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[ROM][STOCK UVKD1 - FLASHABLE] T959VUVKD1 Zip File

So after a bit of work I was able to decrypt the encrypted file from the fus.samsungmobile.com site. The result? The stock zip able to be flashed to your device to put it on UVKD1.
Mostly I did this because of people who may have problems with Kies Mini to update to UVKD1 (like I did, took forever to get drivers etc and kies to behave).
Again this is completely stock! Nothing done to it. I did use Kies Mini to apply this update automatically, but again it's the unencrypted zip that gets flashed to your phone.
As always, I'm not responsible for bricking your device etc. etc.
I imagine this can be used via ODIN to update your device, but again I haven't gone through this process.
As I have not tested this method personally, I cannot guarantee anything. Just wanted to provide the STOCK Zip without the encryption on it.
Anyone more knowledgeable about this please feel free to interject.
Stock UVKD1 ZIP
http://www.multiupload.com/NW7XF9XQYT

Omg KD1 awesomeee u hope they fix the SMS issues and some of the other issued the sgs4g had.
thanks man you rule.
I'm downloading it to try it
Inside the zip there is a .tar.nd5 file would I be able to flash it with Odin like the other .tar that we have around?
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Zixx said:
Omg KD1 awesomeee u hope they fix the SMS issues and some of the other issued the sgs4g had.
thanks man you rule.
I'm downloading it to try it
Inside the zip there is a .tar.nd5 file would I be able to flash it with Odin like the other .tar that we have around?
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That's what I figure. No PIT as far as I know either.
I imagine following the ODIN guide is the proper way to flash this stock KD1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001759.

joedeveloper said:
That's what I figure. No PIT as far as I know either.
I imagine following the ODIN guide is the proper way to flash this stock KD1 .
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Well lets give it a try in the name of well trying to get the newest Rom a try Xd. The only thing I'm wondering is what does that .DLL does
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Flashing Works good and flawless no issue.

arahma said:
Flashing Works good and flawless no issue.
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Did u flash using odin or using recovery?

I used odin 1.3, 512.pt and no partition.

Has anyone tried flashing this with a rooted phone that also has the bootanimation change applied? I just don't want to brick my phone lol.

arahma said:
I used odin 1.3, 512.pt and no partition.
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You used a .pit file and had no issues??

Heimdall worked on this. And (in a fit of insanity), I had Deodexed KC1, flashed the 4 files right over KC1.
Its booting fine.
(Update - it's booted. Now I have to go through rooting it...again).

sgyee said:
Heimdall worked on this. And (in a fit of insanity), I had Deodexed KC1, flashed the 4 files right over KC1.
Its booting fine.
(Update - it's booted. Now I have to go through rooting it...again).
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LOL I know what you mean. Word is there will be a deodexed version of this fairly soon

Anyone else get SuperOneClick with RITC exploit to work with KD1? I can't.

sgyee said:
Anyone else get SuperOneClick with RITC exploit to work with KD1? I can't.
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use psneuter I don't use rage, and i think in the latest version it's been taken out.

joedeveloper said:
use psneuter I don't use rage, and i think in the latest version it's been taken out.
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Cool. It's rooted again. So, at least the normal tools work fine.
Now, I'm going to play with it. See what (if any) is different. Likely - nothing.

sgyee said:
Cool. It's rooted again. So, at least the normal tools work fine.
Now, I'm going to play with it. See what (if any) is different. Likely - nothing.
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only thing I noticed was that the pattern lockscreen now has the emergency button at the bottom centered below the pattern. It's fairly smooth, seems like mostly bug fixes based on the release notes.
I'd really be curious to find out what the OTA url is for this, but not sure anyone here is going to get the OTA, cause we're probably all rooted or that and KC1 won't.
However, if anyone does wanna logcat and then get the OTA eventually that would be cool.

deodexed version is coming soon!

chadster214 said:
deodexed version is coming soon!
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Awesomeness!!!
Hopefully we get a Nice Boot animation with the Deodexed Version I hate the Pink Boot animation thingy

chadster214 said:
deodexed version is coming soon!
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Cool! That's gonna be nice.

