Thinking of going back to stock - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
Im thinking of going back to stock firmware and stock recovery file.
The problem is that im trying to find the samsung's stock firmware (4.1.2).
i found these over at sammobile.com :
Country/Carrier Date Android PDA CSC Download Unlock Info
Cyprus (Cytamobile Vodafone) 2013 January 4.1.2 I9300XXELLA I9300OXXELL1 Download Unlock Info
Cyprus (Cytamobile Vodafone) 2012 December 4.1.2 I9300XXELL4 I9300OXXELK4 Download Unlock Info
I don't know if these are the correct ones please advice. Also which of them i should use in case these are the correct ones?
Furthermore from what i understand and correct me f i am wrong , these firmwares appear to have some kind of simlock on them ?
My phone was bought from the specific carrier as shown above (cytamobile vodafone) but the phone doesn't have any kind of simlock on it so im not sure that the above 2 links i found are correct.
im looking forward for your help
thank you

subfire91 said:
Hi guys,
Im thinking of going back to stock firmware and stock recovery file.
The problem is that im trying to find the samsung's stock firmware (4.1.2).
i found these over at sammobile.com :
Country/Carrier Date Android PDA CSC Download Unlock Info
Cyprus (Cytamobile Vodafone) 2013 January 4.1.2 I9300XXELLA I9300OXXELL1 Download Unlock Info
Cyprus (Cytamobile Vodafone) 2012 December 4.1.2 I9300XXELL4 I9300OXXELK4 Download Unlock Info
I don't know if these are the correct ones please advice. Also which of them i should use in case these are the correct ones?
Furthermore from what i understand and correct me f i am wrong , these firmwares appear to have some kind of simlock on them ?
My phone was bought from the specific carrier as shown above (cytamobile vodafone) but the phone doesn't have any kind of simlock on it so im not sure that the above 2 links i found are correct.
im looking forward for your help
thank you
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you ain't having a nandroid from your original ROM?
If not, choose the most up-to-date one for your carrier, phone and region and flash it, that's it I guess.
Remember though, to reset counter (if it is not still 0), if you want to send it back to service.

chrismast said:
you ain't having a nandroid from your original ROM?
If not, choose the most up-to-date one for your carrier, phone and region and flash it, that's it I guess.
Remember though, to reset counter (if it is not still 0), if you want to send it back to service.
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Hi,
yes i have a nanodroid.
Is there any possibilty when i apply these stock firmwares , my phone to simlock ?
What is the difference between these two firmwares XXELLA and XXELL4?
Thank you

subfire91 said:
Hi,
yes i have a nanodroid.
Is there any possibilty when i apply these stock firmwares , my phone to simlock ?
What is the difference between these two firmwares XXELLA and XXELL4?
Thank you
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If you got a nandroid and you want to go back to stock, why not flash this one?
As your link shows, ELLA is newer than ELL4

No need to download anything on your own. Follow the thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2088809
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What is the reasoning behind you wanting to go back to stock?

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[Q] can i find out which firmware was originally on my galaxy s2

