Hi,
I've had my Samsung Galaxy SII (GT-i9100) since around 10th of May this year. It came with a firmware ending with *1, but the first thing I did was to upgrade it to XWKE2 via Kies on my PC. That was a good firmware. I had no problems with it ... The only annoying part was that the camera made shuttersounds all the time, even when the phone was silenced to vibrate only. That was fixed in XWKF3 which I'm running now. The MAJOR problem with XWKF3 is that the radio/modem is ****ed up beyond recognition.
On KE2 I had like H or H+ all the time, and if no H/H+ I had E. Nothing in between. Now I see 3G almost more than I see H/H+, even though I'm in the same areas as before. Also when my phone goes toggling between 3G and H or stays on 3G - I do not have Internet access. It's like a huge "no route to host" appears on 3G, or if the phone toggles and cannot agree on ONE thing.
So I would like to upgrade the radio only. Why? Well I've been trough a few of the original firmwares from samfirmware.com and here, Mostly XWKE2 (which made my phone loop on boot), XWKF3, XXKG6 and XWKG3 (I think). Main problem with XXKG6 was that it didn't have Norwegian (for Swype or keyboard at all, but UI was present in Norwegian). Others was either looping on boot or I was using them to upgrade back to the original firmware (now XWKF3 with radio XXKE7 and XXKF1 for CSC).
Two questions ... Can I use Odin (I've got 1.85 as the latest) to upgrade ONLY the "Modem"-part? From XXKE7 to XXKG6?
Is there a way to get Norwegian Swype on the XXKG6? Maybe "keep" an older NEE-based CSC? Because .. Swype is a part of CSC not PDA/Code, right?
Two questions ... Can I use Odin (I've got 1.85 as the latest) to upgrade ONLY the "Modem"-part? From XXKE7 to XXKG6?
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Yes, you can upgrade the modem separately.
Is there a way to get Norwegian Swype on the XXKG6? Maybe "keep" an older NEE-based CSC? Because .. Swype is a part of CSC not PDA/Code, right?
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swpye is not part of the csc, the language only is part of the csc.
Swype is app that can be updated or installed seperately and has links to the csc.
Untar the file using something like 7-zip.
Just use the modem.bin, and tar it back using 7-zip, flash with Odin under phone.
If not, you can download one of the Clockwork version, and replace the modem file, then rezip and upgrade with Clockwork Recovery.
Flash your Modem KG6 and Flash CSC KF1 for your area Modem in Phone and CSC in CSC via Odin . A CSC is only a bunch of text files with network details language etc .
jje
So summarized ... I can use Odin and _only_ tick "Modem" and pick the XXKG6-Modem, or do I need a CSC as well? I have today the Stock XWKF3, with radio XXKE7 and CSC KF1. The only ****ing thing bothering me with this stock rom, is that the radio went FUBAR after update (compared to how it behaved on XWKE2)
Cosmic Blue said:
swype is not part of the csc, the language only is part of the csc.
Swype is app that can be updated or installed seperately and has links to the csc.
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So ... With XXKG6 (to differ from XWKF3) I will not get Norwegian Swype, even if I custom with Odin to keep my KF1-CSC? I will have to wait for a XWK*-release of Android 2.3.4 to have my Swype with norwegian dictionaries?
you can flash the modem only.
csc is used in relation to your swype question.
Will do a flash of my radio later tonight after work then. I really hope it goes more stable again. Samsungs Customer Service is crap ... "Have you tried to reset your phone?" - "Yeah, your radio software still sucks!" ... "Well sir, try to fabric reset your phone" - "Say that again, and I will strangle you!!" ...
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Hi,
I have lighting rom 6.1 installed XXKH3 (what this means?? XXKH3??), I have a Samsung Galaxy from Portugal and my 3g / data only works when I do a factory reset and in next boot it goes away. Even if i try to create an APN it crashes when i select New APN. I tried to change the CSC to TPH (portugal) with the *#272*......, also installed a MultiCSC OXXKE2 because the lighting rom didn't bring TPH, and also copy the CSC portuguese files with a .zip in recovery. First time after selecting TPH in *#272 everything works good, but next reboot stop working again. I checked with *#272 that TPH is selected and i don't understant what is happening. Please help because i can't use internet.
