Good day guys! would just want to ask you about the stock rom.
I have already rooted my galaxy s3 and installed miui rom on it, and for no reason i would like to revert to the stock rom. But the stock rom that was installed was the one from greece. The phone i'm using is factory unlocked and is not associated with any carrier.
Question:
If I wish to restore it to the stock rom, is it necessary to get a rom from greece? or is it okay to download a rom from the country that i am in right now?
If you have no intention to send back for warranty claims, any stock rom will do. Else get the stock rom for Greece. Use CheckFus apps to find your firmware.
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It should be fine, or more compatible to run the stock rom for the country you are based in. For warranty purposes, obviously flashing back the original Greek version would be advised.
You could just flash the original Greek firmware, then flash the modem for the corresponding country you are in.
Hope it helps!
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hi everyone, i plan to root and install custom ROM for SGS II. I don;t want to use ROM uploaded by other people for some selfish insecure reason (feel safer to use my own stock ROM)
So, before that, how do i backup everything in the phone including the stock rom? because we need to changed back the phone to default state to claim the warranty.
You download the stock rom to match yours now and flash that if you ever need to claim warranty.
Plus use the USB recovery jig to reset custom rom counter to zero before any warranty .
jje
leeyming said:
hi everyone, i plan to root and install custom ROM for SGS II. I don;t want to use ROM uploaded by other people for some selfish insecure reason (feel safer to use my own stock ROM)
So, before that, how do i backup everything in the phone including the stock rom? because we need to changed back the phone to default state to claim the warranty.
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There is no way to save your stock firmware without rooting it before.
The way to save it is to install the Kernel CF-ROOT matching your firmware version and to use CWM Recovery to do a nandroid backup ( rom + data + cache).
You will find safe to use stock firmwares in the officizl thread in the dev section.
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everyone thanks for the answer. I just want to have confirmation before i proceeed with rooting.
i don't want to download because of the reason i stated above.
I will be using Odin to update, because my current version (2.3.3) is rooted. I would like to upgrade to 4.0.3, but I don't know whether to use a branded firmware or not because I don't live in France anymore, and I don't need a branded phone.
Also, is updating to 4.0.3 worth it, or does it drain the battery life like when you update your iOS to a newer version.
yes, updating is worth it beccause you get better batery life depending on what apps are running in the back ground.
you do not need to use a branded app for 4.0.3 their are unbranded stock or customized roms. Yolu will need to experiment till you find one that you like.
Cosmic Blue said:
yes, updating is worth it beccause you get better batery life depending on what apps are running in the back ground.
you do not need to use a branded app for 4.0.3 their are unbranded stock or customized roms. Yolu will need to experiment till you find one that you like.
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Hi there! So, I have found a custom ROM like (Mystic's Glory), but I was wondering whether I can update/flash it directly using Odin, or if I need to update it to the official ICS, then flash the custom rom? Excuse my newbiness.
You can flash your chosen rom directly via odin if it's in a tar. file format. Or flash it via CWM if it's in a zip file format. Be sure to carry out full wipes and format system to ensure a clean installation. Ideally follow installation guide for your chosen rom. Oh and make a back up before you start.
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Hi,
I have my GS3 rooted, and its currently running a Custom ROM (FoxHound 0.7). What I want to do is move away from this and head back to the official Samsung stock ROM for extra stability.
I wasn't sure on:
a) Where to get the latest Jelly Bean releases for the UK i9300
b) How to go about flashing an official Stock ROM... Is it the same as flashing a Custom ROM, like through CWM??
c) Whether I will still be able to update OTA when new official update releases come out from Samsung?
Sorry for the questions but I've searched through a few threads and I can't seem to gather a definitive answer.
TIA
zim_zimmer said:
Hi,
I have my GS3 rooted, and its currently running a Custom ROM (FoxHound 0.7). What I want to do is move away from this and head back to the official Samsung stock ROM for extra stability.
I wasn't sure on:
a) Where to get the latest Jelly Bean releases for the UK i9300
b) How to go about flashing an official Stock ROM... Is it the same as flashing a Custom ROM, like through CWM??
c) Whether I will still be able to update OTA when new official update releases come out from Samsung?
Sorry for the questions but I've searched through a few threads and I can't seem to gather a definitive answer.
TIA
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Can i know why did u root your GS3 in the first place if you planning to run stock rom.
Maybe try some custom roms which might gives you more benefit than stock rom.
Anyhow, if you still want to install stock rom, try finding it here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
Thanks. I'm downloading that now.
I rooted to try out different custom ROMS and also so that I could do things like hook up my PS3 control pad via Bluetooth but I've found the Custom ROMS I've tried (Foxhound, CM10, Omega, Paranoid Android, Resurrection Remix) all to be a bit flakey in different areas
This is the reason I want to go back to a Samsung Stock ROM, at least then I'll be on a completely stable platform and can still customise with a different launcher.
So do I flash this Samsung firmware in the normal way I would flash a Custom ROM?? Through ClockWorkMod recovery?? And will the official OTA updates still be available?
zim_zimmer said:
Hi,
I have my GS3 rooted, and its currently running a Custom ROM (FoxHound 0.7). What I want to do is move away from this and head back to the official Samsung stock ROM for extra stability.
I wasn't sure on:
a) Where to get the latest Jelly Bean releases for the UK i9300
b) How to go about flashing an official Stock ROM... Is it the same as flashing a Custom ROM, like through CWM??
c) Whether I will still be able to update OTA when new official update releases come out from Samsung?
Sorry for the questions but I've searched through a few threads and I can't seem to gather a definitive answer.
TIA
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I found the easiest method to flash a stock ROM is MobildOdin till now as you directly can inject root (super user) and do not have to root later on again. Otherwise download your rom, and flash via Odin, after that flash again CF Root to get root.
zim_zimmer said:
Thanks. I'm downloading that now.
I rooted to try out different custom ROMS and also so that I could do things like hook up my PS3 control pad via Bluetooth but I've found the Custom ROMS I've tried (Foxhound, CM10, Omega, Paranoid Android, Resurrection Remix) all to be a bit flakey in different areas
This is the reason I want to go back to a Samsung Stock ROM, at least then I'll be on a completely stable platform and can still customise with a different launcher.
So do I flash this Samsung firmware in the normal way I would flash a Custom ROM?? Through ClockWorkMod recovery?? And will the official OTA updates still be available?
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U cant flash the firmware but u need to install it.
After that,you can receive ota updates as usual...
OK thanks guys. I'm not too fussed about Root again right away, so I presume I'm heading into ODIN to flash the official Samsung Firmware then?
I've downloaded the latest JB Leak for the International variant (i9300), however I've just been reading that you can flash/install the OFFICIAL POLAND JB FIRMWARE to the phone and just change the language settings? Don't suppose you know how true this is do you?
zim_zimmer said:
OK thanks guys. I'm not too fussed about Root again right away, so I presume I'm heading into ODIN to flash the official Samsung Firmware then?
I've downloaded the latest JB Leak for the International variant (i9300), however I've just been reading that you can flash/install the OFFICIAL POLAND JB FIRMWARE to the phone and just change the language settings? Don't suppose you know how true this is do you?
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Don't get the leak, get the officially released version DLIB. The languages are built in and you can CSC change if you so wish.
Can I ask what CSC Change is?!
Also, presumably I'm just installing through ODIN?
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Can I ask what CSC Change is?!
An app to change CSC .
jje
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What I meant was... "What is CSC"
Is it some kind of Kernel/Radio??
CSC some specific settings in your country for network I think.You can change CSC for your country by this app but remember your device will be wiped.
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What I meant was... "What is CSC"
Is it some kind of Kernel/Radio??
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yes, as said beforehand, CSC includes region specific settings whereas you can run the rom also without CSC (did this with CSC unknown for quite some time, to not get CSC unknown just flash the rom twice, to change the CSC you can use an app from the market designed to change CSCs easily).
Kernel/Radio is not included in the CSC, here you can flash, if you wish, any kernel suitable to your region of that gives you best reception.
Thanks all, looks like I'm up and running again with Stock.
Only thing in my SETTINGS then ABOUT PHONE then STATUS, my device status just says 'scanning'
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zim_zimmer said:
Thanks all, looks like I'm up and running again with Stock.
Only thing in my SETTINGS then ABOUT PHONE then STATUS, my device status just says 'scanning'
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Just wait it will solve it in the end. Unless your SD card has errors.
installing polish jb is somewhere on this form ^_^
fahadsul3man said:
installing polish jb is somewhere on this form ^_^
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Yes try
#Stock Official
Firmwares post .
jje
Try to factory reset or reinstall stock rom
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Hey friends.. So here's the quick scenerio.. My wife's phone currently has the AOKP JB 4.1.1 Rom (Baseband I9100XXLPH)
It's giving her alot of grief in terms of All google apps and other installed apps (Instagram, photobucket, Root Explorer, etc) are constant FC on her.
I've backed up all her photos and info and she now just wants me to go back to the stock I9100 Rom.
Located in Canada and on the FIDO network if that matters. She doesn't want a TouchWiz rom, if possible, just Standard Android.
Is this possible? and if so can I get the location of any files required? Rom, Gapps, etc.
The install procedure.. (I'm familiar with the Clockwork Mod rom install (it's how I got JB on there) but have never gone backwards. I have used Odin in the past if that is the way to go. Just want to make sure I do it correctly and if there's anything I'm missing? Kernal? Modem?
Thanks.
androidjes said:
Hey friends.. So here's the quick scenerio.. My wife's phone currently has the AOKP JB 4.1.1 Rom (Baseband I9100XXLPH)
It's giving her alot of grief in terms of All google apps and other installed apps (Instagram, photobucket, Root Explorer, etc) are constant FC on her.
I've backed up all her photos and info and she now just wants me to go back to the stock I9100 Rom.
Located in Canada and on the FIDO network if that matters. She doesn't want a TouchWiz rom, if possible, just Standard Android.
Is this possible? and if so can I get the location of any files required? Rom, Gapps, etc.
The install procedure.. (I'm familiar with the Clockwork Mod rom install (it's how I got JB on there) but have never gone backwards. I have used Odin in the past if that is the way to go. Just want to make sure I do it correctly and if there's anything I'm missing? Kernal? Modem?
Thanks.
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Stock I9100 rom is touchwiz.If you want to install a stock rom,you can download the ROM from www.sammobile.com for your phone/carrier/country and flash via Odin.
If by Standard android you mean AOSP,download one of the cm10 nightleys and flash in CWM recovery.
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Stock I9100 rom is touchwiz.If you want to install a stock rom,you can download the ROM from www.sammobile.com for your phone/carrier/country and flash via Odin.
If by Standard android you mean AOSP,download one of the cm10 nightleys and flash in CWM recovery.
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Thanks for the reply Vish.. But it still confuses me.
I'm going to put the Original TouchWiz and flash via ODIN. However, would I still need to obtain an older Gapps? or would I just flash the Touchwiz Rom and it will include everything? And will going back to the original Gingerbread Touchwiz ROM from the current AOKP Jellybean ROM cause any issues?
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Stock I9100 rom is touchwiz.If you want to install a stock rom,you can download the ROM from www.sammobile.com for your phone/carrier/country and flash via Odin.
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Also when I go to Sanmobile and attempt to find my Stock Rom, There are no Roms for Canada or USA.
I get to
Phone > Android > GT-I9100 Galaxy S II > Country.. But for Country there are no choices that match my location.. Seems like every country is listed there except Canada or USA. (I'm in Canada on the Fido/Rogers network)
androidjes said:
Thanks for the reply Vish.. But it doesn't rally answer my question.
I'm going to put the Original TouchWiz and flash via ODIN. However, would I still need to obtain an older Gapps? or would I just flash the Touchwiz Rom and it will include everything? And will going back to the original Gingerbread Touchwiz ROM from the current AOKP Jellybean ROM cause any issues?
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Stock ROM includes all gapps.However,you might be asked to update them later via playstore.
Nope no issues at all,but i suggest you flash the latest firmware to enjoy all the latest features.
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androidjes said:
Also when I go to Sanmobile and attempt to find my Stock Rom, There are no Roms for Canada or USA.
I get to
Phone > Android > GT-I9100 Galaxy S II > Country.. But for Country there are no choices that match my location.. Seems like every country is listed there except Canada or USA. (I'm in Canada on the Fido/Rogers network)
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You can get the firmware from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193695
Its a thread dedicated to Canadian sgs2.
Hey All,
Im considering switching back to a Stock 4.3 ROM from www.samsung-updates.com to my Samsung Galaxy S3 i-9300 they have a international rom for Great Britain which i think will work fine for my phone, Im currently running a SLIMROM of 4.4.2 with Touch CWM..
I personally dont care about the counter and odin flashing, really need to know if these .zips are flashable with CWM and if i can maintain my CWM recovery because i might wanna switch back to slimrom or another if its not as fast or slick as Slimroms seem to be..
Much Love and thanks for all your time
Warren:laugh::laugh:
Stock roms are only flashable using odin.
thanks
Thanks man is it possible to keep CWM or do i have to overwrite that back to stock aswell
~DemonLord~ said:
Stock roms are only flashable using odin.
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Flash stock rom via Odin ,then flash a custom Rec ，finally restore your old rom
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How about enjoying both worlds by using CWM based custom rom? The same good-old samsung UI with several major improvements.
I strongly recommend this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2060403 (newer and lighter than the UK rom).
If you still want the MK6 version (with all bloadware included), but planning to get it rooted & to install CWM again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1825272