Hi i purchased a secound hand Galaxy S2
which need's repairing, is there anyway i can check if was factory ulocked or was locked to a network.
many thank's
Nigel
nigel1107 said:
Hi i purchased a secound hand Galaxy S2
which need's repairing, is there anyway i can check if was factory ulocked or was locked to a network.
many thank's
Nigel
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Hi
I also want to know what is my original firmware and modem version, because I forget to take screenshot of original version and after that I flashed it to many custom firmware version, but I have lag problem in HD video recording and sometime problem with middle button so I want to give it to Samsung service centre so I also need to know my original version and how to flash it , if anyone know let me know please,
btw I buy my phone from dialaphone.co.uk and its unlocked contract phone from O2 UK
Thanks
Urvish
onlinejobwork said:
Hi
I also want to know what is my original firmware and modem version, because I forget to take screenshot of original version and after that I flashed it to many custom firmware version, but I have lag problem in HD video recording and sometime problem with middle button so I want to give it to Samsung service centre so I also need to know my original version and how to flash it , if anyone know let me know please,
btw I buy my phone from dialaphone.co.uk and its unlocked contract phone from O2 UK
Thanks
Urvish
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You can use a XEU Firmware or the O2 UK Firmware, check the Firmware-Thread here in the Forum =>
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
I also have the same problem. I have bought my phone in Switzerland and live in France. I bought my phone on my own (it is not included in any contracts). Can I just take XWKJ2 Firmware from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
and tick PDA, Phone and CSC in Odin to reset my phone and have it working with Kies?
Easiest way is use an app called "checkfus" from the market. It's free.
Basically checkfus can search the same servers as kies does and find the latest firmware available from your carrier.
Then go to intratechs official carrier firmware thread and download the version that checkfus told you was the latest for your carrier.
Flash this via Odin following intratechs instructions.
Use a USB jig to get rid of any flash counter. Sets it to official firmware with 0 flash counter.
If you want at this stage you can do a wipe if you don't want any data on your phone.
At this point your phone will be as if you just unboxed it. kies should work and everything.
Hope this helps.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
I have download and installed checkfus and it is very easy to use
Thank You
Hey, I bought my S2 in TELE2, Croatia, I want to restore stock gingerbread... What should I use? I dont have Market on ICS nor mass storage, so help.
kr1pt said:
Hey, I bought my S2 in TELE2, Croatia, I want to restore stock gingerbread... What should I use? I dont have Market on ICS nor mass storage, so help.
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If it's a I9100 version this is your thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
I have the same question for my I9300 / Galaxy S3.
I'd like to thank all the people that posted an answer, but point out there is no answer.
I want to know if there is any way for me to find out what my original firmware was. And is there a way for a service center to check if the firmware matches the imei or serial number?
As long as its official Samsung firmware(and probably for your region) what do they care.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Kies has this option build-in. Just select initialize device from menu or something like that, than enter you phone serial number and model name and voila.
It will tell you what original factory firmware was preinstalled and even flash it if you like.
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SirKunon said:
Kies has this option build-in. Just select initialize device from menu or something like that, than enter you phone serial number and model name and voila.
It will tell you what original factory firmware was preinstalled and even flash it if you like.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
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I tried this, It says " GT i9100 does not support initialising "
I know my phone is from poland. polish was the default language for my fone. Later my phone got bricked, So I had to flash it. Wen i searched it in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 I saw quite a few firmwares from poland. Tried XXLPQ and XXKI4. But the default language came as English UK . I think I flashed it with wrong firmware. I am confused with which CSC should be used. OXA or XEO .
Is there any chance to find the stock firmware with IMEI and S/N
S/N : RDZB913735Z
can you kindly check for me, wats the official firmware for my phone.
Thanks and Regards.
Allrigt I will check this but don't publish your IMEI here. PM me.
Poland have XEO code. But if phone was branded than it can be operator's code (IDE - Orange, TLP - T-mobile...)
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SirKunon said:
Allrigt I will check this but don't publish your IMEI here. PM me.
Poland have XEO code. But if phone was branded than it can be operator's code (IDE - Orange, TLP - T-mobile...)
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
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Thanks man,
Now i am sure its XEO , its unbranded, international version, bought from amazon.com
I'm sorry but Kies can not initialize this phone. This could mean that your phone was not branded and you can flash any official XEO firmware if you want to repair it in Sammys Service Center.
You can flash 4.0.4 immidiatelly with Odin or, if you feel that you absolutly must use Kies to upgrade (don't know why) than flash official 4.0.3 (XXLWP) it is stock for XEO region and after that change your CSC by dialing service code *#272*IMEI# (IMEI - your IMEI number). From pop-up menu choose XEO. Phone will be wiped and new CSC will be set. You can check this in 3e recovery (yellow information text at the bottom) or in Kies - there should be (XEO) at the end of the line with current version information. Than you can upgrade to 4.0.4 via Kies or FOTA.
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Hy,
I have a galaxy grand prime G530H and I have accidently deleted the stock rom. Can you tell me plz how can I find the firmware suitable for my cellphone. plz hurry up!
Asfand Yar Khan said:
Hy,
I have a galaxy grand prime G530H and I have accidently deleted the stock rom. Can you tell me plz how can I find the firmware suitable for my cellphone. plz hurry up!
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G530H/

[Q] Help regarding S2 ROM!!!

