FLASHING TUTORIAL FOR DUMMIES<ICS SGS TEAM ROM>NOTE : NOT ALL THESE STEPS ARE A MUST OR NEEDED TO BE DONE IN THIS PARTICULAR WAY, BUT IT IS BEST TO DO SO IN ORDER TO AVOID FURTHER PROBLEMS AND MAKE SURE THE FLASHING PROCESS IS AS CLEAN AS POSSIBLE.
>EVERYTHING WILL BE WIPED<
PAY ATTENTION AND TAKE YOUR TIME !
I DO NOT ANSWER TO QUESTIONS WHICH HAVE ALREADY BEEN ANSWERED IN THIS TUTORIAL OR IN THE LINKS THIS TUTORIAL PROVIDES !
THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO STEP BY STEP :
It doesn`t matter on what rom you are, first you need to download a stock gingerbread rom, a kernel which has root and clockworkmod recovery and of course a flashing program (in this case Odin, simply because it does the job), also Samsung USB Drivers :
NOTE : It would be best to have your phone fully charged before flashing
1. First install the drivers ONLY if you haven`t already installed them, also if you have Kies installed there is no need to install these drivers, but you are better off installing these anyway : http://dev-host.org/ZRA
2. Download this package (it includes i9000 stock rom+kernel+odin) : http://dev-host.org/RAE, if you have a Captivate or a Vibrant just download a stock rom for your phone model and find a kernel which has root and cwm in it.
NOTE : The next step will require using the 3 key combo for accessing the clockworkmod recovery and also the download mode.The 3 key combo used below is for the Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000. If you own a Captivate or a Vibrant please click this link and choose your phone model to see what 3 key combo must be used, as it differs from one phone model to another : http://tinyurl.com/6q6ajpx
3. After you have extracted all the contents you downloaded and installed drivers, put your phone into download mode using the 3 key combo : volume DOWN + home button+power button, keep those pressed until it goes into download mode.
4. Connect phone to PC via USB Cable and open Odin (windows should detect the phone and install some drivers, after it`s finished you should see the message "Added!" in Odin which means Odin succesfully detected your phone so now you are ready to flash)>check Re-Partition Option>press PIT button and browse for the s1_odin_20100512.pit file, press BOOTLOADER button and browse for the APBOOT… file, press PDA button and browse for the CODE….file, press PHONE button and browse for the MODEM….file, press CSC button and browse for the GT-I9000-CSC….file. PRESS START button and wait for the green pass notification in Odin.
• When the phone reboots into the rom, wait for the setup wizard to appear and then just use the 3 key combo into the download mode again.
Close Odin and open it again> press PDA button and browse for CF-Root…file> Press START button and wait for the green pass notification in Odin.
• When the phone reboots into the rom set your phone to mass storage mode from settings>wireless & network>usb settings, copy the ICS SGS rom needed for your phone model, to your INTERNAL SD root location (G: for example, copy the rom here) via USB Cable from here : http://tinyurl.com/7f4m8bp.
• Now we have to go to clockworkmod recovery using the 3 key combo : volume UP + home button + power button, keep those pressed until it goes into the clockworkmod recovery.
• Using the volume buttons to navigate up and down select Wipe Data/Factory Reset by pressing the home button, a submenu will appear, hit YES. Wait for it to finish and then Wipe Cache the same way you did with Wipe Data/Factory Reset> Go to advanced menu>a submenu will appear and Wipe Dalvik Cache.Go back to main menu.
Now it`s time to flash the ICS SGS ROM :
Select install zip from sd card > choose zip from sd card> browse for the rom zip>choose YES and let it do the magic. If it happens to reboot immediately into clockworkmod recovery with a different look (blue writing), it means it actually flashed just the ICS Kernel first therefore you have to flash again so the ICS ROM gets installed too, just follow the steps above.
NOTE : Sometimes it works from the first try and sometimes it reboots into clockworkmod recovery instead of flashing the rom because it changes KERNEL first, prior to flashing the rom.
If it boot loops or you are experiencing other issues read here : http://tinyurl.com/78ajjhc
Now all you need to do is wait for it to finish.After the flashing is done> Wipe Data/Factory Reset, Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache as you already know how to do it and choose Reboot System Now. Give it some time to boot, it usually takes at most 5 minutes to boot. If it doesn`t boot, just reflash the rom as described in the steps above.
NOTE (i9000 users) : At this point if it still doesn`t boot past the Galaxy S Logo after you`ve reflashed the rom, flash Semaphore ICS Kernel via CWM and then just Wipe Cache/Dalvik Cache and Reboot to System.Can`t acces CWM anymore? You have to start all over again from step 4.Only this time flash Semaphore ICS Kernel right after the ICS Rom finishes flashing, Wipe Data/Factory Reset, Wipe Cache/Dalvik Cache and Reboot to System.
NOTE (Captivate/Vibrant users) : The same applies to you if you encounter the upper issues, only instead of Semaphore Kernel, use Nushor`s kernel.
Semaphore ICS Kernel : http://goo.gl/qWlOJ
Nushor`s Kernel : http://db.tt/CMC5BJ0f
If you don`t have network signal it usually means it`s a modem related problem so just copy to your internal sd card one of these modem zips : http://dev-host.org/SSR and flash it the same way you flashed the ICS SGS rom via clockworkmod recovery (without the Wipe Data/Factory Reset which is needed only when flashing ROMs). It should solve the problem.
NOTE : Also if you are experiencing heavy battery drain with or without 3G ON (internet included),
you should try a different modem from here : http://tinyurl.com/68reom6.
Just flash one using the clockworkmod recovery.
Also you can find some modems here : http://goo.gl/R9q5l
Depending on the region you are in, modems can make a huge difference!
But usually 3G/Internet usage will discharge battery faster then Wi-Fi usage.
THERE IS NO "BEST MODEM" > you have to experiment yourself with these modems!
If it still doesn`t solve the problem search for possible fixes in the ICS SGS Thread : http://tinyurl.com/7kb46ox.
If you haven`t found any fix after you have SEARCHED THOROUGHLY or if you have any other issues come here : http://webchat.freenode.net/ ,
Channel : ##icssgs.
People there will help you figure it out.
IMPORTANT : Yes, 4.2 ROM is a bit laggy because of the kernel and the launcher, so all you need to do is to flash Semaphore ICS Kernel (the i9000 users), flash Nushor`s Kernel (the Captivate and Vibrant users) and install Nova Launcher from Market and it`s all good in the hood
Semaphore ICS Kernel : http://goo.gl/qWlOJ
Nushor`s Kernel : http://db.tt/CMC5BJ0f
NOTE (i9000 users) : After you`ve flashed the kernel, you will notice the Semaphore App in the App Drawer, open it and set it like this : Governor > smartassv2 | Scheduler : noop. Reboot and you`re done!
NOTE (Captivate/Vibrant users) : After you`ve flashed Nushor`s Kernel, install NSTools from Market, open it and set it like this : Governor > smartassv2 | Scheduler : fiops.Reboot and you`re done!
IMPORTANT : You may experience severe battery drain every time you will reboot your phone. 100% of the CPU will be used constantly even if you hardly use the phone and thus the battery will be quickly discharged.To solve this, just open NSTools and change the governor to something else and then change it back.The CPU will come back to its normal state. It seems it is a NSTools issue, though i`m not sure this is a general problem.
IMPORTANT (Semaphore Kernel users) : If you want to use tethering, make sure you enable "netfilter" in the Semaphore App!
NOTE : If you find something doesn`t work for you after you`ve flashed the rom, basic things such as camera for example, it means you have to flash the rom again!
Auto Brightness doesn`t work yet, in the meanwhile use the app Custom Auto Brightness from here : http://tinyurl.com/7fsreu3.
Or you can buy this brilliant app : http://goo.gl/g0y9i
If you find your screen has a blue, red or yellow tint over it, install Voodoo Sound : http://goo.gl/DXzw8 and tap the button "reset to 2.3.3 defaults".It should fix the issue.
