hi
i have been reading that most people have updated there phone to ics, how can i check my phone has this and is all upto date.
i have also read that this update can brick my phone is this correct and as a result is it worth installing it in the first place
thank you
Setting - about phone - check for updates
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I noticed that there is an SE update that was made available mid to late February. as far as I can tell (but running the update software utility from SE) I do no have the update on my phone purchased in late February. Questions are:
1. How can I be sure if I have the update or not (version numbers somewhere, etc)?
2. What is the benefit of the update?
3. If I update, is it a "flash" requiring me to reinstall everything and redo all my settings?
Thanks for helping a noob,
Ian
1. How can I be sure if I have the update or not (version numbers somewhere, etc)?
check version number, the new version number is A2***
2. What is the benefit of the update?
It's faster, a google today plugin is available and some other little new things
3. If I update, is it a "flash" requiring me to reinstall everything and redo all my settings?
yes
Well, i tried to update it using the SE utility, but it keeps hanging on "detection in progress" for 20 minutes +. I've done it two times with the same result. I'm using vista, if that makes a difference. I'll try to find some instructions on how to do it mannually, using a card or something.
any suggestions?
well,
I've not had any luck finding out how to manually update to newer firmware release from SE.
anyone care to share the secrets?
Please read the stickied threads.
After spending quite a bit of time reading through the stickies, i read through pages and pages of these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=291723&page=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=407148&page=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=437785&page=1
I didn't find a clear answer, but I followed a hunch and disabled "connects via usb" for my device in the Windows mobile device center" and then the update was able to process correctly.
Just figured I'd put it here in case someone else is on a similar hunt, maybe i could save them the time.
I tried different machines before I sorted the connectivity problem to establish connection to my device until finally my PC can recognise my device.
Now comes the next headache, after getting the connection established I clicked on firmware upgrade - it came up and displays some updates are available -
it shows my current version as:
(PDA)JE9/(Phone)JE9
available update as:
(PDA)JF4/(Phone)JF4
When clicked on 'proceed' - it brings up some warning for me to make sure they are fixed before I proceed further like power cables connected and some warning of not removing or doing anything during upgrade, after I check 'agree' it starts the download by letting me know that the binary files for the new firmware is being downloaded and after the dowload there seems to be a wait creating impatience for us as to what next...after a few seconds I can see the message above the progress bar saying that the upgrade process has begun..
I can see the screen on my SGS display come with the android logo on some work (like road construction work) and the message telling upgrade in progress do not disconnect...it stays in that state for around a minute...no progress in the progress bar....Now suddenly the PC says 'failed to convert to upgrade mode, try later' and even after stopping my phone continues to show the frozen screen with 'upgrade in progress' (getting us confused and scared and dont know if I can unplug - will this brick my device all sorts of question) until I shut down my SGS and reboot to see it is normal as before but whenever I connect for the firmware upgrade all that I know is I am pending new upgrade.
I am stuck and can't proceed further - I tried it many times with many machines no luck. Please anybody suggest a way out.
Some info on my device: Bought in UK, sim free phone from Singapore Singtel as I see the operator's animation in the startup screen.
Other details on firmware:
PDA:I9000DXJE9
Phone:I9000DXJE9
CSC:I9000OLBJE9
In the settings 'About Phone' carries details:
Version: DXJE9
Kernel: [email protected]# (does this mean the device is rooted already?)
I have another question since I saw somebody mention in another thread that whether he/she should do a european firmware upgrade or asian firmware upgrade - I still confused by this question as well, which upgrade will be pushed to you if you are using Kies as it is just one same application made available for download globally.
somebody please help me with the upgrade issue.
isn't there any dev who can help me on this, it looks like i am the only one experiencing this!!!
I don't think many people are getting the upgrade options via kies at the moment.
I'm not seeing it on UK JF3
so hope, there isn't an issue with my device. I am weary because this was purchased from an online site but purchased the device after checking it personally.
One more question, will an unlocked phone get locked after any new firmware updates?
Are sim free and unlocked phones follow different philosophy ie., after unlocking a phone does that become a sim free phone forever.
Second question, how does the OTA update work - if you are not tied to a service provider - does samsung send these directly to all sim free phones automatically, looking and searching for IMEI numbers? and will a rooted phone be allowed to upate to froyo or any official update (for example) via the official Kies?
thanks
There isn't any offical firmware updates, via Kies, and or any other method.
