Hello all and right away I'd like to start with this. Please don't think of me like I don't want to do no work at all as you'll understand later on I did a lot of research but I am simply too confused and stuck to continue with confidence that I know 100% all nuances and details so I can do whatever I want successfully so if possible don't flame my questions too if possible
A Week ago I got a T-Mobile t959 Vibrant as a gift from someone and because I know pretty much everything about iphone and Android system is same if not more "hackable" I decided to do the tricks myself, I didn't know how much available, and I really love to keep this short and don't bored you with my lack of Android knowledge. Let me begin with complete spec so I possibly can get correct solution to my problem.
Unit: Samsung Galaxy S
Carrier: T-Mobile
Model: SGH-T959
Firmware: 2.1-update1
Baseband: T959UVJI6
Kernel: 2.6.29
Build number: ECLAIR.UVJI6
Manuf. Date: 10.10.2010
I think this should be enough info about my unit but if you need something else plz let me know.
Here are things I am trying to do and already did.
1. Root.
I Successfully Rooted my phone by using a tutorials I found on internet. I have Superuser icon in my apps list.
2. Unlock
I could not unlock my phone. Only tool I found that I can actually understand and complete instructions is SGS Unlock tool. It could not help me on both root and un-root ways. So I'll need help with this.
3. Update to latest version.
from what I understand there are custom builds available like Darkys 9.2 and it's collection of a lot of things that pretty much all in one deal. I almost tried to install it myself but I could not find home button on my Vibrant to go to download mode so I gave up.
4. Rest of cool stuff.
I really don't know guys but I am sure there is soo much for android I don't know. Just like when people come to me with iphone I offer so much I bet it's same with this. General tips I guess.
Well that's it guys. If possible please just tell me in few short words on how to do this things if possible may be some YouTube video or something cause I am soo confused with everything and that "Hold Home button" in instructions was last drop when I said "I don't even have home button on my phone, what am I doing"
Please help, Thank you.
P.S.
1. Can I use ebay to order unlock code ?
2. Will phone remain unlock after I upgrade to 2.2 ?
3. Can I upgrade to 2.2 with Kies mini then root / unlock it ?
So many questions and thousands of answers .....
UPDATE !
I just purchased SGS Unlock pro and it looks like it worked ! I don't have sim to test with but I think I did it. From what I understand it's same people who run this site, Thank you !
I guess noone knows. It's all good. At list can you tell me if this will do this trick ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
Thanks
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Hey y'all.... just got the E FUN Next2 (Android 1.5 eReader) that doesn't even have the real Android Market on there. I'd like to just simply wipe it and put a vanilla install of Android 2.1 or 2.2 whichever is fine with me. However, I can't find anyone out there who's even tried to root this bloody thing. Y'all have any helpful hints or could even point me in the right direction? Here is are the specs for the eReader http://www.nextbookusa.com/productdetail.asp?product_id=1
HELP ME, OBEWON! HELP ME!
Hey, i also just got one, I have been basically searching for the same thing you have with no luck.
I have asked at nextbookusa if they planned on having any sort of update for a newer version of droid and they said not anytime soon.
So i would like to find a way to install droid like you or im thinking of returning it for a dif one.
I second that request!
Got an E FUN Next2 as a gift and I can't leave well enough alone.
Android 1.5 just isn't cutting it! HELP!
Lets go people, thought you all would right on top of this...
I have a programming background and I'd be willing to help if I knew where to start at least.
No headway. Need help!
Ok, since this if my first Android device (received as a gift), I'm not going to give up on it! I've been reading, here on XDA and other forums, and found a ton of other information, but nothing seems to pretain to the Next2.
Found a bit of hope on a thread following the Next3 on androidtablets.net (I'm still a low level forum user, so not outside links yet.) Unfortunately, I tried running the generic root tool Universal Androot with no success (still no root access).
I'm also having trouble due to the fact that the pad has no PHYSICAL home, back, settings, etc buttons. It seems to negate a lot of the basic rooting applications out there.
