yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] sas007:
Its not a huge risk if you do your homework and select the correct firmware for your device which is becoming increasing more difficult as there are so many china makers of N9500 this is why there are so many driver problems as each maker uses slightly different hardware.

if people went into settings/about phone on their device and made a note of the build and baseband etc and matched it to their device life would be simple but they dont.

They see firmware for say N9500 and it is a different date and just go ahead and flash without even seeing if it is actually for their device

and boom they wonder why they have a bricked device.

you can easily brick your device flashing in CWMR as well... Happens loads of times but as you say it is less risky

I dont know why folks don't untick the preloader or the top 2 rows when flashing firmware of the same generic type using spflashtool.

if its the wrong firmware it will still boot just not work to good.
[Android General] zexzen:
Boas. Este é clone do Samsung S4? Tem aquela cena de passar a mão por cima sem tocar(não me lembro como se chama), e se for clone as capas originais do S4 dão neste? Obrigado e abraço.
[Android General] idoasis:
Untick the preloader will make sure preloader mode after bricking the phone?

If it is that simple, why dont they remove the preloader file from the published Rom?

Does it need to be in the SPFT folder?

That way it wont fully brick anyone device.

If I back up my device, and put the original preloader in the flashed folder, will it work?
[Android General] roverii:
Hello guys!

I have this one smartphone: ALPS S4 S9500, i tried to flash N9500 rom and now its bricked! :(

Anybody have stock rom for this smartphone? Obs: FWVGA screen 854x480 resolution!
[Android General] sas007:
it aint that simple thats the problem but you wpuld think that each firmware for the same device would have the same preloader in the firmware

its this that causes the problem as you can jump start a flash in a totally bricked device using the test points..no matter what preloader you flashed(which would be the wrong one to cause a brick)

No because of the bricks/blocks like you said.each firmware will have a different partition i guess so will be different sizes.

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HDC?

THIS IS FOR THIS DEVICE

http://android-mobile-phone-galaxy.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/hdc-s4-s9500-mtk6589-quad-core-12ghz.html

ROM HDC Galaxy S4 – EX FHD – ROM Android 4.2.1

Official ROM HDC Version: mt89_v9_c06_pulid_jb2_20130513-203030

http://www.needrom.com/wp-content/u..._pulid_jb2_20130513-203030_zhongyeqing_PC.zip

flashtools http://www.needrom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1316.0.150.rar

- Unpack FlashTools, and Click on Flash_tool.exe

- Select a the MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt in ROM

- Wait file to be added into Flash Tool

- choose Option->USB Model,click USB Model

–> Choose Option->DA DownLoad All->Speed->High Speed, click High Speed

- Turn off your phone, remove the battery.

- "Press F9 (hit Download button)" OR " if upgrade ROM Firmware->Upgrade "

- and connect your phone into the computer via USB data cable.

- The process will start and a red progress bar will appear after color purple, yellow.

- And green circles display

- Finish !

- You can now safely disconnect your phone and turn it on.

IF NOT "HDC S4 DO NOT USE...FOR HDC S4 ONLY...NOT USED OR TESTED BY ME SO USE AT YOUR OWN RISK...
[Android General] gerstavros:
Unticking the preloader you cannot brick the device. Generally, you can't flash wrong preloader (thay are same for all phones with same mediatek chipset), but you can brick the device by interrupting the flashing of the preloader (ex. disconnecting the cable or crashing the computer). Then, you need to connect two pins in the nand rom of device to unbrick it.
[Android General] janeka_pt:
Nepia... Este é mais largo que o S4 e não tem a cena de passar a mão. O que falas é o No.1 S6 e é melhor escreveres em inglês porque senão ainda vem um moderador mandar vir :p

Sent from my N9500
[Android General] idoasis:
I dont think you are right,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1943442

I have flashed a wrong preloader and bricked my phone,

And I am not the only one.

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Well, I didnt want to open it because of the risk of braking it.

I have sent it to seller in order to recover it.

A new phone is on the way, I dont want to also brick it.
[Android General] sas007:
Firstly gerstavros is right.you can only soft brick your device if flashing correct firmware as preloader will be same on device as in the firmware

so untick preloader and it dont change so can not brick.

