Is it just me that finds this "feature" extremely annoying?
I wish there was a way to fix the browser brightness to simply follow the brightness of the system.
Does anyone know of a mod/fix/hack that can be applied to work around it please?
I have googled it but can't seem to find anyone else moaning about it so it must be just me.
I know that it's possible to install ant other browser to get round it but the built in browser seems quite quick compared to anything else i've tried so it would be nice to use it if possible.
Do u on JB or GB?
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Sorry, good point. I am on gingerbread. Am rooted already if that helps.
GB's stock browser isnt smooth enough. I advice you to flash JB but if you dont, download one browser from google play. I think we can't change that. It annoyed me too when i was on gb too but we cant do nothing without downloading another browser
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Cheers, I have been thinking about flashing JB, but as I'm in the UK it's not available in my region. I was concerned about CSC settings. If I flash one from a different region I may not be able to select UK English or correct carrier settings and so on.
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Cheers, I have been thinking about flashing JB, but as I'm in the UK it's not available in my region. I was concerned about CSC settings. If I flash one from a different region I may not be able to select UK English or correct carrier settings and so on.
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If you worry about the language... There are nearly all languages available.
But if you don't want to flash JB, you can choose a browser from play store.
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Clivectmob said:
Cheers, I have been thinking about flashing JB, but as I'm in the UK it's not available in my region. I was concerned about CSC settings. If I flash one from a different region I may not be able to select UK English or correct carrier settings and so on.
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You can flash JB without any language problems.
I live in the UK and I'm using JB MC8 on the 3uk network.
No problems with that.
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Thanks for the replies. Sorry didn't get back sooner but had a long day today.
I have now flashed the leaked JB firmware mb4 I think it was, must say, much improved over the GB firmware. Not sure if I'm gonna go any further with it as yet. Will see how it goes. Is there much improvement with the MC8 over MB4?
Which actual ROM did you flash? Is it stock or a modded ROM? I am also on 3 in the UK
Clivectmob said:
Thanks for the replies. Sorry didn't get back sooner but had a long day today.
I have now flashed the leaked JB firmware mb4 I think it was, must say, much improved over the GB firmware. Not sure if I'm gonna go any further with it as yet. Will see how it goes. Is there much improvement with the MC8 over MB4?
Which actual ROM did you flash? Is it stock or a modded ROM? I am also on 3 in the UK
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MC8 is better. but if you flash MC8 kernel over MB4 it is almost same:
MB4+kyrillosV7b+MC8 kernel = MC8+Italian Job
+Supercharger V6 and deleted bloatwares
Ah! Thanks. Might do a little search for that kernel then. I have noticed it seems to lag a bit occasionally, but on the whole it's pretty good. I assume its just an Odin flash as normal then
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I thought I'd create the first thread for the Canadian variant of the M919's similar to the thread on the S3 subsection. This is basically a thread where owners of the M919V can discuss amongsts each other based on our model of the phone.
STARTER LINKS for M919V's
STOCK Wind/Mobilicity/Videotron Firmware:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-M919V&pcode=0#firmware
Which ROMs work with the M919V and which one's don't:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
SIM Unlock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683
LTE Band Enable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42044290&postcount=10
How To Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258633
Installing TWRP Recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263947
Did anyone else get an update this morning? I am with videotron and i got updated to build MDJ - I think I was on MDF before - haven't really noticed anything different.
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Did anyone else get an update this morning? I am with videotron and i got updated to build MDJ - I think I was on MDF before - haven't really noticed anything different.
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Yes. My M919V from Wind (using it on Virgin) got an update this morning. MDC to MDJ now. The firmwares posted on samfirmware are the newer ones that includes today's 18 Mb update.
I didn't notice any difference as of yet. The description only read "Stability Improvements".
Me too I got update on videtron .
Guys now that you have open this topic it will nice to have real guide for our version for Rooting andvalso listing whic recovery and Rom work on Videtron / wind version.
I am too scared to brick the phine so I need guide from people who already done it.
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Root
Is there any root for our version?
