I finally update to JH7 - what a pain in the A$$!
I removed lag fix and flashed back to JH6 then tried the update - failed at 50%; set the date forward and it failed again. Did a master reset on the phone - wipes all data - this lets you redownload the update without waiting 24 hours - failed at 50% again, tried one more time, same result.
So i turned to Kies. Kies would not detect my phone until I turned on mass storage, then back to Kies. But then Kies wanted to update itself and nothing. So back to an old version of Kies and I got some error in the middle of the telling me there was an update.
Finally I found this thread:
http://androidforums.com/samsung-captivate/185812-jh7-firmware-upgrade-successful-through-kies.html
He says that 1.5.3 version of keys works and the update from kies to get to this version is broken (yes I had this experience) - but the download link to Kies in Korea is slow.
So i found this link to Kies on the AT&T forums:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=17489KPQ
I did not registry cleaning, but i did remove old Kies, delete directory, reboot and install this new Kies. My phone was detected and the update was pushed down to the phone via Download mode.
Kernel is the same, so I will probably put voodoo lagfix back soon.
Exchange works fine for me, so not sure what others see as an issue.
Don't update QuickOffice! The one in JH7 is newer and better.
I can personally verify that this worked. Flashed Odin3 one click to get back to JF6 stock, then followed the directions. Works perfectly and I now have the official JH7 update on my phone
It Works!
This method worked for me as well!
I had originally rooted/sideloaded/removed AT&T bloat on my original stock firmware. OTA update wouldn't work. Restored original stock firmware with Odin and master reset, but update would always fail at 50%.
Using KIES to update worked, and it is the actual AT&T firmware update since it installs QuickOffice (I don't believe the JH7 on samfirmware.com adds QuickOffice).
GPS also works after the update with the "wireless network" option enabled, but the test mode appears to be locked with this update.
OTA update didnt work for me but Kies did. thanks to the OP.
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I have a Galaxy S 4G Rooted and Unlocked. I tried to install a special lock screen tweak, and all of the sudden upon booting, the Android System imemdiately force closes. The screen stays totally black after the T-Mobile splash screen and Galaxy S logo come up.
I've erased all my data, but what i really need to do is flash the phone (i think...)
What should i do?
Thanks.
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I have a Galaxy S 4G Rooted and Unlocked. I tried to install a special lock screen tweak, and all of the sudden upon booting, the Android System imemdiately force closes. The screen stays totally black after the T-Mobile splash screen and Galaxy S logo come up.
I've erased all my data, but what i really need to do is flash the phone (i think...)
What should i do?
Thanks.
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If your phone appears to be bricked what you may have to do is flash your phone with one of the three or four Stock Roms that can be found on the DEV site. Check here to see how to use ODEN. For flashing Roms ODEN is the process that is being used on the SGS4G until CWM is working. There may be another way to fix your issue, but if you can get into download mode ODEN should work to get you back to working order. Just make sure you don’t check Partition when using ODEN.
danstheman7 said:
What should i do?
Thanks.
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You are in luck!!! Check Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061093
Samsung just released an update using Kies Mini. It's just bug fixes, but it addresses your blank screen. Kies Mini Updates your system Over The Air (OTA). read up on it before you do it. It can be done with the data connection from your phone, but you may want to have a WiFi backup to download the ROM. You don't want it to get interupted during the download process.
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You are in luck!!! Check Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061093
Samsung just released an update using Kies Mini. It's just bug fixes, but it addresses your blank screen. Kies Mini Updates your system Over The Air (OTA). read up on it before you do it. It can be done with the data connection from your phone, but you may want to have a WiFi backup to download the ROM. You don't want it to get interupted during the download process.
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I ended up using ODEN like you said, and installed 2.2.1 FROYO KC1.
Phone works fine now, thank you
Oh, and I tried clicking "Software Update" and it says "No Firmware"....
Maybe because i'm unlocked on AT&T?
danstheman7 said:
I ended up using ODEN like you said, and installed 2.2.1 FROYO KC1.