YOU bricked your device because you flashed firmware not meant for your device hence you flashed an incorrect preloader

and even this can be resolved with a bit of patience..

http://mobility.forumsee.com/a/m/s/p12-9666-0153687--how-unbrick-your-mediatek-mt65xx.html

Second when you get your new device make sure you go to settings/about phone on device and make a note of your

kernel

baseband

build number

model.

and next time make sure the firmware you flash is a match for your specs.you are lucky your seller will exchange it for you..

normally if you flash device yourself and mess it up they don't want to know
[Android General] sas007:
FIRMWARE FOUND ON RUSSIAN SITE.

NOT TESTED BY ME

ALSO e2001_v89_jbl1a668_fwvga.bin 1 Star N9500 WITH CWM ANDROID 4.2.2.rar

https://disk.yandex.com/public/?hash=EQHYtdc1/5PedgFe66gPY5wP031GH7YEtOB7nxaxxiI=
[Android General] roverii:
I will try this one!

Many thanks
[Android General] roverii:
Dont work :/
[Android General] Benjiiii:
Hello Sas007,

I have just a question,

here is my star N9500:

--------------------------

Version android: 4.2.1

Version bande de base: MOLY.WR8.W1248.MD.WG.MP.V6.P4

Version du noyau: 3.4.5 root@android#1

Build: N9500_20130419

---------------

CPU: Exynos 5410 1.6GHz 4 cores

CPU hardware: MT6589

GPU: PowerVR SGX 544MP

RAM: 1Go

Memory: 2Go

------------------

I want to upgrade my rom to 4.2.2 in order to fix my GPS. I have already tried solution find on this forum but it doesnt work as well as i want. On the road, my GPS is disconnecting every 2 min...........

I have found this thread to upgrade my rom (tutorial on the first page of this topic). I follow every step, but after pushing Download button et connecting my phone (off) to usb, Flashtool doesnot began downloading. I dont understand why.

Could you please advise me a good rom version 4.2.2?

Many thanks for your help !
[Android General] sas007:
it wont fix the GPS as its a model hardware fault.

second is you need to install usb drivers.look in this thread or search and download android pda when running it will ask what device drivers you select samsung.

loads of roms here but i have not tried any only stock http://www.needrom.com/phone-roms/star/n9500/

you will need to register with name and email to download but it saves me posting them all here..you can choose
[Android General] gerstavros:
GPS can be better with some copper cable
[Android General] sas007:
All right mate.there are 3 or 4 roms for N9500 supposedly android 4.2.2 here. http://www.needrom.com/phone-roms/star/n9500/ probably custom ports from hdc or something...?? had a quick look but not tried any.

is there a tutorial for the hardware fix for the GPS?
[Android General] gerstavros:
Sorry, i know about these roms but got mistaken!

No tutorial, i just put some copper cable in antennas and improve the signal. A very unprofessional simple way. Tested in various devices
[Android General] AirbornePt:
How do you do it?
[Android General] sas007:
I dont really get what you are saying

Read the thread mate posr#5

Here is offical CWM recovery Adding star n9500 cwm recovery v6.0.2.8 by my amigo bruno martins.Again i have tested on my n9500 and working perfect with above firmware.(better cwm than mine)

http://www.mediafire.com/?yakft19fkwqsxwa

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Yep i know have done it to improve the WIFI...never tried for the GPS and would not have a clue but i bet there is a tutorial on Russian forum.

will have a look.

EDIT found this..http://forums.androidcentral.com/sp...llly-fix-nexus-s-gps-hardware-mod-needed.html

Also i wonder if just flashing the radio from another device would help.I have done this a few times on my nexus 4 but i dont know what radio would be compatable..

maybe from another star device with a known good GPS.?

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Maybe this may help a few people.

GPS Status & Toolbox Pro.APK

http://www.mediafire.com/?2fpl4mxcfiie3w6

http://ul.to/xoa9dld1

THERE IS ALSO THIS>>>

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...5ncHMuc2lnbmFsLmJvb3N0ZXIub3B0aW1pemF0aW9uIl0.
[Android General] Benjiiii:
Hello !

First of all, thanks for your help !

