Hi, my galaxy s3 is a vodafone device but I have unlocked the device to work with a different sim, do I flash vodafone stock or unlock stock?
AndroidAlistair said:
Hi, my galaxy s3 is a vodafone device but I have unlocked the device to work with a different sim, do I flash vodafone stock or unlock stock?
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Unlocked stock rom`s brings you the newest version usualy a lot faster than provider rom`s and you`ll have no Vodafone bloatware.
Well the choice us completely up to you.
If you like/want the vodaphone apps then flash voda firmare.
But if your not really bothered either way then tgen unbranded.
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Thanks guys, Ill just post tgen
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Hello,
I am thinking about flashing Intratech´s latest Frankenstein Rom(XILA2) but my S2 is locked to Vodafone. Should I unlock before I flash or is it ok to flash a non Vodafone Rom even with the phone locked?
Thank´s
The carrier has nothing to do with whether the rom will work or not. Its more important whether the rom is made for your phone. However, if for example you live in one country and flash a rom from another, there could be some complications.
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Unlock app by Chainfire
https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode
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Mad_Rick said:
Hello,
I am thinking about flashing Intratech´s latest Frankenstein Rom(XILA2) but my S2 is locked to Vodafone. Should I unlock before I flash or is it ok to flash a non Vodafone Rom even with the phone locked?
Thank´s
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If you don't want to unlock i guess you can look into
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
for carrier branded firmwares they are updated just as rapidly i guess
Phalanx7621 said:
The carrier has nothing to do with whether the rom will work or not. Its more important whether the rom is made for your phone. However, if for example you live in one country and flash a rom from another, there could be some complications.
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So in your opinion it doesn’t matter if the phone is locked or not, what matters is if the Rom includes your country. Right?
I want to flash Intratech´s Frankenstein Rom "PDA: XILA2| Modem/phone: XXKL1| CSC: XEUKH2", what should I pay attention to?
Thanks for the quick reply
UpInTheAir said:
Unlock app by Chainfire
https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode
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I installed the app and have the unlock code, my only problem is if the phone needs to go in for warranty reasons
Thanks for the reply UpInTheAir
digi_fort said:
If you don't want to unlock i guess you can look into
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
for carrier branded firmwares they are updated just as rapidly i guess
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I would like to try out the latest carrier free roms
Thanks digi_fort
[QUOTE=Mad_Rick;2150911, what matters is if the Rom includes your country. Right?
No any rom on any i9100 International will work .You may need to change CSC for local networks . likewise modem and language versions may not be relevant to you .
But it is easier to pick a firmware that has been issued for your area .
I want to flash Intratech´s Frankenstein Rom "PDA: XILA2| Modem/phone: XXKL1| CSC: XEUKH2", what should I pay attention to?
Following the instructions in the thread is all .
Warranty = flash stock rom or your branded network rom reset custom rom counter if above zero .
jje
I´m sorry guys I´m a complete noob to android and I am getting a little confused
What I’m understanding from your explanations is that I can leave my phone locked to Vodafone Portugal and flash any generic/unbranded rom because the lock state has no influence over what rom I flash. And when flashing a rom I must choose the right CSC for my country witch in my case should be "TPH..."(Portugal). Is that right?
If I flash Intratech´s Frankenstein Rom (PDA: XILA2| Modem/phone: XXKL1| CSC: XEUKH2) which doesn’t have a TPH... CSC can I flash a multiCSC package like OXXKE2 that includes TPH?
Thank you for your patience !!
Yes to all.
Unlock phone is to allow non carrier Sim cards to work.
Rooting allows the flashing of custom ROM, kernels, themes, mods, certain apps (root SU permission) etc.
Just flash back the required csc, you will loose you data, so backup to PC first.
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UpInTheAir said:
Yes to all.
Unlock phone is to allow non carrier Sim cards to work.
Rooting allows the flashing of custom ROM, kernels, themes, mods, certain apps (root SU permission) etc.
Just flash back the required csc, you will loose you data, so backup to PC first.
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Thanks once again UpInTheAir
One more question. If I unlock it can it be relocked?
Mad_Rick said:
One more question. If I unlock it can it be relocked?
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I have no idea, and never heard of it. You would think possible though. I think the only way someone would know us if they actually put in a different carrier SIM.
Maybe check out Chainfire's thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092451
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Hello XDA former go'ers,
I would appreciate a few nods or shakes of the head before I consider proceeding with this...
