Hey guys,
I am very new to android and this forum as well
I bought my sgs2 outright from Optus Telechoice, and recently i upgraded its firmware via Kies.
This is the firmware information shown in Kies whenever the phone is connected with usb:
PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS)
it says this is my current and the latest firmware.
*NEVER rooted my phone before, phone was shipped with KE7 if not mistaken.
Ok my question starts here, i've been reading forums for quite a while, and i notice that very few user have the same firmware as mine. i wonder why?
First of all, I heard that the official 2.3.4 firmware has been released via KIES, i really like to get the update but KIES said my current firmware is the latest.
I read this sentence from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
saying that:
These packages below are not official firmware packages, they are Frankenstein package created due to demand for Firmware with different CSC and modems. KIES will not recognise the firmware so you won't be able to update to new firmware using KIES unless you flash back to a firmware meant for your device first. Otherwise there will always be Odin to use for updates
and i found the exact same firmware version as shown in my KIES:
Optus OPSKG1 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/EPWZTIMS1F
which proves that my current version is a kind of so called
+++++++[Frankenstein Firmwares]+++++++, which may restrict me from receiving the latest firmware.
As mentioned from the above, 'KIES will not recognise the firmware so you won't be able to update to new firmware using KIES unless you flash back to a firmware meant for your device first.'
In this case, which firmware is meant for my device?!
* I really wanted to get rid of the Optus bloatware by flashing the stock firmware PLUS get the latest official update 2.3.4 rolled out by KIES.
Can anyone please teach me how and what to do? appreciate that and thanks in advance to any who reply me.
*i am an adroid newbie pls bear with me!
Images shown in my sgs2 and KIES:
PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS)
it says this is my current and the latest firmware.
CORRECT
First of all, I heard that the official 2.3.4 firmware has been released via KIES, i
NO
i notice that very few user have the same firmware as mine. i wonder why?
Because they have flashed a later version via ODIN of stock Samsung firmware that may be a leaked version .
which proves that my current version is a kind of so called
+++++++[Frankenstein Firmwares]+++++++,
No not if you updated via Kies you are not understanding the post .
In this case, which firmware is meant for my device?!
The one you have on it is the latest for your device as installed by Kies .
I really wanted to get rid of the Optus bloatware by flashing the stock firmware PLUS get the latest official update 2.3.4 rolled out by KIES.
One Samsung path and wait for 2.3.4 to be rolled out by your network via Kies .
Or two unofficial method of updating firmware using stock Samsung firmware flashed via Odin.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
Wip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
JJEgan said:
PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS)
it says this is my current and the latest firmware.
CORRECT
First of all, I heard that the official 2.3.4 firmware has been released via KIES, i
NO
i notice that very few user have the same firmware as mine. i wonder why?
Because they have flashed a later version via ODIN of stock Samsung firmware that may be a leaked version .
which proves that my current version is a kind of so called
+++++++[Frankenstein Firmwares]+++++++,
No not if you updated via Kies you are not understanding the post .
In this case, which firmware is meant for my device?!
The one you have on it is the latest for your device as installed by Kies .
I really wanted to get rid of the Optus bloatware by flashing the stock firmware PLUS get the latest official update 2.3.4 rolled out by KIES.
One Samsung path and wait for 2.3.4 to be rolled out by your network via Kies .
Or two unofficial method of updating firmware using stock Samsung firmware flashed via Odin.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
Wip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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Hi,
First of all thank you for the replies.
are you sure the official 2.3.4 hasn't come out via KIES?
I read some posts regarding the official release though.
Once again from my understanding, my kind of firmware (PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS)) is actually released by Optus via KIES, it is actually more like the OPTUS (and australian phone carrier) version of this firmware, thats why there are few users compared to the majority.
So what u mean is even though others (non-optus user) might get the update BUT i have to wait for OPTUS itself to roll out the update via KIES, right?
Okay lets not talk about official 2.3.4.
