Please can someone help me i am pulling my hair out and dont know if im been thick or o2 are!
Ok, new s3 on o2 in uk, had it about a month or so. Everything was perfect and call quality was crystal clear upuntil last week when i got a ota update and now my reception and general phone call quality is rubbish. I have just spoken to o2 and they firstly told me i was on incorrect software and should download kies and it would update my phone software. they said i should be on i9300OXAALF2.
When i connect to kies it tells me i am upto date, kies says:-
PDA:LFB / PHONE:LE7 / CSC:LF3 (O2U), THIS SAYS I AM UPTO DATE
in about device this is my information.
Android version 4.04
Baseband version I9300BWLE7
Kernel version 3.0.15-782020-user
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Tue jun 26 00:30:10 KST
2012
Build Number IMM76D.I9300XXBLFB
I have never flashed a phone and dont know what i am doing, i have registered on sammobile and really dont understand what i am looking at, i presumed o2 would send me ota the correct version of software but the first person told me i should be on i9300OXAALF2 and the next person from o2 said she didnt know where this version had come from!
Please forgive my ignorance/stupidity but this isnt my speciality, all i want is decent phone/reception quality and since the last update i have lost this.
Am i on o2 software, is it the most up to date software, am i on the correct radio etc and if you was me, what would you do!?!?
Thanks is advance!
Download speed test from playstore
Download lots of modems (google search pls) dont post asking
Flash a modem, do a speed test, record result
Continue the above step until you find the best speeds.
Hope this helps
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Also "network signal" app from play store shows your reception in %
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slking1989 said:
Download speed test from playstore
Download lots of modems (google search pls) dont post asking
Flash a modem, do a speed test, record result
Continue the above step until you find the best speeds.
Hope this helps
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Not really helps but thanks anyway!
It would help if u did it. Increased my data speeds by 2mbs
Modem = radio
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Went from 54% to 100%
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Here is the link for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Firmware – GT-I9300 I9300XXALF2 2012 June I9300OXAALF2 United Kingdom. http://www.filefactory.com/premium/...ppcCI7fQ==&c=b83f1d7df6a034fd2e1be556a1d22eb8.
Can`t see if it is for O2 however but it fits the desccription from the O2 employee.
To be flashed with Odin, instructions by Chainfire see here:
(CF Root to be replaced by the rom`s name off course)
- Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Unzip the attached Odin3-vX.X.zip file
- Download and unzip the CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold volume-down + home + power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
- NOTE: Sometimes the device does *not* boot into recovery mode and root your device. Just do the entire procedure again if this happens. If it still will not install root and such, make sure that in Odin "Auto Reboot" is not checked. Then after flashing, pull the battery, and boot with VolUp+Home+Power button to boot into recovery manually. This will start the install process.
I would ask O2 to update the firmware if they say its wrong.
Or you have to start flshing stuff yourself.
Could ask on the O2 forum as well .
jje
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if it was me i would just do a factory wipe through kies
Seany_Blitz said:
if it was me i would just do a factory wipe through kies
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But you don't know how to un install Darky rom. So maybe hold off on advice til you know what you're doing.
Just saying.
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Ooooo lol
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Well arguing doesnt help me! Reset phone via keyes this morning but still on same baseband and software version so that didnt help! Am debating using odin to flash but dont know if i dare. If i follow the above imstructions should it be ok? Do i have to do anything else? Also will i still get o2 ota updates?
Matcarroll said:
Well arguing doesnt help me! Reset phone via keyes this morning but still on same baseband and software version so that didnt help! Am debating using odin to flash but dont know if i dare. If i follow the above imstructions should it be ok? Do i have to do anything else? Also will i still get o2 ota updates?
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For me i say Odin is safer. As long as you follow the instructions letter by letter you will be fine. If you flash unbranded stock rom you will recieve ota at the same time as everyone else.. and not wait for your carrier (o2) to update. Which i believe can be far later than others
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Ok thanks. Are the o2 firmwares not specific radio codes for o2 and modified to their network for better performance? Am i best flashing to unbranded uk samsung firmware or specific o2 uk firmware for radio quality? My phone is sim unlocked. If i flash to stock samsung software etc is that unrooted or is that something different?
Thanks for your help.
Matcarroll said:
Ok thanks. Are the o2 firmwares not specific radio codes for o2 and modified to their network for better performance?
