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[Q] Anyone here still on FROYO?

Okay, so anyone here still on FROYO?? And I nid some help if I should flash to DXKP9 or not. THX!!

I'm pretty sure DXKP9 is just an Asia-specific version for XXKPQ.
and flashing to GB depends on you.
I've just read and confirmed that GB has dark video recording. If you're not bothered by that, flash it.
Just read up or find some comparison videos on YouTube.

!n0x said:
I'm pretty sure DXKP9 is just an Asia-specific version for XXKPQ.
and flashing to GB depends on you.
I've just read and confirmed that GB has dark video recording. If you're not bothered by that, flash it.
Just read up or find some comparison videos on YouTube.
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And y are so many people on XXKPQ?? And are there any improvements from FROYO to DXKP9? I am on my custom ROM based on FROYO now... THX!!

Yeah, I'm on KB4 and haven't been offered any updates for my UK unlocked I9003.
I know that I can upgrade to GB using Odin, but I'm reluctant to flash non-UK firmware onto the device. It seems only Russian ROMs are available on samfirmware.com
I did complain to Samsung UK and they've confirmed that GB is coming, but they can't say when. I don't actually think there have been any UK updates since May 2011, so I have no idea what they're playing at.

crazbanditz said:
And y are so many people on XXKPQ?? And are there any improvements from FROYO to DXKP9? I am on my custom ROM based on FROYO now... THX!!
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Many are on XXKPQ since most of the mods/ROMs/themes being developed at the moment (with the exception of some, e.g. CM9, CM7 (?) and MIUI(?)), are based on this firmware.
DXKP9 is Gingerbread-based, so there's bound to be improvements. You can try Googling the differences.
OR
http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-android-2-2-froyo-and-android-2-3-gingerbread/
^this
The most noticeable is the new status bar.
davew said:
Yeah, I'm on KB4 and haven't been offered any updates for my UK unlocked I9003.
I know that I can upgrade to GB using Odin, but I'm reluctant to flash non-UK firmware onto the device. It seems only Russian ROMs are available on samfirmware.com
I did complain to Samsung UK and they've confirmed that GB is coming, but they can't say when. I don't actually think there have been any UK updates since May 2011, so I have no idea what they're playing at.
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you can try taking note of your firmware (is it a DX (e.g. DXKP9)? an XX(e.g. XXKPM, XXKPN)? or something else?), then try to find the firmware in the Web when you want to downgrade back to Froyo.
It's a shame that Russian ROMs are available. But it's better than nothing.

you can try taking note of your firmware (is it a DX (e.g. DXKP9)? an XX(e.g. XXKPM, XXKPN)? or something else?), then try to find the firmware in the Web when you want to downgrade back to Froyo.
It's a shame that Russian ROMs are available. But it's better than nothing.
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The phone reports my firmware versions as
PDA: I9003XWKB4
PHONE: I9003XXKB1
CSC: I9003XXKB2
I haven't been able to find any reference to this firmware anywhere on the net, except one thread on an italian forum and one on a spanish forum complaining the same about the lack of updates. If I could find a copy of this firmware I'd probably give one of the russian gingerbreads a try because I could always go back.
As I understand it, there isn't a nandroid backup for the I9003 working - and even when nandroid does work, it can be dodgy if partitions change format type or the bootloader is changed (so I've heard).
I have also read up on how to make your own Odin-flashable ROM by dumping your own firmware, but I'd have no idea if I done the procedure properly until I had to use the backup - and by then it'd be too late.
So right now I'm hoping that Samsung UK will get their act together and release the GB firmwares that everyone else in the world already seems to be enjoying

So now my question is do u tink I shud update to DXKP9 or XXKPQ?? And if I shud which firmware should I update to?

For me I wouldn't do it unless I can get a backup of my current ROM that I know will work in the event of problems with the flash.
If that issue doesn't bother you, and you're not bothered about voiding your warranty, then just flash whatever you like the look of best - but follow the instructions to the letter. As I understand it, you can't flash from Froyo straight to the latest GB version as the older ROMs contain three files and the newer ones only one.
If you were going with European ROMs (XX) you'd have to flash KPE twice first before flashing KPQ. So I'm told. I've not tried it, at your own risk etc.

davew said:
For me I wouldn't do it unless I can get a backup of my current ROM that I know will work in the event of problems with the flash.
If that issue doesn't bother you, and you're not bothered about voiding your warranty, then just flash whatever you like the look of best - but follow the instructions to the letter. As I understand it, you can't flash from Froyo straight to the latest GB version as the older ROMs contain three files and the newer ones only one.
If you were going with European ROMs (XX) you'd have to flash KPE twice first before flashing KPQ. So I'm told. I've not tried it, at your own risk etc.
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I haven't tested the Samsung warranty. But didn't have any problem with Motorola and Sony-Ericsson when my Moto C385 and my SE K610 stoped working. The both services fixed me the phones without problems.
So, if I where you I'll flash the phone with XXKPQ (is what I done hehe)

update to KPQ if you are alright with dim recording of video... IMO its not really that bothersome

KPQ has the highest amount of developer support, but now it seems that most 2.3.6 firmwares work well with stuff designed for kpq, so take a pick! I for one do not find any difference between different regions 2.3.6 roms like xxkpq,ddkp2 etc is there actually any difference or is it just region specific versions?

