Hi All,
I have a friend who has the Samsung S6 Edge / SM-G920F (from EE), and he wants to upgrade it officially to the latest 5.1.1 update. EE are not pushing 5.1.1 yet, and still stuck on 5.0.2. However we have found there is an unbranded official firmware for all S6 Edges (European and International).
What's the best way to update this phone please, officially...?? I've seen most guides mention Odin (which I've used myself on my OLD Samsung devices), but as this is newer and has KNOX, will this affect? I've also seen the new and official method is Samsung Smart Switch
I've seen this guide, would this be the best way to do it....?
http://www.galaxys6edgeupdate.com/s...-u2bofj-now-available-in-england-and-ireland/
Also, what is the difference between the Samsung SM-G920F and the SM-G925F models? As some say the UK specific version for our S6 Edge is the 925F model, yet his phone says 920F
Finally, if it all goes a bit Pete Tong / Wrong.... Is he able to restore / roll back easily to the last official carrier branded firmware.....?
Cheers, Lister
G920F is the normal S6 and G925F is the S6 Edge so you can't have a 920 Edge
Hi All,
Don't worry about the confusion over the 920F and 925F.... (translation issue, it's certainly a 925F model).
So whats the proceedure to install Lollipop 5.1.1 on this via Odin? Do we have to worry about Knox....? What tick boxes need ticking in Odin....?
And whats the best official(ish) TAR file for the UK version of S6 Edge (925F)
Thanks, Lister
Lister Of Smeg said:
Hi All,
Don't worry about the confusion over the 920F and 925F.... (translation issue, it's certainly a 925F model).
So whats the proceedure to install Lollipop 5.1.1 on this via Odin? Do we have to worry about Knox....? What tick boxes need ticking in Odin....?
And whats the best official(ish) TAR file for the UK version of S6 Edge (925F)
Thanks, Lister
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Here is a link to show how to update via odin. And also the uk/ireland 5.1.1 firmware you mentioned earlier will be fine to use on any uk edge g925f branded or not.
How to link: http://www.samsungupdate.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin
Link to ire/uk edge g925f firmware: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/48541/G925FXXU2BOFJ_G925FOXA2BOFJ_XEU/
Sent from my SM-G925F using XDA Free mobile app
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No there is nothing to worry about with KNOX, it does not trip via odin. You may want to enter recovery mode after updating (volume up, power and home buttons all at once while device is off) to wipe ONLY the cache partition...this should get rid of any leftovers from previous firmware that could potentially cause issues with fc,s or buggy actions
Sent from my SM-G925F using XDA Free mobile app
Hi @naokilla,
Thank you for getting back to me, I'm just downloading the firmware as we speak.... (think I may of already downloaded it... but not from the official site, so doing that now).
Could you just confirm please that if we install this firmware that it won't affect any previous settings the original user may have with being on EE.... All EE services will continue to work as expected, carrier settings and so on....?? If needs to, he can just install any special EE Apps afterwards?
Thanks, Lister
Ram consuming More
I am using s6 edge. Out of 3 gb ram . i have only 500 mb - 600 mb free .
phone consuming more ram,even if i killed background process its automatically starting again,
almost 85 % ram memory is full .
need help to free up ram memory.
Please give suggestion to free up ram memory.
chandan013 said:
I am using s6 edge. Out of 3 gb ram . i have only 500 mb - 600 mb free .
phone consuming more ram,even if i killed background process its automatically starting again,
almost 85 % ram memory is full .
need help to free up ram memory.
Please give suggestion to free up ram memory.
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Please have some respect for the OP and do not hijack his thread like this. Use the Search and open an own Thread if your question is still open.
Hi @naokilla / All,
Thanks again for getting back to me with the below information....
Do you need to do anything special, as we have tried many times connecting it to Odin, and although Odin itself says Added each time. When we hit [Start], nothing appears to happen. Leave it for ages, and eventually it fails.
The phone is in Download Mode, we've installed Samsung Drives, different Odin versions and we've tried different usb cables. Each time there is no error (other than fail at the end).
Tried it on Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7...
I read further down in the link you posted that others were having issue, and two people said this version of Odin works: http://www.4shared.com/rar/6bAV9VHl/ODIN.html But can't download that version, if anyone is able to download from their source, and re-post it would be cool....
Otherwise, any other ideas why its not working please....?
Thanks, Lister
naokilla said:
Here is a link to show how to update via odin. And also the uk/ireland 5.1.1 firmware you mentioned earlier will be fine to use on any uk edge g925f branded or not.
How to link: http://www.samsungupdate.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin
Link to ire/uk edge g925f firmware: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/48541/G925FXXU2BOFJ_G925FOXA2BOFJ_XEU/
Sent from my SM-G925F using XDA Free mobile app
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No there is nothing to worry about with KNOX, it does not trip via odin. You may want to enter recovery mode after updating (volume up, power and home buttons all at once while device is off) to wipe ONLY the cache partition...this should get rid of any leftovers from previous firmware that could potentially cause issues with fc,s or buggy actions
Sent from my SM-G925F using XDA Free mobile app
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Try to find and use Odin 3.10.6
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Hi smeg
In regards to your earlier question to EE apps it is an unbranded firmware so your friend would need to re download the specific apps afterward installing as they will not be present in the phones app drawer.
