hi
I have a Galaxy SII and wanted to know how i can update the firmware.
my current version is
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
I read that there is a new version available for GAlaxy S II which has some improvements for batteries.
I tried using Kies but no firmware upgrade is showing up
mine is an unbranded phone. I bought this in Germany if this might help
Thanks and looking for your support
Use Odin and flash the latest KE7..guide and download here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
galaxyII said:
hi
I have a Galaxy SII and wanted to know how i can update the firmware.
my current version is
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
I read that there is a new version available for GAlaxy S II which has some improvements for batteries.
I tried using Kies but no firmware upgrade is showing up
mine is an unbranded phone. I bought this in Germany if this might help
Thanks and looking for your support
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But it will erase all your data, right?
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No, it shouldn't. But I believe the update is for UK handsets only. Can't swear to it, but worth checking
Thank you will try odin. Since this is my fist android phone i didn't want to mess around much. But will try
Ok it shouldn't but you do have to make a factory reset in order to get the XEU CSC working and that will wipe your phone, won't it?
just bothering with that because without root there is no backup and kies is too stupid to have a simple button that says "backup"
Factory reset wipes your data, you for XEU CSC in above referred thread
d3l1 said:
Ok it shouldn't but you do have to make a factory reset in order to get the XEU CSC working and that will wipe your phone, won't it?
just bothering with that because without root there is no backup and kies is too stupid to have a simple button that says "backup"
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Hi Guys, I had 2.3.4 firmware and did a CF root.. everything was fine, and yesterday i got a notification in Kies for Firwareupdate.. I thought it was for 2.3.7. The process completed successfully. But when i checked the phone info, it still shows 2.3.4 but the BUILD # and baseband version have changed ... bit sure if its correct PLease advise...
Details,,,
Firmware details before Update:
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PDA:UHKG7
PHONE:UHKG4
Build date: 27/07/2011
Android 2.3.4
After update:
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PDA:UHKI2
PHONE:UHKI1
Android 2.3.4
thank,
merin
How on earth you thought it'd be 2.3.7 dude when 2.3.5 is the latest out there!
Flash CM if you want a touch of 2.3.7.
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Oops... i saw tat in some forum tat 2.3.7was next... ok but why it dint update to 2.3.7 ?
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merin_83 said:
Oops... i saw tat in some forum tat 2.3.7was next... ok but why it dint update to 2.3.7 ?
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You were just told that 2.3.5 is the latest..think about it
Sorry.... typo error... my question was
.why dint it update to 2.3.5 ....
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does it come with a carrier loaded ROM? If so i think you have to wait for them to release it, as they put their own bloatware on.
Ricey
If i get your question rt.. i got this as unlocked in amazon, no carrier linkage i guess.. is tat correct?....
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if you go to this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) excellent thread by intratech, you will see that UHKI2 is the latest firmware for your region. if you want 2.3.5. you will have to change the firmware to one of the european or hong kong firmwares (go through the thread, there might be more). you would need to do this using Odin, so "manual" update.
if you want 2.3.7 then you would have to slap CM7 onto your phone, but in that case you would have to do without any samsung software.
Oh.. ... i dint know it automatically changes to region specific ones.. earlier i had europian i guess....if i go for CM it would be a xomplete flash rt?... if yes then i would wait for ICS.... thank u all for the help....
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Update via Kies?
Hi.. I'm very new to this and just got an unlocked Crazy Johns GS2: GT-I9100T, version 2.3.3, PDA DU-KH1, Phone DU-KF4, CSC VAU-KG2, 11 Aug '11. Is it possible to just change the CSC (backup, press *#272*IMEI#, select a region code, install), so Kies sees my phone as unbranded and for a region (eg. UK or Hong Kong?), where Samsung has officially released version 2.3.5, so I can update via Kies?
merin_83 said:
Oh.. ... i dint know it automatically changes to region specific ones.. earlier i had europian i guess....if i go for CM it would be a xomplete flash rt?... if yes then i would wait for ICS.... thank u all for the help....
