Updating noob: official Updates - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hej Folks,
this may sound silly but I have some questions on updating the SGS2 firmware
1) Where, except on XDA, can I find the official updates by Samsung?
2) Is there any warranty void flashing those?
3) Do I have to flash them one after another to gain all updates or can I just flash the latest one?
4) What is the latest official Update? I read on XDA something about 05.07 but I do not know the correct name right now.
5) How is it flashed? By Odin or via Kies? Or is it just a user preference?
6) Is there a warranty void getting root?
7) Would my SGS2 be rooted after flashing an update if had root on it before?
Sry for all those question. I come from my "old" HD2 and there i just didn't care about warranty and the danger to brick my phone
so far
Tobias

tobiholz said:
Hej Folks,
this may sound silly but I have some questions on updating the SGS2 firmware
1) Where, except on XDA, can I find the official updates by Samsung?
2) Is there any warranty void flashing those?
3) Do I have to flash them one after another to gain all updates or can I just flash the latest one?
4) What is the latest official Update? I read on XDA something about 05.07 but I do not know the correct name right now.
5) How is it flashed? By Odin or via Kies? Or is it just a user preference?
6) Is there a warranty void getting root?
7) Would my SGS2 be rooted after flashing an update if had root on it before?
Sry for all those question. I come from my "old" HD2 and there i just didn't care about warranty and the danger to brick my phone
so far
Tobias
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1) Where, except on XDA, can I find the official updates by Samsung?
kies if you want to stick to official updates for your country
2) Is there any warranty void flashing those?
no if they are official
3) Do I have to flash them one after another to gain all updates or can I just flash the latest one?
flash the latest one you don't need to go up in steps
4) What is the latest official Update? I read on XDA something about 05.07 but I do not know the correct name right now.
install kies and connect your phone and it will tell you if you are on the latest firmware
5) How is it flashed? By Odin or via Kies? Or is it just a user preference?
either but a lot of users myself included prefer odin (more stable)
6) Is there a warranty void getting root?
yes
7) Would my SGS2 be rooted after flashing an update if had root on it before?
no any stock firmware update will wipe root

Custom kernel will give you an increase in the custom rom counter that needs setting to zero for warranty .
Samsung release a firmware its forwarded to the phone provider who test and eventually upload to Kies .
XDA pick the firmware up usually as soon as Samsung release it .
jje

daleski75 said:
1) Where, except on XDA, can I find the official updates by Samsung?
kies if you want to stick to official updates for your country
2) Is there any warranty void flashing those?
no if they are official
3) Do I have to flash them one after another to gain all updates or can I just flash the latest one?
flash the latest one you don't need to go up in steps
4) What is the latest official Update? I read on XDA something about 05.07 but I do not know the correct name right now.
install kies and connect your phone and it will tell you if you are on the latest firmware
5) How is it flashed? By Odin or via Kies? Or is it just a user preference?
either but a lot of users myself included prefer odin (more stable)
6) Is there a warranty void getting root?
yes
7) Would my SGS2 be rooted after flashing an update if had root on it before?
no any stock firmware update will wipe root
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Thanks! That answered a few of my questions as well.

2) Is there any warranty void flashing those?
no if they are official
In fact I guess yes (only if you don't use Kies and ROM which is not for your product code).
Some days ago I asked Official Samsung Support about flashing official ROM update on my phone. Their answer was that any change to the phone firmware done outside the Official Samsung Support Center (or acredited I guess) will void the warranty. This was a statement from Samsung Poland. So you might want to write/give them a call in your country for verification.
Other thing is that If you revert the phone to the conditions before flashing (e.g. counter, stock rom for given product code, etc.) they will have no way of telling. But then the reason for returning the phone for repair might very well prohibit such revert.
cheers

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Rooting to upgrade to latest firmware for S2

Hey guys complete amateur at this and couldn't find a clear answer for the issue I'm having. I have an unrooted Galaxy S2, in Sri Lanka.
I believe that my carrier doesn't allow us to get OTA updates as I'm currently on 2.3.3. I've heard that there have been a few more updates since. Was just wondering would it be possible to root the phone and then upgrade to the latest Samsung firmware without installing any ROMs? Just want to break the carriers hold to receive OTA updates from Samsung is all I'm looking for? Is this possible? If it is could someone please point me in the right direction, would be much appreciated. Thanks.
You can install latest firmware without the need of rooting, just grab the orginal firmware (samfirmware.com) and flash it with odin.
This thread can help you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Flashing orginal firmware via odin dosnt ask root, and dosnt void your warranty.
Thanks, sounds like the perfect solution!

