Hello.
From my post number you can understand that i am pretty new to the android world. So from my short understanding,
Kernel=The core of the OS
Firmware=The entire OS including the core .
Correct me on the above if am wrong.
Now lets get on topic. I want to root and then bring my phone to the factory default kernel or firmware if that makes a difference.
Looking at my phone status and on topics like :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
i see a lot of numbers that i dont understand.
First of all lets talk about my phone.
Baseband Version: I9100XXKI1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7.19100XWKI4-CL575468
Build Number: Gingerbread.XWKI4
1) The KI4 specifies the firmware version ? If yes why in the baseband i have KI1 while one the build number KI4 ? (i had KE7 before upgrading with KIES)
2) If i would like to download the original firmware from the thread i posted above i should go for the following as described below ? Even here, The Phone says XXKI1 while PDA XWKI4 . On which should i be interested and what is each of them .
XWKI4
Firmware info
PDA:XWKI4
PHONE: XXKI1
Date: 14/09/2011
Android 2.3.4
3) Even on the XWKI4 on the above thread, there are several links, OXX MultiCSC(AUT, COS, ...), DBT (Germany), XEU (UK) , XWKI4 Stock Kernel etc. My phone was imported from Germany, does it really matter what download link i chose ? What is again the difference in them.
4) Now about kernels. For an insecure kernel i should go for the GT-I9100_XWKI4_insecure ?
5) As last , to restore back to the factory default firmware (or kernel), i need to download the original kernel from the above thread i posted which would be ( GT-I9100_XWKI4_original) , or i can simply apply the firmware which would add also the firmware and would replace it without any problem ?
Thank you very much in advance.
no one knows the answer of any of the 4-5 points ?
rockreactor said:
Hello.
1) The KI4 specifies the firmware version ? If yes why in the baseband i have KI1 while one the build number KI4 ? (i had KE7 before upgrading with KIES)
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Because you can see the baseband (modem) as an own package in the rom.
Sometimes the rom gets updated and the modem doesn't thats why the numbers are different.
You can also flash just another modem and keep the rest of the rom.
rockreactor said:
2) If i would like to download the original firmware from the thread i posted above i should go for the following as described below ? Even here, The Phone says XXKI1 while PDA XWKI4 . On which should i be interested and what is each of them .
XWKI4
Firmware info
PDA:XWKI4
PHONE: XXKI1
Date: 14/09/2011
Android 2.3.4
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Looks good, just write down what kernel/modem/rom you have atm and get one with the same specs among the the original firmwares.
rockreactor said:
5) As last , to restore back to the factory default firmware (or kernel), i need to download the original kernel from the above thread i posted which would be ( GT-I9100_XWKI4_original) , or i can simply apply the firmware which would add also the firmware and would replace it without any problem ?
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If you flash the original firmware it will contain the original kernel.
Related
Model Name: GT-I5500
Current Version : PDA:JI1 / PHONE: JG3 / CSC:JI1
This Device's version cannot be updated.
This seems like I got a invalid ROM on my phone?
djjonastybe said:
Model Name: GT-I5500
Current Version : PDA:JI1 / PHONE: JG3 / CSC:JI1
This Device's version cannot be updated.
This seems like I got a invalid ROM on my phone?
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Same problem here. Also in Belgium :/
I ,
If you have buy your phone with à provider promotion , or if you have flashed your phone with à downloaded rom. All update by samsung is not aviables. Or all updated is not for all country.
go to samfirmware for the last version of firmware
Re hi,
I have the solution for this problem you go to samfirmware
get the last firmware where no CSC (important) ! I have use this I5500XWJG9 Version 2.1 2010 July DOWNLOAD
Flash the firmware whit ODIN
you modify your language and reboot
open Kies >> and he purpose to get the last firmware put yes and ENJOY your phone is going to the last version of samsung firmware and ready for updated to 2.2 on december
I'v tried what qouet said, It just doesnt work anyone else with any suggestions?
Search is the key...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842691
Hi,
So I've rooted & flashed new custom ROM's on my Galaxy i9000 & P5100, specifically to improve performance, though some technicalities still elude me.
