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Hi guys
I am new here and i have, for me, a BIG proglem...
My boss gave me his phone, i9100, to update it on ICS 4.0.3. I updated phone through Odin, everything went ok, my boss was happy
Then, he noticed some minor bugs and he asked me to downgrade phone on GB 2.3.4
I used checkfus to download 2.3.4 for our contry and restored GB 2.3.4. Again, everything went ok.
Then, my smart boss, connects phone to KIES and KIES showed error that he, KIES, cannot recognize phone?!
Now my boss is freaking out because he thinks he lost warranty and he is blaming me about his "loss" of warranty.
When i entered, Volume UP+Home+Power, it shows "0" in counter and "samsung official"?
What seems to be a problem? How can i restore GB so phone can be recognized through KIES?
as110022 said:
Hi guys
My boss gave me his phone, i9100, to update it on ICS 4.0.3.
He should have waited for Samsung to upgrade his phone .
I updated phone through Odin, everything went ok, my boss was happy
Then, he noticed some minor bugs and he asked me to downgrade phone on GB 2.3.4
I used checkfus to download 2.3.4 for our contry and restored GB 2.3.4. Again, everything went ok.
Then, my smart boss, connects phone to KIES and KIES showed error that he, KIES, cannot recognize phone?!
You have not reinstalled the original firmware and codes no longer match on Kies server .
Now my boss is freaking out because he thinks he lost warranty and he is blaming me about his "loss" of warranty.
No stock is still Samsung warranty .
Download your original firmware via CHECKFUS flash via Odin then connect to KIES .
jje
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Your boss sounds like a real dickhead.
It's probably a difference in region, hence Kies won't allow you to upgrade.
Samsung are very relaxed regarding user firmware upgrades. I had 10+ counts in firmware upgrade counts and Samsung still fixed my phone free of charge (faulty proxy sensor)
Just tell your boss to chill out.
Flash your country CSC file and choose your CSC:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
But 2.3.4 is very old, I suggest you to flash 2.3.6.
Tell your boss to go **** off if he cant do it himself. Useless piece of ****... I hate those people who got a high position on the on cost of others.
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JJEgan said:
Download your original firmware via CHECKFUS flash via Odin then connect to KIES
jje
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Tnx for reply
I allready did that
1. Open checkfus
2. i am looking window > choose a firmware?
3. selecting android
4. gt-i9100
5. serbia (telenor) - gt-i9100LKAMSR
then download and flash through odin, is that step-by-step guide correct?
if this is correct i did that and KIES cannot recognize
Is something in my procedure in odin wrong?
shaq1907 said:
Flash your country CSC file and choose your CSC:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
But 2.3.4 is very old, I suggest you to flash 2.3.6.
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i tried that before i was using checkfus, in that version, he dont have XT9 he is using a lot, but when i used checkfus, we got gb with xt9 words but cannot see it in KIES
You need the original firmware codes .
jje
as110022 said:
i tried that before i was using checkfus, in that version, he dont have XT9 he is using a lot, but when i used checkfus, we got gb with xt9 words but cannot see it in KIES
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Flash the firmware he had before..
@JJEgan
How can i access those codes?
@Faryaab
I didnt make any backup before updating ICS, was that my mistake? Plz dont tell me thats it for making ****ing KIES to recognize phone...
He had that GB 2.3.4 before updating via Odin.
ps. sorry for my modest knowledge about my OWN problem, i know how to flash but thats it
Anyone?
Has he tried uninstalling Kies and Samsung drivers, rebooting PC, reinstall Kies + drivers, reboot and then try connecting to Kies?
as110022 said:
@JJEgan
How can i access those codes?
You wrote them down before you flashed .
They are specific to the phone and its origins its provider etc .
@Faryaab
I didnt make any backup before updating ICS, was that my mistake?
Only a fool does not backup .
jje
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shaq1907 said:
Flash your country CSC file and choose your CSC:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
But 2.3.4 is very old, I suggest you to flash 2.3.6.
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As shaq1907 said you need to flash the correct csc file. If I understanded correctly, the kies says "Kies can't update this phone" or something like that.
