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Sorry about the numerous posts, I have now successfully rooted my phone (I know its not impressive...). Now I have a few questions:
1. How do I put the latest stock android on my SGS4G? Or the latest "good" version of android on my SGS4G?
2. Since the phone is default on tmobile, I was wondering, will I still be able to do wifi calls? What I mean by that is, when I got the phone, it had a wifi calling app that turned off cell phone connections whenever I had wifi.
3. Will I be able to tether without tmobile charging me for tethering? I do have a data plan.
4. I know rooting is basically like gaining administrator access, but what are the biggest advantages of rooting? Just a personal question to you guys.
5. Last, will I be able to restore my phone as if I had just bought it from tmobile, if I install the latest, or best android version onto it?
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP GUYS. It really helps.
If you are on gingerbread 2.3.6 you have the latest stock rom.
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cardboardhome said:
Sorry about the numerous posts, I have now successfully rooted my phone (I know its not impressive...). Now I have a few questions:
1. How do I put the latest stock android on my SGS4G? Or the latest "good" version of android on my SGS4G?
You have it.
2. Since the phone is default on tmobile, I was wondering, will I still be able to do wifi calls? What I mean by that is, when I got the phone, it had a wifi calling app that turned off cell phone connections whenever I had wifi.
Yes
3. Will I be able to tether without tmobile charging me for tethering? I do have a data plan.
Yes
4. I know rooting is basically like gaining administrator access, but what are the biggest advantages of rooting? Just a personal question to you guys.
Play around and find out. Go to the market and look for apps that require root.
5. Last, will I be able to restore my phone as if I had just bought it from tmobile, if I install the latest, or best android version onto it?
Yes
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP GUYS. It really helps.
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I have 2.2.1. Firmware version, how do I get 2.3.6? and again thanks for all your help.
Your best bet is to read the stickies in the forum. All the information you need is here ready for you to read. There are step by step very detailed instructions for what you need to do.
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Here is a link to get you started. And to serve as an example of the effort other members have made to make this as painless as possible for you if you are willing to read.
Step by Step on how to flash any Gingerbread ROM
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alright I'm following the guide, can someone link me to a stock 2.3.6. ROM?
Have your pick. Stock included. Again notice this is a sticky that is easily found if you'd look. Good luck.
golmar88 - {BIBLE} Galaxy S 4G (12/25/11)
Here is a CWM flashable gingerbread stock from RaverX3X:
RaverX3X - Kj6-Rom-CWM-Offical-GB-2.3.6
If you want the best of the best roms, of course IMO, follow Raver's work.
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Okay look, its not that I'm too lazy to look for these posts, I don't understand which they are. Like I said, I'm just starting to learn about android so I don't know what deodexed is, so that's why I'm asking people to help me find a stock 2.3.6. with no modifications.
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Okay look, its not that I'm too lazy to look for these posts, I don't understand which they are. Like I said, I'm just starting to learn about android so I don't know what deodexed is, so that's why I'm asking people to help me find a stock 2.3.6. with no modifications.
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Stock 2.3.6? You can either upgrade via Samsung's official Kies Mini software or you can grab RaverX3X's ROM-ODIN-2.3.6-Gingerbread Offical. It's based on the Kies files downloaded from Samsung just repackaged for ODIN for people having issues using Kies.
Reread above.
Edit: Stephen beat me to it. I put a CWM flashable stock link above. He posted the odin version. If you become familiar with flashing in CWM you can flash any rom... at least that has been my experience so far.
Edit 2: Here is another helpful set of instructions with files included: GB Ext4 Starter Pack
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We also have a wiki page for our phone. Search the general forum for 'wiki' and you'll find a thread I posted about it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/
Search the page for 'T959V'. Click on the link on the name of the phone below the image.
Happy New Year!!!
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I'm following this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16600185
But when it says "Step 10: Download drhonks KG4 kernal.", which one do I download KG4 or..., and which md5 file inside do I use?