I cannot flash anymore ... my usb driver was already installed as "other smartphones", i have tried as "samsung" but it wont work anymore. I follow each steps of the tutorial, but after pushin download button and pluggin my N9500 (off) to the usb, nothing ! I have try other usb ... nothing :(

My N9500 is called "Android ADB Interface" under windows system.

Do you have an idea why i cannot flash my rom ?

I also tried the copper solution but with aluminium (which is less conductive but it could work too i think), but until i dont flash my phone i couldnt tell you if this solution is working for gps fix.
[Android General] sas007:
search and Download USBREVEIW when installed on computer run as admin and you can remove/uninstall all your usb drivers.

do this then start again to install new drivers.

or in device manager go to Android ADB Interface right click and go into properties and update driver.choose browse my computer and navigate to usb drivers you have downloaded.http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/

windows usb driver https://android-roms.googlecode.com/files/android_usb_windows.zip

samsung usb driver https://rapidshare.com/files/416304166/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe

if you do remove all the usb drivers use ANDROID PDA to install new ones when asked install samsung drivers.

all device drivers for other folk.http://www.teamandroid.com/download-android-usb-drivers/
[Android General] idoasis:
Maybe this can hel, post 320.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31235642
[Android General] sas007:
Cheers maybe will help someone.Major GPS hardware problem with N9500.

as for the tutorial would be amazed if they connected to sats indoors being you need line of sight.

What a load if #### that Tinji i9300 is. Everyoneone has it good with N9500 compared to that

The best way is to strip N9500 down and connect a small copper wire to the GPS terminal and sort of fold the wire down the inside the side of device.

but to be honest there is very little improvement.shame as its a pretty good device apart from the GPS

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LCD SENSOR DRIVERS AND HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT YOURS ARE BEFORE FLASHING.

Fist posted by alcorhyme S7189 thread.

First of all, I want to thank sas007 for his updated firmware with CWM.

With help of your posts I also successfully rooted my phone and also have adobe flash working.

But look what I found on forums speaking about MTK65xx devices ! This is so great I have to share it with you.

We don't need to guess which kind of LCD, camera and sensors our device has, we don't need to be frustrated because of improper configuration and white screen after flashing. We can just ask our phone which electronic parts it has inside !

All you need is open the phone app, and dial *#*#114#*#*

(I've heard on some MTK phones you should dial *#*#116#*#* instead, but the code above worked on my S7189)
[Android General] idoasis:
Yes I have had this phone.

Lots of problems:eek:.
[Android General] Amobil:
baseband upgrade

I have a N9500 with mtk6589 the parameters are much the same as the alpo.

I want to subscribe to WIND carrier , but it uses both 1700/2100 aws bands. The wcdma bands my phone has are 850/2100.

My question, is there any firmware upgrade or method to change or add bands to the phone?

Is there a Howto or tutorial for this?! I have searched with no results.

I would appreciate some directions.

Thank you AM
[Android General] gerstavros:
Chipset doesn't support 1700MHz. It will work fine at 2100 however
[Android General] sas007:
Frquency band: WCDMA 2100/850 (HSDPA) and GSM 850/900/1800/1900
[Android General] justixia:
Please..Please..unfortunately my Simcard reader slot has ceased to work and to send it back to the manufacturer in china seems expensive , does nyone knows which model/part the Sim reader slot is? I can have it fix if only I know which one to buy....

Thank you :crying:

edit: looks like an Sim Card i9220
[Android General] sas007:
you have 2 slots?
[Android General] justixia:
yes
[Android General] sas007:
Are you sure its a hardware fault and not firmware?also can you not use the other slot for now?
[Android General] justixia:
Because it was faulty too when I got it from the vendor..but the mf told me the warranty is to send it back to china...meaning...57 euro on my back...very professional..and now the 2nd slot while changing simcard has gone..I suspect it was defecting from the beginning
[Android General] sas007:
I have had a look in china sites for spares and they seem to only do main housing the loud speaker and microphone as spare parts

I would try a flash first as you never know if still crap then do what you have to do.But i can find no list for part numbers and i doubt you ever will.

These devices are throw away..I would take up the offer of a exchange if you get one as if you sent it back i doubt you would get a repair they would most likely swap it.

i am in UK and only cost me £9 13-15 euros to send a phone back to china recorded.
[Android General] justixia:
but I wonder how the firmware could just stop working..I have a backup though I should try..italian post service will take 20 days to deliver!!!

