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Samsung Galaxy S

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  • #2502
    Crimson125
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭Crimson125


    DrZeuss wrote: »

    Also I havn't even looked at Kies since rooting, Darky's 9.2 is unbelievably fast, so I would recommend it.

    Zeuss

    heya Zeuss,

    I've seen that mentioned while I was reading some of teh earlier pages in this post. What exactly is Darky's 9.2 ?


  • #2503
    DrZeuss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 899 ✭✭✭DrZeuss


    Crimson125 wrote: »
    heya Zeuss,

    I've seen that mentioned while I was reading some of teh earlier pages in this post. What exactly is Darky's 9.2 ?

    Its a custom rom that overwrites your standard Froyo or Eclair rom, to be honest I wasn't expecting all that much from it, but it is like having a difference phone now. No lag when opening apps, the market, or waiting for the keyboard to pop up. It is quite amazing.

    Here's all the info you would need.

    Zeuss


  • #2504
    p4paddy07
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭p4paddy07


    DrZeuss wrote: »
    Its a custom rom that overwrites your standard Froyo or Eclair rom, to be honest I wasn't expecting all that much from it, but it is like having a difference phone now. No lag when opening apps, the market, or waiting for the keyboard to pop up. It is quite amazing.

    Here's all the info you would need.

    Zeuss


    ya i know the lag is terrible since i upgraded to 2.2 a while back, but i think i'll hang on for the 2.2.1 update.fingers crossed that it will sort out the lagging issue.Does anyone know the release date for Ireland.


  • #2505
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    p4paddy07 wrote: »
    ya i know the lag is terrible since i upgraded to 2.2 a while back, but i think I'll hang on for the 2.2.1 update.fingers crossed that it will sort out the lagging issue.Does anyone know the release date for Ireland.


    I asked that very question a few days back and was told it's already out!

    Thing is if your on three like I am we are still waiting for the update.
    My SGS wont go into recovery mode so cant install a new ROM... grr.


  • #2506
    DrZeuss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 899 ✭✭✭DrZeuss


    god's toy wrote: »
    I asked that very question a few days back and was told it's already out!

    Thing is if your on three like I am we are still waiting for the update.
    My SGS wont go into recovery mode so cant install a new ROM... grr.

    Neither could I get into the 3 button mode, but thanks to .....

    this

    I now can :D


  • #2507
    p4paddy07
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭p4paddy07


    god's toy wrote: »
    I asked that very question a few days back and was told it's already out!

    Thing is if your on three like I am we are still waiting for the update.
    My SGS wont go into recovery mode so cant install a new ROM... grr.

    well i'm on Meteor and also still waiting so what networks have got it then ???


  • #2508
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    p4paddy07 wrote: »
    well I'm on Meteor and also still waiting so what networks have got it then ???


    Don't know TBH if any networks have it yet but it is there for non network phones... as in you flash it and kies 2 will pick up the updates from Samsung not your provider from then on.


    DrZeuss wrote: »
    Neither could I get into the 3 button mode, but thanks to .....

    this

    I now can :D

    Ah thanks you! Thats just giving me new hope! :)

    A little project for the weekend so! that is in-between playing TDU2 and that all important family time..


  • #2509
    lewis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭lewis


    What`s with all the posts about using Kies, you don`t even need it.
    When I first got my SGS and I new nothing, Kies never did anything and when I did manage to get it to detect it, it did`nt do anything.

    Once you get your ROM your set, yeah?


  • #2510
    Squeeonline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,560 ✭✭✭Squeeonline


    Samsung released 2.2.1 a while ago but it then has to go through the carriers before it is released, if it is released at all!

    Just dont bother relying on samsung or networks and more and flash to Darkys.


  • #2511
    lewis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭lewis


    Squeeonline wrote: »
    Samsung released 2.2.1 a while ago but it then has to go through the carriers before it is released, if it is released at all!

    Just dont bother relying on samsung or networks and more and flash to Darkys.

    Hell yeah, exactly my previous point!


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  • #2512
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,749 ✭✭✭degsie


    Has anybody figured out how to do usb tethering with Kies v2? Doesn't seem to be available....


  • #2513
    lewis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭lewis


    degsie wrote: »
    Has anybody figured out how to do usb tethering with Kies v2? Doesn't seem to be available....

    AAARRRGGGHHH There`s that word again, lol


  • #2514
    dfdream
    Registered Users Posts: 532 ✭✭✭dfdream


    Anyone have any ideas to enable password protection on buying android apps either in the Market or in in App purchases.

    Like in the iphone.

    You or someone with your phone could max out your card.

    I know there is a 24 hour refund but thats if you know about the purchases.

    Its the only google account login that doesnt need a password is the one with your credit card attached.

    Nice ?

    D


  • #2515
    discombobulate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭discombobulate


    Sorry as I presume its ben covered already but i've got a Galaxy S on Vodafone I want to unlock. Its on Android 2.2. Are there instructions anywhere here on how to unlock this? I tried to root it but got an error. I unlocked one before using an app from the store but that was on 2.1.

    Thanks


  • #2516
    Craigels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Craigels


    my text pad has somhow changed to swype how do i change it back to numeric thanks guys


  • #2517
    itsnotmyfault
    Registered Users Posts: 864 ✭✭✭itsnotmyfault


    Apologies if this has been covered a couple of times already but could anyone post a definitve step by step guide on how to flash to Darkys 9.2/9.3 from froyo.

    I've looked in youtube/xda site but can't really find what i'm looking for. Probably not looking hard enough:o


  • #2518
    lewis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭lewis


    itsnotmyfault wrote: »
    Apologies if this has been covered a couple of times already but could anyone post a definitve step by step guide on how to flash to Darkys 9.2/9.3 from froyo.

    I've looked in youtube/xda site but can't really find what i'm looking for. Probably not looking hard enough:o

    Definitely not looking at all, but since I`m a nice guy here you go...

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814091


  • #2519
    Squeeonline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,560 ✭✭✭Squeeonline


    Can we split the forum into 2 sections?

    1) beginners questions
    2) advanced questions

    And also sticky things like Darkys mod and cyanogen (for HTC)

    I'm all about the helping of n00bs but it's getting annoying having really simple questions mixed in with modding here.


  • #2520
    G1032
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,105 ✭✭✭G1032


    lewis wrote: »
    Definitely not looking at all, but since I`m a nice guy here you go...

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814091

    Took the words out of my mouth............!!!


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  • #2521
    p4paddy07
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭p4paddy07


    hi guys

    just wondering if i unlock my phone using ADB will i then be able to update my galaxy s to 2.2.1. as ive heard the 2.2.1 update is all ready available for non nenetwork locked phone.


  • #2522
    G1032
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,105 ✭✭✭G1032


    Since I upgraded to Darky's 9.3 b3 the stock browser used to crash on me (just shut down) whenever I did a pinch and zoom on a web page that had a video.
    But think I've found a fix.......
    I had the enable plug-ins set to always on. I changed this to 'on demand'.
    The plug-ins settings got changed to 'always on' after I did a full wipe installing 9.3.
    No issues since I changed the plug-ins settings. Pinch and zoom fine now.
    This might help someone who was having the same issue............


  • #2523
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    p4paddy07 wrote: »
    hi guys

    just wondering if i unlock my phone using ADB will i then be able to update my galaxy s to 2.2.1. as ive heard the 2.2.1 update is all ready available for non nenetwork locked phone.

    Is that a sim unlocker? If so then nope it will only unlock your sim to the provider its locked too.

    You need to load new firmware onto your phone in order to get out of the Vodafone version.

    Some posts within this thread detailing how this is done with links. I just updated to Samsung 2.2.1 (updated to 15th Feb) and at this point i think does not need any lag fix at all.


  • #2524
    p4paddy07
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭p4paddy07


    god's toy wrote: »
    Is that a sim unlocker? If so then nope it will only unlock your sim to the provider its locked too.

    You need to load new firmware onto your phone in order to get out of the Vodafone version.

