Trying to get back to stock!! please help. - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717

So I'm sure I'm going to get flamed ,or told to go read, or have grammar made fun of. But at this point I I'm lost. I have attempted to download every file and try every method listed to get my phone back to stock, nothing is working.
ROM: Team objection UCLE 2 #2 RC1
Baseband: 1717UCLF5
Carrier: at&t
Up until now I have never had too ask for help reading was always enough to get all the info I needed but not this time.
Ok so, work kies it will never connect to the service the phone that is, all drivers up to date. PC can see it just fine.
Have tried to use the different unrooted methods in the super everything thread such as the Odin flash and ask the others listed. Can some one please help me before I really mess up my phone?
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Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518962
See the file right after #11 that is what I used.. Wondering if you are in download mode when in Odin.. There are different ways.. This is only what I did.. I hope this helps you

Will this get me back to being able to connect to Kies so I can do the upgrade? I know this one said unroot but I was unsure if i need to get back to a stock ROM as well. I kow I read some where able to unroot thought kies, but all I was ever able to get was a connection error.
Yes , I was in DL mode in Odin as well, but hey sometime we have to ask the obvious questions like. " Is the device plugged in to the outlet"

You don't need to go back to stock to get the ics upgrade!
Go to the samsung page where you upgrade (this link was sent out by at&t in a tezt message), scroll down near the bottom and do the emergency firmare install.
It will wipe your phone clean but will leave your sd card alone.

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rangercaptain said:
You don't need to go back to stock to get the ics upgrade!
Go to the samsung page where you upgrade (this link was sent out by at&t in a tezt message), scroll down near the bottom and do the emergency firmare install.
It will wipe your phone clean but will leave your sd card alone.
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Ill give this a try on my lunch break at work. and report back. Thanks

Make sure you have the samsung usb/charging cable.
This emergency option is under "tools".

I'm on Telus, rooted and running a ics rom, would this kies method work for me or is it only for AT&T users?
would I have to wait until my carrier releases the update?
Thanks!

rangercaptain said:
You don't need to go back to stock to get the ics upgrade!
Go to the samsung page where you upgrade (this link was sent out by at&t in a tezt message), scroll down near the bottom and do the emergency firmare install.
It will wipe your phone clean but will leave your sd card alone.
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I never got this text message, is anyone able to post a link to it?

id_mew said:
I'm on Telus, . . .would I have to wait until my carrier releases the update?
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At&t firmware. Telus says mid July. Several posts in general about other carriers release dates.

Rambler358 said:
I never got this text message, is anyone able to post a link to it?
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Still have not been able to try this yet, but I see the updats is still done by kies, unfortunatly I cannot connect to Kies keep getting an error when trying to connect.
I have the link but i cannot post it yet sorry, need more post...

I just got the AT&T text message about the ICS update. And it's the same link I've seen before taking you to the Samsung web site and instructing you how to use the Kies software to update.
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rangercaptain said:
You don't need to go back to stock to get the ics upgrade!
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Apparantly you do.
Go to the samsung page where you upgrade (this link was sent out by at&t in a tezt message), scroll down near the bottom and do the emergency firmare install.
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I saw nothing on the Samsung page that instructs on how to do the emergency firmware install.

First download Kies and install it with your phone unplugged from the computer. make sure Kies does all its updates. while its updating remove your battery and write down your S/N as well as the model of the phone cause youll need it, go ahead and remove ur SD card to be safe. Once its fully updated put your phone into DOWNLOAD MODE, then connect it to the computer. in Kies goto Firmware Upgrade and Initialization in the Tools Menu. This will wipe everything from your phone so backup any pictures/music/movies whatever. your going to accept the new firmware install and be asked for your S/N of the phone and the phones model number. depending on your internet speed should take about 15 mins or less to do the upgrade to ICS

How do I get the emergency code to xo this
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Rambler358 said:
. . .Apparantly you do.
I saw nothing on the Samsung page that instructs on how to do the emergency firmware install.
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Look at the tools menu.
From any rom you can upgrade.

rangercaptain said:
Look at the tools menu.
From any rom you can upgrade.
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I tried that. It disconnects the device then asks for a code. It does not install the update - at least on my device.

Projectdwnshft said:
First download Kies and install it with your phone unplugged from the computer. make sure Kies does all its updates. while its updating remove your battery and write down your S/N as well as the model of the phone cause youll need it, go ahead and remove ur SD card to be safe. Once its fully updated put your phone into DOWNLOAD MODE, then connect it to the computer. in Kies goto Firmware Upgrade and Initialization in the Tools Menu. This will wipe everything from your phone so backup any pictures/music/movies whatever. your going to accept the new firmware install and be asked for your S/N of the phone and the phones model number. depending on your internet speed should take about 15 mins or less to do the upgrade to ICS
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After pulling my head out of you know where and being done with work and class for today this worked perfectly. Thank you for all the replies and assistance from everyone

thanks for the info I didn't know about this either

Projectdwnshft said:
First download Kies and install it with your phone unplugged from the computer. make sure Kies does all its updates. while its updating remove your battery and write down your S/N as well as the model of the phone cause youll need it, go ahead and remove ur SD card to be safe. Once its fully updated put your phone into DOWNLOAD MODE, then connect it to the computer. in Kies goto Firmware Upgrade and Initialization in the Tools Menu. This will wipe everything from your phone so backup any pictures/music/movies whatever. your going to accept the new firmware install and be asked for your S/N of the phone and the phones model number. depending on your internet speed should take about 15 mins or less to do the upgrade to ICS
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Thank you - this worked perfectly for me! :good:

So this method wipes the Note from root and cm9 and makes it bone stock again?

Iph0ne27 said:
So this method wipes the Note from root and cm9 and makes it bone stock again?
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this is one method that is used....but there are a few others as well....
the "note super everything thread" at the top of the general section, will show you all of the available options....g

Related

[Q] Ics back to Gingerbread? Galaxy note i717

I'm on Objection Rc1 ROM (ics) but i want to know if there's a way to flash gingerbread(stock ROM). There's a way to flash the whole rom back to stock?
xTokkerths said:
I'm on Objection Rc1 ROM (ics) but i want to know if there's a way to flash gingerbread(stock ROM). There's a way to flash the whole rom back to stock?
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yes...you can use the Gnote link in my signature...has the listings for the return to stock...I wanna say the first odin link in that section...is the GB to stock...I use it before...good to go...
Soo that .tar file i flash it and i get back to GB like out of the box? Sorry for the dumb question im kind of new on this. Thanks for the reply.
xTokkerths said:
Soo that .tar file i flash it and i get back to GB like out of the box? Sorry for the dumb question im kind of new on this. Thanks for the reply.
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No worries, pls read the op...original post for that thread...odin i wanna say is the method to use...not flash as you would a ROM.
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Thanks! Soo using odin will get me back to gb? (with the files provided by the thread)
'Cause there's a file about 450mb i odin that and i get back to gingerbread? Once again sorry for the dumb question. Can you please tell me the file that i need to flash back from ice cream sandwich to gingerbread?
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xTokkerths said:
'Cause there's a file about 450mb i odin that and i get back to gingerbread? Once again sorry for the dumb question. Can you please tell me the file that i need to flash back from ice cream sandwich to gingerbread? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506330
from the op: Flash it from odin using the same instructions as my root thread
You may need the USB Drivers available here. (Support & Downloads for SGH-I717)
Once the USB Drivers are installed, power off the phone, then hold volume down and power it on, you'll get a screen asking you to hit vol up to continue, do so. This puts the phone in download mode.
Stick the provided pda.tar in the PDA box of Odin3 1.85, flash away!
bigjoe2675 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506330
from the op: Flash it from odin using the same instructions as my root thread
You may need the USB Drivers available here. (Support & Downloads for SGH-I717)
Once the USB Drivers are installed, power off the phone, then hold volume down and power it on, you'll get a screen asking you to hit vol up to continue, do so. This puts the phone in download mode.
Stick the provided pda.tar in the PDA box of Odin3 1.85, flash away!
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Thanks!
Let us know how it works out.
help
bigjoe2675 said:
yes...you can use the Gnote link in my signature...has the listings for the return to stock...I wanna say the first odin link in that section...is the GB to stock...I use it before...good to go...
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hi im on ics and want to go back to stock gingerbread im not rooted is there a way to do this thank u
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bigjoe2675 said:
yes...you can use the Gnote link in my signature...has the listings for the return to stock...I wanna say the first odin link in that section...is the GB to stock...I use it before...good to go...
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hi haveing problem with oden it flashes off screen no matter what i try any suggestions ?? thanks
bigjoe2675 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506330
from the op: Flash it from odin using the same instructions as my root thread
You may need the USB Drivers available here. (Support & Downloads for SGH-I717)
Once the USB Drivers are installed, power off the phone, then hold volume down and power it on, you'll get a screen asking you to hit vol up to continue, do so. This puts the phone in download mode.
Stick the provided pda.tar in the PDA box of Odin3 1.85, flash away!
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See my quote...
ralphie1267 said:
hi im on ics and want to go back to stock gingerbread im not rooted is there a way to do this thank u
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hi haveing problem with oden it flashes off screen no matter what i try any suggestions ?? thanks
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Gnote Link?
bigjoe2675 said:
yes...you can use the Gnote link in my signature...has the listings for the return to stock...I wanna say the first odin link in that section...is the GB to stock...I use it before...good to go...
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Unfortunately, I do not see a "Gnote link" in your signature? I just updated to ICS last night, through Samsung Kies software, to Android 4.0.4 and I am seeing sluggish response, I tried to call someone and it took over a minute before the call actually started. The phone randomly "resets" and by that I mean that it will disconnect from whatever I am doing, go to the lock screen and I can see the status icons at the top repopulating, taking up to 30 seconds before the WiFi will reconnect. If I am connected to the PC at this point it loses connection and then is redetected. I lose connection in Kies as well during these times and my bluetooth headset loses connection at the same time. This did not happen before the ICS update last night.
Which is why I am thinking about going back to Gingerbread. I have the Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-I717 model as well.
I have rebooted the phone with the power off feature, as well as removing the battery and letting the system start up from scratch with no change in the behavoir.
----- Edit------ 3:14PM CST
After checking a few things on the phone, I booted into fastmode and wiped the cache memory and the sluggishness seems to have gone away. I will do more testing and place calls to confirm.
Fyrebaugh said:
Unfortunately, I do not see a "Gnote link" in your signature? I just updated to ICS last night, through Samsung Kies software, to Android 4.0.4 and I am seeing sluggish response, I tried to call someone and it took over a minute before the call actually started. The phone randomly "resets" and by that I mean that it will disconnect from whatever I am doing, go to the lock screen and I can see the status icons at the top repopulating, taking up to 30 seconds before the WiFi will reconnect. If I am connected to the PC at this point it loses connection and then is redetected. I lose connection in Kies as well during these times and my bluetooth headset loses connection at the same time. This did not happen before the ICS update last night.
Which is why I am thinking about going back to Gingerbread. I have the Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-I717 model as well.
I have rebooted the phone with the power off feature, as well as removing the battery and letting the system start up from scratch with no change in the behavoir.
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You likely have a bad rom image ...
Kies and OTA upgrades often corrupt data and cause device issues..
Bigjoe has changed his signature since his replies were posted in July..
Simply go into the "note super everything thread"...located at the top of the general note section. Then see the first post..
There you will find the return to stock options to correct your device ..g
gregsarg said:
You likely have a bad rom image ...
Kies and OTA upgrades often corrupt data and cause device issues..
Bigjoe has changed his signature since his replies were posted in July..
Simply go into the "note super everything thread"...located at the top of the general note section. Then see the first post..
There you will find the return to stock options to correct your device ..g
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Fyrebaugh said:
Unfortunately, I do not see a "Gnote link" in your signature? I just updated to ICS last night, through Samsung Kies software, to Android 4.0.4 and I am seeing sluggish response, I tried to call someone and it took over a minute before the call actually started. The phone randomly "resets" and by that I mean that it will disconnect from whatever I am doing, go to the lock screen and I can see the status icons at the top repopulating, taking up to 30 seconds before the WiFi will reconnect. If I am connected to the PC at this point it loses connection and then is redetected. I lose connection in Kies as well during these times and my bluetooth headset loses connection at the same time. This did not happen before the ICS update last night.
Which is why I am thinking about going back to Gingerbread. I have the Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-I717 model as well.
I have rebooted the phone with the power off feature, as well as removing the battery and letting the system start up from scratch with no change in the behavoir.
----- Edit------ 3:14PM CST
After checking a few things on the phone, I booted into fastmode and wiped the cache memory and the sluggishness seems to have gone away. I will do more testing and place calls to confirm.
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I had the same problems, force close, etc. I did a FACTORY RESET after upgrading via KIES and all good after.
Thank You!
I did see the other information after the fact, and I do appreciate the information.
Yes my phone is consistently resetting still after wiping the cache. I am most likely going to change ROM's tonight, haven't decided if I am going to go back to the original or to a different ROM.
gregsarg said:
You likely have a bad rom image ...
Kies and OTA upgrades often corrupt data and cause device issues..
Bigjoe has changed his signature since his replies were posted in July..
Simply go into the "note super everything thread"...located at the top of the general note section. Then see the first post..
There you will find the return to stock options to correct your device ..g
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Based on the fact that a reset corrected nothing for you...i'm still leaning toward the bad image....g
I'm looking through the forums here, but I don't see one that compares the different roms available, I will probably flash back to the GB rom tonight but kinda looking for an ICS or JB update that will work on the phone. Is there a thread that deals primarily with the different roms and their features?
gregsarg said:
Based on the fact that a reset corrected nothing for you...i'm still leaning toward the bad image....g
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Fyrebaugh said:
I'm looking through the forums here, but I don't see one that compares the different roms available, I will probably flash back to the GB rom tonight but kinda looking for an ICS or JB update that will work on the phone. Is there a thread that deals primarily with the different roms and their features?
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The galaxy note super everything thread....located at the top of the general section....
You will find links to pretty much every rom available.......but to find info on each rom, you will have to open those links and read the OP...
We simply have so many, that a detailed features list for every rom is simply not possible, and would double the size of our note section.....g

your device does not support upgrading via kies! !!!

