samsung i900 omnia official thread

[Marcos200]

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hi Friends,


i´m waiting for the samsung i900 omnia.....wait...wait..the best wm phone ever..see the specs (google it) or :

http://samsungomnia.org/reviews
http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=AGcatrxh2vA

and my question is:

is possible use s2u2 in that phone because the resolution is WQVGA 240x400 pixel.

so software like s2u2, s2p, s2v and other software like tomtom, is compatible or not?

thaks for the great work people in this forum.

NOTE: and is time to increse this forum to other phone thade marks phones (not only htc) more and more.

Remenber , diversity is wallways better for the consumer, for the final user


let`s talk of everything related Samsung Omnia

[Marcos200]

no reply?????:cool:

[efjay]

Since its just been released in Singapore you probably wont see too much talk about it here. Try this site www.ppcsg.com for a lot more info.

[fzzyrn]

the new ui looks a bit janky and the screen resolution is weird

thats my objection to it
other than that, lovely

[Win_XP]

I don't like Samsung too much, but the Omnia looks like a great phone - the new Marvell PXA320 processor running up to 800 MHz (stock speed) will be great choice for performance :)

[greatestkelvin]

why is everyone going for an inferior phone? the Omnia only has QVGA. Why not just buy the HTC Diamond which is VGA?

[loonsy]

why is everyone going for an inferior phone? the Omnia only has QVGA. Why not just buy the HTC Diamond which is VGA?

Basically, the touch diamond has it myriad of problems at the moment, In terms of hardware and form factor, I'd go for the Samsung. Basically, the widescreen 3.2" screen is a main factor, as well as the nice hardware on it. The diamond has a cool UI, and that's all it has. Plus Touchflo still has issues, 3D drivers not working to their full potential...etc...

HTC needs to start making devices and stop writing software, they are a good ODM, plus oh please, stop being another microsoft and give us buggy software with every new phone launch.

[efjay]

why is everyone going for an inferior phone? the Omnia only has QVGA. Why not just buy the HTC Diamond which is VGA?

Screen resolution alone does not make a good phone, are you implying that phones like the TyTN II, Touch Cruise, Samsung i780 and Nokia N-series are inferior because they dont have VGA screens? How about the fact that the Diamond has no storage card slot, or has a 3.2MP camera does that make it inferior to the Omnia? VGA is desireable but not necessary so just because a phone does not have it does not make it inferior.

[mphayvanh]

Did everyone see my post on Diamond vs Omnia? Here's a indepth review of both phones head-to-head and with lots of pictures.

I thought I might be leaning towards the Touch Pro (Diamond out of the question) but now, I think I'm contemplating the Omnia. The camera review on the same site is great too (Vs. SE X1, Pro, Diamond).

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_touch_diamond_vs_samsung_i900_omnia-review-262.php

Camera Review:
http://www.theunwired.net/?item=review-htc-touch-diamond-htc-touch-pro-samsung-i900-omnia-sony-ericsson-x1-camera-comparison

[C J]

just got mine yesterday.

totally cool. fast and responsive.

my touch cruise sitting at home while im going out with my new samsung.:p

1 thing i don't like is why the settings for the camera's contrast, saturation and sharpness
doesn't stay the way i set it?
Everytime i go back into camera, i have to set it again before taking a pic? weird.

[User22]

just got mine yesterday.

totally cool. fast and responsive.

my touch cruise sitting at home while im going out with my new samsung.:p

1 thing i don't like is why the settings for the camera's contrast, saturation and sharpness
doesn't stay the way i set it?
Everytime i go back into camera, i have to set it again before taking a pic? weird.

Hello, can you tell me what bluetooth it has? , Microsoft or Broadcom?.

What i want to do is send all sounds including Tomtom on bluetooth like i can do now with my Asus.

Cheers.

[kakarato]

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hi Friends,


i´m waiting for the samsung i900 omnia.....wait...wait..the best wm phone ever..see the specs (google it) or :



Check this review from Singapore before you decide ...
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showpost.php?p=31024391&postcount=59

But anyway if just use the phone it self is very stable. Is more reponsive than Diamond ... may be the screen resolution id different .. Resolution for Diamond is 640 x 480 however Omnia lower (cann't recall the exact resolution :D)

[User22]

Check this review from Singapore before you decide ...
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showpost.php?p=31024391&postcount=59

But anyway if just use the phone it self is very stable. Is more reponsive than Diamond ... may be the screen resolution id different .. Resolution for Diamond is 640 x 480 however Omnia lower (cann't recall the exact resolution :D)

Any info about bluetooth manager as i was asking at previous post?

Cheers.

[simonxda]

Hello, can you tell me what bluetooth it has? , Microsoft or Broadcom?.

What i want to do is send all sounds including Tomtom on bluetooth like i can do now with my Asus.

Cheers.

Omnia with build in GPS tested on igo8, TOMTOM 7, MapKing 2007, NavFone 2.11.. :)

[User22]

Omnia with build in GPS tested on igo8, TOMTOM 7, MapKing 2007, NavFone 2.11.. :)

Thanks but i am not asking if any navigation software is working on it.

What i want is if any one of you can go to bluetooth manager and check in there if it is Microsoft or Broadcomm/Widcomm.

[efjay]

Thanks but i am not asking if any navigation software is working on it.

What i want is if any one of you can go to bluetooth manager and check in there if it is Microsoft or Broadcomm/Widcomm.

It has the Microsoft BT stack.

[User22]

It has the Microsoft BT stack.

Bad news then, because Microsoft normaly don't send the Tomtom voice to any handsfree device (including cd radio car player with integrated bt)...bye bye Samsung.

Any way, thanks for your info.

[efjay]

Bad news then, because Microsoft normaly don't send the Tomtom voice to any handsfree device (including cd radio car player with integrated bt)...bye bye Samsung.

Any way, thanks for your info.

Most WM devices since the release of WM5 have used the WM stack, there may be a few exceptions but the norm has been to use the BT stack.

[User22]

Most WM devices since the release of WM5 have used the WM stack, there may be a few exceptions but the norm has been to use the BT stack.

Well, Asus and LG are using Broadcomm/Widcomm bt stack, wich can do sending absolute all sound to any handsfree device when needed, without holding active the bt, only connect when needed.

Microsoft bt stack is sending only phone calls. If you want to send all sounds, you must to use third party software that let a permanent open channel to your handsfree, bad very bad.

[Sina™]

i900 is not the best WM Phone.
HTC Touch Pro is the best all-in-1 WM Phone now.
Also, Samsung material quality is very terrible & cheap.

[bommel0815]

really sina?

I found the i780 to be much much better in build quality than the Touch Dual i had for a short time. Also, the i-mate I use now is much better material wise.

All in all I think the HTC cases are horrible. somehow they don't get the battery/back covers right. they squeak and don't always fit 100%. And have you may read the reports of badly assembled Diamonds? parts not aligned perfectly, lose magnets, etc...

build quality is a major point to chose samsung windows mobile phones for me. I am currently considering getting the i780 after i could play with it. but only if the i900 doesn't appear soon here:)

[Ingvarr]

HTC assembly quality is really became bad. It was good from the start, but that started to change about 2-1 years ago.
It seems that more "mass-oriented" they make their devices, more quality they stretch so it becomes quite thin ;)

Btw, Touch Pro is from entirely different league. I dont want qwerty slider for instance. And anyway its not released yet, just wait until it will and then read all the forums over quality complaints...

[citrix80]

is there treak or add-on for samsung omnia available? like the home screen widget or weather icon, HTC touch keyboard, or stream player? :rolleyes:

[tboy2000]

Does anyone know if by changing the theme you can also change the icons in the samsung menu or does it only change the colors of the task bar? The reason I ask is becuase I don't like the different colored icons used and wish they were all the same color or a different style. I hope some clever fellow will be able to create a new icon set for this phone. That would be amazing. Is this possible?

[n4v1n]

I've been hearing that the GPS in the omnia will not function in north america, is this true??? any owners in north america have problems?

[silencer22]

gps will work anywhere, regardless of the country

[de-facto]

I recently got a hold of an unlocked 16GB SGH-i900 Omnia. The phone is excellent in every regard except for 3G reception, which I can't seem to get on at&t. I think this may be caused by a ROM incompatibility with a US 3G network. at&t tells me their 3G is on the 2100Mhz radio band. The Omnia is HSDPA compatible on the 850 and 1900Mhz bands in the US.

Anyone have any suggestions?

[nhatt]

GPS can't open,please help me!Thanks!

[chatzichristidis]

I have a german brand new OMNIA, does anybody know if I can flash the official singapore rom and turn it to english......
because as I underestood there is no need to CID the OMNIA before flashing a different ROM , but I ve read that a lot of users bricked their OMNIAs trying to flash a new ROM.

The one I have is not an operator branded one.

Thank you

[chatzichristidis]

finally when I try to update it with singapore rom it sais incorrect software version

Anyone can help here?

[chaimd]

finally when I try to update it with singapore rom it sais incorrect software version

Anyone can help here?

What's your OMNIA software version?
The SG official updater supports only DX region.

But it is easy to fix it for your region.
Good luck :)

[chatzichristidis]

What's your OMNIA software version?
The SG official updater supports only DX region.

But it is easy to fix it for your region.
Good luck :)

I would be interested to change region , because I would like to turn it to english, how do I do that???

[ollip79]

I would be interested to change region , because I would like to turn it to english, how do I do that???

I copy that.. Same situation for me, want to turn me german Omnia into an english one..
A hint in the right direction would be well appreciated.

[ckmcsk]

my omnia version is as follow:-
PDA : i900XXHE4
Phone: i900XXHE4

The singapore version is i900DXHG4.

I am wondering what is the different? why X vs. D? what does this stand for?
How do i fix it so I can upgrade to HG4 rom.

thx

[Cutefox]

Hi ckmcsk,
can you do me a favor? can you copy vibetonz.exe found in windows folder in your rom? and post it here? the G4 rom have the haptic feedback quite heavily crippled and i lost the ability for it to vibrate on every screen, which sucks for typing sms now.. i tried changing registry and everything still can find nothing.. so i think it is to do with this file.. if you can pleasssseeee post it for me so i can try out for the others if this solve the problems of cippled haptics.. thanks

[ckmcsk]

how do i post the file here?

[galaxys]

how do i post the file here?

In the post reply, there is an option to upload that looks like the below:

"Attach Files
Valid file extensions: bmp cab doc gif jpe jpeg jpg pdf png psd txt zip"

[starlety]

This is from DXHG4

[ckmcsk]

What's your OMNIA software version?
The SG official updater supports only DX region.

But it is easy to fix it for your region.
Good luck :)

How do I fix to the correct region. Mine one is i900XXHE4. pls advice

[Cutefox]

This is from DXHG4

Thank Starlety, but we want the vibetonz from earlier rom than G4.. ckmcsk, can you post yours?

[NewForce]

I recently got a hold of an unlocked 16GB SGH-i900 Omnia. The phone is excellent in every regard except for 3G reception, which I can't seem to get on at&t. I think this may be caused by a ROM incompatibility with a US 3G network. at&t tells me their 3G is on the 2100Mhz radio band. The Omnia is HSDPA compatible on the 850 and 1900Mhz bands in the US.

Anyone have any suggestions?
Jes, u didn't check it before you buy? Samsung will be releasing a seperate 3G version of OMNIA for America market.

