Symbian ROM flashing tool, load your firmware files in fields 1,2,3
How to flash and debrand your Samsung i8910 HD – Samsung i8910 Omnia HD Debrand Tutorial.
Firstly in order to flash your i8910, you’ll need to be running windows XP. So its advisable to find a XP machine or a way to run XP. I’ve set up a dual boot Vista with XP on another partition for flashing my i8910.
Here are the following drivers and flashing program were going to use, please download these:
- Microsoft Msxml.msi
- I8910 Flashing drivers (Install all of these)
- Symbian ROM flashing tool 1.50
- Get the latest firmware from this thread in our forum: Latest Samsung i8910 Omnia HD Firmwares
Ok first off, install Microsoft’s MS XML, the Symbian ROM flashing tool will need this. Then install the i8910 HD Flashing drivers. At this point it might pay to reset your machine to insure the drivers install correctly.
Now assuming you’ve downloaded an extracted the latest i8910 firmware to your desktop, start the Symbian ROM flashing tool 1.50
Firstly a warning, before we flash the phone. Make sure its full charged. Please note that flashing your phone will void your warranty. Also do not disconnect your phone or power off your computer when flashing! Otherwise you will have yourself a nice shiny black brick.
Symbian ROM flashing tool, load your firmware files in fields 1,2,3
With the Symbian Flash tool 1.50 open, browser to your downloaded firmware files. As per the image above!
- Select the Code files first, open the folder marked CODE_I8910XXIE6 for example and select the CODE_I8910XXIE6.xml file.
- Now select the CSC Xml, browser to the download firmware folder CSC_I8910XXIE6 for example and select.
- Select the modem BIN file, normally in the root of the firmware folder or in Modem_XXIE7 for example.
- Now your i8910 needs to enter boot mode. Now with your phone off, hold volume up and the hold/menu button (right side top button), then the power button. Keep holding these 3 buttons down and you will enter boot mode. A blue screen. now connect your i8910 HD to your PC via USB.
- Finally number 5 should appear as Start download, begin to flash your phone. It takes about 5 minutes.
Depending on what firmware you flashed, it might boot up in Russian for example. Browse to the phones settings logo,(looks like a cog) then the personalise phone logo. Later look for a flag logo, thats the language setting. Find and select English and your phone will reboot. Done! Enjoy your free debranded and new firmware version.
*Note this is all free, We believe users should not have to pay to debrand or flash new firmware. None of the files used were sourced from paid firmware or debrand sites.
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September 25, 2009 at 8:57 pm
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September 26, 2009 at 11:28 am
im in boot mode but the flashing wont start how do i go out of boot mode
December 1, 2009 at 1:52 am
yeah i had the same flashing with the generic russian, just take the battery out.
anyhow the freeze on step 5 seems a common problem. after an hour or so of moving files, disconnecting/reconnecting the phone it suddenly worked fine.
shame is i got a new one today and it’s doing the same. i think it relates to the IRQ’s or COM settings on the PC
September 29, 2009 at 11:29 am
I’ve followed all the steps to debranding my Orange locked i8910 biut i get an error saying that the loading couldnt start becuase it could find CODE_I8910XXII1.xml. Its definitly in he folder tho. Have updated firmware on other samsungs before but having loads of trouble with this one. Does the debranding unlock the phone or do i need to do this first? Sorry if it’s a stupid noob question
September 29, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Have tried again. The error message is PDA_CODE_I8910XXII1\uboot\I8910XXII1_XXX.ubootldr.img could not be found. Hmmmmm…….
September 29, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Yep I got exactly the same set of error message as the last post (12:01pm). I suspect it’s to do with the firmware files. What I thought was an incorrectly named .img file told me was too big for the destination participation so I just left it! Again I’m a noob to this so could be talking out my backside! Anyone offer any advice?
