I have installed countless roms and even made 3 of my own but that word pops out a lot in threads "Baseband" also in my phone the Baseband is unknown, it got me wondering what it is and what does it do for xperia play?
xdarkmario said:
I have installed countless roms and even made 3 of my own but that word pops out a lot in threads "Baseband" also in my phone the Baseband is unknown, it got me wondering what it is and what does it do for xperia play?
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Simply put, it's the firmware for our radio/cellular device in our phone.
It is the firmware for the chip explained here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseband#Baseband_processor
Spizzy01 said:
Simply put, it's the firmware for our radio/cellular device in our phone.
It is the firmware for the chip explained here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseband#Baseband_processor
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ooh thanks, btw that wiki is some advanced stuff lol:good:
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Hello,
I have installed Chainfire3D and at the reboot for installation driver the firmware don't works. I flashed again the firmware with Odin and its returns ok, but to the boot the model name N7100 disappear.
Do you have any suggestions?
I guess you didn't even bother to read the description on Play?
!! For Froyo and Gingerbread ONLY. NOT COMPATIBLE with Honeycomb/Ice Cream Sandwich/Jelly Bean !!
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I guess you didn't even bother to read the description on Play?
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I'd forgotten about it.
I resolve it flashing the new bootloader.
Hi All,
Since this is my first post I am unable to ask this in the relevant thread so apologies. I was just wondering if the excellent rooting toolkit posted on the other thread is available with JB instead of ICS? I know there are guides to flashing xperia arc LT15i to JB but none I can find that don't require the bootloader unlocked..
Thanks for your support
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irishbouncer said:
Hi All,
Since this is my first post I am unable to ask this in the relevant thread so apologies. I was just wondering if the excellent rooting toolkit posted on the other thread is available with JB instead of ICS? I know there are guides to flashing xperia arc LT15i to JB but none I can find that don't require the bootloader unlocked..
Thanks for your support
B
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Why would you need it? There is no JB for our phones, so it is not needed. All custom ROMs are already rooted, so you don't need to do anything.
Perhaps I misunderstand the process then, I understood that in order to upgrade phone I had to have bootloader unlocked OR phone rooted. I am basing this assumption on the information I found androidgadgematic.com/2012/09/root-sony-xperia-arc-lt15-arc-s-lt18-ics.html you mention that there is no JB for xperia but I have seen several vids on youtube that claim otherwise, but again I stand to be corrected.
In essence I have an xperia arc LT15i running GB that I cannot unlock the bootloader on and I am trying to find a way to upgrade it to JB. I have been searching here, youtube, xperia blog etc but cannot find a way to do this with bootloader locked. Then I came across the method linked earlier that seems to do the job for ICS but would like JB.
Hope my rambling makes sense...
thanks again for your time
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irishbouncer said:
I have been searching here, youtube, xperia blog etc but cannot find a way to do this with bootloader locked.
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It amazes me how many new members sign up here, come straight to Q&A claiming to have searched, this that and the other then ask a question which they could find the answer for in the stickys prefixed [GUIDE] in General.
Click the first link in my sig and read from start to finish, then you might understand a bit better.
with respect I have spent over 2 days searching this site for information, perhaps I mis-understood it or was looking at the wrong info but that does not change the fact that I have genuinely tried to find an answer myself prior to posting. I think this is borne out by both the xda link and the link to androidgadgematic. It is unfair of you to assume that I am misrepresenting myself.
I would much prefer to have found a solution myself as it is faster and avoids these situations I will have a look at the links you have indicated
thanks
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irishbouncer said:
It is unfair of you to assume that I am misrepresenting myself.
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I assume it based on the fact that 9 out of 10 users who say they have searched actually haven't which 9 times out of 10 is usually proven by a Google search of the actual thread title they started theirs with, and if you have actually spent 2 days looking then I'm amazed you don't seem to have read any of the stickys or JB type ROM threads either which would have answered your query of having a locked boot loader.
Anyway, let us know how you get on.
I take your point and thanks for the links I have since rooted phone and installed CWM, Someguyfromhell mentioned no JB for Arc yet I see ROMs here which is somewhat confusing can you clarify?
Thanks
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irishbouncer said:
I take your point and thanks for the links
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People either get it or they don't, I just wish more did as they mistake my directness for arrogance, I call it how I see it and happy to help those who have gone some way to helping themselves and now you have, lets move on.
irishbouncer said:
Someguyfromhell mentioned no JB for Arc yet I see ROMs here which is somewhat confusing can you clarify?
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The clues in the title - [CM10 Based][MIUI CM10 Based], it's not officially been released and as someguy has already said custom ROMs will be rooted anyway so you don't have to. First thing to do now you're rooted is to backup your Phone in CWM then start looking at flashing ROMs.