As @dwarfer says i would use odin 3.10. Here is a link: https://mega.nz/#!u9ZkgYpA!7KyZrONdlf-ECtTC2RGcuAjfjbrInYPIPnQk3E1_cRc
Sent from my SM-G925F using xda premium
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Apologies mythos did not mean to quote you
Sent from my SM-G925F using xda premium
Hi @naokilla,
UPDATE: Good news, it's finally worked!!!!! / thank you soooo much for all your patience and help/support... After many failed attempts, we've now updated my mates phone.
Not sure if it was a combination of the software (as we have used a version of Odin 3.10.06 before, although looked different to this version). Or whether it was the different usb cabled we used, as previously it was an official Samsung cable, and generic microUSB.... However, it was my cheapo "Poundland" cable that was used, when it DID work....
So yeah, finally... all good now. Thank you!!!
Cheers, Lister
As dwarfer says i would use odin 3.10. Here is a link: https://mega.nz/#!u9ZkgYpA!7KyZrONdlf-ECtTC2RGcuAjfjbrInYPIPnQk3E1_cRc
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Lister Of Smeg said:
Hi @naokilla,
UPDATE: Good news, it's finally worked!!!!! / thank you soooo much for all your patience and help/support... After many failed attempts, we've now updated my mates phone.
Not sure if it was a combination of the software (as we have used a version of Odin 3.10.06 before, although looked different to this version). Or whether it was the different usb cabled we used, as previously it was an official Samsung cable, and generic microUSB.... However, it was my cheapo "Poundland" cable that was used, when it DID work....
So yeah, finally... all good now. Thank you!!!
Cheers, Lister
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Hi Lister Of Smeg
I want to put an unbranded 5.1.1 update on my phone as well. Can you please tell me which guide you followed to update via ODIN and also the link to the software you got from sammobile?
did you download it as a free user? Many people link back to sammobile but isn't the download speed crippling unless you pay?
cheers
UPDATE:
The UK VIRGIN over the air 5.1.1 arrived today
would you advise installing this or unbranded 5.1.1?
Hi @fast_asleep,
Well, I am pleased to hear that Virgin appears to be rolling the update out officially OTA as of today. Perhaps the other UK network carriers might not be dragging their heals so long, now Virgin got the ball rolling.... (how ironic, timing wise... as thats the only reason my friend FORCED the update, because EE didn't seem bothered).
However, those wishing to do it manually.... Take note: I do not own a S6, nor did I do the actual update myself... I was merely the go-between for a friend. As I have experience with older devices, all information I used, was obtained within this thread from other kind users sharing their info too...
1) UK / IRL (Unbranded Firmware) for Android 5.1.1 for S6 Edge (G925F)
2) Odin 3.10.06
3) Followed this User Guide on howto update S6 / Edge using Odin
- at this point we're still unsure whether it was the specific version of Odin (as included above) that made the magic happen, as we had already tried a previous version of Odin 3.10.06 (branded in GUI to another, where as this is blank). Or whether it was the cheap-ass cable, that I got from a Pound shop that worked, compared to Samsungs own official cable... that didn't work???? / jury is still out!!
Cheers, Lister
fast_asleep said:
Hi Lister Of Smeg
I want to put an unbranded 5.1.1 update on my phone as well. Can you please tell me which guide you followed to update via ODIN and also the link to the software you got from sammobile?
did you download it as a free user? Many people link back to sammobile but isn't the download speed crippling unless you pay?
cheers
UPDATE:
The UK VIRGIN over the air 5.1.1 arrived today
would you advise installing this or unbranded 5.1.1?
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Lister Of Smeg said:
Hi @fast_asleep,
Well, I am pleased to hear that Virgin appears to be rolling the update out officially OTA as of today. Perhaps the other UK network carriers might not be dragging their heals so long, now Virgin got the ball rolling.... (how ironic, timing wise... as thats the only reason my friend FORCED the update, because EE didn't seem bothered).
However, those wishing to do it manually.... Take note: I do not own a S6, nor did I do the actual update myself... I was merely the go-between for a friend. As I have experience with older devices, all information I used, was obtained within this thread from other kind users sharing their info too...
1) UK / IRL (Unbranded Firmware) for Android 5.1.1 for S6 Edge (G925F)
2) Odin 3.10.06
3) Followed this User Guide on howto update S6 / Edge using Odin
- at this point we're still unsure whether it was the specific version of Odin (as included above) that made the magic happen, as we had already tried a previous version of Odin 3.10.06 (branded in GUI to another, where as this is blank). Or whether it was the cheap-ass cable, that I got from a Pound shop that worked, compared to Samsungs own official cable... that didn't work???? / jury is still out!!
