hey guys,
i have purchased my galaxy S3 from Iran,its having ICS 4.0.4 on it,now almost all the countries has got official update of jelly bean,but for my phone,its not there,
can any1 plz tell me if i want to install official update of another country how i can do it?currently im india n official jelly bean is available for indian S3.
thanx
Use CHECKFUS to download any current firmware and flash via Odin or go to sammobile .com or read the India thread .
jje
sinahidden said:
hey guys,
i have purchased my galaxy S3 from Iran,its having ICS 4.0.4 on it,now almost all the countries has got official update of jelly bean,but for my phone,its not there,
can any1 plz tell me if i want to install official update of another country how i can do it?currently im india n official jelly bean is available for indian S3.
thanx
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U can't install jelly bean update in other countries.
U have to do it manually with idin software.
Nishu_gamer said:
U can't install jelly bean update in other countries.
U have to do it manually with idin software.[/QUOTE
Flashin via odin doznt cause waranty void?
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no update, no sim
Hi Guys
My friend is having the same problem however he doesn't have a SIMcard just yet. turned on his device and connected to wireless, checked for updates and it reports with no updates available for his device...bought the device in Australia. he doesnt don't get a SIMcard for another 2 weeks. Will he get updates once he insert his SIMcard or will he have to update via odin?
i was under the impression that Samsung will update their devices and then push it to our service providers to then push the update out to the user?
is this even correct?
Thanks
U can get the update even without sim card. Just download Samsung Kies on your laptop and connect your phone and upgrade the firmware using Kies.
This will do the update to jellybean
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sinahidden said:
hey guys,
i have purchased my galaxy S3 from Iran,its having ICS 4.0.4 on it,now almost all the countries has got official update of jelly bean,but for my phone,its not there,
can any1 plz tell me if i want to install official update of another country how i can do it?currently im india n official jelly bean is available for indian S3.
thanx
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Download Samsung Kies and use it to update your firmware to jellybean.
Tanveerul said:
U can get the update even without sim card. Just download Samsung Kies on your laptop and connect your phone and upgrade the firmware using Kies.
This will do the update to jellybean
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Download Samsung Kies and use it to update your firmware to jellybean.
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thanks for the information but i have already tried Samsung kies for updates it was the first thing i did and it says i have no updates available for my device. its good to know its not network (SIM) related but i still have the same problem of being stuck on 4.0.4 when i know a jellybean update is available!
if anyone know any information about this would be greatly appreciated... i have also found that my model number is the GT-I9300A
What the hell is that?.. it was bought from Kogan Australia
sabaselection said:
thanks for the information but i have already tried Samsung kies for updates it was the first thing i did and it says i have no updates available for my device. its good to know its not network (SIM) related but i still have the same problem of being stuck on 4.0.4 when i know a jellybean update is available!
if anyone know any information about this would be greatly appreciated... i have also found that my model number is the GT-I9300A
What the hell is that?.. it was bought from Kogan Australia
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Without Knowing the model how did u try the update using Samsung kies? As it ask for the model and the serial Number of your phone.
Tanveerul said:
Without Knowing the model how did u try the update using Samsung kies? As it ask for the model and the serial Number of your phone.
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lol :silly: im not sure you know whats going on....
I have a NEW Samsung Galaxy S3 bought from Kogan Australia...
Out of the box it came with Android 4.0.4
I know jellybean (4.1.1) is available for the S3
FIRST i checked the phone for updates...Said my phone was all up to date.
Then plugged in my phone using Kies....Kies said the same thing.
Then went and had a look at the model number (BTW Kies didn't ask me for model number it figures it out on its own)
Turns out i got a GT-I9300A
Then searched the net for a Samsung galaxy GT-I9300A...Nothing came up.
Then decided to comment on XDA because i thought someone might know whats going on.
Found out i was wrong!
sabaselection said:
lol :silly: im not sure you know whats going on....
I have a NEW Samsung Galaxy S3 bought from Kogan Australia...
Out of the box it came with Android 4.0.4
I know jellybean (4.1.1) is available for the S3
FIRST i checked the phone for updates...Said my phone was all up to date.
Then plugged in my phone using Kies....Kies said the same thing.
Then went and had a look at the model number (BTW Kies didn't ask me for model number it figures it out on its own)
Turns out i got a GT-I9300A
Then searched the net for a Samsung galaxy GT-I9300A...Nothing came up.
