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Hi,
I am with AT&T in the US and recently bought the Galaxy S2. My device happens to be a French version. My firmware is
PDA: KG1 / PHONE: KG1 / CSC: KG2 (XEF). It's 2.3.3.
I'm not happy with my HSPA+ data connection. While streaming online radio in moving car, it would cut out and constantly buffer. Seems like the data stream is not reconnecting quickly enough whenever there's handoff. This has never happened in my old webOS Pre Plus. The streaming on the same route that I drive daily on the Pre Plus was never an issue.
I don't want to mess with flashing to a different ROM (yet), but is it possible to just replace/flash the baseband only? Perhaps I can try the official ATT baseband? I did a search and am overwhelmed with the amount of info on XDA. I appreciate you help. Thank you.
sooby77 said:
Hi,
I am with AT&T in the US and recently bought the Galaxy S2. My device happens to be a French version. My firmware is
PDA: KG1 / PHONE: KG1 / CSC: KG2 (XEF). It's 2.3.3.
I'm not happy with my HSPA+ data connection. While streaming online radio in moving car, it would cut out and constantly buffer. Seems like the data stream is not reconnecting quickly enough whenever there's handoff. This has never happened in my old webOS Pre Plus. The streaming on the same route that I drive daily on the Pre Plus was never an issue.
I don't want to mess with flashing to a different ROM (yet), but is it possible to just replace/flash the baseband only? Perhaps I can try the official ATT baseband? I did a search and am overwhelmed with the amount of info on XDA. I appreciate you help. Thank you.
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You will need to root it to be able to install different modems using CWM recovery or you can use Odin to do it with out root if you can find modem packaged for Odin, as for the AT&T modem while it will work okay for data your call quality will be terrible so it is not really an option for an international version SGS2.
jhernand1102 - Thanks for your quick reply! I've done some flashing before on other devices, so I'm not totally unfamiliar with the process. So it is possible to install a different modem without completely flashing to a different ROM? I see that you're in the US. Can you suggest a modem? What do you use?
jhernand1102 said:
You will need to root it to be able to install different modems using CWM recovery or you can use Odin to do it with out root if you can find modem packaged for Odin, as for the AT&T modem while it will work okay for data your call quality will be terrible so it is not really an option for an international version SGS2.
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I was recently in the US and used my SG II on AT&T without any issues.
I have rooted XXKH3 - with Lite'ning Rom V6.1
sooby77 said:
jhernand1102 - Thanks for your quick reply! I've done some flashing before on other devices, so I'm not totally unfamiliar with the process. So it is possible to install a different modem without completely flashing to a different ROM? I see that you're in the US. Can you suggest a modem? What do you use?
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Yes, it is possible to flash another modem file to your phone.
The easiest way of doing so is to flash it as zip file via CWM.
But you can also flash the modem.bin file (extract the zip file first) via Odin (in PHONE section).
Here are two links to the latest modem files:
1. => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277593&highlight=Modem+XXKI3
But you need CWM to flash this Modem zip files.
2. => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17967764&postcount=5
Same here, but you can extract the Modem.bin file out of the zip file and flash it using (Phone section in) Odin.
Good luck!
It_ler said:
Yes, it is possible to flash another modem file to your phone.
The easiest way of doing so is to flash it as zip file via CWM.
But you can also flash the modem.bin file (extract the zip file first) via Odin (in PHONE section).
Here are two links to the latest modem files:
1. => http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...ht=Modem+XXKI3
But you need CWM to flash this Modem zip files.
2. => http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...64&postcount=5
Same here, but you can extract the Modem.bin file out of the zip file and flash it using (Phone section in) Odin.
Good luck!
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Thanks It_ler. I think your links were truncated, and as a result, it's not coming up. I have Odin on my computer. In your view, is it better to use Odin or CWM?
JackTheMan18 - I don't have issues with voice calls on ATT, but it's the HSPA+ connection when streaming is what I'm not happy about.
sooby77 said:
Thanks It_ler. I think your links were truncated, and as a result, it's not coming up. I have Odin on my computer. In your view, is it better to use Odin or CWM?
JackTheMan18 - I don't have issues with voice calls on ATT, but it's the HSPA+ connection when streaming is what I'm not happy about.
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Sorry about the truncated links - now repaired.
Searched myself in this forum and while copying&pasting ... something went wrong.
I don't have a personal prefer ... Odin or CWM ?!
If your phone is rooted and you already have CWM, it is the easiest way to flash modem zip file using CWM.
As I am running on CF-Root kernel which has installed CWM Manager app, I would flash the modem zip file using CWM.
But normally, I choose my ROM and modem and CSC before flashing ... and then I flash all the files I want together at once via Odin.
So, it's up to you !
It_ler said:
Yes, it is possible to flash another modem file to your phone.
The easiest way of doing so is to flash it as zip file via CWM.