I had my S4 crash on me once so I'm assuming the update fixed that. I'm not sure what caused the crash but it reminded me of the crashes I'd get with AOSP roms on my S3 which shocked me. So far no crash though. TBF, I think that the roots for the TMO work for us as well, however I haven't tried yet either as I'm also waiting for confirmation hehe. :good:
BTW has anyone gotten the unlock for the M919's to work on M919V's? When I dial the code in, it doesnt want to accept it.
Netuser said:
Me too I got update on videtron .
Guys now that you have open this topic it will nice to have real guide for our version for Rooting andvalso listing whic recovery and Rom work on Videtron / wind version.
I am too scared to brick the phine so I need guide from people who already done it.
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I suppose I'll get things rolling a little bit.
1) Root
The motochopper method works. Tested it myself. Even on the newest M919VVLUAMDJ.
Link here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258633
2) Sim Unlock
Again tested by me, works flawlessly even after flashing stock rom again.
Link here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285431
3) Recovery
Not tested by me, but others have had success installing TWRP.
Link here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263947
4) Stock
I flashed stock ROM with Odin after rooting to return back to stock. Everything is just how it is supposed to be.
Let's get going!
Thanks dj_aj, for root we don't need to go back to old firmware ?
I can confirmed I followed yesterday the method posted in the main Galaxy S4 Genreal forum(not T-mobile one) by looking at your links it look like same steps, and my videotron is unlocked I tried Telus sim of a friend it is working http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683
For me the only important reason why I want to root and install a custom ROM is to have Pdroid as Apps now days ask for crazy permissions and I want to block that. Is there any Stock Base ROM that include Pdroid or OpenPdroid ? Because otherwise my phone is ultra fast and smooth no need of crazy flashing like I use to do before with my LG lol
Is there anyway to enable LTE on this model? My phone tends to jump to the Rogers partner network every now and then and the data is terribly slow on Rogers 3G compared to Videotrons 4G. Thanks.
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whittssg said:
Is there anyway to enable LTE on this model? My phone tends to jump to the Rogers partner network every now and then and the data is terribly slow on Rogers 3G compared to Videotrons 4G. Thanks.
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Open the phone dialer and press *#2263#.
Then select LTE Band Preference & then LTE All. This will force your phone to only connect to LTE.
To revert back chose Automatic from the service mode.
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Netuser said:
Thanks dj_aj, for root we don't need to go back to old firmware ?
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No that is not necessary. The new firmware is still rootable with motochopper.
Ever since I installed the firmaware update 2 days ago my batter life has tanked. Anyone else having this problem? (noob warning) Is it possible to revert to the previous version (non-rooted device)?
kochampiwo said:
Ever since I installed the firmaware update 2 days ago my batter life has tanked. Anyone else having this problem? (noob warning) Is it possible to revert to the previous version (non-rooted device)?
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Could you elaborate on how much the battery life has really tanked? Is it down to just a few hours? And how less is it compared to the previous times?
I ask only because even though I initially thought that my battery was draining much quickly on this new firmware, it isn't really so. I'm getting about the same battery life.
Also, at this moment there is no way to downgrade to the previous firmware. The reason being the only stock firmware available to be flashed is the latest one.
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No that is not necessary. The new firmware is still rootable with motochopper.
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Thanks for the confirmation
You rooted it but you didn't install/tested any ROM ? so basically any T mobile Rom will work ?
Also if OP author can add Videotron in the title of the topic we may get more people
Netuser said:
Thanks for the confirmation
You rooted it but you didn't install/tested any ROM ? so basically any T mobile Rom will work ?
Also if OP author can add Videotron in the title of the topic we may get more people
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You are welcome and no, I did not install any ROMs or custom recoveries. I like the stock touchwiz roms and generally only root to get rid of bloatware & do some minor tweaks.
I assume that all custom roms for the t-mobile sgh-m919 should work on our sgh-m919v variants. But, I have no expertise in this area & if anybody knows more can correct me.
I've updated the main post with links people have posted on here just for good reference. I hope that's okay with the original posters.
Just to confirm that i just rooted my videotron S4 with the link in OP . No need to roll back firmware worked perfectly with latest . Dont forget to turn on unlocked screen as you will be asked to allow root on your phone.
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Can someone confirm if Clockworkmod works on our model as well?