    Some posts within this thread detailing how this is done with links. I just updated to Samsung 2.2.1 (updated to 15th Feb) and at this point i think does not need any lag fix at all.

    yes sim unlocker. are you talking about using Darkys firmware.


  • #2525
    Gaffs89
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭Gaffs89


    itsnotmyfault wrote: »
    Apologies if this has been covered a couple of times already but could anyone post a definitve step by step guide on how to flash to Darkys 9.2/9.3 from froyo.

    I've looked in youtube/xda site but can't really find what i'm looking for. Probably not looking hard enough:o

    Try here
    http://darky.ficeto.com/community/index.php?threads/odin-rom-darkys-resurrection-edition-9-2.895/

    This is a very clear step by step guide.I used this and it worked perfectly.

    Here is a video . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rg8uzrl5JA


  • #2526
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    Squeeonline wrote: »
    Can we split the forum into 2 sections?

    1) beginners questions
    2) advanced questions

    And also sticky things like Darkys mod and cyanogen (for HTC)

    I'm all about the helping of n00bs but it's getting annoying having really simple questions mixed in with modding here.

    Not a good idea, but we could split this thread in 2, Darkys deserves its own thread IMO


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  • #2527
    lewis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭lewis


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    Not a good idea, but we could split this thread in 2, Darkys deserves its own thread IMO

    I don`t think it will make much difference, you`ll always get "noobs" and there silly stupid and annoying questions, where they can`t be arsed to search for, best to be patient....there day will come, lol


  • #2528
    p4paddy07
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭p4paddy07


    if i flash my Galaxy s with darkys firmware will kies still work with my phone and if so if samsung release new firmware ie 3.0 will i be able to get the update using kies.

    also does does darkys firmware install anything but the firmware on your phone.


  • #2529
    Gaffs89
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭Gaffs89


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    Not a good idea, but we could split this thread in 2, Darkys deserves its own thread IMO


    Ok so how about this to start the ball rolling

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=70881714#post70881714


  • #2530
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    p4paddy07 wrote: »
    yes sim unlocker. are you talking about using Darkys firmware.


    Hmm Nope I use Samsung ROM from here:

    http://www.samfirmware.com/

    (Kies 2 then updated it to the 15th feb 'I9000XWJS5' version)


  • #2531
    lewis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭lewis


    p4paddy07 wrote: »
    if i flash my Galaxy s with darkys firmware will :mad: still work with my phone and if so if samsung release new firmware ie 3.0 will i be able to get the update using kies.

    also does does darkys firmware install anything but the firmware on your phone.

    I think Kies and Quadrant should be put into a blender, with acid left on for 24 minutes and fecked out a 34 story window onto a blazing fire of DOOOOOM!!!


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  • #2532
    p4paddy07
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭p4paddy07


    god's toy wrote: »
    Hmm Nope I use Samsung ROM from here:

    http://www.samfirmware.com/

    (Kies 2 then updated it to the 15th feb 'I9000XWJS5' version)

    I've downloaded the file (I9000XWJS5).do i need to download Galaxy S / .PIT File if so which one.does it matter which flash program version i download and use.


  • #2533
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    p4paddy07 wrote: »
    I've downloaded the file (I9000XWJS5).do i need to download Galaxy S / .PIT File if so which one.does it matter which flash program version i download and use.
    I used 803

    OK here is the full list of what I did: Please Note this is a copy from another forum so I didn't post it, I just followed it:

    http://androidforums.com/2332383-post2550.html


    Follow below process.

    1. I assume that your phone is virgin(using official rom) and not ****ed up (i.e rooted , applied lagfix bla bla)

    If so then read below, else unroot and remove lagfix and follow below process.

    1. Download latest European firmware 2.2.1 from this site
    Login - News - www.SamFirmware.com
    as of now its I9000XWJS5 ##

    2. Download ODIN 1.3 and Galaxy S / .PIT File: DOWNLOAD. (803) from above link. (you need to scroll at bottom)

    3. Now unzip that 2.2.1 ROM. You will see 3 files , PDA MODEM and CSC.

    4. Remove battery, SIM card , external memory card from phone.

    5. Press Vol Down + Power + Home Key (all at same time). Now release all keys once you see a yellow screen. Its called download mode.

