For questions concerning the device firmware (as opposed to e.g. the 'radio-firmware'). See the full tag wiki for details, explanations, and hints.
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Can I flash my carrier-locked phone to a firmware for a different region and/or carrier?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9050) which is locked to the EE network in the United Kingdom.
Its firmware PDA ends with "MDD" and the carrier code is "EVR".
There is a newer firmware available for ...
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Sound on Power-On
I want a sound to be played when the user presses the power button, Since I am customizing Android for Visually Challenged people this feature might let them know if the tablet has actually powered on ...
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Restoring Samsung GT-P1000 to original firmware
I spent the past several hours reading and reading. I tried to upgrade this Tablet to Jellybean, now the Tablet only reaches the Samsung glowing screen.
I tried several fixes to no avail, my first ...
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Can I install “HTC Wildfire” or “Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini” firmware on “Samsung Galaxy Pocket”?
Can I install "HTC Wildfire" or "Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini" firmware on "Samsung Galaxy Pocket"?
Hello, I want to installdifferent manufacturer's firmware on my Samsung Galaxy Pocket.
Samsung ...
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Galaxy S2 X t989d firmware update - Kies crashes
I am trying to apply Jelly Bean firmware update on my Galaxy S2 X, but everytime I try to, Kies dies at 0% of the firmware update, without any error message.
I tried uninstalling and installing Kies ...
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How to backup original firmware and personal data before firmware change?
Before I try a custom-built firmware, I would like to backup the original one from my 2.1 SE Xperia phone. I know some original firmwares are out there to download but I would trust my own one better. ...
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How to pack a firmware update image
I've downloaded a several firmware versions to install on android tv stick to take it out of its boot loop.
I need to firmware packed as an update.img file and all the firmwares I've downloaded are ...
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Nexus One stuck in a reboot loop after a failed system update
I think that the device may have lost power during a system update and it now won't boot. It sticks in a reboot loop.
Can I re-flash it easily? I suspect the firmware is broken.
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Is there a way to preserve my configuration between firmware updates?
I had some apps installed on my Galaxy S2 and configured them on screen the way I liked to have them.
Today, the firmware got updated (it looks cool) and all my installed apps are gone from my ...
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Upgrading a Samsung S GT-I9000 (to anything >2.1)
I'm new to Android, but my sister recently got a second-hand Galaxy S GT-I9000. It runs on 2.1, which means that it does not have Google Play. Apparently 2.2 does, and the device seems to be able to ...
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Compile JellyBean's Keyboard for ICS Rom
I tried creating an Image with a JellyBean's LatinIME.apk, replacing ICS's LatinIME.apk, in system apps folder of ICS ROM, but it crashed. But when I put it in preInstalledApk folder, it got complied ...
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Extracting firmware from a device for reflashing?
OK, so I have a Ubislate 7C+ tablet, and it's screwed up and the Wi-fi is unusable. See Tablet won't connect to any WiFi network anymore, always shows "saved" for details on the problem.
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Tweaking wimax phone for ISP
We have a WiMAX Internet provider that requires that you have a specific adapter, being Huawei BM622. Do you think it is possible to tweak the firmware on any phone or laptop and connect to the ...
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DOMO X3G Not Booting
I have a rooted DOMO X3G Slate. I installed Novotools to install CWM image, when I restarted the tablet, it is just showing a green robot logo. Not anything else. It's supposed to show the company ...
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Difference between GINGERBREAD.DDLJ1 and GINGERBREAD.DDMA3 Build number?
I am using Samsung Galaxy Y Duos phone. Today, my phone showed the notification for software update. So, I clicked on it and installed the updates. The update was more than 12 MB in size.
Before ...
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Rooted Nexus 4 wants to update
I got the problem that my Nexus sometimes wants to update to 4.2.1 although the system update menu says the newest version is installed (4.2).
When I let the update do what it wants and it reboots, ...
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Samsung galaxy s2 upgrade problem
I want to upgrade my Android version 2.3 to the newest firmware version. I am using Odin v3.04 but when I put file into the PDA section and turned the phone into download mode and started the upgrade ...
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Installing “xyz firmware” vs Rooting on “xyz firmware”.
What's the difference between rooting on a particular firmware and installing a particular firmware?
Does that mean to root on "xyz" you must have installed "xyz" on your device?
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How can I check the firmware version of my ONDA V712?
Is there an easy way to check the firmware version (not Android version)?
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samsung galaxy s 3 firmware
I'm new to the Android world, but I believe my phone's been hacked and my audio firmare has been changed. Is there any way to restore the original firmare version? Standard factory reset did not fix ...
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What are my firmware options for Desire HD [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
My requirements:
Wifi hotspot needs to work properly since it often provides Internet access for my ...
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How can I enter download mode on LG Doubleplay?
How can I enter download mode on LG Doubleplay (C729)?
None of the regular key combinations seem to work, not even 'adb reboot download' - it just reboots the phone.
I know that this is quite ...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3110 - Chinese want Western
Just picked up my Tab. Made sure the salesman turned language to English. But coming home I discover it's very "Chinese" anyway; Chinese apps, can't access Play Store, no Gmail, etc.
Can I re-flash ...
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How to flash stock ROM .DZ file on a semi-bricked LG Android phone?
Is it possible to flash a .DZ stock ROM on a LG Android phone (Doubleplay / C729 / Flip II) that doesn't fully load (T-Mobile logo repeats itself)? If yes, how exactly?
Details:
Recovery mode has ...
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What is yakju, gn, yakjuxw, takju etc?
I'm in the market of buying a Nexus 7, and these are what I understand some kind of firmware/maker identification. Can someone please explain all the different names?
Google sadly wasn't much help ...
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Heimdall firmware package of cyanogemmod
How I can get a Heimdall firmware package of CyanogenMod?
For example, I want get this firmware, convert it to Odin images, and package and flash it with Heimdall.
Is it possible?
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Will I lose root & CWM when I upgrade via Kies (Galaxy Note 2)?
I rooted my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 with ClockworkMod Recovery. My Samsung Galaxy Note 2 using Official Samsung firmware from T-Mobile and ClockworkMod Recovery.
In the future Samsung release a new ...
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Kies dies when trying to update Galaxy Note firmware
I downloaded and installed Kies in my Windows 7 laptop. (Toshiba Satellite.) I plug the phone in the USB, it is recognized and its storage shows in Explorer. Then I run Kies. It says there is a ...
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What exactly happens when I use Kies to perform a “Firmware upgrade and initialisation”?
I bought an unlocked Telstra Samsung Galaxy S3 4G, and it's loaded with some Telstra software. I wanted to get rid of those, so I loaded up Kies and it gives me the option to perform a "Firmware ...
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Do messages, contacts, files get deleted when you upgrade your Android version? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Will I lose any apps / data if I upgrade my phone’s OS?
For example if you upgrade from Froyo to Gingerbread, do messages, contacts, files get reset/deleted?
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Can't get Google Play after flashing firmware
I've recently rooted my phone in pursuit of freeing up the internal memory from system apps. I then tried uninstalling Gmail by deleting the file and then trying to reinstall it from the play store ...
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How can I reset my SGH-999?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-999) and am trying to do a hard reset. Somewhere along the line, things got a bit messed up. It keeps telling me I have a firmware update, and when I click start to ...
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Sony xperia 4.1.B.0.587 firmware update fail
While I was updating my Xperia Neo L to 4.1.B.0.587 firmware, I turned off my phone accidentally.
Now, my phone has got a repeating-reboot, I just see the Xperia logo and home screen. When I touch to ...
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Unable to upgrade firmware from Samsung GT-I9000
When I try to upgrade the firmware of a Samsung Galaxy S using Samsung Kies, it tells me "initialization not supported". Therefore I'm stuck with the original firmware.
Here's the details:
phone: ...
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how long does an OTA update normally take?
I am using the Oxygen ROM on my LG P500 (Optimus One) and I just did an OTA Update and the ohone restarted and it has been in a flashing mode every since, the bar is at about 15% for the past 30 ...
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Is it possible to run a Firmware Over The Air update server?
Is it possible to run a Firmware Over The Air update server?
and is it possible to configure stock devices to point at it?
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How do you find out what changes there are in new firmware?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 running ICS 4.0.3. It has desktop software with it called Kies for managing the phone and when I plugged it in today it told me that there was new firmware available:
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How to update my Vodafone 858 Smart? [duplicate]
I have a Vodafone 858 Smart, a branded Huawei U8160 running Android 2.2 Froyo.
If possible, how can I update its firmware to Android 2.3?
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Boot hangs after firmware update
I flashed my Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830) with the Cyanogenmod 7.2 release, the install went fine without any errors.
Powering the phone on shows a black screen with the word "ANDROID" in white, ...
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Samsung Galaxy s2 stuck on boot screen after an OTA upgrade
I upgraded firmware on my Samsung Galaxy SII via OTA. My starting firmware was android 2.3.4 (gingerbread) and after two successful updates it was on android 2.3.6 . Now it prompted me for another ...
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What determines power management policies in Android?
I am just approaching to the Smart Phone and Android world and have a couple of doubts:
Which modules (and SW or FW?) decide the policies with which power is
given to any component of the Smart ...
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Restoring original 2.2 firmware on Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000L
I've originally asked this question on stackoverflow, and I was suggested to ask it here.
I'm currently in trouble with my samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000L GSM+WiFi model from Brazilian's Vivo carrier.
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Galaxy S2 no USB Conenction after firmware update
I just got an automatic firmware update for my Galaxy S2
Android 2.3.6
I9100GXXKL4
Kernel 2.6.35.7 dpi@DELL164 #2
GINGERBREAD.XXLB1
Now the USB connection does not work anymore and I cannot ...
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“install zip from sd card” missing on Samsung Ace
When I go into the recovery mode I am missing the option "install zip from sd card". I have installed the Android 2.3.6 DDKQ8 Fimware (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L_w-MNxAzE). How can I get this ...
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Installing Honeycomb 3.2 on ZT-180 Android Tablets
I have Zenithink ZT-180 Android tablet. I want to install Honeycomb 3.2 There are some firmwares on http://www.zenithink.com/Eproducts_ZT180-102.php?download But I am new to Android. Is it posssible ...
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Android ICS ROMs for MID Tablet
I have a MID (Chinese) tablet and I found 2 Android 4.0 firmwares, but with the first one wireless doesn't work and with the second camera doesn't work, the other components and functions of my tablet ...
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Alarm which could Ring even when Device is Off
Android smartphones are smarter than traditional mobile phones in all aspects, but I am unable to find this smartness in one aspect: In those classic mobile phones, there was an option to ring the ...
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Are Samsung firmware updates regional?
Silly straightforward question: are updates to Samsung devices firmware regional, meaning that US may get an update earlier than South America or EU?
Also: who controls those updates? Do they depend ...
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How can I determine the latest released firmware for my Samsung device?
This problem eludes me. I have two Samsung Android devices, a Galaxy Tab 10.1 and a Galaxy S2. I keep'em up-to-date using the update option in the settings panel, however, I think I'm not always ...
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Not sure if Kernel Version correct
I recently updated my Samsung GT-S5830 to Gingerbread via Kies. After the update my phone is displaying the kernel version as 2.6.35.7-perf-CL5XXXXX root@DELL 142 #1. The Xs are some 5 digit number. ...