Oh kay... Thanks

More people are using KPQ and more mods are made for it, so KPQ is a good choice

Upgrading skyrocket from ICS 4.0.3 to 4.0.4

hello mates,
i have an issue with samsung kies, i'm trying to update my skyrocket's firmware from 4.0.3 to 4.0.4 and when i connect it via USB, kies recognizes it perfectly, the problem comes when it says the following: ''your device does not support software upgrading via Kies'', theres a picture on attachments showing what i'm saying.
does anybody has a fix for this? i really want to upgrade to see if i can use instagram, because the application crashes when i attemp to upload a picture.
thanks.

page341 said:
hello mates,
i have an issue with samsung kies, i'm trying to update my skyrocket's firmware from 4.0.3 to 4.0.4 and when i connect it via USB, kies recognizes it perfectly, the problem comes when it says the following: ''your device does not support software upgrading via Kies'', theres a picture on attachments showing what i'm saying.
does anybody has a fix for this? i really want to upgrade to see if i can use instagram, because the application crashes when i attemp to upload a picture.
thanks.
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I think your going to need to use odin to flash to 4.0.4 because that firmware was a leaked build aka not supported. I can't find it right now but I think there was a one click odin for the final version(if you want to stay stock).

lart2150 said:
I think your going to need to use odin to flash to 4.0.4 because that firmware was a leaked build aka not supported. I can't find it right now but I think there was a one click odin for the final version(if you want to stay stock).
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hello and thanks for the reply, i want to stay in stock version, mine is not even rooted, i just need to upgrade because that instagram issue is pissing me off, but i saw some people upgrading to 4.0.4 via Kies, so what's going on here?
oh by the way, is there a 4.0.4 official version for skyrocket? or it isn't out yet, because my friend just upgraded his atrix 2 to that version.

I have the official 4.0.4 version on my skyrocket.

page341 said:
hello and thanks for the reply, i want to stay in stock version, mine is not even rooted, i just need to upgrade because that instagram issue is pissing me off, but i saw some people upgrading to 4.0.4 via Kies, so what's going on here?
oh by the way, is there a 4.0.4 official version for skyrocket? or it isn't out yet, because my friend just upgraded his atrix 2 to that version.
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The problem is you upgraded to a leaked release at some point. If you were on a official version you could have used Kies to upgrade to 4.0.4.
I think your best bet now is to flash I727UCLF6 with odin. that's the official version that Kies would put on your phone.
read over this thread a few times before you do anything http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652398

lart2150 said:
The problem is you upgraded to a leaked release at some point. If you were on a official version you could have used Kies to upgrade to 4.0.4.
I think your best bet now is to flash I727UCLF6 with odin. that's the official version that Kies would put on your phone.
read over this thread a few times before you do anything http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652398
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thanks alot for your help, i went into that link, what ill do is follow the steps on how to restore stock firmwares then update to 4.0.4 via kies, or when im done following those steps, the firmware will be 4.0.4?

Thank you all for your help, i followed the link and the steps in it, it worked i got 4.0.4 android version and instagram is working

Thanks, helped!

[Q] Update to ICS

Hi Guys,
I am updating my SGR for the first time, I had some queries, so if some one would answer, I would be really thankful.
Official ICS update is not for my country, so how should I take backup so that I don't lose my warranty.
Also which version of ICS is better, Nordic one or Austria or anyother country?
Also can you please help me with how to update like which software to use to install ICS, like someone was saying odin and others?
Thanks, Your help will be greatly appreciated

jimros said:
Hi Guys,
I am updating my SGR for the first time, I had some queries, so if some one would answer, I would be really thankful.
Official ICS update is not for my country, so how should I take backup so that I don't lose my warranty.
Also which version of ICS is better, Nordic one or Austria or anyother country?
Also can you please help me with how to update like which software to use to install ICS, like someone was saying odin and others?
Thanks, Your help will be greatly appreciated
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1)you will not lose your warranty when flashing stock ics update!you could take backup by flashing clockwork and then take backupif u r so concerned!
follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406880
you can flash any countries ics but austria is prefered by developers !
and dost say thanks !hit thanks button :fingers-crossed:

jimros said:
Hi Guys,
I am updating my SGR for the first time, I had some queries, so if some one would answer, I would be really thankful.
Official ICS update is not for my country, so how should I take backup so that I don't lose my warranty.
Also which version of ICS is better, Nordic one or Austria or anyother country?
Also can you please help me with how to update like which software to use to install ICS, like someone was saying odin and others?
Thanks, Your help will be greatly appreciated
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Buddy, A Very Warm Welcome to our Forum. For your queries Here is the answers:
1) Official ICS update is not for my country, so how should I take backup so that I don't lose my warranty.
A: ICS is announced to world by Samsung, so flash this wont loose any warranty but yes, rooting may be.
So, If you would flash Official ICS from Sammobile then no need to worry
2) Also can you please help me with how to update like which software to use to install ICS, like someone was saying odin and others?
A: you can install it using ODIN 3.07V - here is the procedure: Click Here for everything you need
3) Also which version of ICS is better, Nordic one or Austria or anyother country?
Approx, all versions are same except bloatwares providing by them. Few might be extra features then flash the latest one.
In the last, We have Q/A thread it doesn't mean every 2nd thread would be asking HOW to or From Where I can flash ICS.
Use Search option in thread. Coz every question you have asked, already been resolved earlier. There need to search only. Lil bit time taken, but good for our forum.

Thanks Kataria and Nilesh, So if I just update the firmware, I wont be losing any warranty.
How should I back up so that i can downgrade to gingerbread (2.3)?

jimros said:
Thanks Kataria and Nilesh, So if I just update the firmware, I wont be losing any warranty.
How should I back up so that i can downgrade to gingerbread (2.3)?
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Better Take CWM backup before updating to ICS, So if you have problem then you can revert back to GB easily.....

jimros said:
Thanks Kataria and Nilesh, So if I just update the firmware, I wont be losing any warranty.
How should I back up so that i can downgrade to gingerbread (2.3)?
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mj.vikram said:
Better Take CWM backup before updating to ICS, So if you have problem then you can revert back to GB easily.....
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Yes...
mj is right...
there are cases when you downgrade..you tend to stuck on boot loop or on Samsung screen..
so the best way to downgrade is simply restore your cwm backup and then reflash the stock firmware..

Thanks MJ and Vipul

Can someone please provide the link of how to backup using CWN?
Do I need to root to backup using CWN?

jimros said:
Can someone please provide the link of how to backup using CWN?
Do I need to root to backup using CWN?
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Flash CWM first and take backup, Root is not required for it....
Download any version of CWM from the below link and flash it using ODIN.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839900
Guide for flashing CWM on your mobile http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406664
1. Boot into recovery by pressing Power + Volume Up + Home..
2. Then select Back up & restore and select back up.

HI, Can we install Note 2 jellybean in Galaxy R?

jimros said:
HI, Can we install Note 2 jellybean in Galaxy R?
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What? if you flash it you will brick you device .....

Thanks Actually I dont know much about android installation

Anyone tried ZSLPD or DXLP6 rom of ICS is it good. Please give your valuable comments

ajandial said:
Anyone tried ZSLPD or DXLP6 rom of ICS is it good. Please give your valuable comments
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Both are same with diff bloatwares.
BTW, if u dont want warning from MOD then stop spamming.
Sent from my Galaxy R - using Tapatalk 2.4.1

Hi, What should I add to pda section?
CWM: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?u98qal9rxwwvud0 (or)
ODIN: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?50bkbbtblok3b02

ODIN ie pda section always takes .tar file.
Thnx!

Thanks, Actually It was not moving forward so I disconnected and now phone is not opening up, Should the tar file be the one of ICS nearly about 650 mb for galaxy R

jimros said:
Thanks, Actually It was not moving forward so I disconnected and now phone is not opening up, Should the tar file be the one of ICS nearly about 650 mb for galaxy R
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Yep the size is going to be that much....and have patience, the flashing process takes time.
Thanx!

Actually the situation is I have 2.3 installed in my Galaxy R, and want to update to ICS, so first i need to flash, but in pda section of odin, should i put 2.3 tar file or ics tar fiile?

jimros said:
Actually the situation is I have 2.3 installed in my Galaxy R, and want to update to ICS, so first i need to flash, but in pda section of odin, should i put 2.3 tar file or ics tar fiile?
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you need put ICS tar file in PDA section..

[Q] Are there issues with using roms based on a different firmware?

I am running the stock rom and flashed the new firmware last night ( 1.55.605.2 ) and am interested in running a rom that is based off of an older firmware. Is there any problem in doing this? Will it roll my firmware back to the old one?