AND one more thing, i would really like to remove the Optus bloatware by flashing STOCK firmware via Odin, but i have no idea which STOCK firmware i have to choose from. i'm aware that there are a lot of stock firmwares available from the link provided above, but which is the appropriate as well as the latest STOCK firmware for my unit.
Since my current firmware is PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS), obviously it is a Optus-based firmware, so which STOCK firmware do i have to choose from? what is the 'stock version' for my current firmware as listed from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
i am really stuck here. Hope you understand my situation.
Thanks once again mate
JVDROID said:
Hi,
First of all thank you for the replies.
are you sure the official 2.3.4 hasn't come out via KIES?
I read some posts regarding the official release though.
Links please to these posts .
Might be a China release of 2.3.4
Once again from my understanding, my kind of firmware (PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS)) is actually released by Optus via KIES, it is actually more like the OPTUS (and australian phone carrier) version of this firmware, thats why there are few users compared to the majority.
So what u mean is even though others (non-optus user) might get the update BUT i have to wait for OPTUS itself to roll out the update via KIES, right?
But that is exactly the same for alll network branded or supplied phones .
O
AND one more thing, i would really like to remove the Optus bloatware by flashing STOCK firmware via Odin, but i have no idea which STOCK firmware i have to choose from. i'm aware that there are a lot of stock firmwares available from the link provided above, but which is the appropriate as well as the latest STOCK firmware for my unit.
Stock = Samsung release so pick what you want for your area .
Since my current firmware is PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS), obviously it is a Optus-based firmware, so which STOCK firmware do i have to choose from? what is the 'stock version' for my current firmware as listed from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Best match will be the Frankenstein version KG3 Android 2.3.4
as below from the same link .
XXKG3
Android 2.3.4
This package has: PDA:XXKG3| PHONE: XXKG3| CSC:XEUKD1
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/G3X5DJSUBK
Followed by CSC flash via Odin .
Optus OPSKG1 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/EPWZTIMS1F
End result
2.3.4 stock rom debranded with CSC for your area
jje
XXKG3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/7LEXO574OT
Password: [email protected]
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JJEgan said:
JVDROID said:
Hi,
First of all thank you for the replies.
are you sure the official 2.3.4 hasn't come out via KIES?
I read some posts regarding the official release though.
Links please to these posts .
Might be a China release of 2.3.4
Once again from my understanding, my kind of firmware (PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS)) is actually released by Optus via KIES, it is actually more like the OPTUS (and australian phone carrier) version of this firmware, thats why there are few users compared to the majority.
So what u mean is even though others (non-optus user) might get the update BUT i have to wait for OPTUS itself to roll out the update via KIES, right?
But that is exactly the same for alll network branded or supplied phones .
O
AND one more thing, i would really like to remove the Optus bloatware by flashing STOCK firmware via Odin, but i have no idea which STOCK firmware i have to choose from. i'm aware that there are a lot of stock firmwares available from the link provided above, but which is the appropriate as well as the latest STOCK firmware for my unit.
Stock = Samsung release so pick what you want for your area .
Since my current firmware is PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS), obviously it is a Optus-based firmware, so which STOCK firmware do i have to choose from? what is the 'stock version' for my current firmware as listed from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Best match will be the Frankenstein version KG3 Android 2.3.4
as below from the same link .
XXKG3
Android 2.3.4
This package has: PDA:XXKG3| PHONE: XXKG3| CSC:XEUKD1
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/G3X5DJSUBK
Followed by CSC flash via Odin .
Optus OPSKG1 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/EPWZTIMS1F
End result
2.3.4 stock rom debranded with CSC for your area
jje
XXKG3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/7LEXO574OT
Password: [email protected]
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Yes China have the 2.3.4 already, but in The Netherlands we must wait a week
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It seem that XEU hasn't had a updates in months and still on 2.3.4 KI4. Even Orange UK has updated to 2.3.5. why hasn't the unbranded version been updated?
