Hi guys.
When flashing firmware through odin, sometimes there are 3 files to be flashed, and in certain cases only one (pda). Why is that?? I flashed 2.3.4 android using odin with only one .tar file, but now for 2.3.5 there are three files. I live in austria, and I flashed the "official" austrian version. Whats the difference between those versions? I am on austrian tmobile, and i wouldnt like to loose the network settings? Can someone clear this mystery for me, since I am really confused?
Thank you guys in advance!!
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mick_novi said:
Hi guys.
When flashing firmware through odin, sometimes there are 3 files to be flashed, and in certain cases only one (pda). Why is that?? I flashed 2.3.4 android using odin with only one .tar file, but now for 2.3.5 there are three files. I live in austria, and I flashed the "official" austrian version. Whats the difference between those versions? I am on austrian tmobile, and i wouldnt like to loose the network settings? Can someone clear this mystery for me, since I am really confused?
Thank you guys in advance!!
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hi,
when you have one file, it means it has all been packaged into one and you flash it under the PDA section of odin,
when you have the 3 seperate files you put them into their individual sections in odin.
- Don't select Re-Partition!
hope this helps
Thank you for your reply!
It is definately helping. But, what does it mean the firmware that i flashed is for austria? They released 2.3.4 for many countries... Why does it matter? Whats the difference between this one and firmwares for other countries?
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nraman1 said:
- Select Re-Partition when you have 3 files!
- Don't select Re-Partition if you have one file!
hope this helps
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Please don't, even if you have 3 files.
Thanks. Do u maybe know the answer to my previous question?
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Official Austrian version is Android 2.3.4 and the XXKI3 for Poland is Android 2.3.5.
So what will happen if I flash the polish version? I am talking about firmwares in general, even the 2.3.4... Why did they separate it that way? Isnt it pretty much the same for all the countries?
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dude,VERY IMPORTANT WARNING what "intratech" has given you.Do not select re-partition unless you are using a pit file.You are not so DO NOT tick this box or you will brick your phone.
Ya i figured that from all those different flashing guides... Thanks though... Do u maybe have an answer to my question about android version for different countries? Would it make any difference if I installed the polish 2.3.5 version on my austrian galaxy s2?
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mick_novi said:
Ya i figured that from all those different flashing guides... Thanks though... Do u maybe have an answer to my question about android version for different countries? Would it make any difference if I installed the polish 2.3.5 version on my austrian galaxy s2?
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Not much .
Language and networks main difference .
jje
So, is flashing the polish version going to mess up my internet over network? Is it going to delete my network settings?
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mick_novi said:
So, is flashing the polish version going to mess up my internet over network? Is it going to delete my network settings?
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Try who knows whats in it thats different to what you require ..
Why flash a Polish version in the first place ???
Stock roms
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
So can I just flash the android version (PDA), and the baseband (Phone), without flashing the CSC?
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So can I just flash the android version (PDA), and the baseband (Phone), without flashing the CSC?
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Yes if you want just flash firmware without CSC or change CSC after .
Or look in that thread for a multi csc or Frankenstein rom to fit .
jje
thanks man I still don't understand what csc means but it's okay... I'll just wait for the official version to come out
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I've been mucking around with a few different custom roms for a while now. Have decided I would like to go back to my original. I'm using Vodafone in New Zealand, and am having a hell of a time finding the original roms/firmware for my galaxy Ace.
ANy help would be greatly appreciated. I just want to get back to the original where i can update through Kies...
Tried www.sammobile.com? They have the most complete list of stock firmwares available.
adeklipse said:
Tried www.sammobile.com? They have the most complete list of stock firmwares available.
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I have yeah, I'm just not sure which one I need?
read the country or provider
and see codes that stand for which country and u should find right 1
or get latest version build...
as only changes in those will be newer might be stable and different would be crapware which are different in different roms most of times.. and one more regional languages might also be missing in other region roms
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read the country or provider
and see codes that stand for which country and u should find right 1
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I have, problem is I can't find New Zealand anywhere!
Try an Asian firmware, since it's closest. Do you remember your baseband version before flashing?
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Try an Asian firmware, since it's closest. Do you remember your baseband version before flashing?
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No, I'm afraid not. I figured I wouldn't to worry since I made a backup of all the original with CWM. For some reason, anytime I try to restore it, it just boots up whatever ROM I happen to have going at the time. Very frustrating
Latest NZ FW:
PDA:S5830XWKS9
Phone:S5830XWKS3
CSC:S5830VNZKP5
I have CWM backup, let me know if you still need it or not.
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Latest NZ FW:
PDA:S5830XWKS9
Phone:S5830XWKS3
CSC:S5830VNZKP5
I have CWM backup, let me know if you still need it or not.
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Would love to know where I can download this...
www.tsar3000.com found this website recently....all stock roms are present...or u can go to samsung costumer care they will flash original rom
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I flashed a European one and its fine data worked from the first boot. There is no NZ rom if your data is weird go to stk and get settings
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I flashed a European one and its fine data worked from the first boot. There is no NZ rom if your data is weird go to stk and get settings
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NZ rom is in tsar3000 web supplied. I have downloaded and flashed, working fine.
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njguyc said:
NZ rom is in tsar3000 web supplied. I have downloaded and flashed, working fine.
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Hehe that's not a NZ rom specifically, I would feel great to know samsung cared enough for kiwis.
AOKP 4 LYF
whats your baseband version? in indonesia and other sout east asian country, we use DXKPD right now, how bout yours? did you remember your baseband?
kindroid said:
whats your baseband version? in indonesia and other sout east asian country, we use DXKPD right now, how bout yours? did you remember your baseband?
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That was my baseband when I got my ace in nz
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scoffyburito said:
Hehe that's not a NZ rom specifically, I would feel great to know samsung cared enough for kiwis.
AOKP 4 LYF
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Check CSC NZKP5 (my post a page back). It is NZ stock rom. Baseband is XWKS3. That's the rom when I got my phone unless you've got parallel imported one.
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njguyc said:
Check CSC NZKP5 (my post a page back). It is NZ stock rom. Baseband is XWKS3. That's the rom when I got my phone unless you've got parallel imported one.
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I did get a parallel import
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Hi..i have a Three UK network phone which i have unlocked using method described on xda...however I'd like to debrand it by installing another ROM and unroot...will i lose the unlock in this process?
Also, if i downloaded ROM from samfirmware, how can i apply using odin as there are a few files included? I'm not very technical when it comes to various intricacies of Android ROMs!
As always thanks for your help in advance...
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No.
Stock roms are in dev section.
jje
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Thanks jje..if you could give me a clue or tip on what stock/debranded firmware i should use for UK that would be much appreciated as i get confused with the list and cannot make my mind..thanks again..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
You can flash any firmware you like, and later a csc to match UK or just enter the APN settings manually. XX UK or XE/XW European etc, but as I said, doesn't really matter. For best data speed, connection etc you need to then flash a modem that best suits your carrier. Best to just try.
For the latest modems, some flashable via Odin and in CWM recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
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Excellent...thanks very much...
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Hi
my current rom is gingerbread 2.3.3 with baseband I9100XWKE1.
Saudi Arabia Unbranded GT-I9100 GT-I9100LKAHAJ
I am thinking of changing the baseband with STOCK UK (United Kingdom (Vodafone)) i.e. using odin changing the rom to uk vodafone.
Please tell me with are the pros and cons of doing it. will i brick my phone, what will happen to IEMI.
In my opinion changing firmware is not dangerous when done properly, I changed also from my national version to Uk and nothing bad happend. Anyway maybe do some more research about it and ask more people, opinions can vary and I dont want to be responsible.
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be sure you have i9100 under the battery
than goto www.sammobile.com or use checkfus downloader
get the stock ROM you want and flash using odin.
for your own safety stay away from LQ5 rom.
if there is no specific reason, instead of getting a vodafone version try to get unbranded ROM's
bkhaliq said:
Hi
my current rom is gingerbread 2.3.3 with baseband I9100XWKE1.
Saudi ArabiaUnbrandedGT-I9100GT-I9100LKAHAJ
I am thinking of changing the baseband with STOCK UK (United Kingdom (Vodafone)) i.e. using odin changing the rom to uk vodafone.
Please tell me with are the pros and cons of doing it. will i brick my phone, what will happen to IEMI.
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My i know why you want to change the IMEI .. you can flash wat ever u want with ur device the only thing i thing is the OTA update with kies .. am here in Egypt flashing what ever i want without changing even the device host name
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moe.nassef said:
My i know why you want to change the IMEI .. you can flash wat ever u want with ur device the only thing i thing is the OTA update with kies .. am here in Egypt flashing what ever i want without changing even the device host name
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He doesn't want to change it, he is asking what well happen to it, as he never flash before.
