Hi,
I'm in China and have a genuine S5830. However, typical of foreign firmware, it's all designed and geared to Chinese.
What I want:
English apps and the phone recognized as English, not Chinese, as the default install language. (I have the English language option, but most apps assume I'm Chinese. Also, there's no Android Market in China.)
I'm guessing that my IP address is sometimes to blame, but I'd like an English firmware to reduce the problem. I'm hoping a full-blown English-market firmware will install more in English.
What I've tried:
Downloaded this file: S5830XWKS3_S5830XWKS2_S5830VIRKP1_HOME.tar.md5
from http://www.samfirmware.com/ as a UK 2.3.5 single-file install
Opened ODIN Odin3 v1.85 and followed the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
But it sticks on 'setupconnection'.
I've searched elsewhere and tried changing USB ports and re-checked the sequence; as well as being quick with the process.
The phone is always on "Downloading" but no progress bar.
Odin reports various COM numbers - highlighted yellow - depending on the USB ports I try.
But nothing happens. I can close ODIN, or just pull the USB and the phone is unharmed - nothing has happened.
Any ideas? Is there a better flash program now?
Will an English firmware solve the all-Chinese apps on the Samsung Apps and Android Market (when I get it)?
I plan to try a windows 7 32-bit machine tomorrow. Currently on Win7 64.
Thanks in advance for any help.
David.
A letter to newbies.
You have a s5830, so please stick to the guides here on XDA specially made for it, than everything should be fine.
=> [TUTORIAL] How to upgrade, root, flash ... by hubix
As you can see: The ODIN version 4.38 is the recommended one to flash Samsung stock roms.
There you can even watch the video how to accomplish the task.
Next you should read and try to understand this:
=> A Newbie Guide for your Galaxy Ace by EmoBoiix3
Those are pinned threads in their subforums. It's always a good starting point to read up this threads first. That's the reason, why they're stickies in the first place.
If you can't understand everything after the first time going through the guides, than things will be clearer on the second or third round. Try to google the informations you need more clarifications on. Maybe you can help other new members and add some missing or more clear instructions.
If you're at the end of your research and can't find any solution on your own, than other XDA members surely will help to solve the problem you've encountered by posting a new relevant thread.
^^
tossan said:
You have a s5830, so please stick to the guides here on XDA specially made for it, than everything should be fine.
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Sorry, I thought development was for developers, as in developing apps etc. for the android. I've flashed various bit of hardware over time (Still not an expert) and usually found the information in a rooting/modding forum.
tossan said:
Next you should read and try to understand this:
=> A Newbie Guide for your Galaxy Ace
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I had already seen this, but it has massive bold lettering which seemed to suggest it didn't work. I did read through the thread, but found no new information and it was messier than the link in my first post that I had already found by searching this forum.
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Those are pinned threads in their subforums. It's always a good starting point to read up this threads first. That's the reason, why they're stickies in the first place.
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Yes. I'm fully aware. However, my search didn't find this page, it found the page in my first post. Google searches kept bringing me back to your forum, which is a wonderfully complex treasure trove of information.
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Try to google the informations you need more clarifications on.
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Already did. Over 2 hours spent searching and your forum link in the first post was the best I found, and ODIN was mentioned in many forums. A search for ODIN on google gave me a forum that linked to the latest Odin as this: http://sourceforge.net/projects/teamacid/files/fb/flash/Odin3 v1.85.zip/download?use_mirror=tenet and as it was sourceforge, I assumed it was the latest.
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If you're at the end of your research and can't find any solution on your own, than other XDA members surely will help to solve the problem you've encountered by posting a new relevant thread.
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I understand you get many new people on here who never search. Your forum is massive. I made the mistake of not looking specifically in "development" as you look like an app developer site. Developers get heavily involved in stuff I know nothing about and, as I said, I usually find firmware updates in a modding/rooting forum.
I'll look at the details here, which seems to have links to files and be exactly what I'm looking for. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
However, the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=570045&d=1302939745 to the Odin multidownloader is only 257 bytes and doesn't work.
Please bear in mind I'm in China and although my proxy can get Facebook, Youtube and most other sites to work, we cannot use multiupload/megaupload on any browser with any proxy.
Thank you for your help.
David.
