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Kies Mini Specifically for Vibrant... and JI6 update instructions from Samsung

Samsung officially releases the JI6 Manual update through KIES MINI FOR VIBRANT.
goo.gl/jiL4
The link has instructions and download link for Kies Mini.
This Kies version is specifically made for US Version Vibrant.
And this Kies right now supports only one function - To update to JI6. (looks like they wanted to make a point)

Well if this for real and it kind of looks like it, it makes sense to keep Samsung apps not compeating with a possible tmoble app store, it protects Tmobile's bandwidth with no Kies tethering and it would be possibly a better way to roll out Froyo in the future than an OTA.
Not mention the piece of bull turd Kies is as software. And the seemingly many peaple with OTA problems and those who just can't wait for an OTA.
Did Samsung and Tmobile do somthing good? Not sure.
Edit:
Follow all instructions and read threads!... and read threads! This list is from me reading threads, I am not a Mod, I am nobody. THIS NOT A COMPLETE LIST just some known issues:
1. It seems you need stock JFD firmware to update, some flashed mods seem to be no problem, but they will be lost. You can get them back but use JI6 version mods.
2. uninstall all lag fixes. NO UPDATES WORK WITH LAG FIXES!
3. You will likely loose root but can get it back.
4. Some have had to use Usb debugging mode or Kies mode to have phone recognized by Kies mini.
5. uninstall all previous Kies software. Before installing Kies Mini.
6. Some report if you use it, to switch from Launcher Pro to stock launcher for Kies to work properly.
7. And allways back up your stuff prior to doing anything like this.
Again, this is not a compleat list... just trying to answer the same questions over and over again.... SHEESH
Good luck,
Don
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

I just finished updating with this..
Samsung finally has answered our calls!!
I updated from Stock to JI6 in 5 minutes with just one button click.
Not only this is very easy, this comes from SAMSUNG...
Looks like even Samsung is fed up with T-Mobile... They don't want to spoil their phone's reputation any more and are taking things in their hand..

This is the kind of communication that should come from tmo or samsung. Sure this link is out there but it is not advertised publicly...hell I cant even get to that link from tmo or samsung...
Let's hope it doesn't have the same issue as the full Kies - Could not apply new firmware.

Tried running this on my Win 7 64bit box and Kies Mini just crashes every time. According to the site it only supports 32bit windows. Anyone had luck with 64bit box?
update: Tried it on my Win 7 Ult 64bit laptop and worked like a charm.

Just for grins, I tried this out after flashing back to stock. Worked perfectly on my Win7 Home Premimum 64bit. Haven't done any real testing but did a quick look for Slinbox and Fandango on Market and found both.

trying this now, I was unable to get kies to recognize my phone.

Wow this guide is so specific: look
* If I downloaded JI5 through the full verison of Kies, can I update to JI6?
o Yes, however you should remove Kies & then install Kies Mini
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and it even included a full list of change logs:
Please see below list of some changes found in JI6 outside of what is listed at the top of the article.
* Improvements:
o Avatar: Added checking routine for file corruption
o Swype: Applied updated build of Swype
o Thinkfree Office: Applied updated build of ThinkFree Office
o GMS: The Google Mobile Services has been updated
o DLNA: Backbone updated
o Kernel: 3D library patch
o Telenav: APK updated
o Kies: Can now be quit with Home key
o Hard Reset:When performing a hardware key reset, data is erased
* Modifications:
o Radio: 3G antenna bar patch
o SNS Sync: The interval value for synchronizing has been changed
o Task Manager: String change to Internal Memory
* Additions:
o Media Hub: Samsung Media Hub is now available
o Message Alert: Alert message added for Yahoo email over WiFi
* Fixes:
o Ringtone: Ringtone disappearing corrected
o Silent Mode: No sounds play after unchecking silent mode
o Feeds & Updates: Force close problem addressed
o Calendar: Force close problem addressed
o Contacts: Unknown name addressed
o SNS: Contact sync error addressed
o MMS: Out of memory exception addressed
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Just updated my phone using this. I was stock and root. I lost root after updating

ljv said:
Just for grins, I tried this out after flashing back to stock. Worked perfectly on my Win7 Home Premimum 64bit. Haven't done any real testing but did a quick look for Slinbox and Fandango on Market and found both.
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I could see them after an update but they were gone after installing something from the market. Can you still see them after installing something?
I wonder if they released this now to get everything worked out so we can update to 2.2 and avoid the hassle of waiting for OTA's in the future. It would be easier on us and them. Looks like a step in the right direction.

