hi all,
I am buying a Galaxy S2 as a present for my OH on O2 UK. She is on giffgaff. I know that I do not need to unlock it as the SIM should work without a problem.
However I want to flash the firmware to remove the O2 branding (splash screen, animations, etc) + the bloatware.
I have read this thread [GUIDE] Debrand & Rebrand back to O2 for Samsung Galaxy S2 on how to use Odin. However I cannot find the firmware to download, even using the these links within the thread.
Even sammobile website is a bit confusing on which firmware to download for a handset bought on O2
Therefore my question is: Where can I find a plain Samsung SIM free firmware to download???? Is it different for every carrier???
Sorry for the noob questions but I couldn't figure it out yet.
Help is much appreciated.
CHeers
Just download latest unbranded stock ROM for UK. Should be XWLPT.
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Simlock is stored in nv_data.bin in efs folder -> flashing other FW won't make your phone unlocked. You need NCK code.
Stileth said:
Just download latest unbranded stock ROM for UK. Should be XWLPT.
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Thanks mate, found on sammobile....I should have looked for United Kingdon/Ireland XEU....You are right the lastest is XWLPT 4.0.4 but lots of people complaining about battery issues....might falsh to XWLP7 4.0.3 when I receive the device.
Cheers
O2 phones are unlocked by default.
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theunderling said:
O2 phones are unlocked by default.
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Even PAYG????
WHy do customers normally fill an online form to ask for unlock code?
Anyhow my OH is on giffgaff (pigback O2), so the handset shouldn't be an issue, even if it is locked. Just want to flash it to remove bloatware and splash/animation
May go 4.0.3 XWLP7 firmware
As far as I know.
And both my phones were on unbranded lp7.
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Hi 2 ALL,
I purchased my i9100 couple day's ago and found that phone is from some network in Hungary. I think it's from T-Mobile becouse there is some ringtones with that name.
My question is, will I be able to update my phone with any firmware from ur site an have simfree phone since I'm not on t-mobile network, or my phone will lock again and I'll newer be able to use it again....
Yes, as long as it's a I9100 and not a I9100 variant
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Yes u can easly unlook your phone and career for ever ... Enjoy and congratulation on new phone
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Tnx.. for reply. I found on xda's some simfree software's and hope that they will unlock my phone. My current kernel is KDD any sugestion on what combination or pure custom/stock firmware to install on my phone.
KDD is very old update either via Samsung Kies or change firmware via .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
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beaver2233 said:
Yes, as long as it's a I9100 and not a I9100 variant
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How to check is it I9100 or I9100 variant
Hi guys I have two questions if you would like to help please..
1) using kies, in my country (uk) I bought the phone on 2.3.4 I know 2.3.6 is available on my network(orange) and it says I have the lastest firmware, why?
2) if I can update manually using Odin, will my network specific apps(orange signal boost, orange Wednesdays etc) get removed?
Thanks for reading, any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Have a look in Intratechs carrier branded topic over on original development
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 try this mate.
Hi All,
I'm new to the android community moving from a iPhone. Now I purchased the Samsung galaxy s3 2 weeks ago. I was wondering is there any way to remove the carrier splashscreen on boot and shut down screen. I purchased this in the UK from the carrier three. . and to be honest I can't stand it the damn splashscreen. I have rooted my device but just can't find a way to remove the splashscreen.
also i heard there's a way to remove the bloatware from it, it seems that when looking at my ram using its never below 400 despite me going to task manger and clearing the memory. I'm assuming its all the bloatware on the phone that's using it up right?
Would really appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction.
Thanks
U can root ur phone,with cf root,then make a full wipe via cwm recovery (incl. formating system and boot) and then flash unbranded latest firmware for the UK.. and that's it
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Thanks for your fast reply, however I'm a noob to android I mean I managed to root it but where would I get an unbranded version of the Rom
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http://tutorialfor-android.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/download-samsung-galaxy-s3-firmware.html?m=1
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InevitableDJ said:
Thanks for your fast reply, however I'm a noob to android I mean I managed to root it but where would I get an unbranded version of the Rom
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610 flash the first uk unbranded firmware via odin then you will have to flash cf root after to get root back
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http://tutorialfor-android.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/download-samsung-galaxy-s3-firmware.html?m=1
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this is perfect thank you. just one dumb noob question, looking at the most
Base Firmware galaxy s3 for Europe
The Details :
Base: I9300XXALE8 (4.0.4)
Build Date: 13th May 2012
Modem: XXLE8
Country: Turkey
Carrier: Unbranded
CSC: OJVALE7
Change List: 554452
CF Insecure Kernel: Download (Root XXALE8)
DOWNLOAD
it shows country turkey. would that matter?
Just follow the more relative link that was posted after me.. it seems more legitimate
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InevitableDJ said:
this is perfect thank you. just one dumb noob question, looking at the most
Base Firmware galaxy s3 for Europe
The Details :
Base: I9300XXALE8 (4.0.4)
Build Date: 13th May 2012
Modem: XXLE8
Country: Turkey
Carrier: Unbranded
CSC: OJVALE7
Change List: 554452
CF Insecure Kernel: Download (Root XXALE8)
DOWNLOAD
it shows country turkey. would that matter?
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flashing the firmware in the link i posted is for the newest uk one flash that
Perfect thank you
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Hey all,
First i want to say i have searched, i have found telstra firmware tho none of it is carrier branded.
can anyone link me to telstra australia branded firmware.
thankyou all
If you searched on sammobile you would have found it here
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9300T&pcode=TEL&os=1&type=1#firmware
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samorgs said:
If you searched on sammobile you would have found it here
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9300T&pcode=TEL&os=1&type=1#firmware
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Yes I found that, tho its not actually telstra branded the latest is 1 file the others arnt branded either, I need to put phone back to stock for warranty.
Why wouldn't it be branded?
It's just a one file firmware.
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Why wouldn't it be branded?
It's just a one file firmware.
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Unless it didn't download right, I will re download and see.
jezza11 said:
Yes I found that, tho its not actually telstra branded the latest is 1 file the others arnt branded either, I need to put phone back to stock for warranty.
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I have used them, i can assure you they are Telstra branded.
Just flash with odin.
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Got beaten to it, but all stock firmware are one file, just unzip them, open Odin, add the .tar.md5 to PDA, boot to download mode, connect the phone to your PC and click start, don't click anything else.
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Hi folks,
First off, I'm the noobest noob you'll have seen in a while , I swapped my iphone 4s yesterday for a galaxy s3, best decision I've made in a while tbh.
Today I rooted the phone using odin and all that, but the reason I rooted in the first place is still eluding me.
I want to debrand the phone and get rid of the boot screen and useless apps.
I've searched through the forums and internet and basically I'm just plain confused! If someone could explain to me the process or point me in the right direction I would be eternally grateful. I just don't know certain things like can I flash using filles not for XXELLA etc.
For the record:
4.1.2.
XXELLA
Vodafone (me)
O2 (unlocked phone)
Thanks in advance :laugh:
Debranding is the process of flashing a stock rom that is unbranded. You would get this from sammobile.com (BTU is uk unbranded). You would flash via odin. Guides are all in general > sticky roll-up thread
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rootSU said:
Debranding is the process of flashing a stock rom that is unbranded. You would get this from sammobile.com (BTU is uk unbranded). You would flash via odin. Guides are all in general > sticky roll-up thread
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First off thank you for the reply rootSU,
I just have two questions,
1. I can flash BTU even though I have an irish O2 phone yes?
2. Am I right in assuming tge BTU file must be XXELLA?
1) Yes but you may want the irish unbranded. Check the csc sticky in general for what that is
2) no? Flash the latest.
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1) Yes but you may want the irish unbranded. Check the csc sticky in general for what that is
2) no? Flash the latest.
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Thanks for all the information I'll try all that when I get home later
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1) Yes but you may want the irish unbranded. Check the csc sticky in general for what that is
2) no? Flash the latest.
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Just as an update after following your guidance I am now the owner of a de-branded SIII.
Just as an FYI addition I found through research that the BTU file covers both the UK and Ireland and was the one that worked.
Thank you again rootSU and I can only apologise for the fact I can only thank you once per post. :good::laugh:
No worries. I don't help for "thanks"
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