Hello guys
This is my first post in the SGS3 forum. I've been a long time HTC user, but as you can see I've decided to jump ship
The SGS3 I bought is the international version and shipped here with a Turkey firmware PDA: I9300XXBLFB, CSC: I9300OJVBLF3
After spending some time on google I found that the firmware was quite dated and other regions had updated firmwares.
So I decided to ODIN flash the firmware to a BTU, PDA: I9300XXBLG8 CSC: I9300OXABLG8 and registered my device in software update as an unit from UK [Although I'm actually in Bangladesh], hoping that I'll get the latest updates as soon as they're released. Oh, and I haven't rooted the device yet.
My question now is will I actually get the OTA updates this way? [Yes, I do realize i should have asked this before I flashed the BTU firmware. Sorry =\]
Thanks in advance
No will will not get any OTA updates from leaked roms
You will only get OTA uodates from original stock roms
Kickasskev said:
No will will not get any OTA updates from leaked roms
You will only get OTA uodates from original stock roms
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Thanks =)
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Why can't I update firmware through Kies. Everytime I check it says "This is the latest firmware". It seems everyone else has had the option to update with kies for a while now, so why not me? Im on vodafone uk.
Current firmware:
Gingerbread 2.3.3
PDA:KG2
PHONE:KG1
CSC:KE2 (VOD)
Thanks
jumped said:
Why can't I update firmware through Kies. Everytime I check it says "This is the latest firmware". It seems everyone else has had the option to update with kies
Garbage some have updated some phone providers have not updated and probably will skip 2.3.4 as 2.3.5 is rolling out .
for a while now, so why not me? Im on vodafone uk.
You need to ask Vodafone or take phone to Vodafone service centre see if they have an update .Vodaphone update the firmware and push it to Kies server .
jje
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I have this question also, seems that lots are getting the update.
My details are.
PDA IS I9100BOKG2
PHONE I9100BOKG1
CSC I9I00TMUKF1
ANDROID VERSION 2.3.3
BASEBAND VERSION I9100BOKG1
KERNEL VERSIO [email protected]#2
PDA:KG2/PHONE:KG1/CSC:KF1 (TMU).
Same answer if its provider firmware .
jje
i was afraid of that answer, so am i right in thinking its unbranded sg2`s that are getting this upgrade??
crazydiamond1970 said:
i was afraid of that answer, so am i right in thinking its unbranded sg2`s that are getting this upgrade??
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Mostly but not always it all depends upon the phone supplier .
Thats why most XDA members go down the unofficial route and many are running KI3/8 2.3.5 .
jje
Thanks JJEgan for your help.
As I got a vodafone branded sgs2 (locked with vodafone) would flashing XWKI8 or XXKI3 from Intratech's rom page be ok?
I read somewhere you should only flash unlocked phones.
I currently have my phone rooted with unsecure BUKG2 stock kernel, other than that its untouched from purchase.
Hey there XDA,
So I've just come from a Sensation XE to a Samsung Galaxy SII (so much better) and I've hit a little hitch. With the Sensation XE, build numbers are easy to see which is latest as they all have build numbers, however with the SGSII it's hard because they are all in letters
I de-branded my phone from the crap Orange bloatware that they put on there to this firmware:
PDA:XWKI4
PHONE: XXKI1
Date: 14/09/2011
Android 2.3.4
And the name of the firmware was XEU UK. I flashed it using ODIN and everything, changed my CSC code thing so it now says XEU, however whenever I search for an update there are none available. I was worried that maybe de-branding had stopped being able to update my firmware, but also Kies says that my phone doesn't support Firmware upgrade
I was wondering what is the latest OFFICIAL build for the Samsung Galaxy SII in the UK.
Thankyou!
the latest European build would be XXLPQ(4.0.3), but it has a bug with SMS (sending SMS twice), you can use DXLP7 it is an asian version, but will work just fine with your phone.
toinktoink said:
the latest European build would be XXLPQ(4.0.3), but it has a bug with SMS (sending SMS twice), you can use DXLP7 it is an asian version, but will work just fine with your phone.
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Hi toinktoink,
Is this the latest OTA thats OFFICIAL, or is it just a firmware thats been released? I want to keep my Samsung official. Thankyou for the fast reply.
jaaystott said:
Hi toinktoink,
Is this the latest OTA thats OFFICIAL, or is it just a firmware thats been released? I want to keep my Samsung official. Thankyou for the fast reply.
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XXLPQ is the latest official rom from Samsung that is official for UK markets, yes.
Atomix86 said:
XXLPQ is the latest official rom from Samsung that is official for UK markets, yes.
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How come isn't my device recieving this OTA :/?
Hi,
I am basically running the following at the moment:
Android Version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernal version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575468 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
Can I ask what kernel / steps I need to take to upgrade to the latest ice cream sandwich for the Galaxy S2?
SamungGalaxyS2 said:
Hi,
I am basically running the following at the moment:
Android Version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernal version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575468 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
Can I ask what kernel / steps I need to take to upgrade to the latest ice cream sandwich for the Galaxy S2?
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If you mean "stock" ICS you can find everything here, latest is the DXLP7 (Asian but with English) or XXLPQ (European): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Otherwise you might want to take a look at custom ROMs.
Thank you.
The thing is, I don't think I have a carrier branded phone (no logos, no carrier software etc) yet Kies is saying I have the latest firmware :S
Ignore Kies, it's just telling you the latest firmware available from your carrier.
Just install the DXLP7 rom from above through Odin
Elemetrix said:
Ignore Kies, it's just telling you the latest firmware available from your carrier.
Just install the DXLP7 rom from above through Odin
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But the thing is, my phone is not carrier branded etc.
I have read that if it has XW or XX in the version name, then it's unbranded, therefore, I should get the update.
Samsung releases region by region based on CSC. So that means they haven't released any updates for YOUR region. If you don't want to wait for Samsung to release an update through Kies to YOUR region, then flash a different firmware.
EDIT: I should add it doesn't matter if it is carrier branded or not. They release based on the region you bought the phone from. I had XWKE7, which is 2.3.3 for UK (even though I'm using the phone in the US), for months when I first got my phone. I got tired of waiting for an update, so I flashed XXKI3, which is 2.3.5 for Poland.
It's really not as cut and dried as "all unbranded phones get the update".
ctomgee said:
Samsung releases region by region based on CSC. So that means they haven't released any updates for YOUR region. If you don't want to wait for Samsung to release an update through Kies to YOUR region, then flash a different firmware.
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Well, I'm based in the UK if that helps lol.
I thought they released it on Monday for the UK?
SamungGalaxyS2 said:
Well, I'm based in the UK if that helps lol.
I thought they released it on Monday for the UK?
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Well, they were supposed to. But Monday was yesterday. It may not happen same day, depending on your location. They probably stagger the release so their servers don't get overwhelmed.
SamungGalaxyS2 said:
Well, I'm based in the UK if that helps lol.
I thought they released it on Monday for the UK?
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They released the Three Ireland version (which is LPQ version of ICS) the unbranded version of ICS has not been officially released yet via Kies. If you want the official release, then you are going to have to wait.
Personally I flashed LP7 ROM. Later on I flashed the LP6 Radio ROM because the LP7 Radio ROM that came in the LP7 full ROM was eating away at the battery life.
My phone was branded T-Mobile UK, when I first got it. The branding lasted about a week - just to make sure that there was no hardware problems with the phone. Even the official unbranded ROM lasted about a month before I started flashing leaked releases. Why wait till Samsung officially release an update when you could have it running better thanks to the folks on here.
Where did you get the LP6 radio from? Thread I got LP7 from has removed the older stuff.
Also I'm assuming radio is the same thing as modem..
Sent from my phone lol
Hey guys,
I have a New Zealand Samsung S3 GT-I9300.
It's got no branding on the phone, no logos, no logos on startup etc and I didn't buy it from a Telecom, 2 Degrees, or Vodafone store so I assume its unlocked. I bought if from an electronic store called **** Smith.
It's on the Telecom network - just chucked in my Telecom SIM.
OS - 4.0.4
AP - 19300XXALF2
CP - 19300XXLF2
CSC - 19300NZCALF1
At the moment when I plug the phone into Kies, it gives me the message "Your device's current firmware version is not supported to firmware via Kies".
After doing some research and troubleshooting steps like making sure Kies is up to date, reinstalling drivers etc I saw that some people said that if your CSC is wrong Kies won't upgrade your phone.
I realised that Jellybean hasn't been released for NZ yet but I figure that Kies should be saying something along the line of 'You have the latest firmware..' instead of saying its not supported.
So I was just wondering if my CSC looks fine for an unlocked NZ S3.
Let me know if you need any more information.
Cheers
My S3 is unlocked from Parallel on Vodafone NZ had the same CSC with no problems. I wouldn't worry about it much you can always flash via Odin.
If you are worried about it, flash the stock rom via Odin and use the BTU CSC that's what I've done, I have had no issues with it at all, and it's updated itself all the way up to 4.1.1 OTA with no problem.
Also, have you rooted the phone? If so it can report that you are unable to update via Kies
Taubin said:
My S3 is unlocked from Parallel on Vodafone NZ had the same CSC with no problems. I wouldn't worry about it much you can always flash via Odin.
If you are worried about it, flash the stock rom via Odin and use the BTU CSC that's what I've done, I have had no issues with it at all, and it's updated itself all the way up to 4.1.1 OTA with no problem.
Also, have you rooted the phone? If so it can report that you are unable to update via Kies
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Thanks for your reply and advice
My phone isn't rooted.
BTU is UK right?
Couldn't I just change the CSC instead of flashing another ROM?
This will void warranty right? Don't really mind but just wondering out of curiosity.
Cheers
Mine isn't rooted either. You don't need to be in order to install the rom through Odin.
BTU is in fact UK
You can try to change the CSC first and see if that works, keep in mind it's going to wipe your phone when you do so.
It should not void the warranty, as you will still be using a default stock official rom, most people load the stock official when sending it in for repair work
By the way, the stock rom I used was the one listed here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610 from May 13th :
I9300XXALE8 Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9300XXALE8 (4.0.4)
Region Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 13 May 2012
Modem: XXLE8
CSC: OXAALE8
Change List: 554452
I then accepted OTA updates on the phone directly to get it up to the current rom
Taubin said:
Mine isn't rooted either. You don't need to be in order to install the rom through Odin.
BTU is in fact UK
You can try to change the CSC first and see if that works, keep in mind it's going to wipe your phone when you do so.
It should not void the warranty, as you will still be using a default stock official rom, most people load the stock official when sending it in for repair work
By the way, the stock rom I used was the one listed here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610 from May 13th :
I9300XXALE8 Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9300XXALE8 (4.0.4)
Region Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 13 May 2012
Modem: XXLE8
CSC: OXAALE8
Change List: 554452
I then accepted OTA updates on the phone directly to get it up to the current rom
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Thanks for that!
I'll give that a go.
Thanks
Just by coincidence my phone updated to Jellybean 4.1.1 via OTA a few days ago without me having to flash another stock ROM on it.
Also, Kies now reports that I have the latest firmware.
Looks like all I had to do was be a bit more patient.
Everything seems to be in order now.
Cheers for your help anyway guys.
Hi Guys
My GT-I9100 S2 currently runs on the leaked firmware 4.1.2, baseband version is I9100XXLS6, build number is JZO54k.I9100XXLSJ and CSC is LS1(COA).
I'd like to fix the buggy wireless and frozen screen when locked hence I want to know if I can replace it with an official firmware from any other region? So that it can get updates from OTA or Kies?
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Hi Guys
My GT-I9100 S2 currently runs on the leaked firmware 4.1.2, baseband version is I9100XXLS6, build number is JZO54k.I9100XXLSJ and CSC is LS1(COA).
I'd like to fix the buggy wireless and frozen screen when locked hence I want to know if I can replace it with an official firmware from any other region? So that it can get updates from OTA or Kies?
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Figured it out, flashed with the Hong Kong TGY official JB 4.1.2 firmware and managed to change the CSC code to TGY as well. It fixed the above two issues and I can now get updates via OTA and Kies.