This should be relatively simple, I just can't find a solid, straightforward answer.
Is "Firmware" the same thing as what is commonly reffered to as the "Radio?"
It is separate from kernel, no?
TheAtheistReverend said:
This should be relatively simple, I just can't find a solid, straightforward answer.
Is "Firmware" the same thing as what is commonly reffered to as the "Radio?"
It is separate from kernel, no?
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The firmware contains the radio. It is separate from the kernel. Not sure what all exactly comes comes in the firmware.
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tylerlawhon said:
The firmware contains the radio. It is separate from the kernel. Not sure what all exactly comes comes in the firmware.
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So, when we flash a "Radio", we're flashing "Firmware" but just calling it "Radio?" Is it possible to separate the two, or have you ever seen that?
Thanks for the re-ply :good:
TheAtheistReverend said:
So, when we flash a "Radio", we're flashing "Firmware" but just calling it "Radio?" Is it possible to separate the two, or have you ever seen that?
Thanks for the re-ply :good:
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Yes you can seperate, the radio is considered a firmware update but also there are things such as the touch part of the hardware that is changed with firmware updates, to put into car terms firmware is like chevrolet and the radio is like corvette, it's a type of firmware. Hope my over simplified and non technical explanation helps you get the gist of it though I'm sure someone can and will come on here and correct it with the exact terminology and much longer explanation.
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From my understanding, and someone please correct me if in wrong, but a radio is related to signal strength and other means, and firmware is the android build
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Yes you can seperate, the radio is considered a firmware update but also there are things such as the touch part of the hardware that is changed with firmware updates, to put into car terms firmware is like chevrolet and the radio is like corvette, it's a type of firmware. Hope my over simplified and non technical explanation helps you get the gist of it though I'm sure someone can and will come on here and correct it with the exact terminology and much longer explanation.
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Thanks for the explination. I think I undcerstand it a bit better now. I guess I'm just a little confused because when I (briefly) had a Rezound, it was always "firmware this" and "firmware that" where as with the DInc2 there is almost never a reference to "firmware" but often to "radio."
It makes sense though. I'm just wary of (a post I saw recently in the DInc2 forums) when people say you need to "flash the latest firmware" to flash a specific rom when, where you find this "firmware" is in the "radio" everyone is familiar with as a "radio".
BTW, if anyone wants to go into more detail, I (and maybe others) would surely appreciate it!
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From my understanding, and someone please correct me if in wrong, but a radio is related to signal strength and other means, and firmware is the android build
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This doesn't sound quite accurate considering the previous posts. Symantics may be at issue here...
TheAtheistReverend said:
This doesn't sound quite accurate considering the previous posts. Symantics may be at issue here...
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I can't really add any technical knowledge, but it seems in Samsung land they call the radio the modem...At least that's what I saw when I was perusing the GSII forums.
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I can't really add any technical knowledge, but it seems in Samsung land they call the radio the modem...At least that's what I saw when I was perusing the GSII forums.
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Yep, was that way on the fascinate
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Now keep in mind that I am no expert, and I think TAR is referring to is the leaked ICS that was given to Nitsuj that had some firmware updates, correct me if I am wrong. I think there may have been some other firmware aside from the radio in that leak. I believe someone may have unpacked that rom and separated the firmware and/or radio and made it available to us to use, giving us the .320 radio. Now, here is where it gets a bit shady for me, if you installed that leaked rom (which I did not do) and updated the firmware you were using the .320 radio. I am running the .320 radio, but I installed from the .zip in the radio forum so I don't know if I may have missed some other type of firmware that was only provided if you installed the leaked ICS rom. I know that jameshmiller provided the .320 radio .zip and he may be the one to ask if there was any other firmware that was not provided in the radio he pulled out of the leak for us. Does this provide a better question, or am I just completely rambling? If some one were to ask me, I would say that the radios are firmware but again I don't know much about the Android Development, I just benefit from it.
