Hi guys,
I own a Galaxy S3 and i rooted it a while back to get Open VPN working on it.
Its currently on andriod version 4.0.4 (baseband version : i900XXLE8)
I'm on the o2 network here in Ireland.
I'm trying to upgrade it to jellybeans (4.1.4 i believe) to make use of the allShare Cast with my Samsung Smart TV.
However im not to sure where to begin.
I see alot of post like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910947
but stuff like this is confusing me "LI3 to LIF", LIF to LIG, etc..
I dont want to loose all my phone stuff like, messages, email, phone numbers, etc.
I've also seen the you recommended titanium backup, i've just download this and backed up "backup all user apps"
So what do i do next?
DarkSlice
You could just use Kies it download the latest version and use Odin.
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Why not read the basics first if you dont know the difference between LI3 to LIF" .
Looking at the link you posted spells DANGER you are either in the wrong Forum as this is I9300 or you are looking to flash the firmware for another phone on your phone = big big trouble no phone working .In other words the link is to the Sprint firmware not the I9300 .
BASICS .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
Download latest version from here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9300&pcode=3IE&os=1&type=1#firmware
Install using ODIN.
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delsus said:
You could just use Kies it download the latest version and use Odin.
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just tried this,
"Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via kies."
Current Firmware version : PDA:LE8 / PHONE:LE8 / CSC:LE8 (KOR)
and im downloading the Ireland : o2 : 4.1.2 version from SamMobile now.
Unless you are in Korea you have the wrong CSC, to update via Kies you will need to use the CSC select app from the play store. If you are in Ireland check the correct CSC (UK is BTU not sure if it would be the same for Ireland.)
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Hey bro, update all your stuff with titaniumbackup or an app like sms backup, plus you can contact sync with gmail.
Then find a nice rom you like, flash the newest recovery on there from PhilZ then flash your rom and restore your backups. Done. Shouldnt take very long.
I can recommend this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005845
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Hello guys, i bought SG 2 a week ago, there is android 2.2.
I have some questions, how i can to patch it? because i know that, there are more updated versions of android. Another question is, am i need in it?(patching)
How can i download apps, not from market? And is it safe?
P.s. Ssory for my english guys(. Need ur help.
Wrong section mate, and what do you mean by patching and no Warez talk allowed.
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patching= updating version
Kellyxoxo said:
patching= updating version
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Read the stickies, and check out Intratechs thread there is a guide in there in how to update a stock ROM, I suggest you try a stock ROM first.
It's in the original Android development thread.
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Intratechs ROM
what it means?
the simplest way to update the firmware would be to plug it into the pc and connect it via samsung Kies and it should automatically tell you that there is an update available just download and install it however please backup ure data before doing anything.
I was on Samsung GT-I9100 / I9100XXK14 / 2.635.7-I9100XXK14 before rooting and flashing custom roms. On 2nd flash I lost all sms and call logs (nothing else) while using Titanium Backup Pro. I also had backed up in Kies. But found out I can't restore from Kies becuz it doesn't recognize custom rom. Purchased TB after I lost original XXK14 firmware due to a botched backup on my part. Can anyone help me get back to my XXK14 firmware temorarily so I cans restore sms and call logs?
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I was on Samsung GT-I9100 / I9100XXK14 / 2.635.7-I9100XXK14 before rooting and flashing custom roms. On 2nd flash I lost all sms and call logs (nothing else) while using Titanium Backup Pro. I also had backed up in Kies. But found out I can't restore from Kies becuz it doesn't recognize custom rom. Purchased TB after I lost original XXK14 firmware due to a botched backup on my part. Can anyone help me get back to my XXK14 firmware temorarily so I cans restore sms and call logs?
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I am in the same boat. I am running westcrip ics remix. I find it little buggy I want to return to my stock, but haven't found solution yet. I tried to look for stock rom ....couldn't find it.
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Hey search the forums lots of helpful threads to use odin to flash back a stock rom.
Heres a link to a specific stock rom, KI4 is in the list.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Also for help with random questions and using ODIN to flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Saw this link earlier but the XXK14 download link is broken and I'm not knowledgable as to what other stock roms I can use here in the U.S. on AT&T (not sure that carrier is an issue other than the fact ATT is GSM / HSPA+ 21 Mbps). I'd really appreciate directions to an alternate XXK14 link and/or another compatible GB 2.3.5 stock firmware.