But you can also flash the modem.bin file (extract the zip file first) via Odin (in PHONE section).
Here are two links to the latest modem files:
1. => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277593&highlight=Modem+XXKI3
But you need CWM to flash this Modem zip files.
2. => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17967764&postcount=5
Same here, but you can extract the Modem.bin file out of the zip file and flash it using (Phone section in) Odin.
Good luck!
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It_ler said:
Sorry about the truncated links - now repaired.
Searched myself in this forum and while copying&pasting ... something went wrong.
I don't have a personal prefer ... Odin or CWM ?!
If your phone is rooted and you already have CWM, it is the easiest way to flash modem zip file using CWM.
As I am running on CF-Root kernel which has installed CWM Manager app, I would flash the modem zip file using CWM.
But normally, I choose my ROM and modem and CSC before flashing ... and then I flash all the files I want together at once via Odin.
So, it's up to you !
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It_ler - Thank you so much! You've been incredibly helpful! Since you are so knowledgeable, I hope you might be able to answer this follow up question. As I indicated, I'm stuck on the French 2.3.3 ROM.
1. Can I just flash a 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 stock ROM without rooting but using ODIN? Will that be a clean wipe or will it just upgrade and keep all my app and settings?
2. Will doing so prevent Kies from offering me future updates? I don't care about CSC, in fact, half the French customizations on my unit don't work here in the US. My first SGS2 unit that was defective was an UK version (I assume so because it came installed with the BBC app).
3. What's a good stock ROM to put on?
You are awesome!
sooby77 said:
It_ler - Thank you so much! You've been incredibly helpful! Since you are so knowledgeable, I hope you might be able to answer this follow up question. As I indicated, I'm stuck on the French 2.3.3 ROM.
1. Can I just flash a 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 stock ROM without rooting but using ODIN? Will that be a clean wipe or will it just upgrade and keep all my app and settings?
2. Will doing so prevent Kies from offering me future updates? I don't care about CSC, in fact, half the French customizations on my unit don't work here in the US. My first SGS2 unit that was defective was an UK version (I assume so because it came installed with the BBC app).
3. What's a good stock ROM to put on?
You are awesome!
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I thought that you already knew about the basics, but here they are:
a) To get familiar with flashing ROMs / kernels / etc., find official firmwares, stock kernels, etc. and to learn the "manual" rooting method, read the first post of Intratech's thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
Official firmwares are in the second post, and Frankenstein versions (which can be combined with any other modem and/or CSC) are in the third post.
Every ROM is non-wipe - except Intratech has explicitly written that it is a "wipe" version.
Flashing is by using Odin and does not require root.
But Intratech has added a Quick Rooting Guide, just in case you need it.
b) To find the easiest way of rooting, please stick to Chainfire's CF-Root thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=CF+Root.
There you learn to root your phone and get ClockWorkMod (CWM) Manager app with CWM recovery mode, system backup&recovery feature, flashing other kernels and zip files, etc..
Nothing to bother. I just flashed CF-Root kernel because it is so easy and I wanted to be able to backup my system.
Now I can answer your questions:
1. Yes, stick to Intratech's description and use a non-wipe ROM to flash using Odin (PDA section).
2. As KIES will only recognize and update official/stock ROMs available in/for your region, flashing any other ROM or kernel will prevent KIES from doing so.
But I don't care too. Flashing with Odin is very easy, fast and as stable as the ROM you are flashing.
I stick to the official/stock ROMs provided by Intratech - they have always doing fine for me.
3. I recommend the latest Frankenstein ROM, which is actually XWKJ1 (which I am running now).
It is Android 2.3.5, good balance between performance and battery life, excellent modem (XXKI3) and you can combine it with any other modem or CSC for your region and/or provider.
Just put this ROM in PDA, your modem in PHONE and your CSC in CSC section of Odin and flash all at once.
If you will find the descriptions and/or files helpful, please remember to push the Thanks button for Intratech and Chainfire, as they both do a great job for all of us.
Wow! It_ler - thank you for all the great info! Just a quick question. Does XWKJ1 have any issues. For example, does google video chat still work?
sooby77 said:
Wow! It_ler - thank you for all the great info! Just a quick question. Does XWKJ1 have any issues. For example, does google video chat still work?
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I did not recognize any issue yet.
But Google Talk is without Video chat.
You can replace it with a leaked Talk app with Video chat enabled.
Just have a look here => http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-install-google-talk-1.3-with-video-chat-on-any-android-phone-root-only/
But you have to use CWM recovery mode to install it.
I did not use ROM-Manager as described, I used CWM Manager (of CF-Root) to install it.
Please remember to wipe cache partition and dalvik cache as described.
And make a system backup before ... Just in case ...
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
It_ler said:
I did not recognize any issue yet.
But Google Talk is without Video chat.
You can replace it with a leaked Talk app with Video chat enabled.