I realize this tablet isn't the most amazing and spectacular device available, but it has some potential, and I'd like to see what it can do.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The more and more I mess with this Next2 the more I figured I got what I paid for. The is a great unit for reading books and minor bs apps..Most of the apps will install but won't work...And most of the apps that are available are bs and have no use...lol This site is usually hot on new gadgets and help the common folk out...Please figure out how to turn this KIA into a Hyundai...lol
So you can root this with Universal Androot 1.6.2 Beta 5. This gives you perm or temp root access. I haven't seen a rom for the device though. I really want to get rid off the the extra os junk.
has anybody had anyluck with the next2?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988740&page=110
Hello guys,
First of all, this is a very nice forum, and got info about everything, but it doesnt have my device in it ;(
secondly, i am a newbie :angel: hehe.
i am glad i found this place,, and i hope a noob is welcomed and assisted to be a pro one day
okay, here is what happened. I have a Samsung GT B5512 (touch and type, dual sim, dual camera and a crappy config phone)
well, I have rooted it. and done hell lot of things with it. but dint spoil up anything but still somehow managed to remove android recovery and put ODIN downloader over there.
but, few days ago i noticed, my secondary camera is fault, so i am going to give it to replace.
as we all know, my warranty is "dead and gone away" but still, i wish there was any way to make phone "stock device".
so can anyone help me in that?
and secondly, after i get my camera replaced, stock is gonna go out of the windows.. so as cyanogenmod is not available for my device, can anyone suggest me any other mods?
(dont care for the graphics, i am the PERFORMANCE GUY)
So any suggestion or solutions?
I don't know anything about your device so I can't help with the specifics, but some things I recommend are:
1. Backup all of your data with Titanium backup and store one on your PC before sending your phone in
2. Search for more info about your device both here and on other Android forums, there's bound to be a tutorial for returning to stock (seeing as there was one for rooting it)
3. Check for unofficial versions of Cyanogenmod, there are usually plenty
4. Consider MIUI, it's fast and has a fair amount of eye candy, although for me personally it's far too iOS-esque
Thanks
Nigeldg said:
I don't know anything about your device so I can't help with the specifics, but some things I recommend are:
1. Backup all of your data with Titanium backup and store one on your PC before sending your phone in
2. Search for more info about your device both here and on other Android forums, there's bound to be a tutorial for returning to stock (seeing as there was one for rooting it)
3. Check for unofficial versions of Cyanogenmod, there are usually plenty
4. Consider MIUI, it's fast and has a fair amount of eye candy, although for me personally it's far too iOS-esque
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Thanks man
but MIUI doesnt have for this device..
samsung_galaxy_y_pro_duos_b5512-4371 (dot) php
add this to gsmarena website... (spam filter blocking it)
this is my phone, can you please help me finding any mod?
hello,
i bought a samsung focus 2 from ebay not knowing it was originally a store demo model. it was on the 7.5 OS but was able to force the 7.8 official release onto it (just kept doing the update till it went through). but it didn't fix the issue with it loading the demo software once it would boot back up. i have followed all the ideas posted on here about doing soft/hard resets but know the info is stored on a portion of the phone that updates won't overwrite.
i have done my searches on here and they were never answered by the person who started the thread and were quite old as well. is there a generic ROM i can load that will block the demo or does anyone know how i can hack the phone (bootloader, registry) to stop or delete this nonsense.
i cannot get my money back for this phone as the person deleted their ebay/paypal account. i have been on the phone with both and it's just not going to happen. so my only option is to hack the phone.... i don't want to sell it to someone else knowing it has this problem as i know it will come back on me and i just don't have it in me to rip someone off like i was basically just done.
i'm extremely noob when it comes to hacking a phone or registry so would need it in simple instructions.
it seems like a nice phone and would be a great backup so i don't want to brick it or break it. i would like to eventually use it so anyones help would be greatly appreciated.
this is the white samsung focus 2 SGH-I667
now that i look, i'm not 100% sure it actually updated to 7.8. it says it on the about screen, but it feels like it's still on 7.5... how can i be sure it's updated or not.
thanks !
