Re: S8000 Firmware Questions

[Addyhash]

Hello all,

I've gone through a few posts/threads and I am still lost... your help will be greatly appreciated.

[TL;DR version]
1. Would it be possible to get a firmware for S8000/S8003 for Australia?
2. If I install a new firmware, will it delete everything that I've got on the phone, e.g. contacts, messages etc?
3. If so, is there a way to back up contacts, msgs, etc when the phone loops with booting, i.e. cannot connect to the PC.
 

Welcome to the Darkforest Group zxxxxz,

The warning on our firmware page is for Telstra Next G users as it uses a different bandwidth,  If you are with Optus or Vodaphone, or Amaysim, you will be fine.

The best firmware I recommend is CEJJ3,  it is stable and runs fine on the 900/2100 networks.

Unfortunately all data will be wiped during reflash, and without being able to turn phone on, you have little choice.

There is another program called TKfile Explorer, which will back up the entire phone memory, but unless you knew the files that hold the contact data, you cold brick the phone swapping back across... ( i think phone needs to be in pc studio mode for this )

hopefully you have sufficient battery for reflash ... and make sure you read our guide carefully also available You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

goodluck

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Thank you so much for your kind words and response.

I have tried TK File Explorer, but when I connected the phone an error message popped up and said 'The communication link is lost'... It briefly showed 'P' drive on the left hand pane but when I clicked OK on the error message, P drive was lost. 

So, it looks like I cannot recover my files as is. So, another question would be...

Could I use one of those recovery software after I flash the phone? They claim high success rate (and claim being the key operative word...).

Regardless, thank you so much for your help so far. Greatly appreciated!!!

never tried ... I doubt it
goodluck
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[Astrotrain]

Considering the whole situation with MegaUpload, it would be nice if firmware posters could upload those firmwares to some other service like Mediafire or alike. Thank you!   

[Addyhash]

Considering the whole situation with MegaUpload, it would be nice if firmware posters could upload those firmwares to some other service like Mediafire or alike. Thank you!   

Administrator Comment

our more popular firmwares are uploaded to ' load to'

[xedos6]

i have tried the latest and most stable firmware but i want to give my samsung to my mother and because she dosent speak english i would like to put a firmware with romanian language...i have read all this forum and i searched google but i couldn't find such a firmware...can you help me,please? it exist a firmware with romanian language?

[StormChild]

i have tried the latest and most stable firmware but i want to give my samsung to my mother and because she dosent speak english i would like to put a firmware with romanian language...i have read all this forum and i searched google but i couldn't find such a firmware...can you help me,please? it exist a firmware with romanian language?

The latest FW for Romania is the S8000XFIH1, but it's almost impossible to find...
... after some 25 minutes of searching I've found that I couldn't find an XF firmware on the Net...! 
If anybody has it in their pocket, please, upload it somewhere! Thanks! (Plus provide us a link...  )

[xedos6]

thankyou stormchild...i will tell my mom to learn english:)

[StormChild]

thankyou stormchild...i will tell my mom to learn english:)

When I gave my phone to my Mom, I was in trouble, too, but fortunately we have Hungarian FWs (She only speaks Hungarian) - it's a pity that for Romania there cannot be found one, at least the oldest one... (I made a search this morning up to no avail - I know there were the S8000XFIF5, the S8000XFIG5, the S8000XFIH1, but none of them are available...)

Maybe someone has downloaded some S8000XF firmware, when it was available. Anyone?

[xedos6]

let's hope so...thanks

[Astrotrain]

The latest FW for Romania is the S8000XFIH1, but it's almost impossible to find...
... after some 25 minutes of searching I've found that I couldn't find an XF firmware on the Net...! 
If anybody has it in their pocket, please, upload it somewhere! Thanks! (Plus provide us a link...  )

+1 here.... It`s Balkan countries firmware that also contains Serbian which I need. I dug out half of the Internet and it`s nowhere to be found. 

p.s: ANY version of XF firmware would be fine, even the old one because it can be upgraded via Samsung update.

[derekwd]

Hi again, been reading a lot on this forum and quite impressed, i think i have found all the answers i need and was going to flash my phone, i downloaded the S800MCEJJ3 but when i click the link for the password i get page not available error, i have tried typing in, ***********  as the password but gives incorrect password.

Most likely me being a bit thick lol but would be gratefully if someone could help with the password

Thanks
 

Administrator Comment

let's keep the password between members ÂÐÐ¥ © ™

[derekwd]

Just downloaded it again and now unzipped it, must have been a bad d/l

cheers

[Addyhash]

Just downloaded it again and now unzipped it, must have been a bad d/l

cheers

great!! remember to read and follow our guide carefully
goodluck
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[derekwd]

Sorry about the password slip, , would just like to thank the members of this forum, i now have a S8000 Jet flashed with the latest firmware and well pleased 

Cheers

[StormChild]

Sorry about the password slip, , would just like to thank the members of this forum, i now have a S8000 Jet flashed with the latest firmware and well pleased 

Cheers

It wasn't a real password slip, as one part of it was missing.  The password is for safety precautions to prevent non-members from using our FWs.

You're welcome! Enjoy your faster and more stable phone!

[Astrotrain]

When I gave my phone to my Mom, I was in trouble, too, but fortunately we have Hungarian FWs (She only speaks Hungarian) - it's a pity that for Romania there cannot be found one, at least the oldest one... (I made a search this morning up to no avail - I know there were the S8000XFIF5, the S8000XFIG5, the S8000XFIH1, but none of them are available...)

Maybe someone has downloaded some S8000XF firmware, when it was available. Anyone?

I have obtained S8000XFIG4 firmware. Where should I put the link?