I bought my phone off of ebay which already had a custom rom installed. I asked the seller and he said hes not sure. Now I want to go back to stock samsung firmware but I don't know which stock firmware I should download. Can someone help? thanks
Is there a Stock firmware I can download for my phone and make it 100% stock? If so, how do I know which one that is? Thanks.
Read the guides and faqs before you brick your phone .
Stock firmware is here you do not know what the origin of your phone is then neither does anybody else .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
JJEgan said:
Read the guides and faqs before you brick your phone .
Stock firmware is here you do not know what the origin of your phone is then neither does anybody else .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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So since I don't know what region my phone is from, can I flash any of the firmwares listed in that link? My i9100 is international version because it has the physical home button. please tell me I don't want to brick my phone by downloading the wrong region firmware. thanks.
Yes any version providing it is a i9100 not i9100G or some other model .
jje
JoJo2211 said:
So since I don't know what region my phone is from, can I flash any of the firmwares listed in that link? My i9100 is international version because it has the physical home button. please tell me I don't want to brick my phone by downloading the wrong region firmware. thanks.
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What is your intension to going back to Stock? since you have no warantee issue..
enjoy any of the stable custom rom...
also you can check region wise firmwares releases here www.sammobile.com
You wont brick your phone by downloading the wrong region ROM. You can put any version from any country only if your phone model is I9100 and not I9100G or any of the AT&T or T-Mo ****!
Just go to about phone and see the build number and kernel and all, you'll probably find the rom and kernel.
Thank you, you two (JJEgam and frankimm) are the only ones that actually answered my question. Thanks again!
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I was going to tag this on to the debranding how-to thread but the forum won't let me post there..
..after downloading the stock samsung KE7 firmware I entered the code to bring up the CSC menu.
It says O2U in the white box at the top of the screen but below is a single blank option - it doesn't say XEU anywhere.
What difference does it make? Is it just that I won't be able to update in future using KIES?
CSC nothing to do with updates via Kies .
Kies will update the O2 firmware but may not update flashed firmware as the codes may not match on the server .
See the CSC thread if you want to flash an XEU CSC but that may wipe your phone . If the phone works dont bother as CSC is not relevant .
jje
Thanks for the reply
Yes the phone works. Except that when Kies connects it does not tell me the current firmware or whether it is the latest or not.
I have downloaded what I believe to be samsung stock firmware so I would have though Kies wouldn't have a problem recognizing it.
In nearly two years i have never got Kies to update stock firmware .
Original firmware yes stock never though some claim it does .
LuffarJoh would not need all that hard work if it was true .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110160
jje
JJEgan said:
In nearly two years i have never got Kies to update stock firmware .
Original firmware yes stock never though some claim it does .
LuffarJoh would not need all that hard work if it was true .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110160
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Thanks for the links... interesting reading..
I've just run check fus downloader and it's found the firmware from O2 is KE2.. correct.. so if I download that firmware file I can flash my phone back to stock using odin?
And conversely if I ask it to find the latest firmware for the stock european region I can flash that to my phone too (it is KE7 so I think that is what I have done already)
alfapoodle said:
Thanks for the links... interesting reading..
I've just run check fus downloader and it's found the firmware from O2 is KE2.. correct.. so if I download that firmware file I can flash my phone back to stock using odin?
Yes but O2 firmware download is posted in the branded roms post in dev section .
And conversely if I ask it to find the latest firmware for the stock european region I can flash that to my phone too (it is KE7 so I think that is what I have done alread
Yes probably
Most networks have upgraded no further than KE2 probably waiting for 2.3.4 release .
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Hi guys,
Just to double check before I flash CF-Root, if I want to return to full stock including recovery, flashing a stock ROM without the PIT file will do so correct? I just want the option to return to a vanilla ROM and recovery if I choose.
I did search the forum, but it was all a bit vague.
Thanks!
rayleterleir said:
Hi guys,
Just to double check before I flash CF-Root, if I want to return to full stock including recovery, flashing a stock ROM without the PIT file will do so correct? I just want the option to return to a vanilla ROM and recovery if I choose.
I did search the forum, but it was all a bit vague.
Thanks!
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Yes
You might want to get a Jig to reset the flash count.
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Yes
You might want to get a Jig to reset the flash count.
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I'm sorry, i'm new to flashing the S2. Flash count?
Samsung has now put a counter on the phone which helps sales staff and engineers to find out if the phone has been rooted of flashed before.
dragon546 said:
Samsung has now put a counter on the phone which helps sales staff and engineers to find out if the phone has been rooted of flashed before.
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Ah I see, well, I haven't had to take any of my phones back for warranty work yet. This is more for my own peace of mind, I like to be able to return to full stock, completely clean. Many thanks for the quick response!
Flash your original saved rom or flash providers rom from dev thread or flash stock Samsung rom .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Zero custom rom counter if needed .
