[TELUS T959D FASCINATE][NOT ACTIVELY MAINTAINED-last updated 04.29.13]One Stop Shop
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None of that worked. I'm just gonna stay on stock Gingerbread for a bit. I don't use my phone too much anymore anyway.
Camera app too sensitive
Hello,
The camera app seems to be too much sensitive, many a times when I switch to the recording mode it starts recording automatically without the record button being pressed and when on still camera the pics are taken automatically.
Any one has the same issue or am I missing some settings?
Regards
BS
Hello,
The camera app seems to be too much sensitive, many a times when I switch to the recording mode it starts recording automatically without the record button being pressed and when on still camera the pics are taken automatically.
Any one has the same issue or am I missing some settings?
Regards
BS
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Hey guys. I decided to try upgrading to SlimBean 4.3 again and managed to get it working perfectly. I have no clue how I managed to forget how to flash a custom rom from Gingerbread but thanks for the help! Greatly appreciate it! 
Hey guys. I decided to try upgrading to SlimBean 4.3 again and managed to get it working perfectly. I have no clue how I managed to forget how to flash a custom rom from Gingerbread but thanks for the help! Greatly appreciate it!
Glad you were able to get it working
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Well... It appears my T959D is finally dead. Ran it through the wash today while I was half asleep. Its sitting in a bowl of rice right now but I'm not hopeful that it will turn back on.
Anyway, it's been a fun trip and I'll still help out where I can. The file repo will stay up for the foreseeable future as well.
Edit: A few things... I'm using an LG Optimus 3D right now as a 'loaner phone' from a friend. It's amazing how **** Gingerbread is after spending so much time with ICS/JB. The LG skin on GB isn't helping it much. Anyway, got a Galaxy Nexus on the way to hold me over until contract renewal time in August. Hopefully that arrives this week.
The other thing... I have a bunch of T959D/i9000 accessories that are useless to me now. I have an Otterbox Commuter, a knock off Otterbox Defender, i9000 Xpal Powerskin, Stock 1500mAh and 1650mAh batteries (and a second 1650mAh battery that went through the wash, could still work...), and a stand alone battery charger. Free (or feel free to 'buy me a beer') to anyone who wants them, just pay shipping via EMT or paypal (preferably EMT).
Anyway, it's been a fun trip and I'll still help out where I can. The file repo will stay up for the foreseeable future as well.
Edit: A few things... I'm using an LG Optimus 3D right now as a 'loaner phone' from a friend. It's amazing how **** Gingerbread is after spending so much time with ICS/JB. The LG skin on GB isn't helping it much. Anyway, got a Galaxy Nexus on the way to hold me over until contract renewal time in August. Hopefully that arrives this week.
The other thing... I have a bunch of T959D/i9000 accessories that are useless to me now. I have an Otterbox Commuter, a knock off Otterbox Defender, i9000 Xpal Powerskin, Stock 1500mAh and 1650mAh batteries (and a second 1650mAh battery that went through the wash, could still work...), and a stand alone battery charger. Free (or feel free to 'buy me a beer') to anyone who wants them, just pay shipping via EMT or paypal (preferably EMT).
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Hey Karma - I can take the battery and the charger if no one else spoke for it - I still have two of these phones.
I think the galaxy nexus will MORE than hold you over - very open phone, and still very speedy even on stock (and tons of support for it).
I'm running Carbon now on my phone with Semaphore - just did it today - so far, so good. Really wanted to give Halo a whirl - and this ROM packages that up.
Done. I'll send you all the batteries (1x1650mAh, 1x1500mAh, 1xChinaKnockOff '1950mAh' and the water damaged 1650mAH) plus the charger. I'll figure out what it costs to ship Monday at work. PM me your address.
I'm pretty excited for it. Capable enough for a few months anyway and enough RAM to do everything that I want it to do. Also, it was stupid cheap.
Rice won't do the trick if there's even a chance that any detergent made contact with the motherboard. The alcohol trick worked to restore my daughter's laundered phone long after we'd given it up for dead. That was over a year ago and it's still running strong!
Fascinated by unicorn flavored jellybeans
Fascinated by unicorn flavored jellybeans
Did a quick search there was these - worth a shot if you think you are snookered anyways - worse case, its just as dead as it was, best case - working phone that can be an XMBC/Roku3 remote or something like that:
http://www.wikihow.com/Save-a-Wet-Cell-Phone
http://www.fiscalgeek.com/2009/06/ff_water_damaged_cellphone/
Can't hurt... I'll give it a shot when I get home.
Edit: Just dumped a bottle of 99% alcohol on my T959D. Boy did that feel strange to do.
Edit 2: Officially given up. After a soak in alcohol, a few days and a good blast of high psi shop air, I'm declaring this thing dead. I'll scrounge up a box and get your shipping quote on the batteries tomorrow, JP.
In other news, I have no idea how I used the T959D for so long. It just seems so slow compared to the GNex I got (which I'm enjoying so far). Playing with basebands right now to see if I can find a good one. Trying out the last Bell/Telus radio they released as it seems like an obvious starting point but so far it seems like the radio I had on the phone from the stock 4.3 firmware was doing a better job of retaining signal in my apartment. Trial and error, i guess.
Edit: Just dumped a bottle of 99% alcohol on my T959D. Boy did that feel strange to do.
Edit 2: Officially given up. After a soak in alcohol, a few days and a good blast of high psi shop air, I'm declaring this thing dead. I'll scrounge up a box and get your shipping quote on the batteries tomorrow, JP.
In other news, I have no idea how I used the T959D for so long. It just seems so slow compared to the GNex I got (which I'm enjoying so far). Playing with basebands right now to see if I can find a good one. Trying out the last Bell/Telus radio they released as it seems like an obvious starting point but so far it seems like the radio I had on the phone from the stock 4.3 firmware was doing a better job of retaining signal in my apartment. Trial and error, i guess.
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No rush dude, and I know what you mean. Our phone was great, but once you get a new one you realize how lacking the RAM was. I still like the T959D and still am keeping mine up to date - plus my wife uses hers. My guess is she'll want to upgrade to something else given the chance.
Off topic, but I was trying out Aviate - kinda neat launcher. Its invite only, but I have a few invites (very very few) invites left if anyone wanted to try it.
Cheers!
Hey JP
I'll take an invite if you have any left...always willing to try something new
Thanks
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It does look pretty neat and I would like to try it, but I'm pretty stuck in my ways with Nova launcher. What are some pros and cons of this launcher?
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I'm the same as you - stuck on Nova (and I own ADW, LPP, Apex, and Holo LOL) but keep coming back to it.
Search it on Youtube, its essentially google now as a launcher - kind of a combination of that with Smart Launcher (which is actually not a bad little launcher).
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23Hi and welcome Telus Fascinate T959D Users.
The purpose of this thread was to join a few T959D users together. When I flash a ROM I usually have at least 6 posts open on XDA - on different methods, kernels, etc. So I started collecting information and organizing it here. I have been updating based on feedback and adding more and different content especially when more users found us here.
Special thanks to everyone who has helped with this thread over the past few years - and special call outs to @Matt5606, @iwebsource, @finneginsfast, @moosehead11, @Dayfid, @karmatose, @bucknetbucky.
However, please note that we the contributors take no responsibilities for your phone or anything you do to it - this is simply a collection of helpful posts to get you started and continue having conversations - they are by no means offered as full proof guides, nor do they imply a warranty of any sort.
Now on the fun stuff, but first a simple FAQ.
Q. What is the T959D and what ROMs can I use on it?
The T959D is Telus' Galaxy S phone - known as a fascinate. What is confusing is this phone has almost nothing in common with the Verizon Fascinate - in fact flashing a fascinate ROM will brick your phone. Fortunately for us, our phone is VERY close to the International Version - the i9000 or galaxysmtd. Those are the ROMs we use on this phone.
Q. Is there a place where I can get files for my phone?
Yes - all through XDA you can use i9000 compatible ROMs, Kernels, modems. As well, we have a stock pile of files available to you - as you read the OPs you will find those and how to get them.
Q. Can I brick my phone?
Yes - but from my personal experience it is very hard to do this, and you can always get a USB jig that gets you to download mode (if you are soft bricked) - load one of the stock images and you are right as rain again.
A USB jig is a small piece of modded hardware that plugs into your USB port on your phone and forces it into download mode on start up - EVEN if it is SOFT BRICKED. A necessity for flashing. Lots of 'how tos' on how to create them out there if you have a spare cord, or just order one on EBay
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=usb+jig
For me, the place to use the most caution is using Odin - when placing files into the fields ensure they in the right place (measure twice, flash once ) as that is the biggest risk to flashing your phone. I think this is the greatest risk to hard bricking your phone which I am not sure you can recover from (I have only ever soft bricked my phone in which the USB jig saved my hide).
Q. I put on an ICS/JB ROM and now my IMEI is gone? What is that and how do I get it back?
Your IMEI is the unique identifier on your phone. The number is written down behind your battery - and that is what your phone should be displaying when you go to About Phone in Settings. Something happened with ICS/JB that it sometimes gets lost. To prevent that you need to back up your EFS folder.
1. You must be rooted.
2. You must have a file explorer that has root access (root explorer or ES File Explorer - although, if using ES ensure you have enabled root access and mounted /system in the preferences.
3. Find your /EFS/ folder at root (/).
4. Copy the EFS folder. Ensure you have ALL the files and ALL the subfolders (one will your IMEI). However, there can be hidden files in here, I would not worry so much about those, simply ensure you copy over the EFS folder itself - that should do it.
5. Move this to your removable SD card. Zip it, keep it on your PC, put in dropbox, ensure you have a copy for safe keeping.
And that is it - after flashing a new ROM, if you are missing your EFS or your IMEI number if wrong, just copy back the folder, reboot, and voila!
Q. GPS sucks.
Yes, yes it does. Do a search if you are adventurous there are hardware fixes. There's also faster fix in the play store and there are files here you can load as well - but its a known issue with the Galaxy S family of phones.
Q. What should I run on my phone?
Well, that is entirely up to you. The last official firmware you can get is 2.3.3. If you like very stable and do not need to have the latest, just a stable working phone with great battery - maybe try a good gingerbread ROM like Darky's or CM7.0 - Darky's will give you that Samsung feel (and still have the right firmware for the camera).
There are literally tons of options - go to the i9000 thread and see what the latest is. Most users here in this thread are on SlimICS, SlimBeam, CM10 or CM10.1. I have been running latest (nightlies) CM10.1 for some time combined with my favourite kernel Semaphore.
If you are going to flash a new JB ROM though, I suggest as your first flash stable CM 10.0 - this will be the base of your next ROM and many ROMs such as slim recommend you flash CM first just to set things up for yourself.
Q. So what now?
Read, read, and read. Go through this thread - go through threads of the ROMs you want to install - see what users are saying about it lately. And please - come to this thread and ask questions - we have a small but friendly and very helpful community - and remember if we help you, stay active on the thread so you can help someone else.
Cheers - and happy flashing15ICS/JB ROMS from Scratch (updated May 31 2013)
THANKS to @karmatose and @Dayfid for creating an ODIN flashable 2.3.3 - this means no more KIES (yes!) and creating a fresh stock ROM - here's the steps for this procedure... (Updated September 26, 2012)
Please note that the links below provided by Karma http://t959d.karmatose.org will work BUT you will need a username and password to download the files. Karma or myself can make the login and password available to you.
1. Download the KG2 package from here - http://t959d.karmatose.org/index.php/apps/files/download/Shared/stock_roms/T959TLKG2_Gingerbread.zip
2. Extract the archive to a folder on your PC using your archive app of choice. Mine is WinRAR.
3. Open Odin3 v1.7.exe (the one that is in the ZIP file)
4. Place the PDA, CSC and PHONE and PIT files in the proper boxes. Take absolute care to make sure you don't mix them up. Ensure that repartition is ticked 'on' in this case.
5. Put phone in download mode (vol down + power from off or download jig) and connect it to the PC
6. Click start and wait just under 3 minutes. The phone will restart and you should be back to stock 2.3.3
7. If your intention was to get to stock, you're done. If you want to go to ICS/JB and you *don't* have a backup of your EFS folder, go to step 8. If you do have a backup of your EFS folder, go to step 10.
8A. If you need to backup your EFS folder (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED), you need to root the phone. Flash the Speedmod kernel with ODIN (in the PDA field). The phone will reboot and get stuck in a boot loop at this point. Pull and replace the battery and place the phone in Recovery Mode by holding VOL+ and VOL- and pressing the power button. When the screen lights up, release the power button and continue to hold the volume rocker until you see CWM Recovery. Using the Vol+ and Vol- to navigate the menu, go to the Speedmod Advanced Options menu and press the power button to select it. Choose to root your phone.
8B. (Optional) Now that you have custom recovery, would not be a bad idea to make a nandroid backup of your phone. So go to backups, and create backup from the CWM Menu.
8C. Once that is complete, go back to the root menu and reboot the phone. Pull the battery out and put the phone back into download mode. Flash the stock 2.3.3 kernel back (also in the PDA field) in Odin. The phone should now be rooted. Let it boot. Hopefully you're greeted with a lock screen
9. Install ES Explorer from play (or APK), enable Root Settings in the settings menu then navigate up to root and copy your EFS folder to your EXTERNAL_SD card. Power down the phone, remove the SD card and copy this to your PC, Google Drive and some other backup source. Don't lose this folder.
10. Installing ICS / JB - Depending on what OS you want to go to, you're going to need to grab an appropriate kernel to do so. The best option seems to be Semaphore's i9000 kernels. If you're going to flash an ICS rom, grab the 1.3.0s .tar file. If you're going to JB, grab the 2.1.0s .tar file.
11. Download your ROM of choice. i9000 versions of SlimICS/SlimBean/CM9/CM10 work on the T959D. You will also need grab the .zip version of the Semaphore kernel (ICS / JB) you're using and a Modem of your choosing. KG3 works best for me, your mileage may vary. Place the ROM, .zip version of the Semaphore kernel you're using and the ES File Explorer APK on your internal SD card.
12. Open Odin again. Put the .tar'd Semaphore kernel file you just downloaded in the PDA field, ensure Re-Partition is UNCHECKED. Put your phone in download mode, connect it to the PC and click start. In a bit more than 10 seconds, your phone should reboot itself. Pull the battery out and replace it.
13. Put the phone in Recovery Mode by holding VOL+ and VOL- and pressing the power button. Release the power button as soon as the screen turns on but keep holding VOL+ and VOL- until CWM appears. Use the VOL+/- keys to navigate, PWR button to select. Go to "Install zip from sdcard", then "choose zip from internal sdcard".
14. Follow the directions to install your ROM. CM9/10 comes in one flashable .zip file whereas SlimICS/SlimBean comes in multiple files. Consult the documentation for your ROM to get specifics on how to install it. Note that if you are installing CM10, CM10.1, Slim 3.x + that the partition layout has changed. This means you will need to flash the ROM at least 3 times - once you will get an error 7, then flash again, and then again - after that you will have latest.
15. Once the ROM is done flashing, flash the Kernel .zip you placed on your External SD card the same way you flashed the ROMs. Then flash your modem .zip. Note that if you are using an 's' version of semaphore, and a non-patched ROM like CM (Slim is already patched) you will want to flash the big mem library patch which is attached below after flashing the kernel.
16. Go back to the CWM main menu and reboot the phone. You should boot into ICS / JB at this point with no issue. It might take a bit so be patient.
17. Verify your IMEI number. Hit the Menu button on your phone and select System Settings > About Phone > Status. Look at your IMEI. If there's a lot of 0's in it, you need to replace your EFS folder. Use Oi Explorer to access your External SD card and install the ES File Explorer APK. Enable *all* the Root options in the application settings and return to the file browser. Locate your EFS folder backup on your external SD (emmc), longpress on the folder and select "Copy To". Hit the navigate up button in the dialog box and select /. Press OK twice then reboot your phone. Your IMEI should be back to normal now.
18. Enjoy the fruits of your labour and customize the heck out of your new ICS / JB rom.
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This is an alternate method from @bucknetbucky created this quick 'how to'. This will put you on stock GB and allow you to flash ICS from there.
Why start from GB? The bootloaders. When flashing from froyo you'll see lots of tips on pulling batteries and the first flash always not working - this won't happen from Gingerbread AND you'll get to keep the logo for the kernel for some added bling.
For those looking to flash from GB here is how to do it...
Get back to 2.3.3 stock
1 flash stock froyo via ODIN (tick repartition! - See the 'Essential Files' section above).
2 install samsung kies (should have this if you have this device- AND update it!)
3 update to GB using kies
Root your phone and back up EFS
Backing up EFS is vital. Essentially do this.
4. Download Super1click to root your phone and following the instructions (http://depositfiles.com/files/n0dcxce3t)
5 Install a file manager with root access and backup your efs folder by copying it to the internal sdcard then your computer (instructions in OP)
Note: this is one way to root your stock GB phone - you can also use the speedmod kernel (the version I use is older --- but works --- and is attached below) which has a root option under 'advanced' but has more steps. If you already have backed up your EFS though, you really do NOT need to do this step and skip to the steps below to flash your ICS ROM.
Finally INSTALL your ICS ROM
Now to flash the latest super duper ROMs from the super duper devs you will need to do the following...
1 copy glitch v14 kernel and the rom of your choice to your internal sdcard (The version linked below is the BEST version to accomplish this with)
http://www.box.com/s/tov06pvzkkqbmui6tcmi
2 flash via ODIN the speedmod kernel (gives you a custom recovery)
3 when it tries to boot pull the battery and then boot to recovery
4 flash the glitch kernel from recovery (again you are boot looping)
5 pull the battery and boot to glitch recovery and wipe data, clear cache and such then flash your ROM
6 copy your backed up EFS folder back to the phone to restore yout imei
Just some notes
Most ROMs will come with a compatible modem, however, if having modem issues - please see a few posts down on getting modems.
A complete list of ROMs for the I9000 by Android version can be found here (as well as kernels). Please note the update dates as that will indicate how much active support there is for the ROM.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=18372235ROM and Kernel TWEAKS (Updated 08/28/2012)
GPS Tweak
This how to can you help you tweak GPS
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=17081413
Note the multiple GPS.conf entries you can have for country (Canada) as well as region (North America).
Darky ROM tweak
When installing Darky ROM you will find the buttons for home and back no longer work. There is a simple fix for this as long as you have a root explorer (like ES File Explorer) and a text editor.
Open up /system/usr/keylayout/melfas_touchkey.kl in a text editor.
Make sure that your 'keys' look like this:
key 139 MENU
key 158 BACK
key 217 SEARCH
key 105 HOME
key 106 SEARCH
Keep VIRTUAL as part of the keys and you will still have vibration as well.
Alternatively (Thanks @finneginsfast !) you can flash 'keylayout.zip' attached below from recovery.4Flashables (Updated June 29 2013))
This is reserved for flashables such as modems and kernels.
Ultimate Kernel Cleaner
Before flashing a kernel, you should run a kernel cleaning script. Matt (THANKS @Matt5606) gave me this one - it handles cache cleaning, etc. See the attached file for ultimate kernel cleaning script.
Modems
Lots of modems out there, and get Perka's file store for a ready list (see recommended apps). My favourite for a long while has been the i9000UGKC1 modem - it has GB versions as well as ICS - just make sure you get the right one!
You can also download modems diredctly from Perkas Site (/Samsung/ICS_CM_Modems/850_Modems_CM) or the android app (available in Play). Ensure you get the right modems for your ROM or Android version.
For Gingerbread: /Samsung/I9000/Modem_850_Enabled
For ICS and JellyBean: /Samsung/ICS_CM_Modems/850_Modems_CM
@finneginsfast provided me with this graphical link to help give you an idea of what modems work where: http://soggycashew.weebly.com/modem-location-map.html
Gingerbread Kernels
Semaphore. Great kernel to run with DarkyROM.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1112908
Glitch Kernel. Great kernel to run with CM7 or MIUI GB as its made for our model!!!
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1315400
ICS Kernels
I run Semaphore almost exclusively - definitely a favourite.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1468795
Glitch has a specialized kernel for ICS as well, but I typically do not use it.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1459475
JellyBean Kernels
Semaphore has a JellyBean kernel for 4.1.2 as well as 4.2.2 - its my go to kernel.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1786220
Be sure to get the LMK app from XDA (search it) to ensure your launcher and keyboard do not die, and get Semaphore manager from the Play Store as well.4For anyone interested in experimenting with Jellybean, I've been running X-Bean for about 4 or 5 days now and it's running very smoothly. Evey other jb rom I've tried was painfully laggy after a few days but this one seems to be the exception to that rule from my experience. As far as I understand it has no datadata partition which most others do have.
As per usual though...you know the adage, time will tell. But it's quite excellent so far.
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