i want to flash my phone back to the out-of-the-box stock firmware for Virgin Mobile Canada (2.1), so i can update officially through Kies
i have flashed a few ROMs over the past year, such as JVO and JVQ,
i just want to start fresh and have looked but with limited success for the proper firmware,
can someone please give me a link where i can download the PDA/PHONE/CSC(VMC) ?
This is what I use to flash back to 2.2 factory. As for 2.1, I'm not sure
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991792&highlight=ez-odin
i9000m virgin, should I assume the same as bell?
Bell 2.2 is i9000ugkc1 download and flash samfirmware.com has all the firmwares you just need to have a free account.. make sure after you flash you re-adjust your product code with the dialer in the *#272*"imei"# then select your product code, bell's is bmc
then click re-install this will do a factory wipe also...
if you download the latest version of kies from samsung canada you can then use that to upgrade to gingerbread ugk3
this is all under the assumption virgin is using the same firmware as bell.....
The above instructions are correct, but instead of using the BMC Sales/Product Code, select VMC.
My only issue is i have tried samfirmware before and I don't know what to do with the .rar file as opposed to the .exe files I usually use to flash, how do I deal with a .rar and I tried a protean called bitzipper before but u didn't have a password to expand the file :s, sorry in advanced for being a n00b at this,
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.rar? download winrar and use it to extract, you should get either (depending on the download) 1 .tar file... you flash that with ODIN or 3 .tar files you flash with ODIN.
Do some research on flashing with ODIN, there is substantial information on XDA and youtube if you need a visual reference.
and if i get one .tar file then i place it in the PDA portion of odin?
Why go back to 2.1?
If your phone is hosed so bad that you need bootloaders and everything (like mine was playing with KG3/JVR combos), then flash one-file 2.2 JL2.
If the phone works OK but you just want to put a stable stock firmware on it, flash 2.2 KC1.
From either of these Kies will update to 2.3.3 KG3.
The password is on the page where the ROM is linked. It's usually "samfirmware.com".
to enter *#272*"imei"# in my dialer how do i enter letters :S
no no. where it says imei its your actual imei number
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If you dont know your IMEI, you can also pull out your battery and look at the numbers on your phone... there should be 3 sets of numbers (SN, USN, and IMEI i believe...). Write down your IMEI number and then use that code...
for example (this isnt my imei number and i apologise if it is anyone elses here )
*#272*353972690930#
carmanj16 said:
to enter *#272*"imei"# in my dialer how do i enter letters :S
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To change the sales code (CSC) I recommend searching the Market using keyword "CSC" (without the quotes) to locate the "Samsung Galaxy S / S2 CSC" app. Just run it and select the Virgin sales code. Once of the above posts says "VMC" I think...
NOTE: Changing the sales code will clear caches; so, be sure to backup first.
Related
I take no credit for any of this work. I have added it all to one post to help make life a little easier for those who are wanting help in getting rid of any need of waiting for T-Mobile to release any firmware again. Credits will be added to all post at the bottom of the respective page. This TUT will also work with other networks.
If you have 3 Button Download mode you can jump to page 2.
Post 1: 3 Button Download Mode.
Post 2: Upgrade to Froyo.
Post 3: Rooting and lag fix.
Post 4: De-Branding.
3 Button Download.
I have run out of time to add this today i will finish off tomorrow. For now follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821698
Upgrade to Froyo.
PRELIMINARY NOTE:
[WARNING!] Do Not flash Any ROM (firmware) until you can get the 3 buttons DOWNLOAD MODE working, even with this Kies trick.
If you want to test the 3 buttons download mode then notice that you can switch back to normal mode by pulling the battery out and then back in. At the next boot the phone will be back in normal mode.
LAGFIX USERS:
[WARNING!] Remember to disable lagfix before to update.
This will avoid filesystem errors that may occurs at the boot of the new flashed firmware.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Download latest Kies Registry Patcher, tool is attachment. Note: It require Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or later version.
2) Update Kies to 1.5.3.10103.102.
3) Launch Kies Registry Patcher; If you patched the dll in the past with an older version of the patcher then be sure to launch new release as administrator since it have to revert the dll to the original version as the patch isn't needed anymore (Right click on application > Run as Administrator).
4) Launch Kies and connect your phone; Wait for Kies to recognize it properly.
5) You have 2 possibilities now:
5a) Drop down the combo-box "Spoof Product Code as" and select the wanted one. It should automatically fill the "Spoof Software Revision as" textbox with the needed data necessary to find your update.
This feature was added in order to give all the opportunity to use the needed product code. (Special thanks to MCOGW that shared with me his database of product codes/sw revisions).
