Is anyone else not able to upgrade to ANYTHING from any version of stock, unrooted KH7 or KK6? I like to try out ROMs from time to time, but will usually flash back to stock unrooted KH7 using Mobile Odin. I then will plug in USB and make sure I have the latest drivers installed, fire up Kies, get recognized as being ready for the ICS (LE5) update, so then I'm back to stock ICS. I do this because I rely on my phone for my job sometimes. And if I'm going to run stock, I want the ROM and upgrade process to be completely official.
In the past couple of weeks, Kies recognizes the current revision of firmware that I have, but shows that that version is the current version for our device (SGH-I777). It does this with KK6 and KH7. If I select "firmware upgrade and initialization" option, it offers to reinstall firmware that is currently on the device. I get no error messages of any kind.
I have already done all basic troubleshoting steps: Kies and driver un/re-install. I have the latest version for both installed. I have also ensured that Heimdall drivers are not installed for the USB port that I use for Kies update.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
UPDATE:
I resolved this issue by:
1. Disconnecting my USB cable
2. Selecting "Tools > Firmware Upgrade and Initialization"
3. Following instructions in firmware upgrade window that opens after step 2
4. Inputting model and serial numbers as listed on the back of the phone under the battery and clicking "OK"
5. Booting into download mode by holding both vol buttons + plugging in USB, then pushing vol up at the download mode warning screen
Once I did all that, I clicked "OK" to begin the upgrade process as usual. Instructions beyond step 3 are shown on screen after step 2 is completed, including the correct button combo for download mode.
ou812bkewl said:
Is anyone else not able to upgrade to ANYTHING from any version of stock, unrooted KH7 or KK6? I like to try out ROMs from time to time, but will usually flash back to stock unrooted KH7 using Mobile Odin. I then will plug in USB and make sure I have the latest drivers installed, fire up Kies, get recognized as being ready for the ICS (LE5) update, so then I'm back to stock ICS. I do this because I rely on my phone for my job sometimes. And if I'm going to run stock, I want the ROM and upgrade process to be completely official.
In the past couple of weeks, Kies recognizes the current revision of firmware that I have, but shows that that version is the current version for our device (SGH-I777). It does this with KK6 and KH7. If I select "firmware upgrade and initialization" option, it offers to reinstall firmware that is currently on the device. I get no error messages of any kind.
I have already done all basic troubleshoting steps: Kies and driver un/re-install. I have the latest version for both installed. I have also ensured that Heimdall drivers are not installed for the USB port that I use for Kies update.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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I say stick with gingerbread . Atleast until jellybean is released officially. I came from aokp jb / supernexus back to stock gingerbread 2.3.6. It was the right move. Getting a day out of my battery like i use to. Best of all its extremely smooth and stable.
j510 said:
I say stick with gingerbread . Atleast until jellybean is released officially.
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You'll be on GB until your phone shows or you move to a new device...
JB is nice, cutting edge all it does sting a bit, but not much!
Clay
Team Pirate
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clay101eve said:
You'll be on GB until your phone shows or you move to a new device...
JB is nice, cutting edge all it does sting a bit, but not much!
Clay
Team Pirate
Sent from my Buttery Smooth PINK SGH-i777
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Was on jellybean but prefer gingerbread thanks. Aside from the minimal extra features in jb, gingerbread gives a day plus hours of battery, smoothe as butter, and I prefer touchwiz. having bone stock jellybean makes all my android devices seem too similar and it gets boring. I prefer touchwiz widgets and motion gestures. Everything in jelly bean I can do on gingerbread. Google now is just an easy way to search but isnt really too crazy of a leap from regular search bar. I do miss the swipe to close tasks but I could live without it. To each there own
ou812bkewl said:
I resolved this issue by:
1. Disconnecting my USB cable
2. Selecting "Tools > Firmware Upgrade and Initialization"
3. Following instructions in firmware upgrade window that opens after step 2
4. Inputting model and serial numbers as listed on the back of the phone under the battery and clicking "OK"
5. Booting into download mode by holding both vol buttons + plugging in USB, then pushing vol up at the download mode warning screen
Once I did all that, I clicked "OK" to begin the upgrade process as usual. Instructions beyond step 3 are shown on screen after step 2 is completed, including the correct button combo for download mode.
