Alright so here's my question. Are updates region specific, even if it's unbranded and unlocked?
I'm currently running on PDA XWKE2 and Phone XWKE1 and whenever I try to update via the phone it says no update available and when I try Kies it says my phone isn't compatible.....
Also I can't root cuz I currently only have a Mac so I can't use Odin.
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Well yes, the update is region specific, definitely, doesn't matter if it's unlocked/unbranded. Where are you located?
China already got there official 2.3.4 update, while the whole world is still waiting.
Regards.
I'm in Qatar, Middle East.
Man I bought it thinking I'd get updates fast, just hope I don't have to wait much.
Anyhow thanks for the reply.
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Hello, I just got my phone and it's AWESOME. hehe. But I went into the menu and I can't seem to figure out what build this is:
It's KE1, right? I plugged it into Kies and it says that it's the most up to date version. How is that possible? Everyone here has KE2 and KE7. I don't want to root it or anything like that, though. I just got it an hour ago hehe.
Any ideas?
I'm on Vodafone Spain.
zkyevolved said:
Hello, I just got my phone and it's AWESOME. hehe. But I went into the menu and I can't seem to figure out what build this is:
It's KE1, right? I plugged it into Kies and it says that it's the most up to date version. How is that possible? Everyone here has KE2 and KE7. I don't want to root it or anything like that, though. I just got it an hour ago hehe.
Any ideas?
I'm on Vodafone Spain.
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KE1 must be the latest version for your region. Your network probably hasn't release a update if your phone is branded.
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KE1 must be the latest version for your region. Your network probably hasn't release a update if your phone is branded.
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It is branded. But that's strange that the phone was JUST released, I have the first batch of them, and it doesn't even have the latest version of the OS. Some people are claiming their phones are coming with KE7, I'm sure it's a regional thing. But that's a big jump from KE1 to KE7.
Could anyone from Vodafone UK tell me what your updated version of the OS is? In theory, it should be the same as yours!
Yes my phone came with KE7. It was the May 26th shipping UK batch.
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Yes my phone came with KE7. It was the May 26th shipping UK batch.
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Damn. Well I guess I have to wait.
Or do I? Is there a way to update within vodafone branded phone?
Or where can I download this exact firmware? I wouldn't mind flashing it with this version again!
Thanks in advance again.
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zkyevolved said:
Damn. Well I guess I have to wait.
Or do I? Is there a way to update within vodafone branded phone?
Or where can I download this exact firmware? I wouldn't mind flashing it with this version again!
Thanks in advance again.
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Just debrand and u'll get all the latest updates
Yeah but I don't want to void my warranty. Its far too soon to void it. Haha. I know there is a way to make it look like it was never voided but still. I don't want to root just yet.
Thanks anyways.
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If I flash the rom, will I be able to receive them as I cannot with the KGs?
Cm7 will not work with kies
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Konstantinos said:
If I flash the rom, will I be able to receive them as I cannot with the KGs?
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You can obviously download and flash KF3 via Odin and get official updates via Kies. 'KG' is still not official, that's why you ain't getting the update option in Kies.
Regards.
I didn't know KG was not official. =) Because Vodafone has KG5. Anyway, you, sir, are a lifesaver!!!! ^____^
One more question: if KG gets official, then can we get updates through KIES?
Please don't call me sir mate, I am not comfortable with that term.
And yes 'KG' is NOT official other than China, you are in Greece if I am not wrong. And yes, when KG will be official, very soon I believe, you will be able to get the update from Kies as soon as your country gets it. KG will be released and rolled out gradually, so there will be time difference between you and me to get it
And just keep in mind, if you wanna get official updates from Kies then you have to stay on Stock/Official ROM, Kies won't detect any update on a Custom/Leaked ROM.
Regards.
ithehappy said:
Please don't call me sir mate, I am not comfortable with that term.
And yes 'KG' is NOT official other than China, you are in Greece if I am not wrong. And yes, when KG will be official, very soon I believe, you will be able to get the update from Kies as soon as your country gets it. KG will be released and rolled out gradually, so there will be time difference between you and me to get it
And just keep in mind, if you wanna get official updates from Kies then you have to stay on Stock/Official ROM, Kies won't detect any update on a Custom/Leaked ROM.
