Help Samsung Galaxy S - Indian thread

[saj_2001ind]

DO NOT UPDATE TO JPC!

More info: Kalpik Nigam (kalpik) on Twitter

thanks for the update buddy I was anyways going to wait till we have the official india froyo version...

 

[praveen6585]

Oh.. and btw i successfully managed to apply the Gadgetshieldz that Kalpik had suggested.. just installed the back part as i had already had a front scratch guard.. it is simply awesome! i think anyone who hasn't tried it yet should definitely go for it.. installation is a bit tricky but not too tough.. I can finally keep my phone on any surface without worrying abt it getting scratched! and it fits so perfectly that you can hardly even notice it!

 

[saj_2001ind]

how many days it took for you to get it completely dry out and without any bubbles and all clean ...

 

[praveen6585]

about 4 days for it to completely settle.. setting the edges was the most troublesome part..

 

[saj_2001ind]

guys, anyone from pune able to connect and browse through airtel gprs/edge connection on SGS ? since yesterday its not working I hope its airtel problem and not something to do with my sgs ... can anyone from pune pls have a test and let me know the result - thanks

 

[vinodis]

Too tempted to flash JPC using Odin because I don't use Kies. I have a backup of my IMEI. Will it be safer to flash using Odin now?

 

[justsimple1]

dude...how did u backup your imei...please tell in detail...pls

 

[justsimple1]

i know about d link kalpik gave in this thread but sorry i dont understand how to use it...thats why i need in detail...tnx

 

[vinodis]

You need to connect your mobile (Make sure 'USB debugging is enabled') to PC. Then use the adb command ( install the Android SDK from here:- http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html ) on your PC.

adb shell

Then:-

su
busybox tar zcvf /sdcard/efs-backup.tar.gz /efs

and

su
cat /dev/block/stl3 > /sdcard/efs_dev-block-stl3.img

I also suggest copying the resultant files on your external sdcard / pc - for posterity.

 

[justsimple1]

vinod i knw about it but where to write these codes...sorry i m new to this so...

 

[vinodis]

vinod i knw about it but where to write these codes...sorry i m new to this so...

on your PC's command shell.

 

[saj_2001ind]

and does this require root ? you are doing su so seems required root access, isnt it ?

 

[justsimple1]

first i need to connect my phone to pc? and do i also need busy box installed from market?

 

[justsimple1]

my phone is rooted ....

 

[saj_2001ind]

for all those who is eager to flash to xxjpc pls read this twitter page :

SamFirmware (SamFirmware) on Twitter

 

[vinodis]

my phone is rooted ....

Yes. You need root.

 

[praveen6585]

vinod i knw about it but where to write these codes...sorry i m new to this so...

see this post for step by step instructions for using ADB Shell..

xda-developers - View Single Post - [REF] BIG FAQ! {Flash/Root HOWTO} {ADB&Tutorials} {T&T} {FW-Guide} [MUST READ!]

once u understand how to use it you can enter the commands to take the backup..

 

[justsimple1]

dude done as u said but i stuck on su
when i write su and enter ...after some seconds it says permission denied
pls help

 

[justsimple1]

hey done...but just confirm me one thing when i write the command like
su
busybox tar zcvf.............

how do i confirm that its backed up...cause wen i enter tat,,,the command comes 3 times and under tat the cursor blink....

 

[vivek_tittu]

guys, anyone from pune able to connect and browse through airtel gprs/edge connection on SGS ? since yesterday its not working I hope its airtel problem and not something to do with my sgs ... can anyone from pune pls have a test and let me know the result - thanks

Hi, Airtel in pune was having problem on Saturday as GPRS was down whole of Saturday, it started working on sunday, unaware of last two days as though i stay in Pune, I work in mumbai so m in pune only on weekends

 

[saj_2001ind]

Hi, Airtel in pune was having problem on Saturday as GPRS was down whole of Saturday, it started working on sunday, unaware of last two days as though i stay in Pune, I work in mumbai so m in pune only on weekends

hmm seems its still down, I am not able to connect ... pls do let me know if you able to connect successfully in pune - thanks

 

[vivek_tittu]

Hi Friends, I have three queries, please help:

1.How can i see how much Data i have used over GPRS in Samsung galaxy? In my previous Nokia, samsung phones, same was available in the call log but in galaxy its not available... though i have downloaded an app called "Call meter NG" where I can see the details but wanted to know if there is a menu which I am missing out.

2. I have made my screen brightness as zero, wifi off, GPS off but there are no apps running (checked thru advanced Task killer) but still the battery gets drained out fast, any idea what can be the reason for the same.

3. My Maps never shows my location. It just says "Current Location not available". Tried this across locations like pune, mumbai. Yes, i do turn my GPS on while doing so but what can be the reason for the error?

Please help friends

 

[SGSI]

1.How can i see how much Data i have used over GPRS in Samsung galaxy? In my previous Nokia, samsung phones, same was available in the call log but in galaxy its not available... though i have downloaded an app called "Call meter NG" where I can see the details but wanted to know if there is a menu which I am missing out.

I use an app called NetCounter, it gives me Monthly / 7 Days / Today data usage for both GPRS and WI-FI. I don't think there is anything inbuilt.

2. I have made my screen brightness as zero, wifi off, GPS off but there are no apps running (checked thru advanced Task killer) but still the battery gets drained out fast, any idea what can be the reason for the same.

Battery tends to improve after a few battery cycles. Also the official DDJG4 firmware fares better in Battery usage (at least for me)

3. My Maps never shows my location. It just says "Current Location not available". Tried this across locations like pune, mumbai. Yes, i do turn my GPS on while doing so but what can be the reason for the error?

Try this:

Disable "Use Wireless Networks" - Settings / Location & Security
Dial *#*#1472365#*#*
Under "Application settings" Change "Operation Mode" to MS Based
Under "SUPL/CP Settings" Change the SERVER & PORT to supl.google.com and port 7276 [ Do not use www. in front of supl]
REBOOT

Make a note of the original settings before u change them.

 

[dukemist]

hi friends i have a problem with my phone.
when i start kies it shows me there is a firmware update available. and when i start it, it downloads the file and restarts the phone in download mode, but after some times it simply replies unable to switch to download mode, try again later. whereas i see the yellow screen with android logo on it.

 

[SGSI]

hi friends i have a problem with my phone.
when i start kies it shows me there is a firmware update available. and when i start it, it downloads the file and restarts the phone in download mode, but after some times it simply replies unable to switch to download mode, try again later. whereas i see the yellow screen with android logo on it.

I had the same issue when I tried upgrading the firmware. I then upgraded kies itself to the latest version and then did the firmware upgrade and all went well. Hope this helps.