Are Released Firmware Updates Compatible for All GT-I9300 Devices? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi There!
I was wondering if the latest firmware updates compatible with any of the SGS3 GT-I9300 devices?
The one I currently have right now has:
Android version : 4.0.4
Baseband version : I9300XXLFB
Build number : IIMM76D.I9300XXBLFB
And I am really planning to update this device to the latest Android version 4.1.2 but I cannot even update it at JellyBean through the Software update of the phone itself.
I really need your help guys.

Compatible yes .
Best no but that just means you flash a different modem .
cannot even update it at JellyBean through the Software update of the phone itself.
>> you can only update if their is an update for your phone >>>>>
jje

JJEgan said:
Compatible yes .
Best no but that just means you flash a different modem .
cannot even update it at JellyBean through the Software update of the phone itself.
>> you can only update if their is an update for your phone >>>>>
jje
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Oh really? Didn't even know that. I thought that "Software update" updates the phone to the latest Android version. Anyways, I usually go to SamMobile for updating the firmware of my other device. Could I choose from any Country/Carrier listed to obtain the 4.1.2 update for this phone?

Up. I just would like to follow up this thread.
My questions are still left unanswered.
Any help would still be appreciated.

Still, follow up. I just need an answer.
When I use SamMobile to update the firmware, Could I choose from any Country/Carrier listed to obtain the 4.1.2 update or does it require to be from the carrier's release only?
Because there are instances that it takes a very long time to get the latest updates in my country and I really wanted to upgrade my Android version as soon as possible already.

Yes. I too had that same build number and baseband. From what I found, the region for that firmware is either United Arab Emirates or Kenya. I downloaded from sammobile.com the firmware for my country philippines. No problem at all, update 4.0.4 to 4.1.1. HTH
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xtrevelade said:
Up. I just would like to follow up this thread.
My questions are still left unanswered.
Any help would still be appreciated.
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My post answered the questions .
Compatible yes .
jje

Okay. Seems possible. Thanks for the replies!

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"This version of the device cannot be updated"