tornado76, I didn't install anything from market but I did install the lastest Market APK. As soon as I did that, couldn't find some apps.

ljv said:
Just for grins, I tried this out after flashing back to stock. Worked perfectly on my Win7 Home Premimum 64bit. Haven't done any real testing but did a quick look for Slinbox and Fandango on Market and found both.
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works on my win 7 64 bit toshiba satellite laptop BUT i couldn't update cus my battery was too low FTL on my part!

did some one else notice this too?
I am not able to change my wall paper to the ones that come with TW..
I am able to apply live wall paper but not the ordinary ones..

kies mini says my firmware version is unregistered device and I can't update

rajkumar484 said:
Looks like even Samsung is fed up with T-Mobile... They don't want to spoil their phone's reputation any more and are taking things in their hand..
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Samsung did the same for the Captivate. It has nothing to do with T-Mobile but rather avoiding the buggy regular Kies application for updating the firmware.. where you guys come up with this stuff I don't know.

rajkumar484 said:
I am not able to change my wall paper to the ones that come with TW..
I am able to apply live wall paper but not the ordinary ones..
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I just tried this out and it worked for me. Specifically the canal one.

rajkumar484 said:
I am not able to change my wall paper to the ones that come with TW..
I am able to apply live wall paper but not the ordinary ones..
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try a reboot, then try to change wallpaper again.

ryan562 said:
try a reboot, then try to change wallpaper again.
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i can change in to any wallpaper so it didn't happen to me. thank God I had a spare battery to get this update.

one thing i notice off the bat is that it takes a longer or "full swipe" for the stock lockscreen to clear.

Great! They released it today, and today is the day that I got the courage to update my phone through odin.
I hope that when froyo comes out they will do the same.

Sprint OTA update.

My tab did a OTA update this morning, 49mb SPH-P100.DJ30.
http://community.sprint.com/baw/thr...8DF.app4jive1?start=0&tstart=0&reqsorting=dec
Sent from my SPH-P100 using Tapatalk

upperkingjr said:
My tab did a OTA update this morning, 49mb SPH-P100.DJ30.
http://community.sprint.com/baw/thr...8DF.app4jive1?start=0&tstart=0&reqsorting=dec
Sent from my SPH-P100 using Tapatalk
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Did it unroot your tab or any other bad thing? I have not seen this update on my sprint tab.

yes, if your update does succeed. It WILL unroot the Sprint Tab.
z4root WILL NOT WORK after the new update, it will just crash.
SUPERoneCLICK root software WILL work though! =]
Also make sure your LCD DPI Density Level is set to stock 240, and make sure if you replaced such files like WPA_SUPLICANT, to the one that supports AD_HOC to tether data from your cell phones to your TAB, You have to replace it Back with the STOCK WPA_SUPPLICANT in order for the Update to succeed.
Also another user had a problem with failed update due to him replacing the Gallary3d.apk with a non-stock one. So make sure you restore your stock gallary3d.apk if you ever replaced it.

Does the update fix the HID Bluetooth issue?
Sent from my SPH-P100 using Tapatalk

Ive always used my tab over WiFi and I just tried to update the profile, prl and firmware, but no luck.
Anybody have thoughts as to why it says Fail?
I am rooted with z4root btw
Sent from my SPH-P100 using XDA App

read my other comment in ur other post.
OTA updates work just fine on WIFI only. I use my tab as WiFi only.
The Update Firmware/Profile features do not work on settings app if u use wifi only, but your not missing our on anything trust me.
You will see the OTA update soon, leave your WiFi on, and eventually other the next couple days youll see it.
If you want it now, jus download the file and install it. Its much easier, no need to wait.

