I've read just about every thread on here with people having issues updating and nothing has worked for me. I can't seem to get kies to connect to my phone to use the emergency tool (tied just about every method here). I'm thinking it maybe best to try my hand again at reverting back to gb and see if kies will connect. I'm not sure what tools I need to go back to gb, rom, modem etc, and which order to flash them at. I've downloaded to my pc the big rar file located in the dev sticky section for unbricking but when I place the file into odin and run it, it fails...what do I do?
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nash2000 said:
I've read just about every thread on here with people having issues updating and nothing has worked for me. I can't seem to get kies to connect to my phone to use the emergency tool (tied just about every method here). I'm thinking it maybe best to try my hand again at reverting back to gb and see if kies will connect. I'm not sure what tools I need to go back to gb, rom, modem etc, and which order to flash them at. I've downloaded to my pc the big rar file located in the dev sticky section for unbricking but when I place the file into odin and run it, it fails...what do I do?
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man i had the same problem, i downgraded to stock gb radio, stock kernal, stock recovery and everything. still nothing. tried a different PC and still nothing.
i just ended up flashing stock UCLF5 through the reootzwiki .exe file, then flashing CWM and flashing the official UCLF6, (rooted, de'oed etc) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766933, i checked settings under ABOUT PHONE and baseband was UCLF6 etc. all set. so on stock ICS, with minor minor tweaks. :good::good::good:
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man i had the same problem, i downgraded to stock gb radio, stock kernal, stock recovery and everything. still nothing. tried a different PC and still nothing.
i just ended up flashing stock UCLF5 through the reootzwiki .exe file, then flashing CWM and flashing the official UCLF6, (rooted, de'oed etc) from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766933, i checked settings under ABOUT PHONE and baseband was UCLF6 etc. all set. so on stock ICS, with minor minor tweaks. :good::good::good:
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I'm downloading the file now...so all I need to do is flash the downloading file and retry kies?
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I didnt downgrade or anything. Just got latest ver of kies, put phone in DL mode, plug in to pc. Never showed connected. Chose tools, then firmware update intance or something. Fill in the popup window with serial and model #. Hit next and sit back.
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madman604 said:
I didnt downgrade or anything. Just got latest ver of kies, put phone in DL mode, plug in to pc. Never showed connected. Chose tools, then firmware update intance or something. Fill in the popup window with serial and model #. Hit next and sit back.
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There is an issue with Kies updating if the modem file does not match what its looking for. If you have changed in ROM/rooted, etc there is a chance you have installed a version of the modem it deems unfit...and refused to update.
Follow these instructions to update your Note to the official ICS unrooted AT&T release;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1731654
Yesss....finally did it. All this time i thought kies was supposed to connect to my phone, after reading the above i realized it doesn't (dl mode) all i did was reset flash counter and run the update. Thanks guys
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Here is the simple way to do it and you can do it through Kies no matter what Firmware you are on.
1: Take battery out and write down the serial number exactly how it is written.
2: Put battery back in and cover back on.
3: Restart phone.
4: Place phone in Download Mode by holdin volume down and power buttons at the same time then when you get to the menu screen it will tell you to press volume up to continue, do that.
5: Run Kies, connect your device and inside Kies click on tools, in the dropdown menu click on Firmware Upgrade And Initialization.
6: In the popup screen type your serial number exactly how it it written under the battery and then type SGHI717 with all caps for the model name.
7: You will get a popup about downloading the firmware upgrade press ok.
8: Another popup will ask you if you agree, check the box about how you read and agree and click start upgrade.
Now Kies will download the firmware upgrade and your device will be upgraded to ICS.
FYI...Need to enter the dash in the model name = SGH-I717
porkenhimer said:
Here is the simple way to do it and you can do it through Kies no matter what Firmware you are on.
1: Take battery out and write down the serial number exactly how it is written.
2: Put battery back in and cover back on.
3: Restart phone.
4: Place phone in Download Mode by holdin volume down and power buttons at the same time then when you get to the menu screen it will tell you to press volume up to continue, do that.
5: Run Kies, connect your device and inside Kies click on tools, in the dropdown menu click on Firmware Upgrade And Initialization.
6: In the popup screen type your serial number exactly how it it written under the battery and then type SGHI717 with all caps for the model name.
7: You will get a popup about downloading the firmware upgrade press ok.
8: Another popup will ask you if you agree, check the box about how you read and agree and click start upgrade.
