I'm considering getting the skyrocket or the gnex. I've used the gs2 epic 4g a bunch and like Samsung's style and the look of the gs2...I'm going to use this on straight talk, so I'm wondering, how would you upgrade from gingerbread to ice cream sandwich or Ics to jb without using roms? Is it with the kies software? The skyrocket will get JB officially, right? I thought I saw an announcement about it and other devices including the gs3 getting jb before 2013.
Also, until you get the official Ics (or some other rom) are the Bluetooth protocols messed up making it difficult or impossible to use bt contollers like ps3 or wiimotes without flashing another rom or patch? I know on my gf's gs2 with Ics (all stock) wiimotes work great. Thanks for the help.
ARPwizard said:
I'm considering getting the skyrocket or the gnex. I've used the gs2 epic 4g a bunch and like Samsung's style and the look of the gs2...I'm going to use this on straight talk, so I'm wondering, how would you upgrade from gingerbread to ice cream sandwich or Ics to jb without using roms? Is it with the kies software? The skyrocket will get JB officially, right? I thought I saw an announcement about it and other devices including the gs3 getting jb before 2013.
Also, until you get the official Ics (or some other rom) are the Bluetooth protocols messed up making it difficult or impossible to use bt contollers like ps3 or wiimotes without flashing another rom or patch? I know on my gf's gs2 with Ics (all stock) wiimotes work great. Thanks for the help.
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okay lets make sure im ont the right page currently your on S.T. and you wanna upgrade from GB to ICS and them possibly JB sound okay lets get on with it.
first off you can upgrade your service from GB to ICS using the Kies software however there are flashables such as Mohans Stock ICS check in the thread. However your will have to set back up your phone to run S.T. again because each update will change the setting to the Most up to date ATT/Rogers Data. next you run the possible risk that the new radio installed on the from the ICS will not work with you using a new one for S.T. ( now this is more of a maybe i dont have S.T> so dont kow exactly how there radios work) next you have to redo the APN in order to get data and MMS properly.
as far as JB there as been word and flutter but ive heard from several sources yes and others No so until further notice im gonna yes with a ?!
but most likely in order to get JB you will have to update thru KIES if not then someone Amazing DEV will make a flashable but you will still have to set the phone back up to S.T.
as far a BT goes i personally use my wiimotes for my emulators and there always work without issues dont have a PS3 so i cant speak on that one
Interesting, so if it was an unlocked at&t skyrocket set up with a straight talk sim, the system could lock me back out and reverting the phone to only work with at&t again? If thats the case that would be something very important to consider in the gs2 vs gnex choice for me.
I will end up rooting my device and probably end up flashing various roms after I learn about them more and understand what I am doing,but starting out with an optimized and current OS is what I'd like first. I guess even though I like the look and feel of the s2 the easier use on prepaid service with a gnex may benefit me greater. I don't know how I'll feel about fhe gnex soft keys on the screen and on a tv using hdmi. Thanks for the info.
And I saw an article about 2 weeks ago where Samsung said the s2 and s3 along with a few other phones and a couple tablets but none of the galaxy players would get jb before 2013.
You don't need to root the skyrocket to flash custom ROMs, all u need to do is flash cwm or twrp with Odin then flash custom roms
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I've downloaded a ROM called Skynote which has been ported from AT&T to VZW. This naturally causes some problems and the developer has released a patch to fix the wifi parameters. I'd like to know what the 4.3 wifi parameter patch (that I would flash using Odin) actually does. Am I able to go back and still use Wifi in a 4.1.2 rom? I'm asking this here because I'm not allowed to post in their forum. Thanks for the replies!
Hello guys,
I just rootet my Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 running 4.1.2 Android from AT&T model i497.
Reading through many threads here I could not find a ROM to upgrade this to Kitkat 4.4.2. Is there an upgrade?
I should also point out that I would be totally OK using any ROM as this Tablet will not use any phone line from AT&T going forward. It will be mounted on the wall for Home Automation with just Wifi. So killing the AT&T crap software and giving me simple KitKat would be totally ok.
Any help guys here?
Thanks in advance.
No luck
Pseudomizer said:
Hello guys,
I just rootet my Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 running 4.1.2 Android from AT&T model i497.
Reading through many threads here I could not find a ROM to upgrade this to Kitkat 4.4.2. Is there an upgrade?
I should also point out that I would be totally OK using any ROM as this Tablet will not use any phone line from AT&T going forward. It will be mounted on the wall for Home Automation with just Wifi. So killing the AT&T crap software and giving me simple KitKat would be totally ok.
Any help guys here?
Thanks in advance.
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Doesn't look like anybody is working on this.
Let me phrase the question then differently. The I497 is from AT&T. The same or similar hardware is also provided by other phone companies or even better there are same or similar hardware versions out there without the mobile SIM card option going with simply WiFi.
Does anybody know which KitKat ROM I can install on my I497 to get it from Jellybean to KitKat even if that means I will have a Vanilla KitKat and also might loose my SIM card option? I just need WiFi on that tablet and that's it.
I am open for suggestions guys. Thanks.
