[Q] How do you debrand your phone? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My old phone was the original Galaxy S, bought through Phones4U, and thus was an unlocked, unbranded XEU model, with updates coming directly from Samsung and not carriers.
I recently got the SIII, but bought it through Vodafone (haggled for a good deal). As a result, it's branded. How do I go about debranding it? What is the XEU equivalent on the SIII and will it be as simple as rooting and flashing that firmware? Will updates then come directly from Samsung instead of carriers?
I don't care about unlocking the SIM btw. I would just like an unbranded phone.
Cheers!

marv101 said:
My old phone was the original Galaxy S, bought through Phones4U, and thus was an unlocked, unbranded XEU model, with updates coming directly from Samsung and not carriers.
I recently got the SIII, but bought it through Vodafone (haggled for a good deal). As a result, it's branded. How do I go about debranding it? What is the XEU equivalent on the SIII and will it be as simple as rooting and flashing that firmware? Will updates then come directly from Samsung instead of carriers?
I don't care about unlocking the SIM btw. I would just like an unbranded phone.
Cheers!
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Download Odin
Downlaod this http://www.hotfile.com/dl/157313060/aa0b0c5/I9300BVALE4_I9300ORAALE4_ORA.zip.html
Boot into download mode (vol down, home, power)
Choose PDA in Odin, start.
Debranded.
Out of curiosity, what deal did you get?

bortak said:
Download Odin
Downlaod this http://www.hotfile.com/dl/157313060/aa0b0c5/I9300BVALE4_I9300ORAALE4_ORA.zip.html
Boot into download mode (vol down, home, power)
Choose PDA in Odin, start.
Debranded.
Out of curiosity, what deal did you get?
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Which country is that from by the way? And out of curiosity, what is the XEU equivalent in the S3? Is it XXA?
(So this is just as simple as flashing the unbranded firmware then?).
The deal I got is free phone for £31/month, 600 min, 1 GB data, 2 GB Openzone, U/L texts. Usually £36 but they're giving me £5 credit for the next 24 months.
Originally the upgrade was going to be £31/month for 300 min, 500 MB data, U/L texts and £89 for phone. Phoned and complained and they dropped phone to £10 instead. Told them I wasn't happy and got my PAC from them. I then spoke to the Vodafone Twitter team who gave me the free phone but I said I wanted 1 GB data so they upped the plan 600 min and 1 GB but keeping it at £31 (via 24 months £5 credit)

marv101 said:
Which country is that from by the way? And out of curiosity, what is the XEU equivalent in the S3? Is it XXA?
(So this is just as simple as flashing the unbranded firmware then?).
The deal I got is free phone for £31/month, 600 min, 1 GB data, 2 GB Openzone, U/L texts. Usually £36 but they're giving me £5 credit for the next 24 months.
Originally the upgrade was going to be £31/month for 300 min, 500 MB data, U/L texts and £89 for phone. Phoned and complained and they dropped phone to £10 instead. Told them I wasn't happy and got my PAC from them. I then spoke to the Vodafone Twitter team who gave me the free phone but I said I wanted 1 GB data so they upped the plan 600 min and 1 GB but keeping it at £31 (via 24 months £5 credit)
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It's the UK firmware, and yeah pretty much. Doing anything with your S3 is piss easy.
Nice deal! I managed to get 500mb extra data for free at least xD I'm on 300mins/ unlt texts/ 1gb data/ 2gb wifi

I tried to flash a csc via Odin last night but it wouldn't flash as in i couldn't see the ID.COM turn blue like it's supposed to yet when i rooted the phone it went ok, all i want is to get rid of the 3 logo that i see when the phone boots up and closes down, any ideas?
PS - 3 Ireland are doing good deals although a nightmare 24 month contract,but after my phone was robbed i had no option as i couldnt afford to shell out big money again (ive since insured it)
350 flexi units. free 3 to 3 calls and unlimited data - €40.66 a month and a free Galaxy S3

bortak said:
It's the UK firmware, and yeah pretty much. Doing anything with your S3 is piss easy.
Nice deal! I managed to get 500mb extra data for free at least xD I'm on 300mins/ unlt texts/ 1gb data/ 2gb wifi
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I don't need the 600 mins though! I never asked for them. I never used to use up my 300 allowance from before! lol. I was just adamant about the data though - I said it'd be a dealbreaker if you dropped me down to 500 MB

Now this is what I call a deal. 12 month contract on Three, £10 pm. 1gb Internet. 3000 texts, 300 voice minutes, 2000 (might even be 3000) three voice minutes (handy as wife also on Three)

bortak said:
Download Odin
Downlaod this http://www.hotfile.com/dl/157313060/aa0b0c5/I9300BVALE4_I9300ORAALE4_ORA.zip.html
Boot into download mode (vol down, home, power)
Choose PDA in Odin, start.
Debranded.
Out of curiosity, what deal did you get?
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The link for this firmware is orange uk not unbranded

Baryyt said:
The link for this firmware is orange uk not unbranded
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Thanks for pointing that out. I didn't flash it anyway. After pointing out that flashing firmware was all I needed, I'm currently downloaded the latest available (XXALF2 I believe)

marv101 said:
Thanks for pointing that out. I didn't flash it anyway. After pointing out that flashing firmware was all I needed, I'm currently downloaded the latest available (XXALF2 I believe)
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I started downloading it then realised the newest unbranded firmware was xxalf2

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unlock X10 2.1 Firmware

Anybody know the quickest and cheapest place to get an unlock code for my X10. UK Orange version 2.1 firmware
Getting a new Simcard tommorow t-mobile and would like to use it as soon as possible thanks
call your provider
They want about £40 of me :/
yo how u update ur phone mine is on orange i hav 1.6 wen i go for update on pc companion it says u hav the latest update 1.6 plz help
Hey, I used a tutorial on here mate, i didnt update to 2.1 via Sony Ericsson PC Companion.. I downloaded the flashing tool & and UK Generic Firmware from a link i seen in the forums.
Then updated it this way... Hope that helps
Anybody used Omnius before to unlock their X10?
thank you for the advice
Orange
orange refuse to give me unlock code, due to the fact the phone wasnt personally bought from orange from me :/
they wanted to £20 as apposed to £40 my first enquiery.. whats my best solution anybody?
I got mine on ebay, 5 dollars, worked perfectly
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Just had a luck on ebay, £25 and takes 3-5 days with me sending my phone away ??
In austria it costs ~50-80€ :O
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Can anybody help me? i am getting a new simcard tommorow and have a locked X10 so i wont be able to use it
even pay servers i dont mind!!
Orange UK does something special with their locked handsets... they have to... unlocking a rogers x10 is like 5 USD.
I got mine unlocked via a person on this forum, ferraripassion, i think. i would give their website but i don't think i'm allowed. but their website unlocks handsets from another manufacturer - they have the instructions for the xperia x10 on their forum. They charged 40 USD and they were able to do it in a half hour (connect the phone to your computer, they remote into your computer, run software and done)
Before, I had ordered an unlock code from a different website. They were a little cheaper and promised 24-28 hours. BS. 2 weeks later they had nothing. I constantly sent emails, etc. I got fed up and threatened to do a charge back, in spite of their 21 day policy since they obviously weren't doing anything except changing the status manually. The code eventually came in about 4-5 weeks after my order. A waste of my time though.
I just fear that am gonna be stuck with a t-mobile simcard for weeks without a phone to use it on :/ .. shame it was a awsome £7.50 a month deal with them 600 mins unlimited text & unlimited internet ..
wiped the floor with orange but i wont be able to use it unless i sort this blinking thing out first!!!!
mobileincanada dot com worked for me, same day service and unlock worked.
bustervic said:
mobileincanada dot com worked for me, same day service and unlock worked.
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I will second that
Search the forum for super 1 click root, there's an option to unlock your phone once you install it on your pc. Good luck!
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Hey thanks guys, ive just checked mobileincanada and clicked the unlock codes link, their is a drop down list asking to choose cellphone operator. I looks like their all "non UK" hense the mobilein"canada" and most say HTC or Blackberry,
Theirs 2 options saying FIDO & Rogers which are 20 dollas each .. are these types of operators or somthing? as my is Orange UK.
Will search for that program. Thanks guys!! much appreciated
hey i recently tried unlocking dot com , i bought the code in november 13, till today no response. ill start with the support email spam. i tried putting my imei in mobileincanada, and it says i have a rogers x10, but i live in chile and the x10 is locked to movistar. anyone outside canada has unlocked their phone in mobileincada?
duffy1807 said:
I just fear that am gonna be stuck with a t-mobile simcard for weeks without a phone to use it on :/ .. shame it was a awsome £7.50 a month deal with them 600 mins unlimited text & unlimited internet ..
wiped the floor with orange but i wont be able to use it unless i sort this blinking thing out first!!!!
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As I know, T-Mobile UK and Orange UK are joined together. Ask T-Mobile UK customer service about that. I think, I saw this sort of questions at the TMO UK customer service forum and that should be free.
By the way the X10 unlocking is actual now again since the unlocking server is down and all those "$40-services" are temporary down too. Look like all of them did their business through Sony Ericsson server and actually didn't have any own know-how. It is possible that actually this server is up long ago, but they cut off the access to this feature or found an employee, who sold access (see levels of EMMA).
Look like I need somebody from T-Mobile UK to order unlock code too (this service is for current customers with street address for receiving paper mail).

[Q] can a 3 branded payg sgs2 be unlocked

Hi
I'm looking at picking up a sgs2 phone from the three (3) store on a payg deal. I wanted to quickly check, I should be able to sim unlock this no problems right?
Also are there issues with debranding three versions?
Thanks
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Think so
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064978
mine came unlocked. what i'm more interested in is if we can have the original three firmware from someone, so that we can slap unbranded one onto the phone and then revert back if we need to (like bringing it back to three in case of a fault or something like that).
If you can sim unlock the SGSII which others have managed via that thread, then why wouldnt you buy the o2 payg for 399 rather than the 3 version for 499.
(At least those were the prices 2wks ago)
My bad, Ive seen theyve taken it off PAYG
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Thanks All - I ended up getting one from Phones4U.
Turns out they have completely unlocked stock samsung devices without any bloatware. I thought this better than de-branding & unlocking etc.
Cost was the same, £499 but as it was stock I avoided the costs of unlocking etc.
ohmz55: Would like to have done this, but O2 stopped the deal.
Thanks
JohnBoy
andrej.marinic said:
mine came unlocked. what i'm more interested in is if we can have the original three firmware from someone, so that we can slap unbranded one onto the phone and then revert back if we need to (like bringing it back to three in case of a fault or something like that).
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If you post the product code and the firmware details (pda, csc, modem) I can try to get it.
johnboy00 said:
Thanks All - I ended up getting one from Phones4U.
Turns out they have completely unlocked stock samsung devices without any bloatware. I thought this better than de-branding & unlocking etc.
Cost was the same, £499 but as it was stock I avoided the costs of unlocking etc.
ohmz55: Would like to have done this, but O2 stopped the deal.
Thanks
JohnBoy
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O2 no longer offer it online, I was able to get one for £399 from O2 store just yesterday however. The guy in the shop did say he wasn't allowed to sell it on pay as you go but that he was just going to ignore that!

[Q] SGS2 in phones4u or carphonewarehouse UK

Hi. I'd like to buy a SGS2 in p4u or CarPhoneWwarehouse. I've got 2 questions:
1.How much would it cost?
2.Will be Unlocked and Unbranded?
BTW. Which shop do you prefer?
EDIT: If i would buy a branded phone is there posibility to make it unbranded(i really hate operators logos )?
Got mine at Phones4u, It's unlocked and unbranded. In both shops they told me it would be totally unlocked and unbranded whatever network I chose.
Pay as you go costs £499.99 in both shops, but you have to buy £10 credit.
As for contract?
http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop_contract_details.asp?ItemKey=519740
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/mobile-phones/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S-2
Can somebody tell me what is different between branded and unbranded phone (especially SGS2) ?? Only logo and firmware updates or something else.
sutu69 said:
Can somebody tell me what is different between branded and unbranded phone (especially SGS2) ?? Only logo and firmware updates or something else.
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Currently it is only a bootscreen and a couple of wallpapers. However updates will be delayed and it's likely they will add more bloat later on. Orange ruined my HTC Desire with their crapware.
You can however easily change it to a stock firmware etc. A guide is available on the dev forum.
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Took me a lot of blagging, but I managed to get my GS2 for £400 from Carphone Warehouse on the day they got them in. This is because they're doing some new policy where they will match your network's price. O2 are doing offline GS2s for £400. I had to go back to the shop 3 times, but I finally talked them into it. Was the last one in stock too on the day. This was even before the "Pay as you go" packages were on their system, so I didn't have to buy a top-up either. Was quite proud of myself.
Weren't going to pay £500 when O2 were doing them for £400!
Got mine from carphone warehouse on a new O2 contract and it's completely unbranded.
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i just bought the phone and im so happy.
First of all i bought it at p4u. i paid 499.95 + 10.00(topup). It's fully unlocked and unbranded
However, i've got a little problem with the phone. When i plug in a earphones which were in the box i sometimes got a strange noise but sound is still there. i tried with another earphones and everything was ok. both hedsets are hard to plug off (?)so i have to use some force. do u have same problem?
SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH

[Q] Unlocking Bell Galaxy S2 4G

Hello everyone, so its finally the launch day for the SGS2! Rejoice!
I picked mine up this morning from Tbooth for 599.99 no contract. I plan on using the phone on telus though, so I need a sim-unlock.
I know there is a root sim unlock app, but does this work on the Bell version of the phone? What about paid unlock codes? Will http://cgi.ebay.ca/UNLOCK-CODE-UK-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S2-GALAXY-PRO-B7510-/260812982312?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cb9aa4828#ht_4291wt_1139 work for bell???
I guess I should just try the unlock app... a little hesitant. I realize there might already be an answer for this, but I am just looking for some help. Thank you.
Diito. I bought my Bell SGS2 outright this morning as well. Damn sweet phone. I'm looking to unlock and run on Telus as well.
What I thought they don't allow you to buy it off contract anymore...weird, I am from Toronto.
Anyways for unlocking I would recommend cellunlocker.net (I have used it a few times and it worked, fast and good pricing).
miniflight said:
What I thought they don't allow you to buy it off contract anymore...weird, I am from Toronto.
Anyways for unlocking I would recommend cellunlocker.net (I have used it a few times and it worked, fast and good pricing).
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I just bought mine this morning non-contract and intend to use it on Telus as well. They just make you go month to month and pay for 1 month of service and you can cancel in 30 days essentially with no penalties.
I've been looking for a Bell root flash as well...bell has a ton of crap pre-installed that I definately don't dig.
Before all this unlock code ish
try the nv_data.bin thing!
Let me know how it goes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064978
or simpler (an app)
http://www.inspiredgeek.com/2011/05/25/how-to-sim-unlock-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-sii/
Yajirobe said:
I just bought mine this morning non-contract and intend to use it on Telus as well. They just make you go month to month and pay for 1 month of service and you can cancel in 30 days essentially with no penalties.
I've been looking for a Bell root flash as well...bell has a ton of crap pre-installed that I definately don't dig.
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Also you need to pay the activiation cost as well right?
That is not really worth it if you lived in Toronto/GTA, Ontario. I got one at Pacific Mall for 650, unbranded and unlocked UK version.
Orz!
miniflight said:
Also you need to pay the activiation cost as well right?
That is not really worth it if you lived in Toronto/GTA, Ontario. I got one at Pacific Mall for 650, unbranded and unlocked UK version.
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I live in Calgary xD.
Phone was $625 after tax plus the $50 for the rate plan and $35 activation plus tax so not a huge difference. I'm also wondering if anyone knows the number of digits the unlock code for the GS2 should be.....I received a code from cellunlocker.net and due to poor instructions and myself being uncontrollably impatient to use the phone on telus put in only part of the code..or so i beleive.
They sent the code in this format NETWORK:=48684XXX;PROVIDER:=69599XXX;SUBNET:=85256XXX;DEFREEZE:=05193XXX.
I've used 2 attempts and REALLY want to know its right before i enter it again. I feel like a serious noob after this lol
Yajirobe said:
I live in Calgary xD.
Phone was $625 after tax plus the $50 for the rate plan and $35 activation plus tax so not a huge difference. I'm also wondering if anyone knows the number of digits the unlock code for the GS2 should be.....I received a code from cellunlocker.net and due to poor instructions and myself being uncontrollably impatient to use the phone on telus put in only part of the code..or so i beleive.
They sent the code in this format NETWORK:=48684XXX;PROVIDER:=69599XXX;SUBNET:=85256XXX;DEFREEZE:=05193XXX.
I've used 2 attempts and REALLY want to know its right before i enter it again. I feel like a serious noob after this lol
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Umm interesting, I only get one code from the many time I used.
Anyways if you have tried the network and provider one, then the codes are unlikely to be working.
What I will do is, either email them or call them and ask which one to use. If they say use the one that you already tried and didn't work, you should make a video of the process of you inputing the codes and if it didn't work and, just email them that video to get your money back.
But you gota be extra careful now, you only have one attempt before it freezes lol.
Now I wouldn't risk it if they told you the one to use and you already tried it which failed.
You should try to use the things that SS2006 suggested.
cellunlocker.net probably won't refund you the money if you do not have a video, but I can send you the cost since I recommended and it failed. It should be something like $8 right? lol
Good luck.
Edit: okay guys I found this thread and it confirmed to be working:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...ree-unlocking-solution-reportedly-not-working
Now you should start reading and learn stuff before you actually start flashing and doing things.
But you should note it will void your warranty if you start flashing and rooting, so you might want to think about that as well.
There is unlock available. under other thread. I unlocked usin theunlock.ca code. i didnt know about root/unlock when i paid for it. But it works.
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real1st said:
There is unlock available. under other thread. I unlocked usin theunlock.ca code. i didnt know about root/unlock when i paid for it. But it works.
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I'm waiting on theunlock.ca to send me my codes too. Hopefully soon!
So did that software unlock or the sim unlock app work for anyone?
Or should I just use theunlock.ca ?
Same as you guys, I'll be picking mine up today and unlocking to use with Telus.
OverDrive33 said:
So did that software unlock or the sim unlock app work for anyone?
Or should I just use theunlock.ca ?
Same as you guys, I'll be picking mine up today and unlocking to use with Telus.
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My only concern with rooting and unlocking it via the methods available here on XDA is that it seems to be a hit or miss with what kind of glitches you may end up with.
I'm hoping theunlock.ca will preserve all the original device settings, firmware, etc. and just allows me to use it on my Rogers account.
Rooting with XX OXA kernel worked.
Then I used this to use it on Telus.
Free of bleepin' charge.
cybik said:
Rooting with XX OXA kernel worked.
Then I used this to use it on Telus.
Free of bleepin' charge.
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BELL, rooted and unlock with ZS firmware.. up and running with TELUS..
I just subscribed to this web site to thank you A LOT! It works perfectly!!
theunlock.ca worked for me!
Did it with Helroz galaxy s unlock and it worked for me!!
I simply root the bell galaxy s2 by following:
w**.inspiredgeek.com/2011/04/29/breaking-samsung-galaxy-sii-s2-is-now-rooted-using-xwkdd-insecure-kernel-with-superoneclick
Then I have install the galaxy s unlock + busy tool
gone trough the 1-2-3 steps form the galaxy s unlcok tool
Then boot the phone with my Telus sim card, wait a few minutes to get hooked to the network and Voila!!
Note: once you flash the kernel with odin, you'll get a yellow triangle at the boot screen, I have simple flash back with the original kernel with odin after root grants to get rid of it, the original I use is I9100XWKDD_StockKernel.tar, too big to get attached
I have a bell S2 when i put a rogers sim i dont get a prompt to enter to the network control key. Im running 2.3.5
That means its already unlocked

Galaxy S III 4.3?