IMEI will not change if done properly.
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I think my phone has a problem so I'm planning to take it back to the place where i bought and get it replaced (as it's only been like a week)
However i rooted my phone, so i was planning to use triangle away to remove this, but it says i need to reflash with the stock firmware to be perfect, but the stock firmware for my region did not come out yet.
What should i do?
Please give me some help
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I think my phone has a problem so I'm planning to take it back to the place where i bought and get it replaced (as it's only been like a week)
However i rooted my phone, so i was planning to use triangle away to remove this, but it says i need to reflash with the stock firmware to be perfect, but the stock firmware for my region did not come out yet.
What should i do?
Please give me some help
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Flash an older firmware flash your original saved firmware flash the original firmware downloaded from CHECKFUS .
jje
the firmwares not out
JJEgan said:
Flash an older firmware flash your original saved firmware flash the original firmware downloaded from CHECKFUS .
jje
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I have Australian Vodafone SGS3
and it's stock firmware did not come out yet...
so... it's not on CHECKFUS
This is my problem...
Ask for this guys Nandroid.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28139013&postcount=408
Then read this thread, might help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721380
Other than that, with no firmware, you're.....
Thanks
Fornowagain said:
Ask for this guys Nandroid.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28139013&postcount=408
Then read this thread, might help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721380
Other than that, with no firmware, you're.....
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I will try this method
Hey I'm Australian and own an S3.. I'm sick of Vodafone update strategy.. I want to root, what do you think?
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Ye root it, i rooted it too, except i think i need a replacement cause my phone has a problem.
Rooting could do lots of stuff.
If you ain't that good with computers and you don't want to stress yourself finding stuffs and working on it, don't do it cause it can risk your phone and might not brick.
Otherwise it's great to root
I've had the GNex.. I just hope it's as easy. Vodafone seriously piss me off..
I think Im Gonna root it.. just regret I didn't do that the moment I got it.. cause I seriously can't be stuffed going through the whole set up process again..
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Ahmato27 said:
Hey I'm Australian and own an S3.. I'm sick of Vodafone update strategy.. I want to root, what do you think?
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Why root it has nothing to do with updates or stock roms .
jje
Would I be able to flash the latest original firmware without root?
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lol
well actually looking at your statistics i think you know well
hahaha
SGS3 doesn't really need root, as it is already good enough
but can make it better with root i think
yes
Ahmato27 said:
Would I be able to flash the latest original firmware without root?
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flashing is just to do with odin...so
if you get the firmware file and use odin
no need of rooting
Ohhh okay cool.. do you know any links that can help me flash the unbranded ROM for the S3 and if I flash that Rom.. would I still be able to receive OTA updates?
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not sure
Ahmato27 said:
Ohhh okay cool.. do you know any links that can help me flash the unbranded ROM for the S3 and if I flash that Rom.. would I still be able to receive OTA updates?
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I've read a post in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28450982#post28450982
somewhere here i think about unbranded XSA firmware
you can download this and flash it with odin
I'm not sure about the OTA update, as it's generally released by Samsung or the carrier...so
Thanks so much for your help..
Really appreciate it.. I found this link.. I hope it works..
http://tutorialfor-android.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/download-samsung-galaxy-s3-firmware.html?m=1
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Ahmato27 said:
Thanks so much for your help..
Really appreciate it.. I found this link.. I hope it works..
http://tutorialfor-android.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/download-samsung-galaxy-s3-firmware.html?m=1
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You can also download latest Official Firmwares from http://samfirmware.com
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Yes. But you'll be able to do so with root too...
Many people confuse the two, so just to clarify:
Rooting means having a tiny modification in the phone's operating system so it doesn't restrict you from superuser commands.This will not affect your installed data or ability to upgrade.
Custom Roms is replacing the stock rom with a new operating system package someone else built which may or may not largely differ from Samsung's own version.
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I just want an official non branded ROM .so I can get the latest updates without carrier delays .
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There are always delays, whether carrier-, region-, or whatever-related.
You can flash the newer Rom's through Odin tough (again: the flashcounter does not increase with original ROM's) to get it as soon as the file is released.
Unbranded S1's had to wait several months for Froyo update over here...
Where can I find the latest official firmware?