I have a Galaxy S3 network locked to Three. (with their giant 3 logo appearing when I turn it on being a give away).
Can I just flash the BTU unlocked UK firmware to it via the ODIN software?
I assume you do not need to get the phone network unlocked first. (can do that later)
If anyone has links to the best stock firmware file available right now and the most up to date ODIN that would be appreciated too
Thanks
garyfm said:
Hello XDA former go'ers,
I would appreciate a few nods or shakes of the head before I consider proceeding with this...
I have a Galaxy S3 network locked to Three. (with their giant 3 logo appearing when I turn it on being a give away).
Can I just flash the BTU unlocked UK firmware to it via the ODIN software?
I assume you do not need to get the phone network unlocked first. (can do that later)
If anyone has links to the best stock firmware file available right now and the most up to date ODIN that would be appreciated too
Thanks
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Hi mate,
Yes you can flash the network branding free rom via odin (very easy to do)
You also don't need to be unlocked to do so... But keep in mind that flashing a non 3 rom wont unlock the phone and you will still have to do so to use on other networks.
If you need any further help with it then drop me a PM and I'll help you all the way.
Thank you, the firmware flashing went without a problem.
Anyone know of a good reliable unlocking service to make a galaxy s3 on meteor ireland sim free?
kakesen said:
Anyone know of a good reliable unlocking service to make a galaxy s3 on meteor ireland sim free?
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Yes... I used eBay and it worked like a charm.. If you still need to unlock then drop me a PM and I will send you the seller name.
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Check out Supercurio's unlock. It's uploaded on play market.
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Hi guys, just a generic question. What does it mean when the phone is unlocked? I got an unlocked Galaxy S III I9300 and I'm using it on US T-Mobile. Curiously, the phone came with a lot of German T-Mobile bloatware. Are all I9300 not the same? Is it possible to make it completely carrier free? Please enlighten me
It means its not locked to a network .
Branded means its branded by a carrier/network.provider .
Flashing stock rom will remove the branding .
jje
Thanks for the info. Is there a way to update to the stock rom officially through kies or something? And I'm just wondering, are there any carriers in Europe that use stock rom?
Thanks
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sam-san said:
Thanks for the info. Is there a way to update to the stock rom officially through kies or something? And I'm just wondering, are there any carriers in Europe that use stock rom?
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If you do it through KIES, it will keep all the branding, because it will update the ROM for the same CSC (operator-specific firmware) you have.
You need to first install, using Odin or MobileODIN, an unbranded firmware. All countries have branded and unbranded firmwares.
For instance, an UK unbranded ROM can be downloaded like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28367295#post28367295
There are unbranded ROMs for all European countries. Use CheckFus to figure out what their CSC code is.
Thanks. So after i flash an unbranded firmware i can get the unbranded rom updates? And it won't wipe my phone right. Does samsung sell the I9300 with unbranded firmware and rom anywhere in Europe? Personally got mine on Amazon.
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sam-san said:
Thanks. So after i flash an unbranded firmware i can get the unbranded rom updates? And it won't wipe my phone right. Does samsung sell the I9300 with unbranded firmware and rom anywhere in Europe? Personally got mine on Amazon.
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Providers sales outlets networks may sell unbranded and or unlocked throughout the world .
CPW car-phone warehouse UK is unbranded and unlocked .
jje
Check Fus shows my csc is I9300DTMLH2
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sam-san said:
Thanks. So after i flash an unbranded firmware i can get the unbranded rom updates? And it won't wipe my phone right. Does samsung sell the I9300 with unbranded firmware and rom anywhere in Europe? Personally got mine on Amazon.
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- It won't wipe your phone, UNLESS you tell it to.
- There aren't that many OTA updates anyway, so don't worry about it. Besides, when an update is released, you can install it on your phone using the Odin or MobileOdin methods long before it is available on the OTA. None of these require you to wipe your phone.
to use Odin you don't need root, but you do if you want to use mobileOdin.
I've flashed over 20 stock unbranded ROMs on my S III and I never did a data wipe on it, and yet it works flawlessly.
Using the top-right panel of CheckFus, you can download ANY CSC you want as long as it is for the GT-I9300. You don't have to keep it locked to a specific CSC. For Germany I believe the unbranded CSC is coded DBT (or something like that).
Hey, thanks for the info. The website for Checkfus Downloader isn't working. Do you have a link to it or can you post it here? From what I've read, CHANGING the CSC will wipe the phone right. Is there any reason for me to change the CSC to UK or something? I don't really care if the default language is German as long as I can change it to English. I just want to get rid of the bloatware and get an unbranded firmware/rom.