NOTE (Semaphore Kernel users) : Fortunately auto brightness works well with this kernel, thank stratosk for the auto brightness driver!
"Just because you`re running the latest OS, does not mean your phone magically doubles in RAM and gains an extra core, IT WILL LAG SOMETIMES, no software can fix that." (PaulForde said it )
Please show your appreciation by donating a beer to the devs or supporting them in any way you can.
Donation Page : http://tinyurl.com/6nve3uh
Thanks and Credits : http://tinyurl.com/bqsr7z3
I took the time to write this tutorial because it`s the least I can do to give something back to the community.
If you followed every step in this tutorial it is highly unlikely to fail this, only if you can`t read English properly.
If you found this tutorial helpful just press “Thanks” .
Good Luck !
Thanks mate, very helpful. Helped when SuperOneClick didn't work!
Nice tut, should be stickied.
many thanks, very clear
when i was a noob to all this, i found that too many guides assumed you had already been used to flashing, so its a little late in the game for me, but this is a fine guide, wonderful work!!
Awesome tutorial...Thanks
I've just armed my SGS from Gingerbread 2.3.5 to ICS using this thread. Clear step-by-step guidance.
My phone now is ready for second live
Thank you @psyqiq
Great write up. It will help me out a lot. Only thing I can think of that might also help us noobs out is an explanation of how and what we might want to backup before doing the flash. This would make this thread the ultimate flashing guide for dummies.
I've flashed another rom previously but lost a lot of stuff I would like to have kept like sms's, photos, emails and settings (wifi passwords & settings, ect). I still don't no how to keep my emails and settings but XDA has helped figure out the other stuff.
A couple of questions also, does the sim card and/or sd card need to be removed to do this flash? This is something I've read in other guides.
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SuperRoo it is not needed to remove the sim card and neither the external_sd, it would have been mentioned in the tut. As for the backups it`s impossible to backup everything from settings to apps etc...and restore them into ICS in such a way that everything would work. Restoring stuff from GB to ICS brings incompatibilities unfortunately so it is best to redo all those settings you had on the GB Rom rather than restoring them from a backup.
verry good tutorial. tnx
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SuperRoo it is not needed to remove the sim card and neither the external_sd, it would have been mentioned in the tut. As for the backups it`s impossible to backup everything from settings to apps etc...and restore them into ICS in such a way that everything would work. Restoring stuff from GB to ICS brings incompatibilities unfortunately so it is best to redo all those settings you had on the GB Rom rather than restoring them from a backup.
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We recently had a guy report in the mintberry thread that flashing miui fried his sd - not sure if he odined stock before cwm flash.
It's not a precaution that I have ever taken, though it is considered safe flashing procedure to remove sd and sim (I have never heard of any adverse effects to a sim card).
Great tutorial thanks.
One question before i install this, how do i know/find which modem is best suited or specific to our region and service provider (NSW - OPTUS). (I post the same question over here but i think this thread is more appropriate)
My wife had issues on a previous flash i did 2.3.4 whereby she had no internet and could not sent SMS/MMS until a friend provided me with a different modem (i think it was the modem) and it fixed the problem.
Obviously not an expert in this area but i can follow a decent tutorial
Cheers.
woolf clubs it is almost impossible to fry the sd card just by flashing something.This is ackward.Only an overload of electricity through the USB ports would cause that, if it`s possible.I don`t see any other logical way for such a thing to happen when it comes to frying hardware, in which case it is very unfortunate.
BenzOzzy here is some info about some modems and regions : http://tinyurl.com/3yh3e3m, although even if you flash a modem that is not ment for your region, it does not necessarily mean it will perform worse. Nobody can tell you what modem is best for a specific region, only if someone had some good feedback with it, therefore you have to search the xda (in your case) for users that had a good feedback with a specific modem in australia. Though the JVT modem should do just fine.
Ok, thanks psyqiq.
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Actually i apologize, i believe i should have been asking you about which is the best CSC file not the modem.
Wouldn't the CSC be specific to my provider, with apk and their apps? (all the bloatware my wife seems to like)
I seem to recall with OPTUS its 'OPS' something or other... (GT-I9000-CSC-XXX OPS) or (CSC_I9000------.tar.md5) or something like.
Sorry if i've hijacked your thread here, i am gonna update her phone tonight if all goes well and want it to go well
Thanks.
BenzOzzy forget about CSC in ICS.There is no ICS firmware for i9000 and therefore no CSC either.We can only flash cm modems and some kernels like glitch, devil or semaphore.That's it.After all, this is just a port rom.Happy flashing!
Actually Ics roms are MULTI-CSC and doestnt need additional CSC files ..just flash ...nd enjoy!
try JVU
BenzOzzy said:
Great tutorial thanks.
One question before i install this, how do i know/find which modem is best suited or specific to our region and service provider (NSW - OPTUS). (I post the same question over here but i think this thread is more appropriate)
My wife had issues on a previous flash i did 2.3.4 whereby she had no internet and could not sent SMS/MMS until a friend provided me with a different modem (i think it was the modem) and it fixed the problem.
Obviously not an expert in this area but i can follow a decent tutorial
Cheers.
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Hey BenzOzzy,
ICSSGS uses the JVU Modem which seems to work for most of the people, i changed modems in the past release reading that it would also affect battery life.
in ICSSGS RC4.2 i kept the JVU modem, gives me performance as usual and battery life is good as well (btw. using semaphore 0.8.1 kernel )
Ahh, i've run into a problem at this point, when it all was going accordingly
Select install zip from sd card > choose zip from sd card> browse for the rom zip>choose YES and let it do the magic. If it happens to reboot immediately into clockworkmod recovery with a different look (blue writing), it means it actually flashed just the ICS Kernel first therefore you have to flash again so the ICS ROM gets installed too, just follow the steps above.
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Actually i noticed a problem when i tried to add ICS_4.0.3_MR1-RC4.2_I9000 to my sd card. I could not see the sd card on the list so i dumped it into the root directory, disconnected the usb cable then browsed the phone where i can see the sd card directory and manually moved ICS_4.0.3_MR1-RC4.2_I9000 into it that way.
Problem is, when i go to install zip from sd card > choose zip from sd card > i cant find the rom zip...but i can see that ICS_4.0.3_MR1-RC4.2_I9000 is in the sd card.....wtf?
I hope that my stupidity makes sense.
Any ideas that can help. ?
BenzOzzy actually you do not have to see a folder named "sd card" while in clockworkmod recovery, therefore when you copy the rom prior to flashing you copy it on the internal sd root. Just set your phone to mass storage, connect the phone to PC and it will detect 2 sd cards, one internal and one external (if you have one).Just double-click the internal one from my computer and you`re there on the root location (G: for example, copy the rom here).That`s it.Now just go to cwm and flash it.
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4. Connect phone to PC via USB Cable and open Odin>
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mmm... it should be open Odin THEN connect phone to PC to have Odin work properly, isn't it?
Related
The stock I9000 fixes many issues the Captivate ROM such as 'stalling' and has none of the AT&T installed bloatware. It's very fast by comparison, and everything is working great except for the FM Radio app and the Wireless tethering app. The stock I9000 firmware also allows sideloading applications so there is no need to edit the settings.db. Some people have reported issues with bluetooth and voice call quality. I haven't personally experienced any problems but be aware that some minor issues have been reported.
