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  • 26 Jan 2011

harry, 26 Jan 2011We are going to show you how to Install FROYO 2.2 on your S... morelinks :

What you will NEED!


1. A Samsung Galaxy 5 (DUH!).
2. The 2.2 Firmware ( http://www.multiupload.com/UPKSVCZ7KU. password = samfirmware.com).
3. ODIN downloader (http://www.multiupload.com/B12P3BJBE6).
4. OPS files (http://www.multiupload.com/8RHO5C274Y).
5. A windows PC + samsung data cable.

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    • vwj
    • 26 Jan 2011

    how do i sign off from gtalk

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      • harry
      • vwj
      • 26 Jan 2011

      harry, 26 Jan 2011We are going to show you how to Install FROYO 2.2 on your S... moreBluetooth is working fine after update.

      The problem u are facing is that your media update service is not running due to which when u will transfer some files to SD card it will not detect automatically at that time until the media scanner run at next startup.

      For your music files problem, try to reset your phone again

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        • harry
        • vwj
        • 26 Jan 2011

        We are going to show you how to Install FROYO 2.2 on your SAMSUNG GALAXY 5 mobile PHONE.



        What you will NEED!


        1. A Samsung Galaxy 5 (DUH!).
        2. The 2.2 Firmware ( click here to download password = samfirmware.com).
        3. ODIN downloader (click here to download).
        4. OPS files (click here to download).
        5. A windows PC + samsung data cable.


        Important NOTES:
        SOME PHONES BECOME BUGGY AND DONT LET THE SIM CARD WORK WITH THE DEVICE. (constant error)
        UPDATE : to fix phone not working, initiate restore phone to factory settings command from Settings – Privacy
        TAKE SERIOUS CONSIDERATION BEFORE UPGRADING AND HAVE YOUR BACKUP IMAGE READY IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG.

        TAKE SERIOUS CONSIDERATION BEFORE UPGRADING AND HAVE YOUR
        BACKUP IMAGE READY IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG – use the OLD FIRMWARES:
        (passwords next to link)
        ASIA (India) : [b]I5503DXJG5 : ANDROID 2.1 : DOWNLOAD (pass: samfirmware.com)[/b]
        Europe:[b]I5500XWJK3 :ANDROID 2.1:DOWNLOAD (pass: samfirmware.com)[/b]
        USA :[b]I5500LUYJI1:ANDROID 2.1:DOWNLOAD (pass: samfirmware.com)[/b]


        Make sure your device is fully charged!
        BE sure to backup all your data!
        You are doing this at your own risk, Although, This will NOT void your warranty!
        Your phone does not need to be rooted to get this working.


        UPDATE : AFTER BACKUP – FACTORY RESET YOUR PHONE BY ENTERING THE FOLLOWING CODE
        *#*#7780#*#*
        TO AVOID PROBLEMS


        STEP 1
        Download all the files above, and make sure you have the latest version of KIES software installed.
        STEP 2
        Extract the RAR to get a .tar file.
        STEP 3
        Open ODIN Downloader.
        MAKE SURE you select One Package, Auto Reboot and Protect Ops checkboxes.
        Select the Ops file (the file we downloaded earlier).
        And finally select the tar package we extracted from the RAR earlier.

        NOW CLOSE ODIN.

        STEP 4
        Backup you phone and data with the KIES software (after you are done exit KIES)
        Turn OFF the Galaxy 5 and remove the Battery
        Reinsert The Battery and Press the following buttons together
        VOLUME DOWN + CENTER HOME BUTTON + POWER BUTTON (END CALL)
        Hold the buttons together till you see the downloading screen

        Step 5
        Now Connect your Phone with your PC using the ORIGINAL DATA cable and wait for windows to finish installing the hardware
        Once you get a prompt – “the device is ready to use”
        Fire up ODIN DOWNLOADER (make sure the settings are same as before) Your phone will now show up connected in Com Port


        STEP 6 (Final Step)
        CLICK START and wait for process to finish, once done your device
        will automatically reboot and will have Android 2.2 running on it.
        Enjoy!
        Few features that are in the 2.2 update -
        A very colorful menu interface

        The ability to Install apps to the SD CARD

        And the ability to play FLASH content Natively (websites, online videos etc.)
        Apart from general Performance boost in processor, better battery and ram management.

        source: http://www.igyaan.in/

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          • Anonymous
          • bJ6
          • 25 Jan 2011

          elaine, 25 Jan 2011hi im eliane from the philippines i'am thinking to buy this... moreDon't think twice. Go for it. Much better than corby. It is a smartphone and got android os. I'm enjoying every moment using this phone.

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            • Anonymous
            • bJ6
            • 25 Jan 2011

            elaine, 25 Jan 2011hi im eliane from the philippines i'am thinking to buy this... moreDon't think twice. Go for it. Much better than corby. It is a smartphone and got android os. I'm enjoying every moment using this phone.

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              • elaine
              • vaN
              • 25 Jan 2011

              hi im eliane from the philippines i'am thinking to buy this phone.. is it worthy or not? or better to buy samsung corby?

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                • SAM
                • t7X
                • 25 Jan 2011

                how can i use the market, android, samsung apllications.everytime i click it it keep on asking my google account.do i need to open my google account everytime i open this applications?

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                  • imran
                  • tUc
                  • 25 Jan 2011

                  salman, 17 Jan 2011hey imran. .jus put in the setting ur internet ll wrk gud. ... moreI didn't get u?

                  I need to know settings in the PC

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                    • vicky
                    • w4e
                    • 25 Jan 2011

                    Can i see the documents in landscape view using think free office.
                    I have corby it has doc viewer but can see docs only in portrait mode so difficult to read.

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                      • Milestone2 M'sia
                      • tVk
                      • 25 Jan 2011

                      Used it for a week before got my M2.
                      Great phone, superb value for money.

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                        • time-maker
                        • mE0
                        • 25 Jan 2011

                        timeandinfinite.blogspot.com

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                          • Axl
                          • 0w7
                          • 24 Jan 2011

                          Can it instal aplications on memory card,or just on phone memory?

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                            • mjhames
                            • wHr
                            • 24 Jan 2011

                            do i need cyanogenmod to install theme??? please reply... i'm already bored with the icons, dial-pad etc. thanks..

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                              • Arnold
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                              • 24 Jan 2011

                              Please help me on an application from Android Market. I want to download dictionary but it seems it needs wifi connection before I can use it. Is there a dictionary apps. from Android w/c I can use even if offline? Thanks!

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                                • Aravind
                                • Pxk
                                • 24 Jan 2011

                                Kiran, 24 Jan 2011is this mobile Have Android Market Installed..?Yes andorid market is installed

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                                  • dipanjan
                                  • utB
                                  • 24 Jan 2011

                                  is video call is possable in galaxy 5

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                                    • Kiran
                                    • w0@
                                    • 24 Jan 2011

                                    is this mobile Have Android Market Installed..?

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • KFM
                                      • 23 Jan 2011

                                      Chandan, 23 Jan 2011Downloading speed is too slow. Nokia 2700classic having bet... moreStop your non sense man! The net is very fast on this phone. Today only I downloaded a movie within 4 hours.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • thf
                                        • 23 Jan 2011

                                        superb the best phone ! very responsive,amazing affordable android phone.