Hi!
I have a Brazilian Galaxy Note 10.1 (firmware code: ZVV) and I want to install a ROM that I found in sammobilie that has some improvements.
However this ROM is designed for Chile (firmware code: CHO).
The both firmwares seems to be designed to the same region:
My firmware: N8000UBALGA
Firmware that I want to flash: N8000UBALI3
The difference is the CSC.
I have two questions:
1) Is it "safe" to flash this ROM using Odin?
2) How can I know if the new firmware will have support for Brazilian Portuguese?
Thanks,
Ronan
Ronis_BR said:
Hi!
I have a Brazilian Galaxy Note 10.1 (firmware code: ZVV) and I want to install a ROM that I found in sammobilie that has some improvements.
However this ROM is designed for Chile (firmware code: CHO).
The both firmwares seems to be designed to the same region:
My firmware: N8000UBALGA
Firmware that I want to flash: N8000UBALI3
The difference is the CSC.
I have two questions:
1) Is it "safe" to flash this ROM using Odin?
2) How can I know if the new firmware will have support for Brazilian Portuguese?
Thanks,
Ronan
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Personally I prefere europian roms (first to get recent updates and have some good samsung apps not avaliable on other countries ) so you can download the Rom from Portugal and flash via Odin , it is safe and you won't lose your waranty. And about Chile , if its native language is Portuguese then its Rom will support portuguees for sure .
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hoss_n2 said:
Personally I prefere europian roms (first to get recent updates and have some good samsung apps not avaliable on other countries ) so you can download the Rom from Portugal and flash via Odin , it is safe and you won't lose your waranty. And about Chile , if its native language is Portuguese then its Rom will support portuguees for sure .
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The language in Chile is not Portuguese, also Portuguese from Portugal is quite different from Brazilian Portuguese.
However in my Brazilian ROM, I have option to select almost all languages in System configurations.
I'm just wondering if the ROM from Chile will also have this option...
So best idea is to go back to sammobile, find your stock rom and have that as a backup in case you decide you need to go back.
The only way you'll know for sure is to try it...
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So best idea is to go back to sammobile, find your stock rom and have that as a backup in case you decide you need to go back.
The only way you'll know for sure is to try it...
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Ok, but it won't brick my device right
Also, I'm not sure what options do I need to set in Odin.
I saw some sites saying to do not mark Repartition. Is it right?
Thanks,
Ronan
Ok, I have flashed the firmware from Chile (CHO) without any problems.
It was almost the same... I only saw one difference: in S Note, you have a scroll bar.
Thus, I flashed my original ROM again (Vivo ROM, ZVV).
Afterwards I had a little problem with Kies. The installed ROM is really ZVV (I checked with *#1234#), but Kies was showing that I had a CHO ROM and that an uptade through Kies is not possible. I tried everything, factory reset, cache wipe, reflash the ZVV ROM, but nothing fixed the problem. Then I realized that the problem was not with my Galaxy Note, but with Kies itself. I uninstalled it and used a register cleanner to remove all entries related to Kies. Then I installed Kies again and the problem was finally fixed!! I think that Kies stored my device information with CHO ROM and did not uptade CSC when I plugged it with the ZVV ROM.
Thanks,
Ronan
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Cool, glad everything went well.
Rule of thumb for ODIN, everything is set up when you start ODIN. All you need to do is add the files you wish to flash. Don't change any other settings and,generally, all will be well... There's always a chance of a bad flash but most times it's user error rather than anything else. It can also be a ba download of the flash file. If you have an MD5 checksum for the update, use an MD5 checker app to ensure the flash file isn't corrupted. This will lessen the chance of a failed flash...
Cheers mate...
ultramag69 said:
Cool, glad everything went well.
Rule of thumb for ODIN, everything is set up when you start ODIN. All you need to do is add the files you wish to flash. Don't change any other settings and,generally, all will be well... There's always a chance of a bad flash but most times it's user error rather than anything else. It can also be a ba download of the flash file. If you have an MD5 checksum for the update, use an MD5 checker app to ensure the flash file isn't corrupted. This will lessen the chance of a failed flash...
Cheers mate...
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if I flash a ROM from another country, will I lose apps and settings?
PS: I anot rooted, so I cannot make backups with titanium
Depends on the update... I'v had updates that wipe ALL data then I've had others where the data is still there... I tend to find its a roll of the dice every time. This is why I root my device....