I'm also wondering as well
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Quick question. I can get a good deal on a Galaxy Note Tab 10.1 that is running 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It's a wi-fi version, no carrier. Will I be able to update to a newer OS such as Jelly Bean or KitKat? I should be able to just update over wifi, correct? Thanks - Dan
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Quick question. I can get a good deal on a Galaxy Note Tab 10.1 that is running 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It's a wi-fi version, no carrier. Will I be able to update to a newer OS such as Jelly Bean or KitKat? I should be able to just update over wifi, correct? Thanks - Dan
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IMHO, exept for the N8013 you get OTA/Kies updates up to 4.4.2. If you have a N8013 OTA 4.1.2, for 4.4.2 you can flash Gnabo V7 4.4.2 which by the way is much better than stock.
It is a GT-N8013 running ICS. It can be updated then to Kit Kat, without rooting? This would be for my wife as a gift, she doesn't like all that "tinkering" like I do on my phones, LOL.
MustangDan74 said:
It is a GT-N8013 running ICS. It can be updated then to Kit Kat, without rooting? This would be for my wife as a gift, she doesn't like all that "tinkering" like I do on my phones, LOL.
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The N8013 (i have the same) can be updated to 4.1.2 via OTA o Kies. There is no KitKat for this model, and i do not think there will be. Samsung forgot about it. If you want KitKat 4.4.2 than you have to flash a custom ROM which requires a Custom recovery and for that SuperSU and root. But it is worth it. The Gnabo 4.4.2 ROm is amazing, free from Bloatware and running like Speedy Gonzales Its easy to do.
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The N8013 (i have the same) can be updated to 4.1.2 via OTA o Kies. There is no KitKat for this model, and i do not think there will be. Samsung forgot about it. If you want KitKat 4.4.2 than you have to flash a custom ROM which requires a Custom recovery and for that SuperSU and root. But it is worth it. The Gnabo 4.4.2 ROm is amazing, free from Bloatware and running like Speedy Gonzales Its easy to do.
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This is not totally true.. You can flash FACTORY Stock rom for the n8010 to this device. Its totally stock Rom with the Boot- loader removed so it does not Alter the ability to go back. THE N810 IS The same device only its sold internationally. this is the base firmware of gnobo rom...
OP this is your best bed right here to keep as close to stock . She will be with this rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770009
Everything works and if you run into trouble Carl is always there to help you with issues on getting it on your device...
Good Luck
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You can flash FACTORY Stock rom for the n8010 to this device. Its totally stock Rom with the Boot- loader removed so it does not Alter the ability to go back. THE N810 IS The same device only its sold internationally. this is the base firmware of gnobo rom...
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Yes, forgot about that possibility.
I would like to hook her up with a smooth running, no bloat ROM. I realize it's been gone over in some of the other 1000+ page threads but what does the Gnabo ROM give me over the stock ICS?
hope this helps..
MustangDan74 said:
I would like to hook her up with a smooth running, no bloat ROM. I realize it's been gone over in some of the other 1000+ page threads but what does the Gnabo ROM give me over the stock ICS?
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Reasons to update
android 4.2
Samsung 2014 apps. including the new s-note Calender email and Others my mind slipped
Removed a Bunch of crap wear. and Useless apps.
Custom recovery where you can do full backups (can root without updating rom)
Moved Notifications to top Like on phone ( i really love this)
I think its a Bit faster then 4.1.2 stock rom.
You can rum 4.2 AND above only apps.
I am sure there are more
Reasons to not update
The new Multi window ui Kinda sucks. But it does work.
Prob more but for me its functioning file
You will no longer get Factory updates.. (ohh wait Samsung ditched us anyway)
Sounds like Gnobo rom would be best for you . But you read the forums and decide for yourself...
I would go for Gnabo Rom, and if you know what you do flash Boefflas Kernel. Top combination.
Would this ROM still be an improvement over 4.1 Jelly Bean? I was mistaken, it is a GT-N8013 running 4.1 JB.
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Would this ROM still be an improvement over 4.1 Jelly Bean? I was mistaken, it is a GT-N8013 running 4.1 JB.
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as i said two post up. I listed pros cons for me... I Like the 2014 note pro apps better then the old s- note and note2013 apps..
you can always root it . Install a custom recovery do a anand backup in custom recovery to external sd card.
install the rom and try it.. if you do not like Restore your backup.. You are way WAY Over thinking this simple solution.. Hope you do not mind me saying so..
I just rooted my phone and installed Renovate Ice Rom. I was trying to use hotspot from a Wi-Fi network which is possible with the s8 plus. But on the custom rom it says you have to disable Wi-Fi to use hotspot. Anybody know how to get it working like on stock? Because I use this feature a lot. Thanks
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I just rooted my phone and installed Renovate Ice Rom. I was trying to use hotspot from a Wi-Fi network which is possible with the s8 plus. But on the custom rom it says you have to disable Wi-Fi to use hotspot. Anybody know how to get it working like on stock? Because I use this feature a lot. Thanks
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I suggest posting this in the Renovate ROM OP's area.