Custom Rom Counter .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068522
jje
Hi all - similar question as I want to (potentially) return my SGS2 to stock before I sell it. I have already rooted & flashed ROM so familiar with CWM / Odin / etc. but am unsure which firmware I should be using. Is there a difference for US / UK devices; how do I decide which one to download from Intratech's link ?
I have a USB jig so will reset the flash count afterward.
TIA
Download the firmware that matches your original firmware .
jje
JJEgan said:
Download the firmware that matches your original firmware .
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That's what I was planning but can't find the bit of paper where I wrote that down
Any way of finding out by HW build / serial / etc. ? Phone was originally locked to T-Mobile but I SIM unlocked it.
I've seen on other threads that the Carphone Warehouse (CPW) firmware is unlocked so may be OK - any thoughts ?
maxip said:
That's what I was planning but can't find the bit of paper where I wrote that down
Any way of finding out by HW build / serial / etc. ? Phone was originally locked to T-Mobile but I SIM unlocked it.
I've seen on other threads that the Carphone Warehouse (CPW) firmware is unlocked so may be OK - any thoughts ?
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Yes use CPW firmware only difference is CSC is CPW and that covers most UK networks .
jje
Hi,
I am looking to revert back to stock rom. As the shared sites are shut down cannot find any other place to look for. here is what i need :
BOKF3 uk tmobile version
Firmware info: PDA:BOKF3|PHONE:BOKF1|CSC:TMUKF1
Thanks
Hi Sam1,
See the thread of intratech " [ROMS]Official i9100 carrier branded firmware download for Odin Flash"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
BOKF3:http://www.multiupload.com/15O4TE3FBT
Firmware info: PDA:BOKF3|PHONE:BOKF1|CSC:TMUKF1
Good luck!
I don't think Multiupload has been shut down. Probably, its just temporarily down.
Is this an original dev?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
@Danny04: Thanks but it is still multiupload, which has been shut down and the link no longer exist.
@3xeno: it has been shut down by fbi so means permanent ...
@Princeomi: i need the original stock
Have you asked in Intratech's thread if he has a copy (he probably doesn't, but you never know) ? If he doesn't have a copy, I doubt you'll find anyone else on here who does.
Why not flash the latest official firmware available for your carrier/country ?
@MistahBungle : where can i find the official firmware(uk version)?
sam1 said:
Hi,
I am looking to revert back to stock rom. As the shared sites are shut down cannot find any other place to look for. here is what i need :
BOKF3 uk tmobile version
Firmware info: PDA:BOKF3|PHONE:BOKF1|CSC:TMUKF1
Thanks
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Search for CHECKFUS and download yourself .
jje
@JJEgan: what is checkfus
sam1 said:
@JJEgan: what is checkfus
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Search >> Try Google
for CHECKFUS ... the name
and download yourself >> download the firmware yourself
Sorry i dont have links to every useful post on XDA .
jje
hi i've been trying to get stock rom and kernal for 3 uk so i can update my phone through kies to get the new ICS 4.0.3 because it has been released today for download through kies on Three.
this is the information of my current kernal etc..
Android version - 2.3.4
Baseband version - I9100XXKI1
Kernal version - 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE2-CL187606 [email protected] #2
Build number - GINERBREAD.XWK14
can someone link me the required files or something in order for me to update through Kies to ICS? 90% of all links in the stock rom thread don't work because multiupload is down, please help me..
Samfirmware.com has stock roms.
Kaze105 said:
Samfirmware.com has stock roms.
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ok but what ones do i need? to be all on default 3 UK carrier settings? can you link me?
magnog said:
ok but what ones do i need? to be all on default 3 UK carrier settings? can you link me?
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STOCK is SAMSUNG firmware .
If you want 3uk firmware then restore your original saved rom.
Not bothered to save it then CHECKFUS is probably your route to 3uk firmware .
jje
JJEgan said:
STOCK is SAMSUNG firmware .
If you want 3uk firmware then restore your original saved rom.
Not bothered to save it then CHECKFUS is probably your route to 3uk firmware .
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well just want the original stuff that came when i got the phone originally, any idea as to what i need?
magnog said:
well just want the original stuff that came when i got the phone originally, any idea as to what i need?
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If you as the owner don't know then nobody else will know .
Just guess at a version of 3uk firmware for your location .
Or ask on a 3uk forum what is your firmware .
jje
KI8 is the newest Gingerbread Three ROM apart from the ICS build released today.
I don't have it to upload though, I only have I9100XWKE1 which is a very old build, But if you can't find KI8 Three stock anywhere I'll upload it somewhere for you.
[edit] Infact I have KI8 on my PC if you can't find it online let me know.
Personally though I'd just flash LP7 much better than LPQ that Three have released today & not as much bloatware!
Because I am a really nice person, Don't complain about speeds this was the first link that would let me upload over 300mb
http://www.filefactory.com/file/c423f20/n/GT-I9100_H3G_I9100XWKI8_I9100H3GKI2_I9100NEKI2_tar_zip
Unzip first & then Flash with Odin3 PDA mode.
Guide here to show you how: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 Under "Flashing Firmware with Odin"
Make sure to wipe cache etc
hi,my name is gaurav and am from india.I own a SGS3GT I9300 with the following:-
GT-I9300 Galaxy S III
PDA: I9300XXEMG5
CSC: I9300ODDEMG1
MODEM: I9300DDEMG2
after flashing a few roms and loosing my IMEI in the process and then with a lot of help from rootSU i was able to get my phone working again,although i have come to an uderstanding that i've to keep my baseband to MG2 only but my problem is how to check the baseband in any of the roms with so many roms available for flashing(i've been told to look into the thread but in some cases i couldn't find the baseband)
is there a system of naming the roms which i obviously don't know which gives an indication of the baseband and how does one comes to know whether a roms has baseband or not
help
thanks in advance....
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hi,my name is gaurav and am from india.I own a SGS3GT I9300 with the following:-
GT-I9300 Galaxy S III
PDA: I9300XXEMG5
CSC: I9300ODDEMG1
MODEM: I9300DDEMG2
after flashing a few roms and loosing my IMEI in the process and then with a lot of help from rootSU i was able to get my phone working again,although i have come to an uderstanding that i've to keep my baseband to MG2 only but my problem is how to check the baseband in any of the roms with so many roms available for flashing(i've been told to look into the thread but in some cases i couldn't find the baseband)
is there a system of naming the roms which i obviously don't know which gives an indication of the baseband and how does one comes to know whether a roms has baseband or not
help
thanks in advance....
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the question should be phrased as "how will i know which rom has a modem also flashed along with it."
DDEMG2 modem flashable zip
flash any rom (firmware version above MG2) if your baseband changes flash the above modem. baseband will return to ddemg2.
If its a stock rom modem is named .
If its a custom rom it may not have a modem .
You would be far better off not flashing any rom if your phone is now working .
jje
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the question should be phrased as "how will i know which rom has a modem also flashed along with it."
DDEMG2 modem flashable zip
flash any rom (firmware version above MG2) if your baseband changes flash the above modem. baseband will return to ddemg2.
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Thanks for the zip file.
I've understood a lot with your help and now only tell me this firmware version above mg2 you are referring to is for PDA,CSC OR MODEM and this is flashable via odin or cwm.?.One more thing i read about coding of samsung and according to that my country code is DD so what does XX signifies in my PDA???.I know it's irritating but a little help from you will go a long way in making me understand......
thanks in advance
JJEgan said:
If its a stock rom modem is named .
If its a custom rom it may not have a modem .
You would be far better off not flashing any rom if your phone is now working .
jje
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lol i do agree although not totally what's the fun in taking a bit of risk and with extensive guides on this and experts like you am increasing my knowledge base...
thanks in advance
gauravinvouge said:
Thanks for the zip file.I've understood a lot with your help and now only tell methis firmware version above mg2 you are referring to is for PDA,CSC OR MODEM.One more thing i read about coding of samsung and according to that my country code is DD so what does XX signifies in my PDA???.I know it's irritating but a little help from you will go a long way in making me understand......
thanks in advance
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When i say mg2 i am referring to pda
XX=Country code (for indian firmware pda will have DD .. but you can use any firmware version.. country specific firmwares help in region specific updates from samsung)
M=year (A=2001 B=2002 and so on.. so M= 2013)
G=month (A=jan B=feb c=mar and so on.. so G=July)
2=revision number
All this have been answered 100s of time.. if u had read sticky threads in general section you would have seen them..
since i had free time i replied others would have just ignored you !
MoonBlade said:
When i say mg2 i am referring to pda
XX=Country code (for indian firmware pda will have DD .. but you can use any firmware version.. country specific firmwares help in region specific updates from samsung)
M=year (A=2001 B=2002 and so on.. so M= 2013)
G=month (A=jan B=feb c=mar and so on.. so G=July)
2=revision number
All this have been answered 100s of time.. if u had read sticky threads in general section you would have seen them..
since i had free time i replied others would have just ignored you !
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that's what it is everybody thinks one doesn't read,had i not read i would not have been able to restore my efs and not known about country code...only thing is the more one reads the more one discovers his ignorance ........
but anyways so by your explanation my pda should have been DDEMG5 but it's XXEMG5 at the moment and i've checked it from sammobile and xda also that XXEMG5 is the latest firmware for gti9300 in india. So what's wrong?
and i think the zip file will be used in CWM only?
gauravinvouge said:
that's what it is everybody thinks one doesn't read,had i not read i would not have been able to restore my efs and not known about country code...only thing is the more one reads the more one discovers his ignorance ........
but anyways so by your explanation my pda should have been DDEMG5 but it's XXEMG5 at the moment and i've checked it from sammobile and xda also that XXEMG5 is the latest firmware for gti9300 in india. So what's wrong?
and i think the zip file will be used in CWM only?
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latest firmware for india has csc and modem starting with dd so its fine...
i think u have to use odin to flash sammobile firmwares. i have never tried myself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969