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I installed TWRP recovery via GooManager as linked in OP and it is working perfectly
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Could you elaborate on how much the battery life has really tanked? Is it down to just a few hours? And how less is it compared to the previous times?
I ask only because even though I initially thought that my battery was draining much quickly on this new firmware, it isn't really so. I'm getting about the same battery life.
Also, at this moment there is no way to downgrade to the previous firmware. The reason being the only stock firmware available to be flashed is the latest one.
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So I dont think its the firmware. Forgive the noobiness. Here's what happened: for two weeks since I bought the phone I have been following the same usage pattern every weekday - full charge with phone off at night, turn on at 8am, an hour of radio streaming and some browsing, gmail syncing sms and sporadic short browsing, repeat hour of streaming/browsing on commute home, some browsing on wifi in the evening. I have all smart features disabled and only syncing my gmail and calendar all in the effort to conserve bbattery.NEway this process would take my battery to about 20% by 11pm. Then last week for 2 consecutive days my battery life plummeted during the day to the point where it was 100% drained by 6pm. I didnt consider whether I had done anything differently on those days but now I know. I tried to send pictures through gmail over the network. With each pic weighing I at approx 3mb gmail was working to send them for hours while draining my battery. It just so happened that this took plafe the day after I installed the upgrade. Lesson here for me is wait for wifi to email pics taken by the fantastic camera on this phone.e
Hello, I have a mother-in-law problem... so I guess you understand my cry for help.
I recently updated her Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) from 2.3.6 to 4.1.2
Something I shouldn't have done, considering the device being very slow after the update.
So now I am trying to find the old 2.3.6 firmware again, specifically for the Netherlands (XEN).
I have search pretty much everywhere on the web, but only find dead hotfile links that work no more.
I hope anyone still has the stock rom on their computer!
Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160 XEN I8160XXLK6
Thanks, Joop
jupkeyope said:
Hello, I have a mother-in-law problem... so I guess you understand my cry for help.
I recently updated her Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) from 2.3.6 to 4.1.2
Something I shouldn't have done, considering the device being very slow after the update.
So now I am trying to find the old 2.3.6 firmware again, specifically for the Netherlands (XEN).
I have search pretty much everywhere on the web, but only find dead hotfile links that work no more.
I hope anyone still has the stock rom on their computer!
Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160 XEN I8160XXLK6
Thanks, Joop
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http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I8160
just take any gb firmware and flash, there shouldnt be any problem
OR
just flash a custom rom
teddytsen said:
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I8160
just take any gb firmware and flash, there shouldnt be any problem
OR
just flash a custom rom
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But that's the thing I don't understand:
See, if I would download a random 2.3.6 stock ROM from that website, would I be able to use the Dutch language for the phone?
teddytsen said:
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I8160
just take any gb firmware and flash, there shouldnt be any problem
OR
just flash a custom rom
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Oh, and also something that remains unclear to me: if I do get the Dutch language with any kind of stock 2.3.6 ROM, will I then be able to use in on the cellular networks in the Netherlands?
jupkeyope said:
Oh, and also something that remains unclear to me: if I do get the Dutch language with any kind of stock 2.3.6 ROM, will I then be able to use in on the cellular networks in the Netherlands?
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Idk which region has dutch lang :/ network should work...
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teddytsen said:
Idk which region has dutch lang :/ network should work...
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Sorry, I don't get what you mean with the ldk thing.
Hope this helps..
I'm from the Philippines and I used the Italian XXNA1 (Latest stock Samsung 4.1.2 firmware) for a short time (test purposes..) before upgrading to CM 10.1. Was able to connect to our local cell network.
Vino Kulafu said:
Hope this helps..
I'm from the Philippines and I used the Italian XXNA1 (Latest stock Samsung 4.1.2 firmware) for a short time (test purposes..) before upgrading to CM 10.1. Was able to connect to our local cell network.
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Vino Kulafu, would you mind checking whether the CM 10.1 ROM also has the language option for Dutch (="Nederlands")?