Then decided to comment on XDA because i thought someone might know whats going on.
Found out i was wrong!
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Can you type this on your dialer.
*#1234#
Post here what you got.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
I had the same problem as you when I bought my s3 two weeks ago. I am from the philippines and the s3 I bought had a different region (kenya). Kenya is still pending on jellybean update. I could not update via OTA. It always says that it is up to date. Tried kies, same thing. I decided to flash via Odin the Samsung official firmware 4.1.1 from sammobile, choosing my country among the list. After flashing I did a factory reset which then registered my s3 to my country. All is well now as I am registered to my local network and can receive OTAs. And warranty is not voided.
Note : be sure your s3 is GT-I9300 unlock. HTH.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
mrm43 said:
I had the same problem as you when I bought my s3 two weeks ago. I am from the philippines and the s3 I bought had a different region (kenya). Kenya is still pending on jellybean update. I could not update via OTA. It always says that it is up to date. Tried kies, same thing. I decided to flash via Odin the Samsung official firmware 4.1.1 from sammobile, choosing my country among the list. After flashing I did a factory reset which then registered my s3 to my country. All is well now as I am registered to my local network and can receive OTAs. And warranty is not voided.
Note : be sure your s3 is GT-I9300 unlock. HTH.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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bro what will happen if i dont unlock my sgs3 and flash the 4.1.1 via odin?
i have used different simcards n all r working.so do i still need to unlock my phone?
sinahidden said:
Nishu_gamer said:
U can't install jelly bean update in other countries.
U have to do it manually with idin software.[/QUOTE
Flashin via odin doznt cause waranty void?
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use odin doesn't void warranty.coz odin used by samsung itself.
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sinahidden said:
bro what will happen if i dont unlock my sgs3 and flash the 4.1.1 via odin?
i have used different simcards n all r working.so do i still need to unlock my phone?
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Sorry for the confusion. What I meant was my s3 was factory sim unlock (open line). I did not mean bootloader unlocked. If you have used different Sims then your good to go. Don't unlock the bootloader if you're going to flash official firmware, to keep warranty.
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etiennebordeaux said:
can you type this on your dialer.
*#1234#
post here what you got.
Sent from my gt-i9300 using tapatalk 2
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ap : I9300xxblfb
cp : I9300xxlfb
csc : I9300ojvblf3
sabaselection said:
ap : I9300xxblfb
cp : I9300xxlfb
csc : I9300ojvblf3
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There is no JB update for Iran yet. If you want to have your JB experience then you have to download other countries' firmware then flash it manually. I suggest the UK-BTU version or rather go for Poland-XEO which is 4.1.2
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Hello
My cousin had a SII and he always ask me about the ICS update. It is not available OTA. Did Samsung had any road map for ICS? My region in Middle East. Anybody know when ICS is coming to Middle East?
Saeen said:
Hello
My cousin had a SII and he always ask me about the ICS update. It is not available OTA. Did Samsung had any road map for ICS? My region in Middle East. Anybody know when ICS is coming to Middle East?
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I think it was already released. I believe you have to use the Samsung kies software on a PC to update the phone.
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My cousin checked with kies and this is what it showed. Is this ICS?
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
Means no ICS yet released for that phone by the phone provider .
jje
THTS THE LAST UPDATE EVEN I GOT ,YET ICS HAS TO COME
Yes, I checked firmware at SamMobile. They didn't wrote the version of firmware but firmware codes match. I guess it GB 2.3.5. Anyways thanks all. and if anybody know the timeline for ICS in different regions, please share.
Saeen said:
My cousin checked with kies and this is what it showed. Is this ICS?
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No this is the one latest available in the middle east....2.3.5 JPKJ2 Not ICS....
Yep, Middle east latest firmware is still Gingerbread JPKJ2 (2.3.5).
Just wait and watch. Hope it won't take much time.
you can ask ur cousin to try custom ics rom roms available here on xda. they are stable and fast. only if he has his phone rooted. rooted phone has its own benefits.. nice tweaks and customization.
just use odin and flash away............. odin with official Firmware of different region is as official as its on KIES for that region
i live in saudi arabia can i use other region firmware.. as mentioned at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487&page=445 the newest firmware is for netherland..
skinich said:
i live in saudi arabia can i use other region firmware.. as mentioned at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487&page=445 the newest firmware is for netherland..