Now Kies will download the firmware upgrade and your device will be upgraded to ICS.
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will this wipe out all my data and apps? thanks
Yes it will set everything back to factory. Make sure you backup anything you want to keep beforehand.
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FYI...Need to enter the dash in the model name = SGH-I717
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The model could also be ATT-I717.
That is capital letter i seven one seven
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OK.. So here goes.
Decided to finally update to a Gingerbread ROM (going with openOptimus). Got the ROM flashed, rebooted and went to flash the new baseband.
I let all devices finish installing, then disabled the USB modem in device manager.
I ran LGMDP, following the directions as per ciaox's thread, got to step 13 - "click on download, select port". I selected my phone, pressed connect. It started doing the download, the phone went into emergency mode, then the program came up and said it lost communication to the phone.
I now have a folder in the same folder as the LGMDP with the serial number of my phone, and in there is a "DownloadInfo.ini" and a "NV_P500h_20110814-100506.nv2" file that's 180KB. Is this normal? I didn't want to go any further due to the message about not being able to communicate with the phone. The USB cable did not disconnect at all (I made sure not to touch it while it was doing it's thing).
I haven't done anything else with the phone, it's still in emergency mode.
Am I SOL or is this "normal"?
Skellums said:
OK.. So here goes.
Decided to finally update to a Gingerbread ROM (going with openOptimus). Got the ROM flashed, rebooted and went to flash the new baseband.
I let all devices finish installing, then disabled the USB modem in device manager.
I ran LGMDP, following the directions as per ciaox's thread, got to step 13 - "click on download, select port". I selected my phone, pressed connect. It started doing the download, the phone went into emergency mode, then the program came up and said it lost communication to the phone.
I now have a folder in the same folder as the LGMDP with the serial number of my phone, and in there is a "DownloadInfo.ini" and a "NV_P500h_20110814-100506.nv2" file that's 180KB. Is this normal? I didn't want to go any further due to the message about not being able to communicate with the phone. The USB cable did not disconnect at all (I made sure not to touch it while it was doing it's thing).
I haven't done anything else with the phone, it's still in emergency mode.
Am I SOL or is this "normal"?
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Can u look at my thread how to flash baseband (Picture guide)
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Skellums said:
OK.. So here goes.
Decided to finally update to a Gingerbread ROM (going with openOptimus). Got the ROM flashed, rebooted and went to flash the new baseband.
I let all devices finish installing, then disabled the USB modem in device manager.
I ran LGMDP, following the directions as per ciaox's thread, got to step 13 - "click on download, select port". I selected my phone, pressed connect. It started doing the download, the phone went into emergency mode, then the program came up and said it lost communication to the phone.
I now have a folder in the same folder as the LGMDP with the serial number of my phone, and in there is a "DownloadInfo.ini" and a "NV_P500h_20110814-100506.nv2" file that's 180KB. Is this normal? I didn't want to go any further due to the message about not being able to communicate with the phone. The USB cable did not disconnect at all (I made sure not to touch it while it was doing it's thing).
I haven't done anything else with the phone, it's still in emergency mode.
Am I SOL or is this "normal"?
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Don't disconnect.
Press download again in lgmdp.
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OK.. So I tried the download again, it went through amss burning, etc and showed my IMEI when processing, but the BlueTooth MAC was blank :S
It seems to have worked though, it got download completed, I rebooted the phone and my data is working anyway, haha
I was just worried where it had lost communication during the download that I was screwed. Looks like I'm good though!
And do NOT delete the NV2 backup.
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And do NOT delete the NV2 backup.
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That's a given
As you can see from my account, this was my first post.. I've been lurking the whole time, hahaha.
I've been able to get everything else figured out on my own, I've been messing with the phone since I got it in March (cooked my own ROM right after I got it, just for myself.. Nothing special just with init.d support and some of the fluff system apps removed), but had not needed to mess with the Baseband as the ROMs I was messing with were all 2.2 roms.
I finally decided to take the plunge to Gingerbread, so far no problems!
Thanks again everyone, I was just looking for the re-assurance more than anything
Hi everyone,
I brought a new galaxy s2 phone about 4 weeks ago and it has spent most of that time soft bricked since I tried to update it to the newest firmware, K14....
I am using windows 7 starter, 32bit. I have installed kies, uninstalled and re-installed kies, tried uninstalling kies and just using the drivers.
