yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
looks stock to me.

as if darkys 9.2 hasnt even touched your phone :confused:

before we get you flashing back to stock, download and flash a kernel that supports I9000M - something like CF-Root, speedmod, voodoo..

flash that through ODIN and let me know if its successful, then we can do a wipe and flash something else in recovery
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
Can you recommend one (Link)? I have no idea what one to use.

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I propose also versions only the lagfix only, called stock+Voodoo because they are build around the kernel compiled by Samsung

stock+Voodoo-latest XYJS8:

Flash with Odin: http://dl.project-voodoo.org/stock+V...9000-XWJS8.tar

Flash with CWM: http://dl.project-voodoo.org/stock+V...ned-update.zip

stock+Voodoo-latest XYJS5:

Flash with Odin: http://dl.project-voodoo.org/stock+V...9000-XWJS5.tar

Flash with CWM: http://dl.project-voodoo.org/stock+V...ned-update.zip

stock+Voodoo-latest XYJS3:

Flash with Odin: http://dl.project-voodoo.org/stock+V...9000-XWJS3.tar

Flash with CWM: http://dl.project-voodoo.org/stock+V...ned-update.zip

stock+Voodoo-latest XXJPY:

Flash with Odin: http://dl.project-voodoo.org/stock+V...9000-XXJPY.tar

Flash with CWM: http://dl.project-voodoo.org/stock+V...ned-update.zip

stock+Voodoo-latest XXJPX:

Flash with Odin: http://dl.project-voodoo.org/stock+V...9000-XXJPY.tar

Flash with CWM: http://dl.project-voodoo.org/stock+V...ned-update.zip

JPX, JPY, JS3 versions are based on Samsung pre-compiled kernels. This is why those are feature limited (no Voodoo sound, no BLN, no sharpness adjustment).

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One of these any good?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
I just found this one:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=822756.

Version: K13E (12-Apr-2011)

K13 works with official Android 2.2.1 firmwares.

K13 is also compatible with older Android 2.2 firmwares.

Odin versions:

SpeedMod K13E with HZ=500 (Recommended) (QUOTA EXCEEDED FOR DOWNLOADS)

ClockWorkMod versions:

SpeedMod K13E with HZ=250 CWM

SpeedMod K13E with HZ=250 CWM BIGMEM (355MB RAM, no 720P video recording)

SpeedMod K13E with HZ=500 CWM

SpeedMod K13E with HZ=500 CWM BIGMEM (355MB RAM, no 720P video recording)

You can download some of the versions and the source code from XDA forums.

Version: K13D (21-Mar-2011)

Odin versions:

SpeedMod K13D with HZ=500 (Recommended)

Is this one good?

ClockWorkMod versions:

SpeedMod K13D with HZ=250 CWM

SpeedMod K13D with HZ=500 CWM

SpeedMod K13D with HZ=500 CWM BIGMEM (355MB RAM, no 720P video recording)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
i dont know lol,

im not familiar with the bell version, i dont wanna give false information and make things worse for you.

is there no CF-root for your version ??
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
:D use that one
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
Ok, I got the older version the newer one isn't allowing any downloads due to quota issues. I have a .tar, now what? remember this is my first time doing this, so please be nice...lol not that u aren't....

---- Actually I think I got it form the bottom of the page now.. 13e 500hz.tar----
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
Do I put repartition check? and a pit file too? I assume IO put the .tar under pda?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
put it under PDA in odin, DO NOT select PIT file DO NOT select repartition

put phone in download mode connect to pc when odin says ready hit start and wait.

it should take no more than 30 seconds
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
Ok, just did the kernal and still the flashing screen.... :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
Can you now boot into recovery ??

if so do that and do a factory reset .

first boot after a flash can take upto 10 mins, are you being patient enough ??
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
Nope, just flashing at me. 3 button boot just brings up the flashing boot screen.

10 mins of flashing????? I didnt expect that... should I leave it flashing then?

I never do get to a recovery screen to reboot. always just a flashing boot screen...
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
you are doing the combo to get into recovery aint ya ? volume up + home button + power button all at same time ?

if not whats happening is not normal.

get yourself a firmware with 3 files (phone pda csc) something like eclair 2.2 or old froyo 2.2.1 flash it with 512 pit in odin 1.7.

if that dont work then im running out of ideas lol.

i think maybe you had a lagfix installed previously and thats messed with the filesystem causing the bootloop
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
Yeah I am doing that. Before when I booted into recovery mode it always took me to a samsung <3e> .

OK this is getting frustrating now...lol
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
what does it take you to now ??

you can still do a factory reset under 3e recovery
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
No,

I can't get that far. Boot loop with flashing galaxy screen. download mode works fine, but the volup + home+ power just loops. even when I have it off and put in the usb for a charge I get a circle (sum) loading thing in the middle of my screen and it flashes too.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
flashes like a strobe light ?? as in flashing quickly, or a flash as in every 5+ seconds ??

this is a weird case and i have never heard of anything like this lol, The I9000M is known for its internal sd failures, but i dont know if that would cause your issues.

did you try flashing a 3 file firmware?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
Flashes about every 3 secs or so. Where do I get this 3 file firmware?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
either from www.samfirmware.com or http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=846913

i dont know which ones come in 3 files tho :(

but in order to use pit and re-partition thats what you need. You could try with a firmware that only has 1 .tar file, but do not use pit or repartition with it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NCSoft:
download any stock rom . use 3 combos buttoms vol down+home+power on/off

run Odin (make sure that Samsung Kies is off). load the rom to odin and flash it

all will work fine.

if u wanna go to Darky's rom then read step by step the instalization
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! I hate this crap... My work has all sites blocked and I can't get to the download pages... can somebody help me out in any way if possible. I am lost here... my phone won't stop flashing and I am about toi go NUTZ!!!!!!!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
Ok, I am a retard.... Kies was running in the fing background services. nothing in the system tray..... Am I screwed for good now???? Or is there still hope....

BTW www.samfirmware.com doesnt work for some reason....
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
flash darkys resurrection again with pit and re partition like you did earlier.

MAKE SURE KIES IS NOT RUNNING. thats why it didnt work.

it WILL work this time :D post back
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
I tried again with no luck.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1014487

Does that link make sense. Something about a secondary boot loader
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
well on that post, it was reported that JL2 worked, so why not give that a try ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
OK OK OK!!!!! I put on the I9000UGJL2_homebinary_add_param.tar

And it booted YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now back to the original business how do I put a newer customizable rom on this bad boy!!!!

I AM BACK IN BUSINESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now somebody please let me know what I should do next...

Can I try the darkys rom without the pit file??? This last one I did I didnt use it, just the tar
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
stick to the safe method.

www.romkitchen.org make your own rom
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
OK, just set it up. Anything I need to worry about when setting up my own rom
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
No, rom kitchen is the easiest safest way.

just make sure you do a wipe version, get rid of any bugs that the last few hours may of brought on
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
Ok, done.... Not bad for my "first" time...lol...

Ok got it up and running. Looks good.... guess this is the countdown until I really brick this thing... I now understand a little bit more thanks to the help... :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
Just a followup: My i9000 has never been better!!!! Very Very fast, gps is not 100% perfect but does connect to Sats much more quickly. Thanks for your help again azzledazzle!!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
hey no probs !!

glad to see you got it running again :D

GPS will never be 100% but there are some tweaks and apps that can dramatically improve it
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omygod:
My Main issue with GPS right now is accuracy, it gets connection but 2300 meters, then 1300. It is better than no connection... :)
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thechump:
Last year, I rooted my friend's Incredible and flashed Skyraider 3.0 on top. Since then, his video camera crashes the phone and his GPS doesn't work.

Last night, I decided to try to fix this once and for all. I flashed CM7 final onto it but the problem is still present. I've since reverted back to Sky Raider. I read that I should try to flash the new radio. The phone is currently running the original stock radio 1.00.03.04.06.

I downloaded the official OTA radio and put it on the root of the SD card. Unfortunately, when I boot into HBOOT I get an error stating "no image" when it tries to find the new radio zip file. S-OFF is currently present.

Any ideas on what could be preventing me from flashing the new radio? Is there a way for me to go back to complete stock and start over?

Thanks in advance
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RMarkwald:
You're naming the .zip file correctly? It is on the root of the SD card named PB31IMG.ZIP?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SteveG12543:
Is the SD card formatted to fat32? And is the radio correctly named to PB31IMG.zip and not PB31IMG.zip.zip? Also, be sure to check the file integrity my comparing your MD5 sum with the one provided from where you downloaded it from.

Sent from my Droid Incredible running CM7.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] codenamezero:
So i've just signed up for a cell phone plan, they said is unlimited social networking browsing, didn't look at the fine print and they said is just for non-smart phone only...

I talked to their technical support and it looks like they check the phone's IMEI to determine what phone/model i am running... so i'm wondering if there is a way i could either change/hide my IMEI so that i can browse facebook and twitter with my current plan.

I asked the technical support what's the different between a regular phone browsing and a smart phone browsing, they said it has to do with the data compression and such... if that's the case, is there an app out there that i could use to simulate non-smart phone browser?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tcp.Az:
Changing your IMEI is illegal. It's your mobile's ID. International ID. Stolen mobiles have a 00000 etc IMEI, for instance. Some phones when wiped lose their IMEI. You can change it, but you could get in trouble. It's also very hard. Normally, only certain operator shops can reflash your phone and RESTORE your IMEI. I know this since I had an issue with that. 0'ed IMEI due to reset.

If they check your IMEI I don't think any app will solve that. But I'm not the best person to point you in the right direction.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] codenamezero:
Hum... i also have my old Samsung F488, if is possible i could use that one's IMEI, since i own both phone.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tcp.Az:
You'd be passing one phone as another. As a rule, tampering with your IMEI is illegal and operators only rarely restore it, if you have documentation proving the phone is yours. They don't change it.

When a phone is stolen, the IMEI is wiped so it can't be traced. That's why they won't change it nor restore it just like that... I doubt you'll have any luck asking for IMEI transfer...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] codenamezero:
sucks... ok thanks
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tcp.Az:
You can try... I just wouldn't expect it to work. My experience comes from Portuguese operators, but it's probably the same all around.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] codenamezero:
From what i read, is legal to change it in North America. Is just lame that i'm paying for 50$ plan, but can't do zero browsing with this ****. I think i will have to roll back to some 30$ plan and only do text messaging with my smart phone lol..
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tcp.Az:
Well, then you could try. Good luck then!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] codenamezero:
Yea, well the question remain, how. LOL
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tcp.Az:
At least here, you need specialized shops, not all operator shops can do that, ask the nearest where your phone can be flashed to change the IMEI
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Akath19:
Disclaimer: I'm not from the U.S. so I might be wrong.

After some reading, there's no law in the U.S. that even talks about IMEIs, so technically it is legal to change it, however, since most if not all carriers changer certain things based on your IMEI I think that changing your IMEI would effectively violate your service contract (if they found out), so instead of trying to change your IMEI I'd go to your carrier and ask for an unlimited smartphone plan.

The problem here is not the app, it's the internet protocols that are used by different types of cellphones, see, dumb-phones use WAP as the internet protocol, whereas smartphones use plain HTTP.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] OwenW71:
Boy, I am sick of ignorant goofballs spewing 'It's illegal' with no facts whatsoever to back their opinion up.

IF IT IS ILLEGAL, TELL ME WHAT LAW IT VIOLATES OR SHUT UP!

Seriously, this is a valid question that goes to a host of privacy and fair use issues, and I cannot believe that no one has any facts to share. I could give a hoot less if you think that just because it is a serial number it is somehow forbidden by God that you should mess with it. Personally, I would love to have a smartphone without having to pay for wireless data. The country would be up in arms if the cable company decided to charge you extra because your TV is capable of receiving HD signal, so why are we such sheep that we all pony up for data plans we don't really need? Nearly everywhere I go with my phone, even in a rural state, has WiFi. I need a data plan like I need silk boxers.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Akath19:
Two things:

1) Since nobody's been anything but a nice person trying to help I think your reaction is way out of line, no need to YELL or BOLD your opinion in order to be heard.

2) If you had taken a moment to read the entire post you would've read this:

So that answers your question in a very civil and decent way, but since you might not get it that way, here's the answer in your own style:

THERE IS NO F-ING LAW THAT EVEN TALKS ABOUT IMEI, SO NO LAW = LEGAL

I was just stating an opinion regarding the fact that changing your IMEI is kinda immoral considering that that practice is done mostly on stolen phones in order to use them on any network after they've been reported.

So to put it plainly there is no law that forbids it and it'd be nice if you read posts before attacking the posters.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] OwenW71:
While I agree that yelling is normally in bad taste, I feel strongly that someone needs to be yelling about this. In every forum I go to, every time this question is asked we get flooded with meaningless opinions, nearly every one of them saying that even thinking it is illegal. Rubbish. Up until very recently, IMEI numbers stood a good chance of not even being unique, and even now many may not be, since phone manufacturers are assigned blocks of numbers, and it is up to them to govern the assignment of the IMEI to the hardware.

As it stands, GSM operators in the US are using your IMEI number to make sure you are being charged for a data plan if you use a smartphone, even if you don't want a data plan.

I, for one, would like my provider to think I'm using a RAZR or any other dumbphone, and the only way to do it is to spoof my IMEI. I don't believe it is illegal to do so, although my provider would surely be peeved. iPhone users can do this with a bit of software.

Here is what I'd like to see from this conversaation:

1. Establish conclusively that IMEI changes are legal.

2. Discuss methods by which a new IMEI could be entered in software.

3. Avoid discussing how the carriers may feel about it. We already rooted, right?

Again, I apologize for ruffling feathers by shouting. I hope the message came across to those with opinions but no facts. This is a legitimate question of fair-use, and I'd love to hear from someone who has facts regarding the legality of this idea. Even better, I'd welcome a way to actually accomplish the change.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Akath19:
Thank you for your answer, I honestly thought that you were just flaming for flaming's sake.

Sadly there's not much info anywhere besides a lawyer's office, after some serious digging, most people seem to think that changing an IMEI in the US is a Class C felony, however no one knows exactly where is that law written.