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As long as you have an i9100, and not an i9100G, sure. You can use an i9100 firmware from whatever region you want. But once you do, just be aware that you will probably no longer be able to get updates through Kies.
For example, I'm in the US, but my phone originally came from the UK, and it's now currently running a firmware from Poland.
ctomgee said:
As long as you have an i9100, and not an i9100G, sure. You can use an i9100 firmware from whatever region you want. But once you do, just be aware that you will probably no longer be able to get updates through Kies.
For example, I'm in the US, but my phone originally came from the UK, and it's now currently running a firmware from Poland.
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thanks pal.. i think i dont need updates from kies coz i'm stick with xda and always get updates from it
I can do it but my cousin is not similar with this all. He only goes simple way
lol i have a cousin like that but he didnt even want to use kies, for him what comes with the phone is what should be used. so 2.3.3 it is
He's using 2.3.3 also. There is latest gb available via kies butstill not updating.
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BUMP
Anyone know where I can get Middle Eastern ICS rom to test on my phone?
ermacwins said:
BUMP
Anyone know where I can get Middle Eastern ICS rom to test on my phone?
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For which country?
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Using http://www.samfirmware.com u should set the carrier to middle east -ojb .. Or just find ur country ( the country u bought the phone from )
sent from my SGSII
Hi Guys I own a SG3 I9300 the international version. I have read many forums and site which say that the official update 4.1.1 or jelly bean is availabe for SG3. However, when i connect my phone to the computer and open Samsung Kies it says that my current OS is up to date which is ICS 4.0.4 .
The model number is GT-I9300 , version 4.0.4 , baseband version I9300XXLH1 etc...
Oh i am in Sri Lanka by the way is that the reason becuz i have the official rom installed not custom though it is rooted .
haseo_winset said:
Hi Guys I own a SG3 I9300 the international version. I have read many forums and site which say that the official update 4.1.1 or jelly bean is availabe for SG3. However, when i connect my phone to the computer and open Samsung Kies it says that my current OS is up to date which is ICS 4.0.4 .
The model number is GT-I9300 , version 4.0.4 , baseband version I9300XXLH1 etc...
Oh i am in Sri Lanka by the way is that the reason becuz i have the official rom installed not custom though it is rooted .
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open this link to update JB with poland rom
ayoi92 said:
open this link to update JB with poland rom
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I want to know how to do it officially through kies or if I cant yet in srilanka any ideas as to when I will be able to do so.
haseo_winset said:
I want to know how to do it officially through kies or if I cant yet in srilanka any ideas as to when I will be able to do so.
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i dont know for your country..for my country i got firmware update only..282.5mb..not full rom..n the build no same with poland rom..im malaysian
Very simple answer .
JB has been released for Poland only.
No others have been updated .
More details contact Samsung or try a Samsung forum .
jje
https://twitter.com/samkiesupdates has a pretty nice overview of what phones have Kies updates available.
It really is out!
JellyBean really is out but the bluddy thing won't install for me!!!
See screenshot here for confirmation- http://i45.tinypic.com/160al46.jpg
I tried to install it last night via my Windows 8 and Windows 7 laptops and I have now tried it on my Windows 7 pc at work but it just won't happen!
I get occasional errors that it couldn't get admin rights from the phone, and now it seems to be Kies itself that's knackered with KiesPDLR crashing.
I got my phone from Mobi-city.co.uk. It came from Hong Kong but seems to be the European version. None of this should matter though, as if Kies is offering me the firmware then surely it has recognised that my phone is one of the ones that should get it!
Really annoyed!!!
well that poland seems like test 1
refer below tweet by sammobile
https://twitter.com/SamMobiles/status/253864604269166592
al_jolson said:
JellyBean really is out but the bluddy thing won't install for me!!!
See screenshot here for confirmation- http://i45.tinypic.com/160al46.jpg
I tried to install it last night via my Windows 8 and Windows 7 laptops and I have now tried it on my Windows 7 pc at work but it just won't happen!
I get occasional errors that it couldn't get admin rights from the phone, and now it seems to be Kies itself that's knackered with KiesPDLR crashing.
I got my phone from Mobi-city.co.uk. It came from Hong Kong but seems to be the European version. None of this should matter though, as if Kies is offering me the firmware then surely it has recognised that my phone is one of the ones that should get it!