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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Solved
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.

Kies says it cannot update to ICS. :(

Yes I searched, if I missed "the thread" please just point me in the right direction and save that awesome sarcastic comment you've been waiting to unleash for someone else.
Here's the deal:
So I tried to help my girl get official ICS last nite.
Installed kies (Win7 32bit home edition) and plugged in the Note, but kies said it can't install the upgrade for some reason. No other information. This was as soon as I plugged in the phone.
The phone is 100% stock. (ATT version)
Any ideas?
orangekid said:
Yes I searched, if I missed "the thread" please just point me in the right direction and save that awesome sarcastic comment you've been waiting to unleash for someone else.
Here's the deal:
So I tried to help my girl get official ICS last nite.
Installed kies (Win7 32bit home edition) and plugged in the Note, but kies said it can't install the upgrade for some reason. No other information. This was as soon as I plugged in the phone.
The phone is 100% stock. (ATT version)
Any ideas?
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just some ideas/thoughts for you ok,
100% stock ATT Gingerbread?
-do you have the full Kies installed on your pc?
-did you put your phone into download mode to trying running the update via kies...?
bigjoe2675 said:
just some ideas/thoughts for you ok,
100% stock ATT Gingerbread?
-do you have the full Kies installed on your pc?
-did you put your phone into download mode to trying running the update via kies...?
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yes full kies, yes 100% stock GB (non rooted)
no download mode, was I supposed to do that?
I've only done OTA updates on phones before...
orangekid said:
yes full kies, yes 100% stock GB (non rooted)
no download mode, was I supposed to do that?
I've only done OTA updates on phones before...
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that is how i did mine...put it into download mode then did the update...remember it will kill all on the phone...kk
bigjoe2675 said:
that is how i did mine...put it into download mode then did the update...remember it will kill all on the phone...kk
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It wipes the phone?
I guess you didnt get the memo?
Yes it wipes the phone.
Put the phone in download mode first, then open Kies and do the following.
Get your serial number and model number(behind the battery) and put it into the Firmware upgrade and initialization under the Tools Menu. Then it upgrades and wipes the phone.
I suggest you backup via Kies or Nandroid first though.
edpsx said:
I guess you didnt get the memo?
Yes it wipes the phone.
Put the phone in download mode first, then open Kies and do the following.
Get your serial number and model number(behind the battery) and put it into the Firmware upgrade and initialization under the Tools Menu. Then it upgrades and wipes the phone.
I suggest you backup via Kies or Nandroid first though.
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The text from att said it wouldn't wipe the phone...
And kies nor the text said anything about download mode...
I swear att is so gay. Why not just do a no-wipe OTA like normal?
I'll back up and try again
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orangekid said:
The text from att said it wouldn't wipe the phone...
And kies nor the text said anything about download mode...
I swear att is so gay. Why not just do a no-wipe OTA like normal?
I'll back up and try again
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Well I'm on note #3 since the update was released. I'm thinking no OTA so there was no blame to place on ATT. Today at the ATT service center I was told that they had seen multiple phones that day for the same issue. The strongly advised against updating, or at least using the route Samsung offers. I also followed the directions to the letter and bricked two phones. Ill chalk it up to a bad DL of kies last Thursday night. The Samsung tech that I spoke with last night told me that it wasn't a systemic issue on the note and that she would make a "note" of it. The Samsung tech that I spoke with this past weekend told me to not try to update to ICS until at least today. He advised me to wait longer if possible.
The ATT service center said just the opposite and directed me to watch the forums They have been very helpful in replacing phones, next day shipping in my case since the SC didn't have them in stock. Samsung asked me to send it back to them for repair and said I would be without a phone for 5-7 business days plus shipping? I don't consider that acceptable being that I have both insurance and a warranty on a phone that was purchased 36 days ago. I wont be attempting the upgrade on this new phone for sometime, Id rather have a working phone for business at this point. I'm sure its a very simple process and I'm doing something incorrectly, like not putting it in DL mode. Either that or I have techherpes and shouldn't be touching any HW.

[Solved] Device Not Eligible

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.

[Q] Help pleaseee used odin by accident, cant figure out what to do

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.
Kind regards,
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.

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