Just have a look here => http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-install-google-talk-1.3-with-video-chat-on-any-android-phone-root-only/
But you have to use CWM recovery mode to install it.
I did not use ROM-Manager as described, I used CWM Manager (of CF-Root) to install it.
Please remember to wipe cache partition and dalvik cache as described.
And make a system backup before ... Just in case ...
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
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I was able to install XXKI3 radio. It didn't make a difference. Turns out that I needed to disable fast dormancy. The data connection seems more stable. I will have to test it out further on Monday. In regards to Frankensteinrom XWKJ1, is it already rooted?
If I discover problem on my end with that Frankensteinrom, can I flash back to official ROM without wipe? Thanks!
sooby77 said:
I was able to install XXKI3 radio. It didn't make a difference. Turns out that I needed to disable fast dormancy. The data connection seems more stable. I will have to test it out further on Monday. In regards to Frankensteinrom XWKJ1, is it already rooted?
If I discover problem on my end with that Frankensteinrom, can I flash back to official ROM without wipe? Thanks!
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Neither official nor Frankenstein versions are rooted.
If you want to Root, follow the instructions of Intratech or Chainfire to do so.
You can flash back to an Official ROM.
If you want to flash without wipe, you have to use a non-wipe version.
So, no problem with most of the versions from Intratech's thread.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
Hi All Below I occidentally posted in the Galxy SI900 instead of here< I got the usual replies but was grateful all the same. Maybe someone might help before I revert to stock...
Hi all, I know this has been done and dusted but I am having problems with connecting to kies after rooting. I am running standard jelly bean 4.1.2 and is an Australian GT-I9100. I installed the siyah kernal root system and now all I get on kies is "connecting" Windows 7 recognises and I can access the phone via explorer on the PC. The phone after a while comes up with a message that there is no compatible software on the PC, install kies...
I have tried all the so called fixes including formatting the internal SD and memory. The only thing I did before it stopped connecting was the root and running Triangle away (paid version). I have enabled / disabled USB debugging. The only things I haven't tried is a factory reset which I don't really want to do as I am always sceptical that the backup apps will work after to restore everything.
Any help appreciated
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The thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45907982#post45907982
Hope someone can help...
Regards Ismael
Did you try another PC or reinstall Kies? To know if the problem is in the phone or in PC?
jiseuo said:
Did you try another PC or reinstall Kies? To know if the problem is in the phone or in PC?
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Yes, Kies definitely sees the phone as it comes up with GTI9100 loading on the left top and in the centre it just sits saying connecting. I think the phone is not seeing kies as the message on my phone always comes up only when trying to connect to kies.
I have tried 3 computers/laptops same result. Different USB cables original plus other really high end ones also. No Joy. Looks like if I want to connect to kies I must revert back to stock kernal as the firmware I never changed it is the OTA from samsung 4.1.2 and rooted the S2 only...
Also Not knowing Samsung but in the about on my Motorola Tablet/phone even when rooted when you try to check for updates they say none available, the samsung actually says "Your device has been modified, no updates available"...
IsmaelJones said:
Yes, Kies definitely sees the phone as it comes up with GTI9100 loading on the left top and in the centre it just sits saying connecting. I think the phone is not seeing kies as the message on my phone always comes up only when trying to connect to kies.
I have tried 3 computers/laptops same result. Different USB cables original plus other really high end ones also. No Joy. Looks like if I want to connect to kies I must revert back to stock kernal as the firmware I never changed it is the OTA from samsung 4.1.2 and rooted the S2 only...
Also Not knowing Samsung but in the about on my Motorola Tablet/phone even when rooted when you try to check for updates they say none available, the samsung actually says "Your device has been modified, no updates available"...
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Now I am not using KIES, because I use AOSP ROM (4.3 Slimbean), but in past, when i was using STOCK ROM (XWLSN, XWLSS) I used "PhilZ-cwm6 - Safe Stock Based Kernel" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270 to root my phone.
If I remember correctly, KIES was working with PhillZ, but it is few months ago ...
So you can try PhillZ and see If it will work.(If do not need any special feature from syiah kernel of course)
jiseuo said:
If I remember correctly, KIES was working with PhillZ, but it is few months ago ...
So you can try PhillZ and see If it will work.(If do not need any special feature from syiah kernel of course)
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Okay had a look at this, thanks. I do have a question though, my Kernel (PDA) is XWLSH, I have downloaded the 2 files but I am wondering how to install? Do I use my CW recovery or do I have to revert back to stock? A little confusing as he dowsn't really give instructions and I am pretty much an amateur when it comes to some of these things? Also I am running JB 4.1.2 he only mentions ICS 4.0.4? Help appreciated here...
Actually just re-read the post and I think I know now what to do. Correct me if I am wrong but the 2 files I downloaded are for 2 different methods of installing, the Zip file via SD card and the MD5 file by odin. Is this correct?
