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[Q] Anyone got the stock 2.51 SBF for SEA Defy?
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There is no other 2.51 other than UK and Central Europe.
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Really? Thanks for the info! Btw i have a ques. Im on 2.1 now. So do i just flash the uk 3.4.2 sbf to get 2.2 android on my phone? Thanks!
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You can flash a 3.4.2 sbf but then you loose the option to go back to stock rom. If you don't want that then you better get root accesss and flash a 2.2 nand backup from this site with clockworkmod recovery. Just search for all the necessary information.
Thanks agentsmith for the clear instructions. Im already rooted and ive installed clockworkmod recovery. Will flash 2.2 when im free, btw, whats the fastest 2.2 rom? Isit the uk 3.4.2?
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just be careful with UK or US roms....they weaked the gsm network (delhi) for my defy.......thus i m back on stock rom....
however,,,u can try chinese froyo roms....the only issue with them is poor battery back up...
priyansh17 said:
just be careful with UK or US roms....they weaked the gsm network (delhi) for my defy.......thus i m back on stock rom....
however,,,u can try chinese froyo roms....the only issue with them is poor battery back up...
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We have 2G/3G fixes for that issue. My Asian Defy now works great with a custom rom thanks to the Chinese fix.
These are the radio specs of the Chinese built Defy:
WCDMA: 850/2100 HSDPA 7.2 Mbps;
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 GPRS;
Edge Class 12
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ohhhk....will try dat.....
however....have found this taiwan sbf in some post.....its almost similar to SEA sbf....
https://doc-0g-ao-docs.googleuserco...708662&hash=fj4nbv7pqltaudgk65edsieft0vbfhab
give it a try......
thanks
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We have 2G/3G fixes for that issue. My Asian Defy now works great with a custom rom thanks to the Chinese fix.
These are the radio specs of the Chinese built Defy:
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i cant belive this....for 20 days i m banging my head trying all roms to end in pooor network....and missed this little piece of elixir,,,
many thanks for being my guiding star.....
Haha, you are very welcome.
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Haha, you are very welcome.
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bro...although it brought my network back...but m seriously facing issue with battery backup.....
maybe the fix is giving me band which consumes more battery???
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Haha, you are very welcome.
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bro...although it brought my network back...but m seriously facing issue with battery backup.....
maybe the fix is giving me band which consumes more battery???
guys i need help, i screwed up my phone.
basically i did a stock factory reset and when the phone booted up it loaded all the way to the lockscreen but after i unlock it, its totally empty? any help?
should i just flash a uk 2.5.1 sbf?
im confused
@priyansh ive read somewhere in the forums on using the custom recovery to reset your battery management. its under one of the settings in clockworkmod. try askin the other xda members
yes flash it through 2.51 sbf....it should works
thats all that i have to do?
btw your taiwan sbf link was invalid
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thats all that i have to do?
btw your taiwan sbf link was invalid
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ooops...you can then use any other 2.51 sbf available on forum...
I was wondering if there is a way to access the file that the update downloaded via the Motorola Software Update application.
Is it possible that I can store the downloaded sbf file? I just came to know that Defy has a 2.51 france sbf (maybe I didnt know it and it exists in this forum).
Can someone please help me on this?.
Cheers!
PS: Apparently all the previous 2.21 versions from France, Germany have also got the 2.51.1 update. It would be good to capture this file in the software for any warranty problems if we need to flash back to the original updated firmware. The problem of downgradability is also solved because all phones now officially run 2.51.1 which can be flashed back from any froyo firmwares.
OK. Guess no one wants to help or knows nothing about this.
I managed to find the downloaded sbf without updating my device.
I disconnected from the software update as soon as the file was downloaded and here it is
http://www.mediafire.com/?o4dckhi8bykidwm
JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1_BLUR_P3_SIGN_SIGNED_UCAJRDNEMARAB1B80AA030.0R_USAJORDANRTFR_P043_A010_HWp3_Service1FF.sbf
This is the 2.51 France version of Eclair. Since Defy came out of box for all those in europe with 2.21 france and they would be scared to lose their downgradability this solves the problem. Because Moto officially released this and the german version of 2.51 eclair now we can easily move to any froyo roms and come back to this in case there is a need to give it to service centre or claim warranty.
Download this and keep it safe. If nothing works and you are stuck while flashing other froyo sbfs then this sbf should get you at least to boot in eclair.
I hope not to use this sbf, since my Defy is currently out for the earpiece problem, but you never know. So I'll keep it, just in case something goes wrong.