The label above will be completed with the country related to the chosen product code.
5b) From patcher select:
File > Load Backup
Open the backup that you want to use (e.g. kies-backup-XEU.xml if you want to spoof your phone as XEU, or if your phone is XEU yet and you want to flash it again).
6) From patcher answer "YES" in order to apply the registry update.
7) From Kies you can now update as normal.
Remeber that this patch will remain ACTIVE until you set "Enable Spoof" field to False!
It's not a problem but ater you update the phone it's suggested to put that value to false so the patch become inactive.
Full Post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835628
Credits:
Nodial
Root/Lag fix.
Download the attached files, place them on your memory card and install them on your handset by navigating to them in My Files app and click on them to install.
Once installed run z4root first, then run OCLF.2.3.0 and except Superuser permissions.
Inside OCLF2.0 application click on the following:
1st: Install EXT2 Tools (follow instructions)
2nd OneClickLagFix V2.2+ (follow instructions)
Congrats you now are rooted and have applied a lag fix.
Full Post z4root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953&highlight=Z4root
Full Post OCLF: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953&highlight=oclf
Credits:
RyanZA
z4ziggy
Sebastian Krahmer's rageagainstthecage
De-branding.
To truly de-brand you need to get rid of the branded product code and have the correct CSC. Follow the steps below.
[WARNING] Make a full backup of your \efs folder just in case you go wrong or any errors occur.
You will need to be rooted and have the root explorer app installed from the market.
Copy your \efs folder to your pc and open nv_data.bin with note pad, Search for TMU and replace with XEU. If you can not find TMU try KOR. Save the file and and copy it back to your \efs folder on your handset. Delete the nv-data.md5 file off the handset and reboot. repeat steps with the nv_data.bak file.
Once completed change your CSC to XEU by typing *#272*(yourimei)# and click on XEU.
Now when Samsung release a new update you will get it straight away.
Sorry if I have missed any people in the credits. Please post with name and post number if poeple need to be added.
Hey I want to get Froyo, tired of waiting for T-mobile but i dont have the 3 button combo on my phone so is there any safe way of doing this or fixing 3 button....?
hey n1kon nice idear b4 barry shuts down the forum on T,M
have you used the root/lag fix ??
Great post, tired of waiting for t-mobile to release 2.2
Thanks.
n1kon said:
Upgrade to Froyo.
5a) Drop down the combo-box "Spoof Product Code as" and select the wanted one. It should automatically fill the "Spoof Software Revision as" textbox with the needed data necessary to find your update.
This feature was added in order to give all the opportunity to use the needed product code. (Special thanks to MCOGW that shared with me his database of product codes/sw revisions).
The label above will be completed with the country related to the chosen product code.
6) From patcher answer "YES" in order to apply the registry update.
7) From Kies you can now update as normal.
Credits:
Nodial
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I'm rather new to all this and before I attempt to update my T-Mobile Galaxy S using the described 5(a) option, I would appreciate some advice, please.
I understand the instructions right up to the end of para 5(a) but at this point there is no "yes" button to click. However, there is a "Read Registry" button. Presumably I click this and will then be asked the click a "Yes" button to proceed with the update.
What then happens? What should I expect to see on the PC and on my phone?
Some step-by-step instructions would be much appreciated to boost my confidence!
P.S. I've already checked that I have the three-button system restore active on my phone.
Ain't done no root because I wil be ****ed if it bricks and I don't know no way of rooting without restore mode.
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I've been running 2.2 on my T-Mobile UK Galaxy S for some time, but have never used or even installed Kies. I just installed the relevant USB drivers, then flashed a ROM I've downloaded from mirrors linked here with Odin3 (I've always had download mode working properly). Currently I'm using JPO with SpeedMod Kernel K10H, which provides root.
Hi i upgraded via the kies registry way all works well apart from i cant find where to switch between 2g and 3g. It was in mobile networks on 2.1 but its not there now also having issues using myplayer and beebplayer once again they worked in 2.1 but not on froyo atm. other then that alss good
I used this guide to fix the 3 button combo issues - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785201
It still is in there 2g is gsm
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blazevxi said:
I used this guide to fix the 3 button combo issues - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785201
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Im looking into the safest one to use but am at work right now
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I use both root and lag fix
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Surely the easiest way to debrand is to just flash a new ROM via ODIN?
Is that way safe, dont want to brick my phone?
-Elvin- said:
Is that way safe, dont want to brick my phone?
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I've done a branded Orange and Vodafone by flashing XXJPO via ODIN.
It's very hard to totally brick your phone with ODIN, but there can be complications.
Before you do anything, make sure you have working 3br and download mode. If you don't have it, I don't recommened using Kies or ODIN.
