Howdy folks,
I'd like to turn this phone into a WiFi hotspot for my house- and that is ALL I will be using it for.. so my most important needs are reliability (up-time) and rock-solid WiFi tethering performance. Currently the phone is running:
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: T989UVLE1
Build Number: IML74K.UVLE1
I do not think it is rooted, I think I just ODIN'd it to the latest Stock ROM available at the time when back when my girlfriend was using it. My first thought was to just find the latest stock ROM (if any) and ODIN to that, then find a reliable root method to flash a good recovery like TWRP, etc... then put the most stable ROM I can find that has reliable tethering... Do you guys have any guides that you can point me to? And any ROM, recovery, etc recommendations for me? Thanks in advance!!! :good: :highfive:
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Hey all, mega n00b here
My story; I was running Froyo on my P1000 until last week, Kies told me there was an upgrade available to 2.3.3 GB which I undertook.
I took exception to the navigation button lights always on. I looked and searched all over for fixes and tried in vain to root my tab. I even installed a new Kernel that was supposed to be rooted - it installed but no root!? PLUS my WIFI was now f***ed and either would not connect or continuously dropped.
Anyway, the installed kernel had CWM Recovery in it.
I found another post that led me to the Overcome ROM & Kernel.
I installed the Kernel first and was shi**ing bricks when all that happened was the word "andriod" flashing on the screen!
After friggin about with CWM I found I could load the ROM from the external SD which I duly did and Voila a working Tab, and boy is it slick.
Now, I have two questions - any and all help greatly recieved:
1.) What is up with the website for the install guide and other files?
2.) What do I need to do to install a modem and which one is most suitable for my tab I am in UK on Vodafone.
Device Details:
Model Number: GT-P1000
F/W version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: P1000XXJPZ
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7 Overcome-v4.0.0 #40
Build number: Overcome 7 Series v4.0.0
IDK and no
OK
So, no modem needed? ...I've not tested the 3G data on the Tab yet.
I found the issue with the w/s...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18751328&postcount=131
...from the horses mouth so to speak.
EDIT: Tested 3G and all is perfect!
Hey guys,
I'm looking to upgrade my mum's stock phone.
I previously updated her phone via this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915386
But it seems that the dev is no longer active on that font.
From what I can see on Sammobile the latest FW is:
N7100XXUEMK9
Which is for a UK - BTU phone.
My mum is currently on:
N7100XXDME6_N7100OXXDME2_N7100XXDME4_BTU
Thus ME6 based on 4.1.2.
I was thinking of putting her on 4.3.
I don't want to wipe her phone, nor want her to have any problems - thus I want to leave her on as STOCK as possible.
Just rooted is a privilege (or else I can manually root it somehow) - I only use root on her phone to TB backup - just in case all goes pear shaped.
The reason I want to leave her on stock - is in case she has problems whilst I'm away + she doesn't really need any fancy features or kernels that allow her to OC etc.
I also thought to ask before going in blindly and upgrading her phone.
I'm not at all in the help with the Note2 roms. Thus would appreciate some help in that respect.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
TotallydubbedHD said:
Hey guys,
I'm looking to upgrade my mum's stock phone.
I previously updated her phone via this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915386
But it seems that the dev is no longer active on that font.
From what I can see on Sammobile the latest FW is:
N7100XXUEMK9
Which is for a UK - BTU phone.
My mum is currently on:
N7100XXDME6_N7100OXXDME2_N7100XXDME4_BTU
Thus ME6 based on 4.1.2.
I was thinking of putting her on 4.3.
I don't want to wipe her phone, nor want her to have any problems - thus I want to leave her on as STOCK as possible.
Just rooted is a privilege (or else I can manually root it somehow) - I only use root on her phone to TB backup - just in case all goes pear shaped.
The reason I want to leave her on stock - is in case she has problems whilst I'm away + she doesn't really need any fancy features or kernels that allow her to OC etc.
I also thought to ask before going in blindly and upgrading her phone.
I'm not at all in the help with the Note2 roms. Thus would appreciate some help in that respect.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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Hi I suggest installing this 4.3 ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2595963
It is pre-rooted Stock ROM, one of the latest releases from Samsung. I run it myself, smooth and flawless. No bells or whistles.
But first I suggest you upgrade her bootloader via PC Odin to MJ5, which you will find link in DRKetan's thread, for his V6 ROM. This will ensure no FC or wifi problems.
Best of luck mate
tweeny80 said:
Hi I suggest installing this 4.3 ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2595963
It is pre-rooted Stock ROM, one of the latest releases from Samsung. I run it myself, smooth and flawless. No bells or whistles.
But first I suggest you upgrade her bootloader via PC Odin to MJ5, which you will find link in DRKetan's thread, for his V6 ROM. This will ensure no FC or wifi problems.
Best of luck mate
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I was looking into that very same thread- downloading now.
Out of interest what bootloader?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46222818&postcount=3
From that post - I see the wifi patch?
TotallydubbedHD said:
I was looking into that very same thread- downloading now.
Out of interest what bootloader?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46222818&postcount=3
From that post - I see the wifi patch?
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Yes wifi patch is an option if using an older bootloader. I used it for a while but encountered some app FC, freezing of the phone. After upgrading to MJ5 bootloader, all problems went away.
So I have searched around and so far I have been unable to find a custom ROM that mentions support for TMO's WiFi calling. Are there any such ROMs or am I just SoL?
If there are not any that support it, any suggestions for the best running S3 ROM? I am about to deploy (hence the desire for WiFi calling) and I am still running on an old 4.1.2 Hyperdrive ROM. I'd like to update my ROM to a KitKat based one before I go, but I don't have a lot of time to tinker with it on the offhand chance that it does not install clean. So I am looking for something solid. If the kernel needs to be updated to run a particular ROM, please note that in your replies so that I can find the right one if needed.
S3 Model# SGH-T999 (non LTE)
Baseband Ver. T999UVUEMJ4
Kernel: 3.0.31 - 370274 (I remember this is a custom kernel, but I don't remember who made it, just that it is from 2012)
Build# JZO54K.T999VRBMB1
Lazarus416 said:
So I have searched around and so far I have been unable to find a custom ROM that mentions support for TMO's WiFi calling. Are there any such ROMs or am I just SoL?
If there are not any that support it, any suggestions for the best running S3 ROM? I am about to deploy (hence the desire for WiFi calling) and I am still running on an old 4.1.2 Hyperdrive ROM. I'd like to update my ROM to a KitKat based one before I go, but I don't have a lot of time to tinker with it on the offhand chance that it does not install clean. So I am looking for something solid. If the kernel needs to be updated to run a particular ROM, please note that in your replies so that I can find the right one if needed.
S3 Model# SGH-T999 (non LTE)
Baseband Ver. T999UVUEMJ4
Kernel: 3.0.31 - 370274 (I remember this is a custom kernel, but I don't remember who made it, just that it is from 2012)
Build# JZO54K.T999VRBMB1
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enewman17 has a rom based on Tmobile code. Its called S3Rx 3.0, and it does have WIFI calling... Works quite well.. Its
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326763
Only ROMs built from stock T-Mobile firmware will have WiFi calling. S3Rx 3.0 is a good choice.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T999 using Tapatalk
DocHoliday77 said:
Only ROMs built from stock T-Mobile firmware will have WiFi calling. S3Rx 3.0 is a good choice.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T999 using Tapatalk
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Appreciate the info guys.
I need help in installing the factory Touchwiz ROM for my Galaxy SIII. I don't know where to get it and I don't know which one I need.
The reason is because CyanogenMod is not working correctly with my FreedomPop (Sprint) network. I can't update PRL or profile. The camera app doesn't work either, because it constantly crashes and I have to reboot the phone. Various other issues, but those stand out as priority. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Here's my phones specs:
Current CM version: 11-20150222-NIGHTLY-d2lte
SPH-L710
Android version: 4.4.4
Baseband version: L710VPUDND8
adabo said:
I need help in installing the factory Touchwiz ROM for my Galaxy SIII. I don't know where to get it and I don't know which one I need.