EDIT: Found the firmware on SamMobile. Thanks for the DBT tip.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=6505
I just want to confirm flashing that won't wipe my phone? Because the CSC is different isn't it?
EDIT 2: Read your post again. So flashing the firmware won't actually change the CSC right. I just won't be able to keep the unbranded rom if I update via KIES?
Simonetti2011 said:
- It won't wipe your phone, UNLESS you tell it to.
- There aren't that many OTA updates anyway, so don't worry about it. Besides, when an update is released, you can install it on your phone using the Odin or MobileOdin methods long before it is available on the OTA. None of these require you to wipe your phone.
to use Odin you don't need root, but you do if you want to use mobileOdin.
I've flashed over 20 stock unbranded ROMs on my S III and I never did a data wipe on it, and yet it works flawlessly.
Using the top-right panel of CheckFus, you can download ANY CSC you want as long as it is for the GT-I9300. You don't have to keep it locked to a specific CSC. For Germany I believe the unbranded CSC is coded DBT (or something like that).
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-Ok, so. Basically I can flash any unbranded firmware I want (UK, German, etc...) regardless of the CSC.
-I just have to use Odin everytime I want to update.
-Also, will I lose the unlock?
-Will there be issues with the modem/baseband/CSC incompatibility or something.
P.S. I keep asking if Odin will wipe my phone because I used to own a Galaxy S 1, and Odin was basically the last resort to flash your phone back to stock, and it was always a wipe.
Thank you.
I have a galaxy s 3 which was given to me as a gift. It was on orange, but was unlocked for me so that I can use it on o2.
I have no idea how it was unlocked, but im unsure about upgrading the software through kies.
Can I still upgrade my software through kies to the latest jellybean? Because ive been waiting for the upgrade on my phone and it still hasnt come up. infact i dont have the option to check for updates either
what shall i do? I dont know if ill lose my data or block my phone by upgrading to jellybean via kies
help please
Your phone maybe unlocked but have the same carrier firmware. You need to flash via Odin a unbranded firmware, as if you do update by kies it may lock your phone again.
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thanks, how do I do that? i dont know much about phones/software/etc
Hi actually my doubt is that i ve an unlocked Galaxy S2 From T-mobiles UK. I'm using it in INDIA
When i connect it to samsung kies. It's showing that your firmware is not supported.
So i googled for stock ROM and finally found the ICS 4.0.4 ( Now running 4.0.3) sammobile site and downloaded it
Now my doubt is that if i download and flash with that ROMS will my mobile be "locked" again??
Thanks in Advance:fingers-crossed:
prabhacap said:
Hi actually my doubt is that i ve an unlocked Galaxy S2 From T-mobiles UK. I'm using it in INDIA
When i connect it to samsung kies. It's showing that your firmware is not supported.
So i googled for stock ROM and finally found the ICS 4.0.4 ( Now running 4.0.3) sammobile site and downloaded it
Now my doubt is that if i download and flash with that ROMS will my mobile be unlocked again??
Thanks in Advance:fingers-crossed:
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It probably will.If you search youll see its easy to unlock it again.
theunderling said:
It probably will.If you search youll see its easy to unlock it again.
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So after flashing in which app can i root and unlock it??
prabhacap said:
So after flashing in which app can i root and unlock it??
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A rooted kernel and Spockys app.
And are you not tempted to press that search button.
I guys.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (G925F) that was originally locked to Vodafone UK. I have unlocked the phone (a few months ago) by using the IMEI. At the moment the phone is rooted (still using the original ROM) and my CSC is still VOD. Just the information that when I rooted the phone I've tripped Knox.
Now I would like to install a BTU stock ROM. Can I simply download it and flash it or will I have any trouble doing so?
Thank you very much guys.
RicardoRazz said:
I guys.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (G925F) that was originally locked to Vodafone UK. I have unlocked the phone (a few months ago) by using the IMEI. At the moment the phone is rooted (still using the original ROM) and my CSC is still VOD. Just the information that when I rooted the phone I've tripped Knox.
Now I would like to install a BTU stock ROM. Can I simply download it and flash it or will I have any trouble doing so?
Thank you very much guys.
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Just download and flash it mate :good: will work fine
callumbr1 said:
Just download and flash it mate :good: will work fine
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Will do! Thank you for the reply