I9300ZSEMB1 4.1.2 JB available after ZSEMA1 pulled out

ZSEMB1 for Galaxy S3 is released a few days ago. for some reasons, ZSEMA1 was pulled out by Samsung in Hong Kong. insiders claimed ZSEMA1 was buggy and may cause problems like sudden reboot

firmware details:
pda: ZSEMB1
csc: OZSEMB1 (Hong Kong, Taiwan)
date: 2 Feb 2013


download link:
link 1 (by sammobile)

I9100XWLS8 I9100ZCLSF Galaxy S2 I9100 Android 4.1.2 update download

Samsung started to roll out Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for Galaxy S2 I9100, aka SGS2. this update includes new features like Touchwiz UX (the UI from Galaxy S3 I9300), new notification bar with customizable toggles, two home screen mode (basic mode and easy mode) etc, plus enhanced performance


image source: gsmarena.com


I9100XWLS8 firmware details:
pda: XWLS8
csc: FOPLS3
date: 16 Jan 2013


I9100ZCLSF firmware details:
pda: ZCLSF
csc: OZHLSF (Chinese - China, Hong Kong, Taiwan)
date: 11 Jan 2013


download links:
I9100XWLS8 (by sammobile)
I9100ZCLSF (by sammobile)

I9300ZSEMA1 Chinese 4.1.2 for Galaxy S3 released in Taiwan (繁中)

this is the real Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean in Traditional Chinese for SGS3


firmware details:
pda: ZSEMA1
csc: OZSEMA1


download link:
link 1 (by sammobile)

I9300ZSDLL1 I9300ZCDLL1 I9300ZNDLL1 Android 4.1.1 JB Chinese version (中文) update for Samsung Galaxy S3

UPDATE: the real 4.1.2 I9300ZSEMA1 Traditional Chinese version is here. those listed below are actually 4.1.1, sorry about that


3 new Chinese Jelly Bean Android 4.1.1 SGS3 updates for China, Hong Kong and Taiwan


I9300ZSDLL1 (Hong Kong, Taiwan - Traditional Chinese)
pda: ZSDLL1
csc: OZSDLL1 (open, Traditional Chinese for TGY and BRI)


I9300ZCDLL1 (China - Simplified Chinese)
pda: ZCDLL1
csc: CHNDLL1


I9300ZNDLL1 (China - Simplified Chinese)
PDA: ZNDLL1
CSC: CHUDLL1


download links:
I9300ZSDLL1 TGY, Hong Kong (by sammobile)
I9300ZSDLL1 BRI, Taiwan (by sammobile)
I9300ZCDLL1, China (by sammobile)
I9300ZNDLL1, China (by sammobile)

I9300ZNDLK2 first Chinese Android 4.1.1 JB firmware for Galaxy S3 available

ZNDLK2 is the first Chinese Android 4.1.1 JB release for Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300


firmware details:
pda: ZNDLK2
csc: CHUDLK2
build date: 8 Nov 2012

download link:
ZNDLK2 - link 1 (by sammobile)

possible phone bricks - Galaxy Note official ICS ZSLPF and XXLPY confirmed unsafe

Galaxy Note Android 4.0.3 firmware N7000XXLPY may brick your phone as i mentioned eariler, and now the bug is confirmed by Android. besides, the second leaked official ZSLPF for the Asian region is affected

reference: Galaxy Note ICS XXLPY phone bricks - issues


according to Ken Sumrall, an senior engineer from Android, this is a known bug which can damage your phone

if you issued an mmc erase command, it could screw up the data structures in the chip

the emmc chip can lockup after an erase command is given. Not every time, but often enough. Usually, the device can reboot after this, but then lockup during the boot process. Very rarely, it can lockup even before fastboot is loaded......

after an emmc erase command, it could leave the internal data structures of the emmc chip in a bad state that cause the chip to lock up when a particular sector was accessed.

in other words, if you do a wipe or reformat to the partitions on these affected firmware, you have a chance to get your phone unbootable or bricked


and as i suggested, stay away from the ICS roms until the problem is solved finally

you may take a look at my advice posted couple of days ago about this: Galaxy Note ICS XXLPY phone bricks - advice

N7000ZSLPF official Chinese ICS for Galaxy Note

UPDATE: Galaxy Note official ICS ZSLPF and XXLPY confirmed unsafe


the first Samsung official Android 4.0.3 ICS Chinese rom ZSLPF for SGN just leaked for the Asia region like Hong Kong and Taiwan. no premium suite is included






firmware details:

pda: ZSLPF
modem: XXLR1 REV 05
csc: OZSLPF


build info:

ro.build.id=IML74K
ro.build.display.id=IML74K.ZSLPF
ro.build.version.incremental=ZSLPF
ro.build.version.sdk=15
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=4.0.3
ro.build.date=Tue May 15 15:25:28 KST 2012
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/GT-N7000/GT-N7000:4.0.3/IML74K/ZSLPF:user/release-keys


WARNING:
- this ZSLPE is not proved to be safe yet at this time
- make sure you are aware of the XXLPY phone brick issues before flashing this
Galaxy Note ICS XXLPY phone bricks - issues
Galaxy Note ICS XXLPY phone bricks - advice



downloads:
link 1

Galaxy Note ICS with Sony Bravia Engine soon

UPDATE: Galaxy Note Sony Bravia Engine ICS mod available

the Sony Bravia Engine mod for Samsung Galaxy Note Android 4.0.3 ICS will be available soon

sorry mates, i thought i have done it already... before my note bricked

Galaxy Note ICS TwLauncher tablet mode preview

this is a modded Samsung ICS touchwiz launcher in tablet mode or tabletui for the Galaxy Note based on the leaked Chinese I9220 ZCLP6 Android 4.0.3 rom. all modifications were baesd on original Samsung files so it is a pure stock SGN TW launcher tablet mode experience in 212 dpi

i started this mod for an very attractive US$680 bounty for AT&T SGH-I717 initially, but my phone was not repaired yet and thus missed the chance to win the bounty. actually it is no fun to work with the smali files at all, so i stopped modding it after finishing the navbar part as the final piece of the puzzle

below are some of the screenshots

twlauncher untouched with 240 dpi	default ICS power off confirmation
stock ICS twlauncher menu	navbar added with 212 dpi
SPlanner widget works with Samsung TwLauncher (looks a bit weird atm)	popup menu for settings in navbar
settings in split mode
settings popup menu in landscape mode
SMemo widget running properly with Samsung TwLauncher

references:
Galaxy S3 Tablet UI multi windows per app dpi preview updates
Galaxy S3 I9300 tablet mode - TabletUI at 220 dpi preview

second ICS beta ZCLP5 leaked for Galaxy Note (I9220)

another beta Android ICS 4.0.3 rom leaked for I9220, aka the Chinese version of Galaxy Note N7000. this LP5 kernel detects the CPU frequency at 1400 MHz correctly when installed on the SGN N7000, unlike the previous beta that run at 1200 MHz only

it is reported that ZCLP5 is superior to the first beta ZCLP1 in many aspects, with the exception that the camera doesnt work properly

some screenshots from a Chinese forum:





below is a part of the build.prop:
ro.build.id=IML74K
ro.build.display.id=IML74K.ZCLP5
ro.build.version.incremental=ZCLP5
ro.build.version.sdk=15
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=4.0.3
ro.build.date=Mon Mar 26 23:37:13 KST 2012


although the I9220ZCLP5 is not targeted for N7000, it can be flashed on our Samsung Galaxy Note. pay attention when you are going to flash it on N7000 since it may brick your SGN if incompatible images are flashed. this is because, although the I9220 is very similar to the N7000, there are some differences in hardware, design and so forth actually. flashing an incorrect or incompatible rom is one of the main reasons for bricking your phone in general.

fortunately, Chainfire, an active member on the XDA developer forum, repacked the rom for N7000 and provided a guide to install it with details. interested parties can take a look at this post for more details. of course, for those advanced users, it wont be difficult to put it on your SGN

some of the download links and mirrors:
link 1
link 2
link 3 (in Chinese)

Galaxy Note with Sony Bravia Engine Demo

UPDATE2: Galaxy Note Sony Bravia Engine ICS mod available

UPDATE: Galaxy Note ICS with Sony Bravia Engine soon


Sony Bravia Engine is included in this modded Gallery for SGN, Samsung Galaxy Note N7000. it is based on the deodexed Gingerbread 2.3.6 XXLC1 released recently

in case you are looking for the SGS2's, read this: Galaxy S2 with Sony Bravia Engine for Gingerbread and ICS


by default, the Bravia Engine is set to ON but can be disabled manually (see below)

this is an incomplete but working demo for implementing Sony Bravia Engine in Gallery3D on Samsung Galaxy S2 for Gingerbread and ICS, as well as Galaxy Note. once you have installed it, your existing Gallery3D WILL BE REPLACED by this demo. note that no performance or memory tweaks, stress tests, etc were performed in this demo, and bugs or force closes are expected but not observed so far

please refer to the document below for installation instructions, and how to check if the engine is running or to see the differences. you can turn off the engine for particular files, and to re-generate your wallpaper with the Sony Bravia Engine by following the steps:

click here for installation instructions





if you like this mod, please give it a like or share this post to your friends, etc, or consider a small donations. thank you

feedbacks and questions are welcomed



PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER AND WARNING CAREFULLY BEFORE DOWNLOADING OR INSTALLING THE FILE(S)!!



DISCLAIMER

The file attached below is an unfinished demo resulted from a feasibility study for integrating Samsung Gallery3D application and Sony Bravia Engine, and is provided for educational and research purposes only. This demo is solely to describe and explain how to implement the engine with the Samsung Android Gallery application, and is only intended for demonstrating the outputs produced by Samsung Gallery3D application with Sony Bravia Engine on the Android platform. It is, however, in no ways or by no means to be used on a daily basis, nor to be used for any commerical purpose, and it is not supposed to be distributed or published in any kind.

Samsung Gallery3D, Sony Bravia Engine, Android and all other trademarks mentioned belong to their respective owners.



WARNING

The file(s) attached are provided as is and for demo only. You should pay attention to the laws in your country or region, whichever and wherever applicable. You have to make sure you are not offended by downloading, accessing, transmitting, using, or in any other way utilizing any material contained in the file(s). You further understand and acknowledge are legally able to use or access the material(s) according to the laws in your country or region, and agree to waive, and hereby do waive, any legal or equitable rights or remedies you have or may have against me, regarding all matters related to your use of the file(s).

I am NOT RESPONSIBLE for any damages, including bricked phones, partial or total loss of data resulting from the use of the file(s) contained, in all kinds and/or by any means, caused by using or accessing the file(s)/material(s), including problems caused by the file(s) and/or by third parties. You shall be solely responsible for the consequences of using or accessing the material(s) and I will not be held responsible in the event any charges, including but not limited to civil and criminal charges, be brought against any individuals using the material(s) contained in this post and or attachment(s).





By clicking on the link below you agree to all the terms and conditions described above, and fully understand the risks involved for using or accessing any materials found here, and agree to assume and take on all of the risks and responsibilities in any way associated with this yourself.


download (in CWM zip):
link 1 Gallery3DSBEDemo-SGN.zip
link 2 Gallery3DSBEDemo-SGN.zip
md5: AE20FB15BEA4B6451560E8EE41708B18


references:
more Bravia Engine screenshots marked with differences

SGS2 ICS 4.0.3 Sony Bravia Engine demo with wallpaper rendering available

now with wallpaper enhancements - SGS2 wallpaper Sony Bravia Engine demo

Chinese official 4.0.3 ICS I9100ZSLPE

the first Chinese ICS rom ZSLPE for Samsung Galaxy S2 leaked for China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. it surprised me really since there were delays in Chinese rom upgrade in the past. on the other hand, Samsung HK also announced the first ICS rom is coming next week

details:
base: I9100ZSLPE
csc: I9100OZSLPE
modem: I9100ZSLPE






download links:
link 1
link 2 (in Chinese), password: forum.sptbox.net

Android ICS available on 15 March

the latest news (or rumor) about the official release date for Android ICS on Samsung Galaxy S2 is 15 March, according to various sources from Samsung Israel

on the other hand, Samsung HK has published the latest version of I9100 user manual for ICS on their website already, although no screenshots from ICS is included


User Manual (ICS) in both English and Traditional Chinese:


you can download it here: User Manual (ICS)


below are some screenshots of the manual, together with the revision dated 03/2012

simple way to avoid mixed english and chinese (or other languages) contacts

personally, i don prefer to sort chinese contacts by pinyin, so ...

it's a simple way to show chinese contacts after english one, although it's a bit tricky

to do it, just add a chinese character of your choice (non-printable or chinese symbols) in front of the contact name in chinese, and now they will appear after the letter "Z"

some reviews about my works

just found some articles/reviews talking about my sms mod and loop device mod. i am really appreciated

here they are:

hitting over 2700 in benchmarks with new fix (by soraxd@samsunggalaxysforums.com)

SMS – Show Sent Time For Galaxy S i9000 (by www.xda-developers.com)

XDA Brings You Custom Apps: See The Time Text Was Sent, and Stream TV (by www.talkandroid.com)

香港版卡三爽？ (in chinese)