I updated one just recently, the Oz rom, and it left all data intact however it is better to clear all data otherwise you might have a problem with the new rom and old data causing issues...
My firmware: N8000ZCCMD2 4.1.2
Firmware that I want to flash:Android 4.1.2 XXCMA2 Firmware Details: is that suitable pls help
Flash a different carrier's KitKat 4.4.2 on N8000
Hi! My tablet (N8000) has the 4.1.2 version, and I don't think any KitKat update will come soon, because the device code is SEK (Ukraine / Kyivstar) and you know the situation there.
Therefore I decided to upgrade via Odin to the 4.4.2 official version from Poland, at least. Or any other country that already has the update.
Will I encounter any problems if flashing the ROM from another country? I know the answer is pretty straight forward that everything should be fine, but still, better ask.
Thank you!
Related
Hi all
Sorry to bother you. I upgraded my UK Note to the German JB 4.1.1. a few weeks ago and it's been flying since. I noticed today though, that SamMobile had the German 4.1.2. version available for download (N8010XXUCMA5 / N8010OXACMA5), so I'm now in the process of downloading it.
What I need to know is, is it simply a case of me doing what I did to upgrade to JB before? I used Odin if I remember right, and pointed it toward the ROM I wanted to flash with. Is that all that's needed?
Also, do I need to backup my present setup or won't it affect my present apps when I flash with 4.1.2.?
Many thanks guys
Naith32 said:
Hi all
Sorry to bother you. I upgraded my UK Note to the German JB 4.1.1. a few weeks ago and it's been flying since. I noticed today though, that SamMobile had the German 4.1.2. version available for download (N8010XXUCMA5 / N8010OXACMA5), so I'm now in the process of downloading it.
What I need to know is, is it simply a case of me doing what I did to upgrade to JB before? I used Odin if I remember right, and pointed it toward the ROM I wanted to flash with. Is that all that's needed?
Also, do I need to backup my present setup or won't it affect my present apps when I flash with 4.1.2.?
Many thanks guys
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Odin flash --> User Data/Apps is not deleted --> reroot (if you want)
Backup is always a good idea
Backing up your current setup is always a good idea, but I had no issue when I flashed it.
Assuming that your not rooted, use Odin or use Exynos Abuse to root and then...
If you are rooted then get a copy of Mobile Odin and select everroot.
Thanks guys
I'm not rooted at the moment. Do I need to root? I haven't felt the need to do so until now, so I'm not really bothered about rooting...
Naith32 said:
Thanks guys
I'm not rooted at the moment. Do I need to root? I haven't felt the need to do so until now, so I'm not really bothered about rooting...
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No pressing need to root so if you don't want to, then just use Odin to flash it.
You do not need to root to flash using odin just go on the link on my signature to get the tutorial
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No pressing need to root so if you don't want to, then just use Odin to flash it.
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Great.
One more question. I swapped from a UK ROM to the German JB one. Is it an easy procedure to go back to the official UK ROM if and when ver. 4.1.2. is available in the UK?
Cheers
Yes it should not be a problem the same procedure but make sure you take a back up
Thanks all
11 minutes and counting before the new ROM is d/loaded...
Just had a look at the rooting guide (thanks Samir) and the first option looks very easy (ExynosAbuse app). If I was to use this method would I lose any functionality of the Note at all? Also, if I have to send my Note back, would Samsung object to the note having been rooted?
Cheers
I dont think mobile odin will flash the hidden or bootloaders, odin or heimdall is a better option
the exynos abuse patch doesn't work on the MA (4.1.2) builds, if you want root use cfautoroot through odin on those.
Rooting will cause issues with samsungs warranty. If you need to return a device to samsung then you need to restore it to stock rom, with no root, they are using a binary counter though that you can get rid of by using triangleaway.
don't forget to use the search on the forum for these topics, there's been quite a bit about them
Well I've followed the instructions like last time, but it won't update - it keeps saying the process has 'FAILED'
Can anyone shed any light on why I can't update???
Confirm that Kies is not running
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Can you post a screenshot ??
What version of odin are you using
Hi guys
Thanks for the quick replies. I must admit to being a plonker of the highest order - I never put the tablet in d/l mode did I
It's doing its business now. Roll on 4.1.2. goodness!!!
Thanks to all of you for your help
fards said:
I dont think mobile odin will flash the hidden or bootloaders, odin or heimdall is a better option
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Does.... Less hassle with Mobile ODIN....