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Thanks to all who replied!
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I am rooted galaxy S2. I have received an alert from ATT saying ICS is available to download. I am not able to connect using Kies. I have tried the following with no luck after reading tons of posts here:
i) checked/unchecked to USB debugging mode.
ii)dialed *#7284#...checked/unchecked usb mode there too, no luck.
iii) updated kies drivers ,still same issue.
ONLY option left is to factory reset my phone. IDK if i am facing this issue because i have rooted phone or something else. If anyone had SUCCESSFULLY upgraded to ICS on there rooted phone, please let me know...
if you are rooted and you have clockworkmod recovery, and you want the stock feel ICS, flash the ROM that I have linked in my signature. Its look is pretty much stock ICS but it is a HELL of a lot more smooth and has features that the stock does not have.
to answer your question, yes, at one point I did update using KIES from a rooted phone. After you have tried to connect, run the connection wizard from the KIES main window after you disconnect the phone.
are you rooted on stock GB 2.3.4, 2.3.6 or rooted and on a custom ROM?
Thanks for prompt response. Sorry for my limited knowledge, i dont know what does Stock and ROM means. I dont remember how i rooted my phone. I just want to get the latest official ICS update.
if you want the latest ics using kies turn phone off, pull battery, you'll need your s/n #and model, then put battery back in, open kies, go to tools, go down to firmware upgrade and initialization, it'll then ask for your s/n and model name, must match,, click ok, before continuing, hold, both volume buttons and plug into computer, it'll then go to download mode, to enter download mode, push volume up button once, you'll then be at the downloading screen, then follow on screen prompts, make sure you have a stable internet connection for your computer
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turboedb18hb said:
if you want the latest ics using kies turn phone off, pull battery, you'll need your s/n #and model, then put battery back in, open kies, go to tools, go down to firmware upgrade and initialization, it'll then ask for your s/n and model name, must match,, click ok, before continuing, hold, both volume buttons and plug into computer, it'll then go to download mode, to enter download mode, push volume up button once, you'll then be at the downloading screen, then follow on screen prompts, make sure you have a stable internet connection for your computer
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doesn't using that method wipe all user data tied to the system? internal sd data remains but you lose all your setups.
Guess I don't understand. If you are rooted use the app in play store to keep root and use mobile Odin to flash the update. Then you can retain root on a terrible ics
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Pirateghost said:
Guess I don't understand. If you are rooted use the app in play store to keep root and use mobile Odin to flash the update. Then you can retain root on a terrible ics
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this worked. thanks
I've read just about every thread on here with people having issues updating and nothing has worked for me. I can't seem to get kies to connect to my phone to use the emergency tool (tied just about every method here). I'm thinking it maybe best to try my hand again at reverting back to gb and see if kies will connect. I'm not sure what tools I need to go back to gb, rom, modem etc, and which order to flash them at. I've downloaded to my pc the big rar file located in the dev sticky section for unbricking but when I place the file into odin and run it, it fails...what do I do?
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nash2000 said:
I've read just about every thread on here with people having issues updating and nothing has worked for me. I can't seem to get kies to connect to my phone to use the emergency tool (tied just about every method here). I'm thinking it maybe best to try my hand again at reverting back to gb and see if kies will connect. I'm not sure what tools I need to go back to gb, rom, modem etc, and which order to flash them at. I've downloaded to my pc the big rar file located in the dev sticky section for unbricking but when I place the file into odin and run it, it fails...what do I do?
