Hello,
so you was waiting so long for this? there it is - first ROM for Focus
March 2011 release!!
Enjoy it
Samsung-i917-Focus-firmware-UCKC3-ATT-USA
i did not test it personally, so you take your personal risk
Happy Flashing
is hardspl needed?
has anyone used this? is it working? I am about to do it right now and I will let you know with the results..
Please report back.
carmello1911 said:
has anyone used this? is it working? I am about to do it right now and I will let you know with the results..
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I tried this in my Focus but it doesn't work. I got the following message on the attached screenshot.. any ideas on this? it seems that the installer doesn't recognise my device as a Samsung Focus therefore it doesn't continue with the flashing procedure..
PavelX1 said:
Hello,
so you was waiting so long for this? there it is - first ROM for Focus
March 2011 release!!
Enjoy it
Samsung-i917-Focus-firmware-UCKC3-ATT-USA
i did not test it personally, so you take your personal risk
Happy Flashing
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March 2011 so that means nodo?
carmello1911 said:
I tried this in my Focus but it doesn't work. I got the following message on the attached screenshot.. any ideas on this? it seems that the installer doesn't recognise my device as a Samsung Focus therefore it doesn't continue with the flashing procedure..
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There are two versions of I8700 (Omnia 7) firmwares
one for Retail Devices that are signed by "WP7_PRODUCT" and one for Developer Devices - signed by "WP7_ENGINEER"
For Focus me dont have any "WP7_PRODUCT" signed firmwares, so i am not sure if that one me put online today (signed by "WP7_ENGINEER") are suitable for Retail Phones that AT&T sells.
So its about to check all and get the best from this....its better to have something that nothing (some people will be VERY happy to see even maybe not flashable ROM)...
where did you find this ROM? do you have the other one also?!
He already said he doesn't have the WP7_PRODUCT release.
BTW, thanks, if this is the real thing it will make a lot of people happy!
you are right.. excuse me.. do you think is possible to alter or tweak few things on this one and make it workable to the retail devices as well?
The rom loader appears to be for a different phone. I tried using the demo mode rom loader to load these rom files, as each tmp file corresponded with one of these rom files, but when i replaced the demo rom files with the legitimate rom files it would not move forward with the flash. Perhaps someone will figure it out.
cmmsex1i said:
Thanks but did not work, Its not the Retail Rom wish if u could find one. Thanks again
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How can you say the rom is not retail... the loader surely is not, as it is looking for an SPH-i350 when it should be looking for the focus (SPH-i917)
If I was a little better with ollydbg id already have a solution but I am not very good with disassembly.
the rom is clearly not retail, but it is for this phone, and i would not mind testing it, as i do not use my focus for service right now, just my epic 4g
so probably what we need is someone to change the loader? could be a good idea to post this thread in a less specific forum as maybe someone should be able to do that..
carmello1911 said:
I tried this in my Focus but it doesn't work. I got the following message on the attached screenshot.. any ideas on this? it seems that the installer doesn't recognise my device as a Samsung Focus therefore it doesn't continue with the flashing procedure..
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the same error
M dying to get Samsung Focus ROm
Guys my problem is I have a samsung focus which was unlocked with a code. i was on 7004 and i used Chevron Updater to update it by mistake I chose UK instead of US and now though the Phone has got the NODO update and works well but I can't open few applications like Phone(call), Text, Email etc and those applications are just crashing the moment i click them.
and worst thing is I can't connect it to ZUNE because the initial setup can't be completed (the setup of accepting terms and opening LIVE ID) and the ZUNE says that "PHONE SETUP INCOMPLETE"
Plese let me know if there is any way to connect the phone to zune so that i can update it through zune
first of all please read the rules, secondly, do not double or cross post ( this is the same with most forum), and lastly post in the right thread.
back to the subject, apart from this rom, has there been a non branded rom available, the last time i was gonna buy a i917 from expansys hk, i did remember that the phone boot up without the at&t logo, does this mean the f/w is non branded or simply the logo was just removed.
No there is no Samsung FOcus Rom (Retail) available on net!!!!!!!!!!
I can confirm that this rom does in fact work. Not all devices are recognised (I suspect the update tool looks for a developer device). But on a recognised device that I tested, this worked flawlessly and successfully reflashed the device to 7.0.7390.0
For those that want to force the rom to your phone, you may want to try the command line "UpdateWP" found under Program Files\Zune. Note, I haven't tested this method.
what application did u use to flash the focus as the one with it reports error..
Anyway thanks for hopes
dvorak123 said:
I can confirm that this rom does in fact work. Not all devices are recognised (I suspect the update tool looks for a developer device). But on a recognised device that I tested, this worked flawlessly and successfully reflashed the device to 7.0.7390.0
For those that want to force the rom to your phone, you may want to try the command line "UpdateWP" found under Program Files\Zune. Note, I haven't tested this method.
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Are you saying you used the attachment in the beginning of this thread to flash a samsung focus of yours? And if that is what I am to believe, was this phone to your knowledge a special model, or a model meant to be used as a dev device?
I was pretty excited to see the Mango update is now available for the masses.. I mean those of us who don't have our devices unlocked as a developer phone so I decided to try my hands on it. But now I have some issues. When I open ZUNE I see update is available.
It tries to update but than after rebooting and finishing step 2/2: ERROR Code 80180048. apppers
I tried this several times on Win7 X64 and x86 but I still have the same problem.