October 1, 2009 at 8:58 am
I got it to work, and the issue is indeed the firmware source files. I’ve found a few links in here to files that don’t appear to have the same structure and file names that the flashing tool requires. My experience the last few weeks is to bite the bullet and pay the 15 euros to get access to the one file download site as the source files are spot on. When you unzip the RAR files it does destroy the sub folder structure the flashing tool needs (read the full error message). Use the error messages from the flashing tool to build the sub file pathway structure it needs. I got it to work without a single hassle once I’d sorted the file pathways, and I can honestly say it’s worth it if you currently have the Orange firmware. Disgusting how they have crippled the phone, it really is. Briggs, great tutorial it’s been a HUGE help.
September 30, 2009 at 4:59 am
hi ,
is it easy to flash i8910?
Thanks,
Rye
September 30, 2009 at 5:06 am
I currently have
singapore Software version i8910DXIDG1 and
Custom version I8910SOIG1
is it ok to flash it with
Russian
Software version i8910XEII1 and
Custom version I8910SERII2
your help is greatly appreciated
September 30, 2009 at 2:18 pm
[...] There might be no new firmwares available for switzerland. But you can update to a firmware from some other country without PC studio: How to flash and debrand your Samsung i8910 HD – Samsung i8910 Omnia HD Debrand Tutorial. | Samsung … [...]
September 30, 2009 at 2:41 pm
[...] I have bought in greece 10/9/09 an unbranded omnia hd (not from vodaphone greece) and my firmware is I8910XXIE9 (28/5/09) custom version I8910VGRIE3 (28/5/09) lang ver 07 (greek) I will try to install a cooked rom with multi language pack for greek read the instructions in the forum starting from here: How to flash and debrand your Samsung i8910 HD – Samsung i8910 Omnia HD Debrand Tutorial. | Samsung … [...]
October 1, 2009 at 12:03 pm
This is mainly for Richard but anybody else feel free to comment – the missing sub file pathway i believe was to do with the fact i was missing the I8910XXII1_XXX.ubootldr.img from my original download. Since then i’ve downloaded a cooked ROM from HyperX which contained this file/file pathway. If i move this across into the folder containing the Italian firmware, will that correct the error message? In theory, i think if i include the file that is missing it should work? Cheers in advance
October 1, 2009 at 12:54 pm
MyKib, I wouldn’t like to comment about whether taking the I8910XXII1_XXX.ubootldr.img from one firmware will work with another. My technical abilities stretch to getting things working rather than the underpinning nuts and bolts! What I found also was that you will get half a dozen or so additional error messages relating to the need for a sub folder structure needed by the flashing tool in your root directory. Unzipping destroys the folder structures. Create the pathways according to the error messages and distribute the files accordingly. Worked a treat for me. Although obviously the query about the img file sourced from elsewhere would need confirming before you started. Too nice a phone to brick!
October 1, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Worked perfect, thanks!!
October 4, 2009 at 12:45 am
[...] the past 2 hours, reading up the tutorial and getting all the pre-flash drivers ( from both pages, How to flash and debrand your Samsung i8910 HD – Samsung i8910 Omnia HD Debrand Tutorial. | Samsung … and Samsung I8910 Data ) When the time came to finally go into boot mode and flash, this uboot [...]
October 7, 2009 at 2:27 am
Heya,
Am really trying to get my hands on the Symbian Rom Flashing tool but it seems its nowhere to be found.
The link above is dead, any help guys?
Thanks in advance
October 9, 2009 at 4:35 am
con some one help me i tried flashing to russian firmware using the flashing tool and an error came up almost top the end that reads “Failed recieved completion of flashing” now my phone just has a blue screen. how do i proceed.help!
October 9, 2009 at 3:54 pm
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October 12, 2009 at 12:10 pm
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October 12, 2009 at 1:36 pm
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October 13, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Thx mate,it worked great for greek firmware
October 13, 2009 at 3:04 pm
hi guys please i need help, how do you download the drivers when i download them it just sais open with this website what do i do??? please
October 15, 2009 at 11:52 am
Symbian ROM flashing tool 1.50 link is broken. Where can i get this one?