Search Samfirmware.com
tlmacson said:
Saw this link earlier but the XXK14 download link is broken and I'm not knowledgable as to what other stock roms I can use here in the U.S. on AT&T (not sure that carrier is an issue other than the fact ATT is GSM / HSPA+ 21 Mbps). I'd really appreciate directions to an alternate XXK14 link and/or another compatible GB 2.3.5 stock firmware.
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I did it. Back to stock 2.3.6 unrooted all good.
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rdhalla said:
I did it. Back to stock 2.3.6 unrooted all good.
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Can you supply a link please, as this is the 1 I am looking for? Thanks in Advance.
chunderman said:
Can you supply a link please, as this is the 1 I am looking for? Thanks in Advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23561521#post23561521
What continent do you live in, I need this in order to display the correct firmware downloads for your area and ROM version.
Chris.
themadba said:
What continent do you live in, I need this in order to display the correct firmware downloads for your area and ROM version.
Chris.
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Sorry, I live in the UK. Thanks in advance.
The USB port has gone and I want to return it during warranty.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23561521#post23561521
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Thats this thread?
Sure ! Lemme get back home and ill post with all the required links.
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Thats this thread?
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Specifically to the post that said to search on samfirmware.com.
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Specifically to the post that said to search on samfirmware.com.
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I've checked and can't see anything there. Thanks.
Alternatively use Check Fus, Google it.
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Here is what you need to do
1. Get Check FUS downloader: LINK
2. Run FUS Select you Carrier / Region / Model and Download the Stock firmware for your phone.
3. Backup anything you need. You will need to wipe the data and the cache from Recovery mode before you flash the downloaded Fware..
4. Use ODIN and Flash the Downloaded Stock Firmware to your phone. You will loose the root access and you should have your stock back. Yeah before Install Wipe data and cache.
Lemme know if that works. If any doubt... just ask. Dont do anything wrong i'll try to help if i know the answer.
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I've checked and can't see anything there. Thanks.
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Did you try the "firmwares" link??
I have concerns about you flashing your phone if you can't navigate a website... No offense. I'm not trying to be insulting, but it's really easy to find.
Hi guys,
I'm a newbie so please bare with me. I have a Virgin Mobile UK Samsung Galaxy S2 which was on Gingerbread 2.3.4 or 5. I foolishly flashed it yesterday to yes you guessed it, ICS 4.0.3. Now as far as the phone itself is concerned, everything is working pefectly fine. No issues whatsoever except now I've noticed that my carrier has changed to T-Mobile UK even though the phone has full functionality on the Virgin network still? Also I get the "This device cannot download firmware" message now when connected to Kies.
Have I totally ruined my phones chances of downloading any official firmware in the furture now? And how can I correct the display of my carrier? I'm guessing I will have to find a stock ROM from somewhere and re-install. But doesn't that do something to a ROM install counter someware on the phone?
Thank you in advance.
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Hi guys,
I'm a newbie so please bare with me. I have a Virgin Mobile UK Samsung Galaxy S2 which was on Gingerbread 2.3.4 or 5. I foolishly flashed it yesterday to yes you guessed it, ICS 4.0.3. Now as far as the phone itself is concerned, everything is working pefectly fine. No issues whatsoever except now I've noticed that my carrier has changed to T-Mobile UK even though the phone has full functionality on the Virgin network still? Also I get the "This device cannot download firmware" message now when connected to Kies.
Have I totally ruined my phones chances of downloading any official firmware in the furture now? And how can I correct the display of my carrier? I'm guessing I will have to find a stock ROM from somewhere and re-install. But doesn't that do something to a ROM install counter someware on the phone?
Thank you in advance.
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You are fine. Nothing has gone wrong. Use the FUS and get the stock firmware for you phone. Flash it via ODIN... Read the above few posts.
For your Flash counter and Bin counter, You can reset it back to zero. Look for Triangle.apk . TO use that you need to have a rooted device. Super user permissions... so run Triangle while you have rooted device? If not then root it to reset the bin or flash counter ( If you want) or just flash back the stock Fware..
No you havent ruined you phone. You can download all official firmwares. Just wait for the offical ICS for your region.
Hi,
Thanks for the quick reply. So just to clarify... If I re-install the stock firmware there will be no need to root the device and install the program that resets the counters?
Also, I've noticed that Virgin Mobile UK isn't listed under my territory?
Thanks again.
E-Nigma said:
Hi,
Thanks for the quick reply. So just to clarify... If I re-install the stock firmware there will be no need to root the device and install the program that resets the counters?
Also, I've noticed that Virgin Mobile UK isn't listed under my territory?
Thanks again.