I wonder if there is a new one that would fit this model...firmware I mean..

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
WARNING!

INFO

IM NOT THE DEVELOPER OF THIS ROM​

I only build from Xylon's Source!! All credits go to Team Xylon !

Changelog:

20.05.2013: -XY Source Changes
-Fixed Soft-Key haptic feedback
19.05.2013: Fixed Bluetooth
16.05.2013: Now compiled from Source!

Installing:

Download

Builds- Mediafire

Gapps - goo.im

Older Builds- i9300

Whats Working?

Whats not working?

Thanks to:
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
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[Galaxy S III Android Development] pedro.coba:
wow this is I wait, hopefully working with a little bug, I will try, thanks friend ;)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
Until now i didnt found any bugs . But maybe you'll find some and report them to me :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] pedro.coba:
mediafire not good for my area, there can be a maximum download speed of premises, be patient :D
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MBQ_:
Ports are generally looked down upon in the Android community, regardless of whether or not proper credits are given.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Reb0rn:
If you choose dark xylon it will get stuck. it wont boot again ;) just a heads up.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
Thanks for reply :) Fixed it now and will upload a new build in a few minutes..
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
Update : fixed Dark xylon bootloop!
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Shudder123:
What's the differenct between this Xylon Rom and the other Xylon rom ?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
This is xylon 2.7.7. The other was 2.7.3.

More Features :)

I made this port because MBQ was to busy for updating his Rom..
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MBQ_:
You also failed to wait for me to give you the go-ahead to port this.

Just build it from source dude. Copying and pasting is lame. You really won't learn much. If you want to one day achieve recognized developer status, or earn true respect of those who use your ROM(s), you do your own original work, or put a respective amount of time into building from source.

Not bashing you, just think its a bit rude that you didn't be patient and wait for permission.

On the flip side though, you gave proper credit and all that other stuff.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
UPDATE: Now completly build from Source :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
Update: Fixed Bluetooth!
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
Update:

-XY Source Changes
-Fixed Soft-Key haptic feedback
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
No feedback, bugs etc ?:D
[Galaxy S III Android Development] ghul21:
Because everybody's testing new Sammy based 4.2.2 leak ;) not a good time for aosp roms :p

Will Flash tommorow and will give u some feedback :thumbup:

Wysyłane z mojego GT-I9300 za pomocą Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
Oh ..you 're right.. The leaked one :D

Thanks man :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] czuppa:
Perfect!

I don´t care how you made it. I´m a simple user, and your rom works perfectly
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
All thanks go to Team Xylon .. i only build from xylons source und fixed a few things :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] sspoko:
How can I disable transparent statusbar?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
Go to XYE Tools / Status Extras / Transparency settings.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] sspoko:
Found already but thanks, nice and very smooth room so far ;)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Nexus11:
Anybody know about development for Sprint GS3?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
MBQ's Thread

This is MBQ offical thread..but his last update is a month ago.

At the moment Xylon get's rebased under the new name UKG . Everything is still experimental ..and this are only test builds.

Expect maybe a lot of bugs..

Here is Chaosagent's folder..it contain's all of his test builds, he already compiled for a few devices. But remember, because of the rebasing at the moment there may be bugs.

Copy.com

I already compiled some UKG builds for the i9300..they contain many great new features like swipe settings and statussymbol colors.

The only problem..something seem's to be wrong with smdk4412 sound drivers..so the sound won't work at all on some Samsung devices.

When it's fixed..i will release a test build too.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] zulmajdi:
got halo? nice rom :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] zulmajdi:
nvm it work now. won't work on twrp
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
The Sourcecode of halo isnt public until now .. :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MBQ_:
That's cool they're open-sourcing it.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] zulmajdi:
If the rom have that mod it will the best rom :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
Maybe they will integrate it soon.. I hope so too :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] ptidav44:
Great rom

[MENTION=4620366]MungoHigh[/MENTION], Congratulations to you and the team Xylon for this great rom , :good: and thanks for french translation , it's perfect !!

* Big thanks ! :victory:
[Galaxy S III Android Development] zenat:
+1. Very great rom ! Thanks :)

Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy S3 via Tapatalk
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Bishopandme:
:silly:In test now...

