Hi I got the samsung galaxy s3 when i bought the mobile it was rooted but its unbranded as there were no logos on the mobile or on the mobile box. I unrooted the mobile and reset the binary counter back to 0, the firmware i installed than was original firmware from sammobile website, but later i found the firmware was customized and it wasn't complete. Finally I installed Samsung Kies and used the option of firmware upgrade and initialisation to restore my device to factory settings but when my mobile switched back on i was surprised to see s3 got firmware with vodafone settings, my mobile is simfree but now im not sure. can anyone please help me how i can get the original firmware on my s3 and samsung kies will recognize my device as after upgrade and initialisation when i connect the device to my pc i get the message samsung does not support the firmware and i cannot get firmware upgrade from kies.
really need help to sort it out.
First you need to determine what model the phone is. This can easily be determine under Settings>about device>Model number
If it says GT-I9300, then you have the international version, if not then google whatever it displays then it will tell you what version you have. depending on which version you have, you will need to go to the respective forum and download a ROM. Install this Rom in recovery mode (this is explained in another thread in Q&A)
mechryanc said:
First you need to determine what model the phone is. This can easily be determine under Settings>about device>Model number
If it says GT-I9300, then you have the international version, if not then google whatever it displays then it will tell you what version you have. depending on which version you have, you will need to go to the respective forum and download a ROM. Install this Rom in recovery mode (this is explained in another thread in Q&A)
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No remove battery and read SSN for a true version .
BASICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=34206496
jje
Wrong firmwere installed my galaxy k
I have Samsung galaxy k . i have installed wrong firmware of galaxy s.now my phone is bricked.i cant on my phone.no light.i want to my phone back position so what can i do?????? plzz help me...
nildhoa said:
I have Samsung galaxy k . i have installed wrong firmware of galaxy s.now my phone is bricked.i cant on my phone.no light.i want to my phone back position so what can i do?????? plzz help me...
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Take the phone to a service centre and pay for repair we cannot help you .
This is not Galaxy K forum either nor Galaxy S
jje
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Hi Guys I have a samsung galaxy s2 now its firmware has crashed i dont know the correct stock rom for the phone how how can i flash it do i flash another galaxy`s s2 stock rom on my galaxy s2 PLZZZ HELP ME GUYSSS>>>>>>
Firmware crashed whatever you mean by that try a factory reset first .
If you dont know your correct stock shall we guess Chinese Brazil ??? Iceland ???
Stock roms post read and understand first .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
I Tried To reset But No Use Its Hang on andriod logo CAn i use Different PDA On My Galaxy S2
Good lord, dude. You give next to no details on what specific phone you have beyond the fact you have a "Galaxy S2", and are expecting someone to tell you what to flash to it. From the wikipedia article, I count nearly a dozen COMPLETELY different models of phones that are called Galaxy S2, and TWO that are similarly modeled, (GT-I9100, and GT-I9100G) but different enough that if you flash a firmware intended for one onto the other, you end up with a paperweight.
First things first: what the heck model phone do you have? It's on the label under the battery.
If (and ONLY IF) your model is "GT-I9100" (NOTE: NO "G" AT THE END), then follow the link that JJEgan posted. There are instructions in the first post. You can probably use the latest firmware in post #2.
If your model is something else (ANYTHING that starts with "SGH-"), than you are in the wrong forum, and DO NOT flash anything you get from any postings under the I9100 forum.
Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 Bricked
[Now Im Using Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100 Nw the phone is Bricked So i want to flash But I dont know the correct firmware PDA so pls help me Whic firmware is suitable do i flash another samsung galaxy s2 GT_I9100 `s Pda File
Your phone is bricked ??? so you cannot access ANYTHING?
Hang on .... yet again today i'll get out my crystal ball that tells me all about your phone
samsungxx said:
[Now Im Using Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100 Nw the phone is Bricked So i want to flash But I dont know the correct firmware PDA so pls help me Whic firmware is suitable do i flash another samsung galaxy s2 GT_I9100 `s Pda File
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Read this thread and this one and this one then maybe you will understand enough to flash a firmware or explain to use whats wrong.
samsungxx said:
[Now Im Using Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100 Nw the phone is Bricked So i want to flash But I dont know the correct firmware PDA so pls help me Whic firmware is suitable do i flash another samsung galaxy s2 GT_I9100 `s Pda File
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Well since you have not provided any information from the offset how will anyone be able to help.
