Hey guys
I have a problem...
My Galaxy S2 is currently running this firmware with Android 2.3.4:
GT-I9100_XEN_I9100CEKI2_I9100XENKH1_I9100XXKI1
CSC = XEN
I get told that there is an update waiting in OTA , so I let it download, reboots, starts to install, stops at 33%, reboots, tells me that it failed and that I need to try via KIES or contact Samsung.
But when I go into Kies... there is no button to let me update my firmware... it just tells me my current firmware version, nothing else like it usually would...
Not custom ROM, no root, battery 100%. Wifi/HSPA makes no difference.... any advice? My friend has the same phone with the same firmware and it works fine with him?
Suggestions?
As it is a Dutch firmware:
Do I need to be in The Netherlands for the update?
Need a Dutch SIM card?
TheAlteredState said:
Hey guys
I have a problem...
My Galaxy S2 is currently running this firmware with Android 2.3.4:
GT-I9100_XEN_I9100CEKI2_I9100XENKH1_I9100XXKI1
CSC = XEN
I get told that there is an update waiting in OTA , so I let it download, reboots, starts to install, stops at 33%, reboots, tells me that it failed and that I need to try via KIES or contact Samsung.
But when I go into Kies... there is no button to let me update my firmware... it just tells me my current firmware version, nothing else like it usually would...
Not custom ROM, no root, battery 100%. Wifi/HSPA makes no difference.... any advice? My friend has the same phone with the same firmware and it works fine with him?
Suggestions?
As it is a Dutch firmware:
Do I need to be in The Netherlands for the update?
Need a Dutch SIM card?
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Yes, I think that the CSC does not match your current region.
That's why KIES does not support your phone for a firmware update.
I recommend to download and flash the latest ROM from Intratech's thread (=> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278)
I am running the latest Frankenstein ROM XWLA4 from the third post.
You can combine it with any CSC and modem file you want.
Just put those files into the corresponding section of Odin and flash all at once to your phone.
Stick to Intratech's description (first post).
Alternatively you can use Check Fus Downloader (=> http://fus.nanzen.se/) to check what's the latest officially released firmware version for your phone in your region and download it directly from Samsung servers.
Good luck !
OTA never worked for me ...
Hi,
I have a similar problem.
In my case, whenever I select Settings > About Phone -> Software Update - Update, it says "Connecting to server ..." and then it says "Connection failed".
In the last several months I had this phone, the update never worked from within the phone, and I could only update via KIES. Now I am on 2.3.6 XWKL1
Is this a known bug in SII? I tried to search the forum, but could not find this.
Please help
Regards
Ha! Got it sorted, so simple....
1. Turn off phone
2. Take out SIM
3. Turn on phone
4. Try again
5. Success!
pvsanjay said:
Hi,
I have a similar problem.
In my case, whenever I select Settings > About Phone -> Software Update - Update, it says "Connecting to server ..." and then it says "Connection failed".
In the last several months I had this phone, the update never worked from within the phone, and I could only update via KIES. Now I am on 2.3.6 XWKL1
Is this a known bug in SII? I tried to search the forum, but could not find this.
Please help
Regards
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As OTA is not rolled out yet dont expect firmware by that method .
jje
Related
Pretty much installed XXKG6 on my SGS2 ages ago using ODin, check back a couple of months later and saw i had missed out on loads of updates. I really do not have time in my life to update my phone manually every other day.
My phone still works with Kies perfectly but i can't update/go back to official firmware which you get from kies. Unable to update to Samsung's newest firmware. How can get it back to working like when i first got my phone? When i could just plug it in and Kies did all the work while i go off and do something else. Also do i need a USB jig?
BKsMassive said:
Pretty much installed XXKG6 on my SGS2 ages ago using ODin, check back a couple of months later and saw i had missed out on loads of updates. I really do not have time in my life to update my phone manually every other day.
My phone still works with Kies perfectly but i can't update/go back to official firmware which you get from kies. Unable to update to Samsung's newest firmware. How can get it back to working like when i first got my phone? When i could just plug it in and Kies did all the work while i go off and do something else. Also do i need a USB jig?
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Hey,
should be work, when u flash back to an older stock rom like "KJ3" (without root or anything).
So Kies recognized that it's not the newest and so update to it.
U can check this thread for firmware and install guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Much success.
CHEERS
Hannibal226 said:
Hey,
should be work, when u flash back to an older stock rom like "KJ3" (without root or anything).
So Kies recognized that it's not the newest and so update to it.
U can check this thread for firmware and install guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Much success.
CHEERS
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I will give it a go now, Thanks for the quick reply by the way.
Would it be best to install something like "XWKE2" i think that might of been the original firmware what come with my phone and it also says "Generic XEU (UK)" which is where I'm from so that might help too?
Cheers for the help mate!
Okay i can see
"+++++++[Frankenstein Firmwares]+++++++
These packages below are not official firmware packages, they are Frankenstein package created due to demand for Firmware with different CSC and modems and also leaked firmware packages. KIES will not recognise the firmware so you won't be able to update to new firmware using KIES unless you flash back to a firmware meant for your device first. Otherwise there will always be Odin to use for updates"
Explains why i couldn't update with kies. But now i have tried installing a number of the official firmwares. Half of them boot loop and never turn on. The other half turn on but i get no service and every couple of seconds something pops up about having to force close com.phone.android or something. Plus it no longer connects to Kies.
Please help me out
BKsMassive said:
I will give it a go now, Thanks for the quick reply by the way.
Would it be best to install something like "XWKE2" i think that might of been the original firmware what come with my phone and it also says "Generic XEU (UK)" which is where I'm from so that might help too?
Cheers for the help mate!
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Sure mate,
it doesn't matter what version u take
Cheers
Sent from my Galaxy S2 - I9100 with Sensation Rom!
I have UK unbranded (XEU) Galaxy S II. yesterday Samsung confirmed the ICS update is out.
But when i connect my phone to Kies, it shows "Your device does not support update via Kies" (on Win 7 64bit)
I used the Kies registry patcher 1.8 to spoof the older version, then Kies detected the ICS update and went ahead to download some firmware update.
But it gets stuck while "Preparing components for the update" and never completes
Does anybody has faced similar issue? Any other way to get around it?
i say skip kies and use odin to flash, it will be as official as kies. search and you will find your info.
1: get ROM from checkfus downloader / or xda forum
2: flash using odin
3: wipe
I had the same "Your device does not support update via Kies" issue, also XEU ( and Win7 64bit though I'm not sure that's relevant? ).
Even after re-installing Kies, soft and hard-resetting the phone, rebooting PC, reconnecting device, etc., etc. ( I'd forgotten that some people have previously had success with the registry tweakage... )
I had :-
PDA : I9100XWKH1
PHONE : I9100XXKG5
CSC : I9100XEUKH1
( bought from Phones4U as an O2 upgrade )
I can't find this config anywhere for download, in fact, the only references to it that I can find via Google all seem to state the same problem with Kies not liking it...
So I used Odin to flash 4.0.3, and now Kies tells me that I've got the latest version, so it looks like my problem was that Kies just didn't like my specific version for some reason.
Odin itself is easy to use, I can see why so many people prefer to use it than Kies anyway... that said, I'd still like to understand why Kies didn't like the config that my phone came with from new...
I'm happy with ICS so far, battery calibration was nuts at first, but a reboot, run flat and full-charge seems to have sorted that out.
atifsh said:
i say skip kies and use odin to flash, it will be as official as kies. search and you will find your info.
1: get ROM from checkfus downloader / or xda forum
2: flash using odin
3: wipe
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Some links would be great tho....if I flash with odin will it wipe my data/settings? do I need to do anything to the downloaded file to flash with odin?
Barmie said:
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So I used Odin to flash 4.0.3, and now Kies tells me that I've got the latest version, so it looks like my problem was that Kies just didn't like my specific version for some reason.
Codes on phone match no firmware on the server .
Kies only updates firmware that matches whats on the server .
Phone xxxx XEU
PDA xxxxx POL
CSC xxxxO2UK
Typical reject a phone with 3 different codes none of which can match what has been uploaded .
jje
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cool. I'll better flash with Odin.
Any suggestions for getting backup of phone data?
baxy said:
Some links would be great tho....if I flash with odin will it wipe my data/settings? do I need to do anything to the downloaded file to flash with odin?
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Some reading and searching would be great tho!
Wiping is recommended if you are going from GB to ICS. and no restore from GB either.
Sent from my GT-I9100
I had the same issue, for some reason Kies says it's not able to update if you don't have a full charge, charge the phone up, plugged it back in and it updated
Who use's kies for updating just flash using odin and then wipe, for more info dont post another post just use the search bar
Using ICS from last 4 weeks now
Here is what i did
1. Rooted my GB first to install Titanium backup pro
2. Took a backup of apps through titanium backup
3. Took backup of sms through Go SMS Pro
4. Flashed my SII with Odin
5. Rooted it again
Hi,
I have an unrooted GS II (I9100):
PDA: KJ2
Phone: KI4
CSC: KF2 (XSG)
I tried to upgrade it to ICS via OTA but the installation fails at 11% with the phone rebooting normally and displaying the "firmware update failure" message. I also tried to do it via Kies on my desktop but it gives me a "Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies".
Is there a workaround to this? I really want to get ICS without flashing with odin.
Thanks!
Anyone? Please I really need help!
boeder9 said:
Hi,
I have an unrooted GS II (I9100):
PDA: KJ2
Phone: KI4
CSC: KF2 (XSG)
I tried to upgrade it to ICS via OTA but the installation fails at 11% with the phone rebooting normally and displaying the "firmware update failure" message. I also tried to do it via Kies on my desktop but it gives me a "Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies".
Is there a workaround to this? I really want to get ICS without flashing with odin.
Thanks!
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If you have an officially released firmware (all parts: kernel, PDA, CSC, Modem, etc.) for you phone and your region, KIES and OTA updater should recognize your system and provide the update to the latest release.
The fact that it does not work implicates that there was something changed on your phone - maybe a changed Modem or CSC file?!
You can use Check Fus Downloader from here => http://fus.nanzen.se/ to check the latest officially released firmware for your phone in your region and download it directly from Samsung severs.
It's a Windows application. After installation, you must select the OS (Android), the phone (GT-I9100) and then your region.
Click "Check" and then "Download".
If you extract the downloaded zip file, you get a ROM tar file.
This can be flashed to your phone with Odin.
Have a look here for a short description of how to flash firmwares with Odin => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Once flashed with Odin, you don't need KIES or OTA Updater any more ... it's so easy.
And you don't need to root your phone.
Give it a try !
It_ler said:
If you have an officially released firmware (all parts: kernel, PDA, CSC, Modem, etc.) for you phone and your region, KIES and OTA updater should recognize your system and provide the update to the latest release.
The fact that it does not work implicates that there was something changed on your phone - maybe a changed Modem or CSC file?!
You can use Check Fus Downloader from here => http://fus.nanzen.se/ to check the latest officially released firmware for your phone in your region and download it directly from Samsung severs.
It's a Windows application. After installation, you must select the OS (Android), the phone (GT-I9100) and then your region.
Click "Check" and then "Download".
If you extract the downloaded zip file, you get a ROM tar file.
This can be flashed to your phone with Odin.
Have a look here for a short description of how to flash firmwares with Odin => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Once flashed with Odin, you don't need KIES or OTA Updater any more ... it's so easy.
And you don't need to root your phone.
Give it a try !
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Thanks for the reply, It_ler
I'm thinking a non-stock ROM (official ROM) was installed in my phone by the retailer since the phone is from the UK and the ROM added is for the Middle East region to add Arabic support, could this be why?
Also, flashing with odin, will it give me a the yellow caution triangle and will it void my warranty?
Thank!
boeder9 said:
Thanks for the reply, It_ler
I'm thinking a non-stock ROM (official ROM) was installed in my phone by the retailer since the phone is from the UK and the ROM added is for the Middle East region to add Arabic support, could this be why?
Also, flashing with odin, will it give me a the yellow caution triangle and will it void my warranty?
Thank!
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Yellow caution triangle is only shown when flashing a kernel that was not signed by Samsung while the phone is in download mode. This is most commonly done with Odin, but there are other programs that can be used as well, like Heimdall.
Flashing a completely stock firmware (which has a stock kernel signed by Samsung included) will NOT cause the triangle to appear.
How about the warranty, is it void if I use odin to flash the ROM?
boeder9 said:
How about the warranty, is it void if I use odin to flash the ROM?
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If the warranty is still currently valid, and if the ROM you are flashing is an official package from Samsung that contains a kernel signed by Samsung, then no.
Hi,
Has anyone on Orange in the UK updated to the latest firmware via Kies?
I've just plugged my phone in to Kies and seen the update, and I wanna know if this is what I hope it is... the JELLY BEAN UPDATE!!!
I doubt it, as I've seen nothing online to suggest anyone has it yet.
Let me know people! Thanks for your help!
Without evidence in a build number or Android version its just another old old update .
Orange first never usually months behind .
jje
There is no chance whatsoever that it is Jellybean, Jellybean will be out most likely last of all UK networks for Orange.... the first phone to get the update will be the UK unbranded update.
This update is probably LG8 or LH1....
I've attached a screen print of the message I get in Kies. Not sure if this is the "build number" your referring to. I won't get a version number till I update. I'm holding fire on that till I know it's necessary.
Lennyuk said:
There is no chance whatsoever that it is Jellybean, Jellybean will be out most likely last of all UK networks for Orange.... the first phone to get the update will be the UK unbranded update.
This update is probably LG8 or LH1....
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Last! Damn Orange.
When the unbranded update comes out, is there any way to trick Kies into giving me that? If I sim unlock or something?
Lowyo said:
Last! Damn Orange.
When the unbranded update comes out, is there any way to trick Kies into giving me that? If I sim unlock or something?
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not kies no, but you could use ODIN, you download the file from a link that will be posted on here open ODIN and plug in your phone and press start (not exactly the full process but just to tell you how simple it would be).
You don't need root or anything like that to do this, you could also use the same process to flash back to an Orange Rom if you needed to in the future.
LG very old firmware ..
Use CHECKFUS to download your original current firmware and save it can be flashed via Odin in the future if problems .
jje
Lennyuk said:
not kies no, but you could use ODIN, you download the file from a link that will be posted on here open ODIN and plug in your phone and press start (not exactly the full process but just to tell you how simple it would be).
You don't need root or anything like that to do this, you could also use the same process to flash back to an Orange Rom if you needed to in the future.
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Thanks, I've used Odin before, but just to root a few S2s and my S3. Will keep an eye out for that unbranded update.
Funnily enough I just installed the LG1 radio on my GF's Orange phone last night as I had issues using the LFB Firmware.
I have a UK Three S3. I flashed stock rom and all branding appears to have been removed. My phone will not update OTA or via Keis.
My wife has an unbranded S3 and this updates fine OTA and Keis.
As far as I can tell our phones should be the same.
Why won't mine update OTA and what do I need to do to fix this? I know I can use odin but am getting fed up having to manually download updates.
Dexter_Morgan said:
I have a UK Three S3. I flashed stock rom and all branding appears to have been removed. My phone will not update OTA or via Keis.
My wife has an unbranded S3 and this updates fine OTA and Keis.
As far as I can tell our phones should be the same.
Why won't mine update OTA and what do I need to do to fix this? I know I can use odin but am getting fed up having to manually download updates.
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When you go to: system settings/about device/software update/update
what happens?
go to: system settings/about device
what values do you have for `baseband version`, and what date date do you see in the `kernel version`?
The other day my wifes phone auto updated to XELLA while were in a restaurant. I was still on XELL4 and when I tried to update it said I was already running the latest software. This always happens whenever I try to update this way despite new software being available. It always shows "the latest updates have already been installed".
I have used odin to update to XELLA.
My baseband is I9300XXELLA Kernel date is Sat Dec 22.
Anyone any idea?