Hello everyone,
First, I realize this is a noobish issue but after searching the forum, the amount of guides made my head spin, plus I wasn't sure how to proceed with Odin, kernel, base, build, model, choosing the correct files, etc.. so please bare with me.
My device info:
GT-I9300
4.0.4
Baseband: I9300BVLF2
Kernel: 3.0.15-687481-user
[email protected]#1
Build: IMM76D.I9300BVALF4
Version:
AP: I9300BVALF4
CP: I9300BVLF2
CSC: FTMALF4
Haven't changed anything. No root, flash, anything. I got the phone a few months ago and haven't changed a thing, other than installing apps.
I wanted to update my phone for a while but decided to wait for the 4.1.2 update. I don't want to root, just to update. Kies has been a pain ever since my S1, always has problems connecting the phone, doing backup, so I decided to try Odin and update manually.
A few questing;
1. How do I know what firmware to download now and in the future?
2. Does every update wipe the phone?
3. What backing up software should I use that can backup everything the Kies backs up (from setting to sms and apps..)?
4. I downloaded Odin 3.0.4. Is there a better version?
Thank you very much
Use Samsung kies update, no need worry
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XeactorZ said:
Use Samsung kies update, no need worry
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Well I had only bad experiences with Kies. With my S1 it simply wouldn't recognize my device. Now, with my S3, I was able to backup once and since then every time I try to backup it gets stuck on preparing. Not sure I should trust it for firmware updates.
That said, if I do try, what software should I use for backup, since Kies is on strike.
Thanks again.
Go to sammobile.com
Download the firware you like and flash via Odin
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freddy1991 said:
Go to sammobile.com
Download the firware you like and flash via Odin
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Well that much I got from reading the forums. I was hoping for a little more.
A few questing;
1. How do I know what firmware to download now and in the future?
2. Does every update wipe the phone?
3. What backing up software should I use that can backup everything Kies backs up (settings, sms, apps..)?
4. I downloaded Odin 3.0.4. Is there a better version?
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Edit:
If I read the info right this is the correct firmware:
GT-I9300 - France (Orange)
PDA: I9300XXELL1
CSC: I9300FTMELL1
Version: 4.1.2
Date: 2012-12-05
Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
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hi
I have a Galaxy SII and wanted to know how i can update the firmware.
my current version is
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
I read that there is a new version available for GAlaxy S II which has some improvements for batteries.
I tried using Kies but no firmware upgrade is showing up
mine is an unbranded phone. I bought this in Germany if this might help
Thanks and looking for your support
Use Odin and flash the latest KE7..guide and download here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
galaxyII said:
hi
I have a Galaxy SII and wanted to know how i can update the firmware.
my current version is
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
I read that there is a new version available for GAlaxy S II which has some improvements for batteries.
I tried using Kies but no firmware upgrade is showing up
mine is an unbranded phone. I bought this in Germany if this might help
Thanks and looking for your support
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But it will erase all your data, right?
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No, it shouldn't. But I believe the update is for UK handsets only. Can't swear to it, but worth checking
Thank you will try odin. Since this is my fist android phone i didn't want to mess around much. But will try
Ok it shouldn't but you do have to make a factory reset in order to get the XEU CSC working and that will wipe your phone, won't it?
just bothering with that because without root there is no backup and kies is too stupid to have a simple button that says "backup"
Factory reset wipes your data, you for XEU CSC in above referred thread
d3l1 said:
Ok it shouldn't but you do have to make a factory reset in order to get the XEU CSC working and that will wipe your phone, won't it?
just bothering with that because without root there is no backup and kies is too stupid to have a simple button that says "backup"
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Intratech said:
XWKE2
Firmware info
PDA:XWKE2
PHONE: XXKDJ
Build date: 06/05/2011
Generic XEU (UK): http://www.multiupload.com/1EFM4RBMGZ
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I know there are a number of "Debranding" threads but I really don't want to brick my SGS2. I've not quite had my SGS2 for a week but am guessing I have an old firmware which is Vodafone branded, I want to debrand my SGS2 so I can get more recent updates but this is all new to me. I'm not new to Android as I had a Rooted and BL unlocked SE X10i but it's the differences in firmware etc of the SGS2 which confuses me.
This is my "About phone" info:
Model number
GT-I9100
Android version
2.3.3
Baseband version
I9100BUKG1
Kernel version
[email protected] #2
Build number
GINGERBREAD.BUKG2
Am I right in saying this is older firmware and if I flash it with Odin it will debrand my SGS2 and will I be able to get further updates either via OTA or Kies, is the above quoted firmware correct or should I use another??
Thanks for any help, Jason.
Anybody, please??
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Root the phone using CF Root and then flash one of the many custom ROMS available, i recommend 'CheckROM Revolution'.
Thanks for the reply fella, I might try a custom ROM at a later date as it's all I used in my Xperia X10i but for now I want to keep my SGS2 stock.
I have flashed a stock ROM.
PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100XXKI4
CSC: I9100XEUKH2
Now when I connect to Kies it says "Unable to update this version" and under CSC it says I9100XEUKH2(VOD) which I'm assuming means vodafone?
I even flashed a generic XEUKH2 CSC package hoping it would remove the VOD and Kies would be able to update my phone, still the same though.
Any advice please??
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So after more reading I think I've found the issue, it's my SGS2's product code? (I9100LKAVOD)
Pretty sure I know the answer to this but is there any way to change the product code??
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JayJ-1974 said:
So after more reading I think I've found the issue, it's my SGS2's product code? (I9100LKAVOD)
Pretty sure I know the answer to this but is there any way to change the product code??
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To change csc type *#272*IMEI# and it should allow you choose csc, please note this will wipe your phone, not 100% sure but I think it wipes your storage aswell so please check and back everything up
Thanks but will this remove the VOD product code so I can update via Kies??
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Solved it, once the ROM had been flashed with Odin you need to do a factory reset via recovery!
I'm now running XEU CSC and Kies recognises my phone and now does not say "cannot be updated".
WARNING- A FACTORY RESET WILL WIPE ALL USER DATA, BACK UP OR DO A NANDROID BACK UP. I did an advanced data restore via CWM, worked like a charm.
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Don't know why you unbranded, vodafone has the latest updated before unbranded phones, xeu is still waiting for 2.3.5
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Not when I started this thread, I was on 2.3.3 and no update available. I'm happy with a debranded/unbranded phone, am running 2.3.4 atm and I'm sure Sammy will release 2.3.5 soon and if not I can either flash a Vodafone branded ROM or a Frankenstein ROM.
Typical though, I solve this and Vodafone comethrough. Sods law!! lol
I downloaded the new firmware via OTA on my rotted phone, and it didn't install. I re-rooted it with CF-Root 6.3, but now If I check for software update it says "no update available." The build though is still the old I9300XXALE8 instead of ALF6, so I guess it isn't updated.
Is the updated firmware file saved somewhere, and if yes can I install it via CWM?
What else can I do?
Thanks
Jay
umm you could try sammobile or this link to go directly to sgs3 european official roms
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9300&r=1#regiona
and flash it using odin/mobile odin. Mobile odin would probably be better as you can keep root when u flash it
We have a stock rom post look there first .
jje
JJEgan said:
We have a stock rom post look there first .
jje
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I'm assuming that you are refering to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
However, I have similar questions as the original poster.
I have CF-Root rooted stock firmware (Sweden, unbranded) and would like to update to the latest available (OTA failed). I know that I can download from sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com, but I have no idea which one to use.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9300&r=1
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9300
What has to match? CSC, Country/Carrier? Please enlighten me.
Well I'm new to the galaxy series so I couldn't be 100% sure about what you need to match to be sure you get right one. But I do know if you've used cf root you can still connect to kies, you could connect and either check firmware upgrade version then download that vers from one of the sites or update your phone with kies then type *#1234# in the dialler then using that info download that vers of the firmware to have in the future.
If you do go kies option you'll most likely need to cf root once upgraded and I can't be 100% sure it'll work as I updated my phone with kies before rooting but I know cf root doesn't change anything major so kies should still be able to upgrade.
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I'm trying to avoid using Kies. Don't want to install it even. Still "download from one of the sites" is not too assuring. How do I know what sites to trust?
Also, my question was rather does me download have to match entirely or is it enough with the same region?
E.g. one of the links above has the Italian LF6 as latest version. Can I use that?
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shaft77 said:
I'm trying to avoid using Kies. Don't want to install it even. Still "download from one of the sites" is not too assuring. How do I know what sites to trust?
Also, my question was rather does me download have to match entirely or is it enough with the same region?
E.g. one of the links above has the Italian LF6 as latest version. Can I use that?
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well i use sammobile as its the one quoted in the cf root post under the uninstall instructions, I didnt know about samsung-updates till today. Well u could just install kies to see what firmware code its showing as the upgrade then uninstall. Im just checking sammobile at mo for ya
edit:- when u type *#1234# into your keypad whats the 3 codes it spits out?
I checked the sites out and it seems only the full roms are available. Actually I'd prefer just to flash the firmware so that I don't loose all my apps and settings. Or is there a way around this? I realise it's a lame question, but I'm new...
Here is the result of *#1234#
AP: I9300XXALE8
CP: I9300DXLE8
CSC: I9300LBALE5
Thanks for the help
Jiiins said:
I checked the sites out and it seems only the full roms are available. Actually I'd prefer just to flash the firmware so that I don't loose all my apps and settings. Or is there a way around this? I realise it's a lame question, but I'm new...
Here is the result of *#1234#
AP: I9300XXALE8
CP: I9300DXLE8
CSC: I9300LBALE5
Thanks for the help
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Yeah there orig samsung roms(firmwares), trick is to get the one for your country/region
Ok , if your sure the updated firmware should be a ALF6 version theres only 2 on sammobile
1. Germany unbranded
2. Italy
Wheres about are u from?
