Hello guys!
I am new to this forum and to this problem too. I do not have much experience in "phones". Anyway here it is my problem. I have recently got a CHINESE Samsung Galaxy S3 from a friend because he complained he cannot use it due to the Invalid IMEI error. Yes, it is a clone at a price of around 150$. Besides the fact that the IMEI shows as INVALID , the phone is 90% like the real one. The 10% consists of the poorer display resolution and the fact that the AUDIO does not work while using the JB 4.1.1 OS. There is no hardware problem because this Chinese phone also has a separate OS for "tests"( where you can test if the features of the phone are working properly...i dont know if the original one has this "sub-OS" too. On this "Sub-OS" there also is a feature called "Version" where it shows the properties of the phone. However, when it comes to the IMEI it says UNKNOWN). Now when I enter the "About Phone" in JB 4.1.1 I get this information:
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.1
Baseband Version: I9300XXLEF
Kernel Version: 3.0.15-570657-user [email protected]#1 SMP PREEMPT Wed May 23 09:05:19 KST 2012
Build Number: IMM76D.I9300.ZSALED.9P017.6628
*** I don't know if this makes any sense but my PC found this Phone while USB Connected as Android mt65XX Phone
I Also tried that SUPERONECLICK program and tried ROOTING it. At the first attempt the program announced me that the OS has Already been Rooted ( Which I think it is normal since the phone is not original) I cannot use the POWER+HOME+Volume Down option ( Maybe because the phone is not original) so I cannot get into the DOWNLOAD Mode ( or smth like that)
What can I do to get a working IMEI so that i can make Phone calls. I live in Romania ( Europe ) and the phone recognises my SIM Operator ( Cosmote). So...any hope for my friend or he has to return his phone? :/ Thanks!
you won't have any support for it here, sell that piece of crap
Glebun said:
you won't have any support for it here, sell that piece of crap
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What do you mean by that? The policy of the forum does not allow fake phones or you simply don't know how to do it?
Universal11 said:
What do you mean by that? The policy of the forum does not allow fake phones or you simply don't know how to do it?
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I mean that this section is for the i9300, and your device has almost nothing in common with it
Yeah, he is right this forum its exclusive for s3, its imposible for anyone to help you because you device only its a copy bro.. u have jelly bean and all stuff of galaxy s3, but support you it's completely imposible, only its possible with the original device because anyone in this forum known how your phone's works
Good luck bro!
Enviado desde mi GT-I9300 usando Tapatalk 2
Search google for mt65XX Phone forum .
As said its not SGS3 I9300 .
jje
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My Phones Serial Number has been reset to 00000000000000 after upgrading to Android version 4.0.4 from 4.0.3, using Kies.
This has happen on both my phone and my girl friends phone after upgrading to 4.0.4, is this normal ?
Our phone version details :
Model: GT-I9100
Android version: 4.0.4
Baseband version: I9100XXLQ6
Kernel: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPT-CL941023 [email protected] 169 #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Jul 27 18:08:15 KST 2012
Build number: IMM76D.XWLPT
Everything else seems fine with 4.0.4...
You could have saved time by simply conducting a search. Has been answered more than enough.
shartina senses
me_max said:
You could have saved time by simply conducting a search. Has been answered more than enough.
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I did try a search in the different forum sections, Sorry I'm new here just finding my feet...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29147439
Serial number is not changed or lost, only is bad displayed in 4.0.4, if you return to 4.0.3 the serial displays again this don't have any effect in the phone, when the bug will be fixed in new 4.0.4 your serial appear again.
Slightly different problem
Bought a second hand galaxy s2 yesterday and flashed the ICS firmware. The ICS firmware flashed properly and succeeded without any errors.
s14.postimage.org/n74p8nry7/Screenshot_2012_09_19_06_57_14.png
Kernel missing Kernel version? All the Kernel versions that I've seen posted have had more information than my phone displays.
s16.postimage.org/imb2wxnhf/Screenshot_2012_09_19_06_58_25.png
The serial number is missing like in the post above.
Please could someone advise? I would like to root this phone but I don't think I can without the kernel version.
Thank you.
PooneD said:
Bought a second hand galaxy s2 yesterday and flashed the ICS firmware. The ICS firmware flashed properly and succeeded without any errors.
s14.postimage.org/n74p8nry7/Screenshot_2012_09_19_06_57_14.png
Kernel missing Kernel version? All the Kernel versions that I've seen posted have had more information than my phone displays.
s16.postimage.org/imb2wxnhf/Screenshot_2012_09_19_06_58_25.png
The serial number is missing like in the post above.