Recently I did a clean install of windows, installed kies, as more drivers seem to be recognized and downloaded odin v1.85. I restart the computer, start task manager end all processes that say kies, run odin as a administrator, put the tar file in pda, only auto reboot is selected. I then plug in the phone, in download mode, wait for yellow box and press start and the process only goes as far as boot.bin.
I have tried all of my usb ports and the only difference is the number of the modem installed driver and how far along odin gets. With two ports it only goes as far as setup connection which was as far as anything went before I re-installed windows. I have replaced the usb cable and made sure the phone battery is fully charged. The phone was put into usb debugging mode before it was bricked. I have attached a picture of what drivers get installed when I plug in the phone. The firmware I am attempting to flash is the uk 3 version off the firmware page of this website.
Please can somebody give me the solution it is driving me nuts!
Sorry for waffling but I figure you need to know what I've tried so that I don't waste anybodies time.
Thanks guys
Did you try a different stock rom? Did you try a different pc? Or if you want to, flash a CF-root kernel. Then boot in recovery and flash a rom of your choice.
The flashcounter will start and stock roms can't be flashed this way (at least as far as I know).
Is your phone a I9100 model?
I ask this to make sure you are trying to flash the correct firmware for your device.
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Cookoospite said:
Hi everyone,
I brought a new galaxy s2 phone about 4 weeks ago and it has spent most of that time soft bricked since I tried to update it to the newest firmware, K14....
I am using windows 7 starter, 32bit. I have installed kies, uninstalled and re-installed kies, tried uninstalling kies and just using the drivers.
Recently I did a clean install of windows, installed kies, as more drivers seem to be recognized and downloaded odin v1.85. I restart the computer, start task manager end all processes that say kies, run odin as a administrator, put the tar file in pda, only auto reboot is selected. I then plug in the phone, in download mode, wait for yellow box and press start and the process only goes as far as boot.bin.
Possibility one bad firmware file or wrong file ,
Or not using Samsung USB cable .
jje
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Hi Lenny,
Yh, i have tried it on my desktop which runs 7 home premium. Clean install with same results. Tried the K14 firmware a few times but that never got any further than setup connection. Don't understand the rest of your post sorry. Can you do a flash for dummies thing? And is there a firmware you would recommend trying?
@ aceofclubs -the box says i9100 and so does the sticker in the back.
@ JJEgan - the first cable I used was the one in the box and while the one I have replaced by ebay, they had good feedback. The K14 firmware was given to be by a user of the galaxy s2 that he had successfully flashed with.
Does the phone look to have installed correctly, the guy who gave me the firmware said he had abd appear in device manager, which I haven't got. Also after the phone is finished installing drivers if I click in the system tray, the green icon that shows devices that are present is not there and neither is the phone but if I go into device manager samsung composite device is.
Cookoospite said:
Hi Lenny,
The K14 firmware was given to be by a user of the galaxy s2 that he had successfully flashed with.
Does the phone look to have installed correctly, the guy who gave me the firmware said he had abd appear in device manager,
Better of following the instructions than second hand stuff .
Download firmware from stock rom thread no excuses of bad firmware then .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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Thanks for the suggestion JJegan but I just tried another firmware from the link you provided above with no success, stopped at setup connection. What is abd and do I need it? Think I must be missing some drivers!
Cookoospite said:
Thanks for the suggestion JJegan but I just tried another firmware from the link you provided above with no success, stopped at setup connection. What is abd and do I need it? Think I must be missing some drivers!
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No you dont need a ADB neccesarily for flashing. ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a tool that comes with the Android SDK that allows you to control and interface with your Android device. Well do u have the phone specifications before bricking it, like Model No, Built, CSC, Kernal Etc.
First try to uninstall Kies and Install the latest version, so that you have the latest drivers.
Check the Intratech thread on Stock ROM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) and download the correct rom.( I presume you have I9100 Intenational Version of S2). Open Odin 1.85, do not change any options, brownse and put the stock rom u downloaded into the PDA section and click on start button, you should be good.PM me if you have any issues.
The above didn't work. Here's what I got:
Cookoospite said:
Thanks for the suggestion JJegan but I just tried another firmware from the link you provided above with no success, stopped at setup connection. What is abd and do I need it? Think I must be missing some drivers!
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AS you have the yellow box in Odin you have the drivers all the firmware in that link works .
run odin as a administrator, put the tar file in pda, only auto reboot is selected. I then plug in the phone, in download mode, wait for yellow box and press start
Lets do this the right way just to be sure . Open Odin put the tar file in PDA
go to download mode at first screen download mode on phone follow instruction ( vol up from memory ) after next screen connect Samsung USB cable to phone and PC .
jje
Thanks, think I've done that anyway but, just to check, what do you mean by next screen?
The screen when you are in download mode and press volume up.
Yh that is what I'm doing, thanks tho. Can someone please give me a reliable link to an older version of Odin to try? At the mo I am using v1.85, this the latest version?
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Odin 1.3 here
Cookoospite said:
Yh that is what I'm doing, thanks tho. Can someone please give me a reliable link to an older version of Odin to try? At the mo I am using v1.85, this the latest version?
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So close! I plugged the phone in and got as far as cache with the green progress bar showing just the tiniest bit. Left it for over an hour but the bar didn't move at all! Encouraged I restarted the computer to try again only to find that now the computer and odin won't recognize the phone until I uninstall and reinstall kies and always hangs on cache. I restarted in the first place as the phone never shows in the system tray. Sorry to be a bore but have you any idea why everyone else can plug in and flash and my machines refuse to! I welcome any ideas you have. Thank you.
Instead of Odin, you could try Heimdall. Maybe that will work for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104826
Thanks Lenny. Don't know how to use it tho no boxes like on the tutorials I have watched in the latest version. Can you clue me in please?
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Here is a guide, it should work the same for our phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878686
Thanks. Have to wait a couple of days to try it now. Happy Christmas
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hey hope everyone had a good christmas and new year. Still no joy, where do I get PIT files to flash with the newest version of heimdall to go with our firmware? The newest version won't let me add files until I enter a PIT. I tried version 1.1 but I couldn't get it to recognise a compatible device.
On the odin front: I thought I'd cracked it. It started flashing, took hours but I had half a green progress bar and then it just seem to freeze. Also this seems replicable a few times and then I get stuck at setup connection again. I then have to do a system restore to get it to flash to the furthest point again. Does this give anyone any clues? Or does anyone know of any heimdell packages I could try? And the long shot, any way of getting firmware on to an sd card and flashing that way when a phone is soft bricked?
Sorry if I'm annoying you but there has to a way round this. I brought a rooted one to use while this is sorted, love the phone but need to know I can update and be able to sort it out if things go wrong.
Thanks again for your help and suggestions.
I am rooted galaxy S2. I have received an alert from ATT saying ICS is available to download. I am not able to connect using Kies. I have tried the following with no luck after reading tons of posts here:
i) checked/unchecked to USB debugging mode.
ii)dialed *#7284#...checked/unchecked usb mode there too, no luck.
iii) updated kies drivers ,still same issue.
ONLY option left is to factory reset my phone. IDK if i am facing this issue because i have rooted phone or something else. If anyone had SUCCESSFULLY upgraded to ICS on there rooted phone, please let me know...
if you are rooted and you have clockworkmod recovery, and you want the stock feel ICS, flash the ROM that I have linked in my signature. Its look is pretty much stock ICS but it is a HELL of a lot more smooth and has features that the stock does not have.
to answer your question, yes, at one point I did update using KIES from a rooted phone. After you have tried to connect, run the connection wizard from the KIES main window after you disconnect the phone.
are you rooted on stock GB 2.3.4, 2.3.6 or rooted and on a custom ROM?
Thanks for prompt response. Sorry for my limited knowledge, i dont know what does Stock and ROM means. I dont remember how i rooted my phone. I just want to get the latest official ICS update.
if you want the latest ics using kies turn phone off, pull battery, you'll need your s/n #and model, then put battery back in, open kies, go to tools, go down to firmware upgrade and initialization, it'll then ask for your s/n and model name, must match,, click ok, before continuing, hold, both volume buttons and plug into computer, it'll then go to download mode, to enter download mode, push volume up button once, you'll then be at the downloading screen, then follow on screen prompts, make sure you have a stable internet connection for your computer
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turboedb18hb said:
if you want the latest ics using kies turn phone off, pull battery, you'll need your s/n #and model, then put battery back in, open kies, go to tools, go down to firmware upgrade and initialization, it'll then ask for your s/n and model name, must match,, click ok, before continuing, hold, both volume buttons and plug into computer, it'll then go to download mode, to enter download mode, push volume up button once, you'll then be at the downloading screen, then follow on screen prompts, make sure you have a stable internet connection for your computer
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doesn't using that method wipe all user data tied to the system? internal sd data remains but you lose all your setups.