So after a lot of reading tonight I think I see my issue, I checked se site and ICS is available for LT15i but clearly not released by my carrier (PC companion says I am up to date on (GB 3.0.1.A.0.145 sigh). I could install the stock rom if my phone was able to have bootloader unlocked (*#*#7378423#*#* bootloader not shown in configuration menu) and apparently there is no way to do this other than pay for it which sucks!
The only alternative is to install a custom ROM that works with a locked bootloader but I cannot figure out which ones will work for me so for now I think I just have to wait for my carrier or fork out €€€...
Thanks for your help and patience
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irishbouncer said:
So after a lot of reading tonight I think I see my issue, I checked se site and ICS is available for LT15i but clearly not released by my carrier (PC companion says I am up to date on (GB 3.0.1.A.0.145 sigh). I could install the stock rom if my phone was able to have bootloader unlocked (*#*#7378423#*#* bootloader not shown in configuration menu) and apparently there is no way to do this other than pay for it which sucks!
The only alternative is to install a custom ROM that works with a locked bootloader but I cannot figure out which ones will work for me so for now I think I just have to wait for my carrier or fork out €€€...
Thanks for your help and patience
B
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You don't need unlocked bootloader to install stock ROM. If you do it via Flashtool.
I have tried installing 4.1.A.0.562 (perhaps this is not the correct ROM) using flashtool (using flashmode) and it bombed out then I tried xpart cwm but same result just looked at your ROM link and will try again with 4.1.B.0.431
Cheers
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irishbouncer said:
I have tried installing 4.1.A.0.562 (perhaps this is not the correct ROM) using flashtool (using flashmode) and it bombed out then I tried xpart cwm but same result just looked at your ROM link and will try again with 4.1.B.0.431
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Hi irish, just a few comments, not sure how you've read my guide and come away with the conclusion that you need to unlock the bootloader to update your ROM or why you're trying to flash 2 old ROMs when I link to the latest 587. Patience is key.
ok so a severe case of brain fart I think, back when I tried this at the start of the week the flashboot failed hence my assumption that it was related to bootloader locked and hence my chasing down rabbit holes began. Looks like it was all down to having MTP enabled!! I am flashing A version of 587 I found earlier in the week (could not fine a link a 587 ROM on your post but this post indicates that 431 is oldest for LT15i.....?. Anyway it is flashing now and I will let you know how it goes. Thanks again for your assistance. I think I have been reading so many posts and hoping back and forth I have tied myself in knots
Thanks again
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irishbouncer said:
I think I have been reading so many posts and hoping back and forth I have tied myself in knots
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It can happen. Sorry about the link, I wrote a guide specifically for the Arc which you can find HERE and forgot I'd removed it from my sig so my bad on that. You can find a 587 ftf HERE
Guys
So sorry I had thought I had posted an update, needless to say all worked well for me. Thanks again for all the help
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Hi,
I didn't find answers to my question on the forum so will ask it here.
I just received my " Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9195 - Factory Unlocked - International Version - LTE/4G (Black)" and after a few minutes of use, the "software update" window showed up. I did the update and would like to know if I can still root using this tutorial : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2364980 despite the fact that I did the update ?
I don't know if it's important but my build number ends with MG8
Is there a chance that I brick my phone even if I do exactly what's explained on the tutorial ?
Is there anything else I need to check that could cause problems before trying to root ? (Kernel version, Baseband version...)
Please forgive my noobness
yep u can
RoyaLKurTx3 said:
yep u can
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Ok, thank you
mwazerty said:
Ok, thank you
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Pressing the thanks button would be more helpful xD glad I could help good luck! with it. its easy dont worry
Hi,
Does anyone know how to flash/update a new baseband? I've tried to use flashtool but haven't got it to work. Flashtool says it went good but the baseband has still the same version (39). I want to update to (51)
Baseband version is not read off the partition, it's hard coded into the ROM - so show's version the ROM you are using originally came with. Rest assured so long as flash was successful you have upgraded the baseband.
fadern said:
Hi,
Does anyone know how to flash/update a new baseband? I've tried to use flashtool but haven't got it to work. Flashtool says it went good but the baseband has still the same version (39). I want to update to (51)
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Baseband version is not read off the partition, it's hard coded into the ROM - so show's version the ROM you are using originally came with. Rest assured so long as flash was successful you have upgraded the baseband.
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OK, thank you for your reply. So is there any way to se the actual version of the baseband?
No need for thanks, just hit the button :good:
I don't think you actually can in any simple way. I struggle to think when you are best off with anything but the latest baseband so you just flash it and leave it alone until Sony bring out another major update... Technically I suppose you could rip it from the handset onto PC and search it for a version number or something amongst all the code if you really wanted to find out but I don't know if it's even there in plain text - never looked - and I see no reason to need to do it.
Aside from that they should either fix that little bug in Android or just take the whole baseband info out if they can't.
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OK, thank you for your reply. So is there any way to se the actual version of the baseband?
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it's hard coded into the ROM
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Are you sure?
