Samsung SGH-i600 -Firmware Updates here!!!

[Guest energylab]

Hi Guys,

I've just updated an Italian i600, following these steps:

- Update the i600 to s/w i600XXGD1 if not already with that version

- Change the pre-settings to dutch version:

Enter in the "Admin setting" menu:

*#1546792*#

Enter in the "Preconfiguration" menu:

Operator Code *#81230*#

- select "Netherlands", the phone will reboot a couple of times

- run the "i600UXXupdater.exe" and follow the instructions.

Then, if you need to change your Country / Operator, you need to perform the "Admin" procedure again.

Since WM6 uses a larger memory partition, I suppose that the first boot code modifies the partition before upgrading the phone with the proper WM6.

I also think that the s/w version is one for all the country, since xx means generic Europe. "U" is surely referred to the WM6 sersion of the i600.

hope this helps,

Regards,

PT

I just followed panateo's instructions and worked like a charm!!!! I had the i600v from Oz....Finally! WM6!!!! THANKS SO MUCH PT!!!!!

Edited August 5, 2007 by energylab

[Guest I600abc]

I also followed the instructions, it worked without a problem!

[Guest Marco FCP]

Hi guys

i will make the upgrade tonight

can please someone confirm me if the nordic update files will allow me to choose portuguese laguage and portuguese operators.

thank you

[Guest Marco FCP]

Hi guys

i will make the upgrade tonight

can please someone confirm me if the nordic update files will allow me to choose portuguese laguage and portuguese operators.

thank you

[Guest sekhar_sarma]

Everyone says they followed panateo's instructions but I am not sure if it explains everything from my point of view. So can anyone explain what "Update the i600 to s/w i600XXGD1 if not already with that version" is. How to do this. Is it the rapidshare link in the i600 wiki. Should we install the modem driver before that.

IN fact I may want a step-by-step because its the question of whether I will brick my phone or NOT.

BY the way if I did not update my XXGC4 to XXGD1 will WM6 update work. In either case will any Nordic WM6 work instead of Netherlands update which is not present in the website now.

Thanksa lot

[Guest I600abc]

Yes its the rapidshare link in wiki, its really simple, i was also really afraid of turning my phone into a brick, first u install the modem givin with XXGD1, then u turn off ur phone and plug it in, ( make sure u turned off ActiveSync (CTRL+ALT+DEL, then kill WCESCOMM.EXE process)) then u open the uploader, turn on ur phone in downloader mode ( power+RSK+other RSK) once the phone is ready, click start!

For the WM6, just follw panateo's instructions and i think all the links are for the same file, but i installed it without a prob whatsoever

[Guest Crazy993]

Does anyone know if the double flash method works on a Spain Samsung i600v?

-Version (PDA/Phone) i600BUGB1

-System 5.1.464 (Build 15359.3.4.0)

-Radio i600BUGB1

-RIL 2.002

Million thanks~!

[Guest ZeT]

Just downloaded and installed WM6 office - can view and edit .doc .ppt .xls (tried only word so far) Why it was excluded from Samsung update? not for it's size, I'm sure... it's only 6mb !

Readme file says it was stripped from original WM6 installation and works on WM5 also. Search for it in torrentspy.com.

BTW I've installed it not even knowing my phone was locked, worked like a charm

[Guest dario_s]

Does anyone know if the double flash method works on a Spain Samsung i600v?

It should work. I've had Vodafone BUGC3 before the update (although not Spanish, but...)

D.

[Guest dario_s]

could someone please try installing the skype smartphone 2.2 beta and make a call? cheers jim

Skype 2.2 no longer supports voice calls on i600:

http://support.skype.com/index.php?_a=know...obile%3C%2Fa%3E

which is not surprising given the miserable performance previous beta had on i600 when you tried to use voice calls. (At least for me and a friend, it always ended up completely crashing/freezing each of the devices, and only removing battery helped.) So there is not much point to even try installing it.

OTOH, Fring (www.fring.com) looks promising, give it a go... It's much improved over the previous beta, although the strangest "feature" has not been fixed yet (audio output on the i600 is via the speakerphone on the back only, not through the main speaker/earpiece).

D.

Edited August 6, 2007 by dario_s

[Guest xippon]

How to make proper upgrade my i600 device to WM6Standard

What you need to know before start:

- update won't work in Windows Vista (boot loader can't find files)

- for some case samsung modem driver should be instaled before upgrading from earlier versions

- phone must be charged to full (3 bars)

- eject miniSD card.

- get write S/N phone

- don't unplug phone while upgrading

- don't try to upgrade i607 with i600 roms

- do it on your own risk

1) First, you need to upgrade i600 to XXGD1 version

- download XXGD1 update, unpack file i600XXGD1_REV15.exe

- if it's your first upgrade, you should install samsung modem driver

- connect usb cable to PC, ActiveSync must find device,

- go to options and disable: usb connection

- turn off device "power off"

- turn on to boot mode by hold 3 keys shown on picture below

- run i600XXGD1_REV15.exe and press start button to start upgrading

- wait till end after time counting digits (about 5min)

2) Settings to upgrade i600 do WM6

I. Downloading WM6 upgrade

- go to page: http://www.samsungmobile.com/promotion/i600/index.jsp

- chose for example Sweden

- type serial number: i600XXGD1

- next fill registry form, with proper S/N number (remember to type it in capital letters).

 

Number could be found under battery S/N.

- download from site 3 files

Samsung modem driver http://fus.samsungmobile.com/i600/Samsung_..._modem_4.34.zip

ActiveSync 4.5 http://fus.samsungmobile.com/i600/ActiveSy...glish_setup.msi

i600UXXupdater.exe http://fus.samsungmobile.com/I600/i600UXXupdater.exe

- unpack and install Samsung modem driver (run setup exe)

- install ActiveSync 4.5, after that check if device is finding by connect to PC

II. Changing phone version to Netherlands (panateo method discovered)

- type on phone *#1546792*# (or run hidden program in WindowsAdminSettings.exe) to get to admin settings menu

- chose option "Preconfiguration"

- type password: *#81230*#

- select country: Netherlands

- select operator: Vodafone

Done, phone will reset.

III. Upgrading process

- run file i600UXXupdater.exe

- select English language

- connect i600 to PC (device must be found by ActiveSync)

- select all checkboxes and click "Verify device"

If You get message "Incorrect software version" , unplug and plug again usb cable, and click again "Verify device".

- after that you should se windows with information "Device id verified"

- on phone, there appear graphic information, to press and hold: "left menu" + "camera key"

- phone will restart and should run in boot mode.

If not, then turn off, and hold "power" + "right soft key" + "camera key / back key" to run boot mode

You should see updating on phone screen

On PC would be something like this

After all complete, wait (about 5 min) to load phone, and automatic preconfiguration.

Other information:

Cardwell Plugin and Piscel Viewer is present

Pda/phone/eboot version: i600uxxgg2

It has other language to chose after install from regional settings

Changes:

- faster

- new icons and look

- easier navigation and use contacts/calendar

- and many more

Other faq's:

1) What to do if my phone is a brick by flashing with wrong rom?

Solution: http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=...st&p=823872

2) What is the passoword for Internal menu in Admin settings?

Paswword: bj3open

Edited August 9, 2007 by xippon

[Guest chrissyboy6969]

Can anyone confirm if the update has Bluetooth PAN (Personal area network) for easy tethering to my umpc

Cheers

Chris

[Guest I600abc]

Just downloaded and installed WM6 office - can view and edit .doc .ppt .xls (tried only word so far) Why it was excluded from Samsung update? not for it's size, I'm sure... it's only 6mb !

Readme file says it was stripped from original WM6 installation and works on WM5 also. Search for it in torrentspy.com.

BTW I've installed it not even knowing my phone was locked, worked like a charm

Where Did you get it from?

[Guest gavinfabl]

That was an amazing summary.

the other option is simply to wait a few weeks for your country flag to be active on the samsung website.

I imagine Samsung are controlling the demand on their servers.

I personally will wait for the UK flag. My phone works perfectly at the moment and the improvement in html email and pims in the only bit I look forward too.

How to make proper upgrade my i600 device to WM6Standard

What you need to know before start:

- update won't work in Windows Vista (boot loader can't find files)

- phone must be charged to full (3 bars)

- eject miniSD card.

- get write S/N phone

- don't unplug phone while upgrading

- do it on your own risk

1) First, you need to upgrade i600 to XXGD1 version

- download XXGD1 update

- connect usb cable to PC, ActiveSync must find device,

- go to options and disable: usb connection

- turn off device "power off"

- turn on to boot mode by hold 3 keys shown on picture below

- wait till end after time counting digits (about 5min)

2) Settings to upgrade i600 do WM6

I. Downloading WM6 upgrade

- go to page: http://www.samsungmobile.com/promotion/i600/index.jsp

- chose for example Sweden

- type serial number: i600XXGD1

- next fill registry form, with proper S/N number (remember to type it in capital letters).

 

Number could be found under battery S/N.

- download from site 3 files

Samsung modem driver http://fus.samsungmobile.com/i600/Samsung_..._modem_4.34.zip

ActiveSync 4.5 http://fus.samsungmobile.com/i600/ActiveSy...glish_setup.msi

i600UXXupdater.exe http://fus.samsungmobile.com/I600/i600UXXupdater.exe

- unpack and install Samsung modem driver (run setup exe)

- install ActiveSync 4.5, after that check if device is finding by connect to PC

II. Changing phone version to Netherlands (panateo method discovered)

- type on phone *#1546792*# (or run hidden program in WindowsAdminSettings.exe) to get to admin settings menu

- chose option "Preconfiguration"

- type password: *#81230*#

- select country: Netherlands

- select operator: Vodafone

Done, phone will reset.

III. Upgrading process

- run file i600UXXupdater.exe

- select English language

- connect i600 to PC (device must be found by ActiveSync)

- select all checkboxes and click "Verify device"

If You get message "Incorrect software version" , unplug and plug again usb cable, and click again "Verify device".

- after that you should se windows with information "Device id verified"

- on phone, there appear graphic information, to press and hold: "left menu" + "camera key"

- phone will restart and should run in boot mode.

If not, then turn off, and hold "power" + "right soft key" + "camera key / back key" to run boot mode

You should see updating on phone screen

On PC would be something like this

After all complete, wait (about 5 min) to load phone, and automatic preconfiguration.

Other information:

Cardwell Plugin and Piscel Viewer is present

Pda/phone/eboot version: i600uxxgg2

It has other language to chose after install from regional settings

Changes:

- faster

- new icons and look

- easier navigation and use contacts/calendar

- and many more

[Guest coffeeboy]

How about asian firmware?can i upgrade to Denmark firmware? what about Carrier?is it automatically set up with the firmware or should i set up manually?help...please thanks in advance

[Guest sekhar_sarma]

HI Xippon,

After entering the bootmode while upgrading to XXGD1 what next to do. I think you have skipped the procedure fully.

Also there is a modem driver which comes with the XXGD1 package. WHat shoulkd we do with it.

Thanks.

[Guest xippon]

HI Xippon,

After entering the bootmode while upgrading to XXGD1 what next to do. I think you have skipped the procedure fully.

Also there is a modem driver which comes with the XXGD1 package. WHat shoulkd we do with it.

Thanks.

Right, i've updated info.

- download XXGD1 update, unpack file i600XXGD1_REV15.exe

- connect usb cable to PC, ActiveSync must find device,

- go to options and disable: usb connection

- turn off device "power off"

- turn on to boot mode by hold 3 keys shown on picture below

- run i600XXGD1_REV15.exe and press start button to start upgrading

[Guest JampoTT]

Both my laptop and my desktop are Vista... how can I do this?

[Guest ddluk]

On Vista it doesn't work. Only on windows xp sp2.

[Guest clarkchua]

Hi,

Anyone know where to download "i600XXGD1_REV15.exe"? If it was even mentioned in the thread, sorry that I missed. I've gone through the whole thread but can't locate the file or link.

Thanks in advance!

[Guest honnete]

my firmware is i600DXGC2,i dont know what country is it?anyone have a smiliar ROM update to WM6?

i600DXGC2 version is for Singapore.

I bought my blackjack(SGH-i600) from there.

And now, I upgrade mine to WM6 European version with "i600UXXupdater" for Sweden.

Updating is OK. But, I cannot use mine as a phone because it cannot recongize Korean Opreator(SKTelecom).

Bye,

[Guest kuvulmaz]

Hi,

Anyone know where to download "i600XXGD1_REV15.exe"? If it was even mentioned in the thread, sorry that I missed. I've gone through the whole thread but can't locate the file or link.

Thanks in advance!

it is here:

http://wiki.modaco.com/index.php/Samsung_i600

[Guest honnete]

I think it should works, even if never tried by myself.. it worked from operator branded to non branded ROM, so it should be the same with your version..

Could you share your singapore version ROM file?

Appreciated before.

Have a good day!

[Guest clarkchua]

it is here:

http://wiki.modaco.com/index.php/Samsung_i600

Thanks!

[Guest CyberEric]

How about asian firmware?can i upgrade to Denmark firmware? what about Carrier?is it automatically set up with the firmware or should i set up manually?help...please thanks in advance

Anyone has the update regarding the WM6 firmware on Asian carriers? Is it compatible? Thanks!