I have a very strange problem I have updated my note gt-n8000 to 4.1.2 via OTA but when I returned to 4.0.4 stock rom downloaded from sammobile using odin my mobile network disconnect when the screen is off and reconnect when the device come back from sleep (screen is on) ,I try to reflash using different firmware but the problem persist the country is XSG (UAE) and problem fixed when returned to 4.1.2 or 4.1.1
any one has solution? please help me
hossam sokkary said:
I have a very strange problem I have updated my note gt-n8000 to 4.1.2 via OTA but when I returned to 4.0.4 stock rom downloaded from sammobile using odin my mobile network disconnect when the screen is off and reconnect when the device come back from sleep (screen is on) ,I try to reflash using different firmware but the problem persist the country is XSG (UAE) and problem fixed when returned to 4.1.2 or 4.1.1
any one has solution? please help me
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What ROMs did you used and how used it in Odin? Did you need PIT file for downgrade?
cocoe
hossam sokkary said:
I have a very strange problem I have updated my note gt-n8000 to 4.1.2 via OTA but when I returned to 4.0.4 stock rom downloaded from sammobile using odin my mobile network disconnect when the screen is off and reconnect when the device come back from sleep (screen is on) ,I try to reflash using different firmware but the problem persist the country is XSG (UAE) and problem fixed when returned to 4.1.2 or 4.1.1
any one has solution? please help me
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Wifi settings can be set to disconnect when screen off.
My Note N8000 has a hardware problem and will prepare to send to tech service through Operator Tech service, still has N8000 in ICS 4.0.4. I would like to downgrade to ICS 4.0.4 from JB 4.1.2 but I am worry about flash using ODIN. I don't know if needed a special ICS pack or ayone would be OK. My worries are about possible repartition back to ICS and PIT needed at same time as separated PDA, CSC and modem files. Does ICS and JB partitions were the same or if different, were to find a specific distributed list of files for ICS installation and then apply a second update for my operator?
If not needed specific PIT/PDA/CSC and Modem files, could I apply a normal pack using ODIN? what for downgrade from JB?
Thanks
wifi
shaun298 said:
Wifi settings can be set to disconnect when screen off.
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Wifi doesnot disconnect when screen is off only mobile network I didnot find any solution and I want to keep ICS 4.04 can you help me
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cocoe68 said:
My Note N8000 has a hardware problem and will prepare to send to tech service through Operator Tech service, still has N8000 in ICS 4.0.4. I would like to downgrade to ICS 4.0.4 from JB 4.1.2 but I am worry about flash using ODIN. I don't know if needed a special ICS pack or ayone would be OK. My worries are about possible repartition back to ICS and PIT needed at same time as separated PDA, CSC and modem files. Does ICS and JB partitions were the same or if different, were to find a specific distributed list of files for ICS installation and then apply a second update for my operator?
If not needed specific PIT/PDA/CSC and Modem files, could I apply a normal pack using ODIN? what for downgrade from JB?
Thanks
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I donot find any pit for gt-n8000 until now only pda file odin is safe to use but you should do clearing of cash and reset through recovery mode after flashing with odin because it may stuck to samsung logo
hossam sokkary said:
I donot find any pit for gt-n8000 until now only pda file odin is safe to use but you should do clearing of cash and reset through recovery mode after flashing with odin because it may stuck to samsung logo
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Thanks for your support and confidence to install it, I finally decided to flash back from JB to ICS using an INU (India N8000DDALH1) version wich include boot.img, cache.img, hidden.img, modem.img, recovery.img and system.img. After installing old ICS from India, I reset user and partition data from recovery and flash my operator ICS 4.0.4 and it woks perfectly, Now it is in ICS 4.0.4 as I need.
hossam sokkary said:
I donot find any pit for gt-n8000 until now only pda file odin is safe to use but you should do clearing of cash and reset through recovery mode after flashing with odin because it may stuck to samsung logo
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A quick search in the general section found this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1943965&d=1367957676
You can go to this thread to verify - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2268735
Just remember flashing a pit file can potentially hard brick your device if it isn't right...Your choice to flash, not mine...
great thanks
ultramag69 said:
A quick search in the general section found this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1943965&d=1367957676
You can go to this thread to verify - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2268735
Just remember flashing a pit file can potentially hard brick your device if it isn't right...Your choice to flash, not mine...