If you have problems getting into Download Mode try this method:
1. Take out your sim card, sd card, battery and open Odin3.
2. Put the battery in.
3. Plug in USB. (the phone will power on to that screen)
4. Hold down both Volume keys, and then push power. Hold it and dont let go.
5. Wait for it to go black.
6. When it goes black the 2nd time release power and keep holding the Vol Down and Vol Up.
You will need to be running the stock Captivate ROM. If you need to return to stock or fail to flash a ROM use the one-click application:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
Eclair I9000 ROM
You'll need the following:
Odin, the zipped I9000 firmware and the 512 pit file from here: http://samfirmware.webs.com/WEBPROTECT-i9000.htm
Stock Captivate kernel from here: http://koush.tandtgaming.com//test/kernel-captivate-stock.tar.md5
New Method (Requires adb)
1) Remove SIM and MicroSD
2) Open Odin, load the I9000 PDA file (CODE_I9000xxxxx.tar.md5).
3) Check auto reboot and leave repartition unchecked.
4) Boot the phone into download mode (adb reboot download).
5) Flash.
6) Once the flash is complete the phone will be stuck in recovery.
7) Reopen Odin and load the stock Captivate kernel (kernel-captivate-stock.tar.md5.tar) in the PDA box and the 512 pit file.
8) From recovery boot the phone in download mode (adb reboot download).
9) Ensure auto reboot is checked and repartition is not checked.
10) Flash with Odin, the phone will boot.
11) Shut the phone down, replace SIM and microSD and reboot phone.
Older Method
1) Remove SIM and MicroSD
2) Open Odin, load the I9000 PDA file (CODE_I9000xxxxx.tar.md5) and the I9000 CSC file (CSC_I9000xxxxx.tar.md5).
3) Uncheck auto reboot and leave repartition unchecked.
4) Boot the phone into download mode (adb reboot download or boot phone while holding Volume Down + Power Be sure to HOLD Volume Down before holding Power) .
5) Flash.
6) Once the flash is complete (Odin will say RESET!) remove the battery, disconnect the USB cable and close Odin.
7) Reopen Odin and load the stock Captivate kernel (kernel-captivate-stock.tar.md5.tar) in the PDA box and the 512 pit file.
8) Ensure auto reboot IS checked and repartition is NOT checked.
9) Boot the phone into download mode (Volume Down + Power) then plug in the USB cable. If you don't put the phone in download mode before it boots you'll have to start from step 2.
10) Flash with Odin, the phone will boot.
11) Shut the phone down, replace SIM and microSD and reboot phone.
If you want root access use this (I9000) update.zip: http://www.multiupload.com/JHIFK9K80P
If you need a custom recovery use ROM Manager in the Market to install Clockwork MOD for I9000.
Froyo I9000 ROM (Early Release)
Please note that as there is no Froyo Captivate kernel the stock I9000 Froyo kernel will have to be used. Expect the following bugs:
Home Button functions as Back button.
Screen is rotated 90°. (Not a huge issue as there is a Notification button to disable rotate.)
Speaker/Headphone logic seems reversed, will only play audio through speaker when headphones are plugged in.
Proximity Sensor is not functioning.
You'll need the following:
Odin, zipped XXJP3 I9000 firmware and the 512 pit file from here: http://samfirmware.webs.com/WEBPROTECT-i9000.htm
1) Remove SIM and MicroSD
2) Open Odin, load the Froyo PDA file (I9000XXJP3-REV03-PDA-mid-CL470734.tar) and the Froyo CSC file (GT-I9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJP3.tar).
3) Leave auto reboot checked and repartition unchecked.
4) Boot the phone into download mode (adb reboot download or boot phone while holding Volume Down + Power Be sure to HOLD Volume Down before holding Power) .
5) Flash.
That's it, you can't flash the Captivate kernel since all available kernels are Eclair.
Please post or message me with any issues you have.
I'll be updating the post with advantages/disadvantages and bugs for both ROMs so please post your experiences.
Have a link to the I9000 files and a walkthrough for this?
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Grab the I9000 firmware and 512 pit from here:
http://samsung-firmware.webs.com/
and the Captivate kernel from here:
http://koush.tandtgaming.com//test/kernel-captivate-stock.tar.md5
Use Odin to flash the I9000 PDA and CSC. After that completes use Odin to flash the Captivate stock kernel. If you want root you'll need to use the I9000 root update.zip. Once the Market is working you can install the Clockwork Recovery for the I9000.
REAVER117 said:
I've been running the latest I9000 firmware (XWJM2) on my Captivate by flashing the I9000 PDA and CSC, then the Captivate kernel. It's very fast, everything is working great except all my market downloads fail and Google Talk doesn't open.
Any ideas? I don't want to have to go back to the slow, bloated stock Captivate ROM.
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You tried Market Enabler yet? Pretty sure the .apk is linked on XDA somewhere.
Oh, and are you SIM locked still?
What is you re market doing exactly? Don't care much fort the google talk. How about hardware function? Have you apply the mimocan kernel? Sorry about all the questions.
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How about wireless tethering and FM Radio? Do these work with the euro firmware ?
Reaver117,
Awesome Layout
thanks
@sl8125
All the hardware seems to function fine, I haven't applied the stall fix kernel because it's based off the I9000 source and the phone seems fast enough without it. As for the market, all market downloads fail with 'download was unsuccessful'.
@clubtech
The FM Radio app opens and seems to function, but if you try to scan it states 'Unable to turn radio on'. I haven't been able to test wireless tethering because I can't use my data plan until it's unlocked.
@larry996
I can make a detailed walkthrough but without a functioning market the phone is not very useful.
Is it really necessary to re-flash the captivate kernel? What happens if you don't?
Did flashing the PDA and CSC change the kernel?
Did you backup first then restore? If so which program did you use?
I have been following 2 threads over in the i9000 forum but was waiting for someone to try it on the captivate first. I noticed that some of them had to wait 12hrs or more for paid apps in the market to show up for them. Your market download error may be similar?
Did you record your APN information and add it back after flashing? I have seen that some people over in the i9000 forums had MMS and messaging issues.
If market start to work properly and there are more feedback I may give it a try.
Right now I am on stock:
PDA: I897UCJF6
PHONE: I897UCJF6
CSC: I897ATTJF6
To those wanting a guide. There is a PDF in the link that was posted.
h t t p: / / samsung-firmware.webs. com/Flash%20guide%20english.pdf
I hope you don't mind the all the questions, but when you post info like this its bound to happen.
If you don't flash the Captivate kernel then the volume buttons are reversed and the display is rotated 90°. I used the clockworkmod recovery to perform a nandroid backup. Flashing the PDA file replaces all system files including the kernel. I'm not having a problem with protected apps, nothing successfully downloads from the market. APN Backup will let you backup your APN info.
REAVER117 said:
@sl8125
All the hardware seems to function fine, I haven't applied the stall fix kernel because it's based off the I9000 source and the phone seems fast enough without it. As for the market, all market downloads fail with 'download was unsuccessful'.
@clubtech
The FM Radio app opens and seems to function, but if you try to scan it states 'Unable to turn radio on'. I haven't been able to test wireless tethering because I can't use my data plan until it's unlocked.
@larry996
I can make a detailed walkthrough but without a functioning market the phone is not very useful.
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Had that with my stock rom happening where I get "unsuccessful download". After reading some forums someone suggested to clear the cache on the download manager and that did the trick for me.
Settings - Manage Apps (filter all) - Download Manager - clear cache.
Hope this helps.
anosis said:
Had that with my stock rom happening where I get "unsuccessful download". After reading some forums someone suggested to clear the cache on the download manager and that did the trick for me.
Settings - Manage Apps (filter all) - Download Manager - clear cache.
Hope this helps.
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This worked on the browser for me once when I was getting failed downloads. I didn't think about this.
REAVER117 please let us know if this sort your issue.
Solved it. When you apply the I9000 PDA and CSC files DO NOT check Re-Partition.
I'll post a step-by-step later tonight if anybody wants it. Running the I9000 firmware cuts out all the AT&T bloatware and adds some useful apps AT&T cut. Not to mention its MUCH faster and lets you sideload apps by default.
I would like to see a step by step so I can give this a try. Thanks for offering to do it.
