I'm confused about the right combination of Firmware and CSC to get official updates from Samsung through KIES or OTA. I read that your CSC and Firmware have to match to get KIES support but not for OTA support. It has been sent to Samsung Belgium for hardware failure and came back with a different firmware, same phone. I took screenshots of the info I think is relevant, the screenshot from KIES is when I choose initialise and give my serial number.
Can anyone tell me what the right codes/combination is for me:
Unlocked, unrooted GT-I9300, living in Belgium, bought from a store which origin is in Netherlands. So I might have a phone from the Netherlands.
I ask this because KIES tells me my phone is not supported for firmware update. And with 4.1 in the running I want in but the official way, so if i stop following these updates, KIES or OTA will warn me in the future.
fallenwout said:
I ask this because KIES tells me my phone is not supported for firmware update. And with 4.1 in the running I want in but the official way, so if i stop following these updates, KIES or OTA will warn me in the future.
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KIES tells me my phone is not supported for firmware update : for sure because you have a Netherlands device. The latest firmware for this phone is : Netherlands / 2012 August / 4.0.4 / I9300XXBLH1 / I9300PHNBLH1. (As KIES says) It's Ice Cream Sandwich firmware.
But when we saw your screenshot, I think you have a United-Kingdom (BTU) firmware (OpenEurope) , probably the latest ICS UK ROM.
So it's normal that KIES cannot update because for it, you have Netherlands device with UK firmware.
Can you put here the output of this command (on phone dialer) : *#1234#
added *#1234# screenshot
Can I flash Netherlands / 2012 August / 4.0.4 / I9300XXBLH1 / I9300PHNBLH1 with odin without losing user data? I've read that there are rom-versions for odin that do not wipe your phone. Otherwise I just wait for the official netherlands jellybean firmware and do a full wipe/install of that rom when it's my turn.
fallenwout said:
added *#1234# screenshot
Can I flash Netherlands / 2012 August / 4.0.4 / I9300XXBLH1 / I9300PHNBLH1 with odin without losing user data? I've read that there are rom-versions for odin that do not wipe your phone. Otherwise I just wait for the official netherlands jellybean firmware and do a full wipe/install of that rom when it's my turn.
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I confim that you have OpenEurope (OXA) firmware. Normaly, you can flash Netherlands firmware without losing user data (non wipe firmware), but if you have a boot loop, wipe data and cache will be necessary. So keep your data in a safe place before flashing your phone.
Doesn't screenshot 3 tells me i'm on PRO (which is belgian csc).
So if I summerize is correct:
I have a UK firmware on Belgian PRO but I need Netherland firmware on Netherland PHN?
Can I make it fully Belgian PRO WITH kies support?
By flashing Belgium / Luxemburg - 2012 June - 4.0.4 - I9300XXALF5 - I9300PROALF1. Or is my serial number forever bound to PHN?
fallenwout said:
Doesn't screenshot 3 tells me i'm on PRO (which is belgian csc).
So if I summerize is correct:
I have a UK firmware on Belgian PRO but I need Netherland firmware on Netherland PHN?
Can I make it fully Belgian PRO WITH kies support?
By flashing Belgium / Luxemburg - 2012 June - 4.0.4 - I9300XXALF5 - I9300PROALF1. Or is my serial number forever bound to PHN?
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Yes, you have : United-Kingdom Firmware / Belgium CSC and Netherlands Devices.
For sure, you have strong galaxy S3.
If it provides from Netherlands, the model must be one thing like that : GT-I9300RWDPHN and it never changes when flashing ROM.
For changing it : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.johnan.spooffw (I don't know how it works, so be carefull)
For KIES, your phone must have PHN firmware. But you can use another one (without automatic KIES update). I don't recommend using Belgium/Luxemburg firmware because it was very old (compare to United-Kingdom firmwares).
If you want JellyBean, you can try the latest UK firmware XXDLJ4. If it doesn't work well on your phone, you go back on PRO firmware.
I think I going to wait until PHN jelly bean comes out. They say it is best to wipe going from ics to jb. Then I just wipe and flash the right one. Thanks dude.
Sent from my GT-I9300
fallenwout said:
I think I going to wait until PHN jelly bean comes out. They say it is best to wipe going from ics to jb. Then I just wipe and flash the right one. Thanks dude.
Sent from my GT-I9300
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PHN Jelly bean is now available at sammobile (dot) com :
GT-I9300 Netherlands 2012 October Android 4.1.1 I9300XXDLIH I9300PHNDLI1
Have fun ! Best regards,
Related
Hey guys,
I am very new to android and this forum as well
I bought my sgs2 outright from Optus Telechoice, and recently i upgraded its firmware via Kies.