Thanks,
Raven
Try a different modems and find out what works the best for you. That would be my best bet.
Most roms included a modem and it is possible that the modem you use is not the best for your location. I don't why chefs always include a modem in the package, because the modem version that works best for you, will probably not work as good for me.
In this case, the latest modem does not need to be the best.
Hi. I have the Canadian SGS2 from Virgin Mobile.
I want to update the firmware on the phone but Im unsure as to which one to use. Right now the latest firmware for this specific phone is UGKG2. My model number is GT-19100M. Im just wondering which firmware would be the best to update to. Ive been having a few issues with my phone and apparently updating the firmware is suppose to fix it (like the Wifi sharing garbage that starts every time you tun wifi on, but doesnt go away when you turn it off)
Anyway - which firmware would be best to update to, or if it would be best to just update to the latest which I think is XKH2.
Help is appreciated. Thanks!
Yeah sounds like you are on an older firmware which a lot of us battled back in May with the wifi-sharing battery drain. You'd be safe flashing any ROM really. Not sure if you prefer stock firmware only or not as some of the custom roms are great. I'd suggest KH3 as many bugs have been fixed that are evident still in your ROM. But you may want to check to see if anyone has a backup of your current rom in case you need to take it in for warranty. I have an i9000 but friends who are using i9000m Bell model are able to flash any i9000 rom without issue as there really is no difference from what I know. If you do flash, keep in mind that your boot logo will say i9000 and not i9000M, which is why you may want to look into backing up your current rom (by rooting and flashing a custom kernel to make a backup) just in case you need to flash back for warranty repair.
I use Batista Rom and really like it but I always tend to prefer custom roms. I think you'd be better on any newer rom, stock or custom to get rid of the bugs you got in that firmware you're on
so to be clear - I can download KH3 and use Odin to flash without issue, Even though Im on the stock I9100m Virgin Phone? And KH3 is a single TAR file that needs to be placed under PDA correct? I basically just want my phone to be the exact same as it is now except with the firmware updated.
Will anything be different or will it all seem the same as if I were to do a factory reset right now?
Also where KH3 is 2.3.4 and my phone is currently 2.3.3 - this wont lead to issues when using Odin?
Thanks for the replies.
Ryne said:
so to be clear - I can download KH3 and use Odin to flash without issue, Even though Im on the stock I9100m Virgin Phone? And KH3 is a single TAR file that needs to be placed under PDA correct? I basically just want my phone to be the exact same as it is now except with the firmware updated.
Will anything be different or will it all seem the same as if I were to do a factory reset right now?
Also where KH3 is 2.3.4 and my phone is currently 2.3.3 - this wont lead to issues when using Odin?
Thanks for the replies.
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Yes you can flash KH3 using Odin under the PDA section. Depending on where you downloaded the KH3 firmware it probably wont wipe your phone so I normally do a factory reset after just to make sure it's a clean install. Make sure you back up anything you don't want to loose. Also take note that the KH3 package includes files that will change your boot up image from I9100M to I9100. If you want to keep things as close to stock as possible you can remove these files from the package since you don't really need it: boot.bin/sbl.bin/param.lfs. All you need to do is use winzip or 7zip, double click on the .tar file and delete.
Haha. Thanks for the replies.
I'm happy to say that everything went without a hitch - and all of my problems have been solved. One funny thing, was the camera shutter sound - which from what I read is suppose to be hardware related - was actually fixed as well - no more sound when opening the camera app.
Battery Improved
Wifi Sharing bug = gone
Shutter Sound = gone
Random restarts while listening to music = gone
And I got list view
Thanks guys!
im in the same boat. i just got a galaxy s2 a couple days ago. I just want to flash my phone to 2.3.4. Which firmware do i download? Where did you find KH3? thanks
Hello!
1)
I have actualy flashed KF3. When battery goes down to 19% its not possible to take a Photo. Every time i start the Application there is a promt with low Battary warning. What the fu** ? I want to make a picture when i want, and not when andoird allows me to take a picture! If i turn off the automatic power managemend, its the same.
So any ideas to avoid that?
2)
I have flashed KF3 XEU firmware and want to update to the actual XWKI4 DBT (its original a DBT device). So, after flashing with odin, whats with my settings and home screens etc.? Have i reconfigure everything?
If everything is los, how can i make a backup of all my settings?
1) That's normal, you need as hacked camera.apk. Look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104051
2) All the ROMs posted are non-wipe, unless when stated, so you won't lose your data.
Perfect thank you!
Hi, my current fw is uhkg4. Can I flash to ki3? Are there some restriction?
No but KI3 is not official and bootloader no longer lets us clear custom rom counter with usb jig .
jje
So, i flashed my XEU KF3 with DBT XWKI4 but, after flashing my CSC is still set to XEU.
How can i Change my CSC to DBT?
*#272*Device IMEI# doesnt offer my DBT for installing.
I think a factory reset will do fine ore?
Any ideas how i can backup and recover my settings after factory reset?
Second problem:
After flashing mini paper widget doesnt work
Cant write anything in the widget.
I flashed a stock 2.3.5 rom, using odin after I almost bricked my phone. Upon starting up my phone I immediately got the error that I could only make emergency calls. The strangest part of this is that my service state flicks on and off between in service and out of service, and my roaming switches randomly between not roaming and roaming. My provider is Telus and I have a sim card, and I'm pretty sure it works, I bought my phone from Telus.
My phone is able to connect to Kies.
Upon dialing *#1234# I get
PDA : S5830XWKS9
PHONE : S5830XWKS2
CSC : S5830XEOKP2
This CSC is for Poland, the rom I flashed was set to Poland for some reason, is this an issue? I live in Alberta, Canada, so my CSC code should not be set to this. I found a Telus CSC on this page in post #10, so I might try flashing that rom to see if that resolves my problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390798
I also noticed that the PDA and PHONE last few letters are different(WKS9/WKS2) is this also an issue?
Additional information
Baseband version : S5830XWKS2
Kernel Version : 2.6.35.7-perf-CL654989
[email protected] #1
Build Number : GINGERBREAD.XWKS9
You can see more examples of different numbers when you look at this info, the Baseband version is WKS2 and the Build number is WKS9.
Should I phone up Telus to make sure I'm not being charged roaming fees while I am most certainly in their coverage area? And would it be possible that my imei number is blocked for some reason(The one on the battery is the same as the one in about phone and also the same as the one when you dial *#06#).
Although my phone does work sporadically I really want it to work 24/7 for a number of reasons including safety.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated, feel free to ask me for additional info, I'll do my best to get it.
Edit: My brother has a relatively new Galaxy Ace, also from Telus, exact same settings and everything I want, would it be possible to get CWM recovery on his phone and copy all the settings to my phone and restore my phone to his settings, bypassing having to screw around with all the settings on my phone?
The person in Post #8 on the site below said doing this worked for him(Although I don't understand why he replaced CWM with Ultrajack)
http://androidforums.com/huawei-m835/405469-apn-question.html
Ive also heard that you can remove your sim card and your sd card from your phone, connect it to odin and flash something to restore your phone to defaults, would there be any way to do this?
Edit: I solved this problem by finally finding the stock firmware for Telus here..
http://hotfile.com/dl/137128537/a629597/GT-S5830D_TLS_S5830DTLKI4_S5830DTLSKI4_S5830DTLKI4.rar.html
worked great, just flashed it in Odin, started up my phone and all the baseband, CSC, everything was the correct format(TLKI4), I think this works for Koodo as well, so if anyone has been facing some issues with their stock rom, just flash this one and any errors should be cleared up.
Please try flashing a full package Froyo
Herpderp Defy.