Edit: So far all links searching for Odin 4.38 are on multiupload.com and I cannot access them. Frustrating!
did you get the cooper.ops file?
Just asking cuz you never mentioned it...
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did you get the cooper.ops file?
Just asking cuz you never mentioned it...
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Thanks SGA. I want to follow the instructions on the link Tossan gave (C. Flashing the newest firmware, but I can't download Odin. For some reason it is <300 bytes in size; although reporting as a .rar file, nothing can open it.
The Odin I downloaded from sourcefourge (v1.85) is 417KB and opens/runs properly.
I have the firmware; checksum verified.
Where can I find the other files, not on mega/multiupload?
David.
The Odin you want is 4.38. Searching "Odin Multi 4.38" on Google you should find it. It's 444kb in size, and often an rar file extension. You'll need cooper_v1.ops too.
I'd post a link but I'm on my phone, sorry...
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Try 4shared.com
Edit 1:
http://www.4shared.com/file/BEfDzn9f/Odin_Multi_Downloader_v438.htm
Edit 2:
http://www.4shared.com/rar/eEBouJxK/Cooper_v10ops.html
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Haha, that was hard to do on my phone, lol. Let me know if it works. I couldn't verify without my PC.
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WinRaR will open the file extension...
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WinRaR will open the file extension...
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Thanks. I must come across as a real noob!
The site is blocked by China, but the proxy gets through. I'll try the update when my wife returns with the phone tomorrow.
David.
Nsowon said:
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Downloaded this file: S5830XWKS3_S5830XWKS2_S5830VIRKP1_HOME.tar.md5
from http://www.samfirmware.com/
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Nsowon said:
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Where can I find the other files, not on mega/multiupload?
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If you've managed to download the rom from samfirmware.com, than you should also try to download Odin directly from there (-> Flashprograms / Flashguides).
You should report to hubix in his thread about the Odin file attachement problem, to give him a chance to correct it and other users to benefit from your discovery.
tossan said:
If you've managed to download the rom from samfirmware.com, than you should also try to download Odin directly from there (-> Flashprograms / Flashguides).
You should report to hubix in his thread about the Odin file attachement problem, to give him a chance to correct it and other users to benefit from your discovery.
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Sorry, I couldn't download from there, I looked at the file ID and searched online; finally found it on Hotfile.
I'll let hubix know regards the files. Thanks for the suggestion.
The good news is it worked! My wife is very happy to be able to read English on her phone now.
Regards,
David.
Edit: I learned I needed "Odin Multi Downloader v4.38" for the S5830, and as I had a one package install I had to:
1) On ODIN click the OPS button and load the Cooper_v1.0.ops file on it that I downloaded.
2) Click on the One Package button then select and load the Single S5830XWKS3_S5830XWKS2_S5830VIRKP1_HOME.tar.md5 file.
3) Click start and let it do it's magic.
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Planning on picking up a note next week, I've looked at the dev page for root instructions but I can't really make heads or tails of them and all of the videos I view seems to be the international version. Can anyone confirm of root or is is a work in progress and I should just wait.
It works via odin and is really easy
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nash2000 said:
Planning on picking up a note next week, I've looked at the dev page for root instructions but I can't really make heads or tails of them and all of the videos I view seems to be the international version. Can anyone confirm of root or is is a work in progress and I should just wait.
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Just rooted mine using the steps from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504218
Coming from a Dell Streak this was a whole different process but it was really easy.
Now, seems the rooting/unrooting of the European version does not makes your rom count go up (please excuse my lack of proper terminology) therefore you can return your phone to stock (ex. for a warranty claim) without Samsung knowing you have mess with the rom. Is that the same for this version and if not is that in the works? How about unrooting the phone?
Thanks.
I have yet to hear one single actual case where Samsung denied a hardware claim because of the counter. People are going root counter crazy around here. C'MON ITS XDA! This is why we are all here, right??
jpeg42 said:
I have yet to hear one single actual case where Samsung denied a hardware claim because of the counter. People are going root counter crazy around here. C'MON ITS XDA! This is why we are all here, right??
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I guess I have to apologize for asking a question in a developer forum... I thought I had a valid question and I asked it. Dont know what bein in XDA has to do with the question.
