[Question] UK - Tesco Stock ROM? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys, I hope this is the right place to post this. Sorry if it isn't!
I was just wondering if there was any way to download a stock from from Tesco? I'm asking this because I recently rooted my phone, only the whole thing buggered up, forcing me to re-flash a stock ROM. The only problem is that the ROM isn't from Tesco, meaning that I've lost Aldiko Premium, and a few other things.
I know this isn't a huge problem but it would still put my mind at rest if I knew everything was as it should be .
Thank you ever so much!

Go to intratech's thread in the dev section. He's the man to ask
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okmijnlp said:
Hey guys, I hope this is the right place to post this. Sorry if it isn't!
Q&A
I was just wondering if there was any way to download a stock from from Tesco?
Tesco dont have a firmware supply .
I'm asking this because I recently rooted my phone, only the whole thing buggered up, forcing me to re-flash a stock ROM. The only problem is that the ROM isn't from Tesco, meaning that I've lost Aldiko Premium, and a few other things.
Do you mean its a Tesco branded phone with Tesco firmware/software .
That would be very unusual for Tesco .
jje
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Ok, based on your PM it's just a stock unbranded UK device so you can use the XEU firmwares from the firmware thread. Latest is the XWKI4.

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[Q] Help with 're' branding S2 please???

I got fed up waiting for the latest update on my O2 S2 so thought i'd try the 2.3.4 update. I didn't at this time realise it was an XEU firmware.
Using Odin was straight forward and I completed the flash and started using the phone. I got some unexpected lag and thought i'd revert back to the original firmware but it is this that is causing me a problem.
I attempted the reflash with the O2 firmware (KE7),
I now get the O2 bubbles on start up (which was replaced but a fragmentated S on 2.3.4, official samsung I believe) and in phone settings its says 2.3.3 however when I connect to Kies it says the CSC is XEU and not 02.
I tried the '272' imei trick but only get 1 option XEU.
Can anybody please help me revert my phone back to original???
Here's hoping somebody can help..
Branded rom /provider rom post or how to debrand O2 phone posts from Dev section .
Essentially flash the O2 firmware through Odin
jje
Thanks for the reply. I 'think' i have solved it now. I had flashed it with Odin but only once i had cleared the partition cache did Kies show the right firmware.
It does mean i have lost all of my apps so now am looking at a good backup app.
Any suggestions for a non rooted phone?
TheOriginalTableLeg said:
Thanks for the reply. I 'think' i have solved it now. I had flashed it with Odin but only once i had cleared the partition cache did Kies show the right firmware.
It does mean i have lost all of my apps so now am looking at a good backup app.
Any suggestions for a non rooted phone?
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You can't backup apps unless your rooted as these live on the root of your phone.
You can root and keep the phone stock and not flash any custom roms.
Im on o2 uk. Had the xeukd1 csc before i switched.
If any of my friends asked me i would tell them to root and install a custom rom and kernel.
The themes and tweaks available are great. The biggest thing for me is the battery life. I now get only 1% battery drain overnight (7 hours) someone else on the same rom and kernel went over 6 days without charge.
Never would have got this before.
Sent from my Galaxy S2
Many thanks for the reply.
It certainly sounds very interesting. I am new to rooting only having learnt about the basics of it over the past couple of days.
I presume therefore that should the need ever arise restoring the phone to its original firmware spec (as at time of purchase, and should warranty work be required) is possible?
I think I need to go and read some more on rooting.
TheOriginalTableLeg said:
Many thanks for the reply.
It certainly sounds very interesting. I am new to rooting only having learnt about the basics of it over the past couple of days.
I presume therefore that should the need ever arise restoring the phone to its original firmware spec (as at time of purchase, and should warranty work be required) is possible?
I think I need to go and read some more on rooting.
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Go to intratech's thread in original android development find out what firmware modem and csc you're using download and keep in a safe place. This is then your return to factory settings if you have a warranty issue.
If you need any help pm me as I won't always be popping in to this thread.
Sent from my Galaxy S2
mredfern79 said:
Go to intratech's thread in original android development find out what firmware modem and csc you're using download and keep in a safe place. This is then your return to factory settings if you have a warranty issue.
If you need any help pm me as I won't always be popping in to this thread.
Sent from my Galaxy S2
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Many thanks for the help thus far.
I'm sure i'll be in touch to quiz you about a few things via PM.
Thanks again.