Regards.
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KG is official, but the official one is still 2.3.3. I'm running official KG2 Vodafone branded updated through Kies China has an official 2.3.4. which is KG5 if i'm not wrong.
Yes, I obviously meant KG which is 2.3.4.
Each time I connect to kies, it states my sgs2 is up to date, 2.3.3, but I read everywhere on here that your all using 2.3.4, am I doing something wrong
They all are using a version of leaked 2.3.4, which has this and that problem here and there. If you can't wait join them by flashing any 2.3.4 firmware via Odin or if you are in my club then wait for the official release which could be coming any time.
Regards.
You can wait i have tried 2.3.4 only gtalk with video. nothing speacial!
Oh ok, will wait, thanks for the info
vickarul said:
You can wait i have tried 2.3.4 only gtalk with video. nothing speacial!
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How did you get GTalk with video, I just flashed KH3 and my GTalk is still 1.3, no update in the arket and no video support. WTF?
How can I know if there is official europe region 2.3.4. android version for SGS2 or not?
Many of android sites states they have official versions which can be downloaded and installed using odin. Are these available 2.3.4. versions leaked or there are already available for some countries official 2.3.4.? Like me I live in Latvia and there is not available firmware upgrade via kies. but maybe for such large countries like Germany maybe there already is official 2.3.4. And that version then is installed using odin. Am I right or not? Please clarify.
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How can I know if there is official europe region 2.3.4. android version for SGS2 or not?
Many of android sites states they have official versions which can be downloaded and installed using odin. Are these available 2.3.4. versions leaked or there are already available for some countries official 2.3.4.? Like me I live in Latvia and there is not available firmware upgrade via kies. but maybe for such large countries like Germany maybe there already is official 2.3.4. And that version then is installed using odin. Am I right or not? Please clarify.
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No 2.3.4 here :/
greens7777 said:
How can I know if there is official europe region 2.3.4. android version for SGS2 or not?
Many of android sites states they have official versions which can be downloaded and installed using odin. Are these available 2.3.4. versions leaked or there are already available for some countries official 2.3.4.? Like me I live in Latvia and there is not available firmware upgrade via kies. but maybe for such large countries like Germany maybe there already is official 2.3.4. And that version then is installed using odin. Am I right or not? Please clarify.
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No you are not right .
Official Leaked Samsung firmware is 2.3.4 .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
KIES updates as and when its receives an update from the phone provider .
Nothing to do with the size of the country Latvia should come under Europe firmware release . Its more dependent upon the phone provider .
jje
Guys are you able to do OTA updates without a PC at all?
Maybe why Europe is last to get v2.3.4 , Samsung is busy changing the gallery app.
Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 Android Gingerbread 2.3.4 update is Rolling out NOW (Daily Updated) | Josephws'sBlog | YouMobile
Some areas have gotten KG5 or KG7 2.3.4 roms (both very much like KG6), but not globally, I would bet a lot of it is carriers taking there sweet time.
JJEgan said:
No you are not right .
Official Leaked Samsung firmware is 2.3.4 .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
KIES updates as and when its receives an update from the phone provider .
Nothing to do with the size of the country Latvia should come under Europe firmware release . Its more dependent upon the phone provider .
jje
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The phone provider you mean operator? What is their role in the firmware updates?
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greens7777 said:
The phone provider you mean operator? What is their role in the firmware updates?
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Yes, and they have to approve the updates to be pushed out via kies.
I got an official update to 2.3.4 from kies, yet i dont have Video Support in Talk... anyone having this problem?
Hi, i got the 2.3.4 update from kies about two weeks ago but i was wondering if anyone has seen any difference since i dont see any, its suppose that my talk should have
Video support yet i dont have i did get a new market but not with the firmware update
Anyone has had the same experience
I found the battery life much improved on 2.3.4. Worth getting an unofficial update in my opinion - kies is hopeless.
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Hi,
Kies announced me today (08.01.2012) that it has downloaded a new firmware for my I9100. I'm on Vodafone Romania.
But because I have a custom ROM on my phone, I'm wasn't able to see what version it's about.
Did anyone from Romania received the same announce?
What version it is? Could it be ICS 4?