Ciao.
wrightc88 said:
Just rooted mine using the steps from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504218
Coming from a Dell Streak this was a whole different process but it was really easy.
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Ok, i've downloaded Odin from the link but were is the tar file that we input into the pda box? I don't have a note yet...im just trying to get my facts straight before i get my note. odin opens fine and when i click the pda box i see just a bunch of crap thats on my pc but i don't see the supplied tar file?
nash2000 said:
Ok, i've downloaded Odin from the link but were is the tar file that we input into the pda box? I don't have a note yet...im just trying to get my facts straight before i get my note. odin opens fine and when i click the pda box i see just a bunch of crap thats on my pc but i don't see the supplied tar file?
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You have to download the file. There are links to everything you need in Da_G's root threads in the dev section. Download, extract, then browse to the file via Odin, just like you tried above.
Edit: Actually with this one you don't even need to extract it. Its already a .tar file.
Synner12 said:
You have to download the file. There are links to everything you need in Da_G's root threads in the dev section. Download, extract, then browse to the file via Odin, just like you tried above.
Edit: Actually with this one you don't even need to extract it. Its already a .tar file.
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I think I figured it out, for some reason I downloaded 2 Odin's and one of them I must not hav downloaded tgr tar file.
i want to root my phone and ive been trying for 2 hours, I CANT find the kernal I need, xwk14 insecure.
People please can i have the links so i can get this done today, I have looked and I cant find it
Nevermind.
MistahBungle said:
So you're telling me you couldn't find it in this post ?
My cousin is an optometrist, I can get you mates rate on a consultation & some really really powerful glasses
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That's KI4, he claims to be on K14.
He also didn't say why he needs that specific insecure kernel.
andy82517 said:
i want to root my phone and ive been trying for 2 hours, I CANT find the kernal I need, xwk14 insecure.
People please can i have the links so i can get this done today, I have looked and I cant find it
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Or Here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054738
yes thank you found it, but..
the instructions to root it are ****, if i apply usb debugging kies doesnt roconise the connection,,,,,,, mate, do you have some simple instructions so i can just root my phone???
andy82517 said:
the instructions to root it are ****, if i apply usb debugging kies doesnt roconise the connection
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What instructions are you following to root which tell you to use Kies?
andy82517 said:
do you have some simple instructions so i can just root my phone???
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If only we had stickies and FAQs with such information. Oh, we do!
FORUM RULES
1. Search before posting.
you must have posted while i was writing, i have read it yes but
it makes no sense to me, look mate im stressed as **** now, is there an easy way for me to root my phone or ? please stop sending off to this page and that, why cant what i need be posted here? I suppose I just give up now do I???
Ive already downloaded this piece of **** prgram that claimed to root the phone with just 1 program, all it does it reboot the phone but doesnt root it. I'll give you guys another go at showing me can be done but after that I give up.
sorry if that sounds rude but what i want to do should be pretty straight forward, if 1 of you guys are smarter than me (not hard), give us a quick run through please.
For 1 Odin3 wont work when i press start.
Is there a simple way to root it?
awesome, xda proves ****ing useless again
so you know the ip im on, its not my comp or house, do what you ****, anything but show me clear instructions, twats the lot of you, useless b*****ds the lot of ya. Peace p****s
andy82517 said:
it makes no sense to me, look mate im stressed as **** now, is there an easy way for me to root my phone or ? please stop sending off to this page and that, why cant what i need be posted here? I suppose I just give up now do I???
CWM and root works for millions read the first four posts slowly and understand the how and what kernel to use .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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thank you jj
a dude that doesnt play around, straight to the point, thank you
nope, it might aswell be written in russian
it seems simple instructions/ a single file to do it isn't possible, thanks but no thanks, it seems i can't be helped, cau y'all
andy82517 said:
it seems simple instructions/ a single file to do it isn't possible, thanks but no thanks, it seems i can't be helped, cau y'all
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You ask for a solution to root your phone and then when given one you dismiss it??
Sent using the force...
andy82517 said:
it seems simple instructions/ a single file to do it isn't possible, thanks but no thanks, it seems i can't be helped, cau y'all
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Seems either you cannot follow instructions or something .
Find your kernel match as near to a cwm kernel as per the instructions flash with Odin = rooted whats the problem .
