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[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Kepster:
Is this official? I installed it using odin just fine but its buggy. Already had 3 reboots. And options for Sound options lacking.

Can someone give me ideas on how to get a stable wifi connection. Am still having issues with it disconnecting. I've got a feeling it doesn't jive well with my E3000 router setup.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] vuittion:
I've just purchased a Samsung Galaxy Player YP-G70, I really hope voodoo sound can be installed in the near future.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] tapioco2000:
I've never had a reboot, and there is Sound options in my G70 in Settings
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] tapioco2000:
If you have still froyo, you could root g70 with supeoneclick and try to install Voodoo Control Plus.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Mr.SIGA:
successfully upgraded my sgsw5 to gingerbread, i noticed that the ram has decreased to 377mb, do you see the same?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] aillez:
i wonder how to root 2.3.5 ?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Kepster:
Try playing music then select the big bass option. Mine will say speaker doesn't support this option. Also when yu try to go to user it will only show one set of option. I also noticed that the file size is significantly lower. Around 178mb only compared to 300mb?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
Do you have the firmware for the YP-G1 (galaxy s wifi/player 4.0):D
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] karl_angel0:
Guys for those who updated their SGSW5 to 2.3.5, does it fix the problem of the Multitouch?

http: // www . youtube.com/watch?v=3a0x3xJHCOs&feature=related

Sorry can't link it..just a new member.. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] evilh:
Mine is also at 377mb. But I don't remember what it was at with froyo. The ROM size is significantly smaller than froyo too. Wonder what was removed?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] tapioco2000:
My speaker doesn't support big bass option too, but i have 2 user set option like in froyo.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] karl_angel0:
Is your SGSW5 stable after update?what is the noticeable changes? :)

Thanks..
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] tapioco2000:
I remember 386 mb with froyo but i'm not sure.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] karl_angel0:
Mine has 381mb..
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] aillez:
everyone that have tried 2.3.5 say it's completely don't have multi-touch bug anymore.

now I waitin' for how to root 2.3.5
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] marcusmarcus:
Mines at 377MB as well, I don't remember what it was in Froyo either. Gingerbread does seem to be running quicker than Froyo was for me and Froyo was not running slow.

The internal speakers does not support Big Bass, If you plug in headphones or a external speaker than you can select Big Bass, At least mine let me once I plugged in my headphones.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Mr.SIGA:
the home screen is not rotating to landscape anymore, is it normal for gingerbread version?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] marcusmarcus:
Home screen is not rotating for me either in stock launcher. I installed Go Launcher EX and home screen in that rotates just fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] f1ux:
Voice control/talk (Samsung branded Vlingo) seems to have been removed in the 2.3.5 rom on here?

May be a regional thing due to it not understanding certain languages?

Before i could double tap the home button to launch it.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] rswheaton:
Help Please

Anyone care to help me... I have tried to follow every instruction in the posts and for the life of me I cannot even get kies to see my Galaxy5 Wifi 5.0. I purchased it from woot and I really want to get the updated stock rom loaded. Is anyone willing to help?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] f1ux:
You don't use Kies to update to the ROM file in this thread, you use ODIN.

To use ODIN, you need to put the phone in download mode.

Turn the phone off, then hold VOLUME DOWN and power on at the same time and the DOWNLOAD MODE will appear.

However, if you wish to use Kies and Kies doesn't see your phone...

On the phone goto Settings>Wireless&Network> USB and you need to change it from Mass storage or whatever to KIES mode. ( Don't have the USB cable plugged in while you do this as it won't work)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] leedr:
Thanks for your help. Between these instructions and the info here I was able to get 2.3.5 installed. It is running great, much faster than before.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] vuittion:
2.3.5 is buggy as hell, im going back to Froyo.