NO
Am i best flashing to unbranded uk samsung firmware or specific o2 uk firmware for radio quality?
Either as their is no change in O2 firmware bar branding .
My phone is sim unlocked.
If i flash to stock samsung software etc is that unrooted or is that something different?
Stock is Samsung firmware Branded / Provider is as supplied by a network .
Stock is not root recommend you start by reading the basics .
Rooting is the process of getting 'root access'. In a nutshell this means that you can edit the system partition of your phone.
The 'roots' of the tree are the android system files themselves, they are unseen and are not usually meant to be messed with. It can also be seen as the equivelant of having administrator privilages in windows - with them you have better access to your computer.
Rooting voids your warranty! But you can un-root your phone
Rooting means you can
Edit files to create themes
Backup usefull system files
Remove bloatware and unwanted apps
jje
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Well that was easier than I thought! I downloaded the latest one from sammobile NOT the o2 one though, i9300xxblfb i9300oxablfb and flashed via Odin and reception seems better. No o2 screen saver and baseband has changed from i9300bwle7 to i9300xxlfb. Didn't lose my settings either which was a bonus! Will see how I get on. Thanks for help guys.
Just connected it to kies and it said your phone doesn't support updates via kies!
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Hello guys, i read that there is a new official update from samsung called JI6, when i tried to check for updates on my mobile i got message "no firmware" and the massage pops up quickly i don't think that the mobile connects to any servers to check for updates, i read that this problem because the phones got played with, i and my phone is:
1 - unlocked.
2 - rooted.
3 - lagfixed.
4 - gps fixed by the easy solution.
5 - gps fixed by the hard solution, by using .zip file and loaded into the rom (it wasn't that hard).
6 - changed the camera to smasung captive's camera, by also using .zip and loaded it into the rom.
so please i need to know which one of these adjustments should i remove to get the update not the "no firmware" msg, and thank you.
Is a random update you'll get a message you can be rooted but you need to be in stock kernel in order to get the message
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Gps has to be reset to dead stock to get the update.
Flame on!
10 char
Why not just flash the JI6 firmware through Odin?
It's available in this thread.
You stated exactly
because the phones got played with
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Exactly WHAT have you been doing with said phone, and did it have anything to do with tents and blankets ?
Alkaloid said:
Why not just flash the JI6 firmware through Odin?
It's available in this thread.
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+1
Also, the no firmware message is pretty standard.
Alkaloid said:
Why not just flash the JI6 firmware through Odin?
It's available in this thread.
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This is not the same as the new update . It has been posted in general section under the title " Official JI6 update info thread "
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AgentFour20 said:
This is not the same as the new update . It has been posted in general section under the title " Official JI6 update info thread "
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Did you actually read the post or edit? He changed out the file for the OTA version, so yes, it is the final OTA tar.
No I have read it recently . Only when the " Leaked " version was posted .
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Nethris said:
Hello guys, i read that there is a new official update from samsung called JI6, when i tried to check for updates on my mobile i got message "no firmware" and the massage pops up quickly i don't think that the mobile connects to any servers to check for updates, i read that this problem because the phones got played with, i and my phone is:
1 - unlocked.
2 - rooted.
3 - lagfixed.
4 - gps fixed by the easy solution.
5 - gps fixed by the hard solution, by using .zip file and loaded into the rom (it wasn't that hard).
6 - changed the camera to smasung captive's camera, by also using .zip and loaded it into the rom.
so please i need to know which one of these adjustments should i remove to get the update not the "no firmware" msg, and thank you.
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There is no fix, because there is no problem! The OTA updates are sent to devices in stages. You will receive a notification (in the notification bar at the top) when the update is pushed to your device. Going to "Settings > Software Update" only allows you to update the firmware after the notification has already been pushed to your device. If you haven't received the notification yet, then of course the Software Update is going to say "No Firmware".
Why can't people read the existing posts, search for their questions first, and only if they have something new and unique to post should they create a new topic. Furthermore, what does this have to do with development?
Would you give an update if u are using a different carrier on an unlocked phone ?
Because I put it in stock to see and sure I got message saying NO FIRMWARE
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Everyone has the same thing as you, you are just impatient. You will get an update that shows up in your dropdown when the update has been pushed to you. Otherwise, you can follow my instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803492
If u open up a task manager then go to the device management and chose switch to it gives you a option to do software update no luck for me tho, but it does search for something
Why are people still waiting for the update when you could just download it and install via odin in like 5 minutes .