AFAIK all stock ROMs have all Latin-based languages, only a few stocks support Arabic fonts, Cyanogenmod has (at least) Latin+Japanese+Chinese
Anyway, for your original question, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141930 (only after flashing that you could install http://d-h.st/QLZ -- less bloatware and doesn't default to Russian )
jupkeyope said:
Vino Kulafu, would you mind checking whether the CM 10.1 ROM also has the language option for Dutch (="Nederlands")?
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Yep, it has Nederlands (Belgie) and Nederlands (Nederland).
Hope it helps.
Ryccardo said:
AFAIK all stock ROMs have all Latin-based languages, only a few stocks support Arabic fonts, Cyanogenmod has (at least) Latin+Japanese+Chinese
Anyway, for your original question, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141930 (only after flashing that you could install http://d-h.st/QLZ -- less bloatware and doesn't default to Russian )
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Thank you for this! I will definitely consider this ROM.
Hi guys, I'm looking for latest gb firmware for the Arc S Lt18i 4.0.2.A.0.62. I found out many threads/links but none of those is working, all are offline.
So i'm just asking, can anyone kindly share with me Italian version or Generic EU version of 4.0.2.A.0.62 for Lt18i please?
Thanks in advance
Try this Link
Or go to this http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389
n3mvn said:
Try this Link
Or go to this http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Andro...y-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389
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Thanks buddy for your links. The one you sent to me is generic India firmware, yesterday i found out Generic World UK version from this site:
http://forumobileservice.blogspot.it/2013/08/sony-official-firmware.html
Are there so many differences between each countries releases?Is there a global version?
Thanks
I think the differences between them are extra apps included and languages. Main parts are same.
If you flash ftf file with Flashtool, there is an option "Exclude TA" to swipe "simlock.ta" in firmware, then you can use normaly.
n3mvn said:
I think the differences between them are extra apps included and languages. Main parts are same.
If you flash ftf file with Flashtool, there is an option "Exclude TA" to swipe "simlock.ta" in firmware, then you can use normaly.
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Ok clear, thanks Just last question, Do you suggest to update to stock ICS instead of stock GB? Is GB overall better than ICS?I heard that stock ics is little worse (laggier)..
Thanks
Yes, stock GB is smoother than stock ICS. But it miss alot of features, and some new apps dont support GB, e.g: new Gmail app. I have a backup android phone run GB, the last time I check, gmail app is really suck and ugly :silly:
Flash GB if you need performance.
But for something new and fast, you should try custom roms based on Kitkat.
n3mvn said:
Yes, stock GB is smoother than stock ICS. But it miss alot of features, and some new apps dont support GB, e.g: new Gmail app. I have a backup android phone run GB, the last time I check, gmail app is really suck and ugly :silly:
Flash GB if you need performance.
But for something new and fast, you should try custom roms based on Kitkat.
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I was also thinking about Xperia Hd Ultimate Ics based rom, just to have stock look but without missing performances. I hope it's the right choice.
Thanks for your advices buddy
InternationalPlayer71 said:
I was also thinking about Xperia Hd Ultimate Ics based rom, just to have stock look but without missing performances. I hope it's the right choice.
Thanks for your advices buddy
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after some time ICS gets always slow. sorry to say that
bejunk said:
after some time ICS gets always slow. sorry to say that
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So, if we only consider stock SE firwmares, do you suggest to stay with GB instead of ICS?
Thanks
InternationalPlayer71 said:
So, if we only consider stock SE firwmares, do you suggest to stay with GB instead of ICS?
Thanks
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GB would be better than ICS in terms of performance.
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InternationalPlayer71 said:
Hi guys, I'm looking for latest gb firmware for the Arc S Lt18i 4.0.2.A.0.62. I found out many threads/links but none of those is working, all are offline.
So i'm just asking, can anyone kindly share with me Italian version or Generic EU version of 4.0.2.A.0.62 for Lt18i please?
Thanks in advance
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If you request rooted device, i suggest flashing 0.42, doing root and then OTA update to 0.62. Flashed 0.62 cannot be rooted.
Comby_sk said:
If you request rooted device, i suggest flashing 0.42, doing root and then OTA update to 0.62. Flashed 0.62 cannot be rooted.
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I thought a solution was found in the past..an update of one click root script..isn't it?Still no solutions to this root problem on .62??
Thanks
I am just reading this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711), it seems be solved. Thanks for your correction.
What would happen if i flashed a firmware which isn't the same as my region, e.g i live in Egypt, what would happen if i flashed the firmware of Europe?
Omar_Moustafa said:
What would happen if i flashed a firmware which isn't the same as my region, e.g i live in Egypt, what would happen if i flashed the firmware of Europe?
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I do not think too much problem would be there as long as same version of phones firmware you are using. However language might be an issue if English is a problem for you.
I still not recommend to do that. However I am using Pakisthan firmware which is superior that Indian firmware. I live in India.
KSKHH said:
I do not think too much problem would be there as long as same version of phones firmware you are using. However language might be an issue if English is a problem for you.
I still not recommend to do that. However I am using Pakisthan firmware which is superior that Indian firmware. I live in India.
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When I had my galaxy s 1 and I was flashing different ROMs some of them caused me to lose imei and the network was not working. I would rather wait for the update or write down your current firmware version and keep a backup om your PC. Be aware you can't downgrade if you flash KK. This comes from a guy who used to have obsessive flashing of custom ROMs disease (or OFCRD)
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KSKHH said:
I do not think too much problem would be there as long as same version of phones firmware you are using. However language might be an issue if English is a problem for you.
I still not recommend to do that. However I am using Pakisthan firmware which is superior that Indian firmware. I live in India.
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I am 100% sure samsung won't update my firmware, and English isn't a problem at all.
cr4zy.b0y said:
When I had my galaxy s 1 and I was flashing different ROMs some of them caused me to lose imei and the network was not working. I would rather wait for the update or write down your current firmware version and keep a backup om your PC. Be aware you can't downgrade if you flash KK. This comes from a guy who used to have obsessive flashing of custom ROMs disease (or OFCRD)
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I had the same disease as I was changing roms on my ex phone nearly every couple of days, and isn't there any way to flash jellybean again if kitkat caused problems??
Edit: actually there is no way to downgrade from a knox firmware which I find very stupid
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Has anyone in the UK had Lollipop OTA yet? It seems that every other country has it apart from the UK. I even see posts on Android Central that countries such as Azerbaijan or Outer Mongolia have it, but the UK, forget it!
Zammo76 said:
Has anyone in the UK had Lollipop OTA yet? It seems that every other country has it apart from the UK. I even see posts on Android Central that countries such as Azerbaijan or Outer Mongolia have it, but the UK, forget it!
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No not me I have a UK Tab S so I used Odin and flashed the Canadian firmware.
maxal said:
No not me I have a UK Tab S so I used Odin and flashed the Canadian firmware.
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Cool, i'm going to give this a shot then. Does it wipe the tablet when you flash it?
Zammo76 said:
Cool, i'm going to give this a shot then. Does it wipe the tablet when you flash it?
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No.
Ok thanks, I have the French firmware, will that be ok?
maxal said:
No not me I have a UK Tab S so I used Odin and flashed the Canadian firmware.
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Not sure why you flashed the Canadian firmware. The UK firmware has been available for a while now.
ashyx said:
Not sure why you flashed the Canadian firmware. The UK firmware has been available for a while now.
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Not for the 800
I used the French firmware in the end. It was all good though. Now upgraded to Lollipop which seems a lot smoother but I still decided to get rid of Touchwiz and installed Nova Launcher.
Thanks for everyone's help!
Zammo76 said:
I used the French firmware in the end. It was all good though. Now upgraded to Lollipop which seems a lot smoother but I still decided to get rid of Touchwiz and installed Nova Launcher.
Thanks for everyone's help!
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You haven't got rid of touchwiz. Touchwiz is an embedded part of the stock Rom. You are only running a different launcher.
Yeah I know that. But I have removed it as my launcher.
Zammo76 said:
I used the French firmware in the end. It was all good though. Now upgraded to Lollipop which seems a lot smoother but I still decided to get rid of Touchwiz and installed Nova Launcher.
Thanks for everyone's help!
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The Panama TPA xxu1bod1 is practically the same firmware as the UK firmware.
In fact any firmware with the same build id will be more or less the same except for the carrier extras.