How do i update the complete mobile software to 2.3.4 in INDIA? Not only the firmware, im talking about the complete mobile software update. Is there anything called as complete mobile software update?
Did anyone in INDIA tried with the "Software update" option that is in mobile?
Settings-about-software update-check for updates ??
When i try it in my mobile it says connecting to server and after a while it says connection failed and exits...
A Firmware update is a Full software update. India don't have the 2.3.4 released officially yet like many countries. If you want 2.3.4 now the only option is to download and flash an unofficial leaked ROM via Odin.
OTA updates don't work on Indian devices, so that error message is normal.
Regards.
Thanks for the reply, If we flash the unofficial firmware will that work well? I mean is there any difference between the firmwares that are released in India and in other countries? Can you please provide me the thread details which have the info to update to 2.3.4 and the steps to do it....Also is there anything new in 2.3.4?
I never used any leaked firmware and won't use one, so can't tell you any difference if there is any, but there are plenty of our members are using it and they haven't stated any proboem.
You can find all firmwares from here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Regards.
I guess these are just kernle updates, Have you checked the samfirmware.com which has the complete update for S2, it has PIT, PDA, PHONE, CSC files.
Any idea what these files are?
Got some idea after seeing the thread posted by you. But does the other country update files work on the phones that are purchased in INDIA?
Every firmware can be flashed on any device. Samfirmware and that thread I provided is same, only Samfirmware has fewer ROM's.
Kernel and Firmware are two different things.
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I have downloaded the Kernel_GTI9100XXKH3 and updated to my mobile using the ODIN, but when i say *#1234#, it still shows the same old version
PDA: I9100XWF3
PHONE: I9100DDKE4
CSC: I9100DDKF3
And in settings-about
Kernel Version: [email protected] - 15 #2
so i guess only the kernel version is changed but the firmware is at same level
Peddi09 said:
I have downloaded the Kernel_GTI9100XXKH3 and updated to my mobile using the ODIN, but when i say *#1234#, it still shows the same old version
PDA: I9100XWF3
PHONE: I9100DDKE4
CSC: I9100DDKF3
And in settings-about
Kernel Version: [email protected] - 15 #2
so i guess only the kernel version is changed but the firmware is at same level
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Hey bro ..
Can u tell me that after upgrading to the leaked 2.3.4 , is the UI same .?
i.e the samsung interface , homescreen etc .??
Also , can u please tell me that when the brightness is maxed out ( 100%) , is the screen too bright .??
Like mine is okay at 100% but not too bright , so i was thinkin if there is an issue with my device .
Reply asap ....
Its very rasy to upgrade... Just follow the steps.. Odin 1.85 add the KH3 tar file to the pda link(not the rar file of 200 mb but around 500 it dhould be), put phone in download mode (vol down, home and then also hold power button, vol up to confirm) connect, make sure repartition is NOT checked in Odin, then Flash!
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Ui is same...nothing has changed....
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I have just updated the kernel...not the phone and csc...so no major changes...i want to update to 2.3.4
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Intratech said:
XWKE2
Firmware info
PDA:XWKE2
PHONE: XXKDJ
Build date: 06/05/2011
Generic XEU (UK): http://www.multiupload.com/1EFM4RBMGZ
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I know there are a number of "Debranding" threads but I really don't want to brick my SGS2. I've not quite had my SGS2 for a week but am guessing I have an old firmware which is Vodafone branded, I want to debrand my SGS2 so I can get more recent updates but this is all new to me. I'm not new to Android as I had a Rooted and BL unlocked SE X10i but it's the differences in firmware etc of the SGS2 which confuses me.
This is my "About phone" info:
Model number
GT-I9100
Android version
2.3.3
Baseband version
I9100BUKG1
Kernel version
[email protected] #2
Build number
GINGERBREAD.BUKG2
Am I right in saying this is older firmware and if I flash it with Odin it will debrand my SGS2 and will I be able to get further updates either via OTA or Kies, is the above quoted firmware correct or should I use another??
Thanks for any help, Jason.
Anybody, please??
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Root the phone using CF Root and then flash one of the many custom ROMS available, i recommend 'CheckROM Revolution'.
Thanks for the reply fella, I might try a custom ROM at a later date as it's all I used in my Xperia X10i but for now I want to keep my SGS2 stock.
I have flashed a stock ROM.
PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100XXKI4
CSC: I9100XEUKH2
Now when I connect to Kies it says "Unable to update this version" and under CSC it says I9100XEUKH2(VOD) which I'm assuming means vodafone?
I even flashed a generic XEUKH2 CSC package hoping it would remove the VOD and Kies would be able to update my phone, still the same though.
Any advice please??
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So after more reading I think I've found the issue, it's my SGS2's product code? (I9100LKAVOD)
Pretty sure I know the answer to this but is there any way to change the product code??
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JayJ-1974 said:
So after more reading I think I've found the issue, it's my SGS2's product code? (I9100LKAVOD)
Pretty sure I know the answer to this but is there any way to change the product code??
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To change csc type *#272*IMEI# and it should allow you choose csc, please note this will wipe your phone, not 100% sure but I think it wipes your storage aswell so please check and back everything up
Thanks but will this remove the VOD product code so I can update via Kies??
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Solved it, once the ROM had been flashed with Odin you need to do a factory reset via recovery!
I'm now running XEU CSC and Kies recognises my phone and now does not say "cannot be updated".
WARNING- A FACTORY RESET WILL WIPE ALL USER DATA, BACK UP OR DO A NANDROID BACK UP. I did an advanced data restore via CWM, worked like a charm.
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Don't know why you unbranded, vodafone has the latest updated before unbranded phones, xeu is still waiting for 2.3.5
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Not when I started this thread, I was on 2.3.3 and no update available. I'm happy with a debranded/unbranded phone, am running 2.3.4 atm and I'm sure Sammy will release 2.3.5 soon and if not I can either flash a Vodafone branded ROM or a Frankenstein ROM.
Typical though, I solve this and Vodafone comethrough. Sods law!! lol
I rooted my phone based on one the thread here, but how/where do I get any firmware updates??
Keep your eye on this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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Rooting has nothing to do with firmware upgrades, if you were able to get updates via Kies, then you will continue receiving the updates, if you don't receive updates from Kies, then Odin is the only way, and the above thread is full of Official firmwares, which you could use to use with Odin.
Regards.
ithehappy said:
Rooting has nothing to do with firmware upgrades, if you were able to get updates via Kies, then you will continue receiving the updates, if you don't receive updates from Kies, then Odin is the only way, and the above thread is full of Official firmwares, which you could use to use with Odin.
Regards.
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I haven't checked Kies, but if I were to update it through there wouldn't I lose my root? Hence my question...
aceofclubs said:
Keep your eye on this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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Sifting through that thread only to find a POSSIBLE update is a real chore, isn't there is place that only displays the latest firmwares for each version, no questions asked? (mine is XWKF3)
Thanks
There is an app called "check fus" that will do exactly what you want.
Whenever you update you loose root. Simply flashing the cfroot kernel that matches the kernel in the update gives you root again. Takes a few seconds via Odin whenever needed.
Check for updates using checkfus then download the no wipe update from intratechs thread (it will be there) and flash, then download cfroot kernel from chainfires thread and flash.
Kies is slow and has problems.
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Thanks about the tip about "check fus". I installed it and it says there is an update for 'NEE' (Nordic countries) which is correct and where I am, and the product code I currently have is exactly the one below (but not the SWVER though!):
Code:
Nordic countries
Product Code: GT-I9100LKANEE
Version: Android 2.3.3
HIDSWVER: I9100XWKDD/I9100OXXKDC/I9100XXKDH/I9100XWKDD
but I don't understand the PDA version it recommends (XWKI8), as that version, according to the website of "fus", belongs to Kazakhstan (but the version is newer):
Code:
Kazakhstan
Product Code: GT-I9100LKASKZ
Version: Android 2.3.5
HIDSWVER: I9100XWKI8/I9100OXEKI2/I9100XXKI4/I9100XWKI8
So how am I supposed to interpret this? Should I really install a version for Kazakhstan, even though the product code nor any of the SWVERs does not coincide with what I have now??
Maybe someone like intratech could answer that for you.
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A quick update: I connected my phone to Kies and it also suggested the KI8 firmware update, so I decided to go ahead and update right there and then, and it worked fine, I'm now on 2.3.5.
But now I want to root, and going back to the original CF-root thread, on which I relied for my first root, it says that the corresponding KI8 kernel is "insecure" (while the previous kernel was "secure"):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17704099&postcount=6
What does it mean that it's "insecure"? Why the difference compared to the previous, secure kernel?
Thanks for the help!
Hello All Together.
I've been unlucky enough to get 2.3.6 update on my galaxy S 2, I would like to put ice cream on it, the Offical release. I do not receive anything if I can update it. But to have a European ROM on it. Here's how it says when you go into the "about phone"
Android: 2.3.6
The baseband version: I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWLA4-CL900411
Build number: Gingerbread.XWLA4
Hope there are some who can help me when my phone rebooted all the time.
Type *#272*Device IMEI# at phone dial, and change csc to Xeo(for Europe ). Watch out! It will do a factory reset of your phone!
After, you will get official update.
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It says sales code DBT, I can press the Install or Cancel?
and I say install it says Must be THREE chars. ? :-(
Choose the right one for your region. DBT is for Germany I supose. Remember that it will wipe out your data, but you will be eligable to update rom through kies.
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I can not pick anyone other than DBT it says must be three chars, but it is 3 characters?
Yup three chars only. Here you can find some csc codes:
http://devsrom4android.blogspot.com/2011/10/samsung-galaxy-s2-firmware-updates-via.html?m=1
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but it say "Must be three chars" no matter what I write in the box :-(? Should roote phone to do it?
Do you have multi csc package installed? Or ics update is not yet applied in your country..
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No, I do not think I have. I am from Denmark. But my phone is parrallel imported :-(
Simple
ICS official update for your phone will arrive via KIES .
Other route is to flash a stock ICS rom from the thread in general section .
jje
Kies said there is no update, wants an official ROM of ICS. But how Rooter my phone? and how do I find out which ROM I need one?
Check out sgs2 development forum. There you have a plenty of custom roms or stock. Just flash it. Custom roms are already rooted.
Information how you can root your phone, you can find also there.
You can flash whatever rom you want to (dedicated for your model of course).
Greets.
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I downloaded the new firmware via OTA on my rotted phone, and it didn't install. I re-rooted it with CF-Root 6.3, but now If I check for software update it says "no update available." The build though is still the old I9300XXALE8 instead of ALF6, so I guess it isn't updated.
Is the updated firmware file saved somewhere, and if yes can I install it via CWM?
What else can I do?
Thanks
Jay
umm you could try sammobile or this link to go directly to sgs3 european official roms
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9300&r=1#regiona
and flash it using odin/mobile odin. Mobile odin would probably be better as you can keep root when u flash it
We have a stock rom post look there first .
jje
JJEgan said:
We have a stock rom post look there first .
jje
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I'm assuming that you are refering to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
However, I have similar questions as the original poster.
I have CF-Root rooted stock firmware (Sweden, unbranded) and would like to update to the latest available (OTA failed). I know that I can download from sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com, but I have no idea which one to use.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9300&r=1
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9300
What has to match? CSC, Country/Carrier? Please enlighten me.
Well I'm new to the galaxy series so I couldn't be 100% sure about what you need to match to be sure you get right one. But I do know if you've used cf root you can still connect to kies, you could connect and either check firmware upgrade version then download that vers from one of the sites or update your phone with kies then type *#1234# in the dialler then using that info download that vers of the firmware to have in the future.
If you do go kies option you'll most likely need to cf root once upgraded and I can't be 100% sure it'll work as I updated my phone with kies before rooting but I know cf root doesn't change anything major so kies should still be able to upgrade.
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I'm trying to avoid using Kies. Don't want to install it even. Still "download from one of the sites" is not too assuring. How do I know what sites to trust?
Also, my question was rather does me download have to match entirely or is it enough with the same region?
E.g. one of the links above has the Italian LF6 as latest version. Can I use that?
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shaft77 said:
I'm trying to avoid using Kies. Don't want to install it even. Still "download from one of the sites" is not too assuring. How do I know what sites to trust?
Also, my question was rather does me download have to match entirely or is it enough with the same region?
E.g. one of the links above has the Italian LF6 as latest version. Can I use that?
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well i use sammobile as its the one quoted in the cf root post under the uninstall instructions, I didnt know about samsung-updates till today. Well u could just install kies to see what firmware code its showing as the upgrade then uninstall. Im just checking sammobile at mo for ya
edit:- when u type *#1234# into your keypad whats the 3 codes it spits out?