I shut the tab down and booted it up again, the update showed up.
The new widgets are great . Thanks for the prompt response
mmathai77 said:
read my other comment in ur other post.
OTA updates work just fine on WIFI only. I use my tab as WiFi only.
The Update Firmware/Profile features do not work on settings app if u use wifi only, but your not missing our on anything trust me.
You will see the OTA update soon, leave your WiFi on, and eventually other the next couple days youll see it.
If you want it now, jus download the file and install it. Its much easier, no need to wait.
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Sent from my SPH-P100 using XDA App

anytime.
Noticed Changed (Myself):
- Darker Hues, The previous bright blues are now Darker dull blues
- Widgets (3 new ones)
- Ram Management App
- Task Manager
- Clearing ram seems to free up a little bit more now.
- Ram seems to be used a little less
- Boot Logos (HORRIBLE SPRINT LOGOS, YUCK, I want my samsung logo back)
- Breaks root, z4Root does not work - use SuperoneClick
- GPS locked into my location Noticably faster in the same spot INSIDE my house within 10 seconds, where it usually takes anywhere from 30-40seconds. Who knows. Maybe just a coincidence?

I like some of the changes.....subtle, but tasteful.
I uninstalled z4root since u mentioned it broke root, but superuser is still present nor can I uninstall it....
U mentioned superoneclick, where could I fund that and do you even recommend rooting again? I ask because I feel like us sprint tab owners are left behind and there aren't really many upsides to being rooted at this point.....no quality roms are anything. What are u rockin? Thanks again
mmathai77 said:
anytime.
Noticed Changed (Myself):
- Darker Hues, The previous bright blues are now Darker dull blues
- Widgets (3 new ones)
- Ram Management App
- Task Manager
- Clearing ram seems to free up a little bit more now.
- Ram seems to be used a little less
- Boot Logos (HORRIBLE SPRINT LOGOS, YUCK, I want my samsung logo back)
- Breaks root, z4Root does not work - use SuperoneClick
- GPS locked into my location Noticably faster in the same spot INSIDE my house within 10 seconds, where it usually takes anywhere from 30-40seconds. Who knows. Maybe just a coincidence?
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Sent from my SPH-P100 using XDA App

There's a really annoying bug after this OTA update. The notification drawer pull down animation is now very choppy. Also, if there's anything animated going on when you pull down the drawer the frame rate will drop dramatically. This is a real step back; it used to be perfectly smooth.

Since I ran the update this a.m., I seem to be stuck in USB debugging limbo. It's grayed out and the green check mark is on but feint, so I can't seem to use the SuperOneClick app.
Any ideas?
I was previously rooted but that went away. Also, I forgot... how do I reset the darn thing? TIA

I had notification it was downloaded, but when i went to apply it, the upgrade failed. My Tab is very stock, though I do have Z4Root installed (though, like my Evo, Z4 never did work.)

Market issue?
Has anyone else noticed a difference in the market after the OTA update? Searches on known apps come up blank.

I have z4root and the update went though on mine just fine.
Sent from my Galaxy Tab using XDA App

it might not of installled, check your about my galaxy tab under the settings app. is it EA24?

The Update failed to complete, but it unrooted my Tab and Z4root fails to complete the operation when run.
Real nuisance I can yell you!
I see someone reckons SuperOneClick will work. I haven't got around to linking my Tab to a PC and it appears thats the only way to get the proggy to work??
cheers
Tony C

mmathai77 said:
it might not of installled, check your about my galaxy tab under the settings app. is it EA24?
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HA!!! I just check and it looks like it didn't take!!! Well there you have it. Now Im curious if the update will show again. Hmmm.....
Also, manual install will not work....

It failed for me on the ota and manual,
It failed due to first, wpa_supplicant i switched from the stock to the one that suppoorts adhoc. So i put the stock one back. Then i tried it again and it said buildprop error.
I looked into that and it was cause i changed the lcd density of the stock from 240 to 180. So i changed it bak.
Then it worked.
Also if you changed any of the stock software it will fail as it verifys the correct files before update.
Sent from my SPH-P100 using XDA App

mmathai77 said:
it might not of installled, check your about my galaxy tab under the settings app. is it EA24?
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So is ea24 the new version or the old one? I got the update don't know if it took. I am rooted with superclick and all root functions are still working.

bdejong11129 said:
So is ea24 the new version or the old one? I got the update don't know if it took. I am rooted with superclick and all root functions are still working.
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Thats the new version
Sent from my EVO using XDA App

ICS update in india

I just yesterday received my ICS upgrade to my galaxy note in india. .... Mixed feelings.... No major ui upgrade..... No my story app.... Just the new Snote app.... Face to unlock is good..... Browser is nice.... Buggy at times..... Same old widgets..... Anyway still not explored fully.....
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

how come you r baseband is LP4. i think there's an LP5 version also as per doc's post. keep updating us your findings. thanks

So the official ICS is out in India now? Is this through Kies or OTA? I am not seeing any available upgrade on my device.

its available both ways. might come soon for ur device as well.