I had that problem.
Look for an apk called spoofFW if you are on GB
Why revive an almost 4 month old thread
I was on xda app for the first time and didnt see date till to late
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Rising dead damn. Now let it rest again shhhhhhhhhh
Kies update after Odin flashing
Just flash your phone into older firmware and update via OTA. After OTA update, Kies will support update for your firmware.
Here is how I did it.
1. Flash XWKL3 (2.3.3) by Odin
2. Update via OTA (Under About phone=>Software update) <- Still Gingerbread
3. Connect to PC and now it is supported by Kies.
4. Update to ICS using Kies.
If you encountered update failure in Step 2, don't worry and keep trying until it success.
I bought a used galaxy note and tried upgrading to ics but i keep getting this msg : your device does not support upgrading via kies.
The it ask me to confirm firmware version which i have using *#1234#. My phone shows correct version.
Android version 2.3.6, kernel 2.6.35.11 build gingerbread.ucla1.
Could someone pls help? my husband also bought a used note and his updated just fine. I don't.believe this phone is rooted.
Any advice would much appreciated. Thanks!
My advice is search the thread
Not trying to be rude but this issue is know and there is different ways of upgrading to ICS with out kies
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jayRokk said:
My advice is search the thread
Not trying to be rude but this issue is know and there is different ways of upgrading to ICS with out kies
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Totally understand. Guess Im scared of bricking my phone lol.
miketilly2 said:
Totally understand. Guess Im scared of bricking my phone lol.
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Just make sure you read tons before flashing
It should be pretty simple after you have an idea of what's going on.
Read the stickies they will help
And flashing the Official ICS thru Odin/Kies shouldnt brick or harm your phone at all
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miketilly2 said:
I bought a used galaxy note and tried upgrading to ics but i keep getting this msg : your device does not support upgrading via kies.
The it ask me to confirm firmware version which i have using *#1234#. My phone shows correct version.
Android version 2.3.6, kernel 2.6.35.11 build gingerbread.ucla1.
Could someone pls help? my husband also bought a used note and his updated just fine. I don't.believe this phone is rooted.
Any advice would much appreciated. Thanks!
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It does not matter if your phone is rooted or not. Start up Samsung Kies. Connect your phone. Go to the Tools tab. Select "Firmware upgrade and Initialization". Fill in the info and you should force the update. Model is SGHI717. No hyphen. And use caps for model and SN.
Agoattamer said:
It does not matter if your phone is rooted or not. Start up Samsung Kies. Connect your phone. Go to the Tools tab. Select "Firmware upgrade and Initialization". Fill in the info and you should force the update. Model is SGHI717. No hyphen. And use caps for model and SN.
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I tried that and it said SGH -I717 does not support initializing. Now what?
It say my current firmware is PD:LA1 / PHONE:LE2 / CSC :LA1 (ATT )
Maybe update not availble yet for that??
miketilly2 said:
I tried that and it said SGH -I717 does not support initializing. Now what?
It say my current firmware is PD:LA1 / PHONE:LE2 / CSC :LA1 (ATT )
Maybe update not availble yet for that??
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Update thru Odin
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jayRokk said:
Update thru Odin
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I will. I am curious though as to why kies is saying that. Oh and thanks.
Ill get my husband to do it, he's good at stuff like that. Plus if he messes up i can take his note as compensation
miketilly2 said:
I tried that and it said SGH -I717 does not support initializing. Now what?
It say my current firmware is PD:LA1 / PHONE:LE2 / CSC :LA1 (ATT )
Maybe update not availble yet for that??
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Its not that hard just a couple files you have to download and you'll be set..
Google Odin for ATT Note and
Download this .zip file found here
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/162779447/3bb6230/I717UCLF6_I717ATTLF6_ATT.zip.html
(its stock official ICS ) extract the .zip and put the .tar file inside in the PDA slot
And hit start
Make sure you put your phone in download mode first
(Holding volume down and power when powering up)
You should be set
I think there is a video on the stickies on how to do it as well if you get lost or confused
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miketilly2 said:
I tried that and it said SGH -I717 does not support initializing. Now what?
It say my current firmware is PD:LA1 / PHONE:LE2 / CSC :LA1 (ATT )
Maybe update not availble yet for that??
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Some mentioned there was an ATT software update by OTA on some phones. Maybe this was an update for kies compatability on older Note handsets. Have you looked there first? Sorry if I could not help more.
jayRokk said:
Its not that hard just a couple files you have to download and you'll be set..
Google Odin for ATT Note and
Download this .zip file found here
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/162779447/3bb6230/I717UCLF6_I717ATTLF6_ATT.zip.html
(its stock official ICS ) extract the .zip and put the .tar file inside in the PDA slot
And hit start
Make sure you put your phone in download mode first
(Holding volume down and power when powering up)
You should be set
I think there is a video on the stickies on how to do it as well if you get lost or confused
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Does this PDA include Modem too? Just out of curiosity.
miketilly2 said:
I will. I am curious though as to why kies is saying that. Oh and thanks.
Ill get my husband to do it, he's good at stuff like that. Plus if he messes up i can take his note as compensation
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As JayRokk suggested... Make sure your device is in download mode. If not, that would account for the error message.
Agoattamer said:
Does this PDA include Modem too? Just out of curiosity.
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It should
But there is always a flashable .zip if it doesn't
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zancro said:
As JayRokk suggested... Make sure your device is in download mode. If not, that would account for the error message.
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My husband said that it is in download mode. I'm just gonna update via odin. I give up on lies.
But if I ever do figure it out I'll post for others. I appreciate everyone's advice and input.
miketilly2 said:
My husband said that it is in download mode. I'm just gonna update via odin. I give up on lies.
But if I ever do figure it out I'll post for others. I appreciate everyone's advice and input.
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No problem. Report back and let us know how it went
Agoattamer said:
It does not matter if your phone is rooted or not. Start up Samsung Kies. Connect your phone. Go to the Tools tab. Select "Firmware upgrade and Initialization". Fill in the info and you should force the update. Model is SGHI717. No hyphen. And use caps for model and SN.
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Model is sierra golf hotel india seven one seven. All caps and no spaces. Kies probably didn't recognize the model.
FYI I guess there are different model numbers, or at least different ways the model number must be entered. My model # is SGH-I717...and when updating this way via Kies, I had to enter the dash. It wouldn't take it without the dash. Also, I've seen others report the model # they used was ATTI717.
I know old thread
miketilly2 said:
I tried that and it said SGH -I717 does not support initializing. Now what?
It say my current firmware is PD:LA1 / PHONE:LE2 / CSC :LA1 (ATT )
Maybe update not availble yet for that??
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and that you might have fixed it already but...
The quickest fix for me was to install ATT's original Baseband back its official I717UCLA1. Your note might have a different/custom one installed. I ran into the same exact issue today on my girlfriends Note (forgot I had a tmobile radio loaded for her). I would assume that CWM is loaded on the device also. If thats the case, search XDA for ATTNOTEUCLARADIO.zip (approx 22.1mb file) and copy to sd or internal storage on device. Boot into recovery via vol up + vol down + power. choose install via .zip. point to file and run. once completed, reboot.
now connect note to computer and run Kies. It will now tell you update is available.
Hope this helps anyone else who stumbles across this post via google search. I had to re-download files as we weren't home when I had did this where I have the files backup to to storage drive. Its safe and fast.
(Update) This will remove root access, remove CWM recovery and install ATT's bloatware crap. The cool factor: It DOES keep all your data and apps untouched except Superuser, which it removes
miketilly2 said:
I bought a used galaxy note and tried upgrading to ics but i keep getting this msg : your device does not support upgrading via kies.
The it ask me to confirm firmware version which i have using *#1234#. My phone shows correct version.
Android version 2.3.6, kernel 2.6.35.11 build gingerbread.ucla1.
Could someone pls help? my husband also bought a used note and his updated just fine. I don't.believe this phone is rooted.
Any advice would much appreciated. Thanks!
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Put it in download mode. Start kies and once it shows your phone as connected click emergency firmware upgrade have your s/n ready make sure you have 3 gigs of space on your pc and a internet connection. It will.restore to official ics for the i717. WARNING........ THIS WILL ERASE YOUR INTERNAL STORAGE MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP YOUR INTERNAL STORAGE BEFORE HAND. Stock ics sucks if i was you id root and install a custom ics. Example i am using the new blackstar Rom. Its the best Rom for ics in my eyes..goodluck.
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I just exchanged my phone with AT&t today. Before doing so, I brought it completely back to stock from CM9.
Odin'd stock GB rom.
Odin'd stock radio (1).
Odin'd CWM.
Flashed flash counter reset via CWM.
After doing that, Kies let the phone update to official ICS. But only after doing all of that. At some point in there might be your problem.
Once I got the new phone home, I IMMEDIATELY rooted and restored to my CM9 backup. Stock anything is blegh.
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I was also getting the message 'SGH-I717' does not allow initializing.
Going throught the post, I Booted the device with Vol-Up + Vol Dwn + Power (I kept the USB cable connected) and when the Samsung Logo first appeared released all the keys.
Once in the menu I selected last option click on Ok (the second touch button) then selected first option to reboot.
The phone booted normally and connect to Kies it asked for update. The update is downloading right now.
I am trying to get my note i717 completely back to stock. And update to 4.0.4 I had CyanogenMod on it but my phone keeps saying it doesnt have a sim card. When i restart all is fine again. Well i got it back to stock 2.3.6 but now i cant upgrade to 4.0.4 VIA samsung kies. it says "Your device does not support updating via Kies" when thats how i origionally got to 4.0.4 .. Any help please..? ;/
brettwiley said:
I am trying to get my note i717 completely back to stock. And update to 4.0.4 I had CyanogenMod on it but my phone keeps saying it doesnt have a sim card. When i restart all is fine again. Well i got it back to stock 2.3.6 but now i cant upgrade to 4.0.4 VIA samsung kies. it says "Your device does not support updating via Kies" when thats how i origionally got to 4.0.4 .. Any help please..? ;/
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Are you putting it into download mode before you run kies? You dont have to go to stock, to update.
There are threads with stock...click on my signature picture for the links.
What is the end state, are you returning your Note?
bigjoe2675 said:
Are you putting it into download mode before you run kies? You dont have to go to stock, to update.
There are threads with stock...click on my signature picture for the links.
What is the end state, are you returning your Note?
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No I haven't tried in download mode,But I just tried and just got a never ending "connecting" Dialog..
Ok,I just found something that may be the cause.. When in download mode at the top on the left it says i have a custom binary?
Use the stock samsung cable and the back of computer usb port.
rangercaptain said:
Use the stock samsung cable and the back of computer usb port.
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I have been.. :/
Install the driver
silver03wrx said:
Install the driver
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Driver is also installed. I even tried reinstalling it several times.
Make sure you have the latest version of Kies I tried to install with old version and got that same message, just uninstall it and re download the newest version
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Had same problem. Make sure your modem,kernel,and rom are all GB and ucla1. for instance your kernel is probably lf5,should be la1.
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It most likely won't allow you because of the modem. If you don't have the gb modem it will not update. If all else fails you can do an emergency upgrade. Put phone in dl mode and run emergency firmware. It will not connect while in dl mode but will upgrade to ics.
Edit: Just saw the post above mine. Sorry about the double post about the modem.
Follow the directions and you will be fine...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1731654
This has been done time and time again to get custom rom phones to ICS without issue.
Just follow the directions and you'll be fine.
I did something I shouldn't. I accidentally flashed a Gingerbread kernel on stock ICS. I was stuck at the boot screen, then flashed a stock Gingerbread ROM. My phone boots now, but I can't get it to upgrade through Kies (I think it's because the baseband is UCLF6). Also, the Contacts and Phone apps crash constantly. At this point I'd just like to get back to stock ICS, I think I'm done rooting for today.
Kernels have to match the roms. Ics for ics etc. If u want to change your baseline then u must flash a gingerbread radio. U can also just flash a ics stock rom If u want to upgrade to ics again. Most rom will include the kernels radios and all just find the rom u want and follow that devs instructions.
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Did you have CWM installed?
Then just go into recovery and flash any ICS rom.
Did you get the stock ICS from the samsung-kies website?
Then you can use the tools menu and do emergency firmware install.
But you're right -- take a break and attack it later. As long as the phone gets into download mode you are ok.
rangercaptain said:
Did you have CWM installed?
Then just go into recovery and flash any ICS rom.
Did you get the stock ICS from the samsung-kies website?
Then you can use the tools menu and do emergency firmware install.
But you're right -- take a break and attack it later. As long as the phone gets into download mode you are ok.
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No CWM, I upgraded through desktop Kies. I can download stock from the website?
Yes. And all the steps are there with pictures!
You should uninstall your Kies on your pc and reboot it before you install the Kies on the website.
The site I am talking about is not www.samfirmware.com. I am referring to the samsung ics upgrade site.
rangercaptain said:
Yes. And all the steps are there with pictures!
You should uninstall your Kies on your pc and reboot it before you install the Kies on the website.
The site I am talking about is not . I am referring to the samsung ics upgrade site.
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It says my device is not eligible for upgrade through Kies.
Emergency firmware upgrade says not eligable?
rangercaptain said:
Emergency firmware upgrade says not eligable?
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It wants a code from the previous PC. I don't have one.
That's something else. Put your phone in download mode. Kies will not connect. It'll just keep saying connecting. Then use emergency firmware. Use caps for any info it asks for. Correct me if I'm wrong Ranger. Don't have it in front of me.
Froid said:
That's something else. Put your phone in download mode. Kies will not connect. It'll just keep saying connecting. Then use emergency firmware. Use caps for any info it asks for. Correct me if I'm wrong Ranger. Don't have it in front of me.
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no you are good
download mode run the emergency...should be good
bigjoe2675 said:
no you are good
download mode run the emergency...should be good
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I was looking at the emergency recovery, not the upgrade initializer. I put in the SN and model number, it's running now.
Froid said:
That's something else. Put your phone in download mode. Kies will not connect. It'll just keep saying connecting. Then use emergency firmware. Use caps for any info it asks for. Correct me if I'm wrong Ranger. Don't have it in front of me.
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Model SGH-I717 or ATT-I171
Like Froid said all caps
sierra golf hotel dash india seven one seven
No spaces.
Or another model
alpha tango tango dash india seven one seven
You're using this page, right?
http://m.samsung.com/us/support/SupportOwnersFAQPopup.do?faq_id=FAQ00047453&fm_seq=51497
rangercaptain said:
Model SGH-I717 or ATT-I171
Like Froid said all caps
sierra golf hotel dash india seven one seven
No spaces.
Or another model
alpha tango tango dash india seven one seven
You're using this page, right?
http://m.samsung.com/us/support/SupportOwnersFAQPopup.do?faq_id=FAQ00047453&fm_seq=51497
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After downloading the image the progress bar is stuck at 0%. Kies said put it in recovery mode, so I did. Should I have put it in download? Can I just hit reboot on the menu?
I think you are getting closer.
In kies click on tools>emergency firmware recovery a window should popup
boot your device into download mode
on the "emergency fw recovery window" should show your device... it will ask for your SN and model, input them as it shows on the back of your device. It will then install the latest Samsung FW (ICS).
rangercaptain said:
I think you are getting closer.
In kies click on tools>emergency firmware recovery a window should popup
boot your device into download mode
on the "emergency fw recovery window" should show your device... it will ask for your SN and model, input them as it shows on the back of your device. It will then install the latest Samsung FW (ICS).
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Success! Thanks for everyone's help, I'll be a little more careful when figuring out how to root next time (my last phone was an iPhone, I guess I was spoiled by one-click jailbreaks).
Congratulations! Go into recovery and make a backup. When you are setting up your phone get Titanium Backup app and an sms and phone call backup app. Before you experiment use those backup apps.
Edit the title of your post to say [solved].
Go back and use the thanks button on those who contributed to your success.
See you around, right?
rangercaptain said:
Congratulations! Go into recovery and make a backup. When you are setting up your phone get Titanium Backup app and an sms and phone call backup app. Before you experiment use those backup apps.
Edit the title of your post to say [solved].
Go back and use the thanks button on those who contributed to your success.
See you around, right?
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Don't you need root for Titanium Backup?
Yes you do.
Oh, I'm not rooted, I don't think I want to go through this again.
Lol dude. Stick with what's working for you. If you decide to root down the road, just read like crazy.
Hi,
Me and my partner both got s3's recently his on contract mine on like buy as you view. Mine received the 4.1.1 update through the phone and after waiting a few weeks and still nothing on his we decided to update it via computer. I used odin because i saw on a post that thats what you were supposed to use and flashed it to 4.1.1. I then realised i had put the wrong version on (German one i think) and it was causing errors so we flashed again to 4.1.1 the UK version.
He is now on:
Android version 4.1.1
Baseband version I9300XXDLID
I do not know if that's correct but everything seems a ok.
However since then my phone received the 4.1.2 update and we want the same update on his phone. It does not find it on the phone. Since then i learned KIES is the samsung software not odin. No updates can be found via KIES cos the software isn't supported. I want to be able to use KIES with his phone again, can i reverse the odin update anyway?? I rang samsung and he told me it will be like that forever now and i will never be able to use KIES?
Can anyone assist me. I really want ot be able to update from KIES again instead of using odin.
Sorry if i sound like a noob im only good with apple technology haha!! :laugh:
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P.S. My software is
Android version 4.1.2
Baseband version I9300XXELLA
we are both on Orange if thats any help? His came on Ice Cream Sandwich though and mine came on 4.1.1
If the phone isnt locked on orange just download 4.1.2 from sammobile and instal via odin as u did beffore.
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Odin is official samsung. You can use Kies if you use OFW. If your current OFW doesn't support Kies, just download other from samfirmware.com.
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i have no idea what OFW stands for lol. Samsung told me on the phone i should not have used odin as it will void warranty. Im trying to revert the update so that i can use kies again cos it will not work at all now, and get the updates directly on the phone. Is this even possible?
Fygaroo said:
If the phone isnt locked on orange just download 4.1.2 from sammobile and instal via odin as u did beffore.
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If i do that will i still have to always use odin?
roxii said:
If i do that will i still have to always use odin?
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Before flashing with odin try doing a factory reset on your device and then check if your device status is NORMAL to do that go to settings>about devoce>status>device status if it says normal then u are ok if it says modified try flashing the stock room with Odin and doing factory reset after the flash and if that dosnt work your device is maybe rooted and u need to unroot and do a triangle away here is the guide how to do that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710613
roxii said:
i have no idea what OFW stands for lol. Samsung told me on the phone i should not have used odin as it will void warranty. Im trying to revert the update so that i can use kies again cos it will not work at all now, and get the updates directly on the phone. Is this even possible?
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Yes you want 100\% the exact firmware that came with the phone including CSC .
A stock Samsung firmware can be flashed via Odin without any problems .
jje
Fygaroo said:
Before flashing with odin try doing a factory reset on your device and then check if your device status is NORMAL to do that go to settings>about devoce>status>device status if it says normal then u are ok if it says modified try flashing the stock room with Odin and doing factory reset after the flash and if that dosnt work your device is maybe rooted and u need to unroot and do a triangle away here is the guide how to do that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710613
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Heres whats confusing then.. it says device status normal without me doing anything to it. So shouldbt I be able to use kies and do updates from the phone?
Fygaroo said:
Before flashing with odin try doing a factory reset on your device and then check if your device status is NORMAL to do that go to settings>about devoce>status>device status if it says normal then u are ok if it says modified try flashing the stock room with Odin and doing factory reset after the flash and if that dosnt work your device is maybe rooted and u need to unroot and do a triangle away here is the guide how to do that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710613
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And when I check for updates on the phone it says latest update already installed but its definately still on 4.1.1. Ill update via odin to the orange 4.1.2 and see what happens
OFW is "official firmware"
JJEgan said:
Yes you want 100\% the exact firmware that came with the phone including CSC .
A stock Samsung firmware can be flashed via Odin without any problems .
jje
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Ypu can achieve this by using KIES.
Open kies
Start recovering and make sure you can put your cells serial number somewhere
Connect phone only when kies asks to
Voila, stock as used to.
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Thomas
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roxii said:
And when I check for updates on the phone it says latest update already installed but its definately still on 4.1.1. Ill update via odin to the orange 4.1.2 and see what happens
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Thats probably because 4.1.2 is not out yet for that region carrier .
Fygaroo said:
Thats probably because 4.1.2 is not out yet for that region carrier .
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Will that be because i accidentally put a different region on before i went back to uk? As i know its definately out as i have it on my phone and they are available on sammobile. I will try and restore through kies. Will i loose my data?
htcsnap93 said:
Ypu can achieve this by using KIES.
Open kies
Start recovering and make sure you can put your cells serial number somewhere
Connect phone only when kies asks to
Voila, stock as used to.
Kind regards,
Thomas
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Hi just wondering im trying to do what you said, but my phone isnt showing up in a list to do it? Thanks
roxii said:
Hi just wondering im trying to do what you said, but my phone isnt showing up in a list to do it? Thanks
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Search sammobile.com or use Google search .
jje
htcsnap93 said:
Ypu can achieve this by using KIES.
Open kies
Start recovering and make sure you can put your cells serial number somewhere
Connect phone only when kies asks to
Voila, stock as used to.
Kind regards,
Thomas
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Premium XDA-developers app
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I've been wondering, does this method wipe user data or not?
Just curious.
esist said:
I've been wondering, does this method wipe user data or not?
Just curious.
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im not bothered about loosing my user data but the option isnt there for me, it says phones that need this are listed below and the phone does not show. Not even if i put it in recovery mode. Any assistance would be great i am however just going to download some 4.1.2's today to try and fix it. I did notice however that when in download mode at the bottom it said something about multi CSC should it say this? LOL i wish i was more technologically savvy but i am literally only good at apple software. Wish id just waited Someone said to do one with BTU on the end and it should correct the CSC code? any idea if this is right?
I should however imagine it would delete all user data, people on other posts have said it was lost
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roxii said:
im not bothered about loosing my user data but the option isnt there for me, it says phones that need this are listed below and the phone does not show. Not even if i put it in recovery mode. Any assistance would be great i am however just going to download some 4.1.2's today to try and fix it. I did notice however that when in download mode at the bottom it said something about multi CSC should it say this? LOL i wish i was more technologically savvy but i am literally only good at apple software. Wish id just waited Someone said to do one with BTU on the end and it should correct the CSC code? any idea if this is right?
I should however imagine it would delete all user data, people on other posts have said it was lost
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Ok if u want the 4.1.2 update and u want to be able to use OTA i advise u to do flash the latest 4.1.2 room from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610 there is even a guide there how to flash it , if your device shows modified status after the flash just reboot into Android Recovery by holding Vol UP + Home + Power till you see Samsung Galaxy S3 displayed on screen , then u will see the recovery options, do a factory wipe and wipe cache then reboot and u should now be able to receive OTA updates .
I am also using the same room and all is working ok OTA shows no new updates but i think when the updates hits i will be able to get it via OTA , kies is not working but i think u dont need to worry about it because u can always flash via Odin .
Here is a guide how to flash a room with working Kies and OTA
First u need to root your device u can do this by following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
Edit: When u finish rooting u should use this app its called triangle away http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114 and use it to reset the counter .
When u are done with triangle away then download this on your phone it available on play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manniakk.cscselector&hl=en
Run it and change your CSC to BTU this will factory reset your phone after u done that u should flash the UK room from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
When u finish that u should boot into recovery and wipe data/factory reset , you should now be able to use Kies .
I am not sure this will work 100% but it should , if u could remember what was the CSC and room before you flashed the devices with odin you could flash that firmware.
Tell me if it worked.