Why do you want root when you are having extreme difficulty with the very basics and dont seem able to or want to read and understand anything at all .
Help! Which file do I use ?
Listen closely, for I will say zis only once!
Go to Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version. Note the string present there:
2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526
What matters most (KG1) in this case, is in bold. Try to find the matching file under downloads:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
The XX and OXA identifiers are not that important. Usually a "KG1" kernel is a "KG1" kernel, and that is that. Sometimes (pretty rare) it happens there will be multiple different kernels with the same name in different firmwares, that are actually different. If this happens, they are usually only very minor changes and you should expect them to still be fully compatible. I include the "XX" and "OXA" identifiers so the very advanced users can deduce from which full firmware I have taken the kernel file.
Don't worry too much, just find the matching download and use it. What if there is no matching download ?
Instructions - ODIN (long)
- Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Unzip the attached CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.zip
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start ODIN
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure repartition is NOT checked
- Click the START button
- Wait for the phone to reboot
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
THANK YOU!
IT WORKED! haha I was holding volume up and not down to put it in download mode lol my bad, sorry and thanks for all your help guys. . legends all of you
I don't suppose any has the correct jkay settings apk I need for wxk14 do they? I can't find a link that works
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I don't know why I'm bothering to respond to you considering your behaviour in this thread, but I'm just going to go out on a limb here and guess that you're not on K14 at all, and are in fact on KI4.
If that is indeed the case, the download links in JKay's thread work perfectly well for both the themes and the V13.1 settings APK.
I wish there was a "vote to ban" button, because you're a fidiot, and no that's not a typo. This community has no place for people like you.
Can't believe you made me sign in just to reply to this... But you sir are a total ****, People like you that can't understand simple instructions and follow rules and guidelines do not belong on this earth. Your IQ must be around 5 if that. Why you would even want to root your phone i don't know. Because anything from now onwards will be a little bit more complicated than simple rooting, (Installing a ROM etc.)
So please, do us all a favour and leave this forum, everything you could possibly need is in the search function.. But it sounds like you need a search function just to find the search function...
Sent from my PC using a keyboard......
andy82517 said:
so you know the ip im on, its not my comp or house, do what you ****, anything but show me clear instructions, twats the lot of you, useless b*****ds the lot of ya. Peace p****s
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Wtf?
Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9100 avec Tapatalk
Ok so Im a noob with the android os..
I recently upgraded my firmware from the gingerbread to ICS which was posted on this forum for poland. The phone is a Samsung Galaxy S-II GT-I9100 sim free. I wanted to downgrade back to the original firmware i had on the phone and i seem to have searched all over this forum and have gotten no where as to how i can do that. I've ran into dead links and other problems as well.. Please someone help me and show me how i can get gingerbread back on my phone. PLEASE HELP! Thanks
Post ur questions in Q/A section and they will be answered
EDIT:Its moved to Q/A
Help is on the way! I just called Batman on the red line and flashed the bat signal for you!
karendar said:
Help is on the way! I just called Batman on the red line and flashed the bat signal for you!
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so funny...help if you're going to..if not don't
got to sammobile.com register their and select ur region and download the 2.3.firmware for ur country and flash it from odin
nrz04 said:
so funny...help if you're going to..if not don't
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Hey, everyone needs a good laugh. don't be a sour noob.
First of all do you have Odin? Did you read Intratech's Odin thread? Did you even go to his thread? If not, read up here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278&highlight=stock+firmware
If links don't work for ROMs (I suggest downloading LA4 if you want Gingerbread, best Gingerbread ROM out there) then google the firmware name and look for a mirror. Ever since the whole download site crackdown, it's been hard to keep good mirrors, which is why you have so many dead links.
BATMAN-- OUT!
I have odin and i have looked at Intratech's thread and have read it multiple times trying to figure it out but not helping..the more i read, the more confusing it gets...sorry for being a sour noob...just frustrated
I flashed the phone using odin the gingerbread rom and then when i was following Intratech's guide on rooting the phone, the program he has listed both freeze and stop responding
nrz04 said:
I flashed the phone using odin the gingerbread rom and then when i was following Intratech's guide on rooting the phone, the program he has listed both freeze and stop responding
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That rooting software is outdated
See CF-ROOT original android dev section and flash the file for ur firmware using odin
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1556388
got it working..thanks for the help!