Phone works fine now, thank you
Oh, and I tried clicking "Software Update" and it says "No Firmware"....
Maybe because i'm unlocked on AT&T?
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I don't think Kies recognizes the KC1 firmware since it was never an official release. Hopefully someone will get a firmware dump so that Whitehawk can give us a Deodexed version soon.
danstheman7 said:
I ended up using ODEN like you said, and installed 2.2.1 FROYO KC1.
Phone works fine now, thank you
Oh, and I tried clicking "Software Update" and it says "No Firmware"....
Maybe because i'm unlocked on AT&T?
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Good to hear you got your phone back up and working. Whether you use KC1 or the new KD1 that was just released won’t make all that much difference. When you clicked on Update Software it is looking for the Over The Air Update firmware. That update is selectively distributed to phones from TMO as the bandwidth allows. Your phone hasn’t received the OTA update yet. That is why you got the No Firmware message. The other way you can download the KD1 firmware is by using Keis Mini software from Samsung. I did that update last night and now have the KD1 Firmware. If you are on AT&T you would have to get the OTA update from them if you are on that network. That is if they decide to send it out.
Ah, great.
Well either way I removed the bloatware apps on my phone with TitaniumBackup, so no OTA for me anyway, correct?
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Ah, great.
Well either way I removed the bloatware apps on my phone with TitaniumBackup, so no OTA for me anyway, correct?
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Tmo is in the process of scheduling OTA updates. If you are on ATT, the update will have to come from them if they are sending them out. You can also use the Kies Mini application to get the KD1 update from Samsung Here Check the OP. There is also a Deodexed version On the Dev page. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063696. Note: The Deodexed version needs to be flashed using ODEN or Heimdall.
Yeah just follow the steps in this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001759
to flash the deodexed rom in the post above me.
I just today checked via software update and my P6210 model had a firmware update so I installed it. I have yet to see any changes though.
I unrealisticly was hoping it was ICS, but hopefully it is at least a peroration for ICS.
yes, there is an update, something around 19 mb, device failed to update (tried twice)
any possible reason (may be root)?
it also failed when I tried it at first. Then I followed the instructions and connected it to my computer to have Kies manage the firmware update. Its currently updating and seems to be going fine. I'll report back if it fails.
EDIT: worked like a charm. wonder why it can't do it without kies.
Firmware update took away root, replaced my kernel. garys root still works though, so whatevs.
Ics should be coming soon this year.
I own a Galaxy Note 10.1 WiFi N8010, was bought in Germany quite some time ago (so CSC is German),
It came with 4.0.3, which was later updated to 4.0.4 and then to 4.1.1. Currently it is running Jellybean 4.1.1.
I had found the Exynos exploit and used it to root my device. The 4.1.2 update came out so I unrooted my device.
The "Device Status" shows "OFFICIAL".
The device received an OTA package, started installing it, started the count to 100%, and at 28-29 percent, the update stopped, the device rebooted, reported a failure and sent me to KIES.
I have some problems with KIES so I am looking for other solutions.
I thought maybe I'd use Mobile Odin to flash the stock firmware but I found it needed a flashkernel which I do not know how nor want to install right now. I was thinking about using ODIN to flash the firmware, but the size of the firmware scared me. I am used to flash 300MB SBF files on my Motorola Defy but this 1GB firmware is insane! I am afraid my computer will suddenly shut down and I will get a hard brick. Anyway, assuming I got over this fear, I have a couple of questions:
1. Does flashing with ODIN delete the user data?
2. Assuming I want to delete my data (like factory reset) - what options should I choose in ODIN when I flash?
3. Are there any options not including ODIN, KIES or the computer in general?
Guys,
Incredible thing has happened, my GT 7.7 told me today: you have new firmware available to download !! First time in its freakin' life it told me that OTA update is available. What's more - it's JB - when almost everybody lost their hope to see it on 7.7.
My happiness didn't last long. OTA upgrade downloaded and after reboot - showed Android system update icon ... for 10 sec. Then it rebooted again. When system boot up - i found no change to 7.7 FW. When i tried to force another attempt to update - i got error message telling me "Update has failed... bla bla bla. Try using Kies".