Current Official Vodaphone UK firmware?

Hi All,
Nasty lines have appeared across the screen of my sgs2 Had a bit of a search but having a bit of a senior moment and cant find a link to the current official fw
Need to jig and reflash before the phone fails totally
Can anyone help please?
If its to sent to service I'm sure any relative new version of stock Vodafone should work, you don't need to have the latest in order to send it to service since the phone usually packs an older version when you open it from the shop.
Indeed I would settle for any one. Couldnt see one in the official fw thread, Im probably just being blind :/
Branded /Provider roms post Vodafone is not stock .
jje
Ah ok, so how would I go about getting a vody one?
mrdegriz said:
Ah ok, so how would I go about getting a vody one?
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Branded /Provider roms post
jje

[Q] I need help returning to stock GB 2.3.5 ROM

I was on Samsung GT-I9100 / I9100XXK14 / 2.635.7-I9100XXK14 before rooting and flashing custom roms. On 2nd flash I lost all sms and call logs (nothing else) while using Titanium Backup Pro. I also had backed up in Kies. But found out I can't restore from Kies becuz it doesn't recognize custom rom. Purchased TB after I lost original XXK14 firmware due to a botched backup on my part. Can anyone help me get back to my XXK14 firmware temorarily so I cans restore sms and call logs?
tlmacson said:
I was on Samsung GT-I9100 / I9100XXK14 / 2.635.7-I9100XXK14 before rooting and flashing custom roms. On 2nd flash I lost all sms and call logs (nothing else) while using Titanium Backup Pro. I also had backed up in Kies. But found out I can't restore from Kies becuz it doesn't recognize custom rom. Purchased TB after I lost original XXK14 firmware due to a botched backup on my part. Can anyone help me get back to my XXK14 firmware temorarily so I cans restore sms and call logs?
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I am in the same boat. I am running westcrip ics remix. I find it little buggy I want to return to my stock, but haven't found solution yet. I tried to look for stock rom ....couldn't find it.
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Hey search the forums lots of helpful threads to use odin to flash back a stock rom.
Heres a link to a specific stock rom, KI4 is in the list.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Also for help with random questions and using ODIN to flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Saw this link earlier but the XXK14 download link is broken and I'm not knowledgable as to what other stock roms I can use here in the U.S. on AT&T (not sure that carrier is an issue other than the fact ATT is GSM / HSPA+ 21 Mbps). I'd really appreciate directions to an alternate XXK14 link and/or another compatible GB 2.3.5 stock firmware.
Search Samfirmware.com
tlmacson said:
Saw this link earlier but the XXK14 download link is broken and I'm not knowledgable as to what other stock roms I can use here in the U.S. on AT&T (not sure that carrier is an issue other than the fact ATT is GSM / HSPA+ 21 Mbps). I'd really appreciate directions to an alternate XXK14 link and/or another compatible GB 2.3.5 stock firmware.
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I did it. Back to stock 2.3.6 unrooted all good.
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rdhalla said:
I did it. Back to stock 2.3.6 unrooted all good.
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Can you supply a link please, as this is the 1 I am looking for? Thanks in Advance.
chunderman said:
Can you supply a link please, as this is the 1 I am looking for? Thanks in Advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23561521#post23561521
What continent do you live in, I need this in order to display the correct firmware downloads for your area and ROM version.
Chris.
themadba said:
What continent do you live in, I need this in order to display the correct firmware downloads for your area and ROM version.
Chris.
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Sorry, I live in the UK. Thanks in advance.
The USB port has gone and I want to return it during warranty.
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ctomgee said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23561521#post23561521
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Thats this thread?
Sure ! Lemme get back home and ill post with all the required links.