So I recently bought Samsung Galaxy S2, coming from iPhone it's quite tricky when it comes to firmwares. My phone is the I9100G white model and I accidentally tried to flash the I9100 ICS firmware update.. But after researching on the net I was able to flash it back to the GingerBread firmware via Odin software. My query is that will I be able to get and install official firmwares from Samsung or not directly through KIES, if not than how can I shift back to the original firmware for my device which would work on KIES update.. Lastly has ICS been released for I9100G model as yet or not??? Your help would be much appreciated..!!
ics has not yet been released for the original firmware 9100g need to know from which country the sgs2
It's a UK Handset!
alberto 63 said:
ics has not yet been released for the original firmware 9100g need to know from which country the sgs2
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I bought the unlocked international version of SGS2.. I also wanted to know how to find out which country is my phone from although the seller claims that it's a UK handset.. If there is a way to find out do let me know... Thanks!!
ifti_q said:
I bought the unlocked international version of SGS2.. I also wanted to know how to find out which country is my phone from although the seller claims that it's a UK handset.. If there is a way to find out do let me know... Thanks!!
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I9100 SGS2 is international version and doesn`t matter from which country you bought
I9100G isn't distributed by any of the networks in the UK or even sold direct by any major retailer (well, maybe one). You should be able to check your IMEI somewhere like here to see where it's from.
ROM
Can you recommend any other custom ROM for I9100G model.. I have come across many ROMs for the I9100 but not the I9100G one..
ifti_q said:
I bought the unlocked international version of SGS2.. I also wanted to know how to find out which country is my phone from although the seller claims that it's a UK handset.. If there is a way to find out do let me know... Thanks!!
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If you haven't flashed custom ROMs or updated your firmware yet, your build number in the About Phone screen will (sort of ) tell you. It's a code that can be deciphered.
What is the build number?
type keyboard *2767*4387264636#
Build Number..
ctomgee said:
If you haven't flashed custom ROMs or updated your firmware yet, your build number in the About Phone screen will (sort of ) tell you. It's a code that can be deciphered.
What is the build number?
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My phone's build number is GINGERBREAD.XWLA1
KERNEL: 2.6.35.7 [email protected]#2
ifti_q said:
My phone's build number is GINGERBREAD.XWLA1
KERNEL: 2.6.35.7 [email protected]#2
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XW is a generic Europe code that could be many countries (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Nordic, Spain, United Kingdom).
LA1 means it was build 1 in January of 2012.
I believe you can further narrow down what country by finding your CSC by typing *#1234# into your dialer.
is india or bangladesh
I think you should be able to flash through Kies when you revert to the stock ROM. Here is a list of official I9100 firmware, I guess you could find yours in there.
JohnnySM said:
I think you should be able to flash through Kies when you revert to the stock ROM. Here is a list of official I9100 firmware
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He has an I9100G
I9100G no I9100
---------- Post added at 09:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:41 PM ----------
I9100GXWLA1 2.3.6 2012 January I9100GODDKL1 Bangladesh
Sorry. Made an a** of myself . My bad.
I missed in the first post of the thread where he said he flashed back to a stock firmware, so my suggestion was voided, since it was no longer the original firmware that shipped with his phone.
ctomgee said:
I missed in the first post of the thread where he said he flashed back to a stock firmware, so my suggestion was voided, since it was no longer the original firmware that shipped with his phone.
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Yea exactly, thats what i want to know how can you revert back to the original firmware that would work with KIES..
Sent from my GT-I9100G using XDA
Two options.
1) Original firmware that came with phone; search for said firmware on Samfirmware.com, flash according to any instructions they have for flashing firmware downloaded from their site.
2) Latest stock firmware you'd normally get via Kies; get the PC version of Checkfus (search for it on XDA/Google). This will allow you to download the latest firmware for your phone/carrier/country that you'd normally get via Kies (might be the same firmware which came with the phone, depends on whether carrier has pushed a firmware update since or not). Flash this firmware you download following the instructions in Intratech's firmwares threads on here.
ifti_q said:
Yea exactly, thats what i want to know how can you revert back to the original firmware that would work with KIES..
Sent from my GT-I9100G using XDA
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CSC relevance