Anyone know or have a rough guestamate when they will be releasing the 4.3 update or in fact any update? Just i read a while back there was an update due, not official I think but we've had nothing for ages , im getting kinda bored.
I was in the o2 shop is Edinburgh the other day playing with the Galaxy Note 3, saying this is nice and quick and responsive, it had written next to it the samsung mega with no price or info, I'd never heard of so I checked system info and it said Galaxy Note 3, so I thought i'll get some coin together after a week or 2 and get one cos it was gonna be my next new phone anyway, I got home and checked every where online and they aint even released yet, in fact they don't even know the full spec of them, if i'd have know I would of stayed and dug out all the info, DAMN if I was on here more often I would of known.
I do remember it was on 4.2.2 and was really responsive but thats all, shame on me
Kickasskev said:
Anyone know or have a rough guestamate when they will be releasing the 4.3 update
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No. Trust me, if any one of us knew, everyone would know. This forum would be flooded with info.
I read on google some were that 4.2.2 is defo scrapped for 4.3 and thats not coming out till early 2014. Little after the nexus5 comes out. Nexus should be out nov/dec time.
I9300/neatrom 4.2.2
andrewwright said:
I read on google some were that 4.2.2 is defo scrapped for 4.3
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Yeah but it's all rumours and 95% of them turn out to not be true. We'll know when we know.
4.2.2 is binned. Networks have chosen to wait for 4.3
I9100/I9300
andrewwright said:
4.2.2 is binned. Networks have chosen to wait for 4.3
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Not all S3's are tied to Networks, so it's not completely their call.
Edit> so what I am saying is even if "networks" are waiting for 4.3, it doesn't mean Samsung aren't releasing 4.2.2 - Many of our S3's get updates directly from sasmung. That's what owning an unbranded handset means. There's a leak of 4.2.2 so they definitely worked on it. They may indeed skip it but they have not officially announced that, ergo it is nothing more than a rumour.
When the big ones make there move the other follow. Orange and o2 run the uk. If they pick not to do something other follow them. As most piggy bk of them.
I9100/I9300
andrewwright said:
When the big ones make there move the other follow. Orange and o2 run the uk. If they pick not to do something other follow them. As most piggy bk of them.
I9100/I9300
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EE and O2 send out their own updates OTA. Unbranded handsets are network independent and get their updates directly from Samsung. Piggy-Back networks do not pass out OTA updates. All Piggy Back networks use unbranded, Samsung managed handsets. They have no choice in what happens.
So if your on giffgaff which is run on o2 you have it from sam and not o2?
I9100/I9300
andrewwright said:
So if your on giffgaff which is run on o2 you have it from sam and not o2?
I9100/I9300
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Yep thats' right.
When you buy a phone from O2 directly, you get an O2 branded handset which recieves updates from O2.
If you buy a phone from Carphone warehouse on O2, it will be unbranded. Essentially, CPW will give you the exact same phone no matter what network you go with. Giff Gaff do not even supply phones so, chances are if you buy a handset from somewhere ( a shop) it will be unbranded.
On top of this, if you have an Orange phone on O2, it will still get updates from Orange. It doesn't matter what SIM card you have on the phone. It's to do with the software that's on the phone. If I put an O2 SIM in my Three phone, my updates will continue to come from Three.
So what happends if you change software. Were do you get it then? Nice info btw:thumbup:
I9100/I9300
andrewwright said:
So what happends if you change software. Were do you get it then? Nice info btw:thumbup:
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Well I have over simplified it. It is more to do with the CSC set within the phone, but it is all part of the software none-the-less.
If you have an O2 branded phone (O2 CSC) and flash Three UK ROM (Official) you will then get your updates from Three. If you Flash UK Unbranded official (BTU CSC) you would get updates from Samsung.
However, if you are in the UK and flash an Indian official ROM (with Indian CSC) you are unlikely to get updates in the UK. KIES would recognise your CSC does not match your geographical area too, so it would refuse you updates. So As long as you Have an official ROM (CSC) from your country, you will get updates from that provided / Samsung.
Thank for that info mate. I learn some thing new every day. You full of good info. :thumbup: thanks to what you have put about the mg4 imei problem iv flashed neat 4.2.2 and yes I lost my imei but only for a few mins.
I9100/I9300
andrewwright said:
Thank for that info mate. I learn some thing new every day. You full of good info. :thumbup: thanks to what you have put about the mg4 imei problem iv flashed neat 4.2.2 and yes I lost my imei but only for a few mins.
I9100/I9300
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Now it's "enjoy" time!

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