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[Q] Please help me with flashing my device.......

Please help me with flashing my device. I am new to this matter and I have nowhere to go. I hope that this will help me.
So, my problem is that I want to upgrade their devices to Android 2.3, please tell me step by step how to start and tell a good stable firmware is desirable to support Voodoo.
Had never sewed Android device.
I would really appreciate
Samsung T959V
Android 2.2.1

You don't need to flash anything if you just want to run gb. Connect your phone to samsung kies and it will update your phone to the latest gingerbread.
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dualkiller said:
You don't need to flash anything if you just want to run gb. Connect your phone to samsung kies and it will update your phone to the latest gingerbread.
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Indeed. The current stock gingerbread you will get from kies is more stable then anything in this forum.
There are some really cool froyo roms in the dev forum, but even so, if you don't know why you want to flash your phone, stick with stock. If you know why you want to flash your phone, but are looking for resources to help you. Then look no further then the search button at the upper right side of the forum page on your browser. Google also works.

dualkiller said:
You don't need to flash anything if you just want to run gb. Connect your phone to samsung kies and it will update your phone to the latest gingerbread.
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I would like to upgrade not only to the official version, I want to try something more interesting and more beautiful on. I have read many reviews of firmware developers who make and spread on this forum, so I would like to try

vitalexx said:
I would like to upgrade not only to the official version, I want to try something more interesting and more beautiful on. I have read many reviews of firmware developers who make and spread on this forum, so I would like to try
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Well, I'm not here to tell you what to do. Just want to give fair warning that even though the roms in this forum are for the SGH-T959V, you can still brick your phone by not paying attention and not reading all of the instructions to the T.
These mods will void your warranty. Luckly there are services out there that will unbrick your phone and jigs that will help to get your phone into download mode.
Download mode is for flashing with Odin or Heimdall. I prefer to show users how to use heimdall, as it is open-source and runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
You can get into download mode three different ways. The first and easiest way is to download and install the Android SDK from http://developer.android.com
After you install it, run 'android' and install the platform-tools.
You should now have a command called 'adb', which has sub commands like: logcat, shell, and reboot. reboot also has options to say to reboot to what. Like
Code:
adb reboot
to just reboot the phone,
Code:
adb reboot recovery
to reboot into recovery, and
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adb reboot download
to reboot into download mode.
The second way is to hold down the volume+ and volume- buttons on the left side of the phone while plugging in your usb cable attached to your computer. After you see the Download Mode screen, let go of the volume buttons.
The third way is a last resort. Use a usb jig.
If you can get into download mode, then you are NOT bricked.
I've also made a Heimdall One-Click that will get you 2.3.6 with ClockWorkMod(aka CWM. This is the SMS KJ6 One-Click on that page) and root. You can also flash the KJ1, which also has cwm and the same KJ6 Stock Rom and root. And last there is the Fully Stock One-Click which will leave you totally stock, and unrooted.
After you have a kernel with CWM installed, you can flash any rom in the dev forum, if it looks like the users of the thread are happy using it. Otherwise, stay away from it, until people say it is safe.
Do not use Rom Manager. It does not work, yet. Hopefully I will fix that very soon.
Anyways. I'm sure others will chime in, but that will get you started... if you want to void your warrenty.
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[Q] big problem with sidekick

bought sidekick sght839 from friend and it worked fine b4 doing reset. now, when it starts, the tutorial comes up on home screen and can`t press arrow to proceed to next page. firmware 2.2.1-kernal 2.6.32.9-build froyo uvkj2. the wireless works and connects to internet fine. can`t use phone as 456 keys dont work and worked b4. can change settings OK. have rooted it. still doesnt want to work as b4. am new here so if someone could let me know if they have any ideas, I would appreciate it. am also new to android phones. I cant find heimdall file to download. Know how to set phone to download and use Odin but cant find proper files online.