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REAVER117 said:
Solved it. When you apply the I9000 PDA and CSC files DO NOT check Re-Partition.
I'll post a step-by-step later tonight if anybody wants it. Running the I9000 firmware cuts out all the AT&T bloatware and adds some useful apps AT&T cut. Not to mention its MUCH faster and lets you sideload apps by default.
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Dude, be sure to mention that you're not connecting to any cell network because your phone is SIM locked, and as such can't assure phone functionality with this Frankenbuild.
REAVER117 said:
Solved it. When you apply the I9000 PDA and CSC files DO NOT check Re-Partition.
I'll post a step-by-step later tonight if anybody wants it. Running the I9000 firmware cuts out all the AT&T bloatware and adds some useful apps AT&T cut. Not to mention its MUCH faster and lets you sideload apps by default.
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Solved which issue?
Anyways. Awesome discovery, I cant wait to try this out. Since we have clockwork recovery to back up, I aint worried. Hell I wasnt worried even when it wasnt available. Must of flashed my captivate dozens of time.LOL. I been trying to apply the mimcan mod ever since got this phone. ONE MORE THING. DOES THIS MEAN WE CAN USE MODOCO'S ROM? OH MAN, THIS SO CRAZY, GOD DOES LOVE ME!
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dOES THIS MEAN STOCK KOREAN LANGUAGE?? OH PLEASE YES
hmmm i wonder is the internal storage formated when flashing any of the galaxy S's? i know the apication partition will be wipe, plus system/data etc, but im curious to know if the internal storage gets wipe or not, can any share?
No youre internal sd card does not get wiped.
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I just tried this.
Flashed PDA and CSC with the latest firmware, did not partition. then flashed the Captivate Kernel.
The phone is booting but it can not see a sim card is inserted and i can't get signal.
Hello guys I thought I'd make a little how to and make my first thread that really contributes to the XDA community, so here we go !
Please make sure you have access to 3 button mode(voldown+home+power) to get into download mode. If not please see this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785201 !
I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR BREAK YOUR PHONE, ALTHOUGH IT'S UNLIKELY YOUR TAKING THE RISK BY MODIFYING IT!
Instructions:
Step 1 -
Consider which Samsung ROM you want to have installed on your phone. Currently JPY is the fastest stock FroYo ROM from Samsung.
JPY 2.2.1 ROM : http://www.multiupload.com/UHJNT0K1F2
.RAR Password : samfirmware.com
ODIN Flashing Tool : http://www.multiupload.com/4JLU4QHUV7
Download these and your ready to go!
Step 2 -
Before flashing any roms, please disable any form of lagfix you are currently using!
Extract I9000XXJPY.rar and odin 1.3.rar
Start up odin1.3.exe
Now click on PDA and select the JPY.tar that you just extracted.
Place your phone into download mode and connect via USB.
You must start Odin before plugging your phone in! Odin is very temperamental.
Now flash your phone and you will reboot into the latest Samsung ROM.
Step 3 -
Now it's time to add some speed!
You will have to decide which kernel suits you most.
Using a super fast kernel with a lagfix will really improve the performance of your device. Converting Samsung's RFS Filesystem to much better EXT4 Filesystem should stop all the hang ups etc that you will encounter on your device. Supercurio's Voodoo LagFix converts partitions to EXT4. You will also have to option to convert to EXT4 with hardcore's kernel and most other kernels.
Do you want Overclock, Voodoo LagFix plus Voodoo Sound?
Then Trasig's kernel is for you :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=823300
Do you want a stable Kernel with a ton of features aimed at purely improving your phones speed?(NOW WITH VOODOO SOUND!
Then Hardcore's kernel is for you :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822756
Would you like a kernel similar to harcore's with Overclock?
Laststufos kernel is for you :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811660
Step 4 -
Now you have decided which kernel that suits your needs, Download it!
Now load up Odin, place the kernel's .tar in the PDA section, connect your phone in download mode and flash!
Step 5 -
Now your super fast kernel is installed, reboot into recovery (vol up+home+power)
If your on trasig's kernel, follow these instructions:
Select 'voodoo lagfix' under ClockworkMod Recovery
Select 'enable lagfix'
It's optional but for extra speed also select '/system lagfix on'
Now reboot!
DON'T BE ALARMED IF YOUR PHONE STARTS TALKING TO YOU.
The voice is just telling you that it's converting RFS to EXT4.
Just leave your phone be until it boots into Android.
If your on hardcore's kernel, follow these instructions:
Select 'advanced ULK features'
Select 'install superuser'
This will root your phone
Now go back and select speedmod then tweaks and enable the first four
Now go back and select lagfix
Select EXT4 and reboot
Your phone will ask you to backup and restore select yes and wait for reboot into android. This may take a while.
-Laststufo's instructions will be added later-
Step 6 -
Now we have kernels sorted out so they're ready for a super fast ROM.
Personally I have tried and tested and are a big fan of:
Darkys V9.0.2 -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814091
Doc's & Stefunel's magical ROM Kitchen -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=817703
Darky's ROM is an all in one ROM that's been super optimised to make your phone fly.
Doc & Stefunel's kitchen gives to user the ability to build there ROM from scratch, you get to decide which features you want in your ROM. Also it too is super optimised!
Both of these ROMs are updated frequently so if any bugs are encountered you can be sure they will be fixed as soon as possible.
So know you've chosen which ROM to flash to your device, the next bit is easy.
Transfer the .zip ROM on to your internal storage
Now reboot into recovery(vol+up,home,power)
Select 'install zip from sdcard'
Select 'choose zip from sdcard'
Now navigate to the .zip that you just transferred to your device and select it
Your super fast ROM is now installing and this may take a while
After installation reboot
To enable overclock on compatible kernels use xan's excellent app, Voltage Control : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829731
Darky's ROM comes with it's own kernel, if you would like to stick with the kernel you chose in step 3, just follow the instructions again.
Step 7 -
Enjoy!
I have tried my best to make this guide almost noob proof, however if there's anything I've missed out or it doesn't make sense please tell me and I'll try my best to make it more suitable. As things progress I plan to update this post so please stay tuned.
Also if you like this post I'd appreciate if you clicked the thanks button
Dont forget that most OC kernels rely on Voltage Control at this moment
This is kinda sticky I think... Base steps for a new SGS users (who have some experience with Android though)
xan said:
Dont forget that most OC kernels rely on Voltage Control at this moment
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Oops, thanks I'll add it in
Improvement
Maybe you could explain whats this Vodoos Lagfix ist all about? And maybe go into details, why ext4 is much better than the normal partition system samsung uses? Just a guess that would interest some new users.
Though you did a great job, woulda been a lot easier if i had this guide when i flashed my phone Anyway, Have a happy life.
Great Work!
I think no more details needed!
It would be hard to read!
Over the past 3 days that I've owned the device, i read many many guides, suggestions, forums etc!
Here i found everything that i would like to read at first so i didn't waste many hours on reading
You also need to add that if you load a customer ROM like Darkys, it will override your old kernal. Darkys ROM has kernal already in the package!
As a result 'advanced ULK features' is no longer there with Darkys ROM!
Its already there right above Seventh step
Excellent! Thanks so much for writing so clearly and succinctly. I have a problem:
I thought I flashed to JPY but my phone still shows JPA. I've done it both with and without the ODIN Pit file. I've rebooted a few times and even done factory wipe but it keeps showing JPA. Any ideas?
You might want to include that you do not want to have lag fix applied if your going from stock jpy to a custom rom and how to properly disable voodoo. Could save alot of headaches.
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holgalee said:
Excellent! Thanks so much for writing so clearly and succinctly. I have a problem:
I thought I flashed to JPY but my phone still shows JPA. I've done it both with and without the ODIN Pit file. I've rebooted a few times and even done factory wipe but it keeps showing JPA. Any ideas?