This was awesome.
I thought i had to redo my homescreens, my contacts, etc.
But everything stayed the same.
Thanks!
EDIT:
Meh, it seems i still can't send picture messages...

MarkP80nj said:
This was awesome.
I thought i had to redo my homescreens, my contacts, etc.
But everything stayed the same.
Thanks!
EDIT:
Meh, it seems i still can't send picture messages...
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Maybe coverage? I just sent a picture message with out any problems.

[ROM] Gingerbread for odin 6/15/2011

Well everyone here is the moment we have all been waiting for a little GB love for our SGS4G http://hotfile.com/dl/121009639/fc3e54d/T595VUVKF1.rar.html down load file run through odin Gingerbread Goodness credit to birgertime for the find.
Password For the file is samfirmware.com
This Rom is not Rooted

Currently no way to get back to our own roms right now with that GB rom! I cannot for the life of me restore my backups.

Eric-1987 said:
Currently no way to get back to our own roms right now with that GB rom! I cannot for the life of me restore my backups.
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Sorry for your woes. Hope u get things worked out. If you do get things worked out wait until one of the devs fixes this issue. I'm sure well see a deodexed version soon, I hope.
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I love it, downloading right now. Lets see how our phone files

This is huge. Has anyone rooted this yet? That's the question. Superoneclick doesn't seem to do the trick.
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Eric-1987 said:
Currently no way to get back to our own roms right now with that GB rom! I cannot for the life of me restore my backups.
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pretty sure you need a root before you can do that buddy

Eric-1987 said:
Currently no way to get back to our own roms right now with that GB rom! I cannot for the life of me restore my backups.
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You can odin a ROM that's gotten rooted so you can use quickreboot or adb to get into recovery mode, then you can use CWM from there if you had it installed already. I just had to flash an old rooted ROM to be able to get to recover my CWM backup.
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OP, by the way the password for the file at that link is
samfirmware.com

FBis251 said:
You can odin a ROM that's gotten rooted so you can use quickreboot or adb to get into recovery mode, then you can use CWM from there if you had it installed already. I just had to flash an old rooted ROM to be able to get to recover my CWM backup.
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OP, by the way the password for the file at that link is
samfirmware.com
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Thanks will update original post

Ah man I just got my phone to my liking lol.
I think I'll wait a bit though as this is almost like a KC1 for froyo. Leaked build, so there will probably be a final build avail via OTA and Kies.

nothing better to do might as well flash and play lol worse comes to worse can always odin back and recover with clockwork

super!
flashing rite now. let you guys know how it goes later.

Just curious ....Anyone else not able to get into download mode or stock recovery via ANY METHOD ?

Bl4ckpheniX said:
Just curious ....Anyone else not able to get into download mode or stock recovery via ANY METHOD ?
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That would be no bueno. Definitely interested to hear if you can get into Download mode, recovery not as much. DL at least you have ODIN.

^^uh oh
10chara

I tried to flash without the bootloader using Heimdall so I can flash back. it finished flashing but wont boot to the OS. so I Odined back to KD1.

try the home button should allow u to flash back via odin

fknfocused said:
^^uh oh
10chara
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I think on the galaxy s phones they couldn't get into recovery or dl mode unless they flashed the gingerbread boot loader
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Just flashed with no problem. Everything seems to work fine. I dont see much changes just some of the menu settings. Phone seems to run smooth. Gonna use it for a bit and let you guys know.
Thanksssssssssssssssss!!!

To going to download mode first you must open ODIN. Assume your phone is off. Then press and hold the volume + and - then plug the USB to your PC. You should see a BIG yellow triangle on the phone said Download mode. Hope this helps.

Keymapping is changed in GB. Not familiar with your phone nut on the original Vibrant GB bootloaders now require one volume key instead of two.

