Hi all, I've had a few vodaphone S2s and debranded them with no problem, I got one today and flashed stock 9100XWLP7_I9100XXLPS_I9100XEULP5_HOME.tar.md5 odin said it all went fine, but it didn't reset anything, all the old messages and setting apps etc were still on the phone, the only difference about the phone is that this one had a swipe unlock rather than PIN does that make an difference?
Edit: my bad i forgot to wipe/factory reset, order is restored
dt192 said:
Hi all, I've had a few vodaphone S2s and debranded them with no problem, I got one today and flashed stock 9100XWLP7_I9100XXLPS_I9100XEULP5_HOME.tar.md5 odin said it all went fine, but it didn't reset anything, all the old messages and setting apps etc were still on the phone, the only difference about the phone is that this one had a swipe unlock rather than PIN does that make an difference?
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after flashing the new firmware did u do a factory reset
it seems u have once again flashed a carrier firmware on ur phone
I9100XWLP7 Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9100XWLP7 (4.0.3)
Region United Kingdom / Ireland
Carrier: SIM FREE (Generic)
Build Date: 3rd April 2012
Modem: XXLPS
CSC: XEULP5 (XEU)
Change List: 340913
CF-Root v5.4 LP7: Download
dt192 said:
Hi all, I've had a few vodaphone S2s and debranded them with no problem, I got one today and flashed stock 9100XWLP7_I9100XXLPS_I9100XEULP5_HOME.tar.md5 odin said it all went fine, but it didn't reset anything, all the old messages and setting apps etc were still on the phone, the only difference about the phone is that this one had a swipe unlock rather than PIN does that make an difference?
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Perform a factory reset to get rid of the old stuffs.
Backup your data!
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Hey everyone, so I'm on an SGS2 with O2 branding and KE2 via Kies. I rooted and got Titanium Backup PRO.
I've seen the new KE7 firmware is out for the XEU (unbranded) handsets, and I'm thinking it might just be better to unbrand for greater speed in getting these updates in future.
Point is, by now I've kinda customised my phone nicely, set up apps and emails and settings and so on. But, I hear that to proper set the CSC to XEU, you must factory reset.
My question is this - between Kies Backup and Titanium Backup, can I factory reset to fix CSC, then just restore these two backups and basically be right back to all my nicely customised phone? I'm mainly talking SMS messages, contacts, settings, email and apps really.
Thanks
Matt
gyaku_zuki said:
Hey everyone, so I'm on an SGS2 with O2 branding and KE2 via Kies. I rooted and got Titanium Backup PRO.
I've seen the new KE7 firmware is out for the XEU (unbranded) handsets, and I'm thinking it might just be better to unbrand for greater speed in getting these updates in future.
Point is, by now I've kinda customised my phone nicely, set up apps and emails and settings and so on. But, I hear that to proper set the CSC to XEU, you must factory reset.
My question is this - between Kies Backup and Titanium Backup, can I factory reset to fix CSC, then just restore these two backups and basically be right back to all my nicely customised phone? I'm mainly talking SMS messages, contacts, settings, email and apps really.
Thanks
Matt
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Try a free app called MyBackup Root from the Market, it can back up media and data
Don't need factory reset if you install posted update it'd xeu
Factory reset is if you have more than one csc and change that from phone setting
jje
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JJEgan said:
Don't need factory reset if you install posted update it'd xeu
Factory reset is if you have more than one csc and change that from phone setting
jje
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But the guide on Debranding / Rebranding says
STEP 8- One last final step is to change your CSC code by typing this code in the phone dialer *#272*<your IMEI># (the code will be listed at the top of the screen. If you're coming from O2 PAYG handset it should say O2U. Now Enter recovery (volume up, home, power keys together) and do a factory reset and choose reboot phone Check your CSC code again Hopefully it will now say XEU
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Are you sure jje that my CSC will change to XEU if I flash KE7 using Odin?
gyaku_zuki said:
Hey everyone, so I'm on an SGS2 with O2 branding and KE2 via Kies. I rooted and got Titanium Backup PRO.
I've seen the new KE7 firmware is out for the XEU (unbranded) handsets, and I'm thinking it might just be better to unbrand for greater speed in getting these updates in future.
Point is, by now I've kinda customised my phone nicely, set up apps and emails and settings and so on. But, I hear that to proper set the CSC to XEU, you must factory reset.
My question is this - between Kies Backup and Titanium Backup, can I factory reset to fix CSC, then just restore these two backups and basically be right back to all my nicely customised phone? I'm mainly talking SMS messages, contacts, settings, email and apps really.
Thanks
Matt
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Just thought I'd report my results - KIES was useless and failed to restore a buttload of stuff (erroring out on call logs). Google restored most of my apps and contacts, and titanium got the apps and their data. I had to set up my accounts (email, facebook, twitter) again, and so I lost any contact links. I also lost my home screen and applications layout information.
Not too bad really.
If your firmware contains more than one CSC then you change it and that requires a factory reset .
All the firmwares i have updated via Odin have been XEU only CSC .
Including the O2 rom posted .
Original O2 rom was O2U CSC every rom flashed since has been XEU every time .
jje
Hey all,
I have been searching for the proper subforum to post this so I hope it's the right one.
My problem is that I have an S2 which I recently updated to 2.3.6 but since then, I started to have random reboots.
It SEEMS related to wifi because I don't have them when wifi is turned off, but I cannot determine this 100%.
Over on the GoT forum, dutch users are reporting the same issue.
Phone specs:
Productcode: GT-I9100LKAXEN
PDA: KK2 / PHONE: KI4 / CSC: KJ1
Non-rooted.
Whether I have a stock ROM or not I do not know, I'm quite sure it's not branded but Samsung doesn't seem to know either.
KIES says that I have a XEN firmware, I'm wondering if this ROM is for the Netherlands, or Europe, or worldwide(if that exists) but this is not my main concern.
Now, I've been battling with Samsung NL over this issue via Twitter, but the messages are mixed. A few days ago they announced an update, then OTA, then they went silent. Now they are saying they don't know when they will bring out an update.
All I know is that it is very frustrating to have a phone which keeps rebooting AND to have Samsung not give me clear answers.
Does anyone have a clue? Where do I begin troubleshooting this?
Before, this issue was nonexistent.
Iceman_B said:
Hey all,
Phone specs:
Productcode: GT-I9100LKAXEN
PDA: KK2 / PHONE: KI4 / CSC: KJ1
Non-rooted.
KK2 XEN netherlands firmware ,11/11/11 Netherlands CSC .
Whether I have a stock ROM or not I do not know, I'm quite sure it's not branded but Samsung doesn't seem to know either.
If its branded then its branded with network stuff fairly easy to spot .
Unless you flashed custom then its stock .
Presume update was via KIES or OTA ???
If you updated then first choice is backup data and factory reset .
Second is to redownload firmware .
Third is to go the self install route .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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Update was via KIES, OTA updates have never been available for Dutch T-Mobile customers. AFAIK.
Image of my phone version itself http://i.imgur.com/vyjbZ.png
I'm sure the ROM is buggy, but I'll try a factory reset next week.
Is this problem only with this ROM? Nobody with a stock 2.3.6 ROM experiencing this?
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Update was via KIES, OTA updates have never been available for Dutch T-Mobile customers. AFAIK.
Image of my phone version itself http://i.imgur.com/vyjbZ.png
I'm sure the ROM is buggy, but I'll try a factory reset next week.
Is this problem only with this ROM? Nobody with a stock 2.3.6 ROM experiencing this?
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My phone random reboots every now & then, it appears to be due to the SD card, Im in the process of reinstalling all SD programs to phone memory instead, it appears some SD cards dont play nice.
How do I remove old shortcuts of programs no longer on phone?
If u fix this some other way, let me no
Hi Iceman, I have the same issue, can't really say if its the wifi, sure I know its after the PDA:KK2/PHONE:KI4/CSC:KJ1(XEN) update with KIES.
Actually, the kies program s***s, I always have problems when updating firmware.
Think on flashing back to original with Odin, or do you have a great solution for this annoying matter...
Same here,
official upgrade via Kies (Dutch customer), and having daily reboots since.
It started after the 2.3.6 upgrade.
No idea why, something wrong in the ROM I guess, I did not install new programs. Clearing the cache did not help, also factory reset did not help.
Yeah ive started having reboots since getting 2.3.6
Kies at the time didnt have the update but the phone said there was one so i let it update using my wifi. Going to leave wifi off on my mobile and see how it goes. Will let ya know if its still going goood.
If anyone figures it out please post back, thanks
havent had one reboot since disabling wifi.
Hey guys, i have just went back to stock 2.3.4 UK, XWKI4 non-branded XEU.
Flashed via Odin. During the initial set up wizard, im getting FC's when i tap the robot. Specifically, Google Services Framework
a03dugga said:
Hey guys, i have just went back to stock 2.3.4 UK, XWKI4 non-branded XEU.
Flashed via Odin. During the initial set up wizard, im getting FC's when i tap the robot. Specifically, Google Services Framework
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Make a backup of your files to the pc and do a factory reset : *2767*3855# in your phone dialpad. All should be well now.
Anyone based in UK or has experience of Virgin/T-Mobile service/settings
I have 2 identical GS II's both on contract to Virgin Mobile both have been flashed to same version of ICS and both are running the same modem both on same plan and both using Virgin sims.
phone #1
PDA:I9100XXLPQ
Phone:I9100XXK14
CSC:I9100XALPQ
Build Info: Fri Mar 9 01:58:19 kst 2012
phone #2
PDA:I9100XXLPQ
PHONE:I9100XXk14
CSC:I9100XALPQ
Build info: Fri Mar 9 01:58:19 KST 2012
Virgin T-Mobile and Orange are sharing network coverage with Virgin phones picking up the strongest signal in the given area from either VM/T-M or Orange
MY problem is.
Phone #1 detects only T-Mobile, O2 uk Vodaphone and Orange but no Virgin/virgin at all. and has very poor signal reception and will not send or receive MMS and frequent loss of network.
Phone #2 sitting on same desk picks up Virgin O2-UK vodaphone and virgin ( note lack of capital V ) bit no orange or T-Mobile and sends MMS but with a similar poor signal and frequent loss of network
I have checked the APN settings on both phones and they are the same I have setup MMS on both phones the same and checked the IMIE numbers are correct for each phone.
I have tried several ICS versions and will consider returning both to Stock GB as a last resort ( btw both worked fine before ICS and both worked before LPQ)
There is nothing on the VM web site and as I have rooted both am reluctant to return to VM in case there is a warranty issue.
Any help/advice would be appreciated and I have searched the forums for any similar issues but have not found any that match this particual problem..
Simple usual answer is you do not have firmware from Virgin on your phone so it does not have a clue as to network .
Firmware bit that counts in this case is the CSC files CarPhone Warehouse firmwares CSC usually contains Virgin network settings .
Normal method with no CSC is to set up all network stuff manually including SMS .
As the firmware is not your phones firmware it may well be worth trying different modems for better reception .
VM should normally default to TMobile network or at least work off that .
You may have a bad firmware flash .
Thanks for you explaination it made complete sense the way you explained it..
so Armed with that knowledge I took the most pressing problem phone ( The wife's, I know there is a high risk of domestic warfare if I screw it up but at least its not my phone bricked )
I wiped all the appropriate caches etc and rooted right the way back to my original backed up GB firmware (GT-I9100_CPW_I9100XWKI4_I9100CPWKH1_I9100XXKI1.tar.md5)
and it all worked well detected all the original networks and registered with VM with T-M and Orange as alts.
This is the point where my lack of knowledge kicks in.
I had made a CWM backup of the ICS in case going back to GB was not the answer. I had also done a backup via kies of data/contacts/music/pictures/settings etc etc via kies facility before I flashed back to GB. I was not worried about any purchased apps as I am able to re-install them if needed. However the kies backup would not import to GB even the contacts came back with failed. So to save further domestic aggro I flashed rooted and then used CWM to restore the ICS backup so after several hours I am back to the original point, albet wiser ( a little ).
I tried several modems going backwards from ICS into GB alas none had any real improvement ( even the modem KH1 which seemed to work so well in GB mode)
So here is where I have to ask the following questions:
1. Data importing backwards from ICS to GB is this possible ? I use Titanium backup pro when rooted and kies when unrooted.
2. is there an ICS XXLPQ compatable CSC avail that is close to the CPW settings in ( I presume its the XXKI1 part in GT-I9100_CPW_I9100XWKI4_I9100CPWKH1_I9100XXKI1.tar.md5. ) and would it be possible to flash/upgrade the current I9100XALPQ alone with Odin.
3. if non of the above are possible then maybe recommend a divorce lawyer
many thanks in advance
kawasakii said:
1. Data importing backwards from ICS to GB is this possible ? I use Titanium backup pro when rooted and kies when unrooted.
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At least with Titanium Backup, it should work correctly.
kawasakii said:
Thanks for you explaination it made complete sense the way you explained it..
so Armed with that knowledge I took the most pressing problem phone ( The wife's, I know there is a high risk of domestic warfare if I screw it up but at least its not my phone bricked )
I wiped all the appropriate caches etc and rooted right the way back to my original backed up GB firmware (GT-I9100_CPW_I9100XWKI4_I9100CPWKH1_I9100XXKI1.tar.md5)
and it all worked well detected all the original networks and registered with VM with T-M and Orange as alts.
This is the point where my lack of knowledge kicks in.
I had made a CWM backup of the ICS in case going back to GB was not the answer. I had also done a backup via kies of data/contacts/music/pictures/settings etc etc via kies facility before I flashed back to GB. I was not worried about any purchased apps as I am able to re-install them if needed. However the kies backup would not import to GB even the contacts came back with failed. So to save further domestic aggro I flashed rooted and then used CWM to restore the ICS backup so after several hours I am back to the original point, albet wiser ( a little ).
I tried several modems going backwards from ICS into GB alas none had any real improvement ( even the modem KH1 which seemed to work so well in GB mode)
So here is where I have to ask the following questions:
1. Data importing backwards from ICS to GB is this possible ? I use Titanium backup pro when rooted and kies when unrooted.
TB yes but dont restore system data
Kies not something i use .
2. is there an ICS XXLPQ compatable CSC avail that is close to the CPW settings in ( I presume its the XXKI1 part in
In thread Stock firmware is LPQ LPS includes multi CSC with CPW .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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Update
I carried out a complete wipe and flash root and am now running
(GT-I9100_XEO_I9100XXLPS_I9100OXALPS_I9100XXLPS)
PDA: I9100XLPS
Phone: I9100XXKE7 (tried a few different modems this one works so stuck with it)
CSC: I9100XALPS ( selecting CPW using CSC Select does a factory reset tho so be warned)
Phone seems to be working well many thanks to all the help I got
I have a galaxy S3 which i bought brand new a couple of weeks ago. I live in the UK and its locked to the Orange network operator. The phone came with stock ICS 4.0.4 and i want to update it to Jelly Bean. I downloaded Kies from samsung.com/kies, attached my phone via USB and it says that there is a new firmware update ready to be installed. So after i click start to start the update everything looks like its going fine, a new box opens up asking me to agree a few things and then i click start. Then a new box opens up with an image of a computer with a cable coming out into a phone and writing saying its downloading the update. when the progress bar reaches 100% all of a sudden kies shuts down and does nothing, nothing changes on my phone and my laptop just goes back to my home screen. I have tried doing the same thing on my friends laptop and i get the exact same results, kies gets to 100% then just shuts down??? This is my phone infomation - Model Number - GT-I9300 Android Version - 4.0.4 Baseband Version - I9300BVLE4 Kernel Version - 3.0.15-554502-user [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Sun May 13 11:40:33 KST 2012 Build Number - IMM76D.I9300BVALE4. I've not found anyone else on XDA with the same problem but i've also read that i could update to jelly bean using Odin, would this void my warranty as i wouldn't want to do that because i've only had this phone for 2 weeks. Any help would be appreciated.
I had the same problem.., I'm on orange too.
Right First off orange have not released jelly bean and are by far the worst network in the world for pushing out updates, the update Kies is telling you about is old from ics. 4.0.4
Kies is a pile of crap mine would do the same at 100% so I gave up after trying for several days.
Go to Sam mobile and download the latest stock unbranded rom (btu) for the UK flash it with odin, this will get rid of all the orange rubbish and give you freedom for future updates from Samsung. As it's official software it will not effect your warranty.
Motogp1 said:
I had the same problem.., I'm on orange too.
Right First off orange have not released jelly bean and are by far the worst network in the world for pushing out updates, the update Kies is telling you about is old from ics. 4.0.4
Kies is a pile of crap mine would do the same at 100% so I gave up after trying for several days.
Go to Sam mobile and download the latest stock unbranded rom (btu) for the UK flash it with odin, this will get rid of all the orange rubbish and give you freedom for future updates from Samsung. As it's official software it will not effect your warranty.
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Thanks mate, i've downloaded the unbranded stock UK firmware from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610 but it's a full version which is 780mb in size, if i installed this would i have to wipe everything first by doing a factory reset? i've watched the video on there and the guy does wipe everything because he wanted everything wiped but he didnt say you have to wipe, i would rather not wipe so that's why i'm asking this. If i was installing just an update to the firmware it would only be around 250mb in size, is there anywhere i can find just the 250mb add on instead of flashing the full version? as then i would be able to do it without wiping. Thanks again
Sten1234 said:
Thanks mate, i've downloaded the unbranded stock UK firmware from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610 but it's a full version which is 780mb in size, if i installed this would i have to wipe everything first by doing a factory reset? i've watched the video on there and the guy does wipe everything because he wanted everything wiped but he didnt say you have to wipe, i would rather not wipe so that's why i'm asking this. If i was installing just an update to the firmware it would only be around 250mb in size, is there anywhere i can find just the 250mb add on instead of flashing the full version? as then i would be able to do it without wiping. Thanks again
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Download 4.1.1 official for UK (btu) from Sam mobile.
You don't have to do a wipe/factory reset , I didn't and I kept all my apps , messages etc.
Back up everything just in case something goes wrong .
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Sten1234 said:
Thanks mate, i've downloaded the unbranded stock UK firmware from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610 but it's a full version which is 780mb in size, if i installed this would i have to wipe everything first by doing a factory reset? i've watched the video on there and the guy does wipe everything because he wanted everything wiped but he didnt say you have to wipe, i would rather not wipe so that's why i'm asking this. If i was installing just an update to the firmware it would only be around 250mb in size, is there anywhere i can find just the 250mb add on instead of flashing the full version? as then i would be able to do it without wiping. Thanks again
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How did it go? I am very curious as I want to do this myself (On orange too in the UK) Wasn't sure if it was ok to do this on a carrier locked handset, and was unsure if id lose my data settings etc. Confused about CSC too. So, if you've managed it an update would be great.
Motogp1 said:
Download 4.1.1 official for UK (btu) from Sam mobile.
You don't have to do a wipe/factory reset , I didn't and I kept all my apps , messages etc.
Back up everything just in case something goes wrong .
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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Thanks mate it worked perfectly, no problems at all. i just flashed using odin without wiping and i now have jelly bean 4.1.1 working silky smooth with all apps and settings i had before, very happy
Sten1234 said:
Thanks mate it worked perfectly, no problems at all. i just flashed using odin without wiping and i now have jelly bean 4.1.1 working silky smooth with all apps and settings i had before, very happy
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Cannot thank you enough, should have done this months ago!
Took 10 minutes, all my apps settings data everything ok.
Google now working fine.
Phone calls work fine showing EE network (Orange)
Download Odin v3.04
Download firmware GT-i9300 United kingdom (BTU) from sammobile dot com
& Put phone in debug mode.
Follow this tutorial.
www youtube com / watch?v=1VQThuBj5O4