Thanks You wouldn't happen to be able to download the german version and upload it later on? It would be good to know to have the official update as a backup...
Which rom are you using now?.
Citynomad said:
Thanks You wouldn't happen to be able to download the german version and upload it later on? It would be good to know to have the official update as a backup...
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I've got my Defy from France with the 2.21 FR rom, but i haven't noticed any update. Is that normal?
If i go to check for update, it say me that i'm already up to date...
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Rhyr said:
I've got my Defy from France with the 2.21 FR rom, but i haven't noticed any update. Is that normal?
If i go to check for update, it say me that i'm already up to date...
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So did I, im guessing u bought sim free defy like me, so no OTA updates for u
u can do 2.21->2.51 update over pc (motorola update program)
thats how I updated it yesterday
Yes, i have a sim free. No OTA update (frozen eclair mod can be the cause?).
As soon as i have a windows pc available (i'm running linux on all my home computers) i'll try to update.
Thanks,
Nicolò.
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chaihg said:
Which rom are you using now?
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I'm actually running on 2.51.1.MB525.Retail.en.DE. (the german release of the ROM -> pre-installed on my Defy) Thanks to the apps and tweaks I installed, it is not a good base for a stocklike Backup
So, if I would have to send it in, a clean ROM would be nice.
Rhyr said:
Yes, i have a sim free. No OTA update (frozen eclair mod can be the cause?).
As soon as i have a windows pc available (i'm running linux on all my home computers) i'll try to update.
Thanks,
Nicolò.
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nah, that aint the cause ..I had original 2.21 FR rom and it didnt find any updates on the phone ...I think if u buy sim free u dont get any OTA updates
I think im gonna flash to the new fin froyo deblured version soon, I really hate this blur stuff
For going back from Froyo, to Original Ecalir, you will need a boot rom too? If yes, maybe someone can upload a version of boot rom that is working with this original Eclair.
Peglezn said:
nah, that aint the cause ..I had original 2.21 FR rom and it didnt find any updates on the phone ...I think if u buy sim free u dont get any OTA updates
I think im gonna flash to the new fin froyo deblured version soon, I really hate this blur stuff
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I will also do the same, after sending the device to the customer for the earpiece problem
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For all those asking about upgrading to 2.51.1 from 2.21. The OTA update is not possible because motorola is not known to sending most of its updates this way. Only if there is a froyo firmware, will it give it through OTA.
So all you have to do is download the motorola software updater from the site and just follow whatever it says. Its as simple as that.
If you dont want to install the firmware but just download it and keep it for further use like me, just in case you brick your device or if there is a warranty issue, then connect your phone as per instructions>the software will detect your phone and start downloading the 2.51 sbf file>go to C:\program files\motorola\software update\firmwares and then wait till the sbf is downloaded.
Once downloading is complete it will ask you if you are ready for update. Just click CANCEL. The update will not be pushed to your phone. Now go to the Firmwares folder I just showed and copy the sbf file. None of you should be worried about warranty because it is a company upgrade and this has nothing to do with voiding a warranty until you do not tamper your software or hardware.
This can be done for any software upgrades. Its safest and best way to get your hands on a company sbf file.
Rhyr said:
Yes, i have a sim free. No OTA update (frozen eclair mod can be the cause?).
As soon as i have a windows pc available (i'm running linux on all my home computers) i'll try to update.
Thanks,
Nicolò.
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RSD Lite actually runs fine in Linux with Wine so no need for a windows pc.
AgentSmith said:
RSD Lite actually runs fine in Linux with Wine so no need for a windows pc.
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Really thanks for the info!!!
Before flashing i must do something like data wipe?
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Yes full wipe and then flash the sbf. Be sure though that you don't try to downgrade from 2.51 because then you brick your phone. And just search for more information. It's all on xda already!
AgentSmith said:
Yes full wipe and then flash the sbf. Be sure though that you don't try to downgrade from 2.51 because then you brick your phone. And just search for more information. It's all on xda already!
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Thanks again!!!
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AgentSmith said:
RSD Lite actually runs fine in Linux with Wine so no need for a windows pc.
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Wow, could you provide some info on that (Distro, Wine version etc). I tried to get it running on Ubuntu Lucid but had no success.
Hi All,
I was wondering if there was anyone who upgraded to this 2.51 france. I forgot to make a nandroid and accidently flashed froyo poland version. Now i cannot downgrade to 2.51.
Fortunately I got the bootloader version for 2.51 but i need a nandroid backup of the rom.