Really annoyed!!!
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I wouldn't be too upset. That update isn't jellybean...
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
mikep99 said:
I wouldn't be too upset. That update isn't jellybean...
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks. I just found a forum with other users experiencing exactly the same as me, so at least I know enough to get on with the rest of my life. ah well, false alarm on the JellyBean front. Sorry folks.
Thanks everyone. You guys cleared my doubts i knew i could count on xda and its members.
Should be this month, apparently... although it's hardly the first rumour with a confirmation from Sammy with no official release date.
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Android-Jelly-Bean,17529.html
I dont know if this polish version is really an official but i have been using jelly bean on a note II and ny feeling is that it is smoother and less bug in the note II
Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9300 avec Tapatalk
Will it be a new version when it's released officially?
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port76 said:
Will it be a new version when it's released officially?
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Apparently the Polish version is a test release, (release candidate) I would assume there is a note in the terms and conditions stating it may contain bugs. not 100% sure on this.
So we could get that exact same version when it eventually rolls out to the rest of the EU, or it could be a bug fix version, either way it's obviously close to a full EU release and nothing much will be different if anything.
Personally I'm just waiting for the official EU release, but if you can't wait, there's no harm in installing the Polish version (providing you follow the relevant directions of course)
i also have the I9300XXLH1 baseband and no new updates i realy hope the final jb rom will have the multi tasking that the note II got 2 days ago
webwolf_3000 said:
Apparently the Polish version is a test release, (release candidate)
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Where did you hear that?
Kangburra said:
Where did you hear that?
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Hi,
From SamMobile:
October 9 the start of official Jelly Bean by Samsung. Samsung used Poland to test JB for the Galaxy S III before
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923155
In case the OP will not posted here ... And it seems in this thread the info went unnoticed (october, 4th), a little reminder (I had not paid attention).
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Thanks to got-petrol and Danmikee
General thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1858813
viking37 said:
Hi,
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All I could find is this
Samsung has just started with rolling out the first official Jelly Bean updates for the Galaxy S III.
The first Jelly-Bean Android 4.1.1 update is for Poland!
The firmware is: PDA I9300XXDLIB CSC I9300OXFDLI1 MODEM I9300XXDLIB
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http://www.sammobile.com/2012/09/24/samsung-start-galaxy-s-iii-jelly-bean-update/
@ Kangburra
Yep... and... click on the link I posted above... (your link is from september, 24, the link I gave you is from 4th, october):
This: https://twitter.com/SamMobiles/status/253864604269166592 , replying about your question :
webwolf_3000 said:
Apparently the Polish version is a test release, (release candidate)
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Kangburra said:
Where did you hear that?
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But I did not say it's true, just quoting...
So I got the phone from uk - not tied to any carrier and I see uk got the jelly bean update but I have nothing.
Also a question: I rooted the phone but didnt install roms or anything, will that be a problem for updates or not? Also I am not from uk.
iounas said:
So I got the phone from uk - not tied to any carrier and I see uk got the jelly bean update but I have nothing.
Also a question: I rooted the phone but didnt install roms or anything, will that be a problem for updates or not? Also I am not from uk.
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Root may block OTA use Kies .
No update ask Samsung .
jje
To get OTA updates, you have to flash ur firmware to your designated region
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JJEgan said:
Root may block OTA use Kies .
No update ask Samsung .
jje
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I installed kies and this is what I see (attachment)
Do those numbers tell anything, should I be able to update?
iounas said:
I installed kies and this is what I see (attachment)
Do those numbers tell anything, should I be able to update?
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That is the latest update for your phone . Their is as of yet no JB update for YOUR phone .
jje
Hi everyone
I am confused with this problem that I have: I bought Samsung Galaxy S3 international version GT-i9300. Now, I live in Australia. My question is, when I go to my phone to check software update or Samsung Kies to check software update, which will be visible/show up/ be downloaded to my phone? The latest version for International SGS3 OR the latest version for Australian SGS3?
Confusing isn't it?
So long story short: when there is a new update, which one is it? Is the software/firmware update based on the country of purchase (In this case, international version) or where I am living (Australia)?
ottoajalah said:
Hi everyone
I am confused with this problem that I have: I bought Samsung Galaxy S3 international version GT-i9300. Now, I live in Australia. My question is, when I go to my phone to check software update or Samsung Kies to check software update, which will be visible/show up/ be downloaded to my phone? The latest version for International SGS3 OR the latest version for Australian SGS3?
Confusing isn't it?
So long story short: when there is a new update, which one is it? Is the software/firmware update based on the country of purchase (In this case, international version) or where I am living (Australia)?
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You have posted this question once today and it has been answered .Stop spamming the forum .
jje
JJEgan said:
You have posted this question once today and it has been answered .Stop spamming the forum .
jje
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Well i was told to post in the questions forum so that is what I did
you hit "report" on your post and ask for it to be moved
Alright my apologies, I am the noob.
So, just making sure, because I still do not quite get it.
I will simplify this question even more. When there is asoftware update for my SGS3, which one will my phone download? The international software update(Because my phone is international) or will my phone download the australian software update(Because I live in australia)?
Still need help with this.
ottoajalah said:
Alright my apologies, I am the noob.
So, just making sure, because I still do not quite get it.
I will simplify this question even more. When there is asoftware update for my SGS3, which one will my phone download? The international software update(Because my phone is international) or will my phone download the australian software update(Because I live in australia)?
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It will download the update that is in line with your firmware code. If you use an Australian firmware it will be the update for this Australian firmware once it is released.
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Thanks mate
Well, so it is based on my phone, NOT the country I am living in?
Mine is internatinal version GT-i9300, so when there is an update, my phone will download that one, and the Australian update is irrelevant for me?
ottoajalah said:
Thanks mate
Well, so it is based on my phone, NOT the country I am living in?
Mine is internatinal version GT-i9300, so when there is an update, my phone will download that one, and the Australian update is irrelevant for me?
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It is not so much the intentional but the firmware Version, e.g. uk, Australian etc., you can find it under settings about phone. If your firmware is e.g. The uk version and stock you will get UK otas.
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ottoajalah said:
Thanks mate
Well, so it is based on my phone, NOT the country I am living in?
Like i said once already ..YES .
If you want OZ firmware read the basic faqs and stickies and OZ thread then flash OZ firmware when you understand the process .
jje
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How do I check it? i went to settings and phone but cannot see what country my device's firmware is from
ottoajalah said:
How do I check it? i went to settings and phone but cannot see what country my device's firmware is from
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sammobile.com for a list
to check sales code enter *#272*your imei# in the dialer.
So i purchased the Galaxy Ace 2 from Orange/EE.
When i got it i got an unlock code from Ebay and unlocked it and now use GiffGaff.
I know the update for the UK came out today but kies wont find it.
In phone settings it says:
GT-I8160
Android 2.3.6
I8160XXLL2
Kernal version:
2.6.35.7-1218501
[email protected] #2
SMP PREEMPT Wed Dec 26 16:08:52 KST 2012
Build number:
GINGERBREAD.XXLL2
Any help please
Whats your csc ?
You can read it out by tiping
*#1234# in your phone app
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whats your csc ?
You can read it out by tiping
*#1234# in your phone app
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i8160evrma1
Think problem is that your csc says that you are not living or bought your phone in UK.
Do you life in UK because update via kies is only availble for people with an ace II from UK!
Shadowcareful said:
Think problem is that your csc says that you are not living or bought your phone in UK.
Do you life in UK because update via kies is only availble for people with an ace II from UK!
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Yes i live in the UK and bought the phone from EE, factory sealed.
If you google my CSC you will see its for UK EE network
Thats really weird maybe you should contact samsung support on facebook or via samsung live chat ( quickest way )
Shadowcareful said:
Thats really weird maybe you should contact samsung support on facebook or via samsung live chat ( quickest way )
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Can you link me to live chat as i cant find it
EazyDuz said:
Can you link me to live chat as i cant find it
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Seems like there is no live chat for UK or i'm to dump
The last possibilities are sending an e-mail to samsung or visiting a samaung service center or flash fw via odin but i would be carefull if i would flash it via odin because your gb fw is branded with EE right and the JB isn't so you could have problems with sim card detection or mobile internet.
Or you wait for one to two month for more jb fw for ace II because there are every 2-4 weeks one to two new JB fw .
So using Odin isnt recommended?
EazyDuz said:
So using Odin isnt recommended?
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I would wait for maybe a newer better version of JB because yet jb don't runs smooth and has many ram problems
I'd rather get it soon if i can...