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guys i'm very new to this flashing stuff...i had my WM flashed couple of times....back then i didn't care about the phone.....but not the situation now...anyways...i 'm running completely out of the box vibrant and it was gifted me....so no data plan...i wish to flash if it is safe....so do i have to unlock the phone??? while doing this or every thing remains the same.....but the software version.....enlighten me..,,please...please..... ))
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Why not just flash the JI6 firmware through Odin?
It's available in this thread.
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i'm also waiting for the ota. I'm not flashing through Odin because i got one of those "hardware locked" phone. Don't want to take a chance of messing something up in odin or having odin hang on me. I'm sure there a others in the same boat. I already asked for two replacements and no go. Will be working on getting a third one and see what happens.
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i'm also waiting for the ota. I'm not flashing through Odin because i got one of those "hardware locked" phone. Don't want to take a chance of messing something up in odin or having odin hang on me. I'm sure there a others in the same boat. I already asked for two replacements and no go. Will be working on getting a third one and see what happens.
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Tmo is saying hardlocked phone are defective . They should replace it for you . Just request that make sure they check that th he new one is not hw locked .
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gisu0602 said:
guys i'm very new to this flashing stuff...i had my WM flashed couple of times....back then i didn't care about the phone.....but not the situation now...anyways...i 'm running completely out of the box vibrant and it was gifted me....so no data plan...i wish to flash if it is safe....so do i have to unlock the phone??? while doing this or every thing remains the same.....but the software version.....enlighten me..,,please...please..... ))
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First make sure your phone is not hardware lock by shutting down your phone and try to boot to recovery . (with phone powered down) Do this by holding volume up and down + power , hold untill vibrant screen pops up twice then let go of power button . If it boots to recovery you are safe to use odin .
Now you can download the official JI6 update from the bible in the development section . You will also need the vibrant drivers . And last thing you'll need is odin .
Once you have all those and you've installed the drivers, run odin and load the JI6 tar file in the PDA section of odin . Now turn off your phone remove your sim and sd card . Now put it in download mode by holding volume up + down and plugging the usb cable into your phone . If the android with the shovel screen pops up you are in download mode . Wait for yellow com 4 to show in odin then click start . Let odin run and do its thing . The phone should reboot twice and you are now running the new update with all data still intact .
There are many guides on how to use odin make sure you understand what you are doing and are confident . Otherwise do not attempt this .
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AgentFour20 said:
First make sure your phone is not hardware lock by shutting down your phone and try to boot to recovery . (with phone powered down) Do this by holding volume up and down + power , hold untill vibrant screen pops up twice then let go of power button . If it boots to recovery you are safe to use odin .
Now you can download the official JI6 update from the bible in the development section . You will also need the vibrant drivers . And last thing you'll need is odin .
Once you have all those and you've installed the drivers, run odin and load the JI6 tar file in the PDA section of odin . Now turn off your phone remove your sim and sd card . Now put it in download mode by holding volume up + down and plugging the usb cable into your phone . If the android with the shovel screen pops up you are in download mode . Wait for yellow com 4 to show in odin then click start . Let odin run and do its thing . The phone should reboot twice and you are now running the new update with all data still intact .
There are many guides on how to use odin make sure you understand what you are doing and are confident . Otherwise do not attempt this .
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Thank you AgentFour20.. looks like my vibrant is "not" hardware lock and i could easily got into "recovery" and "downloading" mode easily.....while in downloading mode my WIN7
downloaded two sets of samsung drivers i don't know what they were.. one more thing....
by applying this update am i rooting my phone or its just a manual update...again thanks for your help...
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.
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Does this PDA include Modem too? Just out of curiosity.
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It should
But there is always a flashable .zip if it doesn't
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zancro said:
As JayRokk suggested... Make sure your device is in download mode. If not, that would account for the error message.
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My husband said that it is in download mode. I'm just gonna update via odin. I give up on lies.
But if I ever do figure it out I'll post for others. I appreciate everyone's advice and input.
miketilly2 said:
My husband said that it is in download mode. I'm just gonna update via odin. I give up on lies.