    6. Now connect data cable to phone and USB.

    7. Start ODIN 1.3 , and check if you see yellow below "ID:COM" section. It means that your phone is detected by ODIN.

    8. Now make sure that "Re-Partition" is NOT Ticked, "Auto Reboot" and "F.Reset Time" is ticked.

    9. from step 3 , you have got 3 files. Click PIT and select "803.PIT" file you downlaoded.
    Click CSC and select file having "CSC" in filename from above step 3 ZIP file
    Click PHONE and select file having "MODEM" in filename from above step 3 ZIP file
    Click PDA and select the remaining file which we have not yet used from zip file.

    10. Now click START and dont touch the phone(it will auto-reboot) unless you see Samsung home lock screen.


  • #2534
    p4paddy07
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭p4paddy07


    god's toy wrote: »
    I used 803

    OK here is the full list of what I did: Please Note this is a copy from another forum so I didn't post it, I just followed it:

    http://androidforums.com/2332383-post2550.html


    Follow below process.

    1. I assume that your phone is virgin(using official rom) and not ****ed up (i.e rooted , applied lagfix bla bla)

    If so then read below, else unroot and remove lagfix and follow below process.

    1. Download latest European firmware 2.2.1 from this site
    Login - News - www.SamFirmware.com
    as of now its I9000XWJS5 ##

    2. Download ODIN 1.3 and Galaxy S / .PIT File: DOWNLOAD. (803) from above link. (you need to scroll at bottom)

    3. Now unzip that 2.2.1 ROM. You will see 3 files , PDA MODEM and CSC.

    4. Remove battery, SIM card , external memory card from phone.

    5. Press Vol Down + Power + Home Key (all at same time). Now release all keys once you see a yellow screen. Its called download mode.

    6. Now connect data cable to phone and USB.

    7. Start ODIN 1.3 , and check if you see yellow below "ID:COM" section. It means that your phone is detected by ODIN.

    8. Now make sure that "Re-Partition" is NOT Ticked, "Auto Reboot" and "F.Reset Time" is ticked.

    9. from step 3 , you have got 3 files. Click PIT and select "803.PIT" file you downlaoded.
    Click CSC and select file having "CSC" in filename from above step 3 ZIP file
    Click PHONE and select file having "MODEM" in filename from above step 3 ZIP file
    Click PDA and select the remaining file which we have not yet used from zip file.

    10. Now click START and dont touch the phone(it will auto-reboot) unless you see Samsung home lock screen.


    Cheers that step by step guide helped a lot.does this mean that my phone hasn't got network firmware on it anymore, if so does this mean i'll be able to get updates from kies sooner because my understanding was that the reason i couldn't get 2.2.1 on kies was because it hasnt been released by my network.once again thanks for your help.


  • #2535
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    p4paddy07 wrote: »
    Cheers that step by step guide helped a lot.does this mean that my phone hasn't got network firmware on it anymore, if so does this mean i'll be able to get updates from kies sooner because my understanding was that the reason i couldn't get 2.2.1 on kies was because it hasnt been released by my network.once again thanks for your help.

    Your very welcome, I'm just happy to help.

    Yep if you flashed your phone using the firmwares from that linked site you now are free of the vodefone version. You will be able to update to new samsung furmware using Kies 2 if you wish when it comes out and not have to wait for vodedone to release it's version.

    Best of luck.


  • #2536
    crazygeryy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,065 ✭✭✭crazygeryy


    lewis wrote: »
    I don`t think it will make much difference, you`ll always get "noobs" and there silly stupid and annoying questions, where they can`t be arsed to search for, best to be patient....there day will come, lol

    so you knew everything from the very start?and you never had to ask anything?give me a break.this is what forums are about imo..people like you piss me off no end, everyone has to start somewhere.if you dont want want to answer questions then dont.


  • #2537
    lewis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭lewis


    crazygeryy wrote: »
    so you knew everything from the very start?and you never had to ask anything?give me a break.this is what forums are about imo..people like you piss me off no end, everyone has to start somewhere.if you dont want want to answer questions then dont.

    First off dude take a chill pill, I never said I knew everything, but what I do know is from searching and lots of reading.
    I asked a lot which helped me learn, but its still far from a lot.
    The **** people are posting up is right there, but there just to lazy to look for it, so they end up posting there questions up, multiply that by X and you`ve a lot of pointless questions that have answers right there.
    It helps if they search for key words, not just here, XDA being the BEST and of course Google.
    So pull your head out of your arse so your not talking bull****!

    I always try to help others if I can, so unless your going to contribute something positive here.......


  • #2538
    crazygeryy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,065 ✭✭✭crazygeryy


    lewis wrote: »
    First off dude take a chill pill, I never said I knew everything, but what I do know is from searching and lots of reading.
    I asked a lot which helped me learn, but its still far from a lot.
    The **** people are posting up is right there, but there just to lazy to look for it, so they end up posting there questions up, multiply that by X and you`ve a lot of pointless questions that have answers right there.
    It helps if they search for key words, not just here, XDA being the BEST and of course Google.
    So pull your head out of your arse so your not talking bull****!

    I always try to help others if I can, so unless your going to contribute something positive here.......

    you just contradicted yourself there.just stop picking on noobs thats all im saying we were all there once.everyones entitled to ask a dumb or as you put it a silly question.god knows ive asked a few.chill pill taken.


  • #2539
    lewis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭lewis


    crazygeryy wrote: »
    you just contradicted yourself there.just stop picking on noobs thats all im saying we were all there once.everyones entitled to ask a dumb or as you put it a silly question.god knows ive asked a few.chill pill taken.

    Had to respond to you some how,lol, lovely jubily :D


  • #2540
    James G
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 143 ✭✭James G


    I'm currently on "Darky's v8.1 Gingerbread Edition" after following this guide: http://darky.ficeto.com/community/index.php?threads/guide-installation-guide-for-first-time-users.315/

    I was planning on updating to the latest version, but wanted to make a backup with Titanium Backup (which I've done once before right after flashing the custom ROM). However, when I try use TB (and I've also tried the root version of MyBackup) I get errors saying that the apps can't get root access even though they're set to allowed in the app Superuser (actually, only TB is set to allowed - I didn't receive a prompt for MyBackup which would explain why it isn't in there).

    I clicked the "Problems ?" button and clicked "Get BusyBox" but got an install error.

    Does anyone know why I seem to have lost root, and how to get resolve this issue?


  • #2541
    lewis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭lewis


    James G wrote: »
    I'm currently on "Darky's v8.1 Gingerbread Edition" after following this guide: http://darky.ficeto.com/community/index.php?threads/guide-installation-guide-for-first-time-users.315/

    I was planning on updating to the latest version, but wanted to make a backup with Titanium Backup (which I've done once before right after flashing the custom ROM). However, when I try use TB (and I've also tried the root version of MyBackup) I get errors saying that the apps can't get root access even though they're set to allowed in the app Superuser (actually, only TB is set to allowed - I didn't receive a prompt for MyBackup which would explain why it isn't in there).

    I clicked the "Problems ?" button and clicked "Get BusyBox" but got an install error.

    Does anyone know why I seem to have lost root, and how to get resolve this issue?

    I`m not to familiar with TB, I`ve used it once and found it a pain in the hole having to restore every app one at a time, Then I tried a nandroid backup and it was so much easier.
    I`ve read a few other people having trouble with TB.
    Have you tried getting BusyBox from the market?


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  • #2542
    James G
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 143 ✭✭James G


    lewis wrote: »
    I`m not to familiar with TB, I`ve used it once and found it a pain in the hole having to restore every app one at a time, Then I tried a nandroid backup and it was so much easier.
    I`ve read a few other people having trouble with TB.
    Have you tried getting BusyBox from the market?
    I've downloaded the BusyBox app from the market but got an error when I clicked the install button. The error message said it was a result of either my phone not being nand unlocked or the app not being able to remount something.

    The strange thing is that it said BusyBox was not found, even though I used TB before and it went fine. Something must have corrupted/removed BusyBox.


  • #2543
    lewis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭lewis


    Hmmmm, how about uninstalling Busybox and try reinstalling it?
    Same with TB


  • #2544
    James G
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 143 ✭✭James G


    lewis wrote: »
    Hmmmm, how about uninstalling Busybox and try reinstalling it?
    Same with TB
    No luck. I think I'll update and see if that somehow fixes it. I've gotten most things backed up with the non-root version of MyBackup.


  • #2545
    Craigels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Craigels


    god's toy wrote: »
    I used 803

    OK here is the full list of what I did: Please Note this is a copy from another forum so I didn't post it, I just followed it:

    http://androidforums.com/2332383-post2550.html


    Follow below process.

    1. I assume that your phone is virgin(using official rom) and not ****ed up (i.e rooted , applied lagfix bla bla)

    If so then read below, else unroot and remove lagfix and follow below process.

    1. Download latest European firmware 2.2.1 from this site
    Login - News - www.SamFirmware.com
    as of now its I9000XWJS5 ##

    2. Download ODIN 1.3 and Galaxy S / .PIT File: DOWNLOAD. (803) from above link. (you need to scroll at bottom)

    3. Now unzip that 2.2.1 ROM. You will see 3 files , PDA MODEM and CSC.

    4. Remove battery, SIM card , external memory card from phone.

    5. Press Vol Down + Power + Home Key (all at same time). Now release all keys once you see a yellow screen. Its called download mode.

    6. Now connect data cable to phone and USB.

    7. Start ODIN 1.3 , and check if you see yellow below "ID:COM" section. It means that your phone is detected by ODIN.

    8. Now make sure that "Re-Partition" is NOT Ticked, "Auto Reboot" and "F.Reset Time" is ticked.

    9. from step 3 , you have got 3 files. Click PIT and select "803.PIT" file you downlaoded.
    Click CSC and select file having "CSC" in filename from above step 3 ZIP file
    Click PHONE and select file having "MODEM" in filename from above step 3 ZIP file
    Click PDA and select the remaining file which we have not yet used from zip file.

    10. Now click START and dont touch the phone(it will auto-reboot) unless you see Samsung home lock screen.

    hey guys trying to do this to y phone but the firmware downloaded as a rar file and it says windows cant open it what do i need to do ?


  • #2546
    James G
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 143 ✭✭James G


    Craigels wrote: »
    hey guys trying to do this to y phone but the firmware downloaded as a rar file and it says windows cant open it what do i need to do ?
    You can use something like WinRAR to open it. Do a search on google for the download link.


  • #2547
    Craigels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Craigels


    James G wrote: »
    You can use something like WinRAR to open it. Do a search on google for the download link.

    i used that thanks but now i need a password for the encrypted files where can i find that ? it dosent say on the firmware page...


  • #2548
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    Craigels wrote: »
    i used that thanks but now i need a password for the encrypted files where can i find that ? it dosent say on the firmware page...
    It there at the bottom of each box, in this case it's :
    samfirmware.com


  • #2549
    Craigels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Craigels


    thanks for that i only realised now my phone is network locked can i still flash it that way ?


  • #2550
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    I did. Locked to three and now it no longer has the three 'apps' (that were just links anyway so bookmarks work just as well) network lock means your sim is locked to them. You will need APN/MMS settings after you do this too. get them before you start.

    If anyone is thinking of doing this to any firmware please make sure your phone can go into recovery mode and download mode first before you start, also read and fully understand the steps involved. Also remember if you have apps that unique to the networks firmware that you still use, they will be gone after you do the flash.

    Also you do this at your own risk should you bick your phone.


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  • #2551
    stargirl28
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭stargirl28


    Hi guys sorry t jump in on this thread, possibly not the correct one but I have a question re mobile phones. My mum has the htc desire on contract but doesn't want to use it anymore as she's not a fan of anything 'hi-tech' (I know why did she go for that phone in the first place!!) anyway she is on meteor bill pay and I am on meteor pay as u go. My question is, if I put my payasyou go sim in the htc will it work? I don't want to try it until Im sure for fear of blocking the phone? Thanks!


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