IsmaelJones said:
Actually just re-read the post and I think I know now what to do. Correct me if I am wrong but the 2 files I downloaded are for 2 different methods of installing, the Zip file via SD card and the MD5 file by odin. Is this correct?
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Yes. ZIP is for flashing from recovery and tar.md5 is for flashing from ODIN.
Maybe the best way will be to reflash your whole stock firmware to get correct previous state before you started flashing syiah. You can get it on Sammobile.com - (simple registration needed) and then use PhilZ recomended method - flash ZIP from stock recovery
What is your Country / operator, Try this http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ to find right and latest oficial firmware for your country / operator version for your phone.
edit: For XWLSH it may be GT-I9100LKJXSA - unbranded australia version, or GT-I9100LKJOPS - Australia OPTUS operator customized version.
jiseuo said:
Yes. ZIP is for flashing from recovery and tar.md5 is for flashing from ODIN.
Maybe the best way will be to reflash your whole stock firmware to get correct previous state before you started flashing syiah. You can get it on Sammobile.com - (simple registration needed) and then use PhilZ recomended method - flash ZIP from stock recovery
What is your Country / operator, Try this http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ to find right and latest oficial firmware for your country / operator version for your phone.
edit: For XWLSH it may be GT-I9100LKJXSA - unbranded australia version, or GT-I9100LKJOPS - Australia OPTUS operator customized version.
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Hi Again, solved the problem... definitely the siyah root was the culprit. I used mobile Odin to install the stock kernel, once done checked and could connect in kies and was still rooted missing busybox only. After that I again used mobile odin to install philZ, again no problems and all seems fine now. Everything working.
Thanks a million for helping and also many thanks to mobile odin developers as this is a far better tool than most and saves connecting to the PC Odin. Also seems a lot safer...
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So i have a stock sprint note 3 that had 4.4.4 on it.
I attempted to install twrp/cwm through odin, but it failed and now i'm stuck in the failed firmware update loop.
I have tried installing older versions of the stock firmware, seems like i'm stuck looking for a 4.4.4 which seems kinda hard to find right now.
What are my other options, my friend is looking for the serial numbers to see if i can just use keis to recover.
k0ncept said:
So i have a stock sprint note 3 that had 4.4.4 on it.
I attempted to install twrp/cwm through odin, but it failed and now i'm stuck in the failed firmware update loop.
I have tried installing older versions of the stock firmware, seems like i'm stuck looking for a 4.4.4 which seems kinda hard to find right now.
What are my other options, my friend is looking for the serial numbers to see if i can just use keis to recover.
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Although your thread will probably be moved to the Q&A section, you stated you are able to install older versions...... take it back into DL mode and Odin 4.4.4. There are several threads you can download the NK4 Firmware from including the Sammobile site.
SM-N900P Spint (cdma) 2014 December 4.4.4 N900PVPUDNK4 N900PSPTDNK4
shadowcliffs Thread in the General Section
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k0ncept said:
So i have a stock sprint note 3 that had 4.4.4 on it.
I attempted to install twrp/cwm through odin, but it failed and now i'm stuck in the failed firmware update loop.
I have tried installing older versions of the stock firmware, seems like i'm stuck looking for a 4.4.4 which seems kinda hard to find right now.
What are my other options, my friend is looking for the serial numbers to see if i can just use keis to recover.
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Honestly it sounds like you're making this more difficult than it really is.
All you need is;
NK4 .tar
SU
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TWRP
So i'm fairly new to this the last phone i did was my vz s4 (and it went off with less bumps).
I'm stuck in the boot load loop. I can't flash any ROM on it right now, i think i'm trying to find the right 4.4.4 rom. Any place with good rom support would help. sammobile is far too slow on downloads...also there are a few 4.4.4 roms by now.
So the phone was purchased in early Nov 2014, already on a 4.4.4.
I dl'd odin and a TWRP, foolishly didn't make sure 4.4.4 could be flashed in the same way. Odin marked it as failed and when i re-start the phone it runs into the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"
The phone can get into download mode just fine (cannot boot)...tho i have no idea what to flash onto it now.
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So the phone was purchased in early Nov 2014, already on a 4.4.4.
I dl'd odin and a TWRP, foolishly didn't make sure 4.4.4 could be flashed in the same way. Odin marked it as failed and when i re-start the phone it runs into the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"
The phone can get into download mode just fine (cannot boot)...tho i have no idea what to flash onto it now.
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As Nickitt stated, don't make it more than it is. If you can get into DL mode then you are not fully bricked which is good. You need to flash an " Official 4.4.4 Firmware " to get you out of this situation, whether it be a slow download or not. I provided a link in my original first response of several uploads of 4.4.4 that you could possibly use that were uploaded by member shadowcliffs in his same thread/post. After you have flashed the official firmware and gone through the initial setup once again with the stock firmware, get the phone back into DL Mode and flash TWRP or Philz CWM recovery via ODIN. Once you have your custom recovery loaded, flash the Custom Rom of your choice.