The reason is because CyanogenMod is not working correctly with my FreedomPop (Sprint) network. I can't update PRL or profile. The camera app doesn't work either, because it constantly crashes and I have to reboot the phone. Various other issues, but those stand out as priority. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Here's my phones specs:
Current CM version: 11-20150222-NIGHTLY-d2lte
SPH-L710
Android version: 4.4.4
Baseband version: L710VPUDND8
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If you don't have a touchwiz backup, go to the Android development section and download a rom to flash. You can get either the stock or Wicked X roms there. They will let you update PRL and profile.
@ivpre Thanks for the response! Any suggestion which version to get? Would the latest one work? Reason I'm asking is I used to have a Verizon Galaxy SIII and once you took the update, it locked the bootloader. Is this something I should be concerned about?
adabo said:
@ivpre Thanks for the response! Any suggestion which version to get? Would the latest one work? Reason I'm asking is I used to have a Verizon Galaxy SIII and once you took the update, it locked the bootloader. Is this something I should be concerned about?
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One you upgrade to a firmware with Knox you can't revert back to one without it. Not a problem for most folks. I currently use ND8 bootloader with NDC modem. I hear NJ2 has a fair performance boost tho.
adabo said:
@ivpre Thanks for the response! Any suggestion which version to get? Would the latest one work? Reason I'm asking is I used to have a Verizon Galaxy SIII and once you took the update, it locked the bootloader. Is this something I should be concerned about?
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You are probably good since you were running CM. But to run the latest TouchWiz, you need to be on ND8 or NJ2. If not on either of those, read the stuff below.
MAKE UP A NANDROID BAKCUP OF YOUR CURRENT SET UP
To update to NJ2: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/d...10SPRDNJ2_SPR/
Flash a recovery via ODIN, it is the program you used in the above step: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2201860
There is also TWRP somewhere, but even though Philz isn't being developed, I haven' t had any issues with it. But if you want to recover your previous setup, it is probably best to use the same recovery as before.
The latest WickedX or Wicked S5 should work just fine. If you are unsure of your current firmware, I would just follow the directions above. Then you can flash a rom or root.
The last time I tried moving up to the newest versions I ended up losing connections and ended up just reverting back to 4.3
Currently on dbombROM 3.4, Baseband is M919UVUFNB4, Kernel is 3.4 talexop 1.3
All I want is a ROM with the newest stuff as simple as it gets with great battery and wifi calling and app 2 sd support
Point me in the right direction? and what do I need to do to update baseband/radio or whatever else
lbhocky19 said:
The last time I tried moving up to the newest versions I ended up losing connections and ended up just reverting back to 4.3
Currently on dbombROM 3.4, Baseband is M919UVUFNB4, Kernel is 3.4 talexop 1.3
All I want is a ROM with the newest stuff as simple as it gets with great battery and wifi calling and app 2 sd support
Point me in the right direction? and what do I need to do to update baseband/radio or whatever else
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T-Mobiles Wi-Fi calling has not been released to the public, so there's no way for a developer to include that. Your only option for Wi-Fi calling is to use Google Voice/Hangouts, or a similar app.
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lbhocky19 said:
The last time I tried moving up to the newest versions I ended up losing connections and ended up just reverting back to 4.3
Currently on dbombROM 3.4, Baseband is M919UVUFNB4, Kernel is 3.4 talexop 1.3
All I want is a ROM with the newest stuff as simple as it gets with great battery and wifi calling and app 2 sd support
Point me in the right direction? and what do I need to do to update baseband/radio or whatever else
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First thing you should do is install the latest stock which is M919UVUFNK2 android 4.4.4. Go here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/39988/M919UVUFNK2_M919TMBFNK2_TMB/ to download it and use Odin to install it. You'll have to reroot and install a custom recovery again but then you can install any of the latest roms based off of NK2 without any problems. Stay away from roms that are not based off of Touchwiz. Just about any rom with a version of android above 4.4.4 won't be based on Touchwiz and Touchwiz roms are the only ones that appear to have wifi calling. I personally favor this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-4-4-4-nh7-insane-kit-kat-v1-9-14-14-t2876946 I no longer have an S4 but I gave it to my 15 year old with that on it when I went to the S5.