Cheers, Lister
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Cheers buddy
I've finally updated and flashed unbranded software which is refreshing.
The only thing different was i got the generic 5.1.1 firmware from this thread as there was a link to mega which downloads at full speed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/general/yay-android-5-1-1-update-live-build-t3140770
Too early to make a comment on battery life but i had 0% drain overnight which is good sign (I wiped cache and factory reset after installing)
HOWEVER as soon I start using the phone (location/google now/gps/wifi ALL OFF and with low brightness) i can see the battery level going further down and down.
I can't express how much it hurts to see that (because the battery drains so quickly literally minute by minute, it is in the conscious mind to worry how much battery i have left).
This along with my other major gripes (no microsd card and unbelievably their decision to now omit MHL to directly connect to a tv using a cable which led me to buy a nvidia shield portable for my travels/hotels) are my biggest faults with this phone. Other than that this phone is an absolute pleasure to use and noticeably faster than even the s5.
once again thanks for taking the time to reply and good luck with the phone
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Alright, so I've already read the threads about Wifi Sharing dominating the SGS2's battery and it seems like updating the firmware of the phone somehow fixes this.
So heres my problem: I'm on OSX and I can't use Samsung Kies. I can actually use Kies AIR but I can't seem to figure out how to update the firmware.
Apparently my firmware is "KG2" so I'm wondering how I could update my firmware without access to a windows machine. In case I'm already on the latest firmware (which seems logical since I just bought the phone like a week ago), is there any way to stop Wifi Sharing from starting every time I enable Wifi?
I would really appreciate a solution that didn't involve Rooting.
Thank's a bunch guys!
Ryne said:
Alright, so I've already read the threads about Wifi Sharing dominating the SGS2's battery and it seems like updating the firmware of the phone somehow fixes this.
So heres my problem: I'm on OSX and I can't use Samsung Kies. I can actually use Kies AIR but I can't seem to figure out how to update the firmware.
Apparently my firmware is "KG2" so I'm wondering how I could update my firmware without access to a windows machine. In case I'm already on the latest firmware (which seems logical since I just bought the phone like a week ago), is there any way to stop Wifi Sharing from starting every time I enable Wifi?
I would really appreciate a solution that didn't involve Rooting.
Thank's a bunch guys!
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i am afraid without root you wont be able to acces or disable any system file mate.
the only way is rooting (or wait ages for update - oficialone) - if you arent sure what to do ask and u will get help. there are more apps that may produce high battery drain from stock.
So is my version the latest? Also, Why would this be fixed in a previous version but then back again in a latest?
Ryne said:
So is my version the latest? Also, Why would this be fixed in a previous version but then back again in a latest?
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i am running KH3 that is the latest firmware i know. KG2 can be the latest released by your network provider. so if u wanna keep the phone with the latest u can upgrade with ODIN or once u will flash CWM - clockworkmode u can do so with it. but u will need to root the phone ofc.
but KG2 is not the latest for unlocked simfree phone.
wifi sharing is a high battery drainer - and i have removed that form my phone also togheter with the samsung HUBS and a bit more. and i am getting more then double out of my phone compared to stock i was running before mate.
I see. Thanks for the replies!
what exactly did you remove as i see 3 thing relating to wifi sharing
hello!
I have a little problem with my phone/kies. so I wanted to upgrade my OS to ICS (it says ICS is available on the gsm arena website, can't link) after hours of trying to make it connect (turns out USB debugging had to be off) I found out that apparently there is no software update available. screenshot:
OK, I can't post pictures yet, so type the imgur website and add /TsfuB.png if you want to see a screenshot.
it's rooted, and the only other weird thing is that upon booting, there is always a yellow warning triangle on the first screen, since I bought it, before root or anything. I got it "1.5 handed" (someone got it from an "unwanted upgrade", like a reward you get from a company with points and such, didn't want it, and sold it quite cheaply with it only having been turned on once. the battery was still in it's packaging)
I also have some experience from upgrading ROMs the hard way, with my Toshiba folio 100, but I'm a little more scared with this phone, witch is actually useful with its stock ROM.
current android version according to settings menu: 2.3.4. is this the latest release you can upgrade from Kies?
I hope I have provided enough info
thanks in advance!
Read the stikies guides for using Odin to flash the stock ROM. you will learn every thing to fix your phone in 1 hour max.
atifsh said:
Read the stikies guides for using Odin to flash the stock ROM. you will learn every thing to fix your phone in 1 hour max.
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thanks, but is there no way to do it with Kies? I'd prefer to use that, but if it's really necessary, I'll use Odin.
dudearent006 said:
hello!