Search the developer forum for "kj6 one click" Read the entire thread. Pick the option with the OP's beta kernel. Proceed to flash. click thanks to the OP. Easiest method ever.
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Hey man.... go down a couple threads to downgrading KJ6. Stephen and I walked that guy through the same thing you want to do. If you have any question after reading that thread we are here to help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421639
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Okay I am seriously confused right now. Can we just start over fresh?
Basically this is what happened:
1. I succesfully rooted my phone using superoneclick
2. I was going through the tutorial found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16600185
But then Stephen mentioned that I could just using kies through samsung.
3. I tried Kies, but it didn't work
4. I talked to samsung representatives for like an hour with no success
5. I tried to put stock gingerbread from RaverX3X.
6. I almost bricked my phone since it just nonstopped restarted while displaying a bunch of dots on the screen
7. I restored my phone to factory settings
Right now it says I have 2.3.4 (Gingerbread I believe), but I have no idea how... So what I'm looking to do is to put RaverX3X's official gingerbread on my phone. My phone is not rooted, and doesn't have anything on it I believe. No USB drivers either. Where should I start?
And again thank you guys for sticking with me and helping me, I am so confused so if you can just either give me step-by-step instructions, or link me to a topic that has them. THANK YOU
Double check what version your phone says it has. 2.3.6?
If so you have what you want it seems.
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I have firmware 2.3.4.
Thanks for the quick reply, and everyone else for your help.
Did you read the thread I posted above? There is some good info pertaining to your situation.
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Ok dont flame me lol....i am coming from the vibrant inwhich i broke...to the mt4g ,to this phone and im wondering now that i have rooted thos phone....is flashing roms,kernels,and modems similar to doing it on the vibrant thru cwm....i have been doing alot of reading and just need a tip or two....i am confused.....this thing is so similar to the vibrant....that i feel like i am back on it and dont want to get the wrong idea
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It depends, are you using 2.2.1 or 2.3.6? Best bet to get started is the hemidall kj6. Find it in our development section.
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It's important to make sure that if you want to go to gingerbread from froyo, that you have the correct bootloaders installed. Don't use Rom Manager. Period. Don't Install CWM from Rom Manager. There is a sticky about it, but everyone seems to ignore it.
This is the thread I have used a few times, and it will get you to Gingerbread with CWM which will allow you to install other gingerbread roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223765
After that you can flash the lagfix 2.3.6 KJ6 Kernel (which is great):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380331
Here are a list of popular roms:
1.) Valhalla Black - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404863
2.) Valhalla Regular - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402966
3.) Octane - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1305145
4.) AOSP Style - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1323973
5.) ICBINB - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278389
6.) Simply Simple - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321611
Each Rom has special instructions- Ravers require specific mounts for example, which can be found under Mounts and Storage in CWM. Good Luck
Thank you so much i am familiar with odin so thats the program ill stick with.
Currantly im on froyo 2.2.1.
As i have just taken my first baby step with this phone by buying and rooting it today i will continue to absorb all the info i can ....slowly
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Am i understanding this right? That you can odin a odin specific rom right to the device ?
Im just not catching on to the bootloaders flashing....im understanding its not like with the vibrant so im getting a lil confused....im still hashing it out in my head that this aint a vibrant lol
Shortbus-Driver said:
Am i understanding this right? That you can odin a odin specific rom right to the device ?
Im just not catching on to the bootloaders flashing....im understanding its not like with the vibrant so im getting a lil confused....im still hashing it out in my head that this aint a vibrant lol
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Yes, you can. However, you have to be careful. If you're going from Froyo to GB (and I think vice-versa) you have to insure the ROM you're flashing has the right boot loaders. Else you could end up with the infamous "rainbow screen" or stuck in a boot loop.
But thats fixable correct?.....
What im getting at .....is im guessin this phone is near unbrickable like the vibrant.....correct?
You can break any phone. Some errors may delete your CWM, which means that you will have to re-flash from Odin, or a similar program. However, if you are careful, and read every instruction properly, then you should be fine. It seems ridiculous at first, especially coming from a Nexus One, but it honestly is a really simple process.