Go to windowsphonehacker.com and try the tutorial for installing custom ROM in Samsung phones.
(I can't post the link because I'm a new member)
7.8 has resizable tiles like wp8, check your start screen
I have the same problem. I bought the demo phone for my wife ): Did you solved ? Thank you.
faaktoo said:
I have the same problem. I bought the demo phone for my wife ): Did you solved ? Thank you.
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if you can find a custom rom for this device then that will do the trick but having looked at the focus 2 forum, it seems to be a device that has received no attention at all!
There are no unlocks, no roms, no nothing!
Mabie the other WP hacking sites might have one but on here there's nothing for that phone, strange!
I'm fooled by the eBay seller. I do not want to cheat someone else.
I can't believe that no one wants to solve the problem with the second generation of Samsun Focus phones!
I'm willing to pay. Just to have functional phone
faaktoo said:
I'm fooled by the eBay seller. I do not want to cheat someone else.
I can't believe that no one wants to solve the problem with the second generation of Samsun Focus phones!
I'm willing to pay. Just to have functional phone
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Hi There I was just reading your post. I think you have a Focus 2? Well I have a Samsung Focus S, and it is also on demo mode, just finished debranding it and interloping it also. I also just finished disabling the demo mode. Don't know if it can also work on the Focus 2, it is just a registry edit. maybe it can work for you. If you still need help email me at [email protected]
I have in the last month been looking everywhere for methods of rooting this blasted thing.
Yet again samsung is stopping me accessing regular features, things like accessibility permissions...it's ridiculous.
I am sick of the crap in this new android and I can't find a safe method or odin build anywhere.
At this point I really don't care if I trip knox, though maybe that is ignorance and frustration speaking.
What are the risks?
If anyone has a way of rooting this build number please let me know.
My carrier is UK's O2 network if that makes a difference
Let me know any other info you need.
I have rooted many samsungs before so know the general jist.
But this model seems super hard to deal with so please take me through any safe - ish procedire as a newb.
Pleases and many thanks.
8thsiner said:
I have in the last month been looking everywhere for methods of rooting this blasted thing.
Yet again samsung is stopping me accessing regular features, things like accessibility permissions...it's ridiculous.
I am sick of the crap in this new android and I can't find a safe method or odin build anywhere.
At this point I really don't care if I trip knox, though maybe that is ignorance and frustration speaking.
What are the risks?
If anyone has a way of rooting this build number please let me know.
My carrier is UK's O2 network if that makes a difference
Let me know any other info you need.
I have rooted many samsungs before so know the general jist.
But this model seems super hard to deal with so please take me through any safe - ish procedire as a newb.
Pleases and many thanks.
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I have the exact build number as you, and I rooted pretty simple.
I just used odin v3.10.6 http://odindownload.com/download/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip (Direct Download)
Then flashed Unikernel onto my phone using Odin (Opening with 'AP' of course) https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347808101
(and obviously don't forget to put your phone in download mode!)
Used this method a million times before and never had any problems, should work fine
Hello,
I have been looking one source of solid information in this phone but seems to have too many conflicting opinions.
I have not rooted a phone before, but I'm comfortable following directions and taking things step by step. I have built many PCs, repaired laptops, installed OSs, even some analog cable and satellite "testing" in the past.
I have Nougat on my tablet and it looks pretty cool so far. I was wondering if I can root/mod and load Nougat on my phone. It seems that many places say YES, the Galaxy S5 can get Nougat. Only to find a note somewhere in the instructions that the SM-G900A is not supported, just about every other one is.
So......
Can I root this phone?
Can I put Nougat on it?
Is there really any benefit to doing either or would I just be wasting my time.
Can I go back to the stock AT&T software if I have issues?
If I do that will it go back to the ORIGINAL OS that was on it or back to the current version of Marshmallow that I have on it now?
Thanks, any suggestions are welcome.
Matt.