[Q] Help with 're' branding S2 please??? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I got fed up waiting for the latest update on my O2 S2 so thought i'd try the 2.3.4 update. I didn't at this time realise it was an XEU firmware.
Using Odin was straight forward and I completed the flash and started using the phone. I got some unexpected lag and thought i'd revert back to the original firmware but it is this that is causing me a problem.
I attempted the reflash with the O2 firmware (KE7),
I now get the O2 bubbles on start up (which was replaced but a fragmentated S on 2.3.4, official samsung I believe) and in phone settings its says 2.3.3 however when I connect to Kies it says the CSC is XEU and not 02.
I tried the '272' imei trick but only get 1 option XEU.
Can anybody please help me revert my phone back to original???
Here's hoping somebody can help..

Branded rom /provider rom post or how to debrand O2 phone posts from Dev section .
Essentially flash the O2 firmware through Odin
jje

Thanks for the reply. I 'think' i have solved it now. I had flashed it with Odin but only once i had cleared the partition cache did Kies show the right firmware.
It does mean i have lost all of my apps so now am looking at a good backup app.
Any suggestions for a non rooted phone?

TheOriginalTableLeg said:
Thanks for the reply. I 'think' i have solved it now. I had flashed it with Odin but only once i had cleared the partition cache did Kies show the right firmware.
It does mean i have lost all of my apps so now am looking at a good backup app.
Any suggestions for a non rooted phone?
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You can't backup apps unless your rooted as these live on the root of your phone.
You can root and keep the phone stock and not flash any custom roms.
Im on o2 uk. Had the xeukd1 csc before i switched.
If any of my friends asked me i would tell them to root and install a custom rom and kernel.
The themes and tweaks available are great. The biggest thing for me is the battery life. I now get only 1% battery drain overnight (7 hours) someone else on the same rom and kernel went over 6 days without charge.
Never would have got this before.
Sent from my Galaxy S2

Many thanks for the reply.
It certainly sounds very interesting. I am new to rooting only having learnt about the basics of it over the past couple of days.
I presume therefore that should the need ever arise restoring the phone to its original firmware spec (as at time of purchase, and should warranty work be required) is possible?
I think I need to go and read some more on rooting.

TheOriginalTableLeg said:
Many thanks for the reply.
It certainly sounds very interesting. I am new to rooting only having learnt about the basics of it over the past couple of days.
I presume therefore that should the need ever arise restoring the phone to its original firmware spec (as at time of purchase, and should warranty work be required) is possible?
I think I need to go and read some more on rooting.
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Go to intratech's thread in original android development find out what firmware modem and csc you're using download and keep in a safe place. This is then your return to factory settings if you have a warranty issue.
If you need any help pm me as I won't always be popping in to this thread.
Sent from my Galaxy S2

mredfern79 said:
Go to intratech's thread in original android development find out what firmware modem and csc you're using download and keep in a safe place. This is then your return to factory settings if you have a warranty issue.
If you need any help pm me as I won't always be popping in to this thread.
Sent from my Galaxy S2
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Many thanks for the help thus far.
I'm sure i'll be in touch to quiz you about a few things via PM.
Thanks again.

Related

Looking for my original kernel. Vodafone White s2

Hey guys. I recently rooted my galaxy s2 (Vodafone UK White) using the method of flashing an insecure kernel, then using one click root. My original kernel was I believe i9100BUKI1, I couldn't find the exact insecure version so I flashed i9100BUKE1. I didn't think to backup my original one so I was stuck with flashing back the secure version of i9100BUKE1. The problem I have is that now my phone has washed out colours on the screen and the battery life is shocking.
Is there any place I can get hold of the original kernel that shipped with my phone?
Thanks.
Why kernel ??? not firmware to clear the problem#
KI1 firmware and kernel below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
JJEgan said:
Why kernel ??? not firmware to clear the problem#
KI1 firmware and kernel below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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Will that flash the right kernel along with the firmware?
If you flash XX1 firmware it always has XX1 kernel .
jje
I really think I need to have the right firmware. With the stock one my phone randomly turns off and on again. Is there anywhere I can get the BUKI firmware or kernel, I cannot find it anywhere.
I'm also having problems with a washed out screen. I rooted my s2, and noticed that the screen became really washed out, particularly noticeable on the camera and on video playback. It was originally kernel xwkdd. I decided to unroot it and went back to a samsung repair shop. They tried fixing it but it did not work. He now told me that he was waiting for the white s2 screens to come, he would try replace that and if that did not work, then he would send it into samsung. The kernel version is now xwkd6 which i've never heard of or seen on the internet. (for insecure and secure kernels) Shall I try fiddling around or just be patient and get samsung to replace it? If i were to try something, can you tell me what to do? Thanks
I think the only way I can fix mine is by getting the original firmware that I had. I cannot find it anywhere on the internet though. I really need someone to post the kernel or a backup of there rom. Please can someone do this for me?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Look there, Near the bottom, Under Vodafone UK, Co-coincidently I just downloaded this earlier for my phone so I can send for repair
Also a direct link
http://www.multiupload.com/KHFWY2ZUOW
MacaronyMax said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Look there, Near the bottom, Under Vodafone UK, Co-coincidently I just downloaded this earlier for my phone so I can send for repair
Also a direct link
http://www.multiupload.com/KHFWY2ZUOW
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I have tried all these firmware already, the colours are either washed out, or the phone just restarts constantly. I really don't understand how no one has ever posted this firmware. If you google it, people talk about it but it is no where to be downloaded. It needs the be the BUKI one, not the BUKE or BUKG ones. Definitley not the XX ones.
Please someone post this
just flash one of the ealier one from here and then update via kies to see if you get it back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
or flash this version from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
cooza said:
just flash one of the ealier one from here and then update via kies to see if you get it back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
or flash this version from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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I have tried every unbranded and every vodafone firmware now, and all of them have obscure results with my phone.
There must be another unlisted version??
Are you sure it's "washed out" Can you get pics? maybe it's a coincidental hardware fault? I mean.. It should work?
Have you tried fiddling with the display settings? There are various DNIE modes that could be the cause.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
I know that passed 6 months,I have the white SGSII Vodafone Spain stock.I have the BUKI1 version.How can I make a Backup of stock ROM and kernel if something goes wrong with rooting and installation of custom ROMS?Can somebody tell me how to backup and I will upload the stock version for this phone.
LE:This is my phone version and I think is the same as the owner of this post:

Stock firmware problem

Before I continue I just want to say that I have looked around, used the search button, but haven't found anything that will solve my problem.
So I was fairly unpleased with the custom rom I had flashed on my Sgs2 and wanted to flash my stock firmware (2.3.3 XWKE2) and so I went into the official thread for firmwares.
At first I tried out a 2.3.4 stock firmware, but kies would'nt let me update so then I continued looking and found a stock firmware that matched the one my phone originally had (android version 2.3.3 XWKE7)
I checked the codes and downloaded the NEE one since I live in Sweden. Flashed it with no problems but then when I went on Kies to try and update again I got "Your unit doesn't support updates through Kies"
It then also said: I9100XWKE2/1910OXXKE2/I9100XXKDJ/I9100XWKE2 (KOR)
Why did it say KOR? I thought I had downloaded the Swedish/Nordic firmware?
Can someone help me flash the real original firmware for my phone so I can update through Kies?
And your posting this in the dev forum because...?
This sections is for people to post developments not questions, help topics etc. Thats whey we have a Q&A and General forums.
Take a couple of seconds to look at this forum/topics again and then ask yourself does my topic look remotely at home here
Well, KE2 clearly isn't KE7, so it's doubtful that you flashed your original firmware.
This is stock Nordic KE2, taken from this thread.
If all you want is stock firmware, install this then connect to Kies and it should update to the latest Nordic firmware. Then back it up!! I'm in Norway, can't remember what is the most recent version, been on custom ROMs for a long, long time... Lykke til.
What custom ROM did you try, and why didn't you like it?
B3311 said:
Well, KE2 clearly isn't KE7, so it's doubtful that you flashed your original firmware.
This is stock Nordic KE2, taken from this thread.
If all you want is stock firmware, install this then connect to Kies and it should update to the latest Nordic firmware. Then back it up!! I'm in Norway, can't remember what is the most recent version, been on custom ROMs for a long, long time... Lykke til.
What custom ROM did you try, and why didn't you like it?
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But my phone originally had the KE2 on it when I bought it. Couldn't wait for the Swedish release for KE7 and began flashing custom firmwares.
That is the exact link that I downloaded, from that exact forum. That's why I find it weird that Kies doesn't recognize it.
The custom ROM I tried was a leaked version of 2.3.5 from Frankenstein. I was about to download and flash another ROM but every time I asked for someone's suggestion they would always say the taste differs from person to person. I then responded that I just want a high performance and quick ROM, and never got an answer so that is why I wanted to flash to an original Firmware from Kies.
You ask 10 people which rom they consider good and you will get 10 answers, some of the most popular being:
Hyperdroid (personal fav): great base, great kernel, OTA app for mods/updates
Villanrom: Older base, very stable, some limitation of available mods due to the older base
Checkrom: Never been my cup of tea but people seem to like it, it has the kitchen app for mods
That is the exact link that I downloaded, from that exact forum. That's why I find it weird that Kies doesn't recognize it.
Flashing firmware means somewhere you changed codes and KIES dies not recognize .
A removal of KIES plus all registry entries may solve the issue .
jje
GRiM-UK said:
And your posting this in the dev forum because...?
This sections is for people to post developments not questions, help topics etc. Thats whey we have a Q&A and General forums.
Take a couple of seconds to look at this forum/topics again and then ask yourself does my topic look remotely at home here
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I had 2 different tabs opened at the same time, both XDA forums, accidentally opened a thread in the wrong one. Sorry, it was an honest mistake.
JJEgan said:
That is the exact link that I downloaded, from that exact forum. That's why I find it weird that Kies doesn't recognize it.
Flashing firmware means somewhere you changed codes and KIES dies not recognize .
A removal of KIES plus all registry entries may solve the issue .
jje
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Do you mean uninstalling it completely and re-installing it?
I'll try that and see if it works.
You need to have a "stock" combo of stock firmware, aka a modem, "PDA" (kernel+rom) and csc that where shipped together, otherwise KIES wont recognise it.
I tried uninstalling and re-installing it but it didn't work. Still get the "Your unit doesn't support programupdating through Kies" message.
veyka said:
You need to have a "stock" combo of stock firmware, aka a modem, "PDA" (kernel+rom) and csc that where shipped together, otherwise KIES wont recognise it.
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Where can I find all that?
When I look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
All I can see is the one I used and that's just a PDA file
You require your saved original rom or one that nearly matches it .
From the branded /providers roms post .
Carrier branded .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Or search for the CHECKFus page .
jje
NiTi9 said:
Where can I find all that?
When I look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
All I can see is the one I used and that's just a PDA file
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Was it a file with one big .tar in it? if so thats everything.
Why do you want to update with KIES? Just use odin to flash a KIES release, there all in that thread, and its counterpart with the carrier branded firmwares.
Note, kies wont be able to updates "frankenstein" releases which are mix/match.
veyka said:
Was it a file with one big .tar in it? if so thats everything.
Why do you want to update with KIES? Just use odin to flash a KIES release, there all in that thread, and its counterpart with the carrier branded firmwares.
Note, kies wont be able to updates "frankenstein" releases which are mix/match.
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Yes it was a big .tar file!
I really don't know how to explain it. I love this phone, and want to get the most out of it (custom roms, overclock, root) but I'm not that good with all of these different concepts and there is always that fear of bricking the phone.
Also I go to college right now, and am a bit behind so I really don't have time to go through the xda forums on a daily/weekly basis, so I thought that when the new firmwares (mainly a official/perfected version of the ICS) updates are available I could just log on to Kies and update them while saving my self some time.
NiTi9 said:
Yes it was a big .tar file!
I really don't know how to explain it. I love this phone, and want to get the most out of it (custom roms, overclock, root) but I'm not that good with all of these different concepts and there is always that fear of bricking the phone.
Also I go to college right now, and am a bit behind so I really don't have time to go through the xda forums on a daily/weekly basis, so I thought that when the new firmwares (mainly a official/perfected version of the ICS) updates are available I could just log on to Kies and update them while saving my self some time.
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KIES is pretty crap and does this all the time, I have never had an update though KIES so im out of ideas
The one big tar file should have been right though, unless you picked a mix/match one.
veyka said:
KIES is pretty crap and does this all the time, I have never had an update though KIES so im out of ideas
The one big tar file should have been right though, unless you picked a mix/match one.
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Nope, did not pick a mix/matched one from what I know. I'm gonna try one of the firmwares from the previous link you sent me. If it doesn't work there then I'll just continue flashing through Odin.
Quick question though, it says:
XWKI8:
Firmware info: PDA:XWKI8| PHONE:NEKI2| CSC:HTSKI1
XWKI8 Stock Kernel:http://www.multiupload.com/4O6DVGUGSU
Password: [email protected]
What do I do with the stock kernel? Flash it? If so where? (for example csc?)

