Hi
I have an SG3 unlocked and I rooted it. Baseband I9300XXLF5, Build IMM76D.I9300XXALF6
I haven't received any update and from Kies it show no firmware update availabel. Is it because I have a rooted device?
I checked in SamMobile but I don't understand which firmare or how I should download.
Alex
You can search firmwares by country/region.
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I am also a bit confused with the number of firmware out there and wondering which is the latest. The only thing I know is the leaked JB firmware XXDLH4 > XXDLH6 and now the XXDLH7. Its easy to see which is newer but on the original firmware, so many different code and its just confusing
- Charles
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Regarding firmware based on region, I am from Blackberry. Its often ok or should I say OK to download firmware from other service provider as long the phone is the same model. Sometimes, your region or provider may not update their firmware so installing other provider's / region's firmware will actually be better. Some regions just seems to update their firmware much faster than others and providing improvements and fixes faster than others.
- Charles
SandroV1972 said:
Hi
I have an SG3 unlocked and I rooted it. Baseband I9300XXLF5, Build IMM76D.I9300XXALF6
I haven't received any update and from Kies it show no firmware update availabel. Is it because I have a rooted device?
I checked in SamMobile but I don't understand which firmare or how I should download.
Alex
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Depends on where you live, most updates get to the UK first (even leaks).
Where do you live?
Skander1998 said:
Depends on where you live, most updates get to the UK first (even leaks).
Where do you live?
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Italy so you say my formware is the latest available in Italy?
Download and flash a firmware with the CSC "BTU" it is for Britain and unbranded and gets updates first.
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nodstuff said:
Download and flash a firmware with the CSC "BTU" it is for Britain and unbranded and gets updates first.
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Flash via Odin?
Yep...
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Yep...
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Odin Flash FAILS with ITV file (lates Italian firmware). I use md5 file on CSC via Odin.
I will try using the Britain file.
Now that I am rooted of I need to update when JB comes out do I need to unroot?
The unroot process I've seen on YouTube imply a total wipe of the phone. A real hassle.
Any alternative?
Firmware is PDA not CSC.
Dev section Chainfires CF Root no wipe.
jje
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Hi all
I live in India.
So here latest version for my s3 firmware is XXBLFB.
But i see that in reality, latest verion is XXGxx.
So, my question->
Is it possible for me to upgrade to XXGxx?
If yes, how?
Thanks in advance.
Either you can try flashing latest firmware manually or wait for the ota update
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krishs3 said:
Either you can try flashing latest firmware manually or wait for the ota update
Tapatalked from my monster s3
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lol.
Thats what i am asking
What if i use The US XXGxx firmware in India?
Jaskaran498 said:
lol.
Thats what i am asking
What if i use The US XXGxx firmware in India?
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"US" XXgxx firmware. What's "US" in it? Yes you can use firmwares from other regions. I am using Lg9 right now from singapore in india. The only disadvantage I see is that India is not listed under country list in yahoo news. This would apply to european builds too.
XX - european, DX - Singapore region, DD - Indian subcontinent.
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"US" XXgxx firmware. What's "US" in it? Yes you can use firmwares from other regions. I am using Lg9 right now from singapore in india. The only disadvantage I see is that India is not listed under country list in yahoo news. This would apply to european builds too.
XX - european, DX - Singapore region, DD - Indian subcontinent.
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kk.
thanks.
i hope i wont face ay network troubles or pc sync problems:fingers-crossed:
So if a jelly bean update comes for the US version before indian version ota i will get t first??
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drdanishkhannew.540 said:
So if a jelly bean update comes for the US version before indian version ota i will get t first??
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OTA or KIES updates depend upon the phone codes you present to the server and also the firmware for those codes actually uploaded to the server .
Your phone latest firmware is LFB that's the reality other providers may have older or newer firmware .
JB probability is Europe first but thats just a guess until its released .
You want to use US firmware please be aware and read the sticky at the top of the page that flashing firmware for a US phone that is not Internationale I9300 will brick your phone .
jje
I have the XXLFB baseband.. i didnt know what my qatar baseband version was so i flashed this.. does this void my warranty or have any cons.. i can flash jb when its released wthout waitin for an ota update??