Have you tried the kies update method i mentioned earlier?
Kies is samsungs official software for managing your samsung android device it can sync contacts, backup data etc etc but also to update official firmware.
http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/JSP
I have it installed but not using it for backups etc just for when firmware updates are available.
Youve used cf root so the kies method should work ok but youll just need to reroot afterwards.
After several attempts, I managed to use Kies... I had to use a different USB port and it worked.
Thanks a lot!
i brought SAMSUNG GALAXY SII GT-I9100 from usa. right now am living in dhaka, bangladesh.
my phone is running on android 2.3.3.
PDA : I9100XWKF3
PHONE: I9100XXKF1
CSC:I9100OJVKF3
when ever i try to upgrade my phone via samsung kies or via phone>about phone>check for upgrade, it says no upgrade found. why? my kies is updated. anyone can help?
btw i do not want to root my phone.
nirban said:
i brought SAMSUNG GALAXY SII GT-I9100 from usa. right now am living in dhaka, bangladesh.
my phone is running on android 2.3.3.
PDA : I9100XWKF3
PHONE: I9100XXKF1
CSC:I9100OJVKF3
when ever i try to upgrade my phone via samsung kies or via phone>about phone>check for upgrade, it says no upgrade found. why? my kies is updated. anyone can help?
btw i do not want to root my phone.
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You dont have to root your phone. Go to www.sammobile.com, find a stock ics firmware you want and then flash through odin.
so if i use I9100XXLQ5 open europe, next time am i getting official upgrade from samsung or i have to upgrade manualy :/
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nirban said:
so if i use I9100XXLQ5 open europe, next time am i getting official upgrade from samsung or i have to upgrade manualy :/
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You get update via kies. Just make sure xxlq5 isnt the one with a warning triangle in samfirmware...
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LQ5 and LPM are leaked ROMs. Don't flash it. Especially you're using stock kernel.
I have an unlocked s3 originaly from three.co.UK now using on t-mobile
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Is this update?
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meant to say.... is this up to date? as the phone has been unlocked i am unsure How i will recieve updates.
What do you mean is it up to date ??
What does KIES say ???
Ask 3 UK what their latest firmware is ..
You are dependent upon your vendor to push out the updates
Or are you asking is what is the last released firmware that may not be for your phone ??
LG8 LG9 some countries only LH1 some countries only modem only update .
You could join XDA Developers and flash whatever you want .
jje
KIES says it is uptodate. ut i see there are more recent ones on xda.
This phone was bought via ebay as unlocked, i am using a t mobile sim , I have no idea if i should expect t mobile/samsung or three.co.uk (who the phone is from originally) to update any firmware. I am not keen on rooting and flashing as everything is working and i am more concerned about a reliable device. I guess there are differences if done OTA or via USB/Kies ?
felixthecat said:
KIES says it is uptodate. ut i see there are more recent ones on xda.
Yes but not for your phone but they will work on your phone .
This phone was bought via ebay as unlocked, i am using a t mobile sim , I have no idea if i should expect t mobile/samsung or three.co.uk (who the phone is from originally) to update any firmware.
The original seller 3UK is your update souirce ..
I am not keen on rooting
But a stock rom does not require rooting its a standard Samsung rom
and flashing as everything is working and i am more concerned about a reliable device. I guess there are differences if done OTA or via USB/Kies
OTA is usually a smaller patched firmware Kies would be a full rewrite .
But thats guesswork not seen Kies or OTA on my phones for years .
99% of XDA involves rooting or flashing as that's why we exist .
jje
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thanks for your help
just flashed LG8 using this post.. phew..
I9300XXBLG8 Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9300XXBLG8 (4.0.4)
Region Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 26 July 2012
Modem: XXLG8
CSC: OXABLG8
Change List: 928452
Separate Kernel: Download (.TAR)
Separate Modem: Download (.TAR)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
your right no need to root as is an official ROM, three.co.uk stuff has gone. not sure how i will update from now on.
felixthecat said:
thanks for your help
just flashed LG8 using this post.. phew..
I9300XXBLG8 Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9300XXBLG8 (4.0.4)
Region Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 26 July 2012
Modem: XXLG8
CSC: OXABLG8
Change List: 928452
Separate Kernel: Download (.TAR)
Separate Modem: Download (.TAR)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
your right no need to root as is an official ROM, three.co.uk stuff has gone. not sure how i will update from now on.
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Same method probably even the same thread
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however now using Kies it says your device does not support software upgrading via vies. I guess i may get OTA ones.
If Kies says this, your phone isnt on the software version it shipped with.
is that a problem ?, i guess it is because i flashed the above ?
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is that a problem ?, i guess it is because i flashed the above ?
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You could join XDA Developers and flash stock firmware or branded firmware or via CHECKFUS .
About time OTA and KIES where banned on this forum .
jje