Being mobile can't even see location to which would be a start since CSC is location based...
Go to thread linked prior as will have information you need...
Sent from the valley of the shadows....
Hi i purchased a secound hand Galaxy S2
which need's repairing, is there anyway i can check if was factory ulocked or was locked to a network.
many thank's
Nigel
nigel1107 said:
Hi i purchased a secound hand Galaxy S2
which need's repairing, is there anyway i can check if was factory ulocked or was locked to a network.
many thank's
Nigel
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Hi
I also want to know what is my original firmware and modem version, because I forget to take screenshot of original version and after that I flashed it to many custom firmware version, but I have lag problem in HD video recording and sometime problem with middle button so I want to give it to Samsung service centre so I also need to know my original version and how to flash it , if anyone know let me know please,
btw I buy my phone from dialaphone.co.uk and its unlocked contract phone from O2 UK
Thanks
Urvish
onlinejobwork said:
Hi
I also want to know what is my original firmware and modem version, because I forget to take screenshot of original version and after that I flashed it to many custom firmware version, but I have lag problem in HD video recording and sometime problem with middle button so I want to give it to Samsung service centre so I also need to know my original version and how to flash it , if anyone know let me know please,
btw I buy my phone from dialaphone.co.uk and its unlocked contract phone from O2 UK
Thanks
Urvish
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You can use a XEU Firmware or the O2 UK Firmware, check the Firmware-Thread here in the Forum =>
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
I also have the same problem. I have bought my phone in Switzerland and live in France. I bought my phone on my own (it is not included in any contracts). Can I just take XWKJ2 Firmware from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
and tick PDA, Phone and CSC in Odin to reset my phone and have it working with Kies?
Easiest way is use an app called "checkfus" from the market. It's free.
Basically checkfus can search the same servers as kies does and find the latest firmware available from your carrier.
Then go to intratechs official carrier firmware thread and download the version that checkfus told you was the latest for your carrier.
Flash this via Odin following intratechs instructions.
Use a USB jig to get rid of any flash counter. Sets it to official firmware with 0 flash counter.
If you want at this stage you can do a wipe if you don't want any data on your phone.
At this point your phone will be as if you just unboxed it. kies should work and everything.
Hope this helps.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
I have download and installed checkfus and it is very easy to use
Thank You
Hey, I bought my S2 in TELE2, Croatia, I want to restore stock gingerbread... What should I use? I dont have Market on ICS nor mass storage, so help.
kr1pt said:
Hey, I bought my S2 in TELE2, Croatia, I want to restore stock gingerbread... What should I use? I dont have Market on ICS nor mass storage, so help.
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If it's a I9100 version this is your thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
I have the same question for my I9300 / Galaxy S3.
I'd like to thank all the people that posted an answer, but point out there is no answer.
I want to know if there is any way for me to find out what my original firmware was. And is there a way for a service center to check if the firmware matches the imei or serial number?
As long as its official Samsung firmware(and probably for your region) what do they care.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Kies has this option build-in. Just select initialize device from menu or something like that, than enter you phone serial number and model name and voila.
It will tell you what original factory firmware was preinstalled and even flash it if you like.
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SirKunon said:
Kies has this option build-in. Just select initialize device from menu or something like that, than enter you phone serial number and model name and voila.
It will tell you what original factory firmware was preinstalled and even flash it if you like.
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I tried this, It says " GT i9100 does not support initialising "
I know my phone is from poland. polish was the default language for my fone. Later my phone got bricked, So I had to flash it. Wen i searched it in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 I saw quite a few firmwares from poland. Tried XXLPQ and XXKI4. But the default language came as English UK . I think I flashed it with wrong firmware. I am confused with which CSC should be used. OXA or XEO .
Is there any chance to find the stock firmware with IMEI and S/N
S/N : RDZB913735Z
can you kindly check for me, wats the official firmware for my phone.
Thanks and Regards.
Allrigt I will check this but don't publish your IMEI here. PM me.
Poland have XEO code. But if phone was branded than it can be operator's code (IDE - Orange, TLP - T-mobile...)
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SirKunon said:
Allrigt I will check this but don't publish your IMEI here. PM me.
Poland have XEO code. But if phone was branded than it can be operator's code (IDE - Orange, TLP - T-mobile...)
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
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Thanks man,
Now i am sure its XEO , its unbranded, international version, bought from amazon.com
I'm sorry but Kies can not initialize this phone. This could mean that your phone was not branded and you can flash any official XEO firmware if you want to repair it in Sammys Service Center.
You can flash 4.0.4 immidiatelly with Odin or, if you feel that you absolutly must use Kies to upgrade (don't know why) than flash official 4.0.3 (XXLWP) it is stock for XEO region and after that change your CSC by dialing service code *#272*IMEI# (IMEI - your IMEI number). From pop-up menu choose XEO. Phone will be wiped and new CSC will be set. You can check this in 3e recovery (yellow information text at the bottom) or in Kies - there should be (XEO) at the end of the line with current version information. Than you can upgrade to 4.0.4 via Kies or FOTA.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
Sorry for bump, is it possible?
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Hy,
I have a galaxy grand prime G530H and I have accidently deleted the stock rom. Can you tell me plz how can I find the firmware suitable for my cellphone. plz hurry up!
Asfand Yar Khan said:
Hy,
I have a galaxy grand prime G530H and I have accidently deleted the stock rom. Can you tell me plz how can I find the firmware suitable for my cellphone. plz hurry up!
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G530H/
Hi Everyone Just Join This Forum Please Forgive me if i am posting in wrong section. Recently Bought Samsung Galaxy S3 4G LTE it was on 4.0.4 Firmware after few days use I successfully upgrade it to 4.1.2 Firmware Through Samsung Kies. While surfing i found Firmware upgrade 4.2.1 - I Upgrade to 4.2.1 with Odin 3.o.7 the whole process completed and I got Pass Message.But after Reboot phone stuck at Samsung Galaxy SIII Screen.I Boot in recover mode and do the factory default but after reboot stuck @ same screen.
I Hope Some one Can Guide me step by step to solve my problem.
I am able to enter phone in download and recovery mode.
when i Power off it Shows Battery Charging if connected to PC.
Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 4GLTE (SHVE210S)
there is no i9300 LTE. if you flashed the firmware for the i9300, you've most probably killed your device.
boot into download and flash a stock rom FOR YOUR PHONE
Glebun said:
there is no i9300 LTE. if you flashed the firmware for the i9300, you've most probably killed your device.
boot into download and flash a stock rom FOR YOUR PHONE
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Thanks for the Prompt Reply
How to find the appropriate firm ware for my phone
in about phone there was I9300 on Back Cover 4G LTE Written
Its Koren Version quad Core 32GB
below is the link
h**p://w**.gsmnation.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-shv-e210s-32gb-lte-pebble-blue.html
Personata said:
Thanks for the Prompt Reply
How to find the appropriate firm ware for my phone
in about phone there was I9300 on Back Cover 4G LTE Written
Its Koren Version quad Core 32GB
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you will have to get it off sammobile on the site click firmware then search for your device
Ryanscobberwash said:
you will have to get it off sammobile on the site click firmware then search for your device
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I Tried One From There and many from other sources But it didn''t work maybe I didn''t choose the right one
These are the info written on the sticker under battery
KCC-CMM-SEC-SHVE210
FCC ID - A3LSHVE210S
S/N - R33C71F34KM
IMEI - 35XXXX0XXXXXX44
2012075
0610504
imgbox.com/acxIZhmn
imgbox.com/abmMmNlb
Hope someone have the same set who can guide me to proper firmware
Google search for your phone model .
jje
JJEgan said:
Google search for your phone model .
jje
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Ok Done I was Flashing with the wrong firmware
I Search for SHVE210S and i found the correct firmware which was just release for SHVE210S
Thank u all for ur replies
Hello, I'm new to the forum, also new to the world of android. Days reading forum, there's so much that I was all confused and worried about touching the same phone that it would not be brick .
The first few questions, the phone from my brother who purchased Galaxy S3 through advertisements, which btw does not work .
Model I9300
Android version 4:04
Baseband Version I9300XXLE8
Kernel Version 3.0.15-554452
Built Number IMM76D.I9300XXALE8
AP:I9300XXALE8
CP:I9300XXLE8
CSC:I9300PAPALE5
Phone is a retail demo application that I could not uninstall it, so I'm using the Samsung GS3 toolkit 7.0 root the phone first, then uninstall and then do flash stock rom via Odin (I9300XXALE8_I9300NZCALE5_I9300XXLE8_HOME.tar.md5), which I DL with the Samsung GS3 Toolkit 7.0 then I do wipe / data recovery also with a Samsung GS3 toolkit 7.0, and now the phone as new, completely empty. Everything remains the same only the CSC changed, now is I9300NZCALE5, since I did not find the same CSC. Does it matter that CSC is the same or not? I know it Built Number must be the same, did baseband version and CSC must be the same?
With original CSC, could not update via kis, now that it attaches throw new update but different, I could not run, does this update can this phone? (picture attached)
And most importantly the end, can anything be done to get the S3 network coverage?
Pardon my spelling, English is not my language, translation help Google.
Cheers!!!
This forum is for the Sprint Galaxy S3, you have the international Galaxy S3. This is your forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1563, ask your question there and they can help you better
sevenpioverthree said:
This forum is for the Sprint Galaxy S3, you have the international Galaxy S3. This is your forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1563, ask your question there and they can help you better
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I know, but I mistakenly posts here: (. Could moderator to move the thread?
Phone is a retail demo application
Do you mean its the not a phone but shop model ??
If so see the thread Demo model but it will not work on a networks parts missing .
Tell your brother to get his money back .
jje
JJEgan said:
Phone is a retail demo application
Do you mean its the not a phone but shop model ??
If so see the thread Demo model but it will not work on a networks parts missing .
Tell your brother to get his money back .
jje
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That I was afraid of that: (. Unfortunately it is impossible, thinking of returning money.
Remains a possibility to be used as navigation, as camera, to go on the internet .... .
Tell me please, is safe to perform the update with kiss, see picture attached above, PDA:LE8 to LLA, PHONE:LE8 to LLA, CSC:LE5 to LL1?
Hi guys!
I recently bought my first andoid phone, which is the GS3, so i have little knowledge about android OS. So, i bought it in a mall which basically sells all electronic devices, but most of them are unofficial, which means they snuck up the devices to the country (china) from other countries.
I received my GS3 on 4.0.4 and i have no idea whether it was a custom ROM or not, all i know is that when i check for an update on the settings page, it failed to process with the message "Processing failed". From then on i assume it is a custom ROM that the sellers had installed previously (or not? i don't know). The phone was also not rooted as i checked with several apps from the play store.
So i wanted to restore a stock ROM 4.0.4 to the device using Odin but i keep getting an error message of "unsupport dev_type" whenever i wanted to flash it. So i thought i need a root access to the device to flash it (not sure). I downloaded a CF root 6.3 and went on flashing it (USB Debug was turned on) but it failed and when i reboot the phone im stuck with the error message.
Now, somehow i dont know how, i managed to get out of this brick and went back to my default OS, but since i'm an idiot i tried to root it again and im stuck on this message again and can't get back to being unbrick.
So can you guys help me:
1. unbrick the phone from this state?
2. Flash a stock ROM.
Device: Galaxy S3 International - I9300
Suggest you read the faqs and guides first .
Post here current phone firmware from settings about phone .
jje
JJEgan said:
Suggest you read the faqs and guides first .
Post here current phone firmware from settings about phone .
jje
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Hi there! could you link me up to guides you're talking about? I have been just looking for guides for the past days.
Also, I managed to get the phone back out of the "encountered problem" message thing, but again i dont know how, i just waited it out and keep restarting the phone.
Phone infromation:
Model Number: GTI9300
Android version: 4.0.4
baseband version: unknown
Kernel version: [email protected] # 1 SMP PREEMPT Tue May 22 02:16:30 KST 2012
Build Number: IMM76D.LXKJ.F2A238.2JIA68
Hope this can help!
General
Stickys how to helps videos all the other guides .
First you need to find if this is a fake or a clone not I9300 .
Download mode and recovery mode check .
What does it say under the battery .
jje
JJEgan said:
General
Stickys how to helps videos all the other guides .
First you need to find if this is a fake or a clone not I9300 .
Download mode and recovery mode check .
What does it say under the battery .
jje
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Okay, I will read the stickies threads.
If you mean by under the battery is the sticker with the model numbers and things:
Model: GT-I9300
FCC ID: A3LGTI9300A
SSN= -I9300GSMH
Do you want me to post my IMEI and S/N number as well?
Btw i checked my IMEI at IMEI.info and it shows up as a galaxy s3 so i guess its not a clone?
Two things i found interesting, it says in IMEI.info as a 32GB model while the one i have is 16GB model. Also, on the box it says Marble White :laugh:
I'm guessing its like a refurbished version or something.
Do you want me to post my IMEI and S/N number as well?
Never unless you want it stolen .
Btw i checked my IMEI at IMEI.info and it shows up as a galaxy s3 so i guess its not a clone
Means nothing .
TRY
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978840
JJEgan said:
Do you want me to post my IMEI and S/N number as well?
Never unless you want it stolen .
Btw i checked my IMEI at IMEI.info and it shows up as a galaxy s3 so i guess its not a clone
Means nothing .
TRY
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978840
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I checked the guide and on my Kies it shows "Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via KIES" and in the Tools dropdown menu, I only see "Emergency Firmware Recovery" and "Firmware Upgrade Settings" as well as "Install Driver"
You can try flashing stock from here via Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25922341&postcount=2
jje
JJEgan said:
You can try flashing stock from here via Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25922341&postcount=2
jje
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Do you know whether I could flash stock with different regions ROM? Since i could not find my region ones from that post.
Edit: Also i downloaded a stock ROM before but before it starts flashing, Odin crashed in my windows 8 machine, and in my windows 7 machine i get "Unsupport dev_type".
you can also google the latest rom for your country.
sent from my GT-I9300 running CM10.1 RC4 by Temasek
sriram231092 said:
you can also google the latest rom for your country.
sent from my GT-I9300 running CM10.1 RC4 by Temasek
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I will if i can find one, but do you know what's the "unsupports dev_type" message mean?
DeaniusPro said:
I will if i can find one, but do you know what's the "unsupports dev_type" message mean?
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Nope and that's why i suspect fake .
jje
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Nope and that's why i suspect fake .
jje
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Oh, do you know whether there is like an online checker for serial number from samsung or something? just to make sure whether it is or it isnt? I was searching for one like Apple's warranty coverage thing, but couldnt find similar thing for samsung.
Alright, I've found more weird info.
I know it says GT-I9300 on the back of the phone behind the battery and on the settings page on the OS it self. But when i connect it to Kies, it shows up as a SGH-I747M, which i belive is the North American Model.
Then I download some spec identifying software to find that i have a dual core processor and 2Gb of ram, instead of the Quad core processor and 1Gb of ram (GT-I9300).
Would that explain the "unsupport dev_type"?
EDIT: On Android System Info app i just downloaded, under "Buildinfos-> Fingerprint" I identified it as I747MMVLALE8 model, but under "Model" it says GT-I9300, is this normal?? I want to get to the bottom of this.
EDIT: Alright, i've managed to gain Root Access by using CF root for the version SGH-I747M. So its confirmed that its not the international version, but the North America verison.
All reads as something wrong .
One a fake
Two a phone flashed with wrong firmware and damaged or just wrong firmware .
Suggest you flash correct stock for SGH-I747M via sticky top of the page .
Or return the phone to the vendor .
jje
JJEgan said:
All reads as something wrong .
One a fake
Two a phone flashed with wrong firmware and damaged or just wrong firmware .
Suggest you flash correct stock for SGH-I747M via sticky top of the page .
Or return the phone to the vendor .
jje
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Hah, the last thing I wanna do is to talk to the seller, cuz they are very non understanding here in China.
If I flash the stock rom for SGH-1747M, would it be SIM locked? Because it is a Canadian version, don't know which one since there are 3with the same model.
DeaniusPro said:
Hah, the last thing I wanna do is to talk to the seller, cuz they are very non understanding here in China.
If I flash the stock rom for SGH-1747M, would it be SIM locked? Because it is a Canadian version, don't know which one since there are 3with the same model.
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Not a clue i know nothing about that model .
jje
DeaniusPro said:
Hah, the last thing I wanna do is to talk to the seller, cuz they are very non understanding here in China.
If I flash the stock rom for SGH-1747M, would it be SIM locked? Because it is a Canadian version, don't know which one since there are 3with the same model.
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Did you end up flashing the North American rom? If so, did it work for you? I'm curious to find out, because I'm in the exact same situation right now...
do this, BEFORE CONNECTING PHONE TO PC start kies go to upgrade and initialisation. enter your phone model number and serial number. put phone in download mode, vol down +home+power NOW CONNECT PHONE TO PC. this should force kies to upgrade your firmware even if it previously said it was not supported.good luck.
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cpuz in play store will is a utility that can properly id your phone specs