Rawat said:
Surely the easiest way to debrand is to just flash a new ROM via ODIN?
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Flashing with odin will not allow u to update with kies when the next release is issued as your product will stay the same and your software versions will be wrong so you will need to use odin again. Plus if odin is used wrong it can brick you phone
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n1kon said:
Flashing with odin will not allow u to update with kies when the next release is issued as your product will stay the same and your software versions will be wrong so you will need to use odin again. Plus if odin is used wrong it can brick you phone
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Nope, if you flash a full ROM via ODIN, including the CSC, it'll work fine. It'll even work on kies (although i don't know why anyone would want to do that )
Kies can also brick your phone >_>;
After a few reports this CSC is not fully functional.
This CSC will not be updated anymore.
We have to use the samsung ones.
Thanks all for helping
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Supported codes are
ATO-AUT-AVF-BGL-BHO-BHT-BIT-CMF-CNX-COA-COS-CRG-CVT-CYO-CYV-D3K-DBT-EGL-ERO-EUR-EUS-FOP-FWB-GBL-HAT-IRD-KPN-LUX-MBM-MKO-MNO-MOB-MOT-MSR-MTL-NEE-O2I-OMX-ONE-OPT-ORB-ORO-ORS-PAN-PKO-PMN-RDS-ROM-SER-SIM-SMO-SUN-TEB-TEE-TEM-TMN-TMT-TOP-TPH-TRA-TRG-TSR-TWO-UZO-VIA-VIM-VIP-VIT-WIN-WOR-XEH-XEN-XEO-XEP-XEZ-XSK-YOG-ZON
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What is a CSC file?
Mithent said:
CSC is the Country/Carrier Specific Code (not sure exactly which it is, both kinda make sense). It contains the files for customisation for specific networks, so will have the APN settings, maybe custom ringtones or backgrounds, and can have programs too. Some CSC files contain a lot more than others, hence the file size differences.
Mixing different PDA/PHONE/CSC files is certainly possible, although it might be best not to stray too far on the PDA and PHONE side. The CSC isn't really very important in most cases - at worst you'll probably just have to set up the APN manually.
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A multi-CSC what is that?
Well most CSC's are a one CSC code that stands for one country or a bundle of CSC codes stands for a group of countries like europe.
Well I created a CSC file that support 80 countries over the whole world
How to install this?
You need odin and the CSC file below
1. Open odin
2. let the default settings the way it is don't change anything
3. Click the CSC button
4. choose "CSC_GT-S5830_SGARM1.md5" (no repartition)
5. Get your device into download mode
6. connect your phone
7. hit "start"
8. wait till it is done
How to repair CSC if it is broken?
Just flash another CSC file with odin and mine is gone
reserved you never know
+1 to test multi CSC
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+1, will test on Froyo
download is up now
Can anyone confirm that it works?
redmaner said:
Can anyone confirm that it works?
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Sorry Bro, Device didn't boot after installion. Odin completed the installion but device stuck at boot (triangle symbol with android picture)
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Thanks
After installation can you dial *#1234# and tell me witch CSC version you have
I can't click CSC... I need to load cooper_v.1.0.ops, it is ok to load the one from 2.3.4KPH? I use Gingerreal 1.1.0
I install it but nothing happend. I still have csc for Luxemburg (2.3.3 KPO)
I try to change it using code *#272*imei# but theres only LUX.
After dailing *#1234# there is still csc for LUX.
So did it install anything
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Marciin88 said:
I install it but nothing happend. I still have csc for Luxemburg (2.3.3 KPO)
I try to change it using code *#272*imei# but theres only LUX.
After dailing *#1234# there is still csc for LUX.
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Do you have kpo?
Because it will take over the CSC version you have before
I mean when you had first LUX as CSC then RM1 see you are from LUX so it will set the CSC to LUX
Yes I have KPO.
So everything is allright? Sorry for my bad eng.
Works fine for me with Fla.sh X2.3 KPN.
After Odin flash the sale code automatically change from SER to MOB (=A1 Mobilekom).
Nice! Thanks all
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Right, I've cleaned up the thread. I suggest you only post on topic, or don't bother posting at all.
If I see any more accusations of redmaner also being Muaythaifighter, they will be sent on a vacation from xda.
Can u add XXV ?
I tried to flash this over flash rom 2.3.
I used cooper.ops from KPH (im'not sure it makes any difference) and after flash phone did not boot. It didn't even made it to the bootscreen. It shows a triangle with an exclamation mark
ok i took out the battery and turned on my device. Booted into recovery and choose to turn off the phone. After that it rebooted by itself (!) and now seems to be working fine.