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I would suggest you get your hands dirty now, because Samsung said ICS will get released on this phone next year January 2012, which is pretty long if you think about it, and you know you will keep checking back here and one day you will lose patience and install CM7 onto the phone.
Just install CM7 now onto the phone.
Yes it is a complete wipe ROM, just have ClockworkMod Recovery to Wipe Cache + Data + Dalvik, then install the CM7 ROM from the internal SD (by wiping Cache + Data + Dalvik, it does not delete anything on the 16GB internal partition). You do not flash using Odin, and everything is based on the phone after moving the ROM of CM7 from the computer to the phone.
Intratech said:
XWKE2
Firmware info
PDA:XWKE2
PHONE: XXKDJ
Build date: 06/05/2011
Generic XEU (UK): http://www.multiupload.com/1EFM4RBMGZ
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I know there are a number of "Debranding" threads but I really don't want to brick my SGS2. I've not quite had my SGS2 for a week but am guessing I have an old firmware which is Vodafone branded, I want to debrand my SGS2 so I can get more recent updates but this is all new to me. I'm not new to Android as I had a Rooted and BL unlocked SE X10i but it's the differences in firmware etc of the SGS2 which confuses me.
This is my "About phone" info:
Model number
GT-I9100
Android version
2.3.3
Baseband version
I9100BUKG1
Kernel version
[email protected] #2
Build number
GINGERBREAD.BUKG2
Am I right in saying this is older firmware and if I flash it with Odin it will debrand my SGS2 and will I be able to get further updates either via OTA or Kies, is the above quoted firmware correct or should I use another??
Thanks for any help, Jason.
Anybody, please??
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Root the phone using CF Root and then flash one of the many custom ROMS available, i recommend 'CheckROM Revolution'.
Thanks for the reply fella, I might try a custom ROM at a later date as it's all I used in my Xperia X10i but for now I want to keep my SGS2 stock.
I have flashed a stock ROM.
PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100XXKI4
CSC: I9100XEUKH2
Now when I connect to Kies it says "Unable to update this version" and under CSC it says I9100XEUKH2(VOD) which I'm assuming means vodafone?
I even flashed a generic XEUKH2 CSC package hoping it would remove the VOD and Kies would be able to update my phone, still the same though.
Any advice please??
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So after more reading I think I've found the issue, it's my SGS2's product code? (I9100LKAVOD)
Pretty sure I know the answer to this but is there any way to change the product code??
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JayJ-1974 said:
So after more reading I think I've found the issue, it's my SGS2's product code? (I9100LKAVOD)
Pretty sure I know the answer to this but is there any way to change the product code??
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To change csc type *#272*IMEI# and it should allow you choose csc, please note this will wipe your phone, not 100% sure but I think it wipes your storage aswell so please check and back everything up
Thanks but will this remove the VOD product code so I can update via Kies??
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Solved it, once the ROM had been flashed with Odin you need to do a factory reset via recovery!
I'm now running XEU CSC and Kies recognises my phone and now does not say "cannot be updated".
WARNING- A FACTORY RESET WILL WIPE ALL USER DATA, BACK UP OR DO A NANDROID BACK UP. I did an advanced data restore via CWM, worked like a charm.
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Don't know why you unbranded, vodafone has the latest updated before unbranded phones, xeu is still waiting for 2.3.5
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Not when I started this thread, I was on 2.3.3 and no update available. I'm happy with a debranded/unbranded phone, am running 2.3.4 atm and I'm sure Sammy will release 2.3.5 soon and if not I can either flash a Vodafone branded ROM or a Frankenstein ROM.
Typical though, I solve this and Vodafone comethrough. Sods law!! lol
i brought SAMSUNG GALAXY SII GT-I9100 from usa. right now am living in dhaka, bangladesh.
my phone is running on android 2.3.3.
PDA : I9100XWKF3
PHONE: I9100XXKF1
CSC:I9100OJVKF3
when ever i try to upgrade my phone via samsung kies or via phone>about phone>check for upgrade, it says no upgrade found. why? my kies is updated. anyone can help?
btw i do not want to root my phone.
nirban said:
i brought SAMSUNG GALAXY SII GT-I9100 from usa. right now am living in dhaka, bangladesh.
my phone is running on android 2.3.3.