6.1.A.0.452 Update

Hi
First of all, sorry for asking these questions since I'm very new to Android.
I just received the message saying the update 6.1.A.0.452 is available.
1) Is it the ICS update?
2) How is the battery performance?
3) I bought the phone from UK (simfree) but the battery was poor so I flashed the 6.73 SG firmware, if I update from the PC companion, which region would it be, UK or SG? and what are the differences
4) Will it void my warranty if the firmware is SG
Thank you very much
Sorry again for noob questions
I'm fairly new to Android myself from my understanding that firmware is ICS and it's very stable as long as you use PCC to update your phone.
Sent from my LT26i using Tuffwall
1) yes
2) To me,better than GB
3) I think if now you have SG rom installed,you will get SG update from PCC
4) If you didn't unlock your bootloader,you have warranty.But to make sure,i suggest you flash back to uk rom before you go to service center.
4) It's just flashing another regions firmware update (since you flashed to SG in the first place) nothing bad will happen . The only thing that will void your warranty is if you break your device by overclocking and such. It has been said a million times that even if you unlock your bootloader, your warranty is intact. It's just what you do afterwards is how it can get voided (overclocking, etc..) .
But what you are doing is 100% safe, and it's definitely worth getting the update. I get better battery life than GB, and it feels a bit faster for the most part. You can also flash (with flashtool) the UK update if you like? I am not sure if it's out yet though...
I hope this helps? good luck .
yachtman said:
Hi
First of all, sorry for asking these questions since I'm very new to Android.
I just received the message saying the update 6.1.A.0.452 is available.
1) Is it the ICS update?
2) How is the battery performance?
3) I bought the phone from UK (simfree) but the battery was poor so I flashed the 6.73 SG firmware, if I update from the PC companion, which region would it be, UK or SG? and what are the differences
4) Will it void my warranty if the firmware is SG
Thank you very much
Sorry again for noob questions
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1. It is the ICS update.
2. Battery is better than GB, but i used the phone in 1 day
3. It will upgrade wtih SG (singapore right?) region
4. It isn't void your warranty.
Can you send me the link to SG firmware (singapore if i'm right), i'm in vietnam and my phone use CZ FW lol

OTA or Odin

Hi, I picked up an sgs3 the other day. The firmware on it is XXLF2. I was just wondering what the experiences were with regards to OTA update? Is it recommended or would flashing the latest LG8 fw for UK via Odin be better?
Thanks for any advice.
One of the reasons why it might come in handy to restore a previous update could be due to the fact that the new update will not be optimized for our phone and waiting for the release of a more stable version, use Odin may serve us to go back. A very recent example is the first update to Android 4.0.3 on Galaxy S2 where there were several people who wanted to go back to Gingerbread ... Of course, another reason could be that we want to load a firmware later, but that in our country has not yet been made available ... see Notes Galaxy and the German ROM which runs the network.
But Odin is not only original Samsung firmware to load, but also allows you to load ROM cooked in order to have more personalized and optimized.
Odin's software runs on Windows PCs, and lets you do the above, but now we see how the program works.
devid801 said:
One of the reasons why it might come in handy to restore a previous update could be due to the fact that the new update will not be optimized for our phone and waiting for the release of a more stable version, use Odin may serve us to go back. A very recent example is the first update to Android 4.0.3 on Galaxy S2 where there were several people who wanted to go back to Gingerbread ... Of course, another reason could be that we want to load a firmware later, but that in our country has not yet been made available ... see Notes Galaxy and the German ROM which runs the network.
But Odin is not only original Samsung firmware to load, but also allows you to load ROM cooked in order to have more personalized and optimized.
Odin's software runs on Windows PCs, and lets you do the above, but now we see how the program works.
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Nice1 thank you devid801. I've used Odin to flash ROMs on my sgs1 but the OTA update on sgs3 has me interested Suppose I could always flash via Odin the latest FW if OTA FW isn't the latest.
Thanks again mate.
we say that the telephone operators are slow to release updates, even compared to the parent, so if you do not want to wait using odin! read a guide before, and you always make a nandroid backup before making any operation. ..
devid801 said:
One of the reasons why it might come in handy to restore a previous update could be due to the fact that the new update will not be optimized for our phone and waiting for the release of a more stable version, use Odin may serve us to go back. A very recent example is the first update to Android 4.0.3 on Galaxy S2 where there were several people who wanted to go back to Gingerbread ... Of course, another reason could be that we want to load a firmware later, but that in our country has not yet been made available ... see Notes Galaxy and the German ROM which runs the network.
But Odin is not only original Samsung firmware to load, but also allows you to load ROM cooked in order to have more personalized and optimized.
Odin's software runs on Windows PCs, and lets you do the above, but now we see how the program works.
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Odin is beeing used in official service and repair centers to flash samsung firmware
As always two paths for ease of use one via Samsung Kies or OTA .
OTA will probably fail on rooted phone .
Join XDA flash stock firmware as and when you want .
My view is if you want to stay with Samsung /official path then do so but its the attempts to mix and match that lead to trouble .
jje
JJEgan said:
As always two paths for ease of use one via Samsung Kies or OTA .
OTA will probably fail on rooted phone .
Join XDA flash stock firmware as and when you want .
My view is if you want to stay with Samsung /official path then do so but its the attempts to mix and match that lead to trouble .
jje
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Thanks jje. I think i'll stay stock for now but see what update OTA offers me Saying that, XXLF2 fw does not seem bad so far.
Will look to find what the differences are between LF2 and LG8 fw.
Thanks for all the feedback.
coldhandz said:
Thanks jje. I think i'll stay stock for now but see what update OTA offers me Saying that, XXLF2 fw does not seem bad so far.
Will look to find what the differences are between LF2 and LG8 fw.
Thanks for all the feedback.
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I have recently flashed my Orange GS3 to XXLF2. I'm not getting any OTA updates post flashing and i know there is an update that gives you the option to auto aujust brightness on the drop down. Is this normal after flashing? Or has something gone a bit wrong?
Holder123 said:
I have recently flashed my Orange GS3 to XXLF2. I'm not getting any OTA updates post flashing and i know there is an update that gives you the option to auto aujust brightness on the drop down. Is this normal after flashing? Or has something gone a bit wrong?
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You no longer have Orange firmware .
You no longer have phone codes that match any upgrade .
Their is no upgrade for your phone model
Plus all the other usual answers .
Choice flash roms from XDA or return to Orange for an update .
jje