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man i had the same problem, i downgraded to stock gb radio, stock kernal, stock recovery and everything. still nothing. tried a different PC and still nothing.
i just ended up flashing stock UCLF5 through the reootzwiki .exe file, then flashing CWM and flashing the official UCLF6, (rooted, de'oed etc) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766933, i checked settings under ABOUT PHONE and baseband was UCLF6 etc. all set. so on stock ICS, with minor minor tweaks. :good::good::good:
cdromo90 said:
man i had the same problem, i downgraded to stock gb radio, stock kernal, stock recovery and everything. still nothing. tried a different PC and still nothing.
i just ended up flashing stock UCLF5 through the reootzwiki .exe file, then flashing CWM and flashing the official UCLF6, (rooted, de'oed etc) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766933, i checked settings under ABOUT PHONE and baseband was UCLF6 etc. all set. so on stock ICS, with minor minor tweaks. :good::good::good:
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I'm downloading the file now...so all I need to do is flash the downloading file and retry kies?
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I didnt downgrade or anything. Just got latest ver of kies, put phone in DL mode, plug in to pc. Never showed connected. Chose tools, then firmware update intance or something. Fill in the popup window with serial and model #. Hit next and sit back.
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madman604 said:
I didnt downgrade or anything. Just got latest ver of kies, put phone in DL mode, plug in to pc. Never showed connected. Chose tools, then firmware update intance or something. Fill in the popup window with serial and model #. Hit next and sit back.
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There is an issue with Kies updating if the modem file does not match what its looking for. If you have changed in ROM/rooted, etc there is a chance you have installed a version of the modem it deems unfit...and refused to update.
Follow these instructions to update your Note to the official ICS unrooted AT&T release;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1731654
Yesss....finally did it. All this time i thought kies was supposed to connect to my phone, after reading the above i realized it doesn't (dl mode) all i did was reset flash counter and run the update. Thanks guys
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Here is the simple way to do it and you can do it through Kies no matter what Firmware you are on.
1: Take battery out and write down the serial number exactly how it is written.
2: Put battery back in and cover back on.
3: Restart phone.
4: Place phone in Download Mode by holdin volume down and power buttons at the same time then when you get to the menu screen it will tell you to press volume up to continue, do that.
5: Run Kies, connect your device and inside Kies click on tools, in the dropdown menu click on Firmware Upgrade And Initialization.
6: In the popup screen type your serial number exactly how it it written under the battery and then type SGHI717 with all caps for the model name.
7: You will get a popup about downloading the firmware upgrade press ok.
8: Another popup will ask you if you agree, check the box about how you read and agree and click start upgrade.
Now Kies will download the firmware upgrade and your device will be upgraded to ICS.
FYI...Need to enter the dash in the model name = SGH-I717
porkenhimer said:
Here is the simple way to do it and you can do it through Kies no matter what Firmware you are on.
1: Take battery out and write down the serial number exactly how it is written.
2: Put battery back in and cover back on.
3: Restart phone.
4: Place phone in Download Mode by holdin volume down and power buttons at the same time then when you get to the menu screen it will tell you to press volume up to continue, do that.
5: Run Kies, connect your device and inside Kies click on tools, in the dropdown menu click on Firmware Upgrade And Initialization.
6: In the popup screen type your serial number exactly how it it written under the battery and then type SGHI717 with all caps for the model name.
7: You will get a popup about downloading the firmware upgrade press ok.
8: Another popup will ask you if you agree, check the box about how you read and agree and click start upgrade.
Now Kies will download the firmware upgrade and your device will be upgraded to ICS.
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will this wipe out all my data and apps? thanks
Yes it will set everything back to factory. Make sure you backup anything you want to keep beforehand.
ImYourMacDaddy said:
FYI...Need to enter the dash in the model name = SGH-I717
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The model could also be ATT-I717.
