Hi,
Maybe a bad mistake, but just bought a S2 on ebay. It has/had a CSC which I didnt recognise and wanted to debrand it. All ok so far, can flash via Odin a debranded firmware.
However, when trying 272 and imei to change the CSC code, none are listed. I've tried installing a multi and XEU CSC via Odin and I notice the error unable to access CSC area, but then states CSC update applied.
When I then go through KIES it changes my CSC from KD1 to KH2 (the original). I've no idea what the KH2 CSC is, from what I've seen KD1 seems to be the norm?
Thanks for any help.
bellang said:
Hi,
Maybe a bad mistake, but just bought a S2 on ebay. It has/had a CSC which I didnt recognise and wanted to debrand it. All ok so far, can flash via Odin a debranded firmware.
However, when trying 272 and imei to change the CSC code, none are listed. I've tried installing a multi and XEU CSC via Odin and I notice the error unable to access CSC area, but then states CSC update applied.
When I then go through KIES it changes my CSC from KD1 to KH2 (the original). I've no idea what the KH2 CSC is, from what I've seen KD1 seems to be the norm?
Thanks for any help.
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CSC is country specific .
CSC is rarely updated a KI firmware may have a much older CSC .
You do not actually need a CSC for the phone to work set APN network manually .
jje
The problem is that for this CSC the latest update through KIES is 2.3.4. I'd like to go up from here, but believe I need to get my CSC to a non-brand one. Any ideas?
bellang said:
The problem is that for this CSC the latest update through KIES is 2.3.4. I'd like to go up from here, but believe I need to get my CSC to a non-brand one. Any ideas?
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REPEAT
CSC has nothing to do with updates via KIES .
Its product codes etc that determine if their is a matching firmware and not CSC .
You have changed something and codes don't match firmware .
I dont understand where you are going Odin Kies . If you want to update you have two routes one official Samsung update supplied by the phones vendor to KIES server if the vendor has updated ..
Or flash Samsung stock rom via ODIN .
jje
The idea was to use Odin to get a non-branded firmware and then use KIES from there on in, or OTA. Used this method with the i9000 without problem. I notice the OTA works fine but seems to stop me at 2.3.4 even though its a standard non-branded product code I believe. Is this normal?
Sellout SMS - Off
PCode - GT-I9100LKAXEU
Mode: Test
how about going to intra thread and download official rom + csc u want and flash it via odin?
Slow N Stupid said:
how about going to intra thread and download official rom + csc u want and flash it via odin?
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Was sort of hoping to use the OTA updates as don't always have access to a PC. Any idea how to turn Test Mode off on the S2? Wondered if this was causing an issue?
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Hi Guys,
My Galaxy S2 came with KE7 I bought it in the UK and it's not branded to any network, I flashed CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEU_KE7-v4.0-CWM4 and then the stock kernel and all was good.
A while later I tried to flash the clockworkmod from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118693 ... that flashed OK but I couldn't get into the CWM recovery so I flashed the CF-Root back.
The recovery menu now works, but I still have the warning triangle on boot (I have tried reflashing the stock kernel again). This in itself doesn't bother me too much - I did this a month or 2 ago.
I've been told by someone that there is an upgrade available via Kies, however when connecting the phone Kies on Windows just tries to connect for ages and then gives up. (I have disabled USB debugging). Not that it should be relevant but I have previously removed Kies.apk, KiesAir.apk and kieswifi.apk using g-script but I put these back before trying to do this.
My phone currently reports:
Android: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKE4
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE7-CL215725 [email protected] #2
Build: GINGERBREAD.XWKE7
Looking at these values, is the mix of XX and XW correct? (It's possible that I might have downloaded the wrong CF-root version the second time)
All I would really like to do is get the official version Samsung version and then root the phone. I believe that the Kies upgrade would still keep all applications.
Any help would be much appreciated.
You can find official, stock roms in the development threads
Sent from my GT-I9100
Thanks.
I've seen the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 but I'm not sure which is the correct stock firmware for me.
Given the other issues I've described above I'm a bit 'concerned' that I've already done something wrong :S
EDIT:Re-editting my post cos Im blind and cant read good
Sorry dude I got all screwed-up there I have ta apolagize.Anyway you can download the one i told you and all will be cool as its a UK+Europe generic as stated and its XWKF3 but you are indeed on KE7 and you will find it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
its XWKE7 ,Build Date 18/05/2011 generic XEU
.TO root go to this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
its a kernel flash via odin that takes,from hitting the start button,about 10 seconds to complete.It roots and puts CWM on your phone.The kernel you want is one of the first ones (xx-xeu-ke7).You Cant go wrong its all explained.