Hey dark,
thanks for the quick and very very useful response. i wish i hit this up way sooner i did find those links after hours of searching through garbage. i've been downloading a few 4.4.4 images for the last 2hours. Hopefully this will help me! sadly those are the same slow connections i've scene. damn 50kb/sec so sad haha
I'll keep the board posted. but mostly bump that og thread
Damn, fails on the nk4 image and the nh7.
fails on the same spot system.img.ext4
any other suggestions board? please?
make sure your using the hltespr version of either TWRP or philz recovery, if its not working on TWRP switch to philiz. Could also be a bad download - re-download and flash again
Why don't you just use TWRP Manager to install TWRP after you root?
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not being able to root was the problem
FIXED my issues!!
Never use vmware and Mac to run heimdall or Odin... They should more prominently tell you that.
Thank you board for the concern
problem solved
Thanks for updating that you fixed the problem and what it was. It sounded like you were doing everything correctly. i was getting concerned that it wasn't working. I don't use mac, but if i did i would have been very grateful for that knowledge. thanks for the update. too often someone fixes the problem and just quits posting on the thread.:good:
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FIXED my issues!!
Never use vmware and Mac to run heimdall or Odin... They should more prominently tell you that.
Thank you board for the concern
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Parallels is a better option imo as far as v-machines are concerned but anything after Mountain lion doesn't work well. The newest mac osx doesn't work at all with Heimdall. It won't download the pit file. If your running mavricks you can try using a program called winebottle
How to Run Odin On Mac: http://youtu.be/j7fpouzMSsk also jOdin is another desktop tool to use. jOdin is a early stage online flashing tool with limited capabilities at this time.Beings its a online flashing tool. I would make sure to have a good internet connection or you could run into trouble im guessing. All in all I think its a good idea I just hope this project keeps going.
JOdin - Using Odin on a Mac: http://youtu.be/MiPRXq207Ug
It's only right jag.
Goat, thanks for the additional information. I hope there are improved options for the mac and Linux one day
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It's only right jag.
Goat, thanks for the additional information. I hope there are improved options for the mac and Linux one day
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Me too bro, me too!
The Samsung Galaxy Go Prime or SM-G530A is an AT&T Go Phone that is specific to being sold at WalMart.
In researching the phones FCC ID# I noticed that this the same phone as the SM-G530AZ or the one sold by Cricket Wireless.
First up are all the required files:
Firmware MediaFire
NV Data Mega NZ
QCN File Mega NZ
PIT File Mega NZ
BL+CP+CSC Mega NZ
Stock Kernel Mega NZ
I have successfully rooted the SM-G530A using KingRoot APK v4.62, I then installed the Flashify APK, and flashed the original Stock Kernel. (File must be unzipped and loaded as "Boot.img") After and only after that was done I was able to successfully restart the phone.
NOTE: Failure to re-flash the stock Kernel will result in a "seandroid" boot error.
Should you find yourself with the "seandroid" boot error simply install the stock Kernel through your PC with Odin.
Optional for Root:
I was able to successfully switch from KingoRoot to SuperSU with the Super-SumePro APK in the Google Play store. ($3.99 is well worth it! + your supporting good developers)
Here is a list of the required factory files:
ALL_ATT_G530AUCU4AOI7_G530AATT4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.61 GB
AP_G530AUCU4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.54 GB
BL_G530AUCU4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 16 MB
CP_G530AUCU4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 46.99 MB
CSC_ATT_G530AATT4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 13.97 MB
Gotta give credit where its due:
DLGSM for listing the factory files http://www.dlgsm.com
Thanks to GSM-Forum member danger.gsm and ernestico911 from the thread link below.
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f453/g530a-att-lte-phone-any-solution-root-unlock-2019636/
You are save my phone
Thank you very much
So, was this for 5.1.1?
Anyways, successfully rooted 5.1.1 with this method, but now wifi is not turning on. may have to reflash with kies unless there is a fix for this.
kenboyles72 said:
So, was this for 5.1.1?
Anyways, successfully rooted 5.1.1 with this method, but now wifi is not turning on. may have to reflash with kies unless there is a fix for this.
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I am not sure the root binary is specific to any firmware however, if something should go wrong you now have all the original files.
No phone wifi issues on my end.. I use a newer Netgear AC wifi however, I do know that older Linksys N wifi made allot of my 4.4.4 and above phones go crazy.
robsonup said:
You are save my phone
Thank you very much
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Your welcome, believe me I had the problem as well.
captaingowa said:
I am not sure the root binary is specific to any firmware however, if something should go wrong you now have all the original files.
No phone wifi issues on my end.. I use a newer Netgear AC wifi however, I do know that older Linksys N wifi made allot of my 4.4.4 and above phones go crazy.
