TWRP Recovery Now on 2.4.3.0 update from 2.4.2.0

Team Win Recovery Project or TWRP now gets new update version to 2.4.3.0. The earlier release 2.4.2.0 which includes some features such as auto screen timeout and built-in SuperSU flashing now has been added more features and much better improvements. The TWRP recovery is one of the backbone of an Android smartphone customization like installing ROMs, Kernels and any MODs that also brings essential to after market developers. So, for those who missed this update just like me, for it was originally rolled-out by XDA Recognized Developer Dees_Troy and team on March 1st, 2013, you can update or install it (for those haven't tried it yet).

Here's the Latest changelog.

CHANGELOG for 2.4.3.0:
-Fixed 2 bugs related to restore, one dealing with mknod failures (by bigbiff) and one dealing with restoring hardlinks (by Dees_Troy)
NOTE: If your backups weren't restoring correctly in earlier 2.4.x versions they should restore correctly now. Hopefully you didn't delete those backups. If you're still having problems, run the restore, go to advanced and copy log, then give us the log. Complaints without logs will be rightfully ignored.
-Added a scroll bar to file selectors and listboxes courtesy of Tassadar
-Added libblkid for more accurate detection of file systems and can now detect exFAT properly thanks to bigbiff
-Added a screen dim effect 2 seconds before screen off on some devices
-Finally fixed file selector crash (one of the joys of working with multi-threaded software)
-Fixed loading of screen timeout setting during startup
-Improvements and bugfixes to screen timeout code
-Fixed persistence of the 24 hour / military time setting

Previous changelog:

CHANGELOG for 2.4.2.0:
-Add screen timeout - screen will turn off automatically after 60 seconds, saves battery and prevents screen burn-in especially on AMOLED devices
-Add a brightness setting (requires device specific setup and only some devices have been added)
-Add a root checker and offer to install SuperSU if the device isn't already rooted
-Add a write buffer to libtar backups, significant improvements to speeds when backing up to exFAT target, minor improvements for other file systems
-Check and offer to fix root permissions if broken
-Add an option for a 24 hour clock display instead of AM/PM (aka military time)
-Move stock recovery reflash check to occur during the reboot cycle
-Add support for some MTK6xxx devices
-Change libtar to vfork to help prevent memory problems
-Add a "clicked" effect to most buttons, file selector, and listbox
-Improve timezone listbox to be more like file selector (per pixel kinetic scrolling, etc)
-Remove some no longer used settings (Forced MD5 sum on zips, size checking on image backups)
-Other minor bugfixes and improvements

To get a more detailed information from TWRP Team just head over to XDA Discussion thread.

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AT&T Sony Xperia TL Starts 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Upgrade

AT&T Sony Xperia TL will now joins in the line-up of Android devices to run the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS. Sony has started rolling out the official 4.1.2 update earlier today. This said 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update brings some goodies to this Android camera phone with a new and improved camera app with "Superior Auto mode", not a burst mode, but it's added with HDR capability. There also some enhancement such as an improved UI and stabler Wi-Fi connection. A new designed home screen launcher and lock-screen  the extended battery mode option are just a few among pretty cool features added.

Just use PC companion for manual update and or via OTA (over the air) if it's also available.

Source: XDA, Androidcentral

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OTA 4.1.2 Jelly Bean VLBMA3 for Wind,Mobilicity and Videotron Galaxy Note 2 with Multi-View now live

Wind Mobile, Mobilicity and Videotron version of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (with specific model number SGH-T889V) has just received its Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS upgrade. This 4.1.2 Jelly bean update is now live via OTA update (over the air) as of February 26, 2013. According to Samsung mobile Canada that this update includes the Multi-Window as well as Chinese language support. The featured Multi-Window will allow users to enjoy two apps runs at the same time (split screen running with apps. This is now announced via Samsung Mobile Canada Facebook page.

Some users has reported some issues since the 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update, this includes Wi-Fi connection.
Another issue is that the phone seems to heat up a lot faster after the update. Other users also reported of battery drain problem.

Samsung Mobile Canada has  responded these users complaints by suggesting to perform a factory reset after an upgrade or if some issues encountered.

"We're sorry to hear you're having Wi-Fi issues since you've upgraded to Jelly Bean 4.1.2. If the problem persists after restarting, we suggest your perform a factory reset. Remember to back up any files you'd like to save. Let us know how things go!

So, for those who owns the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 either from Wind Mobile, Videotron and Mobilicity and hasn't received the OTA update notification yet. Just check it out  on your Note 2, simply hit Menu >> Settings >> About device >> Software update >> Update.

This latest 4.1.2 update indicated new baseband version of T889VVLBMA3. Mobilesyrup also posted this firmware build info screenshots a while ago.

Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update on Wind Mobile, Videotron and Mobilicity Samsung Galaxy Note 2, screenshots taken by mobilesyrup.com

This Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update weighs at 226.93MB in size. Enjoy!

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Goes Official, Powered with Exynos 4 Quad 1.6GHz

The newest Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 comes to final and and officially introduced by Samsung. The 8.0 specifies its screen size of 8-inch with 1280 x 800 display resolution.  The Galaxy Note 8 is packed with a powerful Samsung's Exynos 4 Quad (4412) SoC. It features four ARM Cortex A9 cores runs up to 1.6 GHz. It is the same speed of the Galaxy Note 10.1 which also used the 4412 ARM's Mali 400MP4 GPU. The Note 8.0 currently runs with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and of course can be upgraded to any future Android OS versions like 4.2.

The Galaxy Note 8.0 offers a 2 GB internal memory and 16GB to 32GB external microSD card storage. It is capable for WiFi, 3G/4G LTE connectivity. The camera are built with a 5MP on the rear and a 1.3MP on the front.

A big part of the productivity story is the integrated S Pen, which is present on all Galaxy Note devices including the new 8.0. The S Pen is a battery-less stylus that is driven by a Wacom digitizer layer in the Galaxy Note display stack. Samsung offers a combination of its own apps as well as customized third party apps to take advantage of the S Pen.

 Anand Lal Simpil of AnandTech - Galaxy Note 8.0 hands-on.

Samsung announced that the exact availability of the Galaxy Note 8.0 will be on Q2 but was not yet confirmed to which country it will going to release first. So, if you're planning to grab one of this device, just watch out for it at your nearest mobile phone dealers.