Please could someone advise? I would like to root this phone but I don't think I can without the kernel version.
Thank you.
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as in ur first screen shot ur build no is XWLPX. so u can choose a cf-kernel matching the above or nearest one to root ur phone.
and dont worry about serial no much
Serial Number changed to Zero's Are there restore options?
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You could have saved time by simply conducting a search. Has been answered more than enough.
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this is weird, I too did a search on the same subject and it brought me here other links take me off onto missing IMEI numbers etc... none seen yet that address this issue. Is it a dead issue, can it be restored back to phone such as with the IMEI? maybe a title of the thread would help in making sure I have the right one before opening them all.
thank you any help will be appreciated
Robert'sGalaxy
Forget ICS and whatever you do don't factory reset on 4.0.4 or say bye bye to your s2. Goto sammobile and download lsw jelly bean and flash that through Odin. Just remember don't factory reset on 4.0.4!! You should of bin warned about this.
Hello evey one i just bought a breand new samsung galaxy s3 , i heard that the 16GB devices suffer from sudden deaths so i just went to softwere update to update the samsung newst update with the fix for it and it wont update , it says " your device has been modified. softwere update are not avalibale " ,the device is new and i didnt root it or played with the settings so why it wont update ?
i went after it to Settings > About device > Status and the device status says : modified.
what should i do for update the softwere ? (without root )
Thanks for help !
eyal1728 said:
Hello evey one i just bought a breand new samsung galaxy s3 , i heard that the 16GB devices suffer from sudden deaths so i just went to softwere update to update the samsung newst update with the fix for it and it wont update , it says " your device has been modified. softwere update are not avalibale " ,the device is new and i didnt root it or played with the settings so why it wont update ?
i went after it to Settings > About device > Status and the device status says : modified.
what should i do for update the softwere ? (without root )
Thanks for help !
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1. You probably don`t have the firmware that is specific for your country. Where do you live and what firmware version do you have? Type in the phonepad *#1234# and post that here please. 2. Or the phone wasn`t new and it is a repaired or refurbished device, look here for instance http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1891519. If that is the case demand a new phone with the seals of the box intact. I`am betting on number 2.
Run before Glebun wipes your ass!!
gee2012 said:
1. You probably don`t have the firmware that is specific for your country. Where do you live and what firmware version do you have? Type in the phonepad *#1234# and post that here please. 2. Or the phone wasn`t new and it is a repaired or refurbished device, look here for instance http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1891519. If that is the case demand a new phone with the seals of the box intact. I`am betting on number 2.
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i live at Israel ,
AP: I9300XXDLIH
CP:I9300BOLJ1
CSC:I9300TPLLJ6
Android 4.1.1
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-256827
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT Fri Sep 28 20:44:37 KST 2012
eyal1728 said:
i live at Israel ,
AP: I9300XXDLIH
CP:I9300BOLJ1
CSC:I9300TPLLJ6
Android 4.1.1
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-256827
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT Fri Sep 28 20:44:37 KST 2012
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Is it unbranded or a carrier branded device? BTW you should have posted this question in Q&A. Your rom doesn`t appear to be an Israeli rom afaik.
Sv: help with softwere update
pull your sd card out and then update that works
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
The thread is in the wrong section, General is not for questions. Hit "report" and ask for it to be moved
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I am famous!
Hello, I'm new to the forum, also new to the world of android. Days reading forum, there's so much that I was all confused and worried about touching the same phone that it would not be brick .
The first few questions, the phone from my brother who purchased Galaxy S3 through advertisements, which btw does not work .
Model I9300
Android version 4:04
Baseband Version I9300XXLE8
Kernel Version 3.0.15-554452
Built Number IMM76D.I9300XXALE8
AP:I9300XXALE8
CP:I9300XXLE8
CSC:I9300PAPALE5
Phone is a retail demo application that I could not uninstall it, so I'm using the Samsung GS3 toolkit 7.0 root the phone first, then uninstall and then do flash stock rom via Odin (I9300XXALE8_I9300NZCALE5_I9300XXLE8_HOME.tar.md5), which I DL with the Samsung GS3 Toolkit 7.0 then I do wipe / data recovery also with a Samsung GS3 toolkit 7.0, and now the phone as new, completely empty. Everything remains the same only the CSC changed, now is I9300NZCALE5, since I did not find the same CSC. Does it matter that CSC is the same or not? I know it Built Number must be the same, did baseband version and CSC must be the same?