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I'm not talking about wifi signal, wifi will not turn on period. I go into setting and tried to toggle on wifi, button would go to on, then right back off. I have even tried running the service through adb and terminal. wifi will just not turn on. I already updated with kies, may try again after a few days.
Same here can't toggle wifi on. Tried it on SM-G530AZ (Cricket) 5.1.1. Rooted with kingroot, used flashify, flashed stock kernel, restarted everything expect wifi. Please fix. Amazing work.
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I'm not talking about wifi signal, wifi will not turn on period. I go into setting and tried to toggle on wifi, button would go to on, then right back off. I have even tried running the service through adb and terminal. wifi will just not turn on. I already updated with kies, may try again after a few days.
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Nevermind I got it working flashed my 5.1.1 boot.img (stock kernel) I extracted from .tar. wifi now working and root. Thanks again
Hmm, seems there are two different links to stock kernel listed in op. one is for stock_kernel_by_911.img and the other is stock_kernel_by_911.tar. Son is at work, so when he gets home tonight, I will try the extracted img from the tar and see what happens. Will report back with results.
Edit: After flashing the right boot.img all is fine. So, you MUST make sure you dl the boot.img that's in stock_kernel_by_911.tar, extract it and flash with Flashify.
Can someone tell me if that firmware link could get me back to 4.4.4, please?
IndyViva said:
Can someone tell me if that firmware link could get me back to 4.4.4, please?
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Those are the factory installed files for 5.1.1 with the SM-G530A AT&T variant you would need the original release firmware for SM-G530AZ from Cricket.
If you can locate the original files they would be either
The whole package:
ALL_AIO_G530AZTUU3AOF5_G530AZAIO3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.03 GB
or individual files..
AP_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 978.92 MB
BL_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 9.27 MB
CP_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 46.34 MB
CSC_AIO_G530AZAIO3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 17.24 MB
I have not been able to locate them other than for purchase through DLGSM http://www.dlgsm.com, and even then I had no luck in establishing a premium account with them.
for the price, is it worth the buy? are there any cust roms for this device?
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for the price, is it worth the buy? are there any cust roms for this device?
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Yes its a great phone for the money. The root discovery for this model is currently less than a month old, so not likely.
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Yes its a great phone for the money. The root discovery for this model is currently less than a month old, so not likely.
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I'm sorry but, I haven't found a solid answer to the question of will this work with the updated 5.1.1?
If not, where can I find the stock kit kat Cricket rom?
Thank you!
-it'll root but you lose WiFi-Sadness-restored with kies 3 worked.
Does someone have a stock SM-G530AZ Kitkat rom that is flashable via Odin? ...and will it overwrite the current 5.1.1?
Thank you for your time.
To give you a solid answer... Yes allot of people have the stock firmware but you most likely won't find it here. Try asking around where I found the stock files (link is in the first post). Save yourself and don't ask them for a "kit kat rom".. Ask about the specific firmware or file name for your phone.. You can flash back, but you better ready and have a solid understanding on how to reflash everything including re-initiating the radios, and security. (The process is detailed on the site where I got the files). Most of the people on that site use special hardware or "boxes" to extract the files, or pay a vendor for the OEM files. So don't be surprised if someone chooses not to share the files.. (I also listed a place to buy the files in the first post). Good Luck.
wally86 said:
Same here can't toggle wifi on. Tried it on SM-G530AZ (Cricket) 5.1.1. Rooted with kingroot, used flashify, flashed stock kernel, restarted everything expect wifi. Please fix. Amazing work.
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Nevermind I got it working flashed my 5.1.1 boot.img (stock kernel) I extracted from .tar. wifi now working and root. Thanks again
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Hey what exactly did you flash to get the wifi working again ? I am now without mine i also have the cricket version. I extracted the boot.img file from stock_kernel_by_911.tar with flashify as described, I am thinking you did something a bit different?
Hey I'm trying to figure out exactly how to do this without breaking my phone.... can tell me if this sounds right for my SM-G530A? First I DL KingRoot v4.62 'one click root' APK, and use to root phone. Then, before rebooting, I use flashify to flash The 'Stock kernal' after extracting to boot.img.... My Question is after extracting the BL... , CSC... , and CP..., .md5 files what do I do with them? any help would be great....-Thanks
frostbyte71901 said:
for the price, is it worth the buy? are there any cust roms for this device?
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hey bro i just got it today at cricket store for like 79 bucks right now, the root will work, but gotta make sure you have the right boot.img to flash or wifi will not come on, also i tried to flash a custom recovery that a friend is working on just to see if it would work at all and i got the same dumbass fail that rooting would give about custom software that is not allowed blah blah blah, so if anyone else has this issue after testing a recovery or the likes i wanted to post something that will save your butt in the event you flash a recovery to test and it happens to you as well then you need to download
HTML:
https://mega.nz/#!ARhVBZTI!H5c9vf4yBszjbd94V6rBSoT7xjVy2X42EL0oFSVDZAI
then reboot your phone to download mode by holding power with vol down and home button then when you get prompt press vol up now in dl mode plug up to your usb on pc and with odin click the pda button and select the file you just downloaded with pda checked now press start let it flash and if successful you will get the device to reboot again just remember this only fixes you if you flashed a bad recovery or your testing recoveries and they throw the error. I just posted this in hopes of saving someone else a little time from repacking the backup recovery.img to tar.md5 as that is how it has to be for odin to read it as dumb as that is.