Any ideas? maybe am getting something wrong
you need to download a beta copy of zune (4.8) google it my friend
rlatarche said:
you need to download a beta copy of zune (4.8) google it my friend
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I tried but didn't help
This could be happening for 2 reasons... Apparently your phone is getting confused by which update to download.
1) Did you unlock at any point with Chevron? If so you probably didn't check off all the languages. If this is the problem just look for the Microsoft approved walsh fix, very easy to find.
Then restore your phone to the version before it was provisioned for mango and apply the walsh fix. VERY IMPORTANT CHECK OFF EVERY LANGUAGE. Then restart the mango process and people have posted that this should work.
2) If, like me, your a registered developer and still getting this error then unfortunately I've only been able to find 1 fix. Microsoft is working on correcting the problem but has said it will take a couple weeks. So on to the fun part. You need to flash your phone back to factory form. Flash not reset. You lose everything. Good this is your purchase history, contacts and calendar should be attached to your live id, if not you might want to sync them.
To flash your rom just search these wonderful forums to find it. All I searched for was "flash focus rom" and found a thread with the files and instructions were in the files. Once your phone has been flash you should have no problem updating to mango although you have to go through all the original updates and re install and set up your phone.
Hope this helps... it worked for me.
mrcrazy11 said:
This could be happening for 2 reasons... Apparently your phone is getting confused by which update to download.
1) Did you unlock at any point with Chevron? If so you probably didn't check off all the languages. If this is the problem just look for the Microsoft approved walsh fix, very easy to find.
Then restore your phone to the version before it was provisioned for mango and apply the walsh fix. VERY IMPORTANT CHECK OFF EVERY LANGUAGE. Then restart the mango process and people have posted that this should work.
2) If, like me, your a registered developer and still getting this error then unfortunately I've only been able to find 1 fix. Microsoft is working on correcting the problem but has said it will take a couple weeks. So on to the fun part. You need to flash your phone back to factory form. Flash not reset. You lose everything. Good this is your purchase history, contacts and calendar should be attached to your live id, if not you might want to sync them.
To flash your rom just search these wonderful forums to find it. All I searched for was "flash focus rom" and found a thread with the files and instructions were in the files. Once your phone has been flash you should have no problem updating to mango although you have to go through all the original updates and re install and set up your phone.
Hope this helps... it worked for me.
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Thanks for reaching out to help me but I think I will give up now. I did all what you told me.. I read from other places even before you responded but it still didn't work. Am thinking its a problem with my Samsung Omnia phone so I guess I have to wait till the Final release of mango comes out. I had also the same issue with NoDo, I had to wait till the official Samsung fix came before I could finally get it.. guess this is like that too.
Sorry I couldn't help more. I have an unlocked ATT Focus running on Rogers... I was able to flash an Omnia 7 ROM on it but that was horrible because the phone literally began to mix the up and down and the portrait and landscape modes.
Did you try and flash your omnia back to stock?
I couldn't return back to the the stock ROM. My boot-loader is probably damaged . When I press the the volume up + and camera button to enter into download mode all I see is the black and white screen ..
Hey Guys,
SO i upgraded to 7712, Its pretty nice, however, there is no Chevron Tool that will unlock this build. Also, cannot edit registry either. And the last thing, I really don't like the "Not for Resale" screen when booting up.
Can someone show me a guide on how to revert back to the original OS that AT&T will support if I need their help with anything?
I have searched, but maybe i am missing keywords.
Thanks!
Just use the backup you created during the upgrade procedure.
Cyruss89 said:
Just use the backup you created during the upgrade procedure.
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I needed help with this also, had some problems with my phone and need to claim warranty. completely forgot about the restore feature. Thanks!
So here is another scenario,
What do you do is your restore fails?
Edit: Found a video tutorial
http://youtu.be/hvw5gLY6sOc
Hi,
i have a question i can't answer myself. I used the search and google too, but i couldn't find a answer.
How can i keep my whole phone configuration, including installed apps, games and my personal contacts when i like to upgrade my version of DFT Rom to a newer version?
Because its very annoying that i have to set up my phone completely every time when i install a new DFT Rom version.
Is there a solution to update the DFT Rom on my phone without formatting the device, like i would update it with Zune?
Thanks !
There is a Homebrew tool which can do this. It backups everything i.e.as it is an image. Find this tool here
If you cant get it right, ping me up and I will put a link to my tutorial which I wrote using the same tool, but arranged things right. I have a done a video for that tool as proof that it works.
Ok, thanks, it would be great if you show me your tutorial
Hi.
I apoligize for the new thread. Im starting one as i couldnt find infomation.
The phone has been in hibernation for over 6 months. I just hoped that i find some way of extracting them someday and came across it today.
I short, I'm not very technical. I want to install the app from the thread below to back up my text/whatsapp msgs. However, i have no clue as to how to go about installing the app on the phone. I tried opening the attachment d/l link through the phone but it doesnt support the format.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448197
Can some kind soul help me out?
Kind regards
PS- its a samsung focus with Win 7.
Or if someone can tell me how to access this file \Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\BackupVols\CommsBackup.xml it does me the job.
Thanks in advance!
What OS version does the phone have currently?
What firmware version does the phone have currently (preferably in Samsung's LetterLetterNumber format, i.e. KK2)?
Does the phone currently have any unlocks applied (Dev unlock, Interop unlock, custom ROM, etc.)?
Thank you for the prompt response.
I week after posting this request I lost the phone to a kid to who tossed it to the floor like one of her toys. The phone was very functional so bought a new one.
@ mods - please close this thread.