Where is the Face to unlock option? I can't seem to find that option under the security tab.
Also can anyone tell what are the new things added with this upgrade(apart from Snote)?

setting - security - screen lock - select face unlock here

Only 36mb update here.
Still downloading.
No ICS yet....

ICS released on Kies only, OTA still GB LC1

OTA update was released for sometime....then again pulled back...I got an OTA notification (ICS 319.21 MB)....thot will update later....checked again...was gone..!!!

Still on GB
Little funny but does the facelock recognize you had a hair cut or clean shave?

Boy124 said:
Still on GB
Little funny but does the facelock recognize you had a hair cut or clean shave?
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Yaa it does...it even can save many faces to improve recognition...It actually has eyes, nose nd shape f the face detectors....therefore recognition is quite flawless as i feel...but the only problem is that u cannot use it in dark conditions....where's there is a workaround unlock using pattern or password etc...

ICS update done.
Great. I'm on ICS now.. Thanks

Got ICS too! Not so happy!
The slide to adjust brightness feature is gone ( when not using auto brightness ), i had this font call 'cool jazz' which was really good, which is gone too! any pointers to get it back?

guys tried updating my note to ics via kies ... it took so long and after reaching 100 percent it gave a message saying device not recognised..pls restart phone wen i did it was on ginger bread only..i am using win xp. my phone has never been rooted or anything ..

I did a reset before upgrading to ICS, and now my facebook birthdays dont show in the Samsung Calendar, anybody else also has this issue?

Calender entries intact
Hi, The calender entries are intact in my device...I think as you've had a reset you need to synchronise the facebook account with your device.
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I received the ICS via OTA on Wednesday, 23rd May. I got the S-Note and Fac Unlock features but there is no My Story App. This app is not vailable in Samsung Apps as well and after the update I suppose the battery is draining a little faster than that of GB. The UI is smoother now. Samsung need to provide the advertised My Story app to the India users. BTW, the my story app .apk file is available somewhere in the web and can be installed in the device but that is not official.

awesome, my indian note in Australia receives it too!

psdatta2005 said:
guys tried updating my note to ics via kies ... it took so long and after reaching 100 percent it gave a message saying device not recognised..pls restart phone wen i did it was on ginger bread only..i am using win xp. my phone has never been rooted or anything ..
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i faced same issue, if you have anti-virus running then disable it and try again...i tried with anti-virus disable and worked for me.

New Firmware update for N8010. anyone updated yet?

There is a update for the N8010 available through KIES however i cant update yet as my battery is low.
has anyone updated their 8010 yet?

buffblueyes said:
There is a update for the N8010 available through KIES however i cant update yet as my battery is low.
has anyone updated their 8010 yet?
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Yep, just updated through Kies, it's a long winded process, just let Kies do it's thing, I'm now on 4.1.2 uk, build JZO54K.N8010XXUCMA5 :good:

Lightfunkyone said:
Yep, just updated through Kies, it's a long winded process, just let Kies do it's thing, I'm now on 4.1.2 uk, build J2O54K.N8010XXUCMAS :good:
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anything new in this update? (besides it now being 4.1.2 :L)

Just upgraded, took ages - but finally there
PDA : MA5 / CSC:MA1 (BTU)
Build JZ054K.N8010XXUCMA5

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anything new in this update? (besides it now being 4.1.2 :L)
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Clipboard bug fix, not sure about exynos exploit. Just noticed bottom shortcut bar shows cascade view, multi view and help button

Lightfunkyone said:
Clipboard bug fix, not sure about exynos exploit. Just noticed bottom shortcut bar shows cascade view, multi view and help button
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thanks for the info. im gonna update mine once its fully charged
what am i vulnerable with the exynos exploit?