Think you'll need to wait for the OMNIA to be official launch in the States, and then pay$ and get your unit flash to US rom. :)

[NewForce]

i900 is not the best WM Phone.
HTC Touch Pro is the best all-in-1 WM Phone now.
Also, Samsung material quality is very terrible & cheap.



Haha... u r joking right?
How can a not on the market phone is the best all-in-1 WM phone? Ppl, wake-up! :p

If you still insist you're right about it, then those phone 2 or even 5 years down the road will be the best All-in-1 WM phone. :D

[seninho]

Hey,

got my Omnia yesterday! It's great! But I have a small problem. When I want to watch big videofiles (xvid), TouchPlayer (integated) gives an Error.

I installed CorePlayer 1.22 and it worked great, but now Coreplay won't start...? Any suggestions what to do? Is there a newer version of Coreplayer then 1.22??

[DoctorT]

Hey,

got my Omnia yesterday! It's great! But I have a small problem. When I want to watch big videofiles (xvid), TouchPlayer (integated) gives an Error.

I installed CorePlayer 1.22 and it worked great, but now Coreplay won't start...? Any suggestions what to do? Is there a newer version of Coreplayer then 1.22??

this happens if you don't exit coreplayer but just click the upper x-button. coreplayer is still running and trying to start it again fails. to solve the problem just soft reset and from now on exit coreplayer in the menu...

[seninho]

this happens if you don't exit coreplayer but just click the upper x-button. coreplayer is still running and trying to start it again fails. to solve the problem just soft reset and from now on exit coreplayer in the menu...

Thanks for answering, but that didn't solve the problem. Stopped the task, resetted the phone...nothing!

Solution here was to update to Version 1.2.5! Works fine on my Omnia!:)

[DoctorT]

just wanted to suggest visiting http://www.samsung-omnia.org/ regarding discussion on the Omnia as the forum admins here don't want to give it a own section in the forum...
so far just little activity there but I hope this will change...

and no - I don't have any relationship to these guys, just looking for ONE place to discuss the best WM phone so far!

if anybody has another idea where to discuss the Omnia please post the link - I haven't found any other place (except some sites in Singapore with little useful information)!

[ripclaw2002]

just wanted to suggest visiting http://www.samsung-omnia.org/ regarding discussion on the Omnia as the forum admins here don't want to give it a own section in the forum...
so far just little activity there but I hope this will change...

and no - I don't have any relationship to these guys, just looking for ONE place to discuss the best WM phone so far!

if anybody has another idea where to discuss the Omnia please post the link - I haven't found any other place (except some sites in Singapore with little useful information)!

i think some other sites have pretty good information :
http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=100861&st=170
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=1866126

[ripclaw2002]

Thank Starlety, but we want the vibetonz from earlier rom than G4.. ckmcsk, can you post yours?
cutefox
did u manage to get hold of vibetonz pre G4 ?

[orb3000]

It has no Keyboard!! first thing I woud consider before buying Omnia
No VGA
Too similar to Iphone...............

So I´ll wait......, I´m sure 09 will give us much better options

Just my opinion

Cheers

[paulobrien]

Fix for 'incorrect software version' message:

http://www.modaco.com/content/samsung-i900-omnia-http-i900-modaco-com/271215/incorrect-software-version-when-updating-fix/

P

[DoctorT]

i think some other sites have pretty good information :
http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=100861&st=170
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=1866126

but that's exactly what I DON'T want: one huge thread where everything is discussed - who wants to catch up with an over 400 pages strong thread (in case of ppcsg) - useless for me...

thanks anyway! ;)

[cruzzmz]

has anybody posted the omnia raw rom yet?

[joele]

i900 is not the best WM Phone.
HTC Touch Pro is the best all-in-1 WM Phone now.
Also, Samsung material quality is very terrible & cheap.



Well if Samsung is terrible and cheap then HTC is downright junk, not that I believe that, but my i780 build is much better than my previous HTC touch..

[badaas]

Also, Samsung material quality is very terrible & cheap.



lmao, every htc ive had (tytn ii, polaris, dual) have had build issues., wonky screens, squeeky case, case misalignment, loose screws, etc.

[vincal]

hi guys,

I just flash to G4, i can received Chinese sms but how do you input the chinese word?

[Cutefox]

Fix for 'incorrect software version' message:

http://www.modaco.com/content/samsung-i900-omnia-http-i900-modaco-com/271215/incorrect-software-version-when-updating-fix/

P

i tried this.. didnt work.. anyone else tried?

[chaimd]

i tried this.. didnt work.. anyone else tried?

I think the way not to work.
Because the updater check the first 6 char of your OMNIA's ROM version string.
To modify the version string or comparering length, you can avoid the check.

Good luck :)

[ripclaw2002]

hi guys,

I just flash to G4, i can received Chinese sms but how do you input the chinese word?

click on the up arrow at the bottom of your screen beside the input selector.

[Cutefox]

I think the way not to work.
Because the updater check the first 6 char of your OMNIA's ROM version string.
To modify the version string or comparering length, you can avoid the check.

Good luck :)

so how do we modify the upgrader?? i dont want to be stuck with chinese firmware.. =( they are running G8 and it still suck than G4.. i think best for me would still be F8

[Marcos200]

Hello omnia users,

I start this thead, some days before buy my omnia.

Now I have the best pda phone of all time.

The same, the best , the Samsung Omnia.

I would like to invite all users of this wonderful ppc to attach in this thead the various themes of SPB shell that are operating at 240x400 (the resolution of omnia). I already have the Diamond skin in my Omnia, so later I ask the author to attach/Post here.

Try other sites (like PPCSG) and invite the authors to post here the themes/Skins.

Rgs,

:)

[Marcos200]

One Link



http://mysamsungomnia.wordpress.com


regards,

[jb0007]

Thanks but i am not asking if any navigation software is working on it.

What i want is if any one of you can go to bluetooth manager and check in there if it is Microsoft or Broadcomm/Widcomm.

Is possible to install Broadcom Bluetooth Stack ?

[chatzichristidis]

I tried the modaco trick for region change on a german unbranded omnia but no luck.....anybody with a helping idea??
thanks

[sicksadsun]

One Link



http://mysamsungomnia.wordpress.com


regards,

Hello all,

i've read there something quite boring :

Feature | Diamond | Omnia
ROM Update | Always (Xda Dev) | Seldom


Does it mean, that our beloved xda dev wont give us some nice Roms for our omnias ?
I've tryied the diamond for a week and i decided to send it back in order to buy the Omnia... it was a very hard choice... and i wonder if i haven't make the right choice !

[vincal]

click on the up arrow at the bottom of your screen beside the input selector.

Thanks, I found it , Is so silly of me :D

[vincal]

hi, I downloaded a flash 7 in my i900 buy i still can't get it to work while , can someone help me:confused:

[Marcos200]

You done the rigth choise, this phone is mutch better than diamond.


but i`m also disapointed w/ XDA Developers also.


Is close to the ppc\ world, only see the HTC .

Lot of hours in this forum and now i must change to PPCSG....!!!!

or not...:), but in terms of wiki and roms is close, till now!:cool::confused:

[vincal]

does anyone know which firmware is this from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnDStaRX64E its cool

[Marcos200]

well,

The home screan is one home plugin install in factory rom in omnia - calls "samsung omnia 1" or 2. Pick and check box in home screan plugins selection window. For TouchFlo efect i dont now, but i must investigate.

[Marcos200]

Omnia Users,

Try "Winterface" in your omnia, its great IU for emulate the iPhone, but mutch mutch better. The software it`s Vito Software realise.

http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=UiCC8UDRPGU


i try in my omnia and love the software, so easy to scroll and work amazing:eek:

free trial 14 days

rgs,

[nanotech2]

Hello,

I got the Omnia about three weeks ago. Everything is great, except a BIG HEAVY FLAW is the screen. No vga, not very brilliant looking (brightness w/ good contrast), and heavily washed out in sunlight.

No keyboard was ok for me even I was going from an HTC Advantage to this...but the screen is terrible. I am almost wondering if a 3rd party should make a bright, readable in sunlight (better transreflective screen I suppose), vga screen for this as a mod for $200 and then they can take the old screen and sell it to somebody else somehow. That is the ONLY flaw....but it is a big one.

Now I am waiting for the xperia...which doesn't seem to have as good a camera, but I don't care for that much and though it's screen is 0.2 inches smaller, atleast its wvga! and hopefully it will be nice/bright and readable as well.

I doubt any wm6 phone screen has ever been as nice as the iphone screen, but that's what we really need in these wm6 phones.

[ripclaw2002]

Hello,

I got the Omnia about three weeks ago. Everything is great, except a BIG HEAVY FLAW is the screen. No vga, not very brilliant looking (brightness w/ good contrast), and heavily washed out in sunlight.

No keyboard was ok for me even I was going from an HTC Advantage to this...but the screen is terrible. I am almost wondering if a 3rd party should make a bright, readable in sunlight (better transreflective screen I suppose), vga screen for this as a mod for $200 and then they can take the old screen and sell it to somebody else somehow. That is the ONLY flaw....but it is a big one.

Now I am waiting for the xperia...which doesn't seem to have as good a camera, but I don't care for that much and though it's screen is 0.2 inches smaller, atleast its wvga! and hopefully it will be nice/bright and readable as well.

I doubt any wm6 phone screen has ever been as nice as the iphone screen, but that's what we really need in these wm6 phones.

the title of your post seems to run contrary to the title of this thread

[fenomeno83]

hello! someone can post a set of videos at vga resolution taken with omnia with new rom?post these in megaupload,rapidshare or similar (not youtube!)please..it's important for me!thanks

[fenomeno83]

Hello omnia users,

I start this thead, some days before buy my omnia.

Now I have the best pda phone of all time.

The same, the best , the Samsung Omnia.

I would like to invite all users of this wonderful ppc to attach in this thead the various themes of SPB shell that are operating at 240x400 (the resolution of omnia). I already have the Diamond skin in my Omnia, so later I ask the author to attach/Post here.

Try other sites (like PPCSG) and invite the authors to post here the themes/Skins.

Rgs,

:)

have you diamond skins that works perfectly in omnia?

[ckmcsk]

Hi ckmcsk,
can you do me a favor? can you copy vibetonz.exe found in windows folder in your rom? and post it here? the G4 rom have the haptic feedback quite heavily crippled and i lost the ability for it to vibrate on every screen, which sucks for typing sms now.. i tried changing registry and everything still can find nothing.. so i think it is to do with this file.. if you can pleasssseeee post it for me so i can try out for the others if this solve the problems of cippled haptics.. thanks

Here is the vibeTonz.exe file but renamed as .zip Hope it helps to restore the haptic feel on newer rom

[Marcos200]

have you diamond skins that works perfectly in omnia?

Hi friends,

Till now we have 2 skins for SPB Shell in Omnia

http://www.ppcsg.com/lofiversion/index.php/t101174.html

All the credits for Simon0311, great work Man, i go invite you to this tread also, and i have your skin in my Omnia , the only thing i need to change is the launcher and make the theme like the "Diamond Greatball theme".

The other one is this one (i never try )
http://www.ppcsg.com/lofiversion/index.php/t101091.html

All the credits for Simon0311 (Luiggi and Heefi

thanks for the great work

Let`s invite also the Greatbal to make a Skin for Omnia, the best WM Phone at the moment.In my last device (touch cruiser) i allways have themes from the great, the best Greatbal.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=402021

that all for the moment.