The firmware pack contains the .320 radio and a few other updates (I can't tell what they are from looking at the filenames). The radio controls data, WiFi, GPS and all that, which is why people generally like upgrades. I think the radio in the radio thread is just the radio, without all the other firmware.
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So what exactly is a kernel
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So what exactly is a kernel
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Basically a set of drivers for the rom.
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JehC said:
So what exactly is a kernel
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Google it, you'll probably get a much more in depth explanation than we care to type out
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prototype7 said:
Google it, you'll probably get a much more in depth explanation than we care to type out
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http://goo.gl/p9ftT
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I was only asking because it was also in the OP
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So what exactly is a kernel
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The way I understand a "kernel" is the programming that acts as the bridge, or interface between the hardware (the phone) and the software (the rom).
This is why we need HTC to release the source for it to make custom kernels for roms on different Android versions (2.3, 4.0, 4.1 etc.)
A kernel is something that, once heated, will make popcorn.
Ice Cream Sandwich flavored popcorn.
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Let's see if I can give a more comprehensive answer to this.
The term "firmware" is used to describe a piece of software that is stored in read-only memory which sticks around even if the device is powered off. The firmware is there when you power on the device so it can get it kick-started: reading the operating system from internal storage, etc.
One key component to your device is the hardware that talks to the networks, be they WiFi, CDMA, 4G, whatever. That hardware has associated firmware that controls how the hardware talks to the various networks. That specific firmware is often called the "Radio" or the "Modem". That firmware is stored on a dedicated partition of your phone's internal storage, allowing you to update just the "Radio" bits.
The kernel is the base operating system. Think of it like DOS on a PC: the kernel controls the system and includes drivers that talk to the display, touchscreen, radio, and other components. Like DOS, the kernel doesn't really provide much of a user interface, so you run Windows on top of that.
On Android devices, the kernel is Linux. You then run the Android User Interface (UI) bits on top of that, using the kernel to control access to the phone. The kernel is also firmware that's stored on a different dedicated partition of your phone's storage.
The kernel contains the drivers that allow access to the device-specific hardware in your phone. It also provides hooks for the Android system to control that hardware. You've got to have a kernel that's compatible with whatever version of Android you're trying to run; that's why devs need access to kernel source since that gives them the drivers that Android expects.
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bootloader-maguro-primekl01
If anybody's interested here's the PRIMEKL01 bootloader, latest version.
It's the same LTE/CDMA leaked version that's floating around, nothing changed as both devices share the same bootloader, as far as I can tell.
It's recommended by Google for those who are on 4.0.3 roms with same XXKK06 radio. I've flashed it running Mike's ARHD 2.1.2 and even though it's not a 4.0.3 rom it's working perfectly.
Inside the zip I've included fastboot for Windows for easy flashing.
Put your phone into fastboot mode and execute the fastboot-windows.bat file.
If you have any problems with it just flash back to the previous version.
Source : http://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html
Galaxy Nexus (GSM/HSPA+):
Android Version Preferred Bootloader Preferred Radio Also possible
4.0.1 (ITL41D) PRIMEKJ10 I9250XXKK1
4.0.2 (ICL53F) PRIMEKK15 I9250XXKK6 All previous versions
4.0.3 (IML74K) PRIMEKL01 I9250XXKK6 All previous versions
Galaxy Nexus (CDMA/LTE):
Android Version Preferred Bootloader Preferred Radio Preferred CDMA Radio Also possible
4.0.1 (ITL41D) PRIMEKJ10 I515.EK02 I515.EK01
4.0.2 (ICL53F) PRIMEKK15 I515.EK02 I515.EK05 All previous versions
4.0.3 (IML74K) PRIMEKL01 I515.EK04 I515.EK06 All previous versions
Dedicated a thread for more exposure
Any actual improvement? Just wondering why its worth flashing....boot loader isn't something I have knowingly flashed before so can't understand what it controls that would yield a noticeable benifit. Any help clarifying this would be appreciated! Thanks
Wait so this bootloader is for LTE/CDMA devices then?