Ok cool i was just checkin to make sure my suspicions were correct
Ok now one more question.....is there no odin flashable rooted 2.3.6? or am i just not finding it?
Cuz now im on 2.3.6 stock unrooted....and id like to sell it rooted as an added bonus to whoever buys it.
Im thinking i want to go back to the vibrant 3g....
2 months and im due to upgrade
Heimdall.
There is a thread in the development forum for a one click root and bhundvens kernel. One click and you are all set
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Exactly what jigglynuts said. However, if you're on 2.3.6 and all you care about is getting it rooted, you can just use the latest SuperOneClick.
You can find a rooting guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_4G#Rooting
Ok guys thanks...oneclick just kept hanging up and the other links i cant seem to dl from.....but its all good i do appreciate the help ive gotten here.....this forum and group of people have been more helpful and friendly than the other two forums ive been a part of....Thank you!
i put the phone up for sale. Again thank you
Well ATM ive still got it,and am running stock GB rooted and running with cwm recovery thanks for all your help.....this phone really aint so bad.....
Ok...
All I wanted to do was flash a custom rom on my Rogers I727R so I could get on my laptops adhoc network.
FoxHound_Otacon_V1_LP4_ICS_GSII_By_SnakeS.zip Seemed to be the right choice.
Rooted phone fine, but couldn't seem to get into cwg with the button combonation.
Heard of Rom Manager so ran that, it began flashing the new rom...
The linux text was in italian for some reason, and then I read errors regarding permissions?
Rebooted phone. MF Bricked.
Bought a usb jig, took about two weeks to arrive, followed the jig instructions, still cant get the phone to turn on.
Used a multimeter to check battery voltage, it's reading 3.665v, should be enough?
Any ideas? Besides having Rogers send it back to Samsung and wait 3 weeks, do I have any other options? Cheers.... ...
Nope but where did you get that rom is is a 727 or 989 rom
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You flashed a ROM from a different phone. Its toasted.
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Yup u need jtag. Service. And also need to only flash i727 or t989 roms
*rubs eyes* f..I thought it said SG2...oh man...
What'll happen if Samsung gets ahold of it? Will they just send it back and say sol?
Sgs2 skyrocket very different then sgs2
rogers dont send your phone to samsung and make you wait 3 weeks, they send you a refurbished GS2 and a return box to put your broken phone and return it back to them. I've do this many times over the past 5 years ive been with them and they never made me wait for any repair
Man, I feel sorry for you. . However, it is not like it is "fried" or anything. A "repair" service is needed to reload the firmware etc.
EDIT: Yeah, try what polish_pat says. TELL THEM YOU TRIED AN OTA SOFTWARE UPDATE, and then the phone just died.
BUT, where the heck did you get the ROM from. Seriously, how could you even THINK of flashing something you had no clue about.
With all respect man, this is a thread all newbies should read. Even when I myself flash ANYTHING I am so tense, even after reading till I get a headache.
Contact adam outler on the forums here. Search for user "Adam Outler". PM him. He will ask you t mail your phone. He is a king in repairs. He has all kinds of hardware tools, and he won't gyp you with exorbitant prices.
Good luck !!
I thought I727r and I9100 were the same thing...argh..
I'll try rogers then on Tuesday and update.
If someone can someone point me to a good rom for I727r so I can get adhoc going when I get my phone back I'd really appreciate it, I really need wifi and adhoc is my only option where I'm located.
Got the rom from galaxys2root.com, didn't realize it wssnt for I727R.
3r4in1ac said:
I thought I727r and I9100 were the same thing...argh..
I'll try rogers then on Tuesday and update.
If someone can someone point me to a good rom for I727r so I can get adhoc going when I get my phone back I'd really appreciate it, I really need wifi and adhoc is my only option where I'm located.
Got the rom from galaxys2root.com, didn't realize it wssnt for I727R.
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Does the USB jig get you into download by ANY chance? Just by fluke or something ! You said you used a jig.