buffblueyes said:
thanks for the info. im gonna update mine once its fully charged
what am i vulnerable with the exynos exploit?
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Who knows, can't say I've been bothered.
There is also a new 'ticker' feature for your lock screen, you can get feeds from facebook, news or stocks..check that out, there may also be some new multi window apps, can't remember seeing youtube there before.

buffblueyes said:
thanks for the info. im gonna update mine once its fully charged
what am i vulnerable with the exynos exploit?
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I believe the update should fix the exploit i am not sure though this post explains it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2104988
also i realy like the update s-pen and s-note are much better as is multi window i just have reservations about the stock gallery it seems to keep syncing to something but i have sync switched off?

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Who knows, can't say I've been bothered.
There is also a new 'ticker' feature for your lock screen, you can get feeds from facebook, news or stocks..check that out, there may also be some new multi window apps, can't remember seeing youtube there before.
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oh is there sounds good i will have to check it out.
i cant see youtube on mine and im still on 4.1.1
its a shame that you cant have all your apps in multi window without rooting your device and that, pretty annoying tbh.
i think i read you can modify the appone by one but thats long specially if u have to update the app etc n have lots of apps on your device

This is update for those who DIDN'T have 4.1.2 before?
Or is this update an update ON TOP of 4.1.2?

This is the official update for the UK to 4.1.2 as we seem to have been waiting for a long time. Cannot comment on whether it is any different to other countries 4.1.2 but nice to see I can now run standard Android Twitter client as a multi-window app.

Could anyone upload this firmware? I can't download it from kies as im not on official firmware

Might be on sammobile.com...

Not on Sammobile at the moment.

Dont remember seeing lecture notes & papyrus as multi window apps prior to the update today, but they are in the list now for sure.

New apps added with multi-window on my Note are:- Astro File Manager, ChatOn, Chrome, Facebook, Gmail, Google Maps, MX Player, Google Talk, Twitter and YouTube. I know I had Papyrus in 4.1.1 and I think I may have had MX Player but not sure on that one.

Multi-window seems a little difficult to make work sometimes - the multi-window button appears in the bottom right corner on some of these and doesn't always work, seeming to activate whatever is under the button. Also can't see the button anywhere on Papyrus - how does it work on here - this would be really useful for me?

At last youtube and snotes on stock multiwindow!!
and being able too edit which apps and in what order they appear on the multi window bar, this tablet gets better and better
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app

Unfortunately it looks like they still haven't fixed the, USB storage not being recognised, problem.

Lads if I used the Exynos exploit root patch to root my 8010 can I just do the OTA update and then the device will return back to stock i.e. not rooted?

My Zuk Z2 Pro experience

Hi all!
I recently received my Z2 Pro (128gb) from Coolicool the other day and I though I would let you know of my experience.
It came with the 'international firmware' on it preventing the use of OTA and Uhealth so like many others I proceeded to flash it with stock Chinese firmware.
Following this guide - ahh...as a new user it seems I can't yet post links. But I would like to thank m_atze for his time in writing it!
METHOD 2!!
At first I kept getting saraha errors but moving the firmware to a short folder on my laptops main drive solved this error (ie. c:\\zuk\.....)
Flashing went ahead without a single problem
Changed the language to english and proceeded to uninstall chinese apps and install the ones I wanted.
There was then the latest OTA which didn't require a VPN
Other than there being a few mis-translations the phone seems very fast and stable (I am coming from a Galaxy S4)
A day of standard use from me left me with over 50% battery compared to the <10% I would have from the i9505
Overall very happy with my purchase and looking forward to an official full english android 7 firmware release!

I do seem to be having issues with push notifications and widget updates. I'm sure that will be fixed soon enough.

mrdavea said:
I do seem to be having issues with push notifications and widget updates. I'm sure that will be fixed soon enough.
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Did you exclude the apps with push notifications and all Google play services from the zui battery optimizations?

SilentEYE said:
Did you exclude the apps with push notifications and all Google play services from the zui battery optimizations?
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I have now! Makes sense that this should solve the problem. Gimmie the day and I will let you know. Cheers

kinda works better now. Chrome seems to force close after opening, only once though and then it works fine.