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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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Newest Gingerbread version for Samsung GS 2

Hi, I am currently running V.2.3.4 on my Samsung GS 2. The phone is unlocked purchased on Internet and I am with AT&T in US.
My question is how can I get 2.3.5 or higher if it's official released by Google says for UK but not for US. I don't even know Google did release it in US or not.
If not, can I still do it and where can I get it?
Any reponses would be appreciated.

Do you have the international or the AT&T version? The international version has 2.3.6 already.
You can find out which version you have in the system information. The international version is the GT-I9100.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App

TheSniperFan said:
Do you have the international or the AT&T version? The international version has 2.3.6 already.
You can find out which version you have in the system information. The international version is the GT-I9100.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
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Thanks for replying. My carrier is AT&T but I bought the phone unlocked online so it is the international version ( no AT&T name on it ) Is 2.3.6 official release or simply a beta?
Thanks

Official release. However it's not available to everyone through KIES yet. I don't know why. Maybe because Samsung handles updates crappy or because KIES is crappy.
You live in the US so I'll find a suitable update for you (English language and such). Just give me some time. I REALLY need to go sleep now. Just tell me what CSC you have asap. The best would be if you post your output of the System-Information from Android. Kernel, Baseband,....such stuff. Do you use Windows, Linux or OSX?

TheSniperFan said:
Official release. However it's not available to everyone through KIES yet. I don't know why. Maybe because Samsung handles updates crappy or because KIES is crappy.
You live in the US so I'll find a suitable update for you (English language and such). Just give me some time. I REALLY need to go sleep now. Just tell me what CSC you have asap. The best would be if you post your output of the System-Information from Android. Kernel, Baseband,....such stuff. Do you use Windows, Linux or OSX?
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Thanks for your help. I am running Windows Xp ( SP3 ) Here's my phone system info:
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-i9100XWKI4-CL575468 [email protected]#2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
If the official one is 2.3.6 then how can I get it? Can I download it from some where?
I am appreciate all your help.

Samkee007 said:
Thanks for your help. I am running Windows Xp ( SP3 ) Here's my phone system info:
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-i9100XWKI4-CL575468 [email protected]#2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
If the official one is 2.3.6 then how can I get it? Can I download it from some where?
I am appreciate all your help.
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2.3.4 seems like the latest version for your device (so far at least): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.

Theonew said:
2.3.4 seems like the latest version for your device (so far at least): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
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Doesn't have to be....
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Theonew said:
2.3.4 seems like the latest version for your device (so far at least): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
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I got the 2.3.4 from KIES yesterday but every body is talking about 2.3.6 ( may be in some countries )I would like to get the newest one of course. If Google didn't release for US market then I'll get it myself.

What is your current CSC code?
Type *#1234#

TheSniperFan said:
Doesn't have to be....
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In that thread it is. And if it isn't, kies would have notified that there was a further update (so logically, it has to be).
Samkee007 said:
I got the 2.3.4 from KIES yesterday but every body is talking about 2.3.6 ( may be in some countries )I would like to get the newest one of course. If Google didn't release for US market then I'll get it myself.
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Remember there are many variants of the Samsung Galaxy SII. Some have that update (as shown in the thread), some don't (like yours - XWKI4 (KI1)). You could interchange if you want to; See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301772.

Theonew said:
In that thread it is. And if it isn't, kies would have notified that there was a further update (so logically, it has to be).
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That's right, but if he tells me what CSC he has, he might has luck. There is a 2.3.6 firmware with multicsc and if his is amongst them, he can safely flash it, because it's english anyway.
If he has no luck, he still has options:
Wait for an update or go with MIUI or CyanogenMod and therefore 2.3.7.

Theonew said:
In that thread it is. And if it isn't, kies would have notified that there was a further update (so logically, it has to be).
Remember there are many variants of the Samsung Galaxy SII. Some have that update (as shown in the thread), some don't (like yours - XWKI4 (KI1)). You could interchange if you want to; See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301772.
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Interchange? Meaning I can still use the 2.3.6 that is suppose for other GS 2 right?