I'd also advise you on asking these kinds of things in the forum 'cause I know people have been banned for asking these kinds of things. I know that's stupid but some mods in the forum think that just asking a question about something illegal in certain countries constitutes a felony in an of itself.

So, to sum things up:

1) Apparently it's illegal to change your IMEI, but I'd consult with a lawyer to know exactly where is that written.

2) People in general think that just talking about illegal activities is a felony so I'd expect much hate towards you for asking.

3) IMEI's in smartphones are not software based, meaning if you want to change it you'd need to isolate the chip on which they're located and change it with dongles and flasher tools (not software)

Sorry that I can't say anymore but I'm not from the US so that's all the info I can gather.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tigger69:
I do know in the uk it is a arrestable offense to change a phones imei no., dont know about anywere else.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] travissand:
I found a seller on eBay that changed my IMEI for $50. I bet he can give you any IMEI you want. He claims to change the mother board with that of a different IMEI but im sure he is just using the flash tools I read about wile doing google searches. The flash tools are physical items that connect into the phones usb port and or directly to the chip on the motherboard. They cost about $500. There are also ways to do it via software on some phones especially androids but there is more risk involved for the do it your selfer.

I am such a do it your selfer and after reading about it for 12 hours I decided that id have to read about it for 3 more before I felt comfortable and even then the risk of bricking was greater then having the pros do it for me. This high risk level is why you dont see much talk of the processes in the forums online. The pros know its best to use the hardware so they buy it and protect the process by not disclosing it online. The talk of its process that I did find on line involves so many abbreviations and new terms that I was heavily burdened with not understanding.

The bottom line is unless you plan on doing it for an income its not worth learning how to do.

Now back to the original question. Will the internet work on a smart phone if you change the IMEI to that of a none smart phone? Will you be stuck using the carriers dumbed down WAP internet or have no internet at all? Maybe you could run some sort of dumb phone simulator to gain access to a dumb phones web browser program?

For those of you that want to rag on me for reviving an old thread. Know that many people like my self searching google for knowledge end up here and will see my post. Thats how I got here so this thread is not so dead after all. Threads that start with a real question need more real answers.

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Here is a software example of how to change the IMEI of a cretin android.

I doubt this app works on any other model.

http://changemtkimei.blogspot.com/
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ccris:
As I remember, I lost the IMEI (actually it was replaced by something like 00499010640000) on my Samsung Galaxy i9000 and Galaxy Tab P6200 when I SIM unlocked them, so at least on Samsung this is possible, the IMEI was stored in the EFS files.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DJBhardwaj:
Hello Guys,

As the title speaks, i am going to have my LG Optimus One P500 (MY FIRST ANDROID very soon in my hands :)

My friends referred me about this great forum.

Can you guys please help me in learning about Android modding

I wanna mod it from the first day i own it. Please guide me where to start ???

Regards :)

Your new friend
[Optimus One, P500, V General] iamrajeev:
Nice name :p

well u can't learn anything before....

u need to the this beauty in front of you to learn all...
[Optimus One, P500, V General] wally509:
Lots of links and how-tos:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=901247

Just read everything. All the models are about the same so there's not much difference in directions. Some threads will detail one step, and another some other step. And of course, pay attention to the specific readme for the rom you decide upon.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DJBhardwaj:
Thanks mate :)

I would follow as you say :rolleyes:
[Optimus One, P500, V General] victortangocharlie:
Read this

[HOWTO] Rooting, Installing -Android SDK, Custom Recovery, Custom ROM's

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1007244
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Devil_Dude:
I have even modded it after 1hr I buyed my phone.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] shhbz:
here u go http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1038338
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DJBhardwaj:
Thanks to everyone

I will mod it as soon as i get it ;)
[Optimus One, P500, V General] superkid.net:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=900905 this too if not read...
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] treestump:
Hi, as you can see, i can't get a usb connection. i can hear the computer make a noise, but thats it. i unplug the cable and i get serial notice.

running hspl 2.08 on a tmous hd2.

*also, if i install any other rom, my phone gets the "htc" screen, then reboots, and does this over and again.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] malybru:
Hi,

Need a bit more information...

What have you done leading up to this fail point?

Have you got Activesync (XP) or current windows 7 version installed?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] treestump:
What have you done leading up to this fail point?

i've been running imilka_HD_RAM v1, but i thought i'd try v2, or gingerbread. i install through clockwork, it finnishes, so i reboot. i get the htc screen (only says htc), and then it reboots again, and does the same thing. so i figured i'd do a task 29, but i haven't been able to get it to recognize the usb, though it works just fine when android is running. just not boot loader or mag.

the only way to get out of the infinite loop is by recovering the v1 i was running. happens with all the roms i try.

Have you got Activesync (XP) or current windows 7 version installed?

current windows 7 is running.