That is capital letter i seven one seven
I purchased an AT&T Note 1 or i717. It currently has version 4.0.4 on it and would like to get the most recent (AND STABLE) version I can. A basic stock android would be fine, doesn't need to be a rocking mod or anything like that, just something that won't crash every day and where everything works.
Can someone PLEASE point me in the right direction? I did the search function but couldn't find out where to begin. Thanks for all who are able to assist me
chuck
Kies will get you the latest firmware available for your device.
1. On a PC open http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
2. Click Download for windows
3. Install Kies
4. Open Kies
5. Write down serial number of phone device (it's under battery)
6. Plug in phone to PC and power up phone while HOLDING volume down
7. Once you see the download screen on phone press volume up
8. On PC in Kies click "tools - Firmware Upgrade and Initialization"
9. Type in SGH-I717 (all caps)
10. Type in serial number
11. Follow directions
12. Once phone reboots you will have the latest OFFICIAL firmware (JB 4.1.2 as of 6-1-2013)
13. Perform a factory data reset before proceeding (it helps it run smoother)
14. Type in google info and enjoy!
Why not use the built-in OS update? Waaay better than Kies.
Just go to settings> phone> check for update. No PC needed.
rangercaptain said:
Why not use the built-in OS update? Waaay better than Kies.
Just go to settings> phone> check for update. No PC needed.
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I thought upgrading to 4.1.2 was ONLY available via Kies? (we are talking stock upgrade, not custom)
(or Odin I guess, if you download the flashable file)
The current stock at&t rom is 4.1.2 and it is delivered OTA through update menu.
Even though its an AT&T phone, I had it factory unlocked. Currently using in on a T-Mobile service. Gonna have to try the Kies method I guess.
rangercaptain said:
The current stock at&t rom is 4.1.2 and it is delivered OTA through update menu.
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Damn. Here in Canada (or at least in BC), its only available via Kies. GB -> ICS was OTA, but ICS -> JB isn't. At least on Bell its not.
Sorry if I stepped in where I shouldn't.
That's good information about Canadian carriers not offering OTA upgrades. Lucky for this amigo he's at&t so he can get up to date OTA.
440bro said:
Kies will get you the latest firmware available for your device.
1. On a PC open http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
2. Click Download for windows
3. Install Kies
4. Open Kies
5. Write down serial number of phone device (it's under battery)
6. Plug in phone to PC and power up phone while HOLDING volume down
7. Once you see the download screen on phone press volume up
8. On PC in Kies click "tools - Firmware Upgrade and Initialization"
9. Type in SGH-I717 (all caps)
10. Type in serial number
11. Follow directions
12. Once phone reboots you will have the latest OFFICIAL firmware (JB 4.1.2 as of 6-1-2013)
13. Perform a factory data reset before proceeding (it helps it run smoother)
14. Type in google info and enjoy!
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Ok, having issues here. I've done 1-6 when I do #7, Kies makes a noise, like its trying to connect to the phone, goes to another screen for just a a second, looks like a cable attaching to a phone, then goes back to splash screen. Tried several usb ports, different cables, even Kies' troubleshooting guide where it reinstalls the driver. Still the same thing. Any suggestions?
You can try this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506330
I have the same .tar file, but built for Bell here in Canada.
I flash it through odin, then flash TWRP. Then I flash my bell modem, flash counter reset file, then re-flash stock recover. Then I use OTA to get to ICS, then Kies to get to JB.
I can write more specific instructions for what 'I' do, if that might help. I can also try to track down files for ATT (not bell) when I get a bit of free time. Hope that helps you get closer to the end you are wanting!
If it wouldn't be too much trouble, sure. I can't figure out the next step. I'm considering just selling it and buying something new with JB already in it, lol.
Has anyone experienced the same issues or am I just the special one
Is it the stock 4.0.4 on the phone now? Then, you should be able to just upgrade to stock 4.1.2.
I was never on stock, so I don't know if the update can be done via OTA, but you should be able to use Kies on your computer to update it. At the very least, you will have JB even with the stock bloat.