Guess I don't understand. If you are rooted use the app in play store to keep root and use mobile Odin to flash the update. Then you can retain root on a terrible ics
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Pirateghost said:
Guess I don't understand. If you are rooted use the app in play store to keep root and use mobile Odin to flash the update. Then you can retain root on a terrible ics
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this worked. thanks
Is anyone else not able to upgrade to ANYTHING from any version of stock, unrooted KH7 or KK6? I like to try out ROMs from time to time, but will usually flash back to stock unrooted KH7 using Mobile Odin. I then will plug in USB and make sure I have the latest drivers installed, fire up Kies, get recognized as being ready for the ICS (LE5) update, so then I'm back to stock ICS. I do this because I rely on my phone for my job sometimes. And if I'm going to run stock, I want the ROM and upgrade process to be completely official.
In the past couple of weeks, Kies recognizes the current revision of firmware that I have, but shows that that version is the current version for our device (SGH-I777). It does this with KK6 and KH7. If I select "firmware upgrade and initialization" option, it offers to reinstall firmware that is currently on the device. I get no error messages of any kind.
I have already done all basic troubleshoting steps: Kies and driver un/re-install. I have the latest version for both installed. I have also ensured that Heimdall drivers are not installed for the USB port that I use for Kies update.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
UPDATE:
I resolved this issue by:
1. Disconnecting my USB cable
2. Selecting "Tools > Firmware Upgrade and Initialization"
3. Following instructions in firmware upgrade window that opens after step 2
4. Inputting model and serial numbers as listed on the back of the phone under the battery and clicking "OK"
5. Booting into download mode by holding both vol buttons + plugging in USB, then pushing vol up at the download mode warning screen
Once I did all that, I clicked "OK" to begin the upgrade process as usual. Instructions beyond step 3 are shown on screen after step 2 is completed, including the correct button combo for download mode.
ou812bkewl said:
Is anyone else not able to upgrade to ANYTHING from any version of stock, unrooted KH7 or KK6? I like to try out ROMs from time to time, but will usually flash back to stock unrooted KH7 using Mobile Odin. I then will plug in USB and make sure I have the latest drivers installed, fire up Kies, get recognized as being ready for the ICS (LE5) update, so then I'm back to stock ICS. I do this because I rely on my phone for my job sometimes. And if I'm going to run stock, I want the ROM and upgrade process to be completely official.
In the past couple of weeks, Kies recognizes the current revision of firmware that I have, but shows that that version is the current version for our device (SGH-I777). It does this with KK6 and KH7. If I select "firmware upgrade and initialization" option, it offers to reinstall firmware that is currently on the device. I get no error messages of any kind.
I have already done all basic troubleshoting steps: Kies and driver un/re-install. I have the latest version for both installed. I have also ensured that Heimdall drivers are not installed for the USB port that I use for Kies update.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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I say stick with gingerbread . Atleast until jellybean is released officially. I came from aokp jb / supernexus back to stock gingerbread 2.3.6. It was the right move. Getting a day out of my battery like i use to. Best of all its extremely smooth and stable.
j510 said:
I say stick with gingerbread . Atleast until jellybean is released officially.
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You'll be on GB until your phone shows or you move to a new device...
JB is nice, cutting edge all it does sting a bit, but not much!
Clay
Team Pirate
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clay101eve said:
You'll be on GB until your phone shows or you move to a new device...
JB is nice, cutting edge all it does sting a bit, but not much!
Clay
Team Pirate
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Was on jellybean but prefer gingerbread thanks. Aside from the minimal extra features in jb, gingerbread gives a day plus hours of battery, smoothe as butter, and I prefer touchwiz. having bone stock jellybean makes all my android devices seem too similar and it gets boring. I prefer touchwiz widgets and motion gestures. Everything in jelly bean I can do on gingerbread. Google now is just an easy way to search but isnt really too crazy of a leap from regular search bar. I do miss the swipe to close tasks but I could live without it. To each there own
ou812bkewl said:
I resolved this issue by:
1. Disconnecting my USB cable
2. Selecting "Tools > Firmware Upgrade and Initialization"
3. Following instructions in firmware upgrade window that opens after step 2
4. Inputting model and serial numbers as listed on the back of the phone under the battery and clicking "OK"
5. Booting into download mode by holding both vol buttons + plugging in USB, then pushing vol up at the download mode warning screen
Once I did all that, I clicked "OK" to begin the upgrade process as usual. Instructions beyond step 3 are shown on screen after step 2 is completed, including the correct button combo for download mode.