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as far as I know JPA has 803.pit BUT JPY has 512.pit.
did you tick the re-partition option in odin? if that still fails you need to flash first a stock eclair with 512.pit, like JM8 and the repart option ticked. then reflash JPY with repart option un-ticked.
Thanks for all the great comments guys, obviously as things move on(new kernels/new ROMs). I will try my best to keep this post updated as much as possible.
Samdroid_G_S said:
You might want to include that you do not want to have lag fix applied if your going from stock jpy to a custom rom and how to properly disable voodoo. Could save alot of headaches.
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I'll do that later on today when I get back in the house This post will be edited over the next few days in order to make it a really simple guide and the only way it improves is due to the community telling me how to improve my post. So thanks!
Hello,
I did second step and it should reboot into the latest Samsung ROM but it is not! Phone is starting and showing that "S" , a few times goes vibro. After few minutes vibro goes three times at once and phone goes off. Touching screen lights up menu and back buttons. And more: if I left phone it vibrates time to time. Pressing and holding ON button repeating everything again.
Is it really only one file in Odin is needed? Only PDA? Is there no needed PIT file? Maybe there is more settings needed? Please need info how to back my phone. I did only second step! Thanks
Barcors said:
Hello,
I did second step and it should reboot into the latest Samsung ROM but it is not! Phone is starting and showing that "S" , a few times goes vibro. After few minutes vibro goes three times at once and phone goes off. Touching screen lights up menu and back buttons. And more: if I left phone it vibrates time to time. Pressing and holding ON button repeating everything again.
Is it really only one file in Odin is needed? Only PDA? Is there no needed PIT file? Maybe there is more settings needed? Please need info how to back my phone. I did only second step! Thanks
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You could try adding 512.pit, but I decided to leave pit files out as they are no longer recommended by samfirmware.com
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Great thread, thanks for this Paul!
A lot of thanks
Yes post is great and one of the clearest in the xda
Seems to be I am not a good geek because step fifth is not very clear for me. I mean explanation in recovery mode is not the very same like I have. I will give examples later on because I am on the road right now. And I would add general explanation for dumps how everything is an what for. For example: to have fastest sgs first you need flash it to stock rom, then flash an kernel, then do some tweaks in recovery mode, then again flash new suposed to be fastest rom. Something like this if I understood everything right. Sorry for beeing soo nooby I just want to help you and those new nobs who I am shure will appear.
Darkyy said:
Great thread, thanks for this Paul!
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Haha thanks Darky ! Just thought I'd try to clear things up for everyone and stop all the pointless threads in development.
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Thanks from me too
Voted to be on the portal (and should be a sticky)
Thanks. Nice guide
Glad to see everyones enjoying it I'll make a few edits and fine tune it tonight.
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(So because all i have is Microsoft paint and i couldnt get a banner made otherwise, i present to you....my banner....as if it were done by me in the 3rd grade . And yes I left out the "t" just for to be a smart ass ^_^)
{EDIT:Oh look at me.. an edit at the top of the page! I just thought I would mention that while i did include a fully working install guide in the downloadable package I put together, this page will always have the most up to date guide and info on installation and how NOT to brick your phone. Alright please resume your regularly scheduled activities }
Hey Guys!,
Since theres SO many people trying to flash the I9000 Release of gingerbread JVB with xcaliburinhand's kernel I decided to write a little tutorial and I have uploaded a pack with EVERYTHING youll need to flash I9000 2.3.3 Gingerbread NEE (WITH Bootloader) and the ReOriented Kernel.
Heres a little info before you get started
2.x download mode button combo Volume up/down and plug in usb cable
2.3.3 download mode button combo is Volume down + power button no usb needed
2.3.3 recovery hold power and volume up until you see the screen turn on, then release power and continue to hold volume up until you see recovery
2.3.3 USB settings are in Settings>Wireless and Network>USB Settings
2.3.3 debug mode settings>applications > development
DISCLAIMER AND WARNING
IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION THAT USING THE 3 BUTTON ODIN JF6 FLASH TO STOCK 2.x WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE BEYOND REPAIR FROM NORMAL METHODS INCLUDING DOWNLOAD MODE JIGS!! PLEASE USE THE 1 CLICK ODIN TO RETURN TO STOCK 2.x, AND THEN FROM THERE YOU MAY USE ODIN WITH THE 3 BUTTON FIX!!!!
AND AS ALWAYS! IF YOUR DOG BEGINS TO VOMIT PEA SOUP,YOUR GRANDMOTHER ROBS A BANK, YOU GROW A SECOND HEAD OR YOUR PHONE BRICKS I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
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THIS IS THE ODIN YOU WILL WANT TO USE TO RETURN TO STOCK!!!! USE THIS ONE AND NOT THE 3 BUTTON ODIN. IF YOU NEED THE THREE BUTTON FIX JUST USE THE 1CLICK ODIN FIRST THEN USE THE 3 BUTTON FIX ODIN
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DOWNLOAD LINK
http://www.mediafire.com/file/uo180597pp3hprp/Flashing%20GingerBread%20I9000%20With%20REorient.rar
UPDATES
xcaliburinhands Kernel updated from 4/25/2011 see change log
vG.1.1
-Voodoo color fix
-Voodoo sound v8
-Compilation optimizations
-Call audio through dock
http://etc.muteheadlight.net/android/I9000_reoriented_vG.1.1_novoo.tar
MIRRORS
http://arnav.laxsav.com/MISC/Flashing%20Ginger Bread%20I9000%20With%20REorient.rar
Thanks to xtremekilla09 Of TeamPhoenix for the mirrors :]
List of included Files.
GT_I9000_XWJVB_XXJVK_NEEJV3_Sbl.exe
s1_odin_20100512.pit
CWM Flashable Zip to Enable CRT animation "Enable CRT Lock.Zip"
modem_ugjk4.zip (JK4 Modem)
update-xvjvb-home_button_fix.zip (Xcals fix for the non working homebutton)
zImage-root.tar (FuguRoot Odin tar File for Rooting after Install)
I9000_reoriented_vG.beta2.tar (xcals Beta 2 kernel)
ODIN3 v1.7 (if you dont know what this is PLEASE dont even try to flash this yet )
Tutorial Txt file for how to flash ginerbread
Tutorial Txt file for how to root Post install of 2.3.3
I will post the tutorials here also incase you already have everything you need and just need some help!
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How to Flash Stock 2.2.3 I9000 NEE GingerBread WITH BOOTLOADER
1. Wipe data and cache/Factory Reset with CWM. (pull battery when complete to shut off phone)
2. Find the "GT_I9000_XWJVB_XXJVK_NEEJV3_Sbl.exe" file and click it and extract its contents into its current folder.
3. Open up Odin 1.7 and now select the 512 pit file I included, and select all the files in the necessary place in Odin and make sure "repartition" is selected". your odin should look like this http://d.pr/Ixt2
4. Put Your phone in download mode and connect, now hit start. (THIS IS WHERE THE ONLY DANGER IS, YOU ARE NOW FLASHING 2.3.3 AND THE NEW BOOTLOADER INCLUDED WITH 2.3.3 Just dont unplug your cable or have your computer die, otherwise you will be 100% Clear)
5. Boot up normally and let things settle.
6. now power off the phone and wait for it to shut off completely. at this point hold down "Volume down and Power" at the same time and wait till download digger appears. Open up Odin and select the 512 pit and xcals kernel(In the PDA box) I included and DE-select repartition if it auto selects and go ahead and connect your phone (Obviously needs to be in download mode) and flash.
7. The phone will reboot and once again let things settle (media scanning and whatnot). Plug in the USB cable and transfer the folders included in this pack named "Fixes and modems" and also "For Rooting" to your phone. then power off the phone once again. this time hold down "Volume Up and Power" as soon as you see the screen turn on let go of the power button and continue to hold volume up until you see CWM.