For more reading: AnandTech.com

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Rogers Galaxy S2 LTE I727R Receives 4.1.2 Jelly Bean UMA7 , AT&T's Skyrocket Might Follow

Rogers version of Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE SGH-i727R gets an earlier Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean software update. The new software build number I727RUXUMA7 is hitting Kies server whilst AT&T variant the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket is nowhere to be found as of this moment and might also follow soon.

It was truly packed in Android 4.1.2, the screenshot below will tell the details. This 4.1.2 Jelly bean update brings some stuff of the so-called "Premium Suite" which can be found featured on Samsung Galaxy S3 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2.

Rogers has officially announced that the update will come available late this February along with Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-I717R) and other devices like the Motorola Razr HD and Sony Xperia T - LT30a, some users already managed to upgrade their devices via Samsung Kies.

This is the screenshot of the new Android 4.1.2 Jelly bean upgrade on Rogers Galaxy S2 LTE SGH-I727R

So, anyone got the Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE at hand, just better check it out on Kies. Have your Galaxy S2 LTE been updated to this version? Let us know how it works.

source communityforums.rogers.com, androidromupdate

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AT&T Galaxy Note 2 Gets New 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for Exynos Exploit Fix (I317UCAMA4)

AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II SGH-I317 received a new Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean software update that targets to fix the "Exynos Exploit" that threatens users data security. The new software update with Baseband version - 'I317UCAMA4' was officially announced earlier to add a chipset security enhancement. This is an update from 27th December 2012 released - 'I317UCALL1' which initially adds the Multi-Window support.

The I317UCAMA4 update is made available and rolls out via OTA (over the air) and gains around 8.45MB in size. There is not much any differences noticed on this update except it delivers an important role to fix the Exynos bug onto Galaxy Note 2 devices.

source AT&T, Android Police

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Google Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus Takju/Yakju Devices Gets 4.2.2 Jelly Bean JDQ39

Google owned Devices now advancing to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Google has began the release of the 4.2.2 Jelly bean with build number JDQ39. This is an update from earlier build 4.2.1 JOP40D. There is no official chagelog released by Google about this update but  +Android Police covered some important notes and were quite interesting new features.

New Features of Android 4.2.2 JDQ39 Update

• Toggle From Quick Settings, Better App Download Notifications, and Some New Sounds!
• Things we've discovered so far, in brief:
• Play Store downloads now show time left to download.
• Long-pressing Wi-Fi and BT now toggles them in the notification Quick Settings.
• More secure ADB thanks to the new whitelist.
• BT bug fixes? I've seen conflicting reports whether this is fixed - citation needed if anything's been done to it. Can you spot the right commits?
• Play a tone when wireless charging begins (if below 95% battery). Use new low battery and wireless charging sounds on Mako. Here are the new sounds: WirelessChargingStarted.ogg and LowBattery.ogg.

Those who missed or not updated yet can still manually install or update to JDQ39 via custom or stock recovery.
Galaxy Nexus (GSM) Android 4.2.2 JDQ39 (Takju only) - here
Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 Android 4.2.2 JDQ39 - here
Nexus 7 3G  Android 4.2.2 JDQ39 - here
Nexus 4 is not yet available as of this moment.

source: Android Police

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Telus, Bell, Rogers, Sasktel Galaxy Note 2 Official 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update I317MVLBMA3 is Out

In Canada, users of the Samsung Galaxy Note II SGH-I317M starts receiving the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update as of February 6. Earlier, we spotted the software build number JZO54K.I317MVLBMA3 or I317MVLBMA3 now loaded and made available thru Samsung Kies server and might probably will be also made available via OTA (over the air) too.

There are five specific builds of "MVLBMA3" which signifies for each of the Canadian Samsung Galaxy Note 2 variants and points to Bell, Roger, Telus and Sasktel, the other one which we can't figure out if it is for the unbranded or for Virgin mobile which has the CSC code of "VMC".


Model Samsung Galaxy Note II SGH-I317M
Android version: 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Build number: JZO54K.I317MVLBMA3
PD: I317MVLBMA3
CSC:  I317MOYABMA3
Official Release Date: February 6, 2013



This 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update has been announced by Samsung and each Canadian network provider to arrive beginning this February 2013, but no one is telling the exact period of time.

As of February 2013, a new software version is available for the Samsung GALAXY Note™ II.
The release of software version 4.1.2 provides the following benefits and enhancements for your smartphone:
Production issues related to the sensors performance were addressed
Chinese Language package is added
NOTE: Google is releasing this update in stages. Your smartphone will receive a notification when this update becomes available to you.

Added features of the 4.1.2 firmware build I317MVLBMA3

• Ink Effect on Lockscreen - new!
• Group Cast - new!
• Added customization on the Notification Panel
• Added disable option for the Multi-Window
• Added disable option for Brightness Slider
• Continues Samsung Keyboard Input
• Color of the Status bar is change from black to grey
• Some Notification Toggles is added

Again, this update is for Samsung Galaxy Note II with model number SGH-I317M only, among other Canadian users of the Galaxy Note 2 which provided by Wind, Videotron and Mobilicity (model number SGH-T889V) is not yet available as of this moment.

sources: Telus, Sammobile, Androidromupdate

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Xperia T Began Receiving Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Upgrade build 9.1.A.0.489

If you are a proud owner of the Sony's Android flagship Xperia T LT30p, you must be aware that the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update now starts rolling out in Europe countries. The latest firmware build '9.1.A.0.489' with '3.4.0' kernel version has now reportedly hitting in The Netherlands. The said 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update are loaded with new features and more improvements better than the previous 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich firmware version. So, just update your Xperia T devices using the Sony PC companion, if you'll get the pop-up notification then your are lucky enough to update your device in no time, if there's no update yet showing, then just be patience until this update reaches in your areas.

Here are some new features of the Xperia T 4.1.2 Jelly Bean that you may find it quite interesting, just take note, that this is only a brief details provided by some users who've already managed to update their Xperia T earlier and not officially announced by Sony, since there no official chagelog is available at this point.

• New Boot screen same as Xperia Z 
• New Widget Launcher designed 
• Camera apps is improves 
• Audio options is improved 

You can check out the new looks of the Jelly Bean by seeing it here:
http://s350.beta.photobucket.com/user/Silasje1/library/jelly%20bean
Special thanks to silasje1 for the screen shots.

Source: xperiablog.net via androidromupdate.com

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Sprint Galaxy Nexus L700GA02 Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean Software Update Rolls Out

Sprint Galaxy Nexus users receives another Jelly Bean software update. It is now level up to Android 4.2.1 from 4.1.1 with build number JRO03U.L700GA02. This update is officially available via OTA and pushed to devices for about 10-21 days. There no reports from Verizon if they also release their update too, so Sprint users will take advantage of this update and will getting ahead from Verizon users.

Sprint Galaxy Nexus Software Update - L700GA02 Android 4.2.1

Enhancements/Fixes:
- Redesigned camera interface and new Photo Sphere feature (a 360-degree panorama mode)
- Notifications Shade accessible by swiping top screen edge downwards; swipe down with two
fingers to view notifications; tap the notification to expand and take action on it.
- Lockscreen widgets to access certain apps without unlocking the screen; sidescroll right for
camera or left for other widgets (time and weather, gmail, etc.)

Important Notes:
- Software version is: L700GA02
- Updates are available OTA (over the air) only and are 'pushed' to devices in stages over a 10-21 day period.
Device selection is random
- Refer to the Galaxy Nexus Software Update blog for install instructions

via Sprint

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Fix HTC One X Stuck on HTC Screen Logo and Bootloop after Flash of ROM

Here' a simple solution to resolve issues on your HTC One X if it just stuck in HTC logo or bootloop after flashing a ROM. HTC One X stuck on bootscreen occurred if your device has an "HBOOT" version that that sometimes doesn't like accepting a new boot.img from a certain ROM build. Like for example if you have made changes or switched from "SENSE" to "AOSP" based ROM, then you'll probably asking why the heck it just stuck on HTC logo or having Boot loop issues.

Needed Toolkit and File
- First you must download the Android SDK Tool from here, grab the right one according to your Computer or laptop platform i.e Windows, Mac and Linux.
- Flash the latest ClockWorkMod recovery so that you can recharge the phone via recovery while the device is off.

Fix Stuck on HTC Logo 

The device just being stuck at HT Logo and unable to start in normal is the most common issues after flashing a ROM. To resolved this problem, you may first try to clearing the "fastboot cache" and then force the device  to reboot in fastboot mode. 

To do this follow this simple steps:

• First, Power Down the phone and reboot into bootloader mode by holding down the "Volume Down" and the "Power button".     

• Use the volume buttons to navigate and choose " fastboot "and confirm the selection using with the power button.
• Connect your  HTC One X to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
• 4. In your computer, Run the command prompt by pressing "windows key + r" and typing "cmd". Go to the folder containing the fastboot. (E.i if fastboot is in the folder C: \ android type "cd \ Android).

cd \ Android)

• Type the following command: " fastboot erase cache ".

fastboot erase cache

• Choose reboot in fastboot menu and press the power button.

• If the above steps doesn't give the desired results, there is another solution using this all in one kit. All you need to do is start the fastboot and reflash the kernel.

Fix Boot Loop Problem

If you have experience bootloop after flashing a ROM like for example CM10.1 or any ROM that you have previously flashed before the bootloop occurred.

• Download the SDK tool if you haven't installed it yet.
• You'll need to download the .zip file of the ROM onto your computer, then extract or "unzip" it using any extracting tool you have in in your computer like Winrar, Winzip or 7zip.
• After the .zip file extracted, now find the file named "boot.img" then put it somewhere in your computer.

Run the command prompt in your computer

• Windows: press "windows key + r" and typing "cmd". Go to the folder containing the fastboot. (E.i if fastboot is in the folder C: \ android type "cd \ Android).
• Mac/Linux: Make sure you’ve got the boot.img in your home directory before running the Command Prompt or Terminal (Mac/Linux). Navigate to your /android-sdk/platform-tools/ folder in terminal using the “cd” command. So if the androidsdk is in your home folder you’d want to type: cd ~/androidsdk/platform-tools. 

•  Power Down the HTC One X completely. Hold down the power button and the volume down button. 
• Plug the device into your computer.  Then go to the bootloader mode. You will then see a “FASTBOOT USB”, as shown below.                                     
• Now it’s time to flash the boot.img. Type the following:

Windows: 

fastboot flash boot boot.img

The reboot:

adb reboot

Mac/Linux:

./fastboot flash boot /path/to/boot.img (~/boot.img if the file is in your home directory)

Then reboot the device by typing the following command:

./fastboot reboot

Wait until the device completely reboot and past the HTC bootscreen.

More Solutions

Some further solution are as follows below, this is guides were quoted from Setsuna666 via XDA-original thread. This  might also resolves issues depends how your device status right now.

Cannot access the menu or fastboot RUU because the battery is low:

You should have the ClockworkMod 5.8.4.0 so that you can easily connect your HTC device via the USB cable to your computer while you are in recovery and this will re-charge automatically.

The bootloader Re-Locked:

You can use the unlock code you received by email from htc again and follow the procedure of the mouth of the bootloader. http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions/page-4/

If you have a stock recovery:

Download a custom recovery such as ClockworkMod from the link above.
Perform the flash recovery that you find in the guide.
Now you can flash a new ROM.

If you have a ROM or Nandroid Backup inside the 'sdcard (internal memory)

• Restart your device in recovery mode . In case you are still in fastboot choose the option " Reboot Bootloader "and then enter into recovery.
• Restore the nandroid backup made ​​using the " backup and restore "or flash the rom using the" install zip from sd card . "
• Choose the option " reboot system now "and restart your smartphone into bootloader mode.
• Enter the fastboot moving around with the volume keys.
• Connect the device via the USB cable to the computer.
• From a command prompt, navigate to the folder containing the fastboot and type the following command: " fastboot clean cache ".
• If nothing works from the above procedures,  we are going to show you is the last chance you have to return back your HTC One X to normal.

Warning! This procedure will erase all your data, including potentially the partition / sdcard. Make sure you have more than 30% of the battery charge to run a RUU (Recovery Update utility).

• Turn off the phone and reboot into bootloader mode by holding down the volume keys and the power button down.
• Using the power buttons to choose " fastboot "and confirm the selection with the power button.
• Connect the 'HTC One to your computer via USB cable.
• Open the command prompt by pressing "windows key + r" and typing "cmd".
• Go to the folder containing the fastboot.
• (Eg if fastboot is in the folder C: \ android type "cd \ Android).
• Then enter the following command: " fastboot getvar version-main . "
• To find the RUU corresponding to your version. Start looking for it via xda.
• Run the ReLock bootloader using " fastboot oem lock "from the command prompt.
• Clean the cache with the command " fastboot erase cache ".
• While you're in fastboot, computer actually run the RUU that you previously downloaded. This step will rewrite the following folders stock: / recovery, / boot and / system. E 'need to start from the beginning to unlock it.

That's it if you have something to add, your suggestion are most welcome.

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U.S Carrier Locked Smartphone Unlocking Become illegal

United States users of a carrier locked smartphones bought from a certain network operator and used to unlocked it to use in other carrier will become illegal. What? NO! Heck this is true, according to +Eric Ravenscraft at +Android Police headlines.

For a bit of context, first, let's take a look at exactly what has changed. This is not new, sweeping legislation. What happens is that every three years, the Librarian of Congress issues a set of exemptions to the DMCA. This is to help account for changes in technology so the law doesn't stay woefully behind the times (though entire articles could be written about that itself).
In 2006 and in 2010 (the last round of exemptions took a while to process), the Library specifically allowed unlocking phones in order to use handsets on other providers. The 2006 ruling pointed out that the issue had little do with protecting copyright and more to do with protecting a business model (a fair point!), and the 2010 ruling merely upheld the previous exemption. However, it's not getting renewed a third time. So, how does this affect you? Well, that depends on what your needs are.

Again, this law is only passed in the United States and will be affecting U.S. users only, bad news to those with unlocking businesses. All unlockers from other  parts of the world, still have the fun from jailbreaking iPhones and unlocking Android and Windows based smartphones,

You can read more about this report at Android Police and has been also reported at Digital Trends a few months ago.

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Singapore's Samsung Galaxy S3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update Delayed

If it happens that you are from Singapore and owns the Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300, well, the expected Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean will take a little bit more delayed at this point. Today, Samsung Singapore officially announced that the 4.1.2 software update "XXELLC" will not be push in Singapore market. Some users already received the said update earlier but Singapore's Samsung support team pulled it back for some reasons. The "XXELLC" software version is said to fix the known "Exynos Exploit" bug and "Sudden Death" issues affecting Samsung Galaxy S3 devices.

There are some users were disappointed and starts asking some questions of what causing the delay since the update has been rolled out across Europe and other South East Asian regions. But, Samsung Singapore emphasize that they will continue to push the update when its ready.

You can read more about this report through their Facebook fan page.
via Facebook

Update:  The official 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with build number "I9300XXEMA2" is rolling out! So, just catch it out via Kies or OTA.

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II Hercules receives Qualcomm Fix Update T989UVLI4

The 2011 U.S T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II slate "Hercules" SGH-T989 now receives another software update early this year. Wait, it's not 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 Jelly Bean yet, it's Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich folks! The software update comes with a new baseband build version T989UVLI4 and it features some goodies that targets to fix the so-called Qualcomm issues, it's also adds-up security enhancement and Vlingo S Voice improvements. This update now starts live via OTA (over the air) and the manual method Samsung Kies, so there are two options for users to update their Galaxy S II devices.


Here's T-Mobile official announcement:

Beginning January 24, the Samsung Galaxy S II (ICS only) will have a software update to Android version 4.0.4 / Baseband version T989UVLI4 via Over The Air (OTA) and Samsung Kies. This update includes Qualcomm fix, security enhancements, and Vlingo S Voice improvements.
You can update in two ways:

• Over the air (OTA) update to T989UVLI4: If you want to update to T989UVLI4, you can update via OTA. Please wait for the notification to update. The OTA will continue to be delivered until February 7. There is no escalation option if the update has not been recieved. 

• Manual download to T989UVLI4: If you want to update to T989UVLH1, you can update via Samsung Kies. Ensure you are on the latest version of Kies prior to attempting the update. Seehttp://www.samsung.com/us/kies/ to confirm the version.

via T-Mobile 

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Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 Gets First Official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Upgrade in Spain 'I9100XXLS8'

Users of the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 the most popular slate in 2011 is now getting its official Android 4.1.2 Jelly bean upgrade.  Samsung has just started rolling the Jelly bean update and right now hitting in Spain. Samsung software updates rolls out in phases, so therefore other countries may also get this update sooner. The update as said packed in 4.1.2 and features some goodies which can be found on Samsung Galaxy S3 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2 like the "Touchwiz Nature UX". Some features like Google Now, including Direct Call, Smart Stay and Pop-up Play were also added. The only lack of the Premium Suite features is the "Multi-View function" which is not found in the newly added apps line-ups.

The firmware build number is JZO54K.I9100XWLS8 with a Baseband version I9100XXSL8.
Again, Spain's unbranded Samsung Galaxy S2 are the lucky ones to receives this update as of this moment, other countries will probably follow this couple of days. We are also hoping to see U.S. and Canada variants might also be able to get this update sooner.  As of now, the software build is built for International Samsung Galaxy S2 only with specific model number GT-I9100.

So, to all proud owners of the Samsung Galaxy S2 better start firing up that lonely installed Kies in your computer and check the updates from time to time. There is also a manual installation guide available for those tech-savvy that always take advantage on upgrading their devices and breaks ahead of Samsung's given schedules.

Source: Sammobile via XDA & Androidromupdate

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T889UVALL4 Fix for Exynos Exploit on T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Rolling

T-Mobile is releasing another software update for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 SGH-T889. The new update is still Android 4.1.1 with build number "T889UVALL4" now rolling out via OTA (Over the Air) with a  size of 8.74MB.

There are no official announcement from Samsung and T-Mobile of what this new update brings. So, any particular changes is unclear as of this moment. Some users that already receives the update, reportedly believe that this is a patch from December released "T889UVALK8"  to fix the known "Exynos Exploit" which dangerous to users secured data from the device memory storage.

So, better check it out, hit that Settings>About >Check for updates of your Galaxy Note 2.
If you already receives the update, please share us your thoughts about it.
If you needed a root to this version, then here's the root guide.

source: androidromupdate.com

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I9300XXELLA Fix Exynos Memory Bug Exploit for Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 Launched

If you are one among Samsung Galaxy S3 users that were familiar and heard about the Exynos Memory Bug that has been reported a while ago affecting Galaxy S3 devices, then you must probably aware on how to fix it. Samsung already responded about this issue, and now they already launch a new software update for Samsung Galaxy S3. This might be also release soon to all Exynos based devices such as Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note and etc.

The problem actually occurs due to the fact that Samsung wanted the camera and maybe other unknown bundled applications to directly access the memory. What the Samsung developers did here is, instead of writing code to properly control access for this functionality, they gave everyone permission to read and write data to the file. This particular mistake invalidates almost every security function ever present in the Android platform. It would enable anyone to possibly access sensitive data like passwords and even credit card information which are stored in the physical memory. What’s more, it even allows kernel code injection, so that anyone with evil intentions could design an app to take advantage of this and control the device in a manner which is completely transparent even to the kernel. This could be dangerous and even fatal for the security of such devices, unless a fix is released soon. 

The software update now rolls out initially available in United Kingdom with firmware build I9300XXELLA. This update reportedly targets to fix the said Exynos Bug problem. Other countries might probably follow soon. Galaxy S3 users, can get this update via Samsung Kies or OTA (over the air) method. You can also mnaully install using the I9300XXELLA stock ROM and flash it thru Odin, here at androidromupdate.com.

Thus,  users who installed any custom ROMs can now also update to this build to avoid risk of any data exploit of such devices.

sources: Devworkx, XDA-Developers

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How to Update Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747M (Canada) to Official Jelly Bean I747MVLDLK4 if Rooted/Custom Recovery

 Here's how to manually update the Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747M Canadian variants if currently runs with rooted and installed custom recoveries like CWM and TWRP. If the device runs with custom recovery, it happens that it will no longer receives any official OTA updates. So, the only way you can upgrade your Galaxy S3 to official Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean build I747MVLDLK4 is thru manual flashing. There are few optional method you can choose, either save and do not removed your root and you want just an official unrooted stock re-root again if you want to.

DISCLAIMER: use of this guide is solely at your own risk! I am not responsible if somehow you brick your device.

Method A: If you are already rooted with previous ICS version, just download Voodoo OTA Root Keeper and then choose backup root, then temporarily unroot. Update your device via OTA, then restore root using Voodoo.

Method B: Flash the new Jelly Bean I747MVLDLK4 update via Odin, not through kies or OTA for it will just take you onto failure.
-  Download and unzip the I747MVLDLK4 Jelly bean Stock ROM:  You need to end up with a .tar.md5 file.
Bell – BMC_I747MVLDLK4_I747MOYCDLK4
Telus – TLS_I747MVLDLK4_I747MOYBDLK4
Rogers – RWC_I747MVLDLK4_I747MOYADLK4
Sasktel – BWA_I747MVLALH1_I747MOYCALH1

- Download and install USB driver:

• Install USB Driver download
• Grab Odin downloader Odin3_v3.07

- Run Odin downloader tool. Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the PDA button, then select and load the tar.md5
- Boot your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold Volume Down+Home+Power) it asks you to press a Volume UP button to continue. Then you will be taken onto Download Mode screen.
-  Connect the phone to your computer with USB.
- Click the Start button
- Wait until it finishes flashing and completely boot-up.

If you just need an official firmware and no plans of rooting again then you just stop here.

How to root Jelly Bean I747MVLDLK4
Option 1: Root without binary flash counter tripping
For safe root without compromising the binary flash counter that voids warranty follow this guide here.

Option 2: Install Root via Custom recovery
1. Flashed recovery via Odin
2. Rebooted and copied Superuser.zip to my phone
3. Rebooted into recovery and installed the zip.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2026622

Option 3: Flash the CF-Auto Root.
1. Flash JB 4.1 through Odin...
2. Flash CF-Auto-Root-d2can-d2vl-sghi747m.tar through Odin
3. Reboot in recovery and install SuperUser.zip
 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790

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How to Restore and Fix Bricked Samsung Galaxy Camera (EK-GC100) with UnBrickable SD

Wonder how you can fix and restore your dead and hard-bricked Samsung Galaxy Camera (EK-GC100) from messing-up tinkering?
Well, good news and need not to worry anymore, AdamOutler an Elite Recognized Developer from XDA and his team who created the UnBrickable Mod from the Galaxy S series now deploys a working Unbrickable SD that fix and resurrect hard-bricked and dead Samsung Galaxy Camera. This is going to be the best solution when you messed-up your Samsung Galaxy Camera and ended up from hard brick. You can now easily repair it by using this tool.This is also a very useful solution for those advance users even not bricked but loves to tweaks their Galaxy Camera and prevents them from future hard bricking.

When your Galaxy Camera is already hard bricked, the SBOOT is damaged and then it will not boot normally. This  cannot be easily recovered by Odin and flashing the factory image directly  because the device is already locked up and Odin factory mode (Recovery mode and Download mode) will no longer work. So, AdamOutler's idea to restore the device is by enabling the SBOOT by loading via the SDCard BOOT and reload onto the EMMC. By this method, by which Odin factory modes are enabled again, thus we can now flash the partition image (PIT file) and the Factory stock image (Firmware).

This unbricking procedure needs just a little workaround since it requires disassembling the device but its not that much brings you hassles when you badly needed bringing back your device to life. Some part of this process is by shorting a tiny parts called resistor on the device motherboard and then you are on your way to successfully restore your Galaxy Camera

UnBrickable SD- The ultimate in Exynos Necromancy

The UnBrickable SD allows for total resurrection of an otherwise hard-bricked and dead device. It takes a device-specific SDCard, and a jumper to be placed across a tiny resistor. This triggers the device to silently boot at which point it will count to 10 and reload the device's bootloaders. This uses Samsung Official firmware unlike UnBrickable SD Mod  which allows for dual-booting of custom and official.

Now head over to AdamOutler XDA-Developer original thread and follow the step by step guide on how to restore and fix your bricked Samsung Galaxy Camera.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34865890

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How to Completely Restore Back Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to Original StockROM/Firmware

If you have modded your Galaxy Note 2,  like rooting and installing stock rooted ROMs you may need to install the unmodified, unrooted and original firmware. It can't just simply revert back to it's original default settings without flashing required like performing a factory reset. This restoring process works on all Samsung Galaxy Note 2 variants - International, United States and Canada. 

Do I need to unroot my Galaxy Note 2 first?
No need to unroot, installing official or original firmware will automatically remove root to your device once after flashing. Since rooting and installing unofficial firmware already voids your device warranty, that's because the binary flash counter is has triggered when you flash any modified or rooted ROM.

Do I need to reset the flash counter when already tripped?
Yes! If you need to completely restore back without a trace of any modification, you should reset the flash counter. You may check it via download mode - pressing and holding  (volume down + home + power buttons) then press "volume up" button to continue. Look for the Custom Binary Download, it shows a count of  how many flashing have made.  If its not tripped then you may not need to reset it, but if  it showed like 0/1 then you should reset it to 0 count.  You can simply alter it using Chainfire's TriangleAway app, it's free to download it here.

Is this method useful in any other way?
Aside from bringing back your device from using unofficial firmware, this is also useful for fixing soft-bricks. If you messed-up from rooting or installing modified ROM then you need to fix it by restoring back the original firmware and bring back your device to be useful again.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible if anything happens to your device. Proceeding and Use of this guide is solely at your own risk!

Update: (Important Note) For those who already updated their devices to 4.4.2 KitKat updates or already running with any 4.4.2  base ROM as long as it has the 4.4.2 bootloader installed.  Please DO NOT DOWNGRADE or revert back to old 4.3 and 4.1.2 firmware for which the 4.4.2 and 4.3 update includes a secured bootloader. Instead install the 4.4.2 stock firmware over a 4.4.2 based with secured-bootloader ROM. And please proceed with precautions.

1. Important Reminders before Restoring or Flashing a Stock ROM on Samsung Galaxy Note 2

• Make sure that your Galaxy Note2 battery is fully charge.
• Stock ROM packages comes in two formats the ‘Full-Wipe’ (delete your stored data after flashing) and the ‘Non-Wipe’ (it doesn’t delete your phone’s stored data) but it is highly recommended to make a back up all important files stored from your phone’s internal memory – contacts, messages, etc.  before flashing no-matter if it is Full-Wipe or Non-Wipe,  just to be safe and ensure that your stored data are in  safe  if something went wrong during the flashing process.
• Use a PC or laptop that runs in Windows OS, with a good and perfectly working USB serial port.  Odin will not work on MAC OS.
• Use the supplied USB cable for your Galaxy Note 2.
• Enable USB debugging from your phone’s settings. Go to Settings > Applications > Development, and tick the box that says ‘Enable USB Debugging’.
• Ensure that KIES is closed and not running in the system tray! Kies will interrupt and doesn’t like Odin, it will block you from flashing.

2. Download the needed tools for flashing
USB Driver: Note 2_USB_Driver
Odin Flasher Tool: Odin3_v3.07 

Update: If you device already on 4.3 base ROM then you must install the 4.3 stock only, otherwise it will not work or Odin tool will not let you through flashing the old firmware. This issue may caused by the new 4.3 secured bootloader.

Grab your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Original Firmware or Stock ROM
GT-N7100 International here
 
SGH-I317 AT&T
4.4.2 I317UCUCNE5 (not available)
4.3 I317UCUBMK6 (not available)
4.1.2 OTA Update Feb 2013: ATT_I317UCAMA4_I317ATTAMA4
Factory: ATT_I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2
SGH-T889 T-Mobile
4.3 Dec 2013 Update TMB_T889UVUCMK7_T889TMBMK7
4.1.2 Mar 2013 Update TMB_T889UVBMD1_T889TMBMD1
4.1.2 Mar 2013 Update TMB_T889UVBMB4_T889TMBBMB4
4.1.1 Feb 2013 Update TMB_T889UVALL4_T889TMBALL4
4.1.1 Dec 2012 Update TMB_T889UVAL8_T889TMBALK8
Factory: TMB_T889UVALJ1_T889TMBALJ1
SCH-i605 Verizon
4.4.2 June 2014 Update I605VRUFND74.3 Update VZW_I605VRUEMJ9_I605VZWEMJ9
4.1.2 Update VZW_I605VRAMC3_I605VZWMC3
SPH-L900 Sprint 
4.4.2 June 2014 Update L900VPUCNE24.3 update SPH_L900VPUBMK4_L900SPTBMK4
4.1.2 OTA Update November 2012: SPR_L900VPAMC2_L900SPTAMC2
Factory: SPR_L900VPALJ1_L900SPTALJ1

SGH-i317M Canada
Bell 
4.4.2 June 2014 Update BMC_I317MVLUDNF1
4.3 Update: BMC_I317MVLUCMK5
4.1.2 Update: BMC_I317MVLBMA3_I317MOYABMA3
Factory: BMC_I317MVLALJ2_I317MOYAALJ2
Rogers
4.4.2 June 2014 Update RWC_I317MVLUDNF1
4.3 Update: RWC_I317MVLUCMK5
4.1.2 Update: RWC_I317MVLBMA3_I317MOYABMA3
Factory: RWC_I317MVLALJ2_I317MOYAALJ2
SaskTel
4.4.2 June 2014 Update BWA_I317MVLUDNF1
4.3 Update: BWA_I317MVLUCMK5
4.1.2 Update: BWA_I317MVLBMA3_I317MOYABMA3
Factory: BWA_I317MVLALJ2_I317MOYAALJ2

Telus
4.4.2 June 2014 Update TLS_I317MVLUDNF1
4.3 Update: TLS_I317MVLUCMK5
4.1.2 Update: TLS_I317MVLBMA3_I317MOYABMA3
Factory:TLS_I317MVLALJ2_I317MOYAALJ2
VirginMobile
4.4.2 June 2014 Update VMC_I317MVLUDNF1
4.3 Update: VMC_I317MVLCCMK5
4.1.2 Update: VMC_I317MVLBMA3_I317MOYABMA3
Factory: VMC_I317MVLALJ2_I317MOYAALJ2

SGH-T889V Canada
Mobilicity
4.4.2 June 2014 Update MCT_T889VVLUDNE7
4.3 update MCT_T889VVLUCMK4
4.1.2 update MCT_T889VVLBMA3_T889VYVLBMA3
Factory: MCT_T889VVLALJ4_T889VYVLALJ4
Vidéotron 
4.4.2 June 2014 Update VTR_T889VVLUDNE7
4.3 update VTR_T889VVLUCMK4
4.1.2 update VTR_T889VVLBMA3_T889VYVLBMA3
Factory: VTR_T889VVLALJ4_T889VYVLALJ4
WIND
4.4.2 June 2014 Update GLW_T889VVLUDNE7
4.3 update GLW_T889VVLUCMK4
4.1.2 update GLW_T889VVLBMA3_T889VYVLBMA3
Factory: GLW_T889VVLALJ4_T889VYVLALJ4

3. Install the USB Driver and Extract the downloaded stock ROM
Install the USB Driver first to get rid of flashing failures. Also need to extract the downloaded file which is packed in zip format, so that you’ll get the tar.md5 file.

4. Run and Configure Odin
Run Odin downloader Odin3_v3.07 on your PC desktop. Watch out the check-boxes options on the right top of Odin, ensure that the ‘RE-PARTITION’ is unchecked, only the ‘AUTO-REBOOT and ‘F.RESET TIME’ checkboxes are both remained checked.

5. Boot your Galaxy Note 2 into Download Mode
To reboot the Galaxy Note2 into download mode , you need to turn the power off. After it completely shut down, just press and hold the Volume Down key, Home button and the Power ON/OFF button simultaneously.

You should then prompted into a warning screen and asking you to press volume up if you want to continue or volume down to cancel, just simply press volume up to get into download mode. The download mode then displays an Android robot and say’s “Downloading.. Do not turn off target!!”

6. Connect your Galaxy Note 2 to Computer or Laptop
Once you already reboot the phone in download mode, simply connect the phone to your PC or laptop USB.
In Odin window – the ID:COM box will turn to blue color and indicates the COM port number and a word “Added” on a log box will prompt you that the device is already detected or recognized by Odin. Your COM port number might be different from mine. If you do not see a COM port number then there’s something missing or wrong. You may read again from the top of this post.

7. Set and load and the binary .tar.md5 fileT he stock ROM is pack in One .tar.md5 file only. Now, you need to just simply click on the PDA button, then browse to the folder where the .tar or .tar.md5 you have previously extracted and then select and load it.

8. Begin Flashing the stock ROM
Once if all set and ready to fire-up, hit the “START” button in Odin to begin flashing the stock ROM.
Do not ever interrupt the phone while already in flashing progress, like disconnecting the cable or turning off the device. Just wait until it completely finish.

9. Wait for the word PASS!!
When the Stock ROM installation successfully completes, you will then see a word “PASS” in Odin. This indicates that the flashing was already finish, and on the log box it says “All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)”. The phone will just then automatically reboot, then it’s time to remove it from PC or laptop USB connection.
Confirm if you successfully restore your Samsung Galaxy Note (Sprint L900).
Confirm your fresh firmware installed by typing *#1234# or
Go to Settings>About Phone>Firmware info.
You can also do factory reset by dialing *2767*3855#.

Possible errors that you may encountered, this is based on my own experience while flashing stock ROM on Samsung Android devices. These are just a few hints on how to resolved it.
Q: I got an error message that says “Set-up connection Failed” ?
A: 1. Check your USB connection from the phone to PC,
2. Connect to another PC USB port
3. Check and try to another USB cable
4. Re-install the USB driver.
Q: Odin just suddenly stuck in the middle of nowhere while in flashing progress, It isn’t responding at all?
A: Check for possible program that might interrupt the process, like disabling the anti-virus and closing any running programs.Try to use another PC or laptop,
Q: I experienced bootloop or the phone just stuck on Welcome Logo (phone always stop at bootanimation) and it won’t boot normally?
A: You can fix it via recovery mode option, do this:
Boot in recovery mode
1. Press and hold Volume Up, Home and Power button.
2. Use volume keys to select, Up and Down and Power or Home key to select the option
3. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset using the Home button.
4. Next select the Wipe Cache Partition
5. Lastly, select Reboot System Now to reboot your Galaxy Note2 in Normal mode.

That’s it! Just let us know how’s it going.

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Fix December Bug on Nexus 4, 7, 10 and Galaxy Nexus Rolled Out as Android 4.2.1 JOP40D

The famous "December birthday" bug on Google's earlier Android 4.2.1 JOP40C released will come to an end. According to reports that Google has just started pushing an incremental update that only targets to fix the missing December on a calendar month when setting events like birthday, anniversary, and etc in the apps on Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus.

It's said that already rolled out but so far as I checked the availability of the factory images but to no avail this time, probably they will post it soon. So, just check it out via OTA (over the air updates).

Android 4.2.1 JOP40D Changelog:

Project: platform/build
d4382dd : bump version to 4.2.1
476750c : JOP40D
Project: platform/external/bluetooth/bluedroid
0d15318 : Add HID gamepad/joystick as supported HID devices
Project: platform/frameworks/base
b361b30 : Revert “NumberPicker should adjust min and max when displayed values are set.” (a.k.a. Santa is back)
cc2e849 : Notification vibration improvements:

Source: Android Central

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Fix 4.2 Bug issues: Restore Back Nexus 7, Nexus 4, Nexus 10, Galaxy Nexus To Android 4.1 Jelly bean

Have your Google Nexus device updated to the most latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean lately? Then you are already aware or already affected with its bugs and any other related issues. Today, Android police elaborated how the 4.2 Jelly bean update performs from the start and how users find it somehow the worst from all Android version being release. Read here,  and don't forget to participate the poll question.

Known bugs of Android 4.2. Jelly Bean software update affecting Nexus 7, Nexus 4, Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus
Auto-Brightness Bug
Broken Bluetooth
Random Reboots/Instability
Battery Drain/Slow Charging
Issues with the Lockscreen
All other issues not mentioned here

Now, I do not have intention on provoking you to do so, or even hijacked Google developers, for they might be busy right now building the most stabler version. but if you can't live it no more and want to fix it right now. This just serve as your temporary remedy until  Google will finally push the fixes update of such known bugs.

Dig on these following forums and find the original 4.1.1 Jelly bean factory images. Some members also posted some useful toolkits, which easy for you to use.

Google Nexus 10 http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1914
Galaxy Nexus http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1336
Nexus 4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1907
Nexus 7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1673
Nexus devices Factory Images: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

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How to Enable USB Debugging Mode on All Google Nexus Devices Runs with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Are you confused how to configure its USB debugging mode while you want to connect your device to PC or laptop? Here's how!

In Android 4.2 you cannot cannot find the Developer options to Enable USB Debugging mode in the settings menu. Google intended to hide this options and I don't know why the heck they do this, this means that you cannot Enable USB debugging to communicate with your device when you connect it to your computer, printers etc. This happens if you owned one of  Google's Nexus series of Android devices like Nexus 10, Nexus 7 Tablet, Nexus 4 and Galaxy Nexus that already runs or updated with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean software. This isn't funny particularly from those who loves to tweaks their devices from rooting, installing custom recoveries and customized ROMS.

The developers options is not absolutely taken away but its only intentionally hidden by Google. To show the Developers options screen, just simply do the following:

Goto Settings> About tablet and tap on the 'Build Number' text 7 times, just slowly and not too fast.

For about tapping 3 times, you will then prompted a countdown of taps until it will show or allow you as "Developer". When you become as a developer as told, go back from "Settings" menu
Once on the Settings screen you will then find the "Developers options" from there you may then"Enable USB debugging Mode"



Already proven works on all Google Nexus Android devices with software builds Adnroid 4.2 Jelly Bean:
Nexus 10 - 4.2 (JOP40C) "mantaray"
Nexus 4 - 4.2 (JOP40C) "occam"
Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi) - 4.2 (JOP40C)  "nakasi"
Nexus 7 (GSM/HSPA+) - 4.2 (JOP40C) "nakasig"
Galaxy Nexus (GSM/HSPA+) with Google Wallet - 4.2 (JOP40C) "takju",  "maguro"

Might also works on these devices when upgraded to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Nexus Q
Galaxy Nexus (Verizon CDMA/LTE)
Galaxy Nexus "toroplus" (Sprint CDMA/LTE)
 Nexus S (worldwide version, i9020t and i9023)
Nexus S (850MHz version, i9020a)
Nexus S (Korea version, m200)
Nexus S 4G (d720)

That's it for now..
Credits to all fellow XDA-developer members, who firstly figured it out.

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How to Upgrade a Rooted T-Mobile Galaxy S3 to Official Jelly Bean T999UVDLJA

Samsung and T-Mobile has now officially release its Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update for T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-T999. The firmware build T999UVDLJA and is now available via OTA (over the air) and Samsung Kies software server. To those among of you who have a rooted or with installed custom ROM on your devices can't get this update anymore since such devices OTA and Kies ignores you from updating. Below are the methods on how you can upgrade to official T999UVDLJA and enjoys its new features like the Google Now, All Share Cast sharing, Blocking Mode option and many more performance and enhancement added.

How to update Jelly Bean T999UVDLJA if my Galaxy S3 has been rooted and running custom ROM

A: Install UVDLJA Update via CWM/TWRP custom Recovery

If you currently rooted and runs with a custom recovery, you don't need to worry. You can still install this update via recovery procedure. Grab  Wildchld,  stock T999UVDLJA deodexed file, which can be flashed directly via CWM or TWRP custom recovery. Follow the details here on  XDA-original thread.

For those who wants a clean T999UVDLJA stock ROM and wants to start a fresh firmware, unmodifed, unrooted or just a full stock. You can grab the Odin flashable stock ROM and then manually flash it straight to the device. There are two options to do it, here's how.

B: Restore Back from original ICS 4.0.4 firmware and then update thru OTA UVDLJA

Reverting back to ICS will wipe your device modification like Root and the customized ROM. Follow this guide here on how to restore back your Galaxy S3 to its original ICS firmware
http://smartphonefix.blogspot.com/2012/06/how-to-return-back-samsung-galaxy-s3-to.html
Once the original ICS is already installed, you may then now run your device thru OTA update.
 Go to> Settings>About>Software Update.

C: Directly flash the official Jelly Bean T999UVDLJA Stock ROM

On this method, you don't need to revert back to ICS but directly installs the T999UVDLJA Stock ROM. Follow this guide at Androidromupdate.com on how to manually flash using Odin.

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Fix Keyboard Backlight Samsung Captivate Glide Updated on ICS UCLH2

Have you ever updated your Samsung Captivate Glide to the official ICS 4.0.4 UCLH2 firmware and found out that the keyboard backlight is missing?. Well, here's a fix just until Samsung will push out the next update regarding this keyboard backlight issue. XDA-Developer, recognized contributor ninthsense and etherfish  came up with a solution on how to solved this keyboard backlight issue on Samsung Captivate Glide. This problem has already been found from the ICS Leak I927UCLG9 and then also found out with the official released build I927UCLH2 recently.

How to Fix Keyboard Backlight for Samsung Captivate Glide

Note: This will work only if your phone is rooted and are using windows PC/laptop.

1. Install root explorer or root browser lite (free) from market. And copy the boot.img and lights.n1.so from keyboard_fix.rar in root of your sdcard(phone).
2. Launch the root explorer and Delete the existing lights.n1.so file from /system/lib/hw (probably you can keep a copy somewhere)
3. Copy the lights.n1.so from your sdcard directory to /system/lib/hw
3. Make sure that the file is presen/copiedt in the directory.
4. Download fastboot.zip file attached to the post and extract it in one of your directory on the pc.
5. Connect your phone through a usb cable and i'm assuming you've the usb drivers for your phone already installed on your pc.
6. Goto command prompt and change to the directory you extracted the zip file into.
7. issue the command "adb shell"
8. You should get a android prompt. Issue the command "su"
9. Issue cd sdcard and then issue "ls". Just to make sure that the boot.img is there.
10. Now issue the following commands:
Code:

dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p9
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p9

Grab all needed files and more guided information on  from XDA-Developer original thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1848433
Also thanks to Nardholio for compiling additional info.

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