HallOfSacrilege said:
I tried to flash this over flash rom 2.3.
I used cooper.ops from KPH (im'not sure it makes any difference) and after flash phone did not boot. It didn't even made it to the bootscreen. It shows a triangle with an exclamation mark
ok i took out the battery and turned on my device. Booted into recovery and choose to turn off the phone. After that it rebooted by itself (!) and now seems to be working fine.
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That's because you used cooper.ops that causes all trouble.
I said no repartition
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HallOfSacrilege said:
I tried to flash this over flash rom 2.3.
I used cooper.ops from KPH (im'not sure it makes any difference) and after flash phone did not boot. It didn't even made it to the bootscreen. It shows a triangle with an exclamation mark
ok i took out the battery and turned on my device. Booted into recovery and choose to turn off the phone. After that it rebooted by itself (!) and now seems to be working fine.
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Its because CWM doesn't support CSC installation with old Amend script, to fix it we need to edit updater-script in sec-csc.zip to Edify scripting, I'm sure redmaner could do that
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Rather than having scattered info on this topic I have created one Thread to have all info on this subject, any opinions, contributions and info will be really appreciated. Your actions your Risk
Firmware Update Guide:
Option 1 (Advance users):
1. Download Check Fus downloader 2.1 from Here
2. Open it and in "standard Window Tab" select "Android", "GT-N7000" and "region"
3. click "check firmware"
4. See in "Result" if that's the firmware you want, click download and save
5. once downloaded click "advance" on check fus downloader and browse to location of file (file name something like this GT-N7000_XEU_1_20111121215303.zip.enc2) (normally it automatically decrypts it) and click "Decrypt firmware"
5. The decrypted file (XXXXXXXXXXXXXX.tar) will be save in same location as downloaded enc2 file >>>>Open Odin and click PDA to browse to (tar) file
6. Select pit Q1_20110914_16GB.pit file in "Pit"
7. Check Re-Partition, Auto Reboot, and F. Reset Time in Odin
8. Recovery Mode- Put phone into Download Mode: press Volume Down + Home+ Power, then press Volume Up.- Connect USB cable to phone and make sure the program detect it. (If computer does not detect try again or restart computer or disable Antivirus or put phone is Debugging mode (connect to computer) and back to MTP mode (connect again)
9. Click Strat button and wait till the program finishes the process.
10.- After the phone restarted disconnect USB cable.
you should have it flashed (be patient it takes some time on 1st loading). If you get Samsung Logo loop (or stuck) Reset phone from recovery and restart above process
Option 2 (if you Got/downloaded 3 file)
- Run (open) Samsung N7000 Galaxy Note Downloader (Odin3 v 1.85) .
- Check these options: Re-Partition, Auto Reboot, and F. Reset Time.
- Now you have to select Pit file and Firmware files too like this (click & browse):
PIT: Q1_20110914_16GB.pit
PDA: CODE_N7000xxxxx_CL627135_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.m d5
PHONE: MODEM_N7000xxxxx_REV_05_CL1067428.tar.md5
CSC: GT-N7000-MULTI-CSC-Oxxxxx.tar.md5
- Put phone into Download Mode: power off the phone, wait for a minute and at the same time press (Volume Down + Home + Power) buttons, you will see recovery mode, if not take out battery, re-insert it and press again vol down+menu+power buttons simultaneously
- Connect USB cable to phone and make sure the program detect it (Comm 2-Yellow box).
- Click Start button and wait till the program finishes the process. (takes couple of minutes)
- After the phone restarted disconnect USB cable.
- 1st boot takes some time so be patient
- If stuck in Boot animation (samsung logo) Take out the Battery, leave it for 5 minutes, and re-insert battery, Press (Volume Up+Menu+Power button) simultaneously to enter Recovery mode, once in recovery Mode, do a factory reset and repeat above process
For Rooting (See Dr. Ketan Post) "Edit 16Nov 11 Simplified" work Perfect, click here for Link
Credit: Tsar3000, Sammobile, Dev. Johnan, Dr. Ketan and all contributors
3. Mobile Odin:
The easiest way to flash new roms while keeping Root
its a paid app
https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.chainfire.mobileodin.pro&hl=en
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899 (read his manual)
Download Firmware from Sammobile.com and unzip it in PC, then copy all unzip file to phone via USB
your phone must be rooted to use Mobile Odin
after copying files in phone, open Mobile Odin app
Click "open File" to navigate to "Code" zip file, select it and follow the Chairfire manual...
FOR Stock Rom Code understanding read this
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=1&t=1
Thank you for the guide, I have a couple of questions..
1.Does the Note has to be rooted to be able to upgrade?