B:laugh:
[Galaxy S III Android Development] ptidav44:
[MENTION=3053632]Bishop[/MENTION] , Zenat

Wow ! Team Tma is in the place ;)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
:highfive:
[Galaxy S III Android Development] zenat:
XDATMAddict :D
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Bishopandme:
Hello guys,

Pb for my, just after ROM + gapps+googy Max kernel 1.4.4..and reboot!

I have this msg "Encryption unsuccessful: Encryption was interruted and can't complete. As a result,the data on your phone is no longer accessible. To resume....backed up to your google account".

Someone else have this pb?

Help please!

B
[Galaxy S III Android Development] zenat:
(re)Hi Bishop :)

Try with max Googy 1.3.1 instead of 1.4.4 ;)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Bishopandme:
[MENTION=267938]dead[/MENTION]: Hi zenat!

i'm very embarrasing by this pb!

I take my carbon backup at the end...stand by waiting for a solution!

B
[Galaxy S III Android Development] zenat:
I hope that the change of version googy solve your worries tonight
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
It happens when flashing some other kernel. Dont know why :/

I'm using temaseks kernel . it works, has great performance and good battery life :)

I think you have To test which one works..

If the encryption message appears ..simply flash Rom and gapps again ..dont wipe anything.. And everything is working again :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Bishopandme:
[MENTION=4620366]MungoHigh[/MENTION]: ok, i'll test it soon...

Do you have a temaseks kernel link please?

thx!

B:good:

EDITE: this is it: 020613-0951-cm10.1-i9300-linux3080-BOEFFLA-temasek

http://www.google.com/url?q=http://...sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNH1k8jaP9_OQVI2-1l5XGGGdWCOSw

THX
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MungoHigh:
Of course i have :)

I'm using the linaro Version..

here
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Bishopandme:
:good:in test now...

Thx

B:cowboy:
[Galaxy S III Android Development] smokinmonkey:
Flashed this ROM last night and ran into a problem.

My SD card contents i.e. App files and folders, downloads etc were placed inside a folder '0' and a new set of files and folders was created. So when I tried to restore via titanium backup it couldn't find my stuff. I thought I'd lost it all somehow.

The problem also caused new folders to be created in gallery. Now I have duplicate folders but they contain different files.

Does anyone know the reason for this?

Oh and I was messing in XYE tools and now I have a little blue thing on the bottom of my screen that swipes up to reveal an empty area. Anyone know what it is and how to remove it? (see attachments)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] smokinmonkey:
The blue thing isn't showing in the screen shot but the faded bar is in the other picture.

Here is an image with the blue thing.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sseverin:
having issues with my Samsug Galaxy Tablet 2 7.0 (gt-p3113)

my tablet is sitting at the screen saying

Firmware update encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again

Kies is not connecting to my tablet, any idea what i can do to fix it
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skazzy3:
Download a stock firmware from sammobile or samsung-updates, put your tab in download mode, flash with odin.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] ruthlessbeatle:
Im not so much a theme kinda guy but for now im going to stay on stock jb rom for awhile. Im looking for transparency for everything. Without messing to much with the lg launcher or qslide (i installed a zip for the notification bar qslide) can anyone please point me in the direction of this our any of your favorite themes for the og. Thanks so much
[Sprint LG Optimus G] hamba9551:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1085118
[HTC Droid DNA] skruff77:
I was test out Next Launcher 3D and found out that some Sense wigets work with the launcher. But it only works with Sense 5 rom ( i have only tested it on Noz 2.0.3). I did try Viper 1.3.0 and it didnt have the wigets.

I thought i would post it for other people who like the weather clock but not Sense.
[HTC Droid DNA] trillonometry:
Pretty cool, tried that launcher for a bit but it seemed too bulky for me
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hoanghon:
HI DOES SOMEONE KNOW HOW TO BACKUP THE RADIO STACK FOR XDA1? THANKS!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazierokz:
Hey guys don't use my vibrant much but does twrp not support this device thanks :thumbup::thumbup:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] N00B_IN_N33D:
The Vibrant doesn't appear to be supported as far as I can tell. See for yourself here: http://www.teamw.in/twrp_view_all_devices

Sorry mang. :(