I have a little problem with my phone/kies. so I wanted to upgrade my OS to ICS (it says ICS is available on the gsm arena website, can't link) after hours of trying to make it connect (turns out USB debugging had to be off) I found out that apparently there is no software update available. screenshot:
OK, I can't post pictures yet, so type the imgur website and add /TsfuB.png if you want to see a screenshot.
it's rooted, and the only other weird thing is that upon booting, there is always a yellow warning triangle on the first screen, since I bought it, before root or anything. I got it "1.5 handed" (someone got it from an "unwanted upgrade", like a reward you get from a company with points and such, didn't want it, and sold it quite cheaply with it only having been turned on once. the battery was still in it's packaging)
I also have some experience from upgrading ROMs the hard way, with my Toshiba folio 100, but I'm a little more scared with this phone, witch is actually useful with its stock ROM.
current android version according to settings menu: 2.3.4. is this the latest release you can upgrade from Kies?
I hope I have provided enough info
thanks in advance!
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depends of the firmware you have on that phone is correct for your region and you say upon booting you have to yellow triangle means the user has flashed something already on it as you have root already guessing it has a insecure kernel or CF Root kernel if want to flash stock roms check out Intratech thread here and if you want a custom stock rom for ics go here and use neats all is stock with root and no fancy stuff done click here!!
hope this helps p.s also kies is **** only use it to add usb drivers then remove it more hassle then its worth and can cause issues with odin
dudearent006 said:
hello!
I have a little problem with my phone/kies. so I wanted to upgrade my OS to ICS (it says ICS is available on the gsm arena website,
Are they saying an upgrade for your individual phone ????
Check your phone provider has upgraded to ICS ..
Kies failing then if the firmware is on the server use CHECKFUS to download and install .
Not on the server then your phone has not yet been upgraded ,
jje
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JJEgan said:
dudearent006 said:
hello!
I have a little problem with my phone/kies. so I wanted to upgrade my OS to ICS (it says ICS is available on the gsm arena website,
Are they saying an upgrade for your individual phone ????
Check your phone provider has upgraded to ICS ..
Kies failing then if the firmware is on the server use CHECKFUS to download and install .
Not on the server then your phone has not yet been upgraded ,
jje
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DJBoxer said:
depends of the firmware you have on that phone is correct for your region and you say upon booting you have to yellow triangle means the user has flashed something already on it as you have root already guessing it has a insecure kernel or CF Root kernel if want to flash stock roms check out Intratech thread here and if you want a custom stock rom for ics go here and use neats all is stock with root and no fancy stuff done click here!!
hope this helps p.s also kies is **** only use it to add usb drivers then remove it more hassle then its worth and can cause issues with odin
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the phone was not rooted when I got it, and I'm not sure about a custom ROM, it looks normal.
also, I live in South Africa, and apparently you need a separate ROM for that. all I found for south Africa under officials ROMs is the following:
XWKF3
Firmware info
PDA:XWKF3
PHONE: XXKE7
I have no idea what those seemingly random capital letters and numbers mean. it doesn't give the android version, so...
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Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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Hey guys, i'm sort of a noob on these forums so any help would be great!
I've had previous experience with rooting because of my S2, no problems at all. I got my s3 about a month ago and I've been trying to figure out how to root it. It's a GT-I9300T ( Australian model ). It has a lot of Vodafone bloatware, however it's unlocked as i'm using an Optus sim card. I've also read that there aren't many differences between the international model and the T model, so any international ROM should work fine. It's running 4.3. I've read about how KNOX is built into 4.3 and makes rooting difficult by blocking the installation of custom Roms and disabling superSu. I'm not sure if i have Knox though, because i don't have a KNOX app installed; there are no KNOX related apps installed on my phone ( according to the all section of my applications manager ) and it says nothing about the KNOX counter in download mode. Is KNOX still present on my phone, and will i be able to install customs roms?
Also, what would be the best method of rooting? I have tried the saferoot method by Mrw0lf on YouTube, which is made not to trigger Knox. I've read about CF root and other methods involving Odin, have not tried any yet because i'm scared of bricking my phone. Any help or link would be helpful. Also, if something goes wrong; would i be able to flash a stock 4.3 ROM onto my phone using Odin? I'm downloading it now from sammobile and i was wondering if flashing anything through Odin would cause problems.
Lastly, is there a way to backup my EFs before rooting? I can't find them through the default file explorer and the folder is empty in 3rd party ones. I can't seem to find them when i go through my phone on my computer, i just want a backup before i try to root.
Anyway, vital phone info:
Model: GT-I9300T
Version: 4.3
Sorry for the long post, but any help would be cool. Also, i'm not that good with all the technical things behind rooting such as CSCs, basebands and such, so any simple explanation would be nice
Thank you! :fingers-crossed:
Good morning
Dont worry about knox
There no knox for S3 now matter what variant
Now secondly.
U can flash everything from i9300 on your i9300t however its advisable that when u flash roms that u maintain or re-flash afterwards the appropriate modem
As the only difference between models is the band frequency
To root it ... For myself the easyest way is ...