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I tried your suggestion but Voodoo Control doesn't run as its not optimised for the Rom or Kernel.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Fresh50:
From Engadget.com

Right on schedule the Galaxy Player 4.0 and 5.0 have made their way into retail channels and are ready to deliver their particular brand of phone-less Gingerbread right to your greasy little fingers. Both devices sport a 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a microSD slot as well as the usual bundle of Sammy customizations, like TouchWiz and Media Hub. The only difference between the two PMPs is size and price, with the 5-inch model coming in at $270 and the 4-inch a more modest $230. You can pick both up at your local electronics retailer, such as the one that claims to be the best, right now.

BestBuy Link: http://bit.ly/rrOE05

Hope this brings about some dev support and accessories!
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] leedr:
The following are bugs/glitches I've observed after flashing the Gingerbread firmware that's floating around. Please tell me if there is a fix/workaround.

1) Occasionally the touch screen doesn't respond after unlock. I have to relock then unlock again. This could be connected with the Executive Assistant app; sometimes I noticed it under Froyo.

2) The vibration motor appears to be inactive even though enabled under Settings > Sounds.

3) Google Talk should show a video chat icon for video-enabled contacts but so far only shows the regular circle icon. I need to test this further.

4) Occasionally there will be a hiccup and the YP-G70 will hang...if you try to push the buttons again or tap the screen too many times during this, then it reboots/crashes.

5) The home screen (TouchWiz?) no longer rotates to landscape like it did in Froyo.

Any others?

Despite the above, it seems a lot faster/more responsive/cleaner interface vs. Froyo most of the time.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] penguincoder:
Can someone tell me exactly how to get 2.3?

I'm in U.S, I just bought a new galaxy s wifi 5.0 off ebay a few days ago, and am wondering how to get android 2.3 on it. Also, I'm kinda unhappy because Ice Cream Sandwich came out the *day after* I got my 2.2 device. Hopefully I'll be able to get ICS on it. Any thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] leedr:
I take back what I said earlier. 2.3.5 is way too buggy, for whatever reasons.

Regarding video chat, apparently Samsung stripped out the Google Talk video component from Gingerbread, which fits with some comments about Galaxy phones I encountered. Can anyone confirm this? I called Samsung to see if the front camera works with Google Talk in Gingerbread on the US model, but no response yet.

So far, the only application I've found that works well for video chat is Skype, and it's fine in 2.2, so I've reverted the firmware (via files from samfirmware). As long as I have front camera chat support, and all my other apps work, I'll live with Froyo for now. I can deal with less overall speed and less battery life more easily than constant crashes.

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I'd start by installing Kies from Samsung's website. That will get you the drivers automatically. Or, install just the drivers from here:

Then, download the 2.3.5 firmware from here:

Then you need some version of Odin - sign up for an account at SamFirmware.com and then go here to get a version of Odin.

Install Odin.

Then follow these instructions:

Hope that helps.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] penguincoder:
What version of Odin do I download? Also, what would be the possibility of Ice Cream Sandwich coming to this device in the near future? Should I just wait for it?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] aillez:
I think maybe not but if it can I think it'll take too long time because 2.3.5 just been announce for YP-G70.

(Sorry If I'm wrong as I said "maybe")
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] evilh:
Thus far with Gingerbread the device is a bit speedier and battery life seems improved.

Some things that aren't working for me so far:

1) decreased WIFI reception. I am about 5 feet from my router (WRT54GL w/DDWRT and 9DB antenna) and it shows only 2 bars. Speeds seem decent though so maybe the icon is just off?

2) also have issues with touch screen not responding after unlock at times.

3) can't update some apps due to "Unsupported Device" with Amazon appstore. Not really the device problem than an Amazon appstore problem

Haven't noticed any of the other issues because those are not things I use this device for. I wonder if some of them might be due to the upgrade not performing a wipe? As soon as I transfer my progress in alchemy to my phone I am going to try a data wipe and see if it improves any of these issues.

As for this getting Ice Cream Sandwich any time soon I wouldn't hold my breath. Quickness of update is going to be based on how popular this device gets or whether any devs start tinkering with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] leedr:
Odin 1.3 worked for me - others have used various versions with success. I'm not going to say it doesn't matter at all, but I think you should be fine with most of the versions of it. But I'm fairly new to this myself, so I can't confirm.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
So, has anyone gotten the u.s. version with 2.3.5 rooted using gingerbreak or other methods? Also the problems some are having with the screen freezing when unlocked, do you have the u.s. version or the international version?

Does everyone experience that, or is it only you two?

Thanks for listening to a first poster noob!
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] docfreed:
Tried Z4Root, Universal Androot, Gingerbreak 1.20 and Several versions of superoneclick - all are fail. Superoneclick gets as far as Step 6 and hangs - if I unplug the USB Cable and replug it in, it gets to step 7 and then tells me that it tried to mount te system as R/W but it's not allowed. I also tried DoRoot for Windows - no joy. My PC sees the Galaxy Player (and I can transfer files to either the internal SD or my own micro Sd but cannot seem to get root.

Anyone have a clue?????
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] brugernavn:
That firmware bricks mine on odin 1.3 :(
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] COast94:
used Odin3-v1.85 on TTT version.

worked fine for me.

hopefully someone working on this device for root/customization.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
What would be a reason traditional rooting methods don't work on this?

They work on samsung's galaxy s and galaxy s2, correct? Why would this be different, just wondering? Man, I really wanted to root this but not so sure if I want one now.:(
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] leedr:
I'm sorry to hear that. Did you get it working? If not then look for the stock firmware from samfirmware.com - that got mine back to normal. I had to put it in download mode again and then do a PDA flash method though. Hope that helps.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
So, next thing to ask is; could you downgrade a device that comes with 2.3 to 2.2 to be rootable?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] brugernavn:
got it working by flashing 2.2.2 with odin 1.83, hangs with blue screen, but i pulled cable before it said it was finished, then the device started right up. THEN i could flash 2.3.5 with odin 1.7 and that worked.

i Think im the only one in Denmark that has done this lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] tapioco2000:
you're wrong! Traditional rooting methods don't work on galaxy s2 with gingerbread, only patched kernels are working.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
Oh, srry, Im new to android. Guess I understood wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] vanhoivanbinh:
Hey, anyone here has tried to root the GALAXY Wifi 4.0 version? It's the same spec with the 5 inch version. I am having one, and very interested to root it :))
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] tapioco2000:
if you have froyo let's use superoneclick http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=803682
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] penguincoder:
Thanks guys for your help. I'm about to start flashing my galaxy s wifi 5.0 to android 2.3! Anything I should know before I start? What happens if something goes wrong and it's bricked? Is that permanent, how do I fix it?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] leedr:
2.3.5 is buggy for several (see this for my experience), so beware of that before beginning. The front webcam still does not work in most applications (at least on the XET firmware floating around). That was a big reason I tried the 2.3.5 update but ended up going back to 2.2 because Skype would work OK with the front webcam.

Depending on what you mean by bricked, at least from my experience you should be able to reflash the original firmware. Check samfirmware.com first to make sure the original 2.2. firmware is available for your model/country code - there were 3-4 different variations up last I checked. Here are more instructions. Note that according to some, a later version of Odin may be better than the 1.3 I used.

Plan to lose all your current apps/settings, so back those up first. You may be fine going 2.2 to 2.3.5, but some have reported better results doing a wipe during that process. If you want to go back to 2.2, you will probably have to wipe your settings to get it working properly.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] penguincoder:
Thanks so much leedr! Do I just restore the original firmware (could you provide a direct link, I can't seem to navigate the samfirmware website) with the same process that I flash it to 2.3? I think I'll be fine with those issues you listed, and thank you for letting me know about those. I'm feeling much better about upgrading it now, thanks to you guys.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] leedr:
The original firmware for Samsung's Android MP3 players can be found here. You'll need an account to that site to access that page. I downloaded the G70XXKD6 ## (click Download), but confirm (before you update to 2.3.5 what your exact firmware is (under Settings, About on your Galaxy Player). Then follow the same process as flashing to 2.3.5 if you need to revert to 2.2. Hope that helps.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] penguincoder:
Thank you thank you thank you!! That's the firmware build number mine was too. And did I say thanks for your help?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
So, could you flash 2.2 with a u.s. device that comes with 2.3.5?