Use the search bar on XDA to search for the kj2 stock Odin files, follow the directions given closely, download them, make sure you have the correct drivers so that Odin recognizes your phone, then boot into download mode using the method found in the forums, just do a quick search for download mode. You should have everything operational after download from Odin is finished, hope this helps
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trouble installing odin
I have tried numerous times to install Odin but all I get is unregistered device...that is as far as it goes. Dont know how to get around that. 456 keys also work then dont work otherwise the phone works fine as far as internet and making calls goes. Crazy device!

Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350060&highlight=heimdall
I soft-bricked my phone and this was the only method that worked.

if you havent reflashed your firmware yet, i have a suggestion. install clockworkmod recovery. there is a thread in the sk4g development section of this website. the title is something like cwm for the sk4g. enjoy! so look for that and follow the instructions in the first post of that thread. make sure you grab the update.zip file from that thread and do not flash cwm through rom manager. trust me on this. after you have followed the instructions in that thread, boot into cwm (boot into stock recovery and select reinstall packages. you should then boot into cwm recovery), select advanced, and then select fix permissions. when it finishes, it will say done. reboot your device and see if any of the problems have been fixed. i did this and it stopped my phone from randomly rebooting every 15 to 30 minutes. it might fix the problems on your device. if not, i would move to the next step, reflashing the firmware. flash the kj2 build and then learn how to remove bloatware. kj2 is less buggy to start with. still buggy, but less buggy than KD1, KG2, or the other version (KI2?). if you reflash firmware, you will need to re-root in order to remove bloatware. removing bloatware is key for optimal performance with the stock firmware. you can also flash a custom rom if you wish. most of the custom roms on this site have minimal bloatware, so if you wish to go that route, bloatware shouldnt be much of an issue. i personally am on the stock firmware and dont suggest flashing roms for someone so new to android. but if you feel confident enough, thats your decision. i also suggest booting into cwm and running fix permissions after removing bloatware. i theorize that removing system apps causes permissions errors similar to registry errors in windows.

some success with sk4g
don`t know how or why but I got frustrated with the phone and threw it in the trash on top of coffee grounds...changed my mind and pulled it out and cleaned it and charged it and...voila...it worked. banged it against the sink a couple times. weird! so, now I am trying to install custom rom and keep running into everification error when I try to flash. 456 buttons still dont work and cant take a video with it but it will probably work better if I can find a work-around for these errors I get. I am on a mission now and I cant give up. Hope someone can help me. I think there may be hope for this thing. Thanks for whatever help I can get.

i told you, install clockworkmod and fix permissions. it will probably fix the problems you are having. if you choose not to listen, thats. your choice. but my advice will probably help you without having to through the pain in the rear of reflashing the firmware. reflashing the firmware itself isnt really that difficult, but once you do it, your back to square one with your device. starting from scratch is the frustrating part. i bricked my phone and had to reflash, and it took me a couple weeks to get the phone where i needed it again. im staying on the stock firmware for this reason.

how does one fix permissions
OK OK dont yell. How do I fix permissions? Newbie on board here so I need a little more help than the rest. I dont necessarily want to do the rom thing myself. Thanks.

copy and paste this into your browser: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124453 and follow the instructions in the first post. after you have followed those instructions, boot into recovery mode. the stock recovery will apear. scroll down and select reinstall packages. the clockworkmod recovery should boot up. the text in the screen will be orange. scroll down and select advanced. scroll down again and select fix permissions. when it finishes, it will say done. reboot your device and see if you have any of the issues you were having. i am not guaranteeing this will fix the issues, but i think it might. if it doesnt, my next suggestion will be reflashing the stock firmware. but try this and post back when finished and let me know if it works.

sk4g problem
didnt work. did exactly what you said and no go. any other suggestions. it works so well for some things like wifi and calling except 456 buttons on and off. it is funky indeed. thanks for the help also, cant take video or manage photo or use front camera as the left side button to choose options doesnt work either. seems like something is up with the rom. cant install anything from samsung or tmobile as it is an unregistered phone.

were you able to boot into clockworkmod recovery?

boot up
yes I did.

then you need to reflash your firmware. you need odin, you need the samsung vibrant drivers, and you need the firmware files. do a search on odin in the dev thread for this device and you should be able to find everything you need, including instructions.