This is the firmware information shown in Kies whenever the phone is connected with usb:
PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS)
it says this is my current and the latest firmware.
*NEVER rooted my phone before, phone was shipped with KE7 if not mistaken.
Ok my question starts here, i've been reading forums for quite a while, and i notice that very few user have the same firmware as mine. i wonder why?
First of all, I heard that the official 2.3.4 firmware has been released via KIES, i really like to get the update but KIES said my current firmware is the latest.
I read this sentence from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
saying that:
These packages below are not official firmware packages, they are Frankenstein package created due to demand for Firmware with different CSC and modems. KIES will not recognise the firmware so you won't be able to update to new firmware using KIES unless you flash back to a firmware meant for your device first. Otherwise there will always be Odin to use for updates
and i found the exact same firmware version as shown in my KIES:
Optus OPSKG1 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/EPWZTIMS1F
which proves that my current version is a kind of so called
+++++++[Frankenstein Firmwares]+++++++, which may restrict me from receiving the latest firmware.
As mentioned from the above, 'KIES will not recognise the firmware so you won't be able to update to new firmware using KIES unless you flash back to a firmware meant for your device first.'
In this case, which firmware is meant for my device?!
* I really wanted to get rid of the Optus bloatware by flashing the stock firmware PLUS get the latest official update 2.3.4 rolled out by KIES.
Can anyone please teach me how and what to do? appreciate that and thanks in advance to any who reply me.
*i am an adroid newbie pls bear with me!
Images shown in my sgs2 and KIES:
PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS)
it says this is my current and the latest firmware.
CORRECT
First of all, I heard that the official 2.3.4 firmware has been released via KIES, i
NO
i notice that very few user have the same firmware as mine. i wonder why?
Because they have flashed a later version via ODIN of stock Samsung firmware that may be a leaked version .
which proves that my current version is a kind of so called
+++++++[Frankenstein Firmwares]+++++++,
No not if you updated via Kies you are not understanding the post .
In this case, which firmware is meant for my device?!
The one you have on it is the latest for your device as installed by Kies .
I really wanted to get rid of the Optus bloatware by flashing the stock firmware PLUS get the latest official update 2.3.4 rolled out by KIES.
One Samsung path and wait for 2.3.4 to be rolled out by your network via Kies .
Or two unofficial method of updating firmware using stock Samsung firmware flashed via Odin.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
Wip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
JJEgan said:
PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS)
it says this is my current and the latest firmware.
CORRECT
First of all, I heard that the official 2.3.4 firmware has been released via KIES, i
NO
i notice that very few user have the same firmware as mine. i wonder why?
Because they have flashed a later version via ODIN of stock Samsung firmware that may be a leaked version .
which proves that my current version is a kind of so called
+++++++[Frankenstein Firmwares]+++++++,
No not if you updated via Kies you are not understanding the post .
In this case, which firmware is meant for my device?!
The one you have on it is the latest for your device as installed by Kies .
I really wanted to get rid of the Optus bloatware by flashing the stock firmware PLUS get the latest official update 2.3.4 rolled out by KIES.
One Samsung path and wait for 2.3.4 to be rolled out by your network via Kies .
Or two unofficial method of updating firmware using stock Samsung firmware flashed via Odin.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
Wip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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Hi,
First of all thank you for the replies.
are you sure the official 2.3.4 hasn't come out via KIES?
I read some posts regarding the official release though.
Once again from my understanding, my kind of firmware (PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS)) is actually released by Optus via KIES, it is actually more like the OPTUS (and australian phone carrier) version of this firmware, thats why there are few users compared to the majority.
So what u mean is even though others (non-optus user) might get the update BUT i have to wait for OPTUS itself to roll out the update via KIES, right?
Okay lets not talk about official 2.3.4.
AND one more thing, i would really like to remove the Optus bloatware by flashing STOCK firmware via Odin, but i have no idea which STOCK firmware i have to choose from. i'm aware that there are a lot of stock firmwares available from the link provided above, but which is the appropriate as well as the latest STOCK firmware for my unit.
Since my current firmware is PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS), obviously it is a Optus-based firmware, so which STOCK firmware do i have to choose from? what is the 'stock version' for my current firmware as listed from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
i am really stuck here. Hope you understand my situation.
Thanks once again mate
JVDROID said:
Hi,
First of all thank you for the replies.
are you sure the official 2.3.4 hasn't come out via KIES?
I read some posts regarding the official release though.
Links please to these posts .
Might be a China release of 2.3.4
Once again from my understanding, my kind of firmware (PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS)) is actually released by Optus via KIES, it is actually more like the OPTUS (and australian phone carrier) version of this firmware, thats why there are few users compared to the majority.
So what u mean is even though others (non-optus user) might get the update BUT i have to wait for OPTUS itself to roll out the update via KIES, right?
But that is exactly the same for alll network branded or supplied phones .
O
AND one more thing, i would really like to remove the Optus bloatware by flashing STOCK firmware via Odin, but i have no idea which STOCK firmware i have to choose from. i'm aware that there are a lot of stock firmwares available from the link provided above, but which is the appropriate as well as the latest STOCK firmware for my unit.
Stock = Samsung release so pick what you want for your area .
Since my current firmware is PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS), obviously it is a Optus-based firmware, so which STOCK firmware do i have to choose from? what is the 'stock version' for my current firmware as listed from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Best match will be the Frankenstein version KG3 Android 2.3.4
as below from the same link .
XXKG3
Android 2.3.4
This package has: PDA:XXKG3| PHONE: XXKG3| CSC:XEUKD1
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/G3X5DJSUBK
Followed by CSC flash via Odin .
Optus OPSKG1 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/EPWZTIMS1F
End result
2.3.4 stock rom debranded with CSC for your area
jje
XXKG3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/7LEXO574OT
Password: [email protected]
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JJEgan said:
JVDROID said:
Hi,
First of all thank you for the replies.
are you sure the official 2.3.4 hasn't come out via KIES?
I read some posts regarding the official release though.
Links please to these posts .
Might be a China release of 2.3.4
Once again from my understanding, my kind of firmware (PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS)) is actually released by Optus via KIES, it is actually more like the OPTUS (and australian phone carrier) version of this firmware, thats why there are few users compared to the majority.
So what u mean is even though others (non-optus user) might get the update BUT i have to wait for OPTUS itself to roll out the update via KIES, right?
But that is exactly the same for alll network branded or supplied phones .
O
AND one more thing, i would really like to remove the Optus bloatware by flashing STOCK firmware via Odin, but i have no idea which STOCK firmware i have to choose from. i'm aware that there are a lot of stock firmwares available from the link provided above, but which is the appropriate as well as the latest STOCK firmware for my unit.
Stock = Samsung release so pick what you want for your area .
Since my current firmware is PDA:KG1 / PHONE:KF3 / CSC:KG1 (OPS), obviously it is a Optus-based firmware, so which STOCK firmware do i have to choose from? what is the 'stock version' for my current firmware as listed from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Best match will be the Frankenstein version KG3 Android 2.3.4
as below from the same link .
XXKG3
Android 2.3.4
This package has: PDA:XXKG3| PHONE: XXKG3| CSC:XEUKD1
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/G3X5DJSUBK
Followed by CSC flash via Odin .
Optus OPSKG1 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/EPWZTIMS1F
End result
2.3.4 stock rom debranded with CSC for your area
jje
XXKG3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/7LEXO574OT
Password: [email protected]
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Yes China have the 2.3.4 already, but in The Netherlands we must wait a week
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I have a stock rooted galaxy SII GT-I9100. I live in Italy and samsung has pushed the ICS update to all of Europe but every time I ask the phone for the update it says that none are available. Kies also tells me I have the most current version. Anyone know what's going on here? Here's the info on my phone.
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100CEKI12-CL586309 [email protected] #2
Build: GINGERBREAD.UHKI2
ICS update
Try here there's a Italy update
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
One the ICS update is not fully rolled out .
Two you can try CHECKFUS and see if the firmware for your phone is on the KIES server download it and flash via ODIN .
Or join XDA Developers forum and flash a stock Samsung ICS .
jje
dail *#1234#
check what is your CSC
for exampe, your CSC is : I9100OXXLP7 the bold text is your CSC,(OXX)
if your CSC is not one of these CSCs for which Samsung has rolled out ICS, you will have to wait for KIES update otherwise do as JJE advised, or flash eligible ROM with CSC already rolled out...
eligible CSC :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25419397&postcount=3
Hi,
I am sorry if this is a repeat question......
I have a S2 from Saudi Arabia with CSC: KSA (UAE).
I want to change CSC to INU (India).
1. How can I do this?
2. Will I get official ICS India update through kies after I update the CSC?
use odin and flash official rom for india
Try csc changer from market. But it will reset your phone.
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atifsh said:
use odin and flash official rom for india
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Does official rom for India means CSC, PDA and Phone or it is just one of them?
Also is it possible that I flash official GB 2.3.6 India rom and get official India ICS update from KIES?
Yes Odin package is whole stuff.
Yes you can also go that root, GB to ics via kies.
But Odin is better.
manujk25 said:
Does official rom for India means CSC, PDA and Phone or it is just one of them?
Also is it possible that I flash official GB 2.3.6 India rom and get official India ICS update from KIES?
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Flash official ICS via Odin, go to sammmobile.com click the firmwares tab then the smartphone link,then the Android link, then your phone model and finally your region.
Find the latest firmware for your actual location India or India and sub Continents, you will need to register to download it, then use Odin to flash it.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3
Thanks
Thanks guys......it worked like peice of cake...... though after I updated to indian 2.3.6 version through kies said you cannot get updates through kies.....but I updated again to Indian ICS version (thanks to sammobile)......and it works fine....even kies is not giving any error now.....
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 all, just got a S3 for someone, seems Orange branded (logo shows @ boot) and i have no OTA (software update) tab in the settings menu.
It's running 4.0.4, what official ROM do you recommend to install and how?
I don't want to root yet, can i install a manual selected FW from Kies (i'm using a Mac btw)
Thx!
*#1233# displays:
AP: i9300BVALE4
CP: i9300BVLE4
CSC: i9300OROALE4
Latest for your region
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/
rootSU said:
Latest for your region
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/
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thx, is there a WWE kind of stock ROM, unbranded with 4.1.2 that i can install to "unbrand" from Orange?
zerozoneice said:
thx, is there a WWE kind of stock ROM, unbranded with 4.1.2 that i can install to "unbrand" from Orange?
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BTU is British Unbranded.
Installed Kies on my Mac and found a FW update.
for some reason it won't download, device not connected?!
// edit: nevermind, tools -> install driver
Says Current FW
PDA:LE4 / PHONE:LE4 / CSC:LE4 (ORO)
Latest FW:
PDA: MF1 / PHONE:MF1 / CSC: MF1 (ORO)
Does Odin run on Mac FFS?
Heimdall is the Mac / Linux equivalent of Odin
ok so basically KIES 3.0 for Mac is a failure...it won't recognize the GT-i9300....
booted into bootcamp win8 and curiously enough, according to Samsung official Kies page, the recommended Kies version for i9300 is 2.0 not 3.0.
3.0 apparently for devices newer than Note III....
anyway, Kies 2.0 ran ok, updated latest FW suggested by program, now it's 4.1.2 but of course Orange branded.
I noticed there are several unbranded 4.1.2 FW on Sammobile, like the BTU you mentioned above for UK, but also found one for Romania apparently not operator linked, example:
UK - BTU July 2013 - i9300XXEMG4
RO - ROM August 2013 - i9300XXEMG4
Would it make a difference which one i install?
Right now Kies installed i9300XXEMF1 (ORO)
LE: forgot to mention, now the "software update" tab is visible in the settings / about phone menu.....in 4.0.4 it wasn't.
zerozoneice said:
ok so basically KIES 3.0 for Mac is a failure...it won't recognize the GT-i9300....
booted into bootcamp win8 and curiously enough, according to Samsung official Kies page, the recommended Kies version for i9300 is 2.0 not 3.0.
3.0 apparently for devices newer than Note III....
anyway, Kies 2.0 ran ok, updated latest FW suggested by program, now it's 4.1.2 but of course Orange branded.
I noticed there are several unbranded 4.1.2 FW on Sammobile, like the BTU you mentioned above for UK, but also found one for Romania apparently not operator linked, example:
UK - BTU July 2013 - i9300XXEMG4
RO - ROM August 2013 - i9300XXEMG4
Would it make a difference which one i install?
Right now Kies installed i9300XXEMF1 (ORO)
LE: forgot to mention, now the "software update" tab is visible in the settings / about phone menu.....in 4.0.4 it wasn't.
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If you update it to COA or RO with XXEMG4 modem and your phone is locked, you will never could unlock it exept at the Orange but at much higher prices.
Btu are all unlinked to operators too. If you're in Romania, flash romania
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ZiDanRO said:
If you update it to COA or RO with XXEMG4 modem and your phone is locked, you will never could unlock it exept at the Orange but at much higher prices.
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it's Orange branded (bootlogo & some apps) but i'm using a Vodafone SIM...guess it's unlocked already