With original CSC, could not update via kis, now that it attaches throw new update but different, I could not run, does this update can this phone? (picture attached)
And most importantly the end, can anything be done to get the S3 network coverage?
Pardon my spelling, English is not my language, translation help Google.
Cheers!!!
This forum is for the Sprint Galaxy S3, you have the international Galaxy S3. This is your forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1563, ask your question there and they can help you better
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This forum is for the Sprint Galaxy S3, you have the international Galaxy S3. This is your forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1563, ask your question there and they can help you better
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I know, but I mistakenly posts here: (. Could moderator to move the thread?
Phone is a retail demo application
Do you mean its the not a phone but shop model ??
If so see the thread Demo model but it will not work on a networks parts missing .
Tell your brother to get his money back .
jje
JJEgan said:
Phone is a retail demo application
Do you mean its the not a phone but shop model ??
If so see the thread Demo model but it will not work on a networks parts missing .
Tell your brother to get his money back .
jje
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That I was afraid of that: (. Unfortunately it is impossible, thinking of returning money.
Remains a possibility to be used as navigation, as camera, to go on the internet .... .
Tell me please, is safe to perform the update with kiss, see picture attached above, PDA:LE8 to LLA, PHONE:LE8 to LLA, CSC:LE5 to LL1?
Hi guys!
I recently bought my first andoid phone, which is the GS3, so i have little knowledge about android OS. So, i bought it in a mall which basically sells all electronic devices, but most of them are unofficial, which means they snuck up the devices to the country (china) from other countries.
I received my GS3 on 4.0.4 and i have no idea whether it was a custom ROM or not, all i know is that when i check for an update on the settings page, it failed to process with the message "Processing failed". From then on i assume it is a custom ROM that the sellers had installed previously (or not? i don't know). The phone was also not rooted as i checked with several apps from the play store.
So i wanted to restore a stock ROM 4.0.4 to the device using Odin but i keep getting an error message of "unsupport dev_type" whenever i wanted to flash it. So i thought i need a root access to the device to flash it (not sure). I downloaded a CF root 6.3 and went on flashing it (USB Debug was turned on) but it failed and when i reboot the phone im stuck with the error message.
Now, somehow i dont know how, i managed to get out of this brick and went back to my default OS, but since i'm an idiot i tried to root it again and im stuck on this message again and can't get back to being unbrick.
So can you guys help me:
1. unbrick the phone from this state?
2. Flash a stock ROM.
Device: Galaxy S3 International - I9300
Suggest you read the faqs and guides first .
Post here current phone firmware from settings about phone .
jje
JJEgan said:
Suggest you read the faqs and guides first .
Post here current phone firmware from settings about phone .
jje
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Hi there! could you link me up to guides you're talking about? I have been just looking for guides for the past days.
Also, I managed to get the phone back out of the "encountered problem" message thing, but again i dont know how, i just waited it out and keep restarting the phone.
Phone infromation:
Model Number: GTI9300
Android version: 4.0.4
baseband version: unknown
Kernel version: [email protected] # 1 SMP PREEMPT Tue May 22 02:16:30 KST 2012
Build Number: IMM76D.LXKJ.F2A238.2JIA68
Hope this can help!
General
Stickys how to helps videos all the other guides .
First you need to find if this is a fake or a clone not I9300 .
Download mode and recovery mode check .
What does it say under the battery .
jje
JJEgan said:
General
Stickys how to helps videos all the other guides .
First you need to find if this is a fake or a clone not I9300 .
Download mode and recovery mode check .
What does it say under the battery .
jje
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Okay, I will read the stickies threads.
If you mean by under the battery is the sticker with the model numbers and things:
Model: GT-I9300
FCC ID: A3LGTI9300A
SSN= -I9300GSMH
Do you want me to post my IMEI and S/N number as well?
Btw i checked my IMEI at IMEI.info and it shows up as a galaxy s3 so i guess its not a clone?
Two things i found interesting, it says in IMEI.info as a 32GB model while the one i have is 16GB model. Also, on the box it says Marble White :laugh:
I'm guessing its like a refurbished version or something.
Do you want me to post my IMEI and S/N number as well?
Never unless you want it stolen .
Btw i checked my IMEI at IMEI.info and it shows up as a galaxy s3 so i guess its not a clone
Means nothing .