Thanks for the work of Simon0311 and also Greatbal to inspire us.:)

[hamansan]

Hi friends,

Till now we have 2 skins for SPB Shell in Omnia

http://www.ppcsg.com/lofiversion/index.php/t101174.html

All the credits for Simon0311, great work Man, i go invite you to this tread also, and i have your skin in my Omnia , the only thing i need to change is the launcher and make the theme like the "Diamond Greatball theme".

The other one is this one (i never try )
http://www.ppcsg.com/lofiversion/index.php/t101091.html

All the credits for Simon0311 (Luiggi and Heefi

thanks for the great work

Let`s invite also the Greatbal to make a Skin for Omnia, the best WM Phone at the moment.In my last device (touch cruiser) i allways have themes from the great, the best Greatbal.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=402021

that all for the moment.

Thanks for the work of Simon0311 and also Greatbal to inspire us.:)

Nice works.

[lumospan]

I have some questions regarding Samsung Omnia and I hope you guys out there are able to help with it.In addition, I am still a newbie.

1)How can I change my homescreen as I heard there are 3 different types of homescreens available?
or any other suggestion that I can change my Skins/Wallpapers and Icons for Omnia?
2) Where can I download free Chinese software and games for Omnia?
(or where can I purchase games in Singapore?)
3) Is it normal that Omnia hangs frequently while using it?
4)I have problems figuring out the GPS(NAV fone)provided, how can I set my location and look out for my maps?plus sometimes it says "GPS not fix" (I know nothing about GPS setting)
5)Can I add more options to my widget?
6)Can exe format files work in Omnia?
7) How can I multi-delete songs/pictures/videos in file explorer or any suggestion?
8)I couldnt send all selected items by bluetooth, is that a problem?
9) Is there any different when using Opera, Internet explorer and google?

I deeply appreciate your opinion and help!

[rulzart]

I think the way not to work.
Because the updater check the first 6 char of your OMNIA's ROM version string.
To modify the version string or comparering length, you can avoid the check.

Good luck :)

Can you clarify on this? Would be nice to know how to ignore the version check.

[Marcos200]

I have some questions regarding Samsung Omnia and I hope you guys out there are able to help with it.In addition, I am still a newbie.

1)How can I change my homescreen as I heard there are 3 different types of homescreens available?
or any other suggestion that I can change my Skins/Wallpapers and Icons for Omnia?
2) Where can I download free Chinese software and games for Omnia?
(or where can I purchase games in Singapore?)
3) Is it normal that Omnia hangs frequently while using it?
4)I have problems figuring out the GPS(NAV fone)provided, how can I set my location and look out for my maps?plus sometimes it says "GPS not fix" (I know nothing about GPS setting)
5)Can I add more options to my widget?
6)Can exe format files work in Omnia?
7) How can I multi-delete songs/pictures/videos in file explorer or any suggestion?
8)I couldnt send all selected items by bluetooth, is that a problem?
9) Is there any different when using Opera, Internet explorer and google?

I deeply appreciate your opinion and help!


tomorrow i give my opinion, sorry , now i`m in exotic place in holidays, and i go with my family :)for some beers at the bars..he.he.

rgs

[galaxys]

tomorrow i give my opinion, sorry , now i`m in exotic place in holidays, and i go with my family :)for some beers at the bars..he.he. rgs

Beer sound great! Have fun!

FYI: here's a new thread on omnia drivers, ringtones, and more...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=417825

[sd_flip]

Here is the vibeTonz.exe file but renamed as .zip Hope it helps to restore the haptic feel on newer rom

I downloaded the file and renamed it as .exe how do i install it on my omnia? thanks.

[lumospan]

tomorrow i give my opinion, sorry , now i`m in exotic place in holidays, and i go with my family :)for some beers at the bars..he.he.

rgs

Oh...no problem for that! Enjoy your holidays!!! and thanks for replying.=))

[Prerna]

Hello all,

i've read there something quite boring :

Feature | Diamond | Omnia
ROM Update | Always (Xda Dev) | Seldom


Does it mean, that our beloved xda dev wont give us some nice Roms for our omnias ?
I've tryied the diamond for a week and i decided to send it back in order to buy the Omnia... it was a very hard choice... and i wonder if i haven't make the right choice !

Out of curiosity, which shop allows you to try a phone for a week, then have it exchanged against another?

[homer285]

Help please!
Can some kind soul please upload reg (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Drivers \ BuiltIn \ WaveDev) in txt or file format, I forgot to backup and destroyed all audio :o
thanks very much in advance

[hamansan]

I have some questions regarding Samsung Omnia and I hope you guys out there are able to help with it.In addition, I am still a newbie.

1)How can I change my homescreen as I heard there are 3 different types of homescreens available?
or any other suggestion that I can change my Skins/Wallpapers and Icons for Omnia?
2) Where can I download free Chinese software and games for Omnia?
(or where can I purchase games in Singapore?)
3) Is it normal that Omnia hangs frequently while using it?
4)I have problems figuring out the GPS(NAV fone)provided, how can I set my location and look out for my maps?plus sometimes it says "GPS not fix" (I know nothing about GPS setting)
5)Can I add more options to my widget?
6)Can exe format files work in Omnia?
7) How can I multi-delete songs/pictures/videos in file explorer or any suggestion?
8)I couldnt send all selected items by bluetooth, is that a problem?
9) Is there any different when using Opera, Internet explorer and google?

I deeply appreciate your opinion and help!

Hi, let me answer some of your questions:
for Q 1. go to setting-personal-today-items. you can choose what plugin in
for Q3. i have no issue with my phone. what ROM version you are using?
for Q5. do not think so.
for Q9. there are lots of differences but i prefer Opera the most.

You may want to go to here http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showforum=16 for more info.

[hamansan]

Help please!
Can some kind soul please upload reg (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Drivers \ BuiltIn \ WaveDev) in txt or file format, I forgot to backup and destroyed all audio :o
thanks very much in advance

I want to help but you need to teach me how.

[homer285]

I want to help but you need to teach me how.
Thank you very much but I have to hard reset.

[loquilloskate]

Hello to all, pardon for my writing in English, I am of Argentinean. I want to know if somebody samples some game that utilize the acelerometro in the samsung omnia. It intrigues me that nobody speaks of that. Not even of programs or novel applications that work in the omnia. Does so little importance give to these things? Please users and fortunate possessors of the samsung omnia comment on this topic. And programmers and creators of games and applications for pocket pc put piles and a lot of force to develop good and novel applications for this marvel. greetings to all.

[sicksadsun]

Out of curiosity, which shop allows you to try a phone for a week, then have it exchanged against another?

Not a shop, directly from my provider ( SFR : France ). When you order through the webshop, you've got one week to make your decision... Mostly due to a french law...

[jeffharris]

Hi

I've had the Omnia for 10 days now. It took a LOT of playng and tweaking (as I like a very complicated device), but, I officially have a full bloated Omnia, with beautiful skins, GPS, apps, etc... and, all is working perfect. I do introduce it to my friends with iPhones, as their phone on steroids. Although, I do have to reset maybe twice a day, due to maybe one screen hang, and, one EDGE hang. But, that's WM, at least for the EDGE hang - has happened with me with T-Mo USA, on every WM device I've had. But, I've never had a WM device, I can watch Slingbox, open a couple of apps like office, take and make a few calls, receive and send a few messages, and NOT have to reset!

The Omnia is by far the best Windows mobile phone ever. And, being a connoisseur of design, it is an enjoyable device to look at, and others to see - means a lot to me during my day.

And, everyone keeps talking about how the lower rez screen is a deal killer. Can't it be true that it not being 640x480, help make the battery life as good as it is on this device? (and, it IS good). No on eseems to have thought of that as the reson. I think this is the tradeoff Samsung decided on, and, I am all in favor of it.

I think it is very useable, and I feel no resolution is missing - AND, unlike the HTC Diamonds, and Touch pros and things, it is a nice, luxuriously big screen. And, unlike all other WM devices (for me), will LAST a day of rigorous use.

[KChauJen]

If everything of i900 has made all of You're being happy then this's OK, but there's one thing, to my opinion, is make this device being the top when the Samsung's programmer link the (internal) memory storage to the 16G (or 8G) of "My Storage"

If You're using the WM for awhile, then You know that the default of installed programs and the documents is in memory storage, but this storage is very limited due to flash memory installed in our devices. Now, Samsung has intergrated the flash memory to 16G but, unfortunately, it's still a part of external memory like the add-on SD card, and then when the Samsung add more programs to the rom (like upgraded-rom G4), the internal memory storage is being shrunk and if You have the Outlook data (Calendar, contact...) of about 10 years of working, your pim.vol will take a big part and leave a little room for your desired appz...

I understand that, some of our member said, move the installed programs to My Storage, but with some programs like SPB Mobile Shell, and the other... should be in the internal memory. Even some programs, we installed to My Storage, but some of DLLs of this program still puts its to the Windows directory and the result is some day, we don't have enought memory of the other documents like messages....

With the knowledge and programming skill of Samsung, I wonder to know why don't they link or expanded the internal memory to 16G while, I remember, our Brothers in XDA-Developers forum can do the good job on HX-4700.

With the advertising of i900 with 16G, I think, it's a tricky to make competition with iPhone and leading to our mis-undertanding that the memory storage is 16G, but actually, it's just the external memory like SD card and create a lot trouble for new users and the headache for our experienced users.

With me, this problem should be solved by Samsung and we have to wait for year to years but if, our brother in XDA-Developer put their hands (the mod-rom), then just about a month, this device is being perfect.

For my wish, please our brothers take a look and give us a hand to make our wish (I hope) to be true...

Thanks so much...

KC

[galaxys]

Well said and good points @jeffharris & @KChauJen!!

I'm almost convinced to get this great device. So if anyone know's of a used WWE Omnia for sale or a good site to get used ones, then pm me...

[shruff]

Yep its best PPC I have owned, GPS with Tomtom is flawless, camera is very acceptable quality, 16GB flash memory is ample also can expand storage another 16GB, thats massive! Plus it has a built in optical mouse pad I find it very useful, oh and it an power off unlike any PPC I owned before.
Samsung really did a great job with design, feel and packing in all the functionality, its really a pleasure to use. I only wish device with big LCD and many features can have a battery that lasts longer and one criticism I have is battery life, its terrible and takes 2+ hrs to fully charge, also if using GPS and car charger is connected the battery cannot sustain the drain rate to charge rate, thus, battery dies even though connected to power sorce, a huge huge design flaw IMHO.

[makavelitha]

Hi i'm new here :)

I recently bought the Omnia, it's a very nice phone and my first WM Mobile Phone, but one thing is bad, none of the SPB Mobile Shell Themes from the xda-developers forums do work on my omnia, does anyone have some nice working SPB Mobile Themes for the Omnia?

greez MakaveliTha

[whatledog]

Anybody do any "tv-out" with a projector, yet? That's one thing that will make me want to look at the omnia:)

[chaimd]

Can you clarify on this? Would be nice to know how to ignore the version check.

If you want to cook OMNIA ROM safely,
you must disasemble the updater and patch to avoid several checks.
And there are two different version of the DXHG4 updater at least.

But only avoiding the version check does not need to disasemble.
Please look the updater with a binary editor at own yourself.
It's not a hard work.