8. at this point you should be in CWM (Woot!). navigate to flash zip from SD and then navigate to the folder "Fixes and Modems" and flash "Enable CRT Lock.zip" and "update-xvjvb-home_button_fix.zip" and I recommend flashing "modem_ugjk4.zip" as JK4 seems to do the best.
9.Reboot. At this point reboot and you should be on stock 2.3.3! Congrats!!
10. If you want to root read the txt file i included for rooting!
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Step Two! ROOTING!
1. I have included the file "zImage-root.tar" in the folder "For Rooting" which i already had you copy to your phone in the original instructions for installing 2.3.3 included in this pack!
2. Go ahead and power off your phone as you will need to go into download mode for this.
3. Open Odin again and once again select the "512 pit" file included and in the "PDA box" select the "zImage-root.tar". Make sure that repartition IS NOT selected.
4. Go ahead and put your phone in download mode and connect it up and hit "Start" !
5. (Dont Panic!) After it completes it will take you to the charging screen and will not boot up, ITS NOT SUPPOSED TOO, it just installs Busy box, SU, and Root.
6. at this point unplug your phone and close odin
7. now ONCE more go ahead and REOPEN Odin again.
8. Select the File "512 pit" and the kernel "I9000_reoriented_vG.beta2" (PDA) in the folder "Kernel Beta 2" (once again making sure repartition isnt selected)
9. Put your phone in download mode and reconnect and GO GO GO! Hit Start
10. Let it boot normally and Voila you are officially rooted.
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If you need anymore help feel free to catch me on IRC at irc.shadowcard.net port 6667 channel #firefly
Awesome, let the GB frenzy begin.
Update
Version 1.1 of the pack and tutorial - Fixed a wording issue that caused confusion.
thanks sir
Downloading now, weill report back about it all later.. Thanks a million for this !!
Followed instructions to the T. Just flashed CWM stuff and rebooted. Gonna toy with it a bit and report...
THIS IS BAD ASS MY FRIEND!!! Installed SpareParts apk and set windows to fast. This HAULS! You can even change lockscreen wallpapers under display options. DID I MENTION ITS BAD ASS?!?!
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Absolutely love it, will test battery and stability and what not over the coming days but I think I'm in love again LOL
Thanks a million HaiKaiDo, wonderful work
Facebook check in actually finds me! (Unlike modded roms)
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Thank you kindly!
Awesome! glad everything works good and the tutorial is an easy read . Im currently re uploading the pack with the changed wording for the tutorial.
Edit: Pack updated. Anyone feel free to let me know if they come across any problems.
Thanks for the info, followed the information as instructed and *POOF* there was gingerbread.
Holy ****, downloading now.
Herp derp Captivate XDA app.
pizz0wn3d said:
Holy ****, downloading now.
Herp derp Captivate XDA app.
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woot, lemme know what you think of the guide :]
very nice guide. already running continuum 5, but nice guide
Great guide, but obviously the stock experience wouldn't live up to those of a custom ROM. What steps should we take to flash i9000 GB ROMs?
I just thought I"d post one "problem" from when I got up and turned on my phone.. for whatever reason (I have an idea) I keep getting FC of the Notification bar and email.apk ... I have a feeling it has to do with my tibu restore...I'm going to reflash some stuff and see if it fixes it.. I tried a few clear cache and dalvik cache but that didn't help, I want to do a master reset but a bit scurred. I'll wait a bit and see if anyone has any ideas before I jump ahead. I can use my phone with no Not bar for a bit LOL
Thanks in advance
spinz said:
I just thought I"d post one "problem" from when I got up and turned on my phone.. for whatever reason (I have an idea) I keep getting FC of the Notification bar and email.apk ... I have a feeling it has to do with my tibu restore...I'm going to reflash some stuff and see if it fixes it.. I tried a few clear cache and dalvik cache but that didn't help, I want to do a master reset but a bit scurred. I'll wait a bit and see if anyone has any ideas before I jump ahead. I can use my phone with no Not bar for a bit LOL
Thanks in advance
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I had no issues when I restored but I only restored apps no data of any kind.
Ya...i dont know i only restored apps...not doing data i know better lol anway i did a factory reset via cwm and im back in action...ill restore slowly from tibu
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I let mine sit off all night, still no FC's since installing. Only issue is the rotation. Had to turn off in settings since whenever I go to settings it's in landscape mode. Mildy annoying when I want the web in landscape but if that's the only issue I have... I can suck it up lol
Hi Guys
I have a Samsung Galaxy s i9000 slim bean Rom the base band & IMEI unknown I can't seem to use it to sms or call a guy from the Slimrom site told the Rom has no modem, so how do i add one ? I realy like the Rom its much faster than the one I had before I had Cyanogen mod Helly bean before and about 2 weeks ago it got into a boot loop so I got a friend of a friend to root it for me twice and still have this no network issue! I can't ask him to do it again. So I am trying to find a solution here. How do I add a modem ? The wifi works fine but Whats app tells me that tablets are not supported... but this is not a tablet its a Samsung Galaxy s i9000 , will adding a modem fix the network issue and make Whats app work? Or do I need a new Rom? Please keep in mind that I'm not a Android Developer in any sense of the word!!
Thanks Reigncpt!!
try the latest Slimrom
Reigncpt said:
Hi Guys
I have a Samsung Galaxy s i9000 slim bean Rom the base band & IMEI unknown I can't seem to use it to sms or call a guy from the Slimrom site told the Rom has no modem, so how do i add one ? I realy like the Rom its much faster than the one I had before I had Cyanogen mod Helly bean before and about 2 weeks ago it got into a boot loop so I got a friend of a friend to root it for me twice and still have this no network issue! I can't ask him to do it again. So I am trying to find a solution here. How do I add a modem ? The wifi works fine but Whats app tells me that tablets are not supported... but this is not a tablet its a Samsung Galaxy s i9000 , will adding a modem fix the network issue and make Whats app work? Or do I need a new Rom? Please keep in mind that I'm not a Android Developer in any sense of the word!!
Thanks Reigncpt!!
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..Hi,please try the latest slimrom, the thread is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2060374
..try a clean install just to make sure.
How do you do a clean install?
wilvic said:
..Hi,please try the latest slimrom, the thread is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2060374
..try a clean install just to make sure.
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I followed the instructions on the slim bean site cleared cache partition and wiped dalvik cache and installed the latest version : Slim-I9000-4.2.1.stable.1.0-OFFICIAL .... but still the same issue IMEI and Baseband are unknown and I get no network. Did I do it wrong?
How do I do clean install? Do I need special software to do a clean install? If so where do I get it ?
I read somewhere on this forum that I need to flash the original rom to it to get it to find its IMEI and modem settings then flash the rom I want! Is the true? If so where do I get the original rom from as I got the phone with Cyanogen Helly bean on it so I don't even know what the original rom was??
Will really appreciate any help thanks!!!
Reigncpt
Try this
Reigncpt said:
I followed the instructions on the slim bean site cleared cache partition and wiped dalvik cache and installed the latest version : Slim-I9000-4.2.1.stable.1.0-OFFICIAL .... but still the same issue IMEI and Baseband are unknown and I get no network. Did I do it wrong?
How do I do clean install? Do I need special software to do a clean install? If so where do I get it ?
I read somewhere on this forum that I need to flash the original rom to it to get it to find its IMEI and modem settings then flash the rom I want! Is the true? If so where do I get the original rom from as I got the phone with Cyanogen Helly bean on it so I don't even know what the original rom was??
Will really appreciate any help thanks!!!
Reigncpt
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Hi,
We can't be sure what the original ROM for your phone was, probably they we're referring to Eclair because that's the default. I have Galaxy S too so I wanted to help you. So here's what we will do, we might need to install an official stock ROM for it, we will not use froyo, instead this tutorial will let you install the latest GB for GT-i9000,GingerBread 3.6.
Here's the link (please hit thanks on the one who posted that if it will help you): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22555425
(You have to follow that tutorial up until this line only:
• When the phone reboots into the rom, wait for the setup wizard to appear and then just use the 3 key combo into the download mode again.