Or is there something wrong with my Kies and I'm not seeing a update?
1. Download the version you want links are in this forum and install via odin.
2. Go Sammy homepage download the new version of Kies from there install, conncet fone via USB, New updates should be shown now..
2.3.4 is the latest XEU
Thanks for the reply
Hey,
I live in India recently i bought a Samsung galaxy s2 from Saudi (KSA) so when i connected it to kies it says this is the original update (2.3.4) available firmware but in India we are on 2.3.6 and the firmware states that it's a ksa model not an india model so do think it wise if i flash it with an indian update using odin.. You know like flashin an official update with an different region.
2. Should i have the USB Debuggin mode ON while i flash it with odin.. since i downloaded the kies will that be enough for odin to recognize my phone..
Oh and i also i checked out if its a g or a non g one.. Soo no worries of bricking my phone there Pheewww !!!!1
eyan2011 said:
Hey,
I live in India recently i bought a Samsung galaxy s2 from Saudi (KSA) so when i connected it to kies it says this is the original update (2.3.4) available firmware but in India we are on 2.3.6 and the firmware states that it's a ksa model not an india model so do think it wise if i flash it with an indian update using odin.. You know like flashin an official update with an different region.
Should be no problem
2. Should i have the USB Debuggin mode ON while i flash it with odin.. since i downloaded the kies will that be enough for odin to recognize my phone..
NO
jje
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eyan2011 said:
Hey,
I live in India recently i bought a Samsung galaxy s2 from Saudi (KSA) so when i connected it to kies it says this is the original update (2.3.4) available firmware but in India we are on 2.3.6 and the firmware states that it's a ksa model not an india model so do think it wise if i flash it with an indian update using odin.. You know like flashin an official update with an different region.
2. Should i have the USB Debuggin mode ON while i flash it with odin.. since i downloaded the kies will that be enough for odin to recognize my phone..
Oh and i also i checked out if its a g or a non g one.. Soo no worries of bricking my phone there Pheewww !!!!1
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Just in addition to JJE:
Have a look into intratech's Offical Firmware thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
There you can find a good description on how to flash a new stock ROM using Odin.
And you can find the latest, stable and non-wipe versions for nearly all ROMs.
Good luck !
Hi so I'm trying to get my galaxy s2 back on stock firmwares, I just changed to gingerbread XWKI4 but now it won't update via kies.
Does anyone know why that would happen? Or what the official unbranded UK version of ICS is?
1. wrong forum
2. select your csc and try again
Brad2607 said:
Hi so I'm trying to get my galaxy s2 back on stock firmwares, I just changed to gingerbread XWKI4 but now it won't update via kies.
Does anyone know why that would happen? Or what the official unbranded UK version of ICS is?
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If you know which stock firmware you want to go back to then you can just download the firmware from Intratech's thread and use odin to flash it. All the instructions and downloads can be found on this thread, read it carefully ..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
If you want to flash official unbranded UK ICS release then use Faryaab's Thread and flash the I9100XWLP7 ROM using Odin, the ROM can be downloaded from the 2nd post. Again follow the insturctions in the first post carefully.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
If you flash the unbranded UK ICS rom mentioned above and, as long as your phone is also unbranded, then Kies should detect your phone's firmware again. It stopped detecting it because you changed to a ROM that was not intended for your phone.
i cant seem to upgrade from kies, it stuck at 0% after 100% download.
im on KC1 baseband.
can i just flash any firmware from here
or do i have to get the KC1 only?
i want to upgrade to gingerbread and KC1 is only there for 2.2 froyo.
The firmware's baseband indicates the region and android version it was released for. So, the same baseband has the same android version.
You can flash any firmware you like with Odin as long as it's compatible with your phone. Its recommended to try and Flash a firmware with an updated android version.
Just go to Samfirmware (or Sammobile, don't remember) and locate your region an phone model. You can also use checkfus downloader.
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try upgrade via odin
more easily than via kies