Ofcourse, I already have cooked OMNIA ROM.
But I'm sorry for I have no time to eplain,
I'm prefer to take a distance from Samsung user's community.
Good luck :)

[chatzichristidis]

can you please refer us , a binary editor? to do the job?
I would be grateful for any additional info

[fenomeno83]

someone can post a set of videos at vga resolution taken with omnia with new rom?post these in megaupload,rapidshare or similar (not youtube!)please..it's important for me!thanks

[fenomeno83]

Hi friends,

Till now we have 2 skins for SPB Shell in Omnia

http://www.ppcsg.com/lofiversion/index.php/t101174.html



thanks..but work at full screen?400x240?

[homer285]

If you want to cook OMNIA ROM safely,
you must disasemble the updater and patch to avoid several checks.
And there are two different version of the DXHG4 updater at least.

But only avoiding the version check does not need to disasemble.
Please look the updater with a binary editor at own yourself.
It's not a hard work.

Ofcourse, I already have cooked OMNIA ROM.
But I'm sorry for I have no time to eplain,
I'm prefer to take a distance from Samsung user's community.
Good luck :)
Why dont you give us more info, ofcourse if you already had a custom rom, why would you not share it, who knows someone might press donate button. Just to brag and be patronizing seems uneccassary.

[homer285]

Anybody do any "tv-out" with a projector, yet? That's one thing that will make me want to look at the omnia:)
It is surely possible, however, you should be realistic about quality when compared to dvd, HD, PC, camcorder, etc. If you plan to buy this device soley based around TV output and you have expectations that it will compare to any of the above then save your money.
If however you want a great WinMo thats well built and has functionality then Omnia has it!

[whatledog]

As I go around to my clients, I have just a few slides to show. I don't need anything spectacular, just readable coming from a projector. It would save me from carrying a laptop. Having a usable tv out would just about complete my needs as an "all around" device.

[g00ndu]

homer, chaimd is a well respected guy. He had cooked many roms, and guided a lot of users here.

He is not trying to brag nor being patronizing, in fact he's trying to guide you guys along as well.

As to the binary editor, there are many free ones out there. A google search would be able to yield results. You can try to get the XVI32.

[kerx11]

Hello, how make a hard reset (cause bloquage in the demarrage) on an OMNIA DXHG4.
Thank you

[fenomeno83]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2540653&postcount=99
:confused:

[rulzart]

If you want to cook OMNIA ROM safely,
you must disasemble the updater and patch to avoid several checks.
And there are two different version of the DXHG4 updater at least.

But only avoiding the version check does not need to disasemble.
Please look the updater with a binary editor at own yourself.
It's not a hard work.

Ofcourse, I already have cooked OMNIA ROM.
But I'm sorry for I have no time to eplain,
I'm prefer to take a distance from Samsung user's community.
Good luck :)

I have a binary editor (Visual Studio 2008)
But what should I look for? And what to delete/edit?

[homer285]

homer, chaimd is a well respected guy. He had cooked many roms, and guided a lot of users here.

He is not trying to brag nor being patronizing, in fact he's trying to guide you guys along as well.

As to the binary editor, there are many free ones out there. A google search would be able to yield results. You can try to get the XVI32.
Fair enough, however I call it as I see it and Im sure he wont loose any sleep over it.
I know exactly what a binary editor is and does, thankyou!

[homer285]

Hello, how make a hard reset (cause bloquage in the demarrage) on an OMNIA DXHG4.
Thank you
One way is, turn Omnia off 'Power button 5 seconds' wait until completely black screen, press and hold call+end+power together for about 5-10 seconds.

[mAzTT]

As the title says, can the Omnia or has the Omnia been loaded with the TouchFLO 3D ?

[KChauJen]

If you want to cook OMNIA ROM safely,
you must disasemble the updater and patch to avoid several checks.
And there are two different version of the DXHG4 updater at least.

But only avoiding the version check does not need to disasemble.
Please look the updater with a binary editor at own yourself.
It's not a hard work.

Ofcourse, I already have cooked OMNIA ROM.
But I'm sorry for I have no time to eplain,
I'm prefer to take a distance from Samsung user's community.
Good luck :)

Please give us some of your precious time by show us the way to cook SHG-900 Rom.
Your guide will give our community more valuable information and the others can follow to continue on the future.

Thanks so much,

KC

[fenomeno83]

theme adapted for omnia by an italian user (mikibest)
http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/8697/240x400939568hm7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/8697/240x400939568hm7.83225390a2.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=115&i=240x400939568hm7.jpg)

download
http://rapidshare.com/files/138562701/Omniai900Theme.zip.html

[tim1979]

Hi chaimd,
so glad that someone had cooked Omnia ROM..
but whats the point if you dont share it?
i personally feel that if you accomplish something without sharing then it will be a total waste since no one know how good the thing is...

[texture]

i900XCHG5: http://rapidshare.de/files/40250388/i900XCHG5.rar.html

GrandPrix Flasher: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?qgaiqsqstfb

:)

[rulzart]

i900XCHG5: http://rapidshare.de/files/40250388/i900XCHG5.rar.html

GrandPrix Flasher: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?qgaiqsqstfb

:)

Is this a cooked ROM? In english?

[homer285]

I think G5 is an offical release perhaps from Europe or elsewhere, thanks very much Texture. Do you have more info on build, bugs, fixes etc?
cheers.

[mAzTT]

As the title says, can the Omnia or has the Omnia been loaded with the TouchFLO 3D ?

LOL Hate to quote myself, but..

[braap]

i900XCHG5: http://rapidshare.de/files/40250388/i900XCHG5.rar.html

GrandPrix Flasher: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?qgaiqsqstfb

:)

Any instructions/help on how to flash this ROM?

[homer285]

LOL Hate to quote myself, but..
The answer is no, HTC Touch Pro and Diamond do though.

[homer285]

Personally I think APBilbo's Throttle Launcher coupled with 3dtouchflo poo's all over SPB
http://img37.picoodle.com/data/img37/3/8/20/f_CapScr0006m_f9bbfb3.pnghttp://img28.picoodle.com/data/img28/3/8/20/f_CapScr0001m_542a4e6.png

[bobsbbq]

Personally I think APBilbo's Throttle Launcher coupled with 3dtouchflo poo's all over SPB
http://img37.picoodle.com/data/img37/3/8/20/f_CapScr0006m_f9bbfb3.pnghttp://img28.picoodle.com/data/img28/3/8/20/f_CapScr0001m_542a4e6.png

I agree. Just got my omnia Today FW version G3. Will be interested to know if the G5 is English and if it is flashable to a Thailand ROM.

I will look in to skin ThrottleLauncher for I900. It should not be too hard but I need some time to get used to this new device. I have also the I780 which I like very much. I will share the skinned version when I have it. Will look even better with the icons at the bottom.

[dheewatara]

i900XCHG5: http://rapidshare.de/files/40250388/i900XCHG5.rar.html

GrandPrix Flasher: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?qgaiqsqstfb

:)
Hi texture
My omnia rom version is i900DXHG3 (ss Thai).
can i flash to this version?

thank.

[binh]

i900XCHG5: http://rapidshare.de/files/40250388/i900XCHG5.rar.html

GrandPrix Flasher: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?qgaiqsqstfb

:)

Hi texture, I am asking for help over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2544706 because I already am miserably unsuccesful in updating my ROM. May I ask some help directly here?

1. Is that ROM i900XCHG5 English version?
2. What is that GrandPrix Flahser used for?
3. How to use all those? If you can, please give some instruction.
4. Could you provide another download link? It seem like I can't download anything from rapidshare. It always says: "Download-session invalid. Please click here."

Thanks in advance.

[bobsbbq]

Hi texture
My omnia rom version is i900DXHG3 (ss Thai).
can i flash to this version?

thank.

Looks like we are in the same boat. I bought mine in Pattaya 24.9K Where did you get yours and how much if you don't mind me asking.

[dheewatara]

Looks like we are in the same boat. I bought mine in Pattaya 24.9K Where did you get yours and how much if you don't mind me asking.
Hi bobsbq
I bought from Samsung Shop at Siamparagon, bkk, Thailand about 24.99 k ฿.

[g00ndu]

Hi texture, I am asking for help over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2544706 because I already am miserably unsuccesful in updating my ROM. May I ask some help directly here?

1. Is that ROM i900XCHG5 English version?
2. What is that GrandPrix Flahser used for?
3. How to use all those? If you can, please give some instruction.
4. Could you provide another download link? It seem like I can't download anything from rapidshare. It always says: "Download-session invalid. Please click here."

Thanks in advance.
Grand prix is the flasher for i900, like the mirage tool (by le55) is for i780.

I'm quite certain the rom is not WWE, you can refer to the following website for details. Perhaps use google translator.

http://www.pocketpt.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=23686

I really wish you well in your search for a better solution.

[dawnh]

Some guy upgrade his rom to the newest H1 version from the Samsung Customer Center. But this rom seems not publish by www.samsungmobile.com
Please see here , some screenshot about the H1 rom.
http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=101253&st=220&p=741195&#entry741195

[braap]

Grand prix is the flasher for i900, like the mirage tool (by le55) is for i780.

I'm quite certain the rom is not WWE, you can refer to the following website for details. Perhaps use google translator.

http://www.pocketpt.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=23686

I really wish you well in your search for a better solution.

Anyone been able to use the grandprix tool? It doesn't detect my phone. Does it have to be in bootloader mode?

[g00ndu]

I believe it should be the same way how the mirage tool works. Should be in bootloader mode.

Note: I do not have a Omnia, but did take a look at the grandprix.

[Imanoltxo]

Hello. Has the omnia capacitive screen like iphone?.
It seems like the diamond also have (only the bottom).
Thanks.

[zyzou]

Anyone been able to use the grandprix tool? It doesn't detect my phone. Does it have to be in bootloader mode?
Detection went fine on my machine: I just flashed my German omnia with the XCHG5 rom by using the GrandPrix Flasher and switching my phone in Bootloader mode.
Unfortunately, the rom posted by Texture is a Spanish rom :(
Does anyone have a flashable English or French rom for the Omnia?

Cheers!

[DaZelator]

My first post... Hope adding to this thread is preferred rather than starting a new one. I have used Search and even Google does not provide the below info. :p

I have been looking for the specifications and availability of the TV-Out Cable for the Samsung i900 Omnia (hence, with S20pin interface). It seems to be the same as for the D880, G600 and U900: AATCS10CBEC. Only the Samsung Mobile India site is listing this accessoire on http://in.samsungmobile.com/accessory/AATCS10. Googling this product code shows that the cable is not widely available, yet, but found in some Turkish, Greek and German internet shops.

Please note that the other TV-Out Cables from Samsung Mobile (i.e. http://uk.samsungmobile.com/accessory/ATC011, http://uk.samsungmobile.com/accessory/ATC012 and http://uk.samsungmobile.com/accessory/ATC020) are probably not compatible with the Omnia due to the different interface.

With regard to other cables (e.g. chargers, sync cables, wired headphones), at least the following phone models seem to be using the S20pin interface as well: C450, D880, F210, F250, G600, G800, I450, I550, I560, I780, J700, M600, L760, P520 and U900. Hence, their accessoires might well fit on the Omnia, too.

Hope this is useful to you. Please do let know if any of the above details are incorrect, as I do not have the Omnia myself, yet, so not able to test/verify it.

Cheers,

DaZelator.

[ericmky]

Detection went fine on my machine: I just flashed my German omnia with the XCHG5 rom by using the GrandPrix Flasher and switching my phone in Bootloader mode.
Unfortunately, the rom posted by Texture is a Spanish rom :(
Does anyone have a flashable English or French rom for the Omnia?