When I connect my S3 to Kies, it shows the following firmware : PDA:LH9 / PHONE:LH9 / CSC:LH9 (BTU) [Am running the JB leaks]
I bought my S3 internationally, so that is probably why the firmware is the UK version.
However, I live in India. So, my question is, when the official JB comes out, will I be able to update my S3 to that from Kies after removing root & resetting the Flash counter from Stock ROM ?? But will I also have to change the CSC code to India to be able to update from India or just flashing the Indian 4.0.4 firmware from Sammobile will be good enough. I don't really have much idea about CSC, so please forgive me if it's a stupid question.
Sorry, if this already been asked before, but I couldn't find any info upon searching.
Thanks
The CSC isn't relevant at all. You can go to http://sammobile.com or even http://androidfirmwares.net and look for the relevant Multi-CSC ROM. Now saying this is don't know what's the CSC code for your region if one exists but it won't make a difference what you flash because there's no differences.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
sidthegreatest said:
When I connect my S3 to Kies, it shows the following firmware : PDA:LH9 / PHONE:LH9 / CSC:LH9 (BTU) [Am running the JB leaks]
I bought my S3 internationally, so that is probably why the firmware is the UK version.
However, I live in India. So, my question is, when the official JB comes out, will I be able to update my S3 to that from Kies after removing root & resetting the Flash counter from Stock ROM ?? But will I also have to change the CSC code to India to be able to update from India or just flashing the Indian 4.0.4 firmware from Sammobile will be good enough. I don't really have much idea about CSC, so please forgive me if it's a stupid question.
Sorry, if this already been asked before, but I couldn't find any info upon searching.
Thanks
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Grab your stock Rom from sammobile original and why not new JB when it comes out for your exact provider. I'd flash it with mobile odin pro and keep everoot. Counter will be 0, status will be normal. Need warranty remove traces of root unroot and you're done.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
CSC Definition .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
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[Q] i9300 help with baseband/firmware and official samsung firmware

Hi all, I need some information/help regarding the method to unroot my phone. i have checked a bunch of sites online and i know what the general idea is, but i can't seem to find the original firmware for my phone.
i am currently using an i9300 that I purchased unlocked from Amsterdam last summer. i have rooted it and have been using it on cm9 stable for the international s3 and now want to go back to stock firmware for warranty reasons.
i have been through the list of firmwares on samsung-updates.com but I am not sure which firmware i should install for my specific phone. there are a few netherlands links that i saw but were for tmobile...
furthermore, using *#1234# on my phone doesnt do anythign at all. the baseband version is i9300CELH1 when i go into about phone.
please help me figure out where I can find the original firmware for my phone that will keep it in its original warranty.
Thanks and I apologize in advance if I come off as a noob!
shehryar_e said:
Hi all, I need some information/help regarding the method to unroot my phone. i have checked a bunch of sites online and i know what the general idea is, but i can't seem to find the original firmware for my phone.
i am currently using an i9300 that I purchased unlocked from Amsterdam last summer. i have rooted it and have been using it on cm9 stable for the international s3 and now want to go back to stock firmware for warranty reasons.
i have been through the list of firmwares on samsung-updates.com but I am not sure which firmware i should install for my specific phone. there are a few netherlands links that i saw but were for tmobile...
furthermore, using *#1234# on my phone doesnt do anythign at all. the baseband version is i9300CELH1 when i go into about phone.
please help me figure out where I can find the original firmware for my phone that will keep it in its original warranty.
Thanks and I apologize in advance if I come off as a noob!
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Depends on what carrier you are with but...goto Sammobile.com and check Firmwares they are in there, you can download and then flash them using your PC
bunglebp said:
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Depends on what carrier you are with but...goto Sammobile.com and check Firmwares they are in there, you can download and then flash them using your PC
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my phone was unlocked, got it for 600 euros so it wasnt locked to any carrier as far as I know.
sam mobile shows tmobile and vodafone, and a third one that doesnt mention any carrier. should i just go ahead with that? either way, is there a chance of my phone being bricked?
shehryar_e said:
my phone was unlocked, got it for 600 euros so it wasnt locked to any carrier as far as I know.
sam mobile shows tmobile and vodafone, and a third one that doesnt mention any carrier. should i just go ahead with that? either way, is there a chance of my phone being bricked?
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There is always a 'Chance' of being bricked but to be honest if you follow the Instructions it should be all ok, I have flashed via ODIN quite a lot and never had any issues Id say go for whichever ROM version you want e.g. is 4.1.2, I know new version is out on Vodafone so id say give that one a try just make sure to select the correct model number

[Q] Attempted to unbrick after rooting and failed, help?

