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Hi All,
I bought a used galaxy S2 I9100 yesterday,new to android.I have been a iphone user for 4 years and pretty aware of jailbreaking, unlocking installing custom firmwares. the terminology here in Android world is different though.
Have searched and read through different guides on the forum but still got some questions.
Model GT i900 LKAH3G
PDA i9100XWKE1
CSC I9100H3GKD4
Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513 [email protected] # 2
Build Number GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
Looks like it was on Three network but it is unlocked mobile as i can use my airtel sim on the phone.
I dont want the Three network related stuff on the phone so i need to debrand the phone -- how to do it? there is guide on XDA forum but it talks primarily for O2 phones or might be i did not read it correctly. (there are also some options like the network mode which are disabled on this ROM )
Once debranding is done should i be ok to use any ROM or kernel?
Which would be best ROM to be installed and will it work for me in India.
Can i install the custom ROM and would i be able to install apps from the android Market.
If these have already been answered , can you please provide the link for that thread.
Thank You
I'd advice you to try the new ics roms, you can find the instructions inside the various rom threads, flashing these roms will get rid of the three junk as well as update your phone to the latest android os a.k.a ICS ..........
there is no such thing as a best rom for a specific country, but you can try different modems to find the one that gives you the best network and battery, you can find your modem under the baseband in about phone....
google for more info
happy flashing and welcome to Android we luf you here...........
Learn how to use Odin
Download stock gb from from checkfus or sammobile.
Flash using Odin, you will be unbranded.
After that root using cfroot, now learn how to use cfroot.
Now you can flash custom roms.
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kjplasma said:
I'd advice you to try the new ics roms, you can find the instructions inside the various rom threads, flashing these roms will get rid of the three junk as well as update your phone to the latest android os a.k.a ICS ..........
there is no such thing as a best rom for a specific country, but you can try different modems to find the one that gives you the best network and battery, you can find your modem under the baseband in about phone....
google for more info
happy flashing and welcome to Android we luf you here...........
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atifsh said:
Learn how to use Odin
Download stock gb from from checkfus or sammobile.
Flash using Odin, you will be unbranded.
After that root using cfroot, now learn how to use cfroot.
Now you can flash custom roms.
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Hi KJplasma &atifsh
Thank you for the details.
can i install the below listed indian stock firmware using odin
PDA :I9100XWKE8 CSC:I9100ODDKE2
or do i need to install the firmware from UK
PDA :I9100XXKF2 CSC:MULTIOXAKF2
do i need to change the csc if i install the UK version?
Thanks
forget about csc.
if you have i9100 you can flash any region ROM and use in any country.
if you want Gb than go for la2 italy rom , iv used that and last time i check that was the fastest stock rom for GB
you can also flash ICS rom like uk lp7 too, just stay away from lp9 roms at the moment.
ad dont forget to wipe using the dialpad code *2767*3855#. [will wipe all data stored]
atifsh said:
forget about csc.
if you have i9100 you can flash any region ROM and use in any country.
if you want Gb than go for la2 italy rom , iv used that and last time i check that was the fastest stock rom for GB
you can also flash ICS rom like uk lp7 too, just stay away from lp9 roms at the moment.
ad dont forget to wipe using the dialpad code *2767*3855#. [will wipe all data stored]
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Hey Atifsh,
Thanks for the quick reply.
i am currently downloading the I9100XXLPJ_I9100XXLPJ Open Europe 4.0.3, will this be ok and also anything that i need to worry about the kernel?
Thanks a lot for all the help.
atifsh said:
forget about csc.
if you have i9100 you can flash any region ROM and use in any country.
if you want Gb than go for la2 italy rom , iv used that and last time i check that was the fastest stock rom for GB
you can also flash ICS rom like uk lp7 too, just stay away from lp9 roms at the moment.
ad dont forget to wipe using the dialpad code *2767*3855#. [will wipe all data stored]
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@ Atif
any specific reason to stay away from LP9???