Also since I'm in Australia.. does it matter what region firmware I update to? Say.. can I update to an European based firmware?
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Hello there! I have a i9300 with CM 10.2. Works really nice! I also have TWRP. I looked everywhere for a compatible modem and RIL set because original set (that came with the phone and was modified by CM) doesn't show my signal strength corectly (it is a HUGE number). I'm looking for an unbranded, Europe modem. Also, thanks for reading my first post!
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VintilaMMM said:
Hello there! I have a i9300 with CM 10.2. Works really nice! I also have TWRP. I looked everywhere for a compatible modem and RIL set because original set (that came with the phone and was modified by CM) doesn't show my signal strength corectly (it is a HUGE number). I'm looking for an unbranded, Europe modem. Also, thanks for reading my first post!
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Whats your current modem? is it newer than XXEMG4? I might have one of XXELLA. If your one is XXEMG4 or newer than the one i have wont work..
This might be a nooby question, but where can I check?
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VintilaMMM said:
This might be a nooby question, but where can I check?
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Settings>>About Phone>>Baseband version
I think you are new to here.. would be better to read Faqs and Guides First to Know about your device and do rest of the things else you will mess up with it..
As far as I know, you should flash a modem without Ril because Cm have his own, or you will end up with a No Signal..
I have flashed ROMs on my Samsung Galaxy S since 1 year so I know some stuff. I never worked with modems and RILs. I knew CM has it' s own RIL but I thought maybe it would work with other RILs too. My modem is XXLF5. Also, the modem you have is umbraded? Because my phone isn't bought from Orange, it's unbranded by default.
By the way, thanks for giving me tips! Much appreciated!
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VintilaMMM said:
I have flashed ROMs on my Samsung Galaxy S since 1 year so I know some stuff. I never worked with modems and RILs. I knew CM has it' s own RIL but I thought maybe it would work with other RILs too. My modem is XXLF5. Also, the modem you have is umbraded? Because my phone isn't bought from Orange, it's unbranded by default.
By the way, thanks for giving me tips! Much appreciated!
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sorry i don't have of xxelf5, and the one i have wont work with yours too
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suyash1629 said:
sorry i don't have of xxelf5, and the one i have wont work with yours too
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No problem! Thanks for your help!
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I have flashed BUEMC2 modem(no Ril) with cm 10.2 and it's all OK for me even if the Ril don't match with the modem, but I'm from Italy with Vodafone carrier.. Here is a list of modem+Ril for the i9300 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2076857
if you want only the modem, delete the System folder that is in the zip file.
Roymik said:
I have flashed BUEMC2 modem(no Ril) with cm 10.2 and it's all OK for me even if the Ril don't match with the modem, but I'm from Italy with Vodafone carrier.. Here is a list of modem+Ril for the i9300 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2076857
if you want only the modem, delete the System folder that is in the zip file.
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I'll look for a modem that suits my needs and post back the result! Thanks!
Edit: If I install a branded modem onto an unbranded device what will happen?
Edit 2: I installed BVELK1 branded to Orange (even if the phone is normally unbranded by default) and works fine! I'll keep testing and I'll decide if I keep this one or resume my search. Thanks a lot!
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VintilaMMM said:
I'll look for a modem that suits my needs and post back the result! Thanks!
Edit: If I install a branded modem onto an unbranded device what will happen?
Edit 2: I installed BVELK1 branded to Orange (even if the phone is normally unbranded by default) and works fine! I'll keep testing and I'll decide if I keep this one or resume my search. Thanks a lot!
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From what I've read, Modem are related to your SIM card carrier and country .. In fact my phone was branded Tim, but my modem is for Vodafone / Europe , matching my actual carrier and works very well..
Roymik said:
From what I've read, Modem are related to your SIM card carrier and country .. In fact my phone was branded Tim, but my modem is for Vodafone / Europe , matching my actual carrier and works very well..
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Thanks, but I consider moving to another network, should I change my modem or is there a way to unlock it?
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Hey
I had the same problem with the high dBm values after installing another modem/RIL
around 1200dBm for weak signal strength und ca. 1900dBm for good signal.
After reinstalling the RIL that came with CM10.2 everything worked fine (I made a Nandroid-backup)
The RIL is just the files in /system/lib/
libril.so
libsec-ril.so
right?
if yes => i could upload it (but I'm not shure if this will break any certificates)