I checked the sites out and it seems only the full roms are available. Actually I'd prefer just to flash the firmware so that I don't loose all my apps and settings. Or is there a way around this? I realise it's a lame question, but I'm new...
Here is the result of *#1234#
AP: I9300XXALE8
CP: I9300DXLE8
CSC: I9300LBALE5
Thanks for the help
Jiiins said:
I checked the sites out and it seems only the full roms are available. Actually I'd prefer just to flash the firmware so that I don't loose all my apps and settings. Or is there a way around this? I realise it's a lame question, but I'm new...
Here is the result of *#1234#
AP: I9300XXALE8
CP: I9300DXLE8
CSC: I9300LBALE5
Thanks for the help
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Yeah there orig samsung roms(firmwares), trick is to get the one for your country/region
Ok , if your sure the updated firmware should be a ALF6 version theres only 2 on sammobile
1. Germany unbranded
2. Italy
Wheres about are u from?
Have you tried the kies update method i mentioned earlier?
Kies is samsungs official software for managing your samsung android device it can sync contacts, backup data etc etc but also to update official firmware.
http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/JSP
I have it installed but not using it for backups etc just for when firmware updates are available.
Youve used cf root so the kies method should work ok but youll just need to reroot afterwards.
After several attempts, I managed to use Kies... I had to use a different USB port and it worked.
Thanks a lot!
I have an unlocked s3 originaly from three.co.UK now using on t-mobile
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Is this update?
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meant to say.... is this up to date? as the phone has been unlocked i am unsure How i will recieve updates.
What do you mean is it up to date ??
What does KIES say ???
Ask 3 UK what their latest firmware is ..
You are dependent upon your vendor to push out the updates
Or are you asking is what is the last released firmware that may not be for your phone ??
LG8 LG9 some countries only LH1 some countries only modem only update .
You could join XDA Developers and flash whatever you want .
jje
KIES says it is uptodate. ut i see there are more recent ones on xda.
This phone was bought via ebay as unlocked, i am using a t mobile sim , I have no idea if i should expect t mobile/samsung or three.co.uk (who the phone is from originally) to update any firmware. I am not keen on rooting and flashing as everything is working and i am more concerned about a reliable device. I guess there are differences if done OTA or via USB/Kies ?
felixthecat said:
KIES says it is uptodate. ut i see there are more recent ones on xda.
Yes but not for your phone but they will work on your phone .
This phone was bought via ebay as unlocked, i am using a t mobile sim , I have no idea if i should expect t mobile/samsung or three.co.uk (who the phone is from originally) to update any firmware.
The original seller 3UK is your update souirce ..
I am not keen on rooting
But a stock rom does not require rooting its a standard Samsung rom
and flashing as everything is working and i am more concerned about a reliable device. I guess there are differences if done OTA or via USB/Kies
OTA is usually a smaller patched firmware Kies would be a full rewrite .
But thats guesswork not seen Kies or OTA on my phones for years .
99% of XDA involves rooting or flashing as that's why we exist .
jje
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thanks for your help
just flashed LG8 using this post.. phew..
I9300XXBLG8 Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9300XXBLG8 (4.0.4)
Region Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 26 July 2012
Modem: XXLG8
CSC: OXABLG8
Change List: 928452
Separate Kernel: Download (.TAR)
Separate Modem: Download (.TAR)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
your right no need to root as is an official ROM, three.co.uk stuff has gone. not sure how i will update from now on.
felixthecat said:
thanks for your help
just flashed LG8 using this post.. phew..
I9300XXBLG8 Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9300XXBLG8 (4.0.4)
Region Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 26 July 2012
Modem: XXLG8
CSC: OXABLG8
Change List: 928452
Separate Kernel: Download (.TAR)
Separate Modem: Download (.TAR)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
your right no need to root as is an official ROM, three.co.uk stuff has gone. not sure how i will update from now on.
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Same method probably even the same thread
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however now using Kies it says your device does not support software upgrading via vies. I guess i may get OTA ones.
If Kies says this, your phone isnt on the software version it shipped with.
is that a problem ?, i guess it is because i flashed the above ?
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is that a problem ?, i guess it is because i flashed the above ?
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You could join XDA Developers and flash stock firmware or branded firmware or via CHECKFUS .
About time OTA and KIES where banned on this forum .
jje