Grab philz recovery
Flash it with Odin
Afterward boot into recovery
Go to advanced and choose re-root system
Then just boot the ROM go to market and download supersu you're good to go
About backup efs there's a loooooot of apps to do so u just need the pick the one who's flavour suit u best
Take care
If u have doubts just pm me
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PS: u can only backup your efs after u root your device
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SnowPluralism said:
Good morning
Dont worry about knox
There no knox for S3 now matter what variant
Now secondly.
U can flash everything from i9300 on your i9300t however its advisable that when u flash roms that u maintain or re-flash afterwards the appropriate modem
As the only difference between models is the band frequency
To root it ... For myself the easyest way is ...
Grab philz recovery
Flash it with Odin
Afterward boot into recovery
Go to advanced and choose re-root system
Then just boot the ROM go to market and download supersu you're good to go
About backup efs there's a loooooot of apps to do so u just need the pick the one who's flavour suit u best
Take care
If u have doubts just pm me
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PS: u can only backup your efs after u root your device
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Thanks for the reply!
I just rooted my phone using Cf auto root. I forgot the warranty was expired so why not It ended up working, now running CyanogenMod 11 nightly About the modem, the reception seems the same. The signal i got before I rooted wasn't that great, haha. But i'll probably flash the modem anyway, just in case. I found a thread with most of the modems for the s3 here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-galaxy-s3-modem-radio-collection-t1740061
All the modems are for jellybean, however the ROM i'm on ( CyanogenMod 11 ) is on kitkat. Can i flash any of those modems? For the T model, they say there's no regional or carrier specific one, even though i checked my modem on sammobile and it's not listed in the thread. The latest one is for 4.1.2, i'm on 4.4.2. Should i flash it? Also, can you flash it in CWM, or does it have to be through Odin?
Edit: Seeing as you're a fellow S3 user, have you experienced any lag or freezing with your phone? It happened quite a lot pre root, but i just thought it was due to the bloatware. And Touchwiz, haha. But it's happening with CyanogenMod 11 as well. I know that it's a nightly and that bugs are to be expected however i have an S2 running CyanogenMod 11 as well, and there's nowhere near as much lag. Any ideas? I reset the phone and re installed the ROM twice, mainly because i forgot to flash Gapps XD Any ideas? Should i do a full factory reset, free up some space? I know that there's 2gb left on both the phone and my SD card.
Anyway, thanks for all of your help so far!
DoctahG23 said:
Thanks for the reply!
I just rooted my phone using Cf auto root. I forgot the warranty was expired so why not It ended up working, now running CyanogenMod 11 nightly About the modem, the reception seems the same. The signal i got before I rooted wasn't that great, haha. But i'll probably flash the modem anyway, just in case. I found a thread with most of the modems for the s3 here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-galaxy-s3-modem-radio-collection-t1740061
All the modems are for jellybean, however the ROM i'm on ( CyanogenMod 11 ) is on kitkat. Can i flash any of those modems? For the T model, they say there's no regional or carrier specific one, even though i checked my modem on sammobile and it's not listed in the thread. The latest one is for 4.1.2, i'm on 4.4.2. Should i flash it? Also, can you flash it in CWM, or does it have to be through Odin?
Edit: Seeing as you're a fellow S3 user, have you experienced any lag or freezing with your phone? It happened quite a lot pre root, but i just thought it was due to the bloatware. And Touchwiz, haha. But it's happening with CyanogenMod 11 as well. I know that it's a nightly and that bugs are to be expected however i have an S2 running CyanogenMod 11 as well, and there's nowhere near as much lag. Any ideas? I reset the phone and re installed the ROM twice, mainly because i forgot to flash Gapps XD Any ideas? Should i do a full factory reset, free up some space? I know that there's 2gb left on both the phone and my SD card.
Anyway, thanks for all of your help so far!
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If u flashed cm u have retained same modem so no need to update modem
Just leave it be.
About lag no my phone runs just good no matter what aosp or recent stock rom
Check your kernel config or go for a custom one a and set him up to what suits u best.
I use agni kernel on cm alongside with a optimised profile
And even with a UV of CPU and GPU my phone runs real smooth and saves juice
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ive got experience with flashing custom roms and know how to do it but im quite paranoid which is why i have this question. Im currently running foxhound 2.4 on S# GT-i9300 with siyah kernel and i want to flash slimkat 4.4.2 build 3. i was just wondering if siyah kernel will get in the way of the flashing. Will i need to flash stock kernel then flash slimkat/gapps or does slimkat have install its own kernel in which case i guess i should just flash normally.
Device: galaxy s3 i9300
ROM name: Foxhound
ROM version and base: 2.4
Build number: jzo54k.i9300xxemb5
kernel version and its settings: 3.0.31-siyah-1.8.9+
Khanster97 said:
ive got experience with flashing custom roms and know how to do it but im quite paranoid which is why i have this question. Im currently running foxhound 2.4 on S# GT-i9300 with siyah kernel and i want to flash slimkat 4.4.2 build 3. i was just wondering if siyah kernel will get in the way of the flashing. Will i need to flash stock kernel then flash slimkat/gapps or does slimkat have install its own kernel in which case i guess i should just flash normally.