Cheers!

zyzou,
sorry for the question, but are you sure that ROM is a Spanish ROM, after flashing your Omnia is in Spanish???
Thanks

[g00ndu]

zyzou,
sorry for the question, but are you sure that ROM is a Spanish ROM, after flashing your Omnia is in Spanish???
Thanks
My guess is it is a Portuguese rom. And when I went to the pocketpt website, there is a link available which leads to the G4 rom.

[dawnh]

What need to do before using Grandprix to flash the phone:

Install active sync(XP or 2003) or WDC(Vista or 2008).
Install the samsung Modem driver,you can get it from here,click the second button:
http://www.samsungmobile.com/promotion/omnia/sg/sub02_xp.jsp
http://www.samsungmobile.com/promotion/omnia/sg/sub02_Vista.jsp

Then you can start the Grandprix.

If you use Vista, disable UAC first, or you'll get an error messege when start the Grandprix :OpenSCManager failed (5)

Load the correct rom file ,and click detect.
Make sure your phone is turned off. Then plug in the usb cable, your phone will auto start shortly. If not ,press the start button on the phone.
After first screen shows on the phone , Grandprix will detect the connection and auto start the upgrade.

I've tested several rom versions, all work perfect.

If someone need the Vista version of Grandprix, i will upload it.

[KriZ24]

What need to do before using Grandprix to flash the phone:

Install active sync(XP or 2003) or WDC(Vista or 2008).
Install the samsung Modem driver,you can get it from here,click the second button:
http://www.samsungmobile.com/promotion/omnia/sg/sub02_xp.jsp
http://www.samsungmobile.com/promotion/omnia/sg/sub02_Vista.jsp

Then you can start the Grandprix.

If you use Vista, disable UAC first, or you'll get an error messege when start the Grandprix :OpenSCManager failed (5)

Load the correct rom file ,and click detect.
Make sure your phone is turned off. Then plug in the usb cable, your phone will auto start shortly. If not ,press the start button on the phone.
After first screen shows on the phone , Grandprix will detect the connection and auto start the upgrade.

I've tested several rom versions, all work perfect.

If someone need the Vista version of Grandprix, i will upload it.



So a phone bought in germany can easily be made a UK phone?

Thanks in advance for the answers!!

[dawnh]

So a phone bought in germany can easily be made a UK phone?

Thanks in advance for the answers!!

please see this link:
http://www.samsung-omnia.org/index.php/topic,134.0.html
Perhaps doesn't work on German version, but it does work on my Philippines version.

[bobsbbq]

theme adapted for omnia by an italian user (mikibest)
http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/8697/240x400939568hm7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/8697/240x400939568hm7.83225390a2.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=115&i=240x400939568hm7.jpg)

download
http://rapidshare.com/files/138562701/Omniai900Theme.zip.html

What version of SPB MS are you using?

[rulzart]

What need to do before using Grandprix to flash the phone:

Install active sync(XP or 2003) or WDC(Vista or 2008).
Install the samsung Modem driver,you can get it from here,click the second button:
http://www.samsungmobile.com/promotion/omnia/sg/sub02_xp.jsp
http://www.samsungmobile.com/promotion/omnia/sg/sub02_Vista.jsp

Then you can start the Grandprix.

If you use Vista, disable UAC first, or you'll get an error messege when start the Grandprix :OpenSCManager failed (5)

Load the correct rom file ,and click detect.
Make sure your phone is turned off. Then plug in the usb cable, your phone will auto start shortly. If not ,press the start button on the phone.
After first screen shows on the phone , Grandprix will detect the connection and auto start the upgrade.

I've tested several rom versions, all work perfect.

If someone need the Vista version of Grandprix, i will upload it.

Thanks, you're the man!
But I do need the Vista version of grandprix :)

[braap]

What need to do before using Grandprix to flash the phone:

Install active sync(XP or 2003) or WDC(Vista or 2008).
Install the samsung Modem driver,you can get it from here,click the second button:
http://www.samsungmobile.com/promotion/omnia/sg/sub02_xp.jsp
http://www.samsungmobile.com/promotion/omnia/sg/sub02_Vista.jsp

Then you can start the Grandprix.

If you use Vista, disable UAC first, or you'll get an error messege when start the Grandprix :OpenSCManager failed (5)

Load the correct rom file ,and click detect.
Make sure your phone is turned off. Then plug in the usb cable, your phone will auto start shortly. If not ,press the start button on the phone.
After first screen shows on the phone , Grandprix will detect the connection and auto start the upgrade.

I've tested several rom versions, all work perfect.

If someone need the Vista version of Grandprix, i will upload it.

Grandprix can only find the Loader file, when why Try to cheese the ROM file, can't find it in the folder where it's located!

How long it takes the process? It looks like I'm stuck in the 11%

Cheers,

[braap]

Grandprix can only find the Loader file, when why Try to cheese the ROM file, can't find it in the folder where it's located!

How long it takes the process? It looks like I'm stuck in the 11%

Cheers,

Forget my question about the file, I have figured out now

[bobsbbq]

Forget my question about the file, I have figured out now

Let us know if it works? I think the one posted is spanish.

[braap]

It has been there for 5 minutes.

[braap]

It has been there for 5 minutes.
I was working on Parallels on top of OSX so maybe that was the reason.

Using a native XP instalation now, and aparently is going well now

[bobsbbq]

I was working on Parallels on top of OSX so maybe that was the reason.

Using a native XP instalation now, and aparently is going well now

Which version are you flashing? Is it the one posted here? the Spanish or Portuguese ROM? Or did you find another English ROM?

[braap]

I'm flashing the one in this post. It's Portuguese ROM

I'll try to get a English one, but for me this one is better than the german cause....I'm Portuguese.

[texture]

I have also i908 english firmware but i don't know if it's possible to flash it on i900.

[zyzou]

I have also i908 english firmware but i don't know if it's possible to flash it on i900.
Hi Texture,

If you could upload that firmware, I will gladly give it a try on my Omnia flashed with the Portugese G5 rom.

[chaimd]

I have a binary editor (Visual Studio 2008)
But what should I look for? And what to delete/edit?

Please search i900DX in UTF-16.
I checked disassembled codes of the 1st updater.
You can change to suit for your ROM version.

But it is proofed that I should take a distance from this community again.
Good luck :)

[texture]

Hi Texture,

If you could upload that firmware, I will gladly give it a try on my Omnia flashed with the Portugese G5 rom.

Stay tuned :)

...this i908 rom is an exe updater

EDIT:

i908ZHHG8_English (http://rapidshare.de/files/40286266/I908ZHHG8_ENG.rar.html)

This file is provided "as is" i don't guarantee that is completely in English.

[g00ndu]

Stay tuned :)

...this i908 rom is an exe updater

EDIT:

i908ZHHG8_English (http://rapidshare.de/files/40286266/I908ZHHG8_ENG.rar.html)

This file is provided "as is" i don't guarantee that is completely in English.

I doubt it is an english rom, it might be a chinese rom for all it matters. I have downloaded the DXHG4 (a whopping 151 MB which is an updater exe file). Tried extracting it using universal extractor, but it doesn't extract at all.

Sorry guys, won't able to help.

[texture]

Here (http://download.52samsung.com:82/52_user_upload/TJLXGM/samsung/i908/) i can find this i908 rom...there is two files...I don't have my Omnia now and i don't try nothing.

[bobsbbq]

I doubt it is an english rom, it might be a chinese rom for all it matters. I have downloaded the DXHG4 (a whopping 151 MB which is an updater exe file). Tried extracting it using universal extractor, but it doesn't extract at all.

Sorry guys, won't able to help.

gOOndu which file did you try to extract? The exe is just the updater from Samsung Singapore. Yes big file I DL it too. I just don't have the guts to change my phone settings to SG to use the updater and then take a chance on a brick with the G4 ROM. I might take a chance if they change the updater to v H1.

Will be interested if anyone tries this and reports back.

[bobsbbq]

Stay tuned :)

...this i908 rom is an exe updater

EDIT:

i908ZHHG8_English (http://rapidshare.de/files/40286266/I908ZHHG8_ENG.rar.html)

This file is provided "as is" i don't guarantee that is completely in English.

Texture where did you find it? By exe updater you mean it will not load with the loader tool.

[g00ndu]

gOOndu which file did you try to extract? The exe is just the updater from Samsung Singapore. Yes big file I DL it too. I just don't have the guts to change my phone settings to SG to use the updater and then take a chance on a brick with the G4 ROM. I might take a chance if they change the updater to v H1.

Will be interested if anyone tries this and reports back.
Bob, I doubt seriously it is just an updater tool only. It has to contain the rom file as well. I was just trying my luck to split the updater exe file, hoping I can get the various files that was compiled into the exe file. Unfortunately, it was not done it in this way.

@texture,

The url provided gives me only a "Connection Refused" Is this correct?

http://download.52samsung.com:82/52_user_upload/TJLXGM/samsung/i908/

[bobsbbq]

Bob, I doubt seriously it is just an updater tool only. It has to contain the rom file as well. I was just trying my luck to split the updater exe file, hoping I can get the various files that was compiled into the exe file. Unfortunately, it was not done it in this way.

@texture,

The url provided gives me only a "Connection Refused" Is this correct?

http://download.52samsung.com:82/52_user_upload/TJLXGM/samsung/i908/

I'm downloading this file now. no problem connecting for me. It list 2 files 1 with I908ZHHG8_ENG.zip and 1 I908ZHHG8.zip also the active sync and updater files. I already have the updater so just downloading the ENG file to see what it looks like. This ROM is about 109 mb much bigger than the I780.

[Pegasus626]

I do not get a time out and have looked around the directory above. There is also a folder called i908e with firmaware version i908EZMHG6_ENG.zip

Anyone any ideas on this ?

Stu

[KChauJen]

Please search i900DX in UTF-16.
I checked disassembled codes of the 1st updater.
You can change to suit for your ROM version.

But it is proofed that I should take a distance from this community again.
Good luck :)

Your hint has guided me to the Japanese language blog, even, i used the google translator but I can't find out what your meaning. I did tried very hard but sorry....

What I can see in there, is the new Rom H2 has released, but don't know where is the link and what the people talking about...

Please give us... some more info.

Thanks so much,

KC

[KChauJen]

It's really strange, the G4 rom is about 159M while the G8 rom is 109M.

I have no idea...

KC

[bobsbbq]

It's really strange, the G4 rom is about 159M while the G8 rom is 109M.

I have no idea...

KC

That is the updater ROM is about 110

[KChauJen]

I'm confused...

What's the difference of i900 and i908?

If it's different, then the Rom i908 can flash to i900???

Thanks,

KC

[bobsbbq]

I'm confused...

What's the difference of i900 and i908?

If it's different, then the Rom i908 can flash to i900???

Thanks,

KC

I908 is the same just named different for other countries.

[akira28hk]

Hi, can anyone tell me does the i900 can record both side's conversation? And is there any hardware button on the unit to do that while talking on the phone?

thanks

[Jorry]

Hello all!

Does someone already flashed this ROM version on a i900 (maybe german device)?

What's the difference to all other existing ROM versions?

Which is the newest ROM version flashable for a german device?

Thanks.

[shruff]

Stay tuned :)

...this i908 rom is an exe updater

EDIT:

i908ZHHG8_English (http://rapidshare.de/files/40286266/I908ZHHG8_ENG.rar.html)

This file is provided "as is" i don't guarantee that is completely in English.