How to root Samsung S 4G 2.3.6

I am using this so yes it works.
Download included at the bottom if your phone bricks use ODIN to unbrick it.
WARNING I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR PHONE GETTING BRICKED USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
Tools to update your Samsung Galaxy S 4G to GB 2.3.6 and root it.
1) Install phone drivers on your 32or64-bit Windows machine
2) Install Odin
3) Restart phone in Download Mode and connect to USB
4) Load GB Rom either 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 to 'PDA' in Odin and press start
5) Restart phone in Download Mode and connect to USB
6) Load 1st Root Rom to 'PDA' in Odin and press start (phone will be in boot loop after this step. Do a battery pull and)
7) Restart phone in Download Mode and connect to USB
8) Load 2nd Root Rom in Odin and press start
This will update your Samsung Galaxy S 4G to GB 2.3.6 and root it.
UPDATES:
Added 2.6.2.rom from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18783959&postcount=1
References:
Updating to Gingerbread:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/galaxy-s-4g-t959v-update-android-2-3-6-uvkj5/
http://http://droidangel.blogspot.com/2011/09/t-mobile-usa-samsung-galaxy-s-4g.html
Rooting:
http://www.androidtotal.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s-4g-gingerbread-2.3.3-kf1-firmware/
Or for using the "alt-root" directory:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16160325
PIT&CSC included in download
The only problem I'm having with this root is I can't get Wi-Fi to work.
To fix your Wi-Fi issues install this using your phone to do it so it installs in onto your SD card Valhalla v1.3.2

On step 3 don't you mean download mode?

Model number
"Nexus One"
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Any reason why you used the KJ5 rom instead of the newer KJ6 that most roms are being based off right now?

is this the easiest way to root samsung galaxy s for tmobole?thanks in advance for help.
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What phone are your screenshots of?
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Light-라이트 said:
Model number
"Nexus One"
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I pulled those pictures off of google.

[email protected] said:
I pulled those pictures off of google.
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To illustrate what exactly?
Could cause a bit of hesitation with the confusion.
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I"m new all I did was got pics off of google showing 2.3.6 is all I did nothing wrong about that.

[email protected] said:
I"m new all I did was got pics off of google showing 2.3.6 is all I did nothing wrong about that.
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Nobody said you did anything wrong. It only caused a bit of confusion on my part, making me hesitant on trying your method.
Btw, if you're phone is rooted there are free screenshot apps in the market.
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Yea I see where your going I couldn't find any other pictures besides those so I used them.

EvoSideHustlAZ said:
is this the easiest way to root samsung galaxy s for tmobole?thanks in advance for help.
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honestly, I think it's easier to just grab one of DrHonk's rooted kernels from the dev section and flash that via ODIN, and it also gets you CWM.
Just make sure you don't try to flash a gingerbread (2.3.x) kernel over a froyo (2.2.x) rom and vice versa

Can i do this running 2.2.1? Like updating from Froyo to this firmware, or do I have to update to something else first?

Dr Honk also has froyo kernels posted. Also you could try any of the great roms here as most of them are rooted. Just be sure to read the Noobs guide to flashing very carefully. In the Android developement section RaverX3X has posted the latest stock kernel + root + deodexed + debloat. Your best bet if you want stock.

The only problem I'm having with this root is I can't get Wi-Fi to work.
To fix your Wi-Fi issues install this using your phone to do it so it installs in onto your SD card Valhalla v1.3.2[/QUOTE]
I'm confused what is exactly the "this" you need to install get back the wifi. I got it rooted and on GB 2.3.6 but confused on what I need to do to get back wifi.
Thanks

What if you are on a ota 2.3.6?
How would you go about rooting that?

144saint said:
What if you are on a ota 2.3.6?
How would you go about rooting that?
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If you just want root, you can use the latest SuperOneClick. If you want root/CWM/voodoo lagfix you can:
- Install drhonk's kj1 kernel via ODIN
- Install bhundven's KJ6 Heimdall One-Click
I suggest the latter as it's based on the KJ6 kernel & only needs Java to install.

mike-y said:
honestly, I think it's easier to just grab one of DrHonk's rooted kernels from the dev section and flash that via ODIN, and it also gets you CWM.
Just make sure you don't try to flash a gingerbread (2.3.x) kernel over a froyo (2.2.x) rom and vice versa
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This is in my opinion the easiest way, the fastest way, and therefore the best way.
Root+Red CWM. The basis for all your flashing needs.