Really want to root this thing
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] tapioco2000:
When i've updated to gingerbread through kies, a popup has appeared saying "qik has removed cause not compatible, it will be realesed on samsung apps when compatible"

So i think we have to wait for updated apps, not for a new firmware.

Could you give a list of application you've tried for making tests?

(Just tested app "Indoona" with a videocall with G70 and Ipod touch 4g: works like a charm!)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] docfreed:
Just to be sure, is G70XXKD6 Android 2.2? I want to be able to root my Galaxy Player 5 and I got it at BB - came with ANdroid 2.35 already installed.

I have noticed that it runs much better using Zeam as the launcher - rotates nicely, not much lag - the rotation problems may be due to the stock TouchWiz interfaced.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] penguincoder:
What's the password for that firmware? I've tried several different ones, and none of them work. :-(

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Scratch that, I figured it out. I upgraded to 2.3, and it's a ton faster! Another thing I noticed is that the only thing that will get it to vibrate is when I plug it in. Also, apps can't seem to access the camera Flash LED (like my flashlight app) Other than that, I love it!
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] leedr:
That firmware is Android 2.2, at least when I flash it to my device (G70 international model). I think the internal hardware is identical between the G70-CW model (International/XTT/the one sold by Woot a month back) and the G70-CWY model (US/XAA/available since 10/16). But I can't confirm that. The main problem in your case is that I don't think anyone has the US firmware for 2.3.5, at least not that I've seen, so you may not have a way to get back to 2.3.5 if you don't like 2.2. You could flash the 2.3.5 firmware from Italy or other versions where 2.3.5 upgrades have been released so far, but not the US. I don't know how to backup your current firmware using Odin. I'm sure it's possible...but I don't know how.

So, I'd weigh how badly you want root vs. the chance of having to wait for 2.3.5. US firmware to pop up somewhere online.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] docfreed:
Thanks for the response - here'a a WARNING to all:

I did wind up flashing the G70XXKD6 using Odin3 1.85. The flash went well and after a reboot I wound up with Froyo 2.2.2. I also then rooted with Superoneclick 2.1.1 - again all went well.

AND, then the game began - the three soft touch buttons at bottom just would not respond - the lit up but I could not get them to respond. So I put the GP5 into recovery (Vol- and Power) - went into recovery and then I could not get a Home button response - bricked and just looping in recovery. SO, WARNING WARNING - I would not recommend downgrading using the stuff from samfirmware because that is probably not for a USA WiFi - so I returned to BestBuy - and am getting an exchange.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
Hmm, I guess that's a no go then.:(

We need these devices to get some attention from someone that knows how to find exploits n' stuff.

Has anyone tried rooting the 4.0 on 2.3.5? I guess it would be the same, but you never know!
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] dragon6767:
us model root issue

Docfreed I can confirm 100% what you stated. I bought mine in Bestbuy, and firmware 2.3.5 was already installed. I used exactly the same Odin3 1.85 plus firmware G70XXKD6 from samfirmware.com. and got same results as you - after android wake up - all three soft touch buttons at bottom just would not respond. So, I downloaded G70XXKPF firmware 2.3.5 (link from this discussion), and successfully put my device into download mode. So, I was able to use BACK KEY soft touch button. After flashing successfully into G70XXKPF, firmware 2.3.5, player wake up, but with same result - dysfunction of three soft-touch buttons. Again I was able to put device into recovery mode ( which requires the use of Home soft touch button), and there player stuck. I was able to use volume button to scroll true menu, but not to use HOME button to chose any of four options. So, I also returned mine and getting an exchange.