I am using VK rom with LP9, working very smoother than the Omega which I tried few days back which was on LP8...
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letscheckitout said:
Hey Atifsh,
Thanks for the quick reply.
i am currently downloading the I9100XXLPJ_I9100XXLPJ Open Europe 4.0.3, will this be ok and also anything that i need to worry about the kernel?
Thanks a lot for all the help.
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My friend dont go for LPJ that is unofficial beta release,
go for anything above LPQ on the sammobile firmware list ...
or pick anyone from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487.
Thank you Zac and Atif.
I have tried to do a factory rest from the phone's privacy menu but even after everything is done,istill see some files in the gallery.
i tried the code *2767*3855# everything goes fine but i see the message "cant access to system\csc\h3g\system\" and then the phone strats as normal.
can i flash it to the OS even if i am getting this message using odin or do i need to
do something before i flash?
factory reset will not delete your user stored data on the SD card...that can be manually deleted...if you want
you can flash the OS from ODIN
thanks for the responses.
I have upgraded to I9100XWLP7_I9100XEULP, and its working fine. the only problem seems to be its heating a bit where the camera is located . will read more topics and see why this is happening.
thank You.
letscheckitout said:
thanks for the responses.
I have upgraded to I9100XWLP7_I9100XEULP, and its working fine. the only problem seems to be its heating a bit where the camera is located . will read more topics and see why this is happening.
thank You.
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You have to flash some other modem, I flashed my old GB modem and no heat issues.
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ZACQ8 said:
@ Atif
any specific reason to stay away from LP9???
I am using VK rom with LP9, working very smoother than the Omega which I tried few days back .
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Yes though the newer dxlp9 was much better, previous one had bunch of issues including sleep of death.
Also that ROM introduces the contact/dialer lag bug. Which some how got to Google account and now every time I sync contacts it get back.
I deleted all my contacts and synced again and it's all better, tried on dxlp9 and was working fine, than I switched to my regular cm9.
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atifsh said:
You have to flash some other modem, I flashed my old GB modem and no heat issues.
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Hey Atif,
really not sure which modem to flash, do we have info on that.
thanks
letscheckitout said:
Hey Atif,
really not sure which modem to flash, do we have info on that.
thanks
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For a start, if you remember your last ROM that doesn't had heat issues, flash that modem. Doesn't matter if you use GB modem on ics.
I flashed the modem of my region xxki4 which is 2.3.5 jpkj2 and had no issues of heat in ics.
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atifsh said:
For a start, if you remember your last ROM that doesn't had heat issues, flash that modem. Doesn't matter if you use GB modem on ics.
I flashed the modem of my region xxki4 which is 2.3.5 jpkj2 and had no issues of heat in ics.
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I got this device 3 days ago on the first day did not had much time to experiment or use it and the second day flashed it
Dont know if the issue existed in the old modem too.. btw is there any good modem that you can refer to which i can install on, i am in india, i hope i willl not have any signal issue on mobile or on wifi if i install this new modem.
thanks
Let zaqc8 to reply that, wait for him or any other user in India.
I can only tell you to flash GB/ics modem that belongs to Indian region
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Hello there,
First of all I want to congratulate all the people who share stuff here, its very useful for everyone who owns a smartphone
Well, I have a big problem with my S3 .. I wanted to test out a JB ROM (Simply Nexus) so I installed it, and tested it, everything was fine ... until I decided to flash my phone back to a stock firmware, I used ODIN ... and when the phone was ready, it has no signal (forbidden symbol on the notification area), I checked the IMEI, and it isn't the generic one, then I tried some stuff:
- Restore a nandroid backup made before flashing the JB ROM
- Downloaded and flashed another stock firmware
- Flashed stock kernel
- Flashed some modems ( just to test it out)
I really don't know what else I can do, so I went here to get some ideas and fix my phone
Thanks in advance :fingers-crossed:
I had this happen to me on my i9000, the IMEI changed when trying to use sgs unlock.
Did you back up the EFS folder before flashing etc?
