Where to get official Samsung firmware? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have got a SGS2 from Three mobile, but it seems to have customised/branded firmware which I don't want. Where can I get the official unbranded firmware from Samsung?

shaurz said:
I have got a SGS2 from Three mobile, but it seems to have customised/branded firmware which I don't want. Where can I get the official unbranded firmware from Samsung?
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A search of this forum .
A read of a few topics in the development section .
samfirmware.com
jje

I've done lots of searching, but it's confusing since there's so much information. I went to samfirmware but I don't know which firmware to get.

shaurz said:
I've done lots of searching, but it's confusing since there's so much information. I went to samfirmware but I don't know which firmware to get.
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Current firmware last release is KE7
XEUKD1 version for Europe on samfirmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje

Fus downloader
You could also download them with fus downloader ( fus.nanzen.se )

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A little debranding trouble with the CSC

I was going to tag this on to the debranding how-to thread but the forum won't let me post there..
..after downloading the stock samsung KE7 firmware I entered the code to bring up the CSC menu.
It says O2U in the white box at the top of the screen but below is a single blank option - it doesn't say XEU anywhere.
What difference does it make? Is it just that I won't be able to update in future using KIES?
CSC nothing to do with updates via Kies .
Kies will update the O2 firmware but may not update flashed firmware as the codes may not match on the server .
See the CSC thread if you want to flash an XEU CSC but that may wipe your phone . If the phone works dont bother as CSC is not relevant .
jje
Thanks for the reply
Yes the phone works. Except that when Kies connects it does not tell me the current firmware or whether it is the latest or not.
I have downloaded what I believe to be samsung stock firmware so I would have though Kies wouldn't have a problem recognizing it.
In nearly two years i have never got Kies to update stock firmware .
Original firmware yes stock never though some claim it does .
LuffarJoh would not need all that hard work if it was true .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110160
jje
JJEgan said:
In nearly two years i have never got Kies to update stock firmware .
Original firmware yes stock never though some claim it does .
LuffarJoh would not need all that hard work if it was true .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110160
jje
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Thanks for the links... interesting reading..
I've just run check fus downloader and it's found the firmware from O2 is KE2.. correct.. so if I download that firmware file I can flash my phone back to stock using odin?
And conversely if I ask it to find the latest firmware for the stock european region I can flash that to my phone too (it is KE7 so I think that is what I have done already)
alfapoodle said:
Thanks for the links... interesting reading..
I've just run check fus downloader and it's found the firmware from O2 is KE2.. correct.. so if I download that firmware file I can flash my phone back to stock using odin?
Yes but O2 firmware download is posted in the branded roms post in dev section .
And conversely if I ask it to find the latest firmware for the stock european region I can flash that to my phone too (it is KE7 so I think that is what I have done alread
Yes probably
Most networks have upgraded no further than KE2 probably waiting for 2.3.4 release .
jje
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Galaxy S2 Original Stock Rom

Hi,
I am looking to revert back to stock rom. As the shared sites are shut down cannot find any other place to look for. here is what i need :
BOKF3 uk tmobile version
Firmware info: PDA:BOKF3|PHONE:BOKF1|CSC:TMUKF1
Thanks
Hi Sam1,
See the thread of intratech " [ROMS]Official i9100 carrier branded firmware download for Odin Flash"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
BOKF3:http://www.multiupload.com/15O4TE3FBT
Firmware info: PDA:BOKF3|PHONE:BOKF1|CSC:TMUKF1
Good luck!
I don't think Multiupload has been shut down. Probably, its just temporarily down.
Is this an original dev?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
@Danny04: Thanks but it is still multiupload, which has been shut down and the link no longer exist.
@3xeno: it has been shut down by fbi so means permanent ...
@Princeomi: i need the original stock
Have you asked in Intratech's thread if he has a copy (he probably doesn't, but you never know) ? If he doesn't have a copy, I doubt you'll find anyone else on here who does.
Why not flash the latest official firmware available for your carrier/country ?
@MistahBungle : where can i find the official firmware(uk version)?
sam1 said:
Hi,
I am looking to revert back to stock rom. As the shared sites are shut down cannot find any other place to look for. here is what i need :
BOKF3 uk tmobile version
Firmware info: PDA:BOKF3|PHONE:BOKF1|CSC:TMUKF1
Thanks
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Search for CHECKFUS and download yourself .
jje
@JJEgan: what is checkfus
sam1 said:
@JJEgan: what is checkfus
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Search >> Try Google
for CHECKFUS ... the name
and download yourself >> download the firmware yourself
Sorry i dont have links to every useful post on XDA .
jje