TRY
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978840
JJEgan said:
Do you want me to post my IMEI and S/N number as well?
Never unless you want it stolen .
Btw i checked my IMEI at IMEI.info and it shows up as a galaxy s3 so i guess its not a clone
Means nothing .
TRY
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978840
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I checked the guide and on my Kies it shows "Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via KIES" and in the Tools dropdown menu, I only see "Emergency Firmware Recovery" and "Firmware Upgrade Settings" as well as "Install Driver"
You can try flashing stock from here via Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25922341&postcount=2
jje
JJEgan said:
You can try flashing stock from here via Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25922341&postcount=2
jje
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Do you know whether I could flash stock with different regions ROM? Since i could not find my region ones from that post.
Edit: Also i downloaded a stock ROM before but before it starts flashing, Odin crashed in my windows 8 machine, and in my windows 7 machine i get "Unsupport dev_type".
you can also google the latest rom for your country.
sent from my GT-I9300 running CM10.1 RC4 by Temasek
sriram231092 said:
you can also google the latest rom for your country.
sent from my GT-I9300 running CM10.1 RC4 by Temasek
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I will if i can find one, but do you know what's the "unsupports dev_type" message mean?
DeaniusPro said:
I will if i can find one, but do you know what's the "unsupports dev_type" message mean?
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Nope and that's why i suspect fake .
jje
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Nope and that's why i suspect fake .
jje
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Oh, do you know whether there is like an online checker for serial number from samsung or something? just to make sure whether it is or it isnt? I was searching for one like Apple's warranty coverage thing, but couldnt find similar thing for samsung.
Alright, I've found more weird info.
I know it says GT-I9300 on the back of the phone behind the battery and on the settings page on the OS it self. But when i connect it to Kies, it shows up as a SGH-I747M, which i belive is the North American Model.
Then I download some spec identifying software to find that i have a dual core processor and 2Gb of ram, instead of the Quad core processor and 1Gb of ram (GT-I9300).
Would that explain the "unsupport dev_type"?
EDIT: On Android System Info app i just downloaded, under "Buildinfos-> Fingerprint" I identified it as I747MMVLALE8 model, but under "Model" it says GT-I9300, is this normal?? I want to get to the bottom of this.
EDIT: Alright, i've managed to gain Root Access by using CF root for the version SGH-I747M. So its confirmed that its not the international version, but the North America verison.
All reads as something wrong .
One a fake
Two a phone flashed with wrong firmware and damaged or just wrong firmware .
Suggest you flash correct stock for SGH-I747M via sticky top of the page .
Or return the phone to the vendor .
jje
JJEgan said:
All reads as something wrong .
One a fake
Two a phone flashed with wrong firmware and damaged or just wrong firmware .
Suggest you flash correct stock for SGH-I747M via sticky top of the page .
Or return the phone to the vendor .
jje
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Hah, the last thing I wanna do is to talk to the seller, cuz they are very non understanding here in China.
If I flash the stock rom for SGH-1747M, would it be SIM locked? Because it is a Canadian version, don't know which one since there are 3with the same model.
DeaniusPro said:
Hah, the last thing I wanna do is to talk to the seller, cuz they are very non understanding here in China.
If I flash the stock rom for SGH-1747M, would it be SIM locked? Because it is a Canadian version, don't know which one since there are 3with the same model.
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Not a clue i know nothing about that model .
jje
DeaniusPro said:
Hah, the last thing I wanna do is to talk to the seller, cuz they are very non understanding here in China.
If I flash the stock rom for SGH-1747M, would it be SIM locked? Because it is a Canadian version, don't know which one since there are 3with the same model.
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Did you end up flashing the North American rom? If so, did it work for you? I'm curious to find out, because I'm in the exact same situation right now...
do this, BEFORE CONNECTING PHONE TO PC start kies go to upgrade and initialisation. enter your phone model number and serial number. put phone in download mode, vol down +home+power NOW CONNECT PHONE TO PC. this should force kies to upgrade your firmware even if it previously said it was not supported.good luck.
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cpuz in play store will is a utility that can properly id your phone specs
Just recently bought the I9300 out here in China. Actually it's the 2nd time I've bought this phone (lost it the first time I owned it). Right away I noticed that some of the preinstalled chinese bloatware apps were different than what came preinstalled on the I9300 I previously owned.