So, folks, everybody with the US device with firmware 2.3.5 already installed should be aware before he going to root device with these two files - G70XXKD6 and G70XXKPF.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] docfreed:
OK, so the thing is for someone to figure out why the soft buttons do not work - must be a driver somewhere. And, the US models differ from the international ones because the international ones have an actual button for home, not a soft button. That's probably why we had issues?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] jester450:
Rooted using superoneclick. Everything went smooth as butta...

My only problem is /system shows 0 KB free space.

Whenever I try and update SU I get a fail cause it can't write to /system. Installing busybox also fails since it can't write to /system. All due to 0 KB free space.

Wondering if anyone else is experiencing this?

I'm on 2.2.2
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] rjsmith2007:
Use the superuser.apk in the root folder of the superoneclick zip. The super user app on tue market doesnt work correctly.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] 7.7.7.7.7.7.7:
instal kies> super one click
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
Hello again, just wondering if someone has tried temporarily rooting?

Visionary+ looks like it does a temporary root.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] docfreed:
Have you tried it? I already bricked one Galaxy (exchanged at BB or new one) so I'm not willing to try again although it looks safe enough
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
Sorry, but I don't have one yet!

As soon as I get mine I'll start testing different methods of rooting. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] jester450:
Odd. Still showing 0 kb in /system after using included SU.

Sent from my YP-G70
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] sc0rp1n0x:
Thanks, needed this for my Galaxy Player
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] jester450:
That's my problem too

Sent from my SGH-T989
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] docfreed:
Check This Out...

In the Android Dev Forum there's Zergrush

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1296916

- does anyone think that it might work?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
It looks like it just might!

Please someone try it out!

Also, maybe someone could try universal androot?

Just suggestions. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] docfreed:
Tried Universalandroot (several versions) - no go
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
How about zergrush?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] jester450:
tried it on 2.3.5 ...

unless i'm missing anything, no luck...
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] glenb77:
got my galaxy rooted using zergrush !!
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] jester450:
2.2.2 or 2.3.5?

Sent from my YP-G70
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] glenb77:
gingerbread 2.3.5
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] lordwolf88:
describing step by step how to do that?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] glenb77:
i am sure there is a better way, i followed roughly the thread:

beginning with:

'UPDATED DIRECTIONS: Win 7

1) Put a fresh (just formatted with no data on it) SD Card into your phone (this helps with some roots, not all, but better safe than sorry)

2) On your phone, goto settings -> applications -> development and check "USB debugging"

3) Plug your phone into your computer

4) Download zergRush

5) unzip zergRush

6) navigate to android sdk (varies from computer to computer, my (win7) install location was c:\Android-SDK-x86 (or something like that)

7) (If you've already downloaded all the sdk tools, you don't need this one) Download and install any missing sdk tools (i.e. adb) (i just selected most of the and let my computer sit overnight to install everything)

8) run command prompt (in windows 7, press windows flag + r to open up the run command, then type cmd, hit enter)

9) Navigate to the "platform-tools" folder inside of your android-sdk folder

10) type in "adb push C:\[location of zergRush]\zergRush /data/local"

11) type in "adb shell"

12) type in chmod 755 /data/local/zergRush

13) type in "/data/local/zergRush"

14) Good luck, it works on some phones, but not others! '

except i made directory of /data/local/tmp from adb shell first and pushed to there.

ran the zergrush, and got errors but only relating to writing log, at the end it said it was success, i rebooted had no root.

removed the directory, did process a second time, and this time, also from thread i did the following:

'Once you get a root shell, exit adb and then adb remount

Then push Superuser.apk to /system/app and push su to /system/bin. Then back into adb shell:

chmod 644 /system/app/Superuser.apk

chmod 4755 /system/bin/su

'

i used the superuser apk from thread as suggested and the su binary as well. i ran su from the adb shell, it worked. i unplugged the galaxy, and used the root check app i had, and it reported success, and i used a few apps that require root, such as clocksync, file explorer to remount as read - write, etc.

i powered off and on the galaxy and repeated with the root apps i had and they all reported superuser access granted.

hope that helps.