[Q] Installing JB 4.1.1 and Baseband Version + CSC

Hello guys!
I have Galaxy S3 I9300 GSMH.
It's unbranded, i made a research in the forum and it's supposed to be a factory unlocked phone. following the coment "But as such there is no restriction to use any ROM for any country if your device is unlocked(carrier restriction free)" by dr.ketan in http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1801022
My actual firmware installed is the UBBLG2. It's running ICS 4.0.4.
So, here is the thing, I need to know if I can stall any Official Firmware from Samsung with Jelly Bean 4.1.1.
1. What Official firmware should I install?
2. Should I change the CSC too? indicated in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1646610
3. Can I install the latest Firmware from the I9300UBBLG2 - ICS 4.0.4? Or do I need to update to another firmware version before going for the 4.1.1?
5. will this affect future update notifications by Samsung and Android?
Looking at these site and post we know the lastest firmware is I9300XXDLIB. Should I go with this one?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1646610
Will be this useful to root 4.1.1? http://getmovil.com/android/galaxy-s3-root/
Last thing. OR should I wait for the 4.1.1 release to this baseband version I9300UBBLG2 ?
Take care guys and thanks for all your help.
regency027 said:
Hello guys!
I have Galaxy S3 I9300 GSMH.
It's unbranded, i made a research in the forum and it's supposed to be a factory unlocked phone. following the coment "But as such there is no restriction to use any ROM for any country if your device is unlocked(carrier restriction free)" by dr.ketan in http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1801022
My actual firmware installed is the UBBLG2. It's running ICS 4.0.4.
So, here is the thing, I need to know if I can stall any Official Firmware from Samsung with Jelly Bean 4.1.1.
YES
1. What Official firmware should I install?
Only one JB official the Polish release .
2. Should I change the CSC too? indicated in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1646610
If you want to or have network problems .
3. Can I install the latest Firmware from the I9300UBBLG2 - ICS 4.0.4?
You can but why //
Or do I need to update to another firmware version before going for the 4.1.1?
No
5. will this affect future update notifications by Samsung and Android?
Yes no updates
Will be this useful to root 4.1.1? http://getmovil.com/android/galaxy-s3-root/
Use root from XDA only see the INDEX.
Last thing. OR should I wait for the 4.1.1 release to this baseband version I9300UBBLG2 ?
It will not be released its ICS .
jje
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Thanks for your reply JJEgan
so to make a complete picture we got.
1. I can install JB 4.1.1 Official Firmware Polish Release.
2. I don't have to change the CSC. That must remain untouched.
3. Why will this affect future updates if it is a Official Firmware used on a Factory unlocked I9300? so I won't ever get updates for bug fixes and improvements? How will I handle that?
And
4. JB is supposed to be released on the international Galaxy S3. Why do you say it's never coming to my baseband? being this a international factory unlocked.
5. I've seen too many people in the forum having issues installing JB in their Galaxy S3 like battery drain, Wi-Fi issues etc. That's why question #3. Will i have these issues too with no bug fix updates?
Thanks
regency027 said:
Thanks for your reply JJEgan
so to make a complete picture we got.
1. I can install JB 4.1.1 Official Firmware Polish Release.
YES
2. I don't have to change the CSC. That must remain untouched.
You dont have to no must remain untouched .
3. Why will this affect future updates if it is a Official Firmware used on a Factory unlocked I9300? so I won't ever get updates for bug fixes and improvements? How will I handle that?
Same way as you are now updating via XDA .
And
4. JB is supposed to be released on the international Galaxy S3.
It is being rolled out .
Why do you say it's never coming to my baseband?
Baseband is nothing to do with firmware .
5. I've seen too many people in the forum having issues installing JB in their Galaxy S3 like battery drain, Wi-Fi issues etc. That's why question #3. Will i have these issues too with no bug fix updates?
