[Q] Can I change my Australian firmware from Vodafone to Telstra? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi there,
I currently purchased a new SG3. It has the vodafone branding which I want to change. When I do the *#1234# it shows me the following:
AP: I9300TDUALE6
CP: I9300TDULE6
CSC: I9300TVAUALE6
"About Device" reports:
Model Number: GT-i9300T
Android version: 4.0.4
Baseband version: I9300TDULE6
Kernel version: 3.0.15-CL554509-user
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT Sun May 13 11:52:35 KST 2012
Build number: IMM76D.I9300TDUALE6
Am I able to change the software/firmware from Vodafone to the Telstra one located on Sammobile. Im unable to post outside links but heres a copy of whats available on sammobile.
Firmwares for GT-I9300T - All (10 latest)
Country/Carrier Date Android PDA CSC
Australia (Telstra) 2012 June 4.0.4 I9300TDUALF2 I9300TTELALF2
Australia (Telstra) 2012 May 4.0.4 I9300TDUALE6 I9300TTELALE6
I got no idea how all this rooting stuff works. Im trying to learn but I can get my head around it. So sorry if any of my questions seem stupid. Thanks for all your help in advance.

No need rooting to flash.
And yes you can flash Telstra firmware on Voda model, they are the same hardwares.
You need Odin 3.04 and need samsung usb driver or if you already have it working with Kies, then no worries about driver.
Here I copied the general instruction from the UK thread:
Instructions For Flashing Firmware:
Extract the firmware
Launch Odin
Turn off your device
Put your device into Download MODE (Home + Volume Down + Power)
Click PDA and select *.tar.md5
Then finally click START!

Thanks mate. Am downloading the firmware now. Its gonna take 2 hours to download.
Am I meant to change any of the options in Odin3?
Thanks again.

Now that I have flashed my galaxy s3 successfully.
I keep getting the message "Unfortunately, Messaging has stopped"
Does anyone know what this is or can direct me into the right place? Ive done a factory reset as another thread recommended but didnt work.
Thanks

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[Q] How to backup brand ROM?

I was looking for a procedure to backup my italian ROM.
My product code is GT-I9100LKATIM and i would like to debrand my phone to GT-I9100LKAITV, but i'd like to backup it before flashing.
Is there a guide in xda?
Thank you very much
Type in *#1234# on the dial pad and post the details that comes up on the screen exactly as they appear.
Intratech said:
Type in *#1234# on the dial pad and post the details that comes up on the screen exactly as they appear.
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phone: I9100XXDJ
pda I9100AIKE1
csc: I9100TIMKE1
Same for me. I'd like back up my stock rom:
PDA: XWKE2
Phone: XXKDJ
CSC: BOGKD3
Thanks in advance.
ru5t said:
phone: I9100XXDJ
pda I9100AIKE1
csc: I9100TIMKE1
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vanessa13006 said:
Same for me. I'd like back up my stock rom:
PDA: XWKE2
Phone: XXKDJ
CSC: BOGKD3
Thanks in advance.
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Are these carrier firmware? Neither of them are on the firmware server.
EDIT: Vanessa I'm downloading your version now. Will link it in the dev forum.
anyone have a link or instructions on how to backup stock rom? I want to back up my stock rom before i root/update it. This is a precaution if i need to return it back for warranty purposes.
thanks
Hmm,
do mine too
PDA - XWKE2
PHONE - XXKDJ
CSC - PSKE3
hey iam from austria, on 3 ( three, hutchinson)
PDA: XWKE1
PHONE: NEKD5
CSC: DREKD3
i want to have files in some bad case to backup to the stock...
and what heppens when i flash only the insecure kernel.. i get root and insecure kernel.. but then when i flash back KE1 stock kernel... ist stock secure kernel with root? am i right?
all csc settings are still on phone?
when i want to unroot i will need just to flash with odin KE1 one more time?
please help
Maybe this could help:-
Europe Samsung I9100 Firmwares.
http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i9100.htm
Hi,
It looks like the *#1234# method does not always show the real version of the firmware that is installed.
To get detailed data you have to install Kies_2.0.0.11044_11_3.exe which you can find here:
http://www.samsungapps.com/about/onPc.as
Or directly here:
http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.c...5/20110521192620273/Kies_2.0.0.11044_11_3.exe
After you install it you have to start it up and connect your SG2.
Please wait until Kies connects successfully.
Now you have to open/run regedit (e.g. "Windows-Key" + "R" to open run dialog and then type "regedit").
Go to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\DeviceDB\1".
Here you will find the "HIDSWVER" key with the original versions.
The "ProductCode" key is also important in order to help Intratech to get the original Brand ROM.
For example this is the information you should send Intratech when asking for ROMs:
Carrier: Entel PCS Chile
*#1234#
PDA: I9100UHKD7
PHONE: I9100UHKD7
CSC: I9100CHEKD7
Build date: May 4 2011
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\DeviceDB\1]
"HIDSWVER"="I9100UHKE1/I9100CHEKE1/I9100UHKE1/I9100UHKE1"
"ProductCode"="GT-I9100LKLCHE"
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Do it yourself:
On the other hand you can do it also by yourself using "Check Fus Downloader" from LuffarJoh:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032437
Here you can find the executable:
http://fus.nanzen.se/
Or directly here:
http://www.nanzen.se/download.php?id=9
You have to copy the FusCipherUtil.dll from your Kies installation (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Samsung\FusCipherUtil.dll ) to the same directory as the "Check Fus Downloader".
Then you have to run "Check Fus Downloader" and set the following in the "Firmware Info" section for the above Entel PCS Chile example:
Product Code: GT-I9100LKLCHE
PDA: I9100UHKE1
CSC: I9100CHEKE1
Phone: I9100UHKE1
In the "Choose a firmware" section you have to select "GT-I9100".
Then click the "Check firmware" button.
In the example test case you will see a successful message in the "Result" section that offers you a "Download this firmware" button.
rudolf895 said:
Maybe this could help:-
Europe Samsung I9100 Firmwares.
http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i9100.htm
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zyxeu said:
Hi,
It looks like the *#1234# method does not always show the real version of the firmware that is installed.
To get detailed data you have to install Kies_2.0.0.11044_11_3.exe which you can find here:
http://www.samsungapps.com/about/onPc.as
Or directly here:
http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.c...5/20110521192620273/Kies_2.0.0.11044_11_3.exe
After you install it you have to start it up and connect your SG2.
Please wait until Kies connects successfully.
Now you have to open/run regedit (e.g. "Windows-Key" + "R" to open run dialog and then type "regedit").
Go to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\DeviceDB\1".
Here you will find the "HIDSWVER" key with the original versions.
The "ProductCode" key is also important in order to help Intratech to get the original Brand ROM.
For example this is the information you should send Intratech when asking for ROMs:
Do it yourself:
On the other hand you can do it also by yourself using "Check Fus Downloader" from LuffarJoh:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032437
Here you can find the executable:
http://fus.nanzen.se/
Or directly here:
http://www.nanzen.se/download.php?id=9
You have to copy the FusCipherUtil.dll from your Kies installation (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Samsung\FusCipherUtil.dll ) to the same directory as the "Check Fus Downloader".
Then you have to run "Check Fus Downloader" and set the following in the "Firmware Info" section for the above Entel PCS Chile example:
Product Code: GT-I9100LKLCHE
PDA: I9100UHKE1
CSC: I9100CHEKE1
Phone: I9100UHKE1
In the "Choose a firmware" section you have to select "GT-I9100".
Then click the "Check firmware" button.
In the example test case you will see a successful message in the "Result" section that offers you a "Download this firmware" button.
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thx for reply but i cant find my stock ROM..
but who is Intratech?
my phone info is...
Carrier: 3 Austria (Three,Hutchinson)
PDA: I9100XWKE1
PHONE: I9100NEKD5
CSC: I9100DREKD3
Buid date: May 3 2011
HIDSWVER: I9100XWKE1/I9100DREKD3/I9100NEKD5/I9100XWKE1
ProductCode: GT-I9100LKADRE
can some one give me link where to find stock files...
thx
milance86 said:
thx for reply but i cant find my stock ROM..
but who is Intratech?
my phone info is...
Carrier: 3 Austria (Three,Hutchinson)
PDA: I9100XWKE1
PHONE: I9100NEKD5
CSC: I9100DREKD3
Buid date: May 3 2011
HIDSWVER: I9100XWKE1/I9100DREKD3/I9100NEKD5/I9100XWKE1
ProductCode: GT-I9100LKADRE
can some one give me link where to find stock files...
thx
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For some reason 3 Austria have not authorised the release of the firmware on FUS so it's now available to download.
Can you tell me if this firmware is anywhere available -/ should be a non-branded EU FW, isnt it?
PDF: I9100XWKE2
PHONE: I9100XXKDJ
CSC: I9100ATOKD1
Build Info: Fri May 6 07:48:55 KST 2011
netrider01 said:
Can you tell me if this firmware is anywhere available -/ should be a non-branded EU FW, isnt it?
PDF: I9100XWKE2
PHONE: I9100XXKDJ
CSC: I9100ATOKD1
Build Info: Fri May 6 07:48:55 KST 2011
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I'll upload it after I get in later.
Would be great thx in advance!
Could use this to go back to my stock if sth happens to my device.
Yes.
10 char
Ok, getting it uploaded now. Link will be posted in the thread in the dev forum.
edit: Now available under the XWKE2 section for download in the firmware thread.
Great work! THX A LOT!
Have you done mine too?
Carrier: Optus Australia
PDA - XWKE2
PHONE - XXKDJ
CSC - PSKE3
+1 for the optus australia
thanks

[Q] Should I keep strict to the baseband version when upgrading?

Hello
I've bought a new Galaxy SII recently, and faced a problem with the market, it crashes and not a single solution I read on the internet has helped me.
I've thought if I upgrade to 2.3.4 from 2.3.3 it could solve the problem, KIES doesn't offer me any upgrade.
My firmware is specific to the Middle East, it includes support for Arabic keyboard.
Now I have two questions after I've read the topic Official i9100 Firmwares KF1/2/3/4/, KG1/2/3/5/6/7, KH1/2/3/4 Download
1) If I upgrade to a version which isn't specific to the Middle East, will I lose the support for Arabic keyboard?
2) Should I be strict to the phone baseband version?
Baseband version: XXKG5
Build Number: JPKH1
In another word, should I choose the versions for Baseband XXKG5 only from that thread?
1. If you use a version that is not specific to the middle east, you will lose your arabic support but there are now mods where you can add arabic support to any rom.
2. Baseband equals modems that you can change, you might find better reception with a newer modem.
3. csc which contains the information for connecting to the internet, you will need to keep the same :
Regarding CSC, I can add IPNs on my own, so it doesn't matter for me then?
Thank you
Post the specifics of your current firmware. Input *#1234# in the dialpad and post the details as they appear on here.
JPKH1 is Arabic firmware
Here's the output
PDA: I9100JPKH1
PHONE: I9100XXKG5
CSC: I9100JPKH1
Build Info: Fri Aug 5 13:34:05 KST 2011
Sorry guys not wanting to hijack the thread, been searching for similar answers...
PDA: I9100XWKF3
PHONE: I9100XXKH3
CSC: I9100CPWKD1
I'm rooted using CF matched Kernel and have remained on that, does no harm as far as i'm aware except for yellow triangle at boot..
I'd like to go from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 too and wondering about what to flash and what would fit, my CSC is Carphone Warehouse would that be correct? How important is it to match CSC?
Regards Baseband, doesn't really matter does it?
And firmware, thought about Frankenstein XXKF3 or 4 or am I getting things totally wrong?
And on that note, does the firmware version stiplulate which ROM I can load?
Milado said:
Here's the output
PDA: I9100JPKH1
PHONE: I9100XXKG5
CSC: I9100JPKH1
Build Info: Fri Aug 5 13:34:05 KST 2011
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Ok. Try clearing the market data under manage applications and see if that works.
If you're not using an Arabic firmware you won't have Arabic language support.
I tried it many times, it just doesn't work, I tried to do factory reset, installed a newer version (3.0.26 & 3.0.27) I moved MarketUpdater.apk (someone said it works). Nothing at all was useful to me. I want to have the complete experience, I want to access the market, but it doesn't work!!
I have the same problem in my fiancee's X8 xperia too.
I don't know if it's related to my country (market isn't available here, it's forbidden here). I rooted my device and installed & configured SSH Tunnel, I sniffed the network and made sure that it connects through the ssh tunnel, but it crashes every time.
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I'm going to download this GT-I9100_XSG_I9100JPKH1_I9100XXKG5_I9100OJPKH1.exe and install it, to restore the phone to its default status.
I should do it in Odin using the PDA box, right?
I've finished the restore of the original firmware, it didn't help the app still crashes!!
Sound like it's been sabotaged. We need an Android intifada in your country to stop the oppression against the Android market.
There is already intifada in Syria
But not Android intifada though.
BTW, Stay safe.
heres a list of firmwares.You should be able to find a modem that might be suitable
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
heres the cf-root list
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
hope you can sort it out.

[Q] Where to find latest original COMCEL Colombia firmware?

I actually have this setup after flashing and rooted XXKI4 (intratech tread), every things ok but my Product Code change from "COM" to KOR".
PDA: I9100UHKH3
PHONE: I9100XXKI4
CSC: I9100COMKH1
Build Info: Thu Aug 25 11:42:14 KST 2011
ROOTED: YES I9100XXKH3
Android Version: 2.3.4
Then I Restore in Recovery Mode a original firmware's full Backup I made before flash (Product Code return to COM), thinking Kies recognize it as original upgradable but don't.
Now I need flashing with the original firmware (Colombia Comcel "COM")
Thanks for your help...
Hgroove4
Here you can find the links, but some of them are dead. You need to ask Intratech to post new link for yours.
If you're after the original firmware that came with your phone, you're probably out of luck. However, you can get the latest firmware available for your phone/carrier/country using an app called Checkfus. Search for it on here.

HELP!!!! Firmware troubles

Hi
I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction as i'm at the end of my tether.
I have the bog standard S3 GT-i9300 Nordic (purchased in Sweden)
Trying to flash back to stock firmware I downloaded the I9300XXBLH3_I9300NEEBLH2_I9300XXLH1_HOME.tar.md5 firmware (4.0.4) Downloaded from Sammobile
Flashed with odin
Restart loop - so I went into recovery mode, cleared cache and reset, restarted fine....
Upon restart phone downloads firmware update.... Updates
The in settings - about device i have Android version 4.1.1 - Baseband version I9300XXDLID Build number JRO03c.I9300XXDLJ2 (French??)
Kernal version 3.0.31 -319653
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMT Thu Oct 11 23:43:16 KST 2012
Although this firmware lets me use my Telia Sim card it will not let me use my 02 simcard - Now I know the phone was originaly unbranded & unlocked
I then went into Kies and restored there, entering the phones serial number etc.
The phone was then updated to 4.1.2 (Russia) I9300XXELL4
I have no idea what I have done for the phone not to restore back to stock official Nordic firmware that is unlocked.....
Any help is very much gratefully received.
Hunnypot said:
Hi
I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction as i'm at the end of my tether.
I have the bog standard S3 GT-i9300 Nordic (purchased in Sweden)
Trying to flash back to stock firmware I downloaded the I9300XXBLH3_I9300NEEBLH2_I9300XXLH1_HOME.tar.md5 firmware (4.0.4) Downloaded from Sammobile
Flashed with odin
Restart loop - so I went into recovery mode, cleared cache and reset, restarted fine....
Upon restart phone downloads firmware update.... Updates
The in settings - about device i have Android version 4.1.1 - Baseband version I9300XXDLID Build number JRO03c.I9300XXDLJ2 (French??)
Kernal version 3.0.31 -319653
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMT Thu Oct 11 23:43:16 KST 2012
Although this firmware lets me use my Telia Sim card it will not let me use my 02 simcard - Now I know the phone was originaly unbranded & unlocked
I then went into Kies and restored there, entering the phones serial number etc.
The phone was then updated to 4.1.2 (Russia) I9300XXELL4
I have no idea what I have done for the phone not to restore back to stock official Nordic firmware that is unlocked.....
Any help is very much gratefully received.
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[Help] Identifying correct stock firmware for I9300T

Hi everyone,
I'm in a conundrum. I've gone and soft-bricked my Samsung G3 I9300T and my attempts to flash it with various stock firmware have fallen flat. Can anyone offer me help or direct me to a thread (for dummies) for identifying which firmware would be suitable for my I9300 as I'm led to believe there are differences eg. ZSALED (Hong Kong) vs UBALE6 (Brazil).
Phone details:
Model: GT-I9300T
I've seen other threads posting AP, CP & CSC but I'm not sure how to obtain these details
I'm sorry for being ignorant. But many thanks for your time.
History of phone:
I purchased it off kogan a few years ago.
This is my first time rooting and flashing my S3 and everything's gone horribly wrong.
When I try to put it into recovery mode it will 'cycle' the Samsung Galaxy SIII title page but never reach recovery mode
I can put the phone into Download mode.
I've attempted to flash the phone with these firmwares:
-GT-I9300_TGY_I9300ZSALED_I9300OZSALED_I9300XXLEF.tar. md5
-CheckROM_V4_LG8.tar.md5 (from a thread: PM me if you'd like to know it)
-I9300XXUGMK6_I9300OXAGMK6_I9300XXUGMK6_HOME.tar.md 5
(I use Odin3 v3.04-3.09 to flash these but everytime I run into a Fail)
Hi,
Could someone direct me to a thread that'll teach me the notation of firmware. B/c I still don't understand: the meaning of the designations for PDA & CSC.
Example
Model: GT-I9300
Country: United Kingdom
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 2168382
Build date: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 12:07:41 +0000
Product Code: BTU
PDA: I9300XXUGMK6 (What does XX, UGMK6 mean?)
CSC: I9300OXAGMK6 (similarly, what does OX, AGMK6 refer to?)
MODEM: I9300XXUGMK6
And what's the difference between Samsung Galaxy SIII International (firmware) I9300XXEMC2 & I9300XXUGNB4? (XX means Australia, but what do EMC2 or UGNB4 mean?
Again I apologise if I irritate some of you. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Kinetik
Get the telecom xt jelly bean 4.3 rom
http://www.gpforums.co.nz/threads/451505/page1
Thanks for the reply, Darke. Would this NZ firmware still be compatible for a handset in Australia, Sydney? I'll give it a try anyway
Kinetik101 said:
Thanks for the reply, Darke. Would this NZ firmware still be compatible for a handset in Australia, Sydney? I'll give it a try anyway
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No reason why it shouldn't, its the same as the one infront of me. At any rate hopefully it repair your phone so you can maybe install your proper rom

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