EDIT: You can also check to see if it really is unbranded by checking your product code by typing this number and checking the last 3 letters of your code *2767*4387264636#
Thanks very much. The PCode I have is GT-I9100LKAXEU.
I'm going to try the latest KI3 and see how that goes, failing that I'll reflash the I9100XWKE7_I9100XXKE4_I9100XEUKD1 I've just got (I note that this lists KE4 and KE7 in the filename, which does match the version I currently have).
The important part about your code is the XEU which is your local CSC.this is recognized by kies when you connect.The first thing Kies does when you connect is rcognize this code to identify the phone and look for the appropriate firmware update.When you flash a new firmware if its not official obviously kies wont understand it cos it doesnt register.Your Product Code says your phone is a UK model (XEU) so for example if you flash an official firmware and by default the phone sets KOR then kies has 2 conflicting CSCs and thus might decide not to connect.If you want your phone to work properly on kies then when you flash an official FW make sure you have XEU selected as your CSC marking *#272*(IMEI)# this will then reboot your phone although its always good to do a factory rest too.Do this anyway although not on an official FW as it might not always set the CSC to your area so it pays to check.
This is what Kies looks at for an upgrade .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089874
Spoof FW Check Fus may be worth a search also.
jje
I have rooted my phone then flashed the firmware with XEU (Generic UK+Europe) : http://www.multiupload.com/ZZYM5ZAFA0
From my understanding i can change the csc from tmu to xeu.This i am unable to do,also when i plug phone into kies ,I get the message this version cannot be updated.
What is going on? i have read posts that the above can be done?
Can someone please advise me?
update to this, when i do *#272 to change the csc i am unable, just one choice, of tmu.However *#1234# i have csc i9100xeukd1.
What about kies not giving updates ? I wish i left it as it was .
In recovery mode i see cant access to system csc tmu system
Successfully applied multi csc , What does this mean ?
version is a frankenstein version with several different files used not stock, which means that kies will not recognize it.
to change csc do the following type in the following code *#272*your IMEI# in phone dialer and the pick the csc you want.
where can i find a proper rom that will upgrade on kies??
also i have tried to change the csc, it does not work as i already stated.
crazydiamond1970 said:
where can i find a proper rom that will upgrade on kies??
also i have tried to change the csc, it does not work as i already stated.
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Look for intratechs original firmware thread in original development section.
Download the latest carrier specific firmware for your carrier and flash via Odin. Should have one for yours with the correct csc.
Probably will need to clear caches etc when downgrading.
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Does this mean that i will forever be stuck with Tmu in the csc?
I dont really want to go back or downgrade its my phone on pay as you go.
Edit: you will only be able to upgrade with kies if you flash your regions stock firmware like I said before.
You have other options to update though.
Odin
Checkfus
CWM for Custom firmware.
Can download any csc and flash via Odin or use multi csc and set it like the previous post.
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Maybe i have read to much into flashing/rooting and confused myself
I was under the impression that even if the phone was upgraded via oden that kies would still possibly give an, this is the most up to date firmware. and not what i see that is this version cannot be updated.
I took the firmware that gave or so i think csc for xeu ,but phone still gives csc as tmu with *#272 imei on dail pad.
I have cym and superuser on phone , but have no idea how to use it
I did a factory reset plugged into kies , and now have an update...
old pda kf3 phone ke7 csc kd1 (xeu)
new pda ki4 phone ki1 csc kh2 (xeu)
Hi All. I wonder if someone can help.
My CSC is permanently set to AEU regardless of what firmware I flash with Odin. Which is one of the reasons I believe I'm unable to update through Kies anymore - I got a message that this software can't be updated.
As before I was always able to update through Kies with installed older original firmware.
However, when I check the CSC in the phone shows XEU, but Kies shows AEU? I believe that my multi CSC is also gone as I don't have any other CSC to chose from when I try to change it. Multi CSC also can't be accessed when flashing.
I've been reading many posts for the last week or so, but I can't find the answer.
Your help is well appreciated
1) Install FW with proper CSC if not already done
2) on phone dialpad: *#272*IMEI# (replace "IMEI" with the actual IMEI of your phone)
3) select desired CSC and hit install
This procedure will wipe everything (=factory reset), usually even reset date/time and set the new CSC.
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If that doesn't work, look (after making a backup!) into your EFS:
/efs/imei/mps_code.dat
Look what code is entered there and edit it manually (after making backup!)
Hi,
I give you an alternative solution, you can install the Samsung Galaxy S / S2 CSC apps from market to reset your location *** Please be reminded that changing CSC would erase your data, backup your phone before you go on.
Many thanks for the advise.
I'll give it a try and will let you know the outcome
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dragodr1 said:
Hi All. I wonder if someone can help.
My CSC is permanently set to AEU regardless of what firmware I flash with Odin. Which is one of the reasons I believe I'm unable to update through Kies anymore - I got a message that this software can't be updated.
As before I was always able to update through Kies with installed older original firmware.
However, when I check the CSC in the phone shows XEU, but Kies shows AEU? I believe that my multi CSC is also gone as I don't have any other CSC to chose from when I try to change it. Multi CSC also can't be accessed when flashing.
I've been reading many posts for the last week or so, but I can't find the answer.
Your help is well appreciated
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Here is another possible solution:
1.
Go to the thrid post "Frankenstein Firmwares" of Intratech's thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
2. Download the latest version for your region => XWKJ1.
This already contains CSC: XEUKH2.
Optionally download the best CSC for your region/provider.
3. Flash this ROM in PDA section (and maybe CSC in CSC section) of Odin.
If using a MultiCSC, you should choose XEU in CSC selection menu after dialing *#272*Device IMEI#.
Good luck !
Hi
Ok so I was with o2 on KF3, I've now flashed stock samsung firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
I'm using the most up to date XEU one which is
XWKI4
Firmware info
PDA:XWKI4
PHONE: XXKI1
Date: 14/09/2011
Android 2.3.4
All o2 stuff has disapeared. I've read through the forums on changing the CSC and am confused.
Do I need to change it to XEU now to be able to update through kies? currently it comes up as 02U.
The firmware flash didn't reset my phone everything was as before. Which was nice, however I want the option to get the updates through kies or by flash.
Am i right in thinking I would have to change my CSC for this?
I see views but no replies - anyone no the answer or is it a smarties job?
Tried to change it anyway but phone wont let me dont even get a keyboard. Stuck it on clipboard selected all on 02U then pasted XEU ontop all i got was an error to say it had to be 3 characters any clues?
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So after some more internet scouring and no help here it appears i need to flash a multi csc fw then change csc then reflash the one i have now......... Can anybody verify if this is correct or not?
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To use kies again you will have to flash back to the original firmware,in your case carrier firmware,that came with you phone.If your firmware is not official or doesnt match your product code then kies will say that "this firmware cannot be updated" although your phone will still connect.The CSC firmware you have is a mono-csc package.If you try to change it or install a custom ROM on top it will say "CSC-UNKNOWN" because for custom ROMs and other changes to be done there needs to be at leats 3 CSCs in the firmware.The best thing you can do if you want to stay on this firmware is stay with XEU for your region or if you want flash the OXA multi CSC pack.It has varios CSCs to choose but i cant remember if it has XEU.You could always flash a custom ROM that has a multi CSC package built in to it like Omega ROM which im using but this of course means you cant use Kies.So the choice is yours.Stay with XEU if you want to keep to stock or OXA-multi CSC if you want to flash a custom ROM or back to your original carrier firmware to keep using Kies.
EDIT: Theres nothing Kies can do for you that XDA cant.Im in Spain on XXKI4 (Poland 2.3.5.) running Omega XT v3.0 ROM which has a EUR CSC for Europe built in to the ROM itself.So Ive got a Europe CSC thats works fantastic with a version of android that isnt even released in my country and a ROM thats fast and stable that gives me 2 days battery life with 3G on all day with moderate use.
thanks
Hi
Thanks for that, I guess I just wanted the best of both worlds, to be able to flash official roms from XDA as they come out for XEU but also have the ability to do the same through kies - ODIN was painless enough so as u say there's nothing kies can do for me that xda can't in that respect
Eureaka
So I factory re-set my phone from the recovery menu.......bang csc now reads xeu so it would seem to be that flashing the firmware as above won't sort csc on it's own unless a multi csc, but it doesn't matter which route u pick multi/single csc fw package you have to factory re-set to change it.
At least I know if I ever need to send the phone back to 02 I reflash, factory re-set and everything is as should be, although will the binary counter hint i've been flashing?
kpsmithuk said:
So I factory re-set my phone from the recovery menu.......bang csc now reads xeu so it would seem to be that flashing the firmware as above won't sort csc on it's own unless a multi csc, but it doesn't matter which route u pick multi/single csc fw package you have to factory re-set to change it.
At least I know if I ever need to send the phone back to 02 I reflash, factory re-set and everything is as should be, although will the binary counter hint i've been flashing?
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For the counter just buy a jig on ebay or maybe from a store if you can find one that sells them.Ebay always has them.It wipes the counter clean so Samsung dont know that yourve been playing around cos if the counter isnt at 0 then your warranty is void.Cost 2 bucks.The latest 2.3.5 official firmwares,also available here on XDA,have a new bootloader which is un-wipeable but there is an odin flashable old bootloader which allows you to flash the latest version and still wipe the counter.you can read about it here at the bottom of the Frankenstein section bellow XXKI3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
I also wanted the best of both worlds but at the end of the day all official kies firmwares you can find here from the link i just gave you anyway and flashing custom ROMs and back to stock and custom and stock again could also put your IMEI in danger of being corrupt.
EDIT: Heres a good IMEI backup method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
Wasn't aware of that risk! Will have to get a jig as if phone busts it will have to go back via my insurance company and I'm sure they will check!
Also I've got Odin 4.42 now not odin 3 1.85 does anyone know how to use it to flash the GS2 as it's options are slightly different e.g one tarball support - dedicated option rather than just pointing the pda field at the single tar.
also the reset time has a value of 300 rather than just being a tick box. Other than that it's pretty much the same
kpsmithuk said:
Wasn't aware of that risk! Will have to get a jig as if phone busts it will have to go back via my insurance company and I'm sure they will check!
Also I've got Odin 4.42 now not odin 3 1.85 does anyone know how to use it to flash the GS2 as it's options are slightly different e.g one tarball support - dedicated option rather than just pointing the pda field at the single tar.
also the reset time has a value of 300 rather than just being a tick box. Other than that it's pretty much the same
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About the new Odin im not sure.If your not sure then its probably a fail-safe bet to stick to v1.85,at least you know it works and messing around with things that your not sure about could end up with a bricked phone.Ive been flashing for donkeys and im happy with v1.85.If it aint broken....so ill stick with it.A jigs good to have just incase.If something happens you need to wipe the counter before sending it back.An IMEI backup is a MUST HAVE.Not really if your only flashing original firmwares but if you want to flash custom ROMs then YES its possible that something could go wrong.Happens not to often,to some people never,but if you dont have a backup then there is no way you can get your original IMEI back without sending it back to the service centre and that will cost you.No IMEI means on conection at all.No 3G,HSPDA or even signal.Not good at all
Cheers for the advice will stick to 1.85 it works lol yeah i stick to official fw interested to know how imei can get fried though
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Hi, guys!
I've been searching for a while now but can't find the answers I need.
Recently, I upgraded my S2 via Odin from:
PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100XXKI1
CSC: I9100OXFKE1
(2.3.4, Croatia)
file: I9100XWKI4_I9100OXFKE1_TRA.zip
to:
PDA: I9100BUKJ3
PHONE: I9100BUKI1
CSC: I9100VIPKI2
(2.3.5, Croatia - VIPNET)
file: I9100BUKJ3_I9100VIPKI2_VIP.zip
You might ask why did I flash the branded firmware - I did it because I was tired of waiting for updates that would come who knows when and Vipnet already had them.
Now, here's my problem description:
On the 2.3.4 firmware, after typing in this code: *#272*IMEI#, I could see lots of sales codes including the "TRA" code that works with Kies in my country. Kies also sees the firmware correctly (.../.../...) - no problems here.
On the 2.3.5 firmware I can see only one code and that's the one in the text field, there are no codes to select and change. Kies says that my current firmware version is: I9100BUKJ3/I9100VIPKI2/I9100BUKI1/I9100BUKJ3 (TRA)
and that my device does not support software upgrading via Kies.
Something happened here that got the software version confused, I believe it should be: BUKJ3/BUKI1/VIPKI2 (TRA)
So, finally my questions are:
How can I correct this software version/csc thing in order to get Kies willing to update my phone again?
Is there a croatian 2.3.5 firmware that installs correctly or csc I can flash to fix this?
Thank you!
Ivan
Edit:I just wanted to tell you that I've found the way to fix Kies after flashing the update with Odin. The answer is quite simple - just format your computer and reinstall windows. If you're not able to do that, use some tools that will clean your registry and your disk of all the junk that Kies put in it.
Kies now sees my software version as it should from the beginning
from reading what you have written it seems that you have flashed a leaked firmware..
if thats the case then kies would respond the way it is till the official update rolls out..!
its nothimg to worry about because you can always change firmwares via odin!
hit the thanks button if i helped you..
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playlet said:
Hi, guys!
and that my device does not support software upgrading via Kies.
Unless the codes match firmware uploaded to Kies then it cannot update .
Once you start altering the firmware you may no longer have matching codes .
Or their is no update for those codes .So, finally my questions are:How can I correct this software version/csc thing in order to get Kies willing to update my phone again?
Flash the original firmware or the same vendors firmware .
Remove Kies and Kies registry settings reinstall and try .
Or flash stock rom via Odin from the stock rom thread or search for the CheckFUS page may help .
jje
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pls visit the thread..it may be helpful to get your CSC....and instructions...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
hit thanks if helped.......
Kies works with the original firmware that was installed on the phone (after flashing again). I just wanted to flash the newer firmware but on the other service provider since there is no update for my provider. The phone is not locked...
Would it be safe to flash ONLY the CSC (CSC_I9100VIPKI2.tar.md5) file from Odin (after the 2.3.5 firmware from the first post)?
Would that fix the wrong software version I've been getting from Kies?
playlet said:
Would it be safe to flash ONLY the CSC (CSC_I9100VIPKI2.tar.md5) file from Odin (after the 2.3.5 firmware from the first post)?
Modems kernels or CSC can be swapped around
Would that fix the wrong software version I've been getting from Kies?
Unlikely as CSC is just a list of the local area networks settings thats not actually needed for the phone to work .
jje
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Okay then, I'll stick to this 2.3.5 firmware until there is official ICS for Croatia.
Thank you!
I just remembered something - I flashed the .tar.md5 file under the PDA section in Odin. Is that maybe the cause of this? Would 3 separate files for PDA, PHONE and CSC make a difference?
playlet said:
I just remembered something - I flashed the .tar.md5 file under the PDA section in Odin. Is that maybe the cause of this? Would 3 separate files for PDA, PHONE and CSC make a difference?
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No if the tar has the modem and csc in it its all flashed as one through PDA
But their are some firmwares around that are in three parts
Flash via PDA rom Plus Modem In Phone and CSC in CSC .
They can always be flashed again /or separate .
jje
Is there some procedure for splitting the .tar or are those 3 parts something different than files in the .tar?
playlet said:
Is there some procedure for splitting the .tar or are those 3 parts something different than files in the .tar?
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No the usual on XDA is single file with all in .
On samfirmware it can be three separate files PDA Modem and CSC .
jje
OK, thanks again
Hi, guys!
I just wanted to tell you that I've found the way to fix Kies after flashing the update with Odin. The answer is quite simple - just format your computer and reinstall windows. If you're not able to do that, use some tools that will clean your registry and your disk of all the junk that Kies put in it.
Kies now sees my software version as it should from the beginning
Could you please share with us, what registry files need to be cleaned. A step by step instuction " if available" would be heaven sent
playlet said:
Hi, guys!
I just wanted to tell you that I've found the way to fix Kies after flashing the update with Odin. The answer is quite simple - just format your computer and reinstall windows. If you're not able to do that, use some tools that will clean your registry and your disk of all the junk that Kies put in it.
Kies now sees my software version as it should from the beginning
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I really don't know. I formatted my hard drive and reinstalled a fresh copy of windows so I don't have any info that would be useful to you
playlet said:
I really don't know. I formatted my hard drive and reinstalled a fresh copy of windows so I don't have any info that would be useful to you
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Wow, just for Kies
Anyway, I think you could just : unninstal kies, download ccleaner or something like that, everything 2x, restart pc, reinstall kies.
I don't mind doing that as long as the result is good
Hi! Where I can download 2.3.5 for SGS2.
Link?
Thanks!
Davor
Search Samfirmware.com for the firmware you need.
Yes, type i9100 in the site's search box and them look for firmwares for Croatia. It's there...