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No more android os "bug"
- Thread starter Hawker
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staygold1gr
Lurker
if anybody is sounding thick it is me fella.
I am not rooted, the phone has never been hacked in anyway. I bought on contract with three and it came with 2.3.3. then I had a ota update which I believe brought the os bug, I upgraded to 2.3.4 via kies last week. all this time I waited for this update thinking it will fix the issue but it hasnt
now I am relaly pissed off as people are saying 2.3.5 doesn't either and my battery lasts half a day sometimes, so want to fix it myself
i mess about with flashing my sat nav but no experience in phones, i am quick learner though, willing to try new things as long as i can back up existing setting and can return to the waranty status
I am not rooted, the phone has never been hacked in anyway. I bought on contract with three and it came with 2.3.3. then I had a ota update which I believe brought the os bug, I upgraded to 2.3.4 via kies last week. all this time I waited for this update thinking it will fix the issue but it hasnt
now I am relaly pissed off as people are saying 2.3.5 doesn't either and my battery lasts half a day sometimes, so want to fix it myself
i mess about with flashing my sat nav but no experience in phones, i am quick learner though, willing to try new things as long as i can back up existing setting and can return to the waranty status
ironass
Extreme Android User
If you type in the following on your dial pad...*#1234#
You get 4 lines of info up.
What does it say exactly after CSC : ?
UPDATE
Sorry mate, time is against me.
Follow the instructions to flash using Odin 1.85 under the heading FLASHING FIRMWARE WITH ODIN. See here:-
[ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KG1/2/3/5/6/7, KH1/2/3/4, KI1/2/3/4/8 Download - xda-developers
There is a firmware available for 3 handsets on KI4 2.3.5 that you can download from here:-
Multiupload.com - upload your files to multiple file hosting sites!
Hope this helps.
staygold1gr
Lurker
Sorry, I am on Three UK
I9100H3GKI1
I9100H3GKI1
ironass
Extreme Android User
The guide above, using Odin will give you 3 firmware on 2.3.5.
Confusion about Sweden is my fault as I was looking at NE code for 3. Sorry!
Just download and install Odin. Download and unzip firmware .zip. Place the 3 .zip's in their relevant slots in Odin and connect your phone via USB.
Follow the instructions and video in the post.
Good luck!
staygold1gr
Lurker
The guide above, using Odin will give you 3 firmware on 2.3.5.
Confusion about Sweden is my fault as I was looking at NE code for 3. Sorry!
Just download and install Odin. Download and unzip firmware .zip. Place the 3 .zip's in their relevant slots in Odin and connect your phone via USB.
Follow the instructions and video in the post.
Good luck!
hi there,
1. will this install the kernel that removes the bug?
2.how do I archive current kernel / rom that I bring back later to claim warranty if i need to?
3.will this bring the horrible exclamation mark that people mention at boot?
thanx again mate
staygold1gr
Lurker
The guide above, using Odin will give you 3 firmware on 2.3.5.
Confusion about Sweden is my fault as I was looking at NE code for 3. Sorry!
Just download and install Odin. Download and unzip firmware .zip. Place the 3 .zip's in their relevant slots in Odin and connect your phone via USB.
Follow the instructions and video in the post.
Good luck!
I am a bit confused now, I think the file you sent is for the stock rom that I am on now. please check attachment.
what would i gain by flashing it?
rooting the phone?
getting rid of the bug?
or you have given me the back up that i needed to restore to if i got into trouble by flashing the beta version of this kernel that solves the aos bug?
sorry guys i am so new to this..
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ironass
Extreme Android User
I am trying to give you a good working edition of the "3" firmware you tried to flash via Kies.
I would suggest doing a Factory reset before flashing the firmware via Odin to get rid of any detritus from your present flash.
This will wipe your phone but you will be able to re-sync your contacts and calendar via Google as well as most of your app's, via the Market.
Hope this helps.
I would suggest doing a Factory reset before flashing the firmware via Odin to get rid of any detritus from your present flash.
This will wipe your phone but you will be able to re-sync your contacts and calendar via Google as well as most of your app's, via the Market.
Hope this helps.
Shotgun84
Extreme Android User
Siyah 1.8rc1 is up!
Seems OK.
Flashed this last night. It seems smooth and quick although I had a couple of random reboots this morning so will have to keep an eye out to see if they continue
Riche101
Android Enthusiast
Siyah 1.8rc3 is up!
Got it
Ageless Stranger
Android Enthusiast
12% drop over night?
I have bluetooth and wireless on all of the time, and when I go to bed I turn the screen off, and the phone only drops about 2% over night (8 hours). This is without the latest Siyah too...
ironass
Extreme Android User
MrBaker22
Well-Known Member
Siyah 1.8rc4 is up!
Hope this solves some of the issues.
This kernel is not for novices.
Siyah 1.7.8 is OK though.
(Do keep up Richie101!)
now you have approved siyah 1.7.8 would i benefit from it if i stayed on ke7 2.3.3 and installed this kernel?
or would i be better too flash to a newer firmware and then install this kernel ?
Riche101
Android Enthusiast
Riche101
Android Enthusiast
Riche101
Android Enthusiast
wow but maybe that's because you have the Rom i'm just standard
i just hought Id test it normally i switch it off and charge at night anyway
ironass
Extreme Android User
Oh MrBaker22
Only joking. The fact of the matter is...
1. I do not know how suitable it would be for firmware 2.3.3 (I'm running 2.3.5). Perhaps someone on here knows the definitive answer to that.
2. As per my update, I've just noticed that all prior versions of the kernel have been removed.
3. You could try the very good, and fast, Ninphetamine 2.1.3 kernel which is based on KG5 and "should" work. You can read about it and download the CWM .zip from here:-
[Kernel][GPL][XXKG5] NEW SOURCES Ninphetamine-2.1.3 - Now with 100% less Samsungyness - xda-developers
Not definitive, but it's running very nicely on 2.3.4 (KG6).
Not sure I'd advise it with something as dated as KE7 though, as there are sure to have been many changes to the OS code since then. There again, with a nandroid backup you could take the risk knowing you've got a get-out clause if you end up in bootloop/force-close hell.
Just, whatever you do, bring any questions here rather than post there. Read the thread and you'll understand why....
ironass
Extreme Android User
Just, whatever you do, bring any questions here rather than post there. Read the thread and you'll understand why....
How true... they are, how shall I put it... "They take no prisoners!"... Christians and lions come to mind.
MrBaker22
Well-Known Member
Not definitive, but it's running very nicely on 2.3.4 (KG6).
Not sure I'd advise it with something as dated as KE7 though, as there are sure to have been many changes to the OS code since then. There again, with a nandroid backup you could take the risk knowing you've got a get-out clause if you end up in bootloop/force-close hell.
Just, whatever you do, bring any questions here rather than post there. Read the thread and you'll understand why....
thanks
im going to take the plunge tonight going too flash a newer firmware and then try the Ninphetamine 2.1.3 kernel as suggestedOnce again i can see why my friend recommended this site
Sydney99
Android Expert
How true... they are, how shall I put it... "They take no prisoners!"... Christians and lions come to mind.
it's pipe, slippers and cosy fireside chats here