Can someone please post a nandroid backup of this. Its not a hurry but if anyone can do it I will be grateful.
Thanks in advance.
Citynomad said:
I'm actually running on 2.51.1.MB525.Retail.en.DE. (the german release of the ROM -> pre-installed on my Defy) Thanks to the apps and tweaks I installed, it is not a good base for a stocklike Backup
So, if I would have to send it in, a clean ROM would be nice.
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Ich hätte Interesse an dem 2.51.1.MB525.Retail.en.DE, habe zur Zeit die UK-Retail-Version drauf, um mein Defy zu debranden. Würde gern die originale deutsche ROM haben. Kannst Du mir die als sbf oder Nandroid-Backup zukommen lassen?
I'm interested in 2.51.1.MB525.Retail.en.DE, actually I have the UK-Retail-Version on my phone installed for debranding it. I would like to have the original german ROM. Can you give me the 2.51.1.MB525.Retail.en.DE sbf or nandroid-backup of it?
Hello! I restored my Tab 7 plus using ODIN and the P6210XXKL2_OXEKK1_16G firmware found in the development forum thread, but now Kies does not see any firmware version? Is there any way I can fix this, so I can push updates via Kies? Thanks in advance!
Under "About device" it shows Build Number HTJ85B P6210XXKL2 and Kernel version 2.6.36-P6210XXKL2-CL583761 [email protected] #3
Also, I updated to the latest version of KIES, but still nothing.
# days ago updated the firmware and "killed most of my apps.
Somehow the update while connected to my PC, when finished, most of my apps stopped working ( force to close). Had to reinstall them all.
I have the same problem except for im on kk3... Not sure if thats the most recent but it was the only stock firmware i could find with a working download link.
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Yeah, this is a serious bummer. Anyone know what the most recent firmware version is?
Anything new on this matter? I'm in this position also now...
Edit found the password to the US retail one.
I believe the "LA3" is the most recent update
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Yes I realize that now. I managed to download the US retail firmware package in the dev section finally. Took me a little while to find the password for it to decrypt it though... But all is good now!
Hi, SGT newbie here...
I believe I may be in the same boat here, I bought a "manufacturer refurbished" GT-P6210 off ebay and later discovered from Samsung Support that they don't do refurbishments.
The device works fine but the main reason I got it was to run it with ICS, and of course the firmware version is not recognised in Kies.
For what it's worth...
Kernel version: 2.6.36-P6210UEKJC-CL567728
Build number: HTJ85B.UEKJC P6210UEKJC
May I ask the assembled masses here what the best way forward here is? My guess would be to learn how to root the device and then put an ICS update on that is released from this very forum?
Cheers!
David
no ICS yet, hang tight should be ny the ned of the month/start of April.. we are all hoping.
yeah, best bet would be get Odin (for windows) or Heimdall ( Linux & Mac )
find latest firmware either in development thread or sammobile.com, follow instructions and flash.
Aha... I tried the Samsung US Support live chat thing, I assumed they wouldn't mind a poor Englishman in London talking to them.
It turns out that you don't need Kies at all, they will push the updates out "OTA" if one is connected to a network via Wifi.
Do you know it took me nearly two minutes to work out that OTAS mean Over The Air ?
They said "in a month or two" for the GT-P6210 though, bummer.
I assume that the ROMs and stuff in these hallowed forums are kind of like what you do when you buy an off-the-shelf PC, ie: you spend the next day stripping all the crap out and then making a nice clean and optimised ghost image for future deployment? Or am I barking not only up the wrong tree but am in the wrong forest too?
bittersound said:
Aha... I tried the Samsung US Support live chat thing, I assumed they wouldn't mind a poor Englishman in London talking to them.
It turns out that you don't need Kies at all, they will push the updates out "OTA" if one is connected to a network via Wifi.
Do you know it took me nearly two minutes to work out that OTAS mean Over The Air ?
They said "in a month or two" for the GT-P6210 though, bummer.
I assume that the ROMs and stuff in these hallowed forums are kind of like what you do when you buy an off-the-shelf PC, ie: you spend the next day stripping all the crap out and then making a nice clean and optimised ghost image for future deployment? Or am I barking not only up the wrong tree but am in the wrong forest too?
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Yes ota means over the air.
Yep, most rom developers strip the bloatware from the firmware and put in all kinds of optimization.
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Zadeis said:
Yes I realize that now. I managed to download the US retail firmware package in the dev section finally. Took me a little while to find the password for it to decrypt it though... But all is good now!