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Thank you very much for replying but can you tell me other website in english that have pit and csc and modem because this website is russian and i understand nothing ,great thanks
great thanks
cocoe68 said:
Thanks for your support and confidence to install it, I finally decided to flash back from JB to ICS using an INU (India N8000DDALH1) version wich include boot.img, cache.img, hidden.img, modem.img, recovery.img and system.img. After installing old ICS from India, I reset user and partition data from recovery and flash my operator ICS 4.0.4 and it woks perfectly, Now it is in ICS 4.0.4 as I need.
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Thank you for replying but i want to ask you about your mobile network status during device sleeping or standby It show no disconnection
hossam sokkary said:
Thank you very much for replying but can you tell me other website in english that have pit and csc and modem because this website is russian and i understand nothing ,great thanks
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The first link is to the pit file itself, should open up a download screen...
You don't need the csc or modem as the stock rom or .tar file should contain this... Go to Sammobile to find the stock rom for your region (you will need to register)....
thanks
ultramag69 said:
The first link is to the pit file itself, should open up a download screen...
You don't need the csc or modem as the stock rom or .tar file should contain this... Go to Sammobile to find the stock rom for your region (you will need to register)....
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yes I see thank you but it is risky to do repartition or not because i flash my country ICS 4.0.4 without repartition and the problem of mobile disconection still persist this problem is not present in jelly bean and not present in ics before updating to jelly bean and what is repartition effect ,sorry for many question and thank you in advance
Using a pit file is risky. If the pit file you use is corrupt, not the right one for your device or has any other problems you will brick your device. Most people here will tell you that you're mad to use pit file when flashing. But hey, if you cant get ANYTHING to work, you're one step off returning it to Samsung and you have a null waranty then I say go ahead and try... You can't make it any worse....
If you don't have all the above conditions then to be honest I'd do a butt ton of research before playing around with the pit file.
Just out of interest, what was so terribly bad about Jelly Bean that you wanted to revert to ICS?
I have an N8000 with XSG and JB. I cannot fault it, and I wouldn't want to go back to ICS
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Bulbous said:
Just out of interest, what was so terribly bad about Jelly Bean that you wanted to revert to ICS?
I have an N8000 with XSG and JB. I cannot fault it, and I wouldn't want to go back to ICS
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My favorite browsers doesnot support flash in jelly bean and my essential using of this tablet is internet browsing so I want to downgrade in addition I donot noticed any practical difference in performance between both version thank you for replying
My reason to return back to ICS is battery drain and mobile operator tech. service visit. My Note 10.1 needs to repair a SIM card slot issue under warranty, I need to restore as operator sold it because of warranty purposes. When it return back to me I will maintain last ICS it exist in the market. It seems to be better than JB, I also have a SGS II and battery drain is terrible when using JB, I returned to ICS and it works much better.
cocoe
You do not need to return it to how the operator sold it. If there is a update to the software pushed out by the manufacturer then warranty is still valid...
If the place you bought it off told you that they're blowing smoke up your arse trying to make it hard as possible for you to return under warranty.
If the sales rep insists then speak to their manager. You can't loose warranty by upgrading the software the Manufacturer is endorsing...
As for battery, I don't know what you are running but battery is fine on JB... I tend to find it takes a day or 2 for the rom to stabilise and battery might suffer for that small amount of time but once it does its awesome...
HELP
my device is made in vietienam please help me to return to ICS
This is not a guide, I just wanted to point out something about the whole downgrade system.
I needed to downgrade my phone to take it to a service center, so i had to flash the original ROM in it. I was coming from the JB indian firmware.
I had read the downgrade thread and lots of people were reporting problems with CSC after downgrading, wich was a concern to me.
The thing is, just for the sake of it, I tried to flash GB without the PIT and CSC files, i just used the PDA posted on the guide and flashed away with Odin 1.85. The flash was successful to my surprise, and i was looking at the Gingerbread homescreen. At that point, 3G didn't work, and the CSC was blank.
Then i flashed my carrier firmware for GB (Movistar - Argentina) and after that 3G was working, and I had only one CSC on the list: TFG, wich I think is the correct one for this region and carrier.
I really don't know if this method can be reproduced, but maybe some of you can give it a shot and report back. At least this way you don't get the CSC problems.
Greetings from Argentina!
/edit: Just to clarify, the steps:
1) Enter download mode (wipes and formatting partitions opcional)
2) Flash with Odin 1.85 ONLY the PDA file "CODE_GT-I9070_I9070DXLD1_CL1068093_REV00_user_SEC_KEY_LD1_8G.tar" that can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2100642
Make sure the only boxes ticked are "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time"
3) Wait for the phone to reboot
4) Once again enter download mode
5) Flash with Odin the GB Firmware for you country and/or carrier. Again, only use the PDA file downloaded from Sammobile, and make sure the only boxes ticked are "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time"
6) Enjoy Gingerbread again!
Piachnp said:
This is not a guide, I just wanted to point out something about the whole downgrade system.
I needed to downgrade my phone to take it to a service center, so i had to flash the original ROM in it. I was coming from the JB indian firmware.
I had read the downgrade thread and lots of people were reporting problems with CSC after downgrading, wich was a concern to me.
The thing is, just for the sake of it, I tried to flash GB without the PIT and CSC files, i just used the PDA posted on the guide and flashed away with Odin 1.85. The flash was successful to my surprise, and i was looking at the Gingerbread homescreen. At that point, 3G didn't work, and the CSC was blank.
Then i flashed my carrier firmware for GB (Movistar - Argentina) and after that 3G was working, and I had only one CSC on the list: TFG, wich I think is the correct one for this region and carrier.
I really don't know if this method can be reproduced, but maybe some of you can give it a shot and report back. At least this way you don't get the CSC problems.
Greetings from Argentina!
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I had the same problem trying to install Movistar's Firmware, I installed the argentine ARO firmware and it changed my CSC, but Kies still saying "XTC". I will try with your method later, because I want to have the original TFG CSC code.
mybe u can try 'csc changer' app at google play. but it will factory reset your data..make sure to backup important data. it work only with csc that are already inside your current firmware..
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hamzani azni said:
mybe u can try 'csc changer' app at google play. but it will factory reset your data..make sure to backup important data. it work only with csc that are already inside your current firmware..
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I did it, and changed my CSC to ARO, but Kies still saying XTC.
Juaniblade said:
I did it, and changed my CSC to ARO, but Kies still saying XTC.
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Kies is high as f**k with their XTC....
Well, try reflashing?
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Jeroenvk94 said:
Kies is high as f**k with their XTC....
Well, try reflashing?
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I downgraded from XXLQE using OP's method and it works! But i'm stuck now with DBT code lol. I will try reflashing with another firmware with multiCSC.
so this proves that re-partitioning or using PIT file is not necessary for the downgrade process..
ODIN analyze and use the default partition of the phone..
this is a good information..
downgrade will be like a walk in the park..
I am now in doubt about the CSC, can anyone confirm that TFG is the correct one for Argentina (carrier: Movistar) ???
I tried to google CSC codes but TFG is nowhere to be found...
I was able to find this version of GB for Argentina:
Argentina (Movistar) | I9070VSLD1 ; I9070TFGLD1
so it seems like you got it correct
The phone showed everything correctly (CSC, Firmware version and Kernel) but when i connected to Kies, it still showed all the data from the India Firmware.....so i don't know. I think it's better than the other method, but still flawed.
Piachnp said:
The phone showed everything correctly (CSC, Firmware version and Kernel) but when i connected to Kies, it still showed all the data from the India Firmware.....so i don't know. I think it's better than the other method, but still flawed.
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Same for me, but I think the problem is in the movistar's firmware. Try flashing a MultiCSC firm like ARO UBLK1 and it should work by doing a CSC change typing *#272*IMEI# in dialer.
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Piachnp said:
The phone showed everything correctly (CSC, Firmware version and Kernel) but when i connected to Kies, it still showed all the data from the India Firmware.....so i don't know. I think it's better than the other method, but still flawed.
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try to uninstall kies from your pc and re-install it again..
it might still have the data or cache of the old firmware that you are using before..
Definitively that's not the problem, I installed Kies for the first time in this laptop only now, AFTER downgrading.
At least if someone checks only the celphone, the information there will be the correct one. If someone could try what juaniblade proposed, that be great. I already gave my phone to the service center so i cant try it myself.
By the way, movistar (argentina) technicians didn't find anything fishy on the celphone. I think they just flash stock firmware and if the reported hardware malfunction is still there they approve the repair/replacement. They don't have the time to go all detective on your phone.
Conulta movistar galaxy advance!
Piachnp said:
This is not a guide, I just wanted to point out something about the whole downgrade system.