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drdanishkhannew.540 said:
I have the XXLFB baseband.. i didnt know what my qatar baseband version was so i flashed this.. does this void my warranty or have any cons.. i can flash jb when its released wthout waitin for an ota update??
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Baseband is not firmware .http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
It does not void warranty and yes you can flash JB .
jje
Hi guys, just a generic question. What does it mean when the phone is unlocked? I got an unlocked Galaxy S III I9300 and I'm using it on US T-Mobile. Curiously, the phone came with a lot of German T-Mobile bloatware. Are all I9300 not the same? Is it possible to make it completely carrier free? Please enlighten me
It means its not locked to a network .
Branded means its branded by a carrier/network.provider .
Flashing stock rom will remove the branding .
jje
Thanks for the info. Is there a way to update to the stock rom officially through kies or something? And I'm just wondering, are there any carriers in Europe that use stock rom?
Thanks
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sam-san said:
Thanks for the info. Is there a way to update to the stock rom officially through kies or something? And I'm just wondering, are there any carriers in Europe that use stock rom?
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If you do it through KIES, it will keep all the branding, because it will update the ROM for the same CSC (operator-specific firmware) you have.
You need to first install, using Odin or MobileODIN, an unbranded firmware. All countries have branded and unbranded firmwares.
For instance, an UK unbranded ROM can be downloaded like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28367295#post28367295
There are unbranded ROMs for all European countries. Use CheckFus to figure out what their CSC code is.
Thanks. So after i flash an unbranded firmware i can get the unbranded rom updates? And it won't wipe my phone right. Does samsung sell the I9300 with unbranded firmware and rom anywhere in Europe? Personally got mine on Amazon.
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Thanks. So after i flash an unbranded firmware i can get the unbranded rom updates? And it won't wipe my phone right. Does samsung sell the I9300 with unbranded firmware and rom anywhere in Europe? Personally got mine on Amazon.
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Providers sales outlets networks may sell unbranded and or unlocked throughout the world .
CPW car-phone warehouse UK is unbranded and unlocked .
jje
Check Fus shows my csc is I9300DTMLH2
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sam-san said:
Thanks. So after i flash an unbranded firmware i can get the unbranded rom updates? And it won't wipe my phone right. Does samsung sell the I9300 with unbranded firmware and rom anywhere in Europe? Personally got mine on Amazon.
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- It won't wipe your phone, UNLESS you tell it to.
- There aren't that many OTA updates anyway, so don't worry about it. Besides, when an update is released, you can install it on your phone using the Odin or MobileOdin methods long before it is available on the OTA. None of these require you to wipe your phone.
to use Odin you don't need root, but you do if you want to use mobileOdin.
I've flashed over 20 stock unbranded ROMs on my S III and I never did a data wipe on it, and yet it works flawlessly.
Using the top-right panel of CheckFus, you can download ANY CSC you want as long as it is for the GT-I9300. You don't have to keep it locked to a specific CSC. For Germany I believe the unbranded CSC is coded DBT (or something like that).
Hey, thanks for the info. The website for Checkfus Downloader isn't working. Do you have a link to it or can you post it here? From what I've read, CHANGING the CSC will wipe the phone right. Is there any reason for me to change the CSC to UK or something? I don't really care if the default language is German as long as I can change it to English. I just want to get rid of the bloatware and get an unbranded firmware/rom.
EDIT: Found the firmware on SamMobile. Thanks for the DBT tip.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=6505
I just want to confirm flashing that won't wipe my phone? Because the CSC is different isn't it?
EDIT 2: Read your post again. So flashing the firmware won't actually change the CSC right. I just won't be able to keep the unbranded rom if I update via KIES?
Simonetti2011 said:
- It won't wipe your phone, UNLESS you tell it to.
- There aren't that many OTA updates anyway, so don't worry about it. Besides, when an update is released, you can install it on your phone using the Odin or MobileOdin methods long before it is available on the OTA. None of these require you to wipe your phone.
to use Odin you don't need root, but you do if you want to use mobileOdin.
I've flashed over 20 stock unbranded ROMs on my S III and I never did a data wipe on it, and yet it works flawlessly.
Using the top-right panel of CheckFus, you can download ANY CSC you want as long as it is for the GT-I9300. You don't have to keep it locked to a specific CSC. For Germany I believe the unbranded CSC is coded DBT (or something like that).
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-Ok, so. Basically I can flash any unbranded firmware I want (UK, German, etc...) regardless of the CSC.
-I just have to use Odin everytime I want to update.
-Also, will I lose the unlock?
-Will there be issues with the modem/baseband/CSC incompatibility or something.
P.S. I keep asking if Odin will wipe my phone because I used to own a Galaxy S 1, and Odin was basically the last resort to flash your phone back to stock, and it was always a wipe.
Thank you.
I have a galaxy s 3 which was given to me as a gift. It was on orange, but was unlocked for me so that I can use it on o2.
I have no idea how it was unlocked, but im unsure about upgrading the software through kies.
Can I still upgrade my software through kies to the latest jellybean? Because ive been waiting for the upgrade on my phone and it still hasnt come up. infact i dont have the option to check for updates either
what shall i do? I dont know if ill lose my data or block my phone by upgrading to jellybean via kies
help please
Your phone maybe unlocked but have the same carrier firmware. You need to flash via Odin a unbranded firmware, as if you do update by kies it may lock your phone again.
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thanks, how do I do that? i dont know much about phones/software/etc
Hi all
How should I flash the OTA flash files downloaded from Samfirmware?? Should I use ADB?? If yes, can anyone tell me the commands??
I normally flash phones with SPT/RIFF box, so I am a bit rusty in ADB
Kind regards
I'd say use Odin. But just to be sure, Check the stickies in the general forum. Use the search if not sure.
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Hi!
Just use odin to flash the firmware.. i'm pretty sure most of the fw would just be on PDA in odin.
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Hi all
How should I flash the OTA flash files downloaded from Samfirmware?? Should I use ADB?? If yes, can anyone tell me the commands??
I normally flash phones with SPT/RIFF box, so I am a bit rusty in ADB
Kind regards
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If you are talking about OTA and not the full firmware..it has to be flashed in stock recovery...first make sure you have the correct firmware version on your phone..the firmware version required will be given alongside the OTA on samfirmware..now move the OTA to your sdcard..reboot into stock recovery..use vol up+power+home buttons..then choose install update from there..
I need to do this. I'll do a Titanium Backup before, but should I expect all my content, apps, preferences and all that to be intact after the procedure (presuming everything goes the way it should)?
Edit: Also, why can't I see an option for United States in the drop-down menu when narrowing down my device? Should I use some other country?
Diashi said:
I need to do this. I'll do a Titanium Backup before, but should I expect all my content, apps, preferences and all that to be intact after the procedure (presuming everything goes the way it should)?
Edit: Also, why can't I see an option for United States in the drop-down menu when narrowing down my device? Should I use some other country?
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Just did this last night over Kies. No problems at all. On 4.1 from 4.0 and all is well.
zoot1 said:
If you are talking about OTA and not the full firmware..it has to be flashed in stock recovery...first make sure you have the correct firmware version on your phone..the firmware version required will be given alongside the OTA on samfirmware..now move the OTA to your sdcard..reboot into stock recovery..use vol up+power+home buttons..then choose install update from there..
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And do you know what this ota files are used for? I've an S5830 from Vodafone(Spain) and I want to get it back to the original firm (you know, operator apps and some more innecesary ****), but I'm unable to find one on the internet.
Looking at www.samfirmware.com, the only thing I've seen about my device and Vodafone is the OTA file i'm talking about, but I'm not pretty sure if flashing it will let my phone in factory defaults.
I need to flash a Vodafone rom because I wanna send it to the technical support.
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And do you know what this ota files are used for? I've an S5830 from Vodafone(Spain) and I want to get it back to the original firm (you know, operator apps and some more innecesary ****), but I'm unable to find one on the internet.
Looking at www.samfirmware.com, the only thing I've seen about my device and Vodafone is the OTA file i'm talking about, but I'm not pretty sure if flashing it will let my phone in factory defaults.
I need to flash a Vodafone rom because I wanna send it to the technical support.
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Find a Vodafone Spain Rom, it should be over 200mb, then download Odin for your galaxy ace, it should be in the ace forum. Then flash it. Check the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
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kofiaa said:
Find a Vodafone Spain Rom, it should be over 200mb, then download Odin for your galaxy ace, it should be in the ace forum. Then flash it. Check the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
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Dude, that's the problem: I can't find a Vodafone Spain Rom. I've seen it from several countries, but not from spain.
Also in SF are others operators roms for s5830, but not from vodafone.
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Dude, that's the problem: I can't find a Vodafone Spain Rom. I've seen it from several countries, but not from spain.
Also in SF are others operators roms for s5830, but not from vodafone.
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Oh ok, when I get on my pc I'll see if I can help, you are ok with froyo or gb right?
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kofiaa said:
Oh ok, when I get on my pc I'll see if I can help, you are ok with froyo or gb right?
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Don't mind the version, but I need that it be from vodafone. I'll update it later with kies if neccesary
hi, i flashed newest cm10 nightly and want go back to my stock because of warranty issues. but there a so many stock roms and i didn't know the one i've to pick because i don't know which firmware was originally on my phone. galaxy s iii (I9300) is from germany. which one should i pick?
thanks
Was your phone network locked if so you will need to find the latest ics build for Germany and flash via Odin and uroot if you are sending back for warranty.
If your device was unlocked you can flash the latest unbranded sw.
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thanks for your answer.
i don't think that it was network locked. can you give me a link to the correct rom?
what would happen if the phone was locked and i flash the latest unbranded sw?
thx a lot
Use CHECKFUS to download the firmware and flash via Odin .
jje
All the latest stock roms are at the beginning of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
If your phone is network locked you will need to search elsewhere for your career specific version. These are unbranded roms just ensure you change the cschool to your correct region. Apparently it does not void warranty if you sent your device back with a stock unbranded Rom but you will be doing so at you own risk. You will also need to check that your flashcounter is set to 0 (search xda for full tutorials regarding this) all of the above is what I have found but may not be the full instructions follow so therefore please do your research first. I cannot be held responsible for anything that may go wrong. I hope I have been of some help.
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JJEgan said:
Use CHECKFUS to download the firmware and flash via Odin .
jje
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hi,
i always get the message: invalid hidswver.
any idea?
thx
EDIT:
i now using the pro version but i don't know which version i should pick.
carrd said:
All the latest stock roms are at the beginning of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
If your phone is network locked you will need to search elsewhere for your career specific version. These are unbranded roms just ensure you change the cschool to your correct region. Apparently it does not void warranty if you sent your device back with a stock unbranded Rom but you will be doing so at you own risk. You will also need to check that your flashcounter is set to 0 (search xda for full tutorials regarding this) all of the above is what I have found but may not be the full instructions follow so therefore please do your research first. I cannot be held responsible for anything that may go wrong. I hope I have been of some help.
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thx, but i don't find a rstock rom for germany and what do you mean with cschool?
heinz gruber said:
thx, but i don't find a rstock rom for germany and what do you mean with cschool?
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My apologies that should be ''csc''. I wrote that post from my phone and did not notice that predictive text must have changed that.
If you go to http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9300 and find the last DBT release (CSC for Germany) and download that.
Please bare in mind that DBT is the unbranded csc if your device was originally carrier locked you may need to flash that for example the csc for t-mobile germany is DTM.
If you hover the mouse over each csc on this page it will tell you the country and carrier
so i think i've found the basefirmware:
GT-I9300RWDDBT
but i don't find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
carrd said:
My apologies that should be ''csc''. I wrote that post from my phone and did not notice that predictive text must have changed that.
If you go to http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9300 and find the last BDT release (CSC for Germany) and download that.
Please bare in mind that BDT is the unbranded csc if your device was originally carrier locked you may need to flash that for example the csc for t-mobile germany is DTM.
If you hover the mouse over each csc on this page it will tell you the country and carrier
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thx. but when i serach the site i don't find any entrys with BDT oder CSC.
heinz gruber said:
thx. but when i serach the site i don't find any entrys with BDT oder CSC.
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GT-I9300 DBT I9300XXBLH3 Android 4.0.4 24.08.2012 21.08.2012 928452
Sorry typo should be DBT as listed above (these details are from the link I sent you
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heinz gruber said:
so i think i've found the basefirmware:
GT-I9300RWDDBT
but i don't find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
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Thats not the full list. Just some of the latest
carrd said:
GT-I9300 DBT I9300XXBLH3 Android 4.0.4 24.08.2012 21.08.2012 928452
Sorry typo should be DBT as listed above (these details are from the link I sent you
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Thats not the full list. Just some of the latest
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ok, do you know whre i find the complete list?
and when i search for DBT i only find kernel.zip and modem.zip. maybe i'm blind?
sammobile.com... You need to be registered on their site then use the search function. Enter "I9300" and you should get a list of all the firmware versions...
now i've a serious problem:
i flashed I9300XXDLIH I9300DBTDLI2 an odin said all is correct. now i stuck at the samsung logo in the boot process. someone an idea?
^^no one an idea? what should i do? because flashing with the toolkit only works when booted in android. or not?
Flash CF root boot to recovery .
Mounts and storage format sd card data cache system .
Boot to download mode flash rom via Odin factory reset .
jje
JJEgan said:
Flash CF root boot to recovery .
Mounts and storage format sd card data cache system .
Boot to download mode flash rom via Odin factory reset .
jje
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please can you explain how to flash CF and where can i get it? i've only worked with the toolkit so far.
thanks a lot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
jje
Hi all,
I recently bought a Galaxy S3 I9300 International through a coupon (like groupon) and they sent me a Phone with CSC "COA" (cosmote, Romania)
Iinstalled my Italian sim without any issue, so i think the phone is unlocked or similar.
I noticed that the phone has the firmware XXEMC2 (March 2013?) and i want to install all new updates... but i think that Romania doesn't update regularly the official firmware (i don't see custom icons for the romanian firmware)
Is it advisable to flash the Italian Firmware (maybe the latest XXEMF6, or the actual XXEMC2), and change the CSC code to ITV to get newer updates soon?
Or i'm approaching to an unnecessary procedure that may brick my phone (or voiding the warranty?)
Thanks in advance!
Having the right CSC and unmodified status will allow you receive OTA updates, which will probably be six months behind those posted on xda.
Go to sammobile and download the latest rom for the country where you will be using the phone, flash using odin on your pc. This gives you the right modem and won't brick your phone.
Thanks for the reply.
Now i'm downloading the latest ITV firmware I9300XXEMG4_I9300ITVEMG2_ITV.zip from the site you specified (seems to be the one that Kies tries to install, since it has the icon highlighted.
Then, i need to flash the firmware twice in order to change the CSC Code, right?
Do i need to do other task, in order to have the "unmodified" status ?
Remember that the latest MG4 firmware alters the format of your efs folder. Have a look in the general section for more info.
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Remember that the latest MG4 firmware alters the format of your efs folder. Have a look in the general section for more info.
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Thanks, i'll download the same firmware i'm using now, but with CSC ITV (XXEMC2, March 2013)
Best go read the stickies in general before you flash anything, your logic on updating seems confused. The CSC code makes almost no difference to how you use the phone.
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Best go read the stickies in general before you flash anything, your logic on updating seems confused. The CSC code makes almost no difference to how you use the phone.
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Yes i'm aware that the CSC makes no differences to the phone, but now i'm actually bound to the Cosmote carrier, and i think he doesn't release updates regularly; am I wrong?
smala said:
Yes i'm aware that the CSC makes no differences to the phone, but now i'm actually bound to the Cosmote carrier, and i think he doesn't release updates regularly; am I wrong?
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No, the firmware is irrelevant to the carrier. Only simlock is carrier specific, if your sim works then you can use any firmware.
smala said:
Yes i'm aware that the CSC makes no differences to the phone, but now i'm actually bound to the Cosmote carrier, and i think he doesn't release updates regularly; am I wrong?
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It does make a difference that's why it exists .
jje
JJEgan said:
It does make a difference that's why it exists .
jje
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I think i'm confused now
That's my noob point of view:
I unboxed the phone and installed my sim without any issue, so i think it's not simlocked.
I think that the Cosmote - Romania carrier (CSC "COA") doesn't release updates often (I don't see firmware XXEMF6 or the latest XXEMG4 (/efs issue apart)
I'm sticky with stock/original/samsung firmware XXEMC2 (march 2013)
if i flash the exact revision, but ITV, (since i'm italian) Firmware i can obtain all the fresh, unbranded, updates.
now... i don't know exactly the roll-out date policy for every firmware /country, and if any carrirer can/has to "customize" a firmware in order to release (with a delay, of course) And/Or if it's interested to release an update.
What i'm thinking now is "nice. an update... let's install." but i want to be more-than-sure that this simple procedure won't brick my phone.
Please be patient with me.
smala said:
I think i'm confused now
That's my noob point of view:
I unboxed the phone and installed my sim without any issue, so i think it's not simlocked.
I think that the Cosmote - Romania carrier (CSC "COA") doesn't release updates often (I don't see firmware XXEMF6 or the latest XXEMG4 (/efs issue apart)
I'm sticky with stock/original/samsung firmware XXEMC2 (march 2013)
if i flash the exact revision, but ITV, (since i'm italian) Firmware i can obtain all the fresh, unbranded, updates.
now... i don't know exactly the roll-out date policy for every firmware /country, and if any carrirer can/has to "customize" a firmware in order to release (with a delay, of course) And/Or if it's interested to release an update.
What i'm thinking now is "nice. an update... let's install." but i want to be more-than-sure that this simple procedure won't brick my phone.
Please be patient with me.
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Anytime you flash anything you Risk bricking your phone and or voiding your warranty. The. Only official procedures for updating your firmware are kies and ota updates.
allright.. i flashed the ITV firmware adn it went OK
but now i see the correct CSC, and Kies says that my phone doesn't support updates.
I correctly flashed a second time, but with no result.
Any tips?
You can still update your firmware with kies. To do so you need to manually input model and serial numbers . also you have to put phone in download mode before connecting to computer.
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ashraf sharif said:
You can still update your firmware with kies. To do so you need to manually input model and serial numbers . also you have to put phone in download mode before connecting to computer.
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i did this procedure (i told to Kies my model and S/N ) to factory reset the phone and Kies downloaded a Firmware.
it downloaded I9300XXEMC2 (the same) but with CSC I9300QXFEMA2 :silly:
Now my phone has a UGLY splash boot of "La Fleur" carrier!
Before this madness i had a, as far i know, a International S3 (CSC EMC1 (COA))... now i have a branded Phone!
(though my sim still works without issues)
What the hell has happened?
If you want ota updates or want to update by using kies than stay with this firmware. If you want the newest unbranded firmwares than flash with Odin any firmware you like that is compatible with I 9300. Make sure CSC matches your region. The lafleur screen is the boot animation which can be replaced manually if you root. You may be able to change csc with CSC changer app. Probably need root for that too. You can always reflash the firmware update you initially flashed and were happy with. Whatever kies gives you is what the phone was programmed initially for your phone. I think. I prefer to use sammobile and Odin as you can get more current firmwares
if you want to customize your phone by changing csc or flashing firmwares even official firmwares than do not use kies or ota for updating for updating. also since customization always risky it is best to back up your EFS. this too requires Root. PLEASE READ THE STICKIES . and the FAQs . before you proceed with flashing anything else. Right now your phone is official and upgradeable through kies.If you are not happy with what samsung gives you than I suggest you ROOT
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