PDA : I9100XWKF3
PHONE: I9100XXKF1
CSC:I9100OJVKF3
when ever i try to upgrade my phone via samsung kies or via phone>about phone>check for upgrade, it says no upgrade found. why? my kies is updated. anyone can help?
btw i do not want to root my phone.
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You dont have to root your phone. Go to www.sammobile.com, find a stock ics firmware you want and then flash through odin.
so if i use I9100XXLQ5 open europe, next time am i getting official upgrade from samsung or i have to upgrade manualy :/
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nirban said:
so if i use I9100XXLQ5 open europe, next time am i getting official upgrade from samsung or i have to upgrade manualy :/
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You get update via kies. Just make sure xxlq5 isnt the one with a warning triangle in samfirmware...
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LQ5 and LPM are leaked ROMs. Don't flash it. Especially you're using stock kernel.
Hello everyone,
First, I realize this is a noobish issue but after searching the forum, the amount of guides made my head spin, plus I wasn't sure how to proceed with Odin, kernel, base, build, model, choosing the correct files, etc.. so please bare with me.
My device info:
GT-I9300
4.0.4
Baseband: I9300BVLF2
Kernel: 3.0.15-687481-user
[email protected]#1
Build: IMM76D.I9300BVALF4
Version:
AP: I9300BVALF4
CP: I9300BVLF2
CSC: FTMALF4
Haven't changed anything. No root, flash, anything. I got the phone a few months ago and haven't changed a thing, other than installing apps.
I wanted to update my phone for a while but decided to wait for the 4.1.2 update. I don't want to root, just to update. Kies has been a pain ever since my S1, always has problems connecting the phone, doing backup, so I decided to try Odin and update manually.
A few questing;
1. How do I know what firmware to download now and in the future?
2. Does every update wipe the phone?
3. What backing up software should I use that can backup everything the Kies backs up (from setting to sms and apps..)?
4. I downloaded Odin 3.0.4. Is there a better version?
Thank you very much
Use Samsung kies update, no need worry
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XeactorZ said:
Use Samsung kies update, no need worry
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Well I had only bad experiences with Kies. With my S1 it simply wouldn't recognize my device. Now, with my S3, I was able to backup once and since then every time I try to backup it gets stuck on preparing. Not sure I should trust it for firmware updates.
That said, if I do try, what software should I use for backup, since Kies is on strike.
Thanks again.
Go to sammobile.com
Download the firware you like and flash via Odin
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freddy1991 said:
Go to sammobile.com
Download the firware you like and flash via Odin
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Well that much I got from reading the forums. I was hoping for a little more.
A few questing;
1. How do I know what firmware to download now and in the future?
2. Does every update wipe the phone?
3. What backing up software should I use that can backup everything Kies backs up (settings, sms, apps..)?
4. I downloaded Odin 3.0.4. Is there a better version?
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Edit:
If I read the info right this is the correct firmware:
GT-I9300 - France (Orange)
PDA: I9300XXELL1
CSC: I9300FTMELL1
Version: 4.1.2
Date: 2012-12-05
Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
Flashed what I thought was a generic rom to a samsung galaxy s3 i9300 using odin. I downloaded what I thought was a generic rom but in fact, it was a vodafone UK rom. The phone was bought sim free from phones 4 u and it needs to go back. The rom version when the phone was bought was 4.1.2 Jelly Bean so I need to install a generic rom. Its also coming up on samsung kies with " your device current firmware is not supported kies". I dont think that when I take it in to be fixed that they will plug the phone into samsung kies but they will check the binary counter which is now clear because I have flashed it with the vodafone rom. I know there are older roms but I would appreciate it if someone can link me up to a generic rom. Any help and advice with this will be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance guys :good:
Sammobile, choose btu and factory reset in recovery after flashing.
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boomboomer said:
Sammobile, choose btu and factory reset in recovery after flashing.
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Thanks boomboomer :good: