Vodafone roms questions - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey.
I really want to install a few roms (also yet to root ) but I'm nervous as it's my first Samsung.
Baseband: I9300BULF1
Build Number: IMM76D.I9300BUALF1
These don't seem to match anything on the forum so can someone comment.
Thanks in advance.
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benny6812 said:
Hey.
I really want to install a few roms (also yet to root ) but I'm nervous as it's my first Samsung.
Baseband: I9300BULF1
Build Number: IMM76D.I9300BUALF1
These don't seem to match anything on the forum so can someone comment.
Thanks in advance.
Those numbers are not what you want .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
Stock roms and some carrier branded roms .
ROOT.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
jje
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JJEgan said:
benny6812 said:
Hey.
I really want to install a few roms (also yet to root ) but I'm nervous as it's my first Samsung.
Baseband: I9300BULF1
Build Number: IMM76D.I9300BUALF1
These don't seem to match anything on the forum so can someone comment.
Thanks in advance.
Those numbers are not what you want .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
Stock roms and some carrier branded roms .
ROOT.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
jje
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Hey,
Thanks for the reply.
Could you please further explain.
The most recent update isn't on the list I saw.
Can I simply flash another STOCK rom so that I have a revision number that is common, e.g. XXALF2
Will that root site you linked work for any revision, including the one I have above??
Please be really specific as I really want to root just a little worried.
Ben
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BUMP, any advice please

If its international version you can flash any stock rom you want .
major differences may be one language also modem and CSC file for local network auto setup .
Custom roms the same .
ROOT.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
Stock Roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
Custom roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1566
There are a number of basic FAQS and Guides in the SGS2 forum that explain the basics . Most apply to SGS3 as well .
jje

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help rooting

i need some help plz anyone know which cf root . zip file would i need to root my phone?
SGS2
base band I9100BUKE1
Kernal version 2.6.35.7 - I9100 BUKE5
Build number GINGERBREAD . BUKE5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Any root file .
jje
surely it must be the root file which corresponds to your kernel?
if you can use either then why do all the different kernels?
Any body with a constructive comment.
ANY will work .
KE5 is your firmware but no root KE5 nearest KE7
End .
jje
ok, but why the need for all the different kernels KE1, KE2 etc etc.
Why not just have one generic one then if any will work?
dominic doha said:
ok, but why the need for all the different kernels KE1, KE2 etc etc.
Why not just have one generic one then if any will work?
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In the same forum, look for the other thread on how to root from my specific operator ROM.
I gave the answer.
You must first flash an official firmware then flash your specific csc
Then you will be able to flash CF root corresponding to your new firmware.
Flashing official firmware, you could loose specific apps or widggets provided by your operator
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Help with upgrading from 2.3.3 to 2.3.5

I'm in the UK, on T-Mobile. Latest official update for us is to 2.3.3, or specifically from Kies:
PDA:KG2 / PHONE:KG1 / CSC:KF1
I have been looking through this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
to find out which ROM I should go for, but have just been confuzzled by the vast array of choice. Could someone please point me in the right direction?
CSC are basically left untouched and modems(Phone) you will have to try each one on your own as they are region specific. Though there are some popular choices like. All's left is kernel which is the version 2.3.3 your phone is currently on. So flashing only 2.3.5 which is KI4 (PDA) will do.
Thanks. Okay, so suppose I just want to root my current firmware. Where do I go to find the instructions and requisite files? The thread I linked wasn't much help with the latter.
Edit: Ah wait, with some searching I found this thread. Nvm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Yamikotai said:
Okay, so suppose I just want to root my current firmware. Where do I go to find the instructions and requisite files? The thread I linked wasn't much help with the latter.
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Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
There are only two 2.3.5 firmwares listed .
Plus one Frankenstein version.
KI3 for choice .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Root faqs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246131
jje
Thanks muchly for the links
demonious said:
CSC are basically left untouched and modems(Phone) you will have to try each one on your own as they are region specific. Though there are some popular choices like. All's left is kernel which is the version 2.3.3 your phone is currently on. So flashing only 2.3.5 which is KI4 (PDA) will do.
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Wrong !
KI4 is Android 2.3.4 ...
... KI3 is 2.3.5 !
Yeah, it is a bit confusing with Samsung's naming convention for its ROM versions
I'd recommend this ROM, very customizable via the Kitchen App
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171523
It_ler said:
Wrong !
KI4 is Android 2.3.4 ...
... KI3 is 2.3.5 !
Yeah, it is a bit confusing with Samsung's naming convention for its ROM versions
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Aha, that's probably the main reason I was getting nowhere
Nicely explained !
Thanks for the help guys, I'm now on 2.3.5 and rooted
Now to figure out how t actually 'Thank' you's.
Click on the thanks button on lower right corner of the person who helped you.
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[Q] Unkown Kernel Vesrion... Please Help

Hi,
My Galaxy GT-9100G is not showing the complete long kernel version which makes me unable to do any kind of software upgrade or rooting because I cannot know the exact version to download the appropriate files.
Any idea what could be the problem? is there any software that can retrieve the kernel version..
the attached picture is worth a thousand words...
Thank you in advance...
your android version 2.3.4. kernal KH8 with KH5 modem.
Hey! I have the same kernel, i'm new here. I just bought my G SII. Will rooting bricks the device? How to root this with Lite'Ning? Thanks!
alvineinstein said:
Hey! I have the same kernel, i'm new here. I just bought my G SII. Will rooting bricks the device? How to root this with Lite'Ning? Thanks!
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It will brick your device if you do not follow the instructions .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Whatever custom rom you want again read the instructions for that rom .
jje
Cosmic Blue said:
your android version 2.3.4. kernal KH8 with KH5 modem.
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Thank you very much for your response but is it normal that my phone does not show the complete long version !!!
JJEgan said:
It will brick your device if you do not follow the instructions .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Whatever custom rom you want again read the instructions for that rom .
jje
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Thank you very much, i really appreciate your help and clarifications

[Q] confused about checkrom :S

hi, Im looking to flash checkrom as my first custom rom on my galaxy s2 but im getting confused about what to flash and what not to flash :S could someone please point me in the right direction ? what does the XWKK5 bit mean ?
my phones details are:
model number: GT-I9100P
Android version: 2.3.4
baseband version: I9100PBVKI2
kernel version: [email protected] #2
build number: GINGERBREAD.BVKI3
it has nfc and is an orange uk phone.
Based on XWKK5 Firmware from Samsung
As it says the rom is based on that firmware .
Just follow the instruction posted .
jje
JJEgan said:
Based on XWKK5 Firmware from Samsung
As it says the rom is based on that firmware .
Just follow the instruction posted .
jje
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thanks for the reply, so it will work fine on my phone if i flash it correctly ?
snowboarder54321 said:
thanks for the reply, so it will work fine on my phone if i flash it correctly ?
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yes you should not have any problems. follow guide in the thread's first post and you should be fine make sure you backup your rom first
Make sure you are rooted first before flashing any custom roms first though.
Suarez7 said:
yes you should not have any problems. follow guide in the thread's first post and you should be fine make sure you backup your rom first
Make sure you are rooted first before flashing any custom roms first though.
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thanks, i just wanted to make sure i was flashing the right thing
snowboarder54321 said:
thanks, i just wanted to make sure i was flashing the right thing
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happy flashing
I believe as you have a P you will lose NFC .
jje
JJEgan said:
I believe as you have a P you will lose NFC .
jje
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I don't really care if I loose my nfc as I never use it
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thanks for all the help, it flashed fine

basebands?

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....
gauravinvouge said:
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
MoonBlade said:
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

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