If so just recover that to the phone and it should restore your original IMEI. If like me you didn't it might be a case of taking it for repair. Luckily 3 didn't charge me but I was without my phone for a couple of weeks.
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kdogguk said:
I had this happen to me on my i9000, the IMEI changed when trying to use sgs unlock.
Did you back up the EFS folder before flashing etc?
If so just recover that to the phone and it should restore your original IMEI. If like me you didn't it might be a case of taking it for repair. Luckily 3 didn't charge me but I was without my phone for a couple of weeks.
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I haven't backed up the EFS folder, but I've checked already and it seems that IMEI han't been changed to the generic one ... so I think it could be another thing happening to my phone
Thanks for your response
Total wipe and flash correct firmware with CSC and modem for your region.
Standard jb revert problem.
jje
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I haven't backed up the EFS folder
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How about doing that as long as you still can?
Should you loose your EFS, you're basically screwed.
it has no signal (forbidden symbol on the notification area),
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Dial *#4636#* and check what the modem status is.
You could also have a badflash, download another firmware from samfirmware.com for the i9300 and flash that one, then try again.
(Note: you may need factory-reset)
depl20982 said:
Hello there,
First of all I want to congratulate all the people who share stuff here, its very useful for everyone who owns a smartphone
Well, I have a big problem with my S3 .. I wanted to test out a JB ROM (Simply Nexus) so I installed it, and tested it, everything was fine ... until I decided to flash my phone back to a stock firmware, I used ODIN ... and when the phone was ready, it has no signal (forbidden symbol on the notification area), I checked the IMEI, and it isn't the generic one, then I tried some stuff:
- Restore a nandroid backup made before flashing the JB ROM
- Downloaded and flashed another stock firmware
- Flashed stock kernel
- Flashed some modems ( just to test it out)
I really don't know what else I can do, so I went here to get some ideas and fix my phone
Thanks in advance :fingers-crossed:
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ummm what stock firmware did u try? (exact details plz)
Also what network/country u using/in? IS the phone branded to a network or unbranded?
I've flashed this one from SAMMOBILE ( sorry i cant post links)
GT-I9300 - Colombia
PDA: I9300UBALE6
CSC: I9300COLALE3
Version: 4.0.4
Date: 2012-05-18
Regions: Brazil
Ok, this is the history of my phone ...
This phone has been bought in UK Vodafone, the guy who sold it to me, told me that he has to pay for unlock this phone from vodafone, the phone is unlocked right now, I live in Colombia, so I flashed my operator's firmware
(Also i have tried flashing vodafone uk stock without no results)
Dear friends I recently installed I9300XXUGMJ9_I9300VFGGMJ5_VDI_2.tar (Android 4.3) on my Galaxy S III International version. But as we know the firmware is full of messy bugs I just installed the old 4.1.2 firmware from Samsmobile and kies too.. But the problem is that I can't access my network. There seems to be only emergency calls... Can you guys get me this problem fixed? Is there any way to downgrade my phone to old 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. I desperately require some help.
Please use search question asked daily .
Please read faqs and guides .
Please post in the correct forum .
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .
Install neatrom 5.4 working great
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ozzyblack said:
Install neatrom 5.4 working great
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Provide the link please. Is it 4.1.2?
yes ..u have to flash modem
featherknox said:
Dear friends I recently installed I9300XXUGMJ9_I9300VFGGMJ5_VDI_2.tar (Android 4.3) on my Galaxy S III International version. But as we know the firmware is full of messy bugs I just installed the old 4.1.2 firmware from Samsmobile and kies too.. But the problem is that I can't access my network. There seems to be only emergency calls... Can you guys get me this problem fixed? Is there any way to downgrade my phone to old 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. I desperately require some help.
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flash this modem xxemj4.....google it.....or u can try imperium 4.1.2 rom
try Gorgoid 2.7a. MJ2 firmware with MJ1 modem. i flashed over CM11 and all good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2172299
Thanks
ozzyblack said:
Install neatrom 5.4 working great
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Thanks dear, I have installed NeatRom Full.
The lag in the lockscreen has gone away so far... Though there the UI is still the same...
It feels as if no change has been made at all....
Looking For 4.1.2
In fact I was looking for a solution to switch back to Custom 4.1.2 as it was the perfect ROM so far for me.
I have downloaded it from Sammobile but after Installing it via Odin I am unable to see any network and the Phone's IMIE is changed. I would greatly appreciate anyone to come up with solution for that....
Thanks everyone for being so kind...
featherknox said:
In fact I was looking for a solution to switch back to Custom 4.1.2 as it was the perfect ROM so far for me.
I have downloaded it from Sammobile but after Installing it via Odin I am unable to see any network and the Phone's IMIE is changed. I would greatly appreciate anyone to come up with solution for that....
Thanks everyone for being so kind...
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read JJEgan's response.
DO IT!
I had the same problem, and all I did was to get to cm 10.2 before moving back to 4.1.2 stock
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Was it helpful?
thunderror said:
I had the same problem, and all I did was to get to cm 10.2 before moving back to 4.1.2 stock
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I also tried to install the CM via its official Windows Application. When it completed there was no network again... Can you provide me the link of the ROM that you installed? Is it Zipaligned?
@featherknox
Correct me if i'm wrong but maybe u have a problem with efs partition from downgrading unto lower version of android..
here are some post that some of the users have solved their problem..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47524551&postcount=1148
let us know if it works to you..
Thanks
Warrenforfree said:
@featherknox
Correct me if i'm wrong but maybe u have a problem with efs partition from downgrading unto lower version of android..
here are some post that some of the users have solved their problem..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47524551&postcount=1148
let us know if it works to you..
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Thank you very much.. I am going to give it a try.... Hope it works...
Problem Solved
Dear guys thanks for your time and the help...
With suggestion of a good mate, I am finally able to go back to 4.1.2.....
All I had to do was just Install the Patched Modem MG4
<b> https://www.dropbox.com/s/geispctijpxqjms/Patched_Modem_I9300XXEMG4.zip </b>
Wow,, I am so happy to get rid of that stupid 4.3
featherknox said:
Dear friends I recently installed I9300XXUGMJ9_I9300VFGGMJ5_VDI_2.tar (Android 4.3) on my Galaxy S III International version. But as we know the firmware is full of messy bugs I just installed the old 4.1.2 firmware from Samsmobile and kies too.. But the problem is that I can't access my network. There seems to be only emergency calls... Can you guys get me this problem fixed? Is there any way to downgrade my phone to old 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. I desperately require some help.
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Check your IMEI number, wheather it was changed to 0049XXXX - I have had the same problem. I downloaded from Sammobile firmware v4.3 and flash your phone with odin. My IMEI and network connection was restored. Looks like Samsung does not like us to downgrade the firmwares.
Problem Solved
Peter1234 said:
Check your IMEI number, wheather it was changed to 0049XXXX - I have had the same problem. I downloaded from Sammobile firmware v4.3 and flash your phone with odin. My IMEI and network connection was restored. Looks like Samsung does not like us to downgrade the firmwares.
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I have downgraded my Phone. Check the solution into my New Thread!!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47555014#post47555014
Peter1234 said:
Check your IMEI number, wheather it was changed to 0049XXXX - I have had the same problem. I downloaded from Sammobile firmware v4.3 and flash your phone with odin. My IMEI and network connection was restored. Looks like Samsung does not like us to downgrade the firmwares.
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Its not a problem if users care to read the faqs and guides first .
Solution.....
Hello guys....
I am very thankful to the xda forum and all the members who helped me to get through a serious problem..
Recently I installed 4.3 Leaked version on my GT-I9300 and the ROM proved to be worst ROM of life. So I decided to go back to 4.1.2.
I installed the custom ROM via Odin but I confronted a serious issue, when I was finished the installation I found that there was no network at all... Samsung's official told me that it is impossible to reverse the Android version...