I recently got my new Verizon Galaxy S4 and decided to play around with it. I got it rooted fine and got a few apps on there (like Titanium backup) and decided that, since I would eventually want to play around with ROMs, I would want to unlock the phone.
I looked around and found there were some options for me, the one I chose being the "all in one" option that roots, unlocks and installs a custom recovery mode for you. I went through this process and now get nothing but the Downloader Mode (could not do normal boot). Even if I pop out the battery and try to reboot it, I get this screen.
I later found that apparently the ME7 model currently will not accept attempts to unlock the phone and install a custom ROM or recovery menu. How do I fix this? I tried using Odin, but it doesn't recognize the phone as being connected. I am currently trying other methods like Kies, to see if there is any way to at least to an emergency recovery and get it back to normal.
EDIT: Ran into the same issue with Kies as I did with Odin, it does not see anything connected to the computer.
Do you have the correct drivers installed? Does adb recognize the device? You're in Odin mode when you try to use Odin to push something? I believe with ME7 you can Odin back to the official stuff.
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I recently got my new Verizon Galaxy S4 and decided to play around with it. I got it rooted fine and got a few apps on there (like Titanium backup) and decided that, since I would eventually want to play around with ROMs, I would want to unlock the phone.
I looked around and found there were some options for me, the one I chose being the "all in one" option that roots, unlocks and installs a custom recovery mode for you. I went through this process and now get nothing but the Downloader Mode (could not do normal boot). Even if I pop out the battery and try to reboot it, I get this screen.
I later found that apparently the ME7 model currently will not accept attempts to unlock the phone and install a custom ROM or recovery menu. How do I fix this? I tried using Odin, but it doesn't recognize the phone as being connected. I am currently trying other methods like Kies, to see if there is any way to at least to an emergency recovery and get it back to normal.
EDIT: Ran into the same issue with Kies as I did with Odin, it does not see anything connected to the computer.
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You need to make sure you have the drivers for the phone and have a solid USB connection (I prefer the rear of a tower)
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I ended up getting it to work. I had to go here:
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/inf/sb/CS-013541.htm
and get files to get the computer to recognize the device. Even afterwards, Keis had no idea what was going on, and Odin saw it and was able to install a stock firmware I downloaded earlier, saving the phone.
For now I will be satisfied with just root access and will wait for ROM capabilities.
I hate to hijack a thread but I'm stuck here. My GS 4 (Vzw) was supposedly successfully rooted using TWRP, but now I have no way to enter any sort of recovery. The package I downloaded for the root does not have an Odin version to run. I've been getting the endless prompts to install the 4.3 update but there is no way to do this on my phone. I get the same "Could not do normal boot. Odin mode. Write protection enabled" message with the downloading screen. I try to boot into recovery via CWM or Goomanager but it always goes to the same screen. I can't make any backups or restore now either or I would just do a factory reset. Any ideas? I'm on VRUAME7.
Um.... there's no recovery available with ME7.... are you on the MDK bootloader?
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I don't think so but how would I confirm? I'm just trying to get the 4.3 update installed but at every attempt it goes into Odin Mode and gets stuck.
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I don't think so but how would I confirm? I'm just trying to get the 4.3 update installed but at every attempt it goes into Odin Mode and gets stuck.
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You're said that you're on ME7 - what you need to do is to flash the "No wipe" ME7 ROM onto your phone. It's in the Development forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
You've got to update to MI1 before you can install the 4.3 update (MJ7).
ONLY flash files intended for whatever release you're running. You can't mix and match, can't go backwards, and can't skip updates.
Theres also an ml1 factory image in the dev section.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
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I ended up getting it to work. I had to go here:
and get files to get the computer to recognize the device. Even afterwards, Keis had no idea what was going on, and Odin saw it and was able to install a stock firmware I downloaded earlier, saving the phone.
