[Q] Which firmware should I use?

xiiilence · 03:03 PM

[Q] Which firmware should I use?

Hi guys, I'm new here! And to the Android scene in general. Before you ask, I've been trying to use the search function, but unfortunately it says try 10 minutes later, and it said that around 15 minutes ago...
I've recently taken interest in Darkyy's 5.4 rom, but I understand with most custom made things, there can be bugs involved, and I want to prepare for the worst case scenario and be able to flash back to the original firmware, so I've got a few questions.

1)I was just wondering, which firmware is the one I need?
I live in Australia, and I am on the 3 network, and have recently updated to 2.2 officially via KIES.
If it matters, I've also rooted and voodoo one click lagfixed it, along with officially unlocked the phone via the 3 network.

PDA: I9000HVJP4
PHONE: I9000HVJP3
CSC: I9000HUTJP4

2) If I reflash original firmware, will the phone still be unlocked, or will I have to unlock the phone again with 3? I'm pretty sure they keep records of that stuff... so will they be willing to do it again for me if that is the case? Or will it not relock itself?

Thanks guys!

snapper.fishes · 15th December 2010, 06:57 AM

If you reflash it using the firmware from samfirmware.com, it should remain unlocked.

You will need to remove all lagfix before reflashing it. Always remember to remove lagfix before flashing. The root can stay.

As for Darkyy's rom, I don't know what on earth happened lately, but he completely changed the instructions for no reason (far as I can tell). The old instructions were simply to flash back to an old Eclair firmware, and then install his rom. Works every single time.

xiiilence · 15th December 2010, 02:59 PM

Thanks man, I'll remember to do that, but does it matter which firmware version I go with if I want to restore my original firmware, perhaps even for warrantee reasons? I have a tendancy to mess things up beyond repair...