Will my warranty will be void if i install ics leaked version???
Are you sure on this?
leaked firmware is from samsung..
Meaning a modded rom based on a leaked Samsung rom?
Meaning the yellow warning triangle during boot?
I dont see a problem with that..
Since its almost impossible to brick S2 phones, I have had my share of
experiences modding mine, and ALWAYS been able to use Odin for fix my messups no matter what..
IF I ever need a Samsung service, I will of course just use Odin, and install a
original kernel, or worst worst, install a full official ICS before deliver to service
Leaked as in beta test roms yes warranty void .
Leaked as in official Samsung ICS released roms no warranty is valid .
jje
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Hej Folks,
this may sound silly but I have some questions on updating the SGS2 firmware
1) Where, except on XDA, can I find the official updates by Samsung?
2) Is there any warranty void flashing those?
3) Do I have to flash them one after another to gain all updates or can I just flash the latest one?
4) What is the latest official Update? I read on XDA something about 05.07 but I do not know the correct name right now.
5) How is it flashed? By Odin or via Kies? Or is it just a user preference?
6) Is there a warranty void getting root?
7) Would my SGS2 be rooted after flashing an update if had root on it before?
Sry for all those question. I come from my "old" HD2 and there i just didn't care about warranty and the danger to brick my phone
so far
Tobias
tobiholz said:
Hej Folks,
this may sound silly but I have some questions on updating the SGS2 firmware
1) Where, except on XDA, can I find the official updates by Samsung?
2) Is there any warranty void flashing those?
3) Do I have to flash them one after another to gain all updates or can I just flash the latest one?
4) What is the latest official Update? I read on XDA something about 05.07 but I do not know the correct name right now.
5) How is it flashed? By Odin or via Kies? Or is it just a user preference?
6) Is there a warranty void getting root?
7) Would my SGS2 be rooted after flashing an update if had root on it before?
Sry for all those question. I come from my "old" HD2 and there i just didn't care about warranty and the danger to brick my phone
so far
Tobias
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1) Where, except on XDA, can I find the official updates by Samsung?
kies if you want to stick to official updates for your country
2) Is there any warranty void flashing those?
no if they are official
3) Do I have to flash them one after another to gain all updates or can I just flash the latest one?
flash the latest one you don't need to go up in steps
4) What is the latest official Update? I read on XDA something about 05.07 but I do not know the correct name right now.
install kies and connect your phone and it will tell you if you are on the latest firmware
5) How is it flashed? By Odin or via Kies? Or is it just a user preference?
either but a lot of users myself included prefer odin (more stable)
6) Is there a warranty void getting root?
yes
7) Would my SGS2 be rooted after flashing an update if had root on it before?
no any stock firmware update will wipe root
Custom kernel will give you an increase in the custom rom counter that needs setting to zero for warranty .
Samsung release a firmware its forwarded to the phone provider who test and eventually upload to Kies .
XDA pick the firmware up usually as soon as Samsung release it .
jje
daleski75 said:
1) Where, except on XDA, can I find the official updates by Samsung?
kies if you want to stick to official updates for your country
2) Is there any warranty void flashing those?
no if they are official
3) Do I have to flash them one after another to gain all updates or can I just flash the latest one?
flash the latest one you don't need to go up in steps
4) What is the latest official Update? I read on XDA something about 05.07 but I do not know the correct name right now.
install kies and connect your phone and it will tell you if you are on the latest firmware
5) How is it flashed? By Odin or via Kies? Or is it just a user preference?
either but a lot of users myself included prefer odin (more stable)
6) Is there a warranty void getting root?
yes
7) Would my SGS2 be rooted after flashing an update if had root on it before?
no any stock firmware update will wipe root
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Thanks! That answered a few of my questions as well.
2) Is there any warranty void flashing those?
no if they are official
In fact I guess yes (only if you don't use Kies and ROM which is not for your product code).
Some days ago I asked Official Samsung Support about flashing official ROM update on my phone. Their answer was that any change to the phone firmware done outside the Official Samsung Support Center (or acredited I guess) will void the warranty. This was a statement from Samsung Poland. So you might want to write/give them a call in your country for verification.
Other thing is that If you revert the phone to the conditions before flashing (e.g. counter, stock rom for given product code, etc.) they will have no way of telling. But then the reason for returning the phone for repair might very well prohibit such revert.
cheers
I've got a galaxy s2 from 02 and it is branded and running o2's flavour of software.
I've attached 2 screenshots to show the version I have.
Is it worth it for me to debrand, what would I realistically gain? I've looked through the forums and it seems there is newer generic firmware available. But there also seems to be mixed opinion as to weather it's worth upgrading. From what I can see I have 2.3.3 KF3 if that helps
It also appears that by flashing generic stock firmware via odin I will still be able to use kies so any future releases will download through kies using the firmware update feature?