Hi All
I rooted my handset but then decided there isnt much out there at the moment for me in terms of custom ROMS so i restored a stock rom. I am now seeing a message "This version of the device cannot be updated" in Kies. Has anyone any idea how to fix this? Im running the latest Kies
Thanks
Kies updates product /firmware codes that match whats on the server . Requires your phone provider to have uploaded newer firmware than you have .
If you put a Samsung rom on the phone = no matching product/firmware codes .
Your Kies upgrade path is now closed ..
jje
JJEgan said:
Kies updates product /firmware codes that match whats on the server . Requires your phone provider to have uploaded newer firmware than you have .
If you put a Samsung rom on the phone = no matching product/firmware codes .
Your Kies upgrade path is now closed ..
jje
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How so? this is now the third time I've seen you post this. Surely this only applies if you have flashed a custom rom. not stock.I flashed mine to KE1 via odin, but updated to KE2 through Kies. So what am I missing? Are you talking about the 'missing DLL' error? I did have that on my desktop, but kies worked fine on my laptop.
What is the easiest way to get back on track with Kies? Would flashing an older official firmware work?
lindsaydr said:
What is the easiest way to get back on track with Kies? Would flashing an older official firmware work?
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you need to follow the debrand guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
basically you need to set the CSC to XEU in order to update via KIES
stoney73 said:
How so? this is now the third time I've seen you post this. Surely this only applies if you have flashed a custom rom. not stock.I flashed mine to KE1 via odin, but updated to KE2 through Kies. So what am I missing? Are you talking about the 'missing DLL' error? I did have that on my desktop, but kies worked fine on my laptop.
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Third time more like three hundred .
Kies updates branded firmware via product codes hardware id and firmware id .
Hundreds if not tens of thousand who have installed Samsung so called stock firmware through Odin have received the no upgrade message from Kies .
Thats why Spoof FW was invented otherwise no need for it .
Its also why Kies has never given me an upgrade path since flashing stock rom via Odin .
Now i know one or two on SGS have managed to upgrade after stock rom but most are reporting no upgrade ( well you anyway ) .
Personally if some one is going to do something that may affect their warranty or change the update path or whatever i would rather tell them than not .
Stock rom Ke2 and i will test yet again via Kies when KE3 is out .
SGS2 bought sold SGS 1 running stock firmware No repeat no upgrade path through Kies until flashed original O2 rom and thats like two weeks ago .
jje
Only Updated via Kies
Hi,
Only had my phone a week and have not done anything custom with it, it has updated twice through Kies in 1 week per request from Kies itself, today I go into Kies and it also says :
"This Version of the Device cannot be Updated"
Current Firmware Version DA:KE2/PHONE:KDJ/CSC:KD1(XEU)
Why has Kies had no problem two times in the last week and is now saying this, has something gone wrong in the phone ?
Yesteray it just said the Latest Firmware was Installed ?
JudgeyK said:
Hi,
"This Version of the Device cannot be Updated"
Current Firmware Version DA:KE2/PHONE:KDJ/CSC:KD1(XEU)
It cannot be updated to a firmware that does not yet exist .
You have latest firmware therefore it cannot be upgraded .
jje
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I get this message to now on KE2 (O2 firmware) before I upgraded the message used to always Current and Latest firmware. I def think its a Kies problem.
Cheers Guy's
Was just yesterday it said ;
Latest Firmware Version DA:KE2/PHONE:KDJ/CSC:KD1(XEU)
Current Firmware Version DA:KE2/PHONE:KDJ/CSC:KD1(XEU)
and today the Latest Firmware Version is replaced with that error message, so assumed that there must be another update out but now the phone will not update it ?
JudgeyK said:
Cheers Guy's
Was just yesterday it said ;
Latest Firmware Version DA:KE2/PHONE:KDJ/CSC:KD1(XEU)
Current Firmware Version DA:KE2/PHONE:KDJ/CSC:KD1(XEU)
and today the Latest Firmware Version is replaced with that error message, so assumed that there must be another update out but now the phone will not update it ?
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It's giving that message because the firmware (KE2) has been removed. Your phone has a version of FW higher than Kies knows about hence it tells you it cannot be updated, wouldn't make sense otherwise. Once Samsung release a new FW I expect it to return to normal.
shawsky said:
It's giving that message because the firmware (KE2) has been removed. Your phone has a version of FW higher than Kies knows about hence it tells you it cannot be updated, wouldn't make sense otherwise. Once Samsung release a new FW I expect it to return to normal.
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I agree; there's report that KE3 is coming soon.
hazart said:
I agree; there's report that KE3 is coming soon.
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Just downgraded to I9100XWKE1_I9100XXKDJ_I9100XEUKD1 using ODIN and Kies now says this is the "current version". Looks like this is the way back to kies updates if anyone wants this.
All sorted again, today KIES is reporting ;
PDA:KE7: PHONE:KE4: CSC:KD1 (XEU)
a big jump from ;
PDA:KE2: PHONE:KDJ: CSC:KD1 (XEU)
This version of device canot be updated
Current firmware version : PDA:KD9 / PHONE:KD9 / CSC:KD9 (XEO)
:/ I bought phone before 2 days wtf is that ?
I have the same no update possible - its stock untouched.
My details are: PDA:KE1 / PHONE:KD5 / CSC:KD3 (DRE)
May be its because they pulled all updates until the new one is out (hope so)?
Hello guys
PauloJ5 can you send me your KE1/KD5/kd3 firmware?? pls
That's a problem™ of Kies. Change the Product Code to a valid one (see your box for that) from all X in Registry Editor. It worked for me.
Regards.
Sent from GT-I9100
scottishlad80 said:
I get this message to now on KE2 (O2 firmware) before I upgraded the message used to always Current and Latest firmware. I def think its a Kies problem.
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Same here. I got my S II from O2 germany, i think it not branded(no sigh of brand from o2, but o2 always sell mobiles with branding). i got KE2 out of the box i used kies once and it told me that i have the latest firmware.
now it shows : this version of firmware cannot be upgraded.
PS: my phone is untouchted(never flashed never rooted)
dudi1986 said:
Same here. I got my S II from O2 germany, i think it not branded(no sigh of brand from o2, but o2 always sell mobiles with branding). i got KE2 out of the box i used kies once and it told me that i have the latest firmware.
now it shows : this version of firmware cannot be upgraded.
PS: my phone is untouchted(never flashed never rooted)
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KE2 is O2 UK latest firmware .
Kies updates when the network has passed an update and loaded it to Kies .
Thats an if and when not a must because its released by Samsung .
If is if they decide they want to when is whenever .
jje

