So I'm admittedly stupid when it comes to most Android issues, but I can follow instructions pretty well and unfortunately my issue didn't have instructions.
I looked over some of the other 'Update failed' threads but they didn't fit my issue since they're somewhat old and provided no answers really.
I have a rooted Vibrant with the only other "mod" being the OneClickLagFix. I recently received the OTA update system message and decided to go ahead with it thinking the worst that'd happen is that I'd lose root and/or some data, but I had backed up with Titanium so I wasn't worried.
So the update ran itself, the phone rebooted and nothing has changed? My version still shows as 2.1-update1 and now under "Software Update" only gives me the message "No firmware". I'm pretty much stuck now, I thought the update was going to give me 2.2 and I'd be set, but I don't think it did anything at all? Has anyone else run into the same issues?
Model: SGH-T959
Firmware Version: 2.1-update1
Baseband Version: T959UVJFD
Kernel Version: 2.6.29
Build Number: ECLAIR
I'm not having any noticeable issues just yet but I was hoping someone could give me an idea of what may have happened and/or what I may be able to do to get the OTA update (or similar manual instructions).
Many thanks to anyone who gives any advice, you guys all really know your stuff with Android so hopefully someone can help!
Cheers
the OTA wasn't 2.2
just a bugfix version of 2.1 with mediahub enabled
It was a 2.1 service pack, here is an abbreviated list of what was changed, added, modified, etc...
http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8576782
The GPS fix was the most anticipated thing in this update to the 2.1 version. I knew T-Mobile should have put a Version # in their annoucement but they didn't and look what happened. You're not the first person to crawl out from under a rock and wonder why 2.2 wasn't installed / available.
Oh well color me blue.
I apologize for my lack of knowledge on the issue. Thanks for clearing that up for me guys.
Back to under my rock I go.
prodigymix said:
Oh well color me blue.
I apologize for my lack of knowledge on the issue. Thanks for clearing that up for me guys.
Back to under my rock I go.
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i saw that you put down:
Model: SGH-T959
Firmware Version: 2.1-update1
Baseband Version: T959UVJFD
Kernel Version: 2.6.29
Build Number: ECLAIR
was this after the update?
Baseband version is suppose to be T959UVJ16
Build Number: ECLAIR.UVJ16
AFTER the update.
make sure you've updated.
Just FYI to the OP, I had the same issue when I tried the OTA. It went through the update process, it told me that the update had failed and rebooted into JFD. The update did not stick for whatever reason. I ended up ODINing the JI6. I am now running Bionix 1.9 and am loving it.
My opinion of JI6 was meh at best. The devs here definitely have improved my Vibrant experience and turned this phone into a phone I am proud to show off.
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I would like to think I have a unique problem on my hand. So to start off, here are my specs on my Droid Eris. I would like some professional advice.
HBOOT: 1.46
Firmware: 2.1 (Did the over the air update)
Baseband Version: 2.42.00.04.12
Kernel Version: 2.6.29-8a03cb9a
Build Number: 2.36.605.1
Software Number: 2.36.605.1
PRI Version: 2.11_002
PRL Version: 03310
ERI Version: 5
I would like to root my phone, plain and simple. I've already read most of the other threads on how to do this so you don't need to repeat yourselves.
Here is my problem: Does it matter at all that my phone was FLASHED over to another carrier? My Verizon HTC Droid Eris runs on the REVOL WIRELESS network and has been working flawlessly on that network even after I upgraded later to version 2.1 (was on 1.5 when I got the phone).
My other question is, what preperations are needed BEFORE I begin rooting my phone to safeguard against total noobish failure? I would like to back everything up and have a spare copy of everybody in case I totally screw everything up but I haven't a clue how to do it or what software to use. Any advice would be appreciated.
Hopefully these same questions haven't been answered/asked before.
Thanks,
A-Train
Follow regular rooting instructions.. You should be good!!!
if your on vista or 7, use the Android Master App. total noob proof. the only thing you could backup without root is your apps, but you will have to reinstall them anyways threw the market as you wont get notifications of any app updates.
link to the AMA is in my signature, first link.
Rooting htc hero
Recently also rooted my htc hero on the revol network which is the same as the droid eris. Followed this guide which i have made into a word file. Was very helpful and easy to follow. Just remember to give thanks to the real authors when you are done, cos it's not my work. Remember to backup ur apps or contacts of importance before starting. You can use astro manager(android market) to back up your apps and htc sync to back up your contacts. Hope it helps.
Hello, been looking around and this is getting confusing now lol.
My DELL:
Android 2.2
Baseband: GAUSB1A131921-EU
Kernel: 2.6.32.9-perf
Build:12792
So as i've said i've been looking around. Still not sure exactly what i have to do, i have the PDF telling me what to get and i have the steakdroid mod etc but unsure wether i should attempt to flash it.
I've noticed a lot about the baseband. What will happen if i change this? How do i go about it and what is the right one for the UK as I mostly see AT&T and US users talking about their streaks here.