Regards,
Stefan
Unfortunately I am on Orange but most likely is 2.3.6 or .5. If it was ICS, it would have already been leaked on the Internet.
latest for vodafone romania is KJ3 which is 2.3.5 .. checkfus downloader says it all
Thank you guys.
I just thought that it could be ICS.
Regards,
Stefan
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myshu said:
latest for vodafone romania is KJ3 which is 2.3.5 .. checkfus downloader says it all
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Thank you!
I've checked and you're right:
Last modified: 2011-10-24
Latest firmware: I9100BUKJ3/I9100CNXKI2/I9100BUKI1/I9100BUKJ3
File name: GT-I9100_CNX_1_20111024142942.zip.enc2
Version: Android 2.3.5
But what's very strange is why Kies informed me now about this new firmware, considering that I have it installed on my laptop since I bought my phone (in may 2011)... Before this announce I didn't connect my phone to the laptop through KIES. And more, having a custom rom on my phone KIES cannot search for updates.
Isn't this strange?
Regards,
Stefan
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@Intratech - Bwahaaaaahahahahahahahaha
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???
You really have to laugh? What for? Is just a cat...
I though that people are helping here.
If you want to laugh, why don't you watch a comedy and leave us alone here?
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Please close this thread. It's all clear now.
Hello
My cousin had a SII and he always ask me about the ICS update. It is not available OTA. Did Samsung had any road map for ICS? My region in Middle East. Anybody know when ICS is coming to Middle East?
Saeen said:
Hello
My cousin had a SII and he always ask me about the ICS update. It is not available OTA. Did Samsung had any road map for ICS? My region in Middle East. Anybody know when ICS is coming to Middle East?
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I think it was already released. I believe you have to use the Samsung kies software on a PC to update the phone.
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My cousin checked with kies and this is what it showed. Is this ICS?
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Means no ICS yet released for that phone by the phone provider .
jje
THTS THE LAST UPDATE EVEN I GOT ,YET ICS HAS TO COME
Yes, I checked firmware at SamMobile. They didn't wrote the version of firmware but firmware codes match. I guess it GB 2.3.5. Anyways thanks all. and if anybody know the timeline for ICS in different regions, please share.
Saeen said:
My cousin checked with kies and this is what it showed. Is this ICS?
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No this is the one latest available in the middle east....2.3.5 JPKJ2 Not ICS....
Yep, Middle east latest firmware is still Gingerbread JPKJ2 (2.3.5).
Just wait and watch. Hope it won't take much time.
you can ask ur cousin to try custom ics rom roms available here on xda. they are stable and fast. only if he has his phone rooted. rooted phone has its own benefits.. nice tweaks and customization.
just use odin and flash away............. odin with official Firmware of different region is as official as its on KIES for that region
i live in saudi arabia can i use other region firmware.. as mentioned at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487&page=445 the newest firmware is for netherland..
skinich said:
i live in saudi arabia can i use other region firmware.. as mentioned at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487&page=445 the newest firmware is for netherland..
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As long as you have an i9100, and not an i9100G, sure. You can use an i9100 firmware from whatever region you want. But once you do, just be aware that you will probably no longer be able to get updates through Kies.
For example, I'm in the US, but my phone originally came from the UK, and it's now currently running a firmware from Poland.
ctomgee said:
As long as you have an i9100, and not an i9100G, sure. You can use an i9100 firmware from whatever region you want. But once you do, just be aware that you will probably no longer be able to get updates through Kies.
For example, I'm in the US, but my phone originally came from the UK, and it's now currently running a firmware from Poland.
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thanks pal.. i think i dont need updates from kies coz i'm stick with xda and always get updates from it
I can do it but my cousin is not similar with this all. He only goes simple way
lol i have a cousin like that but he didnt even want to use kies, for him what comes with the phone is what should be used. so 2.3.3 it is
He's using 2.3.3 also. There is latest gb available via kies butstill not updating.
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Anyone know where I can get Middle Eastern ICS rom to test on my phone?
ermacwins said:
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Anyone know where I can get Middle Eastern ICS rom to test on my phone?
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For which country?
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Using http://www.samfirmware.com u should set the carrier to middle east -ojb .. Or just find ur country ( the country u bought the phone from )
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