Have tried that too
have the drivers, have odin and have tried that too. that didnt work as the phone is unregistered and not recognized. it is used and I cant register it.

on your phone, go to settings>about phone and scroll down to where it says baseband version. the last 3 characters under that will say either kd1, kg2, or kj2. if its not kj2, then i have a suggestion for you. but post back and lmk.

phone setting
it is kj2. now what? this is all confusing as it has been updated I believe by previous owner. thanks for your time. i am going to try the odin method again. i first did it on a 64bit puter with windows 7 so i can try it on my 32bit machine. have read that sometimes odin doesnt work well on 64bit. am willing to try anything. will let you know. thanks again. cant get the stock rom download anywhere. will just try flashing custom rom.

you cant odin a custom rom unless the dev makes an odin file, which they usually dont. you have to flash through clockworkmod. you can head over to the dev section and pick from many roms that are listed. follow the developers instructions for flashing very carefully or you will brick your device.

Thanks for advice.
I know I can`t odin a custom rom. I can`t seem to odin anything on this machine. I have cwm and have tried using it to flash a rom but I keep getting everification and such error msgs. Gonna let it sit for awhile and think about this. I have the update.zip file on sdcard but can`t seem to get that to install no matter what I do. Very puzzling deal. Thanks anyway for your help.

do you have android sdk installed on your computer? google it and install it, then try odin again.

got sdk
sdk installed and will try odin again...seems a little more complicated than the last time I tried...will google a bit more on this. Thanks.

ClockWorkMod on SGH-T959V

I've tried everything I can think of to get ClockWorkMod working on the SGH-T959V. I have rooted the phone with SuperOneClick and I've installed ROM Manager. After I start rom manager and select 'Flash ClockworkMod'. I get a list of 4 phones and mine isn't listed, the closest one is the Samsung GalaxyS i9000 which I have tried but when I reboot into recovery I never get the ClockworkMod Recovery.
Any ideas are greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Rom manager doesn't work with our phones to get cwm you have to flash a kernel that has it in it
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1) DO NOT use ROM Manager (or as Raver memorably put it, ROM Mangler) on this phone - you will mess it up.
2) Any of the modified kernels in the Development section will give you CWM. Try AntonX's kernel (assuming you are on a stock ROM) - I found it gave best results. Use the SGS Kernel Flasher from the Market/Play - it's the easiest way to install a new kernel.
3) Before asking any more questions, read Read READ. Read the guides and the stickies, then read them again. I have found the guides of lumin30 and juls317 to be very helpful.

If your phone is still on Froyo, then look in the Dev section for Krylon360's recovery. If you're on Gingerbread then read the post above this one as there are plenty of ROMs/kernels for this phone that have CWM.

Really man, do you read.
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The easiest way is just get one of the one click packages. I just updated the thread today. Note it is a sticky thread. It will always be easy to find at the top of the dev forum
No need to flash the whole rom or fuss with odin or heimdall cli/frontend.
Lets keep the thread friendly. Please search

I have this phone does not work the USB port serves only for charging but not for USB and have root but I want to put the CWM recovery but only schoolmaster to install with pc odin or adb but I need to do it without pc I know that rom manager not served if anyone knows how to do it without something like flasisifi pc or kernel flasher is agradeceria