Device: galaxy s3 i9300
ROM name: Foxhound
ROM version and base: 2.4
Build number: jzo54k.i9300xxemb5
kernel version and its settings: 3.0.31-siyah-1.8.9+
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I think you should probably full wipe before flashing another rom. Then you should be good to go to flash slimkat and gapps.
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and youll need to change kernel.
Syah Eol on 4.1.2
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SD Issues ? backwards "u"
My Wife is on her 2nd SD card with the same issues. I copy all of her pics and some videos from her move them to the Sd card. When going into my files it says there is 500+gbs on it! The file path extsdcard/Android has 467 gbs and 471 folders. Then there is a data folder but the D in data is a backwards u then ata. This folder says it is 467gbs with all folders named with crazy looking characters. I did try and search forums but could not find where to post and didn't want to get yelled at by the "Geniuses" on here for posting in the wrong place or not searching well enough. So if u could please get me to the right place it would be much appreciated. All the files are pics and vids of kids and thankfully we have auto backup in with google otherwise it seems we would lose all photos and vids. Thanks. Please see attached pics for reference
S3 4.0.4 stock rom
I had installed android 4.3 on s3 but then I installed 4.0.4 after that I had no gsm connectivity see the block sign between battery and wifi. I have gsm connectivity on 4.3 but not on 4.0.4. A guy told me that it has something to do with the bootloader. I wish to install 4.0.4 stock ICS BTU rom if there's a way do tell me. Thanks in anticipation!
i am using GlamourS4 5.0 rom and googy max2 kernel
the first problem i have is when i pressed the emergency call button on the lockscreen,
it did show anything such as the keyboard and the signal will stop a few seconds and come back.
second, i found the nfc not working anymore in my phone.
the nfc and s beam tag are greyed when i try to turn them on.
can anyone can solve my problems?
Anyone for my weird Network problem...?
I recently rooted my S3 via the CF Root method. Flashed CWM Recovery 6.0.4.4 via Odin.
That's it.
And now this weird problem-
My network is lost anytime! And the phone even doesn't say "Not registered on network" or something like that!
My phone was working properly and suddenly a friend of mine messaged me that he tried calling me but it said that my phone was switched off! I also noticed that at time even the data connection was not working. NO! It's not that it didn't show it isn't connected to the network or the data is disabled! The signal in the status bar was of 4 bars as it is and there was this symbol of 3G beside it. I tried calling my friend but the call got cancelled! I redialed, I didn't hear anything and then again the vibration saying the call was cancelled! I called up on my S3 through my landline number which also said that it was switched off -but not immediately. Whenever someone called me, they didn't hear anything for a long time of a minute or two and THEN it said that my mobile was switched off. I tried selecting my network operator manually, it said 'Registered on Network' but still I couldn't receive or make calls or use my internet data. But I could always send or receive SMSs!! It means it was connected to my network. The only solution was to reboot the phone after which it worked fine for a few hours. FOR FEW HOURS ONLY!
Now it happens at least 2-3 times per day and it has been important for me to check whether the data connection actually working and I'm able to access the internet or not because that's the only way to find whether someone can call me or not!
How do I fix this? I'm having my exams now and I don't have time to setup my phone again by changing ROMs!
Please tell me a way to fix this without changing my ROM!
I'm on Android 4.3 Stock ROM.
Unable to download Add on on Triangle Away V 3.26 even i do have Internet
Does anyone experience this message on Triangle Away V 3.26. "A fatal error occured while downloading the package. Please make sure you have a connection to the internet and try again later." ("I do have Internet Connection")
Google search question
Hello everyone.
I have noticed a strange behaviour of Google search after flashing SlimKat 3.9 and 3.10. Settings for search applications and contacts on the phone are gone. Is it a new update from Google or a bug? Fresh install didn't help. Screenshot attached.
Device: Galaxy S3 GT-I9300
ROM name: SlimKat
ROM version and base: 3.10 weekly
Kernel: Boeffla-Kernel Omni 2.2-rc1
Google search version: 3.3.11.1069658.arm
galaxy s3 specification
Hi im buying a galaxy s3 from a site that im pretty sure is reliable but before i buy i want to know if what he wrote is correct
the Module is :I9300
he says that the Gpu is: Mali-400MP
and i saw in some forums that its supposed to be Mali-400MP4?
can you please tell me which one is suppose to be in Galaxy s3
Thank you
isragal said:
can you please tell me which one is suppose to be in Galaxy s3
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Gpu for I9300 is ARM Mali 400 MP, as far as I know.
abubakarsohail said:
I had installed android 4.3 on s3 but then I installed 4.0.4 after that I had no gsm connectivity see the block sign between battery and wifi. I have gsm connectivity on 4.3 but not on 4.0.4. A guy told me that it has something to do with the bootloader. I wish to install 4.0.4 stock ICS BTU rom if there's a way do tell me. Thanks in anticipation!