But if I ever do figure it out I'll post for others. I appreciate everyone's advice and input.
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No problem. Report back and let us know how it went
Agoattamer said:
It does not matter if your phone is rooted or not. Start up Samsung Kies. Connect your phone. Go to the Tools tab. Select "Firmware upgrade and Initialization". Fill in the info and you should force the update. Model is SGHI717. No hyphen. And use caps for model and SN.
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Model is sierra golf hotel india seven one seven. All caps and no spaces. Kies probably didn't recognize the model.
FYI I guess there are different model numbers, or at least different ways the model number must be entered. My model # is SGH-I717...and when updating this way via Kies, I had to enter the dash. It wouldn't take it without the dash. Also, I've seen others report the model # they used was ATTI717.
I know old thread
miketilly2 said:
I tried that and it said SGH -I717 does not support initializing. Now what?
It say my current firmware is PD:LA1 / PHONE:LE2 / CSC :LA1 (ATT )
Maybe update not availble yet for that??
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and that you might have fixed it already but...
The quickest fix for me was to install ATT's original Baseband back its official I717UCLA1. Your note might have a different/custom one installed. I ran into the same exact issue today on my girlfriends Note (forgot I had a tmobile radio loaded for her). I would assume that CWM is loaded on the device also. If thats the case, search XDA for ATTNOTEUCLARADIO.zip (approx 22.1mb file) and copy to sd or internal storage on device. Boot into recovery via vol up + vol down + power. choose install via .zip. point to file and run. once completed, reboot.
now connect note to computer and run Kies. It will now tell you update is available.
Hope this helps anyone else who stumbles across this post via google search. I had to re-download files as we weren't home when I had did this where I have the files backup to to storage drive. Its safe and fast.
(Update) This will remove root access, remove CWM recovery and install ATT's bloatware crap. The cool factor: It DOES keep all your data and apps untouched except Superuser, which it removes
miketilly2 said:
I bought a used galaxy note and tried upgrading to ics but i keep getting this msg : your device does not support upgrading via kies.
The it ask me to confirm firmware version which i have using *#1234#. My phone shows correct version.
Android version 2.3.6, kernel 2.6.35.11 build gingerbread.ucla1.
Could someone pls help? my husband also bought a used note and his updated just fine. I don't.believe this phone is rooted.
Any advice would much appreciated. Thanks!
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Put it in download mode. Start kies and once it shows your phone as connected click emergency firmware upgrade have your s/n ready make sure you have 3 gigs of space on your pc and a internet connection. It will.restore to official ics for the i717. WARNING........ THIS WILL ERASE YOUR INTERNAL STORAGE MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP YOUR INTERNAL STORAGE BEFORE HAND. Stock ics sucks if i was you id root and install a custom ics. Example i am using the new blackstar Rom. Its the best Rom for ics in my eyes..goodluck.
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I just exchanged my phone with AT&t today. Before doing so, I brought it completely back to stock from CM9.
Odin'd stock GB rom.
Odin'd stock radio (1).
Odin'd CWM.
Flashed flash counter reset via CWM.
After doing that, Kies let the phone update to official ICS. But only after doing all of that. At some point in there might be your problem.
Once I got the new phone home, I IMMEDIATELY rooted and restored to my CM9 backup. Stock anything is blegh.
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I was also getting the message 'SGH-I717' does not allow initializing.
Going throught the post, I Booted the device with Vol-Up + Vol Dwn + Power (I kept the USB cable connected) and when the Samsung Logo first appeared released all the keys.
Once in the menu I selected last option click on Ok (the second touch button) then selected first option to reboot.
The phone booted normally and connect to Kies it asked for update. The update is downloading right now.
Okay, so, this is not my phone. A friend bought the S3 and asked some guy to flash him an official S3 ROM from some region.
The original ROM was a SEE ROM, not branded.
The problem is that KIES says the phone can't be updated.
Ideas on how to find out which was the original ROM so we can flash it back and receive updates? I'll attach a screenshot of the about phone.
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It appears that you are on Ice Cream Sandwich
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I know that. 4.0.4. But he wants Jelly Bean. Official.
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I have the same problem
Someone help
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Aaaanyway... I suspect it's a ROM/radio/kernel mismatch. What other screenshots do you require?
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It requires what ???? screenshot is whats on the phone now .
JB stock XDA will soon have plenty .