JaGuR said:
There isn't any offical firmware updates, via Kies, and or any other method.
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Pls dont give wrong information. If you are suggesting something make it elaborate and clear.
I have clearly mentioned that I can see my current version as: (PDA)JE9/(Phone) JE9
Update available version:
(PDA) JF4/(Phone) JF4
thats what is displayed via Kies. I am also aware from this forum that some people can see the update whilst others dont see any.
Having said that, I was asking a techy questions as to whether a OTA upgrade or a upgrade via Kies from Samsung still happen if the phone is rooted and also if the phone is sim free and not attached to any service providers will the OTA upgrade will happen if so, is it based on IMEI number that will automatically be tracked OTA.
S
I was wondering if anyone found a solution to this problem? I am having the same problem.
I'm looking at this also.
after following this: (oh great, can't post links)
I had a problem updating to the official Foyo via Kies.
Finally got my PC to recognise the phone then started the update.
Phone screen went all green part way through and nothing was happening for about 20 mins so unplugged.
Phone would switch on but came up with a little picture on the screen and thats it.
so got it updated to JPM by booting into download mode and using odin. Took 5 mins once I downloaded all the files.
Just received a notification from ASUS that a new update is available.
I currently do not know what the changelog is and as I installed the previous update without rooting, have decided to update, will let you know any differences/improvements noticed.
Further to the above, just went back to my transformer to check the progress and not sure if anything has changed. When I went back to see if the update had completed, there were no notifications to say anything has completed.
I have tried to run an update check again and it says there are no available updates, however I have noticed that the Build number reads :
HR166.WW_epad-8.2.3.9-20110423
Can someone let me know what their build number reads and if its the same, the above number suggests to me that it has changed because fo teh date at the end.
there is already a changelog thread, it's right below yours, please post there instead.
Thank you.
Sorry did not realise, Mod, please delete.
I have 3 Samsung Focus in my family. I got two to update from stock to nodo. On the third, I've updated to pre-nodo (7008) but I can't get the nodo update to take after multiple tries.
I thought that I had it the first time, but one of my kids disconnected their phone without checking to see if it was finished updating. So I do not know where it was in the update process. The phone works and it says 7008 version (pre-nodo).
When we connect to Zune and try updating, it says that the phone is up to date.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I tried the requisite searching but can't come up with a similar issue.
check this out:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...e/734b0f47-516b-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5?page=2
http://wmpoweruser.com/samsung-focus-rev-1-4-last-in-line-for-nodo-update
you probably have REV 1.4 on the back of your phone, behind battery...
I'll check on my daughter's phone. We bought all three of them at the same time. Odd that one might be different. I'll let folks know.
It was surprising that it took the pre-nodo and then when we went back in to update again, it found the 2nd update. It just didn't take and now it thinks that it is fully updated.
I'll post back the version of her phone.
Hey all,
I am very much willing to wipe my phone to do a downgrade.
I have the OP8 Pro, unrooted (never rooted/never unlocked bootloader).
The scenario I see is - I downgrade my phone to 10.15.13 (I have the INAA modell). I'm sure at some point the phone will check for an OTA.
My question - Is it all possible for the phone to upgrade itself if it restarts?
Meaning, is there a time limit that the update is sitting in the queue waiting for the user to press reboot to install? Or can I just somehow figure out a way to silence the system notification of an update pending?
Not sure if that makes sense but my hope is to just go back to 10 and enjoy certain things that just worked out better for me unrooted vs 11 unrooted until some things are ironed out.
Thanks for your time.
No you would need to initialise the upgrade, unless you have automatic updates on.
You would have seen the initial installation begin.
Least that's my experience of it. The update is stored on the phone so you may also be able to delete it.
Turn off automatically download updates.
I downgraded using the special firmware I found (couldn't find official to do it ) and then installed the official EU/UK firmware straight after with no problem
dladz said:
No you would need to initialise the upgrade, unless you have automatic updates on.
You would have seen the initial installation begin.
Least that's my experience of it. The update is stored on the phone so you may also be able to delete it.
Turn off automatically download updates.
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Thanks for that, much appreciated
Shipoftheline said:
I downgraded using the special firmware I found (couldn't find official to do it ) and then installed the official EU/UK firmware straight after with no problem
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Nice - noted. I think I can start my search as well. Looking to do this tonight.