OK - let it be. I started Kies. Installed update it prompted me and ... found message "Your device’s current firmware version is not supported via Kies". Great !!
My 7.7 is rooted (4.0.4), de-bloated (a lot of junk is gone (including stuff like Samsung Account and other Samsung bloatware).
Now question: If I flash new FW via Odin - will this flash clear my whole 7.7 or my existing apps and data will remain intact?
I think data/aps should "survive" Odin flashing (I don't remember what i did when i upgraded to ICS but i think I flashed with Odin and everything survived).
Another thing - do you think ti's better to wait for Kies upgrade that will support my 7.7 FW upgrade or heat up Odin and forceburn JB into it.
Thanks for advice (in advance).
kies wont upgrade root device with custom recovery... so i say go odin way...
I was able to install the first of the two updates earlier for the 5.1.1 update on my Verizon Galaxy Note Pro 12.2. The second downloads, prompts for install, reboots and begins installing but errors out and reboots back into the OS home screen. The Verizon software update manager shows Failed software update error code 402. I have factory reset my tablet a couple of times and still same issue. I do not have my tablet rooted and no apps disabled.
I downloaded the latest available Samsung firmware md5 file, version VZW-P905VVRUANK1-20141205133604 and tried flashing using Odin 3.07 while in download mode. It starts and after a few seconds, Odin fails and on the tablet screen, I get the error, SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 2 > Binary 1. I have re-downloaded the firmware along with older versions and still same issue.
I was reading somewhere that my tablet could be "soft bricked" and that is why it will not install the second part of the OTA. As for the Odin/download mode error, I had read that the firmware version I am trying to flash in Odin has an older version of bootloader than my current and Samsung does not let you downgrade the bootloader. I may be wrong on both accounts, which is why I am seeing if anyone else has had this same issue or have any advice on what I can try.
Thanks in advance!
Same here. I unforze all the apps unintstalled SU and factory reset still no dice. VZW repair assistant wont work or smart switch. RA says device firmware not supported and smart switch says im up to date. The first part of the update installed no problem.
dansto82 said:
Same here. I unforze all the apps unintstalled SU and factory reset still no dice. VZW repair assistant wont work or smart switch. RA says device firmware not supported and smart switch says im up to date. The first part of the update installed no problem.
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I had the exact same issues. Here's what I did with my 4.4.2 Rooted NP. I wiped it completely from within the device, then connected it and to the VZW software and let it do a "Repair". After that, my tablet also said that it was up to date, still on 4.4.2. I let it sit overnight and tried downloading the software update the next morning from the tablet, and it took both of them. My NP is rocking 5.1.1. now, much faster. No root but that's alright for now. By running the repair assistant from VZW, it also got rid of the Unlocked Symbol, which may have prevented the upgrade in the first place.
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I had the exact same issues. Here's what I did with my 4.4.2 Rooted NP. I wiped it completely from within the device, then connected it and to the VZW software and let it do a "Repair". After that, my tablet also said that it was up to date, still on 4.4.2. I let it sit overnight and tried downloading the software update the next morning from the tablet, and it took both of them. My NP is rocking 5.1.1. now, much faster. No root but that's alright for now. By running the repair assistant from VZW, it also got rid of the Unlocked Symbol, which may have prevented the upgrade in the first place.
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I was able to get mine to update using ODIN and the firmware file from sammoble. Factory reset on the tablet, factory reset in recovery and finally ODIN worked.
I was having the same problems as the OP listed. Once I decided to live without root and I would be okay with wiping the tablet, I performed exactly what dansto82 said he did and I'm now on 5.1.1.
Now hoping someone comes up with a way to root.
Hey, I have the p905v and it is running 4.4.4, I rooted it with towelroot and it was completely fine. I then tried putting twrp recovery on it the wrong way through flashify and now I don't have a recovery mode and can't update it to 5.1.1. Other than that the tablet runs perfectly fine. Is there a way I can fix it?
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