[Q] I need help returning to stock GB 2.3.5 ROM

I was on Samsung GT-I9100 / I9100XXK14 / 2.635.7-I9100XXK14 before rooting and flashing custom roms. On 2nd flash I lost all sms and call logs (nothing else) while using Titanium Backup Pro. I also had backed up in Kies. But found out I can't restore from Kies becuz it doesn't recognize custom rom. Purchased TB after I lost original XXK14 firmware due to a botched backup on my part. Can anyone help me get back to my XXK14 firmware temorarily so I cans restore sms and call logs?
tlmacson said:
I was on Samsung GT-I9100 / I9100XXK14 / 2.635.7-I9100XXK14 before rooting and flashing custom roms. On 2nd flash I lost all sms and call logs (nothing else) while using Titanium Backup Pro. I also had backed up in Kies. But found out I can't restore from Kies becuz it doesn't recognize custom rom. Purchased TB after I lost original XXK14 firmware due to a botched backup on my part. Can anyone help me get back to my XXK14 firmware temorarily so I cans restore sms and call logs?
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I am in the same boat. I am running westcrip ics remix. I find it little buggy I want to return to my stock, but haven't found solution yet. I tried to look for stock rom ....couldn't find it.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium.
Hey search the forums lots of helpful threads to use odin to flash back a stock rom.
Heres a link to a specific stock rom, KI4 is in the list.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Also for help with random questions and using ODIN to flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Saw this link earlier but the XXK14 download link is broken and I'm not knowledgable as to what other stock roms I can use here in the U.S. on AT&T (not sure that carrier is an issue other than the fact ATT is GSM / HSPA+ 21 Mbps). I'd really appreciate directions to an alternate XXK14 link and/or another compatible GB 2.3.5 stock firmware.
Search Samfirmware.com
tlmacson said:
Saw this link earlier but the XXK14 download link is broken and I'm not knowledgable as to what other stock roms I can use here in the U.S. on AT&T (not sure that carrier is an issue other than the fact ATT is GSM / HSPA+ 21 Mbps). I'd really appreciate directions to an alternate XXK14 link and/or another compatible GB 2.3.5 stock firmware.
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I did it. Back to stock 2.3.6 unrooted all good.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
rdhalla said:
I did it. Back to stock 2.3.6 unrooted all good.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Can you supply a link please, as this is the 1 I am looking for? Thanks in Advance.
chunderman said:
Can you supply a link please, as this is the 1 I am looking for? Thanks in Advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23561521#post23561521
What continent do you live in, I need this in order to display the correct firmware downloads for your area and ROM version.
Chris.
themadba said:
What continent do you live in, I need this in order to display the correct firmware downloads for your area and ROM version.
Chris.
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Sorry, I live in the UK. Thanks in advance.
The USB port has gone and I want to return it during warranty.
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ctomgee said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23561521#post23561521
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Thats this thread?
Sure ! Lemme get back home and ill post with all the required links.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
chunderman said:
Thats this thread?
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Specifically to the post that said to search on samfirmware.com.
ctomgee said:
Specifically to the post that said to search on samfirmware.com.
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I've checked and can't see anything there. Thanks.
Alternatively use Check Fus, Google it.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Here is what you need to do
1. Get Check FUS downloader: LINK
2. Run FUS Select you Carrier / Region / Model and Download the Stock firmware for your phone.
3. Backup anything you need. You will need to wipe the data and the cache from Recovery mode before you flash the downloaded Fware..
4. Use ODIN and Flash the Downloaded Stock Firmware to your phone. You will loose the root access and you should have your stock back. Yeah before Install Wipe data and cache.
Lemme know if that works. If any doubt... just ask. Dont do anything wrong i'll try to help if i know the answer.
chunderman said:
I've checked and can't see anything there. Thanks.
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Did you try the "firmwares" link??
I have concerns about you flashing your phone if you can't navigate a website... No offense. I'm not trying to be insulting, but it's really easy to find.
Hi guys,
I'm a newbie so please bare with me. I have a Virgin Mobile UK Samsung Galaxy S2 which was on Gingerbread 2.3.4 or 5. I foolishly flashed it yesterday to yes you guessed it, ICS 4.0.3. Now as far as the phone itself is concerned, everything is working pefectly fine. No issues whatsoever except now I've noticed that my carrier has changed to T-Mobile UK even though the phone has full functionality on the Virgin network still? Also I get the "This device cannot download firmware" message now when connected to Kies.
Have I totally ruined my phones chances of downloading any official firmware in the furture now? And how can I correct the display of my carrier? I'm guessing I will have to find a stock ROM from somewhere and re-install. But doesn't that do something to a ROM install counter someware on the phone?
Thank you in advance.
E-Nigma said:
Hi guys,
I'm a newbie so please bare with me. I have a Virgin Mobile UK Samsung Galaxy S2 which was on Gingerbread 2.3.4 or 5. I foolishly flashed it yesterday to yes you guessed it, ICS 4.0.3. Now as far as the phone itself is concerned, everything is working pefectly fine. No issues whatsoever except now I've noticed that my carrier has changed to T-Mobile UK even though the phone has full functionality on the Virgin network still? Also I get the "This device cannot download firmware" message now when connected to Kies.
Have I totally ruined my phones chances of downloading any official firmware in the furture now? And how can I correct the display of my carrier? I'm guessing I will have to find a stock ROM from somewhere and re-install. But doesn't that do something to a ROM install counter someware on the phone?
Thank you in advance.
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You are fine. Nothing has gone wrong. Use the FUS and get the stock firmware for you phone. Flash it via ODIN... Read the above few posts.
For your Flash counter and Bin counter, You can reset it back to zero. Look for Triangle.apk . TO use that you need to have a rooted device. Super user permissions... so run Triangle while you have rooted device? If not then root it to reset the bin or flash counter ( If you want) or just flash back the stock Fware..
No you havent ruined you phone. You can download all official firmwares. Just wait for the offical ICS for your region.
Hi,
Thanks for the quick reply. So just to clarify... If I re-install the stock firmware there will be no need to root the device and install the program that resets the counters?
Also, I've noticed that Virgin Mobile UK isn't listed under my territory?
Thanks again.
E-Nigma said:
Hi,
Thanks for the quick reply. So just to clarify... If I re-install the stock firmware there will be no need to root the device and install the program that resets the counters?
Also, I've noticed that Virgin Mobile UK isn't listed under my territory?
Thanks again.
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From memory the only CSC that has Virgin UK is the CPW one Carphone Warehouse . Flash that or enter network settings manually .
jje