Answers as always appreciated.
IF you download, from here, the latest stock Samsung ROM, then you will be able to fool KIES into thinking that your phone is no longer an O2 SGSII but a unbranded one. Thus you will be able to get the next available update of the official stock ROM when it is released via KIES.
The most important feature is an improvement in battery life.
If you stick with the branded ROM, then you have to wait a few months for the stock update to be customised by the operator and released.
This is the most important: if you flash an unbranded ROM, then you have invalidated your phone's warranty. You can simply reflash the O2 branded ROM, again available on here, this will put you phone back in warranty.
ok I see is there a link to the post that has the most recent fw? I will ofc check the dev forum stickies Many thanks for the swift reply and advice.
Without a doubt, so many good custom roms available and more newer stock firmwares. You can undo everything so no need to worry about putting it back to stock o2
cheers
Yeah I think I'll flash to generic stock rom then take in the updates from sammy, I'm blown away with this phone as it is running stock roms.
Will wait for ICS to be available on a un-official rom before I debate custom roms,
As soon as I got my sgs2 from O2, I debranded it straight away
Wow what a difference my phone is marginally faster one booted on 2.3.4 bootup is way quicker internet also seems faster.
Unlike X10i flashing new fw didn't basically factory reset the phone everything was as i left it bar the fw.
Had slight issue where it seemed to hang at the last big galaxy s screen for a minute or 2 when first booted but all phones seem to do this when flashed.
One question - my market hasn't changed os there a new one and should it automatically update?
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Any idea why my Kies latest version says my device is not supported for upgrading via Kies.I have 19100 SGS2 check the screen shot.
Can someone give me links for official 2.3.5 which i can use as a replacement for my device.
I am able to use custom roms but i dont like them i am back to stock Rom. I rooted my phone but i want to go with the original 2.3.5 from Samsung.
I bought the phone in January sim free, for full price from my local mobile phone store. It is running stock android 2.3.4 (build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4). Its been in the online news a lot that ICS would be available by the end of Q1 but still, i am unable to update. I get a message saying my firmware is the latest available.
I live in New Zealand and as far as i understand you (USA) have ICS but what about for me? I'm assuming my phone is the international version so i thought i would have the update by now.
So does anyone know the full story?
Thanks
ICS hasn't been released by any of the NZ telcos yet (I checked with Checkfus). You can pretty much run any ICS stock (or custom for that matter) rom you want. Lots of Odin (mainly stock roms) & CWM flashable (mainly custom) roms on here (search the development sections).
One thing to bear in mind if you do flash a stock ICS rom from another region tho, you may have problems getting updates via Kies in future. If that happens, you'd need to flash a stock rom for your region in order to get Kies updates again. Or you could do what the majority of people on here do, bypass Kies completely (horrible excuse for software) & flash all your roms manually.
As long as you've got an I9100 or I9100T you can flash any firmware for these phones.
Fellow Kiwi here mate, just flash any ics rom thru odin. I've had no issues whatsoever, the latest Lp7 rom with speedmod kernel is the best I've had. You wont regret it.
I'm with telecom, they wont update anything quickly at all.
Hope this helps your decision
Hello guys!
I have Galaxy S3 I9300 GSMH.
It's unbranded, i made a research in the forum and it's supposed to be a factory unlocked phone. following the coment "But as such there is no restriction to use any ROM for any country if your device is unlocked(carrier restriction free)" by dr.ketan in http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1801022
My actual firmware installed is the UBBLG2. It's running ICS 4.0.4.
So, here is the thing, I need to know if I can stall any Official Firmware from Samsung with Jelly Bean 4.1.1.
1. What Official firmware should I install?
2. Should I change the CSC too? indicated in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1646610
3. Can I install the latest Firmware from the I9300UBBLG2 - ICS 4.0.4? Or do I need to update to another firmware version before going for the 4.1.1?
5. will this affect future update notifications by Samsung and Android?
Looking at these site and post we know the lastest firmware is I9300XXDLIB. Should I go with this one?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1646610
Will be this useful to root 4.1.1? http://getmovil.com/android/galaxy-s3-root/
Last thing. OR should I wait for the 4.1.1 release to this baseband version I9300UBBLG2 ?
Take care guys and thanks for all your help.
regency027 said:
Hello guys!
I have Galaxy S3 I9300 GSMH.
It's unbranded, i made a research in the forum and it's supposed to be a factory unlocked phone. following the coment "But as such there is no restriction to use any ROM for any country if your device is unlocked(carrier restriction free)" by dr.ketan in http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1801022
My actual firmware installed is the UBBLG2. It's running ICS 4.0.4.
So, here is the thing, I need to know if I can stall any Official Firmware from Samsung with Jelly Bean 4.1.1.