GT-I9100 is GT-I9100 so the firmware will work on your device. But depending on your CSC, you might get problems with mobile data and such.
CSC is a problem in stock-roms only. Custom-roms just work, so those are an alternative too. You can always flash back later.
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thesniperfan said:
what is your current csc code?
Type *#1234#
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i9100xeukh2

TheSniperFan,
So which firmware that I should get I mean the stable one of course. Can you post me the link for download if you happened to know.
Thanks
P.S. I've done the upgrade on my wife's Samsung Galaxy 3 I5800 one time ( from 2.1 to 2.2 ) The phone was not for US market as a result I could not get updates but I found the firmware & instructions online and finally got it done.

I just saw quite a bit of people in Android forum complaining about 2.3.6 causing battery drainage after the upgrade. Is it real?

Samkee007 said:
I just saw quite a bit of people in Android forum complaining about 2.3.6 causing battery drainage after the upgrade. Is it real?
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Let me check this. I can't tell now, because I've never used 2.3.6. I used 2.3.7 right away and now my ROM is based on 4.0.1. If the battery is a problem, I'll find you a 2.3.5. one.
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EDIT:
Indeed many people on the internet complain about that battery-life got worse. Here on xda and various different sites. I think you should go with 2.3.5 then. It's still an upgrade and people like it.
The latest one for you should be this one:
XWKJ3
Android 2.3.5
This package has: PDA: XWKJ3| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/JFWLX5M4EZ
XWKJ3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/JDA305KOVD
Password: [email protected]
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Step-by-Step instructions are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13712988&postcount=1
Hope this helps.

Appreciation
TheSniperFan,
Thanks for all the help. I think I better go for 2.3.5 just to be safe.
Thanks thanks again!

Firmware upgrade FAILED! HELP!
I was upgrading my GS 2 from 2.3.4 to 2.3.5 by following the links provided here some how the upgrade failed. In the mean time my GS2 STILL SHOW DOWNLOADING and said DO NOT UNPLUG THE CABLE so I waited, waited I think it was more than 12 to 15 min finally I unplugged it, the phone was still in downloading mode and didn't respond to all buttons so I removed the battery, tried back the downloading mode again then it pops up the message " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again "
But Kies said " Device not responding. To resolve the issue reboot the device " which I've tried a numerous time and nothing happen. Can some one help please!!!
Thanks
UPDATE:
I just got it fixed. While I was waiting I decided to go ahead to do whatever it takes what I did was re-do the process by opened up the Odin on PC suprisingly the downloading bar on phone & Odin both appearing while the " Firmware upgrade encountered a issue Please use KIES for recovery mode " message still there and Odin said it passed, the phone rebooted and I checked the version which is 2.3.5 I also checked all my files nothing is lost. How & why I have no idea may be some Android experts in this forum can tell me. Now everything is all good. I learned my lesson I should kept waiting before unplug or remove the cable/battery whether the process is succeded or not.

[Q] UK user. still no jelly bean update for my ICS note

hi. today i bought galaxy note 10.1 at O2 store in Norwich (UK) and wanted it to update to the latest android version jelly bean but when i try to run software update (both in kies and in android soft. update) it fails saying that firmare is up to date . can you tell how can i fix this problem? I thought that all UK got this update a long time ago.
my spec:
android 4.0.4 ICS
version: IMM76D.N8010XWALI4
hope to hear from you soon

marszalinio said:
hi. today i bought galaxy note 10.1 at O2 store in Norwich (UK) and wanted it to update to the latest android version jelly bean but when i try to run software update (both in kies and in android soft. update) it fails saying that firmare is up to date . can you tell how can i fix this problem? I thought that all UK got this update a long time ago.
my spec:
android 4.0.4 ICS
version: IMM76D.N8010XWALI4
hope to hear from you soon
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Yeah I thought uk got JB back in January, those specs are from the settings/about device aren't they? Did kies update, I just noticed that when I updated kits had to update first maybe there's something else stopping it? Don't maybe some one else might have a better idea.