For eg. my P5100 has CyanogenMod 11-20140504-NIGHTLY-p5100 though the baseband version states P5100XXCLI5
On SamMobile there is newer versions, though the downloads are around 1GB, and relates to specific countries, whereas a custom ROM is around 200MB.
i.e
Model: GT-P5100
Model name: GALAXY Tab 2 10.1
Country: Austria (Orange)
Version: Android 4.2.2
Changelist: 2392162
Build date: Sat, 04 Jan 2014 07:15:13 +0000
Product Code: ONE
PDA: P5100XXDNA1
CSC: P5100ONEDNA1
MODEM: P5100XXDMG1
Surely the device will function better with the newer baseband (firmware), however, flashing the incorrect one via Odin could brick the device.
Therefore, how would I go about selecting the newest baseband (firmware) if my country is not even listed ? ...
_Stormy said:
Hi,
So I've rooted & flashed new custom ROM's on my Galaxy i9000 & P5100, specifically to improve performance, though some technicalities still elude me.
For eg. my P5100 has CyanogenMod 11-20140504-NIGHTLY-p5100 though the baseband version states P5100XXCLI5
On SamMobile there is newer versions, though the downloads are around 1GB, and relates to specific countries, whereas a custom ROM is around 200MB.
i.e
Model: GT-P5100
Model name: GALAXY Tab 2 10.1
Country: Austria (Orange)
Version: Android 4.2.2
Changelist: 2392162
Build date: Sat, 04 Jan 2014 07:15:13 +0000
Product Code: ONE
PDA: P5100XXDNA1
CSC: P5100ONEDNA1
MODEM: P5100XXDMG1
Surely the device will function better with the newer baseband (firmware), however, flashing the incorrect one via Odin could brick the device.
Therefore, how would I go about selecting the newest baseband (firmware) if my country is not even listed ? ...
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If your custom rom CM11 runs well --> DON'T flash any other firmware please.
The stock firmware inlcudes all device's partition (bootloader/radio/recovery/system and many BLOATWARE apps) Thats why the stock firmware packages need more storage
Thanks for the reply and noted.
However, I cannot update the apps as Google Play Store only states "No Connection" "retry" regardless of the number of times I do retry. (WiFi & 3G is working 100%)
I've tried all the options as mentioned on the net, though without any luck. (Re-flashed, factory defaulted, deleted & amended hosts file under /etc, cleared caches & disabled apps)
Currently the tablet is nothing but a large phone ... which is why updating the baseband (firmware) is ... like the only option I have left ...
Therefore that I'm pondering flashing the latest PDA, CSC & MODEM --- firmware--- (which is an Android 4.2.2 Bloat ROM), followed by an CyanogenMod "update" to Android 4.4.2
Which has me pondering the possibility of ONLY flashing the PDA, CSC & MODEM ... (not neglecting the fact that my country is not even listed within the SAMMobile.com firmware download page)
_Stormy said:
Thanks for the reply and noted.
However, I cannot update the apps as Google Play Store only states "No Connection" "retry" regardless of the number of times I do retry. (WiFi & 3G is working 100%)
I've tried all the options as mentioned on the net, though without any luck. (Re-flashed, factory defaulted, deleted & amended hosts file under /etc, cleared caches & disabled apps)
Currently the tablet is nothing but a large phone ... which is why updating the baseband (firmware) is ... like the only option I have left ...
Therefore that I'm pondering flashing the latest PDA, CSC & MODEM --- firmware--- (which is an Android 4.2.2 Bloat ROM), followed by an CyanogenMod "update" to Android 4.4.2
Which has me pondering the possibility of ONLY flashing the PDA, CSC & MODEM ... (not neglecting the fact that my country is not even listed within the SAMMobile.com firmware download page)
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Lastest Austria(Orange) FIRMWARE
Thanks for the download link, though I already downloaded from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28194
TAB is now reflecting BASEBAND as P5100XXDMG1 (from previous P5100XXCLI5) with CyanogenMod flashed as the stock didn't come up.
However, I'm still stuck with Google whom cannot communicated with they're servers ....
_Stormy said:
Thanks for the download link, though I already downloaded from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28194
TAB is now reflecting BASEBAND as P5100XXDMG1 (from previous P5100XXCLI5) with CyanogenMod flashed as the stock didn't come up.