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Hi Zadeis, Please I would like to get the link for the US Retail Version because this is affecting me as well. I bought my Galaxy Tab Plus 7.0 (Wifi Only) off Amazon in a very good working condition, however I tampered with it and had to re-install it with the P6210XXKL2_OXEKK1_16G version. Now Kies doesn't show my firmware version and I can't perform any update.
I would like to get the link for the US Retails version as well as the password you that mentioned.
I also want to backup my tab before re-installing it. will it backup all my current configurations, apps, settings, files and the like?
Please reply ASAP.
Thanks.
Guys update software button is not reponding in my tab settings. Anyone got solution for that?
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Brabusik said:
Guys update software button is not reponding in my tab settings. Anyone got solution for that?
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Press the "Auto update"-button couple of times and then the "Update". Works at least for me...
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miksumortti said:
Press the "Auto update"-button couple of times and then the "Update". Works at least for me...
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it helped)oh stupid honeycomb)
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P6210XXKL2_OXEKK1_16G
This one is not a US firmware so that might be the problem. This did confuse me before.
I noticed a lot of users discussing firmwares in plenty of threads. Seeing that you guys lacked a dedicated thread to have general conversation on firmwares and their usage, I have created one.
Feel free to post details regarding official firmwares, news, changelists, your review/experience etc
Note: This thread is not to be confused with the Off-topic thread.
Thats What We Really Need
Is it still the case that the German release gets the official firmware updates before the UK model, was looking at the 32Gb model on the German Amazon site?
Super Chimp said:
Is it still the case that the German release gets the official firmware updates before the UK model, was looking at the 32Gb model on the German Amazon site?
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seems to be the case
many of us have flashed to DBT firmware, changed the CSC to DBT and are running as if we have german S4 i9505's
Sorry guys all new to this, previously iPhone user (dont hate).
My firmware ver. is I9055XXUBMG7 with EE. How can I root? Where's a nice guide I can find?
ChainFire (CF) is the fav
Hi. I got the mg5 ota today. Have updated the phone.. as usual it just says stability improvement.. has anybody seen any improvements?
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tidusjar said:
Sorry guys all new to this, previously iPhone user (dont hate).
My firmware ver. is I9055XXUBMG7 with EE. How can I root? Where's a nice guide I can find?
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Use CF Auto Root to root your phone, read the instructions carefully!
Updated to latest MG5 update.
Changes I felt so far:
- Phone feels faster.
- More free RAM (Screenshot attached, after normal usage and no clearing of memory).
- Camera opens faster.
- Weather widget still get cleared but it comes back instantly.
Been running EE EVR MG7 for about a week and I've noticed that when it goes into sleep - WIFI disconnects.
This means it uses up my 4G data when the screen is not on. It does reconnect when the screen comes on though.
Anyone else experienced the same? A friend of mine moved up to DBT MGA and said he got the same thing (for some reason one of the programs killed 1Gb of data in one night lol!)
Was thinking of moving to BTU MGA if its any different? thanks in advance.
zoomee said:
Been running EE EVR MG7 for about a week and I've noticed that when it goes into sleep - WIFI disconnects.
This means it uses up my 4G data when the screen is not on. It does reconnect when the screen comes on though.
Anyone else experienced the same? A friend of mine moved up to DBT MGA and said he got the same thing (for some reason one of the programs killed 1Gb of data in one night lol!)
Was thinking of moving to BTU MGA if its any different? thanks in advance.
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Do not own this phone, so the answer may vary.
But afaik, Android defaults to cellular connection in sleep. There is an option in your wifi settings which allows you to select "wifi-connected" during sleep.
Search around in wifi and network related settings.
Switch it to "never"
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Do not own this phone, so the answer may vary.
But afaik, Android defaults to cellular connection in sleep. There is an option in your wifi settings which allows you to select "wifi-connected" during sleep.
Search around in wifi and network related settings.
Switch it to "never"
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Found it - thanks bud - sneeky gits at EE must have turned it off as default
zoomee said:
Found it - thanks bud - sneeky gits at EE must have turned it off as default
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It's been there since froyo days.
cirian75 said:
seems to be the case
many of us have flashed to DBT firmware, changed the CSC to DBT and are running as if we have german S4 i9505's
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Thanks. When I had the original Note that seemed to get firmware updates before the UK model so I am not surprised to hear this is still the case.
Im in uk on 3 network. . Got my ota mga update last night at work.. im all you can eat data so did the update straight away.
Went through all my apps and moved everything movable to sd card.. yet in storage it still says I have 5 gig of apps in device mem..
Dont understand..