jet_98 said:
I have this phone does not work the USB port serves only for charging but not for USB and have root but I want to put the CWM recovery but only schoolmaster to install with pc odin or adb but I need to do it without pc I know that rom manager not served if anyone knows how to do it without something like flasisifi pc or kernel flasher is agradeceria
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Since you are rooted already, yes it is possible. You can use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=neldar.sgs.kernel.flasher&hl=en and select the custom kernel you want (since I'm assuming you're still on stock, the blastoff kernel from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828171 works well - use SGS kernel flasher the first time, then flash again from CWM to get wifi working). On this phone, the kernel and the recovery are always together in the same file so by flashing a custom kernel you will get CWM.
That being said, I would recommend AGAINST doing this because if it fails you have no way of fixing things as your USB port doesn't work. So, be very careful - check your md5sum, download it again, and check the md5sum of the new file. If they match, then you're probably good to go. This warning also goes for anything else you may want to flash from CWM should you decide to go ahead.

xc-racer99 said:
Since you are rooted already, yes it is possible. You can use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=neldar.sgs.kernel.flasher&hl=en and select the custom kernel you want (since I'm assuming you're still on stock, the blastoff kernel from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828171 works well - use SGS kernel flasher the first time, then flash again from CWM to get wifi working). On this phone, the kernel and the recovery are always together in the same file so by flashing a custom kernel you will get CWM.
That being said, I would recommend AGAINST doing this because if it fails you have no way of fixing things as your USB port doesn't work. So, be very careful - check your md5sum, download it again, and check the md5sum of the new file. If they match, then you're probably good to go. This warning also goes for anything else you may want to flash from CWM should you decide to go ahead.
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install the kernel reset and started then talk normal start and only lasted one minute and reboots and then does the same and when you step recovery all say wrong and even tinges the recovery of stock will not let me delete the data 'll have to reinstall the kernel or 'll have to do something else

jet_98 said:
install the kernel reset and started then talk normal start and only lasted one minute and reboots and then does the same and when you step recovery all say wrong and even tinges the recovery of stock will not let me delete the data 'll have to reinstall the kernel or 'll have to do something else
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I'm not sure I understand what your current situation is. My interpretation is:
1) You went ahead and tried flashing a kernel
2) You can boot up normally but you reboot after about a minute.
3) You can't wipe anything in recovery
3) When you're getting error messages, please copy them out word for word what they are. There are many similar sounding error messages.
If I got any of the above wrong, let me know and we'll go from there. Also, when you're in recovery, does it say "3e" or CWM (ie is it the Stock recovery or not).
P.S. By posting in a variety of threads the same message, you will not get help faster and it will just make people want to help you less. If you keep everything in one thread then things stay organized and its easier for people to help you.
P.P.S. It sounds as if you're translating from a different language. If indeed you are, please paste the equivalent in your native language below (there's an off-chance I'll understand it).

xc-racer99 said:
I'm not sure I understand what your current situation is. My interpretation is:
1) You went ahead and tried flashing a kernel
2) You can boot up normally but you reboot after about a minute.
3) You can't wipe anything in recovery
3) When you're getting error messages, please copy them out word for word what they are. There are many similar sounding error messages.
If I got any of the above wrong, let me know and we'll go from there. Also, when you're in recovery, does it say "3e" or CWM (ie is it the Stock recovery or not).
P.S. By posting in a variety of threads the same message, you will not get help faster and it will just make people want to help you less. If you keep everything in one thread then things stay organized and its easier for people to help you.
P.P.S. It sounds as if you're translating from a different language. If indeed you are, please paste the equivalent in your native language below (there's an off-chance I'll understand it).
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If you are in the correct idea that's what happens to me
I think the reason you do not understand me because I am from Mexico and speak Spanish English is difficult to read but I can write it if you want to write in Spanish but I doubt you understand me more

jet_98 said:
If you are in the correct idea that's what happens to mein the state you are in, can you get to
I think the reason you do not understand me because I am from Mexico and speak Spanish English is difficult to read but I can write it if you want to write in Spanish but I doubt you understand me more
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Ok, I might be able to understand some of the Spanish as I speak French as well, but lets keep going in English.
Anyways, when you go into recovery (I assume you can still get into recovery), does it say <3e> or CWM? If it says CWM, is it red or blue? If its <3e>, then you're still on stock recovery and the kernel didn't flash properly.
Also, can you please go to Settings, About Phone, and read off the Kernel Version? If you can't get there, what is the last screen you see before it reboots?

[Q] NEEd help bricked my phone!

Hi guys I'm new to this flashing etc world. I used rom manager and installed the wrong clokworldmod and my phone only loads samsung galaxy s 4g screen. I saw the thread about not using rom manager but I already did yesterdey. I'm trying to gain access to download mode with odin but I'm not able to get in!

Drake316PR said:
Hi guys I'm new to this flashing etc world. I used rom manager and installed the wrong clokworldmod and my phone only loads samsung galaxy s 4g screen. I saw the thread about not using rom manager but I already did yesterdey. I'm trying to gain access to download mode with odin but I'm not able to get in!
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yeah, ROM Manager is a bad thing when it comes to our phone.
ODIN does not put your phone in download mode. There are numerous ways to accomplish that and those are outlined in a few different posts here as well as the wiki.
Do you know if you were on Froyo or Gingerbread before you tried to flash something? Also, what ROM did you try to flash? Going from Froyo to Gingerbread, and vice versa, requires you to flash the proper boot loaders.
I suggest checking out Lumin30's [GUIDES] Fresh out of box Galaxy S 4G [SOLVED] | Heimdall One-Click For Dummies. Awesome guides and they should get you back to a working status.

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I was on Gingerbread 2.3.6 something like that, I wanted to flash to Vahalla Black but didn't even get close to that process sorry for my english. I will check the guides thanks for the fast respond! Thanks again already on download mode!

No worries on the English; you did quite well
Let us know how it goes and if you need help. There are plenty of us here that can help. Once you get the one-click installed, you should be able to flash Valhalla Black with no problem.
Good luck!

Just fine I think
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Thanks!!
Thank you very much!! Fixed my phone thanks to you and XDA! I will try to install a custom rom this time I hope to do it well thanks to the links you provided.

Question about flashing ROM
Hi, I fell I'm missing something I don't know where to start so I can flash my already rooted phone with Vahalla Black. Sometimes I read use CWM, other post dont use it,etc I feel lost here. Could you just let me know what I need to flash, software etc.

Drake316PR said:
Hi, I fell I'm missing something I don't know where to start so I can flash my already rooted phone with Vahalla Black. Sometimes I read use CWM, other post dont use it,etc I feel lost here. Could you just let me know what I need to flash, software etc.
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Use the method in the guide in the first link of my signature. Look for Flashing Custom ROM's. You will be using CWM to get Valhalla Black on your phone. The guide has step by step directions.

How does a non-techy get Cyanogenmod installed on a Samsung Galaxy Ace 3?

Apologies if this is not really the place for this question but I don't know where else to go for an answer. I have just purchased a Z1 after years of putting up with Samsung bloatware etc and it has changed my life! I would like to transform my wife's phone experience as well. She can only really use a small phone and has been happy with her Ace 3 until recently, when it started to get slow and erratic. In desperation she has bought an iPhone 5 but this has not been a happy experience at all! I cannot find any new small Android phones that come with Cyanogen pre-installed so I am wondering if we can get it installed on her old Ace 3. From the discussions in this forum I guess this can be done but, not having any technical training in this subject, I really dont understand much of what is being said. I have no idea how to go about this.
So is there either a very simple manual on what to do or else a UK-based expert who can do this for me (for a fee, obviously)?

you can look from the android development section. but, it may vary to your phone model. there is a instructions to on how to install a cyanogenmod os on your ace 3. at least you are familliar with custom recoveries like cwm or twrp, you should install it first on your phone via odin in your pc.