Hey guys can someone please help me asap,
I have a SAMSUNG GALAXY S2 with VODAFONE AUSTRALIA
Like a stooge even though I didnt really know what i was doing I tried to put on ICS on my phone and replaced the PHONE, PDA, BOOTLOADER AND CSC files on my phone using odin 1.8 and i really hate my phone right now it barely works, I have been on the net and mainly this forum all day but all the links/downloads arent working, can somebody please tell me where i can download the stock firmware/kernel whatever it is called for my phone with Vodafone Australia, thank you so much in advance, thanks.
download from http://www.samfirmware.com/
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100&r=4#regiona
At the risk of repeating myself for the 8,921,764th time...If you want the original stock firmware that came with the phone, search Samfirmware.com & follow whatever instructions they have for firmware downloaded from their site.
If you're happy with the latest stock firmware (which might be the same as the firmware which was on the phone when you bought it), get the PC version of Checkfus (search for it on here/Google). This will enable you to download the latest firmware available for your phone model/country/carrier that you'd normally get via OTA update with Kies. If you do choose this, flash the firmware package you download following the instructions here.
MistahBungle said:
At the risk of repeating myself for the 8,921,764th time...If you want the original stock firmware that came with the phone, search Samfirmware.com & follow whatever instructions they have for firmware downloaded from their site.
If you're happy with the latest stock firmware (which might be the same as the firmware which was on the phone when you bought it), get the PC version of Checkfus (search for it on here/Google). This will enable you to download the latest firmware available for your phone model/country/carrier that you'd normally get via OTA update with Kies. If you do choose this, flash the firmware package you download following the instructions here.
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Wrong Wrong WRONG its 8,921,765 .
Seriously we need some Faqs and Guides .
jje
Hahahahaha I laughed so hard I snorted. Sorry JJE, I'll be sure to keep proper count in future.
But you know how it is; /sarcasm on/ if only we had guides & FAQ's on here as you said, maybe we wouldn't get dozens of these questions everyday /sarcasm off
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Wrong Wrong WRONG its 8,921,765 .
Seriously we need some Faqs and Guides .
jje
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Hahahahaha if only we had guides & FAQ's on here as you said, maybe we wouldn't get dozens of these questions everyday /sarcasm off
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nope never under estimate the power of asking a question than searching for 10 mins. lol
write 100 guides and one will still ask some basic question!
Very true mate (unfortunately).
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nope never under estimate the power of asking a question than searching for 10 mins. lol
write 100 guides and one will still ask some basic question!
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Hey guys well I'm really sorry but like i said i have been searching all day and the thinks have been broken, now please dont shoot me, but how the hell do I download it off sammobile? I click download and all it does is open another tab with the same page, sorry for being such a noob, thanks.
Search for CHECKFUS and download your firmware .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
MrRx7s3 said:
Hey guys well I'm really sorry but like i said i have been searching all day and the thinks have been broken, now please dont shoot me, but how the hell do I download it off sammobile? I click download and all it does is open another tab with the same page, sorry for being such a noob, thanks.
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Click firmware, choose type, then os, then model, then region. Then click download on the one you want on the list that appears.
EDIT: you DO have to be registered on the site to download... Maybe this is what is popping up?
My first post on this site.
I've installed ArchiDroid V2.3.3. all is fine expect the camera. I've been the hunderds of posts and seen the update camera fix.
My question: How do I install the OmniRom-Fixed_camera_Lib_for_focus_and_flash_V1.1 do i use Odin or philz-recovery, and is there a step by step to update.
Your help will be most appreciated.
TROLL666
Your choice of user name is of concern, I'd suggest you read and follow the available guides on how to use custom recovery to flash zip files.
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Thanks,
Believe it or not, but the problem I'm having is that this site is huge and the choice of words that I put into the forum to search bring up hundreds of posts.
Is it not possible for someone to put a link to the guide
TROLL666 said:
Thanks,
Believe it or not, but the problem I'm having is that this site is huge and the choice of words that I put into the forum to search bring up hundreds of posts.
Is it not possible for someone to put a link to the guide
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You must flash Zip files with Philz... It's too easy, just flash it without any wipe or something
Thanks boomboomer & k2evil.
All sorted.
TROLL666:good: