Question about FOTA updates - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello, so my question is what is the latest firmware update? Mine is I9300XXLF2 and its the one that i got the phone with. The kernel version is from 5th of june. A colleague of mine has the same phone from the same store bought 4 days after mine, and he got 2 updates till now (his basebrand version is I9300XXLH1) and the kernel version is from the beginning of august. And there are noticeable differences between our phones. Why does he get updates and I don't? Is there a way to force the updates, because I what the phone to be up to date for jelly bean?

Xander_ said:
Hello, so my question is what is the latest firmware update? Mine is I9300XXLF2 and its the one that i got the phone with. The kernel version is from 5th of june. A colleague of mine has the same phone from the same store bought 4 days after mine, and he got 2 updates till now (his basebrand version is I9300XXLH1) and the kernel version is from the beginning of august. And there are noticeable differences between our phones. Why does he get updates and I don't? Is there a way to force the updates, because I what the phone to be up to date for jelly bean?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Latest firmware varies by vendor and country .
Ask your vendor why no update .
Baseband is not firmware .
Have you actually connected to KIES for an update .
jje

JJEgan said:
Latest firmware varies by vendor and country .
Ask your vendor why no update .
Baseband is not firmware .
Have you actually connected to KIES for an update .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I did. It said that its the latest version.

Xander_ said:
Yeah I did. It said that its the latest version.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cannot argue with that .
Suggestions try a Samsung forum .
Or join XDA and flash whatever stock rom you want .
jje

Related

What's the differences between kernels?

what are the differences between XWKDD, XWKE1, XWKE2, XWKE7?
what is the best?
THANKS
focamonca said:
what are the differences between XWKDD, XWKE1, XWKE2, XWKE7?
what is the best?
THANKS
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is firmware versions and you could normally expect that the newest (highest number) always is the one to bet your money on ^^
So XWKE7 is the latest firmware upgrade?
How come kies shows I'm up to date with firmware XWKE2?
dartoumi said:
So XWKE7 is the latest firmware upgrade?
How come kies shows I'm up to date with firmware XWKE2?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because the latest firmware isn't released trough Kies yet…
i've just update to XWKE7 via odin!
focamonca said:
i've just update to XWKE7 via odin!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Congrats.... Kies sucks anyway ^^
dartoumi said:
So XWKE7 is the latest firmware upgrade?
How come kies shows I'm up to date with firmware XWKE2?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your phone supplier has not updated
jje
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App
What's the difference between generic and stock kernal?
i am new on android, but could you explain me this : i bought my phone from Amazon . uk, , my version is ...XWKDC.. i dont get any updates via kies.. and i read that there are a lot of new uptdates.. whats wrong with my phone then?? My version is too old as i can see.. When i will be able to get some update and will i be able at all ???
ediwitch said:
i am new on android, but could you explain me this : i bought my phone from Amazon . uk, , my version is ...XWKDC.. i dont get any updates via kies.. and i read that there are a lot of new uptdates.. whats wrong with my phone then?? My version is too old as i can see.. When i will be able to get some update and will i be able at all ???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is nothing wrong with your new baby...
What you experience now can be compared to the feeling you could have if you suddenly thought there was something wrong with your new chick and everybody else had an upgraded and better one..
Relax and chill down.. Your new girl is just fine ^^
What you could do is to ask yourself if you want to tickle her under the “hood” or wait for the official fix every new girl will get later anyway..
If you would like to be hero or not is up to you…
It’s not like this is climbing Mount Everest or something,,,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Hello, I have a 2 doubts: my samsung galaxy s2 is factory unlocked. My first question is: how to see the current firmware into my phone? - Where I can find the latest firmware (XWKE7 - to update via Odin) ?
The second question is: To overclock my samsung galaxy s2(factory unlocked) is necessary and required to root your phone??.
Thanks, regards
so, shall i take it that these are not official updates ?? If so, i am relaxed. But forgive me for the question but i am only a blond girl ).. : i am reading that there are many updates after my version.. and why i am told on kies that 'this device will not get the update.. and at the same time they say that there ARE new updates.. And one more question : when i get ( if I) my update, will it be to the next version .. or it will be to the last one? because my version is very old ... ( xwdc) Thank you for the answer in advance ))))
mechanize said:
Hello, I have a 2 doubts: my samsung galaxy s2 is factory unlocked. My first question is: how to see the current firmware into my phone? - Where I can find the latest firmware (XWKE7 - to update via Odin) ?
The second question is: To overclock my samsung galaxy s2(factory unlocked) is necessary and required to root your phone??.
Thanks, regards
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The answers to your questions takes about 10 seconds if you use the "search" function, something that I politely recommend to you as a new poster - it will make everything easier for you. Why not start now?
ediwitch said:
so, shall i take it that these are not official updates ?? If so, i am relaxed. But forgive me for the question but i am only a blond girl ).. : i am reading that there are many updates after my version.. and why i am told on kies that 'this device will not get the update.. and at the same time they say that there ARE new updates.. And one more question : when i get ( if I) my update, will it be to the next version .. or it will be to the last one? because my version is very old ... ( xwdc) Thank you for the answer in advance ))))
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
These ARE official updates.
This all depends on your carrier. If you are on O2, for example, you will not yet see KE7 in KIES as it hasn't cleared with O2 yet (probably).
What you can do, and the instructions are in the 'Development' section of the forum, is remove the O2 branding from your phone. Your phone is then just 'generic' i.e. it hasn't been modified by O2. This means you get the updates as soon as Samsung release them!
gyaku_zuki said:
These ARE official updates.
Your phone is then just 'generic' i.e. it hasn't been modified by O2. This means you get the updates as soon as Samsung release them!
But you may no longer get them via Kies .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
mechanize said:
Hello, I have a 2 doubts: my samsung galaxy s2 is factory unlocked. My first question is: how to see the current firmware into my phone? - Where I can find the latest firmware (XWKE7 - to update via Odin) ?
The second question is: To overclock my samsung galaxy s2(factory unlocked) is necessary and required to root your phone??.
Thanks, regards
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As you are a noob with no search button a clue or two .
Secret Codes post to see firmware
Dev section upgrades via Odin .
jje
ediwitch said:
so, shall i take it that these are not official updates ?? If so, i am relaxed. But forgive me for the question but i am only a blond girl ).. : i am reading that there are many updates after my version.. and why i am told on kies that 'this device will not get the update.. and at the same time they say that there ARE new updates.. And one more question : when i get ( if I) my update, will it be to the next version .. or it will be to the last one? because my version is very old ... ( xwdc) Thank you for the answer in advance ))))
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Update path one official via Kies requires the phone provider to update the firmware from Samsung and upload to Kies server . Kies update is to latest version phone provider has uploaded .
Path two are Samsung stock roms that we flash ourselves via Odin .
As this may debrand your phone it may and i repeat may effect the warranty from the seller but not Samsungs warranty .Two the upgrade path via Kies may be closed and updates are now stock roms via Odin .
jje
thank you for the answer. I bought my phone from Amazon . uk. , unlocked.. how could i know who is the phone provider???
ediwitch said:
thank you for the answer. I bought my phone from Amazon . uk. , unlocked.. how could i know who is the phone provider???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its probably generic then you try Kies for an update .No update on very old firmware i would try Samsung Service centre .
jje
:-(( what if my phone is 'generic'? does it mean that i will never get any update ??.. And i really tried Kies.. but i was told that there is no update for my device... Please tell me what does ' generic' mean?.. sorry to be a nuisance .. but i am new at these ...and want to learn ... Unfortunately there is no samsung service in our country .. Anyway, thank you for your answers ))

[Q] Going back to stock

I need some help. I'm trying to go back to stock on my GS3. It is unbranded and I flashed this ROM: United Kingdom 2012 August 4.0.4 I9300XXBLG8 I9300OXABLG8
Whenever I connect to Kies it says that this device firmware is not upgradeable through Kies. Then I put this code in my dialer, *2767*4387264636# to check the product code and nothing happens.
What am I doing wrong here? FYI, this device was bought from someone who was given this device when they were sent to the olympics as a Samsung blogger.
Thanks for any help that y'all can provide.
I am a newbie to ..
But i think just download the stock rom for s3 on update.samsung.c*m or so ..
Find your regional ..
And download odin for window / mac
Just flash it ..
And wipe cache and factory reset
I think just those.. i do it once and succses .. lol
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
cajuncartfan said:
I need some help. I'm trying to go back to stock on my GS3. It is unbranded and I flashed this ROM: United Kingdom 2012 August 4.0.4 I9300XXBLG8 I9300OXABLG8
Thats a stock rom .
What firmware do you expect to be updated to ???
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
JJEgan said:
cajuncartfan said:
I need some help. I'm trying to go back to stock on my GS3. It is unbranded and I flashed this ROM: United Kingdom 2012 August 4.0.4 I9300XXBLG8 I9300OXABLG8
Thats a stock rom .
What firmware do you expect to be updated to ???
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I thought so. I'm not really wanting to update to another firmware per se. The message in Kies is throwing me off. When I google the message I find most of the info says that the product code and rom do not match.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
cajuncartfan said:
JJEgan said:
I thought so. I'm not really wanting to update to another firmware per se. The message in Kies is throwing me off. When I google the message I find most of the info says that the product code and rom do not match.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Two points really Kies may have no update and product codes may not match firmware on the server . Thats due to you changing them in part .
This is XDA and kies is not a product we use .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, the firmware seems to be the last official update from samsung,
JB hasnt been released for UK afaik, so the message.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9300&pcode=BTU&os=1&type=1#firmware
JJEgan said:
cajuncartfan said:
Two points really Kies may have no update and product codes may not match firmware on the server . Thats due to you changing them in part .
This is XDA and kies is not a product we use .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, I know that Kies is crap software but I was just trying to get everything completely stock since I'm thinking of selling it. Is there anyway to get the product code to match the firmware?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

[Q] Is Jelly Bean Update really out for SG3 I9300?

Hi Guys I own a SG3 I9300 the international version. I have read many forums and site which say that the official update 4.1.1 or jelly bean is availabe for SG3. However, when i connect my phone to the computer and open Samsung Kies it says that my current OS is up to date which is ICS 4.0.4 .
The model number is GT-I9300 , version 4.0.4 , baseband version I9300XXLH1 etc...
Oh i am in Sri Lanka by the way is that the reason becuz i have the official rom installed not custom though it is rooted .
haseo_winset said:
Hi Guys I own a SG3 I9300 the international version. I have read many forums and site which say that the official update 4.1.1 or jelly bean is availabe for SG3. However, when i connect my phone to the computer and open Samsung Kies it says that my current OS is up to date which is ICS 4.0.4 .
The model number is GT-I9300 , version 4.0.4 , baseband version I9300XXLH1 etc...
Oh i am in Sri Lanka by the way is that the reason becuz i have the official rom installed not custom though it is rooted .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
open this link to update JB with poland rom
ayoi92 said:
open this link to update JB with poland rom
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I want to know how to do it officially through kies or if I cant yet in srilanka any ideas as to when I will be able to do so.
haseo_winset said:
I want to know how to do it officially through kies or if I cant yet in srilanka any ideas as to when I will be able to do so.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i dont know for your country..for my country i got firmware update only..282.5mb..not full rom..n the build no same with poland rom..im malaysian
Very simple answer .
JB has been released for Poland only.
No others have been updated .
More details contact Samsung or try a Samsung forum .
jje
https://twitter.com/samkiesupdates has a pretty nice overview of what phones have Kies updates available.
It really is out!
JellyBean really is out but the bluddy thing won't install for me!!!
See screenshot here for confirmation- http://i45.tinypic.com/160al46.jpg
I tried to install it last night via my Windows 8 and Windows 7 laptops and I have now tried it on my Windows 7 pc at work but it just won't happen!
I get occasional errors that it couldn't get admin rights from the phone, and now it seems to be Kies itself that's knackered with KiesPDLR crashing.
I got my phone from Mobi-city.co.uk. It came from Hong Kong but seems to be the European version. None of this should matter though, as if Kies is offering me the firmware then surely it has recognised that my phone is one of the ones that should get it!
Really annoyed!!!
well that poland seems like test 1
refer below tweet by sammobile
https://twitter.com/SamMobiles/status/253864604269166592
al_jolson said:
JellyBean really is out but the bluddy thing won't install for me!!!
See screenshot here for confirmation- http://i45.tinypic.com/160al46.jpg
I tried to install it last night via my Windows 8 and Windows 7 laptops and I have now tried it on my Windows 7 pc at work but it just won't happen!
I get occasional errors that it couldn't get admin rights from the phone, and now it seems to be Kies itself that's knackered with KiesPDLR crashing.
I got my phone from Mobi-city.co.uk. It came from Hong Kong but seems to be the European version. None of this should matter though, as if Kies is offering me the firmware then surely it has recognised that my phone is one of the ones that should get it!
Really annoyed!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wouldn't be too upset. That update isn't jellybean...
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
mikep99 said:
I wouldn't be too upset. That update isn't jellybean...
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. I just found a forum with other users experiencing exactly the same as me, so at least I know enough to get on with the rest of my life. ah well, false alarm on the JellyBean front. Sorry folks.
Thanks everyone. You guys cleared my doubts i knew i could count on xda and its members.
Should be this month, apparently... although it's hardly the first rumour with a confirmation from Sammy with no official release date.
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Android-Jelly-Bean,17529.html
I dont know if this polish version is really an official but i have been using jelly bean on a note II and ny feeling is that it is smoother and less bug in the note II
Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9300 avec Tapatalk
Will it be a new version when it's released officially?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
port76 said:
Will it be a new version when it's released officially?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Apparently the Polish version is a test release, (release candidate) I would assume there is a note in the terms and conditions stating it may contain bugs. not 100% sure on this.
So we could get that exact same version when it eventually rolls out to the rest of the EU, or it could be a bug fix version, either way it's obviously close to a full EU release and nothing much will be different if anything.
Personally I'm just waiting for the official EU release, but if you can't wait, there's no harm in installing the Polish version (providing you follow the relevant directions of course)
i also have the I9300XXLH1 baseband and no new updates i realy hope the final jb rom will have the multi tasking that the note II got 2 days ago
webwolf_3000 said:
Apparently the Polish version is a test release, (release candidate)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where did you hear that?
Kangburra said:
Where did you hear that?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi,
From SamMobile:
October 9 the start of official Jelly Bean by Samsung. Samsung used Poland to test JB for the Galaxy S III before
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923155
In case the OP will not posted here ... And it seems in this thread the info went unnoticed (october, 4th), a little reminder (I had not paid attention).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks to got-petrol and Danmikee
General thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1858813
viking37 said:
Hi,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All I could find is this
Samsung has just started with rolling out the first official Jelly Bean updates for the Galaxy S III.
The first Jelly-Bean Android 4.1.1 update is for Poland!
The firmware is: PDA I9300XXDLIB CSC I9300OXFDLI1 MODEM I9300XXDLIB
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://www.sammobile.com/2012/09/24/samsung-start-galaxy-s-iii-jelly-bean-update/
@ Kangburra
Yep... and... click on the link I posted above... (your link is from september, 24, the link I gave you is from 4th, october):
This: https://twitter.com/SamMobiles/status/253864604269166592 , replying about your question :
webwolf_3000 said:
Apparently the Polish version is a test release, (release candidate)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Kangburra said:
Where did you hear that?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But I did not say it's true, just quoting...

[Q] Q about i9300 update bought in another country

So I got the phone from uk - not tied to any carrier and I see uk got the jelly bean update but I have nothing.
Also a question: I rooted the phone but didnt install roms or anything, will that be a problem for updates or not? Also I am not from uk.
iounas said:
So I got the phone from uk - not tied to any carrier and I see uk got the jelly bean update but I have nothing.
Also a question: I rooted the phone but didnt install roms or anything, will that be a problem for updates or not? Also I am not from uk.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Root may block OTA use Kies .
No update ask Samsung .
jje
To get OTA updates, you have to flash ur firmware to your designated region
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
JJEgan said:
Root may block OTA use Kies .
No update ask Samsung .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I installed kies and this is what I see (attachment)
Do those numbers tell anything, should I be able to update?
iounas said:
I installed kies and this is what I see (attachment)
Do those numbers tell anything, should I be able to update?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is the latest update for your phone . Their is as of yet no JB update for YOUR phone .
jje

Which Country Gets Fastest Updates?

Hello!
My friend's I9300 is still stuck on Android 4.0.4 build number IMM76D.I9300JKBLH3.
I want to flash him an updated version using ODIN. I want it to be from the country that get updates the fastest, so he would always be updated as he don't know how to use ODIN, and he is afraid.
So, what is the best build to flash right now?
He needs Hebrew to be available for the stock keyboard. No need for full UI translation.
Thanks!
No country gets fastest update .
All you can say is Europe generally in front of the rest of the world .
Exact roll out varies .
Hebrew would be your first item for a firmware version .
jje
JJEgan said:
No country gets fastest update .
All you can say is Europe generally in front of the rest of the world .
Exact roll out varies .
Hebrew would be your first item for a firmware version .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I mean first to be released, and not fast as Google...
So any European version will be good? Which one would you recommend?
Thanks!
There is not faster countries than other, but in general Europe countries get updates first.
Any country will be good.
Im using 4.1.2 from Israel (PDA:I9300XXELL4 CSC:I9300OJKELK9)
Poland was the first one to release Jellybean (4.1.1)
But wasn't the first one to release 4.1.2
Is your friend from Israel too?
Cause Israel already released 4.1.2
For several phone companies
DubelBoom said:
Hello!
My friend's I9300 is still stuck on Android 4.0.4 build number IMM76D.I9300JKBLH3.
I want to flash him an updated version using ODIN. I want it to be from the country that get updates the fastest, so he would always be updated as he don't know how to use ODIN, and he is afraid.
So, what is the best build to flash right now?
He needs Hebrew to be available for the stock keyboard. No need for full UI translation.
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What country is stuck in 4.0.4, I am sorry but I can't find any.
Plug in KIES and check.. maybe his CSC and other settings don't match.
Tovagulet said:
There is not faster countries than other, but in general Europe countries get updates first.
Any country will be good.
Im using 4.1.2 from Israel (PDA:I9300XXELL4 CSC:I9300OJKELK9)
Poland was the first one to release Jellybean (4.1.1)
But wasn't the first one to release 4.1.2
Is your friend from Israel too?
Cause Israel already released 4.1.2
For several phone companies
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've heard the Israeli is a bit laggy next to others...
Skander1998 said:
What country is stuck in 4.0.4, I am sorry but I can't find any.
Plug in KIES and check.. maybe his CSC and other settings don't match.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'll try using Kies.
Thanks!
DubelBoom said:
I've heard the Israeli is a bit laggy next to others...
I'll try using Kies.
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why laggy? They are 3 Versions: 1 for unbranded and 2 for branded phones.
I think they all both the same. The difference are only the branded apps.
Please correct me if i did something wrong
thanks
Use CHECKFUS to download firmware from Samsung server .
jje

Categories

Resources