October 16, 2009 at 2:33 pm
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October 18, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Untick boot when you do this!! See the forum…
http://forums.samsungi8910omnia.com/samsung-i8910-omnia-hd-firmware-discussion/5113-file-missing-i8910ii1_xxx-ubootldr-img-not-found.html#post59126
October 20, 2009 at 3:11 am
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October 20, 2009 at 10:44 am
hi guys… i debranded my i8910 to get rid of all that orange crap
now i want to upgrade new italian firmewere the debranding was ok a bit nervy
the question is.. this firmewere comes in two parts when extracted they look the same if i try to put them in the same folder it says do you want to overide files because there the same.. what part 1 or 2 do i put in the rom flasher
code mxl
csc mxl
modem bin..
also do i uncheck the boot tick in download
October 24, 2009 at 9:50 pm
hey matey i dnt no if u have sorted or not but if u aint, all u have to do is download winrar, then the firmware uve have downloaded wat r in 2 parts put them on the desk top, then right click on one of them and extract….. and it will join both files into one, then u may continue with this Tutorial
October 21, 2009 at 12:18 pm
when my phone is in boot mode my xp ist asking for an usb driver. what can I do?
October 21, 2009 at 5:21 pm
hi Just read the thread ive just today bought this mobile from a kattle market for a pakistan store.
Its blocked(Limited service) . Can I get it unbricked/blocked to other networks . noob question sorry but i dont know if i threw away my £300 i paid today
October 21, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Sounds like it is blocked. Had exactly the same problem after buying a second hand i8910. Usually people doing an insurance scam to get some quick cash and a brand new phone:(
Assuming your in the UK, theres nothing that can be done, blocked phones are presumed stolen and its illegal to unblock them unless you are the original owner or accidentally blocked it yourself etc:(
While it is possible to unlock it and use it on another network, but you would need it to be unblocked to do this in the first place:( Best thing you could do is try to return it/get a replacement, and if all else fails, and you have proof of purchase, then it *might* be possible to unblock it at a phone shop.
Hope this helps
October 21, 2009 at 5:23 pm
if so is it wise to buy a g600 lead like ive been told i need
October 23, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Andy Thanks buddy Ive had to take it to a phone shop ( seems a nice guy who will try to unblock it )
October 24, 2009 at 9:36 pm
i did the firmware up date with the itailain and it worked perfect for me and was sooo easy to do, i then went to the pc studio and did an update n the software updated my phone to the newest firmware n i love all thats new, other than the video recordin is still a bit slugish
thanks 2 who did this Tutorial
October 25, 2009 at 3:20 am
i cannot get pass through step 4 my phone is in boot mode and is connected via usb but nothing happens pleasee heeelp
December 1, 2009 at 1:56 am
yeah i had the same flashing with the generic russian. the freeze on step 5 seems a common problem. after an hour or so of moving files, disconnecting/reconnecting the phone it suddenly worked fine.
shame is i got a new one today and it’s doing the same. i think it relates to the IRQ’s or COM settings on the PC
October 25, 2009 at 3:24 am
MY PHONE IS IN BOOT MODE AND IS CONNECTED TO THE PC BUT NOTHING HAPPENS IT DOES NOT CONNECT WITH THE FLASHING TOOL WHAT WILL I DO??
October 25, 2009 at 11:32 am
This is THE BEST guide ever and is the simplest thing to follow….got the latest Russian firmware on,the phone is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO much faster and presented much better now Ive got rid of Orange’s firmware…..Thanks Alot
October 25, 2009 at 6:44 pm
[...] firmware from hyperx and think about flashing it. do i use the how to from the main site here? How to flash and debrand your Samsung i8910 HD – Samsung i8910 Omnia HD Debrand Tutorial. | Samsung … is there a way to get my original firmware version back to my phone? kind of a backup of my [...]
October 29, 2009 at 8:30 pm
hey can someone help me with my i8910. i have not had it for long but im not sure what can of things it needs to do with it.. i e bebrand flashing and firmware. i have all the orignal settings and stuff.
can someone help me please.
October 30, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Nice one man, this guide made the whole thing really simple, cheers!