Anyone flash it yet?

[DoctorT]

Hi, can anyone tell me does the i900 can record both side's conversation? And is there any hardware button on the unit to do that while talking on the phone?

thanks

yes, amazingly it does - not like on all newer HTCs... :D
but there is no hardware button to do that - I recommend an app like resco audio recorder which will record automatically...

[zyzou]

Anyone flash it yet?

I flashed this rom on my device and my Omnia is now in Chinese...
I tried to download from http://download.52samsung.com:82/52_user_upload/TJLXGM/samsung/i908/ but my connection just timed-out :(

[akira28hk]

yes, amazingly it does - not like on all newer HTCs... :D
but there is no hardware button to do that - I recommend an app like resco audio recorder which will record automatically...

wow what a quick reply!! :)

yea HTC sucks... dunno how hard to get it record one more souce of the audio.....

i didn't tried Reso b4, because I don't need auto record every calls. I am using O2 life and it have a hardware button that record the conversation whenever I need to (I am lazy to get out the pen and paper, also it's very convenience when I am walking on the street)

it's just my imagination, do u think the button for the camera will work for recording when the phone is connected?

[bobsbbq]

I flashed this rom on my device and my Omnia is now in Chinese...
I tried to download from http://download.52samsung.com:82/52_user_upload/TJLXGM/samsung/i908/ but my connection just timed-out :(

Which file did you download as there are now 2 on here. Was it this one? http://download.52samsung.com:82/52_user_upload/TJLXGM/samsung/i908/ or the other one which is a zip file from rapishare.de

[bobsbbq]

Was trying to download this file http://download.52samsung.com:82/52_user_upload/TJLXGM/samsung/i908/
Igot to about 35 % and it quit. Will try again but seems like the connection is not good.

[zyzou]

Which file did you download as there are now 2 on here. Was it this one? http://download.52samsung.com:82/52_user_upload/TJLXGM/samsung/i908/ or the other one which is a zip file from rapishare.de
I first flashed my Omnia with the zip file from rapidshare that Texture uploaded: I ended up with a Chinese version.

I went to http://download.52samsung.com:82/52_user_upload/TJLXGM/samsung/i908/ and found two files available but could not download any of them since my connection was very slow and eventually timed-out :-(
Can I get these files from a different location?

[KChauJen]

Actually, the Rom from Chinese web, which you refer ( http://download.52samsung.com:82/52_.../samsung/i908), has two version, I think so, because it has two files

* i908ZHHG8.zip
* i908ZHHG8_ENG.zip

based on the file name, the second one should be in English language. I guess.

KC

[medicar]

i will tried two roms and all are in chinese languaje

[DoctorT]

wow what a quick reply!! :)

yea HTC sucks... dunno how hard to get it record one more souce of the audio.....

i didn't tried Reso b4, because I don't need auto record every calls. I am using O2 life and it have a hardware button that record the conversation whenever I need to (I am lazy to get out the pen and paper, also it's very convenience when I am walking on the street)

it's just my imagination, do u think the button for the camera will work for recording when the phone is connected?

there is no option in the button assignment settings and afaik there is no way to make a shortcut for recording...
i hope somebody can correct me... :confused:

[alfri]

What version of SPB MS are you using?

Spb Shell Mobile 2.1

[bobsbbq]

i will tried two roms and all are in chinese languaje

Medicar did you try this one http://download.52samsung.com:82/52_user_upload/TJLXGM/samsung/i908/
The ENG version? Well it is marked ENG that does not mean it is. Can you confirm this one is Chinese

[medicar]

Medicar did you try this one http://download.52samsung.com:82/52_user_upload/TJLXGM/samsung/i908/
The ENG version? Well it is marked ENG that does not mean it is. Can you confirm this one is Chinese
Yes the two files,normal and english are in chinese.I had tried both roms.

[efjay]

Interesting to see the progress with Omnia roms. I wonder though, can someone tell me how do you get into bootloader mode? Havent seen the procedure posted here or anywhere else. thanks.

[bobsbbq]

Interesting to see the progress with Omnia roms. I wonder though, can someone tell me how do you get into bootloader mode? Havent seen the procedure posted here or anywhere else. thanks.

Most instructions just Power off with cable connected. Press Detect then Power on and it should start the download.

[g00ndu]

55%... still downloading.... will take a look at the rom and see if I can extract the programs inside. :D Also to check the language.

Will me luck... :D

[bobsbbq]

55%... still downloading.... will take a look at the rom and see if I can extract the programs inside. :D Also to check the language.

Will me luck... :D

I gave up after the report of both being Chinese. I have now sucessfully upgraded to G4 English ROM. I used the code to change my setting to Singapore then used the updater to flash. The only problem I almost had was I forgot to install the modem driver. But I got lucky I still had the I780 modem driver and it installed with no problem. I took the risk as many people have not been lucky with this ROM. I live within 2 miles of the Service center and still have my I780 so I said what the heck. Not to many changes still hope for a H1 soon. I'm leaving the phone as a Singapore settings in case there is another update.

[g00ndu]

I gave up after the report of both being Chinese. I have now sucessfully upgraded to G4 English ROM. I used the code to change my setting to Singapore then used the updater to flash. The only problem I almost had was I forgot to install the modem driver. But I got lucky I still had the I780 modem driver and it installed with no problem. I took the risk as many people have not been lucky with this ROM. I live within 2 miles of the Service center and still have my I780 so I said what the heck. Not to many changes still hope for a H1 soon. I'm leaving the phone as a Singapore settings in case there is another update.
No can do, but i notice that for the hg8 version, there is no check done, unlike the hg4. I did connect my i780 for both updater, the hg4 will verify your phone before downloading, while the hg8 does not do such check. I almost wanted to press the start button.... haha...

Bob, by the way, would you be so kind to help me dump your rom? It is pretty easy to do so. It won't damage your phone. :)
However, if you feel the slightest discomfort, it is okay. I understand... :) hehe...

[bobsbbq]

No can do, but i notice that for the hg8 version, there is no check done, unlike the hg4. I did connect my i780 for both updater, the hg4 will verify your phone before downloading, while the hg8 does not do such check. I almost wanted to press the start button.... haha...

Bob, by the way, would you be so kind to help me dump your rom? It is pretty easy to do so. It won't damage your phone. :)
However, if you feel the slightest discomfort, it is okay. I understand... :) hehe...

You will have to coach me a little and yes I will.

[bobsbbq]

Here is a video of the Final Open Market ROM. It does not state what version but I beleive from the reports in PPCSG forum it sounds like the H1.

If you have never seen this or are new to omnia you need to see this video it is good.

http://www.theunwired.net/?item=videoview-software-hands-on-with-the-final-samsung-sgh-i900-omnia-open-market-rom

[g00ndu]

Sure no problem. Besides your dump rom is always your backup.

1. Okay first you will need to download the itsutils tools (http://nah6.com/~itsme/itsutilsbin-20080313.zip).
2. Unzip the contents of itsutils.zip on c:\itsutils
3. Connect your Omnia to PC using the cable, and make sure ActiveSync is running
3. In your pc, press Start (bottom left had corner of your laptop / pc) -> click "run" -> and type "cmd.exe" without the quotes
4. in command prompt, change your directory using "cd c:\itsutils" without the quotes.
5. First we are going to find the device handles for all the flash partitions, using pdocread -l

C:\itsutils>pdocread.exe -l and press return.

It will list the following items as shown (Below is only a sample from the Hermes wiki):

114.88M FLASHDR
| 3.12M Part00
| 2.88M Part01
| 50.88M Part02
| 58.00M Part03
968.75M DSK1:
| 968.50M Part00
STRG handles: 834d5e62
0 partitions, 0 binary partitions
customerid=00000000 uniqueid= 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
(968.50M) 03958bce
0 partitions, 0 binary partitions
customerid=00000000 uniqueid= 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
( 58.00M) 239584da
0 partitions, 0 binary partitions
customerid=00000000 uniqueid= 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
( 50.88M) 039582ce
0 partitions, 0 binary partitions
customerid=00000000 uniqueid= 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
( 2.88M) 2395828a
0 partitions, 0 binary partitions
customerid=00000000 uniqueid= 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
( 3.12M)

6. However, if you encounter the following error under command prompt as shown:

C:\itsutils>pdocread.exe -l
Copying C:\itsutils\itsutils.dll to WCE:\windows\itsutils.dll
Could not update itsutils.dll to the current version, maybe it is in use?try restarting your device, or restart ActiveSync

you will need to edit the registry as follows:

HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies
valuename '00001001' was set to dword:2, change it to dword:1

Go to step 5 again.

7. Now, check that all the partition sizes reported by pdocread are correct by typing only "pdocread -w -d FLASHDR -p Part00 -t" without the quotes. take note that FLASHDR is the name of your device (See step 5 when you just type pdocread.exe -l)

8. Repeat for Part01 and Part 02

C:\itsutils>pdocread -w -d FLASHDR -p Part00 -t
real nr of sectors: 6398 - 3.12Mbyte (0x31fc00)
C:\itsutils>pdocread -w -d FLASHDR -p Part01 -t
real nr of sectors: 5888 - 2.88Mbyte (0x2e0000)
C:\itsutils>pdocread -w -d FLASHDR -p Part02 -t
real nr of sectors: 104192 - 50.88Mbyte (0x32e0000)
C:\itsutils>pdocread -w -d FLASHDR -p Part03 -t
real nr of sectors: 118784 - 58.00Mbyte (0x3a00000)

Note the partition sizes (in brackets above) that is needed for the next step. They may differ from device to device.

9. Now let's dump the first 3 partitions (coldboot kernel, base kernel and imgfs), use the sizes you found in the previous step (the values in bracket in step 8). Press <Enter> after you type Part00.raw and the next statement will appear. Same for Part 01 and 02.

C:\itsutils>pdocread -w -d FLASHDR -p Part00 0 0x31fc00 Part00.raw
CopyTFFSToFile(0x0, 0x31fc00, Part00.raw)
C:\itsutils>pdocread -w -d FLASHDR -p Part01 0 0x2e0000 Part01.raw
CopyTFFSToFile(0x0, 0x2e0000, Part01.raw)
C:\itsutils>pdocread -w -d FLASHDR -p Part02 0 0x32e0000 Part02.raw
CopyTFFSToFile(0x0, 0x32e0000, Part02.raw)

10. Check what we have so far:

C:\itsutils>dir Part*.raw
10/08/2006 22:52 3.275.776 Part00.raw
10/08/2006 22:53 3.014.656 Part01.raw
10/08/2006 23:00 53.346.304 Part02.raw
C:\itsutils>

Now you have all the 3 files, which is your backup rom in raw. Zipped it and post it. We shall be waitng.

[bobsbbq]

Stuck on the device name. I don't know what the device name is for the flash directory.Would it be customer ID?

[bobsbbq]

Can you tell me what the FLash dir is?

[g00ndu]

114.88M FLASHDR <--FLASHDR is your device name
| 3.12M Part00
| 2.88M Part01
| 50.88M Part02
| 58.00M Part03

[g00ndu]

The DSK1 is the device name. :)

[g00ndu]

So in this case of step 7 and 8 it should be:

pdocread -w -d DSK1 -p Part00 -t
pdocread -w -d DSK1 -p Part01 -t
pdocread -w -d DSK1 -p Part02 -t

for part02, since it looks like a 100+MB, it will take sometime to write the raw files. You need to be patient.