About a month back maybe two I attempted to root by S2 using several guides on this site. I managed to **** it up and brick the phone, shortly after I managed to unbrick it and flash back what i thought was the correct stock firmware.
At first I noticed several small differences in the OS, the contacts list didn't show up in the phone app. As well as these small differences I also have been experiencing an issue where the phone would just turn off and the only fix would be to remove the battery and reboot.
I have no idea how to go about finding and putting back the correct firmware on to my S2. I looked at several sites that host the many many stock firmwares but was afraid to try incase it screwed up the phone even more. I tried connecting it to Samsungs Kies but that informed me that a factory restore was not compatible with my phone.
I don't really care about having a rooted phone anymore, I just want to get back to the stock firmware with my phone fully working again.
How do you expect anyone to help you out when you post a lot of drivel instead of relevant information like
Model
Firmware
Country
Carrier
theunderling said:
How do you expect anyone to help you out when you post a lot of drivel instead of relevant information like
Model
Firmware
Country
Carrier
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My Apologises.
Model GT-I9100
Firmware 4.0.3 Build Number: IML74K.XXLPH
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier Bought it unlocked but im on EE/T-Mobile
Baseband: I9100XXKH3
Kernal: 3.0.15-I9100XXLPH-CL118559 [email protected] #3
SourTreats said:
My Apologises.
Model GT-I9100
Firmware 4.0.3 Build Number: IML74K.XXLPH
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier Bought it unlocked but im on EE/T-Mobile
Baseband: I9100XXKH3
Kernal: 3.0.15-I9100XXLPH-CL118559 [email protected] #3
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Here use this guide to go back official and this will solve ur problem too
http://androidromupdate.com/2012/03...ficial-android-ics-4-0-3-ice-cream-sandwich2/
It looks like your running O2 branded software for a gt-i9100P model.
SourTreats said:
About a month back maybe two I attempted to root by S2 using several guides on this site. I managed to **** it up and brick the phone, shortly after I managed to unbrick it and flash back what i thought was the correct stock firmware.
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Unless you had to perform JTAG connection or replace motherboard your device was not "bricked". Its likely you simply flashed incorrect kernel/rom resulting it device not booting to system.
I managed to restore from here
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-ap...ck-android-rom-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-50007880/
lol carl, you work for cnet right?
ankur.co.in said:
Here use this guide to go back official and this will solve ur problem too
http://androidromupdate.com/2012/03...ficial-android-ics-4-0-3-ice-cream-sandwich2/
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Which one of the firmwares do I want?
http://androidromupdate.com/2012/03...fficial-android-ics-4-0-3-ice-cream-sandwich/
SourTreats said:
Which one of the firmwares do I want?
http://androidromupdate.com/2012/03...fficial-android-ics-4-0-3-ice-cream-sandwich/
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I was hoping you'd tell us
Branded? unbranded?
Take your pick. As long as it's 4.0.3 you are all good.
gastonw said:
I was hoping you'd tell us
Branded? unbranded?
Take your pick. As long as it's 4.0.3 you are all good.
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So if i download:
United Kingdom (Three/3)
GT-I9100LKAH3G
PDA: I9100XXLPQ
CSC: I9100H3GLP2
Phone: I9100NELP2
For my unlocked S2 which has a EE/T-Mobile sim, I'll be fine?
I've tried the 4.0.3 T-Mobile and 3 4.0.3 and both have errors once installed.
I can't seem to find an unbranned UK 4.0.3 which is what mine was originally I think.
tried looking over here?
If you want unbranded go to sammobile.

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