2.Will the yellow triangle appear on boot after doing this upgrade?
Brgds... /Tubgirl
No you don't need to be rooted to upgrade
No triangle if stock ROM is used
Tubgirl said:
Thank you for the guide, I have a couple of questions..
1.Does the Note has to be rooted to be able to upgrade?
2.Will the yellow triangle appear on boot after doing this upgrade?
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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does the software extract the .tar-file by itself?
Because I only get the same zip file, no file shows up.
Thanks Dear useful info it is, just to simplify it a bit
It is easy to find Product Code by dialing *#272*imei#*
IMEI number can be found via dialing *#06#
PDA/CSC/Phone info can be found by dialing *#1234# in dialer
Suprnova_ said:
A really good guide, just what I needed.
I would make an addition for regions or product codes that isn't available in this software, for example the nordic region with swedish product code.
To get the firmware thru check fus it is however possible to manually insert the codes needed.
To do this follow these steps:
1. start regedit and go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\DeviceDB\
2. Start with finding the product code, to do this search for a line called ProductCode and in that line you'll find the product code, in my case it is GT-N7000ZBANEE
This code is what you write in Check Fus in the Product Code field.
3. Now to find the software codes, PDA/CSC/PHONE.
To do this search for a line called HIDSWVER
Here you'll find a long string of codes, In my case it shows up as
N7000XBKK4/N7000OXXKK5/N7000XXKK5/N7000XBKK4
The names in colour are the ones that we want, fill them in as written here.
Purple = PDA
Red = CSC
Green = Phone
Finally, press download and save.
When this continue from step 5.
(feel free to rewrite this text as my english isn't that good anymore)
And if included in the above guide, delete this post.
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nasgilani said:
Thanks Dear useful info it is, just to simplify it a bit
It is easy to find Product Code by dialing *#272*imei#*
IMEI number can be found via dialing *#06#
PDA/CSC/Phone info can be found by dialing *#1234# in dialer
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That was a bite easier yes
Thank you
But what about the file?
Is it going to be extracted aswell? Because I only have the same .zip file as before, no new .tar file
Or do I extract it from the .zip myself?
You can decrypt/extract yourself the .enc2 file to get .tar file
Suprnova_ said:
That was a bite easier yes
Thank you
But what about the file?
Is it going to be extracted aswell? Because I only have the same .zip file as before, no new .tar file
Or do I extract it from the .zip myself?
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Yes itmay be single file after extraction, inthis case select just PDA
DONT SELECT RESET PARTITION
dr.ketan said:
Yes itmay be single file after extraction, inthis case select just PDA
DONT SELECT RESET PARTITION
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I did both reset and format partition from odin (desktop) worked flawlessly.
Why am I not supposed to do that?
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nasgilani said:
Thanks Dear useful info it is, just to simplify it a bit
It is easy to find Product Code by dialing *#272*imei#*
IMEI number can be found via dialing *#06#
PDA/CSC/Phone info can be found by dialing *#1234# in dialer
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Got the stock rom, worked without a problem.
But, there is always a but, When I flashed this stock rom with mobile Odin it seemed to work, but when done flashing and rebooting this message shows up "logo_q1.jpeg draw failed"
I have no idea why this happend.
The only thing I could do was to go into download mode.
Solved it however by flashing with odin on pc and it worked again.
That is really helpful. Thank you.
Is it possible to use a different region? I have a UAE version, but would like to use the Europe ROM.
Yes you can by using Odinv3 1.85, see the instruction in original thread for it. you can download firmware either using Fus downloader or from www.sammobile.com or www.tsar3000.com. If you do it using Fus downloader you will have 1 file to flash as PDA
magxs said:
That is really helpful. Thank you.
Is it possible to use a different region? I have a UAE version, but would like to use the Europe ROM.
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magxs said:
Is it possible to use a different region? I have a UAE version, but would like to use the Europe ROM.
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You can actually do even more, you can switch the product code of your Note to make it look like a complete european version. What I did:
-Checked original product code which was KOR (*2767*4387264636#)
-Got AUT (Switzerland) XXKA rom off FusDownloader
-Flashed this rom and repartitioned phone with Odin
-Changed product code to AUT (*#272*[IMEI]#)
-Phone restarted, did complete wipe and applied AUT csc
-My phone now reads as AUT model
Thanks a lot for this guide!
I'm still new to flashing Samsung devices (last week I finally replaced my Milestone with a Note), so this is really helpful.
If I may ask a dumb question though:
Does flashing an official firmware this way revert the phone to stock completely?
I rooted my Note and installed CWM according to dr.ketan's simplified guide and flashed RiverSource's FM-Kernel using Mobile ODIN Pro to get rid of the power drain issue.