Dmw017 said:
Wait so this bootloader is for LTE/CDMA devices then?
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As stated in the OP both versions use same boot loader and I just used it on my GSM gnex and all is good and working.
Thanks gingernut for making this nice and noob friendly, hope you can keep this thread updated with all latest boot loaders as and when they come out with a 1 click flash like yours
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i have flashed this bootloader on my GSM Galaxy Nexus.. all working fine.. thx
So is there any word on what bootloader is recommended for UGKL1 radios ?
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So is there any word on what bootloader is recommended for UGKL1 radios ?
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Should be all good as GSM and LTE use same boot loader, this being most recent and UGKL1 is a new(ish) radio.
I'm on XXKK06 radio (UK gsm) with Android revolution 2.1.3 with james bond 1.35 ghz kernal and all good here.
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Would someone mind giving a little more detailed instruction on how to do this? Sorry, but I'm just not that familiar with fastboot. Besides, I'm sure I'm asking something a lot of folks are afraid to ask.
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It's very easy.
1. Put the phone in fastboot mode: pull battery, then reinsert it and press vol up+vol down+power. The phone will boot with a green Android and some white text in the lower left. This is fastboot.
2. Plug in your phone to the PC, and install fastboot drivers if necessary.
3. Run the .bat file in the zip in the OP.
What's the advantage in this bootloader
Compared to others ? Anyone notice any improvements?
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rafi300 said:
What's the advantage in this bootloader
Compared to others ? Anyone notice any improvements?
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I can't say I have really noticed any differences really, the biotloader runs deep deep with in the the phone so at OS level you won't really notice anything.
The main reason for updating it is because its recommended by Google to use with these newer radios
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The Gingerbread Man said:
The main reason for updating it is because its recommended by Google to use with these newer radios
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I'm not going to say that you are making things up, but I would like to see this claim quoted before I take anyone's word for it. Sorry for being a sceptic, but bootloader and radio are two such orthogonally separated concepts that I just don't see the link.
If I am proven wrong (and that does happen ), I'll make up for being an asshole by adding a link to this thread in my radio collection thread
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I'm not going to say that you are making things up, but I would like to see this claim quoted before I take anyone's word for it. Sorry for being a sceptic, but bootloader and radio are two such orthogonally separated concepts that I just don't see the link.
If I am proven wrong (and that does happen ), I'll make up for being an asshole by adding a link to this thread in my radio collection thread
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Its all good and no offence taken buddy I'm just going by what iv read around the forums
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I'm not going to say that you are making things up, but I would like to see this claim quoted before I take anyone's word for it. Sorry for being a sceptic, but bootloader and radio are two such orthogonally separated concepts that I just don't see the link.
If I am proven wrong (and that does happen ), I'll make up for being an asshole by adding a link to this thread in my radio collection thread
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http://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html
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Galaxy Nexus (GSM/HSPA+):
Preferred Bootloader for 4.0.3 = PRIMEKL01
Preferred Radio for 4.0.3 = I9250XXKK6
Please post checksums with images as critical as bootloaders.
edit: md5: 6efef5932379acc87ce9e17e79d21787 bootloader-maguro-primekl01.img
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http://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html
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Preferred Bootloader for 4.0.3 = PRIMEKL01
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I think he was looking for evidence that they are linked somehow? Just best they are recomended for the same android version doesnt mean they are intrinsicly linked.
Hmmm so know one knows why they are flashing this thing? Just need to get your RDA of 'flash' I think lol
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http://source.android.com/source/building-devices.html
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Preferred Bootloader for 4.0.3 = PRIMEKL01
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The way I read this is that for a specific version/build of Android a specific bootloader is recommended. That I can totally relate to.
I can also see how a specific radio might be "recommended" for a specific Android-build, as that build might rely on or exploit specific radio-implementation details or optimizations.