You have no update then ask the seller when they will update.
Or join XDA users and flash latest stock JB rom via Odin.
jje
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JJEgan said:
You have no update then ask the seller when they will update.
Or join XDA users and flash latest stock JB rom via Odin.
jje
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will flashing stock jb void my warranty?

marszalinio said:
will flashing stock jb void my warranty?
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No any stock rom is still under Samsung warranty .
jje

Bought a Galaxy Note N8010 in UK last week & first thing it did was OTA update.
Is now on JB 4.1.2 JZ054K.N8010XXUCMA5

if you still have no update in i suggesyou take it to 02 and ask them to do it for you or root and flash a rom

huzi7868 said:
if you still have no update in i suggesyou take it to 02 and ask them to do it for you or root and flash a rom
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No need to root to flash a rom. Just download the rom and flash with Odin

[Q] Asus me301t Asus development

Hey guys does anybody of a root and rom for this tablet, i looked on these forums and couldn't find anything.?

you can root with motochopper method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228613
you can do it with 4.1.1 or with update 4.2.1 too it works as well
for roms we must wait a dev who could unblock our bootloader

So currently there are no roms?
Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app

currently no....
maybe in next future see here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153331&page=2&highlight=me301t

where to find 4.1.x firmwares (not anymore available on asus.com) ?
Hi,
I have a problem.
My memo pad is running 4.1.1 firmware and i'd like to upgrade to 4.2.x. But seems there are lots of troubles with this upgrade version (wifi/bluetooth/touchscreen pb, root with modchipper not working anymore, ...).right now absolutely unusable.
So in case i'd want to roll back to 4.1.1 after the upgrade, i'm looking for 4.1.x firmware whole files (.zip).
Does anyone could tell me where to find 4.1.x firmwares for memo pad 301t because i didn't find it anymore on asus.com web site(the only one available is for "jp" and i'm looking for "us" versions) ?
Fast solution: I want to downgrade from 4.2.1 to 4.1.1, (the software works fine on 4.1.1)
but asus has removed 4.1.1_US firmware versions from their website. (there is only the 4.1.1_JP version)
Where can I get the 4.1.1_US firmware?
I checked sites like drivers.soft4pedia.com and drivers.downloadatoz.com for version Asus firmware 10.4.5.27.12_US but they all are now blocked from the asus download site.
suggestions?
Thanks for your help.
Have a nice week-end, all.

theone4 said:
Hi,
I have a problem.
My memo pad is running 4.1.1 firmware and i'd like to upgrade to 4.2.x. But seems there are lots of troubles with this upgrade version (wifi/bluetooth/touchscreen pb, root with modchipper not working anymore, ...).right now absolutely unusable.
So in case i'd want to roll back to 4.1.1 after the upgrade, i'm looking for 4.1.x firmware whole files (.zip).
Does anyone could tell me where to find 4.1.x firmwares for memo pad 301t because i didn't find it anymore on asus.com web site(the only one available is for "jp" and i'm looking for "us" versions) ?
Fast solution: I want to downgrade from 4.2.1 to 4.1.1, (the software works fine on 4.1.1)
but asus has removed 4.1.1_US firmware versions from their website. (there is only the 4.1.1_JP version)
Where can I get the 4.1.1_US firmware?
I checked sites like drivers.soft4pedia.com and drivers.downloadatoz.com for version Asus firmware 10.4.5.27.12_US but they all are now blocked from the asus download site.
suggestions?
Thanks for your help.
Have a nice week-end, all.
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Why not load cromi that is what I'm running on mine.

Motochopper didn't work for me so I just used the Asus unlock tool and then I installed the official drivers on my PC and pushed twrp on via fastboot mode in ADB then I just flashed the superuser zip from inside twrp and after a reboot and had root. I created a backup and loaded a rom already.
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Samsung gt-p6200

Hey, i just got a samsung tab 7.0plus (gt-p6200) and it is running on android 3.2...is the any way to update it because i cant seem to find a firmware!!
The baseband version is P6200ZCLA1 and it does not have playstore!
HELP!!

Hi
Thanks for using XDA Assist.
Check the OTA updates from your Settings>About device menu. If you have nothing, you can upgrade manually by flashing a 4.1.2 firmware with Odin.
Here is a list of GT-P6200 firmwares: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-P6200/
Good luck.