Continual boot loop on S3 (returning to stock)

I'm trying to reset my phone to stock latest english BTU firmware and the phone is booting in a continual loop at the logo.
I know this is something dumb, I've had this issue before – it's my own fault, I just can't recall how to fix it.
I had CWM Touch 6.0.0.29 (?) I think and CM10.1 on the phone.
I've flashed to the latest rom here.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=BTU#firmware
It's looping.
IIRC last time, I just needed to re-flash a compromised kernel (?) on the phone to fix it, I am now re-flashing CWM Touch 6.0.0.31 over the top of that BTU ROM (I9300XXEMC2_I9300OXAEMC2_BTU.zip) but no luck!
What am I doing wrong, I'm 99.98% sure the phone is rescuable because I can comfortably boot back into the recovery menu each time.
Format sd card data system cache and preload via recovery .
Download mode and flash stock rom ..
Read the how to return to stock guide .
jje
That worked, thank you.
Where's the return to stock guide? I have a branded phone and I want to unbrand it to the UK BTU rom so it gets updates OTA.
wizzbang3 said:
That worked, thank you.
Where's the return to stock guide? I have a branded phone and I want to unbrand it to the UK BTU rom so it gets updates OTA.
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SGS3 forum General.
Or the how to unbrand guide .
UK BTU rom so it gets updates OTA >>>> not easy re CSC and XDA has updates long before OTA .
jje
JJEgan said:
SGS3 forum General.
Or the how to unbrand guide .
UK BTU rom so it gets updates OTA >>>> not easy re CSC and XDA has updates long before OTA .
jje
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I'm selling it to a newbie (vastly less knowledge than me and it's obvious I'm not a genius here!)
I just want the phone to be unbranded and get updates over wireless / 3g when they come out, from official Samsung, not some dodgy telco.
Thanks for help
wizzbang3 said:
I'm selling it to a newbie (vastly less knowledge than me and it's obvious I'm not a genius here!)
I just want the phone to be unbranded and get updates over wireless / 3g when they come out, from official Samsung, not some dodgy telco.
Thanks for help
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the easiest way is to use the BTU version. As said before, flash this one, make sure the CSC is correct, un-root and you are set. Guides for anything are in the General section.
or if you do not want to flash a new ROM, unbrand yours.