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chunderman said:
Thats this thread?
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Specifically to the post that said to search on samfirmware.com.
ctomgee said:
Specifically to the post that said to search on samfirmware.com.
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I've checked and can't see anything there. Thanks.
Alternatively use Check Fus, Google it.
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Here is what you need to do
1. Get Check FUS downloader: LINK
2. Run FUS Select you Carrier / Region / Model and Download the Stock firmware for your phone.
3. Backup anything you need. You will need to wipe the data and the cache from Recovery mode before you flash the downloaded Fware..
4. Use ODIN and Flash the Downloaded Stock Firmware to your phone. You will loose the root access and you should have your stock back. Yeah before Install Wipe data and cache.
Lemme know if that works. If any doubt... just ask. Dont do anything wrong i'll try to help if i know the answer.
chunderman said:
I've checked and can't see anything there. Thanks.
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Did you try the "firmwares" link??
I have concerns about you flashing your phone if you can't navigate a website... No offense. I'm not trying to be insulting, but it's really easy to find.
Hi guys,
I'm a newbie so please bare with me. I have a Virgin Mobile UK Samsung Galaxy S2 which was on Gingerbread 2.3.4 or 5. I foolishly flashed it yesterday to yes you guessed it, ICS 4.0.3. Now as far as the phone itself is concerned, everything is working pefectly fine. No issues whatsoever except now I've noticed that my carrier has changed to T-Mobile UK even though the phone has full functionality on the Virgin network still? Also I get the "This device cannot download firmware" message now when connected to Kies.
Have I totally ruined my phones chances of downloading any official firmware in the furture now? And how can I correct the display of my carrier? I'm guessing I will have to find a stock ROM from somewhere and re-install. But doesn't that do something to a ROM install counter someware on the phone?
Thank you in advance.
E-Nigma said:
Hi guys,
I'm a newbie so please bare with me. I have a Virgin Mobile UK Samsung Galaxy S2 which was on Gingerbread 2.3.4 or 5. I foolishly flashed it yesterday to yes you guessed it, ICS 4.0.3. Now as far as the phone itself is concerned, everything is working pefectly fine. No issues whatsoever except now I've noticed that my carrier has changed to T-Mobile UK even though the phone has full functionality on the Virgin network still? Also I get the "This device cannot download firmware" message now when connected to Kies.
Have I totally ruined my phones chances of downloading any official firmware in the furture now? And how can I correct the display of my carrier? I'm guessing I will have to find a stock ROM from somewhere and re-install. But doesn't that do something to a ROM install counter someware on the phone?
Thank you in advance.
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You are fine. Nothing has gone wrong. Use the FUS and get the stock firmware for you phone. Flash it via ODIN... Read the above few posts.
For your Flash counter and Bin counter, You can reset it back to zero. Look for Triangle.apk . TO use that you need to have a rooted device. Super user permissions... so run Triangle while you have rooted device? If not then root it to reset the bin or flash counter ( If you want) or just flash back the stock Fware..
No you havent ruined you phone. You can download all official firmwares. Just wait for the offical ICS for your region.
Hi,
Thanks for the quick reply. So just to clarify... If I re-install the stock firmware there will be no need to root the device and install the program that resets the counters?
Also, I've noticed that Virgin Mobile UK isn't listed under my territory?
Thanks again.
E-Nigma said:
Hi,
Thanks for the quick reply. So just to clarify... If I re-install the stock firmware there will be no need to root the device and install the program that resets the counters?
Also, I've noticed that Virgin Mobile UK isn't listed under my territory?
Thanks again.
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From memory the only CSC that has Virgin UK is the CPW one Carphone Warehouse . Flash that or enter network settings manually .
jje

[Q] What are consequences of using wrong CSC & more?