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From memory the only CSC that has Virgin UK is the CPW one Carphone Warehouse . Flash that or enter network settings manually .
jje
Hi all,
I have bought my Samsung galaxy S2 [i9100 model] yesterday. Now I have installed Samsung Kies as well. But when I connect to Kies, it prompts me saying that,
"A new firmware is available. Do you want to upgrade?
Current Version: PDA:KF3/PHONE:KE4/CSC:KF3 (INU)
Latest version: PDA:KL1/PHONE:KL1/CSC:KL1 (INU)
Update?"
I am pretty new to this stuff. Can someone please tell me what am I supposed to do here? Should I click the update and update this latest firmware? What are the advantages or dis-advanatages of doing so? Do I need to backup my personal data before that? Will it format my phone? So many things going on in my mind...
Any help would be appreciated!
I would update the firmware. Advantage is that you have the latest firmware version in your region. Always do a backup. In your case since you just bought the phone I am assuming that you have not rooted, so I would definitely do a backup using Kies. Once updated, you can restore your backup because the update will wipe everything. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
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I have only copied my contacts from my old phone to new one using the .csv file. And I have that file with me as well. Other than that there is nothing that I have done with my SGS2.
By the way, what is rooting? Do I need to root before I update the firmware? It's seems more like a super user type stuff, but how do we do it? Please bear with me as I am totally new to this stuff...
Hope you guys will help me out. Or please direct me to some good link where I can understand all these things and how to do them?
goldest said:
By the way, what is rooting? Do I need to root before I update the firmware?
No steer clear until you have read the FAQS the Guides and understand ,#
It's seems more like a super user type stuff,
THIS IS A DEVELOPERS FORUM
but how do we do it? Please bear with me as I am totally new to this stuff...
READ and LEARN
BASICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442549
jje
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Very good advice jjegan. Read through his link.
Do google search "benefit of root on android"to learn more.
In the mean time, update your firmware using kies. This will not require root. Kies backup will backup contacts, photos, music, phone settings etc. Do the backup prior to update. Good luck!
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HI,
I have recently bought Samsung galaxy S2 from Ebay. It is original Samsung galaxy S2. Surprisingly i got a note from the seller that i cannot upgrade the OS.
The current version info :
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Modul No: GT-I9100
Android version : 2.3.4
Baseband version : 9100XXKG1
Kernal Version :2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526 [email protected]#2
Build Number : GINGERBREAD.XXKG1
I tried using Kies software to upgrade my OS. But this software does not list any new firmware for upgrade.
So i don't know how to upgrade to the latest OS.
Also if there are any problem during up-gradation will i be able to revert back to old firmware.
Sincere thanks
Hey bro! Did u try to install it via odin?
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Not smart posting your email address (or anything else of a personal nature) to the forum when you have the PM system. You're begging to get spammed.
MistahBungle said:
Not smart posting your email address (or anything else of a personal nature) to the forum when you have the PM system. You're begging to get spammed.
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i'm sorry! i didn't knew. i edited it.
gevamran said:
Hey bro! Did u try to install it via odin?
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Hey thanks for your interest. Actually i am new to android world. If you feel this upgrade in this OS is possible then i can try using ODIN.
Do you know how to install use ODIN to upgrade. Any user guide for ODIN download and configure. Please share me the related threads so that i can see that to upgrade.
Once again thanks for your interest.
lovesamsungS2 said:
Hey thanks for your interest. Actually i am new to android world. If you feel this upgrade in this OS is possible then i can try using ODIN.
Do you know how to install use ODIN to upgrade. Any user guide for ODIN download and configure. Please share me the related threads so that i can see that to upgrade.
Once again thanks for your interest.
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go to sammobile.com and download the firmware and the odin manual , that should explain , or just google a video on youtube
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282 ... all you need to know
lovesamsungS2 said:
Hey thanks for your interest. Actually i am new to android world. If you feel this upgrade in this OS is possible then i can try using ODIN.
Do you know how to install use ODIN to upgrade. Any user guide for ODIN download and configure. Please share me the related threads so that i can see that to upgrade.
Once again thanks for your interest.
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Check the link below for Guide on how to flash stock firmware using ODIN ma8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13712988&postcount=2
Also u can dwnld the OS (stock firmware) from www.sammobile.com.
skarma103 said:
go to sammobile.com and download the firmware and the odin manual , that should explain , or just google a video on youtube
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282 ... all you need to know
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Thank you. Between i have reffered the forum link which you have sent and looks useful.
I think i have to root my phone. I am starting the process. Will let you know the update.