P/S: Dun forget Thailand is 1hr behind us, it is only 12.10 over there now... hehe...

[bobsbbq]

So in this case of step 7 and 8 it should be:

pdocread -w -d DSK1 -p Part00 -t
pdocread -w -d DSK1 -p Part01 -t
pdocread -w -d DSK1 -p Part02 -t

for part02, since it looks like a 100+MB, it will take sometime to write the raw files. You need to be patient.

P/S: Dun forget Thailand is 1hr behind us, it is only 12.10 over there now... hehe...

I'm getting an error and default size per sector.

[g00ndu]

Bob, my bad.

Revised after checking through it one more time. There are some changes to the command which is as follows:

Same as before do a pdocread -l to get the addresses of DSK1 Part00, Part01 and Part02

Next execute the following commands in cmd prompt:

pdocread -w -d DSK1: -b 0x800 -p Part00 0 0x179000 Part00.raw

pdocread -w -d DSK1: -b 0x800 -p Part01 0 0x313800 Part01.raw <-- cannot see from your screen properly, you need to check the address.

pdocread -w -d DSK1: -b 0x800 -p Part02 0 0x7e9d800 Part02.raw <-- cannot see from your screen properly, you need to check the address.

Compress and upload and you're done. I want to extract the files inside and see if I'm able to get the touchwiz application.

[robertoaitor]

hello To all, extraordinary forum, somebody can me help, the grandprix gives me the following error PDA Device not found, Thanks to all

[HTCzar]

Personally I think APBilbo's Throttle Launcher coupled with 3dtouchflo poo's all over SPB
http://img37.picoodle.com/data/img37/3/8/20/f_CapScr0006m_f9bbfb3.pnghttp://img28.picoodle.com/data/img28/3/8/20/f_CapScr0001m_542a4e6.png

How can I do this to my OMNiA home screen, can you please post the links?

Thanks in advance

[DoctorT]

How can I do this to my OMNiA home screen, can you please post the links?

Thanks in advance

the answer is in your post :rolleyes::

"Originally Posted by homer285
Personally I think APBilbo's Throttle Launcher coupled with 3dtouchflo poo's all over SPB"

[KChauJen]

@g00ndu

Following your instruction to bob, I made the DXHG4 rom to raw format, but I did tried a few times to upload to this website, but I can't do it. The upload file always failed.

Please tell us how to put the file reach to You.

Thanks,

KC

[g00ndu]

KC, thanks.

To upload, you can try using Rapidshare, Megaupload site:

www.rapidshare.com
www.megaupload.com
www.ziddu.com (Registration required)

P/S: I'm not sure if what we are doing will work or not, I'm really not the expert. But I hope that what was being done for the i780 can work for i900 as well. Also, I'm not trying to cook a rom for the i900, but perhaps there are a lot of people asking for the Touchwiz application.

And many thanks for your help.

[KChauJen]

KC, thanks.

To upload, you can try using Rapidshare, Megaupload site:

www.rapidshare.com
www.megaupload.com
www.ziddu.com (Registration required)

P/S: I'm not sure if what we are doing will work or not, I'm really not the expert. But I hope that what was being done for the i780 can work for i900 as well. Also, I'm not trying to cook a rom for the i900, but perhaps there are a lot of people asking for the Touchwiz application.

And many thanks for your help.

Don't worry bro, we are going to help and contribute whatever we can do to our XDA community, and what we are doing now, it will be let the other masters to follow cooking this Samsung Rom.

Here's the attached file:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HG1C06KI
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1UK0256K
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GC86S466

Wish You can discover what You want.

Thanks for your instruction.

Take Care,

KC

[gravner]

I recieved i900DXHG4_PDA.bin for GranPrix USDL from chaimd.
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ne0nalozyy2

But he has lost a motivation for a one's blame
who only requests without moving one's hands himself.
Maybe this is last present from him. :(

[KChauJen]

I recieved i900DXHG4_PDA.bin for GranPrix USDL from chaimd.
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ne0nalozyy2

But he has lost a motivation for a one's blame
who only requests without moving one's hands himself.
Maybe this is last present from him. :(

I'm very regretted and really sad when I know chaimd give up because of the bad blame. I understand with his hand and his discover the new rom of Samsung will give us a big hand to Rom cooking.

@chaimd
Please forget what the people talk to You.... just give us a hand and prove who You are by Yourself. Thanks so much

KC

[psupcharoen]

I recieved i900DXHG4_PDA.bin for GranPrix USDL from chaimd.
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ne0nalozyy2

But he has lost a motivation for a one's blame
who only requests without moving one's hands himself.
Maybe this is last present from him. :(

It's work exellence with this file, help me come back from hell...Many thanks.:D

[KChauJen]

It's work exellence with this file, help me come back from hell...Many thanks.:D

Would You please tell us this firmware (G4 bin) does have the Chinese SIP in there? and how much the internal memory is still available?

My firmware is DXHG4 from Singapore and it has the Chinese SIP which take too much space in the internal memory. I want to get rid it off.

Thanks so much,

KC

[bobsbbq]

Bob, my bad.

Revised after checking through it one more time. There are some changes to the command which is as follows:

Same as before do a pdocread -l to get the addresses of DSK1 Part00, Part01 and Part02

Next execute the following commands in cmd prompt:

pdocread -w -d DSK1: -b 0x800 -p Part00 0 0x179000 Part00.raw

pdocread -w -d DSK1: -b 0x800 -p Part01 0 0x313800 Part01.raw <-- cannot see from your screen properly, you need to check the address.

pdocread -w -d DSK1: -b 0x800 -p Part02 0 0x7e9d800 Part02.raw <-- cannot see from your screen properly, you need to check the address.

Compress and upload and you're done. I want to extract the files inside and see if I'm able to get the touchwiz application.

Ok Do we have to do the same for DSK2, DSK3, DSK4 you know this ROM has 4 parts for flashing with the phone being 4th. I assume the boot is 1st PDA being 2nd or 3rd.

I will try to do it again got late last night

[KChauJen]

Ok Do we have to do the same for DSK2, DSK3, DSK4 you know this ROM has 4 parts for flashing with the phone being 4th. I assume the boot is 1st PDA being 2nd or 3rd.

I will try to do it again got late last night

To my understanding, the DSK2, DSK3 & DSK4 are the Internal Storage memory, Internal Flash memory (16G) and the MicroSD card.

KC

[bobsbbq]

Would You please tell us this firmware (G4 bin) does have the Chinese SIP in there? and how much the internal memory is still available?

My firmware is DXHG4 from Singapore and it has the Chinese SIP which take too much space in the internal memory. I want to get rid it off.

Thanks so much,

KC

You are right my G4 from Singapore has the Chinese sip and my free storage space is down to 35 mb and I have nothing 3rd party installed. I don't remember how much I had with G3 without Chinese sip but I think it was more than 50 mb

[g00ndu]

Thanks, Bob.

DSK2 = not sure
DSK3 = Internal Storage (Yours should be the 8GB model)
DSK4 = MicroSD (1GB)
DSK5 = 0 (Suspect should be the other 8GB flash memory for the 16GB model)

As to the 4 parts, there is always a possible that the 1 of the parts should be wiping out the rom data.

Don't worry about DSK2, DSK3 and DSK4. :)

P/S: KChauJen had uploaded the raw image but unfortunately my workplace had blocked Megaupload website. Will see if I can get it downloaded tonight.

If you want to upload, you can try www.ziddu.com. Registration is required but it is free.

Thanks everyone so far for the help. :)

[KChauJen]

You are right my G4 from Singapore has the Chinese sip and my free storage space is down to 35 mb and I have nothing 3rd party installed. I don't remember how much I had with G3 without Chinese sip but I think it was more than 50 mb

Where can we get the firmware G3, please?

I'm really hopeless with G4, because my pim.vol is about 24M and whatever you install the program to the external memory (My Storage), a part of the installed program still be in the Windows directory which is less space for the message and the others required program has to be in the internal memory.

Thanks,

KC

[bobsbbq]

Thanks, Bob.

DSK2 = not sure
DSK3 = Internal Storage (Yours should be the 8GB model)
DSK4 = MicroSD (1GB)
DSK5 = 0 (Suspect should be the other 8GB flash memory for the 16GB model)

As to the 4 parts, there is always a possible that the 1 of the parts should be wiping out the rom data.

Don't worry about DSK2, DSK3 and DSK4. :)

P/S: KChauJen had uploaded the raw image but unfortunately my workplace had blocked Megaupload website. Will see if I can get it downloaded tonight.

If you want to upload, you can try www.ziddu.com. Registration is required but it is free.

Thanks everyone so far for the help. :)

I will upload to Rapidshare as I have a account with them. I would be interested in going through the process to change the .raw back into a flasable file. And can you flash all parts boot, PDA, phone, or is it only possible to do the PDA.

[KChauJen]

Thanks, Bob.

DSK2 = not sure
DSK3 = Internal Storage (Yours should be the 8GB model)
DSK4 = MicroSD (1GB)
DSK5 = 0 (Suspect should be the other 8GB flash memory for the 16GB model)

As to the 4 parts, there is always a possible that the 1 of the parts should be wiping out the rom data.
:)

DSK2 - I think it's the internal storage memory (look at in the memory applet)
DSK3 - Flash memory (Internal storage memory = My storage) I have the 16G, then it shows 15G
DSK4 - I think it's the MicroSD card, I have the 8G then it shows 7.61G
DSK5 - No ideas

KC

[drolevar]

Dumped it too:

http://rapidshare.com/files/139180236/itsutils.rar.html

Password: xdadev

[bobsbbq]

Ok although we already have a G4 flashable file Thanks to Chiamd I have uploaded my G4 ENG ROM file dump. Singapore version with Chinese sip.

http://rapidshare.com/files/139185950/G4_ROM_Dump.zip.html

[chuvimongo]

hi , im just new! , I just want to know if there is any SPANISH rom for the samsung omnia?!?! . And if there is one , can you post links please...
I noticed that "texture" posted "i900XCHG5" and some user said that is was on spanish.. can someone confirm that please!!!

Thanks!

[bobsbbq]

hi , im just new! , I just want to know if there is any SPANISH rom for the samsung omnia?!?! . And if there is one , can you post links please...
I noticed that "texture" posted "i900XCHG5" and some user said that is was on spanish.. can someone confirm that please!!!

Thanks!

It is Portuguese ROM

[zyzou]

hi , im just new! , I just want to know if there is any SPANISH rom for the samsung omnia?!?! . And if there is one , can you post links please...
I noticed that "texture" posted "i900XCHG5" and some user said that is was on spanish.. can someone confirm that please!!!

Thanks!

The rom posted by Texture is actually in Portugese ;)

[binh]

Stay tuned :)

...this i908 rom is an exe updater

EDIT:

i908ZHHG8_English (http://rapidshare.de/files/40286266/I908ZHHG8_ENG.rar.html)

This file is provided "as is" i don't guarantee that is completely in English.

HUHUHU! I waited so long for an English ROM... but rapidshare never worked for me... so can you please, please, and please upload it on megaupload.com or any other site instead?

Here is what I always get from rapidshare: "Download-session invalid. Please click here."

[zyzou]

I recieved i900DXHG4_PDA.bin for GranPrix USDL from chaimd.
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ne0nalozyy2

But he has lost a motivation for a one's blame
who only requests without moving one's hands himself.
Maybe this is last present from him. :(

This rom works perfectly on my Omnia.
Thank you to Gravner for posting it here and standing ovation to Chaimd for saving the day once again :)

[robertoaitor]

hello To all, somebody can me help, the grandprix gives me the following error PDA Device not found, Thanks to all

windows vista

[bobsbbq]

This rom works perfectly on my Omnia.
Thank you to Gravner for posting it here and standing ovation to Chaimd for saving the day once again :)

Thats good news, Can you check if this ROM has the Chinese sip? I only use English. The Chinese sip takes up valuable storage which is very limited in the I900. To check just open the sip and see if there is a option for Chinese keyboard in the list.

Also if you have not added any programs yet, what is the available storage on main memory?

[KChauJen]

Ok although we already have a G4 flashable file Thanks to Chiamd I have uploaded my G4 ENG ROM file dump. Singapore version with Chinese sip.

http://rapidshare.com/files/139185950/G4_ROM_Dump.zip.html


Does the G4 rom provided by Chiamd is being different to your G4 (from Singapore)?

Thanks,

KC

[bobsbbq]

hello To all, somebody can me help, the grandprix gives me the following error PDA Device not found, Thanks to all

windows vista

I think it depends on the version. The one I downloaded if for XP. I don't know if there is a version for Vista. Note there have been a lot of problems flashing with Vista and have bricked some devices.

[bobsbbq]

Does the G4 rom provided by Chiamd is being different to your G4 (from Singapore)?

Thanks,

KC

I don't know waiting for zyzou to confirm

[robertoaitor]

Hi there,

many thanks for your help. Any idea about grand prix windows vista?

regards

Robertoaitor

[binh]

Ok although we already have a G4 flashable file Thanks to Chiamd I have uploaded my G4 ENG ROM file dump. Singapore version with Chinese sip.

http://rapidshare.com/files/139185950/G4_ROM_Dump.zip.html

Is this the ROM I'm expecting? Coud you kindly upload it on http://mediafire.com because rapidshare doesn't work for me over here. Thanks so much for helping me out.

[binh]

This rom works perfectly on my Omnia.
Thank you to Gravner for posting it here and standing ovation to Chaimd for saving the day once again :)

How to make it work using the .bin file? So sorry I'm not good at doing this... could you please guide me?

[binh]

Thanks to this post I finally know how to use GrandPrix.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&u=http://bbs.imobile.com.cn/thread-7737000-1-2.html&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=2&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3D%2522GrandPrix%2BLV%2Bimage%2522%26nu m%3D100%26hl%3Den%26newwindow%3D1%26safe%3Doff%26c lient%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26hs%3DUBS%26sa%3DG

Hopefully it works. I'm using the ROM .bin file from gravner http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ne0nalozyy2

Cheers,

[shpitz]

Do I need activesync Run in the background When I use the GrandPrix ?

[binh]

Do I need activesync Run in the background When I use the GrandPrix ?

I've tried, it doesn't need ActiveSync. You need to first turned off and then on the device while GrandPrix is running. That will enable bootloader mode of the device and then GrandPrix can work.

[paulobrien]

So are there any English ROMs newer than HG4? We really need someone to dump HH1 :)

P

[g00ndu]

Thanks to this post I finally know how to use GrandPrix.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&u=http://bbs.imobile.com.cn/thread-7737000-1-2.html&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=2&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3D%2522GrandPrix%2BLV%2Bimage%2522%26nu m%3D100%26hl%3Den%26newwindow%3D1%26safe%3Doff%26c lient%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26hs%3DUBS%26sa%3DG

Hopefully it works. I'm using the ROM .bin file from gravner http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ne0nalozyy2

Cheers,
binh,

Chaimd's dump should be in English and if this works, you owe Chaimd a favor!

Let us know will you? :)

[zyzou]

Thats good news, Can you check if this ROM has the Chinese sip? I only use English. The Chinese sip takes up valuable storage which is very limited in the I900. To check just open the sip and see if there is a option for Chinese keyboard in the list.

Also if you have not added any programs yet, what is the available storage on main memory?

The G4 english rom provided by Chaimd doesn't contain the Chinese SIP.
As to the available main memory, I have 96.24 MB in Total |36.07 in Use | 60.17 M Free

Cheers!

[paulobrien]

Which version does it show now in info?

P

[reihen]

how do you charge this samsung? does anybody know. i hope with mini usb

[paulobrien]

When you flashed with GP, did you click 'phone bootloader update' as shown on that chinese site?

P

[paulobrien]

How to flash or convert dumps from ITSUTILS to bin for GrandPrix anyone?

P

[binh]

binh,

Chaimd's dump should be in English and if this works, you owe Chaimd a favor!

Let us know will you? :)

HELP!!!! I used that ROM incorrectly.

On the first attempt I used that as the Phone image and the flash failed at 41%.

Now, after I successfully flashed that image as PDA ROM, it's having English but a very big problem appeared. The phone now hard-reset every time I turn it off.

Additionally: THE PHONE function IS NEVER ON AGAIN!!!

Does anyone have the Phone image can upload for me? Thanks.

I tried the Singapore G4 ROM after that, but still having the "Incorrect Software Version" message.

So SAD :(

[KChauJen]

Thanks to this post I finally know how to use GrandPrix.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&u=http://bbs.imobile.com.cn/thread-7737000-1-2.html&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=2&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3D%2522GrandPrix%2BLV%2Bimage%2522%26nu m%3D100%26hl%3Den%26newwindow%3D1%26safe%3Doff%26c lient%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26hs%3DUBS%26sa%3DG

Hopefully it works. I'm using the ROM .bin file from gravner http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ne0nalozyy2

Cheers,

Look at the link which showed us, but this time, change to Singapore then use the Singapore rom G4 (from Samsung) to upgrade to overcome the hard-reset.

Hope it works.

KC


PS
* Press the 'dial' key to the left of the optical pad to bring up the dialer
* With the onscreen keypad input *#1546792*#
* Select 'Preconfiguration'
* Enter code *#81230*# and select OK
* Select 'Singapore', with the default Operator
* Accept this, DEVICE WILL HARD RESET

I think we should create a new thread for Samsung Ominia i900/i908

[KChauJen]

.......
If someone need the Vista version of Grandprix, i will upload it.

Please give us the GrandPrix of Vista Version.

Thanks,

KC

[dawnh]

Please give us the GrandPrix of Vista Version.

Thanks,

KC

I've uploaded all versions of GrandPrix, one for XP, one for Vista, and one for XP Multi-flash version. Get it from here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/139235827/USDL_GrandPrix.zip.html

Enjoy your rom upgrade:D

[psupcharoen]

Look at the link which showed us, but this time, change to Singapore then use the Singapore rom G4 (from Samsung) to upgrade to overcome the hard-reset.

Hope it works.

KC


PS
* Press the 'dial' key to the left of the optical pad to bring up the dialer
* With the onscreen keypad input *#1546792*#
* Select 'Preconfiguration'
* Enter code *#81230*# and select OK
* Select 'Singapore', with the default Operator
* Accept this, DEVICE WILL HARD RESET

I think we should create a new thread for Samsung Ominia i900/i908

:) Just to confirm this way, I have done with .bin file that was flashed by Grandprix and I faced the hard reset everytime. Then I re-flash again with original G4 ROM. It works very well now. Becareful, after flashing with .bin you have to change preconfig to Singapore before reflash with original ROM.

[KChauJen]

I've uploaded all versions of GrandPrix, one for XP, one for Vista, and one for XP Multi-flash version. Get it from here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/139235827/USDL_GrandPrix.zip.html

Enjoy your rom upgrade:D

Thank You.

KC

[oldspice28]

anyone find a way to fix the time stamp on incoming text messages? mine are 4 hours off...

[binh]

Look at the link which showed us, but this time, change to Singapore then use the Singapore rom G4 (from Samsung) to upgrade to overcome the hard-reset.

Hope it works.

KC


PS
* Press the 'dial' key to the left of the optical pad to bring up the dialer
* With the onscreen keypad input *#1546792*#
* Select 'Preconfiguration'
* Enter code *#81230*# and select OK
* Select 'Singapore', with the default Operator
* Accept this, DEVICE WILL HARD RESET

I think we should create a new thread for Samsung Ominia i900/i908

The phone function is totally disabled. I can't do that configuration tweak anymore because the Radio is off.

Also, I could flash to i908 PDA firmware, but still there is missing Phone firmware (blank)

[bobsbbq]

Ok I flashed the G4 ROM from Chaimd and it works ok so far. Now I have 51 mb of storage memory vs 35 before with the Singapore G4 ROM. It will be good when we can cook our own ROM and take out some of the stuff we don't need.

[fenomeno83]

sorry I have 2 request for you :D
1- can you explaim in detail how flash?it's important for new wm users

2-can you post some video take with new rom of omnia at 640x480?
post it in megaupload or rapidhare please!
and also some photos at 5megapixel if you can thanks :)

[KChauJen]

Ok I flashed the G4 ROM from Chaimd and it works ok so far. Now I have 51 mb of storage memory vs 35 before with the Singapore G4 ROM. It will be good when we can cook our own ROM and take out some of the stuff we don't need.

I got problem when the program stop at 41% with "Port create failed" and now it has "no radio" (no phone). Try to go back again with GrandPrix but it can't find any modem port.

I also can't use the Singapore Rom (DXHG4) due to no radio to change it back to Singapore country.

Please give me some hints or any suggestions to recue my baby...

Thanks,

KC

[bobsbbq]

I got problem when the program stop at 41% with "Port create failed" and now it has "no radio" (no phone). Try to go back again with GrandPrix but it can't find any modem port.

I also can't use the Singapore Rom (DXHG4) due to no radio to change it back to Singapore country.

Please give me some hints or any suggestions to recue my baby...

Thanks,

KC

You have the Modem driver installed I assume Right? I fell sory you are having trouble. If you can't find a Phone.bin you might have to get Samsung to reload the phone part.

[g00ndu]

Guys, I am sorry about your phones. I feel using the manual override is extremely dangerous. Don't forget by selecting Singapore, we do not know what will happen to the phone rom in your device.

Right now, there are already 2 cases with the latest pda rom but NO phone rom.

instead of using the grandprix, can you guys try to use the exe updater and try to upgrade it?

Currently, I do not know if there is a phone rom available, I doubt so. For the i780, so far I only know that the russians had managed to come up with the PUHE1.

If all fails, guess that you guys will need to pay a visit to the SSC.

:(

[paulobrien]

The official HG4 updater does install a phone ROM, whether it CAN if your existing one is toasted is a different question.

It sounds like using the GrandPrix method isn't a very good idea!

P

[bobsbbq]

Guys, I am sorry about your phones. I feel using the manual override is extremely dangerous. Don't forget by selecting Singapore, we do not know what will happen to the phone rom in your device.

Right now, there are already 2 cases with the latest pda rom but NO phone rom.

instead of using the grandprix, can you guys try to use the exe updater and try to upgrade it?

Currently, I do not know if there is a phone rom available, I doubt so. For the i780, so far I only know that the russians had managed to come up with the PUHE1.

If all fails, guess that you guys will need to pay a visit to the SSC.

:(

In order to use updater you have to use preconfiguration. The problem is if the phone radio is off you can't open preconfig. This is the problem KChauJen is having. I think his mistake of flashing the PDA to the phone part may cause him a trip to the SSC.

Any luck on the Kitchen? I downloaded the I780 kitchen and manage to get the dump but that is as far as I got.

[paulobrien]

Sounds like selecting Singapore country BEFORE is a good idea?

P