However, I'm still stuck with Google whom cannot communicated with they're servers ....
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Perform a FULL WIPE --> Then flash the stock firmware via ODIN again. Don't flash CM before you got it working again
Flashed stock ROM, though same result.
Then flashed SlimROM, though also with same result ...
By accident, found MoboGenie, which allows me to update the apps, as "No Connection", retry, is still relevant ...
Earlier today i got myself an Tmobile Galaxy S7. and of course the first thing i do is hop onto XDA and see whats possible as far as rooting the device. The phone had the newest update in limbo / waiting to be installed but i didnt install it in case i couldnt root / downgrade. After reading i managed to root the S7, and reading more i decided to update to the newest update (PG1).
Two things i noticed after updating / rooting.
1. Wifi calling isnt available any more
2. My Baseband number (PD8) and my Build number (PG1) arent the same number / version. I know one is for the modem and the another is for the ROM. But shouldnt those number be the same. maybe not.
Thanks for the help.
/Rooton
Your baseband should be pg1 I think.
If you flash pg1 in Odin then baseband should definitely be pg1
Maybe Odin pg1. It should make wifi calling work
Your baseband should be pg1 I think.
If you flash pg1 in Odin then baseband should definitely be pg1
Maybe Odin pg1. It should make wifi calling work
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Thanks for the reply.
I just got back from flashing PG1 yet again, but with the same result. My baseband version is still on PD8 while my Build number is PG1.
I am using odin 3.12 ( Odin PrinceComsy). Is there another version of Odin that i should be using?
EDIT : Looks like i fixed the problem. I was using the correct version of Odin but i read on another XDA forum thread that if you insert all three files ( AP, CP, CSC) rather than just the AP file, it should work. after trying this out, my baseband and build number are now both at PG1. Thanks again for the reply
Yeah use regular Odin. That one you using is only for the rooting process.
I use Odin 3.11 And this firmware shared by another XDA user.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572369242688258
The regular CSC file factory resets your phone. The home CSC file saves your user data.
The regular CSC file factory resets your phone. The home CSC file saves your user data.
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I didnt know this! Thanks for the information. All is good over here.
Cheers mate
I have SM-G920F which I got from Thailand. It has Build number G920FXXS4DPHI & 920FXXU3D9FV Baseband. This stock rom region has some functions locked like SpO2 in S health. So I want to flash another region stock rom from http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G920F by Odin. But I have some questions before I proceed.
1. Which Country/region rom (GSM version) should I use that has no limits in all features including call recording
2. Will flashing new stock rom with odin delete my data like contacts, messages & apps? Or it will be like an update?
3. Is samsung-updates.com an official site? Is it a trusted source?
Thanks
Nothing!
Any contribution is welcomed.
Also found this source http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G920F/
I am facing a similar problem
hi,
I am facing the same with S6 -SM-G9200 that has a Chinese firmware Android version 6.0.1 , Base-band G9200ZCU2DPD1, and build number MMB29K.G9200ZCU2DPD1
just need to now is it ok to flash another firmware for other regions other than China or Hongkong ?! so as to run my S6 with all its normal google play apps.
if yes, then:
what the suitable firmware for it ?
from where to download it
is there a step by step video on ow to do it ( specially that whenever the phone is rooted , I get those Chines language screens that I don't know how to deal with )
Thanks in advance for the help.
So, I bricked my Samsung S4, and I'd like to download a custom rom from sammobile. I currently have 2 here. But the difference is in PDA, and CSC. I have absolutely no clue which one to download onto my phone because I have no clue what either means.
Date Country/Carrier Version
2015-09-07 Canada (Globalive Wind Mobile) 5.0.1
2015-09-07 Canada (Globalive Wind Mobile) 5.0.1
PDA M919VVLUGOH1
PDA M919VVLUGOD1
CSC M919VYVLGOH1
CSC M919VYVLGOD1
Which to choose?
