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[Q] what is the difference between firmware and rom in a android device

Hi all,
I don't under stand the meaning of mob terms firmware,rom ,system image
what is the difference between firmware and rom.
what the system image contains what it's use.
Thanks for your time
Regards,
Sudhish

sudhishchandra said:
Hi all,
I don't under stand the meaning of mob terms firmware,rom ,system image
what is the difference between firmware and rom.
what the system image contains what it's use.
Thanks for your time
Regards,
Sudhish
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Rom= running system. i.e. windows or linux
Firmware= version. i.e. windows 7 or xp,etc.
I don't know what your asking in your second question.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App

Sorry, but...
So, what's baseband?
For example, for my phone the Latest SE firmware are:
2.1.1.A.0.6 / 2.1.1.C.0.0
and from that difference, the baseband changes...
So, using Your example may be first xp and second vista?
But where I can read what's are the difference between this two ones?
Is always suggested to change it, anytime a new one release's deployed?
And baseband? How is useful?
Thanks.
Cheers,
M.

Hi
When a rom is based on XXX, does it mean I have to download and install XXX first or is it included in the rom ?
For exemple http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506752
"Based on stock 2.3.6 Dxkt5"
This is the Asian 2.3.6 for Samsung Galaxy Ace.
I'm french and using european 2.3.6. (XWKT7) (not yet, but downloading. 2.3.4 atm)
Can I install the OmegaRom? And how?
Thanks

jjjackson56 said:
Rom= running system. i.e. windows or linux
Firmware= version. i.e. windows 7 or xp,etc.
I don't know what your asking in your second question.
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So how can I install firware , it's a nbh file(image file)

Difference between link ROM and firmware at Samsung Updates
Hello,
I am trying to revert back from the latest Jelly Bean update 4.1.1 to stock Samsung ICS. I was going to go through the ROM provided via XDA along with ODIN, but then I checked the Samsung Updates website, and the firmware they provide for the phone is much larger then the one you provided.
I am confused about:
1- what is the difference between the ROM and the firmware.
2- if there isn't any difference why is the one at Samsung Updates much larger then the one linked to here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737855&highlight=stock+rom
3- If there is a difference how does one install firmware rather than ROMs.
4- is there a way to disable automatic updates once the ICS firmware or ROM is installed on the phone?
Thank you very much in advance,
-Z

zahink said:
Hello,
I am trying to revert back from the latest Jelly Bean update 4.1.1 to stock Samsung ICS. I was going to go through the ROM provided via XDA along with ODIN, but then I checked the Samsung Updates website, and the firmware they provide for the phone is much larger then the one you provided.
I am confused about:
1- what is the difference between the ROM and the firmware.
On xda interchangable words firmware is called the rom.
2- if there isn't any difference why is the one at Samsung Updates much larger then the one linked to here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737855&highlight=stock+rom
3- If there is a difference how does one install firmware rather than ROMs.
Sam up dates stock Samsung firmware or a stock rom.
4- is there a way to disable automatic updates once the ICS firmware or ROM is installed on the phone?
Yes your settings .
Its normal to look in your phones forum for firmware advice .
jje
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ICS update for the middle east?

Hey guys anyone in the middle East got the ICS update ? its been along time and every day i connect my tab to Kies no update i got the latest
PDA:KL4 / Phone : Kl2 / CSC : KL3 (XSG ) << the firmware i got
i got the latest
its September still no word or updates from Samsung

MrSalue said:
Hey guys anyone in the middle East got the ICS update ? its been along time and every day i connect my tab to Kies no update i got the latest
PDA:KL4 / Phone : Kl2 / CSC : KL3 (XSG ) << the firmware i got
i got the latest
its September still no word or updates from Samsung
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I'm in Dubai, no update here either...
This is why I MANUALLY installed the rom here in XDA Developers & installed ICS myself. If you wait for Samsung you'll wait forever.
Best to download it yourself & install.

kanej2006 said:
I'm in Dubai, no update here either...
This is why I MANUALLY installed the rom here in XDA Developers & installed ICS myself. If you wait for Samsung you'll wait forever.
Best to download it yourself & install.
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Which rom did you install? and does it support all the Middle East languages?
thanks

i am in Algeria and i have a Hong Kong galaxy tab 7.7, av got the update on Kies but i won't use it, ics still has some issues, am waiting for a stable version enchalah.
if you want it so bad, look into the development section, you will find how to update your tab to the latest version of ics, which is the Indian.
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Thanks
So its better to flash my tab better than waiting ? and i use the Indian firmware ?
will i be able to still use my Tablet as a phone like put my simcard in it and everything ?

yes you can use it just like you did when you were on honeycomb, but!
1 there is issues on ics, read about it before flashing! if you don't mind... well, next >
2 there is a big problem with ics which is the brick after a wipe! read about it, if you're ok >
3 the modem included in the Indian firmware may work or not work correctly in your hometown
good luck
Sent from my GT-P6800 using fingers ^_^

MrSalue said:
Thanks
So its better to flash my tab better than waiting ? and i use the Indian firmware ?
will i be able to still use my Tablet as a phone like put my simcard in it and everything ?
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Yes, better to flash your tab rather than wait months for Samsung to release the update for your country...
If using the Indian Firmware gives you Arabic language then go ahead & use it...
You can use your tab just like a phone by inserting your sim into it...

what so called hard brich is also within HC too! the fix for this is available in the forum just search for it > upgrade to ICS the austrian latest rom is working in good order except for wifi.. get wifi extender and connect through it .it's the best solution i've used so far .. actually the official roms are less bugs than the modified ones .

now u said the word " Brick "
im afraid of doing it because i jsut go the device i dont want to brick it X_X!!
i hate HC its slow and laggy X_X
i'll guess i'll just wait for the official release :<

Malaysia
India
Thailand
Philippines
ICS are all out for them
Damn Samsung is SLOW on update s

Iam flashing my device and every thing is ok you can flash it by odin and then flash cwm to wipe data without the bug if you need to wipe
And i think there is no need to wipe your device
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[Q] 3.2 to ICS via Kies on galaxy 7.7 tab

Hi...checked out the answers and they don't seem to answer my question, so here goes....i have a 7.7 galaxy tab purchased in UK but now in Saudi Arabia...it's running Android 3.2...i've been told, if i was still in the UK it would have upgraded by now to ICS but as i'm not i have to upgrade via Kies...i downloaded Kies to my laptop and awaited for the ICS install package but couldn't find it. I tried looking for updates but it says i have the latest....is there anything else i can do to get ICS.....i guess when i return to the UK it may upgrade...i don't know but there must be a way now....thanks for all your help...from a newbie...Mike

the ICS update for UK is not release... yet... so if you are waiting for the official UK firmware... you need to wait more... currently there is Austria,HK,India,China and Asia release.

dream5695 said:
Hi...checked out the answers and they don't seem to answer my question, so here goes....i have a 7.7 galaxy tab purchased in UK but now in Saudi Arabia...it's running Android 3.2...i've been told, if i was still in the UK it would have upgraded by now to ICS but as i'm not i have to upgrade via Kies...i downloaded Kies to my laptop and awaited for the ICS install package but couldn't find it. I tried looking for updates but it says i have the latest....is there anything else i can do to get ICS.....i guess when i return to the UK it may upgrade...i don't know but there must be a way now....thanks for all your help...from a newbie...Mike
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Never been a real fan of Kies. Mobil ODIN is the way I have found to be almost "idiot-proof". Actually it almost won't let you do bad things like re-partition! Has Everroot so you can flash and inject root saving re-rooting.
Actually you need not wait from region-specific firmware. I flashed the Austrian ICS firmware and it runs beautifully!

edan1979 said:
the ICS update for UK is not release... yet... so if you are waiting for the official UK firmware... you need to wait more... currently there is Austria,HK,India,China and Asia release.
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Thanks Eden....much appreciate it...Mike

skeeterpro said:
Never been a real fan of Kies. Mobil ODIN is the way I have found to be almost "idiot-proof". Actually it almost won't let you do bad things like re-partition! Has Everroot so you can flash and inject root saving re-rooting.
Actually you need not wait from region-specific firmware. I flashed the Austrian ICS firmware and it runs beautifully!
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Thanks i will try and find it and see what i can do.....although most of this stuff is double dutch to me! Mike

Odin
dream5695 said:
Thanks i will try and find it and see what i can do.....although most of this stuff is double dutch to me! Mike
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What is this Odin...will it mess with my o/s...i like my tab the way it is....what does Odin do? Can someone explain please...thanks..Mike

Mike..Odin is a program that you use to 'flash' your software (HC, ICS) up-grades yourself, instead of waiting for the OTA (over the air) or via Kies.
There's PC Odin which is a windows based PC program and there's Mobile Odin which installs to your phone via Google Play Store.
You say that you are happy with your tab just the way it is...??..??
If so... then dont worry about up-dating your tabs software.
good luck...

ICS for Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Singapore and using it in India.
edan1979 said:
the ICS update for UK is not release... yet... so if you are waiting for the official UK firmware... you need to wait more... currently there is Austria,HK,India,China and Asia release.
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Hi,
I had purchased a Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Singapore and I have been using it in India ever since. I have been hearing that the official ICS is out and is available through KIES, but I have tried several times and it still shows Gingerbread as the latest firmware available. Also contacted Samsung support but they are unable to help . Please suggest what do I do ?
Cheers
Newbie Kaustav.

mailppl said:
Hi,
I had purchased a Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Singapore and I have been using it in India ever since. I have been hearing that the official ICS is out and is available through KIES, but I have tried several times and it still shows Gingerbread as the latest firmware available. Also contacted Samsung support but they are unable to help . Please suggest what do I do ?
Cheers
Newbie Kaustav.
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Check samfirmware.com The available ICS ROMs are there.
HTH

[Q] Going into Stock 4.0.4 or 4.1.1 on P3110

Hi, I have my P3110 with CM 10.1
I want to go to stock ROM 4.0.3 or 4.0.4 or 4.1.1
My PDA code is P3110XXALD4
What ROM can I use to go to stock ROM??? I see in samfirmware , but I don´t know what region is my tab
I buy this tab in Lima, Peru
I have another TAB P3110 with stock 4.0.3, How can I extract the ROM for this one , and flash in the other with CM10

no problem...
You can revert back to stock quite easily....
All you need to do is download the official ROM which you can find online or on this forum quite easily...
Once you have the official ROM downloaded you will just use Odin to flash the official ROM back to your tablet. Since you have CyanogenMod 10.1 installed I am going to guess you know to do all of that. Here is a good link for your exact model tablet which provides links to the official ROM that you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007876
There you go hope it helps...
You know you are going to loose your rooted status, but you can always root your tablet again. If you run into problems let me know and I will gladly help you out.

droidshadow said:
You can revert back to stock quite easily....
All you need to do is download the official ROM which you can find online or on this forum quite easily...
Once you have the official ROM downloaded you will just use Odin to flash the official ROM back to your tablet. Since you have CyanogenMod 10.1 installed I am going to guess you know to do all of that. Here is a good link for your exact model tablet which provides links to the official ROM that you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007876
There you go hope it helps...
You know you are going to loose your rooted status, but you can always root your tablet again. If you run into problems let me know and I will gladly help you out.
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Thanks for answer, the problem is that I cant find the official ROM for my tab
In Kies says PDA : LD4 CSC: LD1 (PEO) (this is 4.0.3)
and when I connect another tab to kies, appear the update to 4.0.4 and say
Recent firmware to update : PDA: LH2 CSC: LH1 (PEO)
Where I can find some of two roms?? I look in samfirmware and cannot find, I don't know if I can use another ROM without problems

[Q] Flash N8010 firmware on N8013 with Odin

Sorry if this has been asked before. n8010 and n8013 doesn't seem to have any hardware differences.
I have the n8013 model (the one sold on the US, bought it on Bestbuy), but it doesnt seem to get as many updates as the International model.
So here is my question: Can I flash n8010 firmware through Odin on n8013?

MaKTaiL said:
Sorry if this has been asked before. n8010 and n8013 doesn't seem to have any hardware differences.
I have the n8013 model (the one sold on the US, bought it on Bestbuy), but it doesnt seem to get as many updates as the International model.
So here is my question: Can I flash n8010 firmware through Odin on n8013?
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Hard to keep up with all of the 8000 series updates but I think it just looks like the 8010 & 8000 have more updates because they have so many different languages.
I don't know but does more updates mean that they have actual made a major advance over another?????? Maybe it just means that the programmer messed something up in that version and they are fixing it????? I don't know?????
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kkretch said:
Hard to keep up with all of the 8000 series updates but I think it just looks like the 8010 & 8000 have more updates because they have so many different languages.
I don't know but does more updates mean that they have actual made a major advance over another?????? Maybe it just means that the programmer messed something up in that version and they are fixing it????? I don't know?????
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I'm asking because n8000/10 might get 4.2.2 or even 4.3 first.
So it would be nice to flash it on n8013 too.

Everything does work normally except the status of the device is no longer normal but custom even using stock rom with no root.
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joonex said:
Everything does work normally except the status of the device is no longer normal but custom even using stock rom with no root.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
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Normal to say custom as its not the correct firmware
jje