[Q] No 2.3.4 available on kies for me

Why can't I update firmware through Kies. Everytime I check it says "This is the latest firmware". It seems everyone else has had the option to update with kies for a while now, so why not me? Im on vodafone uk.
Current firmware:
Gingerbread 2.3.3
PDA:KG2
PHONE:KG1
CSC:KE2 (VOD)
Thanks
jumped said:
Why can't I update firmware through Kies. Everytime I check it says "This is the latest firmware". It seems everyone else has had the option to update with kies
Garbage some have updated some phone providers have not updated and probably will skip 2.3.4 as 2.3.5 is rolling out .
for a while now, so why not me? Im on vodafone uk.
You need to ask Vodafone or take phone to Vodafone service centre see if they have an update .Vodaphone update the firmware and push it to Kies server .
jje
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I have this question also, seems that lots are getting the update.
My details are.
PDA IS I9100BOKG2
PHONE I9100BOKG1
CSC I9I00TMUKF1
ANDROID VERSION 2.3.3
BASEBAND VERSION I9100BOKG1
KERNEL VERSIO [email protected]#2
PDA:KG2/PHONE:KG1/CSC:KF1 (TMU).
Same answer if its provider firmware .
jje
i was afraid of that answer, so am i right in thinking its unbranded sg2`s that are getting this upgrade??
crazydiamond1970 said:
i was afraid of that answer, so am i right in thinking its unbranded sg2`s that are getting this upgrade??
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Mostly but not always it all depends upon the phone supplier .
Thats why most XDA members go down the unofficial route and many are running KI3/8 2.3.5 .
jje
Thanks JJEgan for your help.
As I got a vodafone branded sgs2 (locked with vodafone) would flashing XWKI8 or XXKI3 from Intratech's rom page be ok?
I read somewhere you should only flash unlocked phones.
I currently have my phone rooted with unsecure BUKG2 stock kernel, other than that its untouched from purchase.

[Q] No update available

Hi guys,
I have a question, maybe is stupid, but I have searched on the net and I could not find anything to clarify my question.
My Android version is I9100XWKI4 / I9100XXKI1 / I9100DBTKH1. So a ROM (2.3.4) from Germany.
When I try to update the ROM to 2.3.6 via Kies I get always the message "No update available".
Do you have any ideea why Kies doesn't find the newest version for my phone?
thanks
Try Check Fus. Google it for info.
asvlad said:
Hi guys,
Do you have any ideea why Kies doesn't find the newest version for my phone?
thanks
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You have the newest version for your phone note your phone or the codes on the phone do not match any on KIES server due to flashing .
Its your phone provider that updates the firmware to KIES as and if they want and some are well behind the later releases and unlikely to update further until soon expected release of ICS ..
jje

[Q] Stock Rom Question

Hi i have a guestion for the current Stock Roms.
Current i use a non stock Rom:
Version:4.1.1
Band:I9300XXDLI5
So my question now is if i connect to Kies or press the update check button inside the phone i got a message like : Your Device is changed no Updates available for you.
Is there a Stock version in german and with 4.1.1 and kies update support available? At moment i am a bit confused about the CSC wich version i should take. I hope my Question is not too much noob like ... so please answers me.
Opachl said:
Hi i have a guestion for the current Stock Roms.
Current i use a non stock Rom:
Version:4.1.1
Band:I9300XXDLI5
So my question now is if i connect to Kies or press the update check button inside the phone i got a message like : Your Device is changed no Updates available for you.
>>>>>>>>Kies only updates official roms for your phone .
Is there a Stock version in german and with 4.1.1 and kies update support available?
>>> no idea what that means ??
correct firmware for your phone updates .
Use CHECKFUS to download any stock rom and flash via ODIN .
Alternative a Samsung/Kies forum or service centre .
BASICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
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[Q] Galaxy s3 not updating...

