you'll be looking for a way to get rid of the 'dreaded' Yellow Triangle. Go check out...
chainfire's TriangleAway Thread
and follow the instructions from the Master himself. Grab the TriangleAway-v3.26.apk from the link at the bottom of that post, and throw the man a Donation - the guy reigns supreme with these devices and deserves every bit of credit for the support he gives us all.
Next, go and find yourself a ROM. AOSP (Android Open Source Project) ones are the best. The origins of AOSP ROMs are Google's original Android source code, so you're getting the base code of the OS exactly as the Original Programmer intended. Samsung (and other OEM's) then get their grubby little hands on that code, then go to town making it control their hardware in the manner they want.
Now, there's two lists of Custom ROMs for the i9505 that are shared here on XDA:
For tweaked and altered versions of original stock AOSP ROMs, visit the Galaxy S4 i9505 Android Development section.
For custom ROMs that are pretty much 'outside the box', and built from scratch by individual developers or groups using Android source code, visit the Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development section.
No matter what you decide to 'flash' in, if you have questions about the ROM itself, how to flash it, or anything else about that particular release, ask them of the ROM Chef in the thread where you got it from. They're the ones who cooked it, so they've already gone through the trials and errors and successes of getting their ROM working on an i9505, making them the best guys and gals to ask if you have dramas with the ROM. 99.9% of the time the ROM Chef's thread will have in the first couple of posts Instructions on How To Flash, FAQ's, known issues, etc.
The advice I give everyone regardless of what device you have is, Back the damn thing up first - it's called a nandroid backup, Google it - and make sure you clean all traces of the old firmware out of your phone thoroughly. More often than not, the dramas people have when they get up and running on a newly flashed ROM (or, issues in restarting the device after a flash) can be directly attributed to remnants of the old ROM interfering with the new. This is especially so for flashing via Recovery. If you use Odin to flash a Stock firmware, it pretty much smashes its way over the top of whatever you've got installed, and gives you a fresh palate to work with.
Now, if you're having issues with carrier network connectivity, call quality, mobile internet etc., it could be either your network APN (Access Point Name) settings or your ROM's 'modem' package. APN settings are within the phone's Network setup menu. The best list of Australian carrier APN's I've found is at Ausdroid Forums. Modems are a sort of 'try them until you get one you're happy with' kind of thing, and if you're still in the dark, go and read Formhault's post about the subject at...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50787570&postcount=2549
My advice when it comes to modems is, grab a couple of CWM-flashable modems and take at least two days of testing each until you get one that gives you enwhitenment.
Hope that gets your device running smikko, and if you're that stuck you need a bit of special attention, PM me. Lastly, make sure to click on the Thanks button if you got help from this tutorial...
Hi all,
It's been a long, long while since I tinkered with roms, I think my last one was either a Samsung Galaxy Tab (the original one!) or an HTC Sensation.
So I've recently acquired a Note 4 n910F and can't stand all of the Samsung bloatware, and I'd like a newer version of android for compatibility with newer apps.
So remind me... What does 'stock' mean? Is this as Samsung intended, or as android intended? I'd just like a vanilla as possible android experience that works well.
Help please!
richuu said:
Hi all,
It's been a long, long while since I tinkered with roms, I think my last one was either a Samsung Galaxy Tab (the original one!) or an HTC Sensation.
So I've recently acquired a Note 4 n910F and can't stand all of the Samsung bloatware, and I'd like a newer version of android for compatibility with newer apps.
So remind me... What does 'stock' mean? Is this as Samsung intended, or as android intended? I'd just like a vanilla as possible android experience that works well.
Help please!
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Hey! I don't know if you've already found your answers but I thought I would respond in case you haven't.
In almost every reference you see in this section of xda "stock" is referring to the TouchWiz OS that Samsung phones are shipped with.
True android stock is referred to as "vanilla" like you said.
I use a different model Note 4 than you have but from what I've read it's fairly easy to flash TWRP (custom recovery) on the F model via Odin and from there you can pick from whichever rom suits you. Just be sure you're in the Snapdragon section. There are many different models of the Note 4 and some of them have a different processor called Exynos. The roms are processor specific and you can only use the ones built for your type which is the Snapdragon processor.
One other thing I wound suggest, because of the different variants of the F model, is to take notice of your CSC code. Once you start flashing other roms it may be hard to track down the original code. Use this app to see what it is and that way you can flash the appropriate modem file (or if you need to reflash your stock firmware) instead of just using whichever modem file is provided in the OP of the rom you're flashing. There are many different variants of the F model with many different country codes, just remember that just because the firmware has a newer release date doesn't mean it's the correct version.
TWRP- Found here
Samsung USB drivers for Windows. Needed to connect your phone to your PC- Found here
Odin download- Found here
Development section for Snapdragon- Found here
Fantastic response, thank you. I think I'd like to do without TouchWiz... Pretty much all of my previous phones have been HTC, which either had the HTC skin over it, which was fairly unobtrusive, or barely anything at all. The current version of android and TW on the note 4 is messy.