Original SEE rom then you can either guess or use the original rom .
use CHECKFUS to download SEE firmware then KIES should update whenever JB gets released for SEE .
Or from Sammobile.com .
The problem is that KIES says the phone can't be updated.
Can mean that their is no update yet for that firmware .
What firmware are you expecting NOT JB unless its Poland .
jje
You could try going through the Firmware Upgrade and Initialization process on Kies. It let me flash my phone back to NEE after a mismatch but you need to do it the long way. You'll need the S/N from under battery. Obviously Kies won't let you do it because of the mismatch so you want to force it to give you an option to do an Emergency firmware recovery. I can't remember if I had phone connected or not so you might need to try with and without phone. Enter the phone model followed by S/N in the initialization window and wait for it to fail with an error code and a suggestion to try Emergency recovery. Make a note of the code. Stick your phone in download mode and connect. Open emergency firmware recovery and select from the list or enter code if there's nothing in the list. Start that process and it should flash to the most recent firmware for the phone's region.
Edit: Hope that makes sense. I'm just doing it from memory so feel free to ask if something is amiss. I'm in the process of feeding 2 very cranky twins at the moment so can't try it on Kies myself just now.
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You could try going through the Firmware Upgrade and Initialization process on Kies. It let me flash my phone back to NEE after a mismatch but you need to do it the long way. You'll need the S/N from under battery. Obviously Kies won't let you do it because of the mismatch so you want to force it to give you an option to do an Emergency firmware recovery. I can't remember if I had phone connected or not so you might need to try with and without phone. Enter the phone model followed by S/N in the initialization window and wait for it to fail with an error code and a suggestion to try Emergency recovery. Make a note of the code. Stick your phone in download mode and connect. Open emergency firmware recovery and select from the list or enter code if there's nothing in the list. Start that process and it should flash to the most recent firmware for the phone's region.
Edit: Hope that makes sense. I'm just doing it from memory so feel free to ask if something is amiss. I'm in the process of feeding 2 very cranky twins at the moment so can't try it on Kies myself just now.
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Thx. Will try that in a couple of hours.
JJEgan said:
use CHECKFUS to download SEE firmware then KIES should update whenever JB gets released for SEE
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What's CHECKFUS?
I do have to say, my Gnex is really much simpler with ROM variations than the S3.
Open Kies, don't connect the phone, click tools > firmware ppgrade and initialization process > enter model and serial number (not imei), you'll get the sales code. Then you can connect the phone and continue the process, or just download official firmware for that area and flash with odin.
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Open Kies, don't connect the phone, click tools > firmware ppgrade and initialization process > enter model and serial number (not imei), you'll get the sales code. Then you can connect the phone and continue the process, or just download official firmware for that area and flash with odin.
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You managed to explain that far better and clearer than I did!
Puck24 said:
Thx. Will try that in a couple of hours.
What's CHECKFUS?
Direct download from Samsung servers .
jje
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Ty guys I will try this to.
Will this reset flash counter to zero?
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Hi
Basically rencently i got a used samsung s2 and its showing me on,
About Phone:
Model N: GT I9100
Android V: 2.3.3
Baseband V: Unknown
Kernal V: [email protected] #2
Build N: GINGERBREAD.BVKG3
STATUS:
MY Phone Number: Unknown
Network: Unknown
Emei: Unknown
Emei SV: Unknown
So i have tried 2 apps from market and none are working and i have backup the EFS and re-used it and still did not fix the problem.
I was wondering if i installed a different ROM that might fix it but for this i need someone to redirect me to a rom that will work with the version of my phone because i am kind new into this.
Thanks
Have you tried restoring the EFS backup with kTool?
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Have you tried restoring the EFS backup with kTool?
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Yes i have but still does nothing after reboot.
Get a root file explorer from market and see if there was an automated back up made whilst previous owner was flashing roms/kernels. You may be lucky, otherwise it's a paid repair at a service centre
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Get a root file explorer from market and see if there was an automated back up made whilst previous owner was flashing roms/kernels. You may be lucky, otherwise it's a paid repair at a service centre
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I have just checked and no there is no backup only my efs backup that i done with ktool that is there, but i have restored and still nothing.
I was wondering if i done a hard reset would it work?
Or if i installed a new ROM that works for my phone version that might work?