You guys know so much
Hi, PAPlinskie, and thanks so much for getting back to me. I really appreciate it. I have looked at the page you refer to and I just don't understand it! (I don't know what cwm or twrp or Odin are) I guess you guys don't realise just how much you know. I suspect that the answer to my question is probably that there isn't an absolute layman's guide so I will probably have to look for someone to do it for me. Thanks for trying anyway.

Garth Horigan said:
Hi, PAPlinskie, and thanks so much for getting back to me. I really appreciate it. I have looked at the page you refer to and I just don't understand it! (I don't know what cwm or twrp or Odin are) I guess you guys don't realise just how much you know. I suspect that the answer to my question is probably that there isn't an absolute layman's guide so I will probably have to look for someone to do it for me. Thanks for trying anyway.
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At first I didn't want to flash Custom ROM's on my phone for fear of breaking it... But All I had to do was just follow instructions to the "T" and I had no hiccups...
Okay, so lemme clear some things up for you.
Odin is an Application which you run on a Windows machine, (Your PC). It serves as a bridge to allow you to put custom software such as custom recoveries and allows you to fix a broken device (If the software is the problem)
TWRP & CWM are both custom recoveries. You can think of the stock recovery mode in Android like Safe Mode in Windows, It allows you to Wipe your entire phone or perform other recovery options if you are unable to access the phone when you turn it on. A custom recovery allows all these functions, but on top of that, allows you to flash (install) files to your phone, Like your CyanogenMod.
In a nutshell, if you want CyanogenMod on your Ace 3, you will have to:
1. Install drivers on your PC so that it recognises your phone
2. Using ODIN, flash a custom Recovery
3. Download a CyanogenMod port found here on the forums.
4. Install (Flash) it in your Custom recovery.
The guides here on XDA are really good, all you have to do is do your homework, read, understand and you will have no problems.
Good Luck with your quest on Custom ROMS:good:

The coward's way out!
Sayrian said:
At first I didn't want to flash Custom ROM's on my phone for fear of breaking it... But All I had to do was just follow instructions to the "T" and I had no hiccups...
Okay, so lemme clear some things up for you.
Odin is an Application which you run on a Windows machine, (Your PC). It serves as a bridge to allow you to put custom software such as custom recoveries and allows you to fix a broken device (If the software is the problem)
TWRP & CWM are both custom recoveries. You can think of the stock recovery mode in Android like Safe Mode in Windows, It allows you to Wipe your entire phone or perform other recovery options if you are unable to access the phone when you turn it on. A custom recovery allows all these functions, but on top of that, allows you to flash (install) files to your phone, Like your CyanogenMod.
In a nutshell, if you want CyanogenMod on your Ace 3, you will have to:
1. Install drivers on your PC so that it recognises your phone
2. Using ODIN, flash a custom Recovery
3. Download a CyanogenMod port found here on the forums.
4. Install (Flash) it in your Custom recovery.
The guides here on XDA are really good, all you have to do is do your homework, read, understand and you will have no problems.
Good Luck with your quest on Custom ROMS:good:
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I have taken the coward's way out. I went into my local neighbourhood PC techie shop and asked if they knew of a reliable local phone engineer who could install Cyanogen for me. The boss' assistant said he does that sort of thing for a hobby and was happy to do it for me in return for a donation to his drone fund! He seems to made a cracking job of it and my wife is overjoyed to have her Ace back in a turbo-charged state.
Many thanks for your help and I am only sorry I was not brave enough to act on it.

Garth Horigan said:
I have taken the coward's way out. I went into my local neighbourhood PC techie shop and asked if they knew of a reliable local phone engineer who could install Cyanogen for me. The boss' assistant said he does that sort of thing for a hobby and was happy to do it for me in return for a donation to his drone fund! He seems to made a cracking job of it and my wife is overjoyed to have her Ace back in a turbo-charged state.
Many thanks for your help and I am only sorry I was not brave enough to act on it.
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It's okay. We all know how daunting these things can be because you don't want to brick your device.
Maybe in the future you will be able to try it yourself.