Hi there new to the forum so if this thread is in the wrong place please move it for me XD.
My question is...
Just got an S2 of my mate. he has updates it to baseband I9100XXKI3 which he says is a new beta firmware. Is it possible to downgrade the firmware to the official uk release as i don't want to use beta as i'm not too tech savy?
Thanks for your help
Yes via\ this thread KI3 beta i would check that it may actually be a release now .
Baseband is modem not firmware ..
Flash stock rom thread .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Personally i would stick with what you have many custom roms are using KI3 firmware no problem .
Easier to do that than downgrade .
jje
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hello frends,
I'm having S2 from UK n its of O2 brand.
Can i update it with any firmware of S2 or do i really need to update it with O2 release only???
I want to install the latest firmware n kernel - region INDIA, can anybody help me out please..
Thanx in advance
You'll have to root if you want the latest updates.
already rooted bro...
ROOT is NOT needed to update .
Stock roms update via Odin and will wipe root .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Latest is KI 3/4
jje
KI3 / KI4 is it for INDIA ?
Ask in the India thread to be sure .
But should work on any international version.
jje
Hi,
I am currently using KI4 Android 2.3.4 and I want to upgrade to KI3 2.3.5.
I downloaded the firmware (but I think it was simply the stock kernel) from Intratech's post - "XXKI3 stock" and I flashed it using Odin, but it got me into a boot loop and thankfully I did a back up before in CWM4, but I had to re-install KI4, root it, go back into CWM4 to restore the phone. Again thankfully that worked otherwise I would have lost everything.
So... how should I be doing the firmware upgrade?
Also, should I download ZSKI3 instead of XXKI3? I know XX belongs to Europe, but where does ZS belong to? Does it even matter where it belongs to?
Lastly, if I decide not to use CyanogenMod, and I want to use another ROM or if I want to just simply use the stock version that came with the phone, what should I do?
Follow the instructions . Stock firmware thread .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
FULL FIRMWARE NOT KERNEL
ZS = China HK firmware .
Lastly, if I decide not to use CyanogenMod, and I want to use another ROM or if I want to just simply use the stock version that came with the phone, what should I do?
Dont make sense to me but if you want to use a rom you follow the given instructions likewise a stock rom read and follow the instructions .
jje
Thanks JJe!
I have another simple question, is there any problem with installing ROM on different firmwares? Because as I look in the forum, I have seen the ROMs having based on KI4, KI3 and so on... is it critical that I upgrade the firmware, then install the ROM?
Gigacross said:
Thanks JJe!
I have another simple question, is there any problem with installing ROM on different firmwares? Because as I look in the forum, I have seen the ROMs having based on KI4, KI3 and so on... is it critical that I upgrade the firmware, then install the ROM?
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No mostly is the answer rom modem kernel interchangeable in practice .
My preference if KI3 custom rom would be to install KI3 stock beforehand .
jje
I read : Samsung Releases ICS Kernel Source
As I haven't done anything to my SGS2 yet - I9100M (Canada) Gingerbread
What should I do to try it (ICS) ?
Root? flash ? or something specific ?
any suggestions pls
try to flash an stock isc firmware thru odin
http://sampro.pl/firmware/android/samsung-i9100/
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9001&r=1#regiona
Or wait for your provider to update and while you wait you can read all the faqs and guides posted on XDA .
jje
Hi Guys, After *#1234# i have:
PDA: I9100XWKJ2
PHONE: I9100XXKI4
CSC: I9100XEFKJ1
When I'm going to Kies it tells me that my firmwire is the latest and i have 2.3.5!!!
Can I have the ics on my phone without rooting?!
Somewhere before i had read that i can change my phone region to other that had ics upgrade, but i don't know how to do it,
and if i do it, the kernel that i have it will going to be change automatically, and the gingerbread will it going to be cyanogen??!
Thanks if anyone can help me with this!!!
Just find the thread with stock firmwares and flash a ICS one using Odin.
frixosmjoker said:
Hi Guys, After *#1234# i have:
PDA: I9100XWKJ2
PHONE: I9100XXKI4
CSC: I9100XEFKJ1
When I'm going to Kies it tells me that my firmwire is the latest and i have 2.3.5!!!
YES correct for YOUR phone your provider has not updated ask them why .
Can I have the ics on my phone without rooting?!
YES flash stock Samsung rom via Odin from first post general or stock roms post dev section .
Somewhere before i had read that i can change my phone region to other that had ics upgrade, but i don't know how to do it,
To complicated for a noob try spooffw from the market .
and if i do it, the kernel that i have it will going to be change automatically, and the gingerbread will it going to be cyanogen??!
Think you are very confused kernel is part of the firmware cynagon is a custom modification not official .
You would be far better off reading the FAQS and GUIDES and not bricking your phone .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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Hey guys.
I just received a TRE (Three) Italy branded GSG 2 with the following PDA, PHONE and CSC info here:
PDA : I9100 XWKI8
PHONE : I9100 NEKI2
CSC : I9100 HUIKI1
If I install the XWKI8 Stock Kernel from here, using ODIN, will that work ? I want the same version of software, but with NO BRANDING.
Afterwards I want to upgrade my phone to ICS, but I just want to get rid of the 3 (Three) icons and bootscreen first.. Afterwards If I want to go back to the 3 (Three) version if I install the one with the info above will it work ?
Thanks a lot guys.
Stock answer is read the debranding post .
If I install the XWKI8 Stock Kernel from here, using ODIN, will that work ? I want the same version of software, but with NO BRANDING.
Afterwards I want to upgrade my phone to ICS, but I just want to get rid of the 3 (Three) icons and bootscreen first.. Afterwards If I want to go back to the 3 (Three) version if I install the one with the info above will it work ?
No as you dont have a clue and need to read the Faqs and Guides first .
Kernels are not firmware you require full firmware . Read the thread instructions .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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Okay. Got it. read them. Ty JJe.
So from what I've read I understand that I can install whatever firmware that is available here, under the OFFICIAL FIRMWARE section, the original and current firmware that I've got being available here, under the 3 Network, under Italy.
Can I install _ANY_ firmware ? Or any other one that has the same PDA version (XWKI8) ?
Afterwards.. If I want to go back to the original FW the phone had, is flashing the firmware version above, under the 3 network, Italy everything I have to do ? If for example I've got a problem with the phone or software and want to use its warranty. Ty.
Thanks all.
cybercreep1 said:
Okay. Got it. read them. Ty JJe.
So from what I've read I understand that I can install whatever firmware that is available here, under the OFFICIAL FIRMWARE section, the original and current firmware that I've got being available here, under the 3 Network, under Italy.
Can I install _ANY_ firmware ? Or any other one that has the same PDA version (XWKI8) ?
You can install any i9100 firmware .
Afterwards.. If I want to go back to the original FW the phone had, is flashing the firmware version above, under the 3 network, Italy everything I have to do ? If for example I've got a problem with the phone or software and want to use its warranty. Ty.
Flash back your original firmware or same stock firmware via Odin .
jje
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jje
please quote the questions, all your posts are like this, hard to get whats been asked and whats been answered.
cybercreep1 said:
Okay. Got it. read them. Ty JJe.
Thanks all.
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As JJEgan told you, you can flash any firmware. Just a suggestion: After you change the firmware, reflash the NEKI2 modem. It's one of the best for 3 in italy