But I'm still unsure if I'm going to keep the phone (because its display issues among other things), so I might have to "clean up" the phone again.
Will this guide remove root, CWM and the modified kernel and is it save to return the phone after only following this guide?
Thanks a lot in advance!
i download the official rom that i want but i cannot fin the Q1_20110914_16GB.pit .where is???
It's attached in original post with Odin zip file
kolokas said:
i download the official rom that i want but i cannot fin the Q1_20110914_16GB.pit .where is???
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Yes it will take u to stock ROM and remove any custom roms plus root. In other word flashing stock roms brings phone back to original condition unless no triangle and Counter is there at start
Abnovitas said:
Thanks a lot for this guide!
I'm still new to flashing Samsung devices (last week I finally replaced my Milestone with a Note), so this is really helpful.
If I may ask a dumb question though:
Does flashing an official firmware this way revert the phone to stock completely?
I rooted my Note and installed CWM according to dr.ketan's simplified guide and flashed RiverSource's FM-Kernel using Mobile ODIN Pro to get rid of the power drain issue.
But I'm still unsure if I'm going to keep the phone (because its display issues among other things), so I might have to "clean up" the phone again.
Will this guide remove root, CWM and the modified kernel and is it save to return the phone after only following this guide?
Thanks a lot in advance!
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Great news, thanks for the answer!
nasgilani said:
Yes it will take u to stock ROM and remove any custom roms plus root. In other word flashing stock roms brings phone back to original condition unless no triangle and Counter is there at start
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Suprnova_ said:
I did both reset and format partition from odin (desktop) worked flawlessly.
Why am I not supposed to do that?
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When you are not having pit (partition index Table) file, You shud not select it
(in case of single file-PDA)
Many have brick devices
Check fus +Odin mobile
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Model PDA Version Date CSC Country/Carrier Download link Kies
GT-N7000 N7000ZSLA2 ## Android 2.3.6 2012 January N7000OZSLA2 Hong Kong Download
Anyone tried ?
Using it. Same as updates as LA4 if nothing more. Only problem is the torch widget. It doesnt work like the one on LA4 where it has 3 different brightness of the light.... All 3 tier of the brightness is the same on mine. But that could be cause by the speedmod kernel i am using
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tg9413 said:
Using it. Same as updates as LA4 if nothing more. Only problem is the torch widget. It doesnt work like the one on LA4 where it has 3 different brightness of the light.... All 3 tier of the brightness is the same on mine. But that could be cause by the speedmod kernel i am using
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this is caused by kernel, yes! the 3 steps only work on original samsung kernels!
Is it a wipe rom?
no it is not.
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the "new text memo" and "new drawing memo" buttons of S Memo look different now. anybody knows what's changed?
On my Austrian Note (ATO), it has very old software (XXKKA from November). And both OTA and Kies updates says no updates available.
What do I do? Reset and change sales country code to German for example, which is known to be getting updates (in that case what number is best for latest updates)?
Or should I forget about official update process and download and install it manually? (in this case where is good source to download it? Also is it Odin software that I will need to update?)
Thank you.
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Kies always has problem. it's like a girl on he rperiod, u never know when th eupdates gonna pop. just go to the dev section there should be a sticky on official roms and instruction to flash it. Recomend mobile odin. Never have to worry about root again and it doesnt jack up you binary counter. Do pay attention if the rom is wipe or none wipe tho, just in case u want to sav your data.
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I'm unable to update to LA2 from KK1 via OTA. Tried several times with or without ext SD card, rooted/unrooted through CWM, energy saving mode on or off etc. everytime fails at 10%.
My Note is rooted using Zergrush exploit explained at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
All root apps work so I got the right KK1 Kernel.
Anyone else having this issue? I understand using Kies will break my root so what other method can I use to update to HK's LA2 without loosing root?
For what it's worth... my Note being on KK1 is really fast ... if it ain't broke... what benefits would I have running at LA2?
Any ideas?
upgrade with kies, then root it again.
other method will wipe every apps and data. such ad odin.
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in another thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22265523#post22265523 someone did just that but now isn't able to root anymore because LA2 isn't directly rootable.... DR Ketan suggested using CWM or odin Mobile Pro instead... problem is I'm not entirely sure where to download the latest HK rom to use with CWM...
smaragdhk said:
in another thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22265523#post22265523 someone did just that but now isn't able to root anymore because LA2 isn't directly rootable.... DR Ketan suggested using CWM or odin Mobile Pro instead... problem is I'm not entirely sure where to download the latest HK rom to use with CWM...
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From my experience it is just boot into recovery mode (samsung), then select root.zip from sdcard. More or less the same method. CWM kind of out dated.
I did this kind of root for Samsung ACE, galaxy tab etc, surely can do so for note. Maybe needing old keneral as intermid steps. Like S2 etc.
No worrys 無問提*^_^*
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keijames said:
From my experience it is just boot into recovery mode (samsung), then select root.zip from sdcard. More or less the same method. CWM kind of out dated.
I did this kind of root for Samsung ACE, galaxy tab etc, surely can do so for note. Maybe needing old keneral as intermid steps. Like S2 etc.
No worrys 無問提*^_^*
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For the Hong Kong People, the only way to upgrade and keep root, is to use Mobile Odin. Explained in the sticky in the Dev Section.
If you need to download the firmware, there is a hotfile link in the sticky, or alternately google Checkfus, and download version 2.1 for PC. Run it, select android, select GT-N7000, and then Hong Kong, and download. (Or any other if you want them)
Move it to your device and flash via mobile odin.
exactly! did just that... installed / bought Odin Mobile Pro, downloaded the latest ROM and flashed. Got LA2 now and still have root
you can now use the black wallpaper as lockscreen without the banding.
I was on XXLA4, I then flash to ZSLA2 using mobile odin. While Applying multi-csc it said couldn't access /system/*/XEU/* folder.
It then went into manual mode and I chose reboot. Everything looks fine except when I check the version using *#1234#, the CSC is unknown.
Flashed back to XXLA4 and got the same error. Again everything seems fine, phone came back up but *#1234# list CSC as unknown. Anyone seen this before?
Thanks
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I was on XXLA4, I then flash to ZSLA2 using mobile odin. While Applying multi-csc it said couldn't access /system/*/XEU/* folder.
It then went into manual mode and I chose reboot. Everything looks fine except when I check the version using *#1234#, the CSC is unknown.
Flashed back to XXLA4 and got the same error. Again everything seems fine, phone came back up but *#1234# list CSC as unknown. Anyone seen this before?
Thanks
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Yes, Iv'e had this when coming from another CSC.
Usually once I flash back to stock TGY firmware, I boot into android, then set up skipping the google services, and reboot into recovery and it corrects itself. I.e. This with stock firmware / kernel.
The last time i did this, flashed an update using mobile odin, and the csc files refused to apply, so I extracted the CSC zip and flashed manually in recovery. All was well then, and I could choose TGY again.
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Yes, Iv'e had this when coming from another CSC.
Usually once I flash back to stock TGY firmware, I boot into android, then set up skipping the google services, and reboot into recovery and it corrects itself. I.e. This with stock firmware / kernel.
The last time i did this, flashed an update using mobile odin, and the csc files refused to apply, so I extracted the CSC zip and flashed manually in recovery. All was well then, and I could choose TGY again.
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Yep. Same issue here. Updated via mobile Odin pro and CSC is unknown.
Can you provide a link where to download /get the CSC zip for TGY?
What option or menu did you use in recovery mode?
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Yep. Same issue here. Updated via mobile Odin pro and CSC is unknown.
Can you provide a link where to download /get the CSC zip for TGY?
What option or menu did you use in recovery mode?
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I extracted it. Will post here, as it needed to be changed to ext4 format etc.. Blah blah blah. Give me 5 mins .
EDIT: 5 minutes up, here it is. Just flash in recovery, then your CSC should be fine. May need to change it, and remember when you do, it WILL WIPE YOUR DATA!
THIS IS THE TGY CSC FILE FROM LA2 ROM.
I just realize that we may not need to worry about the CSC not showing under *#1234# as apparently it is still there...
Have a look at this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124900
There is a short code *#272*IMEI# to check your sales code, in our case TGY for Hong Kong.
Also when rooted you can navigate to /efs/imei/ then look for the file "mps_code.dat" and open as text with a text editor. this is where you would change the CSC code if you wish to change to other region.
That also shows the Note still has it's original CSC code.
Anyway, saves me the hassle of wiping the whole phone and restoring all apps and content all over again.
I understand that if you want to keep root in future FW updates it's better to flash them with Odin Mobile Pro rather than Kies / Odin / OTA which will remove root.
Just my 2 cents
Long story short, I lost my IMEI. After reading a lot and trying a lot of thing, I was able to restore the product code but still, my IMEI is a generic one.
I can still access network and make calls, but it bugs me so I have yet one last thing to try; revert to stock eclair rom.
Only thing, I can't find any of those...
Actually, I "found" I9000UGJH2 but when I push it with Odin, I get a boot loop (with the samsung logo)
So, doest anyone can provide me with a stock Eclair rom?