Hey,
Please forgive me if this and following questions have been answered already. I'm casual reader of XDA Forums. Before posting this thread I've done a lot of searching and reading (it took me past 2 hours) and still I'm unsure as to the answer.
I hope it's perfectly fine to have more questions in the thread than one.
All I could find about my current phone and rom running on it:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18067902/Screenshot_2013-01-28-13-05-57.png
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18067902/Screenshot_2013-01-28-13-10-43.png
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/18067902/Screenshot_2013-01-28-13-13-56.png
So to the point. I'm curious if there are any consequences of flashing ROM and not using the correct CSC,
I wanted to flash latest JB on my phone - the official stock ROM from Spain. I'm afraid of doing it because I'm not sure what will happen.
Will my phone be debranded?
Some background info: I bought the phone in Poland. Flashed stock ICS ROM with multiCSC and chose XEO as you can see in the screenshot above. Now I'm living in Denmark. I'd like to get the latest JB on my phone, debranded. What should I do?
Another small question - where can I get the latest version of Odin? I've been looking for some official site for it but to no avail. It seems that I'm too stupid for that.
Thanks in advance for your time and hopefully an answer to my questions (also if any further arise).
NB Sorry for using wrong terms throughout the post - I'm kinda newbie to all of these.
learn about "brickbug first".
you are on 4.0.4....
Sent from the little guy
gastonw said:
learn about "brickbug first".
you are on 4.0.4....
Sent from the little guy
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After running the "Got brickbug?" app it appears that mine phone is affected by it. Should I wait for the official OTA then?
Also there are still few questions unanswered from the OP. I'd like to know that stuff.
Brickbug is a hardware problem but only matters if you have a kernel that is not patched for it. Just don't wipe or format the phone till you are sure you have a kernel that is safe.
Furai90 said:
After running the "Got brickbug?" app it appears that mine phone is affected by it. Should I wait for the official OTA then?
Also there are still few questions unanswered from the OP. I'd like to know that stuff.
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Brick bug was a start, I assume you've done more reading about all those answers you were looking for.
CSC will work for every I9100, you were reffering to MODEM.
Go ahead and flash jb from spain, if your network doesn't work (unlikely but possible) you'll have to flash another modem.
And yes, your device will be fully unbranded.
Sent from the little guy

[Q] Confused on what stock firmware/rom to flash.

Hey XDA,
I come here today seeking wisdom from the gods.
So a while back I rooted and flashed my mums phone:
Info
Samsung Galaxy S 3 - I9300 - UK - Orange
did all the usual CF Root with Odin etc.
now my question is, I recently noticed Samsung released stock 4.1.2 roms which I would like to put on there.
The thing is, I am abit confused as to which rom to go to as her contract is Orange, but 1-2 months the carrier changed to EE.
So which firmware so I go EE based? Orange based? ..?
Thanks for any feedback.
Zultrax-UK said:
Hey XDA,
I come here today seeking wisdom from the gods.
So a while back I rooted and flashed my mums phone:
Info
Samsung Galaxy S 3 - I9300 - UK - Orange
did all the usual CF Root with Odin etc.
now my question is, I recently noticed Samsung released stock 4.1.2 roms which I would like to put on there.
The thing is, I am abit confused as to which rom to go to as her contract is Orange, but 1-2 months the carrier changed to EE.
So which firmware so I go EE based? Orange based? ..?
Thanks for any feedback.
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Either is the answer depends what you want .
A stock UK Samsung rom .
A Orange rom .
A T Mobile rom .
jje
JJEgan said:
Either is the answer depends what you want .
A stock UK Samsung rom .
A Orange rom .
A T Mobile rom .
jje
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Firstly thanks for speedy reply,
secondly you mean they are ALL compatible in simple terms?
Any rom is compatible as long as it is for the I9300, you could even flash an Israeli rom.
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Zultrax-UK said:
Firstly thanks for speedy reply,
secondly you mean they are ALL compatible in simple terms?
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Yes though i advise flashing one that is actually for your location rather than one for Outer Mongolia .
jje
Thank you very much for all the help It worked phone fully back to stock unrooted on 4.1.2 thank you all that gave feedback.
Zultrax-UK said:
Thank you very much
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