What I don't see is any link between how flashing a radio leads to a "recommended bootloader". Sorry for being difficult, but I just don't see it.
I'll consider this flashing OCD until proven otherwise
josteink said:
The way I read this is that for a specific version/build of Android a specific bootloader is recommended. That I can totally relate to.
I can also see how a specific radio might be "recommended" for a specific Android-build, as that build might rely on or exploit specific radio-implementation details or optimizations.
What I don't see is any link between how flashing a radio leads to a "recommended bootloader". Sorry for being difficult, but I just don't see it.
I'll consider this flashing OCD until proven otherwise
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No I agree, I've never known a specific bootloader to be a requirement for a Radio. Usually it's always the ROM itself requiring different versions due to RIL's and whatever else lies within, hence it usually always relates to the build version instead.
Just updated it last night and seems good in a short time...
Thanks for share.
Not sure what these numbers and letters mean....
Mine sais EL29, so i only flashed the ROM (Blazer ROM 4.0) that had all the same information as my phone displayed under "About Phone"....
This page http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=716 has a list of ROMs, a few of which i would like to use. Specifically the new ICS leaks (Hurry up SPRINT, release the ICS ALREADY!!)...
My question is... is the "EL29" "EH17" "SRF12" and all those others the firmware versions? Modem Versions? What are these? If a ROM specifies this information anywhere, will i have to upgrade or downgrade to the appropriate files (Or firmware) before flashing the ROM? I have no idea what these are or what they mean.
From what i've read and picked up, i know that some of these things will have to be done through ODIN and I think I read that some other things can be done through CWM, like flashing the ROM itself.
I just need a little more information on how flash ROMs properly concerning what needs to be done BEFORE you flash a new one
Things I already know:
1.) Must install a ROM compatible with your phone (DUH)
2.) Sometimes you gotta use ODIN (Is this only for root? Or do you use this to upgrade/downgrade modem firmware or something, too ?)
Also, what other file exensions should I be familiar with and what do they do? I just want to be able to modify my phone with no problems and a collection of links and bookmarks for me to pull it off. I'm not trying to be a programmer (yet =)
Any links specific to my questions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
Not the touch section
exitprogram said:
Not sure what these numbers and letters mean....
Mine sais EL29, so i only flashed the ROM (Blazer ROM 4.0) that had all the same information as my phone displayed under "About Phone"....
This page http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=716 has a list of ROMs, a few of which i would like to use. Specifically the new ICS leaks (Hurry up SPRINT, release the ICS ALREADY!!)...
My question is... is the "EL29" "EH17" "SRF12" and all those others the firmware versions? Modem Versions? What are these? If a ROM specifies this information anywhere, will i have to upgrade or downgrade to the appropriate files (Or firmware) before flashing the ROM? I have no idea what these are or what they mean.
From what i've read and picked up, i know that some of these things will have to be done through ODIN and I think I read that some other things can be done through CWM, like flashing the ROM itself.
I just need a little more information on how flash ROMs properly concerning what needs to be done BEFORE you flash a new one
Things I already know:
1.) Must install a ROM compatible with your phone (DUH)
2.) Sometimes you gotta use ODIN (Is this only for root? Or do you use this to upgrade/downgrade modem firmware or something, too ?)
Also, what other file exensions should I be familiar with and what do they do? I just want to be able to modify my phone with no problems and a collection of links and bookmarks for me to pull it off. I'm not trying to be a programmer (yet =)
Any links specific to my questions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
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WRONG SECTION
your looking for the epic touch this is the one with the keyboard.
But to answer your questions those are firmware versions that the ROM's are based on for our phone anyways.
Hahahaha. Dude typed all this crap just to find out he's in the wrong forum.
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b16flybye said:
Hahahaha. Dude typed all this crap just to find out he's in the wrong forum.
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Well, we can still help...
EL29:
E = 2011
L = 12
29 = 29
So if this is a ROM, the base version was built on December 29, 2011 (apparently samsung employees worked the holidays...). If this is the modem version, guess what, the modem was built on December 29, 2011.