So, I used this guide to root my dad's Go Prime, SM-G530A , and I ran into issues such as, Wifi not wrong after which I fixed using Odin and the stock kernel image, getting alot of "Unfortunately, App has stopped." like the Google Play store, contacts and more, and finally, Kingroot rooted the phone once for two or three reboots and then root was gone after that plus don't suggest reinstalling KingRoot because adb install gives this error "install_failed_missing_shared_library".
Now what do I do now? Odin flash the files, if so, In what order, new odin's tabs are different like BL, AP, CP,CSC , and UMS.
EDIT: Alright, I looked at the files and the beginning of the files show CL, CSC, AP and BL but what about UMS and what do you do with these files?
NVM-SM-G530A-13-12-2015_08-03-06-.nvm
and QCN-SM-G530A-13-12-2015_08-05-13.qcn
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The Samsung Galaxy Go Prime or SM-G530A is an AT&T Go Phone that is specific to being sold at WalMart.
In researching the phones FCC ID# I noticed that this the same phone as the SM-G530AZ or the one sold by Cricket Wireless.
First up are all the required files:
Firmware MediaFire
NV Data Mega NZ
QCN File Mega NZ
PIT File Mega NZ
BL+CP+CSC Mega NZ
Stock Kernel Mega NZ
I have successfully rooted the SM-G530A using KingRoot APK v4.62, I then installed the Flashify APK, and flashed the original Stock Kernel. (File must be unzipped and loaded as "Boot.img") After and only after that was done I was able to successfully restart the phone.
NOTE: Failure to re-flash the stock Kernel will result in a "seandroid" boot error.
Should you find yourself with the "seandroid" boot error simply install the stock Kernel through your PC with Odin.
Optional for Root:
I was able to successfully switch from KingoRoot to SuperSU with the Super-SumePro APK in the Google Play store. ($3.99 is well worth it! + your supporting good developers)
Here is a list of the required factory files:
ALL_ATT_G530AUCU4AOI7_G530AATT4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.61 GB
AP_G530AUCU4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.54 GB
BL_G530AUCU4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 16 MB
CP_G530AUCU4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 46.99 MB
CSC_ATT_G530AATT4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 13.97 MB
Gotta give credit where its due:
DLGSM for listing the factory files http://www.dlgsm.com
Thanks to GSM-Forum member danger.gsm and ernestico911 from the thread link below.
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f453/g530a-att-lte-phone-any-solution-root-unlock-2019636/
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I am now downloading the kitkat firmware as well, in case anyone wants to go back to kitkat I will post as soon as possible the host of firmware files is rather slow, but once i got it all i will post it up.
Hi all,
I am a newbie and don't know much. So please bear with me.
I was trying to root my Galaxy S5(SM-G900H) by using the tutorial given on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537 but the process did not go as planned as keep struck on recovery.img on odin3.10 so I googled and found that changing USB port will help so I take out the battery changed the port and try again but this time I soft-bricked the phone as odin struck on cache.img and now when i try to start my phone I get Firmware upgrade encountered. So now I again googled and found about unified toolkit and install it on my windows 10 ,now when i choose option 6 (i.e. flash stock boot image to your device) it says waiting for usb debugging to be enabled ,now I remember I turn USB debugging on but it is still struck here. Now what should I do? My parents gave this phone just a week ago and I am in deep trouble.
P.S.-I am only able go into the download mode not recovery mode.
Boot into Download Mode and use Odin to install the original firmware. Might require a factory reset after if still bootlooping. Here is a link to 6.0.1 from Sri Lanka https://mega.nz/#!YMAFhR4a!pZmf7OEWgzDzET1FLGsAOQ5XyVlvE8y4pJfB8KDNbMI . Any region firmware should work for the F model. If you want your specific one then check sammobile.com. I just linked to the other because it is a much faster download.
Problem encountred while installing original firmware
I tried to use Odin to install original firmware , I started the process but Odin got struck on sboot.bin (Also I read somewhere that whole process does not take more than 10 minutes). So please help me.
Which firmware did you try?
You might be able to use Kies to recover your device as well.
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Which firmware did you try?
You might be able to use Kies to recover your device as well.
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I downloaded it from http://www.teamandroiders.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900h-stock-rom-firmware/ with PDA: I9500XXUBOL2. I want to know one more thing as I am in India so should I use INU or INS?