I'm currently running the old version of SkyFall (1.3) based on the old firmware, and I updated my firmware today with no problems. So it should be fine, though ymmv. But whatever ROM you want to run will probably be updated soon anyway.
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Joeysface said:
I am running the stock rom and flashed the new firmware last night ( 1.55.605.2 ) and am interested in running a rom that is based off of an older firmware. Is there any problem in doing this? Will it roll my firmware back to the old one?
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I can't remember exactly where I read it but somewhere in the myriads of posts about this OTA it is pointed out that with different hboots, recoveries, kernels and modifications to system files, framework etc. etc. it is almost inevitable that something may go awry.
If you have taken the trouble and time to migrate to a custom ROM, it usually makes sense to let your dev sort things out. On the other hand, if you aren't experiencing any problems with the new firmware, why roll back?
Beamed from the holodeck of my Nexus 7 FHD.

hgoldner said:
I can't remember exactly where I read it but somewhere in the myriads of posts about this OTA it is pointed out that with different hboots, recoveries, kernels and modifications to system files, framework etc. etc. it is almost inevitable that something may go awry.
If you have taken the trouble and time to migrate to a custom ROM, it usually makes sense to let your dev sort things out. On the other hand, if you aren't experiencing any problems with the new firmware, why roll back?
Beamed from the holodeck of my Nexus 7 FHD.
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It's not so much that I am having issues as I am wanting to try a rom that is showing based on the older firmware and I don't want to cause any issues with that. On a related note, I am running the stock rom currently and flashed the firmware that Santod posted in RUU but my firmware shows that it is still the 1.12.605.11 even though hboot shows me on 1.55.605.2. Did I botch something?

Joeysface said:
It's not so much that I am having issues as I am wanting to try a rom that is showing based on the older firmware and I don't want to cause any issues with that. On a related note, I am running the stock rom currently and flashed the firmware that Santod posted in RUU but my firmware shows that it is still the 1.12.605.11 even though hboot shows me on 1.55.605.2. Did I botch something?
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See if my post here answers your question/concern.
I urge you to read more of that thread if you have more questions or concerns, as most of them have been answered there.
And for reference:
Old software with new firmware is almost always fine.
Running new software with old firmware is when real issues usually arise.

santod040 said:
See if my post here answers your question/concern.
I urge you to read more of that thread if you have more questions or concerns, as most of them have been answered there.
And for reference:
Old software with new firmware is almost always fine.
Running new software with old firmware is when real issues usually arise.
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Hey thanks for replying man, I haven't messed too much with manually flashing firmware and didn't want to screw something up. So does the OTA have some software elements to it as well because I've noticed that people who took it are showing the updated firmware and an "Official" or "Unofficial" status in their settings? I've read through a lot of the forums and saw the post you linked to I just wasn't sure if what you were referring to in that post was the same thing as flashing a rom that shows a specific firmware.

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Joeysface said:
Hey thanks for replying man, I haven't messed too much with manually flashing firmware and didn't want to screw something up. So does the OTA have some software elements to it as well because I've noticed that people who took it are showing the updated firmware and an "Official" or "Unofficial" status in their settings? I've read through a lot of the forums and saw the post you linked to I just wasn't sure if what you were referring to in that post was the same thing as flashing a rom that shows a specific firmware.
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Firmware is just firmware.
It's not a Rom. It's something that gets updated with the ota that cannot be flashed in a custom Rom.
So before updating to a newer software version based on the update it's best to flash the firmware as well or you just get the software and no firmware by flashing just the Rom.
The firmware is at a lower level on the device and persists through Rom flashing unless you take an ota or flash an ruu.
When running custom roms it's general rule of thumb not to take otas.
Less issues that way.
So to update everything like you would had you taken the ota, you flash firmware and software to be up to date.
In other words, I've provided the firmware part of the OTA.
You just need someone to post a rooted version of the software update now.
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Where can I get stock Firmware

Looking to start from scratch with my Note 10.1(N8013) but can't seem to find any active links to stock firmware. I am currently running Cyanogenmod so I don't believe I need to worry about the bootloader issues. I think dirty flashing has caught up to me and given me some instability and would like to start from fresh and get back to some CM goodness. Anybody got any links or care to host a stock firmware file and a .pit if there is one?

N8013 only has up to 4.1.2 official. You can find it on sammobile.com

Let me try downloading from their again the link was dead when i tried. Got the Android 4.1.2 file. Only concern is that is it for Cellular South any issues for a US one or no?

Aali1011 said:
Let me try downloading from their again the link was dead when i tried. Got the Android 4.1.2 file. Only concern is that is it for Cellular South any issues for a US one or no?
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No that is the US version. I used it myself on my 8013. Must be a generic "carrier" since its wifi only tablet.

Awesome will proceed to flash then thank you for the clarification

I didn't like the sammobile site myself.. the downloads were unreliable.
I found this thread -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849994http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849994
5th line down he had a link to an image that I was able to use to restore my n8013 after a bootloop issue.

please someone advise which region code on summobile is for uk or ireland?