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Could be to do with the EFS partition. 4.3 uses a different version and apparently problems can occur when trying to revert to an earlier version. As far as I have read elsewhere, the problem can be verified by checking the IMEI number in settings - if it is all zeros it has been corrupted and will cause what you describe. I'm afraid I don't have a solution but hopefully this info might help you move a bit closer to one.
Another SlimKat question. According to battery stats, it seems that my wi-fi is always on. I've used 3g only since last charge and wi-fi is off in settings. Can it be helped somehow? Screenshot attached.
Device: Galaxy S3 GT-I9300
ROM name: SlimKat
ROM version and base: 3.10 weekly
Kernel: Boeffla-Kernel Omni 2.2-rc1
Hi guys,
I'll receive my S6 Edge in about 3 weeks. Quick question please:
I'm hesitating to root it however, I'll probably want to install a new official ROM (phone i'll receive is from Vodafone but I want a generic Lollipop one).
Is it possible to install a generic Android 5 ROM via Odin via a PC and not root the phone at all?
thnx
vivelafrance said:
Hi guys,
I'll receive my S6 Edge in about 3 weeks. Quick question please:
I'm hesitating to root it however, I'll probably want to install a new official ROM (phone i'll receive is from Vodafone but I want a generic Lollipop one).
Is it possible to install a generic Android 5 ROM via Odin via a PC and not root the phone at all?
thnx
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Holy **** man... You talk the talk but you defenetly don't walk the walk.
What I'm trying to say is that its way to early to even talk about these things.
First of, we got root but NO custom roms. I don't even know if we have a custom recovery out yet... My guess is no.
And custom Original Samsung ROMs we will have in due time (like Omegaroms and alike)
But custom CM12/AOSP will not happen any where near this half year if ever as Exynos is closed source and most of it has to be hack built. So forget stability too...
Just understand this first before even considering buying the s6 or s6 edge.
I don't think you understood my question here...
I NEVER talked about a custom ROM!! I want to ditch the vodafone ROM and install a generic BAU ROM instead which WILL be available very soon on samfirmware website. And even if it's not available in the next few weeks, it doesn't matter, my question is generic and could fit ANY phones really.
My question is: is it possible to install a BAU ROM without rooting the phone?
Simple, not sure how to explain it further
Ah I get you now. Sorry.
What you are talking about is "unbranding". Yeah that should be easy.
You don't need to be rooted to be able to flash a stock unbranded ROM.
YES! You actually found the word I was looking for and should have used: unbranding! haha SORRY
Yeah, I too thought that I didn't need ROOT to change ROMs if I do it via ODIN and a PC, but I wasn't sure
thnx again!
vivelafrance said:
YES! You actually found the word I was looking for and should have used: unbranding! haha SORRY
Yeah, I too thought that I didn't need ROOT to change ROMs if I do it via ODIN and a PC, but I wasn't sure
thnx again!
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Actually it is very dangerous (from what I Have been told) to flash any stock firmware via ODIN on any phone except the model it was intended for - that could and probably would brick your phone - IF it was able to flash at all - which is highly unlikely.
I don't know everything - and many here know a lot more than I do - but from what I have read and been told by others smarter than ME _ NEVER try to flash a rom via odin on your phone unless it was specifically made for your model.
Good luck - I hope you find what you what you are looking for.
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Actually it is very dangerous (from what I Have been told) to flash any stock firmware via ODIN on any phone except the model it was intended for - that could and probably would brick your phone - IF it was able to flash at all - which is highly unlikely.
I don't know everything - and many here know a lot more than I do - but from what I have read and been told by others smarter than ME _ NEVER try to flash a rom via odin on your phone unless it was specifically made for your model.
Good luck - I hope you find what you what you are looking for.
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I would obviously take the unbranded ROM that is specifically made for my phone version and model...
Hi guys!
I recently bought a 2nd hand Galaxy Alpha Korean Variant (LG U+) here in the Philippines for about 130 USD. I have done several Google-ing and successfully rooted my device (after several attempts and soft-bricks). Unfortunately, I can't seem to find the compatible TWRP md5/tar file for my phone (have tried several files but no luck). May anybody provide me the right one? My device has a baseband version of G850LKLU2CPJ1 and currently running Android 5.0.2.
Secondly, can I flash an international stock ROM (e.g. the stock ROM of SM-G850F) to my device? Is this safe?
Another is that, I came across several posts mentioning that a 2500mAh battery is available for samsung galaxy alpha, will it be compatible with mine even if mine is a Korean Variant? And may anybody provide a site or shop where the extended battery may be available?