For now I will be satisfied with just root access and will wait for ROM capabilities.
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Hi! Sorry to kind of "butt in" on your thread, but I'm somewhat of a noob and have the same exact problem as you. If you don't mind, can you explain what you downloaded from Intel and what you did afterwards that fixed your problem? I'd really appreciate it, since my phone's been dead to me for more than a week now....
nyankat said:
Hi! Sorry to kind of "butt in" on your thread, but I'm somewhat of a noob and have the same exact problem as you. If you don't mind, can you explain what you downloaded from Intel and what you did afterwards that fixed your problem? I'd really appreciate it, since my phone's been dead to me for more than a week now....
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On that page I linked to, look for this:
Solution:
Download and run the Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility so Windows* properly recognizes the SMBus controller.
Get the proper driver download according to your OS, then install it. This should allow Odin to see the phone for you to install a clean copy of the stock ROM onto the phone.
If you want more details I am sorry to say I cannot provide them. When things involve me fixing my own technology, it is a lot of rapid-fire troubleshooting and I just go with what sticks without really memorizing what I did (so if I run into this issue again, I have to re-research).
TheColdOne said:
On that page I linked to, look for this:
Solution:
Download and run the Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility so Windows* properly recognizes the SMBus controller.
Get the proper driver download according to your OS, then install it. This should allow Odin to see the phone for you to install a clean copy of the stock ROM onto the phone.
If you want more details I am sorry to say I cannot provide them. When things involve me fixing my own technology, it is a lot of rapid-fire troubleshooting and I just go with what sticks without really memorizing what I did (so if I run into this issue again, I have to re-research).
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Thanks! Finally Oden recognizes my phone
my amazing method
the same problem was with me 3-4 weeks ago...
follow the url-
dbloo dbloo dbloo dot autoroot dot chainfire dot eu
(i cant post the URL because the website is not allowing me.....understand and use the code)
1) choose your samsung model and download the recovery file
2) download and open odin on a dekstop
3) connect your device to the dekstop
4) press the volume down, home button and power button together till the screen changes
5) press the volume down button again
6) odin will show the message "attatched or connected"
7) click pda
8) attatch the file you downloaded
9) your device will be fixed and will be restarted
ur welcome
hai i am stuck at download mode with message as could not normal boot how to fix it
I had an S1 and loved it for the most part. However even with CM the new software updates made it so slow it was impossible to use.
The stock software (no updates) worked great when it was new. There's gotta be a way to make an old phone work as when it was new isn't there?
I've noticed that the worst is that the G-apps have issues (slow to non functional) and that there are Security Exception errors.
anyone?
777funk said:
I had an S1 and loved it for the most part. However even with CM the new software updates made it so slow it was impossible to use.
The stock software (no updates) worked great when it was new. There's gotta be a way to make an old phone work as when it was new isn't there?
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Yeah it is totally possible but you should specify which device you have there are many s1 out there
Hitech s1,karbonn s1,samsung s1 ,which one do you have??
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milkyway3
Sorry about that! Samsung i897 original Samsung Galaxy S.
[DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK,I AM NIT RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVIVE]
Download stock firmware from here:
https://www.4shared.com/file/EG0w-vRy/I897UCJF6.html
Download Odin from here:
https://www.4shared.com/file/cDQihZ3Q/Odin.html
Now follow the below steps-
1. Open Odin3 v1.0
2. Put your device in download mode by first powering it off and then pressing volume (+) and Volume (-) at the same time, and connect it to your pc via usb cable
3. Put flash file, .Pit & .tar.
4. Wait few seconds.
5. Once completed, will leave the following message RESET! the software is installed on the Samsung i897 and automatically restart
DONE!!
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milkyway3
I actually am back to the stock firmware. I think it's apps that are the issue. The internet is pretty unusable with the stock browser and it's too old for most browsers in the market. Even with Dolphin, I get security exceptions and strange website display.