I needed to downgrade my phone to take it to a service center, so i had to flash the original ROM in it. I was coming from the JB indian firmware.
I had read the downgrade thread and lots of people were reporting problems with CSC after downgrading, wich was a concern to me.
The thing is, just for the sake of it, I tried to flash GB without the PIT and CSC files, i just used the PDA posted on the guide and flashed away with Odin 1.85. The flash was successful to my surprise, and i was looking at the Gingerbread homescreen. At that point, 3G didn't work, and the CSC was blank.
Then i flashed my carrier firmware for GB (Movistar - Argentina) and after that 3G was working, and I had only one CSC on the list: TFG, wich I think is the correct one for this region and carrier.
I really don't know if this method can be reproduced, but maybe some of you can give it a shot and report back. At least this way you don't get the CSC problems.
Greetings from Argentina!
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Hey how are you! im also from argentina dude, and y have a galaxy advance which i udated to JB, (i have movistar) and i regret it. It works teribly, ive tried 4 different versions, today I installed de JB Claro release and still i have problems. The cellphone is slow, it freezes, i have problems uploading music to the SD card and recelntly im unable to open the photo gallery.
Were you having similar problems? or are you satisfied with JB and the cellphone?? I would like some feedback because not many people i know have this telephone flashed to JB. Are you going to upgrade to JB again once the service is over???de
Anyway, i would really appreciate your feedback men! te mando un abrazo!
I downgraded because i was having some hardware problems with the miniusb port.
Anyway, Jelly Bean was big frustration performance wise. Of course, from a features point of view is miles ahead of GB, but the awful performace is just not acceptable. JB stock is pretty much unusable. To make it even bearable you have to get custom kernel and some other mods (other dialer for instance because stock lags like a motherfu*#er). Even then is still behind GB in performance and battery life.
I haven't tried custom ROMs, but i don't think they are much different than a modded stock JB. Neither have i tried CM yet, because i watch a lot of videos and use the video recorder. If they get around this issues on CM it could be a valid choice....
Movistar will give a new phone to reeplace my faulty one, and i'm not planning to flash JB..... when I came back to GB a few days ago (before taking the cellphone to movistar service center) i realized how much JB sucked (you kind of get used to it working like crap).
So i think i will be waiting some more before i make the jump to JB/CM
Anyway, that's my experience, and my opinion. Some people find JB very usuable with some tweaks.
Argentine guy here, too. So, let's say I'd like to try GB... since I flashed JB right away when I got my SGA two months ago, and a friend showed me her SGA with GB and well, apart from the ocassional interface stutter which is always going to be there in GB, it was REALLY snappy. CM10.1-like snappy, amazing. Yes, as you said JB is head and shoulders above GB feature wise, but apart from that it's not that much of a "downgrade" considering the battery life and performance you gain, I think. When the CM guys get the video recording sorted out I'll be using that, but meanwhile I agree, JB is smooth but lags a lot, it gets on my nerves most of the time! Flashing it, doing all the wipes, installing cocore, going all the way to using 4cylturbo/directinject and crossbreeder and there's still some places where it lags, and it gets irritating.
CWM backup first, then I'll flash stock JB... then proceed to flash GB as per your experience... or I might go on with JB, I don't know, lol. What I'd like to know is exactly how you did it... If I understood you correctly, you flashed the PDA in the downgrade thread without the CSC and PIT files, and left all the odin 1.85 settings as they were (I mean, if you're not flashing the PIT file you don't need to tick the repartition box, right?) or did you do something else...?
Thank you!!
How is that possible when Odin aborts the process and asks for a PIT file?
That is right, I just flashed the PDA file from the downgrade guide like any other PDA, meaning that you don't have to check the re-partition box or anything like that. After that, when the downgrade was done, i flashed the GB firmware i wanted (movistar, argentina in my case), you could use the unbranded ARO firmware.
Odin didn't ask for any PIT file... maybe you have to uncheck the re-partition box.
Just an update, I tried this again with 2 other phones and succeded. There are people posting problems with the other method, but this thread seems to be lost in the forum. I will give another heads up on the official downgrade guide, just in case.
Piachnp said:
Just an update, I tried this again with 2 other phones and succeded. There are people posting problems with the other method, but this thread seems to be lost in the forum. I will give another heads up on the official downgrade guide, just in case.
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So, when i'm understanding your posts, it's possible to use the PDA-file of my country to downgrade JB to GB?
If so, it would be genius. I've JB on my Samsung and it's constantly freezing, hanging and restarting my device.
The cause is of course unknown, and I don't have to count on Samsung. Even when I installed another JB (also stock) it's crappy too.
Thank you in advance, i'm wondering whether this works for me.
I got a galaxy s6 live demo unit. It updated from 5.0.2 to 5.1.1. Can I use the unikernel root on it? Or will it be the wrong kernel and brick? If you've tries this, your input would be appreciated.
Help please
Same here, I've tried a g920i root, but didn't succeed.
maybe i can help you guys in other way ... i will tell you my story what i did on s5 demo and note 4 demo
ive downloaded stock firmware and i ve installed total comander to be abble to delete inside the package ...
maybe you try g920f firmware , open with total comander and delete everything expect : system , recovery, hidden , cache , boot
I have succeeded in rooting and installing a previous demo unit S6 but that was one 5.0.2, I don't know if the unikernel will work for my 5.1.1 demo unit...
elofinn said:
Same here, I've tried a g920i root, but didn't succeed.
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What happened then? Did it brick? How did you unbrick it if it did brick?
lite426 said:
What happened then? Did it brick? How did you unbrick it if it did brick?
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Brick and unbrick.... wow brick is used for every issue with the device since 2014 it seems. :silly:
TLDR - if you install incorrect kernel, you won't be able to boot, but still can get into Downloader mode (or recovery) and flash the correct one.
Thanks. How would I flash the correct kernel for my demo unit if it went wrong? Where can I get it?
lite426 said:
Thanks. How would I flash the correct kernel for my demo unit if it went wrong? Where can I get it?
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That's the issue, I did not see any firmware for the X (demo unit) - probably because it is not intended for customers.
davebugyi said:
That's the issue, I did not see any firmware for the X (demo unit) - probably because it is not intended for customers.
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It's easy, just follow these intructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61976594&postcount=2
It works with every ROM available for S6. Just remove the .bin files with cygwin.
I tried the g920i 5.0.2 ROM & a french 5.1.1 ROM, both worked via Odin/download mode.
However, still wondering how to get this one root.
I would prefer to root it... Just to delete the demo software.
Anyone backed up stock demo unit kernel?
lite426 said:
I would prefer to root it... Just to delete the demo software.
Anyone backed up stock demo unit kernel?
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When I first flashed the G920i stock rom, I still had the bloatware of the demo unit. Then I reflashed with a french version of G920F, and read somewhere that wiping all the data from a device makes it faster, so I did it. Result: No bloatware nor anything demo-related. The only bloatware I have is 3 MS apps (Skype, OneNote & Onedrive.).
I hope it'll help you..
Nice, so how much free space is it showing you have now?
Before I flashes ROM I should enable USB debugging right? And have you tried to root with unikernal? Any problems with the fact that with a stock ROM demo unit will constantly be searching for a cellular signal?
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Nice, so how much free space is it showing you have now?
Before I flashes ROM I should enable USB debugging right? And have you tried to root with unikernal? Any problems with the fact that with a stock ROM demo unit will constantly be searching for a cellular signal?
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I had it activated, but not sure if it is imperative.
After wiping all the data, I had 19,xxGO available, something close to 20gb.
Concerning the cellular signal, I just turn on the "offline mode", something like the airplane mode in the iPhone, which unactivate the cellular signal.
Lastly, can you enlighten me about unikernal,I may give it a try.
Certainly, here is the guide for rooting with unikernel:
http://androiding.how/how-to-root-galaxy-s6-on-android-5-1-1-all-variants/
I'd be very grateful if you gave it a try and tell me how it goes.
Did you try it?
elofinn said:
It's easy, just follow these intructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61976594&postcount=2
It works with every ROM available for S6. Just remove the .bin files with cygwin.
I tried the g920i 5.0.2 ROM & a french 5.1.1 ROM, both worked via Odin/download mode.
However, still wondering how to get this one root.
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Hi there. Which french 5.1.1 rom did u use? Surely it can't be g92o2 because this model only covers the southern hemisphere. I've got a demo unit as well (Lr22g.g920xidvu1aoc6) and it seems none of the g920i 5.1.1 stock firmware is working, even without the bin files (cm, shoot, and modem).