I had no clue what to do. I flashed many ROMs but no solution at all. My IMIE was also kinda jumbled..
Many guys said it is EFS issue... But it is not EFS issue...
It is all because of different Modem issue.. all you need to do is just install a clean custom ROM from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ and Install the patched modem... you are done..
So here is the solution:
1. Download your desired CUSTOM ROM for your Country from Sammobile...
Link http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
2. Install the ROM via Odin
3. Root it and Install your favorite recovery.
4. Install the Patched MG4 Modem Zip in Recovery Mode. Link https://www.dropbox.com/s/geispctijp...9300XXEMG4.zip
You are done....
This problem is all about MODEM version, so I don't think if EFS tricks are involved here.....
Finally credits go to all the XDA Members who put their heart and soul to present all the required guidance for me to be able to downgrade to lower Android Version.. I have only compiled the whole stuff into a single thread....
Thanks,,,
Plenty of solutions....
JJEgan said:
Its not a problem if users care to read the faqs and guides first .
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Dear sir,
Actually the problem is not finding the solutions but finding the right solution.
Worth members of XDA Forum post a lot of solutions for a particular problem and thus newbies like me get even more confused... So it definitely takes some time for us to come to a point when we are able to get the desired results.
Sometimes, we are not able to clarify our queries.....
As in my problem only a Modem was required while I was looking for EFS solutions!
After Flashing the MG4 modem my battery life has become worst. I don't know if it is because of the Modem.. but whenever my phone is on airplane mode then the battery remains at the same percentage but while on network my battery keeps on draining without even texting or calling
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Hello guys....
I am very thankful to the xda forum and all the members who helped me to get through a serious problem..
Recently I installed 4.3 Leaked version on my GT-I9300 and the ROM proved to be worst ROM of life. So I decided to go back to 4.1.2.
I installed the Stock ROM via Odin but I confronted a serious issue, when I was finished the installation I found that there was no network at all... Samsung's official told me that it is impossible to reverse the Android version...
I had no clue what to do. I flashed many ROMs but no solution at all. My IMIE was also kinda jumbled..
Many guys said it is EFS issue... But it is not EFS issue...
It is all because of different Modem issue.. all you need to do is just install a clean Stock ROM from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ and Install the patched modem... you are done..
So here is the solution:
1. Download your desired Stock ROM for your Country from Sammobile...
Link http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
2. Install the ROM via Odin
3. Root it and Install your favorite recovery.
4. Install the Patched MG4 Modem Zip in Recovery Mode. Link https://www.dropbox.com/s/geispctijpxqjms/Patched_Modem_I9300XXEMG4.zip
You are done....
This problem is all about MODEM version, so I don't think if EFS tricks are involved here.....
Finally credits go to all the XDA Members who put their heart and soul to present all the required guidance for me to be able to downgrade to lower Android Version.. I have only compiled the whole stuff into a single thread....
Thanks,,,
Custom rom from sammobile ???????since when have sam made custom roms .
STOCK ROM yes .
The Downgrading from 4.3 to 4.2.1 and the No Network Issue...
Is well posted in the faqs and guides for those that actually read them .
Sadly most are to lazy /
Sorry for the Wrong Term...
JJEgan said:
Custom rom from sammobile ???????since when have sam made custom roms .
STOCK ROM yes .
The Downgrading from 4.3 to 4.2.1 and the No Network Issue...
Is well posted in the faqs and guides for those that actually read them .
Sadly most are to lazy /
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Sorry I wrote that mistakenly...... My bad...
Thanks for the guide you save me from a lot of work :good::good:
hugs
First time flashing a Samsung device, are there any risks involved in the above process i.e. wrong country and secondly, @featherknox why is a custom recovery required, is there no way to flash a stock rom straight over another stock rom with out it?
featherknox said:
Hello guys....
I am very thankful to the xda forum and all the members who helped me to get through a serious problem..
Recently I installed 4.3 Leaked version on my GT-I9300 and the ROM proved to be worst ROM of life. So I decided to go back to 4.1.2.
I installed the Stock ROM via Odin but I confronted a serious issue, when I was finished the installation I found that there was no network at all... Samsung's official told me that it is impossible to reverse the Android version...
I had no clue what to do. I flashed many ROMs but no solution at all. My IMIE was also kinda jumbled..
Many guys said it is EFS issue... But it is not EFS issue...
It is all because of different Modem issue.. all you need to do is just install a clean Stock ROM from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ and Install the patched modem... you are done..
So here is the solution:
1. Download your desired Stock ROM for your Country from Sammobile...
Link http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
2. Install the ROM via Odin
3. Root it and Install your favorite recovery.
4. Install the Patched MG4 Modem Zip in Recovery Mode. Link https://www.dropbox.com/s/geispctijpxqjms/Patched_Modem_I9300XXEMG4.zip
You are done....
This problem is all about MODEM version, so I don't think if EFS tricks are involved here.....
Finally credits go to all the XDA Members who put their heart and soul to present all the required guidance for me to be able to downgrade to lower Android Version.. I have only compiled the whole stuff into a single thread....
Thanks,,,
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I can confirm that this method works. XEMB5 (4.1.2 stock rom) on top of the crappy 4.3 update, rooted it and then installed CWM. flashed the patch modem from the link he gave and the XEMB5 rom is working with network running again. but it seems like the battery is awful, 95% in just 10 minutes? lost 5 percent for that short amount of time -_-
then again, thanks for this!
Battery Drain
thehavoc said:
I can confirm that this method works. XEMB5 (4.1.2 stock rom) on top of the crappy 4.3 update, rooted it and then installed CWM. flashed the patch modem from the link he gave and the XEMB5 rom is working with network running again. but it seems like the battery is awful, 95% in just 10 minutes? lost 5 percent for that short amount of time -_-
then again, thanks for this!
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Yes after flashing this modem the battery drains so quickly..
I am looking for any solution. Hopefully any developer would come with a good solution.
In battery system I see The Android System draining almost 25 to 30 percent of battery
I had the same issue, but with the help of xda , now everythings normal. but i have a question, with no oficial advances from samsung can i go back to flashing with no danger ?
thx , sorry for my english
Josemonteiro90 said:
I had the same issue, but with the help of xda , now everythings normal. but i have a question, with no oficial advances from samsung can i go back to flashing with no danger ?
thx , sorry for my english
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My problem is little different. I can flash any ROM via Odin[DO NOT FORGET TO CHARGE YOUR MOBILE ABOVE 80% battery level!]:
1. Goto recovery by pressing "vo upl+home+power" release when you Samsung's bootloader.
2. Do factory reset/wipe everything.
3. Remove battery for 10secs. Then put it back.
4. Now press "vol down+home+power" to bring it into download mode. Then follow odin flashing procedure. It will work for any Samsung rom. No need to intall any custum roms.
Now going to my problems:
A. My s3 shuts down when it's idle.
B. Bluetooth button does not work. It tries to go to ON position but goes back OFF after 2/3 sec.
After downgrading from earlier 4.3 [SWC] I have even upgraded it with latest 4.1.2 xxemh4 but no luck!
Every thing works network, wi-fi etc. except above two problems!
Help me please!!
I FOUND SOMETHING, WHEN I DO *#1234* IT SAYS CSC: UNKNOWN though my network is ok and wi-fi works fine. Lemme try patching CSC as featherknox suggested!
@featherknox, But your patched modem can not be flashed in recovery[stock] mode as it says "Signature verification failed". HELP ME WHAT I SHOULD DO?
problem after flashing rom
why when i flashing that rom to downgrade from 4.3 to 4.2.1(ROM from sammobile) it stuck at samsung logo and always repeat the samsung logo. help me please. thanks
wannn97 said:
why when i flashing that rom to downgrade from 4.3 to 4.2.1(ROM from sammobile) it stuck at samsung logo and always repeat the samsung logo. help me please. thanks
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first of all 4.2.1 or 4.1.2 ?
secondly have you wiped data/cache/dalvik cache and format system ?
Third did you try flashing any other supported kernels for your current android version ?
Galaxy S3 Updating causes Emergency Calls Only
Hi People i want to share my problem here which im facing from many days , I have updated My Galaxy S3 from Android 4.0 ICS to Offical Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for my country which i have downloaded from Sammobile via Odin After updating my phone im facing Emergency Calls only problem and also lost my IMEI which changed like 0049 i have searched many time on google nut cannot find a perfect solution for it plz any one help me it will be appriciatiable Thanx
Go read the efs thread in general forum, stickies.
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Unknown baseband and null IMEI on samsung gs3 (I9300) after downgrading from 4.3
Dear All, pls give me a solution for my problem.
i have intl version of GS3 (I9300), recently i have updated my GS3 to 4.3 via ODIN then i have rooted my mobile to install slimbean rom. all was well until yesterday. but i decided to go back to 4.1.2 and flashed official ROM with baseband (MG4). from then onwards my mobile is showing sim not found, unknown baseband and null imei.
can anyone help me in solving this problem. thousand thanks in advance.
rajugsg2702 said:
Dear All, pls give me a solution for my problem.
i have intl version of GS3 (I9300), recently i have updated my GS3 to 4.3 via ODIN then i have rooted my mobile to install slimbean rom. all was well until yesterday. but i decided to go back to 4.1.2 and flashed official ROM with baseband (MG4). from then onwards my mobile is showing sim not found, unknown baseband and null imei.
can anyone help me in solving this problem. thousand thanks in advance.
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i will test this tuto, because i have the same problem , the generic imei 0049 etc.. i dont have the efs backup , i hope this make my s3 funcional
sorry for my ingles!
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Not working for me.... any ideas?
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i am still waiting for solution to my problem. can anyone answer pls.
regards
rajugsg2702 said:
i am still waiting for solution to my problem. can anyone answer pls.
regards
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Have You tried this solution by featherknox ??????
1. Download your desired Stock ROM for your Country from Sammobile...
Link http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
2. Install the ROM via Odin
3. Root it and Install your favorite recovery.
4. Install the Patched MG4 Modem Zip in Recovery Mode. Link https://www.dropbox.com/s/geispctijp...9300XXEMG4.zip
You are done....
plz try this again and tell me if this works...
Muhammad Ameen said:
Have You tried this solution by featherknox ??????
1. Download your desired Stock ROM for your Country from Sammobile...
2. Install the ROM via Odin
3. Root it and Install your favorite recovery.
4. Install the Patched MG4 Modem Zip in Recovery Mode.
You are done....
plz try this again and tell me if this works...
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it didnt work for me. i did the sameway as u have mentioned, i have even read featherknox posts in this forum but failed to bring back baseband version. pls suggest me what next
rajugsg2702 said:
it didnt work for me. i did the sameway as u have mentioned, i have even read featherknox posts in this forum but failed to bring back baseband version. pls suggest me what next
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Read the faqs and guides or take to a service centre .
Hello
My friend bought GS3 months ago in Arabic country with ICS 4.0.4 installed. When I saw the box, I found that the GS3 is a grey market product. It has Region Lock label written in Russian language on the box and the ROM is pre-rooted CWM Custom ROM
Now, Kies dose not upgrade this version and he wishes to have Arabic stock ROM 4.3 if possible. What are the safest steps to do?
- If I download and flash Arabic stock ROM, will I loose modem connectivity?
- Do I need to backup and restore EFS data if I flash stock ROM?
- Do I need root to restore EFS data/modem driver after flashing STOCK ROM?
- Should I flash custom ROM instead of Stock ROM?
I want a safe way, I don't wish to cause network/EFS loss to the device?
I read a lot but came to no conclusion.. please help
Hello
My friend bought GS3 months ago in Arabic country with ICS 4.0.4 installed. When I saw the box, I found that the GS3 is a grey market product. It has Region Lock label written in Russian language on the box and the ROM is pre-rooted CWM Custom ROM
Now, Kies dose not upgrade this version and he wishes to have Arabic stock ROM 4.3 if possible. What are the safest steps to do?
- If I download and flash Arabic stock ROM, will I loose modem connectivity?
- Do I need to backup and restore EFS data if I flash stock ROM?
- Do I need root to restore EFS data/modem driver after flashing STOCK ROM?
- Should I flash custom ROM instead of Stock ROM?
I want a safe way, I don't wish to cause network/EFS loss to the device?
I read a lot but came to no conclusion.. please help
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Kies shld have an emergency firmware feature. Try using it.
1. U will not. Just dun downgrade
2. If u aren't gg back to 4.1.2, dun bother. But recommended.
3. Yes.
4. Ur choice. If u wan bugless rom, go for stock rom. Many also say stock is one of the best.
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JellyYogurt said:
Kies shld have an emergency firmware feature. Try using it.
1. U will not. Just dun downgrade
2. If u aren't gg back to 4.1.2, dun bother. But recommended.
3. Yes.
4. Ur choice. If u wan bugless rom, go for stock rom. Many also say stock is one of the best.
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Thanks for reply. I read that some people lost the IMEI when they flashed STOCK ROM 4.3? as I said the device came from Russian market and I want to flash Middle east ROM?
Which JB version is save to flash and won't loose the IMEI?
xIndex said:
Thanks for reply. I read that some people lost the IMEI when they flashed STOCK ROM 4.3? as I said the device came from Russian market and I want to flash Middle east ROM?
Which JB version is save to flash and won't loose the IMEI?
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If u are rly just tat scared to lose ur imei. Go kies and do the firmware recovery. U will get stock rom automatically.
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Depends on the phone history on what will happen on upgrade to 4.3, sim lock may return or imei lost due to patched efs folder. No way to know until you get flash, so backup efs now.
4.1.2 EMG4 is when efs format changed, anything before this shouldn't cause too many issues.
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boomboomer said:
Depends on the phone history on what will happen on upgrade to 4.3, sim lock may return or imei lost due to patched efs folder. No way to know until you get flash, so backup efs now.
4.1.2 EMG4 is when efs format changed, anything before this shouldn't cause too many issues.
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That's what I am worried about. To loose IMEI or get the region lock back. The phone model is GT-I9300RWDEUR. Can I find stock rom for it with no region lock?
so confusing !!
JellyYogurt said:
If u are rly just tat scared to lose ur imei. Go kies and do the firmware recovery. U will get stock rom automatically.
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I am worried I will get back the region lock crap if I do firmware recovery!!
The model is GT-I9300RWDEUR European SIM model
The ICS 4.0.0 is causing to many problems and device hangs all the time
Actually it is from Greece. I was confused with the language (Ελβετία= Swiss)
boomboomer said:
Depends on the phone history on what will happen on upgrade to 4.3, sim lock may return or imei lost due to patched efs folder. No way to know until you get flash, so backup efs now.
4.1.2 EMG4 is when efs format changed, anything before this shouldn't cause too many issues.
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So if I upgrade to 4.1.2 before EMG4 , I won't have EFS/IMEI problem?
All I have to do to flash midle east ROM and then to find the Modem driver and install it through odin?
xIndex said:
So if I upgrade to 4.1.2 before EMG4 , I won't have EFS/IMEI problem?
All I have to do to flash midle east ROM and then to find the Modem driver and install it through odin?
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Modem may be a CWM zip not a tar .
JJEgan said:
Modem may be a CWM zip not a tar .
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What is the difference? Odin only flashes tar?
I need to find modem driver in tar format first?
Odin flashes tar
CWM and other custom recovery flashes zips .
Suggest you read the basic faqs and guides first .
STICKYS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221
Thanks for the info.
I found UAE ROM that uses the same Greece Modem number. Is it safe to flash it?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=25063
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=23767