So to recap, the first letter is for the year, the second for the month and the last two for the day.
SRF1.2 = Syndicate ROM Frozen. This is an older ROM, based off of EC05 (March 5, 2011), and by the name, Android 2.2 (Frozen Yogurt). I don't know if there was an SRF for the Epic touch.
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IB4L
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IB4L
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LOL why? it will probably just get deleted i dont think it will be locked
Again? the number of epic touch posts r growing i think on the main site we need to change the name of the phone to the epic 4g non touch haha
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matrixzone5 said:
Again? the number of epic touch posts r growing i think on the main site we need to change the name of the phone to the epic 4g non touch haha
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I already petitioned the mods and the big mods refused. That is why Jay posted the Non-Touch stickies but the problem with that is accessing with an app you don't see the stickies unless you click on that subject. Viewing from a PC also has a picture of our phone with keyboard open.
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http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SGH-T999
Thanks for posting the source code, I'm sure it'll be hoping tons of other developers.
I'm a mobile software engineer looking to get in to Android kernel hacking for this phone. Looking forward to the first system dump so we can get started...
zaventh said:
I'm a mobile software engineer looking to get in to Android kernel hacking for this phone. Looking forward to the first system dump so we can get started...
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I'll be sure to dump the whole /system or whole ROM and package it up in Kitchen.
After Graduation.
Was this ever posted for the VIBRANT? Will this help with things like GPS drivers and such being implemented in future versions of android?
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I'll be sure to dump the whole /system or whole ROM and package it up in Kitchen.
After Graduation.
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How do people go about extracting the boot.img when you don't have CWM or root?...
Its t999 not t999v fyi
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Here's the correct link to the open source for the T999 (no V):
http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SGH-T999
accordex said:
Was this ever posted for the VIBRANT? Will this help with things like GPS drivers and such being implemented in future versions of android?
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Samsung did release the source code for the Vibrant, but NOT for their proprietary drivers (IE: Modem, GPS, etc)
Hence why most of the ICS ROMs have fubar'd 911 and/or GPS on Vibrant (Though both have come a LONG way since initial releases)
When I flash this boot.img from SCH-i535 LK3 rom,G-Senor is opposite,for example,when browser shows Horizontal screen,address bar is on the top.Any body can fix this kernel? You can email me [email protected].
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When i flash this boot.img from SCH-i535 LK3 rom,G-Senor is opposite,for example,when browser shows Horizontal screen,address bar is on the top.Any body can fix this kenrel?
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Using kernels from the other variants gives us this problem. Early T-Mo JB leaks that were ported over to our device had this bug present. From what I remember, it's due to a slight difference in sensors used or a difference in how the sensors were implemented within the kernel. Anywho, it should be possible to fix seeing as how kernel source has been released. May I inquire as to why you want to flash another variant's boot.img though?
Also, next time remember to post your questions within the question sub forum. This is the development sub forum and is intended for developers to post their work.
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Any body can fix it,thanks!
You shouldn't be flashing anything made for a different phone. I really doubt any dev will try and port a kernel, but I may be wrong. You're lucky you didn't brick your phone.
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You shouldn't be flashing anything made for a different phone. I really doubt any dev will try and port a kernel, but I may be wrong. You're lucky you didn't brick your phone.
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sch-i535，sgh-i747，sgh-t999 and our device are the same，it dosn't matter.
Yes it does matter, different models, different carriers, different software. There may be little differences but there are still differences.
metalfan78 said:
Yes it does matter, different models, different carriers, different software. There may be little differences but there are still differences.
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Yes,so I want to fix this kernel to our device,any body can guide me?
meiyijun001 said:
sch-i535，sgh-i747，sgh-t999 and our device are the same，it dosn't matter.
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You keep thinking that and flashing crap from other devices, just don't come crying here when you're hard bricked. Not exactly sure why you want a stock kernel from another device anyways its not gonna be any different from the sprint s3 stock kernel except the different drivers needed for the different hardware.