YES
1. What Official firmware should I install?
Only one JB official the Polish release .
2. Should I change the CSC too? indicated in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1646610
If you want to or have network problems .
3. Can I install the latest Firmware from the I9300UBBLG2 - ICS 4.0.4?
You can but why //
Or do I need to update to another firmware version before going for the 4.1.1?
No
5. will this affect future update notifications by Samsung and Android?
Yes no updates
Will be this useful to root 4.1.1? http://getmovil.com/android/galaxy-s3-root/
Use root from XDA only see the INDEX.
Last thing. OR should I wait for the 4.1.1 release to this baseband version I9300UBBLG2 ?
It will not be released its ICS .
jje
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Thanks for your reply JJEgan
so to make a complete picture we got.
1. I can install JB 4.1.1 Official Firmware Polish Release.
2. I don't have to change the CSC. That must remain untouched.
3. Why will this affect future updates if it is a Official Firmware used on a Factory unlocked I9300? so I won't ever get updates for bug fixes and improvements? How will I handle that?
And
4. JB is supposed to be released on the international Galaxy S3. Why do you say it's never coming to my baseband? being this a international factory unlocked.
5. I've seen too many people in the forum having issues installing JB in their Galaxy S3 like battery drain, Wi-Fi issues etc. That's why question #3. Will i have these issues too with no bug fix updates?
Thanks
regency027 said:
Thanks for your reply JJEgan
so to make a complete picture we got.
1. I can install JB 4.1.1 Official Firmware Polish Release.
YES
2. I don't have to change the CSC. That must remain untouched.
You dont have to no must remain untouched .
3. Why will this affect future updates if it is a Official Firmware used on a Factory unlocked I9300? so I won't ever get updates for bug fixes and improvements? How will I handle that?
Same way as you are now updating via XDA .
And
4. JB is supposed to be released on the international Galaxy S3.
It is being rolled out .
Why do you say it's never coming to my baseband?
Baseband is nothing to do with firmware .
5. I've seen too many people in the forum having issues installing JB in their Galaxy S3 like battery drain, Wi-Fi issues etc. That's why question #3. Will i have these issues too with no bug fix updates?
Your choice make your mind up wait for official update for your phone and as you don't understand the basics that may be best .
Or read and learn and flash stock rom from XDA ,
jje
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Thank again for your help, I don't want to bother you, but you make me feel confused.
First you told me that JB 4.1.1 "will not be released its ICS ."
But you do not clarify Why this official firmware from Samsung does affect future updates. I mean the Reason. WHY?
And then you do not answers my question and just told me "Your choice make your mind up wait for official update for your phone and as you don't understand the basics that may be best ." even when you said before "will not be released its ICS ."
If there is something else i should know please point me in the right direction, i just want to know and learn more to be sure before installing because it doesn't make sense installing JB if you wont ever get updates from Samsung or android for bug fixes and improvement updates.
Sorry if I'm bothering you, don't take it personal.
Repeat you need to read and learn .
Update path official via Kies or OTA OK .
No problem whenever the update is released for your phone you get it .
Alternative via XDA and flash stock rom on day of release no waiting or custom rom .
Example official JB you let us say six weeks wait .
XDA has stock JB released for Poland you can install that .
But you may then lose your official upgrade path as the codes no longer match as you do not have official firmware for your phone .
First you told me that JB 4.1.1 "will not be released its ICS >> no sorry you are confused .
Official Kies and OTA upgrades are not part of XDA .
BASICS SGS3 I9300 International Only .
ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535
INDEX ROMS ETC .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674286
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
WIKI.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_III/GT-I9300
hi,
i have the same phone the I9300gsmh and it died 3 month. and for 3 month now i try to get a repair...
do you know where the phone come? which country ? or how i can get a repair ??
thanks
bobzer said:
hi,
i have the same phone the I9300gsmh and it died 3 month. and for 3 month now i try to get a repair...
do you know where the phone come? which country ? or how i can get a repair ??
thanks
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Samsung service centre .
jje
samsung USA, canada and UK don't know my phone and can't tell me from where is my phone ...
i have to find by myself from where is the phone to call the correct service...
that's 3 month now i already sent the phone in uk they kept it for 2 1/2 month for nothing... I get it back without be repaired and i payed about 100$ of shipping fees (A/R) because it's not a pone from UE
help me please, if anyone can...
bobzer said:
samsung USA, canada and UK don't know my phone and can't tell me from where is my phone ...
i have to find by myself from where is the phone to call the correct service...
that's 3 month now i already sent the phone in uk they kept it for 2 1/2 month for nothing... I get it back without be repaired and i payed about 100$ of shipping fees (A/R) because it's not a pone from UE
help me please, if anyone can...
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Hong Kong probably