7TimesCursed said:
This is in my opinion the easiest way, the fastest way, and therefore the best way.
Root+Red CWM. The basis for all your flashing needs.
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The upshot to the CWM in bhundven's kernel is that it's CWM 5 which doesn't have the problem with mounting /system on GB ROMs. However, you can't restore your previous CWM backups with it, either.

Didnt work for me, just sticks on the fugomod screen.

root question

I will probably get flamed, but I have looked and can't find a direct answer. I just got my t959v as a replacement for my Vib. Can I root this without a PC? I'm on stock 2.3.6.
Thanks in advance.

Just to clarify, when you say "without a PC" do you mean no computer at all or that you're using a Mac/Linux computer?
If you have no access to a computer with which to use SuperOneClick or to load up a modified kernel, then I don't think it can be done as standard recovery doesn't give you the ability to flash like you can in CWM.

I have a theory but it is only a theory. I will verify at a later date or you can jump in if you want (might soft brick, recovering requires a computer).
Theoretically you should be able to use kernel flasher to flash a custom kernel with cwm. Then flash a ROM with root.
Again I have not verified this works but I will try soon (insert vague time stamp here)
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Bassmanjames said:
I have a theory but it is only a theory. I will verify at a later date or you can jump in if you want (might soft brick, recovering requires a computer).
Theoretically you should be able to use kernel flasher to flash a custom kernel with cwm. Then flash a ROM with root.
Again I have not verified this works but I will try soon (insert vague time stamp here)
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I haven't tried one of those & didn't even think about that. Good mention for sure. I'm game with testing that theory with you at some point if you want.

Was hoping it would be as easy as the 959. Copy an update.zip to my sd, reinstall packages and bam, guess not. Will try the kernel flasher method. Thanks guys!

stncldtex said:
Was hoping it would be as easy as the 959. Copy an update.zip to my sd, reinstall packages and bam, guess not. Will try the kernel flasher method. Thanks guys!
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No worries. You could try the method you described; I've not done that. I'm wanting to say the one time I tried to flash something that way using standard recovery that I got signature verification errors.
Good luck; let us know if you need any assistance.

No go, on kernel flasher. No root access. Can I install cwm without root from my phone?

stncldtex said:
No go, on kernel flasher. No root access. Can I install cwm without root from my phone?
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I don't know of a way without one of the custom kernels. All of the ones I am aware of come with CWM/root/voodoo lagfix.
I will admit I've never looked into adding CWM without root access or if it can be done, though.

stncldtex said:
Was hoping it would be as easy as the 959. Copy an update.zip to my sd, reinstall packages and bam, guess not. Will try the kernel flasher method. Thanks guys!
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I believe the update.zip method was for Froyo.

You have to be rooted to use a kernel flasher which sorta defeats the purpose lol
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vgcraze said:
You have to be rooted to use a kernel flasher which sorta defeats the purpose lol
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Yeah like I said, just a theory. Haven't used myself ever. Looks like you need a computer to root. And I don't recommend a Mac! Lol : Rips out hair
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Will Gingerbreak work?

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Will Gingerbreak work?
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Try it and tell us. Might as well give it a shot.
Your best bet is to go to a friend's house who's got a computer and follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_4G#Rooting

FBis251 said:
Try it and tell us. Might as well give it a shot.
Your best bet is to go to a friend's house who's got a computer and follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_4G#Rooting
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Negative on Gingerbreak. Oh well! I can either wait till my pit $hit$ out my laptop or get a new one I guess. Thanks for your help.