Sun90 said:
Check the link below for Guide on how to flash stock firmware using ODIN ma8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13712988&postcount=2
Also u can dwnld the OS (stock firmware) from www.sammobile.com.
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Hi, I actually verified sammobile link and searched for i9100.
I can see several firmware verison 4.1.2 and lesser. I am planning to download one of this one. But which country i need to select.
I purchased this phone from Ebay (honkhong seller) . I am in India. Even India FM is not playing int my phone.
I am confused which firmware to download. Can you help me
lovesamsungS2 said:
Hi, I actually verified sammobile link and searched for i9100.
I can see several firmware verison 4.1.2 and lesser. I am planning to download one of this one. But which country i need to select.
I purchased this phone from Ebay (honkhong seller) . I am in India. Even India FM is not playing int my phone.
I am confused which firmware to download. Can you help me
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Now i am in 4.1.2. I have upgraded via ODIN 1.85.
Now i have to root my phone. Any best link which i can refer for rooting ?
I'm still running stock 4.1.1 but my phone is rooted. It won't accept the 4.2 update and 4.3 will be available soon (already got 4.3 for my Nexus). How do I update without losing the root?
use mobile odin pro it is in the play store. $5 or $6 . there is an option called everoot. it will inject supersu directly into the rom. you can download any 4.12 stock rom from sammobile.com put it on your external sd card then flash with mobile odin .
ashraf sharif said:
use mobile odin pro it is in the play store. $5 or $6 . there is an option called everoot. it will inject supersu directly into the rom. you can download any 4.12 stock rom from sammobile.com put it on your external sd card then flash with mobile odin .
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Will I be able to flash 4.2 and also 4.3 when it's released?
all firmwares from sammobile can be flashed with odin. including the leaked 4.2 which has been available since june. Being rooted may prevent you from upgrading ota but not with odin
ashraf sharif said:
use mobile odin pro it is in the play store. $5 or $6 . there is an option called everoot. it will inject supersu directly into the rom. you can download any 4.12 stock rom from sammobile.com put it on your external sd card then flash with mobile odin .
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I am unable to download the file from samobile. It stops after 12 K.
nastypup said:
I'm still running stock 4.1.1 but my phone is rooted. It won't accept the 4.2 update and 4.3 will be available soon (already got 4.3 for my Nexus). How do I update without losing the root?
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Read the "read before rooting" link in my signature.
Btw, there is no 4.2 update and 4.3 is MILES off
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just noticed you are with sprint. it is my understanding that sprint devices are cdma . the GT-I9300 is an international gsm phone. it is different in its hardware than the us variants . if the model number of you phone is not GT-I9300 than you are in the wrong forum. Be very careful and do not flash any firmware that is not specific to your device. you can BRICK YOUR PHONE.
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just noticed you are with sprint. it is my understanding that sprint devices are cdma . the GT-I9300 is an international gsm phone. it is different in its hardware than the us
var8iants . if the model number of you phone is not GT-I9300 than you are in the wrong forum. Be very careful and do not flash any firmware that is not specific to your device. you can BRICK YOUR PHONE.
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When I went to Sammobile, I typed in SPH-L710 in the firmware section and it pulled up the cdma file for 4.1.2. However, I was unable to download it. Each time, it failed after 1-12K and the file is 833 MB. Do you have a link for better download site?
This is the wrong forum you do not have I9300/I9305 .
You are presumably from USA then read the USA sticky at the top of every page .
jje
rootSU said:
Read the "read before rooting" link in my signature.
Btw, there is no 4.2 update and 4.3 is MILES off
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My phone has been rooted for 6 months. If it weren't, then I would have been able to use the OTA update.
no I do not. another option is to upgrade through kies. you will lose root. but you probably can root again after updating, you might find a torrent copy of the file to download if you prefer odin. good luck. also please post in the sprint forum . It is assumed if you are posting in this forum that you have the GT-I9300 . any help or advice you get here may not be applicable to your device and may even cause you to damage it.
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Read the "read before rooting" link in my signature.
Btw, there is no 4.2 update and 4.3 is MILES off
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So true. They should probably skip 4.2.2 and directly get on with 4.3 (q3/q4 maybe)
Sent from the state where marijuana is NOT illegal..
JJEgan said:
This is the wrong forum you do not have I9300/I9305 .
You are presumably from USA then read the USA sticky at the top of every page .
jje
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Sorry I posted in the wrong Forum.
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My phone has been rooted for 6 months.
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It wasn't relevant that you're already rooted. My point is, this is something you should have known before rooting, which is why the thread "read before rooting" has the answer to your question.
Although since you don't even have this phone, all bets are off.
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