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Thanks to all who replied!
I purchased an AT&T Note 1 or i717. It currently has version 4.0.4 on it and would like to get the most recent (AND STABLE) version I can. A basic stock android would be fine, doesn't need to be a rocking mod or anything like that, just something that won't crash every day and where everything works.
Can someone PLEASE point me in the right direction? I did the search function but couldn't find out where to begin. Thanks for all who are able to assist me
chuck
Kies will get you the latest firmware available for your device.
1. On a PC open http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
2. Click Download for windows
3. Install Kies
4. Open Kies
5. Write down serial number of phone device (it's under battery)
6. Plug in phone to PC and power up phone while HOLDING volume down
7. Once you see the download screen on phone press volume up
8. On PC in Kies click "tools - Firmware Upgrade and Initialization"
9. Type in SGH-I717 (all caps)
10. Type in serial number
11. Follow directions
12. Once phone reboots you will have the latest OFFICIAL firmware (JB 4.1.2 as of 6-1-2013)
13. Perform a factory data reset before proceeding (it helps it run smoother)
14. Type in google info and enjoy!
Why not use the built-in OS update? Waaay better than Kies.
Just go to settings> phone> check for update. No PC needed.
rangercaptain said:
Why not use the built-in OS update? Waaay better than Kies.
Just go to settings> phone> check for update. No PC needed.
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I thought upgrading to 4.1.2 was ONLY available via Kies? (we are talking stock upgrade, not custom)
(or Odin I guess, if you download the flashable file)
The current stock at&t rom is 4.1.2 and it is delivered OTA through update menu.
Even though its an AT&T phone, I had it factory unlocked. Currently using in on a T-Mobile service. Gonna have to try the Kies method I guess.
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The current stock at&t rom is 4.1.2 and it is delivered OTA through update menu.
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Damn. Here in Canada (or at least in BC), its only available via Kies. GB -> ICS was OTA, but ICS -> JB isn't. At least on Bell its not.
Sorry if I stepped in where I shouldn't.
That's good information about Canadian carriers not offering OTA upgrades. Lucky for this amigo he's at&t so he can get up to date OTA.
440bro said:
Kies will get you the latest firmware available for your device.
1. On a PC open http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
2. Click Download for windows
3. Install Kies
4. Open Kies
5. Write down serial number of phone device (it's under battery)
6. Plug in phone to PC and power up phone while HOLDING volume down
7. Once you see the download screen on phone press volume up
8. On PC in Kies click "tools - Firmware Upgrade and Initialization"
9. Type in SGH-I717 (all caps)
10. Type in serial number
11. Follow directions
12. Once phone reboots you will have the latest OFFICIAL firmware (JB 4.1.2 as of 6-1-2013)
13. Perform a factory data reset before proceeding (it helps it run smoother)
14. Type in google info and enjoy!
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Ok, having issues here. I've done 1-6 when I do #7, Kies makes a noise, like its trying to connect to the phone, goes to another screen for just a a second, looks like a cable attaching to a phone, then goes back to splash screen. Tried several usb ports, different cables, even Kies' troubleshooting guide where it reinstalls the driver. Still the same thing. Any suggestions?
You can try this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506330
I have the same .tar file, but built for Bell here in Canada.
I flash it through odin, then flash TWRP. Then I flash my bell modem, flash counter reset file, then re-flash stock recover. Then I use OTA to get to ICS, then Kies to get to JB.
I can write more specific instructions for what 'I' do, if that might help. I can also try to track down files for ATT (not bell) when I get a bit of free time. Hope that helps you get closer to the end you are wanting!
If it wouldn't be too much trouble, sure. I can't figure out the next step. I'm considering just selling it and buying something new with JB already in it, lol.
Has anyone experienced the same issues or am I just the special one
Is it the stock 4.0.4 on the phone now? Then, you should be able to just upgrade to stock 4.1.2.
I was never on stock, so I don't know if the update can be done via OTA, but you should be able to use Kies on your computer to update it. At the very least, you will have JB even with the stock bloat.