[Q] Install EURO Rom...how...?

[aidicula]

Hello,

I know this has been discussed so many times and in so many places. But I need help...
My tab came with middle east version of the firmware and it has so many things in there that I dont want. I want to install the latest European version of the firmware and I dont really care about Arabic support.
I tried this once (got the firmware from SAMFIRMWARE.com - XXJMA) and tried by luck with Odin..all I got in the end was a brick. I got samsung to bring my Tab back to life..but now I want to do it again. Could some one PLEASE give detailed descr. on how I can install the European firmware on my tab? Appreciate your help.
PS: I AM a noob!

 

[ownhd2]

Hi first things first make sure your tab is unlocked sim lock off

Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

 

[aidicula]

My tab is unlocked and the sim lock is off.
I beleive my mistake was something to do with the PIT file and repartition.

 

[ownhd2]

what i did was flashed JM6 first then JMA

Just select the whole JMA.tar file as PDA. No repartition, PIT, Phone or CSC.

Flash. If it doesn't reboot after flash, reboot into recovery so it completes the install. Done.

 

[aidicula]

thanks for the info..but if you look at http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-p1000.htm it says I need to use P1.pit for both the versions. Now i am confused. Please comment....

 

[ownhd2]

sorry yes use p1.pit

 

[aidicula]

OK. Thanks...to summarize..
1. Switch on USB debug on tab
2. kill Kies
3. Start Odin (after going to download mode on the tab)
4. select the pda file (.jar) and the .pit.
5. Ensure repartion is switched off
6. start! once this is done, repeat for the second pda file.

Some more questions...
a. Now I dont understand why I need to use the JM6 first and then the JMA. Why not directly try JMA?
b. Also, I am right about the repartition? Last time I remember when I selected the .pit file, the repartition came on automatically. But by the time I realised it, it was too late. The process had already started and it never ended.
c. How long does it normally take for the update process to end?

Thanks for your help. Hopefully this time I wont brick the tab.

 

[T33H00]

im interested in this thread too. I dont really know how to flash to Euro firmware. If there is any people want to share what they did, I appreciate.

 

[aidicula]

Anybody? Please help us noobs!

 

[ovigt71]

Anybody? Please help us noobs!

you have to create an account here . there, on the bottom of the page you'll find a PDF file with everything what you need and also a video..enjoy

 

[yann06]

JMA is an update of JM6
that 's why you need the JM6 first

To flash it in JM6, I ve used Odin
set the pit file , the PDA PHONE and CSC
for the JMA refer to the JMA thread

 

[aidicula]

1. Would someone please guide us to the JMA thread? I tried and couldnt find anything!
2. Also, there is no CSC file specified in samfirmware.com. I can see the download links for them on the website, but how do I know which one to use?
3. I just noticed on samfirmware there is a JMC version available now. Is that another update to the JM6? Can I go directly to JMC without the JMA ?

These questions should prove the 'noob' tag!
:EDIT!!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884343
a. That has clearly explained the way to do it..but my ONLY question now is how do I know which CSC file to select.
b. The author mentioned something about 850 + 1900 and the modem. How does that affect the whole process? We would like the whole range.