Hi,
My samsung galaxy s3 is not getting updated to 4.3 or any other higher versions of android platform.
I am currently stuck on 4.1.2
Here are few details if you can help me out on how to update its android version but Officially
Model No: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband Version: I9300XXEMA5
Kernal Version: 3.0.31-1287119
[email protected] - 78 #1
SMP PREEMPT Fri Jun 28 00:40:06 KST
2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I9300XXEMF6
When i dial *#1234# code, these are the following details:
AP: I9300XXEMF6
CP: I9300XXEMA5
CSC: I9300JVEMF1
I have provided every detail i could possibly give, Please help me, all people around who got s3 on the internet are using 4.3 android version, i want to use it too, If my phone does not have any official update yet, when will i get it, how much more i have to wait!!!???
Tried to update your phone with samsung Kies? See this
pvtnelson said:
Tried to update your phone with samsung Kies? See this
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No it says it is the latest version, please help, no more experts on xda developers...
update through custom firmware
if you want you can update your os through cwm try the achidroid is better than the stock rom
shawnmychal said:
if you want you can update your os through cwm try the achidroid is better than the stock rom
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I dont want to root my phone, i have searched everywhere on the web, i can't find the version XXEMA5 baseband, what region my phone belongs too
Which country did you get your S3 from? Or which carrier? Some country/carrier might not providing the update yet. Check this list to see whether your S3 suppose to be getting the update or not.
nikctsh said:
Which country did you get your S3 from? Or which carrier? Some country/carrier might not providing the update yet. Check this list to see whether your S3 suppose to be getting the update or not.
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I bought this phone in Pakistan. I have told everything in detail, please help me, why is my s3 still saying you got the latest firmware installed. XEMf6 build number, XXEMA5 is baseband...
You have the latest firmware for YOUR phone you wait for your provider to update .
That is the official update .
Alternative .
If you want to update then you flash a stock rom for your region from sammobile or samsung-updates or xda stock rom thread .
If your region has not been updated then flash any stock rom and test .
Your baseband shows as Gulf Countries origin see faqs and guides .
STICKYS FAQS and GUIDES
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
JJEgan said:
You have the latest firmware for YOUR phone you wait for your provider to update .
That is the official update .
Alternative .
If you want to update then you flash a stock rom for your region from sammobile or samsung-updates or xda stock rom thread .
If your region has not been updated then flash any stock rom and test .
Your baseband shows as Gulf Countries origin see faqs and guides .
STICKYS FAQS and GUIDES
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
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Oh no, Just installed KIES, it says too that firmware is latest installed. It shows me the following details
PDA: MF6 / PHONE: MA5 / CSC: MF1 (AFG)
It means my phone is for Afghnistan region, i am stuck, i think i will never get an update if this phone belongs from there....
If you won't follow the advice given then no, you won't.
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rameez.ahmed said:
Oh no, Just installed KIES, it says too that firmware is latest installed. It shows me the following details
PDA: MF6 / PHONE: MA5 / CSC: MF1 (AFG)
It means my phone is for Afghnistan region, i am stuck, i think i will never get an update if this phone belongs from there....
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Please read JJEgan post above you! You can flash and test other stock roms from different regions with odin (you do not need to be rooted to do this) But if you want to do a full backup (nandroid) of your current rom then you need to be rooted, if you just want to save pictures/music just copy them to pc and flash via odin >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/guide-odin-flash-guide-t1671969 <<
rameez.ahmed said:
Oh no, Just installed KIES, it says too that firmware is latest installed. It shows me the following details
PDA: MF6 / PHONE: MA5 / CSC: MF1 (AFG)
It means my phone is for Afghnistan region, i am stuck, i think i will never get an update if this phone belongs from there....
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YOU DO NOT NEED TO ROOT TO INSTALL ANY OFFICIAL FIRMWARES JUST ENTER YOUR DEVICE GT-I9300 IN THE SEARCH BOX http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
rameez.ahmed said:
I bought this phone in Pakistan. I have told everything in detail, please help me, why is my s3 still saying you got the latest firmware installed. XEMf6 build number, XXEMA5 is baseband...
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If you can't upgrade through kies, ODIN will be your only choice, and you dont need to root your phone for that.

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