In ht meantime also look for member Adam Outler and PM him. He always has thousand tricks up his sleeve.
Only if soft brick. You have a hard brick
I did the same thing, people keep saying Odin doesn't work for us Canadians, it does, use Odin on your PC, find stock Rogers ROM, flash that, should fix it, and more questions about how, pm me
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Odin only works if he can actually get into download mode he flashed a Rom from a different phone and buggered up
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denenatse said:
I did the same thing, people keep saying Odin doesn't work for us Canadians, it does, use Odin on your PC, find stock Rogers ROM, flash that, should fix it, and more questions about how, pm me
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Who said Odin didn't work on the i727r? There's even a stock tar file for the i727r. Never heard that before, Sorry bruh but if the phone won't kick into download mode then she's toast
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Odin with i727r
Actually what I read here was:
"NOTE: Rogers users double check to make sure each thread you are reading is compatible with your S2 LTE (I727R) before taking action! As a general tip, the ICS leak Odin TAR files are incompatible with the Rogers S2 LTE."
Not the same thing as Odin not working on Rogers' phones.
Hi I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SAMSUNG-SGH-I727) off of Craigslist and it came with a custom ROM. // NexusMod ICS Zero // to be exact. It is running Android Version 4.0.4.
But what I'm wanting is to restore back to the normal firmware because this doesn't let me use some stuff I like and it sometimes bugs up. So I would just prefer the stock version. I HAVE searched around these forums for an answer but nothing really specifies anything. Here is what I know about ROMS
-They use ClockWork Mod *No clue what that is
-They can brick your device while putting a new ROM on your device.
So I obviously would hate for this to happen so if you could guide me through the process it would be amazing! Thank you!
Read the stickies
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Read the stickies
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X is right, this is at the top of the general thread, has everything u need:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427268
I have the Skyrocket (of course) and recently downloaded ICS OTA, or some sort of update. The phone rebooted as normal, but gave me the Clock Work Mod screen. I rebooted the phone from there and got a nice error message on my home screen saying the update was interrupted. What am I doing wrong? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
First!
Read around. Answers are everywhere!
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Maybe im wrong but to do an update like that dont you have to be on stock recovery not cwm. I know some of the experts will chime in. FYI make sure you put things like this in Q&A for future ref.
I'm not sure if it was ICS or not. But I simply clicked on "Check for updates" under device management and I have one. The phone downloads the update but when it restarts I get the CWM Recovery screen. I'm new to Clock Work, but I went ahead and restored my phone to a previous setting through Rom Manager and tried again. Same thing. Do I need to disable CWM?
This is why I made this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27668581
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Ugh.
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nrm5110 said:
This is why I made this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27668581
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Yeah but we all know that no one reads the first page. Oh well same old song and dance lol.
@Madmax, how do I get on a stock recovery. I apologize for being a total noob at this. I couldn't find anything in any other forums.
bangschr said:
@Madmax, how do I get on a stock recovery. I apologize for being a total noob at this. I couldn't find anything in any other forums.
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First thing you need to specify, are you with rogers? Which phone do you have exactly?
flash the recovery file from sammobile through odin. Which also has ICS tar for the Rogers equivalent. Download the file, flash through odin. There is an All in one guide for noobs near the top of the general forum with layed out instructions, just find the post you need on the front page and follow those instructions. It should be listed under returning to stock or unrooting.
i would download the ICS tar from sammobile and use the method in the guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342348
That will show you how to get back to stock. that is the first sticky in the dev section.
Edit: oh beat me to it i type too slow lol.
As this is a question it belongs in Q&A. To OP your questions should should have answers in the stickies and the many Upgrade related thread elsewhere. But since the community pitched in I will just placce in Q&A.
Cheers
madmax49201 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342348
That will show you how to get back to stock. that is the first sticky in the dev section.
Edit: oh beat me to it i type too slow lol.
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read that sticky but dont use the firmware file from their, read this and get the untouched oringinal stock firmware http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26056924#post26056924