So we should find the baseband version defined in the device specific tree - but i see nothing there...
Where do you get the info about hardcoding?
I read it on here somewhere ages ago I am sure. I always wondered why the baseband changed testing out ROM's on the T. 90% of the time I never flashed a baseband or the ROM didn't even include one yet the last 2 digits at least always changed. It could be different on the Z1C to the T but I wouldn't have thought so... If someone proves me wrong I apologise. Literally been using this phone a few hours and it's great. I am thinking keep this one on stock for now, just root and xposed my way into freedom and enjoy the thing its a real nice phone.
LazyT said:
Are you sure?
So we should find the baseband version defined in the device specific tree - but i see nothing there...
Where do you get the info about hardcoding?
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This?
This is probably a dumb question, but is this firmware compatible with International G955F devices? ( the firmware is China's and I didn't know if it was compatible with other International Varients?)
Thanks for the help -
thank you for the answer - as for why I asked the question? I didn't know (or I forgot) that the Chinese Variant was a Snap Dragon - thank you for the kind and supportive response. You are a role model for how people should treat others who may not have as much knowledge as they do. I wish everyone was as supportive and kind as you are. :cyclops:
That's right, if you don't know something, you ask, otherwise how would you learn?
This is probably a dumb question, but is this firmware compatible with the Hong Kong devices? ( the firmware is China's and I didn't know if it was compatible with Hong Kong variants)
Thanks for the help -
I just got my hand on G9550 this morning. So I'm totally new here. My device is still on Android 7.0. Tried to update, but it says "The latest updates have already been installed". Can I update manually by flashing the new official Android version via odin? If I do so, will it trip my knox? Thanks
The only dumb question is the one not asked.....
As such this thread has been cleaned now lets keep it on topic
TheMadScientist said:
The only dumb question is the one not asked.....
As such this thread has been cleaned not lets keep it on topic
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Alright sorry, you can delete my post. As I said I'm totally new here, don't know where to go. I'm currently on XDLabs, can't find the menu to delete. You may also delete this post. Sorry
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tadho said:
Alright sorry, you can delete my post. As I said I'm totally new here, don't know where to go. I'm currently on XDLabs, can't find the menu to delete. You may also delete this post. Sorry
Sent from my SM-G9550 using XDA Labs
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This is correct place,Well kinda.... you are ok ......
You cannot delete threads only mods can
TheMadScientist said:
This is correct place,Well kinda.... you are ok ......
You cannot delete threads only mods can
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Lol, I thought you were talking about me.
Is there any FAQ page for a beginner like me? Pieces of information spread all over the place. It's kinda hard for me to get start
tadho said:
Lol, I thought you were talking about me.
Is there any FAQ page for a beginner like me? Pieces of information spread all over the place. It's kinda hard for me to get start
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No lol but no it is kinda spread around specially now with all the oreo stuff whats exactly you lookin for:good:
TheMadScientist said:
No lol but no it is kinda spread around specially now with all the oreo stuff whats exactly you lookin for:good:
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Lots of thing I don't really understand with the firmware. Bought used phone, turned out it comes with mixed firmware, TGY/hongkong CSC & AP, but VZW/US BL & CP.
After checking on Sammobile, my current firmware is quite outdated. But when I checked for the update through the settings menu manually, it said that this firmware is the latest. I guess the software update server getting confused since my phone has 2 different regions of firmware.
I'm afraid the previous owner intentionally flash VZW so the phone would work here in my country (not living in China). Can someone please explain it to me, like what might get affected if I change the bootloader & modem, the compatibility, etc? Is there any kind of 'irreversible' firmware? I mean like once the new version is flashed, it can't go back to the older one?
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Hong Kong Version?
ililaoban said:
Hong Kong Version?
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Search for updato in google
How can I know if my model is TGY or CHC?
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How can I know if my model is TGY or CHC?
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At Dial Screen, Press *#1234# and u will see the AP,CP and CSC version. Check the 3 letter stand AFTER your phone code ( ex : G9550***) the 3 *** stand for the country code of your phone !
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Hi, new Firmware for SM-G9550 CHC G9550ZCU2AQL2 Android 7.1.1
AP_G9550ZCU2AQL2_CL12559284_QB16289709_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.md5
BL_G9550ZCU2AQL2_CL12559284_QB16289709_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar
CP_G9550ZCU2AQL2_CP8481751_CL12559284_QB16289709_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CSC_CHC_G9550CHC2AQL2_CL12559284_QB16289709_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
HOME_CSC_CHC_G9550CHC2AQL2_CL12559284_QB16289709_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
download here from MEGA
https://mega.nz/#!oqwiyKZC!lNIttZzgKxE2bkZLH3esjQ1PF2d-sOtPoQGdlbmH1go
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Not sure if its 7.1.1 or its mistake, all sites say its 7.0 can you take screen shot for about device?