[Guide] How to update/change the ROM

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ComfySofa

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Hi to all - having some issues also....

made the Jig - got my phone into download mode (uk orange branded but unlocked sim)

cant get my laptop to see it atall in download mode - not a peep out of the device manager - as if nothing is there....i read a few posts up that if that happens mines unflashable from the usb socket??

Is that right...?
 
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Hi ComfySofa,

I know this sounds stupid, but have you tried different USB ports? Sometimes some ports just don't seem to work.

Casey
 
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ComfySofa

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different port and different laptops and desktops....

Tried latitude e4200 on board ports and docker

my own precision m6400

a dell precision 490 (clean build with xp 64 on there...)

yup- tried them all

just to add to that now its decided to stop syncing to my exchange server as well - just keeps getting worse and worse!!
 
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ComfySofa

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sorted out the exchange problem (that was me being an idiot and changing a config file in iis and forgetting what i did) just tried it on a dell mini 10 - no luck - looks like everyone is as clueless as me...
 
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I've got a question... Can you mix n match when flashing a Rom? Can you, let's say, pick the latest .bin and .eb0, so as to have the latest radio / boot-loader, and an older .nb0 so that you keep a pre-NoDo unlockable OS version???
 
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kratos2027

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Casey_boy said:
Hi ComfySofa,

I know this sounds stupid, but have you tried different USB ports? Sometimes some ports just don't seem to work.

Casey
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hello,thanks for the post i updated to mango and lost the pre mango backup so this is so helpful.one question tho will this lock my unlocked omnia 7? or is it a hardware unlock? thanks
 
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chemeng said:
I've got a question... Can you mix n match when flashing a Rom? Can you, let's say, pick the latest .bin and .eb0, so as to have the latest radio / boot-loader, and an older .nb0 so that you keep a pre-NoDo unlockable OS version???
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Haven't tried it...

kratos2027 said:
hello,thanks for the post i updated to mango and lost the pre mango backup so this is so helpful.one question tho will this lock my unlocked omnia 7? or is it a hardware unlock? thanks
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Lock - as in SIM lock, or developer unlock?

If it's the SIM lock, then no, this won't affect it. Developer unlock, yes, but you can just re-unlock it.

Casey
 
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I've just flashed my t-mobile branded omnia 7 with retail uk rom. no more t-mobile search in german, mms and network profile worked out of the box, hopefully I'm going to get mango update a lot faster with this unbranded rom :D
 
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blue devil

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Help plz

I just bought locked T-Mobile OMina 7 and flashed it to Samsung Omnia 7 Firmware XXJL3 RETAIL UNITED KINGDOM but its still sim locked when I try to insert a Tesco sim card.

Do I need to use another ROM? Which one should I use?

BTW what does CSC mean?

Yep flashed smartphones before but still a noob on Windows phones.
 
OndraSter

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Flashing ROM won't do SIM unlock. You can either call TMobile to give you the SIM unlock code or Z3X Samsung Tools should be able to do the unlock.
 
khandu

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Hey Guys

Just got a T-Mobile Germany Omnia 7. I am in Aus and I was thinking to de-brand the phone. Couple of questions

1) Which ROM to use? Stock?? Can u point to exact one?
2) Any advantage of doing this? Apart from the T-Mobile boot screen?
3) Will I be able to get stock Mango update once it comes out automatically? or will I have to reflash to some other (or German) ROM to get it?

I just wanna do these before I setup and start using my Omnia fully... any advice will be great :)

Ta
 
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ImeXis

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khandu said:
Hey Guys

Just got a T-Mobile Germany Omnia 7. I am in Aus and I was thinking to de-brand the phone. Couple of questions

1) Which ROM to use? Stock?? Can u point to exact one?
2) Any advantage of doing this? Apart from the T-Mobile boot screen?
3) Will I be able to get stock Mango update once it comes out automatically? or will I have to reflash to some other (or German) ROM to get it?

I just wanna do these before I setup and start using my Omnia fully... any advice will be great :)

Ta
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exactly the same questions for me ?! someone please answer :)
 
knd60

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im having a problem, because my computer doesn't detect my device...

Open the WP7 flash program. If you are prompted with an md5 error, don't worry! You should see now an Active COM port (green) in the program.

im stuck here because i don't see Active COM port(green)

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME???
 

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bilaba70

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knd60 said:
im having a problem, because my computer doesn't detect my device...

Open the WP7 flash program. If you are prompted with an md5 error, don't worry! You should see now an Active COM port (green) in the program.

im stuck here because i don't see Active COM port(green)

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME???
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Same here with me
 
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    Casey_boy
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    Modified from my instructions posted in the wiki.

    http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Omnia_7#Updating.2FChanging_the_ROM

    Updating/Changing the ROM
    Before continuing with any of the following processes, you should note that (at present) there is no way to back up your user data. Things such as your contacts and emails can be re-downloaded from your phone since they are stored on remote servers. Multimedia items which have been synced with Zune to your PC can also manually be transferred back to your phone. However, things such as personalisation settings, SMS and MMS are lost. Programs can, of course, be re-downloaded from the Marktetplace - but this, again, is a manual process.

    This process may also help your recover a "bricked"device - or rather one which does not successfully boot up into Windows Phone fully.

    Hard Reset / Full Format
    You may wish to hard reset the phone if you are experiencing software errors which are not fixed after a soft reset (pulling the battery out) or if you wish to clear the phone (i.e. you've just bought the phone second hand or are selling the phone).

    To hard Reset your Omnia 7 without booting into Windows Phone 7, you have to:
    • Turn off the phone.
    • Turn on the phone, holding the Power + Volume DOWN + Camera buttons
    • Hit home button (Start) twice to begin.

    Update/Change the ROM
    Disclaimer:You should note that this process may void your warranty! Neither I nor xda will be held responsible for any damage caused, or refusal of warranty, by following this guide.

    Before you can update your ROM you'll need to see if you can access the phone's Download Mode.

    Accessing Download Mode
    To update your ROM software, you will need to be able to access the phone's download mode.

    • Turn off the phone
    • Turn on the phone, holding down the Power + Volume UP + Camera buttons simultaneously.
    • When the phone turns on, release the power button.
    • A yellow triangle with an exclamation mark and a "download mode” message should appear.

    If you are successful in this then you can continue with the flash. If you are unable to access download mode, then your phone has a faulty(?) bootloader. Follow the instructions in this forum post.

    Download your ROM and flash tools
    To flash the new ROM you will need:
    • Your new ROM.
      There are currently three ROMs available though the only difference is their locale (which you can change later in the settings). The 8700XXJK1 ## 2010 November CSC_Cetus_Europe_I8700XENJK1 can be found here. The ROM package is compressed in .rar format, the password is samfirmware.com
      Edit: A nice sticky thread now exists with loads of ROMs available here
    • Samsung Mobile USB Drivers v5.2
      Can be found here
    • Samsung WP7 Flash Program
      Can be found here

    Now we're ready to flash!

    • Turn off your phone and disconnect it from the PC
    • Unrar the downloaded ROM package and install the Samsung USB drivers
    • Boot the phone into download mode (or insert your jig)
      download_mode.jpg
    • Now connect the phone to your PC. Windows should recognise your device and install the drivers (it may check Windows Update first, you can either skip this or just let it be).
    • Open the WP7 flash program. If you are prompted with an md5 error, don't worry! You should see now an Active COM port (green) in the program.
      logiciel_02.png
    • Drag and drop the ROM files (all four) into the program, a small box will pop up and check the files. It will disappear.
      logiciel_03.png
    • Click start and the flash process begins!
    • DO NOT interrupt this process. Keep the phone and PC connected throughout. After 10-15mins the phone will reboot and you'll have your fresh new ROM.

    Some things to note:
    • Between steps 7 and 8 everything should go automatically.
    • After the phone reboots for the fist time, a screen with a phone and a computer with an arrow and a red cross over the arrow will appear - this is OK!
      There may be some delay between the phone asking for its new configuration settings and the flash program saying the flash is complete (a progress bar states it is still "Rebuilding"). It may be wise to just allow that progress bar to complete before inserting the new settings.
    • Depending upon what ROM you flash, you will find that your language and locale are probably not correct. You will need to change these in "Settings" for things such as Marketplace to work correctly.
    • If the Flash program does not recognise your device, try a different USB port. If that still doesn't work, try starting the program first and then plug in your phone.

    Credits: Heathcliff74 and Erwan for the images.

    Casey
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    Osso17
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    Finalforce1111 said:
    Hey folks, I have some problems to download the needed software, all links aren't working, maybe some guys from samsung
    are doing some censoring on the web...
    Can anyone please send me working links for the stuff?
    Thx in advance
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    Hi,you can find various ROM here:

    I8700 Omnia 7 Firmware

    Here there is I8700XENJK1:

    I8700XENJK1

    And here I8700 Downloader and I8700 Samsung Mobile USB Driver:

    I8700 Downloader

    I8700 Samsung Mobile USB Driver
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    ilboy
    If, for modified, you mean you would like to flash both Engineer and Product ROMs, here it is! ;)
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    gogibyte
    gogibyte
    I have a problem :S ...

    i want to update my Omnia 7 and i get this...

    screenomnia7.png


    I don't know why ... it was green...com 3

    EDIT: I guess that i must connect USB cable to back of my PC :) ... in front USB just disconnecting device.
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    DilanChd
    DilanChd
    cadetes said:
    I flash the phone samsung i8700 omnia7 but the language stay the same! only Deutsch, English (United Kindom) English (United states) Español Français, Italiano! And i need put Português (Portugal)!

    Please help
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    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2197846 ;)
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