Did you flash a new baseband? On a possibly related note... I have the DTLKI baseband, and it comes on Koodo phones. Koodo is a Canadian subsidiary of Telus. I had flashed a new baseband on and had the same problem as you, it wouldn't pick up my network provider and luckily someone on here had uploaded the baseband I needed to pick up Koodo again. Maybe you're having the same issue? Try going to wireless & networks/mobile networks/ and then network operators. Check if you can find Telus. (if this is irrelevant, I apologize)
Yeah my brother phone has DTLKI baseband as well, do you have any links to that specific baseband? I can find Telus(and also Rogers for some reason), but using the right baseband couldn't hurt.
If I did flash a full package Froyo, could I connect it to Samsung Kies to update it to 2.3.4/2.3.5? I've also read on a lot of sites that Koodo/Telus Galaxy Aces have difficulties if the baseband isnt TLKI4 so if you know of any full package froyos that use that baseband version I would greatly appreciate it.
Well, you'll want to flash the modem with odin. and the modem only. I don't know if it's compatible with froyo though as I've only used GB myself. I'll email it to you. I received it from Kevinlekiller a long time ago. The filesharing site is now removed now though! It's worth a try if you don't have a limb to go on though I guess.
Gonna try it
How did you find that firmware? I looked all over the place for it and finally found your thread!
Gonna try it tonight, my CM makes my gps crash. No fix whatsoever. Hopefully this will restore it.
Worked!
Yay!
by the by, did you happen to lose GPS functionnality while flashing custom roms?
Forget that last question
Flashing back the stock firmware corrected all issues I had and now, all other firmwares are working A-OK.
Currently on ice cream sunday.
Hello, I hope everyone is well and good. I apologize for the long post but I figured if I explained my problem in detail it would be better.
I have a samsung galaxy s3 i9300. My phone is rooted. There is a specific problem which I have been facing for months now and I have done A LOT of research on it but still cant understand it/fix it.
Basically, the problem I am facing is whenever I flash a ROM which changes my modem/baseband (such as Omega/Ultima), I lose connectivity to my carrier. (I live in Pakistan ).
I have tried the following when that happens(All during my Omega flash):
1)Check if my IMEI is intact. It is. (I have EFS backups too)
2)Check if my serial # is different. It is still the same (No need for Ariza Patch)
3)Check if my SIM works. It does on different phones.
4)Check my APN settings. They were fine. I even manually changed them to match the carriers
5)Change my CSC settings (using the playstore app). Still doesnt work.
6)Check different modems from the appropiate thread (I have tried Europe Unbranded, Middle East, Egypt and many others)
7)Restored nandroid backup of original stock 4.1.2 Sammy ROM, still not connectivity.
8)Flashed using ODIN, the stock 4.1.2 ROM for my country (Using SAM mobile)
And every time that happens, I have to send in my device to my local repair shop which takes about 4 days for me to get my device back. I am currently on Paranoid Android 3.57 but the camera connectivity problem makes me want to pull my hair out. I would like to go to OMEGA.
So before I go back to Omega and try again, I think I have figured it out but needed someones opinion on it. I understand I should test is myself first but I really need my phone for the next month for personal purposes so need a green light of sorts . I personally think since everything else is fine, maybe there is an issue and incompatibility with the RIL and the BASEBAND. According to GetRIL app from the playstore, my RIL and Baseband do not match.
RIL: I9300XXDLIB
Baseband: I9300XXELLA
Recommended: I9300XXDLIB.
Can this be the cause of me losing reception to my carrier? (This screenshot was taken on Paranoid Android)
Heres some useful info on what makes my phone work on stock:
AP: I9300XXEMA2
CP: I9300XXELLA
CSC: I9300OJVEMA1
Attached are also pictures of my settings. Thank you in advance. Please help me out someone
EDIT: The two stock screenshots I have attached below are when my s3 works perfectly fine. And the last Paranoid Android screenshot shows that as long as I dont change modems/basebands, my phone still works.
The RIL comes with the ROM and often don't match if you change the modem. I really doubt this is the problem.
You should never need to touch the RIL, but definitely never touch it on an AOSP rom.
Only use getRIL on samsung ROMs
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rootSU said:
The RIL comes with the ROM and often don't match if you change the modem. I really doubt this is the problem.
You should never need to touch the RIL, but definitely never touch it on an AOSP rom.
Only use getRIL on samsung ROMs
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So I can use the GetRIL app on Omega since its a samsung based ROM?
Any idea what could be the problem?
Yeah definitely can use on omega.
Really not sure what the problem is. Maybe efs gets a bit corrupt? Try using philz recovery and backup efs before flash?
Make sure you format system before flashing.
If you have a baseband that works best, keep it at hand to flash.
If aroma installer allows you not to flash modem, choose not to.
Also perhaps try aosp camera mod by theunknown in themes and apps for s3. Maybe you don't need to.leave PA....
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Hello, I hope everyone is well and good. I apologize for the long post but I figured if I explained my problem in detail it would be better.
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I believe I have seen a very similar problem on a number of phones - your EFS database is "strange" (it was unlocked with some very old version of unlocker) and it needs a very special version of patched modem to work - check the ariza thread - and install the ariza patch even if apparently it is not needed!
I do format system and do a full wipe before installing ROMs.
Okay I will try the ariza patch. Just waiting to get a microsim adapter so I'm not left without a phone .
Last question. Is there a way to backup my current modem(through an app like titanium backup or otherwise) or manually insert my current modem into omegas or any other ROM? Or I force my phone to keep my modem between ROM flashing?
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The best way is to remove the modem bin file from the rom zip and the lines in the install script file (generally the script is commented so easy to find) so your modem will be unchanged.
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The best way is to remove the modem bin file from the rom zip and the lines in the install script file (generally the script is commented so easy to find) so your modem will be unchanged.
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Can you please explain it a little bit? Basically after searching online, all i understood was I open up Omega's zip using a program like 7zip, navigate through and replace the bin file with my stock one?
But I dont have my stock modem in zip format. Its in the form of a nandroid..
No just remove it. There is no need to have a modem file to flash a ROM. Then go in the script installation file and remove the lines that flash modem to avoid errors during flash process. Or just remove the lines without removing the modem file it won't be flashed.
The script is in Meta-inf>com>Google>android. Generally there are comments so the lines to remove are easy to find modem is generally flashed at the end of the script.
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No just remove it. There is no need to have a modem file to flash a ROM. Then go in the script installation file and remove the lines that flash modem to avoid errors during flash process. Or just remove the lines without removing the modem file it won't be flashed.
The script is in Meta-inf>com>Google>android. Generally there are comments so the lines to remove are easy to find modem is generally flashed at the end of the script.
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Okay so i just realized one thing. When i installed omega right now, and tried to change the csc using the app to my country, it reset my phone like it was supposed to, but did not change the csc. What does that mean? I dialed *#1234# and the csc remained the same. This is my original stock settings:
AP: I9300XXEMA2
CP: I9300XXELLA
CSC: I9300OJVEMA1
The current settings are:
AP: I9300XXEMF1
CP: I9300BVEMF1
CSC: I9300ONEEMF1
I used the csc changer app from the playstore. The changing the csc using the manual *#272*IMEI# does not work for some reason.
omgbuffguy said:
Okay so i just realized one thing. When i installed omega right now, and tried to change the csc using the app to my country, it reset my phone like it was supposed to, but did not change the csc. What does that mean? I dialed *#1234# and the csc remained the same. This is my original stock settings:
AP: I9300XXEMA2
CP: I9300XXELLA
CSC: I9300OJVEMA1
The current settings are:
AP: I9300XXEMF1
CP: I9300BVEMF1
CSC: I9300ONEEMF1
I used the csc changer app from the playstore. The changing the csc using the manual *#272*IMEI# does not work for some reason.
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Maybe it's an Omega problem. have you asked in the Omega thread?