November 2, 2009 at 8:25 pm
[...] Have you installed the files MSXMl.MSI & also you need usb 2.0 win xp does not have this although you need xp you have to manually download usb version 2.0& follow this guide How to flash and debrand your Samsung i8910 HD – Samsung i8910 Omnia HD Debrand Tutorial. | Samsung … [...]
November 2, 2009 at 9:20 pm
i’ve done everything as explained it says ready in step 4 but download start is jus blank an i cant press it??? can u help?
December 7, 2009 at 11:16 am
hy, i have the same problem ,did you make the update at last? i need some help ,please contact me at mavistour@yahoo.com.thanks
November 13, 2009 at 10:01 am
[...] dont you think so??? To flash, you have to install all the drivers first. You can find them here: How to flash and debrand your Samsung i8910 HD – Samsung i8910 Omnia HD Debrand Tutorial. | Samsung … And the rest of the "How-to" is written in the first post of the fw-thread… [...]
November 13, 2009 at 12:20 pm
[...] the "hack-package.sis" after flashing. To flash: — install the driver you find here:How to flash and debrand your Samsung i8910 HD – Samsung i8910 Omnia HD Debrand Tutorial. | Samsung … –before flashing, format all drives — start the .exe from the fw package — start your phone [...]
November 15, 2009 at 1:20 am
[...] the same 27% error before but not with pc update but with the here written description -> How to flash and debrand your Samsung i8910 HD – Samsung i8910 Omnia HD Debrand Tutorial. | Samsung … i remember i couldnt turn my phone after… but i aint sure about it cuz at the end of the day it [...]
November 17, 2009 at 5:39 pm
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November 18, 2009 at 4:24 pm
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November 21, 2009 at 7:36 pm
hi hi i am a totall noob at debranding phones and so dont want to turn my phone into a really expensive black brick!!!! is it worth me risking this?!?! do many people experience problem or am i better off just paying 20 quid to my local phone unlocking shop and letting them sen it off for a couple of days??? any advice would be much appreciated or if anyone on here who has done it is from grantham lincs area can you help me cheers
November 22, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Hello,
I’m trying to access in boot mode but I can’t. I have followed the point 4 to access it but unfornately, it doesn’t work.
Someone can help me ???
Cheers
November 23, 2009 at 5:32 am
like many of the people above i have the same problems….i cant get to step 4, my phone enters the blue boot mode, but thats it.pc doesnt see the phone. im using windows 7 if that matters.and yes i have installed all the drivers
November 24, 2009 at 8:28 pm
[...] PC with Windows XP on or create an XP dual boot on your PC. Make sure you have USB2.0 Read this: How to flash and debrand your Samsung i8910 HD – Samsung i8910 Omnia HD Debrand Tutorial. | Samsung … Choose your firmware from this list: Mirror of Firmware Files ….and use the bootloader. Or use [...]
November 26, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Can the i8910 be flashed to run windows 6.5? Searched the Internet but it seems no one else is interested in doing it?
December 5, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Hello every one , i just flashed the phone with the italian fw and so far so good,thanks a ton
December 8, 2009 at 4:51 am
just flashed to italian firmware,
Wait for Loading File
Loading Files Successful in XML
Loading Modem File Successful
Make Sending Data Successful
[Com 0] Connect Successful
[Com 0] Received Bootloader Version : 1.47
[Com 0] Sending Header Successful
[Com 0] Sending Binary File Successful
[Com 0] Waiting MODEM Flashing Completion
[Com 0] Success Receiving Completion of Flashing
[Com 0] Downloading is Completed
[Com 0] Complete. Please Reboot!!!
the phone did not reboot, its stuck on Samsung Omnia HD screen
December 8, 2009 at 5:11 am
pulled battery out, put battery in ,flashed again in boot mode,working…
December 9, 2009 at 12:16 pm
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December 9, 2009 at 2:15 pm
[...] to do to get it working is to install latest PC-Studio then follow the instructions on this page: How to flash and debrand your samsung i8910 The only problem is installing the SSDN driver. This can be achieved by installing in [...]