Your choice make your mind up wait for official update for your phone and as you don't understand the basics that may be best .
Or read and learn and flash stock rom from XDA ,
jje
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Thank again for your help, I don't want to bother you, but you make me feel confused.
First you told me that JB 4.1.1 "will not be released its ICS ."
But you do not clarify Why this official firmware from Samsung does affect future updates. I mean the Reason. WHY?
And then you do not answers my question and just told me "Your choice make your mind up wait for official update for your phone and as you don't understand the basics that may be best ." even when you said before "will not be released its ICS ."
If there is something else i should know please point me in the right direction, i just want to know and learn more to be sure before installing because it doesn't make sense installing JB if you wont ever get updates from Samsung or android for bug fixes and improvement updates.
Sorry if I'm bothering you, don't take it personal.
Repeat you need to read and learn .
Update path official via Kies or OTA OK .
No problem whenever the update is released for your phone you get it .
Alternative via XDA and flash stock rom on day of release no waiting or custom rom .
Example official JB you let us say six weeks wait .
XDA has stock JB released for Poland you can install that .
But you may then lose your official upgrade path as the codes no longer match as you do not have official firmware for your phone .
First you told me that JB 4.1.1 "will not be released its ICS >> no sorry you are confused .
Official Kies and OTA upgrades are not part of XDA .
BASICS SGS3 I9300 International Only .
ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535
INDEX ROMS ETC .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674286
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
WIKI.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_III/GT-I9300
hi,
i have the same phone the I9300gsmh and it died 3 month. and for 3 month now i try to get a repair...
do you know where the phone come? which country ? or how i can get a repair ??
thanks
bobzer said:
hi,
i have the same phone the I9300gsmh and it died 3 month. and for 3 month now i try to get a repair...
do you know where the phone come? which country ? or how i can get a repair ??
thanks
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Samsung service centre .
jje
samsung USA, canada and UK don't know my phone and can't tell me from where is my phone ...
i have to find by myself from where is the phone to call the correct service...
that's 3 month now i already sent the phone in uk they kept it for 2 1/2 month for nothing... I get it back without be repaired and i payed about 100$ of shipping fees (A/R) because it's not a pone from UE
help me please, if anyone can...
bobzer said:
samsung USA, canada and UK don't know my phone and can't tell me from where is my phone ...
i have to find by myself from where is the phone to call the correct service...
that's 3 month now i already sent the phone in uk they kept it for 2 1/2 month for nothing... I get it back without be repaired and i payed about 100$ of shipping fees (A/R) because it's not a pone from UE
help me please, if anyone can...
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[Q] Modified status after flashing stock using odin?

Hello,
I have a international galaxy s3, which after getting repaired by a local shop, they put in a 'KOR' version of the software. So I need to revert back to my official country's software because it wont let me upgrade past 4.0.4 because of different CSC . I downloaded the official software and will flash through odin.
I wanted to ask, if someone would kindly tell me, that if I flash the official samsung software 4.1.2 for my country onto my phone, the binary count increases yes, but will my status of my phone be modified or it will be official? Like will I be able to upgrade OTA or kies or I am stuck with Odin flashing?
I am on a non rooted 4.0.4 software with binary count 2 if that matters.
The attachment shows the error kies gives me. I know what to flash on my phone. I just need to know if my status will be modified or not because currently its not
Thank you!
you'll be able to update OTA as long as you're not rooted

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