Close Odin and open it again> press PDA button and browse for CF-Root…file> Press START button and wait for the green pass notification in Odin.
**Lines after that, you don't need to do, since you will be flashing Slim rom. After that, your phone will reboot and you will be in the latest Gingerbread for Galaxy S, and a rooted one so you have a CWM)
After doing that, we will have to install Slim ROM. (a clean install, or fresh install, a clean install is this - wiping everything out, as in fresh install)
Here's what you need to do (straight from Slim Rom's website)
From another JB or ICS Rom to SlimBean
Download device_x.x.zip, slim_gapps.zip.
Enter CWM, wipe data, format system ( in mounts and storage)
Flash Device_x.x.zip***, then MUST flash slim_gapps.zip (other files optional)
*** - If the flash is too quick ( < 5 seconds or so), reflash device before flashing common or other zip files.
(So that's what you need to do, just download the latest rom and the gapps for galaxy s i9000,
put it in the root of your internal sd card
Go to Clockwork mod (Turn off, then press DOWN, POWER, HOME simultaneously)
wipe data, format system ( in mounts and storage)
Install zip from sd card and you will have the latest Slim rom and hopefully you get your IMEI back)
Please reply if you have more questions or clarifications needed, you can also message me, i will reply as soon as i can.
Slimbean IMEI unknown fix i9000
wilvic said:
Hi,
We can't be sure what the original ROM for your phone was, probably they we're referring to Eclair because that's the default. I have Galaxy S too so I wanted to help you. So here's what we will do, we might need to install an official stock ROM for it, we will not use froyo, instead this tutorial will let you install the latest GB for GT-i9000,GingerBread 3.6.
Here's the link (please hit thanks on the one who posted that if it will help you): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22555425
(You have to follow that tutorial up until this line only:
• When the phone reboots into the rom, wait for the setup wizard to appear and then just use the 3 key combo into the download mode again.
Close Odin and open it again> press PDA button and browse for CF-Root…file> Press START button and wait for the green pass notification in Odin.
**Lines after that, you don't need to do, since you will be flashing Slim rom. After that, your phone will reboot and you will be in the latest Gingerbread for Galaxy S, and a rooted one so you have a CWM)
After doing that, we will have to install Slim ROM. (a clean install, or fresh install, a clean install is this - wiping everything out, as in fresh install)
Here's what you need to do (straight from Slim Rom's website)
From another JB or ICS Rom to SlimBean
Download device_x.x.zip, slim_gapps.zip.
Enter CWM, wipe data, format system ( in mounts and storage)
Flash Device_x.x.zip***, then MUST flash slim_gapps.zip (other files optional)
*** - If the flash is too quick ( < 5 seconds or so), reflash device before flashing common or other zip files.
(So that's what you need to do, just download the latest rom and the gapps for galaxy s i9000,
put it in the root of your internal sd card
Go to Clockwork mod (Turn off, then press DOWN, POWER, HOME simultaneously)
wipe data, format system ( in mounts and storage)
Install zip from sd card and you will have the latest Slim rom and hopefully you get your IMEI back)
Please reply if you have more questions or clarifications needed, you can also message me, i will reply as soon as i can.
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Guys. I have used Slim bean firmware on 2 i9000 with no issues but my third had imei unknown. I tried all options. Basically it would be there from 2.2 to 2.3 but once rooted and CWM added, and I installed Slim I would loose imei. Tried imei backups- no good. Fix was easy. Install Hellybean instead. Just worked. I suspect there is an issue in slim unfortunately...
This is a known issue with i9000 losing its IMEI... It was always recommended to have an EFS backup if it arose...
i've tried copying efs from backup using shady file root free but i still can't get my network back on infuse 4g
Clean Install Of Slim Rom
Hi Guys
I'm new to this whole rom experience, and want to up date my Slim Bean 4.2.1 -> the new 4.2.2 the slim rom site says I need to do a "Full wipe" goes on to say : "Means full data wipe and manual format of system partition."
So can any one please help me with a step by step walk through as how to do this on a GT i9000 with Semaphore Kernel?
Thanks so much you Guys!!!!
Reigncpt!!
Reigncpt said:
Hi Guys
I'm new to this whole rom experience, and want to up date my Slim Bean 4.2.1 -> the new 4.2.2 the slim rom site says I need to do a "Full wipe" goes on to say : "Means full data wipe and manual format of system partition."
Reigncpt!!
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Full wipe means "wipe data/factory reset" in CWM recovery.
Guys, I'm making this thread for those people who are using Sprint's Note 4 (N910P) outside of US and are stuck with Sprint's ROM (or the ROMs that are based on it) and have certain issues in using the ROM.
For instance, I'm using the unlocked variant of N910P with a GSM carrier, so I was having problem in connecting to the Hot-Spot feature as all of my devices were stuck at "Obtaining IP Address" loop and eventually would never connect.
I did try various "hacks" present here on XDA for enabling Hot-Spot feature like using Galaxy Tools, using SQLite Editor, etc but wasn't able to overcome the problem.
Since, XDA is a great platform for sharing solutions to various problems, I decided to create a thread especially for those who don't want Sprint's bloatware but want to stick with "Stock ROM features" like S Pen.
Hence, here's the step-by-step guide for installing other carrier's ROM on N910P:
Before attempting all this,make sure to be on OK1 Bootloader & Baseband (Do not try this on Marshmallow Bootloaders) for N910P.
Step 1:
Install TWRP recovery version 3.0.1 (Yes, you read it right..it's 3.0.1 & not 3.0.2)
Once you have downloaded, flash it through ODIN (the TAR file) or through existing TWRP (using ISO image).
Step 2:
Make a backup of your current ROM so that you can revert to it in case of unsuccessful flash.
Step 3:
Go to Wipe (in TWRP)-----> Factory reset (do this 3 times.....yes, 3 times!)
Then, go to Advanced Wipe & wipe Dalvik/ART cache,Cache,Data,Internal Storage, System (Do not wipe external SD Card).
Hit the back button to come out of the "wipe window"
Step 4:
Click on "Install" and choose the files in following order:
a) Dr Ketan's ROM
b) Data Fix for the ROM
c) Kernel
d) SuperSU (I used beta 2.71)
Once the flashing process is finished, reboot the system and wait for the phone to boot.
It will take a long time (around 10-15 minutes) to boot.
Once you are on setup wizard screen, choose to apply "Dr Ketan's fix" and then you can proceed like you do in any other ROM.
Downloads:
TWRP: https://dl.twrp.me/trltecan/
(Choose TAR or ISO as per your choice and flash accordingly)
ROM:
http://www.drketanrom.com/n910g.html
(All credit goes to Dr Ketan for his hard work & awesome ROM)
(Its for G variant)
Data FIX:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B1I0vyV3onrjemR2YlY2V0s0ME0&usp=sharing
(Credit goes to @dr.ketan, & @Lanc-City for providing all the required info)
Kernel:
http://d-h.st/rb3d
(The credit for this Kernel goes to @Hani K.)
Super SU:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
(Credit goes to @Chainfire)
Note: I am in no way to be credited for all this as the links provided above are a result of hard work from the respective developers. I have just compiled all the links into one thread so that it can help anyone like me to switch to other ROM.
Also, neither I nor any of the above mentioned developers/members are responsible for any fault that may arise due to improper flash or other reasons..
Do all of it at your own risk!
Last but not the least, I would like to thank @ricohz for helping me out when I was stuck in some steps..
(In the screen-shot attached, the model number is 920T for obvious reasons...so don't ask why it's not 910P..)
Do note that the APNs have to be edited manually, else the data connectivity would not be there!
(This thread should benefit the non-Sprint users........)