Ok so that question over my next one is about the build number. Do these matter much with the newer ROMs or can i just go ahead with whatever is posted now?
Sorry if this seems stupid but the information is sporadic and unclear to me and this is my first time with Android.
-Sean
Aight so, i semi-bricked it at first, got the dell logo with flashing LEDs. didn't panic
managed to get clockwork on it and installed Streakdroid which is working awesomely.
One question and one problem. Should i upgrade the baseband? What would the advatages be?
The problem is the email client (the one ported from the galaxy tab) keeps crashing. Any way to fix this?
-Sean
EDIT: Happenes when i try to make any changes, update it or use it in any way. Also when it tries to refresh itself. Can't uninstall it either. grrr.
Greetings! I've recently acquired an unwanted Motrola Atrix 4G and I'm wanting to upgrade it to the latest version of Android. Here's the tricky part - it's a Canadian (BELL) phone with an inactive SIM, and I'm not too sure what has actually been installed on it.
As far as I can tell, the previous user has 'Greyblurred' the device (See Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1070076) and flashed it with the custom SBF linked in the thread.
How would I go about updating the phone to Gingerbread? Is an OTA update possible without bricking it?
I should mention that this is my first smart phone, though I quite familiar with the terminology and it's applications. Just a nudge in the right direction would be fantastic.
Here's the system information, if it's of any help:
Code:
System Version: Version 4.2.1.1.MB860.Retail - Blurred
Model Number: MB860
Android Version: 2.2.2
Baseband Version: N_01.92.00R
Motorola Webtop Version: OSHWT_U1_6.54.0
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Thu Apr 28 22:58:25 CST 2011
Build Number: OLYEM_U4_2.1.1 - GreyBlurred
Thank you kindly in advance - any help is appreciated!
So it's been almost a year and I figured I'd give this a bump rather than create a new thread. Does anyone have even a whiff of a suggestion? Thank you kindly, in advance.
Okay, I must say I'm quite surprised. Even after almost a year you still haven't been able to research this on your own?
This forum is crammed with various detailed tutorials and guides, that should be enough to get anyone started...
The most obvious first step would be to determine if the phone shows "Unlocked" while booting and/or has a custom recovery installed.
ravilov said:
Okay, I must say I'm quite surprised. Even after almost a year you still haven't been able to research this on your own?
This forum is crammed with various detailed tutorials and guides, that should be enough to get anyone started...
The most obvious first step would be to determine if the phone shows "Unlocked" while booting and/or has a custom recovery installed.
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The phone does not say unlocked. However, it does have CWM installed.
I have read through every tutorial. The issue isn't determining how to get the phone flashed to a newer ROM, it's the fact that it has a unique SBF's on it, and I am unable to receive OTA updates (though that's obvious). I'm wanting to simply upgrade it to the newest version without bricking it.
Since it dealt with flashing an SBF that has since been unsupported, I figured I should ask first, before going ahead and fiddling on my own.
Also, it being a BELL model it all the more frustrating!
(And, I am unable to take it to a BELL service store/send it in etc. since I am in Sweden.)
You have CWM. You have absolutely no need to touch a SBF ever again.
Just flash a ROM through CWM. There is no way to brick the phone that way.
All CWM-flashable ROMs work on all devices.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 I-9100M originally purchased from Bell. I rooted the phone using Odin. That was my first time rooting and I must admit, I kind of took blind faith in the instructions without actually taking the time to understand what's going on. In any case, everything has been working fine (except the GPS lock takes forever).
However, I would really like to see some improvements in battery life... and I heard that Gingerbread v2.3.6 has improvements from previous versions. I don't want to go to ICS because I've heard it's slow, etc. Below are the details from my phone:
Android version: 2.3.3
Basebad version: I9100MUGKG2
Kernel version: [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Can anyone help me understand the above? Since the kernel version says 2.6.3, does that mean I am already on it? Eventhough the OS version says 2.3.3? Sorry if that's a totally ignorant question...
Hi,
The problem i'm having is every few days my radio will spam the phone asking for root. I have to press accept about 10 times before it goes away (even remembering the selection) only for it to re-appear a few days later asking again. I've tried a different modem and the situation seems to have improved but it's not gone completely (it used to spam over 100 entries at a time).
The rom i'm using is a recent cyanogen JB nightly, and I believe the siyah kernel.
Has anyone else had this issue? Surely the radio shouldn't be asking for root at all, since normal phones don't have that access.
I'm on Vodafone UK. I'm not sure I have the right rom's / radio / kernal so I'll post down what the phone lists here:
Baseband: I9300XXDLID
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-CM-g9ee66ec [email protected] #1
Nightly version: 10-20121202-NIGHTLY-I9300
Build number: cm_i9300-userdebug 4.1.2 JZO54K eng..20121202.091641 test-keys
Does anything look majorly wrong with this?
Thanks,
I've had the same issue the other week on a cm10 nightly.. I've researched it a bit but just put it down to an error of some kind. Would like to know why?