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la8rat said:
Im in uk on 3 network. . Got my ota mga update last night at work.. im all you can eat data so did the update straight away.
Went through all my apps and moved everything movable to sd card.. yet in storage it still says I have 5 gig of apps in device mem..
Dont understand..
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Hi,
You can move the apps,but you CANNOT move the data.
The only way is to use FOLDERMOUNT
I'm looking to install the google edition Firmware GT-I9505G.. And I have a couple of questions for those who use it ..?
Is it good...? Does it work flawlessly?
How do updates work on it? Can I get OTA updates?
Can you give me name or a link to the download?
Thanks in advance
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I'm looking to install the google edition Firmware GT-I9505G.. And I have a couple of questions for those who use it ..?
Is it good...? Does it work flawlessly?
How do updates work on it? Can I get OTA updates?
Can you give me name or a link to the download?
Thanks in advance
Sent from my GT-I9505
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The best way to find out is probably to read the thread, or at least the first post and the last load of recent pages. From what I have read/seen it seems to be very good and certainly usable for daily use. I don't think you should accept (or even receive) any OTA updates. As its essentially a custom ROM its probably safer to let the developer create a new update to flash. I have downloaded the 4.2.2 version but haven't installed it just yet, been hanging on for a new 4.3 version.
malybru said:
Hi,
You can move the apps,but you CANNOT move the data.
The only way is to use FOLDERMOUNT
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Doesn't that beg the question. . What's the point ?
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la8rat said:
Doesn't that beg the question. . What's the point ?
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Hi,
Absolutely!
You need to address that question to Samsung.
Has anyone tried this I9500XWUBMG7. Seems to have a later build number than the latest India INU firmware
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Has anyone tried this I9500XWUBMG7. Seems to have a later build number than the latest India INU firmware
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Hi,
I am living in Thailand. I just checked right now and "the number of roll-out updates has been exceeded." It means that i have to update via KIES like last time.
I will install and report.
Cool! I'm going to try it tonight. Will be interested to hear back if its a stock rom without any extra apps, and if the UI is quick
Need a Google Drive link, this Hotfile download is awful.
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Cool! I'm going to try it tonight. Will be interested to hear back if its a stock rom without any extra apps, and if the UI is quick
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I installed it last night and really no noticeable difference to me between MG7 and the latest India FW. Been super busy with work so haven't put it through it's paces yet. Will report back when I test it more.
This firmware is a bit faster than others, and the smearing issue is almost fixed!!!!
the best firmware so far.. i like the look of the bounce effect in the volume levels, i feel the device more cold, more fast
Any one kind enough to post this somewhere else other than hotfile please?
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Any one kind enough to post this somewhere else other than hotfile please?
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+1
Wow. Will flash tomorrow!
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grantbbee said:
i like the look of the bounce effect in the volume levels
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It has been there in previous version.
It is there in MG1.
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So no real changes yet? Anyone able to confirm any decent change compared to MG5 Indian? still waiting for some feedback. Thanks
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No noticeable changes. Anyway saying otherwise is spouting placebo.
cmd512 said:
No noticeable changes. Anyway saying otherwise is spouting placebo.
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It is has the Myanmar Language support...That's all changes:laugh:
The only difference I have noticed is my phone seems to be running a bit warmer. I'll keep it... I was on the Indian rom before.
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How can I know what languages that this firmware have, guys?
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How can I know what languages that this firmware have, guys?
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It's very easy. You just have to flash the firmware . Jk. It does have English though.
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I updated and didn't find any changes. I guess they are under the hood.
Supported languages:
Bahasa malaysia
bahasa indonesia
english us
english philippines
cambodian
vietnamese
Lao
Thai
arabian
korean
japanese
Can someone please tell how can I know which firmware is newer as in BMG1 , BMG5 , BMG5, BMG9 ? How can I find out which firmware is the latest? Thanks.
Oh and one more thing, I am running Indian firmware bmg5 right now, can I flash this bmg7 over it? Will I need to factory reset my device after installing this Thailand firmware? And does this firmware improve the camera launch lag issue ?
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jamy_hallian said:
Can someone please tell how can I know which firmware is newer as in BMG1 , BMG5 , BMG5, BMG9 ? How can I find out which firmware is the latest? Thanks.
Oh and one more thing, I am running Indian firmware bmg5 right now, can I flash this bmg7 over it? Will I need to factory reset my device after installing this Thailand firmware? And does this firmware improve the camera launch lag issue ?
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Here you can check: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257645
Higher changelist number means newer version