Have you got( or was) ur demo unit the same model and build? If so, which french firmware with lollipop 5.1.1 did u use on Odin? Couldn't thank you enough. And I suspect a lot more people here would do the same. Thanks.
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Hi there. Which french 5.1.1 rom did u use? Surely it can't be g92o2 because this model only covers the southern hemisphere. I've got a demo unit as well (Lr22g.g920xidvu1aoc6) and it seems none of the g920i 5.1.1 stock firmware is working, even without the bin files (cm, shoot, and modem).
Have you got( or was) ur demo unit the same model and build? If so, which french firmware with lollipop 5.1.1 did u use on Odin? Couldn't thank you enough. And I suspect a lot more people here would do the same. Thanks.
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I used that ROM: http://www.phonandroid.com/forum/fi...lipop-samsung-galaxy-s6-sm-g920f-t125135.html
Just make sure to follow the instructions of cygwin & odin.
At first it didn't work after several tries on my pc, but at the first try, it worked on my brother's PC. So if it doesn't work try to change the PC or the cable.
Here is what it looks like: http://i.imgur.com/rMIkSP3.jpg
Best of luck!
lummujaj said:
maybe i can help you guys in other way ... i will tell you my story what i did on s5 demo and note 4 demo
ive downloaded stock firmware and i ve installed total comander to be abble to delete inside the package ...
maybe you try g920f firmware , open with total comander and delete everything expect : system , recovery, hidden , cache , boot
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woked fine:good:
elofinn said:
When I first flashed the G920i stock rom, I still had the bloatware of the demo unit. Then I reflashed with a french version of G920F, and read somewhere that wiping all the data from a device makes it faster, so I did it. Result: No bloatware nor anything demo-related. The only bloatware I have is 3 MS apps (Skype, OneNote & Onedrive.).
I hope it'll help you..
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How did you managed to wipe data? As far as I know, LDU doesn't allow factory reset.
people have a big problem. I have a 920i and install the core [kernel] [UPDATE] for S6 Edge SM-G925F v.1.7 / 3 (AOGF G928F) by Tamerlan2009
Starting well, the only problem is that I invested touch this all works the other way around. install a rom stock by Odin but still the same. someone can give me a hand to fix it, excuse my English.
pd; when istale the core, he said unmont partitions
I hope someone can guide me .. thank you very much
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people have a big problem. I have a 920i and install the core [kernel] [UPDATE] for S6 Edge SM-G925F v.1.7 / 3 (AOGF G928F) by Tamerlan2009
Starting well, the only problem is that I invested touch this all works the other way around. install a rom stock by Odin but still the same. someone can give me a hand to fix it, excuse my English.
pd; when istale the core, he said unmont partitions
I hope someone can guide me .. thank you very much
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Go to SAMMOBILE
Select GALAXY S6(G920I)
Choose the corresponding CSC of you device, for example, mine is ZTO CSC and COGA build.
If you don't know yours then download any G920I file (you may want to choose the latest available for G920I ONLY)
Go to ODIN
Load the stock firmware at AP option then flash it (must be connected in download mode)
DONE
YOU WILL GET A FACTORY RESET, YOU MAY BACKUP YOUR DATA BEFORE ANYTHING, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE TO ANYTHING THAT MIGHT HAPPEN TO YOU DEVICE!
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Go to SAMMOBILE
Select GALAXY S6(G920I)
Choose the corresponding CSC of you device, for example, mine is ZTO CSC and COGA build.
If you don't know yours then download any G920I file (you may want to choose the latest available for G920I ONLY)
Go to ODIN
Load the stock firmware at AP option then flash it (must be connected in download mode)
DONE
YOU WILL GET A FACTORY RESET, YOU MAY BACKUP YOUR DATA BEFORE ANYTHING, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE TO ANYTHING THAT MIGHT HAPPEN TO YOU DEVICE!
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That was the first thing I did .. I put a good stock firmware clean and nothing
I do not know what to do
Wrong forum section.
That belongs on the Q&A section.
This may happened because you flashed a kernel for G925 not for G920 and I think you just bricked your device or not.
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TurokHunter47 said:
This may happened because you flashed a kernel for G925 not for G920 and I think you just bricked your device or not.
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no not bricked, the touch goes crazy
So you messed up the touch driver.
I don't about any fix for this, sorry.
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Have you tried installing another kernel which is for 920i?
Try this to dial
*#2663# in your phone.
For more details follow this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/inverted-touch-screen-x-axis-flashing-t3095205