Living in China I'm always nervous of something being a fake, even when I buy it from a trusted source. I think it's very possible that the phone has simply changed since the last time I bought it (about a year ago) but I figure it's better to post the specs on here and let someone who knows more about the phones in China decide if my phone is a fake or not.
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband version: 19300ZCELL1 (I couldn't find any information about this baseband version on any English websites and it's different from the S3 I owned last year)
Kernal version: 3.0.31 -963908 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Feb 14 18:56:00 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I9300ZCEMB1
This is the i535 fourns. Not the i9300
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
cammykool said:
This is the i535 fourns. Not the i9300
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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oh shoot! sorry about that!
WarriorsNation said:
Just recently bought the I9300 out here in China. Actually it's the 2nd time I've bought this phone (lost it the first time I owned it). Right away I noticed that some of the preinstalled chinese bloatware apps were different than what came preinstalled on the I9300 I previously owned.
Living in China I'm always nervous of something being a fake, even when I buy it from a trusted source. I think it's very possible that the phone has simply changed since the last time I bought it (about a year ago) but I figure it's better to post the specs on here and let someone who knows more about the phones in China decide if my phone is a fake or not.
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband version: 19300ZCELL1 (I couldn't find any information about this baseband version on any English websites and it's different from the S3 I owned last year)
Kernal version: 3.0.31 -963908 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Feb 14 18:56:00 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I9300ZCEMB1
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I think, your device is a Samsung Galaxy S3 Original.
You have the versión GT-i9300_CHN_CHN from China Unicom.
I have the same versión, but i change the stock rom, i made a modified rom from CHINA and Spain, so i can enjoy Play Store, and full Spanish or English Android.
If you still have doubts, Search the App: Genuine Galaxy S4/S3/Note II, this app tell you if your Galaxy is original, using hardware test.
Good Luck
help I9300 on china unicom
I have a I9300 china unicom, and i would like to know the procedure to change to a no chinese rom. Can you describe me how you did it?
I am not sure also how can i root my device, can i do it with in a normal way with odin or its better use odin mobile?
Sorry about my english, i am not a english native speacker.
Thanks
FMBLima said:
I have a I9300 china unicom, and i would like to know the procedure to change to a no chinese rom. Can you describe me how you did it?
I am not sure also how can i root my device, can i do it with in a normal way with odin or its better use odin mobile?
Sorry about my english, i am not a english native speacker.
Thanks
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That's simple. Just download a new rom. See samsung-updates.com.
Warning: you will lose your garentee.
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WarriorsNation said:
Just recently bought the I9300 out here in China. Actually it's the 2nd time I've bought this phone (lost it the first time I owned it). Right away I noticed that some of the preinstalled chinese bloatware apps were different than what came preinstalled on the I9300 I previously owned.
Living in China I'm always nervous of something being a fake, even when I buy it from a trusted source. I think it's very possible that the phone has simply changed since the last time I bought it (about a year ago) but I figure it's better to post the specs on here and let someone who knows more about the phones in China decide if my phone is a fake or not.
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband version: 19300ZCELL1 (I couldn't find any information about this baseband version on any English websites and it's different from the S3 I owned last year)
Kernal version: 3.0.31 -963908 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Feb 14 18:56:00 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I9300ZCEMB1
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Don't worry, buddy. That's just fine. You may install a new rom such as XXELLA or later.
The baseband ZCELL1 is customed for CHINA UNICOM. That is the ONLY services provider that have WCDMA/HSDPA network.
try this tutorial
FMBLima said:
I have a I9300 china unicom, and i would like to know the procedure to change to a no chinese rom. Can you describe me how you did it?
I am not sure also how can i root my device, can i do it with in a normal way with odin or its better use odin mobile?
Sorry about my english, i am not a english native speacker.
Thanks
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Try this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2406482
You can do your own firmware, or you can download, my firmware made for your Galaxy ( and mine)
Ok, i download the last official firmware for my device: FACTORY_I9300ZNEMD2_I9300CHUEMD2_CHU
Model: GT-I9300
Country: China
Version: Android 4.1.2
Changelist: 1133994
Build date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:54:52 +0000
Product Code: CHU
PDA: I9300ZNEMD2
CSC: I9300CHUEMD2
MODEM: I9300ZNEMA1
If i want to get my warranty back or just want to reverse to the originak state i just need to flash this firmware, right?
What is the best way to backup efs folder?
Best regards
Its all posted in the basic stickied faqs and guides in |General section.
jje
Download CPU-Z app and check the specs