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I have just checked and no there is no backup only my efs backup that i done with ktool that is there, but i have restored and still nothing.
I was wondering if i done a hard reset would it work?
Or if i installed a new ROM that works for my phone version that might work?
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I don't think it will as the efs folder is unique to the handset not the ROM installed. There are few threads offering fixes with mixed results. Search and try them. All the best.
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Flash original firmware from ODIN.. It ll surely revert back I also had NO IMEI NO baseband..
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Flash original firmware from ODIN.. It ll surely revert back I also had NO IMEI NO baseband..
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Yes that is what i have been trying but i don't know where to get the firmware i have looked in sam website and i cant get the version for my phone from Orange.
If you could please post here the link for the firmware that would be great.
Thanks
I need this firmware
BVKG3:
Firmware info: PDA:BVKG3|PHONE:BVKG2|CSCRAKG3
BVKG3 Stock Kernel:
Password: [email protected]
But the links are dead, if someone can get me a backup would be great full
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Yes that is what i have been trying but i don't know where to get the firmware i have looked in sam website and i cant get the version for my phone from Orange.
If you could please post here the link for the firmware that would be great.
Thanks
I need this firmware
BVKG3:
Firmware info: PDA:BVKG3|PHONE:BVKG2|CSCRAKG3
BVKG3 Stock Kernel:
Password: [email protected]
But the links are dead, if someone can get me a backup would be great full
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http://devsrom4android.blogspot.in/2012/04/uk-orange-samsung-galaxy-s2-official.html try this buddy... Its not BVKG3
I saw your other thread asking for a copy of this. This is ancient as far as firmwares go, you've got pretty much zero chance of getting your hands on it unless someone who has a copy happens to read your threads on here (seriously unlikely).
Is there a specific reason why you need such an out of date firmware; surely you can just use the latest stock firmware for your carrier/country ?
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I saw your other thread asking for a copy of this. This is ancient as far as firmwares go, you've got pretty much zero chance of getting your hands on it unless someone who has a copy happens to read your threads on here (seriously unlikely).
Is there a specific reason why you need such an out of date firmware; surely you can just use the latest stock firmware for your carrier/country ?
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Sorry but you must be mistaken me for someone else because this is my only thread about this phone that i have.
Also i have tried downloading the stock firmware for orange uk which is Firmware info: PDA:BVKG3 and i have searched on google and lot more websites and all the download links i get they are all dead so that is why i open a thread to try and get help on the community here.
Really ? What's this then ?
I understand what you're saying, but what I'm saying is your chances of getting hold of this particular firmware are close to zero.
Given the almost impossibility of getting it, why wouldn't you just use the latest available stock firmware for your carrier/country if you need to go back to stock ?
because i cant find the firmware were the download link.ent dead.
I understand what you're saying, but what I'm saying is your chances of getting hold of this particular firmware are close to zero.
Get the PC version of Checkfus (search for it on here/Google). You to choose your phone model, carrier & country in pulldown boxes, and it will enable you to download the latest stock firmware which you can flash in Odin.
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Get the PC version of Checkfus (search for it on here/Google). You to choose your phone model, carrier & country in pulldown boxes, and it will enable you to download the latest stock firmware which you can flash in Odin.
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I have downloading the firmware now i will do a backup to make sure and then i will post here.
not working at all i download this one I9100BVLPH_I9100ORALPH_I9100BVLPE_HOME.tar.md5 which is the one for my phone Orange and i installed it on Odin and now it wont let me do anything well it turns on and all but the screen is black does not have unlock sliding features.
All i can do is go to the top bar and turn on the wireless and all the features there.
I need help guys
So i noticed something on recovery mode this is all the options i get:
reboot
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
where is the options gone for me to install from memory card?
Your problem will not be fixed flashing roms. You need to search this forum for solutions. Even then it's not certain it will repair your phone, often only solution is a repair centre. Try this one to start with. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
All the best
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I installed firmware not rom, but my problem is that i cant see no menu or anything all i can do with my phone is push the top bar down and turn wifi and the other options.
Guys after i installed the firmware for orange my phone turns on but no menus just black screen all i can do with the phone is drag the topbar down and turn on and off the features like wifi, etc
Enter CMW wipe data/factory reset, wipe dalvik cache and format system. Re-flash the firmware.
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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 .
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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
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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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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.