Update:
There are some more ROMs that can be flashed successfully on N910P such as:
1. Maximum Overdrive
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/development/s7-portn910t-n910w8-t3375956
2. Nameless ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/rom-nameless-mm-lightfastdeodexed-t3363547
Kindly say Thanks to the developers on their respective threads for all their hard work.
Thanks for sharing im gonna give it a shot
But why did you say to be on ok1 if you have marshmallow version in the screen shot
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NICE
SPRINT USERS IF YOU FLASH THIS TEXT WON'T GO OUT
MMS ARE FINE TEXT COME IN BUT WON'T GO OUT
this works for him because he's using a gsm sim card
Google Drive link is broken
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Data fix and Kernel fix link broken...
Anybody get text going I'd be happy too pay bounty
Jedi Aaris said:
Thanks for sharing im gonna give it a shot
But why did you say to be on ok1 if you have marshmallow version in the screen shot
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OK1 bootloader has been suggested so as to avoid any incompatibility issues for the ROM!
Shiva758 said:
Data fix and Kernel fix link broken...
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Links have been updated!
ricohz said:
NICE
SPRINT USERS IF YOU GLASH THIS TEXT WONT GO OUT MMS ARE FINE TEXT COME IN BUT DON'T GO OUT
thus works for him because he's using a gsm sim card
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@ricohz: Yes,buddy...
For GSM carriers, this method works flawlessly..
Kudos to you for helping me out!
bddpolo said:
Anybody get text going I'd be happy too pay bounty
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Some one said bounty?
Lol jk
I got boot loops what I do now right now I am on ok1 !!!!what mistake i did? Is that ROM marshmallw? May be I downloaded that one ? Which kernel we have to use ? When I go to download section it shows me three kernel variants ?
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Do we have to download n910pb6 mm firmware ?
I just messed my 4 hours on this ROM but every time I qm getting bootloops...I am on lollipop ok1 firmware and bootloader .I tried everything bit nothing works ..or may be its not complete clear what I download ?
Shiva758 said:
I just messed my 4 hours on this ROM but every time I qm getting bootloops...I am on lollipop ok1 firmware and bootloader .I tried everything bit nothing works ..or may be its not complete clear what I download ?
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Tinkering and flashing custom ROMs on Android is not always a piece of cake...
Loads of patience is required and if the process is not carried out as stated/expected, time is bound to get wasted.
Anyway, here's what you need to do (Or at-least, expected to do..):
1. Take a backup of the current ROM.
2. Do Factory reset 3 times ( First time, do it again & do it yet again..making it three times)
3. Wipe everything(except External SD Card) again 3 times as above.
4. Flash the ROM.
5.Once ROM is flashed, do not reboot & flash the Data Fix.
6.Again, do not reboot and flash the Vitamin Kernel (originally meant for F variant).
7. Do not reboot yet again & flash the SuperSU (I FLASHED 2.71).
Now, reboot and wait for the setup screen to appear. It will take quite a long time to appear and the phgone will be stuck on Samsung logo for quite a while.
Now, if you have patience, wait for the process to finish, and if not, you know what to do..
Shiva758 said:
I got boot loops what I do now right now I am on ok1 !!!!what mistake i did? Is that ROM marshmallw? May be I downloaded that one ? Which kernel we have to use ? When I go to download section it shows me three kernel variants ?
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Do we have to download n910pb6 mm firmware ?
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The direct link for the ROM is:
http://d-h.st/m9bj
The direct link for the kernel is:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=54698
Hope, this much of help will make things clear for you.
Finally it worked . Actually i am doing ( kernel) mistake .Thanks for providing direct links and for your kind help.
robinhood1808 said:
Guys, I'm making this thread for those people who are using Sprint's Note 4 (N910P) outside of US and are stuck with Sprint's ROM (or the ROMs that are based on it) and have certain issues in using the ROM.
For instance, I'm using the unlocked variant of N910P with a GSM carrier, so I was having problem in connecting to the Hot-Spot feature as all of my devices were stuck at "Obtaining IP Address" loop and eventually would never connect.
I did try various "hacks" present here on XDA for enabling Hot-Spot feature like using Galaxy Tools, using SQLite Editor, etc but wasn't able to overcome the problem.
Since, XDA is a great platform for sharing solutions to various problems, I decided to create a thread especially for those who don't want Sprint's bloatware but want to stick with "Stock ROM features" like S Pen.
Hence, here's the step-by-step guide for installing other carrier's ROM on N910P:
Before attempting all this,make sure to be on OK1 Bootloader & Baseband for N910P.
Step 1:
Install TWRP recovery version 3.0.1 (Yes, you read it right..it's 3.0.1 & not 3.0.2)
The reason for choosing 3.0.1 is that the ROM successfully booted using this version instead of 3.0.2 (Don't ask me the reason for it..)
Once you have downloaded, flash it through ODIN (the TAR file) or through existing TWRP (using ISO image).
Step 2:
Make a backup of your current ROM so that you can revert to it in case of unsuccessful flash.
Step 3:
Go to Wipe (in TWRP)-----> Factory reset (do this 3 times.....yes, 3 times!)
Then, go to Advanced Wipe & wipe Dalvik/ART cache,Cache,Data,Internal Storage, System (Do not wipe external SD Card).
Hit the back button to come out of the "wipe window"
Step 4:
Click on "Install" and choose the files in following order:
a) Dr Ketan's ROM
b) Data Fix for the ROM
c) Kernel
d) SuperSU (I used beta 2.71)
Once the flashing process is finished, reboot the system and wait for the phone to boot.
It will take a long time (around 10-15 minutes) to boot.
Once you are on setup wizard screen, choose to apply "Dr Ketan's fix" and then you can proceed like you do in any other ROM.
Downloads:
TWRP: https://dl.twrp.me/trltecan/
(Choose TAR or ISO as per your choice and flash accordingly)
ROM:
http://www.drketanrom.com/n910g.html
(All credit goes to Dr Ketan for his hard work & awesome ROM)
(Its for G variant)
Data FIX:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...guidehow-to-flash-dr-ketan-rom-6-0-1-t3364025
(Credit goes to @dr.ketan, & @Lanc-City for providing all the required info)
Kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/kernel-h-vitamin-t3364213
(The credit for this Kernel goes to @Hani K.)
Super SU:
It can be found here on XDA
(Credit goes to @Chainfire)
Note: I am in no way to be credited for all this as the links provided above are a result of hard work from the respective developers. I have just compiled all the links into one thread so that it can help anyone like me to switch to other ROM.
Also, neither I nor any of the above mentioned developers/members are responsible for any fault that may arise due to improper flash or other reasons..
Do all of it at your own risk!
Last but not the least, I would like to thank @ricohz for helping me out when I was stuck in some steps..
(In the screen-shot attached, the model number is 920T for obvious reasons...so don't ask why it's not 910P..)
Do note that the APNs have to be edited manually, else the data connectivity would not be there!
(This thread should benefit the non-Sprint users........)
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what about flashing a stock N910F rom is it possible ?
if it is could you PLEASE, provide a flashable zip for N910F rom
Shiva758 said:
Finally it worked . Actually i am doing ( kernel) mistake .Thanks for providing direct links and for your kind help.
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Glad to know that you finally made it to boot.
Hossam. AbdELHakim said:
what about flashing a stock N910F rom is it possible ?
if it is could you PLEASE, provide a flashable zip for N910F rom
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I don't think that you can directly flash the stock ROM of "F variant" directly. Doing so might result in a bricked device.
My advise to you will be to carry out the procedure as stated in this thread.
The ROM provided in this thread is 99% stock so you will not face any compatibility issues.
got echoe data fix MO here I come fallow by Dr ketans data fix should apply to all roms with minor tweaks
ricohz said:
NICE
SPRINT USERS IF YOU FLASH THIS TEXT WON'T GO OUT
MMS ARE FINE TEXT COME IN BUT WON'T GO OUT
this works for him because he's using a gsm sim card
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Will third party apps work for text?
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