I like to break stuff!
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You keep thinking that and flashing crap from other devices, just don't come crying here when you're hard bricked. Not exactly sure why you want a stock kernel from another device anyways its not gonna be any different from the sprint s3 stock kernel except the different drivers needed for the different hardware.
I like to break stuff!
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I flash it to L710,it's OK.It just has some bugs.
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I flash it to L710,it's OK.It just has some bugs.
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Yea theres no point in porting a stock kernel when theres already a working version of the same damn thing available.
I like to break stuff!
So Im looking into this rooting and custom firmware/ROM deal, and came across a couple questions id like answered if possible.
I'm on Telus, in Canada, and my baseband on my GS3 is I747MVLDLK4. Every thread i see about custom roms and rooting refers to a different baseband, and my question is, what baseband ROMs will work with mine? Or is it even safe to flash this phone with a custom ROM at all?
Ive seen different opinions in other threads and everything seems to conflict, so i need a definite answer as I'd love to get into this whole community and start doing awesome things with my S3, but i don't want to go through a period of not being able to use my phone because i flashed the wrong firmware.
THanks
Danc89 said:
So Im looking into this rooting and custom firmware/ROM deal, and came across a couple questions id like answered if possible.
I'm on Telus, in Canada, and my baseband on my GS3 is I747MVLDLK4. Every thread i see about custom roms and rooting refers to a different baseband, and my question is, what baseband ROMs will work with mine? Or is it even safe to flash this phone with a custom ROM at all?
Ive seen different opinions in other threads and everything seems to conflict, so i need a definite answer as I'd love to get into this whole community and start doing awesome things with my S3, but i don't want to go through a period of not being able to use my phone because i flashed the wrong firmware.
THanks
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Baseband is the modem package with the phone. There is actually a newer version released. I'm on telus and have flashed almost everything on these boards. If you stay in these threads and it says AT&T you can flash it on our phones
Lots of helpful guides on here to get you started.
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Baseband is the modem package with the phone. There is actually a newer version released. I'm on telus and have flashed almost everything on these boards. If you stay in these threads and it says AT&T you can flash it on our phones
Lots of helpful guides on here to get you started.
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Thanks a ton, I've been reading up on it lots lol hopefully i can get it done tonight! Newer version of the baseband u say? How would i get ahold of that? When i try to update it tells me everything is already up to date
Don't confuse baseband with a operating system update. There isn't a need to update the baseband. It's just if you are having reception issues.
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KorGuy123 said:
Baseband is the modem package with the phone. There is actually a newer version released. I'm on telus and have flashed almost everything on these boards. If you stay in these threads and it says AT&T you can flash it on our phones
Lots of helpful guides on here to get you started.
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All good and helpful points but I will clarify further just so nothing gets misunderstood.
Baseband = modem. OP needs to flash only Telus modems and not ATT ones. Specifically only use the I747M modems. If you flash the wrong modem you may screw up your device. Tread carefully here.
When KorGuy talks about flashing anything on these boards he is referring to ROMs only. ROMs almost never include a modem in the package so there is no need to worry.
Check out the threads by Tony Stark for good answers.
^ I hope all that makes sense.
KorGuy123 said:
Don't confuse baseband with a operating system update. There isn't a need to update the baseband. It's just if you are having reception issues.
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haha awesome, thanks, i'll do my best to put the rookie away now
saj222 said:
All good and helpful points but I will clarify further just so nothing gets misunderstood.
Baseband = modem. OP needs to flash only Telus modems and not ATT ones. Specifically only use the I747M modems. If you flash the wrong modem you may screw up your device. Tread carefully here.
When KorGuy talks about flashing anything on these boards he is referring to ROMs only. ROMs almost never include a modem in the package so there is no need to worry.
Check out the threads by Tony Stark for good answers.
^ I hope all that makes sense.
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Thanks for the clarification.
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