Samsung Galaxy SII I9100P firmware

Hello,
I know that there are probably a couple of threads on what i will ask now, but I have a couple of questions regarding the I9100P firmware.
First of all I installed a i9100 firmware(4.03) via ODIN.Does this mean I routed my phone? Kies now tells me that i can not update my phone because my device does not support update with kies.
How can I flash it back to my 2.3.4 firmware? Must I download the firmware from sammobile.com?
Best regards.
alex_vaio said:
Hello,
I know that there are probably a couple of threads on what i will ask now, but I have a couple of questions regarding the I9100P firmware.
First of all I installed a i9100 firmware(4.03) via ODIN.Does this mean I routed my phone?
NOPE
Kies now tells me that i can not update my phone because my device does not support update with kies.
More like you have not got the firmware for your phones codes and Kies sees no match . But then agian as ICS is not yet rolled out their may be no upgrade yet .
How can I flash it back to my 2.3.4 firmware? Must I download the firmware from sammobile.com?
Yes as per all the other identical posts and or CHECKFUS ..
But why install 4.03 delete it install 2.3.4 and still have no upgrade from KIES .
jje
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JJEgan said:
alex_vaio said:
Hello,
I know that there are probably a couple of threads on what i will ask now, but I have a couple of questions regarding the I9100P firmware.
First of all I installed a i9100 firmware(4.03) via ODIN.Does this mean I routed my phone?
NOPE
Kies now tells me that i can not update my phone because my device does not support update with kies.
More like you have not got the firmware for your phones codes and Kies sees no match . But then agian as ICS is not yet rolled out their may be no upgrade yet .
How can I flash it back to my 2.3.4 firmware? Must I download the firmware from sammobile.com?
Yes as per all the other identical posts and or CHECKFUS ..
But why install 4.03 delete it install 2.3.4 and still have no upgrade from KIES .
jje
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Thank you for the answer.
So how can i delete ICS 4.03 firmware if I want? By installing an 2.3.4 firmware or is there any method? I don't really understand the method though I read a couple of threads about it.
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alex_vaio said:
JJEgan said:
Thank you for the answer.
So how can i delete ICS 4.03 firmware if I want? By installing an 2.3.4 firmware or is there any method? I don't really understand the method though I read a couple of threads about it.
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Flash stock GB rom .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Problems you may need to flash the old bootloader .
How to get an update via KIES one install your original saved firmware or find it via Checkfus .
Whenever the phone provider and Samsung have uploaded new firmware for your phone then KIES will offer it to you .
jje
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JJEgan said:
alex_vaio said:
Flash stock GB rom .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Problems you may need to flash the old bootloader .
How to get an update via KIES one install your original saved firmware or find it via Checkfus .
Whenever the phone provider and Samsung have uploaded new firmware for your phone then KIES will offer it to you .
jje
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I think i got it. I also succeeded flashing the old original 2.3.4 firmware, but i will flash the 4.03 again.
Thank you very much for your help! I appreciate it a lot!
All the best jje!
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[Q] Three UK Stock ROM/Kernel

hi i've been trying to get stock rom and kernal for 3 uk so i can update my phone through kies to get the new ICS 4.0.3 because it has been released today for download through kies on Three.
this is the information of my current kernal etc..
Android version - 2.3.4
Baseband version - I9100XXKI1
Kernal version - 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE2-CL187606 [email protected] #2
Build number - GINERBREAD.XWK14
can someone link me the required files or something in order for me to update through Kies to ICS? 90% of all links in the stock rom thread don't work because multiupload is down, please help me..
Samfirmware.com has stock roms.
Kaze105 said:
Samfirmware.com has stock roms.
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ok but what ones do i need? to be all on default 3 UK carrier settings? can you link me?
magnog said:
ok but what ones do i need? to be all on default 3 UK carrier settings? can you link me?
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STOCK is SAMSUNG firmware .
If you want 3uk firmware then restore your original saved rom.
Not bothered to save it then CHECKFUS is probably your route to 3uk firmware .
jje
JJEgan said:
STOCK is SAMSUNG firmware .
If you want 3uk firmware then restore your original saved rom.
Not bothered to save it then CHECKFUS is probably your route to 3uk firmware .
jje
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well just want the original stuff that came when i got the phone originally, any idea as to what i need?
magnog said:
well just want the original stuff that came when i got the phone originally, any idea as to what i need?
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If you as the owner don't know then nobody else will know .
Just guess at a version of 3uk firmware for your location .
Or ask on a 3uk forum what is your firmware .
jje
KI8 is the newest Gingerbread Three ROM apart from the ICS build released today.
I don't have it to upload though, I only have I9100XWKE1 which is a very old build, But if you can't find KI8 Three stock anywhere I'll upload it somewhere for you.
[edit] Infact I have KI8 on my PC if you can't find it online let me know.
Personally though I'd just flash LP7 much better than LPQ that Three have released today & not as much bloatware!
Because I am a really nice person, Don't complain about speeds this was the first link that would let me upload over 300mb
http://www.filefactory.com/file/c423f20/n/GT-I9100_H3G_I9100XWKI8_I9100H3GKI2_I9100NEKI2_tar_zip
Unzip first & then Flash with Odin3 PDA mode.
Guide here to show you how: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 Under "Flashing Firmware with Odin"
Make sure to wipe cache etc

How do I find out what country my i9100 belongs to?

I bought my phone off of ebay which already had a custom rom installed. I asked the seller and he said hes not sure. Now I want to go back to stock samsung firmware but I don't know which stock firmware I should download. Can someone help? thanks
Is there a Stock firmware I can download for my phone and make it 100% stock? If so, how do I know which one that is? Thanks.
Read the guides and faqs before you brick your phone .
Stock firmware is here you do not know what the origin of your phone is then neither does anybody else .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
JJEgan said:
Read the guides and faqs before you brick your phone .
Stock firmware is here you do not know what the origin of your phone is then neither does anybody else .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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So since I don't know what region my phone is from, can I flash any of the firmwares listed in that link? My i9100 is international version because it has the physical home button. please tell me I don't want to brick my phone by downloading the wrong region firmware. thanks.
Yes any version providing it is a i9100 not i9100G or some other model .
jje
JoJo2211 said:
So since I don't know what region my phone is from, can I flash any of the firmwares listed in that link? My i9100 is international version because it has the physical home button. please tell me I don't want to brick my phone by downloading the wrong region firmware. thanks.
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What is your intension to going back to Stock? since you have no warantee issue..
enjoy any of the stable custom rom...
also you can check region wise firmwares releases here www.sammobile.com
You wont brick your phone by downloading the wrong region ROM. You can put any version from any country only if your phone model is I9100 and not I9100G or any of the AT&T or T-Mo ****!
Just go to about phone and see the build number and kernel and all, you'll probably find the rom and kernel.
Thank you, you two (JJEgam and frankimm) are the only ones that actually answered my question. Thanks again!

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