Help!!! 9300 not rooted... stuck on samsung logo!!

HELLO HELP NEEDED
My sisters S3 i9300, never been rooted just got stuck on the Samsung S3 i9300 logo..
How do I go about it since I cant confirm the stock Rom or firmware to download. I cant get to the screen to check the country specific code. I can get to download mode and all it shows is
Odin mode
Product name: Gt-i9300
Custom binary download: 0
Current Binary:samsung official
System status: official
Please what is the way forward
Sorry I had to start a new thread for this....jux cant find the solution anywhere. My apologies
freexrythem said:
HELLO HELP NEEDED
My sisters S3 i9300, never been rooted just got stuck on the Samsung S3 i9300 logo..
How do I go about it since I cant confirm the stock Rom or firmware to download. I cant get to the screen to check the country specific code. I can get to download mode and all it shows is
Odin mode
Product name: Gt-i9300
Custom binary download: 0
Current Binary:samsung official
System status: official
Please what is the way forward
Sorry I had to start a new thread for this....jux cant find the solution anywhere. My apologies
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What is it you would like to do? Keep it stock or root it?
start into recovery and do FactoryReset & WipeCache
Did that several times.. still stuck on the logo...
Grimzee said:
What is it you would like to do? Keep it stock or root it?
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Maybe rooted, just so that I can flash a good stock custom rom... that is debloated, deoxed, good battery, camera etc...I may need suggestion wirh that one too....
I really appreciate u guys replying. .. thnx
You have bigger problems to solve first.
Go to sammobile.com and download the latest stock firmware for your own country.
Follow the instructions on how to flash with odin.
If the flash works then factory reset in recovery, before you try to boot.
If the flash fails then you may find the reason it suddenly stopped working.
Thank u for your response.
Thats the main problem I have. The phone is being used in Ghana now. I could have checked if could get to at lest the screen.
How can I check for the country when the fone wont get me to the screen. On top of that... its stocked and not rooted!
Root is not needed for flashing stock firmware.
Original country is irrelevant, use your own.
Okay sir, will proceed and get back to u...I appreciate the suggestions.
Once you have done what @boomboomer has said then we can help you with rooting and rom's, that is if you still want to root it.
boomboomer said:
Original country is irrelevant, use your own.
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Firmware MUST coincide with the original one, otherwise possibly bricking.
rp158 said:
Firmware MUST coincide with the original one, otherwise possibly bricking.
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but I dont know the original firmware that came with it. What I do know is that.... its never been rooted or flashed before when bought
Go to a SamsungStore. Perhaps they can find out the country-code by the codes on the label behind the battery. But perhaps there are still other&better idea's...
rp158 said:
Firmware MUST coincide with the original one, otherwise possibly bricking.
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No, this isn't true.
Only the model number of firmware must match the phone to avoid brick. CSC makes no difference and even region lock is irrelevant, if it worked in that country before.
Make sure you understand details yourself before advising others, although you did no harm in this case.
boomboomer said:
No, this isn't true.
Only the model number of firmware must match the phone to avoid brick. CSC makes no difference and even region lock is irrelevant, if it worked in that country before.
Make sure you understand details yourself before advising others, although you did no harm in this case.
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Okay I got it working one 4.3....thanx so much everyone. Now I wanna root and find a Rom that gives me max battery life...close to the stock as possible and also better camera quality. Also debloated....
Suggestion: NCS-ROM 8.1
Use it since 1 year and return always after trying another rom.
Thank you...will try that one too....am open to other suggestions too.... Roms close to stock but optimized for speed, debloated and very stable.

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