IE:
-I9000UGJH2
-I9000DTJG4
-I9000UGJG8
Thanks!
Get a GB stock ROM and flash it via Odin...
FYI: If I ask for a specific version I have already tried those easely available, from JL2 to KG3 to JL2 then upgrade via kies to KG3.
as stated on the original request, I want to test eclair as it was the original rom on it.
Then try FroYo. It's better than Eclair.
Bro, you have to learn to read...
JL2=froyo
KG3=GB
ALL ALREADY TRIED...
I specificaly asked for those rom FOR A REASON!
Hey.
Take a look at samfirmware, a quick search told me they have it there. You need to register (think it's still free, i haven't gone there in a while)
http://www.sammobile.com/
I've seen there:
Android 2.1 I9000HVJH1
Android 2.1 I9008ZMJG1
Android 2.1 I9000DXJG4
Android 2.1 I9000DDJF2
so pick your poison and good luck.
Also, since your chances of actually recovering imei that way are 50% at this point (it'll either work or not ), i'll also leave a document that tells you how to rebuild the /efs folder. Sorry, portuguese was the only language i found this (picked from another forum). I guess you can always use google translate if you need or shoot me a pm if you have any trouble understanding the language at some point, i'll be glad to help.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/...NQ__7Xmy7vS7KTxY/edit?authkey=CL3S_f8M&pli=1#
Again, good luck with that. I'm guessing if you ever recover your imei, an /efs backup will be the first thing you'll do
None of them actually works when you click on "download" on samfirmware.com
Thanks for the guide, I'll check this out!
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None of them actually works when you click on "download" on samfirmware.com
Thanks for the guide, I'll check this out!
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Listen carefully;
The reason why you got a boot loop while flashing eclair,that could happen if you're flashing ONE FILE ROM (which is same as rooting,onnly PDA)..
I %100 recommend that;
Flash a rom that HAS 3 FILES ,and with that , also PIT file which makes it 4 files BASE flashing...
Roms that are containing 4 files..
XXJVU (2.3.6 GB)
XXJVQ(2.3.4 GB)
JVQ could looks like older but belive me flash JVQ then you can GET JW4 latest offical european Value Pack firmware FROM KIES!.
All you have to do ;
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_UDv0VHoyaRak95b0NSX3Q1Tlk/edit?pli=1 download this (this is my recovery rom )
in zip file,there are 4 files and they are;
s1_odin_20100512.pit (which goes to PIT in odin)
CODE.tar (which goes to PDA in odin)
MODEM.tar (which goes to PHONE in odin)
CSC.tar (which goes to CSC in odin)
MAKE SURE RE PARTITION is CHECKED.Then flash it .)
After that when you get your imei back,
type *#272*imeinumber# in dialer then change CSC to XEU (united kingdom).. Then connect to kies and voila!!!!!! You 'll get JW4
Again, thanks for the heads up but I NEED an eclair rom for a SPECIFIC reason, a specific test, I have already tested GB and Froyo and it doesn't work.
I don't need it for JW4 or any other already available rom out there, I can already flash them with Odin or flash with CWM.
So, if anyone has the 3 files for I9000UGJH2 and can provide it, please let me know! I can provide an FTP for you to drop it.
BTW, I've tested the portugeese walktrough to no result.
Hmm.Okey then but ,if gb/froyo flashing didn't get your imei back..I dont think eclair wont get that too
Is it must be UGJH2? Or any other eclair roms.. ?
Sorry for your imei bro btw...i hope you can get it back... Did you ever take a backup of your efs folder on any custom roms before this thing happened?
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try to flash any eclair rom you find,preferably stock
I would think that, since the IMEI and Product number are "related" (in the /efs folder), it would need to, at least, have the product code (sell code, with *#272*IMEI#), that's why I'm looking for thoses specific roms.
And no, I didn't made a backup prior to this... :S
snchep drgs
t1mman said:
Long story short, I lost my IMEI. After reading a lot and trying a lot of thing, I was able to restore the product code but still, my IMEI is a generic one.
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Would you mind to tell me how? because i lost my generic imei too. Thanks...
zakrilex said:
Would you mind to tell me how? because i lost my generic imei too. Thanks...
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Wow, that was long ago!
I think you can change your product code this way:
To change the CSC (otherwise known as product code) dial *#06# to get your imei and write it down carefully.
Then dial *#272*your imei# (replace "your imei" with the 15 digit code you just wrote down) and you will get to the CSC selection screen.
Choose the one you want then hit "install".
Be aware that changing the CSC will effectively do a 'wipe data' on your phone.
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But for the IMEI, you'll have to get it reprogrammed by a provider or something similar.