Download a Dr. Honk kernel and use Odin to flash the modified kernel and ull have root/cwm / voodoo sound
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erikmm said:
Download a Dr. Honk kernel and use Odin to flash the modified kernel and ull have root/cwm / voodoo sound
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Dude you didn't read the thread, he's got no computer access.

Just wanted to thank you guys for your help. I am now rooted. Got a new laptop, and flashed Drhonk's kernel.

stncldtex said:
Just wanted to thank you guys for your help. I am now rooted. Got a new laptop, and flashed Drhonk's kernel.
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Awesome. Too bad we still need to use a computer to work with our phones but eh, if you have such an expensive phone I'm sure there's a computer nearby nowadays. .
Glad you got it working, but I'd recommend flashing one of bhundven's kernels since they are newer. Subscribe to his kernel thread for updates.

Phone bricked, need help

So I have decided to flash a custom ROM on my SGS. I've update the firmware to 2.2 via Kies and rooted the phone with SuperOneClick. I then tried to install a custom kernel from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1080871. I then followed the direction on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/Kernels and flashed the kernel. I flashed the kernel with SGS kernel flasher and rebooted. The booting animation came up with the word Android flashing on top of it, the S logo soon went away and only left with the android logo and the phone seems to be stuck there. I could go into the CwM Voodoo Lagfix Recovery v3.0.2.8x by pressing every button on the phone. What can I do now to get my phone working again?

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So I have decided to flash a custom ROM on my SGS. I've update the firmware to 2.2 via Kies and rooted the phone with SuperOneClick. I then tried to install a custom kernel from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1080871. I then followed the direction on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/Kernels and flashed the kernel. I flashed the kernel with SGS kernel flasher and rebooted. The booting animation came up with the word Android flashing on top of it, the S logo soon went away and only left with the android logo and the phone seems to be stuck there. I could go into the CwM Voodoo Lagfix Recovery v3.0.2.8x by pressing every button on the phone. What can I do now to get my phone working again?
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Are you on the SGS4G? I see your name is SGSIIIUser.....just want to make sure you are on the right phone. If you are referring to the SGS4G, have you tried Heimdall One Click?

Yes, I'm talking about the SGS4G, I thought I would play around with my SGS4G after upgraded to SIII. I have no tried Heimdall One Click. What can I do with it?

One click to stock
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SGSIIIUser said:
Yes, I'm talking about the SGS4G, I thought I would play around with my SGS4G after upgraded to SIII. I have no tried Heimdall One Click. What can I do with it?
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Put your phone in download mode and run Heimdall. There are three versions, but one is just a kernel that get your phone rooted if you're on a stock rom. Run either other two will get your phone back to Gingerbread. Remember to click on boot loader option as well if you are from Froyo. This will ensure your phone boot up properly and able to get into CWM if you decided to install a custom rom like ICS.
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Where exactly can I download Heimdall? I tried to look around and I found One Click Unpackager, One Click Unbrick. I'm not sure which one I should use.

SGSIIIUser said:
Where exactly can I download Heimdall? I tried to look around and I found One Click Unpackager, One Click Unbrick. I'm not sure which one I should use.
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Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498

The model I have is T959 without the v? Is there a difference between the two? Is it ok to use the T959V version?

No... the 959 is just the SGS, not the SGS4G. And they're VERY different. You'll want to go to the SGS forum if you actually have a T959, no-V.

I'm pretty sure this is the 4G version. Maybe I have the model number wrong, but the box of the phone has the picture of the Avatar movie on it. Or the vibrant version. Is that a T959 or T959V?
edit: after a little bit digging, I might be on the wrong forum :S

SGSIIIUser said:
The model I have is T959 without the v? Is there a difference between the two? Is it ok to use the T959V version?
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Yes, yours is a Vibrant version. You cannot use roms in this forum. It will get your phone bricked. Go to the Vibrant forum instead.
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gizmoscoop said:
Yes, yours is a Vibrant version. You cannot use roms in this forum. It will get your phone bricked. Go to the Vibrant forum instead.
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Got it! Gonna head there now. Thanks for your help anyway.