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I downloaded it from http://www.teamandroiders.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900h-stock-rom-firmware/ with PDA: I9500XXUBOL2. I want to know one more thing as I am in India so should I use INU or INS?
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Oh geez...no wonder it isn't working. i9500 = S4. Really gotta be careful with that kind of thing.
INU is for unlocked from the factory
INS is for phones from a carrier
Either one should work. As mentioned, with the G900h, any firmware should work that is for that model, no matter the region. Use the one I posted and change the language or grab the one for India from sammobile.com though it'll take an hour or 2.
Edit: I see that it was just mislabeled as i9500, but the download says g900h after all.
Were you on 5.1.1 or 5.0 before you started this process?
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Oh geez...no wonder it isn't working. i9500 = S4. Really gotta be careful with that kind of thing.
INU is for unlocked from the factory
INS is for phones from a carrier
Either one should work. As mentioned, with the G900h, any firmware should work that is for that model, no matter the region. Use the one I posted and change the language or grab the one for India from sammobile.com though it'll take an hour or 2.
Edit: I see that it was just mislabeled as i9500, but the download says g900h after all.
Were you on 5.1.1 or 5.0 before you started this process?
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Well I downloaded another one from http://firmwarefile.com/samsung-sm-g900h the second one, before it all started I was on 5.0 and the link you give does not work anymore. Anyway I tried with the firmware with upper link. And Odin is struck with sboot.bin for more than an hour. And have no idea what's going on? So what should I do?
Also someone suggested to use Pit. Should I use it?
No, don't use the pit. Try the newer firmware for 6.0
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No, don't use the pit. Try the newer firmware for 6.0
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So I downloaded the 3rd link from http://firmwarefile.com/samsung-sm-g900h for newer version and try Odin 11.2 with it. I try two times to flash the firmware first time it struck on sboot.bin and second time it just showed fails(I used Odin with administrative rights this time) .Please see the attached images. Please tell me what should I do now. I want to repair it ASAP.
Not sure. This is pretty standard stuff. Have used Odin 1000 times and haven't had that much trouble with it. Sorry.
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Not sure. This is pretty standard stuff. Have used Odin 1000 times and haven't had that much trouble with it. Sorry.
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I think I should mention that the firmware I used was INS not INU and if you have a genuine link for version 6 for INU with fast download speed, please share it (different than sammobile because it has only fast speed only for premium users). Should I use PIT or try something else than Odin. Anything that might help please tell me. I have got this phone just a week ago and my parents are not gonna give me a new one so please help me.
I keep encountering sboot.bin error ,maybe there is a way to resolve it?
I'd just try to load TWRP and a custom rom at this point.
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I'd just try to load TWRP and a custom rom at this point.
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Actually I have no idea what TWRP is so any link or anything that can help without ruining the situtation.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/development/rom-t3224562
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/development/rom-t3224562
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I want to know one more thing on the above link there is a custom firmware and there is a custom ROM with bootloader and all. So should I flash custom firmware or use the instructions given on thread to flash custom ROM?
The custom rom does not include bootloader and modem. You will need to flash via Odin if you were not on the same firmware as the software is based off of. I would flash them anyway, to be safe. You can skip the root part as it is not need. Follow the instruction in post 2 for stock rom users minus the root part. Make sure to boot directly back into TWRP recovery before it attempts to boot. You can load rom on SD card and any additional add-ons you want. Plenty of youtube guides on how to use Odin to flash TWRP and such.
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The custom rom does not include bootloader and modem. You will need to flash via Odin if you were not on the same firmware as the software is based off of. I would flash them anyway, to be safe. You can skip the root part as it is not need. Follow the instruction in post 2 for stock rom users minus the root part. Make sure to boot directly back into TWRP recovery before it attempts to boot. You can load rom on SD card and any additional add-ons you want. Plenty of youtube guides on how to use Odin to flash TWRP and such.
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Finally seen some progress, thank you very much. I successfully flashed TWRP recovery, but I got a couple of questions. Firstly I should flash ROM from recovery mode and then go to download mode to flash boot-loader and Modem files right? Should I flash ROM from SD card? And if this custom ROM causes problem is there a way to get to stock ROM? And is this custom ROM rooted or I have to root it via CF-Auto root or try anything else?
Rom might work without bootloader and modem. Just depends on your previous firmware. I would try and flash it though as it was recommended. Rom flash from SD card or internal. Either way should work. You will be able to go back to stock if you can find a firmware that works. It is already rooted.
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Rom might work without bootloader and modem. Just depends on your previous firmware. I would try and flash it though as it was recommended. Rom flash from SD card or internal. Either way should work. You will be able to go back to stock if you can find a firmware that works. It is already rooted.
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Thank you very much.phone is working again with custom ROM.just one more thing if I upgrade from custom ROM what will happen?
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It should work to reflash the original firmware through Odin. Just get the one that matches your baseband version.