Fourth thing is that I am using an LTE sim card and I have known for a fact that 4G/LTE signals are available in my location. However, when I am using this phone, it only registers 3G connections. Are there any tweaks that I can do to use the LTE signals?
Lastly, may anybody recommend a good ROM compatible with my phone. I very much enjoy using cyanogenmod ROMS but haven't installed any because of my custom recovery problem.
Thank you very much and hoping for some positive responses.
WarlockPH said:
Hi guys!
I recently bought a 2nd hand Galaxy Alpha Korean Variant (LG U+) here in the Philippines for about 130 USD. I have done several Google-ing and successfully rooted my device (after several attempts and soft-bricks). Unfortunately, I can't seem to find the compatible TWRP md5/tar file for my phone (have tried several files but no luck). May anybody provide me the right one? My device has a baseband version of G850LKLU2CPJ1 and currently running Android 5.0.2.
Secondly, can I flash an international stock ROM (e.g. the stock ROM of SM-G850F) to my device? Is this safe?
Another is that, I came across several posts mentioning that a 2500mAh battery is available for samsung galaxy alpha, will it be compatible with mine even if mine is a Korean Variant? And may anybody provide a site or shop where the extended battery may be available?
Fourth thing is that I am using an LTE sim card and I have known for a fact that 4G/LTE signals are available in my location. However, when I am using this phone, it only registers 3G connections. Are there any tweaks that I can do to use the LTE signals?
Lastly, may anybody recommend a good ROM compatible with my phone. I very much enjoy using cyanogenmod ROMS but haven't installed any because of my custom recovery problem.
Thank you very much and hoping for some positive responses.
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Theres a TWRP 3.0 for korean variants made by serenityS. Do not attempt to flash ROM for G850F/M/W to your G850L it will soft brick your device. The only compatible ROMs are G850S/K/L. Its hard to find a 2500mah. You can use 4G switcher available on google playstore for switching different bands. There is no stable build for CM ROM yet, you could try the epsilROM for the mean time.
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Theres a TWRP 3.0 for korean variants made by serenityS. Do not attempt to flash ROM for G850F/M/W to your G850L it will soft brick your device. The only compatible ROMs are G850S/K/L. Its hard to find a 2500mah. You can use 4G switcher available on google playstore for switching different bands. There is no stable build for CM ROM yet, you could try the epsilROM for the mean time.
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hi! thank you for replying. which 4g switcher app are you recommending? thanks!
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hi! thank you for replying. which 4g switcher app are you recommending? thanks!
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4G LTE switch by basemobi just search it on playstore
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4G LTE switch by basemobi just search it on playstore
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"Your phone is incompatible with this application. Please uninstall."
Another recommendation perhaps? have tried several 4G switch apps from the playstore but no luck.
thanks
WarlockPH said:
"Your phone is incompatible with this application. Please uninstall."
Another recommendation perhaps? have tried several 4G switch apps from the playstore but no luck.
thanks
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Advance signal status by coding creation
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Advance signal status by coding creation
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Hi! I have just downloaded EpsilROM 4.2 and wanted to try it. Can I use the default recovery of samsung alpha to flash it? If not, can you provide the link of the TWRP file that is compatible with my device (I'm can't seem to find it). Thank you very much!
Also, I came across this post
Link: http://fixedfirmware.blogspot.com/2016/05/jumbo-alpha-v1.html
have you tried this ROM before? Would you recommend it?
Thank you very much!
PS:
I have tried the TWRP file provided in the link above, but always see "FAIL" in odin.
WarlockPH said:
Hi! I have just downloaded EpsilROM 4.2 and wanted to try it. Can I use the default recovery of samsung alpha to flash it? If not, can you provide the link of the TWRP file that is compatible with my device (I'm can't seem to find it). Thank you very much!
Also, I came across this post
Link: http://fixedfirmware.blogspot.com/2016/05/jumbo-alpha-v1.html
have you tried this ROM before? Would you recommend it?
Thank you very much!
PS:
I have tried the TWRP file provided in the link above, but always see "FAIL" in odin.
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Of course you cannot flash a custom rom to the original/stock recovery manufacturers wont be liable for the damages to yoir phone due to incompatible of flashed ROMs.
1. You should root first.
2. Install custom recovery.
Galaxy Alpha (sltektt/SM-G850K). Galaxy Alpha ( sltelgt/SM-G850L). Galaxy Alpha (slteskt/SM-G850S).
Your phone variant is SLTELGT look for the thread of serenitys for TWRP 3.0 i havent tried the latest build of modpunk which 3.0.3
You can flash the above ROM jumbo alpha from twrp if you have a stock ROM. Its a debloated /system
Hi. I have also G850L model. And I have problems with videocall(without internet) in all roms(and stock and others) Any ideas?
hi guyz i have one problem i bought SM-G850L 2nd hand that was already converted in SM-G850F with official stock rom of Dubia region. one day i root and install custom rom on it but later i want to install again SM-G850F same region firmware but failed anybody have solution?