PDA represent your build version
e.g your current build is Build: GINGERBREAD.XXLA6, then PDA version of your ROM is XXLA6
again XX represend for countries, XX means it is for europian country
If suppose your build info contain DDLPA, then DD represens for India and PDA version is LPA, means that ROM is for India
Same way CSC is sales code., you can check your ROM CSC by dialling *#1234#
again first two digits represents country and last three represents release time.
But as such there is no restriction to use any ROM for any country if your device is unlocked(carrier restriction free)
Latest ICS is LRK for germany, you can use that too.
Good luck!
malybru said:
PDA represent your build version
e.g your current build is Build: GINGERBREAD.XXLA6, then PDA version of your ROM is XXLA6
again XX represend for countries, XX means it is for europian country
If suppose your build info contain DDLPA, then DD represens for India and PDA version is LPA, means that ROM is for India
Same way CSC is sales code., you can check your ROM CSC by dialling *#1234#
again first two digits represents country and last three represents release time.
But as such there is no restriction to use any ROM for any country if your device is unlocked(carrier restriction free)
Latest ICS is LRK for germany, you can use that too.
Good luck!
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So which one of the two would I use?
Acrystic said:
So which one of the two would I use?
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When you go to the download page , you should see this:
Model SGH-M919V
Model name GALAXY S4
Country Canada (Globalive Wind Mobile)
Version Android 5.0.1
Changelist 4508315
Build date Mon, 24 Aug 2015 15:57:26 +0000
Security Patch Level N/A
Product code GLW
PDA M919VVLUGOH1
CSC M919VYVLGOH1
Go for that one
malybru said:
When you go to the download page , you should see this:
Model SGH-M919V
Model name GALAXY S4
Country Canada (Globalive Wind Mobile)
Version Android 5.0.1
Changelist 4508315
Build date Mon, 24 Aug 2015 15:57:26 +0000
Security Patch Level N/A
Product code GLW
PDA M919VVLUGOH1
CSC M919VYVLGOH1
Go for that one
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Any reason mate? I am getting the ROM from Sammobile.
That is the newer one of the 2 you quoted.
malybru said:
That is the newer one of the 2 you quoted.
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The whole process takes a while. But my PC can only work for 6 hours, is 6 hours enough time for the whole process (downloading + flashing) to be done? Because i assume that if the pc disconnects while it's flashing im screwed. I have an alternative too. I could get the file, then put it on a usb, but does the flashing take more than 6 hours?
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The whole process takes a while. But my PC can only work for 6 hours, is 6 hours enough time for the whole process (downloading + flashing) to be done? Because i assume that if the pc disconnects while it's flashing im screwed. I have an alternative too. I could get the file, then put it on a usb, but does the flashing take more than 6 hours?
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May I suggest you do the downloading in one ( 6 hour ) session , then the flashing in another.
malybru said:
May I suggest you do the downloading in one ( 6 hour ) session , then the flashing in another.
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Yes thanks, I will do the downloading to my usb and then flashing in a seperate session but may I ask if the flashing takes more than 6 hours? Also, could you run me through the steps of flashing with odin without downloading kies itself to my computer because it does not work. Thanks.
When I used to flash stock , it was normally a quick process.
Never anywhere near 6 hours.
I always followed this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
malybru said:
When I used to flash stock , it was normally a quick process.
Never anywhere near 6 hours.
I always followed this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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May I also ask another question? In the past I factory reset and wiped cache data through recovery mode, but it didn't unbrick, but is not my question. A few weeks ago, I used Odin and a recovery file not knowing I needed to also flash my rom, so I just ran the recovery file. My phone booted normally except now I cannot access recovery mode. Can I just flash my rom following the steps without re wiping cache because I already did while my phone was bricked. It was just that recovery file that messed that up because the website wasn't clear.
Are you talking about ClockworkMod?
If so , it is important to flash the correct one for your phone.
Also , when you say "ROM" , are you talking about a custom ROM , or stock firmware?
malybru said:
Are you talking about ClockworkMod?
If so , it is important to flash the correct one for your phone.
Also , when you say "ROM" , are you talking about a custom ROM , or stock firmware?
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I think it's stock firmware I got it from Sammobile.
If